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Flooding in Hoboken, N.J., persists. This photo was taken near Credit Union Times' editorial office.
New Jersey's largest credit union planned to open five or six of its 15 branches on Thursday.
Power outages still keeping some credit unions closed two days after storm.
The 15 branches of Affinity Federal Credit Union remained closed Wednesday and its online banking service also was not available.
Credit unions work to re-open and make cash and accounts available to members in the devastation left behind by the storm Sandy.
CO-OP Financial Services on Wednesday said it has pledged $10,000 to Hurricane Sandy relief.
The National Credit Union Foundation has activated CUAID.coop, its online, credit union-specific disaster relief system to help the victims of Hurricane Sandy.
Insurer says many of the credit unions affected are still unreachable by their employees.
Virginia credit union extends waiver and fee credits on loans in wake of storm.
New Jersey credit union leaders were working Tuesday to assess the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy while some credit unions were stepping up and waiving fees.


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Young Egyptian actress Hannan Turk has been nominated for the leading role in the upcoming film "Ous Wi Lazi'" (Cut and Paste) alongside young actor Sharif Muneer.
According to the UAE based daily, Al Bayan, Hannan reveals that the film is a big step forward in her career and she will be playing a role that will surely turn the heads of her critics and fans, but would not reveal any further details.
The film, directed by Hala Khalil, marks her second film, the first being "Ahla Al Awqat" (The Best of Times), which won her favorable reviews.
The Arab satellite television station MBC will be airing an Arabic version of the American cartoon comedy 'The Simpsons' during the holy month of Ramadan, marking the first time such an attempt has been made by an Arabic channel.
'The Simpsons,' produced and Arabized by MBC, is a comedy and a family drama. A number of prominent young Egyptian actors like Mohammad Hunaidi and Hannan will play the voices of the cartoon characters.
The Simpsons, despite being a cartoon, targets an older audience and tackles family and social issues.
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A 63-year-old Windsor man who was recently barred from entering a Legoland Discovery Centre location at a Vaughan shopping mall because he was not accompanied by a child says management reached out to invite him back next month — but only on adults' night.
Two weeks ago, John St-Onge, a Lego fanatic, and his adult daughter drove four hours to see a display of the Toronto skyline made out of blocks, but were turned away because company policy states that adults must be accompanied by a child between the ages of three and 12.
"I felt discriminated against," Mr. St-Onge said in an interview with the National Post at the beginning of July. "[I was thinking] 'What, are you painting a label on my back, that I'm a pedophile?' That's what really, really, really bothered me. What do you think I'm going to do in there?"
Mr. St-Onge has long found Lego fascinating — far more interesting than the blocks he had as a boy. So when his first child was born in 1983, he thought to himself: "Oh boy, now I can see what Lego is all about."
Then, as his kids grew, Mr. St-Onge started buying Lego for himself, building complexities like the Statue of Liberty and the Millennium Falcon. The 63-year-old Windsor, Ont., man has since amassed 75 sets of his own — more than 50,000 pieces of Lego.
So when the Legoland Discovery Centre opened in Vaughan, Ont., this year, Nicole St-Onge, 30, was excited to take her dad.
But their father-daughter outing ended before it could really begin.
Had they known adults without children were not allowed, they would have waited for the monthly adult-only night, which they didn't know about, Ms. St-Onge said. Once a month, the attraction stays open later for adults unaccompanied by children.
Mr. St-Onge was also unaware of the policy; it is not clearly advertised on the promotional flyer his daughter brought home for him.
Now the company has offered to give him two free passes and also pay for his gas and a meal.
"The only thing I wanted out of this is for them to change their advertisements so this won't happen to anyone else," said Mr. St-Onge. "But still, I am excited and I am happy."
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November 23-24: All libraries will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday.
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We have history in the making as we add two amazing destinations to our library of culture passes. Now you can check out passes to the Denver Museum of Nature & Science and the Molly Brown House in Denver.
A Culture Pass allows admission to some of the area's top places so you can explore, learn and have fun. The addition of the Denver Museum of Nature & Science and the Molly Brown House are popular options for every family.
Denver Museum of Nature & Science visitors explore world-class wildlife displays that take you to Earth's wildest places, huge dinosaurs that transport you back in time, interactive space exhibits that make your mind wonder, and personalized health science fun that puts your body to the test. Each pass provides admittance to seven people over the age of three (kids under three are always free). With this pass, you also get discounts to IMAX, special ticketed events, the café and the gift shop.
Margaret "Molly" Brown had a "titanic" personality. Not only did she survive the sinking of the Titanic (earning her the nickname of "The Unsinkable Molly Brown," she used her notoriety to promote issues such as the rights of workers and women, education and literacy for children, historic preservation, and more. And she lived in Denver! Historic Denver's Molly Brown House Museum tells the story of Molly's activism, philanthropy and passion through educational programs, exhibits and stewardship. It's among the most visited historic sites in the state of Colorado, and one of only a handful of sites nationally dedicated to the interpretation of a woman's story. The pass allows four visitors to enter at no cost for a house tour.
These are opportunities you won't want to pass up. Learn more about JCPL's Culture Pass program and check out some of Colorado's amazing cultural hot spots.
Now we're cookin'! Do you love browsing through cookbooks? Do you adore trying new recipes or cooking techniques? Do you enjoy sampling and sharing new dishes? Well, hang onto your spatula; we have just the group for you.
Here's how it works: We'll have a theme every month. Any group members can bring a prepared dish from either one of the cookbooks chosen or their own! (Of course, it's not mandatory to bring food; you're welcome to come for ideas and an exchange of food prep information.) It doesn't matter if you're new to the kitchen or if you can make a soufflé with your eyes closed. Either way, everyone eats and has fun.
1:30 p.m. Sunday, May 22 *Please bring cookies to share.
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1:30 p.m. Sunday, June 19
1:30 p.m. Sunday, July 24
1:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 21
1:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept 25
1:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 16
Suitable for: Adults
Spend a few Tuesday nights learning to play Bridge. Or, continue to learn how to play among friends. Our 9-week free course is a continuation of the class from last year and is for beginner/intermediate Bridge players who have some experience and want to improve. The class is based on the book "ACBL Play of the Hand in the 21st Century." We'll review bidding and concentrate on the play of the hand (making a plan, promoting winners, finessing, trumping losers, etc.). Ralph Haines, life master and certified bridge instructor, will be dealing the lessons. Our class size is limited, so register in advance!
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May 24 – July12
It's finally stopped snowing…and raining…and the sun is shining. That means school is in the final stretch and summer is just around the corner. Soon we'll be donning our flip flops, playing outside, riding bikes and READING!
Help us read a marathon 26.2 million minutes with this year's Summer Reading program. We all need to read to keep our minds active over the summer, but especially our kids who stand to lose up to two months of learning progress if they don't read over the summer. This is called the summer slide.
Our Summer Reading program helps prevent the summer slide with events, reading recommendations andmotivational prizes. So lace up your reading shoes and let's read a marathon!
The program starts on June 1, so mark your calendars now and get ready to Go Read. Go!
In today's competitive job market, it's smart to have teens get started early with job experience. They'll not only like the paycheck, they can also learn the value of money - especially if parents request some help with cell phone bills and gas. Working is a great way to hone interpersonal skills too. Think about it, this is not just the time to prepare for a career - it's also great teaching about how to deal with various kinds of people, which is what awaits teens in coming years. These are just a few reasons why it's important for teens to get a job (or volunteer). It's never too early to start working on that resume.
On Saturday, May 14, Belmar Library will have American Job Center on hand to assist with resume prep and interview skills. Several local employers are invited to attend too, so plan to make a good impression. Employers will be able to answer any questions and accept applications on the spot.
12 p.m. Saturday, May 14Belmar Library
Suitable for: Teens
Here, kitty kitty! Celebrate National Pet Month with us at the Arvada Library! Come make an adorable catnip-filled crochet yarn ball for your favorite feline. All yarn and crochet hooks supplied. What's cuter than watching a cat go crazy with a catnip toy? (Think of the video possibilities!)
Then on May 7, join the Foothills Animal Shelter at the library from noon to 3 p.m. They'll bring animals available for adoption. Just think, you could have a new furry friend to curl up with you when you read!
Craft Days:1:30 p.m. Sunday, May 16:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 4
Adoption Event:12 p.m. Saturday, May 7
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Wheat Ridge Library 4 p.m. Wednesday, May 4 Suitable for: Kids
There's nothing quite like being on a hike and encountering a wild animal in its natural habitat, especially when you're a kid who's experiencing the glory of nature for the first time. All of a sudden, your curiosity is piqued and you want to know more about the natural world and its inhabitants!
If you've ever wondered what a bear thinks about, why a gopher grins, or pondered the doings of deer, this program is "fur sure" up your alley. Get wild in Wheat Ridge as you discover the clues left by wild animals and participate in fun activities with authentic props.
Are you an expert? Enthusiast? Tinkerer? Artist? Engineer?
Golden Library's DIYLab is looking for you!
Beginning May 5th, the DIYLab will be open every Thursday evening from 5:30-7:30pm for experimenting, tinkering, engineering and artistry. We have sewing machines, soldering irons, knitting needles, digital transfer equipment, crochet hooks, an electronic cutting machine, a serger, Dremel tools, robotics components, and more!
What we don't have is you! If you'd be interested in sharing your "very particular set of skills" with your neighbors - either by leading a demonstration, or as an Open Lab maker-in-residence for a Thursday evening (or two!) please let us know at [email protected].
Calling future architects and engineers! Have fun while putting basic engineering principles to the test using KĒVA® planks -- uniform wood blocks ideal for construction challenges.
Fun Fact: The tallest KĒVA® tower was 51 feet, 8 inches, built at the National Building Museum in Washington DC in 2006. This is your chance to try to out-do it! Climb aboard the KĒVA® revolution and build your skills.
1 p.m. Saturday, April 30Arvada Library
Suitable for: Ages 6 and up
Last week, Denver Zookeeper and giraffe handler Liz was a special guest at the Columbine Library's story times! When she wasn't reading this year's OneBook 4 Colorado selection, Giraffes Can't Dance, we took a few minutes to ask her about the Denver Zoo's giraffes and what she thought they might enjoy reading. Based on our chat, our librarians put together a list of books perfect for the Denver Zoo's giraffe population!
Dikembe and Animal Strike at the Zoo, It's True! By Karma WilsonWhile Dikembe is described as calm and laidback, we think he'd enjoy this tale about a zookeeper trying to manage day-to-day activities at the zoo when the animals decide not to roar, prowl and growl!
Masika and Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking by Susan CainMasika is the Denver Zoo's most shy and introverted giraffe, which is why our librarians thought that she could use the self-esteem boost that comes with reading Susan Cain's book about how important introverts are to the world!
Heshimu and Interrupting Chicken by David Ezra SteinFriendly and playful Heshimu is bound to get a kick out of reading Interrupting Chicken! It's been listed on places like Brightly.com and Buzzfeed as one of the funniest children's books ever written!
Kipele and The Decent Proposal by Kemper DonovanAs the sweetest giraffe at the Denver Zoo, we think that Kipele would love this adorable romance about two strangers who go on one year of dates, one date a week, for half a million dollars each if they can stand each other for the whole time.
Want more books that share the great themes in Giraffes Can't Dance? Check out these books recommended by our Kids and Families librarians!
Board BooksRoar, Roar baby! Dear Zoo Peek-a-Zoo I Got the Rhythm! Goodnight Gorilla / Buenas Noches Gorila
Picture BooksElephants Cannot Dance Bear Can Dance The Nuts: Sing and Dance in Your Polka Dot Pants A Tu Ritmo Percy se enoja
Special thanks to the Denver Zoo for being so incredible and helping us find the perfect story time guest to kick off One Book 4 Colorado! Photo credit goes to them as well!


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WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 (UPI) -- A spokesman for Senate Minority Leader Harry M. Reid says Democrats don't plan to filibuster the nomination of Samuel A. Alito Jr. to the U.S. Supreme Court.
The comment was in response to Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist, R-Tenn., threat that he would strip Democrats of the filibuster power if they block the vote on Alito, reports The Washington Post.
"As far as I can tell, the only person talking about a filibuster is Senator Frist and some of the far-right fringe groups," Jim Manley, aspokesman for Reid, told The Post. "This kind of talk is silly and unhelpful."
Frist reportedly told "Fox News Sunday" it would be against "the intent of the Founding Fathers and our Constitution" to deny Alito an up-or-down vote in the Senate.
Last week, Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Arlen Specter, R-Pa., said although he expects close questioning of Alito at next month's hearings, he does not detect strong sentiment for using the filibuster to stall a vote, The Post reported.


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While the rest of America was getting ready for Super Bowl weekend, romantic drama lovers fell happily in line to watch the ultra-sappy "Dear John," thus ending the long reign of James Cameron's "Avatar" at the box office.
(Check out my movie review of "Dear John" right here)
The film adaptation of Nicholas Sparks' novel starring Channing Tatum and Amanda Seyfried debuted at No. 1 with $32.4 million, while "Avatar" fell to No. 2 with $23.6 million raising its domestic total to $630.1 million, surpassing Cameron's own "Titanic" which held the all-time domestic high of $600.8 million until, well, "Avatar" came into the picture.
Meanwhile, "From Paris With Love" starring John Travolta opened at No. 3 with $8.1 million. But the good news of the weekend belonged to the Academy Award-nominated country-music flick "Crazy Heart." The Jeff Bridges starrer came in at No. 8 with $3.7 million and entered the Top 10 for the very first time.
Here's the complete Top 10 box office list for weekend of Feb. 5:
1. "Dear John," $32.4 million.
2. "Avatar," $23.6 million.
3. "From Paris With Love," $8.1 million.
4. "Edge of Darkness," $7 million.
5. "The Tooth Fairy," $6.5 million.
6. "When in Rome," $5.5 million.
7. "The Book of Eli," $4.8 million.
8. "Crazy Heart," $3.7 million.
9. "Legion," $3.4 million.
10. "Sherlock Holmes," $2.6 million.
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"Up" from Disney/Pixar won the top honor at the 37th Annual Annie Awards. The fantastic film received the Best Animated Feature Award beating out "Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs," "Coraline," "Fantastic Mr. Fox," "The Princess and the Frog," and "The Secret of Kells."
(Check my interview with Annie Award-winner Pete Docter for "Up" held at Pixar Animation Studios right here)
Walt Disney Animation took home six other Annies including three for "The Princess and the Frog" and three for its television production "Prep and Landing."
Created in 1972 by veteran voice talent June Foray, the Annie Awards is considered the highest and most prestigious honor given in animation by the animation industry.
The Annie Awards is also a great predictor of the annual Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. So yes, "Up" will win that category at the Oscars!
Here's the complete list of winners (highlighted) and nominees of the 37th Annual Annie Awards:
Best Animated Feature
Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs Sony Pictures Animation
Coraline Laika
Fantastic Mr. Fox 20th Century Fox
The Princess and the Frog Walt Disney Animation Studios
The Secret of Kells Cartoon Saloon
Up Pixar Animation Studios
Best Home Entertainment Production
Curious George: A Very Monkey Christmas Universal Animation Studios
Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder The Curiosity Company in association with 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
Green Latern: First Flight Warner Bros. Animation
Open Season 2 Sony Pictures Animation
SpongeBob vs. The Big One Nickelodeon
Best Animated Short Subject
Pups of Liberty Picnic Pictures
Robot Chicken: Star Wars 2.5 ShadowMachine
Santa, The Fascist Years Plymptoons
The Rooster, The Crocodile and The Night Sky Barley Films
The Story of Walls Badmash Animation Studios
Best Animated Television Commercial
Goldfish: In The Dark Blur Studios, Inc.
Idaho Lottery Twiceland Acme Filmworks, Inc.
McDonald's Nutty Trade Blue Sky Studios
Spanish Lottery Deportees Acme Filmworks, Inc.
The Spooning Screen Novelties /Acne Media
Best Animated Television Production
Glenn Martin, DDS Tornante, Cuppa Coffee Studios & Rogers Communications
Merry Madagascar DreamWorks Animation
Prep and Landing ABC Family/Walt Disney Animation Studios
The Simpsons Gracie Films
Best Animated Television Production for Children
Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Disney Television Animation
SpongeBob SquarePants Nickelodeon
The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack Cartoon Network Studios
The Mighty B! Nickelodeon/Polka Dot Pictures/Paper Kite Productions
The Penguins of Madagascar Nickelodeon and DreamWorks Animation
Animated Effects
Scott Cegielski Monsters vs. Aliens DreamWorks Animation
Alexander Feigin 9 9 L.L.C.
Eric Froemling Up Pixar Animation Studios
Tom Kluyskens Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs Sony Pictures Animation
James Mansfield The Princess and the Frog Walt Disney Animation Studios
Character Animation in a Television Production
Mark Donald B.O.B.'s Big Break DreamWorks Animation
Mark Mitchell Prep and Landing Walt Disney Animation Studios
Kevan Shorey Merry Madagascar DreamWorks Animation
Tony Smeed Prep and Landing Walt Disney Animation Studios
Phillip To Monsters vs. Aliens: Mutant Pumpkins from Outer Space DreamWorks Animation
Character Animation in a Feature Production
Andreas Deja The Princess and the Frog Walt Disney Animation Studios
Eric Goldberg The Princess and the Frog Walt Disney Animation Studios
Travis Knight Coraline Laika
Daniel Nguyen Up Pixar Animation Studios
Bruce Smith The Princess and the Frog Walt Disney Animation Studios
Character Design in a Television Production
Bryan Arnett The Mighty B! - Catatonic Nickelodeon/Polka Dot Pictures/Paper Kite Productions
Ben Balistreri Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends Cartoon Network Studios
Craig Kellman Merry Madagascar DreamWorks Animation
Bill Schwab Prep and Landing Walt Disney Animation Studios
Character Design in a Feature Production
Daniel Lopez Munoz Up Pixar Animation Studios
Shane Prigmore Coraline Laika
Shannon Tindle Coraline Laika
Directing in a Television Production
Pam Cooke & Jansen Yee American Dad: Brains, Brains & Automobiles 20th Century Fox/Fuzzy Door/Underdog
Rob Fendler Popzilla Animax
Bret Haaland The Penguins of Madagascar - Launchtime Nickelodeon and DreamWorks Animation
Jennifer Oxley The Wonder Pets: Help The Monster Nickelodeon/Little Airplane Productions
J.G. Quintel, John Infantino The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack: Candy Casanova Cartoon Network Studios
Directing in a Feature Production
Wes Anderson Fantastic Mr. Fox 20th Century Fox
Pete Docter Up Pixar Animation Studios
Christopher Miller, Phil Lord Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs Sony Pictures Animation
Hayao Miyazaki Ponyo Studio Ghibli
Henry Selick Coraline Laika
Music in a Television Production
Michael Giacchino Prep and Landing Walt Disney Animation Studios
Kevin Kiner Star Wars: The Clone Wars Weapons Factory Lucasfilm Animation Ltd.
Guy Moon The Fairly OddParents: Wishology-The Big Beginning Nickelodeon
Music in a Feature Production
Bruno Coulais Coraline Laika
Michael Giacchino Up Pixar Animation Studios
Joe Hisaishi Ponyo Studio Ghibli
John Powell Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs Blue Sky Studios
Production Design in a Television Production
Mac George Prep and Landing Walt Disney Animation Studios
Andy Harkness Prep and Landing Walt Disney Animation Studios
Janice Kubo Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends Cartoon Network Studios
Production Design in a Feature Production
Christopher Appelhans Coraline Laika
Ian Gooding The Princess and the Frog Walt Disney Animation Studios
Tadahiro Uesugi Coraline Laika
Christophe Vacher 9 9 L.L.C.
Storyboarding in a Television Production
Sunil Hall The Mighty B!: Catatonic Nickelodeon/Polka Dot Pictures/Paper
Robert Koo Merry Madagascar DreamWorks Animation
Brandon Kruse The Fairly OddParents: Fly Boy Nickelodeon
Joe Mateo Prep and Landing ABC Family/Walt Disney Animation Studios Kite Productions
Adam Van Wyk The Spectacular Spider-Man: Final Curtain Culver Entertainment
Storyboarding in a Feature Production
Sharon Bridgeman Astro Boy Imagi Studios
Chris Butler Coraline Laika
Ronnie Del Carmen Up Pixar Animation Studios
Tom Owens Monsters vs. Aliens DreamWorks Animation
Peter Sohn Up Pixar Animation Studios
Voice Acting in a Television Production
Danny Jacobs - Voice of King Julien - Merry Madagascar DreamWorks Animation
Nicky Jones - Voice of Chowder - Chowder: The Dinner Theatre Cartoon Network Studios
Tom Kenny - Voice of SpongeBob - SpongeBob SquarePants Truth or Square Nickelodeon
Dwight Schultz - Voice of Mung Daal - Chowder:The Party Cruise Cartoon Network Studios
Willow Smith - Voice of Abby - Merry Madagascar DreamWorks Animation
Voice Acting in a Feature Production
Jen Cody - Voice of Charlotte - The Princess and the Frog Walt Disney Animation Studios
Dawn French - Voice of Miss Forcible - Coraline Laika
Hugh Laurie - Voice of Dr. Cockroach Ph.D. - Monsters vs. Aliens DreamWorks Animation
John Leguizamo - Voice of Sid - Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs Blue Sky Studios
Jenifer Lewis - Voice of Mama Odie - The Princess and the Frog Walt Disney Animation Studios
Writing in a Television Production
Daniel Chun - The Simpsons: Treehouse of Horror XX Gracie Films
Kevin Deters, Stevie Wermers-Skelton - Prep and Landing Walt Disney Animation Studios
Valentina L. Garza - The Simpsons: Four Great Women and a Manicure Gracie Films
Billy Kimball and Ian Maxtone-Graham - The Simpsons: Gone Maggie Gone Gracie Films
Billy Lopez - The Wonder Pets - Save the Honey Bears Nickelodeon Productions/Little Airplane Productions
Writing in a Feature Production
Wes Anderson and Noah Baumbach - Fantastic Mr. Fox 20th Century Fox
Pete Docter, Bob Peterson, Tom McCarthy - Up Pixar Animation Studios
Timothy Hyde Harris and David Bowers - Astro Boy Imagi Studios
Christopher Miller and Phil Lord - Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs Sony Pictures Animation
Winsor McCay Award Tim Burton, Bruce Timm, Jeffrey Katzenberg
June Foray Tom Sito
Ub Iwerks Award William T. Reeves
Special Achievement Martin Meunier and Brian McLean
Certificate of Merit Myles Mikulic, Danny Young and Michael Woodside
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"Up in the Air" soared high, taking home the top honors at the 2010 USC Libraries Scripter Awards. The film, based on Walter Kirn's novel, adapted by Sheldon Turner and director Jason Reitman, beat out "Crazy Heart," "District 9," "An Education," and "Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire."
Kirn, Reitman and Turner accepted the award from Dean Quinlan, selection committee chair Naomi Foner, and Glenn Sonnenberg, president of the Friends of the USC Libraries.
(Check out my movie review of "Up in the Air" here, and my interviews with the cast and Reitman right here)
"Up in the Air" is also nominated for multiple Oscar categories including Best Picture, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Directing for Reitman, Best Actor for George Clooney, and Best Supporting Actress noms for both Vera Farmiga and Anna Kendrick.
Eric Roth received the 2010 Scripter Literary Achievement Award for his great body of work which includes films such as "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button," "The Insider," "Forrest Gump," and "Munich."
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Universal Pictures has signed Taylor Lautner to star in "Stretch Armstrong." It's another film based on a toy!
Stretch Armstrong's history, per Wikipedia, says:
Stretch Armstrong was in the shape of a well-muscled blond man wearing a pair of swimming trunks. Its most notable feature was that its arms and legs could stretch outwards, presumably without breaking.
The doll was re-issued in the 1990s with a canine sidekick, "Fetch Armstrong".[1][2] He also has an evil brother named Evil X-ray Wretch Armstrong who has a skull face, sports a mohawk and also stretches. Wretch Armstong seems to be a redesigned, smaller remake of Stretch X-Ray from 1977 who had an over sized exposed brain, alien creature looking face with a see through body that shows his internal organs.
Other similar releases were Stretch Monster, a reptilian green nemesis released by Kenner in 1978 and Fetch Armstrong, the figure's pliable canine counterpart released in the early 1990s by Cap Toys. Cap Toys also released Stretch Vac-Man while ToyQuest released Super Morphman, both of which were filled with a granular solid instead of the viscous liquid found in the other figures. A vacuum pump which attached to the heads of these figures removed the air from within and allowed for considerable, but not unlimited, stretching ability.
The film version, which is being planned in 3D, will open sometime in 2012. The logline for the film has an uptight spy who stumbles upon a stretching formula -- thus, enabling him to stretch and fight big bads!
Well, Lautner sure has charm, but can he pull off carrying a film on his own? I still don't think he can truly act, I believe, in my humble opinion, that most of his scenes in "Twilight" and "New Moon" as Jacob were barely passable, sometimes, laughable, sorry Twihards.
Among the "Twilight" cast, at least Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson are both stretching their acting skills. Stewart, who was so memorable in "Into the Wild," continues to choose edgy roles such as her much-buzzed role as Joan Jett in "The Runaways."
Pattinson also has admirable career choices such as the film adaptation of the 1885 novel "Bel Ami" and will also star in theatre production for producer David Pugh.
Lautner, on the other hand, seems to be choosing the action star path. He's using his martial arts background to star as Max Steel for Paramount, and now, as Stretch Armstrong.
He sure has the charisma, and the buff bod to star as a super hero who stretches, but Lautner really needs to stretch his acting muscles now. It's time for Jacob to take a cue from Bella and Edward.
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Based on Nicholas Sparks' novel, "Dear John" comes complete with the cliches associated with the author. So guess what? I wrote letters to Channing Tatum, Amanda Seyfried, and director Lasse Hallström, take a look!
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Starring: Channing Tatum, Amanda Seyfried, Richard Jenkins, Henry Thomas, D.J. Cotrona (II)
Directed by: Lasse Hallström (II)
Produced by: Tucker Tooley, Jeremiah Samuels, Toby Emmerich
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A soldier home on leave falls for a conservative college girl. Instead of returning home to her, he reenlists after the attacks on September 11th, 2001. Time and distance begin to take a toll on the young lovers.
Genres: Drama, Romance and Adaptation
Running Time: 1 hr. 42 min.
Release Date: February 5th, 2010 (wide)
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for some sensuality and violence.
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Asafa Powell failed to live up to his boast that he could beat his compatriot Usain Bolt's 100 metres world record of 9.58 seconds at the inaugural Diamond League fixture in Doha last night, although the 27 year-old Jamaican did execute a convincing victory.
Despite a shaky start, which had him swaying near Lerone Clarke's lane beside him – Powell later complained that the starter's gun went off too quick and threw him – the former world record holder managed to pull himself back into the race halfway through, easing over the line in 9.81sec. His heat time of 9.75sec was especially impressive – although both were aided by a wind of over two metres a second, rendering the times ineligible.
With Bolt and his closest rival Tyson Gay both absent, Powell's biggest competition came from Jamaica's Nesta Carter, who finished second in 9.88sec, and Travis Padgett of the US, who was third in 9.92sec. All three will carry points to the next meeting in their quest to win the 14-meet league series.
Britain's Christine Ohuruogu also struggled with her start in the women's 400m final. Barely in the set position when the gun went off, she was behind from the beginning, a deficit from which she could not recover. Ohuruogu finished in fifth, although her season-opening time of 50.88sec tells a brighter story. The Olympic champion is more accustomed to something in the region of 51 seconds at this time of the year.
Allyson Felix of the US, who hopes to run more one-lap races this season as well as her favoured 200m event, won easily in 50.15sec, with Amantle Montsho of Botswana and Jamaica's Novlene Williams-Mills in second and third respectively.
David Rudisha of Kenya won the men's 800m in a new meet record time of 1 min 43 sec, leaving the world champion – South Africa's Mbulaeni Mulaudzi – trailing. Britain's Michael Rimmer finished in sixth place. Jamaica's Kerron Stewart won the 200m and the world indoor champion, Lolo Jones of the US, pulled off an impressive late charge to take victory in the 100m hurdles.


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It was alright, i mean, seeing someone gradually driven to almost prehistoric type of existence in the wreckage of the Warsaw ghetto. As w/ most of Polanski's films (one of my favorite directors), it's a character study, and I think it's well done on the technical and character building front. The main character is not an action hero, he's not a genius, he's not a hunk. He's a normal guy, thrown into a situation that would drive most people over the edge. That's what I like about Roman's films. What would I do? Here there is no question of the sanity of the protagonist, what he perceives is indeed very real - he's deep in the heart of German-occupied Poland and things are getting real ugly.
I often have a hard time w/ a lot of WWII movies in their depiction of the Nazis, basically as a monolithic group of inhuman monsters one and all, and this film does tend to have one despicable act after another rolled out for the viewer (Think that was shocking? Well watch THIS! Think that was gnarly? What about TTHHISS! baM!) to cement the fact that nazis=pure evil. However, the fact that it's centered on the Warsaw ghetto, one of the historically fiercest fronts in the Nazi Vs Jew lore of the period, makes it a little easier to swallow as the monstrous atrocities stack up. A Nazi near the end is depicted as more than a soulless ghoul, and I have to say that quite surprised me.
Then again, Polanski himself a native of Poland, literally lived thru the Holocaust. How could I ever truly know what it was like? I just know that I have played thru enough WW2 games killing evil nazis, and seen enough WW2 movies about evil nazis, and endured enough invocations of Godwins Law during the silliest of internet arguments to make me wonder if the timeworn given of the seeming mass-demonic possession of the German army during the period was perhaps just a little over-hyped. If anything, it's just terribly cliche and becoming more groan-inducing as time goes on.
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St. John's Antigua- He's done it again. Antigua's renowned keyboardist, piano player, composer and arranger Rawdon Edwards has released another CD. This time the 14-track album features vocals by Lady Falcon and Mean Dean of Xpress Band.
Dubbed De Ghost in Me Head, the CD features a variety of soca, calypso, jazz improvisations and even Spanish rhythms. It's a showcase of Edwards' skills on the keyboard.
The artiste said he likes fusing jazz with Caribbean rhythms such as soca, calypso, meringue and zouk.
"The CD has a variety of music and my music tends to be more year-round than just Carnival-oriented," he told OBSERVER Entertainment.
"An interesting story is many years ago, actually in 1980 I teamed up with X number of Exile 1… We went to Air Studios in Montserrat did an album which sold quarter-million worldwide and I put one of my songs on the album by the name of Foxy Pat, which I understand was used by Radio France International for over five years to start and end the programme," Edwards explained. "Some money royalties were supposed to be in France for me and I think somebody t'ief my money. So I did the song on the album this year."
Other interesting tracks include Play one for Russell, in honour of the late Russell Hodge, One Claudette, a sort of ode to soca queen Claudette Peters sung by Lady Falcon, and a jazzalypso version of the tune familiar to many – Don't Get Around Much Anymore.
"And also there's another nice instrumental one by the name of Happy & Luther," he said. "Happy Lewis and Luther Françios of St Lucia – Happy of course is Antiguan.
"And there is one, Whinning on Carnival, which is a collaboration between Xpress band and myself."
De Ghost in Me Head is currently on sale at local music outlets including Super Power Electronics and Progress Music Shop. It can also be obtained from Edwards himself or Lady Falcon.
Meantime the artiste continues to provide entertainment for the hotels. Some might see him in action at the airport's Arrivals lounge coming off the tarmac.
Edwards is looking at celebrating 40 years in the business next year. Not bad, considering he was self-taught.
"I first started by playing the bass pans in Academy School steel band many years ago and then I kind of branched off to one or two of the bigger bands for a short stint like Harmonites, Brute Force and another called Astronauts," he recalled. "And then my old man bought a second-hand piano and I stayed home and taught myself to play."
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The Division 1-4A champion Warriors (10-1) face off with Byhalia (3-6) -- the No. 4 team from 2-4A -- tonight at Warrior Stadium II in the opening round of the Class 4A playoffs.
Admission will be $7 for everyone, with only state passes honored. Season ticket holders may procure their tickets in advance at the high school office until 3 p.m.
Classes 2A and 3A also open tonight with 32 teams and 16 games in each class. Regular-season play in 1A, 5A and 6A concludes tonight with their postseason beginning next Friday.
Kossuth is at Water Valley and Booneville plays host to North Panola in 3A action. The Aggies, making their third straight appearance, hope for a repeat of 2005 when KHS knocked off the second-seeded Blue Devils on the road.
Corinth its making its 14th straight appearance in the playoffs and third since returning to 4A since the end of the 1994 season. The Warriors are 1-3 in the 4A playoffs.
Byhalia, which returned from a lengthy football hiatus in the 2000s, made some noise in the 3A playoffs last season before being bumped up a class. The Indians went 9-5 and advanced to the third round as a No. 2 seed to eventual state runner-up Charleston in their division.
BHS blanked Mooreville 35-0 before winning 14-6 at Booneville. The Indians were eliminated 6-5 by then unbeaten Cleveland East Side in the North semifinals.
Corinth finished as the No. 3 team in 1-4A last season and fell to postseason nemesis Louisville 42-19 in the opening round. The Wildcats have ended the Warriors season four out of the last six years.
Their will be no Louisville jinx this time around as the Wildcats dropped down to 3A. LHS enters its postseason 11-0, having outscored its opponents 398-53.
Despite a brief history in 4A, Corinth is unbeaten at home in the postseason. The Warriors opened the 2011 playoffs with a 38-6 win over Yazoo County after getting into, and then securing a home game, with a 21-20 win over Shannon in the regular-season finale.
Corinth was loaded with sophomores and freshmen that season and much of that group is back with three or more playoff games of experience. Now senior Brice Spence had two catches -- both for TDs -- while Kyoshi Agnew, Kendrick Williams and Jordan Wetzel combined for 75 yards on the ground.
Then freshman Demarkus Prather had one of five Corinth TDs.
The Warriors top four defenders that game were also sophomores. Agnew tallied a game-high 14 stops, followed by Quajae Fisher (9), Williams (8) and Jose Contreras (5).
It was also the first meeting on the gridiron for Corinth and Yazoo County. The two played twice within two weeks during the 2002-2003 basketball playoffs
Corinth traveled to Louisville in the next round, and ended the season at 6-6 following a 35-17 setback in Jimmy Mitchell's last contest on the sideline.
A win would move Corinth into the second round against either West Lauderdale or Cleveland. The Warriors most recently played Cleveland in the 2001 3A North Half Championship and have never played the Knights in football.


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If you've known and loved games like Grim Fandango, Monkey Island, Maniac Mansion and Day of the Tentacle, then you need to get over to Kickstarter. Tim Schafer and Double Fine want to make a point-and-click adventure game full of old school goodness and they need your help. They just need $400,000 for the game currently being referred to as Double Fine Adventure.
So Double Fine wants to make the game. It wants this Double Fine Adventure to be out by October 2012. The rest is up to you. If you want a point-and-click adventure made in that period of time, you have to help pay for it. 2 Player Productions will film the production process and everyone who donates to the Kickstarter fund will get to talk online about the game and help Schafer and Double Fine make it incredible.
Now, the basic pledge is $15. That gets you a beta copy of the game and the completed game when its done. Both will be offered through Steam. If you donate more, you can get bigger and better reward packages. Here's a list of what's available if you feel like being especially generous.
- $30 or more: Download of the soundtrack and HD making-of documentary.
- $100 or more: Exclusive poster.
- $250 or more: Autographed exclusive poster.
- $1,000 or more: Portrait drawn by the game's artist. Only 100 available.
- $5,000 or more: Original painting of art from the game. Only 10 available.
- $10,000 or more: Lunch with Tim Schafer and Ron Gilbert and a tour of Double Fine's office. Only 1 available.
- $15,000 or more: Dinner with Tim Schafer and Double Fine development team.
- $20,000 or more: Dinner and bowling with Tim Schafer and Double Fine development team.
- $30,000 or more: Smiling photo of a smiling Ron Gilbert.
- $35,000 or more: Undoctored photo of a smiling Ron Gilbert.
- $50,000 or more: Character cameo in the game.
- $150,000 or more: A sealed, new, Triangle Boxed copy of Day of the Tentacles. Only one available.
All rewards give you the previous tier rewards as well. So if you donated $250, you'd get the $15, $30, $100 and $250 tier rewards.
It's really a fantastic idea, and I wish Double Fine all the best. Who knows, it could even set a precedence. If this works for them, then other small developers may turn to Kickstarter to get the games fans want to play, made.
At the moment, Mac and iOS ports of the Double Fine Adventure are being considered. The Kickstarter funding page says if more than the needed $400,000 is raised, the extra money will go towards making ports.
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Steffon Armitage is set for a move to France after agreeing terms with Toulon, it emerged on Friday.
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Steffon Armitage is set for a move to France after agreeing terms with Toulon, it emerged on Friday.
Club president and owner Mourad Boudjellal announced that the London Irish flanker had signed a two-year contract with the Top 14 side.
The deal was hammered out after Armitage met with Toulon coach Philippe Saint-Andre during the recent Six Nations tournament.
"He's a very fast player and very powerful, given his size and his weight," said Saint-Andre "He can also play at centre and he speaks French."
Armitage, who stands 1.75 metres tall and weighs around 16st 3lb, spent five years with London Irish after joining the Exiles from Saracens in 2006.
"He's a very professional player," added fellow Englishman and new team-mate Jonny Wilkinson. "Very good in defence and he's a big threat when he's running with the ball."
Toulon were eliminated from the quarter-finals of the Heineken Cup last weekend at the hands of fellow Top 14 side Perpignan.
And the 25-year old is one of several players signed by the club in order to boost their squad for next season.
Australian international fly-half Matt Giteau is due to arrive in time for next season along with South African Bakkies Botha, Welsh international Eifion Lewis-Roberts, scrum-half Sebastien Tillous-Borde (Castres), Brive winger Alexis Palisson and Pau fly-half Julien Dumora.
The club are also expected to confirm the arrival of Fijian back-rowers Seva Rokobaro and Jone Tawake in the coming days.


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HAVANA - The Danville Little Johns survived a scare against the Fourche Valley Indians Thursday night and escaped with a 70-57 victory in the Yell County Tournament at Western Yell County High School.
The win moved the Little Johns into the tournament finals against the Dardanelle Sand Lizards.
Danville led the game from start to finish and increased its lead to 58-45 during the fourh quarter, but Fourche Valley went on an 12-0 run to cut the lead to 58-57 with 2:12 left to play.
During Fourche Valley's run, Clay Beggs had six points and Brede Ellingsen contributed with four.
From there, T.J. May hit a clutch basket for Danville to put them up 60-57.
Danville coach Sammy Ussery said not giving up the lead was key.
"If they would have got the lead on us, it would have been different," Ussery said.
Thanks to four clutch free throws by Chase Peek, one by May and another by C.J. Davis, the Little Johns closed the game on a 12-0 run to pick up the win.
Ussery said the Little Johns were a little lucky but also showed great poise down the stretch.
"It was a great effort by our kids - great job with free throws," Ussery said. "They were smarter down the stretch. I'm proud of our kids for showing perseverance through adversity."
While Fourche Valley made the game close late, Danville dominated through the first three quarters.
Danville started the game with an 11-2 lead thanks to eight early points by Peek.
The Little Johns also went on a 6-2 run to close the first half and went into halftime with a 39-28 lead. Davis had four of the six points during the run.
Another run by the Little Johns, this one 8-0 during the third quarter, increased Danville's lead to 49-30.
"I thought our defense was outstanding - up in the lanes pressing," Ussery said. "Our defense had the quick transition points."
Heading into the fourth quarter, Danville had a 54-40 lead, but Ellingsen scored the first five points of the quarter to cut Fourche Valley's deficit to 54-45. Fourche Valley also had its 12-0 run in the fourth quarter, but when the game was on the line, Danville made clutch free throws.
Peek led the Little Johns with 26 points. Davis finished with 15 points, and May had 14.
Ellingsen led Fourche Valley with a game-high 29 points. Beggs added 14 points, and Bradley Brothers contributed with 10.
Lady Little Johns 54,
Lady Mustangs 40
Through solid play and consistency, the Danville Lady Little Johns defeated the Ola Lady Mustangs on Thursday night to advance to the finals of the Yell County Tournament, where they faceed Dardanelle.
Danville had a 14-5 lead at the end of the first quarter thanks to nine-first quarter points by Caitlin Ramey, as the Lady Little Johns were able to get off to a strong start.
Danville coach Chris Watson said getting out to an early lead was important in getting the win.
"It means a lot to us," Watson said. "Our players have a lot more confidence playing when we have the lead. It allowed us to settle down. We get to relax a little bit."
Danville increased its lead to 30-17 at halftime, but Chelsea Norman made a valiant effort to keep Ola in the game with six second-quarter points.
The Lady Little Johns increased their lead even more during the third quarter with a 6-2 run to close out the quarter. Ramey scored all six points during the run, and Danville had a 41-26 lead after three quarters.
Kaitlyn Weindel and Lisa Beck each scored back-to-back baskets to open the fourth quarter and give Danville a 45-26 lead.
The 19-point lead was just too much for the Lady Mustangs, but Ola did answer Danville's early fourth quarter run with a basket by Whitney Walker and a 3-pointer from Niki Adams to cut the lead to 45-31.
However, Danville went back ahead 54-36.
Ramey led the Lady Little Johns with a game-high 26 points. Beck chipped in with 15 points, and Weindel had 13.
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Sena MLA 'slaps' police officer of Uddhav's security team
Nagpur: Shiv Sena MLA Harshavardhan Jadhav allegedly slapped a special police officer who is part of the security detail of his party chief Uddhav Thackeray at a city hotel tonight, police said.
The officer, Parag Jadhav, was on duty outside a hotel room where Uddhav was having a meeting with some of his party legislators. Harshavardhan tried to enter the room but he was stopped by Parag. Enraged over this, the MLA allegedly slapped the officer, police said, quoting from a complaint filed by the victim.
An offence was registered against the lawmaker with Sonegaon Police Station under whose jurisdiction the hotel falls, they said. Harshavardhan, MLA from Aurangabad in Central Maharashtra, was not available for comment. Maharashtra legislators have assembled in Nagpur, the state's second capital, for the ongoing winter session of legislature.


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Swansea have been linked with a move for Sassuolo star Gregoire Defrel but they are not alone in their pursuit of the striker.
Swansea are on the hunt for attacking reinforcements this summer amid speculation surrounding the futures of Andre Ayew and Bafetimbi Gomis.
Former striker Wilfried Bony has been mooted as a potential target, but Italian publication Gazzetta dello Sport say the Swans are tracking Defrel, who managed seven goals and six assists for the Serie A side last term.
The 24-year-old penned a long-term deal with Sassuolo when he joined from Cesena last summer and the Neroverdi are keen to keep hold of the forward, but it is understood a bid in the region of £10million may be enough to convince them to sell.
It has been claimed Defrel would welcome a move to the Premier League but Swansea could face competition as Crystal Palace have also been linked with the forward.


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Slain Vietnam vet also robbed
A 70-year-old Vietnam veteran fatally shot in his East Side home two weeks ago was the victim of an apparent robbery, Buffalo police said Thursday.
Robert C. Bennett Sr. was found dead in his house on C Street in the Fillmore-Sycamore neighborhood March 29, after a next-door relative had looked in a window and noticed he was on a couch, then, hours later, looked in again, and realized Bennett had not moved, according to police and family members.
"The killing is under investigation, and any information from the public would be greatly appreciated," Police Commissioner Daniel Derenda said, explaining that circumstances of what transpired before the shooting cannot be released at this time.
Homicide detectives believe Bennett was killed during a robbery.
Robert C. Bennett Jr. told The Buffalo News that a cousin felt something was wrong because his father had not moved from the same position on a living room couch for an extended period of time.
"My cousin who lives next door had seen my father through a window sitting and then she later looked in the window and my father was still in the same position. She called another cousin who owns the house and he called the police," . Bennett said.
The son also appealed for anyone with information on the shooting to contact police.
Bennett noted that his father served multiple tours of duty in Vietnam during the 1960s and early 1970s, only to be shot and killed inside his residence.
"My dad lived alone and had retired from the Army in 1982," Bennett said. "I found out about his death when my cousin who owns the house called and said, 'I have bad news for you. Your father has been murdered.' "
Anyone with information is asked to call or text the Buffalo Police Department's Confidential TIPCALL Line at (716) 847-2255.
A funeral service was held Saturday.
In addition to his oldest son, who lives in Niagara Falls, Bennett is survived by a second son, who also shares the same name, Robert C. Bennett Jr., who lives in Pennsylvania, and a third son, Kenneth Johnson; and four daughters, Adrean Mitchell, Carmaleita Thompson, Brianna Bennett and Geri Heath.
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Prof. Avinoam Patt will talk about Jewish Theology and the Holocaust at a lunch talk for students, faculty and the community. Pizza will be provided.
Dr. Patt is the Philip D. Feltman Professor of Modern Jewish History at the Maurice Greenberg Center for Judaic Studies at the University of Hartford, where he is also director of the Museum of Jewish Civilization.
He has also worked as the Miles Lerman Applied Research Scholar for Jewish Life and Culture at the Center for Advanced Holocaust Studies of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum (USHMM).
He is the author of Finding Home and Homeland: Jewish Youth and Zionism in the Aftermath of the Holocaust (published by Wayne State University Press, May 2009), which examines the situation of young survivors in Europe in the aftermath of the Holocaust and their role in the creation of the state of Israel.
He is also the co-editor of a collected volume on Jewish Displaced Persons, titled We are Here: New Approaches to the Study of Jewish Displaced Persons (Wayne State University Press, February 2010). He is writing an archival document collection, with historian Alexandra Garbarini, (to published by the USHMM), entitled Jewish Responses to Nazi Persecution, 1939-1940 for use by university professors and scholars.
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Mystery disease outbreak feared after swan deaths
Government vets have started an investigation after five swans were found dead in Co Down.
A mystery disease is one of the lines of investigation |being pursued by scientists |after the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (DARD) revealed the discovery was the second of its kind to be probed.
In the previous case lesions were discovered, suggesting some sort of bacterial infection.
However DARD insists there is no evidence to suggest the deaths are part of a rising trend.
The five mute swans were found dead on private land in Killyleagh and it is understood another two birds have fallen ill.
The birds were removed so post-mortem examinations could be carried out.
In April 2006 the avian flu virus H5N1 reached the UK for the first time when a dead whooper swan was found in Scotland.
A spokesman said: "Field officers from DARD veterinary service based at the local office in Newtownards are currently investigating and will send swans to the AFBI laboratories for post-mortem examination.
"The post-mortem will hopefully provide more detailed information and a definitive diagnosis |if the carcasses are not in an |
advanced state of decomposition. We have no evidence to suggest that this is a rising trend at |present.
"This is the second case that has been brought to our attention, the first case was investigated by DARD and the post-mortem revealed lesions suggestive of |bacterial infection.
"We would ask the public to refer to the DARD website or helpline for information on the types of bird deaths that we would like to be brought to our attention so that DARD can monitor the situation and respond quickly."
If you find five or more dead birds of any species in the same place, the DARD helpline should be contacted on 028 9052 4999.
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I did not expect to fall in love with this tea like I have.
Again, my thanks goes to LiberTEAS for sending me a sample of this. I've never really considered a cranberry tea before, but after this, I have certainly changed my mind. I brewed a pot of it for my friends and myself the other night and was a little shocked at how good this is. It's not overwhelmingly sour like I expected. The cranberry flavor is very up-front, and translates very well into the tea. Paired with the flavor of the black tea, it works out so beautifully.
I might have to explore Harney & Sons as a tea supplier soon! This tea is going on my Shopping List right now.
Ok, I admit it, I signed up for the Republic of Tea catalog for the free samples. Guilty.
Anyway, it smelled really tart when I sniffed the bag while waiting for the water to heat up. It also, of course, smelled like dried hibiscus without the bitterness that fresh hibiscus flowers have. The second I poured the water into the mug, it turned magenta, then proceeded to get very dark.
Hmm, as far as the taste goes, it's a little mediocre. I can detect what I think is lemongrass, plus maybe some kind of berry, but it's very mild. It's tangy, and something about it reminds of Tazo's "Passion". (But it's not as good.) I wouldn't pursue this tea again, but it's not bad.
My first tea by the legendary LiberTEAS!
This is absolutely wonderful. I would never have thought to combine rose and cinnamon, but I love it. There is just enough rose in it, as I've had rose teas before that were almost peppery, but this is much better balanced. The cinnamon softens the rose and creates a really warm, delicious taste. The vanilla adds another dimension, especially in the aftertaste, and it's just icing on the cake at this point. And the vanilla compliments the black tea's natural taste, which just makes it even better. I'm definitely making a strong cup of this tomorrow morning before I work a double.
I'm actually really sad now that LiberTEAS isn't in business anymore. Because yum.
I have LiberTEAS to thank for a sample of this!
This is definitely interesting. I'm still getting used to yerba mate itself, so this tasted a little light and foreign to me. I'm used to black tea chais, as one might expect. I like the balance of spices, and it has that chai warmth to it, but I think I prefer traditional chais. Still, I'm glad I got a chance to try it.
My mom handed me this the other day and I finally got around to brewing it. It's a fairly strong black tea, though somehow no flavors in it really stand out to me. Essentially, this is very standard, and frankly not bad. I wouldn't spring for it again, on the other hand. It's just a little too plain for me.
Made a pot of this thanks to Teafreak, who traded with me. (How are you guys bolding each other's names?)
I'm really impressed with the way this looks. It's like silver needle plus some sort of flat-leafed white tea, and then mixed half and half with dried honeysuckle flowers and buds.
It's very mellow, even when brewed for a little over three minutes. It has a slightly vegetal taste, and sort of grassy also. It finishes with that white tea aftertaste that's satisfying and mild. I can't say that the honeysuckle taste is very strong, but it's there and I really enjoy it. It's more in the scent of the tea once it's brewed. Reminds me of spring!
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Oh good lord. I'm glad I still had a bit of tea in another cup to wash the flavor out of my mouth. This matcha is apparently soluble in hot or cold liquids, so I went with a small cup of cool water. It dissolved fine, though it did leave some dark dregs in the bottom. The flavor is like oversteeped green tea leaves that sat out for a few days and started to rot. Plus lawn clippings. I basically chugged it just so the herbal content wouldn't be wasted.
I am buzzing pretty hard by now (not like Red Bull hard, but it's more than tea usually gives me). But I can get a buzz somewhere else without having to suffer through the taste of this stuff!
ETA 15 minutes later — MY EVERY THOUGHT IS IN ALL CAPS!! Time to clean ALL THE THINGS! OUT OF MY WAY!!
…There's green tea in this?
This just tastes like a raspberry V8. I am not amused. Especially when it sits long enough to get to room temperature and gains a tomato juice aftertaste.
The lack of tea flavor didn't bother me because I was expecting not to taste it (I can't think of any way you could get tea to rise above a mix of fruits and veggies unless it was matcha)- I was disappointed it only has the nutritional value of the V8 V-Fusion Light. And I chugged mine so I (luckily) didn't get the tomato:)
Backlogging from the day before yesterday.
This tea is so interesting! I've never tried pu-erh from a little cake before. Or green pu-erh, for that matter. I used an entire cake for a pot that usually makes around 4 cups and as it steeped, I broke it up with a spoon to make sure it soaked all the way through.
In hindsight, I should have steeped it for longer. I saw that it was a green tea, almost like a white, so I treated it delicately. Somehow the fact that it's a pu-erh slipped my mind. The flavor was very light this way, much like a white tea, but with the sort of aged aftertaste of pu-erh. The tea's liquor was a light yellowy green.
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Fire department bolstered as boom presents hazards
Updated 12:00 am, Saturday, February 15, 2014
COTULLA — Richard Prado has learned a number of rules in his six years as a firefighter. Among the most important, he says, is to know your equipment.
If only he had some.
Taking inventory at La Salle County's only fire station, an easy-to-miss garage on this South Texas town's cracked-up Main Street, would not take long: a small, 12-year-old fire engine, two brush fire trucks and a closet with mismatched protective gear — all of it donated over the years, and much of it secondhand.
Not on that list? Baffles that stabilize the trucks' water tanks and prevent the vehicles from tipping during a fast turn. Or a simpler tool: a ladder reaching more than 24 feet.
This is nothing like working a big-city fire crew, said Prado, who splits time between here and Travis County. Elsewhere, "you have backup, you have equipment, you have personnel," he said during a recent 24-hour shift — one he worked alone. "Here, that's not the case."
Five years ago, that dearth of resources did not matter as much. The department saw little action across a sleepy county of about 5,800.
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Then everything changed.
New drilling technology has thrust La Salle County, which sits atop the oil-rich Eagle Ford Shale, into the center of an energy boom, bringing extensive growth and a new set of hazards.
La Salle County firefighters now answer hundreds of 911 calls a year, about 90 percent of which are related to oil and gas development. Local officials are hiring professionals to bolster the county's fire department, providing relief to the handful of volunteers who struggle to meet increased demands.
"We had to do something, because staff was being beat," said Judge Joel Rodriguez Jr., the county's chief executive. "There was a need — a very important need to protect human life."
Rodriguez's motivations also are economic: He hopes the investment will attract businesses that will linger after the shale is tapped out. Property insurance rates have soared amid the boom, he said, and increasing public safety will help bring them down.
La Salle County, now with a population of 7,100 and thousands more in transient laborers, is the second-biggest oil producer in Texas.
In 2009, La Salle had 88 crashes, with 14 involving commercial vehicles. Two proved fatal.
Last year, there were 231 crashes, 125 involving commercial vehicles, according to Texas Department of Transportation data. Eight crashes were fatal, including a collision of a semitruck and an oil tanker, which triggered an explosion that melted both vehicles.
The county also is dealing with an increase in collisions between trains and trucks, officials say. Almost 20 occurred last year.
While the accidents have sapped most of the energy of the firefighters, there are other threats. For example, development has brought 20 hotels, most are made from wood and standing three or four stories tall, well out of the reach of the department's only ladder.
Firefighters also must contend with an increase in hazardous chemicals sites, which according to the federal Environmental Protection Agency have increased to more than 1,000 from fewer than 60 in 2008. Though there have been no serious accidents involving these sites, officials are monitoring them closely.
For the biggest emergencies, the La Salle crew often receives outside help, but that takes time to arrive, so local firefighters are responsible for clearing roads and squelching smaller fires, among other tasks.
Since November 2013, the county has hired 14 part-time, paid firefighters — Prado included — who eventually will transition to full time.
In the coming months, the county aims to round out the crew to 24, build two fire stations and buy engines, protective equipment and other tools. While the county will bear most of the cost, oil producer Talisman Energy has chipped in. To maximize efficiency, the county is looking for firefighters who also are trained paramedics and emergency medical technicians.
The county's plan to address the problem stands out and could serve as a statewide model, said Michelle Joseph, founder of Dallas-based Soteria Solutions, which consults with local governments, emergency responders and the oil and gas industry and is leading the La Salle County overhaul.


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Southampton 3-2 Liverpool: Mane at the double as Saints come from two down to stun the Reds
Southampton pulled off a thrilling comeback from two goals down to take three Premier League points from Liverpool at St Mary's Stadium.
Saints scored three times in the second half, including two late goals, to stun the visitors and gain some revenge for the 6-1 home defeat they suffered at the hands of the same opposition in the League Cup earlier in the season.
The introduction of Sadio Mane in the second half turned the game on its head, with the Sengalese forward bagging a brace, while Graziano Pelle grabbed the equaliser.
Liverpool would have overtaken Saints in the table with a victory, but as it stood at full-time the south coast club were sat in seventh on 47 points from 31 games played, with the Reds ninth on 44 from 29.
It left both clubs clinging to the slim prospect of a top four finish, with Manchester City fourth on 51 points prior to their 4pm kick off against sixth-placed Manchester United.
How Liverpool will rue letting slip a two-goal lead from a match they could have won comfortably, having opened the scoring through Philippe Coutinho on 17 minutes.
Fresh from his decisive contribution against Manchester United in the Europa League, the Brazilian cut in from the left and curled a right-foot shot past Fraser Forster.
Jurgen Klopp's team appeared buoyant in attack and four minutes later Sturridge doubled the Reds lead.
Receiving the ball from Divock Origi, on the right-hand side of the box and with Ryan Bertrand in attendance, the England striker worked the ball on to his left foot and finished with aplomb.
It should have been 4-0 before half an hour was up, but Forster stuck out a leg to thwart Joe Allen in a one-on-one, and Sturridge wasted another good chance moments later.
On 33 minutes Allen thought he had scored with a drilled shot that flew into the back of the net, but his strike was ruled out for offside, with Mamadou Skaho still loitering in the six-yard box following a corner.
At half-time and lucky to only be 2-0 behind, Saints boss Ronald Koeman brought on Victor Wanyama and Mane for Jordie Clasie and Dusan Tadic, with Martin Skrtel replacing Dejan Lovren for Liverpool.
Skrtel's impact was immediate, but for all the wrong reasons as far as Liverpool were concerned.
The Slovakian was penalised for a shirt pull on Pelle, but Simon Mignolet saved Mane's spot-kick.
It could have been a turning point, but Southampton began to crank up the pressure, and Mane made amends with Saints' first on 64 minutes.
Liverpool gave the ball away in midfield and Pelle played in Mane to fire past Mignolet. Suddenly it was game on.
Klopp responded by taking off Sturridge and bringing on Christian Benteke, but the maligned Belgian striker missed a decent chance after 75 minutes, shooting wide from a promising position.
Eight minutes later a fantastic strike from Pelle levelled matters and, with their tails up, Saints would soon be in front.
A strange clearance from Mignolet was sent high but not far down the pitch and, from the ensuing melee Mane, applied the finishing touch to send Ronald Koeman charging down the touchline.
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In the future I hope to be setup to work with foam as well as he did - I almost don't want to fly it. He did as AWESOME job.
Hey, Sentry. So happy you're pleased, and glad to see that the plane made it to you undamaged. I'll look forward to your flights and videos.
As far as making these completed planes (or partially completed) available I'm still considering it and discussing this with Richard, and will let you guys know something shortly.
All the best, Don
If you've been following this or any other of my threads, you know that my time is so stretched and committed to developing new kits rather than building. (My hangar is filled with first edition prototypes and rarely a second edition (with modifications like the great ones Don has put into his EyePlane builds... removable wings, boom pods, extended rudders etc... I love them all!)
That said, I have a policy of not getting involved between builders and "clients" with regards to providing ARF versions of my kits...
However.... I have seen Don's work, we've spoken on the phone several times, we've shared photos of our "other" works and after seeing what he'd done with the plans, the builds and his other businesses, I will (for the first time ever!) recommend Don as a great person to connect with if you are wanting one of these EyePlanes built.
I'm hope you can understand why I don't get involved or become the middle-man. However, please know that I do not accept any money from Don for his work and whatever he decides to charge, I will share that I'm sure it's worth it. His attention to detail, the use of aligning jigs and fixtures... Even if you have a small shop to work in, The though of having one of these arriving at my home ready to fly just puts a huge smile on my face!
Don asked a great question a while back... how do y9ou get the EyePod mounted at a 45 degree angle, to point sideways while having the picture horizontal...
Well, my next post will contain photos and a video... My theoretical solution worked, however (as you will see in the video and photos), the tightness of the retention cord is diminished allowing the camera to vibrate (This is seen in the video as a "jello" effect in the film at times... of course, having mud on the prop didn't help! lol! I landed in between changing the EyePod position and didn't pay attention as the wind was building (from 15MPH!) and my hands were frozen solid! I just wanted to fly, shoot some video and get back home! lol!)
At any rate, If anyone is wanting to modify their EyePod to shoot sideways when mounted on their EyePlane, the photos will explain it all... the only thing I would add after having modified an existing ball, is to add internal formers to keep the ball rigid where the two slots intersect while allowing the retention cord to pass both vertical and circular.
Knowing Don, I'm sure he's already figured it out before I even get to posting the photos and video!
(Waiting for Vimeo to upload so I can post here... going back to work for now until It is ready... then I'll come back here and post again... maybe an hour?
Take care guys!
Great work Don!
Lucky you Sentry!
Side facing EyePod on the EyePlane
Here's some photos and video of the EyePod shooting in different positions form the EyePlane:
Winds were averaging 10mph to 15mph so it got a little shaky at times... Everything was still stock per the build, so no extra power ups or heavier ballast batteries...
Shots include forward, down and back, right and left (per the new modification to the eyepod mount)
Hope there's enough info in the videos to figure it out... the circular slot provides a way for the camera to pivot from side to side at a slightly down ward position... the cool thing is if you point it straight out and circle your EyePlane you can video tape an object (moving or otherwise) from different angles... One thing I'd like to do is fly along side the car as we go up to the mountains... there's a long stretch of steep cliffs with minimal trees... can picture keeping the car in view as the plane flies...
Still haven't run of out of power yet so I don't know just how long the EyePlane will fly... In these videos, my fingers froze first! I wanted to do some more aerobatics and close the ground slalom flying in between the trees... of course with only one plane, I can't afford to risk crashing and not having an other...
I may have to talk to Don about getting him to build me one!
Anyway... I have some more molding to do today, the kid is off to a sleep over party and Tresa and I have the house to ourselves... I promised to stop working before 3pm...
Wishing you all a Happy new year!
Elegant solution to the challenge, Richard. Yeah, I can see where some internal stiffening formers in the ball would help. On my attempt, I cut the back of the pivot out and moved it upward, which I can't quite get a vertical axis, but close. Anyway, no joy on that because the line of tension is too close to the edge of the cradle, so I got the rocking too.
I've got the same wavering (jello effect) in my videos too and have simply tracked it down to the motor running. A power off glide gives the best video. I've racked my feeble mind on trying to figure out a simple isolated motor mount. One dynamic we have with a plane like this is that it's so light, and the fuse is so rigid, that there's virtually nothing that I can think of that will "isolate" one end from another. Even the softest foam will still translate vibration because there's not enough mass to work against. It's a good challenge and one that will be fun for us as a group to find the answers to.
All the best, Don
Well, Don,
I don't know about elegant! lol! I think it solved the desire to have side view horizontal mounting though...
Reducing vibration has always been the challenge for AP enthusiasts...
Some solutions:
(#1 on the list that most people ignore: BALANCE your props! Just because they are new, does not mean they are balanced... even plastic EP and slow flight props...! Start there! Confession... I don't remember the last time I balanced a plastic prop... folding high speed props, on 3 to 4 cells, yes,,, these small guys... well, no.... BUT I SHOULD!
also Smaller props provide less vibration...
dampening the motor mount.
More weight in the fusealge (larger battery) will helpd dampen vibrations as well.
Then a long list of jellies, foam rubbers, spinge rubbers, soft rubbers, springs etc to isolate the camera...
Many professionals will turn their motors off for shooting... That's why the airfoil on this wing was so important! I wanted it to have a flat glide... (In this category, sharpening the trailing edges helps a LOT! I didn't sharpen my rudders on this one, but I sure wil on my next EyePlane build...
I like your idea about moving the retaining tension cord! GREAT idea!
For both our solutions, adding more of the black foam rubber around the camera ball will certainly help... You can find it at most craft shops... comes in tons of colors and costs about 69cents for a square foot... possible placing it in between the ball and the inner structure? possible three or four small "tabs" of it at the junction between the ball and the outer base shell (there's about 1/16" space that could easily accommodate three or four small (1/8" wide") strips... I will be doing this foam strip approach to mine before the next flights...
Still had fun though... I just started playing with aerobatics and the EyePlane... it holds inverted just fine, rolls are axial and loops are endless (This is till all performed using the small 2-S 800mah, blue wonder 20gram outrunner and a 7X6 prop and still seems to fly forever! Just doesn't use a lot of power to fly level and loops require throttle down on the last leg dropping vertical...
Ok... that's it for now... just finished checking the hot water heater... it was turned low for summer... EEEEk! Haven't had a warm (let alone hot) shower in weeks! drained it and no rust so we should be good to go...
Take care!
Good ideas on all, I think dampening the motor mount will give the best results in the end. These little motors are a bit "notchy" anyway, I wonder if a better/different ESC has any affect on motor smoothness - anybody?
Here's my attempts at better video - results; a bit better.
so I'll see what improvement if any is there.
I couldn't resist so I did this one in my kitchen instead of my "hangar" upstairs (since there are TS2, ASW28 and Hexa parts all over the place upthere ) I have the wings taped right now - but I have devised some quick-release braces after a quick trip to Home Depot. I basically joined the 2 wing pieces w/ a nut and waster with a bolt through it --- but this "washer" is cut out in the shape of the mating surfaces so it distributes the load from the screw over the entire mating surface. It's made from plastic. I was gonna wait to get this guy up but I went ahead and ordered the video gear for it... went with 500mw 900 on this setup. Will try to fly it LOS tomorrow - this gives me a chance to flight test my new Fut 9CAP from RMRC.
Oh - I am also considering a coupla CF rods (see the red lines in the pic) to assist w/ flex. Thoughts??
I'm also covering some surfaces w/ high-strength tape just to build in some resiliency while still maintaining the light-weight nature of this plane.
Although I love the struts that Don improvised - I will make the hole on the wing side of the strut for obvious reasons vs just the single hole.
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You guys are adding colors!
And sharpened noses!
What's up with that!?!?!?!?!
Don't you like "prototype-white"?!?!?!?!?
Your planes look fantastic! I don't know if I just didn't have time or just didn't think about adding colors but what you have both done with your EyePlanes has me "eyeing" BOTH of them! LOL!
The really do look different and wonderful!
Great job!
Happy New Year!
Hey, Guys. Yeah, had to throw a bit of color on them - Richard, we need some cool "EyePlane" graphics from you. I have a sign cutter plotter (my only home cnc equipment, lol) and can cut out some stuff as long as I can input it into the sign-cut software.
Sentry, I'm interested in your clamping method for the pods, send or show me a pic of your final design.
We're also interested in steps to making good video from these birds. I found out a great tip that I'll share now, playback speed! When you are modifying your video, if you have the capability with your software to adjust the playback speed of a clip or section, 1/2 speed results in video that looks so much better, almost like watching video from full size aircraft. Our little cameras are capturing 30fps so it turns out that most of the blur is usually screen graphics trying to catch up with the quick motion of the plane. I'm sure that many already know this, but I thought it was a cool trick.
This sure has been a fun thread. Thanks, Richard.
So welcome Don,
The play back speed is important... these little cameras are 'rated" at 30 frames per second, but in reality, they often only capture and put out 20 frames per second... That's why most of the videos we wee on this website look so fast...
as for graphics.... (laughing pitifully to myself... that takes time and today on new years day, I'm already hard at work on transforming two new designs into kits! Should be trying to relax some more... sigh... oh well... There's a few graphic styles I really like approaches I really like... one is this one:
Striking, high contrast... (Color graphic composition has never been my strong point... It's always been sculpting cool shapes and making them fly)... I like how this one looks from the side... not to just copy and apply it but to use it as inspiration... more white, some more gray,,, I just know there's an idea here that would look cool on the EyePlane...
I get so wrapped up in creating these planes/kits and always driven onto the next one... a rare case was my micro Ryan kit... and that one had to do with choosing a scale plane and applying a scale color scheme that just seemed to fit best over others... in this case, the polished aluminum, yellow fabric army ari core trainer colors just felt right so i went ahead and just followed the original to help enhance the scale appearance... If you notice the rest of my planes, they seem to gravitate towards what I call my "prototype white" paint scheme! lol!
TOTALLY cool that you own a graphics cutting plotter! Will it cut monokote trim? is that what you used on your EyePlane builds?
Ok... back to work here!
Wishing a Happy New year to all!
So - imagine taking 1 ball off, then pushing it through the wing mating surfaces - then putting the ball back on. If it's loose, then the rod needs to be shorter. If you can't get the thread started... then the rod needs to be longer. Get it PERFECT and you get a nice joined wing w/out damage to the foam.
** improvements **
1) that little ball is a VERY small focused point - 1 crash and it puts a LOT of pressure in a very small area - so imagine a wide plastic/nylon washer next to each ball.
2) then I realized even with a wide washer - that is still a small area. So I cut out plastic (milk jug) in the shape of the mating surfaces, THEN used plastic tongue rings (I used 3 - 1 at the end, 1 in the middle and 1 at the other end). I am torquing these down firmly enough to push on the plastic - but since the plastic gives a bit, it doesn't damage the foam. I'll get you some pics tomorrow.
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After a three year hiatus from Hollywood, it was recently announced that award winning director Spike Lee was chosen to direct the American remake of Chan-Wook Park's acclaimed South Korean revenge thriller, Oldboy.
Oldboy is the story of a South Korean man, who was trapped and imprisoned for nearly 15 years. One day, without explanation, the man is released from isolation and back into society, only to find himself in a web of violence and lies. He immediately seeks revenge on his captors and attempts to piece his life back together while beginning a new romance with a woman much younger than himself.
Thor and I Am Legend screenwriter, Mark Protosevich is slated to assist Lee in retelling this new American thriller.
In addition to Oldboy, earlier this week Spike Lee used his Twitter to announce another "Spike Lee Joint" in production.
"Wake Up. I been up since 430am. On the way to the set of THE NEW SPIKE LEE JOINT," he tweeted Monday. "Today is 1st Day of Shooting. Awwwwwwwwwwww Sheeeeeeeeeeeeet."
In his new 'joint', reportedly titled Red Hook Summer, Lee will reprise his classic Do the Right Thing character, Mookie. Named after the Red Hook section of Brooklyn, the film will feature a man from Atlanta who goes to spend the summer in the section of Brooklyn.
Mookie will mark Lee's first appearance in one of his own films since he took the minor role of John Jeffries in his 1999 film, Summer of Sam.
Do the Right Thing, was nominated for best screenplay in the 1990 Academy Awards, but lost to Bruce Beresford's Driving Miss Daisy featuring Morgan Freeman.
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I'm still praying for Prince Harry's conversion
Good news from Britain where we learn former British Prime Minister Tony Blair has converted to Catholicism. That's all well and good, but it would've been better had he converted while he was in power. Awfully hard to start torching the heretics when you're the former Prime Minister.
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Album Rating: 4.0EPIC!
Album Rating: 4.0got this for under $6, I win
Album Rating: 4.5i knew something was off when i first listened to it..that craig owens dude is missing.
oh well,obviously no harm cause this was a great album.
i was relieved that there wasnt a waiting time of 5 mins into the song (cough ltlhlu)
Album Rating: 4.5AMAZING!!!!
on the occasion of wet snow just came up on shuffle it is so v v good been too long since i listened to this
Album Rating: 4.0last three songs are absolutely killer. album is great on the whole, love the progressive post hardcore sound these guys got
Album Rating: 4.0awesome cd
Album Rating: 4.5NOTHING WILL BE QUITE AS MOVING AS TIGER AND THE DUKE, WHICH IS PROB THE BEST EP EVER RELEASED. THIS ALBUM IS DEF A NEW DIRECTION WHICH IS EXACTLY WHAT I EXPECT FROM THE MEMBERS OF THIS GROUP. THEY REALLY SET THE BAR FOR FUTURE EXPERIMENTAL BANDS, ANYWAYS THE NEW BANDITS RECORD IS GONNA BE SICK TOO AND CIRCA SURVIVE HAVE A NEW ONE COMING SO WE'LL SEE HOW THIS RELEASE AFFECTS THE STLYES OF THOSE UPCOMING RELEASES, BUT THE FUTURE LOOKS BRIGHT
Album Rating: 4.0THIS IS A LOT BETTER THAN TIGAR AND THA DOOK
Album Rating: 3.0This better be good. TATD was terrible.
Just listend to The Heraldic Beak of the Manufacturer's Medallion, drummer sounds like a showboater.
Album Rating: 4.5what i love about this album is that the music gets better as the album plays out. i seriously disagree with the review saying the last three songs were a weakness for the album - do tsoaf really have a direction with their sound? to me they're always making wild unfocused music so i welcome tunes with a variety of sounds. i would hate this album if every song sounded like the heraldic break. I definately think this is a solid album, you must listen to this.
Album Rating: 4.0Such an innovative ambitious project the DVD really confirmed this for me. I'm so glad these bands got together to stand out like this. I hope they take the initiative to continue this project, some people need their horizons broadened by this.
mmmm tsoaf is good, but tsoaf w/o craig owens? massive victory.
Album Rating: 4.0this rules
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amazing album.
Album Rating: 4.0 | Sound Offif this whole album was as good as the first two tracks it would be a 5
Album Rating: 5.0I think that Craig Owens' voice went pretty well with Lover, the Lord, but this album is far better without him (I agree). TSOAF is one of the better bands out there! Too bad they're not making anymore albums!
Bands: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z


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Emmerling Dinovo, Carol Anne. (1988) Urban stormwater quality management :vegetation in retention basin designMLA Citation
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Urban stormwater quality management : vegetation in retention basin design /
by Carol Anne Emmerling Dinovo.
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|Storm water retention basins | Urban runoff | Theses - UIUC - 1988 - Landscape Architecture. | Water - Pollution
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
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