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HOUSTON, March 29 (UPI) -- Shell Oil Co. will be the top sponsor of the Houston Open through 2017, it was announced Tuesday.
The oil company has been the title sponsor of the Houston golf tournament since 1992.
Shell Oil President Marvin Odum said he was "pleased and proud" the relationship was being extended.
"To me, this is much more than just a golf tournament. It is an opportunity for us to give back to the city and citizens of Houston through charitable contributions," Odum said.
The Houston Open is the 10th-oldest tournament on the PGA Tour, dating to 1946, and Shell's support ranks as the third-longest running sponsorship.
PGA Tour Commissioner Tim Finchem said he was "thrilled" by the deal.
"Shell has been a terrific partner of the PGA Tour and Houston Golf Association and has contributed significantly to the tournament's growth and charitable and economic impact in the Houston area," Finchem said.
Anthony Kim defends his title this weekend at Redstone Golf Club, where the tournament has been held since 2003.


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Worst selfie ever? AC Milan's Kevin Constant looks a fool with his mustache, bow-tie & no shirt combo [Picture]
— Hashim ³¹ (@Hashim0307) November 27, 2013
AC Milan may have won 3-0 at Celtic in the Champions League this week, however all is not well for the Rossoneri.
The San Siro giants have slumped into the bottom half of the Serie A table after winning just three of their opening 13 league fixtures, and by all reports coach Massimiliano Allegri's position under intense scrutiny.
On the playing side of matters, AC Milan fans have pinpointed Guinean international Kevin Constant for particular criticism after the below-par midfielder tweeted pictures at a nightclub last Friday night when supporters believed the player should be resting up before last weekend's Serie A game against Genoa.
Constant was abused so badly by AC Milan fans in recent days that the footballer closed his Twitter account, yet the hasn't stopped a brand new picture of possibly the worst selfie in history coming out online feature the Rossoneri flop.
Sporting a thin mustache and wearing a bow-tie, no shirt, and showing his underwear, Kevin Constant may have supplied the worst selfie picture of all-time.
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Price Level Convergence and Inflation in Europe
Consumer price inflation in the euro area declined steadily during most of the 1990s. However, in the last two years, both headline and core inflation have risen throughout the area, and sizable cross-country differences in inflation have re-emerged. This is illustrated by Figure 1, which shows the headline consumer price inflation rate for the euro area as a whole and for select member countries. As of October 2000, all euro area countries had headline inflation rates above the European Central Bank's 2 percent medium-term ceiling, with rates ranging from 2.1 percent in France and Austria to 6 percent in Ireland. In Greece, which will join the euro area on 1 January 2001, inflation was 3.8 percent. One factor, discussed prominently in policymaking circles, that may be contributing to cross-country differences in inflation is price level convergence or "inflation catch-up". According to the argument, if prices expressed in a common currency are initially different across countries, convergence to a common level of prices implies higher inflation in countries where prices are initially low. There are several reasons to expect at least some price convergence in Europe. Progress toward a single market, including already completed trade liberalization and adoption of the single currency, should narrow differences in common-currency prices across countries, at least for traded goods. To the extent that the currency conversion rates chosen at the launch of the euro did not equate price levels across the euro area, scope remained for further price convergence after January 1999. The Balassa-Samuelson hypothesis provides another explanation why prices of nontraded goods might rise faster in poorer European countries. Suppose that poor countries are initially low-price countries, and that economic integration creates pressure for European-wide convergence of productivity levels in making traded goods. In addition, suppose that productivity levels in making nontraded goods converge at a much slower rate, if at all. Under these assumptions, poor countries will find that their productivity growth is concentrated in the traded goods sector. The rise in output and wages in the traded goods sector that would result from a European-wide convergence of productivity, would then push up wages and hence prices in the nontraded goods sector of the poor countries, compared to the wealthier, high-price countries.
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On Friday morning during AIA Chicago, GRAPHISOFT is sponsoring a presentation entitled Increase Project Delivery Efficiency on Renovation Projects Utilizing BIM Strategies and Workflows. We get it – the session starts very early – 7 am but it will be SO WORTH IT.
Because renovation projects represent a huge chunk of the architecture projects out there today. They require careful planning, phasing, and coordination. And making sure that your model contains relevant information can be time-consuming. So maybe it isn't in your wheelhouse to take on renovations, but it should be and can be efficiently done with ArchiCAD.
Presenters, Jennifer Costanzo, Principal, STR Partners and Kyla Kuhnlein | AIA | LEED AP BD+C are going to change how you view renovation projects. Their discussion about using renovation filters and override styles that are available in the ArchiCAD is not to be missed.
The techniques they'll discuss saved them approximately 100 work hours – a major accomplishment considering the middle school they were tasked with updating was considered "functionally obsolete".


text: Today would have been Freddie Mercury's sixty-fifth birthday, and in his honor, Google pays tribute to the Queen frontman with appropriate flamboyance. Today, the Google homepage features a music video, complete with colorful animation and of course, a classic, catchy pop tune, "Don't Stop Me Now." At just over a minute-and-a-half seconds long, the animation took the Google Doodle team nearly three months to create, and it's totally worthy of Mercury's theatrics. Watch as the unitard-clad singer rides tigers and rocketships into the stratosphere of rock awesomeness. He is the champion, indeed.


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Texas Rangers infielder Michael Young is going on paternity leave.
Young's wife, Cristina, gave birth to the couple's third child at 9:02 p.m. Thursday -- a baby boy named Antonio Barbosa.
Young was the starting designated hitter in Thursday night's game, going 0-for-1 before he was removed for a pinch-hitter when his wife went into labor.
A player can be on paternity leave for a maximum of three days.
To take Young's spot, they are bringing up Luis Hernandez from Triple-A Round Rock. Hernandez, 28, is making his debut with the Rangers.
Here is more on Hernandez from the Rangers:
"He has spent the entire season with the Express, batting .262 (130-497) with 8 home runs, 21 doubles, 5 triples, and 66 RBI in 124 contests. Over his last 18 games beginning August 5, Hernandez has a .423 (33-78) average with 8 doubles, 2 triples, 14 RBI and 14 runs scored. He began that stretch with 9 consecutive multi-hit games to open what was a 16-game hit streak. The switch-hitter has batted .273 (92-337) against right-handed pitching this year. He has played primarily shortstop in the Pacific Coast League and has also seen action at second base. Hernandez has a .245 career average in 120 major league games with Baltimore (2007-08), Kansas City (2009), and New York-NL (2010). His last major league game was with the Mets on Sept. 18, 2010."
Young is batting .271 with 4 home runs and 50 RBI in 121 games this season.


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What is Sustainable Remediation?
What is the difference between Green Remediation and Sustainable Remediation?
Are there any MCP requirements regarding Sustainable Remediation?
How are sustainability considerations weighed against other MCP requirements to undertake remedial action?
What are examples of sustainable remedies being implemented at 21E Sites?
How can I learn more about Sustainable Remediation?
Where can I find additional information on other sustainable initiatives, grants and assistance in Massachusetts?
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts and MassDEP hold as a high priority identifying opportunities to promote energy conservation and use of renewable energy sources such as wind power and solar energy. As part of achieving the Commonwealth's clean energy policy goals, BWSC is promoting the incorporation of sustainability considerations into remedy selection, implementation, and optimization at 21E sites.
This web page outlines the principles of Sustainable Remediation and the opportunities within the existing MCP process that are available to reduce the footprint of cleanup activities throughout the life of a project. MassDEP has developed this web page to identify emerging best practices and provide case examples to support PRPs and LSPs in their efforts to integrate sustainable approaches into their remedy selection and implementation.
Sustainable Remediation includes redeveloping Brownfields properties as a way to stimulate the economy and promote environmental protection goals. Brownfields properties are often abandoned, or for sale or lease; they typically have been used for commercial or industrial purposes; and may have been reported to MassDEP because contamination has been found. Many opportunities are presented by the restoration of Brownfields properties: redevelopment ensues in ways that are economically beneficial for the community and restorative for the environment over the long term.
"Best Practices" for Sustainable Remediation includes a framework for decision-making that considers trade-offs among remediation alternatives. For example: Is it better to dig and haul contaminated soil or manage waste in place? Consider the air and water impacts:
- Heavy equipment usage on site (and to/from site)
- Vehicle miles traveled
- Dust, volatilization and erosion management
- Transferring pollutants versus contaminant destruction
Site-specific data and an understanding of the intended site reuse are needed to make the most sustainable decision. Baseline data on the environmental impact of remedial options are also critical, but this type of information is generally difficult to quantify. Much more research, including pilot studies, will be necessary to effectively compare the sustainability of various remedial options. Some of this research is underway by federal, state and private sector-led advisory groups involved in developing guidance and other tools, including Best Management Practices.
What is Sustainable Remediation?
The goal of remediation is to protect human health and the environment by reducing or eliminating the risks and deleterious impacts of chemical contamination through mitigation measures. In the past, most remediation systems were implemented without consideration of sustainable practices, and without considering their potential for transferring impacts to other media.
"Sustainability" is the balancing of economic growth, protection of the environment, and social responsibility, toward achievement of an improved quality of life for ourselves and future generations.1 When applied to disposal site remediation, sustainable practices consider factors during the remedy selection phase that improve the overall environmental performance of a remedy. Sustainable Remediation maximizes the net environmental, societal and economic benefits of a cleanup.
Whether implementing a new remedy or optimizing an existing remedy, sustainable practices are those that build on environmental practices in use across business and public sectors to reduce:
- consumption of non-renewable energy
- the use of resources such as land and water
- ecosystem impacts
- material consumption and waste generation
- emissions of green house gases
1 United Nations General Assembly (1987) Report of the World Commission on Environment and Development: Our Common Future. Transmitted to the General Assembly as an Annex to document A/42/427 - Development and International Co-operation: Environment. Retrieved on: 2009-02-15.
What is the difference between Green Remediation and Sustainable Remediation?
These two terms are often used interchangeably but Sustainable Remediation encompasses a broader approach. Green Remediation looks to maximize the net environmental benefit of a cleanup through consideration of remedy energy requirements, efficiency of on-site activities, and reduction of impacts on surrounding areas. Sustainable Remediation includes these benefits but also brings social and economic benefits into consideration.
Are there any MCP requirements regarding Sustainable Remediation?
There are no specific "sustainability" requirements in the MCP. The MCP recognizes energy consumption and other factors that are relevant to sustainability as considerations in remedy selection. In particular, 310 CMR 40.0858(4) requires an evaluation of
- "the relative consumption of energy resources in the operation of the alternatives, and the externalities associated with the use of those resources;" and
- the "costs of environmental restoration, potential damages to natural resources, including consideration of impacts to surface waters, wetlands, wildlife, fish and shellfish habitat".
MassDEP promotes the consideration of Sustainable Remediation within the framework of the current MCP. The MCP is flexible enough as written to incorporate sustainable practices into site remediation at 21E sites.
How are sustainability considerations weighed against other MCP requirements to undertake remedial action?
While MassDEP encourages the selection of effective sustainable remedies that maximize the net environmental benefit of the cleanup, the MCP requires timely actions to eliminate and prevent certain conditions. These conditions include Imminent Hazards, Conditions of Substantial Release Migration, Substantial Hazards, and the elimination and control of Oil and Hazardous Material sources. Sustainability considerations may not be used to override the requirement to implement a remedy that results in the timely elimination or prevention of such conditions.
What are examples of sustainable remedies being implemented at 21E Sites?
MassDEP is reviewing site files to identify examples for inclusion on this web page. If you have examples of sustainable remedies being implemented at 21E sites that you are willing to share, we would like to hear from you. Please forward them (photos and videos are welcome) to Rose Knox at firstname.lastname@example.com or at 1 Winter Street, Boston, MA 02108 for consideration on this web page.
Sustainable Remediation Examples at 21E sites
How can I learn more about Sustainable Remediation?
Sustainability is an evolving topic. Many federal, state and private sector-led advisory groups are developing guidance and other tools, including Best Management Practices involved in identifying sustainability strategies. These strategies will complement the process used to evaluate and select remedial alternatives. Links to web pages containing this information are provided below.
EPA's Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response (OSWER)
ITRC Green and Sustainable Remediation Team
Sustainable Remediation Forum
Where can I find additional information on other sustainable initiatives, grants and assistance in Massachusetts?
The list below of links to tools and other MassDEP resources can help you support clean energy and promote energy efficiency. In addition, many clean energy programs and initiatives are underway within the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EOEEA), the Division of Energy Resources (DOER), and the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative (see information and links below).
Clean Energy/Energy Efficiency
Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs
Department of Energy Resources
Massachusetts Technology Collaborative
Brownfields program incentives are available to buyers, and sometimes sellers, of contaminated property provided there is a commitment to cleanup and redevelopment. Brownfields redevelopment in many respects embodies sustainability principles by ensuring the reuse of a property in lieu of new construction on undeveloped lands that serve as habitat and open space. Brownfields properties are often located where there is an existing infrastructure, workforce and other amenities. Incentives can help parties identify risk, limit liability, and fund the cleanup of brownfields sites, enabling their reuse for industry, housing and other purposes.
MassDEP Brownfields
EEA Smart Growth Tool Kit
USEPA Sustainable Brownfields Pages


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Papilla incisiva
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A slight elevation of the mucosa at the anterior extremity of the raphe of the palate.
Synonym: papilla incisiva, palatine papilla.
interdental papilla, the gingiva that fills the interproximal space between two adjacent teeth.
Synonym: gingival septum, interproximal papilla.
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After last week's carb-fest, I'm feeling the need for something a little lighter and healthier… a little greener, even.
After all, in less than one month, I'm headed off for a week-long beach vacation in sunny Puerto Rico, and I'd hate for anyone to mistake me for a beached whale. (Okay, so maybe it's not that bad, but there are still a few parts of me that are… umm… fluffier than I'd like them to be.)
Thankfully, when it comes to these five gorgeous salads, swapping out my bowlful of pasta and sauce for a plate of lightly-dressed greens and veggies isn't exactly a sacrifice.
Bikini body, here I come!
Fava Bean and Brown Rice Salad (So Good and Tasty)
Source: sogoodandtasty.blogspot.com via Isabelle on Pinterest
Indian-Inspired Black Radish & Mung Bean Salad (Food Wanderings)
Source: foodwanderings.blogspot.com via Isabelle on Pinterest
Superfood Salad (Iowa Girl Eats)
Source: iowagirleats.com via Isabelle on Pinterest
White Bean, Roasted Beet and Butternut Squash Salad (The Healthy Foodie)
Source: thehealthyfoodie.net via Isabelle on Pinterest
Spinach-Strawberry Salad (The Parsley Thief)
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Blake Lively had her dog Penny bundled up in her coat, curlers in her hair, and an iPad in hand as she arrived on the set of Gossip Girl in NYC yesterday. Perhaps Blake's four-legged friend could use her own stylish jacket to stay warm. Blake's been working on the series in the chilly temperatures all week and the snow hasn't stopped her or other celebrities from stepping out and taking care of business. Her costar, Penn Badgley, braved some inclement weather of his own during a recent trip to Sundance to promote his big screen project with Demi Moore, Margin Call. Penn spoke about being excited to make the jump into independent film, saying that it's finally his chance to show the world he "can act."
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Sugarchile Robinson from Mo Town...
June 26 2012 at 3:58 PM
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talented child...and in case you haven't heard, another Lions football player has been thrown in jail for drunk driving,the 6th Detroit player jailed for either drunk driving or possessing wacky tabacky during the off season.
After Shu did a foot stompin' boogie on that Packer players head last year, the coach supposedly had a team meeting to lay down the law. As if players listen to a coach.
Maybe they could show this clip into training camp to demonstrate what boogie is all about.
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West First St. is a two-lane roadway with a speed limit of 25 miles per hour. Average daily traffic through the crossing is estimated at 3,990 vehicles.
The upgrades must be completed by Dec. 30, 2012. State GCPF funding is limited to $20,000 for the project. The approximate cost is $43,145. PSAP is contributing toward project costs above the grant amount.
The Legislature created the GCPF in 1969 to provide money for safety measures designed to decrease the potential for accidents and fatalities at public and private crossings and along railroad tracks in the state. The UTC administers the fund.
The UTC is the state agency responsible for railroad safety, including approving new grade crossings and closing or altering existing rail crossings. The agency investigates train accidents, inspects public-railroad crossings, approves rail-safety improvement projects and manages Operation Lifesaver, a rail-safety education program in Washington and nationwide.


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In April of 2016, we created a style shoot to showcase inspiration and design from a floral designer's point of view. Our studio consists of three talented and uniquely individual women and often our muse is simply our clientele. When a client shares a story, artifact or family heirloom with us, we love to brainstorm on how we can incorporate it into the wedding aesthetic. Whether it be something that features the client's passion, personality, or history, we are able to create something unique and personal to contribute to the decor, ultimately creating an overall cohesive look and feel with the attire, venue and wedding style. This shoot was published on Grey Likes Weddings in September, and can be seen here. We are excited that there will be additional blogs featuring this again in the new year.
For this shoot, we used heirloom Polish Pottery from our team member Elizabeth's family. This element was used in combination with gorgeous rentals from Event Rents and came together to create a personalized and inventive feel to a rented tablescape. The invitation suite was designed to mimic the artistic detail of the pottery. To complement this, we wanted to showcase a rich beautiful color palette including deep reds and soft sherbet tones with rich greenery. We used blooms that are not typically featured in summer months (i.e. amaryllis) and included plant blooms that are typically seen in domestic design vs. wedding work (i.e. begonias and kalanchoes). We absolutely adore using unique blossoms in atypical ways.
Along with the curated personal elements we featured a gorgeous nontraditional accessory, a custom floral necklace which highlighted the neckline of the Rue de Seine dress. Floral fashion is an element we love to create and encourage brides to use for receptions, incorporated into their bridal party, or in lieu of the typical bouquet or corsage.
In order to call out the individual details, Steve Stanton, our photographer, documented some of the most beautiful pieces of the tablescape and shoot overall. We love his etherial photography, his comfortable rapport with our models and his genuine talent and enthusiasm for his art form.
Our fabulous team:
Florals & Design – Us!
Photography – Steve Stanton Photography
Invitation Suite and Paper Goods – Lucky Onion
Venue – The Barn at Raccoon Creek
Hair & Makeup – All Dolled Up Colorado
Dress – Rue de Seine dress from A&Be Bridal Shop in Denver
Veil – Sarah Gabriel veil from A&Be Bridal Shop Denver
Rentals – Event Rents


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Is anyone entering Martha Stewart's Cookie Contest. I think it starts this week. I couldn't pull up the information yesterday when I tried. Hopefully it is available tomorrow.
Thanks for the tip - I didn't even know she had one! Is she looking for decoration or a recipe, I wonder? And are there certain rules or anything? thx
The rules are confusing, lol.
I am not sure. I was checking out the cupcakes she had selected and many of them were not amazing, just unique. They do not have to be decorated cookies, but they just want an individual cookie in each picture.
yeah, i was trying to read the rules, and i think i got lost. is it supposed to be 1 single cookie. i did see a couple of platters, and even a bouquet. are those going to be disqualified also?? i wonder?
maybe i'll have to put a call in to martha...lol
I was confused as well-so I put an individual cookie and a "collection" of some-just to cover all the bases!
I could not find the rules....can anyone get me the link or do you have to upload the pic then you see the rules
thanks for posting this!
I didn't really see much in the way of "rules" - on the page where you can upload the picture (on her website) it just said submit before 5/4. Did you see any other rules?
Thanks for the post. I'm going to enter this one! Good luck to all.
well cakediva, it looks like you are doing well as far as views go. you really are pushing forward with over 2000 views. no one else is even close!!
You are not far behind with your "Lemonade"!!!. 1036 views!!!
I might stick a picture in too. Thanks for the link. Good luck to everyone!
i'm still trying to figure out waht that bigfoot cookie is.....
hi dawn! you'll never believe this, but those were my lingerie cookies that Martha showed on her show yesterday! A friend from school called me last night and said she had taped the show, and she saw my cookies and Martha talking about them. She called me ASAP. I thought I would pass out. I am
utterly beyond words!
WHAT?!?!?!? i don't normally watch the show. were they the ones you posted in the contest?? OMG, that is so amazing. congratulations!!
WHAT?!?!?!? i don't normally watch the show. were they the ones you posted in the contest?? OMG, that is so amazing. congratulations!!
i was just looking at the cupcake winners. i thought it said you couldn't use any copyrighted pictures. i assumed that meant any cookies that were of copyrighted items, yet a hello kitty cupcake won. i so would have posted my mcdonald's cookies
Thanks for the info about the contest. I put one up
That is awesome, Joanne! Congrats!
I want to see our CC members entries!
Could those of you who have entered, post your "martha" photo to this thread?
I would love to go through all of the cookies in her contest but my computer is way to slow to go through the gallery on her site.
What lingerie cookies? Were they the pink and black ones?
There are some of the most amazing, DELICIOUS looking cookies I have ever seen on that site! My mouth waters every time I see some of them...... and then I hit the cookie jar hard.
Here are my entries:
I think she (Martha) really goes for the more rustic, good tasting cookies rather then merely on looks, which is good.....because I guarantee you most of those cookies taste a heck of a lot better then my NFSC w/ MMF!
i posted the lemonade and the heart of fire
CakeDiva...Yes, they are the pink and black ones! My whole school was abuzz (I teach 4th grade) when they saw the show! Another staff member brought a tape of the show into school! I told them all it was my 15 seconds of fame, and now I have to go back to class to teach perimeter and area! lol
Here are the cookies that Martha showed on her show on Tuesday:
so joanne, what did she say about them???? did she say ooh la la?!?!?!
My sister sent me this link today to view the show online. I haven't tried it yet, but on the actual show, her "promo" for the cookie contest was right at the beginning of the show. She showed four cookies before mine, then when
she showed mine, she laughed, and said, "OOOOO la la lingerie! You can send these to your boyfriend, but you better have the same lingerie at home waiting for him! (or something similar..lololo) If anyone tries the link to the show and actually sees it, let me know.
ok....inquiring minds wanted to know...I tried the link...and it WORKS!
She talks about the cookie contest right in the first two minutes of her monologue, and then she shows the cookies....and guess what...
I didn't realize that was her cookie....I will PM her and tell her to watch her cookie being shown on tv!! How exciting!
That pea in a pod cookies is about the cutest thing! I love that one too! Great job on the lingerie cookies - they are awesome.
All I remember Martha saying and also reading about the cookie rules is that only two per person can be entered. I have seen some people with way more than that. It is tempting to enter more, but with my luck, I would probably be disqualified!


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Yucatan News: What's A Nauti-cup?
News from the Fishermen
Unfortunately, pulpo season is turning out to be the worst it has been in many years. Since this is the major cash catch on the coast of Yucatan, we hope that this soon turns around for the benefit of all who depend on the fishermen's spending capacity for their incomes as well as for the fishermen themselves. Sadly, a poor pulpo season only encourages the illegal capture of sea cucumbers, a species that is prized in Asia and, because of that, is endangered now around the world. We do hope that conditions for pulpo fishing improve soon so that the local economy at the beach will no longer be under this kind of stress.
Baby Turtles Released near Telchac Puerto
Children, as usual, released 42 baby turtles this past week from a turtle camp near Telchac Puerto and a long-standing question we've had was finally answered. We knew that CETMAR has a camp for the protection and conservation of turtle nests but, sometimes, the people who come to the rescue come from not only farther away, but from a completely different direction! We wondered if there are other turtle camps in Yucatan – and now we know. Sedum has turtle camps at Telchac Puerto, Dzilam Bravo, and Sisal; CETMAR has the turtle camp at Yucalpeten; and Pronatura has turtle camps at Celestun and El Cuyo. In all, that adds up to six camps working constantly to protect and conserve the endangered sea turtles. As usual, employees and volunteers at all of the turtle camps are asking that citizens and visitors do their best to not put anything on the beaches that might get in the way of the baby turtles making their way to the sea, and that all outside lights are turned off at night so as not to confuse the baby turtles.
The Road from Chelem to Chuburna
It seems that the long awaited, newly surfaced road from Chelem to Chuburna is now 50% complete and is expected to be finished sometime in November. We know this is great news for the expats who live in Chuburna and for the Snowbirds who will soon be on their way to their winter homes there. We are sure that this brand new ribbon of highway will be a great boon to the local economy of Chuburna and especially to the artisans who live there.
Organic Gardening Comes to Chuburna
The new road between Chelem and Chuburna couldn't have come at a better time. There is a new program supporting organic gardening in Yucatan that will begin in 20 different municipalities throughout the state. In the Municipality of Progreso, it will begin in Chuburna. It is supported by federal, state and local agencies and has goals of not only feeding the families of the organic gardeners, but helping them grow enough extra to sell as well. This is a wonderful idea and the ladies of Chuburna look as if they are ready, willing and able to swing into full production as soon as upplies arrive.
Malecon Crowds
Every year, throughout the month of August, crowds on the Malecon in Progreso grow bigger as the month wears on. It really hasn't been too bad this year. It began with only 30,000 visitors the first weekend. The second weekend saw 50,000 visitors on the Malecon and the third weekend boosted that number to 80,000. If past numbers hold, and we are certain they will, the Malecon in Progreso can expect well over 100,000 visitors both this weekend and probably the next as well. No wonder so many beach residents rent out their houses and take a month's vacation elsewhere during August!
Nauti-Cup Traffic Jam
In Mexico, there is a competition called the Nauti-Cup, which consists of contestants following what is called the Nauti-Cup Trail to compete in such events as rowing and canoeing. One of the stops is in Progreso and they manage to make it here at least twice a year. The problem with holding the Nauti-Cup in Progreso is that there is not a parking lot large enough to hold everyone who wants to watch the event. To make matters worse, this year, there was a 5 hour traffic jam on the highway between Merida and Progreso because no one told the Federal Highway Department that all of those cars would be on the road that day. When attempts were made to drive to Progreso en mass, the would-be spectators found that one of the lanes of the highway was closed because it was being repaved. If ever there was a commercial for riding the bus from Merida to Progreso, this is it. No worries about parking when you get there! We also suggest that you book a room (well in advance) and go the day before so you'll be fresh to really enjoy whatever event you intend to attend.
Garbage Garbage Everywhere!
Can you imagine the volume of trash generated by almost 100,000 extra people in an approximately 17 block area? How does 50 tons of garbage per day sound? We often hear complaints about the amount of trash at the beach from people who only go there on holidays. We wonder how they would cope with 50 tons of trash a day in their neighborhood for 30 days in a row. If you go to the beach, please make sure that you leave no trash behind and you might even consider taking along an extra garbage bag to help a little in the effort to keep the beaches clean. Since there are almost 100,000 people at the beach every weekend, imagine what a help it would be if almost 100,000 extra bags of garbage were simply taken away from the beach each week. The relief would be immediate for municipal employees, as well as on the overtaxed landfill. Our thanks to all who try to leave no footprint when they leave our precious natural resources.
August 27: Audition for New Voices of the Mayab 2010
Preview New Voices del Mayab 2009: 9 videos
Each week, we list who will be singing at Cafe Peña K'aay T'aan in Casa de la Cultura del Mayab. The New Voices of the Mayab perform there often. These are the best of the best young voices in the State of Yucatan and they add three new members, using this contest, every year. This year, the first round of auditions will take place at the Casa de Cultura in Progreso. The municipalities represented will be: Progreso, Abala, Acanceh, Baca, Ixil, Chicxulub Pueblo, Conkal, Mococha, Seye, Tahmek, Techo, Timucuy, Tixcocob, Tixpehual, Ucu, Yaxkukul and Kanasin. The finalists will advance to competition in Merida where first place will win $30,000 pesos, second place will win $20,000 pesos, and third place will win $10,000. After that, with lots of hard work on their part, their careers are headed for the stars.
Location: Applicants must be between the ages of 16 and 35 and must apply to audition by August 27 at the Casa de la Cultura.
Admission: Free
More Information: For more information, please contact Felipe Manzano Frias, Municipal Director of Culture and Education, at the House of Culture of the Municipality of Progreso at 935-5972.
Miss Elegance Wins Miss Grandmother Title
We have a new Miss Abuelita 2010 in Yucatan! She won after being elected Miss Elegance – and elegant she is! She claims to be 68 years of age, but we would have guessed at least 10 years younger. She works with Doctors of Humor, operated by a group of doctors who believe a smile can make all the difference when treating those who are ill. After seeing the photos of Sra. Norma Bonada y Hernandez, we might have guessed movie star as her career, but Doctors of Humor sounds like a wonderful thing to be doing when one is 68, Miss Elegance and, now, Miss Abuelita 2010.
Blah, Blah and Blah from Monique Duval
Once again we bring you some of the random creative thoughts from Monique Duval, our bread-baking blessing here in Merida. You can read her musings here, and of course, if you want to meet Monique in person, get yourself down to the Slow Food Market on Saturday morning. You can find information and directions on our Events Calendar (linked in the upper right hand corner of every page) or on the page of Ongoing Events and Classes in Merida here.
What do you think of when you hear the word "Hydraulics." What do you think of when you hear this: "Sunday in the park." Can you find it in your heart to combine those associations and still feel at peace? Hydraulical Sundays in the Park?
That cacophonic collision of pastoral and mechanical zooms me -- body and soul -- way back to Brackenridge Park in San Antonio, Texas. It is a densely wooded park with streams, walking paths, horse paths, kissing couples and, twittering birds. And every Sunday, a day of rest and transcendence, these tranquil nature paths become jammed with miles and miles of bumping, grinding, vibrating, souped-up Low Riders who sit nestled deep inside the incomparable plushness of these firey sex- machines. Their bright cars parade slowly down the narrow paths like overgrown hydraulic birds. They strut past the miles and miles of Chicana-Texana girls in platform shoes and hot pants and mini-skirts and hair-sprayed heaps of curls that defy the Texas heat. Its a dance of hydraulic hype and petroleum products. The girls in their high-shine lip gloss reflecting the dappled sunlight right back into the mirrored shades of the low-riders. Its techno-nature lingo.
There is a natural exchange of light here, messages tucked inside the flash of chrome and patent leather. I used to go to these Sunday events. Me, a Chicana girl: Roots in Mexico, feet in Texas, head in the vast sky. How do we manage to bring it all together: Roots, place, dreams? We find a way we think is ours and then and those ways change.
Right now, thirty years later, I live in Mexico. I am making bread and food and hoping that it´s serving those who eat it and share it. Bread-making and cooking is the physical act of joining earth and sky, dreams and real life to the present moment. What does this have to do with Sundays in the park? I suppose not very much. It was a long, long time ago . What I did then to mark my place in the world was different than what I do now. If you took a rock and tossed it into my pool of existence the waves would have been stopped by my own young shores. But now, older and with that priceless sense of vastness and connectedness that age brings, that same toss of a rock creates infinite waves moving out and out and out mingling and coming back again to me in a different form, a saturated light of being.
I am feeding my little family (and anyone else who happens to stroll into my bakery) and finding meaning through the preparation of food. I am hydraulic Chicana girl turned into mother and wife and bread-maker. For now, its my way of bringing it all together: roots, place, dreams.
I wish you a slow, beautiful week here in Merida.
Oxkutzcab: A Young Yucateco Entrepreneur
Wilberth Hernandez Puch's father went away to work in the United States, but leaving Yucatan was never in this young man's plans. However, if he was to remain in Oxkutzcab, in the southern part of the state, he would have to find employment that would earn him enough money to justify staying. Then, Wilberth's father sent him a Sony Handycam and, as they say, the rest is history. Wilberth began to film any local event that brought people together. He found that he particularly likes special social events, such as birthdays, weddings, and school graduations. Soon, StudioFX was born and Wilberth was on his way to success. His quinceanera videos match the theme of the event and several are online at YouTube. Wilberth is also an accomplished DJ, so his commercial videos are right on target for making him one of the most successful videographers of the 21st century in Yucatan and beyond. Wilberth Hernandez Puch is one more reason we believe that the people of Yucatan have more natural talent than any other population we have seen in a long long time.


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Roots/Folk Music 29/1/10
Since her last successful gig at the Grand Opera House, Beth Nielsen Chapman has dealt with the kind of health scare that would have put most of us off following any career, let alone one in the public eye.
Thankfully, this most humble of souls has not let a brain tumour stand in her way, and now the American singer/songwriter is heading back to the Belfast venue on Wednesday.
This Back To Love Tour, with special guests Eilidh Patterson and Ben Glover, will feature many of her classic hits along with some great new material.
Meanwhile, you will be spoilt for choice on Thursday with the late Michael Jackson's flamboyant guitarist, Jennifer Batten, playing at the Black Box on the same night as the opening concert of Feile An Earraigh (028 9031 3440 or www.feilebelfast.com). The Transatlantic Sessions at the Waterfront features Sara Watkins, Dan Tyminski, Bruce Molsky, Tim & Mollie O'Brien, Eddi Reader, Karen Matheson, Cara Dillon and Aly Bain.
And on Sunday, don't forget the Belfast 4 Haiti fundraiser at the Limelight and The Bittersweets at the Black Box
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MLB 2005 Review
MLB 2005 provides PS2 baseball fans with more than just a roster update over the 2004 incarnation of the game. The first thing you'll notice is that the game has undergone a graphics overhaul and that the results are good. The animations are smooth, most of the players are recognizable, and the stadiums look pretty nice. The only really bad thing there is to say about the graphics is that the crowds look flat. Literally flat. Camera angles will often expose the crowd to be cardboard cutouts which takes some getting used to because it can seriously push your ability to suspend belief while playing the game. That being said, let's move on to what really matters in a sports game – the gameplay.
When pitching you'll be able to select from the pitcher's repertoire by pressing the face button corresponding to the desired type of pitch. You then use the left stick to aim the pitch using the onscreen strike zone square. To help you decide on pitch placement, the game breaks down the strike zone into smaller squares and color codes each one based on the batter's abilities. Cold zones appear in blue and indicate where you should try to place the ball, while hot spots are colored red and are best avoided unless you want to give up a hit. To keep you final pitch location secret, the aiming icon slowly fades from view although you can still change the location with the stick. When the pitch is ready to go, you hold down X to release the pitch. The longer you hold the button, then harder the throw.
|Swinging for the Green Monster.
On offense batting depends on the skill level you've selected. On the lowest skill setting it's a simple matter of timing. As long as the ball is near the strike zone you won't have much trouble connecting. This is a nice feature for the casual sports gamer as the more sim-focused sport games can be frustrating affairs just trying to connect with the ball. As you ratchet up the skill level you'll also need to use the stick to direct the location of your swing. Also, you can try to guess the location of the next pitch – guess right and you'll be rewarded with more pop in your swing.
When you have runners on base, close-up cams of each base appear in small onscreen windows letting both players know where the baserunners are at any moment. A small onscreen diamond also allows you to keep track of runners as they are on the basepaths, and in a nice touch the runners are represented by s square, circle, or triangle so that you always know which button to press to get a runner to advance or return to a base. That being said, I did run into a few situations where the runners didn't seem to do what I wanted them to do despite the onscreen button help provided.
Overall the game tends to be weighted to the offense and you'll regularly bang out hits in the double digits. Against the CPU it is not uncommon to play many games before you even see a walk. This provides more action and consequently more fun for gamers looking for more of an arcade experience in their sports games. Sim purists will cringe at the high averages and ERAs and the decided lack of pitcher duels in MLB 2005.
Some of MLB 2005's nice features include its high quality play by play which features the legendary Vin Scully, support for voice commands, and unlockable rewards. If you play with a headset connected you can issue commands such as ordering your outfielders to play shallow. It's a surprisingly useful feature and you'll be more inclined to position your fielders since it is easy to do so and does not detract from concentrating on your pitching. Before you play a game MLB 2005 will set some goals for you to accomplish. If you reach these goals then you'll be rewarded with points that you can use to unlock old uniforms, stadiums, and players as well as some cheat functions. MLB 2005 was also nice enough to make the goals attainable so that the unlockable features will be available to most players and not just a hardcore few.


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About Diane Gibson-Gray
I am proud to call Antioch home for the greater majority of my life. I am a retired from the telecommunications industry and currently an Executive Director for a local nonprofit. I graduated from Antioch High School, as did my son, James K. Gray, III. My husband Ken Gray is a retired Recreation Supervisor for the City of Pittsburg.
School Board Experience
I was first elected to the Antioch Unified School District (AUSD) as a trustee in 2008 and am currently serving my 2nd term. AUSD is the 2nd largest employer in the city of Antioch with a budget of $160 million, over 1,800 employees, 19,000 students and 25 school sites. I am proud and humbled to have a role in our community as your elected representative.
When I was first elected, Antioch Unified School District had one Linked Learning Academy at the high school level; today there are ten. Music, art and counselors have been reinstated and vice principals are in every elementary school. Two school bonds have been passed, bringing improvements at Antioch High School and at fourteen of our 40-year old schools. The Mello Roos Tax ends this year and the focus needs to be on improving the 20-year old southeast schools.
Antioch Unified School District has a new superintendent who has the courage to bravely face today's unique issues, work collaboratively with parents, staff and community, understands that a budget drives goals and the district's long-term objectives. We have great staff and students and our story is changing; however there is still more work to be done.
Work/Community Experience
Shortly after graduating from Antioch High School, I began working at what I now realize was a "start-up" industry: Cable Television. My first position was Temporary Marketing Clerk and my last position was Regional Director for Northern California. I was responsible for many customer facing operations during my career: Call Centers, Cable Stores, Area Business Operations, Marketing and Government Affairs.
After a 28 year career I as given the opportunity to take an early retirement package. After a few months I realized 48 years of age was too young to retire and have worked the past 12 years as the nonprofit Executive Director for the Antioch Arts & Cultural Foundation. I am responsible for artist exhibits the downtown Lynn House Gallery, Free Antioch Summer Concerts in Waldie Plaza, partnering with other nonprofits on community events and endeavors. It is a wonderful life.
Throughout my career I have indulged my passion for my community. I've served on the Antioch Planning Commission, am currently a Rotarian, a Leo Fontana Foundation Board Member, 20-year Soroptimist and have worked on more events and committees that I can name. I like to keep busy.
Personal History
Growing up in Antioch was wonderful and I believe Antioch has the potential to be wonderful again.
Making the decision to raise our family in Antioch, my husband and I purchased a home in southeast Antioch when we first married and enjoyed living in two southeast Antioch homes. In 2011, we moved from southeast Antioch to the downtown area and are enjoying living in a 1930's historical home in Beede Park, across from Antioch City Park, where I played as a child. The prior owners had a tradition of decorating the flamingos in holiday wear and we have continued that tradition. We have enjoyed working on the home to make it ours.
My husband, Ken (James K. Gray Jr) is now fully retired and lives to play bocce. He is on five teams and has built a home bocce court to keep him busy. He is also very active in the community: Tri Delta Transit Board Member, First Baptist Head Start Board Member, Caring Hands Board Member and more. He continues to give back to the community. Our son James K. Gray III is an LMC and Cal-State East Bay graduate, lives in Antioch and works for BART.
I am fortunate to have the time and energy to make life interesting and fun. Antioch is a great place to work, live and play.
Thank you for allowing me be your Antioch Unified School District Trustee.


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Norman (Kodi Smit-McPhee, The Road) sees dead people: every day, whether he's walking to and from school or watching horror movies in his living room, the creepy green spirits of those long passed loom over the young boy. But he doesn't just see the specters; Norman speaks with them, shooting the breeze with a paratrooper stuck in a tree, conversing with a hippy who seems content enough in his haze, and occasionally relaying mundane requests to his family from their dead grandmother. Somehow, though, the small town of Blithe Hollow knows about Norman's dark gift, leading to them treating the boy like mentally-unstable oddball, where bullies pick on him and even his traditional family -- his handyman father (Jeff Garlin), his caring but concerned mother (Leslie Mann), and his ditzy popular-girl sister (Anna Kendrick) -- view him with a suspicious eye. But, as one can expect from a youngster-oriented paranormal adventure such as this, Norman's gift will soon become the thing that'll save his town from those other-worldly frights that make him an outcast.
ParaNorman is the latest stop-motion vision from the wheelhouse at Laika Entertainment -- the studio responsible for Coraline and production elements of Corpse Bride -- emerging from a script written by storyboard artist / designer Chris Butler. Under the co-direction of Butler and The Tale of Despereaux's Sam Fell, that script takes shape in a way that seems to know that the premise could be viewed as dark and morbid, so they dial up the youth-oriented mannerisms for a vibrant, sympathetic twenty-minute beginning. Norman gets chummy with his plump, equally-bullied friend, Neil (Tucker Albrizzi), who tries to turn his frown upside-down by inviting him to play and, yes, talking about his ability to interact with the dead; they look past each other's idiosyncrasies, leading down a weatherworn path towards a message about misunderstood and bullied kids. The characters around Norman tend to be unoriginal, little more than a mash of the types in The Goonies and Harry Potter, but they're handled well enough to make their purpose feel authentic.
As a mystery emerges of a historical curse plaguing Blithe Hollow, furthered by revelations from Norman's uncle, the unkempt Mr. Pendergrast (John Goodman), the material picks up the pace and grows spookier alongside Norman and Neil's budding friendship. That's where Butler's script excels: at creating a supernatural adventure with broad appeal in the spell it casts, replete with not-so-scary grotesqueries, ghoulish one-liners, and fond references to genre classics with numerous gags that only the older crowd will grasp. Occasionally, the characters get in the way of sustaining that mood, such as the limp and predictable fawning from Norman's sister, Courtney, over Neil's brawny dolt of a brother, Mitch (Casey Affleck), and the foreseeable antics of the token bully, Alvin (Christopher Mintz-Plasse). The essence bottled in what Butler's written, however -- a 300-year-old witch's curse, involving zombies and Norman's struggle with his own tormenter -- still capably sweeps them along for the ride, and not without amusing type-centered gags (or, unfortunately, a few easy shifts in temperament to suit the plot).
The blend of stop-motion and computer-generated artwork are what gives ParaNorman its distinct personality, though, and there's a considerable amount to marvel in Laika's doting craftsmanship. Less-focused on free-form artistry than Coraline, but not without a few robust inventive expressions, Butler and Fell are instead more compelled to sustain the illusion of a semi-practical environment and embellished characters within Norman's story, letting elements like the walking dead, mystical tornadoes, and wisps of green hand-shaped smoke effortlessly bleed into the picture. Once reality begins to distort, you'll find quite a few breath-snatching surprises; there's a scene in a bathroom stall where tiles rattle out-of-place against the wall around Norman before a magical explosion, which masterfully captures the intended mood with impeccable visual delights and sounds. Blithe's Hollow presents a spooky town with occasional eerie houses and gnarled wooded areas, an ideal stomping ground for accursed zombies to rise from the grave and torment townsfolk.
While the bulk of ParaNorman hits peaks and valleys of satisfaction across its 80-minute span, the ending really brings the experience full-circle in one of the film's high points. A push of mystical bombast and sensory delights bundles the story's central themes -- the persistence of bullies, being ostracized for being "different", and the hate it breeds -- and sends them speeding towards an electric finale that lands on a fitting, heartening outcome to the curse, if forced in how Norman's ability factors into the puzzle. The message that underscores the ending can also, perhaps, be a bit redundant and heavy-handed; Butler and Fell zero in on a clear-cut sensation they want the audience to take away about the misunderstood, bullied people that march to the beat of their own drummers, even though Norman's treatment gets this point across on its own. In the midst of a gothic adventure that's tailor-made for Halloween viewing, where the zombies and ghosts of the past walk the streets, it's not a bad point to reinforce, really.
The Blu-ray:
Video and Audio:
Universal's Blu-ray presentation for Coraline remains a dazzler, emphasizing exactly how strong the format can be with robust colors and fine details in artistic flourishes. However, ParaNorman's 2.35:1-framed 1080p treatment trumps even that one, with a vivid and captivating transfer that's, quite simply, flawless. I doubt there's a shade from the rainbow that doesn't make an appearance in this production: blasts of neon greens, the orange-red hue from behind Norman's sunlit ears, and moody browns, olives, blues, and purples all faultlessly populate the image. Fine detail in clothing reveals razor-sharp textiles and the strands of hair in the models are crisp and tangible, while every stick of the environments -- small-town streets filled with shops and citizens, gnarled wooded areas with curved branches, and dark interiors of houses crammed tight with "stuff" -- create an impeccable environment. Top that with damn-near perfect contrast levels that show the utmost respect for detail in shadows and a complete lack of visible flaws, and it's, well ... a splendid, sumptuous piece of animation.
The 5-channel Master Audio track comes ever-so close to matching the precision of the visuals, though saying that it stays a step or two behind isn't negative in the slightest. The only place where it slumps is within a few patches of middling dialogue, hampered by thinness that makes it feel a little airier than it should. Outside of that, we're working with a stellar sonic treatment here: John Brion's score stretches its legs to all sides of the surround stage, not dominating sound elements as they mingle with the music, while atmospheric elements like echoes, footsteps, and rushes of magical energy thrive in their separation among the full channel spread. The dialogue also exhibits sharp awareness of separation in the front end of the design, consistently allowing conversations to occupy in-between spots for an immersive experience. Fluttering bathroom tiles, the slam of a hand against a locker, and the shocks of electricity offer, snappy, crisp sound elements, and more than a few points involving a ramshackle van test the lower-frequency elements. All in all, it's a clear, versatile track with plenty of force.
Special Features:
Commentary with Chris Butler and Sam Fell:
So much work goes into making one of Laika's brand of animated films -- computer-generated work, stop-motion work, production design, framing, lighting, the works -- so it'd be reasonable to assume that the filmmakers might have a thing or two to say about the process. Boy, do Butler and Fell not disappoint; in a barrage of unpretentious, conversational chatter, they dig into the details of the film's cornucopia of complicated shots. Revealing camera tricks (such as propping models on boxes), the difficulty of certain models (such as Alvin's), references to specific horror movies and photographers, and the comparison of digital versus practical effects, their rhythm is consistent and revelatory. On top of that, Butler also focuses on his writing and his intended techniques, and each scene triggers thought after thought about topics to explore ... and they have a little bit of fun with hidden details, such as the brand of underwear Mr. Prendergast is wearing. Terrific stuff.
Peering Through the Veil: Behind the Scenes of ParaNorman (40:49, HD):
A series of nine chapters encapsulate this making-of feature, which includes interviews with directors Butler and Fell and the artists behind the film, beautifully-photographed behind-the-scenes shots of the on-set work, and integrated split-screen / revealing shots -- character sketches, side-by-side comparisons between Massachusetts and Blithe Hollow, and preliminary storyboards / renderings. You'll get to see the intense detail that fits into the sets, shots, and character model to make them look off-kilter and detailed, and then the material shifts to the sound booth recordings with all the actors, constructing the characters themselves, .and focusing on the zombie models. The material bleed together really well across all nine of the segments, which are: That's ParaNorman, Creating a World, Voicing ParaNorman, Building Characters, Making Faces, Rigging the Game, Bringing the Undead to Life, Angry Aggie, and Weird and Wonderful.
On top of that, Universal have also included a series of three Preliminary Animatic Sequences (9:09, HD) -- essentially un-rendered deleted scenes -- that may or may not have been wise choices of things to remove due to their superfluous nature (the overextended scenes add character material, yet would've messed with the film' rhythm), which also includes optional Commentary with Butler and Fell. And, to polish things off, a series of seven brief Featurettes (14:10, HD) lasting about two minutes a piece have been included, focusing on a wide variety of topic for press-kit purposes. Also, Disc Two is a DVD version of the film, which contains all the special features available on the Blu-ray.
Final Thoughts:
Fans of Coraline and Laika's animation studio will discover a slightly different but exciting deviation in ParaNorman: instead of focusing on something more abstract and cerebral, the artistry at-work here centers directly on creating a cohesive, enthralling horror-adventure with dashes of creativity adding to the eerie atmosphere. While fairly dark in premise, Chris Butler's story about a misunderstood boy who communicates with the dead isn't short on liveliness or entertainment value, crammed full of one-liners and visual flourishes as Norman and his friends scramble to rid Blithe Hollow of an old witch's curse. Sure, the characters can be seen as bluntly surface-level and the story's a predictably standard one, but the charm and inventiveness jammed into every frame elevate those elements into a gorgeous, bewitching little ode to horror films and bullied oddballs. Universal's Blu-ray delivers on all fronts, too, with nearly-perfect audiovisual elements and a hearty slate of special features, including a great commentary and a wonderful 40+ minute behind-the-scenes piece. Butler and Fell's film itself receives a warm recommendation, but the Blu-ray's quality nudges that perception a bit higher. Highly Recommended.


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A San Diego motorist who collided with a fire engine last week, resulting in the death of his passenger, a 19-year-old aspiring model, had been jailed the day before in a drug investigation, authorities said.
Robbie Gillespie, 44, of San Diego, was arrested on June 18 with two women and a man in a Poway hotel, and drugs were seized, sheriff's Lt. Jeff Duckworth said Tuesday.
Duckworth said a criminal apprehension team of Poway deputies were conducting a drug investigation that took them to the hotel about 10 a.m. He declined to say what kind of drugs were confiscated.
Gillespie was arrested on suspicion of possessing drugs and drug paraphernalia, and being under the influence of a controlled substance. He was booked about 3:30 p.m., and later posted a bond and was released from jail.
Also arrested on various drug charges were Arielle Kanta, 20, Ashley Cohen, 18, and Anthony Cruz, 36. Cruz was jailed on additional charges of being a felon in possession of a firearm and a stun gun, Duckworth said.
All four suspects got out of jail on bond or bail.
An arraignment date was set for Tuesday, but the hearing was cancelled by the District Attorney's Office pending additional investigation of the case.
After getting out of jail, Gillespie was driving Evelyn Courtney about 4 a.m. on June 19 when he collided with a fire engine at Poway Road and Midland Road in Poway. Courtney died in the crash and Gillespie was taken to a hospital for treatment of injuries.
Duckworth said the fire crew was headed to a medical-aid call with the engine's overhead lights flashing as they went through the intersection on a green light. The engine broadsided Gillespie's Honda on the passenger side.
An open alcohol bottle was found in the car, Duckworth said. Detectives are still investigating the crash and whether Gillespie had been drinking.
Courtney, who attended Poway and Mount Carmel high schools, had done some modeling and planned to go to college, acquaintances said.


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Verses with the word swallow in the Old Testament (22 verses):
Numbers 16:30
But if the LORD make a new thing, and the earth open her mouth, and swallow them up, with all that appertain unto them, and they go down quick into the pit; then ye shall understand that these men have provoked the LORD.
Numbers 16:34
And all Israel that were round about them fled at the cry of them: for they said, Lest the earth swallow us up also.
2 Samuel 20:19
I am one of them that are peaceable and faithful in Israel: thou seekest to destroy a city and a mother in Israel: why wilt thou swallow up the inheritance of the LORD?
2 Samuel 20:20
And Joab answered and said, Far be it, far be it from me, that I should swallow up or destroy.
Job 7:19
How long wilt thou not depart from me, nor let me alone till I swallow down my spittle?
Job 20:18
That which he laboured for shall he restore, and shall not swallow it down: according to his substance shall the restitution be, and he shall not rejoice therein.
Psalms 21:9
Thou shalt make them as a fiery oven in the time of thine anger: the LORD shall swallow them up in his wrath, and the fire shall devour them.
Psalms 56:1
Be merciful unto me, O God: for man would swallow me up; he fighting daily oppresseth me.
Psalms 56:2
Mine enemies would daily swallow me up: for they be many that fight against me, O thou most High.
Psalms 57:3
He shall send from heaven, and save me from the reproach of him that would swallow me up. Selah. God shall send forth his mercy and his truth.
Psalms 69:15
Let not the waterflood overflow me, neither let the deep swallow me up, and let not the pit shut her mouth upon me.
Psalms 84:3
Yea, the sparrow hath found an house, and the swallow a nest for herself, where she may lay her young, even thine altars, O LORD of hosts, my King, and my God.
Proverbs 1:12
Let us swallow them up alive as the grave; and whole, as those that go down into the pit:
Proverbs 26:2
As the bird by wandering, as the swallow by flying, so the curse causeless shall not come.
Ecclesiastes 10:12
The words of a wise man's mouth are gracious; but the lips of a fool will swallow up himself.
Isaiah 25:8
He will swallow up death in victory; and the Lord GOD will wipe away tears from off all faces; and the rebuke of his people shall he take away from off all the earth: for the LORD hath spoken it.
Isaiah 38:14
Like a crane or a swallow, so did I chatter: I did mourn as a dove: mine eyes fail with looking upward: O LORD, I am oppressed; undertake for me.
Jeremiah 8:7
Yea, the stork in the heaven knoweth her appointed times; and the turtle and the crane and the swallow observe the time of their coming; but my people know not the judgment of the LORD.
Hosea 8:7
For they have sown the wind, and they shall reap the whirlwind: it hath no stalk; the bud shall yield no meal: if so be it yield, the strangers shall swallow it up.
Amos 8:4
Hear this, O ye that swallow up the needy, even to make the poor of the land to fail,
Obadiah 1:16
For as ye have drunk upon my holy mountain, so shall all the heathen drink continually, yea, they shall drink, and they shall swallow down, and they shall be as though they had not been.
Jonah 1:17
Now the LORD had prepared a great fish to swallow up Jonah. And Jonah was in the belly of the fish three days and three nights.


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Interviewers (Surveys)
Interviewers (Surveys) interview individuals and groups on their opinions and preferences for statistics and marketing research information. They must have excellent communication skills and be able to talk to strangers easily and perform repetitive tasks.
Quick summary
- Starting salary: $33,000 P/A Senior salary: $45,000 P/A Average salary: $40,000 P/A Wages will vary according to your level of skill, experience and employer Employment level: 5,200 as of November 2012 (Projected employment levels in 2017 of 5,300)
Average weekly hours: Average weekly hours worked for a full time Interviewer (Surveys) is 38.1 hours
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Employment for Interviewers (Surveys) declined by a rate of -7.1% over the past 5 years and is expected to grow slightly through 2017.
Employment growth
Total employment growth over the past 5 years for male and female, employed part-time and full-time is 1,300
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- Compile and calculate results of surveys and questionnaires for analysis
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text: Oscar-winning lesbian director Marleen Gorris (Antonia's Line) has been tapped to direct Bronte, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The film tells the story of the legendary Bronte sisters--Charlotte, Emily, and Ann--who between them created such literary classics as Wuthering Heights and Jane Eyre. Shooting is set to begin in the fall.


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Airline travel is difficult enough without passengers making a scene. But that's what occurred on an El Al flight from New York to Tel Aviv just before Rosh Hashanah, when a number of haredi men went so far as to try to pay other passengers so they would not have to sit next to women… Read More
Blood Money
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Spawn of Hate
Turkey's Recep Tayyip Erdogan was once a promising Middle Eastern leader. He had good relations with the West and a constructive, strategic relationship with Israel. And then it all fell apart. In the span of a few short years, Erdogan morphed into a despot who promoted a nationalist opposition to the West and a visceral… Read More
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Death in wartime is a given, and this includes civilian deaths. The death toll in Gaza has been high because Hamas has put its nihilistic "resistance" against Israel before the protection of the lives of its own civilians. And most of the civilized world seems to understand that point. What strikes us as hypocritical, however,… Read More
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The scourge of anti-Semitism is rearing its ugly head in Europe. And a troubling number of people aren't even pretending anymore. Gone are the days of the false explanation that "I'm not anti-Semitic, I'm just anti-Zionist." Instead, the haters are clear: They hate Jews. Case in point: The sign in a Brussels café is written… Read More
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He's among the hottest coaches in the NBA, having led his team to the finals in June. He's definitely the most famous Mike Brown in basketball.
But one thing the Cleveland Cavaliers coach isn't: the original Mike "The Brown Bear" Brown.
How do you compete with a guy who owns an electric sign with his name on it?
The NBA's original Mike Brown is back in town this week for the Rocky Mountain Revue. Still big. Still bearish. He played five seasons for the Jazz in the late '80s and early '90s, averaging five points and 4.4 rebounds for his career. But in Utah, under Jerry Sloan's rigid system, he averaged 5.8 points and 4.7 rebounds.
Now he's working as an assistant coach for the Seattle Sonics, who hired him to help coach the team's summer league entries. Brown isn't sure whether he'll be retained for the regular season. If not, perhaps he can approach the Cleveland Mike Brown and ask for a job.
"He says he gets a ton of my basketball cards in the mail, wanting him to sign them," says the Brown Bear. "I just tell him if he'll hire me, I'll make sure they get to the right guy."
Though not the Jazz's most famous player, Brown made his mark.
Acquired in a 1988 trade that sent Kelly Tripucka to Charlotte, he pounded away on the inside, spelling Mark Eaton when the starting center was in foul trouble. That's what happened in 1991 Brown's shining moment. A contract season, he averaged 9.6 points and 7.3 rebounds in the playoffs.
Aside from his burly shoulders and ever-present smile, Brown distinguished himself with a rather unique characteristic: He bounced the ball like he was pounding railroad spikes. The floor shook, drinks spilled, streetlights swayed.
"I did that for two reasons," said Brown. "First, I didn't want anyone to steal the ball. And besides that, I wanted to make sure the ball got back up to me."
Heaven help the poor guy whose hand got in the way.
He opened a restaurant in Sugar House called "Brown Bear's Burgers and Dogs," which he ended up selling after he was traded to Minnesota. His marketing hook: The burgers came with the fries piled on top.
Though the restaurant didn't last, it did have a certain marketability, including a sign with a bear wearing a basketball uniform.
He still has the sign, which he keeps at home in Las Vegas.
"It still lights up," says Brown.
Doesn't everyone in Vegas have their own sign?
After a playing career that included stops in Italy, Chicago, Utah, Minnesota, Philadelphia and Phoenix, he and his family moved to Nevada, where his wife Eshter founded The Embracing Project, a program to help youths who have been incarcerated. Among other charitable activities, the Browns try to connect American gang members with youth from Africa that are child-soldiers.
Brown's point is that American gang kids and war-torn children have more in common than they think. Both believe that they are the underclass, that they need guns to survive, and that they have no other options. And both are dying at an alarming rate.
Brown says when underprivileged kids from far-flung places are put together in a positive environment, something strange occurs. There's not more gang activity, but less.
The Browns are planning to take some American kids to Senegal next year. They are also encouraging the youths to become pen pals.
Seems life is better when there's someone to talk to.
Meanwhile, helping young people spurred Brown's interest in coaching. Though he never thought he would become a coach, after retirement he approached Reggie Theus, now coach of the Sacramento Kings. At that time Theus was heading the Las Vegas Slam of the ABA and Brown asked if he could help out.Comment on this story
He has since coached in the NBA's developmental league in Fayetteville and Roanoke.
Now, Brown says, he'd like to remain in coaching, perhaps in a player development/coaching role.
Does he plan to employ Sloan's vocal, grating coaching style?
"I took a little from all my coaches," says Brown. "Jerry is a good coach. Execution is the way he coaches, and often it's not talent, it's execution."
But no, he says, he's not going to become Jerry II.
"I'm not a military approach guy," says Brown.The way he sees it, there's no need to be a bear about it.
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i setup a server with 2 tankers and one awacs(su-33). when u ask where are the tankers located. if gives you one location,but when u go to a tanker closest to you. that the awacs hasn't given you the location of that one.you can't tank up with it! why? and how do u hook up with that tanker that the awacs hasn't given it's location to u.
The awacs has nothing to do with your ability to refuel. Also keep in mind that- like a lot of things- in LOMAC air to air refueling codes & script was a pretty half-assed effort. Why don't you just find the tanker manually? Extend the probe as you approach, and select the correct beer tap (#1,2,3 L-R)
Make sure that the tanker's mission is set correctly in the editor. (if the value is "nothing" it might do exactly that)
Online- you often have to get right up under the wing to get the tanker to execute the script and extend the hoses. I don't fly singleplayer at all, it might be different.
Well- I don;t know if it will make any difference for you, but...
Locate the tanker and position yourself behind it.
Switch to air to air mode & Bring up your EOS. Once you get a thermal hit- lock it up & use it to determine the tanker's exact altitude, and monitor it's speed during your initial close.
Continue to close on the tanker- being mindful of your speed in relation to his. You'll need to position yourself approx 5 meters below the tanker's altitude, set your ALT hold.
Now that you know it's speed and altitude, you are in position to approach- do so. When you're within oh.. about 5 clicks or so.. (I don't know that it really matters when) Switch to NAV mode and extend your probe. You will see a number 1,2,or 3 (left to right) on your HUD and a guide reticle. Pick a point and select it, and follow the guidance reticle in. Get right up under the wing if needed. Sometimes you have to get so close he calls out " Breakaway!!" and that will usually kick in the script. cript.
Not sure I understand your problem exactly. is it that your problem is only when you have several tankers? Have you run this multi-player mission with just one tanker and had it work OK?
of course as Konkussion alluded to, the multi-player air to air refueling is a problem. But then as far as i recall from discussions about this many years ago on the Forums, the Devs never actually promised air to air refuelling functionality in multi-player. In fact you CAN do it, but it is quite tricky as you cant actually see the hose till you are right on top of it.


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Monday, April 28, 2014 | 3:52 p.m.
For nearly a year, pitted wounds on inmate Ference Farkas' genitals have festered untreated as unsympathetic medical staff ignored them, a federal lawsuit filed against the Nevada Department of Corrections alleges.
Farkas, 53, was reportedly working in the kitchen of the Northern Nevada Correctional Center on May 11, 2013, when he accidentally spilled oven cleaner on the front of his pants. The caustic substance seeped through the fabric and dissolved patches of skin on his groin, causing it to peel and gouge away, according to a complaint filed last month in U.S. District Court in Las Vegas.
Doctors told Farkas in mid-2013 the injuries would require reconstructive surgery.
Yet a year since the accident, the inmate has been treated with little more than gauze and ointments, according to the suit. At one point a nurse told him to "wrap his penis tight to stop the bleeding," the suit alleges.
"Talk about deliberate indifference," said Farkas' attorney, Cal Potter, who specializes in criminal defense and civil rights cases. "This is almost something out of a horror movie."
State prison officials declined to comment, citing the pending litigation.
Medical staff should have been especially sympathetic "given the profound and unmistakable smell of putrefying flesh" emitted from the wounds, the suit says.
Guards openly teased Farkas, and medical staff shared details about his condition with other inmates, violating federal privacy laws, the suit said.
Farkas, who has been serving a sentence of 20 to 50 years since pleading guilty to second-degree murder in 2008, said doctors have retaliated against him for filing 25 grievances against medical staff in August by ignoring subsequent pleas for treatment.
On Nov. 15, a group of doctors knowingly walked away from the inmate as blood ran down his legs, according to the complaint. A nurse and a corrections officer stayed with him and treated him through the night.
Farkas has since been transferred to High Desert State Prison. He seeks an unspecified amount in damages.
"He's in very, very bad shape," Potter said.


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What's going for it? Starbucks has arrived. In most parts, this is cause for manning the barricades but, gracious, there remain scraps of land uncharted by American behemoths, crying out to be delivered from feeble old-school British coffee. This is one, an Olde Worlde market town turned new town, turned failed new-town-cum-saggy-commuter-burb, now turning into new town mark II, with mega plans from architects Allies and Morrison to overhaul the centre. Expect "elegant steel and glass pavilions", say the developers, water gardens, "aspirational shops", farmers' markets et al by 2013. Cheaper than the average Home Counties dormitory dronesville.
The case against ... Saggy. The economy's OK, with some decent firms located there, but last year's fire at Buncefield fuel depot destroyed many local homes and businesses. Postwar new-town plans were never completed ('twas ever thus). Rather an ugly duckling. A place where Harvester restaurants are avant garde. Poor shopping.
Well connected? Very. M1, M25, A41 dual carriageway, and endless ring roads and roundabouts (including the famous Magic Roundabout: six twirls for the price of one). Rail: mainline to London (30 minutes/every 20 minutes) and Rugby. Hourly Jetlink buses to Luton, Heathrow and Gatwick.
Schools Good. Of the primaries, St Cuthbert Mayne RC is "very good", says Ofsted, and Hammond "outstanding". Secondaries: Hemel Hempstead is "very effective" and John F Kennedy RC "outstanding".
Hang out at ... The cute Three Horseshoes at Bourne End for summer evenings by the canal. The Alford Arms at Frithsden for food.
Where to buy The old town, and old villages such as Bourne End gobbled up by the new town, are jammed with great period properties cheaper than nearby St Albans. Boxmoor and Box Lane are the posh end, plus villages such as Bovingdon, Felden, Potten End. Don't write off the new town: check out Leverstock Green and Gadebridge. New-builds creeping in.
Market values... Large five- to seven-bedroom period piles, £500,000-£1.3m, though mostly the £500,000-£700,000 mark. More middling detacheds, £300,000-£450,000. Old-town town houses and cottages, £200,000-£500,000; Victorian terraces, £200,000-£375,000. Copious modern terraces and semis, £140,000-£250,000. New-build two-beds, £230,000. Agents, such as Flaggs (01442 232888), on The Marlowes or in Boxmoor.
Bargain of the week Lovely two-bedroom, creeper-strewn, 16th-century, semi-detached, grade II-listed cottage with a nice garden in Bourne End, £219,950, with Nash Partnership (01442 863000).
From the streets of Hemel Hampstead ...
Jemima Furnish "The shops are crap, though getting better. But the old town's high street saves the day. Antique shops, tea shops and the great Cobbett & Keen deli."
Giles Munterson "People can be dead snobby about the new town, but we moved to a cracking 60s house in Leverstock. You do have to look hard to sort the wheat from the chaff with the modern houses, though."
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The scandal is currently sufficient
May with the sun them on you
that supplements expensive you;
And the pure light with you
to lead your house in the kind.
Anyone recognize the original song?
- The song came from an album released in 1968 so there's an age bias in this challenge.
- The album has been reissued on CD -- I was pleased.
- I believe the lyrics were actually borrowed from a traditional folk song.
- Somewhere along the line the translation acquired an extra line (and some extra concepts!) The original verse was four lines long.
- The original lyrics were comprehensible, although I've got to admit you could probably substitute the translated version into the song and few people would notice.


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Stratégies d'alliances et nouvelles frontières de la coopérative agro-alimentaire
[eng] The alliance strategies and the new boundaries of the agro-food co-operative - This document is based on the analysis of 70 alliances established between 1987 and 1999 by the cooperatives of the Brittany region. It analyses the consequences of this strategy on the agro-food cooperative boundaries. It shows the emergence of new cohesion forms regarding the business, geographical, strategical and governing dimensions. Their control represents a key challenge for the future of the co-operative system. [fre] À partir de l'étude de 70 alliances conclues sur la période 1987-1999 par les coopératives de la région Bretagne, l'objectif de cet article est d'analyser les conséquences de cette stratégie sur l'évolution des frontières de la coopérative agroalimentaire. Il met en évidence l'émergence de nouvelles cohérences au plan des métiers, de l'organisation spatiale, de la stratégie et du gouvernement des coopératives, dont la maîtrise constitue un enjeu pour l'avenir du système coopératif.
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The World Spends $300 Billion Subsidizing Fossil Fuels
The world is spending $300 billion every year to subsidize fossil fuels that pollute the air, wreck the climate ... and run the world's economy.
So what if we, as taxpayers, stopped spending $300 billion on coal, oil and natural gas, and started spending it instead on wind, sun and water?
That's the question at the heart of a new report from the United Nations Environment Program, which concludes that eliminating fuel subsidies would not only reduce greenhouse gas emissions, but might just inspire new economic growth. (Further, it concludes that fossil fuels subsidies sold as a way to help the poor keep the lights on actually do more to help the rich.)
"In the final analysis many fossil fuel subsidies are introduced for political reasons but are simply propping up and perpetuating inefficiencies in the global economy - they are thus part of the market failure that is climate change," UNEP Executive Director Achim Steiner said. Isn't it remarkable how subversive the U.N. can be?
The world spends about 0.7% of GDP on fossil fuel subsidies...
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