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Zuma's ANC leadership needs to prove sceptics wrong
Ten years ago this morning Nelson Mandela, the first black president of South Africa, handed over the leadership of the country's ruling African National Congress to Thabo Mbeki, his dapper silver-haired deputy, with a trenchant warning. "One temptation of a leader elected unopposed is that he may use that powerful position to settle scores with his detractors, marginalise them and surround himself with yes-men and -women", he told thousands of ANC delegates in the old Boer war town of Mafikeng. "A leader must keep the forces together but you cannot do that unless you allow dissent." Mr Mbeki stared into the middle distance, clearly irritated by the advice.
On Wednesday, however, those words came back to haunt him as South Africa awoke to the news that the party to which he had devoted his life had abruptly repudiated him and – especially, his opponents said – his domineering approach to governing. He cut a sad and lonely figure on Tuesday night as he walked off the stage in the sweaty marquee where this extraordinary revolution has climaxed. His defeat by Jacob Zuma, his populist former ally, in the election for the party's presidency reflected a rebellion that has been simmering within the ANC for at least two years. It was fuelled by grievances over Mr Mbeki's business-friendly economic policies and also his autocratic style of leadership. Given Mr Zuma's embroilment in a corruption scandal and his colourful past, the outcome is also hugely controversial. After five years under Mr Mandela and then eight and a half years under Mr Mbeki, the second phase of the post-apartheid story has begun.
Mr Zuma, who at 65 is the same age as Mr Mbeki, still has to survive an expected trial on corruption charges next year if he is to lead South Africa after the next general election in 2009 – which the party is on course to win easily. But his aides indicate that he expects to have a say in government decisions from here on in. He faces two pressing tasks: to unite the party and to disprove the sceptics about his abilities and intentions. In particular, business people are looking for a signal on how he intends to address the expectations of his core constituency, the poor, while not alarming foreign investors.
Fund managers have been broadly reassured by his insistence that he will not push for a radical shift to the left. They also accept he is by tradition a centrist ANC thinker rather than a socialist. But they continue to fret that his debt to the trade unions and the South African Communist party, whose support has fuelled his comeback from political near-oblivion two years ago, may in the medium term lead the ANC to jettison Mr Mbeki's free-market policies and commitment to fiscal discipline. A briefing note from the local offshoot of JPMorgan, the US investment bank, said on Wednesday: "Our economists remain concerned that a stagnation of reform or a change in the direction of policy could impair the inflow of direct investment and portfolio investment that is necessary for South Africa's current account deficit to be financed in the short term." There is particular interest in the future of Trevor Manuel, the finance minister, who has been acclaimed in the west for his handling of the nation's finances but has become a lightning rod for criticism of South Africa's economic record by Mr Zuma's allies. Business people are watching to see if he will be re-elected to the national executive committee on Thursday. "I am getting a lot of questions about whether Trevor Manuel's position on the NEC is safe. He is such a clear and obvious point person for the top-down macro-economic policies that have found favour with foreign investors over the last decade," says Jeff Gable, head of research at Absa Capital.
Mr Zuma's supporters said on Wednesday the main change would be of emphasis rather than policy. "We are not naive," says Che Matlhako, a senior official in the SACP. "We are not expecting socialism overnight." As part of a concerted charm offensive, union and SACP leaders lined up to deny they would be seeking cabinet posts in a possible Zuma-led government in 2009. But his allies do also make clear they expect a new national debate over policy, in particular how the country's economic boom of recent years could do more to improve the lives of the poor. "We think this [Mr Mbeki's] flirtation with neo-liberal policies has been absolutely disastrous for our development," Zwelinzima Vavi, the head of Cosatu, the largest union movement, told the Financial Times ahead of the ANC's conference.
Mr Manuel is the first to admit frustration with the performance of local government in disbursing the fruits of his economic management. Under his stewardship, South Africa's economy has expanded by an annual average of 5.2 per cent in the last three years as it has recorded its longest period of uninterrupted growth since the second world war. Yet on the ground in recent months there have been protests in townships complaining about slow progress in the provision of basic services. In a further reminder of the scale of the task facing the government, official statistics last week showed that the rate of job creation slowed in the last quarter and is not enough to meet the government's target of halving unemployment by 2014. But while willingly conceding that the ANC needs to find ways of overcoming bottlenecks, Treasury officials fear that having labelled Mr Mbeki's policies as favouring only a business elite, Mr Zuma's allies will turn back the clock and risk jeopardising the country's steady economic record.
As they partied into the early hours of Wednesday, singing and dancing, Mr Zuma's supporters argued that the most important lesson to be drawn from the upheaval was not about policy but accountability. "We were saying we could not be Zimbabwe. No, no, not here – in South Africa, we are better than that," says a senior party member who compares Mr Mbeki's failed bid for a third term as ANC leader with President Robert Mugabe's domination of Zimbabwe for the last 27 years. "Thabo should have listened to us. But he did not. He thought he knew best. Now the ANC has taken back control of the party." With the ANC facing no significant threat at the polls from South Africa's small opposition parties, the rebellion is indeed a sign of a healthy democratic pulse in the traditionally disciplined ruling party. It also bucks the trend among former African liberation movements, most of which have ossified once in power, and can be seen as a sign of the ANC's evolution from liberation movement into political party.
Mac Maharaj, one of Mr Mandela's cabinet ministers who fell out with Mr Mbeki, says debate had begun to "close down" in the last few years. "Now there is a message coming from the grassroots that there has been a disconnection between the party branches and the party leadership," he adds. "It is a very positive thing for democracy." The expressionless faces of the Mbeki-ite cabinet ministers and aides told the other side of the story. In a sign of how out of touch his inner circle has become with the grassroots, one of the best-known ministers on the international stage commented just before the result that Mr Mbeki would "win by a few hundred votes". As it was, Mr Zuma and five other officials were each swept in with about 60 per cent of the votes of the nearly 4,000 delegates.
A first indication of how Mr Zuma intends to lead comes on Thursday, at his closing speech to delegates at the five-yearly leadership conference. His aides highlight his reputation as a reconciler. They point to his record in helping to cement peace in his region of KwaZulu-Natal, which was riven by a low-level civil war between the ANC and the traditionalist Inkatha Freedom party in the late 1980s and early 1990s. They also attest to his patient attempts to broker peace in Burundi. "He is not a man of revenge nor one who harbours grudges," says Mo Shaik, an old friend. One of Mr Mbeki's allies recalls that when Mr Zuma was deputy president between 1999 and 2005 he was always happy to find time to listen to unionists and leftwingers whom Mr Mbeki had spurned. But this reputation for reconciliation will be put to the test in the new party leader's dealings with Mr Mbeki.
Relations between them have been poisonous since before 2005, when Mr Zuma was fired as the country's deputy president after his financial adviser, Schabir Shaik, a younger brother of Mo, was convicted of corruption over a multi-billion dollar arms deal. Mr Zuma's allies have long claimed state resources were misused to pursue subsequent rape charges laid against him by the daughter of a family friend. He was acquitted of rape last year and a corruption trial relating to his adviser's case collapsed on a technicality. But prosecutors have made clear they are close to charging him again. Most in the ANC expect this case – and probable tensions between the two camps – to overshadow politics next year. Mr Zuma's allies have indicated that they would be willing to call a vote of no confidence in the president and end his term early if they think he and his allies are conspiring against them.
Investors fear there could be paralysis as the national and party presidents vie for power. Many analysts suspect that, initially at least, Mr Zuma might surprise his critics, particularly those abroad whose only impression of him comes from his history of populist comments and his supporters' penchant for singing the old anti-apartheid song, "Bring me my machine gun". He can be expected to be much more outspoken than Mr Mbeki about South Africa's high levels of violent crime and its HIV/Aids crisis. He has hinted that he will be more critical in public of Mr Mugabe. But even so, his messy recent past makes many elders in the ANC describe his election as nothing to celebrate and lament that his record hardly befits the successor of such legends as Mr Mandela, Oliver Tambo and Chief Albert Luthuli. In his rape trial he made a series of hugely ill-advised comments about the role of women and about HIV/Aids. Helen Zille, the spirited leader of the opposition Democratic Alliance, told state radio on Wednesday that his election had "brought disgrace to the nation of South Africa".
Privately, many ANC intellectuals hope the corruption trial will prevent Mr Zuma from assuming the nation's presidency. Thus the country would have what many in business see as the best of both worlds: neither a third term for Mr Mbeki nor a first for Mr Zuma. Under those circumstances, Kgalema Motlanthe, the party's avuncular new deputy, would be the favourite to become the presidential candidate. But it is not out of the question that with Mr Zuma out of the running, Cyril Ramaphosa, the politician turned businessman who was Mr Mandela's first choice as deputy, would challenge him. He was one of the only members of the national executive looking at ease in recent days. By cannily opting to stay out of the race, he – almost alone in the upper echelons of the party – has emerged from this bruising struggle with his reputation unbesmirched. Or such was the speculation on Wednesday, as Mr Zuma's supporters celebrated in the rain.
But first Mr Zuma's new team faces a more immediate task. One of his closest allies says it will be hard to keep his "coalition of the disaffected" together. Ten years after Mr Mandela's unheeded warning, Mr Mbeki may not be tempted to give advice to his triumphant rival on Thursday, in his own "handing over the baton" speech. But if he does, Mr Zuma should listen. Only his diehard fans would disagree that there is a rocky road ahead.
'He is ready to say what does not work'
Residents of Nkandla are convinced that Jacob Zuma, their district's most famous son, understands the gritty realities of their lives. It is this perception, played out on a national scale, that has driven him to the top of the African National Congress and could make him South Africa's leader, write William MacNamara and William Wallis. High in the remote and hilly grasslands of KwaZulu-Natal, Nkandla, where Mr Zuma was born to a subsistence farming family, has the second highest unemployment rate in South Africa. HIV infections afflict more than one-third of a community whose men are compelled to leave home in search of work in the cities, often bringing back a disease that debilitates them, their wives and unborn children. In the local market, the greatest activity is at the liquor store, where young men line up in search of distraction.
It is a measure of how removed the district is from the gloss of an ongoing economic boom that Joseph Ntuli, a local rubbish collector, recalls the days of F.W. de Klerk, the apartheid era's last president, as a rosier time. "I am feeding five members of my family on a pension of R800 ($116, £58, €80) per month," says an elderly woman in the market, buying a bag of potato wedges for her grandson, who recently lost his job. "We're always wet," she says, pointing to a leaking market stall lashed by a rainstorm. "I would vote for the man who fixes this roof." In the eyes of most Nkandla villagers, the fixer of roofs and other local problems will be Mr Zuma. "He is used to being around the stalls. He understands our problems," says a woman selling sausages and potatoes, echoing a sentiment that spread through South Africa as the contest for the ANC leadership gathered pace.
Yet in several months of campaigning, Mr Zuma did not elaborate on how he might tackle the country's many social problems. Much of his support derives instead from his personal charisma: his son-of-the-soil humility is in contrast to President Thabo Mbeki's reputation as a cerebral, out-of-touch politician. Across KwaZulu-Natal and other provinces, Mr Zuma's ancestry is another source of support. His allies have played up his Zulu roots, horrifying many elders in the ANC, which prides itself on rising above tribal differences. An implicit message has been that it is time for a change from the ethnic Xhosas – including Oliver Tambo, Nelson Mandela and Mr Mbeki – who have dominated the party in recent decades. But Mr Zuma's regular immersion in Zulu traditions has proved appealing for a less controversial reason. As a politician he appears comfortable in his own skin. "Behind the technocracy of the current dispensation, people want to see socio-cultural life acknowledged," says Pearl Sithole, a researcher of rural issues at the Human Sciences Research Council in Durban. "To some people, Zuma offers an acknowledgment that there are social values on the ground that can be local and positive and that still empower the community." Asked what they want from a Zuma presidency, several women in Nkandla express alarm at rising crime and say children need firmer discipline. Says one: "We don't punish them, so they misbehave."
Yet a looming danger for Mr Zuma will be his limited ability to satisfy the many demands of the poor people singing his name. Zwelabo Zulu, Nkandla's mayor, paints a bleak picture of his constituency. Amid rising food and transport costs, parents are struggling to fund an education for their children. Moreover, many children are orphaned by Aids and leave school to look after younger siblings before they have learnt to read. Mr Zulu says the government's capacity to respond is hampered by a bureaucracy that is inefficient and often blind to the realities of the rural poor. Even if Mr Zuma focuses on these problems, his ability to put in place a stronger social agenda would be limited by the consensus-driven nature of the ANC, Mr Zulu says. "It would be unrealistic for people to expect radical and immediate change." Yet despite being a member of the Inkatha Freedom party, the Zulu nationalist party that has a history of conflict with the ANC, the mayor throws his full support behind the ANC's new leader. "He is humble, humble, humble," says Mr Zulu. "His main strength is an ear ready to listen and to say to colleagues, 'this does not work'." Would Mr Zuma's sense of place lead him to focus his powers on improving his hometown? "The statistics here speak for themselves and they should not be politicised," Mr Zulu answers. "We have a long way to go before things change for the better."
Alec Russel in The Financial Times, 19 Décembre 2007


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I don't really remember much about The Last Unicorn.
I remember that the guy from TRON was a fair haired prince, and Alan Arkin was a dorky wizard, and Robert Klein was a smartassed butterfly. I remember the orange-hued, wood-paneled soft-rock theme song by the band America; more accurately, I remember the part I put in the title of this post.
But mostly, I remember the movie as being kinda sad. The concept of melancholy wasn't all that well-formed in my 8 year-old brain. I knew this cartoon kinda looked like The Hobbit (both were Rankin-Bass productions), but was kinda confused when no slapstick comedy or goofy showtunes from ugly orcs occurred; I spent most of my cartoon-time pretending to knock alien robot airplanes off the couch into imaginary lava for the glory of the Autobots, so something working on an emotional level slightly deeper than "Yaaaa (fart)" was bound to slide right off me.
I remember my mom crying at it, though. I'd never seen mom pay any attention to my dumb cartoons, much less be affected enough to shed tears. So I knew there was some sort of power at work, just beyond my grasp. As I got older, I learned that both the movie and the book (by Peter S. Beagle) had a fervent fanbase. It might have bounced right off my dumb ass, but it landed like a ton of bricks on a whole bunch of other kids. It's easy to see how, in hindsight; It's a story about loss and transformation, with a cast of actors that was better than most live-action films of its time, with Mia Farrow, Christopher Lee, Keenan Wynn, and Angela Lansbury.
Lucky for those kids, and the kids those kids might have had in the meantime, Beagle is personally touring the country with a brand new 2K digital print of The Last Unicorn, and that tour stops at the Hollywood Theatre in November. Seems like a perfect opportunity for old fans to rediscover the film, and for new viewers to get their best possible first viewing. Details can be found here.
Here's the film's intro featuring that theme song, just in case you need to brush up on the lyrics before November.

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- Voting will be done on the You CAN Do the Rubik's Cube Facebook page from December 4 - 20, 2017.
- Prizes for the winning students and their teachers will be awarded in three categories: 50 cubes or less, 51-100 cubes, 101-225 cubes. See official rules for complete details.
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Arsenal welcomes WorldRemit as official online money transfer partner
Leading digital money transfer company WorldRemit and Arsenal partner to use the power of football to find a better way to connect communities
Meet Africa's startup stars
Meet the startups pitching at Seedstars Africa, 12 - 14 December 2017, in Maputo, Mozambique
Three key trends for African economic growth in 2018
Ecobank Group Research reveals three key emerging trends for Africa which it believes are strong evidence that Africa is on track for improved growth in 2018
Startups winners at AppsAfrica.com Innovation Awards
African startups Flare, Snapplify and Flutterwave were among the winners at the AppsAfrica.com Innovation Awards, which took place in Cape Town last night
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AfricaCom 2017 Awards finalists revealed
The top 20 shortlisted finalists for the AfricaCom 2017 Awards have been announced
Instant, secure, cashless payment for 33 African countries
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Unpacking the future for technology, media and telecoms in Africa
AfricaCom 2017 presents a global speaker line-up in this uncertain age of digital disruption and transformation
Pick n Pay trials bitcoin payments
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SA approves cross-border mobile money transfers
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Research indicates payment markets to pass $5tn by 2020
Visa and MasterCard's distinct evolutionary strategies in digital payments will underpin the success of a market expected to increase from $3.8 trillion to $5 trillion
How this Senegalese fintech startup is going pan-African
Fintech startup InTouch is a Senegalese company taking an unusual step by establishing a footprint across the continent
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Youtap solutions aim to simplify mobile payments in Africa and Asia
Youtap has launched a QR code solution and smartphone apps for mobile money services in Africa and Asia
Cash is no longer king. All hail digitisation
Cold, hard cash has been on the decline in mature first world economies since the 1990s when electronic banking started becoming popular.
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Iraqi painter quietly documented life under Islamic State
HAMAM AL-ALIL, Iraq — After the Islamic State swept into his town nearly three years ago, Mustafa al-Taee resolved to bear witness to the militants' brutal rule by secretly painting what he saw with his own eyes.
The result was a gallery of horrors: car bombs, dead children, an IS defector beheaded in a public square, a former police officer strung up by his legs for hours before being shot dead.
"They committed countless crimes and those crimes needed to be documented," said the 58-year-old grandfather, speaking in his home in the northern town of Hamam al-Alil, near the city of Mosul. "There were no journalists, no cameras."
Shuffling through his paintings, he comes to one showing a child with an amputated hand.
"Because he was starving, this child was going through the garbage, collecting empty Pepsi cans to sell and food leftovers to eat later," al-Taee said. A roadside bomb planted by the militants exploded, tearing off the child's hand and legs.
Islamic State militants swept across northwestern Iraq in the summer of 2014, capturing much of the country's north and west, including its second largest city, Mosul. The militants imposed a harsh and violent version of Islamic law.
Even in the privacy of al-Taee's home, painting was a risky endeavor. The extremist group forbids all independent media, and bans artistic renderings of human beings, which it views as a form of blasphemy.
"I expected them to shoot me at any time," al-Taee said.
A little more than a year ago, a neighbor who saw him drawing reported it to the militants. They came at night, breaking through his front door and jumping over the outer walls of his home, he said.
A search uncovered a painting of a woman and a car exploding. The car bomb killed the woman's husband, who was a soldier with the Iraqi army, in a targeted assassination.
The militants collected his canvases and tools, and took them away to be burned. He was taken to the Islamic State morality police, known as the Hisbah, which sentenced him to 30 lashes.
"After 15 lashes I started to cry," he said. "I couldn't feel the next 15."
He was jailed for 15 days, and for a month after his release he was unable to draw or paint.
"I couldn't eat, I couldn't draw. I was scared," he said.
But he eventually started again, painting and drawing pictures that illustrated life under the extremists and hiding them in a friend's car. When Iraqi forces drove the militants from Hamam al-Alil late last year, he no longer had to worry about being found out.
Reflecting on the risks he took, he said he couldn't bear to give up his art. It's an addiction, he said, "like smoking is an addiction for others."
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Space holiday will cost just £7k by 2030
A TRIP to Mars might be more accessible than you think.
Veteran astronaut Donald Thomas said demand for galactic tourism will drive prices down.
And he reckons it will be normal for holiday-makers to visit the International Space Station by 2030.
He said: "I expect that in the next couple of years Virgin Galactic will begin their sub-orbital space excursions."
Dr Thomas said prices are around £155,000 for these planned trips.
"I expect that in the next couple of years Virgin Galactic will begin their sub-orbital space excursions"Donald Thomas, astronaut
But he added: "I would anticipate that within a decade or two prices will drop to the $10,000 (£6,900) to $20,000 (£13,900) range."
Dr Thomas spent 44 days in space in the 1990s and is an ambassador for Nasa's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
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"With this history of the civil rights movement focusing on Everyman-turned-hero, the commoner as crusader for justice, Payne challenges the old idea that history is the biography of great men."Kirkus Reviews
"Remarkably astute in its judgments and strikingly sophisticated in its analyses . . . it is one of the most significant studies of the Black freedom struggle yet published."David J. Garrow, author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning Bearing the Cross
"This extremely important book clearly reveals the logic of how ordinary people propelled the civil rights movement. . . . [It] provides a basis for optimism as we approach the next century."Aldon Morris, author of The Origins of the Civil Rights Movement
Not a comprehensive history of the civil rights movement in Mississippi, this thoughtful study instead analyzes the legacy of community organizing there. Payne, who teaches African American studies, sociology and urban affairs at Northwestern University, notes that the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC), though grounded in youthful energy, gained much from the ``congealed experience'' of older leaders, such as Ella Baker and Septima Clark. Concentrating on the delta city of Greenwood, he offers useful profiles of local activists, showing that many came from families with traditions of social involvement or defiance. He also explores the disproportionate number of female volunteers, the older black generation's complex interactions with whites and the decline of organizing as the 1960s proceeded. And he notes that, despite an ideology of unity, black activists lost the capacity to work together. Photos not seen by PW. (Apr.)


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I need to get access to my sgh-a737 cell and I have debian 6.0.0 (the most stable). I just need to know if there is a driver or package for linux. Thanks to anyone who help me.
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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West Out in Manhattan to Catch Movie Flick
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West were enjoying the New York City sunshine on Saturday as they were seen out and about in the Big Apple before catching a movie together.
The reality TV star had told fans prior to her outing about her hair and her mood for the day.
"Aaliyah hair today," Kardashian tweeted before going out.
Earlier in the day she had also tweeted about listening to Stevie Wonder music: "Listening to Stevie Wonder! I just called to say I love you! He's the best!"
Meanwhile mother Kris Jenner and Kardashian are reportedly clashing over their plans for a new reality TV show as reports suggest that the Kardashian matriarch is pressuring her daughter to create drama in her love life for TV ratings.
Jenner, 56, is reportedly urging Kardashian, 31, to argue with her boyfriend Kanye West, 34, in an attempt to make the contrived plot lines more interesting in the couple's upcoming reality show. Kardashian is reportedly refusing to go along with her mother's ideas.
"It's not pretty! Kim is sick and tired of Kris trying to control every aspect of her new reality show with Kanye. They don't share the same vision at all. Kim wants it be cute and sweet and Kris wants drama, drama, drama!" a friend of the Kardashian family allegedly told Hollywoodlife.com.
"Kris is convinced that the show will only do well if there is drama, so she wants Kim and Kanye to pretend like they are fighting over which flat to purchase in London. Kim thinks this is completely ridiculous and is not willing to put on an act for ratings," the source went on.
Jenner, who reportedly negotiated a $40 million contract with the E! Network for upcoming seasons of the family's main reality TV show, is renowned for her pushy attitude.
Odom to proceed with their E! reality TV show "Khloe & Lamar" despite it nearly ruining their marriage and the NBA star's career. The couple reportedly went against Jenner's wishes and canceled the show.


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We've heard it for years. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. We understand that protein and healthy foods are essential fuel to start the day. I'm probably not alone in focusing first on a good caffeinated fill-up!
Now LUNCH – that seems to be where a lot of us can get into a little trouble. Lunch? Many of you may be shaking your heads and asking what THAT is? You know, that meal we're supposed to have around noon every day? Whether you work at home as a full-time Mom, family CEO, are retired, work outside of the home or both, we're all so crazy busy we seem to have completely abandoned the entire concept of lunch. Now wonder we often eat just about anything to get through a long afternoon.
Mason jar salads are not new and we've seen them all around the internet. Personally, I was more than a bit skeptical of the idea. I have to be honest, I have a lot of weird food neuroses, for which I am teased mercilessly by family and friends. No food touching on the plate. (Yes, my family reminds me endlessly that it all winds up in the same place!) No squeeze bottles of any kind. No pre-made sandwiches. Really, with all my odd food "rules," it's a wonder I even eat! So of course, salads sitting around in a jar for a week did not, at first glance, sound the least bit appealing to me.
Was I ever wrong! Mason jar salads are the PERFECT solution to ensuring a fresh, delicious and healthy lunch every day. Layer your ingredients in the jar, with the heaviest food at the bottom, put on the lids and that salad is sealed tightly. Make them all up on Sunday. When Friday rolls around, your salad will be as fresh and delicious as the one you had on Monday. The only thing I do differently from many of the recipes online is that I DO NOT put the salad dressing in the bottom of the jar. I put the salad on my plate and add the dressing each day. Listen, the whole jar salad thing was a big step for me!! I know that some people vacuum seal their salads, though for just one week, the jars alone have worked out fine for me for months.
Here's a great tip and idea for those of you who work outside of the home! Team up with a colleague! One of my amazing and lovely colleagues and I started tag-teaming the salads at the start of the New Year. I do the salads for both of us for one week, she takes the next week, and so on. It's working out great! We both have a delicious and healthy lunch every day and only have to "make" lunch twice each month. Plus, you feel a tiny bit pampered to have someone else have your lunch all prepared for you when it's not your week. It's such a bright spot in a sometimes stressful day.
The great thing about Mason jar salads is that the possibilities are endless! I'm doing chicken Caesar salads this week. I simply broiled chicken sprinkled with Jane's Crazy Mixed Up Salt – have you ever used this? I love it!! Layer chicken, romaine, shaved parmesan cheese and homemade whole wheat croutons (how to make below.) Last week, my colleague made a wonderful salad of spinach, bacon, almonds, dried cranberries, hard boiled eggs and Asiago cheese. They rocked!
Homemade croutons are so easy to make! I cut off the crusts and cube whole wheat bread (I like to use Arnold's Honey Whole Wheat.) Sprinkle liberally with equal parts olive oil and lemon olive oil, which imparts a wonderful flavor.
The bread will soak up the olive oil! Make sure the bread is coated but not soaked. I add Italian seasoning, lots of parmesan cheese and a dash of garlic salt.
Spread bread cubes in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake for about 15-20 minutes at 350 degrees.
You can bake them to the softness or crispness that you like. Let them cool and store them – of course – in a Mason jar!
Let's take back lunch! Instead of fast food, a candy bar from the vending machine, whatever the kids are having or NOTHING, put together Mason jar salads on Sunday and your lunch is "sealed" for the week!
Do you make Mason jar salads? We'd LOVE to hear about yours!!
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Based on the tremendous success we have had in the United States, this expansion into the Canadian market is a direct reflection of the growing demand for superior odor-fighting products
Bloomington, IL (Vocus) October 19, 2010
Canada now has a new weapon in the fight against dirt and odor, as ARM & HAMMER® vacuum accessories launch at Walmart this fall. Made to fit nearly any vacuum brand and model, ARM & HAMMER vacuum bags and filters remove pet dander, mold spores, dust and other allergens while using the odor-fighting power of baking soda to quickly and naturally remove most household smells.
"Based on the tremendous success we have had in the United States, this expansion into the Canadian market is a direct reflection of the growing demand for superior odor-fighting products," said Leiah Nhem, product manager for ARM & HAMMER vacuum accessories. "ARM & HAMMER products are known for providing natural and superior odor elimination, and we are thrilled to bring this benefit to homeowners who seek a cleaner indoor environment."
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The complete line includes the following:
- ARM & HAMMER vacuum bags and filters: 34 styles of vacuum bags and 22 styles of filters remove dirt and allergens, while eliminating odors caused by mold, bacteria and fungi that can linger throughout the home. The filters work by trapping small particles and allergens in the air through the vacuum during use, and the bags use the power of ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda to eliminate smells from inside the vacuum during storage.
- Vacuum belts: With 14 different styles to fit a variety of popular vacuums, the vacuum belts are built strong to extend the life of the vacuum and keep it running smoothly.
ARM & HAMMER vacuum accessories will be available at Walmart stores throughout Canada, beginning in October 2010. In addition, consumers find more information at armhammervac.com/canada.
The ARM & HAMMER vacuum accessories line is manufactured by Electrolux Home Care Products, Inc., the producer of leading floor care brands Eureka and Electrolux, in partnership with Church & Dwight Co., Inc., owner of the ARM & HAMMER® brand.
About Electrolux® Home Care Products, Inc.
Electrolux Home Care Products, Inc. (EHCP) leverages consumer driven insight to manufacture and market innovative floor care products under its well-known Eureka and Electrolux consumer brands. The company also sells high-quality commercial products under its Sanitaire brand name and central vacuums made by its Electrolux Central Vacuum Systems division (formerly known as Beam Industries). EHCP is based in Bloomington, Ill., and is a part of The Electrolux Group. EHCP Canada is based in Mississauga, Ontario, and is a part of The Electrolux Group. Visit electroluxca.com, eureka.com, sanitairevac.com or beamcanada.com for more information.
About Church & Dwight Co., Inc.
Church & Dwight Co., Inc. manufactures and markets a wide range of personal care, household and specialty products under the ARM & HAMMER trademark and other well-known brand names.


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Although the star has not yet confirmed that she and Ashton Kutcher are expecting, a new photo leaves little doubt in my mind a baby is on the way for the darling couple.
Kunis was recently spotted grocery shopping in California, reports US Weekly. In the picture, she's sporting an uber-comfortable look of a maxi, denim jacket, scarf and flip flops. But it looks as though there could be a baby bump under her flowy blouse. If indeed she is expecting, soon enough she won't be able to conceal her growing bump.
I recall wanting to disguise my burgeoning belly when I was recently pregnant. Although close friends and family knew, I wasn't ready to share our baby news with the world right away. Luckily it was in the winter, so I hid my bump under thick sweaters and my coat.
Still, I was struggling with really bad morning sickness and I knew I looked sick. Some friends asked what was up, but I brushed off their questions, saying I was just tired lately and had a lot going on.
Well, soon enough it was pretty obvious that my belly was a baby and not just seasonal weight gain. So, we came clean about our baby news. No one was surprised! Ha! A friend even told me she'd known I was pregnant by the way I was acting, and had just been waiting for me to announce it. Oh well.
I can understand why Mila Kunis wouldn't want to share her pregnancy news before she's ready. Or maybe she would prefer to keep her expectant status to herself for good. Either way, here's wishing the actress a happy and healthy pregnancy, now, or in the future!
What did you do to conceal your pregnancy from friends or co-workers early on? Share below in the comments section!
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Six Tyrone men accused of Corfu sex assault return home
Six young men from Co Tyrone have returned home from Corfu after an alleged sex attack which has shocked locals on the holiday island.
The men, all of whom are Irish passport holders, have strenuously denied the allegations that they were involved in the attack on a woman, understood to be aged 18.
None of the men can be identified for legal reasons and are between 19 and 22.
Consular assistance was provided by officials from Ireland's Department of Foreign Affairs in the area, due to the men's passports, before they flew back to Northern Ireland.
Typically, nationals contact the government under which their passport was issued when seeking help abroad.
"The department can confirm that we are providing consular assistance to six individuals and their families," said a spokesman.
People in Kavos, where the alleged attack happened, are reported to have been stunned by the events.
There was also widespreadshock in the towns in Tyrone where the young men live, with local people there reluctant to talk about the case.
One friend said the trip had been arranged some time ago and that the boys had gone simply to have "a good time".
The alleged victim is believed to be from the south of England.
She reported to Greek police that she went back to her hotel room with one of the men on last Saturday night.
It is claimed that a short time later five of the man's friends arrived and she was then subjected to a sex attack.
The woman is being assisted by the British consulate in Corfu. Initial charges have been laid under the Greek court system but no date for a court appearance has been set.
Four of the men were released on bail of £1,000 (€1,268) and two were released without charge.
DUP councillor Sammy Brush said the reports had shocked people in the county.
"Like most people I'm completely in the dark about this," he said. "It surprises me and it's not something you expect to hear.
"We often hear about things like this in England and other areas but very rarely out in the country. I'm shocked to hear these reports."
Sinn Fein councillor Sean McGuigan said people should wait until the full facts are known before making any judgement.
"If there is any degree of truth in this then it's shocking," he said.
Situated on the southern tip of Corfu, is a former finishing village which became a clubbers' paradise in the mid-1990s.
Hundreds of young Irish people travel there each year.
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Remember homeless at Christmas - bishops
The country's church leaders have urged the faithful to remember the homeless, refugees, those suffering as a result of terror attacks and those affected by flooding this Christmas.
In a joint message appealing to people to wish each other a hope-filled Christmas and New Year, the country's two most senior churchmen, Catholic Archbishop Eamon Martin and Church of Ireland Archbishop Richard Clarke in Armagh, described hope as "a rare commodity" in a world of violence and destruction.
And in their joint message, the Catholic and Church of Ireland bishops of Cork said this year's Christmas celebrations are taking place against the background of "fear and instability" following the terrorist attacks in Paris, war throughout the Middle East, and heightened international tensions.
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NEW YORK (CBSNewYork/AP) — John F. Kennedy Airport was closed for about two hours Sunday morning after a plane skidded off an icy runway into a snow bank.
Delta Connection Flight 4100, which was operated by Endeavor Air and carrying 35 people, had just landed from Toronto around 8 a.m. Sunday and had turned onto a taxiway when the incident occurred, Port Authority officials said. No injuries were reported.
As CBS 2's Janelle Burrell reported Sunday night, cellphone photos showed emergency crews trying to clear a path for the plane moments after it skidded off the runway.
"It could have been worse, a much worse scenario," Jordan Houlton told reporters after he emerged from the plane.


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Sweeping from Syria into Iraq, Islamic State fighters (ISIS) have been brutalizing and annihilating Christians. Read more...
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Sweeping from Syria into Iraq, Islamic State fighters (ISIS) have been brutalizing and annihilating Christians. How? Why? Where did the terrorists come from, and what can be done to stop them? For more than a decade, journalist Mindy Belz has reported on the ground from the Middle East, giving her unparalleled access to the story no one wants to believe. In They Say We Are Infidels, she brings the stark reality of this escalating genocide to light, tracking the stories of real-life Christians who refuse to abandon their faith--even in the face of losing everything, including their lives.
As Reading Lolita in Tehran did for Iran and We Wish to Inform You That Tomorrow We Will Be Killed with Our Families did for Rwanda, They Say We Are Infidels shines light into the Middle East through the stories of everyday heroes and heroines who will not be silenced. A must-read for anyone seeking a firmer grasp on the complex dynamics at play in war-torn Iraq and Syria, They Say We Are Infidels is the eye-opening and revelatory testimony of a journalist who heads into a war zone--and is forever changed by the people she encounters there.
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Belz, senior editor of World Magazine, began covering international events at the end of the Cold War, and in the early 1990s she witnessed Islamic extremism rising to fill the vacuum left behind by the collapse of Communism and the vanished geopolitical influence of the U.S.S.R. That initial sense of a significant shift in the region's power dynamics stuck with Belz, and after the 9/11 terrorist attacks, she began exclusively covering the Middle East. This book relates her travels throughout the region, including insight on the political situation and on-the-ground reportage. Belz traveled multiple times to dangerous locations in Syria, Iraq, and Lebanon to report firsthand how Christians were being driven from their homes, tortured, raped, and killed. She structures her account in chronological order, detailing the strangers who became friends and their harrowing escapes together that will leave readers alternately angry and frustrated at the international community for failing to take action on behalf of these displaced people. Belz's journalistic style makes this weighty text palatable, as her own story is woven through each thread. With militant groups continuing to grow and wreak havoc throughout the Middle East, Belz's account of life under siege is the latest in a chorus of voices rising up to demand an end to violence against the region's Christians. (Apr.)


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Arsenal are on the brink of signing Russian striker Alexander Kokorin. The Dynamo Moscow striker has been linked with Paris St Germain, Manchester United and Zenit.
Nicolas Gaitan has rejected a move to Al-Ahli in favour of a transfer to Manchester United. The Argentinian winger has been tipped to be the man to replace Angel Di Maria at Old Trafford.
Chelsea are confident they can complete a £110m double swoop for John Stones and Paul Poga before the end of the transfer window.
Arsenal and Liverpool are ready to pounce on a deal for Jakub Blaszczykowski after reports claimed he is ready to quit Borussia Dortmund.
Besiktas are close to confirming a deal for Manchester United flop Victor Valdes.
Everton have set their sights on Tottenham defender Federico Fazio, tabling a £5m bid for the Spurs centre-half.
Chelsea have targeted Zenit St Petersburg defender Ezequiel Garay as an alternative to Everton's John Stones. The Argentinian defender has been looking for a move away from Russia with Valencia and Roma among the clubs to have shown an interest.
Lewis Grabban, a reported target for Bournemouth, went AWOL from Norwich's team hotel after Canaries manager Alex Neil told him he was a substitute for their Capital One Cup tie with Rotherham.
Everton are discussing a move for Partick Thistle defender Jack Hendry, 20 and hope to iron out work permit issues with Ramiro Funes Mori from River Plate.
Tottenham will table a third offer for Saido Berahino after their latest bid was rejected on Tuesday.
John Stones has handed in a transfer request at Everton.
Watford have opened talks with Rennes over a possible £8m move for Abdoulaye Doucoure.
David Moyes and Real Sociedad are hopeful of closing a deal for Real Madrid midfielder Asier Illarramendi.
Leeds United are looking to sign Leicester City defender Liam Moore with Uwe Rosler watching the centre-back play in Tuesday's 4-1 victory against Bury.
Everton are making plans to sell John Stones despite denials he is set to leave the club with Chelsea set to make a fourth bid of around £33m.
Enner Valencia has blasted West Ham, claiming they have forgotten he is injured.
Mario Balotelli has re-joined AC Milan on a season-long loan.
West Brom have rejected a £22m Tottenham bid for Saido Berahino.
Tottenham are ready to loan out forgotten defender DeAndre Yedin.
Aston Villa are set to swoop for Wolves centre-back Kortney Hause.
Norwich boss Alex Neil is targeting Marseille defender Nicolas Nkoulou.
Charlton could move for former Liverpool and Stoke winger Jermaine Pennant.
Celtic defender Virgil van Dijk is hoping to make his move from Celtic to Southampton by the end of the week.
Dwight Gayle is keen on a move from Crystal Palace to Norwich but the Canaries are baulking at the £10m price tag.
Tottenham winger Erik Lamela is in talks with Inter Milan, his father and agent has confirmed.
West Brom are lining up QPR striker Charlie Austin to replace Saido Berahino.
Virgil van Dijk is ready to quit Celtic for the Premier League - but he won't be joining Arsenal.
West Ham are desperately trying to seal a deal for Juventus striker Simone Zaza to stave off a major striker crisis.
West Ham believe they can get a deal for Juventus' Italy international Simone Zaza done before the weekend. Slaven Bilic wants Zaza, 24, on a season loan with a view to an £11.5m transfer.
Wolves have slapped an incredible £14m price tag on Benik Afobe to try to scare off Norwich.
John Stones and Saido Berehino have been warned they are risking their England futures if they leave for Chelsea and Tottenham.
Louis van Gaal believes he is building a squad at Manchester United capable of winning the Champions League.
Jesus Navas is determined to keep his Manchester City place even if Kevin de Bruyne is signed.
Juan Cuadrado has vowed to help Juventus retain their Serie A title as his loan switch from Chelsea moved closer.
Tottenham are refusing to give up on Southampton's Victor Wanyama.
Aaron Ramsey says Arsenal are not about to throw away their title challenge after a stuttering start.
Aston Villa are in talks to sign Roma's attacking midfielder Adem Ljajic.
Zenit St Petersburg will resist any attempt by Chelsea to sign Ezequiel Garay if they pursue the central defender as an alternative to John Stones.


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The action of the SRC President of the UPNG at the UPNG Forum on Wednesday 4th of May 2016 to conveniently withhold the petition of the student body of the UPNG from being handed over to me as the Minister
Changes in the Higher and Technical Education Sector
Greetings and welcome to another academic year. Since assuming office, the O'Neill-Dion Government has prioritised education. This has included unprecedented investment and focus on the Higher and Technical Education (HTE) Sector to improve access and quality and enhance governance for


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71 Fragmente einer Chronologie des Zufalls (71 Fragments of a Chronology of Chance) Reviews
August 1, 2011
A panel in Michael Haneke's trilogy about gratuitous acts of vioelnce and their devastating effects.
Full Review | Original Score: B
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July 13, 2006
Michael Hanekes 1994 feature is an icy-cool study of violence both mediated and horribly real.
Read More | Original Score: 4.5/5
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July 11, 2006
The film's Endsville, when we reach it, is almost an anticlimax, thanks to the masterfully orchestrated ensemble acting and the countless dramatic mini-explosions unleashed along the way.
May 2, 2007
Segues between its various pawns before coldly, cruelly sending them to their execution.
Full Review | Original Score: C
May 3, 2006
Michael Haneke's death-of-the-soul-of-Europe saga soldiers on with 71 Fragments of a Chronology of Chance, the final entry in his so-called "trilogy of emotional glacification."
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Walking the Soul Path of Planetary and Universal Evolutionary Change... Practical Mysticism, Spiritualism, Metaphysics and Soul Insights for Transformation and Awakening. We all have a purpose and a reason for being here on earth. We have come together to share our talents and Soul Gifts in service and love. Learn the tools to live a conscious abundant lifestyle. Helping you create a life of purpose and meaning through living your Soul Expression.
Navigating the Great Soul Awakening DailyOM online course
Your Story
Don't be overly attached to your story.
Is your story enhancing your life or getting in the way of your life?
Our story is the context in which the Soul expresses. It is not the Soul Expression, nor does it represent the Soul.
When you are driving along the beach or coast and the fog sets in are your the fog or responsible for the fog?
No... In this same way you are not always responsible for your experiences.
Are you responsible for the sun on a sunny day? Are you responsible for "perfect beach weather"?
Are you responsible for perfect skiing weather?.... Of course not.. It is simple when you put it this way.
You are responsible for how you experience your experiences.
Take time to contemplate how you can allow your "story" to enrich your life experience.
You may have deep inner riches waiting to be mined and expressed. All it takes is know you are "not your story"... You are not your experience. Your story and experience can enrich you and give your more understanding and compassion.
Now, how you choose to use this, express this, share this is up to you.
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Love this!!! Thank you Michelle
Love & Peace
- July 10, 2012 at 2:13 PM
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I enjoyed your post. Beautifully written. Thank you for sharing it with us.
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Hi Meryem, thank u so much. thank you for your appreciation. :) if u have anything you would like to share; or any questions, topics you wanted covered just let me know here in a comment or email me at: firstname.lastname@example.com
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At-risk-of-poverty rate
|Updated: 21.12.2016 - Next update: 21.12.2017
Number of persons at risk of poverty 631,000 in 2015
Statistics Finland's income distribution statistics indicate that the number of persons belonging to households at risk of poverty was 631,000 in 2015. This is around 43,000 fewer persons than in the year before. The share of persons at risk of poverty in the household population was 11.7 per cent, having been 12.5 per cent one year earlier.
The number of persons at risk of poverty has been declining since 2010 and the number has been below 700,000 since 2012. The at-risk-of-poverty threshold for a one-person household was EUR 14,230 in 2015, that is, around EUR 1,185 per month, while in the year before, it was EUR 14,270 or EUR 1,190 per month. Persons at risk of poverty describe the relative income differentials of medium-income and low-income groups, so the development of persons at-risk-of-poverty depends not only on the income development of low-income households, but also on the development of median income. Persons are classified as being at-risk-of-poverty when the household's disposable monetary income per consumption unit 1) is below 60 per cent of the national median income.
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While we are all hoping for warm Spring days (it's still a bit chilly here in the Midwest), the mountains of Colorado are still covered in snow.
Tyler Jones recently shot this e-sesh, and I love when a couple is not afraid to get down and dirty. Well, in this case, roll in the snow.
Happy Friday!
Images courtesy of Tyler Jones Photography
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2:43 pm on April 9th, 2010
I love pictures in the snow. I really wanted to do our engagement pictures in the snow in the mountains, but it didn't work out. These are great!
12:20 am on April 19th, 2010
The kissing in the snow shots are SEXY!


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Louis van Gaal is desperately short of defenders to face Shrewsbury in the FA Cup after it emerged that Donald Love is cup-tied.
The 21-year-old right-back, who made his debut against Sunderland earlier this month, appeared in this year's competition while on loan at Wigan Athletic.
David de Gea is the latest player to join United's lengthy injury list as under-scrutiny boss Van Gaal faces the prospect of having 14 first-teamers unavailable for Monday's fifth-round trip to New Meadow.
Goalkeeper De Gea was set for a scan on Friday after he sustained a knee injury in the warm-up for the previous night's Europa League defeat at FC Midtjylland.
United have also lost Wayne Rooney (knee), Marouane Fellaini (muscle injury), Cameron Borthwick-Jackson (illness) and Matteo Darmian (shoulder) in the last few days.
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LOS ANGELES {AP} "The Haunting" went bump at the box office as the high-tech ghost story premiered at No. 1 with $33.4 million during its opening weekend.
Another effects-laden movie, "Inspector Gadget," debuted in second place with $21.9 million.
"Drop Dead Gorgeous," a black comedy about teen beauty queens duking it out in middle America, opened weakly at 11th place with $4 million.
The prequel "Star Wars: Episode One The Phantom Menace," meanwhile, crossed the $400 million mark to become the third-highest grossing movie of all time.
The weekend's top two movies debuted with good numbers despite critical reviews ranging from so-so to downright bad.
It was the fourth straight No. 1 opening for "The Haunting" director Jan De Bont, who also topped the box office with "Speed," "Twister" and "Speed 2: Cruise Control."
"The Haunting" was helped by the increasing draw of stars Liam Neeson and Catherine Zeta-Jones. Based on a Shirley Jackson story, the movie is a remake of a 1963 thriller directed by Robert Wise. The remake uses dazzling computer effects to make a haunted house come alive.
"It's an old-fashioned horror movie with a PG-13 rating, and you can't underestimate that rating for summertime play," said Jim Tharp, distribution chief for DreamWorks, which released "The Haunting."
Tharp said the PG-13 rating should help carry the movie even when horror phenomenon "The Blair Witch Project" expands from 31 theaters to about 1,000.
"The Blair Witch Project," the story of three filmmakers who vanish on a witch hunt in the woods, is rated R. The low-budget film continued to sell out theaters, taking in $2 million for an average of about $64,500 a screen more than five times the average enjoyed by "The Haunting."
Buoyed by good press buzz and a marketing campaign aimed to make the film look like a real-life documentary, Artisan Entertainment plans a wide release starting today.
By Aug. 6, the movie could be in 1,500 to 2,000 theaters, said Artisan spokesman Paul Pflug. Artisan held off on wider distribution for "The Blair Witch Project" until today to avoid clashing with "The Haunting" on its opening weekend, Pflug said.
"Inspector Gadget" is a live-action version of the TV cartoon starring Matthew Broderick as a detective rebuilt after an explosion with all-purpose gizmos and doodads inside him.
The movie, which drew a largely family audience, benefited from a theater slate crowded with more adult-oriented films.
The gross-out sex comedy "American Pie" slipped from second place to third, taking in $10.1 million.
Stanley Kubrick's racy "Eyes Wide Shut," starring Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman, dropped from first place to fourth with $10.1 million on its second weekend, down 54 percent since its $21.7 million opening.
"Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace" was No. 10 with $4.2 million for a total of $402.8 million since its May 19 release.
The "Star Wars" prequel edged past "E.T.: The Extra-terrestrial" into third place for all-time U.S. box office in actual dollars, behind "Titanic" and the original "Star Wars."
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Part Number WP71003424 replaces: 71003424, 71003424R.
PartSelect Number PS11743900
Manufacturer Part Number WP71003424
Manufactured by Whirlpool
This electronic clock assembly is seven and a half inches long. It is three inches wide and is intended for use with a range's control panel.
This part works with the following brands: Jenn-Air.
This part works with the following products: Wall Oven, Microwave Oven Combo.
This part fixes the following symptoms:
Part Number WP71003424 replaces: 71003424, 71003424R.
Unable to adjust temperature in oven going thru the setup steps for over temp adjustment will not help. Do i need a new control panel?
Hi Connie,
Thank you for your question. It could be your electronic control board that is the issue. I would suggest unplugging your appliance for about 5 minutes and then plugging it back in. If that does not reset the board you may have to replace it. Good luck with your repair.
Hi - my jenn air wall oven broil element will not turn off even after replacing it and letting it sit with the circuit breaker turned off. Clock appears fine but i cannot cancel the broiler. Is this the clock controller that needs to be replaced?? thanks
Hi Kevin,
Thank you for your question. It does sound like it would be your board that is the issue. That or the wiring between the two parts. I would suggest checking your wiring first to see. Good luck with your repair.
I've replaced the bake element and temp sensor and the bake element is still not working. The control panel seems to be working fine, just the bake element will not heat. Is there something else to try before replacing the control panel?
Hi Mike,
Thank you for your question. The only other thing would be to take a look at your wiring and see if anything is showing burn marks or breakage. Other than that it would more than likely be your control board that is the issue. I hope that helps. Good luck with your repair.
Oven (bake element) will not turn off (continues to heat after multiple hits of the "cancel" button), and clock light is no longer visible (won't light up). Which part do I need to repair it?
Hi Ed, Thank you for the question. Yes the Electronic Clock Control Board will need to be replaced. The board controls the the oven and when defective can cause the issues you are having. Hope this helps!
1. Turned off the circuit breaker for the oven.2. Opened oven door used a phillips screwdriver to remove four black screws from under the top panel.3. Lifted panel slightly & removed from oven.Removed four screws using 1/4" nut driver to remove old display unit. Disconnected three wire harnesses.4. Connected three wire harnesses to new display unit & replaced four nut screws. 5. Hang the top panel on the top of oven & replace four screws removed in step 2.6. Turn on the circuit breaker for the oven.("Very easy! I'm a 63 yr. old woman!)
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First I turned off the power at the breaker. Then I removed the 4 screws holding the panel in. These screws are located under the panel and accessed when the oven door is opened. The only caution is not to take all the screws out. Just the 4 that hold in the front panel.The panel came off by lifting it and pulling it slightly forward. Then I removed the 3 wiring harnesses. I then used a 1/4 inch socket wrench to remove the (4) screws and replaced the clock unit with the new one. I tightened the 4 screws, re-installed the wiring harnesses and swung the panel back in place . I then locked it in place with the 4 screws on the bottom of the panel. When I turned on the power and my wife saw the lit up clock she was so happy! End of story.
Two separate problems. The display gradually dimmed over time and finally went out completely. It was really easy installing the new display module. I analyzed the old one and found an 68uF electrolytic capacitor (<$1) that was bad. Don't know if any other component was bad. In looking at the display module it seems it was way over-priced at over $200. The second problem is that one of the small burners had a open heating wire. The installation of the new burner was OK except the new unit did not have any clips to hold it in place. I couldn't transfer the old clips over. So I just placed it under the holding bracket and hoped that it wouldn't move while I was putting the unit back in place and it didn't. So that is working OK now.
This was soooo easy, yes even you Mr. All thumbs, can do it. First it was nice to receive the exact parts I needed from PartsSelect. I needed to take the 4 screws that held the wall oven in place and pull it out about 1". Then, using a battery powered screw driver I removed 4 screws for under the Clocks panel, (you'll need to open the door, can you handle that?). After you've done that simply lift the Glass up and off by grasping the panel and with thumbs on the bottom tilt bottom toward you as you lift up, comes right off. Now disconnect the wire ribbons (4 of them) to seperate the panel from the oven and set the panel down on a towel on the table. Now using a nut driver take out 4 "nuts" and replace the clock card. Be sure to wipe off the INSIDE of the glass panel while you have the card out, and wipe the cards glass so the digital readout will be crystal clear. Re-assemble in the reverse order and you are done. Should take you less then 15 minutes and your wife will think you are a hero! (or you wives can do it and impress the husband!)
1. Turn off the circuit breaker for the oven2. Open oven and using a phillips screwdriver remove four black screws from under the top panel. 3. Lift panel slightly and remove from oven. Disconnect three wire harnesses.4. Remove the old display unit by taking out the four screws using a 1/4" nut driver.5. Install the new display unit using the four screwsfrom step 4.6. Hold the top panel close to the top of the oven and attach the three wire harnesses.7. Hang the top panel on the top of the oven and replace the four screws removed in step 2.8. Turn on the circuit breaker for the oven.
First I did it wrong-then I came and read how the 64 yr old lady it and she was spot on. First-turn off power to unit. Take off the 4 screws holding the upper part with the clock in it . (OPen the oven door for access) Then lift up slightly and pull the upper unit out. CLock is right there held on by 4 1/4 inch screws. Remove screws, unplug wiring and reinstall using reverse procedures. Then turn power back on. REady to go
Searching the internet, I found the part I needed for the lowest price at PartSelect.com. I reviewed the exploded parts diagram for my oven at PartSelect.com to get a general overview of how the oven was assembled - then I read the customer stories to get some hints from those who had done this repair before. My oven is a combination wall oven with a microwave on top. First, I shut off the power to the oven at the breaker box and then removed the thin, long rails from each side of the oven using a philips screwdriver to remove the 4 screws. This then allowed me to remove the plastic faceplate from around the microwave. Opening the oven door, I found 4 philips pan head screws underneath the control panel and removed them. The control panel will then easily lift up and then out. There are 3 areas where you must disconnect electrical connections on the control module - pay a bit of attention here, but they are sized differently and are not hard to match back up appropriately when you reconnect them to the new module. These connection plugs pull straight out with no tool needed. The old control module is held in place with 4 hex-head screws I removed with a nutdriver. After you remove the old module, it is a good time to clean the inside of the clear diplay area of the front panel with a paper towel dampened with a bit of window cleaner. Allow this to dry and then install your new control module reversing the procdures you used to remove it and reverse the procedures to reinstall the control panel, the microwave faceplate and the side rails. Cut the power back on and sit back as your wife finally thinks you are the genius that you truly are........
Screws removed from below panel. The most difficult procedure was removing the panel from the oven unit to get to the part. After lifting up and out, the panel back was revealed. Disconnected old part by pulling the three connections and replacing with new part.
Replacing the electronic Clock Assembly was a piece of cake - just as earlier DIYers had experienced.The door hinges were not any harder to replace, but it does not affect the behavior of the door. The light stays on unless we keep the door closed with a hook and anchor ( bent piece of metal and a wooden wedge). Not pretty, but effective. Obviously a design flaw... keeping door closed in this way forces all airflow to top and has melted the paint into a wrinkled surface. We had a service person replace the gasket seal and hinges before, but the problem still persists. I did discover that soaking the light cover in a cola drink overnight did a splendid job of cleaning off the gunk.
Turned off power at beaker box. Opened oven door. Removed four screws from botton of display panel. Lifted display panel up and out to remove. Unplugged three wire bundles from back of circuit board. Removed four screws holding circuit board and replaced circuit board. Reassembled panel. Turned power back on. Presto.....saved $200.00 from repair estimate.
Same as the others to get to the bad clock. My old part was a circuit board which was made with white material and manufactured by RoberShaw. The new one was on a green material and by another manufacture. The new one felt a little heavier and look like there were more componets on it. However the plug-in connections and the mounting method was exactly the same. Before reassembly, I used a long handled brush to clean out most of the baking gunk thathad accumulated in this area and I used a clean wipeing cloth to clean the inside glass for the display. The best thing about this was the part came on the Thursday beforeHollowee, I installed it as soon as I got home from work. My wife started baking cookies and cup cakes for trick ortreat and all is well.
I removed the four screws holding the control panel to the oven. I then lifted off the panel and rested it on the the oven rack which I set in the top position and pulled out about a foot. Next, I removed the three plug in cables and removed the two screws from the frame that was holding the clock assembly in place. I put in the new part and reversed the procedure. Total time to replace part was six minutes.
Removed the display panel with 4 screws. Then disconnected the wires and plugged in the new display panel. Turned on the power again and it was brand new.
I took out 4 screws under the display panel. Lifted the panel up and off the oven. It was connected to 3 or 4 plugs on the control panel. I unplugged them and un screwed the control panel and screwwd the new panel in replugged the wires into the panel. walla it worked.
Followed the very clear instructions written by others who also had a combination microwave/oven. Complication encountered because my oven is built into the cabinetry right next to a built-in refrigerator that protrudes by several inches. No room to get a screwdriver in to loosen the screws for the faceplate of the microwave on one side in order to remove the oven's display panel. Luckily had just the tip of a Phillips head and used pliers to carefully turn it just a bit with each turn until screw came out. Also didn't have the right tool to loosen the clock display little hex screws and used pliers for that as well. It was tough to get two of the electrical connections out--had to be careful wiggling them free so as not to break the wires. Finally used a tiny little flathead screwdriver to gently work each side up a bit until the whole connection could be pulled out. Took longer than it needed to.
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An environmental group has withdrawn its appeal against Audi's plans to expand the Gyor vehicle plant in Hungary, the company disclosed on Wednesday.
This clears the way for the company's 900-million-euro ($1.29 billion) expansion plan, which will produce 1,800 jobs. Audi, which is the luxury brand of Volkswagen AG, intends to increase production levels to 125,000 vehicles annually once the expanded Gyor facility starts full operations by 2013.
The company is currently building the A3 cabriolet, TT roadster and TT coupe at the Gyor plant and it intends to manufacturer the A3 sedan and the RS3 sportback there too, which will give a great boost to the export-driven economy of Hungary.
Monika Czechmeister, spokesperson for Audi, told Reuters that the company has been informed on Wednesday that the environmental group has withdrawn its appeal. Currently, the company is awaiting the construction permit, and once the permits are completed, it will launch the investments, Czechmeister said.
Last January, the European Commission approved the expansion of the plant on the grounds of paramount public interest. However, the environmentalist group appealed last April against the land use permit issued to the company, stating that it was concerned for wildlife in the affected area.
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Ready or not, 2015 is upon us and many of us will be organising events. The planning, production and running of these always proves to be complex, and it is important to ensure that all the relevant regulations and legislation have been complied with. However, striking the right balance between merriment and regulatory humbug can prove tricky.
Here are some guidelines for those organising events to help make the most of their forthcoming events:
- Ensure that those attending your event are adequately protected, whether they are event goers, guests or workers. Under the Occupiers Liability Act 1957 an occupier of a venue owes a duty of care (that is deemed reasonable in all circumstances), to ensure that those on site will be reasonably safe. Event organisers must do all they reasonably can to protect the public.
- A safe setup, delivery and dismantling of an event site is crucial. Responsibility will usually fall to the event organiser, the manager, the owner of the venue, licensee and/or promoter depending upon the contractual arrangements. The control of the event may be shared between a number of different parties and it is therefore important that all the relevant parties liaise and communicate with each other from an early stage to ensure that responsibilities are clearly identified and assigned.
- All events will be subject to the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and various regulations and Codes of Practice under the Act. Event organisers, concert promoters, licensees, specialist contractors and venue owners all have a statutory duty to protect the health and safety of their workers and others who may be affected by their work activity. This general duty covers training, safe work systems and the preparation of safety policies. There is also a duty on employers and self-employed people to safeguard those attending an event. The Act is relevant for suppliers of equipment and extends to suppliers of equipment for use by performers.
- Ensure that adequate public liability and cancelation insurance is in place, as well as any further specialist insurance that may be applicable, such as non-appearance or pyrotechnic insurance. There are several insurance brokers that offer specific festival and event insurance.
- Make sure that all food concessions comply with Health & Safety regulations, specifically the Food Safety Act 1999 and the Food Hygiene (England) Regulations 2006. Further advice is available from the Food Standards Agency.
- Check there are no religious or cultural objections to the sale and consumption of alcohol. Obtain the necessary alcohol licences from the local Council and make sure these cover spirits if necessary (as well as beer and wine) and that they extend to the end of the event. It is also important to be aware that the provision of free tap water is a mandatory requirement under the Licensing Act 2003 (mandatory licensing conditions) order 2010.
- Any music that is played in public is regarded as a performance. As such, organisers will need permission from the rights owners of any music performed at the event. The easiest way to ensure that all rights are protected and that artists are correctly remunerated is by obtaining a PRS licence. The PRS grant specific festival licences and organisers should contact the PRS and provide them with the details of all music that will be played at the event. The PRS charge a fee of 3% of the gross receipts of the event and they will distribute the revenue to the artists.
- It's a people business so never underestimate the role people play in delivering the event and the power they may have. Build a hardworking, committed and professional team.
Ensuring that there is a strong contractual framework in place between the event host and its suppliers, with clear communication between all parties will help to create a successful event for all involved.