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Horoscopes for week of October 7, 2004
Got enough clues to chew on for a while, Aries? If you need more, give yourself the luxury of your Expanded Audio Horoscope. The reading costs $6.
J. Edgar Hoover headed the FBI for almost 50 years. While many admired the way he transformed it from an amateurish collection of hacks into a formidable law enforcement agency, others regarded him as a paranoid control freak who gave police work a bad name. Even U.S. President Lyndon Johnson had a strong ambivalence towards the man. Asked by The New York Times why he didn't fire Hoover, Johnson replied, "It's probably better to have him inside the tent pissing out, than outside the tent pissing in." Consider making that your motto in the coming week, Taurus. There may be persons in your life who will serve you better as problematic friends than unpredictable adversaries.
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Your passions renew you. They link you to the primal life force that some people call God and others refer to as kundalini. But when you get consumed in the numbing rhythms of the daily grind, you sometimes lose touch with your passions. I think that's dangerous. So how can you stay connected? That's exactly what you should be thinking about most in the coming weeks, Gemini. Here are a few suggestions to get you started: Pay close attention to every little thing that captivates your imagination. Be a connoisseur of the magic moments that light you up. Become an expert in knowing what excites you.
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A character you could justifiably call "Swamp Angel" will help you get down and dirty this week-and I mean "down and dirty" in the best sense. You're deep by nature, Cancerian, but you may have never been as deep as you're going to get in the next few weeks. Swamp Angel will be just one of several influences urging you to dive beyond your previous levels. By the way, I suspect that while you're exploring the depths, you'll encounter some paradoxical pleasures that aren't what they initially appear to be. To assist you in preparing for them, I'll tell you what I heard a little boy tell his father in a grocery store today: "I'm a monster, but I'm a good monster."
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We live in the Milky Way Galaxy, which is shaped like a pinwheel. Recently, astronomers were shocked and embarrassed when they realized that the pinwheel has a fifth arm, one more than they've always believed. It's not as if this extra appendage has been hard to spot: It's 77,000 light years long! "I was absolutely flabbergasted," astronomer Tom Dames told NewScientist.com. "The fifth arm was quite clearly seen in previous surveys but was never pointed out or given a name." I expect that a comparable discovery is about to unfold in your personal life, Leo. An important clue to your destiny--an open secret that has been "hiding" in plain view--will finally register on your awareness.
No one knows you better than you do, Leo. But maybe you'll be inspired to dig up even more self-knowledge in the coming week if you tune in to your Expanded Audio Horoscope. The reading costs $6.
The British are not renowned for their fine cuisine. In any ranking of the world's culinary traditions, theirs would be near the bottom. And yet the Brits are responsible for having created and propagated the Western world's single most popular food, the sandwich. In a comparable way, Virgo, I predict that you will soon succeed in an area where you have little credibility or status. Either that, or you will produce some anomalously great thing that you supposedly have no talent for.
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"Those who say spirituality has nothing to do with politics," declared Gandhi, "do not know what spirituality really means." What do you think he was driving at, Libra? I'll tell you what I think. Since he used the term "spirituality," not "religion," I surmise that he wasn't referring to belief systems like Hinduism, Buddhism, Christianity, Judaism, or Islam. Rather, he was talking about being guided by love, seeking the highest good for as many people as possible, and opening one's heart to the interconnectedness of everything. That was the influence he wished to bring to politics. Your challenge in the coming weeks, should you choose to accept it, is this: Give your political opinions a makeover by infusing them with spirituality.
Your destiny is a gorgeous mystery, Libra. Your soul is awakening more every day. The secrets of life are ripening right in front of your eyes. For more clues, consider checking out your Expanded Audio Horoscope. The reading costs $6.
This is a perfect time to brag about what you can't do and don't have. Why? Think of it as a way to neutralize any unsavory karma you may have accrued during outbreaks of excessive pride or hurtful arrogance in the past. As an example of how to proceed, I offer you the case of pop singer Enrique Iglesias. When asked by The Sun, a British newspaper, if he would consider being photographed nude for the cover of his future album, he said no. "I could actually have the smallest penis in the world," he explained. With that as your inspiration, Scorpio, get out there and start boasting in reverse.
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Wrap your imagination around this innovation, if you can: a gas-electric hybrid SUV that's a luxury car but gets more than 40 miles per gallon and produces almost no smog-forming emissions. Lexus has created this marvel, and it'll go on sale in early 2005. I'm certainly not suggesting you should buy it, but I do think it's an apt symbol for the frame of mind you should cultivate in the coming weeks: lavish yet efficient; high-quality and responsible; richly expansive but smartly disciplined.
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According to "Harper's Index," many Americans believe that "politics and government are too complicated to understand." In fact, the average citizen thinks about politics just nine minutes a day. In my astrological opinion, Capricorn, your life should belie those statistics in the coming weeks. The future of your personal happiness will grow brighter if you deepen your understanding of the way government works. You will reap unexpected blessings from trying to affect the political process, whether it's on the local or national level. And what if you're not an American? My advice is the same. You may not have as much compensatory work to do as we Americans, but you will still benefit from intensifying your awareness of how your government impacts your destiny.
Life will bring you entertaining revelations in the coming week, Capricorn. To explore even deeper, dive into your Expanded Audio Horoscope. The reading costs $6.
The seventeenth-century Pilgrims were religious dissidents at odds with the Church of England. Persecuted for their beliefs, some set sail for the New World in the Mayflower, seeking a sanctuary to practice their spiritual principles in peace. They sighted land after 66 days. A few of them wanted to cruise south along the coast to Virginia, where the English Crown had promised them a grant of land. But the majority overruled them in order to address the most pressing problem: They had run out of beer. And that's why the Pilgrims ended up settling on the first place they saw, the cold, rocky shore of what's now Massachusetts. Upon landing, they immediately built a brewery. This vignette is an apt metaphor for your near future, Aquarius. You, too, will be driven by idealism to seek a haven where you can more purely be yourself, but you will ultimately respond to pragmatic concerns as well.
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One of the poets who performed at the poetry slam I just saw described how she used a needle and thread to sew up the wound from her suicide attempt. It seems that a few minutes after she slashed her wrist, she changed her mind and decided she wanted to live. I don't foresee anything nearly as melodramatic happening in your life, Pisces, but I do worry about you sabotaging yourself and then regretting it. Now that you know you're susceptible to making that error, however, I hope you'll forestall it altogether. Love yourself wildly and take care of yourself fiercely in the coming days.
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Three regional mental healthcare providers announced Wednesday that they are merging.
Three regional mental healthcare providers announced Wednesday that they are merging.
The providers — the Centers in Ocala, Leesburg-based LifeStream Behavioral Center and Gainesville-based Meridian Behavioral Healthcare — say the move will best position them to adapt to the changing healthcare environment, and to better serve clients.
"The opportunities are endless," Centers CEO Charles Powell said. "This is the most optimistic I've been in the 30-something years (I've been involved in mental healthcare.)"
During an afternoon news conference at the Centers, chief executives and board chairpersons of the three providers signed a letter of intent to continue the merger process, which began eight months ago.
Powell said merging would allow each organization to utilize and learn from the expertise of the others.
Although each organization provides basic mental healthcare, each also puts some of its focus on specialized care.
The Centers, for example, has extensive child welfare and case management expertise, Powell said.
LifeStream works closely with the state when creating new mental health programs, LifeStream Chairman Tim Morris said.
And Meridian does significant work with people who have mental health issues and have been arrested and face potential jail or prison time, said Meridian CEO Maggie Labarta.
Clients will benefit because demand for some services, such as autism services, are not large enough to warrant them provided only by one organization. But they could be warranted by the merged, larger group, Labarta said.
Jon Cherry, Lifestream's CEO, said before the press conference that the merger will also have financial benefits.
The merged, single company would serve a larger demographic — about 1.4 million people in 14 counties — and be better positioned to win service contracts as a result, he said. The newly merged company would also have greater political power in Tallahassee, he said.
Cherry said the merger would involve the creation of a parent organization — name yet to be decided — to oversee the three existing organizations, but that the Centers, LifeStream and Meridian would continue to do business more or less as they do now.
He said mergers of mental healthcare organizations are becoming common. There will be no layoffs, and each CEO will serve for one year as the parent organization CEO until a permanent CEO can be found. Powell said the goal is to form the parent company by January.
Cherry said each of the three nonprofit, mental healthcare providers would have two representatives on the parent company's board.
The merger, if it is completed, will create Florida's largest, single mental healthcare provider.
Currently, each serves about 15,000 clients. Meridian has an annual $31 million budget; the Centers a $32 million budget; and LifeStream a $34 million budget.
The Centers has been serving Marion and Citrus counties for 41 years and has more than 600 employees, according to the Centers' press release. "This is heart work, and we are entering into this affiliation with our mission in the forefront and the people we serve as our top priority," Powell said in the release. "With change comes great opportunity and this historic partnership will allow us to expand our reach and enhance treatment outcomes for consumers."
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Despite disastrous late-season environmental conditions throughout much of the Mid-South in 2001, cotton farmers shouldn't have a problem finding plenty of high quality cottonseed in 2002.
Extended periods of high humidity levels and heavy rainfall throughout August and early September 2001 caused boll rot, hard-lock and cottonseed that germinated in the boll, all of which translated into a disaster for many Delta cotton farmers. It also could have meant a shortage of high quality cottonseed for the 2002 season.
However, most of the major cottonseed suppliers hedged their bets by spreading their seed production acreage across the cotton belt, diminishing the effects of adverse weather conditions in any one region.
"Our Mid-South seed supply was devastated, not unlike any other seed company that's growing seed production in the Mid-South," says Danny Rogers, national marketing manager for Stoneville Pedigreed Seed in Memphis. "We unfortunately had to turn much of our Delta seed production away because the quality wasn't there. We might have brought in 10 percent of what we grew in the Mid-South."
Fortunately, however, Stoneville shifted a large portion of its seed production out of the Mid-South in 2001 and into Texas, Arizona and California. "We are very fortunate that we made that move," Rogers says.
"The bottom line is that we've got a good supply of high quality seed even factoring in our Mid-South losses. In fact, we've got good upside ability on almost every variety we're selling," he says.
"The only variety that we may be a little bit tight on, depending on demand, is ST4793R. We've got a good supply of that seed, we just don't fully understand what demand will be in 2002."
Jim Willeke, vice president of sales and marketing with Delta and Pine Land Company in Scott, Miss., says, "I'd like to alleviate any concerns growers may have about seed supply in 2002. We have an excellent inventory of very high quality seed, as well as very good inventories of key products across the company's entire cottonseed product line.
"In fact, the overall quality of our cottonseed in 2002 is better than it was in 2001. We are raising significant quantities of seed in four major production areas, and in 2001, we had the best seed production year we've had in 10 years in our locations, both in Texas and in the Southwest."
According to Willeke, Delta and Pine Land increased its production of several popular cottonseed varieties, including PM1218, DP451, DP458 and SG215BR, in anticipation of the 2002 crop season. The company also has two new cottonseed releases — DP491 and DP555BGRR — that will be available in limited supply in 2002.
According to Lee Rivenbark with Aventis, that company has already received, and filled, substantial orders for 2002 for FiberMax cottonseed varieties 958, 966, 832B and 989BR. "Even after filling the orders to date, we still have a very solid supply of most of our varieties."
In the Southeast, Rivenbark says FiberMax may run into a shortage of 989RR and 991RR. The reason for the shortage of the two varieties, he says, is that a March 2001 Roundup Ready agreement with Monsanto didn't give Aventis adequate time to produce a large quantity of seed in time for the 2002 crop season.
"We had to get that seed form our Australian partner company," he says. We bought all that they had, but their seed was in short supply. All of our 2003 seed will be grown in 2002 in the United States."
In the Southwest, Rivenbark says that 989RR is the only variety they expect could run short in 2002. "At this point, we've filled all of our south Texas seed orders with the exception of 989RR."
To avoid missing out on the seed you most want in 2002, Rivenbark recommends growers book what they need for 2002 as soon as possible.
Bobby Haygood with Dow Agrosciences, which produces Phytogen cottonseed, says indications are that they too will have a good supply of high quality cottonseed in 2002.
All three of the company's conventional cottonseed varieties are produced in west Texas.
"We hope to go to 100 percent certified seed in the future because it helps us ensure our customers are receiving seed with 100 percent genetic purity," Haygood says. "As a smaller company, we have the flexibility to go through the certification process required to offer certified seed."


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Note: This is continuing in the theme of dank, scummy holes to explore nearby. It also dovetails nicely with the Otter Creek theme. This is a dank hole under Otter Creek. You'll love it.
Believe it or not, there's a cave behind these falls.
When I told my editor about the cave behind the falls in Middlebury, I failed to mention certain things.
"It's just a tunnel," I said. "But your shoes will definitely get wet."
We both looked at his leather Dockers.
"Want to go this afternoon?" he said.
I spent the rest of the morning slightly on edge. I hadn't mentioned the slimy rope you climb both in and out of the pit. Or that in addition to his shoes being wet and muddy, most of his clothing would be as well.
But, the illustrious John McCright isn't above a little exploration. He followed me down the rope without a moment's hesitation, and not a five minute walk from the office door, we were in one of Middlebury's secret places.
Downtown of Middlebury is full of secret spots, frequented mostly by bored teenagers and college students. Have you ever been under the railroad bridges in town? Did you even know that they were there?
Most of these places are industrial cast-offs. It's easy to forget the train sidings off of Exchange Street, or the entire leftover infrastructure from Middlebury's hydropower projects. Yet, they're a part of the town's environment, and are as beautiful and interesting as the spiffy shops nearby.
The seldom-visited cave behind the falls is a remnant from Middlebury's hydro-powered past, when the falling water was used to drill marble.
When most of us think about Otter Creek and hydropower, we recall the current debate over restoring Middlebury's hydro-electric system near Frog Hollow, previously used for power in a woolen mill.
But, on the other side of the falls is an even more forgotten part of Middlebury's hydro history – a diversion channel and tunnel under the falls themselves. Happily, the tunnel is also large enough to walk through.
John beginning the Docker-damning descent
If you're coming from MarbleWorks (yes, it takes its name from the infrastructure you're about to visit), walk toward the entrance out to Main Street, next to the bank and the old used book shop. Turn toward the river. You're shooting for the mill ruins on river left, just downstream of the falls. These are definitely worth checking out while you're here. The old machinery and stonework is a popular hangout for bored kids, so watch out for broken glass.
After exploring the ruins, it's time to get subterranean. Follow the path upstream as far as you can. You'll see a yawning pit with water falling into the upstream end and exiting through a tunnel. This diversion comes from above the falls, and the tunnel re-enters in a cave behind the curtain.
Use the fraying ropes to lower yourself into the hole. Again, close-toed shoes are a good idea. Not only is there broken glass down here, but lots of industrial debris.
About to walk through the wet tunnel.
Walk into the tunnel and check out the cave. Clearly, be careful here at high water. Walking through the tunnel requires you to get your feet wet, and at anything other than low water levels, this is too dangerous to attempt. If you're swept off your feet, the only way out of the frothing cave will be to swim through the face of the falls. If the water in the tunnel is above your ankles, don't take this lightly. Also. If you're wearing Dockers, ask John McCright for advice on whether to change them before attempting.
Even in the best case scenarios, this isn't a place to hang out for the long term. It's wet, slick, and there's not much room to walk around once you're in the cave. It's best as a short visit, followed by a trip to the teahouse or the chocolate shop.
Stay warm, and go exploring! If you have questions, I'm christianw at addisonindependent dot com.


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This week in Island history Compiled by Sue Maden Week of September 28
The news of 10 and 15 years ago is from the Jamestown Press. The news of 25, 50, 75, and 100 years ago from the Newport Daily News comes from the collection of the Newport Historical Society.
100 years ago From the Newport Daily News, September 25, 1906:
A letter of thanks was received (by the Town Council) from the Shiloh Baptist Church for the use of the town hall during the summer for religious services.
From the Newport Daily News, September 26, 1906:
Although there is 15 minutes difference in the leaving time between the old ferry and the opposition line (the Narragansett Transportation Co. or Saunders line) boat, on their last trip from Newport each night for several nights past, both boats leave their docks within a few seconds of each other, and consequently there have been several exciting races to Jamestown, with honors almost even.
75 years ago From the Newport Daily News, September 26, 1931:
Institution of a campaign to collect 100 per cent of taxes assessed and as many over-due taxes as possible, is one of the many recommendations of State Finance Commissioner Frederick S. Peck to the town of Jamestown in a report presented to the town council president, Lewis W. Hull. . . . At present 20 per cent of the town's total revenue is paid as interest on town highway and beach improvement bonds, said Mr. Peck. Meanwhile only 85 per cent of the total property tax assessed is collected and the town budget is not balanced.
From the Newport Daily News, September 28, 1931:
Owing to the storm Saturday afternoon, it was necessary to change the plans for holding the dedication exercises of Conanicut Battery at Prospect Hill, Jamestown, and the large number of persons assembled met in the Beavertail Country Club tea house, which lent itself admirably to the occasion. . . . Mrs. William G. Eddy, regent of John Eldred Chapter (of the Daughters of the American Revolution) welcomed the guests, and also announced the donors of five memorial trees to be planted on the fort in the spring. . . . Previous to the exercises the tablet, which had been temporarily placed on the fort, had been brought to the club house, and was unveiled.
From the Newport Daily News, September 29, 1931:
Jamestown decided Monday to join Newport in the fight against the proposed new rates and regulations of the Newport Water Company. At a special town financial meeting, it was voted 69 to 55 to appropriate a sum not exceeding $1,200, to defray the town's costs in the pending battle before the Public Utilities Commission.
50 years ago From the Newport Daily News, September 25, 1956:
The Jamestown Town Council last night set Nov. 3 for a special financial town meeting to approve $825, or less, for a professional survey of recreational needs for Jamestown by the National Recreation Assn. Action on additional funds to operate the Recreation Center will also be asked.
From the Newport Daily News, September 28, 1956:
The Commerce Oil Refining Corp. was granted a license for a refinery by the Jamestown Town Council in a unanimous vote last night. A license fee of $5,000 was paid to Dr. Alfred B. Gobeille, Council president, by Daniel J. Murray and Andrew P. Quinn, attorneys for Commerce. Stating that he expected ground to be broken this fall, Harold Geller vice president of Commerce, said necessary applications would be filed with the Civil Aeronautics Administration and the Army Corps of Engineers for the construction of tanks, towers and piers.
25 years ago From the Newport Daily News, September 23, 1981:
The Jamestown Shores area will be the most affected by the proposed zoning ordinance. The ordinance will change that area from Rural Residential 40 to Rural Residential 80. Lot owners will need a special exception to build of the ordinance is passed.
The Zoning Board of Review Tuesday night allowed William J. Canning and Co, of Providence to withdraw its application for a special exception to construct housing for thee elderly on Hamilton Avenue.
15 years ago From the Jamestown Press, September 26, 1991:
The Town Council in a special session this coming Monday will decide whether it wants to spend $15,000 in an attempt to gain control over the state Department of Transportation's plans to build a cross-island highway.
A partial solution to the village's downtown parking area problems may be just around the corner. The Town Council Monday night voted unanimously to advertise for bids to demolish the former state highway garage on Narragansett Avenue and also to pave the area with bluestone so that it can be used as a parking lot.
Town officials continued this week to push for a 24-hour work schedule for repairs being made to the Jamestown Bridge without getting any formal reply from the state Department of Transportation.
10 years ago From the Jamestown Press, September 26, 1996:
The Town Council Monday night approved spending up to $187,000 from the Marine Development Fund to repair the town-owned steel pier at East Ferry.
At last Thursday's School Committee meeting, a group of four educators made a lengthy presentation about the benefits of including a foreign language program in the Jamestown School curriculum.


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The Conversation: What Are People Saying About 'Battleship'?
You may be wondering why we're rounding up reviews for Battleship when the game-inspired blockbuster doesn't open until mid May. Well, that's in the U.S.A., whereas many international markets are getting to see the movie a month earlier, starting today. I know, it's ironic considering the thing is supposedly little more than American naval propaganda, but I guess Universal is aware it will make a ton of money overseas, with which it can show off in marketing materials over here.
Anyway, so what are people saying about the adaptation? A lot of negative stuff, but really nothing that you aren't expecting from an action movie product based on a game product starring a bunch of actor products. Basically the consensus is that it's no better than we should be anticipating, there's a lot of military fetishism and we'll apparently be thinking of Michael Bay and the Transformers movies the whole time. However, some critics are pro-Peter Berg and some are pro-Bay in their exercises of compare and contrast.
I'd be surprised if the movie wasn't thin in plot, weak in dialogue and obviously a cash-grab piece of spectacle-heavy product placement. Both positive and negative marks are just keeping my interest for some mindless explosions. Oh, and I hear from Twitter that it's worth it for Rihanna. I mean @rihanna, because the praise seems directly aimed at getting her attention.
What are people saying about Battleship? Here's The Conversation heard around the Internet:
Urgh. What an abhorrent piece of sh*t. A total abortion of a movie. And that's coming from someone who loves giant robots. - Adam Truscott, Live for Films
The film appropriates real-life heroism and tragedy for the sake of lending weight to a $200 million explosion-fest based on a board game. Much of this was to be expected. But we think that even the brains-off crowd will struggle to find anything to enjoy here. The film is so overlong (130 minutes) and sluggishly paced that the heartbeat never gets raised, and the effects never look anything other than plasticky [...] it turns out that the jokes about the blockbuster movie based on a board game over the last two or three years were entirely justified. - Oliver Lyttelton, The Playlist
Along the way the film takes time out of its busy schedule to insult the life experiences of World War II and Afghanistan veterans and, via a spectacularly tasteless bit of news footage, the victims of the London riots. - Andrew Harrison, Q
Hollywood offers up plenty of easy-to-swallow confectionery, which is absolutely appreciated, provided it's also entertaining. Berg's latest doesn't have much of a sense of discovery when it comes to its alien visitors, and the supposedly high-adrenaline battle sequences feel perfunctory rather than exhilarating. - Simon Miraudo, Quickflix
By the end of it (I think it ended, I think), you can't help but feel like everything in your life that so far hasn't blown up has somehow let you down. Battleship isn't a film, is what I'm saying, it's a weapon, and the only respite you get from the pure, unadulterated noise onslaught is in the re-loading between rounds. [...] there isn't so much a script as there are two word vats, one labelled "exposition" and one labelled "one-liners" [...] almost saved by its own willingness to mock itself, its origins and the fact that everything we're watching is supremely ridiculous. - Natasha Hodgson, Best for Film
Battleship virtually begs you despise it, every frame haplessly offering more grist for your critical mill. But maybe there is a satirical undertow to it all, a self-awareness of its own world-beating stupidity. In fact, there has to be. There's no way this film was intended to be taken at face value. Surely? - David Jenkins, Little White Lies
Battleship is an event movie so lunkheaded - both in concept and execution - that it's hard not to suspect director Peter Berg of playing a prank. [...] Evidence, sadly, indicates that both he and his film are in earnest. - Nick de Semlyen, Empire
At times it feels like director Peter Berg is out to satirise the genre, sending up the work of Michael Bay rather than aping it, but the film is played with such po-faced stoicism and flag-waving jingoism that one soon rejects this theory. - Chris Tilly, IGN
The film feels like the naval version of Top Gun. Then it goes all Independence Day, bringing out the hero in everyone – not just wayward naval officer Alex Hopper (Taylor Kitsch) but war-injured amputees and military old-timers as well. It's like a US Navy recruitment ad. - Dave Golder, SFX
Two hours of gale-force military fetishism, a script set to soundbite ("Boom!" says the underused, but surprisingly un-terrible, Rihanna, firing a cannon), and stratospheric levels of product placement. - Matt Glasby, Total Film
This is Berg doing his best Michael Bay impression - all sun-soaked money shots, blaring Steve Jablonsky score, flag-waving jingoism and cutaways to the Pentagon as government officials ponder armageddon. Thankfully, though, Battleship is free of the kind of excruciating comedy sidekicks and unappealing characters that have become Bayhem staples. - Simon Reynolds, Digital Spy
While he does share some annoying filmmaking traits featured in that other HASBRO blockbuster series Transformers (is it standard procedure that sweeping camera shots and lavish attention on supermodels/actresses be used in all of these films?), Berg doesn't suffer from the ADD styling's of a Michael Bay and utilises some control over his action scenes. - Matthew Pejkovic, Matt's Movie Reviews
One would be mad to expect anything but a tyrant of flashing images, high-octane battles and endless shouting, but that is not an excuse for the film to forget about cinematic formatting and structuring. At least Bay forms and produces his films on the idea that his insane scale and scope makes for giddy and brain-dead popcorn fun. Berg obviously missed his step when trying to find the line between trashy and entertaining. - Chris Haydon, Filmoria
Tech credits are all polished, if not as metallically sleek as they would be with a Michael Bay-style craftsman at the helm. - Guy Lodge, Variety
There's much to admire in the enthusiasm and craft Berg brings to the action, but in the wake of the Transformers movies' success, the look is obviously funneled through a Michael Bay-shaped aperture. - Megan Lehmann, The Hollywood Reporter
Battleship is a big, dumb popcorn movie, pure and simple. As such, it's a lot more fun than, say, the Transformers. Worth seeing. - Matthew Turner, View London
Ultimately, Battleship is a surprising, entertaining and smart piece of cinema that convinces not least with its style and claptrap-free special effects. After seeing too many alien-battle-invasion movies with two-dimensional characters and crackbrained stories, this one might take some getting rid of prejudice. - Jonahh Oestreich, Static Mass Emporium
Battleship was so good, @rihanna is a quality actor - Danny Ashby, @dannya449
@rihanna was great in Battleship. - Shane Black Dickson, @googleeyes1
Thought @rihanna was a really good actor in battleship + looked good with a gun - Alberto Di Dio, @AlbertoDiDio94
Battleship was mint. Loved @rihanna role, she made a sexy badass. - Kimberly Sison, @duhsison
Just watched Battleship, @rihanna is not only sexy and amazing at singing she's now an actress, woah - emmadaisy, @emmaharsant
So disappointed with Battleship, could have been so much better. @rihanna was a beaut though! - Pierce, @Pierceptc13
Well, Battleship was better than expected. @rihanna looks horrendous in it but the blonde girl is top notch. - Andrew Squire, @Andrew_Squire
The one and only surprising thing about Battleship was how un-terrible Rihanna was. She's no Meryl Streep, but she's also no Madonna. - Rory Cashin, @charismagic
I had fun with it for sure, not going to deny it. It definitely has problems but as blockbusters go you could do far worse. - Ross Miller, @rosstmiller
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BATON ROUGE, LA (WAFB) - Three legislative committees gathered at the State Capitol to hear from affected parties regarding the giant Louisiana sinkhole in Assumption Parish Tuesday.
Representative Karen St. Germain, whose district includes the sinkhole, read four letters into the record from residents who have been displaced since August of last year.
Assumption Parish officials, followed by Department of Natural Resources, Environmental Quality, along with CB&I and Texas-Brine will testified Monday morning.
Senator Gerald Long, who chairs Natural Resources, says his committee will initiate an investigation into the matter.
The main sinkhole has reached more than 800 feet in diameter and the western wall continues to collapse.
Last week, officials reported about 5,000 square feet fell in on the southwest side of the sinkhole, officials call this sloughing.
According to Texas-Brine, sloughing is considered a normal part of the stabilization process; the sinkhole surface area will get bigger but the depth will become shallower. In August 2012, the depth of the sinkhole was 490 feet. In January 2013, the depth was just over 200 feet.
Bruce Mathews, Vice President of Operation for Texas-Brine testified that the company will not start buying homes in the affected area because it's just not the right time. "I know there are residents of Bayou Corne that want to be bought out," says Mathews. "But I know there is a group that does not want to be bought out because there's one's who want to stay and because it's the right thing to do. We have to focus on response activities."
The words from Mathews were not what some residents wanted to hear.
Texas-Brine officials say they have spent $3.5 million on residents of Bayou Corne so far. That is about $23,000 per family. "My house sits there uninhabited for over four months, closed up with no air circulating," said resident Jamie Wilber. "My interior has mold, cracks in the roof and sheet rock. My home is destroyed and my children have no intention of going back.
Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon testified that residents who haven't had their home owners' policies for at least 3 years could be in danger. "For anybody less than 3 years, like any other homeowner in America, they can be non-renewed," said Donelon.
The committee's have decided to reconvene Monday March, 18 to review the progress. That's a few weeks before the session starts in April to consider legislation relevant to the sinkhole.
As has been reported numerous times previously, natural gas bubbling continues at isolated sites near the center and around the perimeter of the sinkhole.
Meanwhile, Texas-Brine continues work on a containment berm to surround the sinkhole.
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Everything we do and surround ourselves has an effect on us. Whether it is people, or substances, sometimes it is good to rethink our habits and replace them with healthier habits. I too have to take this advice. Today there is more and more talk about toxicity in the items we use. Many resources today such as TV, magazines, and blogs, speak to this. What we clean with can have lasting consequences on our health. The reason I am waking up to this knowledge is I wondered if somehow I contributed to my cat's cancer. I recalled using Lysol and beach a lot to clean up after her. She stayed primarily in my room the last year of her life. I looked online to find that Lysol was very toxic to animals. Well yea, they are closest to the ground and their paws directly touch the surfaces we clean with these cleaners. For additional information regarding toxicity: http://www.thedailybeast.com/galleries/2011/10/25/most-toxic-cleaning-products.html http://life.gaiam.com/article/8-household-cleaning-agents-avoid I have known for many years vinegar is used to clean windows and I know baking soda keeps odors away but I didn't know of recipes I could use. With the internet all we have to do is a simple web search for natural household cleaning recipes. According to WebMD.com when shopping for household cleaning look for products that don't contain chlorine, alcohols, triclosan, triclocarbon, lye, glycol ethers, or ammonia. It also says to choose items that say petroleum-free, 90% biodegradable in 3 days, or phosphate-free, VOC-free, and solvent-free. I am reposting recipes from their site: Household Cleaner All-Purpose Disinfecting Cleaner 2 cups water (preferably distilled water) 1 1/2 to 3 tsp. liquid castille soap 1 tsp. tea tree oil Mix ingredients above to store and keep. Add a couple drops of your favorite essential oil to give it a pleasing scent. Toilet Bowl Cleaner 1 cup borax Pour into toilet bowl before going to bed. In the morning, scrub and flush. Rust Remover 1 lime Salt Sprinkle a little salt on the rust. Squeeze a lime over the salt until it is well soaked. Let the mixture set for two to three hours. Use the leftover rind to scrub the residue. Written by Janette A. Glass Cleaner 1/4 cup white distilled vinegar 1 quart warm water Mix ingredients above. Pour into a spray bottle or apply with a sponge. For lint-free results, wipe dry with crumpled newspaper instead of paper towels. Buff to a shine. For more information visit: http://www.webmd.com/health-ehome-9/green-cleaning
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Date(s) - 08/03/2014
7:30 am - 12:30 pm
Celebration Plaza at White River State Park, Downtown Canal
Event Coordinator
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Kids Tri For Kids Race Series
Youth Triathlon – Tri Indy
August 3rd, 2014
11:30 AM (1st Wave Start)
Participation awards for 2014:
First Race – 2014 Kids TRI for Kids t-shirt
Second Race – Water Bottles
Third Race – Sling Bags
Fourth Race – Race Race Belts
Fifth Race – Trophy
Please note: Changes have been made to the distribution of t-shirts with this years triathlon series. Each athlete will receive a 2014 KIDS TRI for KIDS t-shirt at the first race they participate in only. For each subsequent race, a new award will be received as listed above. Goody bags will be given at each race for every participant! Thank you in advance for your patience as we get the word out and tweek Get Me Registered to reflect the changes
REGISTRATION AND FEE: Pre-registration should be completed through www.getmeregistered.com, or go to the link provided on www.kidstriforkids.com. The pre-registration fee is $30, and day-of-event registration is $45. The event may be cancelled, delayed or re-formatted due to dangerous situations such as weather or other unforeseen circumstances; there will be no refunds in such cases.
All participants must be a USAT member to compete. To facilitate registration, it is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that participants obtain USAT membership at Membership Services site for $15 and is can be used for other season races. USAT race day memberships will be available on race morning, however paperwork will be required (may be lengthy) and cost $10. To register or renew your USAT membership Click Here.
It is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED you pre-register for this event!
RACE PACKET: Participants who pre-register can pick up their packets at the NCAA Hall of Champions – 700 W Washington Street, IN. Pre-registration packet pick-up will be on August 2nd from 2:00 – 5:00 PM. Alternatively, participants can pick up their packets race day morning 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM and 9:30AM -10:30 AM. Packet pick-up will be located next to the registration tent near transition area. ** Proof of USAT membership must be provided, or new membership paperwork will need to be completed.
LOCATION: Celebration Plaza at White River State Park – 801 W. Washington St, Indianapolis
PARKING: Parking is available at the Indianapolis Zoo for a flat rate of $5.00. Parking is also available in the White River State Park underground garage for a flat rate of $6.00. Both parking areas are within a short walking distance to the event site.
CAUTION: The kids' race will be held in conjunction with the Adult Tri Indy race so please give yourself extra travel time due to road closures and congestion.
TRANSITION AREA: The transition area will be open from 6am until 10:30am.
PRE-RACE MEETING: A mandatory race meeting for all participants and parents/guardians will take place at 10:45 AM in the transition area. The first wave will begin promptly at 11:30 AM.
START: The first wave will start at 11:30 AM. Each age-group wave will then start in waves according to the pre-determined time intervals.
RACE DISTANCES: All distances are approximate. See posted course maps and descriptions at race site on race day for any changes to distances.
7-8 year old: 100 meter swim (Canal Swim), 2.6 mile bike and 0.8 mile run.
9-10 year old: 100 meter swim (Canal Swim), 2.6 mile bike and 0.8 mile run.
11-12 year old: 200 meter swim (Canal Swim), 4 mile bike and 1.6 mile run.
13-14 year old: 200 meter swim (Canal Swim), 4 mile bike and 1.6 mile run.
See links below for up to date course maps and descriptions. Course maps and descriptions will be posted at race site on race day.
View Swim Course 7-10 Age Groups
View Swim Course 11-14 Age Groups
View Run Course 7-10 Age Groups
View Run Course 11-14 Age Groups
View Bike Course All Age Groups
RULES: This race is sanctioned by USA Triathlon. Participants must know and follow the rules posted by USA Triathlon. Visit http://www.usatriathlon.org for more information. All participants must wear an approved bike helmet while on the bike.
RESULTS: Results will be posted on the Kids Tri for Kids website, http://www.kidstriforkids.com.
PRIZES: Prizes/medals will be awarded to the top 3 finishers for each gender in every age group. Finisher certificates will be awarded to all participants.
VOLUNTEERS: Successful races depend on volunteers to ensure kids have a fun, safe and memorable experience. If you are interested, contact Chris Brelage at firstname.lastname@example.com


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LePage angry during meeting with Independents
Meeting addressed state budget
LePage angry during meeting with Independents
Meeting addressed state budget
AUGUSTA, Maine —
Independent legislators said that Gov. Paul LePage got angry when told that people did not like his proposed two-year budget.
Members of the group said the governor got angry and left before returning when talking with them last week.
"I would say it was unprofessional at times," State Rep. Ben Chipman, I-Portland, said. "At the beginning of the meeting he kind of got upset, raised his voice and used certain words. And left the room and came back in and that kind of behavior is not professional, and I'm pretty certain it's not what the public expects of us."
Governor LePage's spokesperson had no comment about the meeting.


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There are lots of clever ways to tell you why it's worth your while to attend EDPS in Monterey on April 17th and 18th. It's less noisy than DAC, less vendor-specific than CDNLive, SNUG or U2U; less crowded than ISSCC; has fewer presentations than DVCon; and boasts no co-located events to confuse your schedule like at ISQED. But that doesn't tell you why EDPS is worthwhile. It's the list of speakers and the setting that should convince you to carve out some time on that Thursday and Friday to run down to Monterey – a scenic hour's drive from Silicon Valley – to attend the 21st annual Electronic Design Process Symposium.
On Thursday, Wally Rhines is giving the keynote after dinner; during the day, Gary Smith's moderating a session on design flow challenges that includes Frank Schirrmeister, John Swan, Gene Matter, Jim Kenney, and Naresh Sehgal; Sehgal's leading a session on pre-silicon software development platforms that includes Camille Kokozaki, Shantanu Ganguly, Kumaraswamy Namburu, Schirrmeister, and Vicki Mitchell; Herb Reiter's moderating a session on FinFETs, 3D-ICs, and FDSOI, that includes Jamil Kawa and Paul McLellan; and the kick-off keynote on Thursday morning will be given by Intel's Chris Lawless talking about pre-silicon platforms for software development.
On Friday, Dan Nenni's leading a whole day on IP that includes Martin Lund, Patrick Soheili, Warren Savage, Kurt Shuler, Lluis Paris, Carey Robertson, and Bernard Murphy. Finally, Aparna Dey is General Chair for EDPS. All together, that's 24 people and a robust ecosystem of knowledge and experience comprising this year's EDPS program.


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LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The editorial, television and advertising staffs from Deer & Deer Hunting are scouring the annual Archery Trade Association show to find some of the newest archery and hunting gear, so be sure to check in throughout the day for updates …
Carbon Express Intercept
Carbon Express redefines the crossbow category with their newest offering the Intercept.
Calling the Intercept "a new crossbow" doesn't do the revolutionary nature of this product justice. The Intercept is a new kind of hunting crossbow engineered and built to enable amazing customization and provide unmatched adjustability right out of the box.
"We're creating a whole new segment in the crossbow category with the design and architecture of the new Intercept," stated Rob Eastman III, CEO of Eastman Outdoors. "We see the Intercept as the first evolution of a new type of hunting crossbow that gives hunters a crossbow that feels and fits 'just right' and can accommodate the parts they want so we're referring to it as the I-Crossbow ."
The key differentiating feature of the Intercept is the Picatinny platform that accommodates most military and commercial spec AR parts to allow hunters to customize the crossbow to their body type, technique and shooting style. This, combined with the unmatched, multi-point adjustability right out of the box provides a consistent shooting position that's needed for repeatable performance in the field every time.
The adjustable fit and custom features mean hunters no longer have to compensate their shooting posture, style or set-up for the weapon. The adjustable 6-position pull stock (13"-19") creates a custom and consistent shoulder mount. The bow also offers a number of connection points for accessories on the 29 inches of overall Picatinny rail including 15 inches on the top rail, 9 inches on the forearm rail and four inches on the stock rail. In addition, the Intercept includes two sling studs on the riser and one sling plate located on the butt stock.
The upper and bottom rails are designed to accept military spec or commercial spec parts and take advantage of an entire worldwide after market industry for tactical guns. Hunters can attach a new forearm, grip, butt stock, mount the quiver on top or on bottom, upgrade and/or move their scope, etc.
"While the standard Intercept package is a performance story by itself, the key differentiator for Intercept is that the ability to customize and adjust it the way that you want it." Eastman said. "It is the first crossbow to combine high quality components, multi-point adjustability, and unlimited customization options in a single offering. This design lets you create your crossbow, your way and that's why we're referring to the Intercept as the I-Crossbow."
A few of the planned accessories include:
- Folding grips
- Fore Grip Bi-Pods
- Adjustable Fore Grips
- Quick Detach Scope Mounts
- Compact Flashlight w/Quick Detach Mount
- Adjustable Butt Stocks
- Compact Crossbow Case
- Tactical Single Point Shooting Sling
In addition to being the most customizable crossbow in the market, the Intercept's slim design allows for easy transport in the field. The uncocked size is 17 inches with a cocked size of just 13-1/2". With an estimated weight of slightly more than 8 pounds, staying stealthy in the field while moving to new hunting locations is easy. And, while the Intercept is compact, it is packed with power delivering 360+FPS with a draw weight of 185 pounds and 122 foot-pounds of kinetic energy.
"The team at Carbon Express is very excited about the introduction of the Intercept," Eastman said. "The Intercept is the result of our team combining their knowledge of hunting with our technological expertise to offer a new kind of crossbow that we believe will re-define the category. This new open-platform gives the crossbow hunter a way to optimize and customize his weapon for the way he wants to shoot."
The Intercept opens the door to unlimited customization yet comes packed with premium quality components, ready- to- shoot with multiple points of adjustability out of the box. The kit includes; 1.5-5×32 Illuminated Scope, 3-arrow quick detach quiver, 3 Maxima Blue Streak bolts, field points, cocking rope and rail lube.
Other key features include:
- Field Storage Tube (patent pending)
- Adjustable Scope
- Custom Trigger (3lbs. Pull)
- High Performance Speed Cams
- Butt Stock Attachment Adapter
Info: Carbon Express Crossbows
Mission Archery MXB Series
Only three months after launching its first crossbow, Mission Archery has expanded its crossbow line with two new introductions in its MXB series.
"The response to the MXB-360 has been so positive that we decided to forge ahead with more options," said Jon DuMars, Director of Mission Archery. "MXB-Tactical is faster and a little tougher looking than the MXB-360, and the MXB-320 is an outstanding option for price-conscious crossbow shooters looking for better design and performance."
Mission's new MXB-Tactical and MXB-320 were launched to an enthusiastic crowd at their Mathews/Mission Retailer Business Show last autumn in Wisconsin.
The MXB-Tactical takes crossbow performance to the next level with speeds up to 400 fps with very little noise or vibration. It includes an accessory rail as well as a sleek carbon finish for $999 MSRP.
For budget-minded shooters, the new MXB-320 is a shorter, lighter crossbow with extreme accuracy and powerful speed (320 fps) for only $599 MSRP. It features an adjustable stock and a new trigger system that automatically goes into safe-mode when it's cocked.
Mission also added new accessories to complete MXB package including Mission rail lube, cocking ropes, slings and discharge targets. The MXB-Tactical and MXB-320 will ship in Spring 2013.
Info: Mission Archery
Barnett Upgrades Ghost Series
Barnett Crossbows introduces three new models in its Ghost series – the 350, 385 and 410 – with the Ghost 410 featuring a blistering 410 fps, nearly a pound in weight reduction, and a more compact, forgiving design
The Ghost 410 is a game changer. When building this bow, the demand for cutting weight and size was at the top of the priority list and with Barnett's innovative technology the Ghost 410 weighs in at just 7.3 pounds and only 19 inches wide!
Just like its predecessor, the Ghost 400, the 410 is equipped with Barnett's proprietary new Carbonlite Riser Technology (CRT) giving it the perfect balance of weight and speed. Barnett has the only patent-protected, ultra light, super strong Carbonlite riser available for crossbows, which boasts an incredible 5-to-1 safety factor.
The aluminum flight track produces the smoothest shot in the industry without the added weight while the standard ADF trigger (anti dry fire) assures the safest experience available. The CROSSWIRE string and cable system also comes standard on the Barnett Ghost 410.
Three 22-inch arrows, Barnett's new Talon crossbow sling, a new Carbon Cross three-arrow quiver, a rope-cocking device and premium paper-sighted illuminated scope are all part of the standard Ghost 400 package.
Features at a glance:
• Ultralight CRT (Carbonlite) Riser
• Barnett Custom Composite Laminated Limbs
• ADF (Anti Dry Fire) Trigger Safety System
• MIM (Metal Injection Mold) Tight Tolerance Trigger
• CNC Machined Aluminum Flight Track
• CNC Machined 7/8" Picatinny Rail
• CROSSWIRE String and Cable System
• Barnett Talon Crossbow Sling
• Rope Cocking Device included
• Allows for the Integration of a Crank Cocking Device
• Finger Guards Pass Through Foregrip
• 7.3 lbs weight
• 38-inch length
• 19-inch width
• 22-inch arrow length
• 410 fps
• 185 lb draw weight
• 151 ft. lbs energy
• 15.75-inch power stroke
Info: Barnett Crossbows
Velocity Armageddon
Inspired by the incomparable Barrett .50-caliber BMG platform, the all-new Armageddon crossbow from Velocity Archery incorporates a tactical look and feel with the exceptional high-caliber performance demanded by today's discriminating crossbow hunter.
With an average arrow speed of 350 fps (IBO), while delivering an impressive 110 foot-pounds of kinetic energy, the Armageddon's suggested retail price of $499.99 places it in a performance class with crossbows nearly twice its price.
Designed totally from scratch from front to back, the Armageddon's sleek Combat Black finish on a Dual-Cam frame gives crossbow enthusiasts some "gun grit" as a bonus to their archery adventures.
Add the standard 4×32 red/green adjustable-intensity scope with retention brackets, Oscill-X energy-reduction pads on the forearm, an Oscill-X rubber recoil pad at under 8 pounds of loaded weight and you'll head afield carrying a serious shooting instrument with lethal potency.
The Armageddon has a peak weight of 175 pounds with a 15-inch power stroke. It measures 35 inches in length and has a physical weight of only 8 pounds.
In addition to the standard scope, each Armageddon crossbow comes with a quiver, three bolts, cocking rope and rail lube.
Info: Velocity Archery


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The 7th Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections
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Jennifer Lawrence Covers 'Elle' December 2012
Jennifer Lawrence gets windblown in this new pic from the December 2012 issue of Elle.
The 22-year-old actress opened up about boyfriend Nicholas Hoult, saying what she thinks and living modestly. Check it:
On boyfriend Nicholas: "[My boyfriend] is honestly my best friend, and hopefully I'm his best friend too. He's my favorite person to be around and makes me laugh harder than anybody…We can eat Cheetos and watch beach volleyball and we turn into two perverted Homer Simpsons, like, 'Oh, she's got a nice ass.' I never thought we'd have such different opinions on asses."
On not living extravagantly: "Ten million dollars and I'm still living in my parents' condo…I've always lived in a tiny rat-infested apartment in New York, or a little condo in L.A., or a normal house in Kentucky. I think it would be very bizarre to live in a big mansion by myself."
On saying what she's thinking: "I never know what's going to come out of my mouth, and it's horrible. I don't find it positive in any way. When I get older, I'll be more mature and poised. And I'll have control over my mouth. One day, I'm going to grow up�When we leave, I'm going to have a knot in my stomach. I'm going to be like, 'Oh, did I say something wrong? I'm going to get in trouble!'"
For more from Jennifer, visit Elle.com!
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41 bright ideas for going green
The earth is warming and we are responsible. This is the undeniable conclusion reached by 2,000 scientists and policy experts contributing to the United Nations' Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, the winners of the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize along with Al Gore.
The U.S. Catholic bishops have accepted this fact as well. "In facing climate change, what we already know requires a response; it cannot be easily dismissed," the bishops said in their 2001 statement on global climate change. "Significant levels of scientific consensus . . . justify, indeed can obligate, our taking action intended to avert potential dangers."
What do we, as Catholics, have to offer in the face of unstable climates? Of course we can reduce, reuse, and recycle. Another bright idea: Change your lightbulbs. These small steps, though, are just the beginning. Our faith asks us to live intentionally, aware of our relationship to the natural world.
The Bibleteaches us that we are stewards of God's covenant with all living things. Our Catholic spiritual traditions give us inspiration for caring for rather than consuming creation. Catholic social teaching reminds us of the least among us while we seek political solutions. And even the smallest of actions are contagious when we share ideas within supportive parish communities and families.
Our faith is more than a set of guidelines, so our 41 "ways" to save the earth are more than just actions. Our ways ask that you learn about the issues and contemplate creation. We hope they inspire you to further action.
— The Editors
10 ways parishes can save the earth
1. Conduct an energy audit of your parish's buildings. To arrange one, contact your local Interfaith Power and Light group (the regenerationproject.org), or your utility company, or find guidelines for a do-it-yourself audit at energystar.gov/congregations.
2. Form an eco-spirituality team to study environmental issues, help educate other parishioners, and create an action plan.
3. Ask your pastor to talk about care for creation and climate change in his homilies.
4. Ask youth groups and schoolkids to conserve energy by recycling their homework papers, taking shorter showers, and so on.
5. Research local experts (activists, farmers, meteorologists, scientists) who can speak about environmental issues specific to your geographic area. Join with other faith communities to sponsor a speaker series.
6. Provide outdoor spiritual opportunities-retreats, days of reflection, prayer services-to nurture spiritual connections with creation.
7. Team up with local farmers and invite growers to sell their wares after weekend Masses, or offer your parish as a drop-off/pick-up location for a community-supported agriculture (CSA) program. Learn more at localharvest.org.
8. Feature simple energy-saving tips in your bulletin. Find ideas at nativenergy.com and click on "more you can do."
9. Getting ready to renovate? Explore how you can dispose of building materials in environmentally responsible ways. Build with recycled materials whenever possible, and purchase Energy Star appliances for parish buildings.
10. Take time during Mass to pray for the poor and vulnerable, especially those in developing nations, who suffer disproportionately from the effects of global warming.
5 Bible passages to help Catholics save the earth
11. Genesis 1:1-2:4a-The first creation story shows the interdependence of natural creation and identifies human beings as "images of God."
12. Genesis 2:4b-23-The second creation story emphasizes human beings as made of the substance of the earth, as are all other living creatures. The human creature is placed in the garden to serve (the same verb as "till") and guard it.
13. Hosea 2:20-The prophet offers a poetic description of the reestablishment of the
covenant after it was broken by human sin.
14. Romans 8:19-22-Paul says the final transformation will include all of creation, not take place apart from it.
15. Revelation 21:1-5a-The vision of the future indicates that at the end, the earth will be transformed, not destroyed.
6 websites to help Catholics save the earth
16. Find out what Catholics are doing: catholicsandclimatechange.org [1].
17. Read the U.S. bishops' statement on climate change: Global Climate Change: A Plea for Dialogue, Prudence, and the Common Good at usccb.org/sdwp/international/ globalclimate.shtml [2].
18. See what the church is telling the state through letters, testimony, and action alerts: usccb.org/sdwp/ejp/climate/lettersalerts.shtml [3].
19. Take action by joining your diocesan or state Catholic conference legislative network. Find state conferences at nasccd.org and diocesan conferences at nplc.org/roundtable/members.asp [4].
20. Know the presidential candidates' positions: politico.com/candidates/viewcandidatesGlobalWarming.html [5] or grist.org/candidate_chart_08.html [6].
21. Learn about public policy on climate change: pewclimate.org/global-warming-basics/climate_change_101 [7].
10 spiritual ways to save the earth
22. Upon waking thank God for the gift of our daystar, Brother Sun.
23. Spend time each day or week with one tree or stone and listen.
24. Walk mindfully each day without headphones.
25. Take public transportation to work and consider the time a mini-retreat for meditation and prayer.
26. Bake bread as a retreat activity, reflecting upon each ingredient.
27. Before drinking a glass of water say, "Be praised, my God, for Sister Water."
28. Prepare and eat a meal with others at home in a
sacramental manner.
29. Walk with children and share the wonder of creation and the Creator.
30. Commit to one action for the earth that evolves from prayer and contemplation.
31. Silently greet each rain drop, child, tree, and element as sister and brother.
10 ways Catholic families can save the earth
32. Buy different napkin rings (at the secondhand store, of course) for everyone in the family and use cloth napkins.
33. Use cloth grocery bags.
34. Walk or bike instead of drive whenever possible. (It's more often than you think.)
35. Buy organic food, especially milk, if you can afford it.
36. Eat less meat and more fresh fruits, vegetables, and grains.
37. Compost your garbage.
38. Use a rain barrel to collect water for your garden.
39. Reduce your use of small plastic storage bags (and reuse the ones you do). Use reusable storage containers instead.
40. Just try buying secondhand clothes.
41. Read books and magazines devoted to sustainable living for inspiration, motivation, and encouragement.


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NFL Week 7 Minnesota Vikings vs. Arizona Cardinals – Live from Mall of America Field [LIVE BLOG]
Live week 7 coverage from Mall of America field begins at 11:50 a.m., just minutes before the 4-2 Vikings play host to the 4-2 Arizona Cardinals.
Good morning everyone, we are live from the press box at Mall of America Field, the crowd seems fired up today for this NFC matchup.
The defensive lineup gets announced today after Juan Berenguer from the 1987 World Series winning Minnesota Twins blew the Vikings horn. SKOL
Vikings win the toss and will get the ball to start the game.
Percy Harvin runs back the first kick-off of the game for a TD, BUT a penalty brings back the ball, Vikings go three and out. Cards get the ball and do the same.
TOUCHDOWN run Adrian Peterson!! Vikings lead 7-0
The Cardinals haven't won in Minnesota since 1977!!
The Cardinals are driving with a good mix of running and passing, we'll see if the Vikings defense can hold them from scoring 7.
Vikings Brian Robison got the sack on QB John Skelton, forcing a fumble, VIkings recover!! First and ten VIKINGS!! SKOL!
Ponder scrambles for his life and ends up throwing an interception to Paris Lenon, Cardinals have the ball in the red zone!
That was Christian Ponder's 5th interception of the season.
Cardinals score on a running play from Stephens-Howling. 7-7
Vikings ended the first quarter with 50-yards rushing and Ponder threw for 15-yards. The Vikings also benefited from a 29-yard pass interference call against Jerome Simpson.
Ponder passes to Percy Harvin for 3-yard TOUCHDOWN!! Vikings lead 14-7
Under pressure Ponder throws his second interception of the game, giving the Cardinals a chance for a 47-yard field goal, but they MISS. Vikings lead 14-7 going into halftime.
Vikings rookie Harrison Smith kicks off the second-half with a pick 6!!! Touchdown, Vikings lead 21-7! SKOL!!
Jared Allen has a limp and is going to the sidelines.
Vikings hold Arizona on a 4th and 1, Vikings ball!
Allen appears to be OK, he is not getting any attention from trainers, so that's a good sign.
Vikings look to put a dagger in the Cardinals with this drive.
So far, Adrian Peterson has 118-yards rushing. He doesn't seem to have the speed we are use to seeing, he just can't break a long one. AP ties a Vikings record with this game, it marks 29 100+ yard games. SKOL
Sam from Duluth was just highlighted on the jumbotro, she won tickets online at Vikings.com! Way to represent Sam!!
Jared Allen gets Skelton for a sack on 3rd down, it was a loss of 4-yards. Cardinals forced to punt.
Things are getting a little boring during the 4th quarter, so much so the crowd is doing the wave:
Vikings are sharing the sacks today, Kevin Williams just got his first, Jared Allen has 2 and so does Brian Robison and Antoine Winfield has one. SKOL!
4 minutes left in the game and Vikings fans are doing the mass exodus, haven't they learned anything? And if you're paying $100+ for seats, wouldn't you wanna stay and enjoy a victory, so annoying!?
The Vikings remain on top of the NFC North with a 21-14 win over the Cardinals, and move to 5-2 on the season.
The Vikes have a short week, they play the Buccaneers on Thursday back here at Mall of America Field.
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I'm trying to replace a White-Rodgers 1F58-910 thermostat with a Totaline Programable
P474-1050 and need help with the wiring.
The White-Rodgers is wired as follows:
Terminal / Wire color
F / Green
V / Red also jumped to VR
Y / White
M / Yellow
R / Orange
Terminals on Totaline:
G - Fan
Y1 - Cooling
W1,O,B - Heating & Rev. Value
R - Power
C - Common
Y2 - 2nd Stage Cool
W2 - 2nd Stage Heat
I think the following is correct but I don't know where the R-Orange wire goes. From what I
have read this is for the Rev. Value. Would it also go to W1,O,B?
White-Rodgers Totaline
F - Green G - Fan
V - Red also jumped to VR R - Power
Y - White W1,O,B - Heating
M - Yellow Y2 - Cooling
R - Orange ?


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Calvin Sr. and Ernestine Edwards celebrated 60 years of marriage Oct. 24.
The couple enjoyed an early celebration dinner at their home in Williston with family and friends Oct. 19.
They were joined in holy matrimony in Ocala Oct. 24, 1953 and both retired from the Levy County School System in 1987.
Mr. Edwards finished his 30 year career as assistant principal of Williston High School.
Mrs. Edwards finished her career of 30 years as a first grade teacher at Joyce Bullock Elementary School.
In their 60 years of marriage, they have three children, 12 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
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Sri Lanka congratulates FAO on success of Conference
Minister requests support for country's farmers' associations
22 June 2013, Rome, Italy - Sri Lanka's Minister Mahinda Yapa Abewardana congratulated FAO Director-General José Graziano da Silva on the success of FAO's 38th governing Conference.
He expressed his country's interest in obtaining more quality seeds to boost crops production in Sri Lanka, and requested FAO's support for the country's farmers' associations, possibly through the FAO's fund-raising TeleFood projects.
Sri Lanka is currently Chair of the Group of 77 and China.
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On Friday, February 22, at approximately 3:50 p.m. a 16 inch water main broke, on the corner of W. Victoria Drive, and Alpine Boulevard. The water started rushing down the boulevard, at first seeping out of a hole that had broken through the middle of the intersection. Then the water became a gushing torrent, turning the boulevard into a river and confusing traffic traveling both east and west on the boulevard.
Emergency calls were placed through the 911 service, and then directly to our Alpine Fire Department. Padre Dam was on scene to turn the water main off, but not before a large sink hole appeared in the road. The road began to sink and the new paving buckled in the intersection.
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I wrote about Kennedy having his heart stop after his procedure. The notes part that said to "DO NOT READ IF YOU DO NOT WANT TO KNOW THE DETAILS" (which I read) sounds like it was the pain medication that made his heart stop. I know dogs can have adverse reactions to anesthesia but it seems this is related to the pain medication.
"after he was extubated from the procedure, we administered a dose of hydromorphone, within 1 minute of administration he became limp, cyanotic and stopped breathing. He was brought into the ICU where it was determined while he was being re-intubated that he had also experienced cardiact arrest. He was intubated and administered a dose of atropine and epinephrine along with a reversal agent for the hydromorphone called naloxone. Manual respirations and cardiac compressions were started.
Within 30 seconds, he had not responded and another round of medications were to be administered. He was administered the spinephrine at that point and a heartbeat had returned. Manual respirations were continued...."
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ang Lee called it "a miracle" that he could make "Life of Pi," a film that occupied him for four years before it hit the big screen and culminated with his surprising win for best director at the Oscars.
Lee claimed his second directing Oscar on Sunday night in an upset over Steven Spielberg, who had been the heavy favorite for "Lincoln." Lee won the same award in 2005 for "Brokeback Mountain."
"It was a very sweet moment for me," he said backstage.
"Life of Pi," a shipwreck story told in 3-D, won a leading four trophies, including musical score, cinematography and visual effects.
"It's a miracle that I could make this movie," Lee said. "I carried the anxiety for a very long time, four years. It's a philosophical book and expensive movie, a scary combination."
The surprise blockbuster about a youth trapped on a lifeboat with a Bengal tiger made Lee want to work in 3-D again, calling it "a very new cinematic language."
"The bad news is it's too expensive. It's very hard," he said. "Once it gets cheaper and easier, more filmmakers are going to dive into it. I see there's quite a brilliant future in it. I will try again if I can afford it."
The Taiwan-born Lee who grew up watching American movies thanked his home country, where he said 90 percent of the film was shot.
"They gave us a lot of physical help and financial help," he said. "I'm glad that Taiwan contribute this much to the film. I feel like this movie belongs to the world."
Lee recalled how he only spoke broken English when he made "Sense and Sensibility" in 1995, his first mainstream Hollywood film.
"You can overcome cultural barriers, but you have to be diligent," he said.
Lee was reminded backstage that Sunday was the last night of the Chinese new year, a 15-day celebration.
"This is a great night for me and everybody who liked the movie, particularly in Asia," he said. "I wish them a happy new year of the snake, everybody gets lucky."
Lee became the 19th director to win multiple directing Oscars. He was nominated in 2000 for "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon."
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Local man wins contest to benefit Newburg Schools
Until Saturday night, the biggest thing Tyler Ammerman had done with his Marine Band blues harmonica was a quick jam session with "X Factor" star Vino Alan.
That all changed when the Rolla native topped nine other finalists to win "Rolla's Got Talent" at the Leach Theatre.
The 19-year-old performed a rollicking blues medley to edge out a first-place victory in the talent show.
He will represent mid-Missouri at open auditions in Denver for the "America's Got Talent" TV series, using a rare "Fast-Pass" that will let him skip long lines and waiting times to audition.
"I feel great," Ammerman commented after the show. "I thought I played it well and just went out and jammed. It was a lot of fun."
Ammerman was born and raised in the Rolla/St. James area but currently resides in Linn.
He is self-taught on several musical instruments and got into harmonica when his family bought him one at a Cracker Barrel General Store when Tyler was 2 years old.
By the time they arrived home, he was producing music from it.
The blues harpist edged out The Farethewells, a four-piece family band, for the title following incredibly close voting by three judges including celebrity judge/performer Neal E. Boyd, operatic tenor who won "America's Got Talent" in 2008. Boyd performed four songs for a crowd of about 150 at Leach Theatre.
Third place went to the Aaron and Denise Gillam family magic performers.
But the real winners of the regional talent contest will be children at Newburg Elementary School, said Eva Seibert, a regional coordinator for the contest sponsors, The Food Bank for Central and Northeast Missouri.
The Food Bank will use proceeds from Saturday night's event to help finance Buddy Packs at the school.
Buddy Packs are supplemental food backpacks for children who have little or no food to eat over weekends when school breakfasts and lunches aren't available to them.
"This is the first large community event The Food Bank has conducted in the Rolla area. Promoting 'Rolla's Got Talent' has helped spread awareness about the services we offer and about the agencies that partner with us to feed hungry families in Phelps County," said Seibert.
"This fundraiser was an exciting and fun way to celebrate local talent as well as being an excellent way to promote a much needed hunger initiative. I am happy that fewer parents of hungry children will need to wonder how they are going to get through the weekend," she continued.
"I am also excited to see how far our 'Rolla's Got Talent' winner will go in the 'America's Got Talent' competition," Seibert added. "Who knows ... we may have next season's winner!"
Other contestants in "Rolla's Got Talent" included Rick Arnall, of Osage Beach; Kimberly Gittemeier, of Jacksonville; Rafael Danielson, an East Timorian who is studying at Missouri S&T; Chelsey Doyle, of Dixon; Kaitin Hawkins, of Rolla; and Holly Bickmeyer, of Mokane.
Michael Yetman, a Food Bank staffer and professional comedian, was the emcee for the show.
Sponsors were Citizens Bank of Newburg, Hutcheson Ford, Leach Theatre, The Dance Studio, Comfort Suites, KZNN, Merle's Music, Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity and UM Healthy for Life.


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We Can Have Peace in the Holy Land
- Narrated by: Jimmy Carter
- Length: 4 hrs and 10 mins
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- Release date: 01-20-09
- Language: English
- Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio
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Carter describes the history of previous peace efforts and why they fell short. He argues persuasively that the road to a peace agreement is now open and that it has broad international and regional support. Most of all, since there will be no progress without courageous and sustained U.S. leadership, he says the time for progress is now. President Barack Obama is committed to a personal effort to exert that leadership, starting early in his administration.
This is President Carter's call for action, and he lays out a practical and doable path to peace.
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Here Jimmy Carter provides a useful and succinct survey of the Israeli Palestinian conflict, with a a review of efforts that have been made to achieve peace, and a list of practical proposals for future realization.
His book, appeared just as the Gaza assault, "Cast Lead" was concluding. At the time the title of this book appeared to be unrealistic, given that the outbreak of violence made peace seem ever more remote.
The title "We Can Have Peace.." in this context is an expression of defiance; it defies the ill will of those who would obviate the prospects for peace. Carter is convinced that an informed and determined American leadership can make a positive difference, even as the horizon seems unremittingly bleak. Thus the book is, both a guide for the perplexed, and a briefing for the new President.
His advice conforms closely to those who have anonymously toiled for the cause of peace. Carter endorsed and encouraged the Geneva Accords, the agreement that was the outcome of a tough negotiating process between seasoned Israeli and Palestinian representatives, which aimed to create an agreement that respected the security requirements of all concerned. No American leader has demonstrated such commitment to this vital cause.
Jimmy Carter is not a professional reader, but this reading was clear. I appreciated that it was his voice speaking. It gave the sense of being directly addressed by an eminent personage who is both earnest and brilliant, who has been fastidious in taking detailed notes of pertinent information that he is determined to share with you.
I would recommend this book to those least likely to think it is for them, but have an avid interest in the middle east and are seriously concerned about peace and the practical measures that have to be taken for its achievement.
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- Houston, TX, USA
- 05-06-09
Jimmy should NOT have read this
I'd probably get the 'book' rather than the audio version. Jimmy is starting to slur his words too much and it makes listening a little less enticing. The content is pretty good, and the maps are available on Audible it says [although I haven't seen them, nor looked yet], but like Peace or Apartheid it probably makes more sense to get the 'book' with the appendixes to refer to, especially since they are both quick reads.
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Voyager leaves our Solar System
Last week, in the corners of the Internet devoted to outer space, things started to get a little, well, hot. Voyager 1, the man-made object farthest away from Earth, was encountering a sharp uptick in the number of a certain kind of energetic particles around it. Had the spacecraft become the first human creation to "officially" leave the solar system?
It's hard to overstate how wild an accomplishment this would be: A machine, built here on Earth by the brain- and handiwork of humans, has sailed from Florida, out of Earth's orbit, beyond Mars, beyond the gas giants of Jupiter and Saturn, and may now have left the heliosphere — tiny dot in the universe beholden to our sun. Had it really happened? How would we know?