text:
Business Blog Articles By Tags
Sustainable Business
LEED Green Building
Industry News
- Renewable Energy Finance Tactic Changes the Game (12/04/2013)
- We Are Thankful 2013 (11/18/2013)
- The Little Engines That Could: How Grassroots Stopped Oil & Gas Encroachment in Colorado (11/13/2013)
- Carbon-Neutral Energy Attainable Through Gasification System (11/06/2013)
- EPA Expands Green Power Partnership Program (10/17/2013)
- Climate Change Comes Home (10/21/2013)
- 3 Apps to Help You Use Less Energy in Your Home (10/15/2013)
- How to Ride 4700 Miles on a Bamboo Bike without Flipping on a Light Switch (08/26/2013)
- The Connection between Climate and Waste (08/01/2013)
- Economics of Sustainability White Paper Delivers (07/25/2013)
August Sleuth Challenge Winners
by Jen Biederman on 09/25/2009
Tags: renewable choice news
Congratulations to the Winners of our August Sleuth Challenge!
The Winners: Congratulations to the August Impact Sleuth Challenge Winners who each won a pair of Native Eyewear Sunglasses: Joyce Voll of Deerfield, IL; Linda Eberle of River Ridge, LA; Louis Spector... [more]
September Impact Sleuth Challenge
by Jen Biederman on 09/25/2009
Tags: renewable choice news
Answer the September Sleuth Challenge For Your Chance To Win...
This Month's Challenge: Saving fresh water is an important action we can take to ensure the survival of our environment and life on earth. You can start by being mindful of every ounce of water you... [more]
September Choice Insight Newsletter
by Jen Biederman on 09/25/2009
Tags: epa, sustainability best practices
Energy Efficiency, Bath Junkie, and more!
It's About YouAs the temperatures keep creeping lower, our thermostats (somehow!) keep creeping higher. The increased use of our heating systems during the winter months means an increase in fossil... [more]
Insider Trading - From @IdealBite
by Jen Biederman on 09/25/2009
Tags: sustainability best practices
Electronics Trade-In Programs - Brought to you by Ideal Bite
Insider TradingThe Bite:Trashing old electronics seem criminal? Avoid such shady dealings - take advantage of electronics trade-in programs, where you get store credit or cash for your aging... [more]
Sustainability Webinar: LEED Green Power Credit
by Heather Philipp on 09/25/2009
Tags: LEED Green Power, Renewable Choice Energy, Steve Reiner, Sustainability, Webinar
Renewable Choice is giving a free webinar presentation on Green Power for LEED Wednesday September 30. Join Us.
In this free sustainability webinar, you'll learn more about using renewable energy and carbon offsets within the USGBC LEED Certification system and why they are important. Learn more... [more]
Bed Buddies - From @IdealBite
by Jen Biederman on 09/24/2009
Tags: sustainability best practices
Organic Sheets - Brought to you by Ideal Bite
Bed BuddiesThe Bite:Consider yourself a dream lover? Then sparks'll fly when you get between organic cotton covers. If you've already got great sheets, keep 'em. But if you're in the... [more]
Ready for the Walmart Sustainability Index?
by Matt Wood on 09/24/2009
Tags: corporate sustainability, ghg inventory, supply chain sustainability
Prepare for the Walmart Sustainability Index with updates from Walmart's head of sustainability
Get a FREE Walmart Sustainability Index Webinar + PDF GuideToday, Walmart discussed their new Sustainability Index via a GreenBiz.com sponsored webcast, Getting Ready for the... [more]
Tele-tub-bies - From @IdealBite
by Jen Biederman on 09/23/2009
Tags: sustainability best practices
Healthier Hot Tubs - Brought to you by Ideal Bite
Tele-tub-biesThe Bite:Planning on spending Laa-Laa-lots of time in the hot tub this winter? Then Tinky about ways to make it healthier. Even if you don't have a hot tub,... [more]


text:
FINAL SALE Slim Charmeuse Dress with Chiffon Detailing
Style F14193
Final sale. This item cannot be exchanged or returned.
This item is available online only. *
Sophisticated short charmeuse dress is stylish and chic, great for any occasion!
Lightweight shimmery satin with a soft, contouring drape. Lightweight shimmery satin with a soft, contouring drape. A sheer, flowing fabric that drapes well on the body. |
FINAL SALE Slim Charmeuse Dress with Chiffon Detailing Style F14193
Very happy!
So very happy with my purchase. We are having a simple courthouse wedding, and this dress is the perfect mix of elegance and simplicity for the occasion. I removed the black ribbon and spiced it up with a plum sash and it's gorgeous! Fits true to size, and actually makes me look slimmer (I'm a 14 and DDD).
September 6, 2013
Wedding Gown!
I purchased this dress to wear as my wedding gown. We had an informal, outdoor, backyard wedding and this dress was perfect! I couldn't have been happier with my purchase.
August 24, 2013
Looks better on the website
I purchased this dress because the first one I wanted did not fit and I can't return it since it's a "final sale." This dress arrived wrinkled and in a small box (I didn't even realize the dress was in it). I am a little disappointed with the quality. I wish I could return it.
September 8, 2012
Shower Dress
I purchased this dress for my Bridal Shower. Its very pretty and flattering. I am 5'3 and 190 lbs.
March 4, 2012
*Color & Style representation may vary by monitor. Not responsible for typographical or pictorial errors. Product availability varies by store and online. Some in-store purchases require special order and markdown styles cannot be special ordered. Contact your local store for details.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Newest Hairstyles Articles
Roll and Tuck Tutorial | Video
Braid-less holiday hairstyle: try a simple roll and tuck! |
Get Inspired: Pretty Party Hair Ideas
Skip the ponytail, experiment with your hair this holiday season! |
Jouelzy: Natural Hair Guru
Wigs by day, satin caps by night - winter protective styling according to Jouelzy. |


text:
Not as bizarre as they might sound, in Japan fridges that keep food hot are everywhere. They became popular around 2005, when manufacturers began building in warm compartments, known as Hottoko (literally 'hot store') into their kitchen appliances. They defrost meat and store cooked foods that are too hot for the fridge. Ready for a revolution in refrigeration?
The Hottoko is an alien concept outside Japan, but there's a fantastic logic to it. What do you do with food that's too hot for the fridge or freezer, but still needs to be kept in a protected environment?
Another unusual fridgeBuilt-in wine bar, sir?While wine snobs will scoff at the merest mention of a bottle of Bordeaux being kept in the cooler, the Sharp SJ-MB300S-ST packs in an innovative wine-warmer, keeping red wine at the perfect temperature. 15°C to be precise. |
A modern Hottoko compartment, like the one found in this Sharp SJ-HD50P refrigerator, can store food at any temperature between -17°C and 63°C. That's enough range to store frozen foods and piping hot soup in the same place.
Semi-frozen foods can be kept at around -9°C, so they're ready to cook straight away, and fully-frozen foods can be left to thaw while still protected from bacteria in the air.
At the opposite end of the scale, a modern Hottoko can safely receive foods at a scalding 100°C, gradually lowering their temperature over eight hours to bring them down to freezing point at 0°C. From here, they're safe to store in the main freezer compartment. How's that for a fresh take on food storage?


text:
Several months after the government shutdown of 2013, GBC launches a study on federal project management and how federal executives are aligning their missions with federal projects.
3 Big Ways Data Is Improving DoD Performance
April 9, 2013ISSUE BRIEF As part of 2012's Big Data Research and Development Initiative, six major agencies committed funding "to greatly improve the tools and techniques needed to access, organize and glean discoveries from huge volumes of data." The Department of Defense (DoD) is one of the biggest investors, funding $250 million worth of big data projects each year. While most of the funding currently goes toward the development of autonomous systems and improving the situational awareness, the data processing power behind these capabilities could also be leveraged to improve program performance. Register nowContinuous Monitoring As a Service: A Shift in the Way Government Does Business
March 18, 2013ISSUE BRIEF Though continuous monitoring has been "required" of agencies for several years, many lacked the inventory knowledge of their own systems to be able to implement continuous monitoring effectively. To close the gaps, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is taking steps to offer continuous monitoring as a service (CMaaS) to all civilian agencies, thereby giving agencies the support services they need to comply with previous mandates. Register now3 Mobile Security Threats A BYOD Strategy Should Prepare For
March 11, 2013ISSUE BRIEF As government works to keep up with the mobile revolution, more applications are becoming available on personal devices. While these programs may simplify transactions and potentially decrease costs, they can also make the agency vulnerable to security breaches. One of the biggest threats is social engineering, a process by which a user is tricked into offering up information or access rights. Register now
Retaining and Developing Tomorrow's Federal Talent
November 13, 2013RESEARCH REPORT Retention and development are two important components to keeping any organization staffed with the right talent. Amid ongoing budget deficits, many federal agencies have been struggling in these efforts, resulting in skills gaps in many occupational areas. Register nowLeveraging Analytics to Strengthen National Security
October 30, 2013ISSUE BRIEF The recent proliferation of data-producing technologies has generated new challenges for the U.S. national security community. Chief among these are cybersecurity, terrorism financing, insider threat, and border security. In countering these challenges, the difference between catastrophe and security comes down to the ability to effectively analyze data. Register nowForecasting Fraud with Predictive Analytics
October 1, 2013ISSUE BRIEF Government charge cards account for almost $30 billion in purchases, leaving plenty of opportunity for fraudsters. But agencies are fighting back with predictive analytics and the most modern data tools available. Register now
Defending from Within: How Insiders Threaten Data Privacy
Information Integration: The Key to Leveraging Open Data
GBC Infographic Library
About Government Business Council Briefings
As Government Executive Media Group's research division, Government Business Council Briefings are dedicated to advancing the business of government through insight and analytical independence. The GBC Briefings team conducts primary and secondary research to learn and share best practices among top government decision-makers in the tradition of Government Executive's over forty years of editorial excellence.
About Government Business Council Industry Insights
Government Business Council Industry Insights, a division of the Government Business Council (GBC) and Government Executive Media Group, is dedicated to advancing the business of government through analysis and insight. GBC Industry Insights partners with industry to share best practices with top government decision-makers, understanding the deep value inherent in industry's experience engaging and supporting federal agencies.
About Government Business Council Market Reports
Government Business Council Market Reports, a division of the Government Business Council (GBC) and Government Executive Media Group, is dedicated to advancing the understanding of the federal market through analysis and insight. GBC Market Reports provides our clients with the information they need to interpret trends and react to customer needs.
Ripple Effect: Impact of Defense Cuts on American Jobs
January 23, 2012ISSUE BRIEF The failure of the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction to find $1.2 trillion in savings in November 2011 could trigger automatic spending cuts in both defense and domestic programs. Defense spending cuts will have an effect on the American economy, particularly in states with high federal, military, defense contractor and sub-contractor populations. Defense workers should prepare for change with flexibility. Register nowMaking the Most of It: Reutilizing and Disposing Federal Personal Property
November 30, 2011RESEARCH REPORT Federal agencies struggle to reuse and dispose of personal property. Managers cite "slow and inefficient processes" as a central challenge and seek training. This report highlights the need for improvements and offers the General Services Administration's suggestions for making the most of federal personal property. Register nowNew Federal CIO Steven VanRoekel's Agenda: Implications for the Future of Federal IT
August 1, 2011ISSUE BRIEF Is the new federal chief information officer, Steven VanRoekel, markedly different from his predecessor, Vivek Kundra? How will Kundra's ambitious IT agenda fare under the leadership of a new CIO? How will VanRoekel's leadership change the future of federal information technology, and the way the U.S. government works? Register now


text:
I have just bought a new computer which uses Windows 7, with my old XP computer I used to be able to change the name and add the 'Taken' date to the Photo's name. This facility doesn't seem to work in Win 7 the date is blank yet the photos still has the date recorded because other programs can see it. Is there something I need to amend in Windows 7?
I read the FAQ about showing EXIF data and ticked that and pressed F5 but still nothing in the Taken column.
I am using the same camera as I used on my older XP computer.
Am using version 126.96.36.199
Any ideas?


text:
Presented to: Neal A. Maxwell
An excerpt from this citation stated, "Elder Maxwell, of the Quorum of the Twelve, is endowed with an exceptional ability to translate personal inspiration and revelation into sermons which in turn evoke such inspiration and revelation in the lives of his listeners. Perhaps it is not the duty of laymen to differentiate publicly among the clearly inspired sermons of the General Authorities or others, but it cannot be considered as speaking ill of the Lord's anointed to applaud and commend the sustained sensitivity and inspired excellence of Elder Maxwell's addresses to the Saints through his career as the Church Commissioner of Education, as a General Authority, and as an Apostle. His sermons, always carefully crafted, soar from their grounding in the Standard Works on images and cadences which reach out and move the whole range of Latter-day Saints as he teaches them concepts often taught but ne'er so well expressed."


text:
Spurs ease to comfortable win against Norwich (From Enfield Independent)
Get involved: send your pictures, video, news & views by texting ENFIELD NEWS to 80360, or email us
Gylfi Sigurdsson's brace helped Tottenham Hotspur to a 2-0 win against Norwich City
5:05pm Saturday 14th September 2013 in Spurs By Michael Pickard
A brace from Gylfi Sigurdsson ensured Tottenham Hotspur secured all three points against Norwich City in a 2-0 victory at White Hart Lane this afternoon.
In Spurs' first match since Gareth Bale completed his world record transfer to Real Madrid, the home side all but dominated the visitors, with goalkeeper Hugo Lloris rarely called into action.
But while Sigurdsson was the name on the scoresheet, it was debutant Christian Eriksen who impressed most with a starring role in midfield and a hand in both goals.
Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas made two changes from the side that lost 1-0 to North London rivals Arsenal in the team's last outing before the international break, bringing in Sigurdsson and Eriksen for Nacer Chadli and Etienne Capoue.
An early opportunity saw Sigurdsson's effort clear the bar from outside the area while Andros Townsend's low drive flew narrowly past visiting goalkeeper John Ruddy's left post.
Norwich boss Chris Hughton was an animated figure on the touchline in the opening exchanges but he could only watch as a long run by Johan Elmander ended in a weak shot that fell harmlessly to Lloris.
After dominating the opening exchanges, Spurs had the first clear shot on goal when after 11 minutes, Eriksen cut inside the box and his shot was saved low by Ruddy, only for Roberto Soldado's rebound effort to be blocked on the line by former Spurs defender Sebastian Bassong.
The home side had another chance when, after 25 minutes, Dembele worked his way into the box and his cut back was hit by Soldado, who forced another good block from Bassong.
However, just two minutes later, Spurs broke the deadlock, and scored their first goal in open play of the season. Soldado's neat lay-off was pushed into the box by Eriksen and Sigurdsson found the corner of the net.
Spurs continued to dominate possession but on 34 minutes, Norwich broke down the left-hand side through Nathan Redmond, whose cross found Ricky van Wolfswinkel but the striker's shot went out of play.
Tottenham almost doubled their advantage after 40 minutes but Soldado couldn't connect with Walker's touchline cross and Danny Rose fired over at the far post.
As the second half got underway, Spurs reasserted their dominance in possession, with Eriksen firing over from 30 yards in the opening minutes.
And it was the Dane again who was the architect of Tottenham's second goal on 48 minutes. He worked his way into space on the edge of the area and passed to Paulinho on the right. The Brazilian's low cross evaded Ruddy and found Sigurdsson, who slotted into an empty net at the back post.
Now on a hat-trick, Sigurdsson tried his luck from 25 yards on the hour mark, only to see his shot pushed away by Ruddy. Moments later, a Rose cross was blocked by Bassong as Spurs stepped up their pressure.
A cross from the right, this time from Townsend, was then put out by Michael Turner as Soldado looked to score Tottenham's third.
Norwich had a good chance to get back into the game when Lloris punched the ball from a free-kick and Redmond's volley fell to van Wolfswinkel, whose goal-bound shot was blocked by Rose.
New signing Eriksen received a standing ovation from the home support when he was replaced by Lewis Holtby after 70 minutes, and the crowd were on their feet again when goalscorer Sigurdsson was replaced by Sandro on 78 minutes.
As the game entered the final ten minutes, Townsend sent the ball over with an ambitious shot from the edge of the area before Spurs' new record signing Erik Lamela made his home debut, replacing Moussa Dembele.
Lloris was booked on 84 minutes after punching the ball outside the area, though Robert Snodgrass could only fire the resultant free-kick into the wall.
Tottenham: Lloris, Walker, Rose, Vertonghen, Dawson (c), Paulinho, Dembele (Lamela), Townsend, Sigurdsson (Sandro), Eriksen (Holtby), Soldado
Subs: Friedel, Kaboul, Naughton, Defoe
Booked: Lloris
Norwich: Ruddy; Whittaker, Turner, Bassong (c), Garrido, Snodgrass, Fer, Johnson (Howson), Redmond (Pilkington), Elmander (Tettey), van Wolfswinkel
Subs: Bunn, Martin, Hooper, Olsson
Booked: Johnson, Garrido, Elmander
Referee: Lee Mason
Att: 35,952


text: Home Politics Rosa Parks' Other (Radical) Side The flesh-and-blood Rosa Parks was a lot more interesting than the one we read about in history books. A new book details how she was a warrior for justice for black women who were brutally raped by white men in the segregated South. By: Mary C. Curtis Posted: Sept. 21 2010 10:43 AM 0 Rosa Parks was a demure seamstress who defied a Montgomery, Ala., bus driver's order to give up her seat to a white man because -- on that particular day -- she was tired. Her spontaneous act sparked a 1955 bus boycott that launched the civil rights movement. Sound familiar? It should. It's the tale told in history books. It's also just a tiny sliver of the truth. The flesh-and-blood Rosa Parks is a lot more interesting. "It's sad, I think," author Danielle L. McGuire told me. "We tend to like our heroes simple and meek." "If we had a larger sense of who she was, a radical activist and warrior for human rights," instead of a powerless individual struck by chance, said McGuire, it would show the work and the time she put in over many years. McGuire, an assistant professor in the history department of Wayne State University in Detroit, tells the history of Parks' activism in her just-published book, At the Dark End of the Street: Black Women, Rape, and Resistance -- a New History of the Civil Rights Movement From Rosa Parks to the Rise of Black Power. She gives a name to a few of the many women who risked their lives by speaking about brutality and injustice. They claimed their dignity and womanhood in a society that refused to recognize either. The struggle of black women in America is not over. There are hints of the fight, McGuire said, in some lingering attitudes toward the first African-American first lady, the idea that somehow "black women are not supposed to meet with kings and queens in Europe." But the historic progress that has been made is because of women such as Recy Taylor. In 1944 Taylor, a 24-year-old mother and sharecropper, was walking home from an evening of singing and praying at the Rock Hill Holiness Church in Abbeville, Ala., when she was kidnapped by seven white men with shotguns and knives, raped and left for dead. The Montgomery branch of the NAACP dispatched its best investigator and organizer, Rosa Parks -- yes, Rosa Parks -- to Abbeville. Despite a confession, corroborating testimony, affidavits from at least three eyewitnesses and overwhelming evidence, two all-white, all-male grand juries refused to issue any indictments. That result was not unusual across the South. "They said they'd kill me if I told on them," Taylor said. But she spoke out anyway. When her life was threatened and the home she shared with her husband and toddler firebombed, she moved in with her father, who spent every night crouched in a tree, holding a shotgun that he was ready to use to protect his family. Decades before the women's movement, as McGuire writes, "Taylor's refusal to remain silent helped expose a ritual of rape in existence since slavery, inspired a nationwide campaign to defend black womanhood, and gave hope to thousands suffering through similar abuses." Her case, and efforts led by Parks, who formed the Committee for Equal Justice, and others, drew attention and action. Alabama Gov. Chauncey Sparks received petitions and thousands of postcards, which McGuire found as she sifted through boxes of material in archives. On front pages of black newspapers over years and years, she read the chilling details of stories that mirrored Taylor's. Page 1 of 3 NEXT PAGE > Powered by Livefyre


text:
1959 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud 1 Burgendy over black. Straight 6, automatic. A/C,Power windows,brakes,steeering,etc New heavy duty white wall tires. An absolutely beautiful car, and... More
This is a very original left hand drive with automatic, factory air conditioning. Finished in Masons Black with Dove Gray Leather. Come with complete... More


text:
Adamant Entertainment is proud to present the first collection of music created for the Kickstarter-record-breaking FAR WEST line: a five-track EP of soundtrack music, created by Lawrence, KS musician Sam Billen.
Track Listing:
Imagine: A fantasy world, but not one based on Medieval/Dark Ages European culture and myth, but rather on the tropes of the Spaghetti Western and Chinese Wuxia. Add steampunk elements. Mix well. A fantasy world that mixes the inspirations of Django and Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon... The Good, The Bad & The Ugly and House of Flying Daggers... Fistful of Do... [click here for more]


text:
To share this article: Enter the email address you want to send this article to in the field and click "Send"
SPRING LAKE - A body found in Spring Lake earlier this week has been identified as man who was reported missing in February, authorities said.
Howard Pearce, 59, of 116 Rainbow Court in Spring Lake, was found Tuesday in woods near the 100 block of North First Street, according to a news release from the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office.
The state medical examiner has not been able to determine the cause of death because of the condition of the body, the release said.
- Nancy McCleary
Fayobserver.com is using Facebook Comments. You must have a Facebook account and be logged in to Facebook to post your comment below. Your comment is subject to Facebook's Privacy Policy and Terms of Service on data usage. Your comment will appear on our site and on your Facebook page unless you uncheck the "Post to Facebook" box. We expect users to maintain a civil discourse. If you believe a comment is inappropriate, you may click the X in the upper right corner to send an abuse report to Facebook. To report an objectionable comment directly to Fayobserver.com, email firstname.lastname@example.com. Want to know more? Check out our FAQ.


text:
Going Away to College for Teen Girls - Gift Cards & Memberships
Gift Buzz
Here are our top ten ideas for sending something right now. Sent at the speed of email, these gifts arrive in the most timely manner available. Read More »
Shop our delectable holiday gift baskets featuring gourmet goodies, delicious sweets and luxurious wines. These lavish assortments will excite and delight with their impressive variety and elegant presentation. Read More »
I find that the most difficult graduates to buy for are the trendanistas in our lives. Everyone knows at least one of these uber- hip ladies that know all of the biggest trends before anyone else: the fashion obsessed! While they can be tricky... Read More »
No one can seem to get enough high school and college grad gift ideas, but what about 8th grade graduation? They deserve a celebration too! They're about to enter high school and we all know how painful that can be at first. So, I've got a... Read More »
Hand-pickedGraduation Gifts
Did you know that we hand-pick all gift ideas for teen girls in the gift cards & memberships category? Every product featured on Gifts.com has been reviewed in detail by our team for its high quality, popularity and much more. View great Graduation ideas for teen girls from the best stores online and further refine your gift cards & memberships results by price, Gift Guru top picks and more to find the perfect gift.


text:
Learning Resources Learning Resources Melody Express Musical Train
Unique melody-building train set invites children to play composer and conductor at the same time Lay down the note tiles (tracks) and let the electronic engine read them, creating a traveling song Manufacturer's Suggested Age: 3 Years and ...Up Vehicle Motions: Forward, Reverse Includes: Tracks, Figure, Train Material: Plastic Educational Focus: Motor Skills Power Source: Batteries Number of Pieces: 60 Dimensions: 4.2 " H x 4.0 " W x 6.0 " L Product Weight: 2.5 Lb. Care and Cleaning: Wipe Clean With a Dry Cloth Battery: Required, not included: 4 AAA see shipping and returns guest rating overall 1 of 5 stars Value not rated Entertaining not rated Quality not rated see guest reviews Read More
This interactive clock lets kids move the minute hand and see the change in the clock's digital display window to learn both metho...ds of time-telling. Color-coded hour and minute hands match the digital display time. Keep the display window closed and quiz your child on clock reading. Features: Color-coded hour and minute hands Teaches both methods of teaching time Junior version is great for at home practice and easy for small hands to manage Includes an activity guide Ages: 4 and up Overall dimensions: 8.8" H x 9.5" W x 2.6" D Read More
Quieter than their plastic or wood counterparts, these pattern blocks are made from a washable and durable foam material. They eve...n adhere to smooth surfaces when dampened! Creative play possibilities are endless. Read More
Features: Set includes 10 double-sided pattern cards and 98 soft foam magnets Magnets keep pattern block designs in place until ki...ds create a new masterpiece Teaches spatial reasoning, 2-D shapes, visualization, symmetry, slides, turns and problem solving Features 10 double-sided, write-on/wipe-off magnetic cards (includes 1 blank side) Includes answer key Features grommet for hanging display Ages: for 6 and up Each card measures 6"H x 7.5" W Box dimensions: 2.7" H x 8.3" W x 10.8" D Read More
The perfect work and storage area for your Gears! Gears! Gears!�. Sturdy plastic unit measures 30"l x 27"h x 13.25"w. Top work are...a is big enough for several children to build at the same time. Six handy plastic bins store neatly underneath and hold all your gear pieces. GEARS AND CONNECTORS SOLD SEPARATELY. LER 9168 Gears! Too!? set recommended for use with work station. Read More
Features: Includes 49 pieces Soft foam allows for quiet use Creativity hits the floor when students explore patterns and shapes 6 ...Shapes: Triangle, trapezoid, rhombus, parallelogram, hexagon and square Features six shapes in a rainbow of colors Suitable for grades PreK+ Recommended for ages 3 - 8 No assembly required Read More
With the Simple Machines Set budding engineers discover how machines make work easier. An activity guide contains child-friendly d...irections for assembling and using a lever, wedge, pulley, inclined plane, and wheel and axle. Features: 63 sturdy pieces Sturdy storage box Enough pieces to build all 5 models at once Includes 8 rubber bands and 4 weights to explore effort, force, load, motion and distance Ages: 9 and up Overall dimensions: 14.4" H x 9.6" W x 4.2" D Read More
Explore the human body with this unique Skeleton Floor Puzzle. Over 4' tall and made of thick soft foam, durable puzzle features b...oth scientific and common bone names on the reverse side of each piece. Kids assemble the puzzle, and then lie down on top of it for comparison to their own bodies. Features: A fun way to learn the major bones of the body Life size 15 pieces Great for spooky themed parties Ages: 3 and up Skeleton measures 4' when fully assembled Box dimensions: 16.2" H x 14.6" W x 3.3" D Read More
This set of weather-measuring instruments features its own carrying case and includes a 3" barometer (for measuring atmospheric pr...essure), hygrometer (for measuring humidity) and a Celsius and Fahrenheit thermometer. Each instrument comes with an individual stand, and a helpful guide explains how to use each one. Features: Includes three weather-measuring instruments: a barometer, hygrometer, and thermometer Ages: 5 and up Overall dimensions: 7.8" H x 13.3" W x 3.2" D Read More
Features: Material: Plastic Combine different attachments to change and observe properties Aligns with NSTA benchmarks for observa...tion, investigation and physical science Includes 12 imaginative creatures made of aluminum, plastic or foam, plus 6 interchangeable attachments Activity guide provides blackline masters for recording observations and data Suitable for grades K+ Recommended for ages 5 and over Read More
To the ER?stat! Sturdy plastic 19-piece set includes stethoscope and pager with realistic sounds, battery-operated cell phone, for...ceps, bandages, thermometer and more. Everything fits into a handy plastic, clamp-tight case. Features: 19 piece set Requires 2 AA batteries, not included Sturdy carrying case Recommended for ages 3 and up Overall dimensions: 3.5" H x 12" W x 14" D Read More
Extra storage where you didn't have it before?this bookcase headboard holds toys, alarm clocks, lighting, books and more. The unit... offers 3 storage areas and a punch-out hole for convenient wiring, and the popular Shaker-style design a natural maple and white finish that blends easily with any d�cor. Match with additional pieces from the Natural Maple and White Collection, Natural Maple Collection, or Natural Maple and Antique Blue Collection (all sold separately). Made of fiberboard. Imported. 42Hx43Wx10D". Medium density fiberboard headboard with white and natural maple paper veneer Shaker style, knobs in solid wood with natural maple finish, profiled edges on doors, drawers, and tops 1 wiring hole, 3 storage areas Assembly required 42?h x 43?w x 10?d, 51 lbs. Features: Built-in Bookcase Frame Material: Wood Composite Wood Finish: Maple Surface Material: Veneer Certifications: CARB Certified Manufacturer's Suggested Age: 3 Years and Up Care and Cleaning: Wipe Clean With a Dry Cloth Dimensions: 42.0 " H x 43.0 " W x 10.0 " D Headboard Dimensions: 42.0 " H x 43.0 " W x 10.0 " D Weight: 51.0 Lb. Assembly Details: assembly required see shipping and returns guest rating overall 5 of 5 stars Quality not rated Style not rated Value not rated see guest reviews Read More
The cottage-inspired South Shore Heavenly 4-drawer chest provides plenty of storage for your child's room. Its 4 roomy drawers are... perfect for organizing and storing children's clothing and accessories. These drawers have Sintec glides with safety latches and dampers for smooth, safe operation. The top of the chest can be used for displaying photo frames, a lamp and more. This white South Shore dresser has rounded corners and moldings for safety. The decorative kick plate adds to its appearance. Both the chest and the wooden knobs sport a white painted finish. This baby nursery furniture meets ASTM standards. It comes in an ISTA 3A certified package for damage-free delivery. Assembly is required. Medium density fiberboard with laminated paper veneer finish, wood handles in pure white finish. Profiled edges on top and a decorative kick plate 4 roomy drawers for lots of concealed storage; large surface area Sintec lifetime warranty glides 16Wx31Lx37H" Frame Material: Wood Composite Hardware Material: Wood Wood Finish: Painted Surface Material: Laminate Number of Drawers: 4 Certifications: Meets ASTM Standards Manufacturer's Suggested Age: 4 Years Care and Cleaning: Wipe Clean With a Dry Cloth Dimensions: 36.0 " H x 31.0 " W x 16.0 " D Interior Drawer Dimensions: 4.25 " H x 26.5 " W x 13.75 " D Weight: 64.0 Lb. Assembly Details: assembly required, tools not provided see shipping and returns guest rating overall 2.5 of 5 stars Quality 1 of 5 stars Style 1.5 of 5 stars Value 2 of 5 stars see guest reviews Read More
: Built-in Bookcase, Includes Storage Frame Material: Wood Composite Surface Material: Laminate Finish: Smooth Not Included: Mattr...ess, Bed Frame Certifications: CARB Certified Manufacturer's Suggested Age: 3 Years and Up Care and Cleaning: Wipe Clean With a Dry Cloth Dimensions: 48.0 " H x 41.0 " W x 10.0 " D Headboard Dimensions: 48.0 " H x 41.0 " W x 9.5 " D Weight: 44.0 Lb. see shipping and returns guest rating overall 5 of 5 stars Quality 5 of 5 stars Style 5 of 5 stars Value 5 of 5 stars see guest reviews Read More
Rehydrate and restore your skin with the Vaseline cocoa butter lotion. It is great for increasing the natural glow of your skin an...d helps to add softness by replenishing the body's natural oils. It a light scent of cocoa butter and Shea. Number of Pieces: 2 Used For: Moisturizing Product Form: Lotion Scent: Cocoa and Shea see shipping and returns review this item Read More
Give your tree a full body makeover with the 40-Piece Traditional Fashion Pack Ornament Set in Red/Gold. This awesome Christmas de...coration kit an assortment of gorgeous ornaments in all shapes and sizes, along with strings of bead garland for even more cheer. Some pieces are shiny, some glittery, some matte all are delightfully festive in their classic Yuletide color combo. A magnificent mix of holiday supplies! Number of Pieces: 40 Includes: OrnamentsFeatures: IndoorMaterial: Polyethylene, Polystyrene, PolyesterFinish: Smooth, Textured, ShinyItem Type: Ornament SetBattery: no battery usedAssembly Details: no assembly requiredDimensions: 70.0 mm. H x 70.0 mm. W x 70.0 mm. D , 70.0 mm. H x 70.0 mm. W 180.0 mm. H x 40.0 mm. W x 70.0 mm. D , 9.0 ' W , 30.0 mm. H ; x 30.0 mm. W ; x 30.0 mm. D Quantity: 16 , 16 , 6 , 2 , 4see shipping and returnsreview this item Read More
Your little one will have even more fun waiting for Santa when she can do it with her favorite Disney Princess. This blue and whit...e Christmas stocking a smiling Cinderella surrounded by sparkling snowflakes. At eighteen inches long and ten inches wide, it's the perfect size for stashing toys, treats and other Christmas loot. Number of Pieces: 1 Features: IndoorMaterial: FabricDimensions: 18.0 " H x 10.0 " W Item Type: Holiday StockingBattery: no battery usedsee shipping and returnsreview this item Read More
First Christmas in a new home? The 100-Piece 60mm Traditional Ornament Set in Red/Gold is a great starter kit to fill out a tree. ...A festive mix of round balls and onion shapes, these shatter-resistant Christmas decorations come in a variety of finishes, from matte to shiny, glittery to textured. So go on, invite over family and friends you've got all the holiday supplies you need for a seriously fun tree-decorating party. Number of Pieces: 100 Includes: Ornaments: IndoorMaterial: Polyester, Polystyrene, PolyethyleneFinish: Matte, Textured, Shiny, SmoothItem Type: Ornament SetBattery: no battery usedAssembly Details: no assembly requiredDimensions: 60.0 mm. H x 60.0 mm. W x 60.0 mm. D Quantity: 100see shipping and returnsreview this item Read More
Give your toddler girl's room a sweet look with the Circo Peace bedding set. It has a comforter, flat sheet, fitted sheet and a pi...llowcase with prints of multicolored hearts, flowers, peace signs, birds and more. The comforter is filled with polyester to keep your little one warm and snug. All pieces in this kids' bedding set are made of 180-thread-count cotton. They coordinate with other pieces from the Circo Peace Girl Collection. Machine wash and tumble dry. Number of Pieces: 4 Includes: Comforter, Fitted Sheet, Pillow Case, Flat Sheet: Polyester FillThread Count: 180Material: PolyesterCare and Cleaning: Tumble Dry Low, Machine wash, warmDimensions: 42.0 " L x 58.0 " Wsee shipping and returnsguest rating overall5 of 5 stars Quality4.5 of 5 stars Stylenot rated Valuenot rated see guest reviews Read More
This Bacati multi-dots fitted crib sheet several bright colors and is fun for boys or girls. It's made to match the Bacati Baby a...nd Me crib set, but would complement many nursery themes. 200-thread-count, 100% cotton is soft and comfortable. Machine washable. Features: Elastic edges Thread Count: 200 Material: Cotton Protective Qualities: Color Fast Care and Cleaning: Machine Wash Dimensions: 52.0 " L x 27.5 " W Package Quantity: 1 see shipping and returns review this item Read More
Place the white bassinet sheet over your babys standard size mattress pad for soothing comfort. Its 100% cotton fabric with a 200-...thread count feels soft against your baby's delicate skin. This crib sheet has fully elastic edges that provide a snug fit on the mattress. Machine washable. Available in sets of 3. Includes 3 fitted bassinet sheets White, 200-thread-count 100% cotton Fully elastic edge for snug fit Machine wash 30Lx15W" Number of Pieces: 3 Includes: Sheet : Gathered Thread Count: 200 Material: Cotton Care and Cleaning: Machine Wash Dimensions: 30.0 " L x 15.0 " W see shipping and returns guest rating overall 3 of 5 stars Quality 5 of 5 stars Style 5 of 5 stars Value 5 of 5 stars see guest reviews Read More


text:
The service personal is good and helpful, only the room is too small. I do understand because the price is low and at the time, there is not enough available room . I will recommend for somebody who has low budget and not for business purpose at this time
- Also Known As:
- Mercure Hibatullah Makkah/Mecca
- Official Description (provided by the hotel):
- 381 spacious rooms, including a number of suites, providing a variety of accommodation types to meet all requirements. 10 minutes walk from the Holy Mosque. ... more less
- Reservation Options:
- TripAdvisor is proud to partner with Agoda, Booking.com, Hotels.com, Travelocity, ACCOR, Priceline, Asiatravel.com Holdings, Expedia, Cheap Tickets, Orbitz and Tingo so you can book your Mercure Hibatullah reservations with confidence. We help millions of travelers each month to find the perfect hotel for both vacation and business trips, always with the best discounts and special offers.


text:
First Great Western retain Somerset rail franchise (From Chard & Ilminster News)
Get involved! Send your photos, video, news & views by texting CI NEWS to 80360 or email us
First Great Western retain Somerset rail franchise
11:00am Thursday 3rd October 2013 in News
FIRST Great Western trains will continue running through Somerset for another two years, it has been announced.
The Department for Transport said the company, owned by FirstGroup, would keep the franchise to run trains until September 2015.
Passengers have been told they can expect greater seating and sleeper carriage capacity, as well as an improved wi-fi connection.
The Transport Secretary, Patrick McLoughlin, said the train is 'a lifeline' to bring in business to areas of the South-West.
Originally, First Group had three competitors for the Great Western Lines, including Stagecoach, Arriva and National Express.
FirstGroup was left as the only commercial candidate being considered.
Comments are closed on this article.


text:
Global Navigation
On Demand
TV Shows
New Releases
Featured Lists
Disc Only
Disc and Case
How On Demand Works
On Demand Devices
My Library
Find a Store
Eva Green Movies
Born July 5th, 1980,
Eva Green
eventually became a rare example of an actress who begun her career well into her adult life. Her first feature-film role was the female lead in
Bernardo Bertolucci
's 2003 erotic drama
The Dreamers
, when she was 22.
made quite an impression with her debut performance, working with a legendary director and appearing in so many nude and/or sexually explicit scenes that the film originally received an NC-17 rating. The young actress was praised for her tremendous presence onscreen, and the delicateness with which she portrayed both fierceness and vulnerability. Audiences, perhaps inescapably, also noted her exquisite beauty, as well as the ease with which she brought her own sensuality to the sexually charged film, never compromising her character in the process.
Achieving such exposure (so to speak) at the very beginning of her film career,
was in no hurry to become a superstar. For her next role, she starred alongside
Kristin Scott Thomas
in the French adventure
Arsene Lupin
, a modest, low-profile project. Her next film, however,
Ridley Scott
Kingdom of Heaven
, was anticipated to be the big-budget blockbuster of its season. While
's performance as Sybilla of Jerusalem was respectable, the film was panned by critics and audiences alike.
This hardly effected
, who continued to take interest in whatever films appealed to her, rather than those that promised to advance her career. She signed on to take part in the fantasy film
The Golden Compass
, alongside the likes of
Nicole Kidman
Daniel Craig
, but before filming began for this niche adventure, she would appear with
in another film, and one much more mainstream. Taking the role of Bond girl Vesper Lynd in 2006's hotly anticipated
Casino Royale
added tremendous vivacity to an effort that promised to breath new life into the
James Bond
franchise, as the film marked not only her first foray into the action genre, but the first film with
in the role of 007. As fans and critics speculated over whether the actor would be a good fit, only enthusiasm swelled around anticipation of
's performance, as the actress's onscreen combination of intellect and sex appeal left little doubt about her capacity as a femme fatale.
In 2011, the actress took on the role of sorceress Morgan in the television fantasy drama series Camelot, and co-starred with Johnny Depp in filmmaker Tim Burton's Dark Shadows. ~ Cammila Collar, Rovi
Results per page:
300: Rise of an Empire
Xerxes, the Persian villain from 300, takes center stage in this Warner Bros. picture based on Frank Miller's follow-up to his best-selling comic series. Smart People's Noam Murro directs from a script by Zack Snyder and Kurt Johnstad. ~ Jeremy Wheeler, Rovi
Read More
Sullivan Stapleton
Eva Green
, (
Dark Shadows
Add Dark Shadows to Queue
Add Dark Shadows to top of Queue
Transformed into a vampire and entombed for 200 years after betraying vengeful witch Angelique Bouchard (Eva Green), 18th century fishing magnate Barnabas Collins (Johnny Depp) returns to Collinwood Manor in 1972, only to find his once proud estate in ruins and his family plagued by macabre secrets. It was the year 1752 when Barnabas' parents came to America to expand their business empire. But after establishing the thriving New England fishing town of Collinsport, the family experienced a series of misfortunes when Barnabas fell for the gorgeous Josette DuPres (Bella Heathcoate) and cast aside beautiful witch Angelique, who cursed him with eternal life and buried him deep in the earth. Returning home to Collinwood Manor after being dug up by a construction crew in 1972, Barnabas learns that Angelique has nearly driven his family out of business, and turned the townspeople against them. Determined matriarch Elizabeth Collins Stoddard (Michelle Pfeiffer) employs live-in psychiatrist Dr. Julia Hoffman (Helena Bonham Carter) and enchanting governess Victoria Winters (Heathcoate) to try and help young David Collins (Gully McGrath) get over the mysterious death of his beloved mother, but as Barnabas gets acquainted with his distant ancestors -- including Elizabeth's black-sheep brother Roger (Jonny Lee Miller) and headstrong teenage daughter Carolyn Stoddard (Chloe Moretz) -- their suffering weighs heavily on his shoulders. Later, when Angelique learns that Barnabas has returned on a mission to restore his family to its former glory and fallen for the radiant Victoria (who is actually Josette reincarnate), she vows to make his suffering unimaginable if he should dare refuse her once again. Jackie Earle Haley, Bella Heathcote, and Gulliver McGrath co-star. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
Read More
Johnny Depp
Helena Bonham Carter
, (
Camelot [TV Series]
Add Camelot [TV Series] to Queue
Add Camelot [TV Series] to top of Queue
The Arthurian legend is detailed in this chronicle of the adventures of the once and future king (Jamie Campbell Bower, the wizard Merlin (Joseph Fiennes), sorceress Morgan (Eva Green), and the Lady Guinevere (Tasmin Egerton). ~ Ray Stackhouse, Rovi
Read More
Joseph Fiennes
Jamie Campbell Bower
, (
Perfect Sense
Add Perfect Sense to Queue
Add Perfect Sense to top of Queue
Eva Green plays Susan, an expert in epidemics who, after having her heart broken, sees a patient who has lost the ability to smell anything after an unexpected crying jag. Turns out there is a small percentage of people who are experiencing emotional upheavals and then losing one or more of their senses. As she begins to research this condition, she comes to understand that the malady threatens the entire world. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
Read More
Eva Green
Ewan McGregor
, (
A woman is torn between two kinds of love in this thoughtful fusion of drama and science fiction from filmmaker Benedek Fliegauf. When she was nine years old, Rebecca met a boy named Tommy and found herself smitten with him; before long, her family moved away and she resigned herself to the notion that she'd never see him again. But at the age of 21, Rebecca (Eva Green) returns to the town where she lived as a girl, and to her surprise, she crosses paths with Tommy (Matt Smith) and finds they still have feelings for one another. The pair begin a mature and loving relationship, but Rebecca is shattered when he dies in a car wreck. However, she is offered a chance to give Tommy another shot at life -- she is implanted with genetic material that will allow her to give birth to a perfect clone of him. Nine months later, she finds herself raising a baby who looks like the man she loved, whom she names Thomas. However, as he grows to be a man, she finds herself struggling between her maternal love for her son and a more troubling attraction to a duplicate of the man who won her heart years before. Womb received its North American premiere at the 2010 Toronto International Film Festival. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
Read More
Eva Green
Matt Smith
, (
Add Cracks to Queue
Add Cracks to top of Queue
A teacher who prides herself on being different meets a student who matches her nonconformist nature in this period drama. It's 1934, and Miss G (Eva Green) is a teacher at a private school for girls near the eastern coastline of England. While most of the teachers at the school are severe and straight-laced women who reinforce its reputation as a repressive environment, Miss G is more youthful and glamorous than her colleagues, and enjoys dropping hints of a free-spirited past to her young charges. Miss G encourages her students to challenge conventional norms of the day, and organizes a diving team at the school, which she oversees with great interest. Miss G also sees a danger in the cliques that dominate the school, and she tries to undermine them, much to the annoyance of Di (Juno Temple), who holds a high place in the school's pecking order. But things change for both Miss G and her students when Fiamma (Maria Valverde) enrolls at the school. Fiamma is from Spain and has a strong independent streak; she doesn't look to her peers for approval and insists on doing things her own way, which makes her all the more exotic and appealing to the other students. Fiamma also earns the approval of Miss G, but before long rumors begin to spread that the teacher's interest in her new student is more than academic. Cracks was the first feature film from director Jordan Scott, whose father is the noted filmmaker Ridley Scott. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
Read More
Eva Green
Juno Temple
, (
Add Franklyn to Queue
Add Franklyn to top of Queue
Director/screenwriter Gerald McMorrow makes his feature debut with this ambitious psychological sci-fi drama set between contemporary London and the dystopic Meanwhile City, where the separation between church and state has been obliterated to make way for a religion-dominated society. As atheist vigilante Jonathan Preest (Ryan Phillippe) prepares to seek revenge against Meanwhile City's powerful leader, privileged artist Emilia (Eva Green) finds her cynicism and depression accelerated by the difficult relationship she shares with her mother. Meanwhile, sensitive Milo (Sam Riley) attempts to recover from a recent heartache, just as deeply religious Peter (Bernard Hill) arrives in London to search for his missing son, a haunted Gulf War veteran. As the narrative shifts between the real and imaginary worlds, McMorrow explores the complex relationships between fantasy, faith, and love. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
Read More
Eva Green
Ryan Phillippe
, (
In the Country of the Last Things
From Argentine director Alejandro Chomski comes this science-fiction drama set in a dystopian future where society has crumbled and devolved. Eva Green stars as a young woman forced to brave the rampant and desperate criminals that abound as she searches for her missing brother. The film comes from a script by Paul Auster, best known for the cinematic pair Smoke and Blue in the Face. ~ Matthew Tobey, Rovi
Read More
Eva Green
The Golden Compass
Add The Golden Compass to Queue
Add The Golden Compass to top of Queue
A young girl embarks on a perilous journey to rescue her best friend and fight the forces of darkness in director Chris Weitz's adaptation of the first installment of author Philip Pullman's best-selling fantasy trilogy. Screen newcomer Dakota Blue Richards stars as young heroine Lyra Belacqua, Casino Royale star Daniel Craig appears as Lyra's ruthless adventurer uncle, Lord Asriel, and Nicole Kidman assumes the glamorous guise of the villainous Mrs. Coulter. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
Read More
Nicole Kidman
Dakota Blue Richards
, (
Casino Royale
Add Casino Royale to Queue
Add Casino Royale to top of Queue
Actor Daniel Craig assumes the role formerly occupied by such screen greats as Sean Connery, Roger Moore, and Timothy Dalton to set out on the character's very first 007 mission. James Bond has earned his "00" status by masterfully executing a pair of death-defying professional assassinations. Now assigned the task of traveling to Madagascar to spy on notorious terrorist Mollaka (Sebastien Foucan) for his maiden voyage as a 007 agent, Bond boldly goes against MI6 policy to launch an independent investigation that finds him traversing the Bahamas in search of Mollaka's notoriously elusive terror cell. Subsequently led into the company of the mysterious Dimitrios (Simon Abkarian) and his exotic girlfriend, Solange (Caterina Murino), Bond soon realizes that he is closer than ever to locating well-guarded terrorist financier Le Chiffre (Mads Mikkelsen), the man who has personally bankrolled some of the most prevalent terrorist organizations on the planet. When Bond learns that Le Chiffre is planning to partake in an upcoming high-stakes poker game to be played at Montenegro's Le Casino Royale and use the winnings to establish his financial grip on the globe, M (Judi Dench) assigns beguiling agent Vesper (Eva Green) the task of watching over the fledgling agent as he plays against Le Chiffre in a covert attempt to destroy the nefarious gambler's well-established monetary stronghold in the underworld once and for all. Bond will need more than his legendary gambling skills in order to win this dangerous game, though, and after allying himself with local MI6 field agent Mathis (Giancarlo Giannini) and CIA operative Felix Leiter (Jeffrey Wright), the endlessly suave super-spy puts on his poker face for a high-stakes game of cards in which the stakes are not measured in dollars, but human lives. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
Read More
Daniel Craig
Eva Green
, (
Kingdom of Heaven
Add Kingdom of Heaven to Queue
Add Kingdom of Heaven to top of Queue
Ridley Scott directed this epic-scale historical drama inspired by the events of the Crusades of the 12th century. Balian (Orlando Bloom) is a humble French blacksmith who is searching for a reason to go on after the death of his wife and children. Balian is approached by Godfrey of Ibelin (Liam Neeson), a fabled knight who has briefly returned home after serving in the East. Godfrey informs Balian that he is his true father, and urges the blacksmith to join him as he and his forces journey to Jerusalem to help defend the holy city. Balian accepts, and he and Godfrey arrive during the lull between the Second and Third Crusades, in which the city is enjoying a fragile peace. Both Christian and Muslim forces are temporarily in retreat, thanks to the wisdom of the Christian monarch King Baldwin IV (Edward Norton), his second-in-command Tiberias (Jeremy Irons), and Muslim potentate Saladin (Ghassan Massoud). Violent agitators on both sides are foolishly eager to end the peace in a bid for greater power, and Saladin bows to pressures from Muslim factions; Godfrey is one of a handful of brave knights who has thrown his allegiance behind Baldwin IV and his community of diversity, and Balian joins him as they use their skills as warriors in a bid to build a lasting peace. Kingdom of Heaven also stars Eva Green as the princess Sibylla, David Thewlis as Hospitaler the priest, and Brendan Gleeson as Reynald. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
Read More
Orlando Bloom
Eva Green
, (
Arsène Lupin
Read More
Romain Duris
Kristin Scott Thomas
, (
The Dreamers
Add The Dreamers to Queue
Add The Dreamers to top of Queue
Veteran Italian filmmaker Bernardo Bertolucci directs the erotic drama The Dreamers, adapted from the novel The Holy Innocents: A Romance by Gilbert Adair. American student Matthew (Michael Pitt) is studying in Paris during the politically turbulent late '60s. The story begins in 1968 with the firing of Henri Langlois, the founder of the French Cinémathèque. At a protest demonstration, Matthew meets cinema-obsessed Isabelle (Eva Green) and her twin brother, Theo (Louis Garrel). When their Bohemian parents (Robin Renucci and Anna Chancellor) leave for the summer, the twins invite Matthew to live with them. While the revolution rages on outside, the three young people stay in the comfortable flat playing decadent sexual games. Bertolucci incorporates clips from classic films like Queen Christina, Band of Outsiders, and Breathless. After showing at several European film festivals, The Dreamers made its U.S. premiere at the Sundance Film Festival in 2004. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, Rovi
Read More
Michael Pitt
Eva Green
, (
Results per page:
Rating Systems
Film Ratings(MPAA)
Television Ratings
Game Ratings(ESRB)


text:
It's been almost two years since the last iteration of the NBA Street franchise, Volume 2. While still a great game overall, NBA Street Vol. 2 wasn't quite the revelation its predecessor was. But now, with the release of NBA Street V3, it's clear that the developers at EA Sports Big clearly haven't been loafing in the off-season. The addition of online play (on the PS2 and Xbox) and a compelling single-player career mode, as well as improvements to the basic game mechanics, make NBA Street V3 the new gold standard of arcade-style basketball games.
NBA Street V3 is about the improvisation of blacktop basketball, not running set plays.
For those not as familiar with the series, the core game mode in NBA Street V3 is three-on-three, full-court, street basketball. Although every NBA team is represented by a partial roster of players, make no mistake--this is blacktop basketball. You won't be running any high pick 'n' rolls or making backdoor Princeton cuts for layups. Instead, you'll be using your slickest ball handlers to break ankles and drop dimes off to your finishers for rim-rattling dunks. You'll need to string together a combination of jukes and shakes, punctuated with a made basket or an alley-oop slam in order to rack up trick points and build up your gamebreaker meter. Once you've got that meter filled, you can execute a "gamebreaker" shot or dunk, which will add points to your score and also take away from the opposing team's score.
The developers have made some core changes to the basic gameplay. The most significant tweak is the introduction of the "trick stick." You can execute a different kind of juke move with the ball by tapping the right analog stick in any of eight directions. You'll have access to more-powerful jukes and shakes when you use the trick stick in combination with the turbo buttons on the controller. You have to be careful with your jukes though; if you try to do some of the fancier moves with a player who has a weak handle, you may end up tripping over yourself and turning over the ball. The trick stick is a vast improvement over past NBA Street games, wherein you were required to press one or two trick buttons in order to execute a juke. Using the right analog stick not only allows you quick access to a larger array of tricks, but also makes the game feel smoother and less robotic than the previous trick system. It's worth noting that the PS2 version of the game uses the four shoulder buttons for turbo, whereas the Xbox and GameCube versions of the game only use three, making these versions of the game slightly less complex. Their placement also makes playing the game on these platforms a bit more awkward than on the PS2.
There's a helpful display at the top of the screen that shows you how many special moves you've got strung together. Once you're satisfied that you've built a long enough string, you can wait for a teammate to pop high into the air for an alley-oop or you can take your own shot to finish off the combo. The combos that garner the most points are the ones that actually manage to fake out your opponents, as opposed to the maneuvers you do just for show.
There are other nifty tricks you can pull off that involve passes. By combining turbo buttons and the pass button, you can humiliate defenders by throwing the ball off the backboard and back to yourself or to a teammate. You can even toss the ball off an opponent's foot, chest, or face. These special passes can also be strung into your combos for maximum trick points and for building up your gamebreaker.
Three-man gamebreaker dunks are new to the NBA Street series.
Gamebreakers have also been changed, to make them a more skill-based affair. Instead of simply toggling the gamebreaker on once you've built up your meter, as in past NBA Street games, NBA Street V3 lets you head to the rim and attempt two- or three-man combination dunks. You can use turbo buttons and your trick stick to execute midair moves on the men as they pop up into the air, including switching the ball between your legs, covering your eyes, or tossing the ball over your shoulder. Just before the first player dunks the ball, you can pass it off to a teammate popping up behind you, who can then execute more moves before he passes it off to the last teammate for more tricks. If you can build up enough points with your airborne acrobatics, you can make the gamebreaker worth more points to your team. The standard gamebreaker is worth just two points to your team while it subtracts one point from your opponents. With practice, however, you'll be pulling off breathtaking three- and four-point gamebreaker dunks. Yet it's very possible to get too greedy with your gamebreaker and fail the dunk entirely, which means no points and usually a turnover.
Aside from the major changes with the trick stick and gamebreaker, everything else that made the NBA Street series so much fun remains intact in V3. You can still get up high in the air on defense to reject dunks and jump shots using shot blockers like Shaq and KG. The juke moves, while powerful, are not unbeatable, as a well-timed trick countermove will allow you to steal the ball away. The underlying strategic balance remains: you need to weigh the benefits of scoring quickly against trying to string together a long, difficult combination of tricks to build for a gamebreaker. There haven't been many tweaks with defense, although you can now attempt steals and blocks with the right analog stick. Those who prefer the old style can still press specific buttons to do those things also.
NBA Street V3 is rife with customizable content. You can create your own baller using the game's robust character-creation feature. Just about every aspect of your created character can be tweaked, including facial structure, skin tone, physique, and, of course, skills. What's interesting is that as you tweak your character's size, the cost of increasing your skills in various areas changes. For example, a shorter, lighter character will be able to upgrade quickness and handle for fewer points than it would cost to upgrade attributes such as blocks or rebounding. Conversely, a taller, heavier player will spend more points trying to upgrade shot-making ability as opposed to power and dunking ability. The NBA Street V3 store includes a wide array of clothes to outfit your created character, and the points you earn in various single-player modes can be used to unlock hats, jerseys, shoes, and even jewelry. There's also a create-a-court feature that is as chock-full of options as the character-creation feature. You can pick a setting for your fantasy court, choose from dozens of different floor types, and paint schemes, logos, and stanchion types to adorn your court.


text:
Free international calls?
Note: Unfortunately we are not currently offering free call services
Have you ever thought of making free international calls using your mobile?
Have your even wanted to make free international calls for the cost of local mobile call or free using your mobile cap minutes?
SmartCalling provides a solution to Make Free International Calls using your mobile cap minutes (free minutes to make calls to Australian mobiles).
You can Make Free International Calls from your Australian mobile using your included cap minutes by simply dialling a local Australian mobile number (our service might not work for some providers).
SmartCalling saves you lot of money on your international phone calls from Australia. Try using us for making free international calls and you will find the difference in your phone bills.


text:
Alexander Skarsgard
SOURCE: Youtube, ITN, Showbiz 411
This entry was posted on Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010 at 9:37 AM and is filed under Eric Northman, Interviews, Media, News, Pics/Video, True Blood Season 2 and tagged with Alexander Skarsgard, Eric Northman, HBO, Interviews, sookie stackhouse, True Blood, vampire, video. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed.
You must be logged in to post a comment.


text:
Welcome to D2L
Desire2Learn is the Learning Management System used at ETSU. On this page you will find access to tutorials and handouts on using the various tools of the D2L system. The tutorials on this site will hopefully help make your online teaching experience more enjoyable. Several new features have been added in the latest release of D2L 9.4.1. Some of the notable updates in this release include:
In addition to the tutorials and handouts on this site the Office of eLearning offers workshops covering all aspects of D2L. To see a listing and register for current ATS D2L workshops.
Logging in to D2L
1. Go to
2. Login:
Your D2L login is your ETSU login username and password.
The first time you use your account, it will need to be activated by going to http://www.etsu.edu/activate. Follow the instructions listed for ETSU passwords. If you've already logged into your ETSU account, you won't need to activate your password.
Username: Enter your username
Password: Then enter your password which is the same as for your Goldmail account.
You will be able to find your courses under the "My East Tennessee State University Courses" pane in the middle of your screen. Click the plus (+) sign beside the current semester to expand your course menu if you don't see your courses.


text:
Beach Front 3/2 on Gulf of Mexico "BLUE ABACO" in Alligator Point
- bedrooms 3
- baths 2½
- sleeps 8
- pool no
- hot tub no
- pets allowed no
- type House
- community
rates (USD)
/ night
$ 950 - $ 1,600 / week
vacation rental description
First and very important, this ia a beach front property, not a view
of the beach or a 2 block walk
This amazingly breathtaking, 2000-square-foot, home has three
bedrooms and two baths.
Enjoy relaxing in a secluded, Non-Smoking, beach front home that
provides all the aspects of secret a get-away. With two decks and a
cover porch allows for relaxing sunset views. Brilliant light shines
through the abundant windows and lights the fabulous interior.
Vaulted ceilings create an open spacious feel. Relax on the
covered deck. View the emerald waters of the Gulf of Mexico from the
ground level porches or from spacious upstairs Master Bedroom which
opens on to a private terrace with an expansive view of the white
sandy beaches below. The terrace affords privacy and an unobstructed
view you will never forget.
The fully-equipped Kitchen, with a Breakfast bar (seats six), has
spectacular views of the Gulf of Mexico... This home is ideal for
couples and families who wish to vacation together but desire some
private time on their own. You won't be disappointed!
The master bedroom is a king size bed and the 2nd is a double bed.
The 3rd bedroom has a two twin beds. The living room has a sleeper
sofa which is a queen bed.
FREE High Speed Internet WIFI Wireless access.
property availability
Last modified on 12-3-2013 at 11:42 AM.
email owner view full calendar
Peyton Yon Or Tim H. 1-850-570-2245
house rental amenities
Phone, Air Conditioning, Cable TV with DVD & VHS, Full Kitchen,
Microwave, Stereo, Refrigerator, Ice Maker, Cooking Utensils
provided, Washer & Dryer, Covered Parking, Charcoal Grill (BBQ),
Beach Chairs. FREE High Speed Internet WIFI Wireless access.
activities and attractions in Alligator Point Gulf Coast North
St. James Golf Course, Wildwood Golf Course, Hiking, Biking,
Fishing, Museums, Sightseeing, Swimming, Snorkeling & Diving,
Boating, Windsurfing, Shelling.
vacation rental rates
SUMMER: May 24th 2012 thru Sept 12th, 2012 $1,595.00 Week *
SPRING: March 1st 2013 thru May 23rd 2013 $1,395.00 Week
FALL: Sept 13th 2012 thru February 27th 2012 $1,095.00 Week
Max is 8 persons. Security Deposit $150
FREE High Speed WiFi Internet Access
This is a beach front home and not just a view of the beach.
We Accept VISA & MASTERCARD & DISCOVER
Thanksgiving & Christmas & New Years is $1,395 Week
* July 4 Week / Memorial Day Week / Labor Day Week $2095
Peyton Yon Or Tim H. 1-850-570-2245
accepted payment methods
Prior to paying a reservation deposit, always verify payment instructions by calling the phone number displayed on this listing page. By contacting the owner directly and paying by an approved method - credit card, paypal, check or bank transfer - your reservation payment will be protected up to $1,000.
Learn more in our Security Center


text:
Metro Council
Contact Info
Call Us (502) 574-11008:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Visit Us City Hall601 W. Jefferson StreetLouisville, KY 402028:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
The Next Metro Council Meeting is on December 12th!The Council will hold its regular meeting in Council Chambers at 6:00pm. Watch the meetings live on Metro TV, Time Warner Cable Channel 25.
Metro Council Meeting Schedule for Nov/Dec!With the upcoming holidays, the Metro Council has rescheduled its regular meeting dates through the end of the year. To see the Meeting Calendar, click the button below.
Meet Your Councilmember
Report a Concern
WatchMeetings Online
E-mail a Councilmember
Subscribeto News
See How Your Tax Dollars Are Spent
Development Cases in Your Neighborhood
2013 Metro Council Calendar
Apply for a Neighborhood Development Grant
Request Financial Help for my Non-Profit Agency
Review the Louisville Metro Code of Ethics
Sign Up to Speak at a Metro Council Meeting
I Want To...


text:
You guys do know the prices have dropped right. I was just looking last night on newegg and a 7950 was $350 and a 7970 was $450. Original not ghz
I wish they also made it with the reference blower cooler... we need at least a small selection for those people that can't have all that heat dumped into the case.
I just picked up the Asus GTX670 for $400. If AMD released the 7950 and 7970 at the correct prices ($300 and $400 respectively) I would have gotten the 7950 at it's launch and missed out on the bad ass GTX670. So, thank you AMD for overpricing your cards and showing me that patience pays off. Not having to deal with the micro-stutter from my old 5850-CFX set up rocks. AMD really has to get out of this price bubble where in their mind their is no competition. The 7850 should really be $220, the 7870 should be $270 and this new 7950 GHZ should show up for $350 at the absolute most. Considering it's probably likely that the GTX660 will perform like a 7950 but cost much less, if AMD doesn't do these price corrections fast then more and more people like me will switch to nVidia who, while still pricey, has the price/performance crown. Only if AMD can get it's ego in line and understand that the 7950 really (will) compete best with the GTX660 and pre-empt it's release with a $300 7950(non-Ghz), Just as the 7970 should be $370-$400 as it competes well with the GTX670.
The 670 and 7970 are close. The 7970 has better compute and better performance at higher resolutions. My personal opinion is 7970 should be $420 and the 7950 $320. I just bought a 7970 for $385... so I think I got a decent deal.
exactly...so how can a 7970 ever go for more than 400'ish as the 470 does is beyond me, and the 7950 has no prayer at the 670 without seeing latest drivers and whatever clocks they release the new 7950 at I'd still bet on the fact the 670 at bone stock will laugh at it in a majority of the games out there if not almost every one. SO...that means the new 7950 is overpriced if it goes over 350 far as I'm concerned, and really should be more around the 320 mark realistically.
I can agree with your pricing. I did see a 7970 going for under $400 bucks the other day which is promising I suppose.
i was talking about electronic retail market in my country and perhaps south east asia markets, their price including radeon 7900 series are overpriced
AMD pricing is fine. E-Tailers match Retailers Nvidia pricing is aweful - E-tailers are at MSRP and Retailers prices have gone up since launch. I was just at Fry's and MicroCenter this morning. You see more 670s on shelves then 7900s or 7800s. Still havent seen a 680 or a 690 at the retail level.
true, and to be fair on the flipside I don't see how a gtx 680 commands a 100+ dollar premium over the 670...just isn't worth it, considering again to be fair in some games and especially when clocked to ghz plus a 7970 is right there or beats a 680 so...again clock for clock especially if you could take out the boost clock the 680's have now that the 7970 has gone to relatively reasonable price levels the 680 is pretty out of whack for what you actually get, I only mentioned the 7950 due to this article obviously plus I think it's laughable till recently and even still you can find plenty of 7950's OVER 400$...I pity anyone who buys one of those at this point for that much.
im starting to think Amd have a Lot of 7xxx in channel and i cant help but think that Q3-4(prob 4) when 8xxx gets released there's going to be a lot of high oomph gfx cards on the market, possibly too many as nvidia are going to be working on a counter punch to the Ghz jab of Amd, then yet again well be swamped with decent cards that smash modern games up, and yes and some great bargains to be had
It seems like you don't like nVidia's strategy, I much rather have the second place card run really really close to the top end, than have a gulf of a performance difference like the 7950 to 7970. While that may seem stupid on nVidia's part, its really great for us. Besides, if someone has the $$ to spend on a higher end one, let them. It's always an option. This reminds me of how close the Geforce 6800 GT performed to the Geforce 6800 Ultra and had a huge $100 difference..funny how history repeats itself :_) http://www.anandtech.com/show/1383/13 If the Radeon 7950 ran as close to the 7970 as the GTX670 runs to the GTX680, I would have upgraded my Graphics card months ago. AMD really shouldn't have cut BOTH the cards ROPs AND the clockspeed...In my opinion, the 7950 should have just been a downclocked 7970...and introduced what we have now as the 7950,as the 7930 later on.
Just looking at this [H] review of the overclocked 670, 680, and 7970, I don't see why the 7970 Ghz needs to be at the $400 mark. It beats the 670 and 680 when they are all overclocked. The 680 doesn't make sense as it is not any quicker then the 670. I for one want to try nVidia for a turn as I've had a 4870x2 and now my two 5870s. I would like to go nVidia now, but with the smaller bus they seem to be limited when running multiple monitors, so I'm waiting around until next year until prices drop on the then GK110.
MSI R7950 Twin Frozr 3GD5/OC Radeon HD 7950 3GB 38... $320 with rebate... and on a side note... $621 for a 7950... do they really expect this to have a chance of selling? http://www.ebay.com/itm/ASUS-HD7950...eo_TV_Cards&hash=item337831365e#ht_1344wt_910
Note that the first 7950 item refers to MSI Radeon HD 7950 OC @ 880Mhz and Newegg's link ($319.99). 7950 has the same 32 ROP unit count as 7970. The fastest known Radeon HD 7950 is Sapphire 100352OCSR i.e. factory clocked @ 950Ghz. SAPPHIRE 100352OCSR Radeon HD 7950 3GB 384-bit GDD... Not supported by http://pcpartpicker.com/parts/video-card/#c=71&sort=a5 Only one 7950 item line is above $400 USD. Depends on the benchmark mix. From http://techreport.com/articles.x/23150 Note that 1. XFX 7950 Black is keeping up with Zotac GTX 670 AMP. 2. XFX 7950 Black has lower power consumption than Zotac GTX 670 AMP i.e. 7950 has less CUs with the same ROP count as 7970. XFX 7950 Black is factory clocked @900Mhz.
Please Exactly... don't know why your noting it because that is what the link says... These tests are done with really high resolution where the 79xx's do better. This could be because of more memory, and because of more powerful hardware that just hasn't been driver optimized yet. I like to think that they are faster mysellf, and is why I got a 7970. But still nvidea is faster in resolutions most people play at.
Only reason I bought a 7950 was because Newegg had the XFX DD 7950 for $360 + 10% off + $20 MIR and a free 3 games coupon, so I couldn't resist for $325.
if only newegg had a branch which selling their stuffs in south east asia, i'd be happy for sure. lol enterkomputer.com/vga.php in rupiahs mode, you can covert them into us$ by dividing each item's price with 10,000 (assuming 1us$ is equal with 10,000 rupiahs)
1. XFX 7950 Black is keeping up with Zotac GTX 670 AMP. 2. XFX 7950 Black has lower power consumption than Zotac GTX 670 AMP i.e. 7950 has less CUs with the same ROP count as 7970. XFX 7950 Black is factory clocked @900Mhz.[/QUOTE] that's the definition of cherry picking your benchmarks...dirt is a game amd dominates at, and I currently am looking to get a 7970 for at the right price it's a great option but the 7950 even according to all of the wiz's reviews rarely kept anything near to close to 670's at any speed nevermind the amp and that goes for most every review site I checked...I"d love to believe I could get a 670/680/7970'ish performing product when I oc it for 300 bucks but unless some driver magic happens or tpu/hardwarecanucks/TT/everyotherreviewer I went to hates 7950's and was "hatin" on them in a massive conspiracy it simply isn't nearly as fast as a gtx 670 in most anything even in high resolutions and AA where it does catch up it only comes somewhat closer not really matching or beating the 670 very often.
Hence "it depends on the benchmark mix" e.g. XFX HD 7950 OC doesn't run at 800Mhz. XFX HD 7950 OC is about 11 percent faster than 7950's 800Mhz. For 7950 Ghz Edition's performance hints, look at XFX HD 7950 OC @1025Mhz benchmarks e.g. http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/radeon-hd-7950-overclock-crossfire-benchmark,3123-3.html 7950 OC @1025Mhz rivals 7970 @ 925Mhz. AMD is making factory/user overclocks as standard. In terms of "out-of-the-box", current HD 7950 ranges from 800Mhz to 950Mhz e.g. http://pcpartpicker.com/parts/video-card/#c=71&sort=a3


text:
You can share this video by copying this HTML to your clipboard and pasting into your blog or web page.
You either have JavaScript turned off or have an old version of the Adobe Flash Player. To view this rating widget you
need to get the latest Flash player.
Got an idea, question, or debate inspired by this talk? Start a TED Conversation.
Singer Inara George and guitarist Mike Andrews play the quietly lovely love song "Family Tree." (Filmed at TEDxGreatPacificGarbagePatch.)
With her crystal-clear voice, Inara George inhabits a beautiful musical landscape. Full bio »
Just follow the guidelines outlined under our Creative Commons license.


text:
Gay-love text gets sender 3 years in jail
This story will move only those who have a heart.
The remainder -- well, perhaps they man the judicial system in Cameroon.
Jean-Claude Roger Mbede, 32, wanted to express his love by text. He sent this: "I am very much in love with you."
The only problem is that Mbede lives in Cameroon. There, as the Associated Press reports, homosexual conduct is illegal. And Mbede sent the text to another man.
The police arrested him on suspicion of homosexuality. His phone, to them, confirmed it.
So he was sent to jail for three years in 2011.
Reason appeared … Read more


text:
For sci-fi and thriller fans who believe you can never get enough of Bruce Willis on the big screen, writer and director Rian Johnson has just the film.
Looper, Johnson's exceptional time-travel tale, stars the veteran actor in one of his best roles, but the clincher for Willis admirers is there are two of him in the movie.
Well, more accurately, Willis is at his menacing best as an aged killer, Old Joe, who returns from 30 years in the future and confronts his younger self, played with utter magnetism by Joseph Gordon-Levitt (The Dark Knight Rises, Inception).
''He was a very good Bruce Willis,'' Willis said before the movie's launch at the Toronto International Film Festival this month.
Gordon-Levitt endured three-hour prosthetic make-up sessions each day to allow him to look like a younger Willis, but it is his artful reproduction of elements of the Die Hard star's dry delivery and barely restrained tough-guy swagger that completes the portrayal.
''I studied him,'' 31-year-old Gordon-Levitt says of his 57-year-old co-star. ''I would rip the audio off his movies and listen to them on my iPod over and over, and he [Willis] also recorded himself doing some of my voice-over monologues.
''But the main thing was getting to know him, spending time and hanging out having dinner and letting it seep in.''
The collaboration elicited special performances from both actors; a necessary element in a movie that is propelled by a mighty sci-fi concept and great human heart.
''I'm just grateful for it; it's one of the best experiences, not only of my career, but of my life,'' says British actress Emily Blunt, who underwent her own wondrous Looper transformation, becoming an axe-wielding, shotgun-toting, midwest mother.
''It was a magical atmosphere because everyone just knew we were making something special,'' she says. ''You could feel it buzzing off people's skin.''
The idea for Looper first came to Johnson (Brick, The Brothers Bloom) 10 years ago at a time when he was reading reams of work by Philip K. Dick, whose short stories have inspired numerous Hollywood movies, especially after his death in 1982, including Blade Runner, Minority Report and Total Recall.
Loopers are assassins living in a ramshackle city in 2042 where the rich are corrupt and the poor are conspicuous. Their targets are delivered to them from 30 years in the future via a time machine. The killing process is starkly efficient and rarely goes wrong, especially for young Joe, but when a potential victim turns out to be his future self he hesitates, loses his man and faces the wrath of his bosses.
Joe sets out to recapture and kill his future self while Old Joe is on a campaign to change ''the future'' by eradicating a threat that would later take the life of his beloved wife.
''It's a movie that really examines and is critical of violence and how violence begets violence,'' Gordon-Levitt says. ''There are no heroes in this movie, no good guys or bad guys.
''[Old Joe] does some awful things but … he's trying to save his wife and I think that moral ambiguity is a big part of what makes Looper so interesting, and [Willis's] legendary career really lends to that ambiguity.''
Johnson, who wrote the movie with Gordon-Levitt in mind, says he used The Terminator for inspiration ''because it's so deft the way the camera uses time travel in that movie just to get the situation going, then time travel gets totally out of the way so that this conflict between characters can play itself out.''
The film also tips its hat to 12 Monkeys and other gritty sci-fi.
''You just read so many films that are completely derivative,'' Blunt says. ''Rian Johnson just had this highly original point of view and he's really uncompromising about it. He's a purely singular voice.''
Gordon-Levitt shares Blunt's enthusiasm for Johnson, with whom he first worked on Brick. ''I think he's one of the great filmmakers alive today,'' he says.
GENRE Sci-fi-thriller.
CRITICAL BUZZ Less of a brain stew than Inception, but still a complex sci-fi winner.
STARS Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Bruce Willis, Emily Blunt.
RELEASE Now screening.


text:
Federer opens Swiss Indoors with straight-set win
Nishikori wins in three sets in Japan Open first round
Pair of qualifiers advances in ATP's Malaysian Open
Youzhny wins three-set challenge in St. Petersburg Open
Mardy Fish opens Winston-Salem tourney with 1st-round victory
Monaco, Verdasco win at ATP stop in Austria
Leonardo Mayer beats top seed in Austrian tournament
Mikhail Youzhny, Robin Haase reach Gstaad finals
Wawrinka drops out of Swiss Open with injury
Brands posts upset over Federer
Brands gets rematch with Federer
Kohlschreiber, Fognini both sharp in Mercedes semifinals
Haas eliminated from Mercedes Cup
Top-seed Haas gains spot in Mercedes Cup quarterfinals
Gulbis earns second-round shot at Tommy Haas
Victor Hănescu (born July 21, 1981 in Bucharest) is a Romanian tennis player. He achieved his career high rank of #26 on July 6, 2009.
The 6'6" Hănescu attained a career high ranking of #35 on December 25, 2005. Six weeks later, in a Davis Cup match against the United States, he suffered a severe rib injury, and a subsequent injury sidelined him further in May, 2006. By January, 2007, his ranking had plummeted to #759, before he finally began making progress on a comeback.
Hănescu earned his first ATP singles ranking points in August, 1999, with first round wins 2 weeks in a row at the Romania F1 and F2 Futures tournaments. Although he played 4 more tournaments from September through December, he did not earn any additional points and finished the year ranked #1231.


text:
St. John's administrators work tirelessly to ensure that our students are provided with a quality, affordable education that embodies our Vincentian mission. In an effort to give new and prospective students, their parents and friends, as well as our returning students, a glimpse into the responsibilities, challenges and concerns of St. John's leadership, we're presenting a series of interviews with those who make a St. John's education the stimulating, student-centered and rewarding experience that it is.
In this interview, Dr. Kathleen Voute MacDonald discusses the program innovations taking place in CPS and the very special faculty who make it all happen. Dr. MacDonald joined St. John's as CPS Dean in 1994; previously, she had been with Polytechnic University.
We spoke with the Dean as she prepared for the 2008-2009 academic year
Q.: Dr. MacDonald, tell us about CPS and its students.
A.: The College of Professional Studies is a marvelous place to learn. At the moment we have approximately 4,200 students on both the Queens and Staten Island campuses. They come to us because they're interested in one or more of the professional programs and yet, we have a number of students who are not sure what they want to go into—maybe computer science or telecommunications or journalism—and we work with those students to help them find their major.
Q.: Today's marketplace is continually evolving. Can you discuss how innovations occurring there impact your programs?
A.: One example that immediately comes to mind is the Division of Computer Science, Math and Science. After the dot-com bust, we saw a drop in enrollment in that division but leadership responded by lining up their curriculum with what was happening in the marketplace. They effectively turned things around by introducing new, more relevant programs, e.g., Computer Security Systems and Cyber-forensics.
We've also instituted new, web-based courses, e.g., a Web Services concentration. In addition, when a Pharmacy faculty member advised us that there is much interest in health care informatics, the Division Chair began looking at possibly developing a degree in health care informatics that would relate to a new and emerging theme within that industry. We're also very conscious that because a number of our programs deal with mass communications, it's very important that we keep up with the technology involved. Every year the University provides us with funding to ensure that our equipment is absolutely up-to-date and that our students receive a state-of-the-art education. That's always a prime concern.
Q.: Your faculty come from many different professions…
A.: As of fall '08, there are 107 full-time faculty members and to a large extent they mirror the diversity we see in our students in terms of the vast assortment of academic interests. They have strong academic backgrounds, extensive industry or professional experience—one of our Journalism professors joined us last year from The New York Times—and are extraordinarily collaborative. We also rely heavily on our adjunct faculty; they bring us great strengths and help us stay current with the professions. And because we operate in a cross-functional fashion, faculty from all departments and divisions interrelate and support each other. Their commitment to students is obvious.
Q.: One of your faculty won a Fulbright award this year.
A.: Yes, she was named a Fulbright Senior Specialist and taught in Italy this May. And it looks like another faculty member will be going abroad with a Fulbright this year. We've had any number of Fulbright Scholars. I expect more and more of our faculty will be interested in applying for the Senior Specialist option, as they can go for short periods of time in the summer or fall. This works with their home and academic situations, and it gives them the opportunity to teach and do research abroad.
Q.: Fr. Harrington has challenged us to serve our students in an extraordinary manner. How are you doing that?
A.: Our dean's office is very active and the advising deans engage with many students on a daily basis. Recently, we changed the way we engage students in our reception area to provide better service. We removed the counter, which was a barrier of sorts, and now the area is open and inviting. Now a student can walk in and go directly to one of the receptionists. We have also incorporated the idea of an "Express Desk" to assist those students who only need a particular form or change of appointment and such.
We also ask students as they leave the office to complete a short questionnaire that asks if they were satisfied with the visit, did they get the information they needed. And then we analyze those very carefully. If we can do something better, we're going to do it!
Q.: Studies tell us that advisement is very important to student success. What advisement do you provide?
A.: Focus groups have told us that students want to know their deans better and would like to have the same advisor throughout their years with us. So when we get their files from the Freshman Center, we assign them alphabetically to one of 12 dean-advisors, who keep those assignments for the duration of students' time with CPS.
We offer both "walk-in" and by-appointment advisement. Obviously we prefer that students make an appointment so that we can pull their files and schedule them with their assigned dean-advisor but we also recognize that sometimes that's not possible. We insist that academic advisement occur in the advisor's office because every student deserves a private, one-on-one meeting with an advising dean. We're pretty diligent on that, although sometimes, if it's only a matter of needing a form signed, that can be done at the Express Desk.
Q.: One of the University's strategic goal is to provide a global education. How are you doing that?
A.: We're promoting the University's Global Studies programs wherever we can. We're also looking at offering more CPS programs abroad as we believe they will flourish even more with those global opportunities. We do offer an international component in our undergraduate Sport Management program and in the graduate division, we offer "International Dimensions of Sport Management," designed to meet the need for managers in the increasingly complex global sports industry, as one of two specializations.
We know that corporations are looking for people with global experience as well as those who speak more than one language. In response to that need, our Mass Communication division has, for the first time, instituted a language requirement. Some of our other divisions will most likely do the same whether the student stays in New York or goes abroad to Paris. The knowledge of another language brings with it the knowledge of a culture and its people. That's very important.
Q.: What would you like to tell a prospective student about CPS?
A.: If they're interested in a career-oriented program at the undergraduate level, this is the place to be. Certainly I would like them to be aware of our five major programs—Mass Communications, Criminal Justice, Computer Science, Sport Management and Legal Studies—which are extraordinarily strong. I'd like them to be aware of our many niche programs: Hospitality Management, Human Services, and Health Service Administration; Journalism, Public Relations and Advertising Communication; and even within Criminal Justice and Legal Studies, we have programs in Homeland and Corporate Security, which address national issues that have arisen since 9/11.
Q.: What is your vision for CPS?
A.: Our vision is that, committed to academic excellence and student-centeredness, we will design, develop and deliver professionally oriented undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Through a clear focus on interdisciplinary education in the professions, the faculty will fuse traditional liberal education with current, new and emerging disciplines and technologies. Our graduates will be enabled to pursue successful careers, demonstrate ethics in their practice, and compete in the global community.