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John Krasinski Movies
Best known to small-screen devotees as sales representative Jim Halpert, the eternally patient, undeclared admirer of Pam Beesly (
Jenna Fischer
) on
Greg Daniels
' hit NBC sitcom/mockumentary
The Office
, Massachusetts native
John Krasinski
graduated from Rhode Island's Brown University in 2001 as an honors playwright, but quickly segued into acting. Within three years launched himself into films, predominantly with bit roles and supporting parts, but consistently echoing the promise that he would soon find himself among number-one box-office draws and Tinseltown heartthrobs. By 2006, in fact, People Magazine featured
in its "Sexiest Men" issue, a testament to the actor's rapidly growing recognition in the eyes of the public.
Born October 20, 1979,
grew up and attended high school in Newton, an affluent western suburb of Boston. After receiving his degree from Brown,
studied at the National Theater Institute. 2004 marked the actor's "breakthrough year," with fleeting appearances in no less than four A-list productions. That year, he had bit parts as Ben in the American Zoetrope film
, a biopic of sex researcher
Alfred Kinsey
, directed by
Bill Condon
and starring
Liam Neeson
; Bob Flynn in
Matt Mulhern
's finely wrought (and underappreciated) alcoholism drama
Duane Hopwood
David Schwimmer
; Messenger #3 in
Tim Story
's urban comedy
, with
Queen Latifah
Jimmy Fallon
; and the British CG-animated fantasy
The Magic Roundabout
), which didn't find U.S. release until early 2006. The first two of these films were widely lauded sleepers, the last two critically despised (though they failed to hurt
's career, given the low profile of his involvement).
The Office
followed in 2005. Adapted by
from a hit 2001 British series of the same title, the program -- a ratings bonanza on NBC -- stars
Daily Show
Steve Carell
as Michael Scott, the tactless, vain, pushy, and loudmouthed (yet well-meaning) director of the Dunder-Mifflin paper company. While
's off-the-wall antics spiked the series with a never-ending source of hilarity, the gradually developing relationship between
's Jim and
's Pam (two straight roles) brought the series weight and solicited interest from those viewers seeking deeper and more meaningful character development. Perhaps sensing this,
opted to stretch their courtship at a snail's pace over the course of several seasons.
Krasinski would appear in several movies even as The Office's success continued on the small screen, like
The Holiday
For Your Consideration
License to Wed
Away We Go
, and Big Miracle. ~ Nathan Southern, Rovi
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Nobody Walks
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A young New York artist upsets the balance in a Southern California household in this drama from Ry Russo-Young (You Won't Miss Me) and Lena Dunham (Tiny Furniture). A 23-year-old woman named Martine (Olivia Thirlby) has just arrived in Silver Lake when she moves into a wealthy family's pool house, and begins working to complete her art film. Meanwhile, laid-back father of two Peter (John Krasinski) agrees to his wife's request to help their young guest finish the project. The more time Martine spends with her surrogate family, however, the more apparent it becomes no one will walk away from this situation unchanged. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
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Big Miracle
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When a family of gray whales becomes trapped in the Arctic Circle, a Greenpeace volunteer and a small-town reporter go to extraordinary lengths to save the majestic creatures in this romantic adventure inspired by actual events. Alaskan newsman Adam Carlson (John Krasinski) has grown weary of working in such a small market. He's eager to move on to bigger and better things when the story of a lifetime lands right in his lap. Ice has been forming in the Arctic Circle at a rate so fast that a family of gray whales has become hopelessly stranded. As the eyes of the world turn toward this small, chilly corner of the globe, an oil tycoon, slews of politicians, and countless journalists descend upon Alaska -- each with their own hidden agenda. Meanwhile, the only one Adam notices is Rachel Kramer (Drew Barrymore), a devout environmentalist who also happens to be his ex-girlfriend. As the situation grows dire, the unlikely pair rallies a diverse coalition of allies to work together toward the common goal of saving the endangered marine mammals. The result is a rescue mission that will help to thaw Cold War tensions between America and Russia, and show the entire world just what can be accomplished when we start working together, instead of pulling apart. Dermot Mulroney, Tim Blake Nelson, Ted Danson, and Kristen Bell co-star. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
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Promised Land
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A small-town teacher stands up to a pair of drilling representatives who are determined to exploit the local resources, and receives some unexpected support as the community rallies to drive away the persistent interlopers in this drama from director Gus Van Sant. Steve Butler (Matt Damon) is a corporate salesman with a reputation for getting results. When the company he works for draws up plans to drill for natural gas in an economically depressed farming community, Steve and his partner (Frances McDormand) attempt to convince the locals that they have an opportunity to profit from the project. At first the locals are welcoming, but when venerable teacher Frank Yates (Hal Holbrook) voices objection, concerned locals Dustin (John Krasinski) and Alice (Rosemarie DeWitt) help to launch an effective grassroots campaign against the drilling. In addition to co-producing and co-starring in Promised Land, Damon and Krasinski also collaborated on the screenplay for the film, adapted from a story by Dave Eggers (Where the Wild Things Are, Away We Go). ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
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Something Borrowed
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Luke Greenfield's Something Borrowed stars Ginnifer Goodwin as Rachel, a 30-year-old lawyer always able to put aside what she wants for the betterment of her BFF since childhood, Darcy (Kate Hudson), a sexy extrovert who never met a party or a drink she didn't like. Darcy is marrying Dex (Colin Egglesfield), Rachel's study partner from law school, and the guy she's had a massive crush on since they took their first Torts class together. When Dex and Rachel finally hook up just months before the wedding, he realizes he might be marrying the wrong woman, but pressures from his parents corner him into going through with his duties, even if it's not what his heart wants. Meanwhile, Rachel's other best friend, Ethan (John Krasinski), does his best to convince her to make a big play for Dex before it's too late. ~ Perry Seibert, Rovi
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The Office: Season 06
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It's Complicated
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An aged, divorced mother becomes "the other woman" in her ex-husband's life when the pair enters into an unexpected affair during an out-of-town trip. Jane (Meryl Streep) has been divorced from Jake (Alec Baldwin) for a decade. The mother of three grown children, she owns a successful Santa Barbara bakery/restaurant and maintains a friendly relationship with Jake, who has since been remarried to the much younger Agness (Lake Bell). Jane and Jake are attending their son's college graduation when they agree to an innocent meal together. Before long a simple dinner date has erupted into an all-out affair, and when architect Adam (Steve Martin) falls for Jane, he realizes he's been drawn into a most peculiar love triangle. Is love sweeter the second time around, or should Jane and Jake just be happy with what they had, and finally move on with their lives? ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
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Monsters vs. Aliens
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When human-hating aliens disrupt earthbound cable-television signals, it's up to a monster-hunting superhero to take out the pesky extraterrestrials and ensure that television viewers are not deprived in this animated adaptation of the popular comic-book series. The DreamWorks Animation release is being helmed by Shrek 2 director Conrad Vernon and Shark Tale's Rob Letterman. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
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Hugh Laurie
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Away We Go
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When slacker thirtysomething couple Burt (John Krasinski) and Verona (Maya Rudolph) discover that his parents are moving overseas, the duo -- who expect their first child in a few months -- set off on a cross-country tour to figure out where they should lay down some roots in Sam Mendes' poignant comedy Away We Go. They visit a number of different cities, and meet with a different friend or family member's family at each stop. Their hosts include a set of emotionally detached parents (Allison Janney and Jim Gaffigan), a pair of overprotective new-age parents (Maggie Gyllenhaal and Josh Hamilton), and old college pals (Chris Messina and Melanie Lynskey), who have adopted a number of kids. Novelist Dave Eggers wrote the script with Vendela Vida. ~ Perry Seibert, Rovi
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Brief Interviews With Hideous Men
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Adapted from the book by David Foster Wallace, Brief Interviews with Hideous Men tells the story of Sara Quinn, a graduate student in anthropology who's left feeling lost after her boyfriend breaks up with her and offers little explanation as to why. With her dissertation looming, Sara begins a project to interview men, all sorts of men, trying to unearth the mystery of their bizarre behavior. As her personal life and her academic life continue to mingle, Sara uncovers some strange and disturbing things about the male perspective, but nothing could be quite as strange as what she learns about herself. ~ Cammila Collar, Rovi
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Good Night, and Good Luck director George Clooney pulls double duty once again in this sports-oriented romantic comedy set against the formation of professional football in the 1920s. Dodge Connelly (Clooney) is a brash and handsome gridiron giant who is equally comfortable leading his team in a barroom brawl or charging for a touchdown in a packed stadium. But when Connelly's team loses their sponsor and the entire league appears set to collapse, the quick-thinking jock attempts a creative late-game comeback. If Connelly can convince former college football star and decorated war hero Carter Rutherford (John Krasinski) to join the team, there may be hope for the ill-fated team after all. Back in World War I, Rutherford single-handedly forced the surrender of multiple German soldiers -- a feat that firmly established the dashing young soldier as America's favorite son. Not only that, but Rutherford's unparalleled speed makes him a valuable asset to the team. To cub reporter Lexie Littleton (Renée Zellweger), Rutherford seems simply too good to be true, and she's determined to prove that her theory is correct. As Littleton digs deep into Rutherford's past, the two teammates enter into a fierce competition for her erratic affections. Now, as Connelly's plan begins to work better than he ever could have anticipated, the rowdy sport he always loved starts to take on a whole new look and feel. In the midst of holding his team together and simultaneously charming the girl of his dreams, Connelly discovers he may be able to use the same strategies he does to win on the field to win in love. Of course, there might be a few fouls as this game enters the fourth quarter, but like every good player, Connelly knows the value of always having a secret play to fall back on before the final score is called. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
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The Office: Season 05
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Love and reinvention -- sometimes touching, other times cringe-worthy -- are major themes in Season 5 of the acclaimed mockumentary that perfectly captures the petty agonies and daily lunacies of corporate America. The first episode sets up story arcs that resonate throughout the season. Repressed party-committee peon Phyllis (Phyllis Smith) reveals her scheming side by blackmailing Angela (Angela Kinsey), whom Phyllis witnessed having an interpersonal encounter of the illicit kind with Dwight (Rainn Wilson) at Season 4's end. But it's the coveted party-planning power Phyllis desires, not money. She later uses her newfound authority to plan a Moroccan-themed holiday fete that she promises will not be "your grandmother's Christmas party...unless of course she's from Morocco." A not-so-humbled Ryan (B.J. Novak) returns to Dunder Mifflin as a temporary replacement for new art-school student Pam (Jenna Fischer), and later participates in an ill-conceived business venture by dunderhead boss Michael Scott (Steve Carell). A relationship develops between Michael and new human-resources associate Holly (Amy Ryan), possibly the only person in the world who doesn't think he's an idiot. Interfering with the budding romance, however, is the cold corporate machine that is Dunder Mifflin -- not to mention Michael's very pregnant (and, according to Oscar, "certifiably insane") ex-girlfriend Jan (Melora Hardin). There's also a few surprises concerning the relationship between Jim (John Krasinski) and Pam, and Idris Elba has a deliciously deadpan seven-episode arc as Michael's new boss, a no-nonsense manager who makes Jan look like a softy. ~ Dianne Zoccola, Rovi
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Shrek the Third
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Shrek and Fiona's (Mike Myers and Cameron Diaz, respectively) fairy-tale wedding has gone off without a hitch, yet just as the beaming newlyweds prepare to enjoy their blissful "happily ever after," the sudden death of King Harold (John Cleese) finds everyone's favorite ornery ogre being reluctantly fitted for the royal crown. Troubled to learn that not only will he be compelled to rule Far Far Away, but that he and Fiona are also expecting a little ogre, Shrek determines to track down his new bride's rebellious cousin, Artie (Justin Timberlake) -- the one true heir to the throne -- in order to focus on fatherhood without the added distraction of having to preside over the kingdom. As Shrek sets out with faithful companions Donkey (Eddie Murphy) and Puss in Boots (Antonio Banderas) to locate the medieval high-school slacker and bring him back to become the reigning sovereign of Far Far Away, handsome snake Prince Charming (Rupert Everett) slithers back to the castle in the company of the dreaded Captain Hook (Ian McShane) to stage a diabolically timed coup and assume control of the throne. Now, as Shrek, Donkey, and Puss in Boots do their best to wrangle up the feisty Artie, Fiona must enlist the aid of fighting princesses Snow White (Amy Poehler), Sleeping Beauty (Cheri Oteri), Rapunzel (Maya Rudolph), and Cinderella (Amy Sedaris) to barricade the castle and fend off Prince Charming's invading army of fairy-tale villains until her beloved husband can return with the cavalry to save the day. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
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The Office: Season 04
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Season 4 of the acclaimed mockumentary opens with the discovery that Ryan Howard (B.J. Novak) has ascended the corporate ladder from fresh-faced intern to stylishly bearded corporate chieftain. The young gun promptly exercises his authority by charging Dunder Mifflin into the digital age, an affront to technologically dull Scranton branch boss Michael Scott (Steve Carell). Here are the romantic "fax" of life at the office: Jim Halpert (John Krasinski) and Pam Beesly (Jenna Fischer) are hot, Dwight Schrute (Rainn Wilson) and Angela Martin (Angela Kinsey) are not, and Andy Bernard (Ed Helms) and Angela are giving it a shot. A giddy Jam (Jim/Pam) proudly bring their hushed and long-delayed romance to public light, even spending an unsettling night at the Schrute family farm. Dwight confesses to killing Angela's treasured cat Sprinkles, prompting Angela to terminate their romance, which leaves tight Dwight heartbroken and miserable. Angela, in turn, falls into the arms of newest staffer Andy, but only reluctantly. As for Michael, he huffs and puffs through a 5K fun run; hopes to attend a Web-site launch party in the Big Apple; faces a ballooning personal debt; goes on a wilderness survival retreat; butts heads with desk jockey Stanley Hudson (Leslie David Baker); and travels a bumpy-road romance with high-maintenance ex-bigwig Jan Levinson (Melora Hardin), who's mired in a messy wrongful-termination lawsuit with corporate. All this doesn't stop Michael from obsessing over a model in an office-supply catalog or clubbing for "hot hotties" with Ryan in New York. As the year winds down, slumping human-resources drone Toby Flenderson (Paul Lieberstein) decides to quit his post and move to Costa Rica. This development prompts the arrival of a new HR worker named Holly (Amy Ryan), whose sunny presence clearly begins to brighten Michael's downcast world. ~ Dean Maurer, Rovi
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Smiley Face
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One woman's day goes all to pot in this resinous comedy from independent filmmaker Gregg Araki. Jane (Anna Faris) is a college dropout and aspiring actress who suffers from a certain lack of ambition, doubtless reinforced by her fondness for marijuana. One morning, Jane wakes with a busy day ahead of her -- she has a big audition, she has to pay the electric bill on her apartment to prevent the power from being shut off, and she needs to pick up some pot after paying her debt to her dealer -- and decides to take the edge off her anxieties by getting a little stoned. Under the influence, the cupcakes her roommate Steve (Danny Masterson) has made for his friends to enjoy at the weekend's Sci-Fi convention look too good to resist, and she gobbles them down. What Jane doesn't realize until it's too late is that the baked goods were laced with some especially strong marijuana, and what starts as a pleasant buzz turns into a world-class high that refuses to go away. As Jane struggles to make her way through the day, fate keeps throwing her into strange and surreal situations involving police officers, Steve's lovesick best friend, and a rare original manuscript of The Communist Manifesto. Smiley Face also stars Adam Brody, John Krasinski, Jane Lynch, Michael Hitchcock, John Cho and Roscoe Lee Browne. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
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A New Wave
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License to Wed
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An engaged young couple finds their lifetime of happiness unexpectedly compromised by a pushy minister who insists they successfully complete his comprehensive marriage-prep course before exchanging wedding vows in a matrimonial comedy starring John Krasinski, Mandy Moore, and Robin Williams. Sadie Jones (Moore) has always longed to marry the man of her dreams in her family church. Though she found her lifetime companion in Ben Murphy (Krasinski), Sadie is distressed to learn that St. Augustine's has only one wedding slot available over the next two years. While Sadie and Ben do qualify for the slot, charismatic St. Augustine's minister Reverend Frank (Williams) won't wed the couple until they agree to attend his two-week prenuptial course. Now, as their wedding date draws near, Sadie and Ben must attend every one of Reverend Frank's exhausting classes and complete a series of rigorous homework assignments designed specifically to test their dedication to one another and ensure that their union will have a sound foundation. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
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The Office: Season 03
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As Season 3 of The Office gets underway, Pam (Jenna Fischer) remains unable to express her feelings for Jim (John Krasinski) after the pair recently shared a kiss and now Jim has taken a promotion that means transferring to Connecticut. Michael (Steve Carell) has discovered that Oscar (Oscar Nunez) is gay, and has enlisted the aid of Dwight (Rainn Wilson) in determining who else in the Scranton branch of Dunder Mifflin might be homosexual. Despite the fact that Pam called off her wedding to Roy (David Denman), her ex-fiancé is determined to win her back. Later, Michael holds a special meeting to encourage others who may be gay to openly express their sexuality. In a misguided effort to sincerely express that he believes there is nothing wrong with homosexuality, Michael attempts to kiss Oscar, who is clearly uncomfortable, on the lips. After that incident, Jan (Melora Hardin) attempts to get Oscar to sign a document saying he will not sue Dunder Mifflin. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
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For Your Consideration
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Mockumentary mastermind Christopher Guest turns his satirical eye away from dog shows, small-town theater, and folk music to offer a hilarious take on Hollywood award season in this comedy focusing on trio of actors whose lives are turned upside down when they discover that their performances in an independent film are generating a sizable buzz in the entertainment industry. Jay Berman (Guest) is in the process of directing his first feature film -- an intimate family drama set in the 1940s and detailing the tempestuous reunion of an estranged Jewish family that is reluctantly drawn together to celebrate Purim at the behest of their dying matriarch. The cast soon comes down with an infectious case of award fever when rumors on the Internet claim that "Purim" stars Marilyn Hack (Catherine O' Hara), Victor Allan Miller (Harry Shearer), and Callie Webb (Parker Posey) may be delivering Oscar-caliber performances. When "Hollywood Now" co-anchors Chuck Porter (Fred Willard) and Cindy Martin (Jane Lynch) perpetuate the buzz on national television, the entire film crew starts to see stars in their eyes. Subsequently convinced that they have a sleeper hit on their hands, unit publicist Corey Taft (John Michael Higgins), talent agent Morley Orfkin (Eugene Levy), and producer Whitney Taylor Brown (Jennifer Coolidge) immediately cave to requests from Sunfish Classics president Martin Gibb (Ricky Gervais) to alter the film so that it may appeal to a larger audience. Now, while "Purim" screenwriters Lane Iverson (Michael McKean) and Philip Koontz (Bob Balaban) are forced to watch helplessly as their original screenplay is plundered in order to cash in on the positive buzz, awards season draws near and the production takes a most unexpected turn. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
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The Holiday
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Nancy Meyers' romantic comedy Holiday stars Cameron Diaz and Kate Winslet as two women who exchange houses in order to get a new lease on life. After each suffers her fair share of romantic disappointments, Englishwoman Iris (Winslet) and L.A. woman Amanda (Diaz) meet on-line at a website devoted to helping people exchange houses for vacations. Each agrees to spend the Christmas holiday at the other's home. While each suffers from a minor case of culture shock, both women also end up becoming involved with a man. Iris makes the acquaintance of an upbeat everyman played by Jack Black, while Amanda spends time with a handsome Brit played by Jude Law. Both women must decide what to do with these new relationships as their pre-arranged house switch is scheduled to last less than two weeks. ~ Perry Seibert, Rovi
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Director Bill Condon brings Tom Eyen's Tony award-winning Broadway musical to the big screen in a tale of dreams, stardom, and the high cost of success in the cutthroat recording industry. The time is the 1960s, and singers Effie (Jennifer Hudson), Lorrell (Anika Noni Rose), and Deena (Beyoncé Knowles) are about to find out just what it's like to have their wildest dreams come true. Discovered at a local talent show by ambitious manager Curtis Taylor Jr. (Jamie Foxx), the trio known as "the Dreamettes" is soon offered the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity of opening for popular singer James "Thunder" Early (Eddie Murphy). Subsequently molded into an unstoppable hit machine by Taylor and propelled into the spotlight as "the Dreams," the girls quickly find their bid for the big time taking priority over personal friendship as Taylor edges out the ultra-talented Effie so that the more beautiful Deena can become the face of the group. Now, as the crossover act continues to dominate the airwaves, the small-town girls with big-city dreams slowly begin to realize that the true cost of fame may be higher than any of them ever anticipated.
~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
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The American TV version of the award-winning British sitcom The Office opens by establishing its faux documentary format, as Michael Scott (Steve Carell), regional manager of a branch office of Dunder-Mifflin Paper, jumps through hoops to convince the filmmakers that he presides over a happy, well-running ship. This is but one of Michael's many pathetic self-delusions: he also thinks he's the epitome of "cool," he's convinced that everything he says is a laugh riot, and even worse, he actually labors under the misapprehension that he is qualified for his job. Meanwhile, Dunder Mifflin's employees inadvertently but efficiently put the lie to Michael's self-serving prevarications: sales rep Jim Halpert (John Krasinski) continually cooks up methods to undermine his hated cube-mate, the obnoxious know-it-all Dwight Schrute (Rainn Wilson); receptionist Pam Beesly (Jenna Fischer) continually deals with Michael's insensitivities and flubs; and office temp Ryan Howard (B.J. Novak) acts mostly as an observer of the insanity around him. Some of the episodes in The Office's six-episode trial run carried over general plot ideas from the earlier British series, particularly the threat of wholesale downsizing that weaves through the various plots and subplots; however, only the pilot was a direct adaptation of one of the U.K. version's episodes. ~ Rovi
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The Office: Season 02
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It's time to clock in for Season Two of The Office, the hilarious and witty TV-mockumentary starring Steve Carell (The 40-Year-Old Virgin) in his Golden Globe Award-winning role. From sexual politics to performance reviews to email espionage, the employees at Dunder-Mifflin are there to get the job doneâ¦or not. Join earnest but clueless boss Michael Scott (Carell), Assistant to the Regional Manager Dwight (Rainn Wilson), receptionist Pam (Jenna Fischer), sales rep Jim (John Krasinski), and the office temp, Ryan (B.J. Novak), as they make the daily grind a lot more laughable. Fully staffed with 22 outrageous episodes and hours of side-splitting bonus features, itâs the must-own collection that caused Time magazine to declare "Never has a lousy job been so much fun."
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The Office [TV Series]
The NBC sitcom The Office was based on the British comedy series of the same name, co-created by Ricky Gervais, who in the original series had also starred as David Brent, terminally disingenuous office manager of Wernham Hogg Paper Merchants (Slough Branch). The American version top-billed Steve Carell as Michael Scott, regional manager in a branch office of the Dunder-Mifflin Paper Company. Forever trying to put a "happy face" on office conditions where he worked, Michael was cursed with two fatal flaws: he thought he was funny and cool, and worse yet, he thought he was actually competent. Michael's employees included laid-back, sarcastic sales rep Jim Halpert (John Krasinski); Jim's cubicle-mate and mortal enemy, ineffectual but power-hungry Dwight Schrute (Rainn Wilson); engaged receptionist Pam Beesly (Jenna Fischer), whom Jim secretly has a crush on; and office temp Ryan Howard (B.J. Novak), who quietly observes the office hijinks from the sidelines. Filmed in a faux documentary style, The Office began its first season (actually a six-episode trial run) on March 24, 2005. ~ Rovi
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A young man gets a crash course in the madness of war in this fact-based drama from director Sam Mendes. Anthony "Swoff" Swofford (Jake Gyllenhaal) decides to join the Marines, just like his father and his father before him, and signs on just in time to be sent to Iraq to fight in the Gulf War in 1991. After experiencing the rigors of boot camp, Swofford and his pal Troy (Peter Sarsgaard) are trained to be snipers, and under the leadership of Sgt. Sykes (Jamie Foxx) and Lt. Col. Kazinski (Chris Cooper), the two land in the middle of a desert where they're up against an enemy they can't always see under a blazing sun with hours of boredom punctuated by moments of sheer terror. Swofford, Troy, and their fellow soldiers rely on the wits, their sense of humor, and their friendship of their brothers in arms to deal with a situation that doesn't much resemble what they saw on television at home. Jarhead was based on the memoirs of the real-life Anthony Swofford, who did serve as a sniper in the 1991 Gulf War; the title comes from military slang for a Marine enlistee. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
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Flashlight Housing Material: | Plastic |
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Spare Bulb Storage: | Yes |
Water Tight: | No |
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ETL Listed: | Yes |
CSA Listed: | Yes |
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Type: | 19.2 V C3 add on tools |
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Product Description
C3 Worklight
19.2-Volt work light with a 180 degree pivoting head, overmold grip and switch, and high-intensity bulb. Battery sold separately.
Feature Benefits
- 180 degree pivoting head for users convenience
- overmold grip and switch for users comfort
- High-intensity bulb for better visibility
- Part of the Craftsman C3 system so works with all C3 batteries
- Available for Gift Wrap
Added on May 13, 2010
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Colorado Springs, CO
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its a pretty good flashlight. it feels cheap very light weight. and there is only a few angles that you can get it to. the bulbs are extremely hard to change so dont drop it there are also only a few places that have them. the nice thing is they do work with all of the 19.2 volt batteries. i have had the florescent flash light before and i think it is much brighter and gives off more illums so it can be easier to see in dark places.
Chanhassen, MN
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Great 19.2 lite.What makes this lite work extremely well, is that the head is adjustable. You can set it down and aim it at your work area for hands free lighting, Very durable..the only downside is the bulbs can be tempermental at times. I would keep a spare handy.
Yakima, WA
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Good price
Slinger, WI
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The lightbulbs for this light are WORTHLESS!!! I have spent more on bulbs than on the light itself. Two days ago I put another new bulb in to replace one that lasted a week and It burned out in less than 30 seconds. The most the bulbs have worked was about a month.They need to use rough service bulbs for these lights
Whitewater, WI
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Our son had this light and I love it. it is very flexible and stable. You can adjust the light in any direction so it shines just where you need it. We bought two of these, one for home and one for our summer place.
Santa Cruz, CA
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Stay away!.... Not much light, fragile, bulb will cost more than the light. Handled with care, and the internal wiring still broke loose from the solder joint. Buy a quality flashlight with rechargeable batteries. Or, if you just need lighting for automotive purposes, buy a quality drop-down light with a cord.
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second light we have bought, batteries are much to be desired, not energy efficient, goes dead if not kept on charger, light already not working... new bulb may needed but used less than 5 minutes
Independence, MO
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Works pretty well but not near as bright as an LED. Would be nice if the head flexed forward and back.
Houston, TX
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In my mind, this is not your typical Craftsman product. It seems like the slightest bump will ruin the light bulb, and when it does, good luck finding a replacement! The LED light is much more practical for utility type work. If you want this light to keep next to your bed as a night light, it will work great. If you expect it to be your go-to, every day work light, you will be greatly disappointed.
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Tougher requirements to receive federal unemployment benefits in Ohio has resulted in the disqualification of only dozens of claims, which officials said show the vast majority of jobless workers are trying hard to become re-employed.
To collect federal unemployment insurance benefits, jobless Ohioans must be capable and available to work and they must actively seek employment.
Benefit recipients also must provide documentation of their attempts to find work, and the state conducts random audits to ensure compliance.
Less than 5 percent of state audits have led to the disqualification of claims for unemployment benefits. Officials said this is encouraging news, especially because the state plans to implement similar work-search audits on state unemployment claims beginning in the spring.
"This program will be for people who are just beginning on unemployment with the idea we want to take a look at their work search and make sure they are getting off on the right foot," said Benjamin Johnson, spokesman with the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services.
In February 2012, President Barack Obama signed the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012, which re-authorized the federal unemployment compensation program and extended federal benefits to workers who exhaust state jobless assistance.
But the legislation mandated recipients of long-term benefits must prove they are searching for employment. Jobless workers are eligible for federal benefits after they exhaust state benefits, which last 26 weeks. In Ohio, benefit recipients must apply for at least two jobs every week.
Under the new rules, benefit recipients must provide documentation that they contacted employers in search of work. Recipients are required to print copies of online job applications. They must print and retain copies of e-mails they sent to employers with their resumes.
Beginning in late October, the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services started auditing benefit recipients at random. The department also said it calls employers to make sure benefit recipients contacted them.
The department said it has conducted 1,165 audits since the new rules took effect, and only 49 audits resulted in the disqualification of claims. Johnson said only a couple of audits determined the claims were fraudulent, meaning the recipients were intentionally violating the requirements. In the other cases, workers were not searching for work appropriately or not making job contacts that counted toward their work search.
Johnson said most people would rather work than receive unemployment compensation, because it pays no more than half of what workers previously earned.
About 50,000 Ohioans currently receive federal unemployment benefits, down from 273,000 workers in 2012 and 440,000 in 2011, the state said.
But many more jobless Ohioans will be subject to audits in the future.
Starting in March, the state will conduct more thorough work-search audits on recipients of state unemployment benefits, Johnson said. He said the audits will ensure benefit recipients are actively seeking work, and it also will evaluate whether their job searches are appropriate and effective.
"We don't want people to spend all 26 weeks of unemployment compensation applying for jobs that are not realistic or that are in industries where they are unlikely to get work," Johnson said.
Some politicians and others have unfairly stereotyped recipients of unemployment benefits as lazy and unmotivated to find work, said George Wentworth, senior staff attorney with the National Employment Law Project in New York.
The truth is most unemployed workers want to find jobs, but it is a brutal labor market and opportunities are scarce, he said.
"There are 12.2 million unemployed workers, and in any given month, there are is a little more than 3.7 million job vacancies," he said. "There are more than three times as many unemployed workers as there are job vacancies, and that doesn't count the 8 million people who are underemployed."
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by – Alex McCarty, Tour Manager, North America
The richness of its small town charm is matched only by the depth of its place in history. St. Augustine is like a living, breathing monument to the bridge between the past and the present. With its lazy harbor and small beaches, this town of only 14,000 makes a perfect setting for strolling the cobblestone streets of Old Town, camera at the ready, doing a little window shopping, or looking for ghosts after twilight. After Don Juan Ponce de Leon discovered what he believed was the Fountain of Youth in 1565, the Spanish staked their claim in what has been reborn into a fabulous resort town that has kept travelers returning throughout the centuries!
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The world famous explorer Don Juan Ponce de Leon was the first European to set foot in what is today called St. Augustine. He was ostensibly searching for the three G's: gold, glory and God. What he found upon arriving were tribes of Native Indians guarding a glimmering artesian wellspring he believed fit the description of the well-rumored Fountain of Youth.
One drink from its spring, as legend goes, would bring eternal life to all who sipped, and the discovery would make him rich and bring glory to all of Spain. He wasted no time having a settlement established there, and St. Augustine has been filled with citizens ever since, making it America's oldest city.
Until the early 1900's St. Augustine had seen very little in the way of visitors coming to enjoy the warm weather and the Spanish moss hanging from all the old drooping oak trees, and that was when a man named Henry Flagler entered the picture. An extremely wealthy oil magnate, Flagler moved himself and his ailing wife from the cold winters of Ohio to the favorable climate of Florida, and became so impressed with the potential of St. Augustine he began sinking his fortune into the town.
He built a first-rate hotel, city hall, a train station and a railroad, in order to better serve the rich friends he had invited to enjoy the city with him. Many of these landmarks to this day are still standing, and like much of the city, all still bear his name, all the while maintaining its Spanish architectural heritage.
Sure, there's the Ripley's Believe it or Not Museum, and the Golf Hall of Fame, as well as an assorted offering of shops in Old Town, but the characters who supposedly haunt the city after dark may be the best reason to visit St. Augustine, if for no other reason than to test your nerves!
The city has the oldest cemeteries in America and several socialites, pirates, Native Americans and various other citizens who are not resting in peace.
Guided tours are offered by a few different companies in town, all of which are more than willing to take a visitor to different parts of town, telling stories, taking photos and generally trying to scare the crap out of you! Probably the best way to spend the day in town is by taking an Old Town Trolley Tour, which will maximize the time you have there and give you the best opportunity to see as much of this beautiful sub tropical city as you can.
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St. Augustine is my favorite place in the whole world! We lived there off and on during the early 70s, and stayed out on Anastasia Island at the Kon Tiki resort. I loved the haunted feel of the city, and the fort of San Marcos, and especially the Trade Winds and the old buildings and narrow streets. History lives there, and I cannot believe that no one else has bothered to put a comment here. We went back to visit one time in the 80's, and I would love to go back again and see it and the beaches again. One can renew one's soul in St. Augustine. If I could choose where to live and where I would like to die, it would be in St. Augustine, Florida.
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Most living composers make it tough to figure out what they think of their predecessors. Interviews and public appearances often turn up the usual odes to Bach, but what really interests composers about the music of bygone eras often remains unheard. Not in the case of Luciano Berio, who rewrote many dead composers' works before he joined their ranks in 2003.
That relationship with the past is made no more clear than in his Sinfonia, which was written in 1968 when he was living in America, and was his response to the anything-goes ethos of the time. In that work's third movement, Berio takes the scherzo of Mahler's Second Symphony as his foundation and proceeds to scribble quotations from other symphonic works over it. Rite of Spring, Debussy's La Mer, Ravel's La Valse and a whole lot more find themselves cheek-to-cheek with Mahler.
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Culture of Giving
To understand the deeply rooted culture of giving at Grand Valley, it's helpful to understand how the university was started…by a 37 year old man and a community with high hopes. |
High Hopes
L. William Seidman, widely recognized as "the father of Grand Valley State University," was interviewed for GVSU's 50th Anniversary Video History Project shortly before his death in May of 2009. The Grand Rapids businessman, who became an economic advisor to Presidents Gerald Ford, Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush, chair of the FDIC and head of the Resolution Trust Corp., among other national positions, recounted his attempts in the late 1950s to gain community support for a somewhat radical idea. He proposed to establish an independent, state-supported, four-year institution of higher education in West Michigan.
"We started having meetings with all kinds of organizations," he remembered, "the labor unions, the various luncheon clubs, anybody that would listen to us … I would come in and I would take out what we used to call a recording machine, and I would play 'High Hopes.' You know, the song 'High Hopes,'" he continued, describing Frank Sinatra's Top 40 hit of the day, "the ant moving a rubber tree plant? Then we would tell them about this (college proposal) and ask them for their support. We did that for about a year. I must have gone to hundreds of meetings." |
The Million Dollar Challenge
When House Bill 477 proposing the new college was finally passed, it contained several significant amendments. Most important to the Grand Rapids cause was the requirement that before the college could receive a charter, the Board of Control must raise one million dollars by means other than public taxation, and secure a suitable site. Governor G. Mennen Williams signed Public Act 120 of the 70th Legislature of the State of Michigan, Regular Session 1960, into law on April 26.
A million dollars. Depending on the method used for comparison, that would be somewhere in the neighborhood of $10-$15 million today. No capital fundraising effort that large had been undertaken in West Michigan before then.
But the community was ready to go. In September 1960 the Grand Rapids Press reported that the Grand Rapids Foundation pledged $50,000 to get the ball rolling. In the end, the million dollars was raised and the rest is history.
To read the complete story of Grand Valley's origin and the community that made it happen please visit our 50th anniversary website.


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Aside from a handful of young designers, London has sadly become extremely commercial over the years. The days were the capital was a hub of innovation seems to be a thing of the past, but that's exactly what makes designers like Corrie Nielsen so special. Her designs aren't the most wearable pieces, nor will they make buyers go crazy in these trying financial times but her unapologetic penchant for the avant garde and all things drama is commendable.
As always, the show stoppers were there and really worked on a tartan print over the knee dresses with a black tulle overlay and on the Victoriana floor length navy coat that she's shown a few times in the past. But interestingly Nielsen also introduced some more wearable pieces too for fall. The same print came on pencil skirts teamed with simple blouses, and shirts in black and white cheque. While this wasn't my favourite collection from the designer, she definitely remains one to keep an eye on.


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Office of the Chief People Officer
Mission: To contribute to GSA's business success by providing human capital management strategies, policies, advice, information, services and solutions that are consistent with merit system principles.
The Office of the Chief People Officer (CPO) manages GSA's programs, policies, and operations for the agency's 12,000 employees. As part of GSA's Human Capital Strategic Plan, the CPO works to:
- Ensure strategic and organizational alignment,
- Ensure continuity and quality of executive leadership,
- Compete for and retain a workforce that is talented and effectively deployed,
- Promote a diverse workforce,
- Create a culture that motivates employees for high performance,
- Promote a culture and climate of knowledge sharing and continuous learning, and improvement
- Provide a working environment where employees can be most productive.
Additionally, under a cross-servicing arrangement the CPO provides human resources system support to approximately 11,000 employees from the Office of Personnel Management, the Export-Import Bank of the United States, the Railroad Retirement Board, the National Credit Union Administration, and various presidential boards and commissions.


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I've finally made up my mind as to what I wanted to stack for this coming winter. I do plan on logging it here. I should be starting sometime within the next month or so. It depends on my finances, especially after shopping for the holidays.
My stack will consist of the following;
AN Drive
AN Neovar
I understand that Drive helps testosterone, however, I was wondering if it'd be possible to include USPLabs Powerfull, or a testosterone booster of some sort. I've heard a lot of good things about Powerfull and Blue Up, but any suggestions and success stories would be greatly appreciated if you could share them with me. Also, would running Jungle Warfare, whether for the whole cycle or part, be a little too much?
While taking this stack, I'll also include;
Bulk BCAAs
Scivation Xtend
Syntrax Radox
RPN Gut Health
Micellar Matrix
ON 100% Whey Protein
Universal Shock Therapy, Torrent, and Uni-Liver are possibilities.
Maybe a little something containing Milk Thistle, Hawthorne, and some Fish Oil. I'll figure something out. All of these listed above are obviously for my general health and well-being.
Now, what I'm going for is, building mass while burning body fat. Since muscle helps fat melt off, I don't think I should have any problem with any of this. This stack, along with the right diet and workout regimen, should offer some great results.
Hopefully, this stack goes well. For my next cycle, I'm thinking of running DCP and Leviathin, maybe with another goodie or two tossed in the mix. Or, I'm gonna go for the Halodrol X-2 and Mass FX combo.
As I said in the beginning of my post, I am open to any suggestions and/or substitutions. Share some of your success with me. Let me know if you know of anything better than any of the products I have listed.
I'm hoping some of you will tune into my log when it starts.
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On motion by Mr. MENZIES, the bill [H. R. 204] concerning taxation--being a codification of all existing laws on the assessment and collection of taxes, with an addition of 5 per cent. of new matter--a bulky bill, embracing nearly 300 sections, was ordered read the third time.
As soon as the Clerk commenced reading--
Mr. CHAPMAN suggested that no vote of any kind be taken on this bill this morning. If it is understood that no vote will be taken with reference to this bill until the afternoon, when every Senator can act understandingly, and give his time and attention to other business.
The PRESIDENT pro tem (Mr. Menzies in the Chair)--It will be taken by consent that there will be no vote on the final passage of this bill until this afternoon, if the bill should be read through this forenoon.
When the reading was announced as completed--
Mr. GARRIGUS moved to refer the bill to a Select Committee of Two to re-number the sections.
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Health care administration is one of the most important and exciting areas of business and public policy. California State University Long Beach is one of just nine U.S. universities with both fully accredited graduate and undergraduate health administration programs. The graduate program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Management Education (CAHME) and the undergraduate program is a fully certified member of the Association of University Programs in Health Administration (AUPHA).
CSULB's Department of Health Care Administration is among the nation's top business graduate schools for physician executives ranked by Modern Healthcare magazine (2012). We're also very proud that our graduate student team won the 2004 and 2006 College Bowl regional academic competition sponsored by the Health Care Executives of Southern California, and placed second the past six years.
The CSULB Department of Health Care Administration's faculty includes both academic scholars and industry executives from leading Southern California organizations. We also have an active student health professional association, a dedicated HCA Alumni Network, and a dynamic and involved advisory board whose members represent many of the leading health care organizations in Southern California.
Read more in the 2012 HCA newsletter.
Over the years, the Health Care Administration (HCA) Department has crafted innovative academic programs to meet a variety of student educational needs. All of these programs have one common goal - to train the next generation of health care leaders. Our nationally ranked Master of Science-Accelerated Program accepts individuals who are interested in senior leadership of health care organizations. The Traditional Master's Program allows applicants to improve their knowledge and skills on a part time basis. The Bachelor of Science program admits individuals who are considering entry to the health administration field. It can also be a degree completion program for people working in health care with AA degrees or technical training. Lastly, we have a joint program with the Nursing Department (MSN/MSHCA) that prepares nurses for administrative positions, and plans for a certificate program in risk management.
This is an exciting time for healthcare managers. The field needs talented people to fill existing and newly created positions who will be challenged by rapidly changing health care system. Future healthcare executives have an opportunity to make a significant contribution to their organizations, and ultimately to their communities where they serve and work. I am confident that our graduates will have a significant role in health care organizations and government, making a difference in the U.S. health care system.
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New Member of Software Freedom Law Center Board
Legal expert Mark Webbink, who formerly worked for Red Hat, has just joined the Board of Directors of the Software Freedom Law Center (SFLC). Webbinks gained expert knowledge of intellectual property in his former position with the Linux enterprise.
The Software Freedom Law Center (SFLC) provides voluntary legal support to free software projects. Eben Moglen, professor of law and member of the Free Software Foundation board, founded SFLC in 2005.
Webbink worked his way up to the Red Hat's Deputy General Counsel for intellectual property questions after joining the company in the year 2000 and is regarded as an expert on Open Source software and patent issues. Webbink, who left Red Hat in August 2007, is convinced that Open Source developers return best results if they have sufficient support to keep legal issues of their backs. Webbink will be officially introduced at the SFLC's annual general meeting, October 12, at the Columbia Law School in New York.
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One of CeBITs most successful forums opens the new year with a new name. The popular Open Source Forum continues in 2014 under the name Special Conference: Open Source. This year, the forum will be bigger and offer a wider range of possibilities for sponsors.
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Saucy Salamander Gets Legs
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Intel and Arduino Create Pi-Like System
Galileo board is targeted to embedded developers and educational institutions.


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I have bad news. The world is going to end. But I also have good news. Probably not anytime soon.
It's only a very recent, very wrong and arguably very wilful misinterpretation of the ancient Mayan calendar to conclude it ends on 21 December 2012. And that even if their "long count" does stop then, there's no more reason to think it will immediately lead to a planet-wide liquidation sale than if your desk calendar reaches the end of the year before you've bought a new one.
Even Nasa – who ought to have plenty on their hands looking for traces of life on Mars – have weighed in to apply logical to the eschatological by publishing Beyond 2012: Why the World Won't End. There's no need to recap here on the details of their argument – suffice to say that after reading it only the most hardcore conspiracy nut would still have worries about an upcoming end of everything. The more interesting question – at least for me – is why so many, so often, are drawn to these tales of impending destruction? Why do we seem to want it to be the end of days, and to have the apocalypse, now?
The doom-mongers are only around to – probably – be wrong about the world ending on 21 December this year, because they'd already been wrong about it ending in 2003, when the entirely fictional planet Nibiru was first supposed to collide with us. And wrong about it ending on 31 December 1999 simply because of an arbitrary change of date that wasn't even the end of the millennium. And wrong about it ending on at least six other dates in the 1990s. And also wrong about it ending at least two or three times every single decade until at least the 1840s, with evidence of scores of other more sporadic global false alarms stretching right back to ancient Rome.
Not that I'm suggesting it's the same spread-betting catastrophists backing all of these options – although there are some groups and people like the Bible Student Movement and US Christian broadcaster Harold Camping who have come up with multiple off-beam predictions. But collectively it means that at any given time there is always a supposed terminal cataclysm just around the corner, causing distress to the gullible and vulnerable.
Grand finale
Just in case anyone is thinking that won't be the case once we make it past 21 December , there are already apocalyptic predictions about various subsequent dates. My favourite is the one best summed up in the London Evening Standard headline, "The world will end in 2060, according to Newton". Now it's true that besides being one of the greatest scientific geniuses, Sir Isaac did have some odd beliefs. But the world ending in 2060 isn't one of them. The "prediction" derives from a letter he wrote in 1704 "to put a stop to the rash conjectures of fanciful men who are frequently predicting the time of the end" – even back then this nonsense was clearly common. In it Newton says he can't see any reason why the world would end before 2060, "it may end later, but I see no reason for its ending sooner", and explicitly states "this I mention not to assert when the time of the end shall be". Despite being so clear he's writing on a not-for-prophet basis, type "Newton end of the world" into Google and you'll get over 50 million hits.


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Sandra Chase of the West African Dance and Drum Troupe interacts with kindergarten-second grade students during a cultural assembly Jan. 16 at Evans International Elementary School in Falcon School District 49. The four-person troupe from Dakar, Senegal, exhibited and explained West African traditions, such as songs, dancing, drumming, acrobatics and stilt-walking. During two midday assemblies, they quizzed the school's kindergarten-fifth grade students about Africa, testing their knowledge of its languages and countries. Evans International Elementary School is an International Baccalaureate world school. It uses the IB Primary Years Program, which teaches young students about inquiry, interdisciplinary skills and global citizenry. The West African troupe has delivered a unique insight into African traditions to thousands of schools across the United States.
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10:05am Thursday 5th September 2013 in Football
DUDLEY continued their magnificent form with another emphatic win - this time storming to a 60-32 victory over Buxton at Monmore Green.
In their last home meeting of the National League campaign, the rampant Heathens ensured they will finish the regular season with a perfect home record.
It was an excellent display from the former-Cradley club - yet team boss Will Pottinger was not entirely satisfied with the performance of his side.
Said Pottinger: "It was another comfortable win for us and another good performance from the boys.
"We do need to try and cut the errors out if we can as we threw away a couple of points tonight which we might not get away with in the play-offs.
"But overall we have to be pleased with three more points and strong showing from the team."
Skipper Ashley Morris led the side impeccably with a faultless maximum - completing his night with a magnificent battle with Charles Wright to join the impressive Lewis Blackbird at the front for a 5-1.
Paul Starke enjoyed a fine evening as he moved to the No.1 position, smashing Adam Roynon's National League track record in heat one on his way to a big points haul.
Despite moving into the main body, youngster Max Clegg continued his strong form with two paid wins - whilst Gareth Isherwood completed an excellent showing from the whole top five.
Down at reserve Dan Greenwood continued his upturn in fortunes with a strong display - whilst Nathan Greaves also showed plenty of promise despite a frustrating evening which yielded two falls and a shed chain whilst in points scoring positions.
Dudley 60: Ashley Morris 14+1, Lewis Blackbird 14, Paul Starke 10+1, Dan Greenwood 8+1, Gareth Isherwood 7+1, Max Clegg 5+2, Nathan Greaves 2+1.
Buxton 32: Charles Wright 12, Matt Williamson 5+2, Adam McKinna 5, Lee Smart 4+1, Tom Woolley 3+1, Liam Carr 2, Ryan Blacklock 1+1.
National League points: Dudley 3 Buxton 0.
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Mount Vernon, Virginia Sunday, February 24, 2013
In the first of a series of programs on the American presidents, historian Richard Norton Smith and Mount Vernon Resident Director James Rees discussed the life and career of George Washington. They also talked about the history of Washington's home, Mount Vernon, and responded to telephone calls from viewers. This is the first installment of C-SPAN's 1999 "American Presidents: Life Portraits" series.
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