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The Pussycat Dolls
The Pussycat Dolls | |
The second line-up of the Pussycat Dolls in 2008
Background information | |
Also known as | PCD; The Dolls |
Origin | Los Angeles, California, United States |
Genres | Pop, R&B, dance-pop |
Years active | 2003-2010 |
Labels | A&M, Interscope |
Associated acts | Robin Antin |
Website | pcdworld.co.uk |
Past members | Carmit Bachar Kimberly Wyatt Ashley Roberts Jessica Sutta Melody Thornton Nicole Scherzinger |
The Pussycat Dolls were an American pop girl group and dance ensemble, founded in Los Angeles by choreographer Robin Antin in 1995 as a burlesque troupe. After attracting media attention, Antin negotiated a record deal with Interscope Records in 2003 turning the group into a music franchise comprising Nicole Scherzinger, Carmit Bachar, Ashley Roberts, Jessica Sutta, Melody Thornton and Kimberly Wyatt. Overseen by Antin, Interscope and various partners, the group was transformed into a global image and commercial brand. The Pussycat Dolls were launched into mainstream recognition following the release of their best-selling debut album, PCD, which contained the number-one singles "Don't Cha", "Buttons", and "Stickwitu". However, despite their commercial success, the group was plagued by internal conflict due to the overemphasis on Scherzinger, the group's lead member, and the subordinate treatment of the other members. Bachar's departure from the group preceded the release of their sophomore album Doll Domination, which contains the worldwide hits "When I Grow Up", "I Hate This Part" and "Jai Ho! (You Are My Destiny)".
In 2009, they announced a minor hiatus and was later revealed to be an official break up. The Dolls brand diversified into merchandise, reality television programs, a Las Vegas act, product endorsements, spin-off recording groups (Girlicious, Paradiso Girls, G.R.L.) and other ventures. In 2009, Billboard ranked the Pussycat Dolls as the 80th most successful musical act of the 2000s.[1] As of today, the group has sold 50 million records worldwide, making them one of the best-selling girl groups of all time.[2]
1995–2002: Beginnings as a burlesque dance troupe
The Pussycat Dolls | |
Also known as | The L.A. Dolls |
Origin | Los Angeles, California, United States |
Genres | dance-pop, cabaret, burlesque |
Years active | 1995-present |
Associated acts | Robin Antin, Christina Applegate, Carmen Electra, X-Tina, Gwen Stefani, Carla Kama, etc. |
Antin began exploring the idea of a modern burlesque troupe during 1990 with Carla Kama and Christina Applegate as performers.[3][4][5] The troupe began to perform in 1995, with a repertoire of 1950s and 1960s popular music standards while dressed in lingerie or old-fashioned pin-up costumes. They secured a Thursday night residency at a Los Angeles nightclub, The Viper Room, where they stayed from 1995 to 2001. They appeared briefly in the 1998 films Matters of Consequence (dancing to Mancini's "Hub Caps and Tail Lights", and Keely Smith's "When Your Lover has Gone"),[6] and The Treat (directed by Jonathan Gems).[7] From 1995 to 2003 there were numerous guest vocalists, and many changes to the dance personnel.
The troupe received wider press coverage during June 1999, when Playboy featured a Pussycat Dolls pictorial, featuring at least seven contemporary members posing semi-nude (Kasey Campbell, Kiva Dawson, Antonietta Macri, Erica Breckels, Katie Bergold, Erica Gudis and Lindsley Allen). Three years later, the Pussycat Dolls moved to The Roxy. They were featured in magazines, television specials for MTV and VH1, ad campaigns, and films. Some of the Pussycat Dolls appeared in the 2003 film Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle,[3] dancing to Mancini's "The Pink Panther Theme". They were also featured in Pink's "Trouble" music video. Along with Christina Applegate, Christina Aguilera and Carmen Electra (who was the group's lead performer for many of their shows) the troupe was featured in a Maxim magazine shoot in 2002,[8] which increased public interest in them (Aguilera later appeared in the similarly themed 2010 film Burlesque directed by Robin Antin's brother Steve).
Following their growing popularity, music producers Jimmy Iovine and Ron Fair became involved with the group helping them to transform into a franchise. The former dance troupe evolved into a popular music recording group and became employees of Iovine's label Interscope Records. The only troupe members who remained after the re-casting process were Robin Antin (taking on the creative, executive and managerial roles), Carmit Bachar, Cyia Batten, Kasey Campbell, Ashley Roberts, Jessica Sutta and Kimberly Wyatt. Electra, when asked about her lack of involvement with the group's evolution into a popular music group, she said, "I was part of [The Dolls] for over two years and did every show with them [...] but financially, I couldn't become part of their new music project [...] It was a sacrifice I couldn't make.[9]
2003–06: Recording group formation, PCD and PCD World Tour
During 2003, Scherzinger, a former member of Popstars winners Eden's Crush, became the recording group's lead singer. In the same year, vocalists Melody Thornton and Kaya Jones were also recruited to the group. The musical group's initial line-up consisted of Scherzinger, Thornton, Jones, Bachar, Batten, Campbell, Wyatt, Roberts, and Sutta. The group appeared in two soundtracks during 2004, for the films Shark Tale and Shall We Dance?. The newly formed recording group's first single was "Sway" from Shall We Dance?, with a music video inspired by the film. In 2004, Jones left the group after recording a few demo songs for the debut album, to pursue modeling and a solo musical career. Antin remained with the group as founder, manager and business associate to Interscope. By the time the recording group was launched the musical lineup was a sextet composed of Scherzinger, Bachar, Thornton, Sutta, Roberts and Wyatt.
On September 13, 2005, they released their debut album, PCD. The album combined several dance-pop songs with their burlesque style,[10] while the second half of the album contain tributes and covers.[11] Lead and backup vocals are by singer Nicole Scherzinger.[12] The album peaked at number one in New Zealand, the top-five in Canada, the Netherlands and the United States, and top-ten in United Kingdom, Austria, Germany, Switzerland and Ireland.[13] Worldwide, PCD has sold nine million copies.[14] Their first single, "Don't Cha" was a success, reaching number one in multiple countries including United Kingdom,[15] Australia[16] and Canada[16] and reached number two on the Billboard Hot 100.[17] The song was originally sung by Tori Alamaze and featured rapper Busta Rhymes. The ballad "Stickwitu" was another top five in the United States,[17] and was their second number one in the United Kingdom.[15] It was later nominated for a Grammy for Best Pop Performance By a Duo or Group.[18] "Beep", featuring will.i.am, was less successful but did reach number one in Belgium and New Zealand.[19] "Buttons" (with rapper Snoop Dogg) scored number three on the UK Singles Chart[15] and in the United States.[17] Their next single, "I Don't Need a Man" was not as successful, although it scored the top 10 in Australia,[20] Ireland,[20] New Zealand[20] and United Kingdom.[15] The group's sixth single from the album was "Wait a Minute" featuring Timbaland, becoming the groups top 30 success in the United States.[17] The group was selected to perform for the introduction for ABC's coverage of the NBA.[21] The Pussycat Dolls first opened for The Black Eyed Peas Honda Civic Tour in North America.[22] At the beginning of 2007 they toured in North America as a support act for Christina Aguilera's Back to Basics Tour, along with Danity Kane and NLT.[23] In November 2006, the Pussycat Dolls embarked their PCD World Tour with Rihanna as the opening act in the UK leg.[24] The Pussycat Dolls performed at the Manchester Evening News Arena in a concert that was recorded and later streamed via MSN Music.
In parallel with the Pussycat Dolls franchise as a recording act, during April 2005 a resident live show commenced at the "Pussycat Dolls Lounge" adjacent to Pure Nightclub in Caesars Palace on the Las Vegas Strip. This show contains "cast members" who continue the burlesque-style show which began in Los Angeles during 1995. At least one early member of the L.A. dance troupe, Rachel Sterling, made the move to the Las Vegas show. The cast includes vocalist Jamie Preston, Hayley Zelniker,[25] Amanda Nowak, Colby Amanda and Alicia. Former dolls include Meredith, Jessica Lea, Rachel Sterling, Laurel, Laura Diane, Cindy, Ashley Gates, Bridget Nicole, Jennifer Affronti, Sheila Joy and Jamie Ruiz from Pussycat Dolls Present: Girlicious.
2007–10: The Pussycat Dolls Present and Doll Domination
In April 2006, The New York Times reported that Interscope executives were working to produce their own reality TV series, overseen by the producers of America's Next Top Model and McG, the director of the Charlie's Angels films. The show, titled Pussycat Dolls Present: The Search For the Next Doll, would search for a new member for the recording group.[26] In 2007, Asia Nitollano nominally became the group's seventh member after winning in the reality show however left for a solo career. The second season of the show commenced broadcast on February 18, 2008, titled Pussycat Dolls Present: Girlicious. Unlike the previous series which tried to find a new member to join the Dolls, the second series auditioned women to become part of a new three member all-female group, Girlicious. Members of the Pussycat Dolls appeared on both seasons of the Pussycat Dolls Present: either as guest judge, performing songs, or in a video message shown to the contestants each week. During February 2007, Caesars Palace opened the Pussycat Dolls Casino just across the Pussycat Dolls Lounge. It features "Dolls-style" decor and attire for the gaming staff, waitresses and dancers. The Dolls returned to Los Angeles and the Viper Room from November 2008 for regular Friday and Saturday nights performances billed as the "Pussycat Dolls Lounge".[27] On March 8, 2008, Bachar announced she was departing the group for other projects.[28][29] The group performed for the first time after their break and as a quintet for US troops in Kuwait for Operation Myspace in February.[30] The group, mostly just Melody Thornton and Nicole Scherzinger, soon regathered in the studio to record their follow up album and add additional vocals from other members before completing the project.
On May 27, 2008, the Pussycat Dolls released "When I Grow Up", which reached number nine on the Billboard Hot 100 and number one on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play.[31] The song topped several European charts and became a worldwide top ten hit. Follow-up single "Whatcha Think About That", a collaboration with Missy Elliott, failed to enter the US charts but managed to reach the top 20 in several other countries including the UK. The group's second album, Doll Domination, was released on September 19, 2008. It debuted at number four on the Billboard 200, with 79,000 copies sold in its first week of release. A third single from the album, "I Hate This Part", was released in October 2008 and reached the top ten in the majority of the charts it appeared on. The album's fourth single "Bottle Pop" received a limited release in the US and Oceania during March 2009. The Pussycat Dolls on the Doll Domination Tour to support Doll Domination.[32] Lady Gaga opened for them in Europe and Australia,[33][34] while Ne-Yo supported the Pussycat Dolls in the UK leg.[35] In mid-2009 they opened for Britney Spears' tour The Circus Starring Britney Spears on the first leg in North America.[36] In April 2009 Scherzinger confirmed to Billboard that the album would be re-released to give more people a chance to get their music.[37] In Europe, the album was re-released with four new songs.[38] The repackaged versions spawned two more singles: the worldwide number one "Jai Ho! (You Are My Destiny)" (featured on the soundtrack for Slumdog Millionaire) and euro-pop remix of "Hush Hush" (retitled "Hush Hush; Hush Hush")[39] which reached top 20 internationally. Following Scherzinger's over-emphasis in the release of these two singles, there were several emotional outbursts to the media including one by Thornton during one of the group's appearances on tour.[40]
2010–2013: Disbandment and spin-off group
On January 29, 2010, Jessica Sutta revealed to E!Online that she had been ousted from the group, following a broken rib she sustained whilst on tour with the group. On February 26, Wyatt confirmed she was also leaving the group in Loaded magazine.[41] Upon her departure, she told the magazine: "I wish that it was different because I love what we do on stage. I love being a Doll, but as far as variables off-stage are concerned – I just couldn't do it anymore ... when I came out on stage, I knew what my job was and I did it to the best of my ability. I feel like I can relate to anybody in a corporate job – because it's just a job, nothing more!"[42] One day later, Ashley Roberts announced her departure from the group via her website. She said: "Yes, I have left the Pussycat Dolls.. I love you all sooo much!!! I am so grateful to have the love and support of all of you. It was an amazing ride and I learned so much!"[41] Wyatt would later go on to confirm that all of the members had left the group, including Thornton.[43] On 24 May 2010, a third line-up, which would join Nicole Scherzinger, was revealed consisting of Kherington Payne, Vanessa Curry, Rino Nakasone Razalan and Jamie Lee Ruiz.[44][45] However, in late 2010 Scherzinger officially left the group to pursue a solo career.[46] In March 2011, Antin confirmed that she would be holding auditions to find new girls in order to replace the departed members of the group.[47] On September 16, 2011, it was announced that the new line-up will be formed on a reality TV series, which will see Kim Kardashian and Nigel Lythgoe as executive producers.[48]
In October 2011, an official image was released revealing a new line-up consisting of six new members: Lauren Bennett, Paula van Oppen, Vanessa Curry, Kristal Smith, Tiffany Zavala, and Kia Hampton.[49] Talking to Billboard.com at the American Music Awards in November 2011, Lauren Bennett said "We're currently figuring out who's in the group and we're working on an album."[50] The new Pussycat Dolls made their debut on February 5, 2012, during the Super Bowl, as part of GoDaddy's annual TV commercial, appearing with Danica Patrick. "The look of the commercial is not necessarily the new look of the group this time around, said Robin Antin, adding, "It's breathtakingly beautiful. It's a fun, real-campy kind of sexy. It's all of that, but again, what we're doing for this next life of the Pussycat Dolls, the girls are all young. It's a fresh, young energy."[51] An official picture taken from the ad, showed five members: Lauren Bennett from Paradiso Girls, Paula van Oppen (from So You Think You Can Dance and the PCD burlesque show), former Laker Girl Vanessa Curry, Chrystina Sayers from Girlicious, and Dallas Cowboys cheerleader Erica Jenkins.[52][53]
Antin also told MTV that they are working on their next TV series. "We're developing a reality show with Kim Kardashian as an executive producer and Nigel Lythgoe." "The engine of all Pussycat Dolls [projects] is the recording ground, and now having the new recording group, it made sense to focus on the launch of this new group and how that engine opens up all the doors for all the different things that I'm doing that are a part of the brand. These girls are the next generation." she said.[54][55] On 13 April 2012, it was announced that Chrystina Sayers was no longer a part of the new line-up.[56] In July 2012, the line-up was announced consistent of Bennett and Van Oppen, with new members Natalia Mejia (from Girlicious), Amanda Branche, and Natasha Slayton.[57] In August 2012, publicity photos showed the 'new' line-up including Simone Battle replacing Branche.[58] In November 2012, it was revealed through the hiring of Emmalyn Estrada, that Mejia was no longer part of the group.[59] On 1 December 2012, Mejia revealed that she was expecting her first child, and due to her situation she made a choice not to continue as part of the Pussycat Dolls.[60] In February 2013, Robin Antin had announced that the new line-up will no longer be continuing as the Pussycat Dolls but will instead debut as a brand-new group with a different name. She also revealed that the former members of the band were keen on returning but there was still "things to work out" first, and insisted that a reunion was "possible" but in no way definite.[61]
In June 2013, the new group G.R.L released its first single "Vacation"; the line up is Lauren Bennett, Paula van Oppen, Natsha Slayton, Simone Battle and Emmalyn Estrada.[62][63] The song is due to appear on the soundtrack to The Smurfs 2.
Additional work
In 2007, Interscope Records formed a London-based spin-off group called Paradiso Girls through an open audition. The group's original lineup were composed of lead singers Aria Cascaval and Lauren Bennett, rapper Shar Mae Amor and DJ Kelly Beckett. Antin and Ron Fair selected Pussycat Dolls Present: The Search For the Next Doll finalist Chelsea Korka to join as a third vocalist. They released two singles from 2009–2010, "Patron Tequila" and "Who's My Bitch" for their scrapped debut album, "Crazy Horse", then were dropped by Interscope Records and further promotion of "Crazy Horse" was cancelled, deliberately disestablishing the group.
On February 2013, Antin announced that she had scrapped plans for the new line-up to replace the former members of the Pussycat Dolls. They will instead form a new group who will be the "next generation".[61] They eventually became known as G.R.L. and released their debut, "Vacation", on June 16 as a B-side track to pop singer Britney Spears' single "Ooh La La".[64]
The Pussycat Dolls had re-recorded "Don't Cha" in Simlish (as "Do Ba") for inclusion in the computer game The Sims 2: Pets.[65] They also appeared in character form in the video game Asphalt: Urban GT 2 in November 2006.[66]
In a merchandising agreement with Interscope in 2006, toy manufacturer Hasbro planned a line of dolls modeled after the Pussycat Dolls, reportedly to be marketed to six to nine-year-olds.[67] Two organizations, Dads and Daughters and Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood, successfully lobbied Hasbro to scrap the plan, saying they felt the dolls would have been inappropriate for children due to the overtly sexual nature of the Pussycat Dolls' songs, videos and performances.[68][69] Also in 2006, Interscope negotiated a deal with Estée Lauder for a Pussycat Dolls line of cosmetics under the Stila brand.[70]
In 2008, Robin Antin and the La Senza Corporation of Canada produced a line of Burlesque/Pussycat Dolls-styled lingerie called "Shhh...by Robin Antin",[71][72] and on December 15, Antin released Robin Antin's Pussycat Dolls Workout. The DVD release is composed of dancers from the Pussycat Doll Lounge Review, Chrystina Sayers from the group Girlicious, and features Nicole Scherzinger.[73]
In November 2012, it was reported that the Pussycat Dolls had become brand ambassadors for Holler watches.[74]
In 2006, the group ran into trouble in Kuala Lumpur with the authorities for sexually explicit dancing. The performance, part of their PCD World Tour, was not well received in the Muslim state which frowned upon the group's "eye-popping attire" and "sexually suggestive stage routines". 'Absolute Entertainment', the company behind the group's appearance in Malaysia was fined $3000 for the incident.[75]
Overemphasis of Scherzinger
Margeaux Watson of Entertainment Weekly took a major swipe at the group for their overemphasis of Scherzinger as the lead singer. Watson said, "there are two kinds of girl groups: those anchored by a superstar (The Supremes, Destiny's Child), and those made up of charismatic personalities endowed with limited individual gifts (Spice Girls, TLC). The Pussycat Dolls are neither — they're a brand, not a band. This follow-up to 2005's multiplatinum PCD finds lead Doll Nicole Scherzinger in the spotlight, and she's no Beyoncé. As for the others, well...can you name them? Do you even know how many there are?"[76] On 5 October 2012, Nicole Scherzinger claimed in a VH1's Behind the Music special that she was responsible for both lead and backing vocals on the group's songs, with hardly anything sung by her fellow members. Scherzinger, who said that she didn't want to get in trouble for her revelations, explained that the other Pussycat Dolls members often hadn't even heard their tracks until they were recorded. "I never really talked about it, but I'll never forget I finished the album PCD and Ron Fair and I brought the girls into the studio and we played it for them, and it was the first time they'd ever heard the music," she said. "Do you understand what I'm saying? We played the album for the Pussycat Dolls. It was the first time they'd ever heard the songs."[77][78] On 7 October 2012, former member, Kaya Jones, claimed that Scherzinger became the lead singer for the group because "there was a lot more going on behind the scenes". Jones told TMZ: "Nicole was always someone who wanted to be in the spotlight and would do pretty much anything to get it." "To call the other girls in the Pussycat Dolls 'window dressings' is a bit farfetched... every girl in the group was talented," she added.[79]
Reasons for original line-up split
In November 2012, former member Carmit Bachar claimed that Nicole's envy of Ashley was one of the main issues that tore the group apart.[80] "Nicole was jealous of Ashley. She felt threatened by her — like people would prefer her because of the way she looked." Carmit stated Nicole's insecurity as crucial factor behind the groups split.[80] She also claimed that as well as resenting Ashley's all-American looks, she held a grudge against Melody because her boyfriend, Lewis Hamilton, took a shine to Melody before he set his sights on Nicole.[80] "I left the group right before Nicole got with Lewis. We ran into Lewis lots of times — in clubs in Amsterdam and here and there — and the chemistry I saw was between him and Melody, not him and Nicole. Melody and Lewis were popping off!"[80]
She went on to described the girls as "like sisters" at first. But she said Scherzinger's ego and insecurity started to dominate the band.[80] She said: "One of the best shows we ever played was Live Earth in London. We were performing alongside Coldplay and Black Eyed Peas. There were tens of thousands in the crowd at the O2 and billions watching worldwide. But it was also at Live Earth where the trouble began. Nicole messed up the walk on and the first song and we all followed her lead. It was really embarrassing. Also, her vocals were off. Afterwards, Nicole blew up — ranting and raving — and some of the girls, including Ashley, left the room because they were so upset. That was the beginning of the end. I think Nicole got it into her head that she was the real star and would be better off on her own. She started travelling in her own tour bus and the divide between her and the rest us just got bigger. Nicole chose to isolate and alienate herself. There was constant bickering. Ashley was always the sensitive one back then. Nicole basically wanted to be front and centre all the time. We were expected to work our asses off to boost Nicole and her own career. The situation became unbearable."[80] Bachar walked out on the Dolls in 2008 as they were waiting to board a flight out of LAX airport. She said: "The band fell apart after I left. I was the peacemaker — the glue that held them all together. There was some talk of adding someone else but they didn't replace me in the end. They had Jessica dye her hair red to look like me, but the fans didn't fall for it."[80]
Bachar also insisted Scherzinger was the main reason they broke up: "Nicole tried to do a solo album, but it did not work and I think that hurt the label and everyone else in the end. I heard she did a ton of demos which weren't cheap. In a scramble they tried to get the Dolls to do a second album. They weren't really hot album songs, it didn't sound like us. I think that's when the other girls decided they had reached the end of the road.[80] Ashley wants to act in romantic comedies now. Also, she would like to find a nice British man. I'm still good friends with Ashley — she's my soul sister. All of the Dolls are still friends, apart from Nicole. Nicole knows I had a child, my daughter Kaela Rose last year, but she never got in touch. A Pussycat Dolls reunion isn't out of the question. Five of us — and not Nicole — could happen. But all six? Never. Too much water under the bridge."[80]
Whilst being a contestant on the 12th series of I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!, Ashley Roberts revealed that; "Even in the group I wasn't allowed to talk, we were told to be quiet. Only Nicole was allowed to talk. We would occasionally pitch in."[81] She vented her frustration about it and revealed that nothing in the group was split evenly; "Why do you think the band broke up? U2 are still together and they split everything down the middle."[81]
- Doll Domination (2008)
Opening act
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- List of awards and nominations received by Pussycat Dolls
- List of songs recorded by The Pussycat Dolls
- List of best-selling girl groups
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98 Meetup Groups match "Writers" near Bryn Mawr, PA
PHILLY WRITERS Come join us at a writers meeting. Discuss the craft of writing and meet other writers.
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For romance writers at all stages of their careers, from beginner to published, this is a group for sharing ideas and for giving support and encouragement. My hope is to find enough members that we can hold meetings and eventually host writing workshops/lectures. Don't be shy. If you write YA, New Adult, Contemporary Romance, Paranormal Romance, Romantic Suspense, Inspirational Romance, Historical Romance, Romantic Comedy or any other flavor of the genre, this group is for you.
Meet other local writers! Come to a Writers Meetup to review work, trade literary tips, make friends and have fun! All writers -- and should-be writers -- are welcome!
Beechwood Writers' Workshop (www.beechwoodwriters.com) welcomes writers of all levels who are interested in developing fiction or memoir in a supportive, creative environment. BWW is led by published novelist and essayist Elise A. Miller (www.elisemiller.com), author of Star Craving Mad, published by Warner Books. We meet once a week for 8 weeks either Tuesday evenings from 7-9:30 at the Spiral Bookcase in Manayunk, or Thursday mornings from 10-12 in Wynnewood. Writers create on the spot using w …
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The purpose of this group is to meet with other Christian writers who are interested in spreading God's word through written expression. We are interested in connecting with other writers who share our vision and are interested in expanding their skill level in the areas of: fiction, non-fiction, poetry, devotionals, and dramatic writing. Christian writing is an ideal format for ministering to others in their area of need. Join us as we embark on this journey to be used as vessels for the Lord …
This is a group for people who are into spiritual writing of all kinds and want to have some good connect-share-and-encourage time with others, or for people who've never tried it but think that 'spiritual writing' sounds like it might be kind of interesting and want to start. I started this group because I think that writing is a really awesome and unique way to connect with others, and because writing, spirituality and community go together like peanut butter, bananas and chocolate chips. Peop …
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Hoping to create a small, supportive writing group for writers who are serious about completing a manuscript, preferably memoir or nonfiction. I am in the process of writing a memoir and would like to occasionally surround myself with other writers interested in meeting anywhere between once a week and once a month. We can discuss topics such as structure, theme, helpful strategies, etc. We can also share our pieces with one another for feedback to improve our writing, as well as provide each ot …
Hi everyone and welcome. Thanks for your interest. I hope you will take the time to check out our group. We meet monthly on the third Wednesday of the month in King of Prussia, PA. JANUARY 2014 MARKS OUR FIFTH YEAR! Look over our past meeting topics for an idea of what we have done so far. Check out what people have said about the group and the meetings. You can also find a smattering of photos from our previous meetings and if you visit the files section, you even can find a recording of our M …
Bored of the same old Batman and Avengers stories. Got your own idea for a masked vigilante? Lets combine the skills of our own home grown artists and writers and produce our own comic books! Who knows, maybe we have our own 500 million dollar X-enterprise just sitting in our brains waiting to come out in living color?!
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Welcome to the New Jersey Writers Circle! We are a small and tightly-knit group of writers and aspiring writers who want to polish our craft and network with other writers in the area. We belong to all levels of expertise : beginning through established, and our only goal here is to learn how to write better while having fun along the way. We write poetry, short fiction, novels, screenplay, memoirs, you name it! We work across genre : mainstream literary, speculative, fantasy and science fiction …
Bring your poetry, your novels, your short stories, your songs, your spoken word, your prose, your inspiration. Join us in creating a vibrant and supportive community of writers. Bring your passion, your creativity, and your inspiration to our gatherings. We look forward to connecting with you! This group is an opportunity for creative writers to come together and support one another as we take risks and developiour skills and confidence as writers. We will hold open meetings to share our writin …
Wilmington Writers Group will offer area writers (and prospective writers) of all genre a place to better their craft, learn the options of publishing their work, gain valuable constructive critique on their work in progress, and form personal realtionships with other writers. Wilmington Writers Group will be run by Gary Zenker, founder and facilitator of the Main Line Writers Group in King of Prussia, PA, entering into its fifth success year. The Wilmington group will offer monthly programming …
Do you want to write "me too" fiction or do you think you can do better? Do you want to be one of the ten percent that succeed? Would a group that provides external expectation help you motivate? This is intended to be a focused group of science fiction and fantasy writers who want to help each other with ongoing projects. We usually hold bi-weekly meetings on weekends or weeknights depending on what members want. This would be a creative group that helps you flex your writing muscles, by using …
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The purpose of hosting a writer's group in Hunterdon County, specifically near or in Frenchtown, is simply to facilitate a group closer to writers in the area. You might consider joining if you have a writing project in the works and are stymied by the solitude; are interested in beginning a writing project and don't know how; or like me, do not want travel too far to neighboring group meet ups. Whatever the reason, be serious and open minded. Welcome!
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Did you see Tall Tales and Short Stories from South Jersey in the paper? Thanks for visiting and welcome! You can contact us about the book at southjerseywriters [at] gmail [dot] com, or on our blog, http://southjerseywriters.blogspot.com. Be sure to like us on Facebook too for our public events and other writerly distractions. ***** The South Jersey Writers' group was founded in 2006 by Janice Wilson and has continued strong since. Join us for coffee and writing talk on the third Thursday of ev …
Welcome and thank you for coming to check out the Brandywine Valley Writers Group Meet-up page! Whether you are an existing member of the group or checking us out for the first time, we hope that you will find the new Meet-up page offers the information you want. The Brandywine Valley Writers Group was founded to help professional and amateur writers improve their craft and achieve their goals. We strive to inspire writers through our various programs and to offer friendship within our extensive …
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This is definitely not one of those casual meet up groups where everyone is welcome and people sit around and chat. Quality, commitment, honesty, that's what we're all about. See that low number for members on the home page? It's meant to be that way, but a few more can't hurt. We are an interactive group of writers who actually want to write, and more importantly want to get competent and insightful feedback on our work. Self indulgent narcissists won't do well here. Though any prose genre …
As a non-published, non-professional creative writer I decided to start offering writing workshops to foster love of writing in others. You don't have to know where to put a comma or what a conjunction is in order to use writing as a tool for personal expression. We all tend to get swamped with everyday responsibilities, stresses and work. As critical as the two out of three of them are we also need time for ourselves. Time to nurture our love of writing. Once a month we'll hold a themed wor …
WE MEET, TEACH, WRITE, LEARN and SHARE everything about writing as a hobby, as a business, as a specialty, as a lifestyle. We are first and foremost dedicated writers. Since 2004
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Informal biweekly meetings in Newark, Delaware for creative writers interested in a mutually-supportive atmosphere of other writers pursuing journaling, fiction, poetry, non-fiction, essays, memoirs, writing as a spiritual practice, blogging. Open to beginners as well as advanced writers. Relax at a restaurant, diner, outdoor venue, or member's home to share your writing, exchange critiques, explore new areas of writing through instruction and writer's prompts from an experienced creative writin …
Hello Author... Writing a book? and not sure what to do once it's done? The publishing industry has changed dramatically since I published my first book in 1995. Technology continues to create trends in this industry with lightning speed. Join our group and learn the benefits of self publishing and how to create your book products (soft cover or eBooks) using Create Space, Lightning Source, Amazon Kindle, Smashwords and more. Marketing is always a hot topic with this group. As the former Pre …
This is not a typical "meetup" group. Please read the following introduction and contact the organizer directly if you are really interested in participating: The model for this group was implemented in Lambertville, NJ and it has thrived for more than a year with great results. The new Cherry Hill group will continue with a commitment to excellent writing and feedback, where every member is making solid progress towards their writing goals. All levels of ability are welcome, as long as you …
The purpose of the Writers Group is bringing like-minded people together and share a passion for writing scripts and screenplays. If you have an idea for TV or a movie and want to write, this is for you. Even if you haven't finished the first draft, come talk about story development, characters, dialogue, structure, and scenes. We believe writers need to be around people who "get them" for support and inspiration. The Writers Groups offers feedback, discusses writing habits (what works and what …
Philadelphia's Erotic Literary Salon, Unique in the English-Speaking World, Two Featured Presenters- Award Winning Published Author Tamara Oakman and Experimental Violinist Gloria Justen with Greg Habiby, Along with Salon Erotic Readings from Attendees. Tuesday, September 21. Monday, August 30 , 2010 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Susana Mayer, Ph.D., Salonnière 215-840-5830 email: firstname.lastname@example.com - reserve a time slot to read at Salon (5 min max) www.TheEroticLiterarySalon.com - d …
Welcome to Seeking the Muse in New Jersey: Creative Writing! This is the original StM meetup group, the one that started it all. Keep your eyes open for new StM groups, as we are expanding. Our goals are simple: 1. To write and create. 2. To meet other creative people and form friendships. 3. To laugh, joke, and have fun. The group is designed for creative writers from all backgrounds. You will find people who are working on novels, short stories, poetry, songwriting, screenplays, theatrica …
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The Philadelphia Science Fiction Society is a non-profi 501(c)3 organization whose purpose is to promote, discuss, celebrate and educate people about Science Fiction and Fantasy in all its forms. PSFS meets monthly, usually at International House, located at 3701 Chestnut St. Each meeting features a guest speaker from some area of the SF or Fantasy field, such as writers, editors, artists, publishers, etc. Our past guests include such well-known writers as Peter Beagle, L.A. Banks, Michael Swan …
The Philly Film Co-Op is a group of writers, directors, crew members, actors, and other film-arts practitioners. We seek to combine the talents and resources of local filmmakers in order to create artistically and commercially successful cinema.
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The Princeton Writing Group is open to writers of all genres and forms (books, scripts, poem, dissertations, etc.). Our purpose is to provide a supportive environment for writers, with emphasis on productivity, community, and improvement. Our members are self-directed, and use the group as a resource to further their goals. We currently have weekly meetings in Plainsboro, Hamilton and Somerville, with an interest in expanding. PWG was founded to provide a regular space for writers to meet and wo …
Do you have a story to tell, but don't know where to start? A memoir, an essay, a journal, poem or novel? If you want to write, but keep putting everything else first, here's a time and a space just for you. Join other writers and would-be writers for a time of mutual inspiration and encouragement, but mostly a time to JUST WRITE. Set aside that inner critic that blocks your progress and let the ideas flow. We'll have fun with prompts and word sprints for getting unstuck and plenty of time to – …
If you are ready to make the change from "business as usual" to "working different" join us and this growing global shift. Whether you are a technology enthusiast, a visionary and dreamer, videographer, graphic designer, geek, writer, engineer, entrepreneur, musician, sound engineer, poet, software developer... we are getting together to share and collaborate! We want to bring together as many bright, passionate and creative right and left brains to share knowledge and skills, ideas and visio …
I started this group to meet other writers in my area. From beginning to seasoned writers, it doesn't matter, we all need a supportive environment to share our work. We can meet weekly or bi-monthly, depending on schedules, but weekly is always better to keep the momentum and the energy high. I look forward to meeting you and writing with you! (Location for our meet-up TBD but preferably in Kennett or Chadds Ford).
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Its time for this region to jump on the map! We are in the process of developing our own Comic Con! We will work with local talent to start our own comic book ventures via the following: Comic Cons, Self Publishing, Variant Covers, Future Comic book store that is artist friendly. You can be part of the movement. There is too much talent in this area to just sit and do nothing!!! We need writers, Idea people, Artist, Illustrators, Writers, Colorist, Pencilers, etc. etc. If we work as a unit with …
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(It's technically Monday night, but I'm doing my blogo-homework on time). This tuesday I, Kelsey Flapjacks, bring you (1, 2, 3 )four reviews of albums that we are rocking here at PRB… The rocking may be short-lived in the case of the last one. I'm going to make some sorry attempt at a rating out of 10 each week. (but I'm really just pulling a number out of a hat people)
Also, for your viewing pleasure (because it is already turning out to be a long long week) here is one of my favorite music videos ever: Revillos-"Where's the Boy for Me?" (Thanks Narin!) Reviews after the jump….
Beach House- Devotion [Carpark Records #042]
WHAT IS UP WITH BALTIMORE?! Between Animal Collective, Dan Deacon, Celebration, Cex, Wzt Hearts, Pony Tail, and Ecstatic Sunshine and now Beach House, you are becoming a threat to be reckoned with in the modern music scene world. Quality, not quantity I say! Beach House solidified themselves as a legitimate group in my mind with this album. I was only mildly impressed with their live show which seemed a little scattered a year ago when they were opening for Animal Collective. It was pretty, but sleepy. But now they are back with melodies that have grown a backbone and a beautiful music video. I really feel the simple lo-fi beats with the distant spaceyness and haunting vocals on top make for an unbelievably beautiful atmosphere. I've always liked the organic feel of the recordings clashing with the electronic nature of what drove the songs. But the second time around was the best time around, and their sound is yet another awesome contribution out of Baltimore. If you haven't checked it out, Stereogum had a sneak peak here. [8.2/10]
Xiu Xiu -Women As Lovers[Kill Rock Stars #484]
If you don't know Xiu Xiu, (Pronounced: Shu-Shu) you will probably fear for your life and wonder if Jamie Stewart is mildly schizophrenic. If you do know Xiu Xiu, your heart gets torn out by his songs, danced on, and then put back in your body when you are reminded he probably is mildly schizophrenic. His wild, atonal moaning vocals are backed this time around by a much more lush full sound that is different from La Foret's electronic glitchiness or previous albums eerie silences. Similar to other hard-hitting albums, Women as Lovers deals with topics from abortion to nationalism to child abuse. The album is as creepy as it is poignant and emotionally challenging. But what can you expect from the morose geniuses that are Xiu Xiu? Personally I found this album much more listenable than many of the previous, with the rich sound of the first track and its free jazzy breakdown starting the record strong. While sometimes I just can't take any more of his vocals, I feel they are used much more deliberately than in other more frantic compositions. And really, you should at least listen to this album for the Xiu Xiu/ Michael Gira (Angels of Light/Young God Records) collaboration covering David Bowie's "Under Pressure." It makes you want to sing along, but has a desperation and anxiety about it unique to the Xiu Xiu sound. As always, surreal; and here is a beautiful Xiu Xiu cover by the lovely Melissa Nadler. [7.5/10]
HEALTH- HEALTH [Lovepump United #014]
Okay this album is kind of old but because the blog is brand spanking new, so I want to review it. This album has been rocking my world for most of my recent memory. And the fact that something so noisey and abrasive can also be so dance-oriented and beat-driven is impressively fun. Not to mention that this band can be making something so out there, but have groups like the Crystal Castles and other electronica artists remixing them into trashy-glitchy dance oblivion. The 7" we've been spinning pretty intensely with the "Crimewave" remix is fantastic. [Check another online exclusive here at RCRD LBL] The album begins with a nearly inaudible drone (almost enough to make you want to turn your volume up) and then suddenly erupts into a total freak out (where you either regret or love that you turned that volume up). The record is nicely balanced between some really experimental and less-accessible tracks and some unbelievable grooves. The vocals are almost entirely indecipherable as they were live, but the beats fade in and out through the noise- keeping you hooked into the sonic bliss your ears are experiencing. They're on tour now and do an awesome live set, so check this record and band out while they're hot. [9.1/10]
Speedknot Mobstaz- Money to Blow[Koch Records #???]
WPRB is going to hate itself a couple months down the line when Twista and his "Mobstaz" crew makes it big- and this record is left in our stacks for unknown reasons. Someone proposed we add this to rotation at our music listening hours, jokingly, and some of us agreed it was a great idea. But you know what, I still think it's a great idea. Big production, big thugs, big claims to fame. I'm all about it. Plus I love the idea of asserting "gangsta" masculinity through the act of non-dancing. The idea that being distant and cold is that which defines badass. We're getting so Godfather-y with these hip hop artists. What happened to shaking your tailfeather? Nelly? Anyone?!? Not that it matters what they do because really they're spending a ton of dough and the babes love it. But honestly these songs are kind of unbelievable in how bad and great they are simultaneously. It's not like that new Redman song that I secretly turn to other radio stations to listen to in my car, but it is something that makes you want to laugh and dance in a really big way. I played it on my radio show tonight for kicks, and as a request from some WPRBers at large, and suprisingly got some calls from listeners saying they couldn't stop laughing and it was the best thing they ever heard. I mean, this guy has 600 dollars a day burdgeted to making it rain, or so they claim- and they look like this. But the bottom line is, it is overproduced and their lyrics like much mainstream rap are talentlessly misogynistic. (But when did that stop us from dancing?) All in all: WPRB may be snobby in it's tastes, but it also has a bad sense of humor. (Why am I reviewing this again…?) [3.0/10]
Stuff I took out to review this week and am psyched about:
- Reykjavik!- Six or Seven songs we are trying to promote to US Radio (Saw these dudes in Reykjavik, actually at a rad music festival at one of the Icelandic national Universities, they are way poppy and fun!)
- The Battle Royale- Wake Up Thunderbird (Self described as a "bad mixture of everything- we copy everyone" there doesn't seem to be enough spazzy disco-electro coming out these days. But as opposed to trashy they tend towards the experimental side. I dig.)
- Nadine Mooney- MouseHouseWormHole (CocoRosie like childish vocals with more sprase compositions reminiscent of the Thanksgiving-centric Portland OR scene she is coming out of-beautiful!)
ivers Cuomo- Alone: The Home Recordings (Pre-Weezer Rivers sounds like, well, Weezer. The jury is still out on this. Nostalgia vs taste vs an iconic sound I immediately want to stay way from….) - Headlights- Some Racing, Some Stopping (These guys were SO much fun to see last weekend. Never enough tambourine!! Sadly, the fire alarm went off the the show was cut short. That being said, everyone in the band was really attractive, really fun, and really knew how to rock while spreading that addictive craziness.)


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Replica Gun Forces Fort Frances School Lockdown
Posted at: 12/06/2012 12:00 AM
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Police arrested a 16-year-old male who brought a replica firearm to Fort Frances High School on Thursday.
The school entered lockdown at 11:50 a.m. after a male was observed at the school with what was suspected to be a replica firearm. The lockdown lasted about an hour until Ontario Provincial Police officers located the 16-year-old off-campus, who confirmed he had a replica handgun.
Police are conducting an investigation. They are encouraging parents to speak with their children about the incident and contact school administration is they feel additional support is required.
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77001. Accredited Record Technician
Accredited Record Technician means a person who is accredited or eligible for accreditation as such by the American Medical Records Association.
77003. Authorized Representative
Authorized representative means a person authorized to act on behalf of the patient by law, by court order or by written statement signed by the patient, unless the patient has been judicially declared incompetent. Except in State operated facilities, an authorized representative shall not be an owner, administrator,&127;&127; employee, representative or agent of the facility.
77004. Clinical Psychologist
Clinical psychologist means a psychologist licensed by this State and (1) who possesses an earned doctorate degree in psychology from an educational institution meeting the criteria for subdivision "C" of Section 2914 of the Business and Professions code and (2) has not less than two years clinical experience in a multidisciplinary facility licensed or operated by this or another State or by the United States to provide health care, or, is listed in the latest edition of the National Register of Health service providers in Psychology, as adopted by the Council for the National Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology.
77004.1 Communicable Disease
Communicable disease means an illness due to a specific disease producing agent (virus, bacteria, etc.) or its toxic products which arises through transmission of that agent or its products from an infected person, animal or other reservoir to a susceptible host - either directly as from an infected person or animal, or indirectly through the agency of an intermediate plant or animal host, vector or the inanimate environment.
77005. Department
Department means the California State Department of Mental health or delegate pursuant to Section 1257, Health and Safety Code.
Matters pertaining to the licensure and regulation of Psychiatric Health Facilities (PHFs) will be handled by Licensing and Certification.
77007.&127;&127; Dietitian
Dietitian means a person who is registered or eligible for registration as a Registered Dietitian by the American Dietetic Association.
77009. Director
Director means the Director of the California State Department of Mental Health.
77010. Exclusion Timeout
Exclusion timeout means removing a patient from an activity to another area in the same room or vicinity for a period of time contingent on a specific maladaptive behavior.
77011. Governing Body
Governing body means the person, persons, board of trustees, directors or other body in whom the authority and responsibility is vested for conduct of the facility. In the case of a facility operated by a governmental agency, the governing body may be the County&127;&127; Board of Supervisors, the City Council or any committee or individual so designated by such Board or Council.
77011.1 Infectious Disease
Infectious disease means any disease caused by growth of pathogenic microorganisms in the body which may or may not be contagious.
77011.2 Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Licensed clinical social worker means a person who possesses a master's degree from an accredited school of social work and two years of post master's experience in a mental health setting; and shall have obtained a license as a clinical social worker by the California Board of Behavioral Science Examiners.
77012. Licenseed Mental Health Professional
Licensed mental health professional means any of the following:
A licensed psychologist who qualifies as a clinical psychologist as defined in these regulations.
A psychiatrist as defined in these regulations.
A licensed clinical social worker, as defined in these regulations.
A licensed marriage, family and child counselor as defined in these regulations.
77012.1 Licensed Psychiatric Technician
Licensed psychiatric technician means a person licensed as such by the California Board of Vocational Nurse and Psychiatric Technician Examiners.
77012.2 Licensed Vocational Nurse
Licensed vocational nurse means a person licensed as such by the California Board of Vocational Nurse and Psychiatric Technician Examiners.
77013. Local Bank
Local bank means any bank which is in the vicinity of the facility.
77014. Marriage, Family and Child Counselor
Marriage, family and child counselor means a person licensed as such by the Board Behavioral Examiners pursuant to Business and Professions Code Section 4980 et seq.
77017. Mental Health Worker
Mental health worker means a person who does not qualify as a licensed health professional but who through experience, inservice training or formal education, is qualified to participate in the care of the psychiatric patient.
77018. On-Call
On-call means immediately available for consultation by telephone and available to be in the facility within thirty (30) minutes if requested to do so.
The facility must have availability of emergency medical services with 30 minutes. they may be provided by someone other than the on-call physician.
77019. Permanently Converted
Permanently converted means space which is not available for patient accommodation because the facility has converted the space to some other use and such space could not be reconverted to patient accommodation with 24 hours.
77021. Postural Support
Postural support means a method other than orthopedic braces used to assist patients to achieve proper body position and balance.
77023. Psychiatrist
Psychiatrist means a person who is licensed as a physician and surgeon in California and shows evidence of having completed three years graduate training in psychiatry in a program approved by the American Medical Association or the American Osteopathic Association.
77027. Registered Record Administator
Registered record administrator means a person who is registered or eligible for registration as such by the American Medical Record Association.
77029. Seclusion
Seclusion means the isolation of a patient in a locked area, for the purpose of modifying a behavior.
77031. Supervision
Supervision means the instruction of employees or subordinates in the manner of carrying out their duties and overseeing or directing of their work.
Direct supervision means that the supervisor shall be present in the same building as the person being supervised and available for consultation and/or assistance.
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The Norwegian Nobel Committee has decided to award the Nobel Peace Prize for 2012 to EU.
The Norwegian Nobel Committee has decided to award the Nobel Peace Prize for 2012 to EU, The Presidents of the EU Council Herman Van Rompuy, of the European Commission, Jose' Manuel Barroso and of the European Parliament, Martin Schultz received the 2012 Nobel Peace Prize awarded to the European Union.
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Auction format to blame for Tele2′s missed spectrum, says consultancy
[Norwaynews] [10.12.2013, 12:11pm, Tue. GMT]
Specialist consultancy Coleago has said that Tele2′s failure to win any spectrum in the latest Norwegian frequency auction—which has left the operator at a serious disadvantage in the market—is a direct result of the auction format. In last week's auction an anonymous new entrant, subsequently revealed to be backed by the owner of Norway's rural-coverage focused challenger Ice.net, won the largest spectrum haul, while Tele2 came away empty handed.
Norwegian mobile broadband auction yields NOK 1.785 bln
[Norwaynews] [10.12.2013, 10:49am, Tue. GMT]
Norwegian postal and telecoms regulator PT said the auction for frequencies in the 800 MHz, 900 MHz and 1800 MHz bands will yield total revenue of NOK 1,784,702,000. TeliaSonera will pay NOK 626.700 million for the airwaves it has won, Telco Data will pay 707.500 million and Telenor will pay NOK 453.002 million. TeliaSonera won the coverage obligation block of two times 10 MHz in the 800 MHz band, which means it must provide 98 percent population coverage within five years at an average of 2 Mbps, chiefly using frequencies in that band. TeliaSonera also won two 5 MHz blocks in the 900 MHz band and two 10 MHz blocks in the 1800 band.
Statoil discovers oil and gas in Barents Sea
[Norwaynews] [10.12.2013, 10:36am, Tue. GMT]
Norwegian oil and gas major Statoil has discovered hydrocarbons at the 7220/7-2 S well in PL532, situated in the Barents Sea. The well, near Johan Castberg in the Barents Sea, has encountered a 22m gas column and a 23m oil column in the Jurassic Tubåen formation, plus a 133m oil column in the Triassic Fruholmen formation. Statoil drilled the 7220/7-2 S well using the West Hercules rig and estimates the volumes would be in the range of 20-50 million barrels of recoverable oil.
US Ambassador to Norway: Who Is George Tsunis?
[Norwaynews] [07.12.2013, 10:29pm, Sat. GMT]
President Barack Obama has chosen a strong supporter of his 2008 campaign rival, Sen. John McCain (R-Arizona) to be the next ambassador to Norway. Nominated September 10, George Tsunis contributed $50,000 to McCain's 2008 presidential run before switching parties in 2009 and becoming a major donor to Obama's 2012 re-election run. Tsunis is the chairman and CEO of Chartwell Hotels, which owns, develops and manages Hilton, Marriott and Intercontinental hotels in Pennsylvania, New York, New Hampshire and Rhode Island, and manages his family's portfolio of real estate holdings.
Russian delegation to Norway to discuss Arctic
[Norwaynews] [06.12.2013, 12:26pm, Fri. GMT]
A delegation of the Federation Council upper house of Russia's parliament will arrive in Norway on Thursday for talks with the leadership of the country and Norwegian parliamentarians. Interaction in the Arctic will top the agenda. Valentina Matviyenko, who leads the delegation, noted "progressive development" of bilateral cooperation. Bilateral trade was worth $2.7 billion in 2012, with both countries stepping up investment cooperation, Matviyenko said. Power generation is one of the most dynamic areas of Russian-Norwegian cooperation, she noted.
2 missing Norway teens found in Syria
[Norwaynews] [06.12.2013, 12:22pm, Fri. GMT]
Two teenaged Norwegian sisters who ran away from home in October, saying they wanted to help rebels in Syria, are indeed in the war-wracked country, a lawyer for their family confirmed on Thursday. The youngest, aged 16, is injured and has to be treated before she and her sister can leave Syria, the lawyer, Geir Lippestad, told Norwegian public broadcaster NRK. Norwegian media reported the 16-year-old had a bullet wound.
Increased support in the fight against HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria
[Norwaynews] [04.12.2013, 10:42am, Wed. GMT]
The Norwegian Government is set to make a substantial increase in funding for international efforts to combat HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria. Despite good progress, many million people throughout the world are infected with these diseases every year. Norway will contribute NOK 1.7 billion to the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria during the three-year period 2014–2016. This is an increase of more than 25 % from the period 2011–2013.
Norway - Ranked fifth corrupt
[Norwaynews] [03.12.2013, 11:37am, Tue. GMT]
In Transparency International's 2013 Corruption Perceptions Index, Denmark and New Zealand tied for first place out of 177 countries - meaning they were perceived to have the lowest levels of state sector graft. Finland and Sweden were joint third and Norway was ranked fifth. Germany came in 12th, one notch better than 2012, while Japan slipped one place to 18. The United States and China were unchanged from 2012 levels at 19th and 80th place respectively.
China Offshore Inert Gas Orders for Norway's WTS
[Norwaynews] [03.12.2013, 11:06am, Tue. GMT]
Wilhelmsen Technical Solutions (WTS) say they have secured multiple orders to supply Maritime Protection Inert Gas Generator (IGG) systems for installation on vessels under construction for operations offshore China. The Maritime Protection systems will be installed on three FPSOs for oil major China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC). Two identical systems, comprising a deck house module with electric power, fuel and sea water supply/discharge, will be supplied for two FPSOs which will operate in the Bohai oil field in northern China. Both systems are designed for dual fuel operation and include a gas cabinet for natural gas delivery as part of the scope of supply.
Kongsberg missile checked for use on F-18s
[Norwaynews] [02.12.2013, 11:58pm, Mon. GMT]
Norway's Kongberg Gruppen has announced completion of a fit-check with Boeing for use of its joint strike missile on Boeing's F-18E/F fighter. The fit-check showed the missile's compatibility with the aircraft and the company's plan to conduct wind tunnel testing early next year. "Kongsberg is proud to work with Boeing to offer JSM capability on F-18," said Harald Ånnestad, president Kongsberg Defense Systems."The completion of the fit-check on F/A-18F further validates the JSM compatibility with existing fleet of aircraft and provides a near term, strong capability against advanced threats."
Fincantieri to build an Oceanographic ship for Norway
[Norwaynews] [02.12.2013, 07:02am, Mon. GMT]
In the presence of the Norwegian Minister of Fisheries and Coastal Affairs Elisabeth Aspaker, Fincantieri, one of the world leading shipbuilding companies, and the Institute of Marine Research (IMR), the Norwegian governmental body for oceanographic research and fishing, signed a contract today in Oslo for the construction of an oceanographic icebreaker for operating in polar waters.
UN Resolution on Protection of Women Human Rights Defenders
[Norwaynews] [30.11.2013, 02:21pm, Sat. GMT]
"Women human rights defenders frequently face violence, threats and other types of harassment. By adopting this resolution, the UN member states are sending a clear message on the importance of taking responsibility for protecting those who defend the rights of others," said Norwegian Foreign Minister Børge Brende. Norway led the preparations and the negotiations for the resolution adopted on 27 November 2013 by the UN General Assembly Committee.
Kongsberg Gruppen Gets NOK480 Million Deal To Further Develop Missile
[Norwaynews] [29.11.2013, 06:57pm, Fri. GMT]
Norwegian conglomerate Kongsberg Gruppen ASA (KOG.OS) said Friday it has received a NOK480 million contract from the Norwegian Defence Logistics Organization (NDLO) to further develop the Joint Strike Missile (JSM). MAIN FACTS: The JSM development phase 2 has been finalized and to ensure competence and progress between JSM phase 2 and phase 3, the Norwegian Armed Forces have signed a bridging phase contract prior to parliamentary proceedings and approval of the entire JSM development phase 3.
Norway – Adecco loses court battle
[Norwaynews] [28.11.2013, 01:59pm, Thu. GMT]
Adecco Helse (Health) Norway has lost its court bid to dismiss claims from a Norwegian municipality that it owes them NOK 33 million (€4.1 million), reports siste.no. Following an investigation into Adecco's administration of a nursing home contract, the municipality of Klæbu in Sør-Trøndelag cancelled the contract and took over running the home. The municipality is claiming that the cost of taking over the running of the nursing home, following the breach of contract, cost the community NOK 33 million. Klæbu, two miles south of Trondheim, consists of 6,000 residents and has an annual budget for 2013 of NOK 219 million (€26.5 million).
Norway says Ryanair illegally spied on airline employees
[Norwaynews] [27.11.2013, 07:35pm, Wed. GMT]
Norwegian authorities have accused low-cost Irish airline Ryanair of illegally setting up surveillance cameras to watch its employees at an airport near Oslo. The cameras were installed in January in the airline's staff lounge of the Rygge Airport where they also store money from onboard sales, The Local.no reported Wednesday. "The rule is that you cannot film more than is strictly necessary for security," said Bjorn Eric Thon, head of Norway's Data Protection Authority following a raid of the premises.
REC supplies solar modules for two projects in Singapore
[Norwaynews] [27.11.2013, 08:46am, Wed. GMT]
Norwegian solar equipment manufacturer Renewable Energy Corporation ASA (REC) will supply solar panels for two utility-scale PV projects for self consumption in Singapore. According to the company, the two projects have been developed in cooperation with Phoenix Solar on a building of the supermarket giant Sheng Siong Group and on the Singapore Sports Hub. The project for the Singapore retailer will be located at CMM Marketing Management Pte Ltd., Sheng Siong's distribution arm, with a capacity of 1.2 MW.
Bayer makes bid for Norway's Algeta
[Norwaynews] [26.11.2013, 04:03pm, Tue. GMT]
German chemical and pharmaceutical giant Bayer plans to buy Norwegian drug maker Algeta for $2.4 billion, Algeta confirmed Tuesday. Responding to earlier media reports, the Norway-based maker of cancer drugs said Bayer would acquire it for 336 krone per share, equal to about $55.05. The company's share price increased to 349.40 krone, or $57.21 per share, in late-afternoon trading Tuesday on the Oslo Stock Exchange.
Nritya Nandan's Norwegian experience
[Norwaynews] [26.11.2013, 08:41am, Tue. GMT]
Nritya Nandan, a reputed dance institution led by eminent dancer Sharmila Banerjee, represented Bangladesh in Norway, in a collaborative programme between the two countries recently. Organised by Rikskonsertene (Concerts Norway), along with the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, over a 20 day trip, Nritya Nandan participated in a series of school concerts in collaboration with a famous local band of Norway "Trio Natthergal (Nightingale)", in the towns of Lillehamer, Oyer and Gausdal.
Norwegian to be handed over to SL immigration officials: SL police
[Norwaynews] [24.11.2013, 09:26am, Sun. GMT]
Srilankan Police today said that Norwegian Tamil poet and actor V.I.S. Jeyapalan who was arrested in Sri Lanka for violating visa regulations has been handed over to Sr Lankan immigration officials for questioning. Jaffna-Sri Lanka born Jeyapalan, 79, will be handed over by the Sri Lankan Criminal Investigations Department to the Immigration and Emigration Department, police spokesman SSP Ajith Rohana said. He was arrested on Friday when he reportedly traveled to Mankulam in Vavuniya to commemorate his mother who has been laid to rest in that area.
€208m forests initiative launched at UN climate talks in Warsaw
[Norwaynews] [23.11.2013, 11:18am, Sat. GMT]
A new $280m (€208m) initiative to help save the world's remaining forests was launched by the UK, the US and Norway at the United Nations climate change talks in Warsaw on Wednesday. The money is aimed at encouraging the sustainable use of land, including ensuring that fewer forests are lost to agriculture – the biggest cause of deforestation – and that there is a market for sustainably produced forestry goods, including food, fibre and timber. Norway is earmarking up to $135m, the UK $120 million and the US $25m for the first year.
Norway to establish new Northern Rapid Reaction Force
[Norwaynews] [10.12.2013, 11:16am, Tue. GMT]
The Norwegian Army has announced that it is to form a new special unit to be known as HRS Nord (Rapid Reaction Force North) with a strength of more than 700 professional and national service personnel, and plan to be in operation by 2017. Lieutenant Colonel Steinar Dahl speaking for the Norwegian Army Staff told IHS Jane's on 2 December that the new unit's key equipment will comprise of CV90 Infantry Fighting Vehicles in infantry, reconnaissance, and mortar variants and upgraded Leopard 2 main battle tanks.
Ascom wins NOK 112 mln order with HP in Norway
[Norwaynews] [10.12.2013, 10:48am, Tue. GMT]
Ascom Wireless Solutions was contracted together with Hewlett-Packard Norge (HP) to deliver a complete platform connecting patients and nursing staff at the new regional hospital Nytt Ostfoldsykehus in southern Norway. The order has a total value of NOK 112 million (CHF 16.2 million). Ascom's part of the entire ICT order is about 10 percent. Ascom will be a main subcontractor to one of the largest healthcare projects in the Nordics over the next years.
Nobel Prize winner: "It gives us enormous moral support."
[Norwaynews] [10.12.2013, 10:35am, Tue. GMT]
Director General Ahmet Üzümcü receives the Nobel Peace Prize on behalf of OPCW at the award ceremony at the Oslo City Hall. "This means a lot to us," Üzümcü tells NRK. "It means that the dreams of those who have contributed to this organization have become reality. It also means that the dreams of the victims of chemical weapons have become real." Üzümcü explains that the organization has received a lot of feedback from the victims, who say that they are very happy with the award.
The world has lost its greatest political icon
[Norwaynews] [07.12.2013, 12:08am, Sat. GMT]
"It was with great sorrow that I received the news that Nelson Mandela has died. On behalf of the Norwegian Government, I would like to express our deep sympathy with his widow, Graça Machel, the rest of his family, and the Government and people of South Africa," said Prime Minister Erna Solberg. "Nelson Mandela was a leader not only for his own country but also for the whole world. He was the greatest symbol of hope, freedom and democracy of our time. We will remember him for his struggle against apartheid, his work for reconciliation, and his important effort in the fight against poverty and HIV/AIDS.
Nobel Committee honours Mandela
[Norwaynews] [06.12.2013, 12:24pm, Fri. GMT]
The Norwegian Nobel committee paid tribute on Friday to Nelson Mandela, calling him "one of the greatest names in the long history of the Nobel Peace Prize". Mandela, who died on Thursday aged 95, received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993 together with South Africa's president at the time, FW de Klerk, for their efforts to bring about reconciliation after decades of apartheid.
Foreign Minister Brende concerned about new Egyptian protest law
[Norwaynews] [04.12.2013, 10:44am, Wed. GMT]
"I am concerned about the recent developments in Egypt. In Cairo, we have seen the use of force against demonstrators, the arrest of activists, and unreasonably harsh sentences. It is important that the authorities strengthen human rights in the ongoing work to form the new Egypt," said Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende. Norway shares the opinion of the UN's Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, as well as international and Egyptian human rights organisations, all of which have expressed concern about the provisions of the protest law.
Norway plans to create a HAM that Muslims can eat
[Norwaynews] [04.12.2013, 10:41am, Wed. GMT]
Muslims in Norway will be able to follow local Christmas food traditions this year, after a butcher unveiled the country's first halal reindeer meat. Harry Dyrstad, owner of specialist wildlife abattoir Vilteksperten, north of Trondheim, enlisted the help of a certified halal butcher and has 100 reindeer ready to be sent off to the shops. The butcher has had interest from as far afield as Dubai, and he is looking forward to bringing reindeer to the previously unexplored Muslim market.
Norway builds the world's largest Viking theme park
[Norwaynews] [03.12.2013, 11:07am, Tue. GMT]
In four years the world's largest Viking theme park may be ready for people to enjoy at Karmøy, on the Southwest coast of Norway. "There is nothing in the world like it," project coordinator Odd Erik Salvesen tells VG. The park itself will be a theme park with a large outdoor experience area, and is supposed to give visitors a vivid and interactive encounter with the Vikings' way of life.
Norwegian Prime Minister Visits NATO Headquarters
[Norwaynews] [03.12.2013, 11:05am, Tue. GMT]
Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg has visited headquarters of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) in Brussels and held talks with Anders Fogh Rasmussen, the chief of the western military alliance, it was announced Monday. According to a NATO press release, Rasmussen welcomed Prime Minister Solberg to the organization's headquarters and thanked her for Norway's contributions to Allied operations and military capability projects.
Norway's Statoil staff return to Algeria
[Norwaynews] [02.12.2013, 11:56pm, Mon. GMT]
Statoil has started returning its staff to Algeria, in the wake of the January 16 attack on the In Amenas gas facilities which killed 40 workers including five from the Norwegian group, a spokesman told Platts Monday. Statoil staff have returned to an operational base at Hassi Messaoud which is several hundred kilometers from In Amenas, Jannik Lindbaek said. "We now have 40 people at the base in Hassi Messaoud on a permanent basis. Returning people to the production facilities In Amenas and In Salah will come at a later stage...We are committed to returning to Algeria."
Arctic Norway: See the northern lights and stay in an igloo hotel
[Norway] [01.12.2013, 01:25pm, Sun. GMT]
SKIDOOING across the snowy expanse of Finnmark Plateau, I realised I'd been wearing a frozen smile for 20km – and not because of the minus 17 degree cold. As we zipped past sparkling trees laden with cotton-wool snow, the setting sun casting a rosy glow over the mountains, it felt as though all my Christmases had come at once. Yet despite its otherworldly beauty during the day, Arctic Norway's real magic is conjured up after dark. That's when – if you're lucky – the Northern Lights come out to play.
Australis sells its salmon egg production to Norwegian company
[Norwaynews] [29.11.2013, 08:05pm, Fri. GMT]
Australis Seafoods is to sell the assets associated with salmon eggs production and genetics of its subsidiary Landcatch Chile SA to the company AquaGen, Norway. The Company informed the Superintendency of Securities and Insurance (SVS ) that its board approved the sale but did not specify the price or the conditions. Among the assets involved the company mentioned two freshwater fish farms, the lease contract cessation and the sale of all the facilities of a third centre and salmon reproducers.
YouTube agrees to block gambling adverts in Norway
[Norwaynews] [29.11.2013, 06:55pm, Fri. GMT]
The Norwegian Gambling Authority has reached an agreement with YouTube for the video-sharing website to block all adverts from online gambling operators that are not licensed to operate in the Nordic country. The announcement comes after a year-long investigation by the regulatory body into videos and promotional material being placed on YouTube by such online gambling operators to target players in Norway.
High number of asylum seekers accepted by Norway
[Norwaynews] [28.11.2013, 09:44am, Thu. GMT]
Norway has accepted three times as many applications for asylum as Denmark, considering the population. Only Sweden and Malta surpass Norway. Between 2008 and 2012 the number of asylum seekers in Europe increased from 225.000 to 335.000. Most of them end up in Germany, France, Sweden and the UK, but when looking at the number of accepted applications in relation to the population in each country, Norway tops the list along with Malta and Sweden. Norway granted permanent residence to 123 asylum seekers per 100.000 inhabitants last year.
In a first, Carlsen gets 22-carat medal
[Norwaynews] [27.11.2013, 07:34pm, Wed. GMT]
Magnus Carlsen (23) of Norway was crowned the 20th world chess champion in a short and sweet closing ceremony here on Monday. The highlight of the awards function was the 22-carat pure gold medal awarded to the champion of the world chess championship match 2013. It was for the first time that the world chess champion was presented with a pure gold medal. The medal designed and overseen by Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa weighed 103.600 grams (eight grams make a sovereign). The second place finisher Viswanathan Anand was presented with a silver medal. This apart, the champion Carlsen received 60 per cent of the prize money, which amounted to Rs 9.9 crore, while Anand got Rs 6.03 crore (40 per cent).
Dubai in talks to set up salmon factory
[Norwaynews] [26.11.2013, 04:05pm, Tue. GMT]
Dubai Maritime City said it has entered into a partnership agreement with SalMar ASA, a major Norwegian salmon farming company. The Dubai Cooperative Society for Fishermen, a Dubai government entity is supporting the new partnership. The ambitious venture a 'first-of-its-kind' in Dubai proposes to build a state-of-the-art 'salmon house' in the emirate. Commenting on the move, Khamis Juma Buamim, the chairman of Drydocks World & Maritime World, said this was a novel initiative and would encourage the growth of similar such ventures that would be highly beneficial for the local fishing community.
Iran, Norway Seeking to Broaden Human Rights Cooperation
[Norwaynews] [26.11.2013, 03:57pm, Tue. GMT]
During the meeting in the Iranian capital today, Secretary of Iran's human rights Council Mohammad Javad Larijani and Norwegian Ambassador to Iran Jens Petter Kjemprud explored avenues for reinvigorating and bolstering bilateral relations in different areas, specially in human rights arenas. Larijani welcomed boosting Iran's human rights cooperation with Norway, and said, "The Islamic Republic of Iran has always wanted and wants interaction and broadening cooperation with the world countries in all areas and as long as mutual respect and dialogue with respect among (different) parties is the principle, we will support such interaction."
Magnus Carlsen, Viswanathan Anand presented with medals
[Norwaynews] [25.11.2013, 08:40pm, Mon. GMT]
Indian Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalitthaa on Monday gave away the gold cup and Rs.9.9 crore prize money to the newly crowned world chess champion Magnus Carlsen from Norway. At a prize distribution function held here, Jayalalithaa handed over the golden trophy to Carlsen, a cheque for Rs.9.9 crore as prize money and also presented him a garland made of olive leaves from the Nilgiri hills. Jayalalithaa also presented local hero Viswanathan Anand the runners-up cheque of Rs.6.03 crore.
Statoil and NASA enter research agreement
[Norwaynews] [23.11.2013, 11:20am, Sat. GMT]
Norwegian energy producer Statoil and the US National Aeronautical and Space Administration (NASA) have formed a partnership to explore how technologies and knowledge from the space and oil and gas industries can be relevant to one another. Statoil and NASA have formed an agreement to explore a wide range of technologies to assist Statoil in the search for oil and gas exploration and production efforts, which are increasingly moving into frontier regions. The contract with NASA is effectuated at Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) at Pasadena, California, which is managed by the California Institute of Technology (Caltech).
Viswanathan Anand loses world chess champion title to Norway's Magnus Carlsen
[Norwaynews] [22.11.2013, 08:26pm, Fri. GMT]
Indian grandmaster and defending champion, Viswanathan Anand lost the title to the 22-year-old Norwegian Magnus Carlsen, after the 10th game of the World Chess Championship match ended in a draw here today. Carlsen, who is the new world chess champion, got the required half-a-point needed to reach 6.5 points, by winning three and drawing seven games. Viswanathan Anand after the match said: "I am really disappointed with my play."
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