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Contact: (WASHINGTON) -- The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom today named Steven T. McFarland as its executive director. Mr. McFarland currently serves as the Director of the Christian Legal Society's Center for Law and Religious Freedom For the past eight and one-half years, Mr. McFarland has led the Christian Legal Society's litigation and lobbying efforts on behalf of religious liberty for all faiths. A recognized scholar in the field of free exercise and establishment clause jurisprudence, Mr. McFarland led the CLRF's efforts to defend the rights of all religious groups, successfully litigating on behalf of Protestants, Catholics, Jews, and numerous other minority faith communities. Mr. McFarland has also been a leader of a number of broad based religious coalitions. He helped lead the Coalition for the Free Exercise of Religion, a group comprised of over 80 national religious and civil liberties organizations -- including those representing the Christian, Jewish, Moslem, Buddhist, and Sikh communities, -- in their efforts to shepherd the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to passage in 1993, and the Religious Liberty Protection Act, which overwhelmingly passed the House of Representatives in July of this year. On behalf of similarly broad coalitions, Mr. McFarland was one of the principal authors of several recent joint religious freedom documents, including two later adopted by President Clinton as guidelines for protecting both religious freedom in America's public schools and the religious freedom rights of the two million U.S. federal workers. Rabbi David Saperstein, Chair of the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom, where Mr. McFarland will soon work, commented: "Having worked closely with Steve McFarland for almost nine years now, I have seen first hand his immense skills as a coalition builder, his tenacious ability to bring tasks to completion, his brilliant legal mind, and the inordinate respect he is accorded by members of Congress and the Administration with whom he has worked on a bipartisan basis. In Mr. McFarland, the Commission has selected a professional of vision and determination who will make an indispensable contribution to the vital and urgent work of the Commission." Mr. McFarland will assume his responsibilities at the Commission beginning September 7, 1999.
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PRINCETON — It was not lost upon St. Bede coach Mike Kilmartin that Friday's game at Princeton could be a trap game for his Bruins, even though the Tigers have defeated his St. Bede Bruins the past three years on the Tigers' home floor, and the PHS seniors would be playing their final game at Prouty Gym.
The Bruins had just posted a big win Tuesday over 3A ranked Peoria Notre Dame, clinched a share of the NCIC championship and were looking ahead to the regional tournament. And while the Bruins may have fallen into the Tigers' web, they avoided the trap, escaping with a 46-45 victory.
"You can tell the kids this is an important game, win the conference with however many (three) teams we've got, but they're thinking about Bureau Valley," Kilmartin said. "It's just human nature. Because if you do lose, what does it mean? What does it really mean?"
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ABOUT MOTOR FUNCTION: Even a simple motor movement involves many different regions of the body, but the primary motor cortex of the brain is one of the most important. It sends out electrical impulses through nerve cells called neurons that control the execution of movement. Every part of the body is represented in the primary motor cortex; the left side of the brain controls the right side of the body, and vice versa. Certain diseases or brain damage can disrupt these basic functions. For instance, cerebral palsy is a disorder that affects body movement and muscle coordination because of brain damage, which interferes with messages from the brain to the body, and vice versa.
ABOUT THE NERVOUS SYSTEM: The brain is "hardwired" with connections, which are made by billions of neurons that make electricity whenever they are stimulated. The electrical patterns are called brain waves. Neurons act like the wires and gates in a computer, gathering and transmitting electrochemical signals over distances as far as several feet. The brain encodes information not by relying on single neurons, but by spreading the information across large populations of neurons, and by rapidly adapting to new circumstances. Motor neurons carry signals from the central nervous system to the muscles, skin, and glands of the body, while sensory neurons carry signals from those outer parts of the body to the central nervous system. Receptors sense things like chemicals, light, and sound and encode this information into electrochemical signals transmitted by the sensory neurons. And interneurons tie everything together by connecting the various neurons within the brain and spinal cord. The part of the brain that controls motor skills is located at the rear of the frontal lobe.
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At the Vogue Festival Christopher Bailey kept quiet about the Burberry's upcoming Fall 2012 campaign line-up but this morning these images from the campaign hit my inbox.
For A/W12, Bailey's changed the line-up so gone are Cara Delevigne and Eddie Redmayne and instead, Gabriella Wilde and Roo Panes take their place. Just in case the names don't ring a bell, you might recognise Wilde for her acting roles in Doctor Who and St Trinians and anyone that follows Burberry music will recognise Panes as the man behind the song, 'I'll Move Mountains.'
The campaign is really different to what we've seen from them in the past. The usual polished studio backdrop was replaced with misty cinematic shots of the streets at the Greenwich University campus at night taking you back to a London of old of sorts. 'We wanted to play with everything that's at the heart of the Burberry world - celebrating our brand and London through imagery, film, music, weather and iconic outerwear, all in a very poetic and British way,' Bailey said in a statement.
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Charlie Gasparino asks: 'Where's the contingency plan?'
Oct 30, 2012
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Stock market is reopening tomorrow -- the two days shut down but was that two days too long.
Well Fox Business -- it's very callous Charlie Gasparino -- and I loved Charlie in depth as the tournament and -- -- he's the best business report on the planet.
Bar -- but here's where Charlie bugged me.
You are against them disrupting trading for two days as a count of two quote you.
-- -- -- You make it sound like I want them to set up there auxiliary trading guests on down the East River last night during high time yes particularly -- I don't just do.
This is eleven we're not it disrupted trading this is nine years eleven years which is we after 9/11.
Where is where's the contingency -- -- no offense but this is a global stock market.
By the way is a big country out there that was not really affected by the storm.
New York Stock Exchange has its competes it's it's electronic and electronic trading network archipelago located in Chicago of all places.
Every major firm has offices outside of New York did not just -- Didn't do it why can't do it -- the continues to play right so so thousands of people need to come -- to work.
And it all right we're fine with machines and give you -- know the -- -- it would have been -- why couldn't you have thought about what to do five days ago.
Like Goldman Sachs thinking yeah.
Maybe we can operate -- of Dallas.
It would open Chicago more value in dollars and human beings -- you saying I hope that you did callous heartless capitalists have you heard of the two computer.
And you -- think the other ones that Dallas -- like it's hard I don't know.
The Dodgers -- -- better yet have you heard of delightful.
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We are missing the stupidest -- and stupid argument.
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When my children were young, we looked forward to the Clipper being delivered. Often, our children or their friends would be pictured or featured in an article.
There were good news articles, and we could keep up with things happening in Bountiful. It is a good paper. I now pick up copies at the senior center in Bountiful and appreciate the service.
This is my first letter to you. I am a moderate in the field of politics. No froth on my mouth until I opened your Jan. 3 edition, which had a political cartoon that was so tasteless, I had to write.
Your drawing of our president was unbelievably ugly. It showed so much anger, and so much hatred, and so much ugliness. But most of all, that carton showed enormous disrespect for the office of the president.
At first, I thought it was a racial statement, something I would expect from the very deep South. I don't know where you got it. I hope no one on your staff would come up with such a depiction.
I fully understand the purposed of political cartoons. There are many that poke fun at President Obama. Many of them are not flattering. These statements are part of our culture. I get all that. But the sheer nastiness and meanness of your cartoon was over the top.
And surely I don't understand your caption, "Cliff Diver of the Year." Were you implying that he was the reason we were so near going over? If you were, you surely don't have all the facts. We have been sliding for probably 15 years or more. There are players of both parties that share the blame. Perhaps a busload of politicians as "Divers of the Year" would be closer to the truth. And yes, I think the Tea Partiers have really hurt the process.
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Some points on the game will follow for those who came here for the PPG and not more trade analysis.
Initial thoughts on the deal sending Rudy Gay to Sacramento for salary cap flexibility and some "maybes" is here. Breaking it down a bit more:
- Letting Bryan Colangelo stick around and execute the Gay traded ended up hurting the franchise, but not anywhere near as much as some of his earlier foibles (or those franchise-killing moves by Rob Babcock for that matter). Jose Calderon was going to leave anyway, but Ed Davis is a solid young big men. Maybe too limited to be a starter on a contender, but a nice backup energy big man for sure. But backup point guard also is a need, and Greivis Vasquez is better than most backups. He was third in the NBA in assists a year ago, though his defence, athletic and shooting limitations mean he shouldn't really be starting games for a good team. What he does is bring a steady hand to the bench, some good competitiveness to the locker room (he's a fiery, driven guy) and the type of skills that will be far more complementary to Jonas Valanciunas, Amir Johnson and even DeMar DeRozan than Rudy Gay or Kyle Lowry were. He can either be traded for a different asset at the deadline, or stick around as the backup/spot starter until a prospect point guard is ready going forward. Masai Ujiri loves collecting assets and Vasquez definitely is one, given his gaudy assist numbers and positive attitude.
- Though he isn't a shooter, especially from outside, Vasquez is really strong at finishing at the rim, shooting better than 50% in the paint, one of the reasons he shoots just shy of 50% overall on his two-point attempts.
- Patterson has clearly regressed this year after being dealt to Sacramento from Houston, but is a talented offensive player. Like Vasquez, he struggles as a defender, but can be a part of a viable second unit. He can step out and hit threes, which could be important should Steve Novak be dealt for assets of some kind and also can score in the post. Patterson has a high basketball IQ, rarely turns the ball over and has been on some strong teams in the past (in high school and college, particularly). Given his defensive shortcomings, he'd be best-served playing alongside Amir Johnson as often as possible.
- Hayes is the type of gritty veteran every team needs. He will be great as a practice foil for Valanciunas and should make the sophomore a better player by teaching him all of his defensive tricks. You don't get by inside at 6-foot-6 unless you're doing a lot of things right. Here's a great look at what Hayes built his career on.
- Salmons drove Sacramento fans nuts because he mixed a few good games with many more disappointing ones. He has talent and is a good passer and shot creator, but it's unlikely he'll be around long either.
- Could see the Raptors taking on longer deals (though probably not ones that run longer than the 2014-15 season) in exchange for guys like Patterson, Salmons (who will have value, because only $1 million of his deal is guaranteed for 2014-15), Vasquez, Tyler Hansbrough (only partially guaranteed as well). By mid-February, Ujiri will be allowed to package any of them, perhaps along with Kyle Lowry (who is in the last year of his deal).
- The deal moves the Raptors about $2.8 million dollars further away from the luxury tax this season, opening up more lee-way for Ujiri to take on a bit more salary in February when he makes more moves (or in an earlier traded involving someone else) while still avoiding the tax.
- It will take more than second rounders or 27-30th overall picks to land the likes of DeMar DeRozan or Johnson. But sources indicate one or both likely will be directed elsewhere. Ujiri is open to anything.
- He's still got a lot of work to do. If he does what nobody expects him to – keeps this new group together – the Raptors could well finish 6th and definitely will make the playoffs, considering how terrible the East is. In order to get where they want to go (the bottom 5 of the standings), the Raptors will need to trade at least one of the trio of Kyle Lowry, Amir Johnson and DeMar DeRozan and possibly two of them. Lowry and Johnson are both well above average players, the type the team will need one day. But that day isn't now and it isn't close. If they want to keep them, fine, they're currently two of the three best players on the roster and are by far the most impactful when advanced stats are brought into the equation, but if they stay, they're going to help this squad win too many games to end up in the hunt for the top 3.
- Few care, but the media at least comes out even in this one, since Patterson, Hayes and Vasquez all can be quality, insightful interviews. Gray, Gay and Acy were solid themselves in that regard. A few of us interviewed Patterson after he turned in a solid workout for the Raptors in 2010. The team had him high on their draft board and could well have taken him had Ed Davis been gone. Here's what Patterson had to say at the time:
Patrick Patterson:
"We all had great performances, we got to showcase our abilities.
(On draft uncertainty) The top five, you can name them, after that, it's anybody's game. Each team, they have so many different needs. Frustrating thing because you have so many players, teams can't decide. Definitely want to come out and make a statement, pretty much show them why they should take you.
(Stock) My stock is just first round. I'm hoping to go lottery, just because I played on such a loaded team, we were loaded, anybody could score on any given night. I think because my numbers dropped, teams don't believe I can score as well, can't rebound. I think that's why they're a little hesitant.
Main thing (trying to show) is I can shoot the ball. Mid-range jumper and my three. Post game can improve. Just a hard worker who can run up and down and not get tired. Still more comfortable with my back to the basket, but I'm definitely improving on my faceup.
Ball-handling, to really take a big man off the dribble. Can improve on that."
Now, some takeaways from the game:
- Amir Johnson finished off a stellar road trip with one of the best games of his carer. He set a new scoring high and also locked down all-star Pau Gasol when he was guarding him. It will be interesting to see whether Johnson, one of the more valuable Raptors on the trade market, gets moved, or sticks around as a building block.
- Was strange to see the Raptors run so many pick and rolls after rarely doing so for most of the season. They ran more in some quarters than they had in many entire games. Much of the time they worked as well. I'm sure we'll see a lot more offensive movement and two-man play from here on.
- Julyan Stone did a nice job in the backup role. Maye not statistically, but he moved the ball around, got it to the right people in the right spots and did his usual solid job defensively. Once Lowry is moved, Stone will get a lot of time behind or beside Vasquez, given his major defensive issues.
- The effort of Terrence Ross on the glass was impressive. He was using his top tier athleticism to search out putbacks and got way above the rim many times. He needs to be more than just a shooter. He has the jumping ability to go over people to get the ball. This deal and a likely follow-up sending John Salmons elsewhere, should open up lots of time for Ross to develop and show what he can do.
- It's going to take some time for Kobe Bryant to start looking like anything close to Kobe Bryant again. Figure at least a month before he's feeling comfortable on the court again. He looked way off on Sunday.


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Nerd Alert
At Langdon Street Café, the geek shall inherit the Earth
The Mathematicians
"Live long and prosper."
— Mr. Spock, Star Trek
"One ring to rule them all."
— J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings
"Greetings, programs!"
— Kevin Flynn, Tron
— Fred "the Ogre" Palowakski, Revenge of the Nerds
There are two types of people in the world, geeks and, well, everybody else. And easy targets though the hopelessly nerdy may be, the world simply would not be the same without people like Steve Jobs or Bill Gates. Of course, that doesn't mean we can't stuff Gates into a locker once in a while, or give Jobs the occasional swirly, right?
Though the relationship between dweebs and "normal" folks is traditionally adversarial, the truth is that almost everyone has an inner geek. For some folks, science-fiction movies, role-playing games or other typical dorky pursuits stiffen up the ol' pocket protector. For others, the fetish could be music, rotisserie baseball, rare automobiles or wine.
This week, Montpeculiar's capital of quirk, the Langdon Street Café, celebrates geekdom in all its many-splendored varietals with Geek Week 4.0. The fourth annual festival runs from Wednesday, March 24, to Wednesday, March 31, and features an unprecedented level of shameless dorkery, from ongoing curiosities such as the Ms. Pac-Man tournament, a display of "fictional maps," a "Phone-tography" exhibit and an arcade-game emulator, to various nightly concerts, seminars and exhibitions.
What follows is a general day-by-day primer on the week to come at LSC. It is necessarily brief and not meant to be comprehensive. And as such, it is inherently non-geeky. Still, it should provide a solid starting point should you quest to Mordor, er, Montpelier. Because, as they say at Geek Week, "Be there and be square."
Wednesday, March 24: Clique to Load
Opening ceremonies! Events include the first round of the Ms. Pac-Man tourney, a Bananagrams tournament, the Hacker Challenge and the unveiling of the Board Game Shelf — a mammoth collection of unusual board games on loan from the Kellogg-Hubbard Library and available to patrons all week. Rusty Belle's Matt Lorentz celebrates the release of a new CD by his alter ego/one-man band The Suitcase Junket. Later in the evening, dare to be stupid with the, um, circuit-ous sounds of The Casio Project and 1950s retro-rock revivalists The Born Readys.
Thursday, March 25: Geeks Throughout the Ages
A historical retrospective of geekery. Features modular origami workshops and a game of Dungeons & Dragons, Fourth Edition — as if there were any other, obvs — led by dungeon master and Geek Week architect himself, Ben T. Matchstick. Local live electronica outfit Durians provide the experimental electro-acoustic soundscapes for the evening's proceedings.
Friday, March 26: Flashback Flashdance
Following a two-hour Happy Hour version of café trivia fave Information Overload with Jen Dole, the night belongs to 1980s throwbacks Sputnik! The local New Wave supergroup features the multidimensional musical talents of Noah Hahn, Sara Grace, Jay Ekis and Righteous Babe — and real live g-g-g-girl — Anaïs Mitchell.
Saturday, March 27: Hack the Planet
The main processor on the motherboard that is Geek Week. The day begins with a game of Anarchist Soccer — soccer, minus all the pesky rules — on the Statehouse lawn. Later, back at LSC, take part in a variety of workshops including "Ethical Hackers" with Grep, "Hardware Hacking" with N0izMaker, "Tapeloops" with Nick Painter and "Live Mapping" with Shane Watt.
Saturday is also the main event, musically speaking. Local laptop and vox electro-funk duo Toilet Bugz lead off. Next up is Butterfly Starpower, a local punk trio fronted by a 6-year-old girl. Yes, really. James Kochalka Superstar follows, playing songs from his 2009 album Digital Elf, all of which were created using an 8-bit Game Boy Advance video-game processor.
The synth-pop fun continues as Albany, N.Y.'s, Beware! the Other Head of Science take the stage. Their hometown alt-rag Metroland recently equated the band's angular electro-rock to "a can of root beer, filled with Pop Rocks, poured down the pants of a hyperactive 7th grader." Perennial regional algo-rock favorites The Mathematicians close out the night.
Sunday, March 28: Game On!
Spend the day playing a variety of obscure board, role-playing and strategy games including Settlers of Catan, Tikal, Dominion, Agricola and Carcassonne. Spend the evening in awe of mentalist — and spoon bender! — Rory Raven.
Monday, March 29: School (Cool?) Night
So you think you're a geek? Meet John Cohn, IBM's chief engineer and one of the most brilliant (and geekiest) minds on the planet. He will blind you with science. Perhaps literally…
Tuesday, March 30: Capes, Tights and Slo-Mo Fights!
Still more D&D fun with Ben T. Matchstick — bring your own 12-sided die. Local hip-hop collective Boomslang drop some science, some knowledge and more than a few beats. Afterward, central VT favorites kuFui jumpstart your synapses. Typically a trio composed of guitarist Jay Ekis, drummer Andy Suits and bassist/composer Jesse Gile, for this special performance the group will feature a horn section to flesh out Gile's already heady sonic concoctions. Faces will melt.
Wednesday, March 31: Are You Sure You Want to Quit?
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The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company has deemed A. Duie Pyle Warehouse & Distribution its 2013 Service Provider of the Year.
"A. Duie Pyle has been supporting Scotts in the Northeast with superior warehousing and transportation services out of the Westfield, Mass. facility since 2001, and during that time has proved to be an important element of our supply chain success," said Jim Iovino, VP global logistics at Scotts Miracle-Gro.
Oak Brook, Ill.-based Ace Hardware Corp. hired Frank Carroll as general merchandise manager.
Reporting to senior VP merchandising, marketing and sales John Surane, Carroll will focus on merchandising strategy both domestically and internationally.
Weyerhaeuser has named Rhonda Hunter SVP Timberlands, succeeding soon-to-be-retired Tom Gideon.
Effective Jan. 1, 2014, Hunter will be officially promoted from her current role as VP of Weyerhaeuser's Southern Timberlands operation, which she's held since 2010. Previously, she held other leadership roles within the division, which involved planning and inventory, regional management, environmental and work systems, finance and land acquisition. She has been with the company since 1987.
Beloit, Wis.-based ABC Supply named Mike Jost to the newly created position of VP operations.
In his new role, Jost will be responsible for the company's operations, safety, education, real estate, marketing and merchandising functions. Most recently, Jost had been the Mid-Atlantic district manager.
Pittsburgh-based Versatex Trimboard hired Dan Smith as a market development specialist for western New York and southeast Canada.
Smith is based in Canandaigua, N.Y. Until recently, he was a sales representative for Lakeside Quality Building Products in Ontario, N.Y.
"Dan brings an outstanding combination of practical knowledge and customer-focused attitude to his new position," said Versatex VP of sales Rick Kapres. "He understands business and he knows his way around a job site, so he appreciates the challenges that a contractor faces in the field."
ENAP's Nov. 3-5 Forest Products Conference in Baltimore brought a record number of attendees to the table.
"This was the best attended Forest Products Conference we've ever had, and it revealed a great deal of enthusiasm about the outlook for the upcoming year," said Duncan Facey, VP forest products for New Windsor, N.Y.-based ENAP.
Shawn DiGruccio has joined the Advisory Council of Catalyst Kitchens, a network of nonprofits launched by Seattle-based FareStart that provide training and employment resources to the homeless.
DiGruccio is currently VP of CDN, a manufacturer of thermometers and timers that has been a donor to Catalyst Kitchens for two years.
In her new role on the Council, she will work to secure sponsorship and to help foster relationships with other food service and retail companies.
Electrolux Major Appliances North America named Julie Katigan as VP human resources. Katigan will oversee the company's human resource function for all North American operations, including its nine manufacturing facilities.
The American Rental Association (ARA) will recognize individuals for outstanding service to the association and the rental industry during the upcoming The Rental Show in Orlando, Fla. Among those to be honored is Alex Kouzmanoff, VP of Azteck Tents in Torrance, Calif.
The National Retail Federation (NRF) issued a statement in support of a new government study analyzing the impact of the small seller exemption in current online sales tax legislation.
NRF senior VP David French said the report shows the lack of a level playing field.
The National Association of Realtors (NAR) announced its officers for 2014 at the 2013 Realtors Conference and Expo, with Steve Brown at the helm as the association's president for next year.
Brown is a Realtor from Dayton, Ohio, touting more than 30 years of industry experience. He is the co-owner of Irongate Realtors and has held various NAR leadership positions since 2005, including the role of president-elect in 2013 and first VP in 2012.
The Natuzzi Group, an upholestered furniture manufacturer based in Italy, has named Simone Ferrari as its new chief marketing officer.
Ferrari joined the company in Oct. 2012 as VP communication. His promotion is part of a larger management restructuring initiative.
In his new role, Ferrari will take the lead in the development of an integrated marketing, communications and product development strategy. He will also lend support to expansion efforts in fast-growing economies, especially BRIC countries.
Masonite International Corporation has hired Mike Nelson as VP and business leader of Masonite Architectural Door Systems, as well as Tony Hair as VP and business leader, Residential Door Business.
In his newly created role, Nelson will oversee financial performance, strategic planning, customer support, sales, marketing, branding and product strategy for the segment, which was developed after a series of strategic acquisitions boosted Masonite's commercial and architectural doors portfolio.
Fortune Brands Home & Security has named Jason Baab VP of mergers and acquisitions, as well as Elif Sagsen-Ercel as VP strategy.
Baab will be leaving his role as director of business development at Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company. As VP M&A, he will oversee the company's growth strategy and portfolio expansion initiatives via the acquisition pipeline.
The West Coast Lumber & Building Material Association (WCLBMA) has elected officers and directors for 2014, including Mark Ganahl as president.
Ganahl is VP of Ganahl Lumber and general manager of the company's Anaheim, Calif., location. Ganahl Lumber is the state's oldest lumberyard, with a history that dates back to 1884. Today Ganahl Lumber has nine locations in Southern California.
York, Pa.-based WOLF announced the promotion of Ed O'Brien to the post of VP operations.
WOLF describes itself as the largest supplier of kitchen and bath cabinets in the United States and a leading provider of building products along the East Coast. The company says the move, along with the promotion of Mike Sessinger, will help it achieve an expanded service area and help evolve its strategic focus.
Both Sessinger and O'Brien will report to WOLF president Brad Kostelich.
York, Pa.-based WOLF announced that Mike Sessinger has been promoted to executive VP sales.
He will be responsible for driving sales for the entire organization and coordinating all regional vice presidents.
The company describes itself as "the largest supplier of kitchen and bath cabinets in the U.S. and a leading provider of building products along the East Coast."
Sessinger will report to WOLF president Brad Kostelich.
Brian Miller, executive VP of the Home Builders Association of Northern Kentucky, will serve a two-year term starting in 2014 on the board of directors of the National Association of Home Builders' (NAHB) Executive Officers Council, according to Cincinnati.com.
Andersen Corporation has promoted Paige Wittman, previously director of sales for the East Division, to VP sales.
In her newly created role, Wittman will oversee nationwide sales for all Andersen window and door operations.
"Paige brings energy and enthusiasm to this new role along with her drive for results," said Andersen chief sales and marketing officer Sal Abbate. "She has been a big part of our Northeast success this year and I look forward to expanding her leadership across our entire dealer network."
Building products distributor ABC Supply Co. appointed Brad Money VP divisional operations.
Money joined ABC Supply in 2004 and most recently had been VP of manufacturing. In his new role, he will be responsible for the ABC Catalog Division, Amcraft Building Products Co., and Town & Country Industries. In addition, he will continue to oversee the ABC Supply manufacturing group, including American Construction Metals (ACM) and Mule-Hide Manufacturing.
Jason Mora recently joined Versatex as a market development specialist.
Based in Manchester, N.H., he spent the past three years building his skill set as a client service analyst with Mercer Investments of Norwood, Mass., and as a senior sales representative at Flagship Merchant Services, the transaction processing organization headquartered in Charlestown, Mass.
Lee Cockerell, retired executive VP of Walk Disney World will deliver an address on customer service at the Do it Best Fall Market Oct. 19.
Cockerell's presentation: "The Customer Rulse … The 39 Essential Rules for Delivering Sensational Service," will take place at the Do it Best Fall Market Kickoff Breakfast.
Cockerell will share the service rules he learned at three service organizations: Hilton, Marriott and Disney.
Pre-registration is required for the $15 per-ticket breakfast event.
Brent Fox has been named CEO of Beloit, Wis.-based Hendricks Holding Co., and has been elected to the board of directors of building products distributor ABC Supply Co.
Whirlpool Corp. is the official home appliance sponsor of Homes for Our Troops (HFOT). For the next three years, HFOT's homes will include a full suite of Whirlpool major appliances and KitchenAid brand countertop appliances.
The Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI) has announced its upcoming 2013 HIRI Fall Conference, with this year's theme set to focus on "Changing Home Improvement Attitudes & Behaviors."
Speakers will include Lisa Marquis Jackson, senior VP of John Burns Real Estate Consulting, who will deliver a session on "Clarity on the Housing Recovery."
She will share insight on the fundamental drivers affecting both new construction and remodeling segments of the housing industry.


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That's a big round table. If you get a chance to visit either the Hermitage or the Padro, go. Both are amazing museums.
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Russian President Dmitry Medvedev and Spanish King Juan Carlos head a round table meeting with businessmen in the Yeltsin Library in St. Petersburg February 25, 2011. Russia and Spain are embarking on a year of cultural exchange in 2011, sharing works of art between their prestigious museums, the Hermitage and the Prado.


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In the coming days, stay safe, stay indoors and let rescue workers do their job. Please call 911 only in life-threatening emergencies. For all other problems, please call 311. We cannot afford to overload our emergency response system at this time.
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FEMA provides up to $31,900 in aid to individuals and households for a variety of needs; although, some forms of Individuals and Households Program (IHP) assistance have limits.
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Terror for a food editor comes in the form of a phone call or e-mail. Whether it begins timidly, as in "I think there's a mistake in one of your recipes," or launches swiftly into an irate tirade, "Don't you proof these recipes?" your body wastes no time jumping into action. Your stomach grinds your innards like a food processor, while your hands quiver like a barely-set panna cotta.
I went through the agony late last week when, thanks to a reader's call, I learned of a mistake in the latest Gourmet Holiday Special Edition. And of all the recipes for it to occur in, my luck would have it appear in one of the most popular ones: Caramel Pumpkin Pie.
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Did you notice how high the fluted crust is on the gorgeous pie above? That's because it's baked in a 10-inch metal quiche pan with 2-inch high sides. Do you have one of those in your kitchen? Me neither! The food stylist and art director knew the pan would make a stunner of a pie, but for many of us that pan is the "Oh, sh*!" part of the recipe. If you don't have it, and there's no alternative, you'll turn the page. Continue reading


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Certain actions are defined, within the software. But, particularly if you have mods installed (Like a shoutbox, chatroom, or similar), those actions aren't defined. So, it generates that message.
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Actually, that's not quite how it works.
If you have guests performing something expressly listed as 'Unknown Action', it will be a mod that didn't declare itself or clean up after itself (or a mod that you uninstalled but search engines/users are still trying to get there)
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I'm curious as to how much world events this year vs. past years might impact positive tweets. For example, were people looking forward to going to Mexico for the end of the world (there were travel packages for that!). Or did Newtown, CT influence people's feelings for seeing their families?
I think a holistic view of the data is imperative in understanding what it means and how it is used. There are greater possibilities beyond what's presented here, but it is a good start!
Measuring 'social sentiment' can be a tricky task. It's one thing to have the data, but the difficulty is figuring out what is really means. And I'm not so sure anyone is going to have a definitive answer to that.
Positive tweets about travel could be attributed to so many reasons, it's hard to know just what's going on. Am I saying nice things about visiting the family because the airfares are cheap or because I'm glad to get away from the stress of work, lack of work, or the economy.
Or even fear of falling over the fiscal cliff? Who really knows what's going on? Surely not me. Let's be wary of depending too much on what data seems to be saying lest we act hastily and really fall off the cliff.
Is it bad that I got stuck on "People are feeling better about travel" and couldn't focus on anything else?
Seriously, I can't get over that. This year was bad for travel for me, so I know I'm biased but I can't even mentually grasp the concept of 'positive tweets about travel'.
Don't get me wrong, being able to measure sentiment quick enough to act on it and provide better customer service and thus a competitive edge is great for consumers and businesses.
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FORWARD OPERATING BASE GARDEZ, Afghanistan, Feb. 13, 2009 I took my third trip off of the forward operating base here yesterday, and my third trip in a mine-resistant, ambush-protected vehicle, known as an MRAP. The provisional reconstruction team's security force has five of them, with two more expected at the end of this month.
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In its glitzy heyday in the 1950s, Acapulco was best known as a getaway for Hollywood stars like John Wayne and Frank Sinatra. The glitz and glamour of those days may be long gone, but Acapulco never really lost its sizzle. This Mexican port city's flashy discos are packed nightly, and hotels rise up along miles of sandy beaches that trace beautiful Acapulco Bay for nearly 4 miles. Mountains ring the city, providing a spectacular backdrop for candlelight dining and the famously fearless Le Quebrada Cliff Divers.
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No first-time visit is complete without seeing La Quebrada Cliff Divers plunging from high cliffs into a narrow gorge, much as they have since 1934. You can see the show from public viewing areas or the terrace at El Mirador Hotel. The Fuerte de San Diego, built in 1616 to protect Acapulco from pirate attacks, houses a museum tracing the port's history. Nearby the city's main square, the zócalo, is lined with cafes and shops.
Nightlife and Entertainment
Acapulco's renowned nightlife kicks off around midnight and stays in high gear until the wee hours. The younger crowds flock to the hotel zone where rowdy Disco Beach and the cave-like Baby-O are beachside favorites. Big, upscale clubs catering to the chic are concentrated on mountainside Las Brisas, including Palladium, with breathtaking bay views, and the multi-leveled El Alebrije, with its mammoth dance floor.
Restaurants and Dining
For romance and panoramic views, head for the hills. Overlooking Puerto Marques, Zibu mixes Mexican and Thai influences; try the shrimp in ginger and mango sauce. Set in a hot-pink hillside home, Su Casa offers big margaritas and shrimp with garlic and spices. More casual eateries, many specializing in fresh-caught shrimp, snapper and bass, are packed into the hotel zone. Among them, El Zorrito serves local fare such as pozole, a white hominy stew that's a Thursday lunch tradition in Acapulco.
Active Pursuits
You can play any number of ways on Acapulco's 12 miles of beaches, from the south end at oceanfront Punta Diamante to the north at low-key Pie de la Cuesta. Go scuba diving, deep-sea fishing for marlin and swordfish or float above the bay by parasail. Glass-bottom boats depart from Caletilla to Roqueta Island for snorkeling, sunning and hiking to an old lighthouse. All kinds of sailing vessels run sunset cruises on the bay and into the open ocean.
Discover this beautiful coastal destination known as Acapulco. Choose to simply relax on a pretty white-sand beach or explore the city's historical and cultural heritage. With our tips on the best things to do in Acapulco, you can plan a getaway that's perfectly tailored to your interests.
The city is located on the Pacific Coast, so many activities in Acapulco revolve around its gorgeous beaches. Many hotels and resorts are located along the water, each with access to stretches of beach that afford the opportunity to while away the day watching the waves roll ashore. If you're seeking a more secluded beach, however, there are also plenty of options. Locals like to get away to Barra Vieja, located outside the city. Surfers prefer Bonfil Beach. We like El Secreto, so named for its protected location and beloved for its excellent view of the rest of the coastline.
When you think of Acapulco, cliff diving often comes to mind. The time-honored tradition is still alive and well, and for many, watching the Quebrada cliff divers is a must on the list of things to do in Acapulco. If you'd like to see the daredevils leap elegantly headfirst into the water, sign up for the Cliff Divers at Night excursion. Included is a three-course dinner at La Perla restaurant, a perfect vantage point from which to view the death-defying divers at sunset.
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Yanev, K.M.; Obok Opok, A.; Litchev, A. (University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, NaN, 2004)[more][less]
Abstract: Maintenance of the proper power factor is a very important matter for the industry and for the economy of any country. A study of the power factor value for a number of industrial plants in Botswana shows that they operate at power factors lower that the optimal values. If a plant power factor is different from its optimal value, this will cause considerable loses in terms of investments for large power generation and supply equipment and in terms of heat dissipation from the supply lines and other equipment. To improve the power factor and keep it at an optimal value, there are a number of preventative measures, as well as corrective actions that could be implemented. The power factor of a plant changes, depending on the number of electrical units operating at a time. After a full analysis of the power factor issue and its optimal case, are automatic control is designed that may maintain the power factor of a plant within values close to optimal. Similar automatic power factor control system can be introduced for all industrial plants with unsatisfactory power factor throughout the country that can improve considerably the efficiency of power utilization. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10311/1062 Files in this item: 1
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Anderson, G.O. (IEEE http://www.saiee.org.za/publications/2008/sept/99-3-4.pdf, NaN, 2008)[more][less]
Abstract: The paper gives detailed analyses to help determine the increase in production costs due to the transmission of reactive power. On the basis of that and with due consideration to the cost of VARS compensation equipment, a mathematical model is developed to determine an economically justified transmission distance for VARS in electric power systems. Standard voltages and line parameters are used for the computations. MATLAB computer programming is used to obtain the numerical results. The developed mathematical model and the numerical results could be useful to electric power systems engineers. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10311/414 Files in this item: 1
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Anderson, G.O.; Mokgwathi, T.S. (University of Botswana, NaN, 2000)[more][less]
Abstract: Engineering and training play an important role in the technical, economic and social progress of society.A number of factors influence the education and training of engineers, from the nature and form of curricular to needs of employers and the changing patterns of professional employment. Key issues are being raised by changes in technology, in society and by the impact of developments in information technology on industry and commercial development, on the engineer profession, on the educational institutions and on education and training of engineers. The paper considers the education and training of engineers using data and information from the Faculty of Engineering and Technology(FET), University of Botswana as a case study. Historical background is introduced.Student enrolment in terms of gender and foreign students are presented.Also presented are the academic programs and staff structures.The goals of the Faculty have been highlighted and strategies to be applied to achieve these goals have been recommended. The paper could be of interest to staff of FET and UB, Engineering Institutions in Africa and also to the Botswana Ministry of Finance and Manpower Development. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10311/674 Files in this item: 1
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Daka, J.S.J. (University of Botswana, NaN, 1998)[more][less]
Abstract: There are many instances where a telephone call charge needs to be avaialable immediately after a call is made. Usually, for a fee a telecommunication provider can provide call charge for a particular call. Call charging systems provide this information automatically without recourse to a telecommunications service provider. The application of call charging systems include private automatic branch exchange line cards, home telephone bill monitoring, monitoring telephones in a telephone cafe booth or payphones. This paper examines the design of hardware and software of the sub-systems for a subscriber based call charging system. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10311/616 Files in this item: 1
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Mbewe, D.D. (University of Botswana, NaN, 1998)[more][less]
Abstract: This paper describes the fundamental principles of production and accomplishment of High Definition Television (HDTV)-the television system of the future.It looks at the parameters of high definition television (HDTV),and shows how the values of these parameters can be derived from consideration of the performance of the viewer's visual system. Bandwidth requirements for various TV and HDTV systems are compared, and a number of optical fibre transmission techniques are considered for HDTV. In conclusion it is stated that the large bandwidths demands of uncompressed HDTV can be met by emerging technology in optical fibre transmission systems-in particular, wavelength division multiplexing (WDM). The paper is as a result of a project study conducted by the author and a colleage when he studied for his degree at Essex University,England. It makes no reference to the development and relevance of HDTV in the African context. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10311/627 Files in this item: 1
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Litchev, A.I.; Yanev, K.M. (University of Botswana, NaN, 2006)[more][less]
Abstract: Analysis of the induction motor failures show, that a significant number of motors are damaged due to single phasing.At such conditions the current increases rapidly and the motor is subjected to burnouts and consequently to long downfalls in the corresponding industry.Normally all motors are protected against thermal overloading by bimetal relays, but they are not always capable to ensure protection at single phasing.A secure protection is needed to trip the motor off in any case of single phasing especially for high power motors. The problems related to the motor protection against single phasing are discussed in this paper paper and for ensuring of such protection an electronic circuit is proposed and described. The circuit reacts immediately whenever a motor line current gets zero.A signal from this circuit switches off the motor starter on failures of anyone of the three phases. In such way the motor burnouts and downfalls are prevented. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10311/622 Files in this item: 1
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Uys, P.; Kiravu, C.; Mothibi, J. (Emerald http://www.emeraldinsight.com, NaN, 2004)[more][less]
Abstract: This paper reports on the process of developing a blended online engineering course at the Faculty of Engineering and Technology of the University of Botswana. It presents the actual development process in terms of its management, the University's preferred pedagogical approach to student-centred learning and the consequent technological choices and deployment. In that regard, the paper will demonstrate the development of the Electrical principles course (EEB211) focusing attention on what was done, how and what result was achieved. This paper will be a useful reference for all those staff expected to develop their online courses alongside their normal face-to-face lectures. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10311/460 Files in this item: 1
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Litchev, A.I.; Yanev, K.M. (University of Botswana, NaN, 1999)[more][less]
Abstract: Electromagnets are essentials for the operation of relays, contactors and other electromagnetic apparatus and take part in driving control and protective circuits of industrial processes and power systems. Performance of each electromagnet affects the driving time and the stability of operation of such circuits. This paper examines the improvement of the performance of AC electromagnets by using two diodes. The theoritical analysis lead to expressions for calculating the maximum, average and minimum values of coil-currents. Due to the electromagnetic processes in the coil, the current becomes pulsating but unidirectional and better force-gap characteristics are achieved. Consideration are made for reduction of the mass ferromagnetic and copper materials in the electromagnets and for decreasing teh responding time. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10311/683 Files in this item: 1
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Daka, J.S.J. (http://ijedict.dec.uwi.edu/viewarticle.php?id=555., NaN, 2008)[more][less]
Abstract: In August 2002, the University of Botswana changed from a yearlong to a semester based academic system. However, the progression regulations were not be fully implemented on the information system mainly due to problems of interpretation. Due to this, a manual system was used. The manual system could not cope in making recommendations for all students leading to some regulations not being applied. To address this, a revision of the regulations was undertaken in 2007. These regulations require implementation on the information system. This paper discusses the main aspects of the 2007 regulations and their implementation via a computer program. The paper shows that a complete implementation of the regulations is possible using a computer program. The program was applied to sample students' academic results to provide progression recommendations that were found to agree with expected results. The paper concludes that an information system based implementation ensures uniform application of regulations. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10311/470 Files in this item: 1
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Shuma-Iwisi, M.V. (University of Botswana, NaN, 1998)[more][less]
Abstract: One of the application areas of digital multiplexers is in implementation of logic equations. Truth tables can be used as a design tool, but they become very limited when design details are explored.It will be shown in this paper that the Karnaugh map (K-map) is an essential tool in the systematic detailed design of combinational circuits using multiplexers. The K-map will be used in two ways.First as a visual tool and secondly as a tool for decision making criteria. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10311/619 Files in this item: 1
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Aghdasi, F.; Bhasin, A. (University of Botswana, NaN, 2004)[more][less]
Abstract: Asynchronous sequential circuits offer improved speed of operation when compared to their synchronous counterparts. However, the standard methods of asynchronous design require careful examination of the flow table for possible critical races and hazards. This complicates the design procedure and often leads to extra states and additional hardware. A number of new design methodologies which involve locally generating a clock and using it to self synchronize the machine have been proposed. Such clock signals are generated wherever an input changes, or by controlled excitation whenever a change of inputs necessitates a change of state. All such designs, where the circuit is timed by locally generated clocks, are called Self-Clocked Sequential Circuits. This paper uses a design methodology for the State variable toggling through data driven clocks to implement a Direct Memory Access Controller (DMAC) as a design example. The design is simulated on software and also implemented using discrete hardware components. The methodology can be extended to parallel controllers for neutral networks and automated using state assignment techniques already for synchronous parallel controllers. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10311/648 Files in this item: 1
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There were no opening day troubles for top-ranked Novak Djokovic or six-time champion Roger Federer, who both enjoyed easy straight-set wins on a cloudy but dry start to the two-week grass court championships at Wimbledon on Monday.
John Isner and former runner-up Tomas Berdych weren't so lucky.
Defending champion Djokovic beat Juan Carlos Ferrero 6-3, 6-3, 6-1 in the day's first match on Centre Court.
The highest seeded player to fall on Day 1 was No. 6 Tomas Berdych, the 2010 runner-up from the Czech Republic who lost in three straight tiebreakers to 87th-ranked Ernests Gulbis of Latvia. Gulbis, considered a potential top 10 player who never lived up to his potential, served 30 aces to win 7-6 (5) 7-6 (4) 7-6 (4), his first victory at a Grand Slam since the 2011 U.S. Open.
John Isner, the 11th-seded American, was upset in five sets by Alejandro Falla of Colombia, 6-4, 6-7 (7), 3-6, 7-6 (7), 7-5. Isner served 31 aces but was broken to end the contest, a result that ruled out another Wimbledon match between the American and Nicolas Mahut.
Isner beat the Frenchman in the longest match in tennis history here two years ago, an 11-hour, 5-minute marathon that ended 70-68 in the fifth set. Isner beat Mahut again last year in the first round, and the two could have met again this week in round two.
In keeping with tradition, the defending men's champ got the honor of opening play on Centre Court. Djokovic, bidding for a sixth Grand Slam title, was broken in his second service game as he slipped behind the baseline on break point and couldn't return the shot. But he held serve the rest of the way, losing only nine points on his first serve and finishing with 13 aces.
Ferrero, a 32-year-old Spaniard who won the French Open in 2003 and reached No. 1 in the world that year, was never able to mount a challenge on the fast surface.
Later, there was no bloodshed, no temper tantrum and no forfeit for David Nalbandian.
The result was still a loss, though, as the Argentine was outplayed by eighth-seeded Janko Tipsarevic in the opening round at Wimbledon, his first match since being disqualified for injuring a line judge during the Queen's Club final by kicking an advertisement board against his shin.
Nalbandian controlled his emotions on Monday, but still lost 6-4, 7-6 (4), 6-2 against the Serb.
The 2002 Wimbledon finalist said he felt good support from the crowd despite the incident at Queen's, and that "I think everybody understood (it) wasn't a good thing that I did, but was very unlucky as well."
Nalbandian was fined by the ATP and docked 150 ranking points for unsportsmanlike conduct.


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DVD review: KJB: The Book that Changed the World. Lionsgate Entertainment, 94 minutes, $21.99.
On this 400th anniversary of the King James Version of the Bible comes a rare documentary, imparting knowledge and beauty alike -- and a peek into the personalities behind the events. KJB is well worth your time.
Why should you care? John Rhys-Davies, the narrator, spells it out at the beginning. He says the King James Version, "even if you haven't read it, has had an influence on your life. In fact, its imagery, its language and its influence have been felt around the world for the past 400 years. It also claims to be the living word of God."
The video takes an unusual route to the story of the King James Version. Instead of a direct approach, it looks through the eyes and mind and life of what Rhys-Davies calls "this strange little king." And through the political maneuvers he negotiated, both in his home realm of Scotland and the English palaces he inherited.
First it sets James' life against the violence of Elizabethan England: political factions, religious sects, assassinations and reprisals constantly tearing at the nation's fabric. Even the attempt by Guy Fawkes to blow up Parliament -- "their very own 9-11," Rhys-Davies says -- is woven into the story.
It traces James upbringing as a boy king of Scotland, whose rebel queen mother was executed when he was a toddler. Thereafter, James was constantly ruled by cold regents and brutal teachers until he was old enough to take the throne on his own. He learned tough thinking from his brutal but brilliant mentor, George Buchanan, and tough dealing from the feuding clans of Scotland.
This cauldron of influences produced a tough, intelligent, often testy young man, yet one who often sought to bridge gaps and unify opponents. It all made him a new kind of ruler as the hand-picked successor of Elizabeth I -- a surprising one, given his mother, Mary Queen of Scots, who was executed for conspiring against the English throne.
Seeing familiar feuding again -- this time between Anglican bishops and Calvinist clergy -- James hit on the idea of a new Bible translation to bring the sides together. And not coincidentally, the project would reinforce his authority as head of the church.
What happens, of course, is what often happens when rivals are forced to collaborate. The 50-plus scholars first grumble and circle each other; then they grudgingly work together; then they slowly develop a camaraderie and mutual respect. Over seven years, their checks and balances refine one anothers' scholarship. And the Authorized Version, as the King James is formally named, becomes a purified, refined text, prized for its poetry as much as its claim to be holy writ.
Mounted as a docudrama, KJB is miles ahead of its typically dull counterparts on The History Channel. Cinematography is sharp and vivid, the acting is decent, lighting is by turns misty and luminous, and the story is told through playlets strung into a narrative.
Rhys-Davies, as host and narrator, lends his blend of lordly diction and forceful delivery. Many of the events are shot at the very sites -- including Haddon Hall, Hampton Court Palace, Stirling Castle, the Jerusalem Chamber of Westminster Abbey -- where they happened.
In some extraordinary sequences, the video tries to capture some of the intense reverie that produced the KJV. Rhys-Davies opens a precious manuscript of I Corinthians 13, penned four centuries ago by Bishop Richard Bancroft of London himself. He marvels over a copy of a Bible with notes in the margins -- a tiny window into the thought processes of the translators
The period costumes are gorgeous, as is the green, stony-fenced English countryside. You can almost smell the old stones and feel the weight of centuries.
We also get nice touches like dueling stags and bobbing tulips
But just because this video is about the Bible doesn't mean it's G-rated. Not with at James' vigorous, occasionally salty remarks. In one anecdote, he rants that a list of Presbyterian complaints is "a litany of dullness and stupidity blown out of your buttocks. Perhaps we should stick the list back where it came from!
The film has frequent talking-head professors who lend their insights in a conversational manner. Unfortunately, they're not identified beyond their names. Where are they from? How are they qualified to comment?
Oddly, it's only toward the end of the 94-minute program that we get a sampling of phrases that have cemented the King James Version as a towering achievement of poetry and rhetoric. Ascending into a lofty pulpit, Rhys-Davies savors the phrases like verbal delicacies.
Phrases like "Let there be light," "You are the salt of the Earth," "Honor thy father and thy mother," "Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels," "He that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live," and "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God."
At the companion website, kjv400celebration.com, Thomas Nelson Publishers says that English speakers use 1,000 such phrases in everyday speech. The publisher also notes also that the KJV has more than a billion -- yes, with a "b" -- copies in print.
Only in its last moments does KJB mention some of the scandals that plagued James' last years. Perhaps it's just as well. Those storms have faded, but the Bible he commissioned still stands.
Yes, much of the language is outdated. It's long been the fashion to make fun of the "thees" and "thous," to nod off at the lists of "begats." But for its majestic prose, its compelling poetry, and accuracy that was unsurpassed for centuries, the King James Version stands out as a true treasure of western Christian heritage.