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Author Karen Kingsbury balances motherhood & books
VANCOUVER, Wash. (BP)--Pulling a slimy Gummi Bear out of Gatorade for a science experiment wasn't exactly what Karen Kingsbury, a mother of six, had in mind as she approached a writing deadline for her latest book.
Kingsbury, a Christian fiction author, needed to finish editing the second book in her most recent novel series before leaving for a trip early the next day. But her children needed her that night.
First it was fifth grader Austin who was in the middle of a science project comparing the effect of water versus Gatorade on Gummi Bears. Then Kelsey, 19, reminded her mother that she needed help preparing for a college algebra final.
EJ, 14, had already engaged his father's help in math, and then Sean, also 14, asked Kingsbury to help him understand how the U.S. Constitution impacted homelessness.
"I'm bounding like a pinball between these different kids," Karen, 45, recounted. "It was 10 o'clock before you knew it, and I hadn't even put together my folder for my trip. So I didn't get my book edited."
Perhaps most widely known for the title given to her by Time magazine, the "queen of Christian romance," Kingsbury is the author of more than 40 books with more than 10 million copies in print. In a recent interview with the Florida Baptist Witness newsjournal, she said while that particular school night with her children is an example of her greatest challenge in life, she's up to the task of maintaining balance.
"I'll always err on the side of my family, and I'll never regret that," Kingsbury said. "I won't get a second chance to do that, so that's got to take precedence."
Getting to the heart of life's priorities found its way to the forefront when Kingsbury was working a yearlong stint as a religion editor at the Simi Valley Enterprise (now Ventura County Star) in southern California after graduating with a degree in journalism from California State University, Northridge, in 1986.
Raised to believe in God, play by the rules and attend church occasionally, Kingsbury said covering faith-based events and reading press releases about a multitude of religious ideas converged on her at about the same time she met her future husband Don.
From the start, Kingsbury knew Don was different. He asked her if he could take his Bible on their first date so they could read Scripture together.
"I didn't know Philippians from Colossians," Kingsbury said. "I had no idea what that even was, but he was really cute and I didn't want to lose him right off the bat and so I said, 'Yeah, OK, I mean, bring the Bible.'"
It seemed God was working on her on two fronts.
"I had this great guy trying to show me the Bible and tell me about key verses and that kind of thing. Meanwhile I am also getting a fresh look at things that kind of disturb me about some mainstream traditional faiths and religions," Kingsbury said.
At 22, Kingsbury had already come up with her own version of what faith should resemble.
"Love God, be a good person, don't steal -- and, as long as you are not doing these certain things, then it should be OK, kind of maybe, if you slept with your boyfriend," she said.
Feeling convicted was something new, so when Don pointed out specific verses, she took his precious, earmarked Bible and flung it to the ground where it split apart at the binding.
"It was devastating for him to see his Bible shattered on the ground," Kingsbury said.
He picked up the pieces, gave her a sad look, and left.
Moved by what she had done and feeling like the world's worst person for throwing his Bible in an expression of her beliefs, Kingsbury took her first trip to a Christian bookstore. She purchased a Bible and a Strong's Concordance and began to prepare an effective argument by looking up key words.
"It took about five minutes for God to show me they were completely unfounded biblically, and I could either fall away with all the traditional things I believed or I could grab on to God's Word and never let go.
"It was a dramatic, complete turning point in my life -- a complete transformation where I cried out to the Lord to be my Savior," Kingsbury said. "Everything in the Bible was vividly alive and made complete sense to me, and I literally fell in love with God's Word."
She was back with Don within minutes, and they began looking for a Bible-believing church where they could worship. They celebrated their 20th wedding anniversary last year.
"God really worked out the details in a very specific way for me," Kingsbury said of that time in her life. "It was amazing."
In fact, she landed the assignment as religion editor because it was considered the least desirable post at the paper and was handed off to the newest hire.
An additional assignment, sports writing, was one in which Kingsbury distinguished herself while completing a college internship with the Los Angeles Times. Continuing work for the Times and for the Los Angeles Daily News, Kingsbury eventually wrote emotional feature stories for the Sunday paper's front pages.
Six weeks after Kelsey was born, Kingsbury received an offer to write a true crime story called "Missy's Murder." She quit work as a fulltime journalist and began writing from home, where she has been ever since. After four true crime books and four books on miracles and answered prayers, Kingsbury wrote her first novel, "Where Yesterday Lives."
Since then, she has written dozens of books including the "Redemption" series with coauthor Gary Smalley, one of America's best-known authors and speakers on family relationships. The five-book series follows a family's everyday trials and triumphs, and it highlights Smalley's key concept that love is a decision.
Kingsbury's "Firstborn" and "Sunrise" series follow the Baxter family as they face life's joys and struggles.
Unlike most fiction, which often is unrealistic, Kingsbury's works often are derived from true stories and drawn from her imagining what it would be like to be in someone else's shoes.
Three of Kingsbury's children are adopted, and when she wrote "Like Dandelion Dust," published in 2005, there were several news items about children being ripped out of the arms of their adoptive parents and given to biological parents under various circumstances.
"I couldn't even fathom that kind of a loss," Kingsbury said.
So compelling was the story, it has been adapted into a movie. The book was based in Palm Beach, Fla., and the movie was filmed in Jacksonville last year. Starring Mira Sorvino and Barry Pepper, it is the story of how far a couple will go to keep their adopted son when the biological father comes back into the picture. Kingsbury said it is a classic parable of King Solomon with two mothers and their child.
The movie garnered "The Best of the Fest" award when it premiered at the Palm Springs Independent Film Festival in January. Kingsbury said she was humbled as she observed people with tearful and somewhat subdued reactions to the movie.
"It was different, definitely. Usually what you're going to see in a movie is beyond violent and gore and sensual overload, and there's nothing to it. It's empty," she said. "But this is so not that. It's so much richer and deeper than that. Watching the audience was just the most rewarding thing because it was what we all prayed for."
For Kingsbury, the movie's message about the need for families to adopt children and the importance of those relationships was intimate and convincing because of her own family's familiarity with such issues.
After Kelsey, 19, and Tyler, 16, were born early in their marriage, Austin, now 11, came along in 1997. A surprise in several ways, Kingsbury said she and her husband first thought Austin was going to be a girl and were shocked when he was a boy. They were saddened to find out he had a severe heart defect and likely would die.
Calling him a miracle child, Kingsbury said he had surgery at three weeks old and now is off the charts in growth and athletic ability.
"He just hit a home run yesterday," Kingsbury said.
At the time, Kingsbury was cautioned by doctors that the same thing or worse could occur in future children. She and Don decided to adopt another child between Austin's age and the others.
"We have room in our hearts and in our home," Kingsbury recalled saying.
Their search for a child turned overseas to a Christian-run orphanage in Haiti, where they saw a photo of Emmanuel Jean, or "EJ," who was 5 years old at the time and now is 13.
"His smile just won our hearts. We looked and we thought, 'You know, different color, different culture, different country, but the same Christ,'" Kingsbury said.
Shortly after the family sent in a down payment to secure the adoption, Kingsbury said the Redemption series contract was finalized and it became apparent God would provide the means for another family member.
"We felt like God was just opening up the floodgates of heaven and saying, 'Yes, yes, I want you to adopt.'"
If one was in the plan, the Kingsburys thought, why not two children? They chose another, Joshua, who was 6 years old. Later they were warned by a woman at the orphanage that they shouldn't choose Joshua because he was a difficult case. They went back online and withdrew their request for him, choosing Sean instead.
Nine months later, when Kingsbury traveled to the orphanage to pick up EJ and Sean, another little boy walked up to her and touched her gently, saying, "Hi, Mommy. I love you."
"All around me, the noise just stopped," Kingsbury said, describing the small area she was in with 40 children surrounding her. "I felt like all of the sounds diminished, and I connected with him."
Kingsbury learned from the older children that the child with the beautiful voice and huge smile was indeed Joshua. Rather than a troublemaker, he was an innocent in a foiled scam by a corrupt worker at the orphanage who had been caught trying to steal him in the process of establishing her own orphanage. The family ended up adopting all three boys, who were best friends.
The Kingsburys are members of New Heights Church in Vancouver, Wash., where Don has coached sports and taught school. Involvement in church is important to the family, Kingsbury said, as is daily Scripture and devotional reading.
Kingsbury said striking a balance in her spiritual, family and professional life means thinking outside the box when the reality of motherhood collides with her career.
"I have a laptop, and I have headphones," Kingsbury said, rejecting the notion that writers must sit on a secluded shore while stories play out in their heads. "I can be sitting shoulder-to-shoulder with the kids while they are watching a playoff game on TV, and I can be writing."
Although Kingsbury has a room upstairs where she heads when her attention is not needed, she can never really anticipate what each day will bring and says her first call of duty is to take care of her family.
Though she can produce a book in just 10 writing days, sometimes Kingsbury will take an extra month to finish a project so that she doesn't neglect her family. For every hour of writing, Kingsbury estimates she spends about 20 hours on publicity and speaking or on charity programs.
Meanwhile, the ideas don't stop coming.
Recently she was watching a music video while working out. In the video, an elderly man who was evicted from his home after losing his job was watching his son fight police. The man fell to his knees with a heart attack.
"I thought, 'My goodness, that's a real thing that's happening to people today,'" Kingsbury said. "People are losing their jobs and their places, and their lives are being financially shattered, and I've never written about that.
"I could feel God saying, 'You need to write about this,'" she said.
In the midst of signing book contracts and watching her New York Times bestsellers be made into movies, Kingsbury gives God the credit.
"I think the bigger it all gets, the smaller I feel," she said. "God puts a movie in my head, and I have the privilege of being a pen in His hand. In a sense, I am able to take that movie and put it on paper. I need to be obedient to what He's calling me to do."
Joni B. Hannigan is managing editor of the Florida Baptist Witness, newsjournal of the Florida Baptist State Convention, online at www.floridabaptistwitness.com.


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LAFAYETTE, La. - The Louisiana Tech soccer team opened up the spring season in impressive fashion as they defeated McNeese State and host UL-Lafayette on Saturday evening to take the Louisiana College Cup title at Moore Park.
"It was two very tough games and a great achievement when you consider we only started spring practice two days ago," said head coach Kevin Sherry. "The ladies executed the game plan perfectly and were deserving of the championship."
The four-team tournament started with a semifinal matchup versus McNeese for LA Tech. The match went scoreless through regulation, but the Lady Techsters bested the Cowgirls 8-7 on penalty kicks.
The winning penalty kick came off the foot of Madison Doll.
LA Tech advanced to the finals to face the Ragin' Cajuns and came out on top 1-0 with Kathryn Sloan scoring the game-winner.
Taylor Dennis and Laura LeFevour were voted co-players of the tournament by tournament organizers.
Next up for the Techsters is a trip to Little Rock, Ark. to face Harding University on March 23.
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USDA reverses course on crisis pregnancy center loan denial
Religious Liberty
A rural Care Net pregnancy resource center will receive a building loan from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) after all, despite the agency's initial refusal to work with the Christian-based group. Last Friday, the USDA's National Appeals Division decided that just because the center in Brattleboro, Vt., holds Bible studies at its facility, the agency had no reason to discriminate against it.
Care Net is a Christian non-profit organization that provides classes and services to pre-natal and post-natal women in need. It also offers optional Bible studies.
The USDA has a program to guarantee loans to non-profits in rural areas with up to 20,000 people—Brattleboro's population is 12,000. The USDA specifies that "a religious organization is eligible, on the same basis as any other eligible private organization, to access and participate in USDA assistance programs." It further specifies that the USDA does not discriminate against religious education, and does not require that religious speech take place in a separate building.
When Care Net of Windham County applied for a building loan in 2011, it met all the requirements for the special loan program, yet the USDA denied the loan, citing undisclosed "faith-based eligibility criteria." The USDA advised Care Net to hold Bible classes in the local public school instead.
A private trust gave Care Net a $15,000 grant to help build its new facility, which provides emergency housing to pregnant women and new moms in need. But because of the USDA's loan denial, Care Net was not able to obtain the property in time to use the grant.
Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) represented the Care Net center. ADF Senior Counsel Steven H. Aden said, "The USDA should have known that disqualifying a faith-based provider from funds needed to help women in need was both unconstitutional and wrongheaded."
Care Net could not be reached for comment. It isn't clear whether the center will be able to build on its original site or reapply for the grant it missed after initially being denied the loan.


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Students must provide their own transportation to all classes. Class
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This Hunter's Safety program is sponsored by the U.P Whitetails Association of Dickinson County in conjunction with the Michigan DNR.
If you have any questions, please call Dave at 271-0124.
A Hunter's Safety Class for 2014 will be held August 4th through August 7th from 8:00-noon in the Kingsford Middle School Cafeteria. Students must attend all classroom instruction in order to receive a hunter's safety certificate and attend a field day at United Sportsman Club of Merriman on Saturday, August 16 starting at 9:00 a.m.


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Samsung Galaxy Round briefly becomes available overseas
The Samsung Galaxy Round was the second announced and the first released curved smartphone on the market. Like its LG G Flex rival, the Galaxy Round was recently announced and released in Korea. And while LG's curved phone will make its way to Europe, USA and China soon, Samsung has so far announced no plans to expand the Round availability outside of Korea.
Even though the Galaxy Round is hard to find even in Korea, Australian retailer MobiCity and US retailer Negri Electronics briefly listed the device unlocked at around $1130 (1200 AUD), although both are now backordered. They are still accepting orders, so it's possible that new shipments will be available at some point in the future.
There's a chance Samsung to decide to go global with the Galaxy Round due to the obvious wow factor the device brings in overseas markets. More than likely, the Galaxy Round will be a precursor of a more capable international version built to take advantage of any momentum gained by this first generation flexible display device.


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At their meeting Friday in Little Rock, board chairman Jane Rogers read a letter lauding Gearhart for taking "full responsibility" after the school's fundraising arm showed a multi-million deficit.
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We havent booked this because everyone said the characters wouldnt be there but now I'm reading that Disney have already changed their mind and brought them back?
does anyone know if that's the truth?
How does it compare to Crystal Palace?
I haven't read anything about them being back yet. BUT, if they are, then I would choose LTT over Crystal Palace any time. Much as I like the Pooh characters, as an adult I would prefer the LTT characters for dinner.
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I read they were back but nothing substantive yet I'm afraid :/ I agree with John, I'd prefer the LTT characters as an adultOriginally Posted by uscwest, post: 115770
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No answers from me either.
But I agree to enjoying the LTT characters more as an adult than the Pooh characters.
Food really depends on your group. CP had a varied buffet--we've only done dinner, but it's been very good each time--which is nice if everyone likes different foods. LTT serves a selection family style--using platters and large bowls.
While I liked the entree (except corn bread, which Johnie told me is "corn cake") at LTT, I didn't care for the salad or dessert. But I'm a horrendously picky eater, so you can pretty much discount anything I dislike that isn't due to preparation or serving temperature!
Another vote for LTT over CP. We are two adults though....if I had kids, I would take them to CP over LTT.
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:tongue: that's right...real Southern corn bread is not sweet.
Dinner at LTT is a traditional US Thanksgiving meal. I haven't heard anything about bringing the characters back.
The buffet at CP has a good variety. I'd probably choose CP over LTT now since the characters are no longer there.
I dunno...that might be a regional thing? My Grandmother was from Kentucky and she always put a little sugar in her cornbread. Not a bunch, maybe a tablespoon or so? Near as I can remember anyway...
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There are few perfect songs extant — perfect meaning songs that have become iconic, that seem to emanate from their own sonic universe, where glorious heartache and bittersweet regret are crystallized and made real for a generation and beyond. A prime example: The Righteous Brothers' "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'," produced by Phil Spector. A select few performers are exceptionally privileged to get even one — the Delfonics have at least two: "La-La (Means I Love You)" and "Didn't I (Blow Your Mind This Time)."
Headed to Phoenix for Art Laboe's Valentine's Super Love Jam, the Delfonics were formed in 1965 in Philadelphia by brothers William "Poogie" and Wilbert Hart, and Randy Cain. Who inspired them?
"Frankie Lymon & the Teenagers and Little Anthony and the Imperials — that's who I wanted to sound like (at first)," William Hart said.
After some singles that didn't get too much attention beyond their hometown, the Delfonics were introduced to producer, arranger and songwriter Thom Bell. Although they didn't know it then, they were "trendsetters," Hart said. The dominant axis in soul/R&B in America was Motown and Stax. Bell had a different vision, and the Delfonics were on the ground floor of what came to be known as the Philadelphia (or Philly soul) sound.
Their first record with Bell was the immortal "La-La (Means I Love You)." With its posh, urbane orchestration and silky, heartfelt harmonies led by Hart's gorgeously plaintive falsetto, it was a Top Five hit on both the R&B and Pop charts. The Delfonics' reign on radio would continue into the mid-1970s, and on oldies stations, their sovereignty will never end.
Bell used billowing and lush — no, make that luscious —string sections, lightened the backbeat and focused on unabashedly romantic harmonies and impassioned but suave vocalizing. Unlike many vocal group singers of the '60s, William Hart did more than sing lead on the Delfonics' songs with that magnificently distinctive voice. He had major creative input on their records, writing many of their songs and more.
"Yeah, that was Bell and & I, all the way," Hart says of the classic "Didn't I (Blow Your Mind This Time)," which rightfully won a 1970 Grammy for best R&B performance. "I always loved the sound of the French horn, like I heard it used in the (Hollywood) biblical movies, as a sound that'd be used to call people together, (or) to gather the troops." Those noble, yearning clarion calls in the intro to "Didn't I …" — Bell's idea, notably reused by Ron Burgundy in the bar scene in "Anchorman" where he calls his posse to his side.
The Delfonics' status in the pop-culture pantheon was cemented further by being sampled in the hip-hop sphere by the Notorious B.I.G. and Missy Elliot, among others, and an edition of the group (with Major Harris of "Love Won't Let Me Wait" fame) contributed backing vocals to a track on Ghostface Killah's 1996 album "Ironman."
But it was filmmaker and 1970s fetishist Quentin Tarantino that truly reminded the world of the Delfonics' power with 1997's "Jackie Brown," wherein QT used their two biggest hits to underscore the tender but somewhat ambiguous relationship between Pam Grierand Robert Forster's characters. "A major honor," recalls Hart when asked about how Tarantino situated the Delfonics into the film.
Yet Hart, the sole original member, is doing more than just maintaining the Delfonics legacy. Hart's voice still has much of its old-school suppleness. "No smoking, no drinking, staying young in the mind. And exercising, playing a little golf, fishing," Hart affirmed.
There is a new Delfonics album, "Adrian Younge Presents the Delfonics" (Wax Poetics, out March12). There's a video for the song "Stop and Look (And You Have Found Love)" on YouTube.com. (Younge is the multi-instrumentalist wizard behind the soundtrack to the neo-blaxploitation film "Black Dynamite," which he also edited.) The album was recorded in warm analog sound and ought to be an interesting (and harmonious) "clash" of generations.
2/15: The Delfonics' legacy continues at Love Jam
There are few perfect songs extant — perfect meaning songs that have become iconic, that seem to emanate from their own sonic universe, where glorious heartache and bittersweet regret are crystallized and made real for a generation and beyond. A prime example: The Righteous Brothers' "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'," produced by Phil Spector. A select few performers are exceptionally privileged to get even one — the Delfonics have at least two: "La-La (Means I Love You)" and "Didn't I (Blow Your Mind This Time)."
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All species of elms native to North America are attacked by the fungus that causes Dutch elm disease, as well as other genera in the elm family. In Colorado it is most damaging to the American elm. Siberian elm is tolerant of the pathogen and is an important potential breeding site for insect vectors of the pathogen.
Diagnosis and Damage
Trees affected with Dutch elm disease do not survive and this disease has all but wiped out native stands of American elm as well as urban and farmstead plantings.
Biology and Disease Cycle
This fungus is spread from declining or dead elms to healthy elms via insect vectors or root grafts. The lesser European elm bark beetle, Scolytus multistriatus has also been found to transport the fungus from tree to tree. The beetles breed in declining or dead trees or logs infected with the fungus. Sticky fungal spores adhere to the insect's body and are carried to healthy trees where adult beetles go to feed on twig crotches. The fungus is consequently introduced into the host tree and invades and grows in the water-conducting vessels, causing wilting and death of the tree. Once in a host tree, the fungus can travel to nearby (35 to 50 feet) elm trees via root grafts.
Dead elm wood or declining elm trees are prime breeding grounds for the beetle vectors, increasing the likelihood of disease spread. Susceptible elms of the same species planted within close proximity to each other favor the spread of the pathogen through root grafts. There is no cure for Dutch elm disease and the primary emphasis in management is prevention. Systematic inspection of every elm within a community to detect the early symptoms of infection, isolation by disruption of root grafts between infected and healthy trees, and prompt removal and disposal of all dead and dying elm material with intact bark are key to a good management program. Early infections can be removed from elm trees by pruning. A minimum of 8 to 10 feet of streak-free wood (no vascular discoloration) must be removed. Individual high value trees may be protected by injection of chemical fungicides at labeled intervals.
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Audit of the Management of Small Boat Harbors and Boat Ramps
Audit of the Management of Small Boat Harbors and Boat Ramps
Report No. 98-11
For some time, various groups, including the Legislature, the Office of the Auditor, and the boating community have been critical of the management of small boat harbors and boat ramps in Hawaii. In response to this growing concern, the 1997 Legislature, through House Concurrent Resolution No. 153, H.D. 1, requested the Auditor to conduct an audit of the management of state run small boat harbors and boat ramps.
As centers of economic activity, small boat harbors are important assets to the State. Their proper maintenance and operation allow Hawaii residents to benefit from the state's natural resources by engaging in recreational boating, commercial and personal fishing, and small business operations.
Proper management of small boat harbors and boat ramps has been a long-standing problem for the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Our office has pointed out in past audits that the administration and operation of small boat harbors and boat ramps are deficient in several areas. Some of these problems include the lack of a comprehensive boating program for the State, unsafe conditions in the small boat harbors, inadequate security, and unreliable financial information on the revenues and expenditures. In this audit we found the management of small boat harbors and boat ramp continues to be plagued with problems. The Board of Land and Natural Resources, which is responsible for the overall administration of Hawaii's boating program, has not sufficiently improved and directed that program. Harbors are unsafe, in need of repair, and boaters fail to receive adequate services. In addition, we found the Department of Land and Natural Resources has not adequately managed the small boat harbors and boat ramps. The boating program lacks clear guidance, boating regulations are not enforced, and the true cost of operating individual boating facilities is unknown. Finally, we found that the department needs to correct strategic and operational deficiencies before attempting to evaluate alternative management practices such as privatizing the small boat harbors. For example, the role and function of small boat harbors must be clarified, and the department must be able to accurately account for expenditures and project budgeting needs.
Recommendations and Response
We recommend that the Board of Land and Natural Resources establish a comprehensive statewide boating program to include the establishment of a strategic plan, statewide standards for the minimum services to be provided at each of the boating facilities, and a multi-year program and financial plan addressing the need for repairs at the boating facilities. We also recommend the Department of Land and Natural Resources, in conjunction with the Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation, establish adequate management and financial controls that would include a policies and procedures manual, clear and concise administrative rules, clear procedures for issuing permits and conducting vessel inspections, and a financial accounting system that is able to track all expenditures and account for all moneys owed to the division. Finally, we recommend that the department delay the implementation of alternative forms of management until it has corrected the strategic and operational deficiencies identified in our current report.
The Department of Land and Natural Resources generally agrees with the findings and recommendations. The department states that the efforts to explore alternative forms of management such as privatization of facilities, community-based management, or even the proposed Hawaii Maritime Authority, were externally driven. The department basically disagrees with our recommendation to delay the implementation of alternative forms of management until it has addressed its strategic and operational deficiencies. It notes that while operational deficiencies need to be corrected, it intends to recommend an alternative management scheme to the Board of Land and Natural Resources if such a scheme to correct these deficiencies can be identified. We disagree with the department. The overall direction of the program, or the desired end, needs to be addressed first before the State can determine the most effective and advantageous means, or form of management, for the boating program.


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High School Sophomore, Abigail Harrison created a Twitter account in 7th grade as part of a history project involving the International Space Station. Her intention was to at least get in touch with employees of NASA for quotes to include in the project, but it ended up being her own forum for sharing dreams and projects. This later led to an online network which allowed access to other people who shared the same interests in space, and inspired the creation of a website and blog.
Things became even more interesting when she bumped into astronaut Luca Parmitano while returning with her mother from the Shuttle Endeavor launch. After an hour long conversation at the airport, Parmitano agreed to mentor her and remained in contact for the past couple years. This alone would have any aspiring astronaut giddy, but as it turns out, Parmitano has been selected to engineer the International Space Station aboard the Soyuz-TMA-09M, which is scheduled to launch from Russia, May 28. And, Harrison will be his VIP guest at the launch. During the six months that Parmitano is in space, Abigail will email daily and follow along with his experiences living in the Space Station.
Besides aspiring to be the first astronaut to Mars, Harrison's focus is on inspiring a passion in STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) and space exploration. A social media campaign allowing classrooms access to the Soyuz launch, her blog about #SoyuzAdventure on AstronautAbby.com, Skype chats with students and teachers, and visits to classrooms, are all part of her plans to inspire this passion in other children.
Although highly passionate about her journey, Abigail is well aware of the work required in becoming the first astronaut on Mars. Her advice to other kids is to work hard at whatever the interests, and when asked whether she believes if she will really become the first astronaut on Mars, she replied,
"I think I'll have to work really hard at it and that a lot of things will have to line up correctly for it to happen but that like I said, if you work hard at something, it can happen. And it will happen."
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There's always something exciting to do and see around the five boroughs that doesn't cost a dime. See our weekly picks below, and visit our calendar and special offers section for more free events.
June 15–21
Wednesday, June 15
RiseUp: Reggae Underground
Visit the New York Public Library's 115th Street branch, in Harlem, for this week's free film screening. RiseUp is a documentary about three talented artists in Jamaica's reggae scene trying to make a name for themselves beyond Kingston's underground clubs and dance halls. Hear the up-and-comers' stories as they reach for stardom. The film also features appearances by legends Lee "Scratch" Perry, Sly Dunbar and Robbie Shakespeare.
Thursday, June 16
Crafting in the Park
The gang at Etsy takes its weekly craft night outside. To participate, meet between 4 and 8pm on Thursday at Pier 1, in Brooklyn Bridge Park, near the organization's DUMBO headquarters. Bring along any craft project, so long as it can easily be worked on outdoors. Don't have one? Not a problem: the Etsy folks can supply you with plenty to do. Those who are feeling less industrious can also just bring a friend, hang out, and admire all the handmade, crafty goodness.
Friday, June 17
The Books, Junip and Doveman at Celebrate Brooklyn!, plus Jose Gonzalez DJ Set at The Bell House
Enjoy an eclectic Celebrate Brooklyn! bill on Friday night with the Books, whose electronic music melds samples and traditional melodies; Junip, the band led by indie darling José González; and Doveman, a band from Vermont that plays soft, delicate tunes and is fronted by pianist and composer Thomas Bartlett, who has worked with David Byrne and Yoko Ono. Then make your way to The Bell House for the official after-party, where González will DJ a set.
Saturday, June 18
Mermaid Parade
It's time again for Coney Island's iconic annual Mermaid Parade, always guaranteed to make a splash in more ways than one. The teensy-bit risqué march down Surf Avenue includes some bare flesh, but the weird and wild floats, antique cars and an astounding array of mer-folk (who blow Ariel out of the water) shouldn't be missed. The parade gets rolling at 2pm; all ages are welcome.
Sunday, June 19
NBA Nation with Walt Frazier and Darryl Dawkins
This year, give dad something he'll actually treasure for Father's Day: quality time with the kids—and a few NBA legends. NBA Nation, a mobile basketball playground that's making its way across the country, will be in NYC on Sunday. Adults and kids can compete for prizes in contests, including a slam-dunk competition, take basketball clinics taught by real NBA players and much more. Best of all, meet three of the most charismatic figures in the history of the game, the Knicks championship back court duo of Earl "the Pearl" Monroe and Walt "Clyde" Frazier and rim-bending, backboard-shattering Philadelphia 76er Darryl Dawkins (aka "Chocolate Thunder").
Monday, June 20
Desperately Seeking Susan
The River to River festival is back, and with it comes outdoor movies on the Elevated Acre. This Monday, watch Desperately Seeking Susan, the 1985 classic starring Rosanna Arquette as a New Jersey housewife who suffers amnesia and is mistaken for an NYC party girl (played with perfectly charming insouciance by Madonna). Bring a blanket, some friends and head to 55 Water Street, where tickets will be handed out at the stairs on a first-come, first-served basis beginning at 6pm. The show starts around sunset.
Tuesday, June 21
Mind over Madness Yoga
Celebrate the solstice in Times Square by harmonizing mind and body. Three instructors from local yoga studios (Nicole Nichols of Yoga Studies Institute, Patrick Lynch of Bikram Yoga NYC and Douglass Stewart of Yoga Works and ISHTA Yoga Center) will lead the assembled crowd through poses in an attempt to find inner peace—in the middle of one of the busiest intersections on Earth. It's a challenge, no doubt, but, as they say, if you can relax there, you can relax anywhere. (If you're thinking that this sounds like it's supposed to be the very opposite of New Year's Eve in Times Square, you're absolutely correct.)


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May 27, 2016
Atlanta Falcons coach Bobby Petrino named Byron Leftwich to replace Joey Harrington today as the starting quarterback.
Hoping to spark an offense that's struggled without suspended quarterback Michael Vick, Petrino plans to keep Leftwich as his starter for the rest of the season.
The decision wasn't difficult for Petrino after the offense failed to score off three New York turnovers Monday night. The Giants won 31-10, dropping Atlanta to 1-and-5.
Petrino indicated that Leftwich might have played against New York if he hadn't missed so much practice time with a mild ankle sprain last week.
Overall, the offense has scored just seven touchdowns this year. The Falcons have managed just 33 combined points in four of their five losses.
Leftwich, who went 24-20 as four years with Jacksonville, signed a two-year, $7 million contract last month after his release from the Jaguars.
In his only appearance with Atlanta, Leftwich went 2-of-8 passing for 28 yards and one interception after replacing Harrington in the fourth quarter of a 20-13 loss at Tennessee two weeks ago.
The Falcons are 0-and-3 in the NFC entering their Week 7 trip to New Orleans (1-4).
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What are the recent technology trends which are shaping the semiconductor industry? What are the technology advancements structuring the semiconductor industry?
Pietro Polidori: The demand for small, smart, mobile, powerful and low-power devices that can access data whenever and wherever will drive the semiconductor industry to come up with innovative solutions.
The continued advances in lithographic techniques enable the fabrication of devices with finer and finer geometries. Several companies have announced the manufacturing of devices at the 14nm node within the next 12 to 18 months.
This, coupled with advances in film technology and the use of strained lattices and others, has made a path for very high-speed, low-leakage devices.
Advances in packaging technology, including TSVs, WLCSP, HDL, 2.5-D and 3-D packaging, Cu pillars and multi-chip packages are driving integration toward smaller and smaller footprints.
Can you throw light on the various challenges and opportunities that you foresee in the semiconductor industry?
Pietro Polidori: Developing and manufacturing at these very advanced digital technology nodes is extremely expensive. Thus, very few companies can afford the huge investments.
Consequently, companies with digital designs will be looking toward the huge foundry companies for manufacturing their devices, if they haven't already.
Also, the percentage of packaging and testing cost within the overall product cost is climbing. The opportunity will be to optimise the total cost of the product right at inception and make the call on the technology node.
On the mixed-signal and analogue designs, the process complexity requires very tight coupling with design. Due to power and signal integrity requirements, typically they are a node or two behind pure digital designs.
However, even here the costs are getting higher, as some are on a "specialty process" for which the costs cannot be easily absorbed. There will be a challenge in managing the cost. Again, the packaging and testing cost comments apply here.
What are the major shifts being witnessed in the semiconductor industry?
Pietro Polidori: Companies whose products need "bleeding edge" technologies and those in the analogue world that are two generations behind in technology but have unique process requirements are driving the requirements, while not necessarily in two different directions, certainly at a different pace.
Where are the mixed-signal solutions going to take the respective industries in the near future?
Pietro Polidori: On one hand, everything is mixed-signal as interlock with humans is analogue. On the other hand, processing data is best done digitally. So, while processing data storage can all be digital, interaction with the outside world is analogue.
Flash is the latest technology shaping the semiconductor industry. What are the benefits and the concerns it has brought? How can the industry curtail these concerns?
Pietro Polidori: Flash is a proven technology, and now improvements in increasing density can be achieved. Using solid state drives (SSDs) that are based on flash technology is becoming wide-spread in many enterprise applications, with some primary storage systems using only solid state storage for some applications.
The benefits of speed, power, compact form factor and more are well known.
While the concerns of data corruption and loss are there, I believe the technology exists to improve the reliability. This, coupled with built-in redundancies, will reduce the concerns.
You must be interacting a lot with customers. What are the shifts in demands they make and the reasons behind them?
Pietro Polidori: Customers are looking for more and more system-level solutions and related expertise from their "chip" suppliers. While that does not always mean a full turnkey solution, it does require our field and marketing engineers to truly understand the customer's system to provide the necessary solution and support.
The primary reasons for this shift are growing complexity, increased global competition, speed of innovation, and product lifecycles. So, to do this right requires expertise and collaboration across the entire supply chain to bring products and solutions to the market faster.


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Rockstar has just released new details for GTA: China Town Wars. The game was developed by both Rockstar Leeds and Rockstar North.
"This is a game that will deliver a rich, fast-paced and intense 'Grand Theft Auto' experience that will be truly unique to Nintendo's handheld platform," said Sam Houser, Founder of Rockstar Games.
"Rockstar Leeds, along with the team at Rockstar North, has built upon a decade of progressive design on Grand Theft Auto, and has created something fundamentally fresh and immersive."
China Town Wars will have an all-new story line and take advantage of the DS touch screen. The storyline will focus on the Triad crime syndicate.
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Parents and athletes hold signs protesting the firing of Paloma Valley cross country coach Mike McGr...
|Parents and athletes hold signs protesting the firing of Paloma Valley cross country coach Mike McGregor.
Wearing T-shirts that read "Team McGregor" and "We've Got Your Back," members of the girls and boys cross country teams and their parents held up signs and waved to passing drivers -- many of whom honked in support of their cause. McGregor, who has been a coach at the school for 13 years and a teacher there for nine, was fired last week following an incident at a meet at Temescal Canyon on Sept. 12.
Parents protesting the action said some adults witnessed a conversation between McGregor and Temescal Canyon officials concerning what McGregor said was an unsafe course for his runners. Parts of the course ran through a parking lot with moving vehicles. McGregor reportedly also complained about the confusing layout of the course and alleged that race officials directed some of his runners in the wrong direction.
Some time during the disagreement, McGregor used an obscenity (bull----) in expressing his frustration. McGregor, who didn't return phone calls on Monday, has admitted this but also has repeated his concern for the safety of his runners that day.
"Yes, I said a word I shouldn't have said," McGregor told the Riverside Press Enterprise. "I'm sorry about that, but I was thinking about the safety of the kids. I'm responsible for these kids — I care deeply about them. I'm not gonna apologize for that."
Shirl Larios, whose daughter Brittney Ferguson is a senior runner on the team, said McGregor called his daughter last Tuesday to tell her had been fired and to let the other runners know. He has not been allowed any contact with the athletes in practices or meets since then. He remains at the school as a science teacher, however.
Hannah Doty, a freshman on the team, is in McGregor's biology class. She says it has been difficult seeing him there and no longer having him as her coach.
"The first day after, he was really quiet," Doty said. "He could hardly talk; he kept getting choked up. I try not to bring it up, but I have told him, 'Don't worry, we'll get you back.' "
Perris Union High School District Superintendent Dr. Jonathan Greenberg and Paloma Valley Principal Brian Morris both referred a reporter to Leslie Ventuleth, Chief Human Resources Officer.
Ventuleth said she cannot comment because the issue is a personnel matter.
Another parent of an athlete, Elizabeth Valadez, said both Greenberg and Morris returned her phone calls but that neither would address the situation directly. Larios said Morris indicated school officials knew of prior misconduct regarding McGregor but said he couldn't discuss specifics. McGregor has denied this in previous interviews.
"Coach McGregor assured us he has nothing to hide; he's had no reprimands or things they could pull out to make him look bad," Larios said. "But the principal told all of us, 'If you knew what we know, you'd agree with our decision.' What could he have done if they're still allowing him to be a teacher? Brian Morris has encouraged the parents to back off (the protest)."
Larios and others said they will continue to protest outside the school, however, and will attend the Oct. 17 meeting of the district Board of Trustees. Ventuleth said members of the public are allowed to comment on non-agenda items at board meetings. In order to have an item placed on the agenda, she said, they would have to go through the superintendent's secretary.
Larios said she has made that request and was denied.
Hannah Doty's mother, Shannon, said the punishment and lack of response from school and district officials is unfair. Echoing the sentiments of many other parents and athletes, she said McGregor has been one of the most positive influences in her daughter's time at the school.
"She wouldn't have gotten this far if Coach McGregor hadn't inspired her," Shannon Doty said. "This has really hit her hard. She doesn't know how she will go another three years on the team without him as her coach.
"Coach is a very honest man. He takes care of his kids as though they were his own. I know I can drop off my daughter at 5 in the morning and know someone is taking care of her. We trust this man."
Among the protesters Monday was Paul Clay, a teacher at Heritage High School and president of the Perris Secondary Educators Association.
"This is a travesty," he said. "I think the punishment was excessive. The district has no progressive discipline policy. My experience has been that they are totally inconsistent with these things.
"My feeling all along is that all this has obscured the real issue -- how horribly handled that cross country meet was."
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June 24, 1998
LUBBOCK, Texas - Overachieving? Underrated? No Respect? Those seem to be the buzzwords that surround Texas Tech football since Spike Dykes took over the program in 1987.
One of the few ways to measure the success of the Texas Tech football program is to compare the preseason media polls to the actual conference finishes. Since 1987, the Red Raiders have equaled or surpassed their expected finish every year. In addition, Texas Tech has finished no lower than second-place in its conference or division for the last seven seasons!
This season Texas Football Magazine has selected Texas Tech to finish in fourth-place in the Big 12 Conference's South Division. Considered by many to be the bible of the sport in the state of Texas, Texas Football has selected the Red Raiders to finish no higher than third only twice in the last 12 seasons. During that 12-year period, Texas Tech finished no lower than third only twice.
The 1998 media poll will be released by the Big 12 Conference office in late July and the conference race will end with the Big 12 Championship game in early December.
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The Rochester Festival of Lessons and Carols has been a Christmas Eve tradition for over a half-century at the Third Presbyterian Church. It also has been a WXXI broadcast tradition, and can be heard live on Thursday, December 24 at 11 p.m. on Classical 91.5 FM, WXXY 90.3 FM, WXXI 91.5-2 HD, or listen online.
Following the King's College, Cambridge model, the service begins with the processional hymn, "Once in Royal David's City." Musicians and celebrants share readings, Christmas Carols, and anthems, and the service culminates with the lighting of the Christ Candle in the darkened church as the congregation sings "Silent Night."
Third Presbyterian's Chancel Choir, under the direction of Peter DuBois, provides musical leadership for the service. The Choir has served as Choir-in-Residence at the Rochester Cathedral in Kent in 2001, and at Saint Paul's Cathedral in London in 2005. Peter DuBois is Director of Music/Organist at Third Presbyterian Church; he is also Director of the Sacred Music Diploma Program at the Eastman School of Music, and he hosts the weekly radio program With Heart & Voice on WXXI.


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Director Ali Abbas Zafar has finished shooting the first schedule of his next film "Gunday", which features Ranveer Singh, Arjun Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra in key roles.
"We finished the first schedule in Mumbai and it was very fascinating. We shot the first schedule in Chandivali Studio with Priyanka, Ranveer and Arjun. We had created an entire set there and it came up pretty well," Zafar told IANS.
The director, who last helmed "Mere Brother Ki Dulhan", says the second schedule will start from January 2013.
"It will be on the outskirts of Mumbai. There is going to be a lot of action in the second schedule," he said.
Set in the 1970s, the movie deals with black marketing mafia men Bikram (Ranveer) and Bala (Arjun) in Calcutta (now Kolkata).
Ranveer recently injured himself slightly while shooting a song sequence for the movie. He suffered a small gash on his cheek and it required a few stitches, said his spokesperson.
However, he is perfectly fine, added the spokesperson.
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Trouble ahead as road is set to close (From This Is Wiltshire)
Trouble ahead as road is set to close
8:00am Saturday 8th September 2012 in By David Wiles
ONE of Old Town 's busiest roads is set to close to through traffic from Monday, causing disruption for motorists, bus passengers and businesses.
Victoria Road will be blocked off at the junction with Stanley Street for work to repair a portion of collapsed sewer in the centre of Victoria Road in that area. Motorists will be able to drive up to the cordon on either side, but will not be able to get past.
Capagh Group construction, which has been commissioned by Thames Water to carry out the work, says it has a target date for completion of September 16.
It could spell more misery for businesses in Victoria Road which were affected by a closure of the road back in 2010, which led many people to believe that they were unable to access shops and services along the road.
Thamesdown Transport has also announced that all buses that use Victoria Road will be diverted, so some bus stops will also be relocated.
Keith McArdell, the service adviser at Cross Street Garage, said the closure would cause delays and frustration. He said the work should have been carried out at the weekends and overnight, adding: "If people are used to coming in from Wroughton they they might not know an easy way to come around so it will delay people.
"And it's also going to delay us getting to places like Nationwide to collect vehicles. So it will have an effect on everybody. It's just a nightmare."
Coun Dave Wood (Lib Dem, Eastcott) said: "I suppose work like that will obviously be disruptive but the key thing is that people know about it far enough ahead to plan their journeys differently.
"The thing that was quite disappointing with this road closure is that people didn't seem to be told about it in any meaningful way. I found out about it yesterday second hand and the council didn't tell me about it."
The recommended diversion route from the top of Victoria Road will take motorists along Devizes Road, Newport Street, High Street, Cricklade Street, Drove Road and Groundwell Road. The route for traffic travelling from the bottom of Victoria Road will follow the same diversion.
A Swindon Council spokesman said: "There will be access to Victoria Road all the way up to the closure points at Stanley Street so the roads off Victoria Road will remain open.
"Advance notice signs have already been put up to warn motorists of the closure and there will be diversion signs in place from Monday. "There will be pedestrian access along the whole length of Victoria Road as both pathways will remain open throughout the work."
A spokesman for Thames Water said: "This collapse has caused sewer flooding in the area, so we will have to close the road to traffic while we carry out this essential work. We estimate this job will take around a week and are very sorry for the inconvenience caused."
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9:17am Sun 9 Sep 12
Sir Fawn Maker says...
I live in the area and first noticed a public announcement about a road closure a couple of months ago (don't know if that's the same one though as that said 2 weeks - have we got another one to go through??)
Recently, I have also read about it both on here and in the paper version (long before today's story appeared) and it was also fully discussed on bbc wiltshire several times
There are also notices on lampposts, bus stops etc (admitedly not a lot of use to drivers)
Do people expect the council / thames water to send personal letters in monogrammed envelopes to ever address within a 20 mile radius of every road closure that ever happens?
11:32am Mon 10 Sep 12
Melgee says...
5:50pm Mon 10 Sep 12
Sir Fawn Maker says...
The number of u-turns and people travelling north having to do left turns into Stanley Street is bad enough, but in the last 15 minutes, I reckon 30 or 40 cars have squeezed through on the pavements to get past the closure!
I've always had a fairly jaundiced view of the intellect of a lot of swindon "vehicle propellers" (well you can't call them drivers!) but this shows I've been guilty of underselling the stupidity
6:56pm Mon 10 Sep 12
Sir Fawn Maker says...
Mr adver, you're having a laugh - they wouldn't have to if they read the bloody signs, a bit like the idiots on Cricklade Rd or Queens Drive who can't read that the bus lanes dont operate after 19.00 and stay in the middle lane and turn left nearly taking off your bumper once the bus lane finishes
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Cut the veal into 3 x 4-inch pieces (7-10cm).
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Place a slice of prosciutto on top of each piece of veal and top with a leaf of fresh sage and roll up.
Skewer with a toothpick to hold together and sprinkle the bottom sides with ? teaspoon of the salt.
Pour the oil and 1 tablespoon of the butter into a large saute pan and cook over high heat until almost smoking.
Add the veal and saute 30 seconds on each side, shaking the pan to prevent sticking.
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Place the pan back on the heat and deglaze with the wine, cooking until reduced to a thick glaze, about 2 minutes.
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America's Got Talent: 12 More Quarter-Finalists Perform Live!
July 20, 2010 07:59 PM by Candace Young
This week in Hollywood, it's time for the second wave of twelve quarter-finalists to go live on America's Got Talent's on NBC! Nick Cannon says that to advance, these acts must give it all they've got in order to shine for judges Sharon Osbourne, Howie Mandel, Piers Morgan and America! Read about all the performances here, and then decide who you will vote for to move on to the semi-finals…
A group of cheerleaders called Cheer SF is up first in Hollywood. They give a performance full of energy and great throws, but one guy stumbles on a back flip, and Piers and Sharon both end up hitting their buzzers. Piers says he doesn't get it as a Vegas act, Sharon loves their enthusiasm, but thinks they didn't take it to the next level, and Howie notes it's not as technically amazing as he's seen.
Singer Alice Tan Ridley, who has been singing in the subways in New York, will be the next to take the stage live. She performs Midnight Train to Georgia and just belts it out! Sharon tells her she wants to be on that train with her! Howie says she looks gorgeous and sounds gorgeous, and calls her a star! Piers tells her she's got everything they're looking for!
Bollywood meets Hollywood with the next act, Mona Sampath Dance Company. Mixing current music with the Bollywood dance style and flashy costumes really works, but Howie feels there was no 'wow' moment like last time. Piers tells the troupe to relax because Howie could not be more wrong! Sharon tells the dancers it was very, very exciting to watch – and infectious!
Iron Horse, a rockabilly band, are next to get up in the spotlight. They play upbeat, fun music, and even do a few tricks, but Piers hits his buzzer. Piers tells them the stage seemed too big for them tonight – they looked like a bar band. He also says the singer isn't very good. Sharon had some issues as well, which Howie agrees with – they have to decide whether to focus on singing and playing or playing and tricks.
The Strong Man is up next. He tells Nick his kids are excited to see him on television. His act will be more dangerous than ever tonight. He picks up a motorcycle and puts it on a table, picks up the back end of a car and moves it over, then flips the whole car over! Piers buzzes before the act is done. Sharon says he can do some interesting things with those muscles, and she can see him doing well with a huge production in Vegas. Howie thinks his feats are amazing, but hasn't decided if it's a show yet. Piers doesn't think John is a dynamic enough frontman.
Ronith comes back tonight with his celebrity impressions. Piers buzzes him partway through his first one – John Wayne. He continues on, but gets another buzzer,this time from Sharon. Howie stands up and applauds as Ronith goes on, ending with a Rambo impression. Howie tells him Piers doesn't get it – bad is good! Piers thinks all his impressions are basically the same, and he's the worst impressionist he's seen! Sharon clarifies that the second impression was, in fact, Jim Carrey and not a monkey!
Hannibal Means is next to perform live. He sings Circle of Life from The Lion King – it's very strong! Piers tells him that underneath the madness he has a great voice. Sharon agrees, and gives him trouble for not crocheting her a hat – he produces one! Howie asks him what planet he's from – Hannibal says he'll have to figure that out for himself!
Wreckless, a group of young people who grew up in tough neighborhoods, and even have trouble finding places to rehearse, will try to bring their best to Hollywood now. Their funky showmanship goes over big with the audience – they're great! Sharon is amazed by their passion and loves them. Howie wants them to have more edge like the last time he saw them. Piers completely agrees with Sharon!
Lil Chris, a 12 year-old male singer influenced by Michael Jackson, is ready to go live in Hollywood. Accompanied by two young female back up dancers, Chris gives a solid performance. Howie thinks he's a little raw, but says he has talent. He urges him to practice. Piers agrees with Howie, saying this may have come a bit too soon for him. Sharon feels he held his own and did fantastic.
AscenDance, the couple who dance while rock-climbing, are ready to go live on stage. The original two, have added two more dancers to the act for tonight! They are mesmerizing! Piers says there is something about this that really works! He can see it in Vegas! Sharon calls it moving to watch, adding that their timing is perfection. She comments on how unique the act is. Howie agrees with Piers and Sharon.
It's time for Antonio Restivo to bring his magic and fire act to Hollywood. He sets his act to Ozzy Osbourne tunes. Nick proclaims it to be hot! Sharon says she used his time very well – and the music was sensational! Howie tells him the act was consummate Las Vegas! Piers says the big question is can he headline in Vegas, but it was his best performance so far!
Michael Grimm is the final live performer tonight. He is the talented male singer who nearly lost his spot in the quarter-finals by going over his allotted ninety seconds in the previous audition. He is here now, however, and delivers a great performance with a polished new look! Howie compliments his look and tells him he is his favorite singer in the competition – he'd buy his album! Piers agrees, but wishes he'd connect with the audience more and draw them in because he's an incredible talent. Sharon says she can hear the soul in his voice, but adds that Piers is right, he has to look at them more.
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Trailer: The People Vs. George Lucas
This is the teaser trailer for a documentary called The People Vs. George Lucas which discusses such hot topics as Jar Jar sucking major outerspace nadage and Han PEWing first.
Slated for release in 2010, 'The People vs George Lucas' delves into the impassioned feelings and opinions expressed by fans and foes of legendary screen icon George Lucas, and the many debates surrounding his legacy. Don't forget that you can still send us your own films and interviews until September 30, 2009!
Oh you're gonna get a film alright. An adult one. Starring me. And a cardboard cut out of Jar Jar Binks. Playing baseball. I will be pitching.
Thanks to Brian, the man behind puppet Palpatine, who makes an appearance in the movie.


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Seattle has plenty of scoring chances, but can't convert and didn't win for the third straight time at home
The frustration of Sounders FC coach Sigi Schmid was palpable during a postgame interview as he relentlessly fiddled with his watch.
His team had suffered another disappointing loss at home Saturday afternoon, this time a 1-0 defeat to San Jose in front of 35,953 fans at Qwest Field. For the second time in three weeks, his team stood at a soul-searching moment.
"I think we all need to look inside ourselves and ask ourselves why it takes 10-15 minutes before we start playing," Schmid said. "We have to look at ourselves as to why we spend game time to argue insistently with referees. We've got ask ourselves, if a guy hits a bad pass, why we throw up our hands and stop playing for a second?"
The last couple rhetorical questions appeared to be pointed at star midfielder Freddie Ljungberg, who is known for his open displays on emotion on the field.
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Ljungberg, however, disagreed with Schmid's feelings and fired back.
"I've played in the biggest teams in the world," he said, "and you need to get upset if the ref isn't doing the right thing as you think. And if you lose your passion, you won't play."
Seattle (3-4-3) certainly didn't play with enough passion in the first 10 minutes of the game. The Sounders struggled dearly to hold on to the ball and were punished in the 11th minute when a San Jose cross by Tacoma native Joey Gjertsen was flicked on by two Earthquakes to forward Chris Wondolowski on the far post, who slammed home the close-range shot for the 1-0 lead and his fifth goal of the season.
San Jose (5-2-1) held on the final 79 minutes for its fourth straight shutout, but it was the poor start that did the home team in.
"I think the game was lost in the first 10 minutes," said forward/midfielder Steve Zakuani. "They came out, and we gave them too much time. I don't think we touched the ball in the first 10 (minutes), and then they got their goal. And after that we decided to play."
After the San Jose goal, the tables turned in Seattle's favor. In fact, the home team held a 7-1 advantage in shots at halftime and had 18 attempts on goal in the game.
As fans have become accustomed, each chance was squandered.
"We created enough chances to win this game comfortably," said goalkeeper Kasey Keller.
Seattle is winless in its last three games at home, a span of more than a month dating to April 17. At the one-third mark of the regular season, Keller said the trend of disappointing results can't continue.
"I think I said a while ago that I kept feeling like this corner was going to get turned," Keller said, "but at some stage there has to be some accountability."
• Saturday's game was the first in a home-and-home series between the teams for the 2010 Heritage Cup, a fan-driven tournament for MLS teams with roots in the old North American Soccer League. Seattle and San Jose are currently the two old teams in the league that qualify for the competition, but next year Portland and Vancouver will join the field.
• Seattle was without forward/midfielder Brad Evans (knee) and midfielders Peter Vagenas (quad) and Osvaldo Alonso (quad) due to injury. Defender Jeff Parke, signed last week, made the 18-man gameday roster for the first time but didn't play.
• Seattle's next game is an international friendly against traditional Argentina power Boca Juniors on Wednesday.
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First half — 1, San Jose, Wondolowski 5 (Burling, McDonald), 12th minute. Second half — None. Goalies — San Jose, Joe Cannon; Seattle, Kasey Keller. Shots — San Jose 3, Seattle 18. Shots on goal — San Jose 1, Seattle 3. Saves — San Jose 3, Seattle 0. Fouls — San Jose 12, Seattle 11. Corner kicks — San Jose 3, Seattle 11. Offsides — San Jose 1, Seattle 2. Yellow cards — Johnson, San Jose, 35th; Convey, San Jose, 78th. Referee — Alex Prus. Assistant referees — Paul Scott. Jeff Hosking. 4th official — Ramon Hernandez. A — 35,953 (32,400).
San Jose — Joe Cannon, Jason Hernandez, Bobby Burling, Chris Leitch, Andre Luiz, Joey Gjertsen (Steven Beitashour, 55th), Ramiro Corrales (Brad Ring, 89th), Bobby Convey, Brandon McDonald, Ryan Johnson (Scott Sealy, 69th), Chris Wondolowski.
Seattle — Kasey Keller, Leo Gonzalez (Pat Noonan, 76th), James Riley, Patrick Ianni, Nathan Sturgis, Tyrone Marshall, Jhon Kennedy Hurtado, Sanna Nyassi (Miguel Montano, 62nd), Steve Zakuani, Freddie Ljungberg, Fredy Montero.


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We Are Forests
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A Cross European Residency Programme
A cross-European residency programme supporting development of We Are Forests, a new project by artists Duncan Speakman and Émilie Grenier.
In a social environment full of micro-blogging and continuous status updates communicated through text and image, what happens to the spoken word and the emotional weight of the human voice? Can we rethink mobile devices to allow for similar broadcast modes to Twitter and Facebook, but through audio?
We Are Forests is a new participatory sound work that uses everyday and emergent mobile technologies to ask, 'What would you whisper into a stranger's ear'? The piece invokes a shared yet intimate audio connection between strangers in physical space.
In this video, Duncan and Émilie give a short presentation about their project, and discuss the outcomes of their residency. This is followed by a panel discussion chaired by Clare Reddington (Director of iShed and the Pervasive Media Studio) featuring Duncan and Émilie, Professor Jon Dovey (Digital Cultures Research Centre, University of the West of England), and Victoria Tillotson (iShed Producer).
Émilie Grenier is a Canadian artist who uses technology to produce sound experiences that encourages users and audiences to focus on their surroundings. Duncan Speakman is internationally recognised sound artist who has created a number of works that physically and emotionally engage audiences in public spaces. Both artists have previously collaborated on the creation of subtlemob, a series of soundwalks that created filmic experiences for audiences in public spaces.
The project was developed through a shared residency, supported by Watershed's Pervasive Media Studio, Netherlands Media Arts Institute (Amsterdam, NL), 5daysoff festival (Amsterdam, NL) and Kitchen Budapest (HU).
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Video by Cpl. Ned Johnson
Interview about the security of Sangin with Marine Sgt. Josh Michlitsch, 25 of Brookings, Ore. Michlitsch is a squad leader with the Police Mentoring Team, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment. He talks about the turn over with the British, keeping the are secure, and the Afghan side of security. Accompnaying B-roll is caleld Sangin Bazaar. Helmand Province, Afghanistan. Produced by Cpl. Ned Johnson. Also available in High Definition.
This work, Bazaar Interview, by LCpl Ned Johnson, identified by DVIDS, is free of known copyright restrictions under U.S. copyright law.
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Date Posted:09.18.2010 1:52AM
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11/27/2010, Beautiful Downtown Guaymas
As usual when I'm involved in a potluck holiday get together I tend to worry needlessly over the outcome. I'm always in charge of the meats and I don't know how many of you have had the disaster of running out of the main dish with a swarm of people to be fed.....it happened to me once a long time ago. Just like last year, there was nothing to worry about and just like last year I promised not to get that involved in the potluck again. Of course, this year the entire shindig was being produced by me with a great deal of help from Sharon on Cast Away. We had 50+ people show up with a nice mixture of the cruisers, marina employees, and various other locals.....they really like our Thanksgiving gringo food. We had 2 fresh turkeys, 1 smoked turkey, 1 smoked ham, and 1 smoked ham with pieces of garlic throughout. I can't think of anything from a traditional Thanksgiving dinner that we didn't have. Mashed potatos, scalloped potatos, stuffing, 3 or 4 kinds of veggies, fresh cranberries and jellied cranberries, different salads including a nice lobster salad, pasta, shrimp dish, apple pie, pumpkin pie, and 3 different kind of cakes. If you can't be with family, I can't think of a better Thanksgiving get together. Now it's time to get busy on the mast....maybe about a weeks worth and then it gets stepped.
11/17/2010, Marina Singlar
I think this was one of the truly stressful launches that I have ever had. The boat went down into the water and I studied the glass bottom for about five minutes and to my wonderful surprise not a drop of water anywhere........ Then I went over to the fuel dock where I will stay for awhile to finish painting my decks. Heres a little story that had a few people laughing at and with me. After I docked the boat, I went over to the office to harass Ariana and Marlene and tell them how thrilled I was to not have a leak in the glass bottom. Then, as I was strolling back to the boat I was looking for my mast top visible over the huge Pemex fuel tanks. Horacio and Lalo were chatting by the tanks and seen the concern on my face as I was looking for my mast top and couldn't see it. Going through my mind was that the glass bottom sucked in and the boat was on the bottom. Then as I rounded the corner and saw that there was no mast on the boat(it's still laying in the yard waiting for me to paint it) I turned to Horacio and said I was looking for the mast and he knew it was in the yard.....Horacio and Lalo laughed so hard and had to tell everyone how old and senile I am.
I just finished painting the top of the house and tomorrow will do the decks. It takes almost a day to tape and cut the radius on the tape. Then I will anchor out while I work on the mast. Susan, Walmart is just another place to get bargains and the locals have a few more items here so they don't have to drive to Hermosillo. Plenty of turkeys at all the stores and I just put up the sign up sheet for Thanksgiving.
See ya sooner than you think. Happy Thanksgiving!
Barbara & Tom
Salud Amigo, Chuck and Elaine
11/15/2010, Guaymas
This is about par for last years posting....it's almost been a month. My excuse is too much work on the boat and too exhausted to do anything but watch movies. I got the woodwork done where the carpenter bees destroyed it and a lot of the painting done. As I was installing the glass bottom window, I noticed a crack appearing on it. So I took it off and tried to get another made here in Guaymas. Their safety glass is thinner than the one I had made in Rancho Cordova and it made me a little queesy putting in a thinner piece of safety glass the what was in there in the first place. So I decided to get get two of them and put a clear plastic spacer between them. Now they are installed and I kept messing with the regular spacers that keep the pressure on the glass. Tomorrow I will find out if I put the right amount of pressure on the glass. I'm glad that the travel-lift operator is my best friend down here and won't get upset if he has to pull me out of the water if it is not right. After I splash, I will get busy on my mast and boom. I have no idea how long it will take me to paint and and install all the new rigging. Everyone is asking me to organize the Thanksgiving dinner potluck here at the marina. I really wanted to be on my way by Thanksgiving, but as usual, it will be after. The new Walmart and Sam's Club in Guaymas has really changed things around here. There is a new girl in the office, so I have twice the fun as I did with just Ariana. Marlene has lived in Vancouver and has good English skills as she does business skills. The locals celbrate Revolution Day with a big parade down there main street(Aquiles Serdan) and every school and organization in the area participate. I promise to let you all know within a few days if the splash was successful.