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Nick Cifaretto - present Ron
Cain, Jr. - present
Everett Vreeland - present Mark Tabakin - absent
Murphy - absent Ron
Soussa - present
Jennifer Horowitz (Alt #1) - present Carol Ann Soroko (Alt #2) - absent
Anthony Speciale - present
Township Committee: Deborah Nielson
- present
Planning Board Liaison: Gary Lewis -
Development of 'How Do' Guide & Application Review
Process & Website Discussion
Discussion on development of website information that can be
incorporate the How To guide/application process and have ability to be able to
put it into a format that would allow this to be printed out vs creating a new
brochure. Discussion ensued on creating
the data we would want to put on the website.
Linda White indicated that the township is currently working on getting
a new webmaster/program in place that would be similar to Montclair's
website. She indicated that her
understanding is that we will be able to input our information and update
without waiting for a Webmaster, which will mean that the information will be
Mr. Cifaretto indicated that we should start developing this website
now since it has been a long time and in dire need, and that this way as soon
as the new program comes on line, our data can be put on. Discussion ensued about creating a separate
website just for EDC. Mr. Cifaretto
indicated that Mrs. White had sent some data that appears to be in line with
the thoughts of this committee, and asked the members to look at the following
sites: Montclair's, Princeton, and
Washington Township in Morris County.
These sites appear to be user friendly, and allow easy access to
municipal information.
Mr. Lewis took the existing website EDC 'Welcome' message which was
taken from Summit and re-drafted it, submitting it to the EDC members. Ms. White indicated she would take this
information and start gathering this information and Mr. Vreeland indicated he
would look over the information and start to work on developing what we want on
the Montville EDC website.
Business Inventory
& Vacancy List
Linda White distributed draft copies of the Business Inventory
listing and Vacancy listings that are being updated. She noted we will also be working with the Chamber of Commerce
and will get a list from them as to the businesses registered with the Chamber
to try and make sure we get all of the businesses in our community on this
website. Mr. Vreeland will review these
and offer any additional information he may have available.
Update on Morris County
EDC Seminar held Wednesday March 21st
Messrs. Cifaretto and Vreeland, along with Ms. Nielson attended this
seminar. Mr. Cifaretto indicated that the
main subject was eminent domain, explaining how this worked. Ms. Nielson indicated some of the other
discussion items responded to low interest loans relative to redevelopment.
Mrs. White indicated that GI is scheduled to come back to the
Planning Board on 5-24-07 to discuss other uses he is considering. The property is presently zoned
retail/commercial. He has been talking
with Lowes, but was given guidance that the Township would like to see
something different on this site.
Deborah Nielson indicated that her concern is that we are not being
proactive on this site, and that we are waiting for this developer to find
something that is financially feasible to him without our community taking the
'lead' on finding uses that may be compatible and good for the community in
this location. Mr. Soussa indicated
that Mr. Burgis had this property already studied during the Rt. 46 study. Mr. Soussa noted his recommendation was
office use on this property in this study, and also noted that Mr. Siragusa
is constructing the office buildings previously approved by the Planning Board
in this area, and they have sold without problems.
Ms. White indicated that she has already asked Mr. Burgis to re-study
this area and discuss with the Board other uses he feels may fit on this site
so that we can look at the zoning we want in place vs being forced to consider
a use that we may not feel fits in our goals and ideas for redevelopment. Mrs. White noted this is on the agenda for
the next meeting of the Planning Board as a 'discussion item' with the planner
to make sure the Planning Board provides authorization to go forward. Ms. Nielson indicated that the Planning
Board is going to take the initiative and look at zoning and invite Boswell
Engineering, rep for GI to attend, but that the zoning discussions should be
what this community wants. The Planning
Board will give the planner additional direction on the zoning studies for this
area at their meeting of 4-26-07. There
already is a report issued on Aged Restricted Housing on this site.
Discussion ensued on how much the EDC comes into play on land use
issues, and how far can they get involved in land use discussions. Ms. Nielson indicated that the EDC is a
liaison to the Township Committee and Planning Board and that they can offer
suggested uses for a site and/or area.
Kevor Konner
Ms. White indicated she has contacted the real estate engineering
representative as to what they intended to do on this site, again stressing an
invitation to appear at the EDC and work with the township on finding a use
that would be a good fit in the community.
Right now they are down at DEP trying to determine exactly how much land
is building since there are wetlands/floodplains in the area. The owner was asked to come in to the
Planning Board when this information is available to discuss potential
development on this land. Hertz Penske
lot, although owned by Kevor Konner, is not included in their redevelopment
scope due to floodplains existing on site and limited expansion beyond
footprint showing.
Linda White indicated he has withdrawn his rezoning request for
development of retail use/gas station, and intends to file a 'use' variance
with the Board of Adjustment. Nothing
has been filed at this time with the Board of Adjustment.
Stiles Lane
Linda White
indicated that this project has not been planned for this year due to budgetary
constraints, and other items that have higher priority needs. Deborah Nielson elaborated noting this
upgrade wasn't as pressing as other needs of the community. There is no new development in this
area. The Township has settled the
property along Changebridge Road near Stiles and this will not be developed and
will remain open space. There is very
little development possibilities that can be seen along Stiles. Mr. Cifaretto voiced concerns that the EDC
should have been advised of this delay, voicing concerns that they haven't even
see any potential layout of this area. Ms. Nielson reviewed some of the
critical areas facing the community that were put higher up on the list due to
safety concerns. A lengthy discussion
ensued. Conceptual plans are available
and if Mr. Cifaretto wanted to review them, they are available at engineering.
Towaco Center
Linda White
indicated that the Planning Board will start finalizing this master plan and
associated zoning regulations to promote the redevelopment in this area. Deborah Nielson indicated there are a lot of
items pending at the Planning Board on rezoning and she also has concerns since
she wants to see areas like Changebridge Road, particularly the Sunoco Station
that is vacant and is subject to a new site plan, along with Old Bloomfield
Sunoco Site –
Changebridge Road
Mr. Cifaretto indicated that he has talked to
Ms. Horowitz about meeting with the new owners of Sunoco to discuss their ideas
of what they want on this site. Linda
White reminded them she did meet with both the lawyer and owner on several
occasions and gave them direction on either asking for rezoning or coming in to
meet with either the EDC and/or Planning Board subcommittee. Original discussions were that they wanted a
retail strip mall with a larger anchor retail chain store. Mrs. White indicated she gives guidance to
those coming in for possible redevelopment noting the concerns of certain type
of large box type users, giving them some guidance on our streetscape and site
plan upgrades we are seeking along our corridors.
Cifaretto indicated that he would meet with Ms. Horowitz and the owner of the
site sometime next week, and would advise Ms. Nielson and Ms. White so they can
join in the informal dialogue. Ms.
Nielson indicated this site would be a good site to have a small type of
activity/café that would allow those in the area to use some of the amenities
the community owns. There is a large
pond in the rear that can be used for recreational purposes like fishing
derbies. You have the dog park, which
lends itself to people walking to the corner for something. There are also a series of open space trails
being considered, all of which are positive to looking at this area and guiding
new development the way we want to see it grow. She prefers our community be proactive vs reactive.
Foods/Wegman type of retail activities that may be something we want to
encourage discussed. Although we can
encourage certain type of retail uses, and can develop site plan controls that
has those outside café type of amenities we would like to see developed, applicants
still have the right to seek Board of Adjustment approvals on a site.
ensued about creation of a committee to investigate some of these zoning study
areas comprised of members from Board of Adjustment, Planning Board, Citizen
groups and EDC.
Mr. Lewis
indicated that there are a lot of business items at the Planning Board, noting
that the Planning Board has been very receptive in moving some of these larger
businesses through the development process, mentioning Winebo as a prime
example. If the EDC has ideas on uses,
they should send them to the Planning Board.
The Planning Board welcomes the input.
Ms. Nielson indicated similar sentiments, also noting concerns about
having to have additional Planning Board meetings in order to get thru the many
planning projects at the board level.
She noted we have a new planner and this took several months for
transition, but it is hoped we can start getting thru the items we have had
County Traffic Report released @ Township Committee on 3-27-07
This meeting was held, and responds
to traffic concerns along Changebridge and Rt. 202. Deborah Nielson elaborated on some of the work that will be done
along Rt. 202. A summary prepared by
Frank Bastone, Administrator of this study was in the member's package.
Update on Highlands
Linda White indicated that a subcommittee of the Planning Board
consisting of Art Daughtry, Deborah Nielson, Larry Hines, Ladis Karkowsky and
herself reviewed the Highlands mapping of our community, updating it to reflect
the inconsistencies of the overlay mapping.
The Planning Board engineer is updating this map, which will be sent to
the Highlands. Mrs. White referenced
the population mapping displayed in the room which reflected all of the
existing developments, noting that the revised mapping takes into consideration
all of the areas already developed with industrial buildings, site plans and
housing, and also takes into consideration study areas already funded with
grants by the State. This map will be
submitted to the Highlands in next few weeks.
Mr. Cifaretto noted that Linda White also copied the Morris County
Planning Board's response to the Highlands plan, which is extension. This report should be reviewed by EDC and
are in their packages.
Restricted Email Discussions
Mr. Cifaretto indicated
that the EDC members have to remember that they cannot carry on a dialogue thru
emails since they are public records.
Names and specifics should not be used, nor should a certain activity be
encouraged or discouraged.
Agenda Schedules from Other Boards
Linda White indicated
that she has been sending agenda schedules and minutes from all of the various
boards and commissions she oversees.
The purpose of these transmittals are to keep the EDC members and others
abreast of what is pending, the subject on planning and zoning discussions, and
that if they see something at these levels, they should contact her so that
should EDC need to discuss, she can schedule accordingly. These are meant to connect all of the agencies
in the township so that there is a common thread. To not pay heed to them creates confusion when people ask 'when'
did this occur. Mr. Cifaretto
Round Table
Mr. Cain felt that the EDC was losing the concept of their goal: that the EDC was here to help locate and
find users for vacant buildings.
Mrs. White felt the Township should release a press release from
township on the positive things we have done lately, like Winebow, a Restaurant
Wine Distributor located on Maple; Dessert Factory, a wholesale restaurant
desserts approved on Changebridge Road, and Restaurant Depot is on Rt. 46. Gary Lewis voiced that these have been
positives in the township acknowledging the extensive amount of help the
Planning Board did give to these various businesses. Linda White will ask these companies for a press release and will
get these out to newspapers to get the positive highlighted about our
community's review process.
Adoption of EDC minutes of: 3-21-07 Eligible: Mr. Speciale, Mr. Cifaretto, Mr. Cain, Mr.
Vreeland, Ms. Soroko, Mr. Murphy, Ms. Horowitz
- adopted unanimously
Meeting adjourned unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Linda M. White
Absent with
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January 18, 2013
Is This The End Of The Line For Netflix?
Is this the end of the line for Netflix? I mean, one could just take a look to the left, right and left again to see that there is fierce competition on the rise that looks to have more to offer.
Granted, Netflix has been in its own lane for quite a while now… not to mention the competition hasn't been too, umm, competitive. This year things look to change though. With Sony and Intel throwing their hats into the ring, things can get a little dicey. The major benefit that these services from Intel and Sony bring to the table is the promise of brand new content. This content will be from all of your favorite shows or channels and will be available at the same time it broadcasts on cable television.
That very thought just screams bad news for Netflix. While these new services and features will be giving you the latest and greatest, Netflix will still be offering you the scraps of the past season of one of the shows that is on your "maybe list". Netflix hasn't had a great reputation for the latest and greatest, rather they do have the knack to offer the consumer the best show, but only after the season has completed.
Admittedly, I have love for Netflix. I wake up every morning and brush my teeth to it and then after that I end up racing through my queue and bask in the glory of all the old cartoons from my childhood (don't judge me). I'm sure many people do the same thing. Okay maybe not the whole 90's cartoon thing but maybe their favorite sitcoms from yester-year. Maybe Members out there select one of their favorite films from the past and have a nostalgia party with that as well. Who knows?
That's where the line ends. After the nostalgia of past TV shows or movies rubs off what else do you have?
Not much, if you were wondering.
The most recent offerings they have are the aforementioned previous seasons of great shows or blockbusters from a few summers ago. This pattern doesn't look to be changing anytime soon.
But what have they done to combat this?
The answer is exclusive and original programming. This is a good, if not great solution, considering their options. The only down side is that there isn't an abundance of these programs, but I'm sure that will change in due time. They could offer sci-fi shows, maybe a western epic or even original programming for the kiddies because everyone knows parents have to find one way to pacify the kids.
Hell, they could even create a soap opera that could grow to be your biggest guilty pleasure.
That's just my opinion on how the service can continue to stay relevant.
Another thing Netflix has done to stand out was inking a deal with the House of Mouse. That's right: Disney. In this deal with Disney, Netflix will have the rights to stream classic Disney films, more of the Marvel catalogue and even films from the Pixar vault. This can be huge on Netflix's end, since of course that portfolio of amazing studios will bump up consumer presence, but just think of the possibilities they now have since Disney has acquired the Lucasfilm programs as well.
If Star Wars and Indiana Jones can't save Netflix, then they must be in a real pickle.
Netflix looks to have some pretty rough competition on the horizon in the coming year. Bigger, better and faster; the competition is offering some pretty bold new features like all new content the day of premiere while Netflix is still offering blasts from the past. Will they be able to keep up or will they turn into a thing everyone forgot about like Friendster (remember that)?
But maybe that's the glory of Netflix; offering you the best programs that you already know and love for a great low price.
I believe that they have taken a step in the right direction with the original programming but only time will tell if they survive the oncoming bloodbath of companies fighting for your hard earned dollars.
Good luck Netflix, the sharks have now entered the water.


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Media Advisory 14-010 NSF-funded science and engineering research programs drive economic growth
Project directors from EPSCoR states to brief congressional audience
The girl in the image on the far right is a participant in Idaho EPSCoR's HOIST program.
Credit and Larger Version
April 30, 2014
Investing in basic research in science and engineering yields positive economic benefits for America and for the state or region that hosts each project. This is the underlying value of the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research, known as EPSCoR. NSF EPSCoR promotes strategic investments in science and engineering programs that build research and development capacity in 31 states and jurisdictions. EPSCoR projects enhance scientific discovery, strengthen research infrastructure and spur technological innovations that drive economic growth. These projects support NSF's strategic goal, seeking to ensure that the U.S. remains at the forefront of transformative research and development.
Media are invited to attend a briefing that will spotlight programs in four EPSCoR jurisdictions: Idaho, Arkansas, South Dakota and the Virgin Islands.
A diversity of research programs in these areas not only bolsters each region's economic health and vitality, but also builds capacity for research and development in the U.S.
Cora Marrett, Deputy Director, National Science Foundation
Paul L. Hill, Chancellor, West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission
Peter Goodwin, Project Director, Idaho EPSCoR
Gail McClure, Project Director, Arkansas EPSCoR
Henry Smith, Project Director, Virgin Islands EPSCoR
James A. Rice, Project Director, South Dakota EPSCoR
About the speakers:
Cora Marrett serves as deputy director of the National Science Foundation. She was confirmed in May 2011. She served as NSF's acting director twice, from June to October 2010, and from March 2013 to March 2014, and acting deputy director from January 2009 to January 2011. Prior to January 2009, Marrett was the assistant director for NSF's Directorate for Education and Human Resources.
Paul L. Hill has served as chancellor of the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission since May of 2012, prior to which he served as the system's interim chancellor and as vice chancellor for science and research. Hill has more than 25 years of experience in academic research, grant administration and public policy development and has held CEO positions in state, federal and private organizations. As executive director of West Virginia EPSCoR, he helped design and manage a number of research initiatives with academic institutions including the West Virginia Research Trust Fund, known as "Bucks for Brains."
Peter Goodwin serves as the Idaho EPSCoR Project Director. He is the DeVlieg Professor of Civil Engineering and director of the Center for Ecohydraulics Research at the University of Idaho. His research involves systems approaches to ecological restoration of river, wetland and estuarine systems and creating simulation models for flood management, sediment management, geomorphic evolution and environmental management. He serves as scientific advisor for several government agencies related to river and wetland management, was lead scientist at the California Bay-Delta Science Program and past-chair of the Louisiana Coastal Area Science Board.
Gail McClure serves as the Arkansas EPSCoR Project Director. A public school chemistry/biology teacher and toxicologist and molecular epidemiologist by training, she spent many years in medical research managing clinical translational studies, most of which focused on cancer research and metabolic risk factors. McClure is the principal investigator of NSF's EPSCoR project, ASSET Initiative (Advancing and Supporting Science, Engineering and Technology), an Arkansas-wide interdisciplinary research program involving seven universities that target innovative solar cell technologies, energy grid research and plant biotechnology research.
James A. Rice serves as the South Dakota EPSCoR Project Director. He also serves as professor and head of the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at South Dakota State University. In these roles, he has been project director and principal investigator on national competitive research grants totaling more than $47 million in research interests such as solid-state nuclear magnetic resonance, small-angle scattering and the application of these techniques in environmental chemistry and geochemistry.
Henry H. Smith serves as the Virgin Islands EPSCoR Project Director and director of the Virgin Islands Water Resources Research Institute at the University of the Virgin Islands (UVI). He has served as senior water resources planner for the U. S. Virgin Islands, director of the International Center for Water Resources Management at Central State University in Ohio, and in several capacities at UVI including vice provost for research and public service, interim provost and interim vice president for institutional advancement.
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text: We've just added a new feature story of sorts — this one a collection of photos taken in Hoi An, Vietnam. Think of it as a "photo short story" rather than a photo essay. This coincides with our newly updated Hoi An coverage which is all online except for the map (which will be updated shortly). You can read (or rather look at) the Hoi An photo piece here and you can read our updated coverage of Hoi An here.


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Swiss Family Robinson (1940)
Swiss Family Robinson (1940)
I haven't actually seen this entire movie. My family just watched Walt Disney's 1960 version on DVD which contains 20 minutes of excerpts from this film. According to imdb.com Disney bought the rights and all known copies (from RKO) of this original to prevent comparisons with his remake. So what I've attempted to summarize what's on the Disney DVD below.
It was directed by Edward Ludwig and is based on the Johann David Wyss novel. Co-producers C. Graham Baker and Gene Towne worked with Walter Ferris on the screenplay to produce a B&W film much different than one's which were to follow it. It stars Thomas Mitchell and Edna Best as the parents of four (not three) boys: the teenage boys Ernest & Fritz played by Terry Kilburn & Tim Holt respectively are joined by Jack (Freddie Bartholomew) and infant Francis (Bobbie Quillan actually a two year old girl). Age-wise the boys ranking from oldest to youngest is Fritz Jack Ernest and then (big gap to) Francis.
Instead of beginning with the shipwreck during the credits this film opens with Mitchell in an office filling out paperwork to request permission to leave & narration from an uncredited Orson Welles who gives more background about the turmoil (due to the Napoleonic wars) in Europe – the reasons why the Robinsons left for Australia (in lieu of New Guinea) in the first place. The shipwreck is shown which combined with the film's other special effects earned the film an Oscar nomination in the category. The floating of the animals in and around a raft complete with half barrels in which to sit is next with Mitchell giving thanks to God (in lieu of silent prayer) once the family is safely ashore.
Quite a bit more detail is shown as to how the Robinsons constructed their magnificent treehouse. The time they took to complete it was longer and their temporary "tent(s) made from the ship's sails" furnishings are more realistic than in the remake. The captain's quarters from the rear of the ship are hosted using the two donkeys that were evidently on the ship (in lieu of the elephant found on the island). It is shown how the family made candles and constructed other necessities (e.g. clothes) again much more so than in the remake during which these details were glossed over and the treehouse materialized in no time including the intricacies required for its operation.
Mitchell's characterization of the patriarch appears similar if more religious than John Mills's – a man whose idea this adventure was that sees the opportunity as being good for his family especially for his boys' maturation. Edna Best plays the mother a bit more hysterically than Dorothy McGuire did; she's not happy about the decision nor their situation and has a lot more to say about it (whereas McGuire's character is more limited to facial expressions than vocalizations). Of course Best has a crying helpless infant boy to worry about a character that doesn't exist in the Disney film. The boys are perfectly cast: you can't do much better than Holt (this film is one of almost two dozen he made between Gold Is Where You Find It (1938) and before The Magnificent Ambersons (1942)) Bartholomew (looking all grown up three years after Captains Courageous (1937)) and Kilburn (coming off Goodbye Mr. Chips (1939) the year before). Of course James MacArthur as Fritz and Tommy Kirk as Ernst are great in the Disney film as well.
It is Ernest not Francis (an infant in this one but was played by the rambunctious Kevin Corcoran in the remake) who is the wild adventurous one which causes him to receive a near fatal spider bite in this original. This is yet more fodder for Mother to lament their fate and rail at Father who prays to God for his son's (inevitable) survival. In the end though Mother wants to stay on the island whereas it's the older boys Fritz & Jack who must leave it (on the ship which discovers them) to get a suitable education. The reason this film is more than 30 minutes shorter than the Disney film made 20 years later despite the fact that it includes the beginning sequence & more treehouse building detail is the fact that there is no side-plot with pirates (led by Sessue Hayakawa) nor Captain Moreland (Cecil Parker) and his granddaughter (Janet Munro).


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American Idol: Randy Jackson Says The Girls Need To Step Up Tonight!
May 18, 2011 09:00 AM by Lisa Princ
FOX's American Idol returns tonight as the top three will take the stage for three song performances each and Randy Jackson is making it known that the girls need to step up their game in order to compete with Scotty McCreery! Keep reading for more details!
American Idol's top three return tonight with three performances each including the judges' choice. In an interview with MTV, Randy Jackson said that the girls need to step up their game if they want to beat Scotty McCreery. Randy said "This has to be their best performances of their time on 'Idol'. It has to be the best song choices and they have judges' pick this week, so we pick one but, also, they gotta slay it, dude, out of the park."
However, we all know that it really has nothing to do with how well they perform as proven last week, but I can't help but wonder if Randy himself is rooting for Scotty to take the win. Earlier this season Randy did say he was looking for a fight to the finish and he had mentioned it would be if the two contenders he thought would be in the finale made it. I don't think is going to get much of a fight now since one of the best performers is gone, but that is just my opinion.
Who do you want to see in the finale next week? Comment and share your thoughts with us and then be sure to tune in tonight to see the top three take the stage to battle it out for a shot at the finale on American Idol on FOX!
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22 Responses to "American Idol: Randy Jackson Says The Girls Need To Step Up Tonight!"
stella Says:
May 18th, 2011 at 9:32 am
James is gone – no need to watch anymore. If the judges had done their jobs none of the final three would be the final three – DONE WITH IDOL.
robert Says:
May 18th, 2011 at 11:27 am
The girls need to step up their game, as if Scotty has ? I haven't any respect for Randy, and all the other two judges have done is promote their own agenda. I think Nygel should take a close look at the voting process, and as a judge himself, take these three aside and give them their walking papers. The first thing I would tell them this is american Idol not country Idol, all those who turned country, like Carrie, didn't start singing country, if you could'nt carry a tune in a bucket, you could still make it in country.
Linda Says:
May 18th, 2011 at 11:53 am
It should be Scotty and Lauren next week.
Ross Says:
May 18th, 2011 at 12:14 pm
In my opinion Haley is and always was the best pure singer and artful performer this season; her musicality is amazing and in every one of her performances she immersed herself deeply into each song and rode with it to the end.
Simply stated, she is amazing.
Ross Says:
May 18th, 2011 at 12:16 pm
It will be Haley and Scotty next week; Haley is amazing.
tom Says:
May 18th, 2011 at 1:23 pm
It is going to come down to the two with the least amount of talent – Lauren & Scotty. Any bettors? Should have been Haley and James. Take a look at the last three winners. They together couldn't fill our high school auditorium.
mae Says:
May 18th, 2011 at 1:50 pm
Scotty will win it all!
RHONDA Says:
May 18th, 2011 at 1:59 pm
Please, has to be Lauren and Scotty. Can't listen to Haley's voice. Even her best performance was poor to me. She has to much base, nasal and growl.
Kimra Says:
May 18th, 2011 at 2:45 pm
James is gone. No talent left and no reason for me to watch. I could care less who "wins". To me the American Idol was voted off last week!
Kimra Says:
May 18th, 2011 at 2:48 pm
No need for me to watch either. The REAL American Idol was voted off last week. I won't watch anymore until the vote is left up to the JUDGES in the future. James will go on a a great career.
Page Mckinney Says:
May 18th, 2011 at 3:05 pm
Since James went home i am very dissapointed! Out of the girls i thought Pia was best but i am only 1 voter…..
Stonny mama Says:
May 18th, 2011 at 3:09 pm
I Think We should send the Judges home! They did a terrible job. We can all agree that the judges have not been consistent with their criticism. No matter who we like, the Judges are the ones that are not doing their jobs. Lets be honest! thats your job! Jennifer is the worst. If it were up to her Stafano would of won. And for Randy to single out Haley last week was wrong. Who was more pitchy? James or Haley
Who picked a bad song??? ahh did you hear Laurens second song.
David Nano Says:
May 18th, 2011 at 3:09 pm
I think coming out of Randy's mouth he means Haley really need to step it up…. Trust me the girls have stepped it up big time and I think Randy and Jenifer still have a mean sreak in them because Haley must have just beaten out Pia and they are holding it against her…. Go figure.. I don't know but she is the poster child for the American Dream… I don't care how much they dump on her she keeps hanging on and coming back better and better, I think thats what America Loves most about Haley at this point and time. What really matters most of all is that this is just one stop on her road to making it big and she owes it all to hard work and American Idol fans votes because if it were up to Randy and Jenifer she would have been gone a long time ago. I can't wait to get her CD when they hit the market. Go Haley! Shout out to Steven..way to be an Honest judge.
d Says:
May 18th, 2011 at 3:48 pm
To be honest, I was shocked when James was voted off – Randy has NO clue – he should be honest and tell Scottie "HE" needs to "step up his game" – Hailey and Lauren are much better singers and have a far wider range than he does –
Haley and Lauren deserve their chance in the final – much more than a "one trick pony"…
Mary Says:
May 18th, 2011 at 4:22 pm
Scotty and Lauren will be in the finale. Sorry, I seen a side of James I really liked, I did vote for James, Scotty and Lauren last week, guess people thought James would be safe. Don't ever assume your favorite will be safe. Both Scotty and Lauren are true to themselves and have been able to accept criticism not like Haley.
Alyssa Says:
May 18th, 2011 at 4:26 pm
It should be Scotty & Lauren next week!!! And Scotty will take the WIN!!!
JoAnne Says:
May 18th, 2011 at 4:50 pm
It should be Haley and Lauren or Scotty next week.
Haley is just an exciting singer and performer. She gives 110% every week. Her enthusiasm is contagious. And her voice is unique and sexy. BTW, what has Scotty done to step us his game?
Barb Says:
May 18th, 2011 at 5:21 pm
Hopefully, Haley will be in the finals next week. If it is between the country kiddos, this household is done. I agree with Robert, this is NOT American Country Idol!!
And yesss…after last weeks vote booting James, I too think the voting process needs a hard look and a revamp!
Haley is an amazing talent! She is the whole package and has the maturity to handle herself well, unlike little Miss Lauren. Scottie is just not as talented as James,Casey, or Stefano. The only thing he and Lauren can sing is….you got it…country!
jan Says:
May 18th, 2011 at 5:37 pm
scotty and lauren, i chose them from the auditions . they are the best
Shelley Says:
May 18th, 2011 at 7:39 pm
I really want Haley to be in the final, not a real country fan. But I have no doubt it will be the cowboy and homecoming queen. The judges have done everything they could to get these two in the final.
Tina Says:
May 18th, 2011 at 7:51 pm
It's a no brainer that Scotty will have a recording contract weather he wins Idol or not. I think Lauren should win. Haley is good but she has a cocky attitude and it doesn't do her any justice. She doesn't have the right attitude for rejection and it shows, so therefore she'll have a hard time in the real music world because of that. Lauren is a doll and her voice is amazing. She is a natural all the way around.
caroline Says:
May 18th, 2011 at 8:47 pm
I really love and the best song of the night is Haley and Lauren and i am so proud of the the two laddies. I really want Lauren and Haley to fight over to win it but that is not true i love both of them and best singers ever.


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Movies | Director Paul Greengrass brings a grittiness that serves as a nice contrast to overproduced action extravaganzas of recent years
The Bourne Supremacy (rated PG-13 for violence and intense action, and for brief language) is the sequel to 2002's surprisingly successful The Bourne Identity. Both are based on Robert Ludlum's novels, filmed once before as a television mini-series in 1988. Protagonist Jason Bourne (Matt Damon, giving a beautifully controlled performance) is a highly trained ex-CIA special agent (and possible assassin) suffering from amnesia after a botched job. The first film had Bourne on the run from a host of people who'd like him dead as he tries to figure out who he is and why he's being pursued.
In Supremacy, Bourne is more proactive. He comes out of hiding to face his enemy-which may or may not be the CIA itself-hoping to once and for all drop off "the grid." Several key characters are back from the first film, including the excellent Brian Cox as a CIA boss of questionable intent. New to this venture is the equally adept Joan Allen, playing a relentless but sharply intelligent agent in charge of tracking Bourne.
Director Paul Greengrass (Bloody Sunday), taking over for Doug Liman, brings a grittiness to Supremacy that serves as a nice contrast to overproduced action extravaganzas of recent years (picture almost anything staring Vin Diesel or Nicholas Cage). The handheld camera work and frenetic editing are sometimes over the top, but on the whole serve the film well-culminating in one of the most incredible car chases ever filmed, a demolition-derby ride through Moscow. Supremacy also nicely balances the action with a few moments of introspection that illuminate Bourne's moral awakening. In one scene, after dispatching another agent in self-defense, Bourne lingers briefly next to the body. The wordless pause is just long enough to communicate Bourne's mental state-an acknowledgment of his startling ability to take another human's life-without becoming melodramatic.
It's also more than refreshing to discover a film aimed at adults that doesn't include an overabundance of foul language or any sex scenes. Even the violence is rarely graphic.
The Bourne Supremacy remains an action thriller-there's not a lot going on beneath the surface. But action-movie superlatives-taut, thrilling, gripping, exhilarating, and so forth-are overused and rarely deserved. The Bourne Supremacy, however, earns its right to them.


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October 23, 2010 01:30 PM by Sarah_Monson
Can't we all just get along? Not if you live in the fabulously wealthy zip code of 90210. The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills stars (and Paris Hilton's aunties) Kim and Kyle Richards have been highly entertaining to us with their nonstop arguing in every episode of the new show thus far. But now that it's all said and done, the sisters revealed that the tension between the two of them was only worsened by filming the Bravo reality show.
It's clear that The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills sisters Kim and Kyle are night and day, and not just in hair color. They fight all the time. It's mostly started by Kim, the insecure single mom. To which Kyle, the personable happily married one, steps in to calm her big sister down.
"We're very different and we clash sometimes," Kyle told PEOPLE at the Housewives' premiere party in LA.
"Being in front of the cameras brings out things that you don't really expect."
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I am about to put a lift on my '83 CJ7, since I have never bought a new lift (always robbed off of other cj's), I wondered if you guys could give me your opinions... I want 4"-6", cheeper but not junkie. What is the best brand/type to go with for the price...Thanks!
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Buy new shackles (not included in most kits) with whatever kit you buy. I have 4wd kit and swear by it. I don't work here either. I would also replace your spring plates all the way around as many have a "slight bend" the shock mounts from abuse. When you get new spring plates, get the kind with ubolt protection (a skid plate welded to the bottom) for the fronts at least, and get the two bolt versions so you can add a stablilzer bar later (if you don't have one). If your budgeting....don't forget the stuff you have to fix because of the stuff you changed. Like bump stops, bushings, stabilizer extensions, alignment (to center your wheel from the change in angle), pinion seals, driveshafts etc. But you know all that, I saw your other post
Being as you are on a 4wd.com site, I would say 4wd.com. I have their 2.5 inch lift and I think it's great. I think you will probably get a bunch of different answers here since lots of people have lot's of opinions. It made a world of difference in the ride of my 75.
i just put on a procomp 4 inch yj kit on my cj-7, i am happy with it so far but would have to try out all the rest to see what is the best, my kit was complete and will try out another in next year or so,depends on how long it lasts,my friend had this same kit and pounded the heck out of it and it lasted only 1year... i mean he realy rode that suspention to death. mine will probly last about two years as i am not looking to kill my jeep just yet.
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I have the 4wd 4" lift, It rides really good now. Takes a couple wheeling trips and some road driving to break in, but after that it is great. I say you cant beat it for the price and the completness of the kit.
I would definately by new greasable shackles, and longer brake lines.
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'85 CJ-7, 35" BFG M/T's, 4" Pro Comp lift, RS5000's, s/b disconnects, Mule Cinch Off-Road bumpers, tire carrier & trail rack, Optima, T-Max EW9000, EZ locker in front, Trac-Lock and 1pc axles in rear, D300, T-5 and tired 258.
If you are wanting to go taller than 4", you might think about a spring over using YJ leafs. You'll have to have perches welded on the top, and the usual stuff to replace when going higher; shackles, U-bolts, shocks, brake lines, pittman arm, and possibly modify your steering set up. The upside is that if you can do it yourself, you can probably find some used springs for cheap or free and not have a bunch of money (+-$300) in the completed project. It will be MUCH more labor intensive than a standard 4" spring under, though. Good luck.
Look up spring over. In the long run, it's not cheaper or easier than spring under. There are a lot of parts to buy and a lot of fabrication to do. I have just done a spring under and the hardest part was getting the U bolts off. Grinder fixed that problem.
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84 CJ-7: 4" BDS lift, 1" Daystar BL, 35" X-Terrains, Warn 8274, MC 2100 & GM HEI, 92 YJ tub, flush mount lights and an empty wallet.
If you are wanting to go taller than 4", you might think about a spring over using YJ leafs. You'll have to have perches welded on the top, and the usual stuff to replace when going higher; shackles, U-bolts, shocks, brake lines, pittman arm, and possibly modify your steering set up. The upside is that if you can do it yourself, you can probably find some used springs for cheap or free and not have a bunch of money (+-$300) in the completed project. It will be MUCH more labor intensive than a standard 4" spring under, though. Good luck.
I don't have an SOA (but have looked into them several times) and I know there are guys on here with waaaay more info on the subject than I have. In doing a SOA properly, which includes hy steer in my opinion, it is not necessary to replace the pitman arm and the shackles are fine at stock length provided they are not worn out.
As for the cost, again if done right in my mind, it will exceed $300. Good stainless brake line kits aren't cheap and neither are shocks. Don't forget about lengthening driveshafts and if you are going huge on tires its a good idea to upgrade the brakes. IMHO SOA lifts should be done either by a competent shop or by someone with a realistic timeline of what is involved in this sort of upgrade and the knowledge / fabrication skills to undertake such a project. An SOA is not something you wwant to nickel and dime on.
Again, not trying to rag on anyone, just want to make sure the dawg can make an informed decision.
And for what its worth, I run a 4" BDS lift (same springs as the 4wdh kit) and I love it.
Cheers and have fun with it while you can.....it turns to frustration soon!!!
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Long live the south, South Dakota that is
so there i was handcuffed to the bed, with no way to reach my coffee
RE sells a good cj lift the 4.5 will give you around 5-6 inch's of lift and it will also give you the wide yj springs and comes with everything you need to get it done, brake lines, sway bar discos
yes there are cheaper lifts, and RE looks expensive up front but it well worth it because of what you get,
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86 CJ7 RE4.5lift OBA TSL33SuperSwampers 2400watt power inverter Winch woody CV driveshaft and building
Another lift thread http://188.8.131.52/forums/showthread.php?t=735435
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Myrtle, '77 CJ7, 304, T150. Bringin' her back one piece at a time.
"Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it."
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Like stated before....if you have a welder and some fab skills a Spring Over is the way to go. I went SOA last year and I wish I had done it years ago! I used stock CJ rear springs (front and back). The ride is great both on and off road. Of course you can slap on a 4" lift "kit" on in a couple hours. Fabing a SOA takes just a little longer.
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My baby's back! '83 CJ-7 Limited - 6cyl, auto, 4" lift, 33 x 12.50 BFG AT's
Thanks for all the input everybody. I wanted to go SOA but have heard alot of negatives. I dont think I would have any problems doing it (been welding and working on trucks for years), just wasn't sure if it is the safest way to go. Once again thanks for the opinions.
Now why is that leaking?
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Originally posted by SD BoyRE sells a good cj lift the 4.5 will give you around 5-6 inch's of lift and it will also give you the wide yj springs and comes with everything you need to get it done, brake lines, sway bar discos
yes there are cheaper lifts, and RE looks expensive up front but it well worth it because of what you get,
I've had my 4.5" RE kit for almost a year now. I like it more and more every day. And the kit is ALMOST a complete kit. You only have to buy new shocks. I went with the RE monotube shocks and I like them too.
The perks to the RE kit is that you do get more than the "advertised" lift. I got nearly 7" of lift from mine from where my jeep was (mostly due to how worn out my old original suspension was). It has only settled about an inch from that though. Also, the kit comes with shims for the rear axle, swaybar disconnects, transfer case lowering kit, stainless brake lines, new greasable shackles, drop pitman arm, and you get the wider front leaf springs. (Most other kits require you to buy something extra.) Like I said, you only need to add your own longer shocks. The kit came with good instructions (although it would not be hard to do without instructions if you have even limited mechanical ability). With good air tools, I think the entire kit can be installed in less than 5 or 6 hours by yourself. With help... probably less time. It took me two afternnons to do mine. But I was in no huge hurry.
The RE kit is not the cheapest you can find... but I would bet it was one of the best. I have yet to see or hear anyone unhappy with their RE kit.
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Coal mining's future examined
Last week, a public hearing was held in western Pennsylvania on issues relating to the coal mining industry. Specifically, members of the state House Majority Policy Committee examined recent layoffs and the negative impact of federal environmental regulations on future job growth. They heard from labor leaders and representatives from various organizations related to the energy industry, who all expressed concern over what might lie ahead for coal in the Commonwealth if current conditions continue.
Witnesses testified that coal has a long history in Pennsylvania, and it needs to remain a leading source of energy for the nation. Nearly 50 percent of the state's power grid is supplied by the coal mining industry, which has created more than 40,000 good-paying jobs. But 225 of those jobs were lost this summer when PBS Coals closed five mines in Somerset County. Another 60 employees will be let go this month when First Energy Corporation shuts down a power plant in Armstrong County as part of its plan to comply with new federal environmental rules. One lawmaker noted that such a closure does not only impact the plant workers, but it also results in job losses in other related industries.
A consultant with the American Coalition for Clean Coal Electricity testified about the potential job losses and the billions of dollars it will take to comply with the federal Environmental Protection Agency's Mercury and Air Toxics Standards Rule. He predicted it will lead to more than 10,000 mining-related layoffs in Pennsylvania and result in higher energy costs for families and businesses. He told committee members that increased energy costs should be of particular concern to policymakers in an era of declining incomes and persistent high unemployment.
Unfortunately, state lawmakers are limited in their ability to directly influence federal environmental regulations. But those lawmakers at the hearing made assurances that the testifiers' concerns were understood and that they would look seek to increase awareness in Washington, D.C. on the negative impact the new federal environmental standards are having in Pennsylvania's coal fields.
Our hope is that coal will continue to be a job creator in Pennsylvania and a low-costing, clean energy source. But we must be sure to balance our economic needs with our environmental responsibilities. The hearing underscored the need for change before more mining jobs disappear because of federal regulations that some consider to be excessive and overzealous.
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C'bean nations' oil debt to Venezuela increasing under PetroCaribe agreement
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Although shipments of crude oil and petroleum byproducts to Caribbean nations from Venezuela declined four percent last year, from 224,000 barrels per day (bpd) in 2009 to 215,000 bpd in 2010, the financed portion of 170,000 bpd under the PetroCaribe agreement amounts to US$4.96 billion on account annually, according to Venezuelan reports.
The financed amount increased 20 percent as a result of higher oil prices.
Sales of petroleum byproducts to the Caribbean increased 102 percent (from 36,000 to 73,000 bpd), while sales of crude oil fell 24 percent (from 188,000 bpd in 2009 to 142,000 bpd in 2010).
Shipment of oil within the framework of Petrocaribe and the Caribbean Energy Agreement includes long-term financing of up to 25 years.
Overall, in 2010, state-run oil holding Petróleos de Venezuela (Pdvsa) not only recorded a 1.4 percent drop in its output, according to the numbers provided by the oil company, but also weaker exports, including destinations such as Central America and the Caribbean.
In 2010, Venezuelan exports of crude oil and byproducts reached 2.41 million barrels per day (bpd), a downsizing of 267,000 bpd or 10 percent versus 2.68 million barrels sold overseas in 2009.
Pdvsa explained that sagging exports resulted from "fewer hydrocarbons available for sale, due to operating and seasonal conditions and raising consumption in the domestic market."
Shipments to Guatemala and Nicaragua, the only countries in Central America that received Venezuelan hydrocarbons, shrank 12 percent or 22,000 bpd of crude oil and byproducts in 2010. In the case of Nicaragua, shipments of crude oil slipped back from 16,000 to 15,000 barrels of oil, but the sale of byproducts jumped from 2,000 to 5,000 bpd.
At the same time, in 2010, North America got 7 percent less crude oil and byproducts than in 2009, sliding 1.35 to 1.26 million barrels from 2009 levels.
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DENTON (11/12/05)The Mean Green captured its first dual meet victory of the season on Saturday, Nov. 12 when it hosted Centenary and SMU at the UNT Student Recreation Center in Denton.
The North Texas and Centenary women's teams competed, while the Centenary and SMU men faced-off in their own competition. This meet marked the first time North Texas has hosted a men's competition. The Mustangs defeated Centenary, 105-66.
The Mean Green gave a well-rounded performance in every event as many members of the team posted top finishing times.
Sophomore Bonnie Garcia-Meitin helped lead the Mean Green by capturing first place finishes in both of her individual events. She won the 200 Backstroke with the time 2:07.36 finishing 11 seconds in front of the competition. In the 200 Freestyle, Garcia-Meitin grabbed top place honors with the time 1:56.83. Garcia-Meitin, along with juniors Gwen Rourke and Ashley Walker, and freshman Alesha Oleson, were members of the 200 Medley relay finishing first with the fifth fastest time in school history at 1:52.51.
Rourke also contributed to the Mean Green victory in her individual events. She captured first in the 200 Breaststroke at 2:28.25, and third in the 200 Freestyle with 2:3.67.
Junior Devon Dlouhy had the meet of her career at North Texas against Centenary. Dlouhy captured first in both the 50 (25.40) and 100 (55.15) Freestyle.
Sophomore Christina Hammervold, who transferred to North Texas from Syracuse University last season, also gave a winning performance for the Mean Green. Hammervold finished first in both of her events including the 200 IM (2:18.85) and 500 Freestyle (5:24.54). Junior Jaime Hosner finished one second behind Hammervold in the 500 Freestyle at 5:25.98 and posted a time of 11:05.00 in the 1000 Freestyle for first place.
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The Division 4 No. 1-ranked Hudson High School wrestling team rolled to a 73-3 victory over Reading in the Division 4 team district finals on Thursday night. The win marked the sixth straight district title for the Tigers. The district tournament was changed into a district dual after two other teams dropped out.


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YouTube electro sensation Pogo remixes some of Disney's classic movies by sampling sounds from the film and stringing them together to create his own trip-hop/blip-happy music. The artist was a producer for the Mickey Mouse giant, which caused him some legal issues in the past. Thankfully his contract is over and he's able to share his work with us once more. Most of it, anyway.
Pogo's 'Pirates of the Caribbean' remix, 'Swashbuckle,' is being kept in the dark for reasons the musician recently wrote about on his blog:
"Folks, I long to release my 'Pirates Of The Caribbean' mix on YouTube. I think it's one of my best mixes yet, and it's agonizing to imagine it rotting away in some filing cabinet instead of taking its rightful place in my body of work. All I've been told is that the producers at Jerry Bruckheimer Films want nothing to do with it. Whether that means they're displeased or they're just waiting for the right time is impossible for me to say. The sad reality is, 'Swashbuckle' was contracted work. I'd literally have to start saving the money that Disney would sue me before making the decision to upload it. But who knows? It might just come to that. My music is my mark in this world. If I have to pay to watch it entertain millions of people, then so be it."
Last year he spoke out about a similar situation concerning his track 'Bangarang,' which features samples from Spielberg's 'Hook.,' when Sony forced him to tear the video down. Fans protested and the artist was victorious, but clearly exasperated by the situation: "My work serves as free viral marketing to the organisations that own the films I sample from. It's high time the music industry pulls its head out of its ass, and realises that today's remix culture is an asset, not a liability ... ."
While Pogo may continue to contend with movie giants, we'll try to relax for now and enjoy some of our favorite tracks ('Toyz Noize' is dedicated to Weinberg!) -- including his latest, the 'Snow White' inspired, 'Wishery' -- posted below. You can find more of his work on Last.fm or his website.
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Just days after her issues with co-star Charlie Sheen were made public, Selma Blair has officially been fired from "Anger Management."
Lionsgate TV released a statement on Tuesday (June 18) delivering the news: "We are confirming that Selma Blair will not be returning to Anger Management and we wish her the very best."
Just two years after his trouble with "Two and a Half Men" Charlie Sheen has recently ruffled the feathers of his "Anger Management" costar, Selma Blair.
In the FX series, the "Cruel Intentions" star plays his therapist, Dr. Kate Wales, but her future on the show is currently in jeopardy.
He's always ready with a biting retort, and Charlie Sheen ripped Farrah Abraham a new one after he found out she shared their private correspondence with press.
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In a series of texts obtained by TMZ, the "Teen Mom" star lays out the groundwork and eagerly looks for a chance to get together with the former "Two and a Half Men" star.
Just in time for the upcoming release of his latest film, Charlie Sheen will use his birth name in the credits for "Machete Kills" according to a report Saturday (may 25) by US Weekly.
Born Carlos Estevez, the "Anger Management" actor has never used his given moniker in any film credit, and has been using Charlie since the age of four to avoid confusion with an uncle.
Details about Brooke Mueller's struggles with drug abuse reveal that she's had a harder time than most even suspected.
According to a RadarOnline source, the ex-wife of Charlie Sheen went to rehab twice while pregnant with twins Bob and Max.
Though their divorce was as publicized as their marriage Denise Richards has stepped up to care for ex-husband Charlie Sheen's twin boys with Brooke Mueller.
On Thursday (May 2), Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services officials removed the 4-year-old kids from Brooke's home and the "Wild Things" star was granted emergency custody.
He's really proficient at bedding babes and making babies, and now Charlie Sheen's crazy life is getting even more nuts.
The former "Two and a Half Men" star's 4-year-old twin boys from his marriage with Brooke Mueller have been taken by Children and Family Services and placed with another Sheen ex-wife, Denise Richards.
He's always had a lovable, albeit crazy, disposition, and Charlie Sheen would love to become buddies with teen pop singer Justin Bieber.
During his interview on "Conan" last night (April 11) the former "Two and a Half Men" stud took a break from promoting his new flick "Scary Movie 5" to chat about the "Never Say Never" hitmaker.
Stepping out to show off their latest work, Lindsay Lohan and Charlie Sheen arrived at the Hollywood premiere of "Scary Movie 5" on Thursday (April 11).
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Help my son won't feed himself!
My son is 10 months old and should be self-feeding with finger foods. He will not put the food up to his mouth. I put the food on his highchair tray and he plays with it. Is it my fault that I always help give him his food? I always put it to his mouth. And when I try to let him practice I lose my patience and end up feeding him the pureed food he will eat so easily. He does eat bits and pieces of food that I eat but I always put it in his mouth. Oh what do I do!
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Every baby moves at his or her own pace. I wouldn't force the finger foods if he's not ready because you don't want him to choke if he's not sure what to do with it. As long as he's getting solids, just watch for queues for when he's ready for finger foods(like picking stuff off the floor and trying to put it in his mouth). My oldest was ahead of the game on just about everything except talking; my middle was average; and my youngest is very laid back. He's 9 monthes and just learned how to sit without help not long ago. It's just his personality. In fact, I joke, but that is how he came in to the world. When I went into labor, he swam as far up as he could, didn't want go anywhere near the birth canal..lolposted 01/15/2010 by SaphireMoon
my cousin had this issue with her baby and it was just that the little girl was plain stubborn. She took one weekend and didn't feed her but just let the food sit in front of her. after one meal of crying and being angry b/c mom wasn't feeding her she finally got the hint and started doing it herself. I think she about 11 months. She was just a stubborn little kid!posted 01/05/2010 by KCMOM2L
My son is 10 mos old and just started showing interest in playing with his food, nothing wrong with letting our kids explore on their own terms. I feel we just get frustrated as parents and dont achieve much either way if try to force things anyway. So way better is just to relax and enjoy their steps while keeping them safe. Best, Rossyposted 11/02/2009 by RoJe
Our baby is 8 months old and has been feeding himself finger food for the past few weeks to a month. Before that he would grab it into his hand and try to shove his hand and food into his mouth.. He likes our food instead of the baby food now so we give him pieces of chicken, pork, mashed potatoes, couscous, and more.. He eats just about anything he can get his hands on now..posted 10/04/2009 by brianb23
My son just turned one and his daycare will no longer feed him jarred baby food, insisting that he needs to start finger foods and feeding himself. This has been a challenge for us as our son likes to play with his food and throws it on the floor. What has helped is to limit the amount of milk he gets so when he is hungry enough he starts to put the food in his mouth. Pretty soon he gets the idea.posted 03/21/2008 by bmrgyrl
My Son starting self feeding at about 11months. Now hes 14months and he still plays with the food at times. I didnt really teach him to do it, he learned more my example. My advise is just show him how and let him make a mess. The more times he trys he'll finally get it. He knows how to put a toy in hes mouth, he'll soon learn to put food which tastes better. Dont stress about it, theres nothing worng. Take your time and just let him explore the food you give him.posted 01/14/2008 by kcosta0901
I hate to admit it, but boys are a little slower than girls when it comes to their month to month milestones. There is nothing wrong with him not truly knowing what to do with it. He will instinctively know how when it is time. I went through the same thing with my son. He is now 12 month old. During lunch time I would feed him as I normally would and then I would put a few toddler snacks in front of him. Let him do whatever he wants with them. He might get a few in his mouth and more on the floor but just let him practice. As snack time, I would sit with him with small cubes of cheese (or something else he loved)and let him pick them one at a time from my hand. Follow the same process at dinnertime after he's eaten his meal. Make sure you don't give him anything to big that he could choke on. By: Brookeposted 01/03/2008 by Spurgeon
My daugther is 10.5 months and she just now started "trying" to feed herself. 10 months old is still pretty early for you to worry. I just keep putting finger foods on her tray and letting her play with them. I pick the pieces up myself and say, "watch mommy eat" and then we clap together and I say, "your turn" and sometimes she tries and sometimes she doesn't. I know it is hard not to worry, but every baby develops at their own special rate. Before you know it, he will be feeding himself faster than you can get the food on the tray.posted 12/13/2007 by maddiecakes1
I was worried about my 11 month not wanting to feed himself until I saw all these other posts and saw it was a common problem. Maybe we are being too hard on ourselves. I have yet to see a healthy 3 year old not feed himself. All babies are different and maybe we just need be patient. I'll keep working on it, but he will get it eventually.posted 12/13/2007 by callie3070
my son isn't completly self feeding yet, but he does at snack time. i give him biter biscuits and fruit slices, that he can hold in his hand, and he does pretty good. maybe if he can't hold the tiny food with his little fingers, try something bigger until he gets the hang of it.posted 10/29/2007 by Rachel_May
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As the season winds down, we are going to be taking in-depth video looks at players who have a future with the Celtics past the 2013-14 season. First up: Rookie Kelly Olynyk.
Some leftover thoughts after the break…
1. Olynyk was difficult to assess statistically because many of his stats were deflated by his rough start to the season, but his improvements have been real since the All-Star break.
2. There have also been improvements on the defensive end, particularly in guarding driving bigs, but the sample size is small enough that I didn't include video.
3. For more on Olynyk, make sure to read Michael Pina's breakdown from Friday.
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