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Chilean director Pablo Larrain caps a trilogy of movies concerning the Pinochet dictatorship (under which he was born and broughtup) with a deceptively upbeat account of the 1988 plebiscite that effectively ended military rule and the role TV advertising campaign played in the campaign—it's a parable with an edge.
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I have created an iOS 4.0 app with a Settings bundle. I am using the InAppSettingsKit (http://www.inappsettingskit.com) which presents the settings in the app. This allows the user to modify those settings directly from within the app, without the need to go to the external iPhone Settings.app. As the settings are accessible from inside the app (and I am doing some custom styling to the in-app settings screen) I would like to stop the Settings bundle from appearing in the iPhone Settings.app. Is this possible?
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Page 35 of 193 CHAPTER IX - Michael, Brother of Jerry
The morning the _Makambo_ entered Sydney harbour, Captain Duncan had another try for Michael. The port doctor's launch was coming alongside, when he nodded up to Daughtry, who was passing along the deck:
"Steward, I'll give you twenty pounds."
"No, sir, thank you, sir," was Dag Daughtry's answer. "I couldn't bear to part with him."
"Twenty-five pounds, then. I can't go beyond that. Besides, there are plenty more Irish terriers in the world."
"That's what I'm thinkin', sir. An' I'll get one for you. Right here in Sydney. An' it won't cost you a penny, sir."
"But I want Killeny Boy," the captain persisted.
"An' so do I, which is the worst of it, sir. Besides, I got him first."
"Twenty-five sovereigns is a lot of money . . . for a dog," Captain Duncan said.
"An' Killeny Boy's a lot of dog . . . for the money," the steward retorted. "Why, sir, cuttin' out all sentiment, his tricks is worth more 'n that. Him not recognizing me when I don't want 'm to is worth fifty pounds of itself. An' there's his countin' an' his singin', an' all the rest of his tricks. Now, no matter how I got him, he didn't have them tricks. Them tricks are mine. I taught him them. He ain't the dog he was when he come on board. He's a whole lot of me now, an' sellin' him would be like sellin' a piece of myself."
"Thirty pounds," said the captain with finality.
"No, sir, thankin' you just the same, sir," was Daughtry's refusal.
And Captain Duncan was forced to turn away in order to greet the port doctor coming over the side.
Scarcely had the _Makambo_ passed quarantine, and while on her way up harbour to dock, when a trim man-of-war launch darted in to her side and a trim lieutenant mounted the _Makambo's_ boarding-ladder. His mission was quickly explained. The _Albatross_, British cruiser of the second class, of which he was fourth lieutenant, had called in at Tulagi with dispatches from the High Commissioner of the English South Seas. A scant twelve hours having intervened between her arrival and the _Makambo's_ departure, the Commissioner of the Solomons and Captain Kellar had been of the opinion that the missing dog had been carried away on the steamer. Knowing that the _Albatross_ would beat her to Sydney, the captain of the _Albatross_ had undertaken to look up the dog. Was the dog, an Irish terrier answering to the name of Michael, on board?
Captain Duncan truthfully admitted that it was, though he most unveraciously shielded Dag Daughtry by repeating his yarn of the dog coming on board of itself. How to return the dog to Captain Kellar?--was the next question; for the _Albatross_ was bound on to New Zealand. Captain Duncan settled the matter.
"The _Makambo_ will be back in Tulagi in eight weeks," he told the lieutenant, "and I'll undertake personally to deliver the dog to its owner. In the meantime we'll take good care of it. Our steward has sort of adopted it, so it will be in good hands."


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Robbery of Regents Bank Branch in Davie
|FBI Miami September 24, 2012
The FBI is releasing photographs from a bank robbery that took place today, September 24, 2012 at approximately 10:15 a.m. at the Regents Bank branch, 2205 South University Drive, Davie, Florida.
The robber entered the bank and demanded money from a bank employee. The amount of money taken will not be released at this time.
A photo of the bank robber is below.
The following are photos of what is believed to be the getaway vehicle.
If anyone has information as to the identity of this bank robber, they are urged to call the FBI at (305) 944-9101 or Crimestoppers.


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Platinum DC Challenges - Guides
I made this separate thread because formatting everything, and then coordinating in with the main page was a big hassle, so now my achievement guide links to this thread.
http://www.xbox360achievements.org/f...3/5+f4wdYj.jpgPlatinum Performance - 20:gsicon:
You earned all platinum medals in the DC Challenges
This is a list of all the DC Challenges, and each challenge is linked to a YouTube video of that challenge completed on Platinum, with tips and tricks on completing them easily. I recommend leaving the challenges for last when you have the most experience with the game, allowing you to pass many of them in only a few tries, without much frustration. All videos use default set-up, so you will not need to tune your car, although it may help in certain cases. Good Luck!
You can also visit THIS YouTube playlist that lists all DC Challenges in alphabetical order.
Season 1:
Drift Showcase 01
Drift Showcase 02 (Showcase Drifter)
Gymkhana Academy Tutorials 1-5
Season 2:
Smash Attack 01 (No-bot Wars)
Gymkhana Sprint 01 (Perfect Sprint)
Speedrun 01
Gymkhana Attack 01
Season 3:
Smash Attack 02
Gymkhana Sprint 02
Speedrun 02
Bobsleigh Challenge (Cool Running)
Season 4:
Gymkhana Sprint 03
Smash Attack 03
Gymkhana Sprint 04
Speedrun 03
Speedrun 04
World Tour:
Drift Showcase 03
Gymkhana Attack 02
Drift Showcase 04
Gymkhana Attack 03
Speedrun 05
Smash Attack 04
Assuming you get all platinum medals on the challenges, you will also get the following achievements:
http://www.xbox360achievements.org/f...3/5+f64N+W.jpgDC Challenger - 30:gsicon:
You have completed all of the DC Challenges
http://www.xbox360achievements.org/f...3/5+f7ACcF.jpgDC Silver - 10:gsicon:
You earned all silver medals in the DC Challenges
http://www.xbox360achievements.org/f...3/5+f5IS6w.jpgDC Gold - 10:gsicon:
You earned all gold medals in the DC Challenges
Thanks for the video guide for Dirt 3 but not sure I want to buy the xbox 360 version or not.I do have the PS3 version and not sure it will waste my money or not.
Excellent...thank you very much!
great help with the vids
Any comments are always appreciated, I haven't heard much from the x360a community in terms of these videos.
Anything you would change about them? (Maybe you'll see that change in future guides)
Thank you for any constructive criticism.
Thanks for the guides mate they were a great help. Some fantastic routes in the videos explained clearly and to the point, not sure i would have got all Platinums with out so once again Cheers :)
thanks for the guides
Finally got mine TODAY!!! Bobsled was the hardest for me!!
Thanks for the help here! :)
Great videos :)
Don't see how you could improve on them, made some of the challenges very easy. I did 4-5 first try after watching the video.
Thanks man.
This is impossible without being a no-lifer DiRT 3 player. Stupid achievements, I guess the developer had nothing to do so they put these stupid achievemetns.
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A Royal Affair
|Release Date: November 09, 2012
|Running Time: 137 mins.
|MPAA Rating: R
|Box Office: $1,545,726.00
|Genre: Drama, Foreign, Historical, Period, Romance
Mads Mikkelsen
Trine Dyrholm
David Dencik
Harriet Walter
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Summary:Based on actual events, in 1768, German doctor Johann Struensee accompanies King Christian VII of Denmark on a year-long tour of Europe. Queen Caroline is impressed by the doctor and falls in love with him. Slowly, Struensee gains more and more influence and starts implementing reforms, based on his humanistic value system. This leads to his downfall, orchestrated by the aristocracy.


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|Verita Richardson
Courtesy: BradleyBraves.com
Release: 07/13/2011
Honors & Awards
2013 Season (Sophomore): Played in six games, with all six appearances as a pinch hitter … Played two games in the field … Drew a walk in the series opener against Indiana State.
2012 Season (Freshman): Appeared in nine games, all as a pinch hitter ... Tied for the team lead with two pinch hits ... Collected hits in each of her first two career at bats, going 1-for-1 against both Idaho State and Western Michigan.
High School: Earned second-team All-Three Rivers Conference honors as a senior ... Boasted a .397 batting average with four doubles, one triple and three home runs in her final prep season ... Scored 18 runs and drove in 16 runs in the 30 contests ... Also lettered in volleyball and basketball.
Personal: The daughter of Vincent and Cheryl Richardson, Verita was born in Staten Island, N.Y. ... Has two older siblings: Sunceree (38) and Vincent (40) ... Majoring in marketing.


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Book your room at Hotel Etoile St Honoré
Get an overview of this hotelStylish Paris hotel on Faubourg Saint-Honoré
Near the Metro
This Paris hotel is on one of Europe's most famous shopping streets, Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, near Porte Maillot Congress Center, the Arc de Triomphe and Avenue des Champs-Elysées.
Breakfast buffet
Clarion Collection Etoile Saint-Honoré offers an American breakfast buffet in the skylit breakfast room and complimentary reception every evening.
Paris views
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Hotel Etoile St Honoré214 Rue Du Faubourg Saint Honoré Paris Paris 75008
Hotel Amenities
Hotel Amenities
Clarion Collection Etoile Saint-Honoré is in the prestigious Saint-Honoré district, known for its haute-couture shops, cafés, and nightclubs. The famous department stores of Boulevard Haussmann are about a block from the hotel, and the Arc de Triomphe and Champs-Elysées are 700 meters (0.4 mile) away.
The hotel features a breakfast room serving a breakfast buffet with hot items daily (surcharge), and a spacious lounge with complimentary newspapers. A complimentary afternoon tea buffet is offered every day from 5 PM until 8:30 PM. Room service is available (limited hours).
The hotel features a meeting room measuring 968 square feet (90 square meters). Clarion Collection Etoile Saint-Honoré is a smoke-free hotel.
- Concierge services
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
- Bar/lounge
- Limo or Town Car service available
- Multilingual staff
- 24-hour front desk
- Total number of rooms - 85
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Coffee/tea in common areas
- Elevator/lift
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Tours/ticket assistance
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- Express check-in
- Number of floors - 7
- Self parking (surcharge)
- Conference space size (feet) - 969
- Smoke-free property
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- One meeting room
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- Year Built 1930
- Conference space size (meters) - 90
- Free reception
- Number of buildings/towers - 2
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- Family Hotel
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- Premium TV channels
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- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
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- Premium bedding
- Free newspaper
- Phone
- Free bottled water
- Coffee/tea maker
- Satellite TV service
- Free WiFi
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An American breakfast buffet is served daily for a surcharge. Breakfast hours are Monday to Friday, 7 AM-10:30 AM, Saturday and Sunday, 7:30 AM-11 AM. Business travelers can enjoy an express breakfast from 5 AM-7 AM. In-room breakfast is also available for a surcharge.
Every evening at 5:30 PM, the hotel offers a tea time reception, which includes a selection of canapés with a hot drink or a glass of Champagne.
Lobby Lounge - Cocktails, complimentary newspapers.
The hotel does not have its own restaurant, but numerous dining options are available within the surrounding area.
Nearby restaurants:
Chez Catherine
La Casita
Le Boeuf sur le Toit
Nearby Things to Do
The hotel is three blocks from the well-equipped Club Med Gym. Joggers can run in the Parc de Monceau or around the gardens of the Champs-Elysées, both about 1 km (0.5 mile) from the hotel.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
- Golfing nearby
Hotel Policies
Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Minimum check-in age is 18
Check-out time is noon
Payment types
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 30 per night.
- Pets allowed
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
No cribs (infant beds) available
Parking height restrictions apply
- A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.48 per person, per night
Optional extras
- Fee for buffet breakfast: EUR 18 per person (approximately)
- Rollaway bed fee: EUR 30 per night
Hotel Name
- Clarion Collection Etoile
- Clarion Collection Etoile Saint-Honoré
- Clarion Collection Etoile Saint-Honoré Hotel
- Clarion Collection Etoile Saint-Honoré Hotel Paris
- Clarion Collection Etoile Saint-Honoré Paris
- Etoile Saint-Honoré
- Clarion Collection Etoile Saint Honore Hotel Paris
- Etoile St Honoré
- Hotel Etoile St Honoré
- Hotel Etoile St Honoré Paris
National Rating
This hotel has received its official star rating from the French Tourism Development Agency, ATOUT France.


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Scotsman DCE33PA-1SSD Description
This Scotsman Undercounter Ice Machine has a production capacity of 30 pounds of gourmet ice every day, and has a stainless steel finish. The bin capacity on this Scotsman gourmet ice machine has an automatic shut-off and restart and can store up to 26 pounds. This undercounter gourmet ice machine creates crystal-clear ice that is taste-free and does not affect the flavor of the drink.
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- Storage capacity of 26-lbs. with a production capacity of 30-lbs. per 24-hrs.
- Gourmet ice does not dilute drinks; it is taste/odorless free, slow-melting and crystal clear
- Automatic shut-off and restart helps maintain ideal bin capacity
- Can be complimented with wood panels to help match your decor
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- Works with Scotsman refrigerators and wine storage units
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Scotsman DCE33 - 15" cabinet width, produces up to 30 lbs. of gourmet ice in 24 hours. Stores up to 26 lbs. Uniquely-shaped, crystal-clear, slow-melting, taste-free, odorless ice. Maintains ideal bin capacity with automatic shut-off and restart. Accepts custom wood panels to match your decor.Available with built-in drain pump. Complements the Scotsman Refrigerator and Wine Storage Unit.Available in stainless steel finish only.Field reversible door.
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The simplest route is to take I-64 to Blankenbaker Parkway, South (Exit #17). Metropolitan is in a red brick building located 1 mile south of I-64, on the left at the corner of Capital Way and Blankenbaker Parkway. Turn left on Capital Way to enter Metropolitan's parking lot.
If traveling from outside of Louisville, here are suggested routes to I-64 (then take directions above):
- Traveling south on I-65, merge onto I-64 east in downtown Louisville
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Whistleblowing on Health, Welfare and Safety: The UK Experience
Vinten, Gerald, Gavin, Thomas A., The Journal of the Royal Society for the Promotion of Health
Key words
Employment law; health and safety; health and social services; national culture; professional ethics; whistleblowing
This article takes a look at how whistleblowing has changed over the last 25 years highlighting some well-known cases and focusing on the areas of health and safety, health services and social services. The article also covers government legislation and the lead taken by professional bodies to encourage and support whistleblowers.
Over the past 25 years, whistleblowing has turned around from being such a rare occurrence that over significant time periods only single cases would probably have been quoted to an enquirer, to the present day when more numerous cases can readily flow off the tongue. Whistleblowing has now also achieved an unprecedented degree of political and organisational respectability - although that is not to say that some degree of ambivalence does not remain.1 There have been disasters such as the Lyme Bay canoeing tragedy with loss of young life (1996), the capsizing of the Herald of Free Enterprise ferry off the coast of Belgium en route to England (1987), the oil rig Piper Alpha conflagration in Scotland (1988); abuses by staff of criminally insane patients at Ashworth Special Hospital (1997), the Beverley Allitt murders of babies in a maternity ward (1993), and child abuse cases in residential homes and by religious orders. There was also public outcry at the harvesting of children's body organs at Alder Hey Hospital (1998). There were either those in the know at the time frightened to speak out, or discouraged from doing so. Concern was expressed at the inadequacies of self-regulation by the medical profession in the light of GP Harold Shipman's mass murder of countless of his female patients, and his conviction for murder in February 2000.
In 1990, the Commission of the Speaker of the House of Commons on Citizenship provided a definition of citizenship which included whistleblowing:2
'The challenge to our society in the late 20th century is to create conditions where all who wish can become actively involved, can understand and participate, can influence, persuade, campaign and whistleblow, and in the making of decisions, can work together for the mutual good.'
This is certainly the nearest one came at this time in the UK to any official recognition of the value of whistleblowing and, indeed the attribution of almost a constitutional role for the activity. Considerably more positive statements had already been made in both the US and Australia. The Commission reported on the workings of the Honours system, and even suggested that whistleblowers might be included in the Honours List.
However, four years on the author of the Commission's report, Stonefrost indicated that there had been little discussion of the report and its recommendations had remained largely ignored.3
More significant was the Committee on Standards in Public Life, chaired initially by Lord Nolan, and set up by the Conservative government. The first report4 recommended that staff should be able to make complaints without going through the normal management structure, and should be guaranteed anonymity. The second report5 recommended that local spending bodies should institute codes of practice on whistleblowing which would enable concerns to be raised confidentially internally and if necessary externally to the organisation. The third report6 explained, 'The essence of a whistleblowing system is that staff should be able to bypass the direct management line, because that may well be the area about which their concerns arise.' The report criticised local government for making insufficient progress on this issue, and reminded the reader that this consistently firm approach to whistleblowing had been fully accepted by government. Every local authority should adopt a whistleblowing procedure including:
* Creating a route for confidential whistleblowing within the management structure, perhaps as part of the duties of the monitoring officer
* Permitting staff to raise matters in confidence with the local government ombudsman
* Allowing access to some other external body such as an independent charity
Following the publication in November 1990 of the findings of Lord Cullen's7 report on the Piper Alpha oil rig disaster in which 167 people died, Gerald Vinten sent a letter to The Times, published on 22 November 1990, in which he referred to the repetitive litany of yet another committee of enquiry. …


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Dream Is Collapsing is the third track on the album Inception: Music from the Motion Picture. It runs for 2:28 minutes. The title is a phrase said by Arthur after waking up from the second dream level (Saito's palace) during the Saito extraction job.
Nash: "What are you doing? It's too soon!"
Arthur: "I know. The dream is collapsing. Try to keep Saito under a little bit longer, we're almost done."


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HTC Windows Phone 8X and 8S hands-on: First look
19 September 2012
HTC just unveiled the two latest additions to its smartphone lineup. Called HTC Windows Phone 8X and HTC Windows Phone 8S, the devices are unsurprisingly powered by the latest version of the Microsoft WP platform...
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Index of Memorial Resolutions and Biographical Sketches
View in portable document format.
James L. Larimer was born in Johnson City, Tennessee, on January 7, 1932, and died in Austin, Texas, on July 3, 2007. He grew up as a rural farm boy in the hilly country of Eastern Tennessee where his parents operated a plant nursery and an orchard. They had no electricity in their house until he was seven. Much of his early childhood was spent outdoors in the woods and fields where he developed a fascination with natural history that led directly to his interest in science. He received a B.S. in biology from East Tennessee State University in 1953. He explored the tolerance of immature insects to toxins for his M.A. at the University of Virginia in 1954. He earned his Ph.D. in 1958 at Duke University under famed comparative physiologist Knut Schmidt-Nielsen. His research focused on respiration and water balance in animals. The most cited contribution from this work was his demonstration that the blood of small mammals delivers oxygen at higher pressures to body tissues than does the blood of large mammals. This is an adaptation to sustain a small animal's high metabolic rate.<signed>
Jim then did a brief postdoctoral stint at the University of Florida with T.H. Maren where he studied the pharmacology of salt glands in oceanic birds. These glands allow oceanic birds like seagulls to eat a salt-rich diet and drink seawater by extruding the excess salt. This was an extension of his comparative studies of water and electrolyte balance and followed his abiding love of birds.
Jim joined The University of Texas faculty as an assistant professor of zoology in 1959, and he was promoted to associate professor in 1964; he then served as a full professor from 1968 until his retirement in 2005. During his early years at UT, Jim worked in Donald Kennedy's laboratory at Stanford University in 1967-68 as a John Simon Guggenheim Fellow. It was there that he began investigating the crayfish nervous system. He studied neural circuits underlying simple motor acts, mainly those involved in controlling the posture of the abdomen. In these experiments, Jim followed up on earlier work by C.A.G. Wiersma and showed that axons could be dissected from the nerve cord that, when stimulated, produced not a simple movement, but a coordinated set of movements. These neurons were called "command neurons" because their activity appeared to evoke a whole, coordinated motor program. Donald Kennedy (former president of Stanford University and editor of Science magazine) recalls that:Jim Larimer spent two extended periods in our laboratory at Stanford, during which we worked together a lot and collaborated on a series of papers about motor control and the organization of behavior. These were really special moments for me and my colleagues. Jim had a wonderfully understated way of approaching problems; he would get a really good idea and start the experiment with an attitude that suggested, "aw, shucks, this isn't going to work" -- but it usually did. He was a real fixture in the lab, and he was generous almost to a fault in helping others. Most of all, he asked good questions in a way that didn't seem challenging at first but made one think harder about a problem than one otherwise would have.When Jim returned to The University of Texas, he continued to work on command neurons and was one of the first scientists to use intracellular recording to examine how the command neurons were organized. His most seminal contribution was the demonstration in crayfish that the command neurons were organized into complex, synaptically interacting circuits. That is, they behave more like members of a committee than, as initially thought, CEOs! His work belied the then current idea that invertebrate brains are simple and hierarchically organized and presaged contemporary thinking about parallel processing and vectorial encoding of movement trajectories by neuronal populations. Jim's work on motor control was widely recognized and culminated in his receiving a Jacob Javits Award in Neuroscience from the National Institute of Health.
He was a storehouse of knowledge about animals and nervous systems of all kinds. His son, Bret, remarked:He had a tremendous amount of knowledge allowing him to identify thousands of animals and plants. He was also an enthusiastic lifelong animal physiologist, and his interest in doing science was connected to his interest in observing nature. He thought about animal physiology when watching the hummingbirds he attracted to his yard, and after many years of attracting and watching hummingbirds, he published papers on hummingbird physiology. Even where the connection between his current research interest and his interest in naturalism was less obvious, it was always there, and I don't think he ever got tired of observing nature or doing science.The biomechanics of hummingbird flight and blood pressure regulation was of special interest. He initiated studies on this topic with Robert Dudley. His passion for science resulted in over 100 publications and included a textbook on animal physiology.
In his unassuming, low-key manner, Jim was a popular teacher and an inspiring mentor. His comparative physiology course was a source of amazement and delight for undergraduates. His teaching was honored with a teaching award from the College of Natural Sciences at The University of Texas.
Jim mentored several generations of graduate students and postdoctoral fellows many of whom are now successful scientists. Recollections of his former colleagues and students give testament to the inspiration and guidance that he provided.
John Jellies, (former graduate student), commented on "... how pivotal Jim's influence was on a whole generation of scientists. His humanity and personality were as instructive and influential as his scientific mentoring."
Lawrence Brewer (former graduate student), noted that: "When I proposed a series of experiments I will never forget his response, which was delivered with his characteristic Tennessee drawl: 'Young man, sounds like a good idear, go to it!' That spirit and Jim's wisdom will always live on."
Nigel Atkinson (professor, UT Austin) described his experience as a colleague of Professor Larimer as follows:He shared his equipment with us, gave us guidance, and helped us to grow in experience and expertise. He did all of this without ever asking for any credit for his help. I am very proud of the two papers that Jim and my lab published together, and I'm grateful to have had the opportunity to work with such an astute, accomplished, and generous researcher. I think that it is a great scientist who can collaborate and interact with zeal with young scientists of very different scientific backgrounds. He was a man of learning, warmth and grace.Jim's hobbies included gardening, woodworking (including building telescopes and a grandfather clock with wood from his family farm in Tennessee), and watercolor painting. He was an astute observer of birds. His daughter, Linda, recalled:He particularly loved birds. Once we were driving back from the Snake River Birds of Prey area in Idaho, and he spotted an owl. We stopped the car and went back, and sure enough, there was a burrowing owl maybe six inches high about 200 feet off the road. The rest of us needed binoculars to see it. My Dad made a bird list on that trip, with about forty birds on it. I had managed to see about five.Jim also devised Rube Goldberg bird feeders to block the encroachment of squirrels, and he loved to tell stories about how the squirrels somehow always found a way to defeat his efforts.
Jim is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Bret Larimer and Laura Albornoz, of Lakewood, Colorado, and their children, Nicolas and Juliana; his daughter and son-in-law, Linda Larimer and Bob Faucher, of Boise, Idaho, and their children, Madeleine, Sam, Ian, and Paul; and his brother, Victor Larimer, of Langhorne, Pennsylvania.
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Guy Demel has signed a new contract with West Ham United which ties him to the club until 2015.
Demel has been a regular in the West Ham defence which has conceded 28 goals in 22 games since returning to the English Premier League, making 17 appearances in all competitions.
And the Ivorian revealed he is happy to cap regular first-team football with a new deal as he looks to put the injury problems of last season behind him.
"It's really good for me and I'm really happy to have a new deal with West Ham," he told the club's official website.
"I've had a good year this season, and even last year was good, despite the fact that I was injured for so long and struggled a bit.
"I'm happy to be at West Ham and in the team. The lads are really good with me as are the people working for the club. I hope I will stay that long to play in the new stadium as well.
"Last year was kind of difficult because when I signed, I had pre-season, and then unfortunately I got injured really quickly and it was hard to come back afterwards.
"But right now I feel good. I had a pre-season, we worked hard and I have to thank the medical staff for the job they have done with me.
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And more importantly, where's your ridiculously cute son? Why can't celebrities just take their kids everywhere? What better way to spread some holiday love than with Michael's singing and his son's cuteness?
Sounds like a win to me. Also, can we all take a moment and discuss Michael's jacket? The denim/leather is actually super attractive. Too bad he wasn't wearing denim/leather pants. I don't know if they exist, but I like to picture it looking like this in my head.
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text: Nowadays, all roads in the West Bank city of Ramallah lead either to a traffic jam or a dead end. The journey starts promisingly enough. The centre of Ramallah is a huge roundabout called the Minara with a skeletal metal sculpture at its heart, the outline of what appears to be a rocket pointing to the stars. Two years ago it was made more imposing with the addition of four life-size stone lions around the base, each standing at the head of a road and roaring at the horizon. There has been much speculation among Palestinians about these lions, which were hewn from stone in China. It is generally accepted that they represent the city's four great hamulas, or families.


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Rob Morrison, CBS Anchor, Arrested for Reportedly Choking His News Reporter Wife
A CBS news anchor was arrested over the weekend for allegedly choking his news reporter wife. Rob Morrison works for WCBS in New York City and his wife, Ashley, works for CBS MoneyWatch. The New York Daily News reports that Ashley Morrison's mother called police in Connecticut on Sunday morning.
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red marks on Ashley's neck and Rob was threatening his wife while they were present. CBS News reported that he was arrested on several charges including second degree strangulation. His mug shot shows what appears to be blood on his face.
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�They�re a large private equity company experiencing heavy growth in New York,� said William Iacovelli, who, along with colleague Ramsey Feher at CB Richard Ellis, represented the tenant in the transaction. Duncan McCuaig negotiated in-house on behalf of the landlord, Brookfield Properties.
Partners Group is currently located at 450 Lexington Ave., where it leases about 5,000 square feet.
�They needed a much larger space, and the [450 Lexington Ave.] building couldn�t accommodate their growth,� Mr. Iacovelli said. Employees from the tenant�s current office, as well possibly as some employees from Europe, will move into the new office around the summer of 2011. Construction will start some time in the middle of the first quarter.
Partners Group also has offices in San Francisco, Sao Paulo, and throughout Europe and Asia.
The Grace Building is currently undergoing renovations, including upgrades to the lobby and elevators. The plaza of the building on Sixth Avenue and 43rd Street is also under construction and getting ready for the second outpost of STK, a steakhouse that�s based in the Meatpacking District. There will also be a food kiosk managed by STK on the plaza.


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Testimony :: Sergey Cherepanov
Deputy Chairman of the Presiding Committee - Administrative Center of Jehovah's Witnesses in Russia
I would like to take this opportunity to thank the members of the United States Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe for allowing me to testify on behalf of the 140,000 Jehovah's Witnesses in Russia.
Jehovah's Witnesses desire to worship freely as do other recognized religions in Russia. However, after the banning decision in Moscow, we have strong reasons to believe that steps are being taken to ban our activity throughout Russia and in particular, to attack the Administrative Center of Jehovah's Witnesses in St. Petersburg. We believe that the ban is having a negative impact on the worship of Jehovah's Witnesses in other republics of the former Soviet Union as well.
During the Moscow trial and in other court cases throughout Russia, the prosecution has turned slander into a legal argument. False statements have also been spread about Jehovah's Witnesses to incite religious intolerance. Herein I would like to share with you some information about the situation facing Jehovah's Witnesses in Russia.
Effects on Congregations in Moscow
After the Moscow courts banned the activity of Jehovah's Witnesses in Moscow in June 2004, the anti-cult organizations, which provided much of the so-called "evidence" in the case, filed an application with the Russian Prosecutor General. The application requested that wide-spread criminal investigations be initiated into the activities of the religious communities in all the regions of the Russian Federation with the goal to ban their activity. The prosecutor in the Moscow case, Tatiana Kondratyeva, declared at one point during the trial that a court decision to ban Jehovah's Witnesses in Moscow would "be the basis for further banning decisions" of religious communities of Jehovah's Witnesses.
Thus, Jehovah's Witnesses in Moscow now face major problems with holding their weekly religious meetings. Only one building in Moscow, obtained in 1995 by the Administrative Center of Jehovah's Witnesses, is still in use for religious meetings. It is inadequate for the over 11,000 of Jehovah's Witnesses in Moscow.
The Moscow City Committee for Culture has ordered the management of all meeting rooms, sports facilities, and conference halls not to sign rental agreements with Jehovah's Witnesses. As a result, almost all the rental agreements for holding weekly religious meetings that had existed prior to the banning decision have been cancelled, including many locations where congregations had been holding meetings for many years. In several cases, the decision of the Golovinsky District Court banning the activity of Jehovah's Witnesses was given as the reason for canceling the agreements. As a result of this, many Jehovah's Witnesses have been forced to travel many miles to places outside of Moscow for worship, gather in small groups in private homes, and meet in a forested section of a park, as they did when under ban during the Soviet era.
Problems with Holding Large Assemblies in Moscow and in Other Parts of Russia
In addition, Jehovah's Witnesses regularly encounter problems with holding their larger religious assemblies. For example, in Moscow, on November 14 and 20, 2004, assemblies with over 4,000 invited delegates were scheduled to be held in the Izmailovo Sports and Performance Complex, where such gatherings had previously been held for ten years. However, the local chief of police, Major-General Dubenskiy, canceled the religious assemblies and declared that events of Jehovah's Witnesses could not be held in the Complex because they were a banned sect.
Jehovah's Witnesses also regularly face similar problems in other parts of Russia. For instance, on July 24, 2004, an assembly in Yekaterinburg was interrupted by 25 young men. The men ran onto the field while the stadium management turned up music so loudly that it was impossible to continue the program. The police simply stood by watching.
On August 6, 2004, when 1,500 delegates arrived at the Voskhod Sports Complex in Chelyabinsk for a three-day assembly, they found that all the entrances to the stadium were locked. Police officers stood guard both outside and inside the stadium to prevent access. The stadium director refused to meet the convention organizers.
Harassment by Moscow Police
While sharing their faith with others, Jehovah's Witnesses in Moscow are now regularly detained and questioned by the police. For instance, just three weeks ago, on March 26, 2005, 60-year-old Tatiana Safonova and another Witness were arrested and held behind bars for two hours in the Kotlovka Police Department. Police officers ordered them not to preach in the area. On releasing them, police failed to provide them with any documents confirming the reason for their arrest and detention.
Misinformation Campaigns
National newspapers and major Russian television stations continue to spread negative information, inciting aggressive behavior towards the Witnesses. As a result, there have been several incidents of assault on Jehovah's Witnesses in Moscow. However, in many cases the law-enforcement agencies have failed to take any action whatsoever against the perpetrators of these attacks.
In the city of Nalchik, a slanderous leaflet entitled Danger—Jehovah's Witnesses was widely distributed. As a result, there have been attacks on Jehovah's Witnesses and their literature, including two arson attacks on November 23, 2004, and February 20, 2005, where large amounts of literature were destroyed and serious damage was sustained to the premises rented for meeting purposes and for storing literature.
Problems with Literature Importation and Audio/Video Production
On April 7, 2004, the Russian Ministry for Culture informed the St. Petersburg customs office that all printed matter of Jehovah's Witnesses no longer qualifies for exemption from valued added tax. Prior to this, for several consecutive years, the Ministry for Culture had recognized the religious literature of Jehovah's Witnesses as covered by the Florence Agreement of 1950 and thus was exempt from this tax. Therefore, in 2004, Jehovah's Witnesses paid $771,000(US) in value added tax in order to import their religious literature. Separately, companies that had previously assisted with audio- and video-production for Jehovah's Witnesses refused to do further business.
Local tax authorities are currently carrying out audits of the Administrative Center of Jehovah's Witnesses in St. Petersburg. The St. Petersburg prosecutor's office has initiated investigations against the Administrative Center based on complaints lodged by anti-cult organizations. However, such actions present a warning sign, since the prosecution of Jehovah's Witnesses in Moscow began the same way, with similar investigations by law enforcement agencies.
It is our hope that the European Court of Human Rights considers the application of the Moscow Community of Jehovah's Witnesses promptly. If the Court makes a clear statement condemning the violations of the rights and freedoms taking place in Moscow and in other parts of Russia, the situation will improve with regard to the rights of all religious minorities.
Once again, I would like to thank the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe for allowing me to testify about the current situation facing Jehovah's Witnesses in Russia.


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Chat transcript: Darnell Mayberry talks Thunder - from MVP race to Reggie Jackson's leash
9:45 a.m. The Thunder has shown resilience, winner of seven straight with and without Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook. Ask Darnell Mayberry how OKC is pulling it off at 11 a.m. Get your Thunder questions and comments in now.
11:08 a.m. Hang tight folks, Darnell will be logging on shortly.
11:27 a.m. Greetings, ladies and gents.
11:29 a.m. Maybe we need some overtime from you Darnell?
11:30 a.m. Definitely. Please excuse my tardiness.
11:30 a.m. should ibaka be an all star
11:33 a.m. Should he be? That's a loaded question. He's played extremely well this season, so saying no would be taking something away from him. But the fact of the matter is he hasn't played as well as LaMarcus Aldridge, Blake Griffin, Kevin Love, Anthony Davis, Kevin Durant, Dwight Howard, DeMarcus Cousins and a few other "frontcourt" players. So I think the better question is will he be, and I think the answer to that is no.
11:33 a.m. is russ a top 5 player when healthy?
11:35 a.m. LeBron James. Kevin Durant, Chris Paul. Derrick Rose and Dwight Howard would be my top five when everyone is healthy. And Kobe Bryant and Dwyane Wade are right there in my book. But Westbrook is close after those guys to me.
11:35 a.m. what are your predictions for conference finals, finals, and champion
11:36 a.m. Pacers-Heat; Thunder-Spurs.
11:36 a.m. kd mvp?
11:36 a.m. As of today, yes.
11:36 a.m. do you think reggie will win 6th man of year?
11:37 a.m. Totally depends on when Russ comes back.
11:37 a.m. do you think the spurs championship window is now closed after they have lost to all of these elite teams?
11:38 a.m. Not at all. Injuries have played a factor. Duncan getting off to a slow start played a factor. Parker having yet to turn it on this season like he has in previous years has played a factor. But I still like the Spurs chances in a series against most West teams.
11:38 a.m. why does brooks consistently play derek fisher instead of reggie in crunch time?
11:39 a.m. Derek Fisher plays better defense at this point. It's shocking to say, but it's true. Fisher might not always play well defensively. But he's never lacking effort. Jackson's defense is a wild card. You never know what you're going to get these days.
11:39 a.m. why are fisher and perkins both foul machines?
11:40 a.m. Neither shies away fro contact.
11:40 a.m. where do you think durant will end up all time by the time his career is over? how does top 20 all time sound?
11:40 a.m. Not as good as top five!
11:40 a.m. how many mvps and championships will kd have by the time his career is over?
11:42 a.m. No clue. So much goes into that. If he can get one of each, he's had a great career. Look at a guy like Kevin Garnett. He's a Hall of Famer, and he's got one of each. But because youth is on KD's side still, I wouldn't limit him to just one of each. He's got a real chance to get multiple MVPs and championships before it's all said and done.
11:42 a.m. do you like kd's new nickname: slim reaper?]
11:43 a.m. It's cool. I like it. I don't love it. It's the best yet, though, that's for sure.
11:43 a.m. what has happened to lamb recently? his fg% has tailed off considerably?
11:43 a.m. Road games. He's played much better at home than he has on the road.
11:44 a.m. is reggie and lamb's inconsistency natural for this stage of their careers? This inconsistency happened with a younger westbrook too, right?
11:44 a.m. Yes. You see it all the time with young players. Harrison Barnes is going through it right now with Golden State, and he was considered a much better prospect than Jackson and Lamb coming into the league.
11:44 a.m. why doesn't brooks implement an offensive system?
11:46 a.m. Depending on who you ask, he does. But to answer your question as best I can, I think he's playing to his strengths with two dynamic players like Durant and Westbrook and not stuffing them into structured sets.
11:46 a.m. will pj3 be in the regular rotation next year, since this is fisher's last year?
11:48 a.m. That's a good question. So much can happen that will determine it. Does Pleiss come over? Does Thabo come back? Does the Thunder make a trade that keeps PJ3 in the 10th slot? I can't answer that.
11:48 a.m. Do you think Brooks will experiment with his lineups on Wednesday to see what match-ups might work best against LeBron? Or will it be a business as usual game?
11:49 a.m. At this point, I'll believe Brooks will take the "business-as-usual" approach until he doesn't.
11:50 a.m. The ESPN and NBA TV analyst have been stating that the Thunder are a very good except for too many turnovers and too many jump shots, how do you think the coaches can improve the turnovers and making shots under the rim?
11:52 a.m. I don't see either as much of a problem. Both can and have been issues at times. But I wouldn't go as far as to say they're going to prevent them from making a championship run.
11:53 a.m. Some think that Reggie is doing just right, even with his mistakes, just as Westbrook had done during his 1-3 years with the Thunder and is still doing it, like being aggressive and taking too many ill-advised shots, why does Brooks let Westbrook do it and not Reggie?
11:56 a.m. Two main reasons as far as I can tell. 1) Personalities. Jackson is much more receptive to criticism than Westbrook. I think Brooks recognized that early and has understood that he couldn't coach Westbrook the same way as he could other players without running the risk of "losing" him. 2) Westbrook is much more explosive. I also think Brooks say Westbrook's ability early and figured out that Westbrook will do more good than bad so he made the decision long ago to live with it. Now that he's a perennial All-Star, he's got to live with it.
11:56 a.m. Think the "Scott Brooks" effect kinda guaranteed the 10 day signing of royal to be a waste?
11:57 a.m. Red Auerbach could have been coaching this team and Ivey wouldn't have played. That's not on Brooks. That was just a largely pointless signing by Presti.
11:58 a.m. I want to play vs Miami what i got to do?
11:58 a.m. At this point, it seems make a deal with the devil.
11:59 a.m. I would help yall in Playoffs If you trade for me.. Ask Miami about me...
12:00 p.m. I'm sure you would. But your salary is just enough to make it a difficult trade for the Thunder to pull off. OKC isn't trading Sefolosha for you, and I can't see them parting with anything else if it includes a mix of the young players. So good luck in Milwaukee.
12:01 p.m. TV analyst from the NBA station see the Thunder making it to the playoffs, even the finals with the team they have now, specially with the emerging young talent like Lamb, Reggie, Perry Jones and Adams, are they right, your thoughts?
12:02 p.m. Of course they're going to make the playoffs. And they've got a chance to make the Finals. But the young guys that you speak of will have to grow up fast. None of this inconsistency that we're seeing now. And the perimeter players, namely Derek Fisher and Thabo Sefolosha, are going to have to start making shots.
12:02 p.m. I will love to leave N.Y Knicks to play with the best player in the world Kevin Durant... There's any chance that can happen? Im a better shooter than Thabo Sefolosha and i can defend to...
12:03 p.m. It's possible, I suppose.
12:03 p.m. I would think that what the coaches wants for PJIII to do is stand by the perimeter to take threes, but last games he did go inside and dunk the ball several times, did he noticed that by waiting at the three point line, his minutes are short rather than doing rebounds, blocking shots and put backs, increase his minutes, your comment?
12:05 p.m. Yeah, if he does all those little things he has more of an impact on the game. I'm not sure if there's a correlation between that and his minutes so much as it is a matter of matchups and foul trouble. But he definitely looks better when doing other things rather than just firing up 3s.
12:05 p.m. When does Russ come back, Wednesday night @ Miami or Friday night @ Brooklyn?
12:06 p.m. I've said Feb. 3 against Memphis. I'm sticking to that. But the team is sticking to post-All-Star break.
12:06 p.m. It has been said that this year's Thunder possesses more athleticism than the Spurs or its previous Thunder team, would you agree?
12:07 p.m. Yeah, the Thunder has long been more athletic than the Spurs. And this year's team, with Steven Adams as the backup center, coupled with Jackson/Lamb/Jones, definitely is the most athletic we've ever seen.
12:08 p.m. It's been quite the turnaround the last seven games . . compared to the first few games of the month. Any thoughts on why such a big one?
12:09 p.m. In order, Kevin Durant has been playing out of his mind, the defense has picked back up and the role players have done a much better job of contributing more offensively.
12:09 p.m. Its been told that the Heat got Oden for the Pacer's big man Hibbert and with that said, is the Thunder prepared now than previous years for the Heat or the Pacer's?
12:10 p.m. The Thunder has never had a problem with the Pacers. The Heat are the problem, and I'm still not sure the Thunder can beat them in a series. I think they will be much more competitive, just because of player development. But Miami is just a bad matchup for the Thunder.
12:11 p.m. As a nickname and chant, instead of "MVP" how about "MKD"?
12:11 p.m. As in "Most Kevin Durant?" Pass.
12:11 p.m. There was a question that Durant wants to stamp on the franchise to share the ball, by playing team ball, which has been successful for KD, will that affect team chemistry when Westbrook joins the team?
12:13 p.m. We'll see. Westbrook was doing a fantastic job as an assist man just before he went down. But when the playoffs start and defenses tighten, I still think this team is going to revert back to Durant and Westbrook doing it all. I'm not sold that the trust is there to continue to pass to the open man and live with the results. It's one thing I'm most interested in seeing when Westbrook comes back and when the playoffs begin.
12:14 p.m. Do you think we will make any trades before the deadline? Or sign any free agents?
12:15 p.m. I think a couple of smaller moves are on the horizon. They've got two roster spots, a little wiggle room under the tax, the Eric Maynor trade exception and a $1.2 million contract in Hasheem Thabeet to play with. That's like a treasure chest of assets for Presti.
12:16 p.m. Have you noticed that most Thunder players are shooting the ball, example, Collison, Perkins and Sefolosha. That's good but why only now?
12:16 p.m. Because a guy who takes 18 shots a game is missing.
12:16 p.m. The assistant coaches are now barking their instruction while the game is in progress and I have not seen this before, why the change?
12:17 p.m. Then you've missed it. They've always done it. But new assistant Robert Pack is much more vocal than others.
12:17 p.m. Do you think that when Russell does come back, it might throw a slight kink in the team chemistry that is happening right now?
12:18 p.m. For whatever kinks he adds, he'll iron out twice as many issues. I'm not worried about his return.
12:18 p.m. Is my boy winning MVP this year?
12:19 p.m. I don't know. Is your other boy, LeBron James, going to captain another 27-game winning streak?
12:19 p.m. Do u think the thunder will hold Westbrook out longer jst to be sure, since we're winning & leading the west?
12:21 p.m. I think "longer" means the original timetable. So, yes. Even though I've predicted he returns Feb. 3, Westbrook doesn't even appear to be cleared for things like running and jumping yet when you watch him in pregame workouts. That, to me, is a sign that he's still a long way away. And with the team winning, not to mention what happened last time when he returned early, there's no reason to bring him back early again.
12:21 p.m. I like this power lunches because people without facebook can throw in their questions.
12:21 p.m. Fair enough.
12:22 p.m. Does the fact that Royal Ivey was not re-signed mean that Russ may come back sooner than mid February?
12:22 p.m. No. It means that Royal Ivey got a more lucrative offer to play in China. So that's what he did.
12:22 p.m. Darnell, PJ3's effort on both ends of the floor is pretty noticeable. On busted plays, he puts the the ball on the floor and has been making things happen. Do you see him taking some of Thabo's minutes as the season goes along?
12:23 p.m. I hope not. For as much as Sefolosha has struggled shooting the ball this year, I'm still quite confident when I say that there's nothing Jones can give this team that Thabo can't.
12:23 p.m. Tell Anthony Slater good work for covering during your absence.
12:23 p.m. Will do. Thanks for reading us.
12:25 p.m. You got it. It's top 20 protected through, I believe, 2018. That means as long as it's in the top 20, Dallas keeps it. If it's 21-30 at any point between now and then, it is conveyed to the Thunder. In 2018, it's unprotected. But it's looking like it'll come to the Thunder this year, which only gives Presti another chip to play with. Scary.
12:25 p.m. Can you give the info on the Dallas 1st round pick for this year? Is it top 20 protected?
12:26 p.m. OK, pretend we're playing Jeopardy on that last gaffe.
12:26 p.m. Last night, the Spurs were beat up by the Heat, with Oden getting minutes and the Blazers were also clobbered by the Warriors, which is good for the Thunder, can you say that the Thunder has reached its peak, even without Westbrook?
12:27 p.m. This is definitely the team's peak without Westbrook. Seven straight wins and a red hot KD is probably more than anyone imagined.
12:27 p.m. Team is better without Westbrook? Trade him while you can. I am afraid he is the next Rg3. Damaged goods.great player if healthy!
12:29 p.m. While I'd love to T you up twice and toss you, I gotta say, a lot of people share your concern about Westbrook's long-term health. I'm not one of those people. Keep in mind what's kept him sidelined. Swelling. This issue isn't major. Also, remember how he was performing when he was in the lineup. He was playing his best ball of his career. He'll be just fine.
12:30 p.m. I don't quite understand why they signed royal Ivey.. I get the chemistry but that would imply that they sign him another 10 days.. Unless this is leading to an early Westbrook return..
12:31 p.m. Again, he got a lucrative offer to play in China. The Thunder can't force a guy to sign with them. As for the initial signing, again, I don't get it. I think it was a largely pointless move. Sure, he might have helped with chemistry, but that implies that chemistry was an issue in the first place. Made no sense to me, especially when there are more capable players available (Daniel Gibson) who can really help.
12:32 p.m. Were you on vacation the past several days?
12:32 p.m. Not vacation. Just took the three-game trip off. I'll be on the next one.
12:32 p.m. Would I get more playing time to season myself before the playoffs?
12:32 p.m. I think you're getting about what you deserve.
12:33 p.m. I work with a lot of Thunder fans - many with season tickets, but very few of us knew that Fisher had announced last summer that this was his last season before retirement. Do you think Fisher may change his mind before next season?
12:33 p.m. We've asked him that and so have others. He's repeatedly said no. This is it.
12:33 p.m. Have you any news on how Brooks will handle his team against the Heat on Wednesday?
12:35 p.m. We're just taking it one day at a time, Guest. We're just focused on Atlanta. And then we're focused on eating a sensible postgame meal. And then we're focused on getting a good night's rest. And then we're focused on waking up Tuesday. And then we're focused on having a good practice. And then we're focused on walking o the plane without tripping on the steps. And then we're focused on flying to Miami. And then we'll turn our attention to the Heat. But our focus right now is on the Atlanta Hawks.
12:36 p.m. That was my best Scott Brooks.
12:36 p.m. Why isn't Perkins gone already? And why does Brooks continue to start him?
12:37 p.m. Kind of picked the wrong time to make that comment. Perk is currently playing his best ball of the season and showing his worth during this seven-game winning streak.
12:37 p.m. The team has improved and changed a lot since last season. How do you think we will do against the Heat this week?
12:38 p.m. That's a tough team for the Thunder WITH Westbrook. I'd be shocked if the Thunder can beat them without him.
12:38 p.m. How long you think durant's streak is going to last?
12:39 p.m. No clue. Could end tonight. Could stretch to 20 or 25 games.
12:39 p.m. What happen to our nuggets after the game??
12:39 p.m. I don't do them for road games I don't cover.
12:39 p.m. Whats te lastest with Thibor Pleiss?? Will he ever be in a Thunder unifor?
12:40 p.m. He's reportedly said he's coming over next year, which is strange because the matter of money still needs to be agreed upon.
12:40 p.m. So Royal Ivey is going to China- is the Thunder sunk? What's the deal with the Eric Maynor trade exception?
12:41 p.m. If the Thunder falls tonight, you know why. The Maynor exception is about $2 million. It expires next month.
12:41 p.m. Other than KD, what player has stepped it up the most in Westbrook's absence?
12:41 p.m. I love what Serge Ibaka has done scoring the ball.
12:42 p.m. Do you see Andre Roberson replacing Thabo next year
12:43 p.m. Nope. That's become a pretty popular idea, but I think Roberson is a long way away. The hardest thing to do in this league is be a consistent performer. Roberson has had some solid nights, not taking anything away from him. But doing it three or four times is much, much different from doing it for the better part of an 82-game schedule.
12:43 p.m. Is KD adjusted to life without Westbrook, as he is showing right now? Why was it better for KD this time?
12:45 p.m. It certainly looks like it. I think the main thing is defenses in the regular season don't have all week to game plan for Durant only like Houston and Memphis did in last year's postseason. And I think KD has taken advantage of that.
12:45 p.m. With Jackson's play this season, what do you think the market value for him will be when he can sign a contract extension next fall? I'm thinking a (smaller) James Harden type trade is in the cards for him.
12:46 p.m. There are a ton of teams that would love to have a talent like Jackson. I'll just say, it's probably going to be a hard sell to get Jackson to stay for less money and a lesser role.
12:46 p.m. How important is the Miami game this week?
12:48 p.m. Not very without Westbrook. But it puts the Thunder in a win-win situation. They won't be expected to win without Russ, so if they lose, no big deal. But if they win, it's a huge win and Durant only builds his case for MVP.
12:48 p.m. Will the Thunder go for Andrew Bynum or someone else at the trade deadline? Ay rumors for the Thunder acquiring anyone?
12:49 p.m. Think of guys like Anthony Morrow, Mike Dunleavy and Gary Neal. Those are guys the Thunder could target. I can almost guarantee you Andrew Bynum won't be one of them.
12:49 p.m. Is Perkins having a comeback type season?
12:49 p.m. He's having a good stretch.
12:49 p.m. Why am I so inconsistent in my game??
12:49 p.m. Happens to most all young players.
12:50 p.m. Is Steven Adams going to grow with the Thunder over the next few season or be traded?
12:50 p.m. He's here for the long haul.
12:50 p.m. Is there a way for the Thunder to make it to WCF without Westbrook?
12:50 p.m. Probably not. But that shouldn't be an issue.
12:51 p.m. will kd avg 30-8-5 aftr westbrook's return???
12:52 p.m. I wouldn't be surprised if Durant puts it on cruise control and hands it over when Westbrook gets back. Kind of let Russ regain his rhythm while catching his second wind.
12:52 p.m. Don; what if Harden was still with OKC; what does the lineup look like?
12:52 p.m. Who is Don? Lol
12:52 p.m. Who has more shots on Wednesday, MVP MKD or Lebron
12:53 p.m. After what LeBron said, I'm hoping LeBron now that you mention it.
12:53 p.m. Anthony Slater's debut at the NBA TV was very good, as he answered all the questions correctly and direct to the point.
12:53 p.m. I agree. He did a very nice job.
12:53 p.m. If you were GM, would you trade Thabo or ride him out this year???
12:54 p.m. No way would I trade him. His defense on the perimeter is much too valuable in the postseason.
12:54 p.m. Would Brooks have two kind of rules, one for his stars and another for the role players?
12:54 p.m. I think he does, and I think most coaches, in all sports, at all levels, do.
12:54 p.m. Where will I be playing next season?
12:54 p.m. Oklahoma City.
12:54 p.m. I think...
12:55 p.m. What if Harden was still at OKC; what would the lineup look like?
12:57 p.m. Oh, you're Don. Thanks for clearing that up. I think the starting five would still be the same (smh), and I think Harden and Collison would still be doing their thing off the bench. Having Reggie Jackson with Harden in the second unit would be a nightmare for opponents. That's a heck of an eight-man rotation. You could almost throw a dart at the wall to fill out the rest of the roster.
12:57 p.m. Darnell if you were twice as smart as you think you are...I'd still be smarter.
12:57 p.m. No question.
12:57 p.m. What do you think it would take for Presti to move Dallas' first round pick?
12:57 p.m. A top-15 pick in this year's draft.
12:58 p.m. Any concern that Russ may well disrupt what appears to be a pretty cohesive unti at this point? Trading a top 5 NBA talent is not the answer, but I am concerned that chemistry has been really good thus far. Am I crazy to be worried?
1:00 p.m. What was the Thunder with Westbrook? Like 23-5 after he went down? So take away those three games he didn't play in and they were 21-4. Still the best team in the West, if not the league at that time. I think you're over-thinking it.
1:00 p.m. Adams has not angered anybody from the other teams lately, did he get warned by the assistant coaches, your thoughts?
1:01 p.m. Why would he get warned? He's doing his job and coming out ahead when other players get ejected.
1:01 p.m. Am I playing young guy more because of influence from Presti or an adjustment that he made on my own
1:01 p.m. I think it has something do with both.
1:01 p.m. What do the Thunder need to add to their game or roster to beat the heat?
1:01 p.m. At least one perimeter shooter.
1:01 p.m. Does KD let LJ's comments get to him and play out of the flow of the offensive on Wednesday?
1:02 p.m. Highly doubtful.
1:02 p.m. I know it's a little early, but what do you think the Thunder are looking to get in the upcoming draft? I'd love to get a dead eye shooter like Stauskus on the squad.
1:03 p.m. A shooter like him is all that's missing from this team in my eyes. That seems like an obvious target. But more help at the point guard spot could be a target as well with Jackson's situation being up in the air.
1:03 p.m. I think Indiana will surpass Miami this year and meet us (Thunder)in finals. I think we match up very well and will win in 6. Your thoughts?
1:04 p.m. That would be a dream come true for the Thunder...and a nightmare for the league office.
1:04 p.m. 560 QAM sports radio in Miami is reporting, Bosh severely injured his knee in practice? Start watching ESPN soon. Currently here as an Okla transplant in Sebring, FL and John Bellini is reporting it's likely a torn ACL. Wow.
1:05 p.m. This would be a shock and a game-changer if true.
1:06 p.m. Any updates on how Pleiss is playing? If he does come over next summer can you see the Thunder amnesting Perk and going with Adams and Pleiss?
1:06 p.m. I haven't followed him closely over there. But I can't see the Thunder amnestying Perk.
1:07 p.m. Would a championship banner in OKC be a beacon of hope in the future to lure big name free agents since OKC is a smaller market and the weather aint all that great?
1:08 p.m. Money lures big name free agents more than anything, and as long as Durant, Westbrook and Ibaka are in town, the Thunder doesn't have the money to spend on big-name free agents...and doesn't need to.
1:08 p.m. With Westbrook the thunder are 21-4, and he is having one of his best seasons. Why isnt he getting more love for being an allstar?
1:08 p.m. Games missed.
1:08 p.m. I didn't know that a past NBA pick can be on hold since 2006, like the Spurs did (Freeland).
1:09 p.m. Teams keep the draft rights to players until they trade them.
1:09 p.m. It's kind of interesting that we fans don't really want an old vet who's getting a lot of minutes, yet sad for losing another who wasn't getting any.
1:10 p.m. Haha. Excellent point.
1:11 p.m. Since a knock on Perk is he has nobody to guard against Miami, would I be completely nuts if on Wed. night I wanted to see some stretches with Perry Jones in guarding Bosh instead of Perkins? I know PJ's defense isn't up to par but he's super athletic and might be able to guard Bosh on the perimeter a little better than Perk, and allow Ibaka to stay at home to protect the rim. Worth a look anyway? that lineup would be crazy long and athletic
1:11 p.m. I don't think you're crazy. What I do think is crazy is trying the same thing against the Heat only to see it fail over and over again. So it's worth a shot.
1:12 p.m. During the Thunder's first season, I recall you saying that teams shouldn't overpay for a backup point guard. That was looking at Earl Watson. Does the same hold true for Reggie?
1:14 p.m. The difference with Reggie is that he's not just a backup point guard. He's capable of being a starter and an excellent weapon off the bench, a guy who can play with Westbrook and score in bunches. With that said, I don't think he's worth as much (financially speaking) to the Thunder as he is to other teams. I thought the same about Harden.
1:15 p.m. Do you see KD and Russell still being with the Thunder in 4 years?
1:16 p.m. Players like Durant and Westbrook generally leave to go play with other players like Durant and Westbrook. So they have no reason to leave. I say they're still here.
1:17 p.m. Following up on that Bosh comment. A writer friend who covers the Heat says Bosh has not suffered a knee injury. Wanted to make sure I cleaned that up.
1:17 p.m. I live in Oregon and these Blazer fans are giving me a lot of Sh*t, do you think we will win on the road in the Rose Garden so I don't have to get hazed while at the game?
1:19 p.m. You mean the Moda Center? (I loved the name Rose Garden. Wish it didn't have to change). Even though the Blazers have won two of three against the Thunder, I still think OKC is a better team. Portland creates matchup problems. But I like the Thunder any time they play the Blazers.
1:19 p.m. Who do you think, besides KD, is the next MVP during these games without RW?
1:19 p.m. Ibaka. He's been the most consistent.
1:19 p.m. I think Collison should get more minutes than he does. Is it a match up issue?
1:20 p.m. I've felt that way for five years. I don't know what the issue is. It may be a Perk issue.
1:20 p.m. How good has Durant been? So good that people are asking about trading Russ again. Have we not learned anything???
1:21 p.m. Comment of the day goes to you, Tom.
1:21 p.m. What do you think the thunder record would be if durant was out 10 games instead of WB? What would his stats look like?
1:23 p.m. Don't know. But I do know that Westbrook's attacking style is greatly benefited by Durant's presence. Nobody talks about that. We've grown to appreciate how Westbrook's presence benefits Durant simply because we've seen Durant and the Thunder struggle without Westbrook in the lineup. But if Westbrook had to play a playoff series without Durant, it wouldn't be pretty. That's not taking anything away from Westbrook. It's just pointing out something that nobody talks about.
1:24 p.m. If you were Sam Presti, would you go after Arron Afflalo?
1:25 p.m. Yes. But as it's been pointed out, if I was twice as smart as I think I am, Presti still would be smarter. That's probably why he's not going after him.
1:25 p.m. With Wade not 100%, do you think the Thunder can now win it all?
1:26 p.m. I think Wade's health is the biggest key to Miami's championship hopes. If he's not close to himself, the Heat can forget it. For as great as LeBron is, I can't see him leading Miami to a title without a healthy and effective Wade by his side.
1:26 p.m. why is OKC so hesitant to start the MVP chant?
1:27 p.m. Something I continue to be baffled by. I hope they do it tonight.
1:27 p.m. Thanks for joining us today. Enjoy the game tonight.


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HARRISBURG - The Corbett administration's plan to consolidate the state health centers calls for moving a regional health office from Wilkes-Barre to Scranton and moving the health center at the same Wilkes-Barre location to a site in the Hazleton area yet to be determined.
This move is part of a proposal to change the way some basic public health services are delivered. The goal is to consolidate the state health centers in 60 counties down to 34 as part of the fiscal 2013-14 state budget, Acting Health Secretary Michael Wolf told the Senate Appropriations Committee Tuesday.
Sens. John Blake, D-22, Archbald, and Lisa Baker, R-20, Lehman Twp., questioned Mr. Wolf about the impact of the consolidation in Northeast Pennsylvania.
Currently, the Health Department's Northeast district office and the Luzerne County State Health Center are located at the same location but in separate suites at 665 Carey Ave., Wilkes-Barre.
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Review: Gravity
Two of FMR's film critics went to see Gravity this weekend and here's what they thought of Cuarón's unusual space odyssey starring George Clooney and Sandra Bullock.
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Another masterful project by Alfonso Cuarón, "Gravity" grabs moviegoers from the first five minutes and never relinquishes with its beautiful visuals and perfectly choreographed tension and suspense.
Directed by Alfonso Cuarón
Starring Sandra Bullock, George Clooney
One of the oldest movie plot devices is "Monster in the House", where characters are threatened by some sort of devastating force in a confined space or environment. This could be in the form of a supernatural ghost or force haunting house dwellers in the "Paranormal Activity" or "Poltergeist" series, or massive dinosaurs devouring humans across the isolated Isla Nubar in the iconic "Jurassic Park". "Gravity", by definition, is not a monster movie purely because it takes place in the least confined area in existence: outer space. But the sense of impending doom and the character's hampered mobility makes "Gravity" an incredibly powerful cinematic experience that hearkens the best of the horror, action, and dramatic genres. It reaches for the stars and never lets moviegoers out of its orbit.
"Gravity" starts off with the maverick crew captain Matt Kowalski (George Clooney) spinning around carefree in space while providing guidance to his novice colleague Dr. Ryan Stone (Sandra Bullock). We immediately learn that Kowalski is fun-loving but also completely in control, a man who is master of his own emotions and able to focus and adapt to any possible hazardous situation. Stone on the other hand is frail and timid, desperately avoiding any conversational topic or human interaction in favor of the therapeutic isolation and silence of space. But speeding debris suddenly attacks their vessel, and Kowalski and Bullock are thrust into empty orbit of the earth's atmosphere only joined by a flimsy tether cord as they attempt to find a way back to the blue dot.
The film has very strong themes of human evolution and maturity, as Bullock develops from a hopeless and scared as Clooney attempts to rear her through the situation like a parent comforting their child during a bad dream. And even in the vast emptiness of space, the same foes still show their face: the constant return of the devastating debris, constantly malfunctioning electrical devices, and the complete inability for characters to control their environment or situation. Space is without conscious, and Stone's biggest enemy here is her self-doubt. This movie isn't so much a story about surviving in space as much as conquering your fears and developing self-reliance. Good thing though that the film does an excellent job at both.
One film that "Gravity" is clearly similar to is that of "Apollo 13", where an ill-fated craft malfunction lead to NASA and astronauts on board teaming up to find a way for the crew to get home. And even though both films showcased the triumph of quick human ingenuity over nearly hopeless circumstances, "Gravity" is uniquely different in that Stone and Kowalski must rely completely on their own instincts without anyone's help or guidance. Stone's symbolic birth and maturation throughout the film, from learning how to move crawl in zero gravity to even learning to read and speak brings back memories of the classic human evolution space race in "2001: A Space Odyssey". This film borrows the best aspects of its sci-fi and dramatic predecessors while providing enough original material to be a modern classic.
There are no real flaws to "Gravity" except that it may be a tad self-aware and congratulatory of how good it is, but frankly it earned that right to boast. The cinematography is awe-inspiring and the VFX are state of the art, so much that it would be just as enjoyable to watch the crew work without in peace without conflict instead of being thrust into turmoil. It is truly a film whose directorial vision has been brought to life without compromise, just as the past Alfonso Cuarón film "Children of Men" created a gritty and hopelessly surreal post-apocalyptic landscape that made audiences question what was a movie set and what was reality. Bullock gives a masterful performance, showcasing a magnificent triumph over tragedy tale as Clooney gives his always-welcome, easy-going joker performance. The tension is fierce but the comedic relief is soothing. And the consistent awe-inspiring view of Earth is a treasure. "Gravity" hits all the right notes to elevate itself above the fall film slate as the best major studio film of 2013 without question.
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Much of the pre-release buzz around Alfonso Cuaron's Gravity has featured comparisons to 2001: A Space Odyssey. That Kubrick classic is not only held up as one of the greatest space-set movies ever, but also as one of the best made in any genre whatsoever. With its icy, yet hypnotic, atmosphere and complex symbolism, it's no surprise that 2001 is still kept on such a lofty perch. How can Gravity measure up to 2001's legacy? The short answer is that it doesn't. The long answer is that it doesn't because it's a totally different sort of space adventure, one that succeeds effortlessly on its own terms.
Instead of trying to one-up Kubrick's film, Cuarón has made a movie that is the polar opposite. 2001 is a heady puzzle open to all sorts of interpretations, even as it's dressed up as a sci-fi adventure. Gravity is infinitely simpler. That's a statement, not an insult. Gravity isn't out to ask big questions or leave us scratching our heads. Instead, it's an expertly calibrated thrill-ride that seamlessly moves from one set-piece to the next, all executed with magnificent skill.
The plot is but a simple tale of man vs. the environment. After a Russian satellite is destroyed, the debris wipes out the space shuttle carrying veteran astronaut Matt Kowalski (George Clooney), and first-time space walker Dr. Ryan Stone (Sandra Bullock). With communications with Houston down, the pair are left to their own devices to survive long enough for some sort of rescue. Only, as the opening title cards inform us, this is an environment where there can be no happy co-existence. Life in space is impossible, so it's not a matter of whether the characters can adjust to their surroundings. They know full well what awaits them if they fail.
And as a tale of desperation and determination, it's hard to fault what Cuarón and his team have pulled off. Running at a crisp 90 minutes, you'd be hard pressed to find a wasted moment in this visual roller coaster as it careens from one big moment to the next. Even in standard 2D, the sensation of being in space fully comes through thanks to Cuarón's bravura direction, along with Emmanuel Lubezki's photography, and the staggering visual effects that fill out his shots. As in Children of Men (2006), there are quite a few long takes, which only heightens the sensation of zero-gravity terror. Steven Price's score is also quite powerful, used consistently but never to the point that it becomes a suffocating sonic distraction.
But it's not all technical showmanship that makes Gravity such a relentlessly effective experience. Children of Men was also a first-rate bit of filmmaking, but it suffered from thin scripting and lukewarm performances. Gravity's writing may not be its strong point, but it certainly hits the mark considerably better than Children of Men ever did. There's little room to create full, satisfying dramatic arcs, but the scant characterization does come through in moving, and ultimately rousing, ways.
This is largely due to what leading lady Bullock pulls off as the film's emotional anchor. While her co-star is used more for cheeky asides and star power (sometimes distractingly so), Bullock is fully convincing with what could have been an empty shell of a character. First and foremost, Dr. Stone has to simply survive, and Bullock carries herself with the right amount of fear and steely determination. The film could have easily turned into nothing more than an hour and a half of Bullock screaming and panting. Instead, there's enough attention to her character's past, as well as enough moments that give the actress room to breathe, that make her someone worth rooting for, instead of a blank audience surrogate.
Of course, given the set up, this means that the information we learn about Dr. Stone has to come in the form of dialogue that manages to cover all of the BIG important details of her life. It's not the most elegant approach, but Cuarón's directing never flags in the quieter moments. When things slow down (relatively speaking), and silence takes over, Bullock turns the handful of character details into a surprisingly affecting performance. The actress may not have much to sell, but she gives it her all and sells the hell out of it, even when the script threatens to become hackneyed.
All of this builds to a tremendous finish that is not only visceral, but also quite emotional. It's tempting to refer to Gravity as little more than an expertly-crafted theme park ride. However, I doubt anyone has ever been on a ride that worked their emotions over along with their nerves and adrenaline glands. Gravity is a narratively simple film, but to dismiss its achievements so flippantly ignores the tremendous amount of effort put forth by those involved. Cuarón's film, which took seven years to reach screens, is a powerful cinematic experience that uses its simplicity wisely, rather than as a crutch. It's not the next 2001, and it doesn't need to be. Gravity is its own sort of space adventure, and it's a fantastic one to boot. That ought to be enough.
Jordan Baker


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Hundreds of thousands of disabled Israelis find it impossible to go to the movies as 65% of theaters lack wheelchair access, comfortable view of screen
David Regev
Published: 12.15.11, 08:02 / Israel Activism
David Regev
The survey, conducted ahead of Disability Awareness Day, included 228 movie theaters across Israel.
According to the association's chairman, Yuval Wagner, "Hundreds of thousands of citizens are finding it difficult to enjoy a night out at the cinema. We call on theater owners to make them accessible. We want movie theaters to be convenient for everyone."