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Basilisk Games is 10 years old! We would have never thought in 2005 that we'd still be here working on games in 2015. Time flies when you're having fun, as they say!
To celebrate our 10-year anniversary, we've redesigned the website. Our last update was 6 years ago, so yeah, it was time (edit: although, with all the trouble we've had during the upgrade, no wonder we waited six years to do it. -BW). We're also giving away some free T-Shirts with the new Basilisk logo. Visit here for a chance to win one. We'll have other specials in the next few weeks.
Oh, and we're sorry that we're not quite ready to announce our next title. Rest assured that our next project is being worked on as you read this. More info to come…
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Saturday - May 02, 2015
Basilisk Games - Celebrating 10 Years
Basilisk Games has an updated website, and news from Thomas Riegsecker celebrating that he has been in business for ten years now as an indie developer.
Wednesday - February 11, 2015
RPGWatch - Basilisk Games Interview
So here is my next interview this week, this time with Thomas Riegsecker that was requested by Gilliatt on my suggestion thread in the forums. So enjoy everyone.
Couchpotato: Congratulations on releasing Eschalon: Book 3 last year. How has the game been received, and did the launch errors affect sales?
Thomas Riegsecker: Thank you. Book III has done as well as the other two games, although yes, the botched launch negatively affected the first week of sales, which is arguably the most important. To counter that bad launch, we ran some early promotions on Steam and GoG which was good for unit sales, but of course the amount earned per game has be notably less. It has sort of all balanced out now.
Couchpotato: Last year there was talk about a new expansion for Eschalon: Book 3. It that still a possibility, or has it been scrapped?
Thomas Riegsecker: Anything is a possibility down the road. Eschalon has been good to us, and we'd love to give fans some of the updates and additional content that has been discussed over the years. The plan right now is to continue developing our next game, and after that we will absolutely consider giving the trilogy a fresh update and add new content. We'll let the Eschalon fans decide if an updated trilogy with new content is something they'd want us to spend our resources on.
Tuesday - December 30, 2014
Basilisk Games - Thank You For A Great 2014
Basilisk Games posted a thank you to all their supporters for a great year in 2014.
Dearest Fan/Customer/Friend:
The staff at Basilisk Games want to thank you for a wonderful 2014. The final Eschalon game was launched last February and marked the end of a long road for us. Thank you for being part of it!
As for 2015 and beyond, all we can say right now is that a number of projects are brewing here in the studio. We'll be working on a few smaller titles outside the Basilisk Games label while we continue to develop our next RPG franchise. There is also a growing number of requests from fans to see the Eschalon series rebuilt with a HD widescreen engine, additional content and extended storyline. Anything is possible; the future is bright with unlimited possibilities, much like it was when we started Book I development back in 2005!
Thanks again for your support. We will see all of you next year!
Thank you Black Rune for sending in the link.
Saturday - June 21, 2014
Basilisk Games - Eschalon: Trilogy 50% Off
The entire Eschalon: Trilogy from Basilisk Games is 50% Off on Steam for $9.99. You can also purchase each episode separately for half off also until June 30th.
Monday - May 12, 2014
Basilisk Games - Studio Update
Basilisk Games has a new post on the company's forum with news on the studios future, and why the developer has gone silent. Don't worry though it's not all bad news.
I'm quiet because this is a transitional period for Basilisk. I am trying to secure future promotional agreements for Book III (bundles and spotlight promotions), and I am switching the studio machines over to new software- Unity3D is replacing BlitzMax, Blender is replacing 3DSMax. There is much to learn, and the next game will require a new design process since I will be working with additional people.
Not to mention that I will likely need to secure additional funds for the next game since Book III is probably going to fall a bit short of our first year estimate by about 20%. This is, coincidentally, how much Book III's sales were down our first week compared to Book II). I dislike Kickstarter, so I am looking into private financing.
And yes, to a lesser extent, I am pretty burned out on Eschalon. I regret promising three games from the start. I should have switched over to a new engine after Book II and made a different game, and only now be starting on Book III with a fresh engine. I am sorry to all you hardcore fans that I did not do this- it would have been a great way to end the trilogy.
So...I will likely be quiet for a while, but I do come by the pub every couple days and read through the more active comments. I still do a lot of email support and correspondence, so that is another way to quickly get in touch with me if you need something.
Friday - January 04, 2013
Basilisk Games - 2013 Mega Sale
From the Basilisk site:
2013 Mega Sale!
We received quite a few emails from people upset that we missed Steam's annual Holiday Sale. Sorry about that- we just didn't get the information to them in time. To make up for it, we are having a 4-day sale here on our own website!
Eschalon: Book I for $2.95
Eschalon: Book II for $4.95
Wednesday - November 23, 2011
Basilisk Games - Holiday Sale
Basilisk Games holiday sale has begun. You can get Eschalon Book 1 or 2 for 50% off. Unfortunatly the DVDs for Eschalon Book 2 are currently sold out, but you can still get the download version for $12.50. Book one is priced at $9.95.
Thursday - September 08, 2011
Basilisk Games - Goodbye, Summer!
Another minor item - it doesn't seem long ago that Basilisk was writing they were scaling back for Summer - but now they're back to it in full swing:
It's funny- when you post something like "we're relaxing a bit this summer" people assume that you mean you've left the building and shut off the lights. Not so at all! We've been here, just working more in a "part-time" fashion. Now that Summer is showing herself to the door, we're back in the studio moving full speed ahead. We're putting together the information needed to announce the next game, and working with Steam on a fix for the Lion + Steam + Eschalon bug that has popped up a few weeks ago. More info soon!
Monday - August 01, 2011
Basilisk Games - Summer Break
Basilisk has kicked up an update on what they have been doing - enjoying summer, is the answer:
Lots of people have been emailing us to find out what's going on. Well, it's summer! Honestly, to avoid complete burnout we pretty much halt development over the summer months so we can get in family vacations and synthesize some vitamin D via contact with the sun.
With the end of summer slowly approaching, we'll be back in "full development mode" soon enough. That means the official Book III announcement (and some early screenshots) shouldn't be too far off. Until then, get outside and enjoy these hot, lazy days!
Friday - May 20, 2011
Basilisk Games - Interview @ Gaming Irresponsibly
Basilisk's Thomas Riegsecker has been interviewed at Gaming Irresponsibly about developing indie RPGs and their approach. Here's a snip on Book III:
There hasn't been any news regarding Book III lately. Without any spoilers, what are some of the concepts that you think will go into its development?
With Book III, we are looking at what made the first two games successful and build upon those elements. While that seems like an obvious response, the truth is that it's often difficult for developers to acknowledge this and give current fans "more of what they want" instead of pushing the gameplay in a new direction, looking to acquire a larger audience.
I've always said that Eschalon is not intended to be a ground-breaking reinvention of the role-playing genre. On the contrary, we want to make a solid, memorable, and thoroughly enjoyable game built on the established fundamentals of what made those classic RPGs so fun.
Book III will feature more of everything our fans love- hundreds of additional items, more quests, more puzzles, and more story. We will further balance character stats and skills using feedback gathered from Book II. Players can expect a multitude of hidden areas and secrets that will take months to uncover. Book III is the final game in the trilogy and we want this to be a fulfilling ending for everyone who has gone on this journey with us.
And finally, we will be releasing some of our development tools as well, so that players can work on their own maps and share them with the community. This, more than anything, is what I am looking forward to: playing maps made by other people!
Thursday - April 07, 2011
Basilisk Games - Projects Update
Basilisk has posted an update on their projects - Eschalon: Book III is a given, of course, but apparently they have a sci-fi design kicking around:
Book III remains officially unannounced, but we are certainly hard at work on it. For the final game in the trilogy, the size of the team has grown and we are giddy with excitement to show you what we are working on! However, don't expect to hear much more or see any screenshots until we make an formal announcement later this summer. As for a release date, it's definitely not going to be this year, so let's just go with "when it's done."
There are always other projects simmering here at the studio, and we hope to make an announcement regarding our first post-Eschalon project soon. Many of you have heard rumors that we have been working on a Sci-Fi based RPG for quite some time, and that is true, though we are not prepared just yet to say that is what's coming next. Just keep an eye on our forums, Twitter feed or Facebook page because those are the places we tend to "slip" information about what projects we playing around with day-to-day.
Tuesday - December 16, 2008
Basilisk Games - Website Back Up
Basilisk Games had some temporary problems with their official site earlier today and let us know the details in this thread posted by the Wrangler in Chief. Apparently, it appears to be a configuration problem rather than hacking.
The site is back up now barring some intermittent problems as per Thomas's udate in the thread linked above.
Friday - May 09, 2008
Basilisk Games - New Forums Coming
The Basilisk site site has news they'll replace their forums with shiny new ones next Monday...given they've previously said they might "officially" unveil Eschalon: Book II around May, we're hoping this is a sign they're getting ready.
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Here is Steven Sinofsky's resignation letter to Microsoft employees
0. phoneArena posted on 13 Nov 2012, 02:17
Steven Sinofsky, the head of Windows at Microsoft, has shockingly left the company weeks after the launch of the Surface tablet, the first device Microsoft built on its own…
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1. nobelset (Posts: 270; Member since: 17 Oct 2012)
We'll miss you steven :D
7. PhenomFaz (Posts: 1236; Member since: 26 Sep 2012)
Why do all significant people in the tech industry share the name Steve in some form or the other? Steve Jobs, Steve Ballmaer, Steven....? Uncanny!
I wish I was named in this pattern...today I would have been a tech mogul :)
9. -box- (Posts: 3991; Member since: 04 Jan 2012)
"It's a pretty name"
Also Stephen Elop.
10. gwuhua1984 (Posts: 1237; Member since: 06 Mar 2012)
I think he left out Stephen Elop's name on purpose...
2. wendygarett (unregistered)
Sent from Windows rt :')
11. Cyan3boN (Posts: 446; Member since: 23 Feb 2012)
i dont believe u :)
3. fsnas (Posts: 104; Member since: 18 Jun 2012)
we all hope you the best!!
4. hiBreed (Posts: 90; Member since: 29 May 2012)
wow, he had quite a reign, +1 for all of you
5. phil2n (Posts: 487; Member since: 30 Apr 2012)
crapp!!!. apples going to pirate him as replacement of Scott Forstall
8. pongkie (Posts: 655; Member since: 20 Aug 2011)
what if scott move into MS and steve to apple.. that would be crazy
6. shuaibhere (Posts: 1986; Member since: 07 Jul 2012)
Well... he was not marketing person like bill gates.....he is main reason for the development of the windows.....
Microsoft will miss him a lot....
12. kstandish42 (Posts: 1; Member since: 13 Nov 2012)
Not saying this will happen, but with the advent of chrome os, it could be he was sniped by google after the development of windows 8.

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City tour in Rocamadour
Insider walking tour in Paris
Orientation of Bordeaux, Arcachon, Moissac, Albi, Villefranche de Rouergue, Brive-la Gaillarde, Sarlat la Caneda and Orleans
See Esplanade des Quinconces, Champs Elysées, Place de la Concorde and the Arc de Triomphe
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9 hot buffet breakfasts
3 dinners
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Day 1Arrive Paris Day 1 - Arrive Paris
Welcome to Paris, the City of Light. France is a diverse and fascinating country with so much to offer. From architecture to cuisine, your trip reveals a host of secret regional delights and specialities. Relax after your journey or take a wander through the streets of this beautiful city. This evening, meet for a Welcome Reception with your fellow travellers and Travel Director. An orientation drive shows you sights such as the Champs Elysées and the Arc de Triomphe.
Les Jardins Du Marais
Les Jardins Du Marais
Day 2Paris – TGV Train – Bordeaux (2 Nights) Day 2 - Paris – TGV Train – Bordeaux (2 Nights)
This morning board the fast and efficient TGV train to Bordeaux. Wine has been produced in the region since the 8th century and the biannual wine fair held in the city attracts buyers from all over the world. See the sights including the magnificent Esplanade des Quinconces during your orientation. Tonight join your companions for a Regional Meal at a local restaurant.
Best Western Bayonne Etche Ona
Best Western Bayonne Etche Ona
Day 3Excursion to Pilat and Arcachon Day 3 - Excursion to Pilat and Arcachon
This morning visit the Dune du Pilat, Europe's tallest sand dune on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean. A short drive will bring you to Arcachon, a town famous for its oysters. Why not sample some fresh at one of the beachside cafes during your free time. Later arrive back in Bordeaux where you have time to explore the city or perhaps join an Optional Experience to the nearby town of St. Emilion.
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Secrets Of The Bordelaise With Lunch Or Dinner
We'll journey through the rolling vineyards of the Bordeaux region to our favourite French Chateau Estate. Enjoy a a guided tour of the vineyards and cellars before a wine tasting, all while learning the secrets of the French wine-making process. Later, discover the World Heritage monolithic church of St. Emilion, before dining in traditional Bordelaise style, with drinks included. May be operated without dining for €49.
Adult Price: €80.00
Day 4Bordeaux – Moissac – Albi Day 4 - Bordeaux – Moissac – Albi
This morning visit picturesque Moissac on the banks of the Tarn River. The town is a stop on the Way of St. James, the pilgrim walk to Galicia. Visit Saint-Pierre Abbey, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy a Be My Guest lunch where you have the opportunity to learn about the culture and food from this region. Later arrive in Albi, birthplace of the famous French artist Toulouse Lautrec. View the UNESCO World Heritage Cathedral which dates back to the 13th century.
Mercure Bastides Authentic Accommodation
Mercure Bastides Authentic Accommodation
Optional Experiences
Albi Experience
Enjoy a walking tour of this historic UNESCO World Heritage listed town with your local specialist. You'll also visit the museum of acclaimed artist, Toulouse Lautrec, who was born nearby.
Adult Price: €38.00
Day 5Albi – Villefranche de Rouergue – Rocamadour – Brive-la-Gaillarde (2 Nights) Day 5 - Albi – Villefranche de Rouergue – Rocamadour – Brive-la-Gaillarde (2 Nights)
This morning stop in the fortified town of Villefranche de Rouergue where you can explore the narrow streets and squares. At Rocamadour, a town built onto a cliff face, visit the Sanctuary and view the Black Madonna with your Local Specialist. During your free time why not try some of the regions local produce such as goat's cheese, walnuts and foie gras?
Le Quercy
Le Quercy
Day 6Sarlat-la-Canéda – Lascaux Caves Excursion Day 6 - Sarlat-la-Canéda – Lascaux Caves Excursion
This morning visit Sarlat-la-Canéda and wander through the markets where the local people shop for fresh food. Visit Lascaux, famous for its caves with paintings thought to date back over 17,000 years. The caves are now protected and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, but an included visit to the replica cave will allow you to witness this rare cave art.
Optional Experiences
Collonges La Rouge with Dinner
Wander through this stunning red sandstone village surrounded by vineyards and walnut trees. Later, we'll enjoy a wonderful meal in one of the most beautiful villages in France.
Adult Price: €54.00
Castles and Cruise of the Dordogne
Take a voyage through history as we visit Beynac, one of the most beautiful villages in France and a focal point of the Hundred Years' War. With the Dordogne river acting as a border, the French and English vied for dominance from their respective fortresses of Beynac and Castelnaud. Then, from prehistoric Roque Gageac, we'll board a traditional Gabare boat and relax on a cruise on the most scenic part of the Dordogne.
Adult Price: €46.00
Day 7Brive-la-Gaillarde – Oradour-sur-Glane – Orleans Day 7 - Brive-la-Gaillarde – Oradour-sur-Glane – Orleans
This morning visit the martyr village of Oradour-sur-Glane where in 1944 a Nazi attack razed the town to the ground. Learn about the attack and why the town has been left as a reminder of the horrors of war. Later during your orientation of Orleans view the Sainte Croix Cathedral and the statue to the 'Maid of Orleans' - Joan of Arc.
Day 8Orleans – Versailles – Paris (2 Nights) Day 8 - Orleans – Versailles – Paris (2 Nights)
This morning visit the historic town of Versailles. Why not join an Optional Experience to the palace and gardens which have played a huge part in French and European history. Later arrive in Paris. Tonight why not consider attending a Parisian Cabaret?
Les Jardins Du Marais
Les Jardins Du Marais
Optional Experiences
Moulin Rouge Cabaret And Dinner
Enjoy dinner and cabaret, including wine and champagne, at the world-famous Moulin Rouge – the original Paris cabaret. Immortalized by the award-winning film of the same name, this Parisian institution features 60 dancers and entertainers and over 1000 costumes!
Adult Price: €162.00
Nouvelle Eve Cabaret And Dinner
Join us for dinner with wine included at one of the most prestigious cabaret shows in town, where you'll watch an evening of exciting acts, stunning tableaux and wonderful entertainment – including the world famous Can-Can. A Parisian night you'll never forget.
Adult Price: €139.00
Versailles Palace, Gardens And Fountains
Built for the Sun King, Louis XIV, the Palace of Versailles was the envy of every European ruler. Your Local Specialist will take you through the State apartments and Hall of Mirrors, with free time to stroll the symmetrical tree-lined gardens as the fountains play. This optional is subject to availability.
Adult Price: €69.00
Day 9Paris Sightseeing Day 9 - Paris Sightseeing
Today visit the second level of the Eiffel Tower with great views across the city. Later your Local Specialist reveals not just where, but how real Parisians live and shop, showing you the enchanting hidden squares and secret passages of one of Paris's oldest historical neighbourhoods. This short insider walk finishes at one of Paris's loveliest squares, little known to outsiders, but a real favourite of the locals. The rest of the day is yours to explore Paris. Why not travel to the Montmartre area with its local artists, visit Notre Dame or a famous museum? You could join an Optional Experience to Monet's Gardens in Giverney. Tonight join your Travel Director and fellow companions for a Farewell Dinner.
Optional Experiences
Giverny House And Gardens Of Claude Monet
Today, with our Local Specialist, we'll visit the charming former home of the greatest Impressionist painter, Claude Monet, which inspired his magnificent water lily paintings. Our coach will take us to the village of Giverny where we'll enjoy a tour of the delightful house, gardens and famous Japanese bridge.
Adult Price: €49.00
Seine Cruise And Paris Illuminations
Paris at night is a city transformed. Enjoy this superb 'City of Light' on a leisurely cruise along the River Seine. Afterwards, as we drive through this amazing city, we'll stop at some vantage points for you to capture the fascinating sights on camera. In summer, this trip may take place before sunset.
Adult Price: €38.00
Day 10Depart Paris Day 10 - Depart Paris
This morning after breakfast, say 'au revoir' as your memorable holiday through France comes to an end. Transfers are available. Conditions apply.
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See Esplanade des Quinconces, Champs Elysées, Place de la Concorde and the Arc de Triomphe
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Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
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NEW YORK — Red Carpet Manicure is bringing the professional salon experience to the mass market with its new at-home LED gel polish manicure and pedicure system.
Launching nationwide at Ulta in early September, Red Carpet Manicure officially unveiled the innovative gel nail polish system to beauty editors at a press event Wednesday in New York.
A full system costs $57.94 or just $2.90 each for 20 at-home applications compared with an average of $40 for each professional application in a salon.
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"Office Killer," the directing debut of renowned art photographer Cindy Sherman, will have its world premiere in competition at the 50th Locarno Intl. Film Festival, which runs Aug. 6-16 in the Swiss lakeside town.Produced by Christine Vachon and Pamela Koffler, the Killer Films production of a Good Fear film is being sold worldwide by Miramax Intl. Molly Ringwald, Jeanne Tripplehorn, Carol Kane and Eric Bogosian star in the black comedy about a magazine copy editor whose job is "downsized" and begins, one by one, to take revenge on her colleagues.
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Land Rover North America Tests the Boundaries With Intel Mobile Technology
SAN FRANCISCO, Intel Developer Forum, March 2 -- Land Rover announced today that the award-winning Land Rover LR3 is being unveiled by Intel Corporation as the first vehicle to demonstrate integration of its newest Intel(R) Centrino(TM) mobile technology-based concept mobile PC today at the Intel Developer Forum in San Francisco.
Incorporating the Intel concept mobile PC designed for on-the-go entertainment, the LR3 offers a look at an enhanced driving experience through the integration of entertainment, communications and computing capabilities into the car. The concept mobile PC weighs 2.5 pounds and is placed in a docking station in the LR3 to be easily taken in and out of the car to provide consumers with access to their personal media -- such as music, movies and e-mail -- wherever they are.
"Integrating Intel's mobile technology into LR3 is a perfect fit for Land Rover," said Richard Beattie, executive vice president, Land Rover North America. "As the most technologically-advanced Land Rover ever built, the addition of even more advanced capabilities makes this project an exciting venture."
The Intel concept mobile PC acts as a gaming console, home theater, MP3 player or business companion to meet the entertainment and communication needs of LR3 consumers. Intel is leading the industry to drive innovation that brings new features and usage models to users and overall opportunities for growth in the PC industry.
"Intel's new concept mobile PC shows how Centrino mobile technology can be used to address the emerging 'on-the-go' lifestyle of consumers," said Mike Trainor, Intel's chief mobile technology evangelist. "With this concept, Intel and Land Rover are providing accessible car entertainment and communications luxury to the growing number of consumers who want to have access to their content and be able to communicate with friends and family from anywhere."
The Land Rover LR3 has served as a state-of-the-art canvas for Intel's concept mobile PC -- making integration into LR3's existing technology a simple task. The LR3 incorporates purposeful and convenient technology, most importantly introducing Terrain Response(TM), a class-leading driving system that allows simple control of sophisticated technical features.
The highly acclaimed Terrain Response system provides flexible and automatic control of the vehicle in all driving conditions with one rotary dial. Upon choosing one of five terrain settings, the vehicle is configured to manage the underlying terrain -- optimizing ride height, throttle map, differentials, Hill Descent Control, Electronic Traction Control, and Dynamic Stability Control.
LR3 offers intelligent shift transmission, an available 7-inch LCD touch screen with voice-activated on- and off-road navigation system, and a four-wheel drive information system that displays key vehicle statistics on screen. LR3 also boasts a 550-watt harman/kardon(R) LOGIC7(TM) digital surround-sound AM/FM-stereo audio system with six-disc in-dash CD changer and 14 speakers.
Intel's concept mobile PC demonstration augments LR3's in-car entertainment options, leveraging the vehicle's MOST(R) (Media Orientated System Transport) network. The MOST system runs at 25 Mbps and is used for the in-car entertainment system where huge volumes of data associated with the entertainment, navigation and communication systems have to be handled. MOST technology allows up to 15 synchronous channels of high-quality video and audio signals to be networked, supporting the versatile in-car entertainment, navigation and information system.
Land Rover North America is part of Aston Martin Jaguar Land Rover with headquarters in Irvine, California. Land Rover established operations in the U.S. in 1986, and now imports and distributes Range Rover, LR3 and Freelander vehicles manufactured by Land Rover in Solihull, England. Land Rover's worldwide operations are wholly owned by Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, Michigan. For information about the Land Rover retailer nearest you, call 800-FIND-4WD or log on to www.LandRoverusa.com.
Vehicle specifications and features are subject to change. For the latest Land Rover pricing and product information, contact Land Rover North America Corporate Communications at (949) 341-5800. Land Rover-related press releases and electronic photos of the company's products are available on-line in the Land Rover section of Ford Motor Company's news media website (media.landrover.com).
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City council is now on summer break, but members of the finance committee put in a couple of hours of work Thursday morning.
In addition to questioning CFO Mike Ruta over lingering issues stemming from the KPMG audit into the construction of the new police headquarters building, councillors looked after some neglected business.
The cost of road work this year will be more expensive than city officials had expected.
Public works director Brad Sacher said a jump in the cost of asphalt is resulting in a seven per cent increase in street pavement costs.
Sacher also said that contractors have so much work that they don't expect to be able to meet the city's timelines for completion — so they're including the penalties they expect the city to impose in the bids they're making for the road work.
Wyatt, chairman of the committee, said the contractors would be paying the city penalties with the money the city paid them to do the work.
Fire-paramedic overtime costs still unaccounted for
Transcona councillor Russ Wyatt isn't pleased with the administration of the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service, which has yet to account for its 2013 overtime costs.
A report from the WFPS was due on Thursday's agenda of finance committee but there was no one from WFPS there and CFO Ruta said a report will be ready for September.
"The fact it's been on the agenda since November and it's not here is not acceptable," said Wyatt, chairman of the committee.
With no alternatives, the committee put the issue over to its September meeting.
The WFPS was facing a multi-million-dollar overtime bill last year, mainly due to a shortage of firefighters. The issue resulted in a showdown between the firefighters' union and service administration, which was preparing to reduce staffing at two fire halls to deal with a budget shortfall.
But staffing changes never happened after the union and service administration said they'd agreed on a plan to reduce overtime costs.
Ruta said the service was still showing overtime costs for 2013 of $3.8 million but expected that number would be reduced once the final report is in.
The report is also expected to show how the costs were reduced.
Strict budget rules to be enforced
Departments at city hall have been given strict budget guidelines for 2015.
Chief financial officer Mike Ruta told the finance committee Thursday that all departments were told they had to keep their budgets at 2014 levels, with the only exception those that are dealing with new projects ordered by council.
Ruta said the budget order also applies to salary increases, adding any additional cost increases because of salary bumps have to be matched with cuts to the department.
"We've told people that every other category has to stay at the same level as previous years," Ruta said.
Ruta informed the committee of the budget restriction after Coun. Paula Havixbeck proposed a motion that departments be required to submit a business case proposal for any budget increase greater than the Consumer Price Index.
Havixbeck (Charleswood-Tuxedo) said that budget process is used by other municipalities. She said she'll bring the proposal to executive policy committee for consideration in September.
Province should review city hall's governance model: Wyatt
Wyatt called on the provincial government to appoint a judicial inquiry into the goings-on at city hall earlier this week and on Thursday he said it should also review the governance model at city hall.
Wyatt said it's been almost 12 years since the province introduced the City of Winnipeg Charter, adding the province needs to review the powers of the mayor's office and how standing committees function and relate to administration.
"Everything should be on the table, especially comparing how Winnipeg operates to other municipalities in Manitoba," Wyatt said. "It's been 12 years, so the time is now."
Wyatt said he doesn't believe that city hall needs the powerful executive policy committee, which is sometimes referred to as the mayor's cabinet, adding administrative recommendations are wrongly screened by the mayor's office before going to council.
Wyatt said the province should conduct both reviews simultaneously, adding they're both needed urgently and one shouldn't take priority over the other.


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Leonard Dwarica has been appointed director of the Quinnipiac University School of Law's Center for Health Law and Policy.
Dwarica, distinguished practitioner in residence of health law at the university since 2010, was previously an adjunct professor of law from 2001 to 2004 and again from 2008 to 2010 at Quinnipiac.
As part of his new role, he will be responsible for maintaining an active relationship with the university's Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine to bring law and medical students closer together.
"We hope to cultivate that relationship and ensure the medical school students know our law students are not their enemies, but rather part of the health care delivery team," Dwarica said. "Right now, if you ask any physician, most will say they view lawyers as the enemy. We hope to change that."
He said he hopes to get medical students involved with lawyers who can offer advice and guidance as well as answer their questions.
"We want the medical students to view attorneys as their colleagues," Dwarica said. "As a doctor, you need to understand as much about the environment of medical practice as possible. We can help the medical school faculty teach the medical students valuable information that is not part of the medical curriculum."
In turn, he said, the law students will have the opportunity to better understand how doctors are trained to provide quality health care.
"We are trying to shape a sense of cooperation," Dwarica said. "We are all in this together."
He said it is a wonderful time to go into the practice of health law.
"It is one of the most challenging and stimulating areas in which an attorney can choose to practice," he said. "The enactment and implementation of various health care programs, at both the federal and state levels, have expanded the opportunities for attorneys who have broad backgrounds in the various areas of expertise which comprise health law."
Previously, he was senior counsel at the Bayer Corporation.
"Professor Dwarica's practice experience, analytical abilities and interpersonal skills will help to catalyze a new era in the study of health law and policy," said John Thomas, professor in the Quinnipiac University School of Law.
The Center for Health Law and Policy provides law students with the knowledge, skills and experience essential to a career in health care law.
Together with the Health Law Society, the center arranges numerous informal talks by health law practitioners, who inform students about opportunities in the many subfields of health law practice. In addition, the center sponsors a health care law speaker series that brings leading experts to the School of Law to speak on emerging trends.
Dwarica earned a law degree from the Pace University School of Law, a master's degree in biology from New York University and a bachelor's degree in pre-medical sciences from St. Peter's College in Jersey City, N.J. He is a retired colonel in the Medical Service Corps of the U.S. Army Reserve.
He is a member of the American Bar Association, the Connecticut State Bar Association and the New York State Bar Association and is admitted to practice in the states of New York and New Jersey.
Dwarica is married to Geri, his wife of 47 years. They are the parents to three sons: Len, Scott and Christopher.
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My apologies, but I tried to follow along on the thread about strikers vs. hammers and got lost. So here is my specific question.
On a Taurus Mil-pro 45acp, there does not appear to be an external hammer. But the gun is listed as SA/DA. Can you still have an internal hammer and have the gun shoot in sa mode after the first da shot? If so, How does the first shot get to be da if when you rack the first round, it cocks the internal hammer?
I have to admit, I'm thoroughly confused. Be gentle.
It is a striker fire with a Glock trigger. This is from their site.
New Unique SA/DA Trigger System
The PT24/7 Pro Trigger system solves the double action/single action dilemma once and for all. Figure 1 shows the trigger at full rest. When a round is chambered, the trigger sets in single action mode with the trigger traveling freely to the crisp break point shown in figure 2. The trigger resets to DA mode until another round is chambered.
So, the gun rests in DA until its identical Glock like trigger is pressed. Wow, very original.
Still lost. I went to the website, and they only show one figure but reference two. I looked at a video, tell me if this is right:
You chamber a round, the first round is in sa. You fire, and do not release the trigger all at once, but slowly release until you get to the break point and can fire again in SA. If you release all the way, it becomes da again. Is that right?
By not releasing the trigger all the way (releasing until a "click" is heard by disconnector), you are keeping a "pre-load" on the striker.
When the trigger is totally released, the pre-load ceases, and pulling the trigger the next time loads the striker until the sear releases the striker.
The videos on youtube were very interesting. I saw two misfires in one magazine load. Guy said it was still breaking in the gun after 450 rounds. Really? danf_fi explained it right. The gun works like any modern striker fire. They are just naming the operating system differently. This is a Taurus Glock with an external safety with bad reviews. Stick with the Glock or Xd. Go with the PPQ if you have more to spend.
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Guwahati, June 23: The Assam Cricket Association will develop a sporting wicket at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium here, keeping in view the fact that the state does not have quality batsmen at its disposal.
BCCI curator Ashis Bhowmik, who is here to lay a new pitch, is said to have suggested the ACA to go for sporting wickets rather than a green top one, because it would help both bowlers as well as batsmen.
Bhowmik had a threadbare discussion with the Assam Ranji players and our ACA curators Ratul Das and Mukut Kalita yesterday. He suggested that preparing a green top wicket was not difficult, but the host state should also have a strong batting line-up to face an opponent with equally good pace-bowling attack. He was of the view that a sporting wicket could be of help to both bowling as well as batting, said ACA secretary Bikash Baruah.
The players attending the discussion included Abu Nechim Ahmed, Pallav Das, Dhiraj Goswami, Rishav Das and Prasanta Sonowal. ACA officebearers were also present.
Assam has a strong pace-bowling line-up in all age groups but the lack of quality batsmen has been a hindrance. Stating that work to lay the new turf has started, Baruah said the ACA administration has not taken the decision. Unlike the past, we have involved the opinion of the players in developing the pitch. Later on, they will not be able to tell us that the wicket was not conducive for home players, he said.


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RetireAustralia, the retirement village operator largely owned by JPMorgan and one of its funds, has made its first purchase since 2007 buying Newling Gardens in the NSW regional city of Armidale. Knight Frank's Russell Allison handled the sale. Robert Harley
The former State Bank Chambers, at 19-21 Hunter Street in the Sydney CBD, has been sold for $8.238 million. The four level, 800 square metre building, was sold on a yield of 5.9 per cent. Dominic Ong and Andy Hu of Knight Frank said the building had a "strong income stream". Robert Harley
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Shanna Moakler resigns from Miss California organization
- Shanna Moakler resigned in protest today from the Miss California USA organization. Is it because she wants to do more topless stuff? Say it's the topless stuff. [I'm Not Obsessed]
- Spencer Pratt literally calls himself the "White Jay-Z" after releasing a rap single. Everyone in hip-hop is a bitch if this kid doesn't get shot TONIGHT. I said it. [Pink is the New Blog]
- Brooke Hogan banned her mom Linda Hogan from her 21st birthday party last week. Apparently, there was a one tranny limit. Understandable. [Celebslam]
- Wanda Sykes' and her wife are the proud mothers of twins. The babies are only two weeks old and already want Rush Limbaugh to die. Aww… [Just Jared]
- Ewan McGregor stopped by Regis & Kelly this morning which raises the age-old question "Who would win in a fight: Obi-Wan, or the Penis Button?" [Lainey Gossip]


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We know David Cameron makes the laws and what not, but it really should be illegal for Lauren Goodger to be 100 meters from anyone who has a hand in running the country.
The closest Lauren should be able to get to Westminster is during a brief comedy photo outside Big Ben - just in case any of her tan-based thoughts infect the Houses of Parliament.
Yet here she is rubbing shoulders with David Cameron, the man who is in charge of running our nation.
Lauren was snapped posing her head off at the Charity Gala Dinner in aid of the Ben Kinsella Trust in Camden last night, when David Cameron strolled on in.
Scroll through the gallery of Lauren's night out with the Prime Minister *shakes head slowly* below...
Aside from the ridiculous pout, Lauren looked great in a black floor length gown with sheer panels. David was just wearing that suit again.
Meanwhile, Lauren's mate Katie Price was at home , single handedly destroying the reputation of the TOWIE star's tanning product, Lauren's Way.
Kate - who came in for a long interview with us the other day (watch it here) - tweeted this bizarre snap of herself last night, along with the caption: 'Lol haha I've put @laurengoodger fake tan on I hope it washes off lighter haha I look like I've been in mud haha'.
But rather than being appalled with the snap, which hardly sells the fake tan, Lauren posted the tweet on her own page and wrote back: ' @MissKatiePrice u look like u have had a fight with the bottle hahaha! Tweet a pic 2moro!! Gona look bronzedd!!'
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Brazilian direct seller Natura announced that its Argentine-based operations will double manufacturing capabilities in the near term—a decision made due to increasing Argentine government policies of reducing imports.
At present, the company manufactures 30% of its products in Argentina and aims to reach 60% by end of 2012, and Argentina remains the company's second largest market after Brazil. In terms of growth outside Brazil, both Argentina and Chile are posting significant growth rates, said Natura president and CEO Alessandro Carlucci.
"Our business is [unique]," Carlucci told Argentinean newspaper La Nación. "When there is economic growth, sales increase because consumers have more money to spend, but [Natura, as a direct seller] also grows when there are fewer jobs because people are more willing to start projects as entrepreneurs. The perfect formula for us is one of economic growth with low employment, something that is impossible to achieve."
According to a report published in Colombian newspaper Portfolio, cosmetics production in Colombia has doubled in the past seven years. Colombians spend, on average, $50 annually on beauty care.
Consumption growth of beauty products can be directly linked to the prevalence of direct sales models, which have generated income for more than 400,000 people in Colombia. In fact, 80% of Colombian beauty market sales is led by small and medium enterprises, while the other 20% is made up by multinational companies. The majority of the revenue, however, is generated by the latter. It is also estimated that 70% of beauty products are sold in Bogotá, Medellin, Cali, Barranquilla and Cartagena. The remaining 30% is spread throughout the rest of the country.
The report notes German-based Henkel as a model of how international beauty companies are forging success in the country. The company's main offices for the Andean region are in Bogotá, and its plant has a staff of 460. Henkel also invested $1.5 million to enlarge the plant, from which it exports nearly 40% of its products to 18 South American, Central American and Caribbean countries.
J&J's subsidiary in Buenos Aires named Brazilian Andre Mendes its new general manager, with responsibilities for Argentinean territory as well as the Uruguayan, Paraguayan and Bolivian markets. Mendes, who held the same role in Brazil, replaces Gustavo Molina.
J&J brands have room for growth in the region, especially when compared with its performance in Brazil, as many of its Brazilian brands are not available elsewhere. In Argentina, the most relevant J&J brands are those specializing in women's care products, such as Carefree and Siempre Libre, and the Clean & Clear and Neutrogena skin care brands.


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IRISH low-cost airline Ryanair is actively seeking new flight attendants in Spain, and has planned interviews for next month in four cities.
The firm, which runs 1,800 flights a day from 81 bases, will interview candidates on Tuesday, March 1 in Barcelona; Thursday, March 3 in Madrid; Wednesday, March 16 in Sevilla, and Tuesday, March 22 in Granada.
Those called for an interview will be contacted in response to their initial application, which should be made via the website Crewlink.ie/es/recruitment-days.
The budget carrier transports over 106 million passengers a year to 200 destinations in 31 countries.


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Yellow Banks (GNIS FID: 58925) is a populated place located within the Township of Little River, a minor civil division (MCD) of Poinsett County.
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9mm carbine
ive been looking for a reliable 9mm carbine that is in my price range of $450 dose anyone have a suggestion,thanks
ps. please dont reccomend the hipoint carbine ive already heard about it.
I've found the Kel-Tec Sub 2000 to be an outstanding firearm. It costs about $350-400, is ultra-reliable, available in 9mm or 40sw, is super light and compact, and can accept very high capacity (31rd Glock) mags.
Is this a great gun? I like it. It's not going to out-ballistic any true rifle cartridge like 7.62x39, 5.56, or 308...but it's a great utility plinker, survival rifle, and fun woods gun. Sort of a tamed down poor man's AK47. Basically, if you appreciate it for "what it is", it's pretty cool.
I'd imagine 9mm JHPs going 1300-1600fps (with high accuracy to 100+yds and minimal recoil) makes for a potent package. They're going to hit with the energy of 357mag pistol, if defense is a consideration. This gun folds in half and could easily be tucked under/behind most car seats, if your state allows that with proper licensing.
I have some nice and relatively expensive firearms, and the Sub2000 surely isn't one of them. But I can't see myself parting with it anytime soon. Its size, reliability, and simplicity have made it one of my primary home defense options.
This rifle probably doesn't have any true calling in the shooting world. But it is an affordable utility rifle that can serve a variety of purposes.
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Looking at the website. So its built in NY but if you live here you can't buy one? AM I reading that right?
Do you have a 'spare' Glock or a 1911?
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My name is Miranda. I am the managing partner of Just Right Carbines, and one of the designers of the JR Carbine.
To answer your question, our carbine is available in models for unrestricted states, restricted states (CT, MA, NJ, and NY), and for California. We also export to Canada.
You can buy through a dealer - and I can find one for you in your area - or direct from us (but transfer must still be done through an FFL near you). If you are close by you could even come to our factory in Canandaigua and we would handle the transfer directly.
Thanks for your interest,
Hi Miranda,
I have been told that your carbine is adaptable to other magazines due to the module magwell design. Can you confirm this and also specifiy which mags will be supported? I have a Beretta M9 and would love to use the Beretta mags in the carbine.
At the moment we offer the JR Carbine in a Glock-magazine model only. We have also designed a .45ACP 1911-magazine based model which is in final production and will be shipping in the middle of this month.
We designed the JR Carbine to be modular, and with the flexibility to adapt to different calibers and magazines. Offering different calibers is not so much of a challenge as long as we limit ourselves to cartridges that are amenable to a direct-blowback, non-locking bolt design. The only other limiting factor cartridge-wise is market demand; at the moment our sales volumes are nothing compared to the major manufacturers, and our R&D resources are much more limited than theirs. We have to tailor our product development to the cartridges and magazines most in demand by the shooting public.
Unfortunately, the advertising and promotional efforts of our former west-coast distributor (from whom we have recently parted company) tended to give the impression that the JR Carbine is more readily - and more easily - adaptable to a wider range of cartridges and magazines than we ever promised. (Caliber conversion is not difficult and can be done at your kitchen table, but advertising that our gun "easily converts" is an oversimplification.)
As a result, we regularly receive inquiries asking when we are going to offer the JR Carbine both in cartridges that the design is not suited for, and in magazines that, while popular, are not so widely used as to justify the considerable investment that R&D and initial minimum volume production would entail.
For example, the S&W M&P is definitely a popular handgun, but not yet so much that we would feel confident producing a minimum order on spec. We prototyped a magwell for the M&P magazine at the request of a national security company whose 5000 security officers carry the M&P pistol chambered in .40S&W. At this time they are still deciding whether and when to purchase M&P-configured JR Carbines to complement their security details. Until they or someone else places a sizable enough order for the JR Carbine in the M&P configuration the design will remain in the prototype stage.
As for the Beretta M9, I personally like the gun (and carried it in the Coast Guard), and a lot of other people do as well. We are continuously evaluating our product mix relative to market demand, and we will probably consider the M9 platform in the future. At the moment, though, we are focusing on the .45ACP-1911 rollout, and then on the .22LR and .22WMR cartridges (currently in development).
I hope this adequately answers your question. Please feel free to contact me if there is anything else I can do for you.
Best regards,
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Outstanding in the Field is the Rolling Thunder Revue of underground suppers. Those who like table-to-farm eating as much as the farm-to-table sort will be stoked to learn that the organization has revealed its 2012 calendar and will begin selling tickets on Tuesday, March 20.
Beginning May 12 and continuing through the fall, Outstanding in the Field will wind its way to 29 California farms, including a handful in Southern California. For the uninitiated, Outstanding in the Field is a group of activists, artists and chefs steering an ancient bus to farms around the country where local chefs use each farm's products to cook lovely dinners. Diners capable of shelling out a few cool Benjamins get to kick back with the chefs and farmers.
Turn the page for the Southern California dates.
May 16 in Santa Barbara: Fairview Gardens, with chef Rachel Main
May 18 in Temecula: Crows Pass Farm, with chef TBA
May 19 in Los Angeles: Wattles Farm, with chef TBA
May 20 somewhere in Southern California: farm TBA, with chef Rich Mead
Nov. 6 in Long Beach: The Growing Experience, with chefs Jonathon Sawyer and Neil Fraser
Nov. 7 in Los Angeles: Ocean View Farms, with chef Andrew Kirschner
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HOUSTON - An elderly Navy veteran was re-united with his family Thursday, 16 hours after he went missing from a Veterans Affairs hospital.
Family members said Shedrick "Bobby" Morris, 80, was rushed by ambulance late Wednesday night to Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center after complaining of chest pains.
Hospital officials said Morris was discharged Thursday around 3 a.m. but his family said he was nowhere to be found.
"The only thing that (hospital officials) told us is that they reviewed the surveillance video and they saw him making phone calls," granddaughter Cherry Jefferson said. "And that he did exit the building alone."
Jefferson said her grandfather, who served overseas in the 1950's, suffers from the early stages of Alzheimer's disease and shouldn't have been left to find his own way home.
"It's insanity to do that," Jefferson said. "He has a history of memory loss on his record. There's no reason for him to have been discharged at 2 or 3 o'clock in the morning by himself. He has an emergency contact on file. His address is on file. Thank God he's here safe because it very well could have turned out not to be such."
Around 7 p.m. Thursday evening, while family members were out looking for Morris, he re-appeared at his family's next-door neighbor's house in North Houston.
"Nobody knows where they picked him up at," family friend Mary Thomas said. "The Houston police brought him. So, evidently he must've been wandering around."
Morris was confused, but otherwise in good condition when he arrived back home. He said he couldn't remember where he was when officers picked him up.
"I'm very shocked," son Tommy Morris said, wiping tears from his eyes. "He put his life on the line for this country and they treat him like that? I would like to get an apology from an administrator of the VA hospital."
Hospital officials tell Local 2 that they would never knowingly discharge a veteran not competent enough to get themselves home. They added that an investigation is now underway to determine how something like this could've happened.
Meanwhile, Morris' family members said they plan to file an internal affairs complaint with Veterans Affairs.
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Watching it is like finding money in the pocket of a coat that you haven't worn in years.
Watching it is like finding money in the pocket of a coat that you haven't worn in years.
A rough and unsparing film.
Roger Ebert on James Ivory's "Howards End".
"The Ballad of Narayama" is a Japanese film of great beauty and elegant artifice, telling a story of startling cruelty. What a space it opens…
An article about Jackson Murphy's LCJ Chairathon 2017 scheduled for Tuesday, August 8th.
In trying to shake-off the political blues, an article highlighting various things that bring me joy.
As much as can be said about Louis Malle's jazzy French noir in 30 minutes.
An article about Jackson Murphy's LCJ Chairathon 2017 scheduled for Tuesday, August 8th.
Far flung correspondent Seongyong Cho writes about a warm contemporary romance drama from South Korea.
In 2017, Asians and Asian Americans and, indeed, all minorities, need to be more than local color or types who can be easily replaced.
An ode to the late Jeanne Moreau.
The director and star of "Patti Cake$" talk about New Jersey accents, rapping, acting advice and more.
The film of The Elephant Man is not based on the successful stage play of the same name, but they both draw their sources from the life of John Merrick, the original "elephant man," whose rare disease imprisoned him in a cruelly misformed body. Both the play and the movie adopt essentially the same point of view, that we are to honor Merrick because of the courage with which he faced his existence.
The Elephant Man forces me to question this position on two grounds: first, on the meaning of Merrick's life, and second, on the ways in which the film employs it. It is conventional to say that Merrick, so hideously misformed that he was exhibited as a sideshow attraction, was courageous. No doubt he was. But there is a distinction here that needs to be drawn, between the courage of a man who chooses to face hardship for a good purpose, and the courage of a man who is simply doing the best he can, under the circumstances.
Wilfrid Sheed, an American novelist who is crippled by polio, once discussed this distinction in a Newsweek essay. He is sick and tired, he wrote, of being praised for his "courage," when he did not choose to contract polio and has little choice but to deal with his handicaps as well as he can. True courage, he suggests, requires a degree of choice. Yet the whole structure of The Elephant Man is based on a life that is said tobe courageous, not because of the hero's achievements, but simply because of the bad trick played on him by fate. In the film and the play (which are similar in many details), John Merrick learns to move in society, to have ladies in to tea, to attend the theater, and to build a scale model of a cathedral. Merrick may have had greater achievements in real life, but the film glosses them over. How, for example, did he learn to speak so well and eloquently? History tells us that the real Merrick's jaw was so misshapen that an operation was necessary just to allow him to talk. In the film, however, after a few snuffles to warm up, he quotes the Twenty-Third Psalm and Romeo and Juliet. This is pure sentimentalism.
The film could have chosen to develop the relationship between Merrick and his medical sponsor, Dr. Frederick Treves, along the lines of the bond between doctor and child in Truffaut's The Wild Child. It could have bluntly dealt with the degree of Merrick's inability to relate to ordinary society, as in Werner Herzog's Kaspar Hauser. Instead, it makes him noble and celebrates his nobility.
I kept asking myself what the film was really trying to say about the human condition as reflected by John Merrick, and I kept drawing blanks. The film's philosophy is this shallow: (1)Wow, the Elephant Man sure looked hideous, and (2)gosh, isn't it wonderful how he kept on in spite of everything? This last is in spite of a real possibility that John Merrick's death at twenty-seven might have been suicide.
The film's technical credits are adequate. John Hurt is very good as Merrick, somehow projecting a humanity past the disfiguring makeup, and Anthony Hopkins is correctly aloof and yet venal as the doctor. The direction, by David (Eraserhead) Lynch, is com-petent, although he gives us an inexcusable opening scene in which Merrick's mother is trampled or scared by elephants or raped_who knows?_and an equally idiotic closing scene in which Merrick becomes the Star Child from 2001, or something.


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Recipe: Macaroni and Cheese
Published 4:48 pm, Thursday, April 18, 2013
Makes 4 entrée servings or 8 side-dish servings
1 pound dried elbow macaroni
21/2 quarts water
8 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for baking dish
1 (12-ounce) can evaporated milk
3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
10 ounces cheddar cheese (preferably extra sharp), grated
10 ounces pepper Jack cheese, grated
2/3 cup coarse fresh bread crumbs
1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
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Turn broiler on low. Butter a 3-quart baking dish.
Put butter, evaporated milk, salt and cayenne in a 3-quart pot over medium heat. When butter is melted and milk is just steaming, slowly stir in cheddar and Jack cheeses, handful by handful, until they are both incorporated and evenly melted. When sauce is made, stir in the soaked macaroni and cook over medium heat for 10 minutes. The pasta will absorb some sauce and the mixture will thicken slightly.
Pour mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly. In a small bowl, combine bread crumbs and Parmigiano cheese; sprinkle them over the pasta. Drizzle with the melted bitter. Put the pan on the middle oven rack, centered under the broiler, and broil the pasta for 5 minutes. When the topping is golden brown, remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
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Technological advancements applied in the field of medicine have made it possible for yet another "miracle". A man who suffered irreversible damage to his brain, and, as a consequence, has been left paralyzed and unable to communicate, has been given the opportunity to connect with his fellow human beings once again.
Twenty years ago, the victim, Kevin Beverley who then lived in Barnsley was brutally beaten in an attack. The incident left him with brain injuries, broken bones and limbs and right body paralysis. As a consequence, he also lost his ability to verbally communicate. So far he has only been able to reach out to those around him by means of gestures and noises.
However this all changed recently, when with the help of an iPad, he was restored to the possibility of being able to speak with family, loved ones and care givers.
Beverley now uses an iPad touchscreen app called Grid Player that basically transforms text into speech. By using the tablet's touch screen, he can now form words and sentences. The patient has experienced for the first time with the technology at the Carlton Center in Barnsley and the first thing he "said" after such a long time was "It is so good to be able to speak again". He then asked for some tea and was able to talk about his likes and dislikes as any normal person would.
The iPad also provides Beverley with some games that help him improve his hand-eye coordination skills.
Source: BelfastTelegraph
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Before Arcadia first premiered, I managed to set aside just enough time to produce this quick little Making Of featurette, to screen alongside it. Since then, people could only catch it on the rare DVD copies- until now!
As the film was produced on a £20 note and spare time, I hope you might be interested to see how we did it. It's a very brisk tour but covers most of the stages, and is full of interesting production shots.
Spoiler warning: If you haven't seen all of Arcadia yet, this little doc might spoil some things. And it probably wouldn't make much sense anyway.
Just a quick note on Internet Story: more delay I'm afraid. We're now hoping for a December premiere in London.
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HACKENSACK, N.J., July 24, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Champions Oncology, Inc. (OTC: CSBR), engaged in the development of advanced technology solutions and services to personalize the development and use of oncology drugs, today announced its financial results for the year ended April 30, 2014.
Fourth Quarter and Recent Business Highlights:
Joel Ackerman, Champions Oncology CEO, stated, "The end of fiscal 2014 is an opportune time to reflect on the achievements of the past year. It's rewarding to observe the incremental business progression from the proof of concept phase to a targeted focus on commercial growth and operational efficiencies. We have set the stage to execute our strategy and expect continued growth in the future."
Financial Results
For the fourth quarter of 2014, revenue was $2.5 million, as compared to $1.8 million for the three months ended April 30, 2013, an increase of 38%. For the twelve-month period ended April 30, 2014, revenue was $11.6 million, as compared to $8.3 million for the same period of the prior year, an increase of 39%. Total operating expenses for the fourth quarter 2014 were $4.8 million, as compared to $3.9 million for the three months ended April 30, 2013. For the twelve month period ended April 30, 2014, total operating expenses were $17.8 million, as compared to $14.5 million for the same period of 2013.
For the fourth quarter of 2014, Champions reported a loss from operations of $2.4 million as compared to a loss from operations of $2.1 million for the three months ended April 30, 2013. Excluding stock-based compensation of $0.84 million and $0.48 million for the three months ended April 30, 2014 and 2013, Champions recognized a loss from operations of $1.5 million and $1.6 million respectively. For the twelve months ended April 30, 2014,
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Jimi Hendrix needed to be excused to "Kiss the sky". Steve Martin made it America's catch phrase in the late 70's. Read more to see how our peeps waste time at work putting cool montages together for you to enjoy!
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Two tickets for the Tamiami International Orchid Festival are offered at discount price of $24 in a deal from Living Social.
The festival is January 25 and January 26 at the Dade Fair Expo in Miami.
Dozens of orchid vendors are featured, and the festival includes lectures and arts and crafts.
The deal price includes two tickets and an English- or Spanish-language version of a book on orchids in Florida. The value of the deal is up to $45.
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To the Editor:
We are close to having a horse slaughter plant opening in Missouri. That's nothing to look forward to. Horse slaughter is a cruel, terrifying end for horses who have served us in work, show and leisure.
But even those people who ignore the emotional ties we have to the noble horse can't deny that slaughtering them for their meat is not a business that belongs in Missouri.
If a horse slaughterhouse opens here, an environmental nightmare will likely follow. A plant that once operated in Kaufman, Texas, polluted local water with horses' blood and emitted such a foul stench that neighbors couldn't sit outside and enjoy their backyards. That's not what people here want, or deserve.
Horses are not raised for food, and they are given a variety of drugs that can make their meat toxic to people. The inevitable health crisis that could result from selling this meat abroad will give all Missouri agriculture a black eye.
The whole system of horse slaughter is unsavory. Horses are gathered up for slaughter from random sources by a tiny, predatory industry hoping to make a buck off of unsuspecting or irresponsible owners. Contrary to arguments you might hear, these "kill buyers" target healthy horses who bring the best price per pound, not the sickly and thin.
Let's keep the dirty business of horse slaughter out of our state and work to put an end to the practice for good. Urge your legislators to support the Safeguard American Food Exports (SAFE) Act, S. 541/H.R. 1094 to protect our horses.
– Amanda Good
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Justin Bieber Wants to Shoot a Movie by Summer of 2012
Sure, Justin Bieber is best behind the mic, but he's no stranger to the camera, either. In a new interview, The Biebs revealed that amidst new albums and singles, he might like to try his hand at a movie.
In fact, the 'Mistletoe' singer admitted that his team has been quick to put the pen to paper and has already gotten started on the script for the flick. "Hopefully next summer I can start on a movie or something," Bieber subtly told MTV News while chatting about the merry-go-round that is touring, recording and releasing a new album, which he plans to do early next year.
When prodded, the 17-year-old mogul wouldn't spill many details, but did say something that speaks volumes — his backing team is already "working on the script" — so by this time next year, we could have our own DVD version of Justin Bieber.
Oh, and rather than continue his crime streak (he appeared on 'CSI' last year), Bieber did say he'd like to work with some of the comedic greats. "[I want] to do a comedy with Will Ferrell, like play his son or something like that," he said, adding, "What's up, Will?"
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Thu Dec 27, 2012, 09:24 PM
madfloridian (88,114 posts)
CEO of non-profit that services FL Juvenile Justice System..over $1.2 million a year public money.
Florida Department of Juvenile Justice calls executives pay excessive
A nonprofit company that holds two dozen state contracts to care for troubled juveniles in Florida pays its chief executive more than $1.2 million a year in salary and benefits, most of it courtesy of taxpayers.
Floridians might be beginning to be aware of where their taxpayer money is going. In October we learned about a failed charter school in Orlando which paid their principal $824,000 while only allowing $366,000 on teacher salaries and instruction in the 2010-2011 school year.
The principal in question not only received a $519,000 severance check, but she took home her $305,000 annual salary for a grand total of $824,000 during the 2010-2011 school year. The Orlando Sentinel also reported last week the school only spent $366,000 on teacher salaries and instruction during that school year. Nothing can justify that imbalance, especially for the leader of a charter that failed.
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Thu Dec 27, 2012, 09:41 PM
Arctic Dave (13,812 posts)
1. Privatization at its finest.
If this was a union worker the repubs would have a lynching.
Response to Arctic Dave (Reply #1)
Thu Dec 27, 2012, 10:00 PM
madfloridian (88,114 posts)
2. Florida leading the way...
the wrong way as usual.
Response to madfloridian (Original post)
Fri Dec 28, 2012, 03:09 AM
madfloridian (88,114 posts)
3. Schossler really has his nose out of joint. He wants that money.
I don't hear him being very concerned about the juveniles in the system...he is more concerned about himself.
The previous year, Schossler made $382,906 in salary and $579,914 in bonuses and incentive compensation, that years IRS filing shows.
Read more here: http://www.miamiherald.com/2012/12/27/v-fullstory/3158686/florida-department-of-juvenile.html#storylink=cpy
Response to madfloridian (Original post)
Fri Dec 28, 2012, 05:13 PM
madfloridian (88,114 posts)
4. Million dollar salaries for private company CEOs who run public entities, paid partly by taxpayers
I am kicking this quickly disappearing post because that kind of stuff is happening all over now. Just happening faster in Florida.
And if we question they say we are throwing them under the bus.
That money should not be going into some CEOs pockets, it should be going to help juveniles in the system.