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New Scotland Archives The Altamont Enterprise, October 1, 2009
Daniel Mackay
By Saranac Hale Spencer
NEW SCOTLAND Daniel Mackay's first run for town board was sparked by the election's defining issue.
A founding member of New Scotlanders 4 Sound Economic Development, a citizens' group formed in reaction to Sphere Development's plan to build a Target-anchored shopping center, Mackay, 45, has been part of the development debate since it began almost two years ago.
Regarding wind energy legislation, Mackay said that it is important for the law to discern between commercial and residential turbines, since the latter generate larger projects and taller machinery.
Set-back requirements from buildings and residences are critical, as well as from property lines, he said. Much of the land on the escarpment is undeveloped, he said, so it is important the turbines aren't built near a property line where it might later interfere with an owner's ability to develop.
Also, he said, companies looking to harness wind energy in New Scotland should be signatories to the state attorney general's code of conduct. "It needs to be an upfront expectation," he said.
"It has been painful to see the town board so consistently divided," Mackay said, adding that he is committed to forging relationships with board members. This election will make clear what the community wants, said Mackay, who works for the Preservation League of New York. The town's zoning code should reflect what the community wants and the roads can accommodate, he said.
"An effective size cap is the key first ingredient to revising zoning in that part of town," he said of the commercial district.
That issue influences the availability of water in town, Mackay said, since the town of Bethlehem is wary of the traffic impacts it might face from a large-scale commercial development at the corner of routes 85 and 85A and therefore reluctant to share water from the reservoir it owns in New Scotland. Rebuilding a relationship with Bethlehem by ensuring sound planning is critical, Mackay said.
The town's water committee has been underused, Mackay said, and its work hasn't been well integrated into the town's policy.
Of the comprehensive plan, Mackay said, "I do think it's outdated." Five years ago, the Residents Planning Advisory Committee, of which Mackay was a part, reviewed the plan extensively and made recommendations for updates that were never acted on by the town board. Much of the RPAC report addresses elements of the recent discussion about development in town, he said. The town should work on the comprehensive plan, he said, and make the process open for public input.
"The comprehensive plan should be about enhancing what our community is," said Mackay.
"Farming should absolutely be promoted," he said, adding that it is responsible for the town's character that people want to preserve. Farmers are facing economic obstacles, he said, praising the Right-To-Farm law but saying that he'd like to see more emphasis on supporting farms and attracting new farmers. Supporting existing farms is a way to attract state and federal funding to bring new operations to town, Mackay said, emphasizing the link between farming and economic development.
The part of the commercial zone that abuts the road network should carry the bulk of commercial development, Mackay said, which leaves a "fair amount" for other things. Mixed uses farming, retail development, residential development aren't mutually exclusive, he said. The commercial zone is where it should be, he said, since "it's where the traffic is."
The town board should be more receptive to citizens' input, Mackay said residents should feel that they have been heard and understood. "Town government needs to listen; it needs to be more welcoming," he said.
Likewise, when asked to whom the board should respond, Mackay said, "All public input needs to be recognized, needs to be considered." Referring to what some people have called a silent majority, meaning those opposed to NS4SED and supportive of large-scale development, Mackay said, "I want to create a process… in town where there is no silent majority because everyone has been given encouragement to participate."
People are passionate about land-use issues, he said, adding of the public participation over the last two years, "I would welcome the opportunity to be at the front of the room facing that kind of energy because I respect it."
The planning board, he said, is supposed to implement the comprehensive plan and administer decisions according to the local zoning code. It is answerable to the town board, he said.
Party affiliations are far less important at the local level than the national, Mackay said, and having the emphasis on issues rather than political parties will be good.
"I think it's going to be a great election year because of that," he said.


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Grids Unlocked
Tom LaDuke continues to explore the edges of perception in his paintings and sculptures and to get closer and closer to going over those edges. Unlike his older pictures, which depicted mostly empty space, his new acrylics depict space emptily that is, the actual contents of his spaces are practically indeterminable, as theyve been painted in swaths of grisaille, a gray smear so obscure as to make Gerhard Richters infamous photo-derived images look like Wyeths. If you were driving in such a fog, youd pull over, but LaDuke insists you peer into it, trying to make out where you are and what youre dealing with. The sculptures seem more straightforward, until you examine their materials and the clever little elisions not at all shortcuts LaDuke employs to make them more veristic (if less realistic).
The three abstract painters in Off the Grid dont simply work on a grid, they melt away the grids rigid tyranny with constant diversion. John Lyons plaid patterns often bulge and bend as if billowing in a wind or swelling underwater; their already snarky take on the grid, turning it into so many tartans, is thus heightened with a broad burlesque. Alex Couwenbergs off-kilter geometries also elaborate on rectilinear relationships; increasingly, his employment of curved corners is a structural device for getting out of the 90-degree trap without betraying the cool but rhythmic soul of the grid. Arron Sturgeons marbled version of abstract expressionism seems to have nothing to do with any grid system. But let your eyes span these gorgeous encaustics and count under your breath: Theres a regular pulse, the visual equivalent of a metronome underneath all the swirls and cracks and clots, that keeps Sturgeons rich style from collapsing in on itself. The original ab-exers painted to jazz until they inhered its swing, and Sturgeon nicely updates that approach. Tom LaDuke at Angles, 2230 Main St., Santa Monica; Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (310) 396-5019. Off the Grid at William Turner, 2525 Michigan Ave., Santa Monica; Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m. (310) 453-0909. Both thru June 16.
Tom LaDuke, I Renounce Myself (2007)
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Convoy Games was founded in September 2013. The studio is made up of three friends: Sander de Visser, Sipke Atema and Roy Hornstra. Currently Sander and Sipke are hoping to graduate from the game design university, while Roy has graduated and is working at Convoy Games full time. Convoy Games was founded after Roy and Sander had a discussion over some beers on a sunny afternoon in August 2013. They both wanted to create 'Chase', a turn based car chasing roguelike game for Android which Sander had created a prototype for. Because of the lack of coding skills to create their vision, Sipke was asked to join the team. After a little persuasion and the promise of 'some beers' Sipke decided to join Convoy Games. Many adventurous afternoons of testing ideas later, 'Chase' want turned into 'Convoy', which we are currently working on!
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To be totally honest I didn't know who Chantel Hobbs was when I requested this book to review! I picked this book for the mere fact that it is something that I am intersted in. When my older son was 18months old I lost 80 pounds in 4 months, My husband and I had a system of how we ate, how we excercised...everything. 4 months after my 80lbs loss mark we sold our house, moved to a new neighborhood, and winter came. After this we just couldn't get back into the groove. Now my twins are 18months old and 'we' all need a change! I now know that Chantel Hobbs has two previous books out on the topic of how she managed to lose over two hundred pounds and not only lose it but keep it off. And now in LOVE FOOD & LIVE WELL she shares some advice that she learned from a super thin woman she met at the gym. Moderation.
But that's not all that Chantel teaches us. Chantel shows us that food is not the enemy. It is our attitudes toward it that sabotages us. She teaches us when we can have carrot cake and when it is simply time to have a carrot.
You can turn food into an ally by following Chantel's 80/20 rule. 20% of the time spludge on the foods you love. The remaining 80% choose food on the basis of delivering maximum fuel for your body and health. In this way, she teaches us self-discipline.
LOVE FOOD & LIVE WELL includes personal inventories, original recipes, food plans, and detailed exercises. This book is a beneficial guide to anyone who wants to lose weight and keep it off. I read this book once for review, now I plan to go back and study it for my own personal use. I would recommend this book to someone who is maybe at a loss, or having a hard time getting motivated!


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In an interesting turn of events, Trevor attempts to make a deal with Sonny by warning Sonny that he'll want his power back one day. Then, Trevor goes so far as to offer to broker a truce with Anthony when that day comes.
Speaking of Sonny, his ex and his current love interest are at odds once again. Carly's blood boils when she finds Kate staging a photo shoot in the lobby of the Metro Court without permission. What's that Location Manager when you need one? As Carly accuses Kate of trying to get close to Jax as payback for Carly's relationship with Sonny, Alexis goes through a range of emotions after her night with Jerry. As you can imagine, Nikolas is appalled to learn Alexis and Jerry slept together. Jerry tells Alexis to accept the fact they're going to be together. Later, Ric walks in and is shocked to find Alexis in Jerry's arms.
On the other side of Port Charles, Patrick and Robin trick Epiphany into going back to the hospital in order to spend time alone together but they're soon interrupted by a knock on the door. The day winds down as Lucky and Sam grow closer but she can't shake her belief that he'll eventually get back together with Elizabeth. However, Sam's insecurities are soon forgotten when she and Lucky learn that Luke succeed in getting the jewels they hid for him.
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Last week it was announced in Chicago that Carson, Pirie, Scott & Co., large department store, had bought out the John V. Farwell Co., wholesale dry goods dealers. John V. Farwell announced that he and his brothers wished to retire.
It was estimated that $5,000,000 worth of merchandise was involved, aside from good will and organization. John T. Pirie declared that the transaction was broached and completed within five days.
Carson, Pirie, Scott & Co. (now 91 years old) previously had absorbed three other businesses: in 1885, Charles Gossage & Co.; in 1891, Storm...
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Jul 03, 2014 Filed Under Press Releases by Bohemia Interactive Simulations
For immediate release: July 3, 2014
Bohemia Interactive Simulations Releases Commercial Version of Virtual Battlespace 3
Orlando, Fla. – Bohemia Interactive Simulations (BISim) announced today that it has released Virtual Battlespace 3, version 3.4, the most advanced version of the Virtual Battlespace (VBS) software series.
VBS3 is the flagship of the U.S. Army's Games for Training program and the most widely used desktop simulation software for military training in the world. The U.S. Army version of VBS3 has already been downloaded by thousands of soldiers through the Army's MilGaming portal since its release in March.
VBS is a flexible, virtual environment that simulates every aspect of the modern battlespace, offering more realistic physics, an extensive content library for creating models and populating scenarios, and the capability to expand existing terrains or develop geo-specific terrains for the virtual environment. VBS includes an Offline Mission Editor, Real-Time Editor and After Action Review that give users the ability to create more realistic battle situations, adjust them during a scenario, and assess participants' performance.
In addition to its most common use as a desktop trainer for squad tactics and mission rehearsal, VBS is highly interoperable and has been integrated with a wide range of other simulation systems through its HLA/DIS gateway.
VBS3 v3.4 features significant technology advances in a number of areas.
- Optimized for hundreds of participants
- Procedural generation of terrain features at runtime for faster performance
- Paged-in roads technology to reduce memory consumption
- Real-time object aggregation for smoother, fast-air simulation and support for large cities
- Improved performance for After Action Review scenarios involving hundreds of entities
- AAR files are smaller, contributing to better performance
- Support for massive, complex and enterable models, such as the Royal Navy's Type 45 Destroyer
- Support for high fidelity and improved visuals
- Different map representations, such as military-style red-light readable maps
- Snow simulation that affects movement of avatars and vehicle models
- Support for physics-based destructible buildings
New Features, Capabilities and Improvements
- Quick menu that includes hand and arm signals
- Improved jumping and step over capabilities
- Fast-roping insertion and extraction system
- Aerial cargo drops during scenarios
- Bridge laying capabilities
"VBS3 is designed to help users learn to make decisions, communicate as a team, and practice procedures in a safe-to-fail virtual environment," said Pete Morrison, BISim's Co-CEO. "Among the many benefits of training in VBS3, military organizations have been able to reduce trainees' preparation time for live exercises, which helps lead to more cost-efficient training."
VBS3 comes equipped with a robust suite of development tools that allow users to generate terrains as well as modify and create models for use in the virtual environment.
Through our subscription-based product Virtual Battlespace Developer Network (VBSDN), commercial organizations can license VBS3 as well as gain the rights to develop and sell completely new products based on VBS3 technology or create and sell add-on products to VBS3. This one-year, renewable license also gives commercial customers access to pre-release candidates of VBS3 and the latest full releases of versions of our software, and includes basic customer support.
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Founded in 2001, Bohemia Interactive Simulations (BISim) is a global software company at the forefront of simulation training solutions for military and civilian organizations. BISim develops high-fidelity, cost-effective technologies for tactical military training. We apply game-based technology to a range of breakthrough, military-specific training and simulation software products. For more information, visit our website at www.bisimulations.com.
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Item I bequeth to Elizabeth Chapellain my goddaughter 20 s to be delivered unto her at the age
of 18 yeres And if the said Elisabeth dye before that age I will the said 20 s shall remayne to John
Also I bequeth to John Turnor 20 s to be delivered unto him at the age of 20 yeres And if any of the forsaid Elisabeth and John dye before the said ages that then either of them to be others heir of there legacies aforesaid And if the said John and Elisabeth dye before they come to the said ages then I will that the said 40 s shall go to the byeng of a thaline to faversham church
Item I bequeth to William Kyng my violet gawberdyne
Also I bequeth unto Thomas Stone my moteley cote
Also I bequeth to Richard Twyny all my rayment and apparell belonging to my body not bequethed
Item I bequeth to Nicholas Burwashe my best gawberdyne
Item I will that Margarete my wife shalhave all my household stuff and 5 marks of sterling money
immediately after my decesse yn manneer and forme foloweng that is to saye 13 s 4 d immediatley after my
decesse and so only get it after that 13 s 4 d sterling unto the said five markes be fully contente and paid
And if the said Margarete dye before the full payment be contente and paid I will that the said money shall bestowed for my soule after the discretion of sir Robert Lambert myn oversear of this my present testament and last will
The residue of all my goodes above not bequethed after after my dette bequestes and funeral expenses fully conted and paid I holy give and bequeth unto Nicholas Burwashe to dispose yn dede of charite for my soule and all expen soules after his discretion the which Nicholas I ordeyne and make my sole executor of this my present testatment and last will And I give to him for his labor 10 s And I make sir Robert Lambert myn oversear of this my present testament and last will to seat duly fulfilled accordyngly to my mynde and will / And I will to hym for his labor and payne 3 s 4 d
THIS IS THE LAST WILL of me the said Thomas Sterkey made the daye an yere
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within the towne of Faversham or elswhere in the countie of Kent
First I will that margarete my wif shall have my hous and tenements and gardyn therto belongyng within the said towne of Faversham yn the parishe of hospringe for the terme of her leff And after her decesse I will that the said hous and tenament with the appurtences shall be sold and 3 L of the money of the said hous and tenements comyng I will to the gildyng of the Boodlofft and saint Luke Aulter in Faversham church And the rest of the said money comyng of the said hous and tenements shall go to a preste without any dymyuntion or waste to syng for me and my wif my father and my mothers soules and all expened soules at Saynt Luke Aulter yn Faverhsam churche as long as the silver therof will extende
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I never really look at my driver's license. Lately when I do, the thing that stands out, more than anything, is that little red heart with the word "donor" next to it. I've listed myself as a donor for years now. I didn't think much about it until a few months ago. Someone I love was diagnosed with a genetic disorder and needed a cornea transplant. We got the call on a Monday and two days later, we were blessed with a cornea. When this eye heals, we will be waiting for another cornea.
I've been thinking a lot about the donor and their family since that Tuesday. Even though we will never know the name of the person who is giving my husband the gift of sight, I want to say, "Thank you." Thank you for having a heart. Thank you for allowing someone you don't know to benefit from your loss. I've asked God to bless your family. I've been praying for comfort for your family as they grieve for you.
It's a simple question when you renew your license. Will you be a donor? When you look at your license do you see that red heart on yours? If not, will you consider being a donor? Will you allow a part of you to bless someone else? I hope your answer is yes. Who knows? One day you may be carrying a piece of me around within you. I hope I can save your life or give you the gift of sight. So, I'll tell you in advance: You're welcome!
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Every weekend there's a sign posted on some telephone pole for an estate sale. Maybe you're someone who follows the signs, but if you're not, you might be surprised by what people can get out of these sales.
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Unity and Fellowship: Where do you draw the line?
Thanks to Arthur at "The Voice of One Crying Out in Suburbia," I've been involved in a few conversations on Google+ concerning fellowship, unity, interpretations, etc. (Yes, there are occasionally good discussions on Google+.) Arthur wrote about this in his post "Leaving our preferences at the cross."
I have enjoyed this conversations very much, primarily because they have forced me to consider what I believe about various teachings as their relate to being a follower of Jesus Christ.
For example, when he was thinking about these discussions, Arthur wrote:
Taking our preferences to the cross and letting them die there. That sounds great but man is that hard! One of the hardest things about seeking a deeper sense of community is the inherent danger that when you let people in to your little world they are likely to make a mess and you might find that you don't like them or agree with them very much. On the other hand in our natural state we were enemies of God, sinners in open rebellion against Him and yet He still sent His Son to die for the sins of His elect and adopted us into His family. If He did that for us I guess we can learn to get along in spite of our differences and quirks and annoying habits!
I agree completely with Arthur. We should be willing to give up our preferences and opinions for the sake of our brothers and sisters in Christ. This does raise some tough questions though, and these are the questions that kept circling around our discussion on Google+.
Where do we decide to draw the line between our preferences and beliefs that are necessary for someone who is following Jesus? I'm not asking WHAT those beliefs are. Instead, I'm asking a slightly different question: How do you know that a certain teaching is necessary but another teaching is a preference?
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Hi Alan,
I haven't been following the discussion on google+, but only here at this blog post. I can say that this year our church used a book: Paradoxy: Creating Christian Community Beyond Us and Them, by Ken Howard – to delve deeply into this issue. I found the book and our resulting discussions extremely beneficial and edifying. (Highly recommend the book!)
Here's one quote which I believe pertains:
"It's time we stop trying to build the unity of the church on a foundation of what WE BELIVE, and instead started assuming our unity because or our RELATIONSHIP with the one we believe in – or more importantly because of the one who loves and believes in us." (p. 43)
and one more:
"We began to realize that our paradigms are really our finite, human attempts to domesticate God. Because we cannot handle our reality raw and unfiltered, humanity creates paradigms in order to impose meaning, stability and predictability upon wild and untamed reality. As long as we realize that our theological concepts must be provisional in nature, an are only our best attempts at expressing what we know about God and reality, this is okay. The problem comes when we begin to believe that our concepts are the full expression of God's reality, and then refuse to modify them. There is a word for trying to domesticate God. It is called idolatry. Yet over and over again throughout their histories, church after church has found itself doing precisely that." (pg. xxiii)
That's a great question; or a terrible one, if you're trying to solve it. Currently my thinking is at this point: Guage your reaction to a teaching by the effect it has on other believers.
Take yourself out of the picture. How much you like this teaching should affect how much you privately study and evaluate it, but not how much you publically oppose it. Take the abstract or ideal out of it; we are all short of the full knowledge of God, always have been, and always will be. Take out the reaction of the outside world and the hypothetical observer; people might think it's weird, nuts, or wrong, but so also are the most important parts of Christianity, freshly observed.
How is this teaching affecting the beleivers around you? Paul confronted Peter when Peter's preference of Jewish exclusiveness put the Gentile believers under condemnation and law. Jesus declared woe upon whomever caused one of these his children to stumble. Paul wished that the troublers of the Galatians would cut themselves off.
Let your concern be for the sheep and you will spot the wolves.
Um, ahem. I kind of wrote several paragraphs completely missing the point of your question. Hopefully now I have got your intent.
It is interesting that you should bring up Jesus being the son of God. Someone asked me this summer what it *mattered* whether Jesus was the son of God – not whether he was, true or false, but why it even matters. I wasn't sure how to answer. I knew I didn't like the idea of Jesus not being divine–but how many of the Messianic promises require the Annointed/Chosen One to be God?
But the point of my earlier remark is that if you are not sure, you should not speak up against it. Wait until you are sure. Hastily confronting something because you are sure it must be bad is a fearful attitude which assumes God will let horrible things happen if you don't act now to stop evil. When God has shown you how a teaching is hurting his children, you don't act out of fear, you act out of love for them.
I don't think you should be dismissive of your own sense that something is wrong, though. If you are troubled in spirit, search the scriptures to know why. I did follow up on the question I was asked and try to articulate why it matters whether Jesus is divine. I was listing reasons why it doesn't matter and I suddenly saw why it did. But to mention that here would suggest that this is one that is a Rule and must always be Insisted Upon, when I am trying to say that if you don't see it in your own heart, hold your peace.
I think if Christians (and churches) were able to focus on Jesus and the things that unite us rather than those that tend to divide we'd all be better off… I understand the desire/fear of wanting everyone to have the "right beliefs" – but when Jesus is lifted up, he will draw all people to himself. Imagine the power of the worldwide church if we could all work together to lift Jesus up!?!
That's the short answer – I'll have to think on it some more and get back to you again!
Nee said, "Nothing tests the spirituality of a teacher like opposition to his teaching. You may know aright, but God wants you to love aright."
Hi All,
I have enjoyed reading this conversation. Much food for thought. Kinda swamped at the moment, but I will continue to read, mark, and inwardly digest the comments… and maybe jump in myself one of these days…
In Christ's love,


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I patched in 1:25-6:57 of drums from the incredible FOB located on archive.org (shnid 8573). It's an excellent recording (as is this) and I heartily recommend downloading it. All SHNs were converted to FLAC, SBEs were cleaned up using shntool.
Many thanks to Charlie Miller for the SBD seed and to Ladner for the AUD patch source.
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A Dangerous Method
David Cronenberg
Michael Fassbender, Keira Knightley, Viggo Mortensen, Vincent Cassel, Sarah Gadon
(Sony Pictures Classics)
US theatrical: 23 Nov 2011 (Limited release)
UK theatrical: 10 Feb 2012 (General release)
After A History of Violence (2005) and Eastern Promises (2007), it makes sense that David Cronenberg would be attracted to the mechanics of psychoanalysis. Those movies aren't squishy like The Fly or Scanners; instead, they embed the director's signature perversities into thrillers that seem almost straightforward, their thematic anxieties pulsing just below the surface.
A Dangerous Method looks at the early days of Carl Jung (Michael Fassbender) as he attempts to follow in the analytical footsteps of Sigmund Freud (Viggo Mortensen) while treating and then mentoring Sabina Spielrein (Keira Knightley). You might expect Cronenberg to draw this story out into an explicit sort of madness, but instead he strips it down, like an erotic thriller rendered with clinical minimalism, a chamber piece with antsy currents.
Those currents run most deeply in Jung, who is fascinated by Freud's methods but wants to move beyond identifying patients' psychological problems and towards solving them. Sabina arrives at his mental hospital as a challenge: she kicks and screams and twitches, so consumed with shame and anger that she has trouble finishing her sentences when the topic of her father comes up. While Knightley's performances are usually mannered, this one puts that tendency to disturbing use, rather than her usual eye-crinkling cuteness.
The mild-mannered Jung uncovers Sabina's masochistic side, and encourages her to pursue her own interest in psychoanalysis as a career. Though their relationship has a sexual charge—and leads to sadomasochistic sessions that burden the married Jung—most of it is rendered through a series of conversations. This emphasis on language as a means to probing secrets and desires shapes the rest of the movie, as doctors and patients or employers and subordinates study, judge, and reject one another in different combinations: Jung and Sabina analyze each other; Jung consults with Freud; Jung tries to end his unusual relationship with Sabina through Freud; and so on. When Jung begins treating Otto Gross (Vincent Cassel) as Freud's behest, their sessions (in his office, in the institution's yard) indicate the power of words to convey and also construct ideas. Gross' manipulative self-analysis leads his doctor to question his own assumptions and even to explore his own sexual appetites.
During these various therapy sessions (some conducted in the traditional style, with patients facing away from their interlocutors), Cronenberg fixes his camera on the actors' faces, using shallow focus to blur the edges of their heads, a subtle trick hinting at the unstable, unfinished psyches at play. Other images that precisely frame individuals in relation to each other suggest reserves of passion and repression, unseen but still pervasive. There is spanking and eventually there is sex, too—Freud, who rankles Jung by seeing everything in terms of sexual development, refers to sleeping with patients as an "occupational hazard"—but tense, inspective talk dominates the movie.
This dynamic is adapted from Christopher Hampton's play (which he adapted here), in which certain key events remain offscreen: Jung and Freud travel to America together, but we only see a few scenes from the trip, as subtly fraught as a tense married couple's disappointing vacation. Later, Sabina travels to Vienna to visit with Freud, but we see only enough of their interaction to suggest she has learned well how to manage interactions. The film also cuts ahead in time more than once, leaving out major events (like changes in station or children's births), such that shifting relationships are conveyed in aging makeup or actors' demeanors.
While A Dangerous Method doesn't have jokes, per se, it does teeter on the edge of dry comedy, as when Cronenberg lingers on shots of Jung's heaping plates of food (he eats as if breaking a long fast) or follows Gross around Jung's office, as he furtively pockets or destroys his doctor's property. Cronenberg and Hampton also wring some awkward laughs from the tweedy pettiness of academia; Jung and Freud rarely, if ever, raise their voices at each other, but they do write a number of strongly worded letters.
This half-serious, half-deadpan approach may strike some audiences as peculiar, but it's the peculiarity that makes Cronenberg's film so refreshing, even when it turns repetitive and elliptical. As A Dangerous Method is small and contained, without a lot of story beyond pitting Freud's sex-based scrutiny of psychological problems against Jung's sometimes amusingly new-agey-sounding concept of reinvention—and, running parallel, the battle of Sabina's increasingly resolute will against Jung's. Working just under the surface, Cronenberg exposes the tiny, weird, intensely private moments that brought such enormous changes to comprehensions of mental health, as medical focus and cultural construction.
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Il turco in Italia (The Turk in Italy) is an opera in two acts by Gioachino Rossini. The libretto was written by Felice Romani. It was a re-working of a libretto by Caterino Mazzolà set as an opera (with the same title) by the German composer Franz Seydelmann in 1788.
An opera buffa, it was influenced by Mozart's Così fan tutte, which was performed at the same theatre shortly before Rossini's work. The opera was first performed in La Scala, Milan on August 14, 1814. This remastered 1955 recording stars Maria Callas and Nicolai Gedda. Gianandrea Gavazzeni conducts the La Scala Opera.


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September 11, 2012
by Geoff Young
Despite his current late-season swoon, Yoenis Cespedes has exceeded expectations and hit well in Oakland's ballpark.
September 4, 2012
A small-scale study on watching a baseball broadcast from the home team and away team's perspective.
August 28, 2012
There was a time when both Casey Kotchman and James Loney ranked ahead of Adrian Gonzalez on prospect charts.
August 21, 2012
Despite Felix Hernandez's recent 99 Game Score in his perfecto, Seattle has a history of losing well-pitched contests.
August 14, 2012
What would happen if dogs played baseball? If there were a real Draft Derby? Join the world of the whimsy and find out!
August 7, 2012
It's the same song but a different verse when it comes to Josh Hamilton's and Albert Pujols' seasons.
July 31, 2012
Justin Upton has suffered a major power outage this year, but is there a root cause for his season-long blackout?
July 24, 2012
The Oakland A's have shown a knack for winning in style in 2012.
July 17, 2012
The Dodgers have spiraled out of control since late May, and with seemingly no plan for offense, it's a three-team race in the wild West.
July 10, 2012
Geoff discovers the wonders of Seattle baseball, Aaron Cook, tubas, Jeremy Guthrie, and Family Circus.
July 3, 2012
Geoff compares members of the Tacoma Rainiers to Twilight characters using the 20-80 scale. Or maybe he would have, if he'd been able to see the team play.
June 26, 2012
What is Dexter Fowler doing this season to achieve sustained big-league success?
June 19, 2012
The keys to the Angels' recent success and the Rangers' downturn could be the fortunes of two superstars and two ex-Padres.
June 12, 2012
Of all the natural interleague rivalries, none are more viciously fought than the Vedder Cup series. Wait, you've never heard of it? Then read on!
June 5, 2012
Gregor Blanco, Melky Cabrera, and Angel Pagan didn't go to San Francisco with flowers in their hair, but with their early play, everything is coming up roses.
May 29, 2012
How much does the success of a team dictate attendance? The Dodgers and Diamondbacks' narratives are still being written.
May 22, 2012
Justin Smoak isn't producing for the Mariners, and he isn't a particularly interesting character, either, so when you research his woes, you end up in a time warp.
May 15, 2012
The Padres are off to a horrible start, so a housecleaning might be forthcoming. Who stays and who goes?
May 8, 2012
Three home runs were hit by three improbable players during last week's action.
May 1, 2012
Torii Hunter's suggestion that Mike Scioscia should have had the Angels bunt does not make sense.
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Boulder, CO (January 25, 2010) — Neve Designs introduces their newest line of sweaters and accessories with new, improved fit, innovative pattern designs, updated color palettes, and sleek styling. The line stays true to the look of the brand, while updating sweaters with attention to the details. Behind the fresh Fall 2010 Collection is new Design Director, Carol Gantos.
Gantos updated the classic Neve fit with defined lines and proportions for a more flattering and styled look for the brand's active lifestyle customer. "The attention to improving our fit speaks to our increased awareness of who our customers are, and what they want and expect from us," says Gantos.
Neve introduces new groups to their collection with a variety of yarn choices, unique detailing and styling. The new Meribel Group consists of playful pieces in vibrant colors that reflect a youthful sensibility. Made with a cotton/wool blend, Neve aims to offer these styles at a more competitive price point.
Also new to the 2010 line is the Fashion Group, intended to launch Neve's success beyond the ski/sport industry; Neve will benefit from designer Gantos' background in the fashion industry to achieve this goal. "Scalloped detailing makes a solid style pretty a new interpretation of the ski sweater for our Neve girl," Gantos remarks. An empire waist dress redefines the silhouette, accessories gain their own identity in ruffled shawls, and longer coat-length knits will complement the boot trend this upcoming season.
Fresh new color combinations bark with wave, sapphire with limon, and grape with aqua, to name a few add dimension and enhance patterns throughout the collection, supplementing more classic Neve colors and rich pairings. Jacquard patterns on small and large scale, animal-print motifs, and engineered pattern placement represent just some of the new pattern combinations.
Neve continues to expand their accessory collection, adding women's socks to the Fall 2010 line. Created in partnership with Goodhew, the socks coordinate with selected sweater patterns and colors. They are manufactured with a merino/bamboo blend, with the attention to fit, comfort, and durability characteristic of the Goodhew brand.
Neve's men's line is highlighted by soft cardigans with leather zip pulls, plaited lambswool, and masculine pullovers with the same attention to quality and fit as seen in the women's line. The new collection includes both traditional and contemporary styles in a rich color palette, including new blue spruce and emerald.
For the first time, Neve also introduces jewelry to the brand's collection. Necklaces are artisan-crafted and created locally in Boulder, with sterling silver ski-themed charms on deer hide leather cord. This hand-craftsmanship is also employed in details like brushed pewter belt buckles, zipper pulls, and draw cords. These additions, along with details like mother-of-pearl buttons and horn toggles, exemplify the thoughtful touches characteristic of the brand.
"Neve's Fall and Winter 2010 Collection is perfection for life in the mountains but expands elegantly for life in the city" says Jennifer Tille, Manager of Sourcing and Marketing. "We feel proud of these timeless additions to our brand's collection."
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Neve is a specialty manufacturer of premium art-knit merino wool sweaters and accessories based in Boulder, Colorado. Casual, elegant and sportive designs are uniquely created for both men and women with a custom blend of rich colors and distinctive patterns. Neve is an Official Licensee of the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Team. For more information on Neve visit: www.nevedesigns.com


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Carlo Ancelotti: It was a mistake starting Fernando Torres ahead Didier Drogba
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Didier Drogba in last night's Champions League defeat at Old Trafford.
Ancelotti chose to show faith in the goalless Torres, but the move backfired as the £50million striker was kept quiet – even by Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand , who was unable to move freely after carrying an early knock to his knee.
Javier Hernandez 's goal just before the interval finally sparked the Italian into warming up Drogba, but the damage had already been done.
When asked if it had been a mistake to start with Torres, Ancelotti said: 'Maybe. Could be. I told you a lot of times this season I wanted to start with Fernando for this kind of game, these type of tactics.
'Didier played well in the second half. I wanted to put more pressure up front because we needed to score.
'Didier was fresh and he could use his power up front. This was the reason I took out Fernando.'
With the loss comes uncertainty over Ancelotti's future at Stamford Bridge as owner Roman Abramovich continues his wait for European glory.
But Ancelotti attempted to remain positive after the match saying his comfortable with his position at the club.
'I'm not concerned. I have to work and try to do my best, It is not my decision to stay or not to stay here,' he said.
'We have to look forward. We have games to play and to win if possible because obviously we want to play the Champions League the next season.'
United boss Sir Alex Ferguson said he initially thought Drogba would start, but conceded that Torres' huge transfer sum attributed to Ancelotti going with the Spaniard as his first choice upfront.
'A lot of people thought Drogba would play. I thought having signed Torres for the money they did they had to play him,' Ferguson said.
'I wasn't 100 per cent sure but I couldn't see how they could leave Torres out.'
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Chris Clarke will be chairing a debate with PHD's Head of Innovation John Willshire and Creative Partner Flo Heiss from Dare on Tuesday 27th from 6:30pm at the Hospital Club. To book your places please reserve at bima.co.uk/events. This event is the first in a series of hot topic centred debates celebrating the reinvigoration of BIMA - the British Interactive Media Association. BIMA aims to change its image to appeal to a wider audience by putting digital at the heart of the new economy and Britain firmly at the centre of the global economy. BIMA officially relaunches on 6th May under the chairmanship of Justin Cooke, MD of Fortune Cookie whose intention is to make BIMA the must-join digital trade association in Britain in 2010.
Come and join the debate. The debate will centre on the topic: 'The Disappearance of Digital'. What constitutes "great work" at a time like this? Have we moved beyond pure design and technology towards work that makes a difference in people's lives? And who are the agencies that really get it now that traditional agencies have got with the programme and "media creativity" is giving the once staid media giants an edge. What is the role of a digital specialist in all this and where do clients go to get the best result?
Chris Clarke, Chief Creative Officer at LBi Justin Cooke, Chairman of BIMA is excited about the relaunch: "Our industry is currently going through a massive transformation and BIMA is absolutely delighted to be hosting an event which challenges our future direction led by three world-class digital leaders. For anyone working or thinking about working in digital this is an absolute must-attend event."


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Meetings with various ethnic minority student organizations at the University of Colorado at Boulder are being arranged by CU-Boulder administrators to foster productive communication about minority student concerns, according to Ron Stump, dean of students.
Meetings are being sought with the leadership of established organizations to obtain feedback on minority issues raised recently on the Boulder campus.
Our goal with these meetings is to solicit input from and share ideas with organizations that have worked over the long term for positive change in the campus atmosphere for students of color, Stump said.
An initial meeting with Oyate, an organization devoted to American Indian issues, resulted in an open exchange of ideas and concerns, such as the recent hate message received by the group, in-state tuition for American Indians and the idea of hiring race-specific program coordinators, he said.
Jean Kim, vice chancellor for student affairs, attended the March 5 Oyate meeting, along with Stump.
Contacts also are being made with the Black Student Alliance (BSA), UMAS-Mecha and leaders of the Asian Pacific American student groups to invite discussions.


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Davis is in free agent limbo, and he's not happy about it one bit. He's talked with the Celtics and a few other teams, but the restricted free agent, who is looking for mid-level exception money ($5.8 million), doesn't really have much going on right now.
And Big Baby is not happy about it at all. Especially since the Celtics just went out and signed his clone (even if Glen doesn't think so).
The Boston Herald collected some of Glen's tweets about his contract situation:
Davis started free agency with the hope of earning mid-level ($5.8 million) money, but has yet to draw any offers beyond the one recently made by the Celtics.
What follows is his string of tweets.
"Why is this (expletive deleted) taking so long!!! I really don't understand!!!!
Anybody knows what's going on with the Celtics? Cause I don't!!!!!
Well I'm not worried about Sheldon!!! Great. Guy and great player!!! But we are different players you know!!!!!
I wonder how the weather (is in) Boston cause I haven't been there in so long!!!!
I like some of you guys ideas!!!! I going to tell danny (ainge) about some of you guys ideas!!!! I don't know why then they sign (Williams) before me!!
Well I don't know where I'm going to be!!! Where (you) guys think I'm going to be!!! Who needs a pf?"
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UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has called for a halt in arms supplies to conflict parties in Syria, his spokesman Martin Nesirky said on Wednesday.
"The Secretary-General reiterated his opposition to the further militarization of the conflict and he called on all states to stop supplying arms to all sides in Syria," Nesirky told journalists by phone from the Iranian capital Tehran, where Ban is attending a summit of the Non-Aligned Movement.
The secretary general has met with Iran's Supreme Leader Imam Ali Khamenei and President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, Nesirky also said.
Since it began with demonstrations against Assad's regime in March 2011, the Syrian conflict has escalated into a full-scale civil war that has claimed up to 20,000 lives, according to estimates by various Syrian opposition groups.
The West has been pushing for Assad's ouster, while Russia and China have said the Assad regime and the opposition are both to blame for the bloodshed.
Nesirky said Ban called on the Iranian leadership to "use Iran's influence to impress upon the Syrian leadership the urgent need for the violence to stop and to create the condition for a credible dialogue and a genuine political process that meets the will of the Syrian people."
The Soviet Union and then Russia have traditionally been major arms suppliers to Syria, supplying a wide range of weapons including air defense systems, missiles, tanks, aircraft and helicopters. A diplomatic row broke out earlier this year when the United States accused Russia of supplying new Mi-25 helicopter gunships to Damascus. Russia insisted the helicopters were being returned after being renovated under an existing contract, and said it would only supply defensive weapons to Syria that could not be used to attack civilian protesters.
Moscow then later said it was unilaterally suspending a contract to supply Syria with Yakovlev Yak-130 combat training jets until the situation there stabilized.


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Liam Nazarek is a 16 year old Pincher Creek athlete. He has been
growing his hair for a year with the plan to donate it in September to
make wigs for kids with cancer, an issue close to his heart. On
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baseball team. He hasn't been asked to leave the team, he has just been
told that he can't play. So he sat on the bench for the game last
night," said his mother Kimberly Jorgenson.
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The man convicted of second-degree murder for last year's driving death of Woodland resident Robert Dale Sunderland III received a prison sentence of 23 years to life on Monday, prosecutors said.
Ryan Scott Baird, 23, was sentenced by Judge Janet Gaard on Monday morning for causing one death and one serious injury in the rollover crash. The Sacramento resident was drunk behind the wheel on the night of Jan. 6, 2012 when he lost control of his 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse and left the road at the Interstate 5 off-ramp for County Road 102.
He was convicted by a jury on May 13 of second-degree murder, gross vehicular manslaughter, driving under the influence causing injury and driving with more than 0.08 blood alcohol content causing injury or death. His blood alcohol level at the time of the crash was estimated at approximately 0.18.
On the day of the conviction, Baird's defense attorney, Richard Dudek, said outside the courtroom that his client "faces life on count one and count two."
Prosecutors said his sentence derived from a 15-to-life sentence for the second-degree murder conviction, plus two enhancements for causing great bodily injury carrying an extra eight years in prison.
The sentences for other convictions are to run concurrently.
Baird was driving after coming to Woodland to celebrate the 21st birthday of Woodland resident James Dakota Lee Black, who suffered debilitating brain injuries in the single-car accident. Baird and another passenger, Oscar Saeed Rodriguez Lupercio, 23, had less serious injuries.
In a recorded telephone conversation played during his jury trial, Baird said he started drinking liquor "as soon I got to Woodland" and that he blacked out before getting behind the wheel.
California Highway Patrol investigators testified that Baird was driving at least 89 miles per hour when his vehicle entered the southbound off-ramp in Woodland. The car swerved off the road, became airborne and flipped several times upon impact, throwing everyone but Baird from the vehicle. Sunderland was pronounced dead at the scene.
Baird was originally scheduled to be sentenced June 27, but Judge Janet Gaard delayed the sentencing a few weeks, citing "legal issues which are complex."
Baird had prior convictions for misdemeanor DUIs in both Yolo and Sacramento counties which Gaard said complicated his sentencing. Dudek said those convictions allowed Gaard very little discretion in the sentencing she gave.
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"It was probably one of our best summer reading programs ever," says Carol Kern, Western Pocono Community Library's director.
Water was this year's theme. For the newborn to 3rd grade group, it was "Make a Splash-Read." The 3rd through 7th grade's theme was "Make Waves at Your Library" and the adult group's theme was "Water Your Mind."
There were 589 children and adults that were registered for the summer-long program. Many of them attended the wrap-up event, a Bon Voyage Party.
"We had over 1,300 patrons visit the library Thursday and our events took place from 2-7 p.m.," says Kern.
There were crafts to make, games to play and refreshments to enjoy. Each activity needed tickets, which were sold for 50 cents a piece, 10 for $5 or 20 for $10.
One of the most popular activities was the Dunk Tank with 226 tickets sold, three balls per ticket, giving someone a chance to take aim at some of their favorite WPCL staff members, who were grateful it was a nice warm summer day as they went splashing into a tank of water.
All of Pennsylvania's public libraries suffered another 1.9 percent cut from the state budget, the third cut WPCL has received.
In 2010, State Library cut from WPCL's 2009 funds, $24,000. In 2011, State Library will cut another $10,000 from its 2010 funding, which now amounts to $34,000. In two years, it will have lost $58,000.
From May 2008 to July 2010, it has lost $20,000 on books not returned and unpaid fines from card holders who have moved and left no forwarding address.
"It all affects book buying and staff. It's our operating money," says Kern.
In order for WPCL to continue serving the community, it is hoping the public will come out in support of it through donations. Currently there is a Matching Gift Campaign. If you make a donation using the special donation envelope at the library, you will receive a postcard of the Eric Carle original Hungry Caterpillar WPCL logo he designed for WPCL.
You can send a donation to: Western Pocono Community Library, PO Box 318, Brodheadsville, PA 18322 or call 570-992-7934 for more information. You can also log on to www.wpcl.lib.pa.us or email email@example.com.
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According to my plastic surgeon, I am too young to do a blepharoplasty surgery. I am 26 and does not want to leave a scar. What I have noticed about my puffy eyes is that it's close to my nasal area.
I see redness and it's more puffy, but the outer corner on the eyes is not. He suggested that I do Thermage. But I read online that Thermage is not effective and you have to wait six months. If it doesn't work, what else? This cosmetic surgeon is well respected in my state. Your opinion is greatly appreciated.


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A burger with grilled cheeses for buns was once a little-known, very-unhealthy regional specialty in the South and Midwest. Friendly's took it nationwide in 2010, making us hungry and just a little confused. You can't get the Grilled Cheese BurgerMelt anymore, but Jack in the Box has brought the concept back to mass-market glory. [More]
Jack In The Box Serves Up Burger With Grilled Cheese Sandwich For Bun, 3 Years Late
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We just love obvious conversions of former fast food restaurants, but this has to be the best one we've ever seen. A former Kentucky Fried Chicken has been replaced with "Kind For Cures," a marijuana dispensary, says LA Weekly.


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ACROSS MISSISSIPPI — Corn remained Mississippi's No. 4 crop in 2013, despite a drop in the overall harvest fall as commodity prices fell.
The crop was valued at an estimated $631 million in 2013 and set a new Mississippi production record with an average yield of around 180 bushels per acre. Erick Larson, a Mississippi State University extension grain crops agronomist, says it reflected a terrific growing season.
Extension Service agricultural economist John Michael Riley tells WTVA that corn prices dropped from $6.89 to $4.40 per bushel on the nation's abundant harvest.
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Looks like the parent-teacher conference went well!
Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck are all smiles after meeting with daughter Violet's instructors at her school in Brentwood, Calif. on Friday (December 9). The couple – who are also parents to daughter Seraphina – are expecting their third child together.
The actress is currently "starring" in a film featuring the animals from Farmville. The animated short promotes a holiday campaign to raise money for the Save The Children organization through the sale of virtual goods within the game.


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BWW Reviews: BOOM at The Gamm
Peter Sinn Nachtrieb's clever little comedy Boom had its original workshop production at Brown/Trinity Playwrights Rep during the summer of 2007. The Gamm's production is directed by Fred Sullivan, Jr. and runs through April 8, 2012.
Nachtrieb intentionally muddies the time, place and setting. There is a certain tension, not dissimilar from a poker game, as the audience searches for "tells" that will give us a clue as to what is happening.
What we come to understand is that the world is coming to an end for Barbara (Wendy Overly), an over-achieving docent who has been caretaking a post-apocalyptic exhibit, complete with animatronics that are indistinguishable from real humans. With attendance dwindling and grant funding drying up, the museum's management will dismantle the exhibit after today's viewing. Barbara has put her heart and soul into the exhibit for years, creating study guides and glossaries - all unsolicited by management and likely unwanted.
The exhibit opens with Jules (Marc Dante Mancini), a young, inexperienced and excitable biologist, opening the door for Jo (Gillian Williams) who responded to his craigslist ad seeking a woman for "kissing, body contact, oral sex, and intensely significant coupling".
Jo, a neurotic journalism student, responded the ad to gain life some life experience and to give herself something "uplifting" to write about; fulfilling her current class assignment. Jo becomes, understandably, unnerved when she learns that Jules has brought her to his subterranean lab so that she will survive what he believes is an impending catastrophic event that will wipe out human life. Together, he calmly explains to her, they can re-populate the human race; the Adam and Eve of their time. Intensely significant coupling, indeed.
Mancini and Williams each give rich comic performances - and their anti-chemistry is quite finely delivered. Sullivan's direction of these two actors is spot-on and the audience will be able to identify his directorial hand. Sullivan has a defined signature comic style - and that is a good thing.
Wendy Overly is a hoot as Barbara, the over-achieving docent. Whether interacting with the audience, inappropriately stopping the exhibit, or bad-mouthing management; hers is an over-the-top role and Overly nails it. Barbara is the only really likable character on stage, and Overly imbues the character with an endearing desperation. Making "desperation" "endearing" requires enormous skill. Not many actors can pull it off this well.
The set design, by Patrick Lynch, goes above and beyond the expected - with great success and it integrates seamlessly with Matthew Terry's tight lighting design.
The play-within-a-play structure of the work is exciting, as Nachtiebs has a unique take on the genre. It is, as often, a deficit as it is used too often, with twists and turns that become gimmicky.
Boom plays at the The Gamm Theatre through Aril 8, 2012. Tickets range from $34 to $42 and can be purchased by phone at 401-723-4266, at the Box Office, located at 172 Exchange St., Pawtucket, RI, or online at www.gammtheatre.org.
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More than a third of American adults can't swim the length of a 25-yard pool, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
If you're among the 37 percent of adults who can't, you're at greater risk for becoming one of the nearly 10 people who drown each day, on average. Inability to swim is the No. 1 "risk factor" for drowning, the CDC says.
Nearly 80 percent of drowning victims are male; 70 percent are adults. Black children are three times more likely to be drowning victims than are white children.
The good news is if you don't know how to swim, it isn't too late to learn -- no matter how old you are, says the Swimming Saves Lives Foundation, the charitable arm of U.S. Masters Swimming.
A great place to learn is at your local YMCA. The YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh offers eight different classes for children, adults, and for a parent and child age 6 months to 36 months together. For a description of the classes and schedules, click here.
Pittsburgh Citiparks offers an adult learn-to-swim program and a number of swimming lessons for children. For details and schedules, contact the CitiParks Aquatics office at 412-323-7928.
The Allegheny County Parks Department offers a free learn-to-swim program for age 5 and up at four locations in July. Classes meet for 45 minutes once a week for four weeks. No pre-registration is required. For more information, click here.
U.S. Masters Swimming courses are offered at eight locations in the area. For details, click here.
Yellowbook lists 486 local health clubs, swim clubs and community associations where swimming instruction is offered.
If you are one of the 46 percent of American adults who are afraid to go into water over your head, the Swimming Saves Lives Foundation recommends Miracle Swimming, a course designed to overcome fear.
"It is ideal for anyone who has found that traditional swimming lessons don't solve the problem of overcoming fear of deep water," the foundation says.
Miracle Swimming's ratio of instructors to students is smaller than typical swimming classes. The Miracle Swimming course, which costs $1,145-$1,545, depending on location, comes with a money-back guarantee of success.
Typically taught in three eight-hour sessions, Miracle Swimming is offered at various locations throughout the country. Closest to Pittsburgh this year are Allentown, Lehigh County, and Columbus, Ohio. For more information, click here.
The Yellow Pages list nine area locations where private swim lessons are offered.
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Are you unhappy or happy that Obama has been sworn in again?
Republicans Skipping Obama's Inauguration Make America Look Like One Giant Brat (VIDEO)
Today marks the second Presidential Inauguration for Barack Obama. Actually, the President was officially sworn in yesterday in a private ceremony in the White House Blue Room, but today's the day that all the pomp and circumstance and Beyonce will take place. At 11:30 a.m. today, the great politicians of our fine country will put their party differences aside and bind together in front of the Capitol Building with the same common goal of making the next four years the best they can possibly be for the citizens of the United States.
Many Republicans are blowing the pop that is D.C. stand in favor for locales where fruity-flavored drinks served in halved coconuts are a plenty. If you can't beam 'em ... peace out, I guess?
According to Yahoo!, many Republicans and supporters of GOP candidate Mitt Romney are "are leaving town for sunny vacation destinations and company conferences or staying indoors and avoiding the crowds." Charlie Spies, attorney and co-founder of a pro-Romney super PAC, was hosting about 100 Republicans in Las Vegas for this weekend (including some former Romney campaign aides). Events took place at the Wynn Las Vegas and Venetian Resort Hotel Casino. Spies held a similar gathering four years ago for about 20 friends, but this year, more people's interest seemed to have been piqued. Spies said: "I was expecting more than 20 but no place near this response. I think people were excited to have an opportunity to be someplace other than D.C. and let President Obama and his supporters have their day in the sun."
Similarly, Ron Bonjean, a former Bush administration and congressional aide who runs a public affairs firm, held a work retreat at a resort in Mexico, saying: "It's the perfect time for us to be productive and focused on the year ahead while Washington is consumed with swearing in the president." You know, because if work's going to get done, where better place than a resort in Mexico?
Passive-aggressive comments like these are a huge part of what's wrong with America. We're more divided than ever, and I don't doubt for a nano-second that if the outcome were different, and Romney were being sworn in, Democrats would be doing the same thing.
It really doesn't seem like it's about the people anymore or building a better country. It seems like it's more about petulant men and women being consumed with "winning".
These are the people who are running the United States. Seriously. Didn't the inauguration used to be about coming together? I know there are plenty of people who are displeased with Obama's re-election, but this just seems like a bunch of spoiled rich brats pouting. It's ridiculous. And it definitely doesn't seem like a "band together" moment for our nation.
"Normal" people in their every day lives don't seem to have a problem finding middle ground with others. Don't we do it all the time? At work; at home; etc. (No, not on Internet comment boards.) Hopefully, Washington will be able to follow suit again some day. God Bless America ... right?
Here's a video of what the inauguration means to the President:
Are you unhappy or happy that Obama has been sworn in again?
Yes, I'm happy about it.
Not happy---I hate what he's done to our country and what he's got in the works.
I am ambivelant. I am certainly not happy, as I don't agree with a single thing that comes out of that man's mouth. But I am not unhappy either. I just see it as a countdown. Hopefully our citizens will reflect on themselves this term, and when it is time to vote again, we can find a real leader, that actually wants to help this nation, and that people can come together in a large enough number to get elected. I miss my country, and i would really like to see this internal bickering get a little less prominent.
Regardless if "I" am "happy or unhappy" I think it was shameful that the Repubs were unable and felt they were incapable of honoring the President of the United States by appearing at the Inaug. Their actions speak VOLUMES! about their character.
I'm pretty indifferent to it. He needs to be sworn in, obviously. Lol. I'm not sure where "happy" or "unhappy" comes in.
I vote Republican (although I'm libertarian). I watched with my eldest daughter. My only thoughts were "God those girls have grown!" and "love her new cut!" (michelle). Lol. No "happy" or "unhappy".
I am a Home Schooling, Vaccinating, Non spanking, Nightmare Cuddling, Dessert Giving, Bedtime Kissing, Book Reading, Stay at Home Mom. I believe in the benefit of organized after school activities and nosy, involved parents. I believe in spoiling my children. I believe that I have seen the village and I do not want it anywhere near my children. Now for the controversial stuff: we have traditional gender roles, we're Catholic, I'm Libertarian, he's Republican, we're both conservative, and we own guns (now there's no need to ask, lol). Aimee


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Q3 Brings Fall in Silver Producers' Cash Costs: Dundee Capital
Against a backdrop of falling silver prices, Dundee Capital Markets revealed this week that the all-in cash costs of the silver producers it covers fell an average of 13 percent, to $20.08 per ounce, during the third quarter of this year.
Encouragingly, the firm believes that cost-reduction programs will push those companies' expenses down even further as 2013 draws to a close, as per Mineweb's Geoff Candy.
Here's an overview of the silver companies that Dundee covers, as well as an explanation of the firm's recent results.
Who's in the report?
Dundee's report looks at eight silver companies, according to Candy. Those are:
- Coeur Mining (TSX:CDM,NYSE:CDE): Coeur states on its website that it is the largest United States-based silver producer, also noting that between 2008 and 2010, it began production at the San Bartolomé silver mine, the Palmarejo silver-gold mine and the Kensington gold mine. The company also owns a non-operating interest in the Endeavour silver and base metals mine, and in April of this year acquired the La Preciosa project, one of the biggest undeveloped silver deposits in the world.
- Endeavour Silver (TSX:EDR,NYSE:EXK): Mid-tier silver miner Endeavour Silver owns three producing silver mines in Mexico: Guanaceví, Bolañitos and El Cubo. This year, it expects to put out 6 million ounces of silver and 68,000 ounces of gold.
- First Majestic Silver (TSX:FR,NYSE:AG): Also focused on Mexico, First Majestic owns and operates five producing silver mines in that country and expects them to produce between 11.1 and 11.7 million ounces of pure silver in 2013. The company also owns a number of silver exploration and development properties.
- Fortuna Silver Mines (TSX:FVI,NYSE:FSM): Fortuna describes itself as "one of Latin America's fastest-growing silver producers," and notes on its website that it has "established a reputation as an efficient mine builder and operator." The company has two operating silver mines as well as property holdings in Peru and Mexico.
- Pan American Silver (TSX:PAA,NASDAQ:PAAS): Pan American is the second-largest primary silver producer in the world, its fact sheet states, and it has seven operating mines located in Mexico, Peru, Argentina and Bolivia. One of the company's aims is to continuously replace "silver reserves and resources through a successful mine-site exploration program."
- Silver Standard Resources (TSX:SSO,NASDAQ:SSRI): Vancouver-based Silver Standard owns and operates the Pirquitas mine, located in Argentina; it is one of the biggest primary silver mines in the world and began commercial production about three years ago. The company also has two projects that are in the feasibility stage.
- SilverCrest Mines (TSXV:SVL,NYSEMKT:SVLC): Also headquartered in Vancouver, SilverCrest Mines' flagship property is the Mexico-based Santa Elena mine, which produces high-grade epithermal gold and silver. The company currently has an expansion plan in the works; it is expected to double the mine's annual metals production in 2014.
- Tahoe Resources (TSX:THO,NYSE:TAHO): Tahoe's focus is on its Guatemala-based Escobal project, from which it shipped the first concentrate in October. The company expects Escobal to produce 20 million ounces of silver in its first full year of production, and has agreed to commercial terms with several smelters.
Dundee also covers precious metals streamer Silver Wheaton (TSX:SLW,NYSE:SLW), but because that company is based around a "significantly lower cost profile," it is not included in the firm's research on cash costs.
Lower cash costs? What does that mean?
As Candy explains, Dundee calculated the companies' all-in cash costs on a silver-equivalent basis. That means rather than deducting by-product revenue as a credit, the firm used it to "gross up 'silver equivalent' production in the denominator of the per ounce calculation."
Overall, site operating costs, which fell by an average of $0.95 per ounce, contributed the most to the fall in expenses. Tax contributions, which decreased by $0.83 per ounce, were the second-biggest contributor, with the remainder of the reduction comprised of a "$0.56/oz decline in maintenance capex, $0.37/oz decline in exploration, $0.23/oz decline in G&A, $0.10/oz decline in 'other', and $0.02/oz decline in interest charges," as per Candy.
In Candy's opinion, Dundee's analysis is mainly useful simply because it shows how the companies performed over the quarter. However, it is also helpful in that it indicates just how much work major miners have done to reign in their costs since prices went downhill back in April. In doing so, it offers some hope that those companies — and hopefully their junior counterparts — will have more luck in weathering the current lower pricing environment than was at first expected.
Securities Disclosure: I, Charlotte McLeod, hold no direct investment interest in any company mentioned in this article.
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The LiveView Android remote from Sony is wearable (think watch) and lets you get instant updates and launch any app. The LiveView came about when Sony Extras partnered with the London College of Fashion to get new, fresh ideas on wearable technology. The idea reminds me of the WiMM One Watch I recently covered. The Android Market app automatically connects your favorite Android apps to LiveView. A smartphone remote like this is a great idea, I think. As an iPhone user, I'm doubtful that Apple will ever come out with a device like this, but it would be great if a third party could create something similar for iPhones. It's always a pain to have to reach in my pocket to find out what my latest notifications are so I would welcome a quicker way to get at timely info.
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Fugard Theatre Bioscope Launches 2014-15 Season with MEDEA, SKYLIGHT & More!
The new, and highly anticipated, 2014 & 2015 World Cinema Season at the Fugard Theatre Bioscope has been announced. The new season kicks off in September this year.
For the fourth consecutive year, The Fugard Theatre Bioscope will once again partner with The Royal Opera House, The Royal Ballet and Bolshoi Ballet Companies as well as Great Britain's National Theatre Live Season bringing Cape Town audiences the very finest in theatre, opera and ballet, from the World's most famous stages, all in full digital high-definition and surround-sound on an enormous cinema screen in the comfort of the Fugard Theatre.
The 11am Sunday morning screenings will commence on Sunday 28 September 2014 with Great Britain's National Theatre Live recorded screening of A SMALL FAMILY BUSINESS written by Alan Ayckbourn. Other National Theatre Live recordings this season include: MEDEA (19 October 2014), A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE (28 October 2014), SKYLIGHT (7 December 2014), KING LEAR (14 December 2014) and THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT TIME (21 December 2014).
The Bolshoi Ballet presentations include: THE PHARAOH'S DAUGHTER (9 November 2014), LEGENDS OF LOVE (23 November 2014), THE NUTCRACKER (1 February 2015), ALICE IN WONDERLAND (8 February 2015), SWAN LAKE (22 February 2015), ROMEO AND JULIET (22 March 2015) and IVAN THE TERRIBLE (17 May 2015).
I DUE FOSCARI kicks off the screenings from the Royal Opera House on 30 November 2014, and the season continues with L'ELISIR D'AMORE (4 January 2015), ANDREA CHENIER (1 March 2015), DER FLIEGENDE HOLLANDER (12 April 2015), THE RISE AND FALL OF THE CITY OF MAHOGONNY (14 June 2015), LA BOHEME (12 July 2015) and GUILLAUME TELL (9 August 2015)
The Fugard Theatre Bioscope screenings have proven very popular amongst the Fugard Theatre audiences with record attendances since the first season in 2011 and enjoys continued growing support. Screenings take place at 11:00 on Sundaymornings. Tickets cost R100 per person through Computicket or the theatre's box office on 021 461 4554, with excellent discounts available to all Friends of the Fugard. There is ample free, secure parking available on Harrington Square diagonally opposite the Fugard Theatre's front entrance. For more about the various productions and the screening schedule, please visit the Fugard Theatre's website. The schedule is subject to change.


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Dragon Boat Festival
The Dragon Boat Festival, or Duan Wu Jie, falls on May 30.It is widely held that the Dragon Boat Festival commemorates the Chinese patriotic poet Qu Yuan (340-278 B.C.), who drowned himself rather than see his homeland invaded by a warring state. However, according to Yuan Chang-rue, a folklorist and professor at the Graduate School of Folk Culture and Arts, "[i]n ancient times, the Dragon Boat Festival, celebrated in early summer, reminded people that the 'poison season' of May, June and July, is beginning…" and was associated with health and well-being.
Today, the festival is highlighted by the dragon boat races and the eating of zongi, a sticky rice dish with a variety of fillings.


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So far the list is...
Audrey/ Aubrey- Audrey has just came on the list but one of my top names so far!
Genevieve- Very pretty, but worried about mispronunciation
Lydia- see Audrey
Alice- Been on this list for a while. It's losing its feel.
Francesca- Love this name but I'm worried about her being called 'Frankie'
Imogen- see Imogen
Daisy- see Audrey and Lydia
Charlotte- I love this but DH doesn't. Still trying to persuade him!
Molly-see Audrey, Lydia, and Daisy
Penelope- I'm not usually worried about popularity. But my friend is calling her baby Penelope and she is due 2 weeks after me so. It's a no no.
Rose- Would use this as a middle. My Nana is called Rose.
So this is the plan.
1) Get up to twenty names. With the help of some kind berrys :)
2) Get some good combos going.
3) Elimation!
So please suggest as many names as possible!:D


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the hospitals participating in the program included the sutter medical center in sacramento, charite hospital in berlin, germany; morgan stanley children's hospital of new york presbyterian in new york city; medical university of south carolina in charleston, south carolina; and children's
hospital of eastern ontario, canada. santa greeted each child by name, and even though he wasn't physically in the room, santa made sure the kids were given presents at the conclusion of his visit. the videoconference was also available to children not able to leave their rooms due to illness at the sutter medical center.
read more from the sutter medical center press release.
brian's opinion
this is a pretty slick little way to use technology to allow santa to reach sick children from around the world. it was quite kind of cisco to provide the technology. it can't be fun for a child to spend the holidays while in the hospital.
santa knows when you've been sleeping, and he knows when you're awake. if santa is using video conferencing, then you can bet he's using hidden web cameras to keep an eye on you as well. surely, a t1 wouldn't be big enough for santa's data at the north pole. he's got to be using a couple of t3's at the very least.
first, santa begins using fedex for package delivery, and now he uses cisco for video teleconferencing. since santa travels frequently, you can bet he uses a satellite cellphone and satellite radio. i am sure he's somewhat perturbed, since he can't use satellite radio globally or up at the north pole.
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|cool (7:45am est tue dec 19 2006)
that is great for those sick kids.. that santa is getting so tech advanced..
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