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'Hemingway & Gellhorn' review: Love in wartime
Hemingway & Gellhorn: A film by Philip Kaufman. 9 p.m. Mon. on HBO.
Philip Kaufman's film about Ernest Hemingway and journalist Martha Gellhorn is as gloriously messy as the couple's swashbuckling relationship and marriage itself.
One of Kaufman's most naked and overtly passionate films, "Hemingway & Gellhorn," airing Monday on HBO, is over the top in places, grand, sexy and probably too long. In the end, we are left feeling that while we'd probably never want to live next door to this compellingly noisy pair, they'd make swell company for a rum-soaked night on the town.
Filmed entirely in the Bay Area, "Hemingway" focuses on a pivotal period in the author's life. He'd already achieved acclaim for his novels "The Sun Also Rises" and "A Farewell to Arms," but perhaps more to the point of Kaufman's film, he had already crafted an outsized public persona for himself as the he-man of American letters.
Still ahead of him were the late-life parable, "The Old Man and the Sea," the Nobel Prize for literature in 1954 and the fatal shotgun blast in 1961 that, for a time, was said to have been an accident. The Hemingway image factory was still working, postmortem.
He met journalist Martha Gellhorn in Key West, Fla., in 1936, when he was still married to his second wife, Pauline, a devout Catholic who foolishly hoped she could compete with Hemingway's globe-trotting ambition. Eventually winning a divorce from Pauline, Hemingway married Gellhorn in 1940, the year he finished his masterpiece, "For Whom the Bell Tolls."
By the time they got married, Kaufman's film tells us, their relationship was already beginning to lose steam, because Hemingway and Gellhorn really thrived as a couple only when they were covering the Spanish Civil War. In a way, World War II could have saved the marriage by giving the couple something else to cover together, but by then, the damage of the years of fighting, drinking and matching egos had been done.
Working from a script by Barbara Turner and Jerry Stahl, Kaufman assembles a singular cast of big names to tell the story of the star-crossed lovers: David Strathairn is fellow writer John Dos Passos, Molly Parker plays Pauline, powerless to stop Hemingway from leaving her; Joan Chen plays Madame Chiang Kai Shek; Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich is Dutch filmmaker Joris Ivens; Tony Shalhoub is Soviet journalist Koltsov; Parker Posey is Mary Walsh Hemingway; Peter Coyote is Scribner's editor Max Perkins; and Robert Duvall has an extended, uncredited cameo as a blustering Russian general.
All of them are great, but the focus and the story belong to Clive Owen's Hemingway and Nicole Kidman's Gellhorn. Their meeting at Key West's famous Sloppy Joe's bar (which looks as roomy as the bar does today, but nothing like the original Sloppy Joe's, a dim little joint called Captain Tony's, off Key West's main drag of Duval Street) is sexually charged, but more important, it's an instantaneous competition of egos.
In the early years of their relationship, Hemingway is attracted by Gellhorn's spirited independence. But at the time of their meeting, she was still relatively green in some areas of her profession, not to mention naively altruistic about the nobility of just causes in wartime.
Hemingway was given to throwing his weight around and making grand, albeit minimalistic, pronouncements about life. His letters are filled with opinion about how other people should live ("Never confuse movement with action," he told Marlene Dietrich. Another commandment, "The best way to find out if you can trust somebody is to trust them," is quoted in the film).
Almost from the moment they meet, Hemingway sees Gellhorn as a protege, the sexy new student in class played against his wise professor. She's eager to learn and ambitious enough to listen for a while. That only adds to their bubbling sexual chemistry, which is consummated in the midst of a bomb attack on the Hotel Florida in Spain (an empty train station in Oakland, repurposed and relocated for the film).
Although Gellhorn's character travels further during the course of the film than Hemingway's, Owen has a big challenge in trying to humanize the author. Hemingway is portrayed as a swaggering, self-righteous, bullying loudmouth, with only occasional hints of whatever demons may have driven him internally. It doesn't help that every time the mustachioed Owen grins with a cigar in his teeth, he looks like Groucho Marx. Owen makes the character interesting but never quite fills in the blanks.
Kidman didn't have an enormous public persona in Martha Gellhorn to work with (or against), but she is both luminous and masterful as she takes Martha from starry-eyed optimism to war- and Hemingway-hardened cynicism. You can't take your eyes off her, not because she's beautiful but because her performance is so compellingly dominant.
The entire film is structured as one big flashback as Gellhorn is interviewed, late in life, by a David Frost-like character. At the start of the movie, the elderly Gellhorn says she never liked sex, but felt it was expected by the men she was with. It's only at the end of the film, as she tells the interviewer she won't allow herself to become a "footnote" in the life of a man who'd killed himself many years before, that we understand how much she's adopted a tough, protective veneer much as Hemingway had done.
Now, we have a better sense of what she was protecting, as evidenced by the exuberant love scenes between Kidman and Owen. If Gellhorn didn't like sex, we can't help wondering what she'd be like in bed if she had. But that memory is what Gellhorn, in old age, keeps locked away, not only from her interviewer but perhaps from herself.
What the film doesn't include is the fact that she, too, committed suicide - by overdosing on drugs when her life had been ravaged by illness and blindness at 89. Like her mentor, she had to be in control, even at the ultimate moment.
As in past films, Kaufman blends archival footage into the action of "Hemingway & Gellhorn," which of course enhances the authenticity of the film's depiction of its lead characters in the midst of the Spanish Civil War. Kaufman pulls out all the stops in depicting the war - at times, almost seeming to have more interest in the conflict than in Hemingway and Gellhorn.
But, in fact, we're seeing the war the way he wants us to think his characters saw it. It fascinated them, empowered them, and perhaps distracted them from the realities of what their relationship was and what it could never be.
For a while, two larger-than-life people found and loved each other and it was a good, rich time. Without a war to bind them together, as Gellhorn says, they ended up making their own war between themselves. They fought as hard as they'd loved. and you can't help feeling that they probably knew it was too intense to last forever.
Kaufman's film, despite some flaws, captures the intensity of their story and pulls us in with the irresistible force of a great, doomed love story.
To read Pamela Feinsilber's three-part series on the making of "Hemingway & Gellhorn," go to sfgate.com.
David Wiegand is The San Francisco Chronicle's TV critic. E-mail: email@example.com Twitter: @Wait_WhatTV


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'Glee' Recap: Did The Glee Club Win Nationals?
It's finally time for the McKinley high school glee club to go to Nationals in NYC!
Even though the glee club was under strict instruction from Will (Matthew Morrison) to write their songs for the national competition in their hotel room, they couldn't help but hear the city calling them!
Will was being dishonest because the real reason he wanted them to stay in their hotel room is because he had to go to Broadway for auditions. He seemed completely in his element performing on the empty stage — so you can't help but wish him well!
Rachel (Lea Michele) and Finn (Cory Monteith) went out on a "work date," but Finn was obviously infatuated with her the entire time. Rachel became majorly star struck when she saw Patti LuPone at the restaurant. And as they were walking home, Finn went in for the kiss — but she turned him down! Was it because of Jessie (Jonathan Groff), or because she was too focused on winning?
Rachel and Kurt (Chris Colfer) decided they absolutely have to return to Manhattan for college, even though Rachel said she really wanted to get back together with Finn, too. They duo gets caught breaking into the Wicked theater on Broadway, but the security guard was sweet and gave them 15 minutes to live out their fantasy of singing on the stage. I have to say, their duet of "For Good" was breathtaking.
Meanwhile, Quinn (Dianna Agron) kept acting like she was over Finn, but then she had an outburst in the hotel room, saying she doesn't care about getting over him.
The glee club watched some of the other teams perform and they must have been a little intimidated by the performance of Usher's "Yeah," which was awesome and performed by an all-girl team.
Charice (aka Sunshine Corazon) didn't disappoint either, as she belted out a new song, "As Long As You're There."
Rachel and Finn's duet was just as intense as it promised to be, but Lea's voice is so dominant over everyone else's that I felt like Finn drowned in the sound. It worked out, though, because it's really all about the sexual tension, and not the vocals at this point. The song was sealed with a long-overdue kiss in total silence — a perfect ending for the finale.
After the performance, Finn defended his super-intense onstage kiss with Rachel to her creepy ex-boyfriend, Jesse.
And now… Are you ready for the biggest disappointment EVER? Their team didn't even place in the top ten at nationals. Everyone blamed Rachel and Finn's public kiss, but just after my heart dropped, I realized no one seemed nearly as disappointed as they should have after their big loss.
The episode wrapped up with a few happy endings: Blaine (Darren Criss) said "I love you" to Kurt, and Brittany (Heather Morris) and Santana (Naya Rivera) hugged it out and confirmed they really are best friends.
The episode ended on a positive note and everyone seemed excited to try to win Nationals their senior year. — I just hope there's more Charice next season!


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It's A Pop Yeh Yeh Raya this year at Sunway Pyramid!
Get your psychedelic groove on this festive season and move to the beat of the 60's playlist!
This Raya season, Sunway Pyramid takes shoppers back in time to the psychedelic 60s! Hari Raya is a time where families and friends get together in celebration of Aidilfitri so what better way to do it with good music and an array of activities at Sunway Pyramid! From 17 June until 10 July, Sunway Pyramid's Orange Concourse transformed into a retro wonderland, paying homage to the mid 1960s. Hang out at the Raya Pop Yeh Yeh town square and check out snippets of Tayangan Filem Klasik (classic films) at the Panggong while enjoying some throwback snacks!
Pop Yeh Yeh was a musical movement in Malaysia and Singapore from around 1964 to 1969. The term Pop Yeh Yeh was derived from The Beatles hit song 'She Loves You' with the words from the chorus, "Yeah Yeah Yeah" becoming part of the name. Pop Yeh Yeh was also the efficient way to communicate the link between Malay and Western pop music.
Among the popular local Pop Yeh Yeh bands of that era were Adnan Othman & The Rythmn Boys, A. Rahman Hassan & Orkes Nirwana, A. Halim, The Jayhawkers and many more.
A number of Pop Yeh Yeh legends like Dato A. Rahman Hassan, S. Mariam, and Adnan Othman were in attendance of the event. For the opening gambit of the event, legendary Adnan Othman belted out his classic hits like Bershukor, Normah, and Hamba Terima to guests and shoppers.
Guests can also pose with props around the concourse area bringing back nostalgic moments and memories.
My OOTD of the day. I picked a black satin baju kurung to match the 60's feel and look of the mall.
Guests at the event were treated to a nostalgic time as they were given the opportunity to get their hair and make-up done in sixties fashion followed with a buka puasa dinner and indulging in the classic ais krim goyang treat.
Curious, I asked this lady why was the ice cream called Ice Cream goyang. She replied me cheekily it's because you "goyang" (shake) this barrel like this and it shakes, hence the name ice cream goyang.
"As a multi-cultural country, Malaysia is truly blessed as we are exposed to different cultural celebrations. This in turn provides malls the unique opportunity to showcase the true colours of our nation. Raya celebration is the first, among the long string of celebrations. Soon, Malaysians can look forward to more moments of togetherness as we celebrate Deepavali, Christmas and the Lunar New Year.
One can truly see that through the diversity, richness and heritage of these festive celebrations, Malaysia is renowned internationally as a rich cultural melting pot," said HC Chan, Chief Executive Officer of Sunway Malls & Theme Parks.
"Shopping malls of today are at the heart of the community. It plays an important and integral role in the community by encouraging communal harmony and integration. It offers not only an excellent platform to reach out to people from all walks of life but provides a space for the community to converge too," he added.
Shoppers who spend a minimum of RM250 (RM150 for HSBC Credit Cardholders) will be eligible to redeem exclusive Sunway Shopping Malls Raya packets and a Pop Yeh Yeh voucher. The Pop Yeh Yeh voucher is exchangeable for complimentary exclusive retro hair styling at the sixties's themed barber shop - The Salon, free photo print-out at the Photo Studio, and a packet of old-school snacks. The psychedelic Combi van will turn heads with its classic charm and appeal and make an irresistible photo op.
Above: The 60's themed barber shop and below the print out photo station
Throughout the campaign, shoppers will be able to purchase vintage records too! Bring out the inner hipster in you and experience the crisp sound of vinyl, just like how music was heard back in the mid sixties.
For those in the midst of completing their Raya shopping, Sunway Pyramid is definitely your one-stop Raya shopping adventure with over 900 shops and F&B offerings, to cater to your Raya shopping and dining needs.
Shoppers will be delighted with an array of stylish Hari Raya fashion including colourful Baju Kebaya, Baju Kurung and Baju Melayu available at Rimba. For those who prefer a more fashionable style, Uniqlo's Hana Tajima range infuses contemporary designs with the kebaya and hijab, creating modern fashion with traditional values.
Additionally, a number of the mall's 160 food outlets will be running Ramadhan promotions. Popular amongst the crowd are Tarbush and Mandi Hadramot which feature Middle Eastern cuisine, Ole-Ole Bali and Ayam Penyet Ria for Indonesian flavours, Madam Kwan's for popular local dishes, as well as Miami Grill and NY Steak Shack for Western fare.
Seen at the event was radio DJ and emcee Fiqrie. Macam matching aje our outfits in Black and Gold.
For dessert, shoppers can opt for the 'dondurma' – Turkish ice cream served with a style! Booza Ice Cream will be flaunting their showmanship in flipping blocks of ice cream for shoppers' enjoyment at the LG2 Marrakesh precinct.
Create lasting memories this Hari Raya and celebrate the reunion of family and friends while spreading cheer, festive wishes and forgiveness. Maaf Zahir dan Batin.
For more information on Sunway Pyramid's Raya Pop Yeh Yeh, visit www.sunwaypyramid.com or call 03-7494 3100.
The colourful team of Sunway Pyramid's Marketing team.
Follow Sunway Pyramid on these social media platforms:
Facebook – www.facebook.com/sunwaypyramid
Instagram – @Sunway_Pyramid
Twitter - @Sunway_Pyramid
Sunway Pyramid Mobile App - http://sunwaypyramid.com/mymallapps.asp


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Aus 86 Designs von 32 Designern wurde eine Gewinner gewählt.
We require a new logo that will be used on business materials, advertising and web presence. An eye catching logo is what we are looking for.Incorporating themes consistant with weight loss is a requirement.
Medical Edge Weight Loss Group
Not nessecary, but open to suggestions. We have been kicking around "Creating Healthy Futures"
Desired Color Scheme:
Open to suggestions. Do like blues and silver/grey, but we are not set on those colours
Desired Style:
Professional, yet edge & fresh. Not too funky though. We are trying to convey an image of professionalism and health.
Accepted File Formats:
Standard Web Formats (.jpg, .gif or .png); Vector Formats (.eps, .pdf or .ai)
We are open to suggestions, but themes that might get you started are image like measuring tapes, scales, or some sort of simple design showing a transition from being overweight to a normal weight. Feel free to include other incorporate other related element that we may no have thought of.Â
We are a company that is helping people to realize permenant, healthy weight loss where all other gimicks have failed. Promoting a return to health is key for our company.
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Drewch brauchte ein neues Website Design und hat einen Wettbewerb auf 99designs gestartet.
Aus 51 Designs von 12 Designern wurde eine Gewinner gewählt.
Cube For Teachers
We are a startup web business with a plan to help teachers share online information with each other and keep it organized. We are a small shop with big expectations. We are shooting for the moon with no holds barred. We are looking for something that appeals to the teaching community but still stands out from the crowd. We want a design that you can look at for a long time as we hope to have users on the site for longer periods of time.
http://www.venveo.com/ - we like the look and feel of this site
Home Page:
This is the page people will see when they visit our site. We need it to capture there attention and really stand out. The full website is only available to logged in users, so this page will be a page that new users will click a register button to register, and existing users will use a login form to login to their accounts. There is no navigation bar or links on this page aside from logging in and registering. It is mainly a page for appealing to new users and getting them to register. Ideally we would like to insert a video on this page, a place for quotes from clients, and an area where we can add a blurb or something like that.
Search Page:
Here the users will be able to search by filling out a number of fields that will help narrow down the search. Some of these fields have a "add" and "remove" button that will allow another one of these types of fields to be added. After the user clicks search, we show a number of search results. They are in a tabbed area because there are numerous headings that they can be under. We have an example page search.png attached. We would like this to look very neat and professional, and utilize space in a more efficient manner that currently exists.
Dashboard Page:
This is the page that users will be taken to immediately after loggin in. It should be very friendly to look at and be on for a long time. In our example page, dashboard.png, we have all the areas that we want on the dashboard page. We have them setup in a 2x3 area, but this was just what we did to display it for now. We are looking for something very creative, catchy, and a pleasure to look at. Please be as creative as you like with this page.


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"Dinner for Schmucks," a surprisingly sweet and often understated comedy starring Steve Carell, is arguably the best film ever made with a collection of dead mice at its emotional core.
A remake of the 1998 French film "The Dinner Game" ("Le Dîner de Cons"), "Dinner for Schmucks"'s opening credits are a beautifully shot montage of several pairs of taxidermic mice arranged in all manner of romantic situations -- picnics, rowing in a wedge of cheese, on a swing -- as The Beatles' "Fool on the Hill" plays:
Day after day,
Alone on a hill,
The man with the foolish grin is keeping perfectly still
But nobody wants to know him,
They can see that he's just a fool.
Between the lyrics and mice, we already know a great deal about Carell's character Barry Speck, even before we meet him. And as the film progresses, the mice will come into play again and again as they reveal more about Barry. When we do meet Barry, he's face down in the street, having just been hit by a Porsche driven by Tim (Paul Rudd), a corporate climber, who coincidentally has just been told that a corner office is his if he brings the biggest idiot he can find to his boss' house for dinner that Saturday.
Like manna from heaven, Barry has fallen into Tim's lap. Rather than being angry about getting hit, Barry's thrilled to have been hit by such a nice car and begins offering money to Tim to make the whole thing go away. Soon, a dinner invitation is extended and before Tim knows it, Barry has crawled into every corner of his life, making hash of everything in his path.
Carell shows admirable restraint as Barry, letting the wardrobe, dialogue and mice do most of the work for him. It would be easy to "go full retard," in the words of Kirk Lazarus. But Carell, holds back, making his character far more believable (not "believable," just "more believable") and sympathetic. And of course Rudd plays the beleaguered square surrounded by morons as well as anyone. Like Carell, he holds back just enough -- never getting too angry at Barry.
But director Jay Roach, the man who gave us "Meet the Parents" and "Meet the Fockers," loves to go broad, and that's when his film gets in trouble. On more than one occasion the film that it grinds to a halt, taking the air out of the film each time.
The film gets a great deal of help from a supporting cast loaded with talented comedians in most every role: Kristen Schaal as Tim's assistant; Larry Wilmore and Ron Livingston as higher-ups; Jemaine Clement as the artist trying to steal Tim's girlfriend; Lucy Punch as Darla, one of Tim's former conquests; and Zach Galifianakis as Barry's colleague at the IRS, a self-anointed mind control expert who also gets invited to the dinner.
Unfortunately, the film, which comes in at 114 minutes could've easily been 15 to 20 minutes shorter, and the plot goes completely off the rails toward the end of the dinner and worse still, they overplay the mice, tacking on another five minutes to and ending that's already run too long.
If you want to get the most out of "Dinner for Schmucks," and there's plenty of good in there, just head for the exits as soon as the trophy is awarded to the biggest idiot. You save yourself about 10 minutes and a fair amount of disappointment.
"Dinner for Schmucks" opens nationally today, check your local listings


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Did phone call offer you a medical alert device? It's a scam
AG says scammers calling unsolicited, trying to get personal info
If you recently got an unsolicited call from a company claiming it wants to deliver or install a medical alert device at your home, it's a scam, state officials said.
Attorney General Doug Gansler on Friday warned residents about the scam. He said the scammers will claim to be from a company looking for approval to deliver or install the devices that they claim are already paid for, free or offered at no cost through an unspecified government-type program.
Gansler said the scammers have then been trying to get personal information and the victims' home addresses over the phone.
"If you haven't ordered such a device, hang up immediately and avoid this ripoff," Gansler said in a statement. "Never give out your personal financial information to any person or company that calls you on the phone unsolicited. If the deal sounds too good to be true, it probably is."
He said the caller might claim that the device was already ordered and they need to schedule an appointment for delivery or installation. The caller might also claim there is a "dollar-a-day" fee for the service.
The Attorney General's Health Education and Advocacy Unit has received several reports of complaints from consumers who were suspicious after getting the calls.
Gansler said those who think they have been solicited by the scam can file a complaint with the unit by calling 410-528-1840, 877-261-8807 or by visiting http://www.oag.state.md.us/Consumer/HEAU.htm.
Also, try to provide the following information:
The phone number that appeared on caller ID or that was left on a voice message.
The company name or names used.
The name of the person who called, if given.
The date and time of the call.


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Summer Pines
I was inspired by the different textures and the vibrant shades of green in this landscape. I enjoy walking down by the bay in the summer time and wandering through the marshy areas when the mosquitoes aren't out!
TITLE: Summer Pines
SIZE: 20x20"
acrylic and ink on gallery wrapped canvas
sides painted black
varnished, wired and ready to hang
©2018 Cheryl Frey Richards
Every piece of original art is carefully packed for worry free shipping!
I accept Paypal and all major credit cards. I also have payment plans available for items over $150. Please contact me if you are interested in a payment plan. Artwork will not be shipped until full payment is received.
Orders can be cancelled within 24 hours of placing.
Shipping from United States
I pack each painting or print with the utmost care. Your art will be professionally packed and carefully shipped. Orders over $100 will have added insurance to them.
I am happy to ship internationally. Please contact me for a quote.
Most orders will ship out in 1-3 days.
Returns & Exchanges
I don't accept returns, exchanges, or cancellations
But please contact me if you have any problems with your order.
Returns and exchange details
I want you to be satisfied with your purchase. I am happy to provide you with mock up pictures of how the work will look in your space. I cannot accept returns unless the artwork arrives to you damaged. If you are unhappy with your purchase, please contact me so we can discuss our options.
I do require immediate photographic proof of damaged art and damaged shipping box.
Today you can shop for everything online. Mattresses, clothes, cars...
Art is no exception. If you are on the wire about purchasing a piece of art from etsy, perhaps these tips might ease the experience so you KNOW you will completely satisfied with your purchase. Art can be an expensive investment, but that doesn't mean that it has to be a difficult procedure.
If you see something that strikes you and you fall in love with the image:
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3. Take a picture of the area where you would like the artwork to hang. I can present you with a mock up of your home with my art in it.
4. Ask questions. No question is silly. Ask about sunlight, shipping, framing, medium, how to care for the art...
5. If I am local, I am available to help install the art in your space.
Art is for everyone and buying art online should be a pleasant experience. I am here to help you!
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UIS Service Organizations
The Volunteer and Civic Engagement Center works with many different Student Service Organizations. Below is a list of service organizations at UIS along with the presidents' contact information. This is not an exhaustive list, rather these are some active organizations that we work with regularly
Alternative Spring Break
- Contact Email: Alternative Spring Break
- Alternative Spring Break at UIS coordinates a week-long service experience that takes place during Spring Recess, usually in mid-March. Students travel off-campus and have the opportunity to make an impact with a national reach. Learn more about ASB here.
American Red Cross
- Hannah Nordby, email@example.com
- The American Red Cross Club at UIS works with the American Red Cross in Springfield on various service opportunities including their meals on wheels program, disaster response training, and educating community members on disaster preparedness.
Black Male Collegiate Society
- Justin Rose, email@example.com
- BMCS seeks to improve the image of the black males. BMCS executes this plan through scholastic achievement, professional development, spirituality, financial planning, cultural awareness, health awareness, and community and civic engagement.
Christian Student Fellowship
- CSF Website
- Christian Student Fellowship is a campus ministry at the University of Illinois Springfield founded in 1993 at then "Sangamon State University". CSF exists to help students find their way back to God. We desire to mobilize students to impact their campus and change the world for Christ.
Habitat for Humanity at UIS
- Abbie Varble, firstname.lastname@example.com
- Habitat for Humanity is a national nonprofit organization with the goal of providing affordable decent housing to those in need. Habitat for Humanity at UIS is volunteer based student organization in which students participate in the actual construction of the houses, as well as serve as ambassadors and fund raisers for Habitat for Humanity of Sangamon County.


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Ezee-Dex has evolved into TradeBRICS. Sign up for enhanced procurement.
The company was originally called Index Publications (Pty) Ltd and was established by Mr. Harold David Joffe in 1950, with the first edition of Ezee-Dex being published in 1951.
Ezee-Dex was designed as a card-index reference system of suppliers of equipment and products for mines and industry, and the product groupings were based on a stores system called the "Department of Mines Stores Return MD 272", which had been developed by the Chamber of Mines. Copies of the Ezee-Dex were sold to the buyers and engineers on the mines, and the distribution was 1 000 copies per annum.
Mr. Des Heath bought the company in August 1967, and continued to expand the number of supplier companies and their products and services. In 1972 Ezee-Dex merged with Tirandata (Pty) Ltd, a specialist company providing an electronic tender service.
Moving back into the mining head office sector of Johannesburg, and operating under the new name Ezee-Dex Tirandata, the company consolidated its position as not only the leader of products supplier information, but also the leader in the processing all the buying enquiries and tenders that, at the time, were issued daily by the major mines, corporations and government institutions.
The first major upgrade was the introduction in 1980 of a product brochure section to the book, which enabled Ezee-Dex to provide an invaluable link for all the products in the index section to a colour page, providing and illustrating much more information on the supplier company than was available previously. The first edition of this all new Ezee-Dex in book form was published and printed in full colour. Copies of the new Ezee-Dex with substantially more information than ever before, were made available to buyers and engineers at no charge.
However, in order to get copies, the companies were required to supply the names and positions of all the personnel wanting an Ezee-Dex. This was a major move in not only increasing the distribution but also in accounting to the advertisers with the name and position of every buyer and engineer receiving a copy of Ezee-Dex. A Distribution List is still produced each year and is supplied to each advertiser accounting exactly for each and every copy. Today it is produced in pdf format on a disc and lists the details of the
11 500 recipients who receive the Ezee-Dex delivered by hand.
Publishing in book form is always limited by the number of pages the book contains before the size of the book becomes unmanageable. In 1978 Ezee-Dex had started capturing and storing the product data on its mini computer system, which had originally been purchased to process and print the tender information. However, at the time, there was no other way of delivering the product data to the user, other than in book form.
By 1992, Ezee-Dex had come across a new transportable data storage disc called cd-rom. At this stage no cd-rom discs had been produced in South Africa, but the benefits and opportunities for Ezee-Dex were so great that in co-operation with EMI SA, the first cd-rom discs were pressed at the EMI facility in Wales.
This single event changed the direction of Ezee-Dex for the first time in some 40 years. Up till this point, all company and product data had been generated from paid advertisers only, because of the limitation of the number of pages available in book form. However, a single cd-rom disc could accommodate the data and pictures of hundreds of books. Because there was now virtually no limitation on storage space available, Ezee-Dex created a research department that would now establish the products and services provided by companies, at no charge to the companies.
This has enabled Ezee-Dex to expand the supplier database on the cd-rom system from 600 companies, to over 60 000 companies with more than 350 000 products and brands; and 200 000 contact names which makes the EZEE-DEX SUPPLIER DATABASE & PROCUREMENT SYSTEM way and above the largest supplier database of products, services and brand names in South Africa.
At the same time there was an overwhelming growth of the Internet, and in 1998 Ezee-Dex developed a specialised product search engine on the Internet, essentially creating an electronic Ezee-Dex, with
50 000 visits recorded every month from buyers and engineers from South Africa and sub-Saharan Africa using our search engine to source suppliers.
Ezee-Dex has been able to use technology to continually add value to the information available on the EZEE-DEX SUPPLIER DATABASE & PROCUREMENT SYSTEM. With the need for companies to increase their spend with B-BBEE companies, we have researched and integrated this information into the database, enabling buyers to always have alternative B-BBEE suppliers available. In order to give more impetus to the information B-BBEE certificates and tax clearance certificates have been added to the document library. This technology has also been used to offer companies unique information for the management and rationalization and their vendors. This has proved to be an invaluable benefit in ensuring that vendor data integrity is maintained, and ensuring compliance of a Company's vendor policies. Each year companies spend millions of rands accessing the data on the EZEE-DEX SUPPLIER DATABASE & PROCUREMENT SYSTEM, either on their network or online.
Most of South Africa's major mines and industries subscribe and use this massive supplier database and purchasing system, whether via the EZEE-DEX SUPPLIER DATABASE & PROCUREMENT SYSTEM or the Ezee-Dex ONLINE System (www.edex.co.za). Our user sites include such diverse companies as Anglo Coal, Anglo Platinum, BHP Billiton, Consol Glass, De Beers, Eskom, Foskor, Kumba Iron Ore, Lafarge SA, Mintek, Samancor, and Sasol.
Today Ezee-Dex Industrial Procurement Services (Pty) Ltd generates income from advertisers who pay to appear on our Industrial Search Engine at www.edx.co.za, as well income by paid subscription to our database of 60 000 Companies and 350 000 Brands Services and Products, on the EZEE-DEX SUPPLIER DATABASE & PROCUREMENT SYSTEM and www.edex.co.za.
At present Ezee-Dex employs a staff complement of 55 people, and has offices in Wynberg, Sandton, as well as offices in Durban, Cape Town, and Port Elizabeth.
We have the resources, the knowledge, the technology and the will power to continue to provide a world class procurement service to the mines and industries in South Africa and sub-Saharan Africa.


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These housings work with our wires with pre-crimped terminals and our crimp pins to let you quickly make custom cables that mate with various 0.1"-spaced connectors, including male and female headers and solderless breadboards. Just pick the housing for the correct number of pins, pick the colors and genders for your wires, and snap them into the housings (note: it's not easy to get the wires back out, so plan carefully!).
You can easily make cable harnesses or assemblies that branch from one connector on one side to multiple connectors on the other; you can also cut off one pre-crimped end and solder the wires directly to components to make swapping connections easy:
The following video talks about some of our various wire and cable options and includes a short demonstration of how to use these housings:
And this customer-made video shows how to make custom cables with these crimp connector housings using pre-crimped wires and self-crimped wires made with our crimping tool.
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Genworth Wealth Management announced its (sort of) new name on Tuesday.
The firm will now be called AssetMark Inc. AssetMark, a provider of investment and consulting solutions and services to financial advisors, was sold by parent company Genworth Financial in September to a partnership of two private equity firms, Aquiline Capital Partners and Genstar Capital. Along with the name, it also unveiled its new tagline: Wealth. Independence. Purpose.
Advisors might feel a bit of déjà vu. The firm was called AssetMark Investments prior to being purchased by Genworth in 2007.
"The way we're using it and what it stands for is different than before," said Gurinder Ahluwalia, president and CEO of AssetMark. "Wealth is pretty straightforward. Independence gets a negative response on Wall Street, especially for advisors looking for independence, but it's something to which we all aspire, especially clients with financial independence. Lastly, our purpose is to serve those that make a difference in the lives of their clients and their communities."
AssetMark organizes its offering around the three core components of the independent advisor's practice, Ahluwalia added: Investment Management; Client Management; and Practice Management.
"We are now a 400-person firm. In the previous [AssetMark iteration], we were half that size. We just moved into a new 50,000-square-foot office space; all glass and steel. We did that on purpose because it represents the transparency that we offer."
He said the two new investment firms would help the company grow organically and through acquisitions. And while announcing the name at a conference it hosted for its 35 broker-dealer partners was "fun and interesting," it's now about helping clients.
"We are well-known for active management, but an upcoming initiative will focus on practice management tools," he explained. "Advisors can use a web-based tool to do the first-tier diagnostic of their practice and receive a valuation. This starts the conversation with our consultants to help improve their efficiency."
Other changes at AssetMark include a new name for Genworth Financial Asset Management, which is now known as Savos Investments.
"Savos continues to employ an investment philosophy grounded in assessing and navigating the fundamental drivers of risk and return in capital markets," according to the company.
The firm's trust company, formerly Genworth Trust Co., will now be called AssetMark Trust Co.
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No I'm ridiculing the notion that "Mike Gillis doesn't have what it takes to make" a major move at the draft. For better or worse he's done it twice now.mathonwy wrote:You're defending Mike Gillis? Because.... he's proven to be such an astute trader right? ...dbr wrote:
Yeah, if we wanna make something happen at draft day let's fire Mike Gillis and go get the GM who was involved in the biggest trade of the last draft day!
I mean, the other GM involved in that trade.
(And I'm graciously ignoring the ludicrous implication that a GM with enough clout can somehow compel other GMs to make substantially different trade offers for a given player than they otherwise might, all else being equal.)


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In the Beginning Was the Word
This week, I've been encouraging you to explore the various options in the Search menu and its corresponding contextual menu. Today I want to look at the most obvious place to start when constructing a search: with selecting the words you want to find. Most of the time, of course, you're simply going to type the words you have in mind, but sometimes it is helpful to select from a list of all the words in a text. At those times, you'll want to choose the Enter Words… menu item.
When you do, a dialog will open with a list of every word contained in the text.
The cursor is automatically placed in an entry field labeled "Go to." If you begin to type in this box, the list will automatically be scrolled to the word closest to the letters you type. For example, type L-O-V and the list will be scrolled to the word "Love." You can then single-click any words in the list to add them to the list labeled "Words to enter."
Here you can see I've clicked the various forms of "love": "love," "loved," "loves," etc. When I'm finished, I can simply click OK to close the dialog box. (I could also double-click the last word I select.)
The words I chose from the Select Words dialog will now be entered into my search field as a series of words separated by commas and enclosed in parentheses. This search syntax (which you can also type yourself) will look for every occurrence of any of those words. It's essentially the same as using the OR command between each word.
There's still one part of the Select Words dialog I haven't explained yet: the Use exact word checkbox. I'll tell you what that is for in my next post.


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Synopsis: Colin Macleod is dead; or at least, he was for a time. For Colin is an immortal who cannot die and holds a heavy burden: the love of his life, Moya, was crucified in the ancient times of Rome by the conquering Marcus Octavius, and for that he will not rest until he gets his vengeance. Throughout the centuries, Colin dies and is reborn with one wish alone: to kill Marcus where he stands for destroying his reason to live. Now, in a post-apocalyptic present where the world is flooded and monsters roam the streets, Colin has managed to track down Marcus yet again; and with the help of an unlikely prostitute, he might finally have the power to exact his revenge...
Reviews: IGN | ANN | IMDb (external reviews)
Highlander: The Search for Vengeance is the best thing to happen to Highlander fans since the original film. [It's] violent, dramatic, sexy, and actually smart. ... Combat sequences, including the obligatory sword fights, are nothing less than stellar. -- Chris Wyatt
Director's cut
Producer H. Galen Walker said in an interview: "There's about seven or eight additional scenes in the Japanese version that we cut out in the U.S. one, just for timing, and just for pace of story. That was the big issue. I'm sure Mr. Kawajiri was really unhappy about the cut, but this was what the other producers thought was best for everybody." An opening exposition text-sequence, which is traditional for Highlander films, was also added for the American version. Walker said that Kawajiri's original cut "will probably be out later this year," though the interview was conducted in June of 2007, and a director's cut has yet to be released. The director's cut will be released on December 5th, 2008. The running time is 96 minutes (10 minutes longer than the U.S. version).
AniDB: http://anidb.net/a3412
IMDb: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0465657/
IMDb Rating: 7.2/10 (981 votes)
Directed by: Yoshiaki Kawajiri
Alistair Abell .... Colin MacLeod
Eid Lakis .... Dahlia
Zachary Samuels .... Marcus Octavius
Hank Banks .... Joe
Janyse Jaud .... Kyala
Jim Byrnes .... Doc
Kathleen Barr .... Moya
Scott McNeil .... Amergan
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Title: Highlander: The Search for Vengeance (2007)
Source: DVD / Director's Cut / Untouched / R2, NTSC / TFC
Size: 1.565.766.246 (1/3 DVDR)
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Video Codec: H264 (x264 rev.1083)
Video Bitrate: 1768 kbps
Resolution: 716x464 (Anamorphic, displayed at 1.83 AR)
Aspect Ratio: 1.83 (SAR: 32/27)
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Peanut Butter and Jelly Recipes
10 Ways to Give Your PB&J a Makeover
10 Ways to Give Your PB&J a Makeover
Welcome to our guide to Back-to-School Success: 31 days of tips, apps, recipes, and more to help you make this your family's best school year yet. We're using today to offer up 10 ways to reinvent that kiddie lunch box classic — peanut butter and jelly!
We're excited to bring you a new post from mother and actress Tori Spelling and her ediTORIal by Tori Spelling blog. This week, Tori shares 10 fun twists on peanut butter and jelly recipes!
Now that school is almost in session, I'm starting to compile my shopping list for school lunches. One of the biggest challenges as a busy momista is finding delicious and easy school lunches that Liam and Stella won't get tired of seeing in their lunch boxes week after week.
Now there's a reason the PB&J sandwich is such a lunch box staple. No two flavors go together quite like peanut butter and jelly. But as yummy as this sweet and salty combo is, plain old bread, peanut butter, and jam can get a little boring after a while. So today I'm sharing a few creative twists on the classic PB&J. Based on what a hit my PB and Cocoa Krispies Sandwich was with my babes, I have a feeling these recipes are going to be new favorites. And if your kiddos' school doesn't allow peanuts because of allergies, almond or sunflower seed butter will taste just as yummy.
Which recipe are you most excited to try?


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I've had a few people ask me if it's possible to make my long stemmed fabric roses and omit the stem. That way you have a lovely rose you could use as a super darling hair clip or brooch.
Well certainly you can!
I make them all the time, and have been ever since I started making those long stemmed beauties.
Now here is the thing… You can hit the mall and pick up a hair flower for about 5 bucks. So this project isn't for everyone. However, these work great when I need a rose in a specific color. Or when I've sewn a skirt for my girls and want a hair piece to match. I think they would also be fun for cheer squads, or when you're just a spectator but need to wear the appropriate team colors to a game. I'm sure you could come up with more ideas than me… I've been editing these photo's and writing this tutorial for the last 5 million hours (I'm positive it's been at LEAST that long).
My brain is working at a slllloooowww crawl.
I've made these roses in two "styles".
One style is with just one strip of fabric.
And the other (I admit I do it this way more often)
with an extra sheer piece of fabric.
(My daughter in the photo above is wearing this style).
If you want to do it this way, you'll need fabric that won't fray too much when you cut it. I use what is called Nylon Chiffon It's the same fabric they use to make those fabulous pettiskirts. I purchased mine in the 5 inch width rolls… that way I don't have to do a lot of cutting.
Alrighty… let's get started. If you've made the long stemmed flowers, this will be very familiar to you! (If not, just ignore the many times I refer back to them).
1. Cut your fabric (selvage to selvage) in 5" strips. (approximately 5"x 45" long strips).
2. Fold strips in half lengthwise (wrong sides together) and press. Your strip is now 2.5" x 45-ish"
3. Trim off selvage edges (finished edges).
4. Now to cut the petals. Scallop the open ends of the strip. Each scallop is approximately 2.5 inches. If you make a small mark at the open end every 2.5 inches it will help guide you as you cut.
Hint…. To make things easier, I cut out one and keep it as a template to make all my other roses. I simply take my template and place it on top of another strip and use it as a pattern to cut the scalloped edge. These don't need to be "perfect."
5. Now on my stemmed rose pattern, I have you leave a "tail". On this one we don't do that. For your last three scallops or so (only on one end), make them taper down in both height and width. (You want it to look like the top strip of fabric, not the bottom one in the photo).
6.Now to cut the optional sheer fabric.
Cut a 5 inch strip the same length of the printed fabric strip. Just like the other one, fold in half lengthwise.
Now because this fabric is so thin there is a quicker way to scallop it.
Fold the fabric back and forth on top of itself at about 2.5 inches. Like an accordion. Once it is all folded, trim the top (open edge) in a half circle. Open it up… and voilà… you have a lovely scalloped strip of fabric. (This trick won't work on the printed fabric… It's just too thick and the scallops end up looking messy).
Then repeat the same thing we did on the other strip and taper the last few scallops by simply trimming them down a bit.
7.Now sew the open ends (scalloped edges) together on the printed fabric.
8. Next place them on top of each other.
Make folded edges at the bottom even. Don't worry if the scallops don't line up… I actually prefer that they don't.
9. Now we sew the two pieces together with a gathering stitch. You can do two gathering stitches parallel to each other if you are worried about the thread breaking. You also can use a gathering foot if you've got one! (You don't need to open up the fabric and stitch down the center like on my stemmed flowers.
In the end the stitches will be hidden under a piece of felt… so it doesn't need to look pretty). I stitched my gathering stitch 1/8th of an inch from the bottom.
10. Now gather the fabric… I take my time on this step, and I'm super delicate with the thread so I don't break it.
And there is the gathered piece.
11. Now if you used two fabrics you have a choice to make. Roll the gathered strip up into a rose. First with the sheer fabric side up (left photo) and then roll it again with your patterned fabric side up (right photo). The look changes, so decide which way you like it before you move on to the next step!
12. Alrighty… let's sew the rose together. Start rolling in the end with the tapered scallops. Make sure you have your favorite side up (or facing in). With a needle and thread stitch through the layers at the bottom of the rose. I like to go in where the gathering stitch is. Wrap a bit more of the fabric, stitch through all the rolled layers again… and repeat and repeat and repeat.
You may get to a point where the needle is having a hard time stitching through all the layers. If this happens bring the needle only to the center of your rose. Then stitch back out from the center to the outside again. Continue doing this until you've finished.
13. Sew a knot at the end, cut any excess thread and there it is.
14. Now attach a two inch round cut of felt with your preferred adhesive. (I use a hot glue gun). If you want to get all fancy pants, you can do a blanket stitch around the edge of the felt. It will give it a professional finished look.
(I'm not that fancy, or professional).
15. Then attach the clip of your choice. I used a Dual Brooch Pin Back Base, that way it can be a hair piece or a brooch! Everyone wins!
And you're all done!
Momo was my little helper. He colored up on the counter while I cut, sewed and photographed. We also almost became victims of THEE most aggressive fly I've ever encountered! I swear it pummeled my face no less that 20 times. I'd love to say no one was harmed during the making of this tutorial… but that fly had it coming!
(I'm sure you all wanted to know that).
These roses are statement pieces!
They are not petite.
The finished rose measures about 5 inches in diameter.
Here is another one. I made this rose for Ride's Easter outfit… two Easters ago. (I used the same fabric for her Easter skirt).
Ahem…I really really really should have made this post back then. It was the original plan. I even had the photo's and everything.
But I took a blogging break.
I'll explain my disappearance in an upcoming post.
Scooter and I went out and had a ball taking some "modeling" pics of the fabric rose.
We got a little carried away.
We did a "back to school" shoot.
Love this girl!


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Will Michael Cera's workouts finally pay off?
With a Blue-Ray and DVD release this week, Cera's hoping that "Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World" will find a wider audience than the much-devoted cult following that initially embraced director Edgar Wright's innovative action-fest/romantic comedy/comic book adaption – if only to justify how hard he and his castmates trained for the over-the-top fight sequences.
"I don't think I could do a movie just because there were fight scenes – unless it was guaranteed to be hugely successful," he trademark-deadpanned for PopcornBiz, before adding "I had a blast."
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"I loved doing it," Cera said of the intensive two-month-long fight training sessions the cast tackled together before filming. "It was so much fun getting on set and putting a harness on and having to be alert first thing in the morning – unless you would miss an opportunity to duck and get hit in the head or something."
"It was just something about the energy of when we were all training together," he said. "It was a really fun way to get in shape and be able to learn how to do all this stuff. I think by the end of it we were all pretty ready to not ever move. We all wanted to just lay on the couch for a good four months.
"I never felt more confident – well, maybe I have," he added. "Then after we started shooting, none of us continued to train, so you can watch us slowly fall apart over the course of five months of shooting…Now I kind of miss it and hopefully I'll get a reason to get in shape like that again, and have somebody pay me to learn all that stuff. That's what's so kind of mind boggling about the whole thing, is we get paid to do that."
Cera's co-star Mary Elizabeth Winstead had it rougher than most, suffering through tendonitis and a freak spinal injury she unknowingly experienced just prior to her training. "I was just kind of a mess," she laughed. "But it was really kind of cool because I feel way, way stronger now than I did before I did the film – It's a unique experience to go through."
Director Wright also joined in the fight club, learning to battle alongside co-stars – and once-and-future superheroes – Brandon Routh and Chris Evans. "It's not often you get to work out with Superman and Captain America," he chuckled.
The "Scott Pilgrim" training sessions documented on the home video's exhaustive behind-the-scenes features reveal how the cast and crew grew tighter during the process. "It was a great bonding experience because actually a lot of the didn't actually have scenes with each other," said Wright, "so it was nice to have all of the cast together for such a long period before shooting which doesn't usually happen. Most films, the people meet the night before the first day of shooting, if that."


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Preparations for Abner V. McCall's leadership of Baylor University began at the hands of capable instructors in the Masonic Home and School in Fort Worth where he and his two brothers and sisters grew up due to their father's death and mother's health. A scholarship student, he earned a law degree from Baylor in 1938 and over the following decade, received two additional degrees, spent a brief period in private practice, and served three years with the FBI. He returned to his alma mater in 1948 and for the next 11 years served as Dean of the School of Law (interrupted by a brief stint as an associate justice of the Supreme Court of Texas through appointment by Governor Allan Shivers) prior to being elevated to the position of Executive Vice President in 1959.
Enrollment when he took office was approximately 5,200 on the Waco campus, sufficient to make living conditions extremely crowded. McCall began a vigorous campaign to create more space through the acquisition of land, construction of a residence hall, and library and science buildings. In 1969, due to various circumstances related to the state's plans to build a medical facility in Houston, the University released the College of Medicine to allow it to seek government funds. Two years later the College of Dentistry in Dallas was granted the same privilege. In November 1971, McCall underwent routine surgery, but because of complications he remained in the hospital for two months. Fortunately, the able leadership of Executive Vice President Herbert H. Reynolds, who had joined McCall two years earlier, kept the "ship of state" on a steady course.
In 1975 as enrollment topped 8,625, McCall changed a long-standing policy of allowing students to live off-campus. Previously, that benefit had only been available to males and junior and senior females. Over the next three years, the University developed additional facilities, instituted a campus beautification program, established new student orientation programs, conducted a $100 million campaign to enhance annual operations and capital improvements, and won the Southwest Conference football crown, repeating its 1974 performance when it broke a 50-year drought in the Southwest Conference. McCall also served as president of the Baptist General Convention of Texas in 1964-65 and as vice president of the Southern Baptist Convention in 1979-1980.
By 1981, enrollment reached 10,125, endowment stood at about $82 million and total assets approached $200 million. McCall had been associated with Baylor for nearly a half century, and he believed it to be time for new leadership. The trustees named him Chancellor and selected Reynolds as his successor in perhaps the smoothest transfer of the presidency in the history of the institution.
McCall was born in June 8, 1915, and married Frances Bortle in 1940. They had four children: Anne, Bette, Richard "Dick", and Kathleen. Frances died in 1969. McCall married Mary Wilson Russell, widow of classmate Lloyd Russell, at Christmas 1970, and her two daughters Linda and Nancy joined the family. Together they had nine grandchildren. McCall died suddenly on June 11, 1995.


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Almost 100 per cent of private run-of-river power projects studied in B.C. are located on streams where they could affect fish, an interim study for the Pacific Salmon Foundation has found.
Foundation president and CEO Brian Riddell said in an interview that while "most people sort of assume" that these hydro projects are located in stretches of river away from fish habitat, the reality is quite different.
Run-of-river projects have the capacity to impact fish living immediately upstream of water intakes, in the middle reaches where water is diverted through pipes to power houses and, finally, in downstream habitat.
Preliminary research of 44 run-of-river projects has found that up to 73 per cent have the potential to impact fish in the upper reaches and closer to 88 per cent in the lower reaches.
"There is only one facility that does not have salmonids present ..." said Riddell, in reference to salmon, trout and char species.
Environmental issues include water temperatures and oxygen levels, sediment movement, rates of water flow including rapid fluctuation (ramping) that can strand juvenile fish, impacts of water intakes and passage through spillways.
The study, which is due to be completed in December, is also looking at the effectiveness of fish mitigation/compensation projects.
The 44 run-of-river projects, mostly in southwestern B.C., including Vancouver Island, also show a huge disparity in the level of monitoring required depending on whether they were approved in the 1980s or present-day.
About 55 per cent of the 44 facilities generate less than 10 megawatts of hydro power.
"There are some sites where we only really got the water licence because they weren't required to do a lot of the direct monitoring," said Riddell, noting a more recently built site offered up some 15,000 pages of documents. "I'm not sure blame is involved. There might have been the thinking that, 'They're high enough in the (water) system, there won't be much of an effect.'"
For newer facilities where monitoring is required, no one is fully analyzing those thousands of pages of documents.
"We need a different approach," said Riddell, a former senior scientist with the federal fisheries department. "It's not just about monitoring and sending in reports. Someone has to go through them."
The foundation has hired Vancouver consultants Essa Technologies to study the impact of the run-of-river sector on salmonids, including at-risk bull trout, at a cost of more than $300,000.
Funding is from Clean Energy B.C. — which spearheaded the study and represents run-of-river operators, the California-based Moore Foundation and B.C.'s Living Rivers Trust Fund.
Paul Kariya, executive director of Clean Energy B.C., said the report is "critical to the credibility of the clean-energy sector" and that "protecting the environment is job one." Kariya is a former executive director of the Pacific Salmon Foundation.
Gwen Barlee, a run-of-river watchdog with the Wilderness Committee, said she is concerned about the quality of monitoring data supplied by industry under condition of anonymity. "What we don't know is the most concerning," she said. "I'd be wondering how fulsome that data is."
Barlee added that freedom-of-information documents have shown "considerable non-compliance" in the industry, including repeated incidents of juvenile salmonids being left high and dry when water flows drop too quickly.
She noted that conditions are bound to deteriorate as a result of the federal government downsizing its fisheries staff and reducing the threshold for conducting environmental impact assessments on projects that can affect fish.
Steve Thomson, Minister of Forests, Lands, and Natural Resource Operations, speaking to Clean Energy B.C.'s annual conference in Vancouver this week, said the clean-energy sector represents more than $4 billion in capital expenditures. The province wants to help streamline the approval process for industry while ensuring that environmental standards are met, he said.
Thomson said there are now almost 70 hydro projects operating in B.C. and three wind power operations, with more than 130 First Nations receiving financial benefits through partnerships with the industry.
Freedom-of-information documents obtained from Thomson's ministry found 749 non-compliance incidents from a total of 16 hydro plants in southwest B.C. in 2010.
They included 313 incidents related to ramping, 292 of not notifying government officials of problems, 101 to not fulfilling mitigation requirements, and 43 related to not maintaining in-stream flow rates.


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Sonora's public library closing book on feral cat flap
A librarian's duties include a lot more than he or she picks up in library school...in this case, librarians have been forced to do the work of animal control officers.
An anonymous letter to county officials in Sonora, CA charged that a colony of about 20 cats was being allowed to inhabit the library property, and even accused a library employee of founding and fostering the population. Tuolumne County Library Director Connie Corcoran denies that a feral cat population now exists as the letter describes and adds that she wishes the person complaining about the cats had come to her instead of county authorities.
Hi birdie -
I am the unnamed employee in this article. I felt that if this much could happen from one anonymous letter that was filled with the type of fear that has been instilled into American by the Bush Administration about "terrrists", that I didn't want my name in it. Especially since this Anonymous citizen took clips from all my personal websites and sent them to all those county offices, the newspaper, etc..It was unfair to me, and I feel threatened knowing someone is watching me.
I was excited though to see LIS pick this up as I read LIS everyday... :)
What was most upalling about the newspaper article is that the article about Schwarzenegger's State of the State from the night before was a tiny spot at the bottom of the front page, while this 'story' was the entire top of the page. Neglecting the fact that there is no money in CA for libraries (as usual) and so forget the cats...the citizen who complained may not have a library in the future.
I suspect that the Letters to the Editor will be filled with varying opinions of this article and am hesitantly awaiting this afternoon's paper...
Thank you for the work that you and all the workers do for LIS NEWS.
-Anonymous Librarian Assistant I, Sonora, CA
So the cats have no connection with the library yet in the article they say two of the cats have a name. One is named Dewey and the other is named Decimal. And there is absolutely no connection with the library at all.
The connection is that there
The connection is that there is a person who works at the library who saw there were feral cats in the area of the library, and found a local group called Sonora Cat Rescue to help trap neuter and release them back to the area they were born. During this person's own time, the two cats are fed daily.
Meanwhile, a fear-ridden, busy body, decided to write an Anonymous letter to all of the County, and the newspaper, blaming this person for ALL the cats around the area and of bringing cats in from everywhere and feeding them at the library. When in fact there are a lot of cats around that are abandoned by apt. tenants nearby. The Anonymous person has been taken seriously and allowed to remain anonymous, while this other person now has untruths associated with her name.
Do you get it now?
Am I missing something
I read the article, saw the cat rescue people named the cats Dewey and Decimal (not the library staff) but I am really lost by the connection ALA I in Sonora made to the Bush Administration.
The person who wrote the anonymous letter of complaint is a spinelss coward who is obviously a grandiose prevaricator. Or as we say in my neck of the woods a lying sack of crap. However I am not quite sure that the Bush administration or 'terrists' or has anything to do with a crazy spineless liar sending a letter to the county.
As one who voted for Bush and is moderately pleased with how things are being run, and being more concerned with what I can change locally - I have very little say in National or Statewide affairs I would be rather pleased that the local news was above the fold and the Governor's State of the State below. I can always read the S of S online at the Governor's website, but loony cat complainers are more local newspaper fodder.
That political nonsense notwithstanding. Thank you for caring for the cats. How we treat animals and children is a remarkable reflection of exactly what kind of people we are. If you would be so kind as to contact me (I believe the link above will list my email or URL and my email is that URL with my user name before the at symbol.) I would like to send a small check our your way so that you may give it to the cat rescue organization or another animal caring organization you find deserving.
Good luck with your cats, and crazy cranky lady. Your Director sounds like a nice stable person.
Oh, and Birdie
Oh, and Birdie: That headline made me laugh so hard my elbow hurts.
Feral cat flap is just remarkably funny to me.
Honestly, the way the
Honestly, the way the situation is described, I would not be surprised at all to learn that the library employee had an Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and was collecting cats irresponsibly.
That is a really weird thing
That is a really weird thing to surmise by the story and my explanation...
Why would homeless cats go
Why would homeless cats go to the library? There is certainly no food there. Unless they go there secretly at night to research on a theory that dogs are responsible for birdies' deaths.
What is with people who like
What is with people who like complaining about things, but anonymously? If its such a problem, then stand up for what you think should be without the anonymity.


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WHEELING - Although natural gas processors continue pumping ethane out of the Marcellus and Utica shale regions, the head of an organization representing chemical companies is "very confident" Odebrecht's planned Parkersburg cracker plant will come to fruition.
"A cracker in West Virginia just makes sense. The chemical industry historically follows abundant raw materials, and the vast amount of ethane in the Marcellus Shale provides a great foundation for new chemical manufacturing investments," said Kevin DiGregorio, executive director of the West Virginia-based Chemical Alliance Zone, a non-profit organization formed in 1999 that states it is "dedicated to supporting and expanding the chemical industry and technology economy" in the Mountain State.
"Although situations can change and none of us have a crystal ball, I'm very confident that the cracker in Parkersburg will become a reality," DiGregorio said.
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A cracker plant converts ethane into the widely used ethylene, a key component for the plastics industry.
In the natural gas business, companies such as Chesapeake Energy, Gulfport Energy, Antero Resources, Chevron, Gastar Exploration, XTO Energy, and many others drill and frack wells. These are considered the "upstream" companies because they own the gas that comes out of the ground.
These upstream companies then ship their gas via pipelines to "midstream" processing plants, such as the MarkWest Energy, Williams Energy or Blue Racer Midstream.
Because there is no "downstream" ethane cracker in the Marcellus or Utica regions, midstreamers must now do one of three things with the ethane they extract: blend it into their regular gas streams, burn it off via flaring or place it into pipelines for shipping to crackers along the Gulf Coast or in Canada.
MarkWest officials recently said they planned to ship up to 400,000 barrels of natural gas liquids - a combination of ethane, propane, butane, pentane and other materials - out of the Marcellus and Utica regions by 2016. However, company spokesman Kevin Hawkins said there is still enough ethane to support the Odebrecht project.
"We believe a cracker in the Northeast would be great option for our producer-customers," Hawkins said.
Nevertheless, MarkWest has also announced plans to use its "Liberty Ethane Pipeline" to transport ethane from the Majorsville complex. The product will then head to the Gulf Coast via the ATEX pipeline or to Sarnia, Canada via the Mariner West pipeline.
"Eventually, Sunoco's Mariner East pipeline project will transport purity ethane from our Houston complex in Washington County, Pa., to the Marcus Hook terminal south of Philadelphia for international export," Hawkins said.
"Ethane is something that we are going to have to deal with, particularly as we get more wells online," said Gary Evans, chairman and CEO of Houston-based Magnum Hunter Resources, the parent company of local driller Triad Hunter. "Having a cracker in our own backyard would be great."
Investing $4.5 billion to process methane, ethane, propane, butane and other gases in Marshall County, Williams operates the Fort Beeler processing plant along U.S. 250 between Cameron and Moundsville and the fractionator plant south of Moundsville along W.Va. 2. The company is also building another massive processing facility at Oak Grove in the central part of the county.
Williams spokeswoman Helen Humphreys said her company had not formally evaluated the prospects of the Parkersburg ethane cracker. But if constructed, it "would give our customers another market for their ethane, which can be a good thing," she said.
Blue Racer owns $1.5 billion worth of processing infrastructure across Appalachia, anchored by the Natrium facility along W.Va. 2 in Marshall County.
"Blue Racer Midstream supports and applauds Gov. (Earl Ray) Tomblin's diligent efforts to bring a cracker to West Virginia. In addition to having a very positive impact on the region's economy, a cracker would benefit all Marcellus and Utica producers who would have an immediate and nearby domestic outlet for their ethane," Jack Lafield, Blue Racer CEO, said.
Despite some uncertainty among those who will actually produce the ethane, DiGregorio has few, if any, reservations about the Parkersburg plant.
"Braskem and Odebrecht were very careful to avoid making announcements or declarations while they were doing extensive planning and due diligence. As an example of their caution and restraint, you will notice they did not announce numbers of jobs or the amount of the investment in Parkersburg," he said. "In my mind, the fact they have finally made an announcement provides significant credibility to their intentions.
"I won't be surprised if we not only have another cracker announcement in the next year or two, but maybe one in five or 10 years as well. It doesn't all have to fall into place now."
As West Virginia officials hope for the Odebrecht cracker, global oil giant Royal Dutch Shell is still considering the option to build a similar facility in Monaca, Pa. Shell has yet to purchase the property in question from Horsehead Corp., but recent published reports indicate Shell continues looking at property surrounding the Horsehead site for possible purchase.


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WATERTOWN — The Rockford University football team took control in the final three quarters of today's game against Maranatha Baptist Bible College to post its first win of the season. The Regents outscored the Crusaders 20-0 over the final 45 minutes to cruise to a 34-13 victory.
The game opened with a highly competitive first quarter with the Regents and Crusaders each scoring a pair of touchdowns.
The Regents struck first on a four-play, 37-yard drive, capped with a 25-yard touchdown pass from senior quarterback Aabed Nekrawesh to fellow senior Delroy Russell Jr.
Rockford made it 14-0 on its next possession when Andrew Stochl (Marian Central Catholic) found Preseason All-American tight end Dane Kirk (Rochelle) for a 62-yard touchdown reception. The Crusaders got themselves back into the game scoring on their final two possessions of the first quarter to cut Rockford's lead to a single point at 14-13.
The final three quarters belonged to the Regents as they shut out the Crusaders and found the end on three occasions. The first touchdown again came through the air as Nekrawesh found senior Anastacio Zamba on a 29-yard touchdown pass, extending Rockford's lead to 21-13. Following a scoreless third quarter, Rockford turned to their ground game and junior Seth Swinehart (Rockford East) close out the game. Swinehart scored Rockford's final two touchdowns on runs of seven and 10 yards to seal the 34-13 win.


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ORCHARD PARK — After closing a disappointing season with another loss, coach Rex Ryan was eager for another chance to lead the Jets to the playoffs.
ORCHARD PARK — After closing a disappointing season with another loss, coach Rex Ryan was eager for another chance to lead the Jets to the playoffs.
Who'll be on that team — at quarterback, offensive coordinator and even general manager — remains the question as the beleaguered coach and his turmoil-riddled team prepare for an uncertain offseason following a 28-9 loss to the Buffalo Bills on Sunday.
"I want to be here," Ryan said. "This is the team that I want to coach. Nobody else's. Obviously with only six wins and all that stuff I'm sure there will be some Jets fans that maybe wish I wouldn't coach the Jets. But guess what — I know I'm the right guy for the job."
There are questions at quarterback, with starter Mark Sanchez's job security increasingly unsettled after another sloppy performance. Nor did he help the status of offensive coordinator Tony Sparano, who's expected to be released after one season. And GM Mike Tannenbaum's on the hot seat, too.
The Jets (6-10) closed their second straight year with three consecutive losses. Since taking the Jets to those AFC title games, Ryan has gone 14-18.
Sanchez knows he and Ryan can rekindle the magic that allowed the Jets to make it to two consecutive AFC championships.
"This is where it all started, and this is where we've had a bunch of fun," Sanchez said. "We know we can be successful here, so hopefully things work out and it happens."
Sanchez didn't ease any criticism. The 2009 first-round draft pick finished 17-of-35 for 205 yards with an interception — his 18th of the season — and a lost fumble. He also directed an offense that once more lacked finish, settling for two field goals on three trips inside the Bills 20.
"We just didn't execute, and it starts with the quarterback," Sanchez said. "I have to be better."
It was Sanchez's first start in two weeks after he turned over the ball five times in a 14-10 loss at Tennessee. He got the start after third-stringer Greg McElroy complained of concussion-like symptoms on Thursday.
"There's a lot of potential in this organization," Sanchez said. "We've had success here before, and I know we can do it again."
The Jets trailed 14-9 at the half despite gaining more yards than Buffalo (204-132), getting more first downs (13-4) and holding a whopping edge in time of possession (23:15-6:45).
On a cold, sunny afternoon in a half-empty Ralph Wilson Stadium, a foot of snow that fell this week was completely shoveled away only three hours before kickoff. And what happened on the field was overshadowed by the various changes that could be coming for both teams.
Bills coach Chan Gailey and general manager Buddy Nix are on the hot seat, particularly after a spending spree that brought defensive end Mario Williams for a $100 million contract.
It's also possible that, like Sanchez, Buffalo quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick has appeared in his final game with his team.
Plus, Tim Tebow was a nonfactor once again for the Jets, just as he has been all season. Tebow was in for just a single play in what is likely his final game with the Jets. The Jets will try to trade the popular backup quarterback or release him this offseason after acquiring him from Denver last March.
"This year has had its ups and downs, but it was a great learning opportunity for me," Tebow said. "I try not to speculate on the 'what ifs.' I just tried to help this team however I was asked, and just tried to stay ready to go."
C.J. Spiller had 59 yards rushing and scored on a 66-yard catch and run for the Bills in a game between two AFC East rivals with no playoff implications. Safety Bryan Scott returned an interception 20 yards, while Brad Smith scored on a 4-yard run, and Tashard Choice on 13-yard run for the Bills (6-10).
Despite snapping a three-game skid with their first win in seven tries against the Jets, Buffalo still finished last in the division for a fifth straight season. Buffalo hasn't made the playoffs for 13 straight seasons.


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Witnesses say that unidentified assailants torched a church used by Egyptian Christians in Libya's eastern city of Benghazi on Thursday, a week after scores of Christians were detained and reportedly abused by militias there for alleged proselytization.
Flames were seen rising from the church, witnesses said. The Egyptian Foreign Ministry issued a statement condemning what it described as "assault," and that the church's priest was not inside and is unhurt.
Abdel-Salam al-Barghathi, a security official in Benghazi, said his forces stopped angry men from doing more damage to the church. He says they were angry about a protest by Christians in front of the Libyan embassy in Cairo, where they set fire to the Libyan flag.
The protests came after death of one Egyptian Christian detainee in Libya, whose family says he died of torture. They say Ezzat Atallah, who died in detention in Tripoli after being transferred from his prison in Benghazi, was one of around 100 Christians, mostly Egyptians, who were detained by militias on suspicion of trying to covert Muslims to Christianity.
Al-Barghathi appeared to blame the Christian protesters for the violence. He said Atallah died of natural causes and that he confessed before his death. "I got everything taped. He confessed and we videotaped his confessions. Why do the Christians burn the flag and replace it with a cross?" he said.
"These incidents will take place once and twice if the reactions on the other side continue like this," he warned.
Libya has seen multiple outbreaks of disorder since the 2011 civil war that led to the killing and ouster of dictator Moammar Gadhafi. The security and political vacuum has allowed hardline Islamist militias to act with impunity, especially since the government has relied on ex-rebel groups to keep order in absence of a functioning police force or a unified military.
On Sept. 11, four Americans including the U.S. Ambassador in Libya Chris Stevens were killed in an assault on the U.S. mission in Benghazi. An Islamist extremist militia that had been handling some security duties in the city, Ansar al-Shariah, was blamed for the attack. Months later, several Western countries withdrew their nationals from Benghazi citing imminent threats.
Churches, shrines used by traditionalist Muslims, and a Commonwealth war cemetery have also been vandalized in Benghazi and other cities in attacks blamed on hard-line Islamist puritans.
Last week, Egypt's Foreign Ministry intervened to win the release of 55 Egyptians who were in the group suspected of proselytizing. Thirty-five of them were deported for illegally entering the country, while 20 were cleared to stay in Libya.
Four foreigners under investigation for alleged espionage and proselytizing remain in a Libyan prison. They are a Swedish-American, a South Korean, a South African and an Egyptian.


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Doc: All right, no need to flap; it was just an innocent question. Back where I come from, it's basic courtesy to tell people your name.
Ha-eung: I don't know what backward village you hail from, but over here you lie low and stay out of trouble, you hear? You treat the people who come, I collect the payment, and together we…
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Got any column ideas for me? I asked David when he kissed me goodnight at 1 a.m. Monday night.
"Use an old one," he advised as he walked down the hall.
"Go to bed," he added. "That would be my idea," he said as he headed up the stairs.
I don't always follow my husband's advice, but we're heading to Miami to celebrate Thanksgiving and Christmas with all our kids and grandkids and I've got a lot to do to get ready. So, here's a column from Feb. 18, 2009. The message is even appropriate for this time of year.
– Colleen
By COLLEEN LEDDY
There's nothing like being vindicated even if you're vindicated by your own self. I speak of my guilt in planning trips on the cusp of the next Great Depression, even though I truly am happy to have spent the money on the experiences. There is always that twinge of guilt, however, that hangs like a little black cloud ready to rain on my parade of happiness.
But a short segment on National Public Radio's Talk of the Nation Science Friday made me think, Begone guilt! Regret no more!
I was dashing between schools Friday when I heard snatches of the Research News portion of the program. Host Ira Flatow was interviewing a psychologist about his study which concluded people felt happier when they spent their money on experiences rather than things. I'm a big spender of kooky things, but still, I thought, "My sentiments exactly."
Ira asked if that could be extrapolated to buying gifts, such as for Valentine's Day and the psychologist, Ryan Howell from San Francisco State University, said yes.
So, instead of buying that red teddy bear with an "I Love You" balloon attached, you should have bought your sweetheart tickets to a concert. Instead of buying jewelry, you should have booked a reservation at a new and different restaurant.
Luckily, David happened to listen to the same program so when I suggested we eat out Friday night, twisting his arm wasn't too hard.
David is rarely eager to embark on any endeavor that requires spending money. I have long since decided not to let that stop me. Whether it's buying Zingerman's brownies or spending 10 bucks for the dinky little raft ride at Cumberland Falls State Park, I am all about the experience.
He's happy not spending the money and I'm happy having the experience. I suspect he's a little less happy about me spending the money, but the threat of a wedgie usually ends the under-his-breath mumbling and grumbling.
I listened to the podcast of the show later and was bolstered by further conclusions of the study which found that people who spent their money on experiences had an increased sense of vitality and vigor. They also had a sense of being connected with their social world and engaged in less social comparison.
For example, you might buy a pair of shoes and think they're nice until you see your friend's shoes and think they're nicer. When you spend money on experiences, you're less likely to engage in that sort of activity and less likely to have buyer's remorse. You're, as the title of the show says, Buying into Life Instead of Things.
Of course, the study only included 154 participants, hardly enough to be conclusive. But, you know how it is, take your vindication and validation where you can get it.
And when you hear about a study that only confirms what you've been living, it's easy to think of lots of examples of how happy the experiences made you.
Snorkeling in the Bahamas tops my list. What a time that was. Swimming in the pool built into the side of a cliff at Arcosanti in Arizona—I can still transport myself to that budding experimental town where Paolo Soleri blends architecture with ecology.
A day trip on a boat from Homer, Alaska, to see a rookery and explore an island town. Skiing at Shanty Creek on Christmas Day and swimming at night in the heated outdoor pool while snowflakes fell.
The amazing pool at the hotel in San Juan, Puerto Rico, where I removed my sarong only to discover I was wearing my underpants instead of my bathing suit bottom.
Hmm, most of these memories involve water...heck, they all do. I wonder if that is significant.
Maybe it means you won't find me floating in the sea of regret.


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