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(CNN) - Rep. Jo Bonner called on fellow Republican Rep. Joe Barton to step down as ranking member of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce on Friday following the Texas Republican's controversial statements to BP chairman Tony Hayward on Thursday.
"Earlier this morning, Rep. Barton called me to offer his personal apologies for any harm that his comments might have caused," said Bonner, whose district covers much of Alabama's coastline.
"It takes a big person to admit they were wrong and I appreciated Joe's call," Bonner continued. "However, as I told him, I believe the damage of his comments are beyond repair and, as such, I am today calling on Joe to do the right thing for our conference and immediately step aside as Ranking Member of the Energy and Commerce Committee."
"Joe's comments were stupid and extremely insensitive to the hundreds of thousands of people who live along the Gulf Coast," Bonner added.
Just please tell me what has been "good enough" in this disaster on the gulf coast? Certainly not this administration – wrong side of the USA for them to care enough.
Regrettably, Mr. Barton doesn't have a lock on stupidity. I think it's quite contagious and spreading like wild fire in D.C..
Mr. Barton was just being honest, now the rest of the republicans want him to resign so they can cover up what their all about. Corporate america over the average American, banks over people living in their homes, and big oil over the environment or even peoples way of life. When will you people realize the republicans only care about money and the people who have it, and are perfectly willing to do their biding. Don't believe me look up how much they got from the insurance industry. They call the money they received campaign finance instead of bribes. Do you think they would have gotten any money if they weren't doing what the insurance companies wanted. Case closed.
Joe Barton was right to apologize for obama taking away BP's Constitutional Rights. They have not been convicted of anything and therefore are not required to put $20 billion in a slush fund through arm strong tactics by obama. This is what the courts are for, even the terrorists who have attacked the U.S. get a trial, (stupid because they are enemies of the U.S.), but BP is not a terrorist. This was an accident until proven otherwise. There should be no exceptions to the Constitutional rule. We all know that obama has stated that the Constitution is in his way and needs to be revised, (NO WAY) it needs to be protected and upheld. What happened to the oath that obama took at the start of his office to uphold and protect the Constitution, isn't this treason? Yes, BP needs to take care of the mess, if they don't then they need to be taken to court where it belongs, not king obama adjudicate and levy judgment by and through himself. You need to listen to what Joe Barton apologized for and not just take out a little piece so that you can make something horrible that was not there to try and destroy someone's life and our Constitution.
Just remember, if the Repubs take back the house, he becomes the comittee chair. Do you think he's objective when it comes to "big oil"?
While he's at it, does Mr. Barton want to apologize to the terrorists who
took down the twin towers on Sept. eleven? Well maybe not. They
haven't given him over $100,000.
ABSOLUTELY This guy should have been kicked off the committee as soon as he made the stupid aplogy! What an insensitve JERK!
Here go again another republican defends a big company rather than the citzen of the country how dare him say that he give BP a apology .what about people out work,that has no imcome, that just like a republican just thinking about their pocket.
The reason that the Republican Party is up in arms about Barton's comment is that Barton's comment is spot on, and illuminates the central theme of the new Fascist Right: "Corporations rule, and the rest of you "little people" don't matter."
That was their reigning philosophy leading up to the financial mess on Wall Street, and it's the central tenant of the Cheney/Bush administrations "energy" policy.
The Republicans want to keep their *real* platform a secret, so their mad at Barton for spilling the beans - but *not* mad at him for what he said!
No No Joe Must stay On. George Bush was wrong about Iraq and he stayed ON. Whats this compared to George Bush? peanuts. Just a few drops of oil in a big ocean. No biggie. Drill baby Drill!!!
Even though it was a "stupid" comment- he has the right to say what he wants- it's called- freedom of speech.
He's right–they were stupid and insensitive. Never thought I'd agree with a republican–
Barton thought the 20 billion would cut into his money from BP
Could the GOP get any more sleazy than this? "It takes a big person to admit they were wrong", says Bonner. Ha Ha.
Wrong Mr. Bonner. It takes a big person to admit this is exactly WHAT most of GOP Congressionals believe. Bachmann did at least have the balls to say it. Why isn't the GOP condemning HER?
Barton never admitted he was wrong. Barton was forced to retract his apology for fear of losing his high prestige job.
Guess he can kiss it good-bye anyway.
Rep Joe Barton had it correct. This was an intentional shakedown by the Obama Whitehouse. Now that he has gotten his way, no more bashing BP. What $20 Billion dollar shakedown did was to get Obams off of the BP bashing it was taking. Obams did not mention Transocean nor Halliburton and their failures, only BP.
Rep Barton should not have to apologize to anyone for his honest opinion, unless of course that if the Democrats and/or Republicans do not agree on his comments, as apparently they do not, what right do they have to stiffle honest comments. Every member of Congress and the Obama Whitehouse should apologize for what happened to BP. No wonder the Congressional rating is in the toilet. Lack of Balls!
Maybe the repubs should just plug Barton, although Barton does represent a refreshingly honest face of republican party and its "values".
I may disagree with Rep. Bonner's political leanings, but I respect him for having the courage to call out one of his own.
Our current congress is just chalk full of scum.
The man said whats on his mind and BP is most certainly entitled to "due process" under the law.
Well said Mr Bonner
Barton was only sorry that he forgot there was a TV camera in the room while he was grovelling to his corporate owners, and that's what he apologized for.
The other Republicans are only mad at him now because he embarrassed them by confirming in public what everybody already knows: that the GOP is owned by big corporations.
Don't get me wrong, most of the Democrats are owned by corporations and special interest groups, too. Trial lawyers, trade unions, etc. It's just that Democrats are usually owned by a different subset of corporate masters. Also, the main difference between Democrats and Republicans is that Republicans believe that what is in the best interests of corporations is ALWAYS in the best interests of American citizens, and that the market place will take care of both corporate misbehavior and human rights. ("What's good for General Motors is good for America.") Democrats are in a state of denial. While they realize that corporate and public interests are not always the same, and are sometimes in conflict, they can strike a "balance" between corporate and public interests, and hopefully take just enough bribes from a certain subset of corporate interests to win elections without abusing the public TOO much.
We need campaign finance reform BADLY!
How about a new "contract with America?" Politicians wishing to be elected will sign a contract that says they'll sponsor or vote for a bill or a Constitutional amendment defining business corporations as NON-PEOPLE, and banning corporate donations to political campaigns and banning corporate lobbying.
America has been a corporate plutocracy for a long time, now. The only thing Barton is sorry about is the fact that he made it so obvious.
Use Barton to plug the oil leak in the Gulf.
The only reason why he said what he did to the BP CEO is becuase he more than likely gets royalities from BP and other oil companies, so the fines and trust fund set up by BP could very well hamper his next check that is suppose to come his way.
The only reason the RepubliCAN'TS are coming out against that idiot's stupid remarks is because they know it's going to cost them votes in November and they aren't going to have very many votes to spare!
I think Barton is right.
BP did a bad thing getting the gulf polluted.
However, it's up to the law and courts to decide how much they should pay up. You can't just change the existing law like what the congress want to do now just to re-tro punish a company.
You play by the rules that is set today. If you change the rules, it shouldn't apply backward.
What obama did is just blackmail the company to pay up by their power.
It's the right thing for BP to do to clean up and pay for those affected, but it's according to their free will. What Obama did has no legal binding what so ever. It's like highway robbery.
If you got stop by a traffic cop because you speeding , can he charge you a million dollar just because he think you did bad?
He can only charge you up to what the existing law allows.
Judges however, can fine you more but it's not up to the executive branch to do that....nor the law markers to make law to punish companies.
The drilling stop on oil in gulf is killing TX and LU because other than no fishing, the government is double damaging their economy by also restricting drilling.
Obama has no plan on stopping the oil flow. He just want to use this
to push for his energy reform .
The most outrageous part of his apology to BP was saying that BP paying for the damage they've caused is a "tragedy of the first order". What order of tragedy does Rep. Barton think the Gulf spill is? Maybe it's only one of the second or third order?


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One Life To Live Season 39 Episode 116
December 31, 2007
PART ONE: Declaring her love, Roxy throws herself at Miles and kisses him. At the bus station, Antonio pulls Talia into an embrace. Starr tries her best to give Cole a fun evening but he finds it impossible to get into a fun mood. Cristian announces to Sarah that he wanted to start the new year off right ... with her. After Rex says how he knew Gigi in high school, Adriana suggests he may not be ready for marriage.
PART TWO: Roxy tells Miles how much he means to her, then is deflated when he tells her he thinks of her as a friend. Nora and Clint enjoy spending a quiet New Year's Eve at home. Antonio urges Talia to believe that they could have a future. All too well aware of Cole's plight, Langston lends a sympathetic shoulder. Sarah asks Cris if he's really over Evangeline. After Cole leaves, Langston advises Starr to give her grieving boyfriend some space. Clint and Nora's platonic hug at midnight turns into yet another kiss.
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Speaking this month we have:
- Nathan Millward – Sydney to London at 37 mph
Nathan Millward is a 35-year old male from the East Midlands who in his late-twenties prime embarked on an overland odyssey from Sydney to London. Subsequent trips followed, notably New York to Alaska, with recent time spent as Editor of Adventure Bike Rider and now provider of 'adventure' type copy to various motorcycle magazines around the world. Author of two books; The Long Ride Home and Running Towards the Light – Postcards from Alaska.
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- Sam Williams and Sam Gibbons – The Cordilleras and their Communities
In 2013, Sam Williams and Sam GibbonsFrendo travelled to Peru's Cordillera Blanca. Close friends since school days, the Sams went to explore this part of the high Andes, taking in some trekking, climbing and mountain biking.However, when they left it wasn't just the majestic beauty of the mountains that stuck in their minds – although this has never left – but the people and culture of this remote but remarkably accessible area.This presentation tells the story of how they set out to stay connected with the communities that made their trip so enjoyable, and how in 2014 they went back to find a way in which other adventurous travellers can contribute to the remote and vulnerable mountain communities.
Sam Williams
Sam is a researcher and consultant for charities, NGOs and universities. He currently works for the Institute of Development Studies. He has degrees in History and International Studies. Sam was born and bred in Devon and fell in love with the mountains while travelling in India. He has since visited 50 countries, climbing along the way. He has climbed in Tajikistan and Afghanistan as well as the Alps and the Andes and in 2010 was part of a team that made a number of first ascents in the Great Pamir Mountains.
Sam Gibbons Frendo
Sam works in Strategy and Policy for a research council, allocating funds for biomedical research. He has a degree in biology and PhD in Neuroscience. Sam's love for the great outdoors was developed clambering over the granite tors of Dartmoor. He soon headed for some serious wilderness and has travelled extensively in Nepal, India and Latin America. His latest adventures have been trekking and mountaineering in the Cordillera Blanca and now we can't stop him going back.
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Predictions for the 92nd Annual Academy Award Nominations
MIGHT WIN: Parasite
MY VOTE: Parasite
SHOULD BE HERE: Uncut Gems
WILL WIN: Sam Mendes – 1917
MIGHT WIN: Bong Joon-Ho – Parasite
MY VOTE: Bong Joon-Ho – Parasite
SHOULD BE HERE: Robert Eggers – The Lighthouse
WILL WIN: Joaquin Phoenix – Joker
MIGHT WIN: Adam Driver – Marriage Story
MY VOTE: Joaquin Phoenix – Joker
SHOULD BE HERE: Adam Sandler – Uncut Gems
WILL WIN: Renee Zellweger – Judy
MIGHT WIN: Scarlett Johansson – Marriage Story
MY VOTE: Scarlett Johansson – Marriage Story
SHOULD BE HERE: Florence Pugh – Midsommar
WILL WIN: Brad Pitt – Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
MIGHT WIN: Joe Pesci – The Irishman
MY VOTE: Tom Hanks – A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood
SHOULD BE HERE: Willem Dafoe – The Lighthouse
WILL WIN: Laura Dern – Marriage Story
MIGHT WIN: Scarlett Johansson – Jojo Rabbit
MY VOTE: Florence Pugh – Little Women
SHOULD BE HERE: Shuzhen Zhao – The Farewell
WILL WIN: Parasite
MIGHT WIN: Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
MY VOTE: Parasite
SHOULD BE HERE: The Farewell
WILL WIN: Jojo Rabbit
MIGHT WIN: Little Women
MY VOTE: The Irishman
SHOULD BE HERE: A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood
WILL WIN: Parasite
MIGHT WIN: Les Miserables
MY VOTE: Parasite
SHOULD BE HERE: Atlantics
WILL WIN: Toy Story 4
MIGHT WIN: Klaus
MY VOTE: I Lost My Body
WILL WIN: American Factory
MIGHT WIN: For Sama
MY VOTE: For Sama
SHOULD BE HERE: One Child Nation
MIGHT WIN: Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
MY VOTE: The Lighthouse
SHOULD BE HERE: Parasite
WILL WIN: Parasite
MIGHT WIN: Ford v Ferrari
MY VOTE: Parasite
SHOULD BE HERE: Uncut Gems
WILL WIN: Once Upon a Time in America
MIGHT WIN: Parasite
MY VOTE: Parasite
SHOULD BE HERE: Midsommar
WILL WIN: Little Women
MIGHT WIN: Jojo Rabbit
MY VOTE: Little Women
SHOULD BE HERE: Rocketman
MIGHT WIN: Ford v Ferrari
MY VOTE: Joker
SHOULD BE HERE: Rocketman
MIGHT WIN: Ford v Ferrari
MY VOTE: Ford v Ferrari
SHOULD BE HERE: Parasite
MIGHT WIN: Avengers: Endgame
MY VOTE: The Irishman
SHOULD BE HERE: Ad Astra
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MIGHT WIN: Judy
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SHOULD BE HERE: Midsommar
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MIGHT WIN: Brotherhood
WILL WIN: Learning to Skateboard in a War Zone
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2nd Annual Edgy Award Winners
At last, the moment you've all been waiting for. After a lot of work and, actually, a lot more deliberation than I had originally imagined, it's now time to announce the winners of the 2nd Annual Edgy Awards. If you missed the original nominations, you can find the full list here. These winners encompass what I believe to be the best work put forth in each respective category. Now, I'm sure there's a few that people are sure to disagree with, so, in addition to posting video clips that showcase the work, I'll also provide a bit of commentary that will help to defend my decisions.
This year shows a very different distribution than the 1st Edgy Awards. Last year, nearly fifty percent of the awards were collected by only two films ("The Social Network" – 7 and "Inception" – 4). This year has seemed to take on a more "spread the wealth" fashion. For example, last year, there were only six films taking home one award apiece (and that was with an extra category). This year, there are thirteen. This might also be the first time in my history of giving awards that a different film has won each of the eight technical categories (Cinematography, Editing, Art Direction, Costume Design, Sound Mixing, Sound Editing, Visual Effects, and Makeup). I guess that shows the diversity of filmmaking that this year brought to the table.
It's time to sit back and enjoy. Here are your Edgy winners:
"Think You Can Wait"
Music and Lyrics by "The National
RUNNER-UP: "Shelter" from "Take Shelter"
Aside from just being a straight-up beautiful and enjoyable song to listen to, over and over, "Think You Can Wait" is a phenomenal companion piece to Thomas McCarthy's "Win Win." The longing melody and wistfully fluid lyrics encompass both the woes and lingering hopes of the suburban life experienced by the film's characters. This winner was never a question in my mind. A fantastic song.
The 2nd Annual Edgy Award Nominations
One of the primary focuses of this site is to analyze and report on each year's film awards race, and many of you know this to be my true passion in life. However, if there's one thing I enjoy more than following the Oscars, it's making my own. Therefore, it has become a tradition of mine to gather up all my favorite aspects of the year's filmmaking, break them down into nominations and then award what I believe to be the best of the year. And while I've been doing this for a long time, The Edge of the Frame gave me a chance to name them. Therefore, I present to you fine readers the 2nd Annual Edgy Award Nominations.
This year has certainly delivered a mixed bag of finalists. A total of 39 films received nominations, although 19 of those only garnered a single nomination apiece. While some categories may have some resemblance to the Academy's choices (sometimes, they do actually make wise decisions), there are some striking differences. Thank goodness for that, for as a film critic, if my picks matched up with the Oscars, I wouldn't be able to respect myself in the morning. Many of you have already seen my choices for Best Picture, what with my Top Ten List being released earlier in the week, and you'll have noticed that only three films also find themselves in Oscar's top nine ballot. Also, for the first time in my long history of doing this, not a single one of my Best Director nominees overlaps with the Academy's.
A few notes to cover before we get started. I've used a similar format as last year's nominations, listing out each nominee by name, instead of just the films themselves. Now, some of you will be bound to wonder how, if these are only the 2ND Annual Edgy Nominations, some individuals will have more than 2 mentions under their belts. The answer is because I have a slate of personal awards for each year going back over seven decades. I've got endless spreadsheets cataloging my choices for film winners from long before I was even born, I just don't have the means (yet) to make those available to the public. The annotations refer to the amount of past nominations each individual has had in their respective category, except for performers who's mentions overlap with all the other acting categories.
Now, for any readers who need more info, don't understand or just think I'm full of it, I've provided a link to a separate document which holds a complete list of every single one of this year's nominees, coupled with a complete record of their Edgy nominations and wins. Have I gone overboard with these things? Absolutely, but I have an anal retentive need to be comprehensive, not to mention that I have a devotion to all things statistical. Hope at least one person gives it a look.
One other thing to point out is that, this year, I have refrained from creating categories for both Best Foreign Language Film and Best Animated Film. To be honest, I just haven't seen enough foreign fare to make up an accurate barometer of the year's best. As far as animation goes, I honestly just avoided this year, practically, all together. Just a weak field that I didn't bother focusing my income towards. I did, however, add a full category for Best Ensemble Cast. I do believe that when a film pulls off an effective ensemble performance, it's worth taking note of because it help's define the film and its quality. If only the Oscars shared this opinion.
So, without further ado, here are the 2011 nominations:
"The Living Proof"
featured in "The Help"
Music and Lyrics by Mary J. Blige (2nd Nom)
"Marcy's Song"
featured in "Martha Marcy May Marlene"
Music and Lyrics by Jackson C. Frank (1st nom)
"Never Be Daunted"
featured in "Happythankyoumoreplease"
Music and Lyrics by Jaymay (1st nom)
featured in "Take Shelter"
Music and Lyrics by Ben Nichols (1 nom)
"Think You Can Wait"
featured in "Win Win"
Music and Lyrics by The National (1st nom)
2012 Academy Award Nominations!
And away we go…
"The Artist"
"The Descendants"
"Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close"
"The Help"
"Midnight in Paris"
"The Tree of Life"
"War Horse"
Woody Allen – "Midnight in Paris"
Michael Hazanavicius – "The Artist"
Terrence Malick – "The Tree of Life"
Alexander Payne – "The Descendants"
Martin Scorsese – "Hugo"
BEST ACTOR in a LEADING ROLE
Demien Bechir – "A Better Life"
George Clooney – "The Descendants"
Jean Dujardin – "The Artist"
Gary Oldman – "Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy"
Brad Pitt – "Moneyball"
BEST ACTRESS in a LEADING ROLE
Glenn Close – "Albert Nobbs"
Viola Davis – "The Help"
Rooney Mara – "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo"
Meryl Streep – "The Iron Lady"
Michelle Williams – "My Week with Marilyn"
BEST ACTOR in a SUPPORTING ROLE
Kenneth Branagh – "My Week with Marilyn"
Jonah Hill – "Moneyball"
Nick Nolte – "Warrior"
Christopher Plummer – "Beginners"
Max von Sydow – "Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close"
BEST ACTRESS in a SUPPORTING ROLE
Bérénice Bejo – "The Artist"
Jessica Chastain – "The Help"
Melissa McCarthy – "Bridesmaids"
Janet McTeer – "Albert Nobbs"
Octavia Spencer – "The Help"
"The Artist" by Michel Hazanavicius
"Bridesmaids" by Annie Mumolo & Kristen Wiig
"Margin Call" by J.C. Chandor
"Midnight in Paris" by Woody Allen
"A Separation" by Asghar Farhadi
"The Descendants" by Alexander Payne and Nat Faxon & Jim Rash
"Hugo" by John Logan
"The Ides of March" by George Clooney & Grant Heslov and Beau Willimon
"Moneyball" by Steven Zaillian and Aaron Sorkin Story by Stan Chervin
"Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy" by Bridget O'Connor & Peter Straughan
"A Cat in Paris"
"Chico & Rita"
"Kung Fu Panda 2"
"Puss in Boots"
"Bullhead" Belgium
"Footnote" Israel
"In Darkness" Poland
"Monsieur Lazhar" Canada
"A Separation" Iran
"Hell and Back Again"
"If a Tree Falls: A Story of the Earth Liberation Front"
"Paradise Lost 3: Purgatory"
"The Artist" – Guillaume Schiffman
"The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" – Jeff Cronenweth
"Hugo" – Robert Richardson
"The Tree of Life" – Emmanuel Lubezki
"War Horse" – Janusz Kaminski
"The Artist" – Anne-Sophie Bion and Michel Hazanavicius
"The Descendants" – Kevin Tent
"The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" – Kirk Baxter and Angus Wall
"Hugo" – Thelma Schoonmaker
"Moneyball" – Christopher Tellefsen
"The Artist" – Production Design: Laurence Bennett; Set Decoration: Robert Gould
"Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2" – Production Design: Stuart Craig; Set Decoration: Stephenie McMillan
"Hugo" – Production Design: Dante Ferretti; Set Decoration: Francesca Lo Schiavo
"Midnight in Paris" – Production Design: Anne Seibel; Set Decoration: Hélène Dubreuil
"War Horse" – Production Design: Rick Carter; Set Decoration: Lee Sandales
"Anonymous" – Lisy Christl
"The Artist" – Mark Bridges
"Hugo" – Sandy Powell
"Jane Eyre" – Michael O'Connor
"W.E." – Arianne Phillips
"The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" – David Parker, Michael Semanick, Ren Klyce and Bo Persson
"Hugo" – Tom Fleischman and John Midgley
"Moneyball" – Deb Adair, Ron Bochar, Dave Giammarco and Ed Novick
"Transformers: Dark of the Moon" – Greg P. Russell, Gary Summers, Jeffrey J. Haboush and Peter J. Devlin
"War Horse" – Gary Rydstrom, Andy Nelson, Tom Johnson and Stuart Wilson
"Drive" – Lon Bender and Victor Ray Ennis
"The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" – Ren Klyce
"Hugo" – Philip Stockton and Eugene Gearty
"Transformers: Dark of the Moon" – Ethan Van der Ryn and Erik Aadahl
"War Horse" – Richard Hymns and Gary Rydstrom
"Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2" – Tim Burke, David Vickery, Greg Butler and John Richardson
"Hugo" – Rob Legato, Joss Williams, Ben Grossman and Alex Henning
"Real Steel" – Erik Nash, John Rosengrant, Dan Taylor and Swen Gillberg
"Rise of the Planet of the Apes" – Joe Letteri, Dan Lemmon, R. Christopher White and Daniel Barrett
"Transformers: Dark of the Moon" – Scott Farrar, Scott Benza, Matthew Butler and John Frazier
"Albert Nobbs" – Martial Corneville, Lynn Johnston and Matthew W. Mungle
"Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2" – Edouard F. Henriques, Gregory Funk and Yolanda Toussieng
"The Iron Lady" – Mark Coulier and J. Roy Helland
"The Adventures of Tintin" – John Williams
"The Artist" – Ludovic Bource
"Hugo" – Howard Shore
"Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy" – Alberto Iglesias
"War Horse" – John Williams
"Man or Muppet" from "The Muppets" – Music and Lyric by Bret McKenzie
"Real in Rio" from "Rio" – Music by Sergio Mendes and Carlinhos Brown Lyric by Siedah Garrett
"Pentecost" – Peter McDonald and Eimear O'Kane
"Raju" – Max Zähle and Stefan Gieren
"The Shore" – Terry George and Oorlagh George
"Time Freak" – Andrew Bowler and Gigi Causey
"Tuba Atlantic" – Hallvar Witzø
"Dimanche/Sunday" – Patrick Doyon
"The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore" – William Joyce and Brandon Oldenburg
"La Luna" – Enrico Casarosa
"A Morning Stroll" – Grant Orchard and Sue Goffe
"Wild Life" – Amanda Forbis and Wendy Tilby
"The Barber of Birmingham: Foot Soldier of the Civil Rights Movement" – Robin Fryday and Gail Dolgin
"God Is the Bigger Elvis" – Rebecca Cammisa and Julie Anderson
"Incident in New Baghdad" – James Spione
"Saving Face" – Daniel Junge and Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy
"The Tsunami and the Cherry Blossom" – Lucy Walker and Kira Carstensen
There you have it, folks. My fiery reactions to come shortly, after I blow off some steam.
It Hath Come: My Final 2012 Oscar Nomination Predictions
The time is here. Unbelievable. I woke up this morning with such a sense of elation, pride and sheer terror. As I believe I had stated at this point, last January, I find this point in the race to be more nerve-racking and exciting than that fateful day in February. This is when, in my mind, the true winners are announced. I know it's a savage cliche in this industry, but to be real, I truly believe that it is an honor just to be nominated. Especially when people like Harvey Weinstein exist in the world. If you are able to squeeze out a nomination without that "The Weinstein Company" in your opening credits, then I say "Bravo" to you, sir or madam. Besides, when you look at history, ninety percent of the time, it's the films that don't win that get remembered so much more. I'd say that those films are far better company to keep.
Well, I'll take this time, beforehand, to address any sudden change or surge that has occurred since my last batch of nominations. The big one, indeed came after the announcement of the BAFTA nominations and "Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy," suddenly became a legitimate contender. Granted, I do not believe (though some seem to) that it will receive the same level of recognition (11 nominations. Whew.), but I am fully expecting it to pop up in a few categories. In fact, perhaps my biggest "out-on-a-limb" prediction is Gary Oldman snagging his first career mention. I mean in reality, who cares what the Globes say and the SAG nominations are from a random sampling, so who knows how many of them have even heard of Oldman or understand his plight. I believe that, at this point, members of the Academy's acting branch know that it's about damn time to give this legendary actor his due. Plus, the British contingent of the Academy may help push him over the edge.
If you had asked any prognosticator two months ago if they believed that, on the day before nominations, "War Horse" would be on the bubble, they'd have said the chances were slim. Yet, here we are. If it hadn't been for that Producers Guild nomination, which at this point, almost seems strange, this film would be considered completely out of contention. Lacking any kind of mention from the DGA, the SAG, the WGA or the ASC, the film's chances have dropped through the floor. Many believe that "Bridesmaids" has a better chance, at this point.
Speaking of "Bridesmaids," I'll address its status along with a few other "on-the-bubble" films. Many are hoping and believing that this will be the first Judd Apatow production to make the shortlist. Yet, despite all of its guild nominations, I think it will fail to make the cut. The Academy's balloting procedures, which require a large number of #1 votes, will prevent it. Now it seems that "The Tree of Life" should be able to excel by those standards, due to the fervent passion of its followers, However, I believe that this film has seen its day with the critics, but will not register as well with the industry. The fate of "Drive" will follow along a similar path, despite a push from the BAFTAs. In a world where there was still an assured number of ten nominees, one or all of these might sneak in, but not this year.
Well, on to those nomination predictions. Won't be able to say that again until, well, the day after this year's Oscars. Once again, these are ranked by chance of getting nominated. If I put a film or individual at the number one spot, that does not necessarily mean I think it will win. That's a whole different ballpark.
Here comes the part that's hardest: double crossing my fingers. For someone in my position who has two loves, predicting the Oscars and loving films, this day is a double-edged sword. As much as I want my own favorites to somehow work their way into the categories, in many cases, I'm predicting against them. Therefore, no matter what happens, I'll be feeling a twinge of sadness. But as Sasha Stone, one of the best analysts of the Oscar race and my personal idol says, "The trick is not minding."
Here goes nothing:
1. "The Artist"
2. "Hugo"
3. "The Descendants"
4. "The Help"
5. "Midnight in Paris"
6. "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo"
7. "Moneyball
8. "War Horse" (if there are eight)
9. "Bridesmaids" (if there are nine)
10. "The Tree of Life" (if there are ten)
Alt 1: "Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy"
Alt 2: "Drive"
The 69th Annual Golden Globe Nominations
Once again, I'll have a full opinion piece out in a few hours. In the meantime, I'll leave you with the nominees (including a tally of how many I correctly predicted). Also, there's one jarring thought that's kind of occupying my mind right now?
WHERE THE HELL IS MELISSA McCARTHY!?!?!?!?!?! HFPA, just what were you thinking?
…and the nominees are…
BEST PICTURE: DRAMA (4/5 + 1 alternate)
"The Descendants"
"The Help"
"The Ides of March"
"War Horse"
"The Artist"
"Midnight in Paris"
"My Week With Marilyn"
BEST DIRECTOR (4/5 + 1 alternate)
Woody Allen – "Midnight in Paris"
Michel Hazanavicius, "The Artist"
Alexander Payne, "The Descendants"
Martin Scorsese, "Hugo"
George Clooney, "The Ides of March"
BEST ACTOR: DRAMA (4/5 +1 alternate)
George Clooney, "The Descendants"
Leonardo DiCaprio, "J. Edgar"
Michael Fassbender, "Shame"
Ryan Gosling, "The Ides of March"
Brad Pitt, "Moneyball"
Jean Dujardin, "The Artist"
Brendan Gleeson, "The Guard"
Joseph Gordon-Levitt, "50/50"
Ryan Gosling, "Crazy, Stupid, Love."
Owen Wilson, "Midnight in Paris"
Glenn Close, "Albert Nobbs"
Viola Davis, "The Help"
Rooney Mara, "The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo"
Meryl Streep, "The Iron Lady"
Tilda Swinton, "We Need to Talk About Kevin"
BEST ACTRESS: MUSICAL/COMEDY (4/5 + 1 alternate)
Jodie Foster, "Carnage"
Kristen Wiig, "Bridesmaids"
Charlize Theron, "Young Adult"
Michelle Williams, "My Week With Marilyn"
Kate Winslet, "Carnage"
BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR (3/5 + 1 alternate)
Kenneth Branagh, "My Week With Marilyn"
Albert Brooks, "Drive"
Jonah Hill, "Moneyball"
Viggo Mortensen, "A Dangerous Method"
Christopher Plummer, "Beginners"
BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS (3/5 + 1 alternate)
Berenice Bejo, "The Artist"
Jessica Chastain, "The Help"
Janet McTeer, "Albert Nobbs"
Octavia Spencer, "The Help"
Shailene Woodley, "The Descendants"
Michel Hazanavicius, "The Artist"
Alexander Payne, Nat Faxon and Jim Rash, "The Descendants"
George Clooney, Grant Heslov and Beau Willimon, "The Ides of March"
Woody Allen, "Midnight in Paris"
Aaron Sorkin and Steven Zaillian, "Moneyball"
"The Flowers of War"
"In the Land of Blood and Honey"
"The Kid With a Bike"
"A Separation"
"The Skin I Live In"
"The Adventures of Tintin"
"Arthur Christmas"
"Cars 2"
"Puss in Boots"
Ludovic Bource, "The Artist"
Trent Reznor and Attivus Ross, "The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo"
Howard Shore, "Hugo"
John Williams, "War Horse"
Abel Korzeniowski, "W.E."
"Lay Your Head Down," "Albert Nobbs"
"Hello Hello," "Gnomeo and Juliet"
"The Living Proof," "The Help"
"The Keeper," "Machine Gun Preacher"
"Masterpiece," "W.E."
My SAG Predictions
Well, I thought it'd be nice to actually do some predicting amidst all of this reporting. After all, the game of Oscar prognostication is all about what's going to win, not what should win (if only wishing made it so). Therefore, I thought I'd offer up some quick guesses as to what's going to make the cut tomorrow.
I've written a few thoughts down with after each category, as well:
BEST ACTOR in a LEADING ROLE
1. George Clooney – "The Descendants"
2. Brad Pitt – "Moneyball"
3. Jean Dujardin – "The Artist"
4. Leonardo DiCaprio – "J. Edgar"
5. Gary Oldman – "Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy"
Alt 1: Michael Fassbender – "Shame"
Alt 2: Woody Harrelson – "Rampart"
The first three are all but locks. It's true that "J. Edgar" has not raised a lot of popularity (for legitimate reasons), yet the performance has often been singled out and has enough support to have achieved a BFCA nomination, so I'll stick with it. I know that I'm going out on quite a limb by not putting Fassbender on there, but I'm just not sure "Shame" will have as much industry-support as it does with critics and festivals. Meanwhile, I think that Oldman's chances are stronger here than anywhere else. He's getting into his elder years and is more than overdue for recognition, two qualities that SAG usually jumps on. Also, they're the only major awards body to have nominated him before (Best Supporting Actor, "The Contender"). Plus his popularity and respect among the acting community is pretty indisputable. If he's going to make a stand in this race, I think it will be here.
BEST ACTRESS in a LEADING ROLE
1. Meryl Streep – "The Iron Lady"
2. Viola Davis – "The Help"
3. Michelle Williams – "My Week with Marilyn"
4. Glenn Close – "Albert Nobbs"
5. Tilda Swinton – "We Need to Talk About Kevin"
Alt 1: Charlize Theron – "Young Adult"
Alt 2: Rooney Mara – "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo"
Once again, I'd say that the first three are pretty much locked in. Glenn Close's campaign has been heading downhill, yet here, her "due" status will have a much bigger effect. Tilda Swinton should be a sure thing here, but it's not a perfect world. Though, I think she's the only other contender with enough clout to make it onto the shortlist. Olsen and Mara are definitely still in the running, but the SAG isn't as partial to youth and sex appeal as the AMPAS are.
BEST ACTOR in a SUPPORTING ROLE
1. Albert Brooks – "Drive"
2. Christopher Plummer – "Beginners"
3. Kenneth Branagh – "My Week with Marilyn"
4. Nick Nolte – "Warrior"
5. Andy Serkis – "Rise of the Planet of the Apes"
Alt 1: Max von Sydow – "Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close"
Alt 2: Patton Oswalt – "Young Adult"
This category is definitely the biggest question mark of them all. Brooks and Plummer are practically written in ink already, and Branagh (while not yet awarded, this year) fits a good pedigree and is very likely. However, those last two spots are a mystery. All the major candidates have some serious detractors. Von Sydow, in particular, is impossible to read because his performance is so shrouded in mystery to the general public. He's locked in review embargo hell. I'll go with Nolte just because he's got a great "comeback kid" story. Finally, I'm going to foolishly predict Serkis in believing that the campaign and mentality really are working and that his nomination will come as more of a statement than an honor.
BEST ACTRESS in a SUPPORTING ROLE
1. Octavia Spencer – "The Help"
2. Shailene Woodley – "The Descendants"
3. Melissa McCarthy – "Bridesmaids"
4. Vanessa Redgrave – "Coriolanus"
5. Jessica Chastain – "The Help"
Alt 1: Berenice Bejo – "The Artist"
Alt 2: Carey Mulligan – "Shame"
Pretty much the only lock in this category, as of now, is Octavia Spencer. She's probably also the only acting candidate who's close to having her name stenciled onto a golden statue in February, but that's neither here nor there. Shailene is a good bet for this group loves to usually throw some love to at least one newly risen star. Melissa McCarthy is also riding on more buzz then nearly all these candidates combined, so she's definitely close to being in. Redgrave's film is on the opposite side of the buzz scale, but it's been a while since this goddess of acting has set foot on a red carpet, and more then a few people are excited for that return. Finally, I am hesitantly putting Chastain in that final spot, however, I'm definitely wary about her many, many performances canceling each other out and making way for the silent film star or sex addict's sister.
1. "The Descendants"
2. "The Help"
3. "The Artist"
4. "Bridesmaids"
5. "The Ides of March"
Alt 1: "Midnight in Paris"
Alt 2: "Hugo"
No matter what happens, tomorrow is going to quite a coup for "The Help." It's guaranteed three nominations, with a chance at a fourth. Same goes to "The Descendants" which has a nomination, here, pretty sewn up. "The Artist" isn't a true ensemble piece, but is so ahead of the pack that it will be difficult to miss a nomination in any major category. While "Bridesmaids" isn't in big contention for any Best Picture awards, the film has been given more Ensemble Cast citations then practically any other film, so if the SAG has a sense of humor, they'll probably throw it a bone. And perhaps my ballsiest pick of the night will be "The Ides of March." True, the film's steam has all but been extinguished, but it's hard for anyone to deny the pure talent in this cast. I believe the voters will recognize it as well.


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This will be our last installment on gardening in drought conditions (for now), just a few final points.
Although we've experienced a pretty heavy drought in the Chicago area this summer, in any given summer (and for that matter any given garden), there are times and areas that require drought tolerant plants. If you want plants that will hold up under lots of sun and can manage low watering maintenance, consider planting succulents (plants with very fleshy thick leaves that hold a lot of water) like Sedum (stonecrop), Delosperma (ice plant), or Sempervivum (Hens and Chicks). Other plants that like sun and dry conditions are Russian sage, lavender, and Walker's Low catmint.
When you transplant or install any plants, fill the hole you dig with water and make sure it drains in a reasonable amount of time (one inch of water in a six inch wide wet hole can take anywhere from 15 to 60 minutes to dissipate, if your drainage is adequate). If the water does not drain it indicates that your soil won't offer good drainage to a plant in general. Be aware of this because too much water can also kill a plant (we will address this point in future posts since you may want to consider amending your soil). Once the plant is installed, make sure you cover the area with at least two inches of fine leaf mulch. The mulch keeps the water from evaporating, keeps the soil moist, and over time adds needed botanic material back into the soil.
Here's a picture of the Sedum in our yard. This picture is earlier this year. See how cracked and dry the soil is and the plant is still green and healthy. This particular variety blooms full reddish color, almost balls of flowers. A nice addition to a garden.
See you next time,


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Peak District Tourist Attractions and Places to Visit
The Peak District is a treasure trove of different sights and places for the tourist to visit. There are numerous historic houses, old churches, dams and reservoirs, museums, theme parks and even castles. Natural wonders include caverns, rocky gorges, gritstone edges and fine rivers.
Great Houses
The great houses of the area include Chatsworth House, Haddon Hall, Hardwick Hall and Sudbury Hall.
Fine Churches
The Peak District has numerous fine churches, with a history stretching back to Saxon times.
Ancient Monuments
Stone circles, Roman forts, Norman castles - these are just some of the area's rich heritage.
Caverns, Railways and Theme Parks
The Castleton Caverns are famous show caves, while Alton Towers is unrivalled among theme parks.
Museums and Educational
Want to go lead mining? Or feed the otters? There are museums and other centres with activities for all the family.
All material © Cressbrook Multimedia 1997-2017


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The star system of hotels is a generally accepted landmark that helps the guest determine what exactly to expect from a particular hotel on a trip or business trip. Together with the Address Downtown Hotel, which is located in the center of Dubai and adjacent to the Dubai Mall and the tallest building in the world, the Burj Khalifa, we have prepared a project on what to expect from five stars and what can surprise high-class hotels.
Category: Special Projects
Throughout the world, the widespread use of plastic cards is a common thing. In some countries, people may soon completely stop using cash: for example, in Sweden and Denmark you can buy a cup of coffee and a magazine in a street kiosk using a card. However, despite the fact that it is beneficial to both sellers and buyers, in Russia this situation seems to be the prospect of a distant future.
"You will take the blue pill - and the fairy tale is over. You will wake up in your bed and believe that it was a dream. Take the red pill - you will enter the wonderland. I will show you whether the rabbit hole is deep," the experiment began with this choice. Together with a cardboard, blue and red caramels (just caramels, honestly) were delivered to our office with such funny instructions.
Sasha Skolkov Glavred FURFUR and the creator of "Sailing School" On the fascination with sails I became interested in sailing four years ago. This is probably such an occupational disease - trying to put on any hobby in the form of media. But then it worked well: I decided to start a public right away - I studied myself and told subscribers about it, at the same time laid out things about which I myself read in books.
In business, partners are often needed. Someone creates a joint business for life, and someone crosses once, if necessary, and scatter in different directions. Regardless of how long you will conduct business together, the choice of a business partner is a responsible task. In a joint project with Tochka Bank, we talked with three entrepreneurs about how they developed relations with partners and what experience they learned from this.
Marketers unite all people in different consumer groups: successful businessmen, office clerks, poor students, creative middle class, and so on. Depending on what we eat and drink, what we dress and how we relax, we fall into one of the groups. But do marketers have the right to draw far-reaching conclusions from such a superficial view of our lives?
Technology is changing our habits: we often don't carry a wallet with us, we order products on the Internet, and applications help plan expenses. For a joint project with Mastercard, we talked with the townspeople who are used to spending a lot. We discussed what helps them keep a budget, what buying habits they got this year and which ones they left.
Plastic cards are convenient, safe and easy. It's also profitable! Especially when it comes to a plastic card tied to a mobile phone account. Users of such cards say that for everyday expenses this is the most convenient option, besides with a lot of pleasant bonuses. We asked the townspeople what benefits they can get from using a single mobile phone account and a plastic card, and together with a financial adviser we found out whether it is possible to earn by choosing the right card.
All were once small: people, cities and someone big business. Trust and support help grow successful people and factories. In a joint special project Life around Yekaterinburg and Promsvyazbank recorded three stories of businessmen whose companies have grown over the past ten years. Our heroes live and develop their enterprises in the Urals, but they know them far beyond the borders of the country.
If you believe the research of the operators, LTE traffic in Yekaterinburg has doubled over the past year. This means that the load on the network has doubled exactly, and the equipment that supplies endless megabytes to mobile phones had to work with a vengeance. Beeline technical staff told Life around why the residents of the metropolis will never lose contact with the phone, how the weather affects the speed of the Internet, and what happens if you hang the antenna of a mobile operator on top of an abandoned TV tower.
For a special project with Renault, we asked Lyudmila Rybakova, Head of Digital & CRM, to tell us everything about how to open an online car sales store. Buying a car is not the easiest thing. First you need to choose it. This, of course, can take forever: you have to listen to valuable advice from relatives and friends, make a review on the Internet, compare models, analyze technical specifications, and then start the procedure - set the date and time of shows in the salon, go for a test drive.
Business case: How to create a microdistrict of the future in Yekaterinburg with the help of restaurateurs and florists
A residential area is more than a place of residence. This is a habitat, and the quality of the environment directly affects the quality of life. Clever Park quarter is being actively built next to the Central Park of Culture and Culture in Yekaterinburg, at the intersection of Furmanov and Tkachy Streets. One of his main priorities is the formation of a community of residents and small businesses, entrepreneurs who will open cafes and restaurants, kindergartens and leisure centers on the ground floors.
Every year, new players appear in the online banking market for small businesses. Such services are tailored for individual entrepreneurs and small companies whose creators do not have time for bureaucracy. In 2018, DeloBank came to this area, a subsidiary of SKB Bank, which is confidently in the top 100 banks of Russia and the top 40 in terms of lending.
Over the past three years, the Central Bank of Russia has revoked the license of 280 banks - large monsters from the first hundred and small regional players have lost the right to work. By June 2018, 530 banks remained in the country, but it is still difficult to choose a credit institution for servicing. In a joint project with Neiva Bank, we found out how not to get confused in tariffs and find a convenient and reliable bank for business.
Once a month, employees of the federal mobile operator Yota leave their usual jobs and spend the day outside the office. Find out what YotaAir is. The first YotaAir took place eight years ago, but has not lost its relevance since. The idea of such a day was proposed by the employees themselves. Olga Dorofeeva regional marketing manager for the macro-region Center It is not surprising that the idea came from the inside, because the philosophy of our company is to go beyond the usual framework, to look at things from a different angle.
We went to visit a company that has been developing and producing games for mobile devices for many years. We found out what the guys are working on now, how to settle in the new office, and is there time for games in game dev. What are they doing It's always gratifying to know that you have a worldwide celebrity in your neighbors, especially if it's not just one person, but a whole company.
"I often stay late in the office until late" - this phrase is often heard from active residents of the metropolis. To stand in lines or to audit store shelves - they no longer have time for this. And why, when can I order delivery? In the meantime, waiting for the order, have time to do something else. In a joint project with the SaveTime delivery service, we learned from the leading manager, product designer and PR specialist on maternity leave how they manage to keep up with everything.
Today, you can adjust for yourself everything from a car to a communication tariff. Often this can save a lot of money, because you only pay for what you really use. Life around often tells you how to cut costs in a given area; in the new material with the support of "Motive" - several opportunities to save on mobile communications, without limiting yourself in communication.
Today, more and more people are working on a remote site, and new coworking regularly opens in Yekaterinburg. For those who are going to change the office in bed to a comfortable and collected open space, we, together with Coworking Combine, made a series of gifs about the unspoken ethics of working different people in one place. Greet, if you and others are comfortable. If in doubt, do you need to say hello - say hello.
Unusually shaped windows, glass facades, glazed balconies and loggias - all this, on the one hand, is a familiar part of our lives, and on the other - a whole high-tech industry. There are many factors that influence how the windows and doors we choose will look and serve. Together with the plant of translucent structures "Demeter" we show how the production looks and tell what to look for when choosing.
In the labor market, IT is considered one of the most stable. Every year, the demand for IT professionals is growing. Along with it, there is a growing interest in professions related to information technology, and the number of requests for training in programming. It seems that if earlier everyone dreamed of becoming astronauts, today everyone wants to code.


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Deep breath in. With what seems to be the weight of the world on her shoulders, she marched forward not sure of the outcome. . .
People grapple with decisions every day. Choices that make us question is this or is this not the right time or thing for me to do at this very moment. After all, these daily decisions and choices we make don't stay within the premise of the day. Rather, they are far more reaching and can become a foreteller of what our future will be tomorrow.
Nevertheless, Queen Esther refused to fight with the what-ifs of life. She didn't hesitate about the next step she had to take. She prayed. She fasted. With great resolve and determination, her heart was ready to go see the king (see the story of Esther in the Bible).
Imagine a race, if you will. There you are at the starter's block and the gun raises to sound the time to go. If there be just a moment of hesitation the race would already be lost and one cannot claim the victory at the end.
The question is are we ready? Do we have hearts that are fixed and minds made up with the same determination and resolve to go at the sounding of our time?
Queen Esther did. She was a woman ready. She would do what she had to do to save her people, even if it cost her life. But, she didn't let fear have its way. Through the court gates she went, approaching the king, where her readiness of heart and mind gained her the victory.
Male or female. Be determined in where God is calling you for such a time as this. Be ready to step out in faith and believe that you will see the victory in the end. Now, go.


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About our company Kapteos
Kapteos high-tech company is the key partner for electromagnetism in harsh environment, providing solutions and manufacturing measuring instruments for research and industry.
Steering committee
Kapteos steering committee is composed of the following people:
Co-founder of Kapteos and President
Co-founder of Kapteos and Innovation Director
Studies and Industrialisation Director
Finances and Administration Manager
Operations and Production Manager
International Marketing and Sales Manager
Thanks to the high level of expertises available within Kapteos, our company was rewarded at several steps of his recent history:
- 2019 A grant of 42 k€ has been provided to Kapteos for its international development by Région Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
- 2017 A grant of 30 k€ has been provided to Kapteos for its international development by Région Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
- 2016 Initiative PME
- 2014 IEEE Ulrich L. Rhode Award
- 2014 Qualité Totale Award – category "Human resources"
- 2012 Artinov Award – category "Haute technologie"
- 2011 André MASSON Award – "Prix spécial du jury"
- 2011 Trophées de Savoie Award – category "Recherche et innovation"
- 2010 Réseau Entreprendre Savoie Award
- 2009 French Ministry of Higher Education and Research Award – category "Création – développement"
Career and internship
Kapteos is always looking for highly skilled people.
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"The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" follows title character Bilbo Baggins, who is swept into an epic quest to reclaim the lost Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor, which was long ago conquered by the dragon Smaug. Approached out of the blue by the wizard Gandalf the Grey, Bilbo finds himself joining a company of thirteen dwarves led by the legendary warrior, Thorin Oakensheild. Their journey will take them into the Wild; through treacherous lands swarming with Goblins and Orcs, deadly Wargs and Giant Spiders, Shapeshifters and Sorcerers.


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text: To My prior project experience, Orchestration very depends on the Server Request manuplation. but even if it provides the custom service request made in Groovy, it still has some limit on flexibility, and the perforamnce is also you have to consider about Json. For example, do the same PO receipt for couples of lines,, BSSV&BSFN will be more ideally than JSON in response according to our testing. Besides Orchestration counts on JAS front end design, it is for high level solution, Whereas , BSFN is for the lowest level development, which can provide much lower level transaction control in. Orchestration of course has advantage on the fast implementation ,So that is all you need to consider.


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The Plan! The Plan! It's not Fantasy Island—Rock Your Resolutions! {Part 2 of 2}
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Hi it's me again, Num, for weekly Nusakana's character bio. Today we will discuss about another less known character, with equally less artwork drawn by me.
So Rain, yeah rain… Why Rain? Actually it's not a random name, but a name inspired by "fish". Most of Nusakana's characters name is inspired by "fish name", like last week character name, "Sal". Guess what fish it is inspired from? Yep, it's a Sal-mon. And how about Rain? It's really easy to guess, since her hair color is a given, a rainbow color. So Rain's name is taken from Rain-bow trout, and so does her design in a way, I colored her hair with various color to make it looks like a rainbow. Aside from name, there is no relation whatsoever between the fish and character unless for a few exception, since the game theme is fishing and island, I just like the idea of having a subtle, fish inspired name for the various characters.
In the game, Rain is one of recruitable characters you can add to your party. She is a playful but really materialistic character that will always find a chance to manipulate you and take your shiny, most prized belongings such as treasure and *ehm* money. While she actually mean no harm to you and doing it just for the thrill and fun, her bad habit can be detrimental sometimes. She has a knack for treasure and rare items and can always be found lurking in the jungle searching for them, or "manipulating" adventurers and explorers to search it for her. Her manipulation skills is further assisted by her magical ability to make people forget about her and what she did to them. Will she changed her way with a chance meeting with the main character in the game? That's for you to decide.
While she looks a bit weak and not suited for physical conflict, she can actually fight and help you in battle. Though with a sloppy fighting style and less damage than any other stronger, fit for fighting characters. To compensate for this she has a potent magical ability and may inflict moderate damage using magic attack. Her passive skills also help any other female character in the game immune to being targeted by the enemy. A bit useless at a glance but you can exploit her ability by buffing the MC's defense as a tank while using the other female character as a damage dealer against hard hitting enemy.
That is all for this week characters bio, see you in the next week and thank you for reading our devlog!


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Common practice is routine use, during your morning, and evening skin care ritual
The daily system should last 2 months but of course that does vary.
The products are very concentrated so they require much less product than you would normally use. Restore the daily moisturiser requires only a pea size amount for full facial coverage.
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I drink black coffee and I like it.
As long as it's good coffee.
Even if it's just pretty decent coffee.
But here's the thing.
(We all have our faults, do we not?)
I don't crave chocolate,
I don't smoke,
I don't go out and buy myself new things very often…
I do like me some latte.
Like, not just espresso and steamed milk.
I like the really fancy frou frou drinks.
The drinks that you can practically have for a meal.
That is my major fault.
(Although I'm not apologizing, mind you.)
Like I said. We all have to have a small vice.
This is mine.
Another thing that bothers me is when people bash Starbucks.
If you refuse to support them based on an issue of affiliation or what have you,
That is up to you.
But don't get down on them just because they are successful.
I have worked for many coffee shops in my day,
And while working for Starbucks,
I was treated with the utmost respect
And had good, affordable benefits and happy co-workers.
Happy employees is a really good sign.
And I think it's poppycock when people refuse to go there because it's a chain.
They're obviously huge for a reason.
Don't get me wrong, I'm all about supporting local businesses,
And with the number of lattes I go through in a month,
I have plenty of chances to go hither and thither with my coffee money
And support the little guy and the big guy alike.
But let's be real here.
If I'm right by Starbucks and I want my 'coffee',
I'm going to get it there.
Plus they have a drive-thru.
If the babychild is sleeping in the back, or even just content in his car seat,
I will drive through so I don't have to get him out and make him mad.
Honestly, if more of the locally owned coffeehouses would add a drive-thru
I would frequent them even more.
Here's a snotty little picture I made to express my feelings.
Now if you'd really just like something to get upset about,
Focus your anger on the fact that people often say
Instead of
That. Is unforgivable.
-peace and love-
p.s. If you actually read all that, you should get an award.


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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A local man was sentenced Tuesday to more than eight years in federal prison, followed by 15 years of supervised release, for his child pornography conviction.
U.S Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and other state and local law enforcement agencies investigated this case.
Ernest Brian Tucker, 59, of Corrales, N.M., will also be required to register as a sex offender after he completes his prison sentence.
Tucker has been in federal custody since his arrest March 7, 2012 on a criminal complaint charging him with child pornography offenses. Tucker subsequently was indicted and charged with receiving and possessing visual depictions of minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct.
On Nov. 8, 2012, Tucker pleaded guilty to receiving child pornography.
According to court filings, on March 7, 2012, the New Mexico Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force executed a search warrant at Tucker's residence and seized computers and computer-related media. This search warrant was based on an undercover investigation initiated in January 2012 by the New Mexico State Police aimed at identifying those who possess, receive and distribute child pornography.
The search warrant was obtained after the investigation revealed that an IP address linked to Tucker's residence was distributing child pornography.
In entering his guilty plea, Tucker admitted that, while the search warrant was executed, he voluntarily participated in a recorded interview with ICAC Task Force officers during which he admitted using a file-sharing computer program to download child pornography.
Tucker acknowledged that a review of his computer and computer-related media revealed about 38,000 images and videos consistent with child pornography, including more than 2,700 images and videos of children who have been identified as child pornography victims and have been rescued.
This investigation was part of Operation Predator, a nationwide HSI initiative to protect children from sexual predators, including those who travel overseas for sex with minors, Internet child pornographers, criminal alien sex offenders and child sex traffickers. HSI encourages the public to report suspected child predators and any suspicious activity through its toll-free hotline at 1-866-347-2423 or by completing its online tip form. Both are staffed around the clock by investigators.
Suspected child sexual exploitation or missing children may be reported to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, an Operation Predator partner, via its toll-free 24-hour hotline, 1-800-843-5678.
HSI is a founding member and current chair of the Virtual Global Taskforce, an international alliance of law enforcement agencies and private industry sector partners working together to prevent and deter online child sexual abuse.


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Deltatre is acquiring Massive Interactive, and believes the combined company will appeal to more than sports streamers.
Deltatre's reputation is in online sports media technology, as the Bruin Sports Capital company's Amplify OTT platform is used by ATP's Tennis TV, NFL Game Pass Europe, Juventus Pass, FINA TV, and more. In acquiring Massive Interactive, it gains user experience (UX) and personalization technology that it hopes will expand its business into the entertainment sector. In a press statement, it singled out Massive's Axis UX management console as a "ground-breaking" offering that will complement its existing end-to-end OTT product suite.
Neither company disclosed the price of the acquisition, which is subject to customary approvals. When the move is completed, Massive Interactive will operate as a division within Deltatre. At close, Deltatre will have 18 offices around the globe with nearly 1,000 fulltime employees.
Customers of Massive Interactive include BBC Worldwide, Bell Media, Channel 5, Sony Pictures Television, and more.
"Deltatre is one of the most prominent and experienced technology companies in the world of live sport and therefore the ideal partner to help accelerate our global growth strategy," says Ron Downey, CEO and co-founder of Massive Interactive. "The integration of our targeted UX platform, Massive Axis, with Deltatre's robust product portfolio will combine to offer our customers a highly scalable, quick-to-market solution that drives engagement and increase the profitability of over-the-top video services."


text: Your input matters – CAPSA Stakeholders Dialogue March 19, 2019 Share Facebook Twitter Linked In Google+ E-Mail Like previous years, representatives of the Executive of CBA's Pensions and Benefits Law Section are invited to attend a stakeholder dialogue with the Canadian Association of Pension Supervisory Authorities (CAPSA). The Executive will share ideas and discuss emerging trends and challenges in the pension sector and provide input on current issues in the meeting. The topics are chosen by the joint decision of the Executive and CAPSA. The following topics are selected for this year's dialogue: Harmonization Annuity Purchases Un-located Beneficiaries Use of Technology in Pension Plan Administration Increased Plan Coverage (Auto-Enrolment) Trends and Risks in Defined Contribution Pension Plans CAPSA's Strategic Plan (2019-2022) The Executive would like to canvass input from Section members on the above discussion topics for the Executive's consideration in preparing for their presentation to CAPSA. We are seeking input of general relevance and application (as opposed to advocacy for a specific client or matter). If you would like to share any ideas with us, please provide your input to Marina Ceclan no later than March 26, 2019. We look forward to hearing from you. Yours truly, Sonia Mak Pensions and Benefits Law Section Chair


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Profiling The Production Ramp: Creating a Mirror Image of Lean
The production ramp up is fast becoming a reality throughout Pratt & Whitney. To learn more about what that means to employees, we are launching the "Profiling the Production Ramp Up" video series, featuring Pratt & Whitney employees from across the enterprise. Whether they work in manufacturing, operations, supply chain management, engineering or quality, their message is the same: "We're ready for the ramp."
In this video, "Creating a Mirror Image of Lean," Frank Rzeznikiewicz, general manager, Pratt & Whitney Amercon, talks about creating a "mirror image" of lean manufacturing - from the legacy side of the business - in the newly expanded facility in Middletown, Pennsylvania.
"We transitioned everything we learned here on the legacy side into the new building," Rzeznikiewicz said. "We worked with a clean slate, a fresh blueprint, to take everything we've learned on this side of the business over to the new side."


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I would be lying if I said I've been inspired to write lately. I'm currently 5 blogs behind on my Beer Advent Calendar. I didn't even drink the beers yet. They're just sitting in my fridge being neglected. I'm also a bunch of blogs behind on our UK trip which was nearly a year ago. … Continue reading Random snack tasting in Sandakan
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Craft Beer Advent Calendar 2018 – Dec 1
Here we are back at it again with another craft beer advent calendar. December 1st. Bottoms up.


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Alex and Laura are outraged that Wendy received $1,000 a month in child support because Alex, before fleeing California to evade paying any support at all, went into count and managed to get the original order for support lowered to $472 a month.
Therefore, Alex reasoned, the Manchester Trust should pay less to Wendy for their daughter and send the money to him instead. The Trustees clearly did not agree evidently believing Alex, an adult male, should get an honest job and support himself.
The Manchester Trusts stepped up to the plate and ensured the Manchester children would not be left without support, sending support to Wendy, as the custodial parent since she received sole physical custody at the divorce hearing in 2007.
The Trusts, informed of Alex's bigamy in 2009, by Alex, who with his mother Lady Mary, were the only two people aware of this fact, was forced to stop these payments until the matter was litigated. This took place on July 19, 2011, at which time the Trusts again made monthly payments for the support of the two children until Alex, Jr. aged out of his minority, leaving his sister, Ashley, receiving support only from the Trusts, and her mother, naturally, though it was Alex who had been ordered to pay.
It had been a tough two years for Wendy and the kids. Wendy's job at an Orange County law firm has provided constant employment but is not lavishly compensated. It was through Wendy Alex received his medical insurance and other benefits, fraudulently as it turns out since he had committed bigamy.
Wendy hopes Alex filed a law suit so she can find him to hit him with a response which includes his bigamy.
Today, both Alex and Laura insist the actual meaning of child support is, "money to be put into a trust account for the child's future use."
No place on the web will you find any agreement for this interpretation, all rational people realizing children must be raised and money must be spent for food, clothing, and their other many needs.
This example provides insight into the bizarre unreality in which the Duke and Duchess reside. In Las Vegas, latest address:
What is
child sup·port
noun: child support; plural noun: child supports
- 1.court-ordered payments, typically made by a noncustodial divorced parent, to support one's minor child or children.
Depending on the jurisdiction, a custodial parent may pay child support to a non-custodial parent. Typically one has the same duty to pay child support irrespective of sex, so a mother is required to pay support to a father just as a father must pay a mother. Where there is joint custody, the child is considered to have two custodial parents and no non-custodial parents, and a custodial parent with a higher income (obligor) may be required to pay the other custodial parent (obligee).
In family law, child support is often arranged as part of a divorce, marital separation, dissolution of marriage, annulment, determination of parentage or dissolution of a civil union and may supplement alimony (spousal support) arrangements.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7]
The right to child support and the responsibilities of parents to provide such support have been internationally recognized. The 1992 United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, a binding convention signed by every member nation of the United Nations and formally ratified by all but Somalia and the United States,[8] declares that the upbringing and development of children and a standard of living adequate for the children's development is a common responsibility of both parents and a fundamental human right for children, and asserts that the primary responsibility to provide such for the children rests with their parents.[9] Other United Nations documents and decisions related to child support enforcement include the 1956 New York Convention on the Recovery Abroad of Maintenance created under the auspices of the United Nations, which was ratified by the vast majority of UN member nations.[10]
In addition, the right to child support, as well as specific implementation and enforcement measures, has been recognized by various other international entities, including the Council of Europe,[11] the European Union[12] and the Hague Conference.[13]
Within individual countries, examples of legislation pertaining to, and establishing guidelines for, the implementation and collection of child maintenance include the 1975 Family Law Act (Australia), the Child Support Act (United Kingdom)[14] and the Maintenance and Affiliation Act (Fiji)[15] Child support in the United States, 45 C.F.R. 302.56 requires each state to establish and publish a Guideline that is presumptively (but rebuttably) correct, and Review the Guideline, at a minimum, every four (4) years.[16] Child support laws and obligations are known to be recognized in a vast majority of world nations, including the majority of countries in Europe, North America and Australasia, as well as many in Africa, Asia and South America.[17][18][19]


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A heavily made up Marlene Willoughby (sporting the world's worst faux-posh accent) visits what appears to be her lawyer (Jake Teague) for help with a family problem.
See, her sorta doughy, very effeminate and perpetually lost non-actor of a son (Rick Iverson, whose performance and line delivery must be seen to be believed) is pissing away the family fortune on wine, women and song…and she needs a surrogate female to rein him in.
That Teague must be some kinda shyster, because he has no problem providing the titular Sunny (Candida Royalle, quite likely in her prime here) for this long term escort service…poor girl!
After getting boffed by Royalle on his boat (at least we get treated to a rather pleasant rear view!), he gets her to visit a yellow toothed smoker of an old Eastern European woman (who promptly wanders off script and needs to be fed her lines) for no apparent reason other than to have her sit next to them and feed some ridiculous dirty talk while they do their thing.
Willoughby gets a round in with the chauffeur (Gilbert Palmitier) in a pointless flashback, Iverson drags Royalle to meet a lady photographer for what appears to be Blue Boy (seriously, these guys – one of whom's 80's regular Randy West! – come straight off a Village People album cover) and gets suckered into "performing" for a photo shoot, and finally Royalle out-maneuvers Wiloughby at a costume party…only to find Iverson outsmarted them both in the end.
The pluses here? It's a really well shot film – particularly after Vinegar Sydrome's usual stellar restoration, the cinematography is gorgeous and so is Royalle, and her scenes are lensed for primo prurient value.
There's a lot of exterior work, multiple sets and even a scene filmed in the Central Park carousel…so you really can't give Costello, cinematographer Bill Saks or Ms. Royalle anything but props for their work here.
It's not their fault they got saddled with Marlene Willoughby pretending she's Ethel Barrymore and the most obvious closet case on Earth (not to mention the most wooden, lost actor in the annals of cinema…and that includes Ed Wood films!)
It's co-feature doesn't fare quite so well, though.
The director himself takes an onscreen role as the husband/narrator of the events that unfold, as he discusses his wife's situation with psychiatrist Jamie Gillis (can't wait to see what he prescribes!) and gets in on the performing side with said wife Colleen Anderson. The problem that so concerns him? She's become aggressive and adventurous in the sack.
Of course, under the influence of sodium pentathol, the real story comes out – she's a schizo who's (more or less) taken on the personality of her madwoman sister…about whom there's a further reveal that we won't spoil.
From here, we wind up part of a loooooong flashback of repressed memories at a rather open and lax security building serving as a Quebec nuthouse, staffed by Robert Kernan and Marlene Willoughby. And this place is straight out of Ken Kesey…
Gillis hires private dick Eric Edwards to look into Anderson's past, and after a lot of footage off the Staten Island Ferry and an ostensible trip to Quebec, Edwards digs up the facts in all of 5 minutes. The facts are relayed to Costello and Anderson (which suddenly makes everything alright! Wow, it's magic!), Edwards gets a little more romance film schmaltz with his girlfriend (oh, didn't we mention the 10 or 15 minute detour about his home life as soon as Gillis first calls him? Yeah.)…roll credits.
Well. If you're still arguing which was the better actual actor in the industry between Gillis and Edwards, this either proves it or needs to be tossed out for skewing the average…because Gillis is terrible here. Clearly phoning it in, he stumbles his way through what were either a lot of forgotten lines or a really bad attempt at improv…it's quite uncharacteristic for him, actually.
Edwards pulls his weight as admirably as ever, Kernan is barely onscreen and Willoughby isn't affecting that ridiculous posh accent, and even Costello comes off reasonably well…but the film never gels, and plot threads, such as they are, kind of go all over the place and never feel adequately resolved. Not terrible for the genre by any means…but not a red letter day for any of its cast and participants either.
The print here suffers from noticeable damage at points (around 21m in there's a real doozy) and is comparatively rather washed out and grainy – after the gorgeous color and lensing of Sunny, this small scale, all indoors cheapie can't help but come off as a major letdown.
Get it for Sunny – the film's gorgeous, well filmed and features Candida Royalle at her most attractive.


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If you'd prefer to stay dry but don't want to miss out, there are plenty of exciting excursions to see whales, dolphins and sharks in their natural habitats. With over 23 different types of whale and dolphin having been spotted around the islands, including the seldom-sighted Longman's Beaked Whale, holidays in the Maldives really do offer the chance to experience once in a lifetime opportunities.
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As most of you know I am living in the Philippines now. There are lighthouses in the Philippines, and some of the ancient structures are being rebuilt as historical monuments by the Coast Guard.
As far as I know there are no manned lighthouses here. Most of the lighthouses are automated beacons of low power used by fishermen to return back home, like the one at the left that I discovered at Apatot Beach, San Esteban, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. This is listed in the Lightstations Northern Luzon Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) webpage.
Here is another one closer to my hometown of Candon City, Ilocos Sur. I found this lighthouse by the sea in the Darapidap area. It looks a lot older than the one above.
It was found in the town square. As it is not very high I assume it is only used by the fishermen. This type of tower may be used all over the islands. This is listed in the Lightstations Northern Luzon Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) webpage.
The following interactive embedded map is from ArcGIS Explorer. This online program allows one to create personalized maps about various subjects around the world. This one is about Philippine lighthouses listed on the PCG website. I have marked with coloured circles the various lighthouses, RED for manned stations, BLACK for automated stations, BLUE for ruins, and ORANGE for lights that are tended by PCG living in the area.
Clicking on the dots brings up a name card with information.
One article which caught my interest is The Lost Lighthouses of Ilocos Sur (part 4)