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Peggy Ryan Williams, B.A. (Toronto [Canada]), M.Ed. (University of Vermont), Ed.D. (Harvard), President
Michael McGreevey, B.A. (Bowling Green State), M.Ed. (University of Vermont), Executive Assistant to the President
Kathleen Rountree, B.M. (East Carolina), M.M. (Southern Illinois, Edwardsville), D.M. (Florida State), Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Brian J. McAree, B.S. (SUNY, Cortland), M.A. (Bowling Green State), M.P.S. (Loyola University), Vice President for Student Affairs and Campus Life
Nancy Pringle, B.A. (St. Rose), M.S., Ed.S. (SUNY, Albany), J.D. (SUNY, Buffalo), Vice President and College Counsel
Shelley S. Semmler, B.A. (Queens), M.S. (SUNY, Cortland), Vice President for Institutional Advancement
Carl E. Sgrecci, B.S. (Ithaca), M.B.A. (Syracuse), CPA, Vice President for Finance and Administration
Office of the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Kathleen Rountree, B.M. (East Carolina), M.M. (Southern Illinois, Edwardsville), D.M. (Florida State), Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
David E. García, B.A. (Yale), M.A., Ph.D. (Cornell University), Associate Provost
Tanya R. Saunders, B.A. (Bucknell), M.A., Ph.D. (Brown), Assistant Provost and Dean of Interdisciplinary and International Studies
School of Business
Susan W. Engelkemeyer, B.A. (Stephens), M.B.A. (East Carolina), Ph.D. (Clemson), Dean
Hormoz Movassaghi, B.S., M.S. (Shiraz [Iran]), M.A., M.B.A., Ph.D. (Wisconsin, Madison), Associate Dean for Academic Development and External Relations
Meg Nowak, B.A. (SUNY, Buffalo), M.S. (Indiana State), Ph.D. (Boston College), Assistant Dean for Student Services
Roy H. Park School of Communications
Dianne M. Lynch, B.A., M.A. (Wisconsin, Madison), Ph.D. (McGill), Dean
Virginia Mansfield-Richardson, B.A. (Ohio), M.P.A. (George Mason), Ph.D. (Ohio), Associate Dean
Diane Gayeski, B.S. (Ithaca), M.A., Ph.D. (Maryland, College Park), Associate Dean
David Priester, B.S. (Ithaca), Director of Media Production Facilities and Services
Stephen Tropiano, B.S. (Ithaca), M.A. (New York University), Ph.D. (University of Southern California), Director, Los Angeles Program
School of Health Sciences and Human Performance
Steven Siconolfi, B.S., M.S. (Springfield [Massachusetts]), Ph.D. (Kent State), Dean
Patricia E. Green, B.A. (Hofstra), M.A.T. (Cornell University), M.B.A., Ed.D. (Hofstra), Associate Dean
Janet K. Wigglesworth, B.S. (Wisconsin, La Crosse), M.S. (Southern Illinois, Carbondale), Ph.D. (Indiana, Bloomington), Associate Dean
School of Humanities and Sciences
Howard S. Erlich, B.A., M.A. (Brooklyn), Ph.D. (Massachusetts, Amherst), Dean
Janet Reohr, B.S. (SUNY, Cortland), M.Ed., Ph.D. (Boston University), Associate Dean
Associate Dean, to be appointed
School of Music
Arthur Ostrander, A.B. (Bowdoin), M.M., Ph.D. (Indiana, Bloomington), Dean
William Pelto, B.A. (Yale), M.A. (San Francisco State), Ph.D. (Texas, Austin), Associate Dean
Division of Interdisciplinary and International Studies
Tanya R. Saunders, B.A. (Bucknell), M.A., Ph.D. (Brown), Assistant Provost and Dean of Interdisciplinary and International Studies
Mary Turner DePalma, B.A. (Pennsylvania), Ph.D. (Cornell University), Assistant Dean
Asma Barlas, B.A. (Kinnaird [Pakistan]), M.A. (Punjab [Pakistan] and Denver), Ph.D. (Denver), Professor and Director
John A. Krout, B.A. (Denison), M.A. (Bowling Green State), Ph.D. (Pennsylvania State), Professor and Director
Pamela Mayberry, B.A. (Bradley), M.S. (Miami University), Associate Director
Tanya R. Saunders, B.A. (Bucknell), M.A., Ph.D. (Brown), Assistant Provost and Dean of Interdisciplinary and International Studies
William Sheasgreen, B.A. (Montreal [Canada]), B.A., M.A. (Cambridge [England]), Ph.D. (Cornell University), Director, London Center
Thomas W. Bohn, B.A. (Gustavus Adolphus), M.S. (Southern Illinois, Carbondale), Ph.D. (Wisconsin, Madison), Director
Division of Graduate Studies
Gregory Woodward, B.M. (University of Connecticut), M.M. (Ithaca), D.M.A. (Cornell University), Dean
Continuing Education
E. Kimball Milling, B.A. (Texas Tech), M.Div. (Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary), M.A. (New School for Social Research), Director
Enrollment Planning
Larry W. Metzger, B.A. (Pennsylvania State), M.S. (Ithaca), Dean
Gerard Turbide, B.A. (SUNY, Potsdam), M.Ed. (St. Lawrence), Director
Anne E. Woodard, B.A. (SUNY, Cortland), B.S. (Ithaca), Bursar
Larry R. Chambers, B.A. (SUNY College, Buffalo), M.S. (Niagara), Director
Martha Gray, B.S. (North Carolina State), M.S. (Ithaca), Director
Christopher B. Knauer, B.A., M.S. (Ithaca), Registrar
Lisabeth Chabot, B.S. (Miami University), A.M.L.S. (Michigan, Ann Arbor), College Librarian
James Bondra Jr., B.S., M.S. (SUNY College, Buffalo), M.L.S. (SUNY, Buffalo), Professional Librarian
Bridget K. Bower, B.A. (Swarthmore), M.A. (Earlham), M.L.S. (Syracuse), Professional Librarian
Andrew Darby, B.A., M.A., M.L.S. (Dalhousie [Canada]), Professional Librarian
John R. Henderson, B.A. (Westminster [Pennsylvania]), M.L.S. (Pittsburgh), Professional Librarian
John T. Hickey, A.B. (College of the Holy Cross), M.A. (Michigan State), M.L.S. (Syracuse), Professional Librarian
Catherine Michael, B.A., M.L.S. (Rutgers), Professional Librarian
Brian Saunders, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. (Cornell University), M.L.S. (Simmons College), Professional Librarian
Kristina L. Shanton, B.M. (Ithaca), M.M. (Washington University), M.A. (Pennsylvania State), M.L.I.S. (University of Illinois), Professional Librarian
Kaushalya Kanu Sharma, B.A., M.A. (Delhi [India]), M.L.S. (Syracuse), Associate Professor
Leon C. Smigiel, B.S., M.L.S. (Syracuse), Professional Librarian
Jennifer Strickland, B.A., M.A. (SUNY, Binghamton), M.L.S. (Syracuse), Professional Librarian
Julie Wang, M.L.S. (Southern Connecticut State), Professional Librarian
Special Programs
Tanya R. Saunders, B.A. (Bucknell), M.A., Ph.D. (Brown), Assistant Provost and Dean of Interdisciplinary and International Studies
Leslie Schettino, B.A. (University of Vermont), M.S. (Syracuse), Director
Carl E. Sgrecci, B.S. (Ithaca), M.B.A. (Syracuse), CPA, Vice President
Robert Cree, B.S. (SUNY Empire), Assistant Vice President
Richard Watson, B.S. (Bryant), Manager of College Stores
John H. Galt, A.A.S. (Tompkins Cortland Community), B.S. (Ithaca), Director
Financial Services
Lynn O. Eastman, B.S. (SUNY, Albany), Director
Human Resources
Mark Coldren, B.A., M.S. (Syracuse), Associate Vice President
Information Technology
Edwin W. Fuller Jr., B.A. (SUNY, Oswego), Associate Vice President
Richard Couture, B.A. (University of Vermont), Associate Vice President
Robert Mudge, A.A.S. (Paul Smith's), B.S.A. (Denver), Director
Nancy Pringle, B.A. (St. Rose), M.S., Ed.S. (SUNY, Albany), J.D. (SUNY, Buffalo), Vice President and College Counsel
Traevena Byrd, B.A., J.D. (Iowa), Assistant College Counsel and Compliance Officer
Shelley S. Semmler, B.A. (Queens), M.S. (SUNY, Cortland), Vice President
Advancement Services
Lori S. Watkins, B.S. (Ithaca), Director
Alumni Relations
Director, to be appointed
Todd Bowers, B.A. (Ohio State), M.S. (Ithaca), Executive Director
Marketing Communications
Tom Torello, B.S. (Ithaca), Executive Director
Brian J. McAree, B.S. (SUNY, Cortland), M.A. (Bowling Green State), M.P.S. (Loyola University), Vice President
Rory Rothman, B.A. (SUNY, Binghamton), M.S. (SUNY, Albany), Associate Vice President
Roger Richardson, B.A., M.S. (Wisconsin, Stout), Ph.D. (New York University), Assistant Vice President
Campus Life Services
David Prunty, B.A. (West Virginia Wesleyan), M.A. (Indiana University of Pennsylvania), Director
Career Services
John Bradac, B.S., M.S. (Gannon), Director
Center for Student Leadership and Involvement
Theresa M. Martinez, B.S. (SUNY College, Buffalo), M.A. (New York University), Director
Meredith Ellis, B.A. (Goddard College), M.Ed., M. Div. (Boston University), Protestant
Michael Faber, B.A. (Yeshiva), Jewish
Mike Mahler, B.A. (St. John Fisher College), M. Div., M.A. (St. Bernard Seminary), Catholic
Counseling Center
Deborah Harper, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. (Texas Tech), Director
J. David Hammond Health Center
David E. Newman, B.A. (SUNY, New Paltz), M.D. (Albert Einstein Medical Center), Director
Andrew R. Getzin, B.A. (Amherst), M.D. (University Medicine/Dentistry of New Jersey), Physician and Medical Director of Athletic Teams
Vivian C. Lorenzo, B.S. (Michigan, Ann Arbor), M.D. (McGill [Canada]), Physician
Wendy Robertson, M.D. (London University [England]), Physician
Intercollegiate Athletics and Recreational Sports
Kenneth Kutler, B.S. (East Stroudsburg), Ed.M. (Temple), Ed.D. (West Virginia University), Director
William Austin, B.S. (Michigan, Ann Arbor), Tennis
Andrew Byrne, B.S. (Plymouth State), M.S. (Eastern Illinois), Men's Soccer
Janet Donovan, B.S., M.S. (SUNY, Cortland), Volleyball
Tracey Houk, B.A. (North Carolina, Chapel Hill), M.S. (Ohio), Field Hockey
Jeffrey J. Long, B.S. (United States Naval Academy), M.S. (SUNY, Alfred), Men's Lacrosse
Kevin Markwardt, B.S., M.S. (SUNY, Cortland), Men's Swimming
Paula Miller, B.S. (Bridgewater State), M.S. (Indiana State), Women's Swimming
Jim Mullins, B.S. (University of Connecticut), M.S. (Ithaca), Men's Basketball
James Nichols, B.A. (North Central College), M.S. (Indiana, Bloomington), Men's Cross-Country/Men's Track
Marty Nichols, B.S. (Ithaca), M.S. (SUNY, Cortland), Wrestling
Deborah Pallozzi, B.S. (SUNY, Cortland), M.S. (Ithaca), Softball
Jennifer Potter, B.A. (Ithaca), M.A., (Marshall), Women's Track
Melinda Quigg, B.A. (William Smith), M.B.A. (West Virginia Wesleyan), Women's Soccer
Daniel Raymond, B.S. (SUNY, Cortland), M.S. (Le Moyne), Women's Basketball
Becky Robinson, B.S., M.S. (Ithaca), Women's Crew
Dan Robinson, B.S., M.S. (Ithaca), Men's Crew
Richard Suddaby, B.S., M.S. (SUNY, Cortland), Gymnastics
George Valesente, B.S., M.S. (Ithaca), Baseball
William Ware, B.S. (SUNY, Cortland), M.S. (Indiana, Bloomington), Women's Cross-Country
Michael W. Welch, B.S. (Ithaca), M.S. (SUNY, Albany), Football
Public Safety
Robert Holt, B.S. (Indiana State), Director
Residential Life and Judicial Affairs
Bonnie Solt Prunty, B.S. (Lehigh), M.A. (Indiana University of Pennsylvania), Director


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Came across this article yesterday and revisited it today trying to decide whether it was worth a post. Since a) I have not posted really at all lately, and b) this is the most e-mailed NYT Op-Ed as of today, I figure it warrants a post. Up front, Nicholas Kristof is absolutely correct that the US Military is a social welfare experiment. The options for child care from a cost-based perspective are outstanding. And the military can be credited with a couple significant accolades for being ahead of the power curve in regard to social equality.
However, these are not the key points Kristof is trying to get across. Instead his main points are that the military should serve as a (or rather, the) model for universal healthcare and investment in human capital. Unfortunately, I disagree. Here's why:
I think everyone would be pretty disappointed with military healthcare. From issues within the Army's Warrior Transition Units to the military's overemphasis on time and anti-inflammatory medication for seemingly any malady, military healthcare has significant issues. Many of my more left-leaning friends repeatedly make the argument that "at least you have healthcare". Couldn't argue with that logic. But what I can argue with is the level of care provided by the military. Have a significant orthopedic issue and want to see the world-renowned surgeon up the street? You're either going to be denied or face significant hurdles trying to get up there even if the doctor accepts Tricare. Random aches and pains? You'll likely never know what it was (and neither will your doctor), but you'll absolutely receive a prescription for either Ibuprofen or Naproxen. Is this the best we can do?
On to the more military-relevant topic of Kristof's Op-Ed, the topic of human capital investment. From the outside, the military's use of career-level oriented schooling for the purposes of training and human capital investment sounds great. But in reality, the majority of students (past the basic course) attending their career-level oriented course have already spent a significant amount of time executing the positions for which they're being trained. I spent nearly six months at the Captain-level school learning how to hold essential Captain-level positions within my branch. Would've been a decent education had I not already held almost all of the positions. And more importantly, the level the course was taught at was the level I taught my Lieutenants to think at. The Officer education system is woefully outdated, inadequate and expects too little from its students.
Kristof should spend a little more time talking to experienced Soldiers and Officers within the ranks before he makes such a bold conceptual assumption about the broader utility of military healthcare and human capital investment.

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Taaie en Neut (Wapenbroeders, 1948)
Jan Boon was a writer and journalist, who published under the pseudonym Tjalie Robinson, and also as Vincent Mahieu. He is known for his many publications based on Dutch East Indies culture. He was the son of a Dutch soldier in the colonial Dutch Indies, and his first job was that of a teacher in Java. He became sports editor with the Bataviaasch Nieuwsblad in 1936 and set up the supplement De Kindercourant and the section De Renbode. He was held hostage in several prison camps during the Japanese occupation (1942-45) and after the War, he found employment as an administrator with Bruynzeel on the island of Borneo.
He was chief editor for the army magazine De Wapenbroeders, the publication for the Dutch soldiers during the Indonesian Revolution. For this magazine, Robinson also wrote and drew the comic strip 'Taaie en Neut'. Robinson eventually became a journalist for the Indonesian morning paper De Nieuwsgier. He settled in Holland in 1955 where he launched a magazine for the Indian community in Holland, called Over De Brug (later called Tong Tong and eventually Moesson). Robinon's main goal was to keep the memory of the Dutch East Indian culture alive in The Hague, and he was responsible for annual events like the Pasar Malam Besar.


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Officials at Cruelty Free International (BUAV) have been campaigning to end the sale of toiletries and other beauty products which have been tested on animals, and the new law will be rolled out across the continent on Monday (11Mar13).
The drive has been backed by several animal-loving stars and they have spoken out to tell of their delight that the 22-year campaign has finally paid off.
Absolutely Fabulous star Lumley says, "Cruelty-free beauty is here in the EU (European Union) at last! I have been calling for this day with Cruelty Free International (BUAV) since 1991. Well done Cruelty Free International (BUAV) for your tireless work in the EU to end the terrible practice of testing cosmetics on animals."
The Pretenders frontwoman Hynde says, "I joined with Cruelty Free International (BUAV) to speak out against animal cosmetics testing in 1996. I am thrilled to hear this great news for animals and congratulate Cruelty Free International (BUAV) for their hard work and determination to make this happen, and the EU for doing the right thing by the animals and putting the humanity into beauty."
Former Pussycat Dolls singer Wyatt says, "Time to celebrate our furry friends' victory!", and 1960s icon Twiggy adds, "I am proud to have supported Cruelty Free International (BUAV) throughout this significant campaign to end the sale of animal-tested cosmetics in the EU."


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The Lindenwood University Department of Theatre will continue its 2007-2008 Mainstage Season with the holiday favorite, "A Christmas Carol," based on the story by Charles Dickens and directed by Ted Gregory, director of Lindenwood's theatre program.
Performances are at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 30 and Dec. 1, 6, 7 and 8 and at 2 p.m. on Dec. 1. Ticket prices are $10 for general admission, $8 for seniors and $6 for students, ages 5-18. To make reservations, contact the Lindenwood Box Office at 636-949-4878. Group rates are available.
The performances will be held in Jelkyl Theatre, located in Roemer Hall on the main Lindenwood campus, 209 S. Kingshighway, St. Charles, Mo., 63301.
Assisting Gregory is student director Jeanette Mattingly. The stage manager is Kimi Wibbenmeyer. The assistant stage manager is Shannon Fedde. The technical director is Michael Kantz. The set designer is Kari Lorenz. The lighting design is by Kelley Keough. The sound designer is Drew Matney. The costume design is by Donna Northcott. The properties mistress is Jane Kohnen. The cast features Jason Puff, Brian Kappler, Michael Lara, Andrea Luetzeler, David Burk, Andrea Norris, Chad Snider, Beth Graveman, Nicole Ogden, Jessica Manion, David Moreshead, Joshua Payne, Jordan Breeden, Sarah Quaranta, Michael Juncal, Laura Gibbons, Tasha Zebrowski, Kari Lorenz, Colleen Kelly, Hayley Schaub, Ryley Schaub, Max Jessop, Eddie Hahn, Kurtis Hahn, Michaela Mason, Drew Nelson, Ryan Trimble, Samantha Bonomo, and Garrett Ramshaw.
This timeless, entertaining story of redemption continues to enchant audiences with its simple message of selfless giving and its exploration of the atmosphere of mid 19th century London. Ebenezer Scrooge learns to embrace the "true Christmas spirit" and that mankind must help one another as he survives a series of revelations by the ghosts of past, present and future.
"This production of 'A Christmas Carol' is special for one very notable reason," said Gregory. "It is the last production of the annual Lindenwood holiday favorite to be held in Jelkyl Theatre."
For the past 30 years, audiences from Lindenwood and the surrounding community have come to Jelkyl Theatre to enjoy Dickens' classic. Starting next year, the play will be staged in Lindenwood's new Center for Fine and Performing Arts, which is currently under construction and slated for completion in 2008.
"We are using the original script adapted by the department in the 1970s–a script that holds true, as much as possible, to the story originally penned by Charles Dickens in his beloved novel," Gregory said. "There are members of the community that have been loyal followers of this production from year to year. I wouldn't be surprised if there are audience members that have been to five or ten, if not all of the productions of 'A Christmas Carol' since it first became an annual tradition here at Lindenwood University. I feel extremely fortunate to be able to direct the farewell production of 'A Christmas Carol' in Jelkyl Theatre."
For more information, contact Ted Gregory at 636-949-4966 or via e-mail at email@example.com.


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An appeals court has decided in Kim v. Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service that the Tax Court properly upheld the 10% early distribution penalty against a partner in a law firm who rolled over funds from his employer's retirement plan into an IRA after leaving his position in the firm at age 56, but then withdrew funds from the IRA to pay for his and his daughter's education and other expenses.
The exception for distributions from pension plans made to employees after separation from service for those 55 or older didn't apply, the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals court ruled in May, because the taxpayer withdrew money from his IRA, not his firm's pension plan. The court further ruled that the taxpayer's argument that his account was a SEP IRA and not a traditional IRA wasn't dispositive, because the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) doesn't distinguish between types of individual retirement plans.
The Case
Fifty-six year-old Young Kim was an attorney who left his position as a partner in a law firm and enrolled in the London School of Economics. Employees who depart employment at age fifty-five and older may withdraw money from their employer's retirement plan; they must pay income tax on the withdrawal, of course, but they do not owe the 10% additional tax that the IRC imposes on most withdrawals before age 59 1/2. Kim had moved the funds from the law firm's retirement plan to an individual retirement account, but a rollover is not a taxable event. Kim then withdrew about $240,000 from the IRA and paid the income tax but not the 10% additional tax. The IRS concluded that he owed the 10% tax.
Kim sought review by the Tax Court. The court held that Kim owed the 10% tax on the withdrawn money.
On appeal, Kim argued that the 10% additional tax did not apply to a distribution from a pension plan "made to an employee after separation from service after attainment of age fifty-five." However, the court ruled that the distribution from the IRA was not "made to an employee," i.e., he was not an employee of the IRA's custodian. He had been an employee of the law firm, and therefore could have taken a distribution from its pension plan, but that's not what happened.
Kim withdrew money from an IRA, which is an individual plan, not an employer plan. Kim characterized his account a as a "SEP IRA" ("simplified employee pension") as opposed to a "traditional IRA," but the IRC does not distinguish among flavors of individual retirement plans. Before reaching age 59 1/2, Kim withdrew money from an individual retirement plan, rather than from his former employer's plan, and therefore must pay the 10% additional tax.
The Taxpayer's Argument
Kim insisted that this Tax Court ruling made no sense. He noted that he could have taken the money from the law firm's pension plan without the 10% additional tax; so why should it matter that the money went from the law firm's plan to an IRA before being withdrawn? The answer is that the IRC says that it matters, and Kim did not contend that the IRC violates the Constitution. The court noted that many parts of the tax code are compromises. Why can an employee withdraw money from an employer's plan without the 10% additional penalty at age fifty-five but not age fifty-four? Why does the 10% additional tax apply to withdrawals at age fifty-nine and 181 days, but not fifty-nine and 183 days?
These questions cannot be answered by logical analysis. The IRC's lines are arbitrary. The law firm's pension plan gave Kim a choice between taking the money and moving part or all of it to an IRA. He chose to roll over the entire balance, because he did not want to pay any income tax immediately. The IRC allowed Kim to extend the tax deferral at the cost of the 10% additional tax if he later took some of the money before age 59 1/2.
The appeals court noted that money deposited in pension plans and many IRAs is not subject to income tax until the funds (including interest and capital appreciation) are withdrawn. Tax deferral is expensive to the Treasury, so the IRC makes a taxpayer's tax-deferral opportunities costly. Hence someone who puts money in an IRA can't take it out freely before age 59 1/2; the prospect of the 10% additional tax on an early withdrawal makes IRAs less attractive (and the 10% tax also compensates the Treasury for some of the revenue foregone from deferred payment of the income tax on sheltered funds).
The IRC offers an opportunity to avoid the 10% tax on withdrawals between age fifty-five and 59 1/2, but that opportunity is limited by the "to an employee" language, lest it effectively reduce the age of free withdrawal from 59 1/2 to 55. The interaction of these provisions is bound to seem irrational to many affected persons, but Congress has concluded that some lines of this kind are appropriate. The judiciary is not authorized to redraw the boundaries.
Fidelity Investments, which administers Kim's IRA, sent him a statement informing him that he owed income tax and the 10% additional tax. But the accountant who prepared his tax return omitted the 10% additional tax, which, coupled with the fact that the deficiency exceeded $5,000, also led to a substantial-understatement penalty.
Kim argued that the court lacked any evidence from his accountant, but with the appeals court ruling, the shortfall is now Kim's responsibility.


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A brand new photo from the Wachowskis' adventure Jupiter Ascending is one part dream spectacle and two parts insane prosthetic makeup. Here's a supreme closeup of main character Channing Tatum in full wolf-warrior mode. And if you can't swallow this look, there's no hope for Jupiter Ascending. However... if anyone can pull it off, it's Tatum.
Released via Entertainment Weekly the plot for Jupiter Ascending is as follows:
Jupiter Jones (Mila Kunis) is an unlucky Russian immigrant who cleans toilets for a living. She encounters Caine (Channing Tatum), an interplanetary warrior whom the Queen of the Universe sent to kill Jupiter. Caine tells Jupiter that the stars were pointing to an extraordinary event on the night she was born, and that her DNA could mark her as the universe's next leader.
What say you? Good or goofy? Or both?


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Today, as new generations begin to make their mark in the workplace, the notion of what a leader is, and needs to be, is being challenged. Our current leadership model is not sustainable. That means the notion of the leader as the person who knew everything, who made all the decisions, who was comfortable with command and control, trusted an inner circle—and could pride himself (or delude himself) into thinking he (or, rarely, she) was the smartest and best-informed person in the room. Transformed business models, faster information flows, stiffer competition, and changing worker and customer demographics mean leadership styles need to change, to be more collaborative. Now a leader is the person who sets the context, creates networks, and can facilitate decision making at all levels within an organization. If you are a leader today, be warned: what got you there may not necessarily keep you there.
Tomorrow's leaders need different skills and mindsets for a vastly different world. But leadership development looks too much in the rearview mirror. New forces are at work that challenges conventional notions of what a leader is, and needs to be. David Learmond will draw on The Conference Board's report on 'Go Where there be dragons' which sought international input from 100+ executives to define the global forces that are redefining the structure of leadership, and the essential skills and behaviors that will define an effective 21st century leader.
This webcast will discuss:
- Forces that will affect Leadership Development for 2020 and Beyond
- Why Business needs a leadership correction?
- Key leadership behaviours for 2020
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CEOs, HRDs, CLOs, those responsible for developing leadership programmes and all executives interested in making their personal leadership more effective.
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Administrators let offenders at one of Iowa's most dangerous prison units watch violent and sexually explicit movies and TV shows for years, despite repeated complaints from a female officer who said it encouraged inmates to sexually harass her.
Murderers, sexual predators and other men housed at a unit for mentally ill inmates at the maximum-security state prison in Fort Madison were allowed to watch movies such as "Deranged," a horror film that includes a scene in which a woman is beaten, raped, hung upside down and skinned. Among other movies inmates watched were "Delta of Venus," an erotic film; "Coffey," which shows sadism and attempted rape; and "Cruel Intentions," records show.
Despite correctional officer Kristine Sink's complaints, administrators told her not to turn off the movies or shows. When she did, they accused her of insubordination, according to department records that Sink provided to The Associated Press. One warden blamed Sink for causing problems by complaining, and another supervisor suggested her outfits - a standard-issue uniform - were enticing inmates.
Sink said she has fought a lonely battle under four wardens against movies that caused inmates to become sexually aggressive - through "10 years of misery." She filed a lawsuit Nov. 30 against prison officials alleging sexual harassment, discrimination and workplace retaliation, seeking an unspecified amount of damages.
"It's inconceivable. If I had not lived through it myself, I wouldn't believe this," she said.
Sink, who started at the prison in 2003 after the factory where she had been working shut down, said the movies played multiple times a day for a week on a television in a common area where 45 inmates could watch. Some inmates would openly masturbate and make sexually harassing comments to her.
Sink said that when prison officials finally acted on her complaints in September 2011 by largely barring movies with sexually explicit content, inmates blamed her and subjected her to a torrent of insults and threats to beat or even kill her. One threw urine on her. Despite the threats, Sink said her supervisors refused to move her to a job where she wouldn't be in contact with inmates for more than a year. She was finally moved to a desk job last month, after she filed her lawsuit.
Sink's attorney, Brooke Timmer, said the lawsuit is aimed at forcing changes to allow employees to file complaints without retaliation and be free from sexual harassment by inmates.
"No private employer could get away with this," she said.
Sink said she began complaining about the practice of allowing inmates to rent or purchase graphic movies to be shown to the unit soon after she went to work there. She filed a formal complaint with in 2007 after the showing of "Deranged."
"What are we saying to the sex offenders that are already convicted of these crimes and then we provide them visual viewing to fantasize about or to act upon," Sink wrote to then-Warden John Ault. She told him she has been waiting for management "to fix this wrong and make it right for over four years."
Sink told Ault, who retired in 2010, that inmates were accusing her of trying to eliminate their movies and suggested a supervisor had let them know she complained.
Ault responded that he took "umbrage" with her claim that management identified her, and said "you, and you alone, have put yourself out there" by turning off movies and complaining. He said it was her who got upset and filed the complaint, even though steps were being taken to select more appropriate movies.
"I question who here has created a `more hostile environment to work in' or an `unsecured environment to work in', as you call it," Ault wrote. "I cannot disagree with you that some of the scenes in movies have shown sexual violence, especially those involving females, and should not have been shown, and we believe we have tightened up the process to lessen the likelihood of such movies being shown. We must remember, however, that we are an institution of adult males, and much of what we show can be seen on general television broadcasts."
Sink claims a male supervisor then told her the department had received a complaint from an inmate that her clothes were too tight. Sink says she was humiliated when she was directed to turn around so the supervisor could inspect her uniform.
Weeks later, Ault dismissed Sink's complaint, saying officials determined the movies didn't violate the state's violence-free workplace policy. "As always, we encourage you to continue to report any inappropriate behaviors you may encounter while performing your job duties," he wrote.
Months later, Sink wrote that she turned off another movie after it showed sexual violence and she found one inmate masturbating in his cell. Another inmate said, "No offense but some women like it that way," she wrote to superiors. She said such movies jeopardized staff security and hurt the goals of sex offender treatment.
Department spokesman Fred Scaletta said he couldn't comment on Sink's allegations. He said the agency prohibits the showing of NC-17 films and requires any R-rated videos to have a "redeeming value." Unrated shows must be reviewed to ensure they are appropriate, he said.
In 2009, Ault adopted guidelines that allowed movies to be shown in inmates' cells after 9 p.m., not in the common area. But Sink said Ault's successor, Nick Ludwick, loosened the restriction at the urging of inmates. Ault and Ludwick declined interview requests.
In 2011, inmates were allowed to watch the Showtime series, "Californication." Sink said she objected to sex scenes that "whipped up" inmates and turned off the show despite an order not to do so. Sink said she was investigated for insubordination and later learned she received a disciplinary letter, which has since been removed from her file.


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The organization said this past summer's event at the CenturyLink Center was the most successful in its history with more than 164,000 fans in attendance over the eight days of nationally televised competition.
The other cities in contention include, Greensboro, N.C.; Indianapolis, Ind.; Jacksonville, Fla.; St. Louis, Mo.; and San Antonio, Texas. Of the possible sites, only Omaha and Indianapolis have previously hosted U.S. Olympic Team swim trials.
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A federal appeals court says a Maryland veteran can't own a gun because of a misdemeanor assault conviction more than four decades ago.
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia on Friday turned away an appeal from 68-year-old Navy veteran Jefferson Wayne Schrader, who sued after failing a 2008 background check.
Schrader was convicted of misdemeanor assault and battery and fined $100 after a fistfight in Annapolis, Md., in 1968.
Federal law says gun owners cannot have a state misdemeanor conviction with a possible sentence of more than two years. In 1968, Maryland did not have a maximum prison penalty for misdemeanor assault.
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*Scenes from my bedroom this AM*
I open my eyes. Blink. It's really light in here. Why is it so bright. What time is it? 8am. Why is that wrong? 8am. Think- what time does the bus come?
Oh yes - odark hundred that is what time.
I stumble out of bed and walk to the computer to verify the time. First of all my alarm clock is like off. Second of all. We're late.
In what might be one of the greatest feats of calm of my life, I simply get all three kids up, dress them at the same time and take them downstairs for breakfast.
Then we all pile into the car and first we take the twins and drop them off and since they normally eat breakfast at school they have made it in time for morning work. Then I take the big boy and he isn't late at all.
I remember I need my glucose for my glucose tolerance test, remember I need to reset the alarm for the husband-first correcting the time-grab the glucose and my lunch which I had forgotten and I'm out the door.
Halfway to work I start to feel nauseous and sick, I didn't eat so my stomach is now screaming for food. I rushed so much I forgot the first rule of parenting - attach your own oxygen mask before assisting others with theirs. So, I swing into mcdonalds for a sausage mcmuffin - no coke, can't have sugar beverages today.
I zoom to work, sit down eat..............and realize I'm eating GREASE.
And I'm sure you'll be delighted to know I've been to the restroom 4 times.
Happy Friday!
***post script. I believe that all of this happened because my husband cursed me. Last night he said "Why don't you just set your alarm clock for the time you WANT to get up vs it being a fake time and resetting it after 20 minutes etc" (I had this whole routine). I staunchly defended my routine stating that I knew for a fact how WELL it worked and it was fine.
Perhaps that was some punishment from the fates for too much hubris and not a curse after all, eh?
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Breckenridge culture revolves around mountain snow sports, but if tackling the slopes is not for you, there are some equally thrilling alternatives. In the way of daytime activities, Breckenridge is home to several companies that offer snowmobile and dog sled tours, as well as sleigh rides. In the warmer months these are often replaced with four wheelers and horse drawn carriage rides. Snowmobilers and four wheelers can explore hidden paths as they ascend the mountain. One can trail blaze at high speed or if he prefers, take it slowly. No matter one's taste, tour guides will wait at impasses so no one ever gets lost. Moreover, on a clear day the views from atop the mountain are breathtaking. Even if this is not your cup of tea, the photos from the top make the experience well worth it. Though I have never personally taken a dog sled tour, I am sure they must be equally exciting and take patrons to the same spectacular views.
Few things say holiday and winter wonderland more definitively than a sleigh ride. There are private rides where families can enjoy the nighttime hills with one another, guided by beautiful Clydesdale horses. However, my favorite has been the Two Below Zero dinner rides. Patrons come together on an extra large sleigh and ride through until they reach a large heated barn, where they enjoy a delicious country dinner. Generally, I would not hope for high quality foods at something such as this, but I was pleasantly surprised. Patrons are greeted with hot cocoa and crème de menthe to warm themselves from the ride, followed by a savory southwestern style soup. The traditional steak and chicken dinner accompanied by mixed vegetables and baked potato was delicious, as well. Once inside the barn, patrons are entertained by a guitar-wielding country singer and though it may sound a bit kitschy, it was quite fun!
Another alternative to mountain sports is a visit to the town center. Breckenridge is home to some very tranquil day spas, many of which offer oxygen-based treatments, meant to help visitors adjust to the higher altitudes. If you are suffering from a bout of altitude sickness, check out one of Breckenridge's oxygen bars, such as the O2 Lounge. Patrons enjoy oxygen therapies, breathing concentrated levels of oxygen, infused with aromatherapy scents. Even if you are not feeling the effects of the altitude, the oxygen treatments can be a fun treat to reinvigorate from a rough day on the mountain. For those who do hit the mountain, a day off, enjoying a deep tissue massage may be in order, to aid inevitable aching muscles.
I also suggest taking some time to explore the array of Colorado influenced art galleries in the town center. Moreover, one can find some fabulous shopping in the town center from souvenir shops to a North Face store to mountain-inspired jewelers. In fact, with so many things to do there, why not start the day early in the town center and enjoy one of the many breakfast bars? There are quite a few of these fun, casual eateries but I enjoy the breakfast burrito at Daylight Donuts.
In regard to evening drinking and dining, Breckenridge has no shortage of choices both casual and formal. At least one evening of a vacation must be spent at the Breckenridge Brewery. At this laid-back yet trendy gastropub, guests can sip on house-brewed beers that are distributed domestically throughout the country. The atmosphere is young and hip and the food is delicious, offering everything from hamburgers to Ahi tuna to buffalo short ribs. For something a bit more formal, try Blue River Bistro. This intimate restaurant offers an array of seafood, steaks, pastas and salads, paired with seasonal cocktails and a fair selection of wines. After dinner, be sure to visit some of the Breckenridge bars that stay open late, where you can mingle with locals and visitors alike and make some new friends.


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The new 2011 Saab 9-5 is built to go head to head with the Audi A6, which offers similarly sized engines and front- or-all-wheel drive, like the 9-5. Other 2011 Saab 9-5 competitors include the BMW 5 Series, Mercedes E-Class, Lexus GS and ES, and Volvo S80. To a lesser extent, the 9-5 competes with more mainstream sedans like the Toyota Avalon, Ford Taurus and GM's closely related Buick LaCrosse.
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This sedan was created when Saab was a wholly owned subsidiary of General Motors, and was ready to launch when financially strapped GM began negotiations to divest itself of the Saab brand. And while Saab is once again independent, the 9-5 carries a GM legacy. It's built on GM's Epsilon platform, which provides the foundation for sedans such as the Buick Regal, and its engines and transmissions and are drawn from GM's global inventory. Experts who drive lots of cars will notice the 9-5's similarities with some recent GM models, but consumers probably won't. Old-time Saab enthusiasts will certainly see familiar Saab traits in the new 9-5, both inside and out.
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The Saab 9-5 Turbo6 XWD is powered by a turbocharged 2.8-liter V6 and comes standard with all-wheel drive. The engine delivers 300 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque. Saab's full-time variable XWD is pronounced cross drive. V6 models are offered only with the automatic. We found the V6 models add horsepower and all-wheel drive to the equation, delivering fabulous all-season capability and a greater potential to thrill.
We like the new 9-5. It's different enough to satisfy the different-drummer vibe that has characterized Saab through its history, but close enough to the mainstream to deliver the interior finish, features and trimmings that premium sedan buyers have come to expect. And we liked it more the more we drove it. Bottom line, the new 2011 Saab 9-5 is a good car by virtually any measure.
The 2011 Saab 9-5 Turbo4 ($38,525) is powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-4. A 6-speed manual transmission comes standard, a 6-speed automatic ($1,350) is optional. It comes with front-wheel drive. Standard features include leather upholstery, dual-zone automatic climate control, heated front seats with driver memory, power everything, pushbutton start, 17-inch alloy wheels and nine-speaker audio with single CD, a USB input, XM satellite radio receiver and Bluetooth connectivity for hand-held devices. Options include a panoramic sunroof ($1,105) and Saab's U-Rail trunk organizing system ($250). The 9-5 Turbo4 Premium ($43,435) adds the sunroof, headlight washers, front and rear parking assist, 18-inch wheels, power-folding, auto-dimming outside mirrors, and other features.
The 9-5 Turbo6 XWD ($48,030) is equipped identically to the Turbo4 Premium, except that it's powered by a turbocharged 2.8-liter V6 and comes standard with all-wheel drive. V6 models are offered only with the automatic.
The 9-5 Aero XWD ($49,565) is powered by the V6. Additional functional equipment includes variable-dampening suspension with Saab's DriveSense driver-adjustable electronic controls, and active bi-xenon headlights that automatically adjust in a range of conditions. Appearance features include dark titanium metal trim inside, unique wheels and other exterior tweaks.
The optional navigation package ($2,395) adds a GPS system with eight-inch screen, voice activation and a 10-gigabyte storage drive. The harman/kardon audio package ($995) adds amplifier power, speakers and surround-sound processing. The rear passenger package ($2,130) includes rear automatic climate control and two DVD video screens with auxiliary jacks, remote control and wireless headsets. The only stand-alone options are ventilated front seats ($695) and 19-inch wheels with summer performance tires ($750).
Safety features exceed federal mandates by adding rear passenger side-impact airbags to the required array of front-impact airbags, front passenger side-impact airbags and curtain-style head protection airbags for all outboard seats. Other crash-protection features include a rollover sensor and active front head restraints. All 9-5s are equipped with electronic stability control, anti-lock brakes (ABS) with electronic brake-force distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist, OnStar automatic crash response and a tire-pressure monitor. The optional Technology Package adds an adjustable head-up display and lane departure warning to all models (and the active bi-xenon headlights to non-Aero models). Optional all-wheel drive improves stability in slippery conditions.
Saab calls its all-new 9-5 sedan organic sculpture, adapting subtle surface curves inspired by the widely acclaimed 2006 Aero X concept car. The 9-5 was developed when Saab was still a wholly owned subsidiary of General Motors, and the GM influence is visible in its finish and proportions. Yet its styling certainly evokes Saab tradition.
The 9-5 is the largest Saab sedan ever. Its 111.7-inch wheelbase is nearly identical to that under the new Audi A6, which is the 9-5's primary competitor, in Saab's estimation. At a length of 197.2 inches, the 9-5 is longer than just about all potential European competitors, including the A6, BMW 5 Series, Mercedes E-Class and Volvo S80. Compared to non-European sedans, the 9-5 is a bit smaller than the Ford Taurus and nearly identical in exterior dimensions to the Toyota Avalon or the closely related Buick LaCrosse.
The 9-5 follows the Scandinavian tradition of minimal exterior trim or stylized detail. Its prominent, deep grille is flanked by so-called ice block headlight clusters, trimmed with LED marker lights. The front and middle roof pillars are blacked-out, as is the top portion of the side mirrors. This creates the effect of a single, wrap-around horseshoe shape for the windshield and side glass. With Saab's signature hockey-stick bend in the rear pillars and the bright trim edging the windows, the Saab 9-5 hints at the old Saab 900 hatchback. It takes a bit of getting used to in a larger, longer sedan.
The top-of-the-line 9-5 Aero model is distinguished buy its 10-spoke turbine wheels, larger cut-outs around the fog lights in the front bumper and larger exhaust tips in the rear. In total, the 9-5 is a very handsome car, even if it seems a bit soft or marshmallow-y at first blush. The beholder's appreciation for its subtlety increases with time.
Beyond appearance, the 9-5's shape generates a low 0.28 drag coefficient, contributing to low wind noise and better fuel economy. The slightly concave shape to the trunk lid increases rear downforce, promoting better stability at high speeds, and the rear lights are shaped with small side spoilers to smooth airflow over the tail.
The upcoming Saab 9-5 SportCombi wagon might be the best looking 9-5 of all. Its long roof tapers slightly toward the rear, extended by a prominent spoiler over the sharply raked rear glass. The rear-most roof pillars are blacked out, creating the same wrap around effect as the forward windows. (The SportCombi is expected Fall 2011 as a 2012 model.) The wagon's power operated tailgate can be opened or shut with the key fob, and its opening height can be programmed with a simple rotary knob on the driver's door, from about halfway to full extension. It's a handy tool for opening the gate in tight garages.
The 2011 Saab 9-5 is easily the roomiest sedan Saab has built, with the most luxurious appointments. It's classified as a mid-size car by the federal government, but it's difficult to figure why. The 9-5 feels spacious inside, like a large car, and its interior measurements match those in the full-size Toyota Avalon or Ford Taurus.
It's easy to see a General Motors influence inside the 9-5, and that's no big surprise. GM owned Saab when this car was being designed and engineered, and many of the components inside and out are GM sourced. Still, the GM traits may be noticeable only to people who are intimately familiar with GM's latest cars. It's easier to find the familiar Saab quirks and design cues inside the 9-5.
The dashboard seems familiar all the way back to the Saab 9000, flowing from the gauges down to the center stack in a single sweep. The requisite Night Panel black-out switch and center-console starter switch are here. Yet with options like Saab's first head-up display and a lane-departure warning system, this 9-5 is not as minimalist as Saabs past. The upgrade harmon/kardon audio system is one of the best we've heard. The interior finish is better, richer, than ever, and there's way more room in the back seat.
The fit and materials are top-notch throughout. One test car had a two-tone interior scheme, black over ivory, and it was quite appealing. The leather is the thick, heavily grained type, rather than smooth and butter soft, with perforations in the seat inserts to allow for the optional ventilation feature. The standard wood grain trim is fine. The dark anodized metal in the Aero is sporty, but combined with the solid black dash, it seems a bit dense. The headliner is soft, thick and rich, but it's not prissy. The weak-link may be the dark plastic topping the dash and door panels. It's soft and rich to the touch, but the graining almost makes it look hard.
We like the 9-5's front seats a lot. They're large, probably great for big folk, yet they're both supportive and comfortably soft, and they're contoured properly to snug smaller bodies. The seat controls aren't overly complicated, but there's a great range of travel and seat-bottom adjustment.
There's also what we'd call a slight visibility issue from the driver's seat. The front roof pillars are flat toward the interior, with a big cross section for strength, and stretched fairly far forward to the front of the car. Factor in large side mirrors, which work fabulously for keeping track of what's behind the shoulders, and there's a noticeable chunk of real estate obscured in the forward field of vision. It can prompt some double- and triple takes when turning left from a driveway, which isn't necessarily a bad thing.
The 9-5's steering wheel feels great in the hands, covered in pleasantly tactile leather with a wide range of tilt and telescope adjustment. That on the Aero is squared off on the bottom, so the driver can drop it low without rubbing thighs while driving or bashing them on exit. There are redundant controls for audio and phone functions on the right spoke, and the world's best cruise-control switch on the left. It has an on-off master switch on one side with a big cancel button on the other, sandwiching a thumbwheel that flicks down to set or subtract speed, and up to resume or add speed.
The gear selector has a pistol-grip lever, leather-covered and substantial. To its left on the console sit round push buttons for the park-distance warning, the optional lane departure warning and the starter. The seat heaters have three stages, rather than infinitely variable rheostat dials, and the hottest one really, really cranks, perhaps for those long, cold Swedish nights.
The 9-5's dash layout will seem very familiar to current or former Saab owners. It sweeps over the steering wheel and down around the driver, almost completely separated in spirit from the front passenger. It's finished in black, and all business. The big Night Panel switch sits right of the wheel, eliminating all night-time illumination except the speedometer when it's engaged.
The gauges are readable and not overly complicated, with white script on a black background and Saab's traditional green needles. The speedometer is the largest, square in the center; the tachometer sits left, and a combination of fuel, coolant temperature and turbo boost to the right. The speed readout is a radial meter around the edge of the largest gauge. The space inside can display a range of trip data, vehicle info or compass setting, selected by a button on the turn-signal stalk. One choice is a larger speed indicator, rotating up and down in the style used on aircraft.
The head-up display projects on the windshield just above the steering wheel. We're not terribly fond of HUD, nor convinced of their value, but Saab's is a good one. The information displayed can be tailored by the driver, from simple speed to rpm to various vehicle readouts, projected in a compact space. It can be adjusted for location and intensity, and best of all, it can be turned off. Of course, if you aren't going to use it, why pay for it? In theory, it makes sense, however, as it provides the driver with speed information without requiring a glance to the instrument panel.
The door panels are nicely done. The release levers are easy to find, working without any awkward twists of the wrist. The window switches sit precisely at the fingertips, and the mirrors can easily be adjusted with the driver's head and shoulders in standard driving position. Garage-door buttons are overhead with the reading lights and sunroof switch. The OnStar call button is on the rearview mirror.
The main cluster of audio and climate-control switches are collected in the flat center stack, canted slightly toward the driver, below an LCD information screen or optional navigation touch-screen. The switches aren't the largest you'll find in an automobile, but we like the spread and intuitive design in their location. Most are pushbuttons, though there are radial knobs for frequently adjusted functions like tuning, volume and temperature.
There's decent storage space inside the 9-5, particularly as European brands go. The bins at the bottom of the doors are deep and lined with a grippy material, largely eliminating sliding objects and their accompanying, annoying sound. The cooled glove box is large, and more, its door swings wide and flat and makes a nice tray in front of the passenger. The center console box is big enough for a decent-sized handbag, with connection jacks, power point and a removable tray inside. The cupholders are deep enough to securely hold cups, and the covered bin that contains them can also hold other stuff.
The 9-5's outboard rear seats are excellent, carved out and supportive, but soft. The backs don't recline, but they're raked at a comfortable angle. There's adequate legroom for six-foot humans for extended drives, and only a bit less headroom. The center seat is usable too, though it's flat and higher than the outside positions. Whoever sits there will have to straddle the hump and center console.
There are also some useful features for rear passengers, starting with two large vents on the back of the center console, which can be directed or switched off. The optional three-zone climate control adds temperature adjustment and a separate fan. The reading lights are located in the center of the roof, rather than at the edge, but they work just fine.
Rear-seat storage includes smaller but still-lined door bins, stretchy pockets on the back of the front seats and a bin in the drop-down center armrest. The cup holders in that armrest are deeper and steadier than most others similarly located, but the armrest itself is a bit problematic. Its snug fit and lack of any sort of strap can make it difficult to pull out.
With 18.2 cubic feet of volume, the 9-5's trunk is one of the largest in its class, and larger than that in some longer, wider cars. It has an expansive opening, a high-swing lid, tie-down points, little closed bins in the space next to the rear wheel wells, and a power point. The pass-through into the cabin is large enough to slide a couple of 4x4s through, or either side of the 60/40 split seatback folds flat with one button.
The trunk comes standard with a cargo bag, hooks and an umbrella holder. An optional U-shaped track in the trunk floor holds an adaptable, telescopic cargo divider. It can split the trunk into sections, or quickly secure various sized items to prevent sliding.
The SportCombi wagon, too, will offer various cargo options, including the U-track and a slide-out load floor. The standard cargo shade automatically closes when the tailgate is shut, and with the rear seat backs folded forward, there is 56 cubic feet of space. The load area stretches more than six feet to the front seatbacks. It's perfectly flat and square between the wheel wells, and the lift-over height is just over two feet.
The 2011 Saab 9-5 shows key indicators of long term satisfaction, because the driver likes it more the more time he or she sits at the wheel. That suggests the 9-5 is good at the important stuff, regardless of how it delivers in some flashy sense. This sedan is thoroughly thought through and well sorted, and we suspect we'd like it better in a year than some other cars with more power or a bit more short-burst excitement.
What stands out first is the build quality and overall solid structure of the Saab 9-5. We never noticed a shimmy or rattle pounding down the Midwest's worst winter roads. It's very calm inside the 9-5, with little wind noise or road hum or undesirable mechanical sound, and just a muted thunk from the tires as they crack over some flaw on the road surface. That could be the biggest upgrade from Saabs past. If the newest model loses any of the brand's old character or quirk, it more than compensates with overall refinement.
The 9-5's engines are taken from the General Motors inventory, but they're among the newest in GM's vast worldwide line up, and very good. Both the four-cylinder and V6 apply the latest materials and control technology, including independently variable valve timing. The 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4 has high-pressure direct gasoline injection, which delivers a host of power, economy and emissions control advantages. Both are flex-fuel capable, so they can operate on gasoline, E85 ethanol or any mix of the two.
If you think the four-cylinder seems small for a car the 9-5's size, don't. The four is big on power, with a peak of 220 horsepower, to be exact. Its 258 lb-ft of torque matches some V6s nearly twice its size. With the manual transmission, it will easily take the 9-5 from a stop to 60 mph in under eight seconds, so it's more than quick enough for real-world applications, and it still delivers 20 mpg city, 33 highway, according to the EPA. The four-cylinder is quite smooth in normal operation, thanks to built-in balance shafts, and in daily use it rarely seems to be working too hard.
That said, the 2.8-liter V6 feels like an upgrade. It uses a single, dual-scroll turbocharger to deliver 300 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque. The V6 is smoother than any Saab engine in memory, and it's strong enough to move a substantial car with some urgency. Torque comes evenly from about 2000 rpm almost to the redline. By the numbers, the V6 drops the 0-60 time to well under seven seconds, a substantial improvement, but it also drops EPA ratings to 17 city, 27 highway, thanks partly to the added weight and friction of the all-wheel-drive system.
We like the 6-speed automatic transmission, too. It starts with an effective control program, which makes for good interaction between the engine and transmission. Shifts are smooth in both directions, and while the automatic downshifts can be just a hint slow for our taste, that problem can be addressed with the manual shift feature. With it, the shifts come at the driver's command. The steering-wheel shift paddles work well, with upshifts on the right side and downshifts on the left.
The 9-5 rides more comfortably than any Saab we've driven. The foundation is that solid body, which limits the transfer of road shock into the car. The ride is relatively soft, but it's well damped, which means it isn't bouncy or floaty.
Driven aggressively, the front-wheel-drive 9-5 tends to understeer, or push toward the edge of the pavement, like most cars. That's good for safety, because it typically makes the driver ease off the gas pedal and slow down. There's quite a bit of body roll or side to side lean in the front-wheel-drive 9-5, but at an aggressive pace on a twisty road, it remains cool, calm and collected. The shocks do an excellent job managing side-to-side transitions. Even when all four wheels drop over a sharp lift, the 9-5 keeps its composure.
The power steering system mixes new electric technology with more conventional hydraulic assist, using an electric motor (rather than a belt on the engine) to turn a hydraulic pump. The goal is a compromise between the fuel-saving efficiency of an electric system and the more familiar feel of hydraulic assist, and we like the way this system works. We found the steering direct, appropriately quick and accurate. Effort on the wheel decreases at slow speed and increases at high, and the power assist keeps pace with repeated, abrupt directional changes.
In the current fashion, the Aero model features a driver-adjustable electronics package called DriveSense. DriveSense alters steering weight, shock absorber rates, shift points, and front-rear power distribution in the all-wheel-drive system with a single three-option switch. The choices include comfort, sport and Intelligent, which automatically adjusts electronic controls according to the driver's inputs.
Saab's XWD all-wheel drive (pronounced "cross-drive") was developed with a Swedish company called Haldex. It varies power delivery between the front and rear wheels, depending on which can provide more traction, theoretically sending up to 90 percent front or back. It also uses an electronically controlled rear differential that can vary the amount of power between the rear wheels. In hard cornering, or when undertaking a high-speed lane change, the brief application of more or less torque to either rear wheel helps the rear of the car more accurately follow the direction of the front wheels.
The all-wheel drive is a definite advantage in a snow storm, as we experienced first hand. Even traveling straight ahead, it limits any tendency for either the front or rear wheels to slip out of line, minimizing small steering corrections that might turn into something a lot harder to get a handle on. XWD also helps find whatever grip is available to keep the 9-5 moving forward at a safe pace.
Secondarily for some drivers, foremost for others, the all-wheel-drive also improves the 9-5's handling in the high-performance sense. It greatly reduces the amount of understeer during hard cornering, compared to front-wheel-drive models. With XWD, a driver familiar with its characteristic can tighten the 9-5's line through a turn by feeding it a bit more power.
Some of the 9-5's other high-tech systems pay big dividends on the road, starting with the optional bi-xenon Smart Beam headlights. These not only swivel in the direction the car is turning: they also automatically optimize light patterns to suit prevailing speed, road and driving conditions. At speeds below 31 mph, for example, Smart Beam delivers a wide, flat light pattern to better illuminate potential hazards or pedestrians along the road side. When the windshield wipers' rain sensor detects rain or snow, the lights cast an asymmetric pattern that helps the driver see lane markings. At high speeds, the lights project a dense beam as far ahead as possible. Smart Beam can also turn the high beams on and off automatically according to oncoming traffic, relieving the driver of that duty. In short, our 9-5 Aero test car had possibly the best headlights of any automobile we've tested, evaluated by the distribution, penetration and quality of light they deliver in all conditions. If there's a downside to Smart Beam, it's that you won't notice the familiar level of improvement when the high-beams switch on over a lightly traveled road because the low beams are so effective.
Saab's lane-departure warning works essentially as billed. Its crucial component is a mirror-mounted camera that sees essentially what the driver sees, scanning lane stripes and pavement seams. If the 9-5 wanders across a lane marker without a turn signal, the system beeps loudly and gets the driver's attention. Its value on dark, empty roads is obvious, but in typical urban driving it can be quite annoying. Then it's more encouragement to use turn signals, because if the driver doesn't the warning system is going to squawk with every turn or lane change.
Big-ticket technology aside, the new 9-5 is the smoothest, quietest Saab ever, certainly the most advanced and probably the best, by most objective measures. It's well sorted, but so are plenty of cars the 9-5 competes against. Buyers who can embrace its unique Saab character and GM underpinnings should be rewarded with a competent, comfortable, truly satisfying sedan over the long haul.
The all-new Saab 9-5 is smooth, quiet, comfortable and very well built. It's different enough to stand out, but generally understated in exterior design. It's the roomiest Saab sedan ever, with the most high-tech features. The four-cylinder, front-wheel-drive 9-5 Turbo4 is adequately powered, more than competent in every aspect of its dynamic performance, and surprisingly fuel efficient. The V6 all-wheel-drive 9-5 Turbo6 and Aero models are more exciting. In objective terms, the 9-5 is arguably the best, most advanced Saab yet. Saab loyalists should rush for a look at this car.
NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent J.P. Vettraino reported from Detroit.


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MR. Jim Carrey's PENGUIN?
The Greenberg team, director Noah Baumbach and star Ben Stiller, were supposed to reunite for 20th Century Fox's adaptation of MR. POPPER'S PENGUIN. But then negotiations fell apart, Baumbach was no longer attached to direct the project due to creative differences. And since Stiller was interested in the project only because of Baumbach, he might not stick around for PENGUINS as well. Today 24 Frames, wondering what type of comedy the studio is gunning for with this, reported that director Mark Waters (Freaky Friday, Mean Girls) and star Jim Carrey might be circling the project…
No confirmation yet because names like Owen Wilson and Jack Black are also in consideration. Not to mention Stiller might wanna go back and take a shot at this again.Carrey and Wilson have had experiences working with animals, in Ace Ventura and Marley Me respectively but the penguins in this adaptation will most likely be CG.
The story is based on the 1938 classic children's book by Richard Atwater
The studio acquired screen rights to MR. POPPER'S PENGUINS a year ago and hired Sean Anders and John Morris to write the adapted screenplay.
Here's the official synopsis of the book..
"Mr. Popper dreams about leaving his boring life and going on an adventure to the Antarctic. When the legendary Admiral Drake sends him a live penguin in response to his letter, he is thrilled. Very soon, he also receives a female companion for his penguin and they have 10 children. But Mr. Popper has enough trouble supporting his human family, and so he has the idea to take his penguins to the stage. Soon, Mr. Popper is up to his ears in adventure as he tries to manage 12 performing penguins and the trouble they inevitably get into.
Mr. Popper's Penguins remains a classic, read and remembered by generations of loyal fans. Now, 70 years after its publication, it will be given a fresh new voice as an audiobook to attract a new generation of listeners."
Doesn't sound like something I'm waiting for ... not at all.


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So, im trying to recreate the original Asteroids game and im having a bit of a problem with my collision detection. I have an asteroid polygon made from lines which are made from float TPoint. The way my collision works is every tick, i make a line between the current bullet position and the future bullet position (x + xSpeed, y + ySpeed) and then check if an asteroid line intersects it and then destroy the bullet. But for unknown reasons to me, some of the bullets jump over the asteroid line and no collision occurs. Any ideas? i have attached my project as a zip, it's written in Delphi 10.3.
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IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) Call Flows
IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) is the next generation platform for IP based multimedia services. Detailed IMS call flow diagrams for the following scenarios are covered here:
- IMS Registration Sequence Diagrams
- IMS to IMS Call Flow
- PSTN (ISUP) to IMS Interworking Call Flow
- IMS to PSTN (ISUP) Interworking Call Flow
- SDP Codec Selection and QoS Signaling in an IMS Call
- IMS Presence Subscription and Notification Flow
- IMS Presence Resource List Subscription and Notification Flow
- IMS Conference Call
- Push-to-talk over Cellular - Pre-established Session
IMS Registration Sequence Diagrams
This sequence diagram details the message interactions involved in IMS registration. IMS registration from a visited IMS network is covered. The interactions covered are:
- Terminal attaching to the GPRS Network.
- Terminal activates a PDP context.
- An unauthenticated IMS registration is attempted.
- IPSec security association is established between the User terminal and the P-CSCF.
- Finally the terminal performs an IPSec protected registration that completes the authentication of the network and the terminal.
IMS to IMS Call Flow
A detailed IMS subscriber to IMS subscriber is presented here. The preconditions for this call flow are:
- The calling IMS subscriber is currently roaming outside the home network.
- The called user is registered in the home network.
- The caller and the called user require resource reservation before the call can be setup.
The major steps in the call flow are:
- IMS routing of the initial SIP INVITE.
- IMS routing of the first response to the INVITE.
- Resource allocation via PDP context activation.
PSTN (ISUP) to IMS Interworking Call Flow
This call flow covers the handling of a CS network originated call with ISUP. In the diagram the MGCF requests seizure of the IM CN subsystem side termination and CS network side bearer termination. When the MGCF receives an answer indication, it requests the IM-MGW to both-way through-connect the terminations. Originating and terminating end initiated call releases are also covered.
IMS to PSTN (ISUP) Interworking Call Flow
This call flow describes the call setup from an IMS subscriber to ISUP PSTN termination. The call is routed via the BGCF (Border Gateway Control Function) to the MGCF (Media Gateway Control Function). The MGCF uses one context with two terminations in IM-MGW (Media Gateway). The termination RTP1 is used towards IMS Core network subsystem entity and the bearer termination TDM1 is used for bearer towards PSTN CS network element.
SDP Codec Selection and QoS Signaling in an IMS Call
Session Description Protocol (SDP) specifies a format for exchanging streaming related parameters between SIP subscribers. The following sequence diagram focuses on the SDP interactions between two IMS subscribers. The flow covers two phases of the SDP negotiation:
- Codec selection between the calling and call IMS subscribers.
- SDP signaling involved in exchanging quality of service information.
IMS Presence Subscription and Notification Flow
IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) provides a framework and building blocks for building advanced telecom services. One such service is network wide publication and subscription of presence information. Users can subscribe to presence information for their contacts. If the contact accepts their request, the subscriber will be registered for presence notification. Whenever the friend publishes presence information, the IMS presence framework will notify the subscribed users.
IMS Presence Resource List Subscription and Notification Flow
IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) provides a framework and building blocks for building advanced telecom services. One such service is network wide publication and subscription of presence information. Users can subscribe to presence information for their contacts. If the contact accepts their request, the subscriber will be registered for presence notification. Whenever the friend publishes presence information, the IMS presence framework will notify the subscribed users.
IMS presence information communication can put a lot of load on the network. One way to reduce this load is to predefine the list of friends and family. When you subscribe to the "friends and family" list, a Resource List Server (RLS) in the IMS subscribes to the individual subscribers (presentities) on your behalf. Once the RLS completes the registrations, it collates the individual presence status into a single NOTIFY message.
IMS Conference Call
This sequence diagram shows an IMS user creating a conference by using a conference-factory URI. The conference is created at a MRFC/AS of the users home network. The steps involved in the conference are:
- The conference initiator UE uses the conference factory URI to initiate a conference with the MRFC/AS (Multimedia Resource Function Control/Application Server).
- The MRFC/AS assigns a conference URI to the conference and configures the MRFP (Multimedia Resource Function Processor).
- The conference call is setup and the RTP data begins flowing between the conference initiating UE and the MRFP.
- The conference initiator then uses the refer procedure to add more users to the conference. The new users establish a call to the conference URI passed in the refer message.
- When the conference is in progress, RTP media streams are being mixed and propagated to all the participants.
- The conference user drops out of the conference. All users are notified for this exit from the conference.
IMS Push-to-talk over Cellular (PoC) Pre-established Session
Push-to-talk over Cellular (PoC) service allows cell phones to used as walkie-talkies. A group of users in a PoC session can communicate by simply pressing a button and speaking when the phone indicates it is OK to do so. The user releases the button when he or she is done speaking.
When a user begins to speak, the PoC server allocates resources and notifies other users in the PoC session that the user is speaking. The PoC server then delivers the speech packets to all the users in the session.
PoC is resource efficient as it allocates resources only when a user is actually speaking. This makes it suitable for applications where there are long gaps between individual session participants speaking.
This flows covers the case where PoC Client A invites PoC Client B to a Pre-established Session by sending SIP REFER request to PoC Server A.


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Utah Governor Gary Herbert made his objection to the state's abstinence-only bill known last night when he vetoed the legislation.
HB363, which would have forced schools that teach sex-ed to make classes entirely about abstinence, was approved by the state Senate on March 6th.
In addition to making sex-ed effectively toothless, the bill would have banned teachers and students from discussing contraception and homosexuality in the classroom.
Prior to the veto, Gov. Herbert told reporters he thought the existing curriculum "works pretty well." Utah currently requires parents to opt in to sex-ed classes in writing. A survey by the Salt Lake Tribune found that "the vast majority of parents opt in to the instruction."
"After careful review of existing law and following extensive discussions with stakeholders on both sides of the issue," Herbert said today. "I am convinced the existing statutory framework respects these two principles, while HB363 simply goes too far by constricting parental options."
An online petition opposing the bill received over 40,000 signatures; and the governor's office was flooded with thousands of letters from concerned citizens asking Herbert to veto the bill.
The legislation's co-sponsor, Sen. Margaret Dayton (R), expressed her disappointment at the governor's decision, saying she found teaching students about contraception akin to telling them to avoid drugs while showing them how to "mainline" heroin.


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I'm now trying these thematic schemes in my writing, so I won't lose my interest in poetry.
How I Got Syphilis
I blamed hashish at first
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'Narrative Community: Voices of Israeli Backpackers' - Book Review
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