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When she worked as a fundraising consultant for U.S. Rep. James P. McGovern in the mid-2000s, Sheila Burgess was considered highly effective at her job, and the congressman remains unapologetic about recommending her for a state job. She was removed from her state job as highway safety director this week after her poor driving record was exposed. And today she officially resigned.
The Worcester Democrat's campaign committee paid Ms. Burgess' firms, SBH Consulting and Mass. Strategy Group, nearly $500,000 between 2001 and 2007 for her services, according to federal campaign finance records compiled by OpenSecrets.org.
In 2007, when Ms. Burgess was looking for a job in the new Democratic administration of Gov. Deval L. Patrick and Lt. Gov. Timothy P. Murray, Mr. McGovern recommended her, though Mr. McGovern's spokesman says it was not for the $87,000-a-year safety post or any other specific position.
Ms. Burgess, 48, burst into the news Sunday when The Boston Globe reported that her driving record includes seven accidents, four speeding violations, and two failures to stop for a police officer. Ms. Burgess has 34 entries on her driving record dating from 1982, the Globe reported.
The longtime political consultant and fundraiser — who is on indefinite medical leave with a reported serious head injury after she drove her state-issued car off the road in Milton Aug. 24 — was quickly removed from the highway safety job. She had been hired in 2007 partly on Mr. McGovern's recommendation.
When Mr. Patrick ran for governor for the first time in 2006, Mr. McGovern was the first major elected official in the state to endorse him in a crowded Democratic primary field.
Michael Mershon, the McGovern spokesman, said Ms. Burgess was a top-notch fundraiser and the congressman does not regret recommending her.
"In effect, it was a job reference," Mr. Mershon said. "She was looking for work in state government with the incoming administration. The administration has said that this job is not the best fit for her, and (Mr. McGovern) agrees with that."
But, Mr. Mershon said, "people who work on political campaigns, and who work really hard, should not automatically be disqualified from working in government."
A person who answered the phone at Ms. Burgess' home in Randolph yesterday said: "We're not taking any calls right now."
The relationship between Mr. McGovern and Ms. Burgess goes back to her years from 1991 to 2001 as a fundraiser and campaign manager for U.S. Rep. Joseph Moakley of Boston. Mr. McGovern was a top aide to Mr. Moakley before he was elected to Congress in 1996.
Three Central Massachusetts Republican lawmakers Monday called for Ms. Burgess to be fired, as did an editorial in yesterday's Globe.
However, Terrel Harris, a spokesman for the state Department of Public Safety and Security, said state officials still plan to reassign Ms. Burgess to another state job. "We don't have any idea when she's going to come back," Mr. Harris said.
Mr. Mershon said it is clear to anyone who has talked with Ms. Burgess recently that she suffered a serious head injury.
According to the campaign finance records, SBH Consulting was paid $151,639 by Mr. McGovern's political committee for the 2002 election cycle. The firm, of which she was a principal, was the highest-paid vendor of all the congressman's payment recipients in that election cycle.
During the 2004 cycle, Mr. McGovern paid the Mass. Strategy Group, of which Ms. Burgess was also a principal, $88,692, and SBH, $79,687. In 2006, the congressman paid $120,634 to SBH; and for the 2008 cycle, $30,199.
Mr. Murray, a former Worcester mayor and close ally of Mr. McGovern, also used the Mass. Strategy Group, when he ran for mayor in 2003, and again in 2004, paying the firm a total of $17,414, the Globe reported.


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Avid gamers can develop the ability to make fast decisions, based on incomplete information, decisions that have been found to be just as accurate as those made by slower thinking non-gamers.
But there turns out to be a type of game that is known to boost a variety of skills, from decision making to tracking multiple objects: standard action games. A study, released today by Current Biology attempts to explain how these video games can produce such wide-ranging improvements. The authors of the study argue that the root of all these tasks involves making a probabilistic inference, where complete information is missing, so people have to make a best guess based on known odds. Video gaming, in their view, increases the efficiency at which people can process the odds and make an accurate decision – gamers simply can do more with less. As a result, any task of this sort sees benefits.


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Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
Missin the point perchance? - calosin
Forgive me if I am wrong but a brief overview, overt cynicism and a pointed derogatory remark to not a review make! An obvious predisposition to disliking something as a critical tool is also a bad place to start. The Harry Potter books and films are primarily for young people and teenagers with a lot of pure unadulterated escapism for the adult community, like myself, who find them a page turning distraction after a long day. Admittedly I did not think much of the first few films until I read the books; picked up the first one, and was hooked in 50 pages! It really open up a sense of identification with the characters you miss in the films alone. They are page turners, and yes the ending is obvious, but working out what side Snape lies on was brilliant right until the end! The films now bring all that excitement of the seeing how a director, cast etc can bring your subjective vision of the books to life. Personally, I have to say they have been thoroughly enjoyable. Yes the acting is wooden (Harry and Hermione, not Ron though, think the guys a great young actor) the stories a tad long winded, and the script emotionally stunted in parts, but that sort of goes hand in hand with the not taking itself too seriously fantasy/sci-fi genre I would think! Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince brings this particular world of magic to life more than its predecessors. Personally I am looking forward to the cave where Harry and Dumbeldore the battle enferi, the potions classes (wouldn't you just love some Felix Felicitas? Just once mind!), the back story of Voldermort, the rise of the Death Eaters, the growth in characters and of course the climactic finish! Personally I think it might be the best film of them all if the book is anything to go by. Although the Deathly Hallows is a great finish I think this could well be the Empire Strikes Back of the series!
Review published on the 02 July 2009 13:15
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Weeker than any other Harry Potter movie - HTI
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03 August 2009 12:03
Oh so bad - Nikki
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Really bad!?!?!? - nicola
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Very dissapointed - Slugs
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21 July 2009 10:39
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21 July 2009 09:49
2 hours lost I will never get back - Murray
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20 July 2009 21:36
-1 for slight disappointment - Luke
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20 July 2009 20:17
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20 July 2009 11:01
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20 July 2009 10:28
Half Blood Half Baked - Tazzi
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19 July 2009 23:39
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i cant wait i love harry - xxxchloexxx
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19 July 2009 21:03
fab - chloe ward
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19 July 2009 20:56
Disappointing Compared to other installments - Oakmont
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siobhan - siobhan
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19 July 2009 11:43
A little disappointed - Zyxwv
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Jebus! Best movie eva - Larry is cool
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19 July 2009 03:14
Very disappointing adaptation - WizKid
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19 July 2009 01:45
The Magic is very definitely gone! - The Reeldeal
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18 July 2009 22:29
You'll laugh, screa and maybe even cry! - Roisin
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18 July 2009 20:17
CRAP - Andrew
You couldn't pay me to watch this movie again MORE
18 July 2009 13:25
too long, not enough of the right stuff - princess_milly
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18 July 2009 11:56
Great Movie, needs to be judged on its own merits. - rajnugent
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18 July 2009 09:16
Luv Harry Potter!<3 - ConnieBBZ!XXX
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17 July 2009 21:56
Luv Harry Potter - ConnieBBZ!XXX
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17 July 2009 21:46
hmmmmm - crispy
I dunno what to make of it.... Def not like the book and very camp dumbledore.. MORE
17 July 2009 16:55
The Best Book, The Worst Movie - stu112
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17 July 2009 14:28
love it - naomi
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17 July 2009 12:29
great movie - Emily S
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17 July 2009 11:22
Harry Potter - Mary
My god.... Brutal MORE
17 July 2009 09:53
dont compare it to the books, just watch it. - sunny j
i went in to this movie with knowing that it wasnt going to be anything like the book to be honest. cause to be honest after watching 5 movies and seeing that they are clearly not going to go by the... MORE
17 July 2009 09:50
Harry Potter - Priyyaa
I love the books and the movies but, in this movie, they should have concentrated more on the plot of the rising of Lord Voldemort, instead of the romance scenes. The romance scenes were fantastic,... MORE
17 July 2009 09:23
not as bad - rlo
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17 July 2009 07:33
Harry Potter and the half blood prince - Chris24
once again the movie fails to live up to the world that J.K.Rowling has depicted in the 6th Harry Potter outing. A tangled love story is boring and shot in a that will do manner. A pretty movie that... MORE
17 July 2009 01:33
Could've been better (spoilers in this review if you havent read the book) - Savvy
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17 July 2009 00:49
was ok! - ...
I didn't think it was as good as the other films but it was still ok. When i was watching the film the time flew by and i was still waiting for something exciting to happen! i loved Jessie Cave as... MORE
16 July 2009 23:24
Majorly disappointing - Jack
They butchered the book! The director could have done so much more with the movie! They skipped really important parts, brushed over others, tampered with parts and added unimportant scenes! They... MORE
16 July 2009 21:14
it was alright - paavox696
they missed a lot of stuff from the book i thought there would be more fighting scenes and adding that fight scene while they where at rons house was pointless they should of saved that for the... MORE
16 July 2009 20:06
Half-Blood Prince - let down - pip
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16 July 2009 18:08
Harry Potter 6....disappointed..weak produccion - Sergio Leon
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16 July 2009 17:15
Very Disappointed ! - Mark
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16 July 2009 15:32
Harry flopper - Nevin Girl
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16 July 2009 12:57
Harry Potter 6 is great - Olwyn
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16 July 2009 12:26
jm - jenny
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16 July 2009 09:34
They Kill the Book!!!! - Neto2009
I was happy to see the movie, because I love the books, but I was very disappointed at the end, because Dave Yates Killed the book by adding and changing scenes that were not in the book at all!!!!... MORE
16 July 2009 04:47
The best installation yet! - Terry
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16 July 2009 00:11
Dark - Siobhan L
Its been so long since I read the book I couldn't remember many of the details. Our trio have indeed grown up and barely look 17. Draco remains their nemisis at Hogworts while Harry's fame grows. The... MORE
15 July 2009 23:55
very dissapointing - Trish
firstly...whats with all the reviews before the film was even realised?! Am a massive harry potter fan and have waited a long time to see this film. and i was very let down. they skimmed over the... MORE
15 July 2009 23:06
fantastic - kk33
This was a great movie! It missed alot of parts from to the book! it kinda stopped at an exciting part so you cant wait until the next film! this was really fantastic! I really got stuck in this... MORE
15 July 2009 22:33
AMAZING!! - kk33
This was a great movie! It missed alot of parts from to the book! it kinda stopped at an exciting part so you cant wait until the next film! this was really fantastic! I really got stuck in this... MORE
15 July 2009 22:31
harry potter and his hormones? - danmedix
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15 July 2009 22:24
BRILLIANT - sarahlovesmovies
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15 July 2009 21:04
Mediocre at Best - PaulAllensDisappearance
Firstly I just want to say I love the other Potter movies. I'm a big fan. This episode, however, is lacking in all departments. The first 2 hours were extremely difficult to sit through. I mean it... MORE
15 July 2009 19:48
- Dr Phil
Perhaps, the problem with this movie is that the book did not contain enough meat. It was totally a set-up for what comes in the last book--kind of a transition to help us understand background and... MORE
15 July 2009 16:59
The New Harry Potter hafe blood prince SUCKED - Ron
I love the harry potter book i read them about 10 time now the movie was 2hr 33mins wast of my life it cut out all the the action and to the people that make the next movie help us herry potter fan... MORE
15 July 2009 16:32
Sadly not up to scratch with the other films - Sam
I'm a huge (44 year old) Harry Potter fan; read all the books, bought all the dvd's and have been looking forward to this film for months. I just felt that the film lacked the oomph of the one's... MORE
15 July 2009 14:27
R-A - Rachel Allen
It was the best harry potter so far its not my fault if some people are to sad to hate it MORE
15 July 2009 12:32
disagree - haz potz
any one that reads the book will of course be excited about this movie and will want to see how the diferent parts of the book are brought to life in the film of course the film will never be as good... MORE
15 July 2009 11:32
Harry Potter - coralcay
I barely believe the author has even read the Harry Potter books! The movies in the past came out during Christmas because the books came out in the Summer, and so it's perfectly fitting that the... MORE
15 July 2009 08:19
BRILLIANT - sarahlovesmovies
15 July 2009 00:00
Harry Potter - D s
I have always loved the Harry Potter movies. I totally disagree with Gavin Burke . Harry Potter has action & colour & romance and has always stuned me . After the 6th movie is complete the... MORE
14 July 2009 18:12
Harry Potter - D s
It is a great movie .....i totally disagree with Gavin Burke. Harry Potter has always stuned me with the action & colour & romance it has always given me and will continue to stun and make... MORE
14 July 2009 18:03
oh em gee..! - Chlloee!x
This film is Amazing...with a shocking twist at the end you just dont know what to expect! Draco has become soo evil and plays a bigger part in this movie than any of the other movies! Ron and... MORE
14 July 2009 12:54
very good moving movie although a bit too long - fiachra kealey
stunning sepcial effects with a great storyline, this, the 6th installment in the harry potter series is one of the best and my personal favourite. director david yates has intertwined teenage... MORE
13 July 2009 19:10
so excited!!!! - aoife
I think,as a major harry potter fan, that the movie will be brilliant,but maybe not quite as good as the others. Cant wait for the fight scene!!! just finished up the 6 books and 5 movies in... MORE
12 July 2009 17:32
Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince - Fray-Fray
I LOVE the Harry Potter books and movies!!!!! The reviewer clearly doesnt know a good thing when he sees it!!! I love how we've got to watch each of the caracters grow up on screen, and watching Ron... MORE
12 July 2009 16:57
the book is brilent - Harry poter
i had just finished the book two minutes ago and i think it is fantastic and i can not wait to see the film on Wednesday for the first time ever the book is really great so anyone that has not got... MORE
12 July 2009 14:00
Should be great - Bonnie
I'd say it willbe good but 2 and a half hours IS an awful long time for a movie! Can't WAit!!! MORE
12 July 2009 10:49
its gonna be class!! - claz!!
i just finished the book last night and if the movie is anyting like the book(which i think it will)its going to be absalutly amazing!!the reviewer is obvioulsy not a potter fan!! MORE
11 July 2009 16:10
RUBBISH - socool
I think it will be an amazing movie.Who cares what the 40 year old reviewer thinks?Its a family movie,not a guy who lives in his mums bacement movie. MORE
10 July 2009 15:40
I am so excited!!!!! - Aisling
I can't wait till this movie is out i hav red all the books 5 times nd this one i have red 7. I m a big fan. The books will lwys e better in this type of synaryo but so fr i think the movie have... MORE
10 July 2009 15:20
A magical journey into how love wins in the end - veronica
This last book was the most scary and I expect the film not to be for the faint hearted. I am looking forward to a few hours of magical escapism from the world of recession. MORE
10 July 2009 15:16
Inferior Review. - AislingF57
I am extremely looking forward to the release of the film next week.Your review is is disappointing. As a true Potter fan i can surmise that you do not like the other films,the actors and that you... MORE
10 July 2009 11:57
I think this review is very unfair - Susan
I am looking forward to the latest film coming out this summer i have read all the books generallly hours after release and then again to my younger brother. J.K rowling has done such a wonderful job... MORE
06 July 2009 18:52
Felt lik years... - graham
you cannot fault the legend that is J.K Rowling, the trailer just brings chills down my spine, the countdown is on to another amazing depiction of the young wizards.... MORE
06 July 2009 17:06
CAN'T WAIT!!!! - Sophine
I have always been afan of harry potter booksand movies.can't wait for the new one to come out!!!!!!!!! MORE
06 July 2009 04:41
Too many trailers! - Hannah
I am psyched for this film- I'm as big a Harry Potter nerd as you're likely to find anywhere. I was really disappointed when they postponed it, but I think they overcompensated with all the trailers... MORE
04 July 2009 12:42
Looking forward - Jack
This film should be the best of the bunch, if judging by the books. As HP is growing older, so are his readers, which was reflected in the more mature nature of this book. The films so far have been... MORE
03 July 2009 02:59
Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince - Donna
I simply cannot wait for this movie to come out! Early reviews for the movie in America were that it was quite soppy but as long as the final scenes are half as good as the book then I'll be happy!... MORE
02 July 2009 10:22
harry potter - riska
why will be present harry potter and the half blood prince in indonesia MORE
02 July 2009 10:17
Its a kids book - Sparkticus_Prime
I have seen most of the Harry Potter films,'the downside to being in a relationship', and no matter whose in the directors chair the films are still childish and timid, because they are childrens... MORE
02 July 2009 08:24
The Magic and Mystery continues...... - seana valentine
The world of muggles and magic begin to intertwine in Harry potters sixth year in hogwarts.Harry potter and the half-blood prince is presented with consummate skill and in breath-taking fashion in... MORE
01 July 2009 22:53
... its about time! - mell61
I've really enjoyed both the books and the movies of the Harry Potter series, but do feel that you need to view them as stand alone series, either a series of books or a series of movies, as in order... MORE
01 July 2009 17:26
Harry Potter & half blood prince - jimmy
The books are amazing and the movies too.As my son can't wait to see no.7 even i'm 41.My son is very very excited also.It wil be fun to watch with him cause he know already what wil happen MORE
29 June 2009 19:43
Harry Potter-cant wait - TracyB
The books were brilliant and the films keep getting better, not just for kids, I,m a 40+ mum and I love them! Cant wait for number 7!!! MORE
24 June 2009 08:52
cantwait! - scarlettmack
Jenny's not very good at writing reviews. Obviously she's only breifly looked through the book or asked someone else about it. Just cos it's a story about magic doesn't take away from the fact that... MORE
12 May 2009 17:42
i love marely and me!!!!!!!!!-dano - Danielle Sweetman
i sooooooooo love the film marely and me, i am really looking forward for harry potter and the haalf bllod prince to hit the pictures!!!!!!!!!!!! love u rupert grint, emma waston and daiel redcliffe... MORE
20 March 2009 21:55
big delay !!! - scarymary
i completly agree with Ruta jenny must have never read a single book but apart from that obvious fact, i am so disappointed that film 6 is not going to be released till july 17th its a crazy amount... MORE
05 February 2009 18:55
Someone hates it much? - Ruta
Jenny Mulligan obviously hates the Harry Potter series and I doubt she read the books. However Half-Blood prince, not nearly as good as the last one is better then the fifth instalment and I think... MORE
08 October 2008 22:52
I cant wait! - Aishling
I have loved every Harry Potter book and film and I can't wait for this one to come out!! MORE
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David Bowie is - Victoria and Albert Museum
I've always loved David Bowie. From Ziggy Stardust via the Thin White Duke to the smartly dressed Hamlet-inspired creations of the Serious Moonlight Tour. Even the movie roles in The Man Who Fell To Earth and (very differently), Merry Christmas Mr Lawrence. These 'characters' shaped the style and attitude of my teenage years, while Bowie's music of the period touched me like it did all angst-ridden teenagers all over the world with its predominant themes of alienation/otherwordliness/isolation (delete as appropriate). And although my love of Bowie has waxed and waned since the 1990s, I was still like an excited kid in a sweet shop to get a preview invite to the Victoria and Albert Museum for the David Bowie Is retrospective – along with thousands of other mostly 40 and 50 somethings.
What's striking about the exhibition is that it's not just about Bowie, but very much about the world that shaped him and consequently us all. So for example we see his early influences such as artists Gilbert and George singing 'Underneath the Arches', mime artist Lindsay Kemp who Bowie was a student of during the 1960s and several films of the '70s, particularly Stanley Kubrick's epic 2001: Space Odyssey and his extremely disturbing Clockwork Orange. If this gives the impression of Bowie as a cultural magpie who borrowed from here, there, everywhere that's probably because he was – and is. That's not to say there isn't a focus on his own work too. There are his own child-like sketches of the dystopic 'Hunger City' which was the inspiration for the Diamond Dogs tour of 1974, handwritten lyrics from many of his biggest hits as well as iconic photographs of Bowie from the period, taken by celebrity photographers like Terry O'Neill and Brian Duffy (most famous for the iconic Aladdin Sane cover).
There are also interviews with those who have worked with Bowie over the years, perhaps most notably record producer Tony Visconti who talks about the work process with Bowie and basically how easy he is to get along with. There's even a section on 'The Verbasiser', a computer program that Bowie helped develop which randomly chops up words from various stories to make the process of song writing simpler. "It's like the storylines you get from dreams without the boredom of having to sleep," explains Bowie.
Then of course there are the stage costumes – around 60 of them in total. While some of these are magnificent, particularly the Union Jack coat designed by Bowie along with Alexander McQueen for the cover of 1997 album Earthling as well as Yamamoto's Striped Bodysuit from Aladdin Sane (see pic), others – like those from the Serious Moonlight tour and the jumpsuit from the famous Top of the Pops Starman appearance – look disappointingly washed out. Time may not have diminished Bowie as an artist with The Next Day being (nearly) as good as anything since 1983's Let's Dance, but it seems to have taken its toll on just about everything else. As Bowie himself once sang: "Time – He's waiting in the wings, He speaks of senseless things, His script is you and me boys."
Brandish was a guest of Sennheiser who provide the GuidePort sound system for the Bowie is exhibition which runs at the Victoria and Albert Museum from March 23rd to August 11th. Tickets cost £15.40 (concessions available).
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YANGON, Myanmar (AP) — Myanmar's government formally apologized Saturday to the country's Buddhist monks for its recent crackdown on protesters at a copper mine that injured more than 100 of their monastic colleagues.
President's Office Minister Hla Tun led other officials in apologizing to senior and injured monks in the central city of Mandalay.
Police used water cannons, tear gas and smoke bombs on Nov. 29 to break up an 11-day occupation of the Letpadaung mine project in northwestern Myanmar, a joint venture between a military-owned holding company and a Chinese company. Protesters want the project halted, saying it is causing environmental, social and health problems.
The monks had been holding protests to demand an apology for the violence, with hundreds marching peacefully this past Wednesday in Yangon and Mandalay, the country's two biggest cities, along with Monywa, the town closest to the mine, and at least six other towns.
Shin Wirathu, one of the monks leading the protests, said Saturday's action satisfied their demands for a formal apology. The monks had rejected previous apologies by officials as inadequate and directed at the wrong people. Officials in attendance Saturday included Health Minister Pe Thet Khin, Police Chief Kyaw Kyaw Tun and Sagaing Region Chief minister Thar Aye.
"We are now satisfied as they made the apology publicly and legally," said Shin Wirathu "And it's pleasing that the ones who had the main responsibility for the crackdown apologized to the injured monks. We acknowledge it as a historic day but it's a matter of forgive, not forget."
He added that the officials also promised not to let anything like the crackdown happen again.
According to Shin Wirathu, 34 injured monks and 3 lay people are still at hospitals in Mandalay, and one person was sent to Thailand for medical treatment.
Most of those hurt suffered burns that protesters said were caused by incendiary devices hurled by police.
The crackdown was reminiscent of those the country faced under military rule, which formally ended when an elected government took power last year. It stirred particular anger because of the violence against monks, who are held in high regard in this reverent Buddhist country.
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Your perfect wedding day look isn't just about the dress — it's about the total package, from head to toe. And though we couldn't help but obsess over all the pretty dresses coming down the runways at Fall 2017 Bridal Week, we can't forget the hair and makeup. From the tousled waves and dewy glow at Monique Lhuillier (courtesy of Kevin Hughes at Moroccanoil and Chantel Miller of MAC) to the avant-garde glamour at Rime Arodaky (courtesy of TEAM Hair + Makeup and THM Hair Extensions), these beauty looks are sure to inspire your own bridal style.
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When a nomadic head football coach named Chuck Knox stepped off the plane in Seattle, Washington, in January of 1983, he was taking on a challenge which he had not faced before in his decade of coaching. He was taking the reins of the Seattle Seahawks, a nondescript, history-poor team that hadn't even existed when Knox got his first head coaching gig during the Nixon Administration.
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Orzo pasta tossed with thin slices of raw zucchini and crumbled feta all dressed up in a sunny lemon dressing for a Greek twist on pasta salad.
Even though the ingredient list is short and simple the results are anything but. Sliced zucchini marinates briefly in a lemon and olive oil dressing to soften and soak up all that liquid sunshine before being married with orzo, feta and dill.
The tangy bite of the lemon and the feta cheese plays off the sweetness of the dill with the creaminess of the pasta to balance it all out. It's super lemony, cool and refreshing making it great for a picnic or barbecue.
You can also eat it for a light, meatless lunch or as a side to just about anything you want to throw at it. With citrus dominating every bite it's especially good with chicken, shrimp or fish.
Orzo pasta tossed with thin slices of raw zucchini and crumbled feta get all dressed up in a sunny lemon dressing for a Greek twist on pasta salad.
- Whisk the oil and lemon together in a small bowl. Pour half the dressing over the zucchini in a separate large bowl and allow to marinate 20 - 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile cook the orzo according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
- Add the orzo, Feta, and dill to the zucchini and toss to combine, adding the remaining dressing as needed. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Refrigerate leftovers.
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Tuesday, September 8, 2015
February belongs to the heart. Let this Valentine's Day serve as a reminder to give your own heart the attention it deserves, not only this month, but also throughout the entire year.
Cardiovascular disease – or CVD - is the No. 1 cause of death and accounts for more deaths each year than the next seven causes of death combined, including all forms of cancer. Specifically, coronary heart disease and stroke – the no. 4 cause of death - kill nearly 400,000 women each year.1,2 Heart disease kills more women than men partly because their symptoms are often unrecognized.
The good news is that you do not have to become part of that statistic. You can make small but important changes to your lifestyle that will lead to a healthy heart.
Several important factors can increase a woman's chance of developing heart disease. Your doctor should screen and treat you for these:
Your doctor should also ask about your family history of heart disease. Although this cannot be changed, it is very important for your doctor to know.
As a woman, you may experience some of the "classic" signals of heart attack such as:
However, women are more likely to have less recognized symptoms of heart attack such as:
Studies of oral contraceptives done on pills that had higher levels of estrogen and progestin than the ones commonly used today show that women who used the high-dosage pills had an increased risk of heart disease, especially if they were heavy smokers. Oral contraceptives were also linked with an increase in risk of stroke in women who had high blood pressure and smoked.
After menopause, women are more likely to have heart attacks than men are. Women typically develop heart disease up to 10 years later than men do, so it is important to be screened regularly for the risk factors for heart disease such as:
In the battle to prevent heart disease, knowledge is one your strongest resources. Cardiovascular diseases are diseases of the heart and blood vessels that tend to have a strong genetic component, meaning that they occur in family members such as:
In order to protect yourself and the ones you love, ask your family questions about their heart health history. Then, you can build a heart health family tree that will help you and your doctor, as well as future generations of your family. To learn how to spot red flags and determine your history, visit the NetWellness feature, Your Family Heart Health History.
It is natural for everyone to feel both physical and emotional stress. However, studies now show that there is an emerging relationship between stress and heart disease. Experiencing repeated stress might encourage:
By taking a few moments each day to manage your stress, you can reduce the likelihood of doing your heart harm and create a better life environment at the same time. Relaxation is possible; find the tools you need with the NetWellness feature, Reasons to Stress Less.
The foods you eat have a great impact on your overall heart health, and recognizing foods that help versus hurt will go a long way towards having a healthy heart. Ideally, heart-smart diet should be balanced. This means choosing foods from all major food groups and emphasizing:
Avoid foods that are processed.
You can track your progress the next time you visit the doctor. Signs of problems in your diet and danger to your heart include:
If signs of trouble emerge, talk to your doctor and consider making changes to your diet. The resources page on NetWellness can help you stay on track with all of your heart smart goals!
1National Vital Statistics Reports, Deaths: Leading Causes for 2009.
2American Heart Association, Statistical Fact Sheet 2012 Update, Women and Cardiovascular Disease.
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Danielle Staub's ex and author of "Cop Without A Badge," Kevin Maher continues to speak out about his ex wife. Kevin gave another interview to Star, stating her life is in danger.
The reason being? "She helped put a couple of big-time Colombian coke dealers in jail," says Kevin. "These are dangerous men who never forget…and they could be back out on the street now. It's mind-boggling to me that she'd put herself at risk!"
Kevin continues "I can't believe Danielle would have allowed herself to go on TV — on a series that basically shows where she lives! — given what she has done in the past." How sweet of Kevin for caring so much for Danielle's safety.
In other NJ Housewives's news, Jacqueline Laurita gave a new interview to Life & Style magazine and spoke out against Danielle once again –
"I don't think it was something as simple as giving a phone number out, but leave it to Danielle to try to downplay her whole dirty deed. She's an angry, bitter person. She felt Dina rejected her, so she went out to destroy her!
All of the housewives excluding Danielle also appeared this morning on the Regis and Kelly show. Danielle was not with them because the housewives felt it would be uncomfortable. Also when pressed about what Danielle did to Dina, they all refused to say exactly what it was. Below is a picture of them leaving the studio –
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Abstract Expressionist New York: Artist-Led Gallery Talks
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On the occasion of Abstract Expressionist New York, a major exhibition tracing the development of Abstract Expressionism from its auspicious beginnings in the 1940s to its seasoned maturity in the 1960s, contemporary artists lead the public on tours through the galleries, sharing their personal and artistic perspectives on works by Jackson Pollock, Barnett Newman, Robert Motherwell, Arshile Gorky, Lee Krasner, Willem de Kooning, David Smith, Joan Mitchell, Mark Rothko, and others.
Due to high demand, the timing of this program has been changed. It will now take place at 5:30 p.m., after Museum hours. Be sure to remove all belongings from the coat check before the start of the tour, as coat check will close at 5:30 p.m.
Free with museum admission. Sign-up begins on a first-come, first-served basis (limited to 25 spaces) at 5:00 p.m. in the lobby of the Lewis B. and Dorothy Cullman Education Building at 4 West 54 Street.


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A freight train derailed Friday on an old-style swing bridge that apparently buckled, three years after a similar failure.
Officials in New Jersey are backing away from an earlier claim that a bridge buckled and caused a freight train carrying hazardous chemicals to derail.
It's not clear whether the derailment or the partial collapse happened first over Mantua Creek in Paulsboro.
Environmental officials are sending a special vehicle to monitor air quality around the site of the derailment.
At least two tanker cars toppled into the creek causing a leak of hazardous vinyl chloride into the air Friday. High exposure levels can cause breathing problems and dizziness.
Dozens of people went to a hospital complaining of breathing problems.
The Environmental Protection Department says tests show no chemical in the air now.
The National Transportation Safety Board is sending a team to the site.
A barge with a crane is being brought in from New York City so it will be at least a day before the damaged tankers can be removed.


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The historical climate record for Africa shows warming of approximately 0.7°C
over most of the continent during the 20th century, a decrease in rainfall over
large portions of the Sahel, and an increase in rainfall in east central Africa.
Climate change scenarios for Africa, based on results from several general circulation
models using data collated by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
(IPCC) Data Distribution Center (DDC), indicate future warming across Africa
ranging from 0.2°C per decade (low scenario) to more than 0.5°C per
decade (high scenario). This warming is greatest over the interior of semi-arid
margins of the Sahara and central southern Africa.
Projected future changes in mean seasonal rainfall in Africa are less well
defined. Under the low-warming scenario, few areas show trends that significantly
exceed natural 30-year variability. Under intermediate warming scenarios, most
models project that by 2050 north Africa and the interior of southern Africa
will experience decreases during the growing season that exceed one standard
deviation of natural variability; in parts of equatorial east Africa, rainfall
is predicted to increase in December-February and decrease in June-August.
With a more rapid global warming scenario, large areas of Africa would experience
changes in December-February or June-August rainfall that significantly
exceed natural variability.
Water: Africa is the continent with the lowest conversion factor of
precipitation to runoff, averaging 15%. Although the equatorial region and coastal
areas of eastern and southern Africa are humid, the rest of the continent is
dry subhumid to arid. The dominant impact of global warming is predicted to
be a reduction in soil moisture in subhumid zones and a reduction in runoff.
Current trends in major river basins indicate a decrease in runoff of about
17% over the past decade. Reservoir storage shows marked sensitivity to variations
in runoff and periods of drought. Lake storage and major dams have reached critically
low levels, threatening industrial activity. Model results indicate that global
warming will increase the frequency of such low storage episodes.
Natural Resources Management and Biodiversity: Land-use changes as a
result of population and development pressures will continue to be the major
driver of land-cover change in Africa, with climate change becoming an increasingly
important contributing factor by mid-century. Resultant changes in ecosystems
will affect the distribution and productivity of plant and animal species, water
supply, fuelwood, and other services. Losses of biodiversity are likely to be
accelerated by climate change, such as in the Afromontane and Cape centers of
plant endemism. Projected climate change is expected to lead to altered frequency,
intensity, and extent of vegetation fires, with potential feedback effects on
climate change.
Human Health: Human health is predicted to be adversely affected by
projected climate change. Temperature rises will extend the habitats of vectors
of diseases such as malaria. Droughts and flooding, where sanitary infrastucture
is inadequate, will result in increased frequency of epidemics and enteric diseases.
More frequent outbreaks of Rift Valley fever could result from increased rainfall.
Increased temperatures of coastal waters could aggrevate cholera epidemics in
coastal areas.
Food Security: There is wide consensus that climate change, through
increased extremes, will worsen food security in Africa. The continent already
experiences a major deficit in food production in many areas, and potential
declines in soil moisture will be an added burden. Food-importing countries
are at greater risk of adverse climate change, and impacts could have as much
to do with changes in world markets as with changes in local and regional resources
and national agricultural economy. As a result of water stress, inland fisheries
will be rendered more vulnerable because of episodic drought and habitat destruction.
Ocean warming also will modify ocean currents, with possible impacts on coastal
marine fisheries.
Settlements and Infrastructure: The basic infrastructure for developmenttransport,
housing, servicesis inadequate now, yet it represents substantial investment
by governments. An increase in damaging floods, dust storms, and other extremes
would result in damage to settlements and infrastructure and affect human health.
Most of Africa's largest cities are along coasts. A large percentage of
Africa's population is land-locked; thus, coastal facilities are economically
significant. Sea-level rise, coastal erosion, saltwater intrusion, and flooding
will have significant impacts on African communities and economies.
Desertification: Climate change and desertification remain inextricably
linked through feedbacks between land degradation and precipitation. Climate
change might exacerbate desertification through alteration of spatial and temporal
patterns in temperature, rainfall, solar insolation, and winds. Conversely,
desertification aggravates carbon dioxide (CO2)-induced climate change through
the release of CO2 from cleared and dead vegetation and reduction of the carbon
sequestration potential of desertified land. Although the relative importance
of climatic and anthropogenic factors in causing desertification remains unresolved,
evidence shows that certain arid, semi-arid, and dry subhumid areas have experienced
declines in rainfall, resulting in decreases in soil fertility and agricultural,
livestock, forest, and rangeland production. Ultimately, these adverse impacts
lead to socioeconomic and political instability. Potential increases in the
frequency and severity of drought are likely to exacerbate desertification.
Given the range and magnitude of the development constraints and challenges
facing most African nations, the overall capacity for Africa to adapt to climate
change is low. Although there is uncertainty in what the future holds, Africa
must start planning now to adapt to climate change. National environmental action
plans and implementation must incorporate long-term changes and pursue "no
regret" strategies. Current technologies and approachesespecially
in agriculture and waterare unlikely to be adequate to meet projected
demands, and increased climate variability will be an additional stress. Seasonal
forecastingfor example, linking sea-surface temperatures to outbreaks
of major diseasesis a promising adaptive strategy that will help save
lives. It is unlikely that African countries on their own will have sufficient
resources to respond effectively.
Climate change also offers some opportunities. The process of adapting to global
climate change, including technology transfer, offers new development pathways
that could take advantage of Africa's resources and human potential. Examples
would include competitive agricultural products, as a result of research in
new crop varieties and increased international trade, and industrial developments
such as solar energy. Regional cooperation in science, resource management,
and development already are increasing.
This assessment of vulnerability to climate change is marked by uncertainty.
The diversity of African climates, high rainfall variability, and a very sparse
observational network make predictions of future climate change difficult at
the subregional and local levels. Underlying exposure and vulnerability to climatic
changes are well established. Sensitivity to climatic variations is established
but incomplete. However, uncertainty over future conditions means that there
is low confidence in projected costs of climate change.
Improvements in national and regional data and capacity to predict impacts
is essential. Developing African capacity in environmental assessment will increase
the effectiveness of aid. Regional assessments of vulnerability, impacts, and
adaptation should be pursued to fill in the many gaps in information.
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Steepster's Ultimate Holiday Tea Contest!
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mousemom said
hard to choose, but I would start with the coconut pouchong.
Lagniappe said
My organic rooibos from South Africa puts the zing in my day. No, not with caffeine, but with a list of great assists such as Steepster notes: "… antioxidants, Vitamin C, iron, potassium, calcium, copper, zinc other minerals and fluoride."
I'm guessing this is a queen amongst herbal teas. I've been having my two cups every day for over twenty years. And, I'm clicking along at a good rate of life!


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The Walrus Says
List: Bounceback racer radio controlled Lego power miners rock wrecker, Hot Wheels Dino- World, Cars Race-O-Rama, Tonka construction vehicles, Matchbox classic garage, Matchbox Rocky the Robot truck, Wall-E U-command, Fast Lane radio control JLX Overdrive, Razor MX 40 Dirt Rocket, Razor electric scooter, Razor Ground Force GoKart and "Up" movie.
Dear Santa
I want a snow globe, Wii and Rockem-sockem Robots.
Love, Caleb
The following was unsigned, but Santa knows who she is:
Dear Santa, Marry Christmas!!! When the time comes here are some questions: Do you get Christmas presents? When is your birthday? Do you rest? Here is my Christmas list. The things with stars are the things I really want please! Try to get them: *Barbie 3 Musketeers Castle, *Barbie 3, Musketeers (Crinne doll, Viveca Aramie doll, Renne doll), *Barbi 3 Musketeers magical balloon carriage, *Girl Tech Password Journal design pack, *Hello Kitty makeup and beauty case, FAO Schwartz big piano, Fisher Price Kidtough digital camera, the Princess and the Frog book and Barbie wedding day set.
Maggie Grenier writes, "Sue Brayman and I would like to thank all the donors who contributed cash, gift cards and food items that made this year's Salvation Army Thanksgiving drive a success. The donations were outstanding! We had very full turkey baskets. Jamestown residents are always there to help their neighbors who are in need. A big thank you."
The Jamestown Animal Clinic's Dr. Joshua Hatch has some pet tips for the holidays.
"In order to avoid spending hard-earned holiday money on emergency veterinary bills, it is important to keep your pet in mind this time of year. First off, keep all tinsel, ribbon and bows away from your pets. It might be cute to see them playing with the ribbon while you wrap presents, but if eaten, those long strings can cause vomiting and sometimes need surgery to remove safely. Also, keep all your festive decorations and candles out of reach of the pets to avoid any broken ornaments or risk any fires or singed pets. Finally, with friends and family coming over, make sure to let them know that although Fido looks positively starved for that food your guests are eating that he is on a diet and too much rich food will make him ill. Have a merry and safe holiday with your friends, family and pets."
We know a young island hunter who has pictures of deer on his underwear.
We read that Rory Smith has dropped his bid for governor due to political inexperience. Not being like the others sounds like a big plus to us.
It took three months to get a check from TDI after I was out of work for one-and-a-half weeks. I tried to find out why there was a delay in getting the check and it took, on average, a day of busy signals to get through on the phone. When I did, it was 20 to 30 minutes on hold before a voice came on. On my last contact with a human, I was told there must have been a "computer glitch" and "I'll talk to the manager and see if we can get you a check." Funny, there were no "glitches" during the past 30 years when TDI was taking money out of my paycheck every week.
'Holiday Inn' is the answer to last week's query, says Judy Garlick, Peter C. Pemantell, Bob Kinder and Barbara-Ann MacIntosh. "The first movie I thought of when I read your column was 'White Christmas' with Bing Crosby, Rosemary Clooney, Danny Kay and Vera Ellen," said Barbara-Ann. "My favorite scene was when the barn doors opened and the snow was falling and everyone was dressed in red velvet with white fur trim Yes, I am a romantic! But that's another movie. I guess that 'Holiday Inn' came before 'White Christmas.'"
Right, 'Holiday Inn' was remade as 'White Christmas' in 1954.
And then I'll get that other pup, the guy who wakes the bugler up...........
In the 1947 movie 'Miracle on 34th Street,' Edmund Gwenn played Santa Claus. In the film, what was his real name?
Now back with islander and third officer Shawn Ouellette aboard the MV APL JAPAN.
"While we were crossing the Atlantic, about 400 to 500 nautical miles from Bermuda, we received a distress call from the U.S.C.G. in Norfolk during my navigational watch (2000-2400). It seemed a sailing vessel in the North Atlantic Rally from Newport to Bermuda had lost its rudder. The vessel, 'Rights of Man,' was approximately 60 miles from our position, so we diverted to see what we could do. When we arrived at the sailboat, we established radio contact and found that they were attempting to fix the problem and had no intention of abandoning their vessel. Because I was the officer on the radio talking to them, and they had sailed out of Newport, I had to ask where they were from: Avondale, R.I. When they found out I was a Jamestowner, they seemed more at ease, and a bit relieved to have even the slightest bit of a connection to someone from home in that great expanse of water. However, because they had no intention to abandon, we were released from the situation by the Coast Guard, and sailed on toward Gibraltar. We found out later that the crew of the 'Rights of Man' was subsequently airlifted off their 42-foot ketch and taken immediately to the hospital in N.C.
"I know it's a stretch, but if you can, pass along the best wishes of our crew on APL JAPAN to anyone who knows or knows of those sailors on 'Rights of Man.'"
Thanks, Shawn, and Merry Christmas!
*** Be true!
Call in your stuff to 423-0383 or 829-2760 or email us at jtnwalrus@ hotmail.com.


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Yes. However please make sure you get permission from the appropriate council body. Make sure the area is cleared of any sharp objects. Most parks don't have power access. We can provide a generator for an additional $50 (including petrol). If your event is a private function, you can supervise the castle yourself. However if your event is open to the public then you must have a trained jumping castle supervisor. Additional charges apply for supervision, please feel free to contact us for a quote.
All castles come with a sun/rain cover. Whilst the castles can still operate in brief showers of rain, in the event of a storm or the onset of monsoonal rain, castles are not safe to operate. The power must be unplugged and the blower moved to a dry area.
No. The castle must stay where the operator has installed it.
We have $10mil public liability insurance. Please advise us at booking time if you require a copy of our "Certificate of Insurance".
Our castles and games meet strict Australian Standards, we are members of the AAA (Australian Amusement Association) and our inflatables are engineer certified and work safe passed.
All of our staff have their "Ochre Cards" - Working with Children Clearance.
Not usually. Cash payment is required upon set up of the castles. Credit card and EFT facilities are available via prior arrangement.
You can complete our online booking form or give us a call on 0416 166 326.
Hire times fall between 9am to 6pm
We set up and dismantle for you! Providing the access is clear, it only takes about 20 minutes to set up and about 30 minutes to dismantle. Set up is done prior to your booked time and dismantling is carried out after your finish time. That way you don't lose any of your hire time.
Choose between 4 and *7 hour hire - applies to private home parties only - for other events please advise details of your planned function for a quote. Overnight hire is available in the dry season only (private homes only).
* 7 hour hire time is 10am - 5pm
All castles need a clear even flat surface and height free from overhanging trees.
If you're unsure of the area you need then do not hesitate to contact us.
No. Our Generators are purposely bought to suit our blower motors. Having a generator that is not correctly rated to our blower motors can damage them, this is a risk we are not prepared to take.
You will need a minimum 1.5m pathway to get to the set up point. Please advise on booking if there are any steps to get to the set up point. Some castles are up to 200kg in weight and are hard to move up steps. If there are steps the operator may need assistance to get to the set up point.
It is preferable that the castle is set up on grass. Concrete or pavers is a possibility but please let us know when booking as different equipment is required to set up.


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This week's report is a new version of our Framework for Evaluating Customer Service Software Products. We plan to use the Framework to evaluate every type of customer service product within our current research—case management; knowledge management; virtual assistant; and social network monitoring, analysis, and interaction. These completed evaluations are available to our Customers.com Technology Advisory Service members. But this Framework has exceptional value for (and is available to) all readers, offering guidance in how to think about the customer service software that you need and implement. It points out why specific features are important and how to evaluate those features when selecting a solution that is right for your organization.
We had two goals for this new design. First, we wanted your evaluation, comparison, and selection processes to be simpler and faster. Second, we wanted shorter and more actionable Product Review Reports. The new Framework eliminates evaluation criteria that do not differentiate. For example, we no longer analyze and evaluate web content management for a product's self-service and assisted-service UIs. These UIs have become a bit static. They're configurable and localizable, but they're no longer as customizable and manageable as they had been. The new Framework also decreases the number of factors (sub-criteria) that we consider within an evaluation criterion. For example, the Knowledge Management criterion now has two factors: Knowledge Model and Knowledge Management Services. The previous version of the Framework examined these and six others.
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It was a short agenda for the October 8 meeting of the Monticello City Council, with most of the discussion revolving around streets.
Streets Supervisor Benny Musselman presented the council with a report on street issues in Monticello. He said that the Uranium Drive project is complete, and most of the residents in the area seem pleased with the road.
Musselman reported that potholes are a big item on a lot of peoples minds. He said that it is only in the past two weeks that pothole patch material became available, at which time they purchased a load of cold mix at a cost of $1,500, compared to approximately $450 a year ago.
Musselman told the council that the city is trying to fill potholes in the main drive lanes first, and has to let the holes on the shoulders go at this time, due to lack of materials. He told the council that there are several utility patches still to do, but they are waiting on the availability of hot mix. They need approximately 10 to 12 tons at this time.
Musselman said they are working on some possible alternatives for patching using materials that are more readily available at this time. They hope to experiment with alternatives soon.
Musselman also told the council the city is looking for more money in the budget in order to repave at least one more city block. Musselman said that the worst blocks are on 100 West, the first being Center Street to 100 South, which they would like to do first. The second block is 100 North to 200 North, but it needs a complete water line replacement before being repaved.
In other public works news, Musselman reported that the city is working on a snow removal policy in order to prioritize the areas of town that need immediate snow removal, and allow for a more smooth cleanup after storms. The city hopes that by doing so, they will have an orderly removal after each storm that the public will be able to count on.
City Manager Myron Lee presented the council with three bids for the public works/fire department equipment shed. He told the council that the engineers estimate was $550,000 for the project.
Only one bid came within the City budget, at $549,500 from Dennis Laird. The other bids were quite a bit out of the budget, at $711,000 and $965,000. Lee reported that the engineer is going through the bid with Dennis Laird in order to finalize the qualification of the company. If the engineer is able to qualify the bid, Lee recommended that the City award the bid to Dennis Laird.
Lee told the council that if they are unable to qualify the company, the City has approximately $65,000 left over from the site work, which came in under budget, but they would need to come up with approximately $100,000 in reductions on the project in order to go with the second lowest bidder.
Lee said that if all went well, they would be able to have the building up by December, with occupancy late in the winter. The council approved awarding the bid to the lowest qualified bidder, to be determined by the engineering firm of Caldwell, Richards, and Sorenson.
Lee presented the council - talked with the City's insurance company, which is the Utah Trust, and they stated that the City has liability insurance that would cover anyone on city property, including the golf course, regardless of whether or not they are playing golf.
Councilman Scott Frost asked for a clarification of whether or not the liability is more for the golf course. Lee said no, it is not.
Councilman Scott Shakespeare presented the council with an award the City of Monticello received from the Seventh District Court. The city was nominated for the award by Deputy Probation Office/Victim Impact Coordinator Art Adair.
Every year the juvenile court "RESTA" program gives eight awards to organizations that go above and beyond in assisting with youth programs, in helping youth offenders complete their community service hours in order to pay restitution to people who have been the victims of crimes. Shakespeare attended the awards ceremony to received the award on behalf of the city.
In other business City Manager Myron Lee reported to the council that the FAA is anxious to go ahead with the new airport construction. He stated that the design will be complete by the end of December and the FAA would like to have it under construction by March.
Lee also told the council they had received three bids for the Visitors Center parking lot, with a low bid of $283,000. Lee reported that the engineers estimate was $250,000 and told the council that when the bid is more than 10% over the engineers estimate, the City has a choice to either come up with the additional money and go forward with the project, or they can do a new design and rebid the project. Lee reported that the project does not include the actual paving of the parking lot, but is just the curb and gutter and sidewalk for the entire block around the visitors center. Lee recommended that they rework the project, as he is not sure where they would come up with the additional $33,000. Lee suggested that they repackage the project so that they will bid the base package for construction in the spring, and then bid the asphalt portion of the project separately in the spring, if there is enough money left over. The council agreed that the best option would be restructuring and rebidding the project.


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SANFORD, Fla --A new photograph obtained exclusively by ABC News showing the bloodied back of George Zimmerman's head, which was apparently taken three minutes after he shot and killed Trayvon Martin, gives possible credence to his claim that Martin had bashed his head against the concrete as Zimmerman fought for his life.
Click here to view the image. Warning: graphic content.
The revelation comes as his attorney and prosecutors prepare for Zimmerman's bail hearing today, which could result in his being released from a Florida jail. Zimmerman, 28, is being held on charges of second-degree murder for the Feb. 26 shooting of Martin, 17, which could carry a life sentence if he is convicted.
The exclusive image shows blood trickling down the back of Zimmerman's head from two cuts. It also shows a possible contusion forming on the crown of his head. The original police report that night notes that the back of Zimmerman's head was wet, and that he was bleeding from the nose and head.


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Our wilderness is under an unprecedented attack from Trump and anti-conservationists in Congress. Help us fight back.
The Forest Jobs and Recreation Act passed out of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee on Dec. 19, advancing a years-long campaign to protect almost a million acres of incredible backcountry throughout western Montana, including over 600,000 acres of new Wilderness Area.
As of March 1, cuts – known as sequestration – will be affecting every federal agency, including the National Park Service, the US Fish and Wildlife Service, the Forest Service and other environmental agencies.
Western states have an advantage over the rest of the country because of their wealth of protected public lands, according to a new recent economic study released by Headwaters Economics.The report,
Show the Trump administration Americans don't support plans to destroy this epic wildland.


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Weekend Preview! What's New This Weekend?
Weekend Preview! What's New This Weekend?
-- Director Tom Tykwer teams up with the Wachowski siblings, Andy and Lana, to bring a thrilling new sci-fi drama to theaters. Debuting on Friday, October 26th, "Cloud Atlas" explores themes of reincarnation. At different points throughout time, common threads connect seemingly unrelated events. A murder that occurs in the shadow of a nuclear power plant turns out to have startling connections to a trip across the Pacific Ocean during the era of the Gold Rush. Tom Hanks, Halle Berry, and other stars appear in the ensemble cast. "Cloud Atlas" has an R rating for drug use, nudity, language, mature content, and violence.
Michael Apted and Curtis Hanson direct "Chasing Mavericks." The film draws inspiration from the true story of Jay Moriarty. Young Jay has heard about the legendary Mavericks surf break, which is home to the biggest waves on the planet. However, once he realizes that the break is close to his hometown, Jay decides to take action. Before he can make history by taming the waves, he has to convince a surfing legend to help him train. The thrilling film has a PG for action and thematic elements.
Arriving in theaters on Friday, "Silent Hill: Revolution 3D" is the much anticipated sequel to "Silent Hill" (2006). The atmospheric horror film focuses on a demonic world, populated by strange inhabitants. After losing her father to unknown forces, Heather Mason has been trying to stay sane and keep a looming threat at bay. After she learns a secret about her true identity, Heather ends up thrust into a world entirely unlike her own. The creepy mystery has an R rating for brief nudity, language, violence, and disturbing images. Michael J. Bassett directs.
"Fun Size" is a comedy from debut director Josh Schwartz. Halloween is a time to have fun, which is why Wren is so excited to attend her crush's big party. Her parents quickly put a damper on her plans. Instead of hanging out with her dream guy, Wren ends up escorting her bratty little brother during trick-or-treating. When her brother vanishes, Wren's annoyance turns to panic. She recruits her friends to find the lost Spiderman. The edgy teen comedy has a PG-13 rating for language, partying, and suggestive material.
"The Loneliest Planet" arrives in select theaters on October 26th. Julia Loktev's thriller focuses on an adventurous young couple. Rather than heading to typical destinations, the two decide to explore the remote, untamed wilderness of Georgia. Led only by a local guide, the two soon realize that the voyage could affect everything they know about life, love, and each other. In a single instant, everything might change between Nica and Alex. "The Loneliest Planet" is unrated.
Continuing Films
"Paranormal Activity 4" is the latest installment in the popular series of found footage horror films. Henry Joost and Ariel Schuman return after their work on "Paranormal Activity 3" (2011). After their mysterious new neighbor runs into some trouble, an ordinary suburban family agrees to let the woman's five-year-old boy stay with them. Once the child is under their roof, however, unsettling and bizarre occurrences turn their lives upside down. Katie Featherston reprises her role from the earlier films. The movie has an R rating for violence, terror, and language.
"Argo" stars Ben Affleck as an inventive CIA specialist. The year is 1980, and with tensions reaching a boiling point in Iran, American expats are in grave danger. Six Americans seek shelter with the Canadian Ambassador, but their luck could run out at any moment. Tony Mendez has the difficult task of bringing the Americans to safety. He comes up with a plan that is just absurd and ambitious enough to work, but Mendez will have to stay on his toes and think fast. Ben Affleck directs the film, which has an R rating for violent images and language.
"Taken 2" sees Liam Neeson return to one of his most popular roles. Retired CIA agent Bryan Mills heads off to Istanbul, where he hopes to meet with his ex-wife and teenage daughter. The three do not have much time for a heartwarming reunion, since Bryan's Albanian enemies are still out to get him. Bryan's daughter escapes and has to use her wits to help her parents fight their way to safety. Olivier Megaton directs. "Taken 2" has a PG-13 for sensuality, violence, and action.
"Hotel Transylvania" features the voice talents of Adam Sandler. Not just a bloodsucking spook, Dracula is actually a savvy businessman who caters to his fellow monsters. Together, they enjoy time at a peaceful and secluded resort, far from the interference of pesky human beings. When an oblivious human manages to find the hideout, all bets are off. Genndy Tartakovsky directs. The film has a PG rating for rude humor, scary images, and action.


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"Jimmy Kimmel Live" will air special half-hour primetime shows on each night ABC airs the basketball finals, beginning Thursday, June 4. During last year's primetime specials, host Jimmy Kimmel welcomed notable guests including then-Senator Barack Obama, Senator John McCain, David Beckham, Adam Sandler, Edward Norton, Charles Barkley, Eminem, Shaquille O'Neal, Magic Johnson, Liv Tyler and New Orleans Hornets guard and 2008 MVP contender Chris Paul.
Airing around the basketball finals in various time periods across the country last year (with 94-98% U.S. Coverage), the six "Jimmy Kimmel Live: Game Night" specials delivered broad exposure for the ABC late-night talker in primetime. On average, the "JKL Game Night" specials were up by 76% in Total Viewers (3.0 million vs. 1.7 million) and by 67% in Adults 18-49 (1.0/3 vs. 0.6/3) over the show's 07-08 TV Season average in late-night.
Primetime specials to air:
Thursday, June 4 at 8:00 p.m. ET
Sunday, June 7 at 7:00 p.m. ET
Tuesday, June 9 at 8:00 p.m. ET
Thursday, June 11 at 8:00 p.m. ET
Sunday, June 14 at 7:00 p.m. ET (if necessary)
Tuesday, June 16 at 8:00 p.m. ET (if necessary)
Tuesday, June 18 at 8:00 p.m. ET (if necessary)
Packed with hilarious comedy bits and a house band led by Jimmy's childhood best friend, "Jimmy Kimmel Live" features a diverse lineup of guests that includes celebrities, athletes, musicians, comedians and humorous human interest subjects. Each night, Jimmy delivers up-to-the minute news addressing the hottest topics of the day in his monologue and recently has welcomed such notables as Tom Cruise, Robert Downey Jr., Cameron Diaz, Matthew McConaughey, Charlize Theron, Don Cheadle, Hilary Swank, Orlando Bloom, Reese Witherspoon, Robin Williams, Kanye West, Heidi Klum, Kobe Bryant, Janet Jackson and Hugh Jackman, as well as performances by Coldplay, The Killers, Ozzy Osbourne, Kelly Clarkson, Linkin Park, Incubus, Destiny's Child, Tim McGraw, Avril Lavigne, 50 Cent, Mariah Carey and many more, including Matt Damon� well, almost Matt Damon.
Jimmy Kimmel and Jill Leiderman serve as executive producers and Jason Schrift and Douglas DeLuca serve as co-executive producers. Emmy Award-winning "Jimmy Kimmel Live" is shot live in front of a studio audience and produced by Jackhole Industries in association with ABC Studios. For more go to www.jimmykimmellive.net.


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Optimistic. Hopeful. Excited.
Optimistic. Hopeful. Excited.
For many high school coaches, the Pocono Dome in Sciota has offered a new venue, close to home with its doors open.
In less than a month, the newly constructed 56,000- square foot Dome has welcomed numerous youth soccer, field hockey, softball and other leagues.
And now high school coaches are taking the chance that the space can give their teams an offseason edge.
"The bottom line is, and any high school baseball coach will tell you, you are always fighting for gym space," Pleasant Valley baseball coach Charlie Inserra said. "We're at the mercy of the teams in season, outside leagues using the gym and it's a tough battle. We may have to come in at odd hours or weekends. For us to go in on a Thursday at 4 p.m. is great."
Starting this week, PV's baseball team is using a portion of the dome once a week for the next four weeks. Total cost: $150 for one hour, using 1/4 of the dome. The team's booster club is picking up the tab.
"I think we are going to be the first high school baseball team to use the facility and we're looking forward to it," Inserra said.
Eight local field hockey teams formed an eight-team league — Stroudsburg made up two teams — but kids from Pocono Mountain East, PV and Bangor were also some locals to get in the league.
"We needed something like this for a long time," Stroudsburg coach Jen Lobasso said of the venue which just opened last month. "The kids love it. Winter weather is an issue and trying to travel to Wilkes-Barre and Allentown, just the time alone is invaluable. We would get home at 11 at night. Now all our games are scheduled at 6 or 7. For kids that have homework, it's a lot easier to juggle."
The Dome's field is FieldTurf, the same surface used at Stroudsburg, East Stroudsburg South, Pleasant Valley and East Stroudsburg University.
The surface is a huge plus for PV football coach Jim Terwilliger, whose team will get on the turf for the first time Wednesday.
"This gives us an opportunity to have a place where we can go if anything breaks loose," Terwilliger said. "If we have inclement weather in late November, I don't see why we couldn't use it."
Last fall some schools closed due to power outages. Any future events may create an opportunity to use the Dome. Many baseball and softball teams don't see their fields until the middle of March — some much later than that.
With three batting cages (two with machines, one without), the Dome offers a place for hitters to get some work in no matter what the weather.
The Dome will also host clinics like the upcoming baseball clinic directed by former Bears coach Karl Rentzheimer on Feb. 18 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Cost is $75 and players can register at www.poconodome.com/sports.
"I think potentially it could be a great resource because our kids are always traveling to great distance for anything," Inserra said. "For years, we'd go to Hitter's Edge in Whitehall. We always travel. The reality is I think our guys have always been willing to travel, but we have something in our backyard that could satisfy our needs. For us, the interest level is huge, but financially we have to make it work."


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Aug 4, 2008 at 7:14 pm
thanks for the props on the Nova... years of hard work and a small fortune
Aug 1, 2008 at 4:15 am
nice car
Mar 1, 2007 at 6:40 pm
Hey thanks for the Add... you should get that car up in your garage!
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