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Dua Lipa covers Drake's One Dance
December 22, 2016 | Posted in news | By nimda
Rising Brit singer Dua Lipa covers Spotify hit
We always like a good cover. So we were glad to see the British singer Dua Lipa cover "One Dance" by Drake at the Jingle Bell Ball 2016, organized by Capital FM in London. The line-up included Martin Garrix, Shawn Mendes, Ellie Goulding, Calvin Harris, James Arthur, Jonas Blues, The Vamps, the Little Mix, Years & Years and DNCE. Read more →
Morgan Freeman recites Justin Bieber's Love Yourself
March 4, 2016 | Posted in song meaning | By nimda
Justin Bieber's "Love Yourself" gets a theatrical treatment
I remember a TV presenter in the fifties getting lots of laughs by reading out the words to Gene Vincent's "Be Bop A Lula" like a poem. Morgan Freeman went for the same effect recently, when the American magazine Vanity Fair asked him to recite the lyrics to Justin Bieber's "Love Yourself".
The lovely baritone-voiced actor couldn't resist throwing in a few eye-rolls and wry smiles along the way. Overall, yes the song comes across as very lightweight – but not as dotty as be "Bop A Lula"! Bieber himself seemed to at least tacitly approve, as he retweeted an item from Billboard about it. And why not? I'd be flattered, even if Freeman did not seem knocked out by the words. This is pop music, after all. A more interesting question would be what song would Freeman like to recite.
In related news, "Love Yourself" has gone double platinum in the UK. It looks as though this will be Bieber's biggest hit ever.
Filmmakers challenge new Beyoncé Formation video
February 24, 2016 | Posted in news | By nimda
Beyoncé "Formation" video in hot water
The video for Beyoncé's "Formation" video has dropped, and is the subject of a little misunderstanding. Within a day or two of the clip hitting the networks, two American film-makers, Chris Black and Abteen Bagheri, were on social networks claiming it used large extracts of their documentary on the New Orleans hip-hop scene called "That B.E.A.T."
They had a point; it does. The thing is, Beyoncé's team had contacted the producers and paid for the extracts. So it would have been more elegant on their part to check this before getting so indignant.
"I love Beyoncé"
In an e-mail to The Fadar website, Black wrote this about the issue: "I love Beyoncé. I still think she's dope and I have no ill will or feelings towards her or anybody but at the end of the day we have to respect other filmmakers who are working just as hard… Why use the footage from the doc we did? She has a larger budget than we did and they gave no credit to the filmmakers. If I hadn't said anything about this would you have known where it came from?"
The singer has asked that the video for Beyoncé "Formation" remain unlisted. I've seen it on YouTube, but will direct you to her website if you want to watch it. It's not impossible to respect an artist's wishes!
Meanwhile, enjoy 9 minutes of "That B.E.A.T.".
That B.E.A.T. from Abteen Bagheri on Vimeo.
Is Adele's "Hello" actually a love song?
October 27, 2015 | Posted in news, song meaning | By nimda
What makes us think "Hello" is a love song?
Adele has made a sensational return to the charts with the single "Hello". It has all the hallmarks of her best music: a restrained backing track, an orchestral feel at the right moment, her voice that goes from cool and controlled in the verse to soaringly high in the chorus – and her trademark mini-yodel (a quick slip to a falsetto – more about that in How to sing like Adele).
Yep, I like it a lot.
But a thought struck me quite quickly: is this actually a love song in the tradition meaning of the word? The video would let us believe that, as it features a guy. But if you check the words, there is no specific indication that it is a romantic song as such. Look at lines such as,
Hello? It's me.
I was wondering if after all these years you'd like to meet.
To go over, everything.
They say that time's supposed to heal you but I ain't done much healing
If you think about it, this could be a song addressed to a parent, a brother or sister or even – as one reviewer claims – about her younger self.
Romantic love song or something else?
The second question that immediately spring to mind is, "what difference does it make?" Would it make the song better or deeper if it was a romantic love song? Or would it not be richer if we look for other meanings?
At the end of the day, of course, songs are not always entirely autobiographical. If a singer had to have lived all the love stories that they sing about at an average show, where would they find the time to rehearse, write and sing? What's more, many songs are written by people other than the singers themselves. The singers are, to a large degree, acting out someone else's story. To do that, they often have to assimilate it and make it their song.
Ultimately, songs reach us when they resonate with us, with our own stories. So forget the video to Adele's "Hello" and ask yourself: what is the first face that springs to mind when you hear the song on its own stripped of videos and images?
See? Deep down, it's your song after all.
UPDATE: Adele will premiere "Hello" at France's annual NRJ Music Awards in Cannes on November 7, 2015.
"Hello" was written by Adele and Greg Kurstin, who is also credited
with most of the instruments on the recording.
Drake enters Billboard chart with November 18 on November 18
November 21, 2014 | Posted in Uncategorized | By nimda
Canadian singer/rapper Drake re-entered the Billboard Twitter chart on November 18 2014 with a track called "November 18". The date refers to the first time he met Lil' Wayne, with whom he has toured a lot and is currently recording.
The charts reflect the number of people that referred to the track on that day, an indication that it was becoming popular.
The track is from his mixtape "So Far Gone". It's an interesting look in the rear-view mirror, with lots of moody rapping and little of the smooth soulful singing that is now becoming trademark. The two voices in the track are heavily processed over a very bare drums/keyboard backing.
Although it was never released as a single, the track remains one of Drake's most popular.
Sing "Frozen" in 25 languages
October 13, 2014 | Posted in song meaning | By nimda
I have to say I love this. Someone compiled all the various language versions of the Disney song "Frozen" into one track. It's a fun idea, and it also shows up something very interesting. If you close your eyes, it's sometimes impossible to tell when you go from one language to another. The vocal casting for the movie is remarkable, as the 25 singers all sing in a very similar style. So the viewers are really catching the very same movie in each language. there are even different versions for French Canada and France, as well as Dutch and Flemish (which are very close). In many ways, this is the standard musical comedy style these days, with lots of dynamics in the voice and a very wide range.
'Let it Go' went on to receive the Academy Award for best song the year it was released. The 'Avenue Q' songwriting duo Robert Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez had been asked to write for the film. The way they saw the character of Elsa was different from the way the scriptwriters had imagined. The songwriters saw her as a more complex and vulnerable character. So 'Let It Go' became the theme her character was based on. Elsa was changed from an out-and-out villain and the script eventually turned into one of the most successful animated films ever produced.
Writers of "Let it Go" from Frozen
Kristen Anderson-Lopez is an American actress and songwriter. Together with her husband Robert Lopez and Henry Jackman, she wrote and produced music for the successful 2011 Disney film "Winnie the Pooh", for which they were nominated for an Annie Award for Best Music in a Feature Production. Anderson-Lopez also provided the voice of Kanga in the film.
Additionally, she then went on to wrote songs for a Walt Disney World production of "Finding Nemo – The Musical." She and her husband eventually won an Oscar for "Let it Go" at the 86th Academy Awards on March 2, 2014.
All the language versions of "Let it Go"
[1] English : "Let It Go"
by Idina Menzel from "Frozen"
[2] French (Français) : "Libérée, Délivrée"
by Anaïs Delva from "La Reine des Neiges"
[3] German (Deutsch) : "Lass jetzt los"
by Willemijn Verkaik from "Die Eiskönigin — Völlig unverfroren"
[4] Dutch (Nederlands) : "Laat het los"
by Willemijn Verkaik from "Frozen"
[5] Mandarin (普通话) : "随它吧"
by Hu Wei Na (胡维纳) from "冰雪奇缘"
[6] Swedish (Svenska) : "Slå Dig Fri"
by Annika Herlitz from "Frost"
[7] Japanese (日本語) : "レット・イット・ゴー~ありのままで~"
by Takako Mastu (松たか子) from "アナと雪の女王"
[8] Latin American Spanish (Español americano) : "Libre Soy"
by Carmen Sarahí from "Frozen: Una Aventura Congelada"
[9] Polish (Polski) : "Mam tę moc"
by Kasia Łaska from "Kraina lodu"
[10] Hungarian (Magyar ) : "Legyen hó!"
by Füredi Nikolett from "Jégvarázs"
[11] Castilian Spanish (Español) : "¡Sueltalo!"
by Gisela from "Frozen : El reino del hielo"
[12] Catalan (Català ) : "Vol Volar"
by Gisela from "Frozen : El regne de gel"
[13] Italian (Italiano) : "All'alba Sorgerò"
by Serena Autieri from "Frozen – Il regno di ghiaccio"
[14] Korean (한국어) : "다 잊어"
by Hye-Na Park (박혜나) from "겨울왕국"
[15] Serbian (Српски) : "Сад је краj"
by Jelena Gavrilović (Јелена Гавриловић) from "Залеђено Краљевство"
[16] Cantonese (粵語) : "冰心鎖"
by Jobelle Ubalde (白珍寶) from "魔雪奇綠"
[17] Portuguese (Português) : "Já Passou"
by Ana Encarnação from "Frozen – O Reino do Gelo"
[18] Bahasa Malaysia (بهاس ملايو) : "Bebaskan"
by Marsha Milan from "Frozen : Anna Dan Permaisuri Salji"
[19] Russian (Русский) : "Отпусти и забудь"
by Anna Buturlina (Анна Бутурлина) from "Холодное сердце"
[20] Danish (Dansk) : "Lad Det Ske"
by Maria Lucia Heiberg Rosenberg from "Frost"
[21] Bulgarian (Български) : "Слагам край"
by Nadezhda Panayotova (Надежда Панайотова) from "Замръзналото кралство"
[22] Norwegian (Norsk) : "La Den Gå"
by Lisa Stokke from "Frost"
[23] Thai (ไทย) : "ปล่อยมันไป"
by Gam Wichayanee (วิชญาณี เปียกลิ่น) from "Frozen : ผจญภัยแดนคำสาปราชินีหิมะ"
[24] Canadian French (Français canadien) : "Libérée, délivrée"
by Anaïs Delva from "La Reine des Neiges"
[25] Flemish (Vlaams) : "Laat het los"
by Elke Buyle from "Frozen"
Vedo covers Justin Bieber's "All That Matters"
July 7, 2014 | Posted in Uncategorized | By nimda
If you are struggling with singing Justin Bieber songs, check this. The Voice singer Vedo has covered "All That Matters".
It's interesting to note his use of the tremolo that is so distinctive to Justin Bieber and also the ease with which he switches to to his "head" voice (more here).
Vedo is a young American singer, songwriter and entertainer known for his performances on season four of NBC's popular talent competition, The Voice. Born and raised in Benton Harbor, Michigan Vedo began singing at the age of 9 when his mother discovered his vocal abilities.
Vedo later became one of the top finalists on The Voice and writes songs for major label recording artists and acclaimed music producer Troy Taylor. You can find out more about him on Vedo's ReverbNation page.
So, what do yo think? Does Vedo's version make it easier for you or are you still as intimidated? Let us know. If it's still difficult, maybe you should try another singer, as Bieber is very affected. If you like the soulful feel, go back to other singers that Vedo admires, such as Sam Cooke.
And if you do a good cover yourself, drop it in the comment box below.
Beyonce cover songs performed by two guys
March 16, 2014 | Posted in news | By nimda
This one goes (almost) without comment. Two guys decided to cover some of Beyonce's songs. No, actually they decided to cover all of the songs from her self-titled album as they couldn't decide which one to sing. Plus, they did it all in five minutes. The result is pretty amazing! Mitch Grassi and Scott Hoying are members of the a cappella group Pentatonix.
How does this sounds as an exercise? Think you could something similar? We'd love to hear it if you do! Just post the link as a comment below.
More cover songs by Pentatonix
If you think this is good, I also strongly recommend that you drop over to the Pentatonix site for some sensational singing. Beautiful.
They are currently touring in the States (March 2014). Details on their website.
Haim covers Beyonce's "XO"
March 3, 2014 | Posted in news | By nimda
Although she is rightly hailed as one of the best singers in contemporary pop, you don't have to imitate Beyonce completely to sing her songs. The group Haim gave a good example when they appeared on BBC's "Live Lounge". Their version of "XO" is radically different with an indie rock feel.
Haim consists of sisters Este Arielle, Danielle Sari and Alana Mychal Haim along with drummer Dash Hutton, son of Danny Hutton and previously a member of the bands Wires on Fire and Slang Chicken.
Most frequently compared to Fleetwood Mac, Haim's sound has been described as "nu-folk-meets-nineties-R&B" and "music that sounds like it was written on a lakeside retreat attended by Stevie Nicks, John Waite and En Vogue" (I'm still trying to visualise that). The band played at the 2013 Glastonbury festival, earned a top ranking in BBC's Sound of 2013 poll.
Think that you can do better than the Californian sisters? Drop a link below if you come across other great cover versions of Beyonce.
Justin Timberlake tells Beyonce: there's something wrong with you
January 17, 2014 | Posted in news, song meaning | By nimda
The new self-titled Beyoncé album continues to make waves. In a behind-the-scenes video released recently, Justin Timberlake was so blown away by her vocal performance on the song "Rockets" that he blurted out, "Wow. There's something wrong with you. That is… There's something wrong with you". He meant it as a compliment, of course. Timberlake and Miguel co-wrote the song with her.
"The video gives a good indication of what was running through Beyonce's mind during the writing. She speaks notably about the fact she had felt a little hindered by what other people think of her. But, "the people that have grown up with me have grown up". So she felt it was time give a more complete picture of herself.
"I feel like I've finally earned the right to be me and to express any and every side of myself," she says. "I feel like I'm opening up a lot in these videos and showing a lot of sides that only a few people have ever seen."


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Centre for CSR Development and Japan Tobacco International Ukraine (JTI) are kindly inviting to the presentation of the results of an yearly work of HR and CSR managers of the leading companies in Ukraine – first practical guide in Ukraine "How to increase CSR effectiveness: HR role". Representatives of leading companies and Ms Elaine Cohen, an international expert, author of the book "HR for CSR", will participate in the event.
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Peel Police Charge Anil Sharma in Brampton Collision Case
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The Peel Regional Police have charged Anil Sharma, a resident of Mississauga, in a road collision case that occurred in Brampton.
Region of Peel – Investigators from the Major Collision Bureau are seeking the public's assistance in their investigation into a vehicle collision with a pedestrian.
On Tuesday, October 17, 2017, at approximately 2:23pm, the victim was walking on the east sidewalk of McLaughlin Road south of Kingknoll Drive in the City of Brampton. At the same time a silver Suzuki sedan travelling northbound on McLaughlin Road left the roadway striking the victim and a street light stand on the east side of the road. The victim, a 23 year-old male from Brampton was taken to a Toronto trauma centre. His injuries have since been upgraded to serious but no longer life threatening. The driver of the vehicle was also taken to local hospital with minor injuries but later released.
The driver of the vehicle, Anil SHARMA, 58 years of age from the City of Mississauga has been charged with Criminal Negligence Cause Bodily Harm and Dangerous Driving Cause Bodily Harm. Mr. SHARMA was held pending a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Brampton on October 18, 2017.
Investigators are also appealing for any other witnesses who may have witnessed the collision, have dashboard video footage of the incident or who may have information regarding the actions of the driver prior to the collision.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact investigators with the Major Collision Bureau at (905) 453-2121, ext. 3710. Information may also be left anonymously by calling Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or by visiting www.peelcrimestoppers.ca or by sending a text message to CRIMES (274637) with the word 'PEEL' and then your tip.


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Note to Subaru UK: a set of racing stripes does not a sporty car make. In any case, here we are with a new Subaru Justy 1.0 Twin Cam Special Edition that features what the Japanese automaker charitably refers to as "viper stripes." Right. Also included in the package are a new set of dual exhaust tips, a roof-mounted rear spoiler, a leather-wrapped alloy shift knob and rear privacy glass. The good news to buyers interested in efficiency is that none of these changes alter the standard Justy's excellent fuel mileage or emissions rating. In the UK, the Justy 1.0 is rated at 64.2 miles per gallon on the Extra Urban cycle, which equates to a meaningless 53 mpg in U.S. gallons, and CO2 emissions of just 118 grams per kilometer. Want one? Better contact your local dealer soon and be willing to shell out an extra £690. Subaru only plans to build 100 of the SEs, 50 in black and 50 in red.
[Source: Subaru]
Subaru has the perfect answer for belt-tightening motorists wishing to downsize but not down-spec.
Diminutive delight, the Justy 1.0R is now available as a much sportier little number: the Justy 1.0 Twin Cam Special Edition.
Restricted to just 100 vehicles (50 in Black Mica, 50 in Shining Red), the extra equipment comprises rear roof spoiler; twin exhaust system; over roof 'viper stripes' and side decals; leather and alloy gear knob and rear privacy glass – creating the perfect blend of inexpensive, economical motoring in a desirable, sporty package.
Priced from £9,995, the Special Edition Twin Cam offers fantastic value for money at only £690 more than the standard model, even with a combined total of over £1,100 worth of extra kit.
This superb supermini, which returns 64.2 mpg on the Extra Urban Cycle and qualifies for the £35 annual Road Fund Licence, looks set to prove that even in these financially testing times, it is possible to get a great value for money, sporty vehicle with rock-solid reliability, frugal fuel economy, low CO2 emissions and low road fund licence all in one desirable package.
The standard Justy 1.0 R is already extremely well equipped with air conditioning; ABS with EBD; driver, passenger, front side and curtain airbags; radio/CD player with AUX input; four electric windows and remote central-locking, and is priced at a remarkable £9,305. A further enhancement available on both the Justy 1.0 R and Justy 1.0 Twin Cam is a stylish alloy wheel package comprising 15" Monza R wheels with Toyo 185/55R15 tyres: just £600 (inc. VAT) for a set of four (plus fitting).
The new Justy 1.0 Twin Cam now offers even more, and offers a racy alternative for the younger, and the young-at-heart, motorist.


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Urban Legends: Bloody Mary (2005)
Years later, direct-to-video sequels to half-forgotten horror franchises rarely produce quality work. Just a few days back, I watched "I'll Always Know What You Did Last Summer," an ugly, stupid film that gives you a good idea of how these things usually turn out. Reportedly, "Urban Legends: Bloody Mary" came about because the rights-holders hoped to launch a series of cheaply made, profitable DTV sequels, unconnected save for the urban legend theme. None of this inspires much confidence in "Bloody Mary." Maybe that's the reason the film winds up exceeding expectations.
A high school in a small Utah town has a local legend. Back in the sixties, at the prom, a trio of jocks spiked their dates' drinks. One girl, Mary, realized what was happened and fled. When the boy found her, he accidentally killed her, hiding her body in a trunk. Mary then became the Bloody Mary of legend, the spirit summoned by saying her name in a mirror. Nearly forty years later, trouble occurs at the same school. Samantha prints a story in the school newspaper, incriminating the football team. As payback, the jocks kidnapped the girls and hid them in the woods for a week. The ritual awakens the spirit of Bloody Mary. She takes revenge on the boys, dispatching each in the manner of an urban legend. Samantha has to unravel the mystery behind Mary's legend to stop the killings.
a girl with long black hair, it seems likely the film was made to cash in on "The Ring" or "The Grudge." Despite the change of sub-genre, part three utilizes its gimmick far better then either of the previous flicks. Each murder scene is patterned after a famous myth. Others are referenced throughout. The script is slightly sloppy. Plot points don't always connect clearly. The big reveal in the last act is easy to guess. Yet the movie is entertaining. It's even slightly thoughtful, making statements about macho aggression within high school. While it's never quite a thoughtful Snopes-style study of modern folklore, it seems interested in what urban legends have to say about our culture.
I like the cut of "Bloody Mary's" jib. Sadly, as a horror movie, it is frequently hokey. The scenes that should be scary are often laughable. A dead dog in a closest is an obviously fake special effects. Shaky CGI effects are used multiple times. Mary's face becoming a screaming skull or dissolving into a spinning sand storm doesn't convinced. Jump scares, that aren't even that well edited, are employed too often. When Mary confronts one of the boys in a hotel, she… Beats him to death with her hands? Not something you'd expect a ghost to do. Sometimes, it seems like director Mary Lambert was going for humor. A jock is cooked inside a tanning bed while his date chatters mindlessly on a cellphone. Another is killed, his penis exploded, when he pees on an electric fence. The most effective horror sequences follows the Spider Bite myth. A hideous zit on a girl's face bursts, spiders crawling over her body, biting her too death. It's a lengthy, gruesome death scene. Sadly, once again, those cheesy CGI effects intervene. Computer-generated spiders are nowhere near as scary as real ones.
Maybe "Bloody Mary's" better-then-expected quality can be attributed to a script by Michael Dougherty, the screenwriter of "X-Men 2" and fan favorite "Trick r' Treat." The latter film certainly shows that Dougherty has a respect and understanding of urban legends. "Urban Legends 3" didn't exactly relaunch the franchise. A fourth entry, "Ghosts of Goldfield," was planned but ended up being released as a stand-alone film. The movie doesn't entirely work but I wound up being somewhat charmed by it anyway. At the very least, it is way more interesting then any of the other films in this series. [6/10]
Nocturna (1979)
Here's another one you can blame on the VHS Preservation Society guys on. When they picked up "Nocturna," they described it as a disco horror musical about Dracula's granddaughter. How could I resist a premise like that? Weirdly, the movie was one of three Disco Dracula movies released in 1979. That year also saw the release of "Love at First Bite" and "Dracula Blows His Cool." With a premise so outrageous, you'd think I would've heard of "Nocturna" before. Having seen the movie, I now understand why the film is so obscure.
In Transylvania, the Dracula clan has fallen on some hard times. Unable to sustain themselves on blood alone, they've converted the castle into a hotel. This bothers Dracula and his werewolf henchmen Theodore. Drac's granddaughter, Nocturna, welcomes the idea. A funky disco band performs in the club one night. Nocturna notices the guitar player giving her goo-goo eyes. The two immediately fall in love and travel to New York. There, Nocturna is caught up in the activities of urban vampires. However, her boyfriend is human and doesn't know that she is a vampire. Her love for the mortal man seems to be transforming Nocturna into a human, something that deeply upsets her grandfather.
Nighttime Fantasy," plays over a lengthy scene of Nocturna just walking through the streets. The rest of the music is composed by nobodies like Moment of Truth or The Heaven n' Hell Orchestra. There are long scenes of musicians singing or people dancing in a disco. Whether or not you like disco, the songs at least provide some energy to the movie. (Save for painful love ballad "Why Do Lovers Come Together?")
Energy is something the rest of "Nocturna" is definitely lacking in. The film is horribly paced. There are long scenes where not much happens. The movie barely has a plot, building itself around a series of hokey, one-note jokes. Stupid comedy is the name of the game in "Nocturna." Theodore lusts after Nocturna but she rejects him. The movie claims he is a werewolf but he never transform. Instead, this sets up a dumb gag about hairy palms. (Theodore is played by odd-ball stand-up comic Brother Theodore, who doesn't get to show off any talent he had.) There's a go-nowhere subplot about a council of vampires debating going public. One vamp complains about modern people eating too much sugar, making their blood unpalatable. Another vampire is a Huggy Bear-style pimp, who sells powdered blood. When a cop stumbles onto the vampire meeting, they all turn into cartoon bats and fly away. John Carradine and Yvonne De Carlo, both of whom shot their extended cameos in a few days, trade blood and bat-related puns. These are the kind of lame gags "Nocturna" is built around. None inspire laughter.
The saddest thing about "Nocturna" is that star Nai Bonet was apparently very invested in it. She raised about a third of the budget on her own. The film's production company bares her name. I don't know if it's the actress or the material but Bonet gives an incredibly flat, off-balanced performance. (Other parts of her are, uh, not so flat.) She would retire not long after the movie flopped, suggesting she took its failure personally. Some sources call the film a "cult classic" and maybe it is among disco fanatic. For the rest of us, "Nocturna" is a painful slog, a laughless and rhythmless stream of nonsense. [3/10]
Staired in Horror
"Staired in Horror" has one of the most novel premises of any "Tales from the Crypt" episode. A crook on the run from a cop-assisted lynch mob flees into the Louisiana swamp. He comes upon an old building where only an elderly woman lives, the elderly being his preferred type of victim. However, a beautiful young woman seemingly lives up stairs. The old home is cursed. The old woman grows younger the further up the stairs she walks, while any potential lover grows older while moving in the same direction. This forces the two to meet in the middle if they want to make love. Their potential coupling is interrupted when the cops catch up with the crook.
It's not often I say this but "Staired in Horror" is a "Crypt" premise that could actually sustain a feature length film. The episode, which was co-written by Teller of all people, barely has enough time to explore the idea in a half-and-hour. Just as the story is getting really good, it ends. There's still fun to be had here. Stephen Hopkins' direction is moody, the old house characterized by an amber tone. When the woman relates the tale of how she was cursed, the camera follows up the stairs after her. In voice-over, we hear the voices of the event as it happened. That's a cool shot. D. B. Sweeny is nicely despicable as the run-away murderer, despite the ridiculous Cajun accent he puts on. Rachel Ticotin is gorgeous when not under make-up, bringing a lot of sensuality to the role. R. Lee Ermy has a fun bit part as the shouting sheriff. Most every tale from the crypt has a cruelly ironic ending. "Staired in Horror" has maybe the most amusingly mean conclusion the show ever contrived. Though more obviously could have been done with such an interesting set-up, "Staired in Horror" is still a good time. [7/10]
Mr. Magnetism
Late in its third season, "So Weird" returns to the high school setting it started with. With the science fair quickly approaching, Annie attracts the attention of Zach. So many of the girls at Hope Springs High have a crush on Zach that he's nick-named Mr. Magnetism. This moniker becomes literal when his lab experiment gives Zach magnetic abilities. Seemingly bipolar, the boy pushes Annie away as often as he attracts her. Soon, he is abusing his new abilities, endangering his own life and the life of those around him.
"So Weird" rarely focused on romance and, to season three's benefit, that didn't change when Annie came on the scene. When a love interest was introduced, it was usually because it tied into the episode's theme. This is also true of "Mr. Magnetism." Sadly, the rest of the episode is typical cornball season three bullshit. Zach's abusive behavior is never threatening. He opens filing cabinets, moves some tables, and tosses sweet potatoes around the cafeteria. The creepiest thing he does is showed up outside Annie's house in the middle of the night. Though the stalking really should be the focus of the episode, it takes a back seat to cheap special effects and bad magnet puns. Craig Olejnik's performance is over the top and Zach's bad behavior is overly melodramatic. Just to further annoy me, the episode also features Annie's stupid spirit panther and a musical performance from Alexz Johnson. It's so disappointing to see Mackenzie Phillips, a pop music veteran, become a back-up singer to some would-be Christina Aguilera. At least the finale, where Zach crashes the science fair, features some dramatic direction from Paul Lynch. Lastly, in my experience, guys named Zach are rarely chick magnets in high school. [5/10]
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To show its renewed commitment to the future and the training of the young people in the region, Pan American Energy (PAE) is pleased to report that the registration for the 2016 edition of its "University and Technical Degree Scholarship Program" is still open for students from the Golfo San Jorge Region. The program seeks to facilitate the access to university or technical degrees and the completion of their studies to students who have a good academic record but lack the means to pay for their studies.
Applicants must comply with the following requirements: be Argentine-born (or naturalized by option), have been a permanent resident (at least for two years) in Comodoro Rivadavia, Sarmiento Caleta Olivia, Pico Truncado or Rada Tilly and have obtained a grade-point average equal to or higher than 7 over 10.
In Comodoro Rivadavia, the scholarships will be given at National University Patagonia San Juan Bosco (UNPSJB) to students who wish to pursue studies in Petroleum Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Industrial Engineering and Geology. In the north of the province of Santa Cruz, the scholarships will be given to students who wish to pursue studies in Electro-Mechanical Engineering or a Technical Degree in Oil Engineering at the National University from Patagonia Austral, either in Caleta Olivia and Pico Truncado. Silvia Gastón, from PAE's Institutional Relations, explained, "We are very happy with the scholarships for 2016. We have been able to diversify the range of academic proposals, and included the Technical Degree in Oil Engineering. To the traditional courses of studies offered by the College of Engineering, we have added Geology, delivered at the College of Natural Sciences, and have thus responded to the demands posed by the students."Candidates must send the information requested by March 18th, 2016. The Program´s terms and conditions, and the enrolment form, are available at: Candidates who wish to apply should go to www.pan-energy.com and complete the enrolment form, or write to email@example.com . Closing date for registration is March, 18th.


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Sparrows and Hedgehogs: Declining Causes
I jump in a taxi to the tuning-up-phase of the dawn chorus (around 4:30am) and I find myself unusually chatty for this time in the morning. Chris (the taxi driver) and I discuss various topics from train ticket prices, football, and night shifts to, eventually, my day job.
I explain that I work in wildlife management (the word 'ecologist' means next to nothing in most people's brains) and we both enter into a lively discussion about bird declines. Bird declines is a topic that Chris is very concerned about. We talk about some of the recent garden bird reductions (the 58% decline in house sparrow populations since 1979 is a truly shocking statistic to me: http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2015/mar/26/rspbs-big-garden-bird-watch-confirms-many-species-still-declining). Chris knows what is causing this drastic crash in the sparrow population: Sparrow Hawks, Buzzards, Red Kites and possibly Black-Headed Gulls. Black-Headed Gulls will eat anything given half a chance, after all.
Chris's suspicions on the cause of House Sparrow decline manage to distance humans from the root cause of this problem. I would suspect that changes in agricultural practices, a decline in interconnected habitats (we used to call them 'gardens') and predation by pet cats are probably high on the list of causes.
The BTO are currently researching House Sparrow declines and they favour the following:
• Reduction in the availability of favoured food, either for adults or chicks or both.
• Increased levels of pollution.
• Loss of suitable nesting sites.
• Increased prevalence of disease.
• Increased levels of predation (maybe Chris is right after all).
My chat with Chris makes me wonder whether we as nature conservationists and ecologists are communicating the right information to the public. Are we focusing too much on the decline without providing enough information about the cause? This picques the Media's interest, but what message does it leave people with? How can they help house sparrows? A similar issue recently arose regarding hedgehog population decline with Michaela Strachan announcing that hedgehogs are on a spiky version of the Doomsday clock, with only 10 years before they go extinct in the UK. What can we do about that? How can we stop it from happening? A statement like that just fills me with despair, and I know enough about hedgehog ecology to know that a) extinction in 10 years is unlikely and b) the plight of hedgehogs can be improved (have I mentioned how great gardens are?).
We need to be more accurate and meaningful in how we communicate such information and provide some solutions: we cannot keep announcing the end of all wildlife and expect that this will somehow lead to positive action. In this day and age the opposite seems more apparent.
The Importance of the Natura 2000 network and the Habitats Directive
The 21st May is European Natura 2000 day. This date celebrates the anniversary of the European Union government's adoption of the Habitats Directive: a powerful legislative instrument responsible for protecting seriously threatened habitats and species across the whole of Europe (along with the Birds Directive of 1979). This legislation protects many of the nature reserves we visit in the UK and ensures that habitats are not developed or damaged. It also supports key areas of work for Ecologists in the UK including the level of protection given to great crested newts and various bat species (including restrictions on disturbance via licensing). All this stems from the Habitats Directive.
At the heart of both the Habitats and Birds Directives is the creation of a network of protected sites which operate as a refuge for Europe's most vulnerable habitats and species. The Birds Directive requires the establishment of 'Special Protection Areas' (SPAs) for birds while the Habitats Directive requires 'Special Areas of Conservation' (SACs) to be designated. Together, SPAs and SACs make up a Europe-wide protected area network supported by all EU Member States. This protected area network is called the Natura 2000 network.
NatureBureau's history is entwined with the development of the Habitats Directive and it is the focus of much of our work. We have helped develop the Natura 2000 protected area network in many Eastern European countries including Romania and Croatia and we have also trained and supported government conservation advisors to develop protected area management plans and monitoring schemes for threatened species and habitats following the processes of the Habitats Directive. Our graphic design team also contribute to communicating the important work undertaken within the Natura 2000 network in European Commission newsletters, posters, leaflets and NATURA 2000, Protecting Europe's Biodiversity. The biodiversity of the European Union would be in a much worse state without the Natura 2000 network and the Habitats Directives valuable work protecting wildlife.
The Natura 2000 network is currently being appraised as part of the EU Nature Directives Fitness Check (http://ec.europa.eu/environment/nature/legislation/fitness_check/index_en.htm) and a campaign of support for the nature directives fronted by Europe's leading conservation organisations has amassed over 100,000 EU citizens to declare their support for the directives in the past week alone. People care about our wildlife and they want to see it protected.
Today let's show our support for the wildlife of Europe and the laws that protect it. Maybe you should go and visit your local SAC or SPA. They are probably closer than you think.
Emperor Penguins: Hardy enough for Antarctic winters, but are they hardy enough for Climate Change?
Imperial College London recently hosted an evening lecture with Professor Gerald Kooyman from the University of California. Prof. Kooyman has made countless expeditions to Antarctica to carry out research on the diving abilities of emperor penguins (Aptenodytes forsteri) and marine mammals. The advances in technology by his team have led to a greater understanding of the underwater life of emperor penguins, which had remained unseen and unknown. His research has revealed that the emperor penguin is able to dive for up to an astonishing 27 minutes in one breath, allowing them to dive as deep as 560m below the surface of the cold, Antarctic waters. They are able to do this by an incredible ability to lower their heart rate to just 3 beats a minute!
Whilst the life history of the emperor penguin has been well researched and captivated millions of us through various documentaries and films such as 'March of the Penguins', there is still much to learn about them. For example, where they go after their moult period is not properly understood, as accessing these moulting areas is a real challenge and only the toughest ice-breaker ships can risk moving in the pack ice.
Though this continent is as remote from human interference as possible, Antarctica is the most affected by climate change. The ice shelf is breaking away at an unprecedented rate, leaving less land available for penguins. Simultaneously, more snow is falling at the high altitudes. Antarctica is essentially building up in the middle and breaking away at the edges. More frequent and harsher storms put marine mammals and penguins at risk of injury from ice boulders being thrown around by the stormy sea. It appears that no part of this planet will escape the effects of climate change.
Working in remote areas of Antarctica is not easy, and much of Antarctica is inaccessible for months at a time. But with the commitment of a few select scientists, we are learning more about this fascinating animal. The emperor penguin is not only largest of all penguins, they can dive the deepest and longest of any diving bird on the planet. The male emperor is also the only land animal that can withstand the brutal Antarctic winters, but the question remains: are they hardy enough to withstand a changing climate?


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WFLA has announced that Eugene "Gene" Ramirez (right #1) will be the new weekday morning co-anchor at the Tampa station. He will co-anchor the newscasts from 4:30 to 7 a.m. with co-anchor Gayle Guyardo. He officially starts at the station January 26th.
Sources tell Florida News Center that Ramirez will be filling the chair that is currently occupied by Rod Carter (right #2) . Carter will be moving to the weekend shift, to anchor the evening/night newscasts. Current weekend anchor Josh Thomas (right #3) is moving to the weekday shift and will serve as general assignment reporter.
Ramirez comes to WFLA from Miami's WSVN, where he was general assignment reporter and regular fill-in host for the station's entertainment show Deco Drive. Prior to WSVN he worked as a contributor on CNN's various formats, a morning anchor at Miami's WSFL, a reporter for Orlando's cable-only News 13 and as a reporter at the Spanish-language WTPH in Fort Myers.
Carter has anchored the weekday morning shift on WFLA since 2010. He came to WFLA from Media General sister station, WTVM in Birmingham, AL. Prior to WTVM, he worked as a reporter and fill in anchor at WFLA.


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The Caenorhabditis elegans excretory cell extends tubular processes, called canals, along the basolateral surface of the epidermis. Mutations in the exc‐5 gene cause tubulocystic defects in this canal. Ultrastructural analysis suggests that exc‐5 is required for the proper placement of cytoskeletal elements at the apical epithelial surface. exc‐5 encodes a protein homologous to guanine nucleotide exchange factors and contains motif architecture similar to that of FGD1, which is responsible for faciogenital dysplasia. exc‐5 interacts genetically with mig‐2, which encodes Rho GTPase. These results suggest that EXC‐5 controls the structural organization of the excretory canal by regulating Rho family GTPase activities.
One of the central questions in animal development is how the formation of organ structure during development is controlled. Genetic approaches in model organisms such as the nematode Caenorhabditis elegans have been useful in providing new insights into the molecular mechanisms controlling organ structure formation.
The C. elegans excretory system is believed to regulate osmoregulation and waste elimination, analogous to the renal organs of higher animals. The excretory cell, and its associated gland, duct and pore cells, form the C. elegans renal system (Chitwood and Chitwood, 1974; Nelson et al., 1983; Broeks et al., 1995). The excretory cell is a large ectodermal cell located beneath the posterior pharyngeal bulb, and it extends tube‐like canals dorsally on both sides during embryogenesis (Hedgecock et al., 1987). Upon reaching the lateral epidermis, these canals bifurcate and grow anteriorly and posteriorly for nearly the length of the animal, creating an H‐shaped canal system (Figure 1A). The longer, posterior canal reaches epidermoblast V3 by the time of hatching, and V6 by the end of the first larval stage (L1), thus completing its active outgrowth. Active outgrowth at the tip of the canal accounts for less than one‐third of the adult canal length. The remaining growth occurs along the length of the canal, as the hypodermal cells, to which the canal is connected by gap junctions, expand. The C. elegans excretory cell provides a unique system to study the formation of organ structure in a unicellular epithelium.
In this study, we show that the exc‐5 gene is required for the formation of the excretory canal structure. exc‐5 encodes a protein homologous to guanine nucleotide exchange factors (GEFs) and contains motif architecture similar to that of FGD1, which is responsible for faciogenital dysplasia or Aarskog–Scott syndrome (Pasteris et al., 1994). Our results suggest that EXC‐5 controls the structural organization of the excretory canal by regulating activity of Rho family GTPases.
Results and Discussion
To understand how the formation of the canal structure is determined, mutants with abnormal excretory canals were isolated using the Tc1 mutator strain NL917. One isolate, km508, exhibits extremely large septate cysts, formed predominantly at the termini of shortened canals (Figure 1C). We mapped the km508 allele to the right arm of linkage group IV using STS mapping (Williams et al., 1992). Among the genes in this region lies exc‐5, previously isolated in a screen for mutations with tubulocystic defects in the excretory canal (Buechner et al., 1999). The similarity in phenotype and map position suggested that the km508 mutation might be located in the exc‐5 gene. Consistent with this observation, km508 failed to complement exc‐5(rh232).
Electron microscopy analysis revealed that the canals in wild‐type animals are embedded in the hypodermis and are spread extensively along the basement membrane that separates the hypodermis from the pseudocoelomic space (Figure 2A). The central lumen is surrounded by electron‐dense material, presumably actin‐based cytoskeleton (Figure 2B) (Nelson et al., 1983). In a large exc‐5 cyst, the electron‐dense cytoskeletal material appears disrupted, and no longer evenly surrounds the lumen. In addition, the lumen swells immensely (Figure 2C). These defects are consistent with a defect of the cytoskeleton at the apical membrane required for organizing cell shape, and raise the possibility that the EXC‐5 protein is required for the proper placement of cytoskeletal elements at the apical epithelial surface.
We cloned the exc‐5 gene by transposon tagging. This gene corresponds to the predicted C33D9.1 gene identified by the C. elegans sequencing consortium. A 13.7‐kb genomic DNA fragment that contains both regulatory and coding sequences of C33D9.1 was found to rescue the exc‐5(km508) mutant phenotype. Analysis of the exc‐5 cDNA indicated that the exc‐5 gene has 15 exons (Figure 3A) and encodes a single protein of 826 amino acids (Figure 3B). To confirm that we had cloned the correct gene, we sequenced the genomic DNA of three exc‐5 mutant alleles: km508, rh232 and n2672 (Figure 3). km508 has a Tc1 transposon insertion at Cys758. The rh232 mutation is a deletion that removes at least the first 12 exons of exc‐5 and thus is presumably a null allele. n2672 is a nonsense mutation occurring at Trp604.
To determine the expression pattern of EXC‐5, we generated a transgene, called exc‐5 5′::GFP, carrying a predicted exc‐5 promoter fused to the coding region for green fluorescent protein (GFP). exc‐5 5′::GFP drives GFP expression in the excretory canal (see Figure 4B). We also constructed a gene fusion containing the exc‐5 upstream regulatory sequence and its entire coding region fused to the coding region for GFP. This transgene, exc‐5::GFP, rescued the exc‐5 phenotype, suggesting that it was functional and expressed in all cells that require exc‐5 activity. GFP fluorescence was observed in the excretory canal (Figure 4A), consistent with the role this protein plays in the formation of canal structure. In addition, exc‐5 expression was also seen in parts of pharyngeal muscles, rectal epithelial cells, and several head and tail neurons.
The EXC‐5 protein contains, in order, a Dbl‐pleckstrin homology (DH‐PH) domain, a cysteine‐rich evolutionarily conserved zinc‐finger motif termed a FYVE domain, and a second PH domain (Figure 3C). This type of tandem DH‐PH domain is conserved among GEFs that act on members of the Rho GTPase family (Cerione and Zheng, 1996). The structural organization of EXC‐5 is strikingly similar to that of mammalian FGD1 and Frabin (Figure 3C). FGD1 was determined to be the locus responsible for faciogenital dysplasia or Aarskog–Scott syndrome, a multi‐systemic developmental disease affecting skeletal and urogenital systems (Pasteris et al., 1994). Frabin was identified as an F‐actin‐binding protein (Obaishi et al., 1998). FGD1 and Frabin act as GEFs for the Rho family GTPase Cdc42 (Olson et al., 1996; Zheng et al., 1996; Nagata et al., 1998; Obaishi et al., 1998; Umikawa et al., 1999). Taken together, these results suggest that EXC‐5 may function as a GEF for the C. elegans Rho family GTPases.
A number of Rho family members have been identified in C. elegans, including MIG‐2, CED‐10/RAC‐1, RAC‐2, CDC‐42 and RHO‐1 (Chen et al., 1996a,b; Zipkin et al., 1997; Reddien and Horvitz, 2000). Among them, activated and null mutations in the mig‐2 gene have been identified (Zipkin et al., 1997). To test whether EXC‐5 could act as a GEF for GTPases, we examined the genetic interaction between exc‐5 and mig‐2. Animals with the activated gm38 allele of mig‐2 exhibit normal canal structure (data not shown). We constructed exc‐5(rh232); mig‐2(gm38) double mutants. Activated MIG‐2 partially suppressed the Exc phenotype; these animals have longer posterior canals and much smaller cysts than do exc‐5(rh232) single mutants (Figure 1D and E). This supports the possibility that EXC‐5 functions as a GEF for Rho family GTPases in the formation of canal structure. However, unlike exc‐5 loss‐of‐function mutants, the mig‐2(mu28) null mutant animals have normal excretory canals (data not shown), suggesting that there are additional GTPase targets for EXC‐5 activity that control the structural organization of the excretory canal.
To examine the effect of EXC‐5 overexpression on canal structure formation, we generated transgenic animals carrying a high copy array of the exc‐5 5′::GFP or exc‐5::GFP genes. Whereas wild‐type animals carrying exc‐5 5′::GFP have longer posterior canals that reach a point in V6 at the L1 stage (Figure 4B), the canal in animals overexpressing exc‐5::GFP stops at a point between V1 and V2 (Figure 4C). Even at the L4 stage, animals overexpressing exc‐5::GFP have drastically shortened canal extension, which contains a convoluted tubule. Furthermore, exc‐5::GFP was found to be expressed at the apical surface of the cell (Figure 4D). Mosaic animals expressing exc‐5::GFP only in the excretory cells show a shortened canal phenotype also seen in mosaic animals deficient in canal expression of the basement membrane‐binding β1 integrin (data not shown). GFP fluorescence was visible only in the center of the cell body as streaks representing convolutions of the lumen (Figure 4E). Mosaic animals that express EXC‐5::GFP in cells other than the excretory canal show normal canal structure. This suggests that overexpression of EXC‐5 acts in a cell‐autonomous manner in the formation of abnormal canal structure. Electron microscopy analysis revealed that in animals overexpressing exc‐5::GFP, the excretory cell body is much larger than normal and exhibits multiple lumena due to convolutions of the lumenal surface within the canal (Figure 2D). However, the lumena have an apparently normal structure and are evenly surrounded by electron‐dense materials. In addition, in EXC‐5‐overexpressing canals, the canals have lost some of their attachment to the basement membrane. These results suggest that EXC‐5 overexpression causes the apical surface to form normally; tubule convolution results from the failure of canal extension, known to require basolateral protein function (Hedgecock et al., 1987; Gettner et al., 1995). In contrast to exc‐5 overexpression, the activated mig‐2 mutation does not affect the canal structure. This suggests that EXC‐5 may have another activity in addition to the activation of GTPases and that both activities may be required for the phenotypes induced by exc‐5 overexpression. In fact, Frabin possesses Cdc42‐activating and F‐actin‐binding activities, both of which are necessary for microspike formation (Umikawa et al., 1999).
In a developing multicellular organism, dynamic reorganization of the cytoskeleton is essential for many cellular functions, including changes in cell shape, adhesion and motility. Rho family GTPases regulate cytoskeletal reorganization (Hall, 1998). Our results suggest that the EXC‐5 protein is involved in the regulation of Rho family GTPase activity. exc‐5 loss‐of‐function mutations induce the formation of cysts in the excretory canal, whereas overexpression of exc‐5 causes convolutions of the apical surface within the canal. These results raise the possibility that EXC‐5 facilitates the formation of the canal structure by regulating the polarized organization of the cytoskeleton on the apical surfaces through activation of Rho family GTPases. Therefore, elucidating the role of exc‐5 in C. elegans development should lead to a better understanding of the role GEF‐GTPases play more generally in the formation of organ structure, and may shed light on the function of the FGD1 family of proteins involved in signal transduction.
Mutant isolation and genetic mapping.
exc‐5(km508) was isolated as a mutant with abnormal excretory canals by visual screening of ∼12 000 individuals of the mut‐7(pk204) strain NL917. km508 mapped between stP44 and stP4 on linkage group IV by PCR STS mapping (Williams et al., 1992).
Cloning of exc‐5.
The genomic sequence corresponding to exc‐5 was identified by use of a transposon display method. The mutant‐specific Tc1 insertion was found in the C33D9.1 gene. The mixture of two cosmids, C33D9 and W07F6, was found to rescue exc‐5(rh232), as did a subclone containing only the C33D9.1 gene. The 5′ terminus of the exc‐5 mRNA was analyzed by use of the 5′ RACE System for Rapid Amplification of cDNA Ends (Life Technologies). Molecular lesions were identified by direct sequencing of PCR products spanning the exc‐5 gene.
Analysis of canal defects.
Caenorhabditis elegans hermaphrodites were observed using a Zeiss Axioplan microscope equipped with a Plan 63 objective and differential interference contrast optics. Images were captured with a Hamamatsu Photonics C5810 Color Chilled 3‐CCD camera connected to a Macintosh G3 computer. To visualize the excretory canal, a construct expressing GFP under control of the sek‐1 promoter was coinjected with pRF4, which contains the rol‐6d gene (Mello et al., 1991). The sek‐1 gene encodes MAP kinase kinase (Kawasaki et al., 1999) and is expressed in excretory canals (Tanaka‐Hino and Matsumoto, unpublished result).
Electron microscopy.
L4 larvae and young adults were cut through the midbody and fixed immediately in buffered (199 mM HEPES pH 7.5) 3% glutaraldehyde, followed by post‐fixation in buffered 1% OsO4. After encasement in 1% agar, samples were dehydrated and embedded in Polybed 812 resin (Polysciences). Serial sections (∼70 nm) were post‐stained in uranyl acetate followed by lead citrate.
Transgene experiments.
To construct a plasmid that contains only the C33D9.1 gene, the SalI–PstI fragment was cloned into the SalI–PstI site of the pBSII KS(–) vector. This construct contained 12.5 kb of the upstream sequence, coding regions, and all of the introns of the exc‐5 gene, as well as 1.1 kb of its downstream sequence. The plasmid containing only the C33D9.1 gene was co‐injected into exc‐5(rh232) with a marker plasmid pEF1a, which contains the EF1a promoter fused to GFP (Kawasaki et al., 1999). To construct the exc‐5::GFP protein fusion gene, the 12.6 kb fragment from the cosmid clones W07F6 and C33D9 was fused to a SalI–BamHI DNA fragment containing GFP plus the unc‐54 3′ UTR from pPD95.75 (from A. Fire) using appropriate synthetic oligonucleotides. This construct contained 7.2 kb of the exc‐5 upstream sequence and 5.3 kb of the exc‐5 coding region and all introns. The plasmid containing the exc‐5::GFP fusion gene was coinjected with pRF4 into exc‐5(km508).
We thank G. Stephney for expert assistance in electron microscopy; C.I. Bargmann, A. Coulson, A. Fire, C.J. Kenyon, Y. Kohara, H. Qadota and the Caenorhabditis Genetics Center for materials; and M. Lamphier for critical reading of the manuscript. Supported by special grants for CREST and Advanced Research on Cancer from the Ministry of Education, Culture and Science of Japan (N.H. and K.M.); Daiko Foundation (K.M.); Uehara Memorial Foundation (K.M.); NIH DK55526, DK99‐012 and RR12596 (M.B. and D.H.H.); and Polycystic Kidney Research Foundation (M.B.).
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Don't you feel better? I know I sure do. Everything is wondrous and great in the world again. Overnight I can feel alot better after a 1 page press release from Wells Fargo. YIPPEE
You would not believe the emails, the phone calls, the conversations I have had in the last 48 hours. All of a sudden people want to buy bank stocks. Those toxic hated securities are now the hot item. People want to be apart of the game, they want to make a fortune. It is unbelievable. All on what? I still think we have higher to go, I don't think yesterday is the peak (though it may be) but the psychology has changed enough that we can start looking for the signs of the roll over. In late February and early March was the time to get rid of short exposure. Everyone thought the world was doomed. Less than 2 months later everyone and there dog wants to own bank stocks. Mind boggling.
One of my more educated friends sent me this:
I read your post this AM. I think you'll see a capital raise out of these guys in the next day or two, which seems like the only reason you would preanounce now. The odds are really stacked in the banks favor these days, at least from a reporting perspective. You underreserve, write-up the MSR, pro forma the new mark-to-market rules,etc. then come out with a press release with no details and then raise capital. I think your point is well taken that if this was going the other way (i.e. short) hell would be raised. But I'm not bitter or anything.
The thing with WFC really bothers me. The company is distorting economic reality and then lets assume goes and raises capital. Is that not fraud? Oh well.
As an example, the NCO (net charge off as a percentage of assets) rate was likely ~1.55% vs. 2.72% in 4Q08, 1.98% in 3Q08, and 1.55% in 2Q08. To me that just seems highly unlikely.
Did you get that. Tell me what the economy has done since Q2 2008? Has it gone up? Are defaults lower? Are borrowers paying back their debt at a higher rate? No, no, and no. And yet, if you parse through the press release, you know just enough to get to a 1.55% NCO charge off estimate. That is hilarious. So, as my friend points out, you undereserve, make you numbers look good, get a huge jump in the stock price, and then sell a huge block of stock diluting shareholders. Its crazy and fraudulent but allowed. Goldman Sachs isn't wasting any time. According to the WSJ Goldman is planning a multi billion share sell. As some of the savviest traders on the street, I am sure they have timed this share sell pretty well. Enjoy it America, your getting screwed just like you did in the housing debacle. The thing is, your choosing to do it but you will hate Wall St. once it happens and act like your a victim.
One more thing about this Wells Fargo thing. How many times have I heard people cooing about the net interest margin number Wells Fargo indicated of 4.1%? It is a good number but do people stop and think or are we just one massive blob that somebody starts saying how amazing that is and nobody stops to think if it is really amazing or not??? Read the press release from Q1 2008. Really, it is not that hard to read something, to do your own research, to think for yourself. It won't hurt you, I promise. In case you don't want to do that, I will tell you what it says. Wells Fargo had "net interest margin of 4.69%, up 7 basis points from prior quarter." Did you just read that??? That is 59 basis points, .59% higher a year ago than the pre-release number indicates it was for Q1 2009. I am being over dramatic. To be fair this new 4.1% includes poorer earning Wachovia assets. Wachovia was over a full 1% below Wells Fargo in NIM so that 4.1% is better than it appears on the surface if you consider the weighted average nature of these assets. Just don't think this 4.1% is some sort of record.
Well, I am out for the rest of the weekend. Going to a lake house and messing around the South Central Texas area. I do think we most likely have further to go. I am not loading up on shorts yet but this is the ying to March lows yang. At some point I am confident we will start heading lower once again. Time will tell if I am wrong and the world is once again is saved.
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One passage of scripture that stuns me with its depth and beauty is Jesus' High Priestly Prayer from John chapter 17 (click here to read). This prayer is the pinnacle of the Farewell Discourse, the teachings of Christ to His disciples in John 13-17. Immediately after John 17, Jesus headed to the Garden of Gethsemane.
Two verses stand out from John 17 that help us understand the extent of Christ's atonement. In John 17:6, Jesus prays, "I have manifested your name to the people whom you gave me out of the world. Yours they were, and you gave them to me, and they have kept your word." A few verses later, in John 17:9, our Lord says, "I am praying for them. I am not praying for the world but for those whom you have given me, for they are yours."
When we read these verses, several things stand out:
First, God the Father gave specific people to Jesus.
Second, Jesus made Himself known to those particular people.
Third, these people first belonged to God the Father.
Fourth, these people kept God's word.
Fifth, Jesus prays for these particular people.
Sixth, Jesus does not pray for the world.
So what is going on here? It is clear from this passage that God the Father chose specific people that He then gave to His Son, Jesus Christ. During His time on earth, Jesus made Himself known to those people who had been given to Him. These people were the ones who ended up keeping His word. In other words, they became followers of Christ. When Jesus prays, He prays for those specific people that had been given to Him. Christ makes a point of saying that He does not pray for the world.
How do these verses impact our understanding of the atonement? Specifically related to the extent of the atonement, do these verses support a particular redemption (limited atonement) or a general redemption (general atonement)?
John 17:6 and John 17:9 clearly show us that God has a particular people that have been given to Jesus. Christ causes Himself to be known to these people, who then follow and obey Him. Jesus prays for these people, but not for the entire world.
There can be no doubt that these verses support particular redemption. The entire theme of these verses is that God has a specific people. Christ prays for only these people. Therefore, Christ would have died for these specific people.
It would be outlandish to say that Christ died for the sins of those whom He was not given, who do not follow Him, and whom He does not even pray for.
God has a specific plan of redemption which began before the foundation of the world (see Eph. 1:3-5). This plan extends to the end of time and beyond (see Eph. 1:13-14). This plan is for the redemption of a specific people, whom God has chosen out. These people will all turn to Christ in repentance and belief.
In this specific plan, God the Son died for this specific people. All of the atoning work of the cross is effective. If, on the other hand, Jesus had died for the sins of all humanity, then most of the atoning work of the cross would have been wasted (since the vast majority of people are not saved). We know that God's work is not wasted.
When Jesus prays in John 17, He prays for God's specific, particular people. These are the same people for whom He died. Christ prays for His own children.


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Zodiac signs can basically tell you anything and everything about your life. Want to know what to eat for breakfast? Your zodiac sign can totally tell you that! Well, we're actually joking with that one.
Your zodiac sign can't decide between Cheerios and Fruit Loops for you, but it can totally predict what type of guys will break your heart.
Getting your heart broken can be one of the most painful things you ever feel. Whether someone cheats on you, someone passes away, or the love of your life leaves you — there's no way to spin it, it's awful. We know that emotions have a great impact on our health, so it's important to stay positive even when you are broken-hearted. But, if this happens often, maybe you should see what your stars hold for you.
Your mood swings put a real damper on your relationships. At first, your significant other says that they can handle you at your best AND at your worst, but they don't realize what they signed up for. Just as soon as you start to get attached, they discover they bit off more than they can chew.
The only way this end is with inevitable heartbreak, sorry.
TAURUS (April 20 – MAY 20)
This sign is very loyal but at the expense of being innately stubborn. Taurus people can really hold a grudge, often much longer than necessary. This sullenness can drive partners away.
You can be so inconsistent that your partner has no idea whether you're serious about the relationship or not. You're nervous about putting yourself out there, but ultimately it's the reason you get your heart broken.
You're significant other usually ends things with you before you have the chance to end things with them.
Cancers are very caring to other people, however, they are also clingy and needy when they enter a relationship. So, the partner may feel smothered and this clinginess can be off-putting. Let your partner have some space if you don't want your relationship to be ruined.
LEO (July 23 – AUGUST 22)
Leo is the sign that won't cheat on you, and in a lot of ways that's the best thing to have in a monogamous partner, but you also tend to be egotistical and vain. Those aren't really particularly ideal tendencies. You argue points to fiercely and you try too hard to win. You might feel good about yourself in doing so, but it's really irritating to the people around you.
Virgo is possibly the most suspicious of all signs. They are easily overwhelmed with doubt and jealousy, which can be detrimental even for the strongest relationships. Establishing trust is crucial to a thriving relationship.
Of all the star signs, Libras are probably the least likely to initiate a breakup. They hate confrontations and ending relationships of all kinds tends to be quite hard for them. However irritating they may find you, Libras are good at sweeping contentious issues under the rug and hiding their discontent behind a sweet smile. They're also big procrastinators and making their mind up to dump you can take them a very long time.
Libras are very hopeful and think they can change their partner. Sometimes they select their partners really bad, so they end up heartbroken. So, we all know that people don't change like that, and if you don't pick your partner well, you might end up with a broken heart.
Despite being one of the most passionate signs of the zodiac, Scorpio is also the most jealous one. This sign even tends to possess and control their partner, which is a disaster waiting to happen. Personal freedom is something Scorpios must be aware of.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 – DECEMBER 21)
Sagittarius is the kind of sign to hike a 14'er one day and go scuba diving the next. That can be a lot of fun for your partner, but also a little bit tiring. Your high expectations will get you into trouble. If you're an extrovert and your partner is an introvert, let them stay home once for a while. It's not an insult to your lifestyle. Just know not everyone can be as adventuresome as you.
You need to learn to pick your battles. Let go of the stupid little things that are common in every relationship and accept them. You have to forgive your partner for the things that don't really matter when you look at the big picture.
If you continue to hold every single thing over his head then you'll eventually send him packing.
Aquarius is smart. You're the kind of person who always has some witticism on the tip of your tongue. It can be kinda fun to be with such a quick-minded person but know when to turn it off. You tend to get into tit-for-tat type arguments and squabbles with people, and that can turn off a lover real quick.
PISCES (February 19 – MARCH 20)
Pisces is really emotional, and their biggest set-back is that many times they cling to their ex-lovers. So, if you start dating someone new while you still love your ex, the new relationship is not going to last long. Learn to get over your exes if you want your future relationships to last.


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Firefighter ordered to give DNA sample in sexual harassment case
Firefighter Richard Forte was ordered to give the sample after a female firefighter found ejaculate on her extra pair of pants that she uses for 24-hour shifts
By Jolene Cleaver
UTICA, N.Y. — During a roughly minute-long Friday court appearance, Oneida County Court Judge Michael Dwyer ordered Utica firefighter Richard Forte to provide a DNA sample.
This in answer to an order requesting the sample submitted during a Tuesday court proceeding.
Oneida County District Attorney Scott McNamara said previously "a female (firefighter) went out on a call, and when she returned she found ejaculate on an extra pair of her pants" that she keeps in a private room of the station house she uses when she works a 24-hour shift.
Court papers confirm the substance lab tested positive for semen. The pants were cargo pants the female firefighter purchased independently as a substitution for department-issued pants that did not fit her as well.
As of Friday, no charges had been filed in the case. Court records also note that if charges were to be lodged, the offense would amount to misdemeanor fourth-degree criminal mischief.
Forte is scheduled to return to court next Thursday. That day, a swab will be taken for the test.
"(But) he has a week to ask a higher court to stop it," Assistant District Attorney Dawn Lupi said outside the courtroom.
"I'll be making an application to stay the order," said Forte's attorney Anthony LaFache. The move will be made Monday or Tuesday, he said.
LaFache also said he disagrees with Dwyer's Friday order on a number of issues, including the lack of probable cause regarding his client's link to the alleged act, and also to the characterization of the severity of the action.
In a copy of the Friday written order granting the DNA swab be obtained from Forte, obtained by the Observer-Dispatch, Dwyer wrote, "The mere fact that the crime is a misdemeanor does not mean it is not serious."
"It is, of course, less serious than a felony or other misdemeanors which may involve personal injury or greater economic loss."
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The Hearst Castle
When I think of holiday destinations, I always remember when my family and I visited the Hearst Castle back in 1974. Visiting that amazing castle was one of the most breath taking experiences I have ever had. The splendor of the Hearst Castle is nothing short of amazing. The treasures from around the world that compose the Hearst Castle are so incredible that this enchanted wonderland could only compare with some of the most beautiful castles in Europe. There in the heart of San Simeon in the coastal highway of California is one of the most breathtaking places in America.
The History of The Hearst Castle
William Randolf Hearst
The Hearst Castle is the ultimate creation of publishing mogul, William Randolf Hearst. Heart amassed impressive art collections that included many paintings, oriental rugs, religious textiles, sculptures, silver, furniture and antique ceilings. He had collected so much that his vast collection is not only part of the Hearst Castle, but it was also placed in his other properties and what he couldn't keep, in his various residences, he kept in warehouse in the east and west coast. If one goes to the Hearst Castle, one can see that Mr. Hearst must have amassed many treasures, because the castle has room after room of priceless collections from around the world.
Mr. Hearst dreamed of building a dwelling similar to the magnificent castles he had seen when he toured Europe as a child. The Hearst Castle was the realization of this dream. For the project he hired architect, Julia Morgan, who worked on making this project a reality for twenty eight years. Hearst used the castle as his primary residence and there he entertained the Hollywood elite as well as political and sports personalities. Due to illness, in 1947 Mr. Hearst had to leave his dream castle to seek medical help, he later died in 1951.
Julia Morgan
Julia Morgan was the first woman to graduate from the University of California in Berkly, with a degree in civil engineering. Ms. Morgan then went on to open her own architectural firm in 1904. She was very successful and one of Morgan's first architectural commissions was to remodel and complete the Phoebe Hearst Hacienda del Pozo de Verona in Pleasanton, California.
It was Ms. Morgan's style of architecture that set her apart. Her style centered on using California vernacular mixed with distinct arts and crafts, the included exposed support beams and horizontal lines that blended with the landscape, an exclusive use of shingles, California Redwood and earth tones. Her uniqueness and ability to see past the ordinary caught the attention of Mr. Hearst, who hired Ms. Morgan in 1919 to design the Hearst Castle, a project that took twenty eight years to realize. Ms. Morgan retired in 1950 and died in 1957.
How this Dream Castle Came to Be
In 1865 George Hearst purchased forty thousand acres of ranch land, later in 1919 his only son William Randolf Hearst inherited the land from his mother, Phoebe Apperson Hearst. Through his entrepreneurial abilities William Hearst was able to expand the property to encompass 250,000 acres of land. This was a place where the Hearst family and their friends would go on camping trips. Even though this camping trips reflected the luxurious life style enjoyed by the Hearst family, William Hearst yearned for something more.
Mr. Hearst then went to the very talented architect, Julia Morgan with one simple instruction " Miss Morgan, we are tired of camping out in the open at the ranch in Saint Simeon and I would like to build a little something." Together they set of to build one the most amazing castles in the world. The castle has 165 rooms, 127 acres of beautiful gardens, as well as breath taking terraces, pools and walkways. Deserving the name, Hearst later gave his property, and that was the Enchanted Hill.
The Heart Castle is the home of such magnificent artistic treasures as the Three Graces, Neptune, The Marriage Chest, The Constance of Scipio, Nine Muses of Sarcophagus, and others. The Hearst Castle is also famous for the Neptune Pool, a project that took twelve years to build. It is one of the largest of approximately 5000 house museums in the United States. Once a private residence, the Hearst Castle was donated by the Hearst Corporation to the people of the State of California in 1957. It has been one of California's greatest tourist attractions, since the dedication ceremony held on June 2, 1958.
YouTube video by CaliforniaTravelTips
Information for those wanting to Visit the Hearst Castle
For those visiting the Hearst Castle, for the first time, it is recommended that you go on tour one, of the various tours offered. The duration of this tour is one hour and forty five minutes, this includes the bus ride to and from the castle. On this tour first time visitors get to see the Casa Del Sol, an eighteen room guest house facing the Pacific Coastline, The Neptune Pool & Roman Pool, beautiful gardens, and last but not least the Casa Grande, this is the main house.
In the Casa Grande one gets to see the Assembly room, the largest four sitting rooms, the Refectory, which is the main dining room of the Hearst Castle, the Morning Room which is furnished with many Spanish antiques, the Billiard room and last but not least the Theater, which is the largest room of Casa Grande.
If you have already experienced the magic of tour one, you may want to try tour two which focuses more on the architectural elements, as well as the works of art contained in the Casa Grande. Tour 2 also include the Doge Suite, the kitchen and pantry, the library, as well as the Neptune Pool and Roman Pool.
There are also three other tours that focus on other elements of this vast and marvelous castle. On all tours guests are required to spend time outside as well as inside the castle. Since California weather can vary, it is recommended that guests wear various layers of clothing, and comfortable footwear. On the tours guests are required to stand for long periods of time as well as climb and walk. Visitors with special medical considerations should look into the the accessibly designed tour, or check at the visitor center to know the hilltop temperatures.
The accessibility tour is similar to tour one, but without having to take any stairs and the guests may either bring their own wheel chairs or borrow one from the facility. If the visitor is able to walk, they can do so at a slow pace using the ramps. Trams are also used to escort the visitors on the tour route. So if you have a special need or just hate climbing stairs, you may want to consider taking the accessibility tour.
You can purchase tickets at the visitor center, but in order to secure a place it is wise that you reserve in advance either online or by calling their toll free number. There is also reduced pricing for those taking a group tour.
If you are looking for a great holiday destination, and are in California, then go to take a ride along the breath taking California coastal highways to San Simeon and experience the splendor of the lovely road side motels, many with indoor pools to be enjoyed year round and a scenery that you will never forget. I still have fond memories of that holiday with my family and that was over thirty five years ago. Make your next holiday a memorable one and go visit a castle, the most beautiful castle in America, the unforgettable Hearst Castle.
I went there when I was a kid. I loved it. Thanks for the trip back in time.
- Harlan
I remember visiting Hearst Castle in the 1970's and how I wanted to live there. Your hub has brought back all it's magnificence and beauty that I remember. Great hub!
Very beautiful Castle. Great hub.
A great hub about a truly fascinating place. I have visited a couple of times. I am used to the castles of Europe but this one was still spectacular.
I just love castles. Didn't know about this one. Thanks for writing about it. Last year we traveled to Scotland and got to see some incredible castles - stirling, Edinburgh and others. Thanks for a great hub.
Internetwriter62, I've been to the Hearst Castle only once about 10 years ago but Your words did a good job at transporting me back!
I'm glad you mention the accessibility tour as I have a wheelchair-bound friend who has been wanting to see this place. Have they always had that? I honestly can't remember hearing about it before reading this hub.
Wow...I have to visit the castle when I get around to visiting the West Coast. It might be a little overwhelming for me, but it still sounds like a memorable experience. And the natural setting you describe makes it all worth it. I never even knew it existed--thanks for shedding light on this place!
Hi Internetwriter62 - Loved the beautiful pictures and description of this scenic castle. My husband is from So. California so maybe one day we'll get out there and check it out. Enjoyable hub.
Great hub - the castle looks and feels like something out of Europe. You have done a spectacular job representing what Hearst tried and did achieve with it. Citizen Kane does seem fitting as you point out.
Uhmm, is it ... haunted?
A great hub! I loved the video...The castle is definitely a place to visit if one has the opportunity!!!
I agree, I was there 9 years ago, it is one of the most beautiful things I've ever seen. Beautiful article!
I was near there but we didn't get the chance to visit Hearst Castle. I'll keep my fingers crossed that I get to go back there.
Living in the Pacific Palisades, near what we call Avenue Z America, we pop on the Pacific Coast Hwy (PCH) and head North. The Castle visit is a great day especially with out of towners. Also, there are so many cost-effective overnight motels within a half hour drive, that staying over to walk the beach, interact with hundreds of seals, eat great clam chowder plus other surprisingly dishes, window shop hundreds of quaint shops, makes a Caste visit and its area a wonderful weekend get away. David Russsell
I visited Hearst Castle 10 years ago and your hub reminded me of this great visit. It was awesome.
This castle is breath taking beautiful. Great hub.


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Notre Dame's first home game is Saturday against South Florida.
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23 year-old and 5'6" tall, Imogen Mitchell of Ponteland says beauty pageant competitions are like an addiction. She joined Miss Grand United Kingdom in August last year where she went home 1st runner-up, then joined at Miss Earth England in September representing North East and again she was a runner-up.
In November last year she had the chance to represent UK at the Miss Globe pageant in Albania. She was handpicked by the national director of Miss Globe UK after she was spotted in her two national pageants where she finished second.
Imogen, competed against over 40 delegates from around the world but luck wasn't seating beside her, so she went home empty handed.
But Imogen didn't easily give up. This year she applied and qualified to be one of the 30 finalists for Miss Universe Great Britain 2015. She admitted pageants had become something of an addiction.
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If Imogen Mitchell of England felt she was addicted to beauty pageants can we consider these women as a beauty pageants addict too? ( Beauty Queens who joined different major national or international pageants )
Zandra Flores. She joined Miss Philippines Earth 2012, Bb. Pilipinas 2013, Mutya ng Pilipinas 2013, Miss World Philippines 2013, Miss Universe Great Britain 2014, Miss Supranational UK 2014 and Miss Supranational 2014.
Paula Bianca Paz. Joined Bb. Pilipinas 2009, Bb. Pilipinas 2011, Miss World Philippines 2011, Miss World Philippines 2013 and Miss Philippines Earth 2014.
Riza Santos. Joined Miss Earth Canada 2006, Miss Earth 2006, Miss World Canada 2011, Miss World 2011, Miss Universe Canada 2013 and Miss Universe 2013
Paulina Malulu. Joined Miss International Namibia 2012, Miss International 2012, Miss Universe Namibia 2013, Miss Universe 2013, Miss World Namibia 2013, Miss World 2013 and Miss Earth 2014.