As spring arrives, Events and Outreach and Eco-Justice, as part of Mission, are planning for a BHCC presence at Mt. Lebanon’s Earth Day Celebration on April 28. Stay tuned for more information.
The PA Resource Council has released its Spring 2024 Collection Event schedule. This includes Household Chemicals, Hard to Recycle Materials and soon -to-be-released E-Waste. Click on this link for details and area collection dates.
While there is a growing movement to replace our lawns to create a more eco-friendly habitat in support of pollinators, it doesn’t have to be an all-or-nothing approach. This Washington Post article discusses how to evaluate your yard and decide when and how much of your yard to adapt in a more gradual process.


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Is robot policing the way of the future? Dubai is well on its way to finding out.
The emirate, one of seven in the UAE, is taking a technological leap of faith this week as it introduces its first robot officer to the Dubai police force. Designed by the Spanish company PAL Robotics, the specialized REEM robot stands 5 feet 6 inches high and looks like a knight in shining white plastic armor, riding in on its wheels (rather than a horse).
This is just the first step for the Dubai police department. The department aims to have 25 percent of its police force composed of robot officers by the year 2030. "We are looking to make everything smart in Dubai Police. By 2030, we will have the first smart police station which won't require human employees," Brigadier Khalid Nasserl Al Razouqi, the General Director of Dubai Police's Smart Services Department, told Gulf News.
What can the robot police officer do? The prototype unveiled last year at GITEX, an annual Dubai-based electronics trade show, was basically a glorified kiosk, complete with a touch screen interface. Using an integrated tablet on the robot's midsection, people could report crimes, submit paperwork, and pay fines for traffic violations. It's unclear how or if the robot has been upgraded since then, though Dubai police were working with Watson, IBM's AI system, on voice command recognition. Eventually, the department plans on using the robots as full-fledged police officers.
But does "smart," the term the Dubai Police Department uses to describe their new robot initiative, mean better? It isn't clear how the public will react to a robot police officer. Will people trust a robot more implicitly, assuming it won't have the same biases human officers have? It's also possible people might feel uncomfortable approaching a robot to report a crime, leading to underreporting.
While there are questions surrounding Dubai's implementation of its robot officer, it's clear that other countries will be watching Dubai's experiment closely as they weigh the pros and cons of their own robotic police force.

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Microsoft Gaming has posted the trailer on Twitter presented during the TGA of games that will land on Xbox and Game Pass during 2023, preparing us for a year of highly anticipated releases.
In the trailer, in addition to some very important titles that have already entered the gigantic Game Pass catalog, we can take a look at the games ready to land on our screens during the next year. If you are among those who are still considering whether to buy PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series S / X, the Microsoft calendar could remove any doubts.
The great 2023 of Xbox
2023 promises to be a great year for the Game Pass, ready more than ever to welcome releases that are also highly anticipated by the community. Titles like Starfield, Redfall, Forza Motorsport are just some of the most anticipated video games ready to enter the launch on the green platform catalogue.
The hunger of strategic lovers can be appeased by Age of Empires 4, while for those waiting for an action with an oriental flavor there is the adrenaline Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty, demonstrating Microsoft’s strong interest in the new pearls developed by external studios , so as to baste a catalog that is not only numerous but above all suitable for every palate.
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The trailer introduces us to more than 15 titleswe are going to illustrate them below so that you can better prepare yourself for the 2023 Xbox calendar:
- Minecraft Legends: real-time strategy with role-playing elements, set in the dimension of Minecraft’s iconic “squared sandbox”. The title is expected to launch in 2023 on PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X / S, arriving from day one on Xbox and PC and Game Pass.
- Forza Motorsport (2023): sequel to Forza Motorsport 7, simply titled Forza Motorsport, thus representing a reboot of the Forza series, the iconic series of driving simulation video games developed by Turn 10 Studios and Playground Games and published by Xbox.
- Atomic Heart: First-person action RPG set in an alternate reality where hyper-advanced technology has fallen into the hands of a futuristic Soviet Union. The protagonist of Atomic Heart is an officer of a special branch of the KGB and it is his (and the player’s) task to explore what remains of the Soviet empire, overrun by robots and holograms.
- Flintlock – The Siege of Dawn: gods and guns collide in a brand new open world RPG adventure. The Gate to the Afterlife has been opened and the undead armies of the old Gods have fled. The living are on the verge of extinction. It is time for the coalition armies to reconquer the world. Embark on an epic journey of vengeance, magic and gunpowder to lead the last siege of humanity against the hordes of the dead.
- Starfield: yet another great open world rpg from Bethesda, Starfield is the sci-fi adventure that takes the player to explore planets and galaxies with absolute freedom, bringing him to meet sensational characters and engaging in last-minute fights. Starfield is the game with the most lines of dialogue among all of Bethesda’s IPs, with more than 250,000 dialogues reported, more than Fallout 4 and Skyrim combined. Starfield is preparing to offer the deepest and most detailed quests of any other Bethesda title, allowing for a progression of the protagonist’s character as well. Starfield is the most ambitious sci-fi title of recent years, a sort of more narrative Star Citizen and more devoted to a single player experience.
- Wo Long – Fallen Dynasty: action RPG developed by Team Ninja and set in 184 AD, in a China where peace is now a distant memory. In Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty we will find ourselves in the middle of the Yellow Turban revolt, which is sweeping every corner of the nation, while the Han dynasty has just embarked on the road of its long and inexorable decline: the War of the Three Kingdoms is about to begin. As if all of this weren’t enough, a horde of demons has suddenly risen, wreaking even more havoc on a country already devastated by the ongoing conflict.
- Party Animals: competitive fighting game in which physics plays a central role and players will be able to use animals of various kinds: puppies, kittens, ducks, bunnies, sharks, dinosaurs and even unicorns. The animals can strike, lunge, jump, kick and headbutt each other, while also using a diverse list of weapons.
- Replaced: set in America, precisely a sci-fi version of the 80s represented with a retro-futuristic taste, made with a splendid 2.5D in pixel art. Replaced tells a dystopian story, as is the tradition of the genre, in a context of violence and abuse, the player must fight and explore environments rich in detail. We will take on the role of REACH, an artificial intelligence trapped in a human body against his will, who struggles to adapt to human life in the dystopian city of Phoenix.
- red fall: Open-world co-op first-person shooter from Arkane Austin, the award-winning team behind the two masterpieces Prey and Dishonored. The city of Redfall is besieged by a legion of vampires who have cut off the island from the outside world. Trapped with a band of survivors, the player is called upon to team up with others to create the perfect team of vampire slayers in an Arkane-style action game.
- Monster Hunter Rise: new chapter of the famous fanchise, Monster Hunter Rise features the same “open” world popularized by that commercial hit called Monster Hunter World. The title brings back the typical gameplay of the franchise, focused on fights with huge bosses and cooperative adding to the whole a lot of small variations that serve to further spice up the gaming experience.
- Persona 3 Portable: Japanese-style gdr, the fourth spin-off of the famous saga produced by Atlus is ready to return to Xbox as well.
- The Last Case of Benedict Fox: Take on Benedict Fox’s latest case and dive into a twisted world of secret organizations, forbidden rituals and cold-blooded murder. In this Lovecraftian Metroidvania we will enter the memories of deceased victims to search for clues and fight demons, arriving in spring 2023.
- Age of Empires IV: fourth episode of the most important historical RTS series in the history of gaming: AoE IV arrives fifteen years after Age of Empires III.
- ravenlok: new action adventure game developed by Cococucumber in which we will use a girl who will discover a mirror-portal to a magical kingdom: her aim will be to fight with particular characters and the numerous enemies scattered throughout the kingdom, armed with sword and shield, until to challenge the Caterpillar Queen.
- STALKER 2 – Heart of Chornobyl: direct sequel to the first-person shooter with horror elements that has fascinated millions of players, fascinated by the Chernobyl contaminated area, the territory in Ukraine affected by the terrible consequences of the accident that occurred at the nuclear power plant in 1986. STALKER 2 will feature a vast open world in which the player will have to explore the wasteland in an eerie and lonely atmosphere, facing both human and monstrous enemies.
- ARK 2: In this sequel, which boasts the presence of Vin Diesel, the protagonist suddenly awakens in a primordial world full of dinosaurs and humans vying for domination.

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Prairie Village City Council voted, 10-1, on Monday to approve indoor masking, with amendments.
One amendment states that masking will not be required if “there is reasonable proof everyone is vaccinated,” according to a city spokesperson.
Earlier this month, Councilwoman Jori Nelson called for city staff to draft an ordinance mandating masks indoors.
The ordinance included certain exceptions for private businesses and religious ceremonies.

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Within the intensely creative climate of Athens, the Athens Area Arts Council seeks to shine a light on the many cultural goings on while bringing people together to celebrate the richness of Athens' culture.
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Tonight, the AAAC will do both, holding its annual arts celebration and meeting at Little Kings with a host of performers, including the pyrotechnic performance artists of TePOOKatoo, a short film and presentation from the Athens Film Foundation featuring a video by Athens artist Kevin Hoth, performances by Warehouse Collective dancers, Troupe Hameeda belly dancers and a rousing performance by Athens Artist of the Year (2004) for the Athens Banner-Herald, Five Eight.
In addition to the performance, the event seeks to both inform current and potential members about Arts Council activities, and to expose the public to a variety of the unique art forms thriving in Athens.
Highlights of the AAAC's 2005 plan include the "Art Decko" project in the College Avenue parking deck, a sponsorship program for area artists and a new, expanded community arts calendar at www.athensarts.org.
The purpose of the AAAC is to integrate the artistic resources of the Athens area into Athens' educational institutions and economy; to serve as a clearinghouse for information about the arts; to provide educational and professional support services to working artists; and to bring the arts to underserved populations in the Athens area.
Celebrate the Arts is free and will feature a cash-only bar and refreshments. Donations will be accepted for the Athens Area Arts Council.
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TePOOKatoo pyrotechnic performance, video by Athens Film Foundation, Warehouse Collective dance and Troupe Hameeda Bellydance
When: 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 24
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The Ghana Journalist Association (GJA) has advised its members who have their names in the Early Voting List to make sure they cast their ballots on Tuesday, December 1, 2020, or they will be disenfranchised.According to the association, anyone who fails to cast his/her ballot on December 1 will not be given the opportunity to vote on Monday, 7th December 2020.
The President of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), Roland Affail Monney made this known in an interview with Samuel Eshun, host of the Happy Morning Show aired on e.TV Ghana and Happy 98.9 FM.
He said, “Every journalist on the Special Voting List must make sure to vote on December 1. You should maximize the opportunity and vote because if you fail to vote on that day, your name will not be on the register for the December 7 elections”.
Addressing the absence of the names of some media personnel on the Special Voting List, Affail Monney advised media practitioners to move forward as it was not the fault of the Electoral Commission (EC). “They were mistakes in the forms filled by some media personnel and that is why some of them were not able to partake in the Special Voting process”.
The Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana published the Special Voting list for individuals who will vote early on Tuesday, December 1 as a result of their duties on election day (December 7, 2020).
The Special Voting covers security personnel, media personnel and election officials who will be unable to vote at the polling stations where they registered on the day of the general election (December 7, 2020).
The EC, however, received backlash from some media personnel who did not find their names in the list regardless of applying to partake in the Special Voting process.


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Winner of the 1982 National Book Award for Biography, Mornings on Horseback is the brilliant biography of the young Theodore Roosevelt. Hailed as a masterpiece by Newsday, it is the story of a remarkable little boy, seriously handicapped by recurrent and nearly fatal attacks of asthma, and his struggle to manhood.
In the year 2010, computers are the new superpowers. Those who control them control the world. To enforce the Net Laws, Congress creates the ultimate computer security agency within the FBI: the Net Force. A Union Jack appearing on computer screens all over the world is just a harbinger of the danger to come. As cyberspace is thrown into chaos, several computer experts suffer strokes while hunting the deadly hacker in virtual reality. One of them is the Net Force's own Jay Gridley.
It all started when my sister, Thea, discovered an old, mysterious map. In no time at all, my sister dragged me and my cousin Trap into her treasure hunt. It was an adventure I'd never forget.
First, the unthinkable: a security breach at a secret U.S. government facility unleashes the monstrous product of a chilling military experiment. Then, the unspeakable: a night of chaos and carnage gives way to sunrise on a nation, and ultimately a world, forever altered. All that remains for the stunned survivors is the long fight ahead and a future ruled by fear—of darkness, of death, of a fate far worse.
"Oops, didn't mean to get the abridged version..."
Kennedy's Last Days is a gripping account of the events leading up to the most notorious crime of the 20th century. Adapted from Bill O’Reilly’s best-selling historical thriller, Killing Kennedy, this audiobook will have young listeners - and grown-ups too - hooked on this fascinating and colorful period of history. In the first term of his presidency, as the Cold War escalates, John F. Kennedy struggles to contain the growth of Communism while dealing with the many other complexities facing him as president of the United States.
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Based on the newly released personal letters of Albert Einstein, Walter Isaacson explores how an imaginative, impertinent patent clerk, a struggling father in a difficult marriage who couldn't get a teaching job or a doctorate, became the mind reader of the creator of the cosmos, the locksmith of the mysteries of the atom and the universe. His success came from questioning conventional wisdom and marveling at mysteries that struck others as mundane.
In this sweeping, enthralling biography, acclaimed historian David Hackett Fischer brings to life the remarkable Samuel de Champlain - soldier, spy, master mariner, explorer, cartographer, artist, and Father of New France. We remember Champlain mainly as a great explorer. On foot and by ship and canoe, he traveled through what are now six Canadian provinces and five American states. Over more than 30 years he founded, colonized, and administered French settlements in North America.
"Excellent Narration - Illuminating History"
Joe Allston is a retired literary agent who is, in his own words, "killing time before time gets around to killing me." His parents and his only son are long dead, leaving him with neither ancestors nor descendants, tradition nor ties. His job, trafficking the talent of others, had not been his choice. He passes through life as a spectator. But a postcard from a friend causes him to return to the journals of a trip he had taken years before.
Unable at first to find a publisher for his evocative tale about a man named George Pratt who ponders suicide until he receives an opportunity to see what the world would be like without him, Stern ultimately published the story in a small pamphlet and sent it out as his 1943 Christmas card. One of those 200 cards found its way into the hands of Frank Capra, who shared it with Jimmy Stewart, and the film that resulted became the holiday tradition we cherish today.
"A must-read for any fan of IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE"
The Greater Journey is the enthralling, inspiring - and until now, untold - story of the adventurous American artists, writers, doctors, politicians, architects, and others of high aspiration who set off for Paris in the years between 1830 and 1900, ambitious to excel in their work.
"Terrific book, terrible abridgement"
Christopher Andersen, senior editor for People and acclaimed author of numerous books, spotlights Dana and Christopher Reeve - examining their unique partnership and the romance, faith, and fortitude that defined it. This bittersweet saga shows the couple bearing the painful hand of providence with unbelievable grace, courage, and humor.
"What a great book and a great love story...."
Once Upon a Time there was a woman who embodied the secret fantasies of every woman of her time. She was a classic beauty, the daughter of a millionaire, an Academy Award-winning actress, and then, after she married Rainier of Monaco, a real-life princess. This audiobooks takes an unprecedented look at the lives of Grace Kelly and Prince Rainier and answers the question: Did they live happily ever after?
"Portrait of a Pristine Princess"
Available for the first time in audio, Fulton Oursler's 1949 novel about the life of Jesus Christ was written with powerful simplicity and set against a rich historical background. Using a fictionalized narrative, Oursler takes events from the Gospels of the New Testament and adds imaginative dialogues and personalities to recreate the first century, while maintaining Biblical integrity. Library Journal called it "...as real and contemporary as a newspaper report."
At the turn of the 20th century two new technologies - the car and airplane - took the nation’s imagination by storm as they burst, like comets, into American life. The brave souls that leaped into these dangerous contraptions and pushed them to unexplored extremes became new American heroes: The race car driver and the flying ace.
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Thomas Jefferson was the third president of the United States. He was one of the authors of the Declaration of Independence. But he was also a lawyer and an ambassador, an inventor and a scientist. He had a wide range of interests and hobbies, but his consuming interest was the survival and success of the United States.
"Written for young readers, but appealing for all"
In Lincoln’s Last Days, Bill O'Reilly masterfully adapts his historical thriller Killing Lincoln to appeal to a younger audience. This is a useful, inviting, and accessible book for younger listeners interested in American history and the Civil War. Both adults and children are sure to find this book irresistible on its own, or as a compelling companion to Killing Lincoln.
For thousands of years, the lonely canyon knew only wind and rain, wild animals, and an occasional native hunter. Then a trapper found a chunk of gold, and everything changed overnight. In six days, a town called Confusion appeared... and on the seventh it could disappear, consumed by the flames of lawlessness and violence. On one side are those who understand only brute force. On the other are men who want law and order but are ready to use a noose to achieve their ends.
"One of L'Amour's best"
Amedeo Kaplan seems just like any other new kid who has moved into the town of St. Malo, Florida, a navy town where new faces are the norm. But Amedeo has a secret, a dream: More than anything in the world, he wants to discover something, a place, a process, even a fossil - some treasure that no one realizes is there until he finds it. And he would also like to discover a true friend to share these things with.
"Not 4 kids"
Trap Stilton is really trapped! He's caught in Count von Ratoff's castle and it's up to Geronimo to save him. Scamper alongside Geronimo on a journey through Transratania that is guaranteed to make your whiskers stand on end. Mice of all ages will enjoy this entertaining read.
Life couldn't be sweeter for Garfield. Parked on a comfortable overstuffed chair in front of the TV, feasting on his favorite dish (lasagna), he's the master of his universe. That is until his owner, Jon, takes in sweet-but-dimwitted pooch Odie, turning Garfield's perfect world upside down. Now Garfield wants only one thing: Odie out of his home and life!
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Effect of Pre-Deforming on Plasma Nitriding Response of 304 Stainless Steel
The effect of a modified layer caused by pre-deforming on the low temperature plasma nitriding of AISI 304 austenitic stainless steel was investigated. The aim of using the deformed layer is to produce a thicker nitrided layer and to decrease the nitriding temperature due to the much faster diffusion of nitrogen. The pre-deformed sample was prepared by the rolling in 0, 1, 2, 3, and 4% ratios. Plasma nitriding was carried out at 673 and 723 K for 18 ks under 600 Pa pressures in presence of N2/H2 in 50:50 ratio. The microhardness, thickness and phase composition of nitrided layers formed on the surface of pre-deformed and non-deformed samples were investigated using Vickers microhardness tester, optical microscope and X-ray diffraction techniques, respectively. After nitriding, maximum hardness ~1150 HV was achieved on the pre-deformed sample. XRD pattern showed that most dominant phase of the nitrided layer consisted of the expanded austenite (S phase). In addition, the pre-deforming by rolling had a significant influence on the hardness and thickness of the S phase. That is, the hardness and thickness of the S phase were increased by applying the pre-deformation.
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A. Nishimoto and K. Akamatsu, "Effect of Pre-Deforming on Plasma Nitriding Response of 304 Stainless Steel", Materials Science Forum, Vols. 654-656, pp. 1811-1814, 2010


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Another of Ehud Olmert's shady dealings has been discovered
Yitzchak (pictured) reports today, on his Hebrew website NFC, that Olmert sold his Jerusalem apartment in 2004 for the relatively high price of $2.7 million, and is being allowed to continue renting it until the year 2010. The buyer: a well-known election campaign contributor.I must say, this is quite facinating indeed. While the fuller details are currently available in the Hebrew version, the buyer is Daniel Abrams, who may have also contributed some campaign funds to Olmert illegally as well. Tsk tsk tsk.
State Comptroller Hon. Micha Lindenstrauss has begun investigating the sale, which was mediated by a company registered in the Virgin Islands. The Comptroller has asked to see a copy of the sale contract and other documents. Yitzchak reports that Olmert is suspected of receiving forbidden financial benefits.

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Candy Crush Soda Level 1322 Tips
- Get the bear above the candy string
- You have only 27 moves.
- 1 Bears
Soda Level 1322 guide and cheats:
This level has medium difficulty. For this level try to play from left bottom part of the board and make special candy. Combine them with each other to break more blockers or play above them to move the bear to take them to the top.

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Audi would reveal the 2018 Audi Q5 First Look, Release Date, Price after the recent debut of the new Audi Q7. The compact crossovers will have an identical specification to the Q7, but it is smaller in dimension. There are both gasoline and diesel options that are borrowed from the A4 model range for the new Q5. The Mercedes GLK BMW X3, and the Porsche Macan will be its competitors.
2018 Audi Q5 Interior And Exterior / 2018 Audi Q5 First Look
The larger Q7 model will share most of its design cues for the new mid-size crossover. There will be slight changes on the rear end though the hexagonal grille and narrow headlights are the same. The new 2018 Audi Q5 First Look, Release Date, Price will ride on the MLB Evo latest platform similar to that used in the new generation A4. The SUV can shed 225 lbs of curb weight with extensive use of aluminum on its new lightweight platform. Inside, the A4 and Q7 lend most of the design language with the higher trim models get a new touchscreen display panel on the center dashboard. The infotainment MMI system is new featuring with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, and touchpad button. Materials and finishes are new and premium quality.
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The Q5 was spotted under light camouflage in a road test and is might be released at least the last quarter of 2017. There will be 4- and 6-cylinder engines motivating the Q5 identical to that of the 2016 A4. Only available for European buyers, a 1.4 TFSI engine can generate 148 horsepower while a 2.0-liter turbocharged TFSI engine can generate 252 horsepower. Another 2-liter turbocharged unit can deliver 220 horsepower. The six-cylinder and diesel engines offered for United States buyers are unknown.
At least two high-performance units are offered, the SQ5 gasoline and the SQ5 TDI diesel. The TDI V6 engine features unique electric-powered supercharger and can generate 354 horsepower. Hybrid version seems to be available for the new 2018 Audi Q5 First Look, Release Date, Price. A 2.0-liter turbocharged engine generates 252 horsepower paired electric motor with 109 horsepower. The torque figure could be similar to that of the gasoline engine. This means the hybrid model would be powerful but efficient.
2018 Audi Q5 Price
2018 Audi Q5 First Look, Release Date, Price details are scarce but it seems to be announced at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 2017 at $43,000 which means there is price hike due to an updated platform.

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Hollywood, CA (PRWEB) May 22, 2011
You may not recognize Jim Meskimen by name, but you are probably one of the over 80 million who heard his versions of the singing George W. Bush and John Kerry in Jibjab.com's viral hit, "This Land." ("You're a liberal weiner", "YOU'RE a right wing nut job...")
Yes, that guy.
Meskimen's show business bloodline begins with mother actress Marion Ross, whose beloved Emmy-nominated "Mrs. C" of Happy Days made her an icon of motherhood, and he has been heard in animated cartoons and shows ranging from a dozen Jibjab political shorts, to impressions for The Tonight Show, Late Nite with David Letterman, and the Jimmy Kimmel show, to the subversively hilarious adult cartoon, The Boondocks.
As an actor in live action projects, Jim has appeared in Friends, Rules of Engagement, Parks & Recreation and Castle, as well as motion pictures There Will Be Blood, and five Ron Howard films, including Academy award nominated films Apollo 13 and Frost/Nixon.
He was Will Smith’s college professor in a famous episode of Fresh Prince of Bel Air, where his imitations of Jack Nicholson, William Shatner, Robin Williams and others have delighted audiences in reruns ever since.
Meskimen now takes his prodigious improv and mimicry to a new level at The Acting Center Theater in Hollywood in his one-man show, JIMPRESSIONS, running one weekend a month through the end of 2011.
Consisting of two full acts of comedy, impressions, songs and stories from his career thus far, JIMPRESSIONS is chock full of celebrity voices, over 65 in the first act alone, which is presented in a tongue-in-cheek retro 70's vibe, complete with white shoes and bell bottom suit pants, as he pays homage to mimics Rich Little, Frank Gorshin and other greats.
The response to JIMPRESSIONS has been nothing short of sensational.
The Firesign Theatre’s Phil Proctor calls Meskimen "A vocal magician who pulls characters out of his head -- and even more amazing, like Penn & Teller, Jim shows us how he does it."
Producer/director Eric Sherman says, "JIMPRESSIONS is absolutely and thoroughly delightful and heart-warming."
Impressionist for the Craig Ferguson and Howard Stern shows, Josh Robert Thompson describes JIMPRESSIONS as, "Staggering genius. That's all there is to it."
Jim Meskimen says about his show, "It's designed to do three things, demonstrate my infinity of voices, inspire people to create and enjoy life, and to be 90 minutes of face-hurt-from-laughing hilarity. So far, that's exactly what people are telling me they come away with."
The "face-hurt" goes away the next day. The rest of the show will stay with you.
See JIMPRESSIONS at The Acting Center, June 3 & 4 at 8 p.m., and one weekend every month through the rest of 2011. Directed by Tait Ruppert.
For tickets and information, visit http://theactingcenterla.com/on-the-stage-2/ or call (323)962-2100
Contact Roland Portugal, (818) 929-5989


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I thought I would share a couple of small improvements I’ve made to my Gameshell
External reset button
I described the process for this in a reply to a relevant thread but it’s quite a simple mod. A small amount of case modding needed but it doesn’t mess with the case too much!
Easier to access microSD slot
This is one of my biggest complaints about the Gameshell – the fact that you have to basically fully disassemble everything to get to the microSD card. I bought a small flat ribbon cable microSD extender to move the microSD to a more accessible location.
Well that’s about it for now.
What everybody else has been doing to theirs…

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About the Caldwell Rotary Community Corps (CRCC)
"A Rotary Community Corps is a group of non-Rotarian men and women who share Rotarians’ commitment to service. Under the guidance of a sponsoring Rotary club, dedicated RCC members put their own skills to work to improve the quality of life in their communities."
– from the Rotary website
Who Should Join the Caldwell Rotary Community Corps (CRCC)?
In short, anyone who wants to improve the quality of life in their community through service but cannot (for various reasons) commit to joining a service club that meets weekly.
How does the club work?
Members have the opportunity to meet monthly to discuss service ideas and vote on implementing new club projects. There are no formal attendance requirements and anyone with a commitment to service and their community is welcome to join. Every Rotary Community Corps (RCC) is expected to implement at least two local service projects each year. There are no limitations on the number, type or scope of projects - instead each club is guided by its own members' interests and club resources.
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Although, the CRCC is sponsored by The Rotary Club of The Caldwells, it functions autonomously. The two clubs can choose to work together on service projects if they wish. The success ot the Caldwell Rotary Community Corps is very important to the The Rotary Club of The Caldwells and, therefore, Caldwell Rotarians are always available for guidance and support whenever needed.
What types of service projects does the club implement?
All club members are free to propose new service project ideas. There are no predetermined limitations on the number, type or scope of projects that the club can undertake. Instead, it is up to the club leadership and overall membership to vote on projects based on club interests and resources. It is not necessary that each member participate in every project, but instead that the types of projects are chosen based on member interests and that project scope is determined by the number of members willing to participate.
How does the club communicate and share ideas among members?
The club meets monthly, sends out newsletters via e-mail and there is an on-line discussion board available to share ideas. Specific project committees and elected club leaders are encouraged to meet or communicate as necessary.

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Aussie Stars Jessica Mauboy And Deborah Mailman Hit The Red Carpet At Cannes For The Sapphires
In a big moment for not just Australian film but the stars themselves, The Sapphires cast hit the red carpet at the 2012 Cannes Film Festival last night for the premiere of their new movie. Based on the true story of four Aboriginal women plucked from obscurity by an Irishman (Chris O'Dowd) and billed as the Australia's musical answer to The Supremes, the film received a standing ovation at it's Saturday night premiere. Jessica Mauboy looked stunning in a figure-hugging sequined gown, and funnyman Chris O'Dowd (Bridesmaids) had fun with the photographers showing off his crazy socks. Jessica and Chris were joined by Australian acting powerhouse Deborah Mailman, NIDA graduates Miranda Tapsell and Shari Sebbens. Check out the trailer for The Sapphires — set for release on August 9 — and click through to see our Aussie stars shining at Cannes!


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“Perhaps too much of everything is as bad as too little.” – Edna Ferber
If music be the food of love, play on;
Give me excess of it, that, surfeiting,
The appetite may sicken, and so die.
Opening lines from Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare.
Duke Orsino is so drenched in love that the show opens with the Duke saying this.
This reminds me of an incident in my life when I was in London which I will share. Once I was shopping for my wife to give her a surprise on the occasion of our anniversary. She love fragrances, eye make ups, so I was there at the Debenhams and being assisted by a young and vibrant girl. She was very happy that I was purchasing it for my wife and told me details about various items. I bought a fragrance and some other stuff.
When I was about to go for billing she insisted that I take some more of them, to this I replied to her which I always remember and she applauded to this.
I told this young lady, see child happiness should always come in small installments, otherwise the importance dilutes.
Good and bad are part and parcel of life and they make us feel these emotions only when they are balanced and rotated. The day only feels good as we have a night. Excess sugar or salt spoils the dish.
So in a true sense I wish that we get our daily dose of happiness, sadness, fun, surprises and that wow moment all in manageable proportions.
I would end this by sharing a Bee Gees song which comes to my mind:
Nobody gets too much heaven no more
It’s much harder to come by
I’m waiting in line
Nobody gets too much love anymore
It’s as high as a mountain
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I love the balanced look when it comes to front porch décor. It makes everything look nice and clean even from a distance.
I got a gorgeous large pre-lit 32 in. woodland tales artificial Christmas wreath, and my instant vision was to add the stained crossbars to the back of the wreath.
Adding the crossbars to the back of my large door wreath was a super easy step that you can totally tackle yourself, and it gives some drama to the already beautiful Christmas wreath.
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I used the same fabulous idea for six smaller wreaths as well, and I hung those wreaths to the outside of my windows. For the smaller wreaths I used simple paint sticks which perfectly fit the inside of my 12 in. wreaths.
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I arranged my large wreath on the front door, and I hung the two small trees on the sides of my door. I loved the look so much that I cut some more, larger, wooden Christmas tree shapes and placed them close to the rail.
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UI hosts conference on controversial filmmaker Jean Rouch
IOWA CITY, Iowa -- The documentaries of French filmmaker Jean Rouch remain
controversial among film scholars and anthropologists. His early films documenting
rituals and ceremonies in West Africa brought him acclaim as a filmmaker,
but some ethnographers and filmmakers have deplored his techniques.
To explore the issues and controversy surrounding Rouch's work, the department
of cinema and comparative literature in the University of Iowa College of
Liberal Arts will host "Rouch Effects," a two-day conference Feb.
23-24 focused on Rouch and the techniques of autobiographical and indigenous
"This conference is not an homage in any sense of the term," said
Steven Ungar, chairman of the department and a conference organizer. "Its
goal is to assess the contemporaneity of films by and on Rouch among anthropologists,
filmmakers, and historians."
Rouch was a pioneer of the cinema verite style of filmmaking and is regularly
cited as a major influence on the French New Wave and American direct cinema
movements. His career has spanned more than 50 years and he has produced more
than 100 films.
The conference is free and open to the public and includes several screenings
of Rouch's films. All conference events will be held in Room 101 Becker Communication
Studies Building on the UI campus. The conference schedule follows:
Friday, February 23
7 p.m.: "Rouch Effects: From Ethnofiction to Reverse Anthropology,"
presented by Steven Ungar, Chair, Cinema and Comparative Literature
7:30 p.m.: screenings of two films by Jean Rouch--"Les Maitres Fous"
(1954-55; 16mm, 28 min.) and "Jaguar" (1954-67; 16mm, 93 min.)
Saturday, February 24
10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: film screenings --"Chronique d'un Ete" by Jean
Rouch and Edgar Morin (1961; 16mm, 88 min.) and "Rouch in Reverse"
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1:30-4:30 p.m. " 'Les Maitres fous' and the Limits of Psychoanalytic
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"Locating Voice in 'Shared Anthropology,' " presented by Cheryl
Cambras, graduate student, film studies
"Chronique d'un ete: In the Thick of Things," presented by Steven
"Rouch Traces: The Ethnographic Camera and Feminist Cinema," presented
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Reception to follow
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Chief Minister, Mufti Mohammad Sayeed on Saturday condemned the lynching of a 20-year-old youth from Saharanpur by a mob in Sarahan, Himachal Pradesh.punjab Updated: Oct 17, 2015 16:40 IST
Chief Minister, Mufti Mohammad Sayeed on Saturday condemned the lynching of a 20-year-old youth from Saharanpur by a mob in Sarahan, Himachal Pradesh.
In a statement, Mufti Sayeed expressed grave concern over incidents of mob lynching and said people cannot be allowed to take law into their own hands.
He further added that incidents like Dadri and ink-attack on Sudheendra Kulkarni in Mumbai have made people insecure, which does not augur well for a country that has a proud past of cultural and religious inclusiveness.
“The killing of a youth by a mob in Himachal Pradesh is very unfortunate. We cannot allow Kangaroo courts to pronounce judgement and lynch people the way they did in Dadri and now in Himachal,” said Sayeed, asking the government concerned to enforce rule of law and bring those responsible for such criminal acts to justice.
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When her father became a security officer at a bank in Portland, Cleary’s family was forced to abandon their rural community for the city, a transition that the author hated. She was six at the time. She struggled to adjust to life in Portland, so much so that her studies suffered.
It took the author much longer than she would have liked to learn to read. Even when she mastered the skill, Cleary found that she did not enjoy reading. At first, it looked like she had no interest in the activity. But then it became clear that she was primarily repelled by the stories she was forced to read.
Their simplicity did not appeal to the girl. She could not relate to any of the characters she encountered. Her opinion remained unchanged until she read ‘The Dutch Twins’. Written by Lucy Fitch Perkins, the book stood out because the characters at the center of the story felt so ordinary. She could understand them. More importantly, she was invested in their adventure.
The book ignited the author’s love for storytelling. She started frequenting the library. Her teachers noticed a remarkable improvement in her essays, with one of them going so far as to note that Cleary had the talent to become a children’s writer.
Following her stint at Grant High in Portland, Beverly Cleary joined Chaffey Junior College with the intention of becoming a librarian. She went to the institution because it was the only college that students like her could afford. The tuition was very low.
She eventually acquired her degree in English from the University of California, Berkley, and a degree in Library Science from the University of Washington (School of Librarianship). She married her husband (Clarence Cleary) soon after. They had to elope because Clarence was Roman Catholic and the author was raised Presbyterian. Cleary’s parents did not approve of their marriage.
She made good use of her degrees by working for a US Army Hospital (Camp John T. Knight, Oakland) as a post librarian. But writing was her passion. As a librarian, she empathized with young readers because they could not find books with characters they could relate to in the library.
After struggling to make suitable recommendations for these young readers, Cleary decided to fill the gap in the publishing arena by writing stories that children and young adults could enjoy. She did this because she wanted to encourage children to read and the best way to do so was to ensure that libraries had books with stories that could cater to their tastes.
Beverly Cleary Awards
She won the Newberry Medal (1984), Laura Ingalls Wilder Award (1975), National Book Award (1981), and the Every Child Award (Children’s Book Council, 1985), to mention but a few.
Beverly Cleary Books Into Movies
Cleary’s ‘Ramona’ series became a 10 part TV series called ‘Ramona’ in Canada. It aired in 1988. In 2010, the ‘Ramona’ books received another adaptation. They became a comedy film called ‘Ramona and Beezus’.
Best Beverly Cleary Books
The author died in 2021. She was 104 at the time. Cleary’s best books include:
Beezus and Ramona: Beezus Quimby is nine. By all accounts, she is still a child. And yet, as far as everyone else is concerned, she is old enough to take responsibility for her young sister. Ramona doesn’t make things easy. She makes trouble wherever she goes.
If she isn’t going out of her way to take a bite out of every apple in the vicinity, Ramona can be found flooding their home with other 4-year-olds that she’s invited for a house party. As the big sister, Beezus is helpless. She has to put up with Ramona’s antics, a struggle that other older siblings can relate to.
The Mouse and the Motorcycle: When Keith found Ralph on his toy motorcycle, Ralph expected the worst. After all, Ralph was a mouse. He had seen several families come and go. When Keith and his parents moved in, Ralph saw an opportunity to escape the hotel room.
The chance to explore the other floors excited him. He couldn’t wait to take Keith’s toy bike on the trip. And to his surprise, when Keith found Ralph, he was supportive. He went so far as to teach Ralph to ride the bike, training him for the journey that waited beyond the hotel room.
When Does The Next Beverly Cleary book come out?
Beverly Cleary doesn't seem to have an upcoming book. Their newest book is Ramona the Brave and was released on March, 17th 2020. It is the newest book in the Ramona Quimby Series.

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Jennings School District hums a new tune for success
Submitted by Matthew Zalaznick on Thu, 05/15/2014 - 8:51am
Tuesday, June 3, 2014
From DA Magazine
When students in music class at Jennings School District in Missouri started taking violin lessons, they would show when they were frustrated. After a year of playing beautiful music, the students wait a beat, and calm down, instead of acting out.


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RV Anna Weber-van Bosse
The Dutch marine research community realises that the 3 national research vessels will have to be replaced within the next decade. An important consideration for the decision-making process was financing. So the fleet renewal process began with placing the ‘new Pelagia’ on the NWO National Roadmap for Large-Scale Research Facilities (GWI). For this the marine research community wrote a proposal, presented by Jack Middelburg.
After the project was included in the GWI Roadmap, NWO formed the PC-GWI committee, on the condition that it would include financing for the equipment and operation of the new vessel. Together with the marine research community, NIOZ drew up a proposal for including the NMF in the GWI Roadmap as well. After this NWO put the initiative on the shortlist of requests that can be submitted from the Roadmap for a biannual call.
Five meetings were held with stakeholders, during which the design of the new vessel was discussed with the marine research community. Such as the size of the aft deck, the number of cabins and research containers, the ice class, the suitability for operating a remotely operated vehicle, etc. The ambition was to build a vessel with limited dimensions, as innovative and sustainable as possible, for a planned service life of 30 years or more.
NMF submitted the formal financing request to NWO in 2019. After a round of improvement suggestions, representatives of all participating Dutch universities presented the proposal to NWO, which sought the advice of an international committee of experts. NWO then granted approval for the definitive design of the Pelagia II, which cleared the way for the call for tenders.
The maritime design bureau C-Job began working on the design of the Pelagia II. The definitive design gradually started to take shape under the direction of Alex Cofino, Head of NMF. The Fleet Renewal Task Force was formed to communicate about the progress of each step in the process. A mock-up of the design was also built in the shipyard to evaluate the dimensions of the various facilities.
Large scale infrastructure call
One of the conditions for financing the new construction was the acquisition of a grant for innovative sea-going research equipment from the Large-Scale Infrastructure call. To that end, a national consortium of all seagoing scientific disciplines drafted a proposal under the leadership of Gert-Jan Reichart. After the proposal was reviewed and defended before an international committee, the definitive grant award was announced in 2020.
NMF and C-Job joined together to draught the technical specifications for all of the vessel’s components. These included a comprehensive and highly detailed description of each of the cabins, pipelines and systems, including the clean water system, the drop keel for underwater measurements, and the CTD system.
01 July 2020
Naming the vessel
NWO, NMF and experts in the field of Dutch science history completed the process of naming the three new vessels based on 10 criteria. An 11th condition applied to the largest vessel, which would be named after a female scientist. The preferred name was Anna Weber-van Bosse: the first female marine researcher to earn international renown.
Start European Tender
The European tender process began in the form of an ‘Competitive procedure with negotiations’. A pre-determined number of shipyards were selected based on these criteria. This form of tendering was chosen because the preliminary tenders could be received and evaluated before the negotiation rounds could begin, in order to arrive at the optimal definitive tender.
First negotiation rounds
Seven shipyards submitted tenders for the shipyard selection phase. After an initial selection round, five of the yards were chosen to begin the next phase of tenders and negotiations. In May 2021, these five shipyards submitted the initial tenders for the subsequent negotiation rounds. One of these yards withdrew its offer from the procedure during this period, and other shipyards declared bankruptcy.
Rounds of negotiation
Five rounds of negotiation were conducted with each of the three remaining shipyards in order to coordinate the NIOZ requirements with the expertise available in the market.
22 August 2022
This process eventually led to the three shipyards submitting a definitive tender on 22 August 2022. The Tender Committee then evaluated these tenders in September 2022, before submitting its recommendations to the board of NWO. [ link to Q&A]
01 November 2022
The NWO board issued its positive recommendation in October 2022, and the preliminary contract decision was announced to the parties on 1 November 2022. A 20-day appeals period followed.
23 November 2022
In late November 2022, the Dutch marine research community and the public at large were informed that the shipyard Astilleros Armon Vigo S.A. had been awarded the contract for the construction of the RV Anna Weber-van Bosse.
16 December 2022
Signing of contract
On 16 December 2022, the contract for the construction of the new Dutch ocean-going research vessel, the RV Anna Weber-van Bosse, was signed on Texel by representatives of NWO (Marcel Levi), NIOZ (Han Dolman) and Spanish shipbuilder Astilleros Armon.


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Codling moths lay their eggs on apples and pears. The eggs eventually develop into larva that bore into the fruit. It is the larva or worm that becomes a worry to gardeners and fruit growers.
Over the past few years, many products to control codling moth have been taken off the market or their use has been restricted to professionals only. However, a few effective products remain on the market, both old and new.
Mike Pace, Extension agriculture agent and Tony McCammon, horticulture assistant, both from Box Elder County, conducted trials last year to determine which products are most effective against codling moth. Their findings follow.
· The most important finding is controlling the first generation of the pest, including timing the spray to coincide with the results of Utah State University’s trapping and monitoring. Other important practices include spraying for proper coverage and thinning the apples appropriately. When two apples touch because of inadequate thinning, spray coverage is diminished. One small, unprotected spot leaves an entrance to the apple that a worm will likely find.
· Some products work better than others. The most successful insecticides are Sevin and Malathion. Sevin is 89 percent effective and Malathion gives 75 percent protection when each is sprayed according to label instructions. For most homeowners, this amount of control is acceptable.
· Organic controls that were tried include Syd-X (coddling moth virus), Last Call (pheromone attract and kill product) and apple bags. Syd-X is not readily available for homeowner use, but showed great promise with 70 percent control. It may be on the market in the next few years, but is expected to be expensive. Last Call was found to be a little worse than not spraying at all. It did a great job of attracting the moths, but did very little to kill them. The apple bags had a 98 percent success rate after two cover sprays were applied before putting bags on the apples. The down-side to apple bags is the time spent placing a bag around each apple, then removing it later in the year. Apple bags, which can be found on the Internet, are specially designed to protect apples, but not damage them.
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UT President Lloyd Jacobs said Skeens’ influence on the University, and on students specifically, could not be overstated.
“For 20 years Alice Skeens served in the dean’s office in the College of Arts and Sciences representing student affairs,” Jacobs said. “But her advocacy for students spanned the whole of her career at The University of Toledo and the lives of countless UT students and graduates who are better off for having known her.”
In a letter to the campus community, Dr. William McMillen, provost and executive vice president for academic affairs, praised Skeens’ nearly five decades of service to the University.
“I’ve not known Dr. Skeens for as long as many of you have,” McMillen wrote, “but since arriving at the newly merged University of Toledo in 2006, I have valued her wisdom, her institutional memory and her friendship.”
Skeens earned a bachelor’s degree in English and social sciences from Concord College in 1956, a master’s degree in English, counseling and social sciences in 1960, and a doctor of education degree in guidance and counseling from UT in 1972.
In his letter, McMillen noted that Skeens didn’t believe a standing committee existed that she hadn’t served on, and many search committees and ad hoc councils also sought her wisdom.
Skeens served as grand marshal for faculty during commencement ceremonies and as faculty representative to the NCAA. She twice served as chair of the Faculty Senate and assisted with University accreditation visits. From 1987 to 1997, Skeens served as assistant to the president.
McMillen said that funeral and UT memorial arrangements will be announced on myUT.utoledo.edu as they become available.
“As we begin to map out the path ahead for the College of Languages, Literature and Social Sciences and the University in the next days and weeks,” McMillen wrote, “it is my hope that we can do so with the intellect, wisdom and mirth of Alice Skeens.”