Section of Ross Lane Closed to Through Traffic Beginning April 15

Beginning Thursday, April 15, major road improvements will close Ross Lane North (between McAndrews and Rossanley) to through traffic in order to upgrade and widen the road, increase safety, and improve congestion and air quality. Road construction will take place April 12 through November 30, 2011, and during that period access along that section of Ross Lane will be open to residents of the neighborhood with possible delays. A detour route will be in place, and motorists are asked to avoid Ross Lane North during construction.
?Limiting traffic to local residential trips only allows the contractor to maximize their efficiency and complete the project faster,? said John Vial, Director of Jackson County Roads.
The project will widen and improve the road to include three traffic lanes, including one lane in each direction and a continuous center turn lane. Other upgrades to the road will be bicycle lanes on both sides of the road, sidewalks, curbs, gutters, underground drainage, and a water main upgrade by the Medford Water Commission. A stoplight will also be added at the McAndrews and Ross Lane intersection which will cut congestion and improve air quality with fewer cars idling while waiting to get through the intersection.
?This project will do much to improve safety and congestion on this vital north-south route,? noted Vial.
When the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) created the nearby overpass system, the Ross Lane area experienced increased traffic volume. Ross Lane was never designed to safely handle the amount of traffic it currently experiences. The road was originally designed as a rural residential road, and it is now being redesigned for urban status.
Construction will be daytime work only, and motorists may experience delays of up to 20 minutes on Ross Lane North between Rossanley and McAndrews. Detour routes will utilize Rossanley, Sage and McAndrews Roads.
During construction, the intersection controls of McAndrews and Ross Lane will be changed to benefit traffic following the detour. The following are instructions for motorists:

If you are travelling west on McAndrews toward Jacksonville, you will be able to make a left or right turn on Ross Lane or go straight without stopping.
If you are travelling north on Ross Lane turning right on McAndrews, you will need to yield. Going straight or turning left on McAndrews you will need to stop.
If you are travelling south on Ross Lane, you will need to stop at McAndrews before proceeding.
If you are travelling east on McAndrews, you will need to stop at Ross Lane before proceeding.
During the course of the project, the public can contact James Philp with any questions at rosslane@jacksoncounty.org. Information will also be posted and updated on the Jackson County website at www.jacksoncounty.org/rosslane.
For more information, please contact: James Philp, Project Engineer, Jackson County Roads, at (541) 774-8184. For questions regarding the Medford Water Commission waterline, please contact: Rodney Grehn, Staff Engineer, Medford Water Commission, at (541) 774-2448.cell phones cell phone spyware cell spy mobile spy

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Pakistan suicide blast kills six

Two boys were reportedly killed in the explosion Six people died when a suicide bomber on foot targeted a police van in north-western Pakistan. Nearly 20 others were wounded in the blast at Bannu, close to the Afghan border, some 260km (160 miles) south-west of the capital, Islamabad. Among the dead was at least one policemen. Police told news agency AFP two of the dead were children. The military has launched offensives in the north-west, but the insurgents continue to attack at will. The area is a stronghold of Taliban and al-Qaeda militants. Police chief Iftikhar Khan said: "The death toll is now six. They include two boys aged seven and nine, one police official and three pedestrians."This article is from the BBC News website. � British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites.

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James Franco, Anne Hathaway To Host The Oscars

Actors will take the stage together on February 27, the Academy announces.By Eric Ditzian





James Franco and Anne Hathaway

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In an unexpected Oscar turn two years ago, Anne Hathaway joined host Hugh Jackman onstage for a parody of "Frost/Nixon." And James Franco's entire career, from starring in "General Hospital" to appearing as a pillow-humping version of himself in "30 Rock," can be filed under the category of "What will that dude do next?"
Well, as unexpected as it may be, next up for both Franco and Hathaway is co-hosting the 83rd Annual Academy Awards next year. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences made the announcement on Monday (November 29), hours after rumors of the actors' involvement surfaced.
Beyond his hosting gig, Franco figures to play a prominent part in the ceremony. The 32-year-old is considered a lock for a best-actor nomination for his turn as a trapped hiker in "127 Hours," the Danny Boyle-directed drama that's also expected to nab a Best Picture nod. Hathaway, 28, meanwhile, remains a long-shot in the best-actress category for "Love & Other Drugs," a film that received mixed reviews and reeled in just $14 million over the extended Thanksgiving holiday.
Hiring Franco and Hathaway as hosts certainly mark a strategic turn by the Academy, which has long been accused of being out-of-touch with the young pop-culture mainstream. A quick scan of the last two decades of Oscar history shows that not one host has even been as young as in his or her 30s when emceeing the show.
Most recently, 64-year-old Steve Martin and 51-year-old Alec Baldwin assumed hosting duties, notching the show's best ratings in five years.
For breaking news, celebrity columns, humor and more — updated around the clock — visit MTVMoviesBlog.com.


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Italian film great Monicelli dead

Monicelli (R) helped launch the careers of actors such as Marcello Mastroianni (L) One of the greats of post-war Italian cinema, Mario Monicelli, has killed himself by jumping out of a hospital window, media reports say. Monicelli, 95, was dubbed "father of Italian comedy" for directing films such as Amici Mei (My Dear Friends) and I Soliti Ignoti (Persons Unknown). He was said to have leapt from the fifth floor of a Rome hospital where he was being treated for terminal cancer. He received numerous awards and was nominated four times for an Oscar. Best known for his comedies, Monicelli also directed serious films Monicelli was admitted a few days ago to San Giovanni hospital where he was being treated for prostate cancer, reports said. He made his debut as a director in 1949 and won the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival 10 years later for The Great War. The 1958 film I Soliti Ignoti - released in the US as Big Deal on Madonna Street and in the UK as Persons Unknown - helped launch the careers of Marcello Mastroianni, Claudia Cardinale and Vittorio Gassman. Mario Monicelli directed 70 films, often focusing on stories about ordinary people confronted by extraordinary circumstances. A Very Little Man (1977) was one of his best-known works about a man who takes justice into his own hands after his son is killed in a robbery. Monicelli was known as politically left-wing and had called last year for students to protest against the government's proposals for cuts to the culture budget.This article is from the BBC News website. � British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites.

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Candidates denounce Haiti 'fraud'

Some presidential candidates have expressed concern about possible fraud Haiti is set to vote in general elections, as the earthquake-hit nation continues to battle a deadly cholera epidemic. Up to 4.7m registered voters will cast their ballots for one of 18 presidential candidates, as well as parliamentary deputies and senators. Violence and concerns over fraud have already overshadowed the elections. The polls are the first since a devastating earthquake struck in January, killing 230,000 people. Some 11,000 United Nations peacekeepers are helping provide security and logistical support to the process in a country where infrastructure is poor and many earthquake victims still live in tented camps, mostly in the capital, Port-au-Prince. President Rene Preval, who has served two terms and cannot run again, said Sunday was "an important day for the country's future", during a recorded broadcast on Saturday. He urged voters to act with "order and discipline" so that Haiti could move forward. From the sceneFrom the middle of a campaign rally, it feels almost like a normal election. Extravagant political promises from the candidate, enthusiastic crowds. But look up outside the rally and the reality of Haiti hits. Buildings that crumbled in January's earthquake are yet to be cleared of rubble, still less rebuilt. And almost everywhere you look there are flimsy, filthy tents - where people made homeless by the quake are now forced to live. And on the potholed, rubbish-filled roads, so many ambulances weaving their way to hospitals with victims of the cholera epidemic. Eighteen presidential hopefuls want to rule this land. Power and patronage beckon for politicians here, like anywhere else in the world. Some of the candidates in this election are well-meaning and want to improve the lives of ordinary people. But others see this poll as an opportunity to control the flows of foreign aid and make themselves and their cronies rich. Haitians are not fools; they know which candidates are honest and which are not. But they are so poor they are often tempted by small gifts and promises. The politicians understand this reality extremely well. Haitians prepare for an 'election of halves' Voting is due to start at 0600 local time (1100 GMT) and finish at 1600 (2100 GMT). Among the frontrunners are Jude Celestin, an engineer backed by President Preval, Michel Martelly, a music star and Mirlande Manigat, a former first lady. Ms Manigat, who is pushing education and pledging a break from corruption, is leading opinion polls by eight points. Occasional violence has broken out during generally colourful and peaceful campaigns. At least one person was killed and several wounded when gunmen opened fire at a rally for Mr Martelly late Friday. Two others were shot dead earlier in the week in Beaumont, in south-western Haiti. Some candidates, including Ms Manigat and Mr Martelly, have already said they are concerned about the possibility of vote-rigging. Many Haitians have been standing in long queues over recent days to register for the polls. "I hope I will get my voting card. It is my duty to vote, it is for my country after the cholera and the earthquake," Josue Phanon told AFP. But some Haitians say they do not feel motivated to vote. "We have nothing to eat and no place to live, we are so thin that even the air that blows can lift us, from where do we get the strength to go out and vote?" one woman, Carline Estinvile, told the BBC. There have been some calls for the elections to be delayed due to spreading cholera, which has claimed 1,600 lives since the outbreak began in October. Thousands of others have contracted the disease. Results are due to come in from 5 December onwards, with the final tally to be announced on 20 December.This article is from the BBC News website. � British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites.

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Nicki Minaj 'Speaks For Us' Fans Declare At New York Signing

Minaj appeared at Best Buy to promote Pink Friday and thank her Barbies and Kens for their support.By Steven Roberts





Nicki Minaj in New York City on November 23

Photo: Slaven Vlasic/ Getty Images




NEW YORK — Hundreds of fans ... correction, Barbies and Kens, lined up for hours outside of Best Buy in New York City's Union Square Tuesday night for a chance to meet their Mama Barb, Nicki Minaj. Nicki has found herself in the rap and pop spotlight thanks to her unique style, over-the-top personality and anticipation for her first album, Pink Friday, out Friday. This was an opportunity not only for her to thank fans for their support, but also for them to thank her for giving them a voice.

"She speaks for people. She speaks for us. She's our generation," said one fan queued up outside. "Every era has their people. We have Nicki, that's our person. We relate to her. We connect to her."
Nicki's Barbies and Ken Barbs — as she's dubbed many of her male fans — were rapping their favorite Nicki verses in unison and chanting the Harajuku Barbie's name as well as the name of her debut album, Pink Friday, all night at the event.
"It's her style, it's her flow," said 19-year-old Jean Carlos. "Some people won't get it, but the people out here supporting her, all of these people that have been here since who knows what time, those are people that get her. Those are her real fans and that's why we're here, because we love her."
Most fans knew that they would only get three seconds to let Nicki know how much they loved her, but that fact did little to dissuade them. Admirer Anthony Dominguez said that when he got a chance to meet her, he would congratulate her on her success and tell her how much he appreciated her.
"I'm going to tell her 'I love you so much, keep up the good work,' and 'I love you Mama Barb.' "
Minaj also spent part of Tuesday performing at Kanye West's show at the Bowery Ballroom in downtown New York.
Open the floodgates! It's Mega-Release Week, with Kanye West, Nicki Minaj, Jay-Z, Ne-Yo, Ke$ha, My Chemical Romance and Lloyd Banks all dropping new albums. Stick with MTV News for everything you need to know about the brand-new music.
Don't miss the documentary "Nicki Minaj: My Time Now," premiering Sunday, November 28, at 10 p.m. ET/PT on MTV!



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The Doc Fix Reemerges In The Lame-Duck Session

With Congress back in session, will policymakers fix the Medicare reimbursement formula or just pass another extension? Now that the dust has settled from the midterm elections, Congress gaveled back into session for the first week of its lame-duck session before the Thanksgiving holiday. It could be a period of more bipartisan compromises as many policymakers will no longer have to be worrying about electoral politics and working with colleagues across the aisle is now an option. While there are big-ticket items like whether or not to extend the Bush tax cuts, another issue that keeps getting kicked down the road is how Congress intends to solve the ?doc fix? problem. What has become healthcare reform?s never-ending story, the doc fix represents the gap in the formula for Medicare physicians? reimbursement rates versus the current payment rate. Under current law, physicians accepting Medicare payments are scheduled to receive a 23.5 percent pay cut on Dec. 1 with an additional 1.5 percent decrease on Jan. 1, 2011. But, faced with the politically unfriendly decision of slashing the physician payments, our lawmakers have continuously passed last minute extensions during the past several years. As you might recall back in June 2010, Congress not only enacted a $6.5 billion extension, but also increased payments by 2.2 percent for six months through a series of hospital savings and pension changes. In just a few weeks, the extension expires. The end result is the looming gap is getting larger. Last week, Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-MT) and Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) reached a temporary compromise to extend the 2.2 percent increase in reimbursements for another month. The legislation ? approved in a unanimous Senate vote ? comes with a $1 billion price tag, fully paid by cuts in payments for physical and occupational therapists, which primarily affects hospital payments. Under the agreement, therapy payments for more than one therapy on a certain day will be reduced, which extends the current doc fix formula until January. But, the game is not over. From the Senate, the bill now travels to the House, which is out of session until after the Thanksgiving holiday. Meanwhile, the American Medical Association, the Department of Health and Human Services, and the White House have come out with a different 13-month doc fix extension ? a proposal already supported by some House Democrats. The proposed new extension would allow Washington time to establish a permanent solution for consideration by the new Congress next year. However, with an estimated price tag of $15 billion, many lawmakers are going to be hesitant to support such a proposal in the current environment. The clear mandate of the electorate in the midterm elections was to cut spending and focus on the economy. Congress is between the proverbial rock and a hard place on this one. And, overriding all other concerns is the fact that the current reimbursement system needs to be moved in new directions or the Medicare system will be bankrupt in a few years. The ?doc fix? is like a soap opera that never ends. It?s clear we haven?t seen the last of this important issue for the healthcare community?mobile phone softwares cell phone softwares cell phone application cell phones

Next Windows in Time Series Talk: The West Coast/Crescent City Tsunami

{2}Jackson County Library Services is proud to announce ?The West Coast/Crescent City Tsunami,? the next topic in the ?Windows in Time? history series offered in partnership with the Southern Oregon Historical Society. Lectures are at noon on Wednesday, December 1, at the Medford Branch Library, 205 South Central Avenue, and Wednesday, December 8, at the Ashland Branch Library, 410 Siskiyou Boulevard. 
 
{1}The Great Alaskan Earthquake of March 28, 1964, generated a tsunami that affected the entire west coast of North America. Crescent City was one of the hardest hit areas, with waves reaching between 7 ? 21 feet, eleven dead, and over $7 million in damages. Presenter Dennis Powers is the author of ten published nonfiction books, many on maritime subjects, including The Raging Sea about the 1964 West Coast tsunami.
 
The free ?Windows in Time? lecture series will continue monthly on the first and second Wednesdays throughout the year. The 2011 series will be announced on December 1 at the Medford Branch Library.
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'Love And Other Drugs' Co-Stars Have Chemistry On (And Off) Screen

'Just wait, she's going to say something amazing,' Jake Gyllenhaal gushes about Anne Hathaway during MTV News interview.By Kara Warner, with reporting by Josh Horowitz





Anne Hathaway and Jake Gyllenhaal

Photo: Kevin Winter/ Getty Images




Much of the advance buzz about Anne Hathaway and Jake Gyllenhaal's "Love and Other Drugs" has centered on the film's nudity — the co-stars bare some serious skin in a few key moments — but the actors' chemistry is another important element in the movie.

Actors will typically declare how well the cast and crew got along on set when promoting a movie, whether it's true or not. But in the case of Hathaway and Gyllenhaal, it seemed obvious the two share a genuine mutual affection, as MTV News learned when we caught up with them to discuss their romantic comedy, which opens Wednesday. Since Hathaway and Gyllenhaal have collaborated onscreen before, we asked what it was like to do press together.
"[She's] annoying," Gyllenhaal joked about having to sit side-by-side for interviews all day. Then, turning serious, he added, "She's so dope at press. Can we talk about this for a second? She's got a rare talent at 'pressing' it."
"How dare you set me up at the beginning of an interview like that?" Hathaway interjected in mock protest. "How dare you!"
"Your mind is going to be blown by this chick," Gyllenhaal continued.
"Wait, he's about to say the smartest thing you've ever heard!" Hathaway countered.
"No, just wait, she's going to say something amazing and you're going to be moved, you're going to cry," Gyllenhaal enthused. "There's going to be something you've never felt before."
The onetime "Brokeback Mountain" co-stars then began talking over each other, spouting off various compliments.
"No, Jake's great. Jake's awesome," Hathaway said as Gyllenhaal echoed the warm fuzzy sentiments.
"She's so talented. She's at the top of her game. Everything about her is so special," he said.
"It's so nice to know that someone really has your back," she said.
"She's so beautiful right now," he said, which got Hathaway's attention.
"Oh, thank you," she said, turning to her co-star. "I think you're just really handsome!"
"Her body is gorgeous in the film," Gyllenhaal continued.
"Well, that's too far," Hathaway said.
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No killer punch in Blair-Hitchens faith debateThis article is from the BBC News website. � British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites.

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Monday Afternoon at the Movies

 
 
Bring a friend and a pillow for ?Monday Afternoon at the Movies? on November 22, from 4:00 ? 5:30 p.m., at the Gold Hill Branch Library, 202 Dardanelles Street.
 
Check out the book Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs and then watch a movie by the same name about a scientist who tries to solve world hunger only to see things go awry as food falls from the sky in abundance. 
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Protest march against Irish cuts

The march has been organised as a response to the state's austerity plan Related stories Thousands of people are expected to take to the streets of Dublin for a protest against the Irish Republic's four-year austerity plan. The Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU) has promised a family-friendly march through the city centre. However, police have warned that some groups may be looking to "exploit" the event and could cause trouble. There was violence during a student protest against increased fees in Dublin earlier this month. Irish police commissioner Fachtna Murphy has said he hopes Saturday's march will be dignified and peaceful. However, he said police are prepared for the possibility of trouble. ICTU general secretary David Begg insisted the protest would be good-humoured and very well organised. The march has been organised as a response to the state's austerity plan, which includes proposals to slash the number of public sector jobs and increase taxes in order to save 15bn euros (£12.7bn) over the next four years. Under a bailout plan agreed with the EU and the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the Dublin government has accepted up to 90bn euros (£77bn; $124bn) in loans. In return, the government is to unveil an austerity budget on 7 December. Police clashed with protesters at a student-led march in Dublin earlier this month It suffered a setback with a by-election defeat on Friday which leaves the coalition government with a majority of just two. Mr Begg declined to estimate how many people are expected to attend Saturday's demonstration but a large turn-out is expected. Several union leaders and political figures are expected to speak, and artists including Christy Moore and Frances Black will perform. The officer in charge of policing the event, Chief Superintendent Michael O'Sullivan, said: "While our policing plan is primarily focused on crowd safety, it will also aim to prevent any disruption". "In addition we will gather evidence of any unlawful or criminal behaviour which might occur with the intention of bringing those responsible before the courts."This article is from the BBC News website. � British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites.

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Study of Facebook Users Connects Narcissism and Low Self-Esteem

Are you a narcissist? Check your recent Facebook activity.Social-networking sites offer users easy ways to present idealized images of themselves, even if those ideals don’t always square with their real-world personalities. Psychology researcher Soraya Mehdizadeh has discovered a way to poke through the offline-online curtain: she has used Facebook to predict a person’s level of narcissism and self-esteem. [More]









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Three guilty of Auschwitz theft

The sign's theft caused outraged in Poland, Israel and elsewhere Related stories Three men have pleaded guilty to the theft of the infamous "Arbeit Macht Frei" sign from the Auschwitz death camp, Polish prosecutors have said. Under a plea bargain, the men - two Poles and a Swede - accepted prison terms of between 28 and 32 months. The sign was recovered cut into three pieces three days after its theft in December last year. Of the six million people, mostly Jews, murdered in the Nazi Holocaust, one million were killed at Auschwitz. It is now up to the Polish court to decide whether to accept the deal and sentence the men without trial, an outcome considered likely.The Swedish man, Anders Hoegstroem, is known to have neo-Nazi ties. A spokesman for the prosecutors' office in Krakow said Mr Hoegstroem had admitted his role in the theft. "After having pleaded not guilty during the investigation, Hoegstroem admitted his guilt," prosecutor Robert Parys told AFP news agency. "Under a plea bargain with prosecutors, he accepted a penalty of two years and eight months in prison. He will serve his sentence in Sweden." He was initially thought to be the mastermind of the theft, but Mr Parys said a second Swede, so far unidentified, was behind the offence. "In our investigation we have uncovered evidence indicating the possibility that a Swedish citizen on Sweden's territory might have instigated another Swedish citizen to commit a crime connected with the theft of the Arbeit Macht Frei sign," Mr Parys was quoted as saying by Reuters news agency. The two Poles, identified as Marcin A and Andrzej S, accepted prison terms of 30 months and 28 months respectively. Three other Poles were convicted earlier this year for stealing the sign and are serving sentences ranging from 18-30 months. The theft of the 5m (16ft) wrought-iron sign, which stood above the entrance to the death camp, caused outrage in Poland, Israel and elsewhere. The slogan, which translates as "Work sets you free", symbolises for many the atrocities of Nazi Germany.This article is from the BBC News website. � British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites.

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Speaking out

President Karzai has spoken of Afghan "differences and concerns" How hard is it for US-led forces to wage war in Afghanistan if the Afghan commander-in-chief does not like their strategy? That question has been forced onto the agenda after President Hamid Karzai went public with concerns he has long voiced in private. At the Nato summit in Lisbon last week, the Afghan leader told a news conference there were Afghan "differences and concerns." President Obama admitted there were "blunt" conversations. Afghan and Western officials say President Karzai is not opposed to the current presence of 140,000 foreign troops on Afghan soil. But if he had his way, foreign soldiers would not be conducting night raids and living among Afghan villagers trying to win "hearts and minds." It is an issue of sovereignty. "He wants us to fight a war without fighting," complained one Nato official who insisted the strategy was now producing results in "regaining the momentum" against the Taliban. On a recent visit to Kabul, President Karzai told me about his growing "mistrust" over not just the military strategy but the wider international engagement, which is now in its 10th year. “It's not a fundamental problem on the ground. Where the actual fighting is going on, there is very good cooperation between our forces and the Afghan army”William Hague British Foreign Secretary "If am raising questions, what about other Afghans?" he asked. He described himself as having long been among the most pro-Western of Afghans. His recent decision to go public with his objections in a Washington Post interview has put his views squarely at the centre of discussions with his allies - most of all the United States, whose commander, General David Petraeus, is driving the new approaches. The timing of his remarks - just before last week's crucial Nato summit - revived concern about a president often described as erratic. His comments are said to have "unsettled" US General David Petraeus. But a European foreign minister who has been involved in Afghanistan for many years asked: "How else do you make the US sit up and listen?" One Western diplomat cautioned that Mr Karzai had been proven right before. "For years the president expressed concern about Taliban sanctuaries in Pakistan, but we are only addressing this issue now." During talks in Lisbon between the two presidents and their teams, the Afghan leader pointed out he had been saying for at least five years that too many innocent civilians were being killed in night raids. General David Petraeus says progress is being made against the Taliban Sources at the meeting say he even called for a distinction to be drawn between "terrorists" and Taliban - a remark which underlines the president's own ambivalence about whom he considers to be the enemy. But, perhaps mindful of the consequences, he held back at that meeting from taking issue with the overall strategy known as counterinsurgency, or COIN. It emphasises foreign troops moving into villages to "protect the population" and engaging "hearts and minds". "He blinked," was the way one official at the meeting put it. "He knows that if he moves against the strategy rather than some tactics, he takes on the man who defined it - General Petraeus. " The British Foreign Secretary William Hague made light of the differences. "It's not a fundamental problem on the ground. Where the actual fighting is going on, there is very good cooperation between our forces and the Afghan army," Mr Hague said in an interview in Lisbon.Some senior members of President Karzai's team say they agree with General Petraeus's assessment that significant progress is being made in killing or capturing hundreds of mid-level Taliban commanders, largely through greater reliance on night raids and special forces. "A possibility for real change has been opened up. We must all make sure this momentum is not reversed," says former Finance Minister Ashraf Ghani, now playing a lead role on the President's "transition" team. But one European military expert involved in the Nato mission was more cautious, saying: "There are signs of progress, but we are still not sure if there are signs of sustainability." Most observers say it will not be clear until the spring, when fighting traditionally picks up, if a real blow has been dealt to the insurgency. "If lots of young newly-trained fighters emerge to replace mid-level commanders, then we have a real problem," admitted one Western military advisor.Afghan and Western sources also say there has been little real progress in talks with the Taliban and other armed groups, despite some contacts and conversations. Afghan and Western officials speak with exasperation about "a shopkeeper from Quetta" who recently came to Kabul, with assistance from Nato forces, posing as a senior Taliban commander known as Mullah Mansour. This revelation has now dealt a serious blow to the credibility of the process. For now, President Karzai is trying to reassure his allies he believes in their "comprehensive strategy" - and they are trying to tell him they are listening. His own team is divided between those who play on his fears of Western conspiracies and those who warn him not to jeopardise his relationship with his key US ally. But after nine difficult years in power, the leader long described as "a reluctant commander-in-chief" is now speaking his own mind, whatever the consequences. This article is from the BBC News website. � British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites.

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?Windows in Time? Lecture Explores Early Southern Oregon Conflicts

Jackson County Library Services is proud to announce ?Southern Oregon at War: 1840-1856,? the next topic in the ?Windows in Time? history series offered in partnership with the Southern Oregon Historical Society. Lectures are at noon on Wednesday, November 3, at the Medford Branch Library, 205 South Central Avenue, and on Wednesday, November 10, at the Ashland Branch Library, 410 Siskiyou Boulevard. 
 
{1}Using original sources, military historian Joseph Jones will present Southern Oregon events from the diverse perspectives of Native Americans, settlers, miners, traders, and the military. Mr. Jones is a decorated U.S. Army veteran with a long-time interest in the Civil War and the American Far West.
 
The free ?Windows in Time? lecture series will continue monthly on the first and second Wednesdays throughout the year. The last program for 2010 is ?The West Coast/Crescent City Tsunami,? by Dennis Powers, to be presented in December. At that time, the lectures for 2011 will be announced.
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Kanye West Sounds Off On Media At NYC Show

After performance celebrating the release of his new album, 'Ye turns defiant.By James Dinh





Kanye West performs at his secret show at Bowery Ballroom on Tuesday

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Judging by the critical response to his new album, My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, Kanye West's love/hate relationship with the media has had little impact on how they view his music. But while concluding his secret New York concert on Tuesday night, the hip-hop heavyweight spoke out on his public image.
After the encore of his Bowery Ballroom set, West reflected on the his career. "As you know, it's been an extremely hard year for me," he said. "But getting back to music, G.O.O.D. Fridays, and the album ... I never thought I'd say this, I wanna thank the magazines for perfect scores across the board. I always felt like I could do anything, but now I feel so fearless. To do an album after the year that I had and after all the 'Your career is over,' 'Die, n---a, die,' and 'You'll never make music again,' and to come back and do 100,000 the first day, digital alone, to be slated to do 600,000 in the first week. I don't talk about the numbers but what that number says is that people want me to keep making music and for me to not give up."
The Chicago MC then brought up his contentious "Today" show appearance earlier this month. "But I ain't here to make no mother----ing politics," 'Ye said. "I'm here to make music. I'm not here to talk in no mother----ing interviews, nobody ask me no stupid-ass questions. We have such a great win. Matt Lauer is not a bad guy, I'm sure."
Soon after, West went on to another tricky subject, the Taylor Swift VMA incident. "When you do things like what happened last year, it's disrespectful for everyone that's created," he said to roaring applause. "It's a smack in the face to everyone who tries to do something real. If I wasn't drunk, I would have been onstage longer. Am I the only one who's not crazy here?"
Yeezy went on to speak about former President George W. Bush and why he said Bush didn't "care about black people" in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.
"Everyone wants to use people and villianize people, even if you take the concept like George Bush," he said. "There is no leader in history that has been a villain in that way that didn't get killed in war or commit suicide, so any man that lives through it, deserves one moment of redemption. Any man! ... Everyone needs a villain, don't we? We need to blame someone at all times. For me to be considered a racist for stating the blatant truth, an obvious truth ... But the nuisances of my words, because I am very particular with my words, and they're an emotion I felt at that time. It wasn't worded exactly right, but everybody came and said ... 'Oh my God, Kanye, I love you so much. I hated you until you said that. Yeah, now you're speaking for me, but now you said something that represents me.' "
Kanye says his Bush callout was misinterpreted, but he rode the media's wave. "And the whole time, I'm thinking in my mind, that's not exactly what I wanted to say, I was emotional. That was not exactly how I wanted to word it. But I rode it. I rode it. Just as Taylor never came to my defense in any interview and rode the wave and rode it and rode it. That's the way that I rode the wave with the Bush comment. It's not about popular opinion."
After experiencing similar backlash from the media, West said he empathized with Bush over the twisting influence of the media, echoing what he'd said during the interview with Matt Lauer.
With another mention of how the "Today" show "f---ed up big time" for playing the VMA incident during his interview, Kanye said that he appreciates and thanks all those that helped him for the better and worse throughout the past year.
"If you're a real artist, have no fear, say what the f--- you want, do what you want and make what you want," he said. "And if it's meant to be, then people will stand up like the people stood up with 600,000 coming off being the most hated person this time last year. ... And on that note, I love you and on my family that came to help me with the album, that came through tonight, flying in on private jets, everything they had to do to get here, everybody in this audience that sat through this whole thing, I know you got to wake up in the morning. Thank you so much. I love you."
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'King's Speech' Star Colin Firth Talks Awards-Season Love And 'Dumb Luck'

2010 best actor nominee looks poised for another Oscar nod.By Eric Ditzian, with reporting by Josh Horowitz





Colin Firth in "The King's Speech"

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For the second year in a row, Colin Firth finds himself at the center of awards-season chatter. And after losing out on a best actor Oscar for "A Single Man," the 50-year-old actor has again established himself as one of the frontrunners in that category, thanks to his turn as the stammer-afflicted King George VI on the verge of Britain's entry into World War II in "The King's Speech."
It seems Firth is an actor at the top of his game, but to hear him tell it, it's as much a matter of good fortune as it is great talent.

"It's just dumb luck," he told MTV News at the Toronto film festival in September. "That's all: Just getting a crack at it. Sometimes you just take roles to stay in the game or pay bills and hope the good ones are going to come along.
"I was never in a world of perfect choice, and now I feel like I've had a couple of real plums landing in my hand," he added.
It was at fall film festivals in Toronto and Telluride, Colorado, as critics first began to catch screenings of "King's Speech," that it became clear we'd still be talking about Firth's performance come awards season. He's been faithfully making the publicity rounds ever since, and as he told us when we chatted earlier this month in New York, he's not bored with the experience.
"Funnily enough, I find it easier than many things," he said. "There are so many angles you can approach it from, to do with the way people are reacting to it to the surprises we've had along the way to nuances about the actual history itself. I think this has a lot of mileage in it.
"It's been very gratifying for audiences to have howls of laughter and be open to crying," he continued. "To see that happening in the same film is a triumphant feeling. When you're in Telluride, you can put it down to altitude — one glass of wine amounts to 10. So we had to test it at sea level as well to see if people enjoyed it, and they did."
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Elastic Mind Book Discussion Group Welcomes All

The Elastic Mind book group, led by Joanna Fenn, invites the public to discuss the topic ?How Absurd Humor Deals with Our Problems? on Thursday, December 2, from 1:00 ? 2:30 p.m. at the Ashland Branch Library, 410 Siskiyou Boulevard.
 
Readings include Sum: Forty Tales from the Afterlives by David Eagleman, The Hitchiker?s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams, and You?re an Animal, Viskovitz! by Alessandro Boffa. The Elastic Mind Book Group encourages participants to bring in additional related readings for a lively discussion.
 
The monthly discussion group is sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Public Library Please call the Ashland Branch Library at 541-774-6996 for more information.mobile spy spy text messages Sources...... cell phone spy

Round One For CMS Administrator Don Berwick

Don Berwick got a good warm up for confirmation hearings before the Senate Finance Committee and Baucus extends an olive branch. Last week saw the beginning and ending of round one of Dr. Don Berwick?s first formal testimony before the Senate Finance Committee as Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Appointed four months ago in a presidential recess appointment, Republicans have been waiting to get into the ring with him and spar on some of his past statements. By law, Berwick must undergo a confirmation hearing before the end of the lame duck session of Congress. So anxiety and expectations ran high on the part of both Democrats and Republicans over how the first round would go. As the government official who controls more than $800 billion in federal spending annually, many conservatives had indicated that they were ready to pounce on Berwick at the hearing. However, when all was said and done, the CMS Chief arrived on Capitol Hill last Wednesday morning to only some light sparing. Perhaps it was the fact that the time allotted for the hearing was only one hour. Republicans complained that there was insufficient time allocated for a healthy dialogue. In fact, Senator Orin Hatch (R-UT) complained that the hearings were ?pathetic.? Since the Republicans did not grill Berwick, the Democrats did not get defensive ? so, it was a civil discussion. I suspect we?ll see much more debate in the next several rounds that will no doubt resume after the Thanksgiving recess. There were some comments about Berwick?s delay in detailing his personal finances and donations to his previous employer, the Institute for Healthcare Improvement. Berwick had previously pledged to disclose this information but has not yet done so due to ambiguities in the law. Berwick also deflected critiques about the reform package eliminating critical benefits, reminding the Senate that, according to federal calculations, Medicare would have gone bankrupt in a mere six years were it not for the reform. In all, it was a tame hearing compared to the circus antics many had predicted. It was also the Senate Finance Committee and not the House Oversight Committee, where the hearings may not be quite so genteel. The real importance of this hearing was its role as a preview of the 112th Congress. While the Republicans face insurmountable odds in a full-out repeal of healthcare reform, their two most feasible options are to de-fund or modify. Congressional hearings will no doubt be part of the greater de-fund strategy. As presumptive Chair of the powerful House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA) has pledged to do everything in his power to stop the implementation of healthcare reform by slowing the process of doling out already appropriated funds through time-consuming hearings and testimony. Issa has gone so far as to quip that Berwick ? as well as Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius ? should find permanent parking spots on Capitol Hill, given the frequency they will be called upon to testify before Congress. The combination of the Senate?s extraordinarily civil tone with the Issa declaration of intent to hold hearings early and often means the real hearings are still down the road. So, Don and the members of the Senate Finance Committee should rest up during the Thanksgiving holiday in preparation for the next round. It will indeed be interesting to see how both the Democrats and Republicans react to Don?s testimony in the lame-duck session, although it seems certain some conservatives plan to use the Berwick confirmation as a punching bag for the Obama Administration. As I?ve said before, I support Don. He?s a great leader and visionary in healthcare with an incredibly bright mind. Congress ought to back his nomination. If I were Don, I?d rest up before the next showing...mobile spy spy text messages Sources...... cell phone spy

In 60 Sec.: Mercedes-Benz 75 HP

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Education Projects in South Africa

The organisation 'Funda Afrika' is giving children in South Africa a better chance in life through a high school graduation, with the support of Mercedes-Benz. Not only are the children encouraged, the focus is also on the teachers? education. Therefore, with the project "Step" the school as a whole is the focal point. Around 170 schools are taking part in continuing education programmes and scholarships all across the country. With success!cell spy mobile spy spy text messages Sources......

200 Electrically Driven Kilometres

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What Is Quantum Mechanics Good for?

What could be weirder than quantum mechanics? This physics framework is responsible for any number of bizarre phenomena--theoretical cats that are simultaneously dead and alive , particles kilometers apart that can nonetheless communicate instantaneously , and indecisive photons that somehow go two directions at once. [More]









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Andrew Garfield Is The Actor We're Most Thankful For In 2010

His Oscar-worthy turn in 'The Social Network,' 'Spider-Man' casting and overall humility have endeared the young actor to MTV News.By Eric Ditzian





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He plastered an all-too-human face on the backstabby founding of Facebook in "The Social Network" and just might win an Oscar for his troubles. He healed our broken geeky hearts when he assumed the role of Peter Parker after the "Spider-Man" franchise collapsed unexpectedly in January. And let's not forget his powerful performance as a cloned human desperate to prove he has in a soul in the underrated adaptation of Kazuo Ishiguro's Booker Prize-winning novel "Never Let Me Go."
For all of these reasons — as well as for being such a damn nice fellow — Andrew Garfield is the man MTV News is most thankful for in 2010.
Just don't tell that to him. Humble as ever despite talk of awards-season love and the prospect of taking on one of pop culture's most beloved superheroes, Garfield has trouble accepting the fact that he's deserving of all the hype. A conversation with him veers through talk of insecurities, I-better-not-screw-this-up fears and the self-consciously naive hope that his life isn't about to change forever.
He is, in other words, an utterly charming guy, and we can't wait to see what he brings to the screen in 2011.
MTV: So every year, we look back at the film folks we're truly thankful for, and this year, you're the man we're most thankful for. Congrats!
Andrew Garfield: Wow, that's stupid. That's very, very silly. I guess if I make you feel better about yourselves, that makes sense.
MTV: We're very insecure.
Garfield: No, I'm very insecure! I'm incredibly insecure. That's crazy, but it's very flattering.
MTV: Do you have a speech prepared for the occasion?
Garfield: Yes, I would like to, first and foremost, thank you for inflating my ego. I really only want to thank you.
MTV: It's been quite a year for you, with "Never Let Me Go" and then "Social Network" and then you obviously landed "Spider-Man." Does 2010 feel like a landmark year for you?
Garfield: I feel incredibly lucky that I've had the good fortune to work with people and on projects I care about. From "Never Let Me Go" to "I'm Here," a short film I did with Spike Jonze, to the David Fincher thing, "The Social Network," with all the casts and crews — I don't take that lightly. It's inspiring, and you feed off it. In that way, I'm incredibly happy. And moving on to the next job I'm going to be shooting, being given that responsibility, I see it as a real gift. It's a character — I'm talking about the Spider-person — I've known for my whole life. He's been a presence in my upbringing and a very symbolic figure and force of manhood and bravery and a moral compass. All of those things that have shaped me as a person, he's been very much involved in.
MTV: It seems like maybe you were fairly well known in the U.K., but until recently, not many people in the U.S. knew who you were. How has your day-to-day life changed, if at all?
Garfield: It hasn't changed yet. I say "yet" as if that will happen. Maybe naively, I think my life is going to stay the same in terms of anonymity. I feel it's so important to have a normal life, to be able to walk down a city street and have a normal human experience in order to reflect that in the work. Otherwise, you can't relate. It's so funny how actors are perceived. It's craziness. Even the way I got when I met Doc Brown the other day. What's his name?
MTV: Christopher Lloyd from "Back to the Future"?
Garfield: Yeah, I met Christopher Lloyd. I lost my mind. I turned into a schoolgirl. I started screaming in his face. I went insane. But I guess because his performances had such a profound effect on me, it was like meeting a hero. I personally haven't been on the receiving end of that, thankfully.
MTV: Well, people aren't probably walking around shouting at you, "Hey, Eduardo," your character from "Social Network," but you'll probably be getting a lot of, "Hey, Peter Parker!"
Garfield: Unless they let me play Peter Parker with a disguise so no one sees my face. I'll play him with a beard and mustache.
MTV: Maybe a little "Benjamin Button"-style CGI facial work ...
Garfield: Yeah, they could face-replace me, and then it'll just be my body. People will recognize some other, better actor's face.
MTV: You should bring that up with Sony.
Garfield: You think they'll like it?
MTV: Totally. ... I mean, not a chance. Anyway, has there been a surreal moment from 2010 that kind of encapsulates what a crazy year it's been for you?
Garfield: I did have a strange moment when I was told I was going to play this role. I was like, "Oh, wow, this is something I've wanted to do ever since I was a kid." There was a moment of total boyish excitement. It was this cosmic convergence where I was in the past, present and future all at once. In the future, I was thinking about my nephews that are going to have an uncle who's Spider-Man, but then I thought that could be bad because kids can bully you for any reason, and it's like, "Where's your uncle now when I'm beating the sh-- out of you?" I'll have to go to their school a lot, but by that time I'll be really old and fat and no one will believe I was Spider-Man. Then I was thinking about the past and when I was first shown a "Spider-Man" comic. It inspired me because I was one of those people who felt stronger on the inside than they looked on the outside. And then in the present moment, I was thinking this moment is something I'll never forget.
Thanksgiving is a time for taking stock, expressing gratitude and, most importantly, overeating. We at MTV News have been gorging all year at movie theaters, so it's about time we looked back and gave thanks to our favorite actors and filmmakers of 2010. Enjoy exclusive interviews with our winners all week long.
Check out everything we've got on "The Social Network" and "Spider-Man."
For breaking news, celebrity columns, humor and more — updated around the clock — visit MTVMoviesBlog.com.


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In 60 Sec.: Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

A Mercedes with gull-wing doors and 420 kW ? this is what a 2010 model super sports car looks like. With a design that recalls the icon of super sports cars, the 1955 300 SL, Mercedes-Benz has created a new superlative ? the SLS AMG. Not only the design, but also its performance data speak for themselves. Mercedes-Benz.tv presenter Kilian Reichert sums up the most important details in just 60 seconds.cell phones cell phone spyware cell spy mobile spy

Rocks, Minerals, and Fossils

All ages are invited to learn about rocks, minerals, and fossils on Wednesday, November 10, from 4 ? 5 p.m., at the Ashland Branch Library, 410 Siskiyou Boulevard.
 
John Jackson will present mineral displays and items used in everyday lives that are made from rock. Mr. Jackson will also discuss the effects of water on rock. 
 
This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Public Library. For more information, please contact the Ashland Branch Library at 541-774-6995.cell phone spy software mobile phone mobile phone softwares cell phone softwares

My W4201C Plasma TV

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The car as an intelligent partner which reacts independently in danger situations? Mercedes-Benz won an award for the PRE-SAFE systems. The European safety association NCAP presented the "Euro NCAP Advanced" award at the Paris Motor Show, thereby recognizing the research and development of Mercedes-Benz in the field of accident prevention.more about cell phone spy.... cell phone spy software mobile phone mobile phone softwares

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The New CL 63 AMG

Dynamic and efficient: The CL 63 AMG impresses with a newly developed V8 engine and with fuel consumption that is 27 percent lower than its predecessor. The new V8 engine has two turbochargers with a top performance of 420 kW. Fitted as standard are the spray-guided direct petrol injection and stop start function, this way the CL 63 AMG represents motoring refinement at the highest level.more about cell phone spy.... cell phone spy software mobile phone mobile phone softwares

Man guilty of US intern's murder

Chandra Levy's disappearance made headlines around the world Related stories An immigrant from El Salvador has been convicted of the 2001 murder of US congressional intern Chandra Levy. Ingmar Guandique had denied killing Ms Levy, 24, whose remains were found in Rock Creek Park in Washington DC more than a year after she disappeared. The case claimed the career of a politician she was romantically linked with, Californian Democrat Gary Condit. Mr Condit, once a suspect in the murder case, has always declined to discuss whether or not they had an affair. The jury deliberated for four days before returning guilty verdicts on two counts of first-degree murder. Guandique faces the possibility of life in prison. Scandal Earlier in the trial, prosecutors admitted they had no eyewitness or physical evidence tying Guandique to Ms Levy's murder. Defence lawyers said Guandique, 29, had become a scapegoat for a botched investigation and claimed that his DNA did not match samples found on Ms Levy's clothing. Guandique told cellmates he carried out the killing, prosecutors said But the prosecution presented evidence that Guandique had told prison cellmates he had carried out the killing, and they argued the details of the case matched patterns from other attacks against women for which Guandique had been convicted. Guandique was serving a 10-year prison sentence for those attacks when he was charged with Ms Levy's murder. Prosecutors said police were wrong to initially focus on Mr Condit. The former California Representative testified during the course of Guandique's trial, and said his decision to not discuss the nature of his relationship with Ms Levy was based "purely on principle". "I think we're all entitled to some level of privacy," he told the court. "Seems like in this country we've lost a sense of decency. I didn't commit any crime, I don't think I've done anything wrong."This article is from the BBC News website. � British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites.

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Mercedes-Benz Up-Close

Experience Mercedes-Benz at first hand ? that was the theme of an exclusive event for 20 members of Motor-Talk.de, Europe?s biggest auto and motor community. It was a unique opportunity to get first-hand information from design engineers and product managers, and to test the E-Class family. The highlight of the event was a test drive in the 420 kW SLS AMG. mobile spy

The Trouble with E-Readers, by David Pogue

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Gunmen in Mexico kill ex-governor

Silverio Cavazos Ceballos was governor from 2005 until November 2009 Gunmen have killed the former governor of the Mexican state of Colima, an attack condemned as a "cowardly murder" by President Felipe Calderon. Silverio Cavazos Ceballos, 41, died in hospital after being shot on the steps of his house in the state capital. Prosecutors are investigating the motive for the attack on Mr Cavazos, who had left office a year ago. But regional politicians, including mayors and governors, are increasingly being targeted by Mexico's drug gangs. A candidate for governor in the north-eastern state of Tamaulipas was killed in June as he campaigned for election More than a dozen mayors and mayors-elect have also been murdered this year. Mr Cavazos, from the Institutional Revolutionary Party (Pri), was hit as he and his wife were leaving their home in the city of Colima. He suffered fatal injuries, while she was also wounded. He had been state governor from 2005 until November 2009. Colima, a small state on Mexico's Pacific coast, has been relatively free of the violence suffered by some other parts of the country. More than 30,000 people have died in drug-related violence since President Calderon began deploying troops to crack down on organised crime. This article is from the BBC News website. � British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites.

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Poland's rival to Rio's iconic statue

Catholic priests in Poland consecrate their own huge statue of Jesus, which they say is even bigger than Rio's iconic Christ the RedeemerThis article is from the BBC News website. � British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites.

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New Kids On The Block, Backstreet Boys Talk Upcoming Tour At AMAs

NKOTB's Jordan Knight tells MTV News that their American Music AwardsBy Mawuse Ziegbe, with reporting by Tim Kash





Backstreet Boys and New Kids on the Block

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Superstar boy bands New Kids on the Block and the Backstreet Boys, who each spent a segment of the '90s causing teen-girl hysteria with their squeaky-clean party jams and baby-faced good looks, are now joining forces for a U.S. tour in June.

On Sunday night (November 21), the country got a taste of what an NKOTBSB show will look like when the nine-member collective closed the 2010 American Music Awards.
Before hitting the AMA stage, the fellas told MTV News that the
collaborative awards-show production mirrors the staging of their upcoming trek.
"It's gonna be exactly what they see on the tour," NKOTB's Jordan Knight said of the show, in which the guys took turns belting pop smashes by both groups. "I think a lot of people, when they hear New Kids are going on tour with the Backstreet Boys, they think we're gonna, like, [face] off; we're gonna be some kind of rivalry. But that's not the case. They're gonna see tonight onstage that it's a collaboration, that we get along ... and you'll see it on our performance."
The amiable rapport among the crew is definitely evident when the guys talk about each band's contribution to pop music. Members of NKOTB and BSB maintain that the groups have a symbiotic relationship: The New Kids paved the way, and the Boys kept the boy-band phenomenon alive.
"In many ways, they contemporize us. They brought us to the forefront," NKOTB's Joey McIntyre explained. "When the Backstreet Boys came out, at first you're like, 'OK, these guys are kinda doing their thing.' To get the credit that somehow we started [the boy-band trend] - which we didn't, 'cause there's New Edition and the Jackson 5 and this tradition's being going on forever - they kinda shed a light on what we did too, and that's nice."
Nick Carter added that the "Larger Than Life" crooners were amped to hit the road with their '90s teen-idol forefathers.
"We appreciate and respect everything that these guys have done for the
music industry, and now it's just great to be together," he said. "I think that's what's awesome."
NKOTB's resident bad boy Danny Wahlberg compared the team-up to a successful partnership straight out of Hollywood.
"It's Rocky and Apollo taking out Mr. T," he quipped, as the fellas laughed.
Are you excited to catch NKOTBSB on tour? Let us know in the comments!



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Megamind continues US chart reign

Brad Pitt provides the voice for hero Metro Man in Megamind Related stories Animated comedy Megamind has topped the North American box office chart for a second week, early figures show. The film, which features the voices of Will Ferrell, Brad Pitt and Tina Fey, took $30m (£18.6m), bringing its two-week haul to nearly $90m (£56m). Opening at number two was runaway train action thriller Unstoppable starring Denzel Washington and Chris Pine with $23.5m (£14.6m). Robert Downey Jr comedy Due Date fell one place to three. Among the weekend's other new releases, sci-fi thriller Skyline opened in fourth place with $11.7m (£7.3m) and Harrison Ford comedy Morning Glory rounded out the top five with $9.6m (£6m). Hollywood.com analyst Paul Dergarabedian said Megamind's success was due to it being a rare family film in the current cinema market. NORTH AMERICAN BOX OFFICE1. Megamind - $30m2. Unstoppable - $23.5m3. Due Date - $15.5m4. Skyline - $11.7m5. Morning Glory - $9.6mSource: Hollywood.com "Up until Megamind the marketplace was virtually devoid of any family films," he said. "The R-rated films were dominating - you had Paranormal Activity 2, Saw 3-D, 'Jackass 3D. Then there was a plethora of adult-oriented dramas." However next week sees the release of the highly anticipated Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, which is expected to knock Megamind from the top spot.This article is from the BBC News website. � British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites.

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World Premiere in Paris

Style icons and technology trendsetters: At the Paris Motor Show 2010, Mercedes-Benz introduced its latest models. Watch the highlights here! World Premiere has the new CLS, who represents the distinctive design of Mercedes-Benz in perfection. The A-Class E-CELL also celebrates its premiere. And for those who might like to get into something larger, the new S-Class 250 CDI, is now the first 5-liter car in the luxury sedan segment.cell phone spy more about cell phone spy.... cell phone spy software mobile phone

Commonwealth Games officials held

India's top investigating agency arrests two 2010 Delhi Commonwealth Games officials for alleged financial irregularities.This article is from the BBC News website. � British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites.

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Recycling Seminar

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Thalia Truesdell, Oregon Master Recycler, will be offering advice about reducing waste to help the planet on Sunday, November 14, from 3 ? 4 p.m., at the Applegate Branch Library, 18485 North Applegate Road.
 
Ms. Truesdell will teach how to make worm bins from kitchen waste and provide information on the Jackson County Plastic Round-Up, Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Days, and commingled recycling. 
 
This free event is sponsored by the Friends of the Applegate Branch Library. Please call the Applegate Branch Library at 541-846-7346 for more information.mobile spy spy text messages Sources...... cell phone spy

Gebrselassie calls off retirement

Marathon world record holder Haile Gebrselassie announces he will race again after reversing his decision to retire from athletics.This article is from the BBC News website. � British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites.

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Bats ? Friends Under Fire!

Bats are our friends, but many bats are killed because of false impressions. Their good qualities far outweigh their bad reputation.
 
To better understand these helpful creatures, a special display of mummified bats and educational materials, provided by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Forensic Laboratory, will be featured during November at the Eagle Point Branch Library, 239 West Main Street.
 
A ?Third Thursday at the Library? presentation on the goals and workings of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Forensic Laboratory will take place on November 18, from 3:30 ? 5:30 p.m. Outreach Educators from the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Southern Oregon University will show specimens from the lab and tell stories about specific cases. This is the only lab of its kind in the world. Witness the clues to the illegal killing of a tortoise, a zebra, and even an elephant! Young people are welcome to attend this fascinating presentation!
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Extra Funds from Library Building Project Will Help Lower Property Taxes

With construction and remodeling of all Jackson County Libraries completed under budget, the Jackson County Board of Commissioners signed an order today allowing the Jackson County Administrator to transfer the remaining balance from the library construction funds into the library debt service funds. The excess money, approximately $800,000, is moving into debt service funds so the County can reduce the amount of property taxes needed to pay off the related debt. 
"Because of prudent fiscal planning and project management, we are pleased to announce that all libraries have been constructed or remodeled as planned below budget, and the result is lowered taxes for our citizens," said Dennis C.W. Smith, Jackson County Commissioner. "The public voted to improve a community resource in our library system, and put their trust in County government to complete this important task. We are proud to have exceeded expectations in delivering upon that mandate."
The funds being transferred are dedicated funds and cannot be used for library services such as extending library hours, buying more books or adding other library programs.
In 2000, Jackson County residents voted for a $38.9 million bond measure to rebuild 14 library branches. Jackson County officials had spent the two previous years assessing the needs of each branch prior to the bond measure going to voters. The County assessed the size of each branch, types of materials needed, and factored in expected inflation to come up with an accurate estimate of cost per square foot. Jackson County officials worked closely with contractors of each library project to ensure each was completed within budget. In addition, the bonds were refinanced at more favorable interest rates which lowered taxes by $2.1 million over their life.
"It is always Jackson County Government's goal to complete projects on time and on, or under, budget," said Jack Walker, Jackson County Commissioner. "With losses of state and federal funding, we have worked effectively to become more efficient while also offering excellent sustainable services."
"Because of the hard work by the Board of Commissioners, the County Administrator, Budget Committee, staff, contractors, private citizens and the community, we are able to reduce the amount of taxes collected necessary to pay off the bonds. As Commissioners, that is one of our most important accomplishments because it directly benefits our citizens financially during a difficult economic time," said Dave Gilmour, Jackson County Commissioner.
Jackson County has already created a $24 million savings over a five-year span by outsourcing operation of the libraries to Library Systems and Services LLC, and reduced taxes by $4.2 million countywide with the early completion of the Urban Renewal Special Levy.
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County Participating in "Sustainable Valley" to Create Family Wage Jobs

In a continuing effort to proactively boost economic development in Southern Oregon, Jackson County Government has been working with a growing network of Rogue Valley business and community leaders on a strategic initiative named "Sustainable Valley," designed to seize the economic development opportunities created by the challenges of sustainability. The program is designed to create important, sustainable family wage traded-sector jobs to make Jackson County's economy more resilient for the benefit of the entire Southern Oregon community.
Working closely with established economic development organizations, Sustainable Valley has identified an opportunity to develop a Sustainable Valley Business Accelerator designed to help innovative, sustainable technology startup companies grow and succeed. Its goal is to accomplish this by providing hands-on support, helping get start-ups ?investment ready,? connecting companies to interested investors, and strengthen the branding of Southern Oregon as an attractive place for all manner of sustainable businesses to launch and grow.
Jackson County Government is proposing an investment of $50,000 toward an initial six-month budget of $180,000 in order to yield the following deliverables:

Legal incorporation of Sustainable Valley as a nonprofit organization.
Selection of an initial site for the Sustainable Valley Accelerator and formal launch of the Accelerator.
Production of a more detailed three-year business and financial plan.
Securing of initial startup funding or funding commitments of at least $500,000 for operations and investment purposes. These funds will come from a mix of local, state, federal and private funding sources.
Jackson County and Southern Oregon have proven to be a good home for sustainable product and technology businesses including Amy's Kitchen, Barefoot Motors, Brammo, Upwind Solutions, Sky Research, MotorcycleUSA, Rogue Valley Micro Devices, Plexis Healthcare Systems and many others. Among the reasons these companies have been successful are a central location between the metro areas of Seattle/Portland and the San Francisco Bay Area with ideal logistics on the I-5 corridor, an available and technically educated workforce, access to existing supply chain, quality institutions of higher learning for partnering opportunities, cultural resources, quality of life, a low cost of doing business, and an airport for handling future growth.
"The success of the Accelerator and broader Sustainable Valley vision will diversify our economic base which provides for less volatility and enables better planning for community, government, and education. The success of this initiative will provide our region with a more recognized brand name," said Danny Jordan, Jackson County Administrator.
Mark VonHolle, VP of S&B James Construction Management, SOREDI Board President and The Chamber of Medford/Jackson County Board Member, who initiated the ?Sustainable Valley? economic development initiative, stated: ?The last of 40 sawmills in this region closed in 2009, and the loss of those good family wage traded sector jobs has led Jackson County to be in the bottom three percent for the lowest wages in the U.S. for counties with populations of 75,000 or higher. In addition, the Mail Tribune recently reported nearly one in four citizens in Jackson and Josephine counties are now on food assistance. This is totally unacceptable. We can and must do better!?
"As Sustainability is the new environmental, social, technologic and economic reality of our times, rebranding our region as 'Sustainable Valley' is an idea whose time has come. We can't compromise our airshed and we won't allow the values and culture to be compromised that make Southern Oregon such a great place to live, raise a family and do business. This is a strategic initiative to create meaningful, sustainable, technology-based family wage jobs in order to make our economy more resilient and our community more prosperous," said Dave Gilmour, Jackson County Commissioner. 
"This developing strategy has the power to transform our regional economy and provide a pro-active solution to many of the corresponding economic challenges our community and state are facing. The economic multiplier associated with a strong foundation of family wage traded-sector jobs will provide increased opportunities and benefits for all of the other businesses in our community," said Jack Walker, Jackson County Commissioner.
"Creative business leadership will be required to accomplish more efficient use of energy, water and materials, 'green' building products, transportation systems and more sustainably grown food. Companies that provide this leadership can do very well and create excellent jobs for our community. We want to make sure some of those companies are rooted right here," said Dennis C.W. Smith, Jackson County Commissioner.
Sustainable Valley is a public-private partnership to help the local region seize opportunities created by sustainability. The volunteer advisory committee includes business and community leaders. The group plans to organize as a nonprofit charity and establish a for profit Sustainable Valley Business Accelerator to help get targeted companies ready for investment and growth.  Business Oregon, The City of Medford, Asante Health System, Lithia Motors and Medford Fabrication are also investing in this initiative with Jackson County.
For more information, please contact Danny Jordan, Jackson County Administrator, at (541) 774-6003.cell phones cell phone spyware cell spy mobile spy

Pirates hijack ship 'near India'

Pirates hijack a Panamanian-flagged chemical tanker in waters closer to India than to Somalia.This article is from the BBC News website. � British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites.

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Taking Waves: FCC Green Lights Unlicensed Use of Wireless "White Space" Frequencies [Slide Show]

Consumer electronics companies got an early Christmas present this year when the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) decided to grant unlicensed smart phones, computers and other wireless devices approval to connect to the Internet via vacant "white space" airwaves. Exactly which Christmas, however, is less clear--consumer electronics–makers wanting to take advantage of broadcast spectrum space abandoned as a result of last year's shift to digital television have much work ahead of them to meet the requirements laid out by the FCC. [More]









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30 Seconds To Mars Tease 20-Minute 'Hurricane' Video

'It's a very ambitious project,' frontman Jared Leto tells MTV News about upcoming clip. 'It's clocking in at about 20 minutes.'By James Montgomery





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By now, you are probably aware that 30 Seconds To Mars' upcoming "Hurricane" video will be "very sexual," violent, free of shirts and a "surrealistic nightmare dream-fantasy."
But, chances are you did not know it may also wind up being 20 minutes long. This, according to 30STM frontman Jared Leto, who broke that tidbit to MTV News during rehearsals for Sunday's MTV Europe Music Awards in Madrid.

Not only did Leto appear to be telling the truth, but he also sounded tired enough to back the claim up.
"We're working really hard and it's a very ambitious project," Leto said. "It's very long right now. It's clocking in at about 20 minutes, so we're just editing, editing. I literally brought the editors here to Spain, and they're at the hotel working right now."
Leto added that, at this point, he's spending basically every waking minute working on completion of the video, but even with a team of editors working on it full-time, "Hurricane" is still proving difficult to tame.
"I am [working on it] with [the editors] ... I couldn't do it alone, it's far too big," he said. "And I have the help of a great team. They flew here at the last minute and they're at the hotel waiting for me to finish up here to get back to the edit."
Before he headed off to rehearse with his band, we asked Leto if Kanye West — who appears on the song and subsequently joined 30STM during their EMA performance — would make an appearance in the "Hurricane" video too. And, much like everything involving the clip, Leto let it be known that a Kanye cameo is still very much a work in progress.
"Ah man, you never know."
Would you like to see Kanye make a guest appearance in 30STM's "Hurricane" video? Tell us in the comments!



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Obama raps Israel building plans

President Obama is in Indonesia on the second leg of his Asian tour US President Barack Obama has criticised Israeli plans to build some 1,300 settler homes in East Jerusalem. Speaking in Indonesia, he said neither the Israelis nor the Palestinians were making the extra effort needed for a breakthrough in stalled peace talks. The chief Palestinian negotiator has urged the international community to recognise a Palestinian state in response to Israel's latest plans. The row over settlements has caused the re-launched peace talks to break down. The Palestinians are refusing to go back to the negotiations without a stop to settlement building on the territory they want as their future state. Constructing settlements on occupied Palestinian land is illegal under international law, but Israel disputes this. Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas has previously floated the idea of going to the United Nations to declare statehood as one option if peace talks collapse, but only after seeking support from Washington.Speaking in the Indonesian capital, Jakarta, President Obama said Israeli settlement building was "never helpful when it comes to peace negotiations". The start of construction in Har Homa in the late 1990s caused a major conflict with the US "I'm concerned that we're not seeing each side make the extra effort involved to get a breakthrough that could finally create a framework for a secure Israel living side by side in peace with a sovereign Palestine," he added. The Palestinians meanwhile, said the world must recognise Palestinian statehood in response to Israel's decision to build the 1,300 new homes in the East Jerusalem settlements of Har Homa and Ramot. "This latest unilateral Israeli act necessitates dramatic international action for immediate recognition of the Palestinian state [based] on the 4 June 1967 borders," chief negotiator Saeb Erekat said in a statement. Also on Tuesday, reports said a further 800 units were planned in the settlement of Ariel in the northern West Bank.“Jerusalem is not a settlement, Jerusalem is the capital of Israel... Israel sees no connection between the peace process and planning and building policy in Jerusalem”Benjamin Netanyahu Israeli Prime Minister Israel's announcement on Monday has sparked widespread condemnation from the US, UN, European Union and Russia. EU foreign affairs chief Baroness Ashton said the plan "contradicts the efforts by the international community" and "should be reversed". "Settlements are illegal under international law, constitute an obstacle to peace and threaten to make a two-state solution impossible," she added. Israel's Interior Ministry has said that the announcement was procedural and it will take years to build the homes. Direct peace talks, which resumed in Washington in September, quickly ran aground after an Israeli moratorium on West Bank settlement construction expired later that month, prompting the Palestinians to freeze talks until Israel re-imposes the ban. US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is expected to raise the issue with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in New York on Thursday, the White House has said. The Israeli leader is on an official visit to the US this week. But his office released a statement late on Tuesday dismissing the criticism. "Jerusalem is not a settlement, Jerusalem is the capital of Israel," it said. "Israel sees no connection between the peace process and planning and building policy in Jerusalem." "The disputes with the United States on the matter of Jerusalem are known," he added. "We hope to overcome them and keep diplomatic talks moving ahead." Israel has occupied the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, since 1967, settling close to 500,000 Jews in more than 100 settlements.This article is from the BBC News website. � British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites.

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