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News and Information about Biofuel and Biomass Fuel Technology.
Biofuels are produced from living organisms or from metabolic by-products (organic or food waste products). In order to be considered a biofuel the fuel must contain over 80 percent renewable materials. It is originally derived from the photosynthesis process and can therefore often be referred to as a solar energy source. There are many pros and cons to using biofuels as an energy source. This page contains articles that explore the many biofuel technologies.
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Common Algae for Biofuel Butanol Production
There have been various methods tried for reducing fossil fuel dependency and containing carbon footprints for a healthier and more eco-friendly future. Corn-produced ethanol has been used for mixing
The New Role of Microbes in Bio-Fuel Production
Currently biofuel is produced from plants as well as microbes. The oils, carbohydrates or fats generated by the microbes or plants are refined to produce biofuel. This is a
Forecasting Wind Data with Cell Phone Towers
Wind data provider Onesemble has developed sensors which can keep note of wind date for around 95% of the wind farms existing in the Texas area. The help of
Fuel Additive Production Takes the Green Route
Research is on for the organic production of isobutene (isobutylene). Thomas Bobik, Professor of Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology and David Gogerty, a doctoral student are doing pioneer research
Scientists Revisit Power from Potatoes
This could very well be the magic formula for future power generation. Yes, scientists are busy crafting what is now called as "solid organic electric battery based upon treated
Synthetic Fuel from CO2 and Solar Energy?
Really amazing are the innovative ways solar power is put into use. Now a team of scientists working in Sandia National Laboratories is focusing on exploring basic steps to
Two Wind Farms get Investment from Google
Now big companies are going green and proudly proclaiming it too from rooftops. Google Inc. has invested $38.8 million in two North Dakota wind farms. This is the first
Affordable Solar Power with Purple Pokeberries?
Researchers at Wake Forest University's Center for Nanotechnology and Molecular Materials are trying to achieve source of clean and green power through pokeberries! Pokeberries could be helpful in making
Biofuels and Carbon Capture from Frog Foam?
Since time immemorial human beings are trying to use solar energy for their survival and day to day use. We know that green plants create their own food and
Fuel from Chicken Feathers?
If we go by the stats, every year 11 billion pounds of poultry industry waste accumulates annually, because we have gigantic appetite for poultry products. They can't be stuffed
Google Plans New Solar Mirror Technology
Google's Bill Weihl expresses his opinion, "We see a chance to make a difference in the field of renewable energy and energy information that can help bring the world
Waste to Energy Continues to Gain Steam
While new energy solutions are being discovered, refined and brought further and further into the public light, something that does not get a lot of headlines is waste to
Solar Cells from Tobacco Plants May Be a Reality Soon
As the world continues its quest to use less fossil fuels, the latest possible solution comes from the most unlikely of sources: the tobacco plant. This latest news comes
Wood-Powered Cars: History Repeats Itself
Few people that are ripping around the streets in today's gas guzzlers will remember wood-powered cars, but if things continue the way they are, they may be lucky enough
Biofuels from Engineered Tobacco Plants?
A biofuel is tricky to define because the usual fossil fuel we use, is in a way biofuel too. But we can safely say that most of the biofuels
Converting Carbon Dioxide into Liquid Fuel with Bacteria
More and more people are becoming aware of the harmful effects of greenhouse gases. Common people and scientists both are gearing up to reduce carbon footprints. Now more investments
Computer Modeling the Effects of Alternative Fuels
Stephens-Romero is a UC Irvine doctoral candidate in the Advanced Power & Energy Program. His 2060 analysis was published online recently in Environmental Science & Technology. Stephens-Romero is painting
High-Temp Hydrogen Source from Algae
Hydrogen is a strong contender to the generation-next clean and green fuel. Scientists are always trying to eliminate or minimize its drawbacks and maximize its benefits. They want to
Commercial Flights Approved for Biofuels by 2010
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) wants to reduce its carbon footprints. That's why they announced their quest to find a biofuel by 2010 for its commercial flights. Paul
Dirt-Powered Bacteria Batteries
Bacteria are one of the most abundant organisms on the planet and also one of the most studied. Today, scientists use bacteria for genetics research, antibiotics, and yes! Even
Turning Wastewater into Ethanol
As the world continues to search for alternative fuels to fuel our cars and heat our homes, many different opportunities are being explored and there has finally been a
Getting Biofuel from the World's Garbage
There is plenty of garbage on this planet; in fact there is so much garbage that many developed countries are trying to dump their garbage on the lands of
150mpg Algae-Powered Toyota Prius
First algae fuel-powered vehicle in the world was officially launched in San Francisco. The car, called Algaeus is a modified Toyota Prius, which derives power from green crude, from
Ethanol Industry Loses Pioneer
The renewable fuel industry received a jolt in the form of Kathy Bryan's death. She was the founder of BBI International, a global bio fuels consulting and publishing company.
Biofuel as a Jet Fuel Alternative?
The seeds of a humble weed could lower a jet fuel's cradle-to-grave carbon emissions by 84 percent. Camelina sativa is an oilseed crop and it might be used as
NRDC: The Right Way to Use Biofuels
When we think about sources of alternative energy, we often feel a rush of positive thoughts engulfing us. We often think that while developing alternative sources of energy we


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Airmen and Soldiers train for Zabul Provincial Reconstruction Team
Senior Airman Robert Cabato (left) and Capt. Nathan Olsen conduct five and 25 meter checks for improvised explosive devices during recent convoy training here. Both Airmen are a part of the Zabul Reconstruction Team, and are training for an upcoming deployment. Captain Olsen is deployed from the 375th Civil Engineer Sqaurdon at Scott Air Force Base, Ill., and Airman Cabato is deployed from the 18th Operations Group at Kadena Air Base, Japan.
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Twitter, Gap and 3 Other Stocks Are Making Headlines Today
Published on July 8, 2016 at 10:32 am by Fahad Saleem in Market Movers, News
It's a positive day on the Street following a surprisingly impressive jobs report, which showed that a whopping 287,000 jobs were created in June, which represented the biggest monthly increase since last fall. Analysts were expecting around 170,000 new jobs.
Meanwhile, investors are watching a handful of stocks closely today, including Barracuda Networks Inc (NYSE:CUDA), Gap Inc (NYSE:GPS), Petroleo Brasileiro SA Petrobras (ADR) (NYSE:PBR), Twitter Inc (NYSE:TWTR), and Juno Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ:JUNO). Let's shed some light on the reasons behind these stocks' movement today and see what the hedge funds in our system think of these companies.
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Barracuda Networks Beats Estimates
Barracuda Networks Inc (NYSE:CUDA) is over 16% in the green today following its better-than-expected first quarter earnings report. The California-based networks and cloud services company posted EPS of $0.20, sharply beating the consensus estimate of $0.11. Revenue in the quarter came in at $86.7 million, topping the estimated $83.84 million. The company also announced the appointment of Hatem Naguib and Ezra Hookano as Vice Presidents of the company and of Dustin Driggs to the post of Chief Financial Officer. A statement from Barracuda said that the management change will drive its security business and strengthen its leadership team.
Out of the 766 active funds in our database, 11 of them were bullish on Barracuda Networks Inc (NYSE:CUDA) at the end of the first quarter. Cliff Asness' AQR Capital Management owned 147,135 shares of the company at that time.
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Gap's Net Sales Rise
Gap Inc (NYSE:GPS) has surged by nearly 5% in morning trading after the company announced that its net sales for the five-week period ended July 2 jumped by 2% from the same period of last year, to $1.57 billion. This is the first sales increase experienced by Gap in more than a year. In a statement, Gap's CFO said that sales were partly driven by improvement in traffic trends in June, especially at Old Navy.
Edward Lampert's ESL Investments was one of the 23 funds in our system that were bullish on Gap Inc (NYSE:GPS) as of the end of the first quarter. It held approximately 3.25 million shares of the company.
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Channing Tatum seduced Jenna Dewan Tatum wearing Uggs and a sombrero
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Jenna Dewan Tatum is dishing about how she first started dating her now-husband, Channing, and it is pretty much just as charming as you think.
Jenna, 36, stopped by The Ellen DeGeneres show to let us all know that she played hard to get before she and Channing made their relationship official.
It all started on the set of "Step Up," a film that unfortunately encouraged so many spin offs it makes me literally sick. "I said, 'Well look, if you want to date other people and be free that's totally fine," she told Degeneres. "But we're not gonna hang out and watch movies. You have to figure out what you want because I want a relationship.'"
Her ultimatum — which I must admit was pretty legit — worked in her favor: Three days later, Tatum came a knockin' on her hotel door. "He said he had the chance to be free and he couldn't stop thinking about me," Jenna remembered, laughing the laugh of a woman who has brilliantly plotted her way into the pants of a fine young gentleman. "He's in a sombrero, underwear and Ugg boots and said, 'Let's do this.'" Then, they did it.
The couple has been together ever since, wedding in 2009 and welcoming their daughter, Everly, in 2013.
Jenna recently spilled on their sex life, admitting that yes, they do have sex sometimes and also, yes, she resents being asked whether or not she keeps it fresh, because that's a rude question. "I think all women should keep it exciting for themselves," she told Redbook. "People always ask, 'Do you do anything to keep it fresh for your man?' I hate that question. I'm like, 'No. Why is it for your man? I do things to keep it fresh for myself." True.
So yeah, they're still charming — at least as far as celebrity couples go.
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Utilizing cloud computing technologies can allow organizations to reduce their information technology spending, whilst harnessing networking innovations to seamlessly offer efficient, accountable, and effective governance.
New Delhi: The Software Alliance today will hold a conference, "BSA Cloud Computing Roundtable: Successes and Policy Challenges," to promote understanding of global best practices around public and private partnerships and cloud service deployment.
The roundtable will bring together technical experts and representatives from the industry, trade associations, civil society, and academia with an aim to align business, technical, and policy discussions on cloud adoption and encourage the development of India's digital infrastructure.
The first session of the roundtable focuses on sharing examples of cloud use by governments around the world and India with an aim to understand the merits and learnings from those respective examples, while the second session covers challenges and concerns in terms of cloud related policies from a forward-looking perspective.
Around the world, governments are steadily realizing the value proposition of taking a cloud computing approach to deliver public services.
"BSA is committed to contributing to initiatives that advance cloud computing in India," said Jared Ragland, Senior Director, Policy – APAC.


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'Man of Steel' is Not Just a Bird or a Plane
Posted on November 27, 2017 by The Ultimate Rabbit
I grew up watching reruns of "The Adventures of Superman" with George Reeves playing the iconic character, and I loved how he stood still and never blinked an eye when the bad guys shot bullets at him. Then came the movies with Christopher Reeve playing the sole survivor of Krypton, and I reveled in watching him give us the definitive version of this heroic character. Since then, Superman has not been the same for me as his goody two shoes image makes him seem a little dull compared to Batman, and the character has gone through various interpretations on television and in comic books to where I'm not sure what to make of him, or his alter ego Clark Kent, anymore.
I liked "Superman Returns" more than most people because it reminded me of the effect this iconic character had on me when I was young, and Bryan Singer made it clear we needed a hero like Superman now more than ever. However, the more Singer paid homage to the first two "Superman" movies, the more it paled in comparison to them. The character is now more than 75 years old and in desperate need of a reboot to stay relevant to today's increasingly cynical society.
Now we have "Man of Steel" which takes Superman back to his beginnings to where we have to go through all the origin stuff yet again. This threatens to make the movie a bit tedious as we all know Superman was born as Kal-El on the planet Krypton and how his parents sent him to Earth before Krypton exploded. But what's interesting is how director Zack Snyder tells Superman's story in a non-linear fashion to where we're never quite sure which direction the movie is going to take. Snyder also shows us how, while it may seem cool to be Superman, being him can also be quite lonely and painful.
For the filmmakers, the real challenge was making Superman more down to earth than he has been in the past and, for the most part, they succeeded. We all have experienced loneliness and alienation in our childhood and the changes our bodies go through, be it puberty or something else, which can drive us to the brink of insanity. But what's worse for Kal-El, who is now named Clark Kent by his human parents, is he can't really ask anyone for advice on how to deal with x-ray vision or super hearing abilities. While this kid is capable of doing great things, you can understand why he yearns for the normal life constantly denied to him.
I liked the scenes dealing with Superman's childhood because they rang true emotionally, and the wisdom his human father Jonathan (Kevin Costner) passes on to him makes sense. Yes, this young man has super powers, but he's got to keep them under wraps until he can learn the truth about where he came from. It's frustrating, but it helps to keep Superman from being subjected to crazy medical experiments by the government and from growing an oversized ego which will definitely get the best of him.
Since the first half of "Man of Steel" is told in a non-linear fashion, it doesn't take long for us to meet Henry Cavill, the latest actor to play Superman. It also doesn't take long for him to remove his shirt and show us how much time he has spent at the gym. Cavill's road to playing this iconic character has been a tough one as he came so close to getting cast in "Superman Returns," and for a while he was known as the unluckiest man in Hollywood as he barely missed out on playing Cedric Diggory in "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire" and Edward Cullen in "Twilight." How nice it is to see Cavill finally get his moment in the spotlight.
Cavill does solid work here as Superman, and he also gives us a Clark Kent who is unlike the four-eyed wimp we all remember him being. This is a Kent who wanders from job to job, haunted by an upbringing he has yet to learn more about, and it is a journey which has toughened him up quite a bit. Cavill also benefits from getting to play a more complex Superman in "Man of Steel" whereas the one we saw in "Superman Returns" was kind of neutered (no offense Brandon Routh). While he doesn't quite have the same charisma Reeve brought to Superman, Cavill is a terrific choice for the role and he has more than earned the right to play him in this and future movies (and you know there will be more).
But as with "Superman: The Movie," Warner Brothers put their nerves at ease by surrounding Cavill with a cast filled with stars and Oscar winners. I very much enjoyed Kevin Costner as Jonathan Kent, and he gives a wonderfully understated performance as Kal-El's human father. However (SPOILER ALERT), I'm pretty certain I have not seen another actor other than him who looked so ridiculously serene as an enormous hurricane came barreling down on him (SPOLIERS END).
Diane Lane is also well cast as Kal-El's human mother, Martha, and it's a treat to see this actress in anything and everything she does. Plus, even as Martha heads into old age, Lane still looks irresistibly sexy as she refuses to betray her son's whereabouts to General Zod. Some credit should go to Snyder for this as he doesn't plaster Lane with the same hideous old-age makeup he used on Carla Gugino in "Watchmen." I am so very glad he learned his lesson.
Speaking of General Zod, the great character actor Michael Shannon plays him in "Man of Steel." Shannon does make him a compelling nemesis to Superman, and I liked how the actor portrays Zod as a man led by a corrupted sense of loyalty rather than just a power hungry villain. His work in "Man of Steel," however, pales a bit in comparison to his galvanizing turn as serial killer Richard Kuklinski in "The Iceman." Perhaps I was expecting a bit too much from Shannon this time around as I was hoping he would give us a villain for the ages. But even though he doesn't, he is still very good here.
In addition, Amy Adams gives us a strong Lois Lane who doesn't falter in the face of supernatural discoveries, Laurence Fishburne makes for a good Perry White, Antje Traue makes Faora into a tremendously lethal villainess, and it's hard to think of anyone other than Russell Crowe to play Superman's biological father, Jor-El. Crowe gives the role a gravitas not easily earned, and you will be pleased to know that he doesn't sing in this film. I am, however, willing to defend his performance and singing in "Les Misérables."
The one major complaint I had with "Man of Steel" was the spectacle at times overwhelmed the story and characters. This is not to say the characters are neglected, but I'm not sure I have seen as many high-rise buildings come crashing down in one movie. Just when I think I have seen the loudest action movie ever made, another one comes along to remind me of the necessity of ear plugs. In the process of giving us one tremendous action scene after another, Snyder ends up topping himself a bit too much to where I was desperate for him to tone things down. Still, he respects Superman enough to keep the character's ideals intact even while taking some liberties.
Part of me still yearns for the "Superman" of yesterday when Christopher Reeve made us believe a man can fly, and of how the first two movies lifted my spirits up high. I think part of how you enjoy "Man of Steel" depends on how willing you are to separate it from all the "Superman" films which preceded it, and for me this is tough. But in the end, there's no way things can stay the same, and this iconic character was in need of a refresher. With "Man of Steel," Snyder has given us an exciting piece of entertainment which holds our attention for over two hours, and I am eager to see where Superman will go from here.
The Ultimate Rabbit's Top Ten Horror Movies for Halloween
Posted on October 29, 2017 by The Ultimate Rabbit
So, without further ado, I present to you my list of my top ten movies to watch on Halloween night, and they are presented here in no particular order:
"John Carpenter's Halloween"
Despite the many imitators and endless sequels, not to mention the two movies directed by Rob Zombie (which was actually pretty good), there's no beating the granddaddy of them all. Carpenter's film is a true horror classic with a music theme I never get sick of listening to. All these years later, the original "Halloween" has lost none of its power to creep you out as it offers audiences a truly terrifying experience.
There are moments which have stayed with me long after I saw "Halloween" for the first time. That moment where Michael Meyers kills the boyfriend and then tilts his head from side to side always gets to me. Plus, the ending leaves you with the unnerving truth of how evil never dies.
"John Carpenter's The Thing"
While his original "Halloween" remains a true classic, Carpenter's remake of "The Thing" is his masterpiece. The film bombed back in 1982, but it has since gained a huge cult following and is now considered one of the best horror films ever made. The story of a group of scientists doing research in Antarctica, one of the most isolated places on Earth, who get copied almost perfectly by an alien is far more effective today than when it first came out. "The Thing" is a great example of how to keep escalating tension throughout a movie's entire running time, and Rob Bottin's incredible work on the makeup and effects still looks disgustingly brilliant to this very day.
I finally got to see this movie all the way through for the first time a couple of years ago when I rented it from Netflix. What I thought would be a fun and hopelessly dated 1970's movie turned out to be more horrifying than I ever could have imagined. Even while watching it on my 32″ television, "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre" proved to be a brutal cinematic experience which has lost none of its power to make you shrink in your seat. With a movie like this, it's not what you see that gets to you; it's what you don't see which messes with your head, and that makes this classic of the most unnerving movie going experiences you will ever endure.
It was released 40 years ago, and it remains Dario Argento's true masterpiece of horror. There are very few directors who can make a grisly death look like a beautiful work of art. The tale of an American female dancer who comes to a ballet school which turns out to be a witches' coven doesn't always make sense, but then again, a lot of Argento's movies don't. The movie is still scary as hell and beautifully horrific in a way most horror films can only dream of being today. A friend of mine once told me that if she were ever to be murdered (heaven forbid), she wants it to look like something out of a Dario Argento movie. I see what she means.
Be it the original version or the director's cut, Ridley Scott's "Alien" is still an overwhelmingly terrifying experience to sit through. When I rented this one on videotape years ago and watched it on my parents' 13-inch television set in their bedroom (they robbed me of using the family room), I found myself hiding my eyes at key moments. The silence really got to me, and I impatiently waited for Jerry Goldsmith's score to come back on. Keep in mind, I actually saw James Cameron's "Aliens" before I saw this one, and it still scared the hell out of me!
I tell you, these horror movies from the 1970's still have the same power to shock you today as they did when first released. When William Friedkin's "The Exorcist" was re-released in "the version you've never seen," it still had a visceral power to unsettle us regardless of the passage of time. The story of a girl who becomes possessed by an ancient demon benefits greatly from a documentary feel which has that "you are there" feel, and it almost felt like I wasn't watching a movie, but instead a real-life event which somehow all got caught on camera.
"Evil Dead 2: Dead by Dawn"
All the "Evil Dead" movies are great fun, but if you have to go with just one, then I recommend "Evil Dead 2: Dead by Dawn." On a budget of $3 million dollars, maybe even less than that, director Sam Raimi gave us one of the most endlessly creative and hilarious horror movies you could ever hope to watch. After all this time, it remains as scary as is funny. Plus, you have Bruce "Groovy" Campbell in his most iconic role as Ash, the pussy whipped salesman from S-Mart who keeps getting chased by the demons he was dumb enough to awaken from their slumber. Campbell gives a fantastic performance even if he keeps telling us he's not much of an actor. This is so far from the truth, but you do have to admire the sense of humor he has about himself, and you haven't lived until you listen to one of his "Evil Dead" commentary tracks.
"Slumdog Millionaire" director Danny Boyle was said to have reinvigorated the zombie genre with this propulsive horror thriller where they are anything but slow. In this film, the zombies, or the infected as they are referred to are not the real enemy, we are. The virus the infected have been stricken with represents our inability to face the darkness inside of ourselves which sooner or later rises to the surface. There is no let up on the tension in this movie, and the thrills come fast and furious.
"Dawn of the Dead" (the original and the remake)
This one is a tie because both versions of this movie stand strongly on their own merits. George Romero's brilliant sequel to his classic "Night of the Living Dead" is really a satire of the consumerist society we all live in. You know, the one which encourages us to buy all sorts of things which are said to make you happy, and yet all the money and objects you purchase end up making you feel empty inside. This is what Romero is saying with this film, and he does this while providing us with a great deal of blood, gore, beheadings, eviscerations, decapitations, and whatever else he could afford when he made "Dawn of the Dead." All of you in the Fangoria crowd will be more than satisfied with this one, but you knew that already.
Zack Snyder, who later went on to direct "300," "Watchmen" and "Batman vs Superman: Dawn of Justice" helmed this remake which turned out to be the best of its kind since "John Carpenter's The Thing." This one is more of a straight forward horror action film with a surprising amount of emphasis on character development. It also features Canada's greatest import in the lead role, Sarah Polley. The remake of "Dawn of the Dead" turned out to be a visceral thrill ride, and it allowed us to invest in the characters in ways most horror movies typically avoid.
The specter of Hannibal Lecter, as portrayed by Anthony Hopkins, never fails to unnerve me like he did when I first saw this movie on the big screen. Jonathan Demme's Oscar winning classic remains one of the definitive serial killer films ever made. Hopkins' performance is like a perverse love letter to HAL from Stanley Kubrick's "2001" whose voice inspired his performance. We also get one of cinema's greatest heroines with Clarice Starling, brilliantly played by Jodie Foster.
Have a happy Halloween everybody!
Posted on August 4, 2016 by The Ultimate Rabbit
What a relief it is that "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice" has finally opened in theaters everywhere. Few movies have been dissected and criticized as deeply as this one even before its release, and it got to where it felt like decade had passed since Warner Brothers announced it as happening. After a while we all wanted to yell out, "Just release the damn movie already!" Clearly, Warner Brothers has A LOT riding on this particular superhero movie, and it is aiming to create its own comic book cinematic universe to rival Marvel's.
Well, the best way to describe "Batman v Superman" is that it is, in a word, dour. Director Zack Snyder certainly gives us some spectacular action set pieces, but the whole movie is undone by a sense of joylessness. In keeping with Christopher Nolan's superhero aesthetic of grounding these characters in reality, a lot of the fun and joy we have had in watching them do battle with the forces of evil feels absent this time around.
So why does Batman/Bruce Wayne have a such a bone to pick with Superman/Clark Kent anyway? Well it all goes back to the climax of "Man of Steel" where Superman did battle with General Zod over the skies of Metropolis to where a record number of buildings were reduced to rubble. One of them was the Wayne Enterprises building, and despite Bruce's best efforts, he is unable to rescue all his employees from certain death and blames Superman that. As for Superman, he thinks Batman is too dangerous and seeks to expose Gotham's vigilante and put an end to his reign.
Meanwhile, LexCorp mogul Lex Luthor (Jesse Eisenberg) is ever so eager to get his hands on the kryptonite from Zod's failed terraforming experiment in the Indian Ocean as well as his body. While we all know Luthor gets super excited about real estate, those interests are shoved to the side as he is intent to reveal the duality of god and man. This all leads to an epic conclusion in which Lex unveils a monster which could very well destroy Batman and Superman in a way nothing else can.
One of the big problems with "Batman v Superman" is it tries to accomplish too much in its bloated running time of 151 minutes. This was the same problem with "The Amazing Spider-Man 2" which also sought to create its own cinematic universe to where it became an unforgivable mess. "Batman v Superman" is a better movie as Snyder is able to keep a lot of the thematic elements in balance, but there's still too many subplots and characters to deal with and not enough time to become fully engaged on an emotional level with everything going on.
When Marvel created their own cinematic universe, they took their sweet time and were never in a rush to bombard us with too much right away. They started out with "Iron Man" and then brought other iconic superheroes to the screen that we quickly came to root for. When the first "Avengers" movie finally came out, we were ready to see our favorite Marvel characters join forces to battle an alien threat because the groundwork had been laid slowly and carefully.
On the other hand, Sony and Warner Brothers could barely wait to start their own cinematic universes, and as a result we have gotten overstuffed movies which feel more like overlong commercials for others that have yet to be made.
Snyder is not a bad director he has given us some terrific movies like "Dawn of the Dead" (one of the few horror remakes worth watching), the visual epic "300" and "Watchmen." Clearly he had a lot on his plate with this movie's sprawling subplots he could only be so successful with. His starting out with young Bruce Wayne watching his parents get murdered is unnecessary as we have seen this traumatic event played out many times before. We all know about Bruce's dark past and how he became Batman, so this could have easily been skipped over.
Perhaps Snyder's biggest setback with "Batman v Superman" is his overuse of special effects. There's never a shortage of explosions, and he does pull off some impressive scenes like when Batman does battle with a dozen terrorists. But after a while the whole endeavor feels like one long video game with moments which brazenly defy logic. You come out of this movie wishing he had worked harder on the story's emotional component, but when you have a ridiculously large budget of over $200 million, you are obligated to make sure the money's up there on the screen.
For what it's worth, the casting is spot on. Many balked at Ben Affleck being cast as the Caped Crusader, but he does solid work as Batman and Bruce Wayne, a CEO who actually looks after his workers' needs and safety. While he can't quite hold a candle to the best cinematic Batman of them all, Michael Keaton (Christian Bale is a very close second), he makes Bruce and his alter ego appropriately brooding and damaged. Affleck also has the requisite shirtless scene which shows how much time he has spent at the gym (his biceps are massive).
Cavill continues to do very good, if not overly impressive, work as Superman/Clark Kent as he makes the Man of Steel a noble and conflicted person on a planet whose inhabitants are not sure what to make of him. Amy Adams remains a wonderful choice to portray Lois Lane, Laurence Fishburne plays things a little broadly as Daily Planet editor Perry White, Holly Hunter is terrific as a US Senator hell bent on stopping Lex Luthor's evil plans, and Jeremy Irons proves to be an inspired choice to play Alfred.
Then there's Jesse Eisenberg who portrays Lex Luthor as if he were an infinitely psychotic Mark Zuckerberg. Eisenberg is never boring, but he never comes across as truly menacing. He does, however, share some strong moments with Hunter as they verbally spar with one another. The screenplay by Chris Terrio and David S. Goyer gives them some sharp dialogue which really stings, and it would have been great if there was more of it to go around.
But the one who steals the show here is Gal Gadot who plays Diana Prince and her alter ego Wonder Woman. Every time she appears onscreen, the movie comes to life as she battles her foes without an ounce of fear on her beautiful face. Like Affleck, many voiced their opposition to her being cast, and it's nice to see her get the last laugh on those who doubted her.
"Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice" is by no means a terrible movie, and many DC Comic fans will likely get a kick out of it. It also benefits from a conclusion which is far more emotional than we could have expected. However, there never seems to be any joy or exhilaration to be found here, and it makes this motion picture feel like an exercise in tedium. Plus, we only get one big fight between Batman and Superman which proves to be anti-climactic as the trailers have long since revealed that these two end up joining forces to battle an ever bigger threat. What looked like the comic book movie to end all comic book movies instead proves to be a big disappointment. Still, we do have "Suicide Squad" to look forward to.
Copyright Ben Kenber 2016


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Have we learnt nothing from the Bota fiasco?
Haven't a clue of what I mean by the Bota fiasco?
Does the name Nasarudin Hashim ring a bell?
How soon we forget!
On 25th January, 2009, the Malaysianinsider reported that Nasarudin Hashim, the UMNO state assemblyman for Bota, Perak, had announced his decision to quit UMNO with immediate effect and cross over to PKR.
The same news report quoted Anwar as saying that Nasarudin's decision was "critical, reflecting the sentiment of his voters, primarily the Malays in his constituency" and was "the beginning of a new wave".
What followed was more like a tidal wave that swept Pakatan out of power in Perak!
The following day, Malaysianinsider reported that Anwar had predicted that there would be a slew of defections by BN lawmakers occurring fortnightly from February onwards.
Another Malaysianinsider report of the same day has Najib responding to Anwar's prediction.
"These are all rumours … I don't think so", Najib is reported to have rebutted.
Knowing what we know now, we can well imagine now that Najib must have been tickled pink by Anwar's prediction, given what was then in the pipeline.
10 days after announcing he was ditching UMNO to join PKR, Nasarudin announced his return to UMNO.
This followed the announcement by Behrang Assemblymen Jamaluddin Mohd Radzi and Changkat Jering Assemblyman Mohd Osman Jailu, both of PKR, as well as Jelapang Assemblyman Hee Yit Foong of DAP, that they were quitting their respective parties to become independent BN-friendly MPs.
And the collapse of the Pakatan state government in Perak facilitated by these cross overs from PKR and DAP!
Prior to Nasarudin's return to UMNO, a Malaysianinsider article entitled "Bota crossover looks like a Pakatan coup against itself", in my view, pointedly summed up the disaster that Pakatan had fallen into.
"Last week's coup of getting Umno's Bota assemblyman Datuk Nasarudin Hashim to defect could turn out to be a tactical mistake as it has ironically threatened the very survival of the Pakatan Rakyat government in Perak if this weekend's events are anything to go by.
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's triumph in snaring Nasarudin has now made the electoral pact lose its "moral standing" and unable to complain about Umno's move to entice Pakatan Rakyat state legislators wary of their future or disgruntled with their own leadership, critics said
"All is fair in love and war. Pakatan drew first blood with Nasarudin and Umno now seems to be getting back at them. They can't complain. They started it first," an Umno warlord told The Malaysian Insider".
Yesterday, Malaysiakini reported that Anwar accepted the application forms of 300 former members of Gerakan, the Indian Progressive Front and MIC have to join PKR.
At what appears to have been a well-attended ceramah in Nibong Tebal, Anwar is also reported to have apologised for having picked Tan Tee Beng to contest the Nibong Tebal parliamentary constituency in the 2008 general election and went on to assure that this time around, Pakatan would only "choose those who are qualified, good, and are firm in defending the principles of a clean and fair government for the people".
This assurance is timely and, I hope, can be taken to mean that even as we read reports that Anwar is in talks with MIC and Sabah BN leaders who may be contemplating crossing over to PKR, even if these leaders should ultimately crossover to PKR, they will not be fielded as Pakatan candidates in the 13th GE.
In a letter to the FMT entitled "It looks like Anwar never learns?", P Dev Anand Pillai articulates fully my concerns.
"There has been rumours that certain MIC leaders are in talks with the PKR Supremo about a possible cross over before the impending general elections. It looks as though PKR has not learnt its lesson…When the PR coalition talks about the unworthiness of politicians who jump ship, it becomes a joke that they court possible cross overs!…The young talent in the PKR is what Anwar has to tap, if he does not understand that,then he is not ready to become the next Prime Minister of Malaysia…Untrustworthy politicians from the MIC are the last thing that must be in the mind of the PKR Supremo…Has Anwar lost it? Wouldn't he of all know that such characters cannot be trusted? Despite knowing that he is entering into dangerous territory by courting this morons…If Anwar can't comprehend this then he has lost the plot".
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najib manaukau
Clearly the scumbags and parasites from Umno are unable to learn from the past mistakes and if they can Malaysia will surely be a more peaceful and better place to live under the sun. Their attitudes can only lead to one thing for sure, bankruptcy after the present turmoils and shambles just like the Arab Spring. after all these Umno morons have always try to project themselves as part of Arab world, when the truth fact is they are in south east asia.
The only common thing these morons share with them, or should I say they imported from them, is only the Islamic religion, period.
It is therefore only right Malaysia should also be the next Arab Spring, it may be slower because of the big percentage of the non muslims in this country, whereas this is not the case in the Arab nations that are now having the turmoils and shambles. There you have Mubarak and Gaddafi, just to name a few examples and in Malaysia you have the grand son of the pariah from Kerala, the shenanigan Mahathir. When the Arab Spring reaches Malaysia the Malays will then claim that the shenanigan is not a Malay but a mamak, but it will be too late then as the shenanigan has done so much harms and atrocities that are ir-reversable. So much to be a copy cat nation plus to claim a mamak to be one of their own !
PKR needs more the likes Rafizi, Fuziah Salleh, the late lo lo Ghazali, Khalid Samad. Even younger ones like Adam Adlii would be better than these MIC parasites.
tok merayau
Yes he has indeed lost the plot. His desperation to take Putrajaya has led him to take risks beyond comprehension. What a pity for such a once likely candidate to be PM – but no longer. The nation now needs a man of integrity to lead the people out of the current culture of rasuah, abuse of power and financial mismanagement. Dato Nik Aziz is the only one who can save this Nation.
shovelnose11
Leaders who depended on cross overs to boost it's numbers are nothing more then the accused. Is the opposition so lacking in fresh, new faces ready to assume the leadership mantle in a clean, efficient and equal that it has to take in jaded, rejected goods? Just have a bad feeling that even in the slimmest of hope that change will take place in 13GE, it's a rocky and hazardous path ahead filled with heartaches if the new government counts among them these unreliable turncoats.
Not again Anwar! We expect you to learn from past blunders and like to think you are truly Pakatan and nothing up your sleeves, else how can we trust you to lead Pakatan to handle a nation?
Perhaps you and that infamous Nasharudin Mat Isa of PAS should think rejoining UMNO since you don't seem to be able to get the umno out of you two?
sad rakyat
Yes, the rakyat learnt something, but obviously not Anwar Ibrahim! Don't be surprise, even if PR wins, these frogs, if chosen to stand in parliamentary conts, will most likely leapfrog back. For all we know, it could be another Nasarudin-like ruse orchestrated by BN since they know where they stand! So these frogs stand on PR tickets [ like that infamous from from Kelantan] and then jump back to the arms of BN!
Anybody who wishes to leave UMNO/MCA/MIC/etc to join PR SHOULD be welcomed with open arms. I like to think that Pakatan is an inclusive, not an exclusive political party.
New members should serve a probationary period of, say, 2 or 3 years, before being eligible for candidacy for a federal/state seat. Anybody willing to put their political career on hold for a few years is probably serious about change.
New members can always serve their respective parties in many other beneficial ways WITHOUT needing to be a candidate for any parliamentary seat. There are ALWAYS roles in fund raising committees, mentoring, policy developement, etc etc. It is also a chance to see how sincere/effective these new members are.
New members who expect to get an immediate and automatic nomination for a seat are actually "kataks" and should be treated accordingly – self evident, really.
Well i just hope these froggies are not selected as a candidate for the next GE.
Have never approved of frogs, and never will. Should PR come into power they should enact that anyone "crossing over" will automatically lose his/her seat in the state/federal assembly and a by-election will take place. This act will be a favour to the electorate. We don't vote for reps only to see them hop to the other side, whatever colour that may be.
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In my last post I outlined the work we would be doing to capture the digital archives of the IOE's central administrative department – the Directorate. We thought it was about time we gave you an update on what we have been doing so far.
Until now, we have been spending the bulk of our time working with colleagues in the Directorate to find out more about what records are created and what the current practices are for managing electronic records. We decided the best method for us was to meet with each person and use a structured interview to make sure we were asking everyone the same questions. That makes it sound a lot scarier than it (hopefully) was and each meeting was generally a chat over coffee.
One of the most important parts of this process is the research you do before the actual survey takes place. For each interview I put together a guide of the types of records we have historically received in paper format and used the JISC classification and retention scheme to draw up a reference list of the types of activities and functions (we thought) are carried out by each person. This formed the basis of interviews as we went through the types of records we have (or would want to receive in the future) before going on to discuss formats, extent, location and so on. Now that we're coming to the end of this stage, for me, it's been a really valuable experience. Having not met many of the people we've spoken to (or having only ever spoken to them by email) I've really enjoyed actually talking to them about the records they create and have learnt a great deal that will help us develop our collection development policy for the IOE archive. I think I might even finally understand the IOE's committee structure – which is no mean feat!
As part of the project we are also utilising some of the different online tools and standards that have been developed and assessing them from a records management point of view. The first tool we have used is the Data Asset Framework which has been designed to aid information professionals when carrying out surveys of electronic data. The methodology is simple to follow and that makes the tool nice and easy to use – a definite benefit. One aspect I really like is that you can have multiple logins to your account and can therefore share access with those who are creating the records. I think this is a great idea that aids good communication and allows everyone to gain access to the information and contribute without the information being duplicated as it's sent backwards and forwards by email. However I did also feel it is probably better designed to record simple information about large data sets rather than detailed information about filing systems that can include a range of record formats on various subjects in one folder. To ensure we were recording all the details we need for the next stages of the project we therefore decided a spreadsheet would be a more suitable method. This document forms the basis of the second stage where we will apply the JISC retention schedule to draw up a retention and transfer scheme. This work has already started and we are hoping to have a draft scheme ready to send to our colleagues in the Directorate shortly after the Christmas break.


Hap and Leonard returns for a second season on SundanceTV, as longtime best friends Hap (James Purefoy) and Leonard (Michael Kenneth Williams) find themselves entangled in a murder mystery.
Joining the sophomore season—based on the second novel, "Mucho Mojo" in Joe R. Lansdale's "Hap and Leonard" book series—are Brian Dennehy, Irma P. Hall, Dohn Norwood, Tiffany Mack and Cranston Johnson.
Check out exclusive photos from Hap and Leonard's return.


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UCC Welcomes Second Lady Jill Biden
Natural Resources program offered
New on-campus security measures
Cafeteria prices have students confused
Campus clubs offer students connections
Anoymity leads to cruelty in virtual worlds
UCCStrong fund dispenses second phase
Student Spotlight on Erica Henry and Misty
Cooking Cliff Notes: Turkey
Preparing for the harsh winter weather
The Peanuts Gang delights kids of all ages
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UCC supports veterans in the parade
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By Alicia Graves | Nov 18,2015
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The second phase of the UCCStrong fund distribution is underway. This phase is set aside for those in Snyder Hall rooms 14 to 16 and provides funds for unrestricted use of unmet financial needs. The first phase was for primary victims in Snyder 15 due to the Oct. 1 incident.
As of the latest press release, the fund is nearing $1 million.
Disbursements for the second phase include the following:
$2500 to students and staff members of Snyder rooms 14, 15 and 16 who were present Oct. 1.
$2500 to each family of the Umpqua 9.
$500 per day for victims from those rooms who were hospitalized with a 10 day cap total of $5000.
Will be $75000 total given to the 24
The United Way, in conjunction with the UCCStrong fund, has established a relief fund of $25,000 through the Roseburg Salvation Army to help meet the unmet financial needs of students and staff who were on campus Oct.1. Students and staff can bring unpaid bills and their UCC identification to the Salvation Army and ask that the bills be paid on their behalf.
These bills have to be financial needs directly related to the Oct. 1 incident and payment is up to the discretion of the Salvation Army.
"The challenge is that it is very difficult to make the call on someone's bill and if it really is directly related to Oct.1," said Brian Prawitz, UCCStrong's public information officer.
At this time, the UCCStrong committee is working towards an application process for people who were on campus Oct. 1 and have needs beyond the scope of the initial Salvation Army outlay.
The fund committee is also preserving some funds for long term care and recovery as some students and staff may not feel the effects of Oct.1 until coming months.
In the meantime, those who were on campus and need help can go to the Department of Justice website and download their application for Crime Victims Compensation, or pick one up from the Student Center. Students can apply to the Department of Justice for counseling compensation up to $20,000 per person for a counselor of choice. Compensation may also include other medical and financial needs.
"It will take some time to work itself out. But there is a great relief in knowing that the DOJ (Department of Justice) offers relief to those who were victims of the shooting to get some help," Prawitz said. "That way the majority of the funds can go to those who were most directly affected."
"The [UCCStrong] committee is sincerely committed to helping the people who need the help," Prawitz said. "They all understand the responsibility, the scrutiny, the transparency. They all understand that. That's the goal: to get resources to all the people who need healing."
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We are excited to announce the kick off of our new organization! Ithaca STEM Advocates seeks to foster communication and collaboration between science, technology, engineering, and math groups in the Ithaca City School district and to create a circle of support in our community to foster a greater appreciation for STEM disciplines.
Part of our mission is also to help fund STEM related activities within ICSD. Pending approval, we will be under the fiscal umbrella of IPEI, a 501(c)(3) organization, allowing us to accept tax-deductible donations. Individuals and corporations can help with their cash donations, or by donating needed equipment.
Join us on June 4th at 7 PM in the York Lecture Hall in Ithaca High School to learn more and see how you can help.


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Q: Showing $\lim_{n \to \infty} m(E_n) = 0$, assuming $f > 0$ a.e. and $\lim_{n \to \infty} \int_{E_n}f \,dm =0$
Let $f:[0,1] \to \mathbb{R}$ be Lebesgue measurable with $f > 0$ a.e. Suppose that $\{E_n\}$ is a sequence of measurable sets in $[0,1]$ with the property that $\displaystyle \lim_{n \to \infty}\int_{E_n} f \,dm = 0$. Prove that $\displaystyle \lim_{n \to \infty} m(E_n) = 0$.

This question is from an old analysis qual I am studying. So far I have tried a proof by contradiction: if $\displaystyle \lim_{n \to \infty} m(E_n) \neq 0$, then there is an $\epsilon > 0$ and a subsequence $\{n_k\}$ so that $m(E_{n_k}) \ge \epsilon$ for all $k$. I am trying to somehow use this subsequence and show $\displaystyle \lim_{k \to \infty}\int_{E_{n_k}} f \,dm \neq 0$, which would give me a contradiction.
Another fact I know from my measure theory course is that, for meausurable $E \subseteq [0,1]$, the map $\displaystyle \nu(E) = \int_E f \,dm$ defines a measure on the Lebesgue measurable subsets of $[0,1]$. Will this fact be useful to me?

A: Here is a direct proof: Let $k,n  \in \mathbb{N}$. Then
$$\int_{E_n} f \, dm \geq \int_{E_n \cap \left[f>\frac{1}{k}\right]} f \, dm \geq \frac{1}{k} \cdot m \left( E_n \cap \left[f> \frac{1}{k} \right] \right) \geq 0$$
Since $\int_{E_n} f \, dm \to 0$ as $n \to \infty$ we obtain
$$m \left( E_n \cap \left[f> \frac{1}{k} \right] \right) \to 0 \qquad (n \to \infty)$$
for all $k \in \mathbb{N}$. Thus
$$m(E_n) \leq m \left( E_n \cap \left[f> \frac{1}{k} \right] \right) + m \left( \left[f > \frac{1}{k} \right]^c \right) \to m \left( \left[f > \frac{1}{k} \right]^c \right) \qquad (n \to \infty)$$
We have
$$m \left( \left[f > \frac{1}{k} \right]^c \right) \to 0 \qquad (k \to \infty)$$
since $f>0$ a.s. and therefore conclude $m(E_n) \to 0$ as $n \to \infty$.

A: Hint: given $\epsilon > 0$, write $m(E_n) = m(E_n \cap \{f \ge \epsilon\}) + m(E_n \cap \{f < \epsilon\})$.  Use Markov's inequality on the first term.

A: EDIT: Wrong!
If $\lim_{n\to\infty} m(E_n)>0$, then(*) you can find $E_{n_k}$ such that $m(E_{n_k})>\epsilon$ and $\bigcap E_{n_k}=E$ has positive measure, say $m(E)>\epsilon/2$.
Then $\int_{E_n}f(x)dm(x)\geq\int_E f(x)dm(x)>0$, so $\lim \int_{E_n}fdm\neq 0$.

(*)Wlog assume that $m(E_n)>\epsilon$ and consider $F=\bigcup E_n$. We can find a finite number $k$ such that $m(F\setminus (E_1\cup\ldots\cup E_k))<\epsilon/4$.
If for every $\delta>0$ there exists $h>0$ such that $m(E_j\cap E_l)<\delta$ for $j=1,\ldots, k$ and every $l>h$, then we can fix $\delta<\epsilon/4k$ and we get that
$$m((E_1\cup\ldots\cup E_k)\cap E_l)\leq \epsilon/4$$
so
$$m(E_l\cap(F\setminus (E_1\cup\ldots\cup E_k)))\geq 3\epsilon/4$$
but that's impossible, because $m(F\setminus (E_1\cup\ldots\cup E_k))\leq \epsilon/4$.

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