Thursday, August 21, 2014

Galileo launch postponed


21-08-2014 09:29 AM CEST


Arianespace has decided to postpone the launch of Soyuz flight VS09 carrying Europe's fifth and sixth Galileo satellites. This is due to unfavourable weather conditions over the Guiana Space Centre


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Wednesday, August 20, 2014

Be the Writer Producer Actor and Director in your own Movie


Be the writer, producer, actor and director in your own life

by Michael Douglas Carlin

I grew up in the movie business. Every element that can be controlled pretty much is. Sometimes the weather cooperates and sometimes it doesn’t. But always the show must go on. The Writer conceives of the story, the Producer handles the finances, the Director calls the shots and the Actor takes direction. There are many other minor positions on the movie…all of them important to the overall quality of the finished product. Life imitates art and art imitates life.

In life and movies we have atmosphere - people that blend into the scenery – Extras. They have almost no responsibility or authority but they provide a necessary function. The responsibility and authority grow with every promotion from Extra to Grip to Art Director all the way to the highest point, that of the Director.

Many people in America are the Writer, Producer, Director and Actor in their own story. This is the pinnacle of personal responsibility in America. Capitalism functions with a high degree of personal responsibility. Installing capitalism in a place where people are not comfortable taking responsibility doesn’t make much sense anymore than having an extra direct a movie. Not that an extra might not have some real talent and the ability to direct. Given time and training an extra can rise to become the Writer, Producer, Actor and Director of their own movie.

Not everyone is ready or able to become master of their own personal movie. Some require a Writer to dream up the plot. Some require a Producer to handle the finances. Some require direction. Some are not even that well equipped to be the Actor. But every human alive has a story. Everyone of them is worthy of being lived. And each of them has the right to progress through the ranks to become their own personal master.

Some try to force personal responsibility and authority on to people that have no ability or knowledge to care for themselves. They must first be educated and then accept personal responsibility. It is easy to play the victim when you don’t know any better. Educated people make better decisions. They write better scripts and they live better movies.

Getting extras to become fully fledged members of capitalism takes an investment from the community. They need all of the basics from the Prescription For Peace. In the inner cities and third world that includes personal safety. Children that are abused are poor candidates for functional families. They find dysfunctional families in the form of gangs. They spread their dysfunction to successive generations. The cycle must be broken. This is a great place for faith based organizations to intercede. They can help children receive education and an alternate family-like place to learn and grow.

The investment from the community in these members may resemble a brand of socialism. I actually believe that a layer of socialism can coexist with capitalism. Socialism provides extras with the ability to learn and grow into productive members of capitalism. Without this layer extras have no direction, no education and no ability to grow. With this layer there is a path toward full membership in writing, producing, acting, and directing each individual movie.

Mark Green was my father’s attorney. He was responsible for the vision that transformed my father’s company from a small “mom and pop” operation to a fully functioning company with middle management installed. As an attorney he decided that he needed drama instruction. He met one of the most influential drama instructors of the day and signed up for some personal instruction. After a brief moment or two of discussion she asked him to go outside knock on the door. He was unsure of the exercise but agreed to play along. He knocked, was asked in, and he entered the room a bit unsure. He was invited into the living room where he sat down. Now his instructor asked “say to yourself prior to entering ‘I am going in.’” This time outside he said to himself “I am going in.” He entered the room with confidence walked right over to his seat in the living room and took the seat. We all need to say to ourselves “I am going in.”

"Our work will not be done until every man, woman and child alive has three square meals a day, a roof over their heads, access to quality health care, personal safety, an education, and a job." - Michael Douglas Carlin


#Hagel, #Ukrainian Minister Discuss #Russian Aid Convoy

DoD News, Defense Media Activity

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20, 2014 - Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel today spoke via telephone with Ukrainian Minister of Defense Valeriy Heletey and discussed Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoygu's recent remarks noting that the Russian aid convoy to Ukraine was not a military intervention, Pentagon Press Secretary Navy Rear Adm. John Kirby said in a statement.
Kirby's statement reads as follows:

"Secretary Hagel spoke today by phone with Ukrainian Minister of Defense Valeriy Heletey.

"Secretary Hagel relayed Minister Shoygu's recent remarks on the Russian aid convoy, and Minister Shoygu's "guarantee" that the aid convoy was not a military intervention. Secretary Hagel conveyed that he told Minister Shoygu Russia's vehicles and forces along the border continued to escalate tensions and stressed that any discussions about potential ceasefire agreements must include Ukraine.

"Minister Heletey reported increased violence in Ukraine's east as a result of Russia's ongoing supply of weapons and personnel into Ukraine, and spoke about recent attacks in which innocent civilians were killed and wounded.

"Finally, Secretary Hagel and Minister Heletey discussed the status of ongoing deliveries of United States military assistance to Ukraine. Minister Heletey thanked the secretary for the continued assistance of the United States."

#Navy - Open Arms


Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Robert Culbertson greets his son after a six-month deployment on the attack submarine USS New Hampshire, which returned to its homeport on Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Conn., Aug. 13, 2014

THE MULTICULTURAL MOTION PICTURE ASSOCIATION CELEBRATES ON THE EVE OF HOLLYWOOD’S BIG EVENING WITH A PRE-EMMY AWARDS PARTY

The MMPA hosts the 6th Annual Pre-Emmy Party on Sunday, August 24, 2014 6:00PM-10:00P: at the new trendy vintage ACE Hotel located at 929 S. Broadway, Downtown Los Angeles, recently opened to the public and where all the action will be this evening.  We will pay recognition to several directors, playwrights, executives, actors and actresses during the course of the evening in their various fields. Each year, the organization has celebrated on the eve of the Emmy and it has always been the place to be the night before.  Some of our past honorees include Lou Gossett, Jr. Bobbie Chance, Dwayne Johnson, Alfre Woodard, Paul Haggis, Sally Kirkland and many more.
Many of the MMPA Members who have a global presence will be in attendance along with various executives. directors, producers and actors that are based in the US. The evening will consist of mixing and mingling, award presentations, lavish dessert table.  Light hors d'oeuvres and dancing.
A part of the proceeds will benefit Student Filmmakers in furthering their education and their craft.

Statement from Pentagon Press Secretary RADM John Kirby on Attempted Rescue Operation

Pentagon Press Secretary Rear Adm. Kirby provided the following statement:

The United States attempted a rescue operation recently to free a number of American hostages held in Syria by the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL). This operation involved air and ground components and was focused on a particular captor network within ISIL. Unfortunately, the mission was not successful because the hostages were not present at the targeted location.

As we have said repeatedly, the United States government is committed to the safety and well-being of its citizens, particularly those suffering in captivity. In this case, we put the best of the United States military in harms' way to try and bring our citizens home.

The United States government uses the full breadth of our military, intelligence and diplomatic capabilities to bring people home whenever we can. The United States will not tolerate the abduction of our people, and will work tirelessly to secure the safety of our citizens and to hold their captors accountable

#LIULI CRYSTAL ART SUPPORTS #OCEANA

World renowned, LiuLi Crystal Art fully supports Oceana for a 3rd year in promoting the preservation of ocean life and habitat. LiuLi is the embodiment of spirit, life, philosophy, and passion. This makes for the perfect coalition between the companies towards promoting their shared goals.

LiuLi Crystal Art was commissioned by Oceana and its Hollywood supporters to create an award for this year's honoree, Hollywood legend, Leonardo DiCaprio. Leonardo is a stanch advocate for green technology, and in supporting Oceana in its quest to protect our oceans and its sea life within.
  
LiuLi Crystal Art selected an art piece that was designed and created in the colors of the ocean. The sculpture ring of this art piece (shown below) is reminiscent of life in the ocean.

This award was given to Leonardo DiCaprio on the evening of the Oceana Gala, which was on August 16th, 2014, at a villa in Laguna Beach, California.

This event was, as usual of Oceana Galas, star studded with Hollywood's top talent. In attendance were VIPs, and CEOs supporting Oceana and LiuLi's vision for the sustainability and enhancement of ocean life.

LiuLi Crystal Art also donated 275 pieces of fine art so that each attendee was able to take home a piece of the vision from the event.

In addition to its afore mentioned accolades, LiuLi Crystal Art was also embraced by Hollywood due to the fact that their art designer, a renowned actress in the Taiwanese film industry, Loretta H. Yang (shown below), also happens to be one of the most talented artisans of our day.

LiuLi Crystal Art can be found in over 70 galleries worldwide and have more than 1,000 employees. They are pioneers of glass art in Asia. Their mission statement has always been, "To Continuously Create Art for the Good of the Heart."

LiuLi Crystal Art produces numerous products that are affordable to all walks of life.  They will custom make art pieces, corporate gifts, awards, and will also create pieces to match the vision of those that want to have it commissioned.

Pentagon Provides Statement on Rescue Operation


Pentagon Provides Statement on Rescue Operation

DoD News, Defense Media Activity
The United States attempted a rescue operation recently to free a number of American hostages held in Syria by the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, Pentagon Press Secretary Navy Rear Adm. John Kirby said in a statement released today.
The mission was not successful because the hostages were not present at the targeted location, Kirby said in the statement. He added that the U.S. government will not tolerate the abduction of its people and will work tirelessly to secure the safety of its citizens and to hold their captors accountable.
Kirby's statement reads as follows:
"The United States attempted a rescue operation recently to free a number of American hostages held in Syria by the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL). This operation involved air and ground components and was focused on a particular captor network within ISIL. Unfortunately, the mission was not successful because the hostages were not present at the targeted location.
"As we have said repeatedly, the United States government is committed to the safety and well-being of its citizens, particularly those suffering in captivity. In this case, we put the best of the United States military in harms' way to try and bring our citizens home.
"The United States government uses the full breadth of our military, intelligence and diplomatic capabilities to bring people home whenever we can. The United States will not tolerate the abduction of our people, and will work tirelessly to secure the safety of our citizens and to hold their captors accountable."

Iris Nights Lecture with Adam Jahiel: The Last Cowboy


Annenberg Space for Photography

Jahiel will talk about his experience photographing the cowboy life.
Annenberg Space for Photography
The Iris Nights Lecture Series
Photo by Adam Jahiel

Adam Jahiel's photographs have appeared in major publications such asTIME, Newsweek and The New York Times, as well as in dozens of books, including the acclaimed A Day in the Life series.
For years, Jahiel has been photographing the cowboys of the Great Basin, a very rugged region of the West. To him, these cowboys represent one of the last authentic American subcultures. Jahiel reflects the sentiments of cowboy tradition in his photographs, not remaking them into Hollywood images, but keeping them as "found" images, honoring their spirit of authenticity.
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What's New: National Center for Education Statistics


08/20/2014 12:00 AM EDT

NCES releases a new Statistical Analysis Report titled "Transferability of Postsecondary Credit Following Student Transfer or Coenrollment." This report provides an in-depth analysis on the transfer of postsecondary credit using transcript data from the 2004/09 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:04/09).

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