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GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO Fri/Sat (Feb 24/25) 9:15 pm

tapsihapsi — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 08:21:12 +0000

Genre: Thriller
Running Time: 158 min
Web Site: dragontattoo.com
Rated: 18A for sexual violence

Cast: Daniel Craig, Rooney Mara, Christopher Plummer, Stellan Skarsgård, Steven Berkoff, Robin Wright, Yorick Van Wageningen, Joely Richardson
Director: David Fincher Screenplay: Steven Zaillian

Synopsis: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo is the first film in Columbia Pictures’ three-picture adaptation of Stieg Larsson’s literary blockbuster The Millennium Trilogy. Directed by David Fincher and starring Daniel Craig and Rooney Mara, the film is based on the first novel in the trilogy, which altogether have sold 50 million copies in 46 countries and become a worldwide phenomenon.

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Expedited Pasport For Newborn – Very Easy To Get

tapsihapsi — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 19:43:24 +0000

Once upon a time, a small child or infant was able to travel on their parent’s passport. Usually, this would be the child’s mother. Today, every US citizen is required to have their own passport for international travel. If the family is travelling in a hurry, it is possible to apply for an expedited pass port for newborn infant. This can be done by the parents themselves or by an agency that is set up and accustomed to process these sorts of applications.

Requirements

Getting a passport for a newborn is not quite as straightforward as obtaining one for an adult. Proof of US citizenship of the baby is required. This is usually a certified copy of their birth certificate. Proof of parental consent is also a requirement. Parents need to complete a form, pay the fee, attach two photographs of the infant and include evidence of travel intent. The procedure is a little more involved if one of the parents is uncooperative or if they are absent altogether. There are five distinct levels of a child passport – Rush, Priority, Next Day, 24-Hour and Expedited. This latter category may take between eight days and two weeks to process. The completed passport is mailed directly to the child’s parent(s).

DS-11

The application form is called a DS-11 (Application for a pass port renewal). This may be obtained from a passport agency or an acceptance facility. It may be filled in online and then printed or it may be printed out first and then filled in by hand. It is essential that the form not be signed until instructed to.

Submission

An infant passport is valid for five years and cannot be renewed. The application cannot be submitted in the mail, it must be in person. The baby must be present at the time of submission of the application.

Photos

There are very precise requirements for the infant’s photograph that is going to appear on the passport. It must be 2″ x 2″ and the head of the baby has to be between 1 inch and 1-3/8 inches. The baby’s head must be unadorned by a hat or anything else. The photo cannot be more than six months old when the application is submitted.

Photo Requirements

In the photograph, the baby must have a ‘natural’ expression. They must not be smiling, laughing, crying or screaming. They must have their mouth closed and must not contain a pacifier. The baby must be facing forward and looking at the camera. Only the baby must be in the picture, no parental hands, face, arms or even a car seat. Sometimes it is easier just to pay a professional photographer to get this done.

Citizenship

The infant’s parents must provide proof of their own American citizenship. This can be a naturalization certificate, a valid passport, a Consular Report of Birth, a certificate of citizenship or a certified birth certificate.

West Fraser of Charleston, SC, to Have Exhibition at Telfair Museums in Savannah, GA

tapsihapsi — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 19:13:06 +0000

Telfair Museums in Savannah, GA, will present the exhibit, A Native Son: Paintings by West Fraser, at the Telfair Academy from Feb. 24 through May 6, 2012. Despite coming of age at a time when modernism and abstraction had achieved a firm hold on the prevailing modes of art instruction throughout the country, West Fraser has remained a traditionalist, earning a place among the region’s leading practitioners of traditional realism. Fraser was born in Savannah in 1955 and has spent most of the past three decades working in the South Carolina Lowcountry and coastal Georgia. He is particularly well known for his luminous landscapes (many, though not all, of which are painted en plein air) and engaging city scenes.

A Native Son: Paintings by West Fraser considers the landscapes, marine views, and city scenes for which Fraser is best known, as well as travel paintings created around the world and figure-based compositions depicting family, friends, and the artist himself. Consisting of approximately 55 works, the exhibition also demonstrates the evolution of Fraser’s technique, beginning with his large-scale watercolors of the 1980s, which were painted from photographs in the artist’s studio. In the 1990s, his desire to begin painting directly from nature forced him to seek out a more flexible and adaptable medium, resulting in his switch from watercolor to oil. Today, Fraser continues to work in oil, and alternates between plein air painting and studio work (sometimes combining the two).

Fraser’s paintings have been exhibited in numerous solo and group shows at museums and galleries throughout the country, and his work is held in the permanent collection of Telfair Museums, Morris Museum of Art, Gibbes Museum of Art, Greenville County Museum of Art, California’s Laguna Art Museum, and many prominent private and corporate collections.

Cathy Solomons, interim director of Telfair Museums, stated, “It is with special pleasure that Telfair Museums presents this exhibition. Although West Fraser has garnered national recognition and numerous awards, this exhibition is his first solo museum show in Savannah, the city of his birth.” Courtney McNeil, curator of art at Telfair Museums, stated, “West Fraser has spent nearly thirty years methodically chronicling lives and landscapes in the South. Because his stylistic inspiration is largely drawn from the work of nineteenth- and early twentieth-century American impressionists such as John Henry Twachtman, Childe Hassam, and Edward Redfield, all of whom are represented in the Telfair’s permanent collection, it is particularly appropriate for the Telfair to be presenting this exhibition.”

This exhibition is sponsored by Byck Rothchild Foundation, Inc, Wells Fargo Bank N.A., Mr. and Mrs. J. Curtis Lewis III, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Ramee, and Mr. and Mrs. David W. Solana.

Located in the heart of Savannah’s historic district, the Telfair is the oldest public art museum in the South. It encompasses two National Historic Landmark Buildings – the Telfair Academy and the Owens-Thomas House – and the contemporary Jepson Center. With three unique buildings housing three distinct collections, Telfair Museums bridges three centuries of art and architecture.

For further information call the Museums at 912/790-8800 or visit (www.telfair.org).

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Was the Holocaust a good thing for the human race?

tapsihapsi — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 06:04:10 +0000

Since countless Jews and other innocents were killed off, the world is less overpopulated today than it would have if those people had survived and the younger ones reproduced. Furthermore, people with disabilities were targeted, thus removing contaminants from the gene pool. Finally, since the human race supposedly learns from history, mistakes that were made during the Holocaust are less likely to be repeated.

With all this in mind, was the Holocaust a good thing for the human race?
Mistakes such as DON’T INVADE RUSSIA and the like.

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Common Sense Horse Training

tapsihapsi — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 03:41:59 +0000

When you?re into horse training, you need to find the best approach suitable to your horse. Some approaches work better than others and it all depends on the horse?s learning capacity. The learning pace of each horse varies; some learn faster than others and there are also those who are too stubborn to learn. Studying your horse?s personality is vital so that you can choose the best approach to use.

Beginners are advised to seek the help of professional trainers if they have doubts as to their abilities as a horse trainer. In order to be an effective horse trainer, you should be creative, a thinker, and most of all, use your common sense.

Horses are herd animals. If you try to observe a herd of horses, they usually eat all throughout the day, groom, and sleep; challenge one another to gain position in the herd, and play. It is important that you study the behavior of the herd so that you can incorporate the knowledge you?ve gained into the horse?s training program. Since each horse is unique, you will need to devise a training program suited to its ability or personality.

Most people think that a stallion leads the herd but they are wrong. In fact, a mare serves as the herd?s leader. It is the duty of the stallion to inform the herd when there is danger or when there?s a threat of marauding stallions. The mare leader on the other hand decides when it?s time to eat, the place where they can eat, and discipline other horses who are at fault. The whole herd respects the mare and supports her decisions; the herd also trusts their lives to the mare. So you see, in the training program, you should act as the mare herd leader. You must be able to win your horse?s respect, trust, and support.

Is everything making sense so far? If not, I’m sure that with just a little more reading, all the facts will fall into place.

In horse training, it is not a good idea to use force. Even if the horse will follow you, it is not a reliable move. There isn?t one ?best? training approach. As mentioned earlier, horses are unique animals and you must identify the best approach that suits the horse?s personality. Some of the famous horsemanship masters known today are Pat Parelli, Dennis Reis, Buck Brannaman, Tom Dorrance, and Ray Hunt.

Good horse trainers don?t just concentrate on one training technique; they strive to learn as many horse techniques so that they can choose the appropriate approach for each horse they train. If one of the famous horse training masters visits your area, why don?t you check them out? It?s an opportunity that you shouldn?t miss.

It?s natural to make mistakes especially if you?re a beginner. If you make mistakes, don?t be ashamed and instead, learn from it. Trainers handling troubled horses need a lot of patience and determination if they want to be successful in the training program. This type of horses is difficult to handle and if you?re not careful, you could get hurt. If there are troubled horses, then you can also find horses that learn easily. Again, find the best approach that you can use in the training program.

Horse training definitely involves using your common sense. Without it, you may be in trouble. Even the great masters started out as beginners. Learn everything you can about horse training. Handle the horses properly and earn their respect and trust. This ensures a smooth training program.

Take time to consider the points presented above. What you learn may help you overcome your hesitation to take action.

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Obtaining A Passport For Children

tapsihapsi — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 03:37:11 +0000

Passports are documents that allow an individual to travel to foreign countries. They act as permission to enter any country and re-enter an individual’s country of origin. Until recently children were able to travel on their parents passports, but now due to stricter laws regarding child trafficking all children must have their own passport including infants. Now they must have a separate application must be sent to get a pasport for children.

Young Travelers

Anyone in the United States who is under the age of 18 years old and want to travel internationally must have a child’s passport. However, during this time period you are not allowed to renew your passport if you are under the age of 18. You will have to reapply every five years if you wish to continue traveling to other countries.

Applying

If you are going to try and get a child passport you will first need to acquire all the necessary paperwork. You will have to fully fill out the application. Also, when you send in the completed application you will have to make certain that you have also included any necessary documentation.

Required Documents

There are a multitude of requirements a person must meet before getting a child passport. You have to fill out a brand new application, show proof of citizenship, obtain parental consent, and include a passport photo. You will also need to state the reason you are traveling. If you want to obtain a child passport you must make certain you follow all of these steps.

Proof Of Citizenship

In order to show proof of citizenship you will have to provide a certified birth certificate. The birth certificate must also be the original copy from the hospital you were born in. You are going to need consent from a parent as well. You could also use a social security card for proof of citizenship in your application for a child passport. Lastly, you will need to send not one but two copies a color passport photo.

Fees

Once all documentation is filled out it can be taken to any agency that handles passport matters. The consultant will go through paperwork to double check and the necessary requirements. Additionally a passport can be applied for online, which makes things much easier. There are also fees incurred when applying for a passport. There is nominal government fee, and then depending on the agency in which you go through to obtain the passport there may be additional agency acquired fees.

Time Frame

Assuming that you filled out all of your application and documents properly, you should expect to receive your new child passport in about eight weeks. However, if you need it quicker than this, you can visit an expediting agency to speed the process up for you. Of course, this costs extra money. However, they can guarantee you receive you pass port in time for your overseas travels.

THE ARTIST Fri-Thurs (Feb17-23) 7pm plus Tues/Thurs (Feb 21/23) 1pm

tapsihapsi — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 01:23:08 +0000

Genre: Drama
Running Time: 100 min
Web Site: theartistmovie.net

Rated:G with violence.

Cast: Jean Dujardin, Berenice Bejo, John Goodman, Malcolm McDowell, Missi Pyle

Director: Michel Hazanavicius

Synopsis: Hollywood, 1927: As silent movie star George Valentin wonders if the arrival of talking pictures will cause him to fade into oblivion, he sparks with Peppy Miller, a young dancer set for a big break.

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Important Things To Note Prior To Getting New Pages For United States Passport

tapsihapsi — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 12:19:56 +0000

If you travel a lot, you might easily find yourself in a situation whereby you require additional visa pages for your passport book. This is a better option than applying for a new passport altogether because your document is still valid. Before you decide to get new pages for American passport, you must know some details regarding the process.

Four Pages or Less

The first thing to note is that you can only receive additional pages if your document has less than four remaining unused pages. The application cannot be made if this criterion is not met. Only people whose document meets this qualification can apply for the new pages.

What You Need

Just like when you were applying for a new document, there will be applicable fees charged to complete the process. Of course, you also need your current passport, which should be valid since it is where the page will be added. You should also fill out a DS-4085 form with the necessary details regarding your application. The form and your existing document should be mailed to the address provided on the form.

Critical Care

Remember, these are very vital documents and therefore choosing a shipment company that is valid and reliable is very crucial. The courier service you choose must be in a position to safeguard your documents until they reach the intended hands.

At or Near Expiration

Although some people will apply for page addition when the document is still valid, you can also do so when it expires. This involves submitting a request for additional pages when applying for a new document after the one you have expires. This option is for those who travel extensively causing them to realize the need for page addition even before the new document is delivered.

Written Request Required

In this case, you must prepare a written request for the additional pages. This request should also be signed. If you are eligible, you can just fill out the DS-82 form and mail it to the address provided. In case you are not eligible, you can complete the DS-11 form and present it in person.

Again, Traceable Mail

Just like with the case of a valid U.S. passport renewal , you must use a traceable mailing option while sending your request. This will protect you from major problems in case there is an error with the delivery. It is also wise to stick with secure mailing options as this will protect the content documents from unauthorized people.

Kirk ‘adapting well’ at rehabilitation center

tapsihapsi — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 12:11:46 +0000

Sen. Mark Kirk, who suffered a stroke last month, is “adapting well” at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago and has started walking on a treadmill.

“We are pleased with his progress,” said Dr. Richard L. Harvey, medical director of the institute’s Center for Stroke Rehabilitation who is overseeing Kirk’s care. “This week he started walking exercises on a treadmill and is performing an increasing number of routine tasks independently.”

Brain Training Games

tapsihapsi — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 23:03:29 +0000

Recently on the net, the free brain training games were tested anew. Once again, they were found to improve the mind. There were several mental areas that have improved and were listed down.

The improved areas were those that dealt with short and long-term memory, problem-solving skills, and judgment centers. The other abilities that were found to have improved concerned on reaction speeds, spatial recognition, verbal abilities and heightened self-control.

Brain training exercises had been known to improve such cognitive abilities as memory and learning. They were also known to offset diseases like Parkinson?s, Alzheimer?s and dementia.

Tested and proven

These brain training games were known to be scientifically tested and proven once again to work. So far, these games had been offered to the public to play free of charge.

About 7 million people have performed these brain training games. Most of these brain training exercises are also found in most commercial brain training software CDs.

Improving the mind

Initially, these brain training exercises have been developed first to offset or eliminate the effects of Alzheimer?s disease, dementia and to generally improve the mind. Alzheimer?s, dementia and aging have been found to decrease the amount of blood flow to the brain.

These brain training games, on the other hand, are thought to rush blood into the brain and revitalize the brain cells. In turn, the revitalized cells help minimize the effects of Alzheimer?s and dementia.

Neuron networks

During the several tests performed on people, it was found out that the brain?s frontal lobe is affected by brain training. This brain study had also demonstrated that networks of neurons would suck up large amounts of blood.

Those of you not familiar with the latest on Brain Training now have at least a basic understanding. But there’s more to come.

This happens every time a certain brain exercise was performed. Results demonstrated several exercises that activated the brain’s frontal lobe in a most powerful way.

Brain power factors

An individual?s brain power is, in itself, dependent on several factors. These would include the individual?s health, diet, sleeping patterns, and the amount of daily brain training he gets.

These facets ? health, diet, and sleeping patterns ? are external factors that we cannot control, but not brain training. Doing several minutes of training a day can achieve accumulated good results.

Brain aging

Another age-related memory loss can be offset or completely avoided by way of brain training. Brain aging had been discovered to be another process that involved reduced blood flow to the head.

The exercises in brain training work like brain boosters which pump blood to the brain. After which, the neurons are revived and energized. In turn, this improves the memory, IQ, the spatial recognition, and overall brain creativity.

One note, though. The cognitive should be performed like aerobics every morning to increase the power of the left and right brains and your brain?s overall health.

Raising intelligence levels

Another good news: your intelligence levels rise with every exercise that you perform. And here is even better news ? the results of the rise of your intelligence level are still felt and seen even after 5 years of performing the exercises.

All in all, there is still hope for the minds that have gone fuzzy through the years. Aging of the brain can be reversed by performing the best brain training exercises suited for you. You have nothing to lose and everything to gain.

You can’t predict when knowing something extra about Brain Training will come in handy. If you learned anything new about Brain Training in this article, you should file the article where you can find it again.

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