Bloggers' challenge: Are prominent members of the community commenting on this site? Nov 18, 2009
He is a hack compared to Mr. Robert Harris truly is the richest man in town, therefore the most prominent citizen ... Brent represents Logan far better than Jim Laub or Robert Harris, or even Randy Watts. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Hawaii Supreme Court takes Turtle Bay case Oct 18, 2009
"If the court requires the developer to provide a supplemental environmental study, the ruling could affect other communities where approvals were granted decades ago and the building still continues, Carr said.He cited work at Ko Olina and Kaanapali Resort on Maui as examples of projects that have taken decades to build out. Financial backers count on development agreements with the county for entitlements that form a kind of collateral.Not every environmental impact statement needs to be... (Honolulu Advertiser)
Polanski 'finishing film in jail' Oct 15, 2009
Director Roman Polanski is finishing his latest film from jail, according to screenwriter Robert Harris. Speaking at the Cheltenham Literature Festival, Harris said Polanski wanted to finish The Ghost in time for next February's Berlin Film Festival. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Birth injury case costs ex-hospital $43.5M Oct 9, 2009
"This is an astounding verdict," attorney Stephen Coffey, who tried the case for Busone alongside attorney Robert Harris, said in a phone interview. "This verdict supports what she always thought ... that Bellevue didn't do what they were supposed to do," Coffey said. (Albany Times Union)
Polanski's Ghost Oct 5, 2009
With the Oscar-winning director facing extradition to America and possible imprisonment over a three-decade old sex crime that he plead guilty to but subsequently fled the U.S. over, the fate of Polanski's screen adaptation of author Robert Harris' political thriller remains unclear. learned from the Rosemary's Baby and Chinatown director's agent, ICM honcho Jeff Berg, that "Polanski had completed much of the editing on The Ghost. But other postproduction work, including music scoring and sound... (IGN FilmForce)
* Was what Roman Polanski did rape-rape? Oct 3, 2009
We stand by him and await his release and his next masterpiece, she declared, joining a roll call of supporters which already encompasses government ministers, director Andrzej Wajda and novelist Robert Harris. Its hard to believe any of these people are talking about a 44-year-old man who was alleged to have groomed a 13-year-old girl for sex, got her drunk, fed her a drug and raped her vaginally and anally. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Polanski: the final cut Oct 3, 2009
Like the British author Robert Harris, who has spent the past two years working with Polanski on his latest film, The Ghost, Mora points the finger at the LA District Attorney, Stephen Cooley. A high-profile Republican, Cooley is midway through an unprecedented third term and has campaigned strongly on the populist mantra that nobody is above the law, having won a first term in the wake of his predecessor's disastrous loss in the O. J. Simpson prosecution. (The Age, Australia)
Polanski asks Swiss court to free him from custody Sep 30, 2009
Based on the novel by Robert Harris, "The Ghost" stars Pierce Brosnan as a fictional British leader and Ewan McGregor as a ghostwriter for his memoirs. The movie was filmed in Germany. (FOX 11, AZ)
Polanski Arrest Puts Latest Film On Hold Sep 30, 2009
Based on the provocative novel by Robert Harris, "The Ghost" stars Pierce Brosnan as fictional former British leader Adam Lang and Ewan McGregor as a ghostwriter hired to help complete his memoirs. The cast includes Kim Cattrall, Tom Wilkinson, Olivia Williams and James Belushi. (KIRO TV, WA)
Dan Browns worst sentences (or at least twenty of them) Sep 19, 2009
Some *good* page-turning thrillers are: Child 44 by Tom Rob Smith, Knots & Crosses by Ian Rankin, and Archangel by Robert Harris. Instead of buying Dan Brown's latest, I'd urge anyone to try one of those. (Harper's Magazine)
The Lost Symbol Sep 19, 2009
The most intelligent contemporary thrillers, such as those of Robert Harris, rely on concrete particulars of history and politics rather than impenetrable codes and other fanciful constructions. There are moments of excitement in this skilfully edited, deeply implausible thriller. (The Age, Australia)
For the environment Sep 1, 2009
"FIRST WEDNESDAY" SIERRA CLUB informational presentation, by Robert Harris, local environmental attorney and local Sierra Club chapter director, on the grassroots environmental group's work to reduce impacts of global warming, encouragement of clean renewable energy; reduced fossil fuel use, and protection of native habitats (for ages 12 and older); 6:30 p.m. Sept. 2, Kapolei Public Library; free; information, 693-7050. Coming up. (Honolulu Advertiser)
007's Dream House Aug 29, 2009
Daniel's television credits include the BBC's adaptation of Michael Frayn's award-winning drama Copenhagen, Our Friends in the North, Sword of Honour, and the two-part BBC film Archangel, based on Robert Harris' book of the same name. Dream House will be produced by Morgan Creek's James G. Robinson along with David Robinson and Daniel Bobker Krueger. (IGN FilmForce)
Hawaii Legislature allows veto of oil tax, overrides 38 others Jul 17, 2009
"For years, we've talked about moving towards renewable energy and ensuring Hawai'i's food security," Robert Harris, director of the Sierra Club Hawai'i Chapter, said in a statement. "Given our current energy crisis, it is inconceivable the Senate would not support a relatively manini tax in order to fund our clean energy future."Apparently the Senate isn't willing to move past simply talking about our problem. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Recommended summer reads Jun 16, 2009
"Pompeii," by Robert Harris (2003). This is a wonderful historical novel, full of fascinating information about Roman civilization and the geology of the volcano of Mount Vesuvius. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
UH to identify best route for undersea cable Jun 6, 2009
Robert Harris, director of the Sierra Club Hawaii Chapter, said the whale issue will have to be addressed in the EIS.. But he said the Sierra Club has not decided on a position on the cable, but that he hopes the state also is looking at other alternatives, including incentives for developing smaller, more diverse sources of energy on O'ahu, along with improvements to its grid. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Miss Wilson becomes the bride of Brandon Gene Moore on May 2 Jun 3, 2009
An after-rehearsal dinner was given by Gene and Carol Moore, grandparents of the bridegroom, at Enterprise Baptist Church and was catered by Robert Harris of Littleton. A Tupperware shower was given by Blair and Penny Strickland. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Obituaries for Sunday, May 24, 2009 May 24, 2009
Alan (Marye) Harris of Holmen, Robert Harris of La Crescent, Minn. and Christopher (Lori) Harris of La Crosse; and several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Bearden ends Central’s run May 21, 2009
The loss was the final one for Lion seniors: Carson Bone, Bentley Dean, Ty Dudley, Robert Harris, Nick Janowicz, Landon Paul, Edgar Rodriguez, Richard Terry, Ryan Tilghman, Josh Wells and Kirby White. Story created May 21, 2009 - 00:25:56 EDT.. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Honolulu City Council considers raising property tax by 9% May 21, 2009
Robert Harris, Sierra Club Hawai'i director, said the decision was "inappropriate, short-sighted and somewhat unfair.". Left unserved would be about 36,000 homes, or about 23 percent of the households receiving trash pickup on O'ahu. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Q&A With Panasonic's Robert Harris May 14, 2009
Q&A With Panasonic's Robert Harris ... Robert Harris, vice president of marketing and product development at Panasonic Broadcast & Television Systems, talked with HD Update about the market's reaction to their new gear and argues that the worst of the economic crisis is over. (Multichannel News)
Lions roar into 4-AAA finals May 13, 2009
Carson Bone, Nick Janowicz, Robert Harris and Dudley all had great games defensively. Carson s speed. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
The songs, they are a-changing May 10, 2009
Recently on CBC Radio One's The Sunday Edition, Robert Harris presented Brother, Can You Spare a Dime. from 1932 for his series on world-changing music. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Lions claim 8-AAA crown May 10, 2009
Fisher keyed the defense for the Lions along with Ty Dudley, Robert Harris, Carson Bone and Dean. I told the guys that somebody had to step up, Kittrell said. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Hawaii enacts legislation on electric cars, alternative energy May 10, 2009
"We're definitely on the cutting edge on this," said Robert Harris, director of the Hawai'i chapter of the Sierra Club. The bill was among a handful of adopted measures that environmentalists applauded yesterday as the Legislature wrapped up its session. (Honolulu Advertiser)
New Hawaii petroleum tax hike likely to raise gas prices May 4, 2009
Robert Harris, director of the Sierra Club's Hawai'i chapter, said that among the wide-ranging benefits of the barrel tax increase would be providing money for a new climate change task force. "First, it's a great economic stimulus, really trying to invest in green power now. Second, it's something we can identify as a source of problems in Hawai'i," he said of the reliance on imported oil. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Trying to keep it real Apr 28, 2009
If you ever attend a talk by Cache Valley millionaire Robert Harris, be on your toes. During an appearance at a USU-sponsored business conference last week, the founder of Chem-Dry asked for a volunteer from the audience to write the word entrepreneur on the blackboard. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Hawaii's largest retailers may be required to redeem containers Apr 20, 2009
Sierra Club Hawai'i chapter director Robert Harris supports having retailers become redemption centers. "The single best way to ensure easy, convenient redemption for Hawai'i's consumers is to mandate that grocery stores and retailers of a certain size take back the bottles and cans that they sell, just like every other deposit-law state," he said. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Hawaii land fund may conserve 5,700 acres Apr 15, 2009
Robert Harris, director of the Sierra Club Hawai'i chapter, said it's especially important that efforts such as the state Legacy Land and city Clean Water and Natural Lands funds have dedicated revenue sources that are supported in tough economic times when the tendency can arise to cut such programs. One such fund on the Big Island, he said, is in danger of being raided because it wasn't established by charter amendment. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Descent from Col. William Claiborne... Apr 11, 2009
Mary Claiborne (1649-1710) of Virginia married 1) Edward Rice and, before 1672, her second husband, Major Robert Harris (1635-1701) ... Robert Harris (1635-1701) is either a son or nephew of Capt. Thomas Harris (1587-1682). (Suite101.com)
Lions, Falcons duel to a tie Apr 10, 2009
Central was led defensively by Carson Bone, Robert Harris, Nick Janowicz and J.B. Kelly, while Kirby White recorded three saves in goal. BASEBALL. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Missions role & effort honored, supported Mar 28, 2009
Union Mission Volunteer Brenda Sledge was constantly looking around for her former co-worker and friend as she enjoyed the chicken divan with broccoli catered by Robert Harris. I don t see Michael anywhere, Sledge mentioned nervously. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Spring Hill shuts out Loretto Mar 18, 2009
Blackman countered with a pair of goals before Robert Harris tied the score on a penalty kick less than a minute before halftime. Neither teams scored over the final 40 minutes of play. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Task force proposes Superferry extension Mar 17, 2009
Robert Harris, director of the Sierra Club's Hawai'i Chapter, one of the groups that sued the state, said a repeal of the law's drop dead date "would give the Superferry a free pass while the review is being conducted.". "The intent of the bill was to force an environmental review by a certain date," he said. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Central High School names top 10 students Mar 16, 2009
Standing from left are Robert Harris, Matthew Gidcomb, Robin Abernathy, Samantha Marciniak, Abigail Fletcher, Wesley Lentz, Kaitlyn Huckaby, Haley Robert and Jacqueline Favours; seated are valedictorian Mallory Brown and salutatorian Kayla Witherow. Courtesy photo. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Battered economy, job woes emphasize importance of the social services Mar 8, 2009
Robert Harris, director of the Washington Area Interchurch Shelter and Kitchen, taste-tests a batch of spagetti he prepared Thursday for the shelter's daily lunch ... Cutline: Robert Harris, director of the Washington Area Interchurch Shelter and Kitchen, taste-tests a batch of spaghetti he prepared Thursday for the shelter s daily lunch. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Navy puts ship's repair cost at up to $40 million for damage in grounding off Honolulu Airport Mar 8, 2009
Robert Harris, director of the Sierra Club Hawai'i Chapter, said the DLNR has refused to provide any photos or video of the coral damage. "I think our biggest frustration, to some extent, is the lack of information that's been coming out of both the DLNR and the Navy," Harris said. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Honolulu pushes for weaker sewage outflow quality standard Mar 2, 2009
"It'll be breathtaking," Robert Harris, director of the Sierra Club's Hawai'i chapter, said of the substantially weaker standards. But the city, with the state's concurrence, has told lawmakers that Hawai'i's standards among the most stringent in the country are outdated and should be revised based on national ones issued in 2006 by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Broadway Cabaret Feb 27, 2009
The orchestra will present an evening of Irish and Celtic traditional music titled "Irish Spectacular," featuring Ireland's leading pop stars, Gerry O'Connor, Emer Mayock, Frankie Gavin, Cora Venus Lunny, Robert Harris and Regina Nathan. Tickets for this performance are 48, 43 and 38. (Sioux City Journal)
UH could gain Mauna Kea oversight Feb 23, 2009
"The keys to the kingdom should not now be given to an institution that has a 30-year proven track record of failure," Robert Harris, director of the Sierra Club's Hawai'i chapter, said in written testimony. While the university believes it already has implied authority via the lease to adopt rules for the land, UH-Hilo Chancellor Rose Tseng said in written testimony to the Legislature that UH is seeking specific authority so it can better manage how Mauna Kea is used by researchers, cultural... (Honolulu Advertiser)
Grounded Navy ship damaged Hawaii coral reef Feb 21, 2009
Robert Harris, director of the Sierra Club Hawai'i Chapter, said the concern is that some coral species take decades, if not centuries, to grow back fully. "We have a fair amount of reef around the island, but the corals have been under increasing stress due to increasing temperature of the water and other manmade effects," Harris said. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Study backs H-power growth Feb 16, 2009
"Robert Harris, director for the Sierra Club O'ahu Chapter, said the group would prefer that the city do more to reduce and recycle waste. Honolulu has made strides on curbside recycling. However, bans on certain materials such as plastic shopping bags, plastic foam and other disposables could divert even more waste from local landfills."We produce a lot of opala," Harris said. "Burning it somewhat takes the issue out of sight, out of mind, but I think it's better to not to produce it in the... (Honolulu Advertiser)
