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Thanks to Andy for pointing out Juha's Knight Rider dashboard project. A fan from Finland documents his twenty year quest to faithfully redraw the dash display of K.I.T.T., the famous talking car. I love that his presentation is free of irony.
What is the point of all this?Irony is a cheap and undemanding form of cultural commentary. Sure, Knight Rider is cheesy and it's easy to get some quick laughs by making fun of it. But it was also a really entertaining show. I have fond boyhood memories of Knight Rider as well as Dukes of Hazzard. Why not just enjoy that instead of belittling it with irony?
I wanted to finish what I had started. I have dozens of eternity projects that I usually have no time to work on. Whenever I manage to find a bit of spare time and if Im in the mood I will try to work on those projects. Drawing the ultimate reproduction of KITTs dash was one of those unfinished projects for fifteen years. Now it has been completed.
I try to be less ironic, but it's hard and I'm lazy.
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http://www.somebits.com/weblog/culture/banishIrony.html
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This Must Be the Place: Five Centuries of Landscape ArtTuesday September 3, 2002 - Friday October 11, 2002
Curated by students in Wesleyan's Spring 2002 Museum Studies course, this exhibition spanned five centuries of landscape art in prints, drawings, and paintings.
The exhibition included works by Dürer, Rembrandt, Canaletto, Miró, Sheeler, Lichtenstein, and many other artists. Among the themes it explored was that of how landscape frequently becomes a portrait of a place and expresses it in scenes of daily life or in more monumental pictorial essays. This Must Be the Place was a pendant exhibition to Vis-à-Vis: Five Centuries of Portraiture, on view later in the fall of 2002.
Tuesday 3 September - Friday 11 October 2002
Juliana Shortell of Wesleyan's Archaeology Program gave a gallery talk on Thursday 12 September at 12:15 p.m.
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http://www.wesleyan.edu/dac/exhibitions/pages/2002c-this-must-be-the-place.html
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Saturday, March 23, 2013
Can't shake the blues
For example, The Body Shop closed two nearby locations -- one for good, one for renovation. The nearest shop is now a (Magnificent) mile up the street and will require me to walk 20 minutes up Michigan Avenue! No, don't talk to me about their website. It's still a freaking nightmare. Besides, I want to sample the lotions and potions before I buy.
This should not be shattering. The weather is getting better, and people come from all over the world to walk up Michigan Avenue. And The Body Shop is not the drugstore -- once I stock up and I won't have to keep visiting it over and over. So why am I so upset?
Because I don't like my life right now.
Oh well, there are good things to report: My vacation is little more than a week away. YEA! I heard from my best friend heard my pleas and is back in regular (OK, nearly constant) contact. My oldest friend has been very supportive. (I owe her an email or two, which is nice instead of it being the other way around -- which would mean she was the one with the blues.) I found a group that meets every month to watch and discuss old movies (I signed up for Mildred Pierce in May). And baseball starts in little more than a week. I'm always happier when I have the Cubs.
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http://onegalsmusings.blogspot.com/2013/03/cant-shake-blues.html
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I am loving the look of all things Art Deco at the moment, especially this hand-painted invitation suite by Momental Designs, which feels uber elegant with timely appeal and a modern feel. The hand-painted spires on this invite would be ideal for a couple whose wedding location also has the same architectural design—like the gorgeous Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox (below) in Spokane, WA for west coasters, the Arts Ballroom in Philadelphia or the the Skylight One Hanson in Brooklyn for east coasters, and the Civic Opera House in Chicago, IL for Midwesterners. So in-Spiring!
For more wedding invitations, check out our Wedding Invitations and Stationary Gallery.
Photo: Courtesy of the Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox
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http://www.brides.com/blogs/aisle-say/2012/03/elegant-art-deco-wedding-invitation-ideas.html
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Originally Posted by TxsRiverRat
03 S2000: I lump it into the same category as my 1 american car experience: 96 chevy blazer - P O S...
Blasphemy!! Stone him!!
But Seriously folks. We have had a 1990 Accord, 2010 Civic, and now the 2000 S2000. All have been flawless for us. I am a huge Honda and Toyota fan. Sounds like your S wasn't so good. Bummer.
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http://www.mastercraft.com/teamtalk/showpost.php?p=954411&postcount=17
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My Pics of Jarkko from the US Open
I didnt saw the match vs Isner, because I didnt want to, just followed it a bit on the big screen at the plaza. It was as I expected it, big serves from Isner and Jarkko couldnt do much about it. I saw the first set of his first round doubles match though and he played well there and enjoyed himself out there. Some finnish fans were there as well.
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http://www.menstennisforums.com/showpost.php?p=5967819&postcount=111
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Surrounded Afghan and Lap Robe
This design forms a continuous edging on all sides as you go: when you’re done, it’s done.
Surrounded can easily be resized for any width or length. I have included instructions for two sizes and additional information on how to adapt the design to different sizes and gauges. The Lap Robe and Baby Blanket are identical – only the color and recipient give it away!
The handsome, unfussy style makes it perfect for the men in our lives!
The pattern is shown in both bulky and worsted weight yarn.
Gauge (Bulky - Afghan) = 16 sts & 24 rows per 4 inches
Gauge (Worsted - Lap Robe) = 20 sts & 28 rows per 4 inches
Finished Size (Bulky - Afghan) = 40x52 inches
Finished Size (Worsted - Lap Robe) = 30x42 inches
Needles (Bulky - Afghan):
US 10.5 circular, 32 inch
US 10.5 dpns -- only 2 needed
US 10 dpn -- only one needed
Needles (Worsted - Lap Robe):
US 8 circular, 32 inch
US 8 dpns -- only 2 needed
US 7 dpn -- only one needed
Both written and charted directions are provided, plus photos to assist the knitter.
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http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/surrounded-afghan-and-lap-robe
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Describing Stupid and Evil People - rude but appropriate
So, staying within the boundaries of "moderately inappropriate" vocabulary,
we probably should start with definitions of people stupidity. Here is a very
|silly / stupid (male) -- might be used both as noun
|same thing, but for female
But this is really not a curse. It's not even rude enough. You might use this
word to describe somebody, but it barely can be used for offence or some
emotional talk. Let's get something real: it's also "stupid", but more
agressive, like "dumb" or "moron". (And I beg you, don't forget the grammar:
it's an adjective, and it conjugates by gender and number.)
||[ metumtemet ]
||[ metumtamim ]
||[ metumtamot ]
Even if you haven't ever studied Hebrew before, you probably
can see some sort of pattern here, can't you?
And now some examples:
|You are really dumb!
|Ata mamash metumtam!
||אתה ממש מטומטם!
|You are really dumb!
|At mamash metumtemet!
||את ממש מטומטמת!
|That was a really
|Ze haya ma`ase
זה היה מעשה
|A completely stupid thought!
|Not funny! Your jokes are
stupid! (to male)
|Lo matzkhik! Ha-bdikhot
shelkha mamash metumtamot!
|Shut up! (for male)
|Shut up! (for female)
||Classic Hebrew grammar demands the form [ Shitki! ]
The spoken form, however, is [ shteki ]
|Shut up, you idiot!
(literally, Shut up, oh idiot!)
|Shtok, ya metumtam!
|It's your homework to build female form of
the above phrase; whatever this particular page is teaching you, don't
forget the Hebrew grammar!
|Another remark to the above phrase: the little word
יא used in Hebrew slang, is
borrowed from Arabic, and can be translated as "O" or just be
omitted. What it means is something similar to
like calling somebody as opposite to just mentioning him or her.
||[ ya ]
(also borrowed from Arabic, I guess)
|[ maniak ]
|Shut up, you asshole!
||[ shtok, ya maniak!
||שתוק, יא מניאק!
|Oh, and old good word idiot is
working in Hebrew, too!
||[ idyot ]
Hmm... if I go in this direction, it will become really inappropriate very
soon. Let's stop right here for now, and give more details on stupidity: the
language describing it might be quite diverse in any language:
|[ satum ]
|[ dafuk ]
|screwed in the head
||[ dafuk ba-rosh
|nonsense, bullshit, stupid things
(note, this word is
used in Plural)
|[ shtuyot ]
||[ stom ]
|Shut your mouth!
||[ stom ta-pe sh'kha ]
(full version: [ stom et ha-pe shelkha ] )
|סתום ת'פה ש'ך!
(סתום את הפה שלך!)
||[ debil ]
|Another word for "moron" or "idiot",
rather "stupid guy", a little bit obsolete, or
too soft to really be used in the slang.
|[ tembel ]
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http://www.ulpan.net/hebrew-slang-idiots
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This article can be found on the web at
subject to debate by Katha Pollitt
If the Frame Fits...
[from the July 11, 2005 issue]
In the wake of the 2004 election, Democrats have embarked on an orgy of what the linguist George Lakoff calls "reframing"--repositioning their policies linguistically to give them mass moral appeal. Prime candidate for a values makeover? Abortion, of course. It's as if the party, with its longstanding, if lukewarm, support for reproductive rights, were a family photo with Uncle Lou the molester right in the middle. Maybe if we cropped it to put him way off to the side? Or Photoshopped a big shadow onto his face? Or just decided to pretend he was nice Uncle Max? In "The Foreign Language of Choice," posted on AlterNet, Lakoff writes that he doesn't like "choice"--too consumerist. In fact, he doesn't even like "abortion"--too negative. He wants to "reparse" abortion in four ways. Dems should talk about it as an aspect of personal freedom from government interference, and as the regrettable outcome of right-wing opposition to sex ed and contraception. They should reclaim "life" by talking about the fact that "the United States has the highest rate of infant mortality in the industrialized world," thanks to poverty and lack of healthcare, which are the fault of conservatives, "who have been killing babies--real babies...[who] have been born and who people want and love" and damaging their health through anti-environmental policies that put toxins in mother's milk. Finally, they should talk about the thousands of women each year who become pregnant from rape: "Should the federal government force a woman to bear the child of her rapist?"
George Lakoff is really smart and eager to help, so why does this way of talking about "medical operations to end a pregnancy" make me want to reparse myself to a desert island? Is it the sly reference to rape victims coerced by the "federal government," object of much red-state loathing, when surely he knows that the relevant policies--on giving out emergency contraception in ERs for example, or using Medicaid funds for abortions--are set at the state level, like most abortion laws? Is it the singling out of rape victims as uniquely deserving, which tacitly accepts the conservative "frame" of abortion as a way for sluts to evade the wages of sin? In fact, most American voters who favor abortion restrictions already make an exception for rape. The ones who don't--the 11 percent who would ban abortion completely--have already framed it to their satisfaction: Yes, the government should force rape victims to carry to term because the "child" should not be murdered for its father's crime.
Perhaps I'm naïve, but I keep thinking that reframing misses the point, which is to speak clearly from a moral center--precisely not to mince words and change the subject and turn the tables. I keep thinking that people are so disgusted by politics that the field is open for progressives who use plain language and stick to their guns and convey that they are real people, at home in their skin, and not a collection of blow-dried focus-grouped holograms. I think this despite ample evidence to the contrary, like the successful Republican reframings of the estate tax as the "death tax" and George W. Bush as a salt-of-the-earth rancher. But honestly: They say abortion, we say mercury in the breast milk? What if anti-choicers suggest going halfsies? Some abortion opponents--progressive evangelicals, seamless-garment Catholics--do care about babies after they are born.
Still, reframing proceeds apace. Hillary Clinton talks about abortion as sorrow, while calling on Republicans to join her in passing the Prevention First Act promoting contraception and, with Patty Murray, going after acting FDA head Lester Crawford for failing to make emergency contraception available over the counter. Howard Dean says he wants the "pro-life" vote, and before you know it anti-choice Democrats get the nod to run for the Senate--Bob Casey in Pennsylvania and Jim Langevin in Rhode Island (who has since bowed out). NARAL, or, as it has reframed itself, NARAL Pro-choice America, placed an ad in The Weekly Standard calling for the right to "Please, Help Us Prevent Abortion" through better access to birth control. Responding to a poll showing that only 22 percent of Americans say abortion should be "generally available," NARAL is emphasizing "freedom and responsibility"--birth control, sex ed, emergency contraception. Responsibility is surely a bedrock American value. The trouble is, as William Saletan pointed out in a perceptive column on Slate, it means different things to different people. It can mean moral autonomy and free will, or it can mean suffering the consequences, accepting punishment. To NARAL "freedom and responsibility" means knowing your body and using contraception, with EC or abortion as unmentioned backup; to an anti-choicer, the same words might mean abstinence, with childbirth as the price of getting carried away.
There's a word that doesn't show up much in the new abortion frames: women. Maybe it doesn't poll well. "Reframing" abortion is actually a kind of deframing, a way of taking it out of its real-life context, which is the experience of women, their bodies, their healthcare, their struggles, the caring work our society expects them to do for free. Lynn Paltrow, the brilliant lawyer who runs National Advocates for Pregnant Women, thinks the way to win grassroots support for abortion rights is to connect it to the whole range of reproductive and maternal rights: the right to have a home birth, to refuse a Caesarean section, to know that a miscarriage or stillbirth--or simply taking a drink--will not land you in jail. The same ideology of fetal protection that anti-choicers wield against abortion is used against women with wanted pregnancies. More broadly, Paltrow argues that the right to abortion would have more support if it were presented as just one of the things women need to care for their families, along with paid maternity leave, childcare, quality healthcare for all, economic and social support for mothers and children, strong environmental policies that protect fetuses and children.
But when was the last time you heard a Democrat talk about paid maternity leave? It's been reframed right out of the picture.
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http://advocatesforpregnantwomen.org/articles/framefits.htm
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It's no secret that good food can be the best pick-me-up on a blue day. Millenia Walk has come up with a Nosh on the Finer Side campaign to help you cheer up that much quicker. Check out some stellar restaurants (with some equally stellar promos) here, valid from 7 July to 3 August 2014.
Authentic Chinese inn dining
Savour their Szechuan and Guangdong dishes in a setting reminiscent of casual inn dining in China – think wooden stools with traditional motifs, concrete-like flooring and shelves filled with chinese herbs and spices. A star dish here is the Poached Fish in Mala Broth ($26.80), a rather fiery, slightly tangy soup-dish that has fresh fish, thick glass noodles, beancurd noodles and vegetables. Order this on Fridays, from 6pm till late, and get a complimentary plate of Meat Dumplings.
Ke Zhan | Address: #01-11/12/13, Millenia Walk, 9 Raffles Boulevard | Tel: 63388583 | Opening hours: Mon-Fri noon-midnight, Sat-Sun 3pm-10.30pm
The go-to institution in Singapore for freshly-brewed beer. Line your stomachs first with a simple and comforting Steak Sandwich. The meat is tender and flavourful, seasoned with chilli and black pepper. The slices sit between toasted ciabatta bread, accompanied by layers of alfalfa sprouts, tomatoes and lettuce. Don't worry about a messy eating affair, the beef pulls off easily with every bite. Order this on Mondays – it's specially created for this promotion – and it'll come with a mixed salad at $14. Alternatively, you can choose to have a German Cold Cut Sandwich or a Vegetarian Sandwich too.
Paulaner Brauhaus | Address: #01-01, Millenia Walk, 9 Raffles Boulevard | Tel: 68832572 | Lunch hours: Mon-Fri noon-2.30pm Dinner hours: Mon-Sun 6.30pm-10.30pm Bar opening hours: Mon-Fri noon-2.30pm, Sun-Thu noon-1am Fri-Sat noon-2am
Affordable Vietnamese chow
The Beef Pho ($10.90) here in this casual eatery is to die for. The rich broth, boiled for at least four hours (the low fire isn't turned off until the end of the day!), envelopes the springy rice noodles so every mouthful is extremely flavourful. The bowl comes with beef brisket, sliced beef and beef balls. Every Friday, from 6pm till late, order two mains and get a complimentary rice paper Chicken Summer Roll ($7.90) or a crispy Fried Spring Roll ($6.90). You can wash all of that down with a refreshing and light-tasting Lemongrass Cooler ($3.50).
Madam Saigon | Address: #01-26, Millenia Walk, 9 Raffles Boulevard | Tel: 63383831 | Lunch hours: Mon-Sun 11.30am-4pm Dinner hours: Mon-Sun 6pm-10pm
A meat lover's paradise
A good ol' steakhouse that will satisfy your ribs and steak cravings. You have to go for their signature dish on the Outback Favourites menu, the Baby Back Ribs (from $22.90 for half a rack) – it's fall-off-the-bone tender and smeared with a tangy BBQ sauce. The ribs have actually been smoked for at least two hours before being put on the grill. Don't discount the fries either – they are super crisp on the outside and mash-potato soft on the inside. Every Friday, get 50 per cent off on the second item purchased from the Outback Favourites menu, which includes dishes like Black Pepper Steak ($27.90) and Grilled Pork Chops ($26.90).
Outback Steakhouse | Address: #01-114, Millenia Walk, 9 Raffles Boulevard | Tel: 68373242 | Lunch hours: Mon-Sun 11.30am-2pm Dinner hours: Mon-Thu 5.30pm-10.30pm, Fri-Sat 5.30pm-11pm, Sun 5.30pm-10pm
Instagram-worthy gourmet sandwiches
Ogle at their super pretty cakes and then give in to temptation by ordering one... or two – whatever makes you happy. Besides their heaven-inducing French confections, Patisserie G now serves gourmet sandwiches. The oft-underestimated Vegetarian Sandwich ($9.50) is a winner, with its surprising sweet-savoury profile. Grilled eggplant, green zucchini, red bell peppers sit between layers of baby spinach, blended chestnut and a light curry sauce, held together by toasted ciabatta. If you must have your meat, the Beef Sandwich ($11.50) should hit the spot with its tender beef slices (slow-cooked sous vide for 10 hours), gruyere cheese, caramelised onion and rocket leaves. Enjoy a cup of brewed coffee or tea ($4.50) on the house with every sandwich order on Mondays. They get their coffee from local roastery Liberty Coffee.
Patisserie G | Address: #01-40, Millenia Walk, 9 Raffles Boulevard | Tel: 63387578 | Opening hours: Mon-Thu 8am-9pm, Fri 8am-10pm, Sat 11am-10pm, Sun 11am-9pm
The Green Bar
Massive, tasty salads
If you think a salad is going to leave you hungry, you'll be proven wrong at The Green Bar. Each large bowl is chock-full of ingredients that make vegetable-eating a pleasurable affair, even for the haters. A new item on the menu is the Smoked Duck Mango Tango ($13.90), which includes generously thick slices of smoked duck, chunks of sweet mango, beetroot, watercress, lettuce, rosemary-baked potato – and a whole lot more – drizzled with a yuzu dressing. The sweetness and tang of the salad is refreshing and compliments the savoury duck pieces. Every Monday, order a salad and soup set to get a complimentary glass of iced lemon tea and pack of Tortilla chips.
The Green Bar | Address: #01-91B, Millenia Walk, 9 Raffles Boulevard | Tel: 63360780 | Opening hours: Mon-Sun 10.30am-9pm
Commune Cafe & Bistro No. 50
Strong coffee and good sandwiches
Caffeine-junkies will be happy to know that all the coffee drinks in this homely, industrial-style cafe are a robust double-shot. They get their beans from local company Common Man Coffee Roasters. Satiate yourself with their muffins, cakes and sandwiches – one item to go for is the Oven-toasted Chicken Panini ($8.50). The meat, marinated with chipotle sauce and some salt and pepper, is layered with slices of tomatoes, cheese and lettuce. It is simple and extremely comforting, especially with the perfectly toasted herbed ciabatta. Every Monday, purchase any sandwich with a latte or cappuccino at $11.
Commune Cafe & Bistro No. 50 | Address: #02-50, Millenia Walk, 9 Raffles Boulevard | Tel: 63371038 | Opening hours: Mon-Fri 7.30am-8pm, Sat & Sun noon-8pm
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http://www.hungrygowhere.com/dining-guide/advertorial/deals-for-finer-meals-at-millenia-walk-*aid-f1473101/
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Civil Unrest Tour
Who: Smile Empty Soul, Wayne Static of Static X, Dope, Society 1 and Thira.
Where: Glass House, 200 W. Second St., Pomona.
When: 7 p.m. May 20.
Information: 877-987-6487, www.ticketfly.com.
Sean Danielsen, guitarist and vocalist of Santa Clarita alternative rock group Smile Empty Soul, is going to try and pull rock music out of its slump with the band’s Civil Unrest Tour.
“Rock is in a bad way,” Danielsen said in a recent interview. “I don’t know what the future holds. I always loved rock because it was so human and raw and emotional, but a lot of that humanness and the emotional raw angst isn’t there anymore. When you listen to a lot of modern rock radio, it’s very Pro Tools, Auto Tuned and very dehumanized. I don’t know what the problem is. Maybe rock could use a bit of human feel to it.”
Danielsen along with drummer Jake Kilmer and bassist Ryan Martin are scheduled to perform May 20 at the Glass House in Pomona as part of the Civil Unrest Tour with Wayne Static of Static X, Dope, Society 1 and Thira.
The group is touring in support of its sixth album “Chemicals,” which was released in October.
“Our fans definitely love the record,” Danielsen said. “We’re happy with the way it turned out. It was an overwhelming success based on the response of fans and critics. You couldn’t ask for better reception.”
The group’s latest single “Chemicals” has cracked the top 50 charts.
The group started off playing the Los Angeles club scene in 1998 and turned professional in 2003 with their first self-titled record, Danielsen said.
“In 2002 was the time period when we were shopping around for a record deal. To see the changes taking place from 2002 until now... it’s crazy,” Danielsen said.
Changes have included the group controlling its own music, tours and what single goes to radio as well as smaller details like album artwork, Danielsen said.
“With change, there’s always pros and cons,” Danielsen said. “I can’t say I like it better then or now. It’s very cool because we’re in charge of our own destiny. At the same time, the music industry used to be flourishing. You used to make better money. These days it’s very hard to get by as a musician.”
In 2003, Danielsen said the group’s debut album sold more than 700,000 copies “and to do that nowadays in rock is completely impossible.
“I mean, to sell 50,000 or 100,000 in rock is an extreme success. They give plaques away now for (lower) album sales. No one is going gold,” he added.
The band’s main way of making money is touring.
“If we didn’t tour, we wouldn’t be able to survive and do music in a professional way,” Danielsen said. “The only way we survive is we run a small operation. We run it very efficiently and have a small team. We have a very precise way to do things. If we didn’t do them like that, we wouldn’t be able to survive. It takes the road, it takes the merch sales. It takes every piece of the pie.”
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http://www.sgvtribune.com/arts-and-entertainment/20140515/smile-empty-soul-hopes-to-revive-rock-music-with-civil-unrest-tour-will-hit-glass-house-in-pomona
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Wolfram Science Group
Phoenix, AZ USA
Registered: Aug 2003
Determinism and Randomness
In another thread, Richard Gaylord raised a question about the NKS preference for determinism in models rather than randomness. He called it a philosophical stance, and asked what was simpler about it.
It is a fair question. Here is my answer. The following is much broader than Richard's question and directed at other schools of thought than I would put him in - so Richard bear with me if much of the following seems to be addressed to somebody else. I hope I address your own position along the way.
Yes, it is philosophically possible there are real underlying random behaviors in the world. When modeling any given system (less than the world) it is also possible that complex behavior seen may be due to continual "vertical" inputs from outside that particular system, buffeting it in ways uncorrelated with the rest of its internal states. NKS calls this "continual injection of randomness" or "randomness from the environment". If this is what is actually going on, then an appropriate model will either use randomness, or extend the boundaries of the modeled system to include some of the "noise" sources.
When a Mathematica program for a random model calls Random, it is using rule 30 to generate an uncorrelated bit, and then injecting it into the behavior of the modeled system. It is as though the overall model is a lot of rule 30s sitting on top, dropping bit by bit signals to the rest. This counts as "random" rather than "deterministic" simply because the rule 30s aren't considered part of the model and what they produce is taken in uncorrelated snippets. Similarly, randomness is sometimes characterized as the result of "lots of coin tosses" - but nobody expects those coin tosses to be modeled as digit extraction from an ensemble of detailed initial velocities provided to a rapidly rotating disk on a parabolic arc within Newtonian gravity.
We look at the typical result of either procedure. We reduce it to a probability distribution. Any other process with the same probability characteristics, we treat as functionally equivalent to the original procedure. We don't care whether one generated randomness instrinsically, or another got it from details of initial conditions, or a third got it from buffetings from an external environment. All we care about is whether p is 0.5 and run data are distributed normally and the like. And that the procedure is orthogonal to the rest of our modeling.
All of that just addresses potential confusions about where randomness comes from or what counts as it in a model. It does not address whether a model should put in randomness explicitly at every step, put in randomness only once in initial conditions, or not deliberately put in randomness at all and let it emerge from instrinsic complex interactions, only.
If you put in randomness at every step, runs differ from one another every time. Effectively you have a larger space of initials, now generalized to boundary conditions, with some of the boundary not being back at time 0 but "arriving" later. The reason NKS minimizes this is that in general it makes it harder to see what is causing a given complex phenomenon.
If you've got one complicated process you can tell where complexity seen came from. If you have a process with no complexity at all (e.g. a 1D random walk), you can attribute any complexity seen to the part you deliberately made random. But if you've got 4 types of random variables interacting in complicated ways in a 100 line program, you have no idea what is causing some complicated outcome seen in the results. The principle is similar to varying only one thing at a time in "sensitivity analysis". If you vary n^4*t things at once, you get no idea what is causing what. If you see simplicity you don't know if it is because of some regular relationship or the central limit theorem.
It can also just make the possibility space computationally harder to "span", to search exhaustively rather than just sampling.
NKS has noticed that these modeling approaches are not necessary to produce complex results, that deterministic rules are sufficient to produce complex results. Simple rules are also sufficient, rather than complicated ones. That does not mean that every place complexity appears, the underlying causes are deterministic and simple rules, just iterated and interacting. It does mean this cannot be ruled out, just by the complexity of the behavior seen.
Since science is a search for rules, we look for rules where they might be present. We scan for them. Since science is the art of systematic oversimplification - the art of noticing what we may with advantage omit - we look for simple rules rather than complicated ones, if simple ones suffice. Since science proceeds by specialization and analysis, where it can, we look inside the subsystem we are examining for the causes of its behavior, rather than outside of it, when possible. Since science seeks reproducible regularity, we look for deterministic rules within subsystems - causes - rather than connections, interactions, and correlations.
We will not always find these things, even if we look for them. Worse, sometimes we may find them when they aren't there. Science is guesswork, and our guesses can be wrong. We deal with that simply by iterating on our guesses and paying attention to the actual phenomena, as open as possible to what data can tell us.
But what we do not do is notice that everything is connected to everything else, and some things are random, and some things are sensitively connected to other things, and conclude that anything could happen and might be correlated with anything else, and rehabilitate astrology. Nor do we conclude that we can't know anything unless we know everything, which we don't. We don't do these things or draw such conclusions because they block productive inquiry. They are ways the mind tells itself to shut itself off. Peirce's first rule of reasoning is "do not block the way of inquiry".
Now, the hypothesis that practically everything we might be interested in is actually random, blocks inquiry. It digests the central limit theorem perhaps, and keeps the insurance companies and casinos in business as a result, but then halts. Philosophically, it is a real possibility in any given case, and we should keep it in mind. When we can't find any sensible deterministic model, we can seriously entertain the possibility that there simply isn't one.
But this should be a philosophic assessment of a settled state of persistent failure, and not a cosy armchair where we vacation from the sweaty work of model building. Reasonable people may seriously believe that QM is just plain random, all the way down. And practical people may notice that as yet, deterministic models of e.g. price series, are no better than random ones. But certainly in the latter case it is not because all plausible deterministic modeling possibilities have been tried and have failed. It is more in the nature of the armchair in that case.
(There are some economic theorems about limited possible persistence of widely known deterministic models of prices, to be sure. But that is a much more limited thing than e.g. QM).
We should look for deterministic models because finding the causes of things is what science is about. We should not be dogmatic about it always being possible to find them. Actually, I will weaken that statement. If you want to be dogmatic about it, go right ahead, it will not harm anything. Just keep your eyes open and notice if you aren't succeeding at it in a given line of inquiry.
If you find random models interesting, on the other hand, fine, play around with them. Personally, I'd suggest keeping them very simple and when possible having randomness come in to your model in only one way and at only one place or step - for the sensitivity analysis reasons mentioned above. And you can entertain the philosophical view that underlying things are really random if it appeals to you.
But don't try to tell deterministic modelers they can't possibly model X. If they model X they model X; they don't need prior authorization in the matter. Do not block the way of inquiry with prior dictates about what others can possibly know. Humility about knowledge can be reasonable enough when kept to one's own claims. When turned into a commodity for export it loses its virtue.
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Those who are responsible for chartering private jets for an employer or organization must make several considerations before committing to services. These include determining the amenities and features that will be most important to those who will travel in the jet. Some parties place a higher priority on privacy and having the ideal amenities than they do on receiving ample amounts of personalized attention during the flight to an airport. Many charter corporations pride themselves on being able to offer one on one attention to their guests. This may not be the ideal service feature for those parties who wish merely to travel in luxury, while indulging in the accommodations that have been provided in relative privacy. By listing the options that will be most desirable to the travelers that you are making arrangements for, you will be best equipped for seeking out the charter companies that cater specifically to the needs and desires of such individuals.
Have you ever thought of hiring a private jet? Most individuals do not feel this is an option, but for the few who do, it can be a very good option. If you need to fly into an area that is not served by a commercial flight, you might want to consider a private plane. They can take you tp an airport and have you there at a specific time. No more long layovers in obscure airports for planes who are canceled or late. If you do not like to land at the airport only to realize it is a three hour drive by car to your destination, a private plane is for you. Private jets are comfortable and well equipped to serve you. Often you can request food and libations any time you want. For the part of the general population that wants to travel in this manner, it is certainly an excellent choice. Private jets should be consider for people who want the best.
There are numerous things to consider when choosing a leasing company. Others may say and think that it is a simple and easy task, but in fact, it is a difficult process. First of all, one must search a charter company that is reputable and trust-worthy. Ask your friends or your family members for their suggestion or you can also look in the internet for reviews regarding charter companies. Once you have decided on a corporation, you should ask them for documents like safety records, operating certificate, and insurance just to name a few. In addition, it is also important to ask the company how often their pilots get simulator training. In that way, you can be assured that your life, and those who will ride with you in the private jet plane to an airport, is in good hands. It is still better to be safe than sorry.
You have finally purchased your very own private jet plane or you have chartered one. Now, you keep asking yourself if there are any etiquettes or guidelines that you should follow. Yes, there are. 1. Can I bring my pet/s with me aboard a private jet plane to an airport? Yes, but your pet should be well trained and behaved while in the jet so that it will not be a threat to you and to the cabin crew. However, it is still advisable to ask the charter company beforehand. In addition, should the company not allow pets roaming around the aircraft, bring a crate with you. 2. Am I allowed to smoke a cigarette or a tobacco while in the aircraft? It is allowed, but just to make sure, you should check first with the charter company if they permit smoking while on board the private jet.
When chartering private jets for your employer, there are some things that you should make certain of before finalizing any deal. Many people wishing to travel in this level of luxury to an airport are seeking certain amenities and accommodations that their party can enjoy. While there are several companies who offer these services, not all of the services that are provided are of equal quality. Taking the time to take a virtual tour of any plane that you intend to book will help you to ensure that it will meet the high standards of your employer. You should also read the online reviews that have been provide by other consumers such as yourself. These will inform you of the costumer service features of a charter services. In addition to having a vast array of amenities for travelers to enjoy, the service provider will ideally be able to provide individual attention to all guests.
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There are several safe sex measures that you can follow to reduce the risk of acquiring an STI:
Avoid sex with multiple partners.
In a new sexual relationship, you or your partner should use a condom.
If you use lubricants, use water-based types; oil-based lubricants damage the rubber in condoms.
Avoid sexual activity that may split a condom or sex that causes breaks in the skin or the tissues of the vagina or anus.
If you suspect that you or your partner has an STI, you should both consult an STI clinic or a doctor. Complete your course of treatment and avoid sexual contact until your doctor confirms that you are free of infection (see Sex and health).
From the 2010 revision of the Complete Home Medical Guide © Dorling Kindersley Limited.
The subjects, conditions and treatments covered in this encyclopaedia are for information only and may not be covered by your insurance product should you make a claim.
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BRYAN, Texas Bryan Police have issued an arrest warrant for the man they say is responsible for a bold robbery at Pepe's Mexican Café.
26-year-old Brandon Wayne Moore is wanted for the crime that happened back on the night of December 19th.
Moore is from Bryan and has been arrested in the past for crimes including aggravated assault, theft and burglary of a vehicle.
News 3 talked with two customers about the terrifying moments when that robbery happened.
A normal night out at dinner quickly became a living nightmare.
"I just started hearing you know screaming get on the ground get on the ground, get on the ground!, recalled Denise Smotek.
Huntsville couple Denise and Edward Smotek and his mom were all at Pepe's Mexican Café for dinner December 19th when Bryan Police say 26-year-old Brandon Wayne Moore waved a gun and robbed a cashier.
Edward Smotek and his mom are the ones we see blurred out in the video.
"I grabbed my mother and started backing up and that's when he turned around and pointed it at me," said Edward Smotek.
"That's definitely him," said Denise Smotek.
They say he pushed Edward's mother and terrified the nearly 20 people inside the restaurant including at least seven to eight kids.
"I heard one little girl saying, 'Mommy are we going to die?' It was just really, really frightening and once we got to the back of the store we had no way to get out. The gate was locked and we were just stuck there," sad Denise Smotek.
The entire thing happened in 23 seconds.
"He was waving that gun around and my husband said, 'I know it's loaded because I saw the bullets in the gun. He had a revolver,'" said Denise Smotek.
The couple has been back to Pepe's to eat since the robbery but not at night.
No shots were fired and fortunately no one was injured in that robbery.
Police have identified a suspect in the Pepe’s armed robbery. Now they need your help to find him.
A black male, armed with a gun, walked into the restaurant on S. College in Bryan at 7:45 p.m. on December 19. He stuck a gun in the cashier’s face and told them to open the register. He then reached over the counter, stuck his hand in the drawer, grabbed a fist full of cash and took off.
There were about 10 customers inside the restaurant at the time.
The crime was caught on camera. Police say Brandon Wayne Moore, 26, is the man armed man seen on the surveillance video.
Police have issued a warrant for Moore's arrest. If anyone knows where to find Moore, you’re asked to call Bryan Police Dispatch at 979-361-3888 or Crime Stoppers at 979-775-TIPS.
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Racism on Display
In the old days, the bigots would cut out my column, scribble childish and offensive phrases on it, and send it back to me. Or they would send me letters that made no effort to hide their racism. "Hey Perez, You spic, look at your people; dirty, lazy, drug dealing, welfare," one of them wrote in 1997. "You people rot our system."
Although this kind of garbage was delivered to me frequently by the Postal Service, it never got published by the newspapers that ran my columns on their opinion pages. Newspapers had filters. Civil discourse was important. In the "letters to the editor" sections, anonymous diatribes were rejected and civility was required.
Many people didn't even believe that these Neanderthal bigots still existed. They thought it was just Archie Bunker in the TV comedy series "All in the Family." When I was asked to speak in public, I would read excerpts from my "fan mail," and people would be amazed at the volume of hatred and ignorance these letters displayed.
But we don't need to worry about that anymore. Nowadays racism is on display! The Internet brought it out of the closet. Even anonymous cowards are published. Some of them are famous in the world of cyberspace — even if they are cowards, known only by their screen names.
Everywhere we look on the Internet, we find articles that are followed by racist rants written by the same kind of bigots who wrote me through the mail just a few years ago. Many are much more than xenophobes. They are clearly white supremacists who claim to be only threatened by illegal immigrants but show they are threatened by the growing Latino population.
Because no one is filtering out their inflammatory diatribes, now they feel they have a license to abuse their freedom of expression. And they do it quite often!
In the old days, to illustrate the state of racism and xenophobia in America, I would quote some offensive remarks from the letters in my mailbox. But now all I have to do is refer you to the bottom of some of my recent columns to demonstrate that racism is alive and well in our country.
Every time I write about racism, the bigots step up to provide the evidence. Sometimes I feel I should thank them for making my points so clear!
It's human nature; the people who write back to news reporters and columnists usually are those who disliked what they read or heard. When they like it, they hardly ever pay you compliments. But when they dislike it, look out! They'll let you know exactly how angry they feel.
Because I often write about Latinos, immigrants and other minority Americans, the letters I get are mostly from xenophobic bigots. For every 20 bigots calling for my head — and for publications to stop running my columns — perhaps one is a "bravo" from one of the people I defend in my columns.
Sometimes it gets lonely here with my laptop.
And it's also a cultural thing. Unfortunately, Latinos, immigrants and other minorities are not prone to letter writing. Just as many fail to participate in the electoral process, they fail to respond to the media.
And when they do, though they may send complimentary notes directly to the writers, they seldom respond to the bigots on those Internet message boards where racism has become acceptable.
For example, take my columns from the past four weeks, which were on the Latino vote in the midterm elections and in which I argued that many of the newly elected Latino Republicans ran on anti-Hispanic platforms, did not win the majority of the Hispanic vote and should not be considered Latino leaders. On the Internet, the reaction to those columns was mostly venom from right-wing extremists.
For defending my people, my community and my heritage, I was accused by some of them of being a racist. Nowadays when you try to expose the racists in our society, just for bringing up the subject of racism, the bigots accuse you of being a racist. They expect the rest of us to allow them to show prejudice, discriminate, promote ignorance and hatred, antagonize people, and violate human rights, because if we call it racism, we are the ones who are "playing the race card." It's ludicrous!
Honestly, I would like nothing more than to put racism and ethnic discrimination in the history books. But as long as this kind of venom is prevalent, it cannot be swept under the rug. It needs to be brought out in the open.
Of course, most of the Latinos who sent me e-mails had a different view. In the past week, perhaps because last week's column ("Latino Leaders — Not!") struck a different nerve, I've received an unusual amount of praise from Latino readers.
You wouldn't know it from reading the xenophobic and hateful comments at the bottom of each of my recent columns on creators.com, but at least some Latinos felt my take on the recently elected Hispanic Republicans was "so true" ... was "superb" ... "needed saying" ... "hit the nail on the head."
I received several wonderful letters, three requests to reprint the column in Hispanic publications and one invitation to appear on a Los Angeles radio program.
"This is a remarkably truthful analysis of how those claiming to represent us are getting elected by non-Latino voters," wrote one Latino as he distributed the column among a network of friends. "I want to thank the author for his willingness to state what many of us feel."
I was surprised! When you write about Latinos, immigrants and other minorities, those comments are so rare — and so immensely appreciated!
But unless we learn how to combat the racism that has become prevalent and acceptable on the Internet, unless Latinos and immigrants start going into those message boards and challenging ignorance with facts, a loud minority of venom writers will overwhelm cyberspace and continue to make racism openly acceptable in our country.
To find out more about Miguel Perez and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com.
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Brice Goglin, le Tue 13 Mar 2012 17:10:45 +0100, a écrit :
> Le 13/03/2012 17:04, Hartmut Kaiser a écrit :
> >>> But the problems I was seeing were not MSVC specific. It's a
> >>> proliferation of arcane (non-POSIX) function use (like strcasecmp,
> >>> etc.) missing use of HAVE_UNISTD_H, HAVE_STRINGS_H to wrap
> >>> non-standard headers, unsafe mixing of
> >>> int32<->int64 data types, reliance on int (and other types) having a
> >>> certain bit-size, totally unsafe shift operations, wide use of
> >>> (non-C-standard) gcc extensions, etc. Should I go on?
> > More investigation shows that the code currently assumes group (and
> > processor) masks to be 32 bit, which is not true on 64 bit systems.
> No. What it assumes is that you have a sane compiler where ulong is not
> 32bits on 64bits systems :)
Nothing says that an ulong is 64bit on a 64bit system. Only intptr_t can
be assumed to be 64bit. That's why we have HWLOC_BITS_PER_LONG actually.
In my memory I took care in the windows case that longs are 32bit, and
used DWORD for ulong. But since I had no test machine, I couldn't
promise it was working :)
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Can I still get the Golden God! achievement in Wrath of the Lamb or will I only get it when I get the Platinum God! too?
The description of both achievements is: "100% of the game" but Golden God! was available before Wrath of the Lamb.
Yes. I had not yet achieved Golden God when I upgraded to Wrath of the Lamb, but after finishing the original game achievements I did receive it. I did not have to finish all the Wrath of the Lamb achievements.
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I have a WCF service running on the IIS with a ServiceHostFactory. It's running fine with the WSHttpBinding but because of the speed and everything being on the same network (no firewalls) i want to speed up things a bit using the NetTcpBinding instead.
When i try to do that i get this error:
Could not connect to net.tcp://zzz.xxx.yyy/MyService.svc. The connection attempt lasted for a time span of 00:00:01.0464395. TCP error code 10061: No connection could be made because the target machine actively refused it x.x.x.x:808.
SecurityMode.None just to make sure that is not screwing me also i tried either of these on two different tries:
binding.Security.Message.ClientCredentialType = MessageCredentialType.None; binding.Security.Message.ClientCredentialType = TcpClientCredentialType.Windows;,
Also i should point out, that i'm pulling quite a lof of data from one of the service calls, so i also put these (both on the http and the tcp attempts - setting maxMessageSize to 1000000)
binding.MaxReceivedMessageSize = maxMessageSize; binding.ReaderQuotas.MaxArrayLength = maxMessageSize;
It should be pretty easy getting it to work, so what am I missing?
UPDATE: I added the TCP port 808 to the website identity and tried again. Now i get this error:
You have tried to create a channel to a service that does not support .Net Framing. It is possible that you are encountering an HTTP endpoint.
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Domo Animation Challenge Winners Announced!
(click on the picture to end the suspense)
My failed panorama came out looking like that scene from Inception
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My 5 Questions:
- If a similar experiment were to be conducted again, what advice would you give the researchers based on your experience.
- What advice would you give new participants based on your experience?
- Do you ever stay in touch with any of the other participants of the experiment?
- What was the most unexpected personal experience you had?
- Do you feel your participation in the experiment has had any overtly permanent impact on your everyday life?
Public Contact Information: If Applicable
Edit No, I didn't just finish a high school or college psych class or anything of the such. I read about the experiment years ago and this morning before going to work it just dawned on me to submit this request. Never expected it to get this much attention.
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Firefox Mobile has been pretty great to me so far, and I’m sure it has been the same for the 8 million plus users who have downloaded it. While it’s not moving from Android anytime soon, it would be good to know where the platform is heading in the future.
Chris Lord, one of the developers for Firefox Mobile, updated his blog today to give us a look as to what he and Firefox mobile team is working on now. The major news is that the team is completely rewriting the Android version of Firefox. This is because Firefox is now a “native” Android app instead of an XUL app. One of the key advantages to this is that the app will start up much faster now.
They are completely changing the platform as well. This means switching to a multi-threaded application model and switching from a Java-based view compositor to a native-code off-main-thread-compositor. This allows them to directly composite the layers that make up a page on the platform.
The team is currently now working on fixing the bugs present in the mobile version and hoping to get that all sorted out as soon as they can. Once they do get the new version up and running, users can expect “smooth, 60FPS updates, excellent interactive performance, excellent Web standards support and a polished native feeling application.”
Coincidentally, Chris Lord and Lucas Rocha of the Firefox Mobile Team were at FOSDEM last month to talk about the very same thing – The State of Firefox Mobile. While there is not video of the talk, they have uploaded the slides and speaker notes of the talk to give you a better idea of what the future holds for the platform.
The current plan is to have the new version of Firefox Mobile ready when Firefox 11 launches. They will delay the launch if they need to though. It’s better to release a quality product late than a bad product on time.
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Two weeks ago, Jessica Fei ’06 stood in front of a group of New Haven seventh-graders and asked them to jot down what came to mind when they heard the terms “China” and “Chinese-American.”
Jane Bernstein ’05 watched as the students went to work — and quickly realized that the middle schoolers’ understanding of the phrases was pretty much limited to what they had gleaned from popular culture.
“I was walking around seeing them write things like ‘pointy eyes,’ ‘sticky rice’ and ‘fortune cookies,'” Bernstein said. “There’s a real need for cultural education in these schools — through no fault of the kids. People just aren’t exposed to it.”
The desire to bridge cultural gaps was what prompted Bernstein and Connie Chan ’05 to start the Cultural Awareness Program, or CAP, which brings Yale student groups into local classrooms to lead informal introductions to different cultures. Now in its first month of presentations, CAP has already signed up 27 groups — ranging from the Muslim Students’ Association to African dance troupe Konjo! to Yale Friends of Israel — to hold cultural “crash courses” and performances in seven local elementary, middle and high schools.
Bernstein said she was motivated to found CAP after she observed, while tutoring, that few public schools had the necessary resources to teach cultural awareness to their students. Additionally, she said, members of cultural groups at Yale had long faced logistical problems in facilitating outreach into the community, creating a “void and desire on both ends.”
Chan, who is also a Dwight Hall public school intern, agreed.
“There’s a real disconnect between cultural groups on campus and public schools,” she said. “I know one of the groups’ major priorities is to extend education and cultural awareness into the community, but it’s been difficult for people to gain inside access into these schools.”
Rena Sasaki ’04, president of the Japan Association of Yale, said she jumped at the chance to teach students about Japanese culture.
“It was interesting for us because we usually don’t have the kind of opportunity to go into schools in the New Haven area, and it’s a good opportunity for kids to find out about Japan or any other culture,” she said. “The Japanese community in this area is not very big, so they don’t have much interaction with it. This is a really good chance for them to see what it’s like.”
During her presentation at Sheridan Middle School, Sasaki taught students basic Japanese phrases, showed them pictures of her home in Japan and led them in making origami samurai hats.
“The kids had never seen pictures of Japan except for on TV or on postcards, so it was really refreshing for them,” she said.
Fei, cultural chair of the Chinese American Students’ Association, said she also enjoyed the opportunity to change common cultural misconceptions through her interaction with the students. After opening her presentation with free word association, Fei went on to discuss the history of anti-Chinese sentiment in America, showing photos of anti-Chinese massacres and Chinese people working on railroads in the 19th century.
“The students were really wide-eyed and interested,” Fei said. “By the end, they were like ‘Wow, Chinese people weren’t allowed in this country.’ Afterwards, they were all running out in the hallway and telling all their friends what they had learned.”
Both Fei and Sasaki said their respective groups will return to the classrooms for future presentations — something Nick Strohl ’04, a Dwight Hall public school intern who is helping coordinate CAP presentations, said he hopes will be a continuing trend.
“Getting [groups] into the classroom is a positive step,” he said. “It might be their first time in a public school — and hopefully, this would inspire them to do other types of service.”
Strohl said CAP has already had a tangible effect on public school students.
“The kids were more attentive and more engaged than I usually see when I observe classes,” he said. “One of the more interesting things for them — was the idea that they were getting to talk to someone who lived in a completely different culture from their own.”
Chan said she ultimately hopes that CAP, along with other programs promoting cultural awareness, will have a significant effect on public education by exposing students to new ideas at the earliest ages possible.
“I think one of the most important things is to start to introduce cultural education programs at the most elementary level so students get exposed to ethnic studies at an early age,” she said. “This is a tremendous initiative to really begin spreading awareness at a young age, and hopefully it will lead to significant changes in the way curriculum is conceived.”
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The game had the flare of an NBA game, including one of its own former stars - Vonteego Cummings.
There was even a lot of offense and a lot of defense involved, including players falling to the hardwood - one of which caught an elbow. Play got rough from time to time under the boards.
It wasn't so much about winning as it was about former players getting a chance to renew their friendships at Thomson High School. It also was a time for many of them to reflect on what it was like playing for longtime THS Head Coach Michael Thomas, Sr. Coach Thomas and former assistant coach Bennie Lee Hester attended last Saturday night's benefit basketball game that featured many of their former star players. The game helped to raise money for a local youth AAU traveling basketball team, as well as the varsity boys' basketball team at Thomson High School.
A total of 24 stars played in the game - the biggest one being Vonteego Cummings, who played basketball for a Spain team in the European League last season. Now a free-agent, he is expected to be acquired by a new team in that league sometime in the near future.
"It's great to be home," Cummings told The McDuffie Mirror prior to the game. "I'm looking forward to playing the game."
He obviously was ready to play the game. For Cummings, who graduated in 1995 from THS before he went on to play for the University of Pittsburgh Panthers and later became the first-round draft choice of the Golden State Warriors impressed many at the game by scoring 24 points.
Cummings later resumed his conversation with Ray Pinkston, who served as his assistant coach during the alumni game. The head coach of the team was Tim Daniels, Sr.
Cummings and his teammates from the '90s era defeated the former stars of the 2000 era 103-101 in a thriller that went into overtime. At the end of regulation, the game was knotted at 97-97.
Aside from the exciting play of Cummings, one of his teammates, Octavious Mulligan also had an impressive double-digit game, pouring in 17 points. Mulligan is an '89 graduate of THS.
After the first 10-minute period, the 90's team held a 25-20 lead over the team from the 2000 era. Early on in the game, the 2000 team got some hot-shooting from Daniels, who hit two three-pointers. Teammates Terry Hill, Jr. and La Quinton Fort also contributed a long basket each.
One of the most exciting plays turned in by Cummings was when he stole a pass and quickly dribbled down court, making the basket and giving his team a 20-16 lead. By halftime, the 90's team held a slim 46-43 lead over their opponents.
The first basket of the second half tied the game, 46-46. It came on three-point shot by Richard Johnson, a 2009 graduate. Johnson came right back again to tie the game after matching a three-pointer by the 90's team. Johnson's team later captured the lead, 52-49 on a big basket by Fort, a 2008 graduate.
The more the game progressed in the second half, the more interesting it became.
With 1:29 left in regulation play, Cummings hit a pair of free-throws to put his team up 96-93. He later fouled out of the game. But Terry Hill, Jr. kept the game close, hitting a basket - thus making it anybody's game. Glenn Mitts went to the free-throw line with 34 seconds left, managing to hit one of the shots to give his team a 97-95 edge. The game became tied at 97-97 when Quincy Ramsey made a basket to send the game into a three-minute overtime period.
Mitts, who graduated in 1997, later hit a turn-around jumper to tie the game at 101-101. With just six seconds left in OT, Bubba Moss hit a free-throw to put the 90's team up 102-101. It wasn't until Mulligan hit a free-throw with five seconds left that the game actually belonged to the 90's team.
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Suite Rosa is a spectacular concert, organized by the nationwide famous Columbus Jazz Orchestra. It is a john Clayton world premiere and will feature a number of artists, added to the Columbus Jazz Orchestra. As an event, it is one to catch live, by buying Suite Rosa tickets, for not only does it feature superb music but is also a celebration of the modern civil rights movement, particularly in tribute to Rosa Parks historical gesture, refusing to give up her bus seat in apartheid America.
Suite Rosa is set to feature Bryon Stripling, artistic director of the Columbus Jazz Orchestra, leading the orchestra. It also features several guest artists including renowned hip hop artist, Keith ‘Speak’ Williams and Bobbi Townes, of Fresh Wreckage fame. It will be staged at the world famous Lincoln Theatre, in celebration of the mother of the civil rights movement, Rosa Parks. Not only will it feature breathtaking music but dance is also part of this much anticipated program’s agenda.
Suite Rosa commemorates an event that was monumental in shaping the US, as it is today. It kicked off a movement whose fruits many are eating today, a movement that is rightly paid tribute to, through music. This is music that is soulful, filled with dignity and pride, in remembrance of a movement that inspired many grand jazz artists, including Max Roach and John Coltrane. Its choreographer is Alexis Wilson and it is derived from John Clayton’s masterpiece, Rosa. This is also an event that has been staged to celebrate the upcoming one hundredth birthday of the late Rosa Parks.
The Columbus Jazz Orchestra, producers of Suite Rosa, is regarded as the oldest performing arts organization in the US, dedicated to promoting jazz as well as producing jazz events and staging them live. It is part of the Jazz Arts Group, alongside the Jazz Academy and the JAG Affiliate Musicians program. Its performances take place at the Lincoln Theatre and are often seen live by many, some of whom have already bought cheap Suite Rosa tickets for the upcoming event.
The Columbus Jazz Orchestra, organizers of Suite Rosa, are led by Bryon Stripling, a trumpet virtuoso and artistic director. It stages many concerts each season, including twenty concerts that are part of the Swingin’ with the CJO program, performed at the Southern Theatre. It has more than two thousand subscribers, a figure that makes it the largest jazz orchestra by subscription in the entire US. It also performs a popular outdoor concert series during the summer, labeled JazzZool, at the famous Columbus Zoo and Aquarium that draws many a visitor.
In short, this is a production whose performances are ones to catch live, for every American, by ordering Suite Rosa tickets, for this is an event that pays tributes and remembers the mother of modern day civil rights, Rosa Parks.
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BEAUX ZOOS - 2010
Animal Imagery in Art
The six artists in Beaux Zoos - 2010, Animal Imagery in Art each use animal imagery as their subjects, covering a broad range artistic sensibilities and approaches. The use of animal imagery by artists reflects the long tradition in art of using such images to express various aspects of cultural, societal and political conditions. The tenor of the art in this show runs from the sublime to the farcical, from the poetic to the political, stretching across the mediums of painting, printmaking, and sculpture.
“Beaux Zoos - 2010, Animal Imagery in Art”, will feature art by six visual artists from California’s North Coast:
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I'd like to use this pic as a background on my phone. But people irl will shun me, if I do that >.>''
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How freakin sexy is she!!!!!????
I found this on pixiv some time ago and used it as a reference for an anatomy drawing project...Meaning I got credit for staring at sexy naked Fate for two hours. xD
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- King James Bible: Luke, Chapter 19
- Chapter 19 19:1 And Jesus entered and passed through Jericho. 19:2 And, behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus, which was the chief among the publicans, and he was rich. 19:3 And he sought to see Jesus who he was; and could not for the press, because he was...
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- King James Bible: Matthew, Chapter 21
- Chapter 21 21:1 And when they drew nigh unto Jerusalem, and were come to Bethphage, unto the mount of Olives, then sent Jesus two disciples, 21:2 Saying unto them, Go into the village over against you, and straightway ye shall find an ass tied, and a colt...
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- King James Bible: Genesis, Chapter 49
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- King James Bible: John, Chapter 12
- Chapter 12 12:1 Then Jesus six days before the passover came to Bethany, where Lazarus was which had been dead, whom he raised from the dead. 12:2 There they made him a supper; and Martha served: but Lazarus was one of them that sat at the table with him. 12:3...
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In times of mutant viruses and bacteria could be the cooperative board game Pandemic almost be called educational game. Pandemic is impressive in a game situation, such as multiply pathogens and how hard it is to become the dissemination Lord, even if one coordinates the cooperation of a team of scientists. With the extension "on a knife edge", this task even tighter, because the game gets a new additional bacterial pathogens.
Pandemic "on a knife edge" comes with three additional larger variants, which can be combined or played individually with the basic game. Depending on the combination pandemic will thereby play much more complex and difficult. In addition, it is now possible to fight the virus with 5 players. New character and event cards round out the package. Read more »
What is a pandemic, we have the news agencies of the world accounted for when it came to the modern English so-called "Swine Flu". Who wants to learn playfully how a pandemic impact, this can learn in the same board game from Matt Leacock.
In Pandemic you are cooperative and thus occurs together against the game. For the topic, this is an ideal format, because the participants frequently ask if they can combat the emerging epidemic effective or if there are already too late. more »
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KreepMaster Posts "Lullaby Of War" Playthrough Video
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From: Frances LaChance <>
Subject: Re: [Q-R] DICAIRE
Date: Sat, 27 Feb 2010 13:32:25 -0500
Michel Felix Dicaire b/bp 20 Jul 1791 at Oka (baptised with conditions)
Parents: Pierre & Francoise Ranger
Michel Dicaire b/bp 19 bp 20 Apr 1796 at Oka s/o Louis & Louise
Tourantau: residents of Grand-Brule
Whether one of these is your Michel or not depends on when/who he married.
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> Need help .need a document showing the connection beetween Michel louis decaire and Pierre Decaire born 11 march in oka Quebec married to M arie Francoise Ranger Dit L AVIOLETTE MARRIED mARCH 2 1767 sST Anne De Bellevve Quebec I know that Pierre Decaire is the father of M ichhel Louis Decaiere but cant prove it.
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The global democratic deficit and the need for a UNPA
Earlier this month, former Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou said, “We have a democratic challenge around the world right now, because we have a globalizing economy, but our institutions are national. Our democratic institutions are national. And that means that there is a lot of power being concentrated in the global economy, in the hands of a few … which is not under any democratic oversight.”
WFM - Canada President Warren Allmand addressed this lack of citizen representation in global decision-making in an article published December 9 by the Ottawa foreign affairs weekly, Embassy Magazine. Allmand elaborated on the contribution to democratizing global governance that would be made by establishing a United Nations Parliamentary Assembly. “At the United Nations,” said Allmand, “the democratic deficit stubbornly remains. . . . Around the world, as the Arab Spring and Occupy Movement demonstrate, demand for democracy is growing, and the Campaign for a UN Parliamentary Assembly is part of that forward surge.”
In a recent article on the Embassy website,WFMC president Warren Allmand discusses the need for a UN parliamentary assembly, writing that "a strengthened United Nations where all voices can be heard is therefore imperative. But to be heard, these voices must come not only from government functionaries but also from representatives of people.
WFM - Canada convenes government civil society dialogue ahead of ICC ASP
On December 6 2011, WFM - Canada and the Canadian Centre for International Justice convened a meeting of civil society representatives and Government of Canada officials ahead of the UN-sponsored Tenth session of the Assembly of States Parties to the International Criminal Court.
The ICC ASP meetings resulted in the election of six new judges, a new chief prosecutor, an ASP president, two vice-presidents, an 18-member Bureau (the executive committee of the ASP) and six members of the Committee on Budget and Finance. The complete results are available here.
Fatima Bensouda of Gambia was elected as the new Chief Prosecutor for the Cour, replacing Luis Moreno-Ocampo, whose term ends June 2012.
This coming July, Winnipeg will host both the International Congress of the World Federalist Movement and the national meeting of WFMC. Further details will be available soon.
The following note from the Hon. Lloyd Axworthy also appeared in the new issue of Mondial.
Dear Federalist Friends,
From July 9–13, 2012, the city of Winnipeg hosts the quadrennial International Congress of the World Federalist Movement, combined with national meetings of the World Federalist Movement – Canada and the U.S. Citizens for Global Solutions.
As International Co-President of the World Federalist Movement – Institute for Global Policy (WFM-IGP), I look forward to welcoming you to Winnipeg next summer for this historic gathering. Our movement has become a pivotally important civil society organization, one that is custodian to many of the most needed developments in global governance. These meetings take place at a time when the ‘responsibility to protect’ has come of age, when the pace of global democratization has accelerated and when the need to make globalization more democratically accountable is evident to citizens the world over.
The conference organizers and our team here at the University of Winnipeg will make every effort to enable both pleasant and productive outcomes, as we renew friendships and chart a course for the Federalist Movement for the years ahead. See you soon.
Hon. Lloyd Axworthy, P.C., O.C.
Chancellor and Vice-President, University of Winnipeg
International Co-President, World Federalist Movement – IGP
Montreal Annual Meeting
On December 5th, Dr Walter Dorn, WFMC council member and Professor of Defence Studies at the Royal Military College and the Canadian Forces College spoke at the well-attended Montreal Branch AGM on “Innovations in Peacekeeping: Canadian Contributions.” Dr Dorn's book, Keeping Watch: Monitoring, Technology, and Innovation in UN Peace Operations was recently published by the United Nations University Press.
Parliamentary forum on nuclear disarmament
The first anniversary of the December 2010 all-party parliamentary motion to “encourage the Government of Canada to deploy a major world-wide Canadian diplomatic initiative in support of preventing nuclear proliferation and increasing the rate of disarmament” was marked on December 5th with a parliamentary forum on nuclear disarmament.
The background paper, Implementing the 2010 Unanimous Motions in the House of Commons and Senate, prepared by Ernie Regehr, for the forum is available.
The event was sponsored Canadians for a Nuclear Weapons Convention (CNWC), a group of more than 550 recipients of the Order of Canada who have signed a statement in support a nuclear weapons convention.
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A good external design of an everyday appliance, like the Eryk S Concept Red King integrated amplifier, almost always equals lots of money. Anonymous design studios are paid small fortunes for devising designs to attract the buyer's eye without frightening him. Such design concepts must be both innovative and classic, and thus according to the principle "I love what I like". Every now and then we come across designs signed by big names or brands, which naturally equals even more money. Hence, specialized audio market (excluding "consumer" audio) is rarely discussed in the context of industrial design. Audio is a business where spending such large sums has no chance of making a return on the investment. Although we got used to the fact that the "black box" concept is the thing of the past, its modified version is still absolutely normal. It is a so-called "decorated shed", a term for rectangular buildings with a richly decorated front I have taken from Robert Venturi, Denise Scott Brown and Steven Izenour, the authors of Learning from Las Vegas: The Forgotten Symbolism of Architectural Form (MIT Press, 1972). The name – perhaps counter-intuitively – is used in a positive context as opposed to "the duck", a building pretending to be something different than it actually is, submerged and distorted by an overall symbolic form.
We face very similar problems in small design forms, such as household appliances and hence audio equipment. Have a look at a classic audio product: it is still a black box with a decorated front. If it happens to be a tube amplifier whose top panel is also part of an aesthetic play with the user, we recognize it as something as unique as to be pretty. And what about speakers? Here, both cited terms fit like a glove – the basis is a simple box but quite often oddly shaped, rarely referring to its function.
Why aren't we then surprised, why don't we rebel against it? Why don't we require a greater aesthetic involvement of audio designers; truly aesthetic though, not monster-like? I have my own theory to explain that. We often consider ourselves very progressive, a vanguard of progress, and pushing audio in the right direction. Ours are innovative solutions that make the world a better place. In reality, we're just "grinding stones", smoothening up what others came up with. The days of brilliant engineers, constructors and inventors working in their homes and garages are long gone. Now progress involves and depends on money. Engineers, designers and researchers are still the core of this, but they work in a different manner – in teams, far more anonymously, for large centers and corporations.
What's more, we dislike changes. We think of every novelty as a loss of something valuable. Hence our huge sentiment for tube amps like the Eryk S Concept Red King, speakers with broadband or horn drivers, and the turntable. Yes, I know – analogue is still the best source, and the absolutely top amplifiers are usually tube designs; however the story looks different below the top price level. We're even more careful when it comes to the external looks of audio products. We associate all eye candy with the "lifestyle", i.e. junk products that look nice. But what about Devialet? Or the newest design from Wadia? What about Italian audio products? More and more often new audio devices don't fit into the "decorated shed" canon and move audio towards the "duck". From the perspective of the authors of "Learning from Las Vegas…" this is bad news.
Although I didn't agree with the main message of the aforementioned book for a long time, blaming it for promoting bad architecture and poor aesthetics, I now come to the conclusion that it all makes sense. The new quickly stops being new. Stylish is forever. Just like the master of style has been for years, and still will be for some time, Eryk Smólski from Warsaw. First I saw, got to know, and fell in love with his Nuvo speakers, small two-way monitors with a ribbon tweeter. At first glance they didn't change anything in the monitor design paradigm: a rectangular box finished with natural wood veneer, drivers on the front baffle and a small cabinet size. Their proportions were delightful, though, and the finishing details wonderfully chosen. They looked like a work of art. And that's how they sounded, too. The next were the Ketsus speakers and finally the Ketsus Special model. I think it was a teaser of what we were to expect from the amplifier reviewed today. The speakers, based on broadband drivers support from the bottom, with a high sensitivity, just begged for a stylistically matching amp. It took Eryk over two years to come up with something like this. Thus was born the Red King integrated amplifier.
If Eryk lived in Italy, he would be a well-known designer in a famous company, I'm sure. Just have a look at the amplifier. Yes, one thing is the Ferrari red paint, gold details, and taste. More important, however, are simply fantastic proportions. This is a truly designer unit. Unlike usual, its form is the other side of the same coin - the sound. Eryk S Concept products are in fact designed as coherent entities, their primary role being to work as an audio device. But a beautiful audio device. A slight modification, a huge difference.
The Red King costs around $2690 depending on currency fluctuation and is an integrated amplifier with a modest power output. The output stage uses a pair of EL84 tubes, working in PSE mode, i.e. with two tubes in parallel. These are small power pentodes not particularly valued by audiophiles until recently. It seems that Mr. Taku Hyodo played a large part in their popularization with his Leben CS300, being in my system for five years. In the case of the Red King they are NOS tubes manufactured by Telam, a Polish company having formerly been based in Warsaw, the capital of Poland. The input SRPP (Series Regulated Push-Pull) stage is based on NOS 6N6P double triodes, manufactured in USSR in 1973. SRPP is one of more interesting audio circuits. It features two triodes connected in series (one on top of the other). The input signal is fed to the bottom triode and by reacting to that signal it gives the top tube gets its drive signal. If we use a dual triode, the whole circuit comprises a single tube. One of the main advantages of such a circuit is that it is essentially a phase splitter and no additional reverser stage is required. Here other advantages of this circuit were employed. The tubes are mounted in ceramic sockets with gold plated pins and retaining clips. Transformers are placed at the rear. They are not closed in special enclosures; only their sides are shielded (and protected) with steel plates.
On the front, between the input tubes there's a characteristic, aluminum plate with Eryk's beautiful logo with a golden pin sticking out of it. There is a volume knob and inputs selector in one. You can also operate this integrated amplifier using a tiny remote with membrane buttons, plus standby and mute buttons. The remote was born as a classic unit used by Pro-Ject and Heed but it has a wooden front now – minimalist and pretty. The designer decided for a move towards the contemporary, giving the user a display. It's blue, hidden behind a very thick acrylic window, and it displays the volume level and the selected source.
In the rear panel, made of an acryl plate veneered with a layer of wood, we have two sets of speaker terminals, for 4 and 8 Ohm, two pairs of gold-plated RCA inputs and a mains socket with a mechanical switch.
The stylistics of this amplifier is mainly "set up" by the type of its chassis, however. It's made of two MDF plates, connected visually with a black aluminum tape recessed beyond their outline. It's as if Don Garber, the designer of Fi amps, decided to "close them" in something more stylistically acceptable. The amp dimensions are 27 x 39 x 17 cm, it weighs 14 kg and stands on gold-plated feet. The color of the top and bottom plates, as well as the feet, can be customized. The power output is 12 Watt per channel.
You can tell it's a dual-mono design when you look at the top panel. Two power supply transformers let you know that both channels are run separately from the beginning to end. There's another, small transformer inside, for the low-voltage circuits – the input-activating relays, and a PCB with the Bluetooth receiver module. Internal wiring is a classic point-to-point. You can see many NOS Soviet-made components in the signal path; ultra-precise, low-noise, high-power resistors used in the army products of the Warsaw Pact. They work in parallel circuits; 1% Dale resistors are connected in series. The cathode and power capacitors are modern, however, and come from Rubycon, Elna, Nichicon Fine Gold and Muse. The power supply is a multiplied, serial Pi circuit. An effort is visible to keep internal wiring to a minimum. The only thing missing, in my opinion, is a headphone output.
At first glance, things seem different in the audio world. It's also a field of art, established on the intersection of technology and artistry, but having a different destination – a delivery, as accurate as possible, of what was registered, or what had taken place before microphones (depending on the perspective we take on). It would seem, then, that the more designers follow the same path, the better, and the higher the probability of success. If we look at it soberly, without any superstitions (because what else are all "certainties" in the audio world?), we'll see that in both cases – literature and audio – it's all about the same thing: about getting to the TRUTH. These are big words, but they reflect the sense of what I'm trying to say here. Fine literature tries to describe the world as it really is – poetry through different means than prose – but it's all about the same thing. Through the variety of literature you can see that there is no one way of getting to the point, that you can try doing it in many different ways. I think it's similar in the audio world. Although the objective is the same for all designers, they try to reach it by taking different paths. Most of them, although distant from one another, are equivalent. Some are very similar, and yet we don't call it plagiarism. Why? For once, because the ideal identity in audio doesn't exist, and also because these similarities usually occur between products in different price ranges.
When I listened to Eric Smólski's amplifier I could not resist comparing it with a two-box amplifier from Octave that had been with me a few days earlier: the HP 500 SE preamp and the MRE 220 power amp (total price is around $35,000). It is exactly the same path, the same way of understanding the sound and very similar choices regarding what is more and what is less important sonically; what must be found in the presentation and what can be considered a compromise, unavoidable in audio.
The Red King's sound is incredibly saturated. Looking at the amplifier and knowing its power output, especially after the six boxes and 220 watts per channel of the Octave system, we expect a rather small sound, focused on details. None of that. A few seconds into – no pun intended – "One More Second" by Dominic Miller (from his album "Fourth Wall") and we enter a warm world bursting with colors. Listening a little longer to the next tracks, including those with an extremely low bass extension, we hear something more: that the bass around 100 Hz is slightly emphasized and that whatever is lower is rendered with moderation. What's most important, however, is that it doesn't really matter as the pleasure of listening to the "Red King" in the system is simply incredible.
Eric's design relies on the appeal to the emotions, to the deep layers of listener's sensitivity, especially one who's tired of chasing an unattainable goal, who's had enough of listening to the details and just wants to relax. It's an amplifier for those who take the "good enough" as the point of destination, not a stop along the way. The Red King is not necessarily an amplifier for an "audiophile", the person seeking in the sound what is most often mentioned in audio reviews. It's rather dedicated to a music lover, to someone who really listens to the music, not the audio gear.
Recorded live at 5am on a wooden platform at lake shore in Salzau by Christopher Dell, Lars Danielsson and Nils Landgren, the album Salzau Music On The Water is an example of an ultra-purist and successful musical recording. The singing birds, the clinks of the "Music on the Water" installation and the instruments at hand's reach always make for an extraordinary experience to me. Audio products show it in a very different, often a radically different way which is made possible by the subject matter and rich sound production. They can emphasize selectivity and highlight detail with resolution. It renders the amount of music information not usually experienced on a recording. The Red King does something else: it builds sound sources at hand's reach. Full, large, and colorful. The selectivity is clearly not its strong suit and there are audibly less details describing the sound in hi-fi terms than e.g. from the Leben CS300F. Instead, we get the elements known from live events. The Polish amplifier builds before us a close-knit, dense presentation. The instruments are differentiated by their color and by the way of playing, not by details or even their positioning into the soundstage. It's something I know from the most expensive audio components, including the said Octave and my reference system.
While the presentation can be described as warm, it's not muddled or suppressed. The cymbals on Dizzy Gillespie's "The New Content", the components of the installation in Salzau, the top registers of the vibraphone on the same album or the electronic drums on OMD's new, highly successful album "English Electric" – everything was clear and lucid. Without a strong treble extension, with a rounded attack but also with a sensual directness of sustain and saturation. It's generally such a "from the gut", deep presentation that does not dazzle with information and "music plankton", but instead gives an idea of the whole, of what a given event was like in reality. That is very rare, indeed. It's easy to "make up" an amplifier with plenty of detail, selective, and with a strong attack. To "make up" something like Eryk did is an art that rarely succeeds, regardless of its price.
I've mentioned OMD not by chance. Although much of my listening time was dominated by albums with sparse instrumentation, to which I'll come back in a moment, I equally often reached for electronic music with generous amounts bass. Despite its moderate power output, Eryk's amplifier handled them all with aplomb, showing a slight compression of the bottom end that was easy enough to swallow, and having me surprised at how nice it all sounded and how freely the Red King ventured into the territory normally reserved for much more powerful designs. I listened to it driving the speakers that offer loads of bass and whose powerful woofer can pump lots of air. The amplifier sounded insane with the new Daft Punk album Random Access Memories, keeping the rhythm and saturating all audio sub-bands, filling them with the connective tissue of content. I did not expect that. Or that color and dynamics differentiation would be maintained. It's not a sound in the same fashion, in one rhythm and color.
Let me now come back to the way of showing instruments' timbre variations as it's the most important feature of that machine. To see how the amp fares with it, I listened one after another to the snippets from J.S. Bach's "Partita in D minor" "BWV 1004, primarily "Allemande", in three different versions - Henryk Szeryng's from 1955 (mono), Jaap Schroeder's from 1991 and Hillary Hahn's from 1996. The versions differ in almost everything, from their pace (Szeryng - 3:33, Schroeder - 4:53, and Hahn - 3:04, my favorite interpretation) to the manner of recording. The Red King captured it beautifully, showing the somewhat "romantic" 1955 interpretation, rather dull in high registers, the transparent, sparkling 1991 recording, and the dense and direct 1996 performance. A strong lower range of the amplifier allowed to render the instruments in an appropriate scale, without reducing them as is often the case. I had a great time! In absolute terms the sound was colored, since the range around 800 Hz was slightly emphasized and the sound wouldn't open up as it did on the reference system. But, as I already wrote, it didn't really matter as the sound was so natural, so "normal" in the sense of "digestible" that I didn't think about it even for a moment. This type of sound suspends our suspicion and makes us not focus on details but on the whole instead. We receive the full presentation, without assembling it in our mind from a million pieces.
I've already discussed its selectivity and detailed presentation, as they are not exemplary. However, given its surprisingly good resolution, one can get used to it. I will say more: after a while it seems that it is the other amps that are garish and exaggerated in their quest to show as much detail as possible. The bass descends low, is very well saturated and mature, but begins to gently roll off below 100 Hz to be heard only occasionally around 50 Hz. Its cohesiveness at the low end is not exceptional and I would not expect a punchy, contoured sonic detail, which we get with more powerful machines. Again, it's something one can live with and even come to like it. What needs to be faced is its not fully developed imaging. The sound is deep but rather in terms of individual instruments than the whole soundstage. Everything is close to us, full and nicely separated, but the in-depth dimension is averaged. That's it.
However, once we see the "King" in action, once we listen to it we will fly away. I can guarantee you hours of great music during which you will not be worrying about what I've just written, immersed in the dense matter of recordings. I had the best results with high-resolution files and CDs. Bluetooth can be rated as a nice addition, especially for handling background music. Eric Smólski came up with an amplifier I could happily live with, in spite of it costing about thirty times less than my reference amplifier. Brilliant stuff!
Interview With Eryk Smólski
Eryk Smólski: A short question but there is no chance for an equally short answer, so let's see… The idea grew out of the fact that despite owning different solid state amps, I felt I dealt with a very good "artificial intelligence" at best that can only "perfectly" imitate the sound. I didn't get the feeling that the sound was natural and true, with a full three-dimensional soundstage, micro-details and a full set of harmonics that are largely responsible for the emotional charge in music. Despite various earlier adventures with the tubes I steered in their direction because they sounded very decent in a good push-pull design, although rarely better than a finely tuned solid state in class A. A tube design has a major advantage: it doesn't need many stages or multiple correction circuits; it is simple. Its simplicity, however, requires a perfect matching of those few elements. There are no shortcuts. This way I arrived at SE Class A tube circuits on pentodes and on triodes. Working with a very simple single-ended triode mode Class A design with very finely tuned parameters of individual components, I knew that was IT. No Class B distortion due to splitting and recombining the opposite halves of the input signal and, more importantly, generating only even-order harmonic distortion stoically accepted by the human ear vs. push-pull / Class B, where you quickly catch the odd harmonics generated by just a slight overdrive. Imaging is also great since the whole signal is handled from the beginning to the end by a single tube.
The Red King is pentode based. Weren't you tempted to design something on triodes – it seems smarter commercially...
Ok, SE triode sounds superb and I really like the low powered 2A3, but unfortunately it requires highly sensitive speakers. High sensitivity still involves some performance tradeoffs, such as a high resonance and the resulting limited bass extension, parasitic diaphragm deformation and non-linear distortion. This way we arrive at PSE designs on power tubes. I have chosen the EL84, not only because it's easily available but most of all due to the fact that it is a modern pentode with a very natural sound. One may come across an opinion that it's rather delicate, etc., but it's as authoritative as a verdict that all V6 engines have great performance. It all depends on the application, on the chosen circuit and on the accompanying components. I have intentionally passed over the very popular EL34, because despite the abundance of available circuit designs it imparts too much of its "sonic character" to music. Of course there are loads of other tubes, but I don't want my amplifier owner to spend sleepless nights in search of a properly matched tube set in mint condition. With strong EL84 tubes the PSE is able to deliver more than 13 watts per channel, which guarantees very good dynamics with speakers of the sensitivity of 89 dB. The PSE circuit also gently enters into overdrive and we love it for that, too. I don't run pentodes in a triode mode as they were not designed for that and I don't want to tie their "hands".
Any interesting design choices?
Here you go:
Three power supply sections: for the outputs and the pre.
Remote control as well as a turn & push – volume &
input selector on the unit
Three inputs, including the optional Bluetooth to play your
and your friends' favorite tunes from your smartphones
PSE design with a 6N6P power triode in SRPP topology
Paper-in-oil signal path capacitors; remaining caps from
Nichicon, Elna and Rubycon
1% Dale resistors in the signal path
Some components are made using laser burning technology
Sandwich-type vibration damping: feet > bottom panel >
rubber absorbers > top panel with the tubes
Ceramic golden plated tube sockets
Where do you source the transformers from?
From Germany. I can't say any more than that due to business
Flipping through inputs, I
can see one that is marked "PC" – what is it?
PC is actually Bluetooth – you will see it on your cellphone as "DMZ Music". Just punch in the standard 0000 code and of you go, listening...
What inspired the external
I'm inspired by everything and treat head only as a generator of "new." Certainly the end result must be thought out, fresh, unusual and harmonious in form. I can only tell you how many years, hours went to such requests, the current amplifier here Red King and its components - the sum of ranks well beyond the calculus of rational business approach.
Recordings During Auditions
• Daft Punk Random Access
Memories, Columbia Records/Sony Music Japan SICP-3817, CD (2013)
• Danielsson, Dell, Landgren, Salzau
Music On The Water, ACT Music ACT 9445-2, CD (2006).
• Dizzy Gillespie, The
New Content, Limelight/Universal Music Japan UCCM-9097, Immortal
Jazz on Mercury CD (1962/2003)
• Dominic Miller Fourth
Wall, Q-rious Music QRM 108-2 CD (2006)
• Frank Sinatra Where Are
You?, Capitol/Mobile Fidelity UDSACD 2109, No. 251, SACD/CD
• Hilary Hahn Hilary Hahn
Plays Bach, Sony Classical/Sony Music Japan Entertainment SICC 30087,
Best Classics 100, Blu-spec2 CD (1997/2012)
• Hilary Hahn Hilary Hahn
Plays Bach, Sony Classical SK 62793, Super Bit Mapping CD (1997)
• Johann Sebastian Bach Sonatas
& Partitas, Henry K. Szeryng (violin), Sony Classical/Sony Music
Japan SICC 840-1 CD (1965/2007)
• Johann Sebastian Bach Sonatas
& Partitas, Jaap Schroede (violin), Smithsonian Collection of
Recordings/ADDA 581134/35 CD (1989)
• OMD English Electric,
100%/Sony Music Japan SICP-3810, CD (2013)
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http://www.enjoythemusic.com/magazine/equipment/0713/eryk_s_concept_red_king_integrated_amplifier.htm
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“Rather than sharing my personal story – Stefano Isolan, a young Italian shares – I would like to talk about the community that raised me.
In 1986 my parents, farmers for generations, moved to Loppiano putting themselves at the service of the little city of the Focolare Movement. I was only three years old. We found ourselves immersed in a very welcoming reality, both on the part of the focolarini as well as the neighbours who introduced us to the Tuscany farming culture. Thanks to them my love for this earth grew throughout the years up to the point of pushing me towards embarking on the study of agriculture.
Working in the Loppiano Farm was a big gift: an enterprise that puts love and respect for the earth at its center, the cooperation among the workers and shareholders, with the aim of generating good and healthy products.
In Loppiano I saw people from all over the world come and go. It became natural for me to have friends of different cultures and religions. I experienced firsthand that, by giving space to the love that God has placed in the heart of every person, a united world is possible.
In the meantime, I had developed many friendships at Incisa (the nearby town) and in Florence, I started dating a young girl and I participated in the life of the parish. Together with the parish priest we experienced the authentic and fruitful love of the Gospel. A love that shows us the road that God has thought of, for our full realization. From this group in fact, beautiful families were formed, three vocations to the religious life, and one to the priesthood: tangible fruits of the Love of God among us. I felt myself to be a part of a community that has given me so much and for which I felt the need of giving something in return. I committed myself to associationism, in particular in the Workshop for Peace.
In the Spring of 2004, I was invited to run as a candidate for the Town Council of Incisa. After days of reflection and consultation with the young people of the Focolare with whom I shared everything and also with my friends in Incisa, I answered positively to that which seemed to me a way of giving back the good things that I have received. They were five years lived in close contact with the people. In the midst of sacrifices, successes and some failures, we worked – each one according to his or her own beliefs – to make our Town more livable for each and every person. A concrete example was that of the segregated rubbish collection. With the committment of the council and the all the citizens we became one of the most virtuous towns in Tuscany. I cannot also forget the big aim of uniting the town councils of Incisa and Figline, the result of years of collaboration and consultation with the citizens.
And thus, my natural family, the Focolare Movement, the parish, the community of Incisa, the nature itself which surrounded me, started to become always more, one reality. I wanted to put myself at the full-time service of this big family. But I didn’t know how. Gradually an idea started to form within me: answer to the love I have received with Love. I felt the call of God to the priesthood which, for me, meant directing my life to His service, and as a consequence to the service of my brothers and of the whole humanity. Certainly it was not easy to leave all my activities. And it was even more difficult to leave my people and my land to enter the Seminary. But God himself made me experience the words of Jesus: “Whoever leaves father. mother, fields, for my name with receive a hundred times more …” (Mt 19,20). And it was really like this. Even if I entered the Seminary in 2007, I was able to conclude my term as Town Councilor up to the end of the legislature in 2009, and in 2014 I will be ordained a priest.
I would like to bear witness that it is worth it to live of one another, to work to make our world more beautiful, it is worth it to love, there where each one of us is called to do so. And I cannot but thank God for this cannot every morning and every evening!”.
(Experience shared by Stefano Isolan on September 15, 2013)
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http://www.focolare.org/en/news/2013/10/26/rispondere-con-lamore-allamore/
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Donna Marie Schaffer testified her son, Jonathan, called her a little after 1 a.m. Sept. 8, 2012, using Lauren Wolstenholme's phone and when she answered, Jonathan said, "Mom, I just killed Lauren."
Jonathan Schaffer repeated what he said, told his mother there was blood everywhere and that Wolstenholme had been waiting by the door with a knife when he came home and slashed at him, Donna Marie testified today.
During the call, Donna Marie said she heard Wolstenholme's voice in the distance say, "Mom, dial 911."
"I said, 'She's still alive,'" Donna Marie testified. "Then I heard breathing and he said she wasn't anymore ... he just said she wasn't alive anymore."
Jonathan told his mother to visit him because he didn't know if he would be able to give her a hug for a while, Donna Marie said.
Donna Marie testified she didn't remember if Jonathan asked her not to call police, but Assistant District Attorney Jeffrey Dimmig gave her the court transcript of her testimony from the preliminary hearing, where Donna Marie said her son asked her not to call 911.
When Dimmig handed Donna Marie the transcript, she said there were a number of mistakes in the record -- included wrong names and incomplete sentences - and she didn't think it was valid.
"Would you like to see the video?" Dimmig repeatedly asked.
Jonathan called his mother a second time at 1:47 a.m., when someone was at his apartment door, Donna Marie said.
"He said, 'Mom, you called 911 didn't you?' I said yes," she testified. "I just told him to open the door."
Donna Marie's testimony was part of the first day of Schaffer's trial on a single count of homicide before Lehigh County Judge James Anthony. The 33-year-old Schaffer is accused of repeatedly stabbing and slashing Wolstenholme, the mother of his daughter, in their Allentown apartment in the 400 block of South 18th Street.
Earlier in the day, jurors viewed video taken of the crime scene. Inside the apartment are large blood stains, streaks and hand prints on the beige carpet in the dining room area and the living room. In the kitchen, Wolstenholme's body can be seen slumped on the floor in front of the fridge, her face and white shirt covered in blood.
Wolstenholme suffered 40-plus cuts and stab wounds, Dimmig said.
Knives are seen on the kitchen floor, under a side table in the living room and in the master bedroom; a butcher block holder with a few knives still in it is overturned on a kitchen counter.
In his opening statement to the jury, defense attorney Earl Supplee said Schaffer admits stabbing Wolstenholme that night, but claims she attacked him first.
Supplee said a combination of Schaffer's drunkenness and a mental defect meant that when Wolstenholme came at him when he walked through the door to their apartment, he slashed her.
Donna Marie said in the phone calls that night that Jonathan's voice was low and mellow "like he was not there," but she didn't think he sounded drunk.
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http://www.lehighvalleylive.com/allentown/index.ssf/2014/02/mother_says_allentown_stabbing.html
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I bought one lot of Dena Bank at Rs 103.7 and one lot of Axis Bank at Rs 1,427. Guide me on short term strategy - C.K. Chandrasekar
Dena Bank: The long-term outlook remains positive for Dena Bank as long as it stays above Rs 84. However, having said that, in the short-term, the stock is heading towards its major support zone. Immediate support appears at Rs 96. Only a close above Rs 115 will change the outlook positive.
F&O pointers: The counter witnessed a rollover of 13 per cent to March series. Options are not that active.
Strategy: Better to exit.
Axis Bank: The long-term outlook remains positive for Axis Bank as long as it stays above Rs 960. Axis Bank finds immediate support at Rs 1,340 resistance at Rs 1,485. If the stock manages to close above the resistance, it can scale a new high above Rs 1,608.
F&O pointers: About 19 per cent of the positions has been rolled over to March series. Option trading indicates a range of Rs 1,500 for the stock.
Strategy: Hold your long with a support 1,399.
I am carrying short positions of PFC Feb futures at Rs 220.40 , IndusInd Bank at Rs 438.35 and Bharat Forge at Rs 226.75. Suggest strategies. – Kishore Ailani
PFC: The stock is likely to move in a range of Rs 235 and Rs 175 in the short-term. Only a break from this range will set a clear trend.
F&O pointers: It witnessed a rollover of just 10 per cent. Most of the positions are on the short side. Options are not active.
Strategy: Better to book profits.
IndusInd Bank: The long-term outlook remains positive, as long as it stays above Rs 317. Only a close below Rs 367 will change the medium-term outlook negative.
F&O pointers: Activity in the derivative segment is only moderate for the counter.
Bharat Forge: The long-term outlook turned negative for the stock. Now only, a close above Rs 283 will change the outlook positive for the stock. The stock finds immediate support at Rs 181 and resistance at Rs 242. The stock is likely to move in a narrow in the immediate term.
F&O pointers: The counter witnessed only a moderate rollover of just 10 per cent. Options are not active. Shift the stop-loss to Rs 217 if the stock ends on weak note.
Strategy: Hold your short position with stop-loss at your entry level.
NOTE: The analysis and opinion expressed in this column are based on F&O data available at this point of time and on technical analysis based on past price movements. There is risk of loss in trading.
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http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/markets/stock-markets/indusind-bank-outlook-remains-positive/article4449418.ece
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The All-Party Parliamentary Group on HIV and AIDS is a backbench cross-Party group of MPs and Peers in the UK Parliament at Westminster.
MPs and Peers who have joined the Group have done so because we are concerned about both the devastation that HIV and AIDS are causing in developing countries and about their impact here in the UK including in our constituencies.
There are at least 33 million people in the world living with HIV, the majority of whom still cannot get access to life-saving treatment. Here in the UK we will soon have 100,000 people living with HIV, thousands of whom are still undiagnosed. Until they know about their infection, they too cannot benefit from treatment.
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http://www.appghivaids.org.uk/
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Vanessa Leitza is the Missouri River Cultural Conservancy's event planner and coordinator.
Describe your organization or event. What is its purpose? What makes it special and unique?
The Missouri River Cultural Conservancy, also known as MoRivCC, is holding its annual EcoArtFest at Cooper's Landing in Columbia. This free event is one of two major fundraisers this organization holds each year to fund its recording and archiving projects. Eighteen music acts will perform, and both days will also feature artist and information booths as well as a children’s workshop area. A silent auction, raffle, and bake sale are also planned.
What: A two-day music event and art fair that showcases original artists in the area.
When: 12:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, and 12:30 to 9 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 7
Where: Cooper's Landing, 11505 Smith Hatchery Road, Columbia, MO 65203
Cost: Free admission and free parking
More Information: www.morivcc.org or call 573-657-2544.
The main objective for this festival is to showcase the original and unique culture found along the Missouri River. MoRivCC will be represented at the event to answer questions and demonstrate the ways in which recording and archiving benefits the community. The Missouri River region is home to many talented musicians and artists. For nine years MoRivCC has made it its mission to be sure that these individuals are not forgotten. The group was formed by Jerome Wheeler and Michael Cooper, after kicking the idea around for approximately twenty years. On December 13, 2004, the first steps were taken to form this organization. Ten years later MoRivCC has active board members and dozens of volunteers from the area that work together to continue with their original vision.
What is your relationship to the organization/event (staff, member, participant, fan, etc.), and how long have you been involved?
I have been a staff member at Cooper's Landing for four years. Last year I volunteered my time helping coordinate parts of the 2013 EcoArtFest, and this year I became event coordinator for our spring benefit and now our 2014 EcoArtFest.
Describe why you chose to be involved and why other people might also want to participate.
I moved here ten years ago from a large city. Since becoming an active member of this community, I have been struck by how much music and art mean to people that live here.
The artists and musicians who write original music and create artwork from their hearts become such an integral part of our well being, and I wanted to be a part of stamping that into our local history. These are all talented individuals that deserve to be remembered by future generations.
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http://www.columbiamissourian.com/a/178581/from-readers-ecoartfest-helps-showcase-preserve-local-arts/
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Old Soldiers: Santa Cruz County Civil War Veterans
by Robert L. Nelson
MANDEL, JACOB (1838-1913)
Sawtelle Soldiers Home Records
NAME: Jacob Mandel
REGISTER #: 3491
RANK/CO/UNIT: Pvt./Co K/46 NY Inf.
ENLISTMENT: 1864/08/29 New York, NY
DISCHARGED: 1865/07/28 New York NY End of War
BORN: 1839? Germany
RESIDENCE: Santa Cruz
MARRIED SINGLE: Widower
NEXT OF KIN: Leopold Mandel Bro. St. Louis MO
DISCHARGED: 1900/12/18 Dishonorable Discharge Bd. of Management
DATE OF DEATH:
CAUSE OF DEATH:
PENSION CERT: #790,160
HOW DISPOSED OF:
Records of Members of the Grand Army of the Republic, William H. Ward
JACOB MENDEL Was born July 7, 1846, in Germany;' a cook by occupation. Enlisted June, 1863 in the 46th New York Regiment, and served as a private; was attached to the 3d Brigade, 2d Division, 9th Army Corps; was in the battles of James River, Gettysburg, White House, Horseshoe, and Swamp River; was honorably discharged at Pigeon Point, Staten Island, NY. Comrade Mandel is a member of WHL Wallace Post GAR of Santa Cruz, Cal where he resides.
Santa Cruz County Hospital Records
Jacob Mandel a 52 year old Cook from Germany was treated at the County Hospital for Gonorrhea from July 14, 1889 until Feb 3, 1890.
Santa Cruz Times (May 12, 1871)
New Bulletin Boards
Jacob Mandel has caused to be erected eighteen new and roomy Bulletin Boards in conspicuous places throughout town, and will be prepared to thoroughly bill the town for our own people and such traveling exhibitions as may visit Santa Cruz. Jacob is reliable and deserves patronage.
Unidentified Newspaper, contributed by Phil Reader (May 25, 1877)
Jacob Mandel, popularly known as "Hans" set himself up in business and is consequently happy. He has opened a bootblack stand on Mission street opposite the St. Charles, where those in want of a good shine, cleaning, carpet beating or bill posting should give him a call.
Unidentified Newspaper, contributed by Phil Reader (October 18, 1882)
The cards are out for the nuptials of Jacob Mandel, an old resident of this city, and some blushing fraulein from "Yarmany". Social circles will, no doubt, be paralyzed by this announcement. 'Rah for Hans!
Unidentified Newspaper, contributed by Phil Reader (September 22, 1883)
Jacob Mandel, the newly-made Benedict, and who was mentioned last week as having been left in the cold by his frau, says that he is out in no such frigid atmosphere, but that the departed will return to him after purchasing some "tings" in the city.
Santa Cruz Daily Surf (October 7, 1889)
Jacob Mandel, better known as "Hans," a well known character, has been granted a pension and will soon receive $1,800 arrears. He was a soldier in the civil war.
Unidentified Newspaper, contributed by Phil Reader (December 21, 1889)
Jacob Mandel, better known as "Hans" of "Hawntz", is in the dumps, so to speak. Yesterday a couple of women at the Germania hotel were blacking their shoes. Hans commenced fooling about them, and one pleasantly drew her blacking brush across Hans' rotund countenance, leaving a black streak thereon. This deep insults aroused all the "Dutch" in Hans, and he very brutally slapped the young woman's face. Hans was arrested, and on pleading not guilty, appeared as a lawyer for the first time, in Santa Cruz at least, on his own behalf. He did not prove a glittering success, as it took the jury but five minutes to bring in a verdict of guilty. Judge Curtis fined him $20, which was paid. Hans then wanted a warrant issued for the arrest of the woman for chasing him with a cleaver after he had slapped her. The Judge indignantly refused and gave Hans a lecture on the brutality of a man who would strike a woman.
Unidentified Newspaper, contributed by Phil Reader
A Hard Hearted Jury
Hans Mandel, who is employed at the Germania Hotel, objected on Thursday evening to the chamber maid oiling a pair of boots near the kitchen range. He remonstrated with her, and she threw an oil rag in his face. She then stooped down to continue oiling the boots when Hans, who felt that his dignity was injured, struck her twice with his hand on the back of her neck. For this he was arrested on a charge of battery and on Friday brought before a Justice of the Peace for trial. "Hans" demanded a jury, and was accommodated. He pleads his own case, but the jury was unable to understand what he was talking about. When witnesses for the prosecution were testifying "Hans" insisted on doing the talking, in fact he seemed to think that the more he said the better impression he would make on the jury. When the case was given to the jury they only remained out five minutes when they returned a verdict of guilty. The justice fined him twenty dollars. He paid fifteen dollars of the amount and promised to pay the balance soon.
Santa Cruz Sentinel (July 17, 1892)
Jacob Mandel (Hans) has been granted a pension.
Santa Cruz Surf (June 7, 1893)
Our townsman, Jacob Mandel, much better and more widely known as "Hans," is rejoicing in the intelligence that he has been left a fortune of $9,500 by the death of an uncle in St. Louis. Hans expects to leave Santa Cruz, July 1st to enter into possession of his new estates. He finds many friends to congratulate him upon his good fortune.
Unidentified Newspaper, contributed by Phil Reader (March 14, 1894)
Hans Mandel is authority for the statement that a meeting will soon be called at the court house for the purpose of organizing a company of unemployed to "march on the Washington".
Editor's Note: Jacob Mandel Joined with Coxy's army in its march of unemployed industrial workers on Washington D.C. who were demonstrating for financial assistance from the government. That event took place during the latter half of March to June 1894.
Santa Cruz Sentinel (May 4, 1897)
Gone to Santa Monica
Jacob Mandel, an Old Soldier, Bids Farewell to Santa Cruz
Jacob Mandel, familiarly known as “Hans,” has gone to the Soldier’s Home at Santa Monica, where he has friends. “Hans” bade good bye to his friends Sunday, and looked forward with pleasure to his stay at the Home. For years he has been a familiar character here. Before he received a pension he was employed as cook at restaurants and hotels. His pension was sufficient for his needs, so he did not bother himself much about seeking employment. Last year he started a lunch place on Pacific Av., but it did not pay. “Hans” was proud of his connection with the Grand Army, and would render his services willingly to help in his humble way at any affair where he could be of use. He imagined that the fate of the grand Army rested on his solders for there was nothing else in which he took more interest. His war record seemed to be enveloped in mystery, but is generally supposed that he enlisted in a New York regiment and served as cook. In none of the records of the war does his name appear for any act of bravery or deserving of mention. The fact that he was willing to serve the country in time of war is sufficient evidence of his loyalty, without delving through the records to ascertain what part he took in saving this nation.
Some years ago “Hans” became tired of single life and married a woman in San Francisco, with whom he only had a slight acquaintance. They did not live long together, for one day she went away, never to return. What caused the separation he never would reveal. The old soldier is deserving of a home at Santa Monica. With his friends he can live over in memory again the days when they faced the enemy’s shot and shell. Perhaps Santa Cruz has seen the last of “Hans,” a man who never did anyone any harm or built a block of buildings.
Santa Cruz Sentinel (December 14, 1900)
It is said that Hans Mandel is no longer an inmate of the Soldier’s Hoe at Santa Monica, because he violated the rules. It is reported that he sold liquor on the grounds, which is strictly against the rules.
Santa Cruz Sentinel (December 21, 1900)
Jacob Mandel, familiarly known as “Hans” has drifted back into Santa Cruz. He went to the soldier’s home in Los Angeles a few years ago.
Notes from Phil Reader
Jacob Mandel was a member of Wallace-Reynolds Post GAR. He was born in Germany about 1838, and apparently served in US Army during the Civil War. According the Santa Cruz Great Book of 1880, he was listed as a 42 years old laborer living in Santa Cruz. He was born in Germany and was naturalized on October 12, 1868.
In the 1870 Census Jacob Mandel was listed as sharing a residence with three young ladies who defined their occupation as "courtesans."
On August 12, 1883, his marriage to Charlotte Bothe from Germany, age 32, was witnessed by Frank and Theresa Pratchner of Santa Cruz.
The 1894 Great Book describes him as being 5'5" with a dark complexion and brown/black hair. The 1896 Great Book shows his occupation as that of Cook.
Jacob Mendel died April 17, 1913. (California Death Index)
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Martin Scorsese Misses 'Boardwalk Empire' DGA Win Due to Illness
In a statement, the director calls working on the HBO series 'one of the greatest and energizing experiences I've had in 45 years of making movies.'
Martin Scorsese won big with Boardwalk Empire at the 63rd Annual Directors Guild Awards on Saturday, but the famed director was not on hand to receive the tv drama series honors.
Scorsese fell ill after traveling to Los Angeles to attend the ceremony. He had also been set to introduce one of the night’s short films about the DGA's history.
But when his presenting slot came up, director Steven Spielberg strolled out instead.
"Marty caught a plane from New York to L.A. but unfortunately fell ill today," Spielberg told the audience. "He told me to come up here and personally apologize."
When Scorsese triumphed for outstanding directorial achievement in a dramatic series for Boardwalk Empire, Winter's Bone actress Jennifer Lawrence read a statement from the director: "'Boardwalk Empire has been one of the greatest and energizing experiences I've had in 45 years of making movies."
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So fluffy beer omelette Recipe
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- 3 eggs
- 10 - 20g butter, chopped up for easy beating
- 1/4 - 1/2 cup asahi beer
- 1/2 tomato, chopped
- 1 - 2 button mushrooms, chopped
- snowpea sprouts
- double cream brie
- hp sauce
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How to make So fluffy beer omelette
beat eggs, butter and beer together.
heat pan to medium, then dump the wet mix in.
when the bottom starts to cook, add tomato & mushrooms, covering only a semicircle.
when the bottom is rather cooked, carefully fold the uncovered flap over the topping.
leave it to cook a bit more, then gently flip the omelette over.
remove when it has cooked as you like it.
this dish was a lucky accident. i was damn hungry and the milk was 2 days out of date. luckily, we had 3 sixpacks right next to it. :)
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Just curious about this since there has got to be some no one here wants to touch with a 100ft pole.
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None of these "MMOs" are good.
All of them, I hate MMOs!
The ones where you are basically a hamster running on a wheel.
Most of them. Special mentions go towards "Clash of Dragons" and all the others that followed. You know the 'RPGS' that are click, win a battle cause you had the energy to do it. Yay! I named Clash since it was the first one put up of it's type but there's about 7 of them now just with different coats of paint.
Everything by r2games as well though Wartune and League of Angels get named dropped for shady advertisements(Really using someone else's fanservice over your own fanservice you know the fanservice your ENTIRE game is built around?) and ripping off other works.
Two games that get mentioned that I liked is Last Stand: Dead Zone and Sorcery Quest. Because you know they had ACTUAL gameplay. But SQ is along with all the Edgebee games so....only 1 MMO I guess?
I don't like MMOs where its just bashing through an action bar.
So like 10 titles on the 'MMO' list? How are these things so popular? If people are THIS bored to play something like "Thousand Suns" just boot up minesweeper! Faster, free, and more gameplay.
Honestly I don't know why this click games are so popular.
All of them. They suck and have unfair systems in place
Saying "All of them" without playing "All of them" makes this opinion not valid. :/
Given that most the games are either made by the same company(Wartune and League of Angels) or cookie cutter(Mob Wars and Zombie Slayer, Thousand Suns-Dawn of Dragons-Chronicles of Blood) I can't blame people for labeling most if not all browser MMO games as bad.
Really, quality control here.
...Oh wow. Viking Clan, Pirate Clan, Zombie Slayer and Mob Wars are ALL made by the same company. No wonder 3 felt the same. I bet the 4th will be awesome though! Right? Right?
@MerlinCross Much like Flash Games, what one person may enjoy in an MMO differs from person to person. If you liked the first games they made, and obviously some did, then you'd likely enjoy the rest. Regardless, unless you've played all of the MMO's, saying they are all bad is just a poor opinion.
A couple even have 90+ ratings.
That being said, saying you don't enjoy playing MMO's is completely valid. Much like I don't enjoy resource-management games. This doesn't mean I'd ever say that all resource-management games are horrible, or that i'd never even try one that was highly rated or suggested by a friend.
There is one MMO here that I like: Spiral Knights. The rest aren't very good, aside from oh... wait...edgebee.
I've only played three different games here so far: The Last Stand: Dead Zone, Steel Legions, and Dark Orbit.
The latter two, I eventually came to despise almost entirely, thanks to their sickeningly disgusting pay-to-win nature. After a couple of days of being repeatedly killed off every two minutes by the "rich" players, I stopped playing.
Frankly, with all these pay-to-win scams running rampant all about the Internet, I'm almost scared out of my wit to play any free-to-play MMO, whether it's here or elsewhere.
In my opinion, any MMO here with less than 5 million plays has got to be garbage, hands down, whether the reason is pay-to win or otherwise.
anything with a focus on micro-transaction aka pay-to-win games.
saw critter conquest on kong the other day and its blatant pay-to-win. seriously, a 5 minute waiting period to build even the most basic buildings with gems (cash currency) to speed it up? way to fail at fun game designing, devs. you didn't make that game to be fun, you made it for whale hunting and thus you SUCK.
edit: sweet merciful... O.O a edit button for the AG forums? who caused this miracle to happen?
The only MMO games I enjoyed so far are Mini Heores (yay for Castaway! xD), pretty much all edgebee games and kingdoms CCG. The rest are just-click-to-win and pay-to-win-games. Pff....
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Gray David Soltis was charged with four counts: second degree murder (with intent, not premeditated), second degree murder (without intent, while committing a felony), first degree aggravated robbery, and fleeing a police officer in a motor vehicle.
The Annandale Police Department was dispatched Saturday, Sept. 28, at about 8 a.m. to a residence on Poplar Ave North in the city of Annandale, where 42 year old, Kyle Greene, was found deceased in the residence. The case is being investigated by the Annandale Police Department, Wright County Sheriff’s Office and the Midwest Medical Examiner’s Office.
On Sunday, Sept. 29, the Midwest Medical Examiner’s Office has ruled the death of Kyle Greene as a homicide.
Annandale Police said that two subjects were arrested Sept. 29 in connection with the death of Greene. Tyler James Fisher, 19, of Annandale, was arrested for second degree murder and Samara Leigh Juhl, 19, of Otsego was arrested for aggravated robbery. Police said that on Wednesday, Oct. 2, Soltis, 22, and Osayme Emanuel Igho-Osagie, 21, of St. Cloud were arrested for second degree murder and that Thomas Kevin Saengchanthalath, 19, of Albertville was arrested for aid/abet aggravated robbery in connection with the death of Greene.
Soltis, Igho-Osagie, Fisher and Juhl were each charged and made their first court appearance, according to the Wright County Attorney’s Office.
The complaints allege that the suspects planned to rob Greene.
According to the criminal complaint against Soltis, “After being advised of his rights, defendant Fisher agreed to provide a statement to law enforcement. Defendant Fisher admitted being involved in the robbery and murder of Kyle Greene. Defendant Fisher said there were three other suspects involved.”
The complaint said that Fisher eventually admitted that a gun recovered from his mother’s gun safe at his mother’s home “was the gun he had given to the suspects and the one used to murder Greene.”
The complaint said that Juhl mentioned she had been harassed by Greene to provide him with sexual favors in exchange for supplying methamphetamine, and that Green carries a large wad of cash along with methamphetamine.
The complaint said, “Defendant Fisher told defendant Soltis that he agreed Greene was a good choice of a person to rob. Defendant Fisher said their intent was to rob Greene and intimidate him so that he wouldn’t report the robbery. Defendant Fisher said the getaway car belonged to defendant Soltis.”
The complaint said the car belonging to Soltis was a 1998 blue Buick Century.
The incident remains under investigation and anyone with information about the death is asked to call the Annandale Police Department or the Wright County Sheriff at 763-682-1162.
“We’re letting the investigation play out,” said Capt. Greg Howell of the Wright County Sheriff’s Office.
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We thought this was a dead issue, but **sigh** -- no. Decadent Publishing has sunk to an all time low. They spent yesterday harassing one of their authors who also happens to be an Ender. As you can see by their rebuttal to our original post, they have stupidly assumed there is only one Ender. That this is some form of gratuitous blogspot where this Ender can malign whoever she wants without repercussion. We have rules against such antics here at The End is Not the Final Word. She cannot participate in the book discussion for any story which she authored, nor can she be involved in the debate if it is a story she has edited. This is no different from the other Enders who are also authors or editors.
Since the discovery of this Enders real name, Decadent has spent an enormous amount of time, which we personally feel they have way too much of, hunting and pecking for 'dirt' on this Ender. They have given her real name to their authors during this search. They have called her a coward, maligned her personal integrity, put her through a nightmare all the sake of a poor review in which she actually gave constructive feedback to the author and publisher.
They have come up with what they consider enough to 'OUT' her. She assures us that she has nothing to be ashamed of. Her chosen profession as and author/part-time editor/at-one-time publisher is completely transparent. She has nothing to hide and neither does her daughter whom she writes with. Nor does she let her experiences in the industry tarnish her reviews.
We believe her. Her integrity is not in question.
We have many issues with this incident. At the top of our list is how Decadent Publishing has undertaken this 'fishing' expedition. That they would actually violate this Ender's privacy, which is exactly what they did when they went out to their authors and used her real name, is completely unacceptable. She told them the truth about her relationship with the Enders and was paid back in a day long e-mail rant from the owner of Decadent Publishing. If they hold to this practice, what will they do to other review sites, or for that matter, readers who purchase the book and then give an honest review? Will they e-mail bomb a reader's in-box? Will they malign a review site on facebook or Twitter? Will they go on yet another fishing expedition to dig up 'dirt' on this person, that person, or the neighbor? We wonder.
Yes. Yes. This is over a poor review. Let's not forget that. Our Enders who are also writers assure me that they have received more poor reviews in their careers than good. Most of them said, "It is part of being an author."
I have reviewed the e-mail thread regarding this incident, and believe that our Ender maintained the high level of professionalism I expected from her in spite of being called names, being threatened, and having an extensive amount of vitriol thrown at her.
I extend my personal apologies to her. It was never our intentions when we brought The End is Not the Final Word to the web to have this happen. We are readers, and, perhaps foolishly, thought other readers would appreciate our unbiased reviews.
Let me finish by saying this - Decadent Publishing is absolutely shameful.
UPDATE: This publisher has yet again replied to our Ender. They throw around threats as if they are candy.
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Amer Ahmad isn't in a revolving door, after all. The former deputy state treasurer has accepted a position in the cabinet of Chicago Mayor-elect Rahm Emmanuel.
Ahmad was selected by Emmanuel, former chief of staff for President Barack Obama, to become comptroller of the city of Chicago. He will take office on May16, when Emmanuel is inaugurated as the city's mayor.
Ahmad left Cleveland-based KeyBank, where he was senior vice president and head of the public-sector group. He took the private-sector job after resigning as deputy state treasurer on Dec. 17. The move came after the defeat of his boss, Democratic Treasurer Kevin L. Boyce, by Republican Josh Mandel in the November election. Ahmad oversaw operations in the treasurer's office and represented the office on several boards and commissions.
In an opinion that is now moot, the Ohio Ethics Commission ruled in March that Ahmad was barred by the state's "revolving-door" law from representing KeyBank on issues in which he had participated while working for the state. The bank sought the opinion pre-emptively to avoid "any appearance of impropriety."
Ahmad will be making a homecoming of sorts in Chicago. He was previously a vice president at William Blair & Co., a Chicago-based investment firm.
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It is easier than ever for brands to be built up or tarnished by social media. To demonstrate this quickly, I picked a brand at random and used Twitter's new search tools to find out what people were saying about it. Because I know that pharmaceutical companies are generally behind in their use of social media tools, I chose Pfizer. Without expecting to, I opened a can of worms.
Sure enough: using Twitter alone, I found a trend among Pfizer tweets: a reference to a lawsuit major retailers had filed against the pharma giant for delaying the release of generic Lipitor. I found references to this story in English, Spanish, and Arabic—about 45 tweets in a quick scan. The same links were retweeted multiple times.
I went to Google News and found the news story that occasioned the tweets: a widespread pickup of the lawsuit announcement, probably sent out by the people who were suing.
Twenty-four hours later, I went back to Twitter and did some further research. I found more tweets on the same subject, along with other random negative tweets about experiments on children in Nigeria. I then went to YouTube and found a video about the closing of a Pfizer plant in the UK a year ago called "50 Ways of Leaving Pfizer," the gist of which was the loss of 2400 jobs, the outsourcing of R&D, and the anger at the way the company treats its employees.
I also went to Facebook, where I found some trivial posts on the brand's Facebook page: "Never too old to be a bride…" about a centenarian, and "The Bond Between Science and Duct Tape." The Pfizer Facebook page has over 56,000 Likes, although only 753 people are talking about the brand. The Facebook page is not used to present "real" information, just trivia. What a waste of effort.
Remarkably, there was nothing in the last 24 hours from Pfizer itself on either Twitter or Facebook that acknowledges the suit, even to say the company can't speak about it. Pfizer's own tweets are as trivial as its Facebook posts. Why bother? It's a textbook example of how, over a short period of time, a brand can be damaged by social media.
I didn't make an investment in expensive tools, and I don't think I spent more than an hour monitoring, but if I worked for Pfizer, I would have done the following as soon as the lawsuit news was released:
1) Gotten on a call with corporate counsel and corporate communications
2) Found out what could and could not be said publicly about the lawsuit
3) Developed two or three major talking points that were simple enough to be condensed into 140 characters
4) Drafted a Q&A or a fact sheet
5) Posted the Q&A to the corporate blog
6) Tweeted a reference to the posted Q&A and the blog
7) Posted links on the Facebook brand page to the Q&A and the blog
That should have been done within the first hour after the news was released or the first tweet was seen. It's unlikely Pfizer was unaware of the suit beforehand, and all this could have even been done in advance. 56,000 people could have become allies, if the Facebook page had been used correctly. Another 29,000 Twitter followers could have been converted.
There doesn't appear to be any brand engagement on Pfizer's social media pages, and that's because they don't address real issues in a timely fashion.
Social media programs like these are sorely in need of overhauls, lest they continue to have what is likely negative ROI, and further erode their brands.
[Image: Flickr user Leon Rice-Whetton]
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House Introduces Patent Abuse Legislation
On February 27, Reps. Peter A. DeFazio (D-Ore.) and Jason E. Chaffetz (R-Utah) introduced HR 845 Known as the SHEILD Act. This legislation is intended to reduce litigation by “patent trolls” by making them liable for alleged infringers' court costs and attorneys' fees if their patents are found invalid or not infringed.
As technology users, NAR and several of its members recently faced onerous patent infringement litigation over questionable patents dealing with location based search capabilities. These suits were brought by entities that could be considered “patent trolls.” The suit was eventually settled in a multi-million dollar settlement. As a result NAR members know firsthand that “patent trolls” divert significant time and money from their businesses.
NAR sent a letter of support to the bill’s authors and will monitor the legislation as it progresses. At this time, there is no companion Senate bill introduced, making the prospects for passage of this legislation unclear.
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http://www.realtor.org/articles/house-introduces-patent-abuse-legislation
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Jason's photos -> Ice Oasis Photos -> Memorial Day Tournament team photos, 2009-07-04
All of the original images are available for download (1GB, 60 photos, raw+jpeg format).
You can flip through the photos quickly by pressing "n" for the next photo and "p" for the previous photo.
This page created on 2009-07-25.
This Work by Jason Molenda is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 United States License.
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Everyone wondered why it was taking so long for the U.S. State Department to act on China’s request—pending since May 2004—for the United States to impose sweeping import restrictions on artifacts from that country dating from prehistoric times all the way to 1911. The State Department, guided by its Cultural Property Advisory Committee (CPAC), has usually been quick to grant source countries’ requests and had never previously turned one down.
Now that the State Department has finally announced, in the last days of the Bush administration, an agreement with China (which it says “is consistent” with CPAC’s recommendation), we can begin to understand the reasons for the delay: Unlike past import-restriction agreements, the recently signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with China didn’t give the source country everything it wanted. It included significant concessions to serious objections raised by U.S. museum officials and dealers.
The biggest compromise was narrowing the scope of the agreement to objects created before the year 907 A.D. (not 1911, as China had requested). Import restrictions also cover monumental and wall art that are at least 250 years old. James Cuno, director of the Art Institute of Chicago, in testifying before CPAC almost four years ago, had complained that the broad range of cultural property subject to restriction under China’s request would have included “material…often made for the market and…circulated in the trade since the Han Dynasty, more than 2000 years ago.”
The language of the agreement shows that objections of American critics have been heeded: U.S. opponents of China’s request had argued that China made insufficient efforts to stop looting and had done little to police the movement of its cultural property to Hong Kong, which, as described by New York dealer James Lally, had been “an unrestricted exit point” for objects going abroad.
Taking such comments into account, the MOU calls on China to improve its own efforts to protect its cultural heritage and to “stop archaeological material looted or stolen from the mainland from entering the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and the Macao Special Administrative
Region, with the goal of eliminating the illicit trade in these regions.”
While previous agreements have, like the latest one, encouraged long-term loans to the U.S. of artifacts from source countries whose patrimony was protected by U.S. import restructions (as does this agreement with Peru), the latest MOU goes further in addressing concerns of American museums and dealers: It calls on China to “continue to license the sale and export of certain antiquities as provided by law” and, more importantly, to “explore ways to make more of these objects available licitly.”
As I previously stated here (in my proposal for achieving a ceasefire in the cultural property wars), a well regulated licit market in professionally excavated antiquities, along with liberalized loan policies, could go a long way towards rendering obsolete the illicit trade in looted booty.
A detailed list of the types of objects encompassed by the agreement with China is here. It was signed on Wednesday and announced on Friday.
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http://www.artsjournal.com/culturegrrl/2009/01/new_china-us_antiquities_agree.html
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New Economy; The intellectual property debate takes a page from 19th-century America.
By Steve Lohr
Published: October 14, 2002
IN the 19th century, the United States was both a rapidly industrializing nation and -- as Charles Dickens, among others, knew all too well -- a bold pirate of intellectual property.
But these days, when it comes to dealing with developing nations around the world, the United States seems to be ignoring its own swashbuckling heritage. Or at least that's the implication of a recent report by the international Commission on Intellectual Property Rights. The report recommends that the World Trade Organization's treaty on intellectual property rights be made much more flexible so that developing nations, from Brazil to Bangladesh, can adopt rules more at their own pace.
The global debate over intellectual property rights -- patents, copyrights and trademarks -- is focused mainly on forward-looking industries like computer software, pharmaceuticals and biotechnology. But Americans can look back to this nation's 19th-century experience in book publishing, for example, to understand the developing world's viewpoint.
Back then, American law offered copyright protection -- but only to citizens and residents of the United States. The works of English authors were copied with abandon and sold cheap to an American public hungry for books. This so irritated Mr. Dickens -- whose ''Christmas Carol'' sold for 6 cents a copy in America, versus $2.50 in England -- that he toured the United States in 1842, urging the adoption of international copyright protection as being in the long-term interest of American authors and publishers.
Such appeals proved unpersuasive until 1891, when the United States had a thriving literary culture and a book industry that wanted its own intellectual property protection abroad. So Congress passed a copyright act extending protection to foreign works in return for similar treatment for American authors overseas.
Indeed, the economies that were shining success stories of development, from the United States in the 19th century to Japan and its East Asian neighbors like Taiwan and South Korea in the 20th, took off under systems of weak intellectual property protection. Technology transfer came easily and inexpensively until domestic skills and local industries were advanced enough that stronger intellectual property protections became a matter of self-interest.
But according to the recent report, this kind of economic-development tactic -- copying to jump-start an industry -- is endangered by the United States-led push for stronger intellectual property rights worldwide.
As part of a sweeping trade deal reached in 1994, the member nations of the World Trade Organization must adhere to a global agreement known as Trips, for Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights. Trips stemmed partly from the prevailing belief during the 1990's that the ''American model'' -- free trade, wide-open capital markets and strong intellectual property protection -- was the sure way to global prosperity.
But just as the prescriptions of the International Monetary Fund are now being questioned, as prosperity has proved elusive for countries like Brazil and Argentina, so are the W.T.O.'s intellectual property rules.
''If we cut off imitation strategies for developing countries, we are drastically narrowing the options they have to reach an economic takeoff,'' said John H. Barton, a professor at Stanford law school who led the commission on intellectual property rights.
Many economists regard the 1994 agreement as a triumph for a few industries -- pharmaceuticals, software and Hollywood -- that stand to gain a lot from the protections and whose interests were championed by the United States government. ''Trips was a matter of powerful companies with intellectual property concerns essentially dictating trade policy,'' said Keith E. Maskus, a trade expert at the University of Colorado.
The United States does stand to gain the most from stronger intellectual property protections, most of which must be in effect by 2005, under Trips. A World Bank study estimates that American companies would pocket an additional $19 billion a year in royalties, while developing nations like China, Mexico, Brazil and India -- net importers of intellectual property -- would pay more to the patent holders.
Intellectual property rights are temporary grants of monopoly intended to give economic incentives for innovative activity. Why toil for months or years to develop a new drug or think up a clever software program, the thinking goes, unless there is the potential for a big payoff? The intended result is that consumers will pay somewhat higher prices for an individual drug or software program but will benefit from all the additional innovation in the economy.
That is the theory. Within the United States, there is criticism that the corporate frenzy to patent any technical advance, even business methods, undermines innovation by unnecessarily restricting the flow of ideas. And just last week, the United States Supreme Court heard a challenge to a 1998 law that extended copyrights in this country by 20 years; the law's opponents contend that the extension inhibits public creativity by making it harder for other people to obtain and build upon existing works. But in general, the theory behind intellectual property rights tends to work in rich nations.
The concern about Trips is that it is too much of a one-size-fits-all approach that works to the detriment of developing nations. ''It would be fine if we lived in a world of all rich people,'' said Jeffrey D. Sachs, a development economist at Columbia University. ''The danger with Trips is that it will mostly hurt the developing countries' access to ideas.''
The report of the intellectual property rights commission, which was sponsored by the British government, includes a long list of recommendations, some of which would be anathema to American companies:
*Encourage developing nations to make greater use of compulsory licensing of drugs.
*Allow more ''reverse engineering'' of software programs -- that is, copying a product by studying and making educated assumptions about the underlying code.
*Permit ''cracking'' of software used to protect copyrighted digital media, if the country determines that the copy-protection technology limits the fair use of digital text, video or music.
The commission's report comes amid a growing backlash in developing countries against the imposition of a strong global system of intellectual property rights. The lightning-rod issue has been the AIDS epidemic, and the resulting confrontation between developing nations and the pharmaceutical industry.
Facing a public outcry and the threat of compulsory licensing in countries like South Africa, Brazil and India, the pharmaceutical companies began cutting prices by 80 percent or more on drugs for use in treating AIDS-related ailments in developing nations two years ago.
The World Trade Organization, at its meeting last November in Doha, Qatar, issued a declaration that public health matters must be weighed equally with intellectual property rights. As part of the Doha declaration, the trade organization allowed the world's least developed nations, mostly in Africa, to exempt pharmaceuticals from patent protection until 2016. (The intellectual property rights commission recommends that exemption for the poorest nations be extended to all fields of technology.)
Whether the AIDS episode was a single, isolated case or a sign of a changing relationship between the developing counties and the pharmaceutical industry is uncertain. But emboldened developing countries could invoke the public health argument for diseases like heart disease and diabetes -- and the increasing sophistication of generic drug makers in India and China could give them alternate sources of supply.
''H.I.V.-AIDS is what made everybody think about this,'' said Dr. Jim Yong Kim, a professor at the Harvard Medical School and an expert on health projects in poor countries. ''But I think access to medicine will be on the table much more broadly in the developing world.''
The pharmaceutical makers insist that they responded quickly to the AIDS crisis, working cooperatively with the United Nations and other international agencies. But the industry says focusing on low-cost drugs alone ignores the more significant chronic hurdles to treating diseases of all kinds in developing nations -- lack of public health infrastructure, education, financing and political will. There are 35,000 people in Africa being treated under the international program begun two years ago, while an estimated 30 million people have H.I.V. in Africa.
''There is plenty of supply,'' said Harvey E. Bale Jr., director general of the International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Associations in Geneva. ''Access is not the issue.''
Those who defend the Trips global standards for intellectual property protection say that a strong patent system not only fuels innovation but provides the best way for developing nations to attract investment and encourage a rapid transfer of technology. China, for example, has steadily given foreign companies a greater measure of protection for intellectual property and last year signed on to Trips, when the nation joined the World Trade Organization.
''There is no doubt that has played an important role in attracting R. & D. investment in China,'' said Brad Smith, the general counsel of Microsoft. In June, Microsoft announced that it would spend $700 million over the next three years in China in education, training and research, and in investments in local companies.
In the end, the debate over intellectual property rights, like the controversy over I.M.F. policies in developing nations, may be more a dispute about speed than direction. Free trade, open financial markets and intellectual property rights are economic goals worth pursuing. But that is not to say that the preferred path is necessarily the straight line of ideological purity.
Trips, as it stands, reflects ''a mentality borne of the American triumphalism of the 1990's,'' said Mr. Sachs of Columbia. ''There is a widespread sense that that approach to development policy has to be recalibrated.''
Drawing (Igor Kopelnitsky) Chart: ''The Rich Would Get Richer'' If a global agreement on intellectual property rights goes fully into effect, the developed nations, led by the United States, would gain the most, according to World Bank estimates. But developing nations would pay more. Estimated annual changes in net receipts and payments for patent licenses and royalties as a result of full application of the World Trade Organization's Trade-Related Intellectual Property Rights Agreement. United States -- +$19.1 Germany -- +6.8 Japan -- +5.7 France -- +3.3 China -- -5.1 Mexico -- -2.6 India -- -0.9 Brazil -- -0.5 (Source: World Bank)
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May 30, 2011
Germany To End Nuclear Power By 2022
Germany became the first major industrialized power to agree an end to nuclear power, with a phase-out due to be completed by 2022.
Chancellor Angela Merkel said the decision marked the start of a "fundamental" rethink of energy policy in the world's number four economy."We want the electricity of the future to be safer and at the same time reliable and affordable," Merkel told reporters.
"That means we must have a new approach to the supply network, energy efficiency, renewable energy and also long-term monitoring of the process," she said.
The commission found it would be variable within a decade for Germany to mothball all 17 of its nuclear reactors, eight of which are currently off the electricity grid.
Environment Minister Norbert Roettgen said the decision was "irreversible."
Seven of the plants already off-line are the country's oldest reactors.
The eighth plant is in northern Germany and has been offline for years due to repeated technical problems.
Monday's decision made by Germany is the first major industrial power to announce plans to give up atomic energy entirely.
"We assure that the electricity supply will be ensured at all times and for all users," he pledged, without elaborating.
The environment ministers said on Friday that all 16 German regional states called for the temporary moratorium on the seven plants to be made permanent.
He said Monday that none of the eight reactors offline would be reactivated. Six other reactors will be shut down by the end of 2021, and three more will cease operations by the end of 2022.
Environmental group Greenpeace welcomed the plans for a nuclear shutdown but lamented it would take until 2022.
"I see certain risks for Germany as a place to do business," chief executive Dieter Zetschke told the daily Bild, adding that he saw the decision as "strongly colored by emotions".
"Turning our backs on an affordable energy supply is clearly a risk."
Some coalition members called for a built-in revision clause, which could have seen the decision revisited.
The Fukushima accident in Japan sparked a renewed global debate about the safety of nuclear power, with opinions widely being different.
The U.S. and Britain announced plans to build new reactors as an alternative to producing harmful greenhouse gas emissions while ensuring a relatively cheap supply of energy.
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http://www.redorbit.com/news/science/2055662/germany_to_end_nuclear_power_by_2022/
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I've got a 2003 Taurus Flex Fuel with 130K miles. Recently it began stalling when it warms up. It's been hot 90+ when this occurs. It'll run fine til it warms up ~10 mins of drive time then when I let off the gas and the RPM's drop it stalls. Won't start again til the key is cycled off/start. Stalls in P, N or any other gear as long as the RPM's drop to idle or coast condition. If I start it in N and keep the RPM's up then shift to drive, I can drive it as long as I don't try to stop or coast. No check engine, but there was a P0113 code. I've cleaned the IAC valve.
If it were a fuel delivery problem or an ignition problem, I'd expect it to stall when I'm on the gas as well. Possible problem with the IAC solenoid when it heat's up? Regarding the P0113 code, I believe this was caused by disconnecting the MAF sensor when it was running. Any help would be appreciated.
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http://www.taurusclub.com/forum/82-maintenance-repair/159769-taurus-stalls-when-warm.html
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BEIJING, March 29 (UPI) -- Iran is ready to resume negotiations with EU member states next month regarding a nuclear enrichment program, the Iranian foreign minister said.
Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said on the sidelines of a meeting of the Non-Aligned Movement in Beijing that Tehran would discuss its nuclear program without preconditions.
"I would like to announce our readiness to restart immediately the negotiations with the EU 3 (Britain, France and Germany) to resolve the issue," he was quoted by China's official Xinhua news agency as saying.
Mottaki, however, said Iran wasn't ready to have direct talks with the United States because of what he described as "bad temperament."
"Iran might resume the direct talks over its nuclear program if Washington changed its behavior," he said.
Some governments have expressed concern that Iran is using its nuclear program as cover to develop a weapon. The International Atomic Energy Agency has said there may be some military dimensions to Iran's nuclear program.
Tehran had said it was looking to Istanbul to host April 13 talks with the Europeans.
Victoria Nuland, a spokeswoman for the U.S. State Department deferred questions to the European Union.
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Sorry, this entry is only available in Català.
Archive for 04:21
A Saturday in February. (I do not even remember the exact day). I search on the internet for a place to go near home with the children. I stay about two hours in front of the computer and in the end I do not find anything and go to the grandparents.
That week I decide to remediate this. I track down the net again searching for tools that help plan a weekend with children. Even though I do not find much of a thing for the region of Tarragona, I have enough material to publish one new post at “el pati dels petits”, a bloc of the parents of my son’s school.
By surprise, it becomes one of the most visited posts. And slowly the pieces start to fit. What was a post, tuned into a project and a business plan. After a while it becomes a serious thing and I present it to the “Women entrepreneurship Awards” of the Regional Government. A month and a half later, I find myself in Valls picking up the recognition to the best project of women until 30 years. The following day: a photo in the Tarragona’s Newspaper and the digital news. ExploraTgn.cat is born!
Welcome to this race towards the first digital edition of an e-zine devoted to family leisure in the Tarragona regions.
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Here’s the Q&A I did a few minutes ago with new Kings winger Ryan Smyth. He’s scheduled to come to Los Angeles this week and have his physical exam on Monday…
Question: Athletes never seem to be completely surprised by a trade, but did you see this coming at all?
SMYTH: “Well, with having the no-movement clause, I knew something was going on when they came to me and asked if I would be willing to drop my no-trade clause to come to L.A. So I had some time to think about it and talk about it with my wife and my family. It was tough because Colorado is a great place. There are four major sports teams, four seasons and a great organization, a winning organization. Mr. (Stan) Kroenke has done very well and been very successful over the years. To pull me in a couple years ago was pretty special, so it was tough leaving here but I’m really excited. The excitement of Dean Lombardi and Ron Hextall and some of the players I’ve known over the years, it’s been awesome to hear and I’m just overwhelmed and honored to be a King.”
Question: You talked about some of the discussion with your family. What were some of the factors you weighed?
SMYTH: “Obviously we have a beautiful home in Colorado, so we had to weigh the factors of all that stuff, and moving. Then you look at the hockey front. (The Avalanche) came to me and said they wanted to rebuild, and money was an issue, and obviously that goes hand in hand with my issue and my contract. It was mutual at the end of the day, and I have nothing but great things to say about Colorado.”
Question: Playing in Colorado, you’ve had a chance to get a decent look at the Kings. What are your impressions?
SMYTH: “Watching these young kids play, and to see the energy and excitement and the direction the organization is going in, there’s nothing but upside. I’m honored to be a part of it and I hope I can contribute a lot.”
Question: Any particular Kings players jump out at you?
SMYTH: “Quite a few. Over the years, playing for my country, I got a chance to see Kopitar before anybody really knew who he was. I remember lining up against him at the faceoff circle and seeing how dominant and powerful he was. He has tremendous upside. I just know he’s a pretty exciting player to watch. Obviously, Stoll, because I got a chance to play with him in Edmonton. Drew Doughty is a tremendous hockey player. For a young player to come in and do what he did, that was tremendous. Like I said, I’m just really excited by the upside that’s there.”
Question: Given your experiences, what do you think you can bring to this team, and what do these young guys need to know about winning?
SMYTH: “I want to bring my experience. I don’t want to change my game. I’m a guy who goes to the net hard. It’s important to just play at both ends of the rink and have the determination to win. It’s a fine line around the league, between winning and losing, because the parity around the league is so tight. Whether it’s a mental edge in the locker room or something you do on the bench, you have to be prepared.”
Question: Largely because of the way you play, you’ve opened yourself up to injury risk over the years. How do you feel now? And was it frustrating at all in the last couple years?
SMYTH: “I feel real healthy. Other than a few injuries that I’ve had over the years, things have been good and I feel up to par right now and I’m itching to go. As far as how things went, we had a lot of injuries and it’s tough to compete with all the injuries. It seemed like we were never all healthy at once.”
Those who want even more Ryan Smyth quotes can read an interview on the Kings’ website.
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http://www.insidesocal.com/kings/2009/07/04/ryan-smyth-interview/
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Today’s bride was a friend of mine in college who lives on the East coast now. I miss her but I loved reconnecting with her through her wedding photos. I just love her intimate destination Napa wedding at Kunde Family Estate. It was photographed so fashionably and editorially by Tanja Lippert Photography. The beautiful florals were done by Amy Burke Designs. It’s amazing how fabulous a bride can look on her wedding day. Absolutely gorgeous. Thank you so much Tanja for sharing these beautiful images!
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http://www.inspiredbythis.com/wed/real-wedding-intimate-destination-napa-wedding/
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Tuesday, July 22, 2014
As the No. 1 player in the class of 2015 according to ESPN.com, Ivan Rabb is in good company.
The 6-foot-11, 220-pound forward, playing with the Oakland Soldiers at the EYBL Finals at the Peach Jam, joins the likes of NBA players Andrew Wiggins, Nerlens Noel, Anthony Davis, LeBron James and Harrison Barnes as a top-rated recruit.
In Friday’s 70-60 win over the Travelers, Rabb had 17 points, six rebounds and three blocks. If head coach Lance Olivier had anything to complain about, it was that his biggest star wasn’t selfish enough.
“Ivan is such a team player,” Olivier said. “He’s such a team guy that you can’t knock it.”
Rabb took 13 shots from the floor, connecting on seven. In many cases, he drew two or three defenders and had to look for a teammate.
That was no problem for Rabb, who isn’t even the tallest player on his team. That distinction goes to Stephen Zimmerman, a 7-footer ranked No. 6 on the latest ESPN.com list. Add in 6-foot-10 Southern Cal commit Chimeze Metu, and opposing post players have a few problems to deal with down low.
“It’s neat to have all these kids on your team, but it’s even better that they’re all playing together,” Olivier said.
Metu had 10 points, while Zimmerman added eight points and 12 rebounds.
Rabb said playing alongside the other talented bigs frees him up to roam the floor offensively, which includes a fade away jumper he relies on and hits more often than not.
“Well, it lets me be myself,” he said, adding that he didn’t mind banging around in the paint if the need arose. “There’s just multiple things I can do.”
That versatility isn’t limited to one end of the floor, either. Rabb also defends a variety of positions, as he took the assignment of guarding both 6-7, 235-pound post player Andrew McDonald and 6-5 wing Dwayne Sutton in Friday’s game.
Rabb said the desire to guard out of position comes from playing in an Oakland area somewhat devoid of other bigs, and his coach said the big man was more than capable defending on the perimeter.
“The funniest thing about it is he loves guarding guards,” Olivier said. “The length is actually changing shots, and he doesn’t gamble.”
As could be expected, Rabb has offers from most of the major programs, including Duke, North Carolina, Kansas, UCLA and Kentucky. He said the letters began rolling in when he was a freshman, and once one official offer came, the floodgates opened.
“It wasn’t really overwhelming, but I was really excited,” he said.
Now, he plays in front of some the top college coaches frequently. On Friday, Duke’s Mike Krzyzewski was on hand along with California’s Cuonzo Martin, and Stanford’s Johnny Dawkins also stopped by.
“I try not to look during the game,” Rabb said, noting that he’ll take a peek during timeouts and before the second-half action begins.
The latest example of a recent trend, Rabb has talked with fellow top recruits Malik Newman and Diamond Stone about potentially going to the same college. Even though Rabb considers Newman and Stone among his “best friends,” he made it clear that he wasn’t completely a package deal.
“They’re more serious than I am,” he said. “I make my own decision at the end of the day.”
When he does choose a landing spot, he’ll first consider the colleges that have good business schools, but the team’s strategy on the court will matter as well. He wants to play for a team that doesn’t mind pushing the pace, which will allow him to showcase his ability to run the floor.
“I want to be able to show off my whole repertoire of moves,” he said.
So far, in addition to frequent visits to watch California play throughout his childhood, he’s visited the University of North Carolina and Duke unofficially, with planned trips to Kentucky and others in the fall.
He particularly enjoyed the family atmosphere at North Carolina and said that’s something that will be important to him.
Olivier, who considers his players to be his “little brothers,” noted that the environment should be the most important aspect of the recruiting process for his big-ticket big man.
“Just go to a spot where they love you and you feel like you’re most wanted,” he said.
Jeremy Timmerman has a journalism degree from Mercer University. Follow him on Twitter @ASJTimm.
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As I have traveled across the country, I have had the privilege of meeting incredible women from all walks of life. From young women paying their own way through college, to moms working the extra shift to keep food on the table, to women struggling to make ends meet during retirement.
We talk about their bills, their children — how they’re constantly striving to strike that balance between work and family. And no matter what kind of challenges they’re facing, they don’t complain. They just work harder.
This is what we do as women. We persevere. Because no matter our ages, backgrounds, or stations in life, we are determined to leave a better world for our children and give them opportunities we never even dreamed of.
I realize that I’m being a bit nit picky, but like I said, I think growing up the way I did makes it so that I see things others generally just gloss over and don’t notice. I think Michelle Obama is a wonderful, strong woman and I admire her, but I think she has some of the same gender blind spots that many other (most?) Americans have:
1. Women shouldn’t complain even when things are bad.
2. Women exist to fulfill the needs of their children.
Furthermore, I love my daughter Sally dearly, but I do not exist simply to fulfill her needs – or anyone else’s. I am my own person with my own hopes, dreams, longings, and desires. I reject that meme of the self-sacrificing woman who puts everyone else before herself and works until she drops. It’s not that I wouldn’t jump in front of a bus for Sally, it’s just that I want to live too. I have needs too. I’m a person too. I exist, I didn’t just disappear when Sally was born and become sort of extension of her. If we really want to achieve equality, we’re going to have to drop the self-sacrificing woman meme.
It’s weird that something as simple as a campaign email from a progressive woman could bring all this up for me again, but it has. Am I the only one who sees these things? How can we hope to dismantle things like Christian Patriarchy when mainstream society jumps up and down to parrot its main tenets?
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Payment for an attorney representing Albuquerque in negotiations with the U.S. Justice Department over police reforms could hit $1 million.
What you need to know before you go Wednesday, June 22, 2016.
There is a national holiday for just about anything, and Tuesday was “Go Skateboarding Day.” Albuquerque’s celebration was hard to miss.
A small Albuquerque business is asking the public to help catch a thief whose heist was all caught on camera.
The Albuquerque Police Department is asking for the public’s input on some its new policies.
Albuquerque police have responded to a motor vehicle accident involving a motorcycle near the intersection of Menaul and Juan Tabo.
A county chief already in trouble for racy pictures with an exotic dancer is now facing charges for allegedly pulling over a driver
After losing its last tiger this month, the Rio Grande Zoo is already moving towards bringing new Malayan tigers to fill the exhibit.
Bernalillo County firefighters now have a quicker route when responding to emergencies.
One of the zoo’s most popular animals is showing off her painting skills.
Police have identified the man who was found dead Monday in a northeast Albuquerque neighborhood.
A group is a step closer to getting an initiative to get paid sick days for every worker in Albuquerque on the November ballot.
Newly released video shows inmates at the Metropolitan Detention Center taking over the rec yard for just shy of a half hour last month.
The man charged in the death of a 14-month-old baby is headed to prison for a long time.
Former Lobo and now just recently traded to the Detroit Pistons, Cameron Bairstow is back in town for his Basketball Camps, as well for a li…
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Originally Posted by bandwagonjumper
I second that but why would anyone give up being a senator for becoming secretary of state. As a senator you have lots of power but no responsibilities and you can earn a lot of money.
Kerry has tons of money and has lusted for this job for years. I hate to say it but Hillary is head and shoulders above this moron. I cannot imagine anyone overseas paying any attention to this windbag. Weak pick but he will lick Obamas boots every time he can
Frazod to KC Nitwit..."Hey, I saw a picture of some dumpy bitch with a horrible ****tarded giant back tattoo and couldn't help but think of you." Simple, Pure, Perfect. 7/31/2013
Dave Lane: "I have donated more money to people in my life as an atheist that most churches ever will."
Come home to Jesus Dave. Come home.
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Biloxi, Miss. – Things are about to get very interesting this week for the New Orleans Pelicans.
It appears barring any unexpected or unannounced setbacks, the team might be full strength for the first time during this exhibition season, perhaps as early as Thursday night in Tulsa, Okla., when the Pelicans face the Oklahoma City Thunder, or by next Saturday when the team travels to Lexington, Ky., to face the Washington Wizards.
So now, the fun will begin.
With guards Tyreke Evans (sprained left ankle) and Eric Gordon (conditioning) likely to be back on the practice floor in the coming days, Monty Williams will be able to gauge just what he can expect from a collective group that seems to be as talented as he has ever had in New Orleans.
We got a taste of just how deep the Pelicans could be during Sunday afternoon's 105-73 exhibition victory here against the Atlanta Hawks when Williams decided to juggle his starting lineup, then continued tinkering throughout the game.
In the first three exhibitions, all New Orleans victories, the Pelicans went with the same first five: Jrue Holiday at point, Anthony Morrow at shooting guard, Greg Stiemsma at center, Al-Farouq Aminu at small forward and Anthony Davis at power forward.
On Sunday, Williams decided to go with second-year guard Austin Rivers at the two spot in place of Morrow. Though Rivers has already said he'd prefer to focus energies on becoming a full-time point guard, the luxury of putting him on the floor with Holiday, or even Gordon or Evans or Brian Roberts, might keep Williams up at night thinking of workable combinations.
Now halfway through the eight-game preseason, Williams can begin to further refine his rotation and narrow the choices currently available as to which five players would be on the court at the end of games during the regular season, and in who will have the ball in his hands if it came down to one shot.
"We'll be fine," Gordon said of the Pelicans' deep roster. "A lot of people say that's going to be a problem, but the only time it could be a problem is down the stretch (of a game). But I don't think that will be a problem."
Williams says he has already formulated plans about his finishing five as he looked to a healthy future.
"I think I have an idea of who that is in my head," Williams said. "But until we get everybody on the floor and healthy you just don't know. In a perfect world we're looking at Jrue, Eric, Al-Farouq, A.D. and right now, we've played with Stiemsma in that position.
"I'm not opposed to making a change but he hasn't done anything to lose the spot. I think he's a good fit for that group. And I like Jason (Smith) and Ryan (Anderson) together. That doesn't mean that one of those guys can't start, either."
The possibilities seem enticingly endless.
Think about the Pelicans trying to finish a close game with long-distance scoring threats such as Anderson and Morrow on the floor together, creating space inside for Davis to get to the rim, or Evans, who was busy displaying his driving ability last week in Houston when he sprained his ankle.
Rivers has shown he's a more confident, improved player and it wouldn't be unreasonable to envision him as a go-to option in the fourth quarter.
As has been the case throughout Williams' tenure as head coach, he'll put players on the floor based on matchups, groupings he feels will give his team the best chance to win against the opponent's lineups.
"I just think where we are, and the size that we have, or the lack thereof as far as girth, I think (matchups) dictates it," Williams said. "But there's also a side of me that wants to make teams play to us a little bit. If we can put A.D. and Ryan on the floor, that may make teams change up how they're going to play us."
The Pelicans haven't been to the postseason since Williams first year, 2010-11 when a veteran team with All-Stars, Chris Paul and David West, helped get the club off to an 8-0 start, winning 11 of the first 12.
Williams inherited a group with a formidable base that also included Trevor Ariza, who'd won an NBA title with the Lakers, second-year scoring threat Marcus Thornton and trade acquisition Marco Belinelli, then added parts such as Smith, Willie Green and Carl Landry (sending Thornton to Sacramento) which gave New Orleans some impressive depth, much as the roster with which Williams is currently working
He's not yet prepared to make favorable comparisons regarding either group.
"I think our first year we had more. Marcus, Willie, Marco could score, Trevor could score in double figures and you had Chris and David and Emeka (Okafor)," Williams said. "You're talking about five or six guys who could score in double-figures every night, and they had experience.
"We've got all these guys who don't have great experience so I think it's different. Then we brought in Carl Landry. One-through-15, I still think that team was deeper and more experienced.
"But this team probably has more potential going forward in the future."
So if all hands are on deck, this week's decision-making process should be fun as well as challenging.
"I think that's a good problem to have"," said Anderson. Obviously things happen during the year, injuries or ailments. So it's great to have different lineups that can end games, that can finish, guys that have had experience in those situations. We have a ton of guys like that this year.
"It's a tough task for coach, but at the same time we have a group of pretty humble guys, guys who are willing to take whatever role they're given really. They understand this is a team. Something great about this group is you just feel such a team element. It's not a bunch of individuals like most NBA teams. This is a team here."
Jimmy Smith can be reached at email@example.com or 504.826.3814.
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Dave Winer, 56, is a visiting scholar at NYU's Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute and editor of the Scripting News weblog. He pioneered the development of weblogs, syndication (RSS), podcasting, outlining, and web content management software; former contributing editor at Wired Magazine, research fellow at Harvard Law School, entrepreneur, and investor in web media companies. A native New Yorker, he received a Master's in Computer Science from the University of Wisconsin, a Bachelor's in Mathematics from Tulane University and currently lives in New York City.
"The protoblogger." - NY Times.
"The father of modern-day content distribution." - PC World.
"Dave was in a hurry. He had big ideas." -- Harvard.
"Dave Winer is one of the most important figures in the evolution of online media." -- Nieman Journalism Lab.
10 inventors of Internet technologies you may not have heard of. -- Royal Pingdom.
One of BusinessWeek's 25 Most Influential People on the Web.
"Helped popularize blogging, podcasting and RSS." - Time.
"The father of blogging and RSS." - BBC.
"RSS was born in 1997 out of the confluence of Dave Winer's 'Really Simple Syndication' technology, used to push out blog updates, and Netscape's 'Rich Site Summary', which allowed users to create custom Netscape home pages with regularly updated data flows." - Tim O'Reilly.
8/2/11: Who I Am.
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FYI: You're soaking in it. :-)
I want to talk about the greatest thing our forefathers and mothers left us here in the United States.
It's known around the world that the United States always pays its debts. Rain or shine, war or peace. Whether we're a scrappy young country or the sole remaining superpower. Hey you might not like us, or we might not like you, but that's not the point. You will invest in the United States because when it comes to money our word is sacred. We are safe. We're pretty much the only country that people depend on this way. It's something we can and should be proud of.
And that, I hear, is the cornerstone of the world economy. Take away the trust in the United States economy and the whole thing crumbles.
The tradition goes all the way back to the first Secretary of the Treasury, Alexander Hamilton.
And because of that, our currency is the reserve currency of the world. We create money that everyone believes in. We are exceptional in this regard. It's why we live relatively well while producing relatively little. The thing we make that everyone wants that no one else can make is the US dollar. But it doesn't have to continue that way. We could be the generation that blows up the legacy. Simply by failing to pay the interest on our debt. Which is, I understand, what would happen if the Congress fails to raise the debt ceiling. Or even seems to be seriously considering it. That would spoil the trance and we would quickly (instantly) lose what makes us special.
The people we elected are getting ready to piss that away. If we let it happen not only will our children and grandchildren curse us, rightly, but so will the ghosts of our ancestors. We will go down as the stupidest generation ever. The one who had it all and threw it all away.
It's an interesting question.
Let's start with who doesn't run Twitter.
1. It's not Evan Williams who just left the company. And this time it feels like it's for real.
2. It's not the CEO, because they just brought back another founder, Jack Dorsey, to run the product. What kind of CEO isn't in charge of the product? Esp a company with exactly one product. Maybe if they were a diverse conglomerate you could find a way to run it without running product. But this is not a diverse company.
3. Is it Jack? Doesn't seem like it could be. If so, is he really committed to Twitter? He's only a part-time product guy, with another company he's CEO of. He probably wouldn't be a great choice for CEO either. Nice guy, but running a 350-person company with millions of users is pretty hard stuff.
4. The board? My guess is yes, they probably are actually making the executive decisions for the company. But it's just a guess.
What do you think?
I love mottos. Here's a good one...
Ignore what you don't understand.
So if I see a link to a page on 127.0.0.1 and I don't understand it, shrug it off. That's not a bug -- it's just something I don't understand.
Or if I click on a link and see a bunch of stuff I don't understand, just hit the back button. Observe that I just saw something I don't understand. But I know what to do. Ignore it.
This is the philosophy of XML, and it works great. It allows you to put data in a file that's for a specific kind of app. Others wouldn't understand it, which is OK cause they ignore what they don't understand.
It also allows you to use the web to bootstrap something new that runs above the web. Where the web is the gateway that gets you in. When you see the door, many people won't get it. But that's okay if they remember the rule.
I have been letting my development work get ahead of my blogging. There are lots of things working that I have not yet written about publicly. So I'm going to catch up a bit here. This is mostly for friends who read this blog as a way of staying up on what I'm doing, btw -- not a press announcement or a howto.
1. The EC2 for Poets tutorial and the software it launches reached a new level recently. When you install it now you get an integrated news system for reading and writing, all based on RSS of course. In the past, it launched more of a demo. Now it launches something that is useful. It's been ported to Rackspace and once they offer the ability to publish machine images, it will be available there too. Also working on a general version that will install on Macs and random Windows machines.
2. I'm working with Adam Curry. I know this will surprise a lot of people. But he and I do good work. He's a user who loves to get his hands dirty. He almost prefers if the software doesn't work when he gets it so he can then figure out why. Any developer would see why you like those kinds of users. I also like working with him because he has a vision of how all the pieces fit together, which not only agrees with mine, but he also sees things I don't see. Of course we had a big blowup in 2005, but the dust has settled from that. I may be a fool, but I gotta say work flows much better with AC around. There are some things I don't like about him, like his Twitter icon, for example. But you take the good with the bad.
3. There is a new development community forming around this work. We used to call these "classes" back in the day. There was the class that gathered around the AppleLink forum and then the CompuServe forum. That's how far back this stuff goes. Clay Basket, which is where I met Andre Radke. Then we had the crew that came together around the 24 Hours project which is where Brent Simmons came into it. Then there was Manilapalooza, weblogs.com, editthispage.com -- man the list goes on and on. But I've been working solo for a few years, which actually has been pretty productive. Had a chance to slow down and think a lot about how I want things to work. 15 years into a project is a good time to do that. Now we're adding a new developer every week. Some weeks more than one. Some of them are people I've worked with before, and others are completely new. But they're all really excellent. I see this as a very good sign.
The technology we're using in 2011 to glue us together is a Google Group, an Instant Outline, and I plan to use the code in #4 below to organize the docs which are all over the place and it's hard for me to remember what we have documented and what still needs to be worked on.
4. Okay so here's a really funny story. We're looking for a way to reboot the world outline, and don't want to make the mistakes we made in prior bootups. Adam goes on a hunt to find code. Stumbles across something I didn't know about or remember, html.directory. At some point we factored out the directory code from Manila and it became builtin. It was right there in opml.root. A couple of days ago I wrote a little shell website for it, it just worked. The last time this code had been touched was 2002. I think it's pretty good testimony to Brent and Jake Savin that it worked. I wanted to make sure they saw this. Here's the prototype.
5. I'm going to Europe next week. That should shake things up a bit. I'm speaking at The Next Web conference. I'm going to talk about shrink-wrapping software for the cloud and building a microblog platform without a company in the middle. Then I have a few days to improvise. Right now very tentatively I'm going to move in the direction of London after Amsterdam. But not sure what I'm actually going to do. One thing is for sure I'm going to look up from this screen ahd check out the rest of what's going on in the world.
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September is the start of an incredible season for food and to celebrate this ‘The Lloyd Addison Moveable Feast for Parkinson’s’ takes place in Norwich City Centre. It is a unique dining experience where over 600 Feasters enjoy the wares of Norwich’s finest restaurants. The essence of the moveable feast, created by Lloyd Addison, is that guests have their starter in one restaurant, then move on to another restaurant for main course and finally a different restaurant for pudding! Brasted’s Restaurant has participated for the last five years by creating the Framingham Pigot restaurant in the beautiful venue of Dragon Hall in King Street. 2010 was the third time in succession that Brasted’s was voted Best Restaurant by the feasters. The Moveable Feast has been going for 11 years and profits are donated to Parkinson’s UK. The 2010 event raised a massive £5,339.60 for the charity.
- Fish & Chip Supper
- Greek Night
- NF&D Launch
- Patron of Norfolk Food & Drink
- Dining in the Dark
- EDP Wedding Fair
- Top Tips for Christmas
- EACH Launch
- The Moveable Feast
- EDP Norfolk Food & Drink Awards
- Free Wedding Prize Draw Winners!
- Looking forward to Christmas and New Year!
- Summer Season is in full swing!
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Chris Bachalo is one of the preeminent superhero artists working in comics today, but that’s not what he originally wanted to do. Despite quietly becoming the most prolific X-Men artist of all time, Bachalo got his start in a far different place: Vertigo. As a child and teenager, he actively avoided X-Men comics, and his passions lay instead with more experimental artists like Bill Sienkiewicz and Dave McKean. But now as a 23-year veteran of comics he’s one of Marvel’s top artists.
But that doesn’t mean he isn’t prone to experiment.
Hard at work on the eighth issue of Uncanny X-Men, is redefining the franchise’s flagship title with writer Brian Michael Bendis while also planning a themed art book called Giant Robot Destroyer that collects drawings he’s over the years. And yes, he’s also thinking about Steampunk.
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RPG also stands for role-playing game.
RPG (Report Program Generator) is a programming language that originated as a report-building program used in DEC and IBM minicomputer operating systems and evolved into a fully procedural programming language. Its latest version, VisualAge RPG, is supported by IBM's leading minicomputer system, the AS/400. Historically, RPG has probably been the second most used programming language, after COBOL, for commercial applications on mid-range computers.
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States and localities are facing budget shortfalls and unemployment rates not seen since the recession of the early 1980s. How elected officials choose to solve their budget problems will determine whether economic growth and jobs return to a state or locality or whether residents decide to vote with their feet and move to greener pastures.
A recent National Foundation for American Policy study authored by Dean Stansel, an economics professor at Florida Gulf Coast University, explains the connection between tax policy and economic growth. The study found employment growth between 2000-2006 was 54 percent higher in the 50 metropolitan areas with the lowest tax burden than in the 50 highest-tax metro areas. (Tax burden was measured for state and local taxes as a percent of personal income in 1997 for all 381 metropolitan areas.) The research also showed personal income growth was 80 percent higher between 2000 and 2006 in the 50 areas with the lowest state and local tax burden than in the 50 highest-tax metro areas.
As the study notes, “The results suggest a clear negative relationship between state and local tax burdens and local economic growth.” Stansel found the tax burden was nearly 50 percent higher in the 50 highest-tax areas than in the 50 lowest tax areas (13.1 percent of income vs. 8.8 percent of income). “All else being equal, individuals will tend to flee high-tax areas and flock to low-tax areas,” said Professor Stansel. “That is another reason why we would expect areas with lower taxes to see higher growth of population, employment, and income.”
The lessons locally can be seen nationally. The current Administration in Washington, D.C. is seeking to increase an assortment of taxes on everyone from entrepreneurs to the middle class in the form of increased income tax rates and more mandates, such as higher taxes on health insurance plans, medical devices and individuals who do not purchase insurance.
A simple rule to remember is if you make something more expensive, then you will likely get less of it. If success in business is taxed more, expect less risk-taking in the form of startup ventures. If labor is taxed more heavily and/or new employment costs are mandated on employers, then expect employers to hire fewer new workers than they would otherwise.
The key fallacy of the Bill Clinton years is that because President Clinton and Congress increased taxes in 1993 and the economy performed well throughout the 1990s, then that means the Clinton tax increases “caused” the economic prosperity. If that is true, then does that mean if taxes were raised even higher, such as to 90 percent of personal income, then the economy would have performed even better? Of course not. Did Michael Phelps win gold medals because he ate 12,000 calories a day worth of fatty foods or did he excel at the Olympics because he was a remarkable athlete who honed his skills to perform at a world-class level?
The credit for the good economy in the 1990s goes to entrepreneurs and other innovators and their employees, as well as the stable legal and investment framework in the United States that attracted capital during that decade. Simply because the 1993 Clinton tax increase did not harm the economy enough to prevent the entrepreneurial growth of the private sector that created the prosperity does not mean raising taxes is a prescription for better economic performance.
The U.S. Commerce Department’s revised figures for the fourth quarter of 1992 showed GDP (gross domestic product) increased at an annual rate of 4.7 percent. How could a tax increase that took effect several months after the economy was already growing be responsible for getting the economy back on track? The tax policy that deserves at least some of the credit for the economic performance of the 1990s was the 1997 cut in capital gains tax, which spurred growth and investment and helped bring about federal budget surpluses.
The National Foundation for American Policy study shows the United States is not just one large national economy but is made up of dozens or even hundreds of individual economies where growth in jobs, population and personal income are affected by state and local policies. Even a cursory look at recent state unemployment rates shows levels ranging from a low of 4.3 percent to a high of 15.2 percent. Taxes are not the only factor that affect job creation and where people choose to settle. But in an era when jobs, people and capital can move with seemingly lightening speed, elected officials are unwise to ignore the admonishment to keep taxes as low as possible.
This article was co-written by Stuart Anderson, Executive Director of the National Foundation for American policy.
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The 11.6-inch Dell Inspiron M102z first arrived back in April and found its way to various countries like Australia, Hong Kong and Japan but it never went on sale in the US. It is identical to the last-gen M101z in regards to the chassis except it switched out pre-Fusion AMD Nile for first-gen Fusion chips. Today, CPU World has noted that the Hong Kong model is now available to order with the new Fusion E-450 chip. I note that Australia and Japan also now offer the E-450 instead of the E-350 with Australia also offering the lower end C-60 chip.
The AMD Fusion C-60 and E-450 chips are the latest Brazos (low-end Fusion) additions to the Ontario and Zacate families, respectively. The C-60 succeeds the C-50 with a newer Radeon HD 6290 clocked at 400MHz (vs the older 6250 clocked at 276MHz) and adds some turbo boost technology capable of up to 1.33 GHz, although it’s still dual-core at 1GHz. It should have the same TPU of 9W. The E-450 trumps the E-350 with a newer Radeon HD 6320 graphics chip with some turbo boost technology that can boost GPU speed to 600MHz and includes DDR3-1333MHz support. The CPU side remains almost the same with two dual-core Bobcats running at 1.65GHz (+0.05 boost).
Neither chips have been officially announced by AMD just yet and neither show up on the tech specs page although they said to be launch sometime in Q3. Obviously they are ready now given that Dell is offering them on the Inspiron M102z. We haven’t heard of any products with the upcoming chips apart from a rumored new Fusion based Acer Ferrari One with may come with either of these.
There are a bunch of other new Fusion chips, but they are delegated to higher end notebooks which we don’t cover.
Dell Inspiron M102z tech specs at Dell Australia
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Now what we have right here is some solid video of Liga Nacional de Baloncesto Profesional sensation Lorenzo Mata showing off for the crowd before tip-off of the All-Star game this weekend by casually knocking down a behind the back half-courter.
This shot, coupled with his version of the Kenny Smith dunk a while back, has officially qualified Mata for JerseyChaser Legend stauts; reserved for few, but respected by many…even squares.
Following the pregame festivities, Mata started clowning around with one of the mascots during his extended walk to his team’s huddle, and calmly strolled over to the half court line, turned away from the basket and got a bucket.
Mata is no stranger to half court shots, after balling at UCLA under Ben Howland for 4 seasons and hollering at 3 Final Fours in the process. Coach Howland has a traditional half court shot competition during practices or shootarounds before games during the season.
But the pride of South Gate decided to kick it up a notch like some Emeril(s).
Check out Mata’s behind the back half-courter after the jump…
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Imagination Station Gives Back
Imagination Station is dedicated to inspiring in children the wonder of science and technology, preparing them for lives and careers in our knowledge-based economy. That’s our mission! And that’s why we are proud to be able to assist local organizations in reaching their fundraising goals.
As a non-profit organization, we understand the need to raise funds and are willing to assist whenever possible, that is why we have allotted 25 donations per month to give away to local organizations . Our traditional donation for all fundraisers will be a family 4-pack of admission passes, valued at $44.00.
- All requests must be submitted online using the form below and must include an official donation request letter uploaded to the form.
- Submissions without the requested information may not be considered.
- Lucas County organizations will receive first consideration and then at a first come, first served basis.
- All organizations will be limited to one request per year.
- All admission passes will expire one year from the date of the event, or in some cases from the date of letter submission.
- Requests must be submitted a minimum of two (2) months prior to the date of the event.
- We pull all requests the first Monday of every month and processed all at the same time.
- We will not be able to fulfill any requests that fall outside a 25 mile radius from 1 Discovery Way, Toledo, OH 43604.
- Due to the abundant amount of requests, we do not accept follow up calls.
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Table of Contents
updated 10/15/2007 AT 01:00 AM EDT
•originally published 10/15/2007 AT 01:00 AM EDT
Cameron Diaz is seen with a new man ... Dylan McDermott's surprising divorce ... Rosie O'Donnell slams former View boss Barbara Walters
McCann Case Still under suspicion but battling back, Kate and Gerry McCann forge ahead in the search for Madeleine
62 After failing to obey court orders, Britney Spears temporarily loses custody of her kids. How did she let this happen?
66 Jennifer Lopez keeps the baby rumors alive wearing loose-fitting dresses to kick off her tour with Marc Anthony
70 Drew Barrymore reboots her love life with Mac guy Justin Long
75 Jeri Thompson, wife of GOP Presidential candidate Fred Thompson, speaks out
81 A new drug called Chantix has helped millions of smokers fight their habit. But does it cause nightmares—and worse?
85 Following an outburst at the Phoenix airport, troubled mother Carol Anne Gotbaum mysteriously died while handcuffed in police custody
89 Hairspray star Brittany Snow shares how she recovered from struggles with anorexia, depression and cutting
107 After a drunk driver killed Bob and Carmen Pack's two children, they fought to make the roads safer for others
Twenty years after she hit TV on Full House, Candace Cameron Bure shows off her grown-up figure
115 Twenty-nine months since her daughter Natalee disappeared, Beth Holloway finds acceptance—and love with JonBenét Ramsey's dad, John
120 Diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, singer Tamia welcomes a baby girl with her husband, NBA star Grant Hill
128 Dirty Sexy Money's Billy Baldwin talks about family life and his famous brothers
ALSO IN THIS ISSUE
STAR TRACKS 12
STYLE WATCH 123
ON THE COVER
Photograph by Teri Pengilley. Left inset: Evereton/AP. Right insets (from top): Beetham/Banks/Splash News; Charles Sykes/REX USA; Stephen Danelian/Corbis Outline.
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Campaign Finance Reform agena released by Mark Rauterkus to those who attended the Economic Club of Pgh event
At the Economic Club of Pittsburgh meeting in January, they do an international, national and regional forcast. The speakers are some of the top economist of our time and of the area. At this event, I released a campaign finance reform agenda and news release.
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In the USA online poker sites that accept real-money players from the USA have become more and more scarce. In this blog post, I will tell you where you can play real-money online poker in the USA.
As I have mentioned in other blog posts on the topic of online poker in the USA, you need to be aware that there are stand-alone online poker sites and there are online poker networks. You can have an account at each stand-alone online poker site and one account on each online poker network.
Here are the stand-alone sites that deal online poker in the USA.
- Bovada Poker – 110% bonus on initial deposits between $20 and $1000
Here are the online poker networks that deal online poker in the USA. I’ve provided a link to one of the sites on the network where you can sign up for an online poker account.
- Yatahay Poker Network – America’s Cardroom – 100% bonus on initial deposits between $25 and $1000
- Merge Poker Network – OddsMaker.com Poker – 100% bonus on initial deposits between $20 and $1000
- Cake Poker Network – Intertops Poker – 110% bonus on initial deposits between $50 and $545
It’s not impossible to play online poker in the USA. You just need to know where to look!
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- Update on US Friendly Online Poker Rooms
- Everleaf Online Poker Network Bans US Players
- Top 4 Alternatives to Cake Online Poker Sites
- Online Poker in the USA - Making Sense of Fees and eWallets
- Online Poker in the United States as of July 2011
- DoylesRoom Review - Most US Players Welcome
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[Trigger warning for violence.]
In Part I, I argued that the national abortion debate in the US did not get more civil as much as go away. And it's certainly not because the two sides have declared a detente: Roe is constantly in danger of being rendered an empty statute as anti-choicers strike at its heart in steady degrees on the state level.
As I've written before, anti-choice activists, in conjunction with the GOP, have successfully chipped away at abortion rights on the federal and state levels for two decades, hollowing the right guaranteed by Roe via "partial-birth abortion bans" and "parental consent laws" and state legislatures that refuse to fund clinics offering abortions and local municipalities creating barriers with zoning laws.
A lot of progressives treat legal abortion like an on-off switch and Roe as a magical abortion access password, but it's not remotely that simple. Legal abortion is only worth as much as the number of women who have reasonable and affordable and unencumbered access to it. That number is dwindling: By 2000, less than a third of the incorporated counties in the US had abortion clinics.
That's not just inconvenience—between travel expenses and time off work along, the cost of securing an abortion can become an undue burden.
And instead of the national conversation about abortion access getting louder in the wake of this assault on women's rights, it has gone virtually silent.
Because violent rhetoric is a successful silencing technique.
Especially when it's clearly associated with actual violence and destruction. That makes decent people more reluctant to vehemently defend their position, creates a nagging thought in the back of their minds that they're accountable just for speaking up if they know that speaking up will elicit violent rhetoric in response.
If we're all very quiet, maybe no more doctors will get killed.
The people who use violent rhetoric, and violence, bank on that response. They provoke until Something Bad Happens, and they count on their opponents' decency, which they exploit for maximum gain.
In the void of noise where our volatile national abortion debate used to be, there is the slow but certain erosion of women's bodily autonomy.
And we're admonished to be quiet about that. Just to make sure no one else gets hurt.
Meanwhile, we've got a Democratic president whose greatest legislative accomplishment is also "the most expansive restriction on access to abortion Congress has passed," who considers acceptable company a man who equates abortion with the Holocaust and admonishes anyone who objects that "we can disagree with about being disagreeable," who wants pro-choice women to "find common ground" with people who deny their basic autonomy, and who invents straw-women to play concern troll on abortion.
That's what violent rhetoric seeks to accomplish: Surrender on a national scale, because decent people don't want to inflame irresponsible jackasses who will stop at nothing to win.
The only thing to do is be honest about this reality as loudly as possible.
Not more silence. Less.
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Bethesda has updated their blog to announce that the 1.8 update (2.08 in Europe) for the PlayStation 3 version of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is now live. In addition to preparing your PS3 for the long-overdue Skyrim downloadable content the update will also correct the following issues with the game:
- General memory and stability improvements
- Fixed rare crash when using vampiric grip
- Fixed issue where Arnleif and Sons Trading Company could become permanently locked
- Fixed issue related to duplicate NPCs
- Fixed rare issue where exterior door would not open properly
As a reminder, all the downloadable content for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is due to launch on the PlayStation 3 this month according to the release schedule below. Additionally, Bethesda is providing a 50% discount for all users during each packs release week to make up for the small delay.
- Dragonborn (releases Tuesday, February 12th NA, February 13th EU) – Players travel to the island of Solstheim off the coast of Morrowind. There they will find new towns, dungeons, and quests, as they embark on a quest to become the Ultimate Dragonborn. Additionally, players will also discover new powers/weapons and eventually gain the ability to tame dragons.
- Hearthfire (releases Tuesday, February 19th NA, February 20th EU) – Players gain the ability to purchase land where they can then design and build their own home. Once they have outfitted their own personal manor they can use the add-on’s adoption system to take in their own orphans and start a family.
- Dawnguard (releases Tuesday, February 26th NA, February 27th EU) – Players choose between fighting against the Vampire Lord Harkon or joining him on his quest to use the Elder Scrolls to destroy the sun. The downloadable pack adds new locations, creatures, weapons, spells, and armor to the game. Additionally, players can choose to become a Vampire Lord or use the new Werewolf perk system.
To be honest, this is a day that I never thought would happen. After experiencing all the initial problems that plagued the PlayStation 3 version of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, I gave up all hope of the DLC ever being released. My hat is tipped to Bethesda and Sony for actually making it happen.
All that remains now is to find out exactly how many players are willing to jump back into the game.
Source: Bethesda Blog
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Anton Chuvakin Honeynet
Live honeynet status data, papers produced as a result of research, and other related resources.
APT detection system using honeypots
APT detection system using honeypots
The Bait and Switch Honeypot System
A system that redirects all hostile traffic from your production systems to a honeypot that is a partial mirror of your production system. Once switched, the would-be hacker is unknowingly attacking your honeypot instead of the real data.
A program that acts as a honeypot for spammers who use spambots to harvest email addresses from Web sites.
Building a GenII Honeynet Gateway
A short guide to build a GenII Honeynet Gateway, also called a Honeywall, under Linux, broaching the most common problems and providing several solutions and tips.
A high interaction client honeypot. A client honeypot is a security technology that allows one to find malicious servers on a network.
Deception ToolKit (DTK)
A toolkit designed to make it appear to attackers as if the system running DTK has a large number of widely known vulnerabilities.
Deploying and Using Sinkholes
Sink Holes - an ISP Security Tool [pdf]
An Evening with Berferd
A hacker is lured, endured, and studied. One of the first examples of a honeypot. First published in 1992.
For Stronger Password Security, Try a Spoonful of Honeywords
Describing new scheme of password protection called honeywords.
Glastopf Honeypot Project Page
Glastopf is a small Python webserver which emulates thousands of web application vulnerabilities.
Google Hack Honeypot (GHH)
Emulates a vulnerable web application by allowing itself to be indexed by search engines. Project information and free download.
A tool for semi-automatically creating emulators of network server applications.
A free windows based medium interaction honeypot solution.
HoneyC Low-Interaction Client Honeypot
A platform independent low interaction client honeypot that allows identify rogue servers on the web.
A system for automated generation of signatures for network intrusion detection systems (NIDSs).
Small daemon that creates virtual hosts on a network (honeypot). Can be used as a virtual honeynet, for network monitoring, or as a spam trap. For *BSD, GNU/Linux, and Solaris.
Honeyd Control Center
Honeyd configuration wizard, a SQL Interface, and reports.
A virtual appliance containing various honeypot software packages.
HoneyDrive | Free software downloads at SourceForge.net
Premiere honeypot bundle distro.
Honeypot (computing) - Wikipedia
Brief encyclopedia article describing Honeypots.
Information covering intrusion detection and prevention systems, research and production honeypots, and incident handling. Also provides general overview of network security issues.
Honeypots: A Security Manager's Guide to Honeypots
A discussion by Stephen Northcutt and Eric Cole, SANS Technology Institute, on the values and risks of deploying honeypots in one's organization.
Honeypots: Monitoring and Forensics Project
Techniques, tools and resources for conducting Honeypot Research and Forensic Investigation. White papers include monitoring VMware honeypots, apache web server honeypots, and VMware honeypot forensics.
HoneySink: Beta Release | The Honeynet Project
HoneySink is an open source network sinkhole that provides a mechanism for detection and prevention of malicious traffic on a given network.
The Honeywall CDROM is a bootable CD that installs onto a hard drive and comes with all the tools and functionality for you to implement data capture, control and analysis.
A honeynet gateway on a bootable CDROM.
Honeywords: Making Password-Cracking Detectable
Research paper suggesting a simple method for improving the security of hashed passwords: the maintenance of additional \honeywords" (false passwords) associated with each user's account.
Impost can either act as a honey pot and take orders from a Perl script controlling how it responds and communicates with connecting clients; or it can operate as a packet sniffer and monitor incoming data to specified destination port supplied by the command-line arguments (pre-release version available).
KeyFocus - KF Sensor - Honey pot IDS
A Windows honeypot designed to attract and detect hackers by simulating vulnerable system services and trojans.
kippo - SSH Honeypot - Google Project Hosting
A medium interaction SSH honeypot designed to log brute force attacks and, most importantly, the entire shell interaction performed by the attacker.
Know Your Enemy: GenII Honeynets
An Introduction to second generation honeynets (honeywalls).
A program that creates a tarpit or, as some have called it, a "sticky honeypot".
Medium Interaction Honeypots
Document outlines the weaknesses of different existing approaches to catch malware – especially bots – and shows how Medium Interaction Honeypots solves these problems. [pdf]
Seller of HoneyPoint family of products.
European Network of Affiliated Honeypots.
Open Proxy Honeypot
Web Application Security Consortium Distributed Open Proxy Honeypot Project.
Project Honey Pot: Distributed Spam Harvester Tracking Network
A free, distributed, open-source project to help website administrators track, stop, and prosecute spam harvesters stealing email addresses from their sites.
SCADA HoneyNet Project
SCADA HoneyNet Project: Building Honeypots for Industrial Networks (SCADA, DCS, and PLC architectures).
SecurityFocus: Defeating Honeypots: System Issues, Part 1
This two-part paper discusses how hackers discover, interact with, and sometimes disable honeypots at the system level and the application layer.
SourceForge.net: Project - HoneyView
A tool to analyze honeyd-logfiles of the honeyd-daemon. Generates graphical and textual results from queries against the logfile data.
Website set up to deliver almost infinite numbers of bogus email addresses to email harvesting bots.
Spanish Honeynet Project
Independent non-profit research organization of security professionals dedicated to information security focused on honeynet technologies.
A collection of programs to deploy, run and analyse network and host simulations in IP networks.
The Strider HoneyMonkey Project
Microsoft Research project to detect and analyze Web sites hosting malicious code using client-side honeypots.
Sweet Password Security Strategy: Honeywords - Security - Intrusion
To improve detection of database breaches, businesses should store multiple fake passwords and monitor attempts to use them, according to researchers at security firm RSA.
Sysenter Honeynet Project
A volunteer no-profit research organization. Aim is to provide information about emerging security threats and vulnerabilities active in the wild in order to learn tools, tactics, and motives of the blackhat community and to share such information with IT community in order to improve the security of the Internet.
The Team Cymru Darknet Project
A Darknet is a portion of routed, allocated IP space in which no active services or servers seemingly reside. However, there is in fact include at least one server for real-time analysis or post-event network forensics.
Thug low-interaction honeyclient
A Python low-interaction honeyclient aimed at mimicing the behavior of a web browser in order to detect and emulate malicious contents
Tiny Honeypot (thp)
A simple honey pot program based on iptables redirects and an xinetd listener.
UK Honeynet Project
Provides information surrounding security threats and vulnerabilities active in the wild on UK networks. Home of Honeysnap, tool to analyse Honeywall pcap files and extract summary information.
Valhala Honeypot | Free System Administration software downloads at SourceForge.net
A honeypot for the Windows System with http (web), ftp, tftp, finger, pop3 enabled
webhoneypot - DShield.org Web Application Honeypot - Google Project Hosting
Dshield web honeypot
WebMaven (Buggy Bank)
WebMaven is an intentionally broken web application. It is intended to be used in a safe legal environment (your own host) as a training tool, as a basic benchmark platform to test web application security scanners and as a Honeypot.
Wikipedia: Client Honeypot
Encyclopedia article about the security devices, including several examples.
Know your Enemy: Phishing
This white paper aims to provide practical information on the practice of phishing and draws on data collected by the German Honeynet Project and UK Honeynet Project. (May 16, 2005)
Know Your Enemy
A series of white papers describing the concepts and technology of the Honeynet Project and Research Alliance and sharing lessons learned. (May 09, 2005)
Honeynet.org: Tracking Botnets
Paper on the use of honeynets to learn more about botnets. Covers uses of botnets, how they work and how to track them. (March 05, 2005)
SecurityFocus: Defeating Honeypots - Network issues, Part 1
Article discussing methods hackers use to detect honeypots. (September 28, 2004)
Article discussing the use of honeypot technology to combat attacks on wireless networks. (February 13, 2004)
Problems and Challenges with Honeypots
Article discussing issues with Honeypot technology, focusing on dealing with the possibility of your Honeypot being detected (and potentially abused) by an attacker. (January 14, 2004)
Securityfocus: Fighting Spammers With Honeypots
This paper evaluates the usefulness of using honeypots to fight spammers. (November 26, 2003)
Fighting Internet Worms With Honeypots
This paper evaluates the usefulness of using honeypots to fight Internet worms and perform counterattacks. (October 23, 2003)
Honeypots that dynamically learn your network then deploy virtual honeypots that adapt to your network. (September 15, 2003)
SecurityFocus: Honeypot Farms
This article is about deploying and managing honeypots in large, distributed environments through the use of Honeypot Farms. (August 03, 2003)
Honeytokens -The Other Honeypot
This paper discusses honeytokens, honeypots that are not computers, but rather digital entities that are stored in a restricted part of the network. (July 21, 2003)
Honeypotting with VMware
An article about how to use VMware to produce honeypots to catch system intruders. (February 05, 2002)
Honeypot + Honeypot = Honeynet
Article discussing the creation of the Honeynet Project. (September 24, 2001)
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EL CAJON, Calif. (AP) — Shaima Alawadi and her family fled Iraq nearly two decades ago as Saddam Hussein crushed a Shiite uprising, settling in the U.S. so they would no longer face persecution, a family friend said.
Alawadi grew up in the country's largest Iraqi enclaves, wore the Muslim headscarf and volunteered at the mosque.
Now, after her body was found severely beaten in her suburban San Diego home, police, the FBI and members of the Iraqi community are wondering whether her death was a hate crime or something else.
Among the evidence that police have collected is a threatening note that was near Alawadi's body. Her daughter told a television station that it said: "Go back to your country, you terrorist."
El Cajon Police Chief James Redman declined to discuss the contents of the note Monday, though he said that it has led police to regard the killing as a possible hate crime.
"I want to stress there is other evidence in this case that we are looking at and the possibility this is a hate crime is just one aspect," Redman said, adding that they have not drawn any conclusions.
"We don't have tunnel vision on this case," he said. "We're looking at the big picture."
Redman said he was confident it was an isolated incident but would not say why.
The death rippled across the world, with Alawadi's name being mentioned on Twitter and the case being discussed in Iraqi communities in the San Diego and Detroit suburbs. Lawmakers in Baghdad called for a full investigation.
Her slaying was being compared to that of Trayvon Martin, the unarmed Florida teen shot by a neighborhood watch volunteer, said Dawud Walid, executive director of the Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations.
"Trayvon was black wearing a hoodie. Shaima was wearing a hijab," Walid said. "It's the same racist principle at play that killed both of these individuals."
Others were more guarded.
"We don't want to jump to any conclusions and say it's a hate crime when there is still a lot of investigation to be done," said Edgar Hopida, spokesman for CAIR in San Diego.
The chief said Alawadi died of severe head trauma. She was taken off life support Saturday, three days after her teenage daughter found her unconscious in the dining room of the family's El Cajon home, east of San Diego.
The victim's daughter, Fatima Al Himidi, told KUSI-TV in San Diego that her mother had been beaten on the head repeatedly with a tire iron, and the threatening note was next to her. Police would not confirm the type of weapon used in the attack.
Police said the family found another threatening note within the last month but did not report it to authorities. Hanif Mohebi, executive director of CAIR's San Diego chapter, said family members told him they dismissed the initial note as a prank.
The victim and her family fled Iraq in the early 1990s after a failed Shiite uprising, living in Saudi Arabian refugee camps before coming to the U.S., said Imam Husham Al-Husainy of the Karbalaa Islamic Education Center in Dearborn, Mich.
Saddam's troops hanged Alawadi's uncle.
"She lost her uncle by Saddam," he said, "and when they came here to seek freedom, she got killed."
The family arrived in the Detroit area in 1993 and later moved to San Diego. Shaima Alawadi was a religious Shiite Muslim who wore a hijab, the Islamic headscarf, and volunteered at a mosque, Al-Husainy said.
Alawadi's father, Sayed Nabeel Alawadi, is a cleric in Iraq, said Al-Husainy, who described himself as a close family friend.
Hayder Al-Zayadi, a family friend, told the Detroit Free Press that Alawadi's brothers worked for the U.S. Army, serving as cultural advisers to train soldiers who were going to be deployed to the Middle East.
Another family friend told U-T San Diego that Alawadi's husband had a similar job. Redman said Alawadi's husband was currently on disability and didn't know his previous employment.
Flowers were set on the doorstep of the home Monday. One of the glass panels on a sliding back patio door was boarded up with wood. The backyard overlooks a middle school.
Alvin Luckenbach, who lives next door, exchanged pleasantries with Alawadi and her husband. He said she recently apologized for her kids making noise playing basketball on Alawadi's back patio.
"They were always nice," Luckenbach said.
The Iraqi foreign minister said Monday that Alawadi's body will be flown to Iraq.
The FBI, which is assisting El Cajon police in the investigation, defines a hate crime as an offense motivated by a bias against race, religion, ethnicity, disability or sexual orientation. There were 1,409 hate crimes nationwide based on religion during 2010, including 186 targeting Muslims. There were 1,040 based on ethnicity or national origin, including 359 targeting groups other than Hispanics.
Associated Press writer Lara Jakes, Sameer N. Yacoub and Sinan Salaheddin in Baghdad and Jeff Karoub in Detroit contributed to this report.
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ORANGE CITY, Iowa, Feb. 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Ron Van Beek, president and CEO of Van Beek Natural Science, announced the introduction of Synacore Digestive Support for dogs and cats, available exclusively through veterinarians.
Synacore is a specially formulated synbiotic digestive support supplement containing both probiotics and prebiotics that work together to support the growth of natural microflora in a dog's or cat's GI tract. Van Beek Natural Science's formulations for Synacore also include the addition of enzymes and vitamins to further aid in digestion and support the animal's health.
"Research has shown that probiotics can induce a beneficial change in the intestinal microflora when pathogenic bacteria dominate the GI tract. However, Synacore is completely different from other probiotic supplements on the market for pets. Van Beek scientists specifically formulated Synacore with probiotic combinations of L. helveticus Rosell-52, L. casei Rosell-11, B. longum Rosell-175 and S. boulardii I-1079 to provide multiple lines of defense in the GI tract," said Van Beek.
Van Beek said these specific bacteria and yeast strains were selected because they are backed by published clinical trials with the research proving they offer optimal intestinal support. He said, "Individually each strain is well-documented as to its specific beneficial effect, but when formulated together as they are in Synacore, they offer powerful support to the animal in several ways by: 1) adhering to pathogenic bacteria and preventing them from attaching to intestinal cells; 2) adhering to the intestinal epithelial cells effectively reinforcing the intestinal barrier; 3) producing lactic and acetic acid which essentially creates a hostile environment where pathogens can't multiply and grow; and 4) modulating the animal's immune system by increasing the secretion of anti-inflammatory cytokines."
Van Beek's unique advanced micro-encapsulation of Synacore prolongs shelf life and ensures survival of the live probiotic bacteria. Clinical trials have shown the granular product, which is administered by being added to the pet's food, to be pleasant tasting and readily accepted. Synacore's stick pack single dose packaging is also sanitary and easy to use.
Synacore will be sold in 30-stick packs per box, by animal species and only through veterinarians. For more information about Van Beek Natural Science, please visit www.vanbeeknaturalscience.com.
Headquartered in Orange City, IA, Van Beek Natural Science is an innovative, quality-focused manufacturing and service company committed to bringing the highest quality natural products to the market for both livestock and companion animals. Van Beek has been marketing animal nutraceuticals since 1984, with extensive experience in essential oil based products. Van Beek uses the best available ingredients from around the world when formulating products. This ensures that the benefits desired from the ingredients reach their full potential in the final product. Van Beek Natural Science is ISO 9001-2008 and HACCP certified.FOR MORE INFORMATION:Cheryle PowerJD Gordon Advertising1714 Summit StreetSioux City, IA email@example.com
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State-Specific Unintentional-Injury Deaths --- United States, 1999--2004
Deaths from unintentional injuries account for approximately two thirds of deaths from all injuries in the United States (1). Among persons aged 1--44 years, unintentional injuries are the leading cause of death and the leading cause of potential years of life lost before age 65 years (1). A Healthy People 2010 national objective calls for reducing the rate of deaths caused by unintentional injuries to 17.5 per 100,000 population from a baseline of 35.0 in 1998 (objective 15-13) (2). A second objective calls for reducing the rate of deaths caused by unintentional injuries involving motor-vehicle traffic to 9.2 per 100,000 population from a 1998 baseline of 15.6 (objective 15-15) (2). To determine the progress of states toward meeting these objectives, CDC analyzed vital statistics data for the period 1999--2004. This report summarizes the results of that analysis, which determined that, as of 2004, none of the states had achieved the first Healthy People 2010 objective, and four states and the District of Columbia (DC) had achieved the second. From 1999 to 2004, a total of 13 states reduced their unintentional-injury death rates, and 19 states reduced their motor-vehicle--traffic death rates. Overall in the United States, the rate of deaths caused by unintentional injuries increased 7%, from 35.3 per 100,000 population in 1999 to 37.7 in 2004. These findings underscore the need for states to continue to develop, implement, and evaluate injury-prevention programs and policies to reduce the number of deaths from unintentional injuries.
Annual state-specific and national data on unintentional-injury deaths in the United States were obtained via WISQARS (1) from the National Vital Statistics System, which compiles data from death certificates submitted by the vital records offices of all 50 states and DC. Causes of death are recorded on death certificates by attending physicians, medical examiners, or coroners, using codes from the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems, 10th Revision (ICD-10) (3). CDC analyzed data regarding unintentional-injury deaths that occurred during 1999--2004, the most recent years for which data were available, and calculated average annual age-adjusted rates per 100,000 population and percentage changes in rates from 1999 to 2004. Negative binomial regression was used to determine the significance (at p<0.05) of changes in rates throughout the study period. Because motor-vehicle--traffic injuries are the leading cause of unintentional-injury deaths, CDC examined this cause separately. Data from years before 1999, when ICD-10 took effect, were not included in this analysis. Because cause-of-death categories changed in 1999 with the introduction of ICD-10, CDC recommends that data from 1998 and earlier years not be combined with later data for trend analyses (4).
During 1999--2004, a total of 625,328 unintentional injury deaths occurred in the United States, with motor-vehicle--traffic injuries accounting for 256,239 (41.0%) of the deaths. Poisoning (94.7% were drug related in 2004) accounted for 96,978 (15.5%) deaths, followed by falls (93,796 [15.0%]) and suffocation (33,693 [5.4%]). Overall in the United States, the average annual age-adjusted unintentional-injury death rate for this period was 36.3 deaths per 100,000 population; the annual rate increased 7% from 35.3 in 1999 to 37.7 in 2004 (Table 1). By type of injury, the average annual rates were as follows: motor vehicles, 14.9 deaths per 100,000 population; poisoning, 5.7; falls, 5.5; and suffocation, 2.0. Rates for males (50.8 deaths per 100,000 population) were more than double the rates for females (23.1).
Among states, during 1999--2004, New Mexico reported the highest average annual unintentional-injury death rate (60.9), followed by Alaska (58.6) and Mississippi (58.1) (Table 1). Massachusetts recorded the lowest rate (20.4). West Virginia recorded the greatest percentage increase (40%) in rates from 1999 to 2004, followed by DC (32%), Kentucky (25%), and Florida (24%).
Analysis of unintentional deaths from motor-vehicle--traffic injuries during 1999--2004 indicated an average annual national rate of 14.9 per 100,000 population (Table 2). As of 2004, four states (Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, and Rhode Island) and DC had met the Healthy People 2010 objective to reduce their motor-vehicle--traffic death rates to 9.2 per 100,000 population. The average annual death rates from motor-vehicle--traffic injuries during 1999--2004 ranged from 30.6 per 100,000 population in Mississippi to 7.7 in Massachusetts.
Reported by: N Adekoya, DrPH, National Center for Public Health Informatics; DB Moffett, PhD, National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, CDC.
The findings in this report indicate that substantial additional measures are needed if states are to meet the Healthy People 2010 targets for unintentional-injury death rates (17.5 per 100,000 population) and motor-vehicle--traffic death rates (9.2). As of 2004, no state had met the first target, and rates in only 13 states had decreased from 1999 to 2004. Only four states and DC had met the second target, and rates in 19 states had decreased from 1999 to 2004.
Overall in the United States, the rate of unintentional-injury deaths increased by 7% from 1999 to 2004, despite no change in the motor-vehicle--traffic death rate during the study period. Although this analysis was not designed to determine the causes of the increase in unintentional-injury deaths, either at the state level or nationally, a previous report indicated that much of the increase can be attributed to an increase in unintentional poisoning deaths from 12,186 in 1999 to 20,950 in 2004, which resulted in a 62.5% increase in the age-adjusted death rate, from 4.4 per 100,000 population to 7.1 (5). The largest increases in poisonings (nearly all drug related) were among females, whites, persons living in the southern United States, and persons aged 15--24 years. Larger increases in poisoning deaths occurred in states with mostly rural populations. Strategies to prevent drug overdoses, including regulation, educational programs, and treatment measures, were recommended (5).
Because motor-vehicle--traffic deaths made up 41% of all unintentional-injury deaths in the United States during 1999--2004, progress toward reducing unintentional-injury deaths depends heavily on reductions in motor-vehicle--traffic deaths. Previously, substantial progress toward reducing motor-vehicle--traffic injuries has resulted from enactment of laws such as those limiting blood-alcohol content for persons operating motor vehicles (6) and requiring use of vehicle safety belts. However, although safety belts are the most effective means of reducing motor-vehicle--traffic injuries, 29 states have not implemented primary--enforcement laws (i.e., allowing police to stop and ticket motorists solely for not wearing a safety belt). Such laws have been more effective in increasing safety-belt use and reducing fatalities than secondary laws (i.e., allowing police to issue a safety-belt citation only if a vehicle is stopped for another reason) (7,8).
Additional strengthening of state injury-prevention programs also might help reduce unintentional injuries. A 2005 assessment of capacity among state injury programs conducted by the State and Territorial Injury Prevention Directors Association (STIPDA) determined that only 12 states had injury-prevention programs mandated by law, certain injury-prevention programs lacked access to vital-record datasets, and funding and programmatic support for injury prevention often were lacking (9). STIPDA made multiple recommendations to strengthen state injury programs (9).
The findings in this report are subject to at least two limitations. First, narrative text from death certificates is not retained in public-use datasets; therefore, the circumstances surrounding the deaths could not be analyzed. When available, these circumstances can be reviewed to ensure that the causes of death are correctly classified. Second, determining whether certain injuries (e.g., drug overdoses) are unintentional or intentional often is difficult for a coroner or medical examiner and might result in misclassification.
In addition to public health interventions, progress toward Healthy People 2010 objectives will require better tracking of types of injuries, improved targeting of areas and risk factors related to injuries, and better assessments of needs and program effectiveness at state and local levels. Interactive Internet-based query systems* at the state level can be helpful; however, only 27 states have developed such systems (10). To increase research and intervention-development capabilities, since 1992 CDC has funded the Assessment Initiative program to develop new methodologies for conducting community health assessments. Fifteen states§ have collaborated with local health jurisdictions and communities to improve 1) access to data, 2) skills to accurately interpret and understand data, and 3) use of data so that assessment findings drive public health program and policy decisions.
* Such user-friendly systems enable researchers to tailor analyses of population health data by choosing among numerous surveillance variables at various geographic levels.
Additional information available at http://www.cdc.gov/epo/dphsi/ai/ai-bg_new.htm.
§ Florida, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Rhode Island, Texas, Utah, and Washington.
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Date last reviewed: 11/1/2007
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Politics 28 February 2012 Web Only: best of the blogs The five must-read posts from today, including a new Lib Dem revolt. Print HTML 1. Exclusive: Lib Dem peers write to Clegg against HoL reform FT Westminster's Kiran Stacey outlines Lib Dem peers' objections to the party's flagship House of Lords reform 2. Owen Paterson wants Belfast to have the same low corporation tax as Dublin ConservativeHome's Tim Montgomerie notes Owen Paterson's intervention on Northern Ireland and corporation tax. 3. Senior local government Lib Dem defects to Labour Labour List notes that the vice-chairman of Cambridge Liberal Democrats has defected to Labour over the government's "horrendous" policies. 4. Michigan primary: Rick Santorum could still win this, with a little help from the Democrats Over at the Telegraph, Mike Smithson analyses the state of the Republican primary race. 5. Creepiest political ad ever? Voting for Putin is like losing your virginity Political Scrapbook asks whether Putin is trying to emulate Berlusconi with his use of sexual innuendo. › Chart of the day: the lost Lib Dems Subscribe More Related articles Live blog: Jeremy Corbyn hit by shadow cabinet revolt Who is in Jeremy Corbyn's new shadow cabinet? Are the Conservatives getting ready to learn to love the EEA?
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Thank you SO much for all the lovely comments on my last post, I may have got slightly emo reading and replying to all of them You guys are truly lovely. A lot of the comments were regarding my evening makeup look, and in all honestly it’s a very rare occasion when I decide to go all out with my makeup. You guys know me, I may be obsessed with cosmetics, but when it comes to what I actually wear on my face day to day I like to keep it very simple. However on a rather now infrequent night out I sometimes do decide to slap it on. To take my look from mundane to marvellous there are 4 products that I always rely on….
An SPF-free Foundation – Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk (link)
As much as foundations containing SPF are great during the day, when it comes to evenings where flash photography is more likely to be used they become a bit of a nightmare – HELLO flash-back, ghost face! My favourite SPF-free foundation is my recent purchase – Giorgio Armani Luminious Silk. Think Chanel Mat Lumiere but SPF free and little less dewy on the skin. This stuff blends into the skin like a dream and leaves a nice silky, natural finish that doesn’t even need powder. Another great SPF-free foundation is MAC Face+Body, which although doesn’t offer much coverage can be layered up for a pretty full coverage look. Both foundations leave my face and neck looking the same colour in photos – hooray!
Contour Powder – Sleek Contour Kit
Coming from a family of rounded-football heads, contour powder is a bit of a lifesaver 😉 Although it’s not something that I turn to everyday, when it comes to evening makeup it’s a must. A touch of contour under the cheekbones, instantly slims the face and gives you that slight ‘Victoria Secrets’ edge – you know? The best that I have found is the Sleek Contour Kit, I use the colour light. Like I’ve said before the highlighter in this duo is questionable, but there is no denying that the deep brown matte shade helps to chisel out some killer cheekbones!
False Lashes – Eyelure Kimberly Lashes (link)
I am a firm believer of the ‘play one feature’ up makeup rule – whether that be cheeks, eyes or lips. And for evenings out I prefer to play up the eyes and keep the lips and cheeks simple and neutral. The easiest way to glam up eyes and create that much lusted after feline shape is to stick on a pair of lashes. When I first discovered the joys of falsies I went for the biggest ones I could find – however after the analysis of many a facebook photo I soon realised that these looked slightly ridiculous on me and now plump for much more natural, fluttery ones. The best I’ve found being the Eyelure Girls Aloud Kimberly style – these thicken towards the outer edges and instantly make me feel more glam.
Eyeshadow Crease Brush – MAC 217 (link)
Day to day I like to just have a wash of one colour over the lid, but to glam up my eyes for the evening – paired with false lashes of course – a darker colour added to the crease is a must. The darker colour I use changes (although my favourite’s at the moment are Urban Decay’s Buck or Naked), however the brush I use to apply it doesn’t. If you have watched even just one Youtube makeup tutorial, my money is that the ‘Guru’ used this makeup brush. It has a somewhat cult following in the beauty community and rightly so. Compared to other crease brushes I have used, the MAC 217 leaves them in it’s dust. It just does all the work for you and without too much effort gives the eye some instant depth.
It may sound pretty straight forward, but out of all the tools and products I used in my previous ‘Face of the Day’ post, these 4 were easily the most essential things! What do you guys rely on to glam up for the evening? In other news, I spent the day getting covered in paint as I have been redecorating my room! Manual labour is never going to be for me, but at least the walls in my room are all the same colour, and hopefully soon there will be enough space to start doing some fashion posts Hope everyone is having a lovely weekend!
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Snotty punk done with an attitude. Sounds like Circle Jerks, Suicidal Tendencies. That’s what the reviewers say.
good cd, it could be longer, but anyway its worth it for $4.00. kick ass band. i would highly recomend it
Great OI! punk/hardcore. This band is from my hometown and I had heard about them before from free deoms. The cd is only $4.00 and is worth it. Get it because you will not be able to put it down.
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homage to Wallace Stevens
I am six years old, standing in the pumpkin fields on a school field trip. I ask the teacher if there's a bathroom and she says, "not out here." Thus begins my penchant for asking a question the wrong way and not being able to ask it again without looking like an idiot. I pee in my pants in the pumpkin field. I tell all the other kids that I sat down in the field in some water. They believe me, but I ride home on the bus humiliated and lock myself in the classroom bathroom when we return to school.
I am around ten. We've returned many times since that field trip to this particular farm. On this day, my family is picking pumpkins again for Halloween. I will get to carve them with my father. In my heart, I really really really want a tiny pumpkin. But I know my sister will point out that a tiny pumpkin cannot be carved and I am an idiot for wasting my pumpkin choice on a tiny pumpkin. So I choose one that is bigger than I really want just so I can be like her and maybe we can be pumpkin twins when it comes to carving them that night.
I just turned twenty and I am at the farm with the boy I love. We are picking vegetables for a dinner party that we are throwing for all of his friends. I like being with this group of boys because they make me feel as if I am Wendy from Peter Pan and they are the Lost Boys. Everything I do is rewarded with such awe and affection. As the car bumps over the dirt road, I am rocked into a feeling of contentment.
I am at the farm again, now twenty-one. Twenty was a terrible year. An extremely painful and difficult year and the source of most of the pain is sitting next to me in the car--the boy from the summer before. We are bumping along the dirt road again and this time the rear view mirror falls off from its perch and cracks. We stop the car when we get to the fields and I pick up the mirror and say, "we fuck up everything."
My cousin and I meet a man in a small town near West Virginia. He owns a canoe, we want a canoe. We work out a deal where we pay him $15 each time we go out there and use his canoe. He tells us one day as he drives us 22 miles up river that his dream is to open his own canoe-rental-and-bait shop. We continue to meet him throughout the summer, stopping off at the farm to grab vegetables and fruit for lunch--pickling cucumbers, carrots that we peel with my swiss arm knife, nectarines. The next summer, we call him in June to let him know that we're coming out that weekend. He tells us proudly that he'll have to charge us $30 for a two hour ride because he now owns his own canoe-rental-and-bait shop. His gain is our loss. We only go a few times that summer and I miss being on the water with my cousin.
I am dating Josh and I bring him to the farm because it is one of my favourite places in the world. The trees bend over the road as you drive onto the farm--a mile of shaded road through a small forest. I wish we could get married on that road. Each time we visit the farm, I picture myself walking down that road in a long white dress.
I cannot get pregnant. We have our first appointment with the RE during strawberry season. Back in college, I tried to make jam and I ended up ruining a pot and a spoon in the process. I have this strong need to right all my past failures. We end up pickings pounds and pounds of strawberries and turn them all into preserves. I don't even particularly like strawberry jam, but I want to do something right when everything feels so wrong.
I take some students to the farm that fall for a field trip. All through the lecture, the only thing I can think about is that class trip to the pumpkin patch in first grade when I peed in my pants. All through the ride to the field, the only thing I can think about is how I worry that I'll never have a child. All through the time in the field, I think about how I probably shouldn't be lifting heavy pumpkins while on stims. But how the hell do I explain why I'm not participating to a bunch of eighth graders?
I am finally pregnant and know that I am about to be put on modified bed rest. I go to the field to pick some strawberries not because I particularly want strawberries but because I am emotional and it is a place where I am happy. It is difficult to bend over and I start gasping from the exertion as well as the contractions. The man picking in the row next to me smiles and says, "I know; I'm out of breath too. We really need to get to a gym."
The twins are born in the middle of the summer. They are in the NICU until late August. We bring them home on heart monitors and strict instructions not to take them into crowds that first year. No trips to the grocery store, no strolls around the mall. But we bring them to the farm on a warm day because we reason that it's outdoors. We unplug the heart monitors for the pictures because I am extremely sensitive about its presence in all of their early pictures even though I don't really know why. We hold the babies next to pumpkins in the field. I introduce them to the farm.
We bring the twins back in the spring to pick peas. We have photos of ourselves sitting next to neat rows of English peas, the babies facing outward in Baby Bjorns. I bring them home and shell them and steam them and puree them. The twins love these peas and it somehow makes up slightly for the fact that I couldn't breastfeed them. What could be more natural than hand-picking and steaming your own English peas?
The twins are in running mode. They enjoy running for the sake of running. They like to run in two different directions. We try bringing them with us when we go to pick blueberries. They want to be held so we pick one-handed. They want to run up and down the aisles so we take turns picking and watching them. They discover hayrides and are thrilled to ride on a continual loop through the farm. I can't get anything accomplished, but they're so happy to be on the tractor bed that it doesn't really matter.
They are now almost three. I am in the mood for blueberry muffins. We wake up in the morning and I ask them if they want to go to the farm. We haven't been yet this summer. We drive out to the farm and we pass a house that we've always called "Mommy's Dream House." It's a tiny farm house with a lake on the property. They have been talking about this house all winter. We ride the tractor out to the field and when we get to the blueberry bushes, I tell the kids to run up and down the row while I pick. After a minute of standing there watching me, my son says, "I want to help." I'm flustered and say, "this is really hard to explain and you need to know the right ones to pick and..." I pick up a branch and say, "you only want to pick the really blue ones. You want to leave the baby ones alone." My son plucks off the dark ones and waves his hand at the others, "I leave them alone." The two of them crawl and pluck and jostle the plants, searching down the berries that I never would have found if I was picking alone. They gently put them in the bucket and my daughter takes care to pluck out any small stem or leaf that gets mixed in with the fruit. We celebrate their hard work with a tractor ride around the farm.
They are both sitting on my lap, chirping on about the size of the tractor wheels and blueberries and the port-a-potty I used before we hit the fields (if nothing else, the farm has an uncanny way of reminding me to use the bathroom before I'm stuck in the fields). I bend my head over theirs and say into their ears: "I never thought you'd be here. You are two of my favourite people and this is my favourite place. And I've always wanted to bring you here."
"You waited a long time for me!" my son says proudly as if his delay were a good thing.
I don't know. Maybe it was.
Thank you to everyone who has been writing such kind words about this piece. I wrote it a few weeks ago and first submitted it to Washingtonian Magazine, but they said they didn't have a slot for a piece of this length. So I posted it here because it meant a lot to me. But I'm happy to offer up reprint rights if you feel like emailing Washingtonian and telling them that they missed out on something great. And the world should be hearing about infertility not from the sensational stories, but the human emotions involved in the hard choices of lifting pumpkins when you're on stims so you don't have to admit to your problem. Also feel free to badger This American Life, Washington Post, et al... Hell, it can't hurt to beg for a freelance infertility writing campaign, can it? Present the other side--the real side--rather than the stories about sextuplets from Clomid and adoption scams.
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ACHICA > Quadrille
Quadrille Publishing's stationery range is as stunning and innovative as its book collection. Here we have its Great British Bake Off inspired collection of stationery, which includes recipe journals and a creative cupcake kit. But if you’re trying to keep a little more health and fitness focused, we’ve also included some of its best motivational and inspirational fitness and diet books. So whether you need a little encouragement to keep you going, or a guide to put you in the right direction, with Gordan Ramsay, Matt Roberts and Ian Marber on hand you’re certain to achieve your goals.
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ALL PRICES ON THIS SITE ARE EACH PIECE UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.
Class Glass & Performance now offers a fiberglass body for a Street Rod luggage trailer. The body can be fitted to a small, inexpensive utility trailer such as one available from Northern Tool or Harbor Freight. These trailers are bolt together units and with a hacksaw and a drill the trailer frame can be easily cut down to fit our fiberglass body.
The trailer box (fiberglass parts only) $550.00
Trailer box with hinges, latch and gas struts $715.00
Fiberglass trailer fender $50.00 ea.
Body shown with stock trailer kit.
Body on same trailer after being cut down to fit with fiberglass fenders installed.
Overall deminsions of the box are 42" X 36" X 23".
Storage space is approximately 11.5 cubic feet.
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|Publication number||US6035255 A|
|Application number||US 08/980,957|
|Publication date||Mar 7, 2000|
|Filing date||Dec 1, 1997|
|Priority date||Dec 1, 1997|
|Publication number||08980957, 980957, US 6035255 A, US 6035255A, US-A-6035255, US6035255 A, US6035255A|
|Inventors||William F. Murphy, Andrew J. Reischer, John J. Orrange, Ian D. Bryant, Allison M. Fazio|
|Original Assignee||Schlumberger Technology Corporation|
|Export Citation||BiBTeX, EndNote, RefMan|
|Patent Citations (13), Non-Patent Citations (20), Referenced by (86), Classifications (4), Legal Events (4)|
|External Links: USPTO, USPTO Assignment, Espacenet|
Applicants hereby incorporate by reference simultaneously-filed U.S. patent application Ser. Nos. 08/980,956 and 08/980,958, respectively titled METHOD FOR CREATING, TESTING, AND MODIFYING GEOLOGICAL SUBSURFACE MODELS and APPARATUS FOR CREATING, TESTING, AND MODIFYING GEOLOGICAL SUBSURFACE MODELS.
1. Field of the Invention
Aspects of the present invention draw from the fields of geology, geography, geophysics, applied mathematics, computer science, software engineering, and ergonomics (as it relates to the design of computer interfaces). In particular, the present invention relates to computer-readable articles of manufacture which assist geologists (or others) in constructing, modifying, and testing geologically-consistent model(s) of the subsurface using geographic, well-bore, seismic, and geological analog data, as well as known principles of geology and geophysics.
2. Description of the Prior Art
Geologists are often required to construct models in order to facilitate the efficient extraction of hydrocarbons or minerals from the subsurface, or to control contaminants in subsurface reservoirs. A problem with constructing these models is that subsurface formations are typically either sparsely sampled or sampled at a low resolution, by measurements made in a borehole or by surface geophysical measurements. Also, the measured properties are frequently not those of direct interest to a person attempting to construct a model (e.g., seismic measurements respond to variations in acoustic impedance, whereas the geoscientist may be required to construct a model of the permeability within the subsurface). And, while there exists a large body of knowledge concerning the "interpretation" of well-log, seismic and other geophysical data (see, e.g., O. Serra, Sedimentary Environments from Wireline Logs, Schlumberger Technical Services Publication No. M-081030/SMP-7008 (1985)), the reality is that "interpretation" activities inevitably rely on the judgments of experienced geoscientists.
Thus, it is typically necessary to combine available measurements with geological knowledge (i.e., the knowledge typically possessed by geological "experts") in order to estimate the distribution of the parameters-of-interest in the subsurface. However, this process at least, as currently practiced is complex, cumbersome, and error-prone.
Typically, a geoscientist shrill attempt to interpret subsurface data on the basis of prior experience. Reasoning, based on analogies to well-characterized subsurface formations or outcrop, he/she will make assumptions about the distribution of geophysical parameters in the formation-of-interest. See, e.g., T. Dreyer, Geometry and Facies of Large-Scale Flow Units in Fluvial-Dominated Fan-Delta-Front Sequences, in M. Ashton (Ed.), Advances in Reservoir Geology, Geological Society Special Publication, 69, 135-174 (1993). When properly applied, this method of reasoning-by-analogy may allow the scientist to predict unknown properties-of-interest based upon available measurement(s) and assumptions about the nature of the formation (e.g., that it resembles the shape of a certain, known formation).
However, in addition to being a time-consuming and dependent upon the availability of appropriate geological "experts," this method of matching to analogue formations suffers from certain problems. In particular, as has been noted in the literature, e.g., I. D. Bryant and S. S. Flint, Quantitative Elastic Reservoir Geological Modeling: Problems and Perspectives, in S. S. Flint and I. D. Bryant (Eds.), Geological Modeling of Hydrocarbon Reservoirs and Outcrop Analogues, International Association of Sedimentologists Special Publication, 15, 3-20 (1993), and J. Alexander, A Discussion on the Use of Analogues for Reservoir Geology, in M. Ashton (Ed.), Advances in Reservoir Geology, Geological Society Special Publication, 69, 175-194 (1993), it is difficult to:
(i) ensure that the selected analogue is appropriate for a given subsurface formation; and
(ii) scale the analogue information to best fit the formation-of-interest.
At present, systematic, rigorous, and efficient methods for scaling the spatial statistics of an "analogue formation" to best match that of a formation- or reservoir-of-interest do not exist. And, even after an initial "analogue" model is created, no systematic, rigorous, and efficient method exists for verifying or testing the model.
A number of prior-art patents address the general topic of geological modeling. U.S. Pat. No. 4,646,240, METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING GEOLOGICAL FACIES, incorporated herein by reference, describes a technique for automatically determining lithological facies from well-log data.
U.S. Pat. No. 5,012,675, INTEGRATING MULTIPLE MAPPING VARIABLES FOR OIL AND GAS EXPLORATION, incorporated herein by reference, describes a technique for integrating geological survey data (e.g., topographic, bathymetric, free air and Bouguer gravity, magnetic, electromagnetic, geochemical, radioactivity, temperature, biotic, geological, and other (non-seismic and non-well-logging) surveys) to locate subsurface features useful for mineral exploration.
U.S. Pat. No. 4,648,268, METHOD OF DEFINING HOMOGENEOUS ROCK FORMATION ZONES ALONG A BOREHOLE ON THE BASIS OF LOGS, incorporated herein by reference, discloses a method for processing well-log data to define formation boundaries along the borehole.
U.S. Pat. No. 4,937,747, ITERATIVE DISJOINT CLUSTER AND DISCRIMINANT FUNCTION PROCESSING OF FORMATION LOG RESPONSES AND OTHER DATA, incorporated herein by reference, details a cluster analysis-based method for computing subsurface rock classifications from well-log data.
U.S. Pat. No. 4,991,095, PROCESS FOR THREE-DIMENSIONAL MATHEMATICAL MODELING OF UNDERGROUND VOLUMES, incorporated herein by reference, describes a technique for subsurface modeling utilizing a regular grid in the longitude-latitude plane and arbitrary resolution in the depth direction.
U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,671,136, PROCESS FOR SEISMIC IMAGING MEASUREMENT AND EVALUATION OF THREE-DIMENSIONAL SUBTERRANEAN COMMON-IMPEDANCE OBJECTS, 5,475,589, SYSTEM FOR EVALUATING SEISMIC SEQUENCE LITHOLOGY AND PROPERTY, AND FOR EVALUATING RISK ASSOCIATED WITH PREDICTING POTENTIAL HYDROCARBON RESERVOIR, SEAL, TRAP OR SOURCE, and 4,679,174, METHOD FOR SEISMIC LITHOLOGIC MODELING, all incorporated herein by reference, describe methods for constructing subsurface images and/or models from seismic data.
U.S. Pat. No. 5,671,344, PROCESS FOR DISPLAYING N DIMENSIONAL DATA IN AN N-1 DIMENSIONAL FORMAT, describes a method for displaying 3-D seismic data on a computer display.
None of these prior-art approaches, either individually or collectively, address the need for an interactive system which enables a skilled geoscientist to effectively create and evaluate multiple, alternative models, comprised of geologically plausible, space-filling objects, while simultaneously viewing relevant portions of a massive database of geographic and geophysical data. The instant invention, as described below, addresses these, and other, needs.
Generally speaking, and without intending to be limiting, one aspect of the invention relates to an article of manufacture for use in connection with a computer, such as, for example, an article of manufacture comprising a computer-readable storage medium having a program embodied therein which causes the computer to: select a region of the world to be modeled; provide geophysical and geographical data corresponding to the selected region of the world; provide an archive of known geological structures; and, provide an interface which permits a user to create a subsurface model of the identified region by: (a) selectively viewing a portion of the geographical and/or geophysical data, (b) selecting a structure from the archive, (c) transforming the selected structure in accordance with the geographical or geophysical data, and, (d) repeating steps (a), (b), and/or (c) to create the subsurface model.
Again, generally speaking, and without intending to be limiting, another aspect of the invention relates to an article of manufacture for use in connection with a computer, such as, for example, an article of manufacture comprising a computer-readable storage medium having a program embodied therein which causes the computer to: identify a region of the world whose subsurface is to be modeled; create a number of hypotheses regarding the geology of the identified region; test one or more of the hypotheses; and, modify one or more of the hypotheses.
Again, generally speaking, and without intending to be limiting, another aspect of the invention relates to an article of manufacture for use in connection with a computer, such as, for example, an article of manufacture comprising a computer-readable storage medium having a program embodied therein which causes the computer to: provide a user-interface for creating geological hypotheses; hierarchically organize hypotheses into a plurality of tree-like structures; reorganize the tree-like structures in accordance with user directions; and, maintain hierarchical, internal consistency among the hypotheses.
Again, generally speaking, and without intending to be limiting, another aspect of the invention relates to an article of manufacture for use in connection with a computer, such as, for example, an article of manufacture comprising a computer-readable storage medium having a program embodied therein which, for a selected region of the world, causes the computer to selectively display geographical data from the selected region, geophysical data from the selected region, and archive data from other regions.
The advantages of the instant invention include improved productivity in creating geological models and improved precision of the models themselves. As a result of superior modeling precision, well placement and production forecasting also improve.
One embodiment of the invention is depicted in the attached set of figures, which set is intended to be exemplary (and not exhaustive or limiting), and in which:
FIGS. 1A and 1B depicts the overall operation of the CyberGeologist system;
FIGS. 2-3 further detail selected elements of FIG. 1; and,
FIGS. 4-9 exemplify various states of the CyberGeologist user interface.
The invention is described with reference to a presently-preferred embodiment, CyberGeologist. CyberGeologist is a computer-implemented system. It includes a plurality of instructions, embodied in a computer-readable medium (including, without limitation, RAM, ROM, or other solid-state media, and/or magnetic, magneto-optical, or optical devices), which cause a computer (of any sort, including, without limitation, palm-top devices, so-called PDA's, PC's, engineering workstations, mini-computers, mainframe computers, and super-computers) to process data representative of geological and/or geophysical phenomena in accordance with the invention.
CyberGeologist is an interactive system, designed to assist the geoscientist in interpreting geophysical (and other) data, and to facilitate the construction of 3-D geological models therefrom. Consequently, as show in FIGS. 1A and 1B, CyberGeologist includes a user interface 210. User interface 210 includes graphical display device (of any sort, including, without limitation, a CRT display, flat-panel display, projection device, of virtual-reality goggle device), a user input device (of any sort, including, without limitation, a keyboard, mouse, other pointer device, voice-recognition system, or other biometric device), and instructions which cause the CyberGeologist system to compose appropriate displays (as exemplified in FIGS. 4-9) and react in accordance with user instructions.
CyberGeologist embodies a fundamentally new approach to geology. In essence, CyberGeologist is a toolkit for use by geologists in making decisions about oil and gas recovery. The user of CyberGeologist is able to predict, away from the borehole. These predictions are accomplished primarily by geology, and secondarily by tools for geologists to synergize their expertise with other data.
In nature, hydrocarbons are pooled in sediments that are heterogeneous and have compartments. This is why geology is important. If sediments appeared in simple, uniform layers, then geology would be unnecessary for recovery. But the compartments (in which hydrocarbons lie) are formed by the deposits of ancient rivers and beaches, for example, that have been buried by millions of years of sedimentation and deformed by mountain-building, and are more or less isolated. Faults may produce compartments. Seismic measurements often do not have the resolution to delineate the compartments; wellbores frequently are very few and very far between. The boundaries of these compartments control the flow paths for fluids (and gases) during recovery. The geologist, who has worked a lifetime on rivers and beaches, and is best trained to determine the compartment boundaries (for decision-making purposes), currently has no tool to do so.
CyberGeologist is a tool which assists the geologist in determining boundaries and flow paths, thus facilitating the efficient placement of wells in complex reservoirs.
Reference is now made to FIG. 1, which depicts the overall operation of the CyberGeologist system. (Note: While FIGS. 1-3 have certain arrows depicting an exemplary order of flow through the CyberGeologist system, there is, in reality, no requirement that the various modules or functions be invoked in any particular order; rather, user interface 210 is flexible, and permits a user to navigate through the modules in any order.) Using interface 210, a user selects his/her project, with the assistance of project manager 300. Basically, a project comprises a defined region of the earth's surface (and/or subsurface), along with a set of interpretations (or hypotheses) regarding the geological features in the defined region. In the case of a preexisting project, the project may include a variety of previously-created hypotheses. By contrast, in the case of new project, there is empty space, along with geographical (e.g., aerial surface photographs and topological maps) and geophysical (e.g., seismic 820, flow 830, and drilling 840) data.
As illustrated in FIG. 2, project initiation 310 illustratively comprises identifying the user 311, assigning a project name 312, and defining an objective 313. The system then generates a virtual-reality model of subsurface, from which the user directs his/her interpretation activities.
Generating a virtual subsurface 320 illustratively comprises obtaining geographical data from a database 321, rendering the geographical data 322 into a form appropriate for display and manipulation through the user interface, obtaining subsurface geophysical data 323, rendering the subsurface data 324 for use by the interface, and pruning the data 325 to include only that which the user wishes to include. Typically, the next step involves the user's defining various targets for viewing in the interface 330, which step illustratively comprises setting cameras and viewports 331 (and/or modifying cameras and viewports 332).
As depicted in FIG. 3, hypothesis manager 400 provides a framework for interpreting (and hence modeling) the subsurface world. With the various targets in view, the user creates (or augments) a hypothesis. In CyberGeologist, hypotheses are created and managed in tree-like structures. Thus, hypotheses are naturally organized into subsets. Any hypothesis may have one or more sub-hypotheses, each of which may also have one or more sub-hypotheses, etc.
A hypothesis assigns an interpretation (i.e., one or more properties) to a region of space (an "interval") in the virtual subsurface. Hypothesis generation begins by initiating a hypothesis 410. As shown in FIG. 3, hypothesis initiation illustratively comprises creating a record (or tag) for the hypothesis 411, identifying (or describing) the hypothesis 412, and reviewing the hierarchy 413 to place the hypothesis in its proper position in the hierarchy.
Next, the user will typically set the interval to which the hypothesis will pertain. In this step 420, geophysical data is viewed 421, and the user selects an interval-of-interest 422 for interpretation.
Interpreting the selected interval 430 illustratively comprises identifying the depositional system 431 and/or interpreting the stratigraphic sequence 432 in the selected interval. Interpretation 430 is performed interactively, by the user; he/she works with the interface to display geographical and geophysical data in a manner to reveal the property or feature upon which an interpretation is made.
Once a hypothesis is formulated, it preferably undergoes an immediate consistency check 440, the results of which are reported to the user. In CyberGeologist, consistency checking 440 illustratively comprises checking deductive logic 441 (e.g., to ensure self-consistency among parent and child hypotheses) and/or checking inferences 442 (e.g., against geophysical data).
Generally speaking, deduction operates from the general to the specific. A number of well-known geological rules lend themselves to deductive application, for example, Walther's Law: "The various deposits of the same facies area, and similarly, the sum of the rock of different facies area, were formed beside each other in space, but in crustal profile, we see them lying on top of each other. It is a basic statement of far-reaching significance that only those facies and facies area can be superimposed, primarily, that can be observed beside each other at the present time." (See O. Serra, 1985, at 49). Also, in regard to electro-facies, the Rule of Non-Crossing Correlations--"layers are deposited one over another, so that they can wedge out but they cannot cross" (O. Serra, 1985, at 187-88)--provides a basis for deductively checking the plausibility of an electro-facies sequence.
Inference, on the other hand, generally operates from the specific to the general. For example, a user may "infer," from well-log responses, that a given interval is a sandstone, thus relating the specific instance (i.e., the particular well-log response) to the more general (i.e., sandstones). Other inferential examples appear in the previously-incorporated '240 patent. See U.S. Pat. No. 4,646,240, col. 29, ln. 34 - col. 31, ln. 61.
Deductive rules can be used to check inferences. For example, assume that a user has inferred the clay content for a given region. Assume also that, independent of the data considered by the user, the database contains gamma-ray data, and that the gamma-ray data shows a low-level plateau in the region of interest. At this point, deductive application of known rules of gamma-ray interpretation (see, e.g., '240 patent, "Rule 008") can be used to determine the plausibility of the clay-content hypothesis.
Once a hypothesis passes these internal consistency checks, a user typically proceeds to the gallery 500. Gallery 500 provides an interface to a database of geological and geographical archive data, including, but not limited to, geographical data (such as aerial photographs, geological data (such as 2-D outcrop photographs, 3-D outcrop textures, core photos, and thin sections), geophysical data (such as seismic data, textural logs, well logs, vertical seismic profiles, and ground-penetrating radar data), and archive data, such geometrical objects or models (such as surfaces, geometries, and closed-form bodies) or other geological data (such as facies descriptions, biostratigraphy, and paleogeography).
Two basic tasks occur in the gallery. The first is model selection, and the second is selection of objects for placement into the subsurface 3-D world. The user typically will enter gallery 500 with some piece of data and browse the archive gallery 510 looking for examples of bodies fitted to data which, when properly fitted, most closely match the incoming data; or, the user may enter with no data and wish to view all objects, generic or fitted, and pick one. Gallery 500 is preferably organized into subsets of related objects; thus, browsing through the gallery may involve selecting a subset 520, and reviewing the contents therein. He/she may then review a realization 530 of the selected object in a 3-D viewer. Once a template is selected 540, the user may proceed to the workshop 600.
Workshop 600 allows the user to interact with varying data types in 3-D, and at the correct scale. This allows the user to value the data, instead of a generalization. There are two objectives: the first is three dimensional interpretation, and the second is model building.
The purpose of the workshop is to allow the user to interact with the scales, and manipulate models in a uniform three dimensional context. Data from the project can be displayed in concert with the 3-D image of the template. The user selectively views the data at scales ranging from centimeters to kilometers. The workshop viewer allows the user to interact with the project data using a set of tools. These tools provide the following functions: image processing of the seismic volume, selection of data types and representation on a per well or per project basis, camera control, one-dimensional exaggeration, etc. Another set of tools allows the user to make interpretive changes and deformations.
Using these tools, the user can attempt to fit an archive template 610 to the project data. Typically, this process will involve several modifications or transformations of the template 620 to achieve an acceptable fit.
Reference is now made to FIG. 4, which depicts user interface 210, as it would appear shortly after project initialization. Navigation window 211 permits the user to invoke project, geology, archive, vault, workshop, and pathfinder functions. Command window 213a shows a history 213a-1 of the commands issued to CyberGeologist, and provides an input field 213a-2 through which an advanced user can operate the system in command-line mode. Information window 212a displays a history of diagnostic and/or status-indicating response messages from CyberGeologist. Project window 214 provides a plurality of menus/forms for project selection, initialization, or management. And window 215 displays a selected rendering of the virtual subsurface.
Depicted in window 215 is an illustrative 3-D seismic volume 215a and a plurality of wellbores 215b. Command window history list 213a-1 shows that the user has selected a cells from the "boonsville" project, loaded this data, and established a camera position/direction for window 215's view. Status information displayed in information window 212a verifies CyberGeologist's successful completion of this select/load/position command sequence.
Reference is now made to FIG. 5, which depicts a further illustrative view of the CyberGeologist interface 210. Here, navigation window 211b appears in a compacted form, but still provides the same functionality as window 211. Window 215's view of the virtual subsurface is now partially obscured behind other windows. (Note: The user has complete control to position these, as well as other, windows in whatever configuration is desired, so as, for example, to simultaneously display geographical, geophysical, wellbore, archive, and/or project status data in whatever combination is desired.)
Command window 213b indicates that the user has selected a well 217 (i.e., well "by18d") from virtual subsurface 215, and information window 212b confirms the selection. Command window 213b further reveals that the user has invoked the workshop's "geology" tool, and, once again, information window 212b confirms invocation of the geology tool and the parameters of its invocation.
Window 421 illustrates one aspect of the geology tool interface. Depth is represented along the vertical dimension, and a depth slider 423a permits the user to select a depth for display. A plurality of further sliders 423b-e provide control of other display parameters.
Geology window 421 includes a number of side-by-side illustrative tracks 424a-d. (Once again, these tracks can vary in number and type, all under user control. Those shown are merely exemplary.)
Track 424a displays an exemplary section of an FMI image. Formation Micro Imager ("FMI"), a trademark of Schlumberger, is a resistivity-based wellbore imaging tool. The depiction of an FMI image in FIG. 6 is merely exemplary. Track 424a could alternatively contain any known type of wellbore data. The object is to enable the user to effectively segment the wells to focus attention on a small sub-portion of the formation volume) Since FMI images have azimuthal resolution, slider 423b provides a means for selecting the orientation of the track 424a image.
A common characteristic of wellbore data is that, over substantial depths, it often varies too much for meaningful, contrast-based visual display. This phenomenon is evident in track 424a where, between depths 422a and 422d, the image is essentially white. CyberGeologist provides a renormalization tool, whereby sections of the data can be renormalized and displayed at maximum contrast, to support the interpretation task. Track 424b displays a renormalized portion (i.e., between depths 422a and 422d) of track 424a's FMI image. (Renormalization is just one of a variety of image enhancement and processing tools in the CyberGeologist toolkit. Other operations, such as internal segmentation, grainsize characterization, and sequence stratigraphy, are provided as well.)
As is apparent in FIG. 5, the renormalized image 424b reveals a number of interpretive possibilities. Using the images, as well as any other data that the user may wish to consult, the geoscientist can begin the process of hypothesizing the dips and other features of the subsurface. FIG. 5 illustrates several hypotheses (e.g., 425a-b) concerning dips in the formation facies.
Tracks 424c-d provide an illustration of further hypotheses concerning the depicted well section. As can be seen in track 424c, the user has hypothetically identified two sections 426a-b as point bars in a meandering river, and has identified the lithology of point bar 426b as a sandstone. The user can continue this process of creating hypotheses, changing the data windows (e.g., renormalizing, selecting and viewing other types of log data if available, looking at core data, etc.), creating alternative hypotheses, deleting implausible hypotheses, etc., as long as need. Then, after the user has arrived at a satisfactory, self-consistent set of hypotheses, he/she will then proceed to the next step--identifying appropriate analogue(s) for the region(s)-of-interest.
Reference is now made to FIG. 6, which depicts a further illustrative view of the CyberGeologist interface 210. As shown in command window 213c, and confirmed by information window 212c, the user has queried the archive 500 and invoked a gallery window 550 to display the retrieved analogue data.
Gallery window 550 provides a pictorial means for navigating the archive of geological analogue data. Visible in window 550 are a plurality of selectable thumbnail images (e.g., 551a-d), each preferably corresponding to a 3-D archive object. These archive objects can include both examples from nature (e.g., 551a-d) as well as geometrical models (e.g., 551e).
Gallery window 550 also provides a visual interface for searching the archive to find structures of interest. In its browse/search mode, each of the thumbnails (e.g., 551a-e) of gallery window 550 permits the user to retrieve related (e.g., graphically or geologically similar) structures from the archive, which then are displayed in thumbnail form, permitting further selection and search. Alternatively, the user can search or browse the archive by entering search queries in command window 213c, with the results again being displayed gallery window 550.
After searching/browsing the archive through gallery window 550, the user may select a particular structure (e.g., thumbnail 552) for more detailed examination. Reference is now made to FIG. 7, which depicts a further illustrative view of the CyberGeologist interface 210, in which the user has selected thumbnail 552 (see FIG. 6) for further examination. As shown in command window 213c (and confirmed in information window 212d), the user has selected an archive object (designated "rio puerco") for detailed examination in window 553.
Window 553 provides a complete set of visual controls, thus permitting the user to view any aspect of the available 3-D geometrical detail. Among the illustrated controls are a set of graphical editor controls 554a (which control positioning, scaling, etc.) and a set of 3-D rotational controls 554b-d. Using window 553, the geoscientist can explore the selected object to identify particular features it might contain (e.g., rivers, beaches) which can be analogized to the observed subsurface data (such as that shown in FIG. 5, window 421).
Reference is now made to FIG. 8, which depicts a further illustrative view of the CyberGeologist interface 210, in which a geometrical vault object 556a (along with several transformations 556b-c of it) is displayed in a workshop window 555. As shown in command window 213e and information window 212e, the user has selected a "pointbar" object 556a for display and manipulation in the workshop.
The workshop provides a variety of tools for selecting, manipulating, and deforming (e.g., stretching, cropping, conforming to lines/surfaces, etc.) 3-D geometrical objects. Using the workshop, the geologist creates and reshapes a geometrical object to fit observed features of the subsurface formations. FIG. 8 shows two exemplary transformations 556b-c of the pointbar object 556a.
Reference is now made to FIG. 9, which depicts a further illustrative view of the CyberGeologist interface 210. Here, an additional workshop window 561 has been created (see command window 213f and information window 212f) to display a selected seismic horizon from subsurface 215. The user then applies CyberGeologist's "pathfinder" tool to "place" the pointbar 562 object, and deform it to fit the observed seismic contours.
Having now "placed" the pointbar object in the subsurface, one exemplary pass through the CyberGeologist workflow is now complete. To briefly recap, the process began with selection of a subsurface region of interest, continued with detailed observation, renormalization, and interpretation of available subsurface data, then proceeded to review and search of archive data for possible sources of analogue data, continued by selection of a geometrical object from the vault and deformation of the selected object to align with the formation contours, and finished by fitting the selected/deformed object to match the seismic contours of the formation. Through repetition of this process, the geologist can create highly accurate, geologically meaningful models of subsurface formations.
Finally, CyberGeologist preferably interfaces with a Validation Gauntlet 810 (see FIG. 1) to assist the geoscientist in validating the created model(s). Validation may involve one or more of the following: (i) comparison with seismic reflector data 820 (techniques for performing such comparisons are well known in the art); (ii) comparison with well-log data 840 (which can be accomplished either with mathematical or artificial intelligence (i.e., deduction and inference) techniques); and/or (iii) comparison with flow data 840 (see, e.g., U.S. Pat. No. 5,548,563, WELL TEST IMAGING, incorporated herein by reference). Alternatively, or as an additional, final step, a user can request a detailed geological simulation 900 to assist in deciding 100 whether to accept, reject, or modify the prospective subsurface model.
While the foregoing has described and exemplified aspects of various embodiments of the present invention, those skilled in the art will recognize that alternative elements and techniques, and/or combinations and permutations of the described elements and techniques, can be substituted for, or added to, the embodiments and methods described herein.
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While returning to Montana from a fling in New York, wealthy Joan Prescott leaves the train, intending to return to the big city. She runs into handsome cowboy Larry and gets engaged. On ...
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Three department store girls--Connie, Franky, and Jerry--share an apartment on West 91st Street in New York City. Each earns little more than 20 dollars per week. Jerry is the sensible one,... See full summary »
When her rich oilman father is killed, Bingo, raised in the wilds of South America, inherits the company. Her guardians Ben and Howard send her to New York for civilizing but on the way she... See full summary »
Valentine Winters goes to Paris to meet the divorced mother she has never known. She becomes involved with dissipated Tony and when their car rolls over is saved by Harvard footballer Bob. ... See full summary »
Bob Blake and his boys arrive at Joe Jackson's ranch to find him missing. While Slim cheats Dusty out of his money using ventriloquism and marked cards, Blake tries to find Jackson. ... See full summary »
Tex is sent to investigate miners being killed and their mines confiscated. The culprit is Evans and after Tex joins the gang, he is sent to kill two more miners. When Estaban is killed, Tex is put on trial for all three murders.
Domineering Harriet Craig holds more regard for her home and its possessions than she does for any person in her life. Among those she treats like household objects are her kind husband ... See full summary »
While returning to Montana from a fling in New York, wealthy Joan Prescott leaves the train, intending to return to the big city. She runs into handsome cowboy Larry and gets engaged. On their wedding night she does a sultry dance with Jeff which ends with a prolonged kiss. Larry slugs Jeff. Angry Joan entrains for New York, but train robbers kidnap her. The leader of the pretend-bandits is Larry. Written by
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This film was first telecast in New York City on the Late, Late Show Monday 29 September 1958 on WCBS (Channel 2); its San Francisco television premiere occurred 25 February 1959 on KGO-TV (Channel 7). See more »
High society gal Crawford falls for aw-shucks ranch-hand Brown in a somewhat predictable, but well-played, romance-cum-morality play. Crawford even sings a Broadway-flavored trail ballad, and while she is certainly no Jeanette Macdonald (one was enough!), she does a creditable job with the material she has to work with. She and Brown both play their roles to their respective hilts, and provide intriguing insights into America's pre-Code morals as depicted by Hollywood. Not to be missed: excellent comedy cameos by Cliff Edwards (later famed as the voice of Jiminy Cricket in Disney's animated classic "Pinocchio") and Benny Rubin (a teasingly fey Yiddish fella). Well worth a look-see!
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[yapc] CTA travel this weekend
David E. Wheeler
david at kineticode.com
Sat Jun 14 14:52:37 PDT 2008
On Jun 14, 2008, at 14:42, Walt Mankowski wrote:
> Well, the nice thing about the visitor card is that you pay one price
> and use it for n days (where n is 1, 2, 3 or 5). Alternatively you
> can get a normal fare card, put some money on it, and have it deduct
> from the card every time you ride.
> Places you might want to use it are:
> a) back and forth from the airport
> b) to the pre-conference dinner Sunday night
> c) to dinner Monday or Wednesday night
> d) any touristy things you might want to do
> A 5 day card is $18. Otherwise it's a base fare of $2/ride, with a
> complex system of discounts described at
> If you're going to be here 5 days or less (say, Sunday to Thursday)
> it's probably easiest to just get a visitor pass. The main reason I
> didn't get one is that I'm going to be here 6 days, so I'd have had to
> get another card anyway.
Exactly what I wanted to know, thanks!
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The Urban Outfitters Holocaust Shirt
Either Urban Outfitters doesn’t have an adequate PR budget or their attempt at “edginess” needs some retooling, because they are in the news again for putting out yet another ethnically offensive t-shirt. This newest affront is a yellow t-shirt with what looks like a six-pointed Jewish star sewn on the chest pocket. As one report puts it, it has “unfortunate overtones of the yellow badge Jewish people were forced to wear under the Nazi regime.” Consequently, Jewish groups, including the Anti-Defamation League have voiced their outrage.
Urban clearly hasn’t learned from the recent St. Patrick’s Day debacle when it sold t-shirts with the slogans like “Irish I Was Drunk” and “Kiss Me, I’m Drunk, or Irish, or Whatever.” Nor has the lawsuit filed earlier this year by the Navajo Nation tribe alleging trademark infringement over, among other things, underwear and flasks with the word “Navajo” on it resulted in more cautious behavior.
The shirt’s designer has put out a statement saying that they were, in fact, aware of what the final “patchwork” resembled on a prototype and therefore removed it completely from the shirts that actually shipped. But at least they're spreading the offence around - perhaps come the fall collections, they'll find the time to upset Mexicans, Asians and African-Americans.
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The View From 1776
Obama Knows What’s Best For You
- The entire point and objective of Congress in formulating their "Sequestration" bill was to make the failure to achieve a "grand bargain" so painful that the House and Senate would be forced to act responsibly. Remember that the House Republicans overwhelmingly voted for this measure and Speaker John Boehner reported with glee that he gotten "98% of what he wanted" in the measure.
To now seek to ameliorate the impact of the Sequester would be counter to the original intent of Congress.
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