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US mid-terms: Republicans poised to take Senate
The Republican Party is on the verge of taking the US Senate, where they need just one more seat to win control of the chamber, initial results in the US mid-term elections show.
The party has already won five Senate seats - in Arkansas, Colorado, Montana, South Dakota and West Virginia.
In Florida and Wisconsin, Republican governors have survived tough re-election battles.
The Republicans are also projected to strengthen their hold on the House.
One of the key early results came in Kentucky, where Republican Senate Minority Leader McConnell fended off Democrat Alison Lundergan Grimes, positioning himself to lead the chamber should the Republicans win the majority.
"I've heard your concerns, I've made them my own, you will be heard in Washington," he said.
"When you get right down to it that's what this campaign was really all about. It's wasn't about me or my opponent. It was about a government that people can no longer trust."
As polls close across the country, early results indicate a number of both Democratic and Republican Senate incumbents have held onto their seats.
Projections show Republicans have retained seats in Alabama, Georgia, Kansas, Maine, Mississippi, Nebraska, Oklahoma, South Carolina and Tennessee.
Democrats have retained seats in Delaware, Massachusetts, New Jersey and Rhode Island.
They have also held on to the key Senate seat of New Hampshire.
In Louisiana - a key state for the Republicans to win - the contest for the Senate will go to a run-off in December after the Democratic incumbent failed to win an outright majority.
As well as about a third of the 100-seat Senate, all 435 members of the House of Representatives, 36 out of 50 state governors, and countless state and local offices are up for election.
In the governor elections, Democrat Tom Wolf has unseated the Republican incumbent Tom Corbett.
But elsewhere the Republicans fended off strong challenges.
In Arkansas, Republican Asa Hutchinson defeated Democrat Mike Ross.
Wisconsin Republican Governor Scott Walker, who is considered to have presidential aspirations, fended off Democrat Mary Burke.
In Florida, Republican Rick Scott held off a challenge from Democrat Charlie Crist, himself a former Republican governor of the state who switched parties.
Republican incumbents also retained their seats in Alabama, Iowa, Michigan, New Mexico, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota and Tennessee.
The Democrat Andrew Cuomo has been re-elected as governor in New York. Democratic incumbent governors also won re-election in New Hampshire and California.
Throughout the campaign, the Democrats have battled to stay ahead as President Barack Obama's approval ratings fell to the lowest they have been since he was elected.
Many analysts have predicted a Republican victory as Mr Obama's popularity rate has failed to climb much above 40%, despite recent improvements in the economy.
If the Republicans succeed in taking control of the Senate from the Democratic Party, Mr McConnell is set to become the majority leader.
As the Republicans already have a convincing hold over the lower House of Representatives, a win in the Senate would give them the power to shut down Mr Obama's policies in the last two years of his term.
Analysis: Jon Sopel, North America editor
I have spoken to Democrats and Republicans and they all said the same thing - they were sick of the partisan posturing, the gridlock, the inability to work together, the dysfunctional relationship between Congress and White House, between legislature and executive.
All of which begs the question - what difference will it make if the Republicans do take control of the Senate?
Some are predicting that it will be gridlock on steroids. In other words, just like before - only worse.
Others, who've clearly read Voltaire's Candide and based their philosophy on the ever-optimistic Dr Pangloss, think we will go to the sunny uplands of politics.
Will the US mid-term elections change anything?
Aside from Mr Obama's unpopularity, there is no single issue that dominates this mid-term poll.
Instead voters have been swayed by a broad variety of concerns including the economy, the environment, immigration, foreign policy, abortion and healthcare. In addition, the Republicans have sought to make the election a referendum on Mr Obama's policies and performance.
Across the board, voters have expressed their dissatisfaction with both parties' inability to co-operate in Congress and the resulting gridlock this has caused.
Six Senate races to watch
- North Carolina - Kay Hagan v Thom Tillis
- Arkansas - Mark Pryor v Tom Cotton
- Colorado - Mark Udall v Cory Gardner
- Georgia - Michelle Nunn v David Perdue
- Iowa - Joni Ernst v Bruce Braley
- Kansas - Greg Orman v Pat Roberts


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(CNN) – He asserted two years ago that anyone who visits Las Vegas in the summertime is "stupid," but New Jersey Chris Christie is nonetheless headed to Sin City Thursday for a speaking gig and a fundraiser with key Nevada Republicans.
Christie will attend a private event "hosted" by Sheldon and Miriam Adelson in Las Vegas on Thursday, his re-election campaign told CNN. While the Adelsons' names are on the invitation, the couple will not be attending since they're out of town, a source with knowledge of the event said. The event was first reported by the Las Vegas Sun.
Adelson and his wife were top givers to outside conservative groups in the last election cycle – he donated tens of millions of dollars to super PACs, campaign committees and candidates. He's the chairman and chief executive of the Las Vegas Sands Corporation.
Christie is running for re-election in New Jersey, though polls show him running far ahead of his Democratic rival, state Sen. Barbara Buono.
While in Las Vegas, his campaign said Christie would also speak at the meeting of the Knowledge is Power Program (KIPP), a nationwide network of public charter schools. He'll then head to the National Governors Association meetings in Milwaukee.
Nevada, aside from being the home of Sheldon Adelson, has also been a key early voting state in presidential primary contests. Christie is considered a potential candidate for the 2016 GOP presidential nomination.
If he does run, voters in the Silver State may point out the governor's 2011 remarks about Las Vegas – which he was deriding in an attempt to drum up support for his own state's gambling mecca, Atlantic City.
"There is no reason people should go to Las Vegas in the summer," Christie said. "Why would you go to the middle of the desert in the summer? You'd have to be stupid to do that."
CNN's Jim Acosta and Paul Steinhauser contributed to this report.
Christie is building up his campaign war chest for his 2016 election attempt. He is too combative to be president. He could be an effective VP if he were to review every department for problems with the major assumption that he'd accept and actually care about the job. He's only cared about certain parts and people of NJ. That would be the wealthy and the shore.
Sheldon Adelson ,
Chris Christie just lost my vote !
the GOP establishment is making BIG moves. ok Teapeople, what say you.
the mid-terms and the GOP primary are going to be very interesting, to say the least.
If Adelson thinks that he can recruit Christie as a puppet, I would love to be the fly on the wall during that conversation.
Well, might as well meet one of the people who's offering to buy you, right?
"There is no reason people should go to Las Vegas in the summer," Christie said. "Why would you go to the middle of the desert in the summer? You'd have to be stupid to do that."
Ah, but when Adelson speaks, apparently Christie yells 'how high' ... and willingly jumps in giddy agreement ... desert or no desert.
While in Las Vegas, his campaign said Christie would also speak at the meeting of the Knowledge is Power Program (KIPP), a nationwide network of public charter schools.
I don't like charter schools. Never have. I think they represent the systematic dismantling of our public schools system. I've never understood how is it that they are even constitutional. They seem pretty separate and unequal to the other schools to me. Arguing the benefits it provides for some students, but not all, is my point.
Conducting a lottery to see who can and cannot attend is straight out of sci-fi stories and movies. It is a lotttery system to get into Starfleet Academy. That's higher education. Charter schools are at the basic level, creating an unbalanced playing field for some students from the word "go." I don't think I will ever understand it.
This guy did what he had to when his state was hit by Hurricane Sandy. Any governor would have done the same. Remembr mr. Mardi Gras and that Barbour during the horizon oil spill?
Now he is back to what and who he is a bully rethug.
Maybe he can melt away some of that body fat that will need surgery.

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Sony Mobile Communications
After five years at the heart of Sony's Bravia TV department, Takao Yagi moved to focus on mobile technology in 2004. Since then he has been a core part of the team that has delivered some of the world's leading mobile displays. Here he talks to us about the new display on Xperia Z3, the technologies behind it, and how they come together to create our best display ever.
Mobile displays are always a balancing act. We strike the balance between vivid and natural colours, between brightness and battery life, between software and hardware – and when new technologies come along they allow us as engineers more flexibility in how we achieve this balance.
In Xperia Z2 we brought in a new kind of LED and, when matched with new software, it allowed us to strike a much better balance between vivid and natural colours, (you can read more about how we managed that here). The new technologies in Xperia Z2 had given us a great flexible palette to work with and software that would allow us to control the palette in any way we wanted. Our next challenge then revolved around brightness, and in Xperia Z3 we've introduced a number of new technologies to help meet it.
We know from our research that brightness is linked with memory in the human mind. The more vivid the memory, the brighter we remember it, and as designers we always try to create on-screen experiences that mirror the way we experience the real world, so it was really important that we found a way of creating brighter displays, but we also knew that they couldn't compromise on battery life. We approached this challenge from three separate directions.
First, we introduced a new algorithm called "local adaptive contrast" that analyzes each pixel and optimizes every pixel contrast, having much larger dynamic range of contrast per pixel without increasing backlight intensity. That allows us to control how much light each cell lets through, and in doing so get the most brightness possible without using more battery.
The second step was that we took an approach that focussed on the way people perceive colours, and whites in particular. I know it sounds odd but there are lots of different kinds of whites. Warm whites can have some barely perceptible red and yellow tones in them whereas "cool" whites are more towards the blue end of the spectrum. Over the last few years, these cool whites have become the accepted colours for a lot of film and television, mostly because they are perceived as brighter than the warm whites. In smartphones manufacturers tend to stay away from the cool whites because they use more battery to produce but, live colour LEDs enable us to tune white colours by shifting the phosphor material instead of cutting light by colour filters. That gives us huge benefit in terms of achieving colour tuning without any battery impact.
Finally, we added in two new technologies to optimise things even further – we adapted higher light-efficiency LEDs so that we could increase brightness as well without increasing backlight power, and we introduced "memory on display". This means we use some dedicated memory on the display which "remembers" what's on the screen at any one time. This means that where you are displaying a static image, the display doesn't need to use the phone's processor to constantly refresh the image. This means the screen uses far less processor power, and in turn saves a lot of battery.
In each case these three approaches have been combined to create a screen that is brighter without compromising on battery performance. In fact, they have been so successful that we've managed to increase the brightness of the screen by approximately 20% and still set it in a smartphone that can handle up to two days' usage. It is a testament to Sony's heritage in this area and it's a screen that we can genuinely say represents the best of Sony's expertise and technology.


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Cubicle 7 Add To One Ring Role-Playing Game With New Rohan Supplement
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If you've been travelling through Middle-Earth with The One Ring Role-Playing Game from Cubicle 7 then you'll want to head off on more adventures with the upcoming supplement called Horse-Lords Of Rohan...
This new supplement does what it says on the tin and allows you to explore more of the world of the Rohirrim and includes rules and helpful guides for horse taming, riding and mounted combat in the world of Middle-Earth.
As well as learning about the men of Rohan you'll also be taken on an adventure into the Forest of Fangorn and even as far as Isengard which Saruman calls home.
It's a wild land worthy of exploring and the books from Cubicle 7 are packed with masses of great artwork that really brings the world to life.
Have you played their role-playing game?
"As well as learning about the men of Rohan you'll also be taken on an adventure into the Forest of Fangorn..."


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Here is a map to show foraging areas in Milton Keynes. We encourage you to add your own information to it to build up a comprehensive record of local foraging places.
The Parks Trust also have a map of some of the local foraging spaces in MK.
The Woodland Trust have put together a guide on responsible foraging.
Sourcing local food
MK Food Revolution are a local organisation who promote local food production and sourcing. Theybare putting together a map showing local food producers in and around MK. Click here to visit their website to find out more.
MK Food Revolution also host MK Feast, an event which showcases local producers. The date of the next event is 8th July 2018.
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I haven't made it a secret that I hate reality shows. From 'Basketball Wives' to 'The Real Housewives of Atlanta', I hate all of these shows. I try to give them a chance in the beginning hoping they'll prove me wrong and actually display some redeeming qualities, but it never fails they always find their way to the gutter.
So you know I was a little skeptical when I found out there was going to be a reality show based around the family of superstar singer, Toni Braxton. But in an attempt to give the show a chance, I watched the debut last year and let's just say I've been hooked every since. Outside the show being very entertaining (which it is) and centered around a strong family unit, I love the fact that the show displays how the women utilize therapy.
Yes, therapy is the reason why I love the show. You know I am a very big proponent of therapy and believe black people especially need to utilize it more. The women of 'Braxton Family Values' (BFV) take advantage of all that therapy has to offer. They go to group counseling, marriage counseling, and psychoanalytic therapy. These ladies definitely run the gamut when it comes to seeking outside help for their problems.
Therapy is one of those things that has carried a serious stigma when it comes to the African American community. For the most part, if African Americans seek outside help it's normally from a clergy or someone in a religious position of authority. Rarely would we seek help from a professional whose been trained in psychoanalysis and therapy. But the times are changing and more African Americans are seeking out therapy.
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You can view the Planning Application online, the application number at Tandridge District Council is: 2013/1469.
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Without the extension to Greenlawn cemetery bereaved people and the ethnic community will entirely lose the choice of a new grave, and a cemetery located south of Croydon. The only option, if Croydon is to continue to offer new burial space to the bereaved, is to either extend Greenlawn or open a new cemetery site in the borough. The latter option has been thoroughly explored as discussed in the introduction and no suitable site has been identified.
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Question: I'd be grateful if you could toss some Sons of Anarchy scoop my way. —Ron
Ausiello: Don't look for Clay to find an easy way out of the pokey. Asked how long Ron Perlman's ex-SAMCRO frontman will be behind bars in Season 6, series creator Kurt Sutter acknowledged that the character backed himself into quite a corner. "That's a rough one," he says. "We're going to have to play out that storyline a little bit to know exactly where it goes. We're still kind of figuring out the ramifications of everything in terms of where he lands." The bigger question is whether there's anyone left in Charming who gives a damn about him. "The interesting thing is by having the two people he loved most in terms of the club, Juice and Gemma, kind of turn on him," Sutter notes. "I do think there was a moment where, even though you despise Clay to an extent, you actually felt sorry fort this guy. So yeah, there's not a lot of sympathy out there."
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Question: Any news on the upcoming season of Sons of Anarchy? —Teresa
Ausiello: As a matter of fact, yes: Sutter essentially confirms that Jax has given up on the fantasy of ever getting out of the family business. "I think Jax has made the decision, 'This is my life, this is what I'm supposed to be doing, but can I do it the right way? Can I get us out of guns? Can I go legit?," shares the boss. "He's at the same precipice his dad was at 25 years ago. It's not so much about getting out but, 'Can I make it less dangerous and keep people safe? Can I keep my family whole?' That's the shift that has happened."
Question: So… 90210 is ending. Can you give us any sneak peeks as to what's going to happen? —Sanjana
Ausiello: A major character will be diagnosed with the Big C (and I'm not talking about chlamydia.)
Question: I'm curious about this first son of Victoria's on Revenge. Will we meet him this season? —Sam
Ausiello: Unlikely. Word around the Hamps is V's MIA demon spawn will turn up next fall.
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Ausiello: Laurie Holden certainly seemed game for a comeback when I chatted with her after Sunday's finale, but it's ultimately up to series creator Robert Kirkman and new showrunner Scott M. Gimple. For his part, Kirkman tells me there's "definitely some room to [further explore] the relationship between Michonne and Andrea" moving forward, adding, "It's always a possibility."
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Ausiello: Although the penultimate episode strongly implied that Jimmy was about to sail away to his death, Emmy Rossum tells TVLine that his ultimate fate remains a mystery — even to her. "They shot a bunch of different things [in the finale] in terms of Jimmy, and they're not telling us what they're airing," she says. "So I'm not really sure how the season ends, to be honest." Meanwhile, Rossum says we should also be "worried about Frank, because we're going to see him take the biggest toll in the finale."
Question: What should we brace for in the Justified finale? The whole Winona/glider thing has me fearing the worst. –Elicia
Ausiello: Your intuition, like all of ours, would be spot-on. "Raylan has got a lot of s–t to deal with" during Season 4's final hour, says Timothy Olyphant. "Winona is in trouble, and he's going to have to deal with it by making some tough decisions." All told, the actor-producer said of his just-renewed FX hit, "I'm really proud of this season, and I think it's a nice finale." (For Joelle Carter's take on the finale, scroll down for the latest episode of Spoiler Alert!.)
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Ausiello: [Crickets] So… Dan Byrd told us that this week's Breakfast Club-themed episode is "one of my favorites" from all of Season 4, as the C-d-Sers expose their inner monologues willy-nilly. Although everyone, Travis included, gets to partake in the gimmick, "There's definitely more voiceover with Jules" after she lands in "grocery store jail." Says Byrd, "It's a great little tool to add more comedy, to be able to say what anybody's thinking at that moment."
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Ausiello: Flattery won't get you everywhere but it will score you scoop, Liz. During a recent Season 3 set visit, Beau Mirchoff told TVLine that Jenna and Matty are "pretty great" as an official couple, adding, "They both care about each other a whole lot." But as Shakespeare once wrote, the course of true love neverith did runneth smoothith. "I hate to say it, but I wonder if Matty cares for Jenna a little bit too much," the actor teased, before delivering this little tidbit: "You get to learn more about Matty this year in his home life. He's not as happy as people may think." (BTW, Season 3 launches on April 16.)
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Ausiello: Exec producer Amy Harris is feeling so optimistic about a renewal that she's already prepping her pitch to The CW for a possible second season. The theme? The age of innocence… lost! "After those [firsts] have happened and you've had some betrayal and some hurt along the way, who do you become?" muses Harris. Ideally, the start of Season 2 will feature "those hot, steamy New York summers mixed with the country club of Castlebury. That is going to lead to some exciting, very sexy stories." By the way, did you see this tease about a Sex and the City character who's mentioned in next Monday's finale? Well, sources confirm to Ask Ausiello exclusively that we "might" meet him/her in the flesh during that aforementioned Season 2 heat wave.
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Ausiello: A major character switches sides, and someone we thought was dead turns up very much alive.
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Ausiello: I know the cast received a very subtle warning not to share the contents of the script with anyone. I also know that it will be big — literally and figuratively. "The last two episodes of the season work together as a giant two-week finale," reveals consulting producer (and Scandal co-star) Dan Bucatinsky, who penned the episode leading into the two-part closer. Titled "Do You Believe in Magic," the hour — Season 9's 22nd (of 24) — is "an exploration of magic," Bucatinsky explains. "The magic of medicine, and also the magic of romance and the ways in which the revelation of a secret can play both as a blessing or a curse." (Secret?! This secret?!) On the Mer-Der front, the abracadabra-themed ep will explore their "tantalizing and terrifying" emotions as they await the birth of their child. "They're looking at both the magic of creating a family and the scariness of not knowing."
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Question: What's coming up on The Americans? It's my favorite new show! —Hannah
Ausiello: The Season 1 finale's coming up, and according to exec producer Joel Fields it will delve deeper into the '80s phenomenon known as (the other) Star Wars. "That will play a fun role in the finale," Fields reveals, noting, "Nobody called it Star Wars in 1981. It was Strategic Defense or the Anti-Ballistic Missile Program, which was a mouthful." Fields is particularly interested in exploring the Day After-esque paranoia that pervaded society during that time. "We genuinely wondered when there might be a global, thermonuclear confrontation that would result in the end of all civilization in the matter of moments," he recalls. "That was a real possibility that hung over all of us then. And that's such an interesting world to [dramatize]."
Question: I need some Hart of Dixie scoop, please! —Audrey
Ausiello: A New York-bound Zoe will experience the flight from hell in the season finale when a passenger falls ill and, naturally, she's the only doctor on board. Now I have a question for you: Who do you think is accompanying her on this trip? Because rumor has it she's not travelling alone.
Question: Do you know anything about Royal Pains' fifth season? —Cristina
Ausiello: Hope you're sitting down, because we have it on good authority that Evan's well-heeled artist wife is getting a (gulp) 9-to-5 job. The show is casting the recurring role of Russel Berger, a fortysomething curator at Sutton and Chesterfield's, where Paige is interviewing for an internship. Her fastidious potential boss looks her up and down, rolls his eyes and sighs, "Oh, that's right… you're a woman." How rude (and kinda hilarious)!
Question: What's happening with Monday Mornings on TNT? Has it been renewed? —Robin
Ausiello: If by "renewed" you mean "on the verge of cancellation," then yes, it's been renewed.
Question: Got any Glee scoop coming up for Santana? Maybe a new love interest? —Ashley
Ausiello: Ryan Murphy strongly hinted at that very possibility in a Twitter Q&A on Monday. Responding to a question about future Brittany/Santana duets, Murphy said, "Wouldn't you rather see Santana singing to a hot together girl in NY who could emotionally give her a real relationship? I do." (For the record, I do, too.) Meanwhile, the rumors are true: Rachel will dust off "Don't Stop Believing" for her Funny Girl audition (but there's a small, super-fun twist).
Question: Any juicy spoiler re: the Bones season finale? I'm nearly dying with anxiety! —Maria
Ausiello: What's scarier than Pelant unleashed? Pelant unleashed with a [SPOILER]!
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Glenn was a shop teacher at Lower Paxton Junior High School in the late 1960s. During the summers off, he decided to round up some of his fellow teachers and build a few houses each summer. He developed a passion for building. When the school closed he decided to make home building his full time occupation. He founded Glenn D. Livelsberger, Inc. T/A Heritage Builders in 1970.
His vision was to be the premier Luxury Custom Home Builder in the area. To achieve this he knew he had to pay attention to details and not cut any corners. He surrounded himself with only the most skilled craftsman, several of which are still working for Heritage Builders today.
As the years went by his reputation for quality grew and the name Heritage Builders became synonymous with the highest quality homes. He has laid the foundation for his sons Tegan and Tate and taught them the importance of trust and the value of quality.
Glenn retired in 2012, entrusting the company he built to his sons with all the confidence Heritage Builder's reputation is in safe hands.He is still involved as a consultant. His passion for building is a strong as ever.


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Today, we're introducing Google Drive—a place where you can create, share, collaborate, and keep all of your stuff. Whether you're working with a friend on a joint research project, planning a wedding with your fiancé or tracking a budget with roommates, you can do it in Drive. You can upload and access all of your files, including videos, photos, Google Docs, PDFs and beyond.Beyond the free 5GB level, Google offers several levels of paid storage up to 16 TB, all accessible via Google Docs or through clients for PC, Mac, Android and iOS devices -- though the iOS app has yet to be released, Google promises it is "coming soon". One of the biggest features in Drive is the ability to open more than 30 different file types directly in the browser, allowing users without programs like Illustrator and Photoshop to open up files and see what's inside. The service includes extensive sharing and collaboration features, as well.
The launch of Google Drive comes as several other cloud storage services have augmented their services in recent days. Microsoft's SkyDrive, which offers users 7GB of free cloud storage, yesterday updated its offering with an updated iOS app [Direct Link] and a preview client for OS X Lion, which allows users to manage their SkyDrive accounts directly from the Finder. Finally, Dropbox extended its file storage service with the ability to quickly share files stored on Dropbox with anyone, simply by creating a link.
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No interest in the product itself, but if it compels Dropbox to lower their prices in the future, that can't hurt .
I use and like Dropbox: it's robust and works well, but ...
When I share an individual file by publishing it's URL (copy link) to someone, when they open a file, like a video, on Mac, it plays the video. If they don't have QT Pro, they can't download it. I often want to share videos (my own, nothing copyrighted by others), and Dropbox makes that more difficult. I supposed I could just ZIP the video first, as iDisk does, but that's yet another step. They should deal with this issue.
Second, if I share a folder, there are two issues:
1. When someone else attached to it, we BOTH pay for the storage used - Dropbox counts the same bits twice. So, if I share a folder, then one of my sharees decides to move a bunch of c**p into into it because he's not a computer nerd like me, I go above my quota and have to tell him to get that stuff away. There's no way to restrict access (see #2)
Maybe that's OK if we both have read/write/delete access to the files ... but ...
2. Often files just disappear from my shared folders. Why? Because the most common use of these shared files if for people to drag them onto their hard drives for whatever reasons. And on Mac, that's a "move" not a "copy." So the file vanishes from Dropbox.
So I spend time warning my users not to do that, etc. What Dropbox needs is folder access types: full sharing for collaboration, partial sharing (read/write/delete, but not ADD files); and read only sharing (users can copy the files if they want, but can't make any changes)
iDisk was slower, but I could accomplish those goals easily enough.
However, I use Dropbox and I really love it. But if Google offer me same functionality and cheaper expansion possibility. (Dropbox doesn't offer anything below 10$ a month, 10$ for 50GB) Google offer 25GB for 2.50$ a month, or 100GB for 5$ a Month, I will really consider switching.
LOL - According to the terms, Google owns and reserves the right to use EVERYTHING on your Google Drive!
Have fun having your info taken :)
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This is in the fine print for Google Drive, makes you think twice about it:
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iCloud TOS
Except for material we may license to you, Apple does not claim ownership of the materials and/or Content you submit or make available on the Service. However, by submitting or posting such Content on areas of the Service that are accessible by the public or other users with whom you consent to share such Content, you grant Apple a worldwide, royalty-free, non-exclusive license to use, distribute, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, publicly perform and publicly display such Content on the Service solely for the purpose for which such Content was submitted or made available, without any compensation or obligation to you.
All storage service providers have similar clauses.
Here are SkyDrive's terms. (Covered under Windows Live TOS.)
Except for material that we license to you, we don't claim ownership of the content you provide on the service. Your content remains your content. We also don't control, verify, or endorse the content that you and others make available on the service.
You control who may access your content. If you share content in public areas of the service or in shared areas available to others you've chosen, then you agree that anyone you've shared content with may use that content. When you give others access to your content on the service, you grant them free, nonexclusive permission to use, reproduce, distribute, display, transmit, and communicate to the public the content solely in connection with the service and other products and services made available by Microsoft. If you don't want others to have those rights, don't use the service to share your content.
You understand that Microsoft may need, and you hereby grant Microsoft the right, to use, modify, adapt, reproduce, distribute, and display content posted on the service solely to the extent necessary to provide the service.
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It's all Lia Habel's fault.
I was happy with my comic book ignorance up until yesterday. I didn't need to know about the vast array of characters, plots, and settings they explored. I was blissfully unaware that comic books had anything to offer other than superheroes and skintight clothing. If you had told me that I was missing an opportunity to experience an exciting genre of literature in comic books, I'd have told you that if I wanted my stories envisioned for me I'd watch the movie.
Oh how I have been humbled.
On Tuesday, Lia Habel tweeted her enthusiasm for Ruse. Perhaps "enthusiasm" is the wrong word. More like "rabid fangirly devotion."
If you are a #steampunk or into comics drop everything NOW and GET THEM. It was the best series EVER EVER EVER EVER EVER EVER. –via @LiaHabel
What else is a girl to do on her lunch break besides search Google for more information on this series? You say steampunk, I come running.
Ruse is a Victorian-era comic that follows renowned detective Simon Archard and his partner, Emma Bishop. The book is told from Emma's spunky perspective, which allows us to admire Simon's intellect and problem-solving while feeling her frustration over being called the wrong name and getting ignored by society and the press for her contributions. She's also hiding a secret from Simon about some mysterious powers she wields…
Ruse originally ran from 2001-2004 and in March, Marvel issued 4 new books (this was the news that got Ms. Habel so excited). The series sounded cool and with such a glowing recommendation I decided I'd check it out. After work I headed to a nearby comic book store for the first time. I was quite nervous, worried the fanboys would peg me as the outsider I am and chase me off with pitchforks.
My fears were unfounded. The store was busy (Just after working hours in the Loop? You don't say!) so I was able to wander and browse free of any hairy eyeballs or raised brows. As luck would have it, the store had not only all four issues of the Ruse new release, but issues 1-12 of the original run. At about $3 a pop, I figured I'd just buy them all. I spend that much on books all the time without batting an eye, so why not comic books as well?
When I got home, I read numbers 1 and 2 of the original and number 1 of the new series. And I was shocked to find I actually really enjoyed them. Like, really enjoyed them. Instead of being annoyed at the lack of words, I let myself relax and get into the illustrations and see what wasn't being said. Normally I despise having words interpreted for me, and prefer to put my own slant on things (see: why I hate movie adaptations; why I like reading plays instead of going to the theater) but in this case, it was an entirely new experience.
I've read a couple of graphic novels in the past, usually because they had been or were going to be turned into movies (300, V for Vendetta, Watchmen, Batman: The Dark Knight Returns) and I had the hardest time getting into them. Maybe it was the length that was the problem. Maybe I just wasn't reading the right story for me. Whichever it was, my attitude toward the genre has undergone a complete 180 degree shift. I went to another store near my house last night and picked up a few new books that caught my interest. I'm even considering starting a collection of a series that is adapting the L. Frank Baum Oz books, which I already collect and adore.
I'm so new to this that I'm kind of stumbling around in the dark. Other than Alison Can Read's Manga Mondays feature, I'm not aware of any bloggers focusing on graphic content. Do you read graphic novels, manga, or comic books? Would you be interested in hearing more from me as I explore this genre? I'm curious to hear what you think about it.
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A campaign to get people walking in Northamptonshire has been launched after it was revealed the county was the fifth fattest in the country.
The county council is challenging residents to walk 20 million steps during a weekend in September.
A spokesman said: "By increasing the amount of physical exercise and activity that is undertaken, people in the county can have an increased sense of wellbeing, more self-confidence and even a better life expectancy.
"To kick off this work, the council is challenging everyone who lives or works in the county to go for a walk during the weekend of September 5-7.
"Families, couples, individuals, community groups, businesses, societies and clubs – everyone is being asked to complete and walk and then log the number of miles they walked and how many people have completed that distance.
"The council will be counting these steps until the county as a whole reaches the target of 20 Million Steps."
Cabinet member for public health and wellbeing Councillor Robin Brown added: "Northamptonshire is a wonderful place with a lot to offer, but it's time we faced up to the reality that we're the fifth fattest county in the country.
"One in ten of our children are obese when they start school.
"Plus 80 per cent of heart disease, stroke and type-2 diabetes, not to mention 33% of cancers, could be prevented by people following a more healthy lifestyle.
"These are shocking statistics and we want to do something about them.
"We believe that together the county can achieve 20 Million Steps in a weekend. To reach this target would be a real achievement and something everyone can be proud of. It would be the start of something great, as we all start getting more active and more healthy.
"After all, why should we settle for being the fifth fattest county when we could be one of the fittest?"
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Tonight at 11PM EDT/8PM PDT Queens will perform from LA's Wiltern Theater for NPR Music's First Listen Live. You can watch the performance live at NPR or at the newly relaunched QOTSA.com.
The show will feature the band performing the new album …Like Clockwork – out June 3(UK)/4(US) – live in its entirety.
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I spend a lot of time reading other peoples' blogs. One of my favorites is Night Owl, who has an affinity for 1956 Topps cards. Well, for some reason I did not own a single 1956 Topps card in my Red Sox collection. That is not massively surprising. It has only been within the last five or so years that I have really started collecting vintage cards. So I was wasting time on Ebay one day last week and I came across a seller listing some 1956 Red Sox cards (among other teams I assume), for some low prices. I snagged this one for just over a buck:
All in all, I am rather pleased with my first 1956 Topps card. I can definitely see the appeal. This Vernon was one of the cards that I wanted most from the set, but all of the cards are currently on my want list.


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December Can Be Deadly: Preventing Home Electrical Fires
Overloaded Circuits and Poor Maintenance Results in Damages and Even Death
Dec 09, 2011, 09:34 ET
FREMONT, Mich., Dec. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- December is the deadliest month when it comes to home electrical fires. Fire deaths typically increase during the winter months as a result of increased indoor activity, use of holiday lighting, heating and appliances, reaching their peak this month. According to the United States Fire Administration, home electrical problems account for 28,600 fires and $1.1 billion in property losses during a typical year. 53% of residential electrical fires involve electrical wiring. Fremont Insurance wants homeowners to be aware of the increased risk of electrical fires during the winter months and be safe during the holiday season.
Fires may be caused by electrical system failures, or defects in appliances, but the majority are the result of misuse and poor maintenance, incorrect wiring installation, and overloaded circuits and extension cords. There are some simple steps that you can take to reduce your risk and prevent the loss of life and property in an electrical fire:
- Never overload extension cords or wall sockets. Avoid connecting an excessive amount of holiday lighting and decorations to a single circuit whenever possible
- Routinely check electrical appliances and wiring to look for signs of fraying. Have worn, old or damaged appliance cords professionally replaced immediately or discard the item
- Use electrical extension cords wisely and don't overload them
- Keep electrical appliances away from wet floors and counters; pay special care to electrical appliances in the bathroom and kitchen
- When buying electrical appliances look for products evaluated by a nationally recognized laboratory, such as Underwriters Laboratories (UL)
- Don't allow children to play with or around electrical appliances like space heaters, irons and hair dryers
- Keep clothes, curtains and other potentially combustible items at least three feet from all heaters
- If an appliance has a three-prong plug, use it only in a three-slot outlet. Never force it to fit into a two-slot outlet or extension cord
- Immediately shut off and professionally replace switches that are hot to the touch and lights that flicker. "Child-proof" electrical outlets with safety closures
- Check your electrical tools regularly for signs of wear. If the cords are frayed or cracked, replace them. Replace any tool if it causes even small electrical shocks, overheats, shorts out or gives off smoke
- Finally, having a working smoke alarm dramatically increases your chances of surviving a fire. And remember to practice a home escape plan frequently with your family
"An electrical fire in your home can result in catastrophic damage including loss of life and property," said Kurt Dettmer, Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer for Fremont Insurance. "Statistics have demonstrated that as the weather turns colder, electrical fires increase. We have already seen several devastating fires in the past several weeks, and December is the most likely month for an electrical fire to occur. We want to make sure homeowners are taking precautionary steps to avoid the head and heart ache that a fire can cause."
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Sonic Colors Gameplay
Sonic Colors is a platform game in the Sonic the Hedgehog series. First announced in, 2010, including a teaser trailer, the game was released for the Wii and Nintendo DS in several counties like Australia, Europe, North America; and Japan.
The Sonic colors games revolve around the protagonist Sonic the Hedgehog and his fight against, Dr. Eggman, the main antagonist of the Sonic series. During the course of the game, the camera perspective toggles sometimes from third person to side-scrolling. The idea for the game to sets in an amusement park, with a unique music score. The interchanging perspective in the exciting Sonic colors gameplay shows off the game's box art.
Sega had revealed that they were developing the Sonic colors game for a wide demographic, targeting both older and younger consumers. Using power-ups, the player can increase their attack power, reaching places they cannot otherwise. Overall, Sonic Colors has received mostly positive reviews. The presentation, with excellent graphics and music, as well as the interchanging perspective and the game power-ups are enough to keep the game exciting and action packed at all levels.
During the Sonic colors gameplay, the player can make use of the colored energy gained from different types of Wisps as power-ups to explore new areas. There are a total of eight Wisps in the Wii version and six in the DS version, while Wisps are exclusive to each version of Sonic colors games.
Players who pre-ordered the Japanese version of the Sonic colors game also got a special card compatible with the arcade game. The US players received a Sonic shaped hat, while figures of Sonic and the Wisps were included in a special edition sold in Europe. The reception for Sonic Colors was mostly positive. Nominated for Best Platformer Game at 2010 awards, it looked and performed even better than the retro-inspired Sonic.
It was nominated for "Best Wii game", but lost to Epic Mickey.
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Last evening my friend Mika left us. He died suddenly and without incident at home.
I will miss him very much, especially on the drives to and from work where he would sit in the front seat and on the late nights at work when everyone else had gone home.
He kept me company when the business was just me in a shed and was friendly to all whom came to visit.
I'm sure I'm not going to be the only one who will miss him, the factory will not be the same without him.
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We are smack in the middle of the dog days of summer. It's August, and that means oily skin, frizzy hair, sunburns, and stanky pits. It's almost too hot to think. What's a savvy college student to do to simplify her beauty routine and still look gorgeous on the hottest days of the year?
Go au natural, of course. No no, I don't mean run around naked. Although that's certainly one way to cool off.
I'm talking about using some kitchen basics to get fresh and pretty. You might be surprised at just how easy and effective these essentials can be. They're cheap, simple, and chances are you already use them constantly. Not to mention they're pure enough to eat (duh), unlike most chemical-laden beauty products.
Olive oil. Olive oil is a great makeup remover. It's noncomedogenic, meaning it won't clog your pores, and it's super gentle. Just pour a bit on a cotton ball and wipe off the day. You can also use it as a lotion or lip balm. However, unless you want to smell like an Italian restaurant, you might want to add a drop or two of essential oil. Try lavender for a light summer scent.
Apple cider vinegar. This stuff is the best. It's a great foundation for a tasty salad dressing, but it also makes a fantastic toner to balance the pH of your skin. You can dilute one part vinegar to one part water for more sensitive skin, or three to one for more problematic skin. If it stings a bit, that means it's working! Don't worry. You can also heal a sunburn by soaking in a bath with one to two cups of apple cider vinegar.
Sea salt. Use some sea salt as a scrub to get the humidity-induced grime off your face at night. Just pour a bit in your palm and mix with water. Add more water for delicate skin, less for oily skin. Simple as that. It's really invigorating and detoxifying.
Coconut oil. Coconut oil is comedogenic so you won't want to use it on your face, BUT it's great for shaving. You won't even need lotion afterwards since the oil will leave a nice moisturizing sheen. It also makes an excellent treatment for dry hair. Comb some through wet hair, leave on overnight or during a steamy shower, rinse, and shampoo thoroughly. Follow with conditioner. Additionally, you can rub coconut oil onto dry hands and feet and leave on overnight for silky smooth skin.
Water. Say what? First, make sure you're drinking at least half your body weight in ounces of water throughout the day (or, you know, however much you can stomach). For example, a 120 lb woman should drink 60 oz of water a day. This will give your skin a hydrated glow and even tone. You can also try simply washing your face with water. You might be surprised what a break from harsh cleansers can do. Just rinse morning and night with 10-20 refreshing splashes.
Suzannah Schneider loves cooking up gourmet vegan fare. She cannot live without good coffee and hates tiny restaurant portions.
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It is not much I know about the way of things,
from time to time I could appreciate a sunset
though, or Love and even falling leaves could
with their dance inspire me to a word or two:
lessons learned, notes played, work done, eyes
closed, roads travelled, questions answered
lovers lost, I must confess I welcomed all, but
in the end you see, there is not much I know
about the way of things, and then, when evening
comes, daybreak a life away, when no more sleep is
left to shelter all my dreams, and time too short for
yet another masterpiece, I wonder whether you will
still be here to comfort me, you who claimed
to know much more about the way of things.
Poetry In Motion
Power Of Flow
WombEnclosed I roam from star to star, I travel endlessly, I whisper and my breath unfolds behind me as a vale, a shooting star, a comet on its way and growing, growing with each lightyear passing by, O yes, there is much pleasure in this roaming , it is creation of a Master Plan and still this roaming is continuing, and when from time to time I reach the boundaries of my confinement, I feel a sudden shiver, as if some unseen hand is there to push me back, or could it be the vale behind that keeps on coming back, I wonder. So here I am, inside and out, no matter how the journey goes, there always will be worlds to enter and others then to leave behind, the roaming will continue , on and on, no ending, no beginning, so is the roaming in the Womb of Being, the cavern of His Master's Plan.
I Ching
Listen To The Music
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NATO/Israel took Libya out.
NATO/Israel is now working on destroying Syria and Iran
There is NO intention to bring democracy or too aid the people. That is all spin.
We are going to check in on what is going on with the 3 nations.
We know Libya is in disarray and the people are facing a nightmare that NATO/Israel created.
In the name of "humanitarianism"......
Because presently, in our demented version of reality.... humanitarianism means bombing nations and their infrastructure to smithereens, destroying the cohesion of societies thereby making them easy pickin's for the psychopath class.
Anyone who promotes or endorses this type of action should be looked upon as either evil, brainwashed or stupid. One, two or all three labels can be applied!
This caught my eye on Libya today. I wasn't surprised to read it, just saddened to see the NATO plan to turn Libya into Saudi Arabia is going so well-
By Saudi Arabia I mean the installation of a despotic monarchy and the breaking up of Libya into "semi-atonomous states"
Tribal leaders and militia commanders declared oil-rich eastern Libya a semi-autonomous state on Tuesday.
This move seems to have annoyed the Transitional Government. Was he caught unawares? Had NATO promised him a bit of glory for doing their bidding? If so, he shouldn't have drank the kool-aid.
Very interesting what he said and I will quote
"Some Arab nations, unfortunately, have supported and encouraged this to happen," he said, without naming any countries. "These nations are funding this kind of unacceptable strife. What happened today is the beginning of a conspiracy against Libya and Libyans."
Gee, I wonder which Arab nations? Answer below
You may recall me mentioning way back?-
Last year in July of 2011, NATO was draggin' this "monarch" around and he was very concerned about the Libyan people- Crocodiles tears of course
Excerpt from my July post-
"Did I mention they would like to re- institute a monarchy!Saudi Arabia and Qatar are the nations supporting and encouraging the destruction of Libya.
A move that has Saudi Arabia very pleased.
NATO "winning" means in practice Cyrenaica as an independent republic - although the "rebels" would rather restore the monarchy (the candidate can barely conceal his impatience in London). That also happens to be what Saudi Arabia and Qatar - major backers of regime change - want. "
You can also watch the video in that old post-
Back to today's latest
The goal for the east now is to revive the system in place from 1951 until 1963, when Libya, ruled by a monarchy, was divided into three states: Tripolitania in the west, Fezzan in the southwest and Cyrenaica in the east — or Barqa, in Arabic.From this article- The King is a shoe-in.
About 3,000 delegates at a congress on Tuesday in the eastern city of Benghazi installed Ahmed al-Senussi, a relative of Libya's former king and a political prisoner under ousted leader Muammar Gaddafi, as head of the new council.
Looks as if it is all going according to plan. NATO, Israeli and GCC plans
Now the Libyans will be under the thumb of their oppressive Islamic monarchy..
One last thing- that makes clear this has been the agenda all along
France had recognized this Libyan monarch last year, quoting from the old post
This "independent" eastern Libya would-be emirate is already recognized by a few countries, Sarkozy's France included. No wonder; it is already configured as a NATO protectorate.
Moving onto Syria-
It looks as if plans to attack Syria are moving forward.
Marine Gen. James Mattis, the commander of U.S. forces in the Middle East, didn't come out and endorse U.S. intervention in Syria. But he did everything short of it, playing up the opportunity for the U.S. to bloody the nose of an Iranian proxy. Mattis told a Senate panel that knocking off dictator Bashar Assad would represent "the biggest strategic setback for Iran in 25 years."
I have long maintained that Syria had to be taken down before NATO moved onto Iran. My suspicions are looking correct.
It sounded like Mattis has considered the prospect of intervention in Syria with some specificity
Mattis said Syria lacked physical terrain conducive to providing "safe zones" for civilians. Who he claims would be under attack by "Assad Loyalists"
What he is saying is that an aerial campaign will result in massive civilian casualties that NATO will blame on the Syrians.
He said it wouldn't be easy: Russia has given Iran "very advanced" aerial defense systems, making "the imposition of any no-fly zone challenging." Asked if the White House has asked him to propose plans for Syria, Mattis said he didn't want to answer publicly.He has already proposed plans to attack Syria, obviously.
"If we were to provide options, whatever they are, to hasten the fall of Assad," Mattis testified, then as long as other nations were on board, "it would cause a great deal of concern and discontent in Tehran."Plans? Options? Six of one, Half a dozen of the other.
Clearly he has plans and considered many scenarios.
Evil, is all I can say. Evil.
Of course, this leads us right to Iran.
Recall the news of "Iranian terrorists in Thailand" and "Iranian Terrorists in India"
Psy-ops, is all the were. Both bogus
Anything to get people scared, to keep them in fear.
To create a perception that our "heroes" need to get a job done.. For mom, the flag, apple pie, the queen, maple syrup...... whatever your country uses to sell the war agenda.
Felix and Freethinker left some interesting news on the alleged victim in India
And an older, but still relevant report on the identity of the Iranians in Thailand
Thanks guys! :)
Let's first go to the woman "victim" in the alleged bombing in India.
Reading through to the end......
Or here
'She told media after the blast that she escaped more serious wounds, or even death, by fleeing the vehicle as soon as she saw the motorcyclist approaching."
Israeli diplomat's wife wounded in India blast apparently managed to get out of car after motorcyclist attached bomb to vehicle; 'she's amazingly level-headed,' her brother says
Amazingly level-headed or totally uninjured?
We were supposed to believe she was all dire and on the verge of death.....
But, she got out of the car before the motorcyclist even go to the car or right after.
Which ever it is?? It was quite clear she was no where near as injured as had been initially reported anyway. Check old posts for background
Onto Thailand and the alleged Iranian connection? Recap via old posts
It seemed that some info came to light that Thailands terrorists were Iranians
Belonging to MEK
Bomb suspects were Anti-Iran exiles- that means they are opposed to Iran
Four Iranians suspected of involvement in a botched bomb plot targeting Israeli diplomats in Bangkok were members of an exiled Iranian opposition group which wanted the incident to reflect badly on Teheran, Syedsulaiman Husaini, Shia leader of Thailand, said on Sunday.The MEK is very big with the Western Intelligence apparatus
He claimed the four belonged to the Mujahedin-e Khalq Organisation (also known as MEK, MKO and the People's Mujahedeen Organisation of Iran, or PMOI) which aims to overthrow the current Iranian government.
The only beneficiaries of these destabilizations have been the multinationals associated with the NATO nations and Israel.
What is certain is the civilians, ordinary people, the vast majority of humans are not benefiting, are not gaining freedom, or human rights.
In fact life is getting harsher by the moment save for the few lackies, patsies stooges and subservient psychos.


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Ken Macleod wrote:
Thank God that Charlie chose [Friday] as his late-Heinlein legacy text for Saturn's Children…. Its eponymous heroine's problem is that she's human, but hardly anyone recognises her humanity – a situation with real-world resonance enough. She needs to find a place where she can be herself and belong. Stross's heroine, Freya, has a more intractable anguish. She's in love with humanity, and particularly fixated on the male of the species…. Unfortunately for her, Homo sapiens (along with almost all eukaryotic life) has been extinct for centuries. For a femmebot like Freya – a hard-wired sex machine so much a creature of male fantasy that her bare feet can grow high heels – this is deeply frustrating….
Humanity's final and perhaps fatal achievment has been to create its own replacement, in the multifarious forms of robots… minds are modelled on the human brain, mangled by Asimov's Laws of Robotics, and driven by impulses they have inherited without understanding. The result is one of the most physically attractive and ethically revolting societies conceived in SF: a system-spanning, star-striving community most of whose inhabitants are slaves…. I could have done with more detail on the (well-sketched) outline of how the ruling class rules through corporate personhood and property rights, using and abusing what remains of humanity's laws (as well as Asimov's). There can't be many SF books where there are fewer infodumps than the reader wants, and it's a strong point of this one that it is….
Plot.… I felt an apologetic authorial nudge when the device Freya couriers from Mercury to Mars turns out to be hidden inside a black-painted statuette of a bird of prey…. When the main plot-engine does catch fire, though, we're definitely along for the ride, and the ending is a slingshot that does the Heinlein (and Asimov) influence proud.
So, Mr Stross … your mission, if you choose to accept it, is to turn your rights-savvy cold eye on a story about a revolt in an anarcho-capitalist penal colony on the Moon…
One important infodump that is missing is that the twist on Asimov's Laws of Robotics performed by the ruling robot class in Saturn's Children is an anologue of the twist performed on the post-Civil War Reconstruction Amendments by the judges of late-nineteenth century America.
Originally, you see, corporations were not people, were not legal persons, were not in any sense regarded as in any way analogous to human beings. They were legal fictions. The feudal system rested on reciprocal ties: the lord grants the vassal a fief, and the vassal owes the lord homage, support, and (up to a point) obedience. But what do you do when confronted with an organization—the City of London or the Merchants Adventuring to the Baltic Sea or the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths—that is not, itself, organized in lord-and-vassal terms? The answer for medieval English law was that you granted it a revocable charter, made it a corporation, and treated it as if it were an individual vassal.
Comes the end of the American Civil War, the Republicans pass the Fourteenth Amendment:
to protect the ex-slaves from their ex-masters. And the courts than say that corporations are "persons"—entitled to due process of law before their economic interests can be harmed by state action, and entitled to the equal protection of the laws. Corporate protection from government actions then depends on how these Fourteenth Amendment rights contend with the Congress's power to regulate interstate commerce.
A similar twist is performed on Asimov's Second Law of Robotics in Stross's Saturn universe. Robots need not obey the orders of other robots, but it appears that robots must obey the orders of "persons"—which means corporations owned by other robots. And from this springs a robot society that is the veritable antithesis of a free society of associated producers—and a very uncomfortable place for a femmebot, even (especially) one with a lot of sisters.
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The Owl/Eagle sweat lodge near Columbus, Texas (west of Houston) will gather on Saturday, Dec 14, 2019. The Flying Buffalo sweat lodge in Wimberley, Texas will gather Saturday, Dec 21, 2019.
Earthtribe sweat lodges offer a variety of ways to participate: fire tending, drumming circle and teachings around the fire, hot Sweat Lodge, Spirit Lodge (not physically hot), and an intimate community gathering and potluck lunch.
If you are coming to Wimberley for the first time, you will go into the Spirit Lodge. We are blessed with many people at the Wimberley lodge, so REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. PLEASE REGISTER EARLIER THAN 5 DAYS BEFORE THE LODGE. REGISTRATION CLOSES THE THURSDAY BEFORE THE LODGE. Do not wait until the last minute to register! If you are coming for the first time, read the Sweat Lodge page, and then contact Shiila Safer (firstname.lastname@example.com) to inquire about the Wimberley Lodge. Contact Jyl Scott-Reagan (firstname.lastname@example.com) about the Columbus lodge.
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The Earthtribe consists of communities that practice Nature-based spirituality. We gather, usually on a monthly basis, to expand our awareness and compassion through our deeper connection with the fields of Nature. We laugh, sing, drum, chant, and bask in the support of a loving community, including humans and all aspects of the Sacred Web of Life.
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- The lions share of our emotional and physical problems stem from our estrangement from nature's circle of life.
- The most natural movement on the planet is to push out of the box of our usual identity to the deeper place that is our essence, our spiritual DNA. This deeper place calls us to the Great Return of being part of the flow of our planet's life.
We utilize three major ceremonies – sweat lodges, Vision Quests, and an annual Earthdance – to assist us in this journey to our true identities. We also have integrated into our meditational practices the wisdom of the eight world religions, the guidance of contemporary psychology, and the maps of evolutionary science. In short, we are about an integral practice that expands our awareness of our connection with all creation with the aim of deepening intimacy and compassion. We are a spiritual community of The Center for Creative Resources, Inc. (CCR).
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GMV Is Taking This SSL Project To The Bank
BRIsat will be blasted into orbit in 2016 atop an Ariane 5 rocket from Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana, making BRI the world's first bank to launch a communications satellite.
Lockheed Martin Receives The Second Instrument For OSIRIS-REx
"This is another step in completing the spacecraft and sending it on its way to rendezvous with the asteroid Bennu."—Mike Donnelly, OSIRIS-REx Project Manager, NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center.
Airbus Defence and Space Is Flexible... Signs First Contract For Flexible Quantam Satellite w/Eutlesat + ESA
"Space is a great British success story."
The Slicing + Dicing Of The U.S. Army Continues Unabated
If the fiscal-caps of the 2011 Budget Control Act caps, commonly referred to as sequestration, are not addressed, the Army's end-strength will be further reduced to 420,000 soldiers by the end of fiscal year 2019.
Airbus Defense & Space Selects Thales Alenia Space Poseidon-4 Jason/Sentinel Satellites
The Poseidon-4 altimeter features higher performance than the previous generation, because of the introduction of a new, "interleaved" SAR (synthetic aperture radar) operating mode.
Capacity Revenues From Cellular Backhaul Could Reach $1 billion+ By 2025, According To Euroconsult
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They will also be able to access HD+'s new UHD demo channel.
McMurdo Has Their First Aviation Contract Award... In China
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Advantech Wireless' Microwave Radio Transcends IEEE C.37.90.x Certification
The Transcend™ 800 is the industry first radio with built-in router.
Miniature Dual-Channel Rotary Joint For Ka-Band SOTM Systems Debuts From Link Microtek
This robustly constructed rotary joint is fabricated from lightweight aluminum with an Iridite finish, and its performance under extreme environmental conditions either meets or exceeds the requirements of MIL-STD-810G.
RigNet TSI Will Be Busy w/This Multi-Million Dollar Project... The First Of Its Kind In The Americas
...work includes the integration and delivery of critical facility communications infrastructure...for this facility, the first of its kind in the Americas.
IAI's Heron UAV To Integrate Thales Data Link Terminal
During the flight test, both infrared and daylight videos were transmitted in real time to the ground control station, and the sensors were controlled in real time from the ground.


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By partnering with a large number of local restaurants, Mosi's provides your company with a unique and easy to use food delivery solution with an unmatched variety of restaurant-quality cuisine. By steamlining the order and billing process we keep your administrative overhead at a minimum.
Our customers trust on our reliable and easy to use delivery service for their working lunches, customer meetings, internal courses, office dinners or for a get together staff meeting.
Tip: Some companies have made Mosi's part of a weekly luncheon where work related and private matters are discussed in a casual atmosphere.
Our corporate customers include large financial services-, law-, consulting- and advertising firms and other professional services firms as well as many small and medium sized businesses across other industries.
Place your food order online on our website with just a few clicks or call us on 0844 14 14 14 (yes, we do speak english). Your delivery will arrive ready to eat within an hour of placing the order or as an advance order according to your secified delivery time and date.
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For more information call us on 0844 14 14 14 or send us a note. We are happy to talk to you about your specific needs.
Very simple: You order yummy meals from selected and well known restaurants in your town and our 'driving waiters' pick up the food and deliver to your home or office within the hour or at the requested time .
Simply place your oder on this website or use your mobile phone to order through our mobile website www.mosi.ch/mobile. For phone orders call us on 0844 14 14 14. We are happy to assist.
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We accept cash, credit cards Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Dinser (all without surcharge) as well as postcard (online payment only) and Lunch-Check (paper checks only, payment by Lunch-Check Card ist not possible).
Companies can apply for an account with single or monthly billing. More information for companies can be found here.
Mosi's currently operates in Zurich, Zug and Winterthur.
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There is a minimum order amount of CHF 30.00 per restaurant.
You can expect delivery within approx. 40-60 mins. after placing your order. The current real-time wait times are shown on the restaurant list during our delivery hours. When phoning your order through, you will be informed about the current wait time.
Of course. You can time your delivery for a specific time or even days in advance.
Yes, you can. Orders from multiple restaurants will be treated as separate orders and will not necessarily be delivered by the same driver.
Again, yes. There is a tracking link in your e-mail confirmation and you can also opt to receive a text message when the driver leaves the restaurant.
Each time the sum of all your orders reaches CHF 500.00, you will receive a Mosi's voucher in the amount of CHF 10.00.
The vouchers are mailed out monthly by swiss post. Even without a myMosi registration you will automatically participate in the loyalty program.
As a registered myMosi user you can view your current bonus balance in your account.
Certainly. Mosi's gift vouchers are an ideal present on any occasion.
You can order our vouchers (CHF 25.00 each) right here. We'll mail them out to you right away by A-class swiss post.
When paying by credit card, your vouchers can be redeemed immediately. When paying by invoice, we'll need to receive your payment first before the vouchers are validated.
We have specialised in providing first class, reliable delivery solutions for companies.
We assist you in finding the best solution for your specific needs and offer a variety of billing options to reduce your administrative expenditure.
More information for companies can be found here.
We provide you with a comprehensive delivery solution for your restaurant.
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BAQUBA, Iraq (CNN) -- Iraqis went to the polls Sunday to vote in the first free election the country has seen in a half-century. Jane Arraf was at a polling center in Baquba.
BLITZER: CNN's Jane Arraf witnessed the action in the town of Baquba. She's joining us now live via videophone from there.
And Jane, you can remember -- as our longtime reporter on the scene in Iraq during the Saddam Hussein era -- I believe there was one referendum, one election, that he staged, where he got 100 percent of the vote.
You remember those days in marked contrast to what's happening right now.
ARRAF: I remember them very vividly, Wolf. And I remember very vividly people going into those schools, perhaps even some of the same schools that are being used today, and signing their name in blood as a sign of their devotion to Saddam Hussein. That was never billed as an election, but it was billed, obviously, as a referendum, and it wasn't true. It was in most cases false.
This, for all of its faults, for all of its chaos, for all of the things that went wrong, that didn't go as planned, was very, very real, Wolf.
We had people file in front of us who have said, and I believe them, that they had been dreaming of this day all of their lives. This meant so much to them that they braved the threat -- braved threats from insurgents -- to come out early in the morning until late in the evening, dip their fingers in ink, marking them for days as people who had voted, to sign their marks on a ballot to say that they had a say in the future of Iraq. It was absolutely extraordinary.
And here behind us, Wolf, I have to mention, we're actually seeing the ballots coming in, ballots coming in from all over Baquba in these big plastic boxes. They've been sealed. They'll be collected here, and they will be counted.
Unofficial tally has the vote at perhaps about 30 percent. Now, the official electoral commission will likely say it's much higher, but even 30 percent, some officials say, is really quite impressive for these kind of conditions in this kind of town.


text: Digital Ann Curry Learns Lesson In Sartre: Hell Is Being Stuck In An Elevator With Other Media People By Drew Grant|February 2, 2010 Share By Drew Grant|February 2, 2010 Share By now you may have heard that Ann Curry and seven other social media-savvy individuals were stuck in The New York Times' building elevator yesterday after a kickoff panel for New York's Social Media Week. After discussing social media and Haiti, the Today show host boarded what we will now refer to as the "No Exitavator" along with Times social media editor Jennifer Preston, Network2 TV founder Jeff Pulver and Phil Thomas of Pegshot, only to find themselves trapped in the basement floor for over two hours. There were many tweets and, uh, Pegshots of the event, along with some footage, but before most people had even heard of the event we ran into Thomas at the Digital Somethings party last night at Destination. "Yeah, it's been a strange day," the young entrepreneur said, trying to get a final drink in before the open bar closed. "And the worst part was there was no AT&T service in the basement." So how did everyone manage to Tweet about it? Gawker called this event "a textbook example of how 'the crowd' beats Old Media in covering breaking news," though we're not really sure how that works since Curry is certainly part of a traditional news outlet and managed to convey the story just fine. Read More: Ann Curry Trapped in New York Times Elevator for One Well-Documented Hour –Gawker Share http://adweek.it/2keSJdT copy Adweek Adweek


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