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What are the specifications for the WS-320M?
What are the main features of the WS-320M?
The WS-320M is a combination digital voice recorder/music player/mass storage device. With 1 GB of built-in flash memory, it is capable of 277 hours of recording time or up to 266 songs downloaded and played in the MUSIC Mode. It can also function as a mass storage device ("jump" drive) to transfer files from one computer to another. Its USB connector is built-in and is exposed by removing the battery holder. Therefore, it can connect to most computers without a USB cable. Since it records in WMA (Windows Media Audio) format, it is supported by Windows Media Player. This means that the WS-320M can be used on Windows computers without the necessity of installing proprietary software to download and manage files. The earphone jack permits playback through earphones. The microphone jack accomodates accessory microphones in place of the built-in stereo microphones.
Can the WS-320M be used on a Macintosh computer?
The WS-320M can be used on a Macintosh computer that has Windows Media Player for Mac installed. Windows Media Player for Mac can be downloaded for free at Microsoft's web site. The WS-320M is not compatible with iTunes. If the WS-320M's files are opened using iTunes, the files will become corrupted and rendered unplayable.
How are CD music tracks imported into the WS-320M using a Macintosh computer?
To create music files that can be imported into a WS-320M, the CD tracks must be ripped into the iTunes music library as mp3 files and dragged and dropped into the WS-320M.
Since the recorder does not come with support software, how do I download and manage my recordings?
The WS-320M is designed to work with the Windows operating system. The support software and drivers are native to the Windows operating system, so no additional software is needed. When the recorder is connected to the compouter's USB port, the computer detects it and it appears in My Computer as a Removable Disk drive.
Double-clicking on the drive displays the contents of the device's memory.
Clicking on any of the folders displays the files within the folders. Shown below are the contents of Folder A.
Files can be copied and pasted onto the desktop or in a folder. Alternatively, the [File] > [Save As] function in the Menu can be used to export files.
What music formats does the WS-320M accept?
The WS-320M will accept Windows Media Audio (WMA) and mp3 format audio files.
Can I rename my files when they are displayed in My Computer?
Files in the WS-320M should not be renamed in My Computer because the recorder's file management software may not be able to find a renamed file. If a file is to be renamed, it should be done prior to being added to the Windows Media Player Library or in Windows Media Player prior to syncing the music to the WS-320M.
How are music files imported into the WS-320M using a Windows computer?
Note: The following instructions pertain to Windows Media Player version 11, which is available as a free upgrade from Microsoft. This version will also be included standard with the Windows Vista operating system.
Windows Media Player will transfer the music tracks into the WS-320M. When the sync is completed, a display will show how much free memory remains in the recorder.
I want to clear my recorder of all of the loaded files. How do I format the recorder?
The recorder should be formatted using only by using the internal FORMAT function found in the recorder's Menu. Formatting using the computer may corrupt system files needed to run the recorder, so computer formatting is not recommended. Individual files can be deleted using the computer with no negative effects.
How can I safely disconnect the WS-320M from a Windows computer?
Any USB device should be disconnected from a Windows computer using the [Safely Remove Hardware] button located in the Taskbar in the lower right corner of the Desktop screen. The button's icon features a green arrow suspended over a device.
Any open files should be closed before starting the disconnect process. Simply removing the device from the USB port without using the recommended disconnect procedure can result in corrupted files or firmware.
Double-clicking on the [Safely Remove Hardware] icon opens a dialog box that shows all hardware devices with open USB connections to the computer.
Select the device to be disconnected by clicking once on its name, and then click on the [Stop] button. This will launch another dialog box to confirm the identity of the device that is to be stopped. Clicking the [OK] button closes the device's USB connection.
Once the connection has been closed, the Desktop screen will display a message balloon above the taskbar indicating that it is safe to disconnect the hardware.
How can I safely disconnect the WS-320M from a Macintosh computer?
Any USB device should be disconnected from a Macintosh computer by dragging the [Untitled] drive icon that represents the device into the trash. Simply removing the device from the USB port without using the recommended disconnect procedure can result in corrupted files or firmware.
Any open files should be closed before starting the disconnect process.
How is the Flash memory shared by the voice and music folders?
The WS-320M has 1 GB of Flash memory. A small amount of that memory is reserved for the "overhead"--firmware and system files needed to run the recorder. The remaining free memory is shared among the various folders--Folders A through E--and the MUSIC folder, plus any files that may be saved to the recorder as a mass storage device. If 900 MB of the 1 GB of Flash memory is used in the MUSIC folder, that would leave a little less than 100 MB for other purposes.
How much recording time is available in the WS-320M?
The length of the potential recording time available in the WS-320M is governed by the quality mode that is selected. When a quality mode is selected, a number of audio file properties are put into place that determine the level of detail of the saved file data. A higher-quality data file saves more detailed information and creates a larger data file that uses more memory space. A lower-quality recording makes a less-detailed data file, so the memory goes a lot farther. The table below shows the maximum recording times possible (assuming there are no other files saved on the recorder).
The different quality modes save the digital record of the recording with different levels of faithfulness to the original sound. The Stereo HQ Mode is recommended for music, drama, or interviews that may be made for broadcast. Stereo HQ (High Quality) Mode makes a very detailed digital record of the sound and uses a very wide frequency range that uses up the available Flash memory very rapidly. Lower-quality modes, such as SP (Standard play) and LP (Long Play), make a less detailed digital record of the sound and use a narrower frequency range and use up the available Flash memory much more slowly. These modes would be used for audio note-taking or recording college lectures or seminars in which large content is more important than high audio quality.
My recorder freezes and I get the following error message: "Cannot find the system file. Connect to PC to delete the necessary files." What is the problem?
The size of the source folder from which music files have been ripped has exceeded the available Flash memory in the recorder.When this occurs, the directory in the recorder runs out of sufficient space to complete the directory entries for the excess music tracks. Some tracks must be deleted to free up space in the memory.
Connect the recorder to the computer. In My Computer, right-click on the Removable Disk that represents the recorder and click on [Properties]. The display shows the amount of Used Space and Free Space in the recorder's memory. Note how much space needs to be freed up and exit Properties. Double-click on the Removable Disk and open a voice folder or MUSIC folder. Delete tracks until sufficient free space has been created.
What does SRS WOW do in the MUSIC Mode?
SRS WOW is audio technology that uses the scientific principles of psychacoustics to create a psychological impression of the music players' sound space.
SRS 3D (Sound Retrieval System) enhances the surround sound effect. TruBass gives the impression of bass "punch" in earbuds without using a subwoofer. Both effects have HIGH, MIDDLE, LOW and OFF settings.
What doe the EQ function do in the MUSIC Mode?
The EQ (Equalizer) function is a graphic equalizer used to further customize the recorder's sound space. EQ allows the user to select several audio environments that create variations in the emphasis of different frequency ranges. The options are Flat (default), Rock, Pop, Jazz, and User. The User option allows the user to select a frequency band using the [REW] and [FF] buttons. The band options in User are 60 Hz, 250 Hz, 1 kHz, 4 kHz, and 12 kHz.
I recorded a file and the battery ran out. Now I can't play or find the file. Why?
When a recording session begins, a file is created to contain the incoming audio content. This file remains open throughout the session until the recording is manually stopped. If the recorder lasts longer than five minutes, the recorder will save the audio content at five-minute intervals.
If the battery runs out during a recording session, only the portion of the recording that has been saved will be available for retrieval. For example, if a recording session is interrupted by power loss at the 37th minute, the audio file of the recording will contain only the first 35 minutes worth of content. The remaining two minutes worth of content is not available because it was never saved to the file. In the case of recordings that are shorter than five minutes, the entire recording will be lost because the file is not able to close due to the lack of power.
It is crucial to change the battery once the battery indicator shows only one hash mark of power remaining. Removing the battery while the recorder is in use may also corrupt a file.
How long does the battery last?
One AAA alkaline battery will power a WS-320M for approximately 15 hours.
What is VCVA?
Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) is a function that sets up the recorder to record only when sound is detected at a preset level. This extends recording time by not recording "dead air" or background noise that can use up memory.
The function is activated from the recorder's menu. When it is activated, "VCVA" appears on the LCD screen.The threshold loudness level is set during recording by pressing the [REW] button to lower the level or the [FF] button to raise the level. There are 15 VCVA levels.
When the ambient sound drops below the threshold level, the recorder will not detect it.One second after the recorder fails to detect any sound, it will stop recording and display "STANDBY" on the LCD screen.
When sound is detected, the LCD screen shows the recording level graph.
How is recording volume controlled?
The WS-320M always records at 100% volume level to prevent accidentally recording with the volume set too low.
The recorder has two microphone sensitivity levels:
Microphone sensitvity is set via the [MIC SENSE] function in the recorder Menu.
How is playback volume controlled?
The playback volume is controlled during playback using the [+] (plus) and [-] (minus) buttons on the four-way rocker switch on the recorder face. [+] increases the playback volume. [-] reduces the playback volume.
Can the playback speed be controlled?
Pressing the [PLAY] button once during playback decreases the playback speed by 25%. Pressing the [PLAY] button a second time increases the speed by 50%. Pressing [STOP] stops the playback and returns playback to normal speed.
How is the recorder turned off?
The [HOLD] switch is the recorders' ON/OFF switch.
What are Index Marks?
Index Marks are tags that can be inserted while recording or during playback.They are used to skip forward and backward in recordings to pre-selected points. Up to 16 Index Marks can be added to a single file.
How are dictation files erased?
To erase a selected file, first press the [ERASE] button. Next, press the [+] (plus) or [-] (minus) button to select "ERASE," and then press the [ERASE] or [OK] button.
To erase all files in a folder, first select the folder and press the [ERASE] button for three seconds or longer. Next, press the [+] (plus) or [-] (minus) button to select "ALL ERASE." Finally, press the [ERASE] or [OK] button.
Will using an accessory microphone with an extended frequency range improve the quality of my recordings?
Using an accessory microphone with an extended frequency range may not improve the quality of the recordings in a WS-320M. The recorder has an overall frequency response of 100 Hz to 15,000 Hz, but the different quality modes modify the detail of the saved file data by saving some frequencies and discarding others. This is how the recorder varies the potential recording time and uses the built-in Flash memory more efficiently.
The table below shows the overall frequency response in the different quality modes:
The different quality modes save the digital record of the recordings with different levels of faithfulness to the original sound. The Stereo HQ mode is recommended for music, drama, or interviews that may be made for broadcast. Stereo HQ (High Quality) Mode makes a very detailed record of the sound and uses a wide frequency range that uses up the available Flash memory very rapidly. Lower quality modes, such as SP (Standard Play) and LP (Long Play), make a less detailed digital record of the sound and use a narrower frequency range and use up the available Flash memory much more slowly. These modes would be used for audio note taking or recording college lectures or seminars in which large content is more important than high audio quality.
How can I transfer a recording from another device into the WS-320M?
Analog sound files can be imported and exported to other audio devices using a male/male patch cord with 3.5 mm plugs on each end. Olympus makes a patch cord--the KA-333 Compaticord (item # 145122).
To import a file into the WS-320M, put one end of the KA-333 into the microphone jack of the WS-320M and the other end into the earphone jack of the other device. Press [RECORD] in the WS-320M and then [PLAY] in the other device.
To export a file from the WS-320M, put one end of the KA-333 into the earphone jack of the WS-320M and the other end into the microphone or input jack of the receiving device. Press [RECORD] in the receiving device and then [PLAY] in the WS-320M.
The jacks in the WS-320M have a maximum input voltage of 10 VDC. Higher voltages may damage the recorder.
Note:The KA-333 Compaticord is available for purchase from Olympus' online store at www.olympusamerica.com.
What are the Windows system requirements for the WS-320M?
The WS-320M is supported by Windows ME/2000 Professional/XP Professional and XP Home Edition. Earlier versions do not have the USB drivers needed to connect the WS-320M. The WS-320M is also not compatible with Windows XP 64 bit.
Is there an AC adapter for the WS-320M?
An AC adapter is not available for the WS-320M. When the recorder is connected to a computer, the computer's USB port powers the device.


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Why Obama, Boehner don't get along
Barack Obama and John Boehner have repeatedly, emphatically and publicly claimed they like each other on a guy-to-guy level — never mind that neither can abide sitting across from the other at a negotiating table.
Less than two years ago, it seemed plausible that odd-couple diplomacy could prevail, as a Republican House speaker with deep blue-collar roots and a professorial president embarked on what they hoped would be the most ambitious taxation and spending deal in the nation's history.
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But all those grand Obama-Boehner plans have unraveled, and so too has their once-promising partnership — putting strains on their relationship ahead of the first face-to-face negotiations over the sequester that will have already hit the deadline by the time they're scheduled to meet Friday.
( Also on POLITICO: Sequester countdown: Obama summons Hill leaders)
It's not beyond repair, advisers to both men maintain, but hardball politics have bred a share of hard feelings — leaving the two farther apart than any recent speaker or president in recent memory.
"He's a nice guy," says a longtime Obama adviser, speaking of Boehner. "Left to his own devices, I think he would probably cut some kind of a deal. But after a while the president has to be, like, 'John's okay, but there has to be a question of competence.' You go through this a hundred times, and yeah, that does have an impact on a relationship."
People close to the speaker say Boehner also thinks Obama is a nice guy — but the kind of nice guy addicted to the sound of his own voice, prone to long delivering pedantic "lectures," boasting about his superior political skills and fond of telling Boehner how to run his own political affairs.
The speaker's comments have taken on a more personal tone recently, as Obama has eschewed direct negotiations for a nationwide barnstorming tour to place blame for the automatic cuts to defense and domestic programs on the Hill GOP.
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"I don't think he has the guts to do it," an angry speaker said on Feb. 12, when asked if Obama was serious about deficit reduction through budget cuts and entitlement reform. "He doesn't have the courage to take on the liberal side of his own party — never has."
The high point in the Obama-Boehner saga is easy to identify. After a shaky start — shortly after taking office, Obama rankled Boehner's team by joking that the perma-tanned congressman was "a person of color" — the pair agreed to negotiate a "grand bargain" on deficits and entitlements following 18 holes of golf in June 2011.
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State: mountain lion came from South Dakota
The mountain lion that was killed in Milford on the Wilbur Cross Parkway in June traveled halfway across the country, state officials said Tuesday.
Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Commissioner Dan Esty said the young, male mountain lion originated from the Black Hills of South Dakota, a trek of more than 1,500 miles.
"This is an incredible journey for a mammal," Esty said.
According to DEEP wildlife biologist Paul Rego, there were recorded sightings of the same mountain lion in northern Wisconsin in December 2009, Minnesota in May 2010 and in late May and early June in Greenwich. In Greenwich, there were numerous sightings of the mountain lion including one near John Street near exit 31 on the Merritt Parkway.
"This is an amazing story," Rego said. "I think this distance will be looked at as an anomaly."
The 140-pound mountain lion was nicknamed the St. Croix cougar for the county in Wisconsin where it originally was first seen. The 1,500-mile journey is more than double the distance of the next longest recorded mountain lion trek in U.S. history, which was 640 miles.
Federal and state forensic scientists and biologists were able to identify the lion by droppings, blood marks, foot marks and hair. Rego said there was no microchip found in the animal, a sign of captivity, which would explain the long distance traveled. Although Rego believes St. Croix made his way to Connecticut on his own paws, it is hard to believe a mountain lion making such a long trip.
"No evidence of captivity, but we do admit that with our suspicion given just the extraordinary distance this animal would have had to move to get here to Connecticut," Rego said.
Esty said there is no evidence of a mountain lion population in Connecticut.
Although the first recorded sighting of St. Croix was in Minnesota, DEEP officials believe he originated from South Dakota because research on the case by the Rocky Mountain Research Station indicated that he genetically matched well with mountain lions from South Dakota.
Rego said reasons for the mountain lion's extensive travel may include breeding opportunities, finding an open habitat and food sources. He also said young, male mountain lions tend to travel farther than older males or females.
"Mountain lion on the streets of Connecticut, traveling through our state, is certainly an unusual event," Esty said. "It is, however, a strong symbol of what we all hope for, who work in a conservation area, wilderness area --biological diversity can be preserved and protected."
According to the website of the Black Hills Mountain Lion Foundation there are an estimated 250 mountain lions living in that area of South Dakota. There are so many mountain lions living in the Black Hills that in 2003 the South Dakota Legislature removed them from the endangered species list and reclassified them as big game. That allowed the big cats to be hunted.
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VANCOUVER - A Vancouver ice cream shop owner has settled out of court with organizers of the 2010 Olympic Games in Vancouver.
Mario's Gelati filed a lawsuit against the Vancouver organizing committee, the city and the federal and provincial governments seeking more than $2.5 million for lost business due to construction of the Athletes Village near his business.
VANOC staff initially promised roadwork outside the shop would only take a few weeks but it dragged on for more than seven months.
The case was slated to go to court this month, but a settlement was reached in September.
Details of the settlement are guarded by a confidentiality agreement.
Coast Range Heliskiing of Pemberton, B.C., also launched a lawsuit claiming Olympic security screening and no-fly zones over Whistler made it impossible to do business. (CKNW-The Canadian Press)
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CHARLESTON, Ill. -- Eastern Illinois has hired Baylor assistant coach Dino Babers to take over for longtime football coach Bob Spoo.
The school announced Babers' hiring on Friday. The longtime assistant coach was a member of Spoo's first staff at Eastern in 1987. The Football Championship Subdivision school plays in the Ohio Valley Conference.
Babers coached Baylor's wide receivers and has been at the school since 2008. The Bears went 9-3 this season and are headed to the Valero Alamo Bowl.
He played at Hawaii and has been an assistant at schools including Pittsburgh, Texas A&M, San Diego State, UCLA, Arizona, Purdue, Northern Arizona and UNLV.
Spoo announced plans to retire before this season. The Panthers finished 2-9. Spoo finished with a career record of 144-131-1.


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This was my second visit to the beautiful Hotel Del Coranado located on Coranado Island located in San Diego's Bay. Built in 1888, this classic beach front hotel has long been heralded as one of America's most beautiful beach resorts. Nicknamed "The Del," it was designated a historic landmark in 1977.
According to the hotel's website:
"The Del's visionary founders - Elisha Babcock and H.L. Story - dreamed of building a seaside resort that would be "the talk of the Western world." Since then, the resort has become a living legend, visited by celebrities, dignitaries and U.S. presidents. In fact, publisher Rand McNally recognized the Hotel del Coronado for enjoying more "fame and historical significance than perhaps any hotel in North America.'
Eleven U.S. Presidents have visited The Del, starting with Benjamin Harrison in 1891. One of the resort's most famous visitors was England's Prince of Wales in 1920. He would later become King Edward VIII, only to give up his throne in 1936 to marry Coronado divorcee Wallis Spencer Simpson. Many have speculated that they may have first met at The Del.
The Del has played host to some of America's greats, including Thomas Edison, L. Frank Baum and Babe Ruth. Famed aviator Charles Lindbergh was honored at The Del in 1927 after his successful trans-Atlantic flight. At this lavish banquet, a replica of Lindbergh's "Spirit of St. Louis" circled the enormous Crown Room ceiling.
Hollywood has been making movies at The Del since 1901. In 1958, The Del was the backdrop for the comedy classic "Some Like It Hot," starring Marilyn Monroe, Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon. The resort has also seen a steady stream of celebrity visitors - from Charlie Chaplin and Humphrey Bogart to Brad Pitt and Madonna."
The Del faces the Pacific Ocean with the large white sand Coronado Central Beach in between. From the beach you can see how enormous and beautiful the entire hotel is!


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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - California Democrat Maxine Waters was elected to serve as ranking member of the House Financial Service Committee, according to an announcement from Waters' office on Tuesday.
In a statement, Waters said she looks forward to defending the 2010 Dodd-Frank financial regulatory overhaul and plans to focus on housing finance reform.
"I understand that regulatory certainty is an important aspect of growing our economy, and remain committed to ensuring clear and transparent regulation, which creates the space for innovation, safety and soundness," she said.
Waters was widely expected to win the post.
She joins Jeb Hensarling, a Texas Republican, who will chair the committee. Both have expressed interest in housing finance issues.
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Activision announced
based on AMC's hit show "The Walking Dead" to be released sometime next year.
Telltale Games has done a fantastic job spinning off the show and comic book's universe into an episodic adventure game, so it only seems natural that someone would try their hand at the action-packed moments of the series.
The game is based more on the show than the comic, and takes place before the events of the first season, focusing in on brothers Darryl and Merle Dixon.
The teaser trailer doesn't tell a whole lot about what the game will actually look like or how it will work, but here are five things we'd like to see in a good "Walking Dead" first-person shooter.
The 'Z word'
Even though the comics have been a staple of the zombie apocalypse genre for a decade, "The Walking Dead's" FPS will be a bit late to the party in terms of zombie shooters.
Once developers figured out that people love exploding zombie brains, there was a "zombie mode" in every game imaginable. To stand out, next year's shooter will have to be strong in atmosphere, story and gameplay mechanics, since shooting "walkers" will be nothing new to most gamers.
Tools of the trade
To stay true to the tone and universe show, the game will need to avoid the inclusion of highly powerful and explosive weapons. The universe of "The Walking Dead" is one of scavenging and scrimping for ammunition.
Even though the brothers Dixon seem a bit like gun nuts, conserving resources should be part of the challenge of any "The Walking Dead" game. Darryl's signature crossbow will certainly feature prominently, but some variety will need to be present beyond lacing zombies and outlaws with arrows, then making a witty remark when retrieving them from the bodies. That's classic Darryl.
Hog wild
One of the things that makes Darryl stand out in Rick's group of roving survivors is that he travels on a cool motorcycle on the show. Well, it's cool except for the fact that it has a Nazi S.S. decal on it, but other than that, it's a pretty sweet ride. The bike actually was "inherited" from Merle after, you know, Rick and company left Merle chained to a rooftop to either die or cut off his own hand. If there isn't at least one or two motorcycle-riding sequences, we'll be thoroughly disappointed.
Boondock Saints" and "Mallrats"
Darryl emerged as a viewer favorite on season two of the show because Norman Reedus is a great actor and the character is such a classic anti-hero. Michael Rooker, who played his brother Merle in season one and during a hallucination in season two, is one of the most formidable "that guy" character actors of the '90s and '00s.
The two of them together were great in their limited scenes in the show, so it will be a shame if the characters are voiced by knockoffs. The only thing worse than bad voice acting is bad voice acting with a southern accent.
Proceed with caution
While we're excited for "The Walking Dead" to stake its claim in the zombie shoot-em-up world, we're also cautious. Making the television or movie version of a hit property into a game isn't exactly a plan with a stellar track record, and Terminal Reality are the folks responsible for that "
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Following Elijah's stunning victory over the prophets of Baal in 1 Kings 18, he turns his attention to drought that continued to linger over the land. Back in 1 Kings 17, Elijah had announced a drought on the land because of the apostasy of the people. They had backed into Baalism and paganism. And their failure to remain faithful to the Lord carried the judgment of God removing his word from the people, signified by the lack of rain or dew. This was also a polemic against Baal, the storm god. The Baal cycle would be broken and the LORD would show himself to be God.
"With which person in the Bible do you most identify?" This is a question I have often asked others in the church over the years. Most of us lack even enough self-awareness to able to answer the question. Others among us have a propensity to appeal to the best characters in Scripture.
Charlotte of Bourbon – from Runaway Nun to Self-Sacrificing Wife
Kata Bethlen – A Faith Preserved
Kata Bethlen (1700-1752) started her autobiography with her most painful memory: her forced marriage, at age 17, to her Roman Catholic half-brother.
Pastors, elders, and godly parents rightly take interest in the education and nurture of their children, and as a result action-minded Christians start schools. Christian schools represent a natural or spontaneous result of faith, and the Lord is pleased with such loving motives and acts. Nevertheless, when a church attempts to govern the school it has created the results are often mixed. Theology can explain why.
It is a struggle to live out our faith. But we can see that in ways that owe more to secular trends than to Scripture and obscure the teaching that our lives can show the beauty of life in Christ and his gospel.
Christians are frequently reminded to "remember the reason for Christmas," meaning, of course, that we should turn our attention away from the cultural trappings and to the fact that Jesus was born to Mary in Bethlehem. But this Christmas, perhaps we should fix our attention a little more closely, not just on the details of Jesus' birth, but on the miracle of the incarnation. In so doing, we join a great cloud of Christian witnesses, who have reflected deeply on this glorious mystery.
There seems to be a never-ending market in Christian circles for books on guidance. The reason for this, of course, is that we as Christians (like all other human beings) want to make right decisions and choices in life. We want to avoid mistakes – especially when they often run the risk of major and, at times, disastrous consequences.
In our last three articles that dealt with the sin-related petitions in the Lord's Prayer we noted in passing how striking it is that such a large proportion of this prayer is focused on our fallenness and failure. This surely says a great deal about why, in light of Calvin's famous dictum about truly knowing ourselves as well as God, that genuine self-knowledge plays a huge part in entering more fully into a true knowledge of God.
This month, the Alliance is pleased to offer a free MP3 download of Discipleship from the Alliance Teaching Series. Curated from years of biblical teaching, Discipleship presents listeners with thirteen encouraging messages on sanctification, the Church, and the Christian life. Download your copy here!
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He surely saw him from the boat. The Lord watched the erratic and unstable demoniac who was as unruly as the storm he had recently silenced. The man's appearance alone made him an imposing figure against the otherwise peaceful shores of the Garasenes. One can't help but wonder if the disciples feared this man more than they had feared the wind and waves! But they paddled on to become spectators of one of the most significant battles of Jesus' ministry.
I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints, NIV
having the eyes of your hearts enlightened, that you may know what is the hope to which he has called you, what are the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints, ESV
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Jonathan and James are discussing a book that influenced both of them decades ago. Why would they be talking about it now, and what is the book's relevance for today?
Pastoral Visitation
Temptation is an issue that Christians rarely talk about these days. Even the word itself has quietly slipped out of religious use, becoming instead a term used to boost sales of perfume and chocolates.
How can we be salt and light in our world, so that instead of being "trodden under foot" or "hidden under a bushel" (vv. 13, 15), we can resist evil and do good, and moving unbelievers to glorify God as our Father in heaven? To answer that question, let's listen to the wisdom of the English Puritans.


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As parents, we're supposed to always be on the lookout for "teachable moments"—those golden opportunities to ruin nearly any fun activity by clumsily inserting some educational content. Kids can smell teachable moments a mile away and their eyes start to roll long before the words ever leave our mouth. But some games find the golden ratio, that perfect balance between fun and educational. Here are five games that parents and kids will love to play—and learn—together.
Space It!
This is a simple, yet very clever numbers game. Players create sequences of numbered tiles that follow a pattern that they make up. For example if the sequence is 2-7-12, the next player would have to play 17 (adding five) or create a completely new sequence utilizing at least one of the numbers that's already there. For example, a 5 above the 7 and a 9 below. Although the rules say to create sequences only by adding, you can can add a degree of difficulty by allowing for multiplication, subtraction, or division. Ages 8 and up. simplyfun.com
Let's Drive
Another low-stress-yet-entertaining game for the whole family. Players collect points as they "travel" through the United States and Canada. It's a great way for the kids to learn state capitals, scenic locations, and trivia about every state. It's also a good way for moms and dads to brush up on geography—I have to admit that as a west-coaster, the east coast has always been something of a blur. Ages 8 and up. simplyfun.com
Who would have guessed that learning manners could actually be fun—fun enough that a 9-year old would pull the game out from a shelf of a dozen of her favorites and ask to play it? True story. Players move through the board by rolling dice and answering questions from several categories: Dining, Home, Play. Questions can be fill-in-the-blank ("What's the right thing to do if you're sitting on a crowded bus and an elderly lady gets on?"), multiple choice, or true/false ("Billy love to zoom around the street and across everyone's lawn on their bikes. This is okay to do because they are having fun"). Or, they may have to do things like create a proper place setting (honestly, does anyone really know where the dessert fork goes?) Ages 5-10. blundersmania.com
Eat to Win
Designed by a concerned mom whose child struggled with weight issues, Eat to Win tests players' knowledge of nutrition and exercise in a fun, engaging way. Players answer multiple choice ("How many calories do you burn jumping rope for 30 minutes?), or true/false questions ("You should eat Greek yogurt instead of regular yogurt"). Plus, there's a physical activity component, things like "Hop on one foot across the room and back" or "Everyone get up and run around the room and flapping your arms like a duck." Players earn money for reaching certain milestones (or if they don't want to hop, they can pay a laziness penalty). Ages 6 and up. Eattowingame.com
Jishaku (the Japanese word for magnet), is a neat combination of strategy game and science lesson. Played with a set of different-sized magnetic stones of varying strengths on a surface that looks like a foam egg carton, it matters not only where you place each stone, but also howyou place it. A fascinating way to spend some quality time exploring the laws of magnetism with boys or girls 8 and up. playjishaku.com


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All those Instagram photos of your food might be ruining your appetite! (Refinery 29)
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My vote has to go to the F-14 Tomcat (yes, I'm an 80s kid). The Top Gun movie will be re-released in 3D next year, and there's even a remake in the works!
My vote has to go to the F-14 Tomcat (yes, I'm an 80s kid). The Top Gun movie will be re-released in 3D next year, and there's even a remake in the works!
The F-4 Phantom is one of my favorite jet plane, we use to have them based near where I live. I was able to photograph them on many occasions.
Favorite - Well I don't have just one BUT:
F-14 - Matt Halton's design, now produced by Jet Hanger Hobbies - two sizes a minifan and a midifan. Mines the Midifan.
SU-27 - Savage Bro's design (when it comes out) I'm dieing for a 27 and theres is twin minifan with retracts
I don't really have a single favorite jet.
Me-262... first combat operational jet
F-86 / Mig 15 First jet vs jet dogfight
Two of the biggest milestones in military jets.
The F-14 "legend" is greatly because of the Top Gun movie... It was a good aircraft but tried to do too much with one airframe and thus didn't really do anything as well as a single purpose aircraft could.
For me it is the YF-12. An aircraft way ahead of its time. Pro: Very fast and long range, Con: costly to buy and maintain. Can you image the airframe with today technology, glass cockpit, fly by wire, etc. I remember working an ASPEN and in three radar sweeps he was off my scope. When I ask the pilot how fast he was going the reply was "More than adequate". Kelly Jonson was thinking way outside of the box and the SR-71 was born.
Mine has got to be Concorde.
A Mach 2 jet with looks to match carrying fare paying passengers for 27 years.
Personally a fan of the Bombardier range. The Learjet will always have my heart, still got my first knocking about somewhere. Eventually you need a bit more space though and it has to be the Global 8000.
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Cloud software provider is quantifying and delivering predictable energy efficiency savings for a low-carbon future
EnergySavvy, a leading provider of energy efficiency cloud software to utilities and state programs, announces funding to accelerate product development and expand sales and marketing. Prelude Ventures, a San Francisco investment firm, leads the funding round with Prelude's Managing Director Tim WoodwardTim Woodward joining EnergySavvy's board of directors. Existing EnergySavvy investors, including Pivotal Investments, also participated in the round.
"We have been watching EnergySavvy scale its business and have been very impressed with how much has been accomplished with limited capital," said Woodward. "So many cleantech companies have raised tens or hundreds of millions in venture funding with uncertain results. We think now is the right time to put some additional capital behind the company's momentum, as more and more utilities realize the software platform from EnergySavvy is the key to driving program effectiveness per dollar invested."
EnergySavvy is often described as bringing energy efficiency into the 21st century. Its flagship cloud platform, Optix, makes energy efficiency more controllable and deployable, and brings predictability to the industry. With a Measure as You Go℠ approach, using real-time data analytics, utilities are better able to engage customers, contractors and trade allies while optimizing program performance.
The company has grown rapidly with 24 utility and program clients in more than 20 states, onboarding new customers at a brisk pace.
Modernizing Energy Efficiency is Key to a Low-Carbon Future
The latest UN IPCC report is clear. At current pace, by the end of the century, the planet's warming will be twice the level at which scientists estimate we can avoid its worst impacts. Yet with recent advances in energy efficiency technologies, knowhow and policies, the IPCC report concludes we can actually stabilize or reduce energy use by 2050.
Energy efficiency has long been recognized as the cleanest, cheapest "fuel," and utilities are on track to spend $30B worldwide on energy efficiency efforts. However, the industry has not yet lived up to its full potential because efficiency is often difficult to measure, manage and deploy in a way that is on par with traditional fuels. The UN IPCC report underscores the urgency of scaling energy efficiency as a key to advancing a lower carbon economy.
"The Carter-era approach to energy efficiency that got us here won't get us to the future that's needed. Utilities have an incredible opportunity to hit their ever increasing goals, provide more value to their customers and do it all at lower cost and risk profile," said Aaron Goldfeder, EnergySavvy CEO and Co-Founder. "We're excited to welcome Prelude to our team and innovate with our clients for a better future."
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EnergySavvy is a leader in cloud-based software for the utility industry. Dedicated to making energy efficiency more controllable and transparent, EnergySavvy's platform unlocks value by creating modern customer experiences and delivering predictability to the industry. The only true enterprise demand-side management software company, EnergySavvy sets the standard in client success, expertise and innovation. Utilities use EnergySavvy to reach one-third of American homes and businesses in more than 20 states. To learn more, visit www.energysavvy.com.
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"I feel like a lot of it is just a load of crap." So much for Emily staying in her hometown for "The Bachelorette" -- this week her and the remaining 13 contestants head to Bermuda for this round of dates. And all those undeserving tool bags get to stay at Rosewood Tucker's Point -- the most beautiful (and expensive) resort on the island (the cheapest room is $600 a night). If we sound bitter, we are. We're going to Bermuda for our honeymoon in October … but we won't be staying at Rosewood Tucker's Point.
Single Dad Doug is a Prude Sarah: Single Dad Doug gets super nervous when he receives the single date card. With good reason, since he gets grilled about his faults and then she gets mad when he doesn't tell her all his awful qualities. Maybe he's just a nice guy. Emily gives him the rose after a romantic speech, but he doesn't kiss her. He said he never makes the first move and hadn't kissed a girl in months. This could be his problem with women.
Chris: Emily has to realize that her line of questioning would turn off any normal guy. The fact that they are pandering to her idiocy shows that all these guys are essentially wrong for her.
This Ain't No Booze Cruise Sarah: Arie ("Speed Racer"), Charlie ("Meat Face"), Chris ("Bobble Head"), Jef ("Jerry Lee Lewis"), Kalon ("Helicopter Guy"), Ryan ("Fluff Head"), Travis ("Ostrich Egg") and Sean ("Biceps") get a quick intro on sailing before splitting into ketchup and mustard teams in a race for a dinner date with Emily. While a recipe for disaster, they did have a professional steering the boat and no one fell overboard. Team Mustard won, so Arie, Jef, Ryan and Kalon enjoyed an upgraded cocktail party with Emily on the beach. The previews of Jef getting his finger torn off were overblown; it was barely covered in the actual episode, though it did win him the rose.
Chris: It's interesting that Emily says she doesn't like to watch guys compete, yet she was previously engaged to a race car driver and is also interested in Arie. It would make more sense for her to marry an accountant rather than someone who competes for a living. Emily asked for honesty from the guys, but gets mad when Ryan doesn't back down on his feelings about her possible weight gain ("I'll love you, but won't love on you.") You can't blame him though because she doesn't have the personality to make up for being a fat girl.
Yachting, Cliff Diving and The Last Supper Sarah: Finally, Nate ("Axe Body Spray") gets a date. Unfortunately, it's a double date with John ("Wolf"). After an afternoon of yachting, they eat dinner at an extremely small table in a cave (like Luray caverns except the water looks cleaner). Even though Nate cried after talking about his awesome brother, Emily gave the rose to John.
Chris: I blame Nate's dismissal on the Sonny Crockett-inspired outfit he wore to dinner. Why do the producers force them to eat on one side of the table during the two-on-one dates? It makes it look like a bad sitcom dinner, or The Last Supper.
Rose Ceremony--Two More Out Sarah: Jef is the only one properly dressed for a night out in Bermuda: blue knee socks with Bermuda shorts and a jacket. Ryan is so full of himself it's sickening. Though at least now everyone knows it. He sees "great potential" in Emily, but if it doesn't work out, he'll just be the next Bachelor and/or just use this position to further his career. Well, at least he's being honest. Charlie ("Meat Face") and Michael get the expected boot.
Chris: All of the conversations with Emily are generalities; there's no depth or details. This communication technique should be reserved for the weird guy at work you want to avoid having lunch with.
The Remaining Men
Arie, 30 "Speed Racer" -- I want to vomit when I see him kiss Emily. His lips suck her whole face in.
Chris, 25 "Bobble Head" -- He got in an argument with Single Dad Doug for calling him immature. He responded by verbally assaulting Doug and his "humble ways." Nonsense.
Doug, 33 "Single Dad Doug" -- Our vote to go to the top five.
Jef, 27 "Jerry Lee Lewis" -- A sweet guy with a bad hairstyle.
John, 30 "Wolf" -- This is his actual nickname. We tried to avoid it at first, but they keep putting it on the screen.
Kalon, 27 "Helicopter Guy" -- He's not going to last long. His butt chin is growing.
Ryan, 31 "Fluff Head" -- We thought it was just a bad hair day, but his hair is literally cut to make it fluff easier.
Sean, 28 "Biceps" -- I wasn't drinking this episode. He's a buthisface.
Travis, 30 "Ostrich Egg" -- We're still not over the egg.
Alejandro, 24 -- We know nothing about this guy. Nothing. Except that his head is tiny.


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Three South Sound stores among first to get marijuana licenses
State officials have approved Washington's first licenses to sell marijuana at retail, including two in Tacoma and one in Lacey.
The 24 newly licensed stores can open as early as Tuesday.
But getting a license doesn't guarantee a store is ready to open. Legally grown and processed marijuana is in short supply and some stores are waiting until they have enough to stock their shelves.
It's possible none in the South Sound will be open Tuesday. One Tacoma shop, Rainier on Pine, says supply problems have delayed its opening until probably some time in the next two weeks.
The Lacey shop, 420 Carpenter, plans to open Friday so as not to sell out its limited supply before the weekend. Expect high prices around $25 per gram including taxes.
The first licenses include shops in:
Lacey: 422 Carpenter Road, Suite 105
Tacoma: 3111 S. Pine St.
Tacoma: 7046 Pacific Ave.
Seattle: 2733 4th Ave S., first floor
Bellevue: 10697 Main St., suite B
Arlington: 19129 Smokey Point Blvd., suite B
The state Liquor Control Board received more than 2,000 applications for 334 retail store slots.
The agency used a lottery to rank the applicants that qualified, part of an 18-month process that also included licensing of growers and processors. The agency says so far it has licensed producers to grow more than 687,000 square feet of plants.
But the successful applicants had to find seedlings, grow them into flowering plants, harvest the flowers, dry them, have them tested for contaminants and potency, package them and drive them to a retailer, all on a tight timeline that has affected supply.


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California Girds for Electricity Woes
Increased Reliance on Wind, Solar Power Means Power Production Fluctuates
SAN FRANCISCO—California is weighing how to avoid a looming electricity crisis that could be brought on by its growing reliance on wind and solar power.
Regulators and energy companies met Tuesday, hoping to hash out a solution to the peculiar stresses placed on the state's network by sharp increases in wind and solar energy. Power production from renewable sources fluctuates wildly, depending on wind speeds and weather.


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I recently attended a lecture by a distinguished man of letters. A poet, novelist, playwright and literary critic, this man also edits journals, directs literary festivals, collaborates on documentary projects, teaches full time at a university and is raising a family. When an audience member asked how he managed to find the time for all these things, he said, "Everything I do is in the interests of making time for my true passion: watching TV."
He was addicted, he said, to"Damages"and"Downton Abbey."He claimed to have watched all five seasons of"The Wire"in a single weekend. "I can't get enough TV," he said. "It's all I want to do."
There may have been some self-deprecating hyperbole at work (is it physically, mentally or even temporally possible to watch all 60 episodes of "The Wire" in a single, two-day weekend?), but from where I sat — in an auditorium, hoping that my home DVR was recording"Mad Men"and that my husband wasn't "cheating" and watching it without me — it all sounded refreshingly candid. We are in an oft-noted "new golden age of television." Since the late 1990s, when HBO debuted "The Sopranos"and other cable channels followed with their own original programming, the device once known as the idiot box has become markedly less idiotic.
Sure, "Jersey Shore"and various public stockades that masquerade as talent shows still crowd the airwaves. But challenging story arcs, complex characters and discernible quality can also get a ton of TV traction these days, which is only highlighted by the way we watch television. No longer at the mercy of whatever happens to be on (or of VHS machines no one could figure out how to program), we can press a button and save a show, order a full season on Netflix, stream it on our phones or download it episode by episode whenever, wherever. We can, in other words, give TV our undivided attention on our own terms.
And that means we can binge watch. Parodied to hilarious effect on"Portlandia,"where a couple forgo eating, sleeping and hygiene and eventually incur job loss because they can't turn away from"Battlestar Galactica,"marathon TV was considered largely harmless until last week. That's when Jim Pagels, an intern at Slate magazine, attacked "pandemic" binge watching and asserted that cliffhangers "need time to breathe" and that watching one episode right after the other would "ruin the whole batch."
The outburst was timed to Sunday's season premiere of "Breaking Bad,"which fans tend to inhale with the same desperate frenzy displayed by the meth junkies the show often features (I suspect I would inject the show intravenously if I could). It didn't go over well. Time magazine, the Wall Street Journal and NPR took Pagels to task. Bob Garfield of "On the Media" brought him in for a mild tongue-lashing and pronounced his own 33-hour "Breaking Bad" binge "one the greatest cultural experiences of my life." Garfield reminded his guest that Dickens' "Great Expectations" was originally presented in serial form but no one questions the purity of reading it cover to cover today.
PAY PER VIEWER: TVs highest paid stars
Pagels, it should be said, thoroughly argued his case (complete with bullet points). But then so did Garfield — big gulps or weekly sips, each has its benefits and drawbacks. We all know that. So why, other than his slightly sanctimonious tone, did Pagels touch such a nerve?
Because binge watching is code for something else entirely. It's a way to distinguish highbrow from lowbrow.
You rarely hear someone brag about watching 16 straight episodes of "Melrose Place." Binges are for the stuff that gets recapped on culture blogs, that finds its way into academic papers with names like "'24,' 'Lost,'and 'Six Feet Under': Post-Traumatic Television in the Post9/11 Era" (yes, that's an actual dissertation).
Marathon TV also takes effort. It distinguishes its practitioners (at least in their own minds) from the casual, passive viewer and turns TV watching into an act of agency, like reading a Russian novel or running an actual marathon. As a result, it turns something that was once a source of shame — prolonged couch potato-dom — into not just a badge of honor but membership in a club.
And one to which even a man of letters will admit paying his dues. Speaking of that, I'm taking next week off. I've got a 53-hour appointment with"Big Love."


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Brussels, 10 December 2013
Questions and Answers on the reformed Common Fisheries Policy
The overall objective of the reformed Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) is to make fishing sustainable - environmentally, economically and socially. The new policy will bring fish stocks back to sustainable levels and will stop wasteful fishing practices. It will provide EU citizens with a stable, secure and healthy food supply for the long term. It seeks to bring new prosperity to the fishing sector, create new opportunities for jobs and growth in coastal areas, and end dependence on subsidies. EU financial assistance through the proposed European Maritime and Fisheries Fund will be available to support the sustainability objectives of the new policy.
Why is a new policy necessary?
Europe's fisheries policy is in urgent need of reform. Vessels are still catching more fish than can be safely reproduced. The fishing industry is facing an uncertain future.
Against this background, the European Commission proposed in 2011 an ambitious reform of the policy. This reform is about putting in place the conditions for a better future for fish and fisheries alike, as well as the marine environment that supports them. The reformed CFP will contribute to the Europe 2020 Strategy and the policy will work towards robust economic performance of the industry, inclusive growth and enhanced cohesion in coastal regions.
What are the main elements of the new policy?
Sustainability is at the heart of the reform
Fishing sustainably means fishing at levels that do not endanger the reproduction of stocks and at the same time maximises catches for fishermen. This level is known as the 'maximum sustainable yield' (MSY). Under the new CFP, stocks must be fished at these levels. This MSY objective is set out in the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Seas, and was confirmed at the 2002 World Summit on Sustainable Development as a target the world should reach by 2015 where possible. The new CFP shall set the fishing levels at MSY levels by 2015 where possible, and at the latest by 2020 for all fish stocks.
Estimates show that if stocks are exploited in this way, stock sizes would increase significantly, with improved catch levels and revenues from fishing.
Fishing sustainably will also help to stabilise prices under transparent conditions, bringing clear benefits for consumers.
Multi-annual, ecosystem-based management
Multi-annual plans remain at the centre of the management of our fisheries. The plans will move from the current single-stock plans to fisheries-based plans. They will cover more fish stocks in fewer plans in support of reaching sustainability. Under the scope of these plans, annual fishing opportunities will be fixed by Council. The plans may also contain other conservation and technical measures which are part of the proposed toolbox of instruments.
To rebuild a viable fishing economy in Europe, the boundaries of the marine environment must be respected more effectively. EU fisheries management will be governed by the ecosystem approach and the precautionary approach to ensure that the impacts of fishing activities on the marine ecosystem are limited. This will safeguard the marine resources.
Banning discards
Discarding - the practice of throwing unwanted fish overboard - is estimated at 23% of total catches (substantially more in some fisheries). This unacceptable practice will be phased out with a precise timeline for implementation (progressively between 2015 and 2019) and in combination with some flanking measures. Fishermen will be obliged to land all the commercial species that they catch. Residual catches of under-sized fish can generally not be sold for human consumption.
This ban will lead to more reliable data on fish stocks, support better management and improve resource efficiency. It is also an incentive for fishermen to avoid unwanted catches by means of technical solutions such as more selective fishing gear.
Member States have to make sure that their fishing vessels are equipped to ensure detailed documentation of all activities so as to monitor compliance with the obligation to land all catches.
Management of fishing fleet capacity
Member States will have to ensure that the fleet capacity (number and size of vessels) is in balance with the fishing opportunities. Where a Member State identifies overcapacity in a fleet segment, it will develop an action plan to reduce this overcapacity. If a Member State does not achieve the necessary reduction of the fleet capacity, funding under the European financial instrument may be suspended.
Decentralised governance
The new CFP brings decisions closer to the fishing grounds and clarifies the roles and obligations of each actor. It will end micro-management from Brussels: EU legislators will define the general framework, the principles and standards, the overall targets, the performance indicators and the timeframes. Member States will then cooperate at regional level and develop the actual implementing measures. When all Member States concerned agree, these recommendations can be transposed into rules applicable to all fishermen concerned.
Support for small-scale fisheries
In the EU, the small-scale fleet accounts for 77% of the total EU fleet in vessel numbers, but on average its impact on the resources is less, with only 8% of the EU total in tonnage (vessel size) and 32% of EU engine power. Small-scale coastal fisheries often play an important role in the social fabric and the cultural identity of many of Europe's coastal regions. They therefore require specific support. The reformed CFP extends to 2022 the right for Member States to restrict fishing in a zone within 12 nautical miles of the coastline.
Developing sustainable aquaculture
A better framework for aquaculture will increase production and supply of seafood in the EU, reduce dependence on imported fish and contribute to growth in coastal and rural areas. By 2014, Member States will draft national strategic plans to improve conditions for aquaculture, remove administrative barriers and uphold environmental, social and economic standards for the farmed-fish industry. A new Aquaculture Advisory Council will be established to give advice on industry-related issues. There is a clear EU dimension in aquaculture development: strategic choices made at national level can have a bearing on such development in neighbouring Member States.
Improving scientific knowledge
Reliable information and knowledge about the state of our fisheries and the marine resources is essential to support sound management decisions and effective implementation of the reformed CFP. Member states will be entrusted with collecting, maintaining and sharing data about fish stocks, fleets and the impact of fishing at sea-basin level. The policies will be adopted in accordance with the best available scientific advice. National research programmes will be established to coordinate this activity.
New market policy - empowerment of the sector and better informed consumers
The new market policy aims to strengthen the competitiveness of the EU industry, improve the transparency of the markets, and ensure a level playing field for all products marketed in the Union.
The existing intervention regime will be modernized and simplified: producer organisations will be allowed to buy up fisheries products when prices fall under a certain level, and store the products for placing them on the market at a later stage. This system will foster market stability.
Producer organisations will also play a greater role in collective management, monitoring and control. New marketing standards on labelling, quality and traceability will give consumers clearer information and help them support sustainable fisheries. Certain labelling information will be compulsory, whilst others may be supplied on a voluntary basis.
Taking international responsibility
Many of the world's fish stocks are reported as being either fully exploited or overexploited, according to the FAO. The EU, being the world's largest importer of fisheries products in terms of value, must act abroad as at home. The external fisheries policy must be an integrated part of the CFP. In international and regional organisations, the EU will therefore advocate the principles of sustainability and conservation of fish stocks and marine biodiversity. It will establish alliances and undertake actions with key partners to combat illegal fishing and reduce overcapacity.
In bilateral fishing agreements with non-EU countries, the EU will promote sustainability, good governance and the principles of democracy, human rights and the rule of law. Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Agreements (SFPAs) will replace the existing Agreements and they will ensure that the exploitation of fishery resources takes place on the basis of sound scientific advice only targeting surplus resources that the partner country cannot or does not want to fish itself. Under SFPAs, partner countries shall be compensated for granting access to their fishing resources and financial assistance shall be provided to the partner countries for the implementation of a sustainable fisheries policy.
Will there be new rules on Control and Enforcement?
The proposal is consistent with the EU's new control regime from 2010 and integrates the basic elements of the control and enforcement regime for compliance with the rules of the CFP. However, the necessary changes will be made to the legislation on technical measures and on control, to enable the entry into force of the landing obligation. In light of the introduction of the landing obligation the Commission proposes monitoring and control obligations in particular in relation to fully documented fishery, as well as pilot projects on new fisheries control technologies that contribute to sustainable fishing.
When will the reform come into effect?
With the new policy now formally agreed by Council and Parliament, the reformed CFP will be applied from 1 January 2014. Implementation of the new rules will be progressive, for instance on the landing obligation, because there is a need for the sector to adapt and to be able to deliver results. But the reform sets clear deadlines.
For more information:
Reform of the CFP website: http://ec.europa.eu/fisheries/reform/proposals/index_en.htm
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A Classic Combination
Ice cold milk and an oreo cookie... they forever go together like a classic combination... just like our cute couple Jessica and Jesse. Yes, this is the jingle I had stuck in my head as we put the finishing touches on their wedding. We have been wanting to share this one for some time now and have been caught up with wedding season but are pulling this one out of the archives...just for some fun and to well...get the jingle stuck in your head to.
These sweet love birds came to us with just a couple specific requests for the feel of the wedding; that it be formal and timeless. After getting to know them a bit better, we found out that Jesse had a love for Oreos and Jessica for peacocks. What is more regal than a peacock? And what more timeless and classic than the ol' black and white favorite....Oreos! Sounds like a tricky combination but by using elements of both inspirations, we created a completely unique and timeless wedding for this classy couple!
Jessica looked absolutely breath taking on the big day! We adore the traditional jewelry and birdcage veil she donned. Jamie Hammond did a stellar job capturing the whole day and of course these gorgeous shots of the bride!
Further proving that the couple has excellent taste, Twigg Botanicals was brought in to create all of the personal flowers as well as the reception florals. Twigg used beautiful vintage looking flowers (anemones, Juliet roses, etc.) as well as guinea feathers and pale bleached peacock feathers in Jessica's stunning bouquet.
Jesse looking very dapper on his big day! Love that Twigg incorporated the feathers into his bout as well!
Look at that sisterly love! Jessica's younger sister made a beautiful bridesmaid. All of the bridesmaids were outfitted in chic LBD's with vintage brooches fastened to the waist for a glamorous touch!
What's a group of peacocks called? Anyone? A PARTY of course! Our bridal party was no exception. Lots of fun with this group! Love this shot of them goofing around at the beach! The bridesmaid bouquets were punched up a bit by adding in purple and green florals as well as vibrant peacock feathers. They looked drop dead gorgeous and really popped against the girls' black dresses!
So in love with this picture of Jessica- she just looks so classically beautiful!
Can't forget about the precious flower girls decked out in there black and white best! Sooo cute!
Jesse and Jessica fell in Love with the Thursday Club after our first walk through! It was really the perfect place to hold their reception with it being a historic building full of charm. We especially loved the vintage touches throughout the building and the overall grand feeling of the main room. It even had a stage-perfect to elevate their traditional head table. Oooh and those chandeliers!
Colors played a prominent role in this wedding to really set the tone. Table linens were selected in shades of peacock green and blue with teal napkins to really add a punch of color to each place-setting! We loved how the colors even being so bright, looked so refined and elegant.
What else would Jesse and Jessica give their guests as favors other than Oreos? The pair chose decadent chocolate covered ones wrapped up in little boxes to greet each guest at their seat. Brightly Designed created the custom packaging and we were are especially fond of the tags that were made to hint at the treat inside!
The patio was a hot spot for guests during this spring wedding. Who can resist delicious aquas frescas?
Instead of creating a candy station for the happy couple, we just had to incorporate an Oreo bar in honor of Jesse's favorite cookie! You can not believe how many different types of Oreos there are... We had them all from Double Stuf to Cakesters to Fudge Cream!
The Oreo bar was definitely a hit with guests young and old! We even had little goodie bags for those who wanted to take the delicious treats on the road...
The head table was quite a work of art. Displaying it on the stage really set it apart from the guest dining tables and gave the whole reception a grander feel. We added "curly willow" accents that hinted at the tail of a peacock.
The beautifully traditional and delicious cake was from VG Bakery in Cardiff. Twigg brought some fun by adding purple blossoms and peacock feathers to accents the tiers. We also created a custom purple cake box to match and elevate the grand cake. As a nod to the past the couple chose to adorn the cake with a vintage topper who coincidentally shared the same ensemble as Jesse.
Awww these black and white shots by Jamie Hammond are favorites! They definitely fit the classic theme perfectly. So sweet!
Congratulations to Jesse & Jessica! We had so much fun planning your wedding! These two really are a classic combination that will forever go together.


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I get it. Borrowed interest is everywhere. You can't escape it. The idea that somehow a Celebrity™ lends credence to your brand--whatever your brand might be--has taken hold. For good or for bad.
Consider this: your OJ Simpsons and Gilbert Gottfrieds became pariahs-- either during or after their service. If it's the latter, then the spokesceleb got fired. If it's the former, well, let's just say Hertz would probably like to bury the fact it employed a notorious alleged murderer and definite robber as its spokesman. Such are the trials and tribulations of the celebrity. Remember, we're talking about people who often need extra insurance or a clause on the contract which state said brand is not responsible for whatever nefarious things occur.
But putting aside potential legal issues, there is also the fact your celebrity might overshadow your client. For the worse.
And now we come to The People's Page: Kickstarter. The oh so lovely crowd funded utopia. Where the Everyman™ can fund their pet projects and bring it to fruition and everyone succeeds and--really, are you still buying this? Everyman? Come on.
Zach Braff, already known for his work on Scrubs and Garden State, a well established TV and movie star, funded his movie to the tune of nearly two and a half million dollars. Veronica Mars took advantage of it, too. It was a successful tv show already. They raised nearly 6 million dollars for their movie. Because they were famous. I almost don't even want to bring up Amanda Palmer, but she is good link bait.
Look: I don't care how they spin it--this is akin to James Cameron applying for a home loan. These are successful people in Hollywood. Millionaires. Fully adept at the process. And they are casting a long shadow over the hard working people who want a break. What's worse-- they are succeeding at the expense of such people. Because they already have a name.
Contrast this to my amazingly talented friend Tess Alexandria. She held a kickstarter and managed to raise the funds to get recording equipment. And she succeeded. To the tune of a little over a thousand dollars. Which of course, Kickstarter sat on for a period of time while they invested it.
Note: If Kickstarter sits on a grand, imagine how long they sit on five million?
Think about the fact that Ken Levine, a writer/director/producer who has worked on Frasier, Everybody Loves Raymond and more is calling bullshit on this.
Zach Braff is trying to raise money on Kickstarter to fund a movie he wants to make. Zach Braff is a good actor and a fine filmmaker. Garden State was a terrific movie. But I wouldn't give him a dime. Why? Because it defeats the whole purpose of Kickstarter.
The idea – and it's a great one – is that Kickstarter allows filmmakers who otherwise would have NO access to Hollywood and NO access to serious investors to scrounge up enough money to make their movies. Zach Braff has contacts. Zach Braff has a name. Zach Braff has a track record. Zach Braff has residuals. He can get in a room with money people. He is represented by a major taent agency. But the poor schmoe in Mobile, Alabama or Walla Walla, Washington has none of those advantages.
So someone who otherwise might have funded the Mobile kid instead will toss his coins to Zach Braff because he figures it's a better bet and he gets to rub shoulders with show business.
Too painful? Well, read on if you can.
This is what Hollywood does, dear reader. It sees an opportunity for exploitation and takes it. The Sundance Film Festival is another prime example. At one time it showcased modest little movies by unknown filmmakers. Kevin Smith made CLERKS – a grimy black and white film starring all unknowns. The result was discovered talent. Now look at the festival. Every entry features major Hollywood stars. During the festival they all descend upon Park City, along with Harvey Weinstein, reps from every major studio, and a thousand CAA and William Morris agents. Any hint of the original purpose of the film festival has long since vanished.
And that's the problem. The big celebs and cheapskate production companies have decided to jump on the fundraiser circuit. As if they needed to raise funds.
It bothers me. It should bother you, too. Because the more Kickstarter focuses on the Big Name Celebrities, touting them as success stories, the more folks like Tess Alexandria will get lost in the shuffle. It's kind of like seeing someone in an Audi show up at the Goodwill. Yeah anyone can shop there, but whenever the Audi driver buys something there, there's less choice for people who can't afford to shop elsewhere.
I get the purpose of making the most money possible, but if that's Kickstarter's only motivation then they shouldn't be surprised if small and large creatives talent calls them out on their hypocrisy.
All we can do is try to ignore the rich celebrities using their star power for their own gain and help undiscovered people like Tess realize their dreams. Because Zach Braff really doesn't need any help. And Tess is someone the majority haven't heard of but absolutely need to.
Hollywood elite: stand down. Give the rest of us a chance.
I have no idea who this guy is. I walk in a different place; never watched any of the TV or film he is in. I won't say he is pitching shit but he is playing the role of Kickstarter's ad hoc global marketing voice. Sure Hollywood is crashing places like Sundance & Cannes but it's not the case here. Hollywood is "The Studios" with its insanely incestuous production machine; remember the "Studio Actors"? This is Independent funding via people net r2014.
Kickstarter is just a platform in the public eye, which is good. Once upon a time there was no internets just people nets. People nets got independent films financed to some degree, other sources adding funding. Way back when Spike Lee needed funding for a film it was all on him to either let the studio pay, with all the creative control on final cut theirs or he could go to the people net plus sell his soul to advertisers.
In short I don't see what the fuss is about. Kickstarter is just a refinement of people net. Saying "That guy is a celebrity therefore go play in "The Studio" sandbox is missing the point -- movie needs $ and folks will assemble and pay if it is what they want. Spike Lee makes money on blockbuster films, so saying he should forget about keeping 100% of creative control of his project is naïve. Here is 6 min Spike Lee on Bloomberg News.
I would hope the Not-Fanous-Yet projects see this as plus. And Don't Forget, TANSTAFL.
Full disclosure: I supported the Iron Sky movie and still do but they are getting big Cannes: 'Iron Sky' Crowdfunding Raises $200,000 in 24 Hours
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Bobby's Burger Palace
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Iron Chef Bobby Flay shook my world the other night. All it took was a sip of one of the new spiked milkshakes now being served at Bobby's Burger Palace in Lake Grove. I tried two and found them about as amazing as guilty pleasures get. But you have to be of drinking age to imbibe, since anyone under 35 is automatically carded. (The place has been serving Margaritas, wine and beer since day one).
My favorite shake flavor was mocha Kahlua vodka, but vanilla caramel bourbon ran a close second. The elixir also comes in pineapple coconut rum flavor. Each one costs $7.50 and packs who knows how many calories (11 ounces of ice cream and 3 ounces of alcohol go into a single 16-ounce shake). If you're worried, you can always share one or drink a little and take the rest home.
Bobby's Burger Palace is at 355 Smith Haven Mall, Lake Grove, 631-382-9590, bobbysburgerpalace.com.
Updated 9/15/09:
Things have changed since my initial review of Bobby's Burger Palace. On a recent visit, nobody flinches when I order my burger rare. The young woman behind the counter simply nods and notes my preference.
The burger I actually get is more medium-rare than rare. Good but not exactly as ordered. The fries, though, are something else. Gone are the previously frozen crinkle-cuts that Flay opened the eatery with (what was the guy thinking?) replaced by hand-cut freshly fried sticks, golden brown and crunchy on the outside, creamy and potato-y within. The only kind of fries you'd expect from a Food Network icon.
It's all about ground beef and Iron Chef cachet at Bobby's Burger Palace at Smith Haven Mall, Bobby Flay's splashy new spot done in bold-hot hues of green and orange. Yes, the cookbook author and Food Network star does show up occasionally, but it mostly falls to Flay's energetic crew to flip burgers and maintain the flow.
Here's the drill: You wait on line, place your order and get a number. Then, find a seat at the U-shaped counter or a table to share; your food will be delivered to you.
Flay's signature crunchburger is king. Topped with potato chips and lots of American cheese, it's a compelling interplay of textures. Other combos work well, too. I'm partial to the Dallas burger, spice-crusted and crowned with coleslaw, Monterey Jack, Flay's fab barbecue sauce and pickles. I also like the L.A. burger with avocado relish, watercress and Cheddar. A Philadelphia burger with Provolone, griddled onions and hot peppers is both mellow and zesty.
Nonburger-eaters can opt for the sprightly "crunch salad," chopped romaine and vegetables with white Cheddar and tortillas.
Better than virtually all food, though, is the dark chocolate malted, thick and creamy with a floe of ice cream and an intense undercurrent of malt. It's available with freshly whipped cream, too, and in lots of flavors. The coffee malted, while excellent, isn't quite so amazing.
Kudos to Bobby for his "BBP fry sauce," chipotle-tinged mayo that accompanies fries.
A ROYAL PAIN: About the burgers themselves: I'm told I can't get mine rare so I ask for it medium. There's some pink at the center, but it's just an OK patty that could be juicier.
Instead of ground beef, you can get a "burger" with ground turkey or grilled chicken. I order the turkey version of the Miami burger, grill-pressed like a Cuban sandwich with ham, Swiss, pickles, mustard and mayo. It's dry. I also try the grilled chicken Santa Fe burger with roasted green chiles (fairly tame jalapeños), queso (cheese) sauce and blue corn chips. Dry, too. A grilled American and Swiss cheese sandwich with tomato is limp and lukewarm.
BOTTOM LINE: In Bobby's palace, the crown belongs not to the burger but to the regal malted. --Reviewed by Joan Reminick, 8/20/08
Added 9/22/09: You won't want to miss the signature Crunchburger, made with American cheese and potato chips tucked inside.
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