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Media Attorneys: Daily Caller Could Face Legal Action If Linked To Payoff Offer
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Veteran media and criminal defense attorneys agree that the Daily Caller could be subject to a possible libel or defamation lawsuit or even criminal charges if it is proven the publication paid women to lie about having sex with Sen. Robert Menendez for money.
The Daily Caller first reported in a November 1 story allegations from two anonymous women who claimed they were Dominican prostitutes who had been paid by Menendez for sex. Over the past month, the story has slowly fallen apart.
Dominican law enforcement officials have said they determined that the three women who had made allegations about Menendez had actually been paid to do so by Miguel Figueroa, a Dominican attorney who was the only named source in the original Caller report. One of the women has reportedly signed an affidavit retracting her claims and said she was paid to lie.
Last week, the head of the Dominican National Police said Figueroa had blamed the Caller for the entire debacle, claiming that someone allegedly from the publication had supposedly paid him to find prostitutes who would lie about having sex with Menendez.
The Daily Caller has strongly denied making any payments.
Nonetheless, one criminal defense attorney told Media Matters the news outlet or anyone else who paid the prostitutes for their false story could face criminal charges that might involve wire fraud.
"Suppose all of these individuals lied and they were paid to lie and the advantage in some proprietary way flows to the people who paid them and there was a communication over U.S. or U.S and foreign communications facilities, you might make out a wire fraud," said Stuart Pierson, a Washington, D.C. attorney who specializes in white collar crime and media issues. "If there is a communication involving U.S. transmission communication facilities and the purpose of this lie and fraud is to adversely affect the proprietary interest of somebody in the United States or a U.S. Citizen."
A Department of Justice spokesperson declined to comment on any investigation that might be related to the reporting of the story.
Pierson and other attorneys agreed a defamation or libel civil charge is likely if it is found the Daily Caller knew the information was false, and is increased if it is found they paid someone to lie, or knew that someone was paid to lie.
"It would seem to me that that would make proving actual malice easier, if you are paying someone to lie it seems you have knowledge that what you are saying is not true," said George Freeman, a veteran media attorney and former assistant general counsel for The New York Times. "That is pretty good evidence in favor of the plaintiffs. It would depend on the facts, but the facts as to actual malice would be implicated by what the person knew and if they were paid for what they said that would give the plaintiff a leg up on the actual malice issue."
Sandra Baron, executive director of the Media Law Resource Center, agreed.
"If the claim that they paid a source to lie, if that claim is true, then I would presume that Menendez would have a pretty good claim for libel. It is hard to argue that contending that a senator had sex with prostitutes isn't defamatory," she said. "I think you would probably be able to overcome that hurdle and it would be difficult for a publication to defend paying a source to lie."
Dave Schulz, a New York media lawyer with Levine, Sullivan, Koch and Schulz, said a civil action would be easier if it is found the publication knew it was a lie and paid for the lie.
"If Menendez really wanted to pursue it, he would have a pretty strong defamation claim, publishing something that is knowingly false," he said. "If someone solicited a lie and published it that would be almost the classic definition of malice, if you are paying."
But Schulz also said a criminal action could be possible for fraud depending on the details. "From a newsgathering perspective, you want to look at whether there is any kind of liability against who offered to pay money for the lie," he added. "If there is a wire fraud or mail fraud, that would be one concern I would have."
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Iran's Nobel Peace Prize winner, Shirin Ebadi has agreed to help defend an American journalist who was jailed for spying, but prison officials refused to allow the human rights lawyer see Roxana Saberi. She could not see her client even though a court of law said she had the right to discuss the case with her client. Ms. Saberi's father said he heard she was on a hunger strike and would not cease until being released. Saberi's lawyer, Abdolsamad Khorramshahi, said, "Mrs. Ebadi received the court's permission and went to Evin prison but branch 209 refused to allow her to meet Roxana."
It is difficult to ascertain the reality of what is happening in Iran. Are hard core fundamentalists attempting to sabotage any hope of establishing peaceful relations with the United States? Is Ahmadinejad trying to use Saberi as a pawn in negotiations with the United States? Who knows which thoughts linger in the minds of leaders who have been cut off from the world for years?

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text: We are thinking of getting some sun around late March, and were looking to travel to Mexico, as we have never been. My husband and I will be going with our 2 year old, and we are not particular interested in going to an all inclusive resort. Our plan is loosely to spend some days in Playa Del Carmen for some beach stuff, spend a night or 2 in Tulum and a night or 2 at Chichen Itza. I always enjoy ruins and archeology, and would love to see the world heritage site. I looked at the tours from the big tourist towns, but it looks like it is a 3 hour bus ride each way, and there is no way I will do that with 2 year old. It looks like it is perfectly viable to find a hotel close to Chichen Itza and drive there ourselves at our own pace (which would also make it easier to visit places like Coba and Ek' Balam). I was wondering if anyone here has any experiences driving in Mexico in the Yucatan? From what I have researched on the internet it seems like it is pretty safe, and it should be straight forward to rent a car in Cancun, especially if we reserve from home. Any other tips would also be appreciated!


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This is a combination split/comp zine written and complied with Andie of the zine Already Too Much Never Enough. Andie and I talk about our personal relationships with monogamy and non-monogamy, ways they both work and not work for us. It's not meant to be a comparison of monogamy vs non-monogamy but rather exploring the complexities of these issues in queer and trans communities. This zine also includes pieces by Jaks about his first experiences with polyamory and "For Lover and Fighters" by Dean Spade.
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I am new here and hoepfully will learn a lot from these forums, Just joined a massively discounted networking course through www.1weeksale.com but want to look mre into the hacking side to so trying to start off here. I am using backtrack 5 R3 in Vmware but my alfa wireless card in not dectected anywhere. I have tried all other threads but none resolve my issue. If some one can run me through a solution that would be great. The device works fine in windows but in the konsole i cannot get it to show up in different commands.
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Have you checked out that thread?
O.K. Folks...I belong to several shooting and fishing forums and have never had this problem occur to me before. When I registered, I included an avatar from photobucket. Fine. However, now when I try to transfer a picture from photobucket to this forum, when I hit "paste" the same avatar picture (and location) appears...not the new picture I want to afix to my post!? Any suggestions?
Yes I have read this entire thread. However, I use PhotoBucket as my web photo uploader. Works fine with 11 other forums, both fishing & shooting. I've been posting pictures on these forums for 2 years now, with never a problem. So far, this is the only forum where I'm experiencing this particular problem. And here's the other thing - I did the exact same process (using PhotoBucket) in order to get my Avatar on here and it worked fine! The problem now is that regardless of which new picture I copy from PhotoBucket, when I paste it to this forum's "insert image" icon above, I keep getting my Avatar location...not the new picture's location. Strange!? Thanks for the continued support.
Try emptying your browser internet cache and cookies... then exit out of your browser, restart... and try again.
I've got some pretty strict restrictions in place when it comes to posting potential dangerous html code in threads. It would also help if you could go into a little more detail on how you're trying post the image.
Reply to this thread with the actual image link you're trying to use.
Example: http://www.photobucket.com/whatever...1234.jpg
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photobucket test...
I just signed up for a photobucket account and uploaded one image.
it works fine...
if you copy the photobucket address of your image, you will need to edit the address. When I copied the address for my image it looked like this:

you need to edit out all of the crap and just use the "img" address (highlighted in red).
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O.K., here goes...
Guess it was the "cashe clearing" that did the trick! Thanks folks!


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the current trend for the ar-15 seems to be for close up CQC types of scopes like the ACOG or 1-4x 24mm big game scopes.
the current trend is to try to extend the 1-4x types out to 6x or more the few cheaper types of 1-6x i have looked through seemed to lose a lot of light at 6x, the more expensive ones do much better but even then they can't really compete with a 2-7x 32with equal glass.
sure you can make the 1-6x or more work but they get expensive pretty quick, that $$ could be spent better elsewhere i figure ( for survival prep)
PA is coming out with a 1-6x 24mm like their excellent 1-4x for about $250, is is supposed to have low end japan glass like a nikon pro-staff or better. it could be great but it could have a very tight eye box as many of the 1-4x are sort of tight --the extra mag might make it even more critical. so i'll have to wait and see on um myself.
many like the tweener types of scopes like 2-7x32s and such as a economical solution .
the 1-4x types of big game scopes and the 2-7x32 and so on do have a weight problem --most of the 2-7x types weigh in at about 13 oz and most of the 1-4x 24mm scopes weigh in at about 16 oz or one lb--
so neither of them are saving much if any weight over a 3-9x40 or even a 3-9x50mm.
taking a few measurements on some of burris one piece mounts -- it looks like a 50mm scope would clear nicely.
now i know that some people use 50mm scopes for night time coyote hunting and hog hunting with no artificial light.
now SWFA has some minox 2-9X50 scope with the #4 post for $199 in their samples list.
i'm just thinking --wonder how that big glass would do come dark? would it be useful IF you scrounging around at night in a SHTF type of world?


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THIS IS NOT FOR THE NON COMMAND LINE FRIENDLY. I don't want this thread to devolve into basic linux 101.
If it doesn't make sense to you, please don't try it. You have been warned.
I got .deb's working thanks to johoja. Build the .debs in Linux. works great.
Davilla said it's best to not investigate plugin problems yet until ATV2 is part of mainline code, which at that point you probably shouldn't be reading this anyways so I am removing plugin bugs off this list.
If someone wants, feel free to start compiling a list of them elsewhere but keep in mind Davilla feels it's best to hold off so I don't know how much support is going to be dedicated to fixing them until the merge.
- GUI speedup
- Webserver enabled
- RTMP support
- AC3/DTS Audio Dialogs
- Rotating (for the iphone/ipad build anyways)
- Screensaver dims now
- Time is wrong (see: http://forum.xbmc.org/showthread.php?tid=91521 for fix)
- Bluetooth Support! http://forum.xbmc.org/showthread.php?p=706041
- Samba patch - Windows Live Essentials patch
- 1st boot should always bring up XBMC now
- Sleep timer works!
- Library mode in Music should work now
- NEEDS TESTED: (awaiting confirmation)
- 1080p file playback - Make sure to have 'Extract Thumbnails' and 'Sync playback to display' both turned off.
- Keyboard using an eventclient like XBMC Remote on iPhone doesn't seem to work.
- Images when scraping works sometimes now. Some are having probs, others aren't. Needs more investigation.
- Audio sync problems with MKVs? I have not experienced this, but several have reported it.
- Bluetooth keycodes should work now
- Last.fm submission is not working, but sometimes works? needs testing
- WHATS STILL MISSING/BROKEN: (confirmed by davilla)
- MMS Support
- AC3 Audio can stutter and pause video. There's 4 things it could be. Detailing this in a later thread.
- 'Navigation sounds are disabled since they use SDL_mixer and there's no SDL in atv2/ios' Davilla said they will be brought back after merge to trunk.
- Visualizer is not working
- Pictures is loading up thumbs but not full pic?
- Not outputting Retina Display resolution on supported devices
- ISO Playback doesn't work
- SMB shares sometimes won't resolve, even by IP. Restart fixes it.
- Keyboard doesn't work on eventclient remotes because of: http://forum.xbmc.org/showpost.php?p=708846&postcount=9
- LIBRARY SCANNING / SCRAPING causes xbmc to crash and/or the scraper itself. Turn off 'Generate Thumbnails' under Settings > File Types.
- With BT keyboards, some keys dont work. (Shift-R in library mode wont take to the R's for example) This will require a refactoring so no fix in the short term.
- Since all non h264-based codecs require software decoding, resolutions past SD are hard for XBMC to handle on ATV2/iOS.
- Interlacing is disabled on mpeg2. (maybe more?) No easy short-term fix.
- SSA Subs are broken
- For a full changelog see: https://github.com/xbmc/atv2/commits/atv2
You can look at System Info to get GIT Revision (right arrow on system in main screen) or look at the date on the .deb file. Thats the date I did the git pull.
< davilla> well, everyone that is playing with atv2/ios better be using tiny umbrella to save their shsh blobs. It's standard op for anyone doing jb's.
This may be required for unjailbreaking later down the road. You have been warned. See: http://thefirmwareumbrella.blogspot.com/p/faq.html
(This does not mean we care about jailbreaking here, or you can post JB-related questions. You can't. It's just a protip.)
PRE INSTALL for ATV: (based off http://wiki.xbmc.org/index.php?title=Ins...MC_on_ATV2)
Find the IP of the device
- $ ssh root@<your ATV2 IP address>
- $ root@<your ATV2 IP address>'s password: ''enter your password here, it should be "alpine" if you haven't changed it''
- $ apt-get install wget
- $ wget -O- http://apt.awkwardtv.org/awkwardtv.pub | apt-key add -
- $ echo "deb http://apt.awkwardtv.org/ stable main" > /etc/apt/sources.list.d/awkwardtv.list
- $ echo "deb http://mirrors.xbmc.org/apt/atv2 ./" > /etc/apt/sources.list.d/xbmc.list
- $ apt-get update
- PRE-INSTALL for iOS: iPhone 4/iPad/iPod Touch (based off http://wiki.xbmc.org/index.php?title=Ins...Phone/iPad
- Tap the Cydia icon on your homescreen.
- Go to Manage - > Sources -> Edit -> Add (Sources -> Edit -> Add on iPad)
- Type in "http://mirrors.xbmc.org/apt/ios/" (Without the quotation marks)
- Tap on the teamXBMC source.
- Tap on the XBMC-IconPack icon.
- Tap install, then confirm.
- Let it install.
- Now search for OpenSSH and Apt Strict and install those too.
Find the IP of the device
- $ ssh root@<your iOS IP address>
- $ root@<your iOS IP address>'s password: ''enter your password here, it should be "alpine" if you haven't changed it''
- $ cd /private/var/tmp
- $ wget (url below for LATEST APPLICABLE .DEB)
- $ dpkg -i (file from url) (if this fails, run 'apt-get -f install' to resolve dependencies)
- $ rm -rf (file from url)
So if it's a new install, run through the pre-install. Then next section. When a new build drops all you need to do is run the 2nd set of instructions labeled 'installing/updating'. Got it? Good.
If you already have an XBMC package installed, use 'apt-cache search xbmc' to find out the name of it and then 'apt-get remove (name of package)' to remove it, if the process above doesn't upgrade it.
Let's try to keep discussion related to this build here and not bug the devs until we have verified the issue with others.
Some backstory of this project: http://forum.xbmc.org/showpost.php?p=698...tcount=406
Davilla is the man!
And remember guys, donating helps everyone. Money, time, energy, etc. Anything you can help with can make a difference.
Join #xbmc-ios on freenode if you have any questions/comments/concerns about this build.
Have fun!
- PRE-INSTALL for iOS: iPhone 4/iPad/iPod Touch (based off http://wiki.xbmc.org/index.php?title=Ins...Phone/iPad
- For a full changelog see: https://github.com/xbmc/atv2/commits/atv2
- WHATS STILL MISSING/BROKEN: (confirmed by davilla)
- NEEDS TESTED: (awaiting confirmation)


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Path of Exile, max level and best gear for most efficient farming/pvp.
Torchlight 1/2, max level and best gear for most efficient farming/pvp.
Diablo 2, max level and best gear for most efficient farming/pvp.
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No one here will play D3 a month from now, that's the end game...
Also, for 60 bucks, the game already stole hundreds of hours from me. You wont get that with other games (prolly only ~40 hours gametime)
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Got a Triumvirate with decent stats, all I needed was to roll for my main skill (Arcane Torrent) but 15 Forgotten Souls later I'm still stuck. Doesn't help that sources can roll with so many skills. :/
Whoopteedoo. Another day, another pile of legendaries and every single one of them useless.
At least they fixed the armory and it now shows enchanted stats and followers.
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Thinking about finally getting this... Hows the PvP? is it a 1 shot fest? or is there legit strategy involved?
Currently playing :Grand Fantasia(yet again...)
IGN: Neclord
I repeat my statement that I've made previously. D3 is primarily a singleplayer game. If you treat it as anything but that, you're going to end up disappointed.
Currently playing: FFXIV (Elucifer Arclight, Leviathan server), LoL (Trash Tier Waifu, NA server), SMITE (Zacewing)
I am an evil person. I created a post on Europe D3 forums about free boosting and added 2 notes, one saying that the offer stands for as long as anyone can find my created thread and second that if I haven't accepted your friend request that means you are in a possibly long queue so you have to wait. I've declined every single request since day one, helped only the first two people and best part is the person on the other end doesn't know I declined it and thinks he is in a queue.
All of this happened like 2 weeks before RoS launched and I still get 5-10 requests per day.
Evil genius.
Today was a good day.
Also I might not have as much dps as the ultra-attackspeed-stackers, but doing 13-15m crits in t3 with 1 hit of frozen orb is quite nice
Current Games:
No Man's Sky (PC)
Waiting for:
Chronicles of Elyria (PC)
Yep, totally done with the game now. Past 2 days tried to do even a single bounty and just "nope"'d the hell out of the game in a few seconds. Now to wait the next expansion
So I just completed the campaign on my first char (including act V). I'm level 55. Is it faster to level with adventure mode or replaying the campaign now?
You get nothing until you hit the level cap.
Tried all classes under the free chapter. Game's played easy, doesn't require skill (and i believe is doesnt even at 70+). In others words - D3 is a good timekiller.
Please correct me if i say BS. And is there any info if more multiplayer options come up someday? I wish they've added Auction Houses.
now, the only way to "beat" the game by acquiring the top-end gear is through sheer dungeoning and grinding and hoping RNG gods are in your favor.
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10-22-2012, 03:14 PM #25Pro Bowl Poster
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Re: What's the chances of us landing Manti Teo in the draft?
It'd be awesome to snag a 3-4 end who could also rush the passer in a beastly fashion ala JJ Watt. They also should definitely invest a top pick in an ILB. I think Ellerbe should be re-signed if he keeps up his play, but I'm just not sure on McClain. Maybe move him over to OLB? The pass rush is another issue. We haven't had two dominant bookend rushers since Suggs/Thomas of 06. I really like Upshaw, he is a bull vs the run, but does he have the ability to even be an effective rusher? I don't even know if Kruger is back next season unless he picks up his play. I also like McClellan a lot, he can play inside or outside pretty well. The DL needs major help though, there I agree. The secondary could use some better depth IMO, especially at S.
Re: What's the chances of us landing Manti Teo in the draft?
Are we resigning him? If we don't then we NEED a starting safety, too.
Yes, we need a DE in a big way.
We need an ILB. And we need them like before this year.
So, there is Eric Reid at S, Teo at ILB, and their is Sheldon Richardson (Missouri, 6'3", 295) at DT, but I think he can fill that DE role vacated by Redding.
I also think Upshaw has improved every single game.
He is learning under fire.
And I think the BIGGEST help to him has just arrived in Suggs.
Suggs will have the biggest affect on Upshaw.
He will learn by watching first hand and watching with the film what Suggs does and how he does it. Right now, Suggs will become his biggest asset.
So, lets give Upshaw a little time to learn some pass rushing skills first hand.
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Re: What's the chances of us landing Manti Teo in the draft?
It'd be a waste of a pick right now. He'd do nothing with a big guard in top of him pretty much every play. The game is won and lost on the trenches.
We've been great on here for years, and its really showing how important it is now. Ray Lewis just doesn't drop of like that in one year, he was protected by a good dline last year. We don't have it this year for whatever reason and its showing.
We need a 5 Tec and NT I'm the first two picks if they are close to BPA.
Re: What's the chances of us landing Manti Teo in the draft?
Re: What's the chances of us landing Manti Teo in the draft?
You know we won't get him unless we have a Top 10 pick. We all know how uber-conservative short of being [insert racial stereotype here] in regards to being cheap in the draft.
He loves stockpiling those 5th and 6th rounders though... So unless Te'O falls that far...Self appointed Ravens SuperFan in the southern hemisphere/New Zealand.
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Re: What's the chances of us landing Manti Teo in the draft?
We absolutely have a shot at him.
Dont'a Hightower was considered the best ILB prospect last year and he fell to the mid 20's. T'eo is arguably on the same level as Hightower, so I doubt a team reaches for him before pick 20. I'd be really surprised.
If the Ravens are picking in the 20's, then I think they'll have a crack at him, but if (hopefully) they are picking in the 30's in round 1, then they may not.
That said, I'm beginning to think that DT might be a bigger need or AS big of a need as ILB. Ngata is the only DT on the books right now who can generate any sort of pressure and he is doubled every other play. Art Jones is a rotational guy, McPhee is a situational pass rusher (who is hurt right now), Cody is a 2-down run stopper who plays with really terrible technique, Bryan Hall is an undersized project, and DeAngelo Tyson is still kind of up in the air.
Other than Ngata, the Ravens don't have any other DT/5-technique DE that can shed blockers and get into the backfield. I mean, JJ Watt (granted, he is arguably the best DT/DE in the league right now) single-handedly changes the game with how he plays. If the Ravens can get an impact player like that across from Ngata, then things will be a lot easier to build off of.
If I were Baltimore (Along with ILB's) I would be looking at these guys:
Kawan Short, Purdue, 6'3" 310lbs
Louis Nix, Notre Dame 6'4" 325lbs
Margus Hunt, Southern Methodist, 6'7" 285lbs
Sheldon Richardson, Missouri, 6'4" 290lbs
Bennie Logan, LSU, 6'3" 290lbs
Jon Jenkins, Georgia, 6'3" 355lbs
Might be some interesting FA's as well. Not entirely sure who yet, but there definitely could be some interesting names out there.
To me, taking someone like Nix (who has been a monster this year at NT and he is only 20 or 21 years old) in the bottom of round 1 and looking at someone like Alex Ogletree (Georgia), Gerald Hodges (Penn State), or CJ Mosely (Alabama) in rounds 2,3, and 4 would be the best value.
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Re: What's the chances of us landing Manti Teo in the draft?
It seems like black magic to me, but it seems like every year New England has a plethora of picks. I wish Ozzie would accumulate picks like that.
Hell, how great would it have been to grab Chandler Jones and Hightower? Not that I'm disappointed in Upshaw, but that's a great draft NE just had.
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Re: What's the chances of us landing Manti Teo in the draft?
Re: What's the chances of us landing Manti Teo in the draft?
Don't rule out another pass rusher either, we could always try moving Upshaw inside and get a guy who has a quick first step and can bring more pressure the opposite side to Suggs.


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'But June is still a long way away, and the fans inside this arena are a ready for a rumble. As the Stanley Cup is shown on the giant screen above centre ice with the words "One Team, One Goal" in front of it, the crowd goes wild.'
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Hi, some time ago I downloaded a free DVD organizer program, all you had yo do was to type in the barcode number and the program would find the movie with all info.
I lost that program does anyone know where to get one for free. All I can find is something that is not for free.


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Principal Bans Says Patriotic Song Offends Other Cultures
NEW YORK POST – A New York City principal has forbidden children from singing "God Bless the USA" at their graduation ceremony because it might offend other cultures.
The New York Post reported that Greta Hawkins, the principal of the Edna Cohen School in Coney Island, instructed teachers to pull the song from the graduation ceremony — even though the boys and girls spent months learning the patriotic song.
"We don't want to offend other cultures," they quoted her as explaining.
Department of Education spokeswoman Jessica Scaperotti defended the principal's decision. They told the New York Post that Hawkins found the lyrics "too grown up" for 5-year-olds.
However, the students are still expected to perform an arrangement of the Justin Bieber song, "Baby."
Many of the parents — who happen to be immigrants — are furious and want the children to perform "God Bless the USA."
"A lot of people fought to move to America to live freely, so that song should be sung with a whole lot of pride," said mom Luz Lozada, whose son, Daniel, is in kindergarten.
Parents — many immigrants from Pakistan, Mexico and Ecuador — "love it," Lozada told the newspaper.
A teacher agreed: "It makes them a little goosebumpy and teary-eyed. I've never come across anyone who felt it insulted their culture."
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So theres been a lot of talk about Hawaiian queens...last night at the beekeeper meeting and I've heard it from somewhere else that they outperform anything out there. Anyone have any experience with them?
I had 8 Kona Italian queens. 4 package colonies and 4 nucs. They are awesome brood laying machines. I am not so sure that they are the best at creating great honey making bees though. My supplier told me that they are great for brood and not so great for honey. I didn't get very much surplus honey this year, haven't extracted it yet. I would not expect honey from the package bees, but the nucs I think should have produced more.I think that bee breeds do differently in different areas, but not sure on that one. Have a wonderful and great day, beautiful health and life. Cindi


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SnoreEzzzz Snore Reduction Pillow is an FDA Approved Sleep Aid
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This looks like the camera I have been waiting for & hoping someone would make. The one thing I would have liked to see in this review is some size comparisons with other cameras, such as a Nikon D60, Olympus E450, & maybe a compact camera or 2 such as the Panasonic TZ4. These are cameras many of us can relate to, & it would help with actually knowing how pocketable this camera really is.
It looks indeed like a wonderful camera!
Current price is one problem, as pointed out. The other one might be that this camera is only this portable with this prime lens, which (as good as it is) limits a bit its usefulness. Once you use a zoom lens it's no longer a pocket camera, so the smaller body size becomes less important.
Videos shot in low light with this lens look really good (example: http://www.vimeo.com/7165598).
Always a pleasure reading a review that has real energy and enthusiasm, and gives a sense of what a new product will enable its owner to achieve technically and creatively.
Hmmph. About time, I say.Wonder what all of the "there is no way DSLR's will EVER be replaced..." crowd must be thinking...I remember the "no way a mirror can be avoided because contrast-detect just CAN'T compete with phase-detect" comments...While this one isn't like the top-notch DSLR's in terms of focusing speeds, just wait a year or two.Better algorithms and processing muscle can do wonders.Sorry, guys, but DSLR's are a mechanical-electronical kludge created by companies with a vested interest in a profitable format who don't want to lose their lens markets. Sure, they take great pictures, but at the expense of a bulky, noisy carryover mechanism from the film era.These vested interests are the only real reason a "ground-up" pro-image quality electronic imaging device hasn't come up until the G-series from Panasonic. After all, what has Panny got to lose? This is really gonna loose the fox among the hens... The Big Two just gotta be grinding their teeth, cause this is probably just the beginning of Evil Panny's plot to take over the world...Har,Har,Har. The next coupla years are bound to be interesting (in the Chinese sense of the word).
I think the pancake description makes a lot more sense with a lens like the pentax 40mm. Victoria sponge for the panasonic 20mm maybe?
Oh and there's a typo on pg3 'the felling Panasonic was aiming for'
Regarding micro 4/3 compatibility - the Olympus micro 4/3 lenses will work without issue on the Panasonic cameras as it should be although the lack of IS may be an issue. Compatibility on the 4/3 SLR lenses isn't so simple though, the Panasonic micro 4/3 bodies can only autofocus with the newer 4/3 lenses that were optimised for the contrast detect AF such as the Panasonic 14-50mm (second one that came with the L10, the L1 lens doesn't AF with the Panasonic micro 4/3 bodies), 25mm, F1.4, 14-150mm, Olympus 9-18mm, 14-42mm (4/3 one, non-collapsible), 40-150mm (mk II), 25mm F2.8 and 70-300mm. If any of the other 4/3 lenses are mounted on a Panasonic micro 4/3 body the display will warn to change to MF mode. The EP1 can autofocus on all 4/3 lenses although it will be much slower on those not optimised for contrast detect AF will be slow.
Panasonic's in lens OIS will work on the Olympus EP1, it's controlled via the on/off switch on the lens barrel. It will only work in 'constant on' mode which is generally considered to be slightly less effective than when only applied at exposure plus there's no panning mode. One IS system must be disabled otherwise the two systems will just blur the scene, the in lens IS doesn't have the advantage of a stabilised viewfinder but may be more useful on the longer lenses such as the upcoming 100-300mm. Admittedly it makes little sense to put such a lens on the little EP1 though.
You say comparisons with the Olympus E-P1 are inevitable, but I find it hard to reconcile this review with your E-P1 review few months ago. I understand you don't like being picked-up on the review scores in particular, but even so... for the same list price, with a very similar kit lens, this similar E-P1 scored 7/10 features, 8/10 image quality, and 4/10 value! Other review sites with direct comparisons to the E-P1 suggest, if anything, JPEG image quality might be slightly better on the E-P1, with both cameras very similar in RAW. On the E-P1 you concluded "the enormous cost compared to a good DSLR, and the lack of either a viewfinder or built-in flash will put many people off." So the GF1 fixes the flash, but does this justify the huge difference in your opinion between the two? Sure, the E-P1 has other points, but also does better in some areas. Comparison of your reviews will do nothing to lessen suspicions of a Panasonic bias!
For what it's worth, I think your GF1 review is on the mark, but you were pretty harsh on the E-P1, especially regarding its value for money. Have you changed your opinion as to the value of paying for near SLR quality in a much smaller package?
Yes I think we were served a great and positive review, but I don't think it heralds the death of the DSLR as one commentator seems to believe, that will take decades yet, even in the happy or happier snap segments of the market.
More likely (as Cliff touched on) is the demise or rethinking of Leica and its' pricing if it wants to avoid becoming just an exquisite and ever rarer niche product.
Luis pointed up an important issue, that when you start to incorporate a zoom lens or bulkier glass the portability is almost as diminished as with a DSLR, for me though even this truly great Panny/Lumix camera needs an intergrated viewfinder to pull my thoughts away from my less compact, but paid for, DSLR, with lenses I can easily see through from eye level.
Future pricing will also add extra "interest" in the Clovis sense of the word.
"Is this the first real compact alternative to a digital SLR?"
Yes and could be only a Panasonic.
I think the lack of a viewfinder is a big mistake. I have an fz18 compact at the moment and must use the viewfinder 9 times out of 10, could never get used to holding the camera at a distance to see the screen.
but guys, if you add an optical viewfinder then you are back to having a reflex mirror - there is already a range of 4/3 cameras which have this feature, made by Olympus. I thought that the whole deal here is precisely that there is no mirror/optical viewfinder.
... what's happening to viewfinders on cameras... they are disappearing rapidly... is that consumer demand or what? No way will I even entertain looking at any camera no matter how good if there is no quality or at least half decent viewfinder... a camera without a viewfinder is just simply daft. I cannot believe that the traditionally great producers of quality cameras are removing this essential part of any camera.
Martin Daler, quote -
{"I thought that the whole deal here is precisely that there is no mirror/optical viewfinder".}
Cant speak to the mirror biz, but since they offer a viewfinder as an option, electronic or not, indicates they realise 'No Viewfinder' is the equivilant of a lead ballon joke or commiting suicide just after commencement of the first breathing, then I don't see how it could possibly be "the whole deal here".
When I last checked the cost of the option was circa £70, for something that very many people* would want to be integral and not an additional cost item.
*Bald unresearched statement based on instinct, personal preference, Terrys' comment and outrage at the imposition of a crap - hat trend by multi nationals on the more refined and perspicacious of us, please excuse any spelling/grammer errors, I'm having difficulties typing with a finger that really wants to prod Pannys' CEO, I also wonder if he's the same bloke who developed Windows Mobile 'Threaded Texts'.
silly question, but how would the lumix g1 look with the gf1's lens? body alone, the g1 is pretty small itself.
I had a nikon 995 & the whole point of that was the "twist" in the middle, enabling one to take pictures easily above one's head or when on the quiet from waist level. No need for a viewfinder there then!
It was also great for taking a picture from ground level, without getting down flat onto the ground. No need for a viewfinder there then!
After a while with that camera I purchased a nikon slr & it had a viewfinder but no live view, Agh, back to the old days of having to peer through a little hole to see what the camera could see.
I have to admit that for me a viewfinder is just an add on, so any fuss about has it or hasn't it, is actually beside the point on this style of camera.
If you want a viewfinder then get an SLR!
Martin: It doesn't have to be an optical/mirror viewfinder - electronic ones are improving all the time and I don't think it would make much difference to the overall size. I wouldn't consider this camera as it stands with no viewfinder even if it was selling for half the price.
"No need for a viewfinder there then"
Not in your limited experience there then.
"If you want a viewfinder then get an SLR!"
No !I want a great camera like this to incorporate an integral viewfinder, so there then.
There are times when then the flexible monitor is beyond helpful, but actually makes awkward angle shots possible, it brings much to the party and makes for a great addition to the toolbox, however if I understood the meaning of the words in this great review and the images provided this exciting camera doesn't actually have one, so there then.
At one stage I used to think the ideal was a normal viewfinder plus a plug-in screen that could be held at any angle and possibly at some distance (e.g. arm's length). Juggling the two (camera and plug-in screen, that is - oh, what about infra-red or something instead of wires?) and keeping the camera steady could prove tricky....
Extremes could be to attach it to a 'virtual reality'-type viewer - the wearer may get arrested locked-up, I guess ...
But the gist of this is that despite the digital aspects these things haven't progressed in any really imaginitive way.
Frank... "bald?" mmmmm well, nearly! "unresearched?"... definitely not! Used the Argos catalogue and my two not so good as they used to be viewfinders!!!
I agree with Paul
I want to see a digital that displays a tiny image in the viewfinder as good as an SLR, but without the mirrors - one that can do multi-point autofocus.
Is that so hard? Probably.
Hi Frank
Good to hear from you. I am sure your comments are justified as you see it, & I believe mine are justified as I see it.
I would totally admit to being an amateur photographer as I only bought my first SLR in approx 1968 (or was it 67, I am forgetful), & have therefore not had long to get used to a viewfinder .
Technology is moving fast. Maybe a flexable screen is around the corner, & maybe a camera with a viewfinder is also soon to be launched.
But possibly this camera is different to most that have come before & I can only say it as I see it.
Good on you Mark ! kudos to your dignity and courtesy.
Long may you continue to call things as you see them and (with the camera of your own choice), , , call the shots : - )
Does anybody know if a viewfinder bought for one of the micro 4/3rd cameras would work on another model/make, (if not they should!) also can newer viewfinders (when they come out) be used on older models as this and the EP-1 will be one day? (To benefit from higher resolutions) My point is if they can, then they are an investment such as lenses currently are, not a one off purchase and threfore should be seen in the same light.
I've been looking at the reviews for the G11 (with viewfinder built in of course). Alot of the them say it's too small and the G11 is very bulky. Now if thats too bulky, what would the GF1 be like if they stuck one in it? In fact, it would be as bulky as a smaller DSLR so what would be the point? This is a good compromise. Small enough for some who find DSLR's too bulky or noticable as a DSLR but retains the option of a viewfinder for people who want one. It's a good design.
The only thing I would like (and most compacts I like would hugely benefit from) is an articulated screen.
I can neither add to nor improve upon anything that Clovis has written!
When the dust has settled, the GF1 is going to be my next camera. For the less demanding stuff I shall use my beloved FZ-18.
I love this camera! I read numerous positive reviews before buying it and even then, it surpassed my high expectations. I usually use my Nikon D80 when picture quality is imperative but found it too big to carry with me all the time, particularly on holiday. The GF1 gives me the picture quality I want but is eminently portable. The GF1, particularly with the 20mm pancake lens, is a joy to use. I now take it out everywhere with me and have consequently taken many more pictures.
The one minor disappointment is the cost and the quality of the optional Electronic Viewfinder (DMC-LVF1) which is adequate but overpriced. I think I'll wait for the price to drop (between £100-£120 seems reasonable to me) before I buy or hopefully Panasonic will listen to it's customers and upgrade the resolution.
If image quality, portability and low-light capability are high on your list of priorities, I would recommend GF1 unreservedly.
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Re: First Boat - Pearson 26 vs Seafarer 26
Assuming two boats in equal material condition, consider the following:
Seafarer 26:
Ballast to displacement ratio: 35.5%
Sail area to displacement ratio: 14.5%
Displacement: 5200lbs.
Beam: 8.25'
Pearson 26:
Ballast to displacement ratio: 40.75%
Sail area to displacement ratio: 16.75%
Displacement: 5400lbs.
Beam: 8.67'
The Seafarer will be more tender (tippy), and the Pearson will be a little stiffer.
The Pearson has the higher SA: Displacement ratio, while being only 200lbs heavier, and so should be a little quicker.
The Pearson's waterline length is a hair shorter, but I'm not sure if this will really slow her down compared to the Seafarer.
The Pearson is a tad beamier, which might give you a little more cabin volume.
The cabin layouts are very similar, so no clear victory there.
I give the performance edge to the Pearson, possibly the edge in comfort.
I give the maintenance edge to the Seafarer, with it's encapsulated ballast and skeg-hung rudder.
On the Pearson 30, the ballast is encapsulated like the Seafarer. I believe that the ballast on the P26 is cast-iron and bolted on.
I would carefully inspect both boats. If the bilge sump of the P26 is clean and dry, and the keel bolts are in great condition, I would buy the P26 for the performance edge.
If the keel bolts are suspect, I'd buy the Seafarer, all other things being equal.
If these boats are in the Maryland Chesapeake area, I'd be willing to take a look at them with you.
Just remember- My opinion is worth exactly what you paid for it.
Re: First Boat - Pearson 26 vs Seafarer 26
Originally Posted by Whiskerpole View Post
I have a Seafarer 26 and my 'slip neighbor' has a Pearson 26.
See Sloanfiske's info. In addition to the skeg hung rudder and
encapsulated keel (no keel bolts to worry about) one major
enhancement the Seafarer has over the Pearson is where the
chainplates connect to the sidestays. The Pearson connects on
deck...eventually, unless you are maintenance meticulous, that
is where your soft spots will begin. The Seafarer's chainplates
are on the side of the boat...no soft spots or costly deck repair.
Both are solid and neither will win a race...but I'd take the Seafarer26
over the Pearson26 every time.
According to N.E. PHRF, the Pearson 26 rates 213 while the Seafarer 26 rates 240. That means the Seafarer will be given approximately an extra half a minute (27 seconds) a mile to catch up with the Pearson.
Re: First Boat - Pearson 26 vs Seafarer 26
our first boat was a 1980 Seafarer 30, which had been impeccably maintained. We liked the fin keel/skeg-hung rudder so much we looked for the same in our current boat. don't know how the 30 compares to the 26, but our 30 was fun, fast, great in light airs and lived large for a 30' boat. We sailed her extensively in the Cheseapeake, and had a lot of good times. She did better to windward, didn't really like downwind sailing as much. Seafarers are very reasonably priced, and very good value... perfect for a Chessie boat. Ours drew 4'11", and we managed to get into a lot of gunkholes. Make sure to check portholes for leaks, and integrity of chainplates. Good luck.
Re: First Boat - Pearson 26 vs Seafarer 26
I have a Seafarer 26 and my 'slip neighbor' has a Pearson 26.
See Sloanfiske's info. In addition to the skeg hung rudder and
encapsulated keel (no keel bolts to worry about) one major
enhancement the Seafarer has over the Pearson is where the
chainplates connect to the sidestays. The Pearson connects on
deck...eventually, unless you are maintenance meticulous, that
is where your soft spots will begin. The Seafarer's chainplates
are on the side of the boat...no soft spots or costly deck repair.
Both are solid and neither will win a race...but I'd take the Seafarer26
over the Pearson26 every time.
Many Thanks
Looked at the Seafarer this past weekend and found it well cared for. Couldn't get it together with the Pearson owner for an inspection. Like the trailerability of the Seafarer and will likely make an offer. Thanks again to all who have responded with valuable input. It is a great into to sailboat ownership that the "community" takes the time to offer a newbie advice and guidance.
I agree with sloanfiske . There are many more Pearson 26 than Seafarer 26 so you will get alot of opinions on Pearsons. Might take a look at Seafarer Research Center
There are Seafarer "original" information sites, like brochures that make Seafarers sound like the best thing since sliced bread. Quote. " McCurdy and Rhodes designed and for offshore sailing". Excellent construction and very roomy inside. Excellent hull to deck joint. *I would have to see both boats that I was looking at to decide.
---Every review or comment about the -Pearson 26- says small or cramped inside- AND the rudder hardware needs replaced or to make sure you watch it for a breakdown.
---Every review/comment about Seafarer says they are roomy and well built. There is no consistent, constant negative comment about the Seafarer 26. I agree and I own a Seafarer 26 for 2 yrs.
|The P26 seems to be a more popular choice. This is an actual great one to get. I am all for it as well.
|I know of a Tartan 27' available for $3.5K in Annapolis if you care.
Have you been reading the thread started by BubbleheadMD about buying a Pearson 30?
While you did not specify your budget, you might look at a few larger boats, say up to 30feet before deciding on the 26. There was a time when I thought a 25' boat would hang the moon, but now feel that a 30 footer is almost ideal. The cost of maintenance will be only one step more expensive (size of rigging being the most obvious item) and since most marinas basically charge for 30 feet as a minimum, you might as well fill up the slip with boat. The handling of a 30 is no more difficult or complex than a 26 once you get over the psychological barrier and you will have a much more comfortable boat for weekending and that week long summer cruise. And finally, now is a really good time to be buying a boat, you might get a deal you will never see again.
Good luck,
seafarer has a skeg mount rudder and a lead encapsulated keel. should have wheel steering and an inboard diesel (likely a yanmar 1gm). also, has 6'2 headroom and generally has a real head instead of a porta. also has a lead encapsulated keel.
P26 has an exposed rudder, tiller, and an outboard. there are known rudder shaft issues along with keel bolt issues.
fwiw, i looked at both the P26 and Seafarer, and bought a seafarer. for coastal cruising seems like a Seafarer would fit the bill better maybe.
the seafarer is pretty great little boat. all the trappings of a bigger boat in a smaller package.
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It is difficult these days to pick up a newspaper or watch a sports program on television without encountering some issue related to the use of steroids by athletes. However, the British Gambling Commission has uncovered a greater concern than whether or not athletes use drugs– gambling! It has uncovered at least 47 cases of alleged match-fixing and illegal betting on British sporting events. One official commented "football, rugby and cricket don't have a doping problem, but they know they have serious gambling problems. A spokesperson for the Gambling Commission says that horse racing, football and snooker accounted for most of the illegal fixing.
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Swansea manager Michael Laudrup believes there is no urgent need for him to extend his contract with the club.
The Dane is enjoying an excellent first season in charge at the Liberty Stadium, taking the club to new heights after building on the foundations laid by Brendan Rodgers.
The Swans sit in the top half of the Premier League table and will play in their first major cup final when they face League Two Bradford in the Capital One Cup final at Wembley later this month.
Laudrup's achievements in south Wales have already seen him linked with jobs at Real Madrid and Chelsea among others, and chairman Huw Jenkins is keen to tie his manager to a longer-term deal than his current one, which expires at the end of next season.
Swansea are keen to avoid a repeat of the departures of Rodgers and Roberto Martinez before him, and would like Laudrup to agree a one-year extension to take him through to 2015.
But with a Wembley final, important Premier League games and next week's warm-weather training camp in Dubai on the horizon, Laudrup does not believe his contract is a matter that needs to be dealt with immediately.
He said: "I think for me the present is more important than the future, we have so many things coming up now and I already have a contract for next season so it is not urgent for me.
"We have some very important things to deal with right now. I am talking to the chairman a lot of times every week and we talk about a lot of things."
Several of Laudrup's players have recently committed their futures to the club, and goalkeeper Gerhard Tremmel has become the third this week after agreeing a two-and-a-half year deal through to 2015.
He joins midfielder Leon Britton and defender Garry Monk in putting pen to paper, and Laudrup said: "It's good to get the players signed up, they are important to us.
"We need to do it quick sometimes because it is difficult to compare and compete with the salaries of other clubs.
"You never know their other possibilities, you have to ask them, but we have to be realistic and know how it is here and the structure is working well.
"We know other clubs pay more money but players sign because they want to stay here which is good for us."
Among the clubs whose financial resources dwarf Swansea are Saturday's opponents QPR, who sit bottom of the table, six points adrift of safety.
The Rs have attracted plenty of scrutiny over their outlay for the likes of Loic Remy and Christopher Samba during the January transfer window, but Laudrup does not believe it necessarily increases the pressure on Harry Redknapp.
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"Everyone is talking about the cup final but we have two games before that and this game we have to win."
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A native of Wayne, N.J. (Wayne Valley High School), Pantale was outstanding in the Blue Hens' first event at the school's newly-renovated track at Grant Stadium as she won two field events and finished third in two more last weekend.
Pantale won the shot put (44-feet, 4.75-inches) and the discus (147-4), with the later event equaling the farthest distance in the league this season on top of qualifying for ECAC standards. Pantale recorded back-to-back third place finishes in the hammer (149-3) and javelin (127-11) to round out the solid weekend showing.
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Denilson replaces Jack Wilshere for today's Premier League game against Tottenham as Arsène Wenger makes two changes from the side that beat Everton.
Laurent Koscielny returns from his two-game suspension and partners Sebastien Squillaci at the centre of the Arsenal defence.
Cesc Fabregas captains the side and plays alongside Alex Song, Andrey Arshavin and Samir Nasri in midfield.
Lukasz Fabianski continues in goal.
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Hello! I am doing research for a Masters in English Language Teaching and Applied Linguistics. I am looking for anyone who teaches English language to teen or adult learners to fill in a short questionnaire. If you're willing to complete an online survey about use of music in the language-learning classroom, please click on the link below:
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Hello! I am looking for volunteers who are English Language teachers of secondary and post-secondary (teen and adult) learners to complete a survey for my research (which should only take about 15 minutes). I know June is a busy time with assignments, teaching load, examinations and/or research of your own. I greatly appreciate any time you can give. If you are willing, I have two requests:
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The aim of my research is to perform a needs analysis of secondary and post-secondary teacher attitudes and present practice regarding the use of music in the language classroom.
Literature on this topic is rare, and what does exist relates principally to primary education. Because of that gap, the focus of this research is on teachers who teach teen or adult learners.
From that analysis, I hope to develop a practical "tool box" that any teacher could walk into her/his classroom and use music effectively in a manner that would not only be enjoyable for the learners, but would increase vocabulary, phonological, grammatical, sociolinguistic and cultural competences.
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Dos and Don'ts
The plethora of global fast food franchises, ubiquitous international fashions and the hi-tech look of the city might convince you that Seoul is "just another international metropolis." It isn't. Despite the external trappings, Koreans have a strongly inculcated social culture that often differs from Western norms.
English: Although Koreans study English religiously, it is often difficult to find anyone who speaks it; for reasons of face, many refuse unless they feel they can do it near perfectly. If you encounter communication problems, call the international help line, tel. 82 2 1300.
Dress Code: The torn and faded look never really caught on here, and anything too outré will probably be frowned upon. Smart casual is probably the best look.
Smoking: Koreans are heavy smokers, and most local restaurants and bars allow smoking.
Eating: Korean dining is refreshingly informal, though you will need to learn to use chopsticks. Many restaurants have floor seating, so wear laundered and darned socks since you'll be dining shoeless. If unsure of eating etiquette, simply observe what everyone else does. Loud slurping—even a satisfied belch—is not considered rude.
Drinking: Drinking alcohol is socially acceptable and in business, actively encouraged as a bonding practice. Do not pour your own. Others will do this for you; if you notice an empty glass, you should return the favor. Use both hands to pour and receive. Attitudes toward public drunkenness are more tolerant than in the West, but drunken driving is a crime.
Singing: If Koreans take you out for an evening, at some point, it is inevitable that a karaoke norae bang (song room) will be visited. It's a good idea to practice a number or two (classic English language songs are available on all machines); a butchered attempt at Tom Jones will be more appreciated than a straight refusal to join in.
Pushing and Shoving: In Korean social culture, if people do not know you, they have no obligations toward you, which manifests itself in much pushing and shoving on crowded streets, buses, and subways. Take it in good form. However, foreigners are strongly advised not to attempt to drive in Seoul.
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Annyong haseyo: Hello. Pronounced ahn-young ha-say-yo.
Annyonghi kyesayo: Goodbye (said to a person staying). Pronounced ahn-young-hee-kay-say-yo.
Annyonghi kasayo: Goodbye (said to a person who is leaving). Pronounced ahn-young hee-ka-say-yo.
Pangapsumnida!: Pleased to meet you! (Usually stated when shaking hands.) Pronounced pan-gup-sum-mee-da.
….olmayo?: How much is this….? (useful in markets). Pronounced ol-may-yay-yo.
…chuseyo: Please give me …. Pronounced chew-say-yo.
Yogiyo!: Over here! (used to hail a server in restaurants). Pronounced ya-gee-yo.
Ajoshi: Sir (used when addressing a man whose name you do not know). Pronounced a-zo-see.
Ajummah: Ma'am (used when addressing a woman whose name you do not know). Pronounced a-zoo-ma.
Agashi: Miss (used when addressing a girl/unmarried woman whose name you do not know). Pronounced a-ga-see.
Hakseng: Student (used when addressing a teen whose name you do not know). Pronounced hak-sing.
Kamsahamnida: Thank you. Pronounced cum-sa hum-needa.
Mianhamnida: I am sorry. (For example, after bumping into someone in a crowded elevator or subway car.) Pronounced mee-an hum-needa.
Yeongeorul malsum halsu isseoyo?: Do you speak English? Pronounced young-o-rool mal-sum hall-soo a-say-yo.
…..ae ka-chuseyo. Please go to… (Use to direct taxi drivers.) Pronounced (place name) ay ka-ju-say-yo.
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Sears Holdings: What's the Game Plan, Eddie?
R.E.M. once asked, "What's the frequency Kenneth." Today, Credit Suisse is asking, "What's the game plan Eddie" following Sears Holdings' (SHLD) financial results.
Bloomberg has the details on Sears' results:
Sears Holdings Corp., the retailer run by hedge fund manager Edward Lampert, posted a $358 million fourth-quarter loss as investments in online operations and a rewards program failed to boost holiday sales.
The net loss in the quarter ended Feb. 1 narrowed to $3.37 a share from $489 million, or $4.61 a share, a year earlier, the Hoffman Estates, Illinois-based company said today in a statement. Revenue fell 14 percent to $10.6 billion....
The loss was at the wider end of the range of $250 million to $360 million that Sears forecast last month. Sales at stores open at least a year fell 7.8 percent at U.S. Sears locations and 5.1 percent at Kmart for a companywide 6.4 percent decline.
Still, investors appear enthusiastic about Sears' cash balance, which rose to $1 billion at the end of 2013, up from $618 billion, and the fact that February sales don't appear to be falling.
Credit Suisse analysts Gary Balter and Andrew Kinder say ponder the Sears endgame:
We would expect that 2013 was the nadir in results, as it is hard to imagine that a retailer can lose that much money on the large sales base that Sears enjoys. However, the company's continued denial on improving their store shopping experience, which remains where the vast majority of sales happen and to allow competitors with higher service levels to chip away at Sears' market share, makes one wonder how Sears turns cash flow positive. Without that, we will continue to see the better assets being stripped away...
So what is the game plan to return to profitability or are we witnessing the slow dismemberment of the core, while assets that have value are stripped out either to be sold to third parties as we saw with the Westcliff joint venture or spun to shareholders at what looks like below market prices.
Shares of Sears have jumped 4.3% to $42.15 today at 10:27 a.m., while Macy's (M) has dropped 0.7% to $57.58 and Kohl's (KSS) has risen 1.7% to $55.37 after reporting earnings.


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Hank Azaria and Elmo talk about the word "imposter."
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Murray sets out to discover the meaning of the word "imposter."
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Encouraging healthy habits can be simple and fun.
A group of children play instruments from all over South America.
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text: I was looking at the Springfield Armory M1A Socom's today on Gunbroker..just window shopping I guess...I like them alot but have never handled one or shot one. Then I began to ask myslef what the Socom had that a .308 Saiga didn't, and other than better sights I couldn't come up woth anything to really justify the +/- $1500 price tag when you can still buy a Saiga for at the very least $1000 less. Am I wrong?