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Home automation gateway
The B6030-BACnet/IP home automation gateway is the latest addition to this company's Eplus series of BACnet interfaces. The B6030 allows users to connect professional BACnet workstations to wireless products. The system is sold together with the Smarthome Powerline II interface, which supports the second generation extended X10 protocol that includes automatic verification of command actions. All Eplus interfaces communicate via an Ethernet data link, which is compatible with both building automation networks and traditional business IT networks.
For more information, visit www.cimetrics.com.
Arc flash calculator
ArcCalc arc flash calculator software allows users to estimate incident energy level can categorize arch flash hazards at any point in a system. The software determines the arc fault clearing time for the protective device settings; calculates incident energy and flash boundary; documents PPE requirements; and prints custom warning labels, energized work permits, and diagrams with input data and calculation results. It uses generous tolerances for utility, transformer, cable, and motor data to calculate conservative minimum and maximum fault currents. It includes a validated library of protective device trip characteristics to provide accurate trip times for the calculations.
SKM Systems Analysis
For more information, visit www.skm.com.
Construction management software
Designed for electrical contractors, Version 12 of this company's Forefront construction management software is based on the SQL database platform, which allows users to organize and retrieve data. The program can also track meeting minutes, task assignments, proposed changeorders, and other items involved with weekly or monthly job meetings. It also has document imaging that can scan documents separately from the transaction entry and a cache option that allows copies of images to be stored locally.
For more information, visit www.dexterchaney.com.
Remote monitoring and diagnostic service
The Powerware eNotify Web-based remote monitoring and diagnostic service monitors the health of this company's uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems, while keeping track of battery condition to help prevent battery failure. The service provides 24/7, real-time response to UPS and battery alarms. It can immediately notify the user of significant events via phone, e-mail, or pager, or dispatch a service technician to resolve the problem.
For more information, visit www.eatonelectrical.com.
Structured Cabling System
The ConcoursePRO is a residential structured cabling system that allows users to determine the services and the outlets they want throughout their home. The system features a series of cabinets that are capable of housing security systems and front-loading cable management components. Its enclosures and cover are made from heavy-gauge, powder-coated steel, and all professional cable terminations are on the back plane of the patch panels.
For more information, visit www.dsc.com.


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Bill Brodsky, executive chairman of the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE), has been around. As a young securities lawyer in New York, he joined the American Stock Exchange and helped launch its options products; as CEO and president of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, he oversaw the start of Globex; and as head of CBOE, he saw the exchange demutualized and the launch of the VIX product line — one of the most successful contracts in modern history. In May, Brodsky left his post as CEO and assumed the role of executive chairman, where he'll serve over the next year. As someone who has been involved in all aspects of the derivatives business, we wanted to get his candid look back to see how the financial world has changed.
Futures Magazine: What do you see as a game changer for both stocks and derivatives?
Bill Brodsky: One of the prime reasons the CME had asked me to come to Chicago [was] they had just signed the contract with [Standard & Poor's] to trade stock index futures. I had spent my career up to that point on the stock side, a little on the options side as well, but I understood the stock market, and to their credit they understood that I knew the stock market and they didn't. And the negotiations actually started exactly when they signed the contract with S&P. It was not a coincidence.
When I think back on how important stock index futures were…it wasn't that they just created a very efficient vehicle for accessing or hedging in the stock market, but it also was the beginning of the trend toward tradable indexes, and there is no doubt that indexation has been an enormous part of the way the equity markets in particular have evolved. All you have to look at is the growth of stock index futures and stock index options.
But then the automation [of the market] allowed for what we used to call baskets of stocks, which then became portfolios of stocks, which then became the ETFs [exchange-traded funds]. Look at the evolution of equity markets and how they traded and how investors used [them]. You can see the mutual fund companies that embraced indexation and those that didn't — there's almost a great divide in terms of people just swarming to ETFs. But ETFs don't hang there alone because there's what preceded them, stock index futures and stock index options. So I think indexation is an amazingly powerful force in the investment world, but in the equity world in particular.
And it continues. We have not seen the peaking of the growth. [Just] look at the brokerage firms, the Schwab's and Vanguard and Blackrock, and through Fidelity, [they are] making these vehicles accessible to individuals and institutions.
FM: That has expanded the market, right?
BB: Not only expands the market, but it's part of the whole issue of active vs. passive management. That touches everyone, whether it's a 401k plan or a pension plan, essentially can the active manager outperform the passive fund?
So what we began here in Chicago — stock index futures and a year later the CBOE created the first stock index options — we helped facilitate what really has become a revolution in finance.

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Liana - Killer Karetsu
Liana uses her Almighty Benny to give the party a +4 speed boost.
Using this, se reaches the objective marker. Success!
Commander Magnus - Crazywolf
The Rune Knight returns and charges at the Destroyer, but due to poor rolls, he only manages to slighty knock it back.
Magnus stands up and uses his shield as a makeshift thrown weapon, though it doesn't has much impact.
Then he summons his steed and grabs his runesword.
Nikodim's Forces - Ham701
The Titan calls forth lightning on Corpse Grinder, which has little impact.
Then it charges in and slays 3 orks.
The Cleric resurrects a swordsman, Nikodim inspires his troops, yet no damage is done.
The two knights regain consciousness and return to their mounts to arm themselves.
The Destroyer - Silverdream
The Destroyer charges Magnus, dice are cast...
The clash is decided by 1 damage, which is enough to kill Magnus. Sadly, the knight's counterattack is 1 damage less than the Destroyer's armor, so he emerges unharmed, again.
To add insult to injury, The Destroyer claims the head of Magnus as a gruesome trophy (which also gives -1 to each roll for everyone in combat with him).
The rogue titan advances and pokes his brethren (-1 hp).
The Infernus ignores Bjarn and pursues the Rune Knight.
Ezra von Bragstein - Bragallot
The Doom Wailer and the Necrolytes both blast the Titan (-1hp). CG joins the party but doesn't do anything noteworthy.
Ezra succeeds obscenely well with his feat: he attempts to roll a critical success on raising d6 plague zombies (left side, coloured dice); as a reward he gets 2d6 to raise (right side, white dice).
FOURTEEN Plague Zombies (ork and man alike) are raised; one of them is immediately sniped by the crossbowmen.
Continuing his lucky streak, Ezra shots down Nikodim.
All infantry focuses on the remaining swordsmen, killing two.
Zuleika - heavyfishcannon
Zuleika joins up with Liana.
Bjarn - Cpt Halan
Bjarn rolls for sprint and arrives as well. 'Sorry for the wait, I couldn't resist a good brawl!'
Gillaume - BFenix
As a last-ditch effort, Gil shots at the Infernus as its the nearest target, but fails to pierce its armor.
So he meets up with the rest.
The party arrived safely and alive to the marking, from where they shall continue their journey off-screen.
Kill Chart:
Ham701 - 22
Bragallot - 21
Killer Karetsu - 0
Silverdream - 2(+3 horse)
BFenix - 1
heavyfishcannon - 0
Cpt Halan - 0
Crazywolf - 0
Players in italics have dropped from the game, congrats for them. Still expecting orders from the remaining four players; deadline is next Friday as usual.


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Fort Mill, SC - For the second straight year, Continental Tire the Americas has joined forces with the South Carolina National Safety Council (SCNSC) to sponsor the "Alive at 25" safe driving course. This year, the SCNSC has matched Continental Tire's $25,000 scholarship enabling over 1,000 local high school students to participate in the life-saving program free of charge. Following six tragic deaths within the Lancaster school district, the school systems elected to participate in the "Alive at 25" program. York Comprehensive has also opted to participate in the program as a preventative step. These two schools join the Fort Mill school district in making a difference in the lives of local youth.
"This will help our students in a proactive way," said Dr. Vernon Prosser, superintendent, York County Schools. "The course emphasizes making good decisions and it's one of the best courses I've seen."
"We're excited about bringing Alive at 25 to our district," said Gene Moore, superintendent, Lancaster County Schools. "We're impressed with the program's track record for helping students realize the dangers of risky behavior. We appreciate how supportive and helpful the Columbia Office of the National Safety Council has been as we've worked to get everything in place to require Alive at 25 for every student who drives to school and parks on our campuses."
"Our thoughts are with those whose lives were lost in the last year," said Bill Caldwell, vice president marketing and sales, Continental Tire. "Supporting 'Alive at 25' is a great way for Continental Tire to give back to our local community. We're excited to include both the Lancaster and York school systems in this year's efforts and we sincerely hope our efforts will help prevent any more needless and tragic deaths. We believe our partnership with the SCNSC will help reduce fatalities and educate young drivers on the responsibility that comes with getting behind the wheel."
The "Alive at 25" program will be held at Lancaster high school on Saturday, February 11, 2012 from 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. York Comprehensive will hold the "Alive at 25" program on Saturday, March 3, 2012 from 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. These sessions are by invitation only and are not open to the public.
"Alive at 25" is a young driver intervention program that zeroes in on drivers between the ages of 15 and 24 - the group most likely to be involved in fatal collisions. "Alive at 25" is a survival course developed by the National Safety Council and is designed to prevent the number one killer of teens, automobile crashes. The course is taught by off duty Deputy Sheriffs, and Municipal Police Officers and is delivered in one 4 1/2 hour program which focuses on the behaviors and decision-making paradigms that young drivers and passengers display behind the wheel.
"I want to commend Continental Tire the Americas for their generosity and dedication to the young people of Fort Mill," said Brooke Russell, executive director/chief operating officer of South Carolina National Safety Council. "The partnership with the South Carolina National Safety Council, Fort Mill Schools, York Comprehensive and Lancaster County Schools is one that will continue for a long time to come, but the impact Continental Tire will make with their donation will have a positive and immediate impact on the community and students for all the aforementioned schools."
Russell continued, "More than 45,500 young adults, ages 15 - 24, have taken the 'Alive at 25' course through the South Carolina National Safety Council since February 2007. This is due, in part, to the support of Continental Tire the Americas. Continental Tire is a great partner of SCNSC because they are just as passionate about the cause of safe teen driving as we are. It's wonderful to be able to partner with an organization that is working toward the same very important goal - to reduce the number of teen fatalities due to car crashes."


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Engage. Reflect. Grow.
More than classes, clinics, and credit hours, Nebraska Methodist College prepares you for what's next - in your career and in your life. Our goal as an institution is that graduates of NMC will be able to articulate and demonstrate growth in the following areas: as reflective individuals, as effective communicators, and as change agents in an increasingly educated citizenry.
An NMC graduate is an educated citizen who is a competent practitioner and engaged citizen who responds productively to the complex dynamics of the world and who utilizes a diversity of disciplines and perspectives.


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What Quilting's Legal Battles Can Teach Us About Copyright
from the paradise-lost dept
Last year Techdirt wrote about Leah Day, who was trying to introduce a free model to quilting -- apparently a bold thing to do. Sadly, it seems that the ownership mentality is nonetheless spreading in her field, as she reports in this really excellent new blog post entitled "Copyright Terrorism":
Copyright issues seem to be cropping up with increasing frequency in the quilting world and I for one would like to try to stem this flow, or at least open your eyes, to the very real threat looming for our craft.
She then goes on to describe a recent case that perfectly summarizes the growing insanity beginning to infect the world of quilting:
What is this threat? Where is it coming from?
It is coming from within our own ranks. Quilters with a certain penchant for copyright and legal wrangling are turning our open, creative craft into a mine field of rules, regulations, licensing, attribution, and copyright lockdown that it's enough to make anyone set down their rotary cutter and sell their sewing machine.
The basic story goes like this: Emily Cier wrote a book called Scrap Republic for C&T Publishing. Moda, a fabric manufacturer sent her lots of fabric for free to create the quilts in this book.
So far, so good. But things got more complicated when somebody tried to build on that work -- which is precisely how art has always proceeded:
C&T Publishing randomly flipped through the book and picked a photo of one of the quilts, enlarged the image and printed it on the front of an eco tote bag.
Day then points out just what a mess this is if people try to think in terms of ownership:
Keep in mind, the fabric used in the quilts were obvious. The pieces they were cut into were large, making it very clear which line of fabric each quilt is created from.
The quilt used for the eco tote just happened to have been created using Kate Spain's Fandango fabric. Kate saw the bags and decided they violated her copyright of her fabric line.
Kate Spain then initiated a lawsuit against C&T Publishing and Emily Cier and demanded both the eco totes AND the books be destroyed.
Now things get murky because on her blog, Kate Spain denies starting a lawsuit, but it's obvious on both C&T's and Emily Cier's blog that a real, big, scary lawsuit was initiated. C&T Publishing ended up taking the blame and came to some accord with Kate Spain.
Let's work backwards: the tote bag was printed with a PHOTOGRAPH which was taken by a photographer for the book. Whoever that person was, they aren't credited in the book.
She contrasts this mentality with the fashion industry, where there is no copyright (despite the continuing attempts to bring it in.) There, creativity is not only blossoming in a way that is hard to match elsewhere, it has created a huge, profitable industry many times larger than all the copyright companies put together, as the well-known TED talk on the subject emphasized.
The QUILT was designed and created by Emily Cier.
The FABRIC used in the quilt was designed by Kate Spain.
Who really own the copyright?
She points out where the current obsession with ownership is taking her field:
If we lock up this industry, we will lose something powerful, something essential, something that brought me to quilting in the first place: freedom.
Finally, she offers her own vision of how things could be:
Freedom to play with fabric. Freedom to experiment with different shapes and layouts. Freedom to play with new techniques and materials. We can lose the freedom to create.
Because if you have to check with 5 different fabric designers and the quilt pattern designer AND the free motion quilting designer in order to make your quilt, how likely are you to do it? Even the idea of asking, even words like "licensing," are enough to send many people packing. Off to find another hobby the lawyers haven't ruined yet.
If you post something: an idea, a technique, a pretty picture, whatever, man up and give it away for free.
Several times in her commentary, Day raises another key issue: that of attribution. As she points out, artists need their work to be attributed, so that people can give them credit, and maybe contact them to buy or commission more work. It's the absence of attribution, not the absence of copyright, that can be problematic -- and not just for quilters, but also for the photographers that take pictures of their work, and the designers of fabrics that might be used as raw materials.
REALLY free. As in copyright free - as in anyone can use whatever you post for ANY reason.
What's the worst that can happen? Someone might teach your technique or idea. More people will learn it and enjoy it than you could ever reach alone. Is that such a terrible thing?
It's really a wonderfully rich post, which touches on many aspects of copyright and creativity, and I urge you to read it -- along with the forthright comments (already there are 142 of them.) It provides another example, alongside the fashion industry, of a field that is currently flourishing without copyright, but that is under threat from those who have bought into the story that assigning ownership to something as insubstantial as ideas somehow promotes creativity, when in fact all it does is to shut it down through a creeping, paralyzing fear of infringement, as Day so vividly describes.
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The Institute for Creation Research Graduate School filed suit over the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board's decision to deny the ICR's request for a state certificate of authority to offer a master's degree in science education.
Since the March 2009 decision of the Texas state board of education to adopt a set of flawed state science standards, media coverage has increasingly emphasized the possible consequences.
"Just in time for the bicentennial observance of Charles Darwin's birth, a new survey of Louisiana residents shows 40 percent of the respondents believe evolution is not well-supported by evidence or generally accepted within the scientific community," the Baton Rouge Advocate (April 14, 2009) reports.
John Holdren, the head of the White House Office of Science and Technology, told the ScienceInsider blog (April 8, 2009) that the recent adoption in Texas of a flawed set of state science standards was "a step backward."
NCSE's executive director Eugenie C. Scott appeared as a guest on the first hour of NPR's Science Friday show on April 10, 2009.
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bqsinc needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 71 designs submitted by 11 freelance designers.
Systema Colorado
I teach a Russian Martial Art called Systema and recent changed the school name from Russian Martial Art of the Rockies to Systema Colorado.
I want a clean look that incorporates Russian themes with something uniquely Colorado--unsure what though.
We use a traditional Russian Warrior logo that can be seen at http://www.russianmartialart.com. Please scan through other schools there for ideas though not repeating any of them. The warrior logo may or may not be used.
Systema students are mostly men 16 and up, so "manly" colors and design are preferred. They refuse light colors, although designs with a sense of flow would be great.
The logo should be versatile enough to be embroidered, printed, used for the web and developed into t-shirts because students were t-shirts instead of "karate uniforms" in training.
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Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Let there be (incandescent) light
I'm hoarding lightbulbs.
I can't help it. Every time I go to a supermarket, I buy more incandescent lightbulbs. Beginning in 2012, they will no longer be manufactured in the U.S., they will vanish from store shelves, and all I will have are the bulbs I can accumulate between now and then.
Yes, I know lightbulb hoarding is a shameful thing to admit. In every other way, I try to be environmentally responsible. I drive a hybrid car and scowl at gas-guzzling SUVs. I turn in ink and toner cartridges for recycling. I carry even the tiniest scrap of clean paper to the recycling bin and hate it when paper is so soiled that I have to toss it in the trash. Bottles, caps, cans, anything and everything that can be recycled goes into the bins.
I'm also in favor of saving energy by using more efficient bulbs. In principle. But this is where environmental consciousness collides with personal needs. Fluorescent lighting gives me headaches. It makes my eyes hurt. The longer I'm subjected to it, the worse I feel. I've read that this reaction is caused by flickering that's invisible to the eye but nevertheless has an effect on the body and brain. Whatever the reason, the ill effects I suffer from fluorescent lighting are real and unmistakable.
And I hate the way it looks. Weak, watery, with a blue-green tinge. Manufacturers can give fluorescent bulbs the outward appearance of incandescents, and they can claim fluorescents have equivalent light output, but I have yet to find one that is bright enough and provides the kind of warm, soothing light an incandescent does. We already have fluorescents in the fixtures outside our two back doors, and the low level of light they provide is noticeable, regardless of their "equivalent" wattage. When a fluorescent is installed in every lamp and fixture in the house, I will feel deprived, trapped in a dim, cold place that will be bright only when the sun streams through the windows. I expect to have a constant headache. How will I write under these circumstances?
I have read that professional studio photographers are concerned because they're being robbed of the best lighting for their indoor work. Photographers may be doing a lot more Photoshopping of images if they're forced to shoot in fluorescent light. Maybe some of them are hoarding bulbs right now too, just like me.
I will collect incandescents and I will use them until the last one burns out. Maybe by then the manufacturers will have found a way to warm up fluorescent light and make the lamp bulbs brighter and less irritating to the eye than they are now.
How do you feel about fluorescents? Are you prepared to screw them into every socket in your house and never look back fondly at the days when a lamp cast a a soothing, natural glow over a room? Or are you collecting incandescents against the dreaded 2012 date when they will disappear from stores forever?
16 comments:
- The Cat Bastet said...
My husband is also hoarding lightbulbs. Glad to know we're not the only ones doing this!
- October 27, 2010 at 8:12 AM
- Mary said...
When I changed all the bulbs in the house I though I was going blind. I changed back and relieved to find I could see clearly again.
Yes, I have a stash.
- October 27, 2010 at 9:05 AM
- Hank Phillippi Ryan said...
Yikes! I had no idea. Thanks. Off to the store..
(When they banned cyclamates in the late 60's? My college roomante and I scoured the stores and bought up all the Diet-Rite cola we could find. I still laugh. It was banned as a carcinogen! But at 19, we thought it was more important to be thin.)
- October 27, 2010 at 10:07 AM
- Judy Alter said...
I had no idea this was on the horizon. I thought the incandescent were environmentally sound. I too am going to hoard them from now on. Thanks for the heads up.
- October 27, 2010 at 11:39 AM
- Sandra Parshall said...
Omigosh, I've set off a hoarding trend!
Hank, I remember how bereft I was when cyclamates were banned. The taste of Diet Coke was never the same again.
- October 27, 2010 at 12:02 PM
- Jessie Crockett said...
I plan on reverting to tallow candles and going to bed when the sun goes down. Or I'll start a firefly ranch and will keep canning jars of them in every room of my house.
Will the refrigerator lights be fluorescent too? If so, won't the time it takes standing there with the fridge open for the bulb to warm up enough to see anything offset any gains made by the switch? Or is this just a government conspiracy to help America slim down by causing us to slam the fridge door, empty-handed, in frustration?
- October 27, 2010 at 12:34 PM
- Rochelle Staab said...
I love your post because I relate - my new lightbulbs are driving me nuts. I'm in the dark ages - the kitchen bulbs take minutes to 'warm up' to bright, so I'm scarfing for breakfast in the dark. I'll give the new ones credit for lasting longer, but they're so big and ugly. And, as you can read, I haven't mastered calling them by their proper name yet. Rebelling.
Candles or the fireplace for me.
- October 27, 2010 at 7:24 PM
- Marilynne said...
I don't mind fluorescent light by my outside doors. I don't mind it in places where I just need a little lighting. They are forgetting that I need to see. I'm getting older so I need even more light to read by. I like to see what I eat.
I guess I'm going to have to stock up too. I can't live by fluorescent lights alone.
- October 27, 2010 at 8:31 PM
- Marilynne said...
Hank and Sharon, the taste of Diet Coke has never been good. You just drank it for the Coke name and the lack of calories. That's my opinion anyway.
- October 27, 2010 at 8:33 PM
- Sandra Parshall said...
I'm wondering if (and when) halogen lights will be banned. They're super-bright but produce a huge amount of heat, so they're not as energy-efficient as fluorescents (but more so than incandescents, apparently). Maybe I should stock up on halogens too. You can take pretty good photos indoors under halogen light. Fluorescent is hopeless, unless you like the look of green skin.
- October 27, 2010 at 8:56 PM
- Sandra Parshall said...
FYI: Britain and the European Union countries took incandescents off the market last year. They're phasing out halogens by 2016. Countries all over the world are imposing bans on the manufacture and sale of incandescents. Canada is one of those countries, so people in the US can't cross the border to buy contraband lightbulbs. (Imagine being stopped by border police and arrested for possession of frosted lightbulbs. Oh, the shame.)
- October 27, 2010 at 9:05 PM
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- October 28, 2010 at 4:33 AM
- Christine Hammar said...
Living in the EU I'm going to buy these German "heatballs" :).
- October 28, 2010 at 4:35 AM
I have bathroom light fixtures and expensive lamps that do not take any of the currently available "green" lights. So I am stockpiling!
- October 28, 2010 at 9:00 AM
Since these bulbs (all the ones I've looked at) are made in China, not an environmentally friendly manufacturing environment, and since they contain mercury, which is a polluter once they're thrown away, aren't they not as good as we seem to automatically think? And they don't work well if at all on dimmer switches, etc. etc.
- October 28, 2010 at 12:45 PM
- Michele Drier said...
Sandy, we may be sisters-under-the-skin. I drive a hybrid, have recycled for years (even tearing the labels off my cans), wrap up in a blanket rather than turning on the heat, ya-ta-da, ya-ta-da...but I can't fathom giving up incandescent bulbs. Not only a headache, but now I find I can't see to read unless I'm outside or have a 100-150 watt bulb over my shoulder. Hoarding, here I come!
- October 28, 2010 at 2:32 PM


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|2008-12-11, 02:10
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Bad thing will happen if Hollywood make Japanese mecha live action film.
Perhaps they should have Tobey as hero(if he know what Macross is all about) & Japanese actor as heroin.Hopefully all the old & new mecha make appearance.
If the film fail,I bet those Japanese original creator won't recognized the story as canon.Like what happen to those so called Gundam live action movie.
|2008-12-11, 03:56
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More over, Hollywood has their own stars to choose from, especially that Tobey Maguire (Spiderman) is going to be in it. One way or the other, anything that occurs in the movie won't be canon in terms of relations to the original anime.
|2008-12-13, 08:43
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I should have posted earlier but time and memory wasn't on my side
The other day I Googled up the movie several times I could find any new reports on the movie . All reports articles and news regarding the movie date back to 2007 . So yes the movie is most likely shelved
|2008-12-14, 10:15
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I don't know know about this. Maybe the mech battles and plot could be cool as a popcorn movie, but they will probably take their English actor and call her Minmay. They gave the name Goku to Justin Chatwin so they could do the same here.
That aside what the hell will they do with the music? I'm not sure if they will have the Japanese songs and insert some of their own English ones. That would be blasphemy =(
|2008-12-18, 10:10
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As to the licensing issue, this was shown most obviously in the creation of the figures way back in the day. Basically Harmony Gold had the rights to do whatever they wanted with what they ended up making as Robotech, but couldn't use anything at all from the Macross versions, or anything later Macross related. So they were limited to the two VF models shown in the initial section from the Macross Saga, the SDF-1, and the stuff from Southern Cross and Mospeada. Harmony Gold basically blocked almost everything remotely Macross related in the US, and Macross almost didn't exist here other than imports. In Japan though, it was the opposite, as Robotech in itself didn't exist... which made sense since the three unrelated series that were used for Robotech were released there individually, as well as quite a bit of other Macross related media.
For the new movie, I sincerely hope it gets released, since almost everything that has been attempted Robotech related over the years has just fallen apart. I was one of the lucky few that actually got to watch the original Robotech movie way back in the day (yay Texas!)
If the current pattern in Hollywood is any indication it will probably be a "reimagining" of the original series, with a heavy focus on the Macross Saga section, so fans such as myself will be happy. Also while WB does have the license as far as producing the movie, Harmony Gold does still have creative control, so they might screw it all up like they have tried to screw up everything else Robotech over the years... or it could be like Batman and end up being awesome.
|2008-12-19, 00:31
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IMO the only way it would get made would be make original "reimagined" versions of the basic "Robotech" elements (alien invasion, transforming mecha, the character types involved in the love triangle, etc) and not use any of the old names/images/designs tied to the various rights holders - like someone above said, make it the new Battlestar Galactica with mecha. And frankly, the Minmei/pop idol angle would be laughable to mainstream viewers - not sure how to make that workable. I suppose they'd watch if she were more like the Bettie Page of the war against the aliens, but that's laughable in it's own way...
Maybe this got shelved because of the live action Transformers movie; too similar in Hollywood's eyes (transforming robots).
|2008-12-19, 01:47
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Perhaps Hollywood should forget making Macross/Robotech movie.Why don't they make BattleTech movie instead.It is more American way & it doesn't need alien race to spice it story.BattleTech has strong storyline,awesome mecha & also has huge fanbase. It is little bit off topic sorry....
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http://www.cinemablend.com/new/Spide...ech-10902.html is from a few weeks ago, and has confirmed the writing staff. The movie is slated for a 2010 release according to IMDB.
|2008-12-19, 13:08
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This movie is going to be awesome. That is, if it actually gets made.
It would be best if they do the Macross Arc of Robotech, I think it has a really classical story and way of storytelling.
Of course, what I'd really like to see is a Battletech live-action movie. Oh hey, and Ravnen thought the same thing. I'm in the middle of a huge Battletech nostalgia surge, with the end of finals and all. The "Blood of Kerensky" trilogy...would be so awesome.
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|2008-12-19, 13:53
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Spoiler for Source from Wikipedia,dont know if it true.:
Maybe there will be no BattleTech movie until 2010 or the project would be scrap. Hollywood has miss an opportunity to make another blockbuster of the year by ignoring BattleTech.
|2008-12-19, 17:34
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Moreover, most parts of Robotech are either fairly simple stories or they can be modified to be fairly simple stories, and that's a big bonus when trying to craft a plot that can be easily communicated over a 90-120 minute movie. Battletech's greatest strength, on the other hand, is found in the complexity of the setting. There's enough to communicate to first-time viewers that it's a huge challenge to accomplish in such a short timeframe. While it's not impossible, it's certainly a much bigger challenge than a Robotech movie would be. On top of that, if any movie is ever made, it would have to be far more diluted in detail than a Battletech fan may want.
|2008-12-20, 03:24
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I still wonder why Tobey Maguire want to make Macross/Robotech movie,is he a hardcore anime fan? Hopefully he does,I wonder which character he gonna be,maybe Scott Bernand?
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In a National Review Online post, author Charlotte Allen followed the lead of other right-wing media figures by suggesting that the deaths at Sandy Hook Elementary in Connecticut were the result of a "feminized setting" in which "helpless passivity is the norm."
As The Nation's Jessica Valenti noted, Allen also suggested that "some of the huskier 12-year-old boys" at the school could have attacked the shooter and altered the outcome of the event.
Similarly, Newsweek and Daily Beast special correspondent Megan McArdle wrote that people, even children, should be trained to "gang rush" active shooters, in contradiction to expert opinion on how best to handle such situations.
And Washington Times columnist Ted Nugent wrote that the allegedly "embarrassing, politically correct culture" of the U.S. that "mocks traditional societal values" helped lead to the shooting. Nugent also told Newsmax that "political correctness and the sheep like behavior that goes with it" could be cured by arming teachers.
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Sky sources: Loic Remy set to turn down Newcastle in favour of move to QPR
Loic Remy is set to reject a move to Newcastle and join QPR's fight for survival, Sky Sports understands.
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The striker was expected to travel to Newcastle for talks after they agreed a fee in the region of £8.3million with Marseille at the weekend.
But it has now emerged Remy, 26, is instead negotiating with Harry Redknapp's QPR and he is expected to undergo a medical at the West London club on Tuesday.
Marseille have confirmed Remy is keeping his options open, as sporting director Jose Anigo told RTL television: "We at OM reached an agreement with Newcastle but we also talked with other English clubs.
"We gave them a working basis and it remains up to Loic to choose the club he prefers in terms of their structure or sporting plans.
"He is currently in England and is speaking with some clubs. Everyone talks about Newcastle but it is not just Newcastle, because he is talking with other clubs.
"We have to remain cautious. We have done our job and players and agents must do theirs. Nothing is done."
Redknapp is also believed to have approached West Bromwich Albion with offers for striker Peter Odemwingie and defender Jonas Olsson as he looks to strengthen his squad for a relegation dogfight.
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You were such an efficient shopper this year.
You remembered everybody on your list: The kids, the spouse, Grandma and Great Aunt Judy. None of the cousins went without a gift this year. You even remembered the neighbors and your boss.
But there's one person you forgot to buy a gift for this year.
And perhaps it's a good thing you waited, because you have plenty of time to find a book for yourself, a can't-miss read that will serve as a reward for being such a great holiday shopper.
Now that your appetite is whetted, look for these Bookworm's Best of 2011 picks:
A chance at redemption is at the root of "Emily and Einstein" by Linda Francis Lee. This story about a woman, her dog, and her dead husband who only wanted a second chance is a charmer and it's a great place to start your new year.
"The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern has been on a lot of end-of-year lists this year, and for good reason: it's complicated, magical, and dark with a sense of foreboding. Plus, it's a story of love that can't ever be completed. What's not to like about that?
I was surprised at how much I loved "Just Wanna Testify" by Pearl Cleage, a novel about a benevolent man who takes care of his community, and how he deals with a threat to his people. It's edgy, a little scary, and contains a satisfying ending.
The soldiers are coming back from war, but "You Know When the Men Are Gone" by Siobhan Fallon is still one powerful book. Told in several related short stories, this novel is about the goings-on on a U.S. military base and what happens to the wives and families while the men are at war. Hint: This must-read is out in paperback on Jan. 3.
"If Sons, Then Heirs" by Lorene Cary is a novel about the past, the future, and how one affects the other. The characterization of this book is stellar, but pay attention to the details. Those are what drive this Best Of pick.
I'm not entirely sure how I ended up with two nursing memoirs on this list, but I did…
"Beautiful Unbroken: One Nurse's Life" by Mary Jane Nealon is the story of the author, who only ever wanted to be a caretaker — but once she attained that goal, she spent a good chunk of her life running from it.
"Arms Wide Open" by Patricia Harmon is the gentle, soft true story of a midwife in the Appalachians, and — through the 1970s, communes, back-to-the-land years and more — how she came to love delivering babies.
Yep, I have two nurse's memoirs on my Best Of list this year, and you really can't afford to miss either one.
Also on my list is "The Chicken Chronicles" by Alice Walker, the story of Walker's pet chickens and what they've taught her. This book was a big surprise because I never expected this kind of feathered-fowl love letter from this author, and because I was totally captivated by it so much.
Snarky, snippy, fun, and informative are the hallmarks of "Concierge Confidential" by Michael Fazio with Michael Malice. This is the true story of a man who became a concierge at a ritzy New York City hotel, and what he does at his job. Not only are the anecdotes stellar and well-told, but the authors' hints and tips for better service are worth wanting this book. If you're a traveler, especially, you'll love it.
I also loved "Little Princes" by Conor Grennan, a memoir of a man who decides to go on a round-the-world hike but, lest his quest seem selfish, he decides to spend a stint at a Tibetan orphanage first. What happens is not only the basis of this charming, bring-a-tissue book, but it also gives readers a few laughs. Whatever you do, though, DO NOT skip to the end of this book. You'll ruin it for yourself. You've been warned.
BONUS: "The Mindset Lists of American History" by Tom McBride and Ron Nief is a lighter, fun-to-read look back over the last century at pop culture, politics, and lifestyles, and it puts a lot of current events into perspective. Loved it. Nuff said.
So you need something to reward the kiddos for being good this holiday season. These books will make them smile….
Yes, the holidays are over, but "Thanksgiving Graces" by Mark Kimball Moulton, illustrated by David Wenzel is one of those gracious books you'll want to pull off the shelf really often. This gentle rhyme tells the story of a family dinner with a guest list that keeps growing, and the lesson a little boy learns from it. For ages 3-8.
I was stunned at how much I loved "Small as an Elephant" by Jennifer Richard Jacobson. This is the (fictional) tale of a boy whose mentally-ill mother abandons him in a Maine park, and his resilience and resourcefulness in surviving and getting home. Two things: This is a great story for kids ages 9-13 (and for adults, too!) but it might scare smaller children. Also, I got this book on CD, which I thought made it better; I listen to audiobooks in my car, in fact, and this one made me want to go places.
"Teenie" by Christopher Grant and "Planet Middle School" by Nikki Grimes are both about growing up and enduring those tween-and-early-teen years. I loved the characters in these "girl books" and I loved how their respective authors gave us a chance to see inside their heads. And for boys who are looking for the same kind of book, give them "On the Come Up" by Travis Hunter. These three books are perfect for anyone ages 12 and up.
And there you have it… Fifteen books to reward yourself (or someone else), to take on that mid-winter vacation, for sitting by the fire, or for no reason other than you want to read them because they're great.
Because they are.
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When it comes to the consequences of Ukraine and Israel's current geopolitical jitters, you ain't seen nothing yet.
The full impact on the real economy won't truly be felt for another nine to 12 months, according to Steen Jakobsen, chief economist at Saxo Bank. And when it does come, the bruising will be notable: lower economic growth, subdued consumption and turbulence in the financial markets.
It all comes down to higher energy prices, Jakobsen notes. Crude oil clq4 is currently trading above $100 a barrel – a level that means higher production costs for companies that are heavy energy users and higher bills for consumers.
"If energy goes up like 10%, that means the consumer has 10% less to spend on other things. It's one thing you can't avoid," Jakobsen said.
"You get lower consumer demand and higher fiscal deficits. It just basically reinforces the negative environment we're seeing in global growth."
And if you think about it, energy consumption is hard to cut out of daily lives – whether it's charging a smartphone overnight, brewing the first cup of coffee, taking a shower or keeping cool in an air-conditioned office.
Given this, Jakobsen argues that the simplest way to "measure" geopolitical risk is to look at the price of energy — when it's high, it works like a tax on the economy. When it's low, it's more like a discount.
But how to gauge the effect of a violent conflict? Jakobsen suggests measuring the spread between the fifth and the first crude-oil contracts, and then using this to get a sense of the "war premium." Without getting too technical, this has to do with heavy energy users trying to hedge against rising oil prices.
Since July 15 — about the time the Russia-Ukraine tensions flared up again and just before Israel launched a ground invasion in Gaza — this war premium has gone up by $2, as illustrated in the chart below.
So the signal from the energy market is clear, according to Jakobsen: Prepare for less growth, less certainty and more geopolitical risk.
The financial markets, however, haven't budged as much as you'd expect, given this scenario has the potential to hamper global growth significantly. Jakobsen explained that's because investors believe something will keep a lid on the geopolitical crises somewhat.
"The reality is that Israel and Gaza have been fighting for at least 70 years now, and Russia and Ukraine go all the way back to the Soviet Union. So this is not only a reignition of history, but also something that doesn't look to have a specific solution," he said.
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The GMC Jimmy is a midsize sport utility vehicle (SUV) that General Motors manufactured under the GMC brand. The vehicle was introduced in 1983 as a compact SUV and redesigned as a midsize SUV in 1995, remaining this way until the end of its production in 2005. The Jimmy shares similarities with the Chevrolet Blazer and sells as part of the S-Series SUVs; the S derives from the GMC S-15 pickup truck, on which the Jimmy based its design.
The earliest version of the GMC Jimmy was actually introduced in 1970 as an SUV with a removable hardtop. This first version of the Jimmy lasted until the 1992 when the GMC Yukon replaced it. Certain styling cues in this version were used in the S-Series Jimmy, including the lift glass panel and angled C-pillars. However, this new version does not have a removable hardtop. The S-Series naming stopped in 1991, and people referred to the vehicle as the GMC Jimmy until the end of its production.
The GMC Jimmy is one of the most popular SUVs sold under the brand, which explains the long production life of the vehicle. The Jimmy was one of the first compact SUVs available on the market. The car initially came as a full-sized SUV, but GMC marketed it as an exclusive compact vehicle beginning in 1995.
GMC phased out the Jimmy in 2001 to make way for its replacement, the standalone Envoy. However, its Chevrolet counterpart continued production for four more years. The 2000 GMC Jimmy came in a top-end Envoy trim level, but this stopped in the 2001 model year. GMC replaced it with a four-door Diamond Edition GMC Jimmy which had brushed aluminum accents on the outside and specific trims on the inside.
All trim levels of the 2001 GMC Jimmy came standard with front and rear stabilizer bars and gas-charged shock absorbers. A full-time four-wheel-drive system came in the form of an Autotrac system, which allowed the driver to engage and disengage the four-wheel drive whenever necessary.
The GMC Jimmy was introduced with a 2.0-liter, four-cylinder engine that produces 83 hp. The vehicle also offers a 2.8-liter, 110 hp V-6 engine. It is interesting to note that the Jeep Cherokee also used this engine until 1987. In 1988, the GMC Jimmy received a new 4.3-liter V-6 engine as an option. This new engine had a power rating of 150 hp, which increased to 160 hp the following year.
GMC introduced a four-door version of the GMC Jimmy in March 1990. As a result, the wheelbase increased by 6.5 inches. A painted black insert and one-piece front grille also fit in this version. This model initially only offered four-wheel drive; however, a two-wheel drive came later the same year.
The next major change was seen in the 1992 GMC Jimmy. The interior and exterior showed small changes, but the S-15 tag was dropped from the name. In 1993, the center console changed, and GMC replaced the transmission gearbox. An altered grille and new five-spoke alloy rims came as options for the two-wheel drive models.
Although the second generation GMC Jimmy debuted in 1994, the first generation continued to be produced for some time after that.
The second generation GMC Jimmy was introduced as a 1995 model year SUV. The exterior and interior of the vehicle showed significant modifications, and it transformed from a compact SUV to a midsize SUV. The model replaced the rugged styling of the previous generation with smoother lines, which increased the vehicle's appeal. The storage space also increased significantly on the model, improving an important feature for families. General Motors stopped offering previous engines and offered the second generation Jimmy with a 4.3-liter V-6 engine. The GMC Jimmy came in the following trim levels: SL, SLS, SLE, and SLT.
The interior and exterior of the GMC Jimmy received another facelift in 1998, along with the introduction of a new top-end trim level, the GMC Envoy. The facelift included a new dashboard with ergonomic controls, new headrests at the rear, standard passenger airbags, and large buttons on the inside. Exterior changes included larger door handles and a newly designed front grille.
The top-end GMC Jimmy was available as the Envoy and contains the same engine as all other second generation Jimmy models, but featured new high-intensity discharge (HID) headlights and several other luxury features.
A Diamond Edition GMC Jimmy also debuted in the 2000 model year. This new edition, which celebrated 30 years of the Jimmy nameplate, is almost identical to the Envoy version. The only notable differences include the diamond pattern found on the leather seats, an aluminum silver plate, and specialized diamond logos.
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The 2001 GMC Jimmy comes in a two-door SUV body style for SLS models, and four-door for all others.
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The 2000 GMC Jimmy classifies as an upscale, midsize sport utility vehicle (SUV).
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The 1999 GMC Jimmy is a luxury SUV made available in two and four-door models with the option of rear or four-wheel drive.
1998 GMC Jimmy
The 1998 GMC Jimmy classifies as a full-size SUV manufactured by General Motors under the GMC marque.
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The 1997 GMC Jimmy is the automaker's entry into this competitive segment.
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The 1996 GMC Jimmy classifies as a midsize SUV manufactured by General Motors.
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The luxury sport utility vehicle (SUV) remains a fairly tight market with a lot of competition offering similar features in the same price range.


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Published: 10th November 2006
Number Of Pages: 308
The Blackwell Guide to Feminist Philosophy is a definitive introduction to the field, consisting of 15 newly-contributed essays that apply philosophical methods and approaches to feminist concerns.

Offers a key view of the project of centering women's experience.

Includes topics such as feminism and pragmatism, lesbian philosophy, feminist epistemology, and women in the history of philosophy.

"...I commend this collection as philosophically sophisticated and a useful resource..." Simon Blackburn, Times Higher Education
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"This is a very useful resource for those who want to know the current thinking of feminist philosophers on major topics in philosophy in general and in feminist philosophy. It consists of a collection of articles, all of uniformly high caliber, each of which functions as an up-to-date literature review of a topic... The authors' openness to the roots of their discipline and their knowledge of the ways that women have expanded that discipline make this book an excellent guide to contemporary feminism...Highly Recommended." CHOICE
?Linda Alcoff and Eva Feder Kittay have been there from the beginning of feminist philosophy in the 1970s! Their judicious organization of ideas in the field will be of great use to both novices and established scholars.? Iris Marion Young, University of Chicago
?This is a terrific volume; inclusive, balanced, yet with a point of view ? or, fittingly, with multiple points of view. Accessibly written by leading scholars, these articles contain something for everyone.? Alison M. Jaggar, University of Colorado at Boulder
"The 15 essays in this admirably professional collection cover much territory ... I commend this collection as philosophically sophisticated and a useful resource." Simon Blackburn, Cambridge University
Notes on Contributors.
Introduction: Linda Martin Alcoff (Syracuse University) and Eva Feder Kittay (Stony Brook University).
Part I: Women and the Philosophical Canon:.
1. Justifying the Inclusion of Women in Our Histories of Philosophy: The Case of Marie de Gournay: Eileen O?Neill (University of Massachusetts at Amherst).
2. Feminism and the History of Philosophy: Robin May Schott (Danish University of Education).
3. Pragmatism: Shannon Sullivan (Pennsylvania State University).
Part II: Ethical Inquiries:.
4. Ethics and Feminism: Marilyn Friedman (Washington University in St Louis) and Angela Bolte (University of Nevada-Reno).
5. Moral Psychology: Margaret Urban Walker (Arizona State University).
6. Feminist Bioethics: Where We?ve Been, Where We?re Going: Hilde Lindemann (Michigan State University).
7. Feminism and Disability: Anita Silvers (San Francisco State University).
Part III: Political Perspectives:.
8. Feminist Political Philosophy: Nancy Hirschmann (University of Pennsylvania).
9. Postcolonial Feminisms: Genealogies and Recent Directions: Ofelia Schutte (University of South Florida in Tampa).
10. Lesbian Philosophy: Cheshire Calhoun (Colby College).
11. Can Third Wave Feminism Be Inclusive? Intersectionality, Its Problems and New Directions: Naomi Zack (University of Oregon).
Part IV: Knowing and Representing:.
12. Feminist Epistemologies and Women?s Lives: Lorraine Code (York University in Toronto).
13. Feminist Epistemology and Philosophy of Science: Elizabeth Potter (Mills College).
14. Feminism and Aesthetics: Peg Brand (Indiana University in Bloomington).
15. Feminism and Poststructuralism: A Deleuzian Approach: Tamsin Lorraine (Swarthmore College).
Author Index.
Subject Index
Series: Blackwell Philosophy Guides
Audience: Professional
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Number Of Pages: 308
Published: 10th November 2006
Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Country of Publication: GB
Dimensions (cm): 24.77 x 17.15 x 1.91
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A new bill introduced on Tuesday would give about 400,000 undocumented immigrants the same unemployment benefits and other government services as citizens.
The bill, called Assembly Bill 35 (AB 35), would give benefits to undocumented immigrants who came to the United States as youths and have lead generally productive lives. This group is also part of President Obama's Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. AB 35 would give them the right to a California state ID card, unemployment benefits, and state administered medical services.
Roger Hernandez, who was named chairman of the Assembly Labor and Employment Committee, proposed AB 35 according to the Sacramento Bee. He said in a written statement, "California embodies the greatest diversity in the world. We recognize we will need the collective skills and talents of these young immigrants to aid our state in reaching our true potential." He added, "I am ready to carry my part in making sure their integration into our workforce, economy, and society becomes a reality."
The proposed AB 35 follows the passing of a similar bill this year. Governor Jerry Brown signed legislation, effective on January 1, that allows participants in the federal program to obtain California driver's licenses. California is the first state to issue driver's licenses to participants in the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. According to the Huffington Post, Brown has been praised for valuing "public safety over policy" by signing the bill.
AB 35 has been met with mixed reactions. Some favor the bill as a progressive step to integrating immigrants into society. Others argue against the bill, saying the expenses will inflict and cite California's growing debt.
The proposed AB 35 could have a big impact on undocumented immigrants, including Irish immigrants who have left Ireland during the current economic downturn. If passed, the bill would make the U.S. a more desirable place for Irish immigrants over Canada, which has become a popular destination.


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Watch Out, SEC. The Mountain West is Breathing Down Your Neck.Posted by rtmsf on December 11th, 2008
You may recall last week that we looked at how the power conferences (ACC, Big 10, Big 12, Big East, Pac-10, SEC) were doing halfway through the non-conference schedule this year. We generally concluded that the ACC and Big East are currently at the top of the heap, and the SEC in particular should be booted out of the group.
But what about the mid-majors? As important as the non-conference slate is for the BCS schools in terms of seeding and whether five or six teams are invited to the Big Dance, it's even more important to the mid-majors who are fighting for simply a second or third bid and assuredly will see their conference RPIs drop once conference season begins. So today we take a look at evaluating the mid-majors' performance thus far, keeping in mind the dual criteria for success that we established last week – considerable success against your peers and domination of your subordinates. We'll add a third criterion for these mid-majors, which is a reasonable showing against your superiors (the power conference schools) as well. So let's take a look at the W/L numbers thus far (through 12.11.08):
It seems clear to us right off the bat that the Mountain West (ranked #7 by both Sagarin and Pomeroy) has the best overall profile thus far. While it has struggled with its BCS record (.214), its measure in that category is only significantly worse than two conferences – the A10 (.355) and the WCC (.411) – in that regard. But the MWC has absolutely dominated its peer conferences (.704) and its underlings (.900) as if it were a power onference-lite (watch yourselves, SEC). It's overall non-conference record is also outstanding for a mid-major, at 49-22 (.690), bettering its peers by a considerable margin (#2 – Missouri Valley – .583).
For the next best mid-major conference, we're split between the Missouri Valley, Atlantic 10 and Conference USA. The A10 has a solid 11-20 (.355) record against the big boys, whereas the MVC (.176) and CUSA (.263) do not, but the MVC has performed significantly better against its peers (.583 vs. .357/.500, respectively). All three conferences have pretty well owned their subordinates this year. So how to distinguish the three? Let's go with the top-heavy theory. According to Sagarin, the A10 has six teams in the top 100, the MVC has five, and CUSA has four. Good enough for us.
There's a pretty clear delineation between these top four mid-majors and the others – WCC, Horizon, MAC, WAC, Colonial, but we're not going to try to distinguish from among this group because it's largely too close to call based on the above data. As it currently stands, it will be a struggle for any of these five conferences to put a second team into the NCAA Tournament this year (St. Mary's needs to keep that in mind). Nevertheless, we do want to point out a few interesting observations that we had along the way.
- The MAC is 0-16 against power conference schools. You're not going to be a mid-major very long playing like that. The Colonial is barely any better.
- The WCC is a respectable 7-10 against the power conferences, but lays an egg against the low-majors (9-12). We have to believe this shows just how top-heavy this conference is (w/ Gonzaga and St. Mary's).
- The Horizon needs to play more games against D1 opponents – we can't believe they've only played 12 games against the low majors (6-6).
We'll check back in on this when we get to the end of the non-conference schedule, because at that point with few exceptions, conference positions are relatively static.


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Indulge in these delicious, lower-fat treats this season
En español | Nearly every afternoon I enjoy a little something sweet, but I'm pretty picky about my indulgence. If it's too lean or healthy, I'm not interested. If it's too decadent, I feel guilty. My perfect sweet falls somewhere in between the two.
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Doughnuts have always been one of my guilty pleasures, but we all know that a wad of dough in a deep fryer absorbs oil like a sponge in a bucket of water. The good news is that you can actually bake doughnuts. You cook them in a mini-muffin pan, or if you want the cute doughnut shape, you can buy a special (inexpensive) pan.
The recipe for Baked Apple-Cider Doughnuts makes only a dozen mini-doughnuts, but unless you're serving a large group, you don't want a lot. They're best eaten fresh, when they're still warm. You make the doughnut batter using the classic quick bread method: Mix a few wet ingredients, mix a few dry ingredients, then mix the two together. Since the doughnuts are small, they bake quickly. As they emerge from the oven, brush them with a little butter — only one tablespoon for all 12 — and then dredge them in cinnamon sugar. These two steps make them feel indulgent without adding lots of calories.
Unlike doughnuts, which have a short shelf life, Chocolate Wafers last at least a month in a sealed tin. They're lovely just plain, but for a teatime treat I frequently spread them with nut butters, chocolate-hazelnut spread, jams or marmalade. The dough is simple, but note that I replace butter (animal fat) with the more nutrient-dense antioxidant coconut oil.
Since my older daughter, Maggy, is doing her best to eat a vegan diet and pumpkin bread is one of her favorite fall treats, she and I worked together to develop a loaf that contains no dairy or eggs. Once again, coconut is the hero in this recipe, with coconut milk replacing the eggs and coconut oil standing in for traditional butter. Both of us are amazed at its flavor and texture.
My younger daughter, Sharon, described these sweet snacks well: "They're healthy enough so that you don't feel guilty for eating one … but not so healthy that you have to force yourself to eat one!" All three of these baked goodies are scrumptious, satisfying and not too dangerous for your diet. What more can you ask of a treat?
Baked Apple-Cider Doughnuts
Makes 1 dozen mini-doughnuts
- 1 cup cake flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon each: salt and baking soda
- 6 tablespoons apple butter
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
Adjust oven rack to lower-middle position and heat oven to 375 degrees. Whisk flour, baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, salt and baking soda together in a medium bowl. Whisk apple butter, brown sugar and oil to combine. Whisk apple mixture into flour mixture to form a smooth batter. Spoon batter into doughnut pan (or in the cups of a mini-muffin tin). Bake until doughnuts are firm to the touch, about 10 minutes. Turn doughnuts onto a wire rack.
Mix sugar with remaining 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Working one at a time when they're cool enough to handle, lightly brush doughnuts with butter and dredge in cinnamon sugar. Serve.
Chocolate Wafers
Makes about 4 dozen 2-inch cookies
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup coconut oil
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
Whisk flour and cocoa together in a medium bowl. Whisk egg, vanilla and salt together in a small bowl. Cream coconut oil and sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer at medium speed until light and fluffy. Add egg mixture; continue beating until well incorporated. Add flour mixture; beat over low speed to form a dark, smooth dough. Divide dough in half and wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate until firm, at least 30 minutes. (Can be refrigerated up to two days or double wrapped and frozen for one month.)
Heat oven to 350 degrees. Working one disc at a time, roll dough on a lightly floured work surface to a scant 1/4th-inch thick, sprinkling surface with flour as needed to keep dough from sticking. Using a 2-inch cookie cutter, cut dough into desired shape. Place dough shapes 1/2-inch apart on a Silpat- or parchment-lined cookie sheet.
Bake until golden brown, about 10 minutes. Use a thin-bladed spatula to immediately transfer cookies to a cooling rack. Cool to room temperature. Repeat rolling, cutting and baking remaining dough, rolling scraps to create as many cookies as possible. Can be stored in an airtight container up to 3 weeks or frozen for several months.
Oatmeal Pumpkin Bread
Makes 2 large loaves
White whole-wheat flour looks and tastes almost like white flour but offers the health benefits of whole wheat. If you can't find it, substitute an equal amount of all-purpose flour.
- 3-1/2 cups white whole-wheat flour
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon each: baking soda, salt and ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 can (13.5 ounces) regular coconut milk
- 1 can (15 ounces) pure pumpkin
- 3/4 cup coconut oil, melted
- 2 cups brown sugar
Grease two 9x5-inch loaf pans. Adjust over rack to lower-middle position and heat oven to 350 degrees. Mix flour, oats, baking powder, ginger, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and cloves in a large bowl. Meanwhile, whisk coconut milk, pure pumpkin, coconut oil and brown sugar in a medium bowl. Beat wet ingredients into dry ingredients until smooth; divide evenly between prepared pans. Bake until golden brown and a cake taster comes out clean, about 45 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool for a few minutes. Run a knife around the pan to loosen the bread and then turn onto a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and serve. (Loaves can be wrapped and refrigerated for several days or frozen for a couple of months.)
AARP food expert Pam Anderson is a best-selling cookbook author and blogger at threemanycooks.com.
Originally published Oct. 8, 2013
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Munters WIN Associate Award for IceDry solution which prevents frost and ice in cold storage facilities thus reduces accidents.
The Food Storage and Distribution Federation (FSDF) announced new annual awards which recognise excellence in health and safety. The judges looked for an innovative approach, good prospects for wider application and cost-effective deployment prospects throughout the food storage and distribution industry at large.
The winner of the FSDF Associate Member category was collected by Christine Modla-Thomas, Global Marketing Director for Munters IceDry solution, an innovative frost prevention dehumidification system which removes airborne moisture, reduces ice build-up and fogging, and greatly reduces accidents in cold storage areas.
From the left: Gary Tilburn, Christine Modla-Thomas, Chris Sturman
"Our winners were very well deserved and have made a marked difference to health and safety within the industry at large. The judges commented that their submissions were very detailed and well presented, providing our annual awards with a fantastic benchmark for the future"
The awards were presented by Richard Dawson of Citation Professional Services, sponsors of the Health & Safety Awards at the FSDF Annual Lunch which was held at Birmingham City Council House and featured BBC Breakfast's main business correspondent Steph McGovern as guest speaker.
Mark Bristow, quality director of Martin Brower for its 'Think Safety – Work Safely' initiative, Maurice Young Best Individual Contribution to Health and Safety Award for driving the FSDF's health and safety programme forward, Gary Tilburn FSDF President and Director of Reed Boardall ( IceDry user), Steph McGovern the main business presenter for BBC breakfast news, Chris Sturman FSDF Chairman and Christine Modla-Thomas Munters Global Marketing Director for Munters
This award once again proves that IceDry is successfully used around the world and continues to achieve high accolades within the cold storage industry. Munters are ecstatic that this application is helping with Health & Safety within the work place.
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Munters IceDry System® alleviates ice, frost and fog build up by dehumidifying the incoming air and removing high moisture levels.
As 95% of the moist air infiltrates through truck doors, the solution is to capture the moist air, dehumidify it, and supply dry, low dew point air at the entry doors. This dry air is drawn into the cold store when the doors open and circulates freely across the floor to keep it dry.
The IceDry desiccant dehumidifier helps with:
- health & safety as no slips or falls due to ice buildup
- easily read product bar codes
- reduce fog
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- protect products
- prevention of ice build up on evaporator coils
- reduce maintenance costs
At the heart of the Munters IceDry® solution is our state of the art Desiccant Rotor Technology which has the ability to absorb moisture from the air irrespective of the temperature, so it works equally well even at sub zero temperatures.


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It's remarkable to think that with the incredible industrialization and habitation of the US, that's it's still possible to cross coast-to-coast without using paved roads.
That was the mission of the Land Rover Expedition America team that reached the Pacific Ocean at Port Orford in Oregon on Wednesday August 21, 2013 after traveling more than 4300 miles in an epic 27 day journey.
The expedition used two Land Rover LR4 and the route followed the Trans-America Trail. It was the brainchild of Mississippi adventure motorcyclist Sam Correro, who accompanied the team part of the way.
The route followed the unpaved trails, forest trails, logging roads and existing passes that make up the Trans-America Trail. It was navigated by expedition leader Tom "TC" Collins, who used official Trans-America Trail maps and GPS navigation.
Upon arrivial at the Pacific Coast, Collins phoned Correro to announce the completion. "Sam Correro's 30 years of research and exploration allowed us to complete this journey," said Collins. "I hope our journey highlights what an amazing job he's done and brings the Trans-America Trail to prominence."
During the month-long the trip, the cars narrowly escaped flash floods in both New Mexico and Utah. In Oregon, the greatest challenge was in the last 48 hours when forest fires forced the closure of many trails.
"We thank the firefighters in Oregon who provided us with detailed advice on how to safely navigate around the fire zones. Without their assistance we would have not been able to reach our goal," said Collins.
This was the first documented crossing of the Trans-America Trail in a production SUV. The LR4s used were showroom stock, on factory all- season tires. The only additional equipment were dealer accessory winches and roof racks.
The vehicles performed experienced no mechanical issues, and the only repairs during the 27 days were several punctures on jagged rocks. Land Rover launched the expedition to highlight the adventures possible within the United States, and the ability of the Land Rover LR4.
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Ask Trip Coach: Cooking Schools
Boiling, baking, frying, and making that perfect French soufflé—it may sound like a lot of work. Actually, it's the perfect excuse for a vacation.
How do I find a reputable school?
Well, it turns out that it's not as straightforward as you'd think. Unlike hotels or even voluntourism organizations, the best of which are vetted by respected agencies, cooking courses are often one-offs, run by people you've never heard of. There's no global clearinghouse or accrediting agency, and as a result, basic Web searches can be more confusing than productive.
The best place to start is the official website of the country or region you're interested in visiting. Tourism bureaus often evaluate and approve culinary courses along with other travel resources. Visitbelgium.com, for example, devotes a page to 12 top schools around the country, including one in Brussels with a weekly class taught in English and a name that says it all: Mmmmh! British Columbia's website, hellobc.com, lists 10 well-established cooking schools, searchable by region. (Interested in harvesting local greens on Vancouver Island or grilling lamb in the Okanagan Valley wine country?)
For now, the closest thing to a clearinghouse is cookingschools.com, which is owned by the job-hunting specialist Monster. It caters to food-service professionals seeking serious semester-long programs, but some of the listed schools offer weekend or one-day classes appropriate for travelers.
This is also a good time to tap into social networks for more under-the-radar listings. Foodie forums on chowhound.com and epicurious.com are good places to seek recommendations. Similarly, tripadvisor.com has a surprising number of cooking school threads (last count: 1,260). Finally, keep an eye out for foodtrekker.com from the International Culinary Tourism Association. The site will launch later this summer and is slated to include a global guide to cooking courses, culinary tours, and farm-to-table dinners.
How will I know if a school fits my needs?
You just have to ask the right questions: (1) Is the class in English? Sounds obvious, but if you find yourself trying to flambé, dictionary in hand, more than your dessert will go up in flames. (2) Is this course for beginners? You don't want to be bored or, perhaps worse, in over your head with a cleaver. (3) What's the ratio of students to instructors? If it's higher than 6:1, you might not have much of an opportunity to get your questions answered. (4) How long will we actually be in the kitchen? At some schools, you can spend half your time in a tour bus or socializing over cocktails. (5) Will we cook dishes I can prepare at home? If all the recipes rely on an obscure Laotian root or some über-expensive industrial appliance, you might be better off watching the Food Network.
What's a good price for a class?
There's no easy answer to this one. Prices are determined by the desirability of the location, the level of individual attention, and the celebrity status of the instructor. In other words, they're all over the place. That said, there are general rules of thumb. In Europe, it's rare to find a full-day program for less than $200, and that price can soar in locations like Provence or Tuscany, where a five-hour, five-course meal instructional often tops $350. In the U.S., a short group class (two hours or so, with 12 or more students) costs around $50. At the other end of the spectrum, one-on-one tutorials can climb to $600 a day. In Asia, travelers will find an equally large disparity. An introductory cooking class at the Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi in Chiang Mai is $154 a day, but a similar lesson covering the same curriculum at the Thai Cookery School, 10 minutes away, runs only $31 (thaicookeryschool.com).
Are there ever any deals?
The short answer is no. Unlike flights or hotels, prices at cooking schools remain pretty constant. That said, one piece of advice still applies for bargain hunters: Buy in bulk. Chef and author Samira Hradsky, who teaches out of her Paris apartment, lowers the price from $250 to $200 a day if you sign up for more than one course (foodunitestheworld.com).
Is there anything I should do before showing up?
Sure. Consider it your prep work: Read about dishes and ingredients you're likely to encounter, and try out a recipe or two at home. Whether it turns out delicious or dreadful, you'll almost certainly arrive in class primed with questions. When you're there, remember to take notes (it's not the same as reading handouts later). And bring a digital camera too; the visuals will be helpful when you try to re-create the recipe on your own. Finally, consider booking a room with a kitchenette so you can practice what you learn while the lessons are still fresh—and while you have access to all those fantastic local ingredients.
Key phrases to sweet-talk your instructor.
"La ricetta è della sua nonna?"
Is this your grandmother's recipe?
"Sai prik ig noy, dii mai?"
Perhaps a few more chiles?
"Pourriez-vous me conseiller un bon vin?"
Can you recommend a good wine?
"You should be on Top Chef."
Four items not to wear on your first day at school.
Dangling jewelry: Cuisinarts can be cruel.
A sweater: Wouldn't you rather bake the ingredients?
Flip-flops: One dropped rolling pin...
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For the lastest news and updates , check out my Robocars Blog.
People have dreamed of cars that drive themselves for decades. Now, thanks to a contest sponsored by the U.S. military and further work by companies like Google, Volkwagon and Volvo, they are much closer to becoming reality than many people realize. It now feels possible to make the bold prediction that if we, as a society truly will it, we can make them popular by around 2020. More and more people are ready to declare that -- technology-wise -- it's a question of when, not if.
The technology behind this is fascinating, but even more interesting are other questions that surround the robot car future. Those issues include:
I'll tell you why and how robocars can deal with much of this, and paint you a "roadmap" to this future. I'll reveal why a number of the most interesting robocar boons come from things they can do when there's nobody inside.
But I want to start you with some amazingly huge numbers, so large they seem almost absurd. Nonetheless, I believe that robocars could, in the USA alone, per year, enable savings like these:
Now multiply that by 5 to get figures for the whole planet. If that's not enough to get you going, I am not sure what is.
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It only took these guys a year to finally post something, anything relating to the Q50. I was thinking that they'd just never get around to it.
For those who don't follow these guys, they always do this type of incongruous mash-up. Probably just to piss you off. Obviously, a logical one would be the SS versus the Q70 5.6.
Wait, why is the Q50 faster in half the trials this video? I give up on life.
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I think their full review should be coming next week. But they did do a non-video review here:
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Wow this is far from the only review I've seen in which they rave about the sportiness of the Q50. There really is a duality of Infiniti reviews in the automotive press, the objective ones embracing the car as an aggressive yet comfortable sedan and the detractors nitpicking the car to death. I increasingly take criticisms of the steering with a *huge* grain of salt. As if any premium sedan has great steering feedback anymore. Nowadays it's all about quick ratios with accuracy and electronic assist increasing efficiency at the expense of feel.
Also, on this same TFL test track:
BMW 435i convertible: 1:13.38
Infiniti Q50S 3.7: 1:12.32
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I wouldn't put too much weight on the lap times... neither one of the guys on TFLC are pro drivers.
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They're not but I don't think the editors of the boyracer mags are either.
That Car and Driver puts the last-gen Accord and current F30 BMW 3-series on its 10 best lists speaks volumes. The badge does the driving, not any real professional driver.