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Riding on the sidewalk is often falsely assumed to be a safer and more ideal place for bikes. The truth is that most cycling injuries occur to those who ride on the sidewalk. This happens for a couple of reasons. For one thing, sidewalks are in no way designed for higher speed traffic, especially in Los Angeles where sidewalks tend to be narrow and full of parking meter poles. There are of course the often unpredictable pedestrian traffic that actually belongs on the sidewalk, and is generally displeased to have bikes whizzing past them. I regularly travel at speeds in the range of 17-25 mph on the road, but I would never be able to travel that fast on the sidewalk for fear of slamming into someone or clipping any number of objects that litter the sidewalk.
Although riding on the sidewalk removes the cyclist from sharing the road with cars, bikes and cars still interact. Sidewalks are frequently broken by low visibility drive way entrances and exits for cars, suddenly subjecting a cyclist to sharing space with a car. This is an important safety concern. Motorists typically move their vehicle across the sidewalk and a few feet into the road because that is the only way they can see oncoming traffic, especially when adjacent parallel parking further obscures the view. This is basically like a brick wall that suddenly appears in a cyclist's path.
Sidewalk riding creates the common scenario where a bike does not have time to react and slams into the side of a car and rolls over the hood. Even worse is being impacted from the side, head-on by the car. That can result in being knocked into the roadway, which can result in further injury from oncoming traffic. If a cyclist travels at speeds comparable to a pedestrian, there is less risk of this happening. However, most bike commuters are on a bike precisely because it can travel much faster then walking. Riding a bike on the sidewalk is like being on an obstacle course with moving targets, and is not safe for any parties involved. Almost any experienced bike commuter will be riding in the street, and never touch the sidewalk until reaching their destination.
All this safety explanation aside, it's also against the law in some cities to ride on the sidewalk, though in most cities that law is seldom enforced. Los Angeles is actually one of the few major metropolitan cities that allows bikes on the sidewalk (except where expressly forbidden, and some local L.A. cities have stricter sidewalk riding rules). It's allowed not for the benefit of cyclists. It's allowed so traffic engineers can get away with poor accommodation for bikes as real traffic. Bikes are treated as vehicles by the law, and the sidewalk is typically for exclusive pedestrian use. I've heard stories of cyclists shouted at by less considerate motorists to get on the sidewalk, only to be told by law enforcement after doing so to get off the sidewalk. Bikes are vehicles, and the more cyclists take to the streets and assert their right to do so, the more we will be respected on the road by motorists.
Although it is my opinion that a bike's place is on the road, I acknowledge that some will always choose the sidewalk so long as they are allowed to do so. If you are a cyclist who will not roll on the streets, I suggest you read this article on safe and courteous use of a sidewalk for cycling. The author, like many experienced cyclists does not actually support doing so, but provides the article so those who do can do it safely and with minimal conflict with pedestrian traffic or law enforcement.
The laws about cycling on the sidewalk vary, so check your local ordinances. A good point I had not even considered until reading Dave's post on the topic, is that since cycling on the sidewalk is illegal in many places, or regulated to certain circumstances, you can potentially give up the ability to collect damages if a car hits you. Since if the law states bicycles do not belong on the sidewalk you will be found at fault in an accident. So not only is it more dangerous and likely to result in accidents, but you will have less legal protection should an accident occur. Dave had tried to warn his friend that riding on the sidewalk was a bad idea. He didn't listen, and sure enough he got injured going over his bars braking to avoid a car pulling out. Since he wasn't supposed to be on the sidewalk in the first place, there wasn't anything he could do about it legally and had to pay for his own damages.
If you are on the sidewalk, remember that pedestrians always have the right of way. If you need to pass, do so politely, you are treading on their territory. Just as motorists and cyclists must respect one another and coexist on the road, the same respect should be given pedestrians when riding on the sidewalk or approaching cross walks. Sometimes when approaching my destination I roll onto the sidewalk to find somewhere to lock up, but if I encounter pedestrian traffic, I get off and walk rather than trying to rudely cut and weave through groups of people.
One exception to riding in the street is children. Young children are often not aware, skilled and mature enough to handle riding in real street traffic. The vehicle rights granted to cyclists are often different for kids on bikes. In California, the distinction between the two is made by a 20" wheel size or 14" frame size requirement. [C.V.C. 39000] This is an outdated and ambiguous way to judge who is fit to ride a bike in street, especially in light of adult folding and bmx style bicycles which have small wheels and frames. There are also kids bikes with frame geometry that allows for larger wheels.
However sidewalk riding dangers still exist for children, and due to their small size, they are even less visible then adult cyclists to motorists pulling out of driveways. Kids are often riding in residential areas where drivers often pull out of driveways in reverse, which significally impairs visbility. For these reasons it is advised to supervise young cyclists at all times until they are both skilled and mature enough to handle riding in the street on their own. This is a judgment call for the parent to make, and obviously one that should not be taken lightly. Different kids mature at different times, or have different ability levels, and different cities have safer streets than others.
In the words of L.A. cycling activist Stephen Box, "See you on the streets!"
- Risks of Sidewalk Versus Road Bicycling [Credit to finding research goes to this post by One Less Car]
- A good reason not to ride on the sidewalk [Dave Moulton's Bike Blog]
- Top 5 Rules for Riding on the Sidewalk [Tim Grahl of Commute by Bike]
- In defence of sidewalk cycling [A reasonable alternative point of view from WashCycle that still acknowledges the dangers of sidewalk riding, while providing context for some specific situations where it can be a safer tool to use as a cyclist then the road.]
- Aultman-Hall, L. and F. L. Hall (1998, January). Ottawa-carleton commuter cyclist on- and off-road incident rates. Accident analysis and prevention 30 (1), 29-43.
- Aultman-Hall, L. and G. M. Kaltenecker (1999, November). Toronto bicycle commuter safety rates. Accident Analysis & Prevention 31 (6), 675-686.
- Wachtel, A. & Lewiston, D. Risk factors for bicycle-motor vehicle collisions at intersections. Journal of Safety Research 195.


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The first thing I have to do is create a plan for the table.
- Am I going to have entries only for the 1850 census or am I doing other census years?
If only 1850, you can be more artistic and place the title in the table.
If more, you will likely want to have a title that can be picked up in a Table of Contents (TOC).
- Do I want the table title to appear in a TOC?
If yes, place the title of the table above the table and apply a Heading Style (probably a Heading 3).
If no, you can be more artistic and place the title in the table.
- Do I want to include every column that appears in the census?
If yes, change the page orientation to landscape (wider than tall).
If no, you might be able to fit the table on a portrait page.
In addition, you can treat the table as a graphic and turn it so that it fits sides ways on a portrait page. We'll talk about this process in a later post.
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Exciting news! An update to the BlackBerry® Tablet OS is coming to the BlackBerry® PlayBook™ tablet this week. BlackBerry Tablet OS v1.0.3 brings a bunch of new features to the BlackBerry PlayBook tablet, including a Video Chat application and BBM™ support via BlackBerry® Bridge™, so we've compiled a list of important need-to-know facts and tips so you can take advantage of these features right after you install the update. Let's get started!
BlackBerry PlayBook Video Chat
The Video Chat application enables video and voice over Wi-Fi calling between BlackBerry PlayBook tablets in peer-to-peer or enterprise environments using your BlackBerry® ID profile. Here are some of the features I'm really excited about:
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- – By using the picture-in-picture function you can easily preview what your camera is seeing prior to placing the call to see the video feed you will be sending. You can also easily switch cameras from front to rear so your friends can see what you see, and for private moments you can mute/unmute audio or make or take calls using voice only.
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Friends List
- – BlackBerry PlayBook Video Chat comes complete with a Friends List for maintaining your contacts. A friendly name and a picture can easily be added to a contact to personalize the entry and a Call Log makes it simple to keep track of who called, as well as when and what calls were missed. Friends are added using their BlackBerry ID profile.
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HDMI Video Chat
- – In addition to chatting using the BlackBerry PlayBook tablet's high-resolution screen, Video Chat supports HDMI output when in 'Mirror Mode', allowing you to output what is on your BlackBerry PlayBook tablet's screen to a larger HD television or monitor.
BlackBerry® Messenger (BBM™) Support via BlackBerry Bridge
BlackBerry Tablet OS v1.0.3 expands the BlackBerry Bridge experience to include BBM (woot! Ed.). BlackBerry smartphone users with BlackBerry Bridge enabled can now mirror their smartphone BBM on the BlackBerry PlayBook tablet's large high-resolution display over a secure Bluetooth® connection. BBM via BlackBerry Bridge features:
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BBM Status Updates
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Photo Sharing
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BBM Alerts
- – New BlackBerry Messenger alerts will appear on the BlackBerry PlayBook notification ribbon.
Document Editing via BlackBerry Bridge
In addition to BBM, BlackBerry Tablet OS v1.0.3 now adds document-editing support via BlackBerry Bridge to the BlackBerry PlayBook tablet. This means that documents sitting on your BlackBerry smartphone can now be accessed via secure Bluetooth connection, edited on the BlackBerry PlayBook tablet's large high-resolution display and then saved back to your BlackBerry smartphone. Here are some important aspects of document editing via BlackBerry Bridge to note:
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File Access
- – Access to your pictures, documents, spreadsheets and slideshows via either email over BlackBerry Bridge or the BlackBerry Bridge files application. With BlackBerry Bridge, you can view photos and office documents and edit spreadsheets and text-based documents.
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BlackBerry® Internet Service Support
- – When bridged to a BlackBerry smartphone with a BIS service plan, users can select to either save their document locally on the BlackBerry PlayBook tablet or back onto their BlackBerry smartphone SD card.
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BlackBerry® Enterprise Server Support
- – When bridged to a BlackBerry smartphone operating on a BlackBerry Enterprise Server, documents automatically get saved back to the BlackBerry smartphone SD card to help ensure corporate data is kept secure.
Home Screen Browser Bookmarks
Users can now quickly save a BlackBerry PlayBook Browser bookmark to the PlayBook tablet home screen for easy access. Select the browser bookmark from the home screen, and the BlackBerry PlayBook browser will automatically launch the webpage you want to see!
How to upgrade to BlackBerry Tablet OS v1.0.3
Users who purchase and activate a BlackBerry PlayBook tablet on or after Tuesday, May 3rd will automatically upgrade to v1.0.3 as part of the BlackBerry PlayBook setup process. Existing BlackBerry PlayBook users will be presented with a software update notification on the BlackBerry PlayBook status ribbon, or they can go check for the software update at any time in the settings menu under Software Updates. The BlackBerry Tablet OS update must be performed over a Wi-Fi® connection and will take approximately 15 minutes to complete.
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Computer Web necesitaba un nuevo diseño de logotipo y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 146 diseños de 46 diseñadores freelance.
Computer Web Ltd.
It is all about running an online store where to sell computers/laptops and all computer accessories, further the online store will have a physical store associated to it. Besids the online store and the physical store the company will have an office from which IT soultions/services will be offered.
Consumer market, Small and Medium companies as well as Enterprises.
The company name is "Computer Web"
I would like to have a nice logo with the following options so that I can choose from:
1- 3D ball and on the right side of the bal the word "web", also in the ball just put the letter "C" so that the whole logo is C Web, at the same time the ball with the C can be used later without the word 'web" to give the identity of the company. Also the ball should be 3D as a real ball and the C on/in it should be 3D
Important is to choose the following colors:
a) blue and grey with some samples changing the colors between blue and grey
b) red, black and white
2- Any other ideas are welcome
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I have two young Cavalier King Charles Spaniel's - I purchased each from different registered breeders. The first time around we did our best to do some research and choose a reputable breeder as far as health testing.
The first breeder we used ............................. in Guelph, Ontario is one that I would HIGHLY recommend purchasers STAY AWAY FROM as we have run into problems. We have a beautiful happy and so far healthy puppy (now dog) from them - however the breeder has no integrity and has lied to us and others... as well as broken the contract both she and I signed. In short, we paid quite a bit for him and he was supposed to be registed and come with papers, she has not registered him, we have not received any papers and she refuses to give us any of our money back.
I would suggest really trying to get reviews and check references before going choosing a breeder - as I have learned first hand that even with a signed contract and documentation - you can still get scammed.
Our second puppy was purchased at a breeder called ................................in St. Mary's, Ontario - she is healthy and that breeder followed through with everything she was supposed to. I would recommend this breeder.
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Friar Tuck: A Jovial Friar and One of Robin's Merry Men
Most people are familiar with Friar Tuck as one of Robin Hood's band of Merry Men. Our dear Friar is often described as a fat, jovial monk with a classic tonsure haircut. In fact, references to Friar Tuck in medieval lore predate Robin Hood - so Friar Tuck has been around a long time. One of the first mentions of Tuck in Robin Hood stories is how the pair met, as adversaries. They fought near a river and Friar Tuck lost the battle of wits that ended with his carrying Robin across the river ... and dumping Robin in. He is portrayed as having a bit of a temper!
Besides being a "warrior monk," Tuck is known for his love of ale, and often is used in the Robin Hood stories as comic relief. The term today has come to mean "festive" and often implies the consumption of large quantities of ale and spirits -- and possibly a bit of medieval style food, since our friar enjoys indulging in both. It's rare to see a monk in the 21st century, except as a popular Halloween costume, often called Friar Tuck - and you can be sure that person will have some ale just to make the costume authentic!


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In old Tibetan language Shambhala means place of peace, tranquility and happiness. The paradise so many people have been searching for througout the ages.
Welcome to Shambhala!
Shambhala Bungalow Village is located on a beautiful beach on Koh Phanghan in the Southern Golf of Thailand. It's not one of these perfect high class resorts but a Thai-Swiss style family run place. Twelve old style and yet comfortable bungalows surrounded by lush tropical gardens with lots of flowers and trees. And an open Restaurant right on the Beach.
No matter in which bungalow you stay, from all of them you can overlook the beautiful bay of Nai Wok (Ao Plaaylem) with the two islands Koh Tae Nok and Koh Tae Noi and even as far as Ang Thong Marine National Park when the air is clear.
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- 1 Fedora Weekly News Issue 156
- 1.1 Announcements
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Fedora Weekly News Issue 156
Welcome to Fedora Weekly News Issue 156 for the week ending December 14th, 2008.
If you are interested in contributing to Fedora Weekly News, please see our 'join' page[1].
FWN Editorial Team: Pascal Calarco, Oisin Feeley, Huzaifa Sidhpurwala
[0] http://fedoraproject.org/en/get-fedora
[1] http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/NewsProject/Join
In this section, we cover announcements from the Fedora Project.
Contributing Writer: Max Spevack
Paul Frields worte[1] about the update problem affecting D-Bus. "Recently, an update of D-Bus software package in Fedora 10 caused the substantial breakage of some applications, including PackageKit."
The announcement includes instructions that explain how a user can update the system manually using yum on the command-line, and return to business-as-usual.
If you are unable to perform a normal system update using PackageKit and need help, please read the full announcement.
[1] http://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-announce-list/2008-December/msg00012.html
Planet Fedora
In this section, we cover the highlights of Planet Fedora - an aggregation of blogs from Fedora contributors worldwide.
Contributing Writer: Adam Batkin
Dave Jones answers[1] some frequently asked questions and common misconceptions regarding Virtual Memory in Linux
[1] http://kernelslacker.livejournal.com/132396.html
Tom Tromey concluded[2,3,4] his excellent series on scripting and extending GDB with Python, including some PyGTK widgetry inside GDB
[2] http://tromey.com/blog/?p=548
[3] http://tromey.com/blog/?p=550
[4] http://tromey.com/blog/?p=552
Michael DeHaan contemplates the complexity of software projects and how to encourage new people to get involved and contribute. "Projects that have a lot of complex interrelationships and need a lot of experience with the codebase (that is acquired over a long period of time) are less apt to attract casual contributions"[5]
[5] http://www.michaeldehaan.net/?p=798
Jesse Keating announced[6] a new Fedora Hosted project, Offtrac: "Offtrac is my attempt at creating a python library for interacting with trac via xmlrpc." The project can already perform a number of tasks including querying, retrieving and creating tickets and milestones.
[6] http://jkeating.livejournal.com/66433.html
Kulbir Saini presented[7] some ideas for hacking a Linux install to make it boot faster
[7] http://fedora.co.in/content/how-boot-your-fedora-faster
Luis Villa offered[8] a followup regarding some comments that he had made criticizing OpenOffice.org's user interface and praising Office 2007
[8] http://tieguy.org/blog/2008/12/10/why-im-not-a-big-fan-of-ooo-part-53240/
Máirín Duffy put together[9] an impressive Lightscribe label template for Fedora
[9] http://mihmo.livejournal.com/65518.html
Greg DeKoenigsberg introduced[10] the XO Exchange Registry that "connects people who have XOs and don't need them with people who need XOs and don't have them."
[10] http://gregdek.livejournal.com/42524.html
Tom Callaway ranted[11] (don't worry, those are his own words) about FOSS licensing. He notes that there are no clear standards for what defines a "Free" distribution, as there are often cases where truly difficult questions arise, but adds "This is why for Fedora, the goal of being 100% Free isn't something that we're losing sleep over. Sure, we'd like to be 100% Free, and we're working towards that every day, but actually being 100% Free is HARD, especially if you want more than 700 MB of packages"
[11] http://spot.livejournal.com/303000.html
John Poelstra discussed[12] the "Benefits of Detailed Schedules" after last week's approval of the Fedora 11 schedule
[12] http://poelcat.wordpress.com/2008/12/12/benefits-of-detailed-schedules/
Till Maas announced[13] "some webpages that cache bugzilla queries of package review requests". So if anyone out there would like to jump in and help review some packages, please do so! (there were 719 packages in the NEW state when Till's post went up and already 725 by the time this sentence was written)
[13] http://blogs.23.nu/till/2008/12/cached-package-review-buglists/
Luke Macken decided to share[14] a small python program that determines "the amount of time Fedora updates spend in testing within bodhi". Click in to see the results
[14] http://lewk.org/blog/time-in-testing.html
Matthew Garrett apparently spent a bit of time traveling, and during that time analyzed[15] a number of showers, as a metaphor for UI design in software
[15] http://mjg59.livejournal.com/104279.html
Luke Macken committed a Python API for interacting with the Fedora Wiki and shows off[16] some of its statistical gathering abilities
[16] http://lewk.org/blog/wiki.html
Folks are still posting[17,18,19] photos and writeups of their experience at FOSS.IN. It really sounds like an amazing time was had by all.
[17] http://rishikeshsharma.blogspot.com/2008/12/manipur-fedora-10-release-party.html
[18] http://sayamindu.randomink.org/ramblings/2008/12/08/fossin-2008/
[19] http://kushaldas.in/2008/12/10/what-else-we-did-at-fossin/
Thomas Canniot wrote[20] about a successful Fedora Install Fest in Paris
[20] http://blog.mrtomlinux.org/index.php?post/Fedora-10-Install-Fest-Report
This section covers the news surrounding the Fedora Translation (L10n) Project.
Contributing Writer: Runa Bhattacharjee
Modules Updated in translate.fedoraproject.org
5 modules have been updated[1] in translate.fedoraproject.org due to a move in the backend repositories. These are system-config-(services|date|samba|users|nfs). NilsPhilippsen had earlier conveyed[2] the proposed shift. These modules can now be updated via translate.fedoraprojet.org. DiegoZacarao also adds[1] that the docs modules for these 5 modules would also be added soon for translation submission.
[1] https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-trans-list/2008-December/msg00062.html
[2] https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-trans-list/2008-November/msg00065.html
New languages for Fedora Websites
The Fedora website pages can now be seen in two more languages - Russian[3] and Bulgarian[4]. Additionally, RickyZhou also mentions[5][6] that the language code needs to be added to the LINGUAS file and a ticket with Fedora Infrastructure can be filed to ensure the translations included in Fedora websites.
[3] https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-trans-list/2008-December/msg00054.html
[4] https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-trans-list/2008-December/msg00057.html
[5] https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-trans-list/2008-December/msg00056.html
[6] https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-trans-list/2008-December/msg00059.html
Fedora 10- Release Notes Updation Process
Any changes to the Fedora 10 Release Notes are to be submitted via translate.fedoraproject.org into the "f1-" branch[7]. KarstenWade also mentions that an intimation to the fedora-docs mailing list would be helpful to ensure that the modifications are accounted for, for the next build.
[7] https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-trans-list/2008-December/msg00036.html
Suggestions for Fedora Translation Process Improvements
RobertScheck initiated a general discussion[8] about suggestions to various aspects of the Fedora process including translations. Thomas Spura suggested an an online translation tool[9] that would help more translators to participate in the translation process. Lauri Nurmi reiterates[10] the risks to quality of translations due to a splurge in the quantity of unmonitored translations.
[8] https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-trans-list/2008-December/msg00038.html
[9] https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-trans-list/2008-December/msg00041.html
[10] https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-trans-list/2008-December/msg00042.html
New Members in FLP
Christof Kälin[11], Mario Italo[12] and Liu Peng[13] joined the German, Brazilian Portugeuse and Simplified Chinese teams respectively.
[11] https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-trans-list/2008-December/msg00045.html
[12] https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-trans-list/2008-December/msg00063.html
[13] https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-trans-list/2008-December/msg00069.html
In this section, we cover the Fedora Artwork Project.
Contributing Writer: Nicu Buculei
Reimagining the Fedora Art Team
Following a talk on the chat channel, Máirín Duffy proposed[1] on @fedora-art a reimagining of the Art Team, as a better way to define the activities encompassed by its members "The Fedora Art Team's name and focus is more on artwork than UI design. Folks in Fedora who need help with UI design or potential contributors who want to help out with UI design might not necessarily link those kinds of tasks to an art team so they might be a bit lost. What if we renamed the art team to be the 'Fedora Design & Creative Team,' and the art team as it is now would be a subgroup of this new design team? Under a 'design' banner, it might be easier for developers seeking out UI design advice to know where to go, and for community UI designers to find a home / a place to get involved." The proposal was welcomed warmly, with only a minor technical concern[2] from Ian Weller "Only thing I'm worried about is renaming all the references to the Art team that we control, but, eh, whatever."
[1] https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-art-list/2008-December/msg00059.html
[2] https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-art-list/2008-December/msg00063.html
OLPC Branding
An earlier project of the Art Team, reported back at the time in Fedora Weekly News, to create a secondary mark for Fedora derivatives came to fruition: OLPC has started to use it for Sugar and Paul Frields asked[1] for a guidelines compliance check on @fedora-art and Máirín Duffy approved[2] it. This is the first known use of the secondary trademark.
[1] https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-art-list/2008-December/msg00070.html
[2] https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-art-list/2008-December/msg00072.html
A Fedora Promo Video (Beta)
María Leandro posted[1] on @fedora-art a video experiment she's working on "I'm working on some videos that can be used on events or some clips. This is the first beta (well... 2nd) and is an easy animation on blender with the 'infinite' and the 'four f's' messages. The idea came up because in LatinAmerica there's an event, FLISoL (installfest) and it was a good idea to have 'something' on the big screen when the Fedora-Team is giving some information, media and stickers" and followed quickly[2] with an improved version. WARNING: the video[3] is available in the "evil" Flash format.
[1] https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-art-list/2008-December/msg00074.html
[2] https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-art-list/2008-December/msg00082.html
[3] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ci2DhmjqWt0
Security Advisories
In this section, we cover Security Advisories from fedora-package-announce.
Contributing Writer: David Nalley
Fedora 10 Security Advisories
- dbus-1.2.6-1.fc10 - https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-December/msg00209.html
- squirrelmail-1.4.17-2.fc10 - https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-December/msg00232.html
- clamav-0.94.2-1.fc10 - https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-December/msg00308.html
- syslog-ng-2.0.10-1.fc10 - https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-December/msg00397.html
- java-1.6.0-openjdk-18.104.22.168-7.b12.fc10 - https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-December/msg00444.html
- awstats-6.8-3.fc10 - https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-December/msg00495.html
- vinagre-2.24.2-1.fc10 - https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-December/msg00503.html
- cups-1.3.9-4.fc10 - https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-December/msg00562.html
- gallery2-2.3-1.fc10 - https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-December/msg00781.html
- drupal-6.7-1.fc10 - https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-December/msg00806.html
- roundcubemail-0.2-4.beta.fc10 - https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-December/msg00817.html
- phpMyAdmin-3.1.1-1.fc10 - https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-December/msg00830.html
Fedora 9 Security Advisories
- squirrelmail-1.4.17-1.fc9 - https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-December/msg00223.html
- syslog-ng-2.0.10-1.fc9 - https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-December/msg00237.html
- java-1.6.0-openjdk-22.214.171.124-0.20.b09.fc9 - https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-December/msg00384.html
- dbus-1.2.6-1.fc9 - https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-December/msg00436.html
- vinagre-0.5.2-1.fc9 - https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-December/msg00473.html
- awstats-6.8-3.fc9 - https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-December/msg00509.html
- cups-1.3.9-2.fc9 - https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-December/msg00581.html
- phpMyAdmin-3.1.1-1.fc9 - https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-December/msg00757.html
- drupal-6.7-1.fc9 - https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-December/msg00767.html
- roundcubemail-0.2-4.beta.fc9 - https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-December/msg00802.html
- gallery2-2.3-1.fc9 - https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-December/msg00832.html
Fedora 8 Security Advisories
- squirrelmail-1.4.17-1.fc8 - https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-December/msg00449.html
- syslog-ng-2.0.10-1.fc8 - https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-December/msg00450.html
- awstats-6.8-3.fc8 - https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-December/msg00480.html
- vinagre-0.4-2.fc8 - https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-December/msg00485.html
- cups-1.3.9-2.fc8 - https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-December/msg00595.html
- drupal-5.13-1.fc8 - https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-December/msg00740.html
- roundcubemail-0.2-4.beta.fc8 - https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-December/msg00783.html
- phpMyAdmin-3.1.1-1.fc8 - https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-December/msg00784.html
- gallery2-2.3-1.fc8 - https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-December/msg00794.html
Libvirt List
This section contains the discussion happening on the libvir-list.
sVirt 0.20 Patch Request for Comments
James Morris announced[1] "the release of v0.20[2] of sVirt, a project to add security labeling support to Linux-based virtualization. I'm hoping to be able to propose an initial version for upstream merge within the next few minor releases, tasks for which are being scoped out in the new TODO list[3]."
"If the current release passes review, the next major task will be to add dynamic MCS labeling of domains and disk images for simple isolation."
Daniel P. Berrange said "this patch all looks pretty good to me from a the point of view of libvirt integration & XML config representation."
[1] http://www.redhat.com/archives/libvir-list/2008-December/msg00260.html
[2] http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/FWN/Issue149#sVirt_Initial_Prototype_Release
[3] http://selinuxproject.org/page/SVirt/TODO
Latest libvirt on RHEL and CentOS 5.2
Marco Sinhoreli needed[1]
libvirt 0.5.x
for testing
oVirt on RHEL 5.2. Marco wondered what was necessary to update from the 0.3.x version available for RHEL.
Soon after, Daniel P. Berrange
"uploaded[2] a set of patches[3] which make
libvirt 0.5.1 work with
RHEL-5's version of
Xen. Basically we have to tweak a few version
assumptions to take account of fact that RHEL-5
Xen has a number of
feature backports like the new paravirt framebuffer and NUMA support."
"Of course running a newer libvirt on RHEL-5 is totally unsupported but
hopefully these will be usful to those who absolutely need this newer
libvirt and don't mind about lack of support."
[1] http://www.redhat.com/archives/libvir-list/2008-December/msg00218.html
[2] http://www.redhat.com/archives/libvir-list/2008-December/msg00298.html
[3] http://berrange.fedorapeople.org/libvirt-rhel5-xen/
oVirt Devel List
This section contains the discussion happening on the ovirt-devel list.
Building oVirt from Rawhide
Perry Myers posted[1] instructions for building[2] and
oVirt from rawhide.
[1] http://www.redhat.com/archives/ovirt-devel/2008-December/msg00127.html
[2] http://ovirt.org/rawhide-build-instructions.html


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Mr. Joseph W. Ambash
Seyfarth Shaw
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Suite 300
Boston, Massachusetts 02210-2028
Dear Mr. Ambash:
This responds to your February 12, 2002, facsimile and recent conversation with Ms. Ingrid Brault of my staff asking for advice regarding the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) as it relates to a request for information that the University of Massachusetts (University) has received from the Graduate Employee Organization, Local 2322, UAW (Union). As you are aware, this Office administers FERPA and is responsible for providing technical assistance to educational agencies and institutions regarding issues related to education records.
In your letter, you explain that part of the collective bargaining agreement between the Union and the University requires that the University disclose to the Union the following information on its graduate students: student ID number, social security number, waiver type, academic department, work department, employment category, number of hours contracted for, stipend, length of contract, entrance date, home address, phone number, and the fact that they may have been identified for lay-off. You explain that while the Union represents Teaching Assistants, Teaching Associates (graduate students who teach credit courses and whose names are listed in the schedule of courses), and Research Assistants, among others, the University has only defined Teaching Associates in its definition of directory information. You ask, therefore, whether the University may release the above outlined information on its Teaching and Research Assistants and Teaching Associates absent their prior written consent or absent a subpoena for such.
FERPA defines "education records" as "those records, files, documents and other materials which -
(i)contain information directly related to a student; and
(ii)are maintained by an educational agency or institution or by a person acting for such agency or institution.
20 U.S.C. 1232g(a)(4)(1) and (ii). FERPA specifically includes in the term, those records relating to an individual in attendance at the agency or institution who is employed as a result of his or her status as a student. 34 CFR § 99.3 (b)(3)(ii). Therefore, under FERPA records of Teaching Assistants, Teaching Associates, and Research Assistants whose employment at the University is contingent of their status as students, are "education records," and, as such, are subject to the FERPA provisions authorizing their disclosure or nondisclosure.
With regard to the disclosure of education records, FERPA generally provides that an educational agency or institution may only disclose a student's education record to a third party if the eligible student has given appropriate written consent. 20 U.S.C. § 1232g(b)(1) and (b)(2)(A); 34 CFR § 99.30. FERPA does provide that written consent is not needed if the disclosure concerns information the educational agency or institution has designated as "directory information," under the conditions described in 34 CFR § 99.37. See 34 CFR § 99.31(a)(11). The definition lists items that would not generally be considered harmful or an invasion of privacy if disclosed which includes, but is not limited to: a student's name; address; telephone listing; electronic mail address; photograph; date and place of birth; major field of study; enrollment status (e.g. undergraduate or graduate; full-time or part-time); participation in officially recognized activities and sports; weight and height of members of athletic teams; dates of attendance; degrees and awards received; and the most previous educational agency or institution attended. 34 CFR § 99.3 ("Directory information").
We have advised in the past that a graduate fellow's/assistant's status as a graduate fellow/assistant and his/her teaching assignment may be designated as directory information, should an educational agency or institution so choose. This information is similar to those types of information that are specified by the statute under the definition of directory information and are of a nature of being common knowledge to those who are in the individual's class or who pass by the class. In this regard, if a school publishes and/or posts the names of teaching fellows/assistants with course selection or other registration information, it should be designating these two items as directory information.
You noted that the University has designated Teaching Associates as directory information. Accordingly, the names of those students who are Teaching Associates may be disclosed as directory information. However, as explained above, the records of a Teaching Associate are education records as defined under FERPA. Thus, as with all student education records, FERPA would prevent the University from disclosing information such as the student ID number, social security number, number of hours contracted for, stipend, length of contract, employment category and, entrance date to the Union absent another provision that allows for the disclosure. Other information requested by the Union, like home address and phone number may fit the definition of directory information under FERPA and could, if appropriately designated, be disclosed. As for the fact that a Teaching Associate may have been identified for a lay-off, that information would be protected from disclosure if such information is documented in a record at the University.
I trust that the above information is responsive to your inquiry. Should you have any further questions on FERPA, please feel free to contact this Office again.
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Husky that doesn't whine, never has
I can't find information on this on line so was wondering if anyone else has had this problem. I have a female husky, one year old, she's the sweetest thing but seems like she might have some neurological problems. Sometimes she seems to have a hard time eating (comes and goes) and she has never whined. She does what I think is husky singing, which is this cool high pitched cooing kind of sound but its rare. The problem is she doesn't communicate when she needs to go outside like every dog I've ever owned has. She is housebroken but if I don't GUESS when she needs to go accurately, she'll end up going in the house. It's rare that this happens but it's frustrating when she has an accident. She probably goes to the door but I don't notice until it's too late.
Anyone ever hear of a dog that never whined? My other husky is 3/4 husky, 1/4 Rott and he has no problem whining.
I bought some jingle bells to put on the door, am hoping to train her to nudge the bells if she needs out.
Thanks for any feedback.
The bells on the door may be a good approach. My huskies don't often "ask" to go outside. I just take them on a regular schedule and they can hold it until then. But on occasion if they really have to go, they will paw at the door.
I'm not really sure what you mean by "whine". I don't think that either of my dogs whine, nor did my past dog. My one husky is very 'talkative', especially when he wants to play. It's more of a "ooooooooooh".
My other husky can go weeks at a time without saying anything, and then sometimes he's got a loud "ra ra ra" (normally when he's hungry ).
Also, what do you mean by having a hard time eating? Do you mean a hard time chewing, or just that she doesn't want to eat? I would start by doing a thorough examination of her mouth to ensure there are no signs of tooth decay or gum disease that may be causing her pain.
If that's not the case, then perhaps she's just not that interest in food, which is how my Jasper is. He's not food motivated, and if he's not hungry, he simply won't eat. I also went through a couple different foods and treats when he was younger until I finally discovered he doesn't like fish. So perhaps your dog just doesn't particularly like the taste of the food she's currently on?
Good luck. It doesn't really sound neurological to me, it just sounds like she has her own personality.
There's quite a few members on here with more experience and advice than what I can give. I just thought I'd pass along a few things to think about, since I have huskies as well.
Owned by:
Timber - Siberian Husky - 3 yrs old
Jasper - Siberian Husky - 3 yrs old
I'm not that familiar with huskies so I don't know any particulars about them, but she may be asking you to go out in a much more subtle way. My boy doesn't often ask to go out, and will only whine to go out if he is not feeling well. If he does ask to go out, all he does is make eye contact with me and then look in the direction of the door (he also does this if asking permission to get on furniture, only looking at the furniture instead).
To avoid accidents, maybe start her on a toileting schedule (we do that for people who are unable to toilet themselves but are not incontinent generally and it is very helpful).
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The initiative by a group of young Irish emigrants based in Canada to create a forum for the Irish abroad to cast a symbolic vote in the upcoming election in Ireland is a welcome one.
The site can be reached at BallotBox.ie, and it allows those abroad to vote for the candidate in their constituency back in Ireland prior to the election on February 25.
It is a brave step and focuses attention once again on the vexed issue of emigrant votes in Irish elections.
Both Fianna Fail and Fine Gael issued promises this week that emigrants could vote in the future in Irish presidential elections, which is the bare minimum.
Presidential elections are held once every seven years and have often been uncontested. The position of president, despite its symbolic weight, has little real power.
A fairer law would allow emigrants who leave Ireland to retain their vote for a specified amount of time, perhaps five years, if they choose to exercise it.
With 100,000 Irish expected to leave by April 2012, the reality is that many Irish will be seeking ways to stay connected to their Irish homeland.
The government would be very shortsighted if they did not give such people a stake in the country that nurtured them.
Irish authorities have feared a huge wave of emigrant voting, which frankly seems highly unlikely. Only the most committed would cast their votes, and it would be a powerful example that Irish citizens abroad are finally being recognized as full members of Irish society.
This is a country that has exported half of its people since 1840, so it is past time that those who leave were given some standing back home.
Another way would be for the incoming taoiseach (prime minister) to nominate an emigrant to a Senate seat in the Upper House.
While the Senate is likely to be abolished by the next election, the fact of choosing a recent member of the diaspora to serve in the role during the next government's time in office would also be a critical acknowledgment of the importance of the Irish abroad.
Another concrete step would be to appoint a minister for the diaspora, such as Israel has. Such a minister could work with emigrant communities all over the world and help harness the economic potential of the diaspora, which has been such a topic in Irish circles of late.
The BallotBox.ie initiative is an interesting first step that deserves the support of all emigrants. Let us hope that they log on.


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Lynn Burditt, area manager for the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area (Forest Service), announced new employees in three positions:
Jake Benes, the administrative officer, joined the agency in May. He previously worked on the Chugach National Forest in Alaska, the Olympic NF in Washington, and the Rogue River-Siskiyou NF in Oregon.
Benes served as the acting director with the Blackwell Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center in Laona, Wis., and joins us from the Anaconda CCC in Montana. He has a Bachelor of Science in pre-professional psychology from the University of Montana and a master's degree in management from Minot State University. He brings a wealth of knowledge in administrative processes and leadership skills.
Clare Kellett joined the administrative group Aug. 12. Kellett brings a strong set of budget support and analysis skills as well as a strong commitment to customer service. She has extensive experience in the travel industry both in the U.S. and abroad. She previously served as a support services supervisor for the Inyo National Forest's North Zone
Lynn Oliver, planning and natural resources staff officer since 2009, has accepted a position as the customer services staff officer on the Wallowa Whitman National Forest and will leave at the end of the month.
"I want to acknowledge the extensive contributions Lynn Oliver made during his tenure, including his involvement with the Sandy River Delta Dam Removal and the Horsetail Floodplain Restoration activities currently under way," said Lynn Burditt. "We wish him well in his new role."
Robin Shoal succeeded Oliver as planning and natural resources staff officer starting Aug. 26. She currently serves as the environmental coordinator for the Olympic National Forest. Shoal brings strong planning skills and knowledge of ecological principles. She was actively engaged in the development of native plant guidance.
Robin has bachelor's and master's degrees in environmental studies from Evergreen State College.
"We have a strong team of committed employees and welcome these three folks to our team," said Lynn Burditt, "The Scenic Area will benefit from the diversity of skills and experiences they will contribute."


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MAPS Medical Student Panel
Thursday, September 6, 2012, 7 pm to 8:15 pm
206 Fawcett Hall
Current Students
Do you have a dream of becoming a doctor? Come out and learn more about admissions to medical school, med. student life, and motivations for pursuing medicine from Boonshoft School of Medicine students. This event is hosted by the Multicultural Association of Premedical Students (MAPS). Light snacks and refreshments will be served. (Location: 206 Fawcett; Date: September 6, 2012; Time: 7:00 PM). For more information please contact Derrick Turner at email@example.com


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Oncology (Cancer)
- Referrals: 214-456-2978
Since 2009, the Pauline Allen Gill Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders at Children's Health℠ has been ranked as one of the best pediatric cancer centers in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.
Why Children's Health℠?
The oncology service at the Pauline Allen Gill Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders is one of the nation's premier programs for children with malignant disorders. The center offers a full array of the latest diagnostic capabilities and therapies available.
The breadth and depth of specialists and subspecialists at the Gill Center is unrivaled in North Texas. With 24 pediatric hematologists and oncologists on staff, all of whom are faculty members at UT Southwestern Medical Center, we care for more than 1,000 new patients each year. This makes the Gill Center the largest childhood cancer and blood disorders treatment center in the region.
Our treatment results equal or exceed those at the most prestigious pediatric cancer centers in the country. The Center has a leadership position in the National Institutes of Health-sponsored international consortium called the Children's Oncology Group (COG).
In addition to providing exceptional clinical care, the Center is focused on gaining new knowledge. We conduct research on these disorders and share that knowledge by educating the next generation of physicians and scientists. This also adds to the depth of care that we can bring to the most important patient, your child.
Cancer Susceptibility
The Gill Center Cancer Susceptibility Program is a program found nowhere else in North Texas. This innovative program provides families of children who have an increased likelihood of developing cancer due to genetics, with access to the most advanced genetic counseling, ongoing screening and oncology specialists.
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I was watching, were you?
Yes, I saw it.
If you think I'm referring to Hillary Clinton's pathetic attempt to "get real" (as if she could start after 61 years of avoiding it), you're wrong.
If you think I'm referring to the news that Fidel Castro will not be accepting the position of President and Commander-in-Chief of Cuba, you're wrong.
No, while I saw both of those interesting events, I'm referring to an occurrence which will not be happening again until late 2010. True, Cuba will probably still have the same political leader, and so will America; but that's only slightly relevant.
No, I'm referring to the Total Lunar Eclipse, witnessed by most of the Americas, Europe, and Africa. It was actually a very beautiful spectacle, with the moon being in the shadow of the Earth, and therefore unable to reflect the light of the sun. This caused the moon to appear as a muted, rust-colored spot in the night sky, instead of the blazing celestial body we witness (full, that is) thirteen times a year.
I'll take a paragraph here to explain how a lunar eclipse occurs; the basic principle is that, while the Moon is rotating around the Earth, and the Earth is rotating around the Sun, eventually the three bodies will form a perfect line. This causes the body in the middle – in this case the Earth – to block the Sun's light from reaching the other body. This casts a shadow upon the other body, eclipsing it.
Please do not confuse a Lunar Eclipse, which was witnessed tonight, with a Solar Eclipse. These occur on the same principle, except with the Moon reflecting sunlight away from a certain spot on the Earth, thus casting it in shadow.
In conclusion, I'd just like to mention that I'm glad to see Castro go; I hope the people of Cuba can now enact some serious reformation, and make their country a better place for all.
I'll say nothing of Hillary, except that I see a Total Political Eclipse has begun in the Democratic Party.


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Thanks to the Supreme Court, that water is more polluted than ever
We just finished celebrating Mother's Day. I'm pretty sure those celebrations would have been far less exciting if mothers didn't love their children.
If you have ever given a baby its first bath, you know the chances are good that little dude will have some loss of control of bodily functions and that bath water will be pretty gross pretty quickly.
But we wouldn't celebrate Mother's Day at all if moms threw out their babies with the nasty bathwater.
Mothers know there is a better way. Maybe we need more mothers in politics to keep Congress from trying to do the same thing with the First Amendment to accomplish campaign finance reform.
In a sense, the Koch brothers, George Soros, Sheldon Adelson and other mega wealthy politically interested people and groups from both ends of the political spectrum have peed in in political bathwater for years.
Thanks to the Supreme Court, that water is more polluted than ever.
Senators Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Tom Udall (D-NM) have hatched an idea to pass a constitutional amendment to take the decision out of the hands of the Supreme Court and truly limit campaign contributions.
This is not a new problem. In the early 1970s Congress tried to limit campaign contributions in an attempt to limit the impact of money on political races.
President Gerald Ford vetoed the Federal Election Campaign Act but Congress was able to override the veto.
In 1976, in the Buckley v. Valeo decision, the Supreme Court struck down many provisions of the act and instituted the idea that financing campaigns was a type of political speech that can't be regulated under the First Amendment. The justices said that Congress's only concern should be toward regulating donations given on a quid pro quo basis that lead to political corruption. Many people see these quid pro quo arrangements in donations from Koch Industries and one of their favorite political action committees Americans for Prosperity. There is always the chicken and egg argument about whether the Kochs identify candidates who would already vote that way and support them or if their contributions secure votes.
Recent Kansas debates over moves to help break up teacher unions and attempts to do away with support for wind and other alternative energy that compete with Koch Industries' oil refining operations raise the specter of legislators doing the bidding of their masters.
The same is seen on the national level as people like Adelson, the owner of a gambling empire, supports candidates who suddenly support regulations on offshore gambling that help Adelson make even more money.
Soros is equally repulsive on the other side of the spectrum as he uses his billions to support environmental extremism and other liberal agendas.
In Buckley v. Valeo, the Supreme Court cracked the door to dark money campaigns.
The 2010 Citizens United v. FEC ruling threw the door open as the justices in a 5-4 decision ruled that corporations and unions have the same rights to donate to campaigns as individuals – and you thought Mitt Romney made up the idea that corporations are people.
A recent decision by the same court took that to an even greater extreme. In McCutcheon v. FEC the court ruled that restricting how much money a donor may contribute to candidates, parties, and PACs do not further the government's interest in preventing corruption they are illegal under the First Amendment.
Thinkers on both sides of the aisle know that these constitutionally protected donations are bad for the system as a whole. The Supreme Court doesn't see how regulating donations can stop corruption and the appearance of corruption.
Obviously, plutocrats on both sides want to support successful campaigns so they can cheat the system and pass bills under the cover of darkness that fill their personal pockets or please their political persuasions.
But rewriting the First Amendment feels a lot like throwing out a baby with the bathwater and congress better be careful when they start that process.
And even if I liked the concept, I am almost sure I won't like the result of having Schumer and Udall author the groundbreaking change.
"Elections have become more about the quantity of cash and less about the quality of ideas," Udall said.
I can stipulate that I agree with his position, but I still doubt that an Amendment giving Congress the right to limit campaign donations that have been deemed to be a First Amendment free speech issue is the right move. I typically hate slippery slope logic arguments but if you can amend freedom of speech in America, what else is possible?
"I respect my colleagues' fidelity to the First Amendment, but no amendment is absolute," Schumer said. "Some support limitations on pornography. That's a limitation on the First Amendment. Some support legislation saying you can't yell fire in a movie theater. That's a limitation on the First Amendment."
Schumer said he supports this amendment to the constitution because it restores balance to the system. But wealthy people on both sides of the aisle are allowed to contribute, so balance is more of a personal problem than a legal one.
Other countries in Europe and South America have no problems with limiting campaign donations and expenditures. But they also don't hold freedom of speech as sacrosanct as America does.
Schumer and Udall have 35 sponsors of their efforts to pass this Amendment. That is not a bad level of support, but I don't expect this effort to go anywhere.
It is never fun to find a spider in your bedroom, but you can get rid of it without burning down you house. As bad as campaign finance is, tampering with the First Amendment is the wrong way to fix it.
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Well at the PASS Summit at least. The Summit is trying to make sure that all of our first timers get the full experience of the Summit. It can be a bit overwhelming the first time you attend the largest SQL Server event in the world. I know it was for me. There is so much more to the Summit than just attending the training sessions.
To get the full experience one needs to know about all the social activities, have an active twitter account, and know what they want to get out of the event. There are so many sessions to chose from that you really do need to plan it out way ahead of time. Have an alternate as well and schedule in a few breaks. There is a reason why the DVD's of all the content only cost $125.00 They are cheap so you can afford to buy them and caught all the content you could get while at the Summit. The amount of money they cost likely doesn't cover the cost of the DVD's.
This will be my third year attending the Summit. I look forward to it each year. This year I am participating in the Big Brother / Big Sister program where I have been assigned 8 folks to look after. I get to reach out to each of them before the Summit, meet up with them at the Summit and then be available for them during the event. It will be a lot of fun and I hope to make a great impression on my siblings. My goal is to make their Summit experience the absolute best.
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It is fair to say that China has completely abandoned Mao's egalitarian legacy. The honorable nickname "the New Socialist China" has all but become a bitter joke. Chinese intellectuals, when commenting on the society's inequality, often quote the immortal verse of Tang Dynasty's great poet, Du Fu: "Leftovers in mansions stink high heaven, while the beggars freeze to death on the streets." ("朱门酒肉臭,路有冻死骨。")
While China could afford to spend a whopping $40 billion on the 2008 Summer Olympics and $300 million on the opening ceremony alone, its hospitals routinely deny treatment to those who are too poor to hand over the required down payment. While a coal mine tycoon in Shanxi Province spent a whopping ¥140 million ($22.5 million) on his daughter's wedding and dowry, a staggering 172 million Chinese (roughly 13% of the total population) live on less than $1.25 a day.
Nowadays, $1.25 in China does not go very far. According to the Starbucks Latte Index published on Feb 23, 2013 in Wall Street Journal, a Grande Latte costs $4.81 in Beijing, higher than in the Big Apple. The author himself has been to many of China's 390-plus Starbucks and can attest that the price is ridiculously steep. Though it is safe to assume that the 172 million Chinese living on less than $1.25 a day never visit a Starbucks, it is doubtful that anyone can buy enough food and shelter with a measly $1.25 in any part of China.
For example, in the suburb of Shanghai, a disposed ocean freight container costs about ¥540 (about $80) to rent for a month. That means 172 million Chinese cannot even afford to rent a disposed container in a junkyard.
a photo posted on forum http://kdnet.net shows a Chinese migrant worker's family living in a junk container. To see more of these shocking photos, visit this post.
For details of such shocking stories and more evidence of China's ever-widening income disparity, read Chew Man's Chew Man's latest book "Revolution Is a Dinner Party — the Rise of Rogue Pluralism in China." On sale now on Amazon.


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· Chapter 5 Flexible Feature Life Policies
· Chapter 6 Policy Provisions
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· Chapter 9 Annuities and Retirement Plans
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· Chapter 11 Social Security
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· Chapter 14 Disability Income Policies
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• Chapter 3 Underwriting and the Application
Part II: Life Insurance
• Chapter 4 Traditional Life Policies
• Chapter 5 Flexible Feature Life Policies
• Chapter 6 Policy Provisions
• Chapter 7 Policy Options
• Chapter 8 Policy Riders
• Chapter 9 Annuities and Retirement Plans
• Chapter 10 Business and Group Life
• Chapter 11 Social Security
Part III: Accident and Health
• Chapter 12 Health Foundations
• Chapter 13 Medical Expense Policies
• Chapter 14 Disability Income Policies
• Chapter 15 Uniform Individual Health Policy Provisions
• Chapter 16 Group Health Insurance
• Chapter 17 Medicare and Medicaid
• Chapter 18 Limited Health Insurance Policies
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Up to 15 jobs will be created when a Mirfield pub re-opens after a £185,000 refurbishment.
The Traveller's Rest, on Hopton Lane, closed on Monday for four weeks to undergo a major transformation to improve the look and feel of the pub.
The pub, which is owned by Punch taverns, is expected to re-open mid-April with jobs created in the bar, kitchen and restaurant.
New licensee Alex Stratford, who took on the pub in February with her partner Chris Cullen, said: "Chris and I are both from Mirfield and have spent many evenings in this pub when we were younger with our families.
"The pub has the facilities for serving food and as Chris is a qualified chef we wanted to maximise on this and create a range of honest, home-made pub food made from quality ingredients.
"There will be major work conducted throughout the pub and will be modernised whilst retaining a cosy feel echoing the homely and rural aspect to the pub.
"The plans look fantastic; we will be offering the community something different and a range of facilities to suit all."
Punch Taverns' partnership development manager, Dave Watson, said: "It's great that Punch can invest in their pubs and we essentially want to reposition the Traveller's Rest as one of the leading pubs that can provide great drinks and quality dining for residents in Mirfield and the surrounding areas."


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Reviewed by Samuel W. (age 8)
I really liked this book. I liked how the Bailey School kids solved the mystery. I thought the kids were very smart. I wish my friends and I could solve mysteries together. My favorite part is when Melody, Eddie, Liza and Howie went to the dock. There were learning how to swim. It reminded me of when I was at the beach and I was diving off the dock. The book is part of a series called The Bailey School Kids. Some things are the same in all of the books and some things are different. For example, the books all have different mysteries but the kids always solve the mystery.
I recommend this book for kids age 7 to age 10. If you like or you are a fan of mysteries this book would be perfect. The book is also an Accelerated Reader book. It almost has 70 pages in total.