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Working in physics: Secure your future
A background in physics plus a keen interest in politics and current affairs can add up to a rewarding career in international security, as James Acton explains.
I first began to contemplate moving from physics to the world of policy at the American Physical Society's March Meeting in 2004. At the time I was a PhD student at Cambridge University in the UK and was at the meeting in Montreal to give a short talk on my condensed-matter research. I have always had a strong interest in international affairs, and proliferation issues in particular, so I was pleased — if slightly surprised — to see a session on "non-proliferation and counter-proliferation" at the conference. Four years later, I can recall very little of that session's content, but I do have two abiding impressions: first, that there is a useful role for physicists to play in the policy process; and second, that it is even possible to get paid for doing it.
After my PhD, a brief spell as a physics postdoc, endless speculative applications and three miserable months of unemployment, in January 2006 I started work as a science fellow at a small London-based nongovernmental organization (NGO) called VERTIC (the Verification Research, Training and Information Centre), where I was involved in a couple of projects concerned with analysing technical measures to enhance the effectiveness of various efforts of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in its work on preventing nuclear proliferation. In November 2006 I started a part-time postdoc at the Centre for Science and Security Studies (otherwise known as CS3), part of the Department of War Studies at King's College London, before taking up a full-time lectureship there last year.
The core of my work involves using science to help inform policy debates on international security, particularly nuclear non-proliferation, arms control and disarmament. Most people assume I must therefore be a nuclear physicist. In fact, it is a job in which you need to be a jack of all trades; everything from mechanics (for modelling the debris cloud produced from a blown-up satellite, for instance) to solid-state physics (for understanding the effectiveness of radiation detectors, say) is relevant.
Nuclear uncertainty
One project I tackled last year was an independent analysis of how effective the IAEA is in its efforts to safeguard Iran's nuclear programme (the IAEA keeps its own analysis of those efforts confidential). Part of the IAEA's job is to track fissile material to make sure that none is diverted for nefarious purposes. As all measurements have an associated error, there is always some uncertainty in the IAEA's findings. Working out that uncertainty involves scouring the Internet to find details of the measurement techniques used by the IAEA and then creating a model to combine the errors — conceptually identical (if somewhat more complicated) to what I did 10 years ago in first-year undergraduate practicals!
Just as an understanding of science is vital to my work, so is an understanding of policy. It is important to stay well versed in current affairs, to be able to identify the key policy questions and to demonstrate how and why scientific considerations are relevant to them. These are not innate skills and nor are they ones that most physicists pick up during their education. A good place to start is to read foreign-policy journals like Foreign Affairs, The Nonproliferation Review and Science and Global Security. Attending talks and discussions is also important. In my case, years spent taking part in and coaching debating while at university certainly helped.
Currently I am finishing a publication on the abolition of nuclear weapons. I have been working with a politics expert to analyse the technical and political challenges to complete nuclear disarmament and to suggest what countries can do to surmount them. Again, much of this work has been focused on verification, the process of determining whether a state is complying with an agreement, in this case, to abolish nuclear weapons. It is important to recognize that even this issue is not purely technical. While questions such as "how effective can verification be?" might be technical, questions like "how effective does verification need to be?" certainly are not.
The life span of most projects in the policy world is much shorter than in academic physics (my first contract was a terrifyingly brief three months). Moreover, a much greater emphasis is placed on disseminating the results of research. If your aim is to influence a policy debate, it is not enough just to publish your results in a journal. You also need to sit down with officials from governments and international organizations and to get them interested in what you have done. A willingness to talk to journalists is also important. The public level of knowledge about proliferation issues is generally low, so events like North Korea's nuclear weapons test in October 2006 or the Israeli bombing of a suspected nuclear reactor in Syria in September 2007 present an opportunity to raise awareness and highlight your research to a wider audience.
Intellectual breadth
In addition to research (and the administration that is the curse of all academics), CS3 also has an active teaching programme. At its heart is an MA in Science and Security, now in its third year, which is the only one of its kind in the world. This course is characterized by its intellectual breath and attracts students from both the sciences and the social sciences (last year just over half of the students had technical degrees in disciplines such as physics, astrophysics and engineering). Moreover, a number of the students have backgrounds in, for example, the military, government or the defence industry, which makes for particularly vibrant and interesting class discussions.
In October we will be launching a new Masters course in Nonproliferation and International Security, and we have two studentships of £8500 to offer. Our students have an excellent record of going on to get jobs in the field, ranging from government positions to science journalism and the think-tank sector.
Physicists have a long history of involvement in arms control and disarmament. A number of those involved with the Manhattan Project (including J Robert Oppenheimer himself) felt a special responsibility to advise on the control of atomic energy after the Second World War and believed themselves uniquely qualified to do so. Today, even more so, technological developments help shape the international security environment; it is vital that physicists become involved in helping to understand and manage those developments.
About the author
James Acton is a lecturer at the Centre for Science and Security Studies at King's College London.
This article originally appeared in the August 2008 issue of Physics World
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I'm setting up this thread for information and discussion about GotY 2014. For now (before the nominations go "live"), this thread is the forum for any questions about the rules and the general format of the nominations and the GotY 2014 poll. I'm planning to accept nominations for a one-month period after all of the GotW results for 2014 have been confirmed (probably 13 January 2015). After nominations close (mid-February 2015), I'll post a new thread with the chosen nominees for the poll itself.
At this stage, I'm just setting up this thread as a reminder that the GotY 2014 poll will soon be upon us, and I haven't forgotten about it!
The rules for the nominations are as follows:
- 1) Each person may nominate up to 25 games.
2) You may nominate any game from 2014. The GotW archive would be a good place to start looking (it lists the top 3 games from each GotW vote; you can see the other games that made it to the GotW vote by clicking on the date in the 'Week' column).
3) If you nominate a game that didn't make the top 3 in GotW results, then I'll mention it on a list that will be maintained on this thread so that others will be able to see it (one mention per game, regardless of how many nominations it receives).
Nominations should be submitted to me by aptomail or by private message on this forum. Please provide the date and full score of each game that you nominate, preferably with a link to the game log (e.g. The Duellist 0 - 180 Innis Carson, 1 January 2014).
The voting works as follows:
- Each person should submit one of 12 options for each game when voting: A (Abstain), 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 or 10, where 0 is worst and 10 is best. The games are ranked by the average score received from the 0-10 votes (abstentions excluded), with the highest average score declared as the winner. You should submit a vote for every game included in the poll (I'll follow up if you have missed any out), and abstentions are only allowed for games you were involved in.
Please let me know if you have any questions. Nominations won't be open for another few weeks yet, but feel free to start having a look back through some great games from 2014!


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I just wish the definitions updates would run automatically independent of Windows Update. -Stoic Joker (September 25, 2010, 10:46 AM)
superboyac, you should read closely what CWuestefeld wrote. Norton Internet Security has something similar but are those core features of Kaspersky monster really unknown to you? They are not stupid bloat at all but made to improve less than perfect scanners, including MSE. Risky tactic but in theory you can click and install anything you want, nothing can go wrong as long as you do not interfer, like white listing quarantined files. Dumping real time protection would be stupid when you deliberately seek problems. With such demands you have probably made a good choice in Kaspersky if you decide to use it at full force. KIS is not overkill and MSE is not made to be tested the way you seem to compute. Will go wrong sooner than later. Visit any hacker forum to see how easy it is to avoid simple scanners. At least search "virus FUD", may be more hits with "fully undetectable". Test in a Virtualbox. Not being holy, just stating facts which might include some risk of FPs but not much to do about that.May be you should consider the 100% foolproof method as was mentioned in another thread. Stop learning and worrying, just re-image computer. Returnil and others can do that. Windows SteadyState was mentioned as well, supported until 30. juni 2011.-Bamse (September 25, 2010, 11:34 AM)
Well, I suspect that this may be related to you AV checking files as they are opened or copied. Does Kapersky have an option in its real-time protection settings to turn OFF checking files? I've noticed that this problem exacerbates itself when running a tabbed internet browser...-Darwin (September 27, 2010, 10:52 AM)
Well, I suspect that this may be related to you AV checking files as they are opened or copied. Does Kapersky have an option in its real-time protection settings to turn OFF checking files? I've noticed that this problem exacerbates itself when running a tabbed internet browser...-Darwin (September 27, 2010, 10:52 AM)I think you are right. I'm going to look into that. It's always either the memory leak in Firefox slowing my computer down, or it's Kaspersky. But, man, after I killed the Kaspersky exe, my computer was SOOOOO fast.-superboyac (September 27, 2010, 10:57 AM)
2) I use Ad Muncher for ad/banner blocking. Nothing beats it at all. It's super fast, super lightweight, and super effective. I will always keep this. So that means I don't need any other banner-blocking program, including the one in kaspersky.-superboyac (September 27, 2010, 11:45 AM)
3) For spam, I use AntiSpamSniper for the Bat. Again, nothing beats it for me. So I don't need Kasperky's anti-spam module.-superboyac (September 27, 2010, 11:45 AM)
4) Malware. I'm pretty sure there are better anti-malware alternatives than Kasperksy's. Maybe Mamutu is one of them. The only thing I'm confused about is what is malware and what is a virus? I don't get that. -superboyac (September 27, 2010, 11:45 AM)
5) Firewall. I used to use Outpost before I got the IS suite for Kaspersky. I'd be interested in using a standalone firewall once again if it proved to play well with other security software and was fast/lightweight. Is Outpost still good for that? What are other options?-superboyac (September 27, 2010, 11:45 AM)
Seeing as we have the same knowledge gap here, one of us should post a question at Wilder's
I don't think there is a non-bloated, fast and lean firewall to be found anymore.
When I changed my ISP and got a dynamic IP address behind a router, I dropped firewalls altogether.
I've got several things in KIS 2011 disabled (like spam protection). Now the stupid thing continually warns me that I'm at risk because I'm not using all those modules. Does anybody know if there's a way to say "this is the configuration I want, only bug me if it deviates from this"?-CWuestefeld (September 28, 2010, 11:10 AM)
They have a huge support section for each program http://support.kaspersky.com/kis2011 Can be viewed as good consumer support or support demanding programs -Bamse (September 28, 2010, 11:56 AM)
I meant support section of site not so much forum - which you can use for searching, tried "slow"? I thought they helped with removal of infections as well but apparently not. Most similar forums are also protective of their stuff and even most neutral or almost neutral security forums are also crazy if you ask for help, like insist on removing any p2p software, including utorrent. They must have policies any idiot can follow or they risk doing wrong -Bamse (September 28, 2010, 12:15 PM)
In the Kaspersky forums, they always demand you send them ALL of your computer information (using the ksapersky collect information tool) before they even consider answering any questions. And then, after sending them all your info, they tell you you're using some cracked version of some little program and because of that they can't help you. It's almost as if they think they're the piracy police of the entire internet.-superboyac (September 28, 2010, 12:04 PM)
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As we gather together for the holidays, there is typically food involved in our celebrations. Here are some great recipes to incorporate into your festivities, with inspiration from different holiday celebrations from latkes to prime rib. Whatever you decide to make, make it delicious!
- 5 potatoes
- 2 onions
- 3 eggs
- 1 tsp. salt
- ¼ tsp. pepper
- ¼ to ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- oil for frying (canola is recommended)
Peel potatoes and place in a bowl of cold water so they won't turn brown. When ready to prepare the latkes, drain the potatoes. Place potatoes and onions in a food processor fitted with a knife blade; pulse until smooth. Drain mixture well. Pour potato mixture into a large bowl. Add beaten eggs. Add salt and pepper. Add enough flour so that the mixture holds together.
Pour 1" of oil into a large, deep frying pan; heat over medium-high heat. Carefully drop ¼ cup of the potato mixture into the hot oil. (Flatten the pancake slightly so the center will cook.) Fry for several minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through; drain on paper towels.
Serving Suggestion: Serve the latkes with applesauce.
- ½ lb. smoked meat (ham hocks, turkey wings, or neck bones)
- 1 Tbsp. house seasoning (recipe follows)
- 1 Tbsp. seasoned salt
- 1 Tbsp. hot red pepper sauce
- 1 large bunch collard greens
- 1 Tbsp. butter
In a large pot, bring 3 quarts of water to a boil and add smoked meat, house seasoning, seasoned salt, and hot sauce. Reduce heat to medium and cook for 1 hour.
Wash the collard greens thoroughly. Remove the stems that run down the center by holding the leaf in your left hand and stripping the leaf down with your right hand. (The tender young leaves in the heart of the collards don't need to be stripped) Stack 6 to 8 leaves on top of one another, roll up, and slice into ½" to 1" thick slices. Place greens in pot with meat; add butter.
Cook for 45 to 60 minutes, stirring occasionally. When done, adjust seasoning to taste.
House Seasoning
- 1 cup salt
- ¼ cup black pepper
- ¼ cup garlic powder
Mix ingredients together and store in an airtight container for up to 6 months.
Joe's Prime Rib
Chef Joe, who we have given the honorary title of "Official OMI Chef," provided us with a wonderful prime rib recipe you will be sure to use over and over again.
- 1 cup Montreal steak seasoning
- ¼ cup thyme
- ¼ cup paprika
Mix all ingredients in a bowl. Preheat oven to 425° F. Tie prime rib using butcher's twine in 3 or 4 equal spacing increments. Rub the entire prime rib: top, bottom, and sides all over!
Roast at 425° for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, reduce temp to 275° and continue to roast until the internal temp in the very center of the roast is between 110°-120°F for medium rare (120°-130° for medium).
Allow roast to rest for at least 15 minutes before slicing with a very sharp knife.
To serve with your delicious prime rib, try one of these excellent sauces:
Horseradish Cream Sauce
- 1 cup sour cream
- ¼ cup grated fresh horseradish
- 1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
- 1 Tbsp. white wine vinegar
- 1/2 Tbsp. kosher salt
- 1/4 Tbsp. freshly ground black pepper
Place all ingredients into a medium mixing bowl and whisk until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Place in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow flavors to meld. Sauce can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for 2 to 3 weeks.
Au Jus Sauce
- 2 packets beef buillion
- 1 tsp. thyme
- 1 tsp. black pepper
- ¼ cup red wine
- 1 cup water
Mix all ingredients in pan; bring to a boil and strain.
Now that dinner is over and you're looking to add something sweet, here's a great recipe for delicious Nutty Chocolate Matzo Crunch.
Yield: 4 Servings
- 2 6"x6" matzos
- 4 oz. milk chocolate, melted
- ½ cup Marcona almonds or salted cashews, chopped
- ½ Tbsp. fleur de sel or coarse sea salt
Line a sheet pan with parchment paper and top with a wire rack. Place matzos on top of rack. Drizzle chocolate over matzos until almost covered. Immediately sprinkle evenly with chopped nuts and salt. Transfer to refrigerator and chill until set, about 15 minutes. Break into pieces. (If chocolate softens, return to refrigerator until set) Matzo crunch is best eaten the day it is made.


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2013 Pan Am Junior Championships
August 23-25, 2013
Medellin, Colombia
The 2013 Pan American Junior Athletics Championship will showcase many of the top international junior athletes, August 23-25 in Medellin, Columbia. Medellin is a modern progressive city that has hosted numerous athletic events in the last few years.
The Pan Am Junior Athletics Championships are open to athletes age 16 to 19 as of December 31, 2013.
The U.S. Junior Outdoor Track & Field Championship in Des Moines, Iowa will serve as the U.S. selection meet for the Pan American Championships. Des Moines will host some of the top junior athletes in the country and the top finishers will represent the red, white and blue in Medellin. This year's Team USA squad will look to best the 72 medals won by Team USA at the 2011 Pan Am Junior Athletics Championships.


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Jonathan Groff, Lindsay Mendez and More Set for MTC's AN INTIMATE NIGHT Benefit Tonight
Manhattan Theatre Club will present its annual Winter Benefit, an evening of cocktails and dinner followed by a special one-night-only cabaret-style show featuring Broadway's brightest stars tonight, January 28, 2013 at The Allen Room at Jazz at Lincoln Center's Fredrick P. Rose Hall (Broadway & 60th Street).
This year's Winter Benefit will be directed by MTC's award-winning Artistic Director Lynne Meadow and will feature performances by Tony Award nominee Jonathan Groff ("Glee"), Lindsay Mendez (Dogfight), Tony Award nominee Sherie Rene Scott (Everyday Rapture), Tony Award nominee Will Swenson (Murder Ballad at MTC), and Betsy Wolfe (The Mystery of Edwin Drood).
Elizabeth Litt, Sharon Sullivan, and Lisa Towbin are co-chairs of the event.
The evening's creative team will include: John Lee Beatty (Set), Anthony Pearson (Lighting), and Dan Gerhard (Sound).
The Winter Benefit begins with cocktails at 7 PM followed by dinner at 8 PM with the performance beginning at approximately 9:15 PM. All proceeds from this annual event will support MTC's mission as a leading non-profit theatre company producing contemporary plays on and off-Broadway.
Individual tickets for MTC's Winter Benefit start at $150 and include pre-cabaret cocktails and performance seating. $2,500 and $1,500 tickets include cocktails, dinner, and priority performance seating. Tables of ten are also available for $25,000, $20,000, and $15,000. Tickets can be purchased at www.ManhattanTheatreClub.com/WinterBenefit or for more information, call (212) 399-3000, ext. 4145.
Lynne Meadow (Director/Artistic Director, Manhattan Theatre Club). As Artistic Director, Lynne has been the artistic visionary and leader of MTC since 1972, creating work that has put the company at the forefront of the American theatre. She has accepted every major theatre award on behalf of MTC. Directing credits include Margaret Edson's Wit (Tony nominated); Donald Margulies' Collected Stories (Tony nominated), The Loman Family Picnic, Charles Busch's The Tale of the Allergist's Wife (Tony nominated), David Greig's The American Pilot, Ron Hutchinson's Moonlight and Magnolias (MTC, ALLIANCE THEATRE), Leslie Ayvazian's Nine Armenians (Drama Desk nomination, Best Director), Alan Ayckbourn's Woman in Mind (Drama Desk nomination, Best Director) and A Small Family Business (Broadway), David Rudkin's Ashes (The Public, Obie Award). American premieres by Marsha Norman, Simon Gray, Howard Brenton, etc. Graduate of Bryn Mawr College, attended Yale School of Drama. Recipient of numerous awards including the Mr. Abbott Award, Margo Jones Award, Lucile Lortel Lifetime Achievement, Louis Auchincloss Prize etc. Teaching: Yale, Fordham, NYU, Circle in the Square etc.
Jonathan Groff. Equally versatile on stage and screen, Groff is steadily emerging as one of the most exciting talents in the industry. A young veteran of the theater, Groff originated the role of Melchior Gabor in the Tony Award-winning musical, Spring Awakening, which earned him a 2007 Theatre World Award, in addition to Tony, Drama Desk, and Drama League Award nominations. Most recently, Groff starred onstage alongside Alfred Molina in the west coast premiere of John Logan's Red at the Mark Taper Forum. Among Groff's other theatrical credits include notable roles in The Submission (MCC Theater), the recent West End revival of Ira Levin's Deathtrap (Noel Coward Theatre), The Bacchae (The Public Theater), Craig Lucas' The Singing Forest, and Prayer for My Enemy (Obie Award), and The Public Theater's heralded revival of Hair. Perhaps best known to audiences as Jesse St. James in Fox's hit musical comedy series, "Glee," Groff recently starred alongside Kelsey Grammer in the critically-acclaimed Starz drama series, "Boss." On the big screen, Groff made his film acting debut in Ang Lee's Taking Woodstock. Jonathan next stars in the independent feature, C.O.G., based on the short story by David Sedaris, which recently premiered at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival, and he will also soon lend his vocal talents to the role of Kristoff in Disney's upcoming animated feature, Frozen. Among Groff's other film credits include roles in Robert Redford's The Conspirator and the independent drama, Twelve-Thirty.
Lindsay Mendez most recently starred as Rose Fenny in the World Premiere musical Dogfight at Second Stage Theatre Company, directed by Joe Mantello. Broadway: "Bless The Lord" in the 2011 revival of Godspell, Everyday Rapture (Roundabout), Grease. Off-Broadway: Everyday Rapture (Second Stage Theatre Company), The Marvelous Wonderettes (West Side Theatre). Other Credits: Love's Labour's Lost (directed by Alex Timbers), Jacques Brel Is Alive and Well and Living in Paris (TRTC), Unknown Soldier (O'Neill), Ryan Scott Oliver's 35MM (Galapagos Art Space), The Trouble With Doug (NAMT, directed by Victoria Clark), Princesses (NAMT, Goodspeed, 5th Avenue Theatre). Mendez can be heard in NYC singing jazz and contemporary music with her collaborator, jazz pianist Marco Paguia (www.LMandMP.com). Together, they will make their Lincoln Center debut with the American Songbook series in the Kaplan Penthouse on March 29, 2013. She is also a member of the League of Broadway Super Friends, a five-person band singing to benefit organizations in need. www.LindsayMendez.net
Sherie Rene Scott. Actor, singer, and writer known for her work in numerous theatrical productions including: Everyday Rapture, written by Dick Scanlan and Scott, directed by Michael Mayer. Everyday Rapture received Tony Award nominations for Best Actress in a Musical and Best Book. In addition, the show received Best Musical nominations from the Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle, and Lucille Lortel Awards. Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown (Drama Desk nomination), Ursula in Disney's The Little Mermaid (Outer Critics Circle nomination), John Guare's Landscape of the Body directed by Michael Greif (Obie Award, Lucille Lortel Award), Dirty Rotten Scoundrels directed by Jack O'Brien (Tony, Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle Award nominations), Elton John and Tim Rice's Aida (Derwent Award), Tommy (OBC), Rent, The Last Five Years directed by Daisy Prince (Drama Desk nomination), Debbie Does Dallas, Randy Newman's Faust, and Kander & Ebb's Over and Over (Helen Hayes nomination). With Kurt Deutsch, she founded both Sh-K-Boom Records and Ghostlight Records, producing over 120 albums, garnering several Grammy nominations and Grammy Awards, most recently for the cast album of The Book of Mormon. Sh-K-Boom/Ghostlight Records also received a 2006 Drama Desk Award for dedication to the preservation of musical theatre through cast recordings. www.sh-k-boom.com and www.ghostlightrecords.coM. Scott may be heard on several Grammy Award-winning or nominated cast albums, a single with jazz great Bill Charlap, a Billboard hit single with Elton John, as well as her own self-produced critically acclaimed recordings, "Sherie Rene...Men I've Had" and "Everyday Rapture." Scott premiered a new work in New York City this fall entitled, Piece of Meat, with musical direction and arrangements by Todd Almond, at 54Below. Her extensive training includes graduating from The Neighborhood Playhouse School of Theatre in New York City, and at least nine months selling shoes on Columbus Avenue.
Will Swenson most recently was seen in the MTC hit Murder Ballad. Before that he was seen on Broadway starring in the hit musical Priscilla: Queen of the Desert. Prior to that Swenson received a Tony and a Drama Desk Award nomination for his performance as Berger in the Broadway revival of Hair. He also played the role on London's West End. Other Broadway credits include: 110 in the Shade, Lestat, and Brooklyn: the Musical. Off-Broadway: Rock of Ages, Two Gentlemen of Verona, Adrift in Macao, The Slugbearers of Kayrol Island, Camelot with the New York Philharmonic. Tours include Miss Saigon, We Will Rock You, and Fame! Film and television credits: "Gods Behaving Badly," "The Switch," "The Singles Ward," "The Good Wife," "Law & Order," "6 Degrees." Swenson is also a film maker. His first film Sons of Provo about a clueless Mormon boy band, which he directed, co-wrote, and starred in, won several film festivals. He will soon be directing the new feature Facing East.
Betsy Wolfe is currently playing Rosa Bud/Dierdre Peregrine in the Broadway revival of The Mystery of Edwin Drood. Next month she heads to Second Stage to play Cathy in the revival of The Last 5 Years. Other NYC credits include Everyday Rapture, 110 in the Shade on Broadway, and Merrily We Roll Along at Encores! Regionally, she created the role of Mary Ann Singleton in Tales of the City at American Conservatory Theatre. Other regional roles include Mrs. Walker in Tommy at DTC and Evelyn Nesbitt in Ragtime at Paper Mill. She also appeared in the San Francisco and Boston productions of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. She has appeared as a soloist for more than 25 symphony and pop orchestras across the U.S. and internationally, appearing at Carnegie Hall and the London Coliseum, among others. At 23 she made her concert debut at Carnegie Hall as a headliner with the Cincinnati Pops under Maestro Erich Kunzel. Wolfe was a guest soloist for the New York City Ballet where she performed at Lincoln Center and at The Coliseum in London. She holds a BFA in musical theatre from Cincinnati Conservatory of Music (CCM).
For more information on MTC, visit www.ManhattanTheatreClub.com.


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A Syracuse magician said he mailed himself to Las Vegas as part of a promotional stunt. But top among the skeptics is the service the magician claimed to use: UPS.
Wade Whitcomb, who performs under the name Wade Live, told the (Syracuse) Post-Standard that he was helping a friend perform a publicity stunt to launch a new Web business. The group filmed portions of the mailing and posted a video on YouTube (shown below).
Whitcomb's roomy box was stocked with a change of clothes, water, a box of Cheez-Its, potato chips and chocolate. He sat on a bench equipped with hand rails, so he could stay secure when the box was being moved. The trip took 25 hours, he said.
But UPS said the chances of such a journey are nil. The box would have been subjected to unspecified security measures, and the trip would have been very cold, said spokesperson Dan McMackin. However, if Whitcomb actually made the trip, he's facing some hot water:
"If we find out he somehow did this, we'll prosecute to the full extent of the law," he said. "We'll alert the authorities and we'll prosecute to the fullest."
Whitcomb is hoping to cash in on the resulting PR, with some talk show appearances or a TV commercial.
"There's two things. One, UPS is going to be probably mad that I did this. Or it kind of proves how good they are. I mean, I didn't get hurt. I got to my destination," Whitcomb said.
The crux: The tracking number. UPS can't verify the delivery was made without it; Whitcomb and crew are withholding it so that no one gets in trouble.


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Yesterday, AT&T and Nokia released the slim and mostly-metal Lumia 925, bringing along with it one of the nation's largest LTE networks at a $99 price point ($429 off contract). Today, we go hands on with the latest Nokia offering and come away impressed.
Featuring 16GB of internal storage (12GB available), a 4.5-inch AMOLED display with ClearBlack and an 8.7MP PureView camera with that extra lens-element for improved sharpness, there's a lot to like about the Lumia 925. The phone is cool-to-the-touch due to the aluminum frame and it comes in elegant black (as opposed to T-Mobile's brighter white offering). The OS is build 1328 (GDR2) and like other AT&T GDR2 devices, unfortunately lacks Data Sense.
Though the device omits the extra 16GB of storage found on the Lumia 920 and 1020 and neglects wireless charging, the Lumia 925 offers a more conservative and sophisticated style than those other two devices. Simply put, this device looks fantastic just lying there with the Glance screen on and the cool, reflective metal and display.
Replacement for the Lumia 920? Nope, just a much thinner and lighter sister-device for a different audience.
We've reviewed the Nokia Lumia 925 in the past and did a follow up hands on with the T-Mobile version, but look for a mini-review of the AT&T variant in the coming days. For now, you can watch our unboxing video and check out our high quality photos.
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|MLBPA Press Release
Hudson underwent Tommy John surgery on Aug. 8, 2008, and missed all but the final month of the 2009 season. After finishing 2-1 in seven starts in 2009, Hudson picked up where he left off by finishing with a record of 17-9 in 2010 -- helping guide the Braves to the National League Wild Card. His 34 starts in 2010 tied for second among all NL hurlers, and he finished tied for fourth in the NL in wins and was sixth in ERA. This is Hudson's first Players Choice Award.
Guerrero helped propel the Texas Rangers to the 2010 American League West Division championship by batting .300 with 29 homers (tied for ninth in AL), 178 hits, 27 doubles and 115 RBI (fourth in AL/sixth in MLB). After appearing in 100 games for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in 2009, Guerrero appeared in 152 games for the Rangers this past season, and his 29 homers were the most he's hit in a single season since belting 33 in 2006. This is Guerrero's first Players Choice Award.
The Players Choice Awards annually honor the outstanding player, rookie, pitcher and comeback player in each league, while the Player of the Year and Man of the Year awards bestow top honors without regard to league. Balloting for the Players Choice Awards was conducted in September under the supervision of accounting firm KPMG.
2010 Players Choice Award winners in all categories will designate charities to receive grants totaling $260,000 from the Major League Baseball Players Trust, the charitable foundation created and run by the players themselves. The Players Trust raises funds and attention for issues affecting the needy and promotes community involvement. Since 1992, the Players Trust has recognized the outstanding on-field and off-field performances of Players Choice Awards winners by contributing $3 million to charities around the world. For additional information, please visit www.MLBPLAYERS.com or visit the Players Trust channel on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/user/MLBPlayersTrust.
Below please find the complete list of 2010 Players Choice Awards finalists as well as the ESPN Radio broadcast schedule for the awards announcements. Go to www.ESPNRadio.com to find an ESPN Radio station near you or to listen live.
2010 Players Choice Awards finalists (winners in bold, underlined)
American League:
Outstanding Player: Jose Bautista (Toronto), Miguel Cabrera (Detroit), Josh Hamilton (Texas)
Outstanding Pitcher: Felix Hernandez (Seattle), David Price (Tampa Bay), CC Sabathia (NY Yankees)
Outstanding Rookie: Wade Davis (Tampa Bay), Neftali Feliz (Texas), Austin Jackson (Detroit)
Comeback Player: Freddy Garcia (Chicago White Sox), Vladimir Guerrero (Texas), Francisco Liriano (Minnesota)
National League:
Outstanding Player: Carlos Gonzalez (Colorado), Albert Pujols (St. Louis), Joey Votto (Cincinnati)
Outstanding Pitcher: Roy Halladay (Philadelphia), Ubaldo Jimenez (Colorado), Adam Wainwright (St. Louis)
Outstanding Rookie: Jaime Garcia (St. Louis), Jason Heyward (Atlanta), Buster Posey (San Francisco)
Comeback Player: R.A. Dickey (NY Mets), Tim Hudson (Atlanta), Aubrey Huff (San Francisco)
Either league:
Player of Year: Carlos Gonzalez (Colorado), Josh Hamilton (Texas), Joey Votto (Cincinnati)
Man of the Year: Torii Hunter (LA Angels of Anaheim), Brandon Inge (Detroit), Troy Tulowitzki (Colorado)
ESPN Radio broadcast schedule for 2010 Players Choice Awards
Monday, Oct. 25 - AL/NL Comeback Players - Scott Van Pelt (1-4 p.m. ET)
Tuesday, Oct. 26 - AL/NL Outstanding Rookies - Scott Van Pelt (1-4 p.m. ET)
Wednesday, Oct. 27 - NL Outstanding Player - Scott Van Pelt (1-4 p.m. ET)
Wednesday, Oct. 27 - AL Outstanding Player - Doug Gottlieb (4-7 p.m. ET)
Thursday, Oct. 28 - AL/NL Outstanding Pitchers - Mike & Mike (6-10 a.m. ET)
Friday, Oct. 29 - Marvin Miller Man of the Year & Player of the Year - Mike & Mike (6-10 a.m. ET)
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The Office of International Programs is pleased to announce Barnard's Global Symposium Student Fellows. These students will travel to India in March to attend the College's 4th Annual Global Symposium and assist with a leadership workshop for high school students from around Mumbai.
Shilpa Guha is a senior majoring in political science and human rights, with a minor in French. She has interned for the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom at the United Nations and in Geneva, Switzerland. She is presently interning at Human Rights Watch. On campus, she is a coordinator for AfterHours Tutoring, a Community Impact youth group, and she works as a research assistant at the Barnard Center for Research on Women. After graduation, she hopes to contribute to women's initiatives in India and eventually worldwide.
Sara Lederman is a senior majoring in anthropology, with a minor in religion. She is a Constellation Leader and is involved with a number of performance arts groups on campus. She is also the managing editor of Sanctum, Columbia's undergraduate journal of religious thought. This past summer, she worked with Sesame Workshop India in Delhi, conducting education policy research. While there, she also conducted research for her thesis, which explores the ways that young women in urban slums see themselves as teachers in their communities.
Jordan Borgman is a junior majoring in comparative literature in English and Marathi. She has lived in Japan, Costa Rica, and India, and is familiar with Marathi, Japanese, Spanish, and Hindi/Urdu. While in India, she volunteered with a health project in rural Maharashtra, an experience that inspired her passion for women's rights. At Barnard, she is involved with the Barnard/Columbia Rape Crisis/Anti-Violence Support Center and the campus branch of V-Day. She is excited for this opportunity to learn from leaders who are active in supporting Indian women.
Neharah Gill is a junior pursuing a double major in political science and human rights. Her academic interests center on South Asia, and she has taken a variety of courses in Barnard's department of Asian and Middle Eastern cultures as well as two years of Hindi language classes. Originally from Mumbai, she considers this a fantastic opportunity to learn from and share her own experiences with young women who could have been her classmates.
JungHee Hyun is a junior majoring in urban studies, with a concentration in environmental science. She is also an Athena Scholar. She has been actively involved with Barnard's Student Government Association and is currently a Resident Assistant. She is excited to see what Barnard can do beyond its gates and looks forward to learning from Indian women—both today's inspiring leaders and those of the future generation.
Zoe Namerow is a junior majoring in architecture, with a minor in art history. She is actively involved with McAC and played a key role in the recent design and implementation of the Hive, a new common space on campus. Her interest in India and the roles of women there stems from her architecture courses, where she has studied the groundbreaking and innovative work of several Indian women architects.


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(This information is up-to-date as of 11 a.m. Central, August 1, 2011.)
Following Tropical Storm Don, Shell redeployed its offshore personnel and, today, is ramping up Shell-operated production at the Perdido Spar in southwestern Gulf of Mexico. Drilling activities in the area are in the process of recommencing.
To find out more about our hurricane preparedness and evacuation and shut in procedures, please visit the Shell Hurricane Center.
NOTES AND DISCLAIMERS: Customers of Shell and its affiliates may have other specific inquiries related to storm or hurricane impacts and should contact their account manager with those questions. Nothing herein shall be construed as a declaration of force majeure. All declarations of force majeure will be made and related notices given in accordance with the provisions of the affected contracts.
Shell-specific production shut-in numbers are not issued externally. You can contact the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation, and Enforcement (BOEMRE) for overall Gulf of Mexico shut-in status, as of the previous day.


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The Legacy of the Netscape Browser
The Legacy of the Netscape Browser
Web cookies have often been derided as invaders of Web surfers' privacy, but this Netscape technology made it possible for sites to track visitor movements and helped enable key e-commerce capabilities such as shopping carts.
The Legacy of the Netscape Browser - Easy Web Editing
For many early Web users, the Composer piece of the Netscape Navigator suite was the first and easiest-to-use HTML editing tool. Much of the ease of use introduced in Composer can be traced to todays blogging systems.
The Legacy of the Netscape Browser - Clever Like a Fox
Firefox would not exist today if Netscape hadnt made the move to the open-source Mozilla browser.
The Legacy of the Netscape Browser - Frames of Mind
Frames in Web pages had their heyday in the late 1990s; since then, their use has dropped dramatically (which is mainly a good thing). Still, this Netscape technology lives on in many forms and is popular in portals and other business-oriented Web applica
The Legacy of the Netscape Browser - Top Development Influencer
One can make the argument that JavaScript, which started out as Mocha and then as LiveScript, is one of the most influential technologies to come out of Netscape. AJAX (Asynchronous JavaScript and XML) and many other key Web 2.0 technologies wouldnt exis
The Legacy of the Netscape Browser - Rich Web Images
Much of what made the early Netscape browser stand out from its rivals was its ability to manage and display images within Web pages.
The Legacy of the Netscape Browser - Apt Description
Developed as a way to describe Web site content to a browser, Netscapes RSS technology was adapted by others to become the key format for syndicating content on the Web-and in many ways was the driving force behind the growth of blogs.
The Legacy of the Netscape Browser - Safety Monitor
Built on top of earlier work to create secure Internet connections, Netscapes SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) made it possible for sites and visitors to communicate securely, making safe e-commerce a reality.
The Legacy of the Netscape Browser - Mail Call
While most early adopters of the Netscape suite chose it because of the browser, the Mail component quickly became one of the most popular free e-mail clients. E-mail may be moving to a Web-based platform, but many users still appreciate the free Thunderb
The Legacy of the Netscape Browser - The Web as OS
Though ambitious ideas about the browser as operating system never became a reality (outside of the disappointing WebTop), they were scary enough to cause Microsoft to make Netscape (the company) enemy No. 1. Now, with the growth of next-generation Web ap
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Topic: Ironman (SPOILERS AHEAD)
Well, just saw Ironman. I thought it was damn good. BUT...not good enough for the hype (sp?). It was a really fun movie, and it took a comic book movie into a direction that most of the comic movies should do: FUN. Most of the comic book films are going with the darker side. (With Batman it suits him of course so no problem there). I felt that with this movie, instead of having a super serious super hero movie, they made it into a fun movie and were serious when necessary.
I thought Robert Downey Jr. made the perfect Tony Stark, but the film had the same problem that the Ironman comics did...a shaky foe. The antagonist in this case was Stark's partner, but he didnt really fit an EVIL character that well. He was just...bad, but not very sinister and evil.
Of course I also would have liked to see more Ironman moments. More of Ironman doing what Ironman does. But it was the first movie, so I can just pass it off as Ironman needing more of an introduction this time around. The sequel, I hope, should have alot more action, gadgets and fighting.
Over all the movie was still pretty cool. They didnt mess up the Ironman suit, it is freaking extremely cool and I want one. They stuck to Ironman's origins pretty well. The funny parts were funny, the serious parts were serious, and the action scenes were....actiony. So it was a great movie...but some part of me feels that theres something missing. (any thoughts) More on that later.
The fact that at the end, Stark reveals to the press that he is Ironman may be something that pisses off alot of ppl...but I'm ok with it. Its not something very wise in Stark's shoes, but they did well with the movie so lets just see how it plays out. Have faith ppl.
So...what do you think?
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Jan 29, 2013 Los Angeles Times
Tribune Co. has named Edward Lazarus, a former high-ranking Federal Communications Commission official and one-time federal prosecutor in Los Angeles, as its executive vice president and general counsel.
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Lazarus, 53, is the first key hire for Tribune's new chief executive Peter Liguori, who took office this month. Tribune, parent company of the Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune and KTLA-TV Channel 5 and WPIX Channel 11, emerged from protracted bankruptcy proceedings Dec. 31 with new ownership and plans to redefine the Chicago-based company's leadership and direction.
"This is a company with tremendous opportunities, iconic brands and wonderful businesses," Lazarus said in an interview. "And I'm excited to work with a CEO whom I've known for 30 years."
Lazarus and Liguori, a former Fox and Discovery Communications executive, attended Yale University together in the early 1980s. They maintained their friendship over the years, including when Lazarus was a partner at the law firm Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld in Los Angeles. At the time, Liguori was a top programmer for News Corp.'s FX and later Fox networks.
Lazarus, who worked as a federal prosecutor in Los Angeles in the late 1990s, joined the FCC four years ago as chief of staff for the agency's chairman Julius Genachowski. Lazarus served for three years, helping navigate difficult issues including clashes over Internet access rules and the review of the Comcast merger with NBCUniversal.
He said he stepped down from the FCC because "it was time to let someone else take the reins." He then served as a fellow at the Aspen Institute.
Lazarus' hiring signals that Liguori and Tribune's new owners, including Oaktree Capital Management and Angelo, Gordon & Co., are interested in a top lawyer who is familiar with the inner workings of the FCC. The company has been lobbying the FCC to repeal cross-ownership rules that prevent media companies from owning TV stations and newspapers in the same market.
Tribune currently has an FCC waiver to allow dual ownership in Los Angeles and Chicago. But those waivers would not automatically extend to new owners, should Tribune sell its newspapers in those markets.
Lazarus, who started Tuesday, said it was too early for him to say whether the company planned to sell its newspapers. He comes to the job familiar with the pages of the company's properties, including the L.A. Times. Lazarus has written opinion pieces and book reviews for the Times. He also has written two books: "Black Hills/White Justice: The Sioux Nation Versus the United States, 1775 to the Present" and "Closed Chambers: The Rise, Fall, and Future of the Modern Supreme Court."
"Eddie has an incredibly sharp mind, broad legal experience, and he played an important role at the FCC," Liguori said in a statement. "He is the perfect fit as our general counsel and will be a tremendous asset to the company and its media businesses."
Lazarus succeeds David Eldersveld, who joined Tribune nearly eight years ago and has served as general counsel since 2010. Eldersveld will remain with the company as a special advisor.
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I can't unlock the program with a correct serial number.
I have followed the proper procedure: 1. notifying admin about the problem, and 2. requested help from support, but have heard nothing back - not even an acknowledgement of having received my mails.
Is this what can be expected?
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text: Damn, hockey players are an insanely tough group of people. Denis Sokolov, a longtime blueliner in the KHL, got sliced in the neck by accident on Monday, thanks to the wayward skate blade of an opposing player. It nicked his carotid artery and he preceded to gush blood all over the ice. However, he immediately got up and exited the arena, holding his hand to his blood-gushing neck. He's only expected to miss his team's next game, and I will never, ever complain about a paper cut ever.


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Olympic gold medalists Davis-White out of worlds
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) Olympic gold medalist ice dancers Meryl Davis and Charlie White will not compete at the world championships later this month.
The Americans announced Monday that they would not defend their world title in Saitama, Japan, on March 24-30. As far as their competitive future beyond worlds, White said in a news release that "we will leave our options open."
Alexandra Aldridge and Daniel Eaton will take their spot after finishing fifth at U.S. Championships in January. Madison Hubbell and Zachary Donohue, who were fourth, are sidelined because Hubbell needs surgery on a torn labrum in her left hip.
Madison Chock and Evan Bates and siblings Maia and Alex Shibutani, who both finished in the top 10 at the Sochi Games last month, will also represent the United States in ice dance.
Davis and White became the first Americans to win Olympic gold in ice dance.
"We feel that our incredibly positive Olympic experience is the culmination of and perfect ending to a wonderful four-year cycle," White said in the release.
The silver medalists, Canada's Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir, also said Monday they wouldn't attend worlds. They are expected to retire after winning gold at their home Olympics in Vancouver in 2010, when their training partners, Davis and White, took silver.
The three women who represented the U.S. in Sochi – Gracie Gold, Ashley Wagner and Polina Edmunds – will go to worlds. Gold was fourth at the Olympics and could contend for a medal in Japan with Yuna Kim's retirement.
Four-time U.S. champion Jeremy Abbott will skate at worlds before retiring. He will be joined by Max Aaron, the 2013 U.S. champ, who failed to qualify for the Olympics. In pairs, two-time reigning U.S. champs Marissa Castelli and Simon Shnapir, coming off a top-10 showing in Sochi, will compete along with Caydee Denney and John Coughlin, who were third at nationals to miss the Olympic team.


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Carlisle let a three-goal half-time lead slip as Hartlepool staged a second-half revival to snatch a 3-3 draw at Brunton Park.
With both sides safe from the threat of relegation they served up an entertaining final-day treat, although it should have been a stroll for Carlisle after first-half goals from Kyle Dempsey, Steven Rigg and Jason Kennedy had them looking set for a convincing win.
However, Michael Duckworth scored in between Jordan Hugill's brace after the break and the points were shared.
Carlisle made a brisk start and Scott Flinders was kept busy in the Hartlepool goal, tipping over a Kennedy header then blocking efforts from Rigg and Brad Potts.
Poolsl, whose journey had been delayed, looked slow out of the blocks in the first half although Hugill missed a great chance to snatch the lead against the run of play when he glanced his header across the face of goal from Jonathan Franks' cross.
Dempsey gave the hosts the lead in the 25th minute, regaining possession from his own free-kick to curl a shot into the bottom right-hand corner of the net from 20 yards.
Another Dempsey free-kick fed Potts whose deep ball was met by Rigg at the far post and he slid the ball home from close range for Carlisle's second goal in the 31st minute.
Two minutes later a scramble in the box led to Kennedy making it 3-0 with a close-range header.
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Doesn't India have its own rather booming movie industry? I could be mistaken, but don't they also have rather stringent rules for what's allowed to be shown in films (regarding nudity, swearing, etc.)? So US films (some) would be harder to see in the first place, possibly resulting in a thirst for bootlegs...but US movies might not be even permitted to be shown and hence camcorded if they're found to be violating those rules...
Whatever. India has internet too. Camcording is hardly the easiest way to obtain unauthorized copies.
Der, nevermind, missed that sentence. :{
What does personal correspondence have to do with fair use? :/
I'm surprised this hasn't happened yet. Gubmint could slash copyright to 10 years, but rightsholders could, and must, actively maintain their (registered) copyrights every year at a cost collected by the gubmint (perhaps tied to income brought by the copyrighted material). Or something. Something to reimburse taxpayers for all the time spent in court and congress over these things.
Seems part of the problem w/copyright abuse is that it's just too easy to have the copyright. There's no pushback, no payback, just more stick to wield over those who, via law, *permit* copyright to exist - the citizenry.
If I'd been eating Pringles when I read that line about Pringles, I'd've shot Pringles particles out of my nose from laughtersnorting.
(for real - why Pringles? was it lunchtime?)
It's terrifying that these people have the ear of policy makers...why is there no one to countermand them? No equally influential group or person imparting common sense?
Where are those people?
I get that there are albums that tell stories, the Wall being a primary example, and I get that the artist/s see them as not a collection of songs but one entire work, and I get that it is their prerogative to sell it as such.
What I don't get is not selling singles where you can (esp. when they've been available for a while now), eliminating that option could cut you out of some income since people will go elsewhere for them and not pay you a dime.
So I guess it isn't all about the money.
I love The Wall, but there are songs I'll skip (Vera Lynn), or even replay (Run Like Hell). Hope they don't mind. ;)
Considering there's no mention of this constant internet connection needed in the product description, I'd say those 1 star reviews stating such are extremely helpful to potential buyers.
By the by, I glanced through the Amazon product description and found no mention of a constant internet connection required...!
Yep, release day and the warning reviews roll in:
http://www.amazon.com/Assassins-Creed-2-Pc/dp/B001TOQ8R0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=videogames& amp;qid=1268168658&sr=8-1
"This item will be released on March 9, 2010."
US Amazon doesn't let you rate until the product's actually available, at least that's what I've always experienced, so tomorrow may see something quite different.
(I think UK Amazon *does* permit rating prior to availability? That's what I recall with Spore, but perhaps I'm mistaken.)
They handed that one to ya on a pie plate.
I've been told I have half a brain but know nothing about IT and I saw it coming. I have an internet connection that craps out whenever it likes, and visit websites that sometimes have server problems.
So...anyone with a quarter of a brain who deals with IT...or has internet...sorry, I don't have the brainhalf that does math.
More likely people who've never actually bought what they're expecting their customers to buy.
Aside from those that just don't know, think further, or care about DRM and how it can effect them, there's also a sympathy thing that goes on: I must buy this because I want the devs to be compensated for their work - it's not their fault that the publisher *insert pointless anti-customer type action undertaken to prey on fears that not doing such will preclude more game making or outright kill PC gaming here*.
Or they think they have reached the happy medium through buying and cracking. 'Cause it always gets cracked, right?
I've never looked at class actions as going for the big bucks, but more of a knock that shit off! type of thing when companies overstep or abuse the customer base.
I guess I always just assumed lawyers got paid, but the 'class' part meant that returns for so many suit members would always be small.
There are other reasons that would work, like properly matching region codes or patch applications or hardware issues or even user made content. EA has shown they're very capable of messing stuff up for legit games all on their own (TS2 Seasons - the 5th EP! - shipping with code that broke babies comes to mind; I recall a region code problem with a TS3 WA as well, I think it was the Australian release?). By design or by accident is sometimes hard to tell.
I'm not doubting your troubles at all nor am I trying to minimize your problems w/installation, it's just that if there were DRM issues I know they'd be blared from the rooftops over there in simland and I've not seen that. :/
Was that due to DRM, though? Or just crap coding on EA's part? I've seen many stories like yours, but not related to anything DRMish. Installing, patching, or playing the game seem to be the basis of problems with TS3, aheh.
Read the link (thanks) and one remark stood out:
[regarding the piracy process] "NOTE: Surprisingly this is MUCH easier than actually buying it on iTunes!!"
Seems that if your game is going to be pirated no matter what DRM you use, and you don't want to give up and walk out on a still pretty lucrative market, then making it better, easier or more attractive for the paying customer is about all you can do.
Well, it uses a disk check and that launcher thingy, but otherwise nothing destructive like Securom used on TS2 releases (why I don't buy from EA anymore - holding that grudge until they remove it but not holding my breath either).
Sims games sold over 100 million copies with nothing but a disk check prior to Securom. If they pulled a Spore-type DRM on TS3...yeesh, simmer RAEG! Seriously, that is a huge money-flinging fanbase you do not want to piss off.
Luckily, poop is a renewable resource. You just need to do it elsewhere than Utah.
Although it's hardly a scarce resource, so you'd need to copyright your DNA to really have any control.
And lots of swabs.


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After 12 months of partisan firefights in Washington, peace is breaking out on at least one front: the quest for a quick fix for the nation's economy.
The stimulus plan taking shape in Congress is likely to include targeted tax cuts and rebates for middle- and low-income Americans, tax breaks for business, and spending for unemployment insurance and food stamps. Lawmakers are talking about a stimulus package in the $100 billion to $150 billion range.
The plan gained important momentum Thursday when President Bush announced his support of the concept through a spokesman, and Ben Bernanke, chairman of the Federal Reserve, embraced the idea in testimony before the House Budget Committee.
The biggest breakthrough, however, came from Capitol Hill, where Democratic and Republican leaders, who rarely sit down to negotiate or even talk, quickly set aside two of the biggest obstacles to a deal this week.
Democratic leaders signaled that they would deal separately with controversial proposals to help delinquent homeowners caught in the housing crisis if they delayed the passage of a stimulus plan. GOP leaders said they would not insist on an extension of Mr. Bush's tax cuts, set to expire in 2010.
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After a meeting of the Blue Dog coalition on Wednesday, some members said that they were satisfied that concerns for fiscal discipline could be met if Congress committed to offsetting the costs of the fiscal stimulus plan in the next three to five years.
"I would like to see us pick a reasonable period of time to pay for a stimulus package," says Rep. Adam Schiff (D) of California, a member of the House Appropriations Committee. Congress can't stimulate the economy by adding funds if, in the same year, it offsets the spending, he says.
"But we don't want to take long-term tax breaks that people here have talked about for years and package them as a stimulus plan. It needs to be temporary and targeted on people who put money back into the economy," he adds.
Some GOP conservatives say that this may be the last chance in the 110th Congress to permanently extend the Bush tax cuts, which are set to expire in 2010. "Let us not assume that 2010 is so far in the future [that] it's not affecting decisions today," said Sen. Robert Bennett (R) of Utah, a member of the Joint Tax Committee, who favors extending the tax cuts as part of a stimulus package. With the highest corporate tax rate of any developed nation, the prospect of big tax hikes in two years has to be a part of "the kind of long-term economic thinking we need to do," he added.
Democratic and Republican leaders of the House and the Senate opened discussions with Bush on a conference call Thursday. Talks over the stimulus plan will continue in a White House meeting next Tuesday. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says that she hopes to have the particulars of an agreement coming out of that meeting.
"My confidence springs from the fact that it's so urgent for the American people," she said in a press briefing Thursday. "I hope that one month from now, we will be watching the effects of the legislation we have passed."


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Never before has a date in history been so significant to so many cultures, so many religions, scientists, and governments. 2012 is an epic adventure about a global cataclysm that brings an end to the world and tells of the heroic struggle of the survivors.
2012 Release Date
In Theaters November 13, 2009
2012 Credits
Starring: Thandie Newton, John Cusack, Woody Harrelson, Amanda Peet, Danny Glover, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Oliver Platt
Written By: Roland Emmerich, Harald Kloser
Directed By: Roland Emmerich
Produced By: Roland Emmerich, Harald Kloser
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As we put a cap on the cinematic year, we wanted to go back and single out the duos who turned our heads with combustible on-screen chemistry. We admit to cheating in at least one selection, and we admit an over-reliance on the Hollywood "bromance." But we think it's a great list.
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The Top 10 Movies Of 2012: Mack's List
The following ten movies are the ones that have really stuck with me. They're the ones that have gotten better with months or weeks of age and have separated themselves from the pack. Some of them will definitely be nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards and others will not even be considered. Some of them you'll probably agree with, and some of them will probably make you laugh and doubt my credibility.
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The 10 Best Action Movie Scenes Of 2012
This year, the industry's top action directors choreographed breathless scenes in dingy Indonesian tenements, in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, in cramped European hotel rooms and beneath the streets of Gotham City. Here are the 10 Best Action Scenes from 2012.
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Looking back a year full of movies you have to remember the bad with the good. We can celebrate the best of the best and express our love and appreciation for them, but for the sake of balance it's important to look back at the ones that we expected more from – the ones that didn't deliver on expectations or hopes. These are the titles we see in theaters and leave saying, "Man, I wish that was better."
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Though the GIF is now 25 years old, the raw animation format is having a moment in 2012. This internet sensation has been the source of countless memes as well as a way to succinctly capture our favorite pulp culture moments, and express oh-so-many feelings. So what better way is there to look back on the year in movies—its blockbusters, bombs, and breakouts—than through this looping web essential?
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This has been a big year for blockbuster films - a year that we've been waiting for a long time. Joss Whedon delivered his version of The Avengers ; Christopher Nolan completed his Dark Knight Trilogy with The Dark Knight Rises; Gary Ross kicked off the start of The Hunger Games franchise; Bill Condon ended Twilight; Peter Jackson went back to Middle-earth for The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey...
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Looking back on the movies of 2012 there's plenty to rave about, from powerful performances, to daring directors, and scintillating screenplays. This list pays a bit of tribute to all three, praising those lines of dialogue that are not only endlessly fun to quote, but also perfectly captured a key element of a feature's theme, character or story.
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Top 10 Facial Hair Statements Of 2012
Part of putting together our end of year coverage here at Cinema Blend is recognizing trends that have emerged in film over the past twelve months. And undoubtedly, the movies of 2012 were overflowing with massive moustaches, billowing beards and even some eye-catching eyebrows. So, we've picked some of the boldest facial hair statements for a very special top ten list.
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The Dark Knight Rises Had The Most Watched Movie Trailer On YouTube In 2012
While the system has its problems and flaws, YouTube is a pretty great thing. In addition to being an outlet that allows people to post all kinds of original content for all of the internet to see, it's also a great haven for movie trailers, a place where you can type in the name of your favorite movie and instantaneously get any of its preview. But of all the movies that were released in 2012, which feature's trailer received the most hits on YouTube?
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Creating this list has filled me with a dizzying amount of joy and dread. Really, 2012 was a year that offered so many examples of daring and thrilling cinema that it was difficult to even determine what the criteria should be for a list of my personal ten favorites. In the end, I went with my gut, selecting those films that not only hit me hard in the theater, but also lingered with me for days, weeks, or months afterwards, and which I can still vividly recall.
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Tom Hardy Tops List Of 2012's Biggest Movie Stars
Hardy has steadily ascended up the ranks thanks to films like Inception and Warrior. And yes, he played Bane in Chris Nolan's The Dark Knight Rises. But his other two films from 2012 -- Lawless and This Means War -- were largely overlooked, so I'm a little shocked to see him leading the chart.
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Nobody can see all of the movies that come out in a year; there's not even enough time to catch up with all the good ones. We've all had the experience of reading a critic's year-end Top 10 less and slapping our heads, remembering that we heard great things about that one movie but never caught it. Or if you live in a small town, you're constantly frustrated that the movies critics are going crazy for never play anywhere near you
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Many consider 1982 to be one of the greatest years in movie history. With titles like E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial, Blade Runner, The Thing, Poltergeist, Fast Times at Ridgemont High, Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, and many other influential, revolutionary, unforgettable movies, it's a year that will always be remembered as a landmark in pop culture history. And now 30 years later we have a year that could very well end up being remembered the same way.
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I woke up this morning with no idea of what Con was going to be, and now I have a better idea of what Con is going to be, but feel a little bad for being semi-attracted to an underage Pikachu (you'll see - why'd she have to make a cute face?)
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George Lucas Believes World Will End In 2012: This Explains So Much
Normally I'd dismiss a story like this as celebrity gossip, and not worth covering here in our movies section. Except, well, maybe it explains a lot about what George Lucas has done to the Star Wars
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NASA Says Roland Emmerich's 2012 Is The Most Absurd Sci-Fi Film
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Avatar And Star Trek Compete For Effects Oscar
Even though at this point, it seems all but certain Avatar will win it, The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced this morning that there are now officially seven eligible movies
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Weekend Box Office - 2012 Cashes In On Trashing Earth
Nothing helps get people into the holiday spirit like a movie about the end of the earth. Americans welcomed the chance to watch a CGI world crash and burn before their Thanksgiving dinners do the same, handing over a hefty $65 million
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NASA Tells Us Why 2012 Won't Happen
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Len Wiseman Is The Next Guy To End The World
We have no more details on what Wiseman plans for this particular version of our demise, but if he he brings in the Lycans from the latest Underworld movie he directed, we are officially uninterested
Katey Rich Nov 10, 2009
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As for why it's taken so long to get the sequel started, you can blame George W. Bush. "In Independence Day, it was about a king who leads his country into a fight against an outside invader. I didn't want to make that movie during the Bush years.
Katey Rich Nov 05, 2009
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Roland Emmerich Axed Muslim Destruction From 2012 Out Of Fatwa Fear
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The Valdez High School volleyball team put on quite a show for the home crowd last weekend. The Lady Bucs went 14-1 against Cordova, Kotzebue, Glennallen, Barrow, Galena, Houston, and West Valley's junior varsity team over two days to win the Valdez Invitational.
Day 1
Valdez had no problems on the first day. The Lady Bucs went 8-0 during the round robin portion of the tournament.
"It was a really nice day," Coach Cassie Carey said. " Everything seemed to just fall into place. The girls played with a high intensity level."
Despite going undefeated, Carey admits there were times when the team struggled.
"Sometime we struggled with serving and that's because I usually have place serve," Carey said. "When you are beating teams, it's a great time to take chances and try better at certain things like that."
The perfect day gave the Lady Bucs the number one seed in Gold Division.
Day 2
The Lady Bucs extended their winning streak to 12 when it beat West Valley, Barrow, and Cordova in the Gold Division. Valdez and West Valley finished 1 and 2, respectively, to earn berths in the championship match. Valdez's streak came to a halt after West Valley beat it in the first game, 25-22. The Lady Bucs rebounded to win the second game, 25-11. The Lady Bucs would take the third game, 15-9, to win the tournament title.
"It was intense," Caery said of the title game. "I was really happy that they were able to pull it off when we went to that third game."
The Lady Bucs stay at home this weekend for an Aurora Conference showdown with Monroe Catholic.
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For an experienced Valdez High School football team, the goal for this season was to have a .500 record and make the playoffs for the first time in school history. Those hopes were dashed when the defending Greatland Conference champion Nikiski dealt a crushing 53-0 home loss to the Bucs last weekend.
"We were physically out-manned," Bucs coach Lea Cockerham said. "Nikiski runs a very sophisticated offense. They caught us out-positioned."
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Muddy conditions were factors in the teams woes on offense, especially in the passing game. The Bucs were unable to get the offense moving in the first half.
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Valdez may not be playing for the conference title, but it will play for something. The Pipeline Trophy will be on the line as the Bucs plays Barrow for Homecoming. The Whalers are 4-1 this season and 3-1 in the conference. Kickoff time is at 1 p.m. this Saturday.
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JACKSON, Tenn. - The Lipscomb Bisons golf team will be out to rebound this week in the Grover Page Classic.
The tournament at the Jackson Country Club is the second of the spring for the Bisons. Coach Will Brewer expects a strong showing from his team based on workouts this past week after finishing in a tie for 11th at the North Ranch Intercollegiate hosted by Southern California and Pepperdine.
"They did not compete well," Brewer said. "They know that. Had we competed well, like we did this past fall, I think we would have finished in the top seven or eight.
"They realize they made some mental mistakes. And they made some strategic mistakes on a very severe golf course. It was a reality check. But I think it motivated them."
The California trip showed the effects of a lack of repetition, primarily due to the weather. Brewer also thought his players may have put additional pressure on themselves.
"They have greater expectations in their own minds because we did have a good fall," Brewer said. "They put a little internal pressure on themselves.
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Several players put in extra time in practice following the California trip, even practicing on two days off.
"They know they are close, but they are not quite there," Brewer said. "But they know by working on a couple of spots here and there and by making better decisions they are going to get there.
"We have to continue to do what we are doing and gradually improve. We will gradually be more confident."
Brewer has seen a higher level of play in preparation for the Grover Page Classic from his players, especially Alex Cox, Blanton Farmer and Dustin Wilder.
"It's a process," Brewer said. "I've learned in coaching that golf is such a mental game. If I can get them to continue to believe and focus on the mental part of it I think they will gradually get better.
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Kodomo was called home to Jesus Christ to continue his training and open Heavens Chapter of the
Mestizos MC on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013. A Graduate of Sierra High School in Manteca, worked as a Distribution Process Worker for Tracy Defense Depot, and owner / operator of Torres Dojo T.E.K. (martial arts studio) on Waterloo Road in Stockton. Kodomo was the Vice-President of the Mestizos Motorcycle Club.
Survivors: Elsa and Rudy Torres, mother and father, younger brother, Kainoa, fiancé, Mariangel Montano, and daughter Salia
Marie Montano Torres. He touched many lives and will be missed. He will be forever in our hearts.
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Hanson Robotics is one of the world's foremost creators of life-like androids. This gallery reveals how their robots are built and also where they're built: a quirky workspace in the home of founder Evan Hanson in Richardson, Texas.
This image shows the front view of an android designed to look and act like Bina Rothblatt. Its skin is made of a spongy elastic plymer called Frubber, which allows the kind of refined facial expressions that will be necessary, Hanson says, for humans to relate to and connect emotionally with their android counterparts.
Also see Bruno Maddox's related essay on the complicated relationship between humans and androids.
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