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FPTP is just as bad!
Sanjeev Sabhlok excerpts from an article in The Australian by Janet Albrechtsen[1] on why proportional representation (PR) is bad (for Australia). He uses this article as to why India should not adopt PR for elections. I counter that all the evils of PR as propounded by the article happen in India too which uses the first past the post (FPTP) voting system
Albrechtsen's salient points are:
- PR ensures extremist (I read as non-major)[2] parties get representation
- No centrist party gets a majority and thus has to enter coalition government with the smaller extremist parties
- Thus these smaller extremist parties hold the balance of power
- Policies not desirable to the greater centre have to be adopted so as to placate the extremist party.
- Under PR, voters cannot know, when they vote, what the future governing coalition will look like
- It takes months of horse-trading and backroom deals to form a new government
Refutation of Sanjeev Sabhlok's contention
Each of these above scenarios occur in India too which uses the FPTP system
|Table 1. Tally of Seats won by INC and BJP 1989-2009
|Lok Sabha[3]
|Total/% of seats
|Ninth (1989)[4]
|Not calculated[5]
|Tenth (1991)
|Eleventh (1996)
|Twelfth (1998)
|Thirteenth (1999)
|Fourteenth (2004)
|Fifteenth (2009)
- Non-major centrist parties get elected to the Indian Parliament.
- The major parties in India closest to the "centre" are the Indian National Congress (INC) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The last time the INC ever had a majority in the lower house of the Indian Parliament was in 1984.[6] The BJP has never achieved a majority on its own (it was formed in 1980)
- Thus even with FPTP 40-45% of the seats go to the non-major parties
- Thus the smaller parties hold the balance of power
- Smaller parties in India have also forced the government to adopt policies at variance with the major party.
- The Indian government's policy to allow foreign direct investment in the retail sector was derailed by the TrinaMool Congress (TMC) which has 20 (4%) of seats in the Lok Sabha and is a member of the current governing coalition.
- The Indian government barely survived a confidence motion in the Lok Sabha after the Left Front[8] having 60 (11%) seats withdrew support over the Indo-US civilian nuclear agreement[9]
- It is laughable to say that under PR voters cannot know, at the time of voting, what the future governing coalition will look like. Such phenomenon occur in FPTP too.
- In the UK general elections in 2010 no party had a majority resulting in a coalition between the Tories and the Lib Dems. At the time a tory voter or a lib-dem voter voted, s/he had no idea that there would be a future governing coalition (let alone what it would look like).[10]
- Voters who voted for the Lib Dems, after the party pledged not to raise tuition fees, wouldn't have known that the Lib Dems would vote for a tuition fee increase when in government as a coalition with the Tories.
- Voters who voted for the Tories, believing its manifesto promise to be tougher on Europe, wouldn't have known that the Tory PM Cameron would make a U-turn on his campaign promise to support a campaign by the European Parliament to reduce its monthly "travelling circus" to Strasbourg.
- In India, due to the emergence of non-major parties on to the national scene, parties usually contest elections as part of larger coalitions, which one may think gives the voter an indication of what the future governing coalition would look like. However such coalitions are extraordinarily fluid and regularly lose and gain members.
- The United Progressive Alliance (of which INC is the major member and which is now in power) has regularly lost members.
- The National Democratic Alliance (of which BJP is the major member and which is now in opposition) has also regularly lost members.
- In fact most of the smaller parties keep switching between the two major parties. Thus even in an FPTP system voters cannot know, when they vote, what the future governing coalition will look like.
- In the UK general elections in 2010 no party had a majority resulting in a coalition between the Tories and the Lib Dems. At the time a tory voter or a lib-dem voter voted, s/he had no idea that there would be a future governing coalition (let alone what it would look like).[10]
- The last objection to PR is that it leads to months of horse-trading and backroom deals to form a new government. Such horse trading and backroom deals are nothing new in India.
- Aaya Ram Gaya Ram politics in India have been going on for decades.
- Horse trading in Uttar Pradesh has a long and (un)distinguished history.
- In 1993 certain MPs of a small party were given "donations" of money to vote for the government and against a no-confidence motion (which the government survived).[11]
Thus given the above evidence I believe, unlike Sanjeev, that India does not need to be wary of proportional representation because any "ills" it has are already manifested in India with its FPTP system. Sanjeev's position therefore stands refuted.
A Theoretical and Philosophical argument againt Albrechtsen
Turning to a more theoretical and philosophical discussion regarding PR and FPTP, I wonder why Albrechtsen is hostile to small parties. Is it because as a supporter of one of the major Australian parties (the Liberals) she is does not like the feeling of having to negotiate and compromise with other duly elected representatives? It seems to me that the article is arguing that the centre should be allowed to ignore the non-central opinions, that the 60-70% of the electorate has the power to ignore the remaining 30-40% which does not agree with them.
Turning to the issue of smaller parties preventing the adoption of good policies by the centrist parties, what is preventing the centrist parties to come together in support of the good policy and freezing out the smaller parties. e.g. in a 11 seat legislature let's assume A has 5 seats, B has 4, and C and D have 1 each, with C and D being the non-centrist parties and A being in a coalition with C. If A is pushing a policy opposed by C with C threatening to leave the coalition why doesn't A solicit support from B? If it is a reasonably centrist (and thus desirable according to Albrechtsen[12]) policy then I don't see why B and A cannot negotiate some sort of acceptable compromise legislation. It is a failure of the major parties to come together to pass centrist policies and this failure is being disguised, by the likes of Albrechtsen, as the unreasonableness of the smaller parties.[13]
As for smaller parties forcing through undesirable policies, who is letting them? The major parties should be blamed for kowtowing to the smaller parties in their lust for power. If the policy is undesirable to the major party what is stopping it from telling the smaller party to take hike? The fear that it will lose a no-confidence motion? So is staying in power more important to the major party than opposition to bad policy? And instead of blaming the major parties Albrechtsen is blaming the small parties?
Australian Context
One point that should be made is that Albrechtsen wrote this piece in the Australian context. In Australia the upper house is elected by a PR system incorporating a single transferable vote with an "above the line" system. In this system a voter instead of individually ranking each candidate, ranks slates of candidates (each slate comprising of all the party candidates). Since the parties are in possession of these preferences they can then trade them with each other. While such trading agreements are published in advance, they are complicated enough such that it is difficult for the average voter to easily determine the fate of his or her preferences. In such a context parties get enormous power on how to direct the individual voter's vote. Thus it makes the parties powerful and also it abrogates the link between the elected official and the voters and weakens accountability. I agree with Albrechtsen and Sanjeev that such a system which gives so much power to parties is bad for democracy.[14]
Personally I prefer the Instant Runoff Voting System. This allows voters to show their support for smaller parties without the risk of a major party losing because of a divided vote. Given that the Freedom Team of India (FTI) is a fringe party I am surprised Sanjeev[15] would not be in favour of a system which will allow people to vote for FTI without fears of a wasted vote.[16]
A Note on Language
The last important point I want to note is the language used by Albrechtsen. She uses the word "extremist" and "fringe" to denote the non-major parties. This a point worth noting. By labeling the non-major parties as extremist and fringe Albrechtsen is attempting to confine them to beyond the pale. However what is left unexplained is on what basis should the major parties be respected? Because they are supported by a majority of the public? The smaller parties are to be ignored because they are not supported by the majority? That logic is no different from one justifying the tyranny of the majority; so why constrain[17] the power of a government duly elected by a majority? But is being extremist wrong? In a polity dominated by major parties which do not believe in free trade[18] a position supporting free trade is by definition extremist. In a world where mainstream policy favours protectionism support for free trade is extremist. In a polity where the major parties do not believe in personal liberty[19] a position believing in personal liberty and autonomy is by definition extremist.
Extremism in the defence of liberty is no vice. Moderation in the pursuit of justice is no virtue.[20]
A corollary to the above is the combination of Australia's compulsory voting system with Albrechtsen's view that fringe parties are not worthy of representation. It is akin to forcing people to go to the voting booth and then making them choose between alternatives which are both repulsive (one may be slightly less so than the other): "You must buy a car and it could be any colour you want as long as it's vomit green or feces brown."
By Albrechtsen's (and by extension Sanjeev's) logic parties such as Lok Satta and FTI that are fringe (and extremist given the pro-statist ideologies of both the INC and the BJP) do not deserve legislative representation.[21]
And the very last point. Majority government does not magically provide good policy and governance. A majority government is just as likely as a coalition to promulgate bad policy. It even finds it easier to ride rough-shod over individual freedom and liberty because there is no party in the legislature to challenge it. The only good government is a small government (whether minority or majority), constrained by a constitution with enough space for economic freedom and personal liberty to unleash the power of the free markets and free minds — the surest engine of human growth and progress.
[1] The Australian is the newspaper of the conservative establishment in Australia. Albrechtsen is a columnist for it. It is no surprise that the article is a paean to the establishment. ↩
[2] This is a major point which I will come to later. As of now I will restrict myself to pointing out that the label of "extremism" is used to delegitimise the smaller parties. ↩
[3] As of now its strength is 545 members ↩
[4] The second largest party in that election was the Janata Dal which thereafter split repeatedly ↩
[5] Because the INC and BJP were not the two largest parties ↩
[6] 426 seats; The BJP had 2 seats. ↩
[7] The minor partner was the AIADMK which had 18 MPs in a house of 545 (3%). It withdrew its support to the governing coalition because certain demands were not met e.g. dismissal of the then Tamil Nadu government run by AIADMK's arch rival DMK ↩
[8] A conglomeration of communist parties ↩
[9] The said agreement is a most complicated agreement and on which I am not an expert. However it goes to original anti-PR point that small parties have a disproportionate influence on policy. My point has been that such disproportionate influence exists in FPTP too. ↩
[10] One may object to this argument on the basis that it is not an apt analogy because in PR voters know that there would be a coalition, they only don't know what it would look like and that this was not the case in the UK, since the voters expected their party to win (not the lib-dems surely?). However final polls before the start of voting show that no major party was close to getting a majority of the seats, thus raising the spectre of coalition. ↩
[11] See also It's official; political bribery is tax-free. Ask the taxman, ↩
[12] Coalitions comprising of fringe parties produce "lower-quality policy and politics". Supra note 1 ↩
[13] The issue of FDI on retail in India is the example of such failure by the major parties. As has been detailed above the TMC held the governing coalition hostage. The BJP could have supported the governing coalition as it had supported the policy when in power. Of course needless to say it dropped such a policy when in opposition. ↩
[14] One rationale for why above the line voting was adopted is that since Australia enforces compulsory voting it behoves the administration to make voting as easy as possible. However above the line voting is an attempt to mitigate the impact of a bad policy viz. compulsory voting (based on the same rationale as conscription) by another bad policy such that the net result is even worse. ↩
[15] He is a member and supporter of the FTI. His writings on FTI. ↩
[16] Some may object that IRV denies the "one person one vote principle" but I disagree. While it may seem that the voters whose first preference candidate loses get to vote a second time for another candidate, nobody is preventing any voter from ranking any number of candidates. If a voter declines to choose any candidate apart from his/her first preference, it is no different from an eligible voter abstaining from an election in an FPTP system. ↩
[17] Courtesy Sanjeev Sabhlok. ↩
[18] Only 25 members of the US House of Representatives in the 108th Congress voted consistently in favour of free trade Free Trade, Free Markets: Rating the 108th Congress ↩
[19] The House of Commons passed, by large majorities, the Health Act 2006 which banned smoking in pubs. A private member's bill to exempt pubs from the 2006 ban was defeated in 2010 ↩
[20] This is a paraphrase. The actual quote is "I would remind you that extremism in the defense of liberty is no vice! And let me remind you also that moderation in the pursuit of justice is no virtue!" ↩
[21] I have purposefully referred to Sanjeev's writings on the two major parties of India given that his endorsement of the Albrechtsen's viewpoint would lead to their entrenchment in the Indian polity. ↩


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|Brothers Malcolm Young, George Young and Angus Young, 2012 (photo from Facebook)
UPDATE: DEC 12, 2017: This page will be updated soon with a piece on the deaths of George and Malcolm Young, and what they both meant to Australia rock, but for now, it's time to hear George, Angus and Malcolm Young back in 1973, recording as the Marcus Hook Band. This was the first big project for George Young and Harry Vanda after The Easybeats, and the first studio recordings for teenagers Angus and Malcolm.
Working from a heavily scratched vinyl, I've remixed some of the songs to highlight the guitar playing of the brothers Young. All the Marcus Hook Band songs are worth hearing in full. As well as being a test-run for Vanda and Young's Flash And The Pan, the month of late night 1973 studio recordings also revealed how incredible Malcolm and Angus sounded playing together, just how talented they were. And they could get it down in the studio, and do it fast..
AC/DC were born in these sessions - the swinging hard blues is already there, the boozy, chant-friendly pop, some of that AC/DC pummelling attitude, and the tone of the guitars. Oh, Boom. There's that sound.
I'll do a separate post for the rest of the remixes, but here's two for now, to remember the time in 1973, when George Young invited his younger brothers into a recording studio and created the sound of Australian pub rock, or at least, the Australian pub rock sound that would soon take on the world.
If you think that sounds like Malcolm Young on slide guitar, it probably is. The Angus Young solos are already signature. He was 17.
Remix of 'Watch Her Do It Now'
Remix of 'Goodbye Jane'
More To Come. The story of AC/DC is not yet done.
NOV 15, 2014: Angus Young Reveals Brother Malcolm Has Been Suffering Symptoms Of Dementia Since 2008, Kept Touring, Co-Wrote Riffs On New Album
SEPT 26, 2014 LATEST NEWS: Malcolm Young Officially Retires From AC/DC, New AC/DC Album 'Rock Or Bust' Announced For Late Nov Release, Track Listing Here
AC/DC Latest News, April 19: Brian Johnson Confirms AC/DC Future Still In Doubt - "I Don't Know What Happens Next"
By Darryl Mason
UPDATE: April 13, 2015 - Very happy to acknowledge, one year later, I was wrong in the below story in stating AC/DC would come to an end without Malcolm Young. AC/DC have now debuted their new first new live show in five years to mostly positive responses at Coachella, have sold more than 2 million tickets to concerts across Europe and the US and tickets are about to go on sale for stadium and arena shows Australia later this year.
Here's a few more predictions that may, or may not, turn out to be wrong:
- By the time AC/DC's 2015 tour winds down, they will have sold more than 4 million tickets, making it the Biggest Tour Of 2015.
- AC/DC have lots on open dates on their Australian tour (between the announced capital city shows), which means if tickets sell well, they could keep announcing more shows. Predicting this will happen, and AC/DC will play to more than 500,000 Australians by Christmas.
- AC/DC's new 'Rock Or Bust' album will be either the biggest selling album of 2015, or within the Top 3 best-selling.
ORIGINAL STORY FROM April 15, 2014 BELOW:
AC/DC are ending their 41 year career on a terribly sad note.
Plans were underway for a new studio album, their first since 2008's monumental Black Ice, and a '40th Anniversary' world tour, 40 huge shows across the globe.
More than a month ago, founding member, rhythm guitarist, co-producer and co-songwriter Malcolm Young had a stroke, which left a blood clot on his brain.
When AC/DC reunited at the start of April to begin a month of rehearsals, in the lead-up to new album recording sessions, Malcolm discovered he couldn't play. At least, he couldn't play like he used to play.
Nothing has been officially confirmed, as of this writing, but friends and family members have been discussing what happened to Malcolm for the past couple of weeks. The blood clot, resulting from the stroke, is believed to be why Malcolm couldn't keep working.
Although friends have described Malcolm's condition as serious, it doesn't mean he won't recover. People do get better after strokes, and people do recover lost skills.
But friends and family of band members believe the decision was made last week to call it quits.
Media in Australia have gone ballistic today on rumours of The End Of AC/DC, and it appears the news got out ahead of a planned official announcement from the band and management.
Right now, that announcement is expected Wednesday, April 16, and a press conference has been scheduled.
|Angus, Malcolm and George Young working on AC/DC songs in the mid-1970s, on piano
AC/DC won't continue playing and recording without Malcolm. It can't be done.
While Angus Young is the more famous, and more recognisable, AC/DC is most definitely Malcolm Young's band, he started AC/DC, under the guidance of big brother George Young (ex-Easybeats, and co-producer) and encouraged his younger brother Angus to join him, and take on the world.
Malcolm Young has been the quiet motivator and boss of the band for four decades, co-writing nearly all of AC/DC's classics, and making sure nothing happened to harm or damage the band's reputation, or disappoint the fans who've stuck by them for decades.
His passion for the band and its music, and integrity, were so intense, back in the 1970s he used to have fistfights with his younger brother, Angus, in the studio, when disagreements about a sound or riff couldn't be resolved. Proper punch-ups, teeth were lost, blood was drawn.
So that's it. AC/DC are coming to an end.
But what a career. AC/DC set out to conquer the world, and they did it, multiple times. Even the death of singer Bon Scott barely slowed them down, and only slightly delayed recording sessions for Back In Black.
Back In Black is still one of the biggest-selling albums in rock history, and AC/DC have easily sold more than 180 million albums, and probably half as many singles and DVDs and videos and special edition packages. They've influenced pretty much every hard rock, heavy rock and heavy metal band that has followed in their wake, including Nirvana, Metallica, you name them, they probably grew up loving AC/DC. And AC/DC are still in the record books for one of the biggest live audiences in rock history, playing to more than 1.6 million people in Moscow, in 1991. They were invited to play by the youth of Russia, who grew up on AC/DC bootlegs, after the fall of the Berlin Wall.
The band have been written off by critics, numerous times, but they stuck to their guns and beliefs and never compromised their sound. They were rarely, almost never, tempted by the musical fads that came and went over the decades. They dabbled in glam rock at the start of their career, but that barely lasted through the recording sessions of their debut album. Their fans wanted rock n roll, heavy rock, they could rely on, and that's what AC/DC delivered, across more than 14 albums, and numerous live-in-concert releases.
Malcolm Young never gave up on his belief that 1950s and 1960s rock n roll was rarely bettered, and he used the riffs and rhythms of black blues players as the basis for AC/DC's sound. He's also cited The Rolling Stones' Keith Richards as a key influence, and talks about that influence in the below interview.
The secret to Malcolm's playing, as Guitar Magazine explained, was open chords with the amps turned down, not up, and mics shoved right up close to capture all the details. He didn't churn out huge rock riffs through blasting amplifiers, his playing, and magic, is much more subtle than that, despite the rawness of the early studio albums.
I still reckon AC/DC's 2008 album Black Ice was amongst the best they made, right up their with Back In Back and Highway To Hell (their last album with Bon Scott), it's absolutely killer, and filled with excellent playing, classic AC/DC songs about rock n roll and some of Brian Johnson's better vocal performances. It's also pretty much a live-in-the-studio album, with minimal overdubs, just like they did it back in the Alberts Studio days in the mid-1970s.
Malcolm's work on Black Ice, in particular, is superb, not just the detail of his playing, but also his songwriting with brother Angus. They worked on the writing of the Black Ice songs for five years, and gave themselves the time to get it right. They nailed every single one, and Black Ice became the 2nd highest selling album of 2008.
Rock N Roll Dream, from Black Ice, is everything AC/DC was about. They wanted the rock n' roll dream, they got it, then they lived it.
"And it could be the very last time..."
Malcolm Young and his family have now returned to Australia. Everyone is hoping he makes a recovery, but close friends are saying the situation is not looking good, right now. Things may change. We can hope they change, and Malcolm recovers.
Instead of linking to an AC/DC classic, most of which you've probably heard a thousand times already, here's a rare treat instead - Malcolm Young's rhythm guitar from Let There Be Rock, way back in 1976.
Updates to follow
Mark Gable, from The Choirboys, provides another confirmation on the sad news about Malcolm Young:
"That is true, Malcolm is sick.An official comment/announcement from AC/DC management is still expected today.
"From what I understand, and it's even been confirmed in part by his son Ross (Young), that it would appear Malcolm is unable to perform anymore.
"It's not just that he is unwell, it's that it is quite serious. It will constitute that he definitely won't be able to perform live.
"He will probably not be able to record."
Fairfax media claims the following is from a "family source":
It is understood Young returned to Sydney with his family before Christmas and was having in-home care at his house in East Balmain. He is now said to be having difficulty remembering familiar faces and having increasing problems communicating.
"His memory loss is so bad it is consistent with Alzheimers or dementia although we do not know that is what it is. There has been talk about cancer too."
UPDATE: Brian Johnson has spoken to the UK Telegraph. He said members of the band are still planning to meet in the studio in May, "and have a plonk." On the future of AC/DC, he said:
"I wouldn't like to say anything either way about the future. I'm not ruling anything out. 'That might be the last we hear from anyone in AC/DC for now about a new album, or tour, or Malcolm Young's illness, for now. Sounds like there won't be a media conference, and the studio sessions will be to see if anyone comes up with new songs and if they're worth recording. We can only hope.
UPDATE: AC/DC have officially confirmed Malcolm Young will have to "take a break" from the band due to ill health, rest of the band will try to "make new music." Click for the full story
More Rock Writing From Darryl Mason Here - Ozzy Osbourne, Jeff Buckley, Silverchair, Kyuss
From The Orstrahyun archive:
When AC/DC Were Glam
AC/DC: The Product
AC/DC: Kings Of Father's Day
2008: AC/DC - The Musical?

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Chop Cut Rebuild UpdateTo get this month's Classic Life rolling along, we made a surprise return visit to Classic Industries to see how the build of their '53 Chevy shop truck was progressing towards its seasonlong stint on the Speed Channel's Chop Cut rebuild. It was obvious that Mark Vogt, Edgar Soler, and the Classic Industries crew had been busy since our last visit-when we discovered a change in plans from the original premise of restoring Classic Industries' '53 had transformed into a fresh start based around a brand-new replacement cab. our spy photos reveal that, used in conjunction with TCI's recently introduced '47-'55 first-series rolling chassis, the brand-new cab is definitely on the fast track towards building an Advance-design pickup from the ground up. of course, this is not to say that there won't be a lot of chopping, cutting, and rebuilding-because there's going to be a ton of trick one-off ideas poured into the '53 before it's all said and done.
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There is a pretty cool National Geographic road show touring shopping centres in Hungary right now, an augmented reality installation that lets the thousands of people passing by interact with the type of content they would find on the National Geographic channel, from dolphins and dinosaurs to leopards, spacemen and lots more.
It works by placing a huge digital screen and high-powered camera in front of an AR marker that is stuck to the ground. As people step onto the marker, the content comes alive on the big screen in front of them. A neat little trick here was having what looked like a park ranger (or something!) who was there to help people interact with the augmented reality content and make the whole installation a little more interesting. Created by the guys at AppShaker.


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Is Watchmen a Failure?
Elizabeth Rappe wrote a nice piece for Cinematical today in which she questioned whether Watchmen, on the back of its 67 per cent second-week drop-off and trouncing by Race to Witch Mountain, itself admittedly exceeding expectations.
The film has garnered mixed reviews so its critical success is maybe debatable, but the achievement, be it artistic or purely admirable, is there for all to see. It may be far from perfect, but Watchmen is undoubtedly an incredible piece of comic book movie making, more uncompromising in its vision than anything to have come before.
Business-wise, it should never have been expected to make Dark Knight-like money, or even 300 money. 300 may not have had a built in audience, but it was easy to watch, entirely comprehendible and only 90 minutes long. By contrast, Watchmen is a 2-and-a-half hour plus marathon of hero deconstruction, paranoia and psychological exploration, even if not all of those things fully interested the action-minded Zack Snyder. Rappe points to an article by CHUD's Devin Faraci on which he notes the film had a bigger opening that both Batman Begins and Superman Returns, both slower and less conventional comic book franchise movies for sure but coming with existing audiences and nostalgic appeal.
Maybe it won't be a supersize hit, but take into account the mitigating factors surrounding it. 1) It is not part of any franchise. 2) The book on which it is based is canonised to an extreme which few books, let alone comics, are ever exalted to and is view with trepidation by large swathes of the marketplace for being a geek bible, itself a turn-off for so many unable to believe that comics can be a serious business. 3) The film is extremely violent and gained a US 'R' and an 18 certificate in the UK. This significantly drops the chances of continued business as those over the age of eighteen tend to work/have social lives/have children or families/have online role-playing games to get on with and therefore are not great repeat viewers.
I don't know if failure really the right word. The box-office will be considered disappointing given the budget and the blanket promotional activity, but it pleased the fans and gained extra respect for Warner Bros for putting it out. The studio is now leading the pack in attracting filmmakers who are concerned about having to play the game and could become a home to a new, post-recession vein of filmmaking talent driving through. Watchmen may not be a world-beater, but I'm pretty certain it's not a failure either.


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Obama the Verb
From the blogosphere comes news that President Obama's name has become an eponym, but not in English. In Japanese, Obama has transformed into obamu — a verb that means, according to one blogger, "to ignore inexpedient and inconvenient facts or realities."
On his blog "Japan from the Inside Out," Bill Sakovich (aka "Ampontan") quotes a contributor to a mailing list for Japanese-English translation on the new verb obamu, now becoming popular on the campus of Kyoto University:
It means something along the lines of, 'to ignore anything which appears to make you likely to fail or (be) wrong, and blindly surge ahead (preferably chanting, "yes we can, yes we can")'."Sakovich also found this example in a September 22 entry in a slang collection compiled by the Japanese Teachers' Network in Kitakyushu:
obamu: (v.) To ignore inexpedient and inconvenient facts or realities, think 'Yes we can, Yes we can,' and proceed with optimism using those facts as an inspiration (literally, as fuel). It is used to elicit success in a personal endeavor. One explanation holds that it is the opposite of kobamu. (拒む, which means to refuse, reject, or oppose).
The slang collection gives an example of its usage that translates as "Hey, why are you so down in the dumps? Cheer up, cheer up!"
One Japanese Twitter user defines the word in a recent tweet as "believing you can accomplish something." Sakovich adds, "It remains to be seen whether this word is capable of hitoriaruki (literally, walking alone, or becoming independently viable), and whether the tweety Pollyanna definition or the more pointed Kitakyushu definition become the standard."


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Ettingshausen, Constantin Freiherr von (1826-1897), and Pokorny, Alois (1826-1886)
While our images are electronically watermarked, the antique prints themselves are not.
Allium roseum, flavescens ETT27 $115
Each print measures
approximately 15 inches by 22 1/4 inches
Constantin von Ettingshausen was Austrian physician and botanist with a keen interest in the technique of nature printing. In 1871 he was appointed professor of botany at Graz, a position he held until his death in 1897. A contemporary of Henry Bradbury and Alois Auer, the principal proponents of this exotic form of printing, he worked with Pokorny to improve nature printing techniques. This improvement can certainly be seen in the prints we have to offer, as it is like having the leaf actually embedded on the page, with the imprint of all the parts making a curious Braille of nature, as it were.
Ettingshausen produced the most important body of nature printed work and these prints are rare indeed and of an elegance that is strikingly contemporary. (References include Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Constantin_von_Ettingshausen)
It is from die Physiotypia Plantarum Austriacarum. Der Naturselbstdruck in seiner Anwendung auf die Gefässpflanzen des Österreichischen Kaiserstaates published in Vienna in 1856 that we are offering the current selection of nature printed botanicals. Each print is on a sumptuous, fine heavy paper with strong plate marks, and is a soft white. The measurements are approximately 15 by 22 1/4 inches, and there is some foxing as shown, with most in the margins. The nature printing process results in images that are remarkably true to life, with the leaf captured for eternity, even after nearly 150 years have passed.
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Faculty Advisor Resources
Quality faculty advising is a key component to student satisfaction and retention. These materials are intended for faculty advisors and anyone who works with students in academic planning.
- Academic Misconduct Policy (Form)
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- Incomplete Extension Form
- Policy for exam accommodations for Students (Disability Services)
- Pre-Professional Area Advisors
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Developmental Advising
"Developmental Advising - A Definition"...A systematic process based on a close student-advisor relationship intended to aid students in achieving educational, career, and personal goals through the use of the full range of institutional and community resources.
[Winston, Jr. R. B., Enders, S. C., & Miller, T. K. (Eds.) (March 1982). Developmental approaches to academic advising. New Directions for Student Services , 17.]


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Remember the Forward Intelligence Teams? Well, camera-wielding cops are back in the news again, this time in relation to the policing of the anti-cuts and student protests that exploded across the country at the end of last year. It seems that at least one FIT officer – according to the London Evening Standard – has been implicated in a shameless attempt to fit up a protester on false charges at the 'DayX3' protest on 9 December.
Unfortunately for the police involved it seems that the FIT cop was wired for sound and, after catching a young protester who had "breached a police cordon", that officer was apparently recorded as he "conspired to falsely arrest the 20-year-old" with his colleagues. The arrestee sustained a broken tooth in the arrest. The circumstances are now being investigated by the Independent Police Complaints Commission.
You may remember that the FIT has history with the IPCC. Experienced FIT cops, including PC Alan Palfrey from Camden, PC Steve Discombe and others, witnessed the deadly assault on Ian Tomlinson by riot cop PC Simon Harwood at the 2009 G20 protests, but failed to come forward and give evidence until long after the original police narrative ('a tragic collapse/police under hail of missiles') had been discredited. Their unwillingness to come forward helped stymy attempts to properly investigate the circumstances of Mr Tomlinson's death, and Harwood – a veteran on the Territorial Support Group – was able to avoid justice as the clock ran down in his favour. The Crown Prosecution Service announced in July 2010 that no charges would be brought against Harwood.
So just what legitimate purpose do the FITs serve? We have seen, as with the Tomlinson case, that these so-called experts in political protest are not actually very good at identifying 'domestic extremists' (as their bosses in the publicly unaccountable National Public Order Information Unit like to call any protesters they don't like – which boils down to anyone involved in effective activism) – otherwise why would they point out a luckless bystander like Ian Tomlinson for TSG special treatment?
We have also seen FIT officers direct violent attacks on activists when they question why some cops are not wearing their identifying numbers in order to have them photographed against their will, even when they knew full well who they were, in a manner consistent not with any desire to maintain public order or to prevent crime, but to embarrass, humiliate or otherwise harm recalcitrant protesters.
And now we appear to have FIT cops directly involved in brazen attempts to subvert the law, and possibly even to assault those they do not like.
But then should we expect anything else? The FITs are police units tasked with 'harassment policing' – identifying, surveilling, folllowing and hassling persons of interest in a range of fields, be it in relation to football fans, antisocial behaviour on housing estates or political protest. Their targets might never have committed an offence; but then that is the point – this is, after all, harassment policing, in which the message is loud and clear: if you come onto our radar, we will do our best to intimidate you, scare you, threaten you.
No, the reason the FIT are tolerated, nurtured, supported by the police is clear – to make life uncomfortable for anyone who challenges the status quo, to grind down those who fight against injustices and inequalities (by means legal or otherwise), and to dissuade others from taking action by illustrating just how unpleasant it can be. It's education in action: pour encourager les autres.


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George Clooney went back behind the camera for "The Ides of March" film a political thriller in which he plays a presidential candidate whose campaign is imperiled by the hubris of a young media consultant played by Ryan Gosling. The trailer and poster have arrived and we're as excited about this one as ever.
The trailer finds Gosling playing both ends against the middle, as Paul Giamatti tries to recruit him away from Clooney's campaign. Also in play are Marisa Tomei, Evan Rachel Wood and Phillip Seymour Hoffman.
Watching this, you can see why it was chosen to open the Venice Film Fest--it's looks seriously commercial, while maintaining an art-house appeal. And this poster is among the year's best, with its eerie combination of the faces of Clooney and Goslin. "Ides of March" opens Oct. 7.


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In 14th Century China during the Yuan Dynasty, a monk predicts that whoever wields two powerful weapons, known as the heavenly sword and dragon saber, will rule the land and bring peace to disgruntled masses.
In the tumultuous times, a man named Zhang Wuji will discover that his fate is inextricably linked to the two weapons and the fate of his people, the Martial Arts sects.
"The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber" is a 2003 Chinese drama series that is based on the popular novel of the same name by Jin Yong, who also wrote Legend of the Condor Heroes and Return of the Condor Heroes. The series is the third in the trilogy produced by Zhang Jizhong and is directed by Yu Min.
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amiloride – hydrochlorothiazide
This is a combination product containing 2 medications (amiloride and hydrochlorothiazide) that belong to the class of medications called diuretics. This combination medication is used to decrease edema (fluid retention) that occurs with congestive heart failure and certain liver disorders. It is also used to lower high blood pressure.
This medication works by causing the body to lose excess water and salt. One of the diuretics, amiloride, called a potassium-sparing diuretic, does not cause potassium to be lost from the body, while the other, hydrochlorothiazide, does cause potassium to be lost from the body. When used together, the loss of potassium from the body is minimized.
This medication may be available under multiple brand names and/or in several different forms. Any specific brand name of this medication may not be available in all of the forms or approved for all of the conditions discussed here. As well, some forms of this medication may not be used for all of the conditions discussed here.
Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than those listed in these drug information articles. If you have not discussed this with your doctor or are not sure why you are taking this medication, speak to your doctor. Do not stop taking this medication without consulting your doctor.
Do not give this medication to anyone else, even if they have the same symptoms as you do. It can be harmful for people to take this medication if their doctor has not prescribed it.
Each peach-coloured, diamond-shaped, compressed tablet, engraved "5/50" on one side and "novo" on the other, contains 5 mg amiloride hydrochloride and 50 mg hydrochlorothiazide.
The dose for each individual component (i.e., amiloride and hydrochlorothiazide) should be established before the combination medication is started.
The usual dose of amiloride – hydrochlorothiazide for high blood pressure or edema caused by heart disease is one or two tablets daily in one dose or in divided doses.
The usual dose of amiloride – hydrochlorothiazide for edema caused by liver disease is one tablet taken once daily.
If one dose is taken, it should be taken early in the day to avoid the need to visit the washroom during sleeping hours. This medication may be taken with or without food. Do not take more than four tablets daily.
Many things can affect the dose of a medication that a person needs, such as body weight, other medical conditions, and other medications. If your doctor has recommended a dose different from the ones listed here, do not change the way that you are taking the medication without consulting your doctor.
It is important that this medication be taken exactly as prescribed by your doctor. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible and continue with your regular schedule. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one. If you are not sure what to do after missing a dose, contact your doctor or pharmacist for advice.
Store this medication at room temperature, protect it from light and moisture, and keep it out of the reach of children.
Do not dispose of medications in wastewater (e.g. down the sink or in the toilet) or in household garbage. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medications that are no longer needed or have expired.
Do not use amiloride – hydrochloride if you:
Many medications can cause side effects. A side effect is an unwanted response to a medication when it is taken in normal doses. Side effects can be mild or severe, temporary or permanent.
The side effects listed below are not experienced by everyone who takes this medication. If you are concerned about side effects, discuss the risks and benefits of this medication with your doctor.
The following side effects have been reported by at least 1% of people taking this medication. Many of these side effects can be managed, and some may go away on their own over time.
Contact your doctor if you experience these side effects and they are severe or bothersome. Your pharmacist may be able to advise you on managing side effects.
Although most of these side effects listed below don't happen very often, they could lead to serious problems if you do not check with your doctor or seek medical attention.
Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:
Stop taking the medication and seek immediate medical attention if any of the following occur:
Some people may experience side effects other than those listed. Check with your doctor if you notice any symptom that worries you while you are taking this medication.
Before you begin using a medication, be sure to inform your doctor of any medical conditions or allergies you may have, any medications you are taking, whether you are pregnant or breast-feeding, and any other significant facts about your health. These factors may affect how you should use this medication.
Allergy: Some people who are allergic to sulfa antibiotics or certain diabetes medications also experience allergic reactions to hydrochlorothiazide. Before you take amiloride – hydrochlorothiazide, inform your doctor about any previous adverse reactions you have had to medications, especially antibiotics. Contact your doctor at once if you experience signs of an allergic reaction, such as skin rash, itching, difficulty breathing, or swelling of the face and throat.
Diabetes: Amiloride can affect kidney function, resulting in very high levels of potassium in the blood. Hydrochlorothiazide can cause a loss of blood sugar control. If you have diabetes, your doctor should closely monitor your condition while you are taking this medication, as it may affect blood sugar control. If you have diabetes or are at risk for developing diabetes, discuss with your doctor how this medication may affect your medical condition, how your medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of this medication, and whether any special monitoring is needed.
Fluid and electrolyte balance: If you are taking amiloride – hydrochlorothiazide to treat symptoms of liver disease, it may cause the levels of electrolytes such as potassium, sodium, magnesium, chloride, and calcium in the blood to change while taking this medication. Symptoms of fluid and electrolyte imbalance such as muscle pains or cramps; dry mouth; numb hands, feet, or lips; or racing heartbeat, should be reported to your doctor as soon as possible. Your doctor will do blood tests regularly to monitor the levels of these electrolytes in your blood while you are taking this medication.
Gout and kidney stones: Hydrochlorothiazide may increase the level of uric acid in the body, resulting in symptoms of gout or kidney stone formation. If you develop painful, warm, and swollen joints or difficulty with urination, contact your doctor as soon as possible.
If you have a history of gout or kidney stones, discuss with your doctor how this medication may affect your medical condition, how your medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of this medication, and whether any special monitoring is needed.
High blood potassium: High blood potassium has been observed in some people who take amiloride either alone or with other diuretics (water pills). This happens mostly in seniors, in people with diabetes, and in people with liver or kidney disease. Warning signs or symptoms of high potassium include:
If you experience any of these symptoms, contact your doctor as soon as possible.
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: People with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE or Lupus) may find that taking taking amiloride – hydrochlorothiazide causes the symptoms of SLE to flare up. If you have a history of SLE, discuss with your doctor how this medication may affect your medical condition, how your medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of this medication, and whether any special monitoring is needed.
Pregnancy: This medication should not be used during pregnancy unless the benefits outweigh the risks. If you become pregnant while taking this medication, contact your doctor immediately.
Breast-feeding: It is not known whether amiloride passes into breast milk, but hydrochlorothiazide does. If you are a breast-feeding mother and are taking this medication, it may affect your baby. Talk to your doctor about whether you should continue breast-feeding.
Children: The safety and effectiveness of using this medication have not been established for children. This medication is not recommended for children.
There may be an interaction between amiloride – hydrochlorothiazide and any of the following:
If you are taking any of these medications, speak with your doctor or pharmacist. Depending on your specific circumstances, your doctor may want you to:
An interaction between two medications does not always mean that you must stop taking one of them. Speak to your doctor about how any drug interactions are being managed or should be managed.
Medications other than those listed above may interact with this medication. Tell your doctor or prescriber about all prescription, over-the-counter (non-prescription), and herbal medications you are taking. Also tell them about any supplements you take. Since caffeine, alcohol, the nicotine from cigarettes, or street drugs can affect the action of many medications, you should let your prescriber know if you use them.
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No matter how long you stay, from one night to many months, you'll always receive the services of a friendly hotel in the comfort of a ready-made home. Every suite is furnished in a classic residential style with a fully-equipped kitchen, housekeeping service, wireless internet, free off-street parking, free local shuttle service, and much more. Our exquisitely central location places you within a mile of Pittsburgh's many universities, hospitals, and cultural attractions. Two blocks away are Walnut Street's fashionable shops, scrumptious restaurants, and vibrant bars.
Because we're family-owned, our full-service hotel suites can be booked at rates even lower than national hotel chains who offer far less. Whether you're traveling for business, exploring education, hunting for houses, or visiting loved ones in Pittsburgh, Shadyside Inn All Suites Hotel can be a genuine home away from home.
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$69 for 2 Hours' Handyman Work from Goodnest (value $126.50)
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- Take care of the work you've been putting off with this handy treat.
- Just $69 for 2 hours of handyman work (value $126.50)
- Goodnest's handymen can help with:
- General Household Repairs
- Painting & Plastering
- Furniture Assembly
- TV & Picture Hanging
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- Additional time to complete the job will be charged at $45 + GST per hour.
- Valid within 12km from Hamilton and Tauranga CBD.
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Designed in a conventional silhouette, the 151 tub offers the ultimate spa experience with waterfall features, dynamic LED lighting, and stainless steel jets.
|83" x 63"
|Water Capacity
|192 gallons
|430 lbs / 2,422 lbs
|Total Jets
|Pump 1: 56 Frame 2-Speed 1.5Hp/3.0bHp
|240V/30A/40A (4-Wire)
|120V/15A/30A (3-Wire)
|Treated Wood Frame
|DuraMAAX™ Cabinetry
|HDPE Sealed Base
|Thermo-Lock™ Insulation
|Freeze/Overheat Protection System
|Stainless Steel Jets
|Programmable Filter Cycles
|3.5" LED Underwater Spa Light
|Dynamic LED Lighting
|CleanZone™ System
American Whirlpool World's First Steel Frame
- Appliance-grade construction makes it fully serviceable.
- Lifetime durability is guaranteed through steel frame innovation.
- Enjoy form and function with a full range of shapes and sizes.
Physician Designed Zone Therapy
Whether it's diminishing the stresses of everyday life, healing a sports injury, relieving aching joints and stiff muscles due to arthritis or simply helping you achieve a good night's sleep – your AMERICAN WHIRLPOOL® hot tub can help with Physician designed Zone Therapy®. Zone Therapy® utilizes strategically positioned jets to target specific pain zones that contain muscular trigger points. More jets don't necessarily mean a more effective massage.
Precisely locating the correct size jet and massaging action where they are most effective is key to relieving pain and stiffness throughout the entire body. The Zone Therapy® concept has been designed by medical specialists in the fields of physical rehabilitation and massage therapy.
TheraMAAX Jets
The proprietary TheraMAAX® Jets utilize a scientifically designed grill surrounding the nozzle of the jet. This grill reduces drag on moving parts and cohesion of the jet stream. The TheraMAAX® design maximizes performance and improves the massaging action. The three spoke stainless steel escutcheon provides a textured landing for your fingers. This natural shape and position of the landing area makes it easy to adjust the power of the jet.
Comfort Collar
A neck massage therapy system is one of the most relaxing features in a spa. The reverse molded Comfort Collar's unique cushion supports your neck, gently cradling your head while adjustable cyclone jets massage neck and shoulder muscles. The Comfort Collar® also allows a relaxing massage above the water line, it's like having your neck massaged by a loved one. This hallmark feature is one of the reasons many have already chosen an AMERICAN WHIRLPOOL® hot tub.
X-Series Collar
The convenient X-series option replaces the Comfort Collar® and increases the seat size in the deep corner seat for physical freedom of movement and enhanced comfort for those who need it. Four strategically placed cluster jets provide a deep tissue neck massage to target pressure points, relieving tension.
Ultimate Comfort
At AMERICAN WHIRLPOOL® we know comfort. For over 40 years we have designed the worlds most comfortable hot tubs thanks to patented features like the zero gravity Performance SeatTM and Zone Therapy®. Seats are specifically molded to fit a variety of shapes and sizes so you can find the one that's right for you. Based on years of research and design across industries that create products to fit the human form, your hot tub has been engineered to scientifically balance ergonomic support, water pressure, jet position and body buoyancy. Deep immersion seating provides ultimate comfort, while armrests and Foot Relief Zones® to mold to your body.
Performance Seating™
Performance SeatingTM means AMERICAN WHIRLPOOL® has the most comfortable spas in the industry. Each seat is designed to provide full body immersion with proper posture, in harmony with their respective jetting pattern, for comfort and superior jet performance. Built-in Comfort Collars® cradle your head while side bolsters hold your body in an ergonomic position. The shape and dimensions of each seat are designed to the curvature of the spine which provides correct posture, reducing stress on your lower back.
Bluetooth Music
State of the art bluetooth technology puts the music at your fingertips. Enjoy your favorite artists and playlists anytime with this easy to use stereo system. Simply sync any bluetooth compatible device and as you slip into the soothing waters enjoy your favorite artists.
Two fully integrated speakers provide crisp clear fidelity for your listening enjoyment. When you choose the AMERICAN WHIRLPOOL® Sound System, sound will resonate through the water from the powerful subwoofer, which is integrated directly into your spa's structure. The technology allows you to not only hear, but also feel your music.
Crystal Clear Water
Perfect moments deserve perfect, crystal clear water. The water maintenance of your spa is made easy by the exclusive features of AMERICAN WHIRLPOOL's complete 4 step cleaning system and dual sanitization.
CleanZone™ Ultra
The CleanZone® Ultra dual sanitization system uses the power of UVC light and ozone, the same technology utilized in many communities around the world to purify drinking water. CleanZone® Ultra kills 99.9% of micro-organisms, bacteria, viruses and parasites. This system is the perfect
blend of hygiene, purity and technology.
The CleanZoneTM water purification system will automatically maintain healthy, crystal clear water while greatly reducing chemical maintenance. CleanZoneTM is a cartridge oxidizer that generates oxygen and cleans your spa water.
Appliance Grade™
The steel structure and Northern Exposure® Insulation in AMERICAN WHIRLPOOL® hot tubs allow for complete service of the entire structure and all mechanical parts. Essentially the spa can be serviced and brought back to factory specifications right in your backyard for the lifetime you own it.
This is called "Appliance GradeTM ", since the hot tub is built to the same service and safety standards as many other major home appliances.
Steel Sub-Structure
The Steel Sub-Structure used in AMERICAN WHIRLPOOL® hot tubs has the highest strength to weight ratio of any building material available. The streel frame provides greater structural integrity than wood, as well as superior corrosion protection for a much longer life. Unlike wood, steel is dimensionally stable. It will not expand or contract with moisture, which over time can damage the spa's exterior. Sturdy and built to last, the inorganic properties will never rot, warp, split or crack and eliminate worries of animal infestation or termite damage. Stronger, more durable, and ideal for the environment – it's the obvious choice for a lifetime of worry-free fun.
Conventional foam-filled hot tubs are extremely hard to service and are often damaged in the process. It is very costly to bring these back to factory specifications.
ABS Sealed Base
The ABS Sealed Base is an integral part of the support structure in an AMERICAN WHIRLPOOL® hot tub. Its one-piece construction provides a rugged foundation that seals the bottom of the spa, locking in heat and sealing out moisture.
Lifetime Steel Structure Warranty
Conventional foam-filled hot tubs are extremely hard to service and are often damaged in the process. It is very costly to bring these back to factory specifications.
Northern Exposure
Northern Exposure® is the ultimate hot tub insulation system. This patent pending thermal barrier technology recycles heat energy for more efficient heating and lower energy costs. All four sides of the spa, plus the floor and cover are lined with reflective copper material to reflect radiant heat energy generated from the pumps back into the spa. Heat is absorbed back into the plumbing, helping raise and maintain water temperature. Finally the entire exterior of the hot tub is wrapped in 3M ThinsulateTM Insulation, the same incredible material utilized in winter clothing. This three layer patent pending system ensures energy created by the spa stays in the spa.
The Northern Exposure® Insulation System features our eco-friendly BlueMAAX® insulation. Made from recycled natural fiber, it is approved by the U.S. Green Building Council. The insulation contains no chemical irritants, is treated with a borate based solution to prevent mold/mildew growth, pest infestation, and acts as a fire retardant. BlueMAAX® replaces the urethane foam in "foam filled" hot tubs. [Foam filling produces volatile organic compounds (VOC's) which are harmful to the environment.]
Insulating Cover
AMERICAN WHIRLPOOL's premium grade insulating covers contain a unique copper lining, removable heat sealing pillows to vent excess heat off in the summer and a tailored fit to keep the heat in when cooler. The cover also acts as an important safety barrier to the spa.
Ultra Quiet
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Illuminated Ergonomic Massage Controller
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Paul Ryan: I Didn't Lose on the Issues, I Lost Because of Black People
Paul Ryan is showing just how deep Republican introspection will go after their huge loss; he now says he didn't lose because of the issues, but because too many black people got to vote.
In his first interview since losing the election, Rep. Paul Ryan (R-WI) wouldn't admit that voters rejected his economic vision and instead chalked up President Obama's victory to a large turnout of the "urban vote." "I don't think we lost it on those budget issues, especially on Medicare, we clearly didn't lose it on those issues," Ryan to local station WISC-TV. "I think the surprise was some of the turnout, some of the turnout especially in urban areas, which gave President Obama the big margin to win this race."


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Monday was no ordinary day at ARL
Every day, the Animal Rescue League takes in 30 or 40 strays, but Monday was no ordinary day.
"We got a call from the environmental health folks down in Southeastern Iowa," said Animal Rescue League Executive Director Tom Colvin.
The owners of the home had health problems, a hoarding problem and cats were everywhere inside the home. Cats were found lying on the kitchen stove, behind the stove and in almost every room of the house.
"Pretty much all shapes, sizes and ages quite frankly," said Colvin.
About 50 cats were found inside the house.
"The cats themselves, however, are in very good health actually and several of them look like they've been combed and obviously well fed and that type of thing. But there was a lack of spaying and neutering going on," said Colvin.
Colvin said newborn cats filled tubs next to bins filled with kittens. All were brought back to Des Moines.
The ARL was already at full capacity for its cat population and had to set up extra cat cages to handle the new arrivals.
Since there was no neglect of the animals, the former owners are not being charged in the case.
"They were in a situation that had to change. But they certainly appear that they were loved where they were at," said Colvin.
The case highlights the importance of getting animals spayed or neutered.
The cats are now being prepared for adoption.
"So all of these have to go through our surgery process and be spayed or neutered before they go up for adoption," said Colvin.
Because the ARL has so many cats, they are temporarily lowering the adoption fee from $100 to $25 at the ARL's main site on Des Moines' north side at 5452 N.E. 22nd St. You can view animals available for adoption online at http://www.arl-iowa.org
If you'd like to help out but can't adopt a pet right now, the shelter could use cat food and litter to help with the sudden increase in cats they have to care for. You can learn more on their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/ARLIowa


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Once digested, the body can then absorb these nutrients and transport them around the body, via the bloodstream, to the various organs and cells.
This is a very simplified explanation of the digestive process and should work according to plan.
However, use of medication, modern diets, ill health, stress or sustained poor food choices don't always help and digestion can be a tricky prospect at times and our gut may need a little help in the work it has to do.
Some foods, especially Fats & Proteins such as cheese, eggs, red meats & beans can be hard to digest at the best of times.
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Managing Director & Partner
Daniel Küpper coleads Boston Consulting Group's global work in lean and manufacturing, leads the firm's Operations practice in Germany and Austria, and also leads the Innovation Center for Operations in Central Europe. He is also a core member of BCG's Center for Digital in Industrials.
Since joining the firm in 2004, Daniel has focused on operations, primarily lean and manufacturing. He has led numerous projects defining manufacturing strategy—including the achievement of deeper value and better make-or-buy decisions—and optimizing manufacturing networks.
Daniel has worked extensively on the issue of how manufacturing plants can operate at maximum value and foster continuous improvement. This includes implementing lean production systems and driving cost improvement projects. He also has specific expertise sharpening processes in direct and indirect manufacturing and in making the best use of assets—including technology assessments, industry 4.0, and advanced robotics.
Before joining BCG, Daniel worked in research facilities at MIT and RWTH Aachen University.


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Important: Proper fit and placement of your Receiver Collar is necessary for effective operation. The Contact Points must have direct contact with your pet's skin on the underside of his neck.
CAUTION: Proper fit of the collar is important. A collar worn for too long or made too tight on the pet's neck may cause skin damage. Ranging from redness to pressure ulcers; this condition is commonly known as bed sores.
These steps will help keep your pet safe and comfortable. Millions of pets are comfortable while they wear stainless steel contacts. Some pets are sensitive to contact pressure. You may find after some time that your pet is very tolerant of the collar. If so, you may relax some of these precautions. It is important to continue daily checks of the contact area. If redness or sores are found, discontinue use until the skin has fully healed. You may need to trim the hair in the area of the Contact Points. Never shave the dog's neck; this may lead to a rash or infection.
To ensure a proper fit, please follow these steps:
The PetSafe® Pawz Away® Mini Pet Barrier keeps your pet away from a certain room, away from trash, off of furniture, etc. Just place the Barrier Transmitter near the area your pet should avoid. The Mini Pet Barrier transmits an elliptical radio signal adjustable up to 5 feet. Your pet wears a Receiver Collar with Contact Points that touch his neck. When your pet enters the Barrier Area, he'll hear a series of audible tones from the Receiver Collar and he will feel a safe Progressive Static Correction, delivered through the Contact Points on his neck. The Progressive Static Correction will get his attention, but will not cause harm. The correction continues until your pet leaves the Barrier Area. The PetSafe® Pawz Away® Mini Pet Barrier has been proven safe, comfortable, and effective for pets at least 6 months old and 5 pounds or more.
The barrier also allows you to keep certain pets away while giving other pets access. When the Barrier Transmitter and Receiver Collar are set to mode A, the Barrier Transmitter denies access to pets wearing a Receiver Collar programmed to mode A. Receiver Collars set to mode B will not pick up the signal from a Barrier Transmitter set to mode A. When the Barrier Transmitter and Receiver Collar are set to mode B, the Barrier Transmitter denies access to pets wearing a Receiver Collar programmed to mode B. Receiver Collars set to mode A will not pick up the signal from a Barrier Transmitter set to mode B. When the Barrier Transmitter is set to mode AB, the Barrier Transmitter denies access to all pets wearing the Receiver Collar, no matter which mode the receiver is programmed to.Close
If you already have a PetSafe in-ground fence, you can use the same collar with our pet proofing barriers. Purchase an extra barrier and place it in an area you don't want your pet to access. Choose from indoor and outdoor barriers.
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To change modes:
All Indoor Barriers and receivers come factory set to Mode A. There is no need to change modes or program unless you have multiple pets that have separate restricted areas. Collars set to mode A or mode B will each receive a signal from the transmitter if it set to mode AB. To change the mode:
To program receiver collar:
To place the barrier:
The Barrier Transmitter emits a radio signal from all sides in an elliptical pattern. The signal may transmit through a wall or the ceiling/floor. The Barrier Transmitter can be placed laying flat on a surface or hung on a wall. If you choose to hang the Barrier Transmitter, note that the signal becomes very directional—the signal will be strongest directly in front of and behind the unit. The signal is weakest to the side of the unit.
Do not:
To test the range:
Note: Should you find that you are not getting the desired range at the maximum setting, move the Barrier Transmitter a foot, or change from its standing-on-end position to laying flat. Metal objects can alter the magnetic field and change the transmitting signal range. The effect on the range depends on the size and shape of the objects. Signal range can be reduced if the Barrier Transmitter is placed on a concrete floor, due to steel reinforcement in the concrete. For best range results, place the Barrier Transmitter on a nonconductive surface, i.e., wood floor or table. Placing the Barrier Transmitter beneath sofas and beds can reduce the range due to the metal springs altering the magnetic field.Close
The PetSafe® Pawz Away® Pet Barriers teach your pet to avoid the Barrier Areas you have set after receiving a Progressive Static Correction. Your pet will learn that he is more comfortable when he avoids the Barrier Areas.
In some cases, it may not be necessary to train your pet. You can let your pet wander freely to determine the new boundaries. Monitor your pet during his first session. Pets learn at different rates and it may take several times for your pet to successfully understand and honor the Barrier Areas.
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Further Training
If your pet is confused or unsure how to avoid the Barrier Areas then you may need to teach your pet how to do so by following these easy training steps:
If your pet is having trouble recognizing the barrier, you may need to provide a temporary visual aid. PetSafe® Boundary Flags can be placed around the perimeter of the Barrier Area to help your pet understand where he is not allowed to roam. Once your pet is trained to respect the barrier, the flags can be removed.


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Here are the Pin-up Party rules:
- Share your crafty project in the linky list below. Anything goes! Recipes, home decor, scrapbooking, cards, knitting - anything you've made with your own 2 hands and want to share with us.
- Link directly to your original post - not the homepage of your blog.
- You *must* be the creator/owner of the project you're linking up.
- Don't link up to a store or a giveaway.
- Don't link up to a post that's just a collection of someone else's photos from Pinterest or Google.

I'll be visiting / pinning / commenting on all the blogs who participate - and featuring the top views too. This is a fun way to share what we're working on and get lots of new ideas. I love to see all the creativity going on. Have fun and pin on!


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Here's a tip for those beleaguered bureaucrats in Brussels trying to redraft the rejected European Union constitution: Instead of publishing yet more pages of soporific legal jargon, record the document as a Hi-NRG dance track and give it to a drag queen to perform on live TV. Europeans would register their Yes votes faster than you could say Butter Mountain. After all, dubious-quality pop music, in the form of the annual Eurovision Song Contest, has come closer to uniting Europeans, than the single currency or common trade policies ever will.
Unlike the EU, which finds itself in the throes of a mid-life crisis as it celebrates the fiftieth anniversary of its founding treaty this year, 51-year-old Eurovision continues to grow in popularity. Over 100 million TV viewers watched monster-masked death-metal rockers Lordi roar (literally) to victory for Finland last May.


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Decorative bread is a lost art rich in history and tradition that is currently enjoying a modern revival among bakers, and for good reason.
The techniques utilized produce stunning results, and even complicated effects can be surprisingly easy to learn.
Whether you want to produce a show-stopping seasonal window display, create a unique marketing image, or simply enjoy a festive holiday decoration at home, decorative bread is a fun and creative way to capture the attention of your audience – be it personal or professional!
Artisan bread is what you get when you make flavorful, handmade bread using only quality, natural ingredients. Breads baked directly on the hearth, such as baguettes, whole wheat boules, and sourdough miches are among the most popular and well-known artisan breads, but don't forget that breakfast pastries and breads such as buttery brioche and flaky croissants can be handcrafted, too!
Baking is an art as well as a science, and the challenge is bringing them both together to create full-flavored, beautiful breads. A little bit of fermentation knowledge along with some simple shaping techniques is all it takes to get you started!
Chef Ciril Hitz teaches full-time at the International Baking & Pastry Institute at Johnson & Wales University in Providence, Rhode Island. Ciril received his artistic education at the Rhode Island School of Design, where he received his Bachelor of Fine Art degree in Industrial Design. Upon graduating, he completed a 3-year Pastry/Chocolate apprenticeship in his native Switzerland.
He competed at the 2004 National Bread and Pastry Team Championship in Atlantic City where his two-person team won 1st place overall and he captured all three of the individual bread awards.
In 2002 he represented the USA as a member of the Bread Bakers Guild Team and competed at the Coupe du Monde de la Boulangerie, Paris, France, where the team took home the Silver Medal.
Chef Hitz has been a guest instructor/expert at many national and international culinary events and schools and is actively involved with the Bread Bakers Guild of America. His work has been featured on the NBC Today Show, The Food Network, and Ciao Italia!
He lives on a small farm in rural Massachusetts with his wife and two children.
Ciril Hitz is a master baker and a passionate teacher. While his workshops allow for hands-on instruction and personal connection to students, he recognizes that not everyone who would like to has the opportunity to attend.
His desire to help other bakers led to the idea of bringing workshops directly into their homes, and in 2005 he created his first educational DVD series on decorative breads, Bread Art.
Thus, Breadhitz was born with the mission to make baking education accessible to anyone, anywhere. As we continue to grow, so does our line of products.
Over the years the educational DVDs have expanded to include thirteen titles and Chef Hitz has authored two books on bread baking. In addition, we offer a small assortment of quality tools to help bring out the best in your baking.


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Tamarind in Black and White
My contribution to Black and White Wednesday - A Culinary Gallery - Week #30, guest hosted by dear, sweet Brii of Brigg is Home. Brii will have the gallery online tomorrow. Do stop by and have a look at all the talented takes on food-related photography in monotone. A peek beneath the color is often a revelation. ~


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Justin Timberlake has written an open letter and posted it on his website in which he apologizes for the controversial video featuring homeless people congratulating him and Jessica Biel on their nuptials.
In the letter, the newlywed states he "had no knowledge of its existence" and "had absolutely ZERO contribution to it." What's more, he clarifies that, contrary to reports, "it was NOT shown at my wedding."
Timberlake goes on to say, "I am deeply sorry to anyone who was offended by the video. Again, it was something that I was not made aware of. But, I do understand the reaction and, by association, I am holding myself accountable."
U.S. & World
Lawyers scramble to shut down offensive homeless video
Timberlake insists that his friends are "good people" and that the video "was clearly a lapse in judgment which I'm sure no one who is reading this is exempt from. But, I don't believe it was made to be insensitive." However, "I think we can all agree that it was distasteful."
Timberlake concludes the letter by writing, "Thank you for giving me the opportunity to share my thoughts. It really is a blessing to be able to speak directly to my true fans so that you can know exactly where I stand. P.S. You can bet your ass that I'm having my friend do at least 100 hours of community service... Boom."
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About Italy - From $542.00 USD
Pick up your rental car and drive to your hotel in Taormina, a town perched above the Ionian Sea with a medieval flair and spectacular Mt. Etna views.
Taormina/Mt. Etna/Taormina (appox. 72 miles)
Travel up the slopes of Mt. Etna to Nicolosi, starting point for the final ascent of the volcano. On the way back, travel by the lovely resorts of Acireale, Giarre, Giardini and Mazzar?. Enjoy Taormina's lively night scene. (B)
Taormina/Catania/Agrigento (approx. 136 miles)
Depart for Catania (approx. 32 miles) and after a view of its Baroque buildings, palaces and churches leave for Agrigento (approx. 104 miles), where you will be astounded by its Valley of Temples. Of the dozen of them, the Concorde is in a good state. (B)
Agrigento/Segesta/Erice/Palermo (approx. 185 miles)
Drive to Segesta (approx. 89 miles). Here the temple is seen from afar. It is one of the most perfectly come down from antiquity. Journey to Erice (approx. 24 miles), a labyrinth of medieval narrow streets defended by walls and towers at an elevation of 2,464 feet with luminous seascapes. Drive to Palermo (approx. 72 miles) and check in at your hotel. (B)
The city is rich in history and monuments. Additionally there is an essential site, Monreale (approx. 10 miles), overlooking the Conca d'Oro (the Golden Basin) and boasting a 12th century Cathedral with splendid mosaics. (B)
Palermo to USA (or extend your stay)
Drop-off your car and say ''arrivederci'' to Italy or extend your stay. (B)


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Saturday, January 22, 2011
6 comments:
- Pam Morris said...
omg...what the heck? looks very interesting...
- January 22, 2011 at 9:45 PM
- Chris 'Frog Queen' Davis said...
...oh, everyone is going to hate me for this.....but can I wait to be impressed....AFTER I see it?! Please. please.....be as good as the poster/idea....please?!?!?
- January 23, 2011 at 6:24 AM
- Hopsy the beer drinking clown said...
Hmmmm, well....maybe....ok, I will say it out loud, whats with all the possession/exorcism type films?
I understand the deep and essential fear extending from the idea of an outside/evil force taking control of you or a loved one (especially your child) but it just seems like a well explored film avenue as of late.
With classics like the Exorcist, this has to be a tough job for todays film-maker. I only hope they can make a movie as cool as the poster looks!
- January 23, 2011 at 10:33 AM
- Vintage Seance said...
Looks spooky!
- January 23, 2011 at 1:34 PM
- Sara said...
Hey it looks pretty good. I am a sucker for films like this one, so bring it!
- January 23, 2011 at 5:08 PM
- The Gill-Man said...
This clip reminds me a lot of the seance scene in the George C Scott "Changeling". Looks incredibly spooky, but I don't want to get too excited yet. It's from the writer/director of Saw, so that concerns me a bit. If the whole thing is in this veign, then I'll probably really enjoy it. Here's hoping!
- January 26, 2011 at 12:15 PM


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How did you choose which foods to include in the project? Many of the items we chose just happened to be in the wiseGEEK pantry; we chose the others because we wanted to display foods in a wide variety of categories. We stayed away from prepared foods such as funnel cake and spanakopita because their Caloric content is closely tied to the particular recipe used; we also avoided some more obscure foods such as mangosteen and jackfruit.
The sorting can be misleading because items with liquid tend to appear less Calorie dense; that's why you will find coke amongst the vegetables and cooked pasta significantly higher than uncooked pasta.
All pictures were taken with the same camera (Nikon D70 digital camera) and with the same setup; in other words, the portion sizes displayed are all relative to each other.
The plate is 10.25" (26cm) in diameter and the bowl is 6.25" (16cm)
This article deals with Calories only. Don't forget that there are other considerations when choosing which foods to eat, such as nutritive value and diversity of your food choices.
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