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I've long refrained from writing about ex-vegetarians– yes, those who go back to eating meat — because I do believe that a sustainable and lifelong commitment to vegetarianism can only be born of a deliberate, conscious and, above all, ethical choice. Clearly, there was something about the ethics of snuffing out a sentient animal's life that this bunch did not get in the first place, so why waste my breath trying to convince them?
But in recent weeks, the topic has gained intense media scrutiny. And recent confessions of a return to non-vegetarianism by high-profile former vegans like Angelina Jolie, Ginnifer Goodwin and Zooey Deschanel have given the meat-eating majority an opportunity to slap their thighs and yell, "See! Humans were meant to eat meat!" After all, if these stars– with their wealth and resources– could not stay healthy on a vegan diet, how can the rest of us?
As annoying as these articles are to someone who's been vegan for four years and is in perfect health, I've ignored them largely because they are neither unexpected nor new. But an article this week on the MSNBC website finally made me mad enough to rant. Because — as incredible as it sounds– it dared to cast ex-vegetarians in the role of animal-rights activists.
The article sprung from another story in Food and Wine magazine that had "profiled several meat-eating "converts" who consider purchasing sustainable meat a new form of activism." The author of the Food and Wine article is Christine Lennon who starts off with a shot at "smug" vegetarians, and then goes on to say that she was married to a "vegetarian with a pulpit" until he went back to eating meat recently after seven years without. She then interviews famous former vegetarians like actress Mariel Hemingway and cookbook author Mollie Katzen who admits to Lennon's highly sympathetic ear that now that "naturally fed meat is available, it's a great option for anyone who's looking to complete his diet."
But what really made me do a double-take was this quote from Lennon: "For Andrew and many of our ex-vegetarian friends, the ethical reasons for eating meat, combined with the health-related ones, have been impossible to deny."
The ethical reasons for eating meat.
When did killing become ethical?
Because let's face it, you cannot eat meat without taking a life. And just because that cow raised on a farm was treated better for its few short months of life than its counterpart in a factory farm feedlot was, it does not magically become okay to chop off its head and grind it up into hamburger.
Besides, I just don't buy the health argument. Increasingly, research shows that a vegan diet has tremendous health benefits than far outweigh any small deficiencies (the most likely being Vitamin B and D deficiencies that can easily be remedied by popping a pill). Vegans have a lower risk of heart disease, cancer, and diabetes. Their blood pressure and cholesterol is usually lower than that of their meat-eating counterparts, and they are more likely to weigh less (which means they look better too!). It wasn't long ago that former president Bill Clinton went on CNN to talk about how a mostly vegan diet has helped his heart health and helped him lose weight.
So here's my plea to all ex-vegetarians out there: stop trying to convince us you are activists or heroes or that you were forced into eating meat by health deficiencies. Actually, you were just too weak to stick with your choices. If you really want to eat meat, do it and be honest enough to fess up to the fact that your cravings got the better of you, instead of trying to justify your choice as being more ethical than the one that millions of vegans around the world make each day.
You cannot be a friend of the animals and eat them too.
Now that I'm done ranting, here's my recipe for today: a hearty, healthy dish that will put the spring back into your step and remind you why vegan is a better choice.
This Mushroom-Lima Bean Stew, Indian-Style, is perfect for a quick and nutritious weeknight meal, and takes minutes to put together once you have your beans all boiled and ready. Serve it hot with a rice dish or as I did with Coconut Quinoa (recipe coming up in my next post) for a very special, very delicious meal. A lot of the flavor in this recipe comes from my garden-fresh herbs. Feel free to use any you have on hand.
Here's the recipe. Enjoy, all!
Mushroom And Lima Bean Stew, Indian-Style
- 1 cup dry lima beans , rinsed and soaked overnight, then cooked until tender. If you have a pressure cooker, you can skip the soaking.
- 1 8- oz package of crimini mushrooms (substitute with portabella for a meatier flavor, or button)
- 1 large onion , chopped into a small dice
- 1 cup tomato puree
- 1/2 cup white wine (optional-- I like it because it adds another layer of flavor, but Indians don't usually cook with wine, so feel free to skip)
- 2 tbsp minced fresh herbs (I used thyme and sage, but you can use any "spicy" herb you have on hand, like rosemary or oregano. Basil would be fine too, but add that at the end of the cooking)
- 1 tbsp garam masala
- 1/2 to 1 tsp red chilli powder
- 1/4 tsp turmeric
- 1 tbsp garlic paste
- 2 tsp olive oil
- Heat the oil in a saucepan and add the onions and mushrooms.
- Stir to coat with oil and saute until the onions start to take on a sheen, about 2 minutes.
- Add the white wine and cook, stirring, until most of the wine has evaporated. Add the herbs, tomato puree, powdered spices, and cook for another two minutes.
- Add the cooked lima beans with any water leftover from cooking them and stir well. If you didn't have enough cooking water, add some regular water.
- Bring to a boil, lower to a simmer, and cook another 3-4 minutes. Add salt to taste. Turn off the heat and garnish, if you like, with more fresh herbs.
- Enjoy!
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While the White Sox are expected to exercise the $12-million option on Jermaine Dye, it's a mutual option, and there's still a chance he'd turn it down. It'll be interesting to see whether the acquisition of Rios plays into his thinking. On Tuesday, the White Sox plan to bring up top power-hitting prospect Tyler Flowers on call-up day.
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Words Beyond (Buckyball Records)
Dan Weiss (drums)
Francois Moutin (bass)
I became aware of Alon Nechushtan from his work with what I would call "avant garde klezmer" outfit Talat and was extremely excited about what Nechushtan would do as leader. He is a talent and in-demand musician who has worked all over the globe with festivals and musicians as diverse as Roy Campbell, Chris Speed, Marc Dresser among others.
The work he has done on his debut, Words Beyond (Buckyball Records) is simple. He has deliver an album of real invention, originality and clarity that should catch the ear of most jazz listeners as this record gets out to more people. With the obvious influences circling this session, Monk, Jarrett, Bley, etc. I tend to notice Uri Caine more in the flexibility of the compositions and Nechushtan's own performance on Words Beyond.
There is a playful nature between the trio on the first two tracks "Muppet Shock" and its successor, "Different Kind Of Morning". Both display an elegant, joyful and quick witted Nechushtan creating some intense patterns as the excellent Weiss and Moutin follow with a deep one, two's of improvised moments. Lovely interplay especially throughout "Different Kind Of Morning." On my current favourite track on the album "Dr. Masterplan", Nechushtan illustrates some complex arrangements but his play is so high-paced that you are immediately sucked into the rhythm and a journey that is buoyant and accessible.
The complexity and cleverness of Alon Nechushtan's writing does remind me of the earlier straight ahead jazz albums of Uri Caine (or his Moloch record for the Tzadik label). They can be complex in composition but yet still mesmerize even the newest of jazz fans. I feel this way on "Spring Soul Song" and "Heartbreakthrough". The first having more of an upbeat and sometimes staccato moments but overall moves the listener with a sense of adventure. The latter is a more a traditional ballad in which Weiss and Moutin both are raised to forefront with superb performances. Weiss adds a gentle wash to discussion while Nechushtan and Moutin both give real emotional impact with their interchanges.
Words Beyond is a stellar debut from a composer and musician who is reaching new heights with every recording session and performance. If you haven't listened to Alon Nechushtan already, I highly suggest you start now. Highly Recommended.
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A once in a lifetime party with your favorite gal pals calls for equally epic outfits. Don't worry, I've got you covered!
Whether your upcoming bachelorette party involves club hopping, a tropical getaway, or a relaxing wine tour, dressing for the occasion is key. Here's what-to-wear for the bride and her bachelorettes.
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Free People Turn Back Time Dress ($98) in Ivory. Available here in Ballet.
This frock is perfect for the bride-to-be. The sweet lace and sultry back cover all the bachelorette dress bases.
Three Floor White Isle Dress ($332) in White & Black
The details on this lace-trimmed dress are so interesting and flattering. All of the attention will be on the wearer of this dress.
For the Girls
Style Stalker Sweetheart Dress ($189) in Print
This sleek, floral dress will keep you cool, and looking sexy.
ASOS Lace Insert Halter Skater Dress ($67) in Yellow
A yellow dress is the perfect Southern summer essential, and in this fit-and-flare version, you'll fit right in.
Club Monaco Harper Dress ($229) in Flowerburst Dots
The bow at the waist, pink and purple abstract floral design, and subtle sweetheart neckline join forces to create the perfect dress for a night of adventures.
Girls' Night In
Crazy clubs, elaborate dinners, and outdoor tours not your thing? Try a staycation—a casual night full of BFFs, comfortable clothes, and homemade cocktails. This is the perfect attire for this laidback bachelorette celebration!
For the Bride
Eberjey Golden Girl Metallic Lace-Trimmed Jersey Pajama Set ($120)
Celebrate your night wearing this sweet and sexy loose-fit lace set.
Bodas Cotton-Twill Pajama Top ($100) and Shorts ($65) in White
This breezy button-up top and chic boxer shorts are sure to keep you cool if the night starts to heat up!
For the Girls
J Crew Scalloped Pajama Short Set ($65) in Ripe Persimmon
Make it a night to remember in this peachy pajama set.
Equipment Lillian Pajama Set ($385) in Periwinkle Blue
This striped silk set is sure to make you the chicest friend of the night.
Piamita Melanie Pajama Top ($265) and Nan Pants ($285)
Enjoy hours of laughs in this floral night pant set.
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Veteran Vegas-goers know the scene demands your most alluring outfit, whether that means a slinky cut-out frock or a form-fitting mini. You may forget your key card, phone, and I.D., but with these picks, you can bet no one will forget your dress.
For the Bride
STYLESTALKER Hold My hand Dress ($198)
This frock is a no-brainer for the sweet bride-to-be with a taste for lace.
AQ/AQ Hannah Mini Dress ($160)
Sophisticated, yet scintillating, this dress was made for the Strip.
For the Girls
Olcay Gulsen Cross Back Mini Dress ($400)
This is the sort of dress that was made for double takes.
Nasty Gal Hyper Threat Tweed Dress ($128)
Always say yes to a Proenza Schouler-inspired dress.
McQ Alexander McQueen Crocodile Body Con Dress ($645)
Who said you need a high hemline to turn heads?
These easy, breezy dresses are perfect for a tropical getaway! Whether you opt for a mini, midi, or maxi, you'll want to be in something lightweight, that goes with flats AND heels, so that nothing holds you back while enjoying mojitos and margaritas with your girls at the poolside bar!
For the Bride
H&M Flared Dress ($70) in White
This classic silhouette will look great in your pictures—today, tomorrow, forever.
Helmut Lang Cotton Dress ($345) in Optic White
The sheer panels on this maxi dress are perfectly placed so you show just enough skin.
For the Girls
Mango Floral Asymmetric Dress ($40)
A colorful, floral-print dress screams tropical vacation!
Lovers + Friends Sweet Sensation Dress ($143) in Pink
Treat this simple pink dress like a blank canvas for all of your favorite summer accessories!
See By Chloé Cutout Striped Cotton Dress ($395)
This lightweight midi is great to wear by the beach with flats, or style with platforms for a dressed-up, party ready look.
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Alongside its anti-U.S. strategic partnerships, Argentina's Kirchner administration has drawn sharp criticism for its financial recklessness, violation of trade agreements, and abuses of the free press. Most recently, Rep. Connie Mack (R-FL) drafted an amendment to the Foreign Relations Authorization Act for 2012 that would prohibit State Department funds from being used to benefit countries such as Argentina, Venezuela, Nicaragua, and Bolivia that thwart U.S. interests.
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ABOUT SCHOOLS THAT ROCK – Schools That Rock (Pty) Ltd was established in February 2015 with the vision to develope a website, promoting various school-activities. Since the launch of the website, it has established itself as a very popular communication medium for schools sharing their news to South Africa as well as the world out there. What was originally planned to only serve schools in Bloemfontein, expanded now to serve schools in all nine provinces of South Africa. We now have seventeen websites covering schools in South Africa. The different websites are Western Cape, Cape Town; Western Cape Paarl; West Coast; Western Cape, Knysna; Eastern Cape: Port Elizabeth; Eastern Cape East London; KwaZulu Natal; Free State; Northern Cape; North West Province; Gauteng: East Rand; Gauteng Midrand; Gauteng West Rand; Gauteng Heidelberg; Gauteng Pretoria; Mpumalanga and Limpopo. The seventeen different websites include the following cities/ towns:
- Western Cape, Cape Town: Cape Town, Milnerton, Bellville, Hout Bay, Kommetjie, Simon's Town and Strand.
- Western Cape Paarl: Paarl, Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, Wellington, Worcester, Rawsonville, Montagu, Robertson, Greyton, Somerset West, Kleinmond, Caledon, Hermanus, Gansbaai, Struisbaai and Bredasdorp.
- West Coast: Malmesbury, Riebeeck-Wes, Wolseley, Ceres, Tulbach, Moorreesburg, Yzerfontein, Langebaan, Saldanha, Vredenburg, Velddrift, St Helena Bay, Elands bay, Lamberts Bay, Clanwilliam and Van Rhynsdorp.
- Western Cape Knysna: Knysna, Plettenberg Bay, George, Wildernis, Mossel Bay, Hartenbos, Swellendam, Heidelberg, Riversdale, Stilbaai, Ladismith, Albertinia and Oudshoorn.
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When the rain finally stopped for a few hours I knew the phone would ring. After all, the autumn bird hunting season had begun and I knew Pete was itching to get his dog in the woods. As the cloud cover blew over and blue sky began to appear my buddy called right on cue.
"I'm loading my gear in the truck as we speak," Pete said as his English setter Bullet barked in the background. "How would you like to go see if we can flush up a couple ruffed grouse before the rain rolls in again?"
"It's gonna be really wet out there," I replied.
"You've got some Gortex rain pants don't you?" he asked.
"I sure do," I answered. "I said it was gonna be wet. I didn't say I didn't want to go."
"Well, meet me near the bar way that leads into that big hay field," he said. "I've got a feeling that we just might be able to flush a bird or two behind that over grown juniper patch at the far end of the field."
When I hung up, I quickly dressed for the weather and after sliding about a dozen rounds of ammo into my upland hunting vest, I took my favorite 1187 out of my gun safe and headed out to meet my buddy.
I arrived a few minutes ahead of him and as soon as he pulled in, Bullet started going nuts.
"Gee, you think he's ready to go?" Pete said with a laugh as he slid his vest on and grabbed the leash.
Before he let the dog jump from the truck, he put a large bright orange collar with a loud bell on it around the dog's neck and snapped the leash on him.
"I'm not gonna let him loose until we get back in that corner," he said.
There were a ton of acorns falling from a handful of large oak trees and there were quite a few beach nuts around the base of one huge beach tree right on the corner of the field, not to mention all the wild apples on a line of trees near a long stone wall about 100 yards from the field.
Rubber boots kept my feet dry as we made our way across the field and by the time we reached our destination, Bullet's coat was soaked. He didn't seem to care, however. He just kept his nose to the ground. When Pete finally let him go, he began working back and forth in front of us, disappearing into the fall grass in a flash.
"That's why we put a bell on him," Pete said with a chuckle as the sound of the bell helped keep tabs on the pooch.
As we were working the edge of the junipers, the bell stopped and Pete motioned for me to move up. As I slowly worked toward the last spot we heard the dog, I got ready. Then just as I took another step, the woods in front of me exploded with the sound of wing beats as a ruffed grouse took flight and twisted its way through the trees.
I didn't have a chance to get a bead on the partridge, however, it passed right in front of Pete. I heard him shoot once, then again. And judging from his response, the second shot hit its mark.
"Did you get him?" I shouted.
"I got a maple tree with my first shot," he joked. "But he made the mistake of gliding through a clearing and I folded him up with the second."
Pete called Bullet over to help him retrieve the bird and when he brought it back to my friend, he held it up for me to see. I gave him a thumbs up and we continued on.
We didn't jump another bird for more than an hour. I was making my way along the stone wall and as I approached a pair of hemlock trees with low-lying branches a pair of grouse exploded from the ground.
I was too slow to get on the first one, but managed to get a bead on the second. Just as I squeezed the trigger, the grouse twisted to the right and evaded my efforts.
"Did you get him?" Pete shouted.
"Heck no," I replied. "There were two of them and they caught me by surprise."
Later in the day Bullet put us on another grouse, but it flushed up well out of shotgun range. Nevertheless, both Pete and I agreed that our day was a success.
"Just getting out and working with my dog is a blast," Pete said. "Getting a grouse just adds to the excitement."
Pat Rollins writes on the outdoors for Foster's Daily Democrat.
Pat Rollins: Working the dog is a blast
When the rain finally stopped for a few hours I knew the phone would ring. After all, the autumn bird hunting season had begun and I knew Pete was itching to get his dog in the woods. As the cloud cover blew over and blue sky began to appear my buddy called right on cue.


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Fetchnotes is a new, simple and easy to use, cloud based note taking app. It's simplicity makes it very useful because you don't have to worry about or learn a bunch of functions. It's great for taking notes and staying organized.
There are apps available for iOS, Android, Mac, Windows and Linux. Your notes are also available on the web. All notes are available on each device.
You can capture and organize short notes and access them via the web, mobile device and computer. You can even assign hashtags to the notes to help you better organize them. You simply open the app, hit the plus button and type the note and then add the hashtag to organize it. It makes it faster and simpler to create and organize your notes. You can even create a note via text message from a non-smartphone.
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text: The Bachelor of Arts degree program in Environmental Science offers a course of study that prepares students for technical careers in natural resource conservation, natural resource management, conservation law enforcement and waste management. Majors gain a strong background in environmental science with core courses in the environmental and biological sciences. This background is strengthened by courses in chemistry and earth science. The Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science program is designed for students who are interested in pursuing an advanced degree in Biology and Chemistry, with practical applications to the environment, or desire the more rigorous credentials of a B.S. degree. Such a degree can be used for jobs with state and local conservation departments and organizations, non-government organizations, environmental protection agencies, and organizations involved in HAZMAT regulations. The degree emphasizes the interdisciplinary nature of Environmental Science, which combines aspects of both biology and chemistry but emphasizes either an ecological or chemical track.


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Student-Loan Online Start-Up Gets Financing
Social Finance Inc., a one-year-old Internet start-up that offers inexpensive student loans through a mechanism known as "group-to-group" lending, has raised $77.2 million to expand its service to universities nationwide.
The funding values the San Francisco company at more than $177 million, up from $8 million a year ago, a person familiar with the matter said.
Investors include venture-capital firms Baseline Ventures and DCM and Chinese social-networking concern Renren Inc.


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"The Whistleblower" stars Rachel Weisz, bringing to the big screen the true story of Kathryn Bolkovac, an ex-cop who went to post-war Bosnia to serve as a peacekeeper, only to uncover a massive human trafficking ring. Making Bolkovac's discovery all the more horrifying was the fact that the ring was in cahoots with U.S. military contractors and U.N. workers.
Weisz is surrounded by an impressive cast of co-stars, including Vanessa Redgrave, Monica Bellucci and David Strathairn, in this film from first-time director Larysa Kondracki working with a script he co-wrote with Eilis Kirwan.
As is typically the case with whistleblowers, Weisz appears to bump heads at every turn, but seeing as the movie got made, we're reasonably sure that eventually gets the story out there.
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The film, which made its debut at the 2010 Toronto International Film Festival, opens Aug. 5.


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To view the new OWASP Foundation website, please visit https://owasp.org
A10 2004 Insecure Configuration Management
This article is for the OWASP Top 10 2004
Web server and application server configurations play a key role in the security of a web application. These servers are responsible for serving content and invoking applications that generate content. In addition, many application servers provide a number of services that web applications can use, including data storage, directory services, mail, messaging, and more. Failure to manage the proper configuration of your servers can lead to a wide variety of security problems.
Frequently, the web development group is separate from the group operating the site. In fact, there is often a wide gap between those who write the application and those responsible for the operations environment. Web application security concerns often span this gap and require members from both sides of the project to properly ensure the security of a site's application.
There are a wide variety of server configuration problems that can plague the security of a site. These include:
- Unpatched security flaws in the server software
- Server software flaws or misconfigurations that permit directory listing and directory traversal attacks
- Unnecessary default, backup, or sample files, including scripts, applications, configuration files, and web pages
- Improper file and directory permissions
- Unnecessary services enabled, including content management and remote administration
- Default accounts with their default passwords
- Administrative or debugging functions that are enabled or accessible
- Overly informative error messages (more details in the error handling section)
- Misconfigured SSL certificates and encryption settings
- Use of self-signed certificates to achieve authentication and man-in-the-middle protection
- Use of default certificates
- Improper authentication with external systems
Some of these problems can be detected with readily available security scanning tools. Once detected, these problems can be easily exploited and result in total compromise of a website. Successful attacks can also result in the compromise of backend systems including databases and corporate networks. Having secure software and a secure configuration are both required in order to have a secure site.
Environments Affected
All web servers, application servers, and web application environments are susceptible to misconfiguration.
Examples and References
- OWASP Guide to Building Secure Web Applications and Web Services
- Web Server Security Best Practices: http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,4149,11525,00.asp
How to Determine If You Are Vulnerable
If you have not made a concerted effort to lock down your web and application servers you are most likely vulnerable. Few, if any, server products are secure out of the box. A secure configuration for your platform should be documented and updated frequently. A manual review of the configuration guide should be performed regularly to ensure that it has been kept up to date and is consistent. A comparison to the actual deployed systems is also recommended.
In addition, there are a number of scanning products available that will externally scan a web or application server for known vulnerabilities, including Nessus and Nikto. You should run these tools on a regular basis, at least monthly, to find problems as soon as possible. The tools should be run both internally and externally. External scans should be run from a host located external to the server's network. Internal scans should be run from the same network as the target servers.
How to Protect Yourself
The first step is to create a hardening guideline for your particular web server and application server configuration. This configuration should be used on all hosts running the application and in the development environment as well. We recommend starting with any existing guidance you can find from your vendor or those available from the various existing security organizations such as OWASP, CERT, and SANS and then tailoring them for your particular needs. The hardening guideline should include the following topics:
- Configuring all security mechanisms
- Turning off all unused services
- Setting up roles, permissions, and accounts, including disabling all default accounts or changing their passwords
- Logging and alerts
Once your guideline has been established, use it to configure and maintain your servers. If you have a large number of servers to configure, consider semi-automating or completely automating the configuration process. Use an existing configuration tool or develop your own. A number of such tools already exist. You can also use disk replication tools such as Ghost to take an image of an existing hardened server, and then replicate that image to new servers. Such a process may or may not work for you given your particular environment.
Keeping the server configuration secure requires vigilance. You should be sure that the responsibility for keeping the server configuration up to date is assigned to an individual or team. The maintenance process should include:
- Monitoring the latest security vulnerabilities published
- Applying the latest security patches
- Updating the security configuration guideline
- Regular vulnerability scanning from both internal and external perspectives
- Regular internal reviews of the server's security configuration as compared to your configuration guide
- Regular status reports to upper management documenting overall security posture


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28/11/2013 - Jordan has become the 46th country to adhere to the OECD Declaration on International Investment and Multinational Enterprises. This adherence bears witness to the determination that Jordan holds towards keeping markets open to foreign direct investment, increasing its integration into the world economy and promoting responsible business conduct.
In adhering to the Declaration, Jordan undertakes to grant national treatment to foreign investors and to promote responsible business conduct. In return, the other adhering countries to the Declaration guarantee that Jordanian investors will receive a fair treatment abroad and encourage their multinational enterprises operating in Jordan to contribute to economic, social and environmental progress.
The forthcoming OECD Investment Policy Review of Jordan examines Jordan's investment regime and provides recommendations on how, despite the regional unrest and the slow recovery of the global economy strongly affecting economic activities, the authorities can implement structural reforms to make the country a more attractive investment destination and to support development. The Jordanian authorities recognise that the investment framework needs to be clarified, unified and improved, and have announced the revision of the investment law and the restructuration of the institutional framework for investment.
As an adherent to the Declaration, Jordan will fully participate in the work of the OECD Investment Committee, a leading forum for international co-operation on international investment issues. The Investment Committee offers an opportunity for Jordan to engage in active policy dialogue with peers and to benefit from international good practices and expertise. Three other countries in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region - Egypt, Morocco and Tunisia - have already joined the OECD Declaration. Jordan's adherence adds further weight to the perspective and contribution of the MENA region and will also enrich the work of the Committee and benefit the other participating countries.
Journalists are invited to contact Pierre Poret or Marie-Estelle Rey tel: +33 1 45 24 81 46 for more information.
>> Download the Executive Summary, Assessment and Recommendations from the report.
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With a different theme every year, and hosted by fashion magazine Vogue in New York City, the Met Ball or Met Gala is the fashion world's best red carpet event with an exclusive guest lists of stars, models, designers, and Hollywood's A-list.
This year, the theme Punk: from Chaos to Couture added more edge to the gala event with celebrities wowing us with leather, lace, studs and even punk hairdo and make-up. This is what happens when Punk meets Couture … Can anybody say AWESOME?!
Nina Dobrev looked stunning in a black Monique Lhuillier gown.
Rooney Mara, breathtaking in this Ricardo Tisci for Givenchy. The combination of lace and zipper gave it the perfect sexy edge twist.
Emma Watson looking impeccable as always in Prabal Gurung. Hermione who?
Emmy Rossum in a plunging V-neck Donna Karan Atelier sequin gown.
The 23 year old Taylor Swift threw away her usual romantic look and pulled off a more daring J Mendel edgy dress with a beaded neckline. Now if she could only write something as grownup as her look…
Hunger Games actress Jennifer Lawrence in a simple black strapless Dior gown added drama to her look with a netting over her face and blood red lips.
Ashley Green in a black Marchesa gown with gold prints.
Anne Hathaway in Valentino. The platinum is very punk… Approved!
It girl of the moment Cara Delevingne in an also plunging V-neck studded dress from Burberry.
Gwyneth Paltrow in a hot pink gown by Valentino. I think she could be a little sexier, especially after that great fighting scene in iron man 3. Her abs were rock solid, so she can pull off wearing less.
Kerry Washington in Vera Wang. The leather glove is very sexy but the combination of gloves, lace, and floral print dress is a little too much.
Elle Fanning in Rodarte. Not a big fan of the full Tye-die skirt … Like other critics have said, it looks like she just came back from summer camp.
Chloe Sevigny in Proenza Schouler. A bit deceiving and boring for a fashionista.
The Olsen twins.
Ashley Olsen in Vintage Dior and Mary-Kate Olsen in Vintage Chanel. Girls, we all know your styles are very different and unique, but what is up with that orange parachute and fur kimono ?
We added this category to highlight some of the celebrities that managed to catch our full attention, whether it be good or not so fabulous.
Beyonce in Givenchy. This may not be her best dress but Queen Bee looks literally like she's on FIRE!
Katy Perry was definitely out there from her crown, to her cross-shaped earrings to the thousands of beads featured in her Dolce & Gabanna dress making up a religious design from the mosaics of Sicily's cathedral.
Madonna in Givenchy. With just fishnet stockings and no pants on, Madonna arrived on the red carpet leaving us all in astonishment as usual.
And of course style icon Sarah Jessica Parker in a gorgeous abstract print gown by Giles Deacon and with PhillipTracy head piece that had us all stop and stare.
WTF moment:
KIM!!!!! I wish I didn't have to be rude, but come on! There was nothing remotely okay about this dress. Pregnant women glow, but even that couldn't save this travesty. Guess it's another way for this sister to steal the spotlight …
ROONEY MARA pulled her hair slick back with a clear complexion, big strong brows and bold dark lips.
JENIFER LOPEZ looking fierce with her pompadour hair style, smokey eyes, and natural glowing skin.
KRISTEN STEWART looked stunning in dark red smokey eyes.
NICOLE RICHIE pulled of her snowy bouffant hair do.
We cannot forgot MILEY CYRUS who looked punk personified.
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Timothy Michael Poe, a rising star on NBC's "America's Got Talent" has become the subject of controversy after reports emerged that call into question his account of surviving a grenade attack in Afghanistan.
On Monday night, the show's audience broke into applause after they watched a video of a teary-eyed Poe talk about the injury he sustained in Afghanistan. He explained that he had acquired a stutter after suffering a brain injury during his 2009 tour and added that the attack ended his 14-year military career, but that singing was his way of healing.
A day after the show aired, however, Lt. Col. Kevin Olson of the Minnesota National Guard issued a statement objecting to Poe's account.
"Sgt. Poe's official military records do not indicate that he was injured by a grenade in combat while serving in Afghanistan in 2009," he wrote, according to The Associated Press.
The 35-year old singer defended himself in an interview with CJ Troy, host of the military podcast "YouServed," insisting his story was accurate.
By Thursday, "America's Got Talent" producers, FremantleMedia issued an apology for using a photo in Monday night's program of a soldier they believed to be Poe, but turned out to be another soldier.
"We sincerely apologize to U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Norman Bone for using a photo of him in our story on Tim Poe," FreemantleMedia said in a statement. "It was supplied to us by Tim and used on the show in good faith. It has now been removed and will not be used again.
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COLLEGE STATION — There are some risks with going global in recruiting. Mark Turgeon dealt with one this week, when Virginian Denzel Bowles split Texas A&M basketball to transfer to a school closer to home.
Of course, if Bowles had been averaging 25 minutes instead of five, he might not have been quite so homesick. Still, the Aggies could've used his 6-foot-10 frame in Big 12 play in in spelling Chinemelu Elonu and Bryan Davis — and as of Thursday A&M lost some depth on an already pretty slim roster.
Turgeon, whose squad plays host to sixth-ranked Oklahoma at 1 p.m. Saturday, has recruited nicely in his short time in Aggieland, but he's also shown a penchant to head outside the state's borders in rounding up hoopsters. His top two freshmen this season, guard Dash Harris and forward David Loubeau, are from Los Angeles and Miami, respectively. Talk about recruiting coast to coast.
Three of Turgeon's four 2009 recruits are from out of state, that's why I thought it was a big deal when he rounded up forward Ray Turner of Houston's Jones High to round out the '09 bunch.
Should Turner get homesick for some family cooking, all he has to do is hit Highway 6 south, 290 east and about an hour later he's good to go.
Turgeon's also got his eyes on some Lone Star state prospects for the 2010 class, and that should be a good thing for Texas A&M basketball (and I'm probably biased as a fifth-generation Texan).
When you've got three of the nation's 10 largest cities within a Saturday afternoon's drive, an Aggies coach should rarely have to venture outside of that triangle's perimeter. Turgeon has said he looks forward to driving to meet recruits, as opposed to flying.
For his part Bowles, by all accounts, is a good guy who'd like to get closer to home. I can't blame him. He probably misses his family's cooking.


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Franklin Graham Festivals
Franklin Graham conducts Festivals around the world as an evangelist for the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association. Since 1989, he has preached to more than 7 million people in cities from Johannesburg, South Africa to Tupelo, Mississippi.
Will Graham Celebrations
Will Graham is the third generation of Grahams to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ under the banner of BGEA. Since beginning his evangelistic ministry he has spoken to audiences across North America, Australia, India and other parts of Asia and South America.
Billy Graham Crusades
Evangelist Billy Graham took Christ literally when He said in Mark 16:15, "Go ye into all the world and preach the Gospel to every creature." Mr. Graham preached the Gospel to more people in live audiences than anyone else in history–nearly 215 million people in more than 185 countries & territories.
For Pastors
Learn more about Festivals & Celebrations and how they can benefit your church, community, and city. Is not just an evangelistic event; it is a process of prayer, training, outreach, and followup.
Going Farther
Have you accepted Jesus Christ at a Festival or Celebration event? See the next steps for going deeper with your faith. Learn the basics of Christianity, find a church, and more.


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This is Sandra Magnus. She's an astronaut who likes to cook. And here she's holding the space snacks for Superbowl Sunday.
Magnus has to make do with preparing mixing meals in plastic bags and cooking ingredients over low heat burners (simple sauteed garlic and onions is a several hour venture on ISS burners that operate on 30-minute safety timers).
Her flavors consist of spicing up standard space rations with fresh ingredients brought on board by new crewmates. Her Superbowl spinach dip, for instance, is a combination of rehydrated cream of mushroom soup, canned Russian cheese and creamed spinach. But as comforting as a good meal can be, I can't imagine being stuck in the ISS without any fresh air only to look over at Magnus, who is cooking pungent aromatics with a smile.
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Queens, artists and writers have fallen in love with Sintra. The National Geographic says it is one of the most beautiful places in the world and UNESCO gave it World Heritage site status. We invite you to a trip to the famous Pena Palace, but also to uncover the gems that guidebooks won't reveal. We are passionate about this place. We know its secret corners, its amazing history, its interesting stories. Our Sintra and Cascais Private Tour is a journey to a shrine of natural and architectural beauty.
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The Broad Brush: Your News in 60 Seconds
The Broad Brush: Your News in 60 Seconds
Welcome to our first-of-the-year edition of The Broad Brush, your two-sentence news review. Here's what happened this week.
Alameda's City Council have granted early approval for a new housing development that will include homes that don't comply with Measure A, despite a lawsuit that challenges an earlier decision that allows such development on a limited number of sites. The development on the site of a Chipman warehouse on Buena Vista Avenue would include 52 single family homes and 37 townhomes.
Alameda County is now enforcing a plastic bag ban that prohibits grocery and convenience stores from offering the bags and requires them to charge for paper bags sought by customers. The ban, which went into effect in 2012, affects a little over five dozen Island stores.
Encinal High's School's health center will be getting a new home that may expand to serve the middle school students that will be coming on campus next fall, with the aid of a $412,000 federal grant. The grant comes from a $200 million pot authorized by the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare.
News in brief(er): A 22-year-old Alameda is recovering after being shot at a Hayward pizza parlor, apparently following a dispute at a bar … Alameda Police made a dozen drunk driving arrests during their recent "Avoid the 21" campaign … and the city is seeking the public's input on its new website, which can be found at http://alamedaca.gov.


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Should College Athletes Have to Play All Four Years? — Sports Survey of the Day
Star college players rarely stay at their schools for the full four years, but should it be mandatory in order to enter a professional draft?
In the NBA, players can enter the draft after only one year of playing in college (provided they are at least 19 years old). In the NFL, they don't require a full four years, but a player must be out of high school for three years before to reach eligibility. The official rules for Major League Baseball are a bit confusing, but teams can draft players right out of high school.
With many breakout college stars from the NCAA Tournament declaring themselves draft-eligible for the NBA, obviously some are leaving before they obtain a degree. Should players have to go all four years and graduate before entering professional sports?


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Office Depot Sends World's Worst DMCA Notice To Reddit
from the the-non-swastika-is-the-least-of-your-problems deptI'm always amazed when lawyers send clearly bogus DMCA notices. It shouldn't be hard to figure out that doing so ends badly. I'm doubly surprised, however, when it comes from big companies that should know better. And, I'm quadruple surprised when one of these companies that should know better sends a completely bogus DMCA notice to a company that absolutely understands why the notice is bogus, and is also in a position to make the world know all about a company's bogus DMCA notice. That's what we have here. You see, this morning, Office Depot decided to send a DMCA to Reddit.
Yes, to Reddit.
Now, yes, it's possible that someone posted copyrighted material to Reddit, for which a DMCA could possibly be appropriate. But this isn't one of those cases. The complaint is about this r/circlejerk post by heisenberg69 from seven months ago. I imagine that post isn't going anywhere, but just in case it is, I've also embedded the screenshot that Office Depot helpfully included with the DMCA notice to Reddit. As you can see, heisenberg69 posted a link to this imgur image of not-quite a swastika over the Office Depot logo. We'll repost it here for you to see:
- This is not copyright infringement. At all. Office Depot's Corporate Counsel Jared Namm appears to admit this at the very beginning of his DMCA notice. While he first says it "violates the copyrights and trademarks of Office Depot," at no point does he explain what copyright is violated, because he can't. He later points only to "the Office Depot trademark." But, you cannot use a DMCA for trademark. It is only for copyright. Pretending to use a DMCA claim for a trademark claim is an abuse of the DMCA.
- Even if you look at the trademark issue, this is not a trademark issue. Making use of a logo in this manner is in no way an infringement on Office Depot's trademark. There is no "use in commerce." There is no likelihood of confusion. And there are many, many, many cases where simply parodying or mocking a logo of a company has been found to be non-infringing. Nazi-izing someone's logo for the purpose of mocking the company is not infringement.
- This is not copyright infringement, part two. After trying out the bogus trademark claim, Office Depot's Namm claims that the posting is in violation of Reddit's terms of service. Even if this were true, that's not a reason to send a DMCA notice.
- This is not a violation of Reddit's terms of service. Again, even if you could send a DMCA based on a violation of the terms of service, this is not a violation of the terms of service. Office Depot argues that this is "defamatory, abusive, harassing, racist, hateful or violent." I guess you could try to make an argument for "hateful," but it's difficult to see how that reaches the level of a terms of service violation.
- Merely mocking a company such as Office Depot for having Nazi-like attributes is not hate speech. It may not make much sense, but that's not how it works. It's even more ridiculous when you realize this isn't even a swastika. Amazingly, even Office Depot admits this in the DMCA letter, which Namm adds as if it's a helpful tidbit:
A little history on the symbol as well: this particular design is not Nazi related but the original Sauwastika (facing left) vs. the Nazi Germany alteration (facing right). The left facing has been a symbol in Hindu/Buddhist art/texts that predate the Nazi usage by centuries. While this does not dismiss the use of the symbol in conjunction with our logo, in reviewing the posts it appears there is confusion on the symbol, but heisenberg69's posting of the symbol over the Office Depot logo associates Office Depot with Nazi Germany.So, Office Depot admits this isn't a Nazi symbol, and sends a screenshot in which the top comment, with the most votes on the thread, is pointing out that this isn't a Nazi symbol... and then still says this posting associates Office Depot with Nazis.
- Jared Namm swore "under penalty of perjury, that the information in the notification is accurate and that I am the copyright owner or am authorized to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed." Yet, despite mentioning copyright, nowhere does he name an actual copyright that's been infringed, because there hasn't been one. While he may be able to skate out from under perjury by arguing that the second half of that penalty of perjury clause was "owner of an exclusive right," again no trademark law has been infringed and you can't use the DMCA for trademark anyway. It's not wise to swear under penalty of perjury to something that is almost certainly not true.
- The image is not hosted on Reddit. But on Imgur. Which is a different company.
- Oh yeah, and this was a Reddit r/circlejerk post from 7 months ago that didn't get that much attention then and has all but disappeared from view entirely. And now, due entirely to the absolutely stupid decision by either Office Depot Corporate Counsel Jared Namm, or someone above him in management who told him to do this and who failed to heed any suggestion that this was (a) not infringement and (b) a monumentally stupid move, he went ahead and sent this notice, practically guaranteeing that the post and the image would suddenly get renewed life and attention.
- And, finally, sending a totally bogus DMCA notice to Reddit? Reddit, who as a community was perhaps the most instrumental community in bringing down SOPA, has no love for bogus copyright claims. Remember, Reddit is the community who organized the massive GoDaddy boycott that got GoDaddy to back down from its support of SOPA (and to eventually turn over almost its entire management team). Poking Reddit with a bogus DMCA stick for what appears to be no reason at all just doesn't seem smart at all.
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Welcome to Goal Setting Guide
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What You Need To Know About Goal Setting Sharewaresfrom: Motivated Lifestyle - Staff writer
Are you trouble setting up your goals in life? Are you tired of writing and identifying the goals you want to achieve?
Goal setting is a powerful technique that can make strong returns in all areas of your life. A lot of people finally realize how important goal setting is when they have already achieved their personal and business success. But only a few have gone so far. Only a few sit and put their goal statements in writing. So there are software developers who engineered some software to help people set their goals.
One of the famous software available is the GoalPro 6.0. The latter provides software support to set personal goals and monitor the achievement of said goals. It offers every tool you need to maintain an effective and efficient goal setting routine. It also provides an original system to break down bigger goals into more specific goals. These goals can further be broken down into smaller appointments and time-scheduled tasks. GoalPro creates several kinds of reports basing on your set goals. These reports can be printed out (ideal for placing in your binder) or may be viewed on-screen.
Another is the single-step goal setting software 1.132. This software helps you in identifying what you aim in life. It encourages learning as well as motivating oneself by determining what is important. It begins by asking the user to describe himself. Then the software modifies this image as the foundation for your personal growth. This foundation is utilized to help you in defining what goals you want to set within a reasonable time
Once you have defined you goals, the single-step goal setting shareware will then help to identify your motivations. This will be the basis of the whole program in order for you to achieve what you have set. It has the control that allows tracking comments and feedbacks from others.
Achieve Goal Organizer is another goal setting shareware that helps recognize, set, plan, systematize, and follow your goals, wishes, and dreams. It gives a total life planning system, which includes hierarchical projects or tasks, weekly calendar, outlines and notes. It also develops mission and vision statement for every area. In addition, it captures guiding principles and values. It also performs the all important SWOT analysis: strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats.
Achieve Goal Organizer offers brainstorming wizard that enables you to classify and prioritize wishes for every area. It identifies and plans the dreams that represent the ultimate goals. It provides the motivation and inspiration for the smaller goal. The goal list allows setting, organizing, planning and tracking each goal.
Goal Maker shareware will let you identify, set, categorize, manage and reach your goals, and achieve success. This software eliminates time-wasting activities and focus on important not urgent issues. It set goals that mean something not just to others and organize goals and tasks and still track progress. It easily tracks and measures progress using recurring tasks and get clear on where the business is going and how you want to be remembered in all key areas of your life.
These are just some of the goal setting shareware that you can use. The goal setting shareware is a powerful process to achieve personal success. Goals give purpose and direction to your journey through life. These goal setting software are ideal guides in planning your goals and making them come true.


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2 helicopter executives indicted from crash
Federal prosecutors announced fraud charges Monday against two helicopter company employees accused of lying about the performance capabilities of helicopters hired by the U.S. Forest Service to fight wildfires, including one that crashed in 2008 in Northern California, killing nine.
The 25-page indictment from a federal grand jury in Medford, Ore., alleges that Steven Metheny, with help from Levi Phillips, submitted false information to win more than $20 million in contracts for seven helicopters.
Metheny, 42, the former vice president of West Coast Operations for Carson Helicopters Inc., and Phillips, 45, the director of maintenance, were charged with conspiracy to defraud the Forest Service. Metheny also faces charges of mail and wire fraud, making false statements to the Forest Service and endangering the safety of an aircraft.
Metheny did not immediately return a phone call seeking comment. Phillips does not have a listed phone number. No attorney is listed for Metheny or Phillips on the court docket
The men face a maximum of 20 years in prison, if convicted on the conspiracy charge. Metheny could potentially get decades more on the other charges.
The indictment states that when the Forest Service solicited bids for helicopters to be used in firefighting operations, Metheny submitted proposals with altered performance charts and falsified weight and balance charts. Then, after winning the contract, the incorrect information was given to pilots who had to calculate the maximum payload capacity during firefighting operations. When asked why the specifications were different than those on similar helicopters, the indictment says Matheny told the Forest Service the company had modified the engines to be more powerful.
"I'm glad they're stopped; what I'm not glad about is that my son died to make this become apparent," said Paul Steele of Ashland, Ore., whose 19-year-old son David Steele died in the crash.
"I think it falls a little short," he added. "If you were to drive a car recklessly and kill someone, you'd have a manslaughter charge. You endanger the safety of an aircraft - you knowingly did so, you recklessly did so and people died - and they're not facing manslaughter charges."
Through a spokeswoman, Assistant U.S. Attorney Byron Chatfield declined comment beyond what's included in the indictment.
Carson Helicopters, which recently decided to close its Oregon facility and consolidate operations in Pennsylvania, said in a statement it has fully cooperated with the investigation.
"During the course of the investigation, Carson Helicopters learned information about the conduct of Steve Metheny, and the company terminated his employment in 2009," the statement said. The company said it suspended Phillips on Monday after learning he had been indicted.
The Aug. 5, 2008, crash near Weaverville, Calif., killed the pilot, a Forest Service safety inspector and seven firefighters with Grayback Forestry of Merlin, Ore. The co-pilot and three firefighters were hurt. Witnesses said the helicopter took off more slowly than normal before clipping trees and then crashing into a hillside.
A National Transportation Safety Board investigation showed the Sikorsky S-61N helicopter weighed more than 19,000 pounds when pilots tried to take off from a mountaintop clearing during the Iron 44 wildfire in Shasta-Trinity National Forest. If Forest Service guidelines had been followed, investigators said, the weight shouldn't have exceeded 15,840 pounds.
A Portland jury ruled last year that a problem with an engine was responsible for the crash. Jurors reached their verdict after the pilot who survived and the widow of the one who was killed sued General Electric for $177 million, alleging the company knew the engines it made for the Sikorsky S-61N helicopter had a design flaw.
"Yes, there may have been a part failure, but I would imagine it broke because it was overweight," Steele said Monday. "It was significantly overweight."
Associated Press writer Jeff Barnard contributed to this report from Grants Pass, Ore.
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Wal-Mart Wants Store Customers To Deliver Packages To Online Shoppers
from the leveraging-the-customer-base deptHaving just seen cases where legacy players have felt threatened by more innovative startups that take advantage of more distributed "peer-production" rather than top-down centralized systems of old, it's interesting to see a counter example. Apparently, Wal-Mart is considering a plan in which it tries to get in-store shoppers to help deliver packages to online buyers.
"I see a path to where this is crowd-sourced," Joel Anderson, chief executive of Walmart.com in the United States, said in a recent interview with Reuters.The company admits that it's just brainstorming the idea at this point, but it's always interesting to see big established companies recognizing that others have been disrupting parts of their core business, and rather than freak out about it, try to take the disruption even further. Of course, this might serve to disrupt other legacy providers, such as UPS and FedEx. Hopefully they won't freak out about it, but who wouldn't be surprised to start seeing stories raising moral panics about how "dangerous" this new plan will be since the drivers won't be wearing uniforms any more?
Wal-Mart has millions of customers visiting its stores each week. Some of these shoppers could tell the retailer where they live and sign up to drop off packages for online customers who live on their route back home, Anderson explained.
Wal-Mart would offer a discount on the customers' shopping bill, effectively covering the cost of their gas in return for the delivery of packages, he added.
Filed Under: crowdsourcing, customers, delivery, disruption, innovation, peer economy
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Tuesday, 27 December 2011
Survey Time
20 comments:
Hey Southpaw,
Good idea, but I don't think I would pay that only for the jays preview. There's a lot of sources online now that cover all of mlb...sorry...
- 28 December 2011 at 09:23
I live in Costa Rica, so buying it would be difficult for me. As far as a name change, I like the Southpaw, but if you wanted to try something different, go for it. You're doing a fabulous job. Thanks.
- 28 December 2011 at 09:38
- Donny Don't Does said...
I would pay but only if it is an easy transaction.
- 28 December 2011 at 09:42
You have already spoiled us with your recent in-depth posts on prospect porn/rosterbation, but my thirst seems unquenchable, so never say never. I like the name 'Southpaw,' but can't imagine being put off by another, so fill your boots. Cheers.
- 28 December 2011 at 12:48
There's so much free content (thanks to you and others with your passion), I don't know if I'd spend for 6000 words. I barely have enough time as it is. I love the Southpaw. Key was awesome.
- 28 December 2011 at 13:24
As an act of encouragement and an apprecciation of your previous efforts ... yes
- 28 December 2011 at 14:58
- Mylegacy said...
Southpaw -
I LOVE the idea and I would buy the book.
However - I live on Vancouver Island a two hour ferry ride from Vancouver. As you may know (won't be surprised if you don't) The Canucks made it to the Stanley Cup finals this past season. Just before the start of the 2011/1012 season there appeared on news stands a very high quality glossy "Vancouver Canucks" pre-season book with bios etc. of all the players and those in the minors as well.
Since I was thinking that a Blue Jays ONLY pre-season book might be a good idea I asked the purchaser for a large(ish) local supermarket (one that has a fairly large magazine section in EVERY one of their stores) how many they sold...er...the reply was, "Oh about 1 or 2 per store. We're hoping that just before Christmas lots of parents will buy them for their kids stockings."
If I were you and interested in it I'd get together with a select few other bloggers who can contribute real reporting (not just opinion) to articles about the players and those in the minors - or at least say - 50 or so of those in the minors.
If you do a good job and those of us who buy it spread the word like crazy - I think you've be lucky to sell a few hundred.
When I used to do seminars as a Management Consultant I would send flyers to the EXACT types of businesses I know I could help save big money on their Human Resources /Human Rights programs and even though I could show them how I could save them many thousands of dollars the rate of return on my flyers was AT BEST about one half of one percent. (Fortunately, that was enough to keep me in a reasonable amount of single malt)
The secret would be in getting every Jay's site on the web to shill for your e-book. Tammy - you're certainly popular enough that you're being involved would be an asset to the project.
If you try it - GOOD LUCK. AND - put me down for a copy! Paypal I assume?
- 28 December 2011 at 22:34
- bballgordie said...
I suggest you change it to "Free " plus S & H . Make sure you make some cost recovery by selling advertising! Keep up the good work and use whatever name you like. Gord
- 29 December 2011 at 09:18
I would buy the ebook if its focus is spread throughout the organization, and I like the Southpaw tag so I guess I'm in the minority.
- 29 December 2011 at 16:49
1: Probably not. I'd like to say yes but knowing me I probably wouldn't end up buying it in the end and I'd hate to contribute to raising your production/labour costs.
2: No particular attachment to the current name on my end so long as it's easy to find.
- 29 December 2011 at 17:06
- The Southpaw said...
some clarification - the sales would likely be through Amazon, I've got a couple who's helping me get into self-publishing (most of which will be fiction BTW) and i'm looking into various "getting off the ground" options.
As such, the price-point would be as low as I could make it. if I set it where I can get say $1 on each sale (which would require a $1.99 or 2.49 total price depending on my publisher) and somehow some way move a couple hundred that's a huge win, if I do that and sell, say, 20, then not so much.
On the content, 500 words (on average) on the 30 guys who are currently here who have a reasonable possibility of making the Opening Day roster that's 15,000 words, plus there would be some on the prospects (probably a couple dozen words on the top 20 or so prospects on average and one liners on 20 more.
also a few hundred words on each of the other teams in the division and a shout out to the other playoff contenders...that all adds up to almost 20k words.
I don't promise that much but it's a whole lot higher than I mentioned in the OP
- 30 December 2011 at 03:10
- Joel said...
'The Southpaw' is solid but I agree with most others that if a name change did take effect, I would not be turned off.
Any prospective names you'd care to share?
Name contest?
- 30 December 2011 at 09:56
- The Southpaw said...
I have something specific in mind, that feels like an opportunity given the name change.
Particularly in that it gives more opportunity to shorten it.
Drunk Jays Fans is DJF
Jays Journal is JJ
and so forth
there's no east short for of "the Southpaw" except "TS" and I'm not sure how many folks would "get" that.
Maybe I'm over-thinking that bit though.
- 30 December 2011 at 19:02
One of the reasons I like the moniker 'The Southpaw' is that it has no need to be shortened, but maybe I'm under-thinking it.
- 30 December 2011 at 19:35
Like the name, but if you were to change it I'm sure the new one would be just as good. I also like that it gives you enough road to go non Jays baseball stuff.
$5 seems a bit much for Jays only stuff. I would pay $2 for just Jays. But would recommend you get it out earlier than mid March as you will be competing with the big boys in the spring preview issues.
Good luck! I enjoy the perspective you share. I tend to come here because I find that it is less saber metric than BBB, where the slant has become to just look at obscure stats and never watch a game or player.
I like DJF but can do without all the unnecessary swearing. JJ tends not to have enough substance and Jays prospects tends to have too many profiles of kids who are now where near being anywhere near a prospect.
You have the balance that I think most fans look for. Some sabermetric and actual observation.
- 31 December 2011 at 10:15
How about TSP = The SouthPaw
- 31 December 2011 at 10:46
Now that is a great idea. Amazon.ca and .com would need to be involved so I could use a Credit Card. After spending $200.0plus each of the last two years, and not getting enough of that which interests me, I would definitely be in such.
Richard S.S.
- 31 December 2011 at 18:21
- mathesond said...
I'd like to say yes to shelling out the $5, although there's a chance I'd get lazy and forget to actually buy it. As for the name, I've always liked it
- 1 January 2012 at 11:11
- Mylegacy said...
Tammy - thinking about your book reminds me I cut and pasted Jays Journal's 2011 Top 50 prospects to a Word document which I've kept for reference.
That word document is 454,830 "characters" long and fills 252 pages. Quite a tome. For the most part it really is an excellent reference.
I'd still buy your production - but - there is a lot of free stuff out there. The real problem is that the intertubes just don't have an economic model that makes sense to those blogging.
I suggest that every surfer (like me) pays $20 bucks a month to a blogging fund and that money is then distributed at the end of the month - in a pro-rata manner - to all those sites I've visited. The more I visit the more of the $20 dollars any given site gets.
Guys like Baseball Banter, DJF, etc., etc., would all get at least something. IF you can attract a big enough audience then you could actually make some money.
You and the administrators at ALL the Jay's main blogs should form a cabal and close ALL YOUR SITES to non-payers. Guys like me - would HAPPILY pay $20 a month (or thereabouts) for the right to access all your sites. I pay for ESPN Insider - why not at least a bit to each of the five or so Jay's sites I frequent.
Technically - there must be a way to do it.
- 4 January 2012 at 17:26
I would advise you to seriously ask yourself just how many of your readers are 'guys like me' (Mylegacy) who would apparently be glad to pay $20.00 a month just to check out Jays-inspired blogs. His suggestion of forming a 'cabal' gives me the creeps, frankly. I check out those same Jays sites daily (and thankfully) but I also surf sites covering music, politics, culture, etc. etc. (to say nothing about blogs concerning the other 29 teams.) He seems to want to install barbed wire. Give me the open range.
- 5 January 2012 at 13:23


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Nice! 😉
This doesn't feel like a website but more like an application. Very neat and clean!
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Would be cool to have such a Twizy 🙂
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The Zune and Windows Phone brought a new User Interface (UI) design to the mobile world called Metro UI.
Not only in Windows Phone or Windows applications we see the rise of this new Metro UI style, even websites are adopting them.
Today even Microsoft launched the redesigned microsoft.com website.
Site www.microsoft.com:
Site www.touchality.com:
Site www.touchality.com/blog:
Site www.monsmartphone.net:
Site www.windowsteamblog.com:
Site www.metrotwit.com:
(The application itself is also a great example of a Windows application with a Metro UI)
Site www.mykindofphone.com:
Site www.msdn.com:
Site http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/windows/apps/:
Site www.buildwindows.com:
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I hope this gives you some design inspiration 😉
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Update 2010-08-02: added some other sites
Thanks for sharing this @bramus! Absolutely brilliant!
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The challenges facing Hewlett-Packard's PC, services and printer businesses, as well as its planned re-entry to the smartphone and tablet markets, have prompted a prominent Wall Street analyst to cut his rating and target price for HP shares.
In a research note to clients Thursday, Jefferies & Co. analyst Peter Misek said given the failure of HP's $1.2 billion acquisition of Palm and the $3.3 billion in goodwill and inventory write-offs that followed, a renewed mobility push could backfire.
"While the move makes sense strategically, we see it as a high risk move," Misek said in the research note. "On top of adding costs and working capital burdens to an already stressed balance sheet, there could be additional write-offs."
Misek downgraded HP shares from "Hold" to "Underperform" and cut his target price for HP shares from $17 to $14. For HP's fiscal 2013, which ends Oct. 31, Jefferies & Co. is forecasting earnings of $3.58 per share, compared to Wall Street's consensus of $4.22 per share.
[Related: CEO Whitman: HP Will 'Ultimately Offer A Smartphone' ]
Of all the PC OEMs that have tried their hand at tablets and smartphones, only Apple's iPhone and iPad, as well as Lenovo's low-cost Android devices in China, have seen success in the marketplace, Misek said in the research note.
HP CEO Meg Whitman raised industry eyebrows earlier this month in revealing that HP is mulling a return to smartphones. "My view is, we have to ultimately offer a smartphone because in many countries of the world, that is your first computing device," Whitman told Fox Business Network last week.
HP's PC sales to businesses will not receive a significant boost from the arrival of Windows 8, and PC sales overall will continue to be dampened by the cannibalization effect from tablets, Misek said in the research note.
HP's printer business will continue facing reduced demand, and the expiration next year of high-end server maintenance contracts in HP's Business Critical Systems unit, from which HP derives some $2 billion in annual profit, could pose further challenges, according to Misek.
HP, which last month wrote down $8 billion from its 2008 acquisition of EDS, will write off half of the $6 billion goodwill from last year's Autonomy acquisition due to the poor performance of the unit, Misek said in the research note.
HP last week denied that it is looking to sell its EDS business to potential buyers, as earlier reported by CRN. Brian Alexander, director of technology research at Raymond James & Associates, believes HP could get around $5 billion for EDS but will likely have a tough time finding a buyer.
HP shares are down more than 33 percent this year and are currently trading at their lowest levels in a decade.
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Installing WebSphere 6.1 on CentOS 5.3
My colleagues and I have had a very difficult time trying to get IBM WebSphere 6.1 installed in CentOS 5.3. Thanks to the help of Matt White, we finally believe we have figured out a work around.
The Issue
The swing installer does not load after clicking on the Install link within the HTML Launch page. This issue is best documented in the Redhat and IBM communities.
Basically, we would perform a netinstall of CentOS 5.3, unpack was.cd.6100.wasdev.nocharge.linux.ia32.tar.gz into a subdirectory, and run ./launchpad.sh. Firefox would load the install page which contains a link to install WebSphere that brings up a Java Swing Application that performs the actual install. Problem is the Java Swing app never appears. After closing the browser, launchpad complains saying, "No supported Web browser was detected". Also we discovered an error in the following log file /tmp/niflogs/log.txt:
"Process, com.installshield.wizard.StandardWizardListener, err, could not initialize interface swing"
The Solution(s)
We actually never figured out how to solve this issue. We tried different JDKs, different browsers, 64 bit versions, etc. Nothing fixed the problem. Thanks to Matt White though, we did figure out a possible work around.
Open a new terminal and go to the websphere directory were you unpacked the installer. cd into the WAS directory and run: sudo java -jar setup.jar. The Java Swing install app appears and you are now able to install WebSphere. We have had mixed results with it automatically creating a default profile (AppSvr01), so if it does not create a default profile, you can manually create it by running the /opt/IBM/WebSphere/AppServer/bin/ProfileManagement/pmt.sh script.
The other possible solution is to install an older version of CentOS such as 5.1, install WebSphere 6.1, and then upgrade CentOS to 5.3. I tried doing this with 5.2 and the launchpad still failed, but we know of others that we think used 5.1 and it worked.


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Science fiction offers writers a blank palette of creation when it comes to creating new worlds, technologies, and possibilities. However, when it comes to naming those characters, sometimes those writers fall spectacularly short. Case in point: all of the characters with the surname "man." Check out our list of memorable "men," including of course Hawk Man and Tiger Man.
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- Tiger Man from Buck Rogers: Princess Ardala may have been bitchy and vampy, but she didn't have a lot of muscle. So, she had this sword-wielding, shield-bearing muscly bald dude do her bidding for her. Buck couldn't hit a girl (although Wilma sure could), so he frequently went toe to toe with this guy.
- Omega Man from... Omega Man: This Charlton Heston starrer was the second adaptation of the I Am Legend novel, leaving him as the last person on Earth. No idea why they didn't just call this thing I Am Legend, but maybe Omega sounded a lot more sci fi high tech to good old chuck.
- Hawk from Buck Rogers: Okay, I've been referring to this guy as Hawk Man for years now. Turns out I was wrong, and he's just called Hawk. Which still seems a bit too simple. Doesn't he look more like an Owl?
- Mega Man from the countless Mega Man video games: This little guy might be tiny in size, but his heroic actions were "mega," and he's become one of the most recognizable characters in the video game universe. After all, you fight Dr. Wily and his robot minions all day, and you you're going to end up with some recognition.
- David Bowie in The Man Who Fell To Earth: Bowie became "the man" in this 1976 film who came to Earth looking for water. Although he may have been Thomas Jerome Newton, he'll always be "The Man" to us.
- Demolition Man: Sylvester Stallone plays a retardo cop from the past who destroys everything in his path in order to get the job done. The proof? Right here:
T.V. Reporter: [to John Spartan] "How can you justify destroying a $7 million dollar mini mall to rescue a girl whose ransom was only $25,000 dollars?"
Little Girl: "FUCK YOU, LADY!"
John Spartan: "Ha! Good answer"
- The Invisible Man: Claude Rains sucks down a secret formula that turns both him, and his name, invisible. He's forever known by his invisible moniker afterwards, and the name Claude Rains just doesn't have that spark anymore. Sadly, this also gave birth to Kevin Bacon in Hollow Man. Egads.
- Ultraman: This Japanese supercop was part of the Science Patrol, and activated when the normal Hayata uses the Beta Capsule, and becomes the giant, ass-kicking monster fighting Ultraman. I guess they wanted to be sure you still knew he was a man.
- The entire slew of comic book "mans": For decades there have been a slew of "man" (and "woman) characters spewing forth from the pages of comic books. They gave us Superman, Batman, Ant-Man, Wonder Man, Giant Man, Spider-Man, and pretty much everything-you-can-think-of man.


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Written by Robby Red, current WCDB Rock Director.
Some people will tell you that the 90s were the ten best years in music. Others will disagree, citing the 60s or 70s as a better ten years. It's an extremely subjective question to ask someone: "What were the best ten years in music?" Twenty people could have twenty different answers. Recently, I decided to put some of my favorite albums in chronological order to determine the best ten years in music, or my favorite ten years at least. Before you get upset about the bold claim I am about to make, please keep in mind that I have not heard every album that was ever released. I haven't even heard every album that came out in the ten-year period I'm choosing. I have, however, heard the thirty albums I chose to represent my favorite years in music and I would highly suggest all of them. The only restrictions I placed on my list were that a band could only have one album on the list and all of the albums had to be released within a ten-year period. Albums are listed chronologically, then alphabetically. I hope the music will do the rest of the talking.
1976 to 1985 were the best ten years music ever had.
1) Judas Priest – Sad Wings of Destiny
2) The Clash – The Clash
3) Television – Marquee Moon
4) Blondie – Parallel Lines
5) Devo – Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo!
6) Adam and the Ants – Dirk Wears White Sox
7) Bram Tchaikovsky – Strange Man, Changed Man
8) Joy Division – Unknown Pleasures
9) Martha and the Muffins – Metro Music
10) The B-52's – Wild Planet
11) The Feelies – Crazy Rhythms
12) Magazine – The Correct Use of Soap
13) Mental As Anything – Espresso Bongo
14) The Monochrome Set – Strange Boutique
15) The Soft Boys – Underwater Moonlight
16) Television Personalities – …And Don't The Kids Just Love It
17) Dexys Midnight Runners – Too-Rye-Ay
18) Haircut One Hundred – Pelican West
19) Iron Maiden – The Number of the Beast
20) Orange Juice – You Can't Hide Your Love Forever
21) Romeo Void – Benefactor
22) Wall of Voodoo –Call of the West
23) The Chameleons – Script of the Bridge
24) ESG – Come Away With ESG
25) The Go-Betweens – Before Hollywood
26) Talking Heads – Speaking in Tongues
27) Violent Femmes – Violent Femmes
28) The Icicle Works – The Icicle Works
29) The Pale Fountains – Pacific Street
30) The Replacements – Tim


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Killer Be Killed Rock Out in New 'Wings of Feather and Wax' Video
The supergroup Killer Be Killed have released the first video from their self-titled debut album. Watch the hard-hitting performance promo for 'Wings of Feather and Wax' above.
The clip is a straightforward video of the band playing the song. Max Cavalera (Soulfly), Greg Puciato (Dillinger Escape Plan) and Troy Sanders (Mastodon) all take a turn at vocals on the song. Drummer Dave Elitch (ex-The Mars Volta) rounds out the lineup.
Loudwire recently spoke with Cavalera about how he first got involved with Killer Be Killed. "Tthat was actually Greg [Puciato]'s idea," Cavalera says. "I was not looking for a project. I've got Soulfly and Cavalera Conspiracy and I'm very busy, but Greg was very persistent. He was like, 'We've got to do it. We've got to do this project,' and I told him, 'We can do it, but it's gotta be different.''
Cavalera continues, "And it was. We got together and made a really special record I think -- especially with the voices. You've got Greg's voice, my voice, Troy's [Sanders] voice. It's a collision, man. It's really, really weird. But it works and it doesn't sound like our own bands, so that's a good thing."
'Killer Be Killed' was released last month, and debuted at No.58 on the Billboard 200 chart. It was produced by Josh Wilbur (Lamb of God, Avenged Sevenfold).