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February 18, 2012
Nail Rock Furry Cheetah
These are applied much the same as all the other kinds of wraps/decals/polish strips on the market. If you want to read full instructions they have them on the Nail Rock website here! Application wise these were not the easiest to work with, at least not on my first try. They were not as pliable as the other products like this that I've tried. I had some issues getting these smooth, I smoothed and smoothed and repositioned them and it just didn't seem to help much. Since these wraps are more like stickers they are a bit thicker than something like Sally Hansen which makes it a little easier to reposition it if you need to. The bad thing about the thickness of these wraps is that the edges don't look good after you file the excess off. It wasn't easy to actually file it off then when I finally got it off the edges looked all raggedy. I also had issues with the wraps not wanting to adhere very well to the nail on the edges, especially after filing off the excess. You can see it a little bit in the photos but it wasn't as noticeable in real life.
Just wanted to mention that I do not have a top coat on over these...I am holding a bottle of CND Super Shiney but I don't actually have it on :)
Wear wise I didn't have a great experience, it says on the packaging they can last for up to 10 days, I fully intended to wear test these but they were trashed after about 5 hours. I took a shower and that was the end of my furry cheetah nails :( It might be better if you used a top coat but since the directions didn't say to I didn't.
That said, I do love the results even if I only got to rock it for 5 hours. If you want something that will last you a few days I'd go with Sally Hansen Salon Effects or Incoco but it you want something fun for a night out or a special event I'd go with Nail Rock. I also have these in their Metallic Gold design so I'm hoping I have better luck with those!
Nail Rock wraps are available at a few retailers including Nordstroms, for $8 each. I've also seen them at CVS (in store!) and they were around the same price! You can also purchase them on NailRock.com but I think it works out to be cheaper from Nordstroms or CVS for those of us in the US!
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I have heard that you have to wait a few hours before you shower or else the come off. It's a shame because are so pretty!ReplyDelete
- PriscillaFebruary 18, 2012 at 5:05 AM
These look great on your nails - love the design. It's a shame they don't last long :(ReplyDelete
oh the free edge makes me sad :(ReplyDelete
It's a shame they didn't last... those are adorable!ReplyDelete
I've found you have to be careful with topcoats on that type of nail sticker. I tried the Milani fast-dry topcoat over some Kiss Nail Dress stickers and they actually curled off my nails almost immediately. I was so annoyed, because I was going out for the weekend, which is something I rarely do!
Seche Vite worked better with them, but the Sally Hansen quick-dry top coat in the red bottle worked best on them in my experience.
- MissadelinneFebruary 18, 2012 at 8:45 AM
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- QueenMiSeRyFebruary 20, 2012 at 5:30 AM
Honestly, I've never tried any of these..I'm a bit biased against this kind of things, dunno why..they truly don't inspire me, even if I adore the way they suit you and the others in general.ReplyDelete
Maybe because my nails haven't a very perfect shape so it's quite difficult for me to find a wrap perfectly fitting..I usually prefer traditional polish :D
Who knows, maybe one day.....
I just picked up the silver foil ones at CVS. I am excited to try them; I read that they aren't as east to apply as the Sally Hansen ones. I really love them because they look the most like Minx. I can't wait to see your gold!ReplyDelete
OMG these wraps are the hardest thing ever to put on?! I find they just don't go 100% smooth :( I got so irritated with then I ended up removing them after 2 hours as they just werent neat enough! Waahh :(ReplyDelete
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New Car Review
2013 BMW X5 M: New Car Review
Pros: Wild acceleration, inconceivable handling, subtly menacing styling tweaks, incredible cargo capacity for 555 horsepower.
Cons: Regular X5's third row isn't available, six speeds instead of eight, flatulent exhaust noises during redline upshifts.
What's New: The 2013 X5 M receives a smattering of minor changes, including M5-style blue brake calipers, standard 20-way M Multi-contour front seats and optional full LED headlights.
The 2013 BMW X5 M high-performance crossover is a good test of what you consider "bang for the buck."
Priced a couple bottle-service tabs shy of $90,000, the X5 M costs about 25 grand more than the regular X5 xDrive50i, which has a similar 4.4-liter twin-turbocharged V8. But thanks to extensive internal revisions to that engine, the M boasts 555 hp versus the ordinary X5's 400. And underneath, the X5 M has been given the full M Division suspension treatment, resulting in a 2.5-ton crossover that's astonishingly capable in corners. In other words, this isn't just an appearance package; the X5 M is a real-deal high-performance vehicle.
Having said that, the X5 M's luster has lessened a bit in light of a couple new developments for 2013. First, the xDrive50i, which already had a superior 8-speed automatic transmission, was blessed with an optional M Performance package that raises output to 440 hp. Then, the government surprisingly decided to crash-test the 2013 X5 even though an all-new X5 will likely debut next year. The X5's 4-star overall rating (out of five) included a subpar 3-star score for frontal impacts.
We wouldn't be overly concerned about crash tests in this case, though, because the X5 M's sports-car-like braking and agility are major advantages in avoidance situations, and heavy crossovers are inherently safer than most vehicle types. As for that sibling rivalry with the lesser X5, keep in mind that the X5 M is a bargain compared to its direct rival from Porsche, the megabuck Cayenne Turbo.
So is the X5 M worth it? If you think so, yes. Here's another way of looking at it: We've never come across an X5 M owner who regretted paying that initial premium.
Comfort & Utility
The X5 M comes in one thoroughly loaded trim level. Standard features include 20-inch alloy wheels, sport-tuned adaptive dampers, a self-leveling rear air suspension, a power liftgate, adaptive xenon headlamps with retractable washers, fog lights, a panoramic sunroof, keyless entry with push-button ignition, extended leather upholstery, 20-way Multi-contour sport seats, dual-zone automatic climate control, iPod/USB and Bluetooth connectivity, a 16-speaker audio system with dual subwoofers, and the hard-drive-based iDrive infotainment system with navigation, digital music storage and a widescreen display.
If that's not enough for you, some of the more notable options include LED headlights, quad-zone automatic climate control, a leather-trimmed dashboard, an 825-watt audio system (crushing the base system's measly 600 watts) and a rear-seat entertainment system.
The X5 M's standard front seats for 2013 are of the formerly optional Multi-contour variety, and they're among the very best automotive thrones ever made. The gauges are pure BMW: white-on-black numerals that change to orange-on-black at night. The dashboard design is similarly recognizable as a BMW design, though the X5 is getting on in years, and we find newer BMW dashboards to be a little nicer in terms of both materials and build quality.
The X5 M's back seat is surprisingly low, especially for a crossover SUV. We're surprised second-row passengers don't get a higher bench with more thigh support. Unlike the regular X5, the X5 M doesn't offer a third-row seat. Cargo capacity measures 35.8 cu-ft behind the second row and a healthy 75.2 cu-ft with the rear seatbacks folded.
The X5 M may have a somewhat dated interior relative to newer BMW products, but its technology is anything but dated. Let's focus on iDrive, though, because it's the technological nerve-center of this beast. Every X5 M comes with the hard-drive-based version of iDrive, which includes a beautifully crisp widescreen display and plenty of digital music storage. The iDrive interface has improved dramatically from its controversial early years, now featuring a vastly better menu structure and numerous physical buttons next to the controller knob for direct access to common pathways. It's one of the best infotainment systems on the market, and we appreciate that it's controlled by that console-mounted control knob instead of a touch-screen, so there's no need to lean forward and smudge the screen with your fingertips.
Performance & Fuel Economy
The X5 M is powered by twin-turbocharged 4.4-liter V8 rated at 555 hp and 501 lb-ft of torque. All X5 M models get an exclusive all-wheel-drive system with torque-vectoring for putting maximum power to the pavement in all situations. The transmission is an adequate 6-speed automatic, though it's worth noting that the regular X5's twin-turbo V8 gets a thoroughly modern 8-speed automatic.
Acceleration is just completely bonkers insane in the X5 M. There's no way a 2.5-ton SUV should be piling on speed like a Porsche 911, but that's exactly what this BMW does. It's epic. Aside from the aged 6-speed's sometimes abrupt responses, our only quibble is with the flatulent soundtrack trumpeted by the exhaust system during full-throttle upshifts. You don't want to be making embarrassing noises while you're out-sprinting that 911 to the next stoplight, do you?
Fuel economy is a dismal 12 mpg city/17 mpg hwy.
The X5 M comes with standard stability control, 4-wheel antilock disc brakes and six airbags (front, front-side, full-length side-curtain).
In government crash tests, the 2013 X5 was awarded four stars overall (out of five), including just three stars for frontal impacts. However, the independent Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) previously awarded the X5 its highest rating of "Good" in every tested category.
Driving Impressions
The 2013 BMW X5 M's lowered sport suspension does a ridiculously good job of keeping this massive SUV planted at speeds you won't believe until you drive the thing for yourself. Still, the ride remains more than tolerable, a tribute to the fundamental goodness of this aging X5 platform and its 5 Series roots. The steering is amazingly precise for a vehicle of this type. Among SUVs, only the far more expensive Porsche Cayenne Turbo (well, and the mechanically similar BMW X6 M) can do what the X5 M does dynamically.
Other Cars to Consider
Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG: Now equipped with a twin-turbo 5.5-liter V8, the AMG-tuned ML will certainly give the X5 M a run for its money in a straight line. Corners are a lost cause, however.
Porsche Cayenne Turbo: The Cayenne is a good match for the X5 M if you don't mind paying considerably more for that Porsche cachet. We think the BMW's cachet is just fine.
Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8: The hotrod Grand Cherokee is less athletic than the X5 M, and less civilized to boot--but it does deliver the awesomeness of a 6.4-liter Hemi V8 for about half the price of the BMW.
AutoTrader Recommends
Although we can't help but recommend anything with 555 hp, we'd upgrade to the 825-watt stereo, for sure. The X5 M definitely isn't about restraint.


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Mary K. Robison 9/15/2012 1:44:48 AMWhat a shame, Barbara. Hope they settle in somewhere ASAP, and start the next generation.
Carolyn M. Fletcher 9/15/2012 3:49:30 AMGreat catch. I hope they find a home soon. Cute little birds. #10323604
Jeff Robinson 9/15/2012 4:12:18 AMExcellent capture of nature at work! #10323638
Jack Gaskin 9/15/2012 4:50:48 AMGreat Catch Tough luck on the nest
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Tiia Vissak 9/15/2012 6:59:14 AMa great capture! #10323811
Nancy L. Green 9/15/2012 9:09:58 AMWell, ya gotta admit, it LOOKS like a good place for a nest, VERY well done!! <>< #10323967
John Connolly 9/15/2012 1:48:52 PMUs humans are not the only ones with housing problems Barbara! What a wonderful capture of this delightful little bird! #10324221
Carol L. Fowler 9/15/2012 6:41:05 PMWell- they LOOK like birdhouses! Cute capture. Hope they fins their special place soon #10324450
Pardalotes gave up on the geranium pot and tried to move into an old strawberry pot. It doesn't look like a good idea and one got caught on something once, so I think they will not build a nest here either. If they keep going on like this, there will be no chicks.
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Spring Seeding: March at Quail Hill Farm
In late March, just two days after the Spring Equinox, I went to Amagansett to visit Quail Hill Farm, the first of what will be many visits over the course of the coming year, to look at the life and labor behind one of the oldest community-supported agriculture farms in the country. What can we, as home cooks, eaters, and amateur growers, learn from observing the seasonal changes on this farm? Come walk along with us as we document the life of a farm, season by season, beginning with the fresh start of spring: Seeding in March.
Amangansett is a small hamlet on the South Shore of Long Island, way out near the tip, and a three hour bus drive east of New York City. The driver dropped me off on the side of Main Street, the stretch of Montauk Highway that runs through the town. It was late morning, and the mist from the nearby ocean had not yet burned off in the sunlight. I was just about to pull out my phone to navigate my exact location when I heard a car honk, and looking up, saw Scott Chaskey, Quail Hill Farm's poet farmer, waving at me from an old pickup truck across the street.
I first met Scott two years ago when I wrote a small profile of the farm for Apartment Therapy's Green Living channel (previously known as Re-Nest). Then, as now, I was struck by the phrase "old soul" which kept coming to mind. It seemed to describe him perfectly. It's not just the full white beard (the definition of "flowing" if I ever saw one) but the way he talks about farming, his community, and the people who harvest food from his land. Clearly these thoughts have gone through full life cycles of their own over his 23 years on the farm—germinating, growing, thriving, dying, and being renewed again—and have now arrived at an easy place in his mind, freeing him to muse gently and confidently on everything from the batty behaviors of the chickens to the pungent perfection of foraged green garlic.
My arrival at the farm was just one of many beginnings that day: scheduled activities and chores were still in flux as the crew—which includes Scott; Sam, the farm manager; Kate, a market manager, who arrived four weeks prior; and Will, Rachel, and Calvin, three new apprentices marking their very first week on the farm—became acquainted with each other and the work. "The key to managing a crew is seeing what people like to do and also what they're good at," Scott tells me. This first week is a time of trial and error, a time to share and shift until things naturally settle into the rightful place, and people into the rightful tasks. In the meantime, everyone starts at the beginning, with seeding.
The seasonal life at Quail Hill Farm, I learned, begins in early March, with hand seeding. Every vegetable, fruit, or flower planted on the farm starts its life in the heated greenhouse. Onions are seeded first, usually about seven or eight varieties; other early spring varieties include artichokes; parsley, which takes an especially long time to grow; lettuce; fennel; leeks; scallions and snapdragons. The seedlings sprout in trays in the heated greenhouse for four to five weeks before moving to the unheated greenhouse (to acclimate the seeds to outdoor temperatures) and then to the field.
This is how farm life starts for crew and crop, but seeding in the greenhouses is a continual process that runs from early March through July, with different crops getting seeded at different times. Each greenhouse holds 160 trays, with 128-200 cells per tray. (Did you do the math? That's up to 32,000 seeds!) And because Scott uses his own non-sterile live seed mix—a special formula, honed over the years, made of peet moss, perlite and vermiculite, and compost—weeding the greenhouse is a daily ritual.
Kate weeding the greenhouse, which she calls 'kind of zen and methodical."
The morning, which the crew spends seeding, putting down fertilizer, and planting raspberry bushes, soon tips into lunch hour, and everyone convenes in the kitchen on the upper level of the farm clubhouse. This is a functional space, a place to make a quick meal and eat around a table. A medley of pots, pans, and utensils line the shelves. The fridge is stocked with eggs and leftover winter greens. "Anybody like a fried egg?" someone asks, as lunches are retrieved and set up on the table—chicken soup, a bagel and cream cheese, Greek yogurt.
Over the next hour the conversation shifts from college basketball to a discussion on the best bread in Southampton, the trendiness of sopressata ("I still don't know what it is!"), whether or not someone should transplant the Sweet Williams ("No, it's too dry"), what to do with the herb garden ("We need to clear it, then put the mulch down"), and most entertainingly, how delicious it smelled when Scott mowed the peas a few days ago. "I felt like I was in pea soup!" Scott says. "What an amazing aroma!" Then he laughs—a few exuberant quacks—and everyone else does, too.
After lunch, both old hands and young minds walk off to the fields and greenhouses, ready to work for a few more hours. The day has turned warm and the garlic fields need mulching, the herb patch clearing. "That's the thing about farming that is actually one of the best things about it," Scott says, as we forage for green garlic left behind from last year's harvest. "There's always something new going on. You always have to figure out what's next."
Related: Sustainable Farming for the Future: Scott Chaskey of Quail Hill Farm
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Trade paper AdAge.com reports that American workers would waste the equivalent of 551,000 years during 2005 reading blogs, online web diaries and gossip sheets, which have exploded in numbers in recent years.
About 35 million workers – one in four of the labour force in the United States – spend 3 1/2 hours, or 9 per cent, of their working week on blogs, the survey found.
I do take a little umbrage at the word "waste," which depends, of course, on which blogs you're reading.
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Fight Night 62 Aftermath/Results: Maia Dominates LaFlare, Koscheck & Baszler Edge Closer to Retirement in Night of Thrilling Finishes
Fight Night 62 was one of those cards that, while appearing just abysmal on paper, actually turned out to be a rather entertaining affair. I mean, sure, the main card broadcast dragged along at it's typical sloth-like pace — something that the UFC desperately needs to change but sadly never will — and the main event wasn't exactly the kind of barnburner we've come to expect from a Demian Maia fight (sarcasm), but Fight Night 62 more than made up for its lack of name power with exciting finishes. It was also a card that signaled the (competitive) end of at least two MMA careers and the possible resurgence of another, so join us after the jump for a full breakdown of what went down in Rio over the weekend.Read More DIGG THIS


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Shellbark HickoryCarya laciniosa
A native of moist bottomlands and floodplains of the United States, the shellbark hickory was once a common sight. Only few stand in nature today, but when you do encounter one, it is a memorable sight. Drooping lower branches. Large yellow-green leaves. Shaggy bark curling up at the ends.
While this nut tree is not very widely planted, you needn't shy away. It's a slow grower to be sure, but the long-living shellbark hickory will reward patient tree planters with strong limbs, few natural pests, low maintenance and large nuts.


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Lewiston man surrenders and faces charge in fatal hit-and-run
A 22-year-old Lewiston man surrendered to members of the Niagara County Sheriff's Office on Saturday after a hit-and-run incident earlier in the day that claimed the life of a 34-year-old Buffalo woman.
Carmen Crapsi was charged with a felony count of leaving the scene of a fatal motor vehicle accident, according to the Niagara County Sheriff's Office.
Crapsi was arraigned in Town of Cambria Court. Bail was set at $2,500 cash or $5,000 bond. He was taken to Niagara County Jail, according the sheriff's office.
Shortly after 5 a.m., Lewiston police responded to a 911 call reporting a person lying on the side of Lewiston Road, near the Upper Mountain Road Overpass. Police found the victim had been fatally struck by a southbound vehicle.
Police today identified the victim as Lorelei Walker.
The sheriff's office and the Lewiston Police Department are still investigating the accident.
Investigators located the vehicle Saturday morning.
Anyone with information about the driver is asked to call the Sheriff's Office at 438-3393, Ext. 1.


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Google tells me how often I have visited a URL within my search (not showing the right clock but still). So I was reading through if there where any changes at the Google Network and noticed that on the right side of all search results that I clicked on was now a little line telling me that I had clicked twice and the last time I did that was at 2:11 pm, the right time was actually 22:11. I have never seen this before. – I was logged in on my Ad-words accound, have not tested if Google remembers me after I check out.
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European Search Personality of the year 2014, Kristján Már Hauksson, is the Co-Founder and COO of SMFB Engine, based in Oslo, Norway. This newfound digital activation/marketing agency works closely with the award winning creative agency, SMFB, in making sure that each idea has the digital presence to make it fly. Kristján is a publish author on the topic Internet Marketing and Search Engine Marketing.http://www.smfbengine.com


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OMI is an open source project to further the development of a production quality implementation of the DMTF CIM/WBEM standards. The OMI CIMOM is also designed to be portable and highly modular. In order to attain its small footprint, it is coded in C, which also makes it a much more viable CIM Object Manager for embedded systems and other infrastructure components that have memory constraints for their management processor. OMI is also designed to be inherently portable. It builds and runs today on most UNIX® systems and Linux. In addition to OMI's small footprint, it also demonstrates very high performance.
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Dockers is one of the most famous brands known around the globe. Most men look forward to slipping into their comfortable Dockers on"Casual Friday." The best thing, men don't have to wait until Friday for this casual look and feel, even when wearing a suit. With Dockers' boxers, boxer briefs and t-shirts, men can expect this comfort every day of the week.
Dockers, a Levi-Strauss brand, was introduced in 1986 as a line of business casual men's clothing. Their chinos quickly became almost synonymous with khakis, the military trousers from the 1950's. Long beloved of preppies everywhere, Dockers chinos became the jeans alternative for both men and women. Evolving over the years, the Dockers brand has expanded and now includes mens' t-shirts, boxers, briefs and boxer briefs. The plush waistband is a major comfort feature and of enduring quality. The high-quality cotton fabric of both underwear and t-shirts is exceptionally soft as well as durable. In fact, Dockers men's underwear has all of the style, quality and affordability men have come to expect from the Dockers brand.
Dockers men's underwear is 100% cotton and styled to meet the needs of today's fashionable men. The boxer briefs, which are offered in three-packs, are full rise with non-elastic leg bands. Woven cotton boxers are soft and lightweight and are also sold in 3-packs. They are offered in classic plaid or stripe patterns. Fly front briefs, with a smooth seamless seat, are a great deal offered in four-packs. Dockers t-shirts and tank undershirts are also sold in multi-packs. All styles are made of 100% cotton. The traditional styling that is a Dockers hallmark is available in crew neck tees, v-necks and the A-shirt, a form-fitting tank. Celebrities like Chris Hemsworth, Donald Glover and Robert Pattinson are fans of Dockers.
Customers love the comfort of Dockers underwear. Men who bought the Fly Front Brief Pack said they were very comfortable, and the best thing was the leg openings are cut higher allowing more movement. Men love that the cotton A-shirts are longer than the average t-shirt. If you aren't a boxer brief man, the loose cotton boxers are a hit for their cut of comfort made with fun patterns. Customers also add that the products don't shrink in the wash.
Dockers is doing their part to "go green." The 2012 Wear the Pants Project offered a large grant to motivate men around the nation to pitch a project to help the world. The Environmental Education for the Next Generation (EENG) won and has now partnered with Dockers to do their part to save the environment. EENG brings college students to elementary classrooms to lead environmental discussions and activities.
Dockers is a classic brand for men that embodies comfort and style. Men can feel sexy while being comfortable in their underwear and sleepwear. Wearing 100% cotton is like wearing next to nothing. Dockers knows men don't like to be bothered by their underwear or clothing all day because they are just too busy being active and conquering the world.


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The first TV spot for Sony's The Amazing Spider-Man has aired and teases an upcoming "4-Minute Super Preview" that will air on the season premiere of NBC's "America's Got Talent" on May 14th! You can watch the spot below.
Coming to 3D, 2D and IMAX 3D theaters on July 3, the action adventure stars Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone, Rhys Ifans, Denis Leary, Campbell Scott, Irrfan Khan, Martin Sheen and Sally Field.
The Amazing Spider-Man is the story of Peter Parker (Garfield), an outcast high schooler who was abandoned by his parents as a boy, leaving him to be raised by his Uncle Ben (Sheen) and Aunt May (Field). Like most teenagers, Peter is trying to figure out who he is and how he got to be the person he is today. Peter is also finding his way with his first high school crush, Gwen Stacy (Stone), and together, they struggle with love, commitment, and secrets. As Peter discovers a mysterious briefcase that belonged to his father, he begins a quest to understand his parents' disappearance leading him directly to Oscorp and the lab of Dr. Curt Connors (Ifans), his father's former partner. As Spider-Man is set on a collision course with Connors' alter-ego, The Lizard, Peter will make life-altering choices to use his powers and shape his destiny to become a hero.


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In the monthly "Ethical Inquiry" series, we examine ethical questions, highlighting a broad array of opinion from journalism, academia, and advocacy organizations. Our intent is to illuminate and explore the complexity of some of the most vexing ethical questions of our time.
Ethical Inquiry: March 2013
The ethics of international aid: Who should direct international aid efforts?
We all want the world to be a better place, but how to make that happen? Many focus on helping their own, local communities, but some are drawn to problems affecting communities across the planet. Maybe these problems are truly global, like global warming or gender inequality, and maybe these problems are region specific, like preserving dying languages or addressing specific political conflicts.
There are as many different ways to approach aid as there are situations in which aid is needed. Choices made by those directing and implementing aid efforts can make or break a project. Especially in cases where aid flows from developed to developing nations, the issue of who should be responsible for directing and implementing those aid efforts is very real.
In this installment of "Ethical Inquiry" we ask: Who has the right to make those choices? Who should be in charge of directing what money and which resources goes where, and to what end? Should it be the professionals? Those who are most passionate? The intended beneficiaries? Those supplying the resources? Governments and/or international organizations?
The professionals
In the field of international development, credentials like educational degrees are not the only factor in an individual's "professionalism." According to Dave Algoso, an international development professional, all one needs to be a professional is commitment: in order to be considered a professional in the international development world, you need the same level of commitment required of any other professional discipline. In other words, this needs to be your only job, not just a part-time project.
This commitment and lack of emphasis on marketability becomes clear when professionals make the decisions. Most professionals do not spearhead "sexy" aid projects (that is, projects working on big-name, easily understood and publicly supported issues like HIV/AIDS, extreme poverty, or microfinance). Instead, most work on projects that may seem smaller and less exciting, but still have a huge impact on communities.
On a larger scale, though, professionals spearheading large-scale efforts can be the source of much controversy. Renowned economist Jeffrey Sachs and his Millennial Villages Project provides an example of this controversy. His project is not only large in physical scale, but also large in its implications – causing many to question whether the huge implications of the project negatively impact the ability of the leadership to critically examine the effects on the ground.
Concerned that those directing projects can be too close to the issue, some call for a new emphasis on research into the effectiveness of any aid project and not just into the idea of the project. Many in academia suggest that accountability in the actual work of the organization is key, with the previously linked articles being several among many examples addressing the role, challenges, and strategies of accountability within the international aid world. Maybe that is the most effective place for professionals to focus their efforts?
Those with passion and moral conviction
Should we trust that people with passion and moral conviction are guided by these intangible forces, and that while they might fail it is only by accident? There are certainly examples of people with absolutely no experience doing incredible things for others a world away – but there are also examples of such people doing more harm than good.
Nicholas Kristof thinks that the good done by these people far outweighs any harm, and that their actions exponentially increase the benefits by inspiring others and sparking a desire to do good in many more people. There are many examples of these types of people those motivated by passion but not experts in the work they are taking on, including Greg Mortenson with the Central Asia Institute – made famous by his book Three Cups of Tea – and Sam Childers with the Angels of East Africa – made famous by the recent movie Machine Gun Preacher starring Gerard Butler. Both of these organizations inspire many people, and so both have huge constituencies that they draw upon to allow them to do an incredible amount of work. Kristof might argue that these are the people who are the future of international aid, and that despite a few hiccups the work they are doing is better than nothing.
Others, however, criticize the tangible actions of the organizations and believe that despite their great resources they do more harm than good. The issues are different for each: with Greg Mortensen the primary issues have to do with the veracity of his statements regarding how and why he started the institute, and the distribution of the institute's finances. This undermining of trust and problematic finances has caused many to question whether he is the correct leader for an international aid effort, and whether he is trustworthy or capable.
In the case of Sam Childers, the founder of Angels of East Africa and the protagonist in Machine Gun Preacher – the criticism is of his methodology and the ethics of how he is helping. He goes on raids to free the child soldiers that his organization supposedly works to rehabilitate, violently extricating the children from the Lord's Resistance Army in Uganda to orphanages with conditions which some call unacceptably negligent.
Those whom the aid is intended to benefit
On the other side of the situation are those whom the aid is intended to: the beneficiaries. Development guided by the beneficiaries is generally called "community-driven development," and according to the World Bank "potentially constitutes an important approach in the repertoire of development interventions because it is designed to place less stress on government line agencies by optimizing the use of community actors, yet at the same time reach very large numbers of poor people." While this explanation takes a very donor-specific approach to the issue – perhaps unsurprising, given that it is the World Bank's wording – essentially this type of development is lauded as being most effective because of the high emphasis placed on fostering responsibility within the community, empowering individuals and giving them control over their own situation.
Through his analysis of processes of local accountability practices Chris Roche explicitly addresses this, stating that "social-accountability initiatives have the potential to give a voice to those who should ultimately be benefiting from the actions of international aid organisations to express their views, and thus allow the effectiveness of aid and also international advocacy to be assessed; and they may also have the potential to start to shape what a future international agenda needs to encompass." (See "Oxfam Australia's Experience of 'Bottom-Up' Accountability" in Development in Practice 19(8)).)
This particular mode of development has a large number of proponents, including American Jewish World Service president Ruth Messinger and Eliza and Judy Dushku of THRIVE-Gulu who spoke at Brandeis University's annual 'DEIS Impact! festival of social justice in 2012 and 2013, respectively. These speakers echo what many adherents to community driven development say; that is, as others have put it, "listen to poor people, don't just hand out cash."
Ruth Messinger explains this particularly eloquently:
"I want to tell you that the developing world … is littered – literally – with buildings that were built by well-meaning clubs. Ask a community, "What is that building up on the hill?" and they say "Well, you know, 10 years ago people came here and they built a school." I say, "Oh, really?" "Yes," they say," but we have no money for teachers." Or, "That's not the place for a school." Or, "That's not really what we needed – but they came and that's what they wanted to do." Not only is that disrespectful of the fact that people best know what they need and need your help in making it come true, but it gives a lousy reputation to the Westerners who go to these countries. People arrive with obvious wealth and resources and physical, human power and then they do something that's in their brains that they think is what the community needs – but not what the community says it wants."
That being said, obviously issues can arise. Judy Dushku, professor of politics at Suffolk University and a founder of THRIVE-Gulu touched upon this in her talk, discussing the wishes of the people in Gulu regarding what they wanted from THRIVE-Gulu:
"We didn't want to build a security fence around the acre, that was not one of our priorities. But, one of our other things apart from 'from victim to survivor to thriver,' one of the other models we have for ourselves is that we believe 'there should be nothing about us without us.' So, we have always asked our beneficiaries, what do you want us to do.… We have staff there, we pay them salaries and they're a great staff and we consulted them and said 'we would like to complete a building on the property' but at the time they said not until we get a security wall…. So now we have a beautiful $30,000 wall."
It wasn't until later that the organization realized why the wall was needed (to prevent theft of the computers being supplied to the community).
At times the wishes of the community may seem counterproductive to their developmental needs in light of limited resources, particularly limitations of time and money. Thus, the question must be asked, do those receiving the benefit of aid know what is best for improving the situation? Certainly policies of economic development enacted by the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund known as Structural Adjustment Programs (discussed below) stand in stark opposition to this, given their fundamental basis in the proposition that their knowledge and expertise are better than any other ideas of economic development. Are the beneficiaries too close to the situation? Do they lack the relevant expertise and experience compared to other potential leaders?
Those with the resources (i.e. money and to some extent, time.)
The question of whether those with money and time should be privileged is another aspect that must be taken into account. This question exists on two primary planes: the individual, and the structural.
On the individual level, this debate can be seen whenever a celebrity starts an organization dedicated to a particular cause, for example the musician Bono and his work in Africa. Many journalists pointed out that not all Africans were supportive of his work on their continent, arguing that the aid being given was not only not what was needed, and did more harm than good. Encouragingly, Bono has taken these critiques seriously, but given his placement as a huge media figure with substantial resources at his disposal has continued his work in the region.
On the structural level, there is an ongoing debate on the implications of the flow of aid from the "first world" to the "third world." Analysts like Tomohisa Hattori do not see international aid as the straightforward story of simple philanthropy, but rather as a far more complex structural system based on dominance and indebtedness, with socio-political implications beyond the act of aid distribution (See "Reconceptualizing Foreign Aid" in Review of International Political Economy 8(4)).
The majority of aid does flow from organizations in the United States, Europe and other affiliated states to wherever it is intended, which might have unintended consequences. USAID has been criticized for many reasons, particularly concerning its programs of food distribution from crop surpluses within the US. The agency has attempted to address some of these issues. Nonetheless, many argue that basing their efforts on redistribution of food from the US to other regions of the world costs more, undermines local economies, and in many cases does not provide adequate nutrition.
Studies like that by Mesfin Bezuneh, Brady J. Deaton, and George W. Norton assessing the effects of programs based on working for food or developing local food continually point to the benefits of longer-term emphasis being placed on local agricultural production, which in large part runs counter to the work being done by USAID (See "Food Aid Impacts in Rural Kenya" in American Journal of Agricultural Economics 70(1)). Those with resources are a potentially a huge asset and can do much good; the question is whether or not they are living up to their potential.
Governments and/or International Organizations
Governments and large international organizations like the United Nations, the World Bank, or the International Monetary Fund are among the largest potential resource-rich aid sources. They are responsible for much of the grand total of international aid – but should they be? There are many who believe governments or large international organizations are best able to enact international aid.
Governments have massive resources at their disposal – political force, money, and personnel, to name just a few – with which they can affect huge change, which is particularly essential in a crisis situation. Furthermore, one of the greatest roles a government can play in these situations is in legitimizing the situation, and drawing international and popular attention to an issue. These two aspects in particular form the basis for such international campaigns like the Millennium Development Goals, which claim to find solutions as much in advocacy and attention building work as in resource management.
Given their size both governments and international organizations like the UN tend to act as support mechanisms for smaller projects – USAID, the UNDP, and other such institutions have myriad projects in virtually every field of development. They act on a large scale, but simultaneously on a very individual basis.
Gilbert Rist suggests, however, that this flow of aid from the governments of richer nations to poorer nations is "genuinely hegemonic, because it appeared to be not only the best [solution] but the only possible one." (See The History of Development: From Western Origins to Global Faith). Aid is political, in his view.
Whether aid is political or not, politics can affect the manner in which aid is distributed. The IMF and World Bank are prime examples of this, with their chosen method of fixing what they see as a broken system being the aforementioned series of Structural Adjustment Programs (SAPs), that are designed to stimulate economic growth and are a requirement for applicant governments seeking a loan to enact prior to receiving World Bank or IMF funds. These SAPs have come under a huge amount of criticism, however, with observers suggesting that they work only in very few cases, and in the majority do more harm than good.
Inept government policies do not only originate from overseas, however, but can be seen in the misguided policies of many local governments. James C. Scott describes a series villagization schemes in Tanzania, which he says "were often spectacular failures. As units of production, as human communities, or as a means of delivering services, the planned villages failed the people they were intended, sometimes sincerely, to serve." (See Seeing Like a State: How Certain Schemes to Improve the Human Condition Have Failed)
Final Thoughts: A combination approach?
International aid and the development of socioeconomic conditions around the globe is cited by many to be the problem of our time, yet as we can see there is no clear answer to who should spearhead an effort to fix it, let alone what that effort would look like.
In part this is because it is such a complex issue. It is political, but at the same time more than just political actors are involved in the flow of aid from country to country. So, of all those involved, who should take charge? Perhaps there should be some sort of collaboration?
Good aid is as simple as good leadership and good business – it needs multiple points of view, contends and international humanitarian worker respected blogger J. (who stays anonymous to avoid conflict of interest issues). Perhaps the Gates Foundation's ideology of bringing together highly qualified individuals to work together on the same problem with input from locals will lead the way to a sustainable future.
But even then, who should be guiding the direction of the efforts? Should it be those with the greatest experience and the most knowledge about the process? Or, should it be those who are living the problem, and have the most at stake? Should it be those who have their strength of belief and moral certitude? Or, should it be governments or large organizations that direct the flow and enactment of aid? Or, should it simply be whoever has the money and the time? Does passion trump experience? Is the institution more competent than the individual?
These are not easy questions, and may be questions without a clear answer.
But decisions about international affect the health and well-being – even the very survival – of literally thousands if not millions of people around the globe.
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2014 Kia Soul: New Car Review
At first glance, the redesigned 2014 Kia Soul looks a lot like last year's model. Remember the "doo, dah, dippity" hamsters from Kia's popular commercials? We doubt even they could tell the difference without squinting. Although Kia tends to push the envelope with its new models, this one initially appears to be more of an evolutionary effort.
But then you hop into the driver seat and there's suddenly a revolution afoot. Kia didn't need to mess with the Soul's funky shape, you see -- it was the rest of the car that required attention. Accordingly, the chintzy interior materials have been banished in favor of supple, high-quality surfaces, and the ride quality has gone from firm and noisy to gentle and hushed. The 2014 Soul is still a head-turner, to be sure, but it also cultivates a premium vibe for those inside, and that's sure to broaden its appeal.
The new Soul additionally offers an expanded cargo bay with a crossover-like 61 cu ft of maximum space, and its technology options have improved, as well, including a brilliant 8-inch touchscreen with navigation. Don't be fooled by its familiar form, because the 2014 Soul is no longer just a cool-looking economy car. It's one of the best affordable hatchbacks you can buy.
What's New for 2014?
The 2014 Soul is fully redesigned.
What We Like
Premium interior look and feel; refined ride; ample cargo space; rich feature content; distinctive styling; still a great value
What We Don't
Mediocre fuel economy; uninspired acceleration
How Much?
Fuel Economy
The base Soul is powered by a 1.6-liter 4-cylinder engine rated at 130 horsepower and 118 lb-ft of torque. Whether you choose the standard 6-speed manual transmission or the optional 6-speed automatic, the Environmental Protection Agency says you'll get the same 24 miles per gallon city/30 mpg hwy.
The other Soul models feature a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder that generates 164 hp and 151 lb-ft of torque. The 6-speed automatic is the only transmission offered. Fuel economy is essentially unchanged at 23 mpg city/31 mpg hwy.
Standard Features & Options
The 2014 Kia Soul 5-passenger hatchback is offered in base, Plus (+) and Exclaim (!) trim levels.
The base Soul ($15,495) starts with the manual transmission, the smaller 1.6-liter engine, 16-in steel wheels, power accessories, variable intermittent wipers, cloth upholstery, a height-adjustable driver seat, a tilt-telescopic steering wheel, driver-selectable steering feel, steering-wheel-mounted audio controls, a trip computer, manual air conditioning and a 6-speaker audio system with satellite radio and USB and auxiliary audio jacks.
The Soul Plus ($18,995) adds the automatic transmission, the larger 2.0-liter engine, 17-in alloy wheels, turn-signal indicators on the exterior mirrors, cruise control, keyless entry, a front center console with an armrest, a rear center armrest with cup holders and 12-volt power outlets in the cargo area (the base model only has them in the main cabin).
The Soul Exclaim ($21,095) boasts 18-in alloy wheels, LED running lights and taillights, fog lights, automatic headlights, power-folding exterior mirrors, UVO voice-command functionality, a rearview camera, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, a refrigerated glove compartment, a 10-way power driver seat and a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob.
Options on the base model include the automatic transmission, automatic engine stop/start, 16-in alloy wheels, cruise control, keyless entry and the rear center armrest with cup holders.
The Plus model offers the UVO eServices package (automatic headlights, voice-command functionality and a rearview camera), the action-packed Audio package (leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, upgraded dashboard and door trim, automatic climate control, a navigation system with an 8-in touchscreen and an Infinity sound system with a subwoofer and pulsating speaker illumination) and the Primo package (panoramic sunroof, fog lights, keyless entry with push-button start, a heated steering wheel, a 10-way power driver seat, heated front and rear seats, ventilated front seats and leather upholstery).
Note that the Plus can also be equipped with the ECO package (automatic engine stop/start and smaller 16-in alloy wheels with low-rolling-resistance tires), but only if you forego the three packages described above.
The Exclaim, meanwhile, is eligible for the Sun and Sound package (panoramic sunroof, navigation with touchscreen, Infinity audio, speaker illumination and automatic climate control) as well as the memorably named Whole Shabang package (xenon low-beam headlights with auto leveling, LED running lights, keyless entry with push-button start, an upgraded 4.3-in color driver information screen, a heated steering wheel, heated front and rear seats, ventilated front seats and leather upholstery).
The 2014 Soul comes standard with stability control, 4-wheel anti-lock disc brakes, height-adjustable front seat belts and six airbags (front, front side, full-length side curtain).
The government had not crash-tested the Soul as of this writing, but the independent Insurance Institute for Highway Safety gave the Soul its highest rating of Good in all applicable crash-test categories.
Behind the Wheel
The 2014 Soul's refinement on the road is a revelation. Previously, we thought of the Soul as just an economy car with a funky wrapper, but this redesigned model is actually a respectable high-speed cruiser, remaining quiet and composed in the fast lane. The suspension's compliance over bumps is likewise greatly improved, ranking up there with the best at this price -- even with the Exclaim model's low-profile 18-in tires. We find the 3-level adjustable steering gimmicky, but it's nice that Kia gives you the option.
Given these great strides in driving dynamics, we're disappointed in what's under the hood. The base 1.6-liter engine is weaker than the Kia Rio subcompact's similar unit for some reason, and it delivers meager acceleration in the larger Soul. As for the 2.0-liter engine, Kia trumpets its direct-injection technology and improved low-end torque, but it still feels soft, and it sends a fair amount of racket into the otherwise hushed cabin at full throttle.
What's more, the Soul's maximum of 31 mpg is unimpressive by current standards. Expect progress before long, perhaps including an optional turbocharged engine with superior power and fuel economy.
Other Cars to Consider
Honda Fit -- The Fit's amazingly capacious interior is great for hauling stuff, and it gets better fuel economy, to boot. Its loud, chintzy interior pales in comparison, however.
Mazda CX-5 -- If you're looking at a Soul Plus or Exclaim with some options, stop by your Mazda dealer and see if there's a CX-5 for about the same price. We really like the Mazda's mix of style, performance, space and efficiency.
Toyota Prius -- You might not think of the Soul and Prius as rivals, but the Prius is likewise a roomy hatchback that's not too expensive, and it offers the added benefit of incredible fuel economy.
AutoTrader's Advice
The Exclaim's Whole Shabang package is tempting, but it results in a pricey Soul, so we suggest looking at the Plus model with the Audio package. The UVO eServices package is part of the deal, as well, so you get voice-command functions, the big touchscreen with navigation, Infinity sound, upgraded interior trim and automatic climate control, all for about $21,000.


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Metascore®Generally favorable reviewsbased on a weighted average of allcritic review scores.
It's a scrumptious and dizzy-spirited lark, a what-the-hell-let's-rob-the-casino flick made with so much wit and brains and dazzle and virtuosity that the sheer speed and cleverness of the caper hits you like a shot of pure oxygen.
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Despite dashes of droll dialogue from screenwriter Ted Griffin, the remake aims for cool but instead gets chilly.
Serious pianists sometimes pound out a little honky-tonk, just for fun. That's like what Steven Soderbergh is doing in Ocean's Eleven.
Good, expensive, easygoing fun. It's no masterpiece, but why should Soderbergh -- or anybody -- get three in a row?
Depends on comic timing so precise that it seems weightless and all but effortless. And it depends on performers, of course, who can do a comic turn just as readily as a deft writer can turn a phrase. In that department, Ocean's Eleven is at least 11 times blessed.
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Pause for kids 12 & under
Fun heist movie for older kids and their families.
What Parents Need to Know
Parents need to know that Ocean's Eleven is a slick caper movie that keeps the audience rooting for appealing, clever con artists and thieves throughout. The fact that their target is a ruthless and violent business tycoon is meant to lessen the immorality and illegality of their adventure. There's lots of suspense, a few action-packed moments with some hard punches thrown, several explosions, a faked death, and two guards gassed into unconsciousness. No one is hurt or killed. Swearing is occasional, including "f-k," "s-t," "goddamn," "screwing," "hell." In one scene there is a mock racist argument during which characters call one another "cracker" and "colored." Sexuality is limited to one kiss as well as a few wide shots of strippers and a lap dance in an upscale nightclub. This film, a loose remake of the 1960 film of the saem name, starring Frank Sinatra and his Rat Pack, spawned the sequels Ocean's Twelve and Ocean's Thirteen.
Messages: Basic premise is that a smart, attractive, "ethical," racially diverse team of swindlers and robbers are heroes while the villain, their mark, is a heartless corporate big shot. So good defeats evil -- but in a nontraditional way.
Role models: The romantic con artists are loyal, brave, smart, funny, and honorable toward one another. The diverse, colorful team of rogues includes: a Chinese gymnast, two lovable old stereotypical Jewish crooks, and two black criminals. The only substantial female player is the love interest of the gang's leader, Danny Ocean.
Violence: There's lots of suspense, much of it with a sense of comic irony, as the heroes try to pull off a remarkable robbery. Action includes some fist fights, a beating, chaos in a casino, two security guards being gassed into unconsciousness, and several explosions (two cars and several small rooms blow up). No one is injured or killed. In one scene, an elderly man seems to be having a heart attack or stroke, then appears to be dead (but not for long).
Sex: One romantic kiss; several distant shots of strippers, and one short lap dance. No nudity.
Language: Occasional swearing that includes two instances of "f-k" and other milder curse words: "goddamn," "no s-t," "screwing," "a--hole." In one scene two men pretend to insult each other with racial slurs: "goddamn cracker," "colored." One character makes an obscene gesture.
Consumerism: Las Vegas hotels abound: Bellagio, Mirage, MGM Grand, Mandalay Resort. Other visuals: Trump Plaza, Ramlosa water, Budweiser, Michelob, Barnum's, and Macy's.
Drinking, drugs and smoking: An elderly man chomps on a cigar in all of his scenes. A few scenes show men drinking in social settings: in a bar, a casino, a hotel room, at a gaming table, at dinner.
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Time to Move On
This is my last blog posting, two years to the day and 160+ postings after entering the blogsphere, and six months after retiring from Nortel, where I worked for 37 years. I left out the front door, but was saddened... Full Story
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Collaboration Software As The Biggest Productivity Push
Infoweek 500 's annual survey provides an industry-by-industry view of investment strategies. Across most industries, the response to "What has been the most effective productivity push?", the answer is "new forms of collaboration software." This can take various forms, such... Full Story
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Twitter Radio
We think of social networking and we think of Facebook, Wikis and the like. But should Twitter be on this list. I think not as it has seen little uptake as an interactive medium.. What Twitter has evolved into is... Full Story
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Communications Dimensions
Phil Edholm, the enterprise CTO at Nortel, has an uncanny capability of synthesizing complex issues. Across multiple blog postings, he talks to a simple graphic of what he calls Communications Dimensions. I like the way he breaks out event and... Full Story
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Social Networking vs UC
Unified Communications (UC) includes new modalities such as social networking, though most UC solutions today don't deliver social networking solutions, beyond simple linkages such as blog or wiki click-to-call. A lot has been said and written about the ROI for... Full Story
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From Hyperconnectivity To Social Networking
I will be retiring on April 10 after 37 years in Nortel. The decision was actually made pre-filing, but I decided to stay on to participate in one last VoiceCon, my swan song so to speak. I have spent my... Full Story
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Linked by Thom Holwerda on Tue 28th Feb 2012 23:11 UTC
Linus Torvalds on requiring the root password for mundane tasks. "So here's a plea: if you have anything to do with security in a distro, and think that my kids (replace 'my kids' with 'sales people on the road' if you think your main customers are businesses) need to have the root password to access some wireless network, or to be able to print out a paper, or to change the date-and-time settings, please just kill yourself now. The world will be a better place." Yes, it's harsh (deal with it, Finns don't beat around the bush), but he's completely and utterly right. While there's cases where it makes sense to disable certain settings (public terminals, for instance), it is utterly idiotic that regular home users have to type in their root password for such mundane tasks.
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RE[4]: Getting Tired
by Soulbender on Wed 29th Feb 2012 06:35 UTC in reply to "RE[3]: Getting Tired"
I talk with on a daily basis will think that expression is advocating suicide.
How stupid are those people? Really? There's no way in hell any person, native speaker or not, could possible take Linus words as actually advocating suicide. Unless you're an complete moron. Maybe it's not a good expression, maybe some people are offended by it but that's not the point.
There's really no kind way to put this; if you think Linus is actually advocating real-life suicide you're an idiot.
RE[5]: Getting Tired
by Bill Shooter of Bul on Wed 29th Feb 2012 13:39 in reply to "RE[4]: Getting Tired"
RE[6]: Getting Tired
by Soulbender on Thu 1st Mar 2012 03:44 in reply to "RE[5]: Getting Tired"
No, it is stupid. There are so many sayings in all languages of the world that are not meant to be taken literally. Should we all stop using those because the highly unlikely chance that it might encourage some moron to follow them literally?
I'd say "go fuck yourself" but that might encourage you to masturbate and we all know that makes you blind.


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This is a quick demonstration of the QNX 1.4 megabyte floppy disk demo.
QNX is an advanced, compact, real-time operating system. This demo disk, released in 1999, fits the operating system, the "Photon MicroGUI", and the HTML 3 capable Voyager Web browser all on a single 1.4 meg disk!
So far no emulator or virtualizer I have tried will run this QNX demo 100%, so this is running on real hardware. The video is captured with a VGA capture device.
QNX is one of the most intriguing operating systems of all time. This demo disk is one of those things that, even today, blows my mind. Be sure to watch through the whole video, especially the part where extensions are downloaded and run from the web, all on a single 1.44 MB floppy.
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I agree.
When it comes to most intriguing, my vote goes to Amoeba.
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Twins Send Vance Worley To Triple-A
Vance Worley was supposed to be the Minnesota Twins ace after he was acquired from Philadelphia for Ben Revere. However, it hasn't worked out that way for the Twins and Worley.
Worley was beat up by the Braves Wednesday, allowing eight runs in three and two-thirds innings. His 2013 season ERA has now rose to 7.21, while allowing 82 hits, and nine home runs in 48 and two-thirds innings pitched.
The Twins haven't brought anyone up for Worley, but one of the Twins top pitching prospects, Kyle Gibson could be getting a call real soon. Gibson has thrown two straight shutouts in Triple-A.
In other Twins news, Trevor Plouffe was placed on the seven-day disabled list after a collision on Tuesday night gave him a concussion. Infielder/outfielder Chris Colabello was recalled from Triple-A to take Plouffe's spot.
Minnesota also placed outfielder Darin Mastroianni on the 60-day disabled list.
The Twins have now lost eight games, and fell to 18-25. Minnesota is now last in the AL Central and seven games back of Cleveland.


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RSL Acquires Former Skyline High School, Salt Lake Community College Forward
SANDY, Utah (July 11, 2012) – Real Salt Lake announced Wednesday that the club has acquired Salt Lake City-native Justin Braun from the Montreal Impact in exchange for a conditional 2014 SuperDraft pick.
A 6-foot-3, 195 pound forward, the 25-year-old Braun will provide depth at striker during the club's impending CONCACAF Champions League run and MLS Cup Playoff push. Braun will provide depth up top for RSL during the club's impending CONCACAF Champions League run and MLS Cup Playoff push. RSL has 14 regular-season games remaining in its MLS campaign, along with four group stage matches against CS Herediano (Costa Rica) and Tauro FC (Panama) in CCL play, which kicks off July 31.
Currently in his fifth MLS season, Braun spent his first four years in the league with Chivas USA, signing with the Southern California side after being spotted while playing for the Utah Select Team in an amateur tournament at the Home Depot Center in January 2008.
Braun had a big impact at Chivas USA, scoring 24 goals in 96 regular season games with the Goats. His best year came in 2010, when he led Chivas USA with nine goals in 28 appearances, including 24 starts. Braun also had a solid 2011, tying for the Chivas USA lead with eight goals while adding five assists.
Braun was acquired by Montreal on Nov. 23, 2011, heading north of the border in a trade that sent him and midfielder Gerson Mayen from Chivas USA to the expansion side in exchange for defender James Riley. He didn't see much time under Impact head coach Jesse Marsch, playing in just 12 of Montreal's 20 games and registering a lone assist before joining RSL on Wednesday.
For his career, Braun has 24 goals and 13 assists in 108 regular season MLS games. He also has experience with the U.S. national team, receiving call-ups to camps in both January 2010 and January 2011.
Braun, whose family continues to live in the Salt Lake City area, was a prep star at Salt Lake City's Skyline High School, earning first-team All-State honors and leading the state in scoring in both his junior and senior years. After high school, Braun went on to play at Salt Lake Community College, but was not drafted out of school, playing for amateur teams in the Salt Lake area before being noticed – and signed – by then-Chivas USA coach Preki in 2008.
Braun will wear No. 13 for RSL.
Player: Justin Braun
Position: Forward
Height: 6'3"
Weight: 195 lbs.
Born: March 31, 1987
Place of Birth: Salt Lake City, UT
Hometown: Salt Lake City, UT
Citizenship: USA
College: Salt Lake City Community College
How acquired: Acquired via trade with Montreal Impact for conditional 2014 SuperDraft pick


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The Update is expanding Monday's analysis of how proposed Medicaid reforms will impact low-income New Yorkers, especially those living with HIV.
The state's Medicaid Redesign Team has submitted 79 proposals for overhauling the massive health care program for the poor, and Housing Works has released a document analyzing the 35 that will have the greatest impact on people living with HIV. Of those 35, we support 20 -- and oppose three (our take on the others depends on their implementation).
Today, we focus on the three proposals Housing Works opposes.
What it means: Dentists get less money for serving low-income people.
Who it affects: Private dentists and their patients. Dental clinics (such as the one maintained by Housing Works) will not be affected.
How it hurts Medicaid recipients: Fewer dentists will accept Medicaid, forcing Medicaid users to travel farther and possibly skip dental visits altogether. "Already there is a dearth of dentists who accept Medicaid because the rates are so low," said Housing Works' President and CEO Charles King. "You're going to find fewer and fewer quality people who will treat poor people, essentially pushing an entire section of New York into 'Medicaid mills' -- medical professionals focused on getting patients in and out quickly so they can make a buck."
Note: A previous proposal suggested eliminating Medicaid coverage for dentures. Dentures are one of the most common dental needs for low-income people -- who often require them after years of poor dental and nutritional care -- and Housing Works applauds the decision not to remove denture coverage.
What it means: Fewer people can access a key nutritional supplement.
Who it affects: Under this proposal, Medicaid would only pay for enteral formula for four uses: tube-fed individuals, people with rare metabolic disorders, children with development problems, and people considered underweight. People living with HIV/AIDS who are not underweight will not have the formula covered by Medicaid.
How it hurts Medicaid recipients: The proposal will have a negative impact on individuals with advanced HIV/AIDS, especially those with concurrent conditions such as renal failure or cancer. "You don't want to wait until someone is malnourished before you deal with their nutritional status," said Dr. Maria Gbur, who treats hundreds of HIV-positive New Yorkers a year. "For folks that are having complications from HIV meds or from cancer treatment or other comorbid conditions where they have difficulty [digesting] other forms of food . . . the formula is a necessity."
Enteral formulas are also critical nutritional tools for people with chronic conditions who are homeless or unstably housed. Living in transitional housing -- such as shelters or single room occupancy units -- often makes it difficult for people to access and cook nutritious meals.
What it means: Poor people will pay more at the doctor. Copays will increase from 60 cents to $3.40 for Medicaid fee-for-service users and from 60 cents to $6 for Family Health Plus users. Copays will be required for additional services, including physician services, eye care, dental care, audiology and rehabilitative services. Enrollees in Child Health Plus B will now have copays applied to medical services.
Who it affects: "Fee-for-service" users are people not in managed care, meaning people who receive both Medicaid and Medicare; people who are HIV-positive and live outside of New York City; and certain homeless individuals exempt from managed care. Family Health Plus users and Child Health Plus users are low-income individuals, families and children.
How it hurts Medicaid users: Even the slightest increase in health care costs will cause individuals to forgo care. "Our clients don't even have enough money to get subway fare," said Shelly Nortz, deputy executive director for policy at the Coalition for the Homeless, which serves 3,500 homeless people a day in New York City. The people most likely to shy away from preventive care because of the minimal fee increases are also the ones most likely to cause the state enormous amounts of money in the end. "If [the reform team] really wants to raise copayments they really ought to at least exempt homeless people; otherwise they are shooting themselves in the foot."
While current law prohibits denial of service if the Medicaid recipient does not have the funds, many Mediciad recipients are not aware of this provision. Nonprofit community providers will end up eating these copays as a rate cut that they cannot afford.
Advocates who want to voice their opinions about reform should attend Thursday's state health budget hearing in Albany. "None of these proposals are permanent yet," said King. "Now, it's all about influencing the legislature."
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For information about making complaints against health care workers, call 850-245-4339 or go to www.flhealthsource.com.
On that site, click on the citizen-consumer section, then look under license information services.
These are examples of types of complaints it investigates:
Practicing below minimum standards or negligence.
Impairment or medical conditions affecting practice.
Advertising violation.
Sexual misconduct with a patient.
Misfilled and/or mislabeled prescriptions.
Failure to release patient records.
It may not investigate fee disputes about broken or missed appointments, billing disputes, personality conflicts or bedside manner or rudeness.
That Florida Department of Health site also lets you verify health workers' licenses.
For complaints about health facilities and Medicaid fraud, the Agency for Health Care Administration has a toll-free number, 888-419-3456. Use that number for starting the process for these issues:
Complaints about a hospital, nursing home, assisted living facility, home health agency or other facility.
Complaints against health maintenance organizations when you have trouble with their grievance process or if you need referral numbers to member services or grievance coordinators.
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This story appears in the November 2012 issue of National Geographic magazine.
Nobody needs to tell me that nothing stays the same. Still, what did I do when I returned to the Arkansas Delta after 40 years? What everybody does who tries to return to what was once home: search for what they knew. The first couple of days I drove maybe 500 miles looking for sharecropper shacks. There used to be hundreds of them, painted white and raised up on concrete blocks. Now there's not so much as a floorboard or a nail to mark where they were. It's as if the Mississippi had overflowed and swept them all away.
It's hard to document the disappearance of a way of life, to capture the delta that once was and isn't today. I took pictures of church services, improbably small towns, monster tractors in the fields. Early one morning I was driving past a row of abandoned workers' houses north of Lehi when I spotted a pair of women's shoes on a porch. In a Lucite box, covered in ruby red glitter, they glowed like broken glass. After taking some pictures, I hid them behind an old couch. A month later I returned with my wife, Janine. Approaching the houses, we saw six or seven men step out of a white van, each wearing fragments of military uniforms. A man who was all muscles and tattoos told us they were U.S. Special Forces and that they'd taken over the houses for military exercises. Janine asked if he'd seen the red shoes. "You mean Dorothy's shoes," he answered, clearly knowing what she was talking about. We were then told to leave.
I ask myself now what the picture of the red shoes has to do with the story of the delta, then remind myself it's only when you stop trying to make sense of things that you start seeing.


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Ted Haggard on "Oprah: Where Are They Now?" Sept. 1
What does disgraced evangelical pastor Ted Haggard have in common with Molly Ringwald? With Dina Manzo? With Ruby Gettinger?
He's not an '80s movie star, he's not a Real Housewife of New Jersey, and while he is a reality TV veteran (remember his stint on "Celebrity Wife Swap"?), he never weighed 716 lbs. like Gettinger. But he'll be counted among them when Oprah updates the world on what these four personalities have been up to lately.
Haggard (pictured with wife Gayle) will be on "Oprah: Where Are They Now" Sunday, Sept. 1, on OWN. A video clip is posted on the OWN network's website.
Haggard gave his first TV interview to "The Oprah Show" in 2010 after being accused of paying a male escort for drugs and sexual relations during a three-year liaison. All we can think is, poor Molly Ringwald.


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Less than two weeks until the April 2 general municipal elections, and we have ourselves some interesting races developing in Camdenton and Lake Ozark. Gotta love Lake of the Ozarks politics. It's reality TV at its best.
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Less than two weeks until the April 2 general municipal elections, and we have ourselves some interesting races developing in Camdenton and Lake Ozark. Gotta love Lake of the Ozarks politics. It's reality TV at its best.
Taking center stage is the brouhaha within the Camdenton School District. There's dissention among the troops, and it's making headlines. Two administrators have resigned reportedly because they are tired of micromanaging by the board of education. There is apparently deep division among the board. There are charges the Camdenton School District lacks adequate transparency. And now, a board candidate was caught plagiarizing stuff from the Internet for use in his campaign. He said it was unintentional and he had the best interests of the school district in mind.
Tsk, tsk.
Remember the adage, the bigger they are the harder they fall?
The Camdenton School District has long considered itself the Jewel of the Lake. The district has enjoyed success in the classroom and on the football field. Hopefully, when all of the personal agendas and politics are buried, the district can regain its lofty position.
Let me remind you of one of my favorite sayings: In perception there is reality.
There are five board members running for two open positions on the Camdenton Board of Education. Two are incumbents.
It's a bit quieter up the road at School of the Osage. But the natives must be a little restless as well because, as in Camdenton, there are five candidates running for two open seats on the board. If there's dissent, it hasn't hit the media as yet.
I attend every School of the Osage board meeting, and the monthly meetings are business as usual. Yes, there's discussion, but it's always civil and respectful. Most of the meetings are consumed with updates on state and federal policies. They're actually rather boring from the public's perspective.
The big issue in the Osage district is the bond issue to renovate and expand the existing Heritage Building for lower elementary classrooms and administrative offices. Mills Elementary is overcrowded and not conducive to quality education, we're told, and the board wants taxpayers to help foot the $22 million cost.
Remember, boys and girls, it took the Lake Ozark Fire District twice to get its bond issue passed. Organizers pushed it harder and smarter the second time around, and people listened.
School of the Osage's campaign committee has held one public meeting. We'll see if their low-key approach works better than the LOPD's.
The other highly anticipated race is for Lake Ozark mayor. Incumbent Johnnie Franzeskos is being challenged by former mayor Paul Sale. Sale rode herd on a cantankerous bunch of aldermen who always made for interesting reading in the early 2000s.
I covered Lake Ozark then, and I cover it now. There is a vast difference between today's board and yesterday's board. I do think today's board and administration have more vision and more of an interest in creating a retail-friendly environment.
Lake Ozark, Osage Beach, Camdenton and the Westside are competing for new businesses and more people. The community that has the best vision and the best tools will take the lead.
There are a couple of side races on the ballot as well.
In Osage Beach, W.W. (Bill) Stone is challenging incumbent John Olivarri for Ward III alderman. Stone challenged Mayor Penny Lyons last year and got his fanny kicked.
In Lake Ozark, incumbent Todd Painter is being challenged by Betsey Browning, a business owner. Browning had a issue with the board last year over an event her business hosted below the dam.
Watch The Focus, Lake Sun and WestSide Star for detailed pre-election coverage. And don't forget www.lakenewsonline.com.