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Section 498A (20 U.S.C. 1099c-1) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)--
(A) in paragraph (2)--
(i) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking `may' and inserting `shall';
(ii) by amending subparagraph (C) to read as follows:
`(C) institutions with a significant fluctuation in Federal Stafford Loan volume, Federal Direct Stafford/Ford Loan volume, or Federal Pell Grant award volume, or any combination thereof, in the year for which the determination is made, compared to the year prior to such year, that are not accounted for by changes in the Federal Stafford Loan program, the Federal Direct Stafford/Ford Loan program, or the Pell Grant program, or any combination thereof;';
(iii) by amending subparagraph (D) to read as follows:
`(D) institutions reported to have deficiencies or financial aid problems by the State licensing or authorizing agency, or by the appropriate accrediting agency or association;';
(iv) in subparagraph (E), by inserting `and' after the semicolon; and
(v) by striking subparagraphs (F) and (G) and inserting the following:
`(F) such other institutions that the Secretary determines may pose a significant risk of failure to comply with the administrative capability or financial responsibility provisions of this title; and'; and
(B) in paragraph (3)(A), by inserting `relevant' after `all'; and
(2) by amending subsection (b) to read as follows:
`(b) SPECIAL ADMINISTRATIVE RULES- In carrying out paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (a) and any other relevant provisions of this title, the Secretary shall--
`(1) establish guidelines designed to ensure uniformity of practice in the conduct of program reviews of institutions of higher education;
`(2) make available to each institution participating in programs authorized under this title complete copies of all review guidelines and procedures used in program reviews;
`(3) permit the institution to correct or cure an administrative, accounting, or recordkeeping error if the error is not part of a pattern of error and there is no evidence of fraud or misconduct related to the error;
`(4) base any civil penalty assessed against an institution of higher education resulting from a program review or audit on the gravity of the violation, failure, or misrepresentation; and
`(5) inform the appropriate State and accrediting agency or association whenever the Secretary takes action against an institution of higher education under this section, section 498, or section 432.'.
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The Issue: Obama saying people should hold him accountable, not Susan Rice, for Benghazi comments.
I guess we have a tough-guy, bully president ("'Go After Me'" Editorial, Nov. 15).
President Obama called out Sens. Lindsey Graham and John McCain, saying: "If they want to go after somebody, they should go after me." That's rough talk and braggadocio.
It reminds me of when he said, "Voting is the best revenge." Does our transformational president ever speak in anything but angry, dangerous imagery? Is he a playground thug now that he is untouchable?
He has a dimwitted electorate that keeps voting for him no matter how he hurts them. He is all talk without results. He is Clint Eastwood's empty chair — with tacks on it. David Lawrence
I am thoroughly incensed and disgusted with the president. His attitude at Wednesday's press conference was nothing short of gratuitous arrogance.
UN Ambassador Susan Rice's dishonesty, the fiscal cliff and the Benghazi debacle are all legitimate concerns of the people. I can't wait for the investigation to hop on Obama's comment that Rice's statements were made at the request of the White House.
As for going over the economic cliff, it doesn't sound so bad if America takes him with it. America is bigger, better and stronger than Obama's arrogance.
If the press digs as deep as it did against Bill Clinton and Richard Nixon, I believe it will be shown that Obama has dirty hands. Impeachment is not far off.
A.A. Stahl
Obama said he was willing to "look into" entitlement reform, claimed that he was going to "get to the bottom" of who was responsible for the Benghazi fiasco and added that he didn't want to comment on the Petraeus scandal because there is an "ongoing investigation."
Those are Obama's code words for "How dare you ask me about those things? I will keep giving you vague answers until you stop asking me, because I have no intention of ever addressing those issues."
Pete Becker
Dumont, NJ
Obama seemingly dared his Republican counterparts to go after him, rather than pick on Rice, regarding Benghazi.
The president is baiting his own hook for an impeachment hearing.
Should the GOP do its duty and hold the president accountable for not protecting four American lives, covering it up and subsequently politicizing it to serve his re-election campaign, it doesn't need revenge as its motivation.
If Congress wishes to keep its oath to preserve, protect and defend the Constitution, it should answer Obama's dare and legally remove him from office.E. Dunn
It's been four years, and McCain still hasn't gotten over losing to Obama. Why didn't he take the president on face to face rather than by proxy? Only cowards pick on women for no reason.
I think it's time McCain quit whining and remember that his job is to serve the best interests of the citizens.
Marc Perkel
Gilroy, Calif.
Obama insinuated that McCain is a wimp for taking on Rice, but who is the real wimp?
Who is the military veteran who fought in Vietnam? Who was a prisoner of war tortured in a Hanoi prison camp? Who stood by his troops and never abandoned any of his men? Who would have sacrificed his life for America? Who, for many years, was dodging bullets? Who endured broken bones as a result of torture by his captors?
Also, who never served in the military? Tell me: Who's the tough guy, and who's the wimp?R. Kuhlman
Alexandria, Va.

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Create an amazing tree by following a simple order of placement for your decorations!
If you're waltzing through your home, literally giddy, it's probably the Christmas season. It's the one time of year when you can turn your home into an extravaganza of lights, ribbons and sparkle. You can indulge to your hearts delight, more is certainly better this time of year and excess is eagerly welcome. My children used to say if they stood still long enough while I was on a whirlwind of Christmas decorating, that I would decorate them! I firmly believe they both would have been stunning with wreaths around their necks—such Scrooges those two! Anyway, let's talk Christmas trees, usually the focus of your design talents and the centerpiece of your home for the holidays!
Adopting a German Tradition
Where did this lovely interior element come to us from? The first documented Christmas tree in the United States was in Pennsylvania in the 1830s. At the time, people who lived among German immigrants in Pennsylvania began to enjoy some German traditions, including the Christmas tree. When the telegraph was invented, news spread about the enchantment of the of Christmas tree and it become part of the American holiday. By the 1850s, having a Christmas tree was very fashionable on the East Coast. In fact, in 1851, Mark Carr brought trees from the Catskills to the streets of New York City and opened the country's very first Christmas tree lot.
By the 1870s hand blown glass ornaments crafted in Lauscha, Germany, were being imported from Britain, and they rapidly became a status symbol. The more glass ornaments you displayed, the higher your status and the better to showcase your wealth. They are still loved and enjoyed to this day since manufacturing has never stopped. By the 1880s, these ornaments were being imported and could be purchased at the dime store, F.W. Woolworth. How delightful!
Soon after came the invention of electric Christmas tree lights to take the place of a significant home fire hazard: candles affixed to tree branches. In 1923, President Calvin Coolidge introduced the first national Christmas tree and installed it on the lawn of the White House. Here ends my history lesson. Now let's talk Christmas trees in the 21st century, shall we?
Perfect Tree Placement
For many people, placing the Christmas tree in your home is one of the most anticipated events of the year! Finding just the right location to truly honor the tree deserves serious consideration. I bet most of you are like me in this respect: You could be shopping for a new home in July on a sweltering 105 degree Kansas day and you will think out loud, "Where can we put the Christmas tree in this house?" The joy this tradition brings to our family is significant. Childhood memories of the family Christmas tree can most certainly bring a spontaneous smile. My mother-in-law smiles every time she shares that her family decorated their tree on Christmas Eve when she was a child. These are delicious memories, regardless of your age!
One practical placement tip: If the tree is positioned in a corner so that only about two-thirds of the tree actually gets decorated, be mindful of the weight imbalance. I've heard horror stories of trees that went down—taking family heirloom decorations with it—and the loss of all those memories is heartbreaking. Here is a trick I came up to keep this from happening. Attach wire to the top of the tree trunk at two points and then secure the wires to each wall with nails, screws or hooks. This braces the tree and keeps it from toppling over. Take a sponge brush and paint the wire and nails, screws or hooks the same as your wall color for a support system that is magically undetectable!
Step-by-Step Guide to Decorating
Create an amazing tree, just like a pro, by following this simple order for placing decorations on the tree:
Plump: If you are using an artificial tree, first you must plump it. Please don't just pull the tree out of its box after a year's rest, pop it in a stand and decorate it. No, no, Gorgeous you must pull down every branch and reposition it from top to bottom! Convince the world this beautiful spruce is alive and well. Sorry, but this is an absolute must! So plump, plump, plump my dear!
Lights: When placing the lights on the Christmas tree plug all your Christmas tree lights into a power strip with a button you can step on to turn them on or off so you don't have to crawl under the tree. Easy-peasy! Or even a light strip with a timer, making the task even easier!
Garlands: It's time to adorn the tree with garlands. This would be strings of glass beads, pearls, strung popcorn and cranberries, metallic garland, etc. Start at the top of the tree and swag you way done, tuck the finishing end into the tree.
The Generic Balls: Next, hang your plain balls. Hang the ones without scratches near the ends of the branches, and tuck any older, seen a few Christmas' balls deep into the tree near the trunk. This gives your tree a full, lush and well-dressed look! This year, maybe tie narrow pieces of ribbon on the ornaments that would typically hang from hooks—much prettier!
The Decorative Ornaments: Once the generic balls are up, move on to all those special ornaments such as the nativity scene, angels, Santa, reindeer and snowmen. Once again, use ribbons—so very elegant!
Ribbon: Next, twist, tuck, turn, and drape ribbon on the tree. I find starting at the top and working my way to the bottom works the best! Wired ribbon does this brilliantly and is easily found in a variety of stores.
Icicles: Toss silver or gold foil icicles on the branches for the old-fashioned glitz of days gone by! Use tons of it or opt for a restrained placement here and there. It's completely up to you gorgeous, even if you prefer none at all.
Pinecones: Consider tucking some pinecones into the branches. The cinnamon-scented ones are a delightful touch if your family can handle the fragrance, and huge sugar cones can be lovely as well, a touch of nature.
The Tree Topper: It's time for that special star, angel, or even wonderful bow at the top. The scale of the bow will depend on the size of the tree—huge tree, huge bow! Hey, it's Christmas—bigger is better at this time of year! Use two bows, one for each side, so it looks full and breathtaking. (One bow looks like the tree is missing half its topper!)
The Tree Skirt: Conceal those light cords and the base of the tree with a skirt. Before you add this final detail, plump some plastic trash bags around the base of the tree for volume and to protect gifts from water if you're using a real tree. Feel free to look beyond the classic tree skirt. Try a vintage tablecloth, yards of felt (perhaps in a couple of colors), yards of Christmas fabric or burlap, which is finding its way into incredibly chic designs lately.
And there you go, a Christmas tree that is spectacular from top to bottom!
Lighting Tips
To create the best experience—for both the installer and viewer of the lights, follow these tips:
Number: For best results, plan on 100 mini-lights per foot of height of the Christmas tree. For example, the rule of thumb for a 7 foot tree is 700 lights.
Color: For a wonderful rich glow from within the tree, tuck some canary yellow lights up and down the trunk. You can use these in addition to the 100 lights per foot—yes, your lumens just went up! (What can I say, I am the daughter of an electrical contractor, the late great Stanley Robinson! Lumens, Dad, I'm talking lumens here!)
Age: Every year it is best to start with fresh lights. Having a string burn out before your big holiday party will bring you to tears. (Plus, you won't have to untangle last year's mess—just donate them! Or, tuck those old lights into places where they can be replaced without a lot of effort.)
Extensions: When plugging the string of lights together, follow the manufacturer's guidelines regarding how many strings you can join. This is one of those live-and-learn lessons: You go beyond the suggestion and the lights flutter and go out. If this happens on a completed tree, finding the strand of lights that is the culprit is virtually impossible. Crying won't fix it, but following guidelines will prevent it.
Power: Use a power strip and extension cords in brown or green so the color blends in when wound through the tree.
Funny story involving my husband: While living in Denver, we resided in a high rise for a time. One year I volunteered to decorate the building' lobby. As I was completing my holiday display around midnight, my husband came down from our unit to help me finish and kindly offered to vacuum for me! The tree—a whopping 12 footer—was decked out in a million mini-lights, wound up, down and all around the tree. As I was picking up, I noticed the lights flutter and blink a few times and then go dark. My husband looked like a deer in the headlights! "Please tell me you did not plug that vacuum into the Christmas-light socket!" I exclaimed without hope. Word of advice: Christmas light cords cannot be used as extension cords!
Maybe this year you decide to place a wonderful petit fresh Christmas tree in your kitchen. The fragrance is absolutely breath taking. Recently, you had a visit with your kitchen, spruced it up, and it has become a delightful primitive but friendly place to cook and have a good long visit with a dear friend. To complement the space, this precious little tree must have that same inviting personality. Envision a 1940s Christmas tablecloth wrapped around the bottom. Then, for decorations, some soup cans (labels removed) turned into little tin buckets and hung by red-and-white checked ribbons. I am squealing with delight here, my dear friends. Now fill those buckets with striped candy canes of red/white and green/white. Use an assortment of ornaments that say kitchen: Maybe a cup of tea, Mrs. Santa at her stove, ham and eggs on a plate. Yes, you can find these, I swear to you! String some popcorn, drape it around and then finish it off with cookie cutters hung with your enchanting checked ribbon! A cup of hot chocolate never tasted as delicious as in the presence of this little darling.
For your main tree, placing packages at the foot is an absolute must. I do have suggestions for this (oh, I always have suggestions!). First, tuck larger packages into a bin meant for firewood or maybe a copper boiler or a wooden crate. Think about using a collection of baskets in an assortment of sizes and place some of the packages in them. Adorn the baskets with some spruce and bows. Or, maybe line a wonderful old galvanized washtub with a wool tartan blanket for a Classic Kansas Christmas and position the packages in the tub. Or, an old sled placed at the bottom of tree to stack packages on says Currier and Ives! An interesting chair placed alongside the tree with packages stacked three high could be charming. Tie a wreath to the back of the chair for a new spot for those "stockings hung with care," especially if you don't have a fireplace. My point is this: It is more visually appealing to place packages in collections and make sure the base of the tree is as significant as the top of the tree!
Great Gift Wrap
Your fabulously decorated tree, placed in the perfect spot, deserve stunning packages, too. First, limit yourself to three different papers and maybe two different types of ribbon. If you want that classic prairie affair look, try brown paper, maybe a solid red paper and a playful plaid for a timeless and celebratory combination. Choose a pleasingly simple ribbon such as raffia in natural color along with a rich Christmas green grosgrain tied in a simple bow. Consider tying peppermint sticks to the packages, provided you can keep the dogs, cats and kids from indulging. If you prefer a sophisticated look, consider this delightful combination: white pearlized paper, a crisp white paper with opulent gold Christmas trees dancing across it, and an emerald green and brilliant white stripe. Absolutely smashing! Tie it all up with red satin ribbon and gold twine! Well-dressed packages!
Allow yourself to be a bit childish to truly experience the magic of Christmas. Let that little kid inside of you come to visit this holiday. I assure you that being playful has its rewards. So take a few deep breathes and say, "This is the only Christmas I get in the year 2012, and by gosh I am going to have a splendid time!" Please make sure to follow "Through the Front Door" the month of December as we visit about: Decorating the Mantel!, Tantalizing the Senses!, Your Holiday Table!
Jan Colvin has been a professional interior designer for over 25 years (Allied ASID). She welcomes questions, which will be answered in her columns. Send your questions to: email@example.com


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Great article by Ann Kirschner in the June 12 edition of The Chronicle Review on the various ways we read today :
Reading Dickens Four Ways — "How 'Little Dorrit' fares in multiple text formats"
When Ann Kirschner's book group decided to read "Little Dorrit," she has to decide how she wants to read it — in book form, on the Kindle, on the iPhone or as an audiobook. Each format has its advantages and disadvantages, as she discovers, and each has its passionate advocates.
"That's the worst accusation: that I am not a serious reader. Not guilty! I love books as much as anybody. But I love reading more. It is the sustained and individual encounter with ideas and stories that is so bewitching. If new formats allow us to have more of those, let us welcome and learn from them."


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How Much? Gilead Will Charge $900 for Sovaldi in India
India has become the latest country where the Sovaldi hepatitis C treatment will be offered for $900 per patient. The move, which was reported by The Times of India, comes a few weeks after the manufacturer, Gilead Sciences, is making the medication available for the same price in Egypt.
The pricing reflects an effort by Gilead to forestall the sort of criticism the pharmaceutical industry has often encountered when selling life-saving medicines in poorer countries, which have often complained bitterly that many of its citizens have been unable to afford some treatments.
An advocacy group last year formally opposed a patent for Sovaldi in India, claiming the treatment is based on "old science" and, therefore, does not deserve patent protection. An Indian generic drug maker made a similar point recently in asking Indian officials to deny the patent. If they prevail, generic alternatives could become available at low prices.
"We have set three basic pricing tiers [based on a country's per capita income and hepatitis C prevalence] that serve as the starting point for negotiations with national governments. The tiers are low-income, low middle-income and upper-middle income," Gregg Alton, a Gilead executive vice president for corporate and medical affairs, tells the paper.
Such decisions, however, have further fed a controversy in the U.S., where Sovaldi costs $84,000 for the same 12-week regimen and has become a proxy for a growing national debate over the rising cost of prescription drugs.
The U.S. price tag has prompted objections from insurers, state Medicaid programs and politicians, among others, who complain the cost for Sovaldi will bust budgets as more hepatitis C sufferers are diagnosed and seek treatment.
Gilead and its supporters say this argument is, effectively, short sighted by noting that Sovaldi can cure nine of 10 patients, many of whom would require more expensive treatment over a protracted period. In other words, society saves money in the long run.
Meanwhile, Gilead is working on a plan to bring lower-cost Sovaldi to other countries. The drug maker is working on a deal to license the treatment to Indian generic drug makers, which will then supply lower-cost versions around the globe, the Times writes. Deals could be finalized by next month.
"We hope with local production by our partners in India, higher volumes and continued research and development on the drug will lead to a further reduction in prices at a later stage," Alton told the Times.


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Healing Scoliosis with Yoga
The human spine is formed of multiple vertebrae which protect and support the spinal cord. This set of bones are responsible for the ability to stand in an upright position. In Scoliosis, a condition particularly related to the spine, the individual's spine is not straight but rather curved. A person whose spinal curvature is more than 10 degrees to the right or left, or even front or back can be a victim of Scoliosis. This particular deformity is observed amongst at least 0.5% population across the world and has more chances of occurrence amongst women.
Corrective measures
Scoliosis restricts the individual's movement capabilities and can be utterly painful. While surgery is a popular option for people suffering from Scoliosis, it is also advised to look into other forms of corrective measures before going under the knife. Of the various options available today, yoga is one which has been around for probably the longest time and is also very effective. An ancient technique that not only helps at a physical level but also works at the mental level, rendering courage and patience to overpower the pain associated with Scoliosis.
Bracing for change
The spine bears most of the weight of the body and hence is under constant stress. In the case of Scoliosis, this stress aggravates the pain further. Yoga helps strengthen the leg muscles, thus taking off a considerable amount of stress of the spine. Yoga is a mix of breathing techniques and different postures specifically aimed at correcting the spine's shape. It may cause a bit of pain initially as the body gets adjusted to the postures, but will eventually subside and help you a long way. So, let's get started with some simple yoga postures that will get your spine back in proper shape and rid you of Scoliosis.
True to its name, the Warrior pose brings courage, grace and peace to the body. It also strengthens the lower back, improves balance in the body and enhances the stamina. A stronger back and will can be of great help when dealing with Scoliosis.
The Triangle pose is a standing pose that stretches the spine and increases mental and physical equilibrium. It also reduces stress and back pain, letting the pain subside.
The Cat pose is done on all fours. It adds more flexibility to the spine, improves blood circulation and relaxes the mind and is very good for those suffering from Scoliosis.
Another sitting pose, the Child pose calms the nervous system and also relaxes the back. This particular pose is ideal for the people who suffer from Scoliosis as a result of neuromuscular condition.
This pose stretches the lower back and relieves stress. It also reduces anxiety and fatigue and calms the mind.
This yoga posture lengthens the spine and brings strength throughout the body, especially the arms, shoulders, legs and feet. Due to the help of this pose, the weight of the body can be distributed better to the legs and thus take stress off the spine.
This posture stretches and strengthens the spine and back muscles. It also reduces anxiety and stress and calms the brain.
The Locust pose adds flexibility and strength to the entire back. It also relieves the body of stress, fatigue and lower back-pain.
The Shoulder stand makes the spine flexible and strengthens the arms and shoulders. This yoga pose also relaxes the mind.
End your yoga practice by lying down in the Corpse pose for a couple of minutes. This pose takes the body into a state of meditation and is also rejuvenating.
Pranayama and meditation
Yogic breath pranayama and Nadi Shodhan pranayama can help a lot to expand lungs as they stretch and strengthen chest muscles. The Panchkosha meditation helps accept the situation proactively and improve awareness and patience. Hari Om or Chakra Meditation help cleanse and energise 'chakras' and 'naadis' which in turn facilitates smooth flow of 'prana'. Doing meditations with back support may make it easy initially.
Patience is the key
Like any other practice, the effects of practising yoga will show with time. Have patience and be consistent with your practice. You can join a local Sri Sri Yoga course and learn more postures specific to healing Scoliosis. Practising yoga in a group is also a great way to unwind and is quite popular these days.
Respect your limits
Yoga requires a certain amount of physical exertion and thus you are advised to proceed with caution. Don't stress your body or push your limits too much. Regular yoga practice will help increase your ability with time. Stretch only as much as your body can comfortably and relax there.
Optimism helps!
Scoliosis can be handled better by keeping a more optimistic outlook towards life. Speak to your friends and family, their support can help keep your spirits high. Have patience and faith in your practice, be consistent and enjoy it to the fullest.
Yoga practice helps develop the body and mind bringing a lot of health benefits yet is not a substitute for medicine. It is important to learn and practice yoga postures under the supervision of a trained Sri Sri Yoga teacher. In case of any medical condition, practice yoga postures after consulting a doctor and an Sri Sri Yoga teacher. Find an Sri Sri Yoga course at an Art of Living Center near you. Do you need information on courses or share feedback? Write to us at email@example.com
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Bollywood playback singer Manna Dey dies at age 94
NEW DELHI (AP) — Famed playback singer Manna Dey, who recorded nearly 4,000 songs and can be heard in scores of Bollywood films, died in a Bangalore hospital early Thursday. He was 94.
Dey was hospitalized in May and was being treated for a kidney infection when his organs failed, said K. Vasuki, an official of the Narayana Institute of Cardiac Sciences.
Dey's deep voice and mastery in singing classical music-based songs enthralled millions of music lovers. He started his singing career in 1942.
He sang mainly in Hindi and Bengali languages and his peak period was 1953-1980. He also lent his voice to songs in several Indian regional languages — Bengali, Assamese, Gujrati and Malayalam.
He can be heard on scores of Bollywood films and their soundtracks, and his stage shows were very popular across India.
His death was being mourned by millions of fans. Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan tweeted his condolences, saying "Strange how we connect events of our life with his songs."
India's President Pranab Mukherjee said the country "has lost a veteran playback singer, a versatile artist of extraordinary ability and a creative genius who mesmerized listeners with his enchanting voice."
The Indian government honored Dey with the top civilian Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2007.
Dey is survived by two daughters. His wife, Sulochana Kumaran, died last year.


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POOLER, GA. – After 36 holes on day one of the Armstrong Pirate Invitational the Coker men's golf team finds themselves in 16th place shooting a 619 two round total. With a first round total of 313, the Cobras improved by shooting 306 in the afternoon.
Senior Josh Clay set the pace for the Navy and Yellow by firing a two round total of 150 (75, 75). Clay finds himself in a tie for 39th overall. Junior Christopher Fuga was next for the Cobras firing a two round total of 154 (81, 73). Freshman Will Bundy shot 157 (78, 79), while sophomore Blake Baysden came in shooting 158 (79, 79). Rounding out the lineup was junior Zane Price with a two round total of 164 (82, 82).
Nova Southeastern University is currently in first after shooting a team total of 567 (-1). Host team Armstrong Atlantic State University comes in at second after firing one over 569.
The Cobras begin their third round tomorrow morning at 8:00 a.m.
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Monday, March 30, 2009
Confession Tuesday....early edition
Dear Readers, I confess I haven't been sleeping well. I've been waking from 2-5 and rolled around in bed until I finally wake up, go downstairs, read an article about something I really don't need to know about or respond to an email, then go back to bed. The problem with insomnia is that your fear of getting insomnia makes it worse. I had just managed to sleep through a night when it came on last night again.
There's been a lot of sadness with my insomnia, like waking up in the middle of a sad dream I can't remember, but feeling that melancholy feeling, near tears and later, tears.
I am not sure what is bringing this on. Maybe just a feeling of being tired. And just a general disappointment.
I know there was sadness that our exchange student went home today. We miss her. It's amazing how you can rearrange a routine to completely add in another person. All the exchange students were crying on the way to the airport, no one was ready to return home to Japan. We are hopeful our student will return this summer with her father to visit. I am thankful for email too.
In happier news, today is my mum's 75th birthday. She looks amazing, acts amazing, and has an amazing attitude about life. I could learn from her. Happy Birthday, Mum!
I could learn a lot from her especially in this last day where I have felt so sad though not sure why, not sure what is causing this though a part of me says the gray gray sky. How Seattle-people, do we live like this everywhere fall/winter...this winter was harder? Even now this spring, it feels like fall with the crows and darkness. Like someone planted daffodils before Halloween.
I confess this is probably my worst confession to date. I confess I might feel a little better getting this all out.
I do plan to write a poem a day in April, though right now it seems like a bad idea... This is what sadness does to me. I become the statue (and not the one with the Spongebob hat), but the dull looking one without action.
BTW, this confession may go poof or be edited... just one of those daze.
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Oh, I think the statue is a she, and she's sleeping :) Wishing you good sleep tonight, and warmer weather in April...ReplyDelete
Sharing dreary cold wet days and insomniac nights, from Portland.ReplyDelete
Spring will come.
longer days should help. I tend to toddle to computer myself with insomnia. better to go for a walk but that's iffy in my neighbourhood in wee hours.ReplyDelete
at least if your body is taking care of whatever sadness there is and leaving you out of the loop, there's less for mind to do.
I have been concerned this year that writing a poem a day may not be a good idea--too much going on. My I have hope that it will pull me out of the doldrums and into spring. And that is my wish for you.ReplyDelete
Who knows, maybe this is just what you need to shift your patters.
Spring in New England means rain, rain, rain until June. Ugh. I feel your pain.
Don't worry if it's not a "good confession." It matters that you've gotten it all out.ReplyDelete
And I know the sadness. It seems like everything's going wrong, and I've had too many nightmares to count -- I'll wake up, afraid, and I'll stay in a state of insecurity the whole day.
On a much happier note, happy birthday to your mother! Hope she has a fantastic seventy-fifth!
When I was younger, I periodically had insomnia, I think from a general restlessness about life. Though haven't for a long time, for decades.ReplyDelete
I may try the poem-a-day thing this month. Tried it last year, didn't quite manage a poem a day, and a lot of what I did write was more like short fragments or images, but felt worthwhile attempting.
I find that one of the things I need to do in order to write is to get myself to the silence that comes before words. It seems to me possibly that's what is needed in order to sleep also.
Word verification is "sapleted," which must mean something.
Just thinking good thoughts for you.ReplyDelete
Have a better night's sleep tonight!
Sometimes a bad or melancholy dream can put me in a funk for days. I feel your pain on that. Wishing you peaceful sleep and dreams.ReplyDelete
Thanks everyone!ReplyDelete
I have one night down, if I can make it a few more I think I'll be able to break the cycle. I appreciate your words and thoughts.
Here's hoping for a good night's rest without sadness.
thank you again,
it must be contagious. i feel it here in upstate ny! i keep searching and searching for something to make it go away...tattoos? piercings? potato chips? i have no answers!ReplyDelete


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Yesterday evening I did a talk about Apache Karaf and OSGi best practice together with Achim Nierbeck. Achim did the first part about OSGi basics and Apache Karaf and I did the second part about OSGi best practices.
One slide from the presentation about Karaf shows the big number of features that can be installed easily. So while the Karaf download is just about 8 MB you can install additional features transparently using maven that make it a full blown integration or enterprise application server.
OSGi best practices
In my part I showed how blueprint, OSGi Services and the config admin service can be used together to build a small example application consisting of the typical modules model, persistence and UI like shown below.
Except for the UI the example was from my first Karaf tutorial. While in the tutorial I used a simple Servlet UI that merely is able to display the Task objects I wanted to show a fancier UI for this talk. Since I met the makers of Vaadin on the last W-JAX conferences I got interested in this simple but powerful framework. So I gave it as spin. I had only about two days to prepare for the talk so I was not sure if I would be able to create a good UI with it. Fortunately it was really easy to use and it just took me about a day to learn th basics and build a full CRUD UI for my Task example complete with data binding to the persistence service.
One additional challenge was to use vaadin in OSGi. The good thing is that it is already a bundle. So a WAB (Web application bundle) deployment of my UI would have worked. I wanted it to be pure OSGi though so I searched a bit a found the vaadinbrige from Neil Bartlet. It allows to simply create a vaadin Application and factory class in a normal bundle and publish it as a service. The bridge will then pick it up and publish it to the HttpService.
The end result looks like this:
So you have a table with the current tasks (or to do items). You can add and delete tasks with the menu bar. When you select a task you can edit it in the form below. Any changes are directly sent to the service and updated in the UI.
The nice thing about vaadin is that it handles the complete client server communication and databinding for you. So this whole UI takes only about 120 lines of code. See ExampleApplication on github.
So the general idea of my part of the talk was to show how easy it is to create nice looking and architecturally sound applications using OSGi and Karaf. Many people still think OSGi will make your live harder for normal applications. I hope I could show that when using the right practices and tools OSGi can even be simpler and more fun than Servlet Container or Java EE focused development.
I plan to add a little more extensive Tutorial about using Vaadin on OSGi to my Karaf Tutorial series soon so stay tuned.
Presentation: ApacheKaraf.pdf
Source Code:
Vaadin UI: https://github.com/cschneider/Karaf-Tutorial/tree/master/vaadin
Tasklist Model and Persistence: https://github.com/cschneider/Karaf-Tutorial/tree/master/tasklist
Achim adapted another Vaadin OSGi example from Kai Tödter to Maven and Karaf: https://github.com/ANierbeck/osgi-vaadin-demo


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Robert Downey, Jr. and his wife Susan have become parents to a baby boy.
The Iron Man star and his film producer wife announced they were expecting their first child together in August and Susan gave birth to Exton Elias Downey in Los Angeles on Tuesday morning.
A friend of the happy couple tells People.com, "Everyone is healthy and they couldn't be happier."
Downey, Jr. is also father to 18-year-old son Indio, from his previous marriage to actress Deborah Falconer.
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South Dakota High School All-Star Games Recap
On Wednesday, the best South Dakota high school athletes got to play with and against each other in Aberdeen for the South Dakota high school All-Star games in football and volleyball.
On the gridiron, the Red team beat the Blue team, 24-18. Brandon Valley's Chase Marso paced the Red team with 55 yards passing, a touchdown, a career-best 46-yard field goal, and three extra points.
The Blue team scored 12 fourth-quarter points, but the difference was their inability to convert on any of their extra points.
Andrew McCuen of Harrisburg put the Blue team away late in the game when he found Erik Hiltunen of Custer for a first down on 3rd-and-12. McCuen passed for 129 yard and a touchdown.
Meanwhile, on the volleyball court, the South knocked off the North in three sets, 25-19, 25-12, and 25-15.
Northern State recruit Lexi Bordeaux of Washington High School served 11 straight points in the second set, along with a total of nine digs and two aces to pace the South.


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This proposed plan would include select properties from Sterling Place to St. Mark's Avenue and Berkley Place between 5th and 6th avenues. Also included would be select areas along Plaza Street West and Sterling Place between Flatbush and 7th avenues.
Overall, the extension would include approximately 287 buildings adjacent to the northern portion of the already existing Park Slope Historic District.
The city's Landmarks and Preservation Commission (LPC) broke up the Park Slope Historic District extension into phases due to size of the proposal.
The committee held a public hearing on the proposal to gauge the community's reaction of the plan on Thursday before their vote on the same night. In attendance was Peter Bray, Chair of historic district expansion committee, who gave a presentation on the proposal of phase II to the CB 6 members.
"The LPC is charged with considering buildings of historical and architectural merit and integrity," said Peter Bray, chair of the Historic District Expansion Committee, at a meeting last week. "And this area clearly is both. These have many of the oldest building in Park Slope."
Bray brought a map to the meeting that provided an outline of the extension that LPC had already agreed upon to include in the district and to be reviewed by the community.
The expansion has the support of one local councilman.
"I strongly support the extension of the Park Slope Historic District, as have the residents of Park Slope who have made it clear that they care deeply about the need to preserve the history of the neighborhood," said Councilman Stephen Levin.
The expansion would include some newly built apartment buildings that are not the traditional brownstones associated with the Park Slope neighborhood.
"I support most of the expansion and I think it's great," said Park Slope resident Robert Minsky. "But what worries me is the inclusion of the apartment buildings in the district. I think it is a mistake to lump these 20th century high-rise apartment buildings in with the Park Slope Historic District.
"You're adding a new building type into this district and now saying that high-rise apartment buildings are an appropriate building type within the Park Slope Historic District," he added.
Although he voiced opposition at the public hearing, Minsky did state that he is favor of the expansion overall.
"The notion that buildings are not presently landmark worthy does not mean that they will not be in the future," responded committee member Roy Sloan.
After a unanimous vote in favor by the committee, the proposal now heads to the full community board.


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Herbed Chicken Pho
Accompanied by bread, this Vietnamese-style herbed chicken, rice noodle and bean sprout soup is a complete meal.
1 package (3 lb.) chicken broth base
3 slices gingerroot
18 oz. parboiled rice noodles
1 lb. cooked, sliced chicken
1/2 cup thinly sliced onions
1/2 cup thinly sliced scallions
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
1/2 cup fresh bean sprouts
Sliced jalapeños, optional
Thai basil leaves, optional
Lime wedges, optional
1. In saucepot, dilute broth base with water according to package directions to make 12 cups; add ginger and bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 5-10 min. Remove ginger.
2. Per serving, reconstitute 3 oz. noodles in hot water; drain and place in warm soup bowl. Add 2-3 oz. chicken and about 1 tbsp. onions, scallions, cilantro, and bean sprouts.
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Kodish Letter to the Editor
Apr. 27, 2013
Basketball coach reflects on 29 years at the helm
April 26, 2013
To the editor:
When I was hired as the head girls' basketball coach at Lewistown Area High School in the summer of 1984, I was excited about starting a new chapter in my sports career. I was just turning 24 at the time and coming up on my first wedding anniversary, and the chance to be reconnected to high school sports was a great opportunity for me. Participating in high school sports while in school was such a happy time for me, and the coaching opportunity was a vehicle for me to enjoy high school athletics once again.
The LAHS principal at the time, James Schnell, provided positive support for me, my staff, and all the players, and we were able to work together and forge a new winning tradition: Lady Panther basketball. Of course I never dreamed I would be starting down a road that would see me coach 791 varsity games (29 seasons), including two seasons at a new Mifflin County High School.
The years of coaching girls' basketball provided me a chance to work with so many wonderful young ladies and assistant coaches, and enjoy countless supportive parents and fans. I will be forever grateful for the incredible backing and encouragement bestowed upon my teams, particularly during the "championship runs" of the late 1990s. Looking back, I still can't believe the phenomenal outpouring of enthusiasm from the community that our teams enjoyed.
After winning state championships in 1997 and 1998, members of the team were lauded at numerous banquets and public events, and several area businesses created special T-shirts and sweatshirts to sell in recognition of the special time. I can recall players going to Walmart and signing autographs for fans that had just purchased hats and/or shirts. Krista Gingrich, Maggie Johnston and Jenna Feathers were the leaders, but they made sure all the players shared in the glory of championship basketball. The relationships with the players and the two journeys to state gold will always be cherished memories in my heart. Lewistown was seen as "the best" statewide, and our area's people loved it. I will never forget people coming up to me on the street and giving me a hug or "high five" and recalling their favorite parts of games. Every time I see a picture or a video from that time, I can't help but smile. There's nothing like happy times and seeing young people enjoying their hard-earned achievements.
One of the best things I always enjoyed about coaching at Lewistown was that we represented a town/community and we played against similar towns/communities. Whether it was Huntingdon, Bellefonte, Tyrone, or Philipsburg, we competed against similar teams and kids -schools in rural areas that shared common demographic characteristics with us. Of course the annual game with Indian Valley was sheer fun for all the student athletes. It was great to experience that spirited competition with a local rival, and then return to being friends right after the final buzzer. Experiences like those are tough to replace.
The loss of the rivalry game and the other athletic ramifications (fewer students can participate) are not the only reason I glowingly reflect on the "good old days" of two high schools. Going to one high school cut everything in half all the way down the line. Whereas before 50 students (25 from each school) could be pleased with the distinction of graduating in the "Top 25" of their class, now that number is indeed 25. Instead of two class presidents, two Key Club presidents, two valedictorians, two of virtually every leadership position, now you have one. Perhaps the saddest element of the single high school is the effect on the "fringe" student - the one that is down the list somewhat but, with a little encouragement, can achieve marked improvement. Those students are pushed further down the list and oftentimes become more difficult to reach.
On the flip side, one aspect of the new high school that I enjoyed was the opportunity I had to meet many girls who would have been just rivals in prior years. I will always appreciate the chance I had to coach players like Whitney Corbin, Sammie Chestnut, Briette Treaster, Allie Sutton, Breanna Cline, Tara Kibe, Taylor Dietrich, and Grace Wagner. Our county has a lot of high quality kids from border to border, and that's something to truly celebrate.
The one single factor that enabled me to coach for 29 consecutive years was the loving support of my family. No one can truly appreciate how much a coach's family has to sacrifice unless they go through it. My wife, Shelly, and daughters Katy and Brooke gave up a lot of for me, and there aren't words I can come up with that can give them their true due.
To the future athletes of Mifflin County, I ask three things:
Do right
Do your best
Treat others as you want to be treated
I humbly ask parents and athletes to remember that not everybody will be an all-conference performer. Not everyone will be a starter. Not everyone will be a great player. But everybody can do the best they can each and every day.
And, please remember this: You're never as good as everyone tells you when you win, and you're never as bad as they say when you lose.
Thank you all past and present Mifflin County athletes.
Kevin Kodish
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The surplus of U.S. peanuts could be cut almost in half this year, thanks to a combination of fewer planted acres and poor growing conditions in many areas of the Peanut Belt.
"Based on current production estimates, we're looking at drawing down the surplus by 40 to 50 percent," says Nathan Smith, University of Georgia Extension economist. "That looks very positive, but there still are a lot of peanuts out there. We had a record supply coming into this year, and we had almost record production last year. When you combine the carryover from last year, we were up 3.5 million tons."
Smith presented the U.S. peanut outlook during the annual Southern Region Agricultural Outlook Conference held in Atlanta.
Looking at the current price situation, shelled prices went down a couple of years ago, and that has led to lower farmer prices, says Smith. We had strong historical increases in food use with the 2003 and 2004 crops, and last year's crop was basically even. The Virginia market actually has seen a decline in use," he says.
As for per-capita peanut consumption, the United States is at 6.7 pounds — the highest it has been since 1989.
"Last year, at about this time, more than 100,000 tons of peanuts were forfeited in the CCC storehouse," says Smith. "In other words, the government took over ownership of about 100,000 tons. The big prediction this year was that it would be 600,000 to 700,000 tons, at least, if we produced the average annual yield. These peanuts were forfeited last year and went to fill 2005 crop orders. They used these peanuts for what they were going to use new crop peanuts. It was expected that these peanuts would be crushed, but they were used for edible use in the regular market. That basically displaced another 100,000 tons of the 2005 crop that got pushed to the stocks at the end of this year."
Recent numbers show that 23,000 tons of the 2005 crop had been forfeited, he adds.
"This year, the latest update has production back to 2002 levels — the last time we had disaster aid, and the carryover number has been cut in half. Planted and harvested acres are down from previous years, a little bit less than 25 percent off of last year's crop. The U.S. planted crop was 1,242,000 pounds and the harvested crop is set at 1,213,000 pounds, with an abandonment of less than 2 percent. Yield for this year is estimated at 2,645 pounds per acre — quite a drop from last year's average of about 3,000 pounds — with a total production of 1.6 million pounds," he says.
Georgia produces about 45 percent of the total U.S. peanut market, says Smith. "South Carolina has become a big player with 60,000 acres, and Mississippi became an official peanut state this year with 16,000 acres. Georgia, Florida and Alabama contributed greatly to the drop in acres this year," he says.
As far as yields, Alabama has an average yield of 1,900 pounds per acre this year while Florida has an average yield of 2,300 pounds per acre.
"Since 2002, we've seen an overall shift of acres in the peanut production belt. Peanuts are moving down the Atlantic Coast to South Carolina and into Mississippi. A majority of the Georgia acreage is in the southwest corner and eastern parts of the state. In Alabama, production is moving west and to the north. North Carolina is now below 100,000 acres and Virginia is a marginal producer with 17,000 acres.
"If Georgia growers get their acreage back up to where it was in 2005, we'll be cutting into our three-year rotation schemes which will adversely affect our yields."
Turning to peanut use — under the new program — U.S. growers are not as dependent on exports, says Smith. Argentina is the main competition of the United States, and they're concentrating on exporting rather than importing, he says.
"Looking at the balance sheet, if we were looking at a 2 million ton-plus crop as we have the last couple of years, we'd be looking at a similar situation of having too many peanuts. If harvest turns out as it has been projected, we'll work those ending stocks down by about 40 percent."
Demand actually has been estimated at being up by about 1.4 percent on food use, says Smith. "It's hard to say on exports — we're basically holding our own. China is the largest exporter, followed by Argentina and the United States. As far as quality edible peanuts, Argentina and the United States are the high-quality suppliers while China and India export a lot of boil-grade peanuts."
The National Posted Price, which comes out each week, determines the LDP on peanuts, and it's a "black box" method, he says. "USDA won't reveal how they do it for fear of manipulation. AMS issues a peanut report of shelled prices, but they will be discontinuing that report. NASS will work towards a weekly report of peanut prices, which is a voluntary report of surveys done with shellers of the total amount they paid for a ton of peanuts. There's no real market to derive spot prices on peanuts."
Shellers, says Smith, either buy peanuts out of loan or they give option contracts. "They're all option contracts, which means shellers have the option of buying from the farmer if they want to. The National Posted Price is actually above the loan rate now, so there's no LDP."
Economic considerations this year, brought on by rising energy costs and a surplus crop, have created a cost/price squeeze for farmers, says Smith.
"High fertilizer prices and high fuel prices have been a big consideration for growers this year. Last year, farmers in Georgia didn't feel the full impact as far as irrigating fields. Fifty percent of our peanuts and about 40 percent of our cotton in Georgia is irrigated. Last year, our growers irrigated either once or twice, so they didn't feel the full impact of higher energy prices until this year. As the result of higher energy prices, the cost of technologies also has risen."
U.S. peanut acreage decreased this year primarily because there were not any pricing opportunities, says Smith. "Peanuts had a cost advantage over cotton this past year, but we still planted more cotton because of uncertain pricing opportunities for peanuts.
As for the outlook, the domestic market has slowed, but it's not going backwards. We'd expect to consume about 2 million tons. We have a buffer because we carried over at least half of that. We have seen prices rise in the shelled market, and that's a result of the National Posted Price going up. Argentina says they're increasing acreage, but they have some very dry weather."
With the cost/price squeeze, Smith predicts farmers will be looking for $380 per ton as a sign next year to plant peanuts. "They'll also be looking at corn and cotton. This cost/price squeeze leads to a situation where better prices will be needed to encourage peanut plantings. The cotton and corn markets will have an impact on peanut acres in 2007."
Turning to the farm bill, Smith says producers and grower groups want to keep the current peanut program but fix the National Posted Price to work more like it does with cotton. Growers also would like to see the funding of handling and storage fees for loan peanuts and keep a separate payment limit on peanuts, he says.


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MALVERN, PA.– December 17, 2013
Ricoh Americas Corporation (Ricoh) today announced that Merrill Corporation, a leading provider of outsourced solutions for complex business communication and information management, has deployed the market-leading InfoPrint 5000 continuous feed color print platform. Merrill will use the system to print highly-regulated and compliance-driven communications for their customers in the financial services, health insurance and other corporate markets.
Customers trust that the Merrill team will deliver confidential, critical communications accurately to their clients, meeting important regulatory requirements and deadlines. With the installation of the InfoPrint 5000, Merrill has increased its capabilities and its capacity, bringing highly complex and confidential documents in full, variable data color to customers faster and more effectively.
"Our customers demand high quality, color documents for their clients. A financial portfolio update or healthcare information covered by HIPAA cannot be compromised. Our customers won't allow such compromises nor will their clients, so we integrated the InfoPrint 5000 into our operations to ensure such documents are delivered accurately and on time – no misses allowed," said Patrick Foley, SVP Operations, Merrill. "With the InfoPrint 5000, our team now has the ability to produce high color, full quality, complex, regulated confidential communications more effectively and efficiently."
The InfoPrint 5000 helps Merrill to print more, print faster and print more accurately. Ultimately, the platform helps their clients rest assured that they will meet their regulatory deadlines and that the critical information that needs to be communicated is delivered accurately, each and every time.
"Merrill Corporation is a pioneer in digital color and has been for decades. Collaborating with them to help meet their customer needs is a core focus of the team here at Ricoh. Our approach is not to sell a printer, but instead to help build a stronger, more effective business," said Andre Brazeau, vice president of production print solutions, Ricoh. "The implementation of the InfoPrint 5000, along with RICOH ProcessDirector workflow solution, illustrates Merrill's dedication to their customers with the enablement of high color, full quality, complex, regulated confidential communications, all designed to meet and exceed the expectations of their customers' clients.
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Ricoh is a global technology company specializing in office imaging equipment, production print solutions, document management systems and IT services. Headquartered in Tokyo, Ricoh Group operates in more than 200 countries and regions. In the financial year ending March 2012, Ricoh Group had worldwide sales of 1,903 billion yen (approx. 23 billion USD).
The majority of the company's revenue comes from products, solutions and services that improve the interaction between people and information. Ricoh also produces award-winning digital cameras and specialized industrial products. It is known for the quality of its technology, the exceptional standard of its customer service and sustainability initiatives.
Under its corporate tagline, imagine. change. Ricoh helps companies transform the way they work and harness the collective imagination of their employees.
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The tunicates known as larvaceans (or appendicularians, Appendicularia=Larvacea) are solitary, luminescent zooplankton, rarely exceeding 5 mm. The name "larvacean" is a reference to their resemblance to the larval stages of some other tunicates. Larvaceans live in a gelatinous casing, or "house", that is secreted around the body and is involved in their complex feeding. Larvaceans feed mainly on tiny phytoplankton and bacteria—as small as 0.1 µm. The anus of larvaceans opens directly to the outside into the path of water flowing out of the excurrent siphon.
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New Car Review
2014 Mazda6: Adapting to Technology
We've only had our long-term 2014 Mazda6 for a few weeks, which means we're still adapting to the well-equipped sedan's long list of gadgets. Some work better than others, as one staff member recently found out after spending some time with the car.
Bright Spots
Among the bright spots are two of the car's most unusual -- and luxurious -- pieces of equipment. One is the inclusion of rain-sensing wipers, designed to raise and lower their speed based on the amount of rain. Not only do the wipers do just that, but they do it quite well. They're neither too sensitive nor too slow to respond. In other words, just leave them on "automatic" and you'll be fine.
The car's other technology strength is its adaptive cruise control. This is unheard of on a car in this segment, so we wouldn't necessarily call it essential, but you certainly realize how great it is once you're behind the wheel of a car with the feature. The system lets you set a following distance and then raises and lowers the car's speed to maintain it. We're finding that it works well in most conditions. The cruise control can even bring the car to a complete stop if the car you're following also stops.
Low Points
Despite complex features that work seamlessly, we've found a little trouble with the stereo in our long-term 2014 Mazda6. For one, the staff member who recently drove our car says the speakers aren't good -- a complaint that remained even after she adjusted the system's bass and treble to improve the sound quality.
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I agree but don't force the issue.
I agree. I think It's too early to force every to be connected. We're just not there yet, as far as Internet availability/bandwidth goes.
is going off the statistic that there are more people now connected than ever before. to a degree....they are right.
10 years ago when live launched it was met with some criticism and it has endured over the years but with each year more and more people got internet access and as such, more people joined online services like netflix and hulu and what have you.
So there are more people that are connected now than there was even 1 year ago. It is a growing trend to want to be able to access information anytime anywhere. MS is just going about their method of forcing it on people a bit to strong.
People dont need to be forced, they need to be persuaded. sony will likely do their best to persuade people to connect their system and people will do it because it isnt being forced on them.
Wait about 10 years then come back microsoft when most of the US is on fiber optics
no one is forcing anyting, just dont buy it, your not forced to get with the times
Eventually yes, but you can't ignore the size of the markets that has already been considered in play. Like India, China, South America, and Eastern Europe. These economies are rising and eventually get to parity with the European market in general. It'll be a awhile before anyone can surpass the United States in market share.
hdshatter "Wait about 10 years then come back microsoft when most of the US is on fiber optics"
-huh, what do we need fiber optics for? sure that will be great in 10yrs but broadband has been doing just fine working with lots of our everyday devices, glad you having nothing to do with future tech, we'd still be using beepers, lol
Germany -83%
Japan -79.5%
"The figures don't lie and what's probably reason enough to drop non connected households is the fact that in the biggest gaming countries, there are more people with Internet connections than those without."
-Whats even more telling is that the numbers are likely much, much higher among those who already own a 360 or ps3.
Nobody is denying that everything will be connected.But a connection to function is completely stupid and its more dumb than relying on oil the way we have.Do we not learn?
Well said badkolo.
I'm confused why everybody keeps using the word "forced." Those that buy the X1 obviously have the internet and won't mind hooking it up online. MS isn't forcing anybody. There is no gun to your head demanding you get internet and buy their console. This is a great way to get people with the digital age; those that want to, will, those that don't can skip it. Simple.
FYI, I have both consoles preordered, and will enjoy them boy since I'm not fanboy retard.
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"Forced", hell if anything they basicly came right out and said if you don't have internet X1 is not for you, get a 360.
-harsh but true, except obviously the next gen alternative would be a ps4 or perhaps wii-u.
-they are truly setting their brand apart as the "connected console" for better or worse, funny most here that complain about it, over and over again ironicly won't be affected.
@Jokes, 31 million 360 users are not internet connected.
It is almost half their userbase so I wouldn't consider it small.
Almost everything already is connected. That's not the issue. The issue is the requirement.
"-they are truly setting their brand apart as the "connected console" for better or worse, funny most here that complain about it, over and over again ironicly won't be affected."
Yeah funny that. Shouldn't that point out that just because it's available, that that doesn't automatically mean that we want it to function in that manner, or that it should be required?
The real problem here is that these forced connections for owning the console are not to improve game play(well it can do that I guess), they're to control the consumer. No matter how much you shiny up the product, the truth remains, people will be opposed to being controlled, even if on a subconscious level. This won't change when everyone has internet...no matter how reliable or ubiquitous it is. Only the people willing to accept an eventuality are OK with being controlled. They are slaves to the future, not freemen of the present.
If there was a real benefit to being connected, the transition would happen naturally, and there would be no need to implement it in such a manner, because most people would do so anyways. You know how I know this? Because so many people have their systems always online now.
In the meantime, and even whenever this eventuality comes, it's best not to remove a portion of your user base, because if you do, you end up making them unhappy, and someone else will happily pick up their loyalty. You know how I know this? because it's what's happening right now with Sony getting all the love.
The issue is not about being connected, or not, to the internet.
The issue is the fact that if your are not connected to the internet, your can't play your games on the Xbone.
That's the issue that gamers have a problem with. It's a problem on PC (Diablo III, Simcity etc etc), and it'll be a problem on consoles.
but you can all day for 24 hours then it needs to check in, i dont see this as a issue, im online all day, my fios is as well, if my net goes down so does my tv but it never has happened in 5 years, my phone is connected all day, times are changing and everyone is just being a big baby about it all. what happens when it all goes digital including sony, then what , will you all cry.
That's all fine and well for you, but here in Oklahoma, extreme weather knocks out infrastructure all the time. Its not uncommon to lose internet connection from downed lines and such. Most of the time, all is well. But, I lose power, internet or satellite probably a total of 10 days every year.
Should I have to pay the price because I live in a certain part of the country?
Then don't buy the X1...simple.
For those of us that don't live in Oklahoma, we should be fine. You're not "paying the price" for anything unless YOU choose to.
(I actually love Oklahoma; I'm there on business all the time)
I wish Microsoft would come out and simply say "We NEED everybody to be online so that all the devs, 1st and 3rd party, will develop games KNOWING everybody is online. I can already see that most if not all games will make use of the cloud because of this. I'm excited to see what gaming becomes because of this.
Now, with this kind of setup, explain to me how this would work without some sort of DRM?
Devs could do that now denawayne. There is nothing preventing them from making an online game. That dev has to decide if it's worth giving up the sales from the install base that don't have the ability, or choose not to be online though.
Basically, there are people who this won't affect much at all, but there are a lot of people that it will effect in some way or another.
That's it right there. Ease us into it, instead of forcing it from the jump.
Lets just pour a little KY Jelly on the future to make easing it in a little bit easier. HOW can this be any easier? Buy it, or don't.
Haha. Easy there guy. I'll admit, it is extremely annoying, but not a complete deal breaker for me. I'll be getting both consoles, but I'd be lyiing if I didn't say that the One's policies weren't a bit dissapointing in some aspects.
i agree as well, but the issue has to be forced at some time. the gaming industry is the biggest whiners when it comes to 2nd hand sales of any other entertainment industry. it's going to come, not by consumers wishes but by the industry wishes.
one of the reasons the PC makes a bunch of money for the big guns nowadays is because of the lack of used games sales on the platform. that is what Sony and MS are striving for. but, for this console gen they are taking the approach of "we aren't evil, we will let the publisher decide on 2nd hand sales".
which, imo shouldnt be left up to the publishers. pick one stance, and stand for it.
It doesn't have to be forced. If it's truly beneficial, and people accept those benefits, the transition will come naturally. There would be no need to implement such measures, because people would just do it. Not all people of course, but it's up to the developers to decide if they want to lose those customers by not implementing an offline mode.
buy everything goes offline. FACT!!!
Yup my Internet glitched 2 days ago for some retarded reason and I couldnt finish watching a movie on Netflix -_-
I live in Montreal Canada btw and it doesnt happen alot, but when it does I want to kill a newborn child !!!!!!!
I agree, but only when the internet is as readily available as our basic electricity supply...
until then what is the point trying to force it and pissing off people who don't have it available on a consistent bases?
This is not about being always connected. Its about MS selling you physical media and then telling you what you can and cannot do with it. Its about them trying to control the market, and thats what they are doing.
Yes, we are heading to a purely digital future, but we aren't there yet and it will happen without MS controlling it. The free market works that way. If Ms wants to get there so quickly, why does the xbone take disk...hell just leave it out MS....what are you, chicken? .... Yeah, see, they know people aren't ready for a console with no drive...so this is the only way to keep it and still control it. They want it both ways...and for me, they can't have it both ways....I will never support this. PS4 on preorder, bring on launch day.
Yea EVENTUALLY, not now.
Remember the 90's?
Ahhh, those were the days. If you wanted to network, you had to actually talk to people in person. Or over a phone.
Now it's a bunch of thumbnail heads and "lolz" and stultifying banality.
Complete connection is only good if it **does good**
Right now, it's only being pushed as a means to restrict, control, and surveil people.
I hope not, not everyone is lucky enough to have an internet connection like the US, Japan and Holland.
You hope that technological advancement doesn't occur?
Didnt say that, I stated that I hope it never happens, alot of countries havnt got a good internet service and it would put them at a disadvantage.
Someone has to bite of the tip, and go for progression.
And its MS this time.
Boy, some of yall are reaching. If MS is so about progression, Why does their console have a disk drive? You can stream movies, games and music. So why? Ill tell you why. Its cause they know people arent ready for it. Give up your "MS is leading the way" crap and see what they are really about. MONEY and CONTROL... Mostly controlling your money... but hey. If you want to be so blind, have fun. I prefer the consumer friendly, its your choice console that is the PS4.
What MS is doing will speed up broadband coverage. When Iphone came out..... 4g and LTE quickly got adopted.... Progress....
Indeed, its all about demand.
Having the XB1 will increase demand, and enforce better coverage.
If more systems will follow, the chance for bigger coverage becomes even bigger.
Because inet company´s are a lot more interested in investing, if they can earn their money back trough an increase in subscriptions.
Thanks, a change from the usual crap....making go sarcastically crazy at times :)
a console not selling much wont speed up broadband wtf are you guys smoking, in case you didnt know most countries just dont have the money to add the infrastructure for the internet, they arent gonna just go oh look the xbone has sold to 200 ppl we better speed up our internet speeds.
Phones are a completely different thing and if you cant understand that i dont know what to tell you.
There are places in the us that barely have a connection if any, and truthfully our Internet connections are far behind a lot of countries in terms of speed.
ikt only need 2mb down, its not that big of a deal
"There are places in the us that barely have a connection if any"
-uhm so, but its not as if this is 1992, lol places that do not have internet are a small minority, progress doesn't stop because a few cant use it, long ago people brought cars before every city had paved roads, street lights, stop signs, what if car makers had your mentality?
If you live in a cave, should consoles be made with in mind?
Eventually (after that One loses)....
Hell my television is connected to my wifi network.
The difference is my television still works when it is not connected.
Yes, but eventually even tv will be streamed over the web to your tv.
By then you wont have tv either if your internet is down.
Copper networks are analog and are on their way out.
I want internet television. I cut my cable and just use Netflix and amazon prime. I'm waiting for the day that television is over the internet. I watch all of my sports games on streaming sites anyway.
thats how it is now, if my rfouter goes down , no internet connection i dont have tv on fios, but it never happens.
Well I have Verizon Fios, its awesome but yeah it rarely goes down for at most a few minutes, lol and imagine that I'm so spoiled it still pisses me off...that said even if it would have to basicly stop working for over a entire day to affect this 24hr checkin.....so besides a random storm or something I don't know anybody with service that bad.
I think that if Microsoft would just make it so that if you don't check in online, then you will have to have your disc in the box in order to play the single player content of the game, then I think that would be a bit easier to swallow. There is no reason to keep someone from using something that has no need for online play.
Since a lot of their current policies are done on a software level, it should be fairly easy to change some things if they so choose. But that is an IF.
Well I think the root of the problem with doing that is they've structured the console so that once you buy the game you can download and play it anytime anywhere without the disc(that's the good news), so if you don't have to authenticate= 24hr checkin(bad news for some), without that then I assume unlimited amount of people can download and play the same game without ever paying for it....just my assumption.
if xbox wasnt forcing it on us then half of there customers would allways be online but now the other half wont be buying a xbox what for to watch tv
Xbox One: "Everything Will Be Connected To The Internet Eventually" Says Diablo Dev
Even your Stove, how the hell does your damn stove need the internet.
Who knows, in the future we might print our food using 3d printers, and connecting the printer to the internet will allow you to download recipe´s and firmware updates.
So it can connect to your smartphone and you can turn it on after your off work to heat up.
Time for people to start thinking ahead of now, not just now.
If you do not check in on your stove, your roast will burn!
I agree, but not now. One of my points of contention with the 24 hour mandatory check in is that it doesn't force developers to create games centered around what an always online game can offer. Personally I hate the idea that at some point I might not be able to play a single player game without an internet connection, but I understand some of the potential benefits.
When the Xbox launched it forced people to upgrade their connection, which would have happened naturally. To me, there is a major difference between that and what the Xbox One is doing.
Good thing I preordered a PS4 :P
I think the last people MS wants vouching for them are the developers of a game that constantly disallowed gamers to play their game because their servers couldn't handle the amount of people playing. Who's going to vouch for them next, Maxis?
Diablo is not owned by EA, Activision Blizzard owns it.
And Activision blizzard has given good support for users.
The 24 check in period doesn't concern me. I don't pirate games and I'm always online. In my opinion the people bitching about that are either pirates or just want something to moan about the X1.
When my internet does go down and I have to say it is RARE that it ever does, it's usually for less than 10 minutes. I think I can hold off on gaming until it is back up.
My concern is the used games and more so on the rental side. I love to game but I don't love spending 60 a pop on games that more than likely will be less than stellar and 95% of the time they have been. If Gamestop offered fair compensation for trade ins I probably wouldn't mind taking more risk in the retail department.
Yes eventually everything will be digital but for now I'll enjoy my Gamefly.
.... sure the people bitching are all pirates or people who just want to moan, because every other gamer on the planet runs off your connection...
Trust me we are not all pirates.
Then what is your concern Dark Witness? Why does the 24 hr check in bother you?
if you can't see how this affects other people outside of pirates and people who want to moan then you must live in a very narrow world.
Not everyone lives in a country with stable internet. Some people live in countries that you would think have stable internet, yet still don't get a stable service. Some people live in households where for whatever reason they are not allowed to go online (parents with privacy concerns etc)
I hate to break it to you but the world is a big place and does not revolve around your internet connection.
MS solution is simply to screw all those people.
That's for some people Dark Witness, but how does the 24 hr check in effect YOU?
It affects me because I play a lot of single player games. If for any reason my internet goes off, it's useless.
I move back and forth between uk and west africa. basically the xbone is useless to me if I can't use it when I am away.
The 24hr check affects me the way it affects everyone else.
And whats wrong with thinking about everyone and not just some people? It's a good job sony don't think like you.
you wont be enjoying any gamefly on the xbone lol
And this is why the pc market is and wont be as big as the console market. You can't force the issue of always being online or needing online to play single player games on anyone. The day such a thing becomes mandatory is the day I'll quit gaming, people love having choices.
E3 2013 showed MS and every other greedy company out there, what we want, and if we get what we want, we will speak with our wallets.
And thanks to MS Sony has this gen on lock with the full support of 90% of gamers around the world, from every Nintendo (don't lie you was hoping Sony said no to DRM or next generation Nintendo would if followed suit) to Sony fan and 70% of xbox fans. Ms needs to learn a lesson here, this is a warning to every other game company out there, you can't treat us like sh1t and hope to get away with it without any repercussions
I also agree...but until our friends out in the boonies have a good connection you should shut your arrogant mouths and do right by the little guy...and listen to your consumers...
yeah....there's an idea.


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