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Python 3.3
Update the Python 3 stack in Fedora from 3.2 to 3.3
- Name: Dave Malcolm
- Email: <firstname.lastname@example.com>
Current status
- Targeted release: Fedora 18
- Last updated: 2012-08-28
- Percentage of completion: 95% (see detailed notes under "Scope" below and in Talk:Features/Python_3.3)
- Done: Successful mock rebuilds of the core python3 package for Python 3.3 (with full test suite) and of 95 add-on packages
- Done: python 3.3.0 beta 1 built "for real" in Koji
- Done: 103 add-on packages successfully rebuilt in Koji against 3.3.0 beta 1
- Done: python 3.3.0 beta 2 built into Koji
- Done: python 3.3.0 rc1 built into Koji
- TODO: 3 packages built in Koji available as updates, need to reach the repos
- TODO: 3 remaining packages to be built in Koji
- TODO: build further tarballs of 3.3 into Koji as they are released upstream (rc1, rc2, final)
- TODO: mockchain rebuild of everything with newer 3.3 to verify it all continues to build from source
- TODO: testing
- IN PROGRESS: update rpmlint to check for Python 3.3 bytecode: https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=845972
Upstream is at feature freeze for 3.3; latest tarball release is Python 3.3.0 rc1, released on August 25th, 2012.
|Python 3.3 release schedule)
|Fedora 18 Schedule
|Fedora 19 Schedule
|3.3.0 alpha 1: March 3, 2012
|3.3.0 alpha 2: March 31, 2012
|3.3.0 alpha 3: April 28, 2012
|3.3.0 alpha 4: May 26, 2012
|Start Feature Submission Wed 2012-05-02
|3.3.0 beta 1: June 23, 2012: (No new features beyond this point.)
|3.3.0 beta 2: July 14, 2012
|Feature Submission Deadline Tue 2012-07-24
|3.3.0 candidate 1: July 28, 2012
|Feature Freeze (Testable/Complete) Tue 2012-08-07
|Branch Fedora 18 from Rawhide Tue 2012-08-07
|2012-08-14 Alpha Change Deadline
|3.3.0 candidate 2: August 11, 2012
|2012-08-28 Alpha Release
|3.3.0 final: August 18, 2012
|2012-09-18 Beta Change Deadline / Features 100% Complete
Note: Fedora 18 schedule above is based on Releases/18/Schedule as 2012-07-19
Detailed Description
Python 3.3 adds numerous features and optimizations. See the upstream notes at http://www.python.org/getit/releases/3.3.0/ and http://docs.python.org/dev/whatsnew/3.3.html
Benefit to Fedora
Fedora aims to showcase the latest in free and open source software - we should have the most recent release of Python 3.
Compare with the Python 3.2 feature page.
We need to wait for Python 3.3 to reach feature freeze, so that the bytecode format for .pyc files is frozen, together with the ABI for extension modules.
At that point we can rebase python3 to the latest release candidate of that code. We would then need to rebuild all python 3 packages. See https://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Python3#Python_3_already_in_Fedora
For bonus points, we ought to tell "file" and "rpmlint" about the new bytecode format for .pyc files.
Note that the suffix of some files should change, and this may require slight packaging tweaks in the various packages that ship Python 3 code:
- bytecode files changing from .cpython-32.pyc (and .cpython-32.pyo) to .cpython-33.pyc (and .cpython-32.pyo)
- extension modules changing from .cpython-32mu.so to .cpython-33m.so (the "u" part goes away as part of PEP 393).
There have been some C API changes (especially relating to unicode handling); if we're unlucky we may need to do some code patching to get some extension modules to compile.
Detailed notes on the extent of the rebuild and the current status can be seen in Talk:Features/Python_3.3
How To Test
Interested testers do not need special hardware. If you have a favorite Python 3 script, module, or application, please test it with Python 3.3 and verify that it still works as you expect.
My own test plan:
- Smoketest of the interpreter
- Run the upstream regression test suite (this is done during %check)
User Experience
Users should not notice any difference, other than the availability of the 3.3 interpreter
See notes in "Scope" above.
Contingency Plan
I'm working on test rebuilds of all affected packages, using skvidal's mockchain tool (this also gives us a build ordering, by grepping the logs).
I plan to commit any proposed changes to "python3.3" branches of dist-git, and then merge to master when we do it for real.
This pre-planning should mean everything is ready and any major issues should have been shaken out before we "pull the trigger" and commit/build for real into f18.
Release Notes
The system Python 3 stack has been upgraded to 3.3 (the system Python 2 stack remains at 2.7), bringing in hundreds of fixes and tweaks; for a list of changes see http://docs.python.org/dev/whatsnew/3.3.html


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CHOPTAG event information and discussion forum. Cincinnati Heirloom Open Pollinated Tomato Associate Growers
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|August 19, 2009
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Tomato Tasting and Living History Interview
I'm so looking forward to the CHOPTAG Tomato Tasting; this is one of the highlights of the year for me. In addition, I thought I would share something about the Living History Interview I will be having the first of next week. It will involve my experience with gardening, garden stories, and stories about heirloom tomatoes, I am sure! Following the interview, we have planned a light Lunch with some of the things from the Kentucky Garden I helped get started at Blackacre Nature Preserve.
Some weeks ago I received a letter from Kate Black who is the archivest. of the Appalachian Collection at the University Of Kentucky. Her project is to interview gardeners in a living history context by recording the interview, picture taking and any printed matter shared. This information will become a part of the Appalachian Collection in the University Of Kentucky Library which is available for information and research. She is also considering it as a possible book publication. The interview date is set for August 25th. I have made arrangements to do this with friends at Blackacre, a Homestead from the 1700s here in Jefferson County. It is now a State Park and has lots of acreage. I spoke there in the spring to the Master Gardeners. June who is MG in charge of some projects discussed with me the possibility of a Kentucky Garden. I shared about 40 KY Heirloom Tomato varieties with them and some other heirloom seed/plant materials. I have the privilege of bagging blossoms there and marking for seed saving which pleases me so much. A friend who lives several miles distant from there lives on property which also was part of the original homestead; her family was related to the homesteaders. I have the same arrangement with her for bagging and seed saving.
Blackacre Nature Preserve
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|August 21, 2009
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Gary, I think it's great that you're being recognized as a valuable resource by many folks for your experience and research on Kentucky heirloom tomatoes.
Your time and efforts are to be applauded !!!!!!
|August 21, 2009
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OK folks - here's what I'm bringing. If you want to know what they are youll have to show up tomorrow.
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|August 21, 2009
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Mine are bagged up and ready to go.See you tomorrow. Susan
|August 21, 2009
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I will be picking tommorow for maximum freshness ... the Lemon Salsa is ready to roll tho..How about a picture of Earl smokin' up a big pork butt for some pulled pork?..See everyone manana...
What else floats? Gravy....Breakfast cereal...very small rocks
|August 21, 2009
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Tony and I are unable to make it. I double booked us and am in Louisville for the state fair....argh! Will miss you all. Can't wait to hear of the goodies you experience!
|August 22, 2009
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I will be there in spirit only I'm afraid. I miss all of my Choptag friends! Have a wonderful time and once you think you have ate all of the tomatoes you think you can.....take a deep breath...and eat some more!
May I aspire to live my life so that I may be the man my dog thinks I am.
|August 22, 2009
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oh man. Thank you everyone! It was great to see Barbee, Gary, Jerry, Earl, Susan, Ray, the youngest tomato grower/prettiest contest winner, and everyone else! sorry, im on tomato-brain overload!
Thanks so much to Barbee, Earl, and the younger dark haired couple at the left back for the leftovers!
We visited my dad on the way home, and I bought a bag of ice to put over the cut tomatoes.... we got home and I threw the cut ones in pans in the oven with onions, garlic, roasted peppers, fresh basil and oregano.
Most of the larger whole tomatoes went into juice- I saved seeds from a number of them. Ill be bugging Barbee for her abbreviations list!
Gary said his friend in Appalachia does distribute seeds, but mostly of KY heirlooms- Barbee, do you have any place youd like the seeds donated or would you like them?
I dont grow a lot else, but ive got salad burnet seeds, and ill have borage, as well as seeds for the Romanian tomatoes. Let me know if I can do anything in return!
Cossak Pineapple ground cherry is one tasty fruit! im still processing thoughts on the large tomatoes, but we both like Stump of the World. my Jerry says thanks too!
|August 22, 2009
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Hehe, came home and took a little nap! What a fun day
Garnet, the seeds are yours to do whatever you like. Donating them sounds great to me, if it's not too much trouble to do so. If Gary's friend doesn't want them, maybe the wintersown lady would like them. I believe she distributes free seeds to others but not sure. Maybe someone reading this can chime in on where to send them.
OK I pulled out my notes. I always write down standout tomatoes or I forget. Old age I guess Here's my standouts. These will all be in the running for garden spots next year:
Stump of the World- Wow! Very tasty tomato and early to boot. I need a few earlier varieties but have never been impressed with the taste. This one definitely has taste!
Grandfather Ashlock-Pure goodness. Pretty to look at, wonderful taste. I loved it.
Spears Tennessee Green- Outstanding green tomato.
Lescana- My kinda tomato. Big and tasty.
Graveau Romania from the village of Lisa- Excellent tomato. Gorgeous to look at. It's a winner. I definitely want on the list for seeds
Sweet Meat from WV- I have this written down, but no info. I'll have to figure out what it means later LoL
I had a great time seeing all the familiar faces and enjoyed all the new faces there, too. My sister and I laughed about Gary's hat all the way home . And Susan, I don't know what you're doing, but you have some monster tomatoes!
Thanks to Dwight for the Striped Romas, Gary for the onions, and Earl for the Garlic. Ray for the fabulous hot dip recipe, and all the brave folks who rated Craig's peppers. For those of you who took home a squash pepper, they are HOT! So you've been warned.
|August 23, 2009
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oh Jerry even made ristras from the thin-walled smaller peppers!
|August 30, 2009
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Thanks for sharing your seed for a worthwhile cause.....
Thanks to those of you who shared your excess sliced tomatoes with me at the end of the Tomato Tasting Earl, Jerry, Ray, Mark, Maria, Dave, Susan and Kelli.. This was almost three gallons of seed to process; it the most of any I have ever processed at one time. Most of these were medium to large varieties and will go to my Appalachian Heirloom Tomato Project and to Trudi at WinterSown if she would take them. No doubt, these seed are some of the Best Of The Best. They will be shared with elderly/poor in the mountains. Regardless the mix being unnamed varieties, they will feed many folks. Whats in a name when you are hungry? Others who have good varieties of mixed medium/large varieties who would care to share seed
for this project are welcome.
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|September 1, 2009
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hello All It was so good seeing everyone and meeting new people. Of course trying to decide on the best tasting tomato was a joy. But the one thing I relized is that I was able to try tomatoes I grown in the past againest ones I have yet to grow.I now feel I am able to look to the past for my favorites instead of just the ones out in the Yard.
Hope to hear from you all as the season winds down. Susan
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High School Recruiting
Adding depth at QB a priority for FIU Panthers
FIU has received 18 oral commitments. If all those make it to Wednesday, National Signing Day, that leaves the school holding seven scholarships.
Bet on one or two getting used on the quarterback position.
They added a running back last week with Seminole Ridge's Silas Spearman, who ran for 1,258 yards and 12 touchdowns last season and possibly a second running back with Orlando Jones' speedster Wilkerson Myrtil. Myrtil, who can play running back, linebacker or safety, finished sixth in the Class 2A state final 100 meters, 11th in the 200 and ran a leg on Jones' third place 400 meter relay team.
FIU coach Ron Turner wants to build depth at every position, but the Panthers are two hits from being in deep trouble at the game's No. 1 position.
Starter Jake Medlock returns for his redshirt junior season. When able to take snaps, Medlock completed 57.8 percent of his passes for 2,127 yards and 13 touchdowns against only two interceptions. FIU averaged 27.8 points and 414.6 yards per game and got all three wins with Medlock at quarterback.
While Medlock's toughness and willingness to play through injuries never waver, his health's been a sometime thing over the past one-plus seasons. Since earning the starting job late in the 2011 season, three injuries have caused him to miss starts in five of 16 games and significant time in two others.
As Medlock's backup last season, E.J. Hilliard started three games as a true freshman, all against bowl teams, and played the second half of a 28-21 loss to Sugar Bowl-champion Louisville. Hilliard completed 69.1 percent of his passes for 645 yards and four touchdowns with three interceptions. While Hilliard lacked Medlock's running ability or experience for decision-making — the offense averaged 19 points and 320.7 yards per game under Hilliard — his style actually fits Turner's pro-style offense than the spread that FIU ran under Mario Cristobal.
Behind Hilliard as far as game experience? The abyss.
Lorenzo Hammonds' accuracy, one for six last season in relief of Medlock and Hilliard, makes him an ill fit as anything more than an in-game stop-gap. Favian Upshaw got redshirted. Both eventually could wind up as defensive backs or wide receivers, particularly if academic ineligibilities start to thin FIU at those positions (The Miami Herald has learned through FIU sources that several starters from 2012 and expected contributors in 2013 sit in grave danger of being academically ineligible for at least the first four games of the 2013 season).
So, for now and the future, Turner needs a quarterback. Louisville Trinity's Travis Wright and Southridge's Troy Cook both visited FIU last week.
Cook, operating out of a run-based offense, completed 44.5 percent of his throws for 1,109 yards in 2012. Wright completed 64.2 percent of passes for 3,529 yards and 39 touchdowns with 11 interceptions as Trinity won its third consecutive Class 6A state title with Wright at quarterback. Both are rated at two stars by various recruiting analysts.
It's been nine years since Turner drove the recruiting roads. It's not just the outside temperature that's different than what he saw while recruiting as University of Illinois coach.
"The biggest difference is you don't have to go nearly as far to find players," he said. "I think there were only two or three high schools in Champaign-Urbana [where Illinois is located]. Here, there are so many good athletes, so much skill and they really love football. You get in the car and just drive to see all the quality athletes, the good high school coaches and programs."
Sean Avant, WR, Miramar, 6-0, 180
Jordan Budwig, OL, Davie University School, 6-3, 290
James Cruise, OL, Palm Beach Gardens, 6-5, 275
Jeremy Derrick, LB, Hallandale, 6-1, 175
Chris Flaig, OL, Vero Beach, 6-5, 272
Jordan Gibbs, LB, Killian, 6-2, 220
Jordan Guest, LB, Columbus, 6-4, 190
Xavier Hines, CB, Belen, 5-11, 175
Sandley Jean-Felix, OT, Lauderdale Lakes Boyd Anderson, 6-5, 285
Wilkenson Myrtil, 6-1, 190, RB/LB, Orlando Jones
Shug Oyegunle, WR, Tampa Gaither, 5-11, 175
Jonathan Pavlov, TE, North Palm Beach Benjamin, 6-4, 220
Alphonso Randolph, RB, Ocala West Port, 5-11, 180
Jonnu Smith, TE, Ocala West Port, 6-3, 210
Willie Smith, DB, Bradenton Manatee, 6-1, 176
Silas Spearman, RB, 5-10, 190 Seminole Ridge
Vontarius West, CB, Bartow, 6-0, 180
Treyvon Williams, LB, Norland, 5-11, 185


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The Raiders released veteran cornerbacks Stanford Routt and Chris Johnson this offseason in hopes of upgrading positions they deemed as problem spots last season.
In turn, they signed a host of veterans, including Ron Bartell and Shawntae Spencer, with the intent of not looking back. Bartell and Spencer are the projected starters for now.
Both say they like the Raiders new scheme, the coaching staff and the chance to play for a new organization. Both players battled through injury-plagued seasons last year, but they say they are healthy now and ready to validate the Raiders' signing them this offseason.
Here are the transcripts from both players after Tuesday's practice in Alameda:
Was staying in the Bay Area a factor in coming to the Raiders?
"There was several determining factors. That was one of them. I've grown quite fond of the Bay Area. I'm familiar with it and it's always tough up and moving to a new city, learning a new city, and then all the other factors that play into being with a new organization. That was one of the factors, the other was just being reunited with Jonnie Lynn and Jason Tarver and, you know, I'm pretty familiar with the scheme. There's some things that he's changed and some things that he's added in and things like that but that really helped me out as far as the learning curve coming in and being able to be on top and play fast."
What happened in SF last year?
"I sustained a hamstring injury last year in training camp which kept me out pretty much 3 weeks of training camp so it's understandable that when you got a new coaching staff and things like that they gotta be able to see you, you know what I mean, you gotta put your resume out there and I didn't get a chance to do that because of the hamstring injury was so bad. You know, you take the good with the bad, you learn from it and move on."
What's it like coming here and having a opportunity?
"Oh, like I said man, it's a great atmosphere. It's funny because, a lot of familiar faces. I know a lot of the players, I know a lot of the staff and seeing yesterday, Fred Formosa as the head of security and he was in San Francisco my whole career except last year and things like that. So many familiar faces just all around the building from the video department to the PR and things like that so the adjustment hasn't been that difficult for me."
What has to happen for a team to go from the team the Niners were to the year they had?
"San Francisco's team was loaded. They walked into a great situation. If you look at the talent over there as far as the defensive side of the ball and the offensive side of the ball. It was one of those situations where it never came together in the previous years. And this year the defense clicked, the offense played well and special teams played well and it came together. So, just looking at it here, you can ask league wide, the Raiders are always the most talented team. Size wise, speed wise, skills wise and things like that but it's just changing the culture, being disciplined, doing the little things right. The turnovers, the penalties, you have to eliminate those things to be competitive in this league. You can't beat yourself so starting there and starting with learning what coach Allen demands out of each play. Running through the ball, being sound in your assignments and things like that. Once you do those things it all comes down to the game but if you're beating yourself before the ball's even snapped, you don't have a chance. So that's what he's really been preaching and that's what everyone's buying into right now. We got a great attendance at OTA's and we had a great attendance thus far through the offseason programs so I think the whole building, everyone should be optimistic."
What are you seeing as far as a change in culture here?
"I tell you what, man, it's do it or come stand next to me. Or go home, you know what I mean? And that's just what it is. It's very in your face as far as Coach Allen, very, very instrumental on the defense, especially with the secondary, he's a secondary coach, he knows what it looks like, what it's supposed to look like and that's what he's demanding from us. And I'm sure it's the same on the offensive side of the ball with the OC and that entire staff over there. It's no nonsense. You hear different things, you know, when I came in, about previous staffs and things like that and how different this one is. It's no nonsense. It doesn't matter who you are or what you've done. They want everyone to embrace the team concept and playing together and playing within each scheme."
You know Bartell before this?
"Aw, man, it's funny because me and Ron might be the two oldest guys here and our birthdays are the exact same day, same year. We got a lot of mutual friends from, you know, Walt Harris who I played with and I know he trained with in Arizona. Nate Clemons and Ron are good friends and Nate and I are good friends so we hit it off right away and the same with Huff. Just a lot of guys that I've played with from Terrail Lambert, I've played with Curtis Taylor, you know, just familiar with so many others guys. So the transition for me was so very, very smooth."
You and Ron are in a similar situation. He is excited for the fresh start, you too?
"Yeah, it's a breath of fresh air. I know that's something that prior to leaving San Francisco that at the end of the season I sat down and talked to Trent Baalke about and he was gracious enough and nice enough to say 'you know what let's do this in a timely manner instead of dragging it out until, you know, August and then releasing me and all that other stuff. So I do appreciate that on his behalf. It was something that for both sides, all parties involved, it was the best thing, it was time. As far as my situation, I'm not too familiar with Ron's other than he hurt his neck, things like that. But just hearing him talk, he's so happy, so relieved and things like that. That's a lot. It means a lot, you know."
Q: How is your neck doing?
A: "Yeah, yeah, I feel great. I'm 100 percent. I feel great and I'm just happy to be back on the field. It's the first time I've ever been injured. You get banged up a lot in this game, but it's the first injury I've ever had where I've had to miss a significant amount of time. Luckily for me, it was not a simple injury but a straightforward, or fracture, and everything healed up fine. I'm just ready to play ball and I'm happy to be back."
Q: Did doctors tell you that you're predisposed to greater injury as a result of the neck injury last season? Any reservations?
A: "No, no, no, I don't have any fear at all. The funny thing about it is, when I had the injury, I didn't actually know that I had fractured my neck. It felt more like a stinger. I walked off corner of the field under my own power and I was actually about to check back into the game, and they just held me out since the game was pretty much over. We didn't find out that I had the fracture until I got the C-T scan. So, I never had to go through that anxiety of getting carted off the field or losing feeling or paralysis or anything. So, from that standpoint, I never had to experience it. For me, once I got the clearance, I'm fine, I'm ready to go."
Q: When did you feel all the way back?
A: "The fracture healed, and I was in a brace from the time of the injury, which was after the first game, from September to mid-December, came out of the brace, and they said the fracture had healed. After that, it was just the point of getting back the range of motion and strength. That took about a month or two. So, I would say I've been completely (healed) and 100 percent since about March. I feel great. The injury happened early in the year. I didn't get a lot of wear and tear on my body because I played one game, so I feel fresh, new spirit, just excitement to help get this team back to where it should be. So, I'm just ready to play ball."
Q: What's your impressions about what this defense is going to be like?
A: "I love the scheme. I love the scheme. It's a multiple-look scheme, it puts a lot of different people in positions to make plays. Some schemes are predicated upon D-line, some are on linebackers, some are on secondary play, but it puts everybody, on every level of the defense, it gives you the opportunity to make plays. It gives guys the chance to show their versatility. So, from that standpoint, I'm excited. Coach Tarver, he's a young, energetic coordinator, we've got some good DB coaches, a young staff, so it's just a lot of excitement right now. From that standpoint, we're just ready to get everybody on the same page and see what happens.
Q: What's it like walking into a situation where you have a great opportunity to be a starter?
A: "For me, being in my eighth year, being in St. Louis seven straight years and to see guys come and go, to have the type of injury I had, just from that standpoint, just being able to get back out on the field and compete, that's all I can ask for. Another chance, another opportunity to play again. The way I look at it, the chips will fall where they may. They're going to put whoever they feel is best for the job out there on the field. If I'm one of those guys, then more power to me. If not, I'll play my role."
Q: Is it invigorating coming to a new team, new scheme, different part of the country?
A: "Yeah. There definitely was some reservation at first because you're somewhere for such a long time, especially in this business you're at one place for seven years, you got reservations about moving on. But, for me, it's a good situation, it's a good opportunity. There's some guys on the staff that I'm familiar with, a chance to be around some fresh faces, some young, energetic guys, a whole new city, a whole new part of the country, a new organization, so it brings some excitement for me. I'm looking forward to it."
Q: Describe your style of play?
A: "Consistency. I'm a consistent football player. You know what you're going to get from me week in, week out. I'm going to challenge guys, I'm going to challenge wide receivers and I'm going to be where I'm supposed to be. Just having a guy in a room – we have a lot of young guys – so just to have a guy in the room who has played a lot of snaps, a lot of football, seen a lot of variety of things and just be able to bring a calming influence into the room, that's what my strengths are. Hopefully, I can help us rank a little big higher in that pass defense, but we'll see what happens."
Q: Are you and Shawntae Spencer taking a mentoring role with the young defensive backs?
A: "(We're) Old men if you let everyone else tell it. Yeah, yeah, me and Shawntae played a lot of football in this league, we started a lot of games, been in a lot of battles. We got some young guys, DeMarcus Van Dyke, Chimdi (Chekwa), a lot of young guys who haven't played much football. I'm just trying to give them a little tidbits here and there. I don't want to step on a coach's toes because it's their job to coach. I just try to show them what it's like to be a pro, how to approach practice, how to study film, how to take care of your body, some of the little things that I picked up along the way from a lot of the veterans that I was able to play with. So, if I'm able to rub off on them that way, it will be positive for them."
Q: What's your take on the owners voting to make hip and knee pads mandatory beginning with the 2013 season. Your thoughts?
A: "I won't be wearing them in 2013, 2014, 2015. It takes away from the speed of the game. Hip pads, knee pads, thigh pads, they're not going to stop you from tearing an ACL. It may stop a couple of soft-tissue injuries, but I don't see it as a big deal about a knee pad. A knee pad isn't going to stop a guy from blowing out a knee. So, me, personally, I won't be wearing them, so I guess I just better put some fine money away."
Q: It's possible that the NFLPA will have a say in the matter at some point, given this wasn't collectively bargained?
A: "Yeah, I would hope so. We're the ones that have to play the game. I understand making the game safe. I'm all for the players' safety but, at the same time, a thigh pad or a knee pad, if you get a helmet to the knee, you're going to blow your knee. I don't think a knee pad is going to stop that from happening. I've seen plenty of guys tear their knees before wearing knee pads. We have to abide by the rules, so hopefully they can work things out and keep things the way they are."


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12) Cushion and pillows:180g-250g waterproof polyester with zipper,25 density foam.
13) Table Glass:5mm or 8mm tempered glass top, safe and strong.
14) Fabric: UV and water resistance, color optional, colorfast, Color offer
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- Furniture: Wipe clean with mild detergent. For additional protection store inside during winter and bad weather
- UV-resistant resin, so it will not fade or dry out
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Even best quality products can't soak in the water for long time as well. Suitable maintenance is also necessary.
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DiPietro, who missed most of last season with a groin injury that required surgery, is keeping warm by playing for SC Riessersee, in Germany's second division. Did I say "playing?" I meant rehabbing another injury.
Translated from a German paper, via Bleacher Report:
Rick DiPietro is suffering since Thursday to a groin problem. DiPietro's loss was something of a godsend for the guests.
We obviously don't know how bad it is, or how much time he'll miss, but it's sad for DiPietro and disheartening for the Islanders, who have him locked up through 2021. We also very much wonder how Riessersee could afford his insurance premiums.
Update, 8:05 EST: DiPietro tells The Post that the report is "not true at all."


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In 1969, I enlisted one of my high school English teachers and her husband to go with me to Woodstock — they even had the requisite Volkswagen microbus. Alas, my plan fell through: my mother said no.
A sorry state of affairs. If it wasn't for all the 40th anniversary celebrations of Woodstock, the primary cultural contribution of the month would be the announcement that former Republican House Majority Leader Tom DeLay of Texas will be a contestant in the next round of "Dancing with the Stars."
You have to wonder if Tom will specialize in that favorite Lone Star dance, The Cotton Eye Joe, or more appropriately, some variation of The Sidestep, immortalized in Broadway's "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas."
The corrupt governor in the show sings, "Ooh, I love to dance a little sidestep, now they see me now they don't. I've come and gone and, ooh I love to sweep around the wide step, cut a little swathe and lead the people on."
No doubt there will be a lifting groundswell of GOP voting that will keep DeLay light on his feet through at least the first rounds of the competition. But as far as leading people on, the ex-congressman would do well to remember what happened the last time he tried to jury tamper with the scorekeeping on "Dancing with the Stars."
You see, this is not The Hammer's first time at the rodeo. Three years ago, several weeks after his resignation from Congress, he sent a letter to his fan base urging them to vote for country singer Sara Evans, a "Dancing with the Stars" contestant.
"Sara Evans has been a strong supporter of the Republican Party and represents good American values in the media," DeLay wrote. "From singing at the 2004 Republican Convention to appearing with candidates in the last several election cycles, we have always been able to count on Sara for her support of the things we all believe in. … One of her opponents on the show is ultra liberal talk show host Jerry Springer. We need to send a message to Hollywood and the media that smut has no place on television by supporting good people like Sara Evans."
Jerry Springer wound up outlasting Evans, who dropped out of "Dancing with the Stars" in the midst of a messy divorce during which she accused her husband of serial adultery. He made similar charges against her.
If DeLay equated the comparatively harmless Springer with smut on TV, goodness knows what he would have made of Woodstock, the peace-love-music, free-for-all celebration that in 1969 churned upstate New York dairy farmer Max Yasgur's pastures into mud.
DeLay was 22 back then, perhaps just a hair past prime for the Woodstock generation, but still in his pre-probity days. He might have enjoyed himself (remember that while in the Texas state legislature his nickname was "Hot Tub Tom").
Me, during the summer of Woodstock I was getting ready to go away for my freshman year of college. I saw one of the first ads for the festival in the Sunday edition of The New York Times and enlisted one of my high school English teachers and her husband to go with me — they even had the requisite Volkswagen microbus. And the concert site was only a four-hour drive away, tops.
Alas, my plan fell through for that most rudimental of reasons: my mother said no.
Several months later, at the end of my freshman year, some friends and I hitchhiked to a midnight showing of Michael Wadleigh's extraordinary Woodstock documentary. Hard to imagine that four decades later anyone would have the creative courage — or chutzpah — to try to recapture the experience.
But two sets of filmmakers have done just that and the results are terrific. "Taking Woodstock," a feature film directed by Ang Lee and written and produced by my friend James Schamus, is a funny, touching look at the festival from the periphery. The performances are on pitch and the movie captures the period and the event perfectly, without once slipping into caricature or retrospective smugness.
So, too, with "Woodstock: Now and Then," directed by the great documentary filmmaker Barbara Kopple. Using footage from the original Wadleigh documentary, combined with a wealth of other archival material and new interviews with many of the participants, Kopple tells the story of the concert from its inception through the bitter financial wrangling that tore its promoters apart from the moment the music was over.
The dog days of August allow us time to reflect on a Woodstock Nation that never really materialized, its moment of rhythm and harmony trumped by the heavy-footed dance stylings of men like Tom DeLay.
Michael Winship is senior writer of the weekly public affairs program "Bill Moyers Journal," which airs Friday night on PBS. Check local air times or comment at The Moyers Blog at www.pbs.org/moyers.
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Scientists Say 1 in 6 Stars May Have Own Earth-Size Planet
(NEW YORK) -- The Kepler Space Telescope, an observatory launched by NASA in 2009 to find Earth-like planets, has provided data that suggests there are billions of them -- enough that one in six stars may have at least one orbiting it.
Out of roughly 100 billion stars in the Milky Way galaxy, a new analysis of Kepler data shows that around 17 percent of them have Earth-sized planets orbiting them, meaning there could be as many as 17 billion Earth-sized worlds.
Such planets, trillions of miles or more away, are too small for current technology to see, so Kepler watches thousands of stars -- and if one dims by a tiny amount regularly, that's a sign that perhaps a planet has crossed its face, blocking a little of its light. Researchers at the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics analyzed the entire data set from Kepler and concluded that virtually all sun-like stars have at least one planet.
"This is the first time we've been able to say with any certainty how many stars out there have Earth-like planets," Christine Pulliam of with the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics told ABC News.
Francois Fression of the Harvard-Smithsonian Center presented the statistical study Monday at a meeting of the American Astronomical Society in Long Beach, Calif. A paper detailing the research has been accepted for publication in The Astrophysical Journal.
Contradicting previous findings, researchers also found that the type of star does not make certain sizes of planets more or less common. The team grouped planets into five different sizes and 17 percent of them, roughly 1 in 6, have a planet 0.8-1.25 times the size of Earth in an orbit of 85 days or less.
"As far as planets go, Earth-sized planets are very small," Pulliam said. "Jupiter-like planets are easier to find; however, our study finds that the smaller planets are more common."
Using Kepler data, Christopher Burke, a scientist at the SETI Institute, said that 58 planets found so far are believed to be in their host stars' habitable zones -- where any water on them has a chance of being liquid. Planets orbiting close to their suns are likely to be infernos; planets in distant orbits will probably be too icy.
Kepler's mission is to find and document Earth-sized planets at greater distances. The more planets discovered with Earth-like orbits in the habitable zone, the greater the chances of extraterrestrial life.
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Little House Neighbourhood finished
I finally finished Little House Neighbourhood ( English spelling ) for my sister's Christmas gift, however, it was not without it's trials and tribulations! I started stitching this in January 2011 thinking that I would have plenty of time to finish this, I had everything planned and thought it would be an easy task. Now, the pattern is very easy to follow and I had no worries there, however, the time skipped happily by and before I knew it September had come and gone and then I was in the middle of October thinking "Oooooo must finish my sister's cross stitch" but I got busy with other commitments.
Finally I had one week left before Christmas to stitch merrily away on Little House Neighbourhood and then this happened........................
I sprained my thumb by banging it real hard on the door handle! The bruising soon appeared and it was quite painful but all I kept thinking was Christmas Day approaching fast!!!! Aghhh!!!
Panic set in!!!! .lol
I struggled through finally putting the last stitch in thinking " wonderful, it is now finished" and suddenly realised I had stitched it in the wrong colour and forgot to alter the chart for the English spelling of neighbourhood! I knew if I left it with the American spelling everyone would think I had spelt it wrong, so it was much easier to change it.
I then had to unpick all the stitches and start again! I decided it would be best to put it away for a couple of days, trying not to think about Christmas Day getting ever nearer! lol
I finally finished framing and gift wrapping very late on Christmas Eve! lol
I framed it in a Cherry wood frame.
I suppose the moral of the story is.................
If you ever start stitching a piece of cross stitch in January don't presume you will have plenty of time, don't procrastinate because one never knows what may happen! lol
My thumb is much better but it is still quite sore, but at least I got it finished, and, by the way, my sister Ann- Marie loved it!
I framed The Chocolate Shoppe today.
Thankyou for all of your lovely comments on my little red box set in the previous post and welcome to all of my new followers!
Have a wonderful New Year, see you in 2012!
Happy stitching!


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Russell Berman / The Hill:
Boehner tells Senate to 'get off their ass;' Reid says GOP 'sitting on their posterior' — A salty Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) on Tuesday told members of the Senate to "get off their ass" and pass a bill to replace $85 billion in across-the-board spending cuts, setting off an exchange with Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.).
Discussion: Politico, Crooks and Liars, The Impolitic, Examiner, Associated Press, ABCNEWS, The Democratic Daily, Taegan Goddard's … and The Spectacle Blog
Ginger Gibson / Politico: Harry Reid: Only one Republican sequestration alternative
Libby Spencer / The Impolitic: Boehner begs Senate to save his ass
Stephen Ohlemacher / Associated Press: Boehner gets salty to prod Senate on sequester
Ross Kaminsky / The Spectacle Blog: Boehner Tells Senate to "Get Off Their Ass"
Jonathan Chait / New York Magazine:
The Republican Sequestration Plan — Whether or not you agree with it, and whether or not it will work, President Obama's strategy on sequestration is perfectly obvious. His goal is to end the automatic budget cuts, which he regards as stupidly constructed and likely to harm the economy …
Discussion: Washington Monthly, Lawyers, Guns & Money, Marginal Revolution, Eschaton and The Reaction
Ed Kilgore / Washington Monthly: When Did "Tax Reform" Become a Tax Hike?
Scott Lemieux / Lawyers, Guns & Money: Our First Priority Is Upper-Class Tax Cuts. Our Second Priority Is That There Is No Other Priority.
Michael J.W. Stickings / The Reaction: Major media have sequestration all wrong
Jake Sherman / Politico:
John Boehner's big bet — House Speaker John Boehner has dug in. — If the let-the-cuts-happen approach on the sequester seems risky — especially with President Barack Obama blaming Republicans for everything from kids not getting vaccines to long lines at the airport — the alternative for Boehner is worse.
Discussion: The Huffington Post, The Democratic Daily, Fox News, The Maddow Blog and The Hill
Sabrina Siddiqui / The Huffington Post: Ron Johnson: John Boehner Would Lose Speakership If He Caves On Taxes To Avert Sequester
Steve Benen / The Maddow Blog: Boehner starts to lose his cool
Virginia / CNN:
Obama: Cuts are a 'self-inflicted wound'
Obama: Cuts are a 'self-inflicted wound'
Discussion: Politico and Taylor Marsh
Reid J. Epstein / Politico: With Republican ally, Obama blasts Congress on sequestration
Ezra Klein / Wonkblog:
I don't understand the Republican position on the sequester
I don't understand the Republican position on the sequester
Discussion: The Week, Washington Examiner, Prairie Weather, Daily Kos and Mother Jones
Hunter / Daily Kos: The sequester is stupid and contractionary, but Republicans can't stop themselves
Jake Sherman / Politico:
John Boehner: Let Senate get 'off their ass' this time
John Boehner: Let Senate get 'off their ass' this time
Discussion: CNN, National Review, The Gateway Pundit and Washington Monthly
Robert Costa / National Review: House Republicans Amused by Obama's Sequester Tour
Ed Kilgore / Washington Monthly: Learning To Embrace the Stupidity
Phillip M. Bailey / WFPL:
Liberal Super PAC Goes After Mitch McConnell's 'Chinese' Wife — A Democratic group is under sharp criticism for controversial online messages about Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell's wife. — For months, the liberal super PAC Progress Kentucky has attacked McConnell and held demonstrations at his offices and home.
Discussion: Talking Points Memo, The Hill, Taking Note, Wonkette, Roll Call, The Daily Caller, Weasel Zippers, Mediaite, The PJ Tatler and National Review
Evan McMorris-Santoro / Talking Points Memo: Kentucky Progressive Group Tweets Racist Conspiracy About Mitch McConnell's Wife
Daniel Strauss / The Hill: Anti-McConnell group takes heat over racial tweet directed at senator's wife
Andrew Rosenthal / Taking Note: The Wrong Way to Attack Mitch McConnell
Doktor Zoom / Wonkette: Anti-McConnell Super-PAC Tweets Stupid Racist Things About Mitch McConnell's Wife
Joshua Miller / Roll Call: McConnell Campaign Slams Liberal Group's Tweets About His Wife
ZIP / Weasel Zippers: Liberal PAC Attacks Mitch McConnell For Having An Asian Wife: "May Explain Why Your Job Moved To China!"
Noah Rothman / Mediaite: Liberal PAC Attacks Sen. Mitch McConnell's Asian Wife: 'May Explain Why Your Job Moved To China!'
Bryan Preston / The PJ Tatler: Democrat Super PAC Tweets Racist Attack
Nathaniel Botwinick / National Review: Liberal Kentucky Super PAC Attacks Mitch McConnell's 'Chinese' Wife
Scott Keyes / ThinkProgress:
Liberal Super PAC Sends Racist Tweet About Mitch McConnell's Chinese Wife
Liberal Super PAC Sends Racist Tweet About Mitch McConnell's Chinese Wife
Discussion: Post Politics
James Hohmann / Politico:
Tweets on Mitch McConnell's wife's race condemned
Tweets on Mitch McConnell's wife's race condemned
Discussion: CNN
John Stanton / BuzzFeed:
Liberals Accuse McConnell Of Favoring China Because Of Wife's Race
Liberals Accuse McConnell Of Favoring China Because Of Wife's Race
Discussion: TheBlaze.com and The Daily Caller
Meredith Jessup / TheBlaze.com: Progressives accuse McConnell of playing racial favoritism
Tim Mak / Politico:
Chuck Hagel clears Senate hurdle toward confirmation — The Senate voted 71-27 on Tuesday to end debate on Chuck Hagel's nomination to become secretary of Defense, ending a Republican campaign that forced Democrats to fight for every step toward confirmation, which is expected later in the day.
Discussion: Little Green Footballs, CNN, Booman Tribune, Red Alert Politics, Lynn Sweet, National Review and Outside the Beltway
BooMan / Booman Tribune: Hagel Filibuster is Defeated
Andrew Stiles / National Review: Hagel Will Be Confirmed
Doug Mataconis / Outside the Beltway: Hagel Nomination Passes Cloture
Tom Vanden Brook / Associated Press:
Senate approves Hagel to lead Defense Department
Senate approves Hagel to lead Defense Department
Discussion: Advocate, The Fix, Joe. My. God. and No More Mister Nice Blog
Michelle Garcia / Advocate: Hagel Confirmed As Defense Secretary
Aaron Blake / The Fix: The GOP's anti-Hagel crusade: Was it worth it?
Rosie Gray / BuzzFeed:
Rand Paul Explains His Surprise Vote For Chuck Hagel
Rand Paul Explains His Surprise Vote For Chuck Hagel
Discussion: Politico, Hit & Run and The American Conservative
Maggie Haberman / Politico: Paul: I'd let Obama make his picks
Brian Doherty / Hit & Run: Rand Paul Continues Attempt to Block Chuck Hagel for Defense Vote: Does This Make Him an Interventionist?
Daniel McCarthy / The American Conservative: Rand Paul Votes to Confirm Hagel
Halimah Abdullah / CNN:
Hagel confirmed as U.S. defense secretary, bruised after political fight
Hagel confirmed as U.S. defense secretary, bruised after political fight
Discussion: Balloon Juice
John Cole / Balloon Juice: So That Waste of Our Time Is Over
Jeremy W. Peters / New York Times:
Hagel Prevails in Senate After Bruising Bout With G.O.P.
Hagel Prevails in Senate After Bruising Bout With G.O.P.
Discussion: Washington Post, FiveThirtyEight, Taylor Marsh, Addicting Info, The Week and American Prospect
Paul Kane / Washington Post: Hagel wins confirmation to lead Pentagon
Micah Cohen / FiveThirtyEight: An Unusually Partisan Confirmation Vote
Egberto Willies / Addicting Info: BREAKING: Senate Confirms Secretary Of Defense Chuck Hagel
Jamelle Bouie / American Prospect: Victory for the Friends of Hamas!
Sheryl Gay Stolberg / New York Times:
Republicans Sign Brief in Support of Gay Marriage — WASHINGTON — Dozens of prominent Republicans — including top advisers to former President George W. Bush, four former governors and two members of Congress — have signed a legal brief arguing that gay people have a constitutional right to marry …
Discussion: ABCNEWS, The Page, Addicting Info, American Foundation …, News Desk, Guardian, Hot Air, NBCNews.com, KNSD-TV, Capital New York, Little Green Footballs, The Dish, Advocate, Towleroad News #gay, Poliglot, The Hinterland Gazette, Taking Note, PinkNews.co.uk, msnbc.com, The Confluence, The Maddow Blog, driftglass, Business Insider, Truthdig, U.S. News, CNN, Gawker, Good As You, Taylor Marsh, Althouse, The Hill, The Raw Story, Prairie Weather, The Daily Caller, Joe. My. God., The Reaction and AllThingsD
Shushannah Walshe / ABCNEWS: 80 Top Republicans Back Gay Marriage
Mark Halperin / The Page: A Day in the Life of the Republican Party's Search for Newness
Deborah Montesano / Addicting Info: Prominent GOPers Send Message To SCOTUS: Affirm Gays' Right To Marry
Matt Baume / American Foundation for Equal Rights: Conservative Leaders File Amicus Brief Calling for Marriage Equality
Richard Socarides / News Desk: Ken Mehlman's Gay-Marriage Mission
Karen McVeigh / Guardian: Meg Whitman signals newfound support for gay marriage in amicus
Allahpundit / Hot Air: Dozens of prominent Republicans sign Supreme Court brief supporting legalized gay marriage
Miranda Leitsinger / NBCNews.com: 'Once inconceivable': Republican leaders sign pro-gay marriage brief
Reid Pillifant / Capital New York: Hanna will 'absolutely' get a primary after supporting same-sex marriage
Little Green Footballs: GOP "Rebranding" Watch: Some Republicans Support Gay Marriage, RW Base Goes Nuts
Andrew Sullivan / The Dish: The Right And Marriage Equality: A Breakthrough
Michelle Garcia / Advocate: 75 Prominent Republicans Say Marriage Is Constitutional Right
Andy Towle / Towleroad News #gay: Here's the Full List of 75+ Republicans Urging the Supreme Court to Strike Down Proposition 8
Janet Shan / The Hinterland Gazette: 5 Things You Need to Know Today Feb. 26: Dennis Rodman Peace Mission …
Andrew Rosenthal / Taking Note: Republicans Against Proposition 8 — Sheryl Stolberg reported …
Corinne Pinfold / PinkNews.co.uk: US: 75 leading Republicans call on Supreme Court to strike down same-sex marriage Prop 8 ban
Lana Schupbach / msnbc.com: GOP tide turning on gay marriage?
Riverdaughter / The Confluence: Well, Duh — What motivates Republicans? Winning. That's all they care about.
Erin Fuchs / Business Insider: Republicans Could Convince The US Supreme Court's Conservative Wing To Vote For Gay Marriage
Miranda Leitsinger / U.S. News: Once 'inconceivable,' Republican leaders sign pro-gay marriage brief
G-A-Y / Good As You: In equality vs. discrimination debate, writing is on the wall; 70+ leading conservatives put it in a brief, too
Joyce Arnold / Taylor Marsh: Queer Talk: 75 Republicans File SCOTUS Brief Supporting Overturn of DOMA
Ann Althouse / Althouse: Which prominent Republics are signing a Supreme Court brief supporting same-sex marriage?
David Edwards / The Raw Story: Meg Whitman and 74 top Republicans urge Supreme Court to back marriage equality
Matt K. Lewis / The Daily Caller: Has Obama finally broken the GOP's will?
Richard K. Barry / The Reaction: A.M. Headlines — (New York Times): "Republicans sign legal brief …
Chris Geidner / BuzzFeed:
Meet The Republicans Telling The Supreme Court To Let Gay People Marry
Meet The Republicans Telling The Supreme Court To Let Gay People Marry
Discussion: Daily Download, The Hinterland Gazette and Towleroad News #gay
Ben Jacobs / Daily Download: Media Go Gaga Over GOP Gay SCOTUS Brief
Janet Shan / The Hinterland Gazette: Prominent Republicans, Including Meg Whitman, Sign Brief In Support …
Sahil Kapur / Talking Points Memo:
Influential Republicans Champion Same Sex Marriage
Influential Republicans Champion Same Sex Marriage
Discussion: St. Louis Post-Dispatch and msnbc.com
Kevin McDermott / St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Party leader's rebellion over gay marriage rocks Illinois GOP
Court Harson / msnbc.com: Let Me Start: Chuck Hagel's Moment
Chris Geidner / BuzzFeed:
Lesbian Widow Urges Supreme Court To Declare DOMA Unconstitutional
Lesbian Widow Urges Supreme Court To Declare DOMA Unconstitutional
Discussion: Towleroad News #gay and Joe. My. God.
Kirk Semple / New York Times:
Wave of Immigrants Released Ahead of Automatic Budget Cuts — In a highly unusual move, federal immigration officials have released a wave of detainees from immigration detention centers around the country in an effort to save money as automatic budget cuts loom in Washington, officials said.
Discussion: Hot Air, Addicting Info and Prairie Weather
Allahpundit / Hot Air: Obama's first sequester move: Releasing "waves" of illegal immigrants from detention centers
Addicting Info: Homeland Security Releases Thousand Of Detained Immigrants Due To Republican Obstructionism
Franco Ordonez / McClatchy Washington Bureau:
In face of coming budget cuts, U.S. frees illegal immigrants from custody — WASHINGTON — The federal government released groups of illegal immigrants from custody across the country Monday at the same time the White House was making its case that impending budget cuts would harm efforts …
Discussion: Weasel Zippers, The Raw Story, TheBlaze.com, The Daily Caller and Post Politics
ZIP / Weasel Zippers: Unreal: Obama Uses Pending Sequester Cuts As Excuse To Release "Waves" Of Illegal Immigrants From Detention Centers...
Arturo Garcia / The Raw Story: Activists say immigration releases highlight 'aggressive, reckless enforcement system'
Meredith Jessup / TheBlaze.com: Sequester warning: Illegal immigrants will run free
Jim Treacher / The Daily Caller: Subtlety is not one of the keystones of this administration. — McClatchy:
Chris Moody / Yahoo! News:
Nikki Haley slams Washington after meeting with Obama — During President Barack Obama's meeting with U.S. governors at the White House Monday, the president dismissed members of the press to hold a private, hourlong discussion with the visiting state executives.
Discussion: Washington Monthly and Hot Air
Ed Kilgore / Washington Monthly: Ghosts at the CPAC
Ed Morrissey / Hot Air: Haley, GOP governors blast Obama after sequester meeting
Graham and McCain optimistic after White House immigration meeting
Graham and McCain optimistic after White House immigration meeting
Discussion: Politico
Mackenzie Weinger / Politico:
Right cheers Bob Woodward 'fact check'
Right cheers Bob Woodward 'fact check'
Discussion: Esquire, PERRspectives, National Review, The Daily Caller, NewsBusters blogs, TheBlaze.com and About.com US Politics
Charles P. Pierce / Esquire: THE WOODWARD MYTH — There was a lot of buzz over the weekend …
Deroy Murdock / National Review: Obama Caught Lying about Sequester
Matt K. Lewis / The Daily Caller: The myth of Bob Woodward as a liberal hero
Kyle Cheney / Politico:
Chris Christie takes Obamacare Medicaid expansion — New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie threw his support behind Medicaid expansion under the president's health care law Tuesday, becoming the eighth GOP governor to buck his party and align himself with President Barack Obama on the issue.
Discussion: CNN, Mediaite and Taegan Goddard's …
Eliana Johnson / National Review:
No CPAC Invite for Christie Because of 'Limited Future' in Republican Party
No CPAC Invite for Christie Because of 'Limited Future' in Republican Party
Discussion: The Huffington Post, American Prospect, Red Alert Politics and Mediaite
Jeffrey Young / The Huffington Post: Chris Christie Medicaid Plan To Offer Coverage To Poor New Jersey Residents
Jamelle Bouie / American Prospect: Conservatives Shun Popular GOP Governor
Kelsey Osterman / Red Alert Politics: No CPAC for Gov. Chris Christie due to "limited future" in GOP
Salvador Rizzo / New Jersey Online:
Gov. Christie to announce expansion of Medicaid in budget speech, sources say
Gov. Christie to announce expansion of Medicaid in budget speech, sources say
Discussion: msnbc.com, The Plum Line, Wonkblog and Hot Air
Geoffrey Cowley / msnbc.com: Chris Christie joins the GOP's new Medicaid fan club
Jonathan Bernstein / The Plum Line: Medicaid expansion chalks up another win: New Jersey
Numbers / Pew Research Center for the People …:
GOP Seen as Principled, But Out of Touch and Too Extreme — Images of the Parties: A Closer Look — OVERVIEW — At a time when the Republican Party's image is at a historic low, 62% of the public says the GOP is out of touch with the American people, 56% think it is not open to change and 52% say the party is too extreme.
Discussion: Politico, Business Insider, Daily Kos, American Prospect, The Plum Line, Liberal Values, The Moderate Voice, The Fix and Taegan Goddard's …
Kevin Cirilli / Politico: Poll: Republicans 'out of touch'
Brett LoGiurato / Business Insider: This Brutal Poll Says Everything You Need To Know About The State Of The GOP
Jamelle Bouie / American Prospect: Does the GOP Have a Forward Vision?
Greg Sargent / The Plum Line: Why White House is content to wait Republicans out
Ron Chusid / Liberal Values: Republicans Seen As Out Of Touch, Losing Support Of Voters Concerned About Science And The Modern World
Chris Cillizza / The Fix: The Republican party's family feud, exposed.
Arshad Mohammed / Reuters:
Kerry defends liberties, says Americans have "right to be stupid" — (Reuters) - Secretary of State John Kerry offered a defense of freedom of speech, religion and thought in the United States on Tuesday telling German students that in America "you have a right to be stupid if you want to be."
Discussion: Weasel Zippers, The Hill and Mediaite
Julian Pecquet / The Hill: Kerry defends Americans' 'right to be stupid' in speech to students in Germany
There's A Conservative Parody Of Michelle Obama's Evolution Of Dance Video — It was made by popular conservative blogger Michelle Malkin and it's definitely something. — Ryan Broderick — a half hour ago — 15 responses
Discussion: The Atlantic Online
David A. Graham / The Atlantic Online: Can Someone Please Explain How This Michelle Malkin Video Is Funny?
Charlie Spiering / Washington Examiner:
ABC broadcast edits out Michelle Obama claim that Chicago teen was killed by an 'automatic weapon'
ABC broadcast edits out Michelle Obama claim that Chicago teen was killed by an 'automatic weapon'
Discussion: ABCNEWS, Mediaite and Weasel Zippers
Noah Rothman / Mediaite: Did ABC News Edit Michelle Obama's Claim An 'Automatic Weapon' Killed Chicago Teen? ABC Responds To Charge
Alex Seitz-Wald / Salon:
Bachmann: 'I didn't get anything wrong' — The Congresswoman touts her flawless run for the presidency and love of Beyonce — Tea Party Rep. Michele Bachmann has been laying low since last November's election when she came dangerously close to losing her House seat, possibly in preparation …
Discussion: The Raw Story
Michael Doyle / McClatchy Washington Bureau:
Who should pay to defend Larry Craig's bathroom antics? — WASHINGTON — A federal judge this week will confront the surprisingly important fallout from former Idaho Republican Sen. Larry Craig's 2007 bathroom arrest. — Craig's own money may be on the line Wednesday, but that's not all.
Discussion: Advocate, The Raw Story, Joe. My. God. and Towleroad News #gay
Michelle Garcia / Advocate: Larry Craig's Legal Defense Funds In Question
David Ferguson / The Raw Story: Court to determine if Craig's airport bathroom sexcapade was official Senate business
Joe / Joe. My. God.: Larry Craig: Toe-Tapping In An Airport Restroom Is A Legitimate Senate Activity
Josh Gerstein / Politico:
9th Circuit judges split over anti-Bush protest — Over an impassioned dissent signed by eight judges, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit on Tuesday rejected the Obama Administration's request that the court reconsider a ruling favoring demonstrators who sued the Secret Service …
Andrew Stiles / National Review:
GAO Report: Obamacare Adds $6.2 Trillion to Long-Term Deficit — Obamacare will increase the long-term federal deficit by $6.2 trillion, according to a Government Accountability Office report that will be released today. — Senator Jeff Sessions (R., Ala.), who requested the report …
Discussion: Rush Limbaugh, Weasel Zippers, Hot Air and Watchdog.org
Barbara Lee / Rush Limbaugh: Quick Hits Page
Igor Volsky / ThinkProgress:
Why Everything Republicans Are Saying About The Sequester Is Wrong — Barring a last minute Congressional compromise, $85 billion in automatic across-the-board cuts will go into effect in the next 72 hours as a result of the sequester mechanism included in the 2011 Budget Control Act.
Discussion: Crooks and Liars and The Atlantic Online


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Blessed Beihai
Relaxation is the key to this ancient city, blessed with perfect weather year round, pristine beaches, fruits of the sea and abundant with natural beauty.
In the evening locals congregate along the beach and set up barbecues, adding to the potpourri of ad hoc stalls and restaurants. Toasts and laughter sing out and there's a party atmosphere every night.
Beihai is blessed with silver sanded shores and balmy year-round temperatures. Surrounded on three sides by the blue waters of the Beibu Gulf and ensconced in a garden of natural delights, locals have learned to live in the present. It's an attitude that permeates the tree-lined city and lulls the visitor into an appreciation of the art of taking each day as it comes.
While relaxation is a must, there's also oodles to see and experience in the port city and its environs, including an adventure to the volcanic island of Wenzhou. A convenient one-hour boat ride from the mainland, the verdant isle is best explored by bicycle or motorbike, which can be hired locally.
The Pilgrim's Progress
Bear witness to the exotic lava formations that flowed into the sea and were eroded by the tides; discover the island's Catholic legacy and gothic cathedral in Shengtang village, partly made of coral sedimentary rock in the mid-19th century; or visit Sam Po Temple, originally built in 1732 and still a place of pilgrimage for local fishermen.
Alternatively, just enjoy downtime and serendipitously find a beach with a restaurant where you can select seafood straight from the boats anchored in the bay. The island is a magnet for divers in search of coral forests under the sea and a stunning variety of marine life. Glass bottom boats are available for hire for those who don't want to get their feet wet.
First Class All The Way
Guests at Shangri-La Hotel, Beihai are provided first-class access to the island. Queries can be made with the Horizon Club purser who will organise the trip to Weizhou and the smaller island of Xieyang, or "Slanting Sun," which is famed for its sunsets and known as a botanical wonderland that is home to an impressive variety of birdlife.
No visit to Beihai would be complete without a visit to the internationally famed quartz-grain sands of Silver Beach, which dazzles in the afternoon sun and stretches out its welcoming arms for 22km. While the gently shelving beach is not for surfers in search of huge waves, it is perfect for swimming, windsailing, motorboats and other water sports. In the evening locals congregate along the beach and set up barbecues, adding to the potpourri of ad hoc stalls and restaurants. Toasts and laughter sing out and there's a party atmosphere every night.
Seafood is of course one of the main attractions of Beihai and its clams, baby oysters, sea cucumbers and specialty fish like heijiaola and mannian are must-tries, along with the locally caught king prawns. For the serious epicure, there are sand worms, which are from 5 to 10cm long and are typically cleaned, dried out in the sun, steamed, deep-fried or even prepared sushi style. They're surprisingly good! The city is also renowned for its free-range roasted chicken, rice noodles and a cornucopia of fruit, including longan from nearby Hepu County and the Jizhu lychee.
Perfect for Pottering Around
Another treat for the adventurous is rowing around in plastic dinghies in Shankou Mangrove nature reserve, which is a UNESCO-protected region. Alternatively, perfect your swing and hone your putting at two international standard 18-hole golf courses, sequestered in either a national forest park or with stunning seascapes.
It's easy and convenient to potter around in Beihai as the traffic is light and the terrain flat for cycling. One of the favourite destinations for tourists and locals alike is Old Town, a long, broad arcade that features a mix of architecture dating back to the late 19th century when European nations set up a treaty port and established businesses in the area. Another colourful aspect of Beihai life are the "sea gypsies" who live in boats off the coast.
Shangri-La Hotel, Beihai is just a 10 to 15 minute walk from both Old Street and downtown, making it an ideal location to explore the city and its myriad attractions. It overlooks the Beibu Gulf and has a charmingly landscaped swimming pool overlooking the sea, providing a perfect place to languish and ponder the next treat on your itinerary in this ancient city on the Maritime Silk Road.
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iPhone orders remain strong, Apple likely to top 54M units in March quarter, Barclays says
03/05/2015, 03:03 pm
Sources in Apple's supply chain are particularly bullish about iPhone sales to start 2015, leading investment firm Barclays Capital to say that its forecast of 54 million units for the current quarter is a "conservative" estimate.
New products, 'innovative services' lead Barclays to hike Apple price target by 17% to $140
12/03/2014, 10:12 am
British banking giant Barclays this week raised its price target for Apple shares to $140 from $120, saying that increased customer demand for larger-screened iPhones and iPads, the introduction of the Apple Watch, and the unveiling of new services like Apple Pay could significantly expand the company's margins.
Renewed confidence in Apple management puts Barclays 'back on board,' sees shares reaching $110
07/14/2014, 11:07 am
Though Barclays has been bearish on Apple stock since February, the investment firm changed its tune on Monday with a newly reestablished "overweight" rating alongside a new price target of $110 per share.
Barclays acknowledges Apple's momentum, ups stock price target to $655
05/28/2014, 03:05 pm
Recent gains made by Apple stock had placed the price target at Barclays underwater, but the investment firm responded on Wednesday with a newly increased target of $655 that it said shows "respect" for Apple's momentum headed into the second half of 2014.
Barclays downgrades rating on Apple stock due to maturing smartphone market, tells investors to 'step aside'
02/20/2014, 10:02 am
Shares of Apple stock slid Thursday morning after investment firm Barclays Capital lowered its rating on shares of the iPhone maker, saying it doesn't expect the stock to break out of its current trading range within the next year, and suggesting its performance could become comparable to that of rival Microsoft.
Apple encouraged to borrow against its $94B in overseas cash for greater flexibility
03/12/2013, 03:03 pm
Apple should borrow money at low costs against its significant overseas cash position to avoid a tax hit when repatriating that cash, one analyst believes.
Apple remains 'very optimistic' about upcoming products as analysts cut targets
03/06/2013, 03:03 pm
A number of analysts reduced their price targets for Apple on Wednesday, though one who just met with the company's executives said those officials are "very optimistic" about the product pipeline and market position.
Samsung's recent momentum 'begs an answer from Apple,' Barclays says
02/19/2013, 12:02 pm
Samsung's recent successes are an "issue" for Apple that the company must promptly address by expanding the market for the iPhone, one analyst believes.
Apple 'leaving money on the table' by not releasing big-screen iPhone
02/05/2013, 10:02 am
Calls for Apple to make an iPhone with a larger display around 5 inches diagonally are growing among investors, who see a big-screen iPhone as a major revenue opportunity.
Apple's Jan. 23 earnings conference call viewed as most important in 10 years
01/11/2013, 04:01 pm
Ahead of its holiday quarterly earnings report, Apple finds itself in a situation the company hasn't encountered in awhile: investor expectations for the next year are surprisingly low.
Overseas growth driving Mac sales as US consumers hold out for new models
07/12/2011, 08:07 pm
Apple is expected to report more than 22 percent growth in Mac shipments when it announces its quarterly earnings next week, driven by growth overseas, which will compensate for dampened sales in the U.S. in June.
Apple's iPad "running far ahead" in enterprise adoption
02/12/2011, 01:02 am
Apple has taken a significant lead in the corporate world with the success of its iPad tablet, said one analyst, while predicting the company will sell 33.7 million iPads this year.
Barclays puts $385 target on Apple, sees 150M FaceTime devices by 2012
10/12/2010, 10:10 am
British investment bank Barclays Capital on Tuesday raised its price target on shares of Apple by more than 10% to $385 per share, citing strength in all four of the company's core product segments and expectations it will build a network of 150 million FaceTime-enabled devices over the next two years.
Easter delivers first signs of iPod growth since start of year
04/14/2009, 02:04 pm
Despite a slowdown in consumer spending, iPods remain one of the top go-to gifts during the holidays, with Easter reportedly driving sales to levels not seen since the start of the year.
Barclays says Apple has more than doubled iPhone production
04/06/2009, 11:04 am
Analysts for Barclay's Capital are reporting Monday that their contacts in the Far East tell them that Apple has doubled its iPhone production for the current quarter, suggesting the company has baked high expectations into the launch of new models that will reportedly arrive in June.
iPod shuffle sales surge 50% as iPod touch maintains top slot
04/01/2009, 02:04 pm
Sales of Apple's most affordable iPod shot up more than 50 percent a week after the company unveiled new, more compact models that shift the push controls from the player itself to the included pair of earphones.
Apple seen with new iMacs, Chinese iPhone soon into 2009
12/17/2008, 11:12 am
Even as it's besieged by a weak world economy, Apple is expected to bounce back with new iMacs at the start of 2009 and to launch the iPhone in China soon afterwards.
iPhone 3G finally reaching supply and demand balance
08/29/2008, 08:08 am
After more than six weeks of almost constant iPhone 3G shortages, Apple is finally known to be getting a grip on its retail supply and has virtually every model in stock everywhere.
Retail sources say its closing time for current iPod line
08/20/2008, 04:08 pm
Resellers both near and afar are reporting signs that Apple's current line of iPod digital music players are on their way out the door, just as one prominent Wall Street analyst restates his claim that a $199 iPod touch is likely to be among the new models that will fill the void.
Latest 'iPhone nano' rumors ill-timed
08/05/2008, 12:08 pm
While checks within Apple's supply chain suggest the company is researching a low-end iPhone design, rumors that such a device will surface this year are overly optimistic, according to Lehman Brothers.


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The kettle bell overhead squat is a graceful way to build strength and flexibility at the same time. It's demonstrated here by David Schenk, co-founder of Cross Train LA in Hollywood.
What it does
The twisting, weight-assisted squat builds strength in your glutes, hamstrings and quads while increasing shoulder strength and stability. It also works on chest flexibility.
What to do
Start out standing with your feet more than shoulder-width apart, with the kettle bell pressed straight up to the ceiling in your right hand, elbow locked. Inhale as you bend down into a squat and touch the floor inside your left foot with your left hand, opening your chest and your weighted right hand to the right and look up as you lower to a position with thighs parallel to the floor.
Exhale as you come back up, bringing your chest and your extended arm back to face center. Repeat.
How much
Do 10 to 15 repetitions on each side. Women should try an 8- to 12-pound kettle bell for the exercise. Men can use a 15- to 25-pound weight, depending on their fitness level.
Soak your cares away — it's terrific and scientific
Middle-aged skateboarders defy family skeptics, and falls
Want to work the whole body? Knock yourself out with boxing lessons