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This is a study of how intellectuals as a class affect modern societies by shaping the climate of opinion in which official policies develop, on issues ranging from economics to law to war and peace.
The thesis of Intellectuals and Society is that the influence of intellectuals is not only greater than in previous eras but also takes a very different form from that envisioned by those like Machiavelli and others who have wanted to directly influence rulers. It has not been by shaping the opinions or directing the actions of the holders of power that modern intellectuals have most influenced the course of events, but by shaping public opinion in ways that affect the actions of power holders in democratic societies, whether or not those power holders accept the general vision or the particular policies favored by intellectuals. Even government leaders with disdain or contempt for intellectuals have had to bend to the climate of opinion shaped by those intellectuals.
Intellectuals and Society not only examines the track record of intellectuals in the things they have advocated but also analyzes the incentives and constraints under which their views and visions have emerged. One of the most surprising aspects of this study is how often intellectuals have been proved not only wrong, but grossly and disastrously wrong in their prescriptions for the ills of society-- and how little their views have changed in response to empirical evidence of the disasters entailed by those views.
©2009 Thomas Sowell (P)2009 Blackstone Audio, Inc.
A withering and clear-eyed critique about (but not for) intellectuals that explores their impact on public opinion, policy, and society at large
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"I find Thomas Sowell fascinating"
I have to confess that I find Thomas Sowell fascinating. I read his book "Economic Facts and Fallacies" and I have read many more. I enjoy watching him one "Youtube." The man has a fantastic mind, he is able to tie real problems and solutions to real outcomes. He does not need to invent, slander or use pejoratives to attach those that disagree. His logic, history, facts and reality prove him right over and over again
I love this book. I enjoyed every bit of it, and I love how Dr. Sowell ties every bit of the intelligentsia's rhetoric back facts, numbers, reality, and history. The book follows Dr. Sowell's thoughts on most of the materials I have read. There is nothing new here, except the ability to read Dr. Sowell's thought. He is unapologetic, honest and forthright. Unlike the Intellectuals who will attack him personally, he has honor, and real intelligence. This work will never rise to fame, as he pulls the blinds open on the Intelligentsia, but it is a great read, even if you don't care for Thomas Sowell.
"An efficient attack on liberal philosophy."
This author is intelligent and mission oriented. He has taken the liberal line and found many cogent attacks on its margins and fissures. His tone is condsending, and he can be quite harsh. However, if you are a liberal I recommend this book to understand the conservative line. If you are a conservative this book will fit very well into your worldview.
He makes so good point about how the liberal model, that we can do better, is often at variance with actual experience. Yet, a good innoculation to his retoric would be the books; The working poor, and The new Jim Crow. These books counter all of the arguments that are passionately offered in this work.
However, all in all, I found this book to be informative and interesting.
"Thought provoking"
I really enjoyed this book and it narration. Both the steam if thought and the talent of the narrator were easy to follow and stay engaged with. The content of the book as well gave me a lot to think about in terms of how I interpret history, politics, and society in general. I would encourage anyone to read this book if they have questions about how we as a society have gotten to were we are.
All Thomas Sowell books are written with truth as the foundation. The narrator was fantastic and well rehearsed. Highly recommended.
"Biased but good"
Wow! I have to admit this was a book that forced me to look up quite a few words, but it was worth it to figure out exactly what concept the author was trying to convey. This book has strong biases against "Intellectuals" as defined by the author, but he makes excellent points on how society is sometimes hindered by the elitist mentality that is becoming more prevalent in our higher education system graduates and government officials.
To sum up the author's concept as best I can: There is a select, but growing group of individuals who feel that society should be run by the smartest and most educated. That this group of select few will do a better job of running society and deciding what is best for the not-so-educated, not-so-smart masses.
He fundamentally believes that this approach is complete folly.
The author repeatedly challenges this concept and gives numerous examples (some good and some really biased) of how this method of leading society is flawed.
Well worth the read if only to challenge yourself to look at things differently.
"Dr. Thomas Sowell is a national treasure"
I continue to write reviews of the very best of the many hundreds books in my Audible library that I listened to before I started routinely writing reviews. Intellectuals and Society is fits in that category.
Sowell is a PhD economist who also is black. His economics books are best read and studied in printed format, but his books, columns, and essays on history, culture, and and current events are a great fit for the audiobook format. Dr. Sowell is now in his 80's but he remains prolific. On my list of public people I most admire he ranks #1!
In this audiobook Sowell makes the case that most intellectuals are arrogant and lack common sense, and that their views have far more sway on public opinion and policy than is justified. His case is a strong one that is supported by a multitude of examples.
"Very Good, But Re-warmed Visions of the Annointed"
I am a big fam of Thomas Sowell's writings and have been since I read Visions of the Annointed a few years ago. That said, having read the former, I was disappointed that this book was really little more than a re-warmed version of VOtA. If you have read VOtA, I would not suggest thsi book. If not, It is a worthy read and sheds light on the tricks played by intellectuals and the followers to skew reality to match their vision.
For sure one of his best works. I highly recommend for anyone seeking to understand the unaccountable dogmatism of the media and intellectuals around the world.
"This should be required in high schools and colleges, perhaps junior high schools."
This book also explains the trouble Americans have found themselves with our political systems.
Ayn Rand's book on capitalism should also be read by students.
"Should be required reading. Everyone will benefit"
this book should be read read or listen to by everyone. Dr Sowell understands the problem and offers the solutions.
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Joe and Ora Williams observe 56 years
Published 7:00 pm, Thursday, May 7, 2009
Joe L. and Ora L. Williams celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary April 19 with a luncheon at Olive Garden.
Williams and the former Ora Lee Johnson were married April 20, 1953, in Midland.
They have four children - Robert Williams and Joe Williams, both of San Diego, Calif., and Janice Jackson and Loree Waithe, both of Midland - seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Williams retired from Dowell Chemical Co. in 1983 after 26 years of service. He started a trucking company in 1983 and retired from it in 2002.
They couple are members of Mount Calvary Missionary Baptist Church where Williams is a deacon. Williams is a member of Tall City Lions Club.


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Timely intervention saved the boy who almost joined ISIS
Timely intervention by ATS saved 22-year-old computer engineering student from Kerala from joining the ISIS after he came in contact with a suspected recruiter of the terrorist group on Facebook
Illustration/Ravi Jadhav
Javed* almost crossed over to the dark side. Timely intervention by the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) saved the 22-year-old computer engineering student from Kerala from joining the ISIS after he came in contact with a suspected recruiter of the terrorist group on Facebook. A chance conversation led to daily chats.
It was just another day in June when Javed logged onto Facebook and scrolled through the 'news feed'. A rather tasteless anti-Islamic post caught his eye. He commented on the post, hoping to convince the poster that he held distorted, prejudiced views of the religion. A debate then ensued.
Soon after, one of the commentators, claiming to be from Europe, sent him a personal message via Facebook Messenger, lauding him for his stand on the issue. That innocuous talk soon turned into frequent chats.
"Initially, he talked of how he agreed that Muslims are often treated as second-rate citizens in India and are vilified across the world. He stressed on the need to change people's views about Islam," Javed told mid-day over the phone from Kerala.
Javed was taken in by the glib talker; he began to look forward to "lessons" on Islam from him.
Intentions revealed
Within a few days, the man revealed his true intentions. He told the youngster that he was an ISIS recruiter, and was looking for intrepid youths who could take up the terrorist group's fight "in saving Islam".
The ISIS recruiter's attempt at brainwashing Javed began to yield results.
"His words made a huge impact. I began to agree with whatever he said," admitted the youngster.
Despite tottering towards the ISIS, Javed had his misgivings. Each time he allegedly felt he couldn't give up prospects of a lucrative career to join the ISIS, the man dangled the bait of a luxurious lifestyle.
He is alleged to have told Javed that he could "travel the world" and be a key cog in the ISIS hierarchy by using his computer skills to further its propaganda.
"He repeatedly told me that I would get to serve my religion by working with it," said Javed.
ATS gets wind
By the beginning of July, Javed and the man began chatting on Facebook Messenger for eight to 10 hours a day.
"There were times when I feared was being led down the wrong path. But I couldn't confide in my parents. I was afraid that they would berate me and that I would become a cause for worry," said the student.
The alleged ISIS recruiter held such a sway over Javed that the youngster felt he couldn't trust anyone else.
"His words and teachings were that powerful," he admitted.
By the first week of August, Javed was ready to flee the country. The ATS had been keeping an eye on inflammatory posts on social media, ever since platforms turned into the ISIS' new hunting ground.
Alerted by an anti-Islamic post in June, it had been tracking Javed. Suspecting that he was being radicalised by a recruiter, ATS swiftly officials tracked him to a Vasai residence through his SIM card. The address was that of Javed's uncle, who revealed that he had bought a SIM card for the youth three years ago. It was this SIM that Javed was using back home in Kerala to conduct his chats with the alleged ISIS recruiter.
The uncle was advised to ask Javed to visit Mumbai, without revealing the details. When Javed arrived in the city on August 20, he was told the ATS had come looking for him, and asked if he had fallen into bad company. This was the tipping point. Javed opened up about the sustained brainwashing on FB. The ATS later took him into custody for three days, where he was questioned and counselled. The officials explained to him that the ISIS hunts for gullible and bright youth on social media, conveniently using religion as a tool to recruit. They convinced him to use his skills to work at building his own career, and help the nation progress. He was then counselled by a psychiatrist, before being allowed to return to Kerala.
Back home, Javed told mid-day, he is now focussed on academics. He prefers staying away from FBâÂÂÂÂand Twitter.
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Would You Give Up Everything to Be "Intentionally Poor"?
With all the craziness going on these days, you probably yearn for "the simple life" every so often, don't you? Something calm, carefree and uncomplicated that lets you live exactly as you want to live. Then you sigh, look around your crummy cubicle and get back to the grind because there are bills to pay. Is that you?
For some people, experiencing such a moment brings an epiphany. They want freedom. Acting on their notion, they take the concept of simplifying their lives so seriously that they become "intentionally poor." They reject the modern 9-to-5 struggle and everything it brings with it.
Take Dan Price of Joseph, Ore. He lives in a hole in the ground. As far as holes go, it's rather nice. It's an 8-foot circular room lined with wood. It has carpeting, a power source, lighting and a hot plate. You can't stand up in it, though.
Price gets into his underground home by crawling through a door that's two and a half feet square. (See a 360-degree panoramic tour of his home here). Clearly, he's not claustrophobic. Price has been in this teeny tiny hole home for 15 years or so. He's happy.
Watch a YouTube video of Price's underground "hobbit hole" lifestyle here:
You'd think a man might be living like this because he has to. That's not true for Price. Twenty years ago he was a photojournalist, husband and father. He gave up the rat race after reading a 1974 book called Payne Hollow that described one man's Thoreau-like rejection of modern, industrialized life in favor of primitive simplicity and self-sufficiency.
Fired up for this new no-frills subsistence lifestyle, Price moved his family to Oregon, where his marriage broke up. Presumably, the family wanted more than life in a tent or a hole. Go figure. Price, however, is still happy with his decision. He has no mortgage, no credit cards, no commute, no boss, and seems to be enjoying his life.
Price pays $100 a year for the land he lives on, which is a horse pasture near a river where he does his laundry. He walks or bikes around town. He does not use food stamps or receive welfare.
"I like being able to do what I want to do," said Price to NBC News. "I don't believe in houses or mortgages. Who in their right mind would spend their lifetime paying for a building they never get to spend time in because they are always working?"
Price isn't living without certain creature comforts, though, and that's part of what makes his "intentional poverty" different than life for those who don't choose to be poor. Price has a mobile phone, an iPad and a MacBook Air computer. His notoriety has gotten Price a lot of freebies that he happily accepted – a jacket from Patagonia, a tent from Sierra Designs, shoes from Simple Shoes.
Here's the best part. When it gets cold in the winter, Dan Price is not freezing in his hobbit hole. He's off to Hawaii to surf until the summer rolls around again. He's living his dream.
Price earns the $5,000 a year he needs to support his stripped-down lifestyle by publishing drawings, observations and his writing in online journals he calls the Moonlight Chronicles. He sells each edition for $5 a pop to 100 or so subscribers. Price also does odd jobs around town.
Why can't all poor people live so contentedly with almost nothing? For one thing, not everyone wants to do so. Most people living in poverty want a shot at the job, the mortgage, the car and the other things that Price and likeminded people reject.
Being "intentionally poor" is often, but not always, a lifestyle choice – one that can be changed whenever necessary in many cases. Price, for example, could go back to photojournalism and earn a mainstream living again if he wanted to.
People who voluntarily opt in to being poor are "looking for something real that goes beyond commodity," Karen Halnon, a sociology professor at Pennsylvania State University, told NBC News.
On the other hand, Hanlon says that those who live in poverty because they have no other choice can't understand why privileged people would ever give up money and comfort, "especially if you grew up yearning for these things."
The grass is always greener.
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Random Question 5/3
Has Spring returned to your area yet?
Finally!! My Daffodils and Hyacinth have finally bloomed but the Tulips are struggling.
Yes. This has been the first really nice week we have had. But we are in need of some rain. It is so dry out.
Yes, finally! Trees are budding and flowers are blooming! Unfortunately, that also means mosquitoes, but we do what we can to keep the blood suckers away!
Nope. not yet
Wife to Jason (07/10/98), Mommy to Michael James (03/21/00), Madalyn Rose (02/27/03), Emily Grace (01/07/05), Daniel Joseph (01/04/06) & Christopher Thomas (03/21/11).
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last week we had three days with lows in the very low 40's our northern part of our city got a light frost.Tomorrow is supposed to be the coldest day in May on record.Yesterday morning shorts,this morning my teens went to school in jeans ,long sleeve shirts and hoodies.I am cold and will be turning on the heat...


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Yesterday I went to a museum all by myself.
Like most Americans, I used to go to museums mostly for class field trips. This type of museum-going tends to be more a social experience in which the group tries to see the greatest number of pieces, limited only by time and physical exhaustion. By contrast, yesterday was about the art-about seeing it and looking at it, and learning to receive it.
Yesterday's trip was my first time going to a museum with an art-viewing framework that wasn't in the form of a checklist. Only six months ago, I took my college's required "Civilization and the Arts" course, the underlying tenet of which was a distinction between the "use" and "reception" of art, as C.S. Lewis explains in An Experiment in Criticism. Lewis tells us that in order to receive a work of art, "We must look, and go on looking till we have certainly seen exactly what is there," or, in the words of my professor Dr. Munson, "Look and see!" This simple directive has not only liberated me from the school teacher's "Go and check-mark," but has also provided a source of confidence in art appreciation on the whole.
But do not be deceived (O Reader!): what this three-word sentence lacks in complexity, it makes up for in demand. Looking and seeing may not require vast amounts of art history education, but these are by no means activities of ease; in fact, they may leave you far more exhausted than the walking. The first – and last – work I really looked at and saw yesterday was Jean-Baptiste's Carpeaux's Ugolino and His Sons.
As I trekked for the three miles from the bus terminal to the Museum, I began to remember the art we had studied in class, and I felt a sense of excitement begin to swell as I realized that where I had once seen images of art, I was now going to see art. I especially wanted to see sculptures, as two-dimensional slides are particularly cruel to them, so I hoped for the works of Michelangelo and Bernini. Not having done my homework, however, I was disappointed to find that the Met does not carry any sculptures by Michelangelo, and while I was grateful for Bernini's Bacchanal: A Faun Teased by Children, it would be Ugolino & Co. that stood as the greatest test for everything I learned in class.
The first thing that I see is the size of the sculpture. Not only is Ugolino larger than life, but the sculpture is placed on a pedestal, making the sculpture tower over its viewers. The second thing I see is Ugolino's face. It's twisted in anguish, and he's not just biting his fingernails, he's gnawing his flesh. I can see his teeth. And his finger between them. His eyes are sunk and drawn, and he furrows his brow, driving it down into the top of his nose as his gaze bores into some distant object.
Everything is tense. Ugolino hunches over; he draws in his knees and arms. His fingers rake at his face. And his toes. He has one foot over the other, near a chain fastened to the ground, and he clenches his toes in an angular pedal death-grip. His spine rolls up his back. The skin draws tightly over every bone, tendon, vein, and muscle. The only things keeping him from imploding, it seems, are his sons.
The two larger boys grasp and cling to their father. They force their arms and bodies into the few crevices that Ugolino leaves them. The eldest wraps his arms about his father's legs, and I see where his fingers press into the calf. The boy's mouth is open, his eyes wide, his brow raised. He looks up to his father, gaping. The second son burrows his head and arms into his father's midsection, his back providing support for Ugolino's elbow. His face hides within the crook of his arms except for a single, squeezed-shut eye.
The last two sons, far from tense, are limp. They look like they've fainted from exhaustion. The larger of the two sits on the eldest brother, and he would fall forward were it not for his arm extending out upon his father's leg, his hand between the knees. His mouth, like his brother's, hangs open, while his head careens back upon its neck, but his eyes are closed in fatigue.The smallest of the sons slumps beneath the second eldest, at his father's feet. I see him lying almost completely horizontal, except that his head is propped up by his father's ankle. His chin rests on own chest, and he seems to be sleeping. His face is the only part of the sculpture that appears peaceful . . . and yet, in some ways, it's the most unsettling.
I didn't have to know that Ugolino is a character from Dante's Inferno who has been sentenced to starvation for this sculpture to make me feel queasy, or that his sons have offered their own flesh to sustain him for this scene to turn my stomach. I just had to look and see.
After looking and seeing for about twenty minutes, I hadn't realized how much it had taken out of me until I went on to look at other works and felt that I had had my full for the day. But I've only looked at one thing! I thought, frustrated that I was tapped out far sooner than I had been during my past experiences with museums. But the fact of the matter is that I've never used these muscles before. On field trips I neither looked nor saw; I glanced. I check-marked. And so my legs would become tired before my brain. But now, it's the other way around, and maybe next week I'll be able to handle more than I did yesterday, and hopefully I'll begin to actually "receive" the works. Lewis talks about crossing "the frontier into that new region which the pictorial art as such has added to the world," and that's where I hope to eventually go.


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Inkjet Printer Image Transfer
In this 3 hour class, students will learn how to print a digital image using an inkjet printer, and then transfer the image to watercolor paper using an alcohol-based gel medium (purell hand sanitizer). The class will explore what types of images work with this process, which is very similar to a polaroid transfer.
Level: This class is appropriate for students at all levels.
Dates: Thursday, April 5
Time: 6pm-9pm
Max. no of students: 8
Instructor: Anthony Maddaloni
Cost: $45 tuition + $5 materials fee
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Anthony Maddaloni teaches Black-and-White Darkroom courses through the Informal Classes program at the University of Texas in Austin. He received a Bachelors of Fine Arts from State University of New York (SUNY) at Purchase in 1996. He was a staff photographer for both the Texas Senate and House of Representatives during various sessions from 2001-2006. He was also a staff photographer at UT's Harry Ransom Center from 2006-2010. His work is in private collections and he has had showing of his photographs in and around Austin since 2001. His photographs have been published in The New York Times as well as the Austin American statesmen and Shots Magazine. Both a teacher and a working photographer, he teaches workshops in alternative process, portfolio building, and black and white darkroom private lessons.
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Even picking up the garbage, though not literally.
In an important game against Central Catholic High at Joe Mattos Field on a windy Thursday afternoon, Whitford recognized that defenders were putting all their energy and effort in stopping teammate Haylee Bettencourt, Hilmar's top scorer. So when Bettencourt's shot near the front of the goal bounced off the chest of goalkeeper Madison Oliveira midway through the second half, Whitford did the dirty work.
There was no one within a few feet of the ball except Whitford, who knocked in the shot to tie the game at 2-2 — the eventual final score, an outcome that put a smile on the faces of the Hilmar players and coaches. That draw makes the chase for the Western Athletic Conference title that much tougher.
The last three meetings between the two league foes have resulted in draws.
The tie puts Central Catholic (3-0-1) and Patterson (3-1-0) ahead of the Yellowjackets (2-0-2) with a lot of games left before the postseason.
It was the Hilmar freshman that nailed both of her team's goal, though the second one was more crucial and dramatic.
"I kind of read that it was going to reflect off the goalie," Whitford said, "and I was just going to pick up the garbage pretty much and put it in."
The Raiders struck first, with Sarah Manseau nailing a goal in the 35th minute, the kind of shot that Hilmar coach Louie Bettencourt called a "blooper," pointing out that it suddenly curved out of reach, perhaps, due to the wind. He then issued his goalie, Riley Fielder, a challenge: "You let a blooper in. Make up for it in the second half."
Though the Yellowjackets allowed another score, this one a clean look by Corin Hernandez early in the second half, Fielder managed to finish with seven saves and took charge of the defense. She said, "I picked up on defense. I made sure I pushed my defense farther. We wanted to keep them in this half as much as possible."
That opened opportunities against a Central Catholic (11-1-2) that had only suffered one loss before Thursday afternoon. There was also a crucial moment in which one of the Raiders' explosive forwards — Madison Zanotto — was accidentally struck in the face by a ball early in the second half, forcing her to sit out the rest of the way.
The Yellowjackets maintained in attack mode.
In the 58th minute, Whitford, the Hilmar freshman, scored when the ball bounced off of teammate Morgan McFaddin's knee. And later, also in a serendipitous sort of way, Whitford scored in the 78th minute to tie it at 2-2.
The result meant so much that the Yellowjackets were seen smiling even while cooling down with a light jog after the game. And some of the credit goes to a freshman who was willing to do whatever it took to help her team succeed.
Whitford "was the lucky person who was at the right place, at the right time," said Coach Bettencourt, who also credited his midfield unit for the tie.
It looks like Whitford has proven herself.
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The latest revenue figures came out Tuesday and show tax collections are still down. Governor Sonny Perdue's office says the state took in more than $1.4 billion last month.
That's down 8.7% from the previous year.
In January of 2009, the state took in nearly $1.6 billion.
The year-to-date fiscal year revenue drop is nearly 13%.
The numbers come state Republicans and Democrats push competing plans that would each require business license lists to be crosschecked with sales tax receipts.
The GOP proposal would place that responsibility with the state Department of Revenue.
The Democratic plan would have the state share lists with local governments.
But state Revenue Commissioner Bart Graham said the Democratic plan would violate the state's taxpayer confidentiality laws.


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QE3, China Revival Spur Longest Hong Kong Rally Since '05
The broadest gauge of equity prices in Hong Kong is posting its longest streak of gains in seven years, pushed higher by speculation China's economy will rebound as central banks hold down interest rates.
The Hang Seng Composite Index yesterday climbed for an 11th day (HSCI), the most since July 2005, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. The Hang Seng Index, the city's benchmark gauge, rose 0.2 percent today, capping its longest streak since 2006. Shares have rallied since the U.S. Federal Reserve announced a third program of asset purchases on Sept. 13. Hong Kong's de facto central bank intervened for the first time since 2009 to defend the city's currency peg to the U.S. dollar as money pours in.
Hong Kong is the only venue in China where foreigners can freely buy and sell shares of the country's biggest companies. Chinese factory output and retail sales accelerated in September even as growth slowed for a seventh quarter, according to government data. Mainland companies made up 56 percent of the city's market value at the end of September, bourse operator Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing Ltd. said.
"The easy monetary policy in the U.S. combined with rising confidence that China's economy might be turning the corner has helped boost sentiment in Hong Kong-traded Chinese shares," said Shane Oliver, Sydney-based head of investment strategy at AMP Capital Investors Ltd., which has $100 billion in assets. "Hong Kong's currency peg with the U.S. effectively means the city is running the same loose monetary policy as the U.S."
$180 Billion
The rally has added almost $180 billion to the city's market capitalization since Sept. 13, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. In the same period, U.S. equities have lost about $578 billion, the data show. Hong Kong, home to 7.21 million people, is the world's fourth-largest equity market and is less than 5 percent from overtaking the U.K. for third place.
Hong Kong has no taxes on capital gains or dividends and doesn't restrict capital flows. The currency has been pegged to the U.S. dollar since 1983, and since 2005 has been allowed to trade between HK$7.75 and HK$7.85. The peg limits foreign exchange risk for equity traders using dollars.
Stocks in the Hang Seng Index (HSI), the city's 49-member benchmark gauge, yield 2.75 percent on average, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. That compares with 2.05 percent for companies in the Standard & Poor's 500 Index. The Hang Seng Index trades for 11.5 times estimated earnings compared with 13.5 times for the S&P 500.
'Hot Money'
"There is some hot money coming into Hong Kong on expectation there will be a bottoming out of China's economy," said Linus Yip, chief strategist at First Shanghai Securities in Hong Kong. "We expect there will be at least a certain amount of that going into the Hong Kong stock market, and it will help market sentiment."
The former British colony's share market has been rallying since the Fed committed to buying an additional $40 billion of mortgage-backed securities a month until it sees a substantial improvement in the U.S. labor market. The third round of so- called quantitative easing has coincided with signs that China's efforts to engineer a soft-landing are bearing fruit.
The Hang Seng China Enterprises Index (HSCEI), of mainland companies listed in Hong Kong, has risen 12 percent since Sept. 13, more than any major index in the world's 40-biggest markets, according to data compiled by Bloomberg.
A preliminary purchasing managers' index reading yesterday rose to 49.1 after a final reading of 47.9 in September, HSBC Holdings Plc and Markit Economics said. A level of 50 indicates expansion. Industrial production, fixed asset investment and retail sales all expanded at a faster-than-estimated rate in September, according to reports released last week.
'Bottoming Out'
"China's growth is bottoming out, thanks to the effects of earlier easing measures," said HSBC economists Junwei Sun and Hongbin Qu. "Infrastructure-led investment growth is offsetting the weakness in other sectors, becoming the key driver for the rebound of investment growth."
Weichai Power Co., a diesel-engine maker, and Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science & Technology Co., a crane maker, gained the most among members of the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index, rising 22 percent since QE3 was announced. Just three of the 40 members of the H-share index retreated in the period.
Increases among Chinese banks have propelled a measure of financial stocks to the best advance among the Hang Seng Index's four industries. Industrial & Commercial Bank of China Ltd., the world's largest lender by market value, has risen 20 percent. China Construction Bank Co. is up 15 percent. A gauge of financial shares in the MSCI All-Country World Index (MXWD0FN) rose 0.3 percent from Sept. 13 through Oct. 23.
2009 Rally
"There's some increase in risk appetite back to China," said Alex Au, managing director of Richland Capital Management Ltd. in Hong Kong, which oversees over $200 million. "If you look at the history of hot money flowing in, like in 2009, the stock market rallied for few months. We should continue to see investors increasing their weighting in this market."
The Hang Seng Composite Index rallied 87 percent from March 9, 2009, when global equity markets bottomed after the crash of Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc., through the end of that year. The gauge slipped 0.1 percent to 2,944.51 today, its first decline since Oct. 8.
China's ruling Communist Party will execute a once-a-decade leadership transition next month. Vice President Xi Jinping is forecast to replace Hu Jintao as party general secretary and president next year.
A Shares
Growth in the world's second-largest economy will probably accelerate during the next few quarters, Morgan Stanley strategists including Hong Kong-based Jonathan Garner wrote in a report yesterday. The rebound will probably surprise investors who have become "increasingly cautious" on China, they wrote.
Hong Kong-listed shares of Chinese companies outperformed their mainland counterparts for a record 10 straight days through Oct. 23. Yuan-denominated A shares traded at the biggest discount to H shares since June 2011 on Oct. 23, according to an index compiled by Hang Seng Bank Ltd. The amount of A shares that foreign investors can trade is limited by quotas and restrictions on yuan convertability.
China Rongsheng Heavy Industries Group Holdings Ltd., the country's biggest privately owned shipbuilder, has gained 52 percent in Hong Kong since Sept. 13, the largest advance on the Hang Seng Composite Index. Kingboard Chemical Holdings Ltd. (148) advanced 41 percent.
Industrial-machinery maker Lonking Holdings Ltd., China National Building Materials Co., which provides cement-making equipment, and lead-acid battery maker Leoch International Technology Ltd. all climbed more than 30 percent.
Targets Cut
Of the 355 stocks in the Hang Seng Composite Index, 314 advanced from Sept. 13 through yesterday.
Those banking on a rapid return to high rates of growth in China may be disappointed as the government struggles to keep a lid on property prices while encouraging the growth of the domestic economy. China this year lowered its official growth target to 7.5 percent in pursuit of more sustainable expansion, Premier Wen Jiabao said in March.
"There's been a lot of expectations that post the leadership transition there's going to be a lot of fiscal stimulus," said Lee King Fuei, a Singapore-based fund manager at Schroders Plc that oversees $300 billion. "It's still too early to tell whether the stimulus would actually follow immediately after the change in leadership. There's a risk that the market may be disappointed there."
'Positive Changes'
Growth is stabilizing and the economy will continue to show "positive changes," Wen said Oct. 17, according to the official Xinhua News Agency. China is confident of achieving economic and social development targets for the year, Xinhua said yesterday, citing an unidentified National Development and Reform Commission official.
The central bank will probably keep the benchmark one-year lending rate at 6 percent through the end of 2012, based on median estimates in a survey conducted between Oct. 18 and Oct. 22, instead of prior forecasts for a quarter percentage-point reduction. China may lower the reserve ratio for major banks by a half point this year, the survey showed, compared with the full point projected in September.
"Chinese stocks will be the main target," of fund inflows to Hong Kong, said First Shanghai's Yip. "There will be more to come."
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The Justice Department inspector general will review broad allegations of misconduct involving the FBI's investigation of Hillary Clinton's email practices and the bureau's controversial decision shortly before the election to announce the probe had resumed, the inspector general announced Thursday.
The probe will be wide ranging — encompassing the FBI's various public statements on the matter, whether its deputy director should have been recused and whether FBI or other Justice Department employees leaked nonpublic information, according to a news release from Inspector General Michael E. Horowitz.
Lawmakers and others had called previously for the inspector general to probe the FBI's pre-election actions when it came to the Clinton probe, alleging that FBI Director James B. Comey bucked long-standing policies with his communications about the case and that information seemed to have leaked inappropriately — perhaps to former New York City mayor Rudolph W. Giuliani…..


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Everyone expected that it would be Batman who would steal the box office crown – not to mention the superhero one – from The Amazing Spider-Man when The Dark Knight Rises opens this Friday. Who knew it would actually be a woolly mammoth, a saber-toothed tiger and a sloth who would do the deed?
Ice Age: Continental Drift, the fourth go-round in the animated series with anachronistic leanings, stormed to the top, with a first weekend gross of $46.3 million. Last week's winner (week-and-a-half, really – it opened on a Tuesday), Spider-Man, dropped to second in only its second weekend with a $35 million haul. Adding up to a 13-day total of $200.9 million. Really no losers here. But the big winner? Denis Leary. As always, he's the voice of Diego the tiger in Ice Age and he also co-stars in Spider-Man.
Elsewhere, CGI and animation continued to dominate the top five as Ted landed in the number three slot with $22.1 million and Brave slipped to fourth with $10.7 million. Mark Wahlberg and his talking teddy can celebrate a movie milestone this week: Ted is now the fifth biggest live action film starring a CGI character behind Avatar, Peter Jackson's King Kong and two of the Alvin and the Chipmunks flicks. Meanwhile, Merida and her Scottish clan have ridden Brave to $195.6 million, ahead of Toy Story, Cars 2 and A Bug's Life, and closing in on Ratatouille's domestic gross.
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Interview with Harold Brooks at Bayview Community Center (Updated over a year ago)
KTVU News report by Carlton Cordell from c1967 in San Francisco featuring an interview with Executive Director of the Bayview Community Center Harold Brooks. He is asked to reflect on what progess has been made one year after the neighborhood's social uprising in October 1966 and states: "Well above the efforts of the people in the community themselves … the only thing that has happened is a lot of talk and a minimum of positive action." He goes on to point out that: "The building [the community center] is in very bad shape because most of the equipment and things was damaged in the disturbance and very little of it has been replaced since that time." When Cordell asks about the jobs that were supposedly created after the social uprising, Brooks declares that: "Most of those jobs were meaningless because there was no preparation for the young people. The employers didn't understand them and the young people were trying to adjust to a new situation." Ends with silent views shot inside the community center.
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Boondocks Little Big Town
[D]I feel no shame
[D]I'm proud of where I came from
I was [C]born and [G]raised in the boon[D]docks
[D]One thing I know
[D]No matter where I go
I keep my [C]heart and [G]soul in the boon[D]docks
And I can [Am]feel
That [C]muddy water running through my [D]veins
And I can [Am]hear that [C]lullaby of a midnight [D]train
It [C]sings to me and it [G]sounds familiar
(Repeat Chorus)
And I can [Am]taste
That [C]honeysuckle and it's still so [D]sweet
When it [Am]grows wild
[C]On the banks down at old camp [D]creek
Yeah, and it [C]calls to me like a [G]warm wind blowing
(Repeat Chorus)
[G]It's where I learned about [D]living
[G]It's where I learned about [D]love
[G]It's where I learned about [D]working hard
And [C]having a little was [G]just enough
[G]It's where I learned about [D]Jesus
[G]And knowing where I [D]stand
[G]You can take it or le[D]ave it, [C]this is me
[G]This is who I[D] am
(Solo) D - D - C - G - D
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song only has one or two strums per chord)
Give me a [Am]tin roof
A [C]front porch and a gra[D]vel road
And that's [C]home to me
It feels like [G]home to me
(Repeat Chorus)
I keep my [C]heart and [G]soul in the boon[D]docks
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You get a line, I'll get a pole
We'll go fishing in the crawfish hole
Five-card poker on a Saturday night
Church on Sunday morning
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[D]You get a line, I'll get a pole
[C]We'll go fishing in the [G]crawfish hole
(Down in the boondocks)
[D]Five-card poker on a Saturday night
[C]Church on [G]Sunday [D]morning
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November 28, 2005
Last of Canada's WWI front-line vets dies at 106
TORONTO (Reuters) - The last Canadian veteran of the First
World War's front lines has died. He was 106.
Clarence "Clare" Laking, who was a field artillery private
during the 1914-18 war, died in a Toronto hospital on Saturday.
according to a hospital statement, and served with the Canadian
Field Artillery, 27th Battery 4th Brigade.
He was paid C$1.10 a day and his unenviable duty was to run
on to the battlefield when the first enemy shell hit and call
in the location of its impact to allied gunners.
After the war, Laking farmed in Alberta and then moved to
Toronto. He had a driver's license until he was 102 and had
season tickets for the National Hockey League's Toronto Maple
Leafs until he was 100, the hospital said.
He had two children, four grandchildren and nine
There are four other Canadian survivors of the First World
War armed forces but none of them saw battle.
"Of the four (veterans) now remaining we know they were
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PerfectPhase wrote:Just write a SQL-CLR function and call that
Hahahaha. Certainly that would be the best choice in the present day.
People forget about fundamentals and what it was like walking uphill both ways to school. They other day I was talking with a friend about a UDF I had dropped into a database for an old client that performed a RegEx search pretty similar to Ken Henderson's sample here and he was baffled by my approach.
I forgot to add it was SQL Server 2000 base being accessed by a classic ASP request. I thought I read an article this week or last (I want to say it was by Rob Conery) about how we are now at a point where a lot of people only know .NET already. The concept and clunkiness of old school approaches are now foreign. I think that is good and bad, personally.


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Dan Bickley of the Arizona Republic says the Cardinals fared well at Super Bowl XLIII media day.
Paola Boivin of the Arizona Republic didn't flinch when a reporter dressed in drag asked to borrow her lipstick. Cardinals linebacker Monty Beisel also rolled with the media day madness.
Kent Somers of the Arizona Republic leads his notebook with an item about Anquan Boldin's contract situation.
Also from Somers: a look at the Cardinals' offensive tackles, who face tough work Sunday.
Craig Harris of the Arizona Republic says Kurt Warner's wife knows the Super Bowl routine.
Doug Haller of the Arizona Republic checks in with Cardinals punter Ben Graham, the first Australian to play in a Super Bowl.
Bob McManaman of the Arizona Republic feels the presence of Steelers fans at Super Bowl XLIII.
Also from McManaman: Darnell Dockett's tattoos tell a personal history.
Darren Urban of azcardinals.com looks at the Cardinals-related story lines at media day.
Also from Urban: a look ahead at the off-field moves facing Arizona.
More from Urban: the team's online Super Bowl headquarters.
Mike Tulumello of the East Valley Tribune explores Edgerrin James' strange Cardinals journey.
Also from Tulumello: This isn't the Cardinals' first week-long road trip to the East Coast this season.
Scott Bordow of the East Valley Tribune details Larry Fitzgerald's Pittsburgh ties.
Also from Bordow: Cardinals coaches might say there's nothing personal in facing their former team, but Bordow isn't buying it.
Pete1020 of Revenge of the Birds sizes up key matchups in Super Bowl XLIII.
Ray Ratto of the San Francisco Chronicle says the 49ers' prolonged search for an offensive coordinator does not reflect well on head coach Mike Singletary. Ratto: "Singletary has reached the outer limit of what passes for due diligence on this job search. Whether the impetus is his or those of the candidates, he looks like he is too hard to please ... unless he is simply not a very good salesman. Maybe he drops his pants when he's trying to sell the salary and benefits package."
Matt Maiocco of the Santa Rosa Press-Democrat says former 49ers receiver Billy Wilson, who died Tuesday, fell short of the Hall of Fame despite Bill Walsh's efforts.
Also from Maiocco: Hue Jackson appears to be the frontrunner to become the 49ers' offensive coordinator. Michael Johnson, who interviewed to coach quarterbacks, left the Ravens' staff after the 2007 season when new coach John Harbaugh decided to hire 49ers castoff Jim Hostler instead.
Matt Barrows of the Sacramento Bee says people told Wilson he was the most qualified person not enshrined in Canton.
Eric Williams of the Tacoma News Tribune catches up with former Seahawks Jerheme Urban and Chike Okeafor. Both have contributed to the Cardinals' Super Bowl run. Okeafor: "I'm not a, 'I told you so,' and 'this and that' [kind of guy]. Those things seem to work themselves out. I just play the game like a kid at recess, for the love the game."
John Morgan of Field Gulls continues his look at free agents of interest for Seattle. Bengals receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh is in the spotlight this time.
Rob Staton of Seahawks Draft Blog looks at potential Seattle draft choices and whether they meet standards outlined by general manager Tim Ruskell.
Bryan Burwell of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch says a Rams statue honoring the team's Super Bowl championship is long overdue. Burwell: "I bring this up now because the local artist who sculpted all those familiar bronze masterpieces in front of Busch has been trying to get a similar project off the ground for football for more than six years. Now, Harry Weber has grown tired of running into one frustrating roadblock after another."
Jim Thomas of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch explains, among other things Rams-related, why the Rams probably would not consider a middle linebacker with the second overall choice. Thomas: "You just don't pay $50 million for a guy, if he's sitting on the bench on second-and-long and third-and-long because he can't cover his shadow."


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Author Notes: In early October, Canadians celebrate Thanksgiving. It's a wonderful thing because it coincides with the fall harvest in Southern Ontario. Over the years, I've tried several stuffing recipes but I keep coming back to a vegetarian and kosher-friendly recipe originally created by Bonnie Stern (my fav Canadian cookbook author). I love that it's cooked outside of the turkey since I like to stuff the turkey with oranges, lemons, onions and fresh herbs. Plus, it cuts down on turkey cooking time. I've adapted over the years by using potato and chive sourdough, sweet onions, increasing the leeks, using low-sodium chicken stock and adding rosemary. Tip: you don't have to use potato and chive sourdough, pick whatever fresh bread you'd enjoy most -- pumpernickel is always fun. You'll likely need to purchase two loaves and you'll need about 1 1/2 sliced stuffing-style. Save the other half for a post-Thanksgiving turkey sandwich. —menumaniac
Serves about 10 hungry people
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 sweet onions (Vidalia)
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 4 celery stalks, chopped thinly
- 3 leeks (use white part only), chopped
- 1 pound wild mushrooms, cleaned and chopped
- 10 cups fresh potato and chive sourdough bread (ask your grocer to cut stuffing-style)
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken stock (preferably organic)
- 1/2 cup Italian parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh sage, chopped
- 1 tablespoon rosemary, chopped finely
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
- Kosher salt & freshly ground pepper
- 5 tablespoons of cooked turkey pan juices
- Warm olive oil in large pot on medium. Add onions and garlic. Cook for about 3 minutes. Add the celery and leeks and cook until softened (about 10-12 minutes).
- Add the wild mushrooms and cook until all of the liquid has evaporated (about 10 minutes).
- Add the bread, two cups of stock, fresh herbs and smattering of salt and pepper. Combine well.
- Place the stuffing in an oiled 13x9 baking dish. Add up to one more cup of stock if it looks too dry. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 35 minutes in a pre-heated 325 degree oven. Remove foil and cook for an additional 10 minutes.
- Before serving, pour a couple of spoonfuls of the turkey's pan juices over top.
- This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Thanksgiving Stuffing
More Great Recipes:
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The Barony of Sentinels' Keep is pleased to host Kingdom Collegium on Nov. 6th 2010. The event will be held on the third floor of the University Center on the U of M campus in Missoula, MT. There is elevator access for your convenience. The site will open at 9 AM and close at 8 PM.
There will be no site fee for this event but voluntary donations will be gratefully accepted. There will be a $1 class fee for each class, (in addition to any material fees that the instructor may charge) payable at the class sign up table. Material fees will be paid directly to instructors at the beginning of each class.
Due to University policies, there are some site restrictions: No pets, no alcohol and no cooking. There is no smoking within 25' of buildings. (smoking restrictions on the U of M campus may be changing – we will update that information in the fall) There will be space outdoors for fighting classes, but no protection from what ever Mother Nature deems fit to bless us with. There will be no feast or lunch provided but there are food vendors in the building for lunch, and many eating establishments a short drive away.
INSTRUCTORS!!! We need your help! If there is something you would be willing to teach, please contact our class coordinator or register online at the link below. Classes needing more than one time slot are welcomed, please note that when registering. To sign up to teach a class, please go to: http://tinyurl.com/2fdrf8e
CLASS COORDINATOR: Baroness Juliana nic Lachlainn Email: email@example.com
Our Kingdom fundraiser will consist of an "artisan" bag raffle. We are asking people to donate an item of their own making for this raffle. Please bring extra coins to support our fair Kingdom.
Tentative Event Schedule: Site opens at 9:00am.
Classes will begin at 10:00am, and will run in the following time slots: 10:00-11:20, 11:30-12:50, 1:00-2:20, 2:30-3:50, 4:00-5:20.
Court is scheduled at the whim of Their Majesties, but is likely to begin as soon as possible following the last class slot. Site closes after court or 8:00pm, whichever comes first.
Directions to site: Take your best route to Missoula, MT.
From I-90, take the Van Buren St exit, #105. Go south to E. Broadway. Turn right. Go 3 blocks to Madison St where you will turn left and cross the Madison St. Bridge. You will find yourself on Arthur Ave. Once across the bridge the easiest way to get to the site is to continue south on Arthur Ave, past the U of M campus on your left, until you reach E Beckwith Ave. Turn left. ** E Beckwith Ave will curve north, changing to Campus Dr. The University Center will be on your left, at the 3rd parking lot entrance. You can park in lots A, F, or V. The University Center has entrances on both the north and south ends. The elevator is towards the center of the building. Here is a link to a map of the U of M campus: http://map.umt.edu/
If you are coming into town from the south on Hwy 93, the highway turns into Brooks St. Follow Brooks St across town until you get to Mount Ave. You will turn right on Mount, and follow it to S Higgins Ave. Turn left on S Higgins and in one block turn right on E Beckwith Ave. Follow E Beckwith until it crosses Arthur Ave, continue straight and follow directions from **.
If you have any questions please contact the Event Steward: Mistress Gefjon fasthaldri Hrafnardottir
Email: email@example.com
For Event up-dates please visit our Facebook Page at: http://tinyurl.com/28vyvh4
Guest Speakers/Instructors for Kingdom Collegium
Hipólito Rafael Chacón, Professor of Art History and Criticism, School of Art at the University of Montana. He will be doing the slideshow presentation "The Sons of Thunder Follow the Star: Journeys on the Camino de Santiago" Rafael and his partner hiked the pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela, from the French Pyrenees to northwest Spain. This spring, they hiked the Via Podiensis, the ancient route from Le Puy-en-Velay in central France to the Pyrenees. He is currently researching medieval pilgrimage routes in the kingdom of Bohemia.
Countess Inga the Unfettered (Michelle Height), from the Kingdom of An Tir will be teaching 3 classes (yet to be determined) on calligraphy and/or Norse Costuming.
Theodore Brooks Hughes, Registrar from the Fort Missoula Historical Museum will give a power point presentation "An analysis of the Wars of the Romani, a Flemish tapestry from the late sixteenth century"


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The Coop
Conveniently located within a short walking distance to the centre of Yarrawonga township and the Yarrawonga Showground with Lake Mulwala 1.1km away. This unpretentious 2 bedroom unit is self contained, neat and tidy with off street parking.
The Coop is perfect for a family of 4 but can sleep up to 5 people. Bathroom with walk in shower seperate from bath and seperate toilet room. Heating and cooling available, full laundry with clothes dryer and a small undercover area in the back yard with a BBQ.
Linen Supplied.
Units are on corner of Telford and Murphy Street. Access to The Coop Unit is off Murphy Street.
A security bond is payable 14 days prior to check in. Contact the Visitor Information Centre on 1800 062 260 to make payment.
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Film faux pas saw Oasis miss Trainspotting soundtrack spot
19/10/2016 - 15:28:03Back to Showbiz Home
Did you ever wonder why Danny Boyle's 1996 film Trainspotting was given that title?
Well, Noel Gallagher didn't know – and it cost him and the band the chance to feature on the soundtrack!
The film's producer Andrew Macdonald and costume designer Rachel Fleming have revealed that Oasis turned down the offer because Noel assumed the film was literally about trainspotters. Which, to be fair to them, probably wouldn't have been all that interesting.
Being from near Manchester, Danny had envisioned a Britpop soundtrack for his hit film, and it eventually included classics by Lou Reed, Iggy Pop, Blur and Pulp. But Oasis weren't so keen.
Rachel told The Guardian: "He (Noel) came to the launch party in Cannes, but I don't know why he didn't do a piece of music.
"I met Noel at a thing the other week and he said to me: 'I would have done something, but honestly I thought it was about trainspotters. I didn't know.' That's what he actually said."
In case you, like Noel, were in any doubt about what "trainspotting" actually means, there are a few theories.
While some use it as a euphemism hinting towards a heroin habit, the movie buffs say the title refers to a particular scene in Irvine Welsh's original book, which didn't appear in the film, where Begbie and Renton come across a drunkard at a disused railway station. The old man turns out to be Begbie's father.
The revelation comes a few months before the release of the film's sequel T2, which follows the characters' lives 20 years on.
It will star the original cast including Ewan McGregor, Ewen Bremner, Jonny Lee Miller and Robert Carlyle, but we are not sure if Noel has been approached about the soundtrack again…


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©2013 YellowTrihawk.com -
This website is about the Yellow Trihawk, my yellow Trihawk. I'll share with you it's story; our story. And I'll tell you where we've been and where we are going.
But this site is also about …
… opportunity seized and opportunity lost.
Many opportunities cross our paths; some minor, some major. Here you will also find some of the finest and most powerful income opportunities I have ever seen.
Perhaps you will find them as compelling as I have and if they bring value to your life then I have done my job.
Spend a few minutes here and learn about a very special vehicle that has been a part of my life for the better part of 25 years. And while you're here, learn about a couple of powerful income opportunities that have completely changed my life.
Webster's Dictionary defines "opportunity" as ..
"A favorable juncture of circumstances"
"A good chance for advancement or progress"
Finding the Yellow Trihawk when I did was certainly a "favorable juncture of circumstances and that made it a great opportunity!
That choice, to make the Trihawk a part of my life, was one step in a journey that would bring me to others, connected with the Trihawk in one way or another. The people I would meet, the places I would go … all set in motion by that single choice.
And now the Yellow Trihawk has brought you to an amazing opportunity! No matter how you found this page, whether you saw the Yellow Trihawk in person, saw it in a posted photograph or were sent here by a friend, several amazing opportunities are right in front of you.
All you need to do is to recognize them, get educated, ask questions and then make a decision as to whether they might be right for you and your family.
So, what are the opportunities?
Let me say first that I offer several different opportunities because each has their own personality and each will be a great fit for the right person. But I love multiple streams of income and each of them has played a role in creating that in my life.
It's extremely likely that you've not heard about any of these. They are, to say the least, cutting-
They are not jobs and they need not require a great deal of time. They do require an open mind, a passion, a desire and a willingness to do a little bit of work each week. Over time, these things can create financial freedom for you, your family and for those you care about.
Check out our Opportunity Page for full details!
"I was looking for something that would pay me every month for work that I did just one time.
I found it!"
"I didn't want to sell anything. I didn't what to have to buy inventory, make deliveries or chase payments.
I found it!"
"I wanted something that would run on auto-
I found it!"
"I wanted something that I could do from just about anywhere so I could work where and when I wanted.
I found it!"
"I wanted something that would build a solid college & retirement fund, something I could leave to my kids and my grandkids. Something that would keep growing even after I'm gone.
I found it!"
"I wanted something that would appeal to everyone … not just a few. I wanted something that could help, really help people.
I found it!"
Take a peek under the hood …
and see if one of our opportunities might be just what you're looking for!


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Modern Family Quotes
Jay: I thought your phone was stolen.
Gloria: This is Joe's phone.
Jay: This is why the terrorists hate us.
Lesson learned- when pressure builds to dangerous levels, it must be released.Luke
If it were easy, everyone would be hot.Haley
I know you think you discovered the new you, but you're controlling even when you're trying to not be controlling.Mitchell [to Claire]
Claire: We are having fun.
Mitchell: You are. I'm just doing what you're making me do.
"To our best friend." That's a little sarcastic. It's her birthday, eh.Mitchell
Alex: Sex is confusing for young people and she doesn't need to learn about it from two fuzz staches who barely know anything themselves!
Luke: Excuse me, you might want to check my browser history. I've done some research.
Oh my God, stop. We're gancient!Mitchell
Cam: Umm well I can raise the roof and do the cabbage patch.
Mitchell: And I can do the single lady hand thing.
Cam: Yeah but put your neck into it or you just look like the Queen waving.
Luke [to Lily]: Okay a boy and a girl meet a frat party and they both think each other is totally hot. So they pound their beers and head upstairs-
Manny: Luke! Stop. She's not hearing this from you.
Yes I'm a huge dork for celebrating my 21st with my family, but my mom was crazy excited to go to a bar with me, or just go to a bar.Haley
Mitchell: There is a lot of pressure when one is a gay uncle.
Cam: Or guncle.


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So you may or may not know this, but a little over a year ago, I created something really special.
It all started when I read a quote by Mark Twain that got me thinking. Here it is:
"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great. When you are seeking to bring big plans to fruition, it is important with whom you regularly associate. Hang out with friends who are like-minded and who are also designing purpose-filled lives. Similarly, be that kind of a friend for your friends."
It made me think of all those amazing women I knew who were giving so much to their friends, family and coworkers — but carving out little or no time for themselves.
Somehow, with a million to-do's in a day, their own names didn't even make the list.
The saddest part was that they believed they couldn't afford to invest time, money or energy in themselves.
I wanted to change that, so I made The Midwife for Your Life Inner Circle.
It's a community where you can pick up tools and practices that help you get clear on your true values and deepest desires, where you can get massive support and, most importantly, where you can get serious accountability to achieve what you once thought wasn't possible.
And the plain truth is, one of the best things about The Inner Circle is our community of members — which is why we would love to have *you* there with us.
I'd love to offer you the chance to jump into the smartest, most purpose-driven, supportive online community of women *anywhere*.
We've got open enrollment — but it closes once we have 20 members, and we already have 17, so there are only 3 more spots available.
If you've known for a while you wanted to join The Inner Circle, now is the time.
And if you're not sure yet, you can find out lots more about the Inner Circle — and what you get with your membership — at the link below:
I really, really don't want to miss the opportunity to hang out with you in my very favorite online community. I'm looking forward to connecting with you there!


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As a follow-up to a previous blog, ExitCertified, Brocade's Authorized Training Partner (ATP) for North America delivered their first Brocade University course, CFA 200 - Brocade Certified Fabric Administrator. This instructor led classroom course was taught in ExitCertified's locations in King of Prussia, PA, Edison, NJ and online using ExitCertified's innovative iMVP virtual classroom.
This is only the beginning of what we expect to be a long and successful partnership between ExitCertified and Brocade in delivering high quality, classroom instruction on Brocade products and technology. For a complete schedule of Brocade's course offerings, including instructor led classroom and web based training, please visit the Education tab on Brocade.com and choose Course Schedule.
Congratulations to ExitCertified!
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We review the latest Militec product to be launched - Silicone BBQ Gloves here.
We review the new Militec 30-LED Lantern here.
AMDs A10-6800K "Richland" APU is reviewed here.
Another ANTEC Enclosure this time the tiny Antec ISK110 VESA is reviewed here.
Our review of the Antec P280 Enclosure and HCP1200 PSU is here.
Intel's Ivy Bridge arrives - We review the i7-3770K here.
Something different - we review the Fujifilm FinePix HS20EXR Bridge Camera here.
AMD do it again woth Pitcairn. We test the remarkable Radeon HD 7870 here.
AMD Launch Cape Verde. We test the Radeon HD 7770 and Radeon HD 7750 here.
AMD's Southern Islands have arrived. We see how good Tahiti XT (Radeon HD 7970) is here.
AMD's Bulldozer has landed. FX-8150 reviewed here.
ASUS EAH6970 Graphics Card reviewed here.
AMD Desktop Fusion Llano A8-3850 reviewed here.
Cougar GX Series G1050 1050W PSU reviewed here.
Antec HCG900 900W PSU reviewed here.
Rasurbo Xange Case and Rasurbo RAPM550 550W PSU tested and reviewed here.
Cooler Master Storm Enforcer Case reviewed here.
AMD Launch Their Fastest X4 Processor
The AMD Phenom II X4 980 Black Edition processor is reviewed here.
ATI Entry level cards are reviewed
The AMD Radeon HD 6670, Radeon HD 6570 and Radeon HD 6450 are reviewed here.
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Can ATI keep the fastest single card crown. Find out here.
Fastest Ever SSD fron Intel
We take the Intel 510 Series 250GB SSD for a spin here.
Asus ENGTX580 DCU2
We review this innovative triple slot graphics card here.
Koribo Wireless Desktop - Stylish and Functional?
A trio of products from newcomer Koribo: The Mini, Leira and Vivar are reviewed by us.
Can an HTPC also be an overclockable games machine?
We test the Antec 350 Minuet Case to find the best of both worlds here.
New Sapphire Graphics Cards released
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AMD Launch Their Fastest CPU
We test the AMD Phenom II X4 975BE and AMD Phenom II X6 1100T processors here.
Sandy Bridge is here
The new year ushers in Intel's new architecture which we have reviewed here.
AMD Unleash Thubans
We test the first 6-core processors from AMD boasting Turbo Core technology right here.
Kingston Launches New SSD Range
The new SSDNow V+ series arrives with enhanced performance and a new controller. We review it here.
The Ultimate in Silent Computing?
We test Antec's P183 Quiet Enclosure and CP-1000 1KW PSU here
DirectX 11 for the Mass Market
ATI release their Radeon HD 5670 and we have it reviewed here.
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Today we look at the benefits of DirectX11 using the example of ATI's Radeon HD 5850 here.
CPU Multi Core Efficiency
Not a PhD thesis but rather some tests we did to see whether Intel or AMDs architecture was better at the same clock speed and in the process find out how many cores do we really need or can even use. Find out here and here.
ASUS Maximus III Gene and ASUS M4A79T Deluxe Motherboards
We spend a weekend testing the latest socket 1156 and AM3 motherboards from ASUS to see if they deliver the dream promised by their Republic of Gamers brand. Find out here and here.
Need a new Case and PSU for that ultimate Gaming Rig?
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Small Form Factor Case for Overclockers?
Matt over at LAN Gear has designed just such a thing. Check out the specs here.
Active Media SaberTooth SSD Review
We take a look at the possible solutions to the issue of slow and limited capacity SSD drives found in NetBooks and one potential upgrade drive from Active Media here.
Find the latest job vacancies in the nuclear energy industry.
Silent Power Supplies Examined
In the third of our articles on making PCs as quiet as possible we look at two new PSUs which claim to offer silent or near silent operation and provide a hefty 400 plus watts of power. Read all about it here.
GeForce FX5900 Ultra reviewed
We took the fastest graphics card available for a spin and the results are right here.
GeForce FX 5800 Ultra Reviewed
We take the ASUS V9900 Ultra for a spin. The full review is here.
Need a cheap way to add S-ATA and RAID to your system?
We reviewed the Promise S150 TX2Plus RAID controller card which supports both S-ATA and ATA-133 drives. You can find all the details here.
Hardware Review cover all aspects of Computer and Home Entertainment hardware with articles and reviews that tend to concentrate on areas often overlooked in traditional on-line review sites. We are a UK based team that currently consists of Amar Mahmood, Asim Mahmood and Zain Rashid.
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Windows Internet Explorer 9 makes Web sites look and perform as if they were native to Microsoft Windows. Internet Explorer 9 lets you tap into the power of your whole PC so your Web sites shine.
Google Chrome is a browser that combines a minimal design with sophisticated technology to make the Web faster, safer, and easier.
Download files faster, and perform flash video downloads and conversion with this open source free download manager and accelerator. The new version features prioritized and partial torrent downloads, support for Chrome and Safari, and other tweaks.
Google Toolbar enhances Internet Explorer with a Google search box and other useful tools like a pop-up blocker, Web form filler, and spellchecker. Google Toolbar has a variety of new features to the add-on for IE 6.0+.
Bonjour Print Services for Windows lets you discover and configure Bonjour -enabled printers from your Windows computer using the Bonjour Printer Wizard. Use Windows Update to make sure you have the latest Service Pack installed for your computer.
Opera 12 is a fastest web browser, and it offers lots of features to let you take advantage of today's Web.
Accelerate downloads by up to 5 times with this accelerator. Schedule and resume broken downloads. IDM has a site Grabber to get for example all pictures from a web site, and FLV grabber to download videos from YouTube, Google Video, and other sites.
AdobeВ® FlashВ® Player is a cross-platform, browser-based application runtime that provides uncompromised viewing of expressive applications, content, and videos across browsers and operating systems.
Ares for Windows Vista is the latest version of the popular peer to peer file sharing program. Ares uses the decentralized Ares network with a Bittorrent plugin, for distributing files. Users of the Ares software can download any type of file.
BitTorrent's software client allows you to quickly download high-quality digital content such as video, music, and games. It leverages our community of over 70 million users to securely deliver files to your PC faster than anything else out there.


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Before last night, I would have told you never to let me cook with homemade alfredo sauce. Gross. I have been on a mission to find a great homemade alfredo sauce for a long time, my poor husband could tell you all about it. Poor guy. It just never turns out right. All the recipes I have tried before were made with heavy whipping cream and no matter what I did, I always ended up with garlic flavored whipping cream….disgusting. Until now. I found this easy recipe on Mel's Kitchen Cafe blog, one of my favorite food blogs. I have featured a couple of her recipes on here already. This recipe is made completely without heavy whipping cream, amazing. It's also super fast and doesn't have very many ingredients in it, something that's great for a night when this is what's clinging to my leg as I cook…..
cute right? not so much. When will these darn teeth pop through and relieve us all of our misery? Bless the makers of advil and tylenol. Back to the sauce.
As any good recipe starts, you melt a bunch of butter. Actually, it's only two tablespoons of butter to make the original recipe but I thought to myself, how can two cups of sauce be enough for dinner AND leftovers? Well, it would have been. We'll be eating alfredo sauce on our cereal now because I had to double the recipe.
Then you toss garlic into the melted butter. umm…yes please. I have to say, I thought my final product ended up a bit over garlic-ed but Eric thought it was perfectly garlic-ed. He did however think it needed more pepper, which I thought was ludicrous. Then again….I'm not a pepper kind of girl…..and Eric really would eat it on his cereal if it wasn't just so weird. Ok, maybe not on his cereal but a lot of other things I would never put pepper on. All that to say, you can really tailor this to your tastes, I will use a little less garlic next time and will also take it off the stove a little quicker to keep it a thinner sauce. But I'm getting ahead of myself.
Next comes cream cheese. I'm pretty sure this is what makes this sauce so magical. It looks pretty gross when you first add it….like "oh no, I broke the sauce"…..
But don't worry, it comes together nicely into a smooth sauce with some vigorous whisking. You add some milk, parmesan, salt, and pepper and end up with something so good that I dipped all my chicken in it too. I really love alfredo sauce, I just get tired of having to pay $15 at a restaurant to get some that doesn't taste like a kitchen experiment gone wrong. Now I'm there. I served this over whole wheat penne that I cooked in a water and chicken bouillon cocktail. The chicken? It's nothing more than boneless chicken breast covered in shake n' bake breading. A box that is now going to be a staple in my pantry for nights like last night when I need something yummy but am not in the mood to go outside and grill in the rain and 35 degree weather. Give this sauce a chance and let me know if you make any changes to it and how it turns out. Happy cooking!
Creamy Garlic Alfredo Sauce
Recipe from melskitchencafe.com
2 tablespoons butter
3 cloves garlic, finely minced or pressed through a garlic press
4 ounces cream cheese, softened and cut into 6 pieces
1 cup milk (I used half whole milk and half skim because I really wanted 1% or 2% but don't stock either one. The more fat, the creamier the sauce)
3 ounces Parmesan cheese, grated (about 1 cup)
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt, more to taste, if needed
In a medium pot or skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for about 2 minutes, stirring constantly, don't let the garlic burn. Add the cream cheese, stirring with a whisk until the mixture is smooth. It will look curdled at first, but with some whisking should come together into smooth paste. Add the milk gradually, about 1/4 cup at a time, whisking until each addition is incorporated fully into the sauce. Stir in the Parmesan cheese, pepper and salt. Stir until the cheese is melted and the sauce is the desired consistency. Cook for 2-3 minutes for a thicker sauce or remove right after the cheese is melted for a thinner sauce. Serve immediately over hot, cooked noodles.


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ALBUQUERQUE (KRQE) – After a year and a half long investigation, the Department of Justice will release its findings on the Albuquerque Police Department Thursday.
Much of Albuquerque will be watching closely, including a group of community activists who will be waiting on civic plaza.
"People want to know the Department of Justice has to say," Sayrah Namaste said.
"Something is wrong and we need figure out what that is and stop it," Danny Hernandez said.
Police shootings, misconduct and abuse, all three prompted a Department of Justice investigation into Albuquerque's Police Department in November of 2012.
"People really want accountability with the Albuquerque Police Department," Namaste said.
Thursday, the city and its people could be one step closer to a solution when the DOJ releases its findings.
"The community really wants to see change and action so it'll be more than just their announcement tomorrow," Namaste said.
Since 2010, APD has shot 33 people, 23 have been killed.
The fatal foothills shooting last month of a homeless camper, James Boyd, sparked protests.
Sayrah Namaste and Danny Hernandez will be watching closely.
"We have high hopes that the DOJ will really listen to what the community needs to feel safe again with APD," Namaste said.
"We just want to hear what the DOJ has to say and see if we can respond to that," Hernandez said.
They will be watching at Civic Plaza. Then at the Police Oversight Commission meeting at City Hall where they will voice what they want done, including the release of all APD officer-involved shooting lapel cam video.
They also want new mandates requiring the use of those cameras.
"The community has very reasonable concerns and very reasonable things they want done," Namaste said.
APD and the city tell News 13 they will be keeping an eye on things Thursday, making sure that DOJ announcement doesn't set anybody off.


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Don't compromise: your module can do both node style callbacks and Q style promises.
To install, run:
npm install yoloswag
A couple preliminary notes:
These restrictions may be changed later if this is a module people actually want.
Yoloswag allows you to transform your promise returning functions into node-style callbacks easily, while still allowing those client programmers who do use promises to use your library as a promise returning library.
Consider the following:
function getTPSReport(id) { return q($.getJSON("/reports/" + id)); // q is to fix jQuery's non-complient promises}
Normally this would return a promise. However, not all node developers wish to use Promises and prefer the comfort of node style callbacks, where the first argument is the error and the second argument is the result. Normally you'd have to choose... why not both? Let's yoloswag our API!
var getTPSReportYolo = yoloswag(getTPSReport); // Using a callback worksgetTPSReportYolo(3, function(err, result) { if(result.overdue) yellAt(result.author);}); // but you can also get a promisegetTPSReportYolo(3).then(function(result) { if(result.overdue) yellAt(result.author);});
See the tests for other examples.