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Internal Revenue Service employees were told as early as 2010 to "Be On the Look Out" for Tea Party groups and other conservative organizations seeking tax exempt status, according to a lengthy inspector general report released Tuesday.
An investigation by the Treasury Department's inspector general for tax administration found that IRS agents used "inappropriate criteria" to flag certain conservative groups for additional scrutiny, including those with "Tea Party," "Patriot" and "9/12" in their names. The agency also was targeting those groups at least a year longer than previously thought.
The report confirms long held suspicions by conservative groups seeking a tax-exempt classification that they have been wrongly targeted by the IRS because of their political leanings.
Attorney General Eric Holder announced Tuesday that he was launching his own investigation into the IRS' activities at a time when lawmakers are demanding to know who, if anyone, in the Obama administration knew of the targeting and whether those groups were targeted to weaken them prior to the 2012 election.
The report blamed the targeting on "insufficient oversight provided by [IRS} management" at the agency's offices in Cincinnati, but Republicans say agency officials in Washington knew groups were being targeted.
"The evidence is continuing to point to they did know about it," Sen. Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, said Tuesday. "This wasn't just a bunch of insignificant staffers in Ohio. It involved a lot of people and some of them were very high-level people."
The inspector general found that the additional scrutiny the IRS was applying to conservative groups was also significantly delaying those groups from being approved for tax-exempt status. Investigators said they also found that IRS employees were tagging applications from conservative groups with the words "Be On The Look Out," or BOLO, to alert others at the agency that it required additional scrutiny.
Congressional Democrats on Tuesday blamed the IRS flap over campaign finance laws that allow tax-exempt groups to spend money for political purposes without disclosing their contributors, a change they said required additional IRS scrutiny of those groups, most of which work on behalf of Republicans.
"There are the shadowy political groups masquerading as social-welfare organizations in order to solicit anonymous donations from we don't know who -- big corporations and ultra-wealthy people," Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., said. "That needs to stop."
Reid pointed to Crossroads GPS, a group founded by Karl Rove that spent tens of millions of dollars running ads on behalf of Republicans last year. But he said the IRS has in the past targeted liberal groups as well, including the NAACP and Greenpeace.
"It was interesting at that time we didn't hear a single Republican grandstand the issue then," said Reid. "Where was their outrage when groups on the other side of the political spectrum were under attack?"
Other Democrats played down the significance of the IRS controversy.
Sen. Claire McCaskill, D-Mo., blamed the IRS targeting on rouge employees, "someone who has lost their mind and has done something incredibly stupid and should be fired."
McCaskill said Congress shouldn't waste much time on the IRS matter, or the other controversies, like the administration's handling of the deadly terrorist attacks in Benghazi, Libya, or the Justice Department's monitoring of journalists phones.
"There are real problems in American we ought to be fixing," McCaskill said. "We can't get so distracted by this that we quit doing our jobs."


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text: On Sat, May 05, 2007 at 01:49:55AM -0700, Andrew Morton wrote:> > > > ftp://ftp.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/people/akpm/patches/2.6/2.6.21/2.6.21-mm1/> > > fs/revoke.c: In function 'do_revoke':> fs/revoke.c:563: warning: 'details.fset' may be used uninitialized in this function> fs/revoke.c:563: warning: 'details.restore_start' may be used uninitialized in this functionOn Sat, 5 May 2007, Frederik Deweerdt wrote:> It seems that we should goto 'out_free_table' if an error happens in> the mainloop. Otherwise 'details' is passed to restore_files() without> being initialized.Good catch. The patch is wrong, though. Wwe must restore the file descriptors in case revoke fails; otherwise we'll leave non-revoked files hanging. The proper fix is to move initialization before the do_each_thread() bit. Care to make a new patch, Frederik? Pekka-To unsubscribe from this list: send the line "unsubscribe linux-kernel" inthe body of a message to firstname.lastname@example.com majordomo info at http://vger.kernel.org/majordomo-info.htmlPlease read the FAQ at http://www.tux.org/lkml/


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Friday, September 24, 2010
Watercolor Pencils and Ink
I've been having a lot of fun recently playing with my watercolor pencils and ink. My scanner is a bit too sensitive for my taste (accentuates every pencil stroke) but a quick color touch-up in Photoshop seems to smooth everything out nicely.
I'm also trying to offer ACEOs for all of my drawings and paintings. I'm way behind the times but I think they're an adorable way to start collecting art affordably. I wish I had known about them when I was a teenager.
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PRO FOOTBALL; In Jacksonville, Hopes for Playoffs Again Rest on Garrard
By JUDY BATTISTA
Published: November 16, 2006
One week, David Garrard found out he would be the Jacksonville Jaguars' starting quarterback when his wife read it on the Internet. Another week, Byron Leftwich, the player he was replacing, told him.
As Garrard prepares to start his fourth consecutive game, Monday night against the Giants, nobody has to tell him the obvious: he will probably start the rest of the season, and perhaps beyond.
''It's not really a firm answer,'' Garrard said earlier this week in a telephone interview. ''It's not, 'You're the man and we want you to play and that's final.' It's basically, 'You're doing a good job so we're keeping you in there. You're the guy for now.' It isn't, 'We're putting the franchise on you.' ''
There was a time when the franchise was on Leftwich, a first-round draft pick in 2003. But that time may have passed. Leftwich sustained a left ankle injury in early October. Leftwich convinced coaches he could play after the injury flared up during practice a few weeks later, but then he played poorly in Jacksonville's loss Oct. 22 to the Houston Texans. Coach Jack Del Rio criticized Leftwich for not being forthcoming about the injury, and he named Garrard the starter for the next game.
Since then, Del Rio and Leftwich can barely keep their stories straight. Del Rio has suggested that Leftwich's ankle will never be better than 85 to 90 percent and that he may need off-season surgery to repair the injury. But Leftwich said last week that his ankle feels better than that, that no doctor has told him he needs surgery and that he doesn't think he would have been benched if the Jaguars had beaten the Texans.
On Monday, Leftwich went to the noted Alabama-based orthopedic surgeon Dr. James Andrews to get a second opinion on his injury. Leftwich declined an interview request.
On Monday, Del Rio, irked after the Jaguars' second loss of the season to the Texans, grew irate when asked if he would go along with whatever Andrews recommends.
''Do you think that as a coach that I determine what a guy does?'' Del Rio responded to reporters. ''What I'm saying is that we'll find out when the quarterback comes back what the doctor says and then we'll go from there. What else would you do?''
Leftwich was the first draft selection of the Del Rio era, but the season now is hitched to Garrard, who was chosen when Giants Coach Tom Coughlin was with the Jaguars. Del Rio's decision to bench Leftwich has sparked speculation that Leftwich, who has a year remaining on his contract, could be put on the trading block after the season.
Del Rio's faith in Garrard, who is far more mobile than Leftwich but does not have his arm strength, is not without foundation. Although he might be better known for his battle with Crohn's disease, Garrard started the final five games of the 2005 season after Leftwich broke his ankle, and went 4-1 while leading the Jaguars to a 12-4 record and a wild-card spot in the playoffs.
Del Rio started Leftwich in the playoff game against the New England Patriots and his rust showed in a Jacksonville loss. Garrard drew considerable interest from other teams looking for backups before he re-signed with Jacksonville.
''I feel like I've given him a lot of confidence over the last few years, being able to help the team go to playoffs last year,'' Garrard said. ''Where he can say, 'If we need to, David can do a great job.' ''
But the Jaguars (5-4) have been plagued by inconsistency, routing the Jets, 41-0, one week, only to tumble to the Texans twice in less than a month. They were 3-3 with Leftwich and 2-1 with Garrard. The Jaguars' defense is fourth in the N.F.L., but a young corps of receivers has been prone to drops.
Garrard won his first two starts, including an upset of the Eagles in Philadelphia, but he was intercepted four times by the Texans last week. Two of the interceptions were on passes that Jaguars receivers bobbled, and Del Rio blamed those around Garrard for his substandard performance.
Even Leftwich approached Garrard on Tuesday to tell him he had played a good game. In all, the Jaguars have won six of the last eight games Garrard has started and he has thrown three touchdown passes and four interceptions this season.
That has left Garrard, now in his fifth season, in a position he has not known since he was the quarterback for East Carolina. What began with awkward moments when the quarterbacks were splitting snaps in practice has evolved into Garrard's opportunity to again lead the Jaguars to the playoffs. They are tied with the Jets and Chiefs for the final wild-card spot in the American Football Conference.
Photo: David Garrard has led the Jaguars to a 2-1 record since taking over for the injured Byron Leftwich. The Jaguars were 3-3 under Leftwich. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)


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Perhaps nothing symbolized the economic downturn like the sight of an empty, closed restaurant. Eateries have been shutting their doors steadily since 2009...until now.
The NPD group recently reported that after a long slump, the new restaurants have begun to open. Most notably, nearly 1,000 new independently owned restaurants opened over the past year.
Is this a cause to hope for economic recovery...or are these first-out-the-gate restaurant owners doomed to fail? Though the economy is certainly in better shape than it was in 2009 -- the survey found that while the industry expanded by .5 percent, consumer spending on restaurant dining rose 1 percent in the past year.
That may not sound like much, but you're talking about a $632 billion industry here. If the growth in consumer restaurant spending continues, perhaps these new eateries are jumping in just in time to rise the wave of increased restaurant use.
On the downside, existing restaurant operators aren't optimistic that their industry is rebounding. The National Restaurant Association's monthly Restaurant Performance Index sank to its lowest level in nine months, despite rising same-store sales. More than three-quarters of the operators surveyed said they don't expect economic conditions to improve in the near term.
There are some definite pros and cons to opening a new, independent restaurant right now. The positives:
There are still substantial challenges for new, independent restaurants, too, besides the still-uncertain economy.
At the top of my list: Rising food prices. Independent operators can't buy in the sort of volumes the big chains can muster -- the type that command substantial price discounts. High prices for corn, beef, and other staples right now make it difficult for a one-location restaurant to price competitively and still make a profit.
The other threat: The big restaurant chains are growing, too, and fast. The NPD study showed chains opened 1,888 restaurants in the same time period that indies added under 1,000. Among the big quick-serve restaurant chains in growth mode are Subway (872 new openings last year), Little Caesar's (305), Jimmy John's (199), Five Guys Burgers & Fries (182), and Chipotle Mexican Grill (150).
When big chains see opportunity, though, that usually means they've done the market research and there's money to be made.
Smart independent operators who know how to turn a profit will do well making their move now -- before everybody figures out we're past the bottom and Americans are ready to eat out again. But less experienced operators could find themselves crushed between high food prices, growing chain competition, and an economy that may continue to falter.


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Skylines Benefit Auction
Oct 19, 2013 from 5:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Come to the Soup/Salad Dinner & Benefit Auction to support Skylines Nursing Home on October 19, 2013. There will be Silent & Live Auction items.
Location: Peoria Apostolic Christian Fellowship Hall, Route 150
Contact: Pam Graham
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Will Jimmy Fallon get to be Jimmy Fallon on 'Tonight Show'?
We love you, Jimmy Fallon. Now change.
NBC was so freaked out when Conan O'Brien lost the older "Tonight Show" demographic that, in 2010, it made a 180-degree bootleg turn and restored Jay Leno to the throne. Now the chickens have come to roost for both Leno and NBC, and Fallon is the usurper.
The Hollywood Reporter broke the rumor this month that Leno will have one more year on the show before Fallon takes over. The New York Times confirmed it in a front-page story last week.
The New York Daily News reported that there is even a tax credit in the state's budget subsidizing a talk or variety show that seems designed to help NBC bring the "Tonight Show" franchise back to New York City. "Late Night With Jimmy Fallon" is already produced there.
But will NBC let Fallon be Fallon? Are "History of Rap" and slow jams of the news - both NBC's Brian Williams and President Barack Obama have done one, while Michelle Obama demonstrated "mom dancing" - ready for post-prime time?
Fallon's producer, Lorne Michaels, knows a thing or two about late night. He created "Saturday Night Live," now in its 38th season, and its ratings outstrip many of fifth-ranked NBC's weeknight prime-time shows.
I'm not sure how Leno became devalued as a comic or a person.
ABC late-night host Jimmy Kimmel recently said Leno had no actual feelings. That charge was first nailed to Leno in Bill Carter's book "The Late Shift," about the battle for Johnny Carson's chair 21 years ago. It showed Leno, now 62, as ambitious to a fault. Many felt David Letterman, who is now 65, earned the job by serving in the post-"Tonight Show" time slot for 11 years, but substitute host Leno leapfrogged past him.
I was at the Los Angeles news conference when NBC announced that the job had gone to Leno, who did a victory lap on a Harley. I shouted a question: Did he feel used in the negotiations? His response: They're paying me all this money. Who's using whom?
Leno has been late-night ratings leader ever since, even in the young demographic everyone covets and which Fallon, 38, and Kimmel, 45, will compete for when the transition is complete.
Carson had the last word on all this when he appeared on Letterman's show, which moved to CBS in 1993, to pass the torch. If Johnny was America, then America hated Leno.
Leno has the oldest audience in late night - 58 years of age. But Fallon's audience is just five years younger, and his total audience has slipped by 1 million as younger viewers shop around. A wounded Leno, meanwhile, is taking potshots - in biting-the-hand-that-feeds you fashion - at NBC in his monologues. He called their executives the snakes St. Patrick drove out of Ireland.
I don't watch Leno, but the tide turned against him so swiftly I almost feel sorry for him.
I fast-forward through Fallon's nightly monologue to get to his "SNL"-type skits and the musical performances.
His parody of Willow Smith's "Whip My Hair," with Fallon as Neil Young and Bruce Springsteen as a younger version of himself, is typical of the generational mashups that make him accessible to viewers of all ages.
Earlier this month, Fallon and Justin Timberlake imitated Michael McDonald singing "Row, Row, Row Your Boat," with McDonald joining in. Timberlake's weeklong stint to promote his new album on Fallon was epic. Their chemistry reminded me of the groove Carson had when his buddies were on.
Fallon's weak spot is his interviews. They are so often with people he knows or admires that they cross a line from personal to cloying.
But there is a distinctive comic edge to all he does.
And just imagine: When Fallon inherits Johnny's chair, The Roots will be the "Tonight Show" band!
Arbitron runs a subscription service and hates it when newspapers report the results of the radio station ratings survey they want people to pay for. There's nothing they can do to me, but they can make life miserable for whoever slipped them to me.
So I defer to their tyranny. Listing the station rankings, however, and whether they are up or down, is apparently fair use.
I'll put the top 10 here, but you can see the complete list of all 44 stations on my blog, The Dudek Abides (www.jsonline.com/blogs/dudek).
The ratings reflect the percentage of quarter-hours a station earns out of all listening within a specific period.
• The top 10 stations in the February survey among listeners 25 to 54 are: WMIL-FM (106.1); WMYX-FM (99.1), up 3 share points from last February; WISN-AM (1130), up 2 share points; WRIT-FM (95.7); WHQG-FM (102.9); WXSS-FM (103.7); WLWK-FM (94.5); WTMJ-AM (620); WLDB-FM (93.3); and WLUM-FM (102.1).
• Among the public and community-supported stations, WUWM-FM (89.7) ranked No. 21 in the overall market, down 2.6 share points; WYMS-FM (88.9), also known as RadioMilwaukee, ranked No. 24, WHAD-FM (90.7) ranked No. 26 and WMSE-FM (91.7) ranked No. 32.
• Among the sports stations, WSSP-AM (1250) ranked No. 17, WAUK-AM (540) ranked No. 18 and WOKY-AM (920) ranked No. 31.
• The top 10 stations among listeners ages 18 to 34 are: WMIL; WXSS; WHQG, up 5 share points from last year; WLUM; WMYX, up 2 share points; WRIT; WKKV-FM (100.7), down almost 2 share points; WISN, up 3.5 share points; WRNW-FM (97.3); and WLDB.
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Measuring the Cost of Ending Hunger Expert Meeting
The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD), International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) and Cornell University are convening a meeting of donors and experts to discuss the methodology used in the report Ending Hunger: what would it cost? and how it can help build consensus for the most effective interventions to end hunger, including through a special journal issue.
The report employs a first-of-its kind model that combines macro-economic data with household surveys. We found that it will cost on average an extra USD 11 billion of public money per year from 2016 to 2030 to largely end hunger, part of Sustainable Development Goal 2 (SDG2). USD 4 billion of the additional spending needs to come from donors. The remaining USD 7 billion will come from poor countries themselves.Since the launch of the report in November 2016, there has been broad interest from academics, economic modellers and donors, to understand how the model works. There have also been calls for more robust evidence and greater consensus on the most effective interventions to achieve SDG2.
The goal of this workshop is to explain the IFPRI-IISD methodology and discuss how it can be used to contribute to more robust evidence on the most effective interventions. The meeting will start with a detailed presentation of the methodology; it's strengths, limits, and how it can be used for future modeling efforts. The second day will focus on the pathway to building consensus among academics, modellers and donors through a special journal issue on the most effective interventions to achieve SDG2.
Tuesday 18 July
8.45 - 9.00 Coffee
9.00 - 9.15 Introduction and purpose of the meeting
Scott Vaughan, President & CEO, International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) (tbc)
9.15 - 11.00 Presentation of the methodology for Ending Hunger: what would it cost?
David Laborde and Tess Lallemant, International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI)
Moderator: Carin Smaller, IISD
11.00 - 11.15 Coffee break
11.15 – 12.30 Question & answer session on the methodology
Moderator: Ammad Bahalim, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF)
12.30 – 13.30 Lunch
13.30 – 15.00 Effective interventions for ending hunger: what does the literature say?
Livia Bizikova, IISD
Moderator: Jaron Porciello, Cornell University
15.00 – 15.15 Coffee break
15.15 – 16.30 Effective interventions for ending hunger: what can be costed?
David Laborde, IFPRI
Moderator: David Hegwood, USAID
19.30 Dinner at Hotel Les Armures in the old town of Geneva (Rue du Puits-Saint-Pierre 1, 1204 Geneva)
Wednesday 19 July
8.45 - 9.00 Coffee
9.00 – 11.00 Introduction to the special journal issue
Jaron Porciello, Cornell University and Sarah Zoubek, Duke University (tbc)
Moderator: Ammad Bahalim, BMGF
11.00 - 11.15 Coffee Break
11.15 – 12.30 Improving agriculture and food policy making through coordinated systematic reviews
Jaron Porciello, Cornell University
Moderator: (tbc)
12.30 – 13.00 Next steps
Carin Smaller, IISD
13.00 – 14.00 Lunch and end of meeting
More information: https://www.iisd.org/event/measuring-cost-ending-hunger-expert-meeting
Chateau de Penthes - Geneva


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Please help have I fried the cpu?
Hi all I'm in a little bit of a pickle a friend asked me to have a look at his PC as it wasn't starting very well, it was booting as far as the windows front screen (the one with the little bar running) and then rebooting in a loop.
I noticed that it was covered in dust and I mean covered in dust especially between the heatsink and fan so I started to take out the components and clean everything, this was going ok until I tried to take the heat sink off the processor I wiggled the heatsink to free it from the CPU and as I lifted it both the heatsink and the CPU came away together the CPU pin/bar that is used to insert the CPU was still in the lowered position. So anyway I gently prized the CPU away from the heatsink and noticed that the thermal paste had hardened to a hard black mess so I cleaned the heatsink and processor with a little touch of methylated spirit on a clean cloth then added new thermal paste and replaced everything and rebooted and to my horror the PC didn't work, it sounded as if it was going through the usual routine I could hear it booting in to the hard drive but nothing on screen, I mean nothing not even the DOS screen just a blank screen.
I have taken the ram out and dont hear any beeps from the computer.
What have I done have I fried the mobo or the CPU?
Please help!
The Mobo is an Gigabyte model ga-8simlnf
and the pcu is Intel celeron 2.66/256/533
sl7dl Malay
Skt 478
Have you pulled the CPU again to be sure all the pins are present and straight?
Yeah I have had a quick look at it and all the pins look fine
I have the exact same Model CPU I am willing to part with and it's cheap compared to eBay!
I was told that a quick test for the processor is to remove the heatsink and fan and boot up the computer and if the processor heats that it should be ok.
I noticed that a few of the pins weren't perfectly straight so I straightened them and tried this and it heats and I thought magic but when I replaced the hs&fan it was the same result blank screen.
i would highly stress the fact that this cannot be done with all cpu's. i did the same test on one of my older athlon cpu's and it literally blew the die apart within 2 seconds and burned my hand.
only the larger Dies (like the P1/II/III and K6-2/3) were able to do these, however, the newer ones that have this itty-bitty dot for the actual chip, has no way to dissipate the heat enough for that few seconds before it overheats and destroys the processor. Usually, the smaller the center is (the actual die), the worse it will fare under this type of test.
Athlons/Semprons/Durons and P4/Later Celerons were the ones that you cannot do this to no matter what without having a definite risk of them blowing up.
This is just a hint for people thinking of doing this. BE CAREFUL!


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"Understanding yesterday, for the benefit of today and tomorrow"
Welcome to Kibworth History Society's website.
There are lots of articles and items of interest for all age groups -
Please use the drop down menus to locate topics you wish to explore. Our website is updated at regular intervals and new items added as research tasks are completed.
Your observations and questions will be most welcome. Maybe you have a local history memory or article that you would like to contribute to the website? Please email us on email@example.com
New 'People' page added; John Kenney, artist and illustrator of Thomas the Tank Engine books. By Valerie Payne, his niece.
'Memories of Kibworth Harcourt Congregational Chapel', by Betty Ward, added to Memories Page
New 'Allsort' added: Aviator Amy Johnson & Lt Cdr W E Fletcher, son of Canan Fletcher of Kibworth. By Mike Gunnill.
Visit by the Iliff Family of Kansas, USA -
46233 Duchess of Sutherland at Kibworth on 17.12.2016 working the London to York Yuletide Express. See News page.
New page added: 'Kibworth During WWII' by Norman Harrison
New 'Memory' added: 'Memories of Weir Lodge' by John Tillotson
Guided Walks, led by members of the Society, around the Heritage Trails of any of the Kibworth Harcourt, Kibworth Beauchamp, and Smeeton Westerby villages can be arranged for visiting groups, societies, and individuals. We have found from experience that groups larger than 12 people require two guides, and these would be provided. A suitable donation to the Society would be appreciated.
Please contact Norman Harrison or George Weston for further details.


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Thread: Grand Master Angel Blancia
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Grand Master Angel Blancia
Hoooo-boy! Just got this on my yahoo history group:
First message:
Its first time that the whole world knowing this story in martial arts and soon i send the true story of this Blancia Family.
National Artists Heroes of the Philippines Grand Master Angel L. Blancia
His mind power, strong conviction, confident and knowledgeable
16 years actual experienced serving in different countries during
the world war second between life and death most of the timed; residue in his chivalry mind to restored the school of martial arts
in the Phillippines. Excellency Grand Master Angel Blancia theorized
the following form of martial arts. Proficient by introducing
the Kung-Fu, Kung-Fu Ballet Dance,
Kung-Fu Ballet Dance Doce Pares, Tai-Chi, Combat Fighting Blades, Sword Fighting Blades, Mat Fighting, Deadly Maneuver,Treachery Fighting Teakwondo, judo, karate, Boxe, Wrestling, Ji-Jutsu, Kickboxing, Muay-Thai, Aikido, Shubokai, Chekuan,
Club Stick with specified the code of Doce Pares Arnis Eskrima,
Chivalric Art known Cali, Yoga Culture,
Yoga Culture Dynamic Dance, Yoga Culture Static,
Tea-boo Jazz Modern and Massage Therapy.
The only one Full time pioner Grand Master profounded,
founder the following form of martial arts in the Philippines
way back 1959. Bravery with proficient desired to share
his knowledge about the martial arts. He is the author and source
to open their minds of the Filipinos nor other nationality practitoner
had undergone traing of his teaching what martial is.
Remarkable 16 years in war with 30 any half years recollection.
His chivalry mind resemblance inherited from descendant.
A decade fantastic remarkable endeavors
of Grand Master Angel Blancia remains from generation
to generation and globalize in the whole world;
he is physically death but his shadow show us,
remain always and forever never stop his heroic symbolism
what so called a national hereos.
Second message:
After i show the true picture of Dan Inosanto, Leo Gaje Tortal, Richard Bustillo, Remy Presas, Mike Inayan, Ciriaco Canete etc.... with thier one Grand Master Angel L. Blancia and the picture are authentic and original.
Good reading.
Originairy From Philippines, Iloilo City Arevalo, Panay Island
The Grand Master Angel L.Blancia who is the Founder of Arts Filipino. And that he is the only founder of CLUB STICK DOCE PARES CHIVALRIC ARTS (CALI) ARNIS ESKRIMA, SWORD FIGHTING BLADES , MÂT FIGHTING , COMBAT FIGHTREACHERY FIGHTING, TREACHERY FIGHTING TEAKWONDO, DEADLY MANEUVER, GRAPPLING, YOGA CULTURE, THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE, SHOBUKAI, CHAKUAN and to teach in more the WRESTLING, KARATE, JUDO, BOXING, KICKBOXING, JI-JITSU, AIKIDO, MUAY-THAI, KUNG-FU, TAI-CHI.
The only Grand Master of the Philippines Angel L Blancia had thousands of Students such Gourverneurs, Mayor, Membre of the Congress, Judges, Avocats, Doctors, Politiciens, homes of businesses, etc..., and it had the task to teach with soldiers, Chefs, Caporals, Générals, Sergents, Colonels, Police forces, Guards of Safety measures etc.... which came from everywhere from the country. With this groups it was into private. It had several groups of Filippino group and other nationality of the world who came involved near the Grand Master Maestro, Pops Angel L Blancia and her two Master Jann Philippides G. Blancia, Master Diomydes G. Blancia, Master & Yoga Culture Gladys G. Blancia, Master Gloria G. Blancia specifically taught the Kung fu, Tai-Chi, and Yoga Culture.
And here some names students: Sébastien Inosanto, Dan Inosanto, Mike Inayan, Grace Inayan, Caring Inayan, Mae Inayan, Jason Inayan, Edwin Moquesda, Edgar Cordova, Rene Latosa, Jerson Nene Tortal SR, Jerson Nene Tortal Jr. Corrado Tortal, Leo Gaje Tortal Jr. Richard Bustillo, Leo Giron, Floro Villabrille, Sid Asuncion, Robert Ng, Edgar Sulite, Angel Cabalas, John Lacoste, Rolland Dantes, Euligio Canete, Florentino Canete, Dionisio Canete, Carioco Canete, Conrodo Canete, Bo Sayoc Baltazar, Franscisco Benedicto, Remy Presas Juan Latosa, Pedro Latosa, Bobby Taboada, Dante Basco, Max Samiento,Vincent Cabales, Rene Tongson, Samuel Dulay, Nate Defensor, F Visitacion, Arsenio Advincula, Edwin Chiongson, Anciong Bacon, Famille Gonzalez, Famille Salinas, Famille Illustrisimo, Famille Elmer Ybanez Père et fils, Famille Bacon, Famille Padilla, Famille Suanico, Famille Abregana, Famille Galang and many more ... it was generation of Grand Master Angel L. Blancia.
The Grand Master Angel L Blancia who worked in armed American in combat operation armed (USAFFE) during the Second World War with 1941 up to 1945. And from 1948 up to 1957, it east were going to live in the United States and it was promoted as Private Supervisory Chef, and it worked for armed American, where it was assigned A went worked with Okinawa Japon, India, Vietnam, Korea, Vénézuala, Cindad Mexico,, Asia est, Dilligham, Guam, Miami, Alaska, Thaillande et Hong Kong, there it meet his/her young friend Bruce Lee who teaches the combination of the martial arts. Grand Master Angel L Blancia A lived San Francisco the USA.
After its military service, it is turned over to live in the Philippines (Panay Guimaras) for met his future wife Monserrat Gabo there.
In 1959, they moved in NÉGROS-OCCIDENTAL La Carlota, and it started to open the first school of the martial arts in the Philippines. Chivaleric Arts & Club of Yoga Culture and club of Defense & Forbidden Oriental Fighting Arts Chinese Kung fu. Club Stick Doce Pares Chivalric Arts (Cali) Arnis Eskrima. And for taught in Island Panay, Iloilo City, Capiz, Antique, Tigbauan, Alkan/Kalibo, Négros/Bacolod, Cebu, Pangasinan, Mindanao, Masbate, Davao city, Ilocos sur/Baguio et Manille. It needed assistance of its family for y capacities involved of the thousands Filippino, its two sons, and his/her two daughters taught in several area of the Philippines with their father the Grand Master Angel L Blancia.
They had two son and four girls which learned the martial arts from their father such as the Kung fu, Tai-Chi, Yoga Culture, Dynamic Yoga Culture, Yoga Dance Ballet, Moderne Tea-Bo Jazz, Club of Stick with exercise, Turbo Dance With Exercises, Grappling, Taekwondo, Ji-Jitsu, KickBoxing, Muay-Thai, Aikido, Shobukai, Chakuan Therapeutic Massage, Boxes, Judo, Wrestling, the Self-defence and Arts Filipino Club Stick Doce Pares (Cali) Chivalric Arts Arnis Eskrima, Sword Fighting Blades, Combat Fighting Blades etc...
The original of the Blancia family lies in Arts Filipino which is Ci-high mentioned in heading. The Grand Master Gloria Blancia Thirnish kept in the greatest secrecy which she knew Arts Filipino because her father Angel L. Blancia in ( 1988 ),Diomydes G. Blancia ( 1985 )Expert in Club Stick Doce Pares Cali Eskrima Arnis, Jann Philippides G. Blancia ( 1992 )Expert in Sword fighting, Combat Fighting Blades, Victoria G. Blancia Expert in indicates clothes industry of vétements martial arts his death for their originalities and their talents ( Skills ) in Arts Filipino Doce Pares Arnis Eskrima, Sword Fighting Blades, Mât Fighting, Combat Fighting Blades, Treachery Fighting Teakwondo, Deadly Maneuver, Therapeutic Massage, Yoga Culture ETC...., have were afraid which their popularity crosses the borders of the Philippines, because the Blancia family is the only founder is original of Arts Filipino.
After the death of their brother Jann Philippides in 1992, Gladys and Mercedese received death threats if they continued with training with Arts Filipino Doce Pares Arnis Eskrima, Sword Fighting Blades, Combat Fighting Blades, etc...
Gloria received the same message but his mother would have said to him: you will remain at the house now, his mother will keep secret that it is the next one, if it becomes popular.
The Blancia family are very known in Iloilo City Arevalo the Philippines because they are the Founder of Arts Filipino.
Since the death of his/her brother Jann Philippides, Gloria G Blancia is the only surviving one of the Blancia line is been entrusted knowledge and wisdom to continue the teaching of his/her father.
It is one of the most beautiful inheritance of the culture of the Philippines which remained hidden with the eyes of the world. And today, the Grand Master Gloria Blancia Thirnish wants to pay homage to his father, his brothers his sister who died and with the people of the Philippines, and with his family which are in the Philippines,and with its family which are danger in the Philippines Iloilo City.
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was the only one Grand Master from Philippines Iloilo City Arevalo and
i putting soon the picture original and authentic in the section photo
who proove the true story.
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Where do you take Taijutsu in Memphis?
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"residue in his chivalry mind to restored the school of martial arts "
Eh?" The reason elite level MMAists don't fight with aikido is the same reason elite level swimmers don't swim with their lips." - Virus
" I shocked him with my skills on the ice becuase Wing Chun is great for hockey fighting." - 'Sifu' Milt Wallace
"Besides, as you might already know (from Virus, for example) - there's only 1 wing chun and it sucks big time" - Tonuzaba
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"That said, if he blocked my hip on a drop nage, I would extend my leg into a drop tai Otoshi and slam him so hard his parents would die." - MTripp
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Yeah . . . reading it made my eyes hurt.
Who is this guy?
--J.D.Why yes, I still have sand in my vagina! It is because I am a lying cowardly child who got buttfucked by MEANIE Doctor X! I also do not know the Latin and it makes me cry!!--Phrost
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"Sifu, I"m niether - I'm a fire dragon so don't **** with me!"
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Ok, I'm confused.
If the guy is old school Doce Pares Society I'll accept that he's a badass, but are we supposed to appreciate his skill? Be trying to learn from the daughter mentioned? Think that everyone else who ever taught FMA is a fraud if they don't credit this guy lineage wise?
imarubber, what are you trying to say and would it be better said in Martial Arts History?
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I like how one of the styles which he residued in his chivalry mind was "Deadly Maneuver". Where can I learn Deadly Maneuver? Is it stuff like jumping off a cliff or abruptly swerving into oncoming traffic or something? Or is it just a class on how to explain to people that you're a better martial artist than they are because you never spar or fight in any way? Becuase over here we call that "Taijutsu"."[Fighting for Points] is doubtless very pretty, and invariably draws applause, but preferences should always be given to blows that do some business, to good straight hits that do something toward finishing the fight.
A man who has carefully trained for brilliant tapping play, will find himself considerably out of it in case he is called upon to do any real work."
-A.J. Newton, Boxing.
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"Proficient by introducing the Kung-Fu, Kung-Fu Ballet Dance, Kung-Fu Ballet Dance Doce Pares,"
"Mat Fighting, Deadly Maneuver,Treachery Fighting Teakwondo"
"Chivalric Art known Cali, Yoga Culture, Yoga Culture Dynamic Dance, Yoga Culture Static, Tea-boo Jazz Modern"
also...:"And here some names students: Sébastien Inosanto, Dan Inosanto" That shouldn't be too hard to verify...
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Although to be fair, there is actually a lot of difference between Kung Fu, Kung Fu Ballet Dance, and Kung Fu Ballet Dance Doce Pares which is seldom appreciated by those without chivalric residue in their minds."[Fighting for Points] is doubtless very pretty, and invariably draws applause, but preferences should always be given to blows that do some business, to good straight hits that do something toward finishing the fight.
A man who has carefully trained for brilliant tapping play, will find himself considerably out of it in case he is called upon to do any real work."
-A.J. Newton, Boxing.
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When you're preparing for a first date, you definitely want to make a great impression.
The way you present yourself could determine whether you get a second date, and this could lead to a fun and exciting relationship. Here are a few tips that will boost your confidence on your date and ensure that you have a great time.
Be Punctual
Show respect to your date by showing up on time. This gives the impression that you value both your time and your date's time. This starts the date off on the right foot and sets the tone for an enjoyable evening.
Dress For the Occasion
It's important to dress appropriately for your date. For instance, custom mens tuxedo's are a must for any formal affair. However, if you're heading to a trendy restaurant and catching a movie afterward, a tailored pair of jeans and a blazer is appropriate. When you dress according to where your date will be, this shows off your sense of style and gives the impression that you're socially aware.
Don't Forget Good Hygiene
While you don't want to overwhelm your date with strong-smelling cologne or perfume, you do want to make sure you smell pleasant and alluring. It's also a good idea to carry scented hand lotion and breath mints with you so you won't feel uncomfortable getting close to your date if the evening is going well.
Listen More Than You Talk
Remember not to dominate the conversation during your date. Show your date that you're attentive and want to know more about him/her. While it's important to share details about yourself so the two of you can get to know each other, you don't want to make it seem that your life and accomplishments are more important or interesting than your date's.
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Of course, when you're on a date, it's essential to practice manners. For instance, if you have to step away to go to the restroom, don't stay away too long. This can give the impression that you're not interested in the date. Also, don't use your phone during a date. Excessive texting and calling when you're trying to get to know someone can be distracting and off-putting.
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Coffee is a popular beverage that is heavily consumed in the United States. With a coffee shop on practically every corner, it is difficult not to join the coffee craze that has swept the nation.

There are many varieties of coffees, but they are prepared in two main ways: filtered and unfiltered. Filtered coffees are the most common mode of preparation in the United States and involve brewing the coffee through a filter. Unfiltered coffees, also known as "boiled" coffees, do not employ a filter and include espresso, Turkish coffees, and French press coffees.

Coffee contains many ingredients, most notably caffeine, chlorogenic acid, and chemicals called diterpenes. Many studies have examined the health benefits of coffee, paying particularly close attention to caffeine. Some studies have even suggested that drinking coffee may prevent diseases such as type II diabetes mellitus, Parkinson's disease, certain types of liver cancer – and possibly improve your heart health by lowering your cholesterol and triglyceride levels.

Can Coffee Lower Your Lipid Levels?

To date, coffee consumption has not been directly associated with cardiovascular disease, but some studies reveal that some forms of coffee may adversely affect your lipid profile.

Although most studies have noted that filtered coffee has a neutral effect on lipid levels, unfiltered coffee appears to increase LDL, total cholesterol, and triglycerides in some studies. Two diterpenes found in high amounts in unfiltered coffee, cafestol and kahweol, have been found to actually raise cholesterol levels. These studies examined different types of unfiltered coffee, as well as coffee oil. Most studies have indicated that individuals consuming roughly 60 milligrams of cafestol (equivalent to ten cups of unfiltered, French press coffee or two grams of coffee oil) may raise total cholesterol levels by an average of about 20%. This is largely due to an increase in low density lipoprotein(LDL) levels and triglyceride levels.High density lipoproteins(HDL) do not appear to be affected. It is thought that filtered coffee does not have this effect because the diterpenes are caught in the filter – and not included in the coffee consumed.

Although the mechanism by which cafestol and kahweol raised cholesterol were largely unknown, one study indicates that this compound may activate a protein called farsenoid X receptor (FXR) in the intestine, which affects a gene called fibroblast growth factor 15 (FGF15). When this gene is activated, it can reduce the effects of three genes in the liver involved in cholesterol regulation. In other words, cholesterol levels increase when cafestol and kahweol are present due to their ability to activate this gene.

More studies are needed to examine the effect of coffee on lipid levels, since the results from some of these studies have been mixed. In the meantime, if you are trying to watch your cholesterol and triglyceride levels, you may want to lower your consumption of unfiltered coffee beverages if you drink large amounts of this beverage frequently. Additionally, you should watch out for some of the things you are adding to your coffee. Heavy cream, sugar, chocolate syrup, and caramel can add calories to your coffee – and could raise your cholesterol and triglyceride levels if you consume these items on a regular basis.

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Karabudak E, Turkozu D, Koksal E. Association Between Coffee Consumption and Serum Lipid Profile. Exp Ther Med 2015;9:1841-1846.

Bonita JS, Mandarano M, Shuta D. Coffee and Cardiovascular Disease: In Vitro, Cellular, Animal, and Human Studies. Pharmacol Res. 2007 Mar;55(3):187-98.

Cai L, Ma D, Zhang Y et al. The Effect of Coffee Consumption on Serum Lipids: a Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Eur J Clin Nutr 2012;66:872-877.

Ranheim T, Halvorsen B. Coffee Consumption and Human Health—Benefit or Detrimental? Mechanisms for Effects of Coffee Consumption on Different Risk Factors for Cardiovascular Disease and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. Mol Nutr Food Res. 2005;49(3):274-84.

Ricketts ML, Boekschoten MV, Kreeft AJ, et al. The Cholesterol-Raising Factor From Coffee Beans, Cafestol, as an Agonist Ligand for the Farnesoid and Pregane X receptors. Mol Endocrinol. 2007 Apr 24 epub.


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I have had to opportunity to talk to many great and inspiring Veteran Entrepreneurs in the past two years. They come from all branches, and all walks of life. They have started some amazing companies. Below are 10 (but by no means all) of the great quotes from my interviews.
- "Everyone looks at these cases of guys that are wildly successful right out of the gate. I will say that is the exception and not the rule…..The elevator to success is broken, you have got to take the stairs." – Matt "Griff" Griffin, Founder Combat Flip Flops, Episode 47
- "This is going to be a huge part of your life….make sure you believe in what you are doing." – Greg Call, Founder PatriotMove, Episode 46
- "I don't get wrapped up in over thinking the pivot… This isn't working let's go, move, do it, make a difference." –Fred Wellman, Founder ScoutComms, Episode 38
- "For 8 months I slept in my car between activities….I don't think other people out there would be as willing to live as low to the ground and as sleep deprived as I did, but to a regular military person you just make some strong coffee and drive on … " – Justen Garrity, Founder Veteran Compost, Episode 24
- "You need to be the chief Kool-Aid drinker of what you are doing. You need to believe in it more than any other human alive." –Edward Domain, Founder Techli, Episode 75
- "Don't Get Wrapped Up in the superficial stuff or the trivial stuff. Don't worry about a name or a title or even entities.. the first thing you have to do if you want to start a business is sell …if you can sell something you can start a business." – Tom Morkes, Founder Insurgent Publishing, Episode 32
- "If you have an idea, the worst thing you can do is just hold on to that idea and never action on it…You have to become a person of action and intent. You have to start. If you don't start, it doesn't exist." –Evan Hafer, Co-Founder TwistRate, Episode 51
- "I am not a gambler. I don't like to gamble because I can't control the outcome, but I am more than willing to bet on myself." – Carl Churchill, Co-Founder Lock-n-Load Java, Episode 26
- "If you have it in you to take that oath, then you have it in you to start a business and to succeed at it…" – Greg Coleman, Co-Founder Nexercise, Episode 72
- "I would absolutely encourage veterans to pursue this path…If you can live with the fact that you might fail, and that's ok…you can do it…there is no better status symbol right now than to be a veteran entrepreneur. People want us to succeed…we have spent careers defending the American Dream of business ownership, and now it is our time to participate in that dream of business ownership." – Craig Cummings, Co-Founder RideScout, Episode 62
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Vincent D'Onofrio knows when his mob-leader is expected back. But he ain't saying.
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The 'Clerks' director has already asked the executive producer in charge of The CW series to let him direct something in the fall event.
No release date yet, but the showrunner and others are starting to talk about what fans can expect from the Netflix ensemble series.
The failure of 'Daredevil' in his eyes was enough to push Ben Affleck to try again … this time with Batman.
When that second season will start, however, is anyone's guess.
The acclaimed director, whose resume also includes 'Orange is the New Black' and 'Dexter,' will set the tone for the upcoming Marvel series.
The legendary geek icon is joining the Marvel Universe.
The premiere date was almost an after-thought, as if Marvel already had released it.
Netflix has set the table for its next Marvel series: "Iron First." It debuts just in time for St. Patrick's Day binging on March 17.
The 'Luke Cage' character is already an integral part of the 'Defenders' world now…
They can't even save themselves.
With their entire main lineup cast, and three of its series having premiered by the end of this year, Marvel and Netflix's The Defenders series…
For those of you binge-watching the entire second season of Marvel's Daredevil on Netflix today, you might want to stick around…
With Daredevil season two set to premiere near the end of this month, and after making his onscreen introduction at the end of last year…
After making his introduction to the Marvel TV universe late last year in Jessica Jones, Mike Colter's Luke Cage is preparing for his own Netflix series set to premiere sometime later this year, and it looks like we might finally know when. Colter has been fairly busy over the past few months filming the series with his cast mates including a returning Rosario Dawson, Simone Missick, Frank Whaley, and more.
The series itself, which has been called a slow burn, crime thriller, both like and unlike its two Marvel predecessors, promises to be yet another exciting new outing from the Marvel television division, who just last year gave us arguably two of the best superhero adaptations of all time. If not, the best.
Like his introduction however, Netflix may have just revealed the premiere date of Luke Cage through Jessica Jones, as the latter's official Twitter account released the following image, teasing a possible November premiere date for the follow-up series:
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With Daredevil and Jessica Jones already receiving second season orders, and the former's sophomore outing set to premiere in March, how Luke Cage fits into the timeline and continuity of the other two shows will be interesting to behold. His introduction was almost perfectly done in my opinion in Jessica Jones, giving him enough set up and character development for audiences to feel a connection to him going into his standalone series this year, without taking away at all from its lead female heroine.
The November release window makes sense as well, considering Netflix's 2015 release plan with Jessica Jones and Daredevil, although as most Cage fans might agree – it certainly would have been cool if it had gotten a Christmas release.
Luke Cage may or may not premiere on Netflix in November.
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The devious defecator has disgustingly dumped his own dung on, around and inside 19 cars in Akron over the last two years.
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Project Runway Season 2
Season Finale
March 8, 2005
The crowd is hushed as they wait for the final verdict. Everybody is literally shushing each other.
Japanese sleekness and the military was Daniel's design philosophy. Michael Kors says the pieces are really pretty but, camel-colored dress, his thirteenth creation. Guest judge Debra Messing says it really brought the collection to a different place. When the judges say they didn't get the Asian undertones, Daniel looks shocked.
Santino's collection is called quiet, but he says it spoke volumes. The judges say he is too safe, but it was mature. Host Heidi Klum says the boobs weren't were they needed to be and Santino admits that he never worked on a live model but instead on dress models. He and judge Nina Garcia kind of kiss and make up.
Chloe's collection is under fire for being all dresses. She says it was her fantasy collection. Heidi says she doesn't like the matchy-matchy feel of the dresses and shrugs, and Chloe says the shrugs were meant to be taken off. Debra says Chloe's thirteenth dress was fantastic.
The crowd giggles when they see Chloe standing next to her model because she is so, shall we say, petite.
All three designers are asked what makes them so special.
Debra says Santino's line was not cohesive and judge Michal Kors says the clothes didn't fit well.
Chloe gets marks for being professional and polished and understanding a woman's body, but the collection is very one-note they say.
Daniel gets marks for range but all the judges say he has to gain experience.
The crowd erupts when Bravo cuts to a commercial and the entire restaurant starts chanting, "Chloe, Chloe, Chloe!"
Santino gets the boot and all of Farrago goes crazy. Once it is down to just two designers, the crowd is silent and hopeful.
Chloe and Daniel stand on the runway hugging as Heidi announces that Chloe won. Everyone here goes crazy with joy, jumping up and down, absolutely thrilled that she is the winner. It's all tears and cheers here.
I think Sydney Dao, Chloe's youngest sister, just said free drinks for everyone, but with all the yelling, it's hard to tell.
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August 14, 2012
Toshiba Exits Windows RT Market Before It Opens
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What might have been? That is all that will be left of Toshiba´s entry into the Windows RT market — that and likely a few prototypes. The consumer electronics maker announced this week that it was exiting the Windows RT tablet market before it even begins.And the reason all comes down to parts, as in the components necessary to build the machine. This begs the question on whether Windows RT will see other vendors fall by the wayside and whether there is in fact a real supply chain issue that could yet surface.
Toshiba isn´t exiting the tablet space altogether either. While the company has cancelled the previously announced plans to sell computer and tablet devices based on the Windows RT operating system, it will now move all its focus to devices on the alternate Windows 8 operating system.
The other outstanding question is whether this will cause consumer or even retailer confusion? Not that Windows RT and Windows 8 haven´t already done so to a large extent. While this will no doubt be a lot for some to process, the confusion is because it does in fact come down to the processors and the use of certain apps — including the up until recently dubbed "Metro" interface.
Windows 8, which is still a major departure from the interface that has existed from Windows 95 through Windows 7, relies on the traditional processors from Intel Corp and Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (AMD); while Windows RT devices are based on the ARM processor.
In Toshiba´s case the company looked to Texas Instruments to supply the processors, which were found to be in short supply.
"Toshiba has decided not to introduce Windows RT models due to delayed components that would make a timely launch impossible," Eric Paulsen, a U.S-based spokesman for Toshiba, said in the statement. "For the time being, Toshiba will focus on bringing Windows 8 products to market. We will continue to look into the possibility of Windows RT products in the future while monitoring market conditions."
Texas Instruments has not released any statement on this matter.
It was still unclear which components specifically were in question, but it also indicates that this switchover from Windows RT to Windows 8 tablets won´t be speedy. Instead it appears that Toshiba, which has long been a major player in the notebook space, will continue to concentrate on notebooks and desktop machines.
Windows RT is scheduled for an October release and will be the first version of Windows that will run on ARM-based chips. In developing the Windows RT platform Microsoft has been more involved in the development process than in previous devices.
This has reportedly caused some strife with the traditional PC makers, with complaints about the lack of software and even consumer demand for the devices. Toshiba is not the first company to exit the still-to-come Windows RT space either, as PC giant HP has shifted focus to Intel-powered tablets instead.
Texas Instruments has also supplied processors for other tablet devices in the marketplace today, including Amazon´s Kindle Fire.


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GRAPEVINE, Texas, Jun 02, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) --The Board of Directors of GameStop Corp. (NYSE: GME), the world's largest video game and entertainment software retailer, today announced the promotion of existing executives into new positions within the company. The promotions include: Daniel A. DeMatteo, Executive Chairman, from Chief Executive Officer; J. Paul Raines, Chief Executive Officer, from Chief Operating Officer; Tony D. Bartel, President, from Executive Vice President, Merchandising and Marketing; and Robert A. Lloyd, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, from Senior Vice President and Acting Interim Chief Financial Officer. As announced in January 2010, Michael K. Mauler was promoted to Executive Vice President, GameStop International.
"I am pleased to congratulate the team along with our board on the execution of this succession plan that has been two years in the making," indicated Dan DeMatteo. "Paul, Tony, Rob and Mike are filling key positions that will allow GameStop to continue its growth both here and internationally. This includes expansion into new markets and continued focus on strategic initiatives such as our new loyalty program, downloadable content (DLC) marketing and sales, and the evolution of GameStop.com into a robust digital platform."
The executive team and their areas of responsibility include:
The Board also reiterated that R. Richard (Dick) Fontaine will continue in his role as Chairman International, partnering with DeMatteo and Mauler on the strategic growth of GameStop's broad network of more than 2,000 international stores.
"GameStop has an exceptionally strong management team," offered Raines. "When a new chief executive has the opportunity to work hand-in-hand with company founders Dick Fontaine, Dan DeMatteo and GameStop Board Member Len Riggio, it allows for a unique opportunity to deliver bottom-line results within a company that has made an indelible mark as the leading retailer within the gaming industry."
Raines added that the new structure, "reflects the fact that the video game industry is evolving into different platforms beyond the console, and GameStop is well positioned as a multi-channel retailer and aggregator for all things gaming."
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Headquartered in Grapevine, TX, GameStop Corp., a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company, is the world's largest video game and entertainment software retailer. The company operates 6,486 retail stores in 17 countries worldwide. The company also operates an e-commerce site, GameStop.com, and publishes Game Informer(R) magazine, a leading multi-platform video game publication. GameStop Corp. sells new and used video game software, hardware and accessories for video game systems from Sony, Nintendo, and Microsoft. In addition, the company sells PC entertainment software, related accessories and other merchandise. General information on GameStop Corp. can be obtained at the company's corporate website: http://www.gamestopcorp.com.
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New Guitar Hero Confirmed, Returns To Rock Emphasis
Although the music genre took a steep dive last year, that doesn't mean massive franchises like Guitar Hero have stopped entirely.
There just won't be as many rhythm-based titles this year, that's all. And the new Neversoft installment has been confirmed to be Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock, set to release for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and Wii later this year. Retailers had outed the title earlier last week and then, Nintendo Power verified the news; Neversoft project lead Brian Bright has stated that Warriors of Rock "will return the emphasis of the series to rock and roll." Said Bright:
"All of the cool features and things we did in GH5--the level of polish--[are] still there. Party Play still exists. The ability to play with any instrument combination--all that stuff is still in the game. But what we strove do here is handpick all the songs…So many more people play Guitar Hero on guitar than any other instrument. We wanted to focus first and foremost on shredding kind of rock."
Furthermore, we learn that the game's story mode will be narrated by none other than Kiss frontman, Gene Simmons. As for that plot, it's supposedly going to revolve around "the Beast and the demigod of rock." Kinda like in Brutal Legend, the guitar is the source of all major power; you must assemble an army of warriors to help free the demigod and defeat the Beast. Well, okay. It's Guitar Hero so the chances of it crashing and burning are slim to none, anyway.
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I guess I'm just getting board with a concept that has been done a thousand times in a thousand different ways. Yes it was a good idea that a lot of people liked and they made bank off it. However, it would be nice to see them putting some effort into something new. Really new I mean, not like another GH..
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there is not one song in GH1,2 or 3 that i dont like.
GH4 or 5 though different story, enough of this pop BS, enough of this michael jackson BS, enough of this bon jovi BS, put out some proper rock tracks for crying out loud!!!
id kill for a guitar hero guns and roses but thats never ever going to happen :(
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Tuesday, October 18, 2011
To: Friends & Supporters
From: Gary L. Bauer
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Seven GOP candidates will debate tonight in Las Vegas, Nevada. We're just 77 days away from the Iowa caucuses, and strong showings in the remaining debates are more important than ever. Tune in to CNN at 8:00 PM ET.
Time To Celebrate
With all the bad news about the economy, you might have missed the "good news" this morning. Goldman Sachs posted a huge loss -- almost $430 million in the third quarter alone!
Isn't that great? Did you see the dancing in the streets by the Occupy Wall Street (OWS) crowd after this news? David Axelrod will no doubt release a statement today applauding this destruction of capital. Obama can proudly take credit for punishing the bankers, for bringing down this part of the evil one percenters.
I'm sure some in the OWS movement see this as a twofer: It's Goldman Sachs -- you know, "the Jews who control the international banking system." But even under Obama no profits means no taxes, and probably additional layoffs. But hey, that's just collateral damage in the cause of the greater good, right?
Obviously, I'm being sarcastic. Unfortunately, the folks occupying Zuccotti Park think they are being serious.
Be Careful What You Wish For
Seriously, folks, you may think that it is silly to suggest that some in the Occupy Wall Street movement might celebrate Goldman Sachs' troubles, but it's not. With each passing day we are learning more about the thugs taking to the streets. And while Obama is increasingly embracing the movement as his ticket to reelection, more serious Democrats are becoming alarmed at what they are finding.
Doug Schoen is one such Democrat. In an op-ed in today's Wall Street Journal, the former Clinton pollster warns Democrats not to embrace the Occupy Wall Street movement. Schoen sent one of the top researchers at his polling firm into the OWS crowd to interview 200 demonstrators. Here are some of his findings:
- 65% believe government should provide "health care, a college education, and a secure retirement—no matter the cost."
- "48% say they will vote to re-elect [Obama] in 2012, while at least a quarter won't vote."
- 31% "would support violence to advance their agenda."
Schoen writes, "What binds a large majority of the protesters together … is a deep commitment to left-wing policies: opposition to free-market capitalism and support for radical redistribution of wealth…" He bluntly concludes, "President Obama and the Democratic leadership are making a critical error in embracing the Occupy Wall Street movement -- and it may cost them the 2012 election."
Schoen's instincts are right, but we can't take anything for granted. Obama will have a huge war chest and the best campaign that money can buy. (More on that later.) But it speaks volumes about Obama's instincts that he is so eager to align himself with these radicals, and it tells you all you need to know about what a second Obama term would look like. America cannot afford four more years of Barack Obama!
Americans Blame Obama
Here's more proof that Obama and his liberal allies are making a mistake bashing Wall Street. According to the latest Gallup poll, 30% of Americans blame "big financial institutions" for the poor economy, but 64% blame "the federal government." Last time I checked, Barack Obama was in charge of the federal government. But rather than take responsibility for his failed policies, Obama is desperately resorting to class warfare and envy.
Moreover, the latest CNN poll finds that 59% of Americans think Obama's policies will fail. Only 36% think Obama's ideas will work. This is bad news for Barack Obama and the Occupy Wall Street movement. Americans aren't buying their snake oil socialism!
Rush Criticizes Cantor
A few weeks ago, House Majority Leader Eric Cantor made headlines for referring to the Occupy Wall Street protestors as "mobs." Cantor was right then. But last weekend, Cantor seemed to recant. He told Chris Wallace on Fox News Sunday, "We agree that there's too much income disparity in this country." That didn't sit well with Rush Limbaugh, who criticized Cantor for accepting the left's flawed premise. On his show yesterday, Limbaugh said:
"This is called 'snatching defeat from the jaws of victory.' …So once again, the agenda is set by the left. They set a premise. We, instead of ignoring it or nuking it, accept it and then tinker with it. 'Yeah, well, we have a better idea. We have a better way of doing this, solving the whole notion of income inequality.'"
With all due respect to my friend Leader Cantor, Limbaugh has a point. The media misrepresent the Occupy Wall Street crowd as part of the mainstream. Thankfully honest Democrats like Doug Schoen are stepping forward to refute that lie. There is no excuse for conservative leaders in Congress to be cowering. They should be on the attack.
Call out the Occupy Wall Street movement for what it is -- a radical anti-free enterprise, socialist movement that is infected with anti-Semitism. If Obama and Nancy Pelosi want to embrace it, fine. Shame on them for doing so. But do not concede an inch. The stakes are too great.
Why Your Support Matters
I'm not asking right now, but I want you to remember this item the next time I do ask for your financial support.
In the past three months alone, Barack Obama raised $70 million for his 2012 campaign. What is he doing with all that money? According to the New York Times, Obama has already spent nearly $90 million on his reelection efforts. He has paid campaign workers in 38 states and 200 staffers at his reelection headquarters in Chicago. His campaign brags that in recent months it has opened "three new field offices every week."
The candidate who raises the most money most often wins. I'm not suggesting that that is right; I am merely reporting a fact. And the reason is simple. More money means a candidate can run a better campaign. He can get his message out, define his opponent through negative or contrast ads and do the hard work of turning out targeted voters.
A lot of things contributed to Obama's victory in 2008 -- the economy, unpopular wars, the chance to make history, etc. A lot of good people bought into the hype about hope and change. But money played an outsized role too. For example, a recent Politico article noted that Obama deployed a volunteer army of "about 20,000 strong working out of 50 offices…"
My friends, that wasn't one office in every state of the country -- that was 50 offices just in the state of Colorado!
Colorado had voted for the GOP candidate in eight of the previous nine presidential races. But it voted for Obama by nine points in 2008. That's the kind of a campaign that Obama's historic war chest enabled him to run. It allowed him to compete in and win reliably "Red" states like Colorado, Indiana, North Carolina and Virginia.
Again, my friends, we cannot afford to take this race for granted. I know many of you are supporting your church, synagogue and other worthy causes. But for many liberals, government is their god, politics is their religion, and they are literally "tithing" to left-wing causes and candidates.
I don't believe we need to match the left dollar-for-dollar. But I do know that we cannot afford to risk being outspent as badly as we were in 2008. And that is why your support for our work is so important!


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A long time ago (early 90's) I was invited to do a piece for Ed Yordon's rag, American Programmer. The issue was about code reuse. Just to be contrary, I wrote about "The Case for Starting Over" and went into the software ageing process. The overall design and implementation can handle some kinds of changes, but not others.
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Bishop Francis Quinn, who served as bishop of Sacramento from 1979 until his resignation at the age of 72 in 1993, has called for a Vatican Council III to examine Church teaching on human sexuality.
"So many of the issues that Catholics deal with-- divorce, homosexuality, premarital sex -- center around sexuality and affect how they connect with the Church," Bishop Quinn said. "We need to move beyond this circular logic and look at what is really happening in people's lives." Bishop Quinn made his remarks on the evening he received the an award for his work with the homeless.
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Jul. 05, 2010 11:34 PM ET USA
Memo to this 88-year bishop emertius: in Vatican III, Vatican IV, or Vatican V, sexual sins will still be sins, still be committed, and still condemn souls to hell. What's needed now is for people and especially the people who are influencing popular culture to examine their own lives and what they promote. We never need to "move beyond" the call to repentance and conversion of life.
Posted by: Chestertonian -
Jul. 05, 2010 7:36 PM ET USA
"The Christian ideal has not been tried and found wanting; it has been found difficult and left untried." - G.K. Chesterton, Chapter 5, What's Wrong With The World, 1910. Chesterton remains relevant 100 years later; Quinn remains irrelevant after less than 20.
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Jul. 05, 2010 6:48 PM ET USA
Instant relief to realize this won't occur.
Posted by: -
Jul. 05, 2010 5:57 PM ET USA
Yeah, sure, and mathematicians need to examine their teaching on division by zero, and physicists on the law of gravity, and chemists on toxic substances. How can we connect with the world if we're mired in this circular logic?
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Jul. 05, 2010 5:47 PM ET USA
Ah,yes...just what we Catholics need:another council to cause confusion and to align us more with the often misguided values of the secular world.Has this bishop forgotten that to be a Catholic means taking up Christ's Cross daily- yes,life is not easy,but bending the Church's venerable moral teachings to suit present-day morality (or lack thereof) is not going to be in the best interests of any Catholic.I agree with Lucius that the bishop needs a refresher course on the Catholic faith-and fast.
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Jul. 05, 2010 1:20 PM ET USA
Examine the dates of his bishopric - 1972-93 - and know all one needs to about "what is really going on"... then run like heck in the other direction!!
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Jul. 05, 2010 10:37 AM ET USA
Any time you hear calls for Vatican III there's a good chance there is mischief afoot. That's the case here. What examination? These teachings on sexuality are the perennial teachings of the Church which conflict with those of the world? Circular logic? What does that mean? The good bishop I think needs a refresher course on the Catholic Faith.
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Jul. 05, 2010 9:02 AM ET USA
".....and look at what is really happening in people's lives." We don't need another council to figure that one out. Those that ignore church teaching on the above-mentioned issues are objectively living disordered lives and separating themselves from the Church (although not necessarily by excommunication). Church teaching doesn't need to change. People's behavior need to change. Also,those entrusted with the care of souls need to keep their eyes focused on what really matters-eternal salvation