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American democracy: World's best system, if you can buy it
Published 7:59 pm, Tuesday, July 3, 2012
As Americans survey the state of their union this 4th of July, what we see is curiously like the view had by crew of a U.S. weather ship plying the North Atlantic in May of 1941, before our entry into World War II.
The little weather boat suddenly spotted a huge battleship steaming south at high speed. Another big warship weighed into view. Suddenly, salvos of 14- and 15-inch projectiles started flying. Fire from Germany's battleship Bismarck and Britain's H.M.S. Prince of Wales soared far overhead.
Americans nowadays see big, rich, entrenched interests firing over their heads.
Oil and coal companies not only foul our air, but dominate our airwaves. Men running for president come to our state not to meet the voters, but to raise money. Our leaders take questions, from those who pay $35,800-a-couple -- or a little less for Mitt Romney -- and gather at mansions in Medina.
Nativists can boast, and cite longevity, that democracy in America created by our Founders is the best form of government yet devised by man- or womankind. It certainly is that, particularly if you can buy it.
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Sure, individuals can still make a difference in America.
A group of Catholic sisters, "Nuns on the Bus" made headlines and thousands of friends with a 2,700-mile Iowa-to-Washington, D.C., journey through the districts of reactionary congressmen. They were protesting a House-passed budget that slashes Head Start, Medicaid, Food Stamps, Women Infants & Children and other programs that help those on the margins of society.
Our latest civil rights movement, the drive for full equality -- including the right of marriage for couples of the same sex -- has gathered greater force and gained ground faster than previous movements for racial and gender equality.
Still, the gay community has hedge fund managers to deploy in its bid for full equality, while goes a ways toward explaining why barriers are coming down . . . while the path to full citizenship for law-abiding immigrants remains blocked, with new barriers being erected.
We see the clout of big players here in this corner of what the Wall Street Journal's plutocrat editorial page calls America's "Left Coast."
The initiative movement grew up in the West, a populist vehicle to curb railroads and mining conglomerates. It's now dominated by the rich and powerful, witness Costco spending $22 million to change our liquor laws and the American Beverage Association shelling out $16.9 million to kill a modest soda pop tax designed to help schools.
On Friday, two initiative campaigns will turn in enough signatures to make our November ballot.
Billionaires just don't take "No" for an answer. Charter schools have gone down to defeat in three statewide elections. But with $1 million from Bill Gates, $100,000 from Paul Allen and $450,000 from the folks of Jeff Bezos -- money to hire signature mercenaries -- they're back on the ballot.
A new Tim Eyman initiative, requiring "supermajorities" in the Legislature to raise taxes or close loopholes, has been fueled with $350,000 from big oil companies. They're using I-1185 to put out of reach a small tax on oil barrels that would have bolstered spill prevention and curbed storm water pollution of Puget Sound.
Two gatherings the last weekend in June were far more important than will be the Republican and Democratic conventions later this summer.
In San Diego, oilmen Charles and David Koch met with fellow billionaires to put together a $395 million warchest to defeat President Obama and target for defeat pro-consumerist and pro-environment members of Congress. Las Vegas casino magnate Sheldon Adelson, whose real money comes from China, put up $10 million.
Mitt Romney didn't meet with press or public his last Puget Sound visit, but threw a weekend party in Park City, Utah, for big donors to his campaign. Puttering around in a golf cart was Karl Rove, whose "independent" SuperPAC Crossroads GPS will likely put out $2-300 million. It spent $5.5 million in this state two years ago. Four days later, donors were asked to put up as much as $70,000 at a closed door fundraiser featuring real estate mogul Donald Trump.
Our race for Governor should end up costing $40 million. The candidates' warchests will likely be dwarfed by "independent" spending by outside groups. A Democratic front has already reserved $2.8 million to attack Rob McKenna. The Republican Governors Association has raied $57 million this election cycle, $1 million from Adelson and $2 million from David Koch.
"A flood of money is drowning fair debate in our society," says Oregon's thoughtful Democratic Sen. Jeff Merkley.
'Sure is. Citizens seeking to get involved in campaigns and causes aren't asked to donate their time. Instead, they get deluged with fear-fueled e-mails asking for money. One friend received no fewer than five appeals from the Democratic Senate Campaign Committee in the last two days of June.
As Nuns on the Bus arrived at its D.C. destination -- shunned by reactionary bishops, they ended up outside United Methodist Church HQ -- a woman named Karen O'Brien brought her nine-year-old daughter and 12-year-old son to see and hear the sisters.
"I want our kids to believe that they can make the same difference in the world that the sisters do," O'Brien told CNN.
The belief is essential to American democracy. Yet, is it becoming a pipe dream as billionaires like the Kochs and Adelsen and numerous Wall Street hedge fund managers take over, pour in money, and try to overpower interests arrayed on the progressive side of the fence?
Two great presidents, distantly related but from opposite parties -- Franklin D. and Theodore Roosevelt -- warned their countrymen of the abuses big money inflict on America's democracy, its land, and the American dream.
"We know now that government by organized money is just as dangerous as government by organized mob," FDR declared in 1936.
As for Theodore Roosevelt, he famously declared (Tea Party take note): "The true friend of property, the true conservative, is he who insists that property shall be the servant and not the master of the commonwealth."
We need to relearn these lessons. Sadly, however, the American public has trouble tuning in on process. If it doesn't, the land of "We the People" will get rule by oligarchy.


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2003 ASEAN CUP GloryWhen was the last time Kolkata, considered the Mecca of Indian Football, witnessed eminent state leaders from a communist party, a nationalist party and a right-wing party joining hands, in the absence of a natural or human-induced disaster?
Let us go eight years back to Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, Kolkata, where thousands had flocked to welcome the East Bengal team, while rest of the city slept.
Was this victory significant enough to garner such attention? Well, if you consider the history of Indian football, it is.
This was perhaps the first time an Indian club won a major international tournament outside India, defeating teams which are ranked way higher. East Bengal had previously lifted the Wai-Wai Cup in Nepal in 1993, but it would be unwise to compare the clubs from Nepal against the Thai team BEC Tero Sasana, the finalist of 2003 AFC Champions League.
Mohun Bagan's victory over East Yorkshire in 1911 may be of huge significance to the Indian Independence movement, but neither was the tournament played on an alien soil, nor was East Yorkshire a professional football team. The fanaticism of the red and gold supporters, therefore, is completely justified. Let's look back and recollect East Bengal's path to glory.
It all started since East Bengal won the National Football League in 2002. This qualified East Bengal for an invitation from the organisers of ASEAN (Association of South East Asian Nations) football federation to participate in the LG ASEAN Cup. Note that since India is not a part of ASEAN group of nations, East Bengal could participate only on such an invite.
I doubt anyone ever dreamt that invitation could be the ticket to becoming international champions. Except perhaps the East Bengal coach Subhas Bhowmick, who had tremendous faith in his team. In fact, if the ASEAN Cup journey is a fairy tale, Mr. Bhowmick is the protagonist who transforms not only himself into a superhero, but his entire team.
He had retained the foreign recruits from 2002 – Suleh Musah (Ghana), Mike Okoro (Nigeria) and Douglas D'Silva (Brazil) – and signed up Indian football legend, Baichung Bhutia to strengthen the attack. Mahesh Gaoli and Debajit Ghosh were also recruited to reinforce the defence and midfield respectively.
What Bhowmick successfully induced in the team was what was lacking in the Indian football clubs in general – professionalism. Physiotherapist trainer Kevin Jackson was brought in from South Africa. Hyatt Regency, Kolkata, hosted the footballers throughout their ASEAN Cup practice session. The team underwent rigorous physical exercises including parachute training as they practised together. Although Bhowmick was criticised in the local media for his expensive endeavours, he responded with a three goal-win over arch rivals Mohun Bagan in the Kolkata derby. The critics were of course totally silenced when East Bengal went on to winning the ASEAN Cup and then a national league title.
The venue for LG ASEAN cup 2003 was originally Vietnam, but the organisers moved it to Jakarta, Indonesia. The games were scheduled to be played at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium. This is the same stadium from where India claimed her last gold in Asian Games Football, in 1962, defeating South Korea. Indian legends, including P.K. Banerjee, Chuni Goswami and Jarnail Singh were part of that victorious team. 12 teams from 11 different countries, including Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Thailand and Malaysia were participating in the tournament. It was perhaps the biggest football tournament among the clubs in South East Asia.
East Bengal's first game was against Thai team BEC Tero Sasana. BEC Tero had already reached the finals of AFC Champions League that year (which they would eventually lose to Al Ain of UAE, a couple of months after playing ASEAN Cup). Everyone knew it was just a matter of time before BEC Tero wins this tournament. Mr. Bhowmick, in his press conference, used the biblical reference of David and Goliath to compare between the two teams and boost the morale of his squad.
Luck did not favour East Bengal initially. They played on the field with zeal and skill that left even the BEC Tero defence unexpectedly shaken. Tulunga, one of East Bengal forwards, received a ball and was moving alone towards the goal with no BEC Tero player in the vicinity. The Thai goalkeeper had no option but to push Tulunga outside the box. Rules of the game demand it be a red card, but the referee thought otherwise. This incident disturbed the red-and-gold boy's concentration. BEC Tero star Dusit Chaiman scored in the 86th minute, the only goal of the game to bring home their victory. However, this game instilled the much needed confidence in team East Bengal's spirit. Even the Thai coach was amazed to see an Indian team play such a standard of football, as seen among the teams in J-league.
East Bengal's next game was against Philippine's Army XI. This game can be called "Baichung massacre", considering the man alone scored 6 goals! Oh yes, you are reading right! The first goal was a penalty. The next one was via a corner, after deflection from East Bengal's Brazilian recruit, Douglas De Silva. Baichung's impeccable penetration skill across the Philippine defence resulted in four more. This match paved East Bengal's way towards the quarter final. East Bengal's owner Vijay Mallya flew to Jakarta to watch his team play. He was ecstatic and felt his team had truly attained international standards.
East Bengal's opponent in the Quarter Final was Persita, the runner up of Indonesian league 2002. It was a daunting task for East Bengal to play an Indonesian team in their home ground, at a time when Indonesia was placed about 10 steps ahead of India in the FIFA rankings.
In the first half, Baichung's header found the back of the net to give East Bengal the lead. But soon after disaster struck as Debajit Ghosh had a head-on collision with Persita's Joynal Arif and was severely injured. Debajit lay senseless on the ground. Douglas De Silva tried mouth-to-mouth resuscitation on Debajit while Dr. Shantiranjan Dasgupta, a member of East Bengal's administrative unit, administered the immunosuppressant, Decadron. Debajit was subsequently carried to a nearby hospital.
To add insult to injury, a foul committed outside the East Bengal box was awarded a penalty for Persita. The Indonesian team didn't make any mistake scoring from the spot. However, Bijen Singh's goal in the second half secured East Bengal's place in the semi-final of the tournament. But the team had no time to celebrate after the game. They rushed to the hospital to enquire after Debajit. The young midfielder had regained consciousness and looked fit by then. Team East Bengal would now concentrate on the semi-final where they had to compete against Petrokimia Putra, the Champions of Indonesian League 2002.
East Bengal got permission to play three foreigners in the semi-finals, as per the tournament rules. Along with Mussah and Douglas, the Nigerian striker Mike Okoro joined the team. Things were not looking good for the Indian team as Petrokimia scored via a free-kick just outside the box in the 23rd minute of the game. Baichung's close range shot found the back of the net in the 58th minute to level the scores. However, Mahesh Gaoli's kick of the ball to protest against one of the referee's decisions earned him a red card, and East Bengal was reduced to 10 men. The score remained the same for the entire duration of the game, forcing a tiebreak. East Bengal goalkeeper Sandeep Nandy's brilliant save earned the team a berth in the final, with the final score line being 7-6 for East Bengal. A team, whom perhaps, none expected to even win a single game, would now play the finals of the ASEAN Cup.
East Bengal was once again pitted against BEC Tero after their first game in the tournament. Not only owner Vijay Mallya, but a number of Indians residing in Jakarta had come to cheer East Bengal. The Indian national flag was being waved next to the red-and-gold team flag. Coach Subhas Bhowmick had to re-organize his team as he would be missing the services of his trusted men, Mahesh and Debajit. But he told the players: "Enjoy the game, enjoy the moment", and believe me, they did!
East Bengal was playing an-out-of-this-world football. The BEC Tero players hardly got possession of the ball. Mike Okoro scored for East Bengal from an Alvito D'Cunha assist in the first half. He ran with the ball for a few yards, carrying three Thai defenders with him and then took a shot just inside the box and bang on!The East Bengal players then celebrated in a style similar to Bebeto's celebration in the FIFA World Cup 1994, dedicating this goal to Okoro's newborn girl, Juliet.
The start of the second half witnessed a brilliant goal from Baichung Bhutia. He received the ball just outside the box, but had none to support him. On the other hand, there were a couple of Thai defenders on both sides and the goalkeeper was almost at his feet. Baichung dodged passed the goalkeeper by lowering his body, resting on his left hand, and then quickly getting up for a perfect shooting from his left foot to double East Bengal's lead. BEC Tero scored after about 12 minutes into the game to reduce the lead. However, the red-and-gold magic was not over yet. The Thai goalkeeper had no answer to Alvito D'Cunha's shot from outside the box in the 69th minute.
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The next 20 minutes passed by without any significant change in the result of the game. East Bengal emerged champions of LG ASEAN Cup. Baichung Bhutia was awarded the golden boot for being the highest scorer while Sandip Nandy was awarded the best goalkeeper of the tournament.
East Bengal maintained their tremendous form, when back home they went on to win the national league back-to-back. However, the unfortunate bribery scandal that tainted coach Subhas Bhowmick forcing him to leave, hampered the team's progress later.
The ASEAN victory inspired Indian football clubs to participate and perform well at international tournaments. It brought back the much needed and long lost confidence. This is evident from the fact that another Indian club from Goa, Dempo SC went on to reach the semifinals of AFC Cup in 2008. The inspiration has not only been limited to the local football clubs. The Indian National team went on to qualify for the Asian Cup 2011, after a long hiatus of 27 years.
East Bengal's glorious achievement set the tone for the future of Indian football. We hope to ride on such glory to finally become a part of the elite Football Universe.


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A professor from St. Francis Xavier University is looking into how Twitter is changing the public's perception of the justice system in Canada.
In January, the judge in the trial of Christopher Falconer allowed reporters to live-Tweet the court proceedings, giving members of the public a rare opportunity to follow the case as it unfolded in the courtroom.
Margo Watt, a psychology professor at St. FX, and her students were some of the thousands of people who watched the Falconer trial online. He was found guilty on Jan. 28 in the first-degree murder of Amber Kirwan.
Since little research has been done on the topic of social media in the courts, Watt is now conducting a survey of those who followed the trial on social media, how it has impacted their understanding of the Canadian justice system and the potential impact of social media in the courtroom.
"Do people see it as different than just reading a newspaper account? Are there differences between people who follow Twitter exclusively versus people who sat in the courtroom or followed other sources of news and information on the trial?" she said.
"It opened up a whole new experience for myself and the students."
Watt said she's aiming for a sample size of 250 people. The results of the survey will be released this summer.
'I was addicted to it'
Twitter offered those who could not get in to the packed courtroom a chance to follow the Falconer trial step by step.
"I was addicted to it. I kept refreshing all the feeds. I wanted to see everything that was happening in the trial," said psychology student Meagan Martell.
Martell wasn't the only one reading updates, minute by minute. Her forensic psychology classmates did the same. In no time, the trial became a hot topic of discussion in Watt's classroom.
"If you're just watching the news they always give the huge headlines, 'This is the evidence they presented,' but you don't see all the other little things that led up to that," said psychology student Angelina MacLellan.
The students were also fascinated that tweeting was allowed in the first place.
"There's a very tricky line, and I think that if we are going to start to bring in more and more technology, then we need to limit it to those who know how to use it with a certain degree of respect," said fourth-year psychology student Quin Gilbert-Walters.
Technology and the courts
With technology advancing at a lightening-fast pace, courts are still trying to work out rules around sharing information from trials on social media.
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Anthony Accinelli writes, "There are quite a few big titles being released this year. Or at least scheduled to be released. Games like Beyond: Two Souls, Grand Theft Auto V, Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate, The Last of Us, and Bioshock Infinite are only several out the many scheduled.
Then there are the games that we simply shouldn't expect. The ones that while we are all marking our calendars, will most likely never be released."


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Pleasanton, CA—Ross Stores credited "above-plan sales and merchandise gross margin" in helping it book a 17% hike in its second quarter profit.
For the quarter ended August 3, the off-price retailer posted a profit of $213.1 million, or 98 cents a share, compared with a profit of $182 million, or 81 cents a share, a year earlier. In May, the company projected per-share earnings of 89 cents to 93 cents. Analysts' average estimate expected 93 cents a share.
Net revenue grew 9% to $2.55 billion, beating the $2.52 billion expected by analysts. Comparable store sales were up 4%.
Operating margin widened to 13.6% from 12.8%, as gross margin strengthened 70 basis points to 28.5%. The year-over-year expansion in gross margin was primarily due to higher sales.
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Best performing merchandise categories were accessories and juniors. By region, Texas and Florida were the most productive, the company said.
"We are pleased with our better-than-expected results for the second quarter and first six months of 2013, which were mainly driven by above-plan sales and merchandise gross margin," said Michael Balmuth, chairman/ceo.
"Our performance for both the quarter and year-to-date periods continues to benefit from the solid execution of our core off-price strategy of delivering compelling name brand bargains to today's value-focused consumers."
For its third quarter, Ross Stores forecast earnings per hare at 75 to 78 cents a share but below the 79 cents from analysts' average estimate.
Ross Stores expects fiscal full year earnings to be $3.80 to 3.87 a share, up from its previous forecast of $3.70 to $3.81 a share.
"Looking ahead, given the ongoing uncertainty in the macro-economic environment and the potential for a more promotional and competitive retail climate, we believe it is prudent to maintain a somewhat cautious outlook for the remainder of the year," Balmuth said.


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Do You Have Soft Skills?
Do you have soft skills?
Most leaders who have led for any length of time know something about strategic planning, problem-solving, vision-casting, or spreadsheets. Those qualities are often considered some of the "hard skills" of leading. But what about the soft skills?
Soft skills are defined by personal attributes that enable someone to interact effectively and harmoniously with other people.
Soft skills include categories such as character traits, attitudes, and emotional intelligence. Largely, soft skills define your leadership presence.
Many leaders and employees used to ignore the "soft skills" aspect of work. Organizations would tolerate bad leadership behavior if the results were right. Not anymore.
A few months ago the Wall Street Journal ran an article entitled, Hard to Find: Workers with Good Soft Skills. The writer, Kate Davidson, called soft skills the most sought-after skill set today. Most 21-st century organizations work collaboratively within and without. Employees must be able to work effectively in teams. Leaders must know how to lead teams. Sometimes these teams are co-located and at other times they are virtual. The need for a foundation comprised of character and a stabilizing emotional presence is critical to be able to relate well and share leadership.
According to Davidson's article, Linkedin did a thorough analysis of what soft skills are most required today—here they are: the ability to communicate (and hold a conversation), the to ability to organize, a capacity for teamwork, punctuality, critical thinking, social savvy, creativity, and adaptability. By the way—the ability to communicate rose above all other desired traits. The article concludes by saying that the need for these skills are only going to increase—and employees are desperate for them.
Monster.com makes three recommendations for how to obtain soft skills: take a course—to gain an intellectual understanding of the skills you need, seek out mentors—on the specific skills you need to develop, and volunteer—working at or for a non-profit will always increase your soft skills experientially.


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I grew up in a very loving, underprivileged family. We where the type of kids that never knew we weren't well off until other people pointed it out. Don't get me wrong, we did not want for anything because my parents sacrificed relentlessly for us. My father was a Pastor so sacrificing was and is in my families nature. Why am I telling you this? Even though sometimes we may have received practical gifts like underwear; my mom always made the gift wrapping special in my eyes. We would often receive packages from my Oma and Opa from Germany and they would have wrapped our gift inside of a purse or in a tiny little box. I can not tell you the excitement we would have upon seeing those packages on our front porch.
I still may not be able to buy any extravagant gifts now, but I can take extra time in making the wrapping look and feel amazing. That is why I want to share my favorite places to buy my must have gift wrapping supplies.
Must have gift wrapping supplies
For the past 15 years I have themed my Christmas gift wrapping. My family calls me Martha Stewart. I could be called worse…so I'll take it. It really doesn't take very much money to make your gifts look great. But it does take time: time to think of cool themes and time to execute them. On average I spend 6 hours wrapping christmas gifts. Mind you I have a large family, 20 in total. I usually have multiple gifts for each person (small gifts).
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Must have gift wrapping supplies:
- Gifts international– this is my hands down go-to place for ribbon. The quality and prices can not be beat. Also the best place to buy small muslin bags and tulle.
- Marshalls, Homegoods and TJ Max– I have a love hate relationship with the checkout line at both stores. They always have amazing thick wrapping paper that you can't find anywhere else. It's also really cheap.
- Michaels– I buy a lot of present toppers, gift baskets and boxes here. They always have great prices and great coupons.
- Hobby lobby– I hit this one up after Christmas for wrapping paper and tags. Always a great discount during that time.
- Pick your plum– I think I have most if not all of my tags and tins from here. This is a site that you have to sign up for to receive great products at a discount.
- Blitsy– if you are in need of card making gear, stamps or tags they have a great selection. This is another site that you need to sign up for. Did I mention that they also accept competitors coupons. Awesome sauce!
- Paper source– They have glorious wrapping paper here. I only buy this on very special occasions.
- IKEA– not all Ikea's have a paper wrapping sections but if you are lucky to be at one that does they have fun thick paper and embellishments.
- Papermart– Tissue paper galore. I love it, love it love it. Did I mention I love it. So cheap and tons of colors to choose from.
I also recommend having multiple types of tape (invisible tape, glue dots, washi tape and double sided tape) and several types of scissors (pinking shears and good sharp scissors).
As for the best palace for wrapping inspiration it is Pinterest (of course) and my own brain! Go make someone's day by giving them a thoughtfully wrapped gift. You will feel just as good about the gift as the package you presented it in.


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Fall Maintenance for Your Furnace
With the fall season well underway, you may have already gotten some use out of your furnace. Before you start using your furnace full time, you may want to take some time and get it ready for the cold nights ahead. One of the best ways to prevent damage to your heating system and lengthen its potential life is to ensure that it receives proper maintenance every single year.
In general, the best time of year to provide basic furnace maintenance is before the heating system begins. However, this can be a busy time of year with school starting up and workloads getting heavier. That being said, it is never too late to do a quick inspection of your heating system, especially if you rely on it to keep you warm all winter long.
Pick Up Some Replacement Filters
The beginning of the season is the best time to stock up on all the filters you will need for the fall, winter and early spring. Make sure you purchase the right filters for your system so that they properly remove contaminants from your recirculating air. Not only will a clean filter improve the energy efficiency of your unit, but it will also prevent unnecessary wear and tear on your system. By getting a full supply all at once, you will have no reason to avoid changing out the filter.
Do a Basic Inspection of Your System
You may be surprised at just what a simple inspection can do for your HVAC equipment. Even if you do not know much about your heater or furnace, you can inspect the wires and pipes for rust or corrosion. If the pipes or wires are rusting, there is a chance that your system could suddenly stop working when you need it most. Further, dust accumulating on the heating coils can indicate that the system is in desperate need for a checkup. The last thing you want is for all that dust to end up in the air that you breathe.
Other obvious problems that you want to look for include leaks and airflow issues. Not only can these leaks and airflow problems result in poor indoor air quality for you and your family during the fall and winter, but it could be dangerous for your home. If you do find a problem, get a professional to help you fix it before it becomes a major catastrophe.
Schedule a Fall Tune Up
Although you are the first line of defense for your heating system, you may not have all of the necessary knowledge needed to keep your system running smoothly. As such, it is highly recommended that you hire a professional HVAC contractor you trust. During the tune up, there are multiple things that they will check, including the pilot light, the motors and the combustion chamber and heat exchanger condition. The vent pipes will also be checked to ensure that CO is not being pumped into the home.
There is another major reason you should consider having a professional HVAC contractor. Some manufacturer and extended warranties can become voided if the equipment is not regularly maintained by a licensed professional.
Stay Efficient during the Winter
Although regular maintenance can have some costs to it, you will find that the positives of regular maintenance far outweigh the risks. Not only will regular maintenance extend the lifespan of your current heating system, saving you more in long run, but you can also make your home more comfortable. By keeping your heating system maintained, you will never need to worry about coming home to a cold home after a long day at work.Copyright secured by Digiprove © 2016


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Agudelo spoils the party: SA 0, USA 1
By Peter Alegi | November 18th, 2010 2 Comments
Juan Agudelo — six days shy of his 18th birthday — scored the only goal of the game in the 84th minute and spoiled a massive party in Cape Town. 51,000 of us were on hand at Green Point stadium for this glossy friendly on a warm and breezy late spring evening.
As we walked towards the ground, pubs were full of Bafana fans wearing the yellow national team shirt.
A few Americans chanted their support for the stars-and-stripes and confidently predicted a victory. The World Cup atmosphere was back (minus the FIFA branding).
Inside the arena a welcoming vibe enveloped us. The sweet smell of football. The energy of a racially mixed and patriotic crowd. President Zuma meets the teams on the pitch. All for a good cause: the Nelson Mandela Children's Fund. Fans belt out South Africa's multilingual national anthem in unison: a rare, precious moment of communitas, football's unique contribution to a fractured society searching for a shared national identity.
Unfortunately, the football on the night was crap. Let's call a spade a spade. A strangely lethargic Bafana Bafana side knocked the ball sideways and backwards, while the second-string Americans kept their shape and every once in a while hoofed the ball forward hoping for a break. Still, the two best chances fell to the hosts who, characteristically, squandered them. 0-0 at the half. Perhaps the one silver lining for SA was Leeds striker Davide Somma's positive debut.
Play resumed at the same monotone pace, passes going astray, nobody really able to turn defenders or take a decent shot at goal, and a series of edgy tackles that did little to improve the flow of the game. A steady stream of substitutions made matters worse. The Mexican wave takes off, a universal symbol of bored fans.
The concocted drama of penalties beckoned until the Colombian-born Agudelo, left wide open in the box, capitalized on an inviting assist by Mikkel Diskerud, a former Norwegian under-19 international whose mother is American. Bafana pressed for the equalizer, but it was too little too late.
As the home crowd filed out quietly, a group of vociferous American college students wrapped in red-white-and-blue began their celebrations. I couldn't help but think back to the last time South Africa played in Cape Town: a 3-1 loss to Zambia in September 2007. Is the Mother City cursed?
Tags: Cape Town, Green Point Stadium, Nelson Mandela Challenge, South Africa, United States
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November 19th, 2010 | 1:56 am
The scary thing about this result is not just about loosing the match but having too many players on the wrong side of twenty five. This is not just Pitso's problem. It is a national problem. We need to work very hard in carrecting our structures. US brought their second team and the fact that a seventeen year old scored should shake us a bit. Presently, there is no quality work being done at the levels that really matter in football i.e. kids under-12. Those that get through to PSL or Bafana Bafana, achieve this mainly accidentaly.
We are still waiting for new SAFA regime to implement the development strategies promised. National associations main business is to ensure that masses are involved in the game. I am afraid Pitso will soon be a victim if real problems are not addressed. If we could not cope with competition against class teams in JUNE with Perreira at the help, three months of preparation, what hope do we have for 2014 when most of the present players would have retired from international football or will we drag them from old age homes for 2014 World Cup. Come on South Africans.Stop being lazy. Give every child an opportunity to play football, then the best will come to the top.
November 19th, 2010 | 2:13 pm
Thanks Peter, had a friend here who watched the game using some strange cable arrangement. As you said, it seemed like a yawner.
Thought I'd add a bit about of friend of mine now racing in the Tour Of Rwanda. John's the first America to do this stage race, and he's doing very well. This is him, number 74.
I once posted to Velonews that I could win the tour with 250K and a couple of years to train Kenyan riders. They are doing well in the ToR. Hoping to see more African neo-pros in the peleton, and perhaps one day competing for the big stage races.


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Supercell has fully detailed and explained the process of Clan Wars, the newly announced feature in Clash of Clans. As the name suggests, a clan war is a "strategic battle" between two clans. It takes place over the course of two days — a preparation day and a battle day — and provides the winning clan with a large loot bonus; although, every clan member who makes successful attacks during a clan war also earns some bonus loot.
Clan wars can only be started by leaders or co-leaders. Once started, the game will search for an opponent clan of similar strength. Strength isn't determined by the number of trophies, but instead by each member's attacking power (troops, army camp capacity, spells and heroes) and defensive strength (defense buildings, walls, traps and heroes).
It's important to note that your village is always safe from clan war attacks because clan wars are fought in a different area entirely — the war zone. In the war zone, you prepare and attack "war bases" instead of regular villages; therefore, your village's resources, trophies, and shield are never at risk.
Clan wars matchmaking will only match clans of similar sizes and both clans will always have the same number of war bases. As a result, a few members (between 1-4 per clan) may be put into a spectator mode to even out team sizes. Spectators will always be the clan member will the lowest trophy count in their respective clan.
Once a clan war begins, you will see The War Map, a map of the war zone where clan wars take place. Friendly territories will always be on the left, with the enemy clan on the right. Every town hall on the war map represents a war base.
Your war base is similar to your regular village, except that your war base will not generate resources. Buildings in your war base can't be directly upgraded or rearranged, as it merely mimics the arrangement and highest completed upgrade levels of your village during preparation day. War bases also never need to have their traps rearmed, defenses reloaded or heroes healed, as they are always ready. The clan castle in your war base must be filled separately from the one in your village.
By tapping on a town hall you can view more information about that play, scout, donate troops, or attack. Of course, these actions will depend on what phase of the war you are in.
The first phase is "Preparation Day" and lasts 24 hours. You can read more about that here.


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Embattled Bank of Italy governor Antonio Fazio is being investigated for alleged insider trading.
The investigation is part of a wider probe into a banking scandal involving Banca Popolare Italiana's (BPI) failed takeover bid for Banca Antonveneta.
Mr Fazio had already been accused of abusing his position in trying to keep Banca Antonveneta out of the hands of rival bidder, Dutch bank ABN AMRO.
But he has so far ignored widespread calls for his resignation.
The former chief of BPI, Gianpiero Fiorani was arrested earlier this week.
He is in prison awaiting questioning over allegations of embezzlement, market rigging and money laundering.
To date, the Italian government has said that only the central bank's Superior Council, most of whose members were appointed by Mr Fazio, can remove the governor.
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I could've sworn there was a "Nintendo should buy Capcom" thread somewhere, but I can't find it. Oh well.
Anyway, in light of all the ridiculousness Capcom is doing (and not doing) to Mega Man lately (cancelled several games but made a Rush tissue box? really?), and of course his inclusion in the highly esteemed Smash Bros. roster, I've got to thinking if Nintendo bought the franchise. I don't know what the odds of that happening are, but it is just crazy how Capcom is treating their once glorious flagship character, so unless something changes I hope the Blue Bomber finds a new permanent home.
Biggest Pikmin fan on NL!
Avian fact of the week: The Moa, an extinct relative of ostrichs and emus that inhabited New Zealand, was the tallest bird that ever lived at 12 ft tall (3.6 m). It was also the only known bird to have no wing structure.
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Situated on the historic turnpike road the opposite the splendid Newstead Abbey The Hutt is a 15th Century pub standing on the site of the old guard house of the Kings Forest.
This beautiful 15th century country pub stands opposite the splendid Grade I Listed Newstead Abbey and its glorious grounds in the very heart of ancient Sherwood Forest. Serving travellers on the King's Highway from Nottingham to Mansfield since medieval times, The Hutt was built in 1400 on the site where King John's 'Royal Hutt' had stood, housing the foresters who protected the King's deer. By the 17th century it was a coaching inn and a welcome refuge for merchants to gather before braving the notorious Thieves Wood.
From its imposing stone archway to its low, exposed beams and private nooks and crannies, this atmospheric and historic inn offers a truly memorable experience for guests. After enjoying the history, grandeur and romance of Newstead Abbey, former home of romantic poet Lord Byron, visitors can savour the atmosphere and relax with a delicious Sunday lunch or a seasonal special from the extensive pub menu served at The Hutt.Read more...
The Hutt was built in 1400 as part of the spectacular Newstead Estate, on the site of a Royal Hutt, one of seven built to house the men patrolling Sherwood Forest to protect the King's deer - King John himself is said to have stayed there.
Just across from The Hutt stands the majestic Newstead Abbey - a stunning 12th Century Grade I Listed Building. Purchased by the Byron family in 1540, it was passed through the generations of the family until 1817, which included notorious English poet and leading figurehead of the Romantic Movement, Lord Byron.
A true historic and literary landmark, the tomb in the middle of Newstead Abbey Gardens features 'Epitaph to a Dog' – also referred to as 'Inscription on the Monument to a Newfoundland Dog.' Written in 1808 in honour of his Newfoundland dog, Boatswain, who died of rabies, the opening lines were long thought to have been written by Byron himelf. However, it was later found to have been written by Byron's friend, John Hobhouse.
Visitors to The Hutt and Newstead Abbey may also want to keep an eye out for one of its very famous and very old residents! During the late 17th Century, there was allegedly a tunnel connecting The Hutt to Newstead Abbey. A monk who used to travel along the tunnel is thought to haunt the Estate after being chained to the tunnel wall and left to perish.
The Hutt stands on a highway that has been important since medieval times, when it was known as the King's Highway, connecting the castles at Bolsover and Nottingham, an important route for merchants, pilgrims visiting Newstead Priory and even monarchs. Originally built to accommodate visitors to the priory, by the 17th century The Hutt was an important hostelry where travellers would gather in numbers for protection before braving the notorious Thieves Wood, just north of the inn on what was by then known as The Packman's Way.
History of Ravenshead
Following the murder of Thomas à Becket, King Henry II, supposedly to make up for this terrible deed, gave the Canons of the Order of St Augustine the land at Ravenshead where they set up a priory, the walls of which can still be seen today.
Here, Ravenshead is first mentioned: 'Ravenshead begins at the aforesaid way which lies from Papilwyke (Papplewick) to Blydeworthe, along the hollow road eastward which is called Thefestyghe: and this leads to the King's highway which is called Nottinghamgate.'
Of course, the legend of Robin Hood centres around Sherwood Forest too, and it is possible one of Robin Hood's followers, Friar Tuck, was inspired by the priory. Will Scarlet is also thought to be buried at nearby Blidworth Church.
The Hutt and Newstead Estate are as popular today as they have been for generations. It's an idyllic country retreat, as well as a historic and literary landmark where you can savour the past, as well as the here and now, by way of delicious traditional pub food, excellent service, and vast selection of fine wines and cask ales. Simply perfect!Show less...


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IceCaps Defeat Phantoms 3-2
November 28, 2012 - American Hockey League (AHL) - St. John's IceCaps News Release
Eddie Pasquale made 31 saves as the St. John's IceCaps bested the Adirondack Phantoms 3-2 Wednesday night at Glens Falls Civic Center.
Pasquale stopped 13 shots in the third period in picking up his fifth win of the season and third in his last five starts. Alex Burmistrov and Spencer Machacek notched a pair of assists each while Kevin Clark scored his first goal of the season. Paul Postma and Carl Klingberg also scored for St. John's (10-9-0-1), which moved into a tie for first place in the Atlantic Division with the idle Manchester Monarchs.
The IceCaps once again found success with the man advantage. After going 4-for-10 in last weekend's two-game set with the Providence Bruins - including a 3-for-6 showing on Sunday - St. John's scored twice more in seven chances, including a pair of power play markers 10 seconds apart halfway through the final frame. Postma's goal at 10:18 of the third was followed by Klingberg's eventual game-winner at 10:28.
After a scoreless first period, the teams traded goals in the second, with the Phantoms striking first. Jamie Akeson took a slap shot that hit Harry Zolnierczyk and went off Pasquale's pad and in, giving the home side a 1-0 lead at 13:15 of the middle frame.
St. John's tied it just minutes later on Clark's first of the season. Burmistrov burst into the Phantoms zone and was denied on a nice save by Munroe, but Clark was there to deposit the rebound and knot the game at one heading into the third period.
The IceCaps forged ahead on a two-man advantage midway through the third frame after Adirondack was whistled for a pair of minor penalties. Burmistrov teed up the puck for Postma back at the point and the reigning IceCaps' MVP blasted a one-timer through traffic and past Munroe to give the IceCaps a 2-1 lead.
Then, just 10 seconds later on a five-on-four advantage, Machacek sped down the right side and swung a pass in front to a streaking Klingberg, who redirected the puck into the net for a two-goal St. John's lead.
Adirondack closed the gap to one with 4:33 to go in regulation. Erik Gustafsson's wrist shot from the point went along the ice and was deflected by Rob Bordson, making it 3-2 with just minutes left to play.
The IceCaps would shut the door down the stretch, holding on for their second straight win overall and second in a row on the road.
The IceCaps continue their three-game road trip Friday when they travel to Albany to face the Devils at Times Union Center. Listen Live with broadcaster Brian Rogers at www.stjohnsicecaps.com and on 930AM This Is Newfoundland Labrador, or watch online at www.ahllive.com. Puck drop is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. with the pregame show hitting the air at 8:00 (all times Newfoundland).
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Boston University constitutional law scholar and Supreme Court watcher Jack Beermann said just to be safe, Obama ought to retake the oath of office that Chief Justice John Roberts flubbed.
"It would take him 30 seconds, he can do it in private, it's not a big deal, and he ought to do it just to be safe," Berman said. "It's an open question whether he's president until he takes the proper oath."
The oath is prescribed exactly in the Constitution, Article II, Section One, which says, "Before he enter on the Execution of his Office, he shall take the following Oath or Affirmation: "I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the office of President of the United States…."
The courts would probably never hear a challenge, Beermann said, and some might argue that Obama automatically took office at noon because that's when President Bush left the office. But because the procedure is so explicitly prescribed in the Constitution, he said if he were Obama's lawyer, he would recommend it.
"The Constitution says what he's supposed to say before he enter on execution of office," Beermann said. "It's kind of surprising the Chief Justice couldn't get it right."
The only reason not to retake the oath would be to prevent further embarrassment of the Chief Justice.
"It would seem appropriate for the President of the United states to take the oath specified in the Constitution," he said. "It's the same oath all 43 of his predecessors took. He ought to take it."
A historical note: Obama was one of just 22 senators to vote against confirming Roberts, and now becomes the first president sworn in, or not, by a justice he voted against.


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Study in Denmark
With hundreds of courses taught in English, the opportunity to learn a language for free and zero tuition fees for many students, it's easy to see why Denmark is such an attractive study abroad destination
People in the northern European nation of Denmark are happier than anywhere else, according to the UN World Happiness Report 2016. Like the rest of Scandinavia the standard of living is high and, despite being famous for its television crime dramas, it is one of the safest countries in the world.
It may not be the cheapest place to live on a student budget, but high-quality public services - including free healthcare and an efficient transport system - will help to take the stress out of moving abroad. There are also plenty of sights to see when you're not studying, from the historic capital city of Copenhagen to the stunning scenery of more than 400 islands.
This lifestyle, coupled with a strong reputation for academic excellence in its higher education system, makes it a great choice for international students.
Universities in Denmark
There are three main types of higher education institution in Denmark:
- Universities offer Bachelors, Masters and PhD programmes in all academic areas. There are eight in total, including the University of Copenhagen, which achieved 68th position in the QS World University Rankings 2016-17. In the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2016-2017, Aarhus University was the best-placed Danish institution at 98th.
- University colleges provide vocational courses, known as Professional Bachelors, in fields such as engineering, business, teacher training, nursing and social work. There are eight of these, including the Danish School of Media and Journalism (DMJX) and University College Zealand.
- Danish business academies allow you to study two and two-and-a-half year Academy Profession programmes and Professional Bachelors degrees. There are ten institutions, including Copenhagen Business Academy and Lillebaelt Academy of Professional Higher Education.
In addition, Denmark has 11 artistic higher education institutions, such as The Royal Danish Academy of Music and Aarhus School of Architecture. There are also four schools of maritime education and training. A full list is available at Study in Denmark - Higher education institutions.
Student exchanges
Students attending a UK university who want to study in Denmark can take part in the European Union's (EU) education, training and youth support programme, Erasmus+. The scheme offers study, training, work experience and voluntary placements to many young people, with opportunities lasting from three months to one academic year.
Financial support is available through the Erasmus+ initiative for any UK public, private or not-for-profit organisation that is actively involved in education and training. However, your university must have a formal agreement with a partner university in another EU country, of which Denmark is one. Speak to your institution for information on how to apply.
This information remains valid following the UK's decision to leave the EU and will be updated if any changes occur.
Degree courses in Denmark
There are three main types of undergraduate qualification in Denmark:
- Academy Profession degree - for students who want a career in business and industry, these two-year programmes (taught at Danish business academies) involve lectures, group projects and work placements.
- Professional Bachelors degree - primarily taught at university colleges, these take three to four-and-a-half years to complete. Consisting of lectures, seminars, work placements and a final project, they prepare you to enter a specific profession such as teaching or journalism.
- University Bachelors degree - three-year academic programmes in one or two subjects, these are equivalent to a UK undergraduate Bachelors degree. After graduation you can move into employment or go on to postgraduate study.
You can search for Danish degree courses using the Study in Denmark - Find your study programme tool. Applications are made through the centralised website Optagelse.dk, which has a dedicated section for those applying for courses taught in English. The deadline for applications is usually in March for courses starting in August or September.
Masters degrees
Danish Masters degrees (known as Candidatus) are research-based courses that take one or two years to complete, and prepare you for entering the workplace or progressing to a PhD. They are equivalent to a Masters degree in the UK. You will usually have to complete a final dissertation, although in some subjects this is replaced by a practical project.
The academic year in Denmark runs from August/September to June, with exams usually taking place in January and June.
Entry requirements for a Masters include an internationally recognised Bachelors degree and proof of proficiency in the language your chosen course is taught in (English or Danish). There may be additional entry requirements for certain subjects - you should check with the institutions that offer the course you are interested in before applying.
Search for courses using the Study in Denmark - Find your study programme tool.
PhDs in Denmark typically last for three years and consist of in-depth independent research into a specific subject. You will participate in research networks, undertake placements at foreign institutions and take part in teaching related to your PhD - in addition to completing your thesis.
To be eligible for a PhD you will need to hold a postgraduate qualification equivalent to a Danish Masters degree, such as a UK Masters degree. Tuition fees range from €10,000 to €16,000 (75,000-120,000 Danish krone), although studentships or scholarships are available. Search for a PhD in Denmark or look for fully-funded PhD positions.
If you are doing a PhD in another country you can apply to become a visiting PhD student at a Danish university by contacting the institution you are interested in.
Course fees
Students from the EU/European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland can attend higher education courses at Danish universities for free.
You are also exempt from fees if you have a permanent residence permit, a temporary residence permit that can be upgraded, or a parent who is from outside the EU/EEA but works in Denmark.
All other students must pay for their tuition. Fees vary but are typically between €6,000 and €16,000 per year (45,000-120,000 Danish krone). You should check with individual universities for information about specific courses.
Funding to study in Denmark
While only EU/EEA and Swiss students can study in Denmark without paying tuition fees, financial support is widely available.
For example, American students can apply for a Fulbright scholarship, while highly qualified candidates may be eligible for a Danish government scholarship. Visit Study in Denmark - Tuition fees and scholarships for a full list of what's available and how to apply.
It is worth remembering that, even if you do not have to pay tuition fees, living costs in Denmark are high. You will therefore need to ensure that you have sufficient funds before deciding to study in the country. Study in Denmark - Bank and budget includes a table showing typical living costs such as rent and food, and advice on budgeting. For example, it is recommended that you begin your search for accommodation months ahead of your course start date.
How to apply
The deadline for Masters applications often falls in the January (non-EU students) or April (EU students) before the course starts. However, this varies and you will need to check with the university that you want to apply to. Applications are made directly to the institution.
In most cases you will have to submit proof of your qualifications, an up-to-date CV, a completed application form, evidence of your proficiency in the language the course is taught in (English or Danish), and a photocopy of your passport.
Language requirements
More than 700 courses in Denmark are taught in English. To be eligible for one of these, you will need to have a high standard of English, demonstrated by completing an official test such as IELTS, TOEFL or Cambridge Advanced English. Individual institutions will set the precise test scores that are required for entry onto their courses. Native English speakers are exempt from the test requirements.
If you are applying for a course taught in Danish, you will have to take a 'Danish as a foreign language' test, 'Danish Test 2' or 'Danish Test 3' to demonstrate your ability.
For students who are studying in English but would like to learn Danish while living in the country, lessons are available for free. See Study in Denmark - Learn Danish for free for more information.
Student visas
As an EU citizen you're permitted to live in any EU country while studying, without needing a visa, as long as you:
- are enrolled at an approved university/other educational institution;
- are studying for more than three months;
- have comprehensive health insurance cover;
- have sufficient funds to live without needing income support.
Citizens of the EU/EEA and Switzerland do not need a visa to enter Denmark and can stay for up to three months (six months if you're employed). However, to stay for longer than this you will require a registration certificate or registration card.
If you're from a non-EU country you may need a visa to enter Denmark. You can find out whether you require a visa by reading the official government list. You will also need to obtain a residence permit in order to study in Denmark.
Both EU and non-EU students should register their residence in Denmark to obtain a Civil Registration System (CPR) number.
This visa information remains valid following the UK's decision to leave the EU and will be updated if any changes occur.
Comparison to UK qualifications
Existing higher education qualifications gained in other European countries will usually be accepted by Danish institutions. Equally, undergraduate or postgraduate qualifications taken in Denmark should be internationally recognised, including by employers in the UK.
Find out more
- Discover what it's like to work in Denmark.


text: Eclipse Community Forums - RDF feed https://www.eclipse.org/forums/ Eclipse Community Forums Eclipse and xdebug helper not working https://www.eclipse.org/forums/index.php/mv/msg/274356/776215/#msg_776215 I have installed Eclipse with PDT on my Ubuntu 11.10 development box, and everything goes as expected. I have also installed xdebug, and when debugging from the Eclipse IDE itself, it works as expected. But I rather like to start debug sessions from the browser instead, since I have some pages that needs to be accessed using credentials, and other issues that makes this way more productive. I have tried Easy XDebug extension for firefox with no luck at all. It simply does not show the extension icon. I think my Firefox 9 is too new for that extension to work. As Ubuntu 11.10 carries Chromium also, and I have no problem on using it for my debugging sessions, I have installed XDebug Helper for chrome, and I managed to install and configure it without problems. But when I try to start a debug session enabling debugging through XDebug Helper icon, Eclipse does not start debugging. It seems like there is no communication between XDebug Helper and Eclipse. Any hint on how to solve this problem is welcome. Thanks a lot in advance, ]]> Francisco Marzoa 2012-01-07T21:47:26-00:00 Re: Eclipse and xdebug helper not working https://www.eclipse.org/forums/index.php/mv/msg/274356/776314/#msg_776314 1. You need to configure PDT. Preferences->PHP->Debug->Installed Debugger->XDebug->Configure Choose except "off" in "Accept remote session (JIT)" 2. If you are using Indigo/PDT 3.0.0, you need to start the debug daemon(debugger communication daemon) manually. Take some action related debugging, open Preferences->PHP->Debug for example. (when you opened the Debug preferences page, the debug daemon starts automatically.) FYI: http://blog.goo.ne.jp/atlanto/e/a11948ef91933813ed5832d4316ebc55 Miserable translation http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=ja&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.goo.ne.jp%2Fatlanto%2Fe%2Fa11948ef91933813ed5832d4316ebc55 ]]> Toshihiro Izumi 2012-01-08T05:17:01-00:00 Re: Eclipse and xdebug helper not working https://www.eclipse.org/forums/index.php/mv/msg/274356/776469/#msg_776469 Just enabling that JIT option and it works with Chromium and XDebug Helper. The Easy XDebug extension may be a problem with my firefox. To be honest, the icon was showed the first time I installed it. But later I uninstall it, and then I run some updates through Ubuntu update manager, and so the icon will never be showed again even when I reinstalled the extension. Actually I think the icon must be showed in the lower part of firefox, but the issue is that I have no firefox footer yet anymore. Anyway I can now debug using Chromium, and that's enough for my needs. Thanks a million! Dômo arigatô gozaimashita ]]> Francisco Marzoa 2012-01-08T13:57:48-00:00 Re: Eclipse and xdebug helper not working https://www.eclipse.org/forums/index.php/mv/msg/274356/776505/#msg_776505 ]]> Francisco Marzoa 2012-01-08T16:15:38-00:00


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I like this guy and am 99.9% sure he feels the same way. I say this because though neither of us have vocalized said feelings, I can tell by body language, behaviours, non-verbal cues, etc. The problem is that in six months, either or both of us could be halfway across the country. We literally have no idea what the next year will bring. Sure, there's a possibility we'll both end up in the same city but there's an even greater possibility that we won't! So what should I do? Continue being strictly just friends? Bring up our mutual feelings explicitly? Do nothing? Wait till our future locations become more clear? Continue to both love and hate this situation at once? Ugh, I don't know...has anyone been in this sort of scenario before?
pleasedontgo4 22-25, F 4 Answers 1 Nov 6, 2012 in Crushes & Obsessions
It depends on what road you want to take. If you consider all of your options up in the air, you are considering the mere possibility of the relationship to be up in the air as well. What I suggest is instead of worrying about things, prioritize. Is it more important to you what you are doing and where you are going. Or is the possible relationship more important. Choose one. Whichever is greater, go with that and stick the rest on the back burner. There is no sense in wasting emotion on a 'might be' relationship if your future career is of grater importance to you.
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River Thames, London.
LS & LS. Escort craft rowing past St. Thomas' Hospital. LS. Convoy approaching the old Lambeth Bridge. MS. Royal barge approaching landing stage - King's watermen are rowing. LS. From the Houses of Parliament of crowded Westminster Bridge.
I am sure I have told you this before but am not sure if it has been hoisted in. This clip records the waterborne Peace Pageant held on the Thames in the first week of August 1919 to mark both the fifth anniversary of the outbreak of WWI and its conclusion (after the reaty of Versailles I think). It was the last time that Queen Mary (II)\'s shallop of 1689, which had served as the principal royal rowing barge since 1847 when anoter was retired, was used to carry George V and Queen Mary who are shown having gone up river in the procession to Chelsea and then turned back down to land at Cadogan Pier, as shown.


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Table of Contents:
Section 1. An Introduction to Intelligence
1. Just What Is Intelligence, Anyway?
- a. Crystallized Intelligence and Fluid Intelligence
- b. What Is Intelligence Designed for?
2. On the Improvability (and Unimprovability) of Intelligence
Section 2. Attacking the Unimprovable Intelligence Paradigm: From Neural Plasticity to Improving Intelligence through Working-Memory Exercises
3. Michael Merzenich and Neural Plasticity
4. Improving Attention Span and Fluid Intelligence in Subjects with ADHD: Torkel Klingberg's Landmark Experiment
- a. An Introduction to Klinberg's Experiment
- b. Working Memory
- c. Klingberg's Experiment
5. The Brain-Training Industry
- a. Cogmed
- b. LearningRx
- c. Posit Science
- d. Brain Age and Lumosity
6. The Dual N-Back Experiment: Susanne Jaeggi and Martin Buschkuehl
- a. An Introduction to Jaeggi and Buschkuehl's Dual N-Back Experiment
- b. The N-Back Task, and the Dual N-Back Task
- c. The Results of Jaeggi and Buschkuehl's Experiment
7. The Response to Jaeggi and Buschkuehl's Experiment
8. The Science behind Commercially-Available Brain-Training Programs
- a. Cogmed
- b. LearningRx
- c. Posit Science
- d. Brain Age and Lumosity
Section 3. Mental Exercise: Learning a Musical Instrument or a Second Language, and Meditating
- a. Baby Mozart
- b. Learning a Musical Instrument
10. Learning a Second Language
- a. Aerobic Activity
- b. Resistance Training
Section 5. The Easy Routes to Building Brain Power: Diet, Pharmaceuticals, and Transcranial Direct-Current Stimulation (tDCS)
16. Hurley's Brain-Training Program
i. Introduction/Synopsis
The idea that we can boost our brain power through interventions of various kinds has been around a long time. Over the years, numerous drugs, diets and other practices (including everything from physical exercise to learning a new language or musical instrument to meditation to even zapping the brain with electrodes) have been purported to pump up our mental strength. And lately, a new practice has been added to this list: brain-training games and exercises. Indeed, in the past decade a whole new industry has emerged around brain-training programs. Built on the premise that specific types of mental activities can strengthen our cognitive skills and add to general intelligence, companies such as Lumosity and LearningRx have convinced millions of paying customers that their product will give them an edge in the brains department.
The more skeptical among us, however, may find ourselves wondering just what is the scientific basis behind all these brain games and other interventions. It was just this thought that occurred to science writer Dan Hurley; and so, following his skeptical sense, Hurley decided to investigate the matter for himself. What Hurley found was a scientific field that, though young, is bustling with activity (and controversy).
The new science of building brain power may be said to have truly kicked off in 2002. In that year, Swedish psychologist Torkel Klingberg performed a study wherein he found that subjects diagnosed with ADHD improved in both attention span and general intelligence after undergoing a brain-training program that involved working-memory exercises (it was this very study that kick-started the brain training industry).
The finding flew in the face of the long-accepted belief that intelligence simply could not be enhanced through training; and therefore, it sparked a great deal of interest in the scientific community. Eager to test the new finding, scientists from all over the world launched their own studies. While not all of the studies replicated the results that Klingberg found, many did; and enough promising results were found to draw even more interest into the field (while those who found negative results began setting up a staunch opposition to the research).
Despite the minority opposition, the long-held belief in immovable intelligence was rocked, and scientists began testing other kinds of interventions as well (including all of those mentioned above). While many of the interventions tested were found to have no effect on cognitive functioning, some did, and thus the new field gained even more momentum.
Wanting very much to get to the bottom of the matter (and the controversy) Hurley decided to check out the studies himself, and also to interview the major researchers in the field (on both sides of the debate). Based on this investigation (which is explored at length in the book), Hurley launched his own brain-training experiment–on himself. Specifically, Hurley took all of those interventions which he felt had the best evidence behind them and incorporated them into a grand brain-training program to see whether he could improve his intelligence.
The routine included the following: A boot camp program (that incorporated both aerobic exercise and resistance training); Lumosity; learning a new musical instrument (the lute); mindfulness meditation; a nicotine patch; coffee; and transcranial direct-current stimulation (tDCS). The results of the experiment? They were mixed.
What follows is a full executive summary of Smarter: The New Science of Building Brain Power by Dan Hurley.
Section 1. An Introduction to Intelligence
1. Just What Is Intelligence, Anyway?
a. Crystallized Intelligence and Fluid Intelligence
Before we launch into an investigation of the new science of building brain power, we must first come to an understanding of just what brain power, or intelligence, truly is.
Let us begin with the IQ test, as this is the most famous indicator of intelligence. What is important to note is that the IQ test actually measures two general varieties of intelligence: crystallized intelligence and fluid, or general, intelligence.
Crystallized intelligence includes your general store of knowledge, which (hopefully) increases over time. As Hurley explains, "standard IQ tests include measurements of crystallized intelligence, your treasure trove of stored-up information and how-to knowledge, which just keeps growing as you age—the sort of thing tested on Jeopardy! or put to use when you ride a bicycle" (loc. 216).
Fluid intelligence, on the other hand, is less about what you know and more about how you think. It includes abilities like problem solving, recognizing patterns and manipulating information in your mind. As the author explains, "fluid intelligence… is the underlying ability to learn, the capacity to solve novel problems, see underlying patterns, and figure out things that were never explicitly taught" (loc. 216).
When it comes to measuring crystallized intelligence in isolation, this is relatively straightforward, as this simply requires testing general knowledge. Fluid intelligence, on the other hand, would seem to be quite a bit more complicated to measure, as it involves several seemingly disparate skills. Still, scientists have managed to design a number of tests that are quite good at measuring fluid intelligence, with one test in particular standing above the rest: the Raven's test (loc. 358).
Each question in the Raven's test follows the same general pattern: you are presented with a 3 x 3 matrix with each square occupied by a symbol (except 1 of the squares). Your task is to read the pattern that emerges from the 8 symbols, and use it to infer what symbol belongs in the empty square (out of 6 multiple-choice options). In addition, the patterns become more and more difficult to decipher as the test proceeds. As Hurley explains, "anyone who has taken an intelligence test has seen matrices like those used in the Raven's. Picture three rows, with three graphic items on each row, made up of squares, circles, dots and other symbols. Do the squares get larger as they move from left to right? Do the circles inside the squares become filled in, from white to gray to black, as they go downward? One of the nine items is missing from the matrix, and your task is to discern the underlying patterns—up, down, across—in order to select the correct item from one of six possible choices. While at first the solutions are obvious to most people, they get progressively harder, reaching the point where, by the end of the test, they baffle all but the brainiest" (loc. 358). (You can check out sample questions, and even take the Raven's test here: http://www.intershop.it/testqi/testqi1/iqtest2.htm.)
Just why the Raven's test is such an accurate measure of fluid intelligence may not be clear at first. But the fact is that the questions require pattern-recognition, logic, and problem-solving—all of which are very much at the heart of what fluid intelligence is. Hurley puts it this way: "why matrices should be considered the gold standard of fluid-intelligence tests may not be obvious. But consider how central pattern recognition is to success in life. If you're going to find buried treasure in baseball statistics, permitting your team to win games by hiring players unappreciated by other teams, you'd better be good at matrices. If you want to find cycles in the stock market to exploit for profit; if you want to find the underlying judicial reasoning behind ten cases you're studying for law school—for that matter, if you need to suss out a woolly mammoth's nature in order to trap, kill, and eat it—you're essentially using the same cognitive skills tested by matrices" (loc. 365).
b. What Is Intelligence Designed for?
Importantly, this quote sheds light not only on what fluid intelligence is, but what it was designed for (by evolution), and also what it is useful for—which is to help the individual survive, thrive and reproduce. And this goes not only for fluid intelligence, but crystallized intelligence as well.
*For prospective buyers: To get a good indication of how this (and other) articles look before purchasing, I've made several of my past articles available for free. Each of my articles follows the same form and is similar in length (15-20 pages). The free articles are available here: Free Articles


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Disabled Life.
Hey guys, how are all of you have done lately? Hopefully nothing troubling. I have done good now and then because it cannot be well everyday so if you have ever said daily that you are doing well then you lied because in reality nobody can be well daily. It is just impossible to be well every single day, surely you can say that you are doing well now and then because then that would probably be true but again I can't really speak for everybody here but I can speak for myself though. For twenty-eight years through my experiences trying to be well daily is tough and when admitting that you are not doing well on certain days would make things easier for you than lying by saying that on that some certain days that you are doing well. That is part of the life you have to deal with personally otherwise what is life? It can hit you hard sometimes and you are not alone in this one as there are millions of people who has some bad days too. But what is more harder to deal with in life? Having a disabled life, as in having to deal with several disabilities of yours everyday trying to make it through daily with patience.


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It seems altogether clear that SCOTUS will end up ruling in the not-too-distant future on the legality of federal subsidies in states that have declined to establish exchanges. I just predicted that, if only for the sake of not upsetting the whole Obamacare applecart, ultimately the Court will probably allow those subsidies. And that's true even if the justices have to torture the law to find a way to do it.
And torturing it will be necessary:
"There are specific rules about when and how the IRS can deviate from the plain language of a statute," Cannon explained to National Review Online, arguing that the subsidies regulation fails to comply with those rules.
The IRS can deviate from "absurd" laws, in theory, but the subsidies language is not absurd. "It might be stupid, but that's not the test for absurdity," Cannon says. Similarly, the IRS can deviate in the case of scrivener's errors — typos, basically — but this is not a typo, Cannon says, because the language was written into repeated drafts of the law.
"They not only keep that language in there, but they even inserted it, this same phrase again, right before passage while the bill was in [Senate Majority Leader] Harry Reid's office," Cannon says. "So, it's not a scrivener's error, either."
Finally, the IRS could fill in ambiguous gaps in a law. The problem for the IRS, though, is that the subsidies language is not ambiguous…
"The power of executing the laws necessarily includes both authority and responsibility to resolve some questions left open by Congress that arise during the law's administration. But it does not include a power to revise clear statutory terms that turn out not to work in practice," Justice Antonin Scalia wrote in an opinion that Roberts joined in full.
The legislative history of Obamacare also shows "that Congress was considering all sorts of proposals that would withhold subsidies from states that didn't establish exchanges or do other things." So it is logical to conclude that there was nothing accidental or unintentional about the ACA's language.
And yet I stand by my prediction about how SCOTUS will end up ruling, even in the face of the evidence. I think the justices, particularly John Roberts, are loathe to turn Obamacare into something unworkable, especially now that it's been in operation for more than a half a year and people have come to rely on it. That was always the danger of the passage of time, and both sides knew it.
[ADDENDUM: At Ace's, DrewM gives some reasons he thinks SCOTUS may decline to hear the case, and that it will be decided in favor of Obamacare by the Circuit Court en banc.]


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Michigan artist Kristin Hurlin has been creating detailed ink and watercolor drawings for over 50 years. Her award winning illustrations have graced many catalogs, books and magazines. The work on this site reflects the landscapes of Leelanau County in and around the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.


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One man has been arrested after a shooting in an East Price Hill bar.
Police responded to The Paradise Lounge on West Eighth Street just before 2:00 a.m. on Saturday morning. They say three men and a woman were shot.
Terry Crossty, 25, of Roselawn was arrested after the incident.
Crossty is scheduled to appear in court on Monday morning for his arraignment.
The victims' conditions are unknown at this point.
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Before & After: Two Marvelous Makeovers from Maui
This summer, Gail and Dan, two charter school educators living on Maui, were given the opportunity to move from a cottage of less than 450 square feet into a much larger, multi-level home nearby. When they made the move, their meager furniture collection simply could not fill the new house. On the initial to-do list: fix an ailing dresser and beautify an old desk.
Gail, who has a love of both power tools and do-it-yourself creativity (as evidenced on her delicious blog, Cooking at the Pacific Outpost), embraced the opportunity to take on some furniture projects.
The low dresser is a charming old piece that the couple bought for $15 from a yard sale. This one took some elbow grease: they painstakingly power-sanded off all of the paint (yellow, brown, and bright orange were among its past lives), and found a nice wood base to work with. Gail coated the top, sides, and feet of the dresser with three layers of stain, and the drawers with a coat of primer and three coats of high-gloss white paint. She then applied polyurethane to the whole dresser. The final touch was replacing the old hardware with drawer pulls from Ikea.
Next came the much-needed desk, which was purchased used for $10 and the top of which is actually particleboard. After a light sand, Gail followed a similar recipe: she coated the sides, top, and spindle legs with one coat of primer and three coats of high-gloss white paint, and stained the drawers. Then came the layer of polyurethane and new drawer pulls.
End result? Two updated pieces of furniture done on the cheap. And ... Gail's love of power tools is as strong as ever.
• Drawer pulls: Ikea and Lowes
• Stain: Rust-Oleum Ultimate Wood Stain in Kona
• Polyurethane: Minwax Fast-Drying Clear Gloss
• Primer: Valspar
• Paint: Valspar Ultra Premium Interior/Exterior High Gloss Enamel in Gloss White
Images: Gail


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Updating 5th street between Jeffers and Dewey was listed on the City's one and six year road plan. According to a report in the NP Telegraph, "An overhaul of Fifth Street from Dewey to Jeffers could be on the schedule for the city of North Platte's road department in 2015." Read the whole article here.
One comment contained in the report that peaked my interest and caused me to energize this site was:
"The infrastructure rebuild of Fifth Street would be similar to that done to the stretch of road immediately to the east of the proposed project, between Dewey and Bailey, that was completed in 2012.
"'Whether we do that or not, I don't know," Werblow said. "There's a lot of issues with the downtown.'"
It is important for us to keep an eye on conversations about the streets in Down Town North Platte. If you hear or ready anything let us know so we can provide an archive of information about the Down Town Bricks. Share information with us at bricks at savethebricks dot com.


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In trading on Tuesday, general contractors & builders shares were relative leaders, up on the day by about 2.2%. Leading the group were shares of M/I Homes (MHO), up about 5% and shares of Beazer Homes USA (BZH) up about 4.9% on the day.
Also showing relative strength are computer peripherals shares, up on the day by about 2.1% as a group, led by Extreme Networks (EXTR), trading up by about 6% and Key Tronic (KTCC), trading up by about 3.8% on Tuesday.