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Notre Dame: an exclusive first look at restoration work
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Black Friday 2018: 5 deals we know about so far
The best time to plan your Black Friday shopping is right now. Even if you're not going to be throwing elbows down at Walmart, you want to make sure there's money set aside for big purchases. Sure, it ruins the surprise a little, but who wants to be waiting in line for one thing then find out there's something even better across town? Deals are already beginning to leak out, even with Black Friday this far away. Here's five big deals we already know about on electronics and other tech goodies for Black Friday.
Watch Worthy
How to know if someone blocked your number
When you block a number, you no longer receive calls or text messages from that person. With Apple's iPhone, it also blocks FaceTime contacts. This can be helpful for stopping some unwanted spam calls, but it can also be used for personal reasons. You won't get any sort of official notice if someone blocks your calls, but you can make an educated guess by looking for these signs.
An elevator that goes sideways?
Elevators are only designed to go up and down, right? Well, these German engineers had a different idea in mind. With the help of some incredible mechanical engineering, these lifts are able to go up, down and sideways like something out of Willy Wonka. How long did it take to design this thing?
Protect your info: Echo Show, Facebook Portal, Nes
Smart screens are handy, but do you feel comfortable knowing Google, Facebook and Amazon may be watching everything you do? If you want to enjoy the convenience of a video voice assistant without sacrificing your privacy, here are the best ways to configure your smart home hub so big tech companies can't watch and listen whenever they please.
Nixie tubes are making a comeback
Remember Nixie tubes? These cool analogue displays were extremely popular throughout the mid 20th century, and found a variety of industrial and military uses during their tenure. Now, Nixie tubes are making a comeback in this retro-styled clock that gives your home (or bunker) the perfect Cold War aesthetic.
This man spent $70K on a mobile game
Ever hear of FGO? No, not Faygo the soft drink. "Fate/Grand Order" is a smash-hit video game for smartphones with a massive cast of characters based on people from history and myth. To unlock these characters, though, you have to spend real-world money. Now, meet the game's reigning champion: A man with enough disposable income to make your head spin. Would you spend this much on a game?
A look inside the 9/11 Memorial Museum
In the devastation that followed the 9/11 attacks, America chose to rebuild. Now, at the former site of the World Trade Center, a new museum has risen from the ashes. Featuring artifacts recovered from Ground Zero as well as moving artistic tributes, the National September 11 Memorial & Museum is truly a national icon.
Tech Reports
DIY Security – How to delete your personal d
Despite being data-hungry, Google still has a good reputation for a tech company. But that doesn't mean that it's immune to the same greedy tactics other businesses pull. Google keeps tabs on your location, tracks search history, and builds a digital profile based on your browsing habits. That being said, it is possible to look up and delete most of the data Google has on you. We'll be going over Google's data tracking habits, and how you can remove each piece of your digital footprint.
Kim helps listener find $25k in unclaimed money
Long-time listener Robert from Harrisonburg, VA, called Kim to thank her for giving him advice that helped him find more than $25,000 in unclaimed money. If you are wondering how he did that, you're not alone. Learn how Robert found that his mother left him money in a probate account he didn't know about.
Kim helps a caller who's a victim of the "brus
One of Kim's fans calls in about random deliveries he has been receiving at his home. This concerns him since his personal information is out there being used without his consent. He doesn't know if he is being charged for these deliveries or if someone has opened up an account under his name and has been ordering products. Thankfully, Kim eases our minds and explains how the so called "brushing" scam isn't anything to be worried about. Tune in and find out why.
Don't be tracked, use these Google alternatives
Google has long been known to track you online and that can make you feel uncomfortable, but it doesn't have to be that way. It might seem hard at first but once you get going, you may realize you didn't need all those Google apps or services. We will talk about search engine alternatives that don't track their users. If you want to message like Gmail, but don't want to use Gmail, we will discuss the best alternatives. It might be time to say goodbye Google.
DIY – How to unsend email using Gmail
Have you ever sent an email that you wish you could take back? Well, believe it or not, there is a way you can stop that email from being seen by whomever you sent it to. That way, next time you accidentally send that work email to your boss regarding something embarrassing, there's a way to reverse that mistake.
How to detect if someone is snooping on your compu
If you are worried that someone might be snooping on you, you're not alone. Don't live in fear. There are ways to check and make sure there's no creeping going on with your computer. Kim will teach you how! For example, you can check recent items to see traces of documents that have been opened. Kim will share with you secret ways you can follow to detect a snooper.
5 essential email hacks you'll wish you knew soo
Emails, emails, emails. They just keep coming. It seems like everyday there is a long list of emails waiting for you to reply. And then you have to sift through them to figure out which are spam and which are real. Well, thankfully Kim is here to teach us 5 essential email hacks that can make our emailing that much easier. Kim will teach us how to stop the creepy tracking from robo-emails and how to stop images from automatically loading in the background. We will also go over how to protect your recipients privacy, because there is a right way and a wrong way to send a mass email.
Success story: How to make money online
Kim Komando receives a call from Jade Oliver @heavenlyhomesandgardens who left her corporate law job to start an upcycling business. What started out as a way to make some extra money to pay for her law school, has now turned into a full time, hugely successful career. Join Kim and Jade in their discussion about the journey Jade took to becoming an eBay entrepreneur.
Live from the Studio
September 14, 2019 – Hour 1
In the first hour, all the details about Apple's latest iPhones, other tech and their streaming service looking to take on both Netflix and Disney. Plus, the next big disruption for business could make selling your house much easier. And, Google is about to start collecting even more data, this time with your face.
September 14, 2019 – Hour 2
In the second hour, Audi has an idea of what a hi-tech offroad vehicle should look like, and you'll never believe what it uses for headlights. Plus, we'll tell you about the gaming system of the future your kids are sure to want, no matter how outrageous it is. And, you've heard about color-changing light bulbs, but what about color-changing ink?
September 14, 2019 – Hour 3
In the final hour, the next time Alexa doesn't know the answer to your question, the voice assistant will go asking for help. Plus, a cautionary tale about what not to do if the bank accidentally deposits thousands of dollars into your account. And, a warning for Instagram users that your private posts might not be so private after all.
September 7, 2019 – Hour 2
In the second hour, move over Bruce Willis; NASA has a real plan to keep an asteroid from colliding with Earth. Plus, another group of experts is predicting what the world will look like in 50 years and they've got some interesting ideas. And, Facebook has finally rolled out a new feature to protect your privacy. We'll tell you what setting to change.
September 7, 2019 – Hour 3
In the final hour, Apple's annual event to announce the latest iPhone and other tech is right around the corner. We'll tell you what to expect. Plus there's another dumb phone on the way to help break smartphone addiction, but it comes with a heavy price tag. And, we'll tell you what you need to know before getting rid of your old phone.
August 31, 2019 – Hour 1
In the first hour, you might think social credit systems like they have in China could never make their way into the U.S., they're actually already here. Plus, recent tests show some of the most popular smartphones out there leak far more radiation than government safety limits. And, Amazon is still selling thousands of unsafe products.
August 31, 2019 – Hour 2
In the second hour, if you get tired of product placements popping up in your favorite TV shows and movies, bad news. Those "ads" could be getting much more personal. Plus, if you've ever wanted to see things from your pet's point of view, now you can. And, forget the car keys. With this new SUV, your phone is the only thing you'll need.
Kim's Playlist
Komando.com Reports
Using AI to detect knock-offs and counterfeit item
Finding a good deal online is great, but getting ripped off? Not so much. Fake and counterfeit luxury goods are a big problem online and in stores, and it can be hard to know if what you're buying is the real deal. That's where Entrupy comes in: The AI solution authenticates bags, watches, jewelry, electronics and more using a handheld device equipped with a small microscope. And it really works: Entrupy's algorithm is 99.1% accurate. Kim talks with Vidyuth, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Entrupy and the co-inventor of Entrupy's patented technology.
Social media influencer advice: How to grow your I
Have you ever wondered what it's like to be a social media influencer? Meet Kallie House, an Instagram fitness influencer who shares her daily life with thousands and thousands of followers. In 2015, Kallie started tracking her workouts at https://www.instagram.com/kalfitlife. Before long, the former elementary school teacher was getting thousands of new followers each month. Kallie shares how she maintains her successful account and how changes in Instagram's algorithm have impacted her business. She also shares a rule of thumb for influencers wondering how much to charge advertisers and sponsors.
3 new online marketplaces better than Craigslist
Once upon a time, Craigslist was a great idea. Post classified ads for free! Buy and sell what you want without any hassles! Craigslist was easy and straightforward. You could quickly post text and photos, then take them down whenever you wanted. You didn't even have to post your email address. Now, Craigslist is a ghost of its former self. As goes the internet, new marketplaces keep opening up, and I've been very pleased with many of these alternatives.
Best streaming service: Netflix vs. Vudu vs. Amazo
When you're picking a streaming video service, so many questions pop up: how much does it cost? What movies does it have? Can you find current episodes of your favorite TV show, or are they all from past seasons? Is there an app, and how well does it work? The list goes on and on.
5 ways to slash your smartphone bills
Remember, a smartphone is a small computer, and computers are expensive. Even older-model phones can cost hundreds of dollars, never mind the $1,149 you'd have to pay for an iPhone X with 256GB, or the Samsung Galaxy S9, which costs upwards of $950. No matter the carrier, the freefall days of free and discounted phones are over, at least among mainstream providers. The pressure to own a smartphone is high, so how do you keep those expenses as low as possible?
Insider tricks to keep hackers and scammers from s
Cybercriminals are out in full force looking for ways to steal your data. It's worth money to them. That's why we've seen a massive uptick in the number of data breaches over the past few years. Unfortunately, most folks don't know they've been hacked until it's too late. With cybercrime so rampant, you need to be proactive about protecting yourself.
Tips and apps for office administration
Terry from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, called in to the show to learn how to optimize their on site security reporting. Their community hires off-duty police officers to patrol the neighborhood and are looking to update how officers check in, how they report, and how they can communicate more effectively in the field.
How to tell if someone is bugging or tracking you:
Ever get that feeling someone is watching? They could be. Kim walks you through simple ways to tell if someone is secretly filming or listening to you — or even tracking you with GPS. Plus, a few easy tricks to find out if your phone has been bugged.
How to freeze your credit and why you'd need
You may not have thought about freezing your credit, and now that you heard of the idea you may be wondering why you should. Well, it is one of the top ways to guard against identity theft, ensuring there will be no change to any of it unless you say so. Here is a step by step description of how to do so.
Modem Vs. Router, what's the difference? DIY
Quick: If I ask you to find the router (not the modem) in your house, can you? What's the difference? We might use them all the time, but do we really know what they do? Since they both look similar, we can easily confuse them for doing the same thing, but that's not the case. They take on different tasks but work together to assure everything in your home network stays connected. Let's learn together!
How to know if that Facebook request is legit | DI
If you're on Facebook, chances are you've received the occasional friend request from someone you don't recognize. Maybe you've met them and just don't remember. It's also possible it's a scammer trying to take advantage of you. Watch this video so you can learn what to look for -- and quickly spot a fake.
Where to mount your TV? Is it OK to put it over a
Odds are that the center piece and focal point of your living room is your TV. It's our main point of entertainment and many families gather around it to watch movies and favorite shows. If that TV is a flat screen you probably have it mounted on the wall. As with most things, there is a right way and a wrong way to mount a TV -- and it's all about location. I'll show you where.
How to avoid data overage on your home Wi-Fi | DIY
Think you've got unlimited data usage at home? Think again, especially with all the connected devices and streaming content, you could max out your data. This DIY video from The Kim Komando Show explains how to tell if you've gone over your limit and what to do about it.
How to unsend email using Gmail | DIY How-to from
Have you ever sent an email that you wish you could take back? Well, believe it or not, there is a way you can stop that email from being seen by whomever you sent it to. That way, next time you accidentally send that work email to your boss regarding something embarrassing, there's a way to reverse that mistake. Tune in and find out how!
3 police scanner apps you have to try | DIY How-to
If you like to keep up to date with what's going on around you, including public safety alerts and traffic reports, you could buy a dedicated police scanner, but those can be expensive. Ever see something happening in your neighborhood -- you know, with police cars or a fire engine -- and wonder what was happening? Watch and learn about three apps you can use for iPhone or Android.


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Shards of ice form an artistic abstract.
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Leaves and plants trapped in ice in a winter pond.
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Glowing triangle of sea ice on a beach in Southeast Alaska in winter in black and white.
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Magical ice sphere created with photomanipulation.
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Interesting ice patterns form a frozen abstract.
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Patterns and bubbles in sea ice on an Alaskan beach.
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Flowing patterns in freezing water of an Alaskan river.
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Abstract formed by ice in tire tracks on a dirt road with blue coloration for a unique look.
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Abstract patterns in river ice in early winter.
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Hoar frost on ice and grass close up on an Alaskan beach.
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Frozen salmon carcass on a beach in Southeast Alaska with frost.
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America's CostSaver 2019: Panoramic Candian Rockies with Alaska Cruise Inside Cabin Summer 2019
Tour Type: CostSaver
Brochure Type: America's CostSaver 2019
Start your trip in stunningly beautiful Vancouver and see why this cosmopolitan city is consistently named one of the best places to live. Explore delightful Victoria filled with British charm before travelling high into the majestic Canadian Rockies. You'll be awe-struck by views of alpine peaks and sparkling blue lakes as you enter Alberta one of the most breathtaking places on earth. Enjoy spectacular National Parks, take a ride on a glacier and descend into the lush Okanagan Valley before returning to Vancouver where an optional Alaskan cruise awaits.
Sightseeing Highlights
Brochure Type: America's CostSaver 2019
Start your trip in stunningly beautiful Vancouver and see why this cosmopolitan city is consistently named one of the best places to live. Explore delightful Victoria filled with British charm before travelling high into the majestic Canadian Rockies. You'll be awe-struck by views of alpine peaks and sparkling blue lakes as you enter Alberta one of the most breathtaking places on earth. Enjoy spectacular National Parks, take a ride on a glacier and descend into the lush Okanagan Valley before returning to Vancouver where an optional Alaskan cruise awaits.
Sightseeing Highlights
- Banff View stunning mountains and waterfalls on your sightseeing tour
- Icefields Parkway Discover Peyto Lake and the Columbia Icefield before riding a giant Ice Explorer across Athabasca Glacier
- Jasper Enjoy an orientation tour of this charming town
- Kelowna Visit a winery and taste some of Canada's premier wines
- Lake Louise Admire the soaring mountain peaks, majestic Victoria Glacier and glistening lake
- Vancouver Explore Gastown, Stanley Park and Prospect Point
- Victoria Iconic Breakfast at Butchart Gardens where light pours in through skylights and faces one of the world's greatest floral displays
- Victoria Embark on an introductory sightseeing tour of the city
- Whistler With more than 8,000 acres over 2 mountains, Whistler is the largest skiable area in North America which helped it earn co-hosting duties at the 2010 Winter Olympics
- 2 Breakfasts
- Audio Headsets Provided throughout your holiday to enhance your included sightseeing experiences
- Luxury air-conditioned coach
- Ferry across to Victoria from the coast of British Columbia and from Victoria to Vancouver
- Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
- Variety of Optional Experiences
- City orientation tours
- An expert Travel Director and separate driver
- All hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes
Call (580) 924-9201 for more information or to book today! Mention code 14500009
- Tour Operator
- Trafalgar Tours
- Offer
- Offer valid through 9/30/2019
- Duration
- 12 Days
- Escorted
- Escorted - Yes
|Day 1
|Arrive Vancouver: Welcome to Vancouver. Get settled in at your hotel before meeting your Travel Director this afternoon.
Ramada Vancouver Downtown
|Day 2
|Vancouver - Victoria (2 Nights): Start your day with a sightseeing tour of Vancouver, one of the world's most naturally beautiful cities. Explore historic Gastown, the city's oldest neighbourhood, designated a National Historical Site in 2009. At Stanley Park, view the famous collection of totem poles and enjoy lovely views from Prospect Point. Reach the coast and board the ferry for the crossing to Victoria. Enjoy picturesque views of the many islands dotting the Strait of Georgia before docking at Swartz Bay. A short drive takes you into charming Victoria, the capital city of British Columbia. Your introductory sightseeing tour takes you along the waterfront district, past the Parliament Buildings and Government Street.
Comfort Inn and Suites
|Day 3
|Victoria Sightseeing and Free Time: This morning, head for Butchart Gardens and enjoy an Iconic Breakfast at the Blue Poppy Restaurant where light pours in through skylights and windows face the stunning gardens. Roam one of the world's greatest floral displays in the amazing 55 acres (22 hectares) of flowers and show gardens. The rest of the day is free to enjoy the many delights Victoria has to offer. Consider whale-watching^ as you cruise Victoria and the protected waters of Haro Strait and the Strait of Juan de Fuca with fantastic photo opportunities.Iconic Breakfast
|Day 4
|Victoria - Whistler (2 Nights): Travel to Chemainus, a seaside community that is renowned for its Mural Project-a series of giant outdoor wall murals. Then, ride the ferry across the Georgia Strait back to the mainland in Horseshoe Bay. Travel along the Sea-to-Sky Highway offering stunning scenic ocean vistas of Howe Sound, soaring mountains, dramatic waterfalls and bustling communities. Stop at Shannon Falls Provincial Park to view the spectacular waterfalls, the third highest in British Columbia. Arrive in the quaint alpine village of Whistler, co-host to the 2010 Winter Olympics.Continental Breakfast
Pinnacle Hotel, Whistler Village
|Day 5
|Whistler Free Time: Spend a full day at leisure in Whistler, nestled between the breathtaking Blackcomb and Whistler Mountains. Explore the village at your own pace and relax at one of the many outdoor venues. Join one of the many optional excursions, including ziplining^, whitewater rafting^ or a thrilling ride aboard the Peak-to-Peak Gondola. Other activities include flightseeing over the lakes and glaciated peaks of Garibaldi Provincial Park.
|Day 6
|Sun Peaks
|Whistler - Sun Peaks: Travel along scenic Duffy Lake Road where you can catch glimpses of Duffy and Seton Lakes via Lillooet, "Mile 0" of the Gold Rush Route. Follow the once treacherous Cariboo Wagon Trail, before reaching Sun Peaks, one of British Columbia's premier ski resorts.
Hearthstone Lodge
|Day 7
|Sun Peaks - Jasper (2 Nights): Drive through white-fenced ranch lands and follow the Yellowhead Highway, catching a glimpse of the snowcapped Columbia Mountains in the distance. Enjoy views of Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Rockies and arrive in Jasper, nestled inside Jasper National Park. A brief tour gives you an overview of this charming, laid back mountain resort.
Lobstick Lodge
|Day 8
|Jasper National Park
|Jasper National Park Free Time: Enjoy a full day at leisure in the largest National Park of the Canadian Rockies. The beauty of the area will leave you breathless. Optional activities abound-from a gentle float trip^ on the scenic Athabasca River, to a glacier hike on Mount Edith Cavell or a scenic cruise on Maligne Lake to iconic Spirit Island. The choice is entirely yours and your Travel Director is on hand to help you plan your day.
|Day 9
|Jasper - Icefields Parkway - Lake Louise - Banff (2 Nights): Proceed along the world-renowned Icefields Parkway amidst stunning vistas of deep green forests, snow covered mountains, hanging glaciers and towering peaks. Sightseeing stops along this beautiful highway include Athabasca Falls, the Columbia Icefield, Bow and Peyto Lakes (weather dependent) and Crowfoot Glacier. Keep your camera ready as you look for wandering wildlife. Stop at the Columbia Icefield for a ride on a specially designed Ice Explorer, winding your way along the surface of the massive Athabasca Glacier. Learn about the Columbia Icefield, the power of glaciers and the early explorers who discovered them. Stop at the "Jewel of the Canadian Rockies"-exquisite Lake Louise, offering quintessential Canadian Rockies scenery with its sparkling blue water lake, nestled at the base of the impressive Victoria Glacier. Continue along the scenic TransCanada Highway and arrive in Banff, inside Banff National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Inns of Banff
|Day 10
|Banff Sightseeing and Free Time: Your morning sightseeing tour of Banff includes the sights of Bow Falls and Tunnel Mountain. Few towns in the world boast as beautiful a setting as Banff. The mighty Bow River courses right through town, while massive mountains rear up around the outskirts. The rest of the day is free for you to pursue your own interests. To see more of this beautiful area, perhaps take an optional gondola ride up Sulphur Mountain for stunning views of six mountain ranges and the village below or ride aboard a helicopter for one of the most epic adventures in the Canadian Rockies.
|Day 11
|Banff - Kelowna: Drive across the Continental Divide at Kicking Horse Pass and stop at the Spiral Tunnels, a feat of early engineering for one of the steepest railroad stretches in the world. Then, it's on through Yoho National Park and across Roger's Pass in Glacier National Park. Pass Mount Revelstoke National Park and wind your way down the mountains, entering what is known as Canada's "fruit basket"-the Okanagan Valley. Stop at a local winery for a tour and tasting before arriving at your hotel in Kelowna.
Ramada Kelowna
|Day 12
|Kelowna - Depart Vancouver: Make your way across the Cascade Mountains and through the Scenic Fraser River Valley to arrive back in Vancouver where your Canadian adventure comes to an end. For guests continuing on Holland America Line's Alaska cruise, you will be dropped off at Canada Place to board the ms Nieuw Amsterdam.
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NEW YORK (MarketWatch) — U.S. investors are catching a case of the Fed-day jitters, an old nemesis that temporarily disappeared from the markets.
When the Federal Reserve ends its two-day policy meeting with a statement and press conference on Wednesday, traders trying to navigate the decision are bracing to hear from a central bank that may sound less committed to its low-rate policies.
The Fed has been winding down its bond-buying stimulus program, and expects to be done with the program before the year is out. That focuses investor attention on when the central bank will begin lifting interest rates, which have been held near zero for the last half decade. And while the Fed has largely been seen as lingering between the end of one policy and the beginning of another, it could start telling a different story on Wednesday.
The central bank has said that it is committed to keeping rates low until labor market conditions return to healthy levels and inflation stabilizes at 2%. But the Fed has rapidly approached those milestones as economic data have improved, which could pressure the Fed to get more aggressive about its rate-hike timeline.
Inflation data released Tuesday showed that consumer prices rose by a seasonally adjusted 0.4% in May, propelling the inflation rate to an unadjusted 2.1%. The labor market continues to improve as well, with the U.S. notching four straight months of job creation in excess of 200,000.
"With both unemployment and inflation continuing to move closer to the Fed's target, investors are braced for the possibility that the Fed revises upward its projection for its policy rate in 2015 and 2016," said Tony Crescenzi, market strategist and portfolio manager at Pimco. "Importantly, however, the Fed may simultaneously revise downward its projection for its neutral policy rate, from 4% to a level a tad lower."
With U.S. markets trading in low volumes amid low volatility, some strategists say it may only take a small signal from the Fed to trigger sharp market moves.
Across the Atlantic, Bank of England Governor Mark Carney sounded a hawkish tone last week when he said that rate hikes could come to the U.K. "sooner than markets currently expect." Despite sharp contrasts between the economies of the U.S. and the U.K., this has raised fears that Fed Chairwoman Janet Yellen could deliver a similar surprise in her change of tone.
"Market participants all year have been trying to catch this whole story that the Fed is behind the curve. The folks making that argument are really happy with the CPI report," said Jeffrey Cleveland, chief economist at Payden & Rygel in Los Angeles.
Traders who bet on the future path of the fed funds rate expect the first hike to occur around mid-2015, with a slow path higher from there, according to CME FedWatch.
But at the same time, economists largely expect the Fed to lower its forecasts for gross domestic product growth this year, considering a contraction in GDP in the first quarter dents full-year projections. That may reaffirm the view that slow-growth that warrants accommodative monetary policy. See how the Fed could move four different asset classes: stocks (page 2), bonds (page 3), currencies (page 4), and gold (page 5).


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UPDATE: We have reached our original $50,000 goal!
WOW! In the final hours of our campaign, we have reached our goal. Our amazing backers have made our dream come true!
We're humbled and grateful for your generosity and support for our project. Beyond pledges, our backers have inspired us with their enthusiasm and passion for this project. Thank you!
So...with 12 hours still to go, let's keep going! We've created a stretch goal of $60,000! Our $50k goal was the minimum we needed to finish the documentary - and we achieved that thanks to almost 700 people from around the world! We know it is ambitious, but everything about this story is over the top - so let's go for it! This amount will help us finish to promote and publicize the film and help cover the costs of DVD, prints, and festival submissions, which are considerable. These steps will enable us to share SCIENCE FICTION LAND with a wider audience.
SCIENCE FICTION LAND tells the mind-bending true story behind Ben Affleck's ARGO. Production on our film began years before the Hollywood version. We don't have big stars or a big budget, but we have an extraordinary story to tell. After filming dozens of interviews and accumulating a bounty of archival materials, with your support, we will be able to complete this unique film and share the real-life events that are truly stranger than fiction.
>>BREAKING NEWS! Through the generosity of Barry Ira Geller, we are offering a very special new rewards package rewards at the $12,500 level with original LORD OF LIGHT/Science Fiction Land materials from the 1970s! See Rewards section below for more details!<<
>> UPDATE: Honored that SCIENCE FICTION LAND is featured in Entertainment Weekly, Boing Boing, Indiewire, Slate, Wired, io9, International Business Times, Film School Rejects, Syfy's Blastr, Documentary Channel, Death + Taxes, GeekTyrant, Giant Freakin Robot, Denver Westward, The London Film Review, Comics Bulletin, Comics Worth Reading, ComicBook.com, Movies.com, Film.com, Film Pulse, Kickstarter Conversations, Brooklyn Paper, Kickstarter Newsletter + Blog + we're also a Kickstarter Staff Pick + Filmmaker Magazine, Wired's GeekDad, ReedPOP, Sheffield Doc/Fest + IFP Curated Pick! <<
>>Check out our new SCIENCE FICTION LAND movie poster, designed by NYC graphic artist, Rogan Josh - now available in our $75+ rewards!!<<
THE STORY (within a story, within a story)
In the mid-1970s, before STAR WARS, an enigmatic young inventor named Barry Ira Geller options the rights to Roger Zelazny's award-winning novel Lord of Light, writes a screenplay and sets out to produce a sci-fi blockbuster and the world's first science fiction theme park – Science Fiction Land. Geller dreams of inspiring the next generation of scientists and bringing the technology of the future to everyone.
A complete unknown, through his passion and determination Geller enlists an all-star team: "King of Comics" Jack Kirby; Hollywood makeup and special effects geniuses John Chambers & Maurice Stein; world-renowned architect Paolo Soleri, visionary author Ray Bradbury; and legendary futurist Buckminster Fuller.
On the verge of success, the project collapses amidst scandal, fraud, and mystery. Years later, Geller learns that his script and Kirby designs were used by CIA agent Tony Mendez as a cover during the Iran hostage crisis – his film's title changed from LORD OF LIGHT to ARGO.
Recently Ben Affleck and Warner Bros. released a fictionalized
Hollywood version of this story, which leaves out the use of Barry Geller's screenplay and Roger Zelazny's Lord of Light, Jack Kirby's production drawings, and John Chambers' idea to use a sci-fi movie as the caper – the very the body of work that made the CIA rescue mission possible. SCIENCE FICTION LAND includes these vital characters and events, and exploring the unbelievable connections between the visionary work of Geller, Kirby, Chambers and the Science Fiction Land team to the saving of six lives.
SCIENCE FICTION LAND is the latest from director Judd Ehrlich, a two-time Emmy-nominated filmmaker (RUN FOR YOUR LIFE, MAYOR OF THE WEST SIDE, MAGIC CAMP).
As only a documentary can, SCIENCE FICTION LAND delves deeply into this true science fiction story and recognizes its unsung heroes. As only an independent film can, we push the boundaries of storytelling to create something unique and visually rich. We want the film to transport viewers to Science Fiction Land and bring the vision of Kirby, Geller, and the team, to life.
We have received generous support from funders like IFP and NYSCA. The grants have helped get us to this point, but this is the kind of film that only gets made with the help of individuals like you.
To fully realize the vision of SCIENCE FICTION LAND, we will continue to create animations and graphics, models and reenactments, and use classic special effects techniques, with an award-winning team of cinematographers, editors, and animators, who have worked with Ehrlich on his other films.
Our fundraising goal is the minimum we need to complete the film, but finishing is only half the battle. Any additional funds raised will go towards outreach and distribution as well as archival footage and music rights and all the work it takes to get an independent film out into the world.
Kickstarter is an incredible platform for independent documentaries and filmmakers like us, but it's all-or-nothing. If we don't meet our fundraising goal, we don't get anything. Help be a part of reaching our goal.
We are thrilled that Barry Ira Geller has generously offered the following items for a backer at the $12,500 level. They are unique. Only one is available. In addition, a backer at this level will receive an Executive Producer Credit!
*The original negatives of the Jack Kirby designs for the Lord of Light/Science Fiction Land project.
*One high quality print run of all thirteen images from the original negatives.
*The original screenplay for the LORD OF LIGHT film by Barry Ira Geller.
*The original blueprint for Science Fiction Land by Barry Ira Geller given as the basis for the Jack Kirby design.
We created a line of "vintage" Science Fiction Land memorabilia that will let you travel back in time to an alternate reality in which Science Fiction land exists – and you have been there! Everything from replicas of the original Science Fiction Land buttons to stickers, postcards, shirts, and more. In addition, we're offering rare Jack Kirby artwork, created for the Lord of Light film and for Science Fiction Land, as well as other great comic, spy, and sci-fi related thank you gifts.
We had a blast at this year's New York Comic Con and met so many great people who are passionate about this project. In addition to hundreds of Kirby, Zelazny, and sci-fi fans, we got to hang with our friends from the Jack Kirby Museum & Research Center and What If Kirby--both dedicated to preserving the legacy of Jack Kirby. We also met Rogan Josh, the talented graphic artist who designed a SCIENCE FICTION LAND movie poster for us, in his own Kirby-inspired style. Check our updates for a video message from Josh!
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One of the most talented goalies in program history, Ferraro will be one of seven new members to be honored this October in the university's annual ceremony.
Starter of 54 collegiate games, Ferraro anchored a Warriors defense that won Colonial League titles in 1976 and 1978. An All-New England honoree in 1979, Ferraro was regarded as one of the greatest netminders in all of Boston State College history. Named an All-Conference selection twice (1977, 1979), Ferraro was selected to play in the prestigious All-New England East-West Senior All-Star game in 1979.
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Poet, educator, and inspirational speaker Carole "Imani" Parker blogs about her former students at the P&W–supported Jobs for Youth Apprenticeship Program (JFYAP) at Medgar Evers College, a job readiness program she once directed.
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Because of their participation in JFYAP, many of the students have graduated from post secondary colleges or apprenticeship training programs and have entered successful careers as health care providers, teachers, social workers, accountants, production assistants, entertainers, etc.
JFYAP students have benefited and grown as a result of all of the training they've received. They have received a well-rounded education, complete with P&W-supported poetry workshops.
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Tour de France winner in collision with car
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Tour de France champion Bradley Wiggins (Sky) is being treated in a Lancashire hospital having collided with a car while out training on Wednesday evening.
The Lancashire Evening Post reports that Wiggins was not far from his home in Eccleston when the incident occurred.
Wiggins' injuries include bruises to his right hand and ribs. His Sky team issued a statement on Wednesday saying: "He is being kept in hospital overnight for observation but the injuries he has sustained are not thought to be serious and he is expected to make a full and speedy recovery."
Wiggins was released from hospital on Thursday,
The scene of the crash on Thursday
It is believed that the car – a white Vauxhall Astra – was pulling out of a petrol station onto the A5209 and then collided with the 32-year-old, who was riding his mountain bike.
The station attendant told the Lancashire Evening Post: "By the time I got there he had moved to a safer place but was still on the ground and he was in a lot of pain. He said he thought he had broken his ribs and while a lot of police cars arrived it was about 15 minutes before the ambulance got there by which time he was blue."
Meanwhile The Sun reports that Wiggins was being followed by his wife and support team in a van, and they were able to attend to him quickly.
According to the BBC the driver of the car "is a local woman who was not injured but she is helping police with inquiries."
Google Maps shows the petrol station on the A5209 where the collision occurred
Last week, Wiggins was awarded the prestigious Vélo d'Or for 2012, as the world's best cyclist of the season. A stellar 2012 for the British rider included victories at Paris-Nice, the Tour de Romandie, Criterium du Dauphiné and the Tour de France. He followed his Tour de France victory by winning the individual time trial at the London Olympic Games.


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If you know what a "portable landscape" is, you're probably very artsy. I guess I'm pretty artsy, but it still sounds weird when I try to explain it.
Basically it's like a place that you've made…that you can pick up and move…so it's not an installation. However, apparently "place" is a very broad term. My professor showed us a picture of a student's portable landscape made out of a pair of pants with plants growing out of it. Cool story…anyways…I think I'm just gonna call it "three-dimensional art" like normal people do.
The purpose of the piece was to create a place where I felt at peace or close to God–a place where I felt free. I fused two of such places together: nature and music. For now, I've titled it "Listening Tree."
There may or may not have been music paraphernalia harmed in the making of this project….But I think they like their home a lot better now than when they were trapped inside my CD rack. I used strips of album cover artwork from music that has impacted me artistically, emotionally, and spiritually in both the past and present. Specifically featured appearances are made by Underoath: They're Only Chasing Safety; Showbread: No Sir, Nihilism is Not Practical and Nervosa; Oh Sleeper: Son of the Morning; Secret & Whisper: Great White Whale; Burden of a Day: Blessed Be Our Ever After; Flyleaf: Flyleaf; Superchic[k]: Beauty From Pain; Chasing Victory: Fiends; As Cities Burn: Come Now Sleep; and The Devil Wears Prada: With Roots and Branches Below.
Other inspirations and influences include: Ansel Adams, Yosemite, Olafur Arnalds, Sigur Ros, Bon Iver, my solo hike in the woods, Family Force 5, the swing under the magnolia tree by my friends' apartment, and my study abroad term in the mountains. And We Are Ansel…to anyone who is a fan of that band, yes I was thinking of the song "Look at the Tree!" the whole time.


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With the weather finally turning warmer, the action at the various golf leagues in the area is starting to heat up.
For those not familiar with golf leagues, they are an excellent way to meet people, enjoy some fellowship time on the course and have a great time.
The Opportunity House and the Sand Trappers are two local golf leagues looking for participants to join the fun in their 2014 seasons at Crooked Creek Golf Club in Hendersonville.
For those who are looking to play in a nine-hole league, the Opportunity House Golf League plays nine holes on Monday, Thursday and Friday mornings, from 9 to 10 a.m, April through September.
"Golfers can choose to play on one, two or all three of those days. The entry fee is $25 per session for each of the three days, with $5 going to benefit the programs at Opportunity House. New players can come join at any time," said Opportunity House League President Rand Bishop.
The Opportunity House League is open to both men and women.
"Results each day are flighted, depending on how many golfers are playing on a particular day. Points are worth 20 cents each and are awarded in each flight. Monetary awards are given at a banquet at the end of the season. Twilight best-ball foursomes and cookouts are also held during the season," said Bishop.
The 18-hole, Sand Trappers league is comprised of approximately 50 male golfers of varying ages and skill levels.
They play on Tuesday and Thursday mornings, with tee times between 8:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m.
In addition to green and cart fees, there is a $35 annual entry fee per player that goes toward point-based prizes, a Fourth of July picnic and winnings, which are distributed at an end-of season breakfast meeting held in early November.
"While our skill levels and ages may vary greatly, our focus is on fellowship and a common love for the great game of golf. Our oldest member is Charles Johnson who will be turning 91 next month. He served with the Marines Fifth Division who fought at Guadacanal and New Britain in World War II," said Sand Trappers Secretary/Treasurer Julian Wells.
"We have one 86 year-old charter member, Paul Richards, who has eight lifetime holes-in-one, all of which occurred during league play with the Sand Trappers," said Wells.
"We have five or six members who show up in May from Florida, then they leave in the September/October timeframe," said Sand Trappers Past President Leo A. Gawor Jr.
For more information on the 18-hole, Sand Trappers Golf League, go to www.sandtrappersgl.wordpress.com.
For information on the nine-hole, Opportunity House Golf League, contact Rand Bishop at (828) 697-0090 or Jim Jackson at (828) 595-3036.
Local golf leagues hit links to begin their seasons
With the weather finally turning warmer, the action at the various golf leagues in the area is starting to heat up.


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MILPITAS, CALIFORNIA, July 14, 2008 SanDisk Corporation (NASDAQ:SNDK) today announced that Howard County General Hospital in Columbia, Maryland, has selected SanDisk's Cruzer® Enterprise secure USB flash drives and Central Management & Control (CMC) server software to protect highly confidential medical and organizational data.
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Timbers Season Ends On Winning Note
October 11, 2010 - U.S. Soccer Federation D-2 (USSF D-2) - Portland Timbers News Release
PORTLAND, Ore. - The Portland Timbers earned a 1-0 victory in Game 2 of their first-round playoff series against the Vancouver Whitecaps on Sunday at Merlo Field. But the win would not be enough for the Timbers to advance in the postseason, as the Whitecaps won the overall aggregate-goal series 2-1.
The Timbers entered the second leg of the series trailing by two goals after a 2-0 loss to the Whitecaps in Game 1 on Thursday in Vancouver. Needing to overcome the deficit, the Timbers out-shot the Whitecaps 15-5 on Sunday and received an emotional, game-winning goal from midfielder James Marcelin early in the second half in front of a sellout crowd of 4,884. In the end, the Whitecaps would hold onto their lead in the series behind a five-save effort from goalkeeper Jay Nolly and advance to the semifinals against the Puerto Rico Islanders.
Marcelin scored his second goal of the season, defender Ian Joy was credited with the assist, forwards Bright Dike and Doug DeMartin recorded a team-high three shots apiece and defender Kevin Goldthwaite contributed three shots of his own from the backline for the Timbers. For a second straight season, the Timbers had their playoff run stopped short by the Northwest-rival Whitecaps.
Nolly's five saves helped the Whitecaps to their third straight semifinals appearance as the club managed just five shots in the match. Midfielder Martin Nash led the way with a team-high two shots. Vancouver begins its semifinal series with Puerto Rico on Thursday on the road.
After a several close chances off of crosses in the first half, the Timbers staked a goal in the 49th minute a header by Marcelin. The ball was played wide left to Joy, who was deep in the offensive end. He crossed the ball in to the far side of the box. Among the crowd, Marcelin was able to drive his shot just inside the post for the 1-0 lead in Leg 2 and cut the Whitecaps' aggregate-score lead in half.
The first half was filled with chances for the Timbers, out-shooting the Whitecaps 8-3 in the opening period. DeMartin attempted all three of his shots in the first half - all headers that missed just wide of the goal. Midfielder Kalif Alhassan set up two of those opportunities with the first coming in the eighth minute.
Switching the point of attack, the Timbers worked the ball out to Alhassan on the right side. He chipped a pass into the box for DeMartin, who then flicked a header from 10 yards out. DeMartin's shot beat Nolly to the back post, but it rolled just wide.
In the 37th minute, the two linked up again for another close opportunity. From 30 yards out on the right side, Alhassan lofted a ball into the box. DeMartin got his head on the ball and looped a shot that bounced just wide of the target. DeMartin would get a third chance a minute later, as he tried to re-direct a cross in by defender Steve Purdy from the top of the six-yard box; it too narrowly missed, this time wide of the top left corner of the goal.
Dike had a chance of his own to put the Timbers on the board in the first half. DeMartin scrapped for a ball just outside the box and was able to push a pass forward for Dike in-stride. From a tight angle on the right post, Dike hit a rolling just wide of the far post.
Portland continued to push forward in the second half and it led to another seven shots. Following the goal by Marcelin, the Timbers earned another dangerous chance in the 56th minute on a corner kick by Joy. The defender dropped the ball in at the near post and Dike fought for the ball. He hit a shot on frame that was knocked off the post by Nolly. The rebound fell to the ground and Dike struck the follow up, but it was deflected by a Whitecaps player in the box.
The Whitecaps caught a few chances on counter attacks in the second half. Second-half sub Ridge Mobulu broke through the backline in the 63rd minute, but Timbers defender Stephen Keel was able to track back and knock the ball away with a sliding challenge deep inside the box to break up the threat.
Three minutes later, it was Keel again with another timely tackle inside the box to halt a dangerous run by the Whitecaps. On the ensuring corner kick, Vancouver midfielder Terry Dunfield ripped a shot just over the crossbar from 20 yards out.
Fighting for the series and their season, the Timbers held nothing back in the final 20 minutes of the contest. In the 72nd minute, a free kick rattled around the box and led to shots by Dike and forward Takayuki Suzuki. But it was Nolly with another clutch save and a deflection by a Whitecaps player inside the box that kept the Timbers from leveling the series.
Ten minutes from time, Dike was fouled five yards outside the top left corner of the box. Midfielder Rodrigo Lopez sliced it into the box at the far post, but Nolly was there to punch it away.
In second-half stoppage time, Vancouver midfielder Kyle Porter had a chance to seal the series. With the advantage deep inside the box, Porter sailed a shot from inside 10 yards well wide of the mark.
In the closing minutes of the contest, the Timbers tried to maximize on several long throw-ins and a series of corners to find the equalizer in the series. Alhassan tried his luck at a shot from distance, but it missed wide of the right post. Portland's 2010 campaign ended with a fight, but it could not catch Vancouver in the aggregate-goal series.
It was the final meeting between the Timbers and Whitecaps as lower-division clubs. The two sides will both join Major League Soccer in 2011 as expansion clubs and will reunite with long-time Northwest-rival Seattle Sounders FC in North America's top flight next season.
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U.S. Soccer Federation D-2 Stories from October 11, 2010
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- RailHawks Face Montreal in USSF D-2 Semis - North Carolina FC
- Vancouver Completes Semifinal Field After 2-1 Aggregate Victory in USSF D-2 Playoffs - Austin Aztex
- Whitecaps FC Win First-round Playoff Series Over Portland Timbers 2-1 On Aggregate - Vancouver Whitecaps
- Timbers Season Ends On Winning Note - Portland Timbers
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Shark sightings on the rise along East Coast
'Sharkpocalypse', airing as part of Discovery Channel's Shark Week, investigates how humans may be to blame for more shark attacks. VPC
Experts say rise in shark sightings points to an increase in human presence in the ocean, not necessarily in shark populations.
An earlier version of this story misstated the year Jaws was released.
Sharks have captured the nation's imagination through an obsession mired in both awe and fear — from 1975's landmark blockbuster, Jaws, to the Syfy channel's more recent Sharknado to real-life sightings along the East Coast.
One sign of this lingering infatuation with the carnivorous creatures is Discovery Channel's annual Shark Week — which kicks off its 26th incarnation Sunday. The week-long series' main event, Sharkpocalypse, will attempt to shed light on the murky water of shark sightings and attacks, which experts say have been increasing in recent decades.
"The thesis of Sharkpocalypse is that shark populations worldwide are at an all-time low, and yet shark attacks are up," says Joe Schneier, executive producer of the segment that airs Thursday. "We tried to figure out if there was a connection."
Shark sightings are on the rise as human populations increase and move closer to habitats long occupied by sharks, says George Burgess, a Florida researcher and curator of the International Shark Attack File, an annual study that compiles statistics regarding shark-human interactions. While shark populations are dwindling worldwide, shark sightings have risen because people are spending more time in the water, he said.
"More people are entering the sea and putting themselves in the water closer to where the sharks are," Burgess says. "As a result, there are more eyes where the sharks are and a lot more people looking for sharks."
Another reason for increased sightings, Burgess says, is overfishing and habitat destruction. In Florida, sightings of the great hammerhead shark — a species that has historically kept far away from the shoreline — have increased in the past two years and it's not uncommon to see this species following fishing boats in an attempt to snag some easy meals, Burgess says.
Shark attacks on people are still rare but also have risen over the past century. The number of deaths from such attacks can fluctuate widely from year to year. In 1999, just four people worldwide were killed by sharks, but by 2011, that number had jumped to 13 deaths. In 2012, seven were killed in attacks.
In recent years, researchers have noticed an increase in great white shark sightings along the coast of Massachusetts, Burgess says, likely because of a resurgence of the seal population — a byproduct of legislation passed in the 1970s that aimed to conserve marine environments.
Greg Skomal, a shark specialist at the Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries, says increased shark sightings in Cape Cod and along other New England coasts mark a significant shift in the animals' behavior.
"In Massachusetts, we're seeing a change in habitat," Skomal says. "Great whites are moving closer to shore to get to seals, and so more people are seeing them."
In 2012, Massachusetts experienced its first shark attack since 1936 when a tourist from Colorado was bitten while body surfing with his son off the coast of Cape Cod. Although the man survived, the state was shocked as shark sightings soon became the norm. By the end of the year, there were more than 20 confirmed shark sightings in the area.
The nation's obsession with sharks, Schneier says, comes from what the animal represents in popular culture.
"It's an animal shrouded in mystery, but very few of us will ever see one in the flesh," he says. "It's part of the great sphere of the unknown."


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USAid, IFPRI and Oxford have developed, piloted and launched this new index on women's empowerment in agriculture which is accompanied by an impact evaluation methodology. There are also case studies that may be of interest. I would be interested in what people think of this, and how IFAD might use it and partner with the initiative.
Here is a copy of the document that describes the index.
And, here is the page on the launch of the initiative from the US government Feed the Future website.