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Senate Debate On Health Reform Begins Monday, Public Option Will Dominate
Much of the news coverage previewing the Senate floor debate on health legislation, which begins Monday afternoon, focuses on the public option.
The Wall Street Journal: "(L)awmakers from both parties are planning to introduce dozens of amendments, addressing issues from a government-run health-care plan to medical malpractice lawsuits to abortion and taxes. ... Any of the amendments will also likely require 60 votes to pass, because opponents can threaten to filibuster any amendment that has less support. That sets a high bar, but even unsuccessful amendments can send a message. Sen. Orrin Hatch (R., Utah), for example, is expected to offer an amendment to insert tough abortion restrictions in the bill ... Although the bill was crafted by Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D., Nev.), Democrats, too, have points to make, especially the liberal wing. Sen. John Rockefeller (D., W.V.) says he will probably offer an amendment to strengthen the public option, a government-run health plan that would compete with private insurers" (Bendavid, 11/29).
The Associated Press: "(T)he all-hands-on-deck Democratic coalition that allowed the bill to advance is fracturing already. ... Some Democratic senators say they'll jump ship from the bill without tighter restrictions on abortion coverage. Others say they'll go unless a government plan to compete with private insurance companies gets tossed overboard. Such concessions would enrage liberals, the heart and soul of the party. ... But Reid is determined to avoid being remembered as another Democrat who tried and failed to make health care access for the middle class a part of America's social safety net. 'Generation after generation has called on us to fix this broken system, he said at a recent Capitol Hill rally. 'We're now closer than ever to getting it done'" (Alonso-Zaldivar, 11/29).
MarketWatch: "A bill that would overhaul the U.S. health-care system should have a mechanism to control costs, a Democratic senator said Sunday. ... Appearing on 'Fox News Sunday,' Sen. Evan Bayh, D.-Ind., said it's encouraging that the Senate's health-care bill begins to shrink the federal deficit. But he said, 'I think we need to have an enforcement mechanism in there, as best we can, to ensure that future Congresses will have the backbone to put some of these efficiencies into place'" (Schroeder, 11/29).
Reuters: "Howard Dean, a physician and former governor from Vermont who has been critical of some of his fellow Democrats who do not back a public health insurance option, predicted on the same news show ['Fox News Sunday'] that Obama would succeed on healthcare reform. .... Republicans strongly oppose the public option, arguing that it would give government too big a role in healthcare and that private insurers would be unable to compete. They also argue the bill, which is paid for through tax increases and spending cuts, is too expensive. Many of the proposed spending cuts in the Medicare health program for the elderly are unlikely to go into effect, said Republican Senator Jon Kyl. 'There's no way to fix this bill,'" Kyl [said.]" Smith, 11/29).
USA Today: "On CNN's State of the Union, Sen. Richard Lugar, R-Ind., made the 'audacious suggestion' of putting off the Senate's health care debate and 'talk now about the essentials, the (Afghanistan) war and money.' No way, said Sen. Jack Reed, D-R.I. He told CNN that 'the health care debate is essential to our economic future' because of rising costs for businesses and individuals. ... Sen. Carl Levin, D-Mich., said on CBS's Face The Nation that there's a 'decent chance' the Democrats can find the 60 votes needed for a final bill, one with 'a public option that the states can opt out from'" (Jackson, 11/29)
Washington Times: "The public insurance plan is going to play a significant role in the debate, despite the fact that the Congressional Budget Office estimated that only about 6 million people would end up on the plan. It has become the most significant lightning rod - many Democrats deem it necessary to drive down costs, while Republicans say it would give government too large a role in health care. ... In the Senate, where the bill can't pass without 60 votes, every lawmaker will matter" (Haberkorn, 11/29).
The New York Times: "For some lawmakers, the public option is crucial to bringing any real change overhauling the health care system, while for others it portends a government takeover that would spell the demise of the private insurance industry. But what about the public? Do people really care that much about the public option? Surveys show that a majority of the public supports it. But those supporters value other objectives of a health care overhaul, like lowering costs, even more. A deeper look at the polls suggests a disconnect between Washington and the public over the public option. It has become magnified as a political issue beyond its immediate effect on the health insurance system, although both sides say its power, for good or ill, would become evident over time" (Seelye, 11/28).
Las Vegas Sun: "One reason the public option has become the focus of controversy is that it symbolizes another step toward securing health care as a right for all Americans - not just those whose jobs come with insurance or who are old enough or poor enough to qualify for government-funded care. Democrats see in the public option an important antidote to the privately run health care system that has defined care in the United States. They believe a government-administered plan, like Medicare, would provide a lower-cost alternative and induce competition among private insurers. ... Republicans have criticized the public option as nothing short of socialism, a driving force in what they see as a big-government takeover of private insurance in the health care bill."
"Reid's job now will be to oversee the drafting of a new version of the public option that can draw those reluctant senators aboard without losing those he already has" (Mascaro, 11/29).
Finally, The San Francisco Chronicle has a front page story on the health care systems in the Netherlands, Switzerland and Germany, saying they offer "parallels, as well as lessons," for the U.S.: "Holland and Switzerland rely exclusively on private insurance, and all three rely on private doctors. The three European nations deliver universal coverage and world-class quality at a fraction of what Americans spend. All of them require that everyone purchase insurance, make sure everyone can afford it and ban insurers from such practices as refusing to cover the sick that are common in the United States."
"European health care is universal, but contrary to popular perception, it is not all nationalized. Facing rapidly aging populations, many European countries have gone much further than the United States in using market forces to control costs. At the same time, regulations are stronger and often more sophisticated. Most of Europe spends about 10 percent of its national income on health care and covers everyone. The United States will spend 18 percent this year and leave 47 million people uninsured. ... Europe has more doctors, more hospital beds and more patient visits than the United States (Lochhead, 11/29).


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Bryan Konietzko went at it on Tumblr earlier today to reveal a bit more Book 2 news. We didn't get any kind of picture this time, but we received some information that was oddly left out at Comic-Con 2012.
We've known all along that Korra's Male-Twin cousin's name would be Desena, but Korra's Female-Twin cousin was left nameless for a while. Today, she received a name.
Bryan has used his Tumblr to announce that the female-cousin's name will be Eska.
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Jennie Hunt, MBACP (Accred)
About me
I offer a safe and supportive space for people who are struggling to deal with issues in their lives that affect them at a deeply personal level. It can be such a relief to talk about these problems in absolute confidence and together we can explore how it feels and how it might be changed. Counselling is so often a very liberating experience enabling people to free themselves of past and current emotional burdens.
It is important to mourn our losses and allow ourselves time to work through our grief if we are to reach some kind of resolution and move on in our lives. Counselling can play a vital part in helping people to deal with bereavement and also to provide support in anticipation of great loss.
Couple Counselling
Relationships are complicated and change over time. If couples find they are not understanding each other, not feeling understood and if they are becoming increasingly stressed, it is very painful. Person centred counselling helps people to find a way through this distress.
Fertility Counselling
The experience of infertility can be very distressing and disruptive and feelings can range from despair, anger, anxiety and loneliness, to grief. The situation can also put a great strain on relationships, not only with a partner, wife or husband but with relatives and friends who may not fully understand what it is like to have fertility issues. It is hard to deal with other people announcing a pregnancy, having a baby or just seeing people enjoying family life. It is usually difficult to deal with the outcome of treatment if tests are negative or if the news is bad and understandable that anxiety about the future then increases.
I have specialised for over 20 years in providing counselling for people affected by infertility. Counselling offers you a private place where you can explore difficult feelings and deal with the issues you are experiencing. It enables you to reduce the impact that infertility is having on your life, to talk through your options, prepare for treatment and have support afterwards.
I also have a special interest is in working with people who are thinking about sperm, egg or embryo donation and with those for whom surrogacy is an option, all of which can give rise to a whole range of feelings and issues that may be difficult to manage. I provide a confidential space where you can safely explore the personal implications for you and those close to you, as well as an opportunity to discuss the legal framework for donation or surrogacy in the UK and receive the support you need before, during and after treatment.
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Stress comes in many forms and can have a very negative impact on peoples lives, sometimes leading to illness, absence from work and strain on personal relationships. I work with people to identify the sources of their stress and to learn how to reduce the effect it has upon them. It is very empowering and liberating to discover that you can be so much more in control.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Post-graduate Diploma in Applied Social Studies
- Advanced Diploma in Counselling and Interpersonal Skills
- Advanced Post Diploma Certificate in Person Centred Couples Counselling
- Diploma in Stress Management
- Accredited Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
- Senior Accredited Member of the British Infertility Counselling Association (BICA)
- OCN Certificate in Counselling Supervision
- Certificate in Advanced Person Centred Couple Counselling
- Honorary Member of the British Infertility Society
- Honorary Member of the British Infertility Counselling Association
I am Chair of the BICA Training Group and regularly run courses for other counsellors who want to develop knowledge and skills in work with people affected by infertility.
As well as having a private practice, I am the senior infertility counsellor at The Wolfson Fertility Centre, Hammersmith Hospital, one of the largest assisted conception centres in the UK
Areas of counselling I deal with
- Abortion
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Excerpts from the testimony of Gina (Jeanna) Polchies
Woodstock First Nation
This elder testimony is excerpted from interviews conducted as part of the Jemseg Crossing Archaeological Project. The complete interviews are included in a final report edited by Karen Perley. The photographs were provided by the New Brunswick Provincial Archives and the University of New Brunswick Archives and Special Collections. The photographs are used as illustrations and do not refer to specific people or situations in the testimony. More specific details about the photos are as follows:
Photo 1: Tobique, 1862. New Brunswick Provincial Archives.
Photo 2: Wolastoqey guide with birch bark canoe with supplies in foreground. c 1888. New Brunswick Provincial Archives.
Photo 3: Wolastoqey children, St. Mary's Reserve, on north side of Fredericton on their way to school with books and slate board. New Brunswick Provincial Archives.
Photo 4: Wolastoqiyik at Gagetown c. 1870s. New Brunswick Provincial Archives.
Photo 5: Left to Right: Mrs Noel John Sappier (Molly Tomah); Mrs Frank Francis (Mali Poligaman); Mrs Peter Sappier (Sarah Gabriel). Standing: Oliver Fallis, c. 1923 (Peter Paul Fonds) UNB Archives and Special Collections
Photo 6: Wolastoqiyik at the church at French Village. New Brunswick Provincial Archives.


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Nokia N87 Prototype is on sale at eBay for US$799.99
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Nokia N87 Prototype is selling by a German seller at eBay for US$799.99. The seller is not the owner of the phone because he got this device from the bar. This Nokia phone prototype is featured with 12MP snapper and this feature resembles with Nokia N87. The seller is selling it with the name of Nokia N00 N86 C Prototype.
According to seller the phone is fully functional and unlocked. It is not used so much that's mean you will get a device with no scratches and less dings. Although it is named as Nokia N00 yet from its picture we get an idea that it is the successor of Nokia N86. The authenticity of this Nokia phone is not confirmed because it is also possible that it is a test phone of Nokia. You are familiar with the fact that sometime you get the copy of officially released devices therefore it is really difficult to said anything about its genuineness.
The phone is not so attractive and from its prototype we get an idea that it may run on Symbian^3 on which Nokia X7-00 is running. It is features with many keys that are usually requisite for non-touch phone. But again the example of toucscreen hybrid phone a.k.a. Blackberry Torch 9800 that is a deliberated combination of touch function and keys.
It is claimed by the seller of Nokia N00 Prototype that he got this device from the bar and he will sell it with the charger but without accessories. If you feel yourself interested then you may get it from eBay.
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i am very interested with nokia n87 mobile phone.it has more characteristic that i want like a 12MP camera and the biggest storage for memory.


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My go-to eyeshadow palette for these last few weeks has been the Tartlette In Bloom palette. Its great for travelling because there are a variety of mattes, darks and shimmers. I usually use 'funny girl' as a lid colour and blend some 'jetsetter' and 'smarty pants' into my crease and on my lower lash line. The only mascara I will probably ever use is the Maybelline Lash Sensational mascara. My lashes honestly look like Im wearing falsies after two coats of this mascara and its the only mascara that isnt waterproof that doesnt transfer to my skin.
The only thing in my routine that does change up often is my lips but I will usually use a NYX Matte Lip Cream and lately Ive been loving the shade 'Abu Dabhi' and to line my lips I love the Essence lip liner in 11 'in the nude'.
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Netflix arrived in Australia and New Zealand yesterday, with the official launch party happening at Sydney's Museum of Contemporary Art last night. Because why wouldn't we celebrate our total contentment with the coach-potato life?
International stars walked the red carpet, from shows we've always struggled to get our eyes on until now. We're talking about the actors and actresses from Orange is the New Black, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, Between and more.
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Sarath (Tony Ranasinghe)
domineers over his timid wife Pushpa (Sriyani Amarasena).
When Pushpa is to have a Caesarean delivery of their baby,
Sarth refuses to be present even though he himself is a
doctor. She dies during surgery and Sarath is forced to live
with the death of his wife hanging over him.
Ahasin Polowata (Sinhala, White Flowers for the
Dead) is a 1978 Sri Lankan drama film directed by Lester
James Peries. The film stars Tony Ranasinghe as Sarath, an
abusive husband who is haunted by his wife's
Peries made the film as a favour to D. B. I. S.
Siriwardene who was ardent that Peries direct a film based on
his wife's book. It was well received in Sri Lanka,
critically and commercially, and made appearances at several
foreign film festivals including the Cairo International Film
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LOS ANGELES — For years, President Obama has largely been absent in Hollywood, a point of unhappiness with a community accustomed to the constant doting of Bill Clinton. But over the last few months, Mr. Obama and his representatives have held a series of meetings and telephone calls with some of the region's most influential donors and fund-raisers, reflecting Hollywood's new importance in the president's re-election campaign.
The fruit of that effort became clear this week as Mr. Obama is scheduled to attend a fund-raiser on Thursday night at the Fryman Canyon home of the actor George Clooney. At last count, organizers said, the event had raised well over $6 million, plus many millions more through an online raffle, record territory. They said they stopped selling $40,000-a-plate tickets last week because there was no room to squeeze in any more tables.
Mr. Obama's announcement on Wednesday that he now supported same-sex marriage should assure him a warm reception at the Clooney residence. Organizers had expected the president to face tough questions from an audience that had grown increasingly uncomfortable with his tentativeness on an issue of great importance here.
Norman Lear, the television producer, said moments after the announcement that he and his wife, Lyn, who had held back from giving money to Mr. Obama, would now contribute the maximum allowed, $80,000 between them. "This is the kind of leadership we support, and we are happy to max out today to his re-election campaign," he said.
Mr. Obama's growing fund-raising prowess here, in a region of California packed mansion-to-mansion with wealthy liberal donors, is crucial for the campaign, as it confronts the likelihood that it cannot match Mitt Romney, the presumed Republican nominee, in drawing "super PAC" money, or draw the big-dollar support from Wall Street that was central to Mr. Obama's 2008 victory.
Still, the checks are finally flowing after Mr. Obama and some of his top aides, at the behest of some of his supporters, made the kind of personal outreach that was once Mr. Clinton's stock in trade here. And as critically, the money came after a network of fund-raisers — chief among them the entertainment mogul Jeffrey Katzenberg, who has emerged as one of Mr. Obama's biggest champions — methodically pestered big-name Hollywood figures for checks, pointing to the contrast between Mr. Obama, whatever his perceived shortcomings, and Mr. Romney.
At times they dealt with donors who voiced disappointment at Mr. Obama's distance since he moved into the White House, a contrast made more stark by memories of Mr. Clinton's frequent visits and hand-holding here as president.
And they voiced disappointment with Mr. Obama — on the environment, health care, the war in Afghanistan and his failure to turn around the terrorism policies of George W. Bush. Most recently, some were upset at what they saw as Mr. Obama's failure to side with Hollywood in a dispute with the Silicon Valley over legislation intended to reduce online piracy of films. And, of course, there was same-sex marriage.
"My conversations over these last few weeks have actually been very straightforward, and it's a very simple decision for all of us to make right now," Mr. Katzenberg said in an interview. "Today there is a very simple clear, clean choice. Mitt Romney or Barack Obama. That's it. In that regard, that is an easy choice."
Mr. Katzenberg said he expected Thursday's event to draw $15 million altogether, though campaign officials disputed that figure as too high.
For the president, the efforts here have required occasional direct contact with major donors who needed to hear from him personally before offering a full commitment, including Haim Saban, the television industry billionaire and major backer of Hillary Rodham Clinton's 2008 presidential campaign. He told The Hollywood Reporter recently that Mr. Obama had received him in the Oval Office.
Mr. Obama has also taken it upon himself to call key figures in the industry to measure the political temperature, among them Ari Emanuel, the powerful Hollywood agent and brother of his former chief of staff, Rahm Emanuel.
One person helping to wrangle donors said that at times he had to offer what he described as civics lessons to help potential supporters appreciate the difficulty of passing some of the legislation Mr. Obama had promised in 2008.
Rob Reiner, the director who had been critical of Mr. Obama just two years ago, said he had shifted his view of the president as he came to recognize the obstacles Mr. Obama faced.
"I felt that he tried to accommodate the other side too much," Mr. Reiner said. "I realize now that it was an attempt to try to broker some kind of compromise. I think he realized like everybody realized, that it's virtually impossible."
"Given all of that, I think he has done an incredible job," Mr. Reiner added. "I've done, I wouldn't say a 180 — I was never against him — but I've certainly done more than a 90. All my fellow Hillary supporters have come full around. It just took a little while."
That changing view may reflect what Mr. Obama's aides have long hoped: that liberals would rally around the president as unrealized expectations bumped up against the possibility of a President Romney.
"I think all progressives are disappointed in Obama to a degree," said Bill Maher, the television talk show host. He had been critical of Mr. Obama but later wrote a $1 million check to a super PAC working on the president's behalf.
"He is not slashing the defense budget, he is not raising taxes on the wealthy, really," Mr. Maher said in an interview. "He gave in on the Bush tax cuts." But, he said, when compared with Mr. Romney: "It's not even close. You just run back into his arms."
Hollywood faces its own competition with Silicon Valley, which is also capable of raising prodigious amounts of money, and is fighting Hollywood over its push for Congressional action to curb Internet piracy.
"Los Angeles is by far the most dominant financial market for Democratic candidates in the country," said Andy Spahn, who is Mr. Katzenberg's political adviser and does his own fund-raising as well. "But in terms of entertainment and Silicon Valley, there's a shared commitment to re-elect this president."
The effort has gone beyond just the entertainment industry and included the presidential decorator Michael Smith. Winning the public support of Mr. Saban, known for his rigorous commitment to Israel, was also critical to persuading Jewish donors here to participate, a member of the campaign finance team said. At the same time, recruiting a star as popular as Mr. Clooney helped the campaign drastically increase its haul by attracting tens of thousands of small-dollar donors, drawn in part by a chance to win a seat at this celebrity-packed dinner.
"In the end, it was lots and lots and lots of talk, and then it got time for the rubber to meet the road here," Mr. Katzenberg said. "He is now the candidate; he is facing another candidate; there is a choice."


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Diagnostic accuracy
From dermoscopedia
Editor: Harald Kittler
Author(s): Harald Kittler
|This chapter provides an overview on diagnostic accuracyThis glossary term has not yet been described. in dermoscopyThe examination of [skin lesions] with a 'dermatoscope'. This traditionally consists of a magnifier (typically x10), a non-polarised light source, a transparent plate and a liquid medium between the instrument and the skin, and allows inspection of skin lesions unobstructed by skin surface reflections. Modern dermatoscopes dispense with the use of liquid medium and instead use polarised light to cancel out skin surface reflections. explaining terms such as sensitivityThis glossary term has not yet been described. and specificityThis glossary term has not yet been described. etc.
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This chapter provides an overview on diagnostic accuracy in dermoscopy explaining terms such as sensitivity and specificity etc.
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Refugees pose financial challenge
Refugees pose financial challenge
By: James Whittaker | email@example.com April 2014
The cost of detaining and repatriating illegal immigrants, often moving through the region on makeshift boats, is proving a challenge for many small island nations in the Caribbean, according to a United Nations representative.
Dr. Buti Kale, the deputy regional representative for the United Nations High Commission for Refugees, said challenges faced in the Cayman Islands are mirrored in neighboring countries.
He said the Turks and Caicos and the Bahamas each spent more than US$1 million last year on the issue. According to statistics from a Freedom of Information request late last year, Cayman spent around CI$600,000 to house, feed and repatriate Cuban migrants in 2012 and 2013.
The Cayman Islands, because of its proximity to Cuba, is one of the most affected islands in the region, according to Dr. Kale, who was speaking at the Red Cross in George Town on Thursday evening.
He said the standards mandated by the United Nations, under international treaties, are fundamental. But he acknowledged that doing the right thing could be an expensive business.
"It is not always that countries and territories do have adequate means to provide assistance to these people. That's when the Red Cross and others have to supplement whatever assistance the government provides," he said.
A delegation from the Cayman Islands government will travel to Cuba next month to renegotiate the Memorandum of Understanding which commits Cayman authorities to certain enforcement actions and sets out a timetable and shared costs for returning illegal migrants.
The cost of processing, detaining and returning migrants, as well as resettling legitimate asylum seekers, has been an issue for authorities in Cayman.
Wesley Howell, deputy chief officer for Home Affairs with the Cayman Islands government – also speaking at the Red Cross – suggested that detaining illegal immigrants for extended periods of time while awaiting authorization from Cuban authorities to transfer them, without travel documents, adds to the financial challenge.
"We have a group of migrants who arrived on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 18 – according to the MOU, they should be repatriated within three to four weeks. They are still here …
"If someone is granted asylum, then what? We have demands on humanitarian needs that exceed the amount that our government is committed to giving our own citizens," said Mr. Howell.
He added, "Our level of migration is three times percentage-wise what the U.S. has to deal with. As a country with financial constraints, there are limitations on what we can do."
Dr. Kale, who visited the detention center and met with government officials during his brief visit, acknowledged that many countries are facing financial challenges. He said the Bahamas government works with nonprofit organizations to reduce costs.
"Instead of systematically detaining people, they are working with the Church of God in order to keep people in their shelter," he said.
Cayman is one of only a handful of countries in the region that has proper detention facilities and a processing system for migrants.
Dr. Kale believes there are issues across the region.
"In some cases, the conditions are substandard. They have to elevated. Yes, it costs money, but it is all about abiding by international standards," he said.
The United Nations expert also touched on an issue that has troubled some locals – the prohibition, under the MOU, against providing support to boatloads of migrants and helping them on their way.
"There is a unique phenomenon where people are assisted to move on. The position of UNHCR is that when people arrive in an irregular fashion in a country, you have got to screen them …
"If they are going to be assisted in an onward movement, the authorities of the arrival destination have got to be apprised of the imminent arrival, otherwise you have a disorderly movement of people."
He said it is important to process migrants properly to find out their circumstances and ascertain if they are entitled to asylum. He added that it is good that people in the Cayman Islands want to help, but any assistance has to be managed properly and not impede the official processing.
"If someone is granted asylum, then what? We have demands on humanitarian needs that exceed the amount that our government is committed to giving our own citizens."
Wesley Howell, Cayman Islands deputy chief officer for Home Affairs
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ARLINGTON, Va. News-media representatives expressed concern yesterday over the broad wording of proposed government regulations that would restrict access to commercial satellite images if administration officials determine the pictures from outer space would compromise U.S. national security or foreign policy.
During a panel discussion that was part of a National Freedom of Information Day observance at The Freedom Forum, both Kathleen Kirby, counsel for the Radio Television News Directors Association, and Dan Dubno, a producer and technology expert for CBS News, said the guidelines drafted by the Commerce Department would unfairly keep the public from receiving important information.
"It's not the media's right, it's the public's right, and it's the public's right to information we've paid for," Dubno said.
The so-called "shutter control" guidelines allow the Commerce Department, which issues licenses to commercial ventures to launch the satellites and sell the high-resolution images, to declare certain transmissions off limits.
Mark Brender of Satellite Imaging said his company's licensing agreement requires the firm to tell the government where the satellite is at all times.
The secretary of commerce, with advice from the secretary of defense or the secretary of state, can "order us to restrict coverage" or declare that the shots be transmitted to the government and nowhere else, Brender said. He said his company would have no choice but to comply.
Marc Berkowitz of the Department of Defense said the administration considered shutter control to be a "safety valve ... when we need to protect the lives of our forces" operating abroad or in combat situations.
But Dubno said the way the regulations were worded, an objection from a foreign government leader to filming in a certain area could result in shutter control being imposed. The example he cited was a hypothetical objection from a Chinese official to filming the student protests in Tienanmen Square, which, if accepted by the State Department, would cut off satellite pictures of that event.
Gil Klinger of the National Reconnaissance Office said "these kind of debates over thorny policy issues become almost immediately polarized," but he stressed that most news-media usage of satellite images was not of concern to the government. However, "when U.S. forces are deployed operationally," Klinger said, "that's what we have to worry about" because the issues involve intelligence sources and methods and the security of military operations.
Dubno said the idea of a camera in the sky was no different from a camera anywhere else. In addition, he said, the government's restrictions could unfairly censor U.S. satellite-imagery companies, while other countries' satellites would still be able to photograph the areas in question.
"This is not a camera in America's air space. This is a camera in international air space," Dubno said.
Kirby, the RTNDA's lawyer, said in debates of this type, the press was frequently cast as "the bad guy" out to jeopardize the safety of U.S. troops. In fact, she said, the problem with the shutter-control regulations is that the wording is sufficiently broad to allow restriction of the satellite images if a single government official decides national security, foreign policy interests or international obligations may be compromised.
"What it means to me is the government can close it (the satellite) down under any pretense," Kirby said.
"The tension between national security, the media and freedom of the press is nothing new," Kirby said. "But [the proposal] raised hackles because [the regulations] ignored Supreme Court rulings" that force national-security concerns to be balanced against the First Amendment and the dangers of prior restraint.
"It leaves this decision solely in the hands of the executive branch," Kirby said.
Dubno said the satellite technology could help save lives by graphically tracing the path of natural disasters from tornadoes and hurricanes to landslides and showing their impact on everything from major population centers to refugee camps. It also can give better maps to U.S. troops and volunteer forces moving into disaster areas, he said.
"We have always been in the disaster business, telling America what's going on in the world," said Dubno. "For us, the capability of high resolution will enable us to tell these stories about things that Americans are interested in, particularly storms and hurricanes. … This material is stimulating a much greater ability to tell the public what's going on in areas of natural disasters."
Klinger acknowledged that the regulations were "far from perfect," but he said there would be opportunity to fine-tune them.
"We're going to road-test this. Things change. Wisdom's a function of time," Klinger said. "Our track record on this, albeit zig-zagging, albeit halting, has been toward the good."
Dubno said that Commerce Department officials had told him there would be another round of public comment on the shutter-control regulations.
"We hope that's true," he said.


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Ambush (1999)
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Set during the World War 2. In the summer of 1941 the Finnish army crosses the border of Russia. A platoon led by Lt. Eero Perkola goes through the wilderness around the Lieksa lake to search for Russian defensive positions. The platoon kills some Russian civilians and rests in a newly conquered village. There Lt. Perkola meets his fiancée Kaarina, who is serving in the Women's Auxilary Corps (Lotta). Then the platoon continues with the mission, but a message about Kaarina's possible death reaches Lt. Perkola. The message causes Perkola to become distracted during the mission.
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The biggest mistake of the Germans was that they did not expect to meet with such a rebuff of the Russians: true heroism, self-sacrifice, and hard work. The USSR proved its ability to mobilize its human resources, industry, and agriculture even under the terrible conditions of the first months of the war, when almost half the industrial and agricultural capacities were lost. The main achievement of the USSR was evacuation and implementation of industrial plants, construction of new factories and enterprises, and development of new lands. The conversion of the economy to the war regime played a great role as well. The industry of the country was aimed at defense technology production, such as weapons, artillery, ammunition, tanks, fighters, and attack planes.
The German command was doing urgent regimentation to defend Berlin. 16-17-year olds were called up for military service in January-March 1945. Taking into account these factors, High Command sent three armies to conquer Berlin. It also planned to involve the Baltic Navy, the Dnepropetrovsk military flotilla, the 18th air fleet, and anti-aircraft defence of the country.
The Soviet Army defeated 70 German infantry divisions, 23 armoured and motorized divisions; about 480 thousand people were taken prisoners; over 11 thousand weapons and mortars, over 1500 tanks and 4500 aircrafts were seized. In the final operation the Soviet Army incurred big losses: over 350 thousand people (78 thousand died), 2156 tanks and artillery pieces, 1220 weapons and mortars, and 527 aircrafts.
Operation Berlin was one of the most prominent operations of WWII. The victory of the Soviet Union was the determining factor in the downfall of Germany. It was celebrated on May 9, 1945.
After the downfall of Berlin, Germany was no more capable of offering resistance and had to capitulate.


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Sometimes trying to catch up just doesn't work. You just need to jump in and be present and move forward from where you stand and that's what I've needed lately. In the past month(ish) we've had my Husband's birthday, my Father-in-Law's birthday, Mother's Day, my Mom's birthday, our Anniversary, Memorial Day, Mia's birthday, my Dad's birthday and Father's Day is up next. Two trips to New York. Favorite friends here for the weekend and meeting new babies. The end of school. Sprinkle in a good dose of photo sessions (yay!) and our daily grind. Wash, rinse, repeat. The weekends have been a blur. I cannot keep up.
Mia's birthday celebrations spanned two weekends and it was completely ridiculous, but she had fun. I promised her months ago that she could have a Big-Kid-Friends-Only-No-Parents birthday party, so when my Mother-In-Law asked if we wanted to go to New York for the day for her birthday (and the answer was an obvious yes!) I couldn't cancel her party just because there was too much going on. We made the party the following weekend, shook our heads at doing so much and decided to make the party just a few friends and simple. "Camping" in the backyard became sheets pinned in branches for a tent, a cake decorated by me and worthy of Cake Wrecks (but she loved it and that's the part I love), balloons, fruit and pretzels, juice, party hats and the birthday horns she really wanted.
Now, she is five. And she is driving me crazy. So full of sweetness and so loving, also so full of angst alldayeveryday and isn't it supposed to be at least another 5 years until that starts??? I am impatient too often and it's unfair. She is nervous and anxious and cautious with everything, yet somehow confident all at the same time. She is bright and diligent in all that she learns. She is imaginative. She is bossy. She has the sweetest sweet tooth of anyone I know. She is full of wonder and so graceful. She is so quick to be hurt but so much more quick to forgive.
These children of mine, they teach me so much about the complexities of being human and how deep the threads of love run and I am so eternally grateful for that. Five years old! Every single birthday blows my mind!
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Nolan's birthday celebration was, likewise, completely out of control…but so much fun too. I still can't believe they are FIVE Lillian…off to kindergarten in the fall…so sure of themselves, but yet also still our babies and in need of their moms. Sigh…it does go by REALLY fast doesn't it? She's amazing – just like her mama.
And P.S. That cake was super adorable – not a cake wreck at all!
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President Obama said he was committed to net neutrality and not monitoring speech on the internet. But he wants the US to develop a prevention and response plan to cyberattacks from terrorists and prevent internet criminals. Obama said internet thieves stole more than $1 Trillion dollars worldwide last year.
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How To Make Aquaponics Work For You
Aquaponics is a unique class of farming that works by building a steady supply of food by combining the raising of aquatic creatures like fish with the growing of plants. Aquaponics is a fusion of hydroponics and aquaculture. In order to make aquaponics work for you on a scale that can easily be maintained and housed you need to design a system that easily runs on its own. There needs to be a balance between the toxicity levels of the fish tank and the nutrients that your plants will absorb in order for the cycle to be successful each and every time.
How The System Should Work?
The way the system should work is two folds, at first the aquatic life in your system needs to build the required nutrients in the water they reside in once the water has a certain amount of nutrients it is then pumped into the plants which then absorb these nutrients. The naturally filtered water then returns to the fish tank. The best system for the average DIY aquaponics person is a fresh water system because it is easier to sustain in a domestic environment and requires less work.
Start By Creating a Plan
The first step before you start building your aquaponics system is to design a plan. You need to know how much food and how much aquatic life you can house in your home or your backyard. You then check the following off your to-do list:
You need to get an aquatic fish tank which can be a 55 gallon drum.
- You will require a water pump which moves the water from the aquatic tank into your plants grow bed. If you put the grow bed in level with the water tank you will have to pump the water to and from the tank.
- You will need pipes, sealant, measuring tape, and other plumbing. Clear vinyl tubes can be used for smaller setups but if you're building something the size of a 55 gallon drum then use PVC piping.
- You will need a grow bed. A grow bed can be anything large and deep enough like a plastic tote or you can build one using scrap wood.
- You will also need hydroponic substrate that will help the plants hold on so that they don't fall.
Setting The System Up
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Adding The Life
You should add the plants and aquatic life that you can eat. It can be very easy to grow greens, peppers, tomatoes etc. You should also add algae and duckweed to the fish tank which helps keep the fish healthy and producing the required nutrients. Make sure to monitor the system from time to time by checking the toxicity levels of the water in the fish tank because water that it's too toxic will kill the fish and end the cycle.
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Friendly Neighborhood Malware
I got to remove malware from my friend's computer recently. It was one of those evil infections that pretends to be an official anti-virus program notification. Yuck.
He didn't even know how he got it at first. Turned out, a website he visits daily got hacked. He didn't download anything, didn't approve anything, it just silently installed itself.
This is just a friendly reminder to be careful on the internet (like you really need to hear that, right?). But it's not like it was a few years ago, when you had to actually download or install something. Now, there's so much that happens behind-the-scenes that infections have all kinds of holes they can slip through.
WARNING: Don't alter anything on your computer unless you know what you're doing. Take precautions to secure any sensitive information and keep current backups of all important files.
I do not endorse any programs mentioned in this article, nor do I make any guarantees that the programs will perform as expected. Download and install any programs at your own risk. Always scan all downloaded files for viruses.
Precautions: Wash Hands to Avoid Infection
This is why I use Firefox with NoScript and RequestPolicy. It can be a bit of a pain, having to approve new sites and stuff, but it's so much more secure.
What else do I use to keep my laptop running smoothly (as smoothly as Vista can run, anyway)? First off, all the programs I use are free.
For my main anti-virus, I used to use AVG Free (and my friend, with Windows XP, still does). I switched to avast! hoping that my laptop would run faster. I'm not sure if it runs faster, but AVG was still getting pretty bloated.
For spyware and malware, I use SpywareBlaster and Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware. Windows Defender is automatically installed on my machine, and I let it do its thing.
I also use ThreatFire. It runs constantly and provides behavior-based threat protection, so if a brand new baddie pops up that anti-virus programs aren't yet updated to detect, ThreatFire will hopefully catch it.
Backups: For When Things Go Wrong, Anyway
I used to leave Windows System Restore on, but it took up 30 GB of hard drive space with its restore points, and when I tried to use it (after disabling and even uninstalling my anti-virus programs) all I got were errors. So, I disabled it, got my hard drive space back, and now I use ERUNT. I just have to remember to run it regularly.
Should I disable Windows XP's System Restore function when using ERUNT?
Yes! Though System Restore backs up more than just the registry, the registry is essentially all you need to revert your system to a previous state. Advantages of ERUNT over System Restore are that each restore folder is standalone and independent of the others, minimizing the risk of restore failures, and that a restore can easily be done from outside Windows. Also, ERUNT backups usually take up less hard drive space than System Restore's restore points and may be individually deleted at any time.ERUNT Frequently Asked Questions
An instructor once told me that if a file doesn't exist on at least three different storage devices, at least two of which are in different physical locations, then it doesn't exist. For example, if you have a file on your computer that's backed up on a CD-ROM and a flash drive, but the computer, CD, and flash drive are all in your house, then you risk losing those files if anything should happen to your house.
That's just something to keep in mind. No one likes spending the money or taking the time to back up data, but at some point something bad will happen and those backups will be all that stand between you and Cerberus.


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The Cabin in the Woods
Reviewed by Galen Strickland
I'm not really a horror film fan. I prefer suspense to gore, the unexpected to the anticipated, but I've seen enough to recognize that most modern horror films follow a fairly set pattern of tropes and cliches. It could be argued the current trend began with John Carpenter's Halloween, then the Friday the 13th and Nightmare on Elm Street series, followed by The Evil Dead films. There are references to these and similar movies, but I was led to expect something different from The Cabin in the Woods. They nearly succeeded, but not quite.
Even though I try not to spoil things in my reviews, I'm wondering if that is really necessary here, and also wondering why Joss and others have been so insistent that critics refrain from it. I tried to stay as spoiler free as possible, and yet I had gleaned enough from various sources to concoct a theory about where the story was going to go, and I was pretty close. As it got further into the movie I started hoping there was going to be a big unexpected twist to prove me wrong, but it didn't come. I don't think that makes me smarter or more perceptive than the average movie-goer, but when I am expecting a twist I start looking for it, and in my opinion the overall plot was telegraphed fairly early in the movie, even though Joss and Drew might have thought they were good at misdirection.
Don't get me wrong, it's an enjoyable film, with good performances, excellent special effects, and a fairly decent story, which is hardly what I expect from today's slasher-type movies. But I know I won't be buying this on DVD or Blu-Ray, and if I ever feel the inclination to see it again I can always wait for it on Netflix. Your mileage may vary. If you are a horror film fan you may love it, or you might think it is too generic to become a favorite. One thing's for sure - [SPOILER ALERT!] - there won't be any sequels.
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Whether you've just treated yourself to your first Canon DSLR or are looking to build-up your Canon camera kit with a new lens, there's a wide range of lenses out there to suit pretty much any budget and photographic subject.
Trouble is, it's knowing which lens is a good buy and which one isn't. Don't worry though, as we're here to help guide you through the vast array of optics available to insure you buy the best Canon lens for your DSLR.
We've split this guide into two sections. First we'll look at the best Canon lenses for APS-C format DSLRs like the EOS Rebel T7 (EOS 2000D), EOS Rebel T7i (EOS 800D) and EOS 80D, with these lenses suited (and in a lot of cases, specifically designed for) APS-C sensor DSLRs. On the following page we'll take a closer look at what are the best Canon lenses for full-frame DSLRs – Canon's line of full-frame cameras like the EOS 5D Mark IV.
Pretty much all current APS-C format Canon DSLRs are sold with the option of an included 'kit' zoom lens. In many cases, you can choose between Canon's latest 18-55mm or 18-135mm lenses, both of which give solid performance and come complete with image stabilization and virtually silent STM (Stepping Motor) autofocus systems, ideal for both stills and video capture. But a basic standard zoom will only get you so far.
Even with the generous 1.6x focal length multiplier or 'crop factor' of Canon EOS APS-C format bodies, the 18-135mm kit lens comes up short in telephoto reach for shooting action sports and wildlife. And both kit lenses lack a seriously wide viewing angle for some landscape and interior shots. You might also need a tight depth of field to blur the background in portraiture and still life images, something the relatively narrow widest apertures of kit lenses struggle to deliver. Another popular lens option is a 'macro' optic for shooting extreme close-ups.
The biggest bonus of any interchangeable lens camera is that you can fit the ideal lens for the job at hand, from ultra-wide zoom to super-telephoto, and fast primes in between. In fact, sometimes full-frame-compatible lenses are a better option than dedicated APS-C format lenses.
Lens designations
It's actually worth getting the designations of lenses clear at this point. Canon's EF (Electro-Focus) lens mount dates back to 1987 and the 35mm film era. The EF-S variant was launched in 2003, to suit Canon DSLRs with smaller, APS-C image sensors. There are no issues using EF lenses on APS-C format cameras, but you can't use an EF-S lens on a full-frame DSLR. The classifications used by Sigma are DC (APS-C) and DG (full-frame) and for Tamron it's Di-II (APS-C) and Di (full-frame).
If you've got a Canon camera, it might seem sensible to use Canon lenses. However, third-party lenses from the likes of Sigma and Tamron often give similar or even better performance than own-brand Canon lenses, and at more competitive prices.
We've put all of the main contenders in the various categories through their paces with rigorous lab testing and shooting in all manner of 'real-world' scenarios. Based on the results, here's our list of the 10 best lenses to buy for your Canon APS-C format body. We've included outright winners in each category, as well as best-value alternatives to suit a tighter budget.
Best Canon lenses for APS-C DSLRs
Wide-angle zoom: Tamron 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 Di II VC HLD
A lens that lets you take a broader perspective
Type: Zoom | Sensor size: APS-C | Focal length: 10-24mm | Maximum aperture: f/3.5-4.5 | Image stabilizer: Yes | Weather seals: Yes | Minimum focus distance: 0.24m | Filter size: 77mm | Dimensions: 84 x 85mm | Weight: 440g
Good image quality and build
Optical stabilizer
Not as solid as Canon 10-22mm
Pricier than some competitors
A major upgrade from Tamron's original 10-24mm lens, the new 'VC HLD' edition adds image stabilization and a new autofocus system, which is quicker and quieter. Handling is also improved, because the focus ring no longer rotates during autofocus. The good-quality build includes weather seals and a keep-clean fluorine coating on the front element. Image quality benefits from good sharpness and contrast, along with well-contained distortions for an ultra-wide zoom lens, and fairly minimal color fringing.
Great-value option: Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM
Not much more than a third of the price of the Tamron 10-24mm, this is a top-value buy. It matches the Tamron's maximum viewing angle, includes image stabilization and has a compact, lightweight build that's well matched to bodies like the EOS Rebel T6 / 1300D and EOS Rebel SL2 / 200D.
Wide-angle prime: Samyang 10mm f/2.8 ED AS NCS CS
A wide prime to prove that autofocus isn't everything
Type: Prime | Sensor size: APS-C | Focal length: 10mm | Maximum aperture: f/2.8 | Image stabilizer: No | Weather seals: No | Minimum focus distance: 0.24m | Filter size: None | Dimensions: 87 x 104mm | Weight: 580g
Good build quality
Fast aperture rating
No autofocus
No image stabilization
We've got so used to autofocus that a lens which you can only focus manually might sound like a retrograde step. However, the huge depth of field enabled by a lens with such a short focal length makes accurate focusing less critical. Better still, the Samyang's distance scale enables you try traditional focusing methods for landscape and street photography, like setting the hyperfocal distance and 'zone focusing'. Smart design and high-quality glass help to ensure good image quality, while nano-structure coatings help to keep ghosting and flare to a minimum.
Great-value option: N/A
Wide-angle prime lenses for APS-C format cameras are practically non-existent. Canon does make an EF-S 24mm pancake lens but, taking the crop factor into account, it's more 'standard' than 'wide-angle'.
Standard zoom: Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM
It's an oldie, but still very much a goodie
Type: Zoom | Sensor size: APS-C | Focal length: 17-55mm | Maximum aperture: f/2.8 | Image stabilizer: Yes | Weather seals: No | Minimum focus distance: 0.35m | Filter size: 77mm | Dimensions: 84 x 111mm | Weight: 645g
Fast, constant aperture
Crisp image quality
No weather seals
Lens hood sold separately
Now more than a decade old, this was the first enthusiast/pro-grade EF-S standard zoom lens Canon produced. It's still the best, and the only one to feature a fast and constant (meaning it's available throughout the entire zoom range) f/2.8 aperture. It's also the most expensive standard zoom for APS-C format Canon cameras, and has enthusiast-friendly features like ring-type ultrasonic autofocus and a focus distance scale beneath a viewing window. Even so, it's not one of Canon's L-series (Luxury) lenses, and has no weather seals. Frustratingly, as with the vast majority of non-L-series Canon lenses, you need to buy the lens hood separately.
Great-value option: Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM | C
Relatively compact and lightweight, this Sigma has a variable yet fairly fast aperture rating and delivers impressive image quality, at a bargain price.
Standard prime: Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC HSM | A
A practically perfect focal length with a fast aperture rating
Type: Prime | Sensor size: APS-C | Focal length: 30mm | Maximum aperture: f/1.4 | Image stabilizer: No | Weather seals: No | Minimum focus distance: 0.3m | Filter size: 62mm | Dimensions: 74 x 63mm | Weight: 435g
Excellent build quality
Impressive performance
No image stabilizer
No weather seals
Whereas most APS-C format cameras have a 1.5x crop factor, Canon's is a little more aggressive at 1.6x, and that makes this Sigma 30mm a particularly good fit as a 'standard prime', as its effective focal length works out to 48mm, only marginally short of the preferred 50mm. As one of Sigma's recent 'Art' class lenses, it's beautifully built and boasts a fast f/1.4 aperture rating. This not only enables fast shutter speeds under low lighting, without needing to push your ISO setting too far, but delivers a fairly tight depth of field, even taking the relatively short 'actual' focal length into account. Image quality is very impressive in all respects and, for such a 'fast' lens, sharpness remains excellent even at the widest available aperture. Autofocus is also fast, thanks to a rear-focusing mechanism that drives the smaller, rear elements of the lens via a ring-type ultrasonic system. The front element therefore neither extends nor rotates during focusing.
Great-value option: Canon EF-S 24mm f/2.8 STM
Unfeasibly small and lightweight, this 'pancake' lens measures less than an inch in length and tips the scales at a mere 125g. It doesn't have a very fast aperture, at f/2.8, but image quality is very good and it's a great little prime for traveling light, with an 'effective' focal length of 38.4mm on APS-C cameras, which is a good compromise between a wide-angle and standard lens.
Superzoom: Tamron 16-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Macro
The Tamron stands out among superzoom lens thanks to its extra wide-angle coverage
Type: Zoom | Sensor size: APS-C | Focal length: 16-300mm | Maximum aperture: f/3.5-5.6 | Image stabilizer: Yes | Weather seals: Yes | Minimum focus distance: 0.39m | Filter size: 67mm | Dimensions: 75 x 100mm | Weight: 540g
Wider maximum viewing angle
Extra-large zoom range
Image quality is a little compromised
Sharpness drops off at long end
Canon's only real 'superzoom' lens for APS-C format cameras is the EF-S 18-200mm, which is about 10 years old, has a rather basic autofocus system, and is frankly a bit of a disappointment. This Tamron lens is a much more attractive option. It's unique among superzoom lenses in shrinking to 16mm rather than the usual 18mm at the short end of its zoom range. A couple of millimeters might not sound much, but the extra wide-angle potential is very noticeable in practice. There's no skimping at the long end either, with a generous 300mm maximum focal length, far outstripping the Canon. Unusually for a PZD (Piezo Drive) ultrasonic autofocus system (which relies on a small motor rather than a ring-type arrangement), the focus ring remains fixed during autofocus and adds a manual override facility. The only real downside is that, like most superzoom lenses, sharpness drops off a little at the long end of the zoom range, and barrel distortion is quite pronounced at the short end.
Great-value option: Tamron 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC
Remarkably compact and lightweight for a superzoom, the new edition of Tamron's 18-200mm makes an excellent all-in-one 'travel lens', and is unbeatable value at the price.
Portrait prime: Tamron SP 45mm f/1.8 Di VC USD
It's a sharp lens, but the blur is even more attractive
Type: Prime | Sensor size: Full-Frame | Focal length: 45mm | Maximum aperture: f/1.8 | Image stabilizer: Yes | Weather seals: Yes | Minimum focus distance: 0.29m | Filter size: 67mm | Dimensions: 80 x 92mm | Weight: 540g
Fast aperture with OS
Premium build and image quality
Can't quite match f/1.4 lenses
Expensive to buy
Compared with budget 50mm lenses, such as the Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM, this one is a lot more expensive. Indeed, it's also pricier than Canon's faster f/1.4 lens. However, the Tamron is really nicely made, and boasts an optical stabilizer that's lacking in both Canon 50mm lenses, and most others from the likes of Sigma. It's full-frame compatible but gives an effective focal length of 72mm on APS-C cameras, ideal for portraiture. As such, bokeh is important, and it's here that Tamron strikes gold, with defocused areas having a deliciously smooth and creamy appearance, while in-focus areas retain good sharpness.
Great-value option: Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM
The STM (Stepping Motor) edition of Canon's EF 50mm f/1.8 lens is much better built than its predecessors, with a metal rather than plastic mounting plate, a more well-rounded aperture based on seven diaphragm blades instead of five, and a more refined autofocus system. Image quality is essentially as good as from Canon's more upmarket 50mm f/1.4 lens, making the f/1.8 STM unbeatable value at the price.
Macro prime: Tamron SP 90mm f/2.8 Di VC USD Macro
It's a full-frame format macro lens that performs equally flawlessly on APS-C bodies
Type: Prime | Sensor size: Full-frame | Focal length: 90mm | Maximum aperture: f/2.8 | Image stabilizer: Yes | Weather seals: Yes | Minimum focus distance: 0.3m | Filter size: 62mm | Dimensions: 79 x 117mm | Weight: 610g
Hybrid optical stabilization
Top-grade construction
Pricier than some competing lenses
No lens pouch or soft case supplied
Not to be confused with the preceding Tamron 90mm macro lens of the same name (which had a gold ring around the barrel), this one adds higher-grade glass, dual nano-structure coatings, improved weather seals and a fluorine coating on the front element. More importantly, it has a redesigned autofocus system that's optimized for close-up shooting, and a new 'hybrid' optical stabilizer that counteracts axial shift (up-down or side-to-side movement) as well as the usual angular vibration (wobble). In this respect, it's similar to Canon's range-topping EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM lens, but in our tests the Tamron had the edge for image quality, and it's less expensive to buy.
Great-value option: Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Macro
It lacks the Tamron's hybrid stabilization system and weather seals, but has refined handling and delivers superb image quality, all at a knockdown price.
Budget telephoto zoom: Tamron SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD
Tamron strikes again, winning out in the budget telephoto zoom category
Type: Zoom | Sensor size: Full-frame | Focal length: 70-300mm | Maximum aperture: f/4-5.6 | Image stabilizer: Yes | Weather seals: No | Minimum focus distance: 1.5m | Filter size: 62mm | Dimensions: 82 x 143mm | Weight: 765g
Effective optical stabilizer
Good build quality
Typically 'slow' aperture rating
Drop in sharpness at long end
When it comes to telephoto zooms, there's a lot to be said for buying a full-frame compatible 70-300mm lens. They tend to still be manageably compact and lightweight, and you'll be cherry-picking the best image quality from the centre of the frame when using a camera with a smaller, APS-C image sensor; and naturally, should you upgrade to a full-frame body in the future you'll also be able to continue using the lens. This Tamron is a great example of the breed. It has very good build quality, complete with weather seals, and delivers impressive image quality. Further plus points include fast and whisper-quiet ring-type ultrasonic autofocus with the usual manual override, and an effective image stabilizer. Sharpness and contrast are very good throughout the entire zoom range, although, as is typical with telephoto zooms, sharpness does drop off a little at 300mm.
Great-value option: Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
Designed exclusively for APS-C cameras, this Canon lens is refreshingly compact and lightweight for a telephoto zoom, although part of the weight-saving is due to it having a plastic rather than metal mounting plate. As with other STM lenses, the stepping motor autofocus system works well for both stills and movies. Sharpness is good throughout the zoom range, even when shooting wide-open, and the image stabilizer is worth about three stops.
Fast telephoto zoom: Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM
The aperture rating is modest but all-round performance is superb
Type: Zoom | Sensor size: Full-frame | Focal length: 70-200mm | Maximum aperture: f/4 | Image stabilizer: Yes | Weather seals: Yes | Minimum focus distance: 1.2m | Filter size: 67mm | Dimensions: 76 x 172mm | Weight: 760g
Excellent build and image quality
Relatively lightweight
A stop slower than f/2.8 tele zooms
Tripod collar is an optional extra
So-called 'fast' telephoto zooms tend to be fairly big and heavy, with the 70-200mm f/2.8 lenses often favored by pro photographers weighing in at around 1.5kg – that's a lot of weight to hang off the front of a small APS-C format body like a EOS Rebel SL2 / 200D or EOS Rebel T7i / 800D. An f/stop slower, this lens still offers a constant aperture of f/4 throughout the zoom range, along with L-series trapping like pro-grade build quality, weather seals and optical excellence, but it's a much more manageable package – indeed, it's only about half the weight of most 70-200mm f/2.8 zooms. Sharpness and contrast are superb, boosted by the use of top-notch fluorite and UD (Ultra-low Dispersion) elements, and the ring-type ultrasonic autofocus system is super-fast.
Great-value option: Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM
A great bargain buy, the Sigma has the faster, often favored f/2.8 aperture rating and is a very good performer, although it lacks weather seals.
Super-telephoto zoom: Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM | C
Humongous telephoto reach, but not too physically enormous
Type: Zoom | Sensor size: Full-frame | Focal length: 150-600mm | Maximum aperture: f/f/5-6.3 | Image stabilizer: Yes | Weather seals: Yes | Minimum focus distance: 0.28m | Filter size: 95mm | Dimensions: 105 x 260mm | Weight: 1,930g
Incredible reach on an APS-C camera
Advanced features and spec
Not as robust as the 'Sport' version
Only has a weather-sealed mount
Sigma has a history of pushing the envelope when it comes to super-telephoto reach, and this 150-600mm delivers a spectacular effective focal length of 960mm at the longest end of its zoom range when used on an APS-C format Canon body. Even so, its physical size isn't too monstrous, and it weighs less than 2kg, making it nearly a kilogram lighter than Sigma's 150-600mm Sport lens. It features many of the same design flourishes as its bigger sibling, including dual, switchable autofocus modes for auto or manual priority, dual-mode stabilization for static and panning shots, and a dual-position autofocus range limiter that can lock out either the short or long end of the range. It also features the same zoom lock mechanism, which enables you to lock the zoom length at any marked (numbered) position between 150mm and 600mm. Performance is very good, from sharpness, contrast and other optical attributes to autofocus speed, stabilization and handling. Overall, it's a top buy that's ideal for maximizing your telephoto reach on Canon APS-C format bodies.
Great-value option: Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM | C
The maximum focal length is comparatively modest but Sigma's new Contemporary class super-telephoto zoom is wonderfully compact and lightweight, making prolonged handheld shooting less of a strain.


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Sinclair Oil Corporation is an American petroleum corporation, founded by Harry F. Sinclair on May 1, 1916, as the Sinclair Oil and Refining Corporation by combining the assets of 11 small petroleum companies.[2] Originally a New York corporation, Sinclair Oil reincorporated in Wyoming in 1976.[3] The corporation's logo features the silhouette of a large green dinosaur.
Sinclair has long been a fixture on American roads with its dinosaur logo and mascot, an apatosaurus (Brontosaurus).
During September 1919, Harry F. Sinclair restructured Sinclair Oil and Refining Corporation, Sinclair Gulf Corporation, and 26 other related entities into Sinclair Consolidated Oil Corporation.[4] In 1932, this new entity was renamed Consolidated Oil Corporation. In 1943, it was renamed Sinclair Oil Corporation.[5]
Near the beginning of the Great Depression, Sinclair sold the remaining interest in its pipeline subsidiary to Standard Oil Company (Indiana) for US$72.5 million (Standard Oil had purchased a 50% interest in the pipeline subsidiary in 1921).[6] With these funds, including an additional US$33.5 million from an additional common stock issue, Sinclair retired a number of promissory notes and prepared to weather the Depression with the remaining supply of cash.
During the Great Depression, Sinclair saved a number of other petroleum companies from receivership or bankruptcy, and acquired others to expand its operations. In 1932, Sinclair purchased the assets of Prairie Oil and Gas's pipeline and producing companies in the southern United States, and the Rio Grande Oil Company in California. The purchase of Prairie also gave Sinclair a 65% interest in Producers and Refiners Corporation (or Parco), which Sinclair subsequently acquired when Parco entered receivership in 1934. Lastly, in 1936, Sinclair purchased the East Coast marketing subsidiary of Richfield Oil Company, which had operated in receivership for several years. Richfield then reorganized, resulting in the creation of the Richfield Oil Corporation. Sinclair was instrumental in transferring capital and managerial assets into Richfield. Thirty years later, Richfield merged with Atlantic Refining, located on the East Coast, forming Atlantic Richfield.[7]
At the Chicago World's Fair of 1933-1934, Sinclair sponsored a dinosaur exhibit meant to point out the putative correlation between the formation of petroleum deposits and the Age of Dinosaurs. The exhibit included a two-ton animated model of a brontosaurus. The exhibit proved so popular it inspired a promotional line of rubber brontosaurs at Sinclair stations, complete with wiggling heads and tails, and the eventual inclusion of the brontosaur logo. Later, inflatable dinosaurs were given as promotional items, and an anthropomorphic version appeared as a service-station attendant in advertisements. Some locations have a life-size model of the mascot straddling the building's entrance.
At the New York World's Fair of 1964–1965, Sinclair again sponsored a dinosaur exhibit, "Dinoland", featuring life-size replicas of nine different dinosaurs, including their signature brontosaurus. Souvenirs from the exhibit included a brochure ("Sinclair and the Exciting World of Dinosaurs") and molded plastic figurines of the dinosaurs featured. After the Fair closed, Dinoland spent a period of time as a traveling exhibit.
Two of the replicas are still on display at Dinosaur Valley State Park near Glen Rose, Texas.[8][9] Another, a model of a Trachodon, has been displayed at Brookfield Zoo outside Chicago, Illinois.[10]
In 1955, Sinclair ranked 21st on the Fortune 500; by 1969, it had fallen to 58th.[11]
In 1969, Sinclair was acquired by the Atlantic Richfield Company (ARCO). Federal antitrust provisions required the new entity to divest itself of certain Sinclair assets, and as a result, the East Coast operations of Sinclair were sold to BP (which has since purchased ARCO). After the acquisition by ARCO, the dinosaur was phased out, but at least one service station, in Winona, Minnesota, retained the original look through the 1980s. Many Sinclair stations in the Midwest continued to use the dinosaur logo along with ARCO's "diamond spark" logo. At least some Sinclair stations partially retained the Sinclair brand for a time, using ARCO's blue rectangular logo including the "spark" graphic, but with the word "Sinclair" substituted for ARCO.
In 1976, ARCO spun off Sinclair by selling certain assets to Robert (Earl) Holding. Sinclair has been owned by the Holdings since 1976. Assets divested in the spin-off included ARCO's retail operations in the region bounded by the Mississippi River and the Rocky Mountains, and the rights to the Sinclair brand and logo, resulting in many stations along Interstate 80 keeping the dinosaur logo. The ARCO stations in Texas, New Mexico, Illinois and some portions of Oklahoma were not affected by the divesture, and they continued as part of ARCO until ARCO pulled out of those states in the 1980s.
Currently headquartered in Salt Lake City, Sinclair is the 38th-largest private company in the United States.[12] There are 2,607 Sinclair filling stations in 20 states in the Western and Midwestern United States. As of 2010, the corporation currently operates two refineries — one in Casper, Wyoming, and one in Sinclair, Wyoming. Sinclair operated a third refinery in Tulsa, Oklahoma until it was sold to Holly Corporation on December 1, 2009. Sinclair's other operations include 1,000 miles of pipeline.
Sinclair continues to use the green dinosaur, affectionately called "Dino", and markets all its products under the logo. Sinclair patented the gasoline additive SG-2000. The high-octane fuel blend is called "Dino Supreme" and regular gas is "Dino", trade names used since 1961, when many oil companies still used trade names for their fuels instead of generic terms such as "regular," "premium," or "unleaded". Prior to that time, Sinclair's trade names for its gasoline products included "Power X" for high-octane fuel and "Sinclair H-C" for regular gas. Sinclair also has marketed products such as Dino, Dino Supreme and Opaline motor oils.
Company-owned Sinclair Trucking [13] provides distribution for Sinclair Oil fuels and other related products. Terminals are located in:
Sinclair Oil Company also owns and operates Grand America Hotels and Resorts, which has hotel properties in Salt Lake City, Utah; Flagstaff, Arizona; Cheyenne, Wyoming; Little America, Wyoming; and San Diego, California, in addition to the Sun Valley and Snowbasin resorts.
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Aaron Kernan new face of Setanta Sports
The recently retired trio of Rory Kavanagh, Aaron Kernan and Declan O'Sullivan are the new faces of Setanta Sport's Allianz football league coverage along with former Mayo manager James Horan.
The new pundits were unveiled at the launch of Setanta's 2015 Allianz League schedule in Belfast during the week and former Dublin hurling manager Anthony Daly and Kilkenny's Brian Hogan, who called time on his glittering inter-county career, will join the hurling line-up.
Speaking at the launch in Belfast, Marketing Operations Director at Setanta Sports Brian Quinn commented: "We are delighted to have such a strong set of fixtures across both codes for 2015.
"These Saturday night games have been a great success for us at Setanta Sports over the last number of years and we're sure this year will be no different.
"We're also very pleased with our line-up of pundits who will be talking our viewers through each game.
"Their expert opinions, formed from their time playing and managing at the top level, are a key component of what they bring to the table."
Free-scoring Monaghan forward Conor McManus and Donegal flyer Ryan McHugh were in Belfast's Titanic Quarter to help launch Setanta Sports' coverage.
The leagues get underway on Setanta Sports on Saturday, January 31st with a double header from Ulster as Donegal play Derry (Setanta Ireland) and Tyrone face Monaghan (Setanta 1) from 7pm.
The games are the first in a series of 17 exclusively live matches that will be broadcast by Setanta Sports over the next two months.
Twelve football games will be broadcast in total with five hurling games also available to Setanta Sports' viewers.