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Two years after the disastrous earthquake that left large areas of Haiti in ruins, most stories focus on the homeless camps slowly clearing out, positive signs of new construction, and the sometimes-contentious presidency of Michel Martelly. In June, President Michel Martelly signed an amended version of the Haiti's constitution. This new version of their constitution grants voting rights to Haitians with dual citizenship, something long desired by the large Haitian diaspora which provides Haiti with around 20% of its GDP. It also reforms how elections are run, though some say the changes are "unworkable from the start." But does this amended constitution also eliminate constitutional protections to the religion of Vodou?
A 1935 Haitian law effectively outlawed the practice of Vodou as superstitious, noting that "ceremonies, rituals, dances and meetings during which it is practiced as an offering to the alleged deities, of sacrifices of livestock or poultry" could land a Haitian in prison, and fined (here's an interesting article on the tensions from which that law arose). This law was explicitly abrogated in Haiti's 1987 constitution, and in 2003 Vodou was recognized as an official religion in Haiti, meaning it enjoyed the same rights and legal protections as the politically dominant Catholic Church. Now, according to Euvonie Auguste, Head of the National Confederation of Haitian Vodou (KNVA), this newly amended constitution explicitly removes the 1987 abrogation of the 1935 anti-Vodou law, leaving Vodouisants open to possible legal persecution once more (also reported by Religion Clause).
"Voodoo would be no longer protected by the Constitution amended. The Priestess Euvonie Auguste, Head of the National Confederation of voodoo in Haiti, deplores the abrogation of Article 297 of the Constitution which, accrding to her protected the sector voodoo against all forms of discrimination. Recall that Article 297 abrogated amongst other things the Decree-Law of 5 September 1935 on superstitious beliefs that restricted arbitrarily the fundamental rights and freedoms of citizens. Given this new constitutional situation, the priestess Euvonie Augustus, stated that now, the vodoo practitioners will have to use their own means to protect themselves from any attacks against them."
Any immediate government crack-down on Vodou seems unlikely. We know that Haitian President Michel Martelly wants to build a tourism industry around Vodou, with Martelly telling the United Nations: "Do you know how many people would like to come to Haiti and try to understand what Voodoo is?" Haiti's tourism minister, Stéphanie Balmir Villedrouin, is already utilizing the allure of Vodou to boost ambitious plans for a new tourism industry for the island nation. So arresting people for engaging in a faith you're hoping curious tourists will come and investigate seems counterproductive. That said, Haiti can be a politically volatile place, and Vodou has often been an convenient scapegoat for the nation's problems. This was in full evidence right after the earthquake, when a number of political commentators decided it was Vodou that mired Haiti in poverty.
"As Lawrence E. Harrison explained in his book "The Central Liberal Truth," Haiti, like most of the world's poorest nations, suffers from a complex web of progress-resistant cultural influences. There is the influence of the voodoo religion, which spreads the message that life is capricious and planning futile. There are high levels of social mistrust. Responsibility is often not internalized. Child-rearing practices often involve neglect in the early years and harsh retribution when kids hit 9 or 10. We're all supposed to politely respect each other's cultures. But some cultures are more progress-resistant than others, and a horrible tragedy was just exacerbated by one of them." – David Brooks, The New York Times
In addition, there is a long history of Christian missionaries working to eliminate the faith, using coercive conversion tactics, along with serious accusations that missionaries have stirred up anti-Vodou violence. So it is important that the nation have protections for Vodou, lest it fall victim to the capricious whims of any of the groups that would prefer to see it go extinct.
At this point there are several unanswered questions: does the amended 2011 constitution protect religious freedom for all Haitians? Does the 1935 anti-Vodou law now stand, or is it no longer applicable? Why was article 297 struck down in the new constitution? I have yet to find a copy of the amended constitution on the Internet, which might help answer some of these questions. Right now, some Haitian commentators do indeed see these changes as a repressive move by the current government. Once I have more information, I'll post an update.


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OK - after using Google a bit, there is actually something in Washington State at least called a Limited Practice Officer:http://www.wsba.org/Licensing-and-Lawyer-Conduct/Admissions/Limited-Licenses-and-Special-Programs/Non-Lawyers-and-Students/Limited-Practice-Officershttp://www.courts.wa.gov/court_rules/?fa=court_rules.display&group=ga&set=apr&ruleid=gaapr12In theory it looks more lucrative than being a paralegal.CrazyLawStudent however should have been able to find this by Googling instead of wasting time here for weeks.Still I am always glad to learn something new. But this looks like a fancy name for a real estate escrow officer since there does not appear to be any real educational requirement except perhaps a Bachelors degree and passing the exam.
That is the law clerk program which leads to being an attorney and is not the same as Limited Practice Officer. Limited Practice Officer is under thier Rule 12, it does not require a JD.
I think all you need is a BA (or less) and pass the exam since LPOs seem to function mainly as escrow officers.


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Kim Kardashian is planning on joining all the single ladies of the world, at least for a year.
The curvy reality starlet has made a vow to swear off dating through 2011, reports US magazine.
In an interview on The Rachel Ray Show, she said that she wants to just try being alone for a change.
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"I want to be single my whole year of being 30," she said. "I've never dated and done whatever I wanted."
The most visible of the trio of Kardashian sisters, Kim has been linked to NFL stars Reggie Bush and Miles Austin over the last year, as well as model Gabriel Aubry, who formerly dated Halle Berry.
Kardashian said that her busy work schedule has often complicated her dating life.
"I have a hundred different jobs -- when do I have time to really focus on someone?" she said.
However, she's reserving the right to go back on her word.
"I've made a promise to myself and I'm really trying hard to stick to it, but I'm such a hopeless romantic that it's hard," she said. "I don't think that's going to last, because that's just how I am. But the fact that I'm trying is a big step for me!"
She may have already broken her promise, though; recent reports have linked her to New Jersey Nets played Kris Humphries.
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Pottermore was supposed to be huge. Instead, it's a million crazed Potter fans, most of them kids, playing Harry Potter minigames. Great! Kids love minigames. But why the hell isn't Pottermore selling Harry Potter ebooks? They're blowing this, big time.
Instead of a 'Beatles on iTunes moment' for ebooks — a hyped step into the future — Pottermore is looking more like a website from the 90s: quizzes, games, discussion boards. Which would have been fine, given that Pottemore was also supposed to be the first place to snatch up digital copies of the series in its 400+ million paper sales history. But it's not — at least for a while: "As our first priority is to get as many people onto the site as possible," sayeth the Pottermore blog, "we have decided to open the shop in the first half of 2012." That means it could be as late as June 2012 until Harry Potter's casting spells and chasing stones on a tablet — say, Amazon's Kindle Fire, which is awesome and inexpensive enough to be a great kid's gadget.
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Also, on this page, it would be helpful to give a little information about what a fisheye is exactly and circular vs. rectangular. I myself am not sure exactly, and hoped to see an explanation here.


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XIII.1.1 The Bureau examined document WHC-92/CONF.002/10 in the light of introductory remarks made by the Representative of IUCN and changes proposed by the Delegation of the United States of America. The Committee adopted the revised natural heritage criteria and the conditions of integrity amended in accordance with the proposals made by the United States Delegation. The Committee requested the Centre to revise the Operational Guidelines accordingly and submit them to the Bureau for verification and approval so that the revised criteria for integrity could come into effect by 1 October 1993.
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XIII.2.2 The Representative of ICOMOS reported on the proposed amendments to the six existing criteria for cultural properties and on the recommendations. for the new interpretative paragraphs relating to cultural landscapes which would replace the existing paragraph 34.
XIII.2.3 The Committee adopted the revised cultural criteria which now include outstanding cultural landscapes. Furthermore, the Committee made the following recommendations:
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(b) the German proposal for amendments to paragraph 24 (b) (ii) and the new paragraph 37 will be incorporated in the Operational Guidelines;
(c) in view of the relationship of many cultural landscapes to the maintenance of ecosystem processes and biological diversity, the importance of interdisciplinary review of .proposals for inscribing such sites needs to be kept in mind. In this regard, IUCN has offered to assist ICOMOS in landscape evaluations;
(d) it is essential to ensure that cultural landscapes nominated for the World Heritage List meet the highest standards of universal significance and integrity that characterize sites inscribed previously under natural and cultural criteria;
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When the English, who seem to have a national fascination with minced meat pies, combined mashed potatoes with minced meat, a truly remarkable dish was born. For over two hundred years, Shepherd's Pie has been made by cooking chopped up lamb or mutton mixed with gravy, topped with mashed potatoes, and baked until a crispy crust forms. When made with beef, this dish is traditionally called Cottage Pie.
Start by chopping up 1-1/2 lb. potatoes into rough 1-inch cubes for boiling. Fill a large pot with enough water to cover the potatoes and bring to a boil. Once the water boils, add the potatoes to the water and return the water to a boil. Turn the heat down to medium to keep the water at a simmer. Cook the potatoes until fully tender, about fifteen minutes.
While, cooking the potatoes, prepare the vegetables. Use one medium carrot, a celery stalk, and a medium onion (a classic combination known as a mirepoix).
Dice the carrot, celery, and onion and place in a bowl. Assemble the rest of the ingredients: 1 tablespoon flour, 1 teaspoon each of dried rosemary and dried thyme, 1 cup beef broth, and 1 pound of ground lamb or beef.
When the potatoes are tender, remove them from the water into a large bowl, reserving 1/2 cup of the water. Mash the potatoes with 1 Tbs. butter, the 1/2 cup of reserved water. Add salt and ground white pepper to taste while mashing. I use white pepper in my mashed potatoes so black flecks of pepper are not visible in the finished product. Feel free to use the pepper of your choice.
After the potatoes have been mashed, set them aside. Heat 3 Tbs. vegetable oil or clarified butter in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion, carrot, and celery and stir until the vegetables are coated.
Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook, stirring occassionally, until tender, about fifteen minutes. This is a good time to preheat your oven to 400°F.
Increase the heat to medium-high and add the ground meat. Use a wooden spoon (or the
potato masher
you used on the potatoes) to break the meat apart while cooking.
Cook the ground meat while stirring until no longer pink, about five minutes.
Tilt the pot and allow the excess fat to run to one corner. Spoon off the excess fat.
Add 1 Tbs. flour to the mixture. Mix and cook for a couple minutes while stirring. The flour is added here to help thicken up the gravy that we'll prepare in this mixture. We cook it for a couple minutes during this step so there will not be a raw flour taste to our final dish.
Add the beef stock, dried thyme, dried rosemary, and nutmeg. Cook while stirring until the liquid has thickened, about 5 minutes. While the gravy thickens, add salt and ground black pepper to taste.
Pour the meat mixture into a casserole or baking pan.
Cover meat mixture with the mashed potatoes and fluff the top of the potatoes with a fork. This will allow the bits of potato sticking up to brown and form a crispy crust. Instead of fluffing the potatoes, you can use the fork to carve patterns into the potatoes producing a dramatic crust.
Cut 2 Tbs. of butter into small pieces and sprinkle over the top of the potatoes. Cover with a healthy amount of paprika. (Optionally, an ounce or two of finely grated cheese, like parmesan, can be used to top the potatoes.)
Place the shepherd's pie into the oven onto a rack in the center of the oven. After thirty minutes, the potatoes should have formed the golden brown crust. Remove from the oven and allow to rest ten minutes before serving.
For larger groups or potlucks, I double the portions and prepare exactly as above until the meat mixture is done cooking. Instead of transfering the meat to a baking pan, I put the potatoes into the pot to cover the meat mixture. (If I know that there will be many carb dishes at the meal, then I won't double the potato portion.) After fluffing the potatoes, I bake the whole pot for 30 minutes at 400°F.
Shepherd's Pie
(serves four to six)
Mashed potatoes
1-1/2 lb. (700 g) russet potatoes
boil until tender (15 min.)
season to taste
1/2 cup (120 mL) water reserved from boiling potatoes
1 Tbs. (14 g) unsalted butter
ground white pepper
Shepherd's pie
Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C)
3 Tbs. (45 mL) vegetable oil
med-low until tender
cook until meat is no longer pink
mix and cook
stir in and cook until liquid thickens
season to taste
cover with potatoes and fluff with fork
drop butter pieces on top
cover with paprika
bake 400°F (205°C) 30 min.
1 medium (110 g) onion
1 medium (61 g) carrot
1 medium (40 g) celery stalk
1 pound (450 g) ground lamb
1 Tbs. (8 g) all-purpose flour
1 tsp. (1.2 g) dried rosemary
1 tsp. (1 g) dried thyme
1 pinch ground nutmeg
1 cup (235 mL) beef broth
ground black pepper
1-3/4 lb. (800 g) mashed potatoes
2 Tbs. (28 g) butter
cut up into small pieces
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Posted: Fri Aug 26, 2005 2:45 pm
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I'm not familiar with US varieties of potato, and it was difficult to tell from the photograph - is the russet potato a waxy or floury potato? The mashed potatoes didn't look quite as smooth as we would use in Britain for a Shepherd's Pie - we would use quite a bit more butter, and milk rather than water, to give a thick, smooth purée.
The rest of the recipe looks fine to my British eye, although most cooks I know make Shepherd's (or Cottage) Pie from the remains of a roasted joint of beef, rather than raw meat. It's a way of using leftovers for most families, rather than a dish they create from scratch.
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Posted: Fri Aug 26, 2005 5:53 pm
Post subject: Fluffed
I think the reason it look so lumpy was from fluffing them up to get the browned effects whilst baking.
I use milk and loads of butter as well in mine, and while I typically use leftover meats, on occasion we crave the meal itself withough having any leftovers to use!
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Posted: Fri Aug 26, 2005 7:23 pm
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For variety I have made this dish with a layer of corn between the meat and potatoes and put sliced cheese on the top.
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Posted: Fri Aug 26, 2005 7:23 pm
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The sheppard's pie recipe is a good one and easy to fix. We have been cooking this for years. Practically the same recipe except I add a little celery and some frozen green peas. It really make it a good complete meal.
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Posted: Fri Aug 26, 2005 8:02 pm
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I add a can of creamed corn between the beef and potatoe layer. I also add mushrooms to the ground beef instead fo carrots.
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Posted: Sat Aug 27, 2005 12:39 am
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I've also had some success using Guinness stout in place of the beef broth. And I usually add peas also.
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Posted: Sat Aug 27, 2005 1:10 am
Post subject:
fwendy wrote:
I'm not familiar with US varieties of potato, and it was difficult to tell from the photograph - is the russet potato a waxy or floury potato? The mashed potatoes didn't look quite as smooth as we would use in Britain for a Shepherd's Pie - we would use quite a bit more butter, and milk rather than water, to give a thick, smooth purée.
Russets are a starchy (floury) variety. Definitely the mashed potatoes could be made with more substantial ingredients. I don't usually both though because people (at least my guests) seem to focus more on the flavor of the meat and use the mashed potatoes for contrasting texture. Maybe even a palate cleanser - which is why I kept them simple for this particular dish. But there's probably no wrong way to make a shepherd's pie.
fwendy wrote:
The rest of the recipe looks fine to my British eye, although most cooks I know make Shepherd's (or Cottage) Pie from the remains of a roasted joint of beef, rather than raw meat. It's a way of using leftovers for most families, rather than a dish they create from scratch.
Ah, yes. I forgot to mention that Shepherd's Pie was originally intended (and for most of the world still is used) as a way to prepare leftovers in a palatable manner. If you've got flavorful meat leftovers, chop it up and toss it in!
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Posted: Sat Aug 27, 2005 2:01 am
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what you made is a Shepherd's pie.
a cottage pie is a meat pie with mash potatoes on top, the key difference is cottage pie's have pastry base and side with no lid topped with potato's, Shepherd's pie's do not have any pastry.
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Posted: Sat Aug 27, 2005 6:44 am
Post subject:
I should have written that Shepherd's Pie is often made from the leftovers from a joint of
(not just beef - lamb is probably more often used).
I agree with Michael's definition of a Shepherd's and Cottage Pie - neither of them have a pastry base.
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Posted: Sat Aug 27, 2005 1:02 pm
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I cook my vegetables in with my meat and I use all different vegetables so the flavors cook in together and I also add worcestershire sauce.
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Posted: Sat Aug 27, 2005 7:35 pm
Post subject: Quebec version...
The Quebec version (called Pate Chinois in french) doesn't have the celery nor carrot, and you'd add two cans of creamed corn between the meat and the mashed potatoes...
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Whenever I make beef stock, I always strip the leftover meat from the bones and make cottage pie with it. The meat is so tender from simmering for 8 hours and the beef stock is phenomenally good. I also use the rendered tallow that floats on top of the stock to saute the vegtables and the entire thing just ends up turning out intensely beefy and utterly delicious. Every time I've made it, I've increased the portion size by 50% and there are still no leftovers because everyone eats until they burst.
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I'm an engineer and I love cooking. In your site I've found heaven!!!
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Posted: Thu Sep 01, 2005 10:01 pm
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Made this lastnight, very tasty!
Had one issue, I couldn't get the top to brown quite as nicely as your picture shows.
Keep up the good work!
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Conservatives are over the moon over Mitt Romney's selection of Wisconsin Representative Paul Ryan to be his running mate.
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Bottom line: Gore and Ryan are the kings of promoting impending doom, large-scale moralizing, and scary looking hockey-stocks.
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Dear Emuna,
I'm hosting a 6 year old boy for the week, Sunday-Friday. I find certain things about this boy disturbing and worrisome. I'm not a therapist, maybe I'm jumping to wrong conclusions, but if there was anyone who I would define as OCD, it's him. Since he's been in my house his hands are all over everything and I can't keep up. Specifically he loves to touch buttons. He's changing the time on any alarm clock he can get his hands on. He and my son were listening to a story CD and he kept jumping to the player and starting it over. My six-year-old son lost his patience.
I tell him to get into pajamas; I find him distracted with buttons again. I found him in the morning with my daughter's digital camera under his covers; he discovered how to turn on the little video clips.
Another problem I'm now observing close-up is that he's socially odd. His maturity level is very low and he doesn't realize when he's being annoying. It makes him a target for his peers. Poor boy! Yesterday I sent my own son to sleep by my parents so things should be more peaceful.
My question for you is: Should I be telling his parents anything when they pick him up? His behavior is scary to me. As he gets older it can get worse and his peers will have less tolerance. He's their oldest so they may not realize what's normal and what's not. On the other hand, his father is a teacher himself and an excellent one at that. He should be aware of children issues that come up. It hurts to tell the parents. I could just cover up and say he's sweet, cute... but am I hurting him more with silence? Maybe I should leave it all up to his parents and teachers?
-- Concerned and Cautious
Dear Concerned,
What to tell parents is a very tricky and sensitive issue. I usually err on the side of not saying anything, figuring as you did that 1) they must know already, 2) it must be a tremendous source of pain to them, so why add to their burden and 3) they will most likely react defensively and perhaps angrily, ruining out friendship and actually inhibiting their ability to face the issue objectively.
That being said, there are definitely situations where you are clear the parents don't know (every time I see a teenager driving and talking on the phone I am tempted to call their parents, although it would not make me very popular in the community!), or where the situation is so serious that you feel you would be derelict in your responsibilities to both them and your child if you remain silent.
The key is to do it with love. I assume that since you are babysitting, you are close with this family and that the love and trust is present. Do not react out of your own frustration.
Put your self in that mother's Tory Burches. How would you like to be told? On the phone? In person? With what words? Start with praise of the child. Let your old feelings and sensitivities be your guide. But when in doubt, silence remains your best option.
-- Emuna
Dear Emuna,
I have a friend whose adult company I really enjoy. She is a good friend and fun to be with. Unfortunately, I do not feel the same way about her children. I find them whiney and needy. This friend is always inviting herself and her four children over to hang out. It creates a negative atmosphere because her son starts fights between my boys, and her younger children mess up my living room. My friend does not lift a finger to watch her children or clean up after them. And I often feel used and angry. I want to be the bigger person and always be a gracious host. I also don't know how I could tell her not to come over when so many other people freely stop over. But this issue is really making me resent my friend.
-- Trapped among the Lego Pieces
Dear Trapped,
I was all ready with some clever excuses when I read your second last line. It sounds like you have created a wonderful warm and open home where all your friends and their families love to visit. This is no small accomplishment and you should take pleasure in this.
The unfortunate side effect of all this gracious hospitality is the time spent with your friend's whiny, messy children.
Since it sounds like the friendship is important to you and that you don't want to lose it, we are forced to rule out the easy solution of just pulling back from the relationship.
I think it's going to require some creativity and maybe play-acting on your part to make some changes. Let's think of some practical responses to the challenges this family presents.
When the kids start taking out the toys you can say (lovingly and gently of course), "We have a new rule around our house. Whatever toy you play with, you have to clean up and put away." This will give a message to both the kids and the mother. If they have forgotten your new "rule" when it's time to leave, just smile sweetly and remind them.
The fighting is a little more complicated. Not only do we need to be careful before speaking to parents about their children (see previous letter) but we also need to be very careful about rebuking children that are not ours. It makes both them and their parents resentful (I speak from experience, mostly unpleasant!).
Once again we may need to tap into our creative side. Maybe you need to invite another friend over for one of your boys to play with to change the dynamic. Maybe you need to take one of your sons to a friend for a play date. Maybe you need to find a game they can play together instead of leaving them to their own resources. And maybe you need to send them outside and leave them to their own resources and maybe out of earshot of both parents they will work it out!
The challenge here is that all the effort, initially at least, is on your part. The first few times with your new attitude and strategy will require extra attentiveness from you. But presumably after that, new habits will replace the old negative ones. And you will be able to just enjoy your friendship and the effectiveness of your new thoughtful stratagems.
-- Emuna
Dear Emuna,
Growing up, our parents always told us not to gossip. This also applied to other possibly private information. For example, one didn't mention an impending engagement until it was publically announced, or an expected promotion, a contemplated move, etc.
Yet in my community, it seems that people are always discussing each other's business. The fact that it's someone's good fortune doesn't change the fact that it might not be something that should be discussed. I am aware that my teenagers don't feel this way -- if it's on Facebook it's out there for everyone -- but I'm really puzzled that my contemporaries and even people my parents' age engage in this kind of conversation. Can you discuss what is and is not appropriate in talking about other people's lives?
-- My Lips are Sealed
Dear Sealed Lips,
I can't really offer any explanation for the behavior of your contemporaries except to suggest that with the complete lack of shame and privacy in today's media (especially talk shows and reality TV) people have lost the sense of what belongs in the private arena and what is appropriate for public consumption. A stroll downtown in any major city will give you ample illustration of men and women losing all boundaries.
If something is told to you as a secret (good or bad) then my understanding is that you are forbidden to repeat it without permission (which is why I always ask if it's okay to tell my husband!).
The laws of guarding one's speech are also very clear in cautioning that compliments expressed in a group may lead to problems. "Sara is the best cook; the chicken I had at her home was so juicy." "Really? I remember it as being dry but then, she hasn't invited me in a long time anyway. How did you rate an invitation?" Or "Leah's daughter is getting engaged. She's so warm and lovely." "You know I ran into her the other day and she didn't even say hello." Silence may not make you popular but more often than not, it does make you more dignified.
-- Emuna


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While a few (crabs?) argue that solar power will never make a significant contribution to our daily energy budgets in the U.S., others quietly slip the bonds of the grid and go solar. If solar works, it will work one house at a time.
If you wish to go solar, where do you start? The Orange County (California) Register provided a great graphic to illustrate some of the considerations a homeowner needs to make, and how much it might cost.
Orange County, California, is the hotbed of conservative politics, and warming denialism such as it exists in California. In Orange County, solar power is a question of practicality, and one's desire to save money on electricity. It's in the Home and Garden section of the newspaper, not politics, not business.
Another gift from mainstream media that bloggers don't equal, yet.
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I stopped in Huntsville, Alabama and spent two nights with a friend (and distant Joslin cousin - 3rd cousin once removed). Tuesday night they had high winds and got over three inches of rain, which altered my traveling plans somewhat. Instead of meandering through on state highways I stuck to the Interstates. Just didn't want to deal with any flooding issues. And from the Interstate you could see that the streams and rivers had risen over their banks and the waters were flooding nearby land.
It rained much of the day Wednesday but at Montgomery I decided to strike out to the southeast taking US 82, which goes all the way to Brunswick, Georgia. It was a pleasant drive and much less stressful than the Interstates though it rained all afternoon. That night I stopped at a nice campground at Lakepoint Resort State Park north of Eufaula, Alabama and just a few miles from the Georgia state line.
The next morning (Thursday, March 10th) I was most pleased to see the sun coming up through the trees. There was some fog but it burned off quickly. The above photo was taken through the rear window. The dark lines across the picture are from the window defroster.
By 2:30 pm I had checked into the campground at Laura S. Walker State Park just east of Waycross, Georgia. That evening and the next day I visited my niece and her daughters and delivered some things that my Mom wanted them to have. Today (March 12) was spent in just relaxing and taking it easy. I went for several walks, easing back into activity as it has been more than three months since I've done any walking let alone hiking!
I did get my wish - temperatures were in the 70s and there was lots of sunshine! The scenes below are of the lake at Laura S. Walker State Park. Photos were taken on March 12, 2011.
Morning fog rising off the lake.
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EADS North America introduced a boosted version of its Armed Aerial Scout (AAS) offering for the U.S. Army during Quad-A in Nashville. Dubbed the AAS-72X+, the helicopter is a derivative of the AAS-72X Lakota light utility helicopter (LUH), and is based on the commercial EC145T2. Plans call for 72X+ production to take place at American Eurocopter's facility in Columbus, Miss., starting as early as 2016, pending the Army's selection from a number of options.
David Haines, vice president of rotorcraft programs, noted that the EADS North America has delivered 210 Lakotas through early April. "Over the past three-and-a-half years, our company with industry partners have invested millions of our own R&D funds to develop, integrate, test and fly three technical demonstration aircraft," he said. "This proves out our proposed solution for the Army's Armed Aerial Scout requirement."
With a baseline Lakota, EADS has shown "that we can meet the 6K/95, high/hot, hover out of ground effect with the needed endurance and range, coupled with a 2,500-lb payload," Haines continued. "The Army has a number of AAS choices in this tough fiscal environment. This is our latest evolution of an armed UH-72A Lakota," he said, while curtains dropped to introduce the AAS-72X+ to a crowd gathered at the EADS booth.
"The most notable external difference is the Fenestron anti-torque [tail rotor] system," said Gary Bishop, vice president and program manager of the AAS-72X. He added that the 72X+ also features more powerful Turbomeca Arriel 2D engines, an enhanced transmission, a Helionix cockpit and a four-axis autopilot system.


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For those people who are put off by the faceless, behind-the-scenes cadres that decide the Golden Globes and the Academy Awards, there's the People's Choice Awards. Since 1975, it's given fans a chance to nominate and vote for their own personal favorites. It may not be a reliable barometer for predicting this Sunday's Globes, but where else are you going to see "Favorite Movie" rubbing shoulders with "Favorite Tour Headliner"?
The People's Choice awards will be handed out tonight, live, on CBS (the event is hosted by "The Big Bang Theory" star Kaley Cuoco), and it will once again be the only award show that combines movies, TV, and music - not to mention the only one that is unabashedly a "popularity contest."
With such a broad spectrum of categories and nominees, it's difficult for any one show, project, or performer to claim dominance, but the eclectic hodgepodge is part of the show's appeal. Where, say, the Globes feature names like George Clooney, Michael Fassbender, Tilda Swinton, and Glenn Close, the People's Choice Awards pit Daniel Radcliffe, Ryan Reynolds, Emma Stone, and Jennifer Aniston against one another.
And forget artier fare like "The Artist" or message dramas like "Ides of March," tonight the Favorite Movie category has the magical schoolkids of Hogwarts facing off against Autobots and Decepticons.
Other unusual categories include "Favorite Movie Icon" (Clooney, Harrison Ford, Morgan Freeman, Robert DeNiro, and Tom Hanks face off for that honor), "Favorite Daytime TV Host" (the "Today" show gang vs. Regis & Kelly, who ya got?), and "Favorite Band" (that's right, Morgan Freeman and Foo Fighters are the same award show).
Although we already know that "Favorite Pop Artist" nominee Katy Perry won't be unhand, expect to see a stunning and, again, unexpected mix of big names on the red carpet.
For a complete list of nominees and categories, check out the official People's Choice Awards site.
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Two San Diego County teens were left disappointed after being turned away from a "Frozen" Disney on Ice show at Valley View Casino for an unlikely and seemingly bizarre reason: they were too tall to be wearing costumes.
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The girls said security staff told them they could be confused with the performers.
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"Honestly, more than anything, it was just disappointing," Jessica Mcroskey said.
The two friends who attend Francis Parker High School, Mcroskey and Jennifer Wineholt, were decked out in "Frozen" attire for the event last Friday – only to be turned away because they were too tall, they told NBC 7. After the girls showed their IDs, proving they weren't adults, they were given this reason:
"They came back later and said that 'Yes, you're under 18, but you're too tall ... people would actually think that you're one of the characters,' and I guess there's an issue with them taking pictures with us or something," McRoskey said.
The teens said they looked again at the fine print on their tickets: Nowhere did it say on the tickets nor the event's website that costumes weren't allowed.
When reached for comment, a spokesman for Feld Entertainment, the promoter of the event, told NBC 7 the company doesn't have a policy against costumes. He said there appeared to be a miscommunication with security guards.
The company has offered the girls tickets to a later event.
The two best friends are heading to college on opposite coasts next year.
"We just want to have as much fun together as we can before we leave, and that was a night we'd been looking forward to for awhile," Wineholt said. "It's definitely a night we won't be able to get back."


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"I dare you to get through the first chapter of True Brews without running to your kitchen to try a recipe. Emma Christensen demystifies the process of homebrewing with her clear, empowering, and enticing recipes, showing us the full brewing potential of even the smallest and most basic kitchens. Even more, her enthusiasm is entirely infectious—get this book into enough hands, and I predict a homebrewed revolution."
—Alana Chernila, author of The Homemade Pantry
"Fermented beverages come in many varied forms, and True Brews explores a vast array of them. I applaud Emma Christensen for this user-friendly compendium of ancient wisdom, modern methods, and inventive flavor combinations. Invite microbes into your life via some of these lively brews. Become part of the fermentation revival!"
—Sandor Ellix Katz, author of The Art of Fermentation and Wild Fermentation
"I'll confess: I was skeptical about brewing at home before picking up Emma Christensen's True Brews. My skepticism was immediately quashed by this book, which like a shaken-up bottle of homebrewed soda, positively explodes with accessible techniques, enticing recipes, and best of all a clear, enthusiastic voice that guides you through the process. Thanks to this book, I can't wait to start brewing and drinking my own beer, wine, and soda at home."
—Adam Roberts, author of The Amateur Gourmet and Secrets of the Best Chefs
"Are you fed up with the homogenized commodity beverages that often dominate the shelves of your local retailers, devoid of flavor, texture, and personality, but bountiful in marketing campaign dollars? Then do yourself a favor and learn to make your own! Use quality ingredients to create flavors that you want to drink—with True Brews as your guide, it's not so hard to do. Cheers!"
—Greg Koch, CEO and cofounder of Stone Brewing Co.
"Small-batch beverage-making encapsulated in a neat, easy-to-follow book. With 1-gallon introductory recipes and procedures making this all the more interesting (and fun), there are beverages for all tastes, ages, and circumstances. Health and refreshment be with you."
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In a loss to Arizona, we learn that Angelo Young is even more amazing than we thought.
Okay, sure, we lost. To Arizona. For the fourth time in a row. And we've never beaten or even drawn them, it's true. And yes, the loss puts our fading playoff hopes on life support.
All duly noted.
If you're predisposed to negativity, those might be your impressions from Monday night's Blaze match against the Scorpions.
But the real news of the night was this:
IM Angelo Young, who we knew was amazing, is even more amazing than we imagined.
He wasn't even scheduled to play last night, but when a teammate took sick Monday morning he rearranged his schedule and obligingly stepped in to play Board 1, with a huge time penalty (because of the last-minute substitution) against freshly qualified GM-elect Rogelio Barcenilla, whose rating exceeds Angelo's by 258 points.
It didn't seem to bother Angelo, either, that he was putting his undefeated USCL record on the line under extremely difficult circumstances. And I think I know why: because somehow he must have known that he was going to win.
With no time for dinner, much less to prepare for the game, Angelo played fast, played great, double fianchettoed, won material, and won the game, all while wolfing down appetizers from Tandoor India to keep his blood sugar from crashing.
True, the rest of the night didn't go so well for the Blaze. Here are the games:
1. IM Angelo Young (CHC) vs IM Rogelio Barcenilla (ARZ) 1-0
2. IM Dionisio Aldama (ARZ) vs IM Florin Felecan (CHC) 1-0
3. IM Mehmed Pasalic (CHC) vs IM Danny Rensch (ARZ) 1/2-1/2
4. David Adelberg (ARZ) vs NM Eric Rosen (CHC) 1-0
As always, we must give special thanks to our Celebrity Tournament Director for the night, a role played ably and diligently for the second time this season by Mike Cardinale of the Youth Chess Foundation of Chicago.
Next week is Week 9, and we play the reigning champion Dallas Destiny on Monday night. We will have to win (not draw) to have any remaining playoff chances at all. Watch this space for more.
P.S. Though it has been expected for some time, a note of congratulations is in order for our very own Florin Felecan (the 2009 Illinois state co-champion, by the way), who has had his international master title formally approved by the the World Chess Federation. Henceforth, he is IM Felecan. Congratulations, Florin.


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You can add talk show host Ellen DeGeneres to our list of celebrities who promote bottled water. Ellen is the newest sponsor of Vitamin Water, joining the ranks of other celebrities like 50 Cent and American Idols Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood.
The bottled water debate has been going on for some time, so it's hardly surprising that yet another celebrity is promoting bottled water. However, it has come as a shock to many of Ellen's fans, who temper their criticism with kindness.
For instance, Beth Terry over at Fake Plastic Fish began her article thusly: "I love Ellen, but I want her to dump her bottled water advertising contracts."
Juli Borst, a self-confessed fan of Ellen DeGeneres and blogger at PlasticlessNYC , formed the Facebook group Tell Ellen Degeneres To Dump Bottled Water Advertising! On the group's page, Juli writes, "We love Ellen Degeneres. But we hate that she is lending her personality to advertisements for bottled water–an industry that is damaging to people, animals, and the planet."
Stephanie Soechtig, the director of the film Tapped, wrote a piece for the Huffington Post just yesterday entitled, "I'm Done with Celebrity Endorsements". Having extolled the environmental dangers of bottled water waste in her film, it wasn't long before Stephanie turned her attention to Ellen DeGeneres and her newfound promotion of bottled water: "We're so quick to condemn the big corporations that pollute our natural resources, yet we glamorize the very people that endorse the product those corporations are selling."
From all of the comments in the Facebook group and these articles, it's obvious that many people do glamorize Ellen Degeneres. She's not glamorized in the same way as the rest of her Vitamin Water compatriots, nor is she a sex symbol for the brand, like Jennifer Aniston is with SmartWater.
No, Ellen's fans idolize the talk show host for her kindness, quirkiness, and her compassionate voice. Perhaps they see her as a more down-to-earth celebrity, and for that reason they are dismayed at why she of all people would sponsor Vitamin Water. They want Ellen to use her voice for good.
If you want to make your voice heard, Juli has composed a list of ways you can contact Ellen to urge her to stop promoting bottled water.


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Rihanna is suing over a hillside home that she claims has such serious structural defects that it was rendered uninhabitable.
The pop singer on Wednesday sued Prudential California Realty and several companies that designed and inspected the home.
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The "S&M" singer's lawsuit claims she would not have paid $6.9 million for the home in 2009 if she had known about the problems. She claims water leaked into several rooms of the house from a balcony that lacks the proper slope and drainage after a rainstorm in early 2010. The suit states the damage left the home "uninhabitable."
She claims the company that remodeled the house, Landmark Design Group, has failed to repair the issues.
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"Lessons from the Final Days of the Savior's Life," New Era, Apr. 2012, 34–37
Lessons from the Final Days of the Savior's Life
The first four books of the New Testament, or the "Gospels," are some of the most celebrated books of scripture because they tell of the mortal life of Jesus Christ. The scriptures that cover the last week of the Savior's life make up about one third of the record of the Gospels. By reading and studying these scriptures, we learn that the Savior was a Being of divine power who willingly gave His life as a sacrifice. He also fulfilled the prophecy that the "Lamb of God" would come to take upon Himself our sins (see Isaiah 53:7).
The Savior returned to the Jerusalem area for the final time with a purpose. When the Savior returned to Jerusalem during what is called His triumphal entry, it was to the shouts of many who received Him as their king. During the next several days, He would perform miracles, teach parables, and cleanse the temple a second time.
As the end of the week drew near, He turned His attention to the most important tasks to be accomplished—the Atonement and Resurrection—allowing all those who follow Him to return to the presence of Heavenly Father.
The Savior Told the Apostles of His Crucifixion and Resurrection Beforehand
The Savior is a Being of divine power and authority who willingly gave up His life. He was not taken and arrested without His foreknowledge. He allowed Himself to be arrested to fulfill the will of His Heavenly Father. The Savior spoke to His disciples of His Crucifixion and Resurrection beforehand.
"From that time forth began Jesus to shew unto his disciples, how that he must go unto Jerusalem, and suffer many things of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and be raised again the third day" (Matthew 16:21).
"Ye know that after two days is the feast of the passover, and the Son of man is betrayed to be crucified" (Matthew 26:2).
The Savior Is the Lamb of God
Jesus came to Jerusalem during the week of Passover to fulfill the scriptures—to give His life as the sacrificial lamb. One of Jesus's titles is the Lamb of God. John the Baptist called Him the "Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world" (John 1:29). In 1 Corinthians 5:7, Paul called Christ "our passover."
Lambs were used in temple worship. They had to be both the firstborn and without blemish to symbolize the Savior's great sacrifice. During the Passover each family would partake of a lamb that was slain to symbolize the Messiah, who would come to take their sins upon Him.
When the Savior was arrested, faithful Jewish households were likely celebrating the Passover, while the Savior, the Lamb of God, was taken to be sacrificed to fulfill the scripture.
The Savior Showed His Divine Power but Allowed Himself to Be Arrested
Jesus Christ showed His divine power in two ways on the night He was taken captive. The first was when the soldiers came to arrest Him.
"Judas then, having received a band of men and officers from the chief priests and Pharisees, cometh thither with lanterns and torches and weapons.
"Jesus therefore, knowing all things that should come upon him, went forth, and said unto them, Whom seek ye?
"They answered him, Jesus of Nazareth. Jesus saith unto them, I am he. And Judas also, which betrayed him, stood with them.
"As soon then as he had said unto them, I am he, they went backward, and fell to the ground.
"Then asked he them again, Whom seek ye? And they said, Jesus of Nazareth.
"Jesus answered, I have told you that I am he: if therefore ye seek me, let these go their way" (John 18:3–8).
After Jesus merely spoke to them, the soldiers went backward.
During this time of confusion and fear, it was the Savior who was in charge, not the armed men who came to take Him. He allowed himself to be taken captive, to be scourged and crucified. He gave Himself as a sacrifice in obedience to the Father's will and for our eternal benefit.
The Savior Performed Another Miracle
The Savior also healed the ear of Malchus, a servant of the high priest, again showing forth His divine power. In John 18:10–11, we learn that it was Peter who drew the sword and cut off the ear of the servant.
"And, behold, one of them which were with Jesus stretched out his hand, and drew his sword, and struck a servant of the high priest's, and smote off his ear.
"Then said Jesus unto him, Put up again thy sword into his place: for all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword.
"Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?
"But how then shall the scriptures be fulfilled, that thus it must be?" (Matthew 26:51–54).
In Luke's account we read that the Savior healed the ear in front of both the Apostles who were with Him and the soldiers who came to arrest Him, again showing His power:
"And one of them smote the servant of the high priest, and cut off his right ear.
"And Jesus answered and said, Suffer ye thus far. And he touched his ear, and healed him" (Luke 22:50–51).
We Can Be Obedient Like the Savior
Jesus Christ had the power to save Himself from the fate that would befall Him, but in everything He was obedient to the Father's will. The Savior's Atonement and Resurrection overcome the effects of both spiritual and physical death. Because of His sacrifice in the Garden of Gethsemane and on the cross of Calvary, we can repent of our sins and return to the presence of our Heavenly Father. Because Jesus Christ overcame death through the Resurrection, we will be resurrected.
We can follow the Savior's example by being obedient to the commandments, showing confidence in doing Heavenly Father's will. And in all our difficulties, we can rely on the Savior for help in our lives because of His Atonement.


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PARIS (Reuters) - EADS EAD.PA blamed a funding row with Germany for contributing to a 3 billion euro cash outflow so far this year, which put a blot on the Airbus parent's stronger-than-expected quarterly earnings on Thursday and hit its shares.
Finance Director Harald Wilhelm said the European group was in talks with Germany's government over its decision to withhold a development loan for the Airbus A350, which officials say is in protest at the share of jobs on the $15 billion project.
The company's claim came as a Reuters investigation into resurgent political tensions over the world's largest planemaker found that France has an unusually large share of 42 percent of work on the next-generation A350, compared with Germany's one third.
The mismatch, which includes work by top suppliers, has added fuel to industrial discord with France that may have carried weight in Berlin's recent decision to block a merger of Airbus parent EADS and BAE Systems (BAES.L).
German officials have accused EADS of failing to deliver on promises over the "workshare" on the A350, due to enter service in 2014 in competition with Boeing's (BA.N) 787 Dreamliner. Other sources say Airbus maintains the opposite is the case.
EADS and Airbus declined to comment.
In its first trading update since calling off plans to merge with Britain's BAE last month, Franco-German-led EADS said the A350 aircraft programme remained "challenging" even though engineers had resolved a recent wing-drilling problem.
In an effort to placate investors who had attacked the merger plan for diluting strong sales at Airbus, Wilhelm said the bid to create the world's largest defense company had not indicated any doubts about the strength of the commercial cycle.
He said Airbus would, however, struggle to reach its target of selling 30 A380s this year, while sticking to its target of delivering 30 of the double-decker passenger planes.
EADS posted a 67 percent rise in third-quarter operating profit to 537 million euros on sales of 12.324 billion euros, up 15 percent, compared with average analyst forecasts of 454 million operating profit and revenues of 11.853 billion.
EADS maintained its forecast of an increase of at least 10 percent in annual revenues and still expected to deliver a 2012 operating profit of 2.7 billion euros.
But it disappointed some analysts by toning down its annual cash flow forecast to break even at best, rather than a "positive" cash flow forecast embedded in its half-year results.
The company burned through 3.2 billion euros in the first nine months, which sent its shares down more than 4 percent.
The A350 funding shortfall concerns Berlin's share - estimated at 1.2 billion euros - of development loans usually provided by four European countries.
The use of such loans is fiercely contested by the United States in a long-running trade dispute with Europe, but is now a source of tension between Germany and France whose prime minister has urged Berlin to pay up.
"We would have appreciated to receive the cash but I don't want to comment any further on contractual discussions," Wilhelm told reporters on a conference call.
Airbus has begun assembling the first carbon-composite A350 ahead of its maiden flight next year, a phase requiring significant spending on tools and parts.
"Airbus will need all the cash it can get to fund A350," said Agency Partners analyst Nick Cunningham.
Chief Executive Tom Enders said in a statement the group would put "strong emphasis" on cash generation for the rest of the year and that aircraft deliveries would be key.
Besides the German loan row, EADS has seen some of its cash eaten up by a backlog of A380 superjumbos waiting for delivery following delays caused by wing cracks early this year. The company has also made pre-emptive inventory purchases as a buffer against possible supply chain problems, Wilhelm said.
Europe's largest aerospace company still has a net cash pile on its balance sheet of 8.1 billion euros.
($1 = 0.7840 euros)
Reporting by Tim Hepher, Cyril Altmeyer. Additional reporting by Andreas Rinke, Noah Barkin, James Regan. Editing by Jane Merriman


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I was a little (all right, a lot) worried before I went to see this film. I had been looking forward to it for a long time, and had hyped it up so much in my mind that I was afraid that it would be a massive disappointment.
I'm happy to report that I was wrong.
From almost the very first moments I was on the metaphorical edge of my seat.
We open on the birth of Kal-El. The room is clearly alien – the floating machines and the clothes give that away. After the birth, Jor-El holds his new son in his hands – and we cut to one of those scenes which, once you've seen it you can't un-see it. An impressive alien vista is shown, with a large beast in the foreground. It raises its head and bellows towards the sky.
You're more likely to understand what I'm saying if you have children, or were a child yourself around 1994. If you need a hint, click here.
I really love what they've done with Krypton's architecture. Not for them the overly traditional ice palace motif. Instead we have a truly advanced race, with flying cities and technology that can change shape at need. The development of their tech followed logical lines, too – their designers had clearly been influenced by the natural world that was around them, four-winged creatures and all.
Once he's been sent off into the void (and the story of how that happened was very exciting, with its high-speed chases, theft, treason, and attempted coups) we cut to 30-year-old Clark living on Earth.
His youth is told through flashbacks, but it doesn't feel forced or out of place. What I loved about his childhood was that he struggled. He didn't fit in, and he knew it. From the terrified "what's wrong with me?" to the plaintive "can't I just keep pretending I'm your son?", this was a child who was desperately afraid of being different. He couldn't fight back when he was bullied, not because he was afraid of being hurt, but because he was afraid that everyone would find out that he couldn't get hurt.
When he learns how to fly you can see the pure joy on his face. Here at last is something that makes it all worth it.
Lois Lane
Finally, a Lois Lane who is not the most unobservant reporter ever. Bravo!
Dru-Zod & Friends
General Zod was very much a victim of his upbringing, and I liked that he wasn't just evil without reason. The one problem with his reasoning that I had was not at all the fault of the film. It was this line:
"Everything I have done, I did for the Greater Good of my people."
Which is fine unless, on the way to the cinema, you have had a conversation about Hot Fuzz. If you've seen it, you will see what I mean. If you haven't, I pity you. Go see it. And then try to listen to that line with a straight face.
Zod's friends, however, had some interesting ideas about how nature works. Evolution always wins, does it? Hmmm, and all of those extinct species which evolved and then died out? Still, one dud line in a film of that length is a pretty good ratio.
What next?
There were no major loose ends that screamed "insert sequel here", but there were a number of avenues that could be explored in future films.
The first is, of course, Lex Luthor. He wasn't mentioned at all in the film, but there were several occasions where buildings and vehicles with "LexCorp" splashed all over them were seen (and often destroyed by the fighting). Whether this was a taste of things to come or simply good background remains to be seen. I for one wouldn't say no to a film in which Lex was irritated at all the property damage.
The other idea I'd like explored is the question of Clark's children. For reasons which I won't go into for fear of spoiling things, this would be very interesting. And with his clear interest in Lois already demonstrated, we just need to discover whether Humans and Kryptonians are compatible in order for it to be a perfectly valid plot.
Five Stars. If you haven't already seen it, go as soon as you can.


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| Paul Lotman receives the ball during the June 29 FIVB World League match against Bulgaria in Reno, Nev.
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RENO, Nev. (June 29, 2013) – Bulgaria came back from Friday's three-set loss to defeat the U.S. Men's National Volleyball Team, 25-20, 18-25, 25-23, 25-21 on Saturday in an FIVB World League match before a large and loud crowd at the Reno Events Center.
The victory improves Bulgaria's record in World League pool play to 5-1 and puts it in first place in Pool A just ahead of Brazil, which lost to France on Saturday. The U.S. falls to 4-2 and sits in third place heading into its final two World League pool play weekends on the road in Poland (July 5 and 7) and Brazil (July 13-14).
Bulgaria responded to its loss on Friday with an improved game plan that pitted its opposite Tsvetan Sokolov against U.S. outside hitter and its leading scorer Matt Anderson (West Seneca, N.Y.).
Sokolov finished as the Player of the Match and led all scorers with 21 points on 16 kills and five blocks. Anderson led the United States with 16 points on 13 attacks, two blocks and one ace.
"When you beat a team 3-0, you understand that they're going to come back with more fire and energy," Anderson said. "I think they put together a good game plan against us and they executed it very well."
The United States led the match in attacks (46-43). But Bulgaria led in blocks (11-9). The teams tied in aces (6-6). Bulgaria scored 33 points on U.S. errors while committing only 28.
"If you look at the statistics you will see that they are pretty similar for both teams," U.S. Head Coach John Speraw (Irvine, Calif.) said. "I think the biggest difference in the match is that they passed the ball well and they got themselves out of trouble at a higher rate."
Among other U.S. scorers, opposite Carson Clark (Santa Barbara, Calif.) contributed 12 points on nine spikes, one block and two aces. Middle blocker David Lee (Alpine, Calif.) totaled 11 points on eight kills, two blocks and one ace.
Outside hitter Paul Lotman (Lakewood, Calif.) scored 10 points on nine kills and one ace. Setter Kyle Caldwell (Newport Beach, Calif.) added six points on three attacks, two blocks and one ace. Middle blocker Max Holt (Cincinnati) totaled six points on four kills and two blocks.
Caldwell was credited with 25 running sets on 92 attempts and set the U.S. to a 42.2 kill percent and a .239 hitting efficiency. Bulgaria had a 43.0 kill percent and a .250 hitting efficiency.
U.S. libero Erik Shoji (Honolulu) was credited with nine digs and eight excellent receptions. Lotman led the U.S. in digs with 11 while Clark had nine. Lotman also led in excellent receptions with 17 while Anderson had 16.
Speraw started Anderson and Lotman at outside hitter, Lee and Holt at middle blocker, Clark at opposite, Caldwell at setter and Shoji at libero.
Smith started the fourth set for Holt. Outside hitter Jayson Jablonsky (Yorba Linda, Calif.) played as a substitute for Anderson in the third set.
In the first set, with the score tied 5-5, Bulgaria served into the net and Lotman added a spike to put the United States ahead by two. The USA held an 8-6 lead at the first technical timeout (TTO). The U.S. extended the lead to 10-6, but Bulgaria came back to tie the score at 12-12 behind some tough serving from Sokolov. With the scored tied 13-13, Team USA scored on a Bulgaria serve in the net plus blocks from Anderson and Holt to lead 16-13 at the second TTO. Bulgaria came back to tie the score at 18-18. With the score still tied at 20-20, Svetoslav Gotsev took the serve on a Sokolov attack and Bulgaria scored the final five points to win the set. Sokolov led all scorers in the set with eight points.
The U.S. took a 9-5 lead to open the second set. Bulgaria came back with a spike and block from Sokolov. The U.S. answered with an Anderson block. David Lee took the serve as the U.S. scored four more points to lead 13-7. With the U.S. leading 18-10, Bulgaria made a three-point run to pull within five, but the U.S. called timeout and Bulgaria's next serve went out of bounds. The United States reached set point at 24-18 and Anderson used a kill for the victory. Sokolov was held to two points in the set while Anderson had five for the U.S.
Bulgaria used strong serving, including two straight aces by Viktor Yosifov, to lead 8-3 at the first TTO. The U.S. pulled to within three at 9-6, but Sokolov scored with a strike off the block and Bulgaria scored twice more to lead 11-6. It continued to lead 16-9 at the second TTO. With Bulgaria leading 23-17, the European side served into the net and Clark took the serve for the United States. He served for four straight points, including two aces, to pull the U.S. to within one at 23-22. However, his next serve went into the net, giving Bulgaria set point. The North American side fought off the first set point with a Lee quick kill before Todor Aleksiev scored with a spike off the block to give Bulgaria the win.
The United States took a 7-4 lead to open the fourth set. Bulgaria came back to tie the score at 8-8. The scored was still tied at 13-13 when Bulgaria scored on a Sokolov spike and U.S. hitting error to lead 15-13. It led 16-14 at the second TTO. Bulgaria increased its lead to 21-17 and reached match point at 24-21, winning the match on a U.S. hitting error.
2013 U.S. Men's National Volleyball Team
12-Man Roster for FIVB World League on June 28-29 in Reno, Nev.
No. - Name (Position, Height, Hometown, College)
1 - Matt Anderson (OH, 6-10, West Seneca, N.Y., Penn State)
4 - David Lee (MB, 6-8, Alpine, Calif., Long Beach State)
5 - Rich Lambourne (L, 6-3, Tustin, Calif., BYU)
6 - Paul Lotman (OH, 6-7, Lakewood, Calif., Long Beach State)
7 - Kawika Shoji (S, 6-3, Honolulu, Hawaii, Stanford)
8 - Kyle Caldwell (S, 6-9, Newport Beach, Calif., UCLA)
9 - Murphy Troy (Opp, 6-8, St. Louis, Mo., Southern California)
15 - Carson Clark (Opp, 6-8, Santa Barbara, Calif., UC Irvine)
16 - Jayson Jablonsky (OH, 6-5, Yorba Linda, Calif., UC Irvine)
17 - Max Holt (MB, 6-10, Cincinnati, Ohio, Penn State)
20 - David Smith (MB, 6-7, Saugus, Calif., UC Irvine)
22 - Erik Shoji (L, 6-0, Honolulu, Hawaii, Stanford)
Head Coach: John Speraw (Irvine, Calif.)
Team Manager: Anton Willert (Berlin, Germany)
Assistant Coach: Matt Fuerbringer (Costa Mesa, Calif.)
Consultant Coach: Andrea Becker (Martinez, Calif.)
Consultant Coach: Art Garcia (Lakewood, Calif.)
Consultant Coach: Aric Anderson (Lakewood, Calif.)
Physiotherapist/Athletic trainer: Aaron Brock (Storm Lake, Iowa)
Doctor: Sherwin Ho (Chicago, Ill.)
2013 U.S. Men's World League Schedule
June 7: Argentina def. USA, 25-18, 25-21, 22-25, 26-24
June 8: USA def. Argentina, 22-25, 27-25, 25-19, 25-16
June 14: USA def. France, 25-15, 29-27, 25-16
June 15: USA def. France, 22-25, 25-22, 24-26, 30-28, 15-9
June 28: USA def. Bulgaria, 25-19, 25-22, 25-21
June 29: Bulgaria def. USA, 25-20, 18-25, 25-23, 25-21
July 5: USA at Poland, Spodek in Katowice, Poland
July 7: USA at Poland, Centennial Hall in Wroclaw, Poland
July 13-14: USA at Brazil, Maracanazinho in Rio de Janeiro


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to desire someone or something very much. Jim said he was burning for Sally. I was just burning for another look at her.
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Cheney's grim vision: decades of war / Vice president says Bush policy aimed at long-term world threat
2004-01-15 04:00:00 PDT Los Angeles -- In a forceful preview of the Bush administration's expansionist military policies in this election year, Vice President Dick Cheney Wednesday painted a grim picture of what he said was the growing threat of a catastrophic terrorist attack in the United States and warned that the battle, like the Cold War, could last generations.
The vice president's tone, in a major address to the Los Angeles World Affairs Council, was sobering, unlike many other comments recently by senior administration officials that have stressed successes in the war on terrorism.
Cheney mentioned only in passing the administration's domestic policies, while saying President Bush would present a blueprint of his domestic goals in next Tuesday's State of the Union speech.
Cheney devoted the half-hour speech to a frightening characterization of the war on terrorism and the new kind of mobilization he said it demanded. He sounded the alarm about the increasing prospects of a major new terrorist attack and the extraordinary responses that are required. While many of his remarks echoed past comments by the president and senior officials, Cheney struck a surprisingly dour note and suggested only an administration of proven ability could manage the dramatic overhaul necessary for the nation's security apparatus.
"One of the legacies of this administration will be some of the most sweeping changes in our military, and our national security strategy as it relates to the military and force structure, and how we're based, and how we used it in the last 50 or 60 years, probably since World War II," Cheney said. "I think the changes are that dramatic."
He also said the administration was planning to expand the military into even more overseas bases so the United States could wage war quickly around the globe.
"Scattered in more than 50 nations, the al Qaeda network and other terrorist groups constitute an enemy unlike any other that we have ever faced, " he said. "And as our intelligence shows, the terrorists continue plotting to kill on an ever-larger scale, including here in the United States."
Cheney provided no details, however, of the kinds of attacks he expected.
Although the administration has been criticized by some, including most of the Democratic candidates for president, for not doing enough to eliminate known programs for developing weapons of mass destruction in such countries as North Korea, Cheney said they were a priority and confronted the United States with its gravest threat.
Again, he presented the risks of a terrorist attack involving these weapons in stark terms.
"Instead of losing thousands of lives, we might lose tens or even hundreds of thousands of lives as the result of a single attack, or a set coordinated of attacks," Cheney said.
While polls show that many Americans support the president's aggressive war on terrorism, he also has many critics for the way the battle has been waged. The president initially justified the war in Iraq by saying that Saddam Hussein had active programs to develop chemical, biological and nuclear weapons. The United States has yet to find evidence of such programs since overthrowing Hussein and installing a military occupation, prompting questions about the president's agenda and the quality of intelligence he is receiving.
In addition, an expert at the U.S. Army War College, Jeffrey Record, recently released a 62-page analysis that concluded the war in Iraq might have set back American efforts to stop terrorists by diverting precious resources to a battle that will do little to prevent new attacks.
As a result, Record concluded, the war on terrorism "lacks strategic clarity, embraces unrealistic objectives and may not be sustainable over the long haul."
But in his speech Wednesday, Cheney compared this moment to the challenges faced by President Harry Truman at the beginning of the Cold War, when there was a hot war flaring on the Korean Peninsula and a long-term nuclear standoff developing with the Soviet Union.
Cheney said Bush was establishing, as Truman had, a new structure for a new long-term war and spreading the military into new areas of the globe. "On Sept. 11, 2001, our nation made a fundamental commitment that will take many years to see through," Cheney said.


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My script merely needed to check the emails and update the database for bounce backs, after which I simply wanted to erase all emails.
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Pyongyang's history includes terror proxies, links to al-Qaida
F. Michael Maloof
Read more at http://www.wnd.com/2013/04/north-korea-linked-to-marathon-bombing/#GDb9hiysukeJ9bLV.99
F. Michael Maloof
WASHINGTON – The Boston Marathon bombing that killed three people and wounded more than 180 was on the same day as the 101st anniversary of the birthday of North Korean founder Kim Il Sung, raising questions among analysts whether Pyongyang, as in some of its past terrorism, used proxies to carry out the attack in the U.S.
North Korea in recent weeks has been threatening the U.S. with attacks, including a pre-emptive nuclear strike. Pyongyang also has a history of committing terrorist attacks without taking credit for them.
President George W. Bush removed North Korea from the U.S. terrorist list as a compromise to the Hermit Kingdom to halt its missile and nuclear weapons development programs.
But a number of analysts say there is a history of a relationship between North Korea and al-Qaida, which raises further concerns since at least one of the two bombs exploded in the Boston Marathon attack Monday used a pressure cooker loaded with ball bearings and nails, which accentuated a low-yield explosive.
Pressure-cooker bombs for years have been used by Islamist militants in Afghanistan and Iraq against U.S. troops.
Calls by WND to the FBI to comment on this prospect were not returned.
Instructions to make pressure-cooker improvised explosive devices, or IEDs, are well-documented in al-Qaida's first volume of Inspire magazine, which was published in the summer of 2010.
Written by "The AQ Chef," the article is titled "Make A Bomb in the Kitchen of your Mom." The detailed instructions show how to use off-the-shelf kitchen ingredients to make a powerful pressure-cooker bomb.
The North Korea-al-Qaida relationship has been known to U.S. intelligence officials for years.
In 2010, for example, a U.S. intelligence report released by Wikileaks stated that in November 2005, then-al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden's financial adviser flew to North Korea from Iran. In that meeting was Hezb-Islami party leader Gulbuddin Hekmatyar, who for years has been in Afghanistan killing U.S. troops.
They had gotten together to negotiate the purchase of ground-to-air missiles from North Korea.
"While in North Korea," the U.S. intelligence report said, "the two confirmed a deal with the North Korean government for remote controlled rockets for use against American and coalition aircraft."
The report went on to say that the shipment of the weapons was expected beginning in 2006.
In 2007, there was a separate report that a CH-47 Chinook helicopter was downed by a missile.
"The impact of the missile projected the aft end of the aircraft up as it burst into flames followed immediately by a nose dive into the crash site with no survivors," according to a May 30, 2007, intelligence report also leaked by Wikileaks.
The Inspire magazine article, which went into considerable detail on how to make a pressure-cooker bomb, was meant to provide instructions at home instead of "risking a dangerous travel abroad."
"Look no further," it said, "the open source jihad is now at hands reach.
"The open source jihad is America's worst nightmare," the magazine warned.
The magazine asked the question, "Can I make an effective bomb that causes damage to the enemy from ingredients available in any kitchen in the world?
"The answer is yes," it said.
The magazine pointed out that ingredients are readily available.
"Buying these ingredients does not raise suspicion," it said. "It is easily disposed of if the enemy searches your home. Sniffing dogs are not trained to recognize them as bomb making ingredients. In one or two days the bomb could be ready to kill at least 10 people. In a month you may make a bigger and more lethal bomb that could kill tens of people."
Many details remain unclear, but it appears no TNT, C4 or other high explosives were in the Boston Marathon pressure-cooker bomb.
Inspire magazine gave instructions on a mechanical explosion using a flammable material which, when ignited within a confined space, causes great pressure.
It could be gunpowder, or, as instructions in Inspire magazine point out, a mixture of two ingredients of shavings from matchheads and sugar that would go into the preparation of the explosive substance.
The substance then would be placed in the pressure-cooker or an iron pipe, using the head of a lamp as an igniter, along with an electricity source – a 9-volt battery – along with a basic clock with its minute hand wired to touch a pre-positioned nail to detonate the device.
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The pretty damn amazing Mario Kart 7 ad currently showing looks pretty damn amazing. So amazing that it'd be easy to assume the entire thing, actors aside, was computer generated. But it's not!
As you can see here in these short making-of clips, the ad team built real karts for the action. And didn't just build them, they put 'em to work on serious stunts, like Mario here flying off a ramp.
Behind The Scenes Of Mario Kart 7 's Commercial [GameSet Watch]
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Vietnamese site Tinhte (link currently down) claims to have gotten its hands on some advanced screenshots of BB10, which is expected to launch at the end of next month. For the revamped operating system, it looks like RIM has taken pieces from Apple, Google, and Microsoft competitors and jammed them together. It's the best looking thing RIM has ever done, but sadly, it still doesn't look very good.
First, a disclaimer: These are supposed leaks that we can't verify but based on what we've seen from an offical video before, these are totally believable screenshots of the forthcoming OS.
The overall UI is pretty conservative, which isn't terrible considering the prototypical BlackBerry user needs something easy to use. The homescreen and pull down menus look like a direct descendent of Samsung's TouchWiz skin for Android. The icon design is pretty horrendous. What's up with the shadowing behind the icons and why is the LinkedIn icon bigger than the others? Hopefully that dimension within the icon will be standardized for the final version. The skeuomorphic page flapping in the wind on the calendar icon doesn't bode well either. Also, please tell us which enterprise Blackberry client is going to enjoy an app called story maker.
Here we see what appears to be some kind of voice search application. A Siri for Blackberry perhaps. The boxy design of those dialogues sure reminds us of Windows Phone, but that square microphone button at the button doesn't quite do it for us. Maybe RIM is just trying to avoid getting sued by Apple over the design of the Siri mic button.
Blackberry Hub is the central messaging system for BB10. Hard to judge from what we see here. But then, it's a little worrisome that we can't tell what's going on from a graphical UI standpoint by glancing at it either. It all looks very redundant.
Mercifully, Twitter and Facebook look more or less the way they do on other mobile operating systems.
We'll see what RIM shows us when BB10 is officially launch on January 30 in NYC.


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Novak Djokovic beats Roger Federer for men's title at Wimbledon
WIMBLEDON, England – In 2011, Novak Djokovic was nearly unbeatable. He kicked off the season with a 41-match winning streak, won three of the four Grand Slams and went 70-6.
It tormented him. Suddenly, he couldn't cross the finish line. He continued to play deep into majors but looked like a man wrestling with himself. He had lost his last three major finals.
On Sunday, Djokovic buried his recent Grand Slam failures by holding off Roger Federer 6-7 (7-9), 6-4, 7-6 (7-4), 5-7, 6-4 to win his second Wimbledon title in four years and his seventh major overall.
"I needed this win a lot," he said.
Federer, with the crowd at his back, pushed Djokovic to the brink of his lingering doubts.
And Djokovic wobbled, failing to close out the match leading 5-2 in the fourth set by dropping five consecutive games and one match point that Federer saved with an ace.
But in the end, Djokovic refused to fail. Playing the dogged brand of defensive tennis that is his specialty, the top-seeded Serb punched back returns and lured No. 4 seed Federer into long rallies, most of which Djokovic won. But he also pressed forward, took the offensive and protected his serve, which he lost three times only during his fourth-set lapse.
"I think Novak tried as much as he could to play offensive as well," said Federer, who hit more winners (75 to 68) and aces (29 to 13).
He eventually wore 32-year-old Federer down, breaking him early in the third set, buckling down in the third-set tiebreaker and then holding on to break him in the final game for a fourth time. Federer, seeking a record eighth Wimbledon crown, had been broken just once entering the final.
"I don't know how I managed to do it," said a choked up Djokovic on court after the nearly 4-hour match, later calling it the highest-quality Grand Slam final he'd taken part in.
Djokovic had lost five of his last six Grand Slam finals and was one defeat away from joining Ivan Lendl, Andy Roddick and Andy Murray as the only men in the post-1968 Open era to lose four major finals in a row.
His last major victory was at the 2013 Australian Open nearly 18 months ago, part of the reason he hired three-time Wimbledon champion Boris Becker at the start of 2014 to help him get him over the hump.
With his seventh major crown, Djokovic equals John McEnroe and Mats Wilander for eighth place in the Open era.
Djokovic dedicated the win to his family, his team and to his soon-to-be-wife, Jelena Ristic, who is pregnant with their child. But last and not least he said it was for his childhood coach and muse, Jelena Gencic, who passed away last year.
"This is for her," an emotional Djokovic said.
It may not be 2011, but Djokovic can head to the summer hardcourt season that culminates at the U.S. Open considerably more angst-free.
The 27-year-old has reclaimed the No. 1 ranking he lost to Rafael Nadal last fall. He is back on his favorite surface, which has accounted for five of his seven majors. The monkey is off his back.
"He can almost take a deep breath," said ESPN's Patrick McEnroe, who called the 2011 U.S. Open winner a significant favorite for New York.
Said Becker: "He lost in the final to Rafa there last year so hopefully he can do one better."
"I'm not going to say it's his greatest victory, but it's certainly up there," McEnroe added of Sunday's win. "This was one where he had to really dig deep when a lot of things went against him."
On Sunday shortly after his win, Djokovic plucked a blade of grass from Center Court and ate it, repeating what he did in 2011 when he won for the first time here.
It tasted different, he said, but "like the best meal that I ever had in my life probably."
Cement might taste better yet.