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Today I found my ultimate clipboard manager for OS X that simulates a lot of what I liked about ClipX on Windows. The real Pop-and-Paste…get some
This HP Spectre is so close and beautiful (I played with one in the store the other day), but still stuck at 4 GB RAM.
Though, every day that passes I'm less likely to give up my custom tweaked MBPro 13" with SSD and 8 Gigs of RAM, despite all the flaws I find with OS X.
The new Evernote 4.0 for Android looks pretty sweet. And not just because they demonstrate it on the sexy HTX One S
It seems "wasting time playing games on the iPad" is the new "wasting time watching television". If this is the case for you, check out this deck-building card game that was released for iOS.
I never played Magic the Gathering or the ilk, back in the day. But I find that Ascention is fun, and fast to play and only took a couple games to understand it.
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An amazing geek project on Kickstarter has raised nearly 5 million dollars. The Pebble e-Paper watch.
It'll be interesting to see if something like this catches on with non-Geeks. Does anyone else remember those Timex Datalink watches from 1996/1997 that would synchronize with Outlook '97. You used to hold the watch up in front of the computer screen and a bunch of line patterns would flash to transfer the data. It was really geek-cool at the time.
I want to buy the Pebble watch, I can think of a lot of cool things to do with it. Like an application that sends my current cycling intervals to the watch so I can see what I'm supposed to do next on the bike. However, I know the reality, I'd buy this thing, play with it for a couple days and then not use it.
One thing, though. I'm curious how the Pebble App store application will work. I thought Apple's tightened reigns on apps with their own application eco-systems (llike Sony and Amazon's e-reader applications).
Are you geek enough to wear this around?
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Paper is getting all the hype as the drawing app for the iPad, but after playing with many…Procreate is the one worth buying.
(via Procreate – Sketch, paint, create. for iPad on the iTunes App Store)
Definitely worth spending five minutes to watch this. Inspirational and truly original.
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Being an iPad owner, there's a couple things I'm fond of for tablets: 1) A $200 price point (because afterall, these are toys for killing time for me) and 2) a 7" form factor that can slip into my jacket pocket (it's this reason I always take a Kindle with me).
The features that I use most on my iPad - especially after the initial joy of installing the latest app that's hyped with a sexy interface, but ultimately never makes it into my daily workflow - is video viewing while travelling and reading saved articles on Instapaper.
It's this 10 Hour battery life and instant on that makes this convenient. Pretty much everything else I prefer doing on the computer, even though I still try doing it on the iPad…
Anyway, interested in what Google comes up with.
Sidenote: I played with a friends Kindle Fire and I'm not nearly as turned off as many with it, and I find the 7" form factor attractive.
Paper looks like an interesting iPad app and I could dream of sitting down with the iPad and writing and doodling. However, I find that drawing on the iPads cumbersome, at best (yes, I know some people make some amazing art). I'm going to try a stylus soon, but almost everyone told me not to expect much.
I look forward to the days when manufacturers can build a hybrid technology that has both passive and active digitizers for those times when you want to get percise with drawing.
I installed this app and played with the default brush inlcuded. I wasn't overly impressed. Already loaded on my iPad are Pentultimate, SketchBook and Adobe Ideas. I didn't see anything in Paper that would make me more productive, though the beauty of its implementation is enticing. It's apps like these that I WANT to LOVE, and end up purchasing, but after tinkering with them for a day, end up not using.


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Inexpensive readers abound, but few are bargains. What shoppers need to know.
This Deal of the Day comes from Kelli B. Grant at partner site SmartMoney.
After a sudden competitive round of price cuts, e-readers are now as affordable as an iPod nano or an entry-level Blu-ray player -- that is to say, as cheap as $120.
Amazon.com dropped the price of its popular Kindle e-reader last week to $189 from $259, a change of 27%. The same day, Barnes & Noble introduced a new Wi-Fi-only version of its Nook reader for $149, and also slashed the price of its 3G-enabled version from $259 to $199. Borders continued the trend, sweetening the deal on its new Kobo reader by bundling the $149 device with a $20 store gift card and $10 in store rewards. It also recently began taking orders for the $120 Aluratek Libre, which will be available in late July.
The push to get devices into consumers' hands is more about the growing e-book market than the e-readers themselves.
Hopes are dashed now that the homebuyer tax credit training wheels are removed from the market.
This post comes from Marilyn Lewis of MSN Money.
What's that hissing noise heard around the country? It's the sound of air rushing out of the housing market.
If you listen closely you'll also pick up a cracking sound: That would be hearts breaking and hopes crashing. Sellers, agents, builders, homeowners, bankers, mortgage brokers -- just about everyone except perhaps prospective buyers -- needs sales and prices to rise and the housing market to turn around. And soon.
I know a $2.3 million dream home won't make me happier than the house we were thrilled to get in 2004. And yet . . .
This post comes from J.D. Roth at partner blog Get Rich Slowly.
Walking home from work the other day, I decided to take the long way. Most of the time, I choose the easy quarter-mile stroll downhill from the office to our happy half acre (or happy .62 acre, if you'd like to be precise). But to celebrate the first day of summer, I took the river-forest loop.
The river-forest loop is exactly what it sounds like: a series of quiet streets that wind along the east bank of the Willamette River, easing their way beneath stands of tall oak, fir and pine. It's 3 miles from our house down the river-forest road and back again. I choose this route when I need exercise or want to think. And, on days like that day, I choose it to soak up the scenery.
As I walked, I looked at the trees and the river and the lake. I listened to the birds. I watched the squirrels go about their squirrely business. I nodded to the neighbors, and (strangely enough) I encountered three different loose dogs traipsing around unleashed, each of which was pleased to spend some time walking with me a ways.
After a while, I stopped looking at nature and started looking at the homes.
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Don't forget that some of last week's deals are still good.
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According to a new survey by PriceGrabber.com, 26% of parents will start their back-to-school shopping before June 30.
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Replacing some things is expensive. Replacing others is complicated. Replacing an iPhone is both.
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If you're participating in the hoopla surrounding the much-heralded release of the iPhone 4, here's something to contemplate while waiting in line: If your new iPhone gets lost or stolen, it's going to cost you up to $700 to replace it -- more than the price of many new home or laptop computers.
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Tomorrow we're moving just outside of Paris to stay together with the Black Stars for the whole week.
We'll do our best to give you a bunch of fun; interesting and entertaining updates from the closest range possible. But of course – as always so close before the biggest event in the world – we'll keep our noses away from any delicate stuff that opposing teams would love to get their fingers on. This is not reporting about tactics – this is giving you a fun side of our beloved PUMA teams from an exclusive point of view.
PUMAFootball also have dedicated teams staying with Les Elephants of Ivory Coast in Gstaad Switzerland, les Lions Indomptables of Cameroon in Lienz, Austria, and later travel to Crans Montana, Switzerland to follow les Fennecs of Algeria and even fly with them to South Africa.
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I'd have modded you up if you weren't already at +5. This echoes my own feelings on the subject quite eloquently, although I have owned a smartphone, and browsed on it. IMO, the ONLY reason to browse on a smartphone is that you don't have a desktop available - it's a terrible experience all around; I'm glad that developers are trying to get all the functionality they can into mobile browsers, but when you throw a current mobile browser against a web site that's designed for a desktop PC, which have the ability to make changes to the page on the "mouseover" event, usually a lot more processing power, and a far wider range of available plug-ins for browsers....it's seems likely to utterly fail, not because it's not a good for mobile, but because it's not a good for desktop.
I can see some purpose to HAVING a mobile interface...but mobile is SUCH a different environment from desktop that it deserves to have a totally separate UI. A mobile UI might also be worth copying for, say, an Android-on-a-TV type device that use Wiimote style pointer for input...but is definitely NOT worth copying for the desktop space, where a mouse and keyboard are the expected interface devices.


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I had a similar coffee made by Cuisinart than just stopped working after years of use. I wanted the reservoir type. I looked at other brands that were somewhat cheaper. I loved my old one and this one had the outside detachable water tank. Love it. It so much easier than my old one. It keeps the coffee hotter than a carafe. Every thing comes out and cleans up well. Water filter is nice touch. Glad I stayed with this brand. Overstock service was excellent as usual.
I bought this coffee maker to replace the Kuerig coffee maker I bought in January. This is more of what I wanted in a coffee maker. No more expensive little cups to buy!!
It's a little strange that there is not a pot and the coffee remains on the inside of the machine. It's fine tho. The machine itself is a little wide and takes up a little too much counter space which is very important when you live in NYC. I really like that it has a built in charcoal filter.
We love this coffee maker. It keeps the coffee nice and hot and is very easy to use.
Bet coffe pot out there. We had the DCC-2000 & upgraded. Would definitely buy one again.
The coffee from the machine is as tasty as I would expect from a quality make r such a it is.
this product stopped working after about 14 months. previous coffee maker was given away to update to this and is still working for the person gifted to after several years of use by me. I did not take warrantee because I trusted brand name, my mistake!
This coffeemaker is bar far the best coffeemaker I have ever had. The coffee stays hot for quite a while and the gauge lets you know how much coffee is left to drink. The gauge is a little like a car fuel gauge....it stays at full for the first few cups then moves downward. I like the light that comes on when you press the handle to fill the coffee cup.
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Marathon Petroleum Corp Stock Hold Recommendation Reiterated (MPC)
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- Investors have apparently begun to recognize positive factors similar to those we have mentioned in this report, including earnings growth. This has helped drive up the company's shares by a sharp 63.66% over the past year, a rise that has exceeded that of the S&P 500 Index. Although MPC had significant growth over the past year, our hold rating indicates that we do not recommend additional investment in this stock at the current time.
- MARATHON PETROLEUM CORP has improved earnings per share by 6.3% in the most recent quarter compared to the same quarter a year ago. This year, the market expects an improvement in earnings ($8.90 versus $5.19).
- The current debt-to-equity ratio, 0.32, is low and is below the industry average, implying that there has been successful management of debt levels. Although the company had a strong debt-to-equity ratio, its quick ratio of 0.87 is somewhat weak and could be cause for future problems.
- Regardless of the drop in revenue, the company managed to outperform against the industry average of 6.4%. Since the same quarter one year prior, revenues slightly dropped by 3.5%. The declining revenue has not hurt the company's bottom line, with increasing earnings per share.
- The gross profit margin for MARATHON PETROLEUM CORP is currently extremely low, coming in at 10.10%. Regardless of MPC's low profit margin, it has managed to increase from the same period last year. Despite the mixed results of the gross profit margin, the net profit margin of 4.30% trails the industry average.
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Zack Snyder's new Man of Steel spent years losing out on some of the biggest movie franchises in pop culture, but now British actor Henry Cavill is bulking up for his shot at the spotlight and Superman.
An All-Star Team-Up For "Action Comics" #900
An A-list team of creators including Damon Linelof, Richard Donner and Alex Ross bring the Man of Steel back home from his cross-country journey to "Action Comics" where Doomsday and Lex Luthor await.
Warners, Nolan And Snyder Search For Superman
Relaunch producers Christopher Nolan & David Goyer along with director Zack Snyder are ramping up their search for the next Superman with an eye towards a no-name actor.
SPINOFF: What Don't We Know About Superman's Movie Return?
Now that we know that Zack Snyder will be directing the new Superman movie, David Goyer has written the script and General Zod is likely the villain, SPINOFF asks what remains to be revealed.
Zack Snyder To Direct "Superman"
Warner Bros. has tapped the director of "Watchmen" to helm its reboot of the Man of Steel's screen exploits from a David Goyer script featuring General Zod as Christopher Nolan watches on.
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An already rich genre movie season has just become even wealthier with news that Christopher Nolan's third Batman film is to open in the summer of 2012, joining new Spider-Man and Star Trek films plus "The Avengers."
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Longboat's property values decline
Date: June 1, 2009
by: Kurt Schultheis | City Editor
Updated preliminary tax-roll figures from Manatee and Sarasota County show that Longboat Key's taxable values dropped an average of 10.1% Key-wide.
The news marks the second time in a row taxable values have dropped on the island.
The Sarasota County property appraiser's office reported a 9.96% preliminary tax-base decline for Longboat Key, and the Manatee County property appraiser's office reported a 10.26% average tax-base decline.
Both counties will reveal official assessed taxable values July 1.
Town Manager Bruce St. Denis said he could not comment on how the preliminary numbers will affect taxable values on the island, or how the tax-roll loss will affect next year's budget, until the town's preliminary budget was finished.
The budget is expected to be finished right before the Town Commission's 7 p.m. Monday, June 1 regular meeting, at Town Hall.
But because taxable values appear to be falling an average of 10% for the second year in a row, town residents can look to last year's numbers as an example.
In July 2008, tax-roll figures reported a 10% average drop in taxable values Key-wide, which led to a $648,787,520 drop in taxable value and a $962,000 budget revenue reduction.
The town's preliminary taxable value for the coming year is estimated at $5.3 billion. The taxable value last year town-wide was approximately $5.6 billion.
The Town Commission has already agreed the millage rate will be increased to create a budget that will maintain the town's current level of service.
Last year, the commission adopted a millage rate of 1.5 mills, an increase of 6.7% over the previous rate of 1.4062 mills. One mill is equal to $1 for every $1,000 of assessed valuation.
For more information on taxable values and preliminary budget numbers, pick up a copy of the June 4 issue of The Longboat Observer.
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Does your boss want you to "operationalize" or "eat your own dog food"?
Yesterday we learned how to use new software to detect unwanted tone in e-mails before we send. Today we'll focus on how to rid our work communication of jargon.
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You know the drivel we're talking about: "action items," "cradle-to-grave," "creatives" and "drink the Kool-Aid," to name a few. A fun website called Unsuck It offers substitutes for awful expressions you've heard too much of.
The site lets you type in your phrase of choice and offers the "unsucked" substitution. Or, you can scroll through the glossary.
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Bank VP charged with fraud for making it look as if clients were paying their loans on time. Bank may have lost $5.5 million.
The charge was bank fraud, but the perpetrator wasn't in it for the money.
Jeffrey Gonsiewski, a Chicago-area bank vice president, falsified the records of dozens of loans held by people who had become delinquent to make it look as if they were paying on time.
What was in it for Gonsiewski, whom The Chicago Tribune said fancied himself a sort of modern-day Robin Hood? Nothing, unless you want to count a jail sentence.
Gonsiewski, who pleaded guilty last week to one federal count of bank fraud, says he was just trying to help the bank's customers. These days, that's a lot more unusual than fraud.
A no- or low-money-down mortgage is dangerous for the borrower, the lender, and, if enough of these loans are made, for the economy as a whole.
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I really thought it would take longer than this.
If you have been reading this blog for a while, you know that I am generally skeptical of the proposition that we will learn much of anything from the Great Recession. My assumption has long been that given five or 10 years we will be the same bunch of ignorant fools we always were, doing the same foolish things.
But I did think that in the shorter term -- this year and next -- some of the more obviously foolish stuff would be avoided. I didn't think anybody would be willing to invest in GM in 2010. And I didn't think that anybody would be discussing taking out new no-money-down mortgages anytime soon. I was wrong on both counts. Post continues after video.
Should we let all of the tax cuts sunset, or just part of them? Or should we keep them in place?
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No matter what you think about President Obama, you have to appreciate the sheer amount of work he's managed to get Congress to do in the few years he's been in office. Whether or not they're the right things to do will remain to be seen. But one topic that is sure to take center stage within the next few months, if not weeks, is what we should be doing about the soon-to-be-expiring Bush-era tax cuts.
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Scratch-and-sniff is usually associated with pleasing scents: men's cologne, women's perfume, new-car smell.
Not so with this month's bills from Puget Sound Energy, serving 1 million-plus customers in Washington state. A pamphlet (.pdf file) accompanying the bill is infused with the odor of rotten eggs. Scratch the pamphlet and you'll know what a natural-gas leak smells like. When you smell that smell, it's time to leave the house. Right. Now.
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If you're offered a chance to install a "dislike" button on your Facebook page, ignore it. It's part of a phishing scam.
The idea behind the "dislike" button is to allow users to flag comments they don't like. Facebook has a like button but not a dislike button, and says it has no plans to add one.
New Outlook plug-in attempts to keep inappropriate emotion out of our online missives. But can it overcome human stupidity?
It's happened to us all. An e-mail we thought was perfectly clear and straightforward was taken by the recipient the wrong way. Perhaps he was offended, angered or thought we were making fun of him. And all we wanted was to make sure he knew the meeting was at 9 a.m., not 10 a.m., and he needed to be there on time.
A new software program wants to save us from ourselves. ToneCheck is a plug-in that works with Microsoft Outlook and was created by the Canadian company Lymbix. Once installed, it will check your messages for inappropriate emotion, giving you an opportunity to reword your missives before you hit "send."
Lymbix CEO Matt Eldridge came up with the program after he found that his e-mail sales pitches fell flat, he told ABC News' Ki Mae Heussner: "I thought to myself, there's a spell check, there's a grammar check. There must be a check I can download into my Outlook to check my tone."
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And the benefits just multiply. As you negotiate for raises, you'll get better at it. You'll get better in other kinds of negotiations too. Worst-case scenario: You get shot down. But if you don't ask, the answer will always be "no."
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BJ Penn Road To UFC 137 Episode 2.
BJ looks out of shape here, doesn't care, not focussed, basically he is sick of the game and wants to retire…
motivation is everything for these fighters, if you not motivated you wont train hard or look to improve. Diaz will do better…
Does anybody know the name of the song playing at beginning of the video ?
Imo. this is the perfect fight for him, diaz is a fighter that doesn't have alot of head movement witch will work in favor for him.
1 more thing………… any 1 kno the names of these songs, they are pretty badass!
F.B.I. – From Big Island. lol♠
In my OPINION, Paul Daley could've stopped Diaz had he a few more tools in his game. I think BJ has the arsenal to put Diaz away in those situations where Daley failed.
That was really well done
BJ is gonna whoop that a$$!
Nice insight into the mental side of BJ, hell of a place to train & grow spiritually ! I see why Burton Richardson moved there ! Nice to see old school JKD helping Leben grow in MMA !
These episodes or short films are so intriguing. I am in the middle of the library and I have goosebumps all over my body.
Hawaii is so beautiful too, it speaks to you at a level you would never understand unless you have been there.
I love both fighters, and BJ does look serious, and Nick never faced BJ's level before; but Nick is just too good. His cardio is bonkers and his boxing is too much for BJ too handle. Nick will pepper his face until BJ tries to eventually shoot or just take a unanimous decision.
Oh, and I forgot to mention- the musical selection for all of these videos are amazing, the scene with him and his kid was awesome.
I believe wholeheartedly in what they were saying at the end about mind training and absorbing the energy. Great stuff here! Wake up world and smell the OCEAN! There is more to life than facebook and paychecks.
I hope the Prodigy will destroy Mongoloid Mike!!
I don't really think head movement is going to be a problem. Nick is going to stick his face out to get BJ to throw and then make him pay for it.
Beast I think you're right that if BJ gets Nick in trouble he can finish. I don't think he has the power to drop Diaz with a clipping hook though. It can happen though.
Why an Australian Kangaroo on the Tshirt
BJ has the following probs vs Diaz,
Wow some pretty smart comments here.Diaz doesnt have heavier hands then BJ.Also BJ is way better in every apsect of striking then Diaz.
Name of the song played in the beginning of the video is ??
Somebody post it up !
Song is same as gone in 60 seconds intro. Looked it up,
Moby- Flower
Two of my favorite fighters… Gotta root for the local boy…
Penn is a ledgend simple as that but will lose to a younger bigger more talented Diaz.
moby- flower song in the beginning
The song is Flower by Moby
these vids are just dope quality. sick soundtrack too for both vids i've seen. bruno – good work getting this up!
The name of the song is Flower by Moby….its also on the "Gone in 60 seconds soundtrack"
The song at 4:18 is by Deadmau5 called Ghosts n Stuff(Nero Remix)
Hope it helps
What are the naems of all the songs used?
The last song is Lykke Li – I Follow Rivers.
Anyone know the dubstep song used when he's training?
WTF are you talking about, BJ is serious and he is training hard. And just because he doesnt look fit or have a body type like thiago alves dont mean hes not in shape or training hard. WARRR PRRRODIGY!!!!!!!
@k91st We have wallabys here in Hawaii.
I suppose I missed it somewhere else, but why are BJ and his trainer Rudy at odds??
great video!
song at the beginning of the video is "flower" by moby!
song when he is on the mountain is "i follow rivers" by Lykke Li.
anyone know the dubstep track when they are sparring???
it's moby's song, flower.. you guys obviously never watched gone in 60 seconds
Diaz by decision, two bloody battered fighters.
oh yeah and for the other song somebody thinks it's badass, the song is deadmau5 ft Rob Swire – Ghosts 'n' Stuff but it's a nero remix, that's the one in the middle
bj looks focused don't know what the first guy was talking about does look a lil outta shape tho but i don't think diaz stands a chance
Intro Song: Moby- Flower
2nd song: Deadmau5- Ghosts n' Stuff (Nero Remix)
badtothebones name should be retardedtothebone. nick has nothing to offer bj. wait 6 days and see.


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Cupola Society
The Cupola Society exists to recognize long-term donors, no matter the size of the gift, and to bring distinction to those individuals who support Western Kentucky University through sustained annual giving.
The Cupola Society will first recognize donors upon their second consecutive year of making a gift to WKU for their consecutive years giving throughout their lifetime. Upon reaching the milestone years of consecutive giving below, each donor will receive the recognition item listed, demonstrating the University's appreciation of continued loyal support.
• 2 years – Cupola Society Card
• 5 years – Cupola Society lapel pin
• 10 years – Cupola Society glasses
• 15 years – Cupola Society coasters
• 20 years – Cupola Society print
• 25 years – Cupola replica
• 40 years – Guthrie Tower replica
• 50 years – Cherry Hall replica
The name "Cupola Society" was chosen for its recognition, its meaning and its importance. The cupola is recognized as an important symbol of WKU. This symbol is not only representative of the University's past (Cherry Hall) but it is also representative of WKU's future (Guthrie Tower). The cupola in use encompasses several symbols useful in education. Simply as a vaulted roof structure on a building, a cupola draws attention to the structure, just as Cherry Hall draws attention as the symbol of the educational opportunity presented by Western Kentucky University.
Cupolas are often used as a means to admit air or light, much as a university offers the oxygen of knowledge and the brightness of opportunity. The cupola as a type of blast furnace is used for the re-melting of metals before casting. Education is simply the re-melting of a base of knowledge and the casting of the knowledge in a greater instrument for a person's future. The cupola, past, present and future, is the perfect symbol for the importance of continuity in support of WKU.
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Update: Lyla is now in his forever home, but don't forget about his furry friends.
Meet our Pet of the Week Jackson! He's waiting for his forever home at the Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League.
Affectionaly called "Action Jackson", he's a man on the move with lots pep in his step. He loves to go for strolls around the neighborhood, so a good walking partner would be wonderful. And don't forget playtime! Jackson really enjoys his dog toys, so he hopes to have a big selection at his new forever home.
Being 3 years old now, Jackson has had some good experiences in life and some bad ones. He's not particularly fond of going to the groomer as he's a little sensitive about the whole experience.
Jackson would be happiest in an adult home where he can relax and not have to worry about little hands and fingers handling him a little too rough.
Jackson is up for adoption at the Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League, and if you adopt him, his initial exam is free compliments of our Pet Connections' vet sponsors:
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Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League is a limited-access humane society and provides services to more than 15,000 cats, dogs, puppies and kittens each year. Operating continuously since 1925, we have been positively impacting animal welfare and addressing overpopulation in Palm Beach County through a variety of services.
Through the adoption and spay/neuter programs, our vision is to ensure that there are no homeless animals and every animal has a home in Palm Beach County.
Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League, Humane Society of the Palm Beaches, is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, receiving no state or federal funding. It is dependent exclusively upon private donations, grants, bequests and fundraising events to provide quality programs and services to the community. Your donations directly support the services and programs in place to help animals in need.
Our mission is to provide shelter to lost, homeless and unwanted animals; to furnish medical and other services for the care of companion animals; to care for, protect, and find quality homes for homeless and neglected animals; to advocate animal welfare, community involvement and education to further the bond between people and animals, for the mutual benefit of both.
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North America is a dynamic migration region, with the United States home to more immigrants than any other country in the world, the Mexico-U.S. corridor the globe's top migration corridor, and Canada a leading destination for migrants. Research collected here focuses on everything from visa policy and border management to immigrant integration, national identity, the demographics of immigrants in the region and their educational and workforce outcomes, and ways to more effectively use migration policy as a lever for national and regional competitiveness.
Between 1960 and 2012 the share of Canadians in the U.S. foreign-born population declined from 10 to 2 percent, while the actual number of Canadian immigrants has remained remarkably steady. Using the most up-to-date statistics, this profile examines the Canadian immigrant population by size, age, location, college education, and more.
Central American migrants have long hopped freight trains known as "La Bestia," or the beast, to get through Mexico en route to the United States. While Mexico has been accused of turning a blind eye to this traffic, U.S. outcry over the surge of unaccompanied child migrants has drawn new attention to the use of the trains. This article highlights the journey aboard the trains, the dangers faced by migrants, and responses by the Mexican government and others.
Find relevant MPI resources on the child migration crisis—from research, articles, and public briefings that analyze the trends and policy developments surrounding the recent uptick in migration of unaccompanied minors to data on Central American immigrant populations and country profiles of El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras—all in one place. Click here.
The U.S. Congress is considering a bill that includes a points system for permanent immigration. MPI's Demetrios G. Papademetriou outlines how points systems work, which countries have used them, their political benefits, and trends in points-system use.
MPI's Dawn Konet and Julia Gelatt report on the beginning of new Senate debates on immigration and the events leading up to this debate; a breakdown in negotiations over a U.S.-Canada program for land-border crossers; TPS extensions; and more.
In the United States, the academic success of children of Chinese and Korean immigrants usually is attributed to either their culture or the U.S. immigration system, which favors skilled migrants. Min Zhou and Susan S. Kim of the University of California, Los Angeles compare the after-school institutions in these communities to explain the effect of ethnicity on educational outcomes.
Relatively little is known about migration that involves more than one destination. Ayumi Takenaka of Bryn Mawr College examines the available data to assess who re-migrates to the United States.
MPI's Dawn Konet and Julia Gelatt report on the Strive Act and a White House plan for immigration reform, the delay in implementing Real ID requirements, the Child Citizen Protection Act, and more.
In countries that experience large influxes of immigrants, citizenship laws can offer an effective tool for promoting inclusion and integration.This book offers a set of detailed policy proposals on four aspects of citizenship policy: access to citizenship, managing dual nationality, political integration, and social and economic rights.
This policy paper calls for a "Grand Bargain" between the United States and Mexico to address the areas of immigration and national security. Such a bargain would address the conflicting realities of the U.S.-Mexico relationship. The bargain would be composed of three completely integrated programs and two additional areas that need to be adressed.
In the immediate aftermath of September 11, the U.S. government committed to increasing national security through every possible avenue. Although the most effective measures to combat terrorism will inevitably rely on intelligence, certain immigration programs and procedures can contribute to better intelligence and enhanced security.


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Cosco Car Seats and especially the Cosco Scenera are slim and narrow. When you need to fit 3 car seats into a small back seat, narrow is what you're after.
Cars are getting smaller and smaller to cut back on burning gas. That's great, but how do you fit 3 kids into a small back seat?
Infant seats are the smallest seats on the market.
Are they the answer?
Some consumers love the smaller infant seats because they fit tiny babies a little snugger, are generally less expensive and will fit into small backseats.
The problem is that these rear facing only seats have to be replaced when your little one reaches around 20-30 pounds with a larger front facing seat.
I usually recommend the best convertible car seats as the answer for most people but are they narrow enough to meet your needs?
Cosco Car Seats Fill the Narrow Niche
Convertible seats are usually quite a bit larger than infant seats and therefore they tend to be wider also. That's where Cosco car seats fill a need.
The Cosco Scenera is a Very Narrow Convertible Seat
The Cosco Scenera is a convertible seat that's only 16.5 inches wide. That's an inch or two slimmer than most of the best convertible car seats.
The Scenera is a rear facing seat from 5-35 pounds and then turned to face the front from around 22-40 pounds. The Scenera is a seat that will give you longer use than most infant car seats.
The Scenera has passed all of the U.S. safety crash tests and rates high with owners. They like the view that their children get from this seat and the fact that they can fit more than 2 seats into most back seats.
The Scenera Lacks the Comfort of More Expensive Seats
These seats aren't padded like more expensive seats and they certainly don't have the extras and top of the line features of many car seats.
However the price tag is hard to beat if you're budget minded. The Cosco Scenera is selling on Amazon now at $63.67 and includes free shipping.
The Radian 65 is Top of the Line and also Very Thin
If price is not a huge concern, the Sunshine Kids Radian 65 is a top of the line convertible car seat that is also quite slim. It's 17 inches and will fit 3 seats into most cars.
The Radian has many great features such as the fact it folds to around 7 inches when you need to carry it and has some super side impact protective features that go beyond government minimum standards.
The Radian Will Fit Children Up to 80 Pounds
The Radian 65 is rear facing from 5-33 pounds and front facing up to 80 pounds. The advantage over the Scenera is that you won't have to replace this seat for a long time.
The price is $229.99 with free shipping through Amazon. Owner reviews are high with the average rating 4.5 stars out of a possible 5 stars.
The Scenera and the Radian 65 both Meet the Need for a More Narrow Seat
Cosco car seats are a popular lower priced seat and the Cosco Scenera may be the answer to your small car space problem. The Radian 65 on the other hand is also a narrow seat and one of the best convertible car seats on the market today.
I would recommend the Radian if you can afford the best but the Scenera is a solid bare bones seat that will probably allow you to place 3 kids either rear or front facing in your back seat.
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Bus Bullies Suspended For One Year
The four middle school students whose vicious verbal attacks went viral will spend a year thinking about their actions, Greece, New York school officials said on Friday. The boys and their families will not be fighting the disciplinary measure. An online fundraising appeal for 68-year-old bus monitor Karen Klein topped $650,000, and Disney and Southwest Airlines have said they'd team up to treat Klein to a trip to Disney World. In a letter after the incident, one of the boys, a seventh grade student identified only as Josh, wrote that "when I saw the video I was disgusted and could not believe I did that."


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UNDATED (WSAU-Wheeler News) A woman accused of kidnapping a Beloit area baby returns to court today in Tipton, Iowa. A judge will decide if 31-year-old Kristen Smith should be extradited to Texas, to face charges of tampering with government records. Authorities said Smith took five-day-old Kayden Powell from her half-sister near Beloit last Thursday. Smith was later stopped on a freeway at West Branch Iowa, where she was held on the Texas warrant pending an investigation into the alleged baby-napping.
She denied knowing where Kayden was. Police found him a day later behind a gas station close to where Smith was pulled over.
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Brasserie L'Oustau de Provence
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Manchester Center, VT 05255Neighborhood:
Manchester, VT
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Contemporary FrenchPrice: $30 and under
Brasserie L'Oustau de Provence
- Dining Style: Casual Dining
- Website: http://brasserieloustau.com/
- Phone: 8027688538x
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Lunch: 11:00am - 3:00pm Thursday and Friday; Brunch: 11:00am - 3:00pm Saturday and Sunday; Dinner: Monday, Thursday and Friday: 4:30pm - 9:00pm, Saturday: 4:30pm - 10:00pm, Sunday: 4:30pm - 8:00pm. Closed Tuesday and Wednesday.
- Payment Options: AMEX,MasterCard,Visa
- Cuisine: Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Vegetarian, Contemporary French
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- Special Events: Monthly Wine Dinners pairing wines from specific regions of France during 4-courses of refined brasserie cuisine.
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*** Voted 5th "Best French Restaurant in the U.S." by Travel+Leisure Magazine, August 2013!*** Brasserie L'Oustau brings a new American interpretation of classic French foods served at brasseries throughout Provence, an area of southern France famous for sun-kissed produce and seafood harvested fresh from the Mediterranean.Continued
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- some good, some not so goodcookslotsDined on 9/27/2014The bread was warm and delicious, served with delectable butter. My salad was a delicious balance of vinaigrette, diced hard boiled egg, asparagus, and soft lettuce. I was delighted that the entree of the evening was bouillabaisse, but was sadly disappointed when it arrived. It was seafood cooked on tomato puree, not the wine and buttery broth that I am accustomed to enjoying. The creme brûlée is brilliant and not to be missed. My husband's salmon was overcooked, but steak frites and the beef bourguignon were both well received by fellow diners. Enjoyable evening.Special Features:
- Terrific ExperiencekcoveyDined on 9/13/2014This was our second time here. The first time we did lunch, and this time we did dinner. It was excellent start to finish. The beef tartare was so good I had to try the tuna tartar for my entree. Even the baby carrots side dish was worth getting a second order (which I did). My husband got the short rib, which he said was beyond excellent. We also tried the oysters, which were very nice. The pear martini was a delicious cocktail as well - very refreshing and light. All in all, a very enjoyable and solid experience - cannot wait to go back!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- LetdownJacques2Dined on 9/11/2014While in a lovely location with friendly and efficient service we found the food experience somewhat lacking. The French onion soup we thought was a little too sweet for our liking. My wife ordered the steak which was perfectly cooked and quite tender but again lacked seasoning. The roast duck certainly looked appetizing however was under cooked (something you would not find at a French restaurant ) It was therefore difficult to eat and not at all enjoyable. But the frites were the highlight of the meal.Special Features:
- Delicious Evening!EllenVIPDined on 9/8/2014Having enjoyed our first visit, we recently returned for a second time. We were not disappointed. The food was outstanding as were the service and ambiance. Out waiter was very helpful in suggesting various dishes that he thought we would enjoy. He was right. Our meals were delicious. This has become our new favorite restaurantSpecial Features:
- Server Ruined AnniversaryVTEatersDined on 8/30/2014My wife and I had eaten at Brasserie L'Oustau two weeks prior, and were given a gift card from our family for our 6th anniversary. We left sad, offended and rather angry at our server. Service was troublingly inconsistent, unprofessional, and extremely slow, and when I paid our check with the gift card, the server, annoyed, asked "DO YOU KNOW HOW MUCH IS ON THE CARD?"-so I said "Yes"-she said "WELL, HOW MUCH IS ON IT?", and I said $200. When she returned, she sighed heavily and refused to let us keep our receipt which was also odd. This was made us feel terrible, as if we were thieves! When I mentioned that our experience was very poor to the woman at the podium, she said "I'm so sorry" but did not ask why. So we left, and will not return.
- Put the French in FriesSwellbelleDined on 8/30/2014The most delicious fries on this side of the Atlantic, mussels plump and superb, wait staff friendly, lovely clean rest room, owner very concerned that his patrons are satisfied, pleasing decor.Special Features:
- Wife's Birthday dinnergreatfoodloversDined on 8/27/2014This was our first time at this restaurant.The service, food, and drinks were excellent. The restaurant itself is beautiful. My wife was very pleased and now considers this restaurant one of our favorites. We will definitely be returing.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Lovely, and very French.VTRoadtripperDined on 8/25/2014This pretty restaurant is in keeping with the welcomed trend of recreating the Parisian bistro experience in America. Lovely outdoor patio and a dressed up interior space. White tablecloth service, very professional wait staff. Everything on the plate was delicious, expertly prepared. We had tuna tartare, filet with Bernaise sauce, and roasted chicken au jus. One concern: the pricing reflects the fact that much of the clientele are moneyed tourists, wines have somewhat high mark-ups, but don't let this detour you.Special Features:
- Outstanding FoodOpenTable Diner Since 2009Dined on 8/23/2014The food and service were wonderful! The service was efficient and very pleasant. The best restaurant in the area. NYC restaurant equivalent!Special Features:
- A Gem in the middle of Ski countryAnnelizabethDined on 8/21/2014In the middle of ski country and outdoor attractions sits a delightful quiet gem for dining. Once inside their doors you feel you have been transported back to the countryside of France. The service is excellent. Their menu choices are true to the region. The kids have a very special menu which they will be delighted with. Vegetarians are not forgotten...they too have their own special menu. Take the time to visit .. You will not be disappointed.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- An Excellent Dining ExperienceRonCDined on 8/13/2014The food and service was good as always. The warm french bread could be a meal in itself. I had the roasted lamb over white bean cassoule and a delicious ratatouille. The other entree, the Flat Iron Steak Frites was tough and sent it back for the Filet Mignon, which was delicious. Apologizing, the owner sent a complimentary glass of wine. In addition, he presented us with a glasses of Spanish Cava and a great Creme Brulee. This made for another wonderful evening here.Special Features:
- A fabulous FindTamrayVIPDined on 8/10/2014Everything was top notch. Ambience, food, service all aces. Every server and bus staff was energetic, cheerful, and timely in their service. Dishes prepared perfectly. Only regret was that we went on our last night on vacation and couldn't return for a secon visit. But we will. This is a class place.Special Features:
- Sure stop while visiting ManchesterOpenTable Diner Since 2011VIPDined on 8/10/2014First time there during a visit to the area, will come backSpecial Features:
- NYC French in Vt.68FulviaDined on 8/8/2014Very good French fare in Manchester Ctr. Vermont. While the name of the restaurant suggests a Southern France origine, the menu offer few if any trully Provencale dishes which is a bit disapointing. One had visions of ratatouille, bouillabaisse and anchouillade but no such offerings were available on the night we visited. The food is otherwise a cut above and prices are reasonable given the quality. Despite meticulous attention to details the decor is a bit modern/sterile but service was attentive and excellent.Special Features:
- Wonderful restaurantShelly00Dined on 8/8/2014We recently spent a week in Vermont on vacation. We went to the Brasserie early in our stay and loved it so much we had to go back before we left. The service, food and atmosphere were all terrific. This is a restaurant that should not be missed.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Fabulous French Find in Vermont!JSJSEGDined on 8/3/2014Brasserie L'Oustau de Provence is a restaurant you must go to. In terms of food, service, and ambiance, it ranks right up there with French Manhattan restaurants, as well as restaurants in St. Barth's! We were more than thrilled with our meal, and can't wait to go back. OMG, so good!!!!!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- MichaelDined on 7/31/2014Both times I dined at this restaurant the owner himself greeted me and showed me to my table. He must care about his clients and be proud of his restaurant. The restaurant is quite elegant; the service is good and the food is, for the mostpart, very savory. I had the venison which was very tasty and impressive. The cocktails are interesting and very well prepared. I would definitely recommend this restaurant to my friends and family.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Outstanding French bistro foodolsenDined on 7/28/2014This was our 2nd visit and we will surely come again. The restaurant serves an outstanding selection of French standards using local sourced ingredients.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Wonderful food and serviceErikDined on 7/23/2014This is the best restaurant in Manchester, VT. We have now eaten here several times have always had excellent food and service.Special Features:
- True French ClassicOpenTable Diner Since 2007Dined on 7/20/2014Great French classics, perfectly prepared. Service was impeccable. Quiet a find in the middle of ski country!Special Features:
- Worth a vist...BIllBDined on 7/19/2014Very thoughtful menu with plenty to cheer about. Nice, complete wine list. Great staff and management. A nice change of pace in a very competitive area. Bonne chance!!Special Features:
- Nice dinner!OpenTable Diner Since 2010Dined on 7/18/2014Great dinner and service! We had the prixe fix dinner and it was outstanding love the salmon and forbidden rice. Dont forget to leave room for dessert. The Creme brûlée and pot de valrhone were delish!!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Excellent choice in VTNokids4nowDined on 7/18/2014Everything was wonderful. The wine prices are a bit high, but great selection. Definitely going back!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- VisitingVermontVisitingVermontDined on 7/14/2014The food was excellent, as was its service. One of our guests enjoyed halibut, which was considered super excellent. Did not expect fried potatoes. Felt fries should not be part of this level of food experience. Owner, Michel, was very attentive, as our reservation was changed several times prior to the meal.Special Features:
- Provence in VermontcjbenjVIPDined on 7/14/2014Best French bistro in the Manchester area. Four of us dined and each of us thought the meal was superb. There is an extensive wine list, wonderful service and delightful ambiance. Don't miss it.Special Features:
- Pet FriendlyRecklessDined on 7/12/2014Outdoor dining was awesome. Brunch for four was yummy and well worth it! Our puppy joined us on the outdoor seating area and was greeted with his own bowl of refreshing ice water. Food was spectacular, service was timely and informative. Compliments to the chef. I would recommend eating here for any and all occasions.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Thank you, Open TablevegetarianVIPDined on 7/12/2014Wonderful experience, interesting menu, terrific food, excellent service , lovely room. This is a fabulous find. It's two hours from our nearest home, but we'll be back. I searched on Open Table for a restaurant in Manchester, VT and found the Brasserie. Lucky us.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Wonderful Romantic EveningMeleikDined on 7/10/2014This was a perfect evening. I ordered from the price fixed menu and all courses were delicious. My husband had the halibut and it was great. We already shared a bottle of wine before dinner, so we each enjoyed a glass from their good but limited list of wines by the glass.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Outstanding ExperienceEllenVIPDined on 7/7/2014The food was delicious. We had the three course dinner that was very reasonably priced. The portions were ample and well presented. The service was excellent. The restaurant was quite busy for a rainy Tuesday evening. I highly recommend this restaurant.Special Features:
- French gem in ManchesterFoodlover14Dined on 7/6/2014What a nice find was Brasserie L'Oustau de Provence in Manchester! Remembering the venue from Lanie's for chicken and ribs, it was good to see the space transformed with a French bistro ambiance. The menu had all the favorite bistro foods, and the waitstaff was teriffic- we went two nights in a row and both nights the waitresses were well informed and very helpful and eager to please. We ordered the escargots in pastry; delicious pastry and meaty escargots in a flavorful beurre. Frisee salad with egg was delicious and tuna tartare was excellent. Onion soup was highly recommended by waitress for the hearty veal broth, which it had. Chicken was tender and nice size portion. The lemon tarte was not available but tarte tatin was tasty.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- linnysophieDined on 7/6/2014Wonderful food and service, will be back next time I visit Manchester.Special Features:
- Best Food in ManchesterOpenTable Diner Since 2006VIPDined on 7/5/2014Dinner was excellent! All the food is the highest quality and the service is very professional!Special Features:
- Great Food & ServiceJAlovetoeatDined on 7/3/2014When visiting Manchester, we always visit Brasserie L'Oustau de Provence. The food is excellent and service top rate. The owner always goes out of his way to make you feel welcome.Special Features:
- Great food, service & ambience!MelGDined on 6/20/2014First time eating here and it will now be our favorite! The atmosphere and staff are so welcoming. The Mimosa salad and Lobster salad were both so fresh and good. The flat iron steak frites and short rib boeuf bourguignon were delicious. Good wine and well made cocktails...next time we will leave room for dessert!Special Features:
- So wonderful!!!minniDined on 6/18/2014My friend and I live in Manchester and Arlington!!! We absolutely love your Restaurant!!! We treat ourselves a couple of times a year for Lunch!!!! WE LOVE EVERYTHING, the food the service and the ambiance.... So thank you , for such a great placeSpecial Features:
- Overpriced & BaddinerDined on 6/15/2014Service was terrible. Server brought the wrong drinks, was not appropriately attentive to the table, and main course arrived an hour after appetizers. One steak arrived barely cooked and cold in the middle; it seemed clear that it had not only been undercooked, but that it had been sitting for a long period of time prior to arriving at table (and was chewy and not juicy). Will never return nor recommend; absolutely awful.
- Provence in Vermont!ItalBikerDined on 6/14/2014The Brasserie L'Oustau is a real gem. Impeccable service, great food and unusual (not necessarily expensive) southern French wines. The owner clearly has communicated his high standards to the waitstaff and kitchen. As a result, your are treated to a great meal. If you've ever been to France, this will refresh your memories. If you've never been, this as close as it gets.Special Features:
- wonderfulluv2dineVIPDined on 6/14/2014We travel from Albany, NY many times just for dinner and we are never disappointed. This past Saturday on the way to dinner my wife commented how much we look forward to dinner on the way up and on the way home how much we enjoyed our meal and night out. Thank you for a lovely experience . James FairchildSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Best everPediatricDined on 6/13/2014We were there for the 2nd time in two years and this place is superb The food and Servive are incredible and we can't wait to return Don't miss it but call ahead a few weeks for reservations Also very fairly priced for high quality foodSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great food, lovely ambiencenewgrad2014Dined on 6/8/2014This is a lovely spot near the Green Mountains. The food was great (highly recommend the creme brûlée!) as was the ambience. We could see the sun set over the mountains, seated outside. The tables in the patio are aplenty, and there is also a fire pit for more casual dining. Very serene and peaceful, and servers were very courteous and knowledgeable. Would definitely dine here again!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.


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In order to see my viewpoint, it is essential to understand the notion of Zen and having the words "Zen" and "fair" in the same title is an oxymoron.
If this oxymoron is intentional, then I believe it is disrespectful to the Zen tradition.
However, if it is unintentional, I have a problem with St. Olaf students not bothering to research what they choose to expose to the rest of their peers. Instead, they fall back on stereotypical nonsense.
Most people have heard the word Zen, but I am certain that they do not know what it really means. Its definition and what Zen is in practice are two different things. However, neither were present at the Zen Fair.
Zen is the Japanese shortened phrase for zenna, which is the translation of the Chinese word chaana. Chaana originates from Sanskrit word dhyana.
These words all connote deep and profound meditation. Meditation is the process or state of mind in which one is in complete stillness and therefore focused on a single object, chant or thought. Scientifically speaking, the practice of true meditation allows progress in focusing the mind and making it faster and sharper.
The practice of zazen, which implies literally sitting in meditation, is one of the primary facets of Zen Buddhism. In practice, Zen goes a step beyond sitting in meditation. Zen is the process of meditation in everyday life.
Zen is the reality of the absolute present, and the practice of meditating on that absolute present.
Zen is the destruction of the ego, or the "I." It takes a lifetime of meditation and understanding to achieve.
This said, a "fair" of any sort suggests an out-of-the-ordinary event. However, for a true practitioner, Zen is ever-present, and there need for a fair to experience it. How can this event claim association with Zen, but be so completely unrelated?
I suppose what irks me the most is witnessing how hard it has been over the past 40 years (since the original hippie revolution) and even in the last two decades in which I have been alive, to remove the stereotypes associated with Eastern thought.
It is always a struggle to help people understand the true depth and beauty that these philosophies have held for thousands of years.
I find it unfair that people feign knowledge of the Zen practice. Many years of study barely suffice.
It is equally frustrating that people with minimal understanding proceed to recreate the stereotypes that are finally beginning to be swept away.
Or maybe I just have a problem with categorizing Eastern philosophies under the blind section of New Age, because there is nothing "new" about any of it.
These philosophies shape people's everyday lives and are not to be taken lightly or thrown around in just any context.
The Zen Fair is another example of how an engaging event can misrepresent the very topic it tries to explore.


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Assemble stiffness matrix and right side of PDE problem
u=assempde(b,p,e,t,c,a,f) u=assempde(b,p,e,t,c,a,f,u0) u=assempde(b,p,e,t,c,a,f,u0,time) u=assempde(b,p,e,t,c,a,f,time) [K,F]=assempde(b,p,e,t,c,a,f) [K,F]=assempde(b,p,e,t,c,a,f,u0) [K,F]=assempde(b,p,e,t,c,a,f,u0,time) [K,F]=assempde(b,p,e,t,c,a,f,u0,time,sdl) [K,F]=assempde(b,p,e,t,c,a,f,time) [K,F]=assempde(b,p,e,t,c,a,f,time,sdl) [K,F,B,ud]=assempde(b,p,e,t,c,a,f) [K,F,B,ud]=assempde(b,p,e,t,c,a,f,u0) [K,F,B,ud]=assempde(b,p,e,t,c,a,f,u0,time) [K,F,B,ud]=assempde(b,p,e,t,c,a,f,time) [K,M,F,Q,G,H,R]=assempde(b,p,e,t,c,a,f) [K,M,F,Q,G,H,R]=assempde(b,p,e,t,c,a,f,u0) [K,M,F,Q,G,H,R]=assempde(b,p,e,t,c,a,f,u0,time) [K,M,F,Q,G,H,R]=assempde(b,p,e,t,c,a,f,u0,time,sdl) [K,M,F,Q,G,H,R]=assempde(b,p,e,t,c,a,f,time) [K,M,F,Q,G,H,R]=assempde(b,p,e,t,c,a,f,time,sdl) u=assempde(K,M,F,Q,G,H,R) [K1,F1]=assempde(K,M,F,Q,G,H,R) [K1,F1,B,ud]=assempde(K,M,F,Q,G,H,R)
assempde is the basic Partial Differential Equation Toolbox™ function. It assembles a PDE problem by using the FEM formulation described in Elliptic Equations. The command assempde assembles the scalar PDE problem
for (x,y) ∊ Ω, or the system PDE problem
The command can optionally produce a solution to the PDE problem.
For the scalar case the solution vector u is represented as a column vector of solution values at the corresponding node points from p. For a system of dimension N with np node points, the first np values of u describe the first component of u, the following np values of u describe the second component of u, and so on. Thus, the components of u are placed in the vector u as N blocks of node point values.
u=assempde(b,p,e,t,c,a,f) assembles and solves the PDE problem by eliminating the Dirichlet boundary conditions from the system of linear equations.
[K,F]=assempde(b,p,e,t,c,a,f) assembles the PDE problem by approximating the Dirichlet boundary condition with stiff springs (see Systems of PDEs for details). K and F are the stiffness matrix and right-hand side, respectively. The solution to the FEM formulation of the PDE problem is u=K\F.
[K,F,B,ud]=assempde(b,p,e,t,c,a,f) assembles the PDE problem by eliminating the Dirichlet boundary conditions from the system of linear equations. u1=K\F returns the solution on the non-Dirichlet points. The solution to the full PDE problem can be obtained as the MATLAB® expression u=B*u1+ud.
[K,M,F,Q,G,H,R]=assempde(b,p,e,t,c,a,f) gives a split representation of the PDE problem.
u=assempde(K,M,F,Q,G,H,R) collapses the split representation into the single matrix/vector form, and then solves the PDE problem by eliminating the Dirichlet boundary conditions from the system of linear equations.
[K1,F1]=assempde(K,M,F,Q,G,H,R) collapses the split representation into the single matrix/vector form, by fixing the Dirichlet boundary condition with large spring constants.
[K1,F1,B,ud]=assempde(K,M,F,Q,G,H,R) collapses the split representation into the single matrix/vector form by eliminating the Dirichlet boundary conditions from the system of linear equations.
b describes the boundary conditions of the PDE problem. b can be a Boundary Condition matrix, the name of a Boundary file, or a function handle to a Boundary file. The formats of the Boundary Condition matrix and Boundary file are described in the entries on assemb and pdebound, respectively.
The geometry of the PDE problem is given by the mesh data p, e, and t. For details on the mesh data representation, see initmesh.
The optional list of subdomain labels, sdl, restricts the assembly process to the subdomains denoted by the labels in the list. The optional input arguments u0 and time are used for the nonlinear solver and time stepping algorithms, respectively. The tentative input solution vector u0 has the same format as u.
Solve the equation Δu = 1 on the geometry defined by the L-shaped membrane. Use Dirichlet boundary conditions u = 0 on ∂Ω. Finally plot the solution.
[p,e,t]=initmesh('lshapeg','Hmax',0.2); [p,e,t]=refinemesh('lshapeg',p,e,t); u=assempde('lshapeb',p,e,t,1,0,1); pdesurf(p,t,u)
Consider Poisson's equation on the unit circle with unit point source at the origin. The exact solution
is known for this problem. We define the function f=circlef(p,t,u,time) for computing the right-hand side. circlef returns zero for all triangles except for the one located at the origin; for that triangle it returns 1/a, where a is the triangle area. pdedemo7 executes an adaptive solution for this problem.
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How to play the end of QE2
Strategists share their views on where to invest when the Federal Reserve ends its $600 billion bond-purchase program.
By Shanthi Bharatwaj, TheStreet
Quantitative easing, which has kept yields on bonds artificially low and has investors flocking to risky assets such as stocks and commodities, is widely expected to end in June.
But market analysts say investors should continue to bet on stocks and commodities even after the Federal Reserve ends its $600 billion bond-buying program -- known as QE2 -- as bonds will prove to be an unsafe alternative.
A combination of recovery expectations, inflation risks and worries about the massive federal deficit have been pressuring bonds and lifting yields -- bond prices and yields share an inverse relationship. But with the Fed stepping in to buy up Treasury notes, analysts say the rise in yields has been relatively modest. The intention of the Fed's purchases is to dampen interest rates so as not to threaten an economic rebound.
However, once QE2 ends, bonds could sell off further, causing yields to climb higher. And the central bank might have to hike short-term interest rates eventually as economic growth returns and inflation spikes, hurting bonds further and making them an unsafe investment.
The biggest bear signal for bonds yet came last month when Bill Gross, the renowned manager of the world's largest bond fund at Pimco, exited Treasuries and increased his holdings in cash.
While rising interest rates would normally pose a threat to stocks, analysts say that is not an issue in the near term. With the federal funds rate near zero, it would take significant monetary tightening to dim the attractiveness of stocks.
James Dailey, the chief investment officer of TEAM Financial Managers, expects central banks across the world to be slow to raise rates, making commodities and commodity-related stocks a good bet even after QE2 ends.
"The damage has been done. We have seen a pickup in the inflation cycle," Dailey said. "It is not just the Fed pressing the accelerator. It is the Bank of Japan and the European Central bank. I don't think there is going to be any draconian tightening anywhere."
"Even if we see tightening, that is no reason to not own commodities," he added. "Central banks will be behind the curve. You can get corrections based on it being overbought now, but the fundamentals are intact. Unless there is a global recession or one or more central banks find religion and develop a Volckeresque appetite for monetary tightening, we see negative real yields."
Dailey says he favors commodity-related stocks in agriculture, energy and precious metals. "Energy stocks are going nuts right now, but they are still pricing in $90 oil. So even if oil plateaus at this level (near $108), those stocks are cheap."
The analyst also prefers blue-chip names that are trading at low valuations, such as Microsoft (MSFT), Dell (DELL) and Hewlett-Packard (HPQ), as well as consumer companies like Wal-Mart (WMT) and Procter & Gamble (PG) that might be better placed to pass along higher input costs. (Microsoft owns and publishes MSN Money.)
He is relatively less bullish on industrials such as Caterpillar (CAT) and Deere (DE). "Those stocks have largely priced in the optimism. Valuations are risky and are based on the premise that profit margins will stay high," Dailey said.
While Dailey expects selective stocks to do well post-QE2, Phil Orlando of Federated Investors says an end to QE2 in June would be positive for stocks overall. "The market is going to rip on the idea that the Fed is starting to normalize policy after three years. It will tell investors that the Fed is confident about the economy sustaining itself on its own. And stocks are cheap."
Orlando is bullish on stocks that are leveraged to global growth -- tech, financials and energy -- while he recommends de-emphasizing low-growth sectors such as utilities, consumer staples and health care.
Gold is also expected to do well, as the end of QE2 is unlikely to put inflation worries and concerns about the fiscal deficit to rest. Investors are worried that the government will postpone making tough decisions on spending until after the elections and would continue to resort to policies that weaken the dollar. "I don't see any policy alternative out of Washington outside of inflation," Dailey said.
John Mauldin, the president of Millenium Wave Advisors, continues to buy gold for protection, as the market could still suffer from exogenous shocks such as the sovereign debt crises in Europe or a slowdown in Japan.
"I am buying gold every month. Not because I am a gold bug. But after what I have seen in the last few weeks, and I have been talking to political leaders, it's making me very nervous," Mauldin said, referring to the political stalemate over the budget.
"Gold is not an investment for me, you understand," he continues. "It is something I need to buy because I want something sitting in my vault if things go wrong. It's insurance."
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I don't subscribe, in the least, to any of the cheery optimism posed in this article. Interest rates will rise and keep rising and then watch the worsening effects on the already abysmal housing market. It is difficult to get a loan now at current rates so just wait until interest rates continue to rise. Foreclosures will continue to rise as property values continue to plummet causing an even worse scenario.
This government shut down is the canary in the coal mine. Both parties still refuse to get serious about reigning in spending. The republicans proposal will shave off only 4% of the 2011 budget even if they get their way. Both parties have and it appears will continue to spend our country into oblivion and rack and ruin. They are not remotely serious about ever balancing the budget and we will soon have hyper inflation brought on by the Feds to the likes of which this country has never seen before. So batten down the hatches and get ready for some mighty lean times in the once prosperous good ol' USA! This is beyond serious folks.
The age old question, where to put your fiat when everything is going down? Bonds? down Stocks? down Real Estate? down
The answer is off shore in places where inflation is being controlled. They will come out of their duldrums before we do as we are just getting started. I like having wind in my sail. It helps you go places while others are dead in the water.
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