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Looxcie Launches the Looxcie 2 Wearable Camcorder
New Compact Form Factor and Adjustable Fit Allows for Anytime, Anywhere Use with Optional Attachment Accessories
SUNNYVALE, Calif., June 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Looxcie, Inc. makers of the first wearable mobile-connected video cam, announced today the launch of Looxcie 2™, its sleek new video cam. With an entirely new design, Looxcie 2 weighs 20 percent less and is almost half the size of the original while maintaining full battery capacity and all video capture and social media sharing features. New attachment accessories provide users with a variety of ways to wear and use Looxcie 2: snugly over the ear, on helmets, caps and more.
Looxcie 2 comes in two configurations: up to 10 hours of video storage and up to 5 hours of video storage, available for $199 and $179 (MSRP) on www.looxcie.com. The companion Looxcie smartphone apps can be downloaded for free from the Android's Marketplace or iPhone's App Store.
Looxcie 2's unique design allows for a hands-free point-of-view experience. When a memorable moment occurs that is worth preserving or sharing, the instant clip button automatically rewinds, captures and saves the moment as a permanent clip, which can be instantly shared to sites like Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. And with the updated LooxcieMoments smartphone companion app, users can now choose between either 320p or 480p video quality. Software and firmware upgrades are compatible with the original Looxcie.
"With Looxcie we gave people a way to capture video and share instantly, ensuring that they wouldn't miss the best part of a shot," said Looxcie CEO, Romulus Pereira. "Looxcie 2 takes this seamless experience a huge leap forward by giving people the flexibility to wear Looxcie in whatever way is convenient to them so they can catch that killer jump, swing or slam dunk and still share it out over social media in a single click."
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Looxcie 2 utilizes a dual processor system for simultaneous video capture and wireless communication. The Looxcie's video processor software maximizes battery life and optimizes video for viewing, editing and sharing on mobile devices.
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* Adjustable fit for comfort
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* Clips stored as MP4 files
* Up to 5 or 10 hours of video storage (depending on model)
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* Instant clip creation and sharing to Facebook, Twitter, YouTube
* Looxcie companion apps for iOS and Android: LooxcieMoments and LooxcieCam
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* DSP noise reduction optimized for enhanced audio
Via: Looxcie | News Archive | Tags: video, Camcorder, Looxcie
Perfect for shooting Americas Funniest Home Videos. Of course I can see other uses such as recording a hardware tear down or a home inspection. Sounds like a good idea to me and it only looks to be about twice the size of a Bluetooth headset.
"I just saw the video demonstration at their website and it performs pretty good, its not that shaky at all, and the rolling shutter effect isn't to apparent. Whats nice is that it can totally be used as a spy device, cause people will 100% surely confused it for Bluetooth headset. If they offer an HD version , I would buy it right away,480p is not appealing to me."
"Oh, I did not read the entire press release until now, It is a Bluetooth headset. My question and confusion is,when they mentioned "And with the updated LooxcieMoments smartphone companion app, users can now choose between either 320p or 480p video quality." Does that mean that it can stream video and Sound to my Smart phone via Bluetooth signal ?
Get this to be better quality and less pricy and i'll have to get this. been looking for a cheap enough camera for me to use on the go. but for now contour or gopro are my first choice.
Hmmm... Seeing that photo makes me wonder if this thing can be used to illegally film movies.
Not to say that I won't be doing it but as OptimusPrimeTime says, it's barely noticeable at all as a video camera.
OK Optimus...You shouldn't be posting Wiener pics :P
Now all we need is a motion detector and a pulse rifle,.....Then we can go get some Aliens !!!!
But it needs to have night vision, Since they mostly come out at night,.....Mostly !
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Exclusive: one new production - one partner.
Besides being named on the sponsor's plaque, the partner receives as only company all the options for individual presentation all around the respective production. In addition to VIP events, this also covers all publications: from the poster to the program to the cast list.
The Partners and their Projects
O2 Germany and "Nabucco"
For the second time in the 2007/2008 season, sincere thanks are due to mobile telephone provider O2 for its extraordinary commitment as exclusive main sponsor of a new production.
The Bavarian State Opera is fortunate indeed that O2 has decided, besides its partnership in Tchaikovsky's Evgeny Onegin, to support the new production of Verdi's Nabucco as well. It is a sign of the strong tie between O2 Germany and the Bavarian State Opera in Munich – but also an example of how successful a cultural involvement of this kind can function.
In its selection of new productions in 2007/2008, O2 has opted for two totally different operatic productions.
The story of Nabucco (Conductor: Paolo Carignani, Stage Director: Yannis Kokkos) with its war-like religious quarrels forms a total contrast to the melodramas popular at the time of its creation. In the focus of attention: on the one hand we have the struggle of the Jewish people for freedom from Babylonian captivity, on the other the wantonness of the title character, who wants to make himself into God and pays for it by losing his mind before being healed by conversion to the Jewish faith.
The Bavarian State Opera expresses its gratitude with pride in the sustained support of O2.
Audi and "Alice in Wonderland"
It has almost become a tradition for AUDI AG, besides its ongoing commitment in the Premium Circle, to wax enthusiastic, this year as well, for a new production.
The Festival opener and world première of Alice in Wonderland will be generously supported in conjunction with the company's comprehensive art and culture sponsoring program "Audi Art Experience".
Korean composer Unsuk Chin has written this work, based on Lewis Carroll's great classic especially for the Bavarian State Opera. The story-book dream worlds will be created by Achim Freyer, and the musical score will be conducted by Maestro Kent Nagano.
Following a dream, venturing into new territory – maxims that do not just apply to this opera. The audi Corporation, true to its motto "Vorsprung durch Technik", often ventures down unusual paths to discover and develop something new. Curiosity and imagination are just as important for this undertaking as is the belief that dreams really can come true.
The Bavarian State Opera is deeply grateful for the noble commitment and the long-time cooperation with AUDI AG.
The generous commitment of Roland Berger Strategy Consultants has made it possible for Festspiel+ 2007 to expand the borderlines of the musical theatre and open them up to the visual arts once again this year, thus offering new, thrilling ventures to our audience.
Dr. Burkhard Schwenker, CEO of Roland Berger Strategy Consultants: "The basic idea of breaking out of the usual framework of regular operatic activities and venture artistic experiments on extraordinary sites immediately fascinated us. The convincing factor was also the uncompromising quality level we can sense in every phase of Festspiel+. Should we also succeed in gaining an audience from beyond the classic opera public, then it will have been worth all the effort.
The concept of this year's edition of Festspiel+ will certainly meet this demand. The point of departure is the classic children's book: 'Alice in Wonderland' as set to music by Korean composer Unsuk Chin. California artists working with Diana Thater will ocncern themselves with Bavarian tradition. Avant-garde musicians will give concerts in the exhibition halls of the Pinakothek der Moderne. In short: there will be plenty of things to discover – and we are looking eagerly forward to it."
This year Festspiel+ will be presented as a cooperative effort between the Bavarian State Opera and the Pinakothek der Moderne, and we would like to express our sincere thanks to Roland Berger Strategy Consultants for their kind support.
sd&m and the Encouragement Program
Encouraging talented young artists is at the forefront here. To commemorate the firm's 25th anniversary, sd&m AG has decided to assume the patronage of three selected young artists in the Opera Studio and the Orchestra Academy for an initial one year. The artists will be supported and encouraged by sd&m during their training program. Get-acquainted meetings and workshops with sd&m staffers are planned as well as concerts with the young artists.
As successor to the "Young Ensemble", the Opera Studio of the Bavarian State Opera was recently founded for the purpose of furthering and training talented singers. Up-and-coming vocalists are prepared for the operatic profession. The Orchestra Academy was born back in 2002 to pass on the centuries-old tradition of one of Germany's oldest orchestras to prepare them for activity as members of an opera orchestra.
Our artists of tomorrow have been entrusted with the noble task of passing along our many-sided cultural heritage to coming generations.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to sd&m AG for the generous support and look forward to an inspiring collaboration.
O2 Germany and "Das Gehege" / "Salome"
In the 2006/2007 season as well, O2 will again be living up to its slogan O2 can do! at the Bavarian State Opera as well. The successful German cellphone provider has again decided to support a new production as exclusive main sponsor. The double bill Das Gehege (The Enclosure), a work commissioned by the Bavarian State Opera from Wolfgang Rihm, one of the most significant contemporary composers will join Salome by Richard Strauss to open the new opera season.
Kent Nagano – new General Music Director of the Bavarian State Opera – will be conducting this eagerly awaited performance. William Friedkin, well-known for his work as a motion picture director (e.g. "The Exorcist"), will be in charge of the staging.
Following Rigoletto, Das Gehege/Salome is now the second new production the young company will be exclusively supporting. As with the Dörrie production, the Friedkin staging will clothe an old subject in new garments and transfer it to the present day and language. With this contemporary approach, the Bavarian State Opera will be reflecting the spirit and philosophy of O2 in a wonderful and meaningful way.
Our thanks to O2 for generous and enduring cultural commitment!
Audi and "La forza del destino"
Nothing is more enduring than change - this awareness and the related quest for new solutions and interpretations link the Bavarian Staatsoper with Audi, a corporation that has long been an established partner of the Bavarian State Opera.
Over the past years, Audi already served as one of the main sponsors of the Munich Opera Festival and also provided financial support for the new production of Der Ring des Nibelungen.
Sir Peter Jonas: "I am proud that - after our joint Ring project - we were able to acquire Audi as main sponsor for the Festival première production of La forza del destino. When it comes to bringing the highest quality to the stage or the road, enthusiasm, innovative power and good partnerships are decisive prerequisites."
Our sincere thanks to Audi for its generous, long-standing dedication to the Bavarian State Opera.
Roland Berger Strategy Consultants and Festspiel+ 2005
Roland Berger does not regard itself as a wealthy benefactor but rather as an interested partner. And because Festspiel+, which in 2005 bears the title "Ways-Out", year by year reveals great enthusiasm for experimentation with innovative concepts, far-out philosophies and calculated rule-breaking, it represents an ideal field of activity for a corporation that has to continue charting new courses in order to remain successful.
Dr. Burkhard Schwenker, CEO of Roland Berger Strategy Consultants: "We find it especially fascinating that Sir Peter Jonas and his colleagues are not satisfied with just giving their opera audiences performances at the highest artistic level. With impressive dedication and an enormous wealth of ideas they have transformed a traditional operation into a site of innovation. Their success justifies the impulse of the makers.
"The program of Festspiel+ is glowing proof of the Bavarian State Opera's courage in creating room for maverick philosophies and avant-garde experimentation beyond the classical canon. In a society ever more grounded on knowledge and ideas, the significance of avant-garde and innovation is steadily on the increase. Questions on the role of pioneers, the fertile ground for successful ideas and the necessity of conscious rule-breaking will be of decisive significance in the time to tome."
The Bavarian State Opera thanks Roland Berger Strategy Consultants for its long-standing cooperation and outstanding commitment.
The Ernst von Siemens Foundation and "Simplicius Simplicissimus"
On June 27, the Bavarian State Opera has opened the Munich Opera Festival with a guest performance of Karl Amadeus Hartmann's opera, Simplicius Simplicissimus, performed by the Stuttgart State Opera.
Founded in 1972 by Ernst von Siemens, the grandson of company founder Werner von Siemens, the foundation awards its annual Ernst von Siemens Music Prize to either a composer, performer or musicologist who has made an outstanding contribution to international musical life. Endowed at EUR 150,000, this "Nobel Prize for Music" has gained ever greater international significance from year to year. Beyond this, in 2005 the sum of EUR 1,350,000 will be awarded for the furtherance of young composers, ensembles, institutions and individual persons at home and abroad, who have made meaningful contributions especially in the field of contemporary music and accomplished important artistic groundwork. Needless to say, this also includes musicological achievements. The foundation committee includes such leading composers as Cristóbal Halffter, Aribert Reimann and Peter Ruzicka, conductor Wolfgang Sawallisch, musicologist Hermann Danuser, and cultural managers Thomas von Angyan and Nikos Tsouchlos.
Previous Ernst von Siemens Music Prize Winners - 31 in all - have included Benjamin Britten, Olivier Messiaen, Mstislav Rostropovich, Witold Lutoslawski, Luciano Berio, Claudio Abbado, Maurizio Pollini, Helmut Lachenmann, György Kurtág, Wolfgang Rihm and Alfred Brendel, to name but a few.
Also worthy of special mention is that this rediscovery of the work first given its 1948 world première in Munich has been made possible through the kind support of the Ernst von Siemens Music Foundation.
The Bavarian State Opera thanks the Ernst von Siemens Music Foundation for its generous cultural commitment.
O2 Germany and "Rigoletto"
O2 can do! With this slogan and spirit Rudolf J. Gröger made O2 Germany's most successful mobile phone provider.
The Bavarian State Opera can count itself lucky that O2 Germany has decided to support the new Rigoletto production as exclusive main sponsor. This way, O2 reveals itself as a successful, expanding corporation that takes its responsibility for society very seriously. "This is how we express our conviction that culture is important for society. With our involvement in the threatened art form of opera we would like to give a sign. With its blend of 350-year-old tradition, consistently high artistic quality and creative, innovative productions, the Bavarian State Opera embodies the ideal partner for us," said the head of O2 in a recent interview.
Sir Peter also enthusiastically states: "With Mr. Gröger and O2 we have gained a congenial partner, who achieves the same objectives in the economic field as we do in the cultural area: quality, creativity and innovative ability. That very innovative ability is a credo of survival for both O2 and the Bavarian State Opera. Only somebody who creates something new and convincing will be able to join tomorrow's discussion."
The Bavarian State Opera points with pride to a partnership with a young company. The fact that O2 has shown an interest in opera shows that opera remains timely. Mr. Gröger is also looking eagerly forward to the event: "The Dörrie production will certainly be a new way to translate something old and well-established into our own time." O2 is also treading new paths, taking risks, to reach higher goals. This way, we come full circle."
We thank O2 for its magnificent commitment to the Bavarian State Opera.
Siemens and "Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg"
What would the Munich Opera Festival be without Richard Wagner's grand festive opera Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg? For years, Meistersinger at the site of its world première has formed the crowning conclusion of the Festival. This year, for the first time since 1979, the Munich Opera Festival will again open with a new Meistersinger production.
The Bavarian State Opera is proud and grateful to have acquired Siemens AG, the leading high-tech corporation of the 21st century, as its main patron for the 2004 Festival première. With this support, the company assumes a major social responsibility and contributes to the cultural attractiveness of the Munich site.
Heinrich von Pierer, former Chairman of the Siemens Board: "How does something new come into the world? Here at Siemens we have been concerned with this fascinating question since the company was founded 157 years ago. Innovations are the elixir of life in our company. And this is why new productions are every bit as indispensable for the permanent creative further development of an opera house."
For General Director Sir Peter Jonas, this partnership is "a major highlight in our effort to involve private industry in the activities of the Bavarian State Opera. After all, Siemens and the Bavarian State Opera have a great deal in common. Both stand for tradition and innovation, both assume top positions in Germany, and both set standards for the Munich site."
Audi and "Der Ring des Nibelungen"
The partnership with Audi, the successful automotive manufacturer from Ingolstadt with the four rings in its emblem, shows how well partner and project fit together. As exclusive sponsor, Audi accompanies the four elaborate and prestige-destined parts of Der Ring des Nibelungen in 2002 to 2006 on their way to success.
As part of this cooperation, the first act of Die Walküre was presented in concert form at the Summer Concerts Between Danube and Altmühl in Ingolstadt: on the podium - Zubin Mehta and in the cast Waltraut Meier (Sieglinde), Peter Seiffert (Siegmund) and Kurt Rydl (Hunding).
According to the former Arts Minister Hans Zehetmair, the partnership with Audi represents an "important contribution in the area of private art patronage", and Staatsintendant Sir Peter Jonas is also enthusiastic about this exemplary cooperation, a milestone in cultural sponsoring at the Bavarian State Opera. With this commitment to the arts, Audi sets a further accent in the support of major projects in the area of the musical theatre.
The Bavarian State Opera is most grateful to AUDI AG for its generous cultural commitment.
BMW and "Opera für All"
The BMW Subsidiary in Munich has set culture-political standards with this contribution to the Munich Opera Festival. Opera for All has become a significant watchword of the Festival. Since 1997, the Bavarian State Opera transmits an important Festival performance live from the National Theatre to a large video screen on Max-Joseph-Platz.
Thanks to the sponsor, BMW Group and the BMW Subsidiary in Munich, who committed to a further five years of sponsorship, Opera for All events can be offered at no admission charge. Opera for All is a return gift to the people of Munich for their loyal support of the Bavarian State Opera throughout the year.
The Bavarian State Opera sincerely thanks the BMW Group and the BMW Subsidiary in Munich for their generous cultural commitment.
HypoVereinsbank and the Festival Night
Since 2002, the HypoVereinsbank's Festival Night has opened the Munich Opera Festival with a musical party for everyone, to which up to 20,000 people pour into the Five Courtyards. Stars of the Munich Opera Festival offer an unusual artistic program, which is unique in this form.
With this commitment, the HypoVereinsbank shows that it has the courage to take risks and has its eyes on the future. For all of this, the HypoVereinsbank does not wish to become involved in the controversy of approval or disapproval. The bank leaves the evaluation of the artistic projects entirely to the general public and the expert critics - their interest is devoted to the new paths we are walking here.
The HypoVereinsbank is an innovative enterprise, which seeks to gain better understanding of contemporary trends and changes from studying the realignment of the musical compass at the dawn of a new millennium.
The Bavarian State Opera thanks the HypoVereinsbank for the co-operation of many years.
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June 19, 1997
Dear Kristin Tensuan,
Firstly you have to be aware that there has been tremendous political wrangling, charges of scientific fraud and mis-statements made concerning the hazards of mercury from fluorescents, the ease with which the stuff can be recycled. In 1994 fluorescents were included in the Universal Waste Rule by US EPA making it easier to recycle them, and since then, recycling capabilities have come online in various quarters. I have not seen what I would call reliable guages of recycling rates during this period, even though some strict new laws requiring recycling were passed in some places (e.g. Minnesota) and even though some industry groups have called for and effected source reduction of the content of mercury in fluorescents. All that I have are the following statistics from 1994 which don t differ significantly from what you already have:
In a study report prepared for EPA Office of Solid Waste by Research Triangle Institute (RTI) entitled Management of Used Fluorescent Lamps: Preliminary Risk Assessment, it is estimated that approximately 600 million lamps are disposed each year. Currently, the largest fraction of lamps are disposed in the waste stream; 82% of lamps are landfilled, 16 percent are incinerated, and only 2 percent are recycled. The report quoted actually came out in 6/92. The US EPA s Green Lights program might have some better estimates, since part of their task is to minimize the toxicity and energy inefficiency of lighting among participating companies, with participating manufacturers, etc. You can access the Green Lights Hotline at telephone: 202-775-6650.
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- Constitution InnJenny WeissFirst to Review
This hotel is a little underwhelming and outdated, and its staff members are a little gritty and rough around the edges. It's in an odd location that feels like a seedy alleyway, but yet you're only a block or two from the waterfront and the U.S.S. Constitution. The rooms are a decent size and come equipped with a kitchenette area, which is nice. The furniture and décor, however, have definitely seen better days. One nice feature about this hotel is that it is connected to the YMCA, so guests have free access to the lap pool, large fitness center, and aerobic studio. However, keep looking if you are hoping to stay somewhere charming or modern.Recommended for:Budget TravelersFamily Travelers
- Constitution InnEmma Lee MuellerMember ofLocal CultureOutdoor EnthusiastsBudget Travelers+ 2
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With white cinder block walls and cheap-looking, less than comfortable furniture, the rooms at the Constitution are reminiscent of a college dorm room. The decor and presentation in general just seemed a bit sloppy to me, and the sheets and bedspreads had that sort of starchy, washed one too many times, kind of feel to them. The outside of the hotel, named in honor of the famous tall ship moored just a few blocks away, has a cool nautical theme going on, with a classic boat name plaque and a balcony that somewhat resembles the front of a ship, but this fun theme all but disappears when you go inside. Seems like a missed opportunity. I should also mention that there were a lot of student groups on the premises when I was there, which makes a lot of sense. Guests should also be advised that the elevators are incredibly slow.Recommended for:BackpackersBudget TravelersStudents
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- PriceExcellent value for money, said 91%.
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- Restaurant68% were unsatisfied with the breakfast.
- Service63% said the reception staff was ok.
- Hotel51% thought the cleanliness of the hotel was average.
Recreational amenities include an indoor pool, a health club, a spa tub, a sauna, and a fitness facility. This 2.0 star property has a 24 hour business center and offers small meeting rooms and audio visual equipment. Complimentary wireless and wired high speed Internet access is available in public areas. This Boston property has event space consisting of banquet facilities and conference/meeting rooms. The property has a complimentary area shuttle which runs to destinations within 1 mi. Additional property amenities include multilingual staff and laundry facilities. This is a smoke free property. A total renovation of this property was completed in January 2002.
There are 147 guestrooms at Constitution Inn. Guestrooms have courtyard views. Rooms are individually furnished. Beds come with signature bedding and triple sheeting. At the 2.0 star property, accommodations include kitchenettes with microwaves, refrigerators, and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations,
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- Minimum Spring Break check in age: 18 years old
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- Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check in, or check out.
- Self parking: US$ 6.00 per night
- Rollaway bed: US$ 15.00 per night
- Crib (infant bed): US$ 15.00 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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The subsidized price, supported by the University, is only applicable to University owned equipment that conforms to the standard Equipment Specification. The cost for items that are outside of the standard specification is not subsidised.
For machines owned by colleges, permanent private halls, associated institutions and similar bodies, the registration cost will be at the unsubsidised rate per machine.
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It's a bleak economic climate, but like they say about every dark cloud, even this one has a silver lining-if you're a car guy, that is. There's never been a better time to capitalize on great cars turning up for hilariously little money only a few years into their lives.
Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG Unless you've been living in a basement in Uganda for the last quarter century, you're aware that AMG is the world's premiere builder of the niche cars affectionately referred to as "German thundercars." Since 1986, the high-end tuning wing of Mercedes-Benz has famously been stuffing big engines in small cars, with delicious results. By the time the German horsepower wars had hit full swing in the mid-2000s, AMG was knocking the competition out of the park with its crown jewel-a 5.4-liter supercharged V8 belting out 497 horsepower and a gall-smashing 516 lb-ft of torque. Four AMG cars packed the monster mill in 2003. One is for 75-year-old real estate moguls, the other two are fit for their questionably oriented realtors, and the third, the unquestionably bad-ass E55 AMG, is for you.
What Makes It GreatWhat if you're not into fluorescent paint, NACA ducts and Boeing-esque aero gear, but still feel the need to utterly obliterate the pompous mid-life crisis machine in the next lane? And suppose you need the above scenario to happen with the wife to the right, the kids watching DVDs in the back, and the air conditioning cranking different temperatures to each picky occupant? No problem, the 4,100-pound E55 cracks off 4.5-second zero-to-60 runs and has you covered until a shade under 200 mph. The supercharged engine was so good that enthusiasts still support it as the best thing to ever come out of Affalterbach, for its tunability and early torque delivery.
Easy PowerThe beauty of the E55 AMG, as opposed to competition from BMW or its own successor (the E63 AMG) is that it's supercharged, and that means big horsepower from simple bolt-on modifications. A chip and a replacement pulley can turn the wick up to around 550 horsepower and 615 lb-ft of torque. And we haven't even mentioned the obvious exhaust and intake route. If you want to be completely ridiculous, we found more than a few cars online making more than 600 wheel-horsepower.'
What To Look ForRemember that though you're paying $30,000, you're buying a $95,000 car-and you can expect maintenance to reflect that latter number. That said, these are stout cars, with just a couple of big buck problems that may or may not become an issue: the air suspension and the electronic braking system. If you're worried, we'd recommend finding a car with less than 50,000 miles and buying an aftermarket warranty for around $1,500.
What We FoundA quick search on Autotrader.com pulled up more than 50 cars, like a 2005 with 61,000 miles for $26,980, and a loaded 2006 that was clean enough to eat off for $29,500 with 60,500 miles. The cars were available from 2003, but we'd opt for a 2005+, because of minor styling changes and a reliability update on the supercharger.
For The MoneyGas mileage aside, the E55 is a practical car to drive every day. Whether or not the decklid reads "AMG," you're still buying into the bulletproof reliability of Mercedes-Benz. But we should remind you that, for $30,000, you could be getting better gas mileage in a base model Volkswagen Passat with zero miles on the clock, or halfway through your payments on a new C63 AMG, with less power, less room and fewer luxury appointments. We'll take our thundercar in 040 black, please.


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The Savannah Chatham Metro Aviation unit discovered the boat around 3pm. DNR says the accident is suspected to have happened earlier Thursday morning.
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Spirit Stories: In Your Own Words
A Mother's Advice
My mother died in 1980, I missed her so much and wanted to dream about her so I could see her again. It never happened and time gave me comfort so I didn't think about my mother as much.
Some 3 years later I went for a job interview. I really wanted this job and I got it! After I was home that day I began doubting myself until I was convinced I had made a terrible mistake in taking the job. I was afraid I would not be able to do the work. That night I had my first dream about Mama since she died. In the dream she told me not to worry, I would be able to do the job. I did very well at the job, but feel without Mama's words I would never have done so well. While this was a dream, I know she was there to give me comfort. I have not dreamed about Mama since.


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Apple's Ripple Effect on Chemical and Big Oil
Margie is a member of The Motley Fool Blog Network -- entries represent the personal opinion of the blogger and are not formally edited.
Today all of Wall Street sits behind their Bloomberg terminals, tracking stories and information in real time, generally reducing the lead time one might have on any such info to near zero. This is especially true of the most widely followed companies, as investors look at the actions being undertaken and try to figure out where they might lead.
The question, as investor, I try to ponder, is not how this will affect just the company in question, but taking it a step further, and see how the ripple might affect other companies. Let's take a look at a recent example.
As I have written, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) might be creating a cheaper version of the iPhone in order to gain market share and initiate more customers into their eco-system. One of the ways it's been rumored they'll do this (again, just rumors) is to use plastic in the body of the phone and make the screen smaller (the screen being a large component in the cost of a phone)
So, some Apple monitoring Wall Street snoops/ fans came across the following job posting on Apple's website, as reported by ICreateMagazine.com, who I quote-
"The job listing itself, titled Manufacturing Design Engineer (MDE) – Advanced Plastic Tooling and Process, asks for someone to, "Identify, develop and launch new tooling and process capabilities in support of new Apple product developments."
The beauty of living in the information age, people are scrutinizing the company's every move, every listing, trying to gain a few minute inside track.
Now, what I try to do as investor is step back a bit, and ask, not only what does this mean for Apple, but what the possible "Ripple Effect" might be. Will this increase demand for plastic? Will other companies follow Apple's lead? Who might this be good for?
Plastic makers like Dow Chemical (NYSE: DOW)? What about petroleum producers and big oil, which supply the raw materials for plastics. Now, even for a company with as much weight as Apple, this might be quite literally a drop in the bucket for big oil, and have little effect on profits. If Dow Chemical were to win the order, it might have a bigger impact, but my suggestion as an investor is not only to look at immediate effects that such a move might have for company X, but what The Ripple Effect might be of such an action elsewhere.
Too many times investors look only narrowly at their target investment, rather than a more macro view. I like to ask how one action might beget another, and who benefits downstream. As most investors don't explore these possibilities, there is still money to made by being able to predict and interpret The Ripple. Put this in your arsenal as an investor and hopefully let it work for you.
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Oakdale High's freshman standout Mabel Wong had already dominated the Valley Oak League field throughout the prep golf season, but saved her best performance for the end of conference play. Wong shot a 74 to earn medalist honors at the Brookside Country Club in Stockton and best the next closest golfer by nine strokes. That finale helped her claim a landslide VOL MVP in her first high school campaign.
Oakdale High golfers are already well into their postseason, but their counterparts in water polo, volleyball, tennis, and soccer are still searching for conference closure with only a few contests left on the schedule.
The Valley Oak League sports schedules must be written by Steven Spielberg, because prep football, volleyball and water polo seasons tend to end like a blockbuster movie.Today's (Oct. 26) Sonora at Oakdale water polo match marks the start of a 10-day span that represents the area's biggest and most exciting conference contests of the fall as traditional rivals vie for respective league championships.
ONLINE EXCLUSIVE -- Wins over Valley Oak League and Valley Foothill Conference opponents has served Oakdale volleyball, tennis, soccer and water polo teams well in recent play.
Oakdale High's young cross country program topped some solid teams at Woodward Reservoir during their host Valley Oak League cluster meet on Wednesday, Oct. 12.
A terrific sophomore season as the top runner on Oakdale High's varsity girls cross country team in 2010 has paved the way for continued success and the same role for now-junior Liz Erwin in 2011. The determined OHS student leads all female runners on a strong young program. She broke free for a 25-minute, 5-second time on a five-kilometer course at Woodward Reservoir in Oakdale on Wednesday during the second Valley Oak League cluster meet.
The Valley Oak League golf season was dominated by one girl who stayed unbeaten through every league match and finished superbly at the league tournament with medalist honors and MVP status.
Oakdale High athletes on water polo, volleyball, soccer and tennis teams trudged through their respective prep schedules with wins and losses alike this past week.
No Oakdale High athlete had bigger shoes to fill this fall than varsity water polo goalkeeper Hayley Benson. With 2010-11 Oakdale Leader Athlete of the Year Morgan Kinyon departed via graduation, Benson was thrown into the pool and in front of the net this season.
Oakdale High's freshman girls volleyball team claimed a host invitational championship, while soccer, water polo, tennis and golf teams saw their own brand of success during conference and tournament action over the past week.
ONLINE EXCLUSIVE -- Oakdale High athletes opened October in a big way with conference and tournament victories across their respective fields of play.
Oakdale High's senior goalkeeper, Scotty McNeil, made a huge impact on the Mustang varsity soccer team over the past week. With Oakdale facing two tough opponents after a 0-3-1 start to the Valley Oak League season, McNeil stepped up with big plays on the defensive and offensive front to lead his team to two straight victories.
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ONLINE EXCLUSIVE - Between novice tennis tournament victories, unexpected soccer wins and continued success from Oakdale High water polo, golf and volleyball athletes, the week represented a huge end to September for collective Mustang programs.
A year after Oakdale High's girls tennis team failed to challenge for the postseason, the squad has emerged as a clear threat to see postseason contests.
The 2014 Nature Valley First Tee Open at Pebble Beach is this weekend, Sept. 26 through 28 and at least one local golfer will be on the links. Fans and spectators will be treated to viewing celebrities, pro golfers, most likely enjoy great weather and also get to see local golf phenom, Mabel Wong.
The Valley Oak League's first cross country meet of the season was hosted at Legion Park in Modesto on Wednesday, Sept. 17 and featured an outstanding effort from the Oakdale Mustangs.
With the preseason winding down, Oakdale's fall sports are gearing up for league play, with some already into their league schedule. The following is a quick glance at some of the Mustangs' week in review.
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With a solid 3-2-3 record thus far, coach Alfredo Quiroga and the Oakdale High School boys soccer team are optimistic about the upcoming regular season.
Friday night football is back at The Corral as the Mustangs hosted longtime rivals, the Sonora Wildcats in the 2014 season opener. Even though Sonora is no longer in the Valley Oak League, the rivalry between the two schools went on for 91 years in league play and still holds up as a big rivalry in California.
The long awaited Oakdale High School football 2014 season is under way. After spring and summer workouts, two-a-days once practices could officially begin earlier this month, and team meetings, the Mustangs hosted a home scrimmage against the Tracy Bulldogs on Saturday, Aug. 23.
Thirty-two local sports legends – including an Oakdale icon – will be inducted into the 2014 Sac-Joaquin Section Hall of Fame later this month. Representing Oakdale High School is decorated basketball coach and athletic director Norm Antinetti.
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10 Social Security facts to know
Every working American should understand these important facts about Social Security.
Nearly every working American pays into the Social Security program, but not everyone understands how benefits work. And most workers will no longer get paper statements that explain how much they have paid into the system and what benefits they are likely to receive in retirement. Here are 10 things everyone should know about Social Security:
Your full retirement age. You can collect the full amount of Social Security you have earned at what the Social Security Administration calls your full retirement age. The full retirement age is 65 for people born in 1937 or earlier. But the full retirement age was gradually increased in two-month increments from 65 and two months for people born in 1938 to 65 and 10 months for those born in 1942. The full retirement age is 66 for baby boomers born between 1943 and 1954. It's scheduled to further increase from 66 and two months for Americans born in 1955 to 66 and 10 months for people born in 1959. And the full retirement age is 67 for everyone born in 1960 or later. Workers who begin receiving Social Security benefits before their full retirement age will receive reduced payments for the rest of their lives.
You get bigger checks if you delay claiming. You can increase your Social Security checks by delaying when you sign up for Social Security. For example, people born in 1943 or later will get 8% larger payments for each year they delay claiming after their full retirement age, up until age 70. After age 70, there is no additional benefit to delaying claiming Social Security. "If you're going to err, err on taking in later," says William Reichenstein, a Baylor University professor and principal of Social Security Solutions. "The risk of running out of money in your lifetime is obviously greatest if one or both of you live a long time, and if that's the case, then it pays to wait. You can't outlive the Social Security benefit."
Married couples have additional claiming options. Married couples are entitled to claim Social Security based on their own work record, or payments worth up to 50% of the higher earner's benefit. And when one spouse dies, the surviving spouse will receive an amount equal to the higher earner's benefit. "The higher earner should base his benefits decision on the age he would be when the second spouse dies," says Reichenstein. "What would probably be the best strategy is for him to wait until he turns 70, because after the death of the first spouse, the survivor keeps the higher benefits." Ex-spouses are also eligible for Social Security benefits if the marriage lasted at least 10 years.
Couples who have reached their full retirement age can even claim spousal payments, and then later switch to payments based on their own work record, which will then be higher due to delayed claiming. "The spouse with the higher salary can file and suspend and the other could receive 50% of that one's benefit for four years and then still get the delayed retirement credit," says Jim Blankenship, a certified financial planner for Blankenship Financial Planning in New Berlin, Ill., and author of "A Social Security Owner's Manual."
Payments are adjusted for inflation. Social Security payments are adjusted each year to keep up with inflation, as measured by the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers. Since automatic cost-of-living adjustments were added to Social Security in 1975, they have ranged from 14.3% in 1980 to zero in 2010 and 2011.
Insurance benefits for younger people. Social Security isn't just for retirees. Working-age people who become disabled and are no longer able to work can qualify for Social Security benefits. And when a worker dies, his or her spouse and children are often eligible for monthly payments.
Electronic payments are now required. Your Social Security check probably won't come via mail. New Social Security recipients have been required to select an electronic payment option since May 2011, and approximately 93% of Social Security and Supplemental Security Income payments are already directly deposited into a bank or credit union account or loaded onto a prepaid debit card. "It costs the government and ultimately taxpayers a little over a dollar for paper checks and about 10 cents for each electronic transaction," says Walt Henderson, director of the electronic fund transfer strategy division at the Treasury Department.
Just my luck, 2033 is my full retirement date. I hope the board of trustees figured in the huge amount of disability payments, lower median wages, and lowest labor force participation rates in 38 years? Also, are all the illegal immigrants/anchor payments figured in once the amnesty begins? Oh well, never really planned to get any anyway. Last, but not least, how does the gay marriage and "spouse" work in the future when it's federally approved. I see much pull from the system and less funding.
Even as a person that will have to contribute more and enjoys the 6.2% raise in late December, why cap income? Even I can see that and think something is better that total collapse.
SS was never meant to be a sole means of support for old age.Granted, some pensions
have ended.By the time you`re old enough for SS you`ve had 50 years of working behind you.
You should have had a written financial plan in place by age 50.Many people havn`t saved
a dime at that age.Don`t expect SS to be the total answer.
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To celebrate the revitalization a cook out was held and kids painted trash cans for the park. The area is currently just open land, but neighbors want to put in a playground, walking paths, and pavilions.
The goal is to make a safe place for kids to hang out.
Rhonda Neal who is working towards for Kennedy Park revitalization said, "I think it's important for every child to have a safe place to go to run, jump, swing freely."
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BRISTOL, UK DECEMBER 18th, 2012: GameTheNews.net, the team turning news into games have released their latest offerings; 'My Cotton Picking Life' a game about the cruelty of child labor in Uzbekistan. The game puts the player in the role of a cotton-picker in the former Soviet state of Uzbekistan, where vast amounts of men, women and children are forced into picking cotton for the enrichment of the regime and to supply cheap material that ends up on the shelves of western stores. The game's designer, Tomas Rawlings remarked, "The game replicates the monotony of the work these children have to do – we challenge the player to see how long they can last as a cotton picker and point out that while they can quit at any time, those forced into doing this sort of work don't have that luxury." The game is free and available now on the Google Playstore and on their website at http://bit.ly/mycottonpickinglife
The game took only a day to create and continues the developers direction of making games that target difficult issues, their previous game being an exploration of the Syrian conflict titled, 'Endgame Syria'. Both projects were created using GameMaker Studio development technology. Game the News is supported by the University of Abertay Dundee's Prototype Fund with additional help from the Pervasive Media Studio in Bristol.


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-- Mary Elizabeth Dallas
TUESDAY, Nov. 15 (HealthDay News) -- Pneumonia is the most
common infection following heart surgery, a new study shows.
The researchers also revealed that most infections occur about
two weeks after an operation -- a week longer than previously
thought. They are slated to present their findings Tuesday at the
American Heart Association (AHA) annual meeting in Orlando,
"It's not what we expected to find," study author Dr. Michael Acker, chief of cardiovascular surgery at the University of Pennsylvania Medical Center in Philadelphia, said in an AHA news release.
After examining more than 5,100 heart surgery patients, whose
average age was 64, the researchers found a total of 742
infections. Of these, 278 infections were considered serious,
including an intestinal infection known as
C. difficile colitis, which affected 1 percent of patients.
Bloodstream infections occurred in 0.7 percent of the patients, and
0.5 percent of patients had deep-incision surgical site infections.
Pneumonia however, was the most common infection, occurring in 2.4
percent of the patients.
The study also revealed that 42 percent of all these major
infections occurred after patients left the hospital.
"Half of these patients had no evidence of infection before they were discharged from the hospital," said Acker. "Then they had to return because of the new infection. One implication is that patients must be followed more closely after discharge."
The study authors noted that the most common surgical procedures
were isolated coronary artery bypass graft and aortic and mitral
valve surgeries. Nearly three-quarters of the operations were
elective surgeries -- not emergencies.
The researchers said several risk factors could increase a
surgical patient's risk for infection, including congestive heart
failure, hypertension, chronic lung disease, using corticosteroids
before surgery, how long patients stay in the hospital and how long
patients are on cardiopulmonary bypass.
They said the next step is to research differences in care, such
as types of surgical dressings, antibiotics and surgical
preparations, to investigate which are associated with the lowest
risk of infection.
A separate study, of 3,700 patients having cardiac
defibrillators implanted, showed that special skin-preparation
procedures, including an antibiotic wash and strict drying time,
reduced infection rates from 1 percent to 0.24 percent a year after
Because both studies were presented at a medical meeting, the
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LinkedIn: Coming of Age
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Professional networking giant LinkedIn (NYSE: LNKD) has managed to silence skeptics when it posted year-end figures. The rapidly growing company has not only managed to demonstrate its ability to grow revenue and members but also laid out the foundation for getting users to frequent the platform. And most importantly the company's business has been growing profitably, unlike numerous other young tech companies.
Strong Reacceleration of User Engagement
A major concern for LinkedIn's investors previously has been the deceleration in user engagement in terms of the number of pages viewed. However, the company introduced newer products like notifications, influencers and endorsements, which have been very successful in driving users to the site. Cumulative page views on desktop are up 10% quarter-over-quarter and ended at 9.8 billion view at year end.
Other metrics of member engagement including comments, likes and shares are at all-time highs. The success of the LinkedIn influencers and SlideShare paves the way for content marketing by companies on LinkedIn's platform, which represents a big monetization opportunity for the company. And also, the LinkedIn's presentation sharing site, SlideShare saw very high levels of user traffic with more than 47 million unique users, which is up 68% year-over-year.
Global Reach and Addressable Market
LinkedIn now has more than 202 million members across more than 200 countries, which represents a growth of 39% year-over-year. An improved technological infrastructure aided in driving user engagement and monetization as well. The addressable market share for LinkedIn is roughly 600 million professionals around the globe.
The addressable market share of LinkedIn is much lower than social networking rival Facebook (NASDAQ: FB), but the mission of both the companies differ substantially in terms of the user segments they want to reach. The threat of Facebook is still present but Facebook is more focused on global consumer engagement, and less on the professional networking aspect.
LinkedIn's global reach is very apparent, at the end of 2012 almost 64% of total LinkedIn members are from outside the U.S. With an increased focus and heavy investments in product innovation, user engagement should gain momentum in the future. At the end of 2012, LinkedIn was the 25th most visited web property in the world.
Solid Numbers across the Board
The company recorded its first year with almost $1 billion in revenues. In 2012, LinkedIn's top line grew a staggering 86% year-over-year and ended at $972.3m. Its bottom line is going in the right direction, and now stands at $22 million for 2012. Its EPS is up substantially as well and stood at $0.19 which is up from $0.11 from last year. As a result the stock has been hitting new all-time highs for the past few days.
Talent Solutions Growing As Anticipated; Subscription Revenue Growing Faster than Expected
Once again revenues from Talent solutions saw rapid growth and came in at $161 million, which is a 90% year-over-year increase. LinkedIn's hiring segment has been the major driver of total revenues accounted for more than 53% of total revenue in the Q4 2012. LinkedIn's talent solutions should gain more customers as the firm continues to roll out localized versions of its web portal and also recruiting solutions, along with a price increase in certain developed markets.
LinkedIn has consistently been the beneficiary at the expense of recruiting platform and rival, Monster Worldwide (NYSE: MWW). Even though, Monster has a partnership with Facebook, the company is still facing a secular decline. In Q4 2012, Monster's revenues were down 10% year-over-year, and the company is still on the lookout for a buyer.
The LinkedIn's subscription revenues are primarily driven by sales and marketing professionals trying to land new business. As a result, the segment as a whole is getting strong momentum with revenues growing 79% on a year-over-year basis to end $59.4 million.
Mobile and Advertising Represent Big Opportunities
As consumers are increasingly leaning towards mobile, LinkedIn is in a great position to capitalize. LinkedIn's mobile footing is becoming increasingly stronger with almost 30% of job viewers now accessing LinkedIn from mobile devices. Almost 27% of unique members are coming from mobile-based devices which are up from 15% in Q4 2011. In addition, LinkedIn is working on rolling out promoted sponsor content on desktop and on mobile, which represents another great monetization opportunity.
In addition, LinkedIn's marketing segment also performed well with revenues growth of 68% year-over-year. The increased number of ads portrayed on the platform was the key driver and represents a big opportunity for future monetization. Unlike other Internet companies, LinkedIn's main revenue source is not from advertisements, and can aid in growing its top line in the future.
The Takeaway
The company's strategy going forward is to expand its membership base across the globe and increased monetization stemming from delivering great value to the corporate clients and customers alike. However, LinkedIn is still retains its position as a recruiting site as most of its revenues stem in from selling subscriptions to recruiters.
The company's management is projecting a strong 2013 with a top-line growth of 45%-48%, which was great news for the stock. The strong growth prospects of LinkedIn going forward warrants a valuation premium on the firm. However, the company's recent run up led to the stock price incorporating most of the valuation premium, which limits the near term upside.
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Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney regained frontrunner status in the tangled race for the Republican nomination for President Tuesday with wins in the Michigan and Arizona primaries.
But the wins — while significant — still show Romney has a long fight ahead in his pursuit of the nomination.
His win in Michigan — his self-declared "home" state — was a narrow one, just three percentage points over former Senator Rick Santorum while he scored a more impressive victory of 20 percentage points in Arizona.
The remaining two contenders — former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich and Texas Congressman Ron Paul — traded the race for last place in the double-header: In Arizona, Gingrich came in third with 16 percent with Paul last with eight and in Michigan Paul captured third with 12 percent with Gingrich bringing up the rear with seven percent.
For Romney — trailing in the polls by as much as 15 percent just 10 days ago — the win in Michigan was important.
"Yes, it was close but Michigan may be a turning point for Romney," GOP strategist Anne Williams told Capitol Hill Blue. "He turned it around when it counted."
"We didn't win by a lot, but we won by enough," Romney said after his Michigan win.
Santorum, in losing, delivered a rambling 40-minute monologue that failed to deliver any centralized message.
"They didn't know who were were a month ago but now they do," Santorum said at one point.
Exit polls showed economic issues and an ability to beat President Barack Obama drove voter concerns. Social issues — Santorum's breat and butter — took a back seat.
Reported Alan Fram and Jennifer Agiesta of The Associated Press:
Mitt Romney drew strength from Republican loyalists and all but the most conservative voters on Tuesday to claim victory in a grueling GOP presidential primary in his native state of Michigan, an exit poll of voters showed.
Rick Santorum was bolstered by the most ardent conservatives and people whose political views are strongly colored by their religious beliefs, the survey showed. But with Michigan viewed as a solid opportunity for the former Pennsylvania senator to weaken Romney's candidacy, Santorum failed to win more than a modest margin among blue-collar voters — those without college degrees — despite wooing them with populist, made-in-America fervor and his grandfather's coal miner roots.
Romney, the former Massachusetts governor, also cruised to an easy victory in Arizona's GOP presidential contest by winning across nearly all categories of age, income, education and ideology, exit poll results showed there.
In both states, the economy was the dominant issue on voters' minds, as it has been in every state to vote so far. And as he has in every state where voters have been surveyed but South Carolina, Romney triumphed decisively among people who named the economy as their chief concern.
Santorum hurt his chances with a series of gaffes leading up to the primaries, including using robo calls to try and lure Democrats to vote for him.
GOP strategist Curt Anderson calls Santorum "badly wounded" after the twin losses Tuesday.
The losses also raise questions about the long-term prospects for Gingrich, who has failed to translate his upset win in South Carolina earlier this year into momentum. Gingrich now must pin his campaign future on Georgia in next week's Super Tuesday primaries.
Romney also faces a test next Tuesday in Ohio. He should win in Massachusetts, Vermont, Idaho and Virginia but Tennessee, Oklahoma and North Dakota could go for Santorum.
"Super Tuesday could be the clincher," Williams says. "Or it could continue the chaos."
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Victory for whom? Nothing changes when it comes to women and gays wanting equal respect. It is no longer the candidate who rules the Empire but the political parties themselves. The movement into a Christian Nation will not be stopped. Catholic or LDS; it makes no difference.
The citizens of the United States demand that the Constitution list the prohibitions to make all follow the same path into salvation. Well, they can have the damn nation and all the weak-ass people who will never think for themselves. I'm with Senator Snowe in her giving up working for her constituents. Constituents do not want freedoms. Turn the Congressional building into an American Vatican; I won't stop it. The question is whether we buy into the Pope or the Prophet.
Interesting breakdown of voters. Note the religious, women and younger vote.
Interesting numbers. Apparently American women want to be told what not to do. I'm old enough to remember how women celebrated the end of WW2 but that seems to have faded behind whatever the churches are offering in the way of rules.
Well, then the churches had better open orphanages for unwanted babies and unwanted pregnant teens. I've often wondered where the American ideals for independent lives went. Did the television suck them all away? I swear that the collective IQs for women have fallen below normal.
In my world, the women run the board of directors for many of our major corporations but now those same corporations are the enemy of the masses.
The only way to save this nation is to pull the States away from the federal government and let the people decide how much government we want. But possibly, the television has done the harm to the development of the kid's brains. From now on they will all have to be told what not to do.
Maybe wee should pit Romney against Obama on "Dancing with the Stars" and put the winner in the white house.
My generation is dying out and television will be the new law and order.
Come November, it looks like we are once again going to be given a choice between voting for Hitler or Stalin.
As far as the Republican nomination is concerned, the only question now is who Mr. Romney is going to select as his running mate.
Revelations like this one have to make one wonder if Romney even has full use of his facilities.
Mitt Romney 'Remembers' A Michigan Event That Took Place 9 Months Before He Was Born
What is usually thought of people that believe they were at events that they never actually attended?
This just in, Arizona primary also suspected of election fraud. This brings us to 4 states where fraud is said to have aided Mitt Romney.
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Bad Lip Reading of the Day: Bad Lip Reading somehow manages to make GOP presidential candidate Rick Perry sound halfway coherent.
Good lord I love this so much I cried twice.
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Watch this.
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Ohio voters to decide if $700M bond issue expands investment in high-tech economy.
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