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Mobile phone camera technology has come a long way in recent years, from the substandard VGA offerings of yesteryear to the compact camera-challenging smartphones of today. Even the most basic device is now able to offer a dizzying array of options for the photography-conscious consumer, including intelligent ISO, wide-angle lenses and face recognition.
At the very top end of the camera phone market, The Nokia N8 has long been considered the benchmark by which others are measured. Boasting a 12 megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss optics, xenon flash and autofocus, its arrival showcased just what was possible when taking dedicated digital camera features and placing them into a smartphone.
However, the new Sony Xperia S looks set to steal the Nokia's crown. The Japanese manufacturer's flagship unit not only matches the Nokia's megapixel count, it also includes super-fast capture and the impressive Exmor R sensor technology, the very same sensor that can be found in Sony's high-end compacts.
Both handsets certainly impress on paper, but which has the best image capturing capability in the real world? We decided to compare the devices in three key photographic areas to see which performs its duties to the highest standard. The areas under the spotlight are:
- Point-and-Shoot Mode
- Landscape Mode
- Macro Mode
Point-and-Shoot Mode
When used as an out-of-the pocket snapper, the Xperia S cannot fail to impress. Its ability to shoot from standby in just 2.2 seconds by simply holding down the shutter button means the device is ready to go virtually as soon as you see the shot. This, when combined with the intuitive on-screen interface means that those special moments can be captured as they happen. Our test images gleaned high quality results showing good colour saturation and little loss of clarity.
The Nokia N8 wasn't able to match the Sony unit as a point-and-shoot device, the lag when going from a locked unit being far longer than that exhibited by the Xperia S. The on-screen interface is competent rather than impressive but the compact size of the handset does aid composition when putting together a shot. Image clarity and saturation is broadly similar to that of the Sony with only marginal differences in sharpness.
Overall, the Xperia S is clearly the stronger of the two devices in this department. Its super-fast capture alone is enough to impress the user and the ease of use when shooting quickly makes it more competent out of the pocket than the slower Nokia device.
Landscape Mode
When composing more considered shots – such as landscape photography – the N8 is really able to show its strengths. The Carl Zeiss optics system ensures a sense of realism within the image and optical performance is outstanding, with no border degradation and impressive resolved detail. Our test images produced strong results, particularly in cloud detail, where the depth of tone was clearly evident.
The Xperia S was similarly competent when composing landscape images and the Exmor R CMOS sensor really pulls out the very best of the image, with colour saturation of a high standard and tonal range balanced across the board. Additionally, the f/2.4 lens aperture gives the processor as much light as possible to work with, as is evident in our test shots.
Both handsets excel when putting together landscape images, with each playing on their respective strengths of high quality optics and a top-end sensor in order to create photographs with clarity and depth. The larger 4.3-inch screen of the Xperia is of some benefit here; the N8's 3.5-inch display meaning composition is slightly more difficult. However, this is a small gripe and we see it is a dead heat between the handsets in this department.
Macro Mode
For the keen photographer macro mode is a vital feature (particularly in wildlife and still-life image capture) and the Xperia S really is able to shine here. The conveniently programmed auto-macro setting captures close-ups with quite frankly dazzling clarity and exceptional detail. The Exmor R sensor really is able to flex its muscles in this mode, providing results that easily equal the majority of dedicated compact cameras.
In comparison, the N8's macro credentials are somewhat disappointing. Extreme close-ups are simply not possible and the camera struggled to lock a strong focus in our tests, even at conservative distances. The mode is not entirely redundant but it is not one that inspired us.
Although competent, the N8 really is no match for the Xperia S as a serious macro camera. The Sony device exudes quality in this mode, something that sets it apart from the pack and the auto-macro functionality makes capturing high-quality close-ups a breeze.
Despite both handsets providing an engaging image capturing experience and each yielding impressive results, Sony's Xperia S is the clear winner here. The combination of swift image capture, excellent colour saturation and impressive low-light capability make the handset a top-drawer compact-camera equivalent. There seemed to be no situation in our testing that could push the Sony handset beyond its limits. The Exmor R sensor is a revelation and as such the image output of the camera is consistently of a high quality.
The Nokia N8, although not matching the Xperia S in a number of areas, certainly does not shame itself though. The Carl Zeiss optics provide distortion-free images and the xenon flash gives indoor shots a realistic sheen. The macro setting was a letdown and out-of-the-pocket speed gave a sluggish feel to proceedings at times, but the device still felt top-drawer in most photographic situations.
Overall, both of these handsets provide credence to the argument that the modern smartphone really is a valid alternative to the digital compact camera, and with rumours of the forthcoming Nokia 803 handset suggesting optical zoom and a super-large sensor, the bar looks set to be lifted even higher in the near future.
Edit: You can now view hi res versions of our test shots (including shots testing the flash on both handsets) by clicking here.


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Mass. to invest nearly $54 million in North Shore colleges
Visiting the North Shore on Wednesday, Gov. Deval Patrick used a speech before the North Shore Chamber of Commerce to announce two major capital budget investments at Salem State University and North Shore Community College.
Mass. Lt. Gov. Tim Murray resigns to head up Worcester Chamber of Commerce
Massachusetts Lieutenant Governor Tim Murray today announced he will resign from his job at the Statehouse to head the Worcester Chamber of Commerce.
Gov. Deval Patrick on Boston bomber burial: 'It's the family's issue'
Governor Deval Patrick today weighed in on the controversy surrounding burial plans for Boston bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev, telling reporters in New Bedford that the responsibility rests not with the state or federal government, but with Tsarnaev's family.
Food for the Soul: Boston Bites Back fundraiser just announced
We're all familiar with the concept of comfort food. Must be why chefs Ken Oringer (Clio, Toro, Coppa) and Ming Tsai (Blue Ginger, Blue Dragon) — along with Governor Patrick, Mayor Menino and ARAMARK food services — have put together Boston Bites Back, a fundraiser to both bring together the community in the wake of recent tragedy and raise money for Boston Marathon bombing victims.
One Fund Boston over $21 million — and counting
One Fund Boston, established to help the victims of the Boston Marathon bombings, has already raised more than $21 million.
Mass. Senate adopts $800 million tax plan for transportation
During a rare Saturday session, legislators yesterday cleared a transportation bill that would raise gas, tobacco and business taxes in Massachusetts by $500 million and eventually dedicate as much as $800 million a year in new revenues for transportation.
Massachusetts lawmakers release $500 million transportation plan
Legislators today released a plan that rejects a $1.9 billion revenue plan proposed by Gov. Deval Patrick that included a hike in the state income tax to pay not only for modernizing the state's transportation system, but also for new education initiatives.
MBTA budget would raise fares without state aid
MBTA fares will go up an average of 19 percent unless the transit agency receives sizable state funding, under a budget plan recommended on Thursday.
Hundreds to rally at Mass. State House in support of Gov. Patrick's tax plan
Hundreds of advocates for state services are expected to rally today in support of Governor Deval Patrick's plan to increase taxes and spending on transportation and education.
Boston Stay Up: Two Suffolk University students push for T service until 3 a.m., 7 days a week
Boston Stay Up wants "a better, more vibrant nightlife for the residents of the city of Boston," and they hope late-night T service can make that happen.

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Remember when it was fun to fly the friendly skies? Back when flight attendants were called stewardesses, traveling by airplane was special. Meals were served and the cabin crew was glad to see you. Passengers dressed up, there was plenty of seat room and screaming babies were strapped to the wing. (Just checking to see if you were paying …
Theres a Facebook post going around that features a 91-year-old woman who is A) Lovely, slender and blonde and B) Dancing up a storm. Shes gliding across a slick dance floor, shagging like theres no tomorrow. Shes dancing with guys in their 20s and wearing them out. Its a beautiful thing.
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Ive been paying a lot of attention to advertising signs and billboards while on the road lately. I dont text and drive during my frequent travels, but I do take the occasional peek at the signs along the way.
Isnt it funny how we obsess over the little things?
I was lamenting times passage the other day in a Facebook post, about how a person seems to have all the time in the world when he has nothing to look forward to, but the moment you find someone you really like and would love to spend all your time with, somebody upstairs hits the fast forward button and before you know it, your times up, shes …
Im clumsy. Awkward. A klutz. Always have been.
It is well documented that I am not a handyman.
I hate heat, so this is not my favorite season. Actually, in South Carolina we have only two seasons: Hot, and Christmas. Its not Christmas.
We live in a pastoral little hamlet, Widdle Baby and I.
The defiant cry of outrage, Im not going to take this lying down! you all have heard before.
Life as I know it has become manifested in the dim, blinking brake lights in the distance, having left me behind.
I have to stop watching HGTV. Its giving me a complex.
Never let it be said that Im not a sentimental guy.
Last year it was the Summer of Monopoly a golf shirt the color of every street on a Monopoly board.
Remember the mean kids in high school? The ones who did mean stuff to impress their mean friends, then laughed about it, because they were mean?
In my defense, it looked cool and refreshing. Cool as in temperature wise, not style, and refreshing, as in maybe a little aromatic relief from this ridiculous heat.
Theres never a dull moment at Crazy Acres.
Thanks to Facebook, I know now which Brady Bunch kid Id be, what kind of dog I am and how long I would survive a zombie apocalypse. (Jan, beagle and forevermy husband is handy with a shotgun, and I swing a mean cast iron skillet. I think wed be OK. You thought I was going to say I dont believe in zombies, didnt you?)
I drive a lot between here and Atlanta, sometimes twice in a month.
This is an update on my very first Fanfare for the Common Man column titled An Ode to Jeffrey.
Id like to thank all who have written, called, visited, emailed and texted since my mothers death. Youve soothed me and made me remember the good times. Some of you posed interesting questions. So, here are the answers and a few memories you might enjoy.
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Just how many pets are there? Back when I first started this project, I had almost everything together in fairly short order. Then I blinked, and the pet population exploded! And every time I thought I had them all, more would pop up. So chances are NCsoft will throw another one into the mix by the time you read this, but we'll forge ahead anyhow; it's time to get this guide out there to help all those who wish to adopt the cute cuddliness of some little critter (just one look in those big puppy/panda/bulldozer eyes, and you know you're a goner) or even those who just want to know where that pet they just saw comes from. So regardless if whether you're in the market for one pet or just have the urge to collect them all, welcome to the Aion menagerie.


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The speech, which I will post here later, covered a lot of ground, but hovered around three of my ongoing compositional interests: Classical heritage, spoken text and musical humor.
Forty-five minutes, 2200 words and nine recorded excerpts later, I opened the floor to questions. Tony had warned me that the students were often shy, but he forgot to warn them – they had plenty to ask me. The questions were all good ones — challenging and insightful.
A side-note: some in the audience were amused at the flask I kept taking swigs from during the speech – it looked for all the world like I was tippling from a bottle of gin. During the question-and-answer session, I assured them that it was water – and very tasty water at that.
At 12:00 sharp, Dr. Woike had to put an end to the questions because of time constraints. I was then ushered into a large green room where about a hundred students sat on chairs, tables and the floor. These students turned out to be members of a music literature class taught by Willard Zirk. Zirk had collected questions from the students, written on little slips of paper, and shot them to me. The questions covered a wide range of pertinent topics: my compositional process and preferences, the future of music, etc. The class had studied a score and recording of my Amadeus ex machina, so there were technical questions as well. They had gone through the entire piece, identifying all of the connections to Mozart's 40th Symphony. I wouldn't be surprised if they found some that I didn't realize were there.
We went straight from the literature class to an orchestra rehearsal: Conductor Kevin Miller was brushing up Amadeus ex machina. The piece was just about ready for performance, but they still spent an hour and a half on it, fine tuning every entrance and gesture. I tried to give them helpful feedback, but they were already very well prepared.
At 2:30, Tony took me back to the hotel. My three-and-a-half hours of interacting with these students were very invigorating: they were an inspiring and dedicated bunch, just as a friend of mine, who used to teach there, had told me.
After a chatty dinner, we headed back to Pease Auditorium for the evening concert played by faculty, students and guest artists. The concert was free, and well attended. Four of my works were performed: Facade (1983) for violin and piano, Dunigan Variations (1991) for four flutes, Big Brothers (2004) for saxophones, vibe and piano, and Furies and Muses (1997) for bassoon and string quartet.
In between, they premiered two great little pieces for horn by students, winners of a competition sponsored by faculty hornist Willard Zirk. This was a great idea: I'm going to push for something similar at NC School of the Arts. Faculty members get new works for their instruments, student composers get a professional challenge to rise to, and everybody gets to hear a premiere.
After the concert, there was a lavish reception, which certainly made me feel quite well treated, after which Tony took me back to the hotel.
I'm trying to figure out how to describe the many vivid and revealing discussions I had with Tony Iannacone. As I mentioned in my last post, we have many friends, colleagues and acquaintances in common. I don't want to betray any confidences, though, so I'll keep what I've learned to myself until I can figure an appropriate way to share a wealth of information I think many would find quite helpful and interesting.
On a personal note: right before the concert, a very familiar looking man came up to me and introduced himself as Tim Dillon. I did a double-take before I realized he was a cousin I hadn't seen in 40 years. He didn't look familiar from 40 years ago — after all, we were children then — but he looked like he could have been a long-lost brother. It was a lovely surprise.


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VIDEO: Samsung Galaxy Tab Commercial Uses Same Girl From Apple Ad
Posted on January 3, 2012
With Apple and Samsung battling each other in court over product design, this latest bit is rather interesting. It looks as though Samsung decided to hire the same young actress Apple used on their iPhone 4S ad, for their own Galaxy Tab 8.9 ad.
The girl isn't the only thing borrowed though, as the overall commercial itself is highly remenicent of the Apple ad. Watch the comparison below (thanks XPrince007X).
So what do you guys think? You think Samsung made this move to mock Apple directly? Or do you think this whole thing is just one big coincidence? I mean, Samsung's TV spot is only aired in Korea, so I do find it a bit strange that they would use the same girl. Oh well. Maybe people are just looking into this too much.
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Two Fatah men killed after another truce announced in Gaza
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Two Palestinians were killed and six others injured early Wednesday in battles between Hamas and Fatah in Gaza City, just hours after the factions agreed to hold fire for the second time in a week.
The two slain men were identified as members of the Palestinian Preventative Security Forces, allied with Fatah faction. They were killed when an anti-tank missile was fired at a police position in the city.
Hamas and Fatah security forces late Tuesday started withdrawing from parts of Gaza City at 11 P.M., security sources and witnesses said, after a week of violence left 14 dead and dozens wounded.
Gaza residents reported gunfire between rival fighters minutes after the truce, which was brokered by Egyptian mediators, went into effect.
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- Gaza Strip: Truce collapses with five dead in Hamas-Fatah clashes
- Gaza Strip: Hamas member killed in clashes with Fatah
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- Palestinian truce holds as US to provide aid to PA security forces
- Gaza Strip: Another truce declared after at least 14 killed in Fatah-Hamas clashes


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Neil Patel recently announced that he has joined the Founders Co-op. The Founders Co-op has a goal to invest between $10,000 and $250,000 in a number of niche software start ups. Neil has said these startups should be in Seattle or be willing to relocate there if they are interested in receiving the investment.
The investment group stresses that they offer three valuable assets to the companies that they select including investment dollars, technical expertise, and professional introductions to others who can assist in all facets of creating and implementing a successful startup. Reading over their website I also think it is important to note part of their criteria:
Our specific focus is on niche opportunities that require limited capital to demonstrate market traction and generate meaningful revenue.
This means applicants better have a solid business model and a strong distribution or marketing mechanism that is going to introduce your product to the masses. If you are interested in this opportunity use the application template on their website or leave them a note on Neil's initial post.


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|The Supply Side of Health Care
April 15, 2014 - There is a common assertion that health care is over one-sixth (or about 18 percent) of the economy. This
conclusion, however, is based only on a measure of health care demand. It is much more difficult to identify
a corresponding ratio in the supply side data of the economy, that is, in terms of value added and employment.
Our work reconciles information about the supply and demand sides of the national health sector. We use
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Inforum worked in cooperation with Mitre to perform this research.
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United States economy. Some of the notable results include shale gas's impact on future carbon emissions levels and energy prices.
|The Manufacturing Resurgence: What It Could Mean for the U.S. Economy
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Wren Blair, the first general manager and head coach of the Minnesota North Stars, has died at the age of 87.
Blair passed away on Wednesday at his home in Whitby, Ontario.
Blair built the Whitby Dunlops into two-time Allan Cup champions in the late 1950's as well as world champions in 1958.
As a scout, he was responsible for bringing Bobby Orr to the OHL's Oshawa Generals and subsequently, the Boston Bruins.
Blair was then tapped to lead the expansion North Stars when they debuted in the 1967-68 NHL season. Nicknamed "The Bird", Blair was known for his stormy demeanour behind the bench.
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Our goal is to be a nationally recognized liberal arts university of choice – known for our excellence in building leaders for tomorrow, developing patterns of lifelong learning, positioning our graduates for success in their professional, personal and spiritual lives and providing an unparalleled quality of caring within our university community.
Lenoir-Rhyne University Mission Statement
In pursuit of the development of the whole person, Lenoir-Rhyne University seeks to liberate mind and spirit, clarify personal faith, foster physical wholeness, build a sense of community, and promote responsible leadership for service in the world.
As an institution of the North Carolina Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, the University holds the conviction that wholeness of personality, true vocation, and the most useful service to God and the world are best discerned from the perspective of Christian faith.
As a community of learning, the University provides programs of undergraduate, graduate, and continuing study committed to the liberal arts and sciences as a foundation for a wide variety of careers and as guidance for a meaningful life.
Lenoir-Rhyne University Statement of Values
Lenoir-Rhyne University espouses a set of values designed to inform us, as members of this educational community, in our personal development and our interactions with others. These values establish our principles of operation as an organization. They furnish guidance and assurance to each member of our community, and they help us to see how everyone's contributions improve the life of our college.
These principles are made manifest through our daily actions, and they are fully realized only when embraced by everyone in our community. Constant and consistent attention to these core values will cultivate the continuous improvement of our institution, will assist us in the achievement of our mission, and will direct us toward realizing our vision as a college.
- Excellence…We will strive for excellence in everything we do. We will continuously cultivate our intellectual, physical, and spiritual growth. We will develop our talents and abilities to their fullest extents.
- Integrity…We will act with integrity at all times. We will respect and be honest with each other. We will take personal responsibility for our words and our actions.
- Care…We will care about others in our learning and working relationships. We will be responsible stewards of our resources. We will support each other and work together toward the common good.
- Curiosity…We will learn from our community, past and present. We will confront important issues with humility and open minds. We will embrace the gains attained from the diversity of people and perspectives.
Lenoir-Rhyne University Common Learning Goals
Lenoir-Rhyne University's Learning Goals rest upon three foundations, developed from the University Mission Statement:
- Integrated Learning: "In pursuit of the development of the whole person. . ." To be a fully developed person, one must know that each of the three broad categories of learning defined in the common learning goals - care and responsibility, knowledge and understanding, and communication and rhetoric - must work together simultaneously.
- World Engagement: "Lenoir-Rhyne University . . . seeks to build a sense of community and promote responsible leadership for service to the world." A full understanding of the world and a spirit of openness will yield a call to service and action as we work in communities at every level.
- Christian Perspective: ". . . the perspective of the Christian faith." To fulfill our mission as a Christian institution, the University shall foster caring for others, humility, fellowship, a sense of vocation, and faith.
The common learning goals, when implemented across the entire curriculum, will yield a discerning, curious and effective thinker, responsive to the needs of the world.
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Lenoir-Rhyne graduates will demonstrate a sense of personal integrity and an awareness of their responsibilities as stewards and citizens of the world. Furthermore, they will exhibit a commitment to morality and to lives of service.
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• care and concern for personal wellbeing,
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• care and concern for learning;
• awareness of the world beyond the self in an open and intercultural way;
• rigorous ethical understanding;
• dedication to vocation; and
• the realization of these in action and service.
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Lenoir-Rhyne graduates will interpret the world, using appropriate tools drawn from relevant bodies of knowledge both to grapple with and to attempt answers to enduring questions.
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• engage the knowledge, the modes of inquiry, and the enduring questions of the Liberal Arts and Sciences;
• engage the unknown and solve problems creatively;
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REDFORD (WKZO) -- Authorities in Redford Township have filed charges against a 64-year-old man after it was revealed he had been living with the corpse of a woman on his couch.
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Archived:Send via E-mail fails in Nokia Eseries devices with a 3rd party MTM (Known Issue)
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Trying to send an attachment from the gallery via e-mail fails with "Feature Not Supported" error on Nokia Eseries devices when a 3rd party MTM component is installed.
This problem occurs when the following function is not implemented by the 3rd party MTM:
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GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) - Packers linebacker Dave Robinson has been elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Robinson was a standout on the tough defenses in the 1960s which helped Green Bay win NFL Championships and Super Bowl titles.
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Regulatory arbitrage of the day, Barclays edition
Nils Pratley and Neil Unmack both have good columns on the latest bit of regulatory arbitrage by Barclays. Essentially, the UK bank is taking $12.3 billion of toxic assets and replacing them with a $12.6 billion loan to some kind of special-purpose entity which exists to own those assets. By doing so, Barclays gives all the upside on that toxic debt to the new vehicle, called Protium; in return, it gets lower balance-sheet volatility, since the loan to Protium doesn't need to be marked to market every day. The total amount of capital that Barclays has at risk will go up; meanwhile, the degree to which Barclays' shareholders will have any degree of transparency will go sharply down.
The fact that the UK regulators are letting Barclays get away with this is very depressing — and yet another sign that in the world of high finance, we've learned nothing, and nothing has changed. For all the grand rhetoric which will be ladled on in Pittsburgh this weekend, the base-case scenario now is that nothing substantive is going to happen at all when it comes to regulatory reform.
If Barclays had been bailed out by tax-payers the move would be outrageous – but it wasn't. So as long as the transactions are legal and shareholders are happy then it's no big deal.
It's capitalism. Greed, short-term profits, the pursuit of bonuses, cosy deals with pals. Nothing's changed.
Can you expand a bit – how has the amount of capital at risk gone up? Is it just 12.6>12.3? or is there something else going on? Why has the transparency to shareholders gone sharply down? Can't shareholders find out about what's going on at Protium as often and easily as they can obtain information about the value of toxic assets marked to market if they were still held by Barclays?
You should google R3 capital and Lehman. Same trick, different company (or is it really a different company?).
did nobody have to kick in equity capital? does barclays own all the equity of protium?
if there is enough equity capital at protium, then, sure, this makes sense.
article in housingwire differs from what you say.
they say that the assets remain on barclays' balance sheet for regulatory cap purposes and that this move serves to lower balance sheet volatility for investors, not for regulatory capital purposes.
i don't know the truth, but this story differs from yours:
http://www.housingwire.com/2009/09/17/ba rclays-sells-123bn-of-assets-to-protium- finance/


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Linux developers Canonical has released important security updates for the Ubuntu kernel, strongly recommending upgrades for releases 6.06 LTS, 7.10 and 8.04 LTS and corresponding versions of Kubuntu, Edubuntu and Xubuntu.
The updates became necessary after the discovery of numerous security flaws in the Linux kernel. The direct-10 subsystem fails to validate certain structures, tmpfs implementation is faulty and the NFSv4 does not correctly handle file ACLs. All of these bugs are capable of causing the system to crash or result in a Denial of Service.
A detailed list of bugs is published on the Ubuntu Security Notice USN-659-1. The bug fixes can be applied using the Synaptic, Aptitude and other package-management tools, with a reboot necessary to complete the process.
Additional information is aimed at Ubuntu 8.04 (Hardy Heron) users; with the update pocket disabled, the kernel upgrade will include an unavoidable ABI change and the kernel will be given a new version number. All third party kernel modules will have to be recompiled and reinstalled. Drivers from Ubuntu's own package "linux-restricted-modules" will be updated automatically.
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In anticipation of Friday's storm, the state Department of Public Health today warned residents of the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning.
With the potential for blizzard-like conditions and large amounts of snowfall with tomorrow's storm, a chance for power outages and deep snow could cause dangerous levels of carbon monoxide to buildup in homes and cars, the health department said in a news release.
In the event of a power outage, residents are reminded to use portable generators safely and not bring outdoor grilling devices inside the home for cooking or warmth. Exhaust from portable generators and outdoor grills contain carbon monoxide.
Opening windows and doors and operating fans is not sufficient to prevent the buildup of CO in a home, the health department said.
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I grew up at Jakarta City/Indonesia, I'm short and I'm willing to help other,but I'm shy though. am just Human being 'n ordinary girl, I can b sad, can b angry,am not perfect, not smart,nothing special from me...!!!! can b shy, 'n Happy and so on. I love Photograph,Music, Computer, Readings, Play the piano, 'n play the violin. . i am a little bit shy on the first contact!!!!! I don't wanna be like anyone else,I wanna be an individual,Not like the pretty girls you see in the story books,JUST ME (:I'm not that Cinderella.
I don't smoke.
I don't party every weekend.
I don't wear three inches of makeup.
I don't put sultry pictures of my bra showing online.
I don't make out with loads of guys, or other girls, to get attention.
I'm a girl, and I'm me.
And I'm not going to change for anyone.
i just wanna say...
If you are not GRATEFUL for what you have, you will never be able to be happy and get what you want." (*^_^*)
life is to precious to worry about stupid shit. so have fun, go party and fall in love. say what you wanna say, do what you wanna do.
***) i don't care
if you're black, white, straight, bisexual, gay, lesbian, short, tall, fat, skinny, rich or poor.
If you're nice to me, I'll be nice to you. Simple as that.
That's why I want to add u, can I do that? or u can join with me.
For sure, I love to capture every beauty spots in My place with my camera. So hope u enjoy and have the experience to feel this beautiful world thru some photos that we have here.
what u see is what u get, im no better than u and u no better than me, we r all equal in my eyes..live my life with whatever i have been given and will do my best with it
If u don't know me, don't judge me
If you want to know me, look inside your heart.
Trust your self...
You know more...
Than you think you do.
Whatever you are, be a good one
You can't always have happiness but you can always give it..
(Btw Don't Really Know What I'm Supposed to Write Here,I don't know what my stories mean,they're just out there.I'm not good with words. I just say the first thing that comes into my head,I just want to write stories that have to do with real life situations,Letting your mind create whatever you want.)
Have a wonderful day everyone!!!!
With Love : Mitha Razak
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Anyhoo, if you are interested in learning how yourself, trot on over to this marvellous tutorial by Grumperina. My inability to each myself should have no reflection on her thorough, well photographed explanation.
So there you have it. Another spiffy trick added to my knitting arsenal!
On a more sombre note, rest in peace Dina Rabinovich. The columns she wrote for the Guardian, exploring her way along the mine-ridden path that is a breast cancer journey will stay with me for a long, long time, serving as a continual reminder as to how lucky I am, and how I should never, ever take a moment for granted. My thoughts, heavy and sad, are with her and her beloved family today, and I'm sure they will be for quite some time.


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Given that the spill was 1200 gallons... I may have seriously botched the math, but I think that equates to about 145m of pipeline. Given that the company manages 15000miles of pipeline, 145m between shut-off measures sounds pretty good.
It's not pretty for the neighborhood, but it really is small potatoes.


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Norpoint Gun Range owner stresses safety
By John WolcottHBJ Freelance Writer
ARLINGTON — Think it's time to arm yourself for protection?News stories about home invasions, street encounters with criminals and an increase in the number of permits issued for carrying concealed weapons have spurred many people to think about buying guns for self-defense.Women, particularly, are buying guns for protection because they often feel vulnerable. That's why expert gun instructor Brian Hallaq has developed some important guidance, warnings and training to help people prepare for handling guns in threatening situations, as well as how to avoid harming yourself.Hallaq, a King County attorney, co-owns Norpoint Gun Range in Arlington. A proactive advocate for gun training and safety, he wants customers who are unfamiliar with guns but feel they need the protection."We like to make money with our business, of course, but we bought the gun range and store in 2007 primarily to educate people about how to use and handle weapons safely," he said. "At the same time, our facility provides shooters with opportunities for maintaining their skills, as well as serving people who enjoy becoming more proficient in shooting or knowing where to buy a variety of guns."Hallaq's motivation came from his law practice. As a partner in BTA Lawgroup in Federal Way, he saw many people in court because of gun-related crimes or accidents, including people who just wanted to protect themselves and thought a gun would be the answer, without training or orientation.Already familiar with firearms, he still took a training course himself, but felt it wouldn't do much for him. What Hallaq discovered was that he didn't know as much as he thought about his weapon and sometimes wasn't handling it safely. That really opened his eyes, he said."Somehow, people feel that just owning a gun makes them safe," he said. "I used to be one of those people. Then I found out I'd lost touch with gun safety. Eventually I progressed through more classes, became a certified firearms instructor and then found the opportunity to buy the Norpoint facility. Believe me, we came into this business with an agenda — to teach people about gun safety."All Norpoint classes are designed to improve marksmanship, teach gun safety and instill the mental attitude needed to own a firearm. But Hallaq's real passion is teaching people about the safe, defensive use of handguns."A classic situation is a grandmother who hears about crime on the rise and goes to buy a gun," he said. "Typically, she'll be sold a very small revolver that's cute and fits easily in her hand. Then she finds it hurts to shoot it and it's difficult to aim, so it ends up in the bedroom dresser, waiting for a grandchild to find it."Those kinds of situations can be headed off, he said."It's a good sign when someone says they'd like to buy a gun but they think they might be dangerous with it, hurting someone or causing an accident," Hallaq said. "They're the ones who will seek training. The person I really worry about is the inexperienced shooter who has a cavalier attitude toward guns and feels that simply having a gun protects them. They're often so arrogant that they get careless, their mind is off elsewhere or they've got new equipment and treat it too casually.""You can't take a bullet back, you have to train people before that happens," Hallaq said. "If we can do that, this whole business is worth it. That's why we put every dime of profit back into (the business) to make it better."He tells clients they can't do anything to make a gun entirely safe, short of breaking it into pieces. But they can learn how to treat a gun properly, not just how to hit a target."We see a lot of people in our classes who were crime victims, often so traumatized they're afraid to walk out their front door," he said. "Our training instills confidence as well as gun-handling ability."That confidence and training are important, he said."Criminals I've talked to agree," Hallaq said. "They'll take a gun away from a big muscular guy if he looks like he's afraid to use it. But they'll run from an 80-year-old grandmother pointing a .22-caliber pistol if they believe she'll really use it."Norpoint classes teach about the psychology of owning a gun, how to build confidence using a weapon, respect for weapons and ammunition and how to keep a weapon safe."For some reason, some people feel the need to show their gun to someone," he said. "Let it be your secret. It's for protection, not for showing off."Facilities and classesNorpoint Gun Range offers 18 indoor shooting lanes in three bays for practice with pistols, rifles and shotguns.Classrooms are used for instruction in gun safety, marksmanship, firearm maintenance, handgun retention, disarming an armed adversary and advanced defensive firearm courses. Those include basic handgun cleaning and maintenance, the laws on concealed weapons and the use of force, pepper spray use, disarming an attacker and preventing an attacker from disarming you."For people who choose to own a firearm for defensive purposes, the threshold is even higher than for those who keep weapons in their homes," Hallaq said. "They have chosen to walk among members of our society with an instrument that can save lives, but only when used properly and under the right circumstances."Learn moreFor more information, visit Norpoint Gun range at the intersection of Highway 9 and 172nd Street NE, go to www.norpointrange.com, email email@example.com or call 360-386-8832.Norpoint will hold a grand reopening on Nov. 23 and 24 with special vendors, local celebrities, a tactical equipment demonstration, competition shoots and raffles. Several Wounded Warriors who have written biographies will share their stories. Proceeds will benefit Operational Advocates Supporting Injured Soldiers, a nonprofit group that gives active duty and former U.S. Special Operations Command members, prisoners of war and their dependents advice on claims filed with the Department of Veterans Affairs.


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The home was located on Slab Road, northwest of Bellmore.
No injuries were reported as the two adults and three children managed to escape.
An official cause of the fire has not been determined but there are reports that an overheated air compressor in a shop area might be to blame.


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Was it torture or necessary force used to try and bring Nick Christie under control? A district court judge believes a jury could "conclude that the Corrections defendants were not attempting to maintain or restore discipline but rather were simply attempting to harm Christie."
The strong words came from Judge Paul A. Magnuson, who ordered the case will move forward. Joyce Christie, Nick's widow, is happy she may finally get justice for her husband.
Her attorney, Nick Dicello, sent us a statement which said, "Joyce Christie is very pleased with the court's recent ruling. She is grateful that after almost four years, the shocking circumstances surrounding her husband Nick's death will soon be presented to a jury."
FOX 13 first broke this story several years ago. The picture of Nick Christie inside the Lee County Jail shocked our audience as well as people around the world who viewed it on the internet.
The photo shows Christie restrained inside the jail his body completely covered in pepper spray.
"This photo is a picture of a man who is strapped to a chair naked inside a jail for hours with a hood over his face. That evokes thoughts of being tortured," said Cleveland-based lawyer Nick DiCello.
The photo, which was obtained by FOX 13 Investigates, was taken in the final hours of Christie's life.
Judge Magnuson wrote in his order, "The corner determined the cause of death was homicide due to OC poisoning."
OC is Oleoresin Capsicum, also known as pepper spray.
To this day, nobody was ever charged with a crime and the Lee County state attorney cleared the sheriff's office of any wrong doing.
Joyce Christie says her husband was depressed and was showing signs of erratic behavior a few days before leaving for Florida in March of 2009. She called authorities and pleaded that her husband be taken to a hospital and given his medications.
Instead, he was taken to jail for disorderly intoxication. Her lawsuit alleges he was pepper sprayed 10 times over a 48-hour period, at times while in a restraint chair.
Judge Magnuson's order confirms these allegations. "Christie was sprayed more than 12 times with pepper spray."
The sheriff declined to comment on our story because of Joyce Christie's wrongful death lawsuit, which is now scheduled for trial later this year.
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You've probably seen traffic lights that start flashing yellow late at night.Turns out, that might have been a factor in several serious wrecks, and Channel 4 found plenty of them at the intersection of Woodmont and Belmont boulevards. Fourteen crashes happened within the past five months at that intersection alone."It's lately become quite common," said Laura Sullivan, who lives half a block from the intersection.Sullivan says she hears crashes all the time, but one particular crash she heard was hard to forget."On Aug. 23, it was the loudest crash I've ever heard," she said.Two cars collided, and Sullivan and her boyfriend ran to the scene to find three teenagers trapped in the car."They were completely passed out, incoherent ... I couldn't believe how serious the accident was," Sullivan said.It was after 11 p.m., and the traffic light had switched to flashing mode - yellow one direction and red the other.Six serious crashes like this one have happened within five months at this intersection when the stop light was switched to flashing mode.Sullivan can almost set her clock by the crashes."I believe they start flashing at 11 p.m. All the accidents I've heard have been around 11:05 to 11:25 right after they start flashing," she said.When Channel 4 checked the accident reports for that intersection, it was clear the more serious accidents happened after 11 p.m. when the stop light was flashing."You called us and said, 'We see this happening, can you check on it?' We did and that led to us removing the flash programming," said Chip Knuff, metro chief traffic engineer. "This signal, as of now, works 24/7."Sullivan and her neighbors can now rest a lot easier after 11 p.m."Thank you! I'm guessing the community will be a lot safer now that they switched," she said.There have been some close calls, but no serious crashes at the intersection since the flashers were turned off.Davidson County Public Works says you are their eyes in the field. If you see a problem with a flashing yellow light, give them a call at (615) 862-8750.
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