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Are we too harsh on our politicians or leaders?
We expect cent percent righteous behavior of our politicians, every unsuccessful action of theirs in highlighted and if any decision of theirs backfires, we do not expect or encourage them to make it right. With elections nearing, they are left with justifying their wrongdoings (since accepting their mistakes wont help them get votes).
Can we encourage a model where leaders who have failed in some decisions or policies (which they have not done intentionally, and can be repaired) get a chance, can we change our outlook and not forget their bigger and very helpful contributions?
Dec 10 2013: Your question can lead down many paths and I don't know at this time if one can answer such an open query. Truth in action is more powerful then truth in words and words seem to be the norm in politics as opposed to action. We as a people have great intentions in life, however, how often are those intentions realized in full? Stumbling blocks constantly inhibit our paths and so we are redirected as water to find a more suitable way. What I would like to see are humans stepping up to leadership positions with humble attitudes and servant hearts. We as a nation have become divisive and and callus and as such have lost the ability to compromise and communicate for the good of the whole as compared to the good of a one. It is time to accept where we are in life and to come together for the betterment of the future of our children and not our present selves. A servant heart a humble life a peaceful path. Thank you
Dec 10 2013: Thanks for sharing your perspective. You are right, only discussions and words wont work but I'm hoping it to be a start. I'm amazed at the depth you've considered this but sometimes working on the present is an insurance for the future.Dec 10 2013: Electoral democracies are support systems. Support dynamics work on numbers, not righteousness. Rather what most voters seek IS right. So it is immaterial if a leader or politician is doing something beneficial for the voters in the long run, but it is very important if s/he is doing for what the mandate was given.
It is necessary for the electorate to be very reasoned in their approaches of dealing with their representatives. First, a leader/politician is expected to set policies whose consequences may be felt many more years than the politician's term on office. All policies should therefore be debated carefully. Second, it should be clear where the electorate (or check and balance mechanisms like Judiciary, Central Vigilance Commission etc.) draws the line between an honest mistake and a mistake with criminal intent, or else no leader will dare to take bold yet prudent decisions.
To encourage a model as suggested by you, Education and Awareness of Constitutional rights amongst the voters will be a must, or else governance will be diluted in cheap populist decisions. So it appears that the buck doesn't stop with the leaders rather it comes back to the followers.
Dec 10 2013: True, the buck shouldn't stop with the leaders.
Thanks for bringing in a lot of clarity into the picture!Dec 10 2013: Yep, technically we have the power... the power to choose freely. Between what? We're mostly choosing between Scylla and Charybdis...
(in Sweden we have the saying choosing between plague and cholera)
Carl Dalton
Dec 21 2013: No we are not harsh enough
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Fraud: Wrongful or criminal deception intended to result in financial or personal ("add political") gain: A person or thing intended to deceive others, typically by unjustifiably claiming or being credited with accomplishments or qualities.
Traitor: A person who betrays a friend, country, principle etc
If we deceive another for financial gain, we are fined or jailed
If a politician lies through his teeth in order to gain power, and betrays an entire nation causing millions of deaths by proxy, and the endless suffering of surviving children, families, and soldiers, he gets away with it
Nixon - Johnson; "War Over The Fence Lao", a small nation innocent of any wrong doing, bombed round the clock for nine years, with more bombs than were dropped in WW11; and their children are still being blasted to bits by unexploded cluster bombs.
Bush - Blair - Howard; They conspired and lied about weapons of mass destruction in Iraq: Saddam Hussain was rightly hung for his crime of causing the deaths of many 10's of thousands; Nixon and Johnson were not for causing the death of many 100's of thousands; and I wonder what the body count was under Hussain, as compared to the body count since his demise?
John Kennedy said "Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country" Bovine Excrement
Reality: Ask not what the Corporate World can do for you, ask what you can do for the Corporate World
And Corporate Computerised Big Brother, is/are very likely reading these very words; but they are infinitesimal, as opposed to the Universe.
WW1-WW11-Korea-Vietnam-Cambodia-Lao etc = Corporations and Politicians profit = we do not
However in the face of such continuing evils; I take solace in the belief, that when I finally leave this mortal coil, I shall see all of these supposedly God worshipping hypocrites/miscreants, in the complete total isolation, of eternal everlasting hell; but I will only be visiting and......Dec 21 2013: Yes. We need to be and continue to do so. For, the politicians are supposed to be leaders, who must look into future and not for petty short term advantages. For, they are supported with lavish data, information and the exclusivity, power, and high qualified brains to assist them doing their duties. If they mess up, they must be harsly punished through vote. However, People are wiser enough to know the difference between opportunistic decision getting wrong or a thoughtful decision getting inadvertently wrong. Thus, the sca;e of harshness in pushing them, thus varies.
Sri Vatsan
Dec 17 2013: I do not believe that we are being too harsh.
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In fact I believe that more people need to ask more questions. In India, especially in rural parts, people treat their elected officials as Gods. Politicians are Public servants, they should be answerable to us.
That being said a lot of people are more concerned with issues that affect them or their community only, and raise their voices only when they are directly and noticeably affected. People aren't informed enough about the ways in which certain policies can affect them indirectly even though it seems has though it benefits them at first.
A democratic government can only work if people ask informed questions and actively influence policy making that benefits everyone.
As for the question of a suitable model, I think some type of an independent body could set up a website that shows all the policies and decisions taken by each and every politician and their impact and gives them a rating. I believe this could possibly give the voters more information on the effectiveness of their candidates.Dec 16 2013: Currently our politicians and leaders still posses too much power and therefore it is critical for the subjected ( @ Fred ) to question their decisions, but with a open mind. And yes , we might be "nearing a time when leadership of the masses might not be required" ( @ John ) but how long will it take for that time to arrive.
I am a South Africa and We have had many leaders and still do whom need to be judged harshly and the history of my country has taught us , it is only when the subjected find a leader that by nature they do not have to question to harshly, then only can we see and experience true change.
Nelson Mandela said " None of us is born courageous, it is all in how we react to different situations "
Although Politicians are or should be the voice of the masses they are only human and when an Man or Woman eventually posses the power that comes with being a leader they often forget the true inspiration or cause that brought them into power.
this is where the masses / subjected's, role come in.... to be harsh upon those they hopefully elected .... for if we just start accepting those that govern our worlds and countries, without question, we might just as-well open a beehive with no idea how to stand fast, calm and be in control.
But somewhere deep inside, we all hope for a day that the primitive instinct, will only be a memory and words like inequality and hierarchy will only be known as ancient nightmares.
But until then we need to be harsh, question , at times agree or disagree but most off all empower ourselves and others, if only for our own sanity.
Frank Barry
Dec 10 2013: Sai, Thank you,
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I've placed both links on my desktop to view, read, and consider, at a much later hour.
Thank you for your well thought out approach to learning.
From the glimpse I've had I can tell that there are many other people who, like myself,
wonder why we Geographically Governed peoples are so unaware of how we have been
controlled for the last several thousands of years.
I feel like an animal (politically) herded into a pen for slaughter. Perhaps I shouldn't use that analogy
with you. I am quite old, and my interests in elections has been almost non-existent since the 1960's
when I felt strongly about the direction our fearless leaders were heading.
The 2 party system of selection has been in-place since almost the first days of this nation's birth.
And with proper guidance it worked for a while.
But, then the Lawyers graduated from Harvard, to name one of many schools, they moved into
Washington DC and ended up running the Government along with the Titans of (for example)
Goldman Sachs.
Banking sits n the background, lending to Government as they manufacture Weapons for never-
ending Wars. Every 50 years or so, the Banks create a false crisis, and dip their beaks. Leaving
the loans on the books to be rewritten time and time again.
I may have drifted off the subject. I apologize. But if I might offer some reading.
Lucius Mestrius Plutarchus aka: Plutarch, concerning banking some 2000 years ago. Not much
has changed since then. Banks then created crisis and dipped their beaks.
You may have to search around a bit to find his essays concerning this. Good luck if you do.Dec 10 2013: We are actually far too lenient on our politicians. They constantly screw us over in favor of benefiting other elites, yet because we have a desire to make sure the "other side" doesn't win, we continue to throw our support behind them.Dec 10 2013: your right hypocrisy in the citizens is the reason we get hypocritical leaders.
people who live with and true an open loving heart, who are sincere wont go into politics, that's the arena of the liars, cheaters, power hungry people.
people with this mind set, who totally lost themselves into the political games and lost all sincerity (truth inside them), will keep screwing up our lives till there will emerge a new system.
democracy is the worst system except for the ones we have already tried.
Dec 10 2013: I think there are a few who join politics for the welfare of people.
Jimmy Strobl
Dec 10 2013: Yes,
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I'm a politician and in my system I can never be blamed as long as I do as my voters want me to. If I don't I'm obliged to resign and if I don't do that I'll be stripped of power by the ones I've betrayed.
And it'll happen fast, no 4 year terms here.
Basically the power lies with the people, and I just do as they say. And the ones voting for me are the ones who think I'm a good representative for them, so it's really easy.
Dec 10 2013: I Like it...... I like it a lot!
Jimmy Strobl
Dec 10 2013: I'm still waiting for a party from the US to come join http://www.e2d-international.org/ but most seem to have the direct notion that "it sounds great but would never work, at least not in the US"
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Here's a little more on how it (liquid democracy) works http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fg0_Vhldz-8
And here's how you start a party (not sure if applicable to the US) http://www.wikihow.com/Create-a-Political-Party
Dec 10 2013: Good work Jimmy, I checked it all out and I will give it some consideration. Thanks for all the info and hard work you have done and passed on. By the way, if everybody does not think it will work in the USA, then that's a pretty good indication that it will, just not as they envision it!
I am not a politician or an activist, I am just a brain trust. If I like what you are doing I will help but in the background, waaaay in the background. I already have my life's work cut out for me.Dec 10 2013: In this system you're allowed to work from the background... But people need a framework to gather and at present there isn't one for the US.
Maybe you could just influence some people to do this for you, for all of you.
Dec 10 2013: Hi Jimmy, thanks for sharing on 'liquid democracy'. I'm sorry to know of the constraints you face, the little flexibility with your voters' choice/demands.
Has it happened ever then that you contradicted their demands/expectation?Dec 10 2013: Oh, and I really didn't want to be a politician either... I wanted to be a scientist... But I wanted to do science to do good for humanity, then I realized that it doesn't matter what I invent if the policies were wrong, and the best thing I could do for science and humanity is to enable others to do the things I wanted to do...
I too consider myself a brain-trust... I just want to learn and share that knowledge...Dec 10 2013: Sai,
I don't see them as constraints at all, I'm just a small part of the whole, If my particular view isn't convincing enough people are and should be free to choose another representative at any time, or alter some aspects of what I suggest. And they do. I've willingly become of a part of this system and it's something that I'm trying to build as I think that it will empower people to be empowered.
No, it has never happened, but on the other hand my party doesn't yet have any political power at all, so I haven't even been able to vote as they please yet. Not in a way that "counts" anyway...
In my model we don't have a few leaders, everyone that wishes to be a leader or representative can be that instantly, and anyone can quit whenever.
I don't see it as little flexibility, I see it as voters actually getting their say, and I shouldn't be the one speaking for them, I should only be passing their vote to make it count.
I know that it's hard to grasp for many what this system is about, it's not about your elected knowing better then the people I can tell you that.
I have 1 vote and if someone chooses to give their vote to me I have 2.Dec 10 2013: Could you remind me what your political office is now?
Dec 10 2013: I am party secretary of AD (active democracy) it's a huge role, traditionally second only to the chairman.
But my party has no political power (yet)...
Dec 10 2013: I am delighted for your opportunity to serve.Dec 16 2013: what about media. who has the biggest coin can advertise them selfs and kind of cheat mentally weak mass and then get more power. and i think this has happened long time. sorry didnt read all the comments yet but frank barry made the longer version already.
Dec 16 2013: I think that social media might be the solution to that, we're not that dependent on traditional media anymore...
Frank Barry
Dec 10 2013: We are not harsh enough.
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United States Politicians and Political Party Leaders have used their positions and our taxes
to control the Government. Not that they are all a bunch of crooks.
They are not that.
But, "the 2 party system" does not reflect the will of the people.
I ask you consider -- Each Political Party's functions.
Each Political Party has a Leadership.
Mostly, both Party's Leaders are Retired Politicians.
These Leaders select the Candidates for the high offices, years before any campaign begins.
They interview the Candidates, raise the monies, and use paid media, and polls to bring the
Candidates and Party Members together, and begin the spotlighting of their selections.
Finally after long campaigns, debates, and conventions, the most popular of the Candidates
are put on the ballots. The electors vote.
The result -- A very few people from 2 Parties have selected the Leader for 350,000,000 Americans.
It does not matter which Candidate wins.
Both Party Leadership's (A very few people) split the Government.
The People only had the choices of a very few people to choose from.
If the selectors of Candidates are evil, or make bad selections, our Government will reflect that.
And has.
63 Wars and counting. 45 years of NSA development.
This Century, loss of Privacy and Freedom. Gains of Secrets, Spies and Surveillances.
Somehow, I blame the selectors of Candidates.
Dec 10 2013: Not to mention that with the electoral college it only takes a dozen people to elect a president! I want the outdated electoral college abolished so my vote will really count, we are not in the horse and buggy days anymore. I don't give a damn how Iowa votes, we should all vote at the exact same time and know instantly who is president. Instead of stringing it out for hours, days or even weeks for more commercial time as has been done in the past. As for the people in Hawaii... well their vote has not counted in years if ever, by the time their vote is counted the president has already been selected, acceptance speech done and the president is drunk and rounding his third party already. How do you think they feel about voting???Dec 10 2013: Hi Frank, I am surprised to know of the level of unfairness that you've mentioned. Until now I had thought of it to be one of the fairest systems: http://cnn.it/18RxkRD
I hope we can learn from http://onforb.es/1gVORYFDec 9 2013: Sai, When I read about politics in India I am always amazed ... so many parties, wide diversity, so many issues, so much perceived corruption, etc ....
There are really two issues in my opinion; 1) the media. The media should be unbiased and report the facts and let the people make judgement .... it is my opinion that this is not happening. 2) It is not only the right of the people to question their representatives but a duty. We should be knowledgeable of the issues and of the guiding documents of the country (in the USA this would be the Constitution).
These are public figures and we should be aware that it is the duty of the opposition to destroy the other party and take that into consideration ... but not blindly.
Yes I expect them to obey laws, be moral, and ethical .... I am often disappointed.
It would make it much easier if the media were unbiased and trustworthy.
I wish you well. Bob.
Dec 10 2013: Hi Robert, the issues you have mentioned are noteworthy.
The media is definitely biased in India; what's worse is it is highly influential on public at large.
Fritzie -
Dec 9 2013: It is useful to ask about the conditions in which leaders are respected and in which people are understanding about errors and those in which leaders are not respected and errors magnified. For example, members of teams tend to respect the coach even when the team loses. But not everyone with a stake in the team's outcomes does.
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The members of the team can see first hand how the coach had tried to deal with problems and the multiple factors or forces that need to line up for the best outcome.
In many situations people on the sidelines may have an oversimplified view of the challenges involved in solving the problems at hand, including the predictability of the outcomes of different courses of action.
Dec 9 2013: Fritzie, now we are beginning to introspect; getting clarity on the conditions you talk of could prove helpful. The analogy you mentioned simplifies your perspective; Apart from gauging through people's expectations of leaders and their understanding of acceptable errors, I think there is a need of configuring people's expectations itself, a difficult task but very much needed.
At least, here in India, some very good leaders are helpless in accepting/repairing their mistakes because they are heavily magnified in public which influences elections big time. At such, these leaders are susceptible to justifying their act rather than confessing.
Dec 9 2013: Politicians are often supported or rejected by particular voters for a view they have and then their supporters balk if they express a change of mind.. Those who dislike them continue to do so because they don't trust the person not to have "changed" his professed view for inauthentic reasons.
Dec 10 2013: Yeah, an action of change and accountability should be shown by a politician, but a change in people's mindset to accept this should also be encouraged.
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Rajee Jagan
Dec 9 2013: True, a true leader would take the blame and we can encourage this by respecting their confession, but just so to avoid a politician from taking undue advantage of this, a protocol or a political model considering this should be made where they are given a time frame to repair it.
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It's good when people also share the responsibility equally and understand it.
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Dec 9 2013: That's the time frame for elections; I was talking about time frame for repairing their mistakes which could be less than the period for next election.
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Dec 10 2013: So they do stand a chance to confess and repair mistakes. Glad to know of such an encouraging system.
In some countries a confession from a leader or politician is not seen positively by most of the people; instead the media steps in and what follows in is huge criticism.Dec 19 2013: Yes and no.Dec 17 2013: Apart from Independent politicians that live in their community, are involved in their community, and care about their community, and are both recognised and elected by the people as such (True democracy);
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AngelaDec 11 2013: We are nearing a time when leadership of the masses will no longer be required. Why place resposiblity in the hands of any one person for the actions and beliefs of the majority? Soon, we will govern our lands in a more effective manner. The primative instinct for hierarchy only leads to inequality.
Politicians and leaders are born from the power of the masses to raise a voice through our collective thoughts on issues that concern us. The voice of the people is not a job or a career, its a will of the masses. Your question of severity or being "too harsh" on a person should be a cue for those that have been empowered by us to relinquish their power when the need to speak has ended.
Dec 11 2013: Is there a primitive instinct for hierarchy, or is there just one for power, and the subjugated only return to justify it as hierarchy after the fact?
If it's the latter, I don't think any mass social realization is going to bring an end world leaders. The subjugated will always be just that, unless they manage to liberate themselves by force. And then it's only a matter of time... see the American Revolution.
Dec 12 2013: Parent = child, husband = wife, sister = brother. Are these groups after power? These groups learn to interact with each other through cooperation, competition, and respect. Do they liberate themselves from their organizational structures through force?
Dec 12 2013: Sometimes. Authoritarian parents might lead a teenager to run away. A distressed wife might shoot her abusive husband. Certainly those relationships aren't brought together by a lust for power, but you could pick out many relationships in society and see one person asserting their power over another.
Now do these things start with one side seeking power? No, of course not. We do have cooperation, competition, respect, etc. But in the context of world leaders, we have the bureaucrats, dynasties, Gaddafis of the world. Will they just put themselves aside for a better system?Dec 10 2013: That's not true in the USA. In the USA, if they are in "your" party, they can do no wrong. If they are not, they can never be right.Dec 10 2013: indeed it is very true that we are too harsh on our politicians and cricket icon as they falter we heap all abuses and when they succedwe eologise them!Dec 10 2013: I'm on the fence here, because it's not just about them being leaders or politicians. It's about them being in the public eye and that often takes away the sense of privacy from their lives, this also applies to celebrities and entertainment icons.
What I think people (the masses) should be reminded of is that these people are individuals like any of them and have their own character traits.
But then again, where does the Judicial system draw the line without sentiments?Dec 10 2013: OK, How about if we give them 10 strikes and your broke. I think that's fair since they only give us three strikes and we go away for a long time. Each strike has to be a normal felony for us but for them, they lose 10% of their net worth and that 10% goes to education programs or charity and it is not tax deductible. They are forced to use a public defender and no plea bargains allowed. If they are found guilty this is a mandatory sentence so not even the crooked Judges can intervene. In other words, treat them like they treat us.
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Dec 16 2013: In order to even get their attention you have to get to the source of what they want.. money. It's your money they are spending, if you stop giving it to them.. wala you have their attention, now you can get something done.Dec 8 2013: It's silly to be too harsh on our politicians and leaders. They are not imported from Mars.
Dec 8 2013: True, if we keep judging in this manner then we are a hindrance in their well initiated projects; this way we are encouraging them to focus more in rallying and less in doing things; they do not confess for that matter and therefore no improvement.
Dec 8 2013: They are sent for a task. We evaluate their performance and simply change them. There is no point ridiculing them and painting a picture as if they are all evil and we are saints. That is utterly silly.
I am frustrated the way we jump on the Government and the politicians at the slightest of opportunity. This fosters a delusion that Government and politicians can deliver everything at our doorstep without us acting with any responsibility.
Leaders are not necessarily politicians always either. They are people who stand up and start to determine our fate.
Dec 8 2013: Do you think a change in our understanding, big change in the way how media covers news for both the good and bad steps taken by the govt. can help tackle this?
And a model that checks their progress on how much repair is done on their mistakes, with calculated time frame made available for this be of help?Dec 8 2013: Mainstream Media, no. They prevent dialogue between public and leadership by pulling them apart. They report bad steps because that sells better. Open a news paper and you get your daily dose of rape, murder, corruption, crime, war and destruction. When these out number the positive stories of small hopes and successes, that becomes real news.
Social Media are game changers. Obama or Narendra Modi can write and communicate with the public. They can confess that they too make mistakes and people can tell them if they think the mistakes are honest or otherwise.
New Media is interactive and participatory rather than just reports.
Dec 9 2013: Thanks for sharing your perspective; what you stated are present facts. I wanted to know if a change in the way media operates is a plausible solution, I don't think its impossible. Social media are definitely game changers but the penetration rate of internet in India is poor, and news channels are still thought to be an active voice; it is more trusted also because the protocol with which social media like facebook and twitter operate are open to heavy misuse.
It's true that news channels report bad steps because they sell better but it's time they change this.Dec 9 2013: Dear Rajeshwari,
Social Media also include blogs. I have been blogging since 2008 and am a member of European Journalism Center. Blogging is no less than a movement all over the world and it has created a niche readership who find it quite credible.
The current generation is not interested in only reporting; They want to know what might be the take of the author on the issue. This is serious business and very different from facebook or twitter.
It is true that internet penetration is low in India but it is fast changing. With mobile aided computing (smartphones and fablets around) I think social media will rule in India.
Sensing the future, mainstream media is already collaborating with social media.
Dec 9 2013: Hi, the blogging potential is still untapped when it comes to news: http://bit.ly/1cw29dq
Especially Indian blogs are mostly about cricket, travel and technical blogs. And whether blogging or not, it doesn't address the problem; the shift of majority from mass media to blogging, etc will take a lot of time, it's unpredictable and cannot be estimated.Dec 9 2013: A lot of time is a relative idea, I think. It depends on what is your spectrum of anticipated change. I agree that the blogging potential is still untapped, but the constraint is primarily technological not institutional.
If you allow me to go back to your question of 'a change in our understanding, big change in the way how media covers news for both the good and bad steps taken by the govt', I foresee a change. The journalistic neutrality has run its course. New media will need to take a stand on the issues reported on. It's risky but any big change is risky.
Dec 10 2013: Hoping a change for good.Dec 8 2013: Wayyyyyyy too harsh. Systems select 'winners' and 'leaders'. Tweak the system and you get a different set of leaders. We get what the system gives us and we tolerate the fairly major defects in the system.....tis OUR fault. They're just monkeys......in very nice suits. Higher awareness exists......just not in the halls of leadership. If you doubt this very basic fact, simply look around at the prevailing conditions of society in its division & suffering & constant conflict. Focus on the failings of the Players or focus on the failings of the System that selects the Players. Trying to change the players is parochial and very cable newsish.
Dec 8 2013: Scott, are you saying we're way too harsh on our leaders, and then you go ahead and are very harsh on them? I think it's hard to be a leader, as you have to please so many constituencies, with different desires, aims, goals, values. I also don't expect leaders to solve every problem I or other people have. Some suffering is built into human life by the very fact of being mortal, we get old, we get sick, and we die.
Dec 8 2013: Sarcasm does creep in with me from time to time. :-)
I sometimes expect more out of our leaders.......but, they are children to be sure.
Dec 8 2013: what do you want them to do that they're not doing, and how do you want them to do it?
To some degree we're all children. But I would say by the time you get to positions of power, you have demonstrated many good qualities, you have gotten past many gatekeepers.Dec 8 2013: Scott, you are right in a way that there is division in society and suffering but the percentage of it is reduced and still reducing in most countries; free education is being encouraged and many new programs being supported by individuals and govt. for other necessary provisions for the suffering ones. I guess you are considering something in particular, please share.
My point is have we reached an understanding to consider a politician or a leader's bad but repairable decision to be given time to repair? Can we encourage a political model that can be of help for them and at the same time checks their accountability in a calculated time frame.


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Recipe by Brenda Arnold
"This is a very easy recipe for a delicious pot roast. It makes its own gravy. It's designed especially for the working person who does not have time to cook all day, but it tastes like you did. You'll want the cut to be between 5 and 6 pounds."
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2 (10.75 ounce) cans
condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 (1 ounce) package
dry onion soup mix
1 1/4 cups
5 1/2 pounds
pot roast
I have made this recipe at least 15 times. What I have found that the best cut of meat to use is a tri-tip roast. There is no need to brown the meat but I do recommend triming off as much fat as possible.
One problem I had was that there was always too much gravy left over. I have recently discovered that this recipe comes out just as spectacular using one can of soup and half a can of water. Do use the regular amount of onion soup mix. It should be cooked to perfection in about six hours.
I also have a suggestion on the type of slowcooker used. I first tried making this recipe in a small Nesco but it was not able to keep the roast completely immersed in the soup mixture. I use a Rival. It is 7 inches wide and about 5 inches deep. This is the most typical slowcooker around.
Finally a word on adding vegetables. I tried adding carrots and potatoes to this recipe and for some reason the gravy was not very flavorful. For this reason I just leave them out.
Good luck!
I thought maybe I did something wrong when I made this and it turned out terrible, but when my mom tried it and mentioned her horrible results, I decided it wasn't just me. I don't know why the reviews are so high, but this recipe isn't that great. The only thing that's great is that it's easy and quick to assemble. The flavor is pretty weak and the gravy was awful. I would never make this again and would rather do the extra work to have a roast that tastes yummy with gravy that IS gravy.
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If you are looking for the perfect roast recipe then look no further! I read pages and pages of the reviews & then took some of the suggestions and modified the recipe a bit. The result was spectacular – I will be making this dish again and again. Since there are just two of us I bought a 2.5 lb chuck roast and I lightly covered with a mixture of flour, garlic salt and dried rosemary and then seared all sides with a bit of unsalted butter. I added baby carrots, sweet onion, small red potatoes and celery. For the gravy I combined 2 cans of 99%fat free cream of mushroom soup, ½ a packet of onion soup mix, 1 tbs of Worcestershire sauce, ¼ cup of red wine and 1 cup of beef broth & cooked on high for 4 hours and low for 2 hours. The meat was so tender and the gravy was absolutely delectable. It was a bit thin so I just thickened up with a bit of flour. I served with cheese risotto (Safeway brand) and French bread. I can honestly say this was one of the best meals I've ever made…. HIGHLY recommend.
OK.... I tried this recipe using a 4 lb. angus bottom round roast, and after reading all the reviews that said the gravy needed to be thickened. I decided to flour the roast with flour, granulated garlic, salt and pepper. Then I browned it on all sides in a little olive oil. While it was browning on the stove, I added the rest of the ingredients to the slow cooker, I also put in two 4 oz. cans of mushrooms. However, I substituded the water for beef broth (same amount) and when the roast was done browning, I put it in the slow cooker and covered it with the mixture in the slow cooker. I also cooked it on low for 4 hours then high for the rest of the time. It came out VERY tender. No need to thicken the gravy, because the flour thickened it while it was cooking. My picky 12 yr old daughter (who eats like a bird) ate some for dinner, then again when she got home that night, and my 9 yr old son asked me to make this more often. I served it with mashed potatoes and canned corn. It was the easiest pot roast I ever made!!
I wasn't able to follow this recipe, since I didn't have the soup and onion mix. But I wanted to add a tip that makes cooking in a crockpot SO much easier. Line the crockpot with a Reynold's oven cooking bag, Turkey size, or smaller depending on the size of your crockpot. Cooking time is the same. Then the best part, clean up. Just remove the ingredients, lift out the bag, and your done! The crockpot remains clean.
BADA-BING! I have been making this recipe for quite some time now, with the exception of the cream of mushroom soup. The soup adds that OOMPH to the gravy that I have been looking for! I used beef broth instead of the water, & added 2 TBSP of corn starch to thicken it up before serving. In the last 3 hours cooking in the crock pot I added fresh carrots, green beans, potatoes & sliced onions. YUM! The family LOVES it & when my neighbors find out I'm making it, they always take dibs on the leftovers! Thanks Brenda!!
Best tasting pot roast I ever had. To make it a little healthier, I cooked it all day on low and then refrigerated it. The next evening I was able to peel off over a 1" layer of beef fat that had hardened on the top and reheat the pot roast in the oven. I realize this defeated the 'dinner ready when you get home' purpose of a crockpot but this process removed at least 1000 calories from the dish and it still tasted fantastic!
Just an additional note to say that it's important to sear the meat on all sides before adding to the crockpot- it only takes a few minutes and really helps to seal in the juices of the meat. I made it yesterday and forgot to sear the meat first. Still tasted good but not nearly as moist as when I've seared the roast first. Enjoy!
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Awesome Slow Cooker Pot Roast
Serving Size: 1/12 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 12
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 426
Calories from Fat: 213
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Irma Maria Chirillo, 84, of 501 Market St., Johnsonburg, died Saturday evening, Jan. 28, 2012 at DuBois Nursing home in DuBois following a brief illness.
She was born Jan. 19, 1928 in Colosimi Province of Cosenza, Italy, the daughter of the late Mario and Rosa Colosimi Pastore. On Oct. 4, 1949, in Motta Santa Lucia, Italy, she married Victor F. Chirillo, who survives.
Dennis R. Perkins, 74, of Mill Street, Ridgway, died Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012, at the Elk Regional Health Center following a short illness.
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"This recipe was created from a combination of different recipes that I read when I was looking for the perfect iron steak. I combined, adjusted, and finally perfected it to my taste. I'm sure you will love it as well. After all it is perfection."
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1 (2 pound)
flat iron steak
2 1/2 tablespoons
olive oil
2 cloves
garlic, minced
1 teaspoon
chopped fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon
chopped fresh rosemary
1/2 teaspoon
chopped fresh chives
1/4 cup
Cabernet Sauvignon
1/2 teaspoon
3/4 teaspoon
ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon
dry mustard powder
I'm a Texas boy and I've eaten nothing but grilled steaks my whole life. I was really unsure about the marinade and pan frying a steak but decided to take a gamble. Boy, was I surprised, the steaks turned out tender and juicy with the perfect flavor to accent the great taste of the meat, not over powering, and defiantly not undetectable. If you are looking for a restaurant quality steak without having to own a grill, this is it. 5 Stars all the way.
This was an o.k recipe. I followed the directions exactly and we couldn't figure out the taste. We thought either it has too much mustard or I let it marinade too long (I put it to marinade in the morning and we didn't end up grilling it until the next day for lunch. I might try it again with less mustard or with prepared mustard next time.
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I know that flat iron steaks are the new "in" steaks nowadays, so I was keen at trying them as I never had one. I came across this recipe and decided to take a ride to my local butcher's. I brought the steaks home and followed the recipe to a tee. The outcome was great! The steaks had a wonderful flavor from the marinade and were very juicy and tender. I cooked them medium rare (one medium) and they were perfect. I sautéed some button mushrooms in butter, olive oil and onion powder and served a small amount on top of the steak. I would make this recipe again and also use this cut of steak again.
Oh my God, this was incredible. The best flat iron steak I have every had. My hat goes off to cocinajnots. The taste was dancing in my mouth. Don't change a thing. I just finish dinner and had to come and post this.
My mother-in-law sent this recipe to me recently. While over at her house during the holidays, she made this for the family. It was WONDERFUL! I ate it up. It was nice, because she could cook the meat to the "doneness" of everyone's liking. My husband and I prefer medium-rare or medium-well. My in-laws prefer their meat more well-done. It was SO tender! She, too, followed the recipe to a tee. I will definitely be looking for flat-iron steak at the grocer in the very near future.
This was a very easy and flavorful recipe. I did add a little more garlic and rosemary than called for, but that's because I like my flavors a little intense. I also used the pan scrapings to make a simple wine and mushroom gravy to round it out. Thanks for the recipe.
Very good recipie just the way it is. I sauted some mushrooms and made mashed potatoes to go with the steaks and it was wonderful!
This was a pretty good recipe. I only give it 4 stars because it seems like something is missing. As someone else said, you are sort of trying to figure out the taste. I'll try other things to add or take out. A pretty good steak though.
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Perfect Flat Iron Steak
Serving Size: 1/6 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 344
Calories from Fat: 208
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In interviews for our forthcoming book, When Will My Grown-Up Kid Grow Up?, 75 percent of parents said that their current relationship with their adult children was better now than the relationship they had when their kids were 15. The best part, most agreed, is "the friendship that emerges along with the adult."
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The University of Minnesota first began playing football in 1882. Their annual rivalry game with Wisconsin is the most played rivalry in NCAA history. The Gophers would have a legitimate dynasty in the '30s when they won 3 straight national titles under Bernie Bierman. 2 more championships in the 1940's and their 7th in the 1960's would be the end of Minnesota's national title hopes. Score with TicketCity - the place to go for Minnesota Golden Gophers football tickets.
The Minnesota Golden Gophers football team had an exceptional year in 2013. The Gophers won 8 games, including wins over Nebraska and Penn State. Jerry Kill enters his 4th season in Minneapolis with incredibly high expectation. The Golden Gophers return dangerous quarterback Mitch Leidner and senior running back David Cobb. They will operate behind a veteran offensive line and should have one of the best offensive attacks in the Big 10. For the Golden Gophers to build on their 2013 success, Minnesota will have to play well in a couple of key games. In the non-conference schedule Minnesota travels to Fort Worth to take on TCU on September 13th, and welcomes the San Jose State Spartans to Minneapolis a week later. Big games for the Gophers in the Big 10 are November 8th against Iowa, November 15th against Ohio State, and November 22nd at Nebraska.
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The team moved back to campus for the first time since 1981 for the 2009 season when their new stadium, the TCF Bank Stadium, opened. The new stadium holds 50,300 fans. Visitors to a Minnesota game will be able to sense the anticipation among Gopher fans, hoping to witness a big rebound . The Minnesota Golden Gophers home bench is on the TCF Bank Stadium sideline with sections 135-145. TCF Bank Stadium parking information is covered in our Golden Gophers event guide.
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These longtime Big 10 foes battle every year for one of the most famous and unique trophies in college football. The bronze pig known as "Floyd of Rosedale" dates back to 1935 and has exchanged hands over 75 times as supremacy in this series has flowed back and forth. The Gophers own a slight advantage in both the overall and trophy series with this game being known for its physicality.
This game represents Penn State's initiation into the Big 10, with Minnesota serving as the Nittany Lions first conference opponent in 1993. To celebrate the opening of this series, the governors of both states christened the "Governor's Victory Bell" awarded to the winner every year. Both teams are known for playing bone-crushing defense and this rivalry reflects the hard-nosed nature of defensive minded programs.
To say that these two teams have a history would be an understatement. Owning one of the oldest rivalry trophies in college sports, the "Little Brown Jug" has exchanged hands between the Gophers and Wolverines for over 100 years, with the series dating back to 1892. Although Michigan has dominated the win column, this still serves as one of the most energetic games in the Big 10 and a must see for football fans anywhere.
Originating in 1890, this is one of the oldest rivalries in college football, and also home to one of the most intense trophies exchanged in any sport. "Paul Bunyan's Axe" is over 6 feet long and players from the winning team rush the axe following the game and parade it around the field in a celebration that is as passionate as anywhere in the country.
As an original member of the Big Ten the Minnesota Golden Gophers are known as a mainstay, the 18 Big Ten Conference titles they have won has made them legendary. With over a dozen bowl game appearances to date and 650 plus wins, the Golden Gophers are one of college football's most fruitful programs. Ticketcity offers tickets to all college football bowl games and the Big Ten Conference Championship Game.
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text: White Back Remote White - front view White - left front view Photos (6) Video View larger Cambridge Audio Minx Air 200 Powered speaker with Apple® AirPlay® and Bluetooth® (White) Item #: 779MXA200W 2 Reviews This item is no longer available. Original Price: $399.99 Shop all Wireless Home Speakers Need help? 1.888.955.6000 Email Chat Ask an expert advisor No pressure, no commission — just lots of good advice from our highly trained staff. Overview Reviews Details Articles & Videos by Ralph Graves The Cambridge Audio Minx Air 200 is a high-performance audio system that can play music from just about any source. Stream tunes to it from your iPhone® via AirPlay. Or do it with Bluetooth from your Android smartphone or tablet. The Minx Air 200 can connect to your Wi-Fi® network and serve as your Internet radio tuner. Or it can make a great sound bar for simple TV/Blu-ray setup. The Cambringe Audio Minx Air 200 fits in with almost any décor. Deep, rich sound The Minx Air 200 features a rigid, one-piece cabinet that minimizes unwanted vibration and rattle. Two 2-1/4" Balanced Mode Radiator full-range speakers disperse the audio across a wide soundstage. A 6-1/2" front-firing subwoofer ensures solid bass. And with a 200-watt amplifier, the Minx Air 200 can really pump up the volume. An advanced 24-bit digital signal processor (DSP) ensures the incoming audio stream is decoded as accurately as possible, retaining all the detail of the source material. You'll enjoy clean, detailed sound with the low end nicely filled out. High-fidelity Bluetooth The system features aptX® audio coding, an advanced type of Bluetooth wireless streaming that retains virtually all the detail of the audio signal it carries. It also is compatible with AAC Bluetooth, which enhances the quality of transmission from compatible devices such as Apple portables, iTunes®, Nintendo DSi, BlackBerry phones, and more. And if your Bluetooth device doesn't have aptX or use AAC Bluetooth, don't worry. The Minx 200 is also backwards-compatible with earlier forms of Bluetooth. So you can wirelessly stream your music from almost any portable device and still enjoy great sound. "Rarely do you come across a wireless speaker capable of handling both Airplay and Bluetooth, along with booming bass extension and stellar mid-range. Cambridge Audio's sound blaster accomplishes it all and packs everything into a clean-designed enclosure that speaks to luxury home audio enthusiasts." — The Best Gadgets of 2013 (So Far) Complex.com, June, 2013 The convenience of Apple AirPlay Apple AirPlay technology lets you wirelessly connect your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch® or computer running iTunes® to the Minx Air 200 via your Wi-Fi® network. Stream audio from your Apple portable directly to the system. Or stream music from the iTunes library on your laptop or desktop computer and use your Apple portable as a remote to make selections, as well as adjust volume. (Requires Apple's free Remote app.) Wired playback options Use the stereo minijack auxiliary input to connect other non-Bluetooth portables to the Minx Air 100. And with the RCA stereo inputs, you can connect a small TV or a Blu-ray player and create a mini home theater system for den or bedroom. The Minx Air 100 also has an Ethernet port so you can hardwire it to your home network and explore the world of Internet radio. And you can use the system's remote in place of your portable to control the Minx Air 200. Product Highlights:portable wireless speaker system with Apple AirPlay and Bluetoothbuilt-in Wi-Fi for AirPlay streaming from iPhone, iPad, iPad mini, or iPod touchInternet radio tuner to access over 10,000 online radio stationsBluetooth with aptX audio coding for greater sonic detail with compatible devicesAAC Bluetooth for enhanced quality transmission from compatible portablestwo 2-1/4" full-range drivers with 6-1/2" active subwoofersystem power: 200 wattsbuilt-in 24-bit digital signal processor (DSP) helps produce full, rich soundMinx Air App available from iTunes® Store and Google Playaccess radio presetsvolume control bass and EQ controlstereo minijack input for portable devicesRCA stereo input for TV or Blu-ray playerEthernet port for a wired connection to a PC networkrigid, acoustically optimized cabinet minimizes unwanted vibrationintegrated carry handleremote controlAC power adapter17-11/16"W x 8-5/8"H x 7-3/16"Dweight: 11 lbs.warranty: 1 yearOur 60-day money-back guarantee Cambridge Audio Minx Air 200 Reviews Average Customer Review: 2 reviews Review this product Submit a review and then enter to win a $350 rewards card Filter by rating: 5 Star: (0) 4 Star: (0) 3 Star: (0) 2 Star: (0) 1 Star: (0) Review this product: Thanks for taking the time to share your experiences about this product. 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I'm not sure what the term is for a hard plastic speaker--for a wood speaker, I think the term for the analogous situation is "chesty." In this case, the medium and upper midrange seem a bit harsh and nonmusical, though I wouldn't exactly characterize it as bright sounding. This is something that's difficult to hear in the store and you really have to test it at home. I ultimately swapped it for a refurbished B&W A7, which for me has a very nice and relatively neutral sound in the same space and with the same music, and was available at a comparable price point. Pros: Nice form factor, good power and frequency response for regular listening. Cons: Chesty sound that may be annoying to some or with some types of music; cost. 2 out of 3 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No The best combination sound system I could find Written By Michael H, Michigan on Tuesday, November 12, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I am really enjoying this sound system. Sound is terrifically refined for the size, bass is amazing and the volume can reach extraordinary levels with no apparent distortion. The built-in handle will make it portable for mobility anywhere I need it plus the power system does not involve a bulky brick so it is really quite portable. The bonuses of this system over others are noteworthy including both wired and wireless networking, Bluetooth, a couple kinds of analog inputs, and the totally useful inclusion of internet radio shortcut buttons. I can easily fire up a favorite station without even involving my iPhone if I choose. This is really a diverse unit. Some reviews suggest the wireless setup routine needs improvement. I do not share that observation as I enjoyed simply pointing my PC at the wireless network that appeared after the device was plugged in and turned on. Once connected to that temporary network with the name of the device I pointed the web browser of that newly networked PC at 192.168.1.1 and configured the Minx for my home wireless network. From there it was available to all airplay devices and was able to play internet radio from the presets. I was mildly disappointed to see a 1 year old firmware on the system and a check-in with Cambridge Audio did not yield a newer option. That said, it is working well so maybe my incessant need to update firmware is something I need to relax on here. I encourage you to try this one, I cannot imagine how you would not enjo Pros: versatile, powerful, portable Cons: high price but you get what you pay for 3 out of 3 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Hands-on research What's in the box? | In-depth notes What's in the box? Download owner's manual Bluetooth/AirPlay powered speaker (white) Three 5' AC power cords (US/UK/EU) 59" Ethernet cable Remote control CR2025 Lithium battery WiFi Setup Important Safety Instructions Product Research Features Cambridge Audio Sound: Patented speaker technologies are combined with powerful digital amplifiers and processing to offer high-quality performance from a wireless speaker system Digital Amplifier: A 200-watt (peak) class-D digital amplifier delivers expansive power from compact desktop system. Digital Signal Processing: The 24-bit Digital Signal Processor (developed by Waves Audio) provides consistent performance for whatever you're listening to, and however loud you're listening to it. Unlike many other portable systems, your music stays distortion-free, even at top volume. Dual Balanced Mode Radiators + 6" Subwoofer: Two 2.25" patented BMR (Balanced Mode Radiator) speaker drivers deliver a wider, more room-filling sound than similarly-sized traditional speakers. Regular speakers (like you'll find in other portable systems) move in and out to create sound. These BMR speakers create sound using horizontal vibration modes for a much wider sound which is hugely beneficial when speakers are located so closely together. The built-in 6" subwoofer adds rich, enhanced bass performance. Bass Port: The powered speaker enclosure employs a rear-firing port to greater efficiency and deeper bass. The rear-firing bass port also doubles as a carry handle. Acoustically Damped Construction: Beneath the scratch resistant high gloss lacquer, Minx Go's acoustically damped cabinet is designed to eliminate vibration and distortion, even at high volumes. Adjustable Bass Control: Changing this setting allows the bass/low frequency response of the Minx Air 200 to be tailored to your taste and the acoustics of your room. Wireless or Wired Network Connection: The Cambridge Audio Minx Air 200 features a rear-panel RJ-45 Ethernet port (10/200 Base-T) and built in WiFi (IEEE 802.11 b/g) for either a wired or wireless connection to your home, so you can enjoy Internet Radio and AirPlay. The built-in WiFi supports WEP, WPA, and WPA2 security. AirPlay Technology: Using AirPlay wireless audio streaming technology, the Minx Air 200 streams music from your iTunes account, iPod touch, iPhone, or iPad anywhere you have a WiFi network in your home. Apple's AirPlay technology allows music from your iTunes, to be streamed wirelessly from your Mac or PC to the Minx Air 200. You can even bypass your computer entirely, and wirelessly stream your iTunes music and music apps directly from your Apple iPod touch, iPhone, or iPad; via Apple's free Remote app. The Minx Air 200 and your Apple device or computer must be connected to the same wireless network via WiFi (802.11b/g). AirPlay works with iPod touch/iPhone/iPad (running iOS 4.3.3+) and Mac computers or Windows PC (with iTunes 10.2.2+ installed). Internet Radio: The included Internet Radio service offers 20,000 stations from any genre and most countries. Stations can be tuned using the Minx Air App on your compatible Apple iOS or Android device. Internet radio presets (up to 10) can also be recalled from the buttons on the top of the Minx Air 200 or remote control without needing to use the app on your smartphone. Cambridge Audio maintains the list of stations and regularly check the stations are reliable and of reasonable quality. Minx App Air: The Minx Air App (from iTunes and Google Play) enables setup and control of the Cambridge Audio Minx Air 200 wireless music system from your Apple iPod touch/iPad/iPhone (iOS 5.0+) or Android (3.0+) smartphone/tablet. Use this app to find your favorite internet radio stations from a library of over 20,000 stations and store up to 5 presets. You can also control the wireless music system's volume, Bass, and DSP presets from your smartphone. Bluetooth aptX: The Cambridge Audio Minx Air 200 offers built-in Bluetooth for wireless connection between the portable speaker and your Bluetooth-enabled Apple iPod/iPhone/iPad, Android smartphone/tablet, Blackberry, laptop/computer, or other device. You'll be able to wirelessly stream stored music and music apps from your Bluetooth-enabled mobile device to the Cambridge Audio Minx Go. The Minx Air 200's aptX support squeezes the absolute maximum digital detail out of Bluetooth wireless streaming audio (if your device also supports it) for CD-quality playback of high-bitrate digital audio. You will continue to use your Bluetooth-enabled device to navigate your music and to view song/artist information. This unit pairs with your Bluetooth-enabled device with a single press of a button and can pair with up to 8 devices (only one can be used at a time). Once paired, the Minx Go will automatically re-connect with your device when in wireless range (up to 33'). Note: Due to the differences in Bluetooth technology, some Bluetooth enabled devices may be incompatible, function improperly, or may not support all features when used with the Cambridge Audio Minx Air 200. Dual Aux Inputs: The Minx Air 200 is fitted with two rear-panel Aux inputs. There is a 3.5mm auxiliary input that lets you connect almost any portable audio device with a headphone jack output. There is also a stereo RCA input which lets you connect your home audio components, such as a CD player. Remote Control: The Minx Air 200 comes with an 18-button IR remote control for wireless operation of the system. The remote includes Power On/Off, Volume Up/Down, Mute, Preset (1-10), Bass +/-, and Stop buttons. AC Power w/ Auto Power Down: The Minx Air 200 operates off of standard household current using the included AC power cord. To help save energy the Cambridge Audio Minx Air Wireless Music System will automatically power down if no user activity or audio playback is detected within an adjustable user defined time period (adjustable from 23hrs, 45minutes to 15 minutes, or OFF) Our Product Research Team At Crutchfield, you'll get detailed, accurate information that's hard to find elsewhere. That's because we have our own in-house Product Research team. They verify what's in the box, check the owner's manual, and record dimensions, features and specs. 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Myth: Cataract surgery is painful.
Fact: It can be uncomfortable but shouldn't hurt. After sedating you, the doctor will numb your eye, make a small incision through which the cataract can be broken up with ultrasound, and replace the clouded lens with a synthetic one. Four out of five people in the new AARP-Alcon Eye Health Study report that the surgery was easier than they had expected.
Myth: I will be able to tell when I need surgery.
Fact: Most people with cataracts don't realize how cloudy their vision has become. Before surgery, most say cataracts don't interfere with their daily activities. But after the procedure, 62 percent find they're enjoying life more. Although the need for surgery tends to peak in those in their 60s and 70s, cataracts can develop much earlier.
Myth: Cataracts are unrelated to overall health.
Fact: "There are multiple links between systemic disease and the formation of cataracts," says Brian Proctor, D.O., an ophthalmologist at Gottlieb Memorial Hospital in Melrose Park, Illinois. Cataracts are a known side effect of diabetes and high blood pressure, for instance. The formation of cataracts is also associated with the use of steroid medications.
Myth: It's normal to see halos around lights.
Fact: Along with cloudy vision, halos are a classic symptom of cataracts, says Proctor. Four out of five people in the AARP-Alcon study who had cataract surgery found it easier to drive afterward, both during the daytime and at night. (Halos can be a sign of corneal disease, too; if you're seeing them, be sure to have your eyes checked.)
Myth: I'll need reading glasses after cataract surgery.
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Hi all,
I know I suck at naming my software, so maybe this time I should ask before making another bad decision.
The program is an image/photo/animation editor (I mentioned it in this topic, when I was looking for beta testers). Until now, it was called Paint.COM, which I thought was funny, but apparently it wasn't to some people. I decided to change it.
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RealWorld Paint - unimaginative, but fitting my other tools. Probably hard to remember.
Paint Quest - painting is an adventure, a holy quest :-). It has a gaming feel and could appeal to younger people. I was also thinking to eventually make interactive tutorials, where the users will be given tasks to fulfill, but that would not be done in the near future.
Paint++ - it seems there already is a software called Paint++, but it looks like 1:1 copy of the old Windows Paint and it is likely to die. So, the name is more or less still free. Would probably appeal to programmers.
Qaint - Q = P+1 or maybe Quaint (new English word I learned today, yay!). It sounds good to me, but I am unsure if I can become #1 in Google for the quaint keyword. People would probably misspell qaint. Also, the relation to painting is not straightforward.
P-Paint - short version of Portable Paint.
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Blocks ads on web pages in Firefox, Chrome and Safari.
I have used this app extensively for a prolonged period. My review is based on that experience, and not reading specs or installing it for 10 minutes.
Who is this app designed for:
For anyone interested in getting rid of ads on web pages.
The Good
It filters many ads. A lot of good work done there. It's comprehensive.
Works well on some sites, but primarily those without many ads.
The needs improvement section
The plugin simply doesn't work well for people that use many tabs, or on web pages that include many ads, especially those that use JavaScript.
The plugin will make many web sites unresponsive or cause extreme delays in scrolling. These difficulties are far from minor. They are critical failures that make the software essentially unusable, except for those that are immortal and can wait for extremely long periods, e.g. minutes.
Scrolling problems include unresponsiveness and "chunking" with each scroll-wheel click taking several seconds or longer.
Disabling or uninstalling the plugin resolves all these issues immediately.
Why I think you should use this product
If you are a very light web user, then this might be for you.
How does it compare to similar apps
I have yet to see an app like this that works decently. So, it fails just as badly as all the others I've tried.
This is another fail for the web.
The basic premise of the development is a horrible, irresponsible, failure that a tiny bit of foresight could have forseen. It relies on an interpreted language when a compiled language is needed. This task cannot be done in JavaScript. It needs real muscle to do properly.
This is not really a reflection on the developers as far as I can tell. I have yet to see any highly-functional JavaScript-based plugins or extensions (like this plugin) that actually work decently for the web at large. (I have seen some that work beautifully for specific web sites though.)
Again, this is a problem with an interpreted language being used to do what a compiled language should be used to do.
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