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25th Fighter Squadron
25th Fighter Squadron | |
25th Fighter Squadron Patch
Active | 15 January 1941 – 12 December 1945 15 October 1946 – 8 June 1960 20 June 1965 – 31 July 1990 1 October 1993 – present |
Country | United States |
Branch | United States Air Force |
Type | Fighter |
Part of | Pacific Air Forces 7th Air Force 51st Fighter Wing 51st Operations Group |
Garrison/HQ | Osan Air Base |
Nickname(s) | Flying Elvises |
Motto(s) |
"PILSUNG!" (Certain Victory) |
Colors | Green |
Mascot(s) | Elvis |
Decorations | DUC PUC AFOUA w/V Device ROK PUC RVGC w/ Palm |
The 25th Fighter Squadron (25 FS) is part of the US Air Force's 51st Operations Group, 51st Fighter Wing, at Osan Air Base, South Korea. It operates the A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft conducting close air support missions.
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The 25th Fighter Squadron was originally created as the 25th Pursuit Squadron and activated at Hamilton Field, California, on 15 January 1941. By March it was assigned to the 51st Pursuit Group at March Field, California. In July the squadron received P-40 Warhawk aircraft.[1]
World War II[edit]
The 25th sailed to combat operations in the Pacific Theater aboard the SS President Coolidge on 11 January 1942. The squadron was part of the first deployment of U.S. forces leaving the mainland after the declaration of war. The journey to Melbourne, Australia, took 20 days. By late March the 25th Pursuit Squadron had arrived in Karachi, India, and set up wartime operations.[1]
The 25th flew its first aerial combat mission over "The Hump" on 25 September 1942, flying a combat escort mission. After the squadron moved to Dinjan in Assam, India, combat activity increased. Due to the terrain, the pilots would usually "drag in" on their passes. It was there that the 25th picked up the name "Assam Draggins."[1]
Operations from Dinjan were concentrated against the Japanese in northern Burma along the upper Chindwin and Irrawaddy Rivers. In February 1943 the 25th Fighter Squadron was tasked to defend Fort Hertz near Myitkyina. Fort Hertz was a vital cog in air operations near "The Hump." The 25th bombed and strafed enemy troops, concentrations, supply dumps, bridges, and enemy communication lines for twelve consecutive days, but failed to slow the Japanese advance on Fort Hertz. B-25 heavy bombers were needed to halt the Japan's drive, but none were available. Lieutenant Colonel John E. Barr, the executive officer for the 51st Fighter Group, modified a P-40 to carry 1,000 pound bombs, and by May 1943, the Japanese offensive had been halted .[1]
The 25th Fighter Squadron encountered more combat activity than any other unit within the 51st Fighter Group during the war. The squadron returned to the United States and was inactivated on 12 December 1945.
On 15 October 1945, the 25th was re-activated at Naha Air Base, Okinawa, where the squadron was assigned P-47 Thunderbolt and P-80 Shooting Star aircraft. As part of the occupation force, the 25th provided defense for the Ryukyu Islands.[1]
Korean War[edit]
The 25th was placed on alert when hostilities erupted in Korea in June 1950. The unit was reassigned to Itazuke Air Base, Japan, in September, and to Kimpo Air Base, Korea, by October. The Chinese People's Volunteer Army intervention in December 1950 forced a retreat of U.N. forces from North Korea into the South. The 25th flew more than 21 sorties each day that month to save the 2nd Infantry Division, which had been cut off by the enemy near Kunuri, from being overrun. Air cover was officially credited with preventing disastrous losses to the division.[1]
On 20 November 1951, squadron pilots received their new F-86 Sabre aircraft and went to face the Chinese, North Korean, and Soviet pilots in their MiG-15 aircraft. Major William T. Whisner Jr. got his fifth MiG kill on 23 February 1952, becoming an Ace.[1]
When the 51st Group adopted a checkered design for its F-86 tail markings, it also received the designation "Checkertails". The red squadron colors appeared in the design. Thus, the Assam Draggins of World War II became known as the "Checkertails" of the Korean War.[1]
Post Korean War[edit]
After the war, the 25th was assigned to the 51st Fighter-Interceptor Wing at Naha Air Base, Okinawa. While there, the pilots were deployed for one week at a time to Kadena Air Base, Okinawa. From 1960–1965, the 25th Fighter Squadron remained in a state of suspended animation with virtually no mission and only 20 percent manning. On 17 June 1965, the unit was re-designated the 25th Tactical Fighter Squadron and assigned to the 33d Tactical Fighter Wing at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida.[1]
Vietnam War[edit]
On 31 May 1968, the 25th was assigned to the 8th Tactical Fighter Wing and stationed at Ubon and Udorn Royal Thai Air Force Bases, Thailand, once again seeing combat in the skies of Vietnam. Flying F-4 Phantom II aircraft, the 25th received the Presidential Unit Citation (1971), the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm (1967–1973), and five Air Force Outstanding Unit Awards (1967–1973).[1]
Post Vietnam War - Present[edit]
When the Air Force began its withdrawal from Thailand, the 25th was reassigned the 18th Tactical Fighter Wing at Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, where it remained until 1 February 1981. On that date, the 25th was relocated without personnel or equipment to Suwon Air Base, Republic of Korea, and assigned to the 51st Composite Wing (Tactical).[1]
On 28 January 1982, the 25th received its first A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft. The squadron's presence helped maintain a peaceful armistice between North and South Korea until 2 October 1989. It was during that time that the 25th began transferring aircraft to the 19th Tactical Air Support Squadron and other stateside units and inactivated on 1 July 1990. On 1 October 1993, the 25th Fighter Squadron was activated under the 51st Wing at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Syd McPherson. It has since added six A-10 aircraft to its fleet, making it a dual qualified A/OA-10 squadron.[1]
The official motto of the 25th FS is "PILSUNG!" meaning certain victory in Korean. It is customary/mandatory that any time the number 25 or any variation of 25 (2.5, .25, etc.) is said, every person assigned to the 25th will shout a hearty "PILSUNG!" under any circumstance, regardless of who said it or who was briefing.
The Squadron is unofficially known as the "Flying Elvis's".[citation needed]
- Constituted 25th Pursuit Squadron (Interceptor) 20 November 1940
- Activated on 15 January 1941
- Redesignated: 25th Pursuit Squadron (Fighter) on 12 March 1941
- Redesignated: 25th Fighter Squadron on 15 May 1942
- Inactivated On 12 December 1945
- Activated on 15 October 1946
- Redesignated: 25th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron on 1 February 1950
- Discontinued on 8 June 1960
- Redesignated: 25th Tactical Fighter Squadron on 18 June 1965
- Organized: 20 June 1965
- Inactivated: 31 July 1990
- Redesignated/Activated: 25th Fighter Squadron on 1 October 1993
- 51st Fighter Group (1941–1945)
- 51st Fighter-Interceptor Wing (1946–1960)
- Tactical Air Command (1965)
- 33d Tactical Fighter Wing (1965–1968)
- 8th Tactical Fighter Wing (1968–1974)
- 432d Tactical Fighter Wing (1974–1975)
- 3d Tactical Fighter Wing (1975)
- 18th Tactical Fighter Wing (1975–1981)
- 51st Fighter Wing (1981–1990, 1993–present)
Aircraft Operated[2][edit]
- P-40 Warhawk (1941–1945)
- P-38 Lightning (1944)
- P-51 Mustang (1944–1945)
- P-47 Thunderbolt (1946–1947)
- F-80 Shooting Star (1947–1951)
- F-86D Sabre Interceptor (1951–1960)
- F-4 Phantom II (1965–1980)
- A-10 Thunderbolt II (1982–1989, 1993–present)
This article incorporates public domain material from the Air Force Historical Research Agency website http://www.afhra.af.mil/.
- 25th Fighter Squadron History
- 25th Fighter Squadron Fact Sheet
- Maurer, Maurer (1983). Air Force Combat Units Of World War II. Maxwell AFB, Alabama: Office of Air Force History. ISBN 0-89201-092-4.


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Mon Jan 7, 2013, 06:09 PM
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Bernie Sanders Annihilates Mitch McConnell and Delivers a Lesson in Compassion
Bernie Sanders Annihilates Mitch McConnell and Delivers a Lesson in Compassion By: Jason Easley Jan. 7th, 2013 Sen. Bernie Sanders went on MSNBC today and completely leveled Sen. Mitch McConnell for claiming that revenue is not the issue, and explained that the government is spending money to keep people from starving. Here is the video (at link): Sanders said, The question that we have to debate as a nation is that deficit reduction is a very important point, but we have to understand that today at 15.7% our revenue as part of GDP is the lowest thats it has been in sixty years. So when Sen. McConnell says revenue is not the issue, he is dead wrong. Revenue is very much the issue. The American people have been very clear. They do not want to cut Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security. They do want to ask the wealthy and corporations to pay more in taxes. Sen. Sanders explained why the government is spending so much money right now, Do you know why we are spending a lot of money? Because we are in the midst of a terrible Wall Street caused recession. Where real unemployment is close to 15%, and if we do not expand the Food Stamp program children in America go hungry. And if you do not provide unemployment compensation, workers will be out on the street having lost everything. Historically what happens when you are in the midst of this terrible, terrible recession, and again real unemployment close to 15%, what the American society has got to do as a society, is take care of people in need. As the economy improves, as fewer people are on unemployment, those spending programs should go down. But you cant leave fellow Americans out there on the street. snip// Mitch McConnell is dead wrong, and his insistence on cuts without revenue will lead to more suffering for millions already in need. Republicans has tossed aside their responsibility to our society. All they can see is their own ideology. Conservatives want spending cuts because their ideology tells them cuts will grow the economy. This is why, in the face of an onslaught spearheaded by blind ideology, it is the responsibility of the left to speak for the voiceless and fight for those most in need during these difficult days.
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57 replies | Author | Time | Post |
Bernie Sanders Annihilates Mitch McConnell and Delivers a Lesson in Compassion (Original post) |
babylonsister | Jan 2013 | OP |
ReRe | Jan 2013 | #1 | |
Caeser67 | Jan 2013 | #2 | |
Cha | Jan 2013 | #3 | |
think | Jan 2013 | #5 | |
Cha | Jan 2013 | #7 | |
Ed Suspicious | Jan 2013 | #8 | |
Dont call me Shirley | Jan 2013 | #48 | |
stultusporcos | Jan 2013 | #4 | |
Trailrider1951 | Jan 2013 | #14 | |
stultusporcos | Jan 2013 | #17 | |
truebluegreen | Jan 2013 | #22 | |
stultusporcos | Jan 2013 | #50 | |
truebluegreen | Jan 2013 | #51 | |
WillyT | Jan 2013 | #6 | |
JDPriestly | Jan 2013 | #9 | |
humbled_opinion | Jan 2013 | #10 | |
hfojvt | Jan 2013 | #27 | |
1StrongBlackMan | Jan 2013 | #31 | |
hfojvt | Jan 2013 | #35 | |
1StrongBlackMan | Jan 2013 | #36 | |
hfojvt | Jan 2013 | #39 | |
1StrongBlackMan | Jan 2013 | #40 | |
hfojvt | Jan 2013 | #52 | |
1StrongBlackMan | Jan 2013 | #53 | |
hfojvt | Jan 2013 | #54 | |
1StrongBlackMan | Jan 2013 | #55 | |
hfojvt | Jan 2013 | #56 | |
1StrongBlackMan | Jan 2013 | #57 | |
Skraxx | Jan 2013 | #11 | |
Sherman A1 | Jan 2013 | #12 | |
patrice | Jan 2013 | #13 | |
kag | Jan 2013 | #15 | |
deutsey | Jan 2013 | #16 | |
freshwest | Jan 2013 | #18 | |
Jeevus | Jan 2013 | #19 | |
Volaris | Jan 2013 | #20 | |
Bainbridge Bear | Jan 2013 | #32 | |
infidel dog | Jan 2013 | #44 | |
Manifestor_of_Light | Jan 2013 | #21 | |
Bainbridge Bear | Jan 2013 | #33 | |
Manifestor_of_Light | Jan 2013 | #41 | |
malthaussen | Jan 2013 | #24 | |
AlbertCat | Jan 2013 | #29 | |
Jeevus | Jan 2013 | #37 | |
AlbertCat | Jan 2013 | #38 | |
drynberg | Jan 2013 | #23 | |
malthaussen | Jan 2013 | #25 | |
infidel dog | Jan 2013 | #45 | |
Overseas | Jan 2013 | #26 | |
AlbertCat | Jan 2013 | #28 | |
merrily | Jan 2013 | #30 | |
dotymed | Jan 2013 | #34 | |
Martin Eden | Jan 2013 | #42 | |
supercats | Jan 2013 | #43 | |
JackHughes | Jan 2013 | #46 | |
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Dont call me Shirley | Jan 2013 | #49 |
Response to babylonsister (Original post)
Mon Jan 7, 2013, 06:54 PM
ReRe (10,593 posts)
1. Amen, Hallelujah, I love it when...
... Bernie stands up and tells the truth! Shame on you McConnell. Shame, Shame. Shame! |
Response to babylonsister (Original post)
Mon Jan 7, 2013, 07:09 PM
Caeser67 (156 posts)
2. Who is Bernie Sanders To Come In With Them
Response to babylonsister (Original post)
Mon Jan 7, 2013, 07:26 PM
Cha (195,126 posts)
3. Spending without Revenue is how bush's Surplus from Clinton got
annihilated and President Obama was left a trillion $$$$$$$$ Deficit.
F****** republiCONS like mitch need to actually take personal responsibility and quit yapping. |
Response to Cha (Reply #3)
Mon Jan 7, 2013, 08:00 PM
think (11,641 posts)
5. The public should be reminded of this time and time again.
The reason for our current fiscal mess is Bush cut taxes while increasing spending.
Spending Under President George W. Bush
Veronique de Rugy | Mar 2009 Adjusted for inflation, in eight years, President Clinton increased the federal budget by 11 percent. In eight years, President Bush increased it by a whopping 104 percent. ~snip~ http://mercatus.org/publication/spending-under-president-george-w-bush |
Response to think (Reply #5)
Mon Jan 7, 2013, 08:18 PM
Cha (195,126 posts)
7. Exactly, think! Tryin' to do our part. nm
Response to think (Reply #5)
Mon Jan 7, 2013, 08:20 PM
Ed Suspicious (8,879 posts)
8. He increased it while balancing it if I recall correctly. Then Bush peed in the pool. n/t
Response to Ed Suspicious (Reply #8)
Tue Jan 8, 2013, 06:01 PM
Dont call me Shirley (10,998 posts)
48. That's all the bushes do is pee in the pool; they turn everything they do in to a crime.
Response to babylonsister (Original post)
Mon Jan 7, 2013, 07:51 PM
stultusporcos (327 posts)
4. Thanks to the NRA and GOP well armed poor, hungry, desperate and pissed off people in the streets
could very well be the result of the GOP being a-holes.
This is not a threat, just a very real form of blowback that the GOP never really thinks about as a direct result of their policies. |
Response to stultusporcos (Reply #4)
Mon Jan 7, 2013, 09:10 PM
Trailrider1951 (1,775 posts)
14. But the real problem with that is Fox Noise telling them that their hurt is all the liberals fault!
And they listen.
Response to Trailrider1951 (Reply #14)
Mon Jan 7, 2013, 09:30 PM
stultusporcos (327 posts)
17. So you have a choice now prepare for possiable RW blowback againt liberals or don't
We all have choices in life hopefully you will choose wisely.
Response to stultusporcos (Reply #17)
Tue Jan 8, 2013, 07:20 AM
truebluegreen (8,946 posts)
22. What, exactly, are you advocating here,
O Wise Stultus? You sound very...profound.
Response to truebluegreen (Reply #22)
Tue Jan 8, 2013, 08:06 PM
stultusporcos (327 posts)
50. I advocate choice and free will, nothing more
Response to stultusporcos (Reply #50)
Tue Jan 8, 2013, 09:42 PM
truebluegreen (8,946 posts)
51. Yup.
That's what I thought.
Response to babylonsister (Original post)
Mon Jan 7, 2013, 08:06 PM
WillyT (72,631 posts)
Response to babylonsister (Original post)
Mon Jan 7, 2013, 08:31 PM
JDPriestly (57,936 posts)
Response to babylonsister (Original post)
Mon Jan 7, 2013, 08:33 PM
humbled_opinion (4,171 posts)
10. OMG I love this guy...
Bernie Sanders is exactly right again.
Response to humbled_opinion (Reply #10)
Tue Jan 8, 2013, 10:32 AM
hfojvt (37,356 posts)
27. Bernie is apparently full of crap
If he really believes that revenue is a problem, then why did he just get done voting inf FAVOR of $2.4 trillion in tax cuts to the top 20%, including $600 billion to the top 1%?
Response to hfojvt (Reply #27)
Tue Jan 8, 2013, 11:20 AM
1StrongBlackMan (31,849 posts)
31. Because Bernie understands ...
that one eats an elephant, one bite at a time ... Because Bernie, having been a part of the legislative body understands that governing means you don't/can't/won't get everything you want, when you want it ... Because Bernie understands that giving some to the upper 20% and upper 1% is less important than giving more (as a percentage of income) to the lower 80% and 99%.
Response to 1StrongBlackMan (Reply #31)
Tue Jan 8, 2013, 11:42 AM
hfojvt (37,356 posts)
35. more as a percentage of income
that's exactly what Bush used to say. I'd laugh if that wasn't so fucking sad.
Nope, sorry, he is full of crap. You simply cannot vote for $3.7 trillion in tax cuts and then turn around and say "revenue is a problem". p.s. The "more as a percentage of income" does not appear to be true either, see page 2 http://ctj.org/pdf/bidenmcconnelldistribution.pdf |
Response to hfojvt (Reply #35)
Tue Jan 8, 2013, 11:56 AM
1StrongBlackMan (31,849 posts)
36. Okay ...
The wise words of a homeless guy I recently encountered ...
Mannn, I'm living on the street ... If I'm getting a meal, what do I care that someone else with more eats, too?"
Response to 1StrongBlackMan (Reply #36)
Tue Jan 8, 2013, 01:24 PM
hfojvt (37,356 posts)
39. maybe because if you donate $100 to feed the homeless
and I use $10 of it to actually feed the homeless and put the other $90 in my pocket, it sorta means that fewer homeless are gonna get meals, or clean socks, or coats, or blankets, etc.
And if a politician passes a bill claiming "this bill will help feed the homeless" and 10% of it goes to feed the homeless and 90% of it goes into the pockets of much richer people, then that politician is pretty much full of shit. |
Response to hfojvt (Reply #39)
Tue Jan 8, 2013, 01:41 PM
1StrongBlackMan (31,849 posts)
40. But what about the alternative ...
as is/was the most recent case, where there would be NO money offered to feed the homeless and a raising of all taxes, including that of the working class ... in fact, the homeless programming would be defunded with the fiscal cliff. What is the better circumstance?
And please don't come back with, "Well, we should have done something else" without identifying what should have been done AND, more importantly, an explanation of HOW that something else would have been accomplished. Thanks in advance. |
Response to 1StrongBlackMan (Reply #40)
Wed Jan 9, 2013, 03:38 AM
hfojvt (37,356 posts)
52. but what about another alternative
an alternative where we have a President who fights for something good? Who fights on our side? He might fail, but trying to do something good and failing is better than trying to do something bad and succeeding. At least then he would have tried.
And you are probably gonna say it could not be done. Because it is easy to be cynical and say "it can' be done, because Washington is designed to resist change" But it would be nice to at least see some people try. Nothing can be done if people do not try, but if they give it a good effort and inspire the people, they might just find out that "yes we can". |
Response to hfojvt (Reply #52)
Wed Jan 9, 2013, 11:31 AM
1StrongBlackMan (31,849 posts)
53. You ignored my pre-condition ...
requesting a path for your alternative ... "Trying" to pass legislation where there clearly are not the votes is wasted effort.
Response to 1StrongBlackMan (Reply #53)
Wed Jan 9, 2013, 03:11 PM
hfojvt (37,356 posts)
54. from where I sit, it is called
fighting the good fight
trying to justify shitty legislation just because "it passed" is an absurd defense of excrement. Just because it passed, does not convert excrement into chocolate pudding. Throwing a nickel to the poor and $100 to the rich makes the country more unequal which does tremendous amounts of harm, no matter how happy some of the poor may be about their nickels. |
Response to hfojvt (Reply #54)
Wed Jan 9, 2013, 03:17 PM
1StrongBlackMan (31,849 posts)
55. Okay ...
No path; just gripes. Gotcha.
Response to 1StrongBlackMan (Reply #55)
Thu Jan 10, 2013, 05:53 AM
hfojvt (37,356 posts)
56. and you, on the other hand
no understanding or sympathy, just fucking excuses for betrayal.
Gotcha right back at you. Would there be some point to me detailing a plan, when the President and the Party have already chosen betrayal? |
Response to hfojvt (Reply #56)
Thu Jan 10, 2013, 11:15 AM
1StrongBlackMan (31,849 posts)
57. No ...
I have plenty of understanding and empathy and I see compromise that moves the ball forward, i.e., gets something for the vulnerable groups, as far less a betrayal than sticking to some pie in the sky ideological dream that (largely does not effect me) and nets the vulnerable group nothing ... and I really don't care that someone else benefits from that compromise, so long as the vulernable group gets what they need.
I'm just tired of hearing people wax on and on about what SHOULD happen, without presenting a plan as to HOW that "should" can be accomplished, in the real world of divided government and a divided electorate. Doing so is disinguenuous, at best, and intellectually lazy/dishonest, in all cases. |
Response to babylonsister (Original post)
Mon Jan 7, 2013, 08:45 PM
Skraxx (777 posts)
11. Now Imagine Sanders Backed Up By Frank in the Senate
Would be a thing of beauty.
Response to babylonsister (Original post)
Mon Jan 7, 2013, 09:02 PM
Sherman A1 (19,398 posts)
Response to babylonsister (Original post)
Mon Jan 7, 2013, 09:10 PM
kag (1,423 posts)
15. Thanks, babylonsister.
I will ALWAYS k&r Bernie!
Response to babylonsister (Original post)
Mon Jan 7, 2013, 10:45 PM
freshwest (53,661 posts)
18. Bernie is doing a good job for all of us. Thanks, babylonsister.
Response to babylonsister (Original post)
Mon Jan 7, 2013, 10:56 PM
Jeevus (61 posts)
19. Morality doesn't even have to be part of the equation.
Republicans can't be sold on the idea of compassion, so why not emphasize the practical consequences of gutting social programs for the poor?
What do poor desperate people often do? Commit crimes. Not all of course. But poverty and crime go hand in hand. So you can be an Objectivist and still agree that crime is a bad thing. |
Response to Jeevus (Reply #19)
Mon Jan 7, 2013, 11:34 PM
Volaris (3,676 posts)
20. Only if youre NOT in the side business of making a buck of incarcerations...
The hateful fuckers.
Response to Volaris (Reply #20)
Tue Jan 8, 2013, 11:32 AM
Bainbridge Bear (155 posts)
32. Yes, the CCA,
the "Corrections Corporation of America" (look them up) , is not interested in social justice. It cuts into their profits. Remember that the U.S. has the largest prison population in the world.
Response to Bainbridge Bear (Reply #32)
Tue Jan 8, 2013, 03:04 PM
infidel dog (273 posts)
44. "Corrections Corporation of America????"
Ye gads. It sound like something out of an outrageous work of political satire. Too bad the reality is so fucking obscene.
Response to Jeevus (Reply #19)
Tue Jan 8, 2013, 03:17 AM
Manifestor_of_Light (20,745 posts)
21. All that social disruption from crime, etc. is very expensive.
financially and societally and emotionally.
But the bastards make a buck off of it by privatizing the prison system. |
Response to Manifestor_of_Light (Reply #21)
Tue Jan 8, 2013, 11:34 AM
Bainbridge Bear (155 posts)
33. It can cost more to
imprison a former drug dealer for a year than it would to send them to Harvard. Quite a racket they have going there.
Response to Bainbridge Bear (Reply #33)
Tue Jan 8, 2013, 02:13 PM
Manifestor_of_Light (20,745 posts)
41. Yes. And they don't understand preventive medicine.
Or early childhood intervention, early education, like Head Start.
They would rather lag behind, even though $1 in preventive care saves $3 later on. They don't want to pay for contraception, and neither do they want to pay for kids and moms on welfare. They just want them to die in the streets. |
Response to Jeevus (Reply #19)
Tue Jan 8, 2013, 09:32 AM
malthaussen (11,243 posts)
24. Criminals rarely prey on the wealthy...
... so why should the wealthy care if some homeless and desperate people rip off other poor and desperate people?
-- Mal |
Response to Jeevus (Reply #19)
Tue Jan 8, 2013, 10:53 AM
AlbertCat (17,505 posts)
29. What do poor desperate people often do? Commit crimes.
More or less crime than Wall Street people? Do poor people crimes do more or less harm than Wall Street and corporate crime?
Response to AlbertCat (Reply #29)
Tue Jan 8, 2013, 12:22 PM
Jeevus (61 posts)
37. I don't disagree.
My comment had nothing to do with that.
What I'm saying is that we often defend funding of social programs on moral grounds. I happen to believe moral arguments in defense of funding for social programs are usually sound. BUT, since Republicans and Wall Street types aren't swayed by moral arguments, perhaps they can simply look at the cost to society of doing away with social programs. If they're making money from imprisonment, which I know they are, that's another realm of immorality. |
Response to Jeevus (Reply #37)
Tue Jan 8, 2013, 01:02 PM
AlbertCat (17,505 posts)
38. I don't disagree with you either.
It's just when we hear the word "crime", I'd like bankers and traders to come to mind as readily as black guys in hoodies..... y'know?
Response to babylonsister (Original post)
Tue Jan 8, 2013, 08:38 AM
drynberg (1,648 posts)
23. SEN. SANDERS = EXACT APPROACH FOR THOSE LIKE SEN. McCONNELL
Why? He spoke directly, plainly, and of course fact-based, not ideologically induced foam as we hear from those calling themselves conservative. Bernie of course, didn't leave out compassion for fellow Americans, because just where are we without compassion? I love Bernie!!
Response to babylonsister (Original post)
Tue Jan 8, 2013, 09:34 AM
malthaussen (11,243 posts)
25. I love Mr Sanders, but...
... he can say what he will, the ideologues will continue to repeat their party line, and the paid-for media will repeat it to the masses. And regardless of what most of the American people may want, Congress will do its own thing, which has nothing to do with what most of the American people want.
-- Mal |
Response to malthaussen (Reply #25)
Tue Jan 8, 2013, 03:06 PM
infidel dog (273 posts)
45. Ye-ess, but I thank him for saying it.
Response to babylonsister (Original post)
Tue Jan 8, 2013, 10:10 AM
Overseas (12,113 posts)
26. K&R. He tells it like it is.
Response to babylonsister (Original post)
Tue Jan 8, 2013, 10:48 AM
AlbertCat (17,505 posts)
28. Conservatives want spending cuts because their ideology tells them cuts will grow the economy.
Reality on the other hand has something else to say.
Just what exactly do Repugs think government is FOR? if not to make citizens' lives better? "Ideology" is just the polite way of saying they're nuts ignoring reality. |
Response to babylonsister (Original post)
Tue Jan 8, 2013, 11:09 AM
merrily (45,250 posts)
30. Senator Sanders is too kind.
All they can see is their own ideology. Conservatives want spending cuts because their ideology tells them cuts will grow the economy. Republicans in the Senate are stubborn, but not brain dead. They know as well as you and I that spending cuts don't grow the economy. Greed is not an ideology. They don't want to pay taxes because their greed conquers all else. And they want to cost Democrats votes because they get more power and more money that way.And so they go after what they perceive to be the Democratic base--organized labor and the people who really need social safety nets. And, for some reason, Democrats don't do enough to stop them |
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Tue Jan 8, 2013, 11:36 AM
dotymed (5,610 posts)
34. If "our party" is not corporate controlled,
how can Bernie Sanders not be a part of President Obama's cabinet? Not in a foreign duty (Ambassador) capacity, but in a capacity where his convictions can be utilized to help straighten out our domestic disaster.
Honestly, I would vote for Bernie (and volunteer) in a heart beat if he ran for POTUS. It is criminal not to utilize his intellect and "people first" views to help Americans during this time in history. Bernie is articulate, humble, and very well informed. He spent years in the house of representatives before he became a senator. His views are the same as the majority of Americans. I know that he serves on the veterans committee, which is very important. Yet, during these very trying times, his voice and actions would be well utilized in a high ranking, domestic cabinet position. He is an Independent but Obama utilizes rethugs... Oh, he is not of the "third way"...OMG, is is a socialist democrat...nevermind.... |
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Tue Jan 8, 2013, 02:24 PM
Martin Eden (7,682 posts)
42. Repukes are always warning that we'll turn into Greece ...
... but if that happens it will be due to their prescription for austerity and their policies responsible for the recession.
Response to babylonsister (Original post)
Tue Jan 8, 2013, 02:47 PM
supercats (429 posts)
43. Once Again Senator Sanders Is THE Voice Of Reason
I hope Ashley Judd primaries McConnells' ass!
He is repeatedly a disgrace on the American people. |
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Tue Jan 8, 2013, 04:30 PM
JackHughes (126 posts)
46. Get the Republicanists to explain the difference..
Get the Republicanists to explain the difference between "over-spending" and "under-taxation."
Response to babylonsister (Original post)
Tue Jan 8, 2013, 05:27 PM
Ccarmona (370 posts)
47. Repugs Only Care
about the debt and deficits when there's a Democratic President.
And would the Repugs stop calling it the Democrat Party. It's The Democratic Party. |
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Coach Erb in Texas on Tuesday; Where on Wednesday?
After reporting on Tuesday that Coach Lester Erb had visited Lakeview Centennial wide receiver Terrell Turner, it appears Erb is using all the frequent flyer miles he can use right now.
Erb made his way into Cincinnati yesterday to check out Winthrow High School and WR Jamar Howard (6'4.5 205 4.6). Howard is a big-time sleeper given his size, athleticism, and how well his uses his hands to catch the ball. Right now, West Virginia is his only official visit from what I understand, but Iowa should receive one at some point.
Iowa is picking up interest in Howard's teammate, CB Robert Williams (5'10.5 165 4.5) as well. Williams has a list of offers right now, and one could come from Iowa in the near future.
Iowa Found Its Next Dave Bradley?
It appears the Iowa Hawkeyes may have found their next Dave Bradley, but in this instance, it involves the state of Indiana.
Iowa is actively recruiting quarterback Erick Kumming out of Fort Wayne Bishop Luers High School. The 6'3 180 pound quarterback has completed 48% of his passes, including having thrown for 1250 yards and a 12 to 5 touchdown to interception ratio, thus far in ten games. Bishop Luers is currently in the second round of the tournament.
Kumming is a three year starter at quarterback, but as well, as he is the punter of the team, and is considered by some as a division one talent as a punter.
Certainly, Iowa may decide to take him as the second quarterback with the luxury of knowing they can use him as a punter, as well.
Just something to keep in mind.
Quick Update on Iowa City High LB Dorian Davis
Right now, Dorian's main focus is get to his grades up, and to get qualified. He is working hard on that issue, and from all indications, he will have a good chance of becoming qualified by the end of the semester.
Iowa and Tennessee are the schools at the top of his list and both are showing strong interest. In fact, from people I have spoken with, indications are pointing that if Dorian improves his academic standing well enough he will likely receive a Hawkeye offer.
Of course, that could have a lot to do with the decisions of Kevin Green and Jeremiha Hunter, as well.
Hawks Heavily Target A Mister Alexander
Mister is indeed a big-time prospect on the Hawkeye board, and at nearly 6'4 and 201 pounds, he projects as either a free safety or outside linebacker.
I know at the LSU Combine this summer, Mister ran a 4.51, had a 4.0 pro shuttle, and a 10'4 broad jump, which should tell you the guy is explosive.
Mister could be a "wildcard" type, like Jeff Tarpinian, but Iowa will be trying hard to bring Mister in for a visit.
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The Mercedes-Benz W126 S-Class was the king of 1980s sedans and it sold very well in the United States. You'll still see plenty of them on the street today and it's rare that a California self-service wrecking yard doesn't have at least one fully depreciated, high-mile example in stock. I haven't paid much attention to these cars for this series, but that changed when I saw a 560SEL taxi in a San Francisco Bay Area wrecking yard. (Read More…)
Notwithstanding Remy's hugely popular Saudis in Audis rap video, it appears that Saudi Arabian King Salman and his entourage prefer Stuttgart and Detroit to Ingolstadt.
The King and his retinue arrived at Andrews Air Force Base on Thursday, flying in on four Boeing 747 airliners for a state visit with President Obama. A fleet of Mercedes-Benz S Class sedans, Cadillac Escalade SUVs, a couple M-B Sprinter vans and what looks like one International school bus were awaiting Salman and his attendants. Carol Lee, the White House correspondent for the Wall Street Journal tweeted out the photo above. (Read More…)
So many upper-crust products sit at the top of their respective automaker's lineup and do little more than look pretty. They are flagships, technological showcases, standard bearers.
On the other hand, there's the Mercedes-Benz S-Class, with its base price of more than $95,000 in the United States. Flagship? Yes. Technological showcase? That, too. Standard-bearer? Of course. But the S-Class is also popular. (Read More…)
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100% (Mariah Carey song)
"100%" | |
Promotional single by Mariah Carey from the album AT&T Team USA Soundtrack | |
Released | February 9, 2010[1] |
Format | Digital download |
Recorded | 2009 |
Genre | |
Length | 4:12 |
Label | Island |
Writer(s) | Mariah Carey, Crystal Johnson, Jermaine Dupri, Bryan-Michael Cox |
Producer(s) | Jermaine Dupri, Bryan-Michael Cox |
"100%" is a song performed by R&B singer Mariah Carey originally recorded as soundtrack promotional single from motion picture Precious but then reassigned to the AT&T Team USA Soundtrack for the 2010 Winter Olympics.[2] The song was also due to feature on Carey's now cancelled thirteenth studio/second remix album, Angels Advocate though it was never tipped as a single from the latter.[3]
The piano-driven contemporary R&B ballad is themed around reaching your potential with lyrics like "don't stop till you make the finish". Written by Carey, Crystal Johnson, Bryan-Michael Cox, Jermaine Dupri and produced by the latter two. Carey does not share production credits following "Say Somethin'".[4][5] The song was released as a special promotional single to raise money for Team USA at the 2010 Winter Olympics. It was released exclusively to the American and Canadian iTunes Stores and AT&T wireless devices on February 9, 2010.[1][6][7]
Background and composition[edit]
In 2001, Carey ventured into film with Glitter (2001). Before the film's release she suffered a physical and emotional breakdown and was hospitalized for severe exhaustion.[8] Following the film's poor reception, she was bought out of her then recent recording contract with Virgin Records for $50 million, which led to a decline in her career.[9][10] In 2009, she appeared as a social worker in Precious, the movie adaptation of the 1996 novel Push by Sapphire. The film garnered mostly positive reviews from critics, as has Carey's performance.[11] Variety described her acting as "pitch-perfect".[12] Precious won awards at both the Sundance Film Festival and the Toronto Film Festival, receiving top honors there.[13][14] In January 2010, Carey won the Breakthrough Actress Performance Award for her role in Precious at the Palm Springs International Film Festival.[15] For the film's soundtrack, Carey recorded a track titled "100%", which was later released as a promotional single from the AT&T U.S. Winter Olympics soundtrack on February 9, 2010, to raise money for the U.S. Olympics Team.[3][16] The R&B ballad contains elements of gospel music,[5] and was written by Carey, while Crystal Johnson, Jermaine Dupri, and Bryan-Michael Cox produced and wrote additional lyrics to the track.[17] The singer's vocal range spans from the note of E3 to F#6. The track is composed in the key of A major in common time and a tempo of 60 beats per minute, with the long chord progression of the song being A, A/F♯, A/D, E/G♯, A/F♯, A/E, A/D, C♯, A/F♯ and A/E.[18]
Release and use[edit]
"100%" was replaced by the song "I Can See in Color" by Mary J. Blige for the "Precious (soundtrack)." When Carey was performing at a date on the Canadian leg of her Angels Advocate Tour at the Air Canada Centre she announced the song would be used for the Winter Olympic games. Carey spoke of the opportunity for the song to be part of the Olympics.[2]
"I am honored to be a part of this effort to support Team USA through this soundtrack. The Olympic Winter Games create once-in-a-lifetime moments for the entire world to see. It is truly amazing to watch these first-rate athletes compete and give everything they have to reach new levels of achievement. Their actions provide hope and inspiration for everyone. As artists, we strive to encourage others through our music."
All proceeds from the purchase of songs from the soundtrack, participating ringtones and answer tones from February 12, 2010 through March 1, 2010 were donated to Team USA. It charted on the Hot Digital Songs chart at number 197.[2]
Music video[edit]
On February 9, 2010, Carey filmed the music video for "100%" during the Toronto show of her Angels Advocate Tour. She asked the audience if they could stay and help her film the video. The music video is reportedly inspired by the video of her song "Hero".[19] The music video premiered Saturday February 20, 2010 on NBC's Olympics.[20] The video features Carey singing the song on tour with a backdrop of the Olympic rings whilst cutting back to clips of team U.S.A.
Release history[edit]
Country | Date | Format | Label |
United States[1] | February 9, 2010 | Digital download | Island Records |
Canada[6] | Universal Music |
- ^ a b c "100% – Single by Mariah Carey". iTunes Store. Apple. Retrieved 2012-06-03.
- ^ a b c "Mariah Gives 100% To Team USA Soundtrack!". MariahCarey.com. 2010-02-11. Archived from the original on 2010-03-17. Retrieved 2012-06-03.
- ^ a b Kennedy, Gerrick D. (2010-02-26). "Mariah Carey will release duet, remix album". Los Angeles Times. Tribune Publishing. Retrieved 2012-06-03.
- ^ "100 Percent". American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Retrieved 2012-06-03.
- ^ a b "New Music: Mariah Carey – '100%' (Full)". Rap-Up. Devin Lazerine. 2009-11-11. Retrieved 2012-06-03.
- ^ a b "100% – Single by Mariah Carey". iTunes Store. Apple. Retrieved 2012-06-03.
- ^ "AT&T to Produce Exclusive Soundtrack for Athletes Competing in 2010 Olympic Winter Games". AT&T. 2010-02-11. Retrieved 2012-06-03.
- ^ Gardner, Elysa (2001-09-09). "Mystery Shadows Carey's Career, Pressures Linger After Singer's Breakdown". USA Today. Gannett Company. Retrieved 2011-06-16.
- ^ Reynolds, Simon (2010-01-26). "Carey Blames 9/11 For 'Glitter' Flop". Digital Spy. Hachette Filipacchi Médias. Retrieved 2011-04-13.
- ^ Zwecker, Bill (2002-01-22). "Mariah Carries On With Record Deal, Recovery". Chicago Sun-Times. Sun-Times Media Group. Retrieved 2011-06-16.
- ^ O'Niel, Tom (2009-10-19). "Dark horse nominees: Will the Oscars nominate 'Avatar'?". Los Angeles Times. Tribune Company. Retrieved 2011-08-19.
- ^ Anderson, John (2009-01-18). "Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire Movie Review From The Sundance Film Festival". Variety. Reed Business Information. Retrieved 2011-08-19.
- ^ "Entertainment; Precious Film Takes Sundance Prize". BBC News Online. 2009-09-20. Retrieved 2011-08-19.
- ^ "Movies – News – 'Precious' Scoops Top Toronto Prize". Digital Spy. Hachette Filipacchi Médias. 2009-09-21. Retrieved 2011-08-19.
- ^ "Weeks After Tipsy Awards Speech, Mariah Carey Pops Cork on her Own Liquor Brand, Angel Champagne". Daily News. Mortimer Zuckerman. 2010-01-17. Retrieved 2011-08-19.
- ^ "New Music: Mariah Carey – '100 Percent' (Snippet)". Rap-Up. Devin Lazerine. 2009-08-19. Retrieved 2012-06-03.
- ^ AT&T Team USA Soundtrack liner notes. Various Labels. (2010)
- ^ Mariah Carey; Crystal Johnson; Jermaine Dupri; Bryan Michael-Cox. "100%: Mariah Carey Digital Sheet Music" (Musicnotes). Musicnotes.com. Alfred Music Publishing. MN0081926. Retrieved 2012-06-03.
- ^ "ohnotheydidnt: Mariah Records New Music Video in Toronto". Community.livejournal.com. Retrieved 2010-03-14.
- ^ "Official Site and Honey B. Fly Fan Club for Mariah Carey news.news". Mariahcarey.com. Archived from the original on 21 February 2010. Retrieved 2010-03-14.


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The premise that IP promotes dynamic efficiency while antitrust concentrates on static welfare is wrong, or at least oversimplified. It proceeds from a fundamentally Schumpeterian assumption that competition will not lead to innovation, and we need the lure of monopoly to drive investment in new products. In fact, however there is substantial economic evidence suggesting that competition itself may act as a greater spur to innovation than monopoly. Critically, different market structures will promote innovation in different industries. Sometimes - as in the pharmaceutical industry - we need the incentive provided by strong patents, but in other industries - like the Internet - competition is more likely to spur innovation. Both patent and antitrust law need to take these industry differences into account. And to do so, antitrust will need to shed its subservience to IP law.
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Lemley, Mark A., Industry-Specific Antitrust Policy for Innovation (September 1, 2010). Stanford Law and Economics Olin Working Paper No. 397. Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=1670197 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.1670197
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Policy recommendations for the American position in international Internet governance negotiations Luke Wadman, IEEE-WISE intern July 31 st, 2013 Rayburn HOB Room 2325 Splinternet versus open Internet
What is the Internet, and what does it mean to govern it? What are the issues? Whats at stake? The policy routes Recommendations 7/31/132Lucas Wadman, IEEE-WISE, Splinternet vs. Open Internet Coming soon, to a PowerPoint near you
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Definition: Internet governance is the development and application by Governments, the private sector and civil society, in their respective roles, of shared principles, norms, rules, decision-making procedures, and programmes that shape the evolution and use of the Internet. In English, please! 7/31/134Lucas Wadman, IEEE-WISE, Splinternet vs. Open Internet Internet governance – a briefer introduction
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Two models: multistakeholder and cybersovereignty Multistakeholder: current model, represents civil society, private sector, government equally Cybersovereignty: Government have final say, civil society and private sector serve as advisors Multistakeholder: current, open Internet versus Cybersovereignty: government borders, Splinternet 7/31/136Lucas Wadman, IEEE-WISE, Splinternet vs. Open Internet More Internet governance: models
China ISPs are large and infrastructure robust some international traffic routed through China (mostly S. Korea, Thailand, Singapore) Can result in traffic/service interruptions If youre an international IT company, bad for business! Also bad for user experience: making international calls with phone vs. Internet 7/31/137Lucas Wadman, IEEE-WISE, Splinternet vs. Open Internet The Splinternet is here – in China
Impacts of PRISM/Verizon metadata collection go beyond privacy concerns in US Diplomatic and international repercussions if trust over the Internet is broken – its all based on trust! 7/31/138Lucas Wadman, IEEE-WISE, Splinternet vs. Open Internet Lets talk about PRISM …not Snowden, please! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Dark_Side_of_the_Moon https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PRISM_(surveillance_program)
US House: HR 1580, AKA Affirm the policy of the United States regarding Internet governance Similar measures taken up by previous Congresses More policy action needs to be taken ahead of International negotiations in 2014, 2015 7/31/139Lucas Wadman, IEEE-WISE, Splinternet vs. Open Internet Current policy/reactions
#1: Status quo (currently in play) Stay the course, free Internet, sit on our cyber hands Pro: Keep Internet open and free Con: Ignore the holes in the message/leave us open to criticism on US control of Internet #2: Enhance official cyber relations Cyber Policy office in White House, to work on domestic policy issues and solid position Cybers Affairs bureau in State, to take position to international negotiations, be better prepared Pro: Stronger focus on good position, less hypocrisy than #1 Con: Appears heavy handed, costs $ 7/31/1310Lucas Wadman, IEEE-WISE, Splinternet vs. Open Internet Policy Alternatives
#3: More power to the people! Engage civil society in stakeholder process further, allow for more transparency and access. Make the average user care! Easier said than done. More transparency and separation between US intelligence operations and Internet – right now, doesnt look great Pro: Preferred by most users, who drive Internet economy Con: Feasible? 7/31/1311Lucas Wadman, IEEE-WISE, Splinternet vs. Open Internet More Policy Alternatives
Blend of #2, and #3 Build up official channels for bringing focused, reasonable model of multistakeholder to Internet governance discussions Allow users more control of data and utilize more open- sourced model for Internet structures & rules Support movements like Amash amendment. More care about privacy more respect on international Internet Advantage: Happier users = better support of model being taken into international negotiation = ensuring open Internet in the future Problems: needs money to function, but not too much. 7/31/1312Lucas Wadman, IEEE-WISE, Splinternet vs. Open Internet Policy Recommendation
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The 1997 Chevrolet K2500 comes with plenty of engine options, transmission options, and interior and exterior options. Designed for customization, working, and everyday use, the K2500 is a solid pickup. The styling is classic and dated, and the strong engine and towing capabilities make this truck ideal for heavy use. At a competitive price point and with plenty of options, it's easy to see why Chevrolet fans stay true to the brand.
The Chevrolet K2500 is available in a range of styles. There are three extended-cab models: the Silverado, HD Silverado, and Cheyenne. Additionally, there are two regular-cab models: the Cheyenne and the Silverado.
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Engines: 230-hp 5.0-liter V-8, 6.5-liter V-8, 5.7-liter V-8
Transmissions: five-speed manual, four-speed automatic
Models: Chevrolet Cheyenne extended cab, Chevrolet Silverado extended cab, Chevrolet HD Silverado extended cab, Chevrolet Cheyenne regular cab, Chevrolet Silverado regular cab
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For 1997, Chevrolet has added the ability to turn off the passenger side airbag for child safety. Chevrolet has also adjusted the steering during low-speed driving, and smoothed out the transmission for ease of switching gears. New engine choices offer reduced noise and quicker response times.
The 1997 Chevrolet K2500 comes in several; standard color options, including Woodland Green, Black, Ocean Blue, and Wheatland Yellow. The K2500 comes standard with a chrome step bumper, 16-inch wheels, and power exterior mirrors. Exterior options include a bed liner, a sliding rear window, clearance lights, and two-tone paints. Styling is basic and modest. A camping and towing package can be added, and a camper mirror is also available as an option.
The Chevrolet K2500 comes standard with cloth seating, with leather seating available as an option. A power-adjustable driver's seat is also optional. There have been some complaints about the comfort of the seats in the lower models. Other standard features include front split-bench seats, a tilt steering wheel, and an AM/FM/Cassette sound system. A CD player is optional. Power windows and door locks come standard as well. Interior options include an auto-dim rearview mirror, keyless entry, and privacy glass.
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The standard 230-horsepower (hp), 5.0-liter, V-8 engine produces 285 lb-ft of torque. There are also options for a 5.7-liter engine and a 6.5-liter engine, for even more power. Once equipped with larger engines, the K2500 accelerates fluidly and speeds around town and on the highway with ease. Four-wheel drive and plenty of ground clearance make the K2500 a practical choice for off-road utilization.
The 1997 Chevrolet K2500 comes with few standard safety features. Four-wheel anti-lock brakes improve stopping ability. Daytime running lights offer extra visibility for other cars on the road. Unfortunately, there have been no extensive crash tests for the K2500. An auto-dim rearview mirror is optional. Overall, the K2500 is a safe, solid, and dependable work truck.
EPA Fuel Economy
Chevrolet K2500 HD: 14/18 mpg city/highway
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Dependable hardworking truck with classic styling.
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Speed test Comparison Review between Xperia M4 Aqua & 2013's Z1
M4 Aqua took a price cut recently on Amazon: US – http://amzn.to/1BTSFmf UK – http://goo.gl/0trfEj
just because of the great display I would go for the xperia z.
why m4 is costlier than z1???
you slow idiot in your brain /learn to work your mine . aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa eeeeeeeeeeeeee oooooooooooo noob video
but I liked the video
Xperia Z sucks
cual es el xperia z1?
M4 aqua is getting marshmallow while Z1 not so I'm happy about that.
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Z1 is the KING!!!
your biased I have watched all your videos and u always press the m4 after the other phones
Z1 Rulezzz :D
when the 6.0 update will arrive?
My choice is somehow towards z1 can you please tell me the display quality of the phones? Is there really a big difference?
Xperia M4 vs Z1 compact wich one is better?
I heard that aqua's back is plastic. Does it really feel cheap? Does it scratch super easily? Maybe one should put a glass protector on the back? What's your experience for those who have it? Another question is, does the UI stutter? Especially Play store, which is REALLY stuttery on my Z Ultra. Also, is the display vibrant, and not washed out like old nexus devices' IPS display? I'm wondering because this is a pretty cheap device.
that's it about your finger ,not about speed of that's phone
? which is better in sound
why do you have zoozk-thing?
i find this test pretty bias towards cheaper model. When aqua was faster author just put these moments down. I think my next phone will aqua
whats ur version of z1? answer plz
Hello I am a user of Sony Z1, has all the bugs removed frm Lollipop update?? has the the camera got better in Z1 after lollipop update?? I am very keen on updating frm 4.4 update. Eagerly waiting fr a reply
I just don't know whether I should update my phone. I already have a pretty much worn out Z1 but I kinda want the M4 because it has some new stuffs(!). The fact that I've been tweaking my Z1 made upgrading a tough choice xD
Entonces mil veces mejor el M4 que el Z1?
how come your z1 have kill tab option in multitasking window?
should i prefer to buy the m4 aqua or the z1 copmact?
Cual es mejor?
Quien tiene mejor autonomía, mejor cámara, menos lento ?
why??? z1 gps open
And i want to ask,who is the best battery life between sony xperia m4 aqua and sony xperia z1? +Tech Trinkets
thanks ,you really help me because i want to see the better phone between sony xperia m4 aqua and z1. And i think its almost same and i will buy z1 when the m4 aqua e2363 is not available in indonesia. Thank you so much +Tech Trinkets
Anybody can help me?{:(
I need new phone for about 270€
Main features that should have: good camera (optional video 4k), liquidity and (it would be nice) with waterproof:)
Sorry for my bad english ^^
Pls help guys :D
Which one should i buy?? I like playing game and battery life for sure.
which one do you suggest for gaming and web browsing?
iam going to buy z1
its good ? or i should looking for another one
pls repaly +Tech Trinkets
I need help
What snolud I buy?
Xperia Z1 1 year old for about 230€ (used phone)
Or Xperia M4 aqua for about 280€ (new phone)
Please reply as quick as possible!
Please do it wid Xperia Z also frst gen
Great video! Since you have a Z1, can you do an app speed test for the z1 vs z3 please? Would love to see!
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Dow Jones (13981.76, +0.06%) was closed because of the holiday yesterday. It retains its sideways trend in the narrow 13850-14050 range. Asia-Pacific region is mixed: ASX (5093.60, +0.21%), Hang Seng (23348, -0.15%), and Nikkei (11395.16, -0.11%). Nikkei is a bit lower today after a strong performance the day before. Though at the moment ranged within the boundaries of 11000-500, the range is more likely to break out on the upside. The target on the upside for the index is 12000. Oil (95.69) is flat near the bottom of its 95-98 range. The general picture is bullish with a goal near 103-106. The potential down trend will be limited around 93-90. The latter scenario will be possible, if there is a break below 95 before a rise. Gold (1614) holds above 1600. There is an important Resistance at 1650-75 regions. The bias is bearish. In case of a fall below 1600 the target for further decline will be 1550-25. Silver (30.10) bounced from its Support at 29.50. If it is not able to raise further up, there are chances of a fall below 29.50 towards 27 in the coming days.
Major currencies were mostly quiet yesterday because of the holiday in the USA. Today there might be a revival of trading activity. The Euro (1.3345) is relying on its 1.3300-3280 Support. Overall the trend is vague. So there is a need to watch the pair closely.
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Water district considers how community should reduce by 36 percent
With the state standing firm on requiring the Yorba Linda Water District to cut usage by more than 30 percent, the agency will have little choice but to adopt more-stringent rules restricting outdoor watering to as infrequently as once a week, a district spokesman said.
"We're disappointed but not surprised that our pleas to the state apparently fell on deaf ears," spokesman Damon Micalizzi said.
After receiving about 200 comments on its proposed water mandates, the State Water Resources Control Board adjusted its plan to meet Gov. Jerry Brown's directive to cut statewide urban water usage by 25 percent. While some water agencies would be required to cut less than previously planned, some would now be required to cut more – including Yorba Linda.
The state's plan originally called for Yorba Linda to cut water usage by 35 percent. The district would now be required to cut by 36 percent.
The new conservation goals are based on water use from July through September. In that period, the district averaged 220.18 gallons per person per day, according to state data.
The district serves most of Yorba Linda and a portion of Placentia. Golden State Water Co., which serves most of Placentia and a portion of Yorba Linda, would be required to cut by 28 percent, up from 25 percent. Golden State was not among the 200 letter-writers.
The state has threatened to fine agencies that don't comply $10,000 a day.
In a conference call with reporters after announcing the new plans, state water board Chairwoman Felicia Marcus said the state lacked time for lengthy policy talks.
On May 14, the Yorba Linda district's board will likely discuss adopting stage three of its water conservation law, Micalizzi said. That stage restricts watering to twice a week from April to October and once a week from November to March.
It also prohibits the initial filling of pools and refilling of more than a foot.
"The state is going to force our board into some difficult decisions," Micalizzi said. "For 106 years, this district has operated with the bulk of our revenue stream coming from the big water users. Now we're going to have to ask people to conserve above and beyond the 23 percent that they've already conserved."
The district will also work with City Hall to try and change out at least some public landscaping to drought-tolerant plants, Micalizzi said.
The state board is scheduled to release a final draft of its plan on Tuesday and vote on it in early May.
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'Chicago Hope' Revives Alfred Hitchcock
CBS' "Chicago Hope," which earlier this season pulled off a musical episode inspired by Bob Fosse's "All That Jazz" and Dennis Potter's "The Singing Detective," takes on Alfred Hitchcock tonight at 10.
The episode, titled "Psycodrama" and shown in black and white, honors the master of suspense with parodies of such films as "The Birds" (Tippi Hedren guest-stars), "Marnie," "Vertigo," "Rear Window" and, of course, "Psycho."
As Watters (Hector Elizondo) is laid up in his apartment by a basketball injury, he uses his telescope to track the comings and goings of neighbors in an adjacent building. While passing the time, he thinks he witnesses a murder.
Elsewhere, the bird that Dr. Austin (Christine Lahti) receives as a gift begins acting strangely and soon is terrorizing the emergency room. Dr. Grad's (Jayne Brook) newly discovered birth mother (Hedren) turns out to more than a little "psycho."
And Catera (Stacy Edwards) finds a perfect subject for her study of the psychology of violent offenders. But it turns out to be McNeil's (Mark Harmon) brother (Todd Allen).
Keep an ear out for many references to Hitchcock films. I see in the cast list a character named Al Hitch. Hedren plays Alfreda Perkins.
The episode was unavailable for review. Darn it. I'll have to watch it with everyone else.
"Scientific American Frontiers," KSPS at 7: Alan Alda's "Nordic Sagas" takes him, among other places, to the site of a sunken Viking ship and to a volcanic island off the coast of Iceland.
"The Nanny," CBS at 8: Fran Drescher makes her directorial debut in this episode in which Fran, with the help of Dr. Miller's (Spalding Gray) support, confronts her growing concern that her relationship with Maxwell (Charles Shaughnessy) is on the same unhealthy track as her relationship with her father.
"Spin City," ABC at 8: The mayor (Barry Bostwick) has writer's block, and Mike's (Michael J. Fox) doctor suspects he has prostate cancer. Guest-star Donald Trump rides to the rescue in what sounds like very strange circumstances for laughs.
"Beverly Hills, 90210," FOX at 8: The fallout from Brandon's betrayal continues as he goes to great lengths to win Kelly (Jennie Garth) back. Meanwhile, Kelly gets the last laugh when Val (Tiffani-Amber Thiessen) is ordered to perform community service at the center where she works.
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"Babylon 5," TNT at 7: The science-fiction series begins a fifth season, jumping from syndication to TNT. Tracy Scoggins joins the cast as Capt. Elizabeth Lochley, new commander of B-5, as Sheridan (Bruce Boxleitner) is set to be inaugurated as president of the Alliance. An assassin from Earth is determined he will die first.
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"Tonight," NBC at 11:35: Actor Samuel L. Jackson, comedian Harland Williams, and musical group Oasis.
"Late Show With David Letterman," CBS at 11:35: Actress Nicole Kidman, Gregory Hines ("The Gregory Hines Show"), and music group God's Property, featuring Kirk Franklin. Repeat.
"Politically Incorrect With Bill Maher," ABC at 12:05 a.m.: Jay Thomas, author Faith Popcorn and Rep. Joe Scarborough (R-Fla.).
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The same year Robert Smithson made his 1,500-foot Spiral Jetty, a pile of mud, salt crystal and rock that spiraled out from the shore into the Great Salt Lake, he made a film about making Spiral Jetty. In it, he wanted one shot to tell the history of the Earth, so he asked his wife, artist Nancy Holt, to film while he climbed up high in a quarry. He dropped down pages torn from a world atlas, so that what we knew of Earth's history was raining down onto rocks and mud. Years later, in 2007, filmmaker James Benning made Casting a Glance, a film about Smithson's Jetty. The work had by that point disappeared under salt water, then re-emerged with changed texture and color. Benning shows how Jetty had changed since 1970 and how it changed more gradually over the year and a half he filmed. Both Smithson's and Benning's films screen at MOCA on Thursday. To be fair, they're really boring, but boring in the way that meditation is: If you surrender yourself to their monotonous, meandering, hypnotic musings on the Earth's surface, you might actually start to feel euphoric.
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China Warrior doesn't play as good as it looks, but it looks pretty damn good, so give it a whirl.
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That's not to say The Kung Fu is a classic. Well, maybe it is. It's a crap classic and if you can live with that then that's good enough for me. It may have jerky sprites, unresponsive controls and a definite lack of length and variety, but at least it's not Deep Blue.
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A game that doesn't quite meet average standards. The 1/2 screen-sized characters are a refreshing change from the normal action contest, but this game is far too predictable with hazards approaching from only one direction. More variety would have been better.
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Auf den ersten Blick sieht das Spiel relativ gut aus, nach einer längeren und intensiveren Auseinandersetzung möchte man es aber am liebsten mit Lichtgeschwindigkeit gegen die Wand knallen lassen. Die nette Musik kann da leider auch nichts mehr retten.
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The difficulty was extremely high, but it's not like you'd want to continue your gamer after dying anyway. While the sprites are large, there is no other reason to play China Warrior. Away with it.


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In this, his most satisfying novel so far, Kirk Douglas exhibits the brilliant versatility that he has showcased so vividly in his many decades as an actor. Here he tells the story of two ordinary people caught up in extraordinary circumstances - circumstances that wait right around the corner for each one of us. Ellen, a small-town girl from upstate New York, is trying to make it as a modern woman in the big city. She is doing well in her career as the librarian of a large Brooklyn hospital, but her personal life is a mess. Her boyfriend, Richard, a world-renowned heart transplant specialist, is unfaithful. Her roommate has moved out leaving her with a mountain of unpaid bills. She is broke. Then she meets Ben at a screening of Last Tango in Paris. Ben, a fitness instructor, is twice her age, but he is a vigorous man able to challenge and out-perform men young enough to be his sons. A recent widower, Ben is frantically scrambling to find a temporary place to live, because his house in Flatbush has sold much faster than he expected. Ellen rents Ben a room, but what begins as friendly business relationship slowly turns into something more. Ben feels a surge of vitality in which passion knows no age and no limits. Ellen, full of life spirit, and mischief, seems his perfect match. Yet Ellen and Ben's startling and consuming affair faces a gulf even wider than the gap that separates May and December. Ellen's best friend is appalled, Ben's daughter, a psychologist, condemns their relationship as a Freudian nightmare. A terrible accident and then a mysterious death - which could be murder - threaten to doom their love. Soon, life's expectations shatter on the rocks of the unexpected. Roleschange in astonishing ways. Yet, ultimately, Ellen and Ben's love will prove stronger than reason - in a powerful finale than will haunt the reader long after he or she has closed the book.EAN: 9780446516952
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courtesy Allan Macdonald collection |
lead diameter mechanism composition variations production date origin |
1.8 to 2 mm pushbutton spring clutch wooden barrel, metal clutch, plastic pushbutton colored pushbutton: black, blue, green, red, yellow circa 1960 East Germany |
see also | Versorgungskontor Bürobedarf, 1962 "Schreibgerate" Catalog, p. 38 |
This is a beautiful pencil. Another Soviet Bloc pencil that is very nice is the Roland 818-20. The model numbers of the Laro and Roland is conspicuously similar.
The only information on this pencil I have is from the 1962 Versorgungskontor Bürobedarf catalog. In that catalog, on the price page, the pencil is referred under the heading PGH Empor Druckfallstifte. No idea who or what PGH is. An Empor logo appears on the image page of the catalog. Druckfallstifte just means drop-lead pencil—what I like to call a leadholder. There you have it. A bunch of words descibing what I don't know.
original content, images, layout and design © 2001 to 2010 Dennis B. Smith | more info... | ▲ top | ||


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The sketch at CPS this week is awesome & you should see all the gorgeous cards the CPS girls have created.
I really enjoyed this one & this is my card:
I've used MME Adore paper, a Prima notepad page & Say It In Crystals swirl.
Thanks for looking :)


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Plarium, a leading mobile and social game developer, has launched a host of updates for their flagship mobile RTS strategy game Total Domination: Reborn. The update includes the addition of Emitters, new characters and artillery units.
Total Domination™: Reborn has already been incredibly popular, with over 30 million installs on the web and has now reached the top 15 spot for strategy games on iTunes in the US.
To complement the addition of Emitters, which are fortresses located on the global map that Clans secure in order to maintain their ranking and prestige, Plarium is releasing a new Imperial Map, capable of zooming up to 3 times normal visibility for more precise scouting of the terrain.
The Imperial map is a new scale on the game map that displays Clans according to their political influence; along with the location of Emitters and their current upgrade levels. Captured Emitters will appear on the map with the occupying Clan's logo. To view the Imperial Map, select one of the scale buttons in the upper left corner of the screen or pinch close to zoom out.
The Emitters may be heavily defended by Stalkers, Mutants, and the occupying forces of rival Clans – so attempting a successful attack will require careful planning and execution. Once a Clan has captured an Emitter, its members must pool their resources towards upgrading it. Upgrades and additional fuel will increase an Emitter's Defensive Bonus during attacks, along with its overall output capacity.
As clans capture Emitters – they are shown on the new map view. The more Emitters the Clan captures – the bigger the area or range it controls on the Imperial Map. Emitters can be upgraded up to level 5 using resources. This also expands the range. Clans can capture any Emitter, even those that are occupied by a rival clan. Following these new updates, Clan rankings will be organized according to their range in the Wasteland.
Valerie Korzh, Lead Project coordinator for Plarium's Mobile Gaming Department explained in further detail: "We are currently at the stage where we provide enough individual challenges within TD: Reborn, and now want to focus on the expansion of the MMO aspects of the game. We believe the players will rise to a whole new level of mobile MMO challenges and appreciate the new and enhanced capabilities that the imperial map brings in terms of co-operative play".
For more info, visit https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/total-domination-reborn/id523660889?mt=8


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By Scott Malone
(Reuters) - New Hampshire lawmakers on Thursday blocked a bill that would have allowed employees in union-represented jobs to opt out of paying their dues, a rare defeat in a Republican-controlled legislature for one of the party's national priorities.
Lawmakers in Missouri and Kentucky this year had already passed similar "right to work" measures, which are now in place in 28 U.S. states.
Despite support from New Hampshire's Republican Governor Chris Sununu, even advocates had acknowledged before the vote that it could fail, and the 200-177 margin showed significant numbers of Republicans voted against it.
One was a Republican representative, firefighter and Iraq war veteran who told his colleagues at the statehouse in Concord that unions had been instrumental in helping his fellow soldiers find well-paying work after returning home from war.
"Do we really want lower wages for our constituents?" asked the firefighter, Representative Sean Morrison. "Let us really work on what really brings jobs to our state."
Advocates of the idea had argued that it was necessary to help the state retain and attract large employers.
"The arguments used against passage of 'right to work' all have been heard before in other states," said Representative Laurie Sanborn, a Republican. "Nothing in this bill prevents or discourages anyone from joining a union if they wish. It just gives people a choice."
Labor unions say the laws undercut them by allowing people to avoid paying dues while still gaining the benefits and pay negotiated by the union.
Sununu, whose father, John Sununu, served as New Hampshire governor and later in the first Bush administration, signaled he would be moving on after the defeat.
"'Right to work,' though important, is just one piece of a broader effort to promote economic development," he said.
Union membership in New Hampshire is below the national average, with organized labor representing 9.4 percent of working people in the state compared with 10.7 percent nationwide, according to federal government data.
"Nationwide this is a hallmark Republican issue, but here it New Hampshire it's not so much of a litmus test," said Neil Levesque, executive director of the New Hampshire Institute of Politics.
The vote came a day after the U.S. labor movement notched a major loss in South Carolina, the least unionized state, when workers at a Boeing Co plant voted not to join the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace workers.
(Reporting by Scott Malone in Boston; editing by David Gregorio and Tom Brown)


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