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Taking a look at Thursday's Schedule – Mike Rodak
Rodak gives us a peek at the media schedule for today, along with some 'reporting rules' requested by the team for the first media available organized team activity.
Leftovers from Patriots Mailbag – Mike Reiss
Reiss has a couple of additional answers from his weekly "mailbag", including where Ron Brace may fit in – or whether or not he may end up on the roster bubble this preseason.
Source: Trio of O-Linemen in for Tryout – Mike Rodak
Rodak has news on three offensive lineman who apparently tried out for the team on Wednesday.
Patriots will struggle in post-Tom Brady Era – James Walker
Walker has an article on what the Patriots will be like once Brady is no longer their quarterback, and feels they'll just be 'ordinary' once he's gone.
Chad Ochocinco had a tough day – Jeff Howe
Howe looks at yesterday's ordeal for Ochocinco, who had his car broken into and his wallet stolen.
5 Things to watch at Patriots OTAs – Jeff Howe
Howe has an article this morning with five things to watch at today's first media available practice, including keeping an eye on Devin McCourty and Ras-I Dowling.
NOTEBOOK: Chandler Jones nabs quick cash – Jeff Howe
Howe files his notebook this morning, which includes notes on the signing of Chandler Jones, along with some notes from Julian Edelman who told him he'll once again do whatever head coach Bill Belichick asks of him this season.
NFL NOTEBOOK: Patriots get Jones Deal Done – Shalise Manza Young
Manza Young files her NFL Notebook this morning which leads off with the signing of Chandler Jones, and then also includes some information regarding the collusion case that is going on between the players union and the NFL.
Pops Concert Salutes Boston Champions – Jeffrey Gantz
Some funny notes from last night's "City of Champions" concerts, which included Patriots owner Robert Kraft doing a credible — and apparently amusing — Lockhart imitation as he led the Pops in "The Stars and Stripes Forever."
Pop Warner to honor former Patriot Light – Glen Farley
Farley has a press release where Pop Warner will apparently honor Matt Light at their 52nd Annual All-American Scholastic Banquet which "recognizes notable professional athletes and industry leaders who serve as role models for Pop Warner's participants".
VIDEO: Patriots write Chandler Check – Mark Larson
Your News Now out of Syracuse has a video focusing on local star Chandler Jones, who obviously signed his first NFL contract with the Patriots yesterday.
FUNNY PHOTO Gisele Bundchen & Tom Brady Expecting 2nd Child
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The reason you hear a bit of hiss with the HD-650 and not with the Maddog is that the HD650 is a higher efficiency/sensitivity headphone. The models higher up in the Pioneer line have a -20dB muting feature which both reduces/eliminates that hiss and also allows more volume control play.
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Till there is a 'yin to try' there cant be a 'yang' far away in terms of a game; a challenge! What really makes a cool 'versus' is a Man Vs THE MACHINE gaming! And that will always be a "jeopardy"… if not a double one at that. IBM Watson - Jeopardy is more than that ... its in making of an epic. Anything with a Super Computer is 'somthing'.
Like Tron the creation becomes as much a complete diorama of 'computing' capability showcase. What more can be artificial, than intelligence i.e., AI. So we set a level playing field to test the turf of Watson, the recently launched "Analytical computing system that specializes in natural human language and provides specific answers to complex question at rapid speed " lead by Dr.Dave Ferruci, IBM… which btw trounced the actual Jeopardy Winners: Ken Jennings and Brad Rutter by a slim margin of $1000 in practice session.
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First of all, Thank you 'camper'. We just happened to browse mustseeindia.com while searching for a day trip spot. It was quite a day at teak wood camping. From Hadapsar, it took us 1 hour on Sunday morning to reach the spot. It's quite secluded place with lush green teak wood forest. You can see NH4 from the spot. Good trek, nice outdoor games....good spot for a group to spend ...morea day away from city life. teakwoodcamping.com is what we got most of the information from. Good place, close to Pune...we enjoyed
We camped at Teakwood Camping Resort near Pune last week. If you are a camper, this is the place. Tents, lanterns, bottled water, Camp Fire, Barbecue, Landscape garden, Forest, Trekking, Hammock.... you name it and it is there. Just google it... Teakwood Camping Resort guys rock... I loved the place... Posting my views here as I encourage camping culture and want to spread the word about good campsites as and when ...moreI come across one... Go camping
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riya i guess ur talking about the boutique opposite to radio shack in koregoan park ,it is a new shop ,and the collection is really ausome ..
i recently visited a boutique in pune koregoan park lane 6 ,it is one of he best on in that lane ,by the name MUST , loved it ..
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Thanks for sharing the post... Tourist places in pune David Synagogue, Aga Khan Palace, Dehu. Last month visited with my family for that we Book Bus Tickets through ticketgoose. Its nice place to visit. Thank you..
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Most entertaining information. like a comedy film. It says that Goa, Indore, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Hampi, Pattadakal are near Pune... Ha Ha Ha.... What a grand joke.. Ya, we need to see the defination of "near" .. before commenting..
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Sounds great Ron! Looking forward to it for sure! Just let us know when we need to pay.
Sounds great Ron! Looking forward to it for sure! Just let us know when we need to pay.
Thanks for looking in to this Ron. My mom has been in and out of hospitals the last week, so it has been a crazy week. We are in for sure.
We made our reservations at the Embassy Suites near the event site. They said on the cache page that it would be the HQ hotel for the event.
Ron, LMK what i need to do to have a camper spot.
I use multi-billion dollar military satellites to find Tupperware in the woods, what your hobby?
OK, here is the latest scoop after talking to Jeanette Turnbaugh at the 370 Lakeside RV Park today. She let me reserve spots 216, 218, 220, 222, 224, 225, and 226 and we have them to fill until March 31, 2014. At that time all spots will have to have a deposit made on them or loose them. I really think she wants a deposit at the time of making the reservation. The discount is 14% for a group rate, which consists of having at least 4 campers staying a minimum of 3 nights. Just for information I reserved RV spot 225 for myself. You can go to this website to see a map of the campground: http://www.stpetersmo.net/Parks/370L...INAL-color.pdf
When making a reservation give them the name Arkansas Geocachers Association or Ron White. I'll put this out on the facebook account sometime next week after the 4 folks (including me) has a chance to make their reservations that were interested in doing this in the first place (Likestocanoe, Steal Your Cache, CpDenton). That's all for right now - holler at me if you have any questions.
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Ron is your offer to split this site still agreeable to you? What days exactly are you planning on staying? I'll gladly spit the cost with you if you will just let me know what that is. Thank you for checking on this and taking care of it. 2ter is really excited about going and she hasn't been excited about caching in a couple years so I'm excited too!
I forgot to post the phone number for Jeanette at 370 Lakeside RV Park, in the original message. Her number is (636) 477-6600, Ext. 1402. Hope this helps! Ron
Justin: The offer is still there, but I don't expect you to pay anything! Right now, we're planning on pulling up on Wednesday, May 21st. Not sure yet, but will probably pull out on Sunday, May 25th. However, may stay over until Monday - just don't know right now. That extra day (Memorial Day) to relax when getting home would be pretty nice!
FYI - the local Geocaching group is planning an event for that Sunday...
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"My brother had a house in Paris....To it came many Western classical musicians. These musicians all made the same point..."
Said Ravi Shankar, who changed all that. He died yesterday, at the age of 92.
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- Paddy O said...
Is Indian music more than an ethnic phenomenon now?
- Mitchell the Bat said...
"If you like our tuning so much, I hope you will enjoy the playing more."
I think it was the Mahavishnu Orchestra that demanded a minute of silence before they would play. - 12/12/12, 8:58 AM
- Dante said...
Music is such a mystery. What in evolution would make it interesting, and more interestingly, emotional?
The Indian scale contains many more notes than the Western Chromatic scale. The forms have been kept in tact by religion. That is to say, much of it is pretty ancient and hasn't adapted with new musical discoveries.
Part of appreciating music may be in the anticipation. Perhaps if you grew up listening to it, you can develop a sense for the various parts of it, and obtain the good feeling from knowing what's going to come.
I work with a lot of Indians, and I have only run a couple of experiments to see how they enjoy the great Western music that moves me so much (and always has seemed to). The one data point is a person who listened to an amazing chopin piece said it "Was interesting." Next, I want to try out Clair De Lune, which is beautiful beyond belief, to see whether that has an effect. - 12/12/12, 9:13 AM
- tiger said...
Music is truly a cultural phenomena. I've listened to some Indian music and to me it *is* monotonous, repetitious and droning.
Heck, listen to foreign rock music - it sounds a little 'off' when done by any culture other than America or England.
Or European pop vs. US pop.
And yeah, it was Mahavishnu Orchestra that asked for the silence. - 12/12/12, 9:20 AM
- dbp said...
I wouldn't know one piece of Indian music from the next, so I can't evaluate Shankar's contribution. On the other hand, he is responsible for Nora Jones and I like her music a lot.
- William said...
Norah Jones will remain as his most durable contribution to western music....Indian music ranks right up there with Indian food as a source of sensual pleasure.
- LordSomber said...
My personal favorite was the music he did for the movie Charly (the film version of Flowers for Algernon with Cliff Robertson).
The music was sometimes jazzy, sometimes trippy -- very impressionistic and went along with the strange cinemetography. - 12/12/12, 11:08 AM
- Methadras said...
Indian Sitar music has its rightful place in electronic music. It is so used in that genre that it has become mainstay.
- ricpic said...
Ravi Shankar changed nothing. Droning is droning no matter how much cultural cachet is attached to it.
- Nini said...
Ravi on utube.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXXBfL5lRqE - 12/12/12, 4:43 PM
- pm317 said...
Thank you for putting this post up. I have a new found respect for him because I always thought he was a sell out but reading that, it does not look that way. I learnt of his death in the car driving home from work today.
Here is a piece of his 'montony'. The raga is called Charukeshi and he was at his best with this raga. - 12/12/12, 6:50 PM
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ricpic said...
Feel sad for you. - 12/12/12, 6:51 PM
- pm317 said...
The music was sometimes jazzy
It sounds that way to the uninitiated. But the so called improvisations in Jazz is nothing compared to what a real talented artist can weave with Hindusthani music. They shun repetition and a real artist is expected to produce intricate permutations and combinations of the scale. Indian classical (both South Indian and Hindusthani aka North Indian) music is rooted in math and has the same 12 note scale as in Western classical and it is centuries old. - 12/12/12, 6:58 PM
- pm317 said...
Wonder if anybody wants to listen to
The instrument is called Shehnai and it is a wind instrument. The artist is the late venerable Bismillah Khan (very proud to say he was Indian). I had seen him play a live concert at UVA some 20 years ago. What a joy! - 12/12/12, 7:04 PM
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Dante said...
I am a serious listener of Western classical music (and Indian). I will raise your Clair de Lune (love Debussy) to Rodrigo's Aranjuez II Adagio :) - 12/12/12, 7:11 PM
- Insufficiently Sensitive said...
Shankar had it right. Indian music has been polished for three times the lifespan of European forms, and its scales and rhythms are far more refined. But don't try to convince someone who thinks chord changes and written scores are the height of human creativity.
Particularly now, when melody and harmony both have been banished from western pop music in favor of rhythm and ranting at industrial strength volumes. - 12/13/12, 10:18 AM


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Surely, Leon Powe's 21 points will garner most of the headlines, but he was only half of the terrible twosome that thwarted the Los Angeles Lakers' attempt to steal Game 2 at the Garden. In fact, Rajon Rondo's understated playoff-high 16 assists might score higher on the significance meter in terms of how critical they were to the Celtics' 108-102 victory.
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Darting through the paint and along the baseline as he pleased while seeking ready hands, Rondo accounted for 37 of the Celtics' 108 points with his dimes, and 41 overall counting a fast break jam and two freebies. More important than the numbers, however, was Rondo's consistent ability to blow by Derek Fisher and get behind enemy lines a trait that, when it shows up (usually at home) it often coincides with a Boston victory.
Now it has the Celtics up 2-0 as they venture into the Pacific Time Zone.
"It was great," Rivers said of Rondo's infiltration. "After Game 1, that was the one thing the two things we didn't do well in Game 1. I thought we could have gotten into the paint more off dribble penetration, so that's what we worked on yesterday, and [Rondo] was terrific with it."
The second thing Rivers wanted to see more of is post play, which would induce better inside-out action, but Rondo got the Celtics there the unconventional way. By drawing the defense toward the lane, Rondo found Ray Allen and Paul Pierce for a combined five three pointers. Then, once the treys forced the D to stretch, Rondo got fancy, hitting Powe for an alley-oop and a behind-the-back fake then dumpoff for another one of Leon's crowd pleasing jams. Of Powe's six field goals, four of them were created by Rondo.
"We left [Powe] open a few times. Rondo got in the lane too many times and they found [Powe] pretty well," Pau Gasol said. "We were pretty sharp at times, then we had a lot of breakdowns, guys getting in the lane, especially Rondo. We don't seem to get him under control, and then he creates. He creates, he's a good passer, and they've got guys who can knock down shots and make plays."
The fluidity of Boston's offense, especially during their third-quarter run, shows the stakes of Rondo's performances quite clearly. Plainly, he needs to do it on the road. The Celtics home (12-1) and away (2-7) record this postseason has a direct correlation with their second-year point guard. Of the 11 times Rondo has dished seven or more assists, only once was on the road, when he had 12 in Game 4 against Atlanta (a five point loss).
It was no secret back in November that the Celtics would probably only go as far as their point guard. So far, he's got them halfway to another banner, and anyone worried about how 'youth' would take to the Finals can at least take solace in one fact Rivers isn't. Since averaging 31.15 minutes through the first two rounds, tbe point guard's minutes have spiked to 39 MPG from the Detroit series onward.
Some reporters didn't get a chance talk to Rondo after the game tonight, but maybe they didn't need to. His numbers spoke for themselves tonight.


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The holidays and high stress go hand-in-hand. And it's safe to assume that this year won't be any different. After all, it is the end of the millenium, and there hasn't been a bigger celebration in 1,000 years. And to top it off, the world might be coming to an end. Ah, tidings of comfort and joy! So who couldn't use a few tips to survive the holidays?


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Goofy Trips To-Do List
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Goofy trips are what Melissa and I call little day trips and weekend trips within a couple hours of Knoxville. When we first moved in together we made a list of different things we wanted to do. Some of them were things neither of us had done and some of them one of us had done, but we wanted to do them together.
With a long weekend coming up we've been thinking about goofy trips. I used to keep this list in Excel on my computer, but I'm moving it to the blog. This is the list we'll look at when we have a free weekend day and need something to do.
Things To Do
All cities are in Tennessee unless they're not.
- Carter Family Fold in Hiltons, Virginia
- Sharp's Chapel ferry ride
- Whitewater rafting on the Ocoee
- Scottish Games and Festival in Gatlinburg
- Lake Eden Arts Festival (LEAF) in NC (Memorial or Labor Day)
- Parkway Drive-in Movie Theater in Maryville
- Visit Mark in Bristol
- Kings Island theme park, Ohio
- Visit Tammy in Atlanta, Georgia
- Hot Springs, North Carolina weekend trip
- Cornbread Festival in South Pittsburgh
- National Storytelling Festival in Jonesborough
- Gethsemani Monastery in Bardstown, Kentucky
- Jefferson Co. Fair (July/early August)
- Rent a boat on Douglas Lake
- Alvin C. York birthplace (could combine this with the next two, which are in the same area)
- Historic Rugby
- Northrup Falls hike at Colditz Cove State Natural Area
- Jack Daniels BBQ Festival in October
Trip Reports and Pictures
Some of these were on the list, too.
- Abbingdon, Virginia theater and antiques
- Alleghany Falls and Alleghany Springs Hotel in Maryville (Blount County), Tennessee– Asheville, North Carolina
- Athens, Tennessee
- Benton Hams/Copper Hill/Ducktown
- Boone and Banner Elk, North Carolina ski trip
- Chattanooga, Tennessee
- Cades Cove, Tennessee (Great Smoky Mountains National Park
- Crossville, Tennessee
- Dayton, Tennessee, part 1: Scopes Trial Museum and Downtown
- Dayton, Tennessee, part 2: Stinging Falls Pocket Wilderness
- Dandridge, TN and Tennessee's Covered Bridges
- Einstein Simplified (Knoxville improv/sketch comedy group)
- Elkmont Synchronized Lightning Bugs (2nd week of June in the Smokies)
- Grainger County Tomato Festival
- Gregory's Bald Azalea Backpacking Trip Great Smoky Mountains National Park
- Hwy. 30 – Mayfield Dairy Tour, Etowah's L&N Depot, Reliance, Ocoee River Whitewater
- Horse Racing at Keeneland in Kentucky
- Jonesborough, Tennessee
- Jonesborough, Tennessee Fifth Wedding Anniversary Trip
- Kephart Shelter Backpacking Trip, Great Smoky Mountains National Park
- Knoxville Zoo
- Knoxville's 1797 Ramsey House
- Ladies night at the pistol range
- Lake Lure, NCMillennium Manor in Alcoa (Memorial Day)
- Morristown, TN and Its Unusual Downtown Walkways
- Mt Airy, North Carolina
- Mt. Cammerer Firetower Hike, Great Smoky Mountains National Park
- Nashville, Tennessee
- Ripley's Aquarium in Gatlinburg
- Tennessee Valley Fair
- Townsend and Walland, Tennessee
- Virgin Falls Pocket Wilderness Backpacking Trip, Middle Tennessee
- Waynesville and Sylva, NC
- World's Longest Yard Sale on Hwy. 127
Links to some other things we did on our list:
– Knoxville homes tour at Christmastime
– Foothills Fall Festival in Maryville
– Teddy's play
– Palace Theater concert in Maryville
– Turkey dinner in Georgia
– Etowah antiques shopping
– Valleyfest Film Festival (now defunct)
– Pleasant Hill, Kentucky Shaker Village
– Crossville/Muddy Pond
– Steve Kaufman Guitar Camp Concerts at Maryville College


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How to change keyboard key?
i am obviously not an expert at unix. can someone please tell me how to change the function of a key on my openbsd setup. The key to increase the backlight turns off the backlight completely. It should be in x11, right? This just happened.
To change the fn + f8 key to increase brightness, wouldn't that be fn_f8=fn_f8? since thats the key on my keyboard? i am confused. What would the proper reference be for that function key and the operation i want it to perform?
The Fn key is typically handled specially by the EC (Embedded controller) in laptops, by itself it usually doesn't generate a keyboard scancode that is detectable by the OS.. but some combinations might.
Brightness control is often done transparently, but if your particular laptop generates a scancode that is usually interpreted by a driver/app running Microsoft Windows you might be able to find a way to simulate the effect using xgamma(1), or perhaps a 3rd party wrapper.. xbrightness. You can run xev to see if the Fn+F8 key generates anything, if it doesn't, it may be handled by special ACPI events.. which perhaps may be unsupported for your laptop. |
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Network plans to spend $132 mil over next 3 years on programming budget
Among cablers who have taken up the slack in event miniseries, the Sci Fi Channel is a standout.
Cabler averaged 4 million viewers over 10 hours with Steven Spielberg's $40 million "Taken" last December and has also captured attention with two "Dune" miniseries. Sci Fi's future plans are ambitious. The network is doubling its 2002 programming budget, spending $132 million over the next three years. In addition to December's four-hour reworking of '70s series "Battlestar Galactica," Sci Fi also has in the works:- Another Spielberg project for 2005;
- "The Twelve," an Armageddon-oriented mini-series that same year, developed by Martin Scorsese;
- An eight-hour project about the Bermuda Triangle from Bryan Singer and Dean Devlin;
- Adaptations of books by Ursula LeGuin, Kim Stanley Robinson (produced by Gale Anne Hurd), Joe Haldeman and Roger Zelzany;
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text: You Decide Which Video Games Are Displayed At The SmithsonianMike Fahey2/14/11 1:00pmFiled to: Games As ArtThe Art Of Video GamesVotingSmithsonian American Art MuseumWashington D.C.MuseumHistoryArt292EditPromoteShare to KinjaToggle Conversation toolsGo to permalink Which video games deserve to be honored for their art? Heavy Rain or Final Fantasy? Grim Fandango or Fallout? In the Smithsonian's upcoming "The Art of Video Games" exhibition, gamers decide which titles make the cut. "The Art of Video Games" is an ambitious exhibition launching at the Smithsonian American Art Museum in Washington, D.C. in March of 2012. It's goal is to explore 40 years of the evolution of video games as an art form, and for many it could be the final nail in the coffin of the tired 'are video games art?' debate. But how do you narrow down the tens of thousands of games that have come out over the past 40 years into one manageable exhibit? Simple. You let the gamers decide. Advertisement Advertisement "Playing video games involves many personal choices, so, in keeping with the spirit of the exhibition's content, we want to involve the public in helping us select games for the exhibition," said Elizabeth Broun, The Margaret and Terry Stent Director of the Smithsonian American Art Museum in an official press release.Chris Melissinos, founder of Past Pixels and video game collector will be acting as the curator of the exhibit. He helped out by narrowing down the choices to 280 games spanning five different eras, from the Atari 2600 to the Xbox 360, by merit of graphic excellence, artistic intent and innovative game design. Each era is broken down into systems and genres. Once Melissinos made his decisions they were approved by a board of industry professionals including developers, designers, and members of the gaming press."I want this exhibition to include the collective voice of the video game world, which is not limited to the developers, designers and artists but also the game players," said Melissinos. "It is important to me that when gamers visit the exhibition, they find the experiences that most matter to them." Sponsored That sounds perfectly acceptable to me.When the dust clears, 80 video games will represent four decades of video games as art, so choose carefully. To cast your vote, head over to the Art of Video Games voting page, where your email address is all you need to have your voice heard. Voting kicks off today and runs until April 7, with the results posted online in May. The exhibition is scheduled to run from March 16 to September 30, 2012, giving you plenty of time to plan a trip to D.C. to see this living monument to the art of gaming.Reply292 repliesLeave a reply


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It's been a tough couple of weeks for The Digital Photography Show. A series of hacker attacks has totally screwed up our site, making it impossible for us to upload new shows.
This is depressing for many reasons, not the least of which is because it's kept us from sharing the great interview we did with Jessica Claire back on April 1st. Sorry, Jessica!
Every time we think the TPN servers are operational again, it turns out they're not. Bummer.
Many of you have sent us nice "where are you guys?" emails, which we really appreciate. Knowing you miss us means a lot.
We also got a nice shout-out today from Scott Kelby. He did a wonderful compilation of his "Top Fives," which includes lists like "My Five Top Photoshop Plug-Ins," "Five Great Instructional Photography Books," and "Five Accessories I Recommend for Outdoor Photographers." It's really great reading, especially his list of "Five Podcasts I Totally Dig."
We'd love to attach some special significance to our being #1 in that list, but we'll concede that the order is probably random (drat!).
Still, to be in the top five - or even the top 100 - of the Kelbinator's favorite podcasts is really special to me. Scott was one of the first people I ever wanted to have on the show - and I remember thinking "Oh, we'll never get him. He's much too important to come on a dinky little
podcast like ours."
But from the first time I contacted him, Scott was approachable, warm and down-to-earth. He's been a frequent guest on the show, and he's always welcome back for his clear insights, terrific advice and his great sense of humor.
Plus, he's so accomplished! I can't think of a more prolific writer, instructor and photographer. And he still finds time for a crazy amount of blogging! Scott's a fine example that, sometimes, nice guys really do finish first.


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Carpe Diem - Seize the Day!
stand proud
One of the biggest causes of depression comes from a sense of low self-esteem. We've always been taught by society to never be too proud about our accomplishments and to suppress any feelings of self-pride. I say that's pure bull. Pride should be a big part of someone's life, especially their daily lives.Feeling proud about even the smallest accomplishment gives your psyche a healthy ego boost, and physically, your body produces chemical signals such as endorphins and adrenaline, giving you a sense of pleasure.
From now on, make sure to put your SELF first, and guarantee happiness. After you have taken this first step, you will notice a big change in your demeanor and the people around you.
live in the moment
Living in the moment is not a novel concept. We've all done it at one time or another. The key to a full life is to regularly live in the moment, to participate fully and not miss a thing. Even in times of distress, it's our best chance to grow stronger and smarter.Whether you are changing diapers, paying bills or making love, you can enrich your daily life with focus and concentration. Here are the Top 10 ways to live in the moment:
1. Do one thing at a time
First, meetings. Next, daycare. Then, groceries. You're doing one thing but you're thinking about the others. To live in the moment, you must learn to compartmentalize — to concentrate only on the task at hand. Like the surgeon who puts thoughts of his divorce aside while in the operating room, with practice, you too can learn focus.
2. Stop and look around
The fog of worry keeps us from observing sights, sounds and smells. The next time you feel stressed, rather than tuning out, try to observe things very closely. Focus on the color of a sunset or the leaves blowing on a tree.
3. Listen to people
We've become a society adept at half-listening to people while our minds are elsewhere. Whether it's a co-worker, your child or a friend doing the talking, practice giving them your full and undivided attention.
4. Meditate or pray
Over three decades ago, Dr. Herbert Benson coined the term "relaxation response" to explain the physiology of quiet states of mind. Whether you are offering a prayer to G-d or focusing on your breathing, your brain gets bathed in alpha waves and your blood pressure drops. Give it a few minutes and you won't want the moment to end.
5. Move with awareness
When you dance in time to the music or row in unison with your crew team, you are anchored to the moment. Make yourself aware of your body's motions.
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- Protesters threw rocks at police, who tear-gassed the protesters in Alexandria, Egypt
- Clashes come day before second round of voting on controversial constitution
- The protesters included those for and against President Mohamed Morsy
Riot police fired tear gas at protesters in the Egyptian city of Alexandria on Friday, according to state-run Nile TV. Shortly after morning prayers, clashes broke out between supporters and opponents of President Mohamed Morsy.
There were at least 1,000 people in the crowd, and about 300 of them threw rocks at police, a witness said.
The fighting broke out new the Al-Qaed Ibrahim Mosque, the site of similar fighting last Friday. The clashes were apparently inspired by the mosque's imam, Sheikh Ahmed El-Mahlawy, according to journalist Abdelrahman Youssef, who was at the site of the protest.
The imam encouraged people to demonstrate about a dispute among Egyptians and their government over whether the country's new constitution is legitimate, he said.
Last month, the constitution was drafted by an Islamist-dominated assembly that included people from all walks of life, including judges and religious leaders. Egyptian citizens are going to the polls to give it final approval.
Many in Egypt felt the draft constitution was passed too quickly. They are suspicious that it uses vague language and will not guarantee the rights of the people that Egyptians fought for during a revolution that unseated President Hosni Mubarak in 2011.
The draft constitution, some said, was a way for Morsy to give himself unchecked power.
The first round of voting on the constitution happened last weekend. Then, Egypt's ruling Freedom and Justice Party declared that the people had approved it.
But a coalition of 123 local rights groups that monitored last Saturday's referendum alleged widespread abuses. Egypt's electoral commission acknowledged that it received complaints of voter intimidation, bribery and other violations.
The commission said it would not announce official results until after the second phase of voting this Saturday.


text: Echo was a standout at the PAX Indie Megabooth last weekend. Kirk Hamilton9/06/16 3:15pmFiled to: echopaxpax west 2016kotakucore2817EditPromoteShare to KinjaToggle Conversation toolsGo to permalinkEcho was a standout at the PAX Indie Megabooth last weekend. The concept is very cool: You have to infiltrate and explore a futuristic techno-palace. Every so often, the whole place reboots and goes dark. With each reboot, your past playthroughs "echo" as AIs that try to take you down using whatever tactics you used before the last reboot. It's a visually arresting game with an interesting central idea—definitely one to keep an eye on. It's coming to PC and console, no release date yet.Kirk firstname.lastname@example.com@kirkhamiltonKotaku Editor-at-LargeReply28 repliesLeave a reply


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This is part 2 of a project that I posted a few weeks ago. I sewed this skirt ages ago, but it has been way too hot to consider wearing all that fabric for long enough to take any pictures. It was only in the 80's today, so I decided I could brave the weather. The maxi skirt is sheer, and I made this skirt to wear underneath it.
I've never worked with taffeta before, and after this project I don't think I will again for quite a while. That said, I learned a ton from this project, and I thoroughly enjoyed the process. I just need something nice and easy to follow this.
The material was too thin for my sewing machine to grip properly. It kept slipping out from under the presser foot, snapping threads and snagging the fabric. It got kind of ugly in some places. After some research I pinned tissue paper to the fabric and sewed with that stabilizing the piece. It worked, although it was a pain to rip off afterwords.
I didn't buy enough fabric for this project. If I were to do this again I would buy at least one more yard. The loop that forms the skirt body isn't quite wide enough to walk comfortably in, and that the waist gathers balloon a little strangely in addition to that.
Honestly, this is another case of problem sewing. I never really had any desire to wear a maxi skirt. Then I saw this fabric at the store and I knew that it had to be made in to one, and I couldn't rest until it was done. There's this part of me that wants to prove that I can make trendy things, that sewing doesn't have to mean investing in classic patterns and neutral colors. I guess this is an instance of frosting that we were all talking about earlier this year.
Now that I went ahead and sewed this skirt that I never really had any desire to own I'm kind of excited to mix it with my closet. I have some fun things planned for it. Plus, if I decide that I really don't like it I can always find a new home for it. The insides are all done nicely enough that I wouldn't care if someone else saw it.


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We will have a craft program at 2:30 pm on Wednesday. We will be making beach-scene paper collages. Tickets are needed. They are free and available starting 30 minutes before the program.
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Karl Starr and Christopher Haug pledged their love for each other on the altar of Central Lutheran Church — preparing for the day they will walk into Minnesota history.
The two men will be among the first wave of gay couples to wed legally in a church after Aug. 1, when same-sex couples can start getting married in Minnesota. On Wednesday, Starr and Haug rehearsed their Sept. 14 ceremony at the downtown Minneapolischurch with the Rev. D. Foy Christopherson.
"We've both grown up Lutheran, and we're not willing or ready to give that up ... this is our community," said Haug, 56. "A lot of our friends are people we know through church. So we want them to be able to rejoice with us as well."
Houses of worship that recognize same-sex unions are adjusting to the redefinition of marriage in Minnesota. The new dynamics require new language — no more "I now pronounce you man and wife" — and ceremonial changes.


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Haymarket is following a similar model to the Financial Times's "metered model" as registered users get free access to a set number of articles per month before having to pay.
From July, subscribers will be able to choose online and print together (£199+VAT a year), online only (£155) or print only (£155 per title). Any online subscriber will get access to all of Haymarket's specialist media titles, which are already grouped together under the name Brand Republic.
Danny Rogers, Brand Republic Group editor-in-chief, said: "Over recent years we've seen a dramatic shift in readership to online and the new model reflects that shift."
Haymarket remains "committed" to print. Heseltine's firm has sold or closed several print titles, including Media Week, which went online only in 2009. Other groups have been introducing pay walls and closing print versions. Last month, Incisive Media's Accountancy Age and TechTarget's Computer Weekly went online only.
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A Chicago-area activist group is planning a protest against Oak Brook-based McDonald's Corporation over the fast food giant's sponsorship of the 2014 Winter Olympic Games.
Members and supporters of StonewallAgain plan on marching at McDonald's headquarters, 2111 McDonald's Dr. in Oak Brook, on Aug. 17 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
The group is calling on McDonald's to cease their support of the Games to take a stand against Russia's harsh new anti-LGBT laws. In a deal that lasts through 2020, McDonald's pays about $100 million to be sole retail food sponsor for each pair of Olympics in a four-year period.
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"To be mystical and intensely practical, to dream greatly and to do greatly, is not," says Agnes Savill, "given to many men; it is this combination which gives Alexander his place apart in history. Aristotle had taught him that man's highest good lay in right activity of mind and body both. [Alexander]... gives a strangely vivid impression of one whose body was his servant." He was trained by Aristotle in every branch of human learning, conquered much of Asia, and was one of the greatest leaders in the history of the world. He greatly influenced the spread of Hellenism and is responsible for profound changes in the course of world development.


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I was sitting in my office a few years ago when a woman walked in and said, "My name is Susannah, and I think God is calling me to birth a UCC church out of a coffee shop in Atlanta. Can you help me?"
She shared her strategy, told me of her passion for ministry, the reason this church needed to be birthed and why the community was ready for the church right now.
For a person who loves starting new churches almost as much as breathing, I was captivated. With that one question, Susannah, the Southeast Conference and I began the marvelous adventure of planting Kirkwood UCC.
Conversations like this happen a lot these days. God is increasingly calling people to birth new churches — or maybe it is that UCC settings are developing the ears to hear God's call, which has been there all the time. Regardless, church planting is on the rise. I find this hopeful for many reasons. Practically speaking, the UCC closes more churches than it starts, which does not bode well for its future as a voice of prophetic witness. More fundamentally, however, is the theological conviction that has been the centerpiece for the Christian faith over these thousands of years — we are called to go into the world and make disciples. We are called by God to extend radical invitation to those who are without a place to belong or a voice to speak.
The challenge the UCC faces today is simple — it needs more leaders called, trained and equipped to start new churches. Every setting in the denomination needs to actively identify entrepreneurial people who cast vision, motivate followers and inspire action.
The UCC needs local church leaders and pastors with the ability to recognize potential in others. Who in your church (lay or ordained) likes to start new ministries and create new communities within your church? Maybe, with your encouragement, they could plant a church. Who in your youth ministry has a passionate faith, budding leadership abilities and inspirational vision of what church could be? Maybe with your encouragement, they could plant a church.
Perhaps you are a member of a Church and Ministry Committee – who of your candidates for ministry has the church planting spirit? Maybe, with your encouragement, they could plant a church. Or maybe you are feeling the call to plant a church — if so, I'm here to recruit you!
Discerning whether you have the gifts and skills to plant a new congregation involves a process of assessment. A couple of years ago, the UCC joined with its ecumenical partners to develop the new church planter Gallup assessment survey, which indicates if a person has the personality traits needed to start new churches. This assessment, as well as a set of interview questions to help leaders discern their calling, is available at http://www.ucc.org/newchurch.
The UCC also has recently developed a Gallup assessment survey for pastors interested in redeveloping congregations, as the skill sets are often complimentary.
In October the UCC's New Church Leadership initiative is embarking on a new way to help people discern their calling to this important ministry. Working collaboratively with the UCC's Local Church Ministries, the initiative has trained a team of assessors to lead a series of "discernment events" across the country.
These Friday and Saturday workshops will provide opportunities for anyone interested in the church planting process to take basic assessments like the DISC Profile, TEAM Profile, and Conflict Management Styles. Attendees will receive individualized feedback from on-site assessors and the opportunity for additional training if they qualify as a church planting candidate. Most importantly, they will hear from active church planters about the process of starting a church and begin to imagine what this journey might look like for them.
After good candidates to plant new churches have been identified, training is the next critical step. The New Church Leadership Institute hosted in Atlanta each year focuses entirely on teaching practical "how to" strategies. Participants have the opportunity to learn from church development practitioners while networking with other church leaders from around the country.
This year the Institute is launching a second track focused on training pastors in turnaround churches. It will address issues such as conflict resolution, community networking, leveraging technology, stewardship and fundraising, faith-sharing and forming your leadership teams.
Starting a new church is a courageous ministry. While most pastoral leaders are trained to pastor existing churches complete with buildings, hymnals, parking lots and salaries, church planters have the challenging task of forming community, building traditions and growing disciples all without the comforts and predictability of institutional stability.
Church planters gather people in living rooms and coffee shops and community libraries to talk about a "church that is becoming," but not here yet. They network with community leaders, local schools, other pastors and business professionals to share their hopes for this new faith community, asking for their support and prayer. They cast a vision far and wide that says, "I do this not because I believe this church could exist, but because it should exist." This church matters.
In the 2008 film "Milk," gay rights activist Harvey Milk would stand on the street corners of San Francisco and yell through his megaphone to the growing crowds in the streets, "My name is Harvey Milk, and I am here to recruit you!" That is a line worth stealing.
My name is Cameron Trimble, and I am here to recruit you. I am asking you to help us find new leaders, start new churches and inspire new visions. I am asking you to strengthen your local church, encourage your teenagers to consider pastoral ministry and make sure your church is making a difference in your community. I am asking you to remember why the United Church of Christ makes a difference in your life and share your story with others. I am asking you to help us grow the Church.
I hope you will join me — and many others — on what promises to be an extraordinary journey.
The Rev. Cameron Trimble is the UCC's Southeast Conference Associate Conference Minister for Church Development and the director of the UCC's New Church Leadership Initiative. Program details and registration information are available at http://growtheucc.org.
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The 2004 Acura MDX luxury sport utility vehicle receives updated styling, new safety systems, additional horsepower and an assortment of new features. The new 2004 MDX sports redesigned front and rear fascias, redesigned alloy wheels, a new Side Curtain Airbag system that helps to protect occupants in all three rows, and interior upgrades including enhanced interior lighting and, on models with the available Touring Package, power-adjustable driver's lumbar support.
"The public knows a great thing when it sees it and the MDX has been one of the most sought after luxury SUVS on the market since it was introduced in 2001," said Dick Colliver, executive vice president, auto sales. "With the numerous changes we've made to the 2004 model, it should be hotter than ever."
The 2004 MDX features sportier styling designed to more accurately reflect the strength of its high performance powertrain. The signature Acura family grille, which now sports a sophisticated satin chrome finish, serves as the centerpiece for a new, more tapered front fascia. A redesigned headlight treatment features a leaner, more angular design and new projection-type headlights that enhance illumination while accenting the new styling. The front bumper has been redesigned with a new, more integrated chin spoiler that accents the sporty styling and moves air smoothly to the sides of the car for increased aerodynamics. The rear fascia has been updated as well with a new, more sophisticated taillight treatment, and dual exhaust tips. Two new exterior colors, Aspen Pearl White and Burnished Bronze Metallic join the MDX palette for 2004.
The 2004 MDX's 3.5 liter, 24-valve, all-aluminum, VTEC V-6 engine benefits from a new, dual exhaust system that boosts horsepower from 260 to 265 and torque from 250 lbs-ft to 253 lbs-ft. This exhaust system utilizes two close-coupled primary catalytic converters, a secondary underfloor catalytic converter, and larger diameter exhaust pipes. In addition to adding horsepower, the new exhaust system helps the MDX meet stringent ULEV-2 emissions standards. With estimated city/highway ratings of 17 mpg city/23 mpg highway, the MDX delivers better combined fuel economy than most of its luxury competitors.
The MDX features a compact 5-speed automatic transmission with components engineered to provide the durability needed for on-road, off-road and towing use. A wide-ratio design affords a first gear with extra pulling power to start heavy loads and a high top gear for quiet highway cruising. This 4-shaft gearbox utilizes a unique shaft layout that not only reduces size, but also trims gear noise, clutch drag and hydraulic friction.
The 2004 MDX employs a drive-by-wire throttle system that evolved from the NSX supercar. This innovative system eliminates the need for a mechanical connection between the accelerator pedal and the engine, and modulates the throttle during transmission shifts for improved smoothness. It also allows for throttle control to be seamlessly incorporated into the MDX's VSA logic and directs the vehicle's cruise control function.
The 2004 MDX utilizes a unique VTM-4 four-wheel drive system designed to enhance traction on low friction surfaces. Unlike conventional automatic 4WD systems, which react only to wheel slippage, VTM-4 proactively apportions torque from the front to the rear wheels before wheel slippage can occur. When cruising, the system automatically reverts to front-wheel drive for improved fuel economy.
In addition to ample power, the MDX delivers sport sedan-like handling and a smooth, compliant ride. It features a 4-wheel fully independent suspension, 4-wheel disc brakes with 4-channel ABS, dual piston calipers in the front, standard 17-inch alloy wheels and specially designed P235/65R-17 all-season tires to provide stability and responsiveness. Front and rear stabilizer bars, a wide track and a low center of gravity give the MDX predictable cornering response and help maximize cornering capabilities.
Handling is further enhanced through the application of a standard Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) system that works in concert with the VTM-4 and drive-by-wire throttle systems to provide enhanced control during acceleration, braking and cornering. This 4-channel system orchestrates the throttle and each of the vehicle's four disc brakes to seamlessly integrate traction control, Anti-lock braking, and stability enhancement for increased driver control during acceleration, braking and cornering.
The MDX's interior emphasizes the vehicle's versatile yet refined character with standard-setting levels of luxury and functionality. Three uniquely transformable rows of seats allow the MDX to comfortably seat up to seven passengers. A convenient walk-in feature provided at the right (curb) side of MDX's second-row seat slides the whole second seat forward with the touch of a lever. This feature has been improved for 2004 by extending forward travel 40 percent, making entry and egress to the third row even simpler. Second and third row seats split and fold flat into the floor providing 82 cubic feet of cargo room. Even with all three rows in use, the MDX still offers 14.8 cubic feet of cargo room behind the third row seats.
For 2004, a variety of enhancements have been made to the MDX interior including the addition of brushed metal-look trim on the instrument panel, ambient foot lights, and welcome illumination. A new, Side Curtain Airbag system has been applied to help reduce injury to occupants in all three rows of seats during a sufficient side-impact collision. It deploys from a module in the roof in the event of a sufficient side impact, providing an important and significant level of head protection in the window area. This system also includes a series of rollover sensors designed to trigger the system in the unlikely event of a rollover. Should the MDX begin to tip, the rollover sensors monitor the rate of roll and deploy the side curtain airbags accordingly.
The MDX also features dual-stage, dual-threshold driver's and front passenger front airbags. The driver's airbag adjusts deployment force to one of two rates according to input from sensors which monitor the severity of the impact, seatbelt usage and the position of the driver's seat. The front passenger airbag's deployment takes into account the severity of the crash, seatbelt usage and the passenger's weight. The MDX also offers driver's and front passenger's side airbags with occupant position sensors in the passenger's seat; and the LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) system on the second row of outboard seats to simplify child seat attachment.
New for 2004 is a direct Tire Pressure Monitoring System that uses sensors in the valve stem of each wheel to alert the driver when tire pressure drops significantly below the recommended level. If the system detects that tire pressure is low (32 psi is recommended), the low pressure indicator notifies the driver, while a schematic of the vehicle located in the center meter housing the speedometer indicates which tire or tires require air.
While the MDX is already one of the most comprehensively equipped vehicles in its class, an optional Touring Package adds a variety of premium features. These features include a roof rack; exclusive alloy wheels (redesigned for 2004); an upgraded, eight speaker Acura/Bose Music System with 6-disc, in-dash CD changer; two-position memory for the driver's eat and sideview mirrors, and a front passenger's 8-way power seat. For 2004, the 8-way power-adjustable driver's seat now features power-adjustable lumbar support. The Acura/Bose Music System receives a more powerful 225 amplifier and revised speaker tuning for superior sound reproduction.
The Acura Navigation System with Voice Recognition is available as a factory-installed option on models equipped with the Touring Package. This state-of-the-art
navigation system includes a menu of 217 voice commands, a comprehensive destination guide with over 7 million points of interest, turn-by-turn guidance and coverage of virtually every road in the continental United States. For convenience and safety, the system also includes a rearview camera incorporated into the tailgate, which transmits a rearview picture to the navigation screen when the MDX is in reverse gear.
The Acura DVD Entertainment System is also available as an option on Touring Package-equipped models. The 7-inch LCD screen is mounted to the headliner, just behind the front seats for use by rear seat passengers. The DVD player mounts below the standard audio system and plays over the MDX's sound system or through a pair of cordless infrared headphones. The system can be controlled either by using the MDX's audio controls or from the rear seats through the use of a remote control or the screen's control panel.
Like all Acura vehicles, the MDX comes equipped with a comprehensive 4-year/50,000-mile limited warranty that includes Acura's customer service package.
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And the Winner of Our Choice Streets Fan Favorite Voting Contest Is...
Shanghai Sogo via Facebook |
Hundreds of you came out for our Choice Streets food truck tasting event, where 23 mobile vendors parked at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum and doled out bites that ranged from Philly cheese steaks to shrimp rolls to empanadas to slushies. After you tasted something from each truck, we asked you to vote on a favorite dish...and we've now tallied those ballots so we can crown this year's Choice Streets Fan Favorite.
And the winner is...
Shanghai Sogo!
This truck hit the streets in the fall of last year, and it turns out a menu of small bites like taro cakes, spring rolls, and zong zi, sticky rice and fillings wrapped in a banana leaf pouch. It's garnered a following for its dumplings, which is what it served at Choice Streets; the doughy pockets were filled with pork and chive.
Catch Shanghai Sogo at various locations around town; check out the truck's Twitter page for information on its whereabouts.
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text: LSC-UP Library Computer Survival Skills Faculty Survey * 1. Would you like to see the library offer instructional classes on using computers to students? a. Yes b. No c. Maybe (explain) * 2. Would you encourage your students to attend (by requiring it, by offering extra credit, etc)? a. Yes b. No c. Maybe (explain) * 3. What topics would best reflect the skills your students need to be successful in your class? Check all that apply. Understanding basic parts & functions of computer and terminology Uploading files to the D2L Dropbox Downloading documents from D2L Introduction to using D2L Sending email through their Lone Star student account Attaching files to emails Saving files to flash drives Creating a basic presentation in PowerPoint Formatting documents in Word (including adjusting margins, line spacing, font, etc) Working in Excel Making a movie in Windows Movie Maker Utilizing citation management or creation tools (e.g. EasyBib, Zotero) Working & utilizing apps in the cloud (e.g. Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive) Other (please specify) * 4. What computer skills do you notice your students generally struggling with the most? (Free response.) * 5. Are you full-time or adjunct? Full-time Adjunct Done


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Comment Steve Jobs, Apple, AT&T are all crooks and lia (Score 0, Troll) 670
Steve Jobs and his inner circle at Apple must have known this all along.
I can see Steve Jobs conspiring with AT&T, something like this, with Steve Jobs doing all the talking: As soon as the iPad proves itself, as soon as we sell two million ipads, we can jack the prices up and suck some more money out of the bastards. Trust me fellows, I have been doing it like forever at the Apple iTunes Store.
Can't wait for the Android and Microsoft tablets to hit the market, open system, true open systems, to be available at all carriers. this Apple monopoly needs to stop right now!
DOJ, FCC, FTC please investigate AT&T and especially Apple !!!


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What would you do if you discovered the house in which you were living was the site of a murder?
That's the position Kayla Bentley found herself in as a newlywed moving in with her in-laws, reports the Detroit Free Press. Her husband's parents loved the three-bedroom, corner-lot home with a full-size kitchen, nice living room,and privacy fencing in Detroit. But Kayla felt uneasy about it.
"It freaks me out, especially because in this situation, (the murderer's) not dead. If he was released or escaped, this is where he'd come," she said.
But in a state like Michigan, you could be living in a home with a similarly shady past and not even know it. In most states, agents are not required to mention if a crime has occurred unless it has material effect on the condition of the property.
California is the only state that requires would-be-buyers to be informed. The result of this is a booming industry of exorcists, or cleansers who remove spirits from homes.
On the seller's disclosure form, there's nothing that says, "'Has there been a murder? Has there been a ghost?,'" said Michelle R. E. Donovan, a Bloomfield Hills real-estate attorney. "You don't want to fail to disclose something that would influence the buyer's decision to not purchase the property."
So it looks like, if this is something that bothers you (and you're not shopping in California,) you'd better do some research.
Read the full article on the Detroit Free Press.
Published at 1:15 PM PDT on Jun 4, 2013 | Updated at 1:18 PM PDT on Jun 4, 2013


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In it, but not of it. TPM DC
The GOP Has Screwed Itself Out Of A Perfect Obamacare Election Message
"If they wanted to win this issue, they would move their public position to be for fix, and Democrats would be stuck defending the status quo of the law and would be in a much tougher situation," one Democratic operative told TPM. "But they've created an internal situation where they can't do that."
That gives Democrats the opportunity to embrace fixing Obamacare, while acknowledging its problems, and to pummel Republicans for continuing to stoke the repeal fire. A source in the room told TPM that Rep. Steve Israel, chair of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, laid out the strategy during the House Democratic retreat last week: acknowledge the law needs fixing, punch Republicans on repeal, and pivot to an appeal to the law's upside for people's pocketbooks.
Republicans have refused to entertain a "fix" instead of a "repeal" message. In the Georgia Republican Senate primary, Rep. Jack Kingston dared to suggest in a radio interview that repealing Obamacare "might not be the responsible thing to do."
Within days, his competitors were pushing ads taking shots at Kingston; Rep. Paul Broun touted that he was "the only candidate who has consistently fought to fully defund Obamacare." Kingston was forced to walk back his comments following the firestorm.
"He had to double-down on complete repeal," a second Democratic official said. "The truth of the matter is, even in a place like Georgia, what he articulated in the first instance is consistent with what the vast majority of people believe."
"Once both sides agree you could use some fixes, it's not an issue anymore," the official continued. "It's over as a political issue. If you're at that granular level in a campaign, you're not communicating with people. That, I think, is the most potent proof of where they are right now."
The same dynamic played out in the GOP primary for the special Florida House election, where Kathleen Peters said she would not support repeal until Congress had its own replacement plan ready and her opponent David Jolly, who eventually won the nomination, attacked her for it.
Part of this conservative fixation on repeal could be a recognition that midterm elections are often as much about turning out the base as winning the support of undecided voters. But in closely contested races, Democrats believe the GOP's rhetoric could give them the upper hand.
Republicans are naturally dismissive of that thinking, arguing that high-profile controversies like the "if you like your health plan, you can keep it" debacle have incontrovertibly poisoned the law for Democrats and the "fix" messaging will fall on deaf ears, regardless of their own party's internal dynamics.
"The problem Democrats have is larger than just the unpopularity of Obamacare, it's that voters no longer trust Democratic politicians like (Louisiana Sen.) Mary Landrieu and (Alaska Sen.) Mark Begich who have repeatedly been dishonest about the law," Brad Dayspring, strategist at the National Republican Senatorial Campaign, told TPM. "These were all lies repeatedly told by (them) and voters can't trust them to 'fix' the law."
Democrats say internal polling and focus groups back their diagnosis of the voters, and public polling does give their argument some credence. While 50 percent of Americans said they disapproved of the law in a January poll from the Kaiser Family Foundation, in line with most other surveys, that didn't translate into support for repeal.
In fact, there was a 17-point gap between support for keeping Obamacare and improving it (55 percent) versus support for continuing attempts to repeal it (38 percent). Even 31 percent of those who oppose the law think it should be fixed instead of undone.
"What we find is that the two messages that voters are most receptive to are that we can't let Republican candidates take us back to letting insurance companies discriminate against preexisting conditions and kicking us off our coverage when we get sick," said Matt Canter, deputy executive director of the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee. His roster includes vulnerable senators like Kay Hagan of North Carolina and Landrieu who are being targeted over the law.
Instead, voters believe "we've wasted too much time trying to score political points and we have to address the other urgent problems that face the country right now," Canter said.
Now it's translating into ad copy.
Democratic congressional candidates and their allies have started retaliating in recent weeks against the huge conservative ad buys by groups like Americans for Prosperity. The Democratic-leaning Patriot Majority USA PAC released an ad last week ripping Hagan's Republican challenger, Rep. Thom Tillis, for siding "with special interests and hurting North Carolina families."
The pro-Democratic House Majority PAC also launched an ad last week supporting Rep. Joe Garcia (D-FL), whose seat is considered a toss-up, and rebuffing attack ads from AFP and others while presenting Peters as somebody who is "working to fix Obamacare."
The Florida special House election next month could be the first test for each side's Obamacare messaging. GOP nominee Jolly ran his primary campaign almost entirely on his opposition to the law, and Democratic candidate Alex Sink has been targeted relentlessly for her support.
But earlier this month, Sink's campaign issued a new ad in which, in just 30 seconds, she follows the three-step strategy that Israel outlined to Democrats last week.
"We can't go back to letting insurance companies do whatever they want. Instead of repealing the health care law, we need to keep what's right and fix what's wrong," Sinks says. "I'll work with Republicans and Democrats for health care that's affordable and works for us."