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"If I had to pinpoint a couple of things that AIDS has really affected," Rae Lewis-Thornton recalls, "it would be my career and, thus, my financial situation." Rae was forced to take a step back from her burgeoning political career when she made her transition to AIDS -- and like many long-term HIV survivors, she didn't think she would live very long so she didn't save money. Now, paying for the meds that keep her alive is a constant worry. "The bottom line is, AIDS is a burden." Watch the other videos in this series.
Did you ever seek support from support groups?
I tried the support group at County Hospital one day. And honestly, I was so traumatized when I left the support group, I never went back. Because I was at the free clinic; beyond HIV, I felt that I had nothing in common with the women that were there. I'm just being honest.
I've interviewed a lot of people who've felt the same way, about coming from a different background from others in their support groups: If HIV is the only thing that's bringing you together, that doesn't mean that you'll have similarities.
Right. I didn't do anything in those first years. When I made the transition to AIDS, I did private therapy; and then I tried to do group. It was a really short time span from then to my becoming famous. So I had to begin to create a private space for myself.
Especially your business.
Absolutely. Being so public with HIV -- even at the clinic, if the door is cracked and someone sees me in there with the doctor, they may push the door open and say, "Hey there, Rae. I saw you on TV the other day!" You know, and it's like, whoa.
You can't have that.
I can't have it. I don't have a lot of private space. But you know what? I know a lot of women that love group. It is the one time where people can come together in camaraderie, get hugs and share. I have a support system of friends that I can share with.
How has living with HIV impacted your finances, as far as paying for medication? A lot of people have to be on disability, and can't go to work.
Prior to making the transition to AIDS, I spent my first 12 years in politics and, in those latter years, as a senior staff person. I was the national youth director for both of Jesse Jackson's presidential campaigns. I was climbing the political ladder, so to speak. And I was starting to make really decent money for myself.
My first snag was when I left a job that I was working at to go work for a political candidate in a very high-up position. I lost my insurance and my ability to get insurance. Because most of these campaigns are short, they don't offer insurance to their staff; they just pay you. When I went back to try to do not-for-profit work, no one would insure me. So I lost my insurance. That's how I ended up at County Hospital.
But when I made a transition to AIDS, I was expected to die. The life expectancy was three years. We could see progression toward death -- and so, of course, I applied for disability, which was a lot easier back then to get on. You know, you get a disability check. I was on SSDI (social security disability insurance), which is the system that you pay into.
It's been a hard life. People see me on TV and see me in magazines; and they think that's glamorous. Well, first of all, all press is free. That's the first thing. I got a thank you letter for being on the cover of Essence magazine. I do the work, not to be on TV; I do the work to deliver the message. And so this has been really, a really hard life. It's a hard hustle getting people to pay you to speak. I've gone through periods where I didn't know where my next meal was going to come from, or how I was going to pay my rent.
In the last three years, I've had to downsize my life because I was hit very hard by the economy. I went from a three-bedroom to a studio. My prayer was, in that second year in that studio, "Lord, can I please just have a one-bedroom? Because I can't look at my bed anymore."
Health insurance is still tricky. My medicine is about $8,000 a month with Medicare Part D -- which is the plan that George Bush put into the system. My copay is $2,400 a month. Thank God there is a system in Illinois that pays my copay. I worry about that, because that was put in under [former Illinois Governor Rod] Blagojevich, who went to jail. And so a lot of his policies are being shifted.
There is a possibility that I may have to foot a $2,400 copay a month. And ADAP (AIDS Drug Assistance Program), the way it works: If you qualify for Medicare Part D, ADAP will not insure you. And then with ADAP there's a waiting list in many states anyway. So I become a catch-22 there, where I don't quality for the national and state federally funded ADAP program that gives you HIV meds, but I qualify for Medicare Part D ... but it doesn't pay.
The bottom line is, AIDS is a burden.


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SAN BERNARDINO, Calif., April 10 (UPI) -- A couple tied up in their condo by former Los Angeles police officer Christopher Dorner were calm when they got free and called 911, a tape of the call shows.
Karen Reynolds told a dispatcher Dorner had tied her and her husband Jim, and left with their car keys, the Los Angeles Times reported. She said it had taken them as much as half an hour to get free and dial 911.
The tape was released Tuesday by authorities in San Bernardino County.
Dorner, a former Navy reservist fired from the Los Angeles Police Department after reporting another officer for brutality, went on a killing spree in February. He took his own life in a burning cabin in the San Bernardino mountains after being surrounded by police.
"We walked in on him and then he left," Karen Reynolds said in her call. "We came into this unit and he was in here. He got us blindfolded and put stuff in our mouths and put pillowcases on our heads and had us tied up."
She told the dispatcher Dorner might have been hiding in the condo near Big Bear for several days.
The couple have applied for a share in a $1 million reward posted for information leading to Dorner's capture. Los Angeles police have said a three-judge panel will decide how to deal with the reward.


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California Sees Health-Law Premiums Rising 4.2% in 2015
Healthy Pool of Enrollees Cited in Keeping Costs Down in Bellwether State
Premiums for health-law plans in California will go up 4.2% on average next year, an increase that the state's insurance marketplace said was limited partly due to the large and relatively healthy pool of enrollees it had attracted.
Nationally, 2015 rate changes for plans sold through marketplaces created under the Affordable Care Act will vary widely, with a mix of increases and some declines. But California is seen as a bellwether. According to federal statistics released May 1, the state had about 1.4 million of the 8 million...


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Patricia (Pat) Davidson Harsh, 85, lost her battle with Alzheimer's Wednesday, March 13, 2013. Private family services will be held later.
Patricia (Pat) Davidson Harsh, 85, lost her battle with Alzheimer's Wednesday, March 13, 2013. Private family services will be held later.
Pat was born in El Dorado, on Nov. 12, 1927 to Violet and Dubert Davidson. She graduated from El Dorado High School in 1945. Pat lived with her husband and family in Cassoday and El Dorado. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She spent most of her career life in banking. Pat was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Neal Harsh, and oldest son, Kris Harsh.
She is survived by children, Alicia Harsh Anderson, Kim (Sherrill) Harsh and Alison (Chris) Locke; grandchildren, Nick Storms, Natalie (Damen) Hershberger, Kelsi, Hunter, Megan, Grayson Harsh, Alison and Kristen Anderson, Kendall and Kennedy Harsh, Levi (Amanda) Grove, Ryan, Chase, Christian Locke; and great grandchildren, Jack, Lucy Fletcher Hershberger and Jax Grove.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been set up with the Cassoday 4-H Club. Please send donations to Cassoday Boosters 4-H Club.
The family would like to thank Wheat state Manor and Good Shepherd Hospice for their loving care. Kirby-Morris Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements. Condolences may be left at www.kirbymorrisfuneralhome.com.


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Have no fear, Halloween's almost here at the Aquarium of Niagara. Keep Oct. 27 open, from 4 to 7 p.m., for the most Halloween fun children can have in a safe environment.
Visitors that day might see a bat, a witch's hat or big black cat arching its back, or even better, a shark with sharp teeth, an octopus with eight tentacles or maybe a starfish with five arms. Any child dressed as one of these sea creatures or any other marine animal will be admitted free. Adults and all other children will get a discounted admission of $5.
Aquarium members, as always, are admitted free. Sure to be "fin-filled" this annual event gives the staff a chance to be scary or funny, or both, while on the job. Youngsters, who "trick-or-treat" at the Aquarium of Niagara, will find lots to do and see.
Each child will receive a small treat bag full of surprises. While enjoying the Halloween fun, they will also create a craft to take home.
For the first time ever, well known chocolatier Lindt & Sprungli, located at the Fashion Outlets of Niagara, will be on hand. So will Joe's Crab Shack. There will be more surprises with special sea lion shows featuring the marine mammal staff and the Aquarium of Niagara's sea lions.
A scavenger hunt, with small plastic pumpkins hidden in various exhibits, also will be a part of the Halloween event.
For more information, call 716-285-3575, ext. 206, or check out the Aquarium of Niagara's website atwww.aquariumofniagara.org.


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Worrisome Middle East DevelopmentsWritten by Stephen Lendman Subject: WAR: About that War
by Stephen Lendman
Days of Syrian/Turkish border incidents threaten further escalation into something more serious. Free Syrian Army (FSA) militants fired mortar rounds on Turkish territory from Syrian locations they control.
Assad was wrongfully blamed for their provocation. Syria has been very circumspect. It wants tensions cooled. Turkey's Erdogan made hostile threats. Events bear watching.
On Sunday, Israel launched air strikes on Gaza. It wasn't the first time, and won't be the last. One death was reported. Around 10 Palestinians were wounded. Injuries affecting two victims are serious.
In response, Hamas and Islamic Jihad fired rockets into southern Israel. No casualties were reported. Israel retaliated in force. Its provocation started things. It wrongfully blamed Palestinians. It bears full responsibility for its crimes.
On October 8, Haaretz headlined "IDF strikes Gaza sites in response to Hamas rocket fire," saying:
Multiple Gazan sites were struck. At least five more Palestinians were wounded.
In a statement released Monday, an IDF spokesperson said "a number of terror cells and targets of the terrorist organization Hamas in the Gaza Strip (were attacked), in response to the rockets fired this morning toward territory of the state of Israel."
A mosque was struck. Israel called it "part of the use (Hamas) makes of religious sites for terror activities."
Take all Israeli claims with a grain of salt. They lack credibility. Israel's Sunday raid was lawless and provocative. Palestinians responded in self-defense. It's their right. International law affirms it.
Gazan Health Ministry spokesman Dr. Ashraf al-Kodra said Israel shelled areas east of Khan Younis. Five civilians were injured. One is in serious condition. As a precaution, five Gazan schools were evacuated.
Mossad-connected DEBKAfile (DF) reported the same story. It takes some effort separating its accuracy from allegiance. It headlined "Israeli air, tanks pound Gaza after massive Palestinian barrage. Hamas, Jihad threaten to broaden attacks."
DF said Hamas and Islamic Jihad responded to Israel's provocation. It avoided saying doing so is lawful. It called both Palestinian groups "terrorists." It claimed they're affiliated with Iran.
Their so-called "barrage" was about 20 or 30 mortars and homemade rockets. They harmed no one. Israel attacks with tanks, artillery, and air strikes. Great harm is caused. Civilians suffer most.
"Israel also suspects that the pilotless helicopter sent by Iran to breach Israeli air space Saturday, Oct. 6, which flew in from the Mediterranean over the Gaza Strip, was jointly orchestrated by Tehran, Hizballah and Hamas as part of a war exercise Hamas conducted in the Gaza Strip on that day."
In a previous article, this writer suggested it was an Israeli false flag. It's a Mossad/Shin Bet specialty. Many incidents occurred previously since before Israel's creation. It's hard keeping track of how many. They generally occur at strategically timed moments. They point fingers the wrong way.
The Middle East pot now is boiling. This incident turns up more heat. It bears watching what's coming. Tinder boxes have a way of erupting out of control.
Stratfor global intelligence also issues suspect reports. Again, separating accuracy from its agenda takes some effort. WikiLeaks calls it "a company that fronts as an intelligence publisher, but provides confidential intelligence services to large corporations" and other clients.
It added that it's "a money-making scheme of questionable legality. (Its) material shows how a private intelligence agency works, and how they target individuals for their corporate and government clients."
The organization's reputation is mixed at best. One observer calls it The Economist a week later. It employs researchers/reporters, not intelligence operatives.
That said, its late September report headlined "Curious US and French Military Deployments," saying:
What's going on is unclear. Deployments are common. They mostly attract little attention. Given heightened tensions across the Middle East, perhaps this one bears closer watching. Who can know for sure.
Stratfor reported "at least a dozen MC-130H, HC-130N, HC-130P and AC-130U military transport planes and gunships crossed the Atlantic Ocean on Sept. 13 heading eastbound. These aircraft are typically used for a variety of special tasks, including in close cooperation with special operations forces."
When last spotted, they were in Souda Bay, Crete. It's not clear if they left. Days later, reports indicated that 12 Marine F/A-18 Hornet fighter jets arrived at Moron Air Base, Spain.
It's not known where they're heading. They could be en route to Afghanistan. The Harrier squadron stationed at Britain's Camp Bastion suffered heavy mid-September losses. Another Harrier unit replaced it.
Perhaps the newly deployed squadron has another mission. It's also possible that "the F/A-18s are heading to the Gulf Cooperation Council region."
"A number of air superiority squadrons, including an F-22 Raptor squadron, have already deployed to the region. If that is the case, the squadron is intended simply as reinforcements or replacements for assets currently deployed there."
In late September, it was learned that hundreds of US forces and security personnel will remain in Iraq despite no congressional funding for them.
Others may join them. Authorization for US troops to train and assist Iraqi security forces expired on September 30. According to Pentagon spokesman Lt. Col. Wesley Miller:
"No personnel will return immediately to the United States on October 1, 2012 while DoD is reviewing the effect of not being authorized under the Continuing Resolution to continue the training of Iraqi Security Forces (ISF) following expiration of the Iraqi Security Forces Fund (ISFF) authority on Sept. 30, 2012."
America's Iraq war never ended. Obama's claim otherwise was false. Stratfor reported that US General Robert Caslen said Army special forces were sent to Iraq to advise on counterterrorism and intelligence related matters.
Perhaps MC-130 aircraft transported them there. In late September, Le Figaro said 100 French special operations troops were sent to sub-Saharan Africa to engage northern Mali militants.
"Le Figaro also reported that maritime patrol aircraft that can be used to collect intelligence will be deployed to the region and that commandos of the French navy will reinforce the French special operations troops."
In September, Italian journalist Guido Olimpio said US unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) currently track Cyrenaica-based militants. It's eastern Libya's historical name.
He claimed "reliable sources" confirmed the presence of US special forces carrying out intelligence and perhaps counterinsurgency operations. It could be related to pending North Africa surgical strikes in Libya and Mali.
Stratfor said these and other deployments could be "previously scheduled movements for training or part of ongoing operations." They don't necessarily relate to upcoming missions.
Perhaps Washington and France are "positioning military assets in a region that is rife with conflict and that may eventually require rapid military intervention or action."
Whatever is happening, they deserve mention. At the same time, it's important to note that pending military operations aren't pre-announced. Targets aren't alerted in advance.
What's ongoing may be nothing out of the ordinary. With the Middle East on a boil, however, it's best to pay close attention to whatever may suggest otherwise.
Imperial Washington never sleeps. Neither does Israel. Both countries are belligerent, nuclear armed and dangerous. America targets all independent states.
It demands pro-Western ones subservient to US interests. Nations unwilling to surrender their sovereignty to America are targeted for regime change. North Africa, the Middle East, and Central Asia are infested with US forces.
Saber rattling supplements contingents waging war. New conflicts can erupt anyway, anytime. America has a permanent war policy. Syria and Iran are prime targets.
Troop movements warrant close monitoring for good reason. They can attack targeted countries on short notice. Their presence menaces nearby states. Forewarned is forearmed.
A Finan Comment
On October 8, AP said the Institute for Science and International Security (ISIS) said Iran can produce a nuclear warhead in two - four months.
No evidence whatever suggests an Iranian nuclear weapons program. Headlining the threat is scurrilous. The source lacks credibility.
David Albright heads ISIS. He impersonates a nuclear expert. He's a former pseudo-UN weapons inspector. Former Iraq chief weapons inspector Scott Ritter called him a "nuclear expert who never was."
His "track record (reveals) half-baked analyses derived from questionable sources....He breathes false legitimacy into these factually challenged stories by" claiming fake credentials.
Albright founded ISIS. It's self-serving. It shuns truth. He fronts for power, privilege, and war profiteers. He's part of Washington's anti-Iranian agenda. In Iraq, he played the same role. He's an imperial opportunist.
In June 1996, he appeared once as as a pseudo-Iraq weapons inspector. His role was political, not scientific. He observed and regurgitated what Washington wanted to hear. He's doing it now on Iran. His credibility is sorely lacking. He has none.
Months earlier, he claimed Iran's "stepped-up….output of low-enriched uranium and total production in the last five years (could produce) at least five nuclear weapons if refined much further."
That claim and his newest are inflammatory and spurious. All nations with commercial reactors produce enough uranium and plutonium for bomb-making. Only a handful, in fact, do it. Iran isn't one of them. No evidence whatever suggests it.
ISIS stopped short of claiming that's Iran's intention. It said enough to further heighten tensions. Cooling them should be prioritized. Washington, go-along media scoundrels, and suspect think tanks advance the ball closer to more war. The threat is real and frightening.
Stephen Lendman lives in Chicago and can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.com.
His new book is titled "How Wall Street Fleeces America: Privatized Banking, Government Collusion and Class War"
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Tigers, Verlander edge Twins in opener
Minneapolis, MN – Prince Fielder went 2-for-4 with and RBI double and Omar Infante added two hits and an RBI as the Detroit Tigers edged the Minnesota Twins, 4-2, in the season opener for both teams at Target Field.
Miguel Cabrera added an RBI and scored once and Torii Hunter had a pair of hits, including a double, in his debut for the Tigers, who were swept in four games in the 2012 World Series by the San Francisco Giants last season.
Justin Verlander (1-0), just days removed from signing a five-year $140 million extension, scattered three hits and struck out seven over five scoreless frames, despite pitching in adverse conditions.
The game-time temperature peaked at 35 degrees and winds reached as high 17 mph throughout the contest.
"When I was warming up in the sun, I was like, 'I could have come out in short sleeves. This isn't that bad.' As soon as the shade set in, it was a totally different ball game. It was miserable," Verlander said.
Phil Coke retired the final two batters in the ninth to pick up the save.
Ryan Doumit had an RBI and Trevor Plouffe scored on a wild pitch for the Twins, who finished a dismal 66-96 last season.
Vance Worley (0-1) allowed three runs on eight hits and struck out three over six innings to absorb the loss.
"We did some good things out there. It was a fun ballgame. Unfortunately we didn't come up with one more big hit," Twins manager Ron Gardenhire said.
The Tigers plated a pair in the first inning and added one more in the second to take a 3-0 lead.
Austin Jackson singled, then moved to third on a base hit from Hunter. Cabrera then grounded into a force out to plate Jackson. Fielder followed with a soft double down the left field line to bring Cabrera around.
Jhonny Peralta opened the second with a base hit to right field and quickly stole second. Omar Infante then ripped a base hit to left to push Peralta across.
The Twins stranded a runner in the fourth, but were able to add a run in both the sixth and seventh.
Justin Morneau opened the fourth with a double. After Ryan Doumit struck out, Morneau moved to third on Plouffe's fly out. Chris Parmelee, though, grounded out to end the threat.
Drew Smyly replaced Verlander in the sixth and retired the first two hitters, but surrendered a double to Plouffe before walking two batters to load the bases.
With the bags full, Smyly bounced a slider that skipped away from catcher Alex Avila to allow Plouffe to score. Smyly was able to get Wilkin Ramirez to ground out to end the inning.
Doumit delivered a bases-loaded single in the seventh to make it 3-2.
Detroit added an insurance run in the eighth as Fielder scored on a wild pitch by Josh Roenicke.
Game Notes
The Tigers are 53-59-1 all-time in season openers ... Verlander has won each of his last eight decisions against Minnesota dating back to July 9, 2010 and is 4-0 all-time at Target Field ... Verlander is the first Tigers pitcher to start six consecutive Opening Days since Jack Morris started 11 straight (1980-1990) ... Worley made his first start for the Twins.


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Printemps Design, Pompidou Centre, Paris
24 April - 19 May 2008
Opening on Wednesday 23 April 2008
This travelling group exhibition displays an exceptional collection of Moleskine notebooks designed by over 30 artists, writers, designers and illustrators of international acclaim.
Visitors may leaf through the personal Moleskine notebooks of artists, designers, architects, illustrators and writers such as Christian Lacroix, Yves Béhar, Ron Arad, Simon Njami and Maira Kalman.
Some notebooks contain detailed stories, expressing a study of contemporary design. Others are more improvised. Others are radically personal.


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Located in the heart of Sydney, this luxury hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Government House, Sydney Opera House, and Circular Quay. Royal Botanic Gardens and The Rocks Markets are also within 15 minutes. Sydney Circular Quay Station is only a 4-minute walk and Martin Place Station is 9 minutes.
Hotel Features
This smoke-free hotel features a full-service spa, a restaurant, and an indoor pool. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a fitness center, a bar/lounge, and a coffee shop/café are onsite.
Room Amenities
All 509 rooms feature thoughtful touches like bathrobes and slippers, plus free WiFi, free wired Internet, and LCD TVs with cable channels. Other amenities available to guests include 24-hour room service, minibars, and premium bedding.
Languages Spoken
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Hotel Amenities
In addition to a full-service spa, InterContinental Sydney features an indoor pool and a sauna. The hotel offers a restaurant and a coffee shop/café. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.
Business-related amenities at this 5-star property consist of a business center and meeting rooms. This luxury hotel also offers a fitness center, tour/ticket assistance, and multilingual staff. Onsite parking is available (surcharge).
InterContinental Sydney is a smoke-free property.
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- Meeting rooms 15
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- Smoke-free property
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- Total number of rooms - 509
- Number of floors - 20
- Multilingual staff
- Free newspapers in lobby
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired Internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Languages Spoken
- English
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Valet parking (surcharge)
Room Amenities
- Premium TV channels
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- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
- Air conditioning
- Free newspaper
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- Private bathroom
- Designer toiletries
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Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, Odyssey Massage. Services include deep-tissue massages, sports massages, Swedish massages, and body treatments. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, hydrotherapy, and reflexology.
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[John McDonnell has graciously shared with readers of the Victorian Web his website with the electronic text, including scanned images, of the anonymous London Characters and the Humourous Side of London Life. With Upwards of 70 Illustrations apparently by a "Mr. Jones," which the London firm Stanley Rivers & Co. published in 1871. Brackets indicate explanatory material, such as interpretations of contemporary slang, by Mr. McDonnell. indicates a link to material not in the original print version. — George P. Landow]
n discoursing concerning witnesses only a few days back, I took the opportunity of broaching the theory that the givers of evidence in the courts of justice were so far like true poets in that they were born, not made. Testis nascitur, non fit.
The first person who steps into the box on the present occasion is a remarkable example in point. He is "the witness who causes considerable amusement in court." Some persons may be disposed to find fault with the reporter for his uniform adherence to the use of the word "considerable." Why not "much," or "great?" No; the reporter is right. Other persons might cause "much," or "great," or "little" amusement; but "considerable" is the exact measure of this person's power of exciting risibility combined with perplexity and wonder. He does not do it intentionally; he does not know that he is doing it, and his fun is of a very dubious kind. Therefore the amazement which it causes is "considerable." Some laugh at him, others think him a fool; and the counsel who is cross-examining him is probably a little out of temper. This witness is not a complete success one way or another. He is neither a triumph to his own party, nor a defeat to the opposite side. All that he does in a definite way is to "cause considerable amusement in court."
The odd, unique, and almost paradoxical thing about this witness is that he never causes amusement in any degree, considerable or otherwise, anywhere else. At home he is simply happy and stupid; abroad in the world, he is a heavy impediment in everybody's way. He is a very unlikely flint indeed, and no one thinks of attempting to strike fire out of him. He is about as likely a medium for that purpose as a slice of Dutch cheese. It is only when you pen him in a witness-box, and strike him stupid with your legal eye, in presence of judge and jury, that you can make him yield anything that is at all calculated to afford either amusement or instruction.
He produces his considerable amusement (not with any design on his part, however,) by means well known to the two end men in a band of [Negro] serenaders.
Counsel screwing his glass in his eye, and putting on his most searching expression, says:---
"Now, sir; on your oath, did you not know that the deceased had made a will?" The witness hesitates and looks idiotic.
"Answer me, sir," roars the counsel, "and remember you are on your oath. Did you not know that the deceased had made a will?"
The witness answers at last, "Well, sir, I was;" which "causes considerable amusement in court," and greatly provokes the examining counsel.
"Now, sir, since I have been able to screw so much out of you, perhaps you will answer me this question: "What did the deceased die of?"
The witness does not appear to understand.
"What did the deceased die of?" the counsel repeats.
"He died of a Tuesday, sir," says the witness with the utmost gravity. And of course the audience go into convulsions and the crier has to restore order in court.
This witness is never of the slightest service in elucidating a case, and counsel are generally glad to get rid of him, except when the proceedings are getting flat, and want enlivening. Some counsel like a butt of this kind to shoot the arrows of their wit at; just as wanton street-boys like to tease and make sport of an idiot.
The next witness who steps into the box is a charge-sheet in himself, so expressive is he in every feature, and in his whole style, of a tipsy row in the Haymarket, with beating of the police, and attempts to rescue from custody. It is quite unnecessary for the active and intelligent officer to enter into details. We see the case at a glance. Mr. Slapbang has been making free. He has visited a music hall or two, where he has joined in the chorus; he has danced at a casino; he has partaken of devilled kidneys at a night supper-room; and visiting all these places in a jovial and reckless humour, he has disregarded that wholesome convivial maxim which says that you should never mix your liquors. Mr. Slapbang has mixed his liquors, the consequence being a disposition to beat his stick against lamp-posts, to wake the midnight echoes with "lul-li-e-ty," and to show his independence by resisting the authority of the police, and perhaps offering them that most unpardonable of all insults, known to the force---"voilence."
When Mr. Slapbang appears in the dock he makes a great effort, conscious of the presence of his friends, to keep his "pecker" [nose] up. The gloss and glory of his attire have been somewhat dimmed by a night's durance in the cells; but what he has lost in this respect he endeavours to make up for by a jaunty devil-may-care manner. He says he was "fresh," or "sprung," and "didn't know what he was doing," with quite a grand air, as if it were a high privilege of his order to get drunk and resist the police. His manner almost implies that it is quite a condescension on his part to come there and allow the magistrate to have anything to say in the matter. There is not such a very great difference between the conduct of this gentlemanly offender and that of the hardened criminal who throws his shoe at the judge, or declares, when sentence is pronounced, that he "could do that little lot on his head." Mr. Slapbang throws insolent glances at the bench, and when he is fined, instantly brings out a handful of money with an air that says plainly---"Fine away; make it double if you like: it's nothing to me." When Mr. Slapbang "leaves the court with his friends," he is the centre of a sort of triumphal procession: you would not think that he had been subjugated to the authority of the law, but rather that he had triumphed over it. His "friends" are very like himself. In most cases they are the companions of his revelry, who have been more fortunate than Mr. Slapbang in eluding the clutches of the police. When Mr. Slapbang leaves the court with his friends, he usually proceeds direct to the first public-house, where the company sarcastically drink to the jolly good health of the "beak" [magistrate].
The witness who insists that black is white is one of those self-conceited persons, who, when they once say a thing, stick to it at all hazards. He has no intention of being dishonest, or of saying that which is not true, but he has a great idea of his own infallibility, and a nervous dread of being thought the weak-minded person that he really is. He is the sort of person who likes to be an authority in a public-house parlour; who cannot bear to be contradicted, and who will not allow any authority to overweigh his own. I have heard him in the pride of his knowledge---for he pretends to know everything---and in the fulness of his conceit, make a bet that "between you and I" is correct, and refuse to be convinced of his error, even when the decision has been given against him by a referee of his own choosing.
"Sir," he said, rising and addressing the chairman one evening when a new comer in the parlour ventured to disagree with his view of a certain matter---"Sir, I have used this room now for five-and twenty years. Is that so, sir?"
The chairman admitted that it was so---with much respect for the fact.
"And in all that time, have you ever heard me contradicted before?"
"No," says the chairman, "never."
"Very well, then," says our friend. And with that sits down, satisfied that the bare mention of the fact will be sufficient to deter any one from a repetition of the offense which has just roused his indignation.
This witness always enters the box with the fond idea that he will prove "too much" for the counsel, but in the end it generally happens that counsel prove too much for him. Conceit is like pride---liable to have a fall; but, unlike pride, it does not always feel the smart. It has a thick skin.
The witness who expresses astonishment and indignation at the doubts which counsel throw upon his accuracy and veracity is a variety of the same type. He is also conceited, but he has, at the same time, an inordinate idea of his own importance. He is a man who studies appearances, and "makes up" for the character which he delights to enact through life. He loves to be grumpy and testy, and in his own sphere he is a sort of Scotch thistle who allows no one to meddle with him with impunity. Naturally when an audacious hand, gloved with the protection of the law, rudely seizes hold of him, and blunts the points of his bristles, he doesn't like it. He is an easy prey to counsel, as every witness is who stands upon his dignity or importance, and gets upset from that high pedestal.
The young lady whose affections the defendant has trifled with and blighted is generally of the order of female known as "interesting." And when she is interesting she always gains the day. A judge recently stated---almost complained---that there is no getting juries to find a young and interesting female guilty of anything---even when guilt is brought home to her without the possibility of doubt. Counsel know this well, and, I am told, always instruct a young and interesting female how to comport herself so as to make an impression upon the jury.
The stage directions, I believe, are something like this. "Enter the box (or the dock, as the case may be) with your veil down. This gives me occasion to tell you to raise your veil, and show your face to the jury. When you do this burst into tears and use your white cambric pocket handherchief. Then let the jury see your pretty eyes red with weeping, and your damask cheek blanched with anguish and coursed with bitter tears. When you are hard pressed by the opposing counsel, begin to sob, and grasp the rail as if for support. You will then be accommodated with a scent-bottle and a chair; and the jury will think the cross-examining counsel a brute, and you an injured angel."
Observation of these directions by a young and interesting female never fails. She will get clear off, even if she has murdered her grandmother.
In a simple case of blighted affection, there is no need to take so much trouble. Only let the lady be well dressed, and look pretty, and it is obvious at once (to the jury) that the defendant is not only heartless and cruel in the last degree, but utterly insensible to the charms of youth and innocence. Yet in nine cases out of ten this interesting female who weeps and sobs, and uses her smelling bottle, is an artful schemer. Look at the gentleman who trifled with her affections. Is that the sort of person to kindle in any female breast the devouring flame of love? Is he the sort of person to love any one but himself, or cherish anything but his whiskers? He is a trifler, it is true, but he has not trifled with that interesting and artful female's heart, because she has no heart to trifle with. She might sue him for wasting her time, but not for breaking her heart.
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Health officials reported the area's first death linked to the flu this week.
Preliminary testing has indicated that the recent death of a Niagara County child may be related to a combined influenza and serious bacterial infection, the Niagara County Department of Health reported Wednesday. The Niagara County child was diagnosed in Erie County, where the individual also attended elementary school.
The child was previously healthy and had no underlying medical condition. To protect the privacy of the family, no further information about the individual will be released. "Every death is a tragedy, and our sincere condolences are extended to the family at this difficult time," said Daniel J. Stapleton, Niagara County Public Health director.
Stapleton emphasized that the death does not mean the influenza virus has changed to cause more severe illness. "Most people with the flu continue to have mild to moderate symptoms and recover at home without medical treatment. Sadly, ordinary seasonal flu can, and occasionally does, cause serious illness and death, usually to individuals with underlying medical risk factors." Those at higher risk of serious illness and complications from the flu include pregnant women, infants less than six months of age, people with other underlying health conditions or chronic diseases and advanced age.
Individuals with higher risk of serious illness and complications from the flu should contact their health care providers if ill or exposed to someone diagnosed with flu. Their doctors will determine if antiviral treatment is indicated. Antiviral treatment is only effective if given before, or within the first 24 to 48 hours of symptom onset. "While the majority of individuals who have flu recover at home without medical treatment, there are times when it is appropriate to seek medical treatment. Anyone experiencing severe or worsening symptoms should seek medical attention," advised Stapleton.
Flu activity is widespread in New York state and the U.S.
"While vaccine offers the greatest protection from the flu, some doctors are reporting shortages in their offices," Stapleton said.
Individuals seeking flu vaccination should contact their doctors' offices for vaccine availability, first. Most Niagara County pharmacies are offering adult flu shots as well, and some are providing shots to children. Persons should call their local pharmacies to be sure before taking their children.
The Niagara County Department of Health has flu vaccine for adults and children. The appointment line is 716-278-1903.
Stapleton emphasized, "Getting vaccinated is the best way to protect you and your family. It is not too late to get vaccinated, as flu season lasts through May or later." Other advice to prevent flu includes:
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Invisible Target (UK - BD RB)
Marcus is pretty sure that the bad dudes wearing black costumes are the targets
Three police officers, Detective Chan Chun (Nicholas Tse), Inspector Carson Fong Yik Wei ( Shawn Yue) and Officer Wai King Ho (Jaycee Chan), are thrown together through a series of events that all involve the same gang, led by Wai King Ho's brother, who's a cop turned criminal played by Wu Jing.
Invisible Target doesn't really muck about. From the get go you know you're not getting anything too original, but that doesn't stop it from being enjoyable. Once you get through the heavy set-up to give the story the dramatic backdrop it needs, we're off and running and you realise that the action on offer here is what's going to keep it interesting.
With high kicks, subtle wire work and broken glass aplenty, Invisible Target delivers up some pretty enjoyable stunt work (you know it's good because every major event is shown from multiple angles) and some pretty high paced martial arts action. There's a splattering of free running to keep the kids happy and more than the movie's fair share of 'look how cool I am' glares from its stars and on the whole the movie takes an almost 'best of' approach to the action genre its inspired by.
However it's because of this almost paint by numbers approach that Invisible Target sort of lost me in the middle. The story is engaging enough but it just felt like I was watching one giant homage to other movies and the characters started becoming amalgamations of other movie clichés as opposed to characters I could genuinely believe in.
It didn't help that the action went from being cool (like a dude dressed in black jumping out of a car's sunroof and kicking two people in the head only to finish up his battle by making a cop swallow his own bullets) to just a little too predictable (you could literally feel a fight coming, almost akin to knowing when a song is coming in a hokey musical).
At the end of it all, Invisible Target ends up being a thoroughly enjoyable romp through martial arts action territory but for me it could have done with a slightly lesser runtime and a little bit of streamlining with its plot threads. Its high points really do shine but it could really have done with being a little slicker for me to really get into it.
Sporting a 2.35:1 transfer the movie looks pretty impressive for the most part, with strong colours (especially the reds), natural skin tones and a nice level of detail. There's a thin veil of grain over the image, which can sometimes look a little too gritty, but generally speaking Invisible Target offers up a well presented, sharp and detailed HD image.
Starting on the basics, the dialogue here is strong and clear and resides nicely in the front speakers. But we're not here for the basics now are we? We want some high impact fights, right? Well Invisible Target really hammers home the goods even if it's in fits and starts.
The opening truck explosion sets the tone with a solid bassy boom supported by multiple layers of gun shots and machine gun fire that any decent 5.1 systems thrives on. Fights also pack a punch (pun intended) with swishing clothing ripping through the air before a fist or foot finds its target with a solid smack. There's also a nice spread when glass shatters (and man does it shatter a lot in this movie) or when someone bounces off of the furniture—all to add oomph to the action. Yes, it's exaggerated for effect and it's far from natural sounding but this is a proper action martial arts movie and it's effective considering the territory.
The audio commentary by Jaycee Chan, Shawn Ye, Andy On and Hong Kong cinema expert Bey Logan was quite enjoyable and surprisingly all in English. Logan leads a lot of the conversations and topics, which enables the stars to participate at their own pace, but it's really his enthusiasm and knowledge that makes the track exciting.
'Orchestrated Mayhem: The Making of' (24:59 SD) is a fast paced look at the making of the movie with plenty of interviews and raw footage of the filming.
The 'Interview Gallery', which is split down into seven selections ranging from the director to all the stars and co-stars expands on the making of and focuses on their individual experiences on the shoot.
There are seven deleted/extended scenes that all come with commentary by director, Benny Chan and rounding off this plentiful selection of extras are three featurettes 'Fight for Glory: Constructing the Action Sequences of Invisible Target' (18:57 SD). 'Storyboard Comparisons' (18:00 SD) and 'The Gala Premiere' (09:51 SD), all of which take a closer look at the movie making elements.
Last up is the 'Trailer Gallery' offering the theatrical trailer (02:08) and teaser (00:59 SD) and the 'also available' section with a few other Cine Asia titles.
Invisible Target does everything you'd expect from a martial arts action flick of late and does it well, but it really doesn't bring anything fresh enough to make it that memorable. The cast are all solid, the fight scenes are fast paced and entertaining, the stunt work all top notch but somewhere along the line, that same old, same old story just got a little too stagnant for me and I was set adrift.
Fan of the flick are getting a treat here though. Good audio and visuals and a great batch of extras really manages to provide the weight behind the 'Ultimate Edition' label.
* Note: The above images are taken from the Blu-ray release and resized for the page. Full-resolution captures are available by clicking individual images, but due to .jpg compression they are not necessarily representative of the quality of the transfer.
Review by Marcus Doidge
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good review. I like the film for its action scenes.
Suitable only for persons of 15 years and over
Disc Details
Release Date: 2nd August 2010
Discs: 1
Disc Type: Blu-ray Disc
RCE: No
Video: 1080p
Aspect: 2.35:1
Anamorphic: No
Colour: Yes
Audio: DTS-HD Mater Audio 5.1 Cantonese, DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 English
Subtitles: English
Extras: Commentary, Featurettes. Making of, Interviews, Trailers, Deleted/Extedned Scenes
Easter Egg: No
Feature Details
Director: Benny Chan
Cast: Nicholas Tse, Jaycee Chan, Shawn Yue
Genre: Action, Crime, Drama and Thriller
Length: 130 minutes
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project: leather arrow necklace
Arrow necklaces are not a new thing here (see my previous three ideas), but I still can't get enough. This one is made of leather because, well, I found a scrap of it and wanted to put it to use! It also pairs quite well with the red-orange dress that I just ordered, and that makes it perfect for Valentine's Day! (Not that I have a date or anything...I'm just prepared.)
If you're not up for leather, a synthetic would work for this, as would felt. But I will say, I like how the leather has a sturdiness to it, plus leather and classic archery kinda go together, right?
Here's what you need:
Scrap leather
Necklace chain (I recommend 18")
Jump rings
Clasp (if your chain doesn't already have one)
Jewelry pliers
Push pin
Arrow template PDF
The template for this is pretty small compared to a piece of paper. I recommend opening the PDF on your computer, sizing it how you want on screen (mine is 3 inches wide) and tracing it onto a small piece of paper. Then, cut out the arrow and trace around it on the back of your leather scrap.
Cut out the arrow shape. Regular scissors should do the trick...I just don't recommend using your good scissors for this!
Use the push pin to poke two holes in the arrow: one on the edge of the point, and one on the edge of the fletching. A sharp needle will also work for this, but I find the "handle" of the push pin makes it much easier to get it through and wiggle it around to open the holes.
Carefully open the jump rings and place them through the holes in the arrow.
If your necklace chain is one piece with a clasp already attached, cut the chain half way, and attach each end to the rings. If you have a plain chain like I did, you'll need to cut the chain, attach it to the arrow, then add a clasp.
Whether you've been shot with cupid's arrow or just enjoy this simple shape, you're now ready to sport your new necklace!
By Mollie Johanson at Monday, February 11, 2013
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Lake Sweetwater bait shop discussed at city meeting
The Lake Sweetwater Bait Shop was a topic of discussion during Tuesday's City Commission meeting, as some action was taken on a couple of items.Approval was given to renew the lease agreement on the bait shop with G.M. Morgan, Inc. Some changes have been proposed by the company, and as a result of the approval City Manager Eddie Brown will be able to negotiate the changes.As the annual lease is about to expire, the proposed changes are for the lease to become a five-year agreement with an extension option. Other issues would need to be further discussed with the company and the city.Also to be considered would be the addition of a lake lot that was previously taken off. Furthermore, with the potential impact from the Cline Shale oil development, RV (recreational vehicle) policies in that particular area may also need to be examined.The company is considered as a serious vendor who has brought a convenience store-like atmosphere to the shop. However, while Brown will lead the negotiations on behalf of the city, any changes would be brought before the city commission for final approval.Additionally, approval from the commissioners now gives permission to the lessees to sell off-premises beer at the Bait Shop as well as the Golf Pro Shop at Lake Sweetwater.A request had been submitted in the past, but licenses would need to be obtained for each location. The licenses would be subject to ruling by the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission, or TABC.


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Heavener running back glad to experience playoffs
HEAVENER — At this time a year ago, the Heavener Wolves had checked in their football equipment since the 2010 season ended at Week 10. That's not the case this year.The Wolves finished fourth in District 2A-6 to make the playoffs, which makes junior running back Blake Smittle a happy camper."It feels good," Smittle said. "It's the first time for me to be in the playoffs. It's a new experience for most of us. I'm excited for it. I'm ready."


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Pat Connolly, N.S. sports writer and broadcaster, dies at 84
Published Tuesday, November 27, 2012 7:17PM AST
Last Updated Tuesday, November 27, 2012 7:21PM AST
HALIFAX -- Nova Scotia sports writer and hockey announcer Pat Connolly died Tuesday at the age of 84.
Connolly, a native of Sydney, N.S., was known for his weekly newspaper columns and as the radio commentator for several hockey teams in Halifax during his 35-year career.
He was inducted into the Nova Scotia Sports Hall of Fame in 1999.
Up until three years ago, Connolly was also the public address announcer for the Halifax Mooseheads of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League.
Bill Estabrooks, an NDP member of the legislature and friend of Connolly's, remembered the sportscaster as a raconteur and mainstay of the province's sports scene.
He said Connolly was well-known to sports fans at a time when every radio station had its own sports journalists.
"He had such a golden voice. It was unbelievable. It was just a golden delivery he had," Estabrooks said. "He was a one-of-a-kind."
Estabrooks said when he was a school principal in Halifax, Connolly was also known as a supporter of up-and-coming athletes.
"He always had time for you and his generosity with his time and his love of athletics was something I will never forget," he said.
Connolly began his journalism career in 1945 in his hometown of Sydney.
He also worked for 15 years at CFDR in Dartmouth, where he became the voice of the Nova Scotia Voyageurs during the glory years of the 1970s.
The Nova Scotia Sport Hall of Fame biography on Connolly says he relished his role as broadcaster for the AHL franchise.
"There were years when the Voyageurs would have beaten at least half of the teams in the NHL. Ken Dryden, Bob Gainey, Larry Robinson ... we had some great players come through these parts," he is quoted as saying on the hall of fame's website.
"I love what I do, and I have never lost my enthusiasm for sports or broadcasting.
"It has been a wonderful life."


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Los Alamos National Laboratory
Raeanna Sharp-Geiger: creating a cleaner, greener environment
Creating Los Alamos Women's Group
Inspired by their informal dinner discussions, Raeanna Sharp-Geiger and a few of her female colleagues decided to create a new resource a few years ago, the Los Alamos Women's Group. They wanted to create a comfortable environment where women from all across the diverse Lab could network, collaborate, share ideas and gain a broader perspective of the Lab's mission.
The Women's Group has successfully provided a resource for constructive feedback and mentoring opportunities, encouraged personal growth and sponsored technical seminars to increase awareness of work across the broad Laboratory.
This year, the group she helped launch named her as one of the Lab's Women Who Inspire.
Public service is not new to Sharp-Geiger. As an undergraduate, she studied criminal justice, working in an inner city before returning to college to get a master's in Public Administration and, later, another master's in Environmental Health and Industrial Hygiene.
Creating a cleaner, greener environment
Today, she helps manage the Lab's Environment, Safety and Health directorate (ADESH). The name and tasks may be complex, but the directorate has one focus: protection of the workers, public and the environment while getting work done.
Sharp-Geiger helps identify, evaluate and control chemical, physical, biological, radiological and environmental hazards in a way that facilitates the Lab's mission while meeting regulatory requirements.
She is committed to taking care of each other at work and at home.


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Opinion: Is the CFPB Constitutional?
Venable LLP partner Randy Miller on a new court case that raises questions about the consumer bureau's constitutionality and its treatment of private companies. Photos: Associated Press
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I ... to Opinion Journal I'm Mary Kissel ... we call services company Morgan tracks in and another plaintiff filed a lawsuit on Monday against the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ... claiming ... that there are questions about the agency's constitutionality ... I spoke yesterday with lawyer Randy Miller who is representing the plaintiffs have a listen ... welcome to the show or any ... so lots of questions surrounding the CFPB its constitutionality discerning than one Cor challenge now you are filing another one ... why ... good afternoon there is great to be here we are filing a lawsuit today because ... he knew Mr Cordray just been appointed ... so the CFPB requires the Senate confirmed director ... now they've got one or more particular concern ... with him working on an issue with the CFPB for quite awhile now for particular concern now that they have the correct internally and action we have some problems okay now I understand the case concerns ... legal services ... I thought that the CFPB didn't have jurisdiction over the practice of law ... so what exactly are I is the agency claiming ... well that that's the problem they're trying to do things it's beyond their power and jurisdiction ... we see them trying to do ... two things that are troubling one is regulation of lawyers for practicing law ... being the other is collecting personal financial data from individual Americans ... in a way that doesn't effectively balance of privacy concerns are really the CFPB may say what ... Dodd Frank created us we were set up to be on accountable that's what Congress intended and the majority of ... Congressman what this law through even if there were no Republicans ... assert Idemitsu that ... well Mary thank God that we have a constitution that limits the power of Congress are a ... and our concern is that they ... in their quest to make a very independent agency ... they need this agency a little bit too independent a little bit too isolated a little bit too insulated ... so that there's not a fact of congressional or presidential oversight ... and is unaffected internal checks and balances like there would be if tourism all-time member commission like the FTC or FCC ... all of that combined ... gives rise twelve constitutional violation ... the Constitution requires and the Supreme Court is that this in a series of cases over the past hundred years ... that when you create a federal agency of government ... perhaps the people political con ability and internal checks and balances ... and we don't have that it's ... okay now the cases are any outstanding Nancy agency has questions of standing ... by deal with the company in that case the prophecy Boyden Gray a rookie in the lawsuit said ... well you know you not really involved here ... aam your case ... is the question of so-called rightness in other words ... as the company that you're representing really been harmed yet ... by the agency is not a problem for your sign ... yet to hear cases little bit different because we've been the target of a CFPB investigation so ... we actually have in our hands a subpoena from the scene ... happy be that requires us ... to produce ... confidential records ... given to us in the context of an attorney client confidential consultation ... into happens to be personal financial information ... so we're caught between a bill on the year on the one hand ... if we comply with this government agency subpoena just heard a stopover ... we might be violating our privilege and violating our clients' rights to privacy ... but if we don't comply with the subpoena ... you know this agency ... will will quit could argue that weren't in town that we have to pay penalties that were ... facing other sanctions for not complying ... so what we're asking the court to do was to take a look at this constitutional question I described the constitutional structure of the CFPB ... input all that on hold until such time as the court can evaluate the Constitution when he got about thirty seconds left what other kinds of companies should be watching ... this case and its outcome ... anyone really whose regulated by the CFPB ought to be watching this case any of the case that you mention ... because eventually the court here The federal court in the District of Columbia ... hopefully ... you know we'll look at the ultimate issue is the CFPB ... structured in a way ... that comprises United States Constitution I understand that in the first case you mentioned there standing to sue issues in our case there might be other issues but ultimately were hoping that the port ... will look at that issue there's no other court in the country can do that to do it that this one out there were certainly many watching the case closely Randy Miller ... thank you so much for the update ... thanks for having a


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Framework will be model for privacy, security as other states follow suit
California has become the first state to adopt rules for ensuring the privacy and security of sensitive information generated by Smart Meters, interactive meters that are an element of the emerging Smart Grid electric distribution system.
The rules adopted in July by the California Public Utilities Commission are intended to protect customer data while ensuring access by customers and utilities for energy management and conservation services. The rules are consistent with Homeland Security Department principles and were created in cooperation with national efforts to develop Smart Grid standards.
"California is one of the states that is leading in the development and deployment of the Smart Grid, so it is not surprising that they would be one of the first to issue rules," said George Arnold, coordinator for Smart Grid interoperability at the National Institute of Standards and Technology.
Related coverage:Smart grid gets its first 6 standardsPanel adds future-proofing, wireless pieces to smart grid plan
There has been "very close coordination" between CPUC and the Smart Grid Interoperability Panel created by NIST, Arnold said.
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Hey, that's just great! More government regulations dictated by folks who neither understand the high tech industry nor business in general. We just continue to dig ourselfs into a deeper hole by the day...
Great, now my toaster can tell the world what time I eat breakfast. Not sure how this help energy effocoency when everything will at least have to be on standby power to function on the grid. Now I just unplug the toaster when not in use.
Allowing any user to pump electrons back into the grid (i.e. via solar panel) and API instructions to communicate commands to any other point on the grid opens up millions of points in the grid that can be misused - either accidentally or deliberately. Yep, that neighbors malicious teenager with too much time on his hands and an ethernet port to control the grid will get around to causing Denial Of Service to others. Expect all kinds of mischevious mayhem, not counting future Stuxnet-like destruction. If todays Internet security issues concern you in the least, you ain't seen nuttin yet. The only people rushing into this are the vendors expecting to make a fast buck on hardware swapout. Be afraid, be very afraid.
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Wayne State University professor selected for prestigious Sloan Research Fellowship
DETROIT — Wen Li, Ph.D., assistant professor of chemistry in Wayne State University's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, was one of 126 researchers selected to receive a $50,000 Sloan Research Fellowship for 2013. The fellowships, awarded annually since 1955, are given to early-career scientists and scholars whose achievements and potential identify them as rising stars — the next generation of scientific leaders.
Li's research focuses on the most exquisite details of chemical reactions. "Many things in everyday life come down to chemical reactions," said Li. "In my lab, we study the motion of nuclei and electrons during such reactions. While people have been studying the nuclear motion of chemical reactions for a while, we are focusing on electrons, which for a long time people considered too fast to study. To date, no technique has been developed to track down their motions in real time, and this is what my research program aims to do in the next few years. This ultimately could help control chemical reactions."
"The Sloan Research Fellows are among the best of the best of young scientists," said Hilary Ratner, vice president for research at Wayne State University. "Dr. Li is most deserving of this award along with the many other accolades he has received in his young career."
In late 2012, Li received a Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE), which is the highest honor bestowed by the United States government to science and engineering professionals in the early stages of their independent research careers. Li will receive a $1 million grant for that achievement, which will aid his Department of Defense research in providing a dynamic picture of how lasers interact with matter.
For more information about the Sloan Research Fellowship, visit http://www.sloan.org/fileadmin/media/files/press_releases/2013_SRF_Press_Release_vf.pdf
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Old town of the Lower Bretagne© François Lambert, 1999-2005 seen: 39754 - votes: 812
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Locronan is an old small town with a lot of typical house of the Lower Britanny. Around the paved square of the village, some old houses from the 16th and 17th century. Also the St Ronan church build in the 15th century and a chapel from the 15-16th centuries. Some chapels are located around the village.
Every 6 years, there is the Grand Troménie, a big religious event. The next one occurs in july 2007.
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CASA GRANDE, Ariz. – The New England Revolution and Sporting Kansas City met in what was both teams' first preseason friendly on Friday morning, playing to a 0-0 draw at Grande Sports World.
One week after opening preseason camp, both teams used the game as an opportunity to get new players integrated into the team and begin working on game fitness and tactics by playing three 30-minute periods to comprise the traditional 90-minute game. Both teams made numerous substitutions, including the Revs who put out three distinct lineups for each period.
Revs midfielder Kelyn Rowe had the game's first chance in the ninth minute, forcing Sporting KC keeper Jimmy Nielsen into a low save to his left.
Sporting Kansas City's best scoring opportunity came in the 42nd minute through C.J. Sapong and Soony Saad. Sapong cut in from the right flank and slipped a pass behind the New England backline to meet Saad's well-timed run. Defender Darrius Barnes slid in to disrupt Saad's run, allowing Revolution goalkeeper Bobby Shuttleworth to come out and take up space before Saad could get a shot off.
New England Homegrown product Diego Fagundez had a chance in the 55th minute, breaking in on back-up Sporting KC goalkeeper Erik Kronberg. Luke Spencer sent him in behind the SKC defense, but Kronberg came up for the save after cutting off Fagundez's line.
Kansas City inserted U.S. Under-20 goalkeeper Jon Kempin in for the final 30 minutes, and he was forced to come up with a pair of saves two minutes apart on Gambia international Sainey Nyassi to preserve the shutout. In the 64th minute, Nyassi ripped a shot from the top of the area, but Kempin rose to tip it out of harm. Two minutes later in the 66th minute, Scott Caldwell sent Nyassi in for a one-on-one with Kempin, but the goalkeeper again came up big.
Neither team challenged the area in the game's closing minutes as both teams maintained long periods of possession, but were unable to break into the penalty area with a clear threat.
The Revs will play their next preseason friendly on Tuesday, Jan. 29, when they face Vancouver Whitecaps FC at Grande Sports World at 5 p.m. MT.
2013 Preseason Friendly
New England Revolution vs. Sporting Kansas City
January 25, 2013 – Grande Sports World (Casa Grande, Ariz.)
New England Revolution 0, Sporting Kansas City 0
Scoring Summary:
Sporting Kansas City: Jimmy Nielsen (Eric Kronberg 31, Jon Kempin 61); Seth Sinovic (Brian Fekete* 48, David Leichty** 76), Yann Songo'o (Lawrence Olum 48), Aurelien Collin (Ike Opara 48), Chance Myers (Mechack Jerome^ 31); Oriol Rosell (Michael Thomas 48), Peterson Joseph (Mitchell Cardenas* 48), Paulo Nagamura (Mikey Lopez 31); Bobby Convey (Christian Duke* 48), Soony Saad (Kyle Miller 48), C.J. Sapong (Mike Reidy* 48)
New England Revolution (first 30 min.): Matt Reis, Kevin Alston, Jose Goncalves, A.J. Soares, Bilal Duckett^, Chris Tierney, Andy Dorman, Kalifa Cisse, Kelyn Rowe, Dimitry Imbongo, Matt Horth
New England Revolution (second 30 min.): Bobby Shuttleworth, Tyler Polak, Stephen McCarthy, Darrius Barnes, Andrew Farrell, Quinton Griffith^, Ryan Guy, Scott Caldwell, Gabe Latigue*, Diego Fagundez, Luke Spencer*
New England Revolution (third 30 min.): Bobby Shuttleworth, Tyler Polak, Alex DeJohn*, Andrew Farrell, Quinton Griffith^, Donnie Smith*, Diego Fagundez, Scott Caldwell, Gabe Latigue*, Chris Thomas*, Sainey Nyassi
^ - Training camp invitee
* - Unsigned draft pick
** - Academy player
Misconduct Summary:
NE – Kalifa Cisse (caution) 4
SKC – Soony Saad (caution) 12
Referee: Jair Marrufo
Weather: Partly cloudy, 68 degrees