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Dining Packages for the World of Color have been announced! The dining packages will work like Disney World's Fantasmic Dinner packages. Guests will book their dining arrangements and eat well before the show begins. After dining, guests will receive tickets for reserved viewing at the shows. Ariel's Grotto and Wine Country Trattoria are the restaurants participating in the package.
Update: After June 14, 2012, World of Color Dining Packages will no longer be offered at Ariel's Grotto.
Dinner Seating Times
Dinner seatings for the 9pm show will be from 4-6:30pm. Dinner seatings for the 10:15pm show will be from 6:30pm-8:30pm.
Ariel's Grotto
A prix fixe meal with reserved viewing will be available in the elegant surroundings of Ariel's Grotto on the edge of Paradise Bay. After dinner, guests will be offered admission to the "World of Color" Preferred Reserved Viewing area.
Wine Country Trattoria
Guests can enjoy a three-course, prix fixe dinner in the newly expanded and remodeled Wine Country Trattoria. Following dinner, the guests will be admitted to the Preferred Reserved Viewing area for the show. The Italian meal includes choice of starter, entrée and dessert plus a special wine pairing.
To Make Reservations, call 714-781-DINE. Note on Reserved Viewing: Each guest entering the reserved viewing area must have reserved viewing area admission. Children (ages 3-9) must be accompanied by an adult. Guests may only enter the viewing area during designated times and no early or late admission will be allowed. Guests in large parties may not be guaranteed admission within the same reserved viewing area. Separate theme park admission is required.
World of Color Picnic Meals
If table-service isn't your style, consider ordering one of the World of Color picnic meals. Varying from cold fried chicken to delicious sandwiches, these can be ordered in advance or picked up (subject to availability) on the day you're in the theme park! See details here on how to order the World of Color Picnic Meals! Here's a World of Color Picnic recent review.
Other Disneyland Dining News…
See more Disneyland Dining News here.


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Quick Start Guide
Release 12.1.2
June 2015
This document provides instructions on installing and configuring Oracle Configuration Manager (OCM), and uploading product configurations for use by configuration management capabilities of My Oracle Support. To get started on these capabilities, refer to the My Oracle Support Getting Started Guide available at
This document is an abridged form of the Oracle Configuration Manager Installation and Administration Guide. Before installing Oracle Configuration Manager, you must ensure that your system meets the required prerequisites as specified in the Prerequisites document. For a list of additional documentation, refer to "Additional Documentation" section.
Oracle Configuration Manager is included with many Oracle product lines. To verify if it has been included, check for the presence of the
ccr directory under
$ORACLE_HOME. If the
ccr directory exists, you must verify whether it has been configured.
Navigate to the
ccr/bin directory and locate the file
emCCR. If
emCCR exists, OCM has been configured.
emCCR is not present under the
ccr/bin directory, OCM has been installed but not configured.
If the
ccr directory does not exist, Oracle Configuration Manager has not been installed with your Oracle product release.
Note:For the middle-tier of Oracle E-Business Suite Release 12 installations, check for the presence of the
ccr directory under the
$INST_TOP/ocm/10.1.2/ and
$INST_TOP/ocm/10.1.3/ directories. For the database tier, the
ccr directory can be found under
You can download Oracle Configuration Manager in two ways:
Log in to My Oracle Support , click More, and select Collector.
In the Download region, select the appropriate platform on which Oracle Configuration Manager is to be installed and click Download.
Log in to My Oracle Support and download patch 5567658 to ensure that you have the latest version of Oracle Configuration Manager.
Note:Oracle Configuration Manager may be bundled with Critical Patch Updates or Oracle utilities including the latest OPatch and Remote Diagnostic Agent (RDA) releases. For more details on RDA, see My Oracle Support Note 314422.1.
To install Oracle Configuration Manager, you must be logged in as the owner of the target
After you have downloaded the zip file, unzip the file into the home directory of the product where you want to collect configuration data (usually referred to as
ORACLE_HOME). To unzip the file, use the following command:
$unzip -d <location of home where OCM is to be installed> ocm_kit.zip (use correct kit name)
For Siebel CRM, unzip the file into both the Siebel Server and Siebel Gateway homes.
For Oracle Business Intelligence, unzip the file into the installation directory (SAROOTDIR) of the product.
For Oracle E-Business Suite Release 11i, you must unzip the file into both the application server home and the database home.
Note:Configuring Oracle Configuration Manager for E-Business Suite R12 installations is done through a different process. For information, see My Oracle Support Note 406369.1.
After you have unzipped the Oracle Configuration Manager file on your system, determine if you have access to Oracle by any of the following methods: direct connection, Oracle Support Hub, or proxy server.
Once connectivity is determined, navigate to the
$ORACLE_HOME/ccr/bin directory and enter the following command:
setupCCR [-R <response file>] | [ -C <OracleSupportHubUrl> ] [<CSI> [[<MyOracleSupportUserName>] ]]
This command registers Oracle Configuration Manager and its
ORACLE_HOME with My Oracle Support and finishes unpacking some required files and directories.
If Oracle Configuration Manager is being installed in silent mode, prior to the installation, you must generate a response file using the
emocmrsp utility located in the
$ORACLE_HOME/ccr/bin directory. The
setupCCR script, with the
-R option, is then run to specify the response file.
While installing Oracle Configuration Manager, you will be prompted to enter the My Oracle Support User Name and Password. Alternatively, you can specify the Customer Support Identifier (CSI) and My Oracle Support User Name associated with the CSI by way of the command line. Oracle recommends that you use the command line option if you have more than one CSI associated with your My Oracle Support profile. However, if you do have more than one CSI in your profile and you choose to register using a My Oracle Support User Name and Password, you will need to associate Oracle Configuration Manager with one of those CSIs using the My Oracle Support interface. See "Associating Configurations with a CSI" for details.
Note:If the ORACLE_HOME in which Oracle Configuration Manager has been installed does not contain a database, OCM configuration is now complete. By default, configuration collection and upload will take place immediately and OCM will automatically collect and upload data every 24 hours; or you can manually initiate collection by running the $ORACLE_HOME/ccr/bin/emCCR collect command.
Note:As of Oracle Database release 10.2.0.4, you no longer need to instrument the database. But you may wish to update to the latest instrumentation version as provided in the kit.
After Oracle Configuration Manager has been installed in your
ORACLE_HOME directory, you must instrument the database in order to collect database configuration information. The following steps must be repeated for every database instance, including multiple instances running from the same ORACLE_HOME:
Note:For Real Application Cluster (RAC) databases, the following steps must be run against one database instance only but the Oracle Configuration Manager software must be present in all ORACLE_HOME locations.
You must run the following script for each database:
$ORACLE_HOME/ccr/admin/scripts/installCCRSQL.sh collectconfig -s <SID> -r <SYSDBA-USER>
In addition, if the database is a part of an eBusiness Suite installation, you must also run the following command:
$ORACLE_HOME/ccr/admin/scripts/installCCRSQL.sh ebs_collectconfig -u <Oracle_Applications_User> -w <APPS_PWD>
Moreover, if the database is used as a repository for Oracle Enterprise Manager, you must also run the following script:
$ORACLE_HOME/ccr/admin/scripts/installCCRSQL.sh collectemrep -e <SYSMAN.PASSWORD> -s <SID>
After executing the scripts, run
$ORACLE_HOME/ccr/bin/emCCR collect to collect and upload the database configuration data and check the configuration on My Oracle Support.
If you are configuring Oracle Configuration Manager without using any command line parameters, you are prompted for the My Oracle Support User Name and Password.
If the My Oracle Support User Name that you have specified during configuration has more than one CSI in its profile, you must associate the Oracle Configuration Manager instance with a CSI. This step is required to enable you to see the configuration data using My Oracle Support.
Note:The Associate Configuration with a CSI step is not required if either of the following conditions is true:
If the My Oracle Support user has only one CSI in its profile.
If the OCM configuration was performed by specifying the CSI and My Oracle Support User Name as command line arguments.
To perform this association, perform the following steps:
Log in to My Oracle Support as the specified user.
If any OCM installations have not been associated with CSIs, you must associate them using the Task: Associate Collectors region.
If this region does not appear in your dashboard:
Click the Customize Page in the dashboard. (Click the Customize Page... link located on the upper right hand side of the My Oracle Support page (under the Search Bar).
Add the Task: Associate Collectors region to your dashboard. (You can only add this region if there are pending collections to be associated for the user.)
If Oracle Configuration Manager is being installed on a system that is not connected to the Internet and does not have access to an Oracle Support Hub or proxy server, you must configure it in Disconnected Mode by using the
-d option as follows:
setupCCR [-s] -d
If this
ORACLE_HOME contains a database, then that database must also be instrumented to collect configuration data. See "Instrumenting the Database for Configuration Collections" for details.
After Oracle Configuration Manager has been configured, collections must be done manually by executing the
$ORACLE_HOME/bin/emCCR collect command.
You can find the disconnected mode collection at the following location:
The central collector can collect configuration data for all Oracle homes that you own on the host machine. You can designate a collector to be a central collector by configuring the collector with the
-c option.
A central collector collects and uploads under its My Oracle Support credentials in the following order:
Its own Oracle home.
Oracle homes that do not have a configured collector.
Oracle homes whose collector has unauthenticated registration.
Oracle homes whose collector is in disconnected mode.
If a pre 10.3.8 collector is configured using ORACLE_CONFIG_HOME, then the central collector will not collect that home.
Only Oracle Database and Oracle Fusion Middleware based products that use Oracle WebLogic are collected by the central collector.
The most expedient way to upload the disconnected mode configuration is to use the Service Request (SR) feature available through the My Oracle Support user interface (
http://support.oracle.com). Use the Service Request feature, if you are having a problem using any of the other methods.
Sign in to My Oracle Support.
Click the Down arrow located at the far right. Select Service Requests.
Either create a new SR or edit an existing SR.
Attach the
ocmconfig.jar file to the SR. The system from which you are attaching the SR must be connected to the Internet.
My Oracle Support will find the file and create an entry in the list of Systems shown on the dashboard just as if the configuration data were uploaded by way of connected mode.
Subsequent disconnected mode collections can be uploaded using the same SR. If the same SR is used, make sure that the
ocmconfig.jar is renamed so that the file name being uploaded is different from all prior uploads for that SR.
You can log a Service Request against Oracle Configuration Manager. Log in to My Oracle Support, click the Down arrow located at the far right, and select Service Requests. On the Service Request Home page, click Create SR. Using the Create Service Request wizard, enter the details of your service request ensuring to select Oracle Configuration Manager as the product. Click Submit.
Apart from this guide, you can refer to the following documents for additional information on Oracle Configuration Manager. Login to My Oracle Support, click More, then select Collector. You will find the following listed on the screen.
What data is and is not collected?
Security Overview
OCM Quick Start Guide
Enterprise Companion Guide
Frequently Asked Questions
For information about Oracle's commitment to accessibility, visit the Oracle Accessibility Program website at
Oracle customers have access to electronic support through My Oracle Support. For information, visit
http://www.oracle.com/pls/topic/lookup?ctx=acc&id=info or visit
http://www.oracle.com/pls/topic/lookup?ctx=acc&id=trs if you are hearing impaired.
Oracle Configuration Manager Quick Start Guide, Release 12.1.2
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Bill Clinton in 'Hangover 2' -- Films Cameo for 'The Hangover 2'
Bill Clinton Films Cameo For 'The Hangover 2'
Mel Gibson was persona non grata on "The Hangover 2" set ... but not so with Former President Bill Clinton, whom TMZ has now confirmed just shot a cameo.
Bubba was spotted on the set in Thailand yesterday (left) where we're told extra security was added for his presence.
Our spies say they saw Bill walk on the set and were told by crew members he was filming a cameo. None of the people we spoke to, however, saw Bill actually step in front of the camera.
Although some people associated with the flick have told us Bill just "hung out," we've now confirmed he did indeed shoot a cameo.
In the photo on the right, you can see Zach Galifianakis and Bradley Cooper riding in a rickshaw -- Zach is sporting a shaved head like in the pictures we posted earlier this week.
We're guessing Clinton did some serious work ... on the craft service table.


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We've known about Machine Perception Lab's super-realistic robot baby for quite some time now, but we've never actually seen it in action — at least until now. As this new video shows, roboticists appear to be getting perilously close to crossing the uncanny valley — while scaring the crap out of the good children of Earth at the same time.
Named Diego-san, it's an exaggerated representation of a one-year old child that stands 4 feet 3 inches tall (130 cm) and weighs 66 pounds (30 kg). Its body consists of 44 pneumatic joints and its head contains about 27 moving parts. And as the video shows, its facial expressions are unbelievably life-like.
In order to simulate the reactions of a real child, Diego-san has had high definition cameras implanted in its eyes, allowing it to see people, gestures, and expressions. Then, through the use of an AI modeled on human babies, it can "learn" from people in the same way that real baby does. The researchers say it's a step forward in the development of "emotionally relevant robotics."
The face was developed by David Hanson at Hanson Robotics, and the body designed by Kokoro Co. Ltd. Part of the funding for Diego-san came from the National Science Foundation which is working to spur the development of cognitive AI and human-robot interaction research.
Image: MPL. H/t Gizmag.


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No children under 3 allowed. Children under the age of 9 must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Main floor tickets range from $89-$69, balcony tickets are $49 (additional service fees apply). BALCONY SEATS are considered slightly obstructed due to guard rails and lighting instruments.
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- Common Name:
- Steller's Sea Eagle
- Scientific Name:
- Haliaeetus pelagicus
- Type:
- Birds
- Diet:
- Carnivore
- Size:
- Wingspan: up to 8 feet
- Weight:
- 13 to 20 pounds
- IUCN Red List Status:
- Vulnerable
- Current Population Trend:
- Decreasing
These very large, powerful eagles are also striking in appearance. They are dark but dramatically colored with white tail, shoulders, rump, thighs and forehead.
Habitat and Range
These eagles are believed to breed only in far eastern Russia, along the coasts and surrounding islands of the Sea of Okhotsk and Bering Sea. They are most common on the Kamchatka Peninsula.
Each winter, many Steller's sea eagles migrate from their breeding grounds to Japan, and a few reach Korea or even farther afield. Other individuals do not migrate, but simply move to open water as winter approaches.
Hunting and Diet
Open water provides these eagles with their main food sources along coastlines and lakes. In their breeding grounds, Steller's sea eagles subsist largely on salmon, and they both hunt and scavenge for this resource. Annual salmon runs provide an enormous bounty and Steller's sea eagle nests are typically located near coasts and rivers where these fish appear en masse.
These birds of prey hunt from a perch or from flight by diving and clutching prey in their talons. They also stand in shallow water or on the ice and grab passing fish when the opportunity arises. Like other eagles, Steller's also steal food from other birds.
In Japan, Steller's sea eagles feast on cod. In addition to fish, they eat crabs, shellfish, squid, small animals, ducks, gulls, and carrion.
Steller's sea eagles do not occur in large numbers, but their populations appear to be stable. Their feathers were once highly prized, but today these magnificent birds are protected throughout their range. They are especially revered in Japan, where they are known as O-washi.


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Dexamethasone intravitreal implant
Dexamethasone intravitreal implant
What is this medicine?
DEXAMETHASONE (dex a METH a sone) is a corticosteroid. It is placed in the eye during a procedure and is used to help treat swelling in the eye or a condition called macular edema.
How should I use this medicine?
This medicine is placed in the eye by a doctor or healthcare professional. It is given in a hospital or clinic setting.
Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.
What side effects may I notice from receiving this medicine?
Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:
allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue
changes in vision
eye pain
signs of infection in the eye, such as pain, redness, swelling, and discharge
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
moving black spots in your vision ('floaters') following the procedure
eye irritation or redness following the procedure
watery eyes
What may interact with this medicine?
Interactions are not expected. Do not use any other eye products without talking to your doctor or health care professional.
What if I miss a dose?
This does not apply.
Where should I keep my medicine?
This drug is given in a hospital or clinic and will not be stored at home.
What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
an active eye infection
an unusual or allergic reaction to dexamethasone, corticosteroids, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
pregnant or trying to get pregnant
What should I watch for while using this medicine?
Visit your doctor or health care professional for regular checks on your progress. You will need to have regular eye exams after your procedure.
Make sure to follow all of the instructions given to you by your health care provider after your procedure. Because you may have blurred vision or a temporary change in vision after the procedure, follow all directions regarding driving or operating machinery.
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The Linux OS is free, but that doesn't mean it won't cost you more than pocket change to keep it working in your office.
Depending on which of the many consumer or enterprise flavors you select, the price tag for support can range from your own invested hours scouring community help forums to spending thousands of dollars per month in IT salaries or third-party support.
Say you have a business, and you have decided to go with Linux over Windows or Mac. Maybe you will just switch your servers to Linux at first. Or perhaps you start with the desktops of your small office staff. What happens when something goes wrong? How do you configure, troubleshoot and maintain the system?
When questions arise or trouble strikes, you do not want to ponder the answers standing in line at your neighborhood book store, thumbing through a copy of Linux For Dummies.
"Windows users tend to get local help without paying Microsoft. Getting commercial support depends on a company's circumstances," Dan Kohn, COO of the Linux Foundation, told the LinuxInsider.
Pay to Start
For small to mid-size businesses, starting with Linux is not cost-effective when using existing staff to lead the support efforts. A paid Linux consultant can get the migration started without surprises.
Many companies migrating to Linux start out small. This gives the companies' existing computer gurus time to get familiar with the new operating system.
"We see Linux use in businesses progressing to the level of in-house support. Typically, the use of Linux is incremental. When starting out, companies will rely on outside help. Then they will evaluate their in-house talent and adjust accordingly," Doug Small, director of marketing for open source and Linux at HP, told LinuxInsider.
In-House Option
Relying on support from within the company can be risky. The level of support a particular user needs varies with the company — and with the Linux distribution.
"The issue of support for Linux is critical. Many users are getting more expert with Linux, but they are not yet at the same level with their skills in-house as a Windows support staff is," Small explained.
Large-business users of Linux should start out with commercially supported versions from day one, urged Kohn. Spending money for commercial support from the Linux distributor is far more cost-effective than absorbing the cost of lost business and paying to fix a disaster when Linux servers stop, he reasoned.
"For start-ups, where every penny is scarce, start out using the free Linux versions. They have a huge amount of online help groups to provide support. Usually an in-house team can get problems solved if the workers are willing to put time into checking the forums," said Kohn.
When in-house self-help consumes more effort than a company wants its workers to spend, it is time to get real help, he noted.
Third-Party Help
Companies migrating to Linux have to be realistic with support issues. Linux is getting more mature, but the need for skills locally is still more prevalent than many companies can provide in-house.
"Top companies employ technicians who can handle fixes. Generally it is not cost-effective to have in-house staff available when there is nothing to fix," argued Kohn. "It comes down to weighing the choices."
One key factor in weighing the need for in-house versus paid Linux support is the comfort level of the resident computer gurus. Companies have to consider the comfort level against the task importance.
The more complex the tasks become, the higher the need grows for outside support. More mission critical needs should be supplemented with outside help, Small advised.
"Many of our customers prefer remote maintenance and support rather than spending money in house. This is a cost-effective approach for them," he said.
Changing Gears
Running the Linux OS is not the same as running Windows or Mac computers. One Linux distribution does not have to fit all needs. This is an important concept to keep in mind when evaluating support options.
It is not uncommon for a business to migrate to Linux without outside help, according to HP's Small. As their support needs outgrow the capabilities of in-house support, companies can bring in third-party support as needed. This is often the case when a company ramps up for full production on Linux.
"At that time, a company may decide to switch to a better Linux distribution for more support," Small said.
Better Choices
One strategy to provide a better level of Linux support is to pick a Linux distribution with which a company can grow instead of changing later on to avoid poor support. For instance, before deciding what is more efficient and/or economical, the company must bear in mind that it should align its infrastructure to the business.
"Therefore, whichever support model you choose must cover each technology and all the business applications running on it," Guibert Englebieen, CTO of Argentina-based IT outsourcing provider Globants, told LinuxInsider.
An in-house employee will not have the necessary level of processes, scalability and expertise to solve a specific technical problem, especially at the OS level, noted Englebieen. At the same time, a Linux distributor may only provide support services to one tier, such as the operating system, for example. Thus, a company will not be able to receive a complete set of services to support its Linux use properly.
For mission critical applications Englebieen suggested following a different support path. He recommended using a team of specialists for providing support to each IT layer with emphasis on the application.
"When choosing the correct support for your Linux applications, you need to have access to a team who is familiar with all your technologies and is sensible to your business," he said.
Fragmented Layers
For many in enterprise considering a move to Linux, the OS seems like something new, but it is not. Linux has been used mostly for the IT administrative environment, noted Jan Volzke, global marketing manager for mobile security at McAfee.
While Linux is still not viewed as a major OS rollout for consumers, active alliances now are pushing to change this, he said.
"Linux is the perfect example of a fragmented market. The support community for enterprise will have a different set of players than the consumer support for desktop users. As Linux becomes more used by consumers, the support role will change as more people get involved," Volzke told LinuxInsider.
Security remains the downside in support as more users take on Linux, he said.


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The circular logic of energy independence
"From its beginning 200 years ago, throughout its history, America has made great sacrifices of blood and also of treasure to achieve and maintain its independence. In the last third of this century, our independence will depend on maintaining and achieving self-sufficiency in energy."
President Richard Nixon said this back in 1973, after oil producers in the Middle East, angry about U.S. support for Israel, cut us off. Nixon planned to achieve energy self-sufficiency by 1980. He didn't. Carter tried, too. No dice. Since then the cries for energy independence have only grown louder.
The latest round comes mostly from the energy industry, which is managing to talk the American public into believing that the Obama administration has put up a wall of regulations on drilling, and that that wall is the only thing standing between industry and energy independence.
Dustin Bleizeffer picks the latest ruse apart in a spot-on analysis at WyoFile. He cites authoritative sources, who point out that regulations aren't holding things up (rig counts are as high as ever these days) and that the whole idea of energy independence is, well, a bit artificial.
When Nixon, Carter, Bush and Obama strive for energy independence, what they really want is a cheap, stable (meaning not from countries that may turn on us) supply of fuel for the nation's planes, trains and automobiles. Until we convert our cars to natural gas, figure out a reasonable way to turn coal into gasoline or cover the entire midwest with ethanol corn, that fuel will be petroleum.
In 1973, we imported 36 percent of our oil, or 6 million barrels per day. Despite three decades of energy independence rhetoric, we were importing more than twice that in 2005. Now we're back down to importing 9 million barrels per day -- thanks largely to a decrease in U.S. consumption -- meaning about 50 percent of our oil comes from foreign* sources.
It's a pretty simple equation, then: All we have to do is produce another 9 million barrels per day domestically, and voila! Energy independence! Or not. From the WyoFile story:
So, what if the industry were to be granted its wish of a moratorium on additional regulation and get a green light to drill unfettered by what WEA and others regard as regulatory over-reach? Would it actually result in getting America on the road to energy independence?
"The easy answer to that is no. It does not matter … Anytime you hear somebody — a politician or otherwise — speak of energy independence, that goes against the statistics," said John Curtis, director of the Potential Gas Agency at the Colorado School of Mines.
But let's put aside these trifling little facts, and pretend for a minute that it is feasible to produce enough oil at home to offset all of those imports. We still haven't achieved energy independence. Why? Because true energy independence doesn't work in our free-market economy. The base premise of energy independence is the notion that we started importing oil because we didn't have enough of it here at home. That's about as accurate as the idea that Walmart fills its shelves with China-made items because the U.S. is unable to produce those things.
In fact, we get oil from all over for the same reasons we get tomatoes, avocados and cheap electronics from all over the place. It's not always pretty, and it doesn't always make sense on some levels -- shipping apples from New Zealand to Colorado just seems wrong -- but it makes sense to the market. Chesapeake says that spending $400 billion per year on foreign oil is "fiscally insane." Yet the U.S. will also spend $400 billion on a variety of exports from China this year, not to mention the billions more we'll spend on food, clothing, cars and electronic devices from a myriad of other countries. No one calls that fiscal insanity, nor do we hear politicians calling for iPhone independence. Again, from Wyofile:
University of Wyoming economics professor Timothy Considine, who has studied shale gas development, said ... "The energy independence idea, from an economic standpoint, a lot of economists don't feel it's that relevant … because countries trade all of the time."
Indeed, the only reason these companies are now starting to drill like crazy in the U.S. is because the global market has dictated it. Thanks to burgeoning global demand, driven by places like China, oil prices are now high enough -- hovering around $100 per barrel -- to make drilling for costly-to-extract unconventional sources like oil shale profitable. (It doesn't hurt that a Chinese oil company bought into Chesapeake's shale gas & oil holdings in the U.S., helping to fund the latest drilling frenzy).
According to the energy independence theory, all this new U.S. drilling will cause supplies to go up and prices to go down (as happened with U.S. natural gas). But oil prices are dictated by global supply and demand, meaning the U.S. drillers would have to offset not just domestic demand, but also global demand in order to significantly lower prices. And if that happens, then all that unconventional drilling becomes less profitable. Domestic drillers will either have to find a higher price for their oil overseas, or stop drilling so much to keep prices high, and then we're right back where we started.
Sure, this sounds a bit crazy, but the dynamic's already in place. Amidst all this year's talk of energy independence, we also exported** more refined petroleum products than ever before. Why? Because we're good at refining petroleum products, while other parts of the world are good suppliers of crude oil. The same is happening with natural gas. We had plans to import LNG until all of the domestic drilling glutted the domestic market; now we're going to export natural gas. It's how a global market works.
It's time then that we stop talking about the mirage of energy independence and instead focus on energy efficiency, renewables and weaning ourselves from carbon-spewing, finite fossil fuels. Otherwise, we're just going in circles.
*It's worth noting that about 60 percent of our imports come from non-OPEC countries, and our biggest foreign oil supplier is Canada.
**Strangely enough, we also export more petroleum products -- refined ones -- to Canada than to any other country.
Jonathan Thompson is a contributing editor at High Country News and a 2011-2012 Ted Scripps Fellow in Environmental Journalism at the University of Colorado Boulder.


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I have another giveaway for you guys! This time my friend Lisanne Janssen and I are pairing up to give away one of her beautiful bracelets. These fair trade brass bracelets are handmade by silversmith Raju from Nepal. Raju is connected to a fair trade company, which will invest the profits in local schooling, orphanage, day care and workplace. The bracelet is engraved with the words 'home is where your heart is' in Lisanne's grandmother's handwriting. Aren't they gorgeous? They cost just under €30 and you can order one here.
Every bracelet comes in a handmade and letter pressed box, made from non dyed Lokta paper. The paper is made by hand in the same little factory in Nepal.
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- Like Lisanne Janssen and me on Facebook.
- Leave a comment with your e-mail address, so we can contact you if you win.
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A Salute to Louis XIV at Place des Victoires
A little-visited but still quite scenic—and historic—site in Paris's 1st Arrondissement is the Place des Victoires, a circular "square" that was created to honor King Loius XIV. Place des Victoires is a short walk from the more popular Palais Royal, but few tourists make their way to this locale. And that's mostly because aside from a large statue of Louis in the center of the circle, there's no real "sight" to see. That's a shame, because the circle has delightful 17th century architecture and, for history buffs, roots stretching back to the French royal House of Bourbon, and links to the French Revolution and Napoleon Bonaparte. Continue Reading →


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Published 12:00 am Wednesday, October 2, 2013
SALISBURY — Deputies charged a 16-year-old East Rowan High School student with a felony after officers said the teenager called in a bomb threat at the school Wednesday morning.
Jeremiah Jermaine Fincher, of Crescent Road, is charged with felony false report of mass violence at an education property and misdemeanor misuse of 911.
The school evacuated shortly after 7:30 a.m.
A phone message to parents from Rowan-Salisbury School System spokeswoman Rita Foil said staff and students gathered in the stadium after the threat was received.
School officials worked with local law enforcement and emergency officials before sending students back to class.
Investigators said the caller told a 911 communicator he placed bombs around the St. Lukes Church Road school and made vulgar comments before hanging up.
A bomb-sniffing dog was on hand along with other emergency personnel, but no explosive devices were found during the search.


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For those who don't know, PASS has several Virtual Chapters. Each VC has its own distinct topic they focus on. The most recent VC established is the Virtualization Virtual Chapter (say that 3 times fast). Our group is dedicated to helping spread the education of virtualization to folks who are thinking of jumping into the virtualization realm with their SQL Servers. We're pretty excited as we have some top notch virtualization experts such as Duncan Epping (Blog | Twitter), Scott Lowe (Blog | Twitter) and Brent Ozar (Blog | Twitter) who will be syndication their blogs on the Virtualization VC's blog feed.
Tomorrow afternoon Wednesday, September 30th at 12pm EST | 4pm GMT, the PASS Virtualization Virtual Chapter is proud to host our first webcast featuring Denny Cherry (Blog | Twitter) discussing the pros and cons of moving SQL Servers into a virtual environment. We'll be talking about when it's a good idea, when it's a bad idea, and why there's no hard-set answers. We'll be focusing on how to make this decision and how to gather the metrics you need to make a good decision. Audio will be provided through the speakers. This presentation will be presented via Windows LiveMeeting so make sure you arrive early and make sure everything is ready to go on your end. See you tomorrow at the presentation!
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The following is a list of blogs I enjoy reading on a daily basis and would highly recommend you read as well.
If you would like to be included on this list, please do not ask to be added. What you can do is send me an email introducing yourself and your blog OR send me a message on Twitter. I'll add your site to my Google Reader, and if I enjoy your content over the next few weeks, I'll add it to my blogroll.
Please understand, I only add sites that I enjoy reading and that are updated frequently. I do not participate in link exchanges.
Updated: Monday, June 1 2009
Personal Finance Blogs
- [RSS] Being Frugal*
- [RSS] Cash Money Life*
- [RSS] I've Paid For This Twice Already…*
- [RSS] Moolanomy*
- [RSS] Mrs. Micah: Finance and Life*
- [RSS] My Two Dollars*
- [RSS] plonkee money*
- [RSS] AllFinancialMatters
- [RSS] Bible Money Matters
- [RSS] Borrow From None
- [RSS] ChristianPF.com
- [RSS] Crackerjack Greenback
- [RSS] Mighty Bargain Hunter
- [RSS] No Credit Needed
- [RSS] ABCs of Investing
- [RSS] Bible Money Matters
- [RSS] Blueprint for Financial Prosperity
- [RSS] Borrow From None
- [RSS] ChristianPF.com
- [RSS] Clever Dude Finances & Life
- [RSS] Consumerism Commentary: A Personal Finance Blog
- [RSS] Don't Feed the Alligators
- [RSS] Frugal Dad
- [RSS] Generation X Finance
- [RSS] Green Panda Treehouse
- [RSS] Jay Peroni Hotspot
- [RSS] Managing Money God's Way
- [RSS] Mighty Bargain Hunter
- [RSS] Million Dollar Journey
- [RSS] Money Grubbing Lawyer
- [RSS] My Dollar Plan
- [RSS] My Journey to Millions
- [RSS] No Credit Needed
- [RSS] Oh My Aching Debts
- [RSS] One Caveman's Financial Journey
- [RSS] Prime Time Money
- [RSS] Quest For Four Pillars
- [RSS] Saving to Invest
- [RSS] The Digerati Life
- [RSS] The Wisdom Journal
- [RSS] Think Your Way to Wealth
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Life/Self Improvement/Parenting
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- [RSS] Matt Cutts: Gadgets, Google, and SEO
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- [RSS] Sugarrae aka Rae Hoffman
- [RSS] Thesis Theme for WordPress
* indicates an M-Network blog
This list was compiled by exporting my Google Reader subscriber list to OPML format and then using an OPML to HTML converter for formatting.


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I want to use recording mode.
- Recording function can be performed by connecting USB device.
- Input mode supporting the recording varies depending on models, so please refer to user's manual.
※ HDMI, component, RGB input modes are not supported.
- For some models, format USB device to use for only time machine (recording) function, and please note that all data files in USB flash disk will be deleted during formatting.
- If there is no enough space in USB flash disk or AC power is disconnected, recording is stopped.
- Some models allow you to watch another channel during the recording.
How to fix
After 2014, webOS smart TV
- Instant recording
1. Connect USB storage to "ready" port from USB ports of TV.
※ If there is no "ready" port, connect it to USB 3.0 port.
Use the storage device of removable HDD type.
2. Select recording icon in bottom left corner of display by pressing "wheel" of magic motion and "OK" of general remote control.
3. Set the location of recorded file and finishing time, then select "recording" to start.
- Scheduled recording
1. Enter into the home menu and run program schedule application.
2. Select the channel and program which you want to record and choose "scheduled recording".
3. Select scheduled recording option program schedule and storage device and press "confirm" to finish the process.


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Posted by Chris Nielsen on 03 January 2013 09:03 PM
Submitting effective case descriptions saves you money and allows us to respond faster.
One of the grand hurdles with troubleshooting technical issues on the web is communicating the details effectively. This article explores a few tips for bridging the gap between unique perspectives of understanding the problem and then articulating it effectively so a technician or programmer can resolve the issue quickly.
It is critical to master a good process for communicating your technical support cases (tickets). The faster your tech can get to the source of your issue the lower your support costs will be and the faster a solution can be found.
The first and most common mistake folks make is assuming aspects of what needs to be communicated and omitting it. For example it is easy to forget URL's or steps required for replicating the issue. The first thing a tech support person needs to know is where to look for the problem and then they need to understand the problem completely before they can attempt to solve it.
Useful checklist to consider in a case definition:
Remember that one of the first things a tech has to determine once they understand the issue is if this is a configuration issue or is it a programming issue. Meaning; does the software requires different parameter settings to achieve the desired result or is there a code conflict or feature that needs to be added? The clues or breadcrumbs you leave your technician are the key for them getting to the root of the problem faster.
Most of this is all common sense but too often the closer we are to the issue the more we can forget or is assumed and omitted in our case definitions and issue explanations. Failure to get this right will not only make the issue take longer to resolve but require more communication steps (back and forth) to get to the finish line and resolve your issues.


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Easter is coming. As I sit here looking out onto a rain-slicked Tucker Avenue and parks, which are trying to become spring-green, under a thin, grey, leaky sky, I do not feel energy for tackling the tasks of the day. The freshness spring—officially five days old—should usher in is absent from the scene. How inappropriate, incongruent with the season today seems—temperature in the forties, drizzly rain, and grey skies does not paint an image of joyful spring with kids (goats or children) frolicking in green meadows. But it's going to get worse.
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The company that runs the Cache Creek landfill and is fighting Metro Vancouver's plan to build a new garbage incinerator has recruited one of Metro's top administrators.
Jim Rusnak, formerly Metro's chief financial officer and treasurer, is now executive director of corporate development at Belkorp Industries.
According to the provincial lobbyist registry, Rusnak is now "lobbying a number of MLAs and staff of the Ministry of Environment on behalf of Belkorp Industries Inc. regarding a suitable regulatory framework for the pre-processing of municipal solid waste."
Cache Creek Mayor John Ranta, whose village is a partner with Belkorp in developing an extension to the landfill, called Rusnak a good choice to aid the cause.
"He knows where the bodies are buried at Metro," Ranta said.
He noted Belkorp also last year enlisted former B.C. Liberal MLA John Les as a lobbyist soon after he left provincial politics.
"They've got a few good people working for them," Ranta said. "That bodes well for the future of the industry in this area."
The landfill once employed 120 truck drivers and landfill workers in Cache Creek when Metro sent nearly 500,000 tonnes of waste there per year, but the annual flow of garbage has dwindled to 200,000 tonnes and the associated jobs have dropped to about 45.
"To a small community like Cache Creek, those jobs are sorely missed," Ranta said.
The nearly full original landfill, run by Belkorp subsidiary Wastech Services, is slated to close by the end of 2016, but work could begin soon to open the new extension, after a final operating certificate is issued.
It would take garbage for decades from surrounding communities, and Ranta hopes it can also serve as a backup destination for Metro Vancouver waste, which might otherwise be exported to the U.S. if a future incinerator either can't be built or runs into problems during operation.
He also noted garbage from Whistler and some other communities on Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast is currently shipped to a U.S. landfill.
Metro barred those communities from using Cache Creek to preserve capacity in the landfill while it seeks approval to build a new waste-to-energy plant.
The landfill at Cache Creek has been getting greener, Ranta said.
Three reciprocating engines are being installed to turn landfill gas, which is now flared, into 4.2 megawatts of electricity for sale into the BC Hydro grid.
Belkorp also wants to build mixed-waste material recovery facilities (MRFs) to pull recyclables out of garbage before it's landfilled.
"We want to be in the material recovery business," said Belkorp vice-president Russ Black, adding Metro has resisted the idea even though it would increase waste diversion rates.
Metro in October passed a controversial waste flow bylaw to outlaw exports of waste out of the region and restrict the use of mixed-waste material recovery facilities.
About 70,000 tonnes of Metro waste now leaves the region, mainly to a cheaper transfer station at Abbotsford and then south to a landfill in southern Washington, but Metro officials fear the outbound trickle will turn into a flood.
Metro stands to lose millions in lost tipping fees if waste haulers are allowed to truck trash away to sites in the Fraser Valley with cheaper dump charges and fewer bans on what can be dumped.
Waste haulers and other business opponents contend Metro needs a "monopoly" on waste handling in order to raise tipping fees an estimated 40 per cent in the coming years and to retain a supply of waste to feed a new incinerator.
"The best way to get an incinerator is to kill a landfill," Black said, adding Metro should "step back" from the $500-million planned investment in an incinerator and see if privately built MRFs could sharply reduce the amount of waste left to be burned or buried.
"If they don't work, then with a clear conscience we can build an incinerator," he said. "If they do we've just saved ourselves $500 million."
Metro is waiting for Environment Minister Mary Polak to approve or reject the new Bylaw 280, which is the target of an opposition website at trashthefeehike.ca.
Black said Metro has its own lobbyists but is not required to report them to the registry governing private sector lobbying.
"There's a massive lobby effort and we are but a small fraction of that."
Metro board chair Greg Moore said Rusnak's move to Belkorp was "a surprise" but would not discuss the terms of the former treasurer's mid-2013 departure from the regional district, or if he was precluded from working for certain employers.
"Belkorp obviously settled on a strategy of coming after Metro Vancouver in the last few months," Moore said.
"They're the biggest landfill operator in B.C., so of course they want more garbage to go to their landfill – they've got a lot invested in it."


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Senate Leaders Pitch New Plan to Avoid a Shutdown
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Right-Wing Rebels Hand McCarthy a Stunning Defeat
McCarthy Pitches a Compromise Spending Plan
McCarthy Suffers a Pair of Stinging Defeats
McCarthy Faces Grim Math on New Plan to Avert Shutdown
Would Trump Take Away Your Mortgage Interest Deduction?By Rob Garver
In the complicated world of federal tax expenditures, there is perhaps no provision more loved by its beneficiaries and more hated by academic economists than the mortgage interest deduction. For...
Tax Scammers Never Sleep: IRS Names 4 Summer Scams to Avoid
Tax season may be over, but that doesn't mean that crooks are done impersonating the IRS to try to steal your identity — and your cash.
If Trump's Tax Plan Passes, Here Are the Deductions and Breaks You Could LoseBy John W. Schoen, CNBC
The question of whether you'll be paying more in taxes under President Donald Trump may hinge on how much you use tax deductions now. Trump has said he will unveil on Wednesday the outlines of his...
Trump's Tax Plan Could Affect Your Social SecurityBy Rob Garver
The Trump administration, at work on a new plan for tax reform, is reportedly considering a plan to cross into one of the most dangerous territories in American politics: fiddling with the Social...
Need a Tax Extension? 5 Things You Should Know
If you're among those who are going to miss the tax deadline, you'll need to file for an extension with the IRS. Here's what you need to know.
Two Smart Ways to Use Your Tax Refund: Which One Is Right for You?By Lynn Wolfbrandt, Brad's Deals
Ah, the tax refund. That thing I used to spend before I even got it. Maybe you're familiar with this fun and healthy spending pattern: Related: Haven't Filed Yet? Lower Your Taxes With This Last...
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The vast majority of filers — more than 70 percent — do get money back from the government, with the average refund close to $3,000, according to the IRS. But every year, some taxpayers get a nasty...
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Whether you renovate your kitchen, sell your home or simply pay your monthly mortgage, Uncle Sam has a tax break for you. Overall, there are two tax credits, six deductions and four other tax rules...
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There are plenty of reasons for workers to save for retirement, but an important one to consider this time of year is the potential for a huge tax savings.
Which State Has the Highest Property Taxes?
Griping about taxes is a time-honored American tradition dating back to the very founding of the country. But as much as Americans don't like taxes, we harbor a particular dislike for property taxes...
How the GOP's Tax Plan Could Hurt the Value of Your Home
Until recently, the mortgage interest deduction was right up there with Social Security as a sacrosanct institution on Capitol Hill, protected by lawmakers on both sides of the aisle. Backed by the...
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It's hard to avoid paying taxes, but there are usually ways to reduce what you owe. Just ask any company considering a relocation to a different state. Employers favor states with more lenient tax...


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Violence against pro-life groups and individuals has been underreported by mainstream media outlets even though it occurs on a fairly regular basis and has for decades. While pro-life activists and organizations have received their share of threats (phone calls, mail, personal threats, online, etc.), more serious attacks of vandalism and even violent assault take place against pro-lifers with little mention in the press.
The false painting of pro-life groups as hateful and violent even led to a deranged gunman seeking to shoot staff at the pro-life Family Research Council. In 2009, Harlan Drake shot and murdered pro-life activist James Pouillon, while Pouillon displayed images of babies outside a Michigan school. Recently a man was indicted on federal charges after threatening to kill or rape members of Operation Rescue. Other threats to pro-lifers involving guns — including one by an abortionist — have thus far ended peacefully.
Live Action News previously documented an act of arson committed against Janet Folger Porter, who wrote about the incident in her book, True to Life, where she published this image of her car which was burned:
The abortion lobby, with the help of complicit pro-abortion media has portrayed pro-lifers as "violent" with regularity. The effort is led by the National Abortion Federation (NAF), which collects alleged "violence and disruption" claims from abortion providers and publishes them annually. While there are serious incidents listed, the report lacks evidence that every alleged act is being committed by pro-life advocates and not a disgruntled employee, angry family member, or random criminal. In addition, NAF pads the numbers by including incidents of non-violent civil disobedience and protest.
READ: Shocking video shows frequent violence against Canadian pro-lifers
Unfortunately, while pro-life groups focus on rescuing babies and helping their mothers, to my knowledge, there is not currently a national system to report pro-abortion violence. However violence has been documented by Live Action News and other groups.
Brian Clowes at Human Life International collected data on pro-choice violence for many years. According to a report from Life News, Clowes published 1,200 pages of descriptions and documentation. The research, no longer published online, tracked violence committed by abortion providers (some in prison for murder), by pro-choice men who assaulted or murdered girlfriends for refusing to submit to abortion, and by pro-choice supporters who attacked pro-life sidewalk counselors.
"If people truly understood how backwards the media narrative is regarding the supposed intolerance and violence of pro-lifers, compared to that of 'pro-choicers,' we would be having a very different conversation about abortion in our nation today," Clowes once told the Susan B. Anthony List.
The pro-life group Life Dynamics recently issued a report that shows abortion providers have been sexually assaulting and raping their clients for years. "In my 1996 book, Lime 5, I referenced more than 30 documented criminal cases in which abortion clinic doctors had been charged with raping or sexually assaulting their patients. In just these few cases, several hundred women were known to have been victimized," president Mark Crutcher noted. There are also many other reported cases.
Life Dynamics also tracked incidents of forced abortion, and when the pro-life group created a tool called a "force form" to help protect women and thwart coercion, they claimed abortion advocates condemned it. Life Dynamics wrote:
Of course, the abortion industry has known for years that forced abortions are a problem – there have even been discussions about it at National Abortion Federation conferences. The discussions at these meetings reveal that the same people who advocate for "choice" to the media, politicians, and the country – [have] a stance of "convenient indifference" when it comes to women being forced to get abortions. They acknowledge its existence and talk about it in disapproving tones, while making it clear that they feel no obligation to let it influence the way they deal with these women.
In the interest of full disclosure, I conducted research for Life Dynamics' "Under the Radar" report documenting how women who refuse to submit to abortion are attacked or assaulted. As the report details, the media is quite silent about this form of abortion-related violence:
[W]hen we were able to obtain copies of police reports, indictments, court records or other similar documentation for these cases, they would almost universally show that when a perpetrator is confronted by an unwanted pregnancy, his first response is not violence but a demand that his partner have an abortion. When violence ensues, it is inevitably a reaction to her refusal to comply.
However, the media's coverage of these incidents often contains no mention of abortion. Instead, they either portray women who are attacked for refusing to have abortions as women who are attacked for getting pregnant, or they characterize the incident as one of simple "domestic violence" in which the victim's pregnancy is basically inconsequential.
While the media touts pro-abortion violence statistics, consistently left out is the fact that women are injured and even killed by the abortion industry — Laura Hope Smith, and like Planned Parenthood patients Cree-Erwin and Tonya Reaves. I attended the funeral of Carolina Gutierrez and previously detailed how her agonizing death following her legal abortion took weeks. The infection was so horrific, she developed gangrene, enduring amputations prior to her death.
As we move closer to fully abolishing abortion in the United States, violence against pro-lifers is expected to intensify. But, despite the dangers, every pro-life activist and organization understands that the act of abortion itself is the most heinous form of violence on innocent preborn babies.
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Lompoc: City of Murals/Historic Downtown
One of Lompoc's most popular attractions is the more than 35 murals that liven the walls on historic buildings throughout downtown. These beautifully-executed murals, featuring work by some of the nation's foremost professional muralists, depict the area's heritage and natural history. Mural tour maps are available at the Lompoc Valley Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau, 111 South 1 Street. More information can be found at http://www.explorelompoc.com.Read More
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Investigation team "lacks necessary independence" for MOD ill-treatment allegations
23 November 2011
Ali Zaki Mousa v Secretary of State for Defence & Anr [2011] EWCA Civ 133 – read judgment
Philip Havers QC of 1 Crown Office Row represented the respondent secretary of state in this case. He is not the author of this post.
The Court of Appeal has ruled that the Iraq Historic Allegations Team, set up to investigate allegations of ill-treatment of Iraqi detainees by members of the British armed forces, lacked the requisite independence to fulfil the investigatory obligation under Article 3 of the Convention.
The claimant was representative of a group of Iraqis numbering about 100 who brought judicial review proceedings against the Secretary of State for Defence alleging that they were ill-treated in detention in Iraq at various times between 2003 and 2008 by members of the British Armed forces – see our post on the permission hearing.
The so-called "Iraq Historic Allegations Team" (IHAT) was set up to investigate these allegations. The IHAT included members of the General Police Duties Branch, the Special Investigation Branch and the Military Provost Staff. A separate panel, the Iraq Historic Allegations Panel (IHAP), was appointed to ensure the proper and effective handling of information concerning cases subject to investigation by the IHAT and to consider the results of the IHAT's investigations, with a view to identifying any wider issues which should be brought to the attention of the Ministry of Defence or of ministers personally.
At the time of the Divisional Court hearing in this case, there were already two significant public inquiries under way into specific allegations of ill-treatment of detainees in Iraq; the Baha Mousa inquiry (see our report on the findings), and the Al Sweady inquiry following the case of R (Al-Sweady) v Secretary of State for Defence [2009] EWHC 1687 (Admin), which is still ongoing. In the light of this, that Court found that the investigative obligation under article 3 did not require the Secretary of State to establish an immediate public inquiry:
It is possible that a public inquiry will be required in due course, but the need for an inquiry and the precise scope of the issues that any such inquiry should cover can lawfully be left for decision at a future date.and had not ruled out the possibility that, in the light of the IHAT's investigations and the outcome of the existing public inquiries, a public inquiry into systemic issues might be required in due course.
The Court of Appeal upheld Ali Zaki Mousa's appeal against this decision.
The Court's reasoning
Taking in to account the fact that the Provost Branch were plainly involved in matters surrounding the detention and internment of suspected persons in Iraq, it was impossible to avoid the conclusion that the IHAT lacked the requisite independence, since some of the members of the IHAT were themselves Provost members. In the field, they had important responsibilities as advisers, trainers, processors and "surety for detention operations".
Also included were Members of the Special Investigation Branch, the General Police Duties Branch and the Military Provost Staff , all of whom would come under scrutiny. Moreover, the Provost Marshal (Army) would also be likely to be called to account, given his position as head of the Provost Branch and the nature of his responsibilities in Iraq; it was to him that the IHAT was required to report. If the IHAT suffered from a lack of practical independence and the raw material destined for consideration by the IHAP was the product of the IHAT, the IHAP's independence was itself compromised.
Moreover, it comprised representatives of the three bodies, namely the Ministry of Defence, the Army chain of command and the Provost Branch, which would be vulnerable to criticism if the case on systemic abuse was established. Nor is it a satisfactory answer (as the Secretary of State submitted) that practical independence is underwritten by IHAT's recusal arrangements. If anything, their operation "had compounded the cause for concern":
On the contrary, we are of the view that the practical independence of IHAT is, at least as a matter of reasonable perception, substantially compromised.
Given the IHAT's lack of independence, the secretary of state's "wait and see" policy was not tenable:
We can understand why the Divisional Court attached significance to the Baha Mousa Inquiry when coming to its conclusion on "wait and see" but that was in conjunction with the finding that IHAT is independent. However, it is not simply the benefit of hindsight or wisdom after the event that disposes us to the view that, at the time when the ongoing Baha Mousa Inquiry was being relied upon as part of the justification for "wait and see", it was entirely foreseeable that it would not and could not satisfy the Article 3 investigative obligation in relation to later allegations spreading over several years in various locations involving different units.
The Court of Appeal was not prepared to accord the same weight as the Divisional Court did to "the very heavy resource implications" of ordering a separate inquiry. The secretary of state will now have to reconsider how the Article 3 duty to undertake an effective investigation should be satisfied.
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- Analysis: no more Iraqi mistreatment inquiries (for now at least)
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As a former member of the Royal Military Police (RMP) I have often thought that the main problem in these matters lies in the independence of this organisation when investigating matters which may bring the military into disrepute. There is no independence at all in any of the service police branches and whilst individuals may highly trained and motivated their organisations often lack experience in carrying out large scale complex enquires (just as any small police force does). However it is the fact that everyone within the military hierarchy gets to see what is happening and influences the service police upper echelons not to make the army look bad, that is the most serious concern, as this often occurs. The US military police investigators on the other hand are either federal agents working for the military or if regular military police soldiers then they are outside of regular army chain of command, making independence a more likely outcome. However even if this was ever achieved in the British Army (and that is very unlikely as the British Army is built on the 'chain of command' theory) there is still the problem that everyone is on the same team and that it is an 'us versus them' situation with no real demonstrable independence being shown, especially as required under Art 3. An apology if this is slightly off topic.
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Is there any restaurant that rappers love more than Benihana? The vaguely Japanese chain—known for its theatrical chefs and massive portions of seafood and fried rice—seems to be name-checked almost as often as top-shelf liquor in the hip-hop canon. Sometimes, the reasons are opportunistic: The high-flying chopping skills of the Benihana staff make for easy metaphors about slicing up foes, slinging drugs, and the like. But it would also appear that a lot of rappers simply love onion volcanos, Hibachi Chateaubriand, and Beni-Tinis.
Want some evidence? Click through the slideshow to listen to our 10 favorite Benihana references in rap. When you're done, we highly recommend reading this hilarious essay on the topic, which we found while trying to make sense of some of these couplets over at RapGenius.com.


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Geocaching Maine Newsletter
November 2008
Volume II Issue 11
I. GeocachingMaine.orgs Advisory Board seeks input on new elections
II. Orange Cachers: Think hunting season
III. Enjoying the pickle: Geocachers favorite cache locations
IV. Upcoming Events
V. Hot Topics of the Past Month
VI. Photos of the Past Month
I. GeocachingMaine.orgs Advisory Board seeks input on new elections
--GeocachingMaine.org has an Advisory Board. The five-member Board has posted a thread seeking input on whether elections should be held to elect a new Board. Please contribute to the discussion at http://www.geocachingmaine.org/forum...ead.php?t=3501. There will be a voting poll on the forums to vote whether or not to hold elections. If the vote is in favor of having elections another voting poll will be held to determine new or re-elected Board members.
II. Orange Cachers: Think hunting season
Geocachers discuss caching during the hunting season
--While this feature would have been good for the October Newsletter, be aware that some hunting seasons extend into the winter months of 2009! Most cachers continue caching into the fall and even winter. Be sure to do so safely by being obviously human to hunters. Team2Hunt posted links to the hunting seasons of Maine and surrounding states at http://www.geocachingmaine.org/forum...ead.php?t=3489, A little common sense goes a long way this time of year. He goes on to suggest that if you see or hear hunters in the area, then you should consider skipping on to the next cache location. Dubord207 agrees, The regular rifle season lasts only a month so let's give the deer hunters their space and keep the peace.
--There is also a hunting attribute that you can add to your cache pages, letting people know in case they are hunters and want to explore new hunting ground or if theyre not interested in getting a cache during hunting season when hunters may be around.
III. Enjoying the pickle: Geocachers favorite cache locations
--Pickle Hill Overlook (GC1FWMX) is a recent favorite of several cachers. Its a nice ride on a dusty logging road, a beautiful view, and the cache container was in a friendly location. WhereRWe? and RULost2? enjoyed their favorite type of cache location when they went after Wights Pond Cache (GCNVQ1): crossing a stream during a nice walk through the woods to an ammo can.
--Some enjoy a challenging location. Death Wish #1 (GCRCAJ) is a favorite of VicBiker: I did it in the early spring, with the water rushing over the falls. The challenge of just getting to the cache, then finding this well hidden cache as the water rushed by only a few feet away made this cache live up to its name. Team2Hunt enjoys caches that require visits to a variety of places like the Eustis Challenge (GC1EE71), and he likes the ones that require some paddling.
--Some prefer the peaceful or sightful locations. Basically, my favorites are woods caches, near water, peaceful, quiet spots with no muggles, not too hard to get to, says kayaking loon. French's Mountain (GCJFZR) offers views of long pond, that are hard to beat, and the hike up is a lot of fun, but not overwhelming for the kids, shares fins2right and he goes on to say, Center Hill Cache (GCH20W) in Mt. Blue State Park might just have the best view of fall leaves in the state. With Webb Pond in the foreground and the Tumbledown Range changing colors, that's about as pretty as you can get.
IV. Upcoming Events
11/08/08 WWFM-IV: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache...c-232538e8f7a3
11/08/08 Beer and Wings Sea Dog Style: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache...c-65caa7c3dd8b
11/08/08 WWFM IV Newport RI: Everybody Conga! http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache...7-e745cbb28acd
WWFM in Newport, RI: http://www.geocachingmaine.org/forum...ead.php?t=3471
11/15/08 Moncton Race for Cache: http://raceforcache.bobsroom.com/
Discussion: http://www.geocachingmaine.org/forum...ead.php?t=3497
V. Hot Topics of the Past Month
Ammo Camo: http://www.geocachingmaine.org/forum...?t=1637&page=3
Archive vs Maintenance: http://www.geocachingmaine.org/forum...ead.php?t=3491
ATV Trails?: http://www.geocachingmaine.org/forum...ead.php?t=3458
Cache Trash: http://www.geocachingmaine.org/forum...ead.php?t=3469
Events: http://www.geocachingmaine.org/forum...ead.php?t=3468
Get Useless: http://www.geocachingmaine.org/forum...t=3052&page=15
Hiking Safety: http://www.geocachingmaine.org/forum...ead.php?t=3480
Series Caches: http://www.geocachingmaine.org/forum...ead.php?t=3445
Free Topo Maps for ME: http://www.geocachingmaine.org/forum...ead.php?t=3424
Leatherman Geocoin: http://www.geocachingmaine.org/forum...ead.php?t=3456
Team Delorme Geocoins: http://www.geocachingmaine.org/forum...ead.php?t=3494
PN 20 For Sale: http://www.geocachingmaine.org/forum...ead.php?t=3447
Nav System for sale: http://www.geocachingmaine.org/forum...ead.php?t=3449
Beer thread: http://www.geocachingmaine.org/forum...t=1275&page=15
Engineered wood floor: http://www.geocachingmaine.org/forum...ead.php?t=3465
Geocachers in world: http://www.geocachingmaine.org/forum...ad.php?p=46958
VI. Photos of the Past Month
George Lake - Liberty Maine By Team2Hunt http://www.geocachingmaine.org/galle...st14/limit/all
~~~Next Months Feature: Winter Caching~~~
--Brought to you by GeocachingMaine.org; editor Medawisla; distributor Attroll; reviewers Geocaching Maine Advisory Board. Questions/Comments welcome.
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--Submit material, tentative event dates, to Medawisla by the 3rd Wednesday of the month.


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The Washington Post thinks it has discovered natural selection.
Apparently, 18 black Canadian squirrels were released at the Smithsonian in Washington D.C. in the early 1900s. As anyone who has lived in Toronto would predict, they soon began to jostle the local gray squirrels at area bird feeders.
The Post writer announces,
That's because those 18 squirrels -- whose coats of lustrous black set them apart from the native animals -- were the beginning of a shift that has changed the complexion of Washington's backyard critters. Now, probably because of a slight evolutionary advantage conveyed with a black coat, the descendants of these squirrels have spread all the way into Rockville and Prince William County.Wow. Seriously? Evolutionary change before my eyes? But wait a minute ... The Post writer then goes on to say,
Seriously: Scientists say it's a real-life example of natural selection at work, which has rolled on for a century here without much public notice.
"It shows the spread of a gene within a population," said Richard W. Thorington Jr., a Smithsonian Institution researcher working on a book that includes a history of the District's black squirrels. "That is evolutionary change before your eyes."
The story of Washington's black squirrels -- which scientists say are just a color variation within the common gray squirrel species -- still has its shades of mystery.
Yes, that's right, folks. The grey and the black squirrels are actually two coat-type varieties of the same species. They are about as different genetically as black and white alley cats are from orange and white alley cats.
Here in Toronto, the two coat types have persisted together for many decades, doing a proportionate amount of damage to spring flower gardens and native bird feeders. But apparently in the Washington area a century ago, for some reason, only the greys were found, until a zookeeper acquired some of the black variety from Canada and let them go.
In a classic example of Darwinian just-so storytelling, we are informed, "Here's why some scientists believe the black squirrels were multiplying: In winter, their dark coats allowed them to retain heat from sunlight, leaving them less desperate for warmth than their lighter-colored cousins."
Well, if that is the case, why do the supposedly disadvantaged grey-coat type squirrels survive at all in cities like Toronto that can become much colder than Washington? Yet their relative proportion of the squirrel population here does not seem to have changed much over the decades.
In reality, the black squirrels are multiplying in Washington because that's what squirrels do, given a chance. In Toronto, the black squirrels tend to be somewhat more numerous than the grey, but unlike the Darwinists, I am not going to offer a just-so story as to why that is so. A genome map might possibly demonstrate that black is the dominant colour, but I don't know of any such map in existence now.
Oh, by the way, do the squirrels even care which coat type they are? One scientist explains,
"... the squirrels don't appear to treat each other differently because they are black or gray." "They don't seem to care," he said.
Personally, I can't imagine why the squirrels would even know, let alone care.
The key thing to see here is that the Darwinist wants us to understand that the process that (he hopes) can explain why pesky black-coat-type squirrels can get established in the Washington area alongside grey members of the same species can also explain the entire history of life. But he never demonstrates that point, he merely assumes it as an article of faith. And he then expects the rest of us to take these utterly trivial instances of animals adapting to an environment as evidence for his thesis. No wonder they are restless over there in Kansas.
To find out more about my book on the intelligent design controversy, go to By Design or by Chance?
Labels: natirual selection, squirrels, squirrels and natural selection


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Outsole MTB Nylon, reinforced with fibreglass, combined with a Duratech rubber outsole. The fibreglass-reinforced nylon ensures the rigidity required to obtain a direct thrust and effective power transmission, while the rubber outsole provides maximum traction. Front part can be equipped with crampons. It adopts the exclusive interchangeable Diadora Multiped system, made of TPU and fibreglass-reinforced Nylon, to improve stability and facilitate clipping and unclipping from MTB pedals. High Grip finish in the pedal cleat area.
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Justin Trudeau says Canada has been and continues to be clear and strong with the kingdom of Saudi Arabia about defending human rights.
The prime minister also says Canada has "serious issues" around reports about the disappearance of U.S. journalist Jamal Khashoggi, although he says there is still more to learn before he'll comment further.
And Trudeau says Canada has been engaged in a significant diplomatic effort on human rights with Saudi Arabia for many years, including in his own conversation last spring with King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.
"We have been extremely active both in private and in public over many years now around our concern for human rights in Saudi Arabia, and we will continue to be clear and strong in speaking up for human rights around the world regardless of with whom," Trudeau told reporters today at la Francophonie's biennial summit in Armenia.
The intrigue surrounding Khashoggi's disappearance has only deepened since he was last seen entering the Saudi consulate in the Turkish capital of Istanbul 10 days ago.
Media reports in the U.S. say Turkish officials have audio and video recordings that prove the Washington Post columnist was interrogated, tortured and killed by a Saudi security team inside the consulate, where he was seeking official documents before his upcoming wedding.
The controversy comes after Canada's own dispute with the Saudis, triggered when Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland called for the immediate release of detained activists, including Samar Badawi, a champion of women's rights and the sister of detained blogger Raif Badawi.
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Spirit 6 – Dynamic voice reproduction by excellence
To only reduce the Spirit 6 to its extraordinary abilities as center speaker does not cover the whole spectrum which this exceptional allround talent is able to deliver. Spirit 6 was constructed as center speaker in high class multichannel setups but can also be used as front- or surround speaker. Due to the ultimately precise silk dome tweeter which is surrounded by two mid/bass drivers in D'Appolito arrangement, Spirit 6 is capable to reproduce any signal in a natural and accurate way. Even the bass is deeper and more powerful than expected which makes this speaker extremely flexible in every way.
The higher frequencies are reproduced by an excellent 25mm slik dome tweeter in waveguide execution. The waveguide optimizes the dispersion pattern and minimizes the distortions by increasing the efficiency. Both factors contribute to the precise and dynamic sound reproduction of Spirit 6. The 5 1/2″ mid/bass drivers in c-cone sandwich construction are presented in D'Appolito arrangement to ensure a perfect radiation for music and film enjoyment. In combination with the tweeter, they provide highest dynamics and a nearly perfect impulse response.
Sound Tuning
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The gold plated screw terminal guarantees an optimum lock for your speaker cables. Thus a safe connection and best signal transmission can be ensured. In addition the terminal contains the jumper for the adjustment of the tweeter.
Further Information
The tweeter of the Spirit series is a 25mm silk dome which has already proven its great abilities concerning its power handling and impulse response. It is driven by a high performance magnet system to optimize the sensitivity, dynamics and power handling. The cooling is provided by a low viscosity ferro fluid and a high power alloy voice coil made of aluminum and copper. Due to the waveguide technology the relative SPL capacity and sensitivity increases which leads to a minimized distortion both in high and low playback volume. The waveguide helps further to balance the dispersion in a perfect way to give a similar sound character independent of the angle. Furthermore, the waveguide allows a lower crossover frequency which makes the dispersion pattern of the mid/bass driver match the pattern of the tweeter. Thus, the overall dispersion is perfectly balanced and controlled. The dome itself has a built-in protection against damages and finds back to its original shape after a gentle push. To ensure a stiff and stable connection to the cabinet, the front is made out of 5mm thick massive aluminium covered with rubber to dampen resonances.
Midrange / Woofer Driver
The mid/bass driver originates our own development laboratory and is customized to fit the Spirit speakers perfectly. Its membrane consists of acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) and a long fiber pulp mixture in a special sandwich construction to even further increase its stiffness. Due to the lightweight materials, the cone provides an extraordinary stiffness-weight ratio and reduces resonances effectively. The spider is made of a mixture of cotton with nomex fiber. To ensure a nearly perfect impulse response, a specially developed and extremely strong magnet system is used. Its linearity provides a long stroke without compression and enables the speaker to handle a wide frequency range. Thus, the speaker can perform any stroke with highest accuracy. The voicecoil wire is made of a high temperature alloy of aluminium and copper to ensure an effective heat dissipation. To further avoid any edge resonances, a specially customized butylrubber surround is used.
The ornate frequency crossover ensures a perfect transition between the drivers. Thus the frequency crossover as well as the phase transition are optimized to provide maximum listening pleasure. The high class capacitors and low impedance coils ensure a perfect signal transmission. To further minimize any unintended influences, the internal cables consist of high purity copper which reduces the transmission resistance.
Sound Tuning
Since every room is unique from an acoustical point of view, the speakers of the Spirit series are equipped with several room tuning possibilities. The bassreflex ports on the backside can be closed with the attached plugs which alters the basic characteristics of the speaker. It is for example possible to place the speaker near a wall and drive it in closed mode to compensate the bass increase due to the walls. Furthermore there is a jumper located at the terminal of the speaker which can be used to adjust the tweeter level to the prevailing acoustics and the personal preferences.
|Construction Type:
|2-way Center- / Wall-Speaker
|Tweeter driver:
|1 x 25 mm (1″) dome tweeter (Multi-coated in Waveguide design)
|Midrange / Woofer driver:
|2 x 150 mm (5 ¼") Cocentric Dual Layer C-ABS cone driver (Cellulose fiber, acrylonitrile butadiene styren)
|Frequency Response:
|63 – 22.000 Hz (+/- 3dB)
|Nominal impedance:
|4 – 8 Ohm
|86 dB (2,83 V/1 m)
|Power Handling:
|250 W Short term IEC 268-5, 125 W Long term IEC 268-5
|black (Matte black), white (Matte white)
|gold plated
|Bassreflex / Sealed (2 ports), Treble adjustable in 2 different modes
|480 x 200 x 140 mm (W x H x D) /19.1 x 7.9 x 5.6″
|7,5 kg / 17 lbs
|matte black, matte white
|Wall mounting:
|Keyhole mounting slots / Cinema Flushmount Kit (optional)
|1 year
|1 piece
|Crossover frequency:
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|Filter steepness:
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Talk about the novels, new and used books that Dreiser has written!
Author Dreiser's Book Reviews
An American Tragedy
Clyde Griffiths, the main character in this 1925 Dreiser masterpiece, is the eldest son of poor, street-preaching parents. Throughout his childhood the family is on the move, operating missions and preaching the word of Jesus on the street. When Clyde becomes a teenager, he gets his first close-up look at "society" by working as a bell-hop in an upscale hotel in Kansas City. A tragic accident puts him on the lamb, and he eventually winds up in upstate Ne...
Sister Carrie
Carrie Meeber rises to stardom from poverty in the theater scene of Chicago while her rich lover begins to fall apart. Carrie Meeber journeys to live with her sister in Chicago to escape the boredom of rural life in Wisconsin. She meets Charles Drouet on the train. The two are immediately attracted to one another and exchange contact information. Later when Carrie grows tired of her sister's poor living conditions, she tells Drouet not to see her there. ...
The Financier
Set in eighteenth century Philadelphia, �The Financier� is the story of the early life of Frank Cowperwood, the son of a low level banker who realizes his skill at finances and business. He is able to grow a rather large fortune through stock speculation and purchases of shares in the growing street railway industry. He marries an older woman and has two children. He uses his riches to become socially prominent. Things begin to crumble when he fal...