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In "The Tyrant," the human fugitives and Galen go to General Urko in hopes that he will fairly arbitrate a dispute with a corrupt gorilla named Aboro. Why should they expect, after the events of this episode, that Urko would ever treat them fairly?
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Planet of the Apes TV Series Blogging: "The Horse Race" (November 8, 1974)
In "The Horse Race," General Urko (Mark Lenard) continues to operate an illicit operation under Zaius's nose.
Specifically, Urko has been terrorizing local ape prefects via a gambling operation. He challenges these apes of means to a horse race, and then takes half-of-their-wealth, legally, when they lose against his fast horse.
Now, Prefect Barlow (John Hoyt) is the next in line to be conned into a losing horse race, at least until Alan Virdon (Ron Harper) proves that he is the one jockey who can defeat Urko's horse.
Unfortunately, it is illegal for humans to ride horses on the planet of the apes.
At the same time that this crisis unfolds, Galen is stung by a scorpion, and a local blacksmith's (Morgan Woodward) son must ride a horse to retrieve the necessary medicine.
Unfortunately, he is captured, and scheduled for execution for his transgression.
Barlow makes a deal with Urko: if his horse wins, the boy will go free…
After last week's clever and allegorical story about race hatred ("The Deception"), Planet of the Apes (1974) falls back to Earth with the potboiler, "The Horse Race."
Basically, this short-lived TV series has two modes of operation. One mode tells a story, and also -- at the same time -- makes a point or offers commentary about race relations.
The other type of story is basically a time-waster in which humans outsmart the talking apes with their superiority. "The Horse Race" is the latter type.
Here, for example, a human being, Alan Virdon, proves that he is the best jockey around, so as to win a horse race, and stick it to Urko.
The problem, of course, is that Virdon is an astronaut, not a jockey, and he no doubt boasts less experience than Urko's best jockey…who runs this con for a living, basically.
But this story demands that the "superior" humans defeat the apes, and that's precisely what occurs here. It's not only predictable, it's insipid. Are we such insecure beings that we must believe a person of our time and place must be superior to all others, even if they have superior experience and abilities? The same notion of 20th century "American Exceptionalism" infects Buck Rogers in the 25th Century (1979-1981), as I frequently point out.
Here, matters are made even worse in terms of the episode's believability.
Virdon is thrown from his steed just before the race starts, and lands in mud. The mud successfully obscures his identity so that Urko can't recognize him as a fugitive astronaut during the race. Uh-huh.
It might have been preferable for Urko simply not to recognize Virdon since, as he has said before that all humans look alike to him. At least then, Virdon's disguise wouldn't have been random, or a matter of coincidence, and the series would have continued to study bigotry. This way, it's just dumb luck that Urko fails to recognize the astronaut.
But more to the point, is it at all realistic that the human astronauts should continue to put themselves in such high jeopardy for strangers?
It's a regurgitation of The Fugitive's format here, but in this case, matters are truly life and death. Why would Virdon risk being discovered?
As usual, the series is well-cast, with John Hoyt and Morgan Woodward both fashioning memorable characters in "The Horse Race." But the script (by Booker Bradshaw and David P. Lewis) is largely undistinguished. I don't think the question is ever answered here: why do we need to see this story? How does it contribute to the overall narrative and character development?
The only answer I come up with involves Urko. This episode proves that he's corrupt as well as a racist. Yet, alas, this doesn't jibe well with upcoming stories.
In "The Tyrant," the human fugitives and Galen go to General Urko in hopes that he will fairly arbitrate a dispute with a corrupt gorilla named Aboro. Why should they expect, after the events of this episode, that Urko would ever treat them fairly?
In "The Tyrant," the human fugitives and Galen go to General Urko in hopes that he will fairly arbitrate a dispute with a corrupt gorilla named Aboro. Why should they expect, after the events of this episode, that Urko would ever treat them fairly?
Although "The Horse Race" was reportedly Ron Harper's favorite episode of the series, his sentiment is not shared by this author. In fact, I suspect that it is potboiler episodes like this one -- stories that do nothing to move the overall narrative forward -- that alienated prime time audiences in the mid-1970's.
Next week, a better show arrives: "The Interrogation."
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You should realize that many of these claims are no more than a cover for fraud. The purpose behind contacting you and others is to get the so-called shipping costs from you, but the prize does not really exist. Would the one who offers the prize really be unable to afford the cost of shipping it?
Sometimes the aim is to get money by means of a phone call to a certain number. The person claims that he is talking to you to work out details about the prize and how to hand it over, and he talks for a long time, so that he can take the cost of the phone call after working out some deal with the phone company.
You have to guard your wealth and beware of the tricks and scams that are all too common nowadays.
If you are certain that this organization really exists and that they are really offering prizes, there is nothing wrong with you taking them and paying the costs of having it sent to you, without taking part in advertising for this company or promoting it when you do not know anything about them or the purposes for which it is working or was set up.
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September is National Grandparents Month, a time to acknowledge and appreciate grandparents and all of the love and support they bring to our lives. Grandparents often play very important roles in the lives of children with autism. This month's Community Connections honors all of the grandparents who work so hard to support and encourage their children and grandchildren in any way they can.
A Grandparent's Guide to Autism: Autism Speaks Family Support Tool Kit
In honor of National Grandparents Month, Autism Speaks has created A Grandparent's Guide to Autism. This family support tool kit is designed to help guide and encourage grandparents to establish positive and successful relationships with their grandchildren and the rest of their families.
Click here to read A Grandparent's Guide to Autism.
Click here to read a special letter from Autism Speaks Co-founders Suzanne and Bob Wright, grandparents of a child with autism.
*Note: If you have a problem downloading A Grandparent's Guide to Autism, click here to download the new version of Adobe Reader free of charge.
Expert Speaks: Jennifer Krumins, B.A. Hons B. Ed., Mother, Teacher, Author
Autism & the Grandparent Connection: Practical Ways to Understand and Help Your Grandchild with Autism Spectrum Disorder
A book that helps grandparents to provide strength, support and stability to their families when they need it most. This book answers important questions: What is Autism and how does it affect my grandchild? What role should I play? How can I help without interfering?
Jennifer Krumins has also shared an article: Ten Ways to Make A Difference for Your Grandchild with Autism.
Click here to read her article. To learn more about Jennifer and view more of her resources, visit her website www.autismaspirations.com.
Topic of the Week: The Grandparent Connection in Families Affected by Autism
Each week, the Autism Speaks Family Services team asks families to share their tips and experiences related to a specific subject matter. Like the parents of children with autism, grandparents can have different reactions and responses when they learn their grandchild was diagnosed with autism. This week's Topic of the Week on the Autism Speaks blog asked: What was this like for you? What helped you through this difficult time? What gave you hope for the future for your family and grandchild? See a few highlights below!
I'm Grandpa to a 4-year-old autistic boy who I totally adore. I'm the "go-to" person when his Mom is struggling to handle the work and pressures of William's conditions. I find that I have his trust in areas where his own parents don't have the time to develop him. My license plate includes the Autism puzzle symbol and says "4Will". Together with Williams parents, his preschool teachers and me (Grandpa) we are making great strides. - Glenn
I was a teacher and had already seen the signs. It was no surprise, and I tried to help my daughter and son-in-law, who were both devastated. Everyone is on board now and my grandson is the joy of our lives. God sent him to where he would be loved and cared for. His autism is mild and he is making progress. All the credit goes to GOD.
- Sue
Click here to view all of the responses!
Grandparent Autism Network
The Grandparent Autism Network informs grandparents about autism and the medical, educational, legal and social issues that affect their families, enabling them to share how they may improve the quality of life for their children and grandchildren. Activities include social events for grandparents and grandchildren and advocacy efforts to increase support for autism causes. Networking together, grandparents are a vital resource for autism ...and each other.
Click here to visit the GAN website.
Stories from Grandparents
"I may not know the medical or psychological terms or explanations for Riley's mystery, but I know deep inside that he is an amazing young boy who loves me, and I love him. After all, he is my grandson."
- Craig Brady, the father of Autism Speaks Walk Coordinator Tricia Nelson, on life as a grandfather to her son Riley. Click here to read other testimonials from grandparents of children with autism.
Resources of the Month
Letters to Sam: A Grandfather's Lessons on Love, Loss, and the Gifts of Life
by Daniel Gottlieb
A collection of letters from radio host, newspaper columnist, and psychologist Dr. Dan Gottlieb to his grandson Sam, who has autism. Gottlieb is a quadriplegic, and through these letters, he shares wise words of wisdom and important life lessons with his grandson.
Grandparenting A Child with Special Needs
by Charlotte E. Thompson, MD
This book provides guidance on how to give grandchildren with special needs the love and care they deserve and provide their parents with the additional support that they often need. Topics covered include the medical, emotional, and practical aspects of the grandparenting role as well as how to access resources -- and how to have fun and quality time with a grandchild with a disability.
GKSN: Grandparents of Kids with Special Needs
If you have a grandchild with special needs, no one will understand your joys and concerns better than another grandparent. On our simple website, you'll have a chance to meet other grandparents through our Yahoogroup or Facebook groups, share ideas for supporting your kids and grandkids, and even post pictures of you and your grandkids!
Grandparent's Guide to Autism Spectrum Disorders: Making the Most of the Time at Nana's House
by Nancy Mucklow
Nancy Mucklow's book serves as a practical guide to turning grandparents' concern, confusion and initial sadness for their grandchild with ASD into a relationship of acceptance, confidence and realistic expectations. Full of intriguing and thought-provoking anecdotes and rules of thumb, Grandparent's Guide to ASD includes tried-and-true recommendations on how to deal with sensory issues, new and unfamiliar environments, dietary considerations, emotional meltdowns, communication, selecting the right toys, participating in school and family events... and much more.
Click here to send an Autism Speaks Grandparents Day eCard.
Click here to learn about our Illinois Chapter's Fearless Grandparents Against Autism support group!


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Global Moisture Curing Adhesive Market is expected to reach USD 7.21 billion by 2025, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Utilization of automotive product has been a major driving factor for market growth. Consumption of moisture curing adhesive services has increased owing to the growing need for protection of products from moisture.
Moisture curing adhesive services have various uses in in construction, housing, electrical & electronics, and industrial sectors. It is also utilized in printing & coating, decorative, furnishing, flooring, automotive, transportation, packaging, coating on woods, metals, plastics, paper, corks, industrial inks, and heavy machinery.
Automotive application segment is projected to have the highest growth rate over the forecast period. The segment is expected to grow with an estimated CAGR of 7.0% over the next eight years. Vehicle manufacturing companies depend on adhesive innovation as a settled part of their production line. In every vehicle, normally 15 kg of different moisture curing adhesives are utilized to mount and assemble an immense collection of parts. These factors are expected to propel the automotive application segment growth over the next eight years.
Full Research Report On Global Moisture Curing Adhesive Market Analysis:
U.S. moisture curing adhesive market revenue by chemistry, 2014 – 2025 (USD Million)
Further key findings from the report suggest:
- The global moisture curing adhesive demand in terms of volume was USD 485.5 million in 2016 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.2% from 2017 to 2025
- Polyurethane emerged as the largest chemistry segment in 2016 and is estimated to generate revenue over USD 2.78 billion by 2025
- Cyanoacrylate is anticipated to be the fastest growing service segment over the next eight years and is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 6.9%
- Global moisture curing adhesive demand in construction application was USD 1.02 billion in 2016 and is anticipated to witness steady growth over the next eight years
- The U.S. automotive moisture curing adhesive market in applications category was worth USD 0.82 billion and is estimated to reach USD 1.40 billion by 2025
- The Asia Pacific region is anticipated to witness high growth at a CAGR of 7.1% by 2025. Developing economies in the region, including India and China, have been experiencing strong economic growth, which is expected to drive automotive and construction market over the next eight years
- Key players of the industry include H.B. Fuller, 3M, The DOW chemical company, Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, and Bostik SA. These major players are often indulged in mergers, joint ventures, & acquisitions, in order to expand their product portfolio and gain market share
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Global moisture curing adhesive market revenue by application, 2016 (%)
Grand View Research has segmented the Global Moisture Curing Adhesive Market on the basis of service, application, and region:
Chemistry Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2014 – 2025)
- Polyurethane
- Silicone
- Cyanoacrylate
- Polyolefin
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- Construction
- Automotive
- Wood working
- Textile
- Others
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- North America
- Canada
- Mexico
- Europe
- Germany
- France
- Asia Pacific
- China
- Japan
- India
- Central & South America
- Middle East & Africa
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SunTrust is the latest bank to drop detested debit card fees
SunTrust Banks is the latest to back down.
The Atlanta-based bank has rescinded the $5 monthly fee it imposed on checking account customers who used their debit card to buy something. Anything.
SunTrust, which has 1,661 branches from Florida to Maryland, went so far as to say it would refund any debit card fees its customers have already paid.
"We've listened to our clients' feedback and will provide the convenience and security of check cards at no additional charge as part of all of our checking accounts," Brad Dinsmore, the bank's consumer banking and private wealth management executive, said in a statement released Monday.
Several big national and regional banks have come under withering criticism for trying to impose such a fee in the first place.
The banks did so after losing a bruising legislative and regulatory battle with retailers, who persuaded the government to cap "swipe fees" for debit card purchases at 24 cents a purchase.
That was just over half of what banks had been charging stores.
When banks tried to make up the lost revenue from checking account holders, their customers pushed back, with one Los Angles art gallery owner organizing Bank Transfer Day.
More than 68,000 like-minded customers have said they'll close their accounts at big banks and move their money to credit unions or smaller community banks this Saturday.
SunTrust's decision follows on the heels of word Friday that JPMorgan Chase & Co. will end its test of $3 monthly debit card fees, which it rolled out in Georgia and northern Wisconsin earlier this year.
Shortly after that Wells Fargo & Co. said it was ditching plans to test a $3 monthly debit card fee in Georgia, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon and Washington.
Those decisions leave only two major banks standing by the fee.
Regions Bank has already begun charging a $4 monthly debit card fee on its LifeGreen Checking accounts, and there's no indication that the southern bank based in Birmingham, Ala., is rethinking that decision.
Bank of America seems to be having some second thoughts about the $5 debit card feel it's supposed to roll out nationwide in early 2012.
Unnamed sources have told several financial news sites that it's considering changes in the rules that would exempt most customers from paying the fee.
But so far no official announcement from the bank's Charlotte, N.C., headquarters.
I also have to wonder whether Regions and Bank of America want to be the only major banks charging such a fee.
It gives every bank they're competing against for checking account customers a clear advantage that they're taking full advantage of right now.
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Pride at the White House
The Stonewall Riots of 1969 -- when patrons at a New York city gay bar fought back against police brutality and harassment and set in motion a wave of activism -- have been commemorated in various ways. There have been protests, rallies, academic lectures and parties. Today is the first time Stonewall will be remembered in the tony quarters of the White House.
I have to admit I was ambivalent when I received the invitation, with its fancy curlicue script (truly, just like my sister's wedding announcement) and a return address that read simply "The White House." The problem is that I haven't been as excited as I'd like to be about President Obama. I'd been excited by Candidate Obama. His campaign invited people like me and my husband Doug -- gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender Americans -- into his aspirational vision of America the Possible. But, as President Obama, he has presided over an administration that has stumbled -- sometimes symbolically, sometimes substantially -- in its commitment to include us on the agenda.
Indeed, some gay community members advocated boycotting the White House's Stonewall event. "Co-optation by Cocktails," read one blog post. "Traitors," blathered another. While my heart wasn't filled with such animus, just disappointment, I could understand their anger.
When I told my 17-year-old son Javier about the reception, he could sense that I was torn. From across the dinner table, he looked straight at me: "Papi, you need to go to the White House, and you need to take me. It's the President." Not persuaded by that one, kid. "It's the President, and he needs to see our family, too. To remind him that we're counting on him."
What's true for President Obama is also true for those Americans who still struggle with stereotypes and misperceptions about gay and transgender people. We know that interpersonal connections -- getting to know gay people, their lives, their struggles and concerns -- are one of the most important ways for everyday Americans to understand that we are in every family, in every workplace, on every street. And that we're counting on them to value our contributions, too, and to support our equal treatment.
It's why, even in a place like my home state of Massachusetts -- where I was able to marry my husband in 2004 -- these conversations are still necessary. Even in Massachusetts, where a gay family like ours is virtually equal under state law (though not under federal law), we see our two sons growing up around stereotyped images, abusive language and unfortunate abhorrence of people like their two dads. Legal advances help, but full equality requires us to move our culture through each personal Stonewall -- though conversations, through storytelling, and through media representations that move us toward ever greater regard for the dignity and value of all people.
"Stonewall" has come to mean many things to many people. For me, it commemorates the moment in time when my powder blue Homecoming tux got soiled with the Coca-Cola that Brad the Surfer poured on me in front of the cheerleaders, just before hurling an f-lettered epithet at me in front of half the school. It wasn't the first time I'd been called that hurtful name, but for the first time I answered back: "Yes, I am, Brad -- and so what?" Instead of feeling afraid, I felt wonderful. Elated. I was sitting on top of the world. My own personal Stonewall.
But, as my son made me realize, commemorating the Stonewall Riots isn't about, or just about, our own liberation. It is a call to action for each of us to change the world by telling our stories. Speaking up so that Stonewall can become no longer a part of our present, but truly a part of our history.
The writer is the incoming president of the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) and a former Massachusetts state senator.
For more Post opinions on the Stonewall anniversary, Michael Hamill Remaley's Stonewall Baby, All Grown Up and our interview with former soldier Anthony Woods.


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It would appear that this fashion week is the place to unveil new hair colours, as Lady Gaga revealed a flame-haired do leaving Balenciaga's offices in Paris, France, on Saturday (March 7).
Even with her new hair colour, my eyes were firmly on her uber-chic Martin Grant Spring 2015 look, which for me is one of her best yet.
Harking back to the Swinging Sixties, this sleek and sophisticated tailored trend-transcending look with sensually flowing lines should've been hemmed to fit properly, but I swooned nonetheless.
I always say that Gaga is at her best when she's not overdressing or attention seeking, and this very much proves that point.
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Barnes Garage Demolition NearingPosted:
DECATUR-The Barnes Parking Garage on Franklin Street downtown has certainly seen better days. There's been a demolition notice from the city since 2009 and the peeling paint, random bits of concrete and scaffolding are more than an eyesore, but unsafe for cars to park inside and a possible threat to people walking by.
Now City Manager Ryan McCrady says, that structure will be coming down soon. They are right now working on bids for demolition. And he says because of the Franklin Street phase of the streetscape project, that garage needs to come down this winter.
He says however, it will be a challenge.
"We have to be very, very careful," McCrady says. "It's basically surgery by backhoe. There are some heating and air conditioning and ventilation units that sit on the deck of the parking garage that support the two buildings."
Not only do they have to move those units to the Barnes Citizen's Building, they also don't want to damage any buildings nearby. He says the whole thing is likely to cost hundreds of thousand of dollars.
The city doesn't own this building or the land it sits on, but is in charge of demolition. McCrady says if all goes according to plan, backhoes could be demolishing the building this December.


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How is a Potato Like a Nonprofit? editor notes issue #91
Take a good look at a potato. Imagine trying to understand a potato. You can examine it, read about it, read an evaluation of it, and yet fail to get even a glimpse into a potato. To understand a potato, you have to get your hands dirty (literally) and make it into french fries, mashed potatoes, latkes, potato chips, potato salad, or this editor's favorite, hash browns.
In other words, you can't understand a potato without getting inside it and changing it. And how did you learn to understand nonprofits?
This issue: report from the 900-respondent study of nonprofit CFOs, how to hold a meeting via conference call, contest winners, volunteer insurance, humor columnist Vu Le (yay!) and Nonprofit Conference Call Bingo. Have a great autumn. Oh, and Susan Sanow -- Blue Avocado's project manager -- and I love hearing from so many of you. --Jan Masaoka


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Sustainability adds a feel-good factor to investing
Many of us hold strong views about social and environmental sustainability. If that sounds like you, it's possible to tailor your portfolio to reflect your values - and it doesn't have to mean putting up with low returns. A new report shows ethical investing can be good for your hip pocket as well as the planet.
'Responsible' investing is all about putting your money into sustainable assets and enterprises as a way of supporting a healthier economy, society and environment. It may mean investing in alternate energies for example, while shunning industries that can harm people or the environment like weapons, tobacco and gambling.
This style of investing is heating up faster than global warming. Responsible investment represents around half of all professionally managed assets in Australia, and chances are this figure could climb higher.
Some investors may be concerned that taking an ethical approach could mean sacrificing decent returns. However, a new report by the Responsible Investment Association Australasia has put this view to the bullet (not that they're pro guns).
The study found that managed Australian share funds following a responsible investment strategy notched up average annual returns of 13.0% over the past five years. That's well above the 11.6% average return recorded by the S&P ASX 300 Accumulation Index. It's a similar story over the past 10 years, with responsible Aussie share funds recording average returns of 6.3% annually compared to 4.4% across the broader market.
Clearly, doing the right thing by the planet can also be good for your wealth.
If you're keen to match investments with personal ethics, one option is to invest directly in companies you believe are making a positive contribution to the environment and sustainability.
A potentially easier alternative is to invest in a managed fund with socially responsible or ethical investment options. There's no shortage to choose from with 77 Australian asset fund managers having signed up to the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment.
You can even extend ethical investing to your retirement nest egg. Among Australia's top 50 super funds, 70% have some level of commitment to responsible investing.
If responsible investing is something you're interested in, be sure to check the principles underpinning the fund to make sure they are in line with your own views.
And while investing responsibly may add the feel-good factor to your portfolio don't overlook the basics. Check the fund fees – those that apply on a regular basis plus any fees charged if you bail out of the fund. Regardless of the fund's approach to investing, it may not offer a sustainable means of wealth creation if you're being slugged with over the top fees.
Paul Clitheroe is a founding director of financial planning firm ipac, Chairman of the Australian Government Financial Literacy Board and chief commentator for Money Magazine.
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TRENTON – An Assembly panel approved legislation today to implement an important component of the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The bill, A-3186 would establish a health insurance exchange, creating access to insurance for both consumers and small businesses.
"This is a major step toward our goal of providing quality and affordable health care to everyone in our state," said Assemblyman Upendra Chivukula (D-Middlesex/Somerset). "In the long-run, it will improve lives and save money by providing access to much-needed preventative care instead of costly emergency room visits."
The bill's sponsors said the legislation would also position New Jersey to help working people and small businesses receive millions of dollars in available federal tax credits and subsidies. Approval of the legislation comes on the heels of a new WNYC/Rutgers-Eagleton Poll that shows that 63 percent of New Jerseyans now support the federal health care law.
According to the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services, in the last year, 29 states received over $700 million in grants to establish health insurance exchanges, which will give American families and small businesses a wide-range of health insurance options through competitive health care marketplaces. The Congressional Budget Office estimates that the law will reduce the number of uninsured by 32 million by 2019 while reducing the deficit by $124 billion during this time period.
Under the bill, the New Jersey Health Benefit Exchange would be established independently within the Department of Banking and Insurance (DOBI) and governed by a board of directors consisting of 10 members.
The board would be in charge of setting up the exchange, facilitating the purchase of coverage under health benefits plans, working with participating employers to enroll their employees in qualified plans, establishing a customer service center, applying for any available federal and private foundation grants, and creating various health plans, including a Basic Health Plan, as required by the federal law, that would enable individuals with incomes between 133% and 200% of the federal poverty level to purchase essential health benefits with the help of federal funds.
"As elected officials, one of the most fundamental obligations we have to our citizens is to ensure their well being," said Assemblyman John Wisniewski (D-Middlesex). "Ultimately, this exchange will help cap a century-long quest to provide access to quality health care for everyone in this country."
Eligible employers would include, beginning no later than January 1, 2014, employers with at least two but not more than 50 employees, and beginning no later than January 1, 2016, employers with at least 51 but not more than 100 employees; and, may include, beginning on January 1, 2017, employers with more than 100 employees.
New Jersey must have a working exchange by January 2014 to comply with and capitalize on the national healthcare reform law.
The bill was approved 6-4 by the Assembly Health and Senior Services Committee and now awaits final legislative consideration by the full Assembly.
A similar measure (A-2171) had been passed by both houses of the legislature earlier this year, only to be vetoed by Governor Christie, citing a pending Supreme Court ruling on the federal law. In June the high court upheld the law as constitutional, paving the way for states to begin implementation.
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Islam Does Not Hate Us Despite What Trump Says
March 15, 2016
Once again, Donald Trump has tried to simplify the issue of extremism in the Islamic world by simply suggesting that Islam "hates" the United States.
As a Muslim-American, I don't think Islam hates America. In fact, Islam requires of its followers to obey the laws of their country of residence. The Prophet Muhammad said loyalty to one's nation is part of one's faith. Since its inception, Islam has been a champion of religious freedom. During Prophet Muhammad's time, religious freedom was granted to anyone who chose not to convert to Islam. This is further confirmed by the Holy Quran, the Islamic scripture, that says that there is no compulsion in religion (2:256).
While I firmly believe that Islam is not at odds with the western values, I do think as a religion, it disagrees with the bigotry and prejudice Trump is trying to promote. And just because Islamic values disagree with Trump's racist beliefs, it doesn't mean that Islam hates him or anyone else. In fact, by saying that "Islam hates us," Trump is using his beliefs to speak for billion plus Muslims— something that most of us find very troubling.
Trump wants to use broad brush strokes to paint an inaccurate picture of certain minority groups— one that defines these people by stereotypes and by his own divisive beliefs. By doing that, he is not only putting millions of American citizens at risk, he is also paving the way for disunity among the nation. The Holy Quran is clear about this: "And when it is said to them, 'Create not disorder on Earth,' they say: 'We are only promoters of peace.'"
However, Trump and his supporters are completely blind to the prejudice and racism they exude, and think of themselves as those who are waging a war on "political correctness." This reminds me of a verse from the Quran that says, "Beware! It is surely they who create disorder, but they do not perceive it," (2:12-13).
Trump and his supporters see the refugees from Syria and other Islamic countries as a threat. While I believe that caution is necessary in admitting anyone into the United States, I do think that as a powerful nation, we have a moral imperative to help those in need. Most of the people fleeing violence in Syria and other parts of the world are humans who have seen and experienced terrible atrocities. Children have been orphaned, women have been widowed. In some cases, men have faced torture before escaping the wrath of militants. Such people, who are destitute and helpless, require that the world open their arms to them— regardless of their faith or creed. Above all, they are human.
But Trump seems to focus on one point only: They are Muslim and therefore, they must be terrorists. In reality, a wealthy person like Trump, should be spending his wealth trying to better this world. Instead, he is using his power and money to marginalize people who have been forced to flee severe and intense persecution in their homelands. The Quran says, "Has thou seen him who denies judgement? That is he who drives away the orphan. And urges not the feeding of the poor…" (107:2-4).
Islam is not the only religion that decries Trump and his ideology. Any faith or belief built on reason will disagree with racism, bigotry and prejudice. The Bible reminds the followers of Moses, "When a foreigner resides among you in your land, do not mistreat them. The foreigner residing among you must be treated as your native-born. Love them as yourself, for you were foreigners in Egypt," (Leviticus, 19:33-34).
Trump and his supporters find it convenient to simplify arguments about extremism, because it's an issue that requires us to look at the big picture— something that Trump and his supporters are incapable of doing. They fail to see that poverty, ignorance and most of all, violence plays the greatest role in radicalizing people. They see the terrorists reciting Islamic slogans, but they fail to see how Islam is being used as a tool to achieve political motives. Trump and his supporters would rather blame all Muslims for the atrocities of a few, because they find it too complicated to separate good Muslims from bad Muslims. And if you can't separate the good from the bad, then all should perish, according to Trump.
When it comes to innocent people and their lives, the president of the United States can't be lazy. We need someone who will look at the big picture and truly understand all the underlying causes of extremism. We need someone who has the courage to face the truth about such complicated issues rather than hiding from the facts. We need someone who won't use simplified arguments to address issues that need greater scrutiny. Unfortunately, Trump is not that person.
The Holy Quran says, "Surely, we have created man in the best make. Then if he works inequity, We reject him as the lowest of the low," (95:4-5). While this verse can be applied to militant groups waging the war in the name of Islam, it can also be applied to politicians who use their power to marginalize and hurt innocent people.
Huma Munir is an ESL teacher in San Antonio ISD, Texas and a member of Teach for America, San Antonio. She serves as the local media secretary for Ahmadiyya Muslim Women Association in Austin, Texas. You can follow Huma on Twitter.
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Donald Trump's Jihad on Pope Francis
February 18, 2016
Payback is a bitch–especially when dished out by the Pope! For years Donald Trump has questioned President Obama's Christian faith. In fact, "question" is too mild. Trump, when not waging his racist birther campaign, tried his best to paint Obama as a Muslim.
For example in 2011, Trump stated on Obama's failure at that time to produce his long form birth certificate: "He may have one, but there's something on that, maybe religion, maybe it says he is a Muslim."
In 2012, Trump tweeted: "Does Madonna know something we all don't about Barack? At a concert she said "we have a black Muslim in the White House."
And just two weeks ago when Obama made his first U.S. mosque visit, Trump commented, "maybe he feels comfortable there."
But when the Pope now suggests that Trump is not a Christian because of his heartless views about Latino immigrants, he loses it! (And add to that Trump has also questioned the religious beliefs of both Ben Carson and Ted Cruz.)
So what did the Pope say exactly about Trump? Well when his Holiness was asked about Trump vowing to deport 11 million undocumented immigrants and build a wall on the US-Mexican border, he responded: "A person who thinks only about building walls...and not building bridges, is not Christian."
But the Pope then qualified his remarks by saying, "I say only that this man is not Christian if he has said things like that." Adding, "We must see if he said things in that way and in this I give the benefit of the doubt."
Trump's response to these comments was not only laughably hypocritical given what he had done to Obama, but actually on the verge of being unhinged. (Which is par for the course with Trump lately- even Rush Limbaugh said this week that Trump has "emotional incontinence" and was out of control at last week's GOP debate.)
Trump responded by first calling the Pope's words "disgraceful." But then he added bizarrely and what almost seems like Trump's fantasy revenge plot: "If and when the Vatican is attacked by ISIS...I can promise you that the Pope would have only wished and prayed that Donald Trump would have been President because this would not have happened."
First off what does ISIS attacking Rome have to do with building a wall on the US-Mexican border?! Anyone?! It's gibberish but it's still alarming that Trump is saying if he isn't elected President, the Pope could be killed.
For a guy struggling to prove he has the temperament to be President, lashing out that the Pontiff doesn't help. And instead of Trump backing down, his supporters are doubling down. Alarmingly Trump's supporters have been spewing vile anti-Catholic and anti-Pope remarks in the comments sections of articles about the story.
And then in a stunning display of intellectual dishonesty, Trump's minions are claiming that the Vatican has a wall so why can't America? Hey geniuses, the Pope was using a metaphor. When he said, "A person who thinks only about building walls...and not building bridges," do you think the Pope was also demanding that Trump build a "bridge"?
Of course not. Pope Francis was using a metaphor- just like we see so often in the Bible, a book I doubt Trump knows much about. For example lets look at this famous Biblical metaphor where Jesus stated: "I am the Light of the world." (John 8:12) Was Jesus boasting that he's a huge table lamp that when switches on is like the sun plus ten?! Think of his electric bills?!
The Pope was clearly saying that the hate Trump has spewed about Mexicans is not following the teachings of Jesus Christ. After all the Pope was on a flight home from Mexico and had just celebrated a mass approximately 300 feet from the US-Mexico border.
So is the Pope right that a man who has spewed lies about Mexicans (calling them "rapists") and who wants to rip 11 million undocumented immigrants including children out of their homes and deport them is not following the teachings of Jesus Christ? Well I for one will defer to his Holiness on this.
Will Trump's slamming of the Pope hurt him politically? Not according to Sean Hannity who thinks that Trump will get a three or four point bump in the polls from this incident. Hannity argues that any time a foreign leader gets involved U.S. politics that is what typically happens.
That may happen. But what Hannity is missing- among many other things – was Trump's response. If Trump had simply stated, "Well I respectfully disagree with the Pope," he very well could be correct. But I doubt Trump gets a bump for slamming a wildly popular Pope for simply calling for him to follow the teachings of Jesus Christ.
We will all know in a few days how this plays out, but I bet Trump is thinking of adding the Pope to his promised Muslim ban.
Dean Obeidallah is the Editor of The Dean's Report, host of SiriusXM radio's "The Dean Obeidallah Show" and a columnist for The Daily Beast. Follow him on Twitter.
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Donald Trump's War on Comedy
Just when you thought Donald Trump couldn't possibly slither to a lower level, he has done it. The paradoxically thin-skinned, yet leather-faced Trump announced Monday that he's going to sue comedian Bill Maher for $5 million dollars in essence because of a joke Maher told mocking The Donald.
What led to Trump getting his hair all in a wad? It all started in January when Bill Maher was on "The Tonight Show" and joked that Trump was the, "spawn of his mother having sex with an orangutan." Maher's reasoning was that the only thing in nature that has the same orange-ish color hair as Trump is an orangutan, hence, Trump must be part orangutan. A split screen of Trump and orangutan did reveal an uncanny resemblance.
Maher, to the delight of "The Tonight Show" audience, then offered to donate $5 million dollars to charity if Trump produced his birth certificate. (This $5 million number was the same amount Trump had offered in October to donate to charity if President Obama would produce his passport and college records.)
Maher even suggested some appropriate charities that Trump could donate the millions to such as, "The Hair Club for Men or the Institute for incorrigible douche baggery." (Pretty sure Lance Armstrong is also in that Institute.)
Trump, instead of simply ignoring this joke like all other billionaires would, actually responded by producing his birth certificate to prove that he was 100% human. (Call me a "Trumper," but I'm still not buying it's a real birth certificate.)
Trump then demanded Maher pay up on the "offer." Since Maher has refused to pay, Trump is now filing a lawsuit versus Maher for $5 million dollars.
Who except a publicity craving, megalomaniac could think Maher's joke was a valid offer to pay $5 million dollars?! I'm a former lawyer, I can tell you it's highly unlikely that any judge would find that Maher's joke was intended by him to be a binding offer to enter into a contract with Trump. When you look at the context of the "offer" and the place it was told- "The Tonight Show"- most rational people would understand it was a joke.
Obviously, Donald Trump's goal here- as with most things - is to attract press. He's like a vampire who needs publicity instead of blood to survive. (Clearly his hair has been dead for years.) If we collectively ignored Trump, he might actually wither away like a vampire exposed to sunlight. And, to be honest, I would usually encourage us all to just that.
But to me, Trump has a more sinister goal with this lawsuit: To send a message that if you tell jokes about The Donald that he doesn't like, he may sue you. Like a dictator in a third world country, his majesty Donald Trump tells us all that if we mock him, we will be punished.
Look, if you are a public figure who has thrust yourself into the spotlight like the publicity whore Trump has, you will be the subject of jokes. That comes with the territory. But Trump hates being mocked. Think back to the White House Correspondent's Dinner in 2011 when SNL's Seth Meyers crushed Trump in a sea of ridiculing jokes. Trump should have simply laughed and tipped his hair to Seth.
Instead, Trump didn't crack a smile. As the audience laughed at Trump, he increasingly looked angry. The Donald later lashed out at Seth mocking his delivery of jokes. Trump even called Seth a "stutterer." Not sure where he heard Seth stutter – maybe there's an echo in Trump's empty head.
The media should not dismiss this lawsuit by Trump as simply another pathetic and desperate attempt at publicity. It's more dangerous than that. It's an attack on comedy. It's an attack on freedom of expression.
My hope is that comedians, and non-comedians alike, will not back down to Trump. Instead, I propose that we make it a daily ritual to mock Trump on Twitter. In fact lets have a "Ridicule Trump Day" later this week on Twitter-Trump's Twitter handle is @realDonaldTrump.
We shouldn't cower from this orange haired, leather faced billionaire bully. Instead we should respond in the very way he hates most: By mocking him. He can't sue all of us! (Right?)


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New Album / Beauty in Commotion / May 6
Excited to announce the release of our new album "Beauty in Commotion" – available worldwide May 6.
Wonder what we have been working on the last year or so?
Well, here it is for you to check out, brand new music form our forthcoming album – Beauty In Commotion.
The songs were written at our place in Los Feliz, California – we would set up and work out the songs together, playing in the living room (sure the neighbors were just thrilled about that). Then we started recording at home with whatever gear we could throw together. After getting the basics down we stepped up and headed into the Secret Society Studio in Portland, Oregon. Handed off what we had put down to our mix master Nate Anderson in Michigan and there you have it.
We are so excited that we can finally share this music with you – hope you dig it as much as we do.
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1. Re: Migrate a single drive to RAID 0 (two drives)Fred_Intel Apr 9, 2012 4:41 PM (in response to andrewbadge)
It is possible to migrate to a RAID 0 or RAID 5 volume with the chipset that comes in that motherboard. When the software says "All data will be lost" it will preserve the information that is in one of the Hard Drives (you will be able to choose which Hard Drive you want to preserve) and the information in the other Hard Drive will be deleted. Most of the time the system disk is the one that is going to be preserved since it is the one that has the Operating System. Check the following links, and you will be able to know how to setup this migration. Please read all the links before you change anything in your system.
Set up a RAID-Ready system: http://www.intel.com/support/chipsets/imsm/sb/CS-022830.htm
Supported RAID migration: http://www.intel.com/support/chipsets/imsm/sb/CS-020674.htm
Troubleshooting RAID migration issues: http://www.intel.com/support/chipsets/imsm/sb/CS-029274.htm
Intel Rapid Storage Technology User Guide: http://download.intel.com/support/chipsets/imsm/sb/irst_user_guide.pdf
The Operating System you are using on this system is not supported under Intel Desktop chipsets so; we cannot guarantee everything will work fine under Windows Server. Please check with the manufacturer of the motherboard the supported operating systems.
2. Re: Migrate a single drive to RAID 0 (two drives)NMRAcer Jul 7, 2015 5:51 PM (in response to andrewbadge)
I have tried almost every guide available on the internet and couldn't find anything that worked until I stumbled upon a little gem over at Microsoft of all places! The solution is actually quite simple, if not a little time consuming.
1) Go into your registry and enable the RAID storage drivers. (Microsoft) This is actually where most people run into a brick wall. Windows has to load the RAID drivers during the start-up sequence in order to properly use a RAID array.
- Exit all Windows-based programs.
- Click Start, type regedit in the Start Search box, and then press ENTER.
- If you receive the User Account Control dialog box, click Continue.
- Locate and then click the following registry subkey:
- In the pane on the right side, right-click Start in the Name column, and then click Modify.
- In the Value data box, type 0, and then click OK.
- On the File menu, click Exit to close Registry Editor.
2) Make a backup. Safety is paramount, after all.
3) Restart your computer, enter the BIOS, and change the storage option to RAID.
4) Depending on your RAID controller, you might have the option to choose which drive will be the "host" drive. If, like me, your controller says all data will be erased you will need to ensure that you have a good backup just in case things go awry. In any case, once the array is created, Windows should attempt to load without immediately going to the BSOD (Blue Screen of Death) since we enabled RAID storage drivers in step 1.
5) If you're using two new drives, you can simply migrate/clone your system to the new array with whatever software you prefer (I like EaseUS). If you slapped a new drive together with your old drive to create a new array you'll have to cross your fingers that the controller detects the data and rebuilds during the restart or just restore your backup to the newly created RAID. Once again, since the OS was configured with RAID storage drivers activated it will start up with no issues and you've lost no data in the process!
The key to this entire process is step 1!


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AssemblyVersionAttribute Class
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Specifies the version of the assembly being attributed.
Assembly: mscorlib (in mscorlib.dll)
Initializes a new instance of the AssemblyVersionAttribute class with the version number of the assembly being attributed.
This API supports the product infrastructure and is not intended to be used directly from your code. Returns a value that indicates whether this instance is equal to a specified object.(Inherited from Attribute.)
Returns the hash code for this instance.(Inherited from Attribute.)
When overridden in a derived class, indicates whether the value of this instance is the default value for the derived class.(Inherited from Attribute.)
When overridden in a derived class, returns a value that indicates whether this instance equals a specified object.(Inherited from Attribute.)
Returns a string that represents the current object.(Inherited from Object.)
|_Attribute.GetIDsOfNames(Guid, IntPtr, UInt32, UInt32, IntPtr)
Maps a set of names to a corresponding set of dispatch identifiers.(Inherited from Attribute.)
|_Attribute.GetTypeInfo(UInt32, UInt32, IntPtr)
Retrieves the type information for an object, which can be used to get the type information for an interface.(Inherited from Attribute.)
Retrieves the number of type information interfaces that an object provides (either 0 or 1).(Inherited from Attribute.)
|_Attribute.Invoke(UInt32, Guid, UInt32, Int16, IntPtr, IntPtr, IntPtr, IntPtr)
Provides access to properties and methods exposed by an object.(Inherited from Attribute.)
The AssemblyVersionAttribute attribute is used to assign a version number to an assembly. That version number is then stored with the assembly's metadata.
The assembly version number is part of an assembly's identity and plays a key part in binding to the assembly and in version policy. The default version policy for the runtime is that applications run only with the versions they were built and tested with, unless overridden by explicit version policy in configuration files (the application configuration file, the publisher policy file, and the computer's administrator configuration file). See Assemblies in the Common Language Runtime for more information.
Version checking only occurs with strong-named assemblies.
The version number has four parts, as follows:
<major version>.<minor version>.<build number>.<revision>
All components of the version must be integers greater than or equal to 0. Metadata restricts the major, minor, build, and revision components for an assembly to a maximum value of UInt16.MaxValue - 1. If a component exceeds this value, a compilation error occurs.
You can specify all the values or you can accept the default build number, revision number, or both by using an asterisk (*). For example, [assembly:AssemblyVersion("22.214.171.124")] indicates 2 as the major version, 3 as the minor version, 25 as the build number, and 1 as the revision number. A version number such as [assembly:AssemblyVersion("1.2.*")] specifies 1 as the major version, 2 as the minor version, and accepts the default build and revision numbers. A version number such as [assembly:AssemblyVersion("1.2.15.*")] specifies 1 as the major version, 2 as the minor version, 15 as the build number, and accepts the default revision number. The default build number increments daily. The default revision number is the number of seconds since midnight local time (without taking into account time zone adjustments for daylight saving time), divided by 2.
If you specify an asterisk for the build number, you cannot specify a revision number.
The assembly major and minor versions are used as the type library version number when the assembly is exported. Some COM hosts do not accept type libraries with the version number 0.0. Therefore, if you want to expose an assembly to COM clients, set the assembly version explicitly to 1.0 in the AssemblyVersionAttribute page for projects created outside Visual Studio 2005 and with no AssemblyVersionAttribute specified. Do this even when the assembly version is 0.0. All projects created in Visual Studio 2005 have a default assembly version of 1.0.*.
To get the name of an assembly you have loaded, call GetName on the assembly to get an AssemblyName, and then get the Version property. To get the name of an assembly you have not loaded, call GetAssemblyName from your client application to check the assembly version that your application uses.
The AssemblyVersionAttribute attribute can only be applied once. Some Visual Studio project templates already include the attribute. In those projects, adding the attribute in code causes a compiler error.
The following example uses the AssemblyVersionAttribute attribute to assign a version number to an assembly. At compile time, this version information is stored with the assembly's metadata. At run time, the example retrieves the value of the Type.Assembly property on a type found in the assembly to get a reference to the executing assembly, and it retrieves the assembly's version information from the Version property of the AssemblyName object returned by the Assembly.GetName method.
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Sales of existing homes slumped sharply in most of metropolitan Baltimore last month, but a local economist said that it's too soon to assume the dip means the end of the recent, fragile recovery of the local real-estate market.
The number of homes put under sale of contract fell 17 percent in June, compared with June 1990, according to the Greater Baltimore Board of Realtors, whose figures cover Baltimore and Baltimore, Carroll, Harford, Howard and Kent counties.
Anne Arundel County has its own board of Realtors, independent of the Greater Baltimore Board, which reports sales results for Anne Arundel. Those figures are due out today.


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Lola Montez: A Life
Lola Montez was caustic about the biographies that accumulated in her lifetime, accusing them of bearing no more resemblance to her than to the man in the moon. The inaccurate biographies continued after her death in New York in 1861. Typical is Edmund B. d'Auvergne's account, published in London in 1909, of the Spanish dancer who caused the abdication of a besotted King Ludwig I of Bavaria. It is fulsomely lubricious, in the Edwardian mode. He depicts her as the last of the long and illustrious line of women, including Aspasia and Cleopatra, before whom kings bent the knee in homage. There's a sense of male complicity in his description of Lola as "a splendid animal, always doing what she wished to do."
Even Lola Montez's latest biographer, Bruce Seymour, seems a little more sexually partial than he should be. He admits, in a coy confession in his preface, that his friends now see him as Lola's final victim, "seduced by charms that transcend time." But in spite of (or because of) Bruce's obvious emotional involvement with the castanet-clicking, pistol-packing Lola, this is the first biography that benefits from systematic professional research. Seymour, a lawyer and nineteenth-century scholar, has discovered in the King Ludwig I Archive in the Bavarian State Library some of the most fascinating records of European royal intrigue to emerge in recent years.
Not least of his achievements in this excellent biography has been in unraveling the lies and the disguises of that queen of obfuscation, Montez herself. The beautiful Spaniard Donna Maria Dolores de Porris y Montez made her debut on June 3, 1843, at Her Majesty's Theatre in London. She wore a tight black velvet bodice, a swishing red, blue, and purple skirt, and a long black lace mantilla, and performed a quasi-Spanish dance, "El Oleano," sandwiched between acts of Rossini's Barber of Seville.
Lola Montez was not Spanish. She was born in southern Ireland. Her dancing techniques had been acquired only a few months before her inaugural performance from a Spanish dancing master based in London, bolstered by a short visit to Cadiz. Already the hissing was beginning. When it came to hissing Lola Montez would develop the hide of a rhinoceros. Gentlemen in the audience, recognizing the real Lola, complained to the management that this was not the tragic widow of Don Diego Leon, the rebel hero who had died in an attempted putsch against the oppressive Spanish court, but the notorious divorcée Mrs. James.
Does Seymour quite comprehend the Irish gift for fabrication? Lola turned Irish blarney into a fine art. She was born Eliza Gilbert. Her mother, herself the illegitimate daughter of a prominent Cork family, was pregnant when she married in Christ Church, Cork, at the age of fourteen. Eliza's father was an ensign in the British army, a handsome boyish figure with light-blond side whiskers and an elegant moustache. Parade-ground trimness was always to excite her. Two of her husbands, and several of her lovers, were personable British…
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Activision Blizzard posts wider loss
Company lost $286 million in fiscal fourth quarterActivision Blizzard posted a wider loss on Wednesday while tagging some of its corporate cash for a shareholder dividend.
The company has $2.7 billion in cash and no debt. Activision Blizzard also has authorized a $1 billion share buyback.
The video game company behind the "Guitar Hero," "Call of Duty" and "World of Warcraft" franchises lost $286 million in the fiscal fourth quarter. That compared with a $72 million loss a year ago. Revenue fell 5% to $1.6 billion.
Shares of Activision Blizzard rose a nickel to $10.10 during regular trading Wednesday and surged 8% higher after the closing bell.
In the current quarter, Activision Blizzard expects to release just one title: "How to Train Your Dragon," based on the upcoming 3D movie from DreamWorks Animation.


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Crockpot Chicken Noodle Soup
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lb Broiler-fryer; cut up, skinned
2 md Carrot; peeled and chopped
1/2 c Onion; chopped
2 Celery stalk; chopped
2 1/2 tsp. Salt (or less)
2 tsp. Dried parsley flakes
3/4 tsp. Dried marjoram leaves
1/2 tsp. Dried basil leaves
1/4 tsp. Poultry seasoning
1/4 tsp. Pepper
1 Bay leaf
2 qt ;Water
2 1/2 c Medium egg noodles; uncooked
Place first 4 ingredients in 3 1/2-quart slow cooker in order listed.
Combine salt and next 6 ingredients; sprinkle over vegetables. Add 6 cups water;
cover and cook on low setting 8 to 10 hours.
Remove chicken and bay leaf; add remaining 2 cups water. Stir in noodles and
cook, covered, on high setting 20 minutes.
Meanwhile remove bones from chicken and cut chicken into bite-size pieces. Add
to slow cooker, stir to mix. Cook 15 minutes on high setting, covered or until
noodles are tender.
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August 3, 2009
Former Lautenberg staffer named Deputy Maritime Administrator
President Obama has yet to nominate a U.S. Maritime Administrator. Meantime, though, David T. Matsuda was named Deputy Maritime Administrator by the President on July 28, 2009, and officially sworn into office on July 30, 2009.
Mr. Matsuda served as Acting Assistant Secretary for Transportation Policy from March 2009 until his appointment as Deputy. Prior to that, he spent seven years on Capitol Hill. While working in the Senate, Mr. Matsuda was engaged in the formulation and debate of most major federal transportation legislation from 2002-2009. Most recently he served as senior counsel and primary transportation advisor to U.S. Senator Frank R. Lautenberg of New Jersey.
In 2002, Mr. Matsuda became a Georgetown University Government Affairs Institute fellow on the staff of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation. From 1998 to 2002, he worked as an attorney with the safety law division of the Federal Railroad Administration.
Mr. Matsuda's home town is Apple Valley, California. He earned his B.S. in engineering from Harvey Mudd College in Claremont, CA, and his J.D. from the University of San Diego School of Law in San Diego, CA. He lives with his wife Catherine Parsons Matsuda in Washington, DC.


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The Crimes We Commit Against Our Mouth
Posted: July 1, 2010
The Crimes We Commit Against Our Mouth There are many things we do that can wreak havoc on our mouths and cause really bad breath. Millions of people commit crimes against their mouths every day and don't even realize that what they are doing is very harmful to their health. Ask yourself if you've committed any of these big no-no's: ? Using toothpaste that contains Sodium Lauryl Sulfate. The SLS additive is a common ingredient in most toothpastes on the market. It produces the foam when you brush your teeth. The foam actually provides no benefit other than to make you believe that your teeth are cleaner. In reality, SLS can lead to canker sores in the mouth! ? Chewing gum that contains sugar. Many of us chew gum to make our breath feel more fresh, but if you are chewing gum that contains sugar, you could actually make the problem of bad breath even worse. The bacteria in your mouth feed off sugar to reproduce and create more of the smelly sulfur compounds. Even more frightening is that other bacteria can use the sugars and produce glycan glands, which causes plaque and leads to tooth decay and gum disease. ? Rinsing with mouthwash that contains alcohol. Alcohol is a drying agent, which results in an increase of sulfur production in the mouth. Old-fashioned mouthwashes barely reduce the overall number of odor causing bacteria - they merely mask the problem. The companies that produce these mouthwashes use artificial flavoring and coloring that are insoluble in water, but are soluble in alcohol. Once you understand what you're doing wrong, you're already half way to curing your bad breath and having better oral health.
* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Please Note: The material on this site is provided for informational purposes only. Always consult your health care professional before beginning any new therapy.


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Hi beautiful crafters!!! We hope you are all having a wonderful Monday! The design team has some super fun projects to show you because it is...
Oh yeah, oh yeah! There was dancing in the streets when these cuties came to my house. Okay maybe more like dancing on the sidewalk next to the mailbox, but you get the idea.
I used my favorite new set called "Color My World" ECKKKK!!!!
Yeah isn't this stamp set the cutest?!?!?! Be sure to keep checking the blog because all the ladies created some amazing inspiration for you!
The new stamps will be available at the Pretty Cute Stamps Store VERY SOON! Be sure to join us on Facebook to see all the sneak peeks and the blog hop!


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From Suffolk University:
A bellwether is an area of a state that closely mirrors a statewide electoral outcome using similar election types from previous elections and other data. Suffolk University's bellwether model has been used since 2002 and is 95 percent accurate in predicting outcomes but is not designed to predict margin of victory. All bellwether analyses carry a margin of error similar to a statewide poll.
In Lake County, Romney led Obama 47 percent to 43 percent with Independent Richard Duncan receiving 4 percent and Stewart Alexander (Socialist Party) receiving 1 percent, while 2 percent were undecided and 4 percent refused a response. Romney led 49 percent to 44 percent among those planning to cast ballots and led 43 percent to 41 percent among those who had already voted. Duncan, an Ohioan listed on the presidential ballot, received most of his support from voters who have already cast ballots for him in Lake County, causing neither major candidate to reach a decisive 50 percent there. …
New Hampshire
Two New Hampshire towns, Epping and Milford, have mirrored the statewide New Hampshire vote in four out of four presidential elections going back to 1996. In Milford, Romney led Obama 51 percent to 46 percent and in Epping, a closer bellwether, Romney led Obama 49 percent to 47 percent.
All kinds of data at the link.


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Car Review: 2013 Toyota Sequoia
The 2013 Sequoia has made a statement of power, with all models for 2013 now boasting the 381-hp 5.7-liter V8 as standard. We had the opportunity to test drive this beast of a SUV for a week and have grown accustomed to this power trip.
There is certainly no mistaking the super white 2013 Toyota Sequoia on the open road. The Sequoia's 0.36 drag coefficient (Cd) is comparable to smaller crossover-type vehicles. The vehicle's mirrors, wipers, A-pillars and roof header are shaped to help maximize aerodynamic efficiency and minimize wind noise. Vehicle underside airflow is optimized to reduce drag and wind noise and to help improve directional control.
Headlamp washers are standard on all grades for improved visibility. The wide rear door-opening angle provides easy passenger ingress/egress and child seat installation. Our test model also included power heated outside mirrors, multi reflector halogen headlights with auto-off feature, fog lamps, tilt slide moon roof with sunshade, roof rack, rear spoiler, privacy glass, 18-inch alloy wheels and running boards. Yes, those running boards are worth every penny, as getting inside of the Sequoia is no joke!
The Sequoia dash features a finish similar to that in fine luxury cars. Each of Sequoia's eight seating positions provides space sufficient to comfortably accommodate people well above normal height. The same efficient packaging that allows exceptional interior comfort also allows carrying items up to 11 feet long. Folding the second- and third-row seats flat opens the cargo area to 120.1 cubic feet of carrying capacity.
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Business English teacher needed in Shanghai.
We are a language school.There is a company needs an experienced English teacher. If you are interested please kindly send me an email for this opportunity. We also have some other positions of are available at the moment. Thank you!
Lesson schedule: twice a week, two hours/session
Location: South Nan Gao road, Lujiazui software zone
Hourly rate: 300RMB
Course start time: March
1.Native English speaker
2.Experienced in Business English teaching
3.Have a strong sense of responsibility and professionalism
I look forward to hear from you.
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Apr 08,2013
Brooklyn on the Net
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I decided to make this post because we keep getting a lot of messages that are directed to Brooklyn herself and unfortunately we can't always show them to her, so I decided to put together all of Brooklyn's social networks so you can all reach to her and let her know what you think.
Currently Brooklyn only has THREE social networks were you can reach out to her
Twitter: @BrooklynDecker
Instagram: @BrooklynDdecker
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/BrooklynDecker
Her website www.brooklyndecker.com is NOT working right now and she has no plans of rebuilding it at the moment, she will however get a WhoSay account soon where you will be able to see more of her, I will be posting the info about it as soon as she gets it.
We also get a lot of comments asking us how to get an autograph from Brooklyn and at this moment there's nothing we can do to help you with that, we will however ask if she has any fanmail address and we will be letting everyone know if she does.
If you want to follow us on social networks we are ONLY on twitter @BrooklynDFans. You can also contact us via e-mail at email@example.com


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I'm getting geared up for the August Sweet Clover Barn Sale! This past month I piled up about 350 vintage apple crates from an Orchard in PA that sadly closed. After scouring Pinterest, and finding some really great pins, I decided to renovate my space @ The Barn!
Using the 1/2 bushel crates, I stacked them and screwed them all together. I also picked up a few cool factory dunnage racks with some awesome iron hardware! I used the rack as a base for my display and continued stacking.
After I had everything screwed together I attached a few LED lights I picked up from Ikea. I'm going to add someone before the sale, but was excited to share the look with everyone! I filled it with some of the vintage goodies from my space, and I must say, it turned out enter than I thought!
The lovely ladies of Sweet Clover also used my apple crates to build some shelving and a cute little window seat in the Inspiration Cottage! (I bought that awesome little green clock in the wall, going in my kitchen!!). These crates are so versatile! You can make ottomans, coffee tables, table bases, island bases, book shelves, display stands (Fall is almost here and you can use them with your pumpkins!), you're only limited by your imagination!


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With regular gas priced around $3 a gallon and falling, talk of an SUV electric vehicle boasting 78 mpg city, 74 mpg highway isn't quite so dramatic.
Yet the EV edition of the Toyota RAV4 cites those mpg numbers, which are double the mileage totals of the most efficient hybrid and all gas-powered SUVs.
Meanwhile, luxury cars such as the BMW 3 Series diesel, Lincoln MKZ hybrid and Mercedes E-Class diesel and gas versions post 45 mpg on the highway. And, while convertibles aren't typically associated with fuel sipping cars, the Volkswagen Beetle and Fiat 500 reach 40 or more mpg in highway driving.
As it turns out, shoppers looking for most any type of car can find at least one or two models that list fuel numbers in the high 30s or 40 mpg on the highway and in some cases, in the city, too. The fuel efficient list includes SUVs, crossovers, wagons, hatchbacks, coupes and sedans.
Still, two types of vehicles – built for moving people and hauling goods – seem mired in the 20-something or lower mpg figures.
The most fuel-efficient pickups are the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Hybrid and its sister GMC Sierra at 20 mpg city and 23 highway, according to mileage estimates on auto information company Edmunds.com's website.
Similarly, the best minivans in terms of fuel economy are the Mazda 5 at 21 mpg city, 28 highway and the Nissan NV200 at 24 mpg city and 25 highway.
It doesn't really matter value-wise if vehicles are a few mpg apart. But a 20 or 30 mpg gap can add up to real money.
For instance, the Toyota Prius hybrid posts 51 mpg city and 48 mpg highway. Assuming the vehicle were averaging 50 mpg, each 10 gallon fill-up at $3 a gallon would cost $30 and would take the motorist 500 miles. The yearly fuel bill for driving 10,000 miles would be $600.
By comparison, a vehicle averaging 20 mpg that travels the same distance and sips fuel priced at $3 a gallon would cost $1,500.
One mitigating factor involves the purchase prices of hybrids and EVs, typically costing 10 percent or more than a similarly designed gas-only car or truck. Figures on Edmunds.com back that up. The Silverado and Sierra hybrid trucks each cost more than $40,000. And the Toyota Highlander Hybrid SUV lists a $40,170 sales price while averaging 28 mpg on the road. The Highlander fuel figures stand only slightly better than the Nissan Rogue's numbers, and the Rogue can be acquired for $22,490.
Here's a closer look at the "best" fuel sippers based on the car categories Edmunds uses on its onsite site at www.edmunds.com. Purchase prices are also included.
• Convertible: VW Beetle, 28 mpg city, 41 mpg highway – $28,495; smart for two, 34 mpg city, 38 mpg highway – $17,890.
• Crossover: Mazda CX-5, 26 mpg city, 35 mpg highway – $21,195; Toyota Highlander Hybrid, 28 mpg city and highway – $40,170. (The Toyota RAV4 EV posts 78 mpg city, 74 highway and sells for $49,800).
• Coupe: Hyundai Elantra, 28 mpg city, 38 mpg highway – $17,595; Honda Civic, 28 mpg city, 36 mpg highway – $17,965.
• Hatchback: Toyota Prius c, 53 mpg city, 46 mpg highway – $19,080; Toyota Prius, 51 mpg city, 48 mpg highway – $24,200 (The Honda Fit EV tops four electric vehicles in fuel economy at 132 mpg city, 105 mpg highway. It sells for $36,625).
• Luxury: Lincoln MKZ Hybrid, 45 mpg city and highway – $35,925; BMW 3 Series, 32 mpg city, 45 mpg highway – $38,600.
• Sedan: Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid, 42 mpg city, 48 mpg highway – $25,195; Ford Fusion Hybrid, 47 mpg city and highway – $26,200. (The Tesla Model S electric vehicle priced at $69,900 gets an equivalent 94 mpg city, 97 mpg highway).
• SUV: Mazda CX-5, 26 mpg city, 35 mpg highway – $21,195; Lexus RX450h, 32 mpg city, 28 mpg highway – $46,410.
• Truck: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Hybrid, 20 mpg city, 23 mpg highway – $41,135; GMC Sierra 1500 Hybrid, 20 mpg city, 23 mpg highway – $41,555.
• Wagon: Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagon diesel, 30 mpg city, 42 mpg highway – $26,250; Ford C-Max Hybrid, 45 mpg city, 40 mpg highway – $25,200.
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Description: Evening tours of primarily Paris museums. Each visit has a specific topic. Art and art history.
We have decided to have one fixed group of twenty five members. We will be looking at art at several different museums and will be organising two walking tours. Due to strict museum policies, participants must have an annual Louvre pass (see page 8).
The starting times of the evenings differ, so make sure to check the descriptions below. We ask that you be at the specified meeting place 15 minutes before the start of the visit with your ticket to the museum already purchased, if necessary.
Number of participants: maximum of 25 participants per group
Cost: 120€ for the set of ten visits
These prices reflect the cost of the tour, the museum group charge and the entry into the museum. However, you must purchase an annual pass to the Louvre, forms available in the ALORA office to ALORA members.
To enrol: Contact Alora. Send your payment by cheque (made out to ALORA) to the ALORA office.
Coordinator: Thérèse van Bohemen
Season 2017 / 2018
|September 13
Louvre: Architecture (out side)
|October 18
Pompidou centre: David Hockney
|November 15
Louvre: Medieval sculptures
|December 13
Louvre: King Francis I and the Netherlands
|January 17
Pompidou centre: Cesar
|February 7
Louvre: Art patrons in the Renaissance
|March 7
Louvre: Medieval artefacts
|April 11
Louvre: Ceilings of the Louvre
|May 16
Modern art museum: Zao Wu Ki
|June 6
Louvre: Politics and propaganda in art


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Adventist Health Sonora now offers a Diabetes Resource Center, which is available to patients with a physician referral.
The Diabetes Resource Center is run by Jacey Rodriguez-Serva, FNP, and staff from Adventist Health Sonora's Live Well Be Well Center. Rodriguez-Serva is a nurse practitioner with seven years of experience in internal medicine and cares for adults with a variety of chronic illnesses including diabetes.
"It can be overwhelming for people to adjust to the daily demands of living with diabetes, especially when they are newly diagnosed or facing complications from the disease," Rodriguez stated in a press release. "At the Diabetes Resource Center, we help patients set goals and provide the tools and support they need to succeed."
People with diabetes can live long, healthy lives as long as their disease is properly managed. Poorly controlled diabetes can cause a variety of complications including nerve damage, trouble healing wounds and cardiovascular disease. At the Diabetes Resource Center, patients receive support with monitoring blood glucose, eating a balanced diet, managing medications, setting goals for exercise and dealing with life stressors. Personalized treatment plans also include referrals for other services and specialists when needed so that patients can keep their diabetes controlled.
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HAHahaha...you got me.
Oh lord... I forgot what day it was. I hate today on the internetz. Good one, though. Almost brought a tear to my eye
lol... i was TRYING to give the joke some validity... but now that its exposed, good one Prez :P
Not fucking funny. 1 because one of my other favorite blogs just got shut down for real and 2 it's not april so i wasn't expecting that you little bitch.
You scared me prez !
@Cracker: I don't know what's wrong wrong with your calendar, but it's April 1st.
you bastards you got me
Lol try harder :p
april foooooools :D
Lame. You should have said you're converting to an indie rock only blog.. Lulz
Nice Try Prez. Too bad i've already seen a similar stunt last year.
F****, I got owned !
Well done prez, jajaja, very funny ^
My heart just skipped a beat and my stomach sank...then I looked at the calendar. Nice one, sir.
@Anonymous: I'm on west coast time so when I read the page it was 10pm March 31st. Fucking timezones.
hahahah sorry cracker! but you should've seen APRIL FOOLS on the side anyway...
And I didn't expect to really "fool" anyone, because I did an april fools joke last year :P
Oh well, hope you all enjoyed it.
I remember when you pulled the prank last year of changing the blog to a Jonas Brothers blog, good times haha
Oh God. Jonas Brothersonix. DON'T REMIND ME. I swear, if this blog closes down, people will die.
Aargh. :Z
Should've known that the FBI wasn't out to get music blogs. Shoot.
Well, happy April Fool's day! I've planned to hack into the website to celebrate the occasion!
(By the way, check your file listings: you are now the only blog on the internet solely dedicated to Benny Hill!)
hahah what are you talking about
It was a terrible April Fools joke. Made you look! :P