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SOURCE: Cisco Systems, Inc.
March 06, 2007 08:00 ET
City's Municipal Outdoor Wireless Network Designed to Spur Economic Development, Help Improve Education in Disadvantaged Areas
SAN JOSE, CA -- (MARKET WIRE) -- March 6, 2007 -- Cisco® (NASDAQ: CSCO) today announced that
the city of El Paso, Texas is deploying Cisco's wireless mesh solution for
an outdoor wireless network that will help improve government efficiencies
and provide Internet access and application delivery to citizens and
The new wireless mesh network is part of the Digital El Paso Project, a
strategic collaboration between the city, county, El Paso Independent
School District and the city Housing Authority, which seeks to revitalize
El Paso's downtown area and bring universal Internet access and services to
underserved citizens, school children, public housing residents and small
With its proximity to the U.S./Mexican border, El Paso is a diverse city
that serves a largely Mexican-American population of 700,000 in its 1,013
square miles. The new outdoor wireless mesh network will help level the
playing field for underserved citizens and businesses in El Paso by
providing digital inclusion, spurring economic development and bridging the
educational gap that exists for many of the El Paso Independent School
District's students.
"The City is excited to be a partner in the Digital El Paso initiative,"
said Joyce Wilson, City Manager for the City of El Paso. "This is an
important ingredient to our downtown redevelopment efforts, as well as a
vehicle to engage an underserved residential community by
providing Internet access and connectivity and thus reducing the digital
divide that now exists in our lower income neighborhoods."
"The Digital El Paso project has the potential to significantly improve the
lives of our citizens," said El Paso County Judge, Anthony Cobos. "Our
ultimate goal is to make El Paso the most connected county on the
U.S./Mexican border and the digital El Paso wireless network is a critical
step in achieving this goal."
To deliver El Paso's new outdoor wireless mesh network, Cisco engaged
partners Intel, Accela and Panasonic, as part of the Digital Communities
Initiatives. Intel provided funding for the digital inclusion and wireless
site surveys. Panasonic is providing laptops for the City's field
applications and Accela is providing its popular land management software
for city inspection, permit and code compliance applications. The
integrated, standards-based wireless mesh network will support voice, video
and data services and will be managed from the County Courthouse as an
extension of their existing wireless network. Coverage will include public
areas, as well as parks, buildings and residences.
In addition to Internet access for City residents, school children and
businesses, the City of El Paso will evaluate a wide range of applications
for municipal and emergency services, infrastructure support and homeland
security -- all of which can streamline operations, reduce costs and
further El Paso's goal of becoming a truly, digital city.
"El Paso is part of the vanguard of cities discovering how outdoor wireless
networks can both improve municipal operations and enhance the lives of its
citizens," said Alan Cohen, vice president, mobility solutions for Cisco.
"Cisco's outdoor wireless solutions are the platform of choice for a wide
range of cities and municipalities across the nation and around the world."
Cisco Outdoor Wireless Solutions
Cisco Outdoor Wireless Network Solutions use wireless mesh technology,
wireless bridging and mobile networks to allow government, public safety,
and transportation agencies to build cost-effective outdoor wireless
networks for private or public use. These technologies are designed to
provide highly secure, high-bandwidth, and scalable solutions to enable
access to multiple applications, including those for police, fire and
emergency services, as well as those for city operations, such as remote
access to city applications, automated meter reading, and permits
verification and compliance.
More information about Cisco wireless mesh networks can be found at:
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"That particular time period is thought by some to be analog to what is happening to our environment now as Earth's temperatures are rising. One of our goals is to find out how these people adapted to a changing climate trough their subsistence activities."
"The shape of the object immediately caught my eye,"
"After I saw that it clearly had been cast in a mold, my first thought was disbelief, quickly followed by the realization that I had found something of potentially great significance."
"It conceivably could have been traded from the steppe region of southern Siberia, where people began casting bronze several thousand years ago. Alternatively, some of the earliest Inupiat Eskimos in northwest Alaska — the direct ancestors of modern Eskimos thought to have migrated into Alaska from adjacent Siberia some 1,500 years ago — might have brought the object with them from the other side of the Bering Strait."

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So I have been doing really good with my Esseker server and I was not having to many issues that I could not fix on my own and with a little help from the good people on here. Recently, I have been the only one that can log into my server. None of my admins or other players can join. Not really sure what happen and I believe my BE filters are set up correctly. I have left a link for my rpt log for someone to look at if they would ever be so kind. I have experience with programming but I am fairly new to all of this server stuff. I am sure that I have some issues with my server on my end and would greatly appreciate the help and input on what I can do to get the server available again to my friends and everyone else. Thanks in advanced.
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Rangers fans are passionate about their team, and the club has had a brilliant run, but the Big Apple isn't awash with Stanley Cup fever. Not like you might expect.
NEW YORK, NY – There isn't much to dislike about the 2014 playoffs. Amazing hockey, thrilling comebacks and dramatic finishes have been the norm, not the exception.
The Stanley Cup final, an apparent dream matchup between teams in America's two biggest markets, started brilliantly (unless you're a Rangers fan) with two come-from-behind, overtime classics.
Game 3 was a bit of a letdown from an artistic perspective as Jonathan Quick put on his Big Boy pants and helped the Kings defy the advanced stats logic in a 3-0 triumph. It quieted the hometown fans who, truth be told, were never very loud to begin with.
The vibe inside Madison Square Garden was good, not great for a Stanley Cup final game. And it reinforced an observation we had throughout the day in Manhattan – New York doesn't feel like it's enveloped with Cup fever. Not like you might expect.
Outside the small radius around MSG, where the streets were filled with red and blue jerseys, you'd be hard-pressed to know the Blueshirts are vying for hockey supremacy.
A walk through Midtown, that covered approximately 50 blocks at around noon on game day, produced just one sighting of a fan wearing Ranger paraphernalia – a cap. There are no banners on lamp posts, no cars with team flags.
It's a noticeable contrast to what we witnessed in other Original Six markets in recent years. In Boston, Chicago and Detroit, team colours flew and were worn proudly. There was a hockey pulse on the street.
At the game, the season ticket holders behind us noted the first really loud "Let's Go Rangers" chant after pre-game didn't come until the third period; that in 1994 you'd hear it all game. To which his seatmate replied, "in 1994, you couldn't hear yourself think. The building shook."
Perhaps this is simply to be expected in one of the world's foremost entertainment and travel destinations. The city is heaving with tourists who are here coincidentally when the Cup final is on, not on purpose. Most vehicles are cabs, limos or delivery vans, not typical commuters.
Perhaps New Yorkers, with so many leisure time options, are simply spread thinly and/or expect more.
I haven't been here when the Yankees have been in World Series or the Giants have been in Super Bowls. Maybe the atmosphere is similar.
Or maybe this remains the NHL's reality. The sport has grown considerably under Gary Bettman's administration, but on a huge stage like New York, it might forever be confined to "nice story" status. A shining star in a vast galaxy.
To quote a famous New Yorker, "not that there's anything wrong with that."


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Content management systems allow my customers to update their websites without any intervention from me. I use Drupal most of the time.
Website to compliment SA Home Owner's print magazine.
Image gallery and contact details for a photographic studio
A blog to compliment the print magazine. All of the photos that could not fit into print is shown here.
This manufacturer of up-market stair cases and ballustrades use their website to drive sales, and showcase their products
I translated a design into a Drupal for a design agency.
This software company uses the website to generate leads and keep customers informed. They also use it as an intranet to their resellers.
I use ZenCart as en eCommerce platform. It allows me to develop eCommerce sites quickly.
An eCommerce site for Beach Impressions. They successfully sell The Saress range of beach wear online.
This New-York based company sells speciality cosmetics both online and off line.
I use Ruby on Rails for custom developments. These sites often integrate to another system. This is where I can do just about anything for you.
This site integrates with Asterisk VOIP as well as Credit card transactions. We have sign-ups and itemized billing online
A simple RSVP site for the Nirox foundation
A lead-generating website for a large inventory consultancy. This site interfaces with a calculation engine.
This is a B2B website with a search-engine into a database of over 10,000 products
Another web site that interacts with an Asterisk VOIP switch. This provides on-line billing for all of UPC' customers.
This site is a Business Intelligence portal for retailers. Now owners can keep the pulse on their business from anywhere with an internet connection.
These applications were developed for the Windows platform, using Borland Delphi
This application assists a large consultancy to optimize inventory for their customers. It's used across the globe by more than 400 companies.
This is a complete ERP system for retailers. I handles everything including Cash, Inventory, Debtors, Creditors and more.


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Yet another maxi dress post! I'm glad they are in fashion now but I've been wearing this dress for nearly 5 years now. It's the very first long dress I bought at a time in my life where I wasn't feeling too feminine. I had cut my hair short for the first time and I pretty much lived in jeans and sweaters. I don't know if this dress brought me out of my rut but I keep going back to it all these years later.
Dress: Old Navy
Cardigan: Old Navy
Sandals: Birkenstock
This cardigan is also fairly old and I've worn it
so many times
. I like the length of it because it keeps me warm on chilly summer evenings but is light enough that I won't overheat.
I noticed my nails almost matched the blue in the dress pattern so I had to snap a picture. Plus, I love showing off my rings ;) And no, they are not on upside down...I wear my engagement ring first on purpose.
Since this dress is floral I doubt I can transition it into my fall wardrobe once the weather cools down. I'm lucky now that it is still fairly warm out so hopefully I can squeeze in a few more days with this dress! I've worn it so much this summer I've lost count!


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When you think of cooking cheese, Halloumi is usually one of the first varieties to spring to mind. The texture of Halloumi means it's perfect for the barbeque and grill, plus its saltiness makes it a delicious accompaniment to a whole range of meat and vegetables.
How to cook Halloumi
Cooking Halloumi is simple. As a hard cheese which retains its consistency and doesn't melt when cooked, you can place it directly onto your barbeque or under a high heat on your grill. Some people like to cook Halloumi until it's crispy all over while others prefer a lighter touch, try it in a variety of ways to see which you prefer.
Once cooked, there are lots of ways to enjoy Halloumi
- Place strips of cooked Halloumi in pitta bread and add Paxton & Whitfield Really Proper Piccalilli or Sweet Cucumber Pickle, crunchy lettuce, tomatoes and red onions for a tasty lunch or light evening meal.
- Cube cooked Halloumi and add to a mixed salad.
- Cut uncooked Halloumi into chunks and mix with a selection of fresh vegetables such as courgettes, red onions and peppers. Cover with olive oil, a little lemon juice and some seasoning and barbeque in a foil tray or roast in your oven for 25 – 30 minutes. This is a fabulous accompaniment to simple, grilled meat and fish.
- Wrap chunks of Halloumi in bacon and cook on the grill.
- Add chunks of Halloumi to meat or vegetable kebabs.
We stock the most delicious Halloumi cheese made by Lewis of London, a family-run business on the border of London and Hertfordshire. Buy now.
More cheesy ideas for the barbeque
- Cheese to use with burgers – Cheddars always work on a burger and there are some amazing flavours available, especially our Paxton's Cave Aged Cheddar. But if you want to try something a little different, opt for a lovely Stilton or our Shropshire Blue.
- Cheese for hot dogs – you've got the sausages, now swap fried onions for some Paxton & Whitfield Caramelised Onion Chutney and top with some gorgeous crumbly Cheshire Appleby or Lancashire Kirkham.
- Cheese as a dip - a good soft cheese will go perfectly with crusty fresh bread, warmed pitta or carrot and celery sticks
If you're keen to explore good alternatives to Camembert, try Tunworth, an English cheese which is similar in consistency to Camembert but with a distinctly nutty, mushroomy flavour. The Celtic Soft is a delightful, creamy melt-in-the-mouth cheese which we would also recommend you try.
Most people think of a gooey cooked Camembert de Normandie at Christmas-time, but it's great for barbeques too. You'll need to cook in a ceramic Camembert Baker otherwise this amazingly moreish cheese will simply melt all over your barbeque or grill. (Always choose a Camembert de Normandie rather than a cheese labelled simply 'Camembert' to ensure you're enjoying a true artisan version of this sensational cheese.)
The right tools for the job
Specially designed cheese knives will help you cut your cheese with ease. We have a fabulous selection of colourful quality cheese knives which are ideal for relaxed, informal outdoor dining. We also have a range of beautiful cheese knife sets which contain knives specifically designed to cut soft, medium and hard cheeses.
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In Shape magazine, Audrina dishes about how to look hot on the beach. Here are a few of her tips:
1. Try on, try on, try on!
Audrina recommends going to the store and trying on as many different styles of swimsuits to see what works for your body type, skin tone, and lifestyle. "Be open-minded," she says. "Even if you think you know what works on your body, you may be really surprised by the results."
2. Cover Up
If you feel self-conscious in your suit, experiment with strategic cover-ups that showcase your best assets, be it toned legs or sexy shoulders. "You can team a gauzy tunic with a bikini bottom," she says, "or flaunt your upper body with a suit top paired with a long skirt." Even Audrina covers up when she heads to the beach, such as with this cute gauzy top:
3. Flex Your Muscles
For an extra boost of confidence before she heads onto the beach, Audrina does a quick series of squats and sit-ups. "I like to get the blood flowing to those areas," she explains. "I feel tighter and stronger, and it gives my skin a nice rosy glow."
4. Fake It
One glance at Audrina and you know she loves having that golden tan. "I have olive skin, so if I'm in the sun for even 15 minutes, I turn brown," she says. "But I'm much more aware of protecting my skin from the sun's rays than I was in my teens and early 20s." Now she's a fan of self-tanners and is extra careful about applying sunscreen—ones by Lancer Rx, Neutrogena, and Kiehl's are faves. "These products give my skin a smoother look and firmer appearance," she says.
5. Shine On
Another trick Audrina swears by is to rub a little Hawaiian Tropic Oil onto her skin over her sunscreen. "It keeps skin soft and accentuates your muscles," she says. "But you have to be careful not to use too much or you could end up looking greasy!"
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In Canada 2008. The attacker survived (tasered twice), and claims to not remember a thing about the incident.
Vince Li says he understands why people are still afraid of him.
He says he remembers what happened on a Greyhound bus bound for Winnipeg during that midsummer's nightmare in 2008.
But now that he is medicated for his illness, the man who beheaded fellow bus passenger Tim McLean in front of horrified witnesses, says the aliens he was afraid of have disappeared, the voices he heard are silent, and that he is aware of why it happened on a different level.
Painfully aware.
"I try to forget it . . . I feel nervous. I feel painful. I am embarrassed. It was wrong."
Li recently gave his first full-length interview for release to the media in the nearly four years since his psychosis-induced slaying of McLean.
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Yup. The guy was probably on PCP or any of the other nasty drugs that put you into a dream-like state. There is one drug ('___', a drug that is naturally released in the brain in instances during childbirth and upon death) that actually puts you into a literal walking dream-state. It's one of those things that probably just shouldn't exist. PCP is like that but to a largely lesser degree.


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SOURCE: Pharma-Bio Serv Inc.
January 29, 2014 16:23 ET
DORADO, PUERTO RICO--(Marketwired - Jan 29, 2014) - Pharma-Bio Serv (OTCQB: PBSV), a compliance, project management and technology transfer support consulting firm, recently announced record total net revenues of $33.1 million for the year ended October 31, 2013, an increase of approximately $3.8 million, or 13%, compared to 2012. The United States consulting market division and the Lab led the revenue improvement for the year ended October 31, 2013 with an increase in revenues of $2.2 and $1.0 million, respectively, when compared to 2012. Other company divisions sustained minor revenue changes or remained constant, when compared to 2012. The revenue growth, offset by the increase in operational support and business development expenses, resulted in record net income of approximately $4.9 million for the year ended October 31, 2013, an increase of $0.2 million, or 4.7%, when compared with 2012.
Selling, general and administrative expenses for the year ended October 31, 2013 were approximately $5.7 million, a net increase in expenses of approximately $1.6 million as compared to 2012.
"Our record results from operations are a testament to our focus on core value drivers across our business horizons," said Elizabeth Plaza, Chairman of the Board of Directors. "We continue to enhance our strengths while executing on our strategic vision," she added.
About Pharma-Bio Serv Inc.
Pharma-Bio Serv is a compliance, project management and technology transfer support consulting firm, headquartered in Puerto Rico, with operations in the U.S., Ireland and Spain. Pharma-Bio Serv's core business is FDA and international agencies regulatory compliance related services with integrated portfolio services including microbiological and chemical testing services for clients in the Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Chemical, Medical Device, Cosmetic, Food and Allied Products industries, at its laboratory testing facility in Puerto Rico. Services also include "Integratek," an information technology consulting practice, and "Pharma Serv Academy" a division that provides technical and regulatory standards seminars/training conducted by industry experts. The Company's global team includes more than 300 leading engineering and life science professionals, quality assurance managers and directors.
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The following link will take you to a long post on another site – but it is rich with theories and concepts that are worth considering.
It deconstructs why vaccination may not be the best strategy for life-long health. The current paradigm of frequent vaccination from birth is based on comparing a newborn's immune system to an adults and deciding it is defective because it is different. The need for repeated frequent exposure to a vaccine is necessary because a baby's immune system is not yet able to respond the way an adult's does. This is not bad or wrong and in fact is evidence of design.
For far more detail click here:
As always – you as a parent, or as an adult should determine what medical intervention (vaccination or otherwise) that you will accept or decline – and your freedom to do so should not be influenced by coercion or manipulation. I hope some day we return to an era of greater freedom where this is so.


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It's basically SAW: Beauty Edition.
Dear All You Readers,Thank you so much for the comments and the tweets and the emails. Writing can sometimes be a lonely business; the (nearly) instant feedback and discussion y'all bring definitely keeps me going with it. We've had some great conversations -- I can't wait to have some more. Again, thank you.Love,MarianneBack in the day, by which I mean, back when my schedule was not quite so solidly booked with work-type things as it is now, I also used to write a lot of letters.
But even with all that time spent putting pen to paper, I was flustered and uncertain when it came to thank you notes.
Granted, I was a child and my nascent social graces were still developing (and, uh, some folks would argue they still are). But I wrote those painfully awkward notes and resented the uncomfortableness of the task.In fact, I resented it so much that, for a while there, I abandoned letter writing in any form. It was just another way to feel that I was a failure (I am, sometimes, really irrationally hard on myself).
Of course etiquette mavens will tell me this was unforgiveable -- I will say that you have to take care of you, and keeping up a good front is not always the singular goal of living. It was still rude, though. And, as I have gotten better (in some ways) over the years, I have tried to return to some of those old-school niceties.
My letter writing still isn't what it used to be (and in some ways, I totally flake about communication), but I've gotten much better and much more confident in my ability to write a thank-you note.Man, it's kind of ridiculous how much social pressure gets wrapped up into these little notes. No wonder people hate writing them. In the spirit of defusing some of that tension, I'm going to say: Rules suck. Because rules suck. There are some good ideas, but there are no hard and fast rules of writing thank you notes. In fact, the most common rule of thank you notes is one I think you can break with impunity; if you want to send a thank you note via email, send it via email. It's all well and good for folks to talk about how thank you notes should always be handwritten -- well, if the option is an email or no note whatsoever, I know what I pick.
Sending a thank you note is a lovely, gracious gesture of appreciation. Your gratitude is no less heartfelt if you send it to an email address because you cannot for the life of you remember to buy stamps. (Or go to the post office or whatever. Email is free. Free is our friend.)Yes, thank you notes are supposed to signal that we took time out to say thank you, that we made an effort. But we live in reality and sometimes reality works against the USPS, okay? And if you get a thank you note via email instead of snail mail and are tempted to turn your nose up at it, please just remember that social customs are a constantly evolving thing.Regardless of how you are sending it, a thank you note does not have to be long. In fact, short and simple are really key factors in a successful and memorable thank you note. There is even a formula that you can use!
I'm obsessed with these door knocker note cards. Because nothing says thank you like banging on the front door, right?
Greetings and Salutations:I always make sure to include some sort of salutation. I mean, sure, the person reading the note is the obvious recipient. But it's nice, like saying someone's name so you know you have their attention. I default to the old faithful "Dear" when it comes to thank you note greetings because I like a little formality.Attitude Of Gratitude Or Something:Open the body of your note by saying thanks -- and include what you are saying thanks for. The general consensus is that you don't ever want to say "Thanks for the twenty dollars" but that's another rule I break. Because "your generousity" is just code for "your greenbacks" and I don't think we should have to be euphemistic about cash. I never get down to specific dollars and cents; I go for "Thank you so much for the cash gift." Then I follow it up with what I'm going to use it for.Use It Or Lose It:That's the logical next step, after all. "Thanks for the bunny slippers. They are totally going to keep my feet warm this winter."Plus, we all know about regifting. If you mentioned a specific use for the gift, the giver is assured that you really are going to use those tiny little shrimp forks or whatever that you asked for on your wedding registry.I'm not saying you should lie. This is more challenging with some gifts than others. But this is where that whole "It's the thought that counts" thing comes in. And, really, if you can't think of something nice to say here, you can skip this part.Back To The Future:The next part varies depending on who I'm writing to. I'm AWFUL at thank you notes to people I see all the time. It's a personal failing and I'm working on it. But for people I don't see all the time? I usually include some mention of, you know, the cool stuff we shall carry on to do together. It affirms the relationship. That's a good thing.The Once And Future Thanks:It's a thank you note -- you are allowed to say thank you again. The only time I'd advise against this, actually, is if you're going with the "thanks" closing before your signature. Like, that's just redundant. Love, MeSign it. The end.
Actually, I like doors in general.
There is, it must be said, some discussion about the "I'm just writing" construction. Some people are completely opposed to it. I'm not a fan, because I think it belittles your own efforts. You are writing a big damn thank you note! Like a big damn courteous person! That's not "just" anything.However, if that's what you want to start with, go for it. I'd rather you write "I'm just writing to say thank you" than not write at all.And, ideally, you'll get some practice under your dance belt and then find a more natural opening for you. Go with it. Rock it. The most important thing is that you be sincere. I realize some people write thank you notes for form's sake, but I really believe you have to mean it.So, when do you want to write a thank you note? For many people, the answer is never. But when SHOULD you write a thank you note? In personal situations, I'd say it's going to depend on your circles and the way their interact.
Formal gift-giving occasions almost always call for thank you notes but birthdays might fall under something else for you and your friends. This is where that whole social graces thing gets tested because there are no rules for everyone. Like, I have some friends who would be legit insulted if I rolled up on them with a formal thank you note because that is not their thing. I say thank you to them in person and with a hug and then I do something nice for them at another date.
Rustic might be your thing -- paint peeling off wood says gratitude, right?
In business, you should send a thank you note after an interview. You should send a thank you note after any kind of positive acknowledgment (employee of the month, birthday, bonus, whatevs). When the company springs for a picnic, sending a thank you note to the organizers (and/or the boss signing the checks) might be a really nice gesture.And if you've got a mentor in a business setting? That person hella deserves a thank you note.I like saying thank you. It makes other people feel like their efforts were appreciated -- in fact, that's the reason saying thank you exists. That feels nice. Think of it as positive reinforcement if you really need a reason; you're rewarding good behavior by saying thank you.Rather than cast thank you notes to the sands of time, I think we should bring them up to date and send them via email (though I personally shy away from e-cards). Etiquette doesn't exist to make our lives more difficult -- it's meant to ease interactions. And thank you notes provide a nice little lubricant for communicating.And, you know, I just want to say thanks.


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By Nastassia Astrasheuskaya
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia's lower house of parliament approved a law on Wednesday that the opposition says could be used to censor the Internet and crack down on one of the last forums of open political debate under President Vladimir Putin.
His United Russia party says the law, passed in the third and final reading by the State Duma, is needed to combat child pornography. It will create a single register of websites containing information deemed harmful or illegal from November 1.
But the new law has caused alarm among the opposition and the Russian version of online encyclopedia Wikipedia closed its web pages on Tuesday for a day in protest.
Opposition leaders said the new law could be used to shut down websites such as Facebook and Twitter without a court order and that it was meant to stymie their protest movement, which uses social network sites to arrange anti-Putin demonstrations.
Russian search engine Yandex on Wednesday displayed a link to a statement saying the bill needed to be discussed with Internet experts.
"The proposed methods of child protection allow for potential misuse and raise numerous questions from Internet users and companies," said Ochir Mandzhikov, a Yandex spokesman.
"In a bill like this, it is necessary to maintain the balance of public interests while taking into account the technological aspects of the Internet," he said in an e-mail.
The official blacklist is intended to include domains of web pages containing pornographic images of children, instructions on how to make, use and where to get drugs, as well as sites calling for suicides and describing suicide methods.
Under the law, which was softened slightly following criticism, more sites may be added to the list based on either a court decision or with the approval of authorized federal executive bodies.
Communications Minister Nikolai Nikiforov told a news conference that the law needed more work but should not interfere with freedom of information.
"We support the idea of the law as a whole in what concerns the need to provide the means for fighting phenomena such as child pornography. At the same time, we find that the proposed mechanisms are not entirely complete," he said.
"The fight against child pornography must not create problems with the main principle of the Internet - open access to information," he added.
United Russia, which proposed the bill, dismissed criticism of the law as "groundless".
Passage of the law, which needs to be signed by Putin before it secures final approval, followed the introduction of a measure increasing fines for protesters.
Parliament is also discussing legislation that would tighten controls on rights and campaign groups funded from abroad.
All three laws are seen by the opposition as part of a campaign to stifle protests against Putin, a former KGB spy who has been in power for 12 years as prime minister or president. The Kremlin denies planning any such crackdown.
(Reporting By Megan Davies, Anastasia Teterevleva and Maria Kiselyova; Writing by Nastassia Astrasheuskaya)


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It's a cleansing balm a lot of beauty bloggers and skincare experts have raved about and I don't doubt you'll find one in every bathroom of anyone who loves a good cleanser. I couldn't wait to give it a try for myself to see what the fuss was all about and whether it'd make it onto my love list for cleansing products.
Like all Temple Spa products, it's not dressed up in fancy packaging, opting for a simple design with a softly frosted glass jar with a black lid and the Temple Spa branding. The cleansing balm itself has been hand-blended and features Mediterranean botanicals. Key ingredients are Calendula, Clary Sage, Lavender, Vitamin E, Olive Oil and Basil, all of which give this cleansing balm a beautiful refreshing and slightly herby scent. I personally love scents like this because it reminds me of facials and spa visits, so I find it quite a relaxing scent and one very lovely to work with when cleansing. It's not too overpowering, so don't worry if you're not usually one for a scented cleanser.
The consistency is lighter than I expected, a soft balm which contains tiny exfoliating beads which help to exfoliate skin in a very gentle way, melting into the skin. As you massage in the balm it effortlessly cleanses my skin and helps to clear away any dirt, impurities or makeup, leaving my skin feeling amazingly soft. After massaging into my skin for a couple of minutes I lightly massage in some warm water before wiping away with a warm facial cloth.
My skin afterwards, whether I've been bare faced all day or worn makeup, is left looking clear, refreshed and brighter, feeling much softer and smooth to the touch. I actually think this balm helps my toners to be even more effective and I've found it helps in tackling my dehydrated areas such as the centre of my forehead. It's just a really beautiful cleansing balm to use and leaves skin feeling absolutely lovely!
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Saturday, July 30, 2011
Fractal Music
If you don't know about fractals there's some cool videos on youtube you should watch, but basically they are "self similar" patterns found everywhere in nature from plants to cell phone chips. I learned about fractals a while back and wondered about their possible application in music. I had my own ideas, but here's how some scientists in the late 90's went about it. They used a method involving L-systems, which is explained on their website much better than I could break down for you. They produced many different midi tracks using methods such as this, which one might say are more interesting than enjoyable, but I think there's definitely artistic potential here and it depends on the artist using these methods and how they use them.
Fractal Research (Hazard, Kimport, Johnson)-Erie chords by howlingcaliper
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Friday, July 22, 2011
Flaming Lips and Lightning Bolt Collaboration
I really like the experimental direction the Flaming Lips have gone down in recent years. Now they collaborated with Lightning bolt on a limited Flaming Lips collab 12" with Lightning Bolt due out next week. This video is trippy and amusing to me. I love the vocals on this track.
Negativland - Nesbitt's Lime Soda
I was just listening to this song today and it occurred to me that a big part of experimental music/art requires being unattached from your work. Take this Negativland track for instance, if it were me, I would tend to resist "ruining" this cool, dark chord progression with lyrics about a bee flying into your lime soda, and try to write fitting lyrics in an expressionistic kind of way. Well, you have to be brave to try new things. And a sense of humor doesn't hurt either.
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Red Crayola
I'm not much for noise music or non-musical "screwing around", as much of what is referred to as "experimental music" seems to be, but I do like this tape loop from "Parable of Arable Land". Instead of using the loop as a foundation however, all the improve sounds are arrhythmic. The band dubbed this jamming style as "free form freak out."
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Deerhoof special 7" with guest vocalist
Woom on Hoof is part of a series of collaborative 7"s featuring guest vocalists singing self-composed lyrics and vocal melodies over a Deerhoof instrumental track. Side A features SF/NYC-based WOOM (Ba Da Bing) on Deerhoof's "Must Fight Current." Side B features the WOOM song "Quetzalcoatl's Ship" mixed by Deerhoof drummer Greg Saunier. Available on Polyvinyl Records
Monday, July 18, 2011
Steve Reich/Rebecca Black (together at last)
I apologize for perpetuating the fading popularity of this girl but I came across this on sound cloud and got a kick out of it. It's based on one of Reich's phasing tape loops I assume.
Rebecca Black x Steve Reich - Fun by wlonkly
Rebecca Black x Steve Reich - Fun by wlonkly
Saturday, July 16, 2011
Religious Girls
I like their sample heavy, Animal Collective(ish) kind of sound. They are doing a free show today in Potrero Del Sol park in San Francisco today, along with some other good bands. Check out the line up.
Delora by Religious Girls
Monday, July 11, 2011
Jackie-O Motherfucker - "The Cryin Sea"
Not an irish guy with a funny name, an american experimental music collective that operates it's own label, U-SOUND ARCHIVE out of portland. JACKIE O MOTHERFUCKER - The Cryin Sea by rocktympans
Sunday, July 10, 2011
Kevin Blechdom - Airplane
I like the use of little samples, tediously sutured together to create something completely alien, and elegantly succinct.
Airplane by blechdom
Airplane by blechdom
Saturday, July 9, 2011
Megafaun - These Words
This is from their upcoming self titled album. I liked the occasional dissonance and the variety of sounds, musical and non, in the context of a folk song. Really cool song.
Megafaun "These Words" by Hometapes
Friday, July 8, 2011
Trackathaday: Excepter - The Last Dance
RIP Clare Amory.
Excepter - The Last Dance by excepter
Excepter - The Last Dance by excepter
Thursday, July 7, 2011
One of the best prog bands of the 70's. A short biography
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
Old Time Relijun
Fun Fact: their name is a Captain Beefheart song. I wonder if the name "Fun Fact" is taken.... hold on.... I checked. Its not.
Old Time Relijun - Casino by Zombielazer
Old Time Relijun - Casino by Zombielazer
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Caribou/Jacques Greene Remixes Radiohead
The first in a series of remixes on 12" vinyl will be released on Monday 4th July (or Tuesday in the US & Canada).
The series kicks off with Caribou remixing Little by Little, and a remix of Lotus Flower by Jacques Greene. The tracks can be downloaded here
Little By Little Caribou RMX by Radiohead
Monday, July 4, 2011
The Art of Negativland
I've always thought that the kind of sound collage that Negativland does is sometimes more like art than music, obviously with a sense of humor. Confirming their role as artists, their website has a lot of their different creative endeavors, including Negativland's album art and other visual art. www.negativland.com
12. Yellow Black And Rectangular - Negativland by eminn3m
Sunday, July 3, 2011
Metal Mother
this racial sensitivity seminar is boring.
Metal Mother - Shake by fanaticpro
Article on Metal Mother from Soma Magazine
Metal Mother - Shake by fanaticpro
Article on Metal Mother from Soma Magazine
Saturday, July 2, 2011
Dustin Wong
Hot and cold don't begin to describe anything.
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SANTA CRUZ -- A federal judge has thrown out a portion of Santa Cruz's noise ordinance and ordered the city to stop enforcing it.
U.S. District Court Judge Ronald M. Whyte ruled Friday in favor of an Alameda County man arrested in May 2010 after ignoring requests from a police officer to stop preaching loudly downtown. William Hampsmire was cited under the city's "unreasonably disturbing noise" rule, though the District Attorney's Office eventually declined to prosecute.
The judge found the ordinance -- which bans noise that is "unreasonably disturbing or physically annoying" or "not necessary" to participate in lawful activities -- is vague and "fails to pass constitutional muster." The judge said determining what level of noise is necessary is subjective.
Hampsmire filed suit in the Northern District of California, San Jose Division, in May.
"I certainly think the city should have a noise ordinance, but the ordinance needs to be clear and measurable," said Mike Millen, a Los Gatos attorney who brought the claim and said he has represented Hampsmire when officers elsewhere have asked him to quiet down.
The judge denied Hampsmire's claim that his free-speech rights were violated and found no evidence that the arresting officer acted out of an objection to the man's religious speech.
The case will go to trial unless the parties settle. Millen said he will seek payment from the city for his legal fees, which he estimated at $40,000.
City Attorney John Barisone said the ordinance has been upheld a number of times in state courts, adding, "This is really the first time a judge has had a problem with the language in our law." He said he will work with the City Council to amend the ordinance for clarity.
The judge's order does not affect other parts of the city's noise ordinance, including barring loud noises from 10 p.m. to 8 a.m. Deputy Police Chief Steve Clark said the ruling also does not affect the ability of officers to cite or arrest people whom they believe are using noise to disturb the peace.
Hampsmire was preaching on the sidewalk on Pacific Avenue at Cooper Street about 6 p.m. on a Sunday when a man in an office about 70 feet away complained to police about the loud noise, saying Hampsmire had been speaking for about an hour, according to a court record. Officer Patrick Bayani responded and determined Hampsmire did not need to be so loud, even to be heard across the street, and asked him to move or reduce the noise.
The officer said Hampsmire refused and told him "You're going to have to arrest me for preaching ... for my freedom of religion," according to the record. The man began preaching even louder after handing his belongings to a woman who was videotaping the incident.
Hampsmire was booked into jail for disturbing the peace and later released, the record said.
The city used the ordinance in 2010 to prosecute advocates for the homeless who sang in protest outside Bookshop Santa Cruz, which is owned by the family of Councilman Ryan Coonerty, a vocal critic of aggressive panhandling and other social problems downtown. The city attorney said Friday's ruling can't be applied to previous cases. Police have issued 121 citations using the rule since 2011, according to city records.
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Total U.S. debt breaks $19 trillion mark: Total debt rises by $8.4 trillion in last 8 years and is on pace to hit $22 trillion by 2020.
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When the party is getting ready to end, you might as well ramp up the spending and put it on the nationwide credit card. Total U.S. debt blew right through the $19 trillion mark and has expanded by $8.4 trillion only in the last 8 years. There are countless obligations in the form of Social Security, Medicare, military, education, and other expenses that almost guarantee that total U.S. debt is going to expand further. This brings up an interesting situation in the respect that we will never pay this debt off. I think people get this, right? In fact, the entire debt foundation is built merely on the servicing of debt, not the actual payoff. Yet the amount of interest we owe is now also ridiculous. In December alone we paid $86 billion in interest for one month. The pace of debt growth is unsustainable and has created a world where central banks are chasing negative interest rates just to keep servicing costs low assuming they can find a borrower.
In debt we trust
Total U.S. debt is growing at an alarming pace. We don't even hear about debt ceiling talks since we have thrown caution into the wind. We are now stuck in a corner hoping and praying that low interest rates will save us. Japan just entered into a negative interest rate environment and their economy has experienced more than two lost decades. Are we gearing up for the same?
As of the end of January, total U.S. debt hit $19,012,827,698,417.93. And $8.4 trillion of that growth happened in the last 8 years:
At the current rate, we'll be at $22 trillion in 2020. It is probably no surprise that the American public is frustrated and much of that stems from many becoming poorer as the middle class is now a minority. Lip service is given to the public about fiscal restraint but in reality, there are two worlds we live in. One that is built on austerity for the working and middle class. The other world is built on giant bailouts and big handouts to the politically connected. It is no surprise then that this election is being challenged by outsiders.
The story of U.S. public debt is only one piece of the puzzle. Total debt outstanding in this country is monumental:
Total debt outstanding is well over $50 trillion. Households are leveraging up dramatically with student loans, credit cards, auto debt, and once again mortgages that stretch the family budget. Is any of this sustainable? No. In fact, this is what happened in 2007. We reached a point of too much debt and a great liquidation unfolded. This is the tsunami that unfolded with foreclosures, auto repossessions, and bankruptcies. For a nation, the unfolding isn't so clean cut.
People might look at the $19 trillion and scoff at that figure. Yet this is monumental because total public debt is much larger than our annual GDP output. For U.S. households, once total household debt hit the mark of total annual GDP output, a great contraction began:
A similar situation is likely to unfold if we continue to grow national debt too quickly without any acceleration in GDP growth. Then again, the credit cards are running amok all around the country and no one is minding the store anymore.
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RKae said:
Our unfunded liabilities are now over 101 trillion. So putting that with the national debt, it's 120 trillion.
Meanwhile, the national assets are 116 trillion and falling.February 4th, 2016 at 9:30 am
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Craig Breen's 2015 season comes to an end in the land of the Dragon.
It seems like only yesterday that Peugeot Rally Academy driver Craig Breen released his plans for a hectic 2015 season where as well as tackling the European Rally championship he would also make a bid for the WRC2 category title on the World Rally Championship. With the ERC events now done and dusted only one event remains for Craig andRead more


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Sociology is the study of social life, social change, and the social causes and consequences of human behavior. It is perhaps the most wide-ranging of the social sciences, a pattern illustrated well by the scholarship of the department's faculty. Among the topics that faculty study are:
- how people respond to injustice
- why charter schools fail
- how organizations and mentoring shape careers
- whether people get the work hours they want
- how social structures are reproduced during face-to-face interactions
- how people manage conflict
- how cultures of professionalism and fatigue shape the work hours and schedules of surgeons
- why there are ethnic and racial differences in crime and violence
- how family processes, peer associations, community context, and incarceration affect the risk of criminal behavior
- how substance abuse treatment organizations adopt innovations
- how and why headhunters match job candidates to positions in the labor market
- the effects of discrimination and racial socialization on physical and mental health
- how social institutions like the criminal justice and public welfare systems affect social inequality
- how victim gender, race, and ethnicity affect outcomes in capital-murder trials and on death row
- how careers unfold among U.S. Army Generals
Our research takes faculty all over the world, from struggles over resources and indigenous rights in Southern Chile to winemaking in South Africa, from social movements in Argentina to collecting new sentiments dictionaries in the Arab countries of North Africa and the Middle East. Our wide-ranging course offerings mirror – and are inspired by – these research interests.
While the humanities and the arts also explore the social world, sociology is distinct because it is a social science. It uses theoretical frameworks, empirical data, and scientific methods to investigate the social world. In terms of specific research methods, sociology – and the department's faculty – makes use of survey research and statistical analyses, in-depth interviews and ethnography, network analysis, experimental techniques, and content analysis of both contemporary and historical written and visual documents. Theoretical and methodological pluralism characterize the discipline and the department.
The major is designed to teach undergraduate students the sociological perspective, which incorporates three central foci:
- The recognition of the preeminence of social structures and their influences, and of micro and macro-level social processes.
- The role of the scientific method in the acquisition of knowledge.
- The enduring link between the individual's experience and larger social processes.
By deciding to major in sociology you have chosen a liberal-arts specialty that leads to a wide range of career options in government or business. In addition, a sociology major provides a solid foundation for further post-graduate study in law, business, public health, and the social sciences.
The department offers a wide range of courses on interesting topics. All undergraduate Sociology majors take required classes in theory and methods, the latter always in small classes (enrollment is limited to 15 students) to give them as much opportunity as possible to get hands-on research experience. Many of our best majors also work on independent projects with faculty. At least two of our classes every semester are writing intensive, and we offer three to four classes a year in study-abroad programs, including one class with a service-learning component.
The sociology curriculum provides repeated experiences wherein students pose sociological questions and bring data to bear on them, making full use of computer technologies. Courses underscore the centrality of race, class, gender, social structure, and culture in society and in sociological analysis. In the process, they expose students to comparative and international materials. More generally, the major develops student capacity for abstract thought, critical analysis, and for effective written and oral communication.
Beyond the Classroom
The Sociology Department's Undergraduate Research Mentoring Program is designed to help our majors gain admission to highly competitive graduate programs in sociology. The Program allows students to work with a faculty member on his or her research or on a student-selected research project. In addition, the student will take a graduate level research methods course (SOCI 6620 or 6750).
- Open to all students considering going to graduate school in sociology (only).
- Applicants must have received an A in SOCI 3590 or 3600 (or obtain a letter from their methods instructor and the permission of the Undergraduate Coordinator).
- Applicants must also have identified a faculty member who has agreed to serve as a research mentor.
Application Procedure
Applicants should submit a letter to the Undergraduate Coordinator describing their research interests, reasons for wanting to participate in the program, and future career plans. The letter should also indicate which faculty member has agreed to act as a research mentor. The application letter from the student, which should list the student's postal and email addresses and phone number(s), is due by April 15th.
The application must also be accompanied by a brief letter from a faculty member which 1) indicates that he or she is willing to serve as the research mentor and 2) describes the research project the student will complete.
Approval of Applicants
- All applications will be reviewed by the Undergraduate Coordinator.
- The faculty mentor will determine which graduate methods class (Soci 6620 or 6750) is most appropriate for the student.
- Final selection requires the agreement of the instructor of the graduate methods class.
- Once accepted into the program, the faculty mentor and student will sign a written agreement outlining the faculty member's expectations of the student and the general type of research activities the student is likely to perform.
Recent graduates with a sociology major contacted by the Career Planning and Placement Office at the University of Georgia list the following employers and job titles, which serve well to illustrate the wide variety of options afforded by the major:
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First think about what you need your coffee table to do for you, or what your room is missing, then pick a table that provides the solution. Before buying a table, mark the footprint with painter's tape so you can see the scale of the piece in the room and how that affects the surrounding furniture. If you have a very large room and a large coffee table, you can break up the scale of the table by flanking it with pairs of ottomans or benches, as in this example. When there's a party, they can be moved out of the way for better circulation, but for everyday use these extra seats help connect the sofa at one end and the pair of chairs at the other end. Be sure to use a pair of ottomans — not just a single one. When you have two sofas or any larger seating arrangement, a big coffee table might seem like the obvious solution. But also consider a pair of matching coffee tables. They will keep the focus off one large piece of furniture and let your eye move around the room more easily. One classic coffee table size is 48 by 24 inches, so you can plan on that when thinking about your furniture arrangement. A large coffee table is often double that: 48 inches square.
A coffee table does a lot of work. It needs to hold books, magazines, drinks, food — even games on game night. You might want to put your feet up on it, or the kids might need a place for coloring. Plus it's usually smack dab in the middle of the room, where you can't miss it — so make sure it's a good one.
Keep an upholstered ottoman 18 inches from a sofa or chair, so you can easily put up your feet, and make sure the height is consistent with the surrounding seats. If you get a tufted ottoman, consider the depth of the tufts — especially if you expect to eat on it. Crumbs will find their way into the tufting and are not always easy to get out. Round coffee tables aid circulation, especially where there are many available seats, as in this example. If not every seat can reach the table, make sure there's another surface at hand. Using a vintage object for a coffee table adds a bit of history — a story — to a room, and is one of my favorite things to do. Make sure the piece is stable and all the connections are secure. If you need to refinish the piece, ask the vendor precisely what it's made from, as this will help in the refinishing process. Another consideration is how it will sit on your floor or rug, and if it will damage those surfaces. Splintered table legs or rusty metal bases can scratch or stain the flooring. Secondhand stores sometimes leave those areas unrefinished, so be sure to check.
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When dawn broke on the day of the CAN Weevil Workshop the weather threatened a miserable time but as the event got underway the clouds parted and the sun shone, enough to make leader Professor Clive Washington so giddy that he abandoned his powerpoint presentation and dragged us all onto Rocksavage Nature Reserve armed with beaters, suckers, and nets. Time flew as we reverted to our childhood tendencies, getting muddy knees crawling through the vegetation hunting these insect gems, halting only momentarily for Clive to put a name to the beast and give us an insight into their ecology.
Back in the classroom the attendees learnt about methods of collecting and setting, physiology, taxonomy, ecology and even miscellaneous titbits that only people like Clive has rattling around in his memory bank such as how the graticule actually works and why certain chemicals bugger up your specimens.
After lunch, so kindly provided by Rocksavage Power Plant, the group finished off the day by working through keys and metaphorically popping a few corks after succesfully putting the right names to the specimens provided. A big thanks to Michael Morris for allowing us a sneak preview of his soon to be published 'True Weevils Pt. III'.


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Almost every aspect of the U.S. tax code could be affected by sweeping tax reform proposals currently making their way through Congress and up for debate when lawmakers return to the Capitol next week.
Here are five ways proposed changes to the federal tax code could affect South Carolinians, from their health care to their beach vacations:
Getting a job could get harder
One program on the chopping block could leave disabled veterans and residents on public assistance with fewer options to find work.
The Work Opportunity Tax Credit gives businesses $1,200 to $9,600 in exchange for hiring from within groups that historically have faced challenges gaining employment.
These groups include unemployed and disabled veterans, recipients of federal social welfare programs like food stamps and residents of economically distressed communities, among others.
The House tax plan, passed by the chamber on Nov. 16, would eliminate this program, while the Senate proposal, expected to be debated next week, currently leaves the tax credit alone.
South Carolinians also could have a stake in whether the credit is maintained. Following the closure of a Fairfield County nuclear power plant that eliminated 5,000 jobs, Gov. Henry McMaster sprang into action, helping organize career fairs and job recruitment events to find jobs for the hundreds suddenly out of work.
The Work Opportunity Tax Credit is likely one tool S.C. businesses can use to hire men and women unemployed as a direct result of the plant closures or otherwise. South Carolina had a 3.9 percent unemployment rate in October, matching the state's lowest unemployment rate since 2000.
A bust for beach homes?
Hot properties in some parts of South Carolina could start to cool off if one deduction goes away.
Under current tax law, homeowners are eligible for mortgage interest deductions of up to $1 million. The Senate Finance Committee voted to keep this policy intact, while House Republicans opted to lower the ceiling to $500,000.
The proposal by House Republicans also would bar taxpayers from taking advantage of this deduction on newly purchased second homes, while allowing current second homeowners to be grandfathered in.
House and Senate tax negotiators will have to reconcile these differences before President Donald Trump can sign a bill into law. But South Carolina Republicans, such as U.S. Rep. Mark Sanford of Mount Pleasant, have raised concerns about how the House's position could affect the local real estate market, particularly in the Lowcountry and along the coast where plenty of people want to purchase vacation homes.
U.S. Rep. Tom Rice, a Myrtle Beach Republican who sits on the Ways and Means Committee that helped draft the House bill, agreed that some people would be affected by the policy change, but stressed that sacrifices and compromises were inevitable.
Last-ditch health care overhaul?
It couldn't pass on its own, but now at least some senators see the tax bill as another chance to repeal a central feature of Obamacare.
Having tried and failed to pass a bill repealing the Affordable Care Act this year, some Republicans hope to use tax reform as a vehicle to change the health care law signed by President Barack Obama.
The Senate's version of tax reform, up for debate the week after Thanksgiving, would repeal the individual mandate, the requirement that individuals buy health insurance or pay a tax penalty.
Health experts worry that change would lead to a drop in the number of healthy people buying insurance, leaving only sicker – and more expensive – patients on the health market.
"Coverage is expensive already in South Carolina, because we're not only a poor state, we're a sick state," said Shelli Quenga, program director for the nonprofit Palmetto Project.
Other changes to the health program introduced by President Donald Trump already are having an effect. The decision to drop some federal payments to insurance companies led to a spike in premiums on some plans offered by BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina.
Those changes might be spurring more interest in the health care market. Since enrollment for 2018 opened Nov. 1, 54,506 people in South Carolina have signed up on the health care exchange. During the first three weeks of enrollment last year, only 40,459 signed up, according to the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Higher costs for college?
Colleges and universities are uneasy about how the tax proposal could affect higher education.
Under the proposal that passed the House, taxpayers no longer would be able to deduct the interest on students loans and would have to pay taxes on tuition waivers as income. The plan also would cut back on student aid.
An analysis by the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee shows the tax proposal could increase the cost of attending college by more than $65 billion over the next decade.
However, some loan holders eventually would come out ahead. An analysis by University of South Carolina professor Donna Bobek Schmitt found that the average student loan holder making between $50,000 and $150,000 a year would see overall taxes drop under the House plan, and potentially more under a Senate plan that leaves loan deductions in place.
A proposed tax on tuition waivers also would take its toll on students who depend on such waivers to make their way through graduate school.
Many grad students depend on stipends between $20,000 to $30,000 currently offered tax-free as part of a financial package. Education professionals worry a tax change that would treat that money as income could pose a financial burden on colleges' graduate programs.
Less help with preservation?
A tax credit helped create Columbia's Vista, but future redevelopment projects could be put on hold.
The Historic Preservation Tax Credit, first placed in the U.S. tax code by Republican President Ronald Reagan, allows developers to renovate, reuse and generally preserve historic buildings that might otherwise have to be torn down.
Under the current law, owners then can collect a 20 percent income tax credit upon the project's completion.
The tax credit has helped countless local developers in South Carolina and contributed directly to the refurbishment of Columbia's Main Street. It's now in jeopardy, as House Republicans see repealing the credit as a way to save money.
Senate Republicans sought to compromise by cutting the credit down to 10 percent, but at the eleventh hour, the Senate Finance Committee amended its tax bill to restore it back to the full 20 percent.
Assuming the full Senate can pass a tax overhaul bill out of its chamber, this could become a sticking point when lawmakers in both chambers form a conference committee to hash out differences and negotiate a final package.
Bristow Marchant: 803-771-8405, @BristowatHome, @BuzzAtTheState
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'Idol Jam': Keith Urban Joins Steven Tyler for Nashville Gig
The two "American Idol" judges take Nashville by storm at Tootsie's.
American Idol's past and present collided at the Nashville, TN, nightclub Tootsie's when current judge Keith Urban was joined by Steven Tyler on stage for a jam.
Urban was in town playing several gigs promoting his new CD, Fuse, set for release on Sept. 10, when he was surprised on Friday night by the Season 10 and 11 alum at the club located on Nashville's Lower Broadway.
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Urban introduced Tyler as a "bad-assed blues legend singer," before he stormed the stage and proclaimed Urban as his "favorite Idol."
Tyler was in a playful mood as the two did a freewheeling version of Aerosmith's "Walk This Way" (sounding like a cross between a scatting and ZZ Top's "La Grange") and the former Idol judge kissed Urban on the cheek with a simple instruction to deliver the message to Jennifer Lopez, who is returning to the panel this season.
"Give J. Lo this for me," he said.
Tyler has been in Nashville doing some songwriting and popping up onstage at local venues, including a set on Sept. 3 in Music City's Bluebird Café, where he performed after an in-the-round session featuring songwriters Mallary Hope Phil Barton, Lindsey Lee and Marti Frederiksen (an Aerosmith collaborator) for a performance of "Jaded" and "Dream On."
It's been a wild week in Nashville, as musician BeBe Buell, former Tyler paramour and mother of daughter, Liv Tyler, reported on her Facebook page Friday night: "Nashville has been on fire all week! Tonight Keith Urban breezed through town popping into four clubs to do 25 min. sets! Steven Tyler joined him onstage at the legendary Tootsie's ... looks like Tyler really likes Nashville and Nashville likes him, too!"
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The student-run news organization has operated since early 2005 from Swarthmore College, a leading liberal arts school near Philadelphia. Its shows air on terrestrial radio and online — featuring news updates, interview segments and issues-based reporting. Its content is smart, occasionally witty, often international in scope and appreciably unafraid to share the stories of people in conflict zones that are frequently overlooked or stereotyped by the professional press.
"Coverage of war and politics can quickly devolve into a haze of statistics, strategies and expert predictions," WNR's About page contends. "Lost are the completely real effects policy decisions have on real people around the world. We at War News Radio are trying to rediscover the voices of real people."
Here are four fascinating facts I learned about the world from listening to a recent episode — one that touches on topics as varied as urban gun violence, the continuing unrest in the Ukraine and the craziness of North Korea's Kim Jong-un.
1. At this very moment, "spy dolphins" are being trained to kill.
According to WNR's Caroline Batten and Jay Clayton, "Believe it or not, first the Soviet Union then the Ukrainian navy has been training combat dolphins and other marine mammals since the 1960s. They've taught them to locate mines, kill enemy frogmen [sometimes called combat divers] and even carry out suicide attacks on submarines."
In Clayton's words, "They actually knife enemy frogmen with blades tied to their backs. Now there's an image that's going to haunt my nightmares."
2. North Korea has a space program.
It is roughly a year old and recently introduced to the outside world as the National Aerospace Development Administration (NADA). According to Batten and Clayton, the program's name, acronym and logo bear an eerily striking resemblance to a certain U.S. program (hint: NASA).
As the duo shared on air, "Hilariously, it also spells the Spanish word 'nada,' which means, literally, nothing. Which maybe tells us something about North Korea's position in the space race."
3. All North Korean males may have to wear their hair like their supreme leader.
The odd haircut edict is rumored to be coming from supreme leader Kim Jong-un himself. As Batten declared, "It's genuinely disheartening to imagine all the citizens of Pyongyang walking around with Kim Jong-Un's high and tight hair-do."
Is the report actually true? Hard to say, since its original sources are unnamed. But as Batten and Clayton point out, the fact that many are willing to believe it speaks to the perceived lunacy of the country's ruler.
4. "Water-skiing squirrels pay much better than urban gun violence."
The worst shootings in this country tend to soak up nearly all of the news media's gun violence coverage — understandable on one level but misleading on another given that they account for "less than one percent of the shooting victims in America."
According to WNR's Tyler Welsh, "Although recent mass shootings in the U.S. certainly merit attention, they also provide a facade that blankets the truth — that gun violence does not solely occur infrequently in deadly bursts, but rather on a daily basis. In many cities across the country, gun violence instills a sense of fear in a significant portion of Americans, yet it remains under-covered by the mass media."
In an interview, Jim MacMillan, founder and editor of the non-profit journalism group The Gun Crisis Reporting Project, attributed the lack of coverage to a range of factors. Among them: "reverberations of racism" within the mainstream press; a news cycle calling for constant novelty and the economic realities of digital journalism.
"Online journalism has shown that you get more traction, more sharing on happy stories than sad stories," he said. "So, if you need to sustain your business by selling advertising through page views, water-skiing squirrels pay much better than urban gun violence."


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From time to time, all Muslims need an Iman boost. With the blessed month of Ramadan upon us, there is no better time than now for Muslims to rekindle their Iman in order to reconnect the best way we can with our Creator. Here are some tips on how we can boost our Iman and get our spiritual focus during this Ramadan.
"The month of Ramadhan [is that] in which was revealed the Qur'an, a guidance for the people and clear proofs of guidance and criterion." [Qur'an: Chapter 2, Verse 185]
This ayah encompasses what the Qur'an is really for: proof and guidance. Once we believe in Allah and the Prophet Mohammed, we look to the Qur'an and Sunnah for guidance on how to maximize our good deeds and gain the pleasure of our Creator.
Now think about it: when you want to get close to a person, you try to be there as often as possible to spend quality time with them. You will ensure you catch on to every word they say in order to understand what they are conveying. This example does not do justice as our relationship with Allah is incomparable to that which we have with other human beings; however, when we seek to be close to Him, we should focus on spending quality time as often as possible with His Book.
In Ramadan, many of us attempt to do just that. We start Ramadan full of energy and eagerness to remove distractions so we can give our undivided attention to developing our faith and understanding. Some people struggle to find this excitement because they have no idea where to start. Even those who start off zealous see a decline in this enthusiasm as the days go by.
First thing to do about this: you must remember to consistently ask Allah to guide your mind and heart to have a pure understanding of His Words. Equally, it is vital to check and renew your intentions for reading, memorizing and pondering over the Qur'an.
"The deeds are considered by the intentions, and a person will get the reward according to his intention." [Bukhari and Muslim]
This famous hadith is one that provides comfort to those who struggle to grasp the language and/or skill of reciting and understanding of the Qur'an. In sha Allah, with sincere intentions, Allah will help you succeed in your goals and reward you abundantly for them.
When thinking about how we should approach the Qur'an in Ramadan, there are three main areas to focus on: reciting, memorizing and reflecting/internalizing.
When reciting the Qur'an, it is advisable to set goals and make a schedule…
Everyone's lives are different; some are full-time employees while others are students or stay-at-home parents. Regardless of your circumstances, you should not fall into despair at the idea of "lack of time" to recite the Qur'an. The quality of the time you spend with the Qur'an is far more important than the quantity. That being said, ensure you formulate a schedule that is suitable for what you are occupied with during Ramadan. Have it written down in your diary. Base this around your goals; "do you want to complete the entire Qur'an once? Or more? Do you want to focus more on perfecting your Tajweed than reciting long portions? Whatever the case may be, having a written plan will help ensure you regularly review and hit these goals, Insha Allah.
Try to be regular when reciting the Qur'an this Ramadan. We must be realistic with how much we are able to complete or do, given our own circumstances. However, it is important to remember the following statement:
-The Prophet was asked, "What deeds are loved most by Allah?" He said, "The most regular constant deeds even though they may be few." He added, 'Don't take upon yourselves, except the deeds which are within your ability." [Bukhari].
So, be regular in your recitation, even if it is 10 minutes (or 1-2 pages) a day. This will ensure you are making time for the Qur'an on a daily basis, rather than just when you feel you have an hour to spare. The regular 10 minutes can make a tremendous difference to your recitation abilities, understanding of the Qur'an and general spiritual well-being. Having a set amount per day will help you steadily reach your goal Insha Allah.
If you are not used to reciting regularly or feel you will not stick to your goals and schedule, find a companion to worship with. Having someone else to recite with has many benefits. Not only are you helping each other regularly gain the reward of remembering Allah, you are also able to help one another with recitation and other goals Insha Allah.
When reciting, try to find somewhere quiet. When you are in a place that is too disruptive to focus on your reading, you are less likely to benefit. Respect the time you have with the Qur'an and remove yourself from anything that will distract you or make it difficult for your recitation sitting. When you recite the Qur'an, make your recitation as beautiful as you can, because the Prophet said:
"Make your voices beautiful when you recite Quran." [Nasa'i]
Try and make du'a during this Ramadan. In order to attain any aspiration, we must seek guidance and assistance of Allah as everything is granted by His will alone. When it comes to memorizing portions of the Qur'an, a great deal of patience and self-discipline is required. It also requires you to remain modest and humble with your achievements. All of these qualities are what we should continuously ask Allah to help us develop and maintain. It is by His will that we are able to commit His words to memory, so always remember to turn to Him when things are difficult or not going the way you planned. Insha Allah, with this in mind, you will grow tremendously and attain your Qur'an memorization goals Insha Allah.
Try and set a steady pace. Whether you plan to memorize the entire Qur'an or just one Surah, be sure to have a calm and structured pace to completing the memorization. Often, we begin full of energy and try to sprint to the end. Rather, we should treat our journey with the Qur'an like a marathon where we want our energy to be constant over a long period of time. In other words, we don't want to burn ourselves out half way through memorizing a particular surah or portion of the Qur'an. Have a steady approach and don't push yourself too quickly.
Listen to reciters repeatedly. Frequently hearing the Qur'an plays a significant role in committing it to memory. Find reciters who have a clear tone and recite at a slow to moderate speed so that you can hear the correct pronunciation to help you with your memorization goals. The more often you hear the words, the more likely they are to stick in your memory, Insha Allah.
Dedicate time to revision. Be sure to leave adequate time to recall and revise Ayaat and Surahs you have previously memorized. memorise more of the Qur'an, this should not be done at the expense of forgetting what you have already committed to memory. Be regular in your revision, be it 10-15 minutes a day or a whole day outside of your memorization timetable. Additionally, regularly recite the various Surahs you know by heart in Salah or in the car or while you cook or do chores, for example, varying between them as this is a beneficial way to keep them fresh in your mind, Insha Allah.
Try to reflect and internalize by reading translation and Tafsir. While the rewards are immense for reciting the Qur'an, we need to ensure we understand what we have read.
It was reported by Abdullah Ibn Masud regarding the Salaf: "When a man amongst us learned ten verses [of the Qur'an], he would not move on [to the next verses] until he had understood their meanings and how to act by them." [Al-Tabari].
This Ramadan make sure you leave time to read the translation and tafsir of the portion you have recited. Ideally, if this is done during or straight after reciting, you will be able to reflect upon and internalize what you have just read. This also helps you develop a better relationship with the Qur'an, as you are fully aware of what it is that you have read. Give equal importance to reading texts, such as Ibn Kathir's tafsir (or any other authentic tafsir or commentary you find easy or prefer) as you are reciting.
Record your reflections. Make it a habit to spend some time thinking about the lessons you have learnt from the Surahs you read each day. Make a list of them so you are able to look back over them as the days pass. Even if it is something that you have read and understood previously, refreshing your mind about lessons presented in the Qur'an is a good way to ensure you are retaining the details.
Try to make changes in your life. Following on from reflection, after reading and understanding lessons from the Qur'an, it is highly important to think of ways we can implement what we have learnt of the Qur'an, as that is the ultimate purpose of it being revealed. Taking the list described above, it is a good idea to jot down how you can make active changes in your life as a result of this.
Be proactive and determined to apply the Qur'an into your life. Develop your character based on the Qur'an. Always remember the words of A'ishah when she was asked about the Prophet's character:
"Do you not recite the Qura'n? The character of the Messenger of Allah… was the Qur'an." [Abu Dawud]
There are many different lessons that we will come across when studying the Qur'an. Some may appear simple and straightforward for us to comprehend, while others may require us to ponder over them for some time. Ask Allah to help you improve your understanding and succeed in being active in changing your life based on lessons you learn from the Qur'an. It cannot be stressed enough the importance of turning to Allah to help you succeed in this quest to strengthen your Iman and character through studying the Qur'an.
May this Ramadan be one in which our hearts absorb the teachings of the Qur'an and our limbs act upon it. For Muslims, may the Qur'an become a fixed constant in our life as our primary source of strength and guidance, Insha Allah. Ramadan Kareem.