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I distinctly recalled this, and was going to say so, but thought it best to leave it to Namdrol...Namdrol wrote:You have forgotten that I spent several weeks defending Tsongkhapa from what I considered to erroneous crticisms of his view on e-Sangha.
You have also forgotten that when someone opined that one could not realize the meaning of Dzogchen if they held Tsongkhapa's point of view about "Prasangika" [Prasangika being a Tibetan invention, a term coined at Sangphu by Batsab Nyima Drag in the 12th century] I swiftly reminded them that both Jigme Lingpa and Shabkar upheld Tsongkhapa's interpretation of Prasangika.
Also, I'm going to start a new thread, regarding the tangent I brought up earlier, as I don't think it belongs in Academic Discussion Forum.


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Lynn Margulis to Speak on Gaia and Symbiogenesis, Feb. 15, 2008
Right: Dr. Lynn Margulis
SOCORRO – One of the seminal scientific researchers involved in evolution, the Gaia concept, and in work impacting astrobiology will be a special guest of New Mexico Tech's astrobiology class on Thursday, Feb. 21. Her lecture will be free and open to the public.
Dr. Lynn Margulis, Distinguished University Professor in the Department of Geosciences at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst, will speak at 7:30 p.m. in Workman 101 on the New Mexico Tech campus. The title of her talk is "GAIA" natural selection and SYMBIOGENESIS "evolution."
Dr. Margulis' publications span a wide-range of scientific topics, mainly in cell biology and microbial evolution. She is probably best known for development of the theory of symbiogenesis, which challenges a central tenet of neoDarwinism. Symbiogenesis holds that new organelles, tissues, organs, and even new species evolve primarily through the fusion of genomes in symbioses followed by natural selection, leading to increasingly complex levels of individuality. Beyond contributions to evolution, Dr. Margulis is acknowledged for her microbiological work with James E. Lovelock on his Gaia concept, which posits that the Earth's surface interactions among living beings in sediment, air, and water have created a vast self-regulating system.
Left: Dr. Lynn Margulis in the Galapagos
Dr. Margulis is the author of many books and articles and recipient of many awards. Recent publications include Symbiotic Planet: A New Look at Evolution (1998), Acquiring Genomes: A Theory of the Origins of Species (2002), Dazzle Gradually: Reflections on Nature in Nature (2007) both co-written with Dorion Sagan. Her first work of fiction is Luminous Fish: Tales of Science and Love (2006). Her book Five-Kingdoms: An illustrated guide to the phyla of life on Earth, first with K. V. Schwartz (1998), and now with Michael Chapman (4th edition in progress for 2009) provides a consistent, formal, illustrated classification of all life (phyla) on Earth.
Dr. Margulis was elected to the National Academy of Sciences in 1983. She received the National Medal of Science in 1999 from President Bill Clinton. Margulis was president (2005-2006) of Sigma Xi, the scientific research society from which she received the Proctor Prize for scientific achievement in 1999.


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For example TrueCrypt and GnuPG are Open Source and not broken yet.
The other exampels are Punkbuster / Digital Rights Management or any copy protection. All those examples are based uppon Closed Source and closed protocols. Also Security by Obscurity / Security by Obsfucation. Next commonness, most of them got tricked already.
Isn`t it possible to make those kinds of programs also professional, Open Source and uncrackable at least for a long while?


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Samsung's Windows Phone 8 "Odyssey" may be headed to T-Mobile
0. phoneArena posted on 13 Aug 2012, 17:55
A couple weeks ago we caught word of a couple new Windows Phone 8 devices coming from Samsung, the "Odyssey" and the "Marco", although there wasn't too much information about either past a few specs. Now, it looks like...
This is a discussion for a news. To read the whole news, click here
1. nnaatthhaannx2 (Posts: 820; Member since: 19 Oct 2011)
I can't wait to see how the S4 on WP8 compares with ICS/JB!
13. speckledapple (Posts: 892; Member since: 29 Sep 2011)
It would be interesting to see how it runs. It probably will be pretty amazing.
34. pokharkarsaga (Posts: 454; Member since: 23 Feb 2012)
Samsung can kick down Nokia in WP8 sales with great build quality like the wave series and good price tag.
16. MeoCao (unregistered)
I guess WP benchmarks will be better as WP does not he to perform as many tasks as JB, but the user will not feel that b-c of project Butter
17. nnaatthhaannx2 (Posts: 820; Member since: 19 Oct 2011)
I'm not talking benchmarks, I'm talking real preformance. PA's full site is pretty heafty with all the complex ads and whatnot. That would be a pretty good test.
2. XPERIA-KNIGHT (unregistered)
wow, the specs sound good....to me samsungs windows phone looks MUCH better than the nokia windows phones...but thats just me, if I were to ever get a windows phone it would be one to look like this..
6. CharlieAtInfinity (Posts: 253; Member since: 10 Apr 2012)
I sooo agree with you, I've said it many times before too Samsung WP Phones look much better than Nokia ones!! :)
9. MISTER.H (banned) (Posts: 167; Member since: 03 Aug 2012)
You can say that again.
25. neutralguy (Posts: 1152; Member since: 30 Apr 2012)
ahh. as barney stinson said.. "oh kay, whatever you say sir"
10. MichaelHeller (Posts: 2721; Member since: 26 May 2011)
build quality and design is up to your taste, but you always have to keep in mind the exclusive apps that Nokia will have on its devices.
11. XPERIA-KNIGHT (unregistered)
apps are not as weighty as design and power like this samsung has
26. neutralguy (Posts: 1152; Member since: 30 Apr 2012)
samsung proved that they are the king in android world, but i can never say that in WP. The thing is that WP is just, WP. No overlaying of softwares. Softwares in samsung will always be the same in nokia except that, nokia will have some exclusive apps. I can say in terms of power, they will be the same. But in terms of design? I'll go with nokia, they always come up with unparalleled designs in mobile world.
27. XPERIA-KNIGHT (unregistered)
maybe so.....and that's your opinion.....but the phone im looking at in this article looks much cleaner than the nokia lumina......Nokias are not ugly by any means and are very unique, but a bit wide and bulky to some point......This phone looks really sleek and light...
14. MeoCao (unregistered)
I hope Nokia will not recycle the old design of N9 and come up with something attractive.
24. lubba (Posts: 1313; Member since: 17 Jan 2011)
N9 design is nice. Only problem is waist of screen space. Lumia 900 same size as Titan 2 but screen size on Titan bigger. Nokia design flaw and Titan 2 camera is even better!
29. snowgator (Posts: 3609; Member since: 19 Jan 2011)
As a Samsung WP owner, that exclusive app argument is valid but not a sure thing forever. Sammy is stepping up. Start with "Chat On", their social media app exclusive to them They have photo editor apps, their "Now" news app, a "Mini Diary" app that can include pictures, locations, titles and any notes, and have several other options in their hub.
Nothing Earth shattering or stand out yet, but the improvements in the ecosystem is happening. Throw in their huge resources, that all these apps help set their Android devices apart as well, that they are developing Windows 8 Tablets and Laptops, and Nokia may not have as huge as advantage as they think.
Sammy also pushed out the Tango update and a firmware update to the Focus S and the Focus Flash about the same time as Nokia got Tango and as HTC Titan owners are still waiting. Not too shabby. Still room for improvement, but not shabby.....
3. CharlieAtInfinity (Posts: 253; Member since: 10 Apr 2012)
I Like it :) even the specifications are good :) and yeah more the competition in market the better :D
4. torr310 (Posts: 1265; Member since: 27 Oct 2011)
It's funny that HTC may have a Windows 8 Phone called "Accord" and now Samsung has one called "Odyssey".
18. nnaatthhaannx2 (Posts: 820; Member since: 19 Oct 2011)
Very interesting note.... Honda going to be a partner in this?
19. XPERIA-KNIGHT (unregistered)
5. Angkor (Posts: 108; Member since: 05 Jul 2012)
Samsung Galaxy S Odyssey, Samsung remove Galaxy S because of Apple lawsuits.
20. RORYREVOLUTION (Posts: 3130; Member since: 12 Jan 2010)
The Galaxy S series devices are mainly if not all based on ANDROID. So I'm pretty sure that's why this device will just be known as the Odyssey. If I'm not correct, it was just the Samsung Focus, not Samsung Galaxy S Focus. =P
7. Gcombs (Posts: 134; Member since: 22 Aug 2011)
It's definitely time to start seeing some high end WP8 devices. Bring them on Samsung, HTC, Nokia and other OEM.
8. MISTER.H (banned) (Posts: 167; Member since: 03 Aug 2012)
I wonder how smooth and fast this would be.
Nokia never ever are into hardware specs!
Tho I dislike Windows phone, this thing is urging me
to buy, or try this beast out, can't wait!
12. speckledapple (Posts: 892; Member since: 29 Sep 2011)
Looks great. I wonder how well it will run on the new hardware. Probably blazing fast.
15. MISTER.H (banned) (Posts: 167; Member since: 03 Aug 2012)
And on top of that, if rooted, than what next!
22. RORYREVOLUTION (Posts: 3130; Member since: 12 Jan 2010)
Windows Phones already run amazingly on just a 1.5 single core processor with only 512mb of RAM, so if you put in a dual core S4 processor clocked also at 1.5 and bump up the RAM to at least 1GB. You probably won't notice too much of a difference in just day to day use. HOWEVER gaming will be a completely different story and since Microsoft has X-Box Live intergration with their Windows Phones, I'd expect to see bigger, more advanced games on their platform soon.
21. pikapowerize (banned) (Posts: 1869; Member since: 03 May 2012)
i wonder why Microsoft wont allow other chip manufacturers to run its OS... i mean.. intel is making chip for phones now and samsung's own Exynos chips is a good chips too!
but for me.. i think nokia will make a good WP8 device...
coz samsung play android game with flying colors!
and come on... i think sammy should stick to android! leave WP8 to nokia... they are hella rich now!
23. tigermcm (Posts: 861; Member since: 02 Sep 2009)
this annoucement+me being with Sprint= a very depressed person. Man why cant there be leaked info about Sprint having a wp8?
28. pikapowerize (banned) (Posts: 1869; Member since: 03 May 2012)
i think they wont have one... thats wha tthe CEO said..


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26.0208 Types of activities; grandfathered, exempt, minor and major projects.Cite as [A.S.A.C. § 26.0208]
A. Grandfathered use.
1. Grandfathered use means any non-conforming structure that was a previously lawful project, use or activity existing as of May 29, 1980, the date that the Act was enacted, but that is not in conformity with the current provisions.
2. Grandfathered uses may be continued, provided that any grandfathered use or building shall conform with the provisions of this chapter, if the project, use or activity:
a. Changes to another use.
b. Resumes after discontinuance for a period of one year or more.
c. Alters or extends the footprint of the structure.
3. The American Samoa Coastal Management Program shall certify that the structure is grandfathered under the provisions of this chapter for utility connection.
B. Exempt activity.
1. Exempt activities means projects which do not adversely impact coastal resources, and thus shall not require a land use permit.
2. Exempt activities include:
a. constructing and maintaining a Samoan umu or cook house, or a faleo'o or small guest house;
b. maintaining or repairing an existing single family home or other structure, that does not change the footprint, increase dimensions, or change the use of the structure;
c. connecting utilities, including water, sewer, and electricity, provided that a valid land use permit or a grandfather certificate exists for the structure for which the connection is requested;
d. siting intermodal containers or freezer containers for the purposes of loading and off-loading which does not exceed thirty (30) days; provided that if siting exceeds thirty (30) days, placement of containers shall be classified as a major project;
e. landscaping, including clearing and grading, that does not exceed ten (10) cubic yards of topsoil, provided that cider shall not be used;
f. erecting non-permanent structures for political campaign, public service or fund raising activities and government sponsored cultural celebrations, events or activities that do not exceed seventy-two [72] hours;
g. traditional Samoan uses which means low-intensity or low-density traditional subsistence or communal uses and practices, which use traditional methods and materials. Such uses may not surpass the sustained yield of any given resource; and
h. subsistence taking and gathering of animals, fish, sea creatures or vegetation historically used in the Samoan islands by traditional methods for the personal use of the immediate family; except that:
(1) animal husbandry, including piggeries, shall be classified as a major project;
(2) subsistence hunting, fishing, and agricultural activities do not include commercial, for profit or for barter activities.
(3) subsistence activities, while exempt from the need for a land use permit, are not exempt from compliance with other federal or territorial laws or regulations.
3. If a person assumes that the project, use or activity is exempt, and the American Samoa Coastal Management Program later determines that the project is not exempt, but rather that the project, use or activity is a minor or major project, the person is responsible for administrative fees, after-the-fact penalties for building without a valid land use permit, and any possible citations that may have been issued as consistent with this chapter.
C. Minor projects.
1. Minor projects means any project, use or action that may have an adverse impact on coastal resources, particularly when viewed within the context of the cumulative or secondary impacts; provided that, where the location of project has the potential for significant adverse impacts on coastal resources, the project, use or activity shall be deemed a major project.
2. Minor projects include:
a. constructing a single family home;
b. constructing Samoan cultural facilities including: fautasi boat houses, faletalimalo or guest house, and fale leoleo or guardhouses;
c. constructing structures or extensions to existing non-commercial structures that do not exceed one hundred twenty (120) square feet; and
d. erecting non-permanent structures that shall not exceed thirty (30) days, provided that this section shall not apply to the placement of intermodal containers or freezer containers.
D. Major projects.
1. Major projects means a proposed project, use or action which is likely to have significant adverse impact on coastal resources.
2. Major projects include, but are not limited to:
a. creating, expanding, or extending any commercial activity;
b. siting permanently or continually replacing intermodal containers or freezer container, including enclosing, connecting utilities, or any other permanent action which exceed thirty (30) days;
c. creating a new, or relocating an existing, discharge of pollutants to ocean, surface, or ground waters;
d. substantially increasing the volume of discharge or the loading of pollutants, including air pollution, from an existing source or from new facilities to receiving waters;
e. significantly impacting the quality of the human environment, either individually or cumulatively;
f. siting major facilities;
g. landfilling, excavating, disposing of dredged materials, mining, quarrying;
h. incinerating private, municipal or medicinal wastes;
i. dredging or filling marine or fresh waters, point source discharging of water or air pollutants, ocean dumping, or constructing artificial reefs;
j. establishing or expanding agriculture or livestock facilities, including:
(1) silviculture or timber operations;
(2) aquaculture facilities, which means the culture or commercial production of freshwater or marine plants or animals for research or food production; and
(3) subsistence animal husbandry, including piggeries.
k. contaminating ground water, including underground injection of hazardous wastes or fluids used for extraction of minerals or oil, or of certain other fluids with potential to contaminate ground water;
l. projects, uses or activities under the direct or indirect jurisdiction of a federal agency, including:
(1) those carried out by or on behalf of the agency;
(2) those carried out with federal financial assistance;
(3) those requiring a federal permit, license, or approval; and
(4) those subject to territorial or local regulation administered pursuant to a delegation or approval by a federal agency.
m. locating any project use or action within or adjacent to a Special Management Area, or any other designated resource management area of the Territory, including but not limited to the following;
(1) Fagatele Bay National Marine Sanctuary;
(2) American Samoa Tia Seu Lupe Monument;
(3) National Park of American Samoa; and
(4) Ofu-Vaota Marine Park.
n. project, uses or activities the cost of which is greater than $250,000;
o. project, uses or activities that have the potential for significant adverse impacts on floodplains, coastal hazards areas or erosion prone sites; or
p. in the view of any single agency member of the Board, are found to have the potential for a significant adverse impact on coastal resources.History: Rule 8-80 (Ex. Ord. 03-80); ASCMP Reg. (Ex. Ord. 07-88); Rule 2-97, eff 4 Aug 97.


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Conditions may be affecting Keppinger's cold start
By Scott Merkin / MLB.com
CHICAGO -- Robin Ventura pointed to the cold and windy first-week weather conditions as part of the reason for Jeff Keppinger's 1-for-21 start and 0-for-19 funk. Aside from pulling the ball a little more than he usually does, Ventura believes that Keppinger looks normal at the plate.
This slump also could be a bit more heightened with these being Keppinger's first at-bats of the season, instead of coming in June or July.
"When it happens in the middle [of the season], you kind of have something to base it on," Ventura said. "You were swinging it good before. They are never fun. They are never good to go through, but again his track record with the way he swings the bat, you just wait for it to turn.
"You kind of go from that. Again, it's not easy to hit right now. So maybe going out on the road will be a good change and will help on the psyche.
Keppinger got the day off Sunday, with left-handed hitting Conor Gillaspie moving into the lineup. Gillaspie played every day at the Minor League level over the last four years, but is adjusting to a reserve role for the White Sox.
"It's tough, but it's something I'm going to have to get used to and do my best at that role," Gillaspie said. "Obviously, the days I'm not playing, I can do a little bit more as far as in the weight room and extra work and things like that. That's just part of life."
Peavy enjoys National League style of play
CHICAGO -- Jake Peavy has pitched parts of five seasons with the White Sox, and when fully healthy in 2012, was one of the more dominant starters in the American League.
The right-handed hurler chose to stay with the White Sox and continue working in the AL through a two-year, $29-million extension agreed upon during the offseason. But it doesn't mean that Peavy doesn't still hold a great appreciation for the National League style of baseball, which Peavy played for parts of eight years in San Diego.
"I love the National League game," said Peavy, who gets the start Tuesday night when the White Sox travel to Washington to take on the Nationals in an Interleague series. "I love the pitcher being an integral part of the game.
"You're being an athlete and having a chance to impact the game. If you practice being better than the other guy, it's one advantage you have over the other starting pitcher. That's a big reason I felt I had one more advantage. In the National League, I took pride in putting the ball in play, getting my bunts down and being able to run bases."
Peavy, Gavin Floyd and Dylan Axelrod all get a chance to hit this week in the three-game series. Peavy has a .177 career batting average with two homers and 27 RBIs, but his defense, another of those disciplines to improve overall contributions on the mound, was honored prior to Sunday's series finale when Peavy received the 2012 Gold Glove shared with Tampa Bay's Jeremy Hellickson.
With four-time Gold Glove winner Mark Buehrle returning to the AL as part of the Blue Jays, Peavy joked that his reign might be coming to an end quickly.
"When you get to the age I've gotten to, you try to be as well rounded of a player as you can possibly be," Peavy said. "Fielding your position, getting off the mound and holding baserunners is something I take a lot of pride in.
"It's something we all take pride in. To be recognized by opposing managers for holding baserunners and fielding your position, it means so much."
Strategy obviously differs between the two leagues, with double-switches being more prevalent in the NL, not to mention a greater role for bench players. Manager Robin Ventura and Peavy spoke about their hope that a designated hitter is not added to NL lineups, keeping that difference intact.
"Don't get me wrong by any means: I love the American League, and I couldn't be more happy being where I'm at. I just prefer the National League," Peavy said. "Being able to hit and run the bases and, like I said, you feel like a kid, like an athlete, more part of the game and at the end of the day it's one more way to try and separate yourself from the other guy to have a chance at winning that game. What pitcher wouldn't like facing the opposing pitcher. It's just fun."
"There's room for both," Ventura said. "Again, the DH has kept a lot of players that couldn't play defense that are good hitters still, they get to extend their careers."
Axelrod, Quintana swap starting spots
CHICAGO -- The White Sox flip-flopped their starting rotation for this week, moving Dylan Axelrod from Friday to Thursday and moving Jose Quintana from Thursday to Friday.
Axelrod will pitch against the Nationals on regular rest, while Quintana will have six days before opening a series at Progressive Field in Cleveland.
These changes have nothing to do with injuries but are all about matchups.
"We started looking at the rest of the month," White Sox manager Robin Ventura said. "We just liked that a little bit better than them being the other way."
Jones building on last year's success
CHICAGO -- After experiencing his first loss as a big leaguer Friday night behind eight victories, Nate Jones was back on the mound Saturday afternoon against the Mariners. Manager Robin Ventura wasn't consciously trying to get Jones back in action following his first loss in 67 appearances, as much as the situation called for his entrance.
"I wouldn't mind [starter Dylan] Axelrod going the whole way," said a smiling Ventura. "But you look at what he did last year and you want to get him back in there as soon as possible. The situation had to dictate to get him in there and it did."
Jones has allowed three runs over 2 1/3 innings this season after being one of the surprise players to break camp with the 2012 White Sox and then turning in one of the more under-the-radar successful campaigns for any American League reliever. But don't try to tell Jones that he's now established following his 8-0 effort and 2.28 ERA from 2012.
"I wouldn't say more established. I would say more experienced," Jones said. "I was lucky enough last year to go through it all. So, you know I'm going to take that experience from last year and learn from it. I want to keep that same mentality that I've always got to be fighting and improving myself."
Jones, who touched 100 mph during Spring Training, said his Arizona focus was on maintaining that same confidence level from last year. He found big league success before and knows he can do it again, pumping in strikes and letting the defense do its thing.
He also hasn't lost that special feeling from his first Opening Day, and the feeling from the challenge that followed.
"Maybe the nerves have gone away a little bit for now," said Jones, who will have plenty of late-inning chances after starting last year in middle relief. "But the excitement sure as heck hasn't gone away. I want to go out there and prove the same thing, that I can get guys out."
Dunn expected to get time in left against Nationals
CHICAGO -- A move to the National League for the next three games against the Nationals means the White Sox will lose the designated hitter. And with right-handed starters Jordan Zimmerman and Dan Haren pitching Wednesday and Thursday, it's likely Adam Dunn will get at least one start in left field.
"We'll just see how it goes," White Sox manager Robin Ventura said. "He'll probably have one of them at some point. He says he feels it's his home park.
"I don't know what that means," added Ventura with a laugh.
Dunn played for the Nationals in 2009-10 and played 84 games in the outfield during the 2009 season.
"I know it's obviously a big park, but it'll be fine," Dunn said. "It'll actually be kind of fun if I do it."
Third to first
• Alex Rios became just the fifth player to homer off Felix Hernandez on a 0-2 count in Saturday's 4-3 White Sox win over Seattle. The last player to do so was Adrian Beltre, who homered on an 0-2 pitch on Sept. 18, 2011. Former White Sox third baseman Josh Fields hit a solo homer off Hernandez on an 0-2 pitch on Aug. 19, 2007.
• The White Sox are prepared to watch Monday night's NCAA title game between Michigan and Louisville together as a team in Washington.
• Julio Cruz and Rudy Law, members of the 1983 AL West champs, threw out the first pitch Sunday. The White Sox wore the throwback '83 jerseys for the first time this season and will do so for every home Sunday.
Scott Merkin is a reporter for MLB.com. Read his blog, Merk's Works, and follow him on Twitter @scottmerkin. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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whm1974 wrote:
Windows 8 _DOES INDEED_ have sideloading.
Even so, how hoops does a user have to go through to use it?
Not very much. A volunteer college student admin could do it with little hassle. All it takes is a little reading up on the subject.
Or were you expecting a toggle switch that enables side loading?


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The context
About half of all Indonesians live on less than two dollars a day. Employment growth has been slower than population growth. Public services remain inadequate by middle-income standards, and health indicators are poor. The island is also one of the most disaster-prone nations in the world.
Our work
- Economic opportunity: Providing technical assistance, training and financial services to microfinance institutions throughout the country and helping spice farmers earn more income
- Health: Raising awareness and supporting mothers to practice and promote exclusive breastfeeding
- Water: Improving sanitation and hygiene in crowded urban areas with a mobile sludge removal service
- Disaster preparedness: Identifying and mapping areas at risk and helping those communities plan, train and practice how to respond when disasters occur
- Emergency response: Maintaining a response team ready to quickly deploy and provide immediate relief to survivors during the critical first months after a disaster strikes
All stories about Indonesia
Indonesia: Starting Anew in Layeun
A bone-rattling one-hour drive still separates the village of Layeun from Banda Aceh, the capital of the tsunami-decimated Aceh province of Indonesia. Roadside scenes along the way provide mind-boggling reminders of the force carried by the wave.
Indonesia: Responding to Disaster, Preparing to Rebuild
On December 28, 2004, Mercy Corps' Nigel Pont became one of the first international relief workers to reach the tsunami-decimated city of Banda Aceh, Indonesia.
Indonesia: Faces on the Ground - Page 2
Harlin Suluki
Indonesia: Faces on the Ground
Indonesia: Recycling Wood into Income
Indonesia: Watch MTV's "After The Tsunami" Special
Indonesia: A Village Endures
Indonesia: Long-Term Vision to Aid Quake Victims
[Editor's Note: This article originally appeared on the Scotsman.com website]
Indonesia: About Mercy Corps (in Indonesian)
Mercy Corps membantu rakyat mengurangi penderitaan, kemiskinan dan penindasan dengan membangun masyarakat yang aman, produktif dan adil.
Indonesia: A Journey Into the City of Ghosts, Indonesia
Nothing that I've gone through in my life could have prepared me for what I was about to see. I was assigned to go to Banda Aceh to assist in raising Mercy Corps' visibility in the region affected by the earthquake and devastating tsunami waves on December 26, 2004.


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- Lorabell
Electric elegance sending off sparks, he just can't take a bad pic.ReplyDelete
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Mounted a set of Anakee 3's on a buds GSA yesterday...woof! The owner is a LD/IBA rider and will give some tire performance soon.
These tires were some of the hardest to install, thought I was putting a ME880 on a LT or a Wing! Have many sets of tires installed to compare to in effort...these were way high on the effort needed.
The air temp was around 50 and we set the tires on a sunny surface to warm them up prior. Using a NoMar machine, still needed the spoon bars to flip the last bit of bead in place. The sidewalls seem to be way stiffer than previous generations of the Anakee's...which I believe I read somewhere as well.
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VIERA, Fla. - A 78-year-old woman died Thursday after she was pulled from a car submerged in a Viera pond in a two-car crash, according to Brevard County Fire Rescue.
Three others were injured in the accident and hospitalized.
The accident occurred Thursday afternoon at Stadium Parkway and North Wickham Road.
Brevard County Fire Rescue firefighters pulled Joan Phaneu, 79, from the vehicle, which was submerged in the 7-foot pond. She was in critical condition and airlifted to the hospital, where she later died, authorities said.
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Before authorities arrived, a witness pulled out 72-year-old Floyd Phaneuf, the woman's husband and the driver of the car.
"We kept coming up for air, going back down, to see if we can somehow get the lady out," said Jill Brooks.
Brooks said she saw the crash and dove into the water to try to help.
"I didn't want to start my new year out this way, but if it was to save a life, I'm more than blessed," she said.
Divers removed the car from the pond, which is on the property of Church at Viera.
Fire Rescue officials said a total four patients were taken to the hospital. Of the three survivors, two were in trauma and one in stable condition.
In the other car, the driver, a 38-year-old woman, was taken to a hospital with serious injuries. Her 18-year-old passenger was also taken to the hospital, but she is in stable condition.
Florida Highway Patrol is investigating the crash.
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Meet Chuck Archer
Saturday — 10am-3pm
March 18th
Weirton, WV
Married (just celebrated 10 years!) with a 8 year old daughter and 5 year old twins (boy and girl).
I have a BA in Speech-Broadcasting from Marshall University. If you don't know where Marshall is, just watch the movie, We Are Marshall. Chad Pennington, Randy Moss, and Byron Leftwich all played for Marshall before going into the NFL.
Favorite Films
We Are Marshall, Dead Poets Society
Last 5 Books I've Read (I read about 50 a year)
Cutting For Stone – Abraham Verghese
The Litigators – John Grisham
Bossypants – Tina Fey
Red Mist – Patricia Cornwell
Room – Emma Donoghue
What's in my iPod right now?
It's a pretty crazy mix of music from all walks of life! As new music goes I'm diggin' Andy Grammer, Kelly Clarkson, Florance & The Machine, and Foster the People. Tunes I keep in my iPod as "go to" music include The Dave Matthews Band and Bruce Hornsby (both from VA), Peter Gabriel, They Might Be Giants, David Wilcox, Rascall Flatts, Deep Forest, Lindsey Buckingham, Kate Bush, Coldplay, and a lot of geeky 80's artists like Thomas Dolby and Howard Jones.
Favorite TV Shows
With 3 kids and a pretty active life, it's hard to get into new shows, so I choose very carefully. Downton Abbey is a MUST in my house. I hate there are only 7 episodes per season! Top Chef, Top Chef Masters, and Top Chef Just Desserts are all guilty pleasures. I've also been following Sarah Michelle Gellar's new show Ringer on the CW.
Favorite Place
Boardwalk and Park Place…when I've got hotels on each…now gimme your money!!
Favorite Quote
"Celebrate we will, because life is short, but sweet for certain." – Dave Matthews from the song Two Step.
Best Concert I've Seen
Billy Joel played the inaugural show at what was then the Coca-Cola Star Lake Amphitheater near Pittsburgh, PA (now the First Niagra Pavilion). He played nearly four hours and ended with a spectacular fireworks show!
What Would You Do If You Weren't In Radio
I'd probably be making more money. 🙂


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Bernal wants more work with Luna
Gael Garcia Bernal has expressed his wish to work with his friend and frequent co-star Diego Luna again.
Gael, star of the upcoming Chilean film No, which has been nominated for an Academy Award, said he'll try and make another collaboration happen: "Let's see the story, let's see who the director is, because Diego's doing lots of projects and I'm doing a lot of things as well. So, we need to find the time and say 'C'mon man!'."
The two Mexican actors, who have worked together in films such as Y Tu Mama Tambien and Rudo Y Cursi, have recently partnered with IM Global to open a company called Mundial: "What we're going to end up doing is the sales of 10 Latin American films a year, something like that. Getting them to be seen all over the world. That is something that circumstance led us to. We're very happy that it's happening."
Theirs is a lifelong friendship and Gael recalls its origin: "We've known each other since he was born, because actually I'm a little bit older than him. So, when he was born we met. And we're still friends now."
:: No will be released in cinemas on February 8.
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Wonder how your favorite albums get made? Neon Trees say, in a behind the scenes look at their new album, that for them it started with a concept.
"The themes of the songs are a lot about playing pretend and so I thought that a movie theater would be a great way to kind of be a visual," singer Tyler Glenn said. "It started back with the idea for the album being the ability that someone has to escape for two hours in someone else's life."
For Picture Show, the band teamed up with producer Justin Meldal-Johnsen, a friend who had recently worked on M83's latest album. He has an interesting career, having started out doing percussion on Beck's Mutations and Midnite Vultures albums and playing bass for dozens of artists ranging from Pink to Ladytron to the Dixie Chicks.
Glenn said he liked talking about some of his obscure '80s pop favorites with Meldal-Johnsen, many of which might be slightly too obscure to remember, save #1 hitters Human League.
Glenn listed Orange Juice, the new wave band lead by Edwyn Collins, who had a solo hit in the '90s with "A Girl Like You."
And Glenn lists Heaven 17 as a favorite — the two share a lot of sonic influences.
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Friedel, Aston Villa suffer 7-1 rout at hands of Chelsea.
Friedel, Aston Villa fade in English Premier League despite unbeaten streak.
After long layoff, Dempsey scores decisive goal, Fulham edges Juventus in Europa Cup.
Donovan's highly successful Everton tenure ends on quiet note.
Both succeeding in Greece, Johnson gets critical U.S. call, Adu does not.
'Player of Month' Donovan, Howard help Everton stun Chelsea, Man. United.
Friedel streak ends, but Villa draws with Manchester United 1-1.
Altidore goal helps Hull defeat Manchester City 2-1.
Beasley's car is destroyed in Scotland racial incident.
Cherundolo agravates ailing shoulder, will miss at least month for Hannover.
Donovan scores first, sparks Everton past Sunderland in Premier League.
Howard, Donovan go down with Everton, eliminated from FA Cup.
Dempsey avoids surgery, his World Cup hopes remain intact.
Donovan is impressive, helping Everton draw with Arsenal in his debut.
Busy Dempsey continues to make his mark with Fulham.
Adu joins Johnson as loan acquisitions by Aris of Greece.
Friedel posts three more shutouts as Aston Villa climbs in English Premier League.
Beasley finally gets starts and he responds for Rangers in big way.
Howard stops penalty kick, rallies slumping Everton to victory, draw.
Dempsey finds net twice, Fulham blanks Blackburn 3-0 in EPL.
Setback in recovery from shin injury casts doubt on Jones joining U.S. team.
Dempsey runs his EPL scoring streak to three games, helping Fulham tie Wigan 1-1.
Mönchengladbach, Bradley experience improved play in Bundesliga.
Dempsey regains scoring touch, helps Fulham drop Liverpool.
Davies improves, but faces several surgeries, long road back.
Dempsey, injured in England, will miss at least one U.S. qualifier.
Injury problems continue for DeMerit who hurts eye in accident.
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(Thursday, April 1, 2010) -- United States midfielder Freddy Adu is apparently now back in the good graces of Aris Thessaloniki's Argentinean coach Hector Cuper, who had called Adu out publicly for not working hard enough in training.
For only the third time since arriving in Greece, Adu started and went the distance for Aris, which defeated Levadiakos 1-0 on Sunday. American striker Eddie Johnson also started and played 62 minutes for Aris.
In the German Bundesliga, U.S. defender Steve Cherundolo played 90 minutes and scored Hannover 96's only goal a 4-1 road loss to FC Cologne Saturday. Down by four goals, Cherundolo bent a free kick around the right side of the wall and into the upper corner of the net in the 82nd minute for his first goal of the season.
American forward Sal Zizzo, who continues to recover from a knee injury, did not make the trip for Hannover.
U.S. midfielder Michael Bradley, serving a one-match yellow card suspension and recovering from nose surgery, did not dress for Borussia Moenchengladbach, which picked up a badly-needed victory 1-0 Sunday over Hamburg SV.
U.S. midfielder Ricardo Clark has recovered from injury, dressed, but did not play for Eintracht Frankfurt in a 2-1 win Friday over VfL Bochum.
American midfielder Jared Jeffrey did not dress for FC Mainz 05's in a 2-0 loss Saturday to VfL Wolfsburg.
In the 2. Bundesliga, American goalkeeper David Yeldell went the distance, making seven saves for TUS Koblenz in a 4-1 loss Friday at MSV Duisburg.
American forward Matt Taylor did not dress for FSV Frankfurt's in a 2-1 triumph Friday over FC Union Berlin.
In France, U.S. defender Carlos Bocanegra played 90 minutes for Stade Rennes, which defeated Le Mans 3-1 Sunday.
In Scotland, U.S midfielder Maurice Edu played the final 27 minutes for Glasgow Rangers in a 4-1 decision Saturday over Heart of Midlothian. American midfielder DaMarcus Beasley was dressed, but didn't play for Rangers.
In Denmark, American forward Chris Rolfe came on in the 75th minute for Aalborg BK in a 1-1 draw Saturday with FC Nordsjaelland.
Aalborg BK's American striker Marcus Tracy has developed tendonitis in his knee from an injury he received in the U.S. men's camp in January. He gas been ruled out for the remainder of this season and is on his way back to the U.S. to receive treatment from a specialist.
U.S. midfielder Benny Feilhaber returned from an ankle injury last night, coming off the bench in the 69th minute for AGF Aarhus in a 4-0 victory over Esbjerg. He missed almost six weeks.
Michael Parkhurst dressed but did not play for FC Nordsjaelland in a 1-1 draw Saturday with Aalborg BK.
In Sweden, American midfielder Alejandro Bedoya played 90 minutes in Orebro's 2-0 home loss to Mjaellby.
In Norway, U.S. defenders Clarence Goodson and Hunter Freeman both went the distance on IK Start's backline in a 1-1 draw Saturday with Molde.
Nineteen-year-old American midfielder Mikkel Diskerud scored a goal in a 90-minute effort for Stabaek in its 2-2 draw with Aaelsunds Saturday.
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But the planners believed the then-new PC zoning concept would liberate developers from cut-and-dried formulas that included rigid setbacks, heights and density standards. The theory was that it would allow developers to be more creative and expansive in their proposals.
And the PC zone would also benefit the communities at large by encouraging more creative and attractive projects, in addition to specific "public benefit" items offered by (or required of) the developer.
No one dreamed that the PC zone would morph into something big enough to swallow up traditional zoning and community planning, as it now seems to be threatening to do in Palo Alto. And, as outlined July 19 by the Weekly in a detailed analysis by Gennady Sheyner, three significant PC proposals may well trigger the next resident revolt against either overdevelopment or misplaced development.
The three projects that might ignite a broader political response are the proposed office/theater development by John Arrillaga at 27 University Ave., a 311,000-square foot high-rise development along Page Mill Road by Jay Paul Co., and a comparatively small, 60-unit low-income senior-housing-plus-12-houses project on Maybell Avenue in Barron Park.
The Maybell project already is being challenged by referendum petitions, while the first two are beginning the city assessment and approval process, so any referenda challenge is premature.
But something happened to the bright promise those long-retired planning officials outlined to me as a reporter for the erstwhile Palo Alto Times. Instead of an occasional PC zone for special circumstances or opportunities, the PC zone has become commonplace.
Simply put, the PC zone replaces any underlying zone in the city's zoning ordinance, a detailed document intended to reflect broader planning policies and goals outlined in what once was commonly called a General Plan. General was the operative word, as most such plans in my experience in various communities usually gathered more dust than attention following their adoption.
In the 1950s and early 1960s, teams of freelance professional planners traveled the state convincing local officials in smaller towns that every community needed one. Larger communities assigned their own planning staffs to develop such plans. The result was a document outlining what should go where, accompanied by a large map with different colors for different uses. The maps usually wound up on a wall behind or beside the city council dais.
Repeatedly, the key decisions were made on a case-by-case basis, often depending on the eloquence, or influence, of the developer or landowner and who was serving on the governing council or board.
Getting to specific decisions on specific properties or areas of town proved more complicated than the "general" plans could encompass.
In Palo Alto, the city's General Plan met pretty much the same fate as elsewhere in the state. The fast-growth 1950s and early 1960s were fueled by a serious need of both the city and Stanford University to increase revenues plus a huge demand for housing and a surging economy pushed by high-tech and the Cold War.
The growth of the Stanford Industrial Park — never proposed or studied as a whole plan, former longtime Planning Director Louis Fourcroy once told me — created a side effect that still haunts Palo Alto politics: traffic. What is now the Stanford Research Park grew on a project-by-project basis rather than as a planned overall land-use policy.
The debate over growth and impacts of growth tore apart the city, rising to a crescendo by the mid-1960s and resulting in a split City Council and a decade of see-saw policies and politics.
Then in the early 1970s a remarkable city planner arrived, fresh from land-use battles surrounding the University of Chicago relating to conflicts between university desires and needs and adjacent residential neighborhoods.
That planner, Naphtali Knox, still a consultant in the Palo Alto area, recognized the weakness of the General Plan, discernible one surmises through the layers of dust, and proposed a revolutionary change to the planning process.
Instead of creating a general document and multi-colored map that would run aground in the face of specific decisions, Knox proposed turning the process upside down. He would start with specific decisions, over a period of months and scores of meetings, and then based on those decisions the professional planners would draft a "Comprehensive Plan" that would reflect those real-world decisions.
That plan is sometimes referred to as the bible (lowercase b) of city development policies. Like the actual Bible, there seems to be something in it for everyone and anyone, but without the storytelling drama. And, like its namesake, it is often ignored in day-to-day practice.
Instead, since the 1980s in particular, the PC zone has grown in both usage and stature. It has survived repeated criticisms, and even a city auditor report, about providing far more benefit to the developer than it does to the community. It has been admitted that even most of the promised "public benefits" have been lost to memory or record, and there is little enforcement of the few that are known.
With each proposal being an independently negotiated deal for extra features in exchange for some kind of benefit, the question is being asked by a seemingly large number of residents: Why continue the Comprehensive Plan revision now underway at all?
That may be a fair question to which current city leaders and planners might pay more attention than they have in the past.
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His career was only a few hours from over.
Toby Leboutillier, 71, arrived at the Maine Public Broadcasting Network's studio in Bangor early Friday afternoon, his canvas bag stuffed with oldies but goodies, fully expecting this would be his last day in front of the microphone that reaches from Kittery to Fort Kent and beyond.
"Down Memory Lane," the one-of-a-kind, weekly smorgasbord of music that stretches back a full century and then dutifully marches, decade by decade, all the way to the 1970s, was about to become, well, history — replaced by the non-stop talk of the nationally syndicated "Diane Rehm Show."
"I'm not making a big deal out of it," Leboutillier had promised me during an hour-plus telephone chat the day before. "We'll just say, 'It was wonderful and goodbye.' "
Ah, but it was a big deal. In fact, for those of us who for years have welcomed in the weekend with Leboutillier's eclectic, two-hour play lists interspersed with his desert-dry humor, it was the end of an era.
Thirty-three years after his first show, a decade after he stopped accepting a paycheck in part because MPBN had the gall to go from paper time sheets to computerized payroll forms, this quirky slice of Maine life was about to vanish into thin air.
"I'm a complete Luddite," confessed Leboutillier. "I don't have a computer. I don't do the Internet. I don't have a cellphone. All I have is my old reel-to-reel tape recorder, cassette players — I do have CD's — record players, and that's it."
And, of course, his records. Thousands of them, meticulously cataloged and arranged by artist in his basement in Brewer — from Ada Jones and Billy Murray in the 1910s, to Aileen Stanley in the '20s, to Bing Crosby and Dinah Shore in the '40s, to Doris Day and Perry Como in the '50s, to Frank Sinatra and The Beach Boys in the '60s — each waiting week after week, month after month, for Leboutillier to pluck them from their shelf, schlep them over the MPBN's sound booth and, for a few short, occasionally scratchy minutes, resurrect their past glory.
He got his start in broadcasting after coming home to Mount Desert Island from an Army post in Germany in the mid 1960s.
After a few years with commercial television and radio, Leboutillier jumped at a chance to work for what was then the Maine Educational Broadcast Network at the University of Maine in Orono, where he'd earlier earned a degree in physics.
It was a different, less structured time: Back when Leboutillier babysat the live weekly broadcasts of the Boston Symphony Orchestra in the early 1970s, he'd liven up the 20-minute intermissions by dubbing sound effects over the dull roar of the symphony audience.
"One time we did the sound of a monkey," he chortled. "Or we'd cue up smashing glass. We even had the sound of a helicopter going over it one day."
But behind the hijinks was a man who loved his music — old, new and anywhere in between. A man who, upon discovering the directories of hit records compiled by the legendary music chronicler Joel Whitburn, set about collecting every record on every list going back all the way to the early 20th century.
"The Top 100 Billboard book (from 1955-72) has over 11,000 records in it," noted Leboutillier. "And I found every one except two."
He did it by scouring the attics and storage rooms of old Maine radio stations from Waterville to Presque Isle, by driving hundreds of miles to antique record shows and, after he launched "Down Memory Lane" in 1979, by gratefully accepting the countless donations of old recordings from faithful listeners all over Maine.
The show evolved over the years, eventually expanding from one to two hours and, by the late 1990s, absorbing two other shows Leboutillier produced — "Oldies But Goodies" and "Wind Up the Victrola, Toby."
Starting in the 1910s, each show moved incrementally forward by decade, interspersed with back-in-the-day news stories that Leboutillier ripped and read off the microfilms down at the Bangor Public Library.
Better yet was his running, deep-baritone commentary that bookended the songs: "That was dreadful! How did that ever get in there?"
Or, "There's Connie Francis crying her way to the bank again."
Or, "Oh God! How many 'wop wop doo wop wops' can we take?"
"It's comfortable if you like the premise of it," Leboutillier said. "I know musically it's quite a swath because you're not likely to get people who like Steppenwolf that also adored Caruso. But you might hear both in the same program."
A guy named Fred heard both — and loved every minute of it. He worked as a legal assistant down in Boston and, every Friday afternoon, would drive to the Agawam Diner in Topsfield, Mass., to sit in his car and let Leboutillier transport him Down Memory Lane.
Fred eventually came down with incurable cancer and moved back to Connecticut to spend his final months with his parents. But even then, Leboutillier would mail down a cassette recording of each show "so he could listen to it on ear phones."
"His mother later wrote me," recalled Leboutillier. "She said that meant everything to Fred."
And to so many others.
When the news first broke two weeks ago that Friday's show would be Leboutillier's last — part of MPBN's migration toward a more talk-oriented format — his loyal fans went into mourning.
Over-the-air listeners couldn't reach him by email (again, the computer phobia), but his mailbox immediately began filling with cards and letters from all over Maine.
Equally distraught were Internet listeners as far away as California, West Virginia and even Germany — all devastated by the news that the treasure trove of old songs, and the man who played them so religiously, were about to go silent forever.
"I have no control over it — I've been doing it for nothing for 10 years," said Leboutillier, whose offer to host the show for free was prompted, in addition to those cussed computers, by a financial crisis that included layoffs.
"They've curried to this crowd that likes to listen to breaking news and this endless discussion," he continued. "I mean, I'd go nuts. I never have liked talking radio. Ever!"
How could he? Unlike all those talking heads, Leboutillier is, was and always will be a music man.
Thus as he went through his Thursday afternoon ritual — check his master lists for the top hits on Nov. 30 over seven consecutive decades, cobble together this week's play list, go downstairs and retrieve the recordings (each gets a run through MPBN's "$800 record-washing machine" before going on the air) — Leboutillier worried that his final appearance would be "maudlin affair."
"It's no big woops," he told me less-than-convincingly. "I knew it would eventually come to an end. I mean I'm 71!"
But then something totally unexpected happened.
Just before Leboutillier settled into his studio chair on Friday– the window covered with a sign that read, "Toby has requested that he be left alone today. Please keep out!" — MPBN programming director Charles Beck pulled him aside.
Would he be willing, asked Beck, to keep doing the show — same time, same studio — and have it go out … brace yourself, Toby … online?
In a heartbeat, Leboutillier said yes.
"He's discovered the Internet in the last 24 hours, I think," said a pleased and relieved Beck. "It is a viable option."
And so the dreaded "last" show, in the end, wasn't.
And as Leboutillier emerged from the studio with his records, CD's and song directories piled literally up to his chin, MPBN board Chairman Hank Schmelzer, President and CEO Mark Vogelzang and two dozen other employees waited with a cake and an old MPBN microphone from the 1960s — not to say goodbye, but rather to keep up the good work.
"This is my life," a beaming Leboutillier told his colleagues. "I don't want to be anywhere else, really."
Nor did Leboutillier, the man who blanches at the sight of a laptop, ever dream he'd sign off the way he did on Friday.
Just after he played Hurricane Smith's "Oh Babe, What Would You Say?" Leboutillier reminded his audience that "Down Memory Lane" was not ending after all. It's just, as they say in the digital age, being rerouted.
"So this is not goodbye — it's just until next week," said Leboutillier. "Crank up those computers!"
And long live the Internet.
Columnist Bill Nemitz can be contacted at 791-6323 or at


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Oil drops ahead of US budget showdown
Oil slipped on Thursday, after prices hit 11-week highs, on worries about looming US budget battles and signs of growing concern by the US Federal Reserve about buying bonds to spur economic growth.
Focus shifted from the fiscal cliff deal reached earlier this week to the upcoming wrangling US President Barack Obama and Republicans in Congress will face over the budget, which could put further stress on the world's biggest economy.
The oil markets have been closely watching the US budget crisis, as well as ongoing problems in the euro zone, for signs it could further dampen struggling fuel demand.
Brent crude jumped to over $US112 a barrel for the first time since mid-October on Wednesday after the fiscal cliff deal was reached, but players said the market was awaiting strong signs that the economy was improving to extend the rally longer term.
"The uncertainty because of the budget cuts and the ceiling debate seem to have tempered the markets enthusiasm that things were getting better and that's why things have stalled," said Gene McGillian, analyst, Tradition Energy in Stamford, Connecticut.
"I think we probably have more to go on the rally but a significant rally from here has to come from signs the economy is really improving."
Prices fell further in a wider sell off of risk assets, including equities, in US afternoon trade after minutes from the Federal Open Market Committee showed rising concern about the risks of the Fed's policy of buying bonds to stimulate growth.
Brent crude settled 33 cents lower at $US112.14 a barrel after rising more than 1 per cent on Wednesday to settle at their highest level since October. US crude fell 20 cents to settle at $US92.92 a barrel, erasing smaller gains from earlier in the day after the Fed minutes were released.
Brent's premium to US crude narrowed, in part due to news a major expansion of the Seaway pipeline -- aimed at easing the bottleneck at the Cushing, Oklahoma oil hub which has depressed US prices -- should be at full rates by the end of next week.
The spread between Brent and West Texas Intermediate narrowed to just over $US19 a barrel on Thursday, down from 2012 highs of about $US26.
Brent trading volumes were healthy, about 17 per cent above the 30-day moving average, while US crude trade was about average for that period.
Eyes of economic, inventory data
US economic data released Wednesday was mixed, with US private-sector employment data coming in stronger than expected. A separate report showed the number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits rose last wee, and traders will now be closely watching out for payrolls data coming out on Friday.
Data also showed the service sector of No.2 oil consumer China expanded in December, fueling hopes that the world's second-largest economy and top energy consumer is recovering.
US commercial crude oil stockpiles are likely to have fallen last week due to lower imports as refiners drew down inventories for year-end tax purposes, a Reuters poll of analysts showed.
The American Petroleum Institute (API) will release its report on Thursday, delayed due to the New Year day's holiday on Tuesday. The US government's Energy Information Administration (EIA) will issue its data on Friday.
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In one of his last auditions to make the Cubs rotation, Jeff Samardzija struggled through four innings against the Rockies on Friday. The Cubs bullpen was able to right the ship, and the Cubs offense was ready and willing to take the game over. The Cubs scored three runs in three different innings erasing defecits of 5-3 and 7-6 in route to a 10-8 slugfest victory
W: Samardzija (2-1) L: Chatwood (1-2) SV: None
Cubs 10 – Rockies 8 — Full Box Score
At the Plate:
It was the Geovany Soto show at the plate, the Cubs starting catcher was 3 for 3, blasting two home runs, and driving in five runs. Bryan LaHair also continued his spring surge at the plate going 3 for 3 on the day, he is now 5 for his last 11 at the plate. Marlon Byrd also had a solid day at the plate going 2 for 3, with two doubles, and two runs scored.
On the Mound:
It was a rough day for Samardzija, he last four innings, giving up 10 hits, 7 runs all earned, while striking out two. There is good news here, he did not walk a single batter, he was wild in the strike zone. The major knock on Samardzija has been his command and too many walks, the fact that he got knocked around and didn't hurt himself by walking guys is a good sign in my opinion. The bullpen came in and did a great job holding the Rockies to just one run on two hits over the final five innings. Case Coleman was sharp, going three innings, giving up two hits and one run.
On Deck:
Travis Wood will make his fourth spring appearance and third start on Saturday when the Cubs play host to the Padres at HoHoKam Park in Mesa, Ariz. Wood has struggled this spring, giving up 13 earned runs on 13 hits and six walks over 4 2/3 innings. Randy Wells, who has not walked a batter or given up a run over 5 2/3 innings in two Cactus League games, will follow Wood. Chris Volstad, a frontrunner for one of the openings in the rotation, will pitch in a game in the Minor League camp at Fitch Park on Saturday. (Via Thomas Harding)
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Celebrating 30th Year With All The Readers Of
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November 22, 2012: Rick Bowers celebrates 30th year with Litho Supply and Service Company, Inc., dba LSS Digital Print Finishing Systems. On that day, we all will celebrate that event. It isn't often that we, who own dealerships, are witnesses to a dedicated, service-oriented individual who stays with the same company for 30 consecutive years. Not only are we pleased, so are the customers in the areas he serves. This surely demonstrates his strength of character.
How it all started: Rick was the all-around front end/print room/bindery room specialist at a medium size Houston printer. After asking his former employer for permission to speak with Rick about selling for us, he joined us as our first Account Manager. It wasn't long before he began developing friendships and with his bindery background, customers for equipment, labor, parts and consumables.
We at LSS Digital are exceedingly blessed to know and to have worked with Rick Bowers these past 30 years. And in those years, he and his wife Elizabeth raised two children and are now enjoying their two grandsons that God has blessed them with.
It's easy to see why we enjoy Rick as a wonderful man, friend, employee. He is a strict Constitutionalist, a 2nd Amendment supporter and a fair-minded businessman who walks the narrow line of serving family, country, his clients and his company.
We thank Dealer Communicator for allowing us to share this 30th Year Celebration about Rick Bowers. AND, Thank You, Rick, for all that you have done and for all that you have meant to us at LSS Digital. You are a great family man, a Godly man and I am proud to know you.
Ralph Dumoit, Vice President, LSS Digital.


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Scarlett Johansson and Adriana Cernanova
For those unconvinced by the resemblance of Natalie Portman to Scarlett Johansson in W magazine's heavily produced cover shoot, here's an uncannily perfect clone of the actress: Slovak model Adriana Cernanova. Well, actually, she looks exactly like what would happen if ScarJo and Natalie Portman (NatPo?) mashed genitals together and managed to produce a child. She's a tad alien looking, but I suppose all really beautiful people are. (Adriana is the alien on the right, if you were wondering.)
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The California Franchise Tax Board (FTB) is now accepting 2013 state tax returns.
Tax law and filing service changes highlighted by the FTB include:
• Standard deductions: The standard deduction for single or filing separately tax statuses increased to $3,906. For joint, surviving spouse or head-of-household filers, it increased to $7,812.
• Exemption credit increases: The dependent exemption credit increased to $326 per dependent. The personal exemption amount for single, filing separately and head-of-household filers increased to $106. For joint or surviving spouses, it increased to $212.
• 540A discontinued: For taxpayers who file paper returns, the FTB eliminated this form due to decreased use. Tax preparation software or e-filing will automatically select the appropriate tax form for the taxpayer. The FTB continues to offer two types of personal income tax forms: Form 540 (Long Form) that can be used by all tax filers, and Form 540 2EZ that can be used for tax filers with simple tax filing situations – those who typically report income wages, interest, dividends and pensions and take the standard deduction.
• Voluntary Contribution Fund: Taxpayers can contribute to one or more charitable causes directly from the state tax form. New on the 2013 tax return are the American Red Cross Fund, the Protect Our Coast and Oceans Fund and the Keep Arts in School Fund. See the FTB's tax forms for a complete listing of available charities. For more information, visit ftb.ca.gov and search "voluntary contributions."
• State tax relief for 2013 short sellers: The IRS has determined that California taxpayers who sell their principal residences where the lender agrees to a short sale for less than what is owed on the home are relieved of incurring cancellation of indebtedness income, which may have been taxable. Instead, the amount of canceled debt is included in the amount realized in determining gain on the sale of that residence. The FTB's website will post updated information and FAQs soon. For more information, visit ftb.ca.gov and search "mortgage forgiveness debt relief."
• California Affordable Care Act: Although this is not a new law, the FTB receives questions about how the federal Affordable Care Act affects California taxes. California tax code conforms to the 2010 federal income tax rules, which excludes the value of the medical coverage provided to nondependent adult children from California gross income and allows a deduction to self-employed individuals for health insurance premiums for nondependent adult children under age 27. For more information, visit ftb.ca.gov and search "affordable care act."
Self-service resources
The FTB encourages taxpayers and practitioners to explore many self-service applications available through its website, including:
• CalFile, a free, easy-to-use e-file option available to more than 6.4 million taxpayers. CalFile accepts taxpayers with income of up to $345,235, itemized deductions and some tax credits. CalFile guides taxpayers through a simple question-and-answer process that takes 15-30 minutes to complete. CalFile offers features such as email confirmation verifying that the return was filed and the ability to save information and return later to finish. Taxpayers can also file 2012 and 2013 tax returns. For more information, visit ftb.ca.gov.
• ReadyReturn, a free e-file program that allows taxpayers who file simple returns to do so in less time. The FTB uses information it already has to complete a ReadyReturn for selected taxpayers. Taxpayers who used the single or head-of-household filing status in the prior year, had one employer, claimed no more than five dependents and took the standard deduction qualify for ReadyReturn. Taxpayers can visit ftb.ca.gov to see if a ReadyReturn is completed and waiting for them.
• MyFTB Account, which allows users to change a mailing address and access information on wages, California withholding, estimated tax payments, balances due and FTB-issued 1099 forms. Taxpayers and tax professionals must complete a one-time registration process.
Taxpayers can also check the status of their 2013 filed tax returns online. Generally, e-filed returns with refunds and requests for direct deposit are issued within seven to 10 days, and mailed refund checks are sent within two weeks. Paper-filed returns take six to eight weeks, depending on the time of year the return is filed. This service is also available in Spanish.
Taxpayers who owe can use the FTB's online Web Pay service to pay a tax return balance due or make an extension or estimate payment.


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Rap's Midlife Non-Crisis
In the family of American-bred music genres such as jazz, country, blues, funk, and R&B, rap is the youngest and arguably one of the more constantly evolving genres of them all. But even the baby of the family eventually grows up and transforms into a larger-than-life composite of its history. As we are in the midst of rap's fourth decade of existence, newcomers to the genre as well as their predecessors continue to produce beats, rhymes, scratches, and mixes that are carrying the stories, dreams and reflections of youth, from generation to generation. With a list of pioneering rappers that is now longer than ever, it's a perfect time to look back at the legacy of rap music and ask, "Has rap hit its middle age?"
While young rappers continue to emerge, many veteran rappers have maintained their relevance. MCs such as Jay-Z and LL Cool J offer a seasoned yet intense energy just as strong as young guns such as current 55th GRAMMY nominees Big Sean and 2 Chainz. Somewhere in the middle, artists such as Kanye West, Common and Cee Lo Green represent the middle passage between pioneers and newcomers with their own brand of musical longevity. Meanwhile, 20-something artists such as Drake, Nicki Minaj, Frank Ocean, and Wale serenade the airwaves and MP3 players of the Millennial Generation.
What's even more remarkable is how rap's generational influence often blends together to impact both middle-aged and coming-of-age fans. This fusion is what makes artists such as Jay-Z, West and Ocean so powerful, and includes artists such as Busta Rhymes, Chris Brown, Ludacris, and John Legend.
So the answer to the question proposed above? Yes, rap music may be approaching middle age, but it's certainly not showing signs of aging. While the genre has continued to evolve over the years, it remains true to itself, producing raw and honest rhymes that never compromise rap's roots or neglect its veterans.
The lasting power of rap was recognized in 2011 when The Recording Academy inducted its first rap recording into the GRAMMY Hall Of Fame: "The Message" by Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five Featuring Melle Mel & Duke Bootee. And this year, GRAMMY nominees in the Rap Field span veterans such as Nas, Jay-Z and West to newcomers such as Big Sean, Pusha T, Ocean, and Wale, among others.
Whether you rock the bells or watch the throne, rap music has become the "cool uncle" of music in a way. And there are plenty of "nieces" and "nephews" who are keeping the genre alive and relevant.


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Have things changed?
People in the United States of America have gradually formed two camps in the last 4 years. One half still considers Martin Luther King Jr. as the turning point in African American culture and believes that his efforts are essentially responsible for the way black people are treated now and have been the ultimate catalyst for a change in the social order. The other half considers Barack Obama's presidency as the pivotal moment in black history within America and the one single point that has changed how African Americans are perceived today.
But there exists a small minority which believes that all these developments are nothing but superficial changes in attitudes, and issues are still exactly the same as they were 40 years ago. If you look at everything objectively; they do have hit the bull's-eye.
Slave for a day
To understand the issues that African American face today, you have to consider the fact that changing half a millennium worth of stereotypes within half a century is a daunting task indeed. Slavery might have been abolished a long time ago by law, but there is no legal piece of paper that can govern the mind of an individual. Many people still categorize African Americans based on the redundant views held by their forefathers and the issue has come to boiling point once again after the controversial 'Slave for a day' program by Hampton National Historic Park, which caused outrage and sympathy in equal measure.
According to the authorities, they intended this 'catchy title' to attract people to the event. The event itself consisted of working in fields with scythes and hoes and other duties that a slave normally carried out like transporting water buckets. The intent was to create awareness about black history and the issues African Americans faced during these dark ages, ending with a commemoration ceremony dedicated to black history. But people across the country have responded to it with enough acid to stock a school lab for a year. One commentator summed up the outrage by saying that 'It is too serious an issue to playact'. While the intent on the whole was admirable, the title and related advertising were considered insensitive and the program has since been renamed. Angela Roberts-Burton, the organizer and an African American herself, has defended the whole situation by stating that the activities were meant to give a glimpse of the hard work and atrocities that the slaves endured and the event wasn't trying to combine and display the whole era in a single day for marketing purposes.
The political ramifications are huge and the whole issue has already rocked Washington with many senators condemning the whole situation. Many support groups and NGO's have come out in vocal opposition and are threatening to boycott any further activities. But there is another section of the public that has come in support of the Park authorities, as they believe that the whole situation is being blown out of proportion and the organizers should in fact be commended for their efforts in bringing to light the plight of the slaves. They are absolutely spot on.
The American population, fed on popcorn and prejudice, has surprisingly become more insensitive than it was two or three decades ago. Racism is still rampant and the only solution mainstream America has come up with is to make fun of it through TV and Hollywood. Masking racism with laughter isn't correct as it tends to encourage wrong beliefs and misconceptions, that black people are 'cool' with comments and racial attitudes which make fun of their history or color. This immature outlook stems from an inadequate knowledge about African American history and culture and is in fact the most fundamental problem through which these stereotypes emerge. The Hampton National Park authorities should be congratulated on their efforts to get to the root of the problem and show the average American what being a slave actually felt like. This will help broaden one dimensional views and will better equip them to deal with issues of racism. This was the only program that took the issue seriously and castigating them for 'improper advertising' is extremely harsh when you consider the fact that these same people have no issues with insensitive advertising on TV or improper portrayal of black people in visual media.
The political class needs to show some spine by supporting the idea behind this event, or any other that take place in the future. They have to educate the electorate about the real issues that plague American society today and to convince them that being a 'Slave for a day' is definitely not a problem; it's actually a giant leap towards finding a permanent solution.


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