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I've got a computer running WinXP Pro and ZA Suite 7.0.337 that is on 24/7 used
almost solely as a file server on a small network.
Before updating to 7.0.337 I was having trouble with
once every week or two, this computer losing the ability to connect through the network to the internet, but local network connections remained active.
After I updated to 7.0.337, I thought I had the problem solved because it didn't happen again.
However, now the
"quiet period" after installation has elapsed and this morning I found that the internet connection is down.
What usually draws my attention to this is that
an online backup icon changes from green to yellow and says that its "waiting for an internet connection".
When I attempt to go online with IE7 I get a dns error message and no other programs, like AV updates are able to connect.
Rebooting the computer fixes the problem.
I'm wondering if there's a
program that is
asking for permission to run that's happening when I'm not around to notice it, that is stopping the internet connectivity dead in its tracks.
Any suggestions as to what might be causing this?
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[Hook: Kurupt and B-Real]
You don't know no real shit, nigga (it's the real shit!)
We numb niggas, ya don't feel shit, nigga
You ain't on no real shit, nigga
[Verse 1: B-Real]
'91, Cypress Hill burst upon the scene
Three crazy, gun-totin' niggas smokin' weed
Talkin' about life on records was the whole plan
So we put out The Phuncky Feel, but you were feeling Kill A Man
That was about the time we was openin' up for royalties
Didn't know shit, we were jus' tryin' to rock the party
'92, a year later, 'bout a million records sold
From doin' shows like Lollapalooza on the road
Buildin' up momentum, whilst spittin' deadly venom
Takin' pictures for High Times, me, Muggs, and Senen
Chillin' with the Beastie Boys, smokin' lots of weed
But it was time to hit the studio for another LP
'93, Black Sunday hits, with critical acclaim
Had a monster hit from Insane In The Brain
Topped the charts, held the spot, for six weeks to boot
It was a trip to note, that we was the first ones to do it
In rap music, but it was a feat none the less
So we started gettin paid and I stopped smokin' stress
[Hook: Kurupt and B-Real]
[Verse 2: B-Real]
'94, still in the door and we conquered many tours
With Rage Against The Machine, House Of Pain and many more
Was even invited to Woodstock, some niggas from the block
Called up Eric Bobo and half a million rocked
How could all this happen at 24 years of age?
Half a million bouncin' to your shit from off the stage
'95, I was alive and survived so far
Still tryin' to cope with bein' a Rap Star
'Cos that's the type of shit that can really affect your mental
This was evident, in the way I broke the tempo
With confusion, (I'm havin' Illusions) pain, and hence illusions
But I still kept my set up with the critics bein' abusive (yeah)
Even the record company, they became illusive
When it comes to showin' support for the Cypress institution
'96, with no support we were still makin' moves
Cypress Hill, in the summer, we were on the Smokin' Grooves
But like every legend every clique, someone had to split
So the Dog left the house, shit was gettin' kinda thick
I was with the electric lady, we was talkin' about babies
But the groupies on the road don't help me from misbehavin'
[Hook: Kurupt and B-Real]
'97 was the trip, it was the year we killed the feud
Between us and Cube, over shit nobody knew
The Dog came back home but after Smokin' Grooves 2
Chillin' with George Clinton and Erykah Badu
This was a crazy time, we were flowin' off the boo
Niggas on stage, trippin' on the 'shrooms
'98 was kinda great, cos it felt just like before
We hit the studio, recorded Cypress Hill IV
But someone dropped the ball, as I still recall
'Cos it felt Cypress Hill got no support at all
We did the last Smokin' Grooves, but did it all with Sen
And the old chemistry, just reared it's head again
'99 I got to recline, because there was no doubt
That the first year was a success, of the Smoke Out
'99 was even better than the year of '98
And Skull And Bones was comin' out, kickin' from the gate
2000, 15 million records sold
They broke the mould, but there's others along the road
But we still keep rollin' on from Heaven to Atlantis
Droppin' shit in English and makin' albums in Spanish
2001, goddamn, who knows what's in store?
Just as long as motherfuckers know, who's knockin' on the door
We remain unjaded and still we go unfaded
See how long we made it and never ben outdated
[Bridge: B-Real (Sen Dog)]
We ain't goin out, motherfucker (That's right, FUCK that!)
You don't know, (it's big time Cypress Hill)
(Motherfuckin' renovaters up here)
[Hook: Kurupt and B-Real]
[Outro - Kurupt]
(It's the REEEEAAAAL!)
Nigga, nigga
Ni-ni-nigga [--(*scratched*)
This the original Cypress Hill shit, nigga
Nigga, nigga
(*scratch*) nigga
CYPRESS, nigga!
At the track, B-Real details 10 years of his path with Cypress Hill. The verses show the group's glories and struggles since 1991.
Kronologik is the song number 3 on Stoned Raiders (2001).

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Discussion in 'Miscellaneous' started by Mary Ann, Aug 10, 2012.
Took these shots during the little storm that passed through this afternoon...
I love the Garden of the Gods. I really miss Colorado some days...
Newest pic of Rory- he's built a nest for himself out of quilts.
I baked cookies for the volunteers at the local Obama campaign HQ.
They loved them!
^^Nice shots Flukie.
Live long and...
Ooh, cookies
I posted this pic in the Latest Purchases thread, but I figured I'd post it here too. My hair was really long because I wanted to style it for my sister's wedding, but with that done I immediately went to Supercuts and had them chop off the majority of it. I really love it so far.
I love it!
I think it's the perfect length for you.
It looks GREAT! It frames your face very nicely
You think? I feel like with shorter hair everyone calls me "cute' but with longer hair I feel prettier. I tried to find a good picture that shows me with longer hair but the best one I could find was from last Christmas.
I think you look plenty pretty with long hair (and cute too ). I just likes the way it wraps around your face. It pushes up your cheeks and really pulls out that wonderful smile of yours.
Not the smile!
The whole family is up in Syracuse, we're up here visiting friends and house hunting.
Testing out the chairs at Cracker Barrel before breakfast.
A great Farmers Market here in Syracuse.
The boys enjoying milk shakes.
Very sophisticated!
I agree with them, Kestra. That short style looks great on you.
It's what you get for calling me "cute."
I love your new hairstyle, Kestra, but I know what you mean about long hair. Many people tell me I look good with shorter hair but I can never keep a short haircut. I always feel compelled to grow it long again so I can wear it up. I can't explain it. It's some kind of built-in resistance.
I love the new haircut as well Kestra! Someone described it as "sophisticated", and I think that is a good description. I know where you're coming from though...every time I have cut my hair I've regrown it as well (I have to admit...I often hide behind it when I'm feeling uncomfortable, but that's just me!)
Anyway...I think the new cut is fabulous!
No need to hide!
So many nice people! I'm not quoting everyone because I already feel like an attention whore. Thanks for all the kind words!
Ok, because of this statement I'll re-name it a "tendency" instead of a need!
And completely miss the point.
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MTV has a cool new video + interview with Chris Weitz, talking about how important it was to be faithful to Bella's point of view and New Moon, among other things.
Read the article at MTV!
MTV: For a lot of fans, there's no such thing [as too much Rob].
Weitz: Well, I know for a lot of people there's no such thing as too much Rob. But we've got a nice dose of Taylor to sweeten any Rob deficiencies. It is a disease that can only be treated with Vitamin T, for Taylor.
MTV: Obviously, "New Moon" is written from the perspective of Bella. But Melissa Rosenberg recently told us about a scene with Victoria that gets away from Kristen's point of view. Are there other moments like that?
Weitz: It's from Bella's point of view ... but, for instance, when Alice has a vision of Edward about to commit suicide, we see her vision. To me, that's fair — because, in the book, Alice conveys that immediately to Bella, and you can see Bella imagining what Alice is saying. At points where a reader of the book might logically imagine a scenario, it was OK for the filmmakers — me — to imagine seeing something that would be outside of Bella's knowledge at that point. Or something that's within the scope of her imagination. She fears the worst, really, in terms of Edward.
MTV: Kristen has spoken to us in the past about the pivotal cliff-diving scene. How much CGI will there be, and how much will really be her?
Weitz: It's a hybrid — a reallocation of mapping the texture of real locations onto green screen and creating computer models of real locations. We needed to create just the right kind of stormy weather, so there's a lot of CG water and waves, which we combined with pool work that we did with Kristen. And so, eventually, it looks like a scene with a real location, but in order to get the kind of pinpoint control that you want to accurately represent what's in the book, you need to employ the very best that you can in terms of CGI. People should never notice when that's happening — except when I just gave it away. [Laughs.]


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I wonder if mapping objects to records is working in this case. This is just brainstorming, so ignore me if lighting doesn't strike.
One random thought is that you could have something that maps bits of SQL and objects that contain these bits of SQL, turning them into full-blown queries only when it's necessary to pull a row. For example, you'd set constraints such as associated with this person's name and matches the previous constraint's office_id field, passing that to a method that builds the appro
Can you give an example? It seems that having objects that contain bits of SQL and then trying to put all of that together is a daunting task. My underlying structure seems sound and it has worked wonderfully. All I do (mostly) is subclass a PersistentObject class, provide some class data and I have 20 to 30 methods instantly built for only about 5 minutes of work. Previously, I was trying to do all of that by hand for each "thing" in the database and it was an absolute nightmare. This is much faster,
Alzabo doesn't support MS SQL Server, which is what I am running on. I had checked out some of the Perl OO Persistence work, but most of it had one or more of the following limitations:
Tangram [soundobjectlogic.com] looked interesting, but from what I could tell, gradual refactoring wasn't an option as it appears to go from the object to the schema. Existing schemas meant I was out of luck.
I'm going to grab A
It might change the meaning, but it also might be a relatively trivial change that shouldn't affect the overall design of things. For example, with my code, the programmer must explicitly provide class data that maps external names (used in methods), to field names in the database. Here's a map for our "local regions" (note that the field names are not aligned because of difficulties formatting one use.perl). I want <pre> tags
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Hannah and a reluctant Adam host dinner at their apartment with Marnie.
Truth or Dare
Hannah, Shoshanna and Adam take a road trip to reunite with Jessa.
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Adam's eccentric and emotionally toxic sister Caroline shows up unannounced.
Dead Inside
Hannah tries to process an untimely death.
Only Child
Hannah is thrilled to be in the presence of the literary illuminati.
Free Snacks
Hannah gets a job writing advertorials at GQ .
Beach House
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Jessa's boredom at work is interrupted by an unexpected visit from Jasper.
Hannah is surprised by a strange request from her mother.
Hannah worries that the spark may be gone in her relationship with Adam.
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Hannah, Shoshanna and Elijah attend Marnie's open-mic performance.
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We have guys on here hating on Ewing? I repeat, Ewing? Seriously, if you hate on Ewing, you need to GTFO of this forum.
If you're a fan of a coach, over being a fan of the team, GTFO. If you're a fan of D'Antoni, over our greatest player, ever, GTFO. We actually have people on this forum who didn't even want Pat as an assistant, and insult the man, by saying he's only a "big man's coach."
Well, I've worked as an assistant, for PSAL, as well as AAU teams, in addition to playing on various teams, while in high school. Pat, as an assistant, knows everything that the head coach knows, he's not living in some big man bubble, where anything else he hears or sees, for the past five or six years, goes into one ear and out of the other.
To say something like that is an insult to his intelligence. And, anyone who thinks that is an idiot, a racist (I'd like to see anyone say that about Bird or McHale) or probably both.
Then, we have the Patrick Ewing, Jr. situation. A few fans were excited about having the kid play for us. Junior would have shown that the team was more than just a jersey, an arena and some colors and slogans, that it's also about history, pride and connections that go beyond the latest fad.
Those who expressed this love of tradition were told, on this site of mostly morons, that Jr. wasn't good enough, despite evidence to the contrary, and were met with apathy, by people who claim to be Knick fans. Meanwhile, amongst ranks was one tuner addict who feverishly promoted the greatness of Anthony Roberson, a bum whose spot could have gone to Ewing, Jr.
Personally, I think we're packed with Phoenix suns, D'Antoni, and KKKnicks fans, who got a hard-on at the thought of D'Antoni, a White man, replacing Isiah Thomas, a Black man.
Isiah's an NBA champion, a 50 greatest player, an all-star, D'Antoni did something in Italy and coached the suns. I think the scales are tipped in Isiah's favor, despite some problems he caused on the Knicks. Isiah actually won games by playing in them. D'Antoni wins games by proxy.
Oh yeah, and amongst the people D'Antoni couldn't refuse to hire, which could have freed up a spot for Ewing, is Assistant Coach Kenny Atkinson. [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] Makes sense that Atkinson would be hired over Pat, doesn't it?
Surprise, surprise, nobody that D'Antoni hires, only one guy he retained: Williams, is of African-American descent.
Well, I guess, it's like Kate said in his recent retort to an abcd comedy post.... "move on COONS." Superstar, indeed!
Here are some comments made in regards to some of our Black players. What? No mention of court vision or high basketball IQ? What? Only mention of athleticism and dunking.
Take a look at Kate's commentary on monkeys and raccoons, in reference to people of color.
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Broadcast: "It's just in. The protein used in the Mateys cereal that CrazyKatie loves to eat contains Mike D'Antoni's sperm."
Only a fat, gay looking white guy from Japan(CrazyKatie) who has had 3 failed triple bypass surgeries would fall for that.

More racist copy and pastes from an idiot with nothing better to do. You and your boyfriend are a pair lame jesters. Move on coons.
Gibbon anyone?
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It might be a buyout...Marbury part 2...and once again a sad solution.

 Well I'm glad we have a zero tolerance approach to any and all bull**** from players regardless of popularity or price tag. How would you like to watch a millionaire professional act like a gibbon under your roof and rules whilst putting up sub par numbers and revolting against the coach?
Walsh & D' Antoni have the big picture closing in and don't need distractions from players with personal goals that surpass team ones.
A buy out btw is highly unlikely really. Unless he becomes a real distraction behind the scenes there can't be much point. Not unless it gets really snakey between N8 and the management.
Damn.. After all this you've gotta wonder just what's been said and done from both parties. We'll find out once the trade is over and the fat lady (Curry) sings.
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 I posted this a while back, it all came true. Not overwhelmingly true, but clearly (in my book) this guy should be shipped for all (hopefully more than) he's worth.
Hanging on the hoop like a Gibbon isn't a real indicator of his lack of worth, but it's just another bruise on his resume.
What a tool.
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What's dumber than Al Harrington?

 A rock maybe.
Take a look at how Jordan Hill's intelligence is questioned (no court vision stuff here).
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Jordan Hill=Taller Balkman

Ok, so I was watching this workout Film of Hill on NBA Draft Express [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] after we drafted him, and I couldnt help but notice how familar he moved with the ball. I knew it wasnt Amare (sorry Phil Webb!) the unorthodox/akwardness but yet somehow controlled style of play looked very familar.
At first I thought Brian Grant....and that seemed to stick until I watched the video some more and read his scouting report, and realized this dude is Balkman minus the ball handling and the Hustle, but plus some size and a J!
To Hill's credit, I always thought Balk was just a few iches short from being a real impact type player. To me Balk was not a SF, but too small to be a PF. Now lets look at some of Hill's strengts and see if they don't apply to Balk
A lot of similarities in that regard! Now lets look at their weaknesses

  - Advanced post moves

  - Left hand

  - Questionable hands

  - Defensive fundamentals

  - Foul prone

  - Man to man defense

  - Average basketball IQ

  - Older than class peers

  - Passing skills

  - Free throw shooting

  - Inconsistent shooter

HELL NO man i would hate it if he was like Balkman in any way and I dont think he is at all. The stuff you bolded can be applied to any atheltic big man and balkman never had and still does not have an all around offensive polish, which is one of the things you bolded.
Just because they both have long braided hair and athletic doesn't mean they are the same.lol
HERE's A SAMPLE OF THE EWING HATE:
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His title was "assistant" but he was doing nothing more then helping the bigs... geez
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 i dont know about him being assistant coach.....id like him to b a trainer or sumthin....i like jeff for assis. coach
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We had a fun time last year coming up with random ones.
"Do you take karate? 'Cause your body is kickin'."
and my friend Aaron came up with this one (it's for them there smart people). "I wish I was your dirivitive so I could be tangent to your curves." (Only I don't know what it means).
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Fresh, ripe fruit aromas dominate the aromatic nose of this delicious Chardonnay. Pear, apple and tropical flavors meld with toasted oak and vanilla in the soft, flavorful body of the wine. Well balanced and rich, it will perfectly complement a variety of dishes including roasted poultry, grilled seafood, sautéed veal, and light pasta dishes.
Subtle aromas of ripe blackberries and violets are present in the perfumery bouquet of this wine. Showing the briary, dusty notes in the body typical of Rutherford/St. Helena Cabernet it is rich and full in the mouth, with a smooth, flavorful, and intriguing finish. Possessing enough tannin and structure to assure extended cellar aging if desired.
Possesses a smooth, supple texture with aromas of berry, herbs, and smoky wood. Rich and flavorful on the palate, the finish shows a nice balance of fruit character, black pepper, spice and wood tannins. A definite food wine, it will complement smoked & grilled meats, sausages, roasted pork, baked ham, and red-sauced pastas.
Showing intense berry, spice and peppery characteristics in both the bouquet and body, the wine is lightly tannic, with cherry & cranberry hints. Tobacco and briary elements blend with the spicy berry flavors on the finish. It's a classic red wine to serve with baby back ribs, grilled tri-tip beef, sausages, spicy pasta dishes, garlic mashed potatoes, and burgers with blue cheese.
Intense and full-bodied, exhibiting rich, ripe elements of apple, pear, vanilla and pineapple. Displays creamy butterscotch and caramel notes with spicy, toasted almond and hazelnut flavors in the long finish, due to the barrel fermentation and aging.
The prevailing aromas of berries, earth, tobacco, currant and plum, carry through to the flavors and long, lingering finish. Full bodied , intense, and complex throughout, with enough tannic structure to guarantee aging potential.
Light, intriguing oak aromas meld with ripe, flavorful fruit character in this enjoyable Chardonnay. Well balanced and refreshing, it has the typical cool climate Chardonnay flavors of apple, pear, and vanilla. Pairs very nicely with seafood, poultry, salmon, chicken salads & pasta.
Showing a nice intensity for a young Merlot, this wine has predominant clove, cherry, and berry characters. Fresh woody aromas carry through the body of the wine into a smooth, flavorful finish. A nice match for smoked fish, BBQ's meats and hearty pasta.
Dark berry and plum flavors are nicely balanced with oak, spice, tobacco, and green peppercorn aromas in this wine. Moderately full bodied, it shows light tannins and a slight dusty character in the finish. Will pair perfectly with casual meals of pizza, pasta, and grilled beef.


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It's the first of February, only twenty five days until the 2012 Academy Awards, and dare I say it? I am suffering from awards show fatigue. I know, I know, not something you'd expect to find posted on the website of the People's Choice Awards, but I cannot lie. We're barely one month into the new year and I've already seen what seems like the same awards show about three times, and while I'll never stop watching, I can't help but wonder why it feels like Groundhog Day each time.
Is it me or has it always been this way? Were the same handful of films, TV shows and actors always up for all of the awards each season? It does make sense- the cream rises to the top, after all, but perhaps I never used to notice because all I really cared about was seeing my favorite celebrities acting "like me," giving awkward acceptance speeches and showing genuine anxiety and humility from the podium. And I guess I never tired of it. Or maybe it's because I didn't religiously watch every event. I do remember watching the Oscars every year, and of course the Grammys, though that's a whole other animal (and I'll never forget my first time experiencing it live at the Staples Center, but we'll get to that another day). Plus, in my defense, there have been some relatively new additions: SAG Awards came on the scene in 1995, as did the Critics' Choice Awards- which has undoubtedly contributed to the fact that my childhood memories of red carpet season are so different from today's reality.
Be that as it may, I will still watch every last one and will always be a faithful fan. I guess I'll just have to embrace my fatigue and celebrate the fact that Hollywood will never run out of red carpets, designer gowns, and coveted trophies to award the hard working and talented actors, as well as the notable films and TV productions, most deserving of the recognition they are bestowed each year.
And the best part is, we get to produce the first awards show of the year where the fans choose who wins, and the results are anything but predictable. Fatigue hath no place here.
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Volume 7 Number 47 November 19, 2010
Dear Floridian:
As your CFO, I have spent the past four years using my experience as a businesswoman to look for ways that we can save taxpayer dollars while increasing efficiency in state government. Just this week, I asked state employees to simply sign up to receive their W-2 forms electronically, which not only is convenient for state workers but also would save taxpayers an estimated $75,000 a year if all employees opted in.
Also this week, I expressed my disappointment that the Florida legislature failed to put cost-saving reforms into law that I've proposed for our state's risk management program. These easy changes, which passed the legislature unanimously in the 2010 regular session, would have saved taxpayers at least $18 million over the next five years and reduced workers' compensation costs for Florida's businesses. This week's special session was a perfect opportunity for a veto override to enact these good, money-saving policies, and it was unfortunate that the legislature did not use this opportunity.
During my term, we have been able to save the taxpayers of Florida millions of dollars through common-sense, innovative measures, and I commend the employees in my Department of Financial Services who have proposed and worked on implementing these cost-savings initiatives.
Alex Sink
State of Florida
Florida CFO Alex Sink on Wednesday asked state employees to sign up to receive their W-2 forms electronically, which could save Florida taxpayers $75,000 annually if all state employees participated. CFO Sink also highlighted conveniences for employees with electronic W-2s, including earlier access to the form and eliminating the risk of the form being lost or misplaced.
"I am always looking for ways to save money and improve efficiency for the state, and having our employees receive their W-2 forms electronically is a great example of how we can be more cost effective," said CFO Sink. "I encourage all state employees to take advantage of this quick and easy option, which saves taxpayers thousands of dollars and also allows employees the convenience of online access to this important document."
CFO Sink sent an email to all agency heads to share with their state employees urging them to take advantage of this convenient option by visiting the Employee Information Center website to opt in. CFO Sink's Department of Financial Services will notify participating employees via email when electronic 2010 W-2 forms are available in early January 2011 and employees can also view and print payroll earnings statements online. More than 28,000 state employees have already registered to receive their W-2 forms electronically.
CFO Sink has saved the state millions of dollars by running state government more efficiently and cost effectively. CFO Sink's Department of Financial Services realized more than $1 million in savings for Florida's taxpayers through numerous electronic and paperless efforts and cut print volume in half since 2007. For more information on CFO Sink's cost savings efforts or electronic W-2 forms, visit www.MyFloridaCFO.com.
This week, CFO Sink met with participants in the Florida Gubernatorial Fellows Program, which is set up to provide leadership opportunities for college students to gain firsthand experience into state government. The program seeks to attract Florida's best and brightest university and college students to serve the people of Florida for two semesters in Tallahassee, and this year, 13 students were selected through a statewide competitive process. Participants are placed within the Executive Office of the Governor or one of the Governor's agencies, and the program also includes weekly leadership meetings with state leaders such as CFO Sink and other Cabinet members, as well as the Governor, agency heads, and Supreme Court justices.
In her remarks to the group, CFO Sink congratulated the students for being selected to participate in the program, and discussed her inspiration to become involved in community service at a young age. She also encouraged the students to continue to participate in public service and take on more leadership roles to build a brighter, stronger future for Florida.
Florida State Fire Marshal and CFO Alex Sink is asking citizens in Pensacola for assistance in finding the person or persons responsible for the fire at World Ford in "Car City" on Pensacola Boulevard that occurred around 5:00 a.m. CT on November 17. It is believed that the fire was intentionally set.
The State Fire Marshal's Pensacola Office of the Bureau of Fire and Arson Investigations (BFAI), along with the local Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) were called by local fire authorities and are currently working the fire investigation. Anyone who may have been in the vicinity of the fire between 4:30 and 5:00 a.m. CT on November 17, or who may have received information about the fire, is encouraged to call the BFAI's Pensacola Office at (850) 453-7803. Please keep in mind that if you provide information which leads to the arrest and conviction of an arson suspect, you may qualify for a cash reward provided by the Florida Advisory Committee of Arson Prevention. The Bureau of Fire and Arson Investigation will accept anonymous calls.
Florida CFO Alex Sink on Tuesday commended the Florida Legislature for making available federal funding for energy rebates promised to Floridians who spent their own resources to install energy conservation technologies in their homes and businesses.
"I know from my decades as a businesswoman that when you promise a consumer a rebate, you should make good on that promise," said CFO Alex Sink. "The Florida Legislature did the right thing today by making sure Floridians who participated in the program and followed the rules as advertised are paid their promised rebates. In addition to moving Florida towards a more reliable energy future, this good program will help create and sustain innovative green jobs that our state's economy desperately needs."
Florida CFO Alex Sink on Tuesday blasted the Florida Legislature for backing down from their previously unanimous support of HB 5603, a bill that would save Florida taxpayers millions by addressing the rising costs of workers' compensation claims in the state risk management program, and limit the cost of repackaged medications which have increased the costs of prescription drugs.
According to the Miami Herald, a single company directly benefiting from the veto, Automated Healthcare Solutions, "gave more than $1 million to political spending committees headed by the incoming Senate President Mike Haridopolos and House Speaker-designate Dean Cannon." Additionally the Herald reports that following Governor-elect Rick Scott's primary victory, the company poured "$735,000 into the Florida Republican Party and another $145,000 to Scott's (Let's Get to Work) spending committee."
"This gives the appearance that the Florida Legislature and Governor-elect Rick Scott are getting square with the special interests that funded their campaigns," said CFO Alex Sink. "This was a perfect opportunity to save taxpayers millions of dollars and reduce workers' compensation costs for Florida businesses. Once again, Tallahassee business-as-usual prevailed."
According to the Department of Financial Services Division of Risk Management, HB 5603 would have saved taxpayers at least $18 million over the next five years.
Starting October 1, 2010, State Farm, and its Florida subsidiary - State Farm Florida - began to discontinue the servicing of flood insurance purchased by their property insurance customers.
State Farm and other insurance companies do not actually insure damages caused by floods. Flood insurance is provided by the Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) through the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
State Farm will be transferring its property insurance customers' flood policies to NFIP Direct, a program established by FEMA for direct servicing. State Farm agents will continue to sell coverage through NFIP Direct and provide administrative service to existing customers whose policies transfer to NFIP Direct. Claims handling will be by FEMA and government-designated claims adjusters. State Farm property insurance customers will be given 90 days notice of the changes prior to the expiration date of their current flood insurance policy.
State Farm is currently one of a number of insurers that can issue FEMA flood policies and provide the necessary services for these policies, such as premium collection and payment of claims, in exchange for administrative fees and commissions.
Since premiums are set by the NFIP, not insurers such as State Farm, there will be no change in premiums as a result of State Farm's action. Also, existing flood insurance policyholders will not have to submit a new application in order for their policies to be continued directly through NFIP Direct.
For State Farm flood insurance customers, this means no change in who is providing the coverage. Flood coverage will continue to be provided by the federal government and customers can still be assisted by State Farm agents in acquiring the federal insurance. The only change going forward will be that policy applications and flood claims will no longer be overseen by State Farm.
The transfer process will take place over a 12-month period, and begin once the company's current NFIP arrangement expires on September 30, 2010. In a press release, State Farm vowed that it would work closely with FEMA and NFIP Direct to ensure an orderly transfer of policies and responsibilities under the program.
State Farm will still service policies issued or renewed before October 1, 2010, until their next expiration date. The company will continue to handle claims occurring before the policies transfer, until April 2012.
The Insurance Consumer Advocate is appointed by Florida Chief Financial Officer Alex Sink and is committed to finding solutions to insurance issues facing Floridians, calling attention to questionable insurance practices, promoting a viable insurance market responsive to the needs of Florida's diverse population and assuring that rates are fair and justified.
On November 12, 2010, Century Service Systems, Inc. ("Century") was ordered into receivership for purposes of liquidation by Judge Terry P. Lewis of the Second Judicial Circuit Court in Leon County. The Florida Department of Financial Services is the court appointed Receiver of Century. Century consented to the receivership.
The deadline for filing claims in the Century receivership is 11:59:59 p.m. on November 12, 2011. Information regarding the method for filing claims in the liquidation proceeding will be mailed to Century's contract holders and also available on the Department's website in the near future.
Consumers with questions regarding claims they filed with Century should contact the company directly at (866) 930-1177.
Century was licensed on September 16, 1994, to transact business in the state of Florida as a service warranty association and is located in Deerfield Beach. Century ceased writing new or renewal business on November 3, 2010.
As of the liquidation date, Century had approximately 5,000 service warranty contracts in force in Broward, Martin, Palm Beach, and St. Lucie counties.
Under the liquidation order, all service contracts written by Century are cancelled on November 12, 2010, unless otherwise terminated prior to that date.
For any other questions, consumers are directed to call the Department at 1-800-882-3054 or (850) 413-3081. Additional information regarding Century and the receivership process are available the Division of Rehab and Liquidation's website at www.floridainsurancereceiver.org.
This week, the St. Petersburg Times reported that over 11,000 Florida taxpayers are due refund checks worth more than $19 million - and claiming the checks is as simple as going online.
Many checks were returned this year to the IRS because of mailing address errors; and with the holiday season approaching, it's a perfect time to check and see if you have a refund check waiting for you! Florida taxpayers are encouraged to visit the IRS website, www.irs.gov, and click on "Where's My Refund" to check to see if there is a refund waiting. If there is in fact a refund due to a taxpayer, the refund will be mailed once the proper mailing address is entered. Floridians without internet access can also call the agency toll-free at 1-800-829-1954 for instructions on how to update address information to access their refund.
There are only a few weeks until the end of hurricane season, and most of us are breathing a sigh of relief because 2010 was a relatively mild hurricane season in Florida. However, our relief should not turn into complacency because we all know how quickly our luck can change and how powerful and devastating a storm can be.
Throughout hurricane season we have discussed preparing an emergency kit, planning for your pets, and planning what to do after the storm. But have you thought about having a plan for your cell phone?
Be sure you have a "Hurricane Phone." It's a good idea to have a wireless phone on hand and at least one corded, landline telephone that is not dependent on electricity in case of a power outage. Cordless telephones usually have receivers that are electrically charged, so they won't work if you lose your power.
Program all of your emergency contact numbers and e-mail addresses into your mobile phone. Numbers should include the police department, fire station, hospital and your family members.
Keep your wireless phone batteries charged at all times. Have an alternative plan to recharge your battery in case of a power outage, such as charging your wireless device by using your car charger, or having extra mobile phone batteries or disposable mobile phone batteries on hand.
Keep your wireless phone dry. The biggest threat to your device during a storm is water, so keep your equipment safe from the elements by storing it in a baggie or some other type of protective covering.
Forward your home number to your wireless number in the event of an evacuation. Because call forwarding is based out of the telephone central office, you will get incoming calls from your landline phone even if your local telephone service is disrupted at your home. In the unlikely event that the central office is not operational, services such as voice mail, call forwarding, remote access call forwarding and call forwarding busy line/don't answer may be useful.
Use your wireless device to track the storm and access weather information. Many homes lose power during severe weather. If you have a wireless device that provides access to the Internet, you can watch weather reports through your mobile device. For more hurricane and disaster tips, visit www.MyFloridaCFO.com.
Have you noticed your mortgage payment has increased, or have you received an expensive bill from your mortgage company stating it was for homeowners insurance? If so, you could be paying a lot of money for insurance through your lender that you could find much cheaper somewhere else.
If you allow your homeowners insurance policy to lapse or don't pay your premium, your mortgage company may place your property into force-placed coverage.
A force-placed policy is purchased by the mortgage company to protect its interest in the outstanding loan. There is no coverage for adjacent structures, personal property, or additional living expense for the homeowner.
Also, the force-placed policy is normally in the name of the mortgage company. Sometimes the actual homeowner is added as an additional insured. However, it is the mortgage company's policy and they have all rights as the insured, although the premium is charged to the homeowner.
This means if your home were to be destroyed by something like a fire or natural disaster, you wouldn't receive any money from the insurance company for contents or to rebuild.
It pays to shop around for the best price on homeowners insurance and be sure to keep your existing policy in force.
Get more information on force-placed coverage on our website at www.MyFloridaCFO.com or by contacting our Consumer Helpline at (850) 413-3089 or toll-free at 1-877-My-FL-CFO (1-877-693-5236).
Today's economy has caused our older generation to either postpone retirement or return to the workforce, and more employers are finding ways to design job opportunities that encourage later-stage career employees to stay in the workforce or return past the traditional retirement age. Either way, both parties are on the same sheet of music. In the coming years the employers are likely to need older workers to supplement the workforce even more due to there not being enough younger workers available to fill openings from the boomers who decide to retire. Below are some helpful tips for seniors seeking employment:
1. Register with temp firms in your local area. These firms are interested in skills and experience. Also, if you get work through a temp firm it helps build your resume for future work assignments.
2. Practice your interviewing skills. You don't want to go to your first interview in a long time without having practiced first.
3. Consider having your resume rewritten or updated by an expert, because the resume you used years ago may be out of style.
4. Put your resume up on retirement job boards that connect older workers with employers seeking to hire them.
5. Look for project assignments that may be more readily available than full-time jobs.
6. Tell the employer you are willing to work on a project or a temporary basis. Temporary employment can often lead to full-time work if that's what you're looking to find.
A tax credit reduces the taxes you owe by the dollar amount of the credit. Here are three useful credits to consider that might help reduce your 2010 tax bill if you qualify.
The Child and Dependent Care Credit covers expenses paid to care for your dependent children or disabled spouse so that you can work or look for work. The child must be your dependent, age 12 or younger. You may also claim adult daycare expenses for a dependent age 13 or older or a spouse if that person is physically or mentally unable to care for him/herself. Those who pay for eligible daycare expenses may be able to receive a federal tax credit from 20 to 35 percent of the cost of the care, depending on adjusted gross income. (IRS Publication 503 at irs.gov)
The Saver Credit is worth up to $1,000 ($2,000 for couples) for eligible low- and moderate-income workers who contribute to an IRA or a workplace retirement plan. (IRS Publication 590 at irs.gov)
The Home Energy Efficiency Improvement Tax Credit is for the cost of qualified energy-saving home improvements made this year. If you purchase an energy-efficient product or renewable energy system for your home, you may be eligible for this federal tax credit for 30 percent of cost up to $1,500. The energy efficiency items included for 2010 are biomass stoves; heating, ventilating, air conditioning (HVAC); insulation; roofs (metal and asphalt); water heaters (non-solar); windows and doors. (Find more details at energy.gov/taxbreaks.htm)


text: I feel sorry for Gorshkova and Butikov. They are going to have to realize for themselves that their coach does not know best when it comes to giving them programs. Their programs this year are from the archives-- and not in a good way. Really dated and doesn't show anything engaging about their personalities. Their coach and choreographer looks non-plussed too. Like they just don't get it. What a shame since this team is very technically proficient and could be a decent on the podium at internationals team.


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Laurie Daley in demand from corporates
Laurie Daley is poised to be the big winner from the Blues' drought-ending win – a $1 million windfall is set to come his way.
Daley's effort to guide the Blues has suddenly made him a man in demand for companies which want to be associated with the triumph. Daley has one corporate commitment with brewers CUB – and he is already rich in media deals because News Ltd, Foxtel and Channel Seven already pay him for his views. But now the chance has come for some real dollars to be made.
''Laurie has never sought out corporate support,'' his agent Steve Gillis said. ''But yes, there have been inquiries and we will go through everything after his Origin commitments are over.'' What he won't be considering is a coaching deal – Gillis said it was not on the radar, despite obvious links with the Dragons. Daley has another year to go on his NSWRL contract, and now that it is a full-time position there is no real reason to get involved in the brutal club scene.
The money he is on to coach the Blues is substantial but it is not in the same stratosphere as the likes of Wayne Bennett, Craig Bellamy and Des Hasler. Daley has come a long way with the game's establishment. He is their top dog – and a coach who has the genuine respect and friendship of the players he works with. It was interesting to be there when Daley sat the players down in the dressing room and addressed them. It wasn't a speech full of bluster or boasting. It was humble and from the heart.
He stood in front of the players and said: ''First and foremost I want to thank every one of you. We weren't at our best, but it was one of the most courageous efforts I've been associated with. We stuck to our trademarks and we did it. It was a great moment in history and a great moment in Origin football and you boys deserve to give yourselves credit for that. I spoke about us going on a new journey and I don't want us getting off a stop early – but I'll speak about that in camp three. I know you've got loved ones here tonight, but make sure you just take 10 minutes to be with each other. I also want to pay special tribute to Alex McKinnon. He came through the grades and thanks for being here tonight. Tonight is about the 17 boys who played here tonight, 'T-Rex' you, too, and the Morris brothers for setting the standard in courage. I want you to enjoy this. I couldn't be more prouder, and celebrate because this will be a moment that lives long in your lives. Well done boys.''
The moment he stepped into his role this year he made it clear he was the boss. He showed that in the strongest way when he took a strong and public stand against Ray Hadley, who wanted his assistant coach Matt Parish removed. It sent a message he was not a pushover. By his side in the planning has been one of the game's Immortals, Bob Fulton. His role has been hands on – it was interesting to see Fulton at the team hotel pouring over Daley's laptop on the day before the game. And when it comes to team selection, the word is strong that it was Fulton's influence that ensured Trent Merrin was in the side ahead of Tony Williams.
Hayne beats pain with a little help
In game one Jarryd Hayne went to another world in this year's Origin series – and he says help from a good friend got him on the field after a horrible bout of food poisoning the day before the second match.
Hayne said he went to a special place in game one to produce his heroics when he had nothing more to give. In the second match his heroics took place even before he got on the field.
''I was on my deathbed the night before the game,'' he said. ''I had some crazy thoughts going through my head. When that was going on I saw a friend ... the same friend I thought about at a crossroads in game one. He had no sympathy for me. He looked me straight in eye. He said the greatest have been there. They have been crook. It's not an excuse. That shook me up. It straightened me out. I'd been spewing, I had diarrhoea ... no one cares about that on the footy field – that's what he said to me. I just had to get out there and put that to one side and do my job. I did.''
Like Paul Gallen, Hayne is already a great of Origin and he is in the perfect position to judge where the Blues are at. ''We have been turning the corner for the past couple of years – but we turned it now.'' Hayne did get the chance to hang out with Reggie Bush – the NFL star and former beau of Kim Kardashian. Bush came and watched the back end of the captain's run and was taken on a tour through the Blues shed, then joined the team for lunch back at the Pullman Hotel. There was a computer-game FIFA challenge which Hayne took out 4-3. Also Reggie tweeted Hayne after the win – which just put him out to his millions of international followers. A chuffed Robbie Farah also got a shout out from his beloved Liverpool FC.
Flanagan fires up
With Cronulla Sharks players expected to soon receive their show-cause notices, suspended Sharks coach Shane Flanagan has come out in strong support of the club's skipper Paul Gallen. Gallen lashed out this week at the lack of support the players have received from the NRL. This column has previously documented that players have needed medication to get through dark days. Gallen said the uncertainty had resulted in him and his wife, Anne, delaying having another child.
It's also my understanding that Wade Graham has put off a house purchase. Flanagan concurred with Gallen's view. ''The impact on the players has been immense and unfair,'' he said. ''None of these kids has knowingly done anything wrong. Their lives have been turned upside down. We are lucky to have a leader like Paul who has been so strong. I know that this has affected him and his family. I know it has affected me too.
''My personality has changed as a result ... my trust in people. The way that people look at me as I walk down the street ... the way my family is treated. It's all changed. I know that my reputation has been damaged, but I am confident I can win that back.
''I know I don't have to win my players back. I've always had a duty of care to them. I think of them like my own. They are like my kids and anyone who questions me on that does not know me.
''The whole thing has been handled terribly and that starts with the way that my club had dealt with it at the start ... the old board are not there any more and there is a reason for that.
''I still question why I'm in this position and I feel for everything that the players have been through.''
Lost for words
In a room full of sponsors, family and fans the Blues couldn't blast out the team song. An impromptu war cry from Jarryd Hayne did the job instead. ''We didn't know what Jarryd was going to do when he got up,'' Anthony Watmough said. ''He just said follow my lead – so we didn't.'' Laurie Daley's mum penned a beautiful team song for the players – but they didn't get time to learn the words before the win.
Patient Pearce
Mitchell Pearce is said to be coping well with the Blues' series win – and the fact one night out has cost him $110,000 so far. He has re-established his relationship with his girlfriend, Phoebe – the couple have used the Roosters' lighter schedule to spend time together. There are many who say Pearce's Origin career is over – and after scoring the try which set up the win, Trent Hodkinson is officially an Origin hero for life. His worth in contract negotiations just jumped as well. Pearce knows the fickle nature of football – his chance may come again one day – but it appears a way off.
Dad lends hand
Spare a thought for Boyd Cordner – he was a certainty for Blues selection before his ankle injury. He is pushing hard to be fit for selection for game three – his dad, Chris, came down from Forster in the early days of his injury to help Boyd with his day-to-day living. The Roosters star lives alone in Clovelly.
Inu weighs Eels
Krisnan Inu is considering re-igniting his career at his old club the Eels. An offer from French rugby is his other option.
Benny believes
Benny Elias stuck his neck out at the start of the Origin series at the Blues launch. First he gave an impassioned speech which prompted James Tamou to ask Benny to join the team in camp. Then afterwards I interviewed him and he said: ''Not only will the Blues win the series, but they will win it 3-0 – I'm convinced of that.'' He's on his way towards recording one of the better predictions in recent times.
Blues party hardy
The Blues' hard-heads stayed in the team hotel and drank through the night as they celebrated their series win. There were sightings of several players at the Star – including James Tamou and Michael Jennings, who were well-behaved – but clearly too drunk to be there. The celebrations continued on Thursday night at the Northbridge Hotel and then at the Ivy.
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Premier League: Aston Villa skipper Ron Vlaar on Chelsea revenge mission
Aston Villa skipper Ron Vlaar wants to make amends when they face Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday night.
Last Updated: 21/08/13 7:16pm
Villa were thrashed 8-0 in the same fixture last season and were forced to battle for their Premier League survival for much of the campaign.
But confidence is high in the camp on the back of their 3-1 win at The Emirates on Saturday and Vlaar insists they will be out to make amends against Jose Mourinho's side in midweek.
"If you can win at the Emirates, of course it is a great start. We want to do it again on Wednesday now," he said.
"We all know (remember) what happened last year, so we want to put that to rest.
"We learnt a lot and we still have to learn a lot, but mentally we became a stronger team.
"We need everybody, all 25 players because it is a long season. The spirit is there in the group and that is the most important thing.
"You know when you play in eight days against Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool (at Villa Park on 24 August), that it could be a little easier.
"But it is the start of the season and nobody really knows a lot about each other, and what will happen from now."
Chelsea beat Hull 2-0 at home in their first game of the new season, which marked the return of Jose Mourinho to Premier League management.


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James Hoggan | March 19, 2008
By James Hoggan • Wednesday, March 19, 2008 - 11:46
People who don't know what causes global warming won't know how to stop it
Environmental groups, scientists and government seem to be failing, quite catastrophically, to educate the public about the cause of climate change, leaving Canadians ill-equipped to act or to judge the actions of their political leaders.
That conclusion seems inescapable in light of a new national survey sponsored by public relations firm Hoggan & Associates and The Climate Project-Canada. The survey, conducted March 7 to 10 by the national polling firm McAllister Opinion Research, shows that 79 per cent of Canadians say they understand climate science "fairly well" or "very well." Yet, when questioned further, nearly half of those respondents could not correctly identify greenhouse gases or CO2 emissions as the cause.
In one depressing way this makes complete sense, because the survey also shows that 52 per cent of respondents still believe there is a significant scientific debate about the causes of global warming.
This, again, is a tribute to the kind of people that the DeSmogBlog writes about all the time - people like Dr. Fred Singer or Dr. Tim Ball, people who show no hesitation about taking money from the energy industry and then campaigning in public for inaction on global warming.
Those who would deny climate science outright have clearly lost momentum: the vast majority of Canadians now accept that climate change is happening and that humans are (in a way many of them find mysterious) to blame. But people who don't understand the science are in a poor position to judge whether new climate policy is appropriate - which could explain another aspect of the new poll.
Environment - especially climate change - is still the "top-of-mind" issue in Canada - the first issue that most Canadians mention when you ask them what is their current principal concern. But while 29 per cent of Canadians chose environment first a year ago and 23 per cent named the environment in November 2007 and in January of this year, only 20 per cent cited environment in this poll.
There are two likely explanations for this change.
First, Canadians may just be starting to worry about something ELSE more. The gathering economic crisis in the U.S. has not yet dampened the Canadian economy - but it will and 17 per cent of Canadians now nominate the economy as their biggest concern.
The second explanation for the decline in concern about climate change, however, is rooted once again in public misunderstanding.
A poorly informed public is easier to spin - every autocrat who ever tried to silence a free press knows this to be true. So, Canadians who don't understand climate science are much more likely to accept recent pronouncements by Canadian governments - at the federal and provincial levels - that they are taking "tough" new stands on global warming. With the exception of the British Columbia and Quebec governments, which have begun to experiment with policies that may actually be effective in reducing CO2 emissions, government action in Canada has been merely embarrassing. And yet Canadians are starting to relax.
Another explanation for the current state of affairs comes again from the survey - and relates once more to the campaign of disinformation. While 52 per cent of Canadians believe in the fictional scientific dispute about climate change, 53 per cent also believe that they are being intentionally misled by industry. That might seem positive, if you didn't ask the next question: How many people think that environmental organizations are also "manipulating the facts."
The answer there is 20 per cent.
And a further 18 per cent believe both industry AND environmental groups are bending the facts. Add those numbers all together and you have 91 per cent of all respondents saying the someone, or maybe everyone, is trying to spin them on climate change.
Small wonder that more people have not started to take significant personal steps to address global warming. They think they're alone in being sincerely concerned and that others are using corrupt tactics to push them around.
One last point on the effect of people's confusion: when asked what is the most important thing that can be done to address global warming, most people suggest driving less. Very few people, comparatively, point to regulating the development of the oil sands - which is the largest single point source for CO2 in Canada and the fastest growing. So, again we have a population in paralysis. If you live a 40- to 80-minute drive from work, it's pretty tough to "drive less." The basic structure of our cities and our society limits Canadians' immediate options.
But it doesn't limit government options - or it shouldn't.
And THAT should be the point we take away from all this: environmental groups, scientists, government officials and anyone in industry who has an ounce of integrity should turn their attention immediately to raising Canadians' understanding of the basic science of human-generated greenhouse gas. An informed public will be harder to spin, and easier to engage in serious and successful actions to limit our CO2 emission - and to show the world how that can be done affordably, sustainably and quickly enough to make a difference.
Stephen Berg replied on Permalink
It's not only the "denier
It's not only the "denier scientists" who are to blame, but some of the media (like the National Post and the Sun papers) that publishes their opinions and industry-fed PR garbage. It is their fault for this confusion and not the fault of true scientists like Drs. Weaver, McBean, etc. or environmental groups.
exusian replied on Permalink
Oh, the Globe & Mail has
Oh, the Globe & Mail has it's moments, too, and not just from that twit, Margaret Wente, either.
Guess I have to rethink my post of the other day, though I still can say I've yet to meet anyone from that 52%.
Educate public on denialist tactics too
I think not only education on climate change is necessary, one also needs to educate the public on denialism and denialist tactics.
Unfortunately even Al Gore's movie doesn't delve very much into this dark side.
Frank Bi, fact-addict and anti-lie bigot
"Al `Fat Al' Gore [is fat]" – Harold Pierce
Hugh Campbell replied on Permalink
Quebecor Media
Not just the Sun newspapers, but all those owned by its parent, Quebecor Media, are sharing the syndicated Sun columnists:
Daily newspapers:
Barrie Examiner
Belleville Intelligencer
Brantford Expositor
Chatham Daily News
Cobourg Daily Star
Cornwall Standard-Freeholder
Kingston Whig-Standard
Niagara Falls Review
North Bay Nugget
Orillia Packet & Times
Owen Sound Sun Times
Pembroke Daily Observer
Peterborough Examiner
Port Hope Evening Guide
Sarnia Observer
Sault Star
St Catharines Standard
Sudbury Star
Timmins Daily Press
Welland Tribune
Other newspapers:
Bancroft This Week
Barrys Bay This Week
Colborne Chronicle
Collingwood Enterprise-Bulletin
Community Press - Eastern Edition
Community Press - Quinte Edition
Community Press - Western Edition
Dresden Leader
Dunnville Chronicle
Elliot Lake Standard
Espanola Mid-North Monitor
Fort Erie Times
Gananoque Reporter
Haliburton County Echo
Innisfil Examiner
InPort News
Kingston This Week
Kirkland Lake Northern News
Lindsay Post
Markdale Standard
Midland Free Press
Minden Times
Napanee Guide
Niagara Advance
Niagara News - Thorold Edition
Pelham News
Pembroke / Petawawa News
Petrolia Topic
Picton County Weekly News
Sault Ste. Marie This Week
The Post
Trenton Trentonian
Wallaceburg News
West Niagara News
Sun Media Corporation's publications:
Le Journal de Montréal
Le Journal de Québec
The Ottawa Sun
The Toronto Sun
The London Free Press
The Winnipeg Sun
The Edmonton Sun
The Calgary Sun
Free commuter dailies:
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Journal 24 heuresTM, et 24 HoursTM, Ottawa
24 HoursTM, Toronto
24 HoursTM, Calgary
24 HoursTM, Edmonton
24 HoursTM, Vancouver
Community dailies in Ontario, Manitoba and Alberta:
The Recorder and Times - Brockville, Ontario
Stratford Beacon Herald - Ontario
The Daily Herald Tribune - Grande Prairie, Alberta
St. Thomas Times-Journal - Ontario
Fort McMurray Today - Alberta
The Daily Miner and News - Kenora, Ontario
The Daily Graphic - Portage La Prairie, Manitoba
Simcoe Reformer - Ontario
Woodstock Sentinel Review - Ontario
Do you make a buck from every paper printing your diatribes, Lorrie Goldstein?
Richard Littlemore replied on Permalink
Scary list
When I think about media concentration (in Canada, at least) I am inclined to think about CanWest Global, but this list reinforces how much the diversity of voices has been lost in mainstream media.
It's not merely a problem because Quebecor (like the Sun chain before it) is embarrassingly willing to dictate editorial policy across the whole organization. There are two other concerns:
1. These sprawling media empires tend to promote "businesspeople" rather than "newspaper people." And business people are hired to care about selling papers, by the easiest means possible. If that means catching reader attention with a mix of crime stories and commentaries dedicated only to stirring the pot, no worries.
2. There has been a loss of community accountability.
In the olden days, all these papers were owned by publishers who lived in the towns in question, who went to the local church or rubbed shoulders at the Chamber of Commerce or the Lions Club, or even the local hostelries of ill-repute. The spouse (it was always a wife in these bad old times) would be on a series of guilds and boards and the couple would be subjected to constant community "input" - to which they would almost inevitably respond in one way or the other.
Often that just meant giving the local auto dealers a freebee whenever some dolt in the newsroom put a car crash photo on the same page as a Ford ad. But sometimes it meant giving more attention to issues of public importance. And sometimes it resulted in a pink slip for some fool who valued quotability above evidence or good sense (Margaret Wente, are your ears burning?) and who finally pushed the limit too far.
Today, publishers don't answer to their communities, they answer to some distant head office. There is no social correction overriding the dispassionate (and conscience-free) concern for the bottom line.
Perversely, I think all these properties are losing relevance as a result. In concentrating on profit, rather than value, the whole operation is being diminished. But, as Exxon has proved, shortsightedness can be a fabulously profitable business strategy in the short to medium term.
Food for thought
The same transformation you describe in the delivery of news applies to a wide range of activity in society, removing us further and further away from direct contact between us and the reality. It's not unlike thinking about meat as a sanitized cold lump wrapped in styrofoam and shrink wrap instead of a warm-blooded cow, a pig or a chicken. Think of us all sealed in our cars with our air-conditioning, GPS and state-of-the-art sound systems, insulated from anything like real weather or discomfort. Too deep for me at the moment – best get back to work!
Fern Mackenzie
Steve L replied on Permalink
Me too
Richard's comment also got me thinking in that direction, Fern. When the feedback loop gets large, the self-correcting mechanism might become less efficient (because the connections aren't obvious to folks). I tend to think of things like this in terms of pollution. Heavy metal pollution from disposal of high tech stuff isn't seen as a big problem by the people disposing of it because the material is sent far away. There would be a quicker response if the pollution affected the consumer more directly. Likewise the atmosphere – people would demand cleaner burning fuel if the pollution wasn't distributed to others but instead exerted its effects solely on the consumer. Interesting that it also works regarding poisonous work in the media.
Hugh Campbell replied on Permalink
"Likewise the atmosphere --
"Likewise the atmosphere – people would demand cleaner burning fuel if the pollution wasn't distributed to others but instead exerted its effects solely on the consumer."
Carbon-emitted taxes would help. And visible emissions.
Hugh Campbell replied on Permalink
"There has been a loss of
"There has been a loss of community accountability."
This applies to the free market as well.
Anna Haynes replied on Permalink
Disclosure, Oreskes talk, and roadblocks to public education
> "a new national survey sponsored by public relations firm Hoggan & Associates…"
One thing you should have mentioned: "The DeSmogBlog team is led by Jim Hoggan, the president of the public relations firm James Hoggan & Associates."
> "Environmental groups, scientists and government seem to be failing, quite catastrophically, to educate the public "
One excellent tool for educating the public would be the Naomi Oreskes talk "The American Denial of Global Warming", online at
The DVD's available for $25.
The only problem is that the people who most need to see it aren't those who'll seek it out online, and UCSD-TV policies at present don't allow the DVD to be rebroadcast on other noncommercial TV stations. This situation needs to change.
I've tried, but I have no leverage to make the change happen - perhaps others could help, by contacting Dr. Oreskes or UCSD-TV and requesting it? Please?
Steve L replied on Permalink
On the other hand, another poll
Perhaps nobody commented on the by elections here because they didn't want to be considered partisan hacks. So I'll be the hack, having volunteered some hours for the Green Party in Vancouver this weekend. (I took some time off work to show a sign to passing traffic; another sign-holding Green volunteer who stood beside me teaches business at a local college and does courses in China as well.) The Green candidate won the endorsement of a local paper (Georgia Strait), tripled the proportional vote from the previous election, and was the only one to garner more votes in absolute terms than in the previous election. His main issue was a tax shift from income to carbon. To me, this poll indicates that some progress is being made despite the efforts of others to confuse the issues.
A simple analysis from the Idealist Pragmatist: http://tinyurl.com/yuweu4
In the last general election our local Green did extremely well, and I know that in many Ontario ridings they made huge strides. I regularly bombard my MP (Conservative) and John Baird with letters. I doubt it will affect their actions, but at least they are going to know we're out here!
Fern Mackenzie
Steve Bloom replied on Permalink
Poll details?
Jim, would it be at all possible to see the poll details?
kron3007 replied on Permalink
The article implies that climate change, and the causes are 100% known. I personally am not completely convinced that we have the whole picture, and what our influence is. I guess that puts me in the uninformed Canadian category that believes there is still, or at least still should be, scientific debate. To claim that climate change is due entirely to CO2 emissions and human activity seems too simplistic to me, and a claim that can not be tested/proven.
The fact that you claim it is so well understood and imply that any one who questions this is in denial shows your bias and the fact that many people try to spin the debate in either direction. It is rare, if not impossible, to find a non-biased opinion on anything. When you close your mind to any arguments contrary to your own, it ceases to be a scientific debate at all. You should always listen to your opposition, not matter how strongly you believe, this is not religion.
Now, before the flames begin, I am not denying that we have an impact on climate change, but I also am not convinced that we are as significant a factor as we are told. This being said, I take public transit, I compost, I even voted for the green party. I strongly believe that we need to reduce our waste/pollution, but propaganda is not the way to go about it.
Fact is...
You sound like a denier/delayer posing as someone you're not.
If you were indeed an "uninformed Canadian" you would, or at least should be asking questions instead of saying there "should still be scientific debate", calling it "a claim that can not be tested/proven", accusing those here of "bias" and throwing religion into the mix.
There is still scientific debate going on, but now the debate is how bad the climate change is going to be and how soon.
kron3007 replied on Permalink
I dont consider myself an
I dont consider myself an uninformed Canadian, but according to the article anyone that believes there is still scientific debate is. There are many scientists that do not support the common belief that we are the root of climate change.
The reason that I mentioned religion is because many people, of both viewpoints, believe what they do out of pure faith, not empirical data. If I was shown good evidence that we are causing global warming I would alter opinion. However, the majority of the claims are made based on mathematical models that attempt to predict climate change. These models are only as good as the assumptions they are based on, of which I am not convinced. There have also been cases where the data was manipulated or perhaps misinterpereted (ie. the famous hockey stick model).
The world has been warmer than the predicted temperatures in the past, CO2 used to be much higher than it is today. It was only 40 years ago that they believed in global cooling. Are we that much better at reading the future than they were then?
There are many scientists that do not support the common theory. The fact is that no one knows for sure, to think otherwise is simply foolish.
You don't consider yourself uninformed,
but each of the points that you make has been recycled countless times and answered countless times by people who understand the issues. Are you new to the discussion? You don't seem to be keeping up with the state of the discussion or you would be aware of this. Do the reading.
Fern Mackenzie
kron3007 replied on Permalink
Perhaps they have been
Perhaps they have been recycled many times because the answers are not satisfactory. There are many people that do not buy the explanations, some of them being experts in the field. However, please enlighten me, please send me in the right direction so that I can read about it. Although you likely believe that I have already made up my mind, I would like to read the evidence. Do you have a good link that discusses it (most that I have found do not actually discuss any actual data, they just rant).
Start with...
www.skepticalscience.com www.realclimate.org
Steve L replied on Permalink
Don't forget (linked via front page of desmog):
New Scientist Magazine


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November 7, 2013
Cheyney University senior Julianne Lewis juggles many roles, including mother, and still manages to excel both inside and outside of the classroom--Picture by Corey Carter
Twenty-four year old senior Julianne Lewis chose Cheyney University of Pennsylvania because of its small size, family atmosphere and Keystone Honors Academy (KHA). The KHA scholar, who grew up in Massachusetts but moved to Philadelphia five years ago, initially went to Community College of Philadelphia before transferring to Cheyney in 2011. She considered West Chester University but decided that it was too big.
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Julianne credits CU's KHA, a learning community of high achieving students that provides scholarships, free laptops and an array of services and programs to its scholars, for helping her excel in and out of the classroom. "Keystone is an awesome resource on campus," exclaims the Psychology and Sociology double major who is minoring in Math. Despite juggling a full schedule with three internships, a work-study job, community service, tutoring, and a toddler at home, Julianne manages to find time to run on the cross country team and will compete in her first marathon this weekend. She has consistently made the Dean's List every semester of her college career and currently has a 3.94 grade point average. She is President of Cheyney's Psi Chi National Honor Society and Treasurer of the Psychology Club. "I try to be the best that I can be in everything I can," she shares. "I hope to inspire others to strive to be their best, too."
The quest for knowledge invigorates Julianne who is heavily involved in research projects on and off campus. In the summer of 2012, she conducted research at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Julianne recently presented more of her research at the National McNair Scholars Research Competition and is currently heading a research study on campus regarding Historically Black Colleges and Universities. After she graduates from Cheyney in May, Julianne hopes to go on to graduate school and earn a Ph. D. in Sociology with a concentration in Social Demographics.


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So this is actually the first time I've done a prediction.
But after reading today's chapter, I thought, I should do one
Chapter 610 - Encounter
-We see a silhouette of the Juubi in the background while Madara lands next to Obito-
Madara: And you're sure this will work?
Obito: I didn't want to take any risks after seeing that boy's power... Hmp... No luck in catching the Hachibi either?
Madara: *smiles* ...
-Suddenly the Juubi starts roaring, grabbing its head as if it's in pain-
Madara: *looks back* I'll use him...
Obito: It's still incomplete... You better catch those Jinchuuriki fast.
-Madara activates his Rinnegan and attempts to control the Juubi-
Naruto: Tch... What is that thing!
Bee: That's the Ten Tails, fool ya fool!
Naruto: What!? So that means...
Obito: Yes, it's over now, I'll transform this world into a new one, where even trash li-
Naruto: Shut the hell up! I've had about enough of your shit!
-Naruto creates another huge Tailed Beast Ball and launches it at the Juubi-
Obito: *evil laugh* It's useless, I told you that it's already over.
-The Juubi appears from the smoke with Madara standing on its head-
Madara: This'll take time, but first... *looks at Naruto* I'll capture you, Kyuubi!
Naruto: Damn, that did nothing!?
-Obito looks at Kakashi-
Obito: You haven't said anything since it emerged, do you finally see what I mean?
Kakashi: ...let's take this battle somewhere else, shall we?
* I still have some questions for you. *
-Kakashi uses Kamui to warp both of them to the other dimension-
Guy: So that's your plan huh... Don't die on me now, Kakashi!
Hachibi: Guy! Let's go, the least we can do is defend Naruto!
Guy: I wish I could, but I'm all out of chakra now... *I can't even open the gates anymore...*
Hachibi: I'll lend you some of my chakra, can you use that move again?
Guy: Only one way to find out...
-The Juubi is seen using its tails to restrain Naruto-
Madara: I have to make sure not to kill him... I'll use that move to get him.
-Madara and the Juubi together form an ancient seal and chakra starts to envelope them both-
Madara: Sealing Jutsu: Nine Phantom Dragons
-Nine dragons emerge from the Juubi and move towards Naruto and Bee at great speed-
Naruto: I can't move...
Hachibi: Shit... Naruto!
-A huge smoke appears and suddenly the dragons' heads fall down as if they were slashed-
???: So that's where you were, huh...
-Madara looks at the smoke, and he sees a few silhouettes-
Madara: This chakra... How interesting.
Naruto: Y-You're...
Guess who just arrived...


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