text: ... of DS9 Season 2. Hi, all. I'm trying to create a 'streamlined' 22-episode version of DS9's second season, but need some help. The reason I want to cut four episodes is that I decided, as an exercise in creativity, to create some uniformity in terms of the amount of episodes in any given season of every one of the Star Trek series, which led me to a pattern of 20-22-26. Anyway, back to my request for help. I'd like people to give me their picks for the 22 most important episodes of DS9 Season 2 based SOLELY on the following three criteria: 1) Major character moments both short-term and long-term 2) Important story arcs both short-term and long-term 3) Continuity in both the short-term and the long-term (including character references and/or appearances) I'm already starting to watch the second season, BTW, so quick responses would be greatly appreciated.


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The first
high performance EV was the Tesla Roadster with good performance
thanks to the impressive torque of the electric motor. Audio has
unveiled its latest concept car at the International Motor Show in
Frankfurt called the Audi
e-tron which just so happens to look like an electrified Audi
The most impressive feature of the concept isn't just
its all-electric power train, but its tremendous amount of torque.
Audi claims that the e-tron has a torque rating of 3,319.03
lb-ft. All that torque is generated by four individual electric
motors situated at each wheel allowing the vehicle to be all-wheel
The car has a total of 313 HP and promises to hit 60 mph in about 4.8 seconds. A more impressive number is that the
car can go from about 37 mph to 74 mph in only 4.1 seconds. The
all-electric range for the lithium-ion battery pack is 154 miles.
The EV is a large beast at 3,527 pounds
and it measures in at 74.5-inches wide x 167.72-inches long and
48.43-inches tall with a wheelbase of 102.36-inches. The massive
single battery pack alone weighs 1,036 pounds.
"We are
trying to find a concept that requires no compromises," says
Michael Dick, Member of the Board of Management of AUDI AG, Technical
Development. "Electromobility means more to us than just
electrifying conventional cars. Instead, we are dedicated to a
holistic approach to all aspects of the topic."
Audi's American President called
potential Volt buyers idiots not long ago and then quickly
claimed he forgot
what he said. There was only speculation surrounding the Audio EV
concept at the time the comments were made.

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Monday, January 7, 2013
Belated Merry Orthodox Christmas
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January 7 is celebrated as Christmas day for all major Christian denominations in Egypt, not just followers of the Orthodox Church.ReplyDelete
- the hypocrits1/07/2013 09:57:00 PM
A Destiny of Failure .ReplyDelete
Blitzkrieg oder eine Niederlage erleiden.
During the post-war period, radical secular nationalism was the dominant political philosophy in colonized nations from Indonesia to Algeria. Ignoring this reality, several Western commentators asserted that people in Muslim countries, who they viewed as being deeply entrenched in their religious beliefs, would reject political ideologies like nationalism and communism. They were wrong. As John Esposito argues, nationalism "was not articulated in significantly Islamic terms." This is particularly true in the "period following World War Two," when "the major ideologies of protest and of radical reform were shaped by Western democratic, socialist and Marxist perspectives."37 Walter Laqueur, writing in 1956 about the dominance of communism and nationalism in the Middle East, would argue convincingly against the aforementioned "bulwark of Islam" thesis stating that what "is decisive is that Islam has gradually ceased to be a serious competitor of Communism in the struggle for the souls of the present and potential elites in the countries of the Middle East."38 If that was true of communism, it was even more so of nationalism. "Communism and extreme nationalism," Laqueur noted, "are the two main forces among academic youth in the Arab countries."39 These forces would then lead successful national liberation struggles and introduce secular reforms, among other measures, in their societies. During the era of the Cold War, the United States viewed radical nationalism and communism as dire threats to its influence. After an initial period when Washington tried to win Nasser, and the Iranian secular nationalist Mohammed Mossadegh, to its side and failed, it developed an "Islam strategy" whereby Islamist groups, helped by Saudi Arabia, would be cultivated as bulwarks against radical nationalism and communism. During the 1950s, the United States would use the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt against Nasser, and a group of clergy in Iran against Mossadegh.42 All forms of totalitarianism are based on various fictions. They have fictions to describe how their particular movement helps to unleash the currents of history. They have fictions to "explain" history thus far. They have fictions to tar the non totalitarian world with false accusations and to label the non totalitarian world as "evil" and "in need of liquidation." The entire construct of Islamism and all other totalitarian movements is based on fiction. Islamism is "a very successful lie," and not "a remarkable social and political force."Replies
- Anonymous1/08/2013 04:52:00 AM
What is this so called comment by the "hypocrits1/07/2013 09:57:00 PM" what relevance it projects to the topic of Orthodox Christmas day???!!!. I am not debating its contents but the way it is presented looks like coming from someone who was paid to commenton the 'Egyptian Chronicles Blog, no more no less. Please organize your thought and don't jam a huge comments on irrelevant subject.Delete
- Anonymous1/08/2013 05:08:00 AM
How come same comments word for word appears on Sanmonkey's latest blog sarcastically whishing Egyptians-infidels Happy New Year !!!!???ReplyDelete
- deb az1/08/2013 09:39:00 PM
geesh! Can't even say "Merry Christmas" without someone complaining. :(ReplyDeleteReplies
- Anonymous1/08/2013 11:50:00 PM
If that meant to be Merry Christmas in your own `Manadrine English !!!!` then no wonder MB pretends to be smart !!!!Delete
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Fortress Investment Group Posts $107M in Pre-Tax Distributable Earnings for 4Q
Fortress Investment Group on Wednesday reported that pre-tax distributable earnings, which represent cash flow to investors, rose to $107 million from $50 million a year ago.
Under the generally accepted accounting principles, Fortress posted a fourth-quarter net profit of $222 million, swinging from a loss of $234 million in the year-earlier period.
The New York-based firm's total revenue rose to $417.6 million from $276.3 million a year earlier.
The firm's assets under management were $53.4 billion as of Dec. 31, up from $51.5 billion by the end of September and $43.7 billion at the end of 2011.
Fortress will hold a conference call with analysts to discuss the results at 10 a.m. ET. Expect more updates posted at PE Beat.
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City officials learned Russellville will receive more than $400,000 each year for a decade for road work.
Mayor Bill Eaton and several City Council members attended the winter Arkansas Municipal League conference in Little Rock last week.
After intense training, officials brought home a great deal of information that will assist in following the rules and procedures used to expedite city business within the law.
"I am a veteran of conferences. Each one is a little different," Eaton said.
"They share information with mayors and councilmen about what you're supposed to do and who does what."
He said one training session covered the nuances of the Freedom of Information Act. The primary focus was on how it applies and who is subject to it.
"We also discussed some of the legislation recently passed by state government," the mayor said.
Several state legislators covered the main topics of this past session and how it impacts cities.
The center of attention was the constitutional amendment to issue a temporary additional half-cent sales tax for road improvements. It will take effect July 13 and be abolished after the bond is paid.
What this means for Russellville is an additional $497,000 a year in state revenue over the next 10 years, Eaton explained.
It will take a while to accumulate, he said, but these funds will be added to the city treasury to do street improvements.
The first year the city can expect to receive a little under $300,000, and "we should begin collecting money around the middle part of this year," he said.
Pope County is slated to receive $608,000 a year from this plan.
As at many conferences of this nature, attendees have the opportunity to interact with counterparts from other cities, the mayor said.
It is beneficial to talk to others who are dealing with similar issues.
This information gained at this conference provides a chance to develop skills and work out ways to overcome issues.
"In addition, there was one discussion of particular interest to me," Eaton said.
"It was about defining the difference between a city and community. The view of community as compared to city, as a concept, is a vital point to consider when deciding on how to view legislation and how it affects residents and future torch bearers as well."
Eaton said city officials attend seminars that lead to certification and count toward continuing education credit hours.
One example, he said, is the city government 101 class.
It entails a five-hour workshop, counts for three hours of credit, and is coordinated by a staff attorney with the proper credentials.
The emphasis of the workshop is to learn how to conduct city business and meet compliance rules.
The conference training sessions provided a guide and checklist to execute business within policy and therefore meet the letter of the law, the mayor added.


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Iginla is prepared to become a Bruin
The Boston Bruins formally introduced forward Jarome Iginla to New England hockey fans via conference call on Saturday afternoon.
The future Hall of Fame forward told reporters that he understands the angst he caused in Boston by spurning a trade with the Bruins and electing to be traded to Pittsburgh.
"At the time, Pittsburgh was really -- they were rolling," he said on the conference call. "They are two great organizations and [the Penguins] were just on a real roll."
Boston fans all know how that ended. The Bruins eliminated the Penguins in four games in the Eastern Conference Finals.
"We did make the Final Four. We would have liked to have gone further," Iginla said. "[We] just ran into the Bruins."
Boston announced the signing on Friday. Iginla has a one year contract that pays a base salary of $1.8 million with incentives that could total $4.2 million.
In introducing Iginla to the New England media, Bruins general manager Peter Chiarelli sounded excited to have the forward on his roster.
"Jarome is a Hall of Fame forward. He's a player that we've coveted from before and nw we're fortunate to have him join our mix," Chiarelli said during the conference call. "Jarome, based on talking to him, is highly motivatted and wants to win. That's our M.O."
Iginla reached out to Boston after Pittsburgh ran out of salary cap space to re-sign him.
Iginla told reporters that he got glowing reports on Boston from players like Andrew Ference, Chuck Kobasew and Mark Recchi, all of whom wore the spoked-B.
And as to waiving his no-trade clause to play in Pittsburgh instead of Boston, Iginla said that the decision was not an easy one.
"I know there's going to be questions and stuff as far as choices and things like that. [Boston] was always a team -- not being in Calgary -- that if I were to move I would want to play for.
"I know that sounds maybe a little different than at the deadline not going to Boston. It was a touch decision and it wasn't one I took lightly."
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PALO ALTO RESIDENT WITH WEBCAM WARNS OF INTRUDER ... A tech-savvy homeowner on Tennyson Avenue in Palo Alto used a webcam to record footage of a suspicious man taking pictures of his house and apparently trying to open his front door Feb. 4. The morning incident in the 400 block of Tennyson surprised the resident, who reported the situation at 10 a.m. to Palo Alto police and emailed a warning to neighborhood leaders.
THE GRINCH STOLE THE SUKKAH, THEN CHRISTMAS ... All Abraham Berman wanted to do was put up his homemade sukkah (a small both with curtain walls, a bamboo roof and ornaments dangling from the ceiling) on the second-floor patio of Sheridan Apartments in Palo Alto. But despite his 11-year tradition, the Palo Alto Housing Corporation nixed his effort to celebrate the Feast of Sukkot in October, citing its ban on personal objects in public areas. The nonprofit that manages his apartment complex then banned all religious symbols in public spaces — including the Christmas tree, which was never Berman's aim. "I'm not here to disturb anybody or to violate any rules," Berman said. "I'm just trying to create a 'house of peace' — that's all I want to do."
HALLUCINOGENIC-MUSHROOM SALE GOES AWRY ... A Palo Alto teen's attempt to purchase hallucinogenic mushrooms ended in a robbery and his being punched by three other youths on June 8, a Palo Alto police spokesman said June 16. The 16-year-old victim met up with the three youths, ages 15, 16 and 17, at about 9:30 p.m. in the 3000 block of Ventura Court, which is between Ventura Avenue, Park Boulevard and El Camino Real, to purchase the mushrooms. He was robbed of his money and cell phone during the transaction, police Detective Sal Madrigal said.
ROBBER STOPS AT STARBUCKS, READS NEWSPAPER, GETS NABBED ... Mountain View police arrested a man June 17 just a few blocks from the bank they allege he had robbed about a half hour earlier. Lawrence Petitta, 53, was taken into custody inside the Starbucks located at 750 Castro St. — where a plainclothes detective found him reading a newspaper less than 30 minutes after employees of the California Bank & Trust, located around the corner at 700 W. El Camino Real, reported they had been robbed by an individual matching his description, Mountain View police spokeswoman Liz Wylie said.
DRIVER FOLLOWS GPS, GETS STUCK ON CALTRAIN TRACKS ... A woman driving a Toyota Corolla got stuck on the Caltrain tracks near East Meadow Drive in Palo Alto July 20 when she made a wrong turn onto the tracks, Caltrain spokeswoman Tasha Bartholomew said. The woman was apparently following directions on a GPS device when she inadvertently turned onto the tracks at approximately 9:40 p.m., Bartholomew said. When the woman realized her error — about 20 to 25 feet down the train right-of-way — she attempted to turn the car around, at which point the frame of the car got stuck on the tracks, Bartholomew said. The driver flagged down passersby and asked them to call 911.
BOMB SQUAD CLOSES PALO ALTO STREET ... Discovery of a World War II-era Japanese mortar forced the closure of part of Grove Avenue in Palo Alto on Oct. 3. Hal Knowlton, 87, found the 3-inch-diameter shell while cleaning his garage. He took the mortar outside and set it on the planter box, then returned to his home to call police, he said. Police closed off the 3800 block of Grove and notified nearby residents of the quiet street they might have to evacuate. The Santa Clara County Sheriff's bomb squad arrived and dismantled the mortar, which Knowlton estimated was about 9 to 10 inches long.
THREE CARS CRASH INTO ANTHROPOLOGIE ... Three vehicles swerved into the Anthropologie clothing store at 999 Alma St. in downtown Palo Alto Nov. 4 shortly after 8 a.m., startling two managers who were preparing to open the store, a manager said. The vehicles were traveling northbound on Alma and narrowly missed striking the store's wooden front door. One of the vehicles exited Alma, mounted the planting strip and sidewalk on the southeast corner of Addison Avenue and drove across the street and up the sidewalk in front of the store, hitting a retaining wall and planter in front of the building to the right of the door.
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Experts, friends and loved ones of Anna Nicole Smith's recounted the fallen star's final days in front of a courtroom Tuesday, speaking as two of Smith's doctors and her lawyer boyfriend stood trial for helping her illegally obtain the drugs that killed her.
Smith's last days were marked by confusion, physical and mental illness and depression, investigators told the courtroom as Dr. Sandeep Kapoor, Dr. Khristine Eroshevich and Howard K. Stern faced charges of conspiring to illegally provide substances to Smith, who died of a drug overdose at age 39.
The celebrity model turned reality star was so physically ill in the days before her death she couldn't stand up straight and had to be supported by Stern as she walked, California Department of Justice investigator Danny Santiago testified Tuesday.
"He was holding her as they walked through the lobby," Santiago said, recounting a detective's witness account of Stern holding Smith upright.
"He said she wasn't her usual vivacious self. She seemed down and possibly ill," Santiago said. Smith was "so weak she could not sit up to drink liquids," Santiago said he was told.
Santiago also said Stern had informed investigators he gave Smith Pedialyte in a baby bottle to replenish her electrolytes -- and that Smith was so confused as he fed her that she asked where her baby was. Her daughter, Dannielynn, was in the Bahamas during Smith's trip to Florida.
The investigator identified the prescription drugs found in the hotel room where Smith was found dead, speaking as prosecutors showed the court pictures of hundreds of pills.
Smith's final moments were also put on display in the courtroom, as Santiago testified Smith's nurse Tasma Brighthaupt didn't notice Smith's lips were blue until a third party arrived and noticed it.
Brighthaupt thought Smith was sleeping, Santiago said.
Stern is facing 11 counts in the complaint, while both of Smith's doctors are facing six counts apiece. Kapoor and Eroshevich are each facing up to five years, eight months in prison, while Stern's sentence is still unclear.


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Vinyl sales are up, and locals are noticing
GREAT BARRINGTON -- Fifteen months ago, Luke Germain, owner of Tune Street on Main Street, began noticing that special orders of new vinyl records were picking up at his store.
One or two a month were becoming 10 to 12 a month.
"We were getting more and more requests," he said. "People were coming in and asking about new vinyl releases."
So Ger main decided to stock new albums.
"It was a combination of newer artists, like Mumford and Sons, and some classics, like 'Are You Experienced' [by Jimi Hendrix] and 'London Calling' [The Clash]."
Germain said he was mildly surprised when the first batch of 30 sold out in a few weeks, so he increased the order.
Now, Tune Street devotes "a small but significant" portion of its display space to new vinyl records, according to Germain, who isn't alone in seeing more interest in albums.
Sales of new vinyl in the United States increased 34 percent from 2010 to 2011 -- going from 2.9 million to 3.9 million -- according to Nielsen SoundScan, a tracking system for music sales.
It was the sixth consecutive year of rising sales for vinyl, and sales are projected to jump even higher by the end of this year.
Tune Street, along with Toonerville Trolley Records in Williamstown, are the only independent music stores in the Berkshires that stock new albums. The Berkshire Record Outlet in Lee sells only used records, mostly classical.
Germain and others say there are many reasons for the mini-resurgence of albums.
The first is sound quality.
Germain said vinyl records are recorded with a process that creates a fuller sound. Compact discs and MP3 downloads don't have the capacity to store as much information as vinyl records, he said, so the sound isn't as complete.
"Basically, vinyl produces a more open, airy sound," Germain said. "It's one of the reasons our customers love jazz vinyl. The quiet parts are quieter. The loud parts are louder."
(Many in the music industry disagree, saying that CDs in particular still sound better than vinyl.)
Count Nick Ring as another vinyl fan. Ring, a disc jockey, has played records -- not CDs -- at Allium Restaurant in Great Barrington every Thursday night for the past year and a half.
"The sound of a bad record is far more pleasing than the brittle, lifeless sound of a bad MP3 or a CD skip," he said. "I still buy CDs occasionally, but primarily to support artists who haven't put out records. I'll buy the records when possible."
Another reason for vinyl's resurgence: packaging. New records offer informational booklets, photos and full-sized posters, well beyond what CDs have.
Albums are "tangible" and have "a presence," Ring said.
"The packaging looks great," said Hal March, the longtime owner of Toonerville. "CD packaging may be similar, but obviously, it's all much smaller. Records just look better. Plus, they're retro. They're cool."
Pittsfield resident Dave Lincoln, who has about 30,000 LPs, agrees.
"I like the artwork on al bums," he said. "It's beautiful."
Record labels also have re-introduced colored vinyl and picture discs, which have become a big draw for younger fans, according to Mike Dreese, CEO of Newbury Comics, the Boston-based company that operates a chain of independent music sellers.
But March acknowledges there are drawbacks to vinyl, primarily the size. Because records are bigger than CDs, "You have to find a place to store them," he said.
In addition, March said, re cords aren't as durable as CDs.
But Germain remains optimistic about the fate of records. Tune Street, he said, is seeing an increase in the number of younger customers buying them.
"I think they get it," he said. "They hear that vinyl just sounds better, and they get excited about it. It's cool to see younger customers come in and buy records. We haven't had that happen in years."
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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At 2:52 p.m., the National Weather Service (NWS) issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Pope County when radar indicated a cluster of storms with winds in excess of 60 mph were located from Russellville to five miles east of Pottsville.
Around 3 p.m., nearly 44 percent (3,465) of the 7,936 Entergy outages reported across the state were in Pope County.
The storms seemed to lose some steam as they swept into Yell County. During their peak, Entergy customers in Yell County reported a little more than 1,000 outages.
NWS radar indicated the storms dumped 1 to 2 inches of rain in Pope and Yell counties, causing traffic problems.
A Pope County dispatcher reported two accidents "due to excessive water on the roadways" as of Wednesday afternoon — a single-vehicle accident on North Arkansas Avenue and Center Valley Road and a two-vehicle accident with injury north of the river bridge on South Arkansas Avenue.
"We've had reports of flooding all over the place," the dispatcher said.
At 3:18 p.m., the NWS issued a flash flood warning for Pope and Yell counties that was set to expire at 5:30.
"While precipitation will taper off during the warning period, it will take some time for any high water to runoff," the NWS warned. "[Residents should] not underestimate the power of flood waters. Only a few inches of rapidly flowing water can quickly carry away [a] vehicle."


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As authorities try to piece together the motivations of James Holmes, who allegedly went on a shooting spree at a midnight showing of "The Dark Knight Rises" in Aurora, Colorado, a researcher at the University of Colorado School of Medicine Neuroscience program—where Holmes was a PhD candidate before recently deciding to drop out—fails to recall anything suspicious about the 24-year-old man.
"He appeared to be a normal guy," said a member of neuroscientist Nancy Zahniser's lab. "I never heard him talk though," he added. "Pretty quiet."
The researcher, who declined to give his name, said that Holmes was a rotational student, doing stints in different labs before settling in one to complete his PhD research. He noted that in March Holmes did a rotation in the lab of Mark Dell'Aqua, who studies the role of kinase/phosphatase signaling complexes in channel and transcription factor regulation associated with learning, memory, and mental health disorders. Calls to Dell'Aqua went unanswered, and a member of his lab directed this reporter to University of Colorado spokesperson Jacque Montgomery, whose voicemail inbox was full as of Friday (July 20) morning.
On Friday, the website of the University of Colorado School of Medicine Neuroscience program—which contains contact information for students and faculty—went from being publicly accessible and searchable to being password protected and thus inaccessible by the general public. Numerous calls made to other principal investigators and laboratory personnel in the neuroscience program went unanswered.
Several news outlets reported Friday that Holmes was indeed a graduate student at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. "The University of Colorado Denver Anschutz Medical Campus can confirm that Mr. James Holmes was in the process of withdrawing from the University of Colorado Denver's graduate program in neurosciences," according to a university statement. "Mr. Holmes enrolled at the university in June 2011."
The Scientist is following this developing story and will post updates as new information comes to light.
UPDATE (July 20 @ 5:00 PM, EDT): The University of California Riverside, the college from which James Holmes earned his Bachelor's degree in neuroscience, released video of this news conference today. In it, Chancellor Timothy White, a physiologist by training, expresses his condolences for the victims and family members of the tragic shooting in Colorado.
Update (July 22 @ 2:00 PM EDT): The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus released more information about Holmes and his tenure at the school's graduate-level neuroscience program. Spokesperson Jacque Montgomery emailed the following facts to The Scientist:
- Holmes decided to withdraw from the neuroscience program at the Graduate School at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, Colorado,in June 2012. He gave no reason for his withdrawal.
- He had an appointment on a Neuroscience Training Grant from the National Institutes of Health. The grant funds six pre-thesis PhD students in the Neuroscience Program at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. The focus of the program is on training outstanding neuroscientists and academicians who will make significant contributions to neurobiology. It's called the NIH T32 grant HD041697 entitled "Neuroscience Training Grant."


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ABC News/Washington Post Government Shutdown Poll, November 1995 (ICPSR 6684)
Principal Investigator(s): ABC News; The Washington Post
This special topic poll sought respondents' views on the 1995 federal government shutdown as well as their opinions of President Bill Clinton, the United States Congress, the Speaker of the House of Representatives Newt Gingrich, and the Senate majority leader Bob Dole. Respondents were asked to indicate their level of trust in the federal government, with whom they placed blame for the federal government shutdown, and whether they supported the latest Republican budget proposal. Respondents were also asked if they experienced any personal inconvenience as a result of the shutdown and if they considered the country to be in a state of crisis. Demographic variables include respondent's sex, race, level of education, political orientation, and family income.
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ABC News, and The Washington Post. ABC News/Washington Post Government Shutdown Poll, November 1995. ICPSR06684-v2. Ann Arbor, MI: Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research [distributor], 2013-12-18. https://doi.org/10.3886/ICPSR06684.v2
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Subject Terms: balanced budget, Clinton Administration (1993-2001), Clinton, Bill, Dole, Bob, federal budget, Gingrich, Newt, government agencies, government employees, government services, government shutdowns, government spending, national politics, political attitudes, political perceptions, Republican Party (USA), trust in government, United States Congress, voter attitudes
Smallest Geographic Unit: state
Geographic Coverage: United States
- 1995-11
- 1995-11
Unit of Observation: individual
Universe: Adults 18 years of age and older in the United States.
Sample: This poll was conducted on a nationally representative sample of the adult population, with sample balancing of sex, race, age, and education. Households were selected by random-digit dialing. Within households, the respondent selected was the adult living in the household who last had a birthday and who was at home at the time of the interview.
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I thought member functions of a class are supposed to be able to access all members of that class, regardless of whether those said members are private or not?
Why then when I try to return a value from a member function of a class which returns a value of a private member of that class, my compiler complains its private??


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Post-2004, author Shellenberger focuses on the environmental movement's next move
Is the environmental movement dead? Or just suffering some temporary setbacks, as in the recent Senate vote to approve oil drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge? Where does the movement stand now, and where does it go from here? Michael Shellenberger, co-author of the controversial "Death of Environmentalism," joins OnPoint to discuss the current and future state of the environmental movement.


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NBA commissioner David Stern has sided with King James' court.
Stern said Monday that although LeBron James was guilty of bad taste in announcing where he wanted to play in a one-hour ESPN special that attracted 10 million viewers, James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh violated no league rules in discussing free agency among themselves. Furthermore, the league isn't investigating how the Heat managed to land all three, Stern said.
Following a meeting of NBA owners in Las Vegas, Stern said he would have advised James to tell the Cleveland Cavaliers of his choice to leave for the Miami Heat earlier than he did, but James was "entitled" to joint he Heat.
"The advice that he received on this was poor," Stern said. "The performance was fine. His honesty and his integrity, I think, shined through. But this decision was ill-conceived."
Stern also took action against Cleveland owner Dan Gilbert, fining him $100,000 for words that the commissioner described as "a little bit extreme" in the wake of James' decision.
Gilbert released a sharp-tongued statement shortly after James' announcement last Thursday, calling it "narcissistic" and "cowardly behavior." Later, Gilbert told The Associated Press in a phone interview that he felt James quit on the Cavs during the playoffs the past two years.
Even Rev. Jesse Jackson received a rebuke of sorts from Stern.
Jackson responded to Gilbert's remarks on Sunday by saying the Cavs owner sees James as a "runaway slave" and that Gilbert's comments put the player in danger. "He speaks as an owner of LeBron and not the owner of the Cleveland Cavaliers," Jackson said in a release from his Chicago-based civil-rights group.
Stern said Jackson is a friend and ally to the league, but as with Gilbert, felt the reaction simply went too far.
"However well-meaning Jesse may be in the premise on this one, he is, as he rarely is, mistaken," Stern said. "And I would have told him so had he called me before he issued his statement, rather than this morning. But he is a good friend of the NBA and our players. Has worked arduously on many good causes and we work together in many matters."
James, Wade and Bosh all decided last week to play together in Miami, working out six-year deals after talking with each other at times throughout the free-agent process. Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban said Sunday he wanted the NBA to examine how all three joined the same team.
But in the Monday meeting of the league's Board of Governors, no formal complaints were levied, Stern said.
"Our players, having negotiated for the right to be free agents at some point in their career, are totally within their rights to seek employment with any other team," Stern said. "That's something we agreed to. That's something we embrace. That's our system."Further, Stern said James was "entitled" to make his move to South Florida. He also congratulated Miami for its free-agent approach.
"Miami did a pretty good job of clearing out cap space and putting together a plan," Stern said.


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In front of an audience made up of members of the U.S. military, this afternoon the members of KISS and Def Leppard announced a huge co-headlining summer tour.
From the opening of the press conference, it was clear that the relationship between the band was warm: Paul Stanley joked: "Phil [Collen] decided to wear a shirt today, it's an important day!" noting that the Def Leppard guitarist's physique is usually on display when he's on stage.
KISS drummer Eric Singer noted his admiration for his counterpart in Def Leppard, Rick Allen, who has continued to play in the decades since he lost his left arm in an accident in 1984. A wounded serviceman later thanked Allen for inspiring him to go on after losing a limb.
Paul Stanley later said that it was great to have Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell on hand, noting that he recently had been through successful chemotherapy.
Both bands spoke about giving the fans the most bang for their buck, and pointed out that both bands will stick with their biggest hits, and not break into blues jams during their shows: Def Leppard's frontman Joe Elliott noted "We're not jam bands!"
On a more serious note, KISS noted that they are donating a dollar from every ticket sold to Wounded Warrior, an organization that they've worked with over the years that works to help military veterans. Simmons noted "Our proud military makes freedom possible."
Def Leppard noted that they've written some new songs recently, but Joe Elliott noted "None of which you'll hear this summer."
Get the tour dates at Radio.com.
— Brian Ives, Radio.com


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This is an audio commentary I recorded with a guest about which characters in the Anime/Manga who have such powerful abilities if they used them intelligently they should have been the strongest. Again this isn't thee strongest characters, just the ones that should have been with a bit more intelligence:
In case that doesn't work: Link to My Channel
What Characters do you think should have been the strongest? Which lists do you agree with? Do you think Edo Deidara should have been the strongest?


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Bishop TD Jakes is calling out the star struck faith that has taken over national churches.
"I am so sick of this Hollywood spirit that has overtaken the church!"
On Sunday, April 8, while promoting an upcoming worship service featuring largely unknown guest ministers, The Potter's House leader expressed displeasure over the amount of focus placed on preachers' popularity.
"We do not have to have big names to have a big move of God," he said. "I got filled up with the Holy Ghost by somebody that didn't have no name at all."
But nowadays, "no name" preachers–those who are not exposed to the masses through national media and large preaching platforms–have trouble attracting crowds and filling up the church pews.
Furthermore, the rise of the mega church has crippled some leaders who are considered "small time" or ineffective if their membership has not reached thousands.
Research shows, in 1960, there was 1 mega church for every 7.5 million Americans. In 2010, there was 1 for every 200,000 Americans, and growth is continuing.
In the minds of many, bigger is better and more popular means more powerful. Click here to read more.


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If you start with volumes as of Nov. 1, 2007, and run through March 31, 2012, every single one of the merchandise commodities has trended flat to down. The chemicals group, including crude oil and ethanol, was essentially unchanged. Food (mainly STCC 20) was down a little. But forest products (both paper-related and lumber/panels), aggregates, metals (mainly scrap materials and steel coils), and grain are well off their 2007 levels.
Coming closer in and starting Jan. 1, 2011, aggregates, metals, forest products, and chemicals are all up by single-digits, while foods are unchanged and grains are down. The reasons for these deltas are clear. The heightened levels of drilling for both natural gas and crude oil have bumped up rail volumes of frac sand (aggregates), piping (metals), and crude oil itself (chemicals). Paper (forest) is getting a push from packaging as mail-order shopping has grown — all those items from Amazon and Apple have to come in a box, and that takes paper.
How does one cope? By finding new customers. It is a truth universally acknowledged that any business will lose 10% of its customers every year and failure to replace those customers every year puts you out of business in ten years. By 2016 it'll have been ten years since railroad traffic peaked in 2007. Today's economic tea-leaves are not pointing to any significant recovery in rail traffic volumes between now and 2016, and one railroad planner is even talking about another downturn between now and then.
You can't make this stuff up. The charts pictured here are courtesy of transmatch.com and are built on AAR weekly traffic data. First-quarter 2012 short line and regional railroad deltas in merchandise commodity carloads tracked their Class I counterparts very closely. Extending the trends does not portend any significant volume gains. This being the case, Mr. Short Line Owner, what will your railroad look like in 2016? More important, what can you do to be at least as well of then as you are now?


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Kotchman takes part in simulated game
By Joe Frisaro / MLB.com
VIERA, Fla. -- Before the Marlins faced the Nationals in Viera on Sunday, several players remained back at the Roger Dean Stadium complex to take part in simulated games.
First baseman Casey Kotchman was one of them.
Kotchman, who received four stitches to his left ring finger last Monday, took some at-bats for the first time in six days.
The veteran first baseman sliced his finger after colliding with the machine that flipped infield pop ups in a drill.
"Kotchman, he's progressing," manager Mike Redmond said. "He threw and he hit. He had a couple of at-bats in a simulated game today. He swung the bat. It's kind of on him when he feels ready to go out and play in a game. He's [moving] pretty quickly for a guy who had four stitches in his hand.
Redmond expects Kotchman could be in games soon.
Alvarez pounds strike zone in efficient outing
VIERA, Fla. -- Pound the strike zone and force the action were Henderson Alvarez's objectives heading into his first Grapefruit League start.
Mission accomplished.
Facing the Nationals on Sunday at Space Coast Stadium, Alvarez was spot on in what he was hoping to do. Of his 22 pitches, 19 were for strikes.
Alvarez posted a highly efficient and encouraging outing. The right-hander tossed two scoreless innings, striking out two while allowing one single.
"All my pitches fell in the strike zone," said the Venezuelan native through an interpreter. "My plan was to go out there, get my pitches in the zone and get the batters to swing."
Acquired from the Blue Jays as part of the 12-player trade in November, Alvarez got swings and misses from left-handed hitters with his sinker. He mixed in a changeup and worked at a quick pace.
Known for throwing strikes, Alvarez's performance came as advertised. With the Blue Jays last year, he walked 54 in 187 1/3 innings. Per nine innings, he averaged 2.59 walks.
"Sometimes it is a challenge, maybe your first outing you're a little bit amped up," manager Mike Redmond said. "I thought for a young guy he was completely under control out there. Obviously, the numbers speak for themselves with the amount of strikes that he threw."
At least for the first half of Spring Training, Alvarez is getting a brief look by the Marlins. His next start will be Friday against the Twins at Roger Dean Stadium in Jupiter, Fla.
Two days later, he will be exiting the team for a few weeks to join Venezuela for the World Baseball Classic.
Starting pitchers will be facing a maximum of 65 pitches in the Classic.
"It's a huge honor to play for my country and have my country's name on my chest," Alvarez said. "It's also an honor to play with All-Stars from my country, such as Miguel Cabrera. It's going to be great to pitch against other countries like Puerto Rico.
"I am healthy. Everything has been fine. I'm looking forward to it."
With the Marlins, Alvarez isn't trying to replace Josh Johnson and Mark Buehrle. He is welcoming his new opportunity.
"In Major League Baseball, they make moves," he said. "In November, the Marlins made the trade, sending two All-Star [pitchers] to Toronto. I'm here to give 100 percent to the team, and do my best."
Marlins exploring options after losing Mathis
VIERA, Fla. -- The search for a backup catcher has already begun.
The Marlins are exploring all avenues for depth now that Jeff Mathis is out for at least six weeks with a fractured right collarbone.
The club is combing through other rosters, exploring possible trade options and trying to figure out which teams have a surplus.
Losing Mathis so early in Spring Training is a tough blow, but time is working in the team's favor.
Had it occurred closer to Opening Day, there would be more urgency to make a quick move.
Mathis suffered the injury after absorbing a foul tip off the bat of St. Louis' Matt Holliday on Saturday at Roger Dean Stadium. He took himself out of the game after feeling discomfort while throwing.
An X-ray revealed a non-displaced fracture.
In all likelihood, Mathis will be out more than six weeks because that is the estimated time for the bone to heal. The injury is preventing him from throwing and swinging a bat for more than a month.
Over the next few weeks, the Marlins will look at their internal options.
The candidate closest to being big league ready is Kyle Skipworth, the team's first-round pick in 2008.
Skipworth spent the past two seasons at Double-A Jacksonville, and the 22-year-old has 444 games of Minor League experience.
Skipworth will be making the start on Monday against the Braves at Lake Buena Vista.
"I like him," manager Mike Redmond said. "He's a big, physical guy for a catcher. He's going to get a chance [Monday] to catch. Obviously, we're looking for one of those young kids to step up. Any time you get guys playing time in big league Spring Training, you see what you've got. You see how they handle the pressures."
Jake Jefferies got a chance to play on Sunday in Miami's 2-2 tie with Washington.
If Miami carries Skipworth on its Opening Day roster, they would have two left-handed hitting catchers.
Rob Brantly, the projected starter, also bats lefty.
"Obviously, there is an opportunity there for someone," Redmond said. "We'll see how that plays itself out."
Worth noting
• Returning to Viera seemed like old times for Redmond. When Redmond broke into professional baseball with the Marlins, the team had Spring Training at Space Coast Stadium. The area has grown tremendously since the 1990s. "When I was a 21-year-old kid, driving down this road, there was nothing," Redmond said. "It was just pitch black. No houses. No nothing. There were a couple of deer. They might have been full-grown deer, but they looked like little dogs."
• Some of the regulars traveling to Lake Buena Vista, Fla., on Monday to face the Braves are Giancarlo Stanton, Donovan Solano, Adeiny Hechavarria, Joe Mahoney and Chris Coghlan. Wade LeBlanc will be the starting pitcher.
• On Sunday afternoon, reliever Evan Reed had an impressive outing. The right-hander threw two scoreless innings, including striking out the side in the bottom of the eighth.
Joe Frisaro is a reporter for MLB.com. He writes a blog, called The Fish Pond. Follow him on Twitter @JoeFrisaro. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Many current authors and commentators (though perhaps not as many patent attorneys) contend that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) is fine at examining patents for mechanical devices and pharmaceuticals, but argue that we need a whole new system for examining software inventions best understood by those under 40. They say that the PTO is not set up to examine software patent applications and, as a result, frequently issues patents on trivial improvements to existing practices. Several such authors and commentators have misinterpreted the outcomes of recent court decisions as confirming these notions, when in fact they debunk them.
There is another point of view. As discussed below, although patent examiners are human, and determining whether an innovation is worthy of a patent is a very complex undertaking, when the facts and arguments are scrutinized, the PTO is likely, on balance, doing a pretty good job of examining software patents.
Software patent filings became very popular after the 1998 Federal Circuit decision in State Street v. Signature Financial Group, which upheld a patent on a data processing method used for managing groups of mutual funds. Faced with an explosion of software patent applications and popular commentary decrying what a supposedly bad job it did examining those applications, the PTO established a special unit that subjected many software patent applications to supplemental review. Furthermore, in the nearly 15 years since State Street, the agency has accumulated a voluminous record of prior art for examining new software patent applications. Anyone who practices in the software field can attest to how strict the office can be and that it has made great strides in improving the quality of the software patent examination process.
The Amazon.com Inc. one-click patent (5,960,411) is frequently held up as an example that the agency will issue a patent on "anything" software-related. In fact, at least two different units within the PTO subjected this patent to extensive review. After it was issued, Barnes & Noble Inc. expended considerably more resources searching for grounds to invalidate this patent than the PTO could be expected to muster, but failed to convince the district court that the one-click patent was invalid. One can hardly fault the patent examiner for granting a patent that could not be discredited in court. Furthermore, procedures are in place whereby patents can be subjected to reexamination when new information comes to light, and the one-click patent largely survived reexamination. A recent PTO study confirms that courts uphold the validity of the vast majority of software patents when those patents are challenged.
An Apple Inc. patent (8,068,604) that played a prominent role in the company's smart phone lawsuit with Samsung Electronics Co. has also been cited as an indicator that the PTO is too free in granting software patents. However, the agency tenaciously rejected Apple's application nine times over almost 12 years, finally concluding that Apple had sufficiently narrowed and precisely defined the metes and bounds of its patent. When challenged with infringement, even Samsung's monumental efforts could not prove that this patent was invalid. One might suppose that the office's "decision on the field must stand" for lack of definitive evidence to the contrary.
Complaints about a lax PTO granting patents on old and/or obvious technology are not new. These same complaints have been raised since the 1800s. When John Glidden sought to enforce his patent on barbed wire, he encountered a parade of witnesses who claimed they had seen wire fences with barbs, that his fence was the obvious implementation of a thorn bush and that Glidden's contribution of twisting the wire to hold the coiled barb in place was a trivial improvement. However, as the Supreme Court explained, it becomes very difficult to remember exactly what one has seen in the past. It becomes even more difficult when one has only a vague, oversimplified understanding of precisely what it is that a patent protects. Writers and commentators often share this shortcoming of not fully appreciating the precise complex interaction of different elements that must be present before the patent they are denigrating can be infringed. If an improvement really is trivial, then the market is free to ignore it. However, as in the barbed wire case, the almost universal adoption of what some call trivial software improvements often establishes just how non-trivial those improvements really are. As the Supreme Court noted: "Now that [the supposedly trivial invention] has succeeded, it may seem very plain to any one that he could have done it as well. This is often the case with inventions of the greatest merit."
In fact, the PTO likely does about as good a job of examining software patents as it does in other technologies. What might appear to be trivial improvements are often very detailed, specific and critical refinements to existing technologies. Perhaps we ought to pause before we try to fix a system that likely does not need fixing.


text: Who is the best player, I guess won the most Grand Slams with the worse BH. Courier comes to mind although it was good on the return of serve. Other maybe lendl? Both had massive forehands so not sure if it was just because its all relative and we just couldnt help but notice the difference off the other wing or was their BH truly that bad. Others?


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4.2135 Desirable qualifications.Cite as [A.S.A.C. § 4.2135 ]
"Morale" is not a single concept; rather, it is a shorthand expression covering a number of factors such as recognition, credit, security, sense of belonging, opportunity, etc., that may together produce a particular atmosphere among the employees in an organization. It is closely interrelated with a number of incentives which management uses for the employees.History: Rule 11-84, eff 19 Dec 84, (part).


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Jetstream Hat
The Jetstream Hat is constructed of a WINDSTOPPER® fabric, and is creatively designed with a low profile bill and full ear protection.
- $49.00
4 Reviews
- WINDSTOPPER® Softshell
- Low Profile Bill
- Functional Ear Flaps
- DWR Finish
2.40 oz.
Cut from the same fabric as the Jetstream Jacket, the Jetstream Hat gives your dome maximum coverage on bitter, windy days. It's ideal for motionless ridgetop sits in frigid conditions. The GORE® WINDSTOPPER® Softshell fabric is 100% windproof, minimizing the effects of windchill. Yet it expels perspiration to form a microclimate around your brain that is both warm and dry.
Lightly insulated with moisture wicking Micro Grid fleece, the Jetstream Hat is cut to fully cover your head and ears. A short bill shades and protects your eyes from precip. The highly durable 4-way stretch polyester weave expands to fit a variety of head sizes. Gore's advanced Durable Water Repellant finish makes light precipitation bead up and roll off, helping to keep you dry when small storms crop up.
Jordan Riske
October 22, 2017
I love this hat! There is only one bad thing about this hat... Only one pattern! This hat should come in every pattern Sitka makes as well as the solids! I would own at least 4 of them if they came in different patterns. When it gets too warm you can flip up the ear covers and boom, you are all set! This is perfect for this late October early November hunts on the brisk mornings and evenings. If you are thinking about what warm hat to go with, this is the one!
January 22, 2015
The hat is lightweight, packable, warm and windproof as the other reviewer stated. Its my go-to hat when its snowing especially. My only complaint, which is kind of a big deal, is that I can't hear a thing when I have the ear flaps down. I always feel like there's a chance I'm missing something. Like the other reviewer said, I too frequently wear the hat with ear flaps flipped up but I wish I didn't have to.
Steve Shifflett
January 9, 2015
Love this hat! The brim is just large enough to block out sun in the morning and evening while sitting in a tree stand waiting for the deer to move. It has warmth without bulk and keeps the wind to a minimum. I have several friends who have commented they would like one in a solid color.
September 11, 2014
Light and packable (especially due to the flexible, small brim) but warm and windproof. Nice and svelt, fits well under the hood of my jetstream jacket when conditions get gnarly. Admittedly looks a little goofy -- if hipsters hunted this is the hat they'd wear -- but it's the result of form following function and I'll take it. The elk don't care. The only change I would make -- the fleece lining on the inside for the ears and back of head should be optifade not solid, as I frequently wear it flipped up when moving.
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Eisenhower Schnitzer/Novack Breast Center
Compassionate, Healing and Comprehensive Care
Supported by a foundation of clinical excellence, comprehensive care, and compassionate, professional staff, Eisenhower Schnitzer/Novack Breast Center is a leader in women's health care. Accredited as a Breast Center of Excellence by the American College of Radiology, it is the only facility in the Coachella Valley to achieve the distinction that recognizes excellence in all major aspects of breast diagnostic care.
Professional staff includes two fellowship-trained dedicated breast radiologists, highly trained and certified mammography and ultrasound technologists, and registered nurses to coordinate patient care.
Comprehensive Program Services
Eisenhower Schnitzer/Novack Breast Center provides access to complete breast care, from screening mammography through diagnosis and follow-up.
Screening mammography: With advances in the treatment of breast cancer, the best chance for survival remains early detection — and the key to early detection is annual mammograms. The Center offers state-of-the-art digital mammography equipment enhanced with computer-aided detection software, as well as educational materials to encourage women to be active participants in their health care.
Accurate diagnosis and evaluation: Our fellowship-trained physicians — John Cutrone, MD and Deborah Rubin, MD — and nurse navigators provide our patients with personalized, experienced and expert care. A variety of imaging methods are available to accommodate every woman and her unique needs.
Breast MRI: Eisenhower offers dedicated breast magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) which may aid in showing spots on the breast that may or may not be cancer. A breast MRI is generally used to complement a mammogram for women with certain conditions, family history or other factors.
Whole breast ultrasound: Eisenhower is the first facility in Southern California to add the ACUSON S2000™ Automated Breast Volume Scanner, a highly advanced, multi-purpose ultrasound system ideally suited to patients with dense breast tissue or a history of breast disease. This 3-D ultrasound technology enables never-before-seen detail resolution and the ability to acquire the unique anatomical coronal plane not available using conventional ultrasound.
Breast Specific Gamma Imaging: Eisenhower was also the first facility in Southern California to offer Breast Specific Gamma Imaging (BSGI), a technology that more accurately identifies breast cancer previously undetected by mammography. Clinically proven as an effective device in the early detection of breast cancer, BSGI functions as a complimentary diagnostic tool following difficultto- read mammograms. Patients with dense breast tissue, multiple suspicious lesions, breast implants, a previously diagnosed mass, or those using Hormone Replacement Therapy will benefit most from BSGI.
Sterotactic breast biopsy: This is a safe, minimally invasive biopsy that obtains tiny samples from an identified abnormal breast mass for examination. This outpatient procedure requires no hospitalization or surgical incision and is performed using only local anesthesia.
Bone density screening (Dexa Scan): This comprehensive X-ray measures the strength of your bones and provides important information for the treatment and prevention of osteoporosis. The test is safe, painless, quick and accurate.
Eisenhower Schnitzer/Novack Breast Center is conveniently located in Rancho Mirage, La Quinta and Palm Springs. For more information, or to schedule an appointment, please call 760-773-4338, or visit emc.org/breast.