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'Clunkers' Program Benefits Foreign Automakers More, Data Shows
The Obama administration has declared the wildly popular 'Cash for Clunkers' program a success, saying it has revived the country's ailing auto industry and taken polluting vehicles off the road.
But the data shows that the program, which ends Monday, has apparently benefited foreign automakers more than their U.S. counterparts.
Smaller, more fuel efficient vehicles like the Toyota Corolla are top sellers, while buyers are trading in SUV's like the Ford Explorer to be scrapped, turning the already dwindling number of American car owners into the growing ranks of foreign car drivers.
Toyota vehicles accounted for 19.2 percent of the 489,269 sales, while General Motors had the second spot at 17.7 percent.
The Honda Civic was the second best-selling vehicle, followed by the Ford Focus in the third spot. Foreign cars occupied eight of the 10 spots on top-selling vehicle list. The Ford Explorer was the most traded-in vehicle under the program, with U.S. cars occupying all top 10 spots on the list.
Jonas Max-Ferris, a business analyst, told FOX News that domestic automakers did well because "they sold more cars than they would have without the program."
"But they didn't do as well as foreign car makers," he said, noting that Detroit's Big Three represent about 47 percent of U.S. car sales and only sold an estimated 42 percent under the program.
"They did a little worse than they normally would do…which means people were favoring Honda and Toyota primarily," he said. "And there's a reason for that. The program was basically geared around miles per gallon. It was not an incentive to buy U.S. cars. In many cases, the foreign car companies have better cars in those miles per gallon categories."
Car buyers have until Monday night to take advantage of the $3,500 or $4,500 incentives offered by the program, which as of Friday had used up $2 billion of the $3 billion Congress set aside for it.
Congress poured an additional $2 billion into the program when the original $1 billion ran dry in early August and as of Friday, nearly 490,000 vehicles have been sold through the program, data shows.
General Motors and Chrysler, fresh off government-led bankruptcies, have boosted production, along with Toyota, Ford and others. GM is rehiring more than 1,300 laid-off workers, Hyundai is bringing 3,000 workers back to an Alabama plant, and automakers are paying workers overtime to meet demand.
But many auto analysts questions whether the program will have a lasting impact, robbing sales from the final months of 2009 and 2010. A slight auto industry recovery in July and August could be offset by declining sales in September and October and wipe away the bump in consumer confidence.
"We've got inventories tight, prices going up, incentive activity dropping, new cars coming out in October at even higher prices," said Jeremy Anwyl, CEO of the auto Web site Edmunds.com. "There's not going to be much momentum that's going to drive sales to the levels that we've seen."
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Vanishing spray set for World Cup
FIFA president Sepp Blatter has confirmed that a vanishing spray would be used to mark out free-kicks at next year's World Cup finals in Brazil.
Referees will be armed with the spray during matches to mark a line on the ground where the defensive wall, and ball, must be stationed during free-kicks.
The water-based spray, which disappears about a minute after use, has successfully been trialled during the Club World Cup in Marrakesh.
It will be used in addition to goal-line technology in Brazil, which is due to make its debut at the tournament to eradicate mistakes such as England midfielder Frank Lampard's disallowed goal against Germany in the second round of the 2010 World Cup.
"These are two new innovations and we've received positive feedback from teams, players and referees," Blatter told reporters in Marrakesh before Saturday's World Club Cup final between Bayern Munich and Raja Casablanca.
"Everyone has been convinced by the tools and we're similarly impressed. Goal-line technology and vanishing spray will be used at the FIFA World Cup in Brazil next year."
The vanishing spray, developed by Brazilian Pablo Silva, has previously been used in matches in South America and Major League Soccer in the United States.
FIFA first introduced it at this year's Under-20s World Cup in Turkey.
It is used to stop players in the defensive wall creeping closer to the ball, while a circle is also drawn where the ball is to be placed for a free-kick.

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CONCORD seeks Policy & Advocacy Coordinator
Job Description
Policy & Advocacy Coordinator
Maternity Cover October 2018 – May 2019
CONCORD is the European confederation of Relief and Development NGOs. We are made up of member organisations: 28 national associations, 20 international networks and 3 associate members that represent over 2,600 NGOs, supported by millions of citizens across Europe.
We are the main interlocutor with the EU institutions on development policy.
We are a not for profit organisation, registered under Belgian law as an a.i.s.b.l – Association Internationale Sans But Lucratif – (An international not for profit association).
CONCORD is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, colour, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability or any other legally protected status. We strive for gender balance at all levels and across all teams. We strongly encourage persons with disabilities to apply.
We are looking for a person who can enable the confedertation's leaders and members to best fulfil their work within the framework of the confederation's strategy. You will facilitate the development of coherent policy and advocacy strategies, coordinate their implementation and oversee their evaluation, in close cooperation with the relevant groups and CONCORD structures. In 2017, the focus will be on Financing for Development and EU Funding. You will also support strategic and generic policy & advocacy work and contribute to inter-team coordination.
You must be interested in working for a confederation of NGOs whose vision is of a world in which poverty and inequality have been ended; in which decisions are based on social justice, gender equality and upon our responsibility to future generations; where every person has the right to live in dignity, on an equal basis, free from poverty and sustainability.
You will be:
- A skilled policy and advocacy professional with a good understanding of the EU policy-making and influencing strategies
- Enthusiastic about facilitating, convening, supporting activities by members more than actually 'doing' yet able to speak out confidently in public on CONCORD's priority issues.
- You will understand and be committed to CONCORD's vision and goals and be interested in CONCORD's capacity to pursue a transformational agenda
- You will have confidence and fluency in communicating on CONCORD's work in your areas of focus.
Main responsibilities and tasks
- Coordination of, enabling and facilitating CONCORD working structures, including planning and reporting
This includes activities such as:
- Supports and facilitates the leadership of our working structure or hub on financing for development;
- Mobilizes membership engagement, coordinates and provides strategic input, builds capacity;
- Facilitates the preparation of the annual workplan, monitors its implementation and prepares the reporting;
- Oversees the budget planning and implementation;
- Provides strategic guidance to the members on matters of EU policy
- Organises the meetings of CONCORD thematic hubs;
- Facilitates the work of CONCORD members' workstream and ensures cohrerence with agreed change objectives;
- Facilitates the strategic relations of above working structures with policy/political targets and participates in lobby meetings;
- Monitors the EU institutions on priority issues; maintains a useful network of contacts in institutions and amongst CSOs and facilitate CONCORD'S influencing work;
- Faciltiates the production and launch of the annual publications (such as the Aidwatch report) and policy papers and briefings, including mamanging and cooridnating the consultants involved;
- Occasionnally prepares presentations, speeches, articles and undertakes public representation for advocacy purposes;
- Contribute to generic policy and advocacy work and the internal coordination and collaboration
This includes activities such as:
- Actively contributes to CONCORD policy team and staff meetings (occasionally steers them) and other relevant policy and advocacy meetings of CONCORD;
- Provides strategic advice and prepares key messages and speeches for designaetd CONCORD representatives;
- Provides support to inter-team and generic work of the Secretariat if and where needed;
- Answers requests from targets, researchers amongst others and links them up with relevant members and stakeholders;
- Supports the organisation of CONCORD General Assemblies.
Skills and Knowledge
- Knowledge of how to influence EU decision-making processes through advocacy and effective communication in CONCORD's policy space;
- An excellent team-player with a positive attitude, constructive communication skills and a high sense of integrity who can work effectively and cooperatively with others towards shared goals;
- Strong organizational skills for convening and facilitating workshops and for planning and managing workplans and budgets;
- An ability to work independently and proactively within member-driven dynamics;
- Respects and expresses sensitivity towards gender, cultural and religious differences;
- Fluency in written and spoken English is essential, knowledge of other languages is also an asset;
- Financial literacy and ability to plan and manage budgets
- Analytical and problem solving skills
- Ability to communicate complex information clearly
Qualifications and Experience
- Relevant and proven working experience in a member organisation, liason office or coalition;
- Experience coordinating or building effective partnerships with a wide range of stakeholders;
- Demonstrable knowledge of the EU institutions and their policy processes;
- Experience in managing budgets
- Experience of working in or with civil society would be an advantage
- Some knowledge of ODA, development effectiveness and/or EU funding would be an asset;
- Experience of working in an international group and/or a multi-cultural environment would be an advantage.
Conditions of Employment:
- Post based in Brussels, Belgium
- 100% permanent post
- Reporting to Director and Head of Policy and Advocacy
- Grade – Coordinator
- Gross salary, depending on experience, will be from € 3.140 – 3.570 per month (13.8 months a year).
- CONCORD also provides hospitalisation insurance, meal vouchers and a monthly commuting allowance on local public transport or by bicycle.
Please submit your one page cover letter explaining why you are interested in the job and your relevant experience and CV by e-mail to: firstname.lastname@example.com by midnight CET on Sunday 26th August 2018.
Please include the position (CONCORD – Policy_and_Advocacy_Coordinator) plus your name in the subject of the email
Due to the volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Employers want to know how you found their job advert so please state that you found this position advertised on politjobs.eu.


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Colbert then went on to talk about Scott Walker's recent attempt to pass a law obligating protesters to pay for security and clean-up costs at rallies held in Wisconsin. In his "Tonight's Word" segment, Stephen proposed an elegant solution: corporate sponsored protests. For example, an OWS tent could double as a billboard for any number of companies. Or, to quote the show, future protests may feature tags like: "This protest of Bank of America (BAC) brought to you by Bank of America."
The clip is below.
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5 questions to decide whether to pay down debt or save
It can be hard deciding whether to prioritize paying down debt or putting money into savings—especially when you have limited resources. Answering five key questions can help you allocate your funds.
1Do you have high-interest debt?
Interest rates on credit cards are often high. That can cost you considerably over time, since credit card interest typically accumulates faster than what you can earn on savings.
The average annual percentage rate, or APR, for fixed-rate credit cards
The average 5-year CD yield
Pay it down
If you're carrying debt with double-digit rates, it may make sense to prioritize paying it down so you can free up future funds to save or pay other debts.
2Do you have an emergency fund?
An emergency fund provides cash you can draw on in case of:
- Unexpected car or home repairs
- Medical emergencies
- Essential costs like rent and groceries if you are laid off or out of work
Emergency fund = 3 months
Save it up
If you don't have three months' worth of living expenses set aside for emergencies, consider that goal next, while paying at least the minimum on any loans and credit cards.
3Are you planning for retirement?
Your retirement account earnings may produce earnings of their own, so the earlier you start to save, the more growth potential you have. Plus, some retirement contributions help you minimize taxes.
Save it up
You can't borrow for retirement, so consider this goal next. As you build your retirement accounts, you can continue to chip away at debt at the same time.
4Do you have other debts?
Are you paying off car loans or student loans?
Average student loan debt for class of 2015 graduate
*Edvisors analysis
Pay it down
If your rates and terms are reasonable, you may decide to stay the course with your monthly payments. Or you could bump up your payments to pay those debts faster—especially any with higher rates. That way you'll save on total interest paid and have more money to allocate to your goals.
5What are your other goals or needs?
If your high-rate debt is under control, you have savings in an emergency fund and are contributing to your retirement, it's time to consider saving for other things.
Save it up
Depending on your goals, you can save for: A new car, education or a down payment on a home. Once you have those up and running, you can look toward the fun stuff like vacation and other big purchases.
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On this day, November 11, 1918 at 11:00 a.m. local time, the guns fell silent in France as the armistice that ended World War I went into effect.
We now celebrate that event with Veterans Day, and the official celebration is tomorrow in order to make it a holiday that closes banks and schools and gives furniture stores an excuse to have a sale.
In deference to the inevitable, I'll be posting about Veterans Day tomorrow, but I think it's important to remember that day not just for the men and women who served, but to mark the end of the "war to end all wars" that actually led to the reprisals and economic conditions that inevitably led to the worst war in our history.


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RLAM boosts equities team with appointment of Richard Marwood
Press Release
22 February 2016
Royal London Asset Management (RLAM), one of the UK's leading fund management companies, today announces the appointment of Richard Marwood as Senior Fund Manager. Richard will report directly to Piers Hillier, RLAM's Chief Investment Officer.
Richard will work closely with RLAM's equities team, including Martin Cholwill, UK Equity Income fund manager, who he worked with previously. RLAM will look closely at potential fund opportunities playing to Richard's strengths.
Currently, Royal London Asset Management's equities team has £27.3bn of assets under management, with £17.5bn in UK equities.
Richard joins Royal London Asset Management from AXA Investment Management where, throughout his twenty year tenure, he ran a diverse range of funds focused on both UK equities and multi asset portfolios. Richard graduated from Lincoln College, Oxford, with a D.Phil in Aerodynamic engineering.
Piers Hillier, Chief Investment Officer, commented: "Richard is a key hire for Royal London Asset Management's equity team. Richard's strong history of managing equities across a range of market conditions will be valuable for RLAM and its clients as we continue to build out our offering in this area."
Commenting on his appointment, Richard Marwood said: "I am excited to be starting a new challenge. RLAM is a firm very much on the front foot and I look forward to working with the team."
For further information please contact:
Campbell Hood
07919 171 953
About Royal London:
Royal London is the largest mutual life, pensions and investment company in the UK, with Group funds under management of £84.5 billion. Group businesses provide around 9.1 million policies and employ 2,988 people. (Figures quoted are as at 31 December 2015).
About Royal London Asset Management (RLAM):
Established in 1988, Royal London Asset Management (RLAM) is one of the UK's leading fund management companies, providing investment management solutions to both wholesale and institutional clients such as not-for-profit organisations, local authorities and the insurance sector.
RLAM manages over £84.5 billion of assets and employs 75 investment professionals. It invests in all major asset classes including UK and overseas equities, government bonds, investment grade and high yield corporate bonds, property and cash.


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The Man from Earth: Holocene
Following ten years after the cult sci-fi favorite "Jerome Bixby's The Man From Earth", 14,000 year-old John Oldman is teaching in Northern California. Now he realizes that not only is he finally starting to age, but four students have discovered his deepest secret.
Genres: Sci-Fi, Drama, Fantasy
Actors: Michael Dorn, Brittany Curran, Vanessa Williams
Directors: Richard Schenkman
Country: United States
Duration: 98 min
Quality: HD
Release: 2017
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Bulletin Board: Roseville-Little Canada Review/Bulletin Area • July 9, 2017
'Power of Play and Adventure'
On Tuesday, July 18, folks can experience the Power of Play and Adventure at New Brighton's Hansen Park Neighborhood Center, 1555 5th St. NW, from 6 to 8 p.m. Children and adults alike dance to the jams of an interactive DJ from KidsDance, explore a firetruck, partake in structured games and activities hosted by the Parks and Recreation department and try on a new bike helmet.
Parks and Recreation says it aims to help participants rediscover their inner child as families come together to celebrate the 32nd anniversary of Park and Recreation Month -- an annual event created by the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) and celebrated around the nation in July since 1985. For more information, visit www.newbrightonmn.gov or call 651-638- 2130.
Donate in July
The Open Your Heart to the Hungry and Homeless campaign provides matching incentives to local food shelves like Ralph Reeder Foodshelf so they can provide food for children in the summer when they are unable to access meal assistance programs. Community donations received in July will be matched up to $5,000. Donations can be made online at www.ralphreederfoodshelf.org or mailed to 2101 14th St. NW, in New Brighton. For every dollar donated Ralph Reeder can purchase up to $8 worth of food from places like Second Harvest Heartland.
RCSO's Bike Rodeo rescheduled
The Ramsey County Sheriff's Office has rescheduled its annual Bike Rodeo event. It will now take place Thursday, July 27 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Island Lake County Park, 3611 N. Victoria St. in Shoreview. All ages are welcome and will meet in the park at Pavillion 2, with sessions starting at 9, 10 and 11 a.m. To register visit www.surveymonkey.com/r/Bikerodeo2017.
Blood drive
Abiding Savior Lutheran Church in Mounds View is hosting a blood drive on Thursday, July 13 from 1:30 to 6:30 p.m. Folks can visit the church, at 8211 Red Oak Dr., to donate blood.
TED Talk discussions
The last Ted Talk discussion group meeting is coming up at the Roseville Library community room. Everyone is welcome, young, old and in-between. At the session the group will view a TED Talk video and then participate in a facilitated discussion. The session runs from 2 to 3:30 p.m. On Aug. 13 the talk is on "The Rise of the Useless Class." The library is located at 2180 Hamline Ave. N. The discussion group is offered through the Roseville Library and the Ramsey Area Senior Program.
Farmers' Market
The Shoreview Farmers' Market takes place every Tuesday afternoon from 3 to 7 p.m. and runs until Oct. 24. It's located at 4580 Victoria St., in the lower parking lot of the Shoreview Community Center.
Mental health support group offered in Roseville
A NAMI Connection peer support group for adults recovering from mental illness meets bi-weekly in Roseville. The free group is sponsored by NAMI Minnesota, a part of the National Alliance on Mental Illness. Trained facilitators who are also in recovery lead NAMI Connection groups. The group meets on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., at Centennial Methodist Church, 1524 County Road C2 in Roseville. For more information call NAMI at 651-645-2948.
MVHS class of '77
The Mounds View High School Class of 1977 is planning its 40th reunion on Sept. 29 and 30. For more information go to www.mvhs77.com or contact John Peck at 651-334-2413 or email@example.com.
Alexander Ramsey class of '72
The Alexander Ramsey Class of 1972 Reunion will be held at Rose Vine Hall, the banquet center at Grumpy's Bar and Grill, 2801 Snelling Ave. in Roseville, on Saturday, Sept. 9. For more information contact the reunion committee at email@example.com.


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The superficial inducement, the exotic, the picturesque has an effect only on the foreigner. To portray a city, a native must have other, deeper motives - motives of one who travels into the past instead of into the distance. A native's book about his city will always be related to memories; the writer has not spent his childhood there in vain.
Walter Benjamin
One of the most unexpectedly amazing films I saw, Devil's Plantation, had no real budget at all. https://t.co/6jMJmVZeze #gff13EmmaRitch
@glasgowfilmfest LOVED The Devil's Plantation and The Fifth Season. ENjoyed Cloud Atlas. ABCs of Death was fun last night. Thanks! #gff13sisterphonetica
@deilsplantin Sounds like a succesful showing today! Congratulations.Lines_Landscape
Enchanting, beautiful and beguiling, May Miles Thomas https://t.co/8dT6WMgjpG @glasgowfilmfest #GFF13 - hopefully will screen again somewhereRobbieAllenCS
From the melancholy to the harrowing. The Devil's Plantation & the Passion of Joan of Arc double bill. #gff13 https://t.co/DQDbLbfRsFEmmakJackson
"...beautifully made, easily comparable to Patrick Keiller's psychogeographical films of London" on @deilsplantin https://t.co/1giYNwjFWJFifepsy
@deilsplantin thanks for an amazing and interesting film this afternoon @GFF13 When can I buy the DVD? Plus more showings in a cinema pleaseruthmedia
The Devil's Plantation film by @MayMilesThomas screens in Glasgow on Saturday Wish I could b there. https://t.co/4o9Bx4Z35y Thanks to @psygeoemmaZbolland
The Devil's Plantation at #gff13 - verra interesting! Has inspired much walk-plotting...Mala_Cara
Had a great time out at the Premiere of Miles May Thomas' 'Devils Plantation' https://t.co/dQdPpSHUqc follow @deilsplantin for detailspsychcomm
@deilsplantin did u see reaction luke fowler's doc got at Turnerprize?maybe Devil's Plantation shld be showing at kelvingrove instead of GFTRoisWolf8
The highlight of @glasgowfilmfest definitely https://t.co/2owuJXw3Xt about the secret geometry of Glasgow.@deilsplantin #gff13emmalouisenicol
An awesome film based on Harry Bell's The Secret Geometry of Glasgow and psychiatric casenotes of Mary Ross. Details https://t.co/qHy2RD9W7Gpsychcomm
...and perfectly-matched VO's by Kate Dickie / Gary Lewis + minimalist graphics - it's gonna become a classic https://t.co/hjXB1eD22Fpsygeo
@Bruchlas there's also an app https://t.co/pPoVmlmuP4 but it is worth seeing it on big screen, mesmerising!robertoalien
I bumped into The Devil's Plantation director May Miles Thomas outside GFT earlier. What a lovely woman. Sorry I missed the film.popcornaddict
@deilsplantin any plans for a DVD release of Devils Plantation? #GFF13 #psychogeographypsychcomm
@glasgowfilmfest The Devil's Plantation and 'The Day That Lasted 21 years' were both densely packed with history- both required study notesRoisWolf8
Check out this film: #The Devil's Plantation https://t.co/28rQnP78qP via @deilsplantinruthmedia
Really loved May Miles Thomas' meditation on lost Glasgow and one of its lost souls. I do hope @glasgowfilmfest rescreens Devil's PlantationSiobhanSynnot
@deilsplantin I LOVED it. I want to go on all those walks now and find all the secret places. THANK YOU! #gff13 #devilsplantationsisterphonetica
@deilsplantin Was in it once. Amazing acoustic. Been reading about the film. Congrats on tonight's screening. Will download the app.rocket_number9
Mesmerising GFT premiere of May Miles Thomas' film The Devils Plantation - app now available https://t.co/NXOrB9rxNy #psychogeographypsygeo
my #GFF13 highlights. Local films Shell and The Devil's Plantation also impressedMattMunroLloyd
@deilsplantin cos it's not really a 'film' structure-more like 'video art'- rhythm of the cuts between 2stories reflecting fragmented psycheRoisWolf8
As I type this my hand hovers hesitantly over the keyboard because I've been here before. Over the last few years I've had the occasional request to show the film, some reasonable, others not and too often frustrated by a lack of facilities, e.g. being asked to screen on a PowerPoint projector, or for no […]
To mark a decade since work began on The Devil's Plantation I'm writing this post as a coda to sum up my feelings about the project and how for the last four years events have conspired to keep me involved. Made with the support of the Scottish Arts Council's Creative Scotland Awards in 2007, the […]
Yesterday I was informed by The Lighthouse that next week's screening of The Devil's Plantation and talk has been cancelled due to technical reasons. Apologies to anyone who was planning to come along – I was really looking forward to showing the film and talking to Paul Stallan about his work. I understand the venue […]


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Lots going on here: sons just finished out marching band season (did pretty well!), got two paying non-fiction venues, was asked to contribute to a non-fiction anthology. Way behind on the Think Sideways class. Two novels to crit. And the holidays are coming. So what do I do?
NaNo. (well, unofficially)
Yeah, I know, taking on too much again. But I got this idea for a world that I had to explore, and this is a good time for it.
This is more a seat of the pants thing than anything else, but it's going well. Off to a slow start from migraines brought on by too much weekend, but today is looking very good indeed.


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Factory tour prices are $10. Tours begin every Wednesday at 10am and can be adjusted in length to suit younger audiences or those looking for more in-depth information.
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Category Archives: Neighbors
May as well be single
Argh — yesterday was a rough Lyme day. I'm afraid against my best intentions this has become the occasionally-daily Austen quote. Happy Friday the 13th! "Miss Blachford is married, but I have never seen it in the Papers. And one … Continue reading
For all the homebodies out there
Life is conspiring against me again. I spent yesterday flat on my back dealing with the vicissitudes of Lyme disease — ugh. Today's quote is Mr. John Knightley being rather difficult on Christmas Eve as he and Emma head to … Continue reading
Filed under Emma, John Knightley, Neighbors, Parties
We must be merciful
"Poor Mrs Stent! It has been her lot to be always in the way; but we must be merciful, for perhaps in time we may come to be Mrs Stents ourselves, unequal to anything & unwelcome to everybody." letter to … Continue reading
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Handsome is as handsome does
"Mr. Digweed has used us basely. Handsome is as Handsome does; he is therefore a very ill-looking Man." letter to Cassandra January 24, 1813 [78] No explanation here of exactly what Mr. Digweed did. No doubt Jane was joking, as … Continue reading
Warren's indifference
"Assure her also as a last & indisputable proof of Warren's indifference to me, that he actually drew that Gentleman's picture for me, & delivered it to me without a Sigh." letter to Cassandra January 14, 1796 [2] Jane was … Continue reading
Filed under Jane Austen's love interests, Letters, Men, Neighbors, Tom Lefroy
How to be particular
"Mr. H. began with Elizabeth, and afterwards danced with her again; but they do not know how to be particular. I flatter myself, however, that they will profit by the three successive lessons which I have given them." letter to … Continue reading
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For what do we live?
Today's quote is not new, but rather a correction — thanks to Laura, who pointed out the error. I always thought this was "make sport FOR our neighbors," but when I went to post it the first time, I doublechecked … Continue reading
Filed under Elizabeth Bennet, Humor, Mr. Bennet, Mr. Collins, Neighbors, Pride and Prejudice
Poor Marianne Mapleton
"You will be sorry to hear that Marianne Mapleton's disorder has ended fatally; she was beleived out of danger on Sunday, but a sudden relapse carried her off the next day.–So affectionate a family must suffer severely; & many a … Continue reading
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Finding people disagreeable
"I cannot anyhow continue to find people agreable [sic];–I respect Mrs. Chamberlayne for doing her hair well, but cannot feel a more tender sentiment.–Miss Langley is like any other short girl with a broad nose & wide mouth, fashionable dress, … Continue reading
More fun in the Upper Rooms
"Mrs Badcock & two young Women were of the same party, except when Mrs Badcock thought herself obliged to leave them, to run round the room after her drunken Husband.–His avoidance, & her pursuit, with the probable intoxication of both, … Continue reading


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It is very shallow to assume that a child cannot be more mature than an adult
in a distant future , human children wud hav surpassed current mans' intellect
so to label underage sex as an impossibility is an insult to human abilities
if dogs learnt to talk in the future, then that too wud be perfectly viable
Pedophilia is a sexual orientation, pedophiles have been proven to be left-handed on most occasions. They deserve equal treatment. And, children aren't always harmed by sexual relationships, typically relationships which cause harm are those which involve coercion. If a child can consent to football they can consent to sexual contact.
Anybody deserve to get rights and gays.Lesbian,and pedophilia deserve to get rights too.They are considered as abnormal but that does not mean they are always evil.And in fact,not all pedophile are child molesters,and most of child molesters do not exhibit this disorder.Sex with minor should be illegal i agree with it.
Why can't pedophiles be born the way they are just as it is claimed for homosexuals? Everyone is created equally so why limit freedoms of others because it isn't socially accepted? If the Parents of a child agree to them having relations with an adult or the child is of an acceptable age to decide for themselves, why can't this work.
Sex with a person under age of consent should be illegal at any age not only for an adult because children cannot consent in having sexual relationship.If a 14 years old boy have sex with 7 years old girl deserve to get same punishment as adult.But romantic relationship should be legal.
It may be wrong to rape a child but as long as the child gives consent and is not abused it is OK and even if it is wrong isnt it the same thing as an underage having sex with an other underage willingly as long as it willingly and un abusive it is not wrong
and if it is still wrong as long as you do not act upon those actions it is not wrong
Pedophile are unfairly stigmatized and demonized by society and i believe they deserve to be treat equally and fairly.Many Research has proven evidence that pedophile is a sexual orientation just the same manner as homo and heterosexual.People who have pedophilic tendencies inherit it since from birth and they are born in that way they are.It is unlikely to other sub type of mental disorder which has not been conceived from birth.And children aren't always incapable of given of to sex.By saying children can never reach the same intelligent level of an adult is an absolutely an insult and ignorant point of view. I know myself good enough, i am only 13 years old and i perfectly understand what sex is and are able to judge the consequence of having sex as well as making rational decision. So long as relationship is consensual and adult can make the child feel happy and comfortable, i don't really seen the relationship as abusive.
As a child I was constantly sexually aroused by women. And when older women saw that, they found it as cute but behind closed doors they took it upon themselves to satisfy me and themselves when they had the chance. Only one was about to touch me and then didn't out of fear as she told me her family would kill her, I was 11 or so. Yet every other neighbor lady did in secrete but slammed on men who got caught with young girls and would say they need to kill him. Hmm, society loves to live a double life and always sides to violence, was about the only thing I picked up on as a child. I also remember, at age 10 I got caught looking at a adult mag at a store and got beat for it, yet no problems when I read war mags that had death pics and people being tortured. Sex was always looked as evil yet violence is bad but yet ok for kids to watch. As an adult I also noticed, youth is sexually desired, strippers, models are portrayed as young girls or young boys not old mature women or men.
Religion has played a huge role in this double standard and twisted mentality along with psychiatrist on the propaganda train. Everyone of my friends and most of my girlfriends have had experiences with adults as children and not one can say they where affected negatively. Except like me went through a stage of depression through the teen years after being constantly bombarded by the media, school and religious people that certain acts are wrong, get help your a rape victim. I though I was going to some hell or that some great sin was acted on me. Depression and suicide are typical at that age when being mentally warped to peoples fairy fable stupidities. Then you get away from the religious fairy fables as an adult, say goodbye to living life by the standards of followers and realize, no, your not a rape victim. No their is no hell or gods to condemn you, only idiot crazy people out to hurt others that don't follow their crazy social views and secrecy.
Fact is most people not all are pedo, male and female, many are gay and I also find most women are Bi. Should peds be accepted as gays, only if they don't go around kidnapping, killing or raping kids just as gays are expected not to rape men. Most peds have been found to not even act out their fantasies and the ones that do, usually do it with consenting teens that are already sexually active. So the real question is how can young people be better schooled by their parents not society in who they should be having sex with. And how to keep society out of parent and children business and life style.
One, the child would need to be of sexual maturity age and be able to decide their own sexuality before they experiment. And the age gap is a very concerning thing to add to the discussion as well, I'm ok if a 20 year old wants to have sex with a 17 year old, but if it is a 12 year old and a 48 year old, I do not believe that situation should be allowed.
I believe it should be accepted and people who are pedophillic should be treated as normal everyday people. However as much as we want to look at the bright side, too many pedophillic relationships are forced upon the children without their consent and thus it shines a bad light on pedophillia. Word.
The slippery slope argument that pedophelia will be accepted is plain stupid.
A child is not mature enough to consent in sex, and they don't even know anything about sex! How could they possibly consent?
Not only that, but an adult could easily manipulate them and take advantage of their ignorance. This shouldn't even be an opinion question...
Now that Gay marriage is legal people are going to try to make stuff like polygamy, incest, bestiality, and pedophilia legal. You may be thinking all of those things are weird and disgusting and will never be legal but 50 years ago people said the same things about gay marriage. Some people may say that homosexuality is WAY different from this stuff but it really isn't. Pedophilia is especially bad since it involves minors. Kids shouldn't be involved in this stuff they are to young and if a kid is in a pedophilic relationship they were probably forced. At least people in a gay marriage are consenting adults.
Well.. I have read the yes and no section on this topic. I do a little googling (can't be really said research since I really did only googling a bit, I wanted to though...). There are some opinions I think is just plain stupid and others just , huh you have a point there. But what the hell, that's my judgement.
Anyway, after googling a bit , I came to the conclusion, I extremely disagree in Pedophilia. Not because I hate pedophiles or the fact that pedophiles has become quite a not good stereotypes for most people. Pedophilia is a pyschological disorder in which a person develops sexual attraction to kids underage of 13. And a person diagnose with pedophilia must be at least 16 years of age.
Saying that a kid is not more mature than adult can be a shallow thing to say. Underestimating the capability of the human mind. But saying that a kid is more mature than adult can also be.... A overestimated thought. There might be a kid that more mature than the adult , I won't deny that. But how many exactly? Have you done the research? Have you even came to the conclusion on what is maturity or how to measure it? If you can't answer this question. Then think before you speak. The fact that pedophilia still cannot be accepted by society is the fact that we see our children as a fragile thing. And yes, our children are fragile. There is nothing wrong with parents saying my son/daughter is not mature enough. They are his/her parents and know more than you do about how mature their son/daughter is.
Well that quite taken a bit off-topic (sorry bout that, just a bit explanation). There hasn't been found an effective cure for pedophilia, since, it is about feeling and problems in interpersonal (subjective). But I can assure you one thing. Most children are not mature, that is why we have the word "Children". Most children cannot take drastic decision since most lack knowledge and experience. And that is why we have parents to guide them. So I'm strictly against pedophilia. Sorry pedophiles, but try to take that sexual drive to people who has mature physically and/or mentally
As someone that was sexually abused as a child, I now suffer from PTSD, depression, and anxiety. Pedophilia causes many problems in the world. If we allow adults to take advantage of children that don't know how to say no then we're just enablers and we deserve the same consequences as the abuser. Homosexuality is very different from pedophilia. Just because someone is a pedophile, it doesn't mean they are homosexual, and vice versa. I am bisexual, I am a female and I have a girlfriend. I was abused by both a man and a woman, so any argument you have about me not liking men because I was abused by one is invalid. Nothing good would come from pedophilia being accepted and quite frankly, I'm shocked and offended that anyone would think otherwise.
Since pedophilia is someone's interest or preference or their 'nature' doesn't that mean those who conduct beastiality is the same? Is it right? Heck no it's animal abuse regardless of how 'willing' the animal is.
If pedophilia is made legal, there would be more cases of rape and child abduction. Not that there isn't now but it would allow people to have an idea that it is right and conduct such preposterous activity. A child doesn't develop their sense of wisdom and accumulate enough knowledge at their age to know that it is sick and they would probably regret this later on.
Homosexuality does not cause anyone any harm. You should know that. It just allows people to love freely, not cause harm and more potential threats of crime.
Please wake up and think logically
I hope this is a joke
Arguments like this are always based in trying to justify mental disorders through some misguided sense of justice. Though in many cases these disorders are not by nature "bad" and can be worked around or even celebrated, society must draw a line at a certain point.
The most sensible way to define that point? When it begins to significantly affect others negatively. In the same way that most would agree that mass murder should not be accepted due to its obvious negative impact, pedophilia should not be accepted due to its extreme psychological impact on children.
The argument could be made that some children might like it, but by that same thinking the mass murder could be excused as they might have killed someone who was suicidal! I would expect the number of children who don't like it to be much higher than those who do (likely >95%) and therefore this argument has very little merit.
Honestly, this is insane. If you agree with the above statement, please do yourself a favor and rethink your priorities.
Homosexuality is a completely different topic than pedophilia. Homosexuality is being more accepted in today's society because there are more genuine people who are understanding a persons lack of control when it comes to sexual orientation. And I know it can be argued that pedophiles can't control their urge to whatever discussing feeling they have towards kids but its just plain wrong. At least with Homosexuals they participate in sexual activities with other individuals who i'd expect want to (consent to) participate, and are at the same mental capacity to make that decision.
Some people are saying that, Oh sometimes a 10 year old can be more mentally mature than an adult let them have sex, I don't give a crap if that is the case, a child lacks experience to understand what it means to be sexually intimate with someone. When they get to that point in life, they should experience it with someone at their level, not some desperate grown adult with sick fantasies.
I can't even understand those who agree with the statement, they have to be pedophiles themselves to agree with this sh**.
This seems like a very obvious troll question, but I'll respond anyway. Pedophilia is unacceptable even in a case where we had a "consensual" pedophilic "relationship" because children are neither biologically nor mentally competent for sexual activity. They cannot give knowledgeable consent, in the same way that they cannot represent themselves in court or sign a contract or own property in their own name. Pedophilia, unlike homosexuality, is inherently harmful and destructive and we have generations of people who were sexually abused who can testify to that. There is no real difference between the average homosexual relationship and the average heterosexual relationship aside from the gender match-up of the individuals. Pedophilia is something very different, and it crosses lines that shouldn't be crossed and involves risks that are unacceptable.
Children cannot give informed consent, and any sort of child sexual abuse is illegal as it should be.
Homosexual couples are both on equal footing and are able to give informed consent and have the understanding and emotional maturity to have sex with someone their age.
I honestly don't care what consenting adults do at a party, in a bedroom, or at a club. That's their business. You cannot involve children in those activities.
Your question is like asking "Should rape be accepted since consensual sex is?"
There is a very important difference between gay sex and pedophilia, consent. Becuse pre-pubesent kids are easily manipulated they cannot legally consent to sex and in most cases wouldnt even know what it is. On top of that, sex with adults is extremely harmful to children and would cause physical and phsycological harm.


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Finishing off July with fans of green - it seemed like a long month, but it also 'flew by'. I love the pleated effect of this type of palm and it is interesting to see the ridging near the tips. We've certainly seen plenty of green with the excessive rain - but that's living in the tropics. Naples, FL
Wednesday, July 31, 2013
Plants always seem to marvel...this shot being a good example. It doesn't hurt that the color contrast in the background helps to make it stand out. Naples, FL
Monday, July 29, 2013
Sunday, July 28, 2013
Not treasured in the same way as orchids, the ginger flowers have some similar varieties and are just as pretty! This is an alpinia of some sort (likely zerumbet or shell ginger) and it just past the height of full bloom. Still, it provides a delicate offering of bright color and pattern. Around here they bloom year round, but they don't last long so catch them when you can! Naples, FL
Saturday, July 27, 2013
The underside of these fern leaves (not sure of the type - the plant was about 6 ft tall) is blanketed in reproductive spores. They flaunt their velvety texture in the gently flowing breeze and flirt with their chocolate brown richness, despite their asexual characteristics. One can only imagine that it will propagate nicely with nature at the helm. Naples, FL
Friday, July 26, 2013
This is the real flower of the bougainvillea plant - though most think the tissue paper-like colorful bracts are the bloom. Sometimes our assumptions are so 'off-base' - still, it is likely a good thing to continue to think, estimate, question and wonder...with the caveat to always be willing to keep an open mind! Naples, FL
Thursday, July 25, 2013
Manatees, also known as sea cows, are fairly common in our waters - though this time of year, the warm Gulf waters draws them farther away from shore. These mammals with their massive heft (weighing in at a ton) and thick gray skin remind me of a morphed elephant/mermaid! Unfortunately, their slow (3 to 5 mph) speed and preference for shallower waters puts them in the path of recreational boaters on a regular basis - a combination which is often deadly (or injurious) to the gentle giant. This sign at the City Dock is an attempt to educate and hopefully is attended to by at least a few...Naples, FL
Wednesday, July 24, 2013
Spray of pink puff...often photographed, but like the look of this one with its waiting buds in the bottom frame. Naples, FL
Tuesday, July 23, 2013
Typical mushroom weather - lots of rain and humidity! Got a trio of shots, but love the decorated top and the water drops that remain on this one's cap. They all look pretty healthy, too. :) Naples, FL
Monday, July 22, 2013
Pretty purple orchid to start off a crazy week - good, but crazy schedule for the week!! Naples, FL
Sunday, July 21, 2013
Typical Florida, but not well known as most associate the beach as the primary landscape. This a view from the Naples Botanical Garden and across the lake, there is the path that we usually walk on 'dog days'. Today, though, the mosquitoes were all over us just in the garden, so couldn't imagine their density and voracious appetites out 'in the wild' - needless to say, our visit was short-lived. Naples, FL
Saturday, July 20, 2013
Friday, July 19, 2013
Sometimes the 'back way' is the best alternative! Experienced that option with the composition of this 'back lit' begonia photograph, driving the 'back road' home, and addressing some issues through the 'back door' in a productive meeting. Ybor City, FL
At the historical Columbia Restaurant and can't pass up a pitcher of sangria...assembled at the table with a special ingredient! Fun to return here after a couple of decades - some things really don't change (except maybe the prices)! Ybor City, FL
Peering into this small mangrove 'forest', one cannot 'see' the value of these dense roots...erosion prevention, nursery habitat, and models of adaptation as they bridge both land and sea (also fresh water and salt water)...an ecosystem in and of itself. And that's just the root system! They serve as bird roosts, shade trees, and the basis of a complex marine food chain, as well. A gift of nature. Near City Dock, Naples, FL
Yes, please take me for a walk now!!! Could you turn him down? ;) Fortunately, there's a break from the rain and I need to add some steps to my Jawbone stats, so off we go! Naples, FL
Monday, July 15, 2013
A blur of color (glass ball), pattern (crystal facet), and text (hidden label) - kinda reminds me of these crazy summer days of flurried activity! Thankfully, the 'color' keeps me going! :) And there's no way I could replicate this abstraction - another reminder of daily life! :) Naples, FL
Sunday, July 14, 2013
The zig-zag stem of the Alligator Flag provides a funky resting place for clusters of tiny purple blooms. Daily (and excessive) rain brings out a vibrant verdancy, but it's delightful to find a secondary color! Naples, FL
Saturday, July 13, 2013
The billowy clouds look better in the lake's reflection than they do in the sky - funny, how that happens! :) Freedom Park, Naples, FL
Friday, July 12, 2013
Seeking shade on this hot summer day and found a bit of relief... as well as a sprig of poinciana blooms. There is a delicate relationship between our natural environment and the needs of humankind - photography can bridge the extremes. Unfortunately, some people fail to see the need to think about the consequences of their actions (nor do they tend to take responsibility for said behavior) - a lost bear cub was killed because some people chose to feed it (NBC-2)...an extreme, but also, an example. Taking a photograph would have been a much more humane way to experience the intersection between man and nature. Arthur Ashe Tennis Center, Norris Park, Naples, FL
Thursday, July 11, 2013
Identified as a Halloween Pennant, this dragonfly was a curious, but reluctant poser. Lorenzo Walker campus, Naples, FL
Wednesday, July 10, 2013
Heard the ospreys when out in the parking lot at school and grabbed the camera - still can't get the angle (i.e., from atop) to see inside the nest, but caught the pair feeding and rearranging the nest. Lorenzo Walker campus, Naples, FL
Tuesday, July 9, 2013
Caught with a blade of grass, this bunny was soon on the run as the dog got a whiff of 'hare' scent! Needless to say, he made a clean escape - not sure if the blade remained entrenched. Naples, FL
Monday, July 8, 2013
The composition is 'backwards' and the focal points are not entirely desired, but I couldn't resist a Monday butterfly posting. It is tough enough to get through a long Monday, but one after an extended 4-day weekend is definitely butterfly-worth! :) Naples, FL
Sunday, July 7, 2013
A slight breeze from the south sends the 'chaff' of this backlit sea oat stalk drifting in the atmosphere. That was the extent of any air movement as the heaviness of humidity settled in the remainder of the day. Ahh ... summertime! :) 3rd Ave N & Gulf of Mexico, Naples, FL
Saturday, July 6, 2013
One of the benefits of our daily rainstorms (and subsequent sunshiny mornings) are the lovely droplets from the previous day's drenching. For a change, I brought out my 50mm and got a pentagonal bokeh with the plumeria bloom. Interesting perspectives and observations come with change - some subtle and some compelling, but always worth the energy! :) Naples, FL
Dainty and picturesque, this monarch flitted from one flower to another. Just barely stopping long enough to pulsate its wings through a couple of cycles of open and close. My attempts to capture the mosaic patterning in intense saturation were blurred...thus, settled for this duller version. This stretch of holiday weekend has been pleasing for photographic purposes, despite my own flitting about. Naples Botanical Garden, Naples, FL
Thursday, July 4, 2013
Celebrating Independence Day with a short dog walk in the Garden and searching for triad of patriotic colors. The blurry blue planter actually has a white flowered plant, though it got bokeh-ed out. The lovely red flowers really take center-stage, but figured there's a bit of the red, white, and blue to count for this year's 4th of July!
Two hundred and thirty seven years ago, America was declared independent with
"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness...."
Taking the time to review the foundation of our nation is always a good reminder. Naples Botanical Garden, Naples, FL
Wednesday, July 3, 2013
Getting ready for tomorrow's celebration with the red, white, and .... blue - what happened to that darned blue (cheese? berry? other suggestions?). Oh well, I've another day to try to capture that blue and in t the meantime, a sampling of the red or white might be in order! :) Naples, FL
Tuesday, July 2, 2013
Sunshine is still elusive, but there's promise on the horizon...the weather forecasters predict a drier weekend - just in time for more photographic opportunities! :) Naples, FL
Monday, July 1, 2013
An ugly start to July with rain, more rain, and even more rain. The churned up muddy waters of the Gulf are unnatural, as well. The resulting temperature decrease is one of the few pros - but it takes days like this to really appreciate the beautiful ones! :) 4th Ave N & Gulf of Mexico, Naples, FL
Driving across the State of Florida always reminds me of the important role that ranching and agriculture play in our crazy suburban communities. Geographically, this land is the vast majority...but it houses the minority of the population. Though this fact is not unusual, the contrast between the two worlds, located within a small number of miles from each other, is somewhat more amazing. The pastoral scenes are by far more restful and relaxing! :) near Okeechobee, FL
My 91-year-old mother paying bridge on her new iPad! Engaging the mind and body (she plays golf, does yoga & weights, too) is not only food for effective learning, but for quality aging, as well! :) Melbourne, FL


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Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology have solved a 70-year-old mystery in traffic research: the inexplicable jerkiness that occurs when people steer a vehicle. This discovery may lead to safety systems in cars that can correct dangerous steering movements before they occur.
As far back as 1947, British researcher Arnold Tustin (1899-1994) produced the first model for how a person steers towards a target. He identified a continuous and linear control behaviour. When a car is driven, this corresponds to the driver gently and continuously following the road with the steering wheel. This behaviour is known as tracking within control theory, and it has been the prevailing theory for car driving ever since. However, when comparing the linear model with actual measured data, some deviations become apparent, caused by jerkiness in the steering signal.
Tustin noted these deviations from the continuous prediction, but the mystery behind them has remained unsolved until now. Ola Benderius and colleague Gustav Markkula from Chalmers University of Technology got the idea while they were attending a lecture on neurocognition at Sahlgrenska University Hospital. The lecture addressed the behavioural theory of reaching, which concerns the basic human behaviour when we reach for something.
When studying how humans move their hand from Point A to pick up something from Point B, the speed of the movement has a direct relationship with the distance – the longer the distance, the quicker the movement. The interesting effect of this is that the time for the movement is the same regardless of the distance.
"We immediately recognised this pattern from our measured steer signals," said Benderius. "It was a bit of a eureka moment. Was it possible that this basic human behaviour also controlled how we steer a car?"
With the idea in mind, Benderius extracted over 1,000 hours of car and truck driving from real driving data, which resulted in 1.3 million steer corrections. It turned out that 95 per cent of these corresponded with the reaching theory. Benderius and Markkula had discovered that steering is not linear when the driver follows the road, but rather that the driver turns the wheel according to the special reaching pattern.
"This was the answer to the previously inexplicable jerkiness in the control signal. Rather than looking upon steering as continuously following the road, steering corrections seem to be applied in a very predetermined manner," said Benderius. "The control behaviour has also proven to be very natural; I saw this in an earlier study where I examined driving behaviour in 12-year-olds and their parents.
"With the driver model I have developed, it is possible to predict what drivers are going to do with the steering wheel before they do it. It is possible to predict how far the driver is going to turn the wheel, right when the person starts a wheel-turning movement. It's like looking into the future."
As a result of the recently published discovery, several applications for car support systems can be developed to make our cars safer. Smarter anti-skid systems and systems for fatigued drivers are two examples of potential usage areas.
"Imagine a fatigued driver on the verge of running off the road. He or she suddenly wakes up and reflexively initiates a very large corrective manoeuvre, a potential misjudgement that can lead to something very dangerous. Since we are now able to predict how far the driver is going to turn the wheel, the vehicle's support systems can identify potential misjudgements and intervene, which means a serious accident, such as the car travelling into approaching traffic, can be avoided," Benderius explained.
With this new knowledge, Benderius was able to develop a mathematical model that can explain many observed steering behaviours, which means that the driver response to different situations can be predicted before it occurs. He believes the discovery will have an impact on an entire research field.
"This might completely change how we regard human control of vehicles, crafts and vessels," Benderius said. "I hope and believe that many researchers will use the findings and start to think in new ways. Control behaviour has traditionally been studied on the basis of control theory and technical systems. If it is instead studied on the basis of neuroscience with focus on the human, an entire new world opens up. This could push the research field in an entirely different direction".


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Kentucky State has implemented a new law concerning mortgage brokers and lenders. The new law which is titled HB 106 modifies the surety bond requirements for mortgage brokers and lenders, and subjects mortgage loan originators to registration and bonding in order to employ the S.A.F.E. Mortgage Licensing Act. The present law requires lenders to acquire a surety bond that is at least $250,000 while requiring brokers to acquire a surety bond of at least $50,000. Additionally, HB 106 requires mortgage lenders, brokers and originators to attain or to be covered by a surety bond. The bond quantities from the existing law were not altered. The new law provides for termination of the surety bond with 30 days notification, which the previous law did not identify, and also cancels the utilization of alternative types of security in place of surety bonds. HB 106 also requires the surety bond to be obtainable for the recovery of restitution. Present legislation already states that the surety bond has to be accessible for expenses, penalties and fees.
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- WWE posted this video package looking at the history between Samoa Joe and WWE Universal Champion Brock Lesnar, who will do battle in the main event of Sunday's WWE Great Balls of Fire pay-per-view from Dallas.
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- It's been almost two months since Golden Truth broke up and while the two had another in-ring segment on tonight's RAW from Phoenix, there has not been a match announced yet. Below is video from tonight's segment, which saw Truth attack Goldust after the premiere of The Shattered Truth film:
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by Patricia L. Dickson 2/28/16
Matthew 27:19-23: 19 While he was seated on the judgment seat, his wife sent him a message, saying, "Have nothing to do with that righteous and innocent Man; for last night I suffered greatly in a dream because of Him." 20 But the chief priests and the elders persuaded the crowds to ask for Barabbas and to put Jesus to death. 21 The governor said to them, "Which of the two do you wish me to set free for you?" And they said, "Barabbas." 22 Pilate said to them, "Then what shall I do with Jesus who is called Christ?" They all replied, "Let Him be crucified!" 23 And he said, "Why, what has He done that is evil?" But they continued shouting all the louder, "Let Him be crucified!"
There are four accounts of the life of Christ (the son of God) recorded in the New Testament books: Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. Each gospel tells the same story through four different perspectives. The four gospels follow Jesus' ministry from its beginning at age thirty, to His death on the cross at age thirty-three. Throughout Christ's ministry, the gospels recount the many miracles that He performed. Jesus is always described as being full of compassion as He performs such miracles as opening blind eyes, healing leprosy, feeding the multitudes or forgiving a woman caught in the act of adultery. Yet, after performing hundreds of miracles (so many that they could not be recorded John 21:25) it was Jesus whom the crowd chose to condemn to death rather than the murderer Barabbas. In fact, they chose to outright free Barabbas.
Surely there were people in the crowd that had benefited in some way from Jesus' ministry. Was one of the ten former lepers whom Jesus healed amongst that crowd? What about the lame man that Jesus healed in Matthew 9:6-7, was he in the crowd? Could the woman with the issue of blood for twelve years (Luke 8:43-48) or the Centurion soldier (whom Jesus healed his servant in Luke 7:6-10) have been in that crowd shouting let Him be crucified? How could the crowd be so easily persuaded by the chief priest and elders (who from all accounts had really done nothing for them) to choose to condemn Jesus, who even Governor Pilate said was innocent of any crime, and in turn free a murderer? This is a question that I have often pondered.
Perhaps they feared the chief priest and elders more than they feared Barabbas. Why else would they be willing to free a murderer back into the community? However; that does not answer the question of why when asked by Pilate of what to do with Jesus, the crowd shouted crucify Him. Not only did they wish to have Jesus condemned to death, they were willing to let the responsibility of His innocent blood fall on them and their children:
Matthew 27:24-26
24 So when Pilate saw that he was getting nowhere, but rather that a riot was breaking out, he took water and washed his hands [to ceremonially cleanse himself of guilt] in the presence of the crowd, saying, "I am innocent of this [righteous] Man's blood; see to that yourselves." 25 And all the people answered, "Let [the responsibility for] His blood be on us and on our children!" 26 So he set Barabbas free for them; but after having Jesus severely whipped (scourged), he handed Him over to be crucified.
It appears that the crowd harbored a hatred for Jesus more than anything else. But how could they hate someone who had only done good? My mother used to always say that the way to make an enemy is to help someone. I thought she was crazy until I experienced it myself. To explain the crowds hatred for Jesus requires stating the truth. Jesus was a sinless man walking amongst sinful men. Scriptures teaches us that Jesus is the light of the world:
John 8:1
12 Once more Jesus addressed the crowd. He said, "[a]I am the Light of the world. He who follows Me will not walk in the darkness, but will have the Light of life."
Light will always expose darkness. Although Jesus may have healed members of the crowd's physical ailments, their hearts were still dark (by choice). When given the choice of (what they thought) would eliminate the light walking amongst them that exposed their darkness, they chose to have Jesus killed. They felt more comfortable with Barabbas freely walking amongst them because he could not expose their darkness. Although they may not have been murderers, they were guilty of sin. All sin darkens man's heart. People would rather associate with someone who will engage in the same sins as them. As the old saying goes, misery loves company. Birds of a feather, flock together. This saying is true regardless of the type of relationship of the people. One of my colleagues and his wife are big drinkers. So much so that they even try to force their teenage daughter to drink (she complained to me about it). While attending a party at another of our colleague's home last summer, I met their college aged son who was home for the summer (he noticed that I was the only adult not drinking). He told me that he didn't drink alcohol (that alone is commendable and unheard of for most college kids) and that his parents kept trying to force him to. I asked his parents why they were insistent that their son drink alcohol when he clearly did not want to. Instead of being proud of their son who probably faced peer pressure all the time at college, their response was that he (their son) was too good and he needed to be like them. He probably makes them feel uncomfortable at home when they are drinking.
The crowd that condemned Jesus to death were looking for a way to rid themselves of the constant bright light shining on their sins. However, they did not recognize that He was the only one that could free them of their sins. It is natural for men to seek ways to heal what physically ails them and yet ignore his or her spiritual ailments. Jesus Christ is able to heal us and cleanse us from all unrighteous. When Jesus comes to live inside of us, we become the light of the world. And there is nothing that can put out our light except sin.
Patricia Dickson blogs at Patricia's Corner.
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Published Saturday, March 30, 2013 | 2:37 p.m.
Updated Saturday, March 30, 2013 | 5:57 p.m.
Former Key Largo Casino
Cadaver dogs alerted firefighters working to clean up debris from Thursday's Key Largo casino fire to possible bodies at two locations within the charred building, a Clark County spokesman said Saturday.
Late Saturday afternoon, Pappa said no bodies had been found at the first location identified by cadaver dogs and that the search would continue at the second identified location Sunday.
Firefighters brought in heavy equipment to remove debris and shore up collapsed portions of the vacant building so the search for bodies can continue.
Pappa said in a statement that cadaver dogs are often wrong.
Firefighters received assistance in the search from Nevada Task Force 1, a specialized group of paramedics, structural engineers, search-and-rescue personnel and hazardous-material specialists.
The Key Largo casino, 377 E. Flamingo Road, suffered an estimated $4.5 million in damage in the fire.
On Friday, Clark County issued an order that the building, which has been abandoned since 2007, be demolished by April 26.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation by Clark County firefighters and agents from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. Deputy Fire Chief Erik Newman said the initial investigation showed that the fire started at opposite ends of the building and that there were signs people had previously sought shelter in the vacant casino.


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Sat Guru Gorakh!
Greetings from the Land of Mt. Everest & Lord Buddha.
Not blowing own trumpet, Tushita-Nepal is in the classic location
Please Watch Himalaya View from Tushita- Nepal
Altitude: 1111 m ----Always moderated climate !
MEANING OF YOGA: First of all, people should know that Yoga is a pure Sanskrit / Nepali word meaning 'to add' or 'to connect'. So, obviously- Yoga is to add our subtle soul with the supreme divine soul. Till today the word Yoga is used in mathematical term for addition in the schools of Nepal and all the terminology of Yoga is in Nepalese language daily use.
Yoga is the journey from the self- through the self and to the self. Flowing with the law of nature and living with complete understanding, accepting whatever the situation pain or pleasure, is Yoga. Indeed, being and living in now- connecting the divine energy is Yoga. Performing Dharma (duties and responsibilities) with utmost sincerity as per the teachings is Vedas is Yoga in a true sense.
Yoga is the only royal road to the divine source- supreme consciousness (ultimate salvation). We must live a Yogic life (not with ashes or beard as seen in Indian Yogis but following the teaching of Vedas) in order to be connected with the Almighty Creator and live a well disciplined happy- healthy- peaceful life. It is the only key for happiness and peace. No doubt, yoga cures all the 1008 physical health problems but it enhances spiritual growth balancing material and spiritual life. Regular practice of Hatha Yoga purifies our body- mind- soul, gives positive thoughts that drives for right action and results good result. Definitely, good result gives satisfaction/contentment and pure consciousness grows naturally. Eventually, self- realization gives happiness and peace in life.
ORIGIN OF YOGA: Shiva Samita says that Guru Gorakshanath (awakened consciousness of Lord Shiva) taught Hatha Yoga to human beings for the first time to humans in order to be connected and live a well disciplined and healthy life. Pious land of Nepal is the origin place of Tantra, Yoga and Meditation. So, we believe that Yoga was in practice from the beginning of human civilization.
Regarding the history of Yoga, it is ridiculous that western world cannot go beyond Indus valley civilization (Hindus of India), just 3500 yrs ago whereas yoga has a written history of 12,000 years in Nepal. They often say "it is 'No' because we do not know". They should explore facts and open curtains with apt understanding. Recent archaeological findings in ancient caves of Mustang-Nepal disclosed by national geography, BBC, Elite-readers say that meditation was in practice 9,000 yrs before Hindus of India. However, we believe this practice is much older as Yoga-Meditation is one of the Chapter of the 4th Veda- Atharvaveda. Here, yoga lover must know about Vedas and The Greater Nepal.
Vedas (book of knowledge) is the father of all the literature and scientific discoveries. In fact, it is the constitution of whole human beings. Veda Vyasa, born in Damauli –Nepal, is the compiler of 'The Four Vedas'. Moreover, the important fact is that Hindus dwelling in Indus Valley civilization were the same Aryans migrated from the Himalayas of Nepal practicing the same culture and traditions like we have till today. Also, may the world know that THE GREATER NEPAL had spread half of the today's India including Kashmir, Delhi, Agra, Calcutta, Eastern Sikkim, some part of Tibet including Holy Mt. Kailash (Manasarowar Lake). The map shows crystal clear evidence stamped from both side governments just 80 yrs ago. I will keep this map in my coming book "Eternal Truth-Bliss and Beauty". Even, the name 'India' is given by the British ruler. Long before, it was Hindustan and called Bharat because great emperor of Nepal called Bharat had ruled the whole Indian continent-still his Kingdom Bharatpur lie in Narayanghat district of Nepal. So, the name of India "Bharat" itself inherits from great King Bharat. Google and Wikipedia is not the ultimate information source. It is pity that people cannot go before Indus valley civilization (Hindus of India) and again they don't know that those Aryans (meaning well cultured people) were migrated from the Himalayas of Nepal.
Yogi Patanjali, compiler of Patanjali Yoga Sutra, is considered as the father of modern Yoga and entire yoga related institution of the world is following his yoga principles. But, it is shame that they do not know he was born in a tranquil village of Bhojpur district of Nepal. May the world come and discover the facts of yoga. Long later, Hindus of India used to come to the Original Rishikesh - the Ruru Kshetra of Nepal in order to learn Vedic culture and practiced yoga. We need to thank the Indian yogis who spread yoga and meditation to the outer world for the noble cause. However, not giving the facts – right information of yoga is considered out of Yogi's Dharma.
LIMBS OF YOGA: There are 8 limbs of yoga- Yama (self restrain), Niyama (scriptural rules), Asana (sitting posture), Pranayama (breathing exercise), Pratyahara (with-drawl of senses), Dharna (concentration), Dhyana (meditation) and Samadhi (salvation) as taught in Goraksha-Samhita. It cannot be called yoga if not followed all the eight limbs. Besides a few, Indian's and Westerner's yoga is no more than a physical exercise (head stand and poses). Only closing eyes and stretching body parts do not make a Yogi. Otherwise, acrobats, athlete, swimmers, football players would be a yogi as they are very physically fit. But, it is not so. People should be aware that we are not only in the body form but mind and soul too. Therefore, yoga is more to focus on purifying our body- mind and soul.
TYPES OF YOGA: GYANA YOGA (knowledge), BHAKTI YOGA (devotion), KARMA YOGA (selfless duty), RAJA YOGA (purity), HATHA YOGA (activating male and female Nadis) are the types of yoga. May you not be confused with the 1080 types of yoga styles as named in India and western countries. People should understand that yoga is just Yoga like we call water for the water. It must not be called with other adjectives otherwise, it sounds like saying Nepali water or British water or American water. I have heard hundred of yoga styles. They must not put adjectives before yoga and pollute in its beauty and essence. People must know that Hatha Yoga is the father of all the yoga styles. If they inhale- exhale from other holes than it can be named with different names but if they do pranayamas through nostrils stimulating Pingala (Ha) and Ida (Tha) nadis; then it is Hatha Yoga- pranayama that up rises Susumna nadi through our body chakras.
CONCLUSION: Therefore, researchers must need to turn the pages of Vedas and know the origin of Tantra-Yoga- Meditation. This is the only country in the world that does not celebrate independent day because she is blessed by Guru Gorakshanath. From the time immemorial, Nepal is an independent country; never conquered flickering unique triangular flag with pride and prestige.
Yogi Panchavedi !


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[Sidenote: Its limited membership.]
The influence of the Br[=a]hma Sam[=a]j has been far greater than its numerical success. Reckoned by its small company of 4050 members,[52] some of them certainly men of the highest culture and of sincere devoutness, the Br[=a]hma Sam[=a]j is a limited and local movement, limited largely to the province of Bengal, and even to a few of the larger towns in the province. But if the taint of the intellectual origin of the Br[=a]hma Sam[=a]j be still visible in the eclecticism that it professes, in its rejection of the supernatural, and in its poor numerical progress, it has nevertheless done great things for India.
[Sidenote: The Br[=a]hma Sam[=a]j and the national feeling.]
As yet the Br[=a]hma Sam[=a]j has remained unaffected by the political aspect of the new national feeling. Early in its history there was, indeed, a section of the Sam[=a]j resolved to limit the selection of scriptures to the scriptures of the Hindus, but the late Keshub Chunder Sen successfully asserted the freedom of the Sam[=a]j, and probably saved it from the narrow patriotic groove and from the political character of the third of the new religious organisations, the [=A]rya Sam[=a]j.
[Sidenote: Pr[=a]rthan[=a] Sam[=a]jes or Prayer Associations of S.W. India.]
The Pr[=a]rthan[=a] Sam[=a]jes or Prayer Associations of South-Western India.—The history of India is pre-eminently the history of Northern India, that is of the great plains of the Ganges and the Punjab. One may test it by the simple academical test of reckoning what percentage of marks in an examination on Indian history is assigned to the events of the great northern plains. It is the same in the more recent religious history of India. The southern provinces of Bombay and Madras have contributed very little in respect of new religious life, organised or unorganised, compared with the northern provinces of Bengal, the United Provinces, and the Punjab. The Pr[=a]rthan[=a] Sam[=a]jes or Prayer Associations of Bombay and South-western India are monotheistic like the Br[=a]hma Sam[=a]j, and have their halls for their own worship. But socially they have not severed themselves from their Hindu brethren, and do not figure in the Census as separate. Even compared with the Br[=a]hma Sam[=a]j, they are few in number. The first Pr[=a]rthan[=a] Sam[=a]j was founded in Bombay in 1867. In Madras there is a small representation of the Br[=a]hma Sam[=a]j.
"Let us receive not
only the revelations of the past, but also
welcome joyfully the revelations of the present day."
[Sidenote: The [=A]rya Sam[=a]j.]


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Gemma Arterton & Olga Kurylenko - BAFTAs 2013 Red Carpet
Gemma Arterton and Olga Kurylenko arrive on the red carpet at the 2013 EE British Academy Film Awards on Sunday (February 10) at the Royal Opera House in London, England.
Gemma looked radiant in a velvet Celia Kritharioti dress while Olga stunned in a Nina Ricci gown, Manolo Blahnik shoes, and De Beers jewelry.
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The night before, Gemma and Olga attended the Charles Finch & Chanel's Pre-BAFTA Dinner with other stars, including Tom Cruise, Henry Cavill, and Thandie Newton.


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"Soap Opera" Executions v Toul Po Chrey Executions
North Korea is the closest thing we currently have to what Democratic Kampuchea was between 1975 and 1979. The below is nothing more than a South Korean newspaper ventilating a rumor but even that rumor claims to be based on an account of an eyewitness (albeit one but nonetheless an eyewitness). There is very little that is available to either prove or disprove this allegation, except the common perception in the West that something like this would not be out of character for the North Korean leadership. This is very close to how much we know about the alleged executions at Toul Po Chrey. This is very odd for very distinct differences exist between what I call the "Soap Opera" executions in North Korea and the executions at Toul Po Chrey -- (1) North Korea is still a very much closed society; Cambodia is not; (2) The government in power in North Korea today is the very government that has allegedly perpetrated the "Soap Opera" executions and is therefore, by definition, interested in covering them up; in Cambodia, the government of the day is not the same government as the one that allegedly perpetrated the Toul Po Chrey executions; in fact, the government of the day is the one that brought prosecutions against the government that allegedly perpetrated Toul Po Chrey; and (3) No international investigation of the "Soap Opera" executions has been conducted; 7 years of well-funded investigation by two entities of a court with significant international participation has been conducted regarding the Toul Po Chrey executions. The upshot: We know little more about the allegation of Toul Po Chrey executions than we know about that of the "Soap Opera" executions (if anything the latter, unlike the former, allegedly has an eyewitness) and all we have to rely upon is our general perception of the character of the leaderships of Democratic Kampuchea and North Korea respectively and our perception that that character is generally capable of executing people for watching a particular TV show .


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