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Zahir Ebrahim
December 09, 2008
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Dateline Eid-ul-Adha, California, Tuesday, December 09, 2008
There is a concerted effort worldwide to once again resurrect the same fabricated 'al qaeeda' boogiemen in the aftermath of the Mumbai terrorist act. It is shameful that many an educated Pakistani has also become an unwitting participant in also coloring these mantras, each according to his or her own inclination. I reservedly say 'unwitting' because surely many are well intentioned, and merely misled like their brethren in the West. The mercenaries of course are another matter, for they willingly spread disinformation – through both commission by spinning falsehoods, and omission by refraining to disclose historical facts in full forensic perspective – in the service of their higher masters, up the chain of management. The grotesquely manufactured reality of 'Al-Qaeeda', 'Bin Laden', et. al., was unraveled in the following succinct Project Humanbeingsfirst report dated May 11 2008: The WAR on TERROR 2008 Omnibus Collection (PDF). Its Abstract reads as follows:
'This is a short collection of already published reports and essays of Project Humanbeingsfirst which minimally expands upon the simplification of modernity as expressed on the project's website: What is all this verbiage by Project HumanbeingsfirstTM really all about? Is there a reductionist and simplified explanation in terms of first principles for all this complexity of modernity that gives birth to such urgent matters of human concern in the first place? Yes. In the simplest terms: "Might defines right" leads to "Hegemony is as old as mankind", which in turn leads to "If we don't have real enemies then we have to create or imagine some and yell 'we are being attacked'" in order to a) justify one's hegemonic barbarianism upon others; and b) motivate an unwilling plebeian peoples into sacrificing for the conquests of the ruling elite. Euphemistically: "imperial mobilization". Grotesquely: "quest for Lebensraum". That's all there is to it. This omnibus, comprising a total of 23304 words, minimalistically elaborates on the above single sentence, in any of its variations, in the context of modernity du jour.'
It is important for all of us, Pakistanis, Indians, the world public – or at least the thinking among us – to begin to look beyond the 'katputli tamashas' being enacted for us. There is far more going on than meets the eye. The motivation for this atrocious puppetshow in Mumbai was elaborated upon yesterday in the essay The Mumbai Terrorist Act: An International Chorus of Actors! Ushering in one-world government requires international cooperation among its harbingers!
The 'maasi museebte'* is not the problem for those watching the puppetshow – even if, once in a while, she reaches out from behind the television screen with her new and improved 'jahroo' (broom) and whacks those sitting in the front row! These days, instead of an ordinary tinka (straw) 'jahroo', it just happens to be an explosive 'jahroo', but same idea.
As a matter of scientific inquiry, perhaps one might ponder upon this phenomenon. If people are empirically feeling the effects of the 'maasi's jahroo' on their faces while watching 'Kaliyan', then what might be a rational and scientific explanation?
Please just do this mental exercise, even if only as an interesting thought experiment, and even if you truly feel that 'maasi museebte' is 'god' and can indeed reach out from her barren perch in Afghanistan and bring down a mighty super-power to its knees with merely a cell phone and laptops, never mind a mere smack on the head with a 'jahroo' from hell (or from behind the tv screen). How would you create such an existential experiment? This is how black-ops does it too – with smoke-and-mirrors, and with copious help from patsies and mercenaries.
There is no 'Al qaeeda', no 'Bin Laden' – these are fanciful abstractions constructed for the purpose explained in the above report. As the case in all enduring believable myths, it is much more effective to build them on something which is existent, and not entirely immanent. Thus it is easier for people to accept it, especially for those with short term memories – that's most of us in the West. Thus there was indeed a real person called Bin Laden. Pakistani journalist Hamid Mir even interviewed him ( http://www.dawn.com/2001/11/10/top1.htm ), as did the British journalist Robert Fisk. The mythological boogieman is fashioned upon a real character, a real CIA asset, but it is no different than 'Ali Baba'! Even the FBI does not blame the real one for 911 – see the snapshot of their most-wanted poster of him as of April 22 2008.
But of course, empire makers well understand that the pursuit of "full spectrum dominance" can be "uncongenial to democratic instincts", as the "economic self-denial (that is defense spending), and the human sacrifice (casualties even among professional soldiers) required in the effort" makes "democracy ... inimical to imperial mobilization." The planners at the RAND Corporation, the AEI, et. al., also keenly perceive that "... as America becomes an increasingly multicultural society, it may find it more difficult to fashion a consensus on foreign policy issues, except in the circumstance of a truly massive and widely perceived direct external threat. .... More generally, cultural change in America may also be uncongenial to the sustained exercise abroad of genuinely imperial power. That exercise requires a high degree of doctrinal motivation, intellectual commitment, and patriotic gratification."
And that is where the boogiemen come in, to manufacture that "circumstance of a truly massive and widely perceived direct external threat." The more fanciful the better.
What can be more imaginative than an omnipotent, omnipresent, evil 'Ali Baba' who can bring down 4 airliners in the most armed to the teeth sole superpower – in the entire history of mankind one might add – from a desolate perch in the Hindu Kush with only box-cutters, and ram them at 500 mph into tall buildings spectacularly collapsing them into their own foot-prints at almost free-fall speed? Even more miraculously, collapsing one of the tall buildings, WTC-7, entirely magically without any airplane hitting it! But since no one will buy a mind-melding 'yoda' from Star Wars doing this, he is simply aliased to a once upon a time real character who used to be a CIA asset. Everyone had heard of him valiantly serve the imperial interests as their controlled patsy – or more aptly as the "moral equivalent of our founding fathers" – but who was now projected to have turned against his own patron saints due to "Militant Islam" and its doctrine of global "Triumphalism" leading to a "Clash of Civilizations"! Simply embellishing a real person with some 'magic-carpet' powers right out of a children's story book has been far more effective than having to invent a character who had never existed. With the art of disinformation and psyops perfected to the precision of a hard science, and all the world's newsmedia under the control of the "Mighty Wurlitzer", it has been rather easy!
Similarly, distorting Islam to present it as antediluvian and out to aggressively conquer the world, has been far more effective than inventing a new "doctrinal motivation" from scratch. Especially, since the 'Islamofascists' from the previous harvest were already available, ripe for re-harvesting. Their mentality was so well understood by all the 'Rand Corporations' along the Potomac, that they specifically targeted Afghanistan and Pakistan's border region for this re-harvest, knowing fully well the natives' thousand year tradition of 'Pakhtoonwali' – you kill an Afghani's (Pathan's) family, drop bombs on his wedding gathering, burn and torture his women and children, and you have a thousand recruits ready to take perpetual revenge on the infidels regardless of cost. And what is better than to have their own kind do this to them? Thus enter the Pakistan's subservient military bombing their own civilians in the pristine tribal belt of Pakistan – the home to those who hold their 'Pakhtoonwali' tradition more sacred than any other heritage. These are people unlike any other on the face of the earth. While all have been conquered or colonized by others, only these tribal populations have resisted all occupation since time immemorial, jealously guarding their freedoms and their independence, and also retaining their ancient traditions. A Machiavelli astutely learned in political science and psyops, and commandeering the world's sole superpower's awesome military might, can use them like a child's putty!
In 2007, while the 'Army Act 2007' was still in effect, I offered two Pakistani military men, recently retired 3-star generals, whom I had occasion to partake a meal with in Islamabad, that I could craft any terrorist to their specification for them for a mere $15000 – a number that I conjured up out of thin air thinking it was suitably low to impress upon them how easy it was to harvest the surviving victims whose parents, wives, daughters, sons, had been bombed to smithereens, who had nothing to look forward to in life except the abyss of hunger, deprivation, and alienation, and especially from among those holding the 'Pakhtoonwali' tradition. I was trying to rationally talk them out of bombing our own peoples in the tribal belt in this fictional 'war on terror' by explaining to them how Machiavellian political science works. I had held their attention for over 3-1/2 hours. And I was rather stunned when one of the 3-star generals of Pakistan's Army, and let me hasten to add (Retired), responded to my 'jihadi manufacturing challenge' with "Zahir you are asking too much, I could do it for $2000"!
Indeed! Yet they continue to bomb our own peoples. They deliberately destroyed the lal-masjid in Islamabad with such barbaric ferociousness directly under the 'shock and awe' orders from the Pentagon, knowing fully well where the destabilization impact of the subsequent retaliations will be felt. It isn't rocket science for anyone, let alone for a professional standing Army's American trained high command! See my gut-wrenching missive that I composed in tears in the summer of 2007 knowing fully well what was going on and what will happen: "Saving Pakistan from Synthetic 'Terror Central'". After meeting the Pakistani Generals and realizing that while they were highly educated and immensely experienced in the art of war-making, they understood very little of political science – men of obeying orders that they were as part of their professional training – and I composed the following long open letter to a hypothetical Pakistani General, addressing all of Pakistan's senior military cadre employing this encounter as a literary device: "Re-Imagining Pakistan's Defenses – Open Letter to a Pakistani General". But who listens to an ordinary common man's commonsense? In all likelihood, no one even read that letter. And exactly on Eid ul-Adha Day 2007 that same year, I had made the following plea: "Wakeup to the grotesque reality of the 'Grand Chessboard'!" The same plea, a year later, has become even more prescient in the aftermath of the Mumbai Terrorist Act. And as the good President of United States of America has publicly stated:
"Good morning [America]. At this moment, somewhere in the world, terrorists are planning new attacks on our country. Their goal is to bring destruction to our shores that will make September the 11th pale by comparison." (President of the United States, George W. Bush, Feb. 13, 2008)
Another 911 anywhere in the world and the American President, incumbent and newly-elected, will know exactly where to bomb, as Pakistan's Ambassador Hussein Haqqani had re-confirmed:
'[On] Wednesday, a media report quoted Pakistan's envoy to Washington as saying that US leaders had warned Islamabad that if the United States suffered an attack that was traced back to Pakistan Washington would retaliate. "Those (statements) have been made," Ambassador Hussain Haqqani told editors and reporters at The Washington Post. "We want to make sure that it doesn't come to that." (Dawn, June 12, 2008)
How remarkably easy it has been for most of humanity to be duped into this fabricated 'war on terror' with the help of our own mercenaries in power! Not one of them has the gall to stand up and announce – "war on terror is fiction"! Watch the following 2005 presentation in the documentary ZERO ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gETF0_SOXcg ), made by CSIS to the commission of the European parliament for security and defense, as narrated by one of its attendee members, where he makes the following statement of fact:
Begin Transcription (by Project Humanbeingsfirst):
"In the summer of 2005, the commission of the European parliament for security and defense, of which I am a member, was invited to a special screening created by the Washington Center for Strategic [and International] Studies"
(Slide: CSIS Debating 21st Century Nuclear Issues, Edited by Owen C. W. Price and Jenifer Mackby, subtitled Black-Dawn: Scenario-Based Exercise, dated: May 3 2004)
"We were asked to watch a film which depicted what would happen in Europe, if Brussels was hit by a nuclear bomb."
"Fifty thousand deaths, hundred thousand injured. The reactions of various European governments."
"Suddenly, footage of Osama Bin Laden claiming responsibility for a nuclear attack on NATO headquarters comes on screen."
"All members of the parliament, myself included, were rendered speechless."
"American experts from the Center for Strategic Studies, were on hand to explain the action on the screen."
"Then a parliamentarian finally said: Today we were shown a convincing demonstration of how Osama Bin Laden's image can be completely manipulated. All the Osama's we have seen over the years, may never have existed. Just as a nuclear attack on NATO Headquarters in Brussels has never taken place."
End Transcription. (ZERO: An Investigation Into 9/11)
How can one prove what I write here, that the 'war on terror' is fiction? That "Bin Laden" is "Ali Baba"? And that the Mumbai Terrorist Act was a false-flag operation, just like 911 was?
The same way that any sound judge in a court room would – especially one like Robert Jackson at Nuremberg! Short of that – and it was a victor's justice, nothing more – well-intentioned peoples must endeavor to at least learn the truth stripped of its complex psyops, even if they remain afraid of articulating what they learn out loud. At least, they will knowingly not spew garbage, or create disinformation, or cultivate red herrings, as this 'champion of justice and humanity' recently did: "Rebuttal to Paul Craig Roberts': 'Washington Arrogance has Fomented a Muslim Revolution'". There are tens of thousands of 'Paul Craig Roberts' in Pakistan, as elsewhere, beginning with Pakistan's own co-opted ruling elite, down to its 'enlightened-moderated' newsmedia, NGOs, academics, industrialists, et. al. Paul Craig Roberts was gentle enough to only bestow upon me the honorific "you are a completely stupid fool, a disgrace to humanity" when I called him on his disinformation. I actually carry that invective with much pride and it is the only honor I have received thus far from the hectoring hegemons, apart from their visit to my home in 2003! Other benedictions may not be so merciful. For the mercenaries among them deliberately subverting our nations in perpetuating this fiction of 'war on terror' – be it America, Pakistan, India, and every other – there is the hangman's noose to look forward to.
The way the Rockefellers have it orchestrated however, the one-world government – the raison d'être for all this death and mayhem of humanity – is almost fait accompli! In that new world order, the present would look like the good old days! PCR's honorific, a blessing! I use the word 'almost' deliberately because I continue to believe that there is many a slip between the cup and lip! If only the plebeians can learn to overcome our voluntary servitude!
It is only befitting to use Elie Wiesel's eloquence to close these despondent Eid reflections, for a cataclysm of no less torment has indeed befallen those who have finally seen the end of war:
"I still curse the killers, their accomplices, the indifferent spectators who knew and kept silent, and Creation itself, Creation and those who perverted and distorted it. I feel like screaming, howling like a madman so that that world, the world of the murderers, might know it will never be forgiven."
Thank you.
Zahir Ebrahim
Project Humanbeingsfirst.org
* 'maasi museebte', as I recall my childhood memories, was a character in the 1970s' popular Pakistani television puppetshow 'Kaliyan'. Similar to Sesame Street.
Source URL: http://humanbeingsfirst.blogspot.com/2008/12/ali-baba-in-mumbai-eid2008-reflections.html
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Source PDF: https://sites.google.com/site/humanbeingsfirst/download-pdf/ali-baba-in-mumbai-eid2008-reflections-zahirebrahim.pdf
The author, an ordinary researcher and writer on contemporary geopolitics, a minor justice activist, grew up in Pakistan, studied EECS at MIT, engineered for a while in high-tech Silicon Valley (patents here), and retired early to pursue other responsible interests. His maiden 2003 book was rejected by six publishers and can be read on the web at http://PrisonersoftheCave.org. He may be reached at http://Humanbeingsfirst.org. Verbatim reproduction license at http://humanbeingsfirst.org/#Copyright.
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Saturday, January 17, 2009
Zweitausend Nein!
Anyway, after the WWS tour I took a few weeks off, relaxed a bit, and enjoyed the holidays.
A few days before 09, we played a few shows (4) in Galtinburg, TN. We did a bunch of dorky stuff like minigolf, go carts, and buying almost $200 worth of elk jerky.
Since then, I've found my way to here.
I'm on a lake in the middle of nowhere,
and I'm taking some time to write some new tunes for a new LP.
So far, I'm enjoying the process immensely.
Encyclopedias are crucial to any studio set up.
On Monday, my friend Adam from Owl City will be paying me a visit. We're going to work on a few of his songs for his upcoming record. I can't wait.
2009 is gonna be a great year. We've got a ton of really cool things going on, and we'll be doing some major renovations to all of our web stuff. After that, it'll be easier to inform everyone of what we've got cookin.... And it won't just be jerky.
53 comments:
- chelsea [♪] said...
Happy New Year :D
Looking forward to what you're all gonna do in 2009. Sounds exciting.
- January 17, 2009 at 2:28 PM
- Kara said...
Mucho excitamente, senor! Oh look, your blog's trilingual now...
- January 17, 2009 at 2:49 PM
- liz_rawrock_acoustic said...
Really? You're gonna help Owl City?
I love that band!
Anyways, hope you had a good new year!
God Bless, Matt!
- January 17, 2009 at 3:09 PM
- Delaney the Undead said...
two things:
1...Ill trade you something for a piece of elk jerkey.
2...jealous that youre able to sit on the middle of a lake somewhere without freezing to death. Midwest weather is killing us all.
- January 17, 2009 at 3:58 PM
- Cierra said...
Yay! New blog!
I can't wait to hear those songs you're working on... you never ever fail to amaze me with your lyrics :)
Hopefully 2009 will bring Relient K to Seattle!
- January 17, 2009 at 6:11 PM
- James said...
Nord keys + MacBook... elegance. :)
Any chance of hearing that new LP in 2009?
Keep it up. Anytime you wanna come to Australia, I'll be waiting :)
- January 17, 2009 at 7:20 PM
- Delaney the Undead said...
ps..yes, I am aware that i spelled 'jerky' wrong. whoops.
- January 17, 2009 at 9:28 PM
- Emma said...
I love Owl City :)
- January 17, 2009 at 9:31 PM
- ~Sarah said...
Uh oh... is Warne making an elk jerky flash animation?
That would be so cool!!
Yay for recording in the middle of nowhere!
- January 17, 2009 at 9:53 PM
- Bri said...
Ja, zweitausendneun is sehr gut!! It's great to hear from you again. I was starting to think you were never returning to the blog!
I'm so pumped for anything and everything you guys are going to be doing this year!! Whatever it is though, I hope it includes you guys coming back to Chicago! Some new music would be pretty fawesome too... Enjoy your elk jerky!!
- January 17, 2009 at 9:58 PM
- Rachel Joy said...
Uhhhh...... Matty? What's with the stack of cushions in the corner?
Yay!!! New tunes!!!!!
- January 18, 2009 at 12:48 AM
- Jess :]] said...
Awesome! Happy new year to you too.
I'm excited.
- January 18, 2009 at 2:12 AM
- chelle said...
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- January 18, 2009 at 5:14 PM
- chelle said...
Happy New Year!
I hope to hear some new songs soon!
Have a wonderful time on the lake, it looks beautiful =D
- January 18, 2009 at 5:18 PM
- meg said...
miss you
- January 18, 2009 at 8:03 PM
- Kate said...
new blog, matty?
finally. :)
sounds like your new year has been relaxing.
elk jerky.. beautiful scenery.. owl city..
you're so lucky.
& yes, encyclopedias have many functions. ;)
take care, matty t.
- January 19, 2009 at 1:50 AM
- Mandarina said...
Did you take that lake photo?!?! Gorgeous. Good to see you're taking care of your soul. We all eagerly await the results of your writing process.
- January 19, 2009 at 2:42 AM
- Melanie said...
Wow, the lake photo is absolutely stunning. If you are going to go somewhere and work on new music, glad you were able to find such a picturesque and beautiful place.
Also glad you were able to get some R&R and have a little fun in the process.
Take care of yourself. If I don't see you before Creation NW, I may try to go and I can wave at you from the stage, hopefully. LOL
- January 19, 2009 at 4:23 AM
- relientk_phan4lyf said...
hey matt!
i'm glad that you are making new songs! can't wait to hear them!
i also hope the next time you go on a tour you go to Pittsburgh! last time you guys came, i couldn't go... :(
so other than that, i'd just like you to know that Relient k is one of the biggest influences of my life presently. i really hope we could become friends, when your not off busy making a song or eating elk jerky. :)
- January 19, 2009 at 9:48 AM
- Christi said...
I love the lake picture. It's stunning. I'm glad you're enjoying yourself.
I am amazingly excited about your new tunes. The Nasheville Tennis EP was my favorite stuff you guys have ever put out, and I am absolutely stoked to hear more tunage from you guys. I really love your band.
Hopefully I'll get to see you guys a couple times this year.
I really hope you have a wonderful year, Matt.
- January 19, 2009 at 11:41 PM
- ♥Paige♥ said...
matt you rock more than me bopping my head to your tunes ;]]
love you -
- January 20, 2009 at 6:10 PM
- Cierra said...
Hey Mr. Matt! Do you have a fan email or something, because it would make my day (or year) if I could send you a message :)
- January 20, 2009 at 8:11 PM
- Rachel Joy said...
Yeah... I'm with Cierra on needing a fan email.... but I need it for a school project.... See.... we havw to do a poetry presentation on the meaning of a poem/ song, and I chose "Over-Thinking," because it pretty much saved my life... and it would be pretty rad to be able to pick your brain and find out all the dets about why you wrote it and such... anyway.... I know you probably don't check here..... but it would be way cool if you could help por favor!
- January 21, 2009 at 5:26 AM
- Cierra said...
What Rachel said is EXACTLY why I want to email you! I want to know how you write such poetic and inspiring songs :)
- January 21, 2009 at 8:13 PM
- Sarah Dee said...
your makeshift studio is probably the best thing I've ever seen. it impacted me enough to say so publicly. thank you for being so darn neat!
- January 22, 2009 at 12:48 AM
- Daniel Castady said...
Very cool Matt! Can't wait to hear what you come up with next...
- January 22, 2009 at 4:33 PM
- ChristinaTheAnomalous said...
Nice setup there. I enjoyed the angle which made me turn my head. Anyway, happy new year. I hope it finds you in good spirits. Perhaps the good spirits should be in you instead. But I digress. Hope you had a great christmas. We're all looking forward to whatever you guys crank out next!
- January 22, 2009 at 6:52 PM
- jenna :) said...
I'm excited...
- January 22, 2009 at 7:27 PM
- Raven said...
I don't understand how one person can be so clever..
- January 24, 2009 at 12:20 AM
- |Punyx K| said...
hope you are well :)
"I've found my way to here"
pretty words...
|Punyx K|
- January 25, 2009 at 1:08 PM
- ImActual said...
OWL CITY!? yes please
- January 28, 2009 at 9:29 PM
- erin said...
glad you're doing well. that lake picture is beautiful. awesome studio set-up. can't wait to hear all the new stuff. i imagine it's awesome.
- January 31, 2009 at 12:01 PM
- Noah Elrod said...
Best of '08?
- February 1, 2009 at 6:15 PM
- anna said...
We watched Harold and Maude in Philosophy class today. First time I've ever seen it. It was interesting.
- February 3, 2009 at 7:38 PM
- ~Lauraborialice said...
Awesome! You must love Beef Jerky! =P
- February 6, 2009 at 4:12 PM
I hope one of the cools things planned is a concert in Vancouver, BC! A half hour set at Warped is just not enough Relient K!
- February 7, 2009 at 10:53 PM
- Rachel Joy said...
Hey.... you should put the dates of your tour/ shows.... when you find out... And come to P-ville... or Sacramento (California, of course)... Stevo promised he'd take me to an RK concert if one came near here!!! SO COME HERE!!!!!
- February 14, 2009 at 3:50 AM
- UNDER(/)ATH said...
Hey matt....
did you know a fan made a fan page for you specifically on facebook??
are you a fan of yourself??
- February 22, 2009 at 12:58 AM
- Amanda said...
AWWW!!! matt! I feel so bad I have not commented on your blog in forever! lol oh man!!! whats an LP?? lol sounds pretty wicked awesome! I can't wait to see the new stuff you guys have coming! God Bless you Matt!!
- February 26, 2009 at 11:36 PM
- RogerMan said...
nice pics
- March 2, 2009 at 2:57 PM
- Lee said...
when you want to come to Brazil? why his fans love, please. we very!
- March 4, 2009 at 12:17 AM
- Leah said...
New blog please!!
- March 5, 2009 at 8:31 PM
- Delaney the Undead said...
so really though, I give up on you! lol..this blog is neverrrr updated. boooo.
hope youre alive and made it off that lake...
- March 8, 2009 at 8:02 AM
- Gillian Hannah Berry said...
You need to come tour in Canada, Mr Canadian immigrant.
Don't abandon your fellow countrymen!
- March 11, 2009 at 11:54 PM
- Cori said...
so i'm thinking it's time for a new post.
and adam from owl city is the bomb!
kinda like you!
- March 12, 2009 at 7:39 AM
It will be time for a new post when you post a new post. :)
- March 13, 2009 at 2:09 PM
- Culturally Deprived Child said...
I was at Coldplay concert onn Thursday when they played in Sydney and it was one of the best nights of my life. relient K NEEDS to come to Sydney, so then that can be also one of the best nights of my life.
k glad thats sorted
and some one told me this one time that encyclopedias were good for something other than holding up speakers, but i cant remember what
- March 14, 2009 at 8:48 PM
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- March 14, 2009 at 8:49 PM
- Jeffry callahan said...
relient k i am your biggest fan I listen to your music everyday on the 80Min bus ride. I havent went to any of your show yet but u will some day By Jeff
- March 18, 2009 at 1:37 PM
- Sigurd said...
Just sending a quick hey hello from Norway.
What brand are those speakers you got Matt?
- March 20, 2009 at 10:16 PM
- Anela said...
I love relient k!!!!!!! they're my favorite band!!!!!! I hope u guys have a fan mail address or something cuz that would make me really happy!!!!!
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The April issue of Anthropology News is now available.
This month's In Focus series is Family and Kinship. As notions of kinship, family and social systems have changed over time, anthropology continues to have much to say about this fundamental area of anthropological research. This month's series begins with looking at kinship through an evolutionary perspective and closes with examining it through the lens of modernity. In between, contributors explore complexities in defining family and kinship as rooted in DNA or infant nursing practices. Several others address how economic and media developments create new ways of viewing marriage, having children, and parenting.
Rethinking the Place of Kinship in Meta-Narratives of Modernity
Susan McKinnon (U Virginia) and Fenella Cannell (London School of Economics)
Bonds Beyond Blood: DNA Testing and Refugee Family Reunification
Jason Silverstein (Harvard U)
Love is Cheap: Democratic Rise of Love Marriage among Hindu Maoists in Nepal's Himalayas
Catherine Sanders (U Montana-Missoula) and Kimber H McKay (U Montana-Missoula)
You're Gonna Get What You Pay For: Gay Parents and Transnational Surrogacy
Katharine Dow (Independent Researcher)
Evolutionary Approaches to Kinship and Family
Siobhán M. Mattison (U Auckland), Mary K. Shenk (U Missouri) and Raymond Hames (U Nebraska-Lincoln)
Suckling as Kinship: The Case of Qatar
Fadwa El Guindi (Qatar U)
Stay tuned throughout April for more articles in the series exclusive to the Anthropology News website.


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January 19, 2011
Contact: Lawrence Ragonese (609) 292-2994
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(11/P8) TRENTON - A first-in-the-nation grant program targeting air pollution caused by dry cleaning has been an initial success in New Jersey, with nearly 300 applications received statewide to finance new and upgraded dry cleaning equipment, and with thousands of pounds of pollutants already removed from the air, Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Bob Martin announced today.
"Improving air quality in New Jersey is a priority issue for Gov. Christie and the DEP,'' said Commissioner Martin. "This program reduces toxic emissions, benefiting the public health and welfare. But, at the same time, it also has eased the burden on small business owners who are making sacrifices for the public good."
The DEP grant program finances replacement of dry cleaning machines that use harmful chemicals with new, environmentally friendly models. In particular, it targets machines that use the chemical perchlolroethylene (PCE) in the dry cleaning process for replacement or upgrades, with a goal of reducing the amount of the toxic chemical emitted into the air by as much as 450 tons a year.
In the seven months since the program was launched, 285 applications from dry cleaning businesses have been received, and 86 applications have been processed and approved, financed by $2.4 million from settlements of clean air lawsuits.
The DEP last year established a $5 million fund for the cleanup program. The Department received the money in a settlement of a lawsuit filed against three coal-fired Midwestern power companies that create air pollution that blows toward New Jersey. It is part of a continuing effort by the Christie Administration and DEP to deal with out-of-state air pollution that affects New Jersey residents.
There are 1,600 dry cleaning facilities operating in New Jersey, and 1,100 utilize PCE as a dry cleaning solvent. Priorities for the grant money are dry cleaning businesses located in residential settings, such as apartment buildings or mixed commercial and residential strip malls, and those located within 50 feet of day care centers.
So far, the DEP has approved removal of 87 older dry cleaning machines from service, with 37 grant contracts already awarded. It costs $45,000 to $60,000 to replace a dry cleaning system, which is an industrial-grade washer that uses chemicals. The average grant is about $25,000, with an additional $15,000 available for dry cleaning companies that opt for green technology known as wet cleaning.
Many dry cleaners are opting to include the use of professional wet cleaning systems, using soap and water, for garments that do not need to go through solvent dry cleaning, thus limiting the use of PCE and reducing potential emissions of air toxics to the environment.
The dry cleaning industry has been very receptive to the grant offers, said Wolf Skacel, DEP Assistant Commissioner for Compliance and Enforcement.
"This innovative effort is a win-win for everyone involved,'' said Skacel. "It protects the public health and the environment by reducing toxic emissions, but does not penalize small businesses that are trying to survive during these tough economic times.''
Perchloroethylene, also known as tetrachloroethylene, is one of the more prevalent air pollutants in the state, especially in urban areas. Vapors that escape from poorly maintained or faulty dry cleaning machines can seep through walls and into adjacent apartments or businesses. PCE is also one of the more difficult contaminants to deal with if it gets into water through spills or leaks because it sinks to the bottom of water supplies.
In 2005, the DEP proposed rules to regulate and eventually eliminate the use of PCE in the dry cleaning industry, but public comments showed it would be a financial burden on small businesses to quickly mandate retrofitting their equipment.
A proposed state rule will ban dry cleaning machines that use PCE from residential or day care settings by 2014. A federal rule would outlaw those machines in residential and day care settings by 2020. California has approved a ban on the use of PCE from dry cleaning and water-repelling operations by 2023.
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The recent publication of a memoir by former US negotiator Jeremy Stone re-ignited a controversy last week over alleged plans under former president Chen Shui-bian (陳水扁) to launch a nuclear weapons program.
Stone's allegations, which ostensibly were sourced from and corroborated post facto by former National Security Council secretary-general Su Chi (蘇起) — who at the time the controversy emerged was a Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) legislator — are hard to substantiate. That the Chen administration, for all its faults, would have engaged in nuclear adventurism stretches credulity. Though it has the technical know-how to do so (and inside sources say a turnaround could take as little as one year), Taiwan could hardly have launched a nuclear weapons program without the US, let alone China, becoming aware of it.
One does not have to read Stone's book too closely to realize that the views of the former president of the Federation of American Scientists-turned-cross-strait-troubleshooter are wildly skewed in Beijing's favor. Nothing makes this more evident than the many variations he uses to portray the Chen administration as a "troublemaker," which may account for Stone's credulity on the alleged nuclear program.
Unbeknownst to Stone, this very bias against Taipei — not his alone, but that of the international community — lies at the very heart of Taiwan's defense malaise. In fact, the inherent imbalance was the main reason behind this newspaper's decision, in August 2004, to publish an editorial that put the nuclear option on the table (despite what Su and Stone may believe, however, the Taipei Times did not and does not have a direct line to the Presidential Office or Democratic Progressive Party headquarters).
More than six years have elapsed and the balance of power in the Taiwan Strait has only continued to shift in Beijing's favor. Furthermore, nuclear-armed China continues to threaten Taiwan, the would-be "troublemaker" who at no point under Chen adopted anything that could have been interpreted as a belligerent posture.
Given that this situation appears to be a comfortable "status quo" for the likes of Stone, is it not conceivable that Taiwanese would ponder various means to oppose China militarily and present it with a credible deterrent? In and of themselves, peace and democracy will be of little help against an opponent who plays by different rules, as highlighted by Beijing's refusal to renounce the use of force against Taiwan amid supposedly warming ties. While nuclear weapons may be an extreme recourse — and an unadvisable one at that — Taiwan cannot afford the gullibility that has marked the course adopted by President Ma Ying-jeou's (馬英九) administration in cross-strait rapprochement.
While his Cabinet has rightly stuck to less problematic, though by no means inconsequential, matters like economics in its dialogue with Beijing, there is no doubt that in the months ahead — especially as we get closer to Chinese President Hu Jintao's (胡錦濤) stepping down as head of state — talks will touch on more controversial issues such as identity and sovereignty. Once those topics are tackled, friction is bound to emerge, which could quickly escalate and spin out of control. Any outcome to the 2012 presidential poll in Taiwan that isn't to China's taste could also serve as a catalyst for a military option.


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As you pick up your paper this morning (or your tablet, for you 21st century folks), you will notice that it's now approaching mid-November and we're still absent NHL hockey. You'll notice if you actually like hockey, of course.
As you pick up your paper this morning (or your tablet, for you 21st century folks), you will notice that it's now approaching mid-November and we're still absent NHL hockey. You'll notice if you actually like hockey, of course.
This past week, the NHL owners, led by commissioner Gary Bettman, one of the more obvious villains North American sports has ever seen, and the players association sat down for a series of intense discussions on how to save a season that has already lost more than a month of games and its signature event, the Winter Classic, which was to be held on New Year's Day in Michigan's Big House for more than 100,000 fans.
The third work stoppage in recent memory has been frustrating and maddening for hockey fans. And, of course it has. There seems to be no rhyme or reason for this lockout, either, other than another petty cash grab at the expense of the fans that love the sport.
But, in the NHL's wake, there is hockey to be had, still. It can be found at various levels, and it's present all across the northern part of our country. It's not even all that hard to find.
Last weekend, I took in my first Providence Bruins game of the year, a 3-0 win over the St. John's IceCaps, the Winnipeg Jets' AHL affiliate. Bobby Robins had the first goal and was the first star, while Swedish prospect Niklas Svedberg made 18 saves for his first shutout in North America.
It was fun watching likely Boston Bruins Jordan Caron, Lane MacDermid and Carter Camper do their thing while their more senior counterparts bicker. Watching any team play the game dressed in Providence's retro-chique yellow sweaters is aesthetically pleasing enough to be a treat. Providence has always had a great atmosphere, mixing families and hardcore hockey crazies, and this day was a good reminder of that.
But the biggest message was the continuing, unending appeal of hockey at any level. As anyone who has gone to a game can attest, no sport benefits more from a live setting. The speed and the physicality are better appreciated up close or in the cheap seats. The sound of the skates cutting through the ice is a much more pleasing cousin to squeaking sneakers on a basketball court.
And there's plenty more hockey to be had. This afternoon, No. 11 Boston University will host No. 1 Boston College in a long-standing rivalry game that will contribute to the fight in their Hockey East conference. On Tuesday, UMass Dartmouth will host Worcester State at Hetland Arena in their home opener. Check out either game, and there won't be any shortage of enthusiasm for either.
And through the course of this latest lockout, that's an important distinction to remember. While petulant adults argue over how to best split the greatest revenues the sport has ever seen, don't forget that they don't own the sport; they only own the league that houses many of the best players in the world.
While the league may seem intent on ritualistically destroying its reputation and holding hostage the world's best players, it won't kill the sport. It never could, no more than it could kill the concept of competition or the ability to take a pair of skates to a pond or to Hetland.
Whenever games come back, watch the Bruins and watch the players play the game as well as it can be played. But watch them play in Providence, too. Watch UMass Dartmouth play in New Bedford's West End. Pull on a sweater, grab a stick and fumble around when the ground gets cold enough.
Bettman can systematically hold the NHL for ransom, and the players can fight the owners for the scraps, but there's only so much they can do to the sport.
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Sequestration: Excuses, excuses
President Barack Obama and members of Congress have dubbed sequestration "stupid," "dumb" and "irresponsible." But here's one thing none of them are calling it: "My fault."
With across-the-board spending cuts about to start March 1 absent a last-minute breakthrough, the excuses are piling up for how the country is yet again on the brink of a new fiscal fiasco that has everything to do with the other guy.
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( PHOTOS: What they're saying about sequestration)
It's hard to know who will end up taking the biggest political hit if the latest Washington-induced crisis moves from theoretical to real — but the answer may well lie in which side can get the public to buy into its finger-pointing at the other side.
That's why the excuses matter: Polls show Obama has the upper hand now over unpopular lawmakers, but much can change if sequestration upends the country's economic recovery and Americans lose their jobs and access to popular government services.
Here's a look at 10 of the most frequent excuses employed by Democrats and Republicans as the sequestration debate reaches its climax:
1. House GOP: Hey, we did our job. What's Obama waiting for?
House Speaker John Boehner was back to this argument Wednesday after Defense Secretary Leon Panetta warned that most of his civilian employees would face furloughs if the sequester starts next week. The Ohio Republican cited two House-passed bills from last Congress that would replace the sequester with "common-sense cuts and reforms that protect our national security."
But here's the problem: Both of the House bills shift much of the cuts away from the Pentagon and onto other cash-strapped domestic agencies. For that reason, both were long ago considered DOA in the Democrat-controlled Senate.
2. Obama and the Democrats: Yup, Republicans are STILL protecting the rich.
The nation's debt is so deep that sequester alone won't fix it. Democrats say Republicans know this, but ideology won't let them go along with some of the other ideas on the table, including overhauling the country's clunky tax code and even making changes to entitlement programs.
Without new tax revenue, Democratic party leaders say there's really no way out of this mess. "With our economy fragile and the uncertainty in the economy, to just burn the house down right now makes no sense to me," Washington Sen. Patty Murray, the No. 4 Democrat in leadership, told POLITICO. "It needs to be balanced, balanced, balanced."
Another liberal, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), echoed Obama's call for raising revenue by closing loopholes and limiting deductions that benefit the rich. "The wealthy are doing phenomenally well while the middle class is getting decimated," he said in an interview.
( PHOTOS: 12 things less popular than Congress)
3. Both sides: Don't look at me. I didn't vote for it in the first place.
This is the refrain available for about 130 House members and 25 senators still serving from the last Congress who voted "Nay" when the Budget Control Act hit the floor in August 2011. Conservative Republicans and liberal Democrats both fall into this category, allowing them to take credit for being among the first to register their objections to the idea of blunt spending cuts triggered if the so-called supercommittee couldn't reach its own deal on more than $1 trillion in deficit reduction.
Of course, "I told you so" doesn't exactly make the spending cuts any easier to swallow.


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Pioneer In-Dash Navigation Line Keeps Drivers Connected While Staying Focused on the Road
LAS VEGAS – CES BOOTH #1001 (January 5, 2011) – Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. today introduces its first in-dash navigation systems that allow drivers to stay connected to social networks, local searches and traffic services while keeping their focus on the road. At a time when consumers can take their personal devices with them virtually anywhere, including the automobile, Pioneer is helping to make it easier and safer to integrate these devices into the car environment. The AVIC-Z130BT and AVIC-X930BT 2011 in-dash navigation models keep drivers entertained, informed and up-to-date with smartphone connectivity to Aha Radio for Facebook, Twitter, Yelp, Traffic and podcasts, Pandora® internet radio and App Mode.
"Smartphones are ideal personal devices, although they can sometimes be cumbersome to use in the car. As the leader in aftermarket automotive technologies, Pioneer has made an unwavering commitment to safety by seamlessly incorporating these devices into the dash," said Ted Cardenas, director of marketing for the car electronics division of Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. "Consumers today always want to be 'connected' and are using their smartphone devices to do this while on the go. By providing a larger touchscreen unit installed in the dash that features a user interface specifically designed for the automotive environment and complemented by voice control features, we reduce the risk of distraction while driving."
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Aha Radio
Pioneer's 2011 line of in-dash navigation models are the first to conveniently connect drivers to the world around them with on-demand, interactive, personalized radio. Via an iPhone™ with the free Aha Radio® Mobile App connected to the new AVIC systems, users can listen to the latest traffic conditions on their current road or commute road, listen to Facebook and Twitter updates, access hundreds of podcasts and other services such as the "Hungry" and "Coffee" stations which deliver real-time vicinity search results and directions to preferred restaurant categories listed on Yelp. Aha Radio offers over 100 content and podcast stations that can be conveniently accessed and controlled directly on the display of the Pioneer system.
App Mode
Pioneer's App Mode feature, which can be accessed only when the vehicle is in park and the hand brake is fully engaged, lets users view a connected iPhone's video content from Safari, YouTube and other select apps* directly on the larger 6.1-inch or 7-inch high resolution screen.
Pioneer was the first aftermarket manufacturer to offer fully integrated in-dash touchscreen control of Pandora internet radio streamed through a connected iPhone. Pandora access is available in both new-for-2011 navigation systems and has also been extended into the 2011 Audio/Video Receiver and CD Player categories. All Pandora enabled units display the currently playing album, artist and song information, while Navigation and Audio/Video Receivers also add album art display. The Pandora interface features full control of station selection, track info, and thumbs-up and thumbs-down feedback options.
In addition to Advanced Sound Retriever (ASR) that enhances audio playback of compressed audio files and an 8-band graphic equalizer, new features like Auto EQ Measurement and the Sonic Center Control which enable users to precisely calibrate the sound field in the car, have been added to both new navigation units.
In addition to a comprehensive map database from Tele Atlas®, the new double-DIN AVIC-Z130BT features 4GB of flash memory, a 7-inch WVGA touch screen display, a 3D graphics accelerator, DVD playback, Dual Zone capability for rear seat playback, built-in Bluetooth1 for hands-free calling and music streaming, USB connectivity2 for iPod/iPhone connectivity, SD card slot, back-up camera input, built-in HD Radio and is SIRIUS XM3 satellite ready. Additionally, the unit features enhanced voice recognition, including the ability to input destination addresses by voice.
The AVIC-Z130BT offers Clear Channel's Total Traffic Network5 service for free via a Radio Data Service-Traffic Message Channel (RDS-TMC) tuner. With the included RDS-TMC tuner, ND-TMC10, the traffic service provides an overlay of real-time traffic events and conditions on the navigation map.
The new double-DIN AVIC-X930BT features 4GB of flash memory, a 6.1-inch WVGA touch screen display, a 3D graphics accelerator, DVD playback, built-in Bluetooth1 for hands-free calling and music streaming, USB connectivity2 for iPod/iPhone connectivity, micro SD card slot, back-up camera input and is SIRIUS XM3 satellite and HD Radio4 ready.
New to the X-series navigation systems is the optional RDS-TMC traffic tuner, Dual Zone capabilities for rear seat playback and a detachable hard-button faceplate for security.
The AVIC-X930BT will be available in March, and the AVIC-Z130BT will be available in April for suggested prices of $800 and $1,200, respectively.
*Content must be output in QuickTime
NOTE: Do not use your Pioneer system if doing so will divert your attention in any way from the safe operation of your vehicle. Always observe safe driving rules. In some states certain operations of devices while driving may be illegal. Where such regulations apply, they must be obeyed.
1Bluetooth functionality requires a compatible Bluetooth-enabled mobile phone. Certain Bluetooth features may not be supported by all compatible Bluetooth-enabled devices, and/or the functionality of such features may be limited in certain devices or by certain wireless carriers. See more details about compatible Bluetooth-enabled mobile phones at the following webpage: "http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/BluetoothCompatibility".
2Not every USB device is compatible with a Pioneer head unit containing an USB port. See more details at the following webpage: "http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/USBCompatibility". Pioneer head units containing a USB port are compatible with USB MSC (Mass Storage Class) devices only, and are not compatible with DRM (Digital Rights Management) contents and MTP (Media Transfer Protocol) connection devices. For size and other limitations, please see Owner's Manual. Unauthorized copying of music or other files is strictly prohibited. Optional USB extension cable is available for use with front USB ports.
3SIRIUS XM satellite radio is a subscription service not affiliated with Pioneer Electronics - service is available everywhere within the continental U.S. More information is available at "http://www.siriusxm.com". The "XM" and "SIRIUS" and related marks are trademarks of SIRIUS XM Radio Inc. Ability of the Pioneer system to access the SIRIUS and/or XM satellite radio service is subject to change without notice and could be affected by any of the following (but not limited to the following): changes to the SIRIUS XM radio service; or, discontinuation of the SIRIUS XM radio service.
4HD Radio and the HD Radio logo are proprietary trademarks of iBiquity Digital Corp.
5Total Traffic Network's Traffic solution is available for AVIC-Z130BT (using included tuner) and AVIC-X930BT with optional ND-TMC10 tuner. Total Traffic Network service subscription is included free with the product. To receive Total Traffic Network Traffic solution on your device, you must be within a Total Traffic Network coverage area. Coverage areas are affected by reception limitations of the FM network as well as other factors, which may affect the availability of the unit to receive FM broadcasts. Pioneer is not responsible for the accuracy of the Total Traffic Network content (SERVICE), and that content (SERVICE) may not be current or available at times. Ability of the Pioneer system to access the Total Traffic Network service is subject to change without notice and could be affected by any of the following (but not limited to the following): changes to the Total Traffic Network service; or, discontinuation of the Total Traffic Network service.
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Pioneer's Car Electronics Division is known for offering the kind of in-car products that make driving more enjoyable by offering high quality audio and video, seamless connectivity and ease-of-use. Its focus is on the development of new digital technologies including audio video, navigation and satellite radio, while maintaining its strong heritage in products for car audio enthusiasts and sound competitors.
Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. is headquartered in Long Beach, Calif., and its U.S. Web address is www.pioneerelectronics.com. Its parent company, Pioneer Corporation, is a leader in optical disc technology and a preeminent manufacturer of high-performance audio, video and computer equipment for the home, car and business markets. The company focuses on three core business domains including home electronics, car electronics, and Digital Network Entertainment™.
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|Dev: Midway / Tigon
|1.0 - 1.9 = Avoid
|4.0 - 4.4 = Great
|Pub: Ubisoft
|2.0 - 2.4 = Poor
|4.5 - 4.9 = Must Buy
|Release: March 24, 2009
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While Wheelman is clearly at its best with Milo sitting behind a steering wheel, players will also sometimes be forced to take part in some on-foot action during the occasional mission. Milo's movements are incredibly limited in these instances, only allowing players to crouch, walk, sprint, aim, and shoot. There is no jumping, no taking cover, just the fairly bland third-person shooting of a ton of similar-looking and acting enemies. Making matters worse, all of your foes will often just mindlessly run towards you no matter the situation, almost inviting their inevitable deaths. Thankfully, these lackluster on-foot segments are few and far between, leaving the majority of the game to highlight the incredibly fun driving experience.
Aside from the story-based missions, players will also find a plethora of side missions scattered about the streets of Barcelona. There are actually seven different varieties of side missions, each with their own objectives and benefits. Fortunately, whether you are racing opponents through the city, evading the police en route to a safe house, or stealing and delivering certain vehicles within a time limit, all of the game's side missions will keep you behind the wheel. Also, since players have no use for money, instead of earning cash for completing these tasks they will instead receive more tangible rewards. With the possible benefits including more focus power, increased vehicle performance, upgraded checking strength, and unlocking repair and respray garages around the city, successfully completing these side missions seems all the more worthwhile since the rewards will actually help you to get through some of the more difficult missions found later in the game.
So, if you are looking for an action game with a heavy focus on vehicular combat, over-the-top driving sequences, and ridiculously unrealistic abilities, you should definitely check out Wheelman. While its on-foot segments are lame at best, you won't be forced to spend much time outside of a vehicle. The included story is also pretty weak but the intense driving action more than makes up for many of the game's shortcomings. In the end, Wheelman provides an incredibly entertaining experience that encourages you to just shut your mind off and enjoy.
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How can you protect yourself and your family from trouble online? It's a whole lot easier when you follow these simple precautions and tips.
In General
1. Maintain anonymity. Try to remain as anonymous as possible online.
2. Trust your gut. If it feels weird, it's weird.
3. Ask yourself: Does this pass the "mom" test? If you wouldn't want your mother to see it, don't post it online.
4. Beware of cyberbullying. A: Don't do it. B: If you're being bullied, report it immediately.
5. Be aware of techniques for redirecting website users to "cloned" replica sites without their knowledge, also known as "pharming." Watch for odd error messages, unexpected page layout or content or other strange site behavior.
6. Create a new username and password for different sites.
7. Leave it! If you suspect a website is not what it claims, leave it immediately. Do not click or run any content or software.
8. Do not connect to "free Wi-Fi" access points. It might be the "evil twin" of a legitimate access point, set up to intercept your logins and online transactions.
9. Do not use cracked/pirated software. These are great avenues for introducing malware into or exploiting weaknesses in a system. This also applies to P2P (peer-to-peer) illegally distributed audio and video files.
Know About Online Scams and What to Watch For
Remember, if it seems to be too good to be true, it probably is. The most popular scamming methods are:
1. Phishing. This has become a catchall term for any electronic criminal fraud scheme that tries to capture personal identifying information (PII), such as names, passwords, credit card information and ATM pins. Usually this takes the form of a hacker-designed email or instant message that looks and feels like an official communication from a bank, Internet service provider or social website that tricks the recipient to respond with personal information.
2. Pharming. This occurs when hackers exploit DNS server software to redirect traffic from a legitimate website to a bogus one to capture personal data. For example, they'll route a bank's web traffic to a site controlled by hackers. Think of this as a postal mail redirection.
3. Vishing. This is a malicious combination of phishing and Voice-over IP or Internet phone service. It amounts to hackers making phone calls via the Internet that look to Caller ID systems like official business lines from, say, a bank, credit card company or insurance provider. Often it's an automated call that asks the recipient to call back, at which point con artists ask for PII.
4. Smishing. This combines SMS text messaging with phishing, amounting to hackers disguised as official institutions using cell phones to phish.
Here are some tips to separate the legit from the illegal:
1. Check the source for misspelled content. Online, make sure it's the company's actual URL address in your web browser.
2. Watch for redirection. You may click your tried-and-true bookmark to go to your bank's website, but if your PC or the bank site is compromised, it could point you to a hacker lookalike site. If you see that you're being redirected to a site that doesn't look right, or you notice the URL link contains characters other than normal, disconnect.
3. Google the malicious email, SMS or caller number. You might not be the only one who was targeted. Google the number or email address to see if there's a larger scam and possible means to report it.
4. Just say no. No company will ask for your date of birth, Social Security number or ATM password in an email, website or text message. They also won't ask questions about your personal life, such as pet or family members' names, which hackers will do to guess your password.
Social Networking "No-nos"
1. Don't announce plans—even going to work or to the mall—on Facebook or elsewhere.
2. Don't post personal information, including your birth date, physical address or other details that help identity thieves open accounts in your name.
3. Don't post any questionable photos. Remember, potential employers could see them, and photos on the Internet never die.
4. Don't accept friend requests from people you've never met. "Cute" doesn't mean "legit."
5. Don't Click on a link or take an online quiz or survey. Do you really need to know what flavor ice cream you'd be? Many of these surveys and quizzes are scams that download malware onto your computer.
6. Don't use the same password (or an obvious one) for everything.
Shopping Online More Safely
1. Shop on secure sites. Only use websites with "https" in the URL and a yellow padlock in the browser bar. Double-click on the lock to see a digital certificate of the website. Review these certificates on unfamiliar sites.
2. Enter correct URLs. Hackers often buy misspelled domains to trick people into entering personal information.
3. Never enter personal information, especially your Social Security number or password, to email and bank accounts as part of the buying process with online retailers.
4. Leave suspicious websites immediately. Don't click on any of the site's buttons, run content or download software.
5. Read retailer reviews before ordering. Pricegrabber.com compares prices and users' comments on retail websites. Google Product Search, slickdeals.net and dealnews.com monitor retailers, site performance, possible issues and deals.
6. Use a credit card, not a debit card. Your debit card is cash. If you buy from a fake website, it's gone … and it's hard to get back.
7. Use a virtual credit card number, instead. These are single-use (also called disposable, secure or virtual) credit card numbers. A single-use credit card number is basically an alias for your actual credit card number offered by most of the major credit card issuers. When shopping online, you use this number instead of your real account number. Purchases that you make with your temporary number show up on your statement like all of your other transactions.
8. Read website return and privacy policies before making purchases. If there's any doubt about fairness, find another site.
9. Never pay for anything upfront online, and use a service such as PayPal or a credit card that has buyer protection. Do not link your PayPal to your checking or any other account that can be immediately withdrawn from.
File Sharing and Chat Rooms
You may feel close to all 8,689 members of your chat room or file-sharing site, but make no mistake: They're total strangers and most likely they don't have your best interests in mind.
Be wary of:
1. Downloading unknown files. They may contain malware.
2. Peer-to-peer file sharing for music and other items. It may expose your computer to all sorts of nastiness and malware. If it's the family computer and/or networked, you could expose the whole family to trouble.
3. Making personal files or information accessible. You have no idea what people may do with them.
4. Something for nothing. Offers of free money or goods are usually scams.
5. Oversharing. Especially if someone asks lots of personal questions but doesn't share back.


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SANFORD — Carl J. Lamb Elementary School is joining Sanford Junior High School for the Sanford Backpack Project, in which individuals and groups are encouraged to donate food to help feed local students who are hungry at home. The school is hoping to fill and send home backpacks with hungry students every Friday. Peanut butter, jelly, cereal, oatmeal, macaroni and cheese, tuna fish, canned chicken, spaghetti sauce, pasta, chili, soups, beef stew, nonperishable food items and money for bread are examples of donations that the school is seeking. If you have any questions, or would like to donate in any way, please call the school at 324-8481.
SANFORD — Adams Park Storage, LLC, will hold a food drive and raffle to help support York County Shelter Programs now through Dec. 19. the winner of the raffle will get a $100 gift card from Walmart. The drawing will be held at noon on Dec. 19. Food donations will be collected at Adams Park Storage at 23 Smada Drive in Sanford. Suggested items to donate are family-size servings of non-sugared cereal, canned tuna, canned meats, canned vegetables, canned fruit, tomato sauce, five pound bags of flour and sugar, pasta, peanut butter, juice, and rice. Donors will be given a raffle ticket for each item that they give.
ALFRED — Members of Fraternal Lodge 55 in Alfred will hold a food drive to benefit the York County Food Pantry on Saturday, Dec. 8, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Santa Claus will be there, and children and families can have their pictures taken with him if they donate one nonperishable food item, such as a canned or boxed good. The Lodge is located at 165 Waterboro Road on Route 202 in Alfred.
KENNEBUNK — Come one, come all, to a special event at Duffy's Tavern at 4 Main Street in Kennebunk on Sunday, Dec. 9. Santa and Mrs. Claus will visit Duffy's between noon and 2 p.m. that day, and all are invited to enjoy pizza and talk to the Jolly Old Elf; parents are urged to bring a camera for that special shot. Adults can attend for $10, and children, for $5. Proceeds from this event will benefit Kids Free to Grow, the child abuse prevention council of York County.
SANFORD — Literacy Volunteers of Greater Sanford (LVGS) will hold its 4th Annual Trivia Night at the Sanford Town Club on Friday, Jan. 18. This lively event, which is a fundraiser for LVGS programs, includes teams competing to answer trivia questions and enjoying delicious appetizers. Trivia categories include geography, science, current events, literature, food, and television. Again this year, there will be raffle items and a live auction. Tickets are $20 per person and include appetizers. Teams need four to eight people. If you don't have four people, please call LVGS to be matched with others. The doors will open at 6 p.m. and the trivia game will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Marcel Blouin will emcee, and Above and Beyond will cater. To register, please call the Literacy Volunteers office at 324-2486 or send an email to firstname.lastname@example.com.
SANFORD — The Sanford Professional Firefighters & Paramedics IAFF Local 1624, with the assistance of East Coast Marketing Group, will host its 5th annual fundraiser for the Imelda Fund, which goes toward those in need of heating assistance within the Town of Sanford. There will again be two PG-17 comedy shows that will be held on Friday, Feb. 16, 2013, at the Nasson Community Center at 457 Main Street. The first show will start at 7 p.m. and the other at 9 p.m. East Coast Marketing Group, of Westbrook, will be calling local businesses and residences to raise support and enthusiasm on behalf of Local 1624 for this very important cause. Doors will open at 6 p.m. for the first show. For more information, send an email to email@example.com.


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BOOST YOUR CREATIVE GENIUS! (Paperback)Do you want to improve your ability to think 'outside the box' and boost your creativity? From the author of Test Your Creative Thinking (The Times) comes this truly mind-altering and inspirational book of more than 300 brand new lateral puzzles, which provide a fantastic opportunity for anyone to improve their creativity and mental flexibility. It is packed with all kinds of fun and imaginative problems of varying degrees of difficulty that encourage you to break out of familiar thought patterns and to think creatively and 'outside the box'. In addition, the puzzles have extremely rewarding and addictive "Aha!" answers absolutely guaranteed to make you both groan and smile at the same time. Puzzle wizards, young and old, will absolutely love this book as well as be completely enchanted by it!
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Sep 21, 2009"Puzzles Adapted for Workshops and Training" How does one invoke an "Aha" moment? How do you lead people from bewilderment to clarity with simple drawings, letters, and numbers? Lloyd King has perfected the art of puzzles, packing them with a triple punch of outright satisfaction, humor, and surprise. If you are a trainer or workshop leader, these puzzles can be adapted for your use. The puzzles are great for ice breakers for any group or topic or could be used as exercises to support topics such as creativity, humor, or even change management. I have been a trainer and/or workshop leader for over twenty years and am always looking for new ideas and ways to adapt existing materials to my training needs. Let me give an example how you can adapt Lloyd's puzzles as an ice breaker. • Find out the number of participants in your workshop or session. • Prior to your workshop pick out some puzzles from Lloyd King's book. • You can simply redraw the puzzle on paper... More > for each group. • Consider dividing the workshop participants into small groups of 5-6 people. • Offer participants an overview of the exercise. "Each group will be given a puzzle to solve. You have five minutes to work together and solve it. You will need to pick a representative who will describe your process to the entire group." • Allow participants 5 minutes to collaboratively solve the puzzle. • At the end of the time period have the representative from each group come forward one at a time, show the puzzle to the entire group, and describe how they reached the solution. If the group did not solve the puzzle - open the challenge up to the entire group. Provide guidance if necessary. Liz Lowe< Less
Sep 6, 2009"Some of the best puzzles around..." Received the hardcover version of the book, and it's truly wonderful. I love it! My son and I are having loads of fun working through these unique puzzles.
Aug 11, 2009"Magical AHA! puzzles" This genial book is one of three books written by the master of puzzles Lloyd King. This one is his latest and maybe the best one, even if it would be rather unfair to draw that conclusion, because every one of his books is very different and unique in it's own way. Lloyd's book "Test Your Creative Thinking" is the one that made me love puzzles. "Amazing AHA Puzzles" contains over 300 puzzles. The remarkable and amazing thing is that every single puzzle is very unique and doesn't resemble any other puzzle in the book. That shows the writers colorful and versatile imagination and creativity. English is not my native language, so in the beginning, I found some of the wordy puzzles rather difficult. The fine thing is that these puzzles will even make you think English and learn English in quite an unique way. Therefore, I would recommend Lloyd King's books even to those who want to learn English and be better at English. The book's... More > wonderful illustrations show us that an amazing amount of energy and time has been invested into every page of this work of genius.< Less
Jun 12, 2009" I warmly recommend this book." When I read Lloyd King's book, Amazing "Aha!" Puzzles, I had the impression it's one of the best puzzle books ever written. There are very few books involving lateral thinking - for sure, this one does. Lloyd, founder of the VINCI Society, has an incredibly high imagination and creativity. He perfectly summarises his views in his article "Creative thinking" at http://www.ahapuzzles.com/creative_thinking_1.htm.
Jun 1, 2009"Excellent puzzle book for any puzzle lover" I've been buying puzzle books for over 25 years, and finally I feel I've spent good money with Lloyd King's "AHA" puzzle book. On days that I had a spare half hour in my day to just sit back, relax and enjoy "ME" time, I would pick this book to challenge my brain, flex it, and laugh along with it. Once this puzzle book is finished, I intend to buy his other book at Amazon, "Test Your Creative Thinking", because I just can't get enough. Well done!! P.S. Personal comment. If you trash this book, you're a silly, silly person! :)
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- December 23, 2008
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- English
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- 179
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- Perfect-bound Paperback
- Interior Ink
- Black & white
- Weight
- 0.71 lbs.
- Dimensions (inches)
- 6 wide x 9 tall
- Product ID
- 4126031
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How to Customize Your iPhone's Audio Collection
If you'd prefer to browse through your iPhone's audio files by criteria other than playlists, artists, or songs, there is a way to customize your collection so it suits your needs. Tap the More button at the bottom-right corner of the screen. The More list appears. Tap a choice in the list — albums, audiobooks, compilations, composers, genres, or podcasts — and your audio collection is organized by your criterion.
But wait, there's more. You can swap out the Playlists, Artists, Songs, and Video buttons for ones that better suit your needs. So, for example, if you listen to a lot of podcasts and never watch video, you can replace the Video button with a Podcasts button. Here's how:
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Villa end difficult week with drab stalement against Southampton
Aston Villa ended a difficult week with a welcome point against Southampton.
A run of four Barclays Premier League defeats in a row had sucked Paul Lambert's team backed towards the relegation zone but the 0-0 draw at Villa Park gave them a little bit more breathing space.
It provided some relief for Lambert, who was without his long-time assistants Ian Culverhouse and Gary Karsa following their suspension by the club.
The Villa boss, who was helped out by Gordon Cowans and Shay Given, refused to give any details on the situation at his press conference this week, citing the ongoing investigation.
Southampton are also in a poor run of form having lost three of their previous four games and this match will not live long in the memory.
A roar of support from the Villa fans greeted Lee Mason's whistle but for the first five minutes they barely touched the ball.
The only good news for the hosts was that Southampton striker Rickie Lambert could not take advantage of two decent openings.
The first came in the third minute when Luke Shaw broke down the left and crossed for Lambert in space but he did not make proper contact with his header and it was easily gathered by Brad Guzan.
Two minutes later Steven Davis beat Villa's offside trap and pulled the ball back for Lambert but Nathan Baker got back just in time to get a touch on the England man's shot.
It was a sobering start for Villa, and their first real moment of promise came to nothing when, after breaking through the Southampton defence, Gabriel Agbonlahor's poor touch allowed Jose Fonte to nick the ball away.
The visitors continued to dominate possession but were doing very little with it and it took until the 32nd minute for them to test Guzan.
Baker should have cleared the danger but inexplicably missed his header from James Ward-Prowse's cross and Lambert set up Davis, whose volley was pushed away by a diving Guzan.
Ryan Bertrand was a rare bright spot on the left for Villa, with the full-back's crosses providing genuine moments of concern for Saints.
It was the on-loan Chelsea man who brought Artur Boruc into the game for the first time just before half-time.
The Saints keeper, who returned to the side after a back injury, was a little bit fortunate to see the ball trickle behind after pushing Bertrand's cross against Dejan Lovren.
Villa made a better start to the second half and, after a poor clearance from Southampton, Karim El Ahmadi did well to create space for a shot on the edge of the box.
But the midfielder did not make good contact with it and Boruc saved easily.
Adam Lallana was named as one of six nominees for the PFA Player of the Year on Friday and the playmaker might have celebrated with a goal.
But Shaw's cross from the left was just behind Lallana, who could not adjust his feet in time and got a clattering from Guzan instead.
Villa were certainly opening up Southampton a lot more, and Lovren became the first player booked for a crude challenge on Agbonlahor, who had been well found by Marc Albrighton.
From the latter's free-kick, El Ahmadi shot at Boruc, while Albrighton then tried his luck with a fierce drive that was caught by the keeper at the second attempt.
Moments later Ashley Westwood lashed an effort over the bar, but the clear-cut opening Villa were searching for would not come.
Southampton appealed for a penalty with 10 minutes to go when Nathaniel Clyne's cross hit Bertrand's arm but referee Mason decided it was accidental.
There was a first Premier League appearance as a late substitute for 19-year-old Villa striker Callum Robinson but neither side could fashion a late winner.
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Ulster kicked off their bid to make the knockout stages of the Heineken Cup for the fourth straight year by posting a 22-16 home win over Leicester on Friday night.
Five penalties and a conversion from the in-form Paddy Jackson, alongside a first-half try from Tommy Bowe - a score which was also created by Jackson - sent Mark Anscombe's men on their way to victory, although they were unable to deny the visitors a losing bonus point.
The Tigers - who have now lost all three times they have played European rugby at Ravenhill - scored a first-half try through Logovii Mulipola, while Toby Flood nailed two penalties and a conversion before replacement Owen Williams kicked a late penalty to earn Leicester their first ever point from Heineken Cup rugby in Belfast.
However, the visitors' cause was badly damaged by the 58th-minute sin-binning of Jordan Crane, with Ulster kicking three penalties while the number eight was off the pitch.
After Ulster had butchered an early scoring chance, it was the Tigers who made the perfect start.
They crossed the Ulster line after six minutes when prop Mulipola touched down in the right corner after a neat half break by Flood, who also added the excellent conversion.
But Ulster struck back on the quarter-hour mark and, after Ulster drove a lineout towards the Tigers' line, Jackson put in a marvellous cross-kick which Bowe superbly took ahead of Niall Morris.
Jackson then calmly converted from the left corner and the sides were level, but not for long as Flood then landed his first penalty after Ulster went in at the side on a Tigers' lineout maul.
Just after the half-hour mark, though, Ulster - who had resisted a period of sustained Tigers' pressure - levelled things again with Jackson's first penalty after Julian Salvi was penalised at the breakdown.
Then, just before half-time, a searing break from Paul Marshall led to Leicester conceding on their own line and Jackson made no mistake from the penalty to give the home side a 13-10 half-time lead.
But the Tigers drew level again after Jackson was adjudged to be offside and Flood did the necessary from the penalty after Jackson had run the length of the field from his intercept.
Darren Cave then crossed the line after some neat interchanges on the left flank but the TMO was called in to adjudicate on Luke Marshall's pass to Jared Payne and ruled it forward.
Still, Ulster then tried to make amends when Dan Cole was penalised at a scrum - up to that point an area of the game which the visitors dominated - which led to a critical and kickable shot at goal for Jackson, which he managed to send wide.
However, he made no mistake just before the hour mark after Ulster battered their way deep into Leicester territory to see flanker Crane sin-binned - for interfering with substitute Ruan Pienaar - and Ulster were back in the lead and a man up for 10 minutes.
Leicester then blew a chance to level it when Flood pulled his 61st-minute penalty wide to the left and Jackson landed his next effort four minutes later to give Ulster an 19-13 lead with Crane still in the bin.
And, then with less than 10 minutes to go, Ulster put in a huge attack full of continuity to win another kickable penalty which Jackson nailed just before Crane returned to bring Leicester back to full strength.
With the visitors now out of bonus-point territory, and with skipper Flood substituted, they needed to score next and replacement fly-half Owen Williams saw his drop goal hit the upright and stay out.
Three minutes later, though, Rory Best was penalised at the breakdown and Williams this time kicked the penalty to make it 22-16.