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Official: Brits love wind farms
The explosive results from YouGov confirm it, a clear majority supports more renewable energy projects
I always thought it was down to the fact I don't get out much.
I have very rarely met anyone opposed to wind farms and other forms of renewable energy. In fact, in the past four years, outside of briefings with anti wind farm groups, I can recall just two conversations where people expressed opposition to wind turbines. One with a nuclear scientist who maintained harvesting wind could never compete with next generation nuclear technologies as a means of producing low carbon energy, and another with someone who (entirely understandably) did not want to see wind turbines in the Lake District National Park.
The vast majority of people I have spoken to about wind farms and renewable energy (if you introduce yourself as an environmental journalist, it comes up a lot) will quickly admit that "actually, I really rather like wind turbines". Having been bombarded with negative media stories characterising wind turbines as noisy eyesores, people tend to think it is a somehow controversial position to be in favour of wind turbines, admitting in a vaguely confessional tone that they think they are "rather majestic" or "really quite nice to look at".
The consensus amongst my friends and acquaintances was clear, but I always assumed the sample was skewed. That the environmentally minded, generally urban circles I move in would naturally support renewable energy, while countless millions across the country remained fiercely opposed to wind farms and costly renewable energy technologies.
I knew the many myths, revived again this week by the Adam Smith Institute, that suggest renewable energy is technically unviable and horrendously expensive were largely baseless. Not least because I have seen how Germany, Spain and Texas integrate large amounts of renewables into their grid, analysed the data showing how the cost of wind and solar power is falling fast, and spoken at length with the National Grid about the entirely surmountable technical and economic challenges they will face in shifting towards renewable power.
But I always assumed that there was a large rump of public opinion that was fiercely opposed to renewable energy technologies and the subsidies necessary to roll them out - after all, that is precisely what the media suggests.
How wrong I was.
The latest YouGov Sunday Times poll contains what should be regarded as an explosive set of results for the UK's renewable energy sector and the government's underfire green policies.
The survey of nearly 1,700 people was carried out towards the end of November, following months during which the right wing press has waged an increasingly virulent campaign against climate change, wind farms, renewable energy, and the green levies that pay for it. And yet a clear and significant majority remains firmly in favour of renewable energy subsidies, wind farms, and solar installations.
The figures deserve repeating. Nearly three quarters want to see more solar power and 56 per cent want more wind farms, compared to only 35 per cent who want more nuclear and 16 per cent who want more coal power.
More significant still, a whopping 60 per cent think it is right for the government to subsidise wind farms to encourage investment in new capacity, compared to just 26 per cent who oppose such policies and 15 per cent who don't know.
Similarly, 47 per cent think wind farms are a realistic way of combating climate change, compared to 36 per cent who don't, with the remainder unsure. Meanwhile, over two thirds think solar power can realistically combat climate change.
The results get even more interesting when you drill down by voting intention, age, and region.
Support for more solar power is solid across all demographics, while support for more wind farms varies, with older people and Conservative voters more likely to be opposed - although even here a strong minority of 43 per cent of people who intend to vote Tory are in favour of wind power (interestingly Conservative voters are also most likely to oppose coal and oil-fired power plants and show the greatest support for nuclear with 48 per cent wanting more nuclear power plants).
Moreover, on the crucial question of whether subsidies to support renewable power are right or wrong a clear majority think they are right across all demographics and age groups, bar the over 60s where only 48 per cent think they are right (although even here only 42 per cent think they are definitely wrong with the remaining 10 per cent undecided).
With the notable exception of the solar feed-in tariff cuts, which judging by the results many people would like to see rethought, the results appear to offer a ringing endorsement of the government's renewable energy policies.
Inevitably, there are caveats. It is interesting that support for solar energy exceeds support for more intrusive wind farms and as we've seen time and again opposition to renewable energy developments can harden when they move from being hypothetical to become a physical entity in your neighbourhood.
The results also suggest that the right wing press does to an extent know its readers and there is a Conservative voter bias against renewable energy, although this is far less pronounced than many commentators would have you believe and as a rule more Conservative voters are in favour of renewables than are opposed.
Whichever way you cut it, you can not get away from the core conclusion from this poll: People love solar power, they like wind farms, and they are in favour of renewable energy subsidies.
It is too much to ask that the vociferous minority opposing renewable energy will reflect on these results and call off their media attack dogs. But for the government's green agenda and the UK's low carbon economy they are the best kind of early Christmas present.
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Sorry to report that All Fired Up, that rainy day godsend for craft-minded folks and families, has closed i's doors. Replacing it, according to Jeff Anderholm, innkeeper at the lovely Bass Cottage Inn, is Simply Natural: "a high end clothing and accessories shop featuring fine woolens, alpaca and sheepskin items." Jeff says his wife, Teri (one of the inn's culinary wiz's) was impressed. Me thinks I definitely need to investigate this shop.
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Pour more MOOMay 31, 2010
Have you heard of MOOMilk? When H.P. Hood stopped buying organic milk from 10 Maine family dairy farms, those farms formed a cooperative, Maine's Own Organic Milk Company, and began producing MOOMilk.
MOO has been struggling, due to a higher price point in relationship to out-of-state brands. In mid May, Hannaford (my favorite supermarket chain for this and many other reasons) came to the rescue. It lowered the price by 30-cents to $3.99 per half gallon, keeping it in line with other organic milks from out of state.
If you're an organic milk drinker, choose MOO; if you're not, at least give it a try. Yes, I recognize it might be a budget stretch, but by doing so, even only once in a while, you're helping keep Maine's organic family dairy farms in biz.
Dine out for a doggone good causeMay 30, 2010
If you're in the Greater Camden/Rockland region on Thursday, June 3, consider dining out at a participating Dine Out for Pete's Sake restaurant (see participating restaurants, below) to help the Humane Society of Knox County.
This is a great organization that not only places local strays and unwanteds, but also takes dogs in from overcrowded shelters around the country. Its policy: Animals are not euthanized unless severe physical or behavior problems exist that cannont be resolved, they're never euthanized for time or space.
It's success in its mission, so successful that it takes in dogs from more challenged shelters. Recently, 13 chihuahuas arrived from Los Angeles Animal Services, which receives over 300 chihuahuas a month but it doesn't have enough homes for them all. (Adoption fee for these special dogs is $325. See more on the website.)
To help support these and other animals being cared for by the shelter, have lunch, dinner, or both at one of these participating restaurants (There are some excellent choices). FYI: My guys, Bernie and Dooley, give this event four paws up.
Amalfi on the Water
Big Fish
Blue Sky Cantina
Brass Compass
Harbor View Tavern
Home Kitchen Cafe
Prism Restaurant and Gallery
Thomaston Cafe
Amalfi on the Water
Athens Pizzeria
Badger Cafe and Pub
Big Fish
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Cafe Miranda
Harbor Gawker
The Haven Restaurant
In Good Company
Mc-Hales Restaurant & Pub
The Offshore Restaurant
Park Street Grille
Peter Otts
Pizza Hut
Prism Restaurant and Gallery
Rockland Cafe
Silver Lane Bistro
White Barn Inn now managing Acadia's AsticouMay 28, 2010
Big news for Acadia fans: US Hotels Group, owner of the haute, haute, haute White Barn Inn, in Kennebunkport, and the Windham Hill Inn, in Vermont, is now managing Northeast Harbor's chi chi Asticou Inn. When I last spoke with White Barn Inn Executive Chef Jonathan Cartwright, he told me US Hotels was in an acquisition mode, and this management deal is testament to that. This should also help breath new life into a somewhat tired property that catered to the newly wed and nearly dead.
According to a press release, US Hotels plans to update the inn's infrastructure and add its signature hospitality ethos and style to the Asticou while preserving the property's classic charm.
The oceanfront inn, designed by prominent 19th-century architect Fred L. Savage, has been an area landmark since 1883, when the island became a seasonal retreat for wealthy vacationers, sailing enthusiasts, and summer residents from major urban centers.The inn overlooks well protected yacht-filled Northeast Harbor, which remains a tony summer destination (lots of Lilly Pulitzer, Docksiders, Chinos, and sherbet colors here). It is adjacent to the magnificent azalea gardens of the same name (which, by the way, are in bloom now).
Cartwright is overseeing the rejuvenation of the inn's dining room's menu. "Our plans include implementing an extended season for casual lunch service as well as the creation of new menus in the scenic cocktail lounge, which affords the perfect setting for enjoying harbor sunsets."
US Hotels is a member of the Libra Group, which is privately owned by the Logothetis family and has hospitality interests in Europe, Asia, and the Americas. It manages eight New England properties, of which it owns seven, divided into Signature and Elite Properties. Signature Properties represent the 'best of breed' across a number of service categories from an informal Italian bistro to a range of hotels, spas and banqueting facilities. Elite Properties represent exclusive hotels providing world class accommodation, cuisine, and service (think White Barn Inn and Windham Hill Inn).
"US Hotels is proud to add the Asticou Inn to our collection," says Paul Hanley, group CEO. "As with our other New England properties, it offers guests traditional values in a historic setting and offers the same culinary excellence that has won our group numerous plaudits. We plan to wrap ourselves in the heritage of this special property. We believe the property will benefit from the rich experience of its new General Manager, Nicholas Squire, who was trained at our own White Barn Inn and other world class hotels. Furthermore the partnership with this hotel exemplifies the type of growth one can expect from US Hotels in the coming months with expansion planned both through management arrangements, like the Asticou, as well as acquisitions."
Bike-friendly MaineMay 21, 2010
Maine is the third most bike-friendly state in the nation, according to the The League of American Bicyclists. Good recognition for the efforts the state's made to be more welcoming to cyclists.
Planning a cycling trip? Check the resources of the Bicycle Coalition of Maine. It's one-stop shopping for events, trails, rides, recommended routes, advocacy, and more. Another good resource is the Maine Department of Transportation's Explore site, with detailed routes by region, complete with maps. Also here are details on the Maine sections of the East Coast Greenway.
Good bets for cyclists of all abilities include the Carriage Roads of Acadia National Park, Acadia's Park Loop Road (before 10 a.m. or after 3 p.m. to avoid the heavy duty tourist crowds), the Schoodic Loop, and on Maine's offshore islands, especially Vinalhaven and North Haven. Inland, the Maine Huts and Trails network is great for mountain biking, with full-service huts spaced at 10-12 mile intervals–so far, just two, but construction of the third was just approved.
Bohemian Mama's Bakery is a delicious findMay 15, 2010
Ben Walter, co-owner of Oceanside Meadows, a lovely inn in Prospect Harbor, just called me with a tip: Bohemian Mama's Bakery. "The croissants are so good, you'll ask yourself: Am I really in America?"
That coming from the well-traveled Ben got my attention. Tell me more, I replied. Here's the scoop, along with photos Ben took on his iPhone.
Bohemian Mama's Bakery had its roots in Milbridge, but moved to Addison late last summer. It's hidden gem, tucked one mile off Route 1 on Ridge Road. Inside, Linda Clouser, her daughter Desiree and son Adrian, bake exquisite breads (whole grain, country white, Anadama, etc.), fruit pies, eclairs, cream puffs, fruit and cheese buns, French cruellers, biscotti, gourmet cupcakes, personal pies, and those amazing croissants, to name a few items.
"We just installed a wood-fired oven, and we're making pizza, strombelli, and subs, too," Adrian told me over the phone. Don't let the Clouser name fool you. "We come from long line of cooking Sicilians," Adrian says. "My mom was in the wedding cake business before moving to Maine from Reading, Penn., last year. This place is her creation, and she's done a great job."
The bakery has a handful of tables and Wifi. Although it's only open Fridays and Saturdays from 7 a.m.-6 p.m., it's already becoming a local gathering spot.
"We haven't really advertised it, we want to let the place work its magic, " Adrian says. Judging from Ben's excitement on the phone, it already is.
Wings, Waves, & Woods returns to Deer IsleMay 10, 2010
Birders and art fans are invited to Deer Isle for the fourth annual Wings, Waves, & Woods, May 21-23. The festival, timed to coincide with early migration, is sponsored by the Island Heritage Trust, and a brochure detailing the event can be downloaded from its website.
Bob Duchesne, founder of the Maine Birding Trail, author of Maine Birding Trail, and a Maine Audubon trip leader for more than 20 years, is this year's special guest.
The festival opens with a reception Friday evening at the Pearson Legacy Gallery showcasing bird-related artwork by more than 40 artists.
On Saturday and Sunday, experts will lead walks (free, donations appreciated), guide boat trips (fee), and give presentations and demonstrations. Here's a sampling:
• Warbler Walk, Settlement Quarry Preserve
• Scotts Landing Bird Walk
• Birding by Kayak, kayaks provided, $60
• Nesting Eagles and Their Neighbors, Causeway Beach
• Introduction to Birding
• Puffins & Pelagics, cruise to Seal Island with Bob Duschesne, $60
• Create Birdbaths & Planters, $35
• Birdhouse Building for Kids, $5 includes materials and snack
• Studio Demo & Tour (with the mega-talented Missy Greene and Eric Ziner)
• Birding Identification Made Easy, Bob Duschesne
• Lily Pond Walk
• Found Objects Sculptures, demonstration, with Peter Beerits at Nervous Nellie's Jams & Jellies (one of my all-time favorite places)
A Local Foods Chowder Supper will be available on Saturday night (seating limited; $12).
Where to stay: There are some wonderful accommodations available on Deer Isle. My favorite is the aptly named Inn on the Harbor, in Stonington. Both the Pilgrim's Inn and The Inn at Ferry Landing are lovely B&Bs in Deer Isle. To really get in the spirit of the birding weekend, book a cabin at the oceanfront Goose Cove Resort, in Sunset, which borders the Barred Island Preserve. On a budget? Boyce's Motel, in downtown Stonington, has clean rooms, some with kitchenettes. For dirt cheap accommodations, book a bunk at the rustic-bordering-on-primitive Deer Isle Hostel.


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Petaluma's best loved event returns for its 33rd year. Petaluma's Butter & Eggs Days Parade and Festival celebrates the agricultural history of the North Bay and Petaluma's place as the egg capital of the world. The festival features plenty of things to do for the entire family, with vendor and activities booths all through downtown Petaluma. Come be a part of the annual Cutest "Chick" contest or the famous Cow Chip toss.
The Parade will feature 110 units marching through Downtown Petaluma. Former Giants Ace pitcher, Vida Blue, will be in attendance along with NBC Bay Area's Janelle Wang. The Parade and Festival are open to public and admission is free.
When: April 26, 2014
Where: Downtown Petaluma
Time: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
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LOS ANGELES (CBS) — The nation's biggest airlines want to put off having to be more transparent with customers about baggage and "bumping" policies for at least another couple of months.
US Airways, Delta, and American Airlines were among those asking federal regulators to delay a deadline for a new policy that would require the carriers to be more open about the bag fees and boost compensation for flyers who get bumped.
But as travel analyst Rudy Maxa tells KFWB 980's Michael Shappee, it's all part of a deliberate strategy to boost ticket sales at a time of increased price competition among airliners.
"They've never wanted to really attach those fees to the first number you see for fear you'll say, 'Well, I'm going over to this airline'," said Maxa.
After posting a $1 billion loss in the first quarter of 2011, U.S. air carriers are blaming a sharp rise in jet fuel prices for the new fee hikes.
New government figures show airlines collected $3.4 billion in baggage fees in 2010, up 24 percent from the previous year.
Regulators have given airlines until Aug. 23 to post a notice of any new or increased fees on their respective websites.
However, Maxa has his doubts that the deadline will be enforced.
"Is it really a software problem? Is it really a massive thing to redo your website to put the fees in there? If it is, then maybe they've got a case," said Maxa.
"They certainly do change things quickly enough when fuel prices go up," Maxa added.


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This is the most frequently used type of dental anesthetic for sedation dentistry procedures. Although often referred to as "Novocain," this once popular painkilling drug has actually been replaced by more effective anesthetics such as Lidocaine for a comfortable dental care treatment. It also works very well for temporary relief of a tooth ache.
However, the name has become so much a part of the American vocabulary, it's now used in generic terms. Prior to injecting the local anesthetic, the dentist often swabs a topical anesthetic over the injection site to prevent the patient from even feeling the needle.
Patients seeking comfortable dentistry can consult with their dentists to choose anti-anxiety agents either administered by mouth, inhalation or injection. Nitrous oxide, often referred to as laughing gas, helps to ease patient anxiety. The gas is inhaled by patients, inducing relaxation, so they can approach dental procedures with less stress.
This may be required for complex procedures or for dental patients with special needs. With the administration of general anesthesia, the patient is unconscious; with deep sedation dentistry or sleep dentistry, dental patients are deeply relaxed and not fully aware of their surroundings during their dental treatment.
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CARSON, Calif. – Brian Loaiza spent two months training with Deportivo Cali in his native Colombia. Edgar Villalpando gains inspiration from his cousin, Chivas USA rookie Carlos Alvarez. Cristian Soto has been here before.
The competition for the next Sueño discovery is heating up at the Home Depot Center, where two winners – one field player and one goalkeeper – will be announced Sunday on Univision's Republica Deportiva, and there's a lot of talent to choose from.
One of those talented youngsters is Loaiza, 16, a defensive midfielder from Royal Palm Beach, Fla., who has been buffering his skills back in his homeland.
"I lived in Cali for two months, just training with the team and everything," said Loaiza, who emerged from the Colorado Rapids' tryouts after D.C. United's filled up before he could sign up. "It was a good experience. Actually, what I know now, I learned a lot from there. It got me a lot more aggressive and everything."
Villalpando, 16, had the shortest trek of the 18 finalists. The striker, who came out of the LA Galaxy tryouts, lives in Wilmington, a part of Los Angeles that neighbors Carson. He roots for the Galaxy's archrivals, thanks to family ties. Alvarez was the No. 2 overall pick in this year's SuperDraft.
"Since he started playing with them this year, since he got drafted, I started to follow Chivas USA more because he's my cousin," said Villalpando. He didn't check in with Alvarez, whom he doesn't see on a regular basis.
"I actually haven't been in contact with him or anything," he said. "I don't know why. I'm in contact with his parents, they know about this. So they probably told him."
READ: MLS clubs looking for more than just "winners" of Sueño MLS 2013
Soto, 17, emerged through the Chicago Fire's tryout and was a finalist in Texas two years ago. The playmaking midfielder from Indianapolis, who came through D.C.'s tryout this year, says that experience – although he was played out of position, in central defense – prepared him for this week.
"I didn't know what to expect [the first time]," he said. "I had to play hard, had to work hard, do everything right. There was a lot of pressure. You didn't want to mess up and look bad, but I'm more comfortable now."
One of the best things about taking part is getting an opportunity to train under players such as Carlos Valderrama, a World Cup star for Colombia and Major League Soccer's first MVP.
"Ooh, it feels great. It's a good experience," Soto said. "He's telling you everything he knows, and you're listening to him – taking tips, notes, all that stuff. Always listening to him, because he knows his stuff. He played big-time. He knows what he's talking about."


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Here's Why I Like the Design of the 2021 Chrysler Pacifica
The Chrysler Pacifica reminds me of a past vehicle that I'm kind of nostalgic for.
February 19, 2020
The Apple TV Show Servant is Shockingly Bad
Despite being loaded with talented actors, Apple TV has a terrible show on their lineup with Servant. I forced myself through season one to give you an honest opinion.
February 16, 2020
The Lancia Stradale Disappointed Me Terribly
I was reading about it and watching videos about the Lancia Stradale. And I got really excited, but that didn't last long.
February 15, 2020
I Can't Wait for the Frazier TV Show Reboot
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February 14, 2020
If the Detroit Lions Trade Down Their Draft Pick, Things Are Worse Than We Know
The Detroit Lions football team has the overall number three pick in the draft this year. It's potentially pretty exciting to get a top-tier player. However, the Lions are considering trading back which could mean they are in a world of hurt.
February 13, 2020
FYI, There Is A Wrong Way To Do Things
I keep hearing the idea that there's no wrong way to do something, and I'm getting kind of tired of it. There are absolutely wrong ways to tackle some things... especially if it means risking someone's life or limb.
February 13, 2020
Thank You, Vince McMahon
I saw the opening weekend of the XFL football games, and I was really impressed. But I saw that Vince McMahon is counting on and planning on losing money with the XFL for years.
February 12, 2020
I Liked Parasite But Don't Think It Should Have Won Best Picture
I saw the Korean horror movie Parasite and I really liked it. I love the horror genre. However I didn't think it was the best movie of the year, and it wasn't my favorite movie of the year.
February 12, 2020
I Hate When the Post Office Asks Me Questions That They Should Have the Answer To
I went to the post office today to pick up a package. I got peppered with a bunch of questions. I don't mind questions, but these annoyed me.
February 12, 2020
I Hope the XFL Firing of Pepper Johnson is the Last
I saw that the Los Angeles Wildcats defensive coordinator Pepper Johnson was fired. Because of the nature of the XFL football games, I hope that firing coaches is going to be very rare.
February 11, 2020
The 2021 Cadillac Escalade Design is Lazy
I was hoping that the Cadillac Escalade would be as intriguing as the new Corvette. But I think the exterior and interior design is lazy and demonstrates the same tired design language that Cadillac has been using for a decade.
February 5, 2020
The Weather Channel App is Garbage
When I installed the weather channel app on my iPhone, I was looking for robust and relevant weather information when I needed it. But the weather channel app has proven over the last couple weeks to be totally garbage. Here is the reason why it finally pushed me over the edge into rage.
February 1, 2020
The Electric Hummer EV is Way Overdue!
I was ridiculously excited to see that hummer is releasing a new car. And, it's an electric vehicle which will eliminate the criticism that caused its unjustified demise in the first place.
January 31, 2020
Why I Now Hate Aston Martin
I think everyone dreamed of being James Bond and loved Aston Martin. I know I did. But as a car guy, Ihave grown to hate Aston Martin - but not for the reasons that you think.
January 30, 2020
Get Started on a Bad Boys Sequel ASAP!
The latest bad boys movie did way better than anyone expected. They should get started on a sequel
January 26, 2020
I Don't Like the New 2020 Ford Escape
The Ford Escape compact crossover was decent looking. And the new 2020 Ford should be an improvement in every way, but I don't like it. Here's why.
January 24, 2020
I Hate the New YouTube Video Uploader
YouTube keeps making enhancements, but I have a feeling that a lot of people will find them more cumbersome. One of my biggest complaints is that simply uploading new videos to YouTube is more laborious than it was before without any new benefits.
January 24, 2020
NBC Just Did an Idiotic Story about Emotional Support Animals
I walked in on NBC nightly news playing. And I ended up seeing a story about airlines charging a fee for people that are bringing on emotional support animals. Which ticks me off is how NBC misled viewers.
January 23, 2020
Bad Boys for Life Movie Review
I just saw Bad Boys for Life, the final movie in the Bad Boys trilogy, starring Will Smith and Martin Lawrence. This is going to be a spoiler filled review since many of the tributes to the earlier movies stuck out to me. I absolutely loved this movie.
January 19, 2020
Why I Hate the TV Show Ozark
I really love Jason Bateman so I tuned in for the TV series Ozark. But I hated it right out of the gate. I gave it a full season but here are the things that made me bail on the show.
January 15, 2020
Who I Thought Should've Played Carroll Shelby in Ford v Ferrari
I really like the movie Ford V Ferrari. I thought overall it was a great movie that will appeal to more than just car guys. However I think that the part of Carroll Shelby could've been played perfectly by this actor.
January 14, 2020
Stop Attacking Detroit Lions Fans and Media
The Detroit Lions were terrible this year. They've been terrible forever. Stop blaming Lions fans and media for their problems. There's only one entity that owns that responsibility, and that's the Detroit Lions.
January 12, 2020
Why I Ordered the Fisker Ocean Electric SUV
So the Fisker Ocean electric SUV was finally unveiled. They've allowed for pre-orders in their app for a while now but I just decided to take the plunge. Here's why.
January 12, 2020
The Detroit Lions Salary Cap Space Means They're Dumb
The Detroit Lions ended their season in Bruins. But a lot of people are talking about all of the salary cap room that they have as if it's something to be proud of.
January 12, 2020
I Sniff Out Future Entrepreneur Failures with This Question
Every now and then, people come up to me with questions about how to start a business or where they can make money. I love having these conversations, but a lot of people are guided by the wrong ideas. Here's how I try to identify people that I think are destined for failure.
January 10, 2020
The XFL is Legit!
I just saw that the XFL got Dean Blandino as their head of officiating. That, combined with all of their other feats so far, has me convinced that this football league is legitimate.
January 8, 2020
GM's Advertising Highlights Their Hypocrisy
GM has made fun of innovations from other manufacturers and then goes on to copy them. That really ticks me off. Either own up to the fact that you're being hypocrites, or innovate yourself.
January 8, 2020
Bob Quinn Is Making Super Bowl Teams Everywhere But Detroit
Quandre Diggs and the Seattle Seahawks won their Wildcard game. They look Super Bowl caliber in part to getting Diggs from Detroit. Awesome. (Sarcasm)
January 6, 2020
The Witcher (2019) Netflix TV Series Review
So Netflix has a new TV show called the Witcher based on the books and the video game. I just finished season one and enjoyed it. Here are my initial thoughts of what to expect.
January 5, 2020
Little Women (2019) Movie Review
I just saw the newest version of Little Women based on the Louisa May Alcott novel. While this movie is a bit out of my typical choices, I thought that they did an incredible job all around with this movie and it's probably worth a watch.
January 5, 2020
Voicemail Greetings Suck
Voicemail greetings originate from the time of answering machines, and it's time to retire them.
January 1, 2020
Airline Boarding Procedures Are Terrible
I do a bit of flying for pleasure and for work. I think the process for boarding an airplane is terrible. Here are my thoughts on ways to improve it.
January 1, 2020
If You Think You Are Going to Change the World, You're Wrong
I was inspired by a lady who said that her destiny in life was to change the world. When I hear that, I'm pretty convinced that you're wrong.
December 30, 2019
Why the Detroit Lions are playing Kerryon Johnson
I was surprised to see Kerryon Johnson playing in the last meaningless games of the Detroit Lions season. But the more I thought about it, the more it made sense.
December 27, 2019
I Think We're Missing the Point of 2 Factor Authentication
I like the idea of using multiple layers of authentication to secure of your accounts. But I think - based on some of the long codes that I get to my phone to log into my accounts - that were missing the point of it.
December 27, 2019
Stop Perpetuating the Santa Claus Myth
I saw a teacher get fired for revealing that Santa Claus doesn't exist. Maybe it's time that we just put the Santa Claus myth to bed and save kids the heart ache of finding out that he's not real.
December 26, 2019
The Baroness in The Sound of Music was way hotter than Maria
If you like the Sound of Music movie, you may love the happy ending in the Cinderella story. But if was Captain von Trapp, I would've chose the baroness.
December 26, 2019
Rotten Tomatoes Seems to Be Manipulating Movie Ratings
I usually go to the rotten tomatoes site when I'm perusing for a movie. Their audience tomato scores seem to be pretty compatible with my preferences. But lately, while checking out the reviews of the new Star Wars movie, something seems amiss.
December 25, 2019
Skydio 2 Drones Are Crashing Because People Are Stupid
I love the new Skydio 2 autonomous drone. I think it has amazing potential. But it does have its limitations. I explain what I think they are and why the crashes are the fault of the operators.
December 24, 2019
Toll Free Phone Numbers Are Stupid and Outdated
Do you remember when people had landline phones? I do. And toll-free phone numbers arose out of that era. But they're totally stupid now.
December 23, 2019
They Just Released an Edited Version of CATS and No One Cares
I was surprised to see that they were making the musical CATS into a movie. And apparently they screwed it up.
December 23, 2019
Putting Matthew Stafford on IR Now Proves the Detroit Lions Weren't Tanking
Matthew Stafford has been injured in the last two seasons but the Detroit Lions refused to put him on injured reserve. The fact that they just finally did it proves to me that they thought they were contenders.
December 21, 2019
Why the Quandre Diggs Trade Was Way Worse Than We Knew
After Bob Quinn traded Quandre Diggs and ended the Detroit Lions season, news came out that revealed the decision was far worse than anyone expected.
December 20, 2019
The Detroit Lions Open Letter to Fans was a Joke
I love the Detroit Lions I want to see them win. But we're not even mediocre anymore. We're downright awful. And the open letter from the Detroit Lions to fans this week was trying to spin the truth.
December 19, 2019
I Hate the Tesla Cybertruck Electric Pickup
Tesla just unveiled a new electric pick up truck and I think it left everyone disappointed. I don't think the mechanicals or the features make this an attractive truck. And I haven't even talked about its looks yet.
November 22, 2019
Why We Should Stop Singing The National Anthem at Sporting Events
I love sports and I love our country, but the national anthem is causing more problems than it solves. Here's why I think we should stop singing the national anthem at sporting events.
November 21, 2019
Why I Loved El Camino - The Breaking Bad Movie
I loved the TV show Breaking Bad. I was sad to see it end, and I was a little skeptical that the follow up movie would be any good. But I loved it, and here's why.
November 19, 2019
Why Matt Patricia and Bob Quinn Won't Be Fired This Year
Man, I am really ticked with the Detroit Lions performance this year. I actually think they need to change up the coaching staff, but they won't change the coach or the general manager this year.
November 19, 2019
Here's Why I Think Infiniti is Struggling
I actually really like the cars made by Infiniti. But the company is really struggling. Here's why I think that is.
October 11, 2019
Here is the One Feature the Skydio 2 Drone is Missing
I think the Skydio 2 drone is a step above every other drone on the market. But as I was thinking about it, I think Skydio could add one more feature that would change the game again.
October 5, 2019
Is there a Strong Woman Behind Every Strong Man?
I just read "Behind every strong man is a strong woman."
October 3, 2019
The Detroit Lions Should Have Gotten the Pass Interference Call on the Hail Mary
Here's why the Detroit Lions should have gotten the pass interference call on their Hail Mary.
October 3, 2019
I Think Space Force is a Great Idea
People thought that there was no need for an Air Force at one point. I think a space force makes more sense now than ever. Private companies are accessing space and we are more dependent on satellites than we think.
October 3, 2019
The Skydio 2 is the Ultimate Drone
Man, I've wanted a real drone for the longest time. But I didn't want to go on a hike and try to maneuver my drone through trees or catch myself on camera holding a controller. But Skydio might have addressed all of my issues.
October 1, 2019
Buying a Car in Cash Does NOT Mean Buying a Car With Cash
I've been seeing a lot of YouTbers buy cars using cash. I think we're taking a saying too literally.
September 24, 2019
YouTube is Changing Subscriber Counts For A Different Reason Than You Think
You can see subscriber totals on YouTube channels. However, YouTube is changing the number that is displayed. Why? I think it's for a different reason than what they are claiming.
September 24, 2019
The Detroit Lions Need to Drop the Gridiron Heroes Song
I get it. Sports teams all have their songs. Many of them are rooted in tradition. But the Detroit Lions song sucks balls. It's time to drop it. And here's what I think the gold standard is.
September 23, 2019
Why I Don't Use Kickstarter Anymore
It's always great to see people being innovative and get the funding they need from every day people. But I've gotten burned badly before, and so I don't use funding sites anymore and here's why I don't think you need to.
September 11, 2019
Are Password Requirements Stupid?
Maybe you're like me and have had to enter really long, complex passwords to set up an online account. And if you have, here's my take on it. I think password requirements are generally for a time that is long past.
September 11, 2019
Arctic (2018) Movie Review
I love shows about survival. As someone who enjoys the outdoors, I really empathize with people who truly put themselves into the wilderness. This movie, definitely exceeded my expectations in some ways.
September 11, 2019
Why I Love Flat Earthers!
People who challenge the status quo are usually pretty rare for a variety of reasons. It's time to start thinking counter culture.
September 2, 2019
Why I Should Want to Go to Disney's Star Wars Galaxy's Edge... but Don't
When I heard that they were building a Star Wars exhibit at Disney World, I was really excited. But now I'm not. Here's why.
September 2, 2019
Porsche designers must be really bored
I've never been a huge fan of Porsche, but the 9/11 is an iconic design. How much is the 911 design holding back Porsche from taking the next big step?
September 1, 2019
Why the NFL did the wrong thing with Golden Tate
Incentives are a funny thing. You do want to discourage bad behavior in the future but you also want to encourage people to do the right thing. That's why I think the NFL got the Golden Tate situation wrong.
September 1, 2019
Why Jony Ive's Departure from Apple Should Worry Fanboys
Why Jony Ive's Departure from Apple Should Worry Fanboys
July 6, 2019
Should the Detroit Lions pay Calvin Johnson?
Should the Detroit Lions pay Calvin Johnson?
June 3, 2019
Should I Focus On One Thing on My YouTube Channel?
Over the years, our little channel has grown. I'm super excited about the number of subscribers that we have. But it's come up repeatedly, should we be focusing the type of content?
March 27, 2019
The Apple Credit Card is Proof that Apple is Struggling
I saw that Apple announced streaming television service and a credit card. What is going on at Apple? Where is the leadership in terms of innovation?
March 27, 2019
How to get a great deal and comfortable trip on Spirit Airlines!
Spirit Airlines, Inc. (NYSE: SAVE) is an American ultra-low-cost carrier headquartered in Miramar, Florida. It is the 8th largest commercial airline in the US. Spirit operates scheduled flights throughout the United States and in the Caribbean, Mexico, Latin America, and South America. The airline operates bases at Atlantic City, Chicago–O'Hare, Dallas/Fort Worth, Detroit, Fort Lauderdale, and Las Vegas.
February 25, 2019
The Problem with Barbers
Ever get your hair cut? Maybe you go to stylist. Do you want to know what the main problem with hair care is?
February 22, 2019
The Samsung Galaxy Fold Signals the End of Apple
Man, I love the idea of the Samsung Galaxy Fold phone and tablet. How did Apple fall so far behind?
February 22, 2019
Why I hate the Jaguar I-PACE Electric Car
To me, it's all about design, and I've hated the phoned-in designs of the Tesla, and the bland styling of the Jaguar I-PACE. I'll explain why and what I am excited about.
February 22, 2019
What is the Peter von Panda podcast about?
Peter von Panda reviews stuff he likes on YouTube. Hear comparisons, rants, and opinions on the podcast. YouTube.com/petervonpanda
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Could this be one of the finest luxury kitchens St Albans has to offer? This beautiful contemporary kitchen was designed and fitted for one of our customers in Marshals Drive, St Albans, Hertfordshire. In what is becoming a Silke tradition, we made optimal use of all available natural lighting, allowing for a clean and welcoming atmosphere.
For contrast we went for Leicht's exquisite Sand Grey coloured doors in lacquer finish, and matched this with worktops from Silestone; Blanco Maple to be precise. To finish this look we feature one of our trademark ceiling boxes, complete with uplighting and mirrored surface. This ensures the room looks and feels as large as possible, whilst also directing all sunlight downwards toward the island.
What better ovens to install than Siemens studioLine, and the same goes for the hob. For entertainment our customer opted for a Liebherr wine cooler, and a Gutmann ceiling extractor ensures a smoke free environment at all times. Of course what Kitchen could be complete without the finest sinks and taps, in this case we opted for Blanco's range.


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Good morning, everyone! Two days in a row…I'm on a roll! Today I have a quick project created by design team member, Marina Wilson, to share with you 🙂 Marina created another beautiful junk journal using a myriad of papers and pockets from her stash …Read More
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How to get local experience and a job in Australia?
Many people contact us to discuss why local hiring managers say without local work experience you will never get a job in Australia.
Do you have local work experience in Australia?
Unfortunately, this is something that happens even if you can offer much to a company. The reason is that hiring managers believe local experience removes the risk a skilled migrant or international graduate may bring to their company.
This risk may be seen in:
- Difficulty with English (verbal and written)
- Ignorance of business practices
- Minor understanding of local culture
- Missing technical skills
- Restricted working rights
- All the above
So how do you turn yourself from being a potential risk into a vital asset?
What you must do to get local work experience
1. English-language work
Make sure you continue with your English-language work. This is the most important skill you can have. If you can't communicate with the locals then you will never secure work in Australia.
2. Transferrable skills and knowledge
Make sure your skillset is transferrable between the work in your home country and Australia.
For example, software developers have skills that are universal. This is because knowing, say, how to develop in SQL or support CITRIX are transferrable skills.
However, if you fail to get a job even with transferrable skills then you may show risk in other areas, such as English, local standards/codes/law/processes and procedures.
For other professionals, such as accountants, a lack of knowledge in local law, taxation and regulation will have you seen as a risk.
You need to secure knowledge on local practices through work experience or study.
An internship in Australia – at a host company in your field – is one of the most effective ways to overcome these objections.
3. Cultural and social familiarity
Any job dealing with stakeholders requires you to have local experience.
If you're seeking a client-facing role – such as an accountant, support, sales or marketing jobs – then you will frequently be dealing with customers. So an understanding of local culture and social practices is necessary to interact appropriately.
Knowing and understanding local Australian humour, sport, news and events will be a big help here.
4. All the above
Most employers will know before an interview if you lack any local work experience. Yet they are willing to spend an hour with you in an interview. Why?
Well, for employers to say to you as feedback 'Sorry, you lack local work experience', it's just them being polite. In reality – they could be thinking:
- You're difficult to understand
- You're not like what your resume shows you to be
- You do not fit in with their team
- You lack the skills for the job
- You may have trouble communicating with clients
To be honest, no one wants to hear anything like that. So here are some bonus tips to help you out.
How to be an "asset"
- Make your resume stand out
Show your care and determination by creating an outstanding resume and tailoring a cover letter for each job application.
- Get a professional to review your resume
Have professional from your industry review your resume. Contact resume writers (ideally referrals from good ones as there are some shoddy ones out there too). Choose a resume writer or career coach who has a track-record of helping skilled migrants get interviews. ACECIS can help here too.
- Be persistent and creative in your job search
Don't just send in your application and hope for the best. Build an Employer List. Search LinkedIn or SEEK to find decision makers at companies you want to work for.
Also, get up to date on Telephone Interviews: How to Succeed and Australian Interview Etiquette.
Get among the locals
Make sure you have a good understanding of Australian workplace culture and language. You also may need to consider finding volunteer work or an internship to land your dream job in Australia.
Never give up – trust your instincts!
There are many things you can do to overcome risk and secure work in Australia.
Get in touch to find out more.
We wish you all the best in your job search!
Careers Team @ ACECIS
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I am working in construction field from 1998 now i am looking for good prospects in Australia to enhance my career. I had completed my Diploma in civil Engineering full time on 1998 & Bachelors in civil engineering distance Education on 2003.I am seriously looking for job in India. Can u help me in this.
Hi ,
I am planning to migrate to Australia with dependent visa(spouse has ms student visa).So basically i am software engineer and have 5.6 years of experience in software field in India. i generally use dotnet technology and angular js(1 year of experience) , sql to do coding.
I would like to know small information from you.
1.Are my skills suitable to get job in Australia?
2.can i go to Australia with dependent visa and find job ?
3. IS this right time to migrate to Australia?
Hello Mr.Naren,
I was serving in the Teaching field for past 3.5 years in Kerala. As I wanted a career change, I joined the Government sector as a Research Assistant on contract terms and have been working in the said post for more than an year now. My skill set would include analytical ability and training and counselling skills. Are my skills suitable to get job in Australia? Could you please help me with this?


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You come home late from a hard day at work, look in the fridge… nothing. Do you order a pizza? No, you've really got to start being less frivolous with money. Why didn't you just go to the supermarket on the way home? Queue was too long, thats right! Uh, you could just go without dinner tonight that would help you fit in those jeans. Digestive biscuit yea! NO! Oooo spaghetti, oh who cares if its too late for carbs, I'm sure there is … yes there is pesto in the fridge!!! Pan, water, boil, spaghetti in, drain, pesto in, mix, plate? No plate, eat from pan!
So the next time you look at that basil plant over growing on the windowsill, make some pesto and an easy life, or buy a jar but its much nicer homemade.
Serves 2. You will need a food processor or a stick blender.
The Pesto
Fresh Basil – 2 handfuls
Parmesan , grated- 50-100g
Pine nuts – 60g
Olive oil – 100ml
Lemon juice – 1 tablespoon
The Pasta
Spaghetti – 180g approximately.
Sun-dried Tomatoes, chopped – 80g
The Pesto: Place the pine nuts into a small frying pan on a medium heat and toast for a few minutes until light golden. Remove them from the heat and cool a little.
Place the basil leaves, pine nuts, parmesan and lemon juice into the food processor and whizz it together until it forms a smooth paste. You may need to loosen it up with a touch of olive oil. Once it is smooth, keep blending it and slowly add the olive oil until it is a good consistency. Depending on the thickness you want you can add more or less olive oil. Taste it and season with some pepper, it may not need salt as the cheese it quite salty. If you want to add a touch more lemon go ahead.
Tip this into a container and lay a piece of clingfilm over the top, touching the pesto to stop it discolouring.
The Pasta: Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil and add the spaghetti. Cook until al dente and drain. Tip the pasta back into the pan and stir through a few large spoons of pesto. Add the sun-dried tomatoes and serve.
– Pesto is down to preference really. You can add more or less of all the ingredients, mine is just a guide of quantities.
– I sometimes find olive oil quite overpowering so if I have some other oil like walnut I substitute a little of that with the olive oil.
– Most people add garlic to theirs so you can add a chopped clove, I just prefer it without.
– I also add a little fresh parsley if I have it, it adds a nice freshness.
– This will keep in the fridge for a week. You can also freeze it but it does compromise the cheese a little. You can just add it when its defrosted.


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Where the devil don't go
It's been a great warm and sunny weak here and maybe that is why I have chosen some sunny colors for this picture.
First of all there is this short dress, which is a new release from PurpleMoon at On9 and it is just really, really lovely. It comes in a lot of colors and the metal part can be changed with a hud. This gives the option of a lot of expressions, from cute pink, to flirty black or happy yellow. It's a truly great summer release.
The hair is a pretty funky release from enVOGUE, if you are on the look for something different or maybe a bit of a 60's inspired party. As you can see, it's a almost like a twisted horn updo on the front and ending in a ponytail over the right shoulder.
The shoes are super cute summer shoes from ChicChica with tall wedge heels. There is a little detail with a gemstone over the big toe, that makes them extra nice. Of course the shoes comes in lots of different colors and can be found at On9 as well.
You probably guessed already that this lovely tattoo, called gravity, is from White~Widow. It's a full body henna tattoo of flowery circles on the arms, neck, chest, belly and the upper thighs. The tattoo is available at WeLoveRP in black, white and henna. Don't forget to also pick up the birthday present, which is a another pretty tattoo called Electra.
Dress; PurpleMoon - Babette dress (On9 - May 2016)
Shoes: ChicChica - Bethany Sun (On9 - May 2016)
Necklace: Kunglers - Cida necklace - Golden mix (On9 - May 2016)
Hair: enVOGUE - Cassandra
Tattoo: White Widow - Gravity (WeLoveRP - May 2016)
Ears: Mandala - Steking Ears - Season 5
Mesh Head - Lelutka - Karin
Pose: Del May - Slumped lean


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In American schools, the culture exalts the athlete and good-looking cheerleader. Well-educated and intellectual students are commonly referred to in public schools and the media as "nerds," "dweebs," "dorks," and "geeks," and are relentlessly harassed and even assaulted by the more popular "jocks" for openly displaying any intellect. These anti-intellectual attitudes are not reflected in students in most European or Asian countries, whose educational levels have now equaled and and will surpass that of the U.S. And most TV shows or movies such as The Big Bang Theory depict intellectuals as being geeks if not effeminate.As he notes, the enabling of superficiality has been present for some time, whether we're looking at the spending priorities of high schools or at high-concept contemplation.
It should come as no surprise, though, that when people get a platform to communicate with like-minded people more cheaply, and when they're encouraged in their outrage because it's trendy and transgressive, they'll do so.
Fashion, entertainment, spectacle, voyeurism – we're directed towards trivia, towards the inconsequential, towards unquestioning and blatant consumerism. This results in intellectual complacency. People accept without questioning, believe without weighing the choices, join the pack because in a culture where convenience rules, real individualism is too hard work. Thinking takes too much time: it gets in the way of the immediacy of the online experience.It may not have been given me to finish the task, and yet I will not give it up.
Reality TV and pop culture presented in magazines and online sites claim to provide useful information about the importance of The Housewives of [you name the city] that can somehow enrich our lives. After all, how else can one explain the insipid and pointless stories that tout divorces, cheating and weight gain? How else can we explain how the Kardashians,or Paris Hilton are known for being famous for being famous without actually contributing anything worth discussion? The artificial events of their lives become the mainstay of populist media to distract people from the real issues and concerns facing us.
The current trend of increasing anti-intellectualism now establishing itself in politics and business leadership, and supported by a declining education system should be a cause for concern for leaders and the general population, one that needs to be addressed now.
And yet, perhaps we are really seeing the advance of civilization, as Alfred North Whitehead would have it. On the other hand, being able to follow the latest Donald Trump smackdown or Kardashian family drama on a smartphone the owner has no clue how to build or to service might be what Mr Whitehead was counseling us to fear. "The art of free society consists first in the maintenance of the symbolic code; and secondly in fearlessness of revision, to secure that the code serves those purposes which satisfy an enlightened reason. Those societies which cannot combine reverence to their symbols with freedom of revision, must ultimately decay either from anarchy, or from the slow atrophy of a life stifled by useless shadows."


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Thoughts and Pictures from the Rocky Point Artisan Brewer's Cask Festival – January 25th 2014
As we sit down to type this little article snow is once again falling across Long Island. A blanket of white has covered all of the tress and roads in our quiet neighborhood. It seems to us a perfect time to reflect on the similarly snowy day of January 25th, 2014. That was the day of the Rocky Point Artisan Brewers held their fourth annual Nano Cask Festival & Farmer's Market.
The boys of Rocky Point Artisan Brewers should be familiar to the readership of Beer Loves Company. We have mentioned them in the past in high regard. Mike Voigt and Donovan Hall (two thirds of RPAB) are fixtures of the Long Island beer scene. As longtime members of Brewer's East End Revival (the oldest homebrewing club here on LI) Donavon and Mike became known as producers of fine ales and lagers. These two gentleman are firmly connected with BEER in our memory as well.
BROWN (out) – Brewing up an American Brown Ale
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YOU: This Brown Ale was served in a cask?
BLC: Yeah, cask ale = real ale (at least according to CAMRA)
YOU: How did it go over?
BLC: We kicked a 10 gallon firkin in one night and got nice feedback, in other words: GREAT.
YOU: Nice now how did you guys over at Beer Loves Company come to brew this beer?
BLC: Read on to the next paragraph to find out!
Still with us? Good. Now, this Brown Ale we brewed was truly the brain child of our friend Matt Bollerman. We were both lucky enough to have the chance to brew this beer with Matt who is an experienced Beer Judge Certification Program judge and an award winning homebrewer. All of us belong to both the Brewer's East End Revival (B.E.E.R.) and Long Island Beer and Malt Enthusiasts (L.I.B.M.E.) and met through these local clubs.
Blue Point Brewery Entitlement Porter Release – Election Day (2012)
On Election Day this year two things happened: Barack Obama was once again elected President and Blue Point Brewing Company released their version of his White House Porter. Their version of this brew is named Entitlement Porter. The brewers proudly produced this beer, in their words, for the 47%. Giving you our two cents we'd say they hit the mark.
While more things surely must have occurred on Tuesday, November 6th, these two events were what our day revolved around. The beer was released to coincide with the election. In fact if you had voted that day you were given a free draft pint of the new release. These freebies were promoted as being "entitled" to the patrons visiting the brewery fresh from exercising their democratic rights.


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New York Court Sides with Ameritrade – Redefines "Best Execution"
Justice for investors is simply denied in New York courts and a trend of no justice for investors threatens to spread nationwide as more and more "activist" business-friendly judges are appointed to the federal bench.
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, known to be friendly to Wall Street, has struck again, this time ruling Ameritrade was not required to route orders to multiple markets to fulfill its duty of "best execution" of trades. This is one of many case filed by investors which was dismissed, with prejudice, in a decision which could affect investors nationwide. (Gurfein v. Ameritrade Inc., S.D.N.Y., No. 04 Civ. 9526 (LLS), 7/17/07
Although language on Ameritrade, Inc.'s Website advertised that it had the capability of distributing customer orders to multiple markets and could thereby seek best execution, the judge decided this did not oblige Ameritrade to route orders to different markets for execution. The judge also found Ameritrade had no duty to the plaintiff to execute the limit order at the "best price" or fulfill the "best execution" regulatory requirement.
According to the court's decision, the plaintiff repeatedly placed limit orders in her Ameritrade account to sell options at the bid price shown on her computer. When the first transaction failed to be executed, she cancelled the order and repeated the process multiple times. Ameritrade later stated that it routes such orders only to the American Stock Exchange (Amex), and never to the Chicago Board Options Exchange or the Philadelphia Stock Exchange where the options were also listed.
The judge stupidly claimed that sending orders to several places may result in multiple executions. Your Honor, I have one word for you: "computers!" It is simple to program coumputers to locate the best prices on multiple markets ard route orders there. Most 8th graders could do it!
A complaint was filed under securities laws but was dismissed in January. A second complaint was then filed claiming breach of contract against Ameritrade for failing to execute the options orders, which the court also dismissed. This, the third complaint, revised breach of contract claim and included failing to execute the order at the "best" price, or with the best execution. Ameritrade again sought summary judgment which was granted, this time with prejudice.
Dismissal of the contract claims is problematic. While the language relied upon could be considered ambiguous, non-waiver provisions of fraud laws and concerning fiduciary duty claims should have prevented any such language to cause a waiver of the investor's claims.
Yet, of primary concern to observers, is the status of the duty of "best execution" and other requirements of securities regulations. Securities regulations require best execution and courts have for decades held that, when orders are received, brokerage firms have a fiduciary duty to their clients of best execution – timely execution at the best available price.
The New York Court simply ignored such regulations, stating that such regulations did not create any duty for Ameritrade and others in the securities industry and, even if the regulations were violated, this did not give victims a right to recovery. For decades, courts have held that violations of securities regulations are evidence of breach of fiduciary duty, breach of contract and are actionable under other legal claims. One description of the duty is based on the "shingle theory" – that when one hangs a shingle as a member of the securities industry that person can be expected to follow such rules.
As a comparison: There is no "private right of action" if someone runs into your car while speeding or running a stop sign. However, violations of traffic laws are evidence of negligence and other legal claims. We all have a duty to not to act negligently and kill or injure others, or destroy their vehicle. This judge decided that when members of the securities industry violate the "traffic" laws for securities firms, this does not give investors the right to seek damages for such wrongful behavior.
Let's face it. There are rules for the securities industry and other rules for the rest of us. Meanwhile, judges who are "activist" on behalf of the business community are being appointed to replace those accused of being "activists" regarding the rights of the rest of us. Oh, and your "honor," I actually have a few more words for you.
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Calvin Harris Calvin Harris (born Adam Richard Wiles on 17 January 1984 in Dumfries, Scotland) is a Scottish singer-songwriter, record producer and DJ.
Referred to as the King of electropop, his gold-selling debut album, I Created Disco, was released in 2007 and contained the Top 10 singles "Acceptable in the 80s" and "The Girls". He has written and produced records for other recording artists including Kylie Minogue's X and his number 1 collaboration with British rapper Dizzee Rascal, "Dance Wiv Me".
His second studio album Ready for the Weekend was released on 17 August 2009 and reached number 1 in the UK Album Charts on 23 August. It contains the number 1 single "I´m Not Alone" the UK Top 5 Single "Ready for the Weekend", which was released on 10 August and the track "Flashback" which was released as the third single from the album


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I'm building a rather large and extensive wrapper in Delphi for an email system called Mandrill. There are wrappers for this API in many other languages, but not for Delphi. So, I'm hoping to produce the first full wrapper. The problem is, I'm utilizing a third-party JSON parser called superobject. I'm afraid that if I complete this wrapper, I won't be able to provide my code for Mandrill to share, because of this third-party library.
If I do complete this wrapper, is there any chance that Mandrill will be able to legally publish it on their site, based on the fact that I'm using superobject? Or would I need to parse my own JSON to be applicable?
PS - I mean this question in a general concept, not necessarily for my precise scenario, but in general, if I use a third-party library, can I legally post it with my code on another third-party's site?


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Back to Marvel Legends, my renewed interest for which has inspired an ongoing hunt for some figures that caught my attention upon their release, but did not fit into budget, space, and time constraints at the time. Captain Marvel/Carol Danvers was released in 2015, and Ms. Marvel more recently in 2016. Serendipitously stumbling across some of the New Marvel Generations issues after avoiding the racks for an extended period, I picked up the Ms. Marvel book featuring these Carol Danvers and Kamala Khan, which I found quite satisfying story-wise. There has been a lot of feedback on Generations, some of it negative, but as what was basically my introduction to these two characters, I had no expectations. I'd recommend you give it a shot, just try not to pay five bucks for it- it may hold it's value due to it's more favorable reception, so good luck with that.
As seen in the pics above, Captain Marvel included a Carol Danvers head accessory which has a lot going for it, but the masked Mohawk head is far more interesting. I love this outfit of this character, very neatly applied in the figure's deco- some incised sculpt in the uniform, even if only cuts at the glove or boot tops, could have made it stronger . A flame accessory in translucent pink also came with Captain Marvel, which fits neatly over the figure's fist. She's quite poseable, the limited forward tilt hinge at the ankles my only real complaint, and I love her floating sash and contrasty color scheme. I knew I'd eventually cave in and pick this figure up, and since I wasn't interested in the All-Father BAF, picking her up on eBay at less than half the original retail price was a cinch.
Kamala Khan/Ms. Marvel shares a similar color scheme, in reverse, and sports a delightful little head sculpt- she's really a cutie, and I love the hero mask! From the 2016 Sandman BAF wave, she came with alternate hand sculpts that complement her Inhuman ability to grow in size and stretch her proportions. The paint deco is nearly flawless on this sample, including gold monogrammed scarf that can be rotated on the neck to suit her pose. Kamala is a figure of a character more relevant than ever, daughter of Indian immigrant descent, and it is my hope this new character of diversity survives. Hat's off to Marvel Comics and Hasbro for gettin' behind this girl.
Pictured below, Ms. Marvel with Kid Nova, another "juvenile" buck in the Marvel Legends stable, and Captain Marvel with Ashley Barton Spider-Woman from a couple posts back- a somewhat underappreciated Marvel Legends female I love...
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A Look Back: The 24th Infantry Division During the Korean War
However, in the 24th's attempts to fight against the KPA in Taejon, they delayed the KPA's advances, gaining time for other forces to build a defensive perimeter around Pusan. Later that summer the Battle of the Pusan Perimeter would take place, one of the first battles that the U.S. Army won during the Korean War. It lasted from August 4 to September 18, when the KPA collapsed and retreated in defeat. This defeat was recognized when the 24th regiment was awarded the Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation. From the 24th Infantry, both Cornelius H. Charlton and William Thompson received posthumous Medals of Honor for their outstanding efforts in leading the regiment after their commanding officers were wounded.
Although the regiment accomplished many milestones during the war, one of their main struggles was confronting discrimination from white soldiers and commanding officers in the U.S. Army. One such case was Lieutenant Leon Gilbert, a decorated World War II combat veteran, who was court-martialed and sentenced to death for refusing an order from the 24th's commanding officer in the fall of 1950. The order commanded Gilbert to return with twelve of his men to a forward position after they had been forced to withdraw because they were under heavy machine gunfire. Gilbert recalled in a letter to his wife, "This would have caused me to draw fire not only from the enemy but from our own troops, not knowing who we were and firing on us. An entire company was ordered to attack this position later, but had to withdraw. I only had 12 men and no automatic fire." Because of Gilbert's refusal, he was arrested and tried on the spot without any witnesses. After being accused of insubordination and cowardice, a court-martial sentenced him to death.
The incongruent sentencing was picked up by national media outlets back in America and led to protests that put a spotlight on segregation and discrimination in the U.S. military. Citizens were moved to learn that injustices continued in the Army even after it had been mandated to end segregation and discrimination. The event sparked the American Legion and the National Negro Council to get involved: together they collected over 600,000 signatures on a petition for his pardon. Eventually, President Harry S. Truman shortened his sentence to 20 years of imprisonment at hard labor, dishonorable discharge, and forfeiture of all pay and pension allowances.
The Gilbert case along with others that afflicted the regiment shined a light on the persisting issues involving race in the U.S. military. Black regiments suffered many casualties due to the U.S. Army's negligence of them. The 24th often-times lacked replacements and supplies, including shoes. When Gilbert's trial was noticed, other stories began to filter out through black news sources of misdeeds committed by white officers against the black troops they were leading.
Integration and equal treatment in the U.S. Army were not achieved until 1963, when Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara issued an Executive Order that made it the responsibility of all commanding officers to ensure that no discriminatory actions were being practiced in their units. Today, 21.5% of all active duty soldiers in the U.S. Army are black.


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In 2003, Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney proposed a plan for an infallible death penalty that required irrefutable scientific evidence, effectively removing any doubt regarding potential innocence in death penalty cases. Forensic science encompasses many scientific disciplines including natural sciences and pattern analysis, but not all such areas experience equal amounts of general acceptance or influence in criminal cases. While DNA analysis and fingerprint identification using the Integrated Automated Fingerprint Identification System (IAFIS) are both widely accepted forensic applications, recent events expose concerns regarding the authenticity of other disciplines such as hair and bite mark comparison. Before policymakers address the issue of a reinstated death penalty, they must carefully consider the merits of forensic science as well as the potential dangers. Existing issues and a history of wrongful convictions aided by flawed forensic testimony necessitate further investigation and critical analysis of forensic disciplines and the application of forensic evidence in criminal cases.
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Captain Corruption writes about a subject that's bothered me a lot lately: the removal from the market of products and services for safety reasons.
It's tragic that we have to set safety standards based on the possible behavior of the dumbest members of society. Captain Corruption raises the examples of hot McDonald's coffee and misused toys.
Worse, though, is that companies and organisations are so afraid of plaintiffs' lawyers that they are shutting down operations that involve any risk at all. I spoke to a park ranger in Australia who lamented the closing of a summer camp led by Aborigines to teach children about the outdoors. Liability for horseback riding and other activities became too great, and the camp had to close.
My brother tried to go horseback riding in rural Australia when he was there on vacation, and found that most of the stables were now closed to the public. The one remaining stable would charge more than $100 for a relatively short, slow ride (galloping is too dangerous!), all due to the cost and constraints of liability insurance.
My brother, a private pilot, also tried to rent a plane to go flying. In the US, when you rent a plane from a new airport, you go up for a brief flight first with a licensed instructor, so they can make sure you know what you're doing. In Australia, however, they wanted to make him go through multiple days of flying with an instructor before they would rent him a plane. Not exactly friendly to tourist pilots on one-week vacations. If they had allowed him to fly, renting a plane would have cost double what it does in the US.
Australia is perhaps further down the safety Nazi path than the US. Australia was the first country to mandate bicycle helmets for adults. The Harbour Bridge Climb requires copious safety gear, a tedious safety lecture, and being continuously tied to the railing by safety lines. Public safety messages permeate the culture. But the US is not far behind. The Lake Powell National Recreational Area has banned jumping off rocks into the lake because some moron didn't check the depth before he dove. Yosemite National Park has "no drinking" signs on the natural springs I used to drink from as a child, because there's a tiny risk of contracting easily treated giardia. I don't want my children to grow up in a country where they can't ride horseback at full gallop through the trees, or have the thrill of a 30-foot jump into cool water.
Life has risk. If we try to eliminate all risk from life, it will be no fun at all. Providers of products and services should not be held responsible for accidents or the negligence of the consumer. We need serious tort reform now.
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- Ang said...
Huh! Interesting. And guess where I plan on vacationing in summer of 2007? :)
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