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UEFA Champions League: Celtic begin campaign
Scottish champions Celtic visit Iceland's KR on Tuesday as qualifying for the 2014-15 UEFA Champions League gathers pace.
The 1967 European Cup winners made it to the group stages after thumping Cliftonville 5-0 over two legs in the second qualifying round last year, but begin the new campaign with a different coach at the helm.
Ronny Deila is the man charged with filling the boots of former Celtic Park boss Neil Lennon, who won five Scottish titles as a player before guiding the club to three consecutive crowns in the past three seasons.
And Deila will be keen to make a winning start in Iceland this week, with the second leg set to take place at Murrayfield as Celtic's Glasgow home plays host to the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony.
Deila's former club Stromsgodset welcome Steaua Bucharest to Norway for the opening leg of one of the trickier ties of the round, with the Romanians having been crowned kings of Europe back in 1986.
Steaua also featured in the group stage of last year's tournament, but failed to muster a single win as they finished bottom of a pool that also featured Chelsea, Schalke and Basel.
Belarusian champions BATE Borisov's European adventure gets under way against Albania's Skenderbeu Korce on Wednesday, while Dinamo Zagreb tackle Zalgiris Vilnius.
Santa Coloma, HB and Levadia Tallinn have already had to come through one round to reach this stage, beating Banants, Lincoln Red Imps and La Fiorita in the first qualifying round.
The reward for Andorra's Santa Coloma is a two-legged clash with Maccabi Tel Aviv, while HB visit Belgrade to face Partizan after disposing of the first Gibraltarian entrants in the competition's history.
Meanwhile, Estonian league winners Levadia are up against 1992 semi-finalists Sparta Prague.
Ludogorets Razgrad will look to build on an impressive UEFA Europa League campaign last season, but will be wary of their second qualifying round exit in 2012-13 as they take on F91 Dudelange of Luxembourg, while Legia Warsaw get started against St Patrick's Athletic.
Elsewhere in the draw, Maribor are in Bosnia-Herzegovina for the first leg of their clash with Zrinjski Mostar, Slovan Bratislava welcome The New Saints of Wales, Malmo face Ventspils, and Cliftonville are in action against Debrecen.
The round's remaining fixtures see Sheriff Tiraspol host Sutjeska Niksic, HJK come up against Rabotnicki, Dinamo Tbilsi tackle Aktobe, and Qarabag challenge Valletta.
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Japan has changed its copyright law, instituting stiff penalties for illegal downloads that could entail prosecution for simply viewing a pirated music video on YouTube.
The new penalties are up to two years in jail or fines of up to 2 million yen ($25,700; £15,900).
As TorrentFreak pointed out, this draconian approach to piracy differs from other countries in that it focuses on punishing downloaders, rather than on the uploaders who made the material available in the first place.
Japan already has laws to punish uploaders with up to 10 years in prison and a 10 million yen ($128,300) fine, whereas this new legislation for the first time criminalizes downloading.
Up until now, downloading had merely been punishable as a civil infraction.
But after intense lobbying from the Japanese music industry, the country in June amended its Copyright Law to punish unauthorized downloaders.
How much money is at stake? Japan is cited as being second only to the US as the world's biggest music market, and a site devoted to music marketing in Japan claims that the country is the largest market when you focus on digital music.
According to TorrentFreak, the Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ) claims that piracy is bleeding them of money.
The industry associations claim that the market for legal downloads shrank 16% last year, with unauthorized downloads eclipsing legal sources by 10 to 1.
The BBC reports that the figure is based on a 2010 study which suggested that people in Japan downloaded about 4.36 billion illegally pirated music and video files and only 440 million purchased ones that year.
They're not stopping with criminalizing downloading, either.
Music rights groups including the RIAJ report that they've developed a way to automatically detect unauthorized uploads before they even reach the internet.
The only step left to completely block illegal uploads is to talk ISPs into integrating the systems into their networks.
The system works by monitoring uploaded content and comparing its digital fingerprint to an external database full of copyrighted material.
According to coverage from a Japanese entertainment media journal, when a match is made between uploaded content and copyrighted material in the database, warning letters might be sent to the alleged infringers.
The rightholders' first choice, however, would be to block uploads automatically.
But as TorrentFreak noted, the ISPs could find themselves in hot water over this type of move, which was deemed to amount to spying by the European Court of Justice in a 2011 case involving a Belgian music rights group.
Downloaders aren't taking it lying down.
In July, protesters wearing Guy Fawkes masks went out to pick up garbage in Tokyo's busiest business districts, as a way to publicise the copyright law changes.
I somehow doubt that even-cleaner already-clean Japanese streets will prevail against draconian anti-piracy measures.
Hopefully the ISPs simply won't go along.
Back in 2009, the UK was on a similar track to disconnect internet users suspected of illegal downloads.
As Naked Security's Graham Cluley noted then, it was ridiculous.
It's still ridiculous.
People who download illegally are going to keep downloading illegally. They'll just use somebody else's IP address to do it.
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Mass. State Considers Taking 2.5% Of University Endowments
Massachusetts lawmakers desperate for additional revenue are eyeing the endowments of deep-pocketed private colleges to bolster the state's coffers by more than $1 billion a year, asserting that the schools' rising fortunes undercut their nonprofit status.
Legislators have asked state finance officials to study a plan that would impose a 2.5 percent annual assessment on colleges with endowments over $1 billion, an amount now exceeded by nine Massachusetts institutions. The proposal, which higher education specialists believe is the first of its kind across the country, drew surprising support at a debate on the State House budget last week and is attracting attention in higher education circles nationally.
The idea has prompted a range of questions, including whether it is legal to infringe upon private colleges' tax-exempt status or single them out based on their wealth. It also faces significant opposition from the colleges and some skeptical lawmakers.
But proponents say the colleges' vast accumulations of wealth — Harvard University has the biggest endowment at $34 billion — and their often modest contributions to their host communities justify the assessment.
"When is a nonprofit not a nonprofit because of the wealth they are acquiring?" said Representative Paul Kujawski, a Democrat from Webster and chief backer of the legislation.
"It's mind boggling that one entity not paying taxes has $34 billion. How do you justify that?" said Kujawski, who serves on the influential House Ways and Means Committee. "When people can't afford to live. How do you justify not taxing them?"
University leaders criticized the plan as a gimmick that would backfire by hurting institutions that are pivotal to the state.
"You'd be taxing success here," said Kevin Casey, Harvard's associate vice president for government, community, and public affairs. "Over time, this would put us at a real competitive disadvantage, which would drastically hurt the Commonwealth."
Casey said it was understandable that lawmakers would search for new sources of revenue when economic times are tough. But he said the law would hurt colleges' fund-raising and financial aid initiatives.
The plan was introduced amid a national debate over whether elite colleges are hoarding their endowments. Members of Congress, including Senator Charles Grassley, Republican of Iowa, have questioned why elite universities do not spend more of their vast reserves to defray the cost of tuition.
Amid the scrutiny, some top-tier colleges have sharply expanded financial aid offerings, often replacing student loans with grants and waiving tuition for a greater number families. At some of those schools, increases in financial aid are outpacing tuition increases.
The Massachusetts plan has also brought to the fore a more radical notion: whether certain colleges have amassed so much wealth that they no longer deserve to be tax-exempt.
In addition to Harvard, the legislation would affect Amherst College, Boston College, Boston University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Smith College, Tufts University, Wellesley College, and Williams College.
Lawmakers estimate that by assessing a fee for assets exceeding $1 billion, they would raise about $1.4 billion a year, a significant influx for a state budget of approximately $28.2 billion. Amounts up to $1 billion would not be assessed under the plan.
The House's approval of a study last week was only a first step toward adopting a new assessment, but it indicated a political willingness to cross a previously sharp boundary. Most lawmakers predicted the measure would quickly wilt against the universities' political muscle. But after several hours of debate, it became clear that the issue had gained momentum.
Senate President Therese Murray said she supports the idea of studying the issue. Murray declined to answer questions about the proposal, but her spokesman e-mailed a statement saying: "Some of these institutions give very little back to their communities. With such large endowments, they should be doing more. We've done some research on the endowments at some universities and other large non-profits, and we will continue to look into it."
The plan has garnered support among those who believe many top-tier colleges are managed more like corporations than nonprofits and are not doing enough to reach out to low- and middle-income students and the communities around them.
"The pileup of wealth doesn't match their mission of serving the public good," said Wick Sloane, a specialist on college finances and student access who teaches at Bunker Hill Community College. "These schools have generated huge cash flows but are not doing their civic duty."
Sloane and others pointed out that private colleges receive significant government funding for research and financial aid and that their tax-free endowments, financed by tax-free donations, represent a major public subsidy.
"The Williams indoor golf nets are paid by all of us through federal tax policy," said Sloane, a Williams College graduate. "These institutions have brought this upon themselves."
Yet several leading lawmakers are skeptical about the plan. Representative Kevin J. Murphy, the House chairman of the Joint Committee on Higher Education, said it was unfair to single out wealthy universities to improve the state's finances. "You're picking and choosing someone who has a lot of money," he said. "Taxing the Red Sox would raise money for the state, too."
Critics of the plan said colleges are easy targets because of their wealth and because they do not have the option of relocating.
College leaders said the measure would probably reduce the amount they would raise and spend on financial aid, and noted that most gifts to endowments are restricted for specific uses. Private colleges and universities already make substantial public contributions through taxes on payroll and nonexempt property, and educate the bulk of the state's students.
The proposal is the latest example of state leaders searching for new sources of revenue, such as new taxes on cigarettes and on large corporations.
While states get no direct tax benefit, municipalities often try to coax more revenue from local colleges and other nonprofits when budgets are tight. Known as PILOT arrangements, these payments are voluntary contributions of money and a host of other benefits such as scholarships and volunteer work.
Boston receives $1.8 million a year from Harvard, for example, $261,000 from BC, and $141,000 from Northeastern. Many communities say colleges, which often own significant chunks of valuable land, rarely pay property taxes.
Richard J. Doherty, president of the Association of Independent Colleges and Universities in Massachusetts, which has lobbied against the assessment, said the plan would weaken one of the state's strongest sectors. "It's like Florida taxing oranges," he said.
Amherst College's treasurer Peter Shea said that the idea would be "unfortunate" and that the college relies on its $1.66 billion endowment for more than one-third of its annual spending.
Other critics said the measure would result in donors essentially writing checks to the state government. "This could provoke a real backlash," said Matthew Hamill, senior vice president of the National Association of College and University Business Officers.


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NEW: Two rockets also fall on a Hezbollah stronghold in northern Lebanon
Two rockets injure at least five people, including three Syrians, in the Beirut suburb of Dahiye
Hezbollah has declared military support for Syria's government
The Lebanese interior minister calls his country's sectarian tensions "intolerable"
Four rockets struck strongholds of the militant group Hezbollah in Lebanon on Sunday, highlighting fears of sectarian tensions in the country that seem to mirror the strife in the Syrian civil war.
The first two struck a predominately Shiite Beirut suburb of Dahiye, Lebanon's state news agency reported.
One of the rockets injured five people, including three Syrians, the National News Agency reported. The number of casualties from the second one was not immediately known.
Two more rockets pounded a residential area in the northern city of al-Hermel, also a Shiite neighborhood, causing property damage, NNA reported.
Syrian rebels have shelled al-Hermel in the past, saying they are responding to military support of the Syrian regime by Hezbollah, which is a Shiite militia.
Authorities have not identified any suspects in Sunday's attacks.
Syria agrees 'in principle' to attend peace conference
Concerns that sectarian strife in Syria may trigger ethnic conflict within Lebanon's borders escalated Saturday, when Hezbollah declared it is going to war in Syria on behalf of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's regime.
Lebanon's caretaker interior minister reflected the anxiety when he visited the site of Sunday's attack, which he called "an act of sabotage to create tensions."
"God willing, the events in Syria will not spill over into Lebanon, and we hope that we will have more men with more reason because we just went over 40 years of civil war," Marwan Charbel told NNA.
At the same time, he emphasized that he does not know who is to blame for the attack.
Like Syria, Lebanon's population is divided into religious and ethnic factions, some bitterly at odds with each other.
Hezbollah is one of the largest and best armed factions. It draws most of its foreign support from Shiite-dominated Iran and from the al-Assad government in Syria, which the U.S. accuses of acting as a conduit for Tehran's weapons deliveries.
His fighters have participated unofficially in towns close to Lebanon's border alongside Syrian government troops in battles against al-Assad's opponents. On Saturday, Hezbollah Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah promised al-Assad victory with Hezbollah's help.
Nasrallah also called for his opponents in Lebanon to fight against Hezbollah on Syrian soil, hoping to divert armed conflict away from Lebanon and into the active battle field next door.
"We are fighting in Syria, so let us fight there instead and deflect Lebanon from the conflict, the fighting, the confrontations and the bloodshed," he said.
Charbel acknowledged the dangerous potential in Lebanon's rising tensions.
"We are now living in an intolerable environment."
Hezbollah leader acknowledges fighters' presence in Syria town
CNN's Nada Husseini in Beirut contributed to this report.


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Birthday Ski Day
I have a long-held birthday tradition of skiing the day away. Last year, I spent it with my new, wonderful friends who were my partners in crime at the Women's Weekend ski clinic at Deer Valley.
This year, it fell on a Monday, and I was determined to play hooky from work and go ski. I put out a note on Facebook and a few text messages, and found some willing friends. Then, a voice piped up from the next room: "Mommy, I'll go skiing with you, today!" I quickly recanted my nascent plans with friends to capitalize on some quality mommy-son time. Oh, I was so glad I did.
I was thrilled to see how quickly he sprung into action, assembling his gear, hunting high and low for Swedish Fish (priorities!) and buckling his own boots! [Seth Boots]
He insisted on being slope-ready before getting in the car. So, yes, dear reader, he rode to the mountain wearing his helmet and goggles. He was delighted by the tram-ride from the parking lot, and excited to introduce me to everyone he encountered. "This is Mommy!" he said, proudly. "It's her birthday!"
Then, he launched into Cruise Director mode (wonder where he gets that from?), instructing me on the itinerary for the day. "Mama, we are gonna do Excess (oh, how I don't ever want him to outgrow that particular nickname for Success run!) and then we are gonna ski to Candyland and then two runs on Wide West, one with the Race Course and then we can stop for lunch."
Aye, aye captain. He delighted in leading me down the hill, creating hide-and-seek games that centered on hiding behind the "Slow" signs that Ski Patrol posts on the green runs. We talked lots about pizza and French fry turns—so much so that we ate pizza and fries for lunch in Snow Park Restaurant. Then he led the surrounding tables in serenading me with Happy Birthday. And then, it was back to the hill.
This time, he insisted we ski Last Chance—and he crushed it. He made up Jedi Force Field games to play all the way down (he's a diehard Star Wars fan) and then, after we did the first part of Rosebud, tried to convince me he could ski the bottom of Little Kate. Now, dear reader, there is nothing cooler than seeing your kid eyeball a ski run, contemplate it for a moment and look over his shoulder at you to say, "Let's do it!" But Nervous Mommy won that battle. I know he could have skied it, but I worried about the fact that people would not expect a four year old making slow, deliberate turns as they whizzed down the run. "Next time!" I assured him. Of course, as we finished Rosebud, he spied some bigger kids taking a shortcut, and followed suit, arms raised, letting out a WHOOOOOOOOOO as he bombed down the hill. He then cut over to Wide West, did a few more CandyLand turns and discovered, at the bottom of the SunKid Conveyor Lift, a couch made of snow. He could not resist that, either.
When the day was done, he played at the bottom of Wide West, running around in his ski boots, using my poles to "hike" and "shovel," and generally soaking up (in equal parts) sunshine and attention. As we arrived at the Tram stop turnaround under Snow Park, we were greeted by his favorite ski teacher, Greg, who had spent a well-earned day off skiing with a friend. Seth insisted they ride the tram with us (their car was parked in a walkable spot, but they couldn't refuse)…and he boasted to them about all the runs he took me on. When I mentioned the Little Kate debate, Greg nodded, grinned and said, "Bari Nan, he's ready." Ok, but am I?


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Nitin Ghanekar reports in Hindustan times, June 10, 2013
Since we are so close to the plant, we fear that we might be displaced.
SACHIN WAGH DHARE, a Dhanivare resident
JAITAPUR/MUMBAI: Residents of Dhanivare village are a worried lot. Given the proximity of their hamlet to the proposed Jaitapur nuclear power plant site (JNPP), the village falls in a range of 0 to 2 km distance from the plant, which makes it a part of the plant's exclusion zone.
A nuclear plant is supposed to have an exclusion zone of 1.6 km around the nuclear reactors, making this area uninhabitable. That the JNPP site can be accessed from Dhanivare village on foot within five minutes makes the hamlet's proximity to the site clear. But the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) seems to have forgotten this tiny hamlet when claiming that that no house would be displaced while creating the exclusion zone.
When HT contacted additional chief engineer of JNPP SG Galgali, and asked him about the fate of Dhanivare, he said, "The nuclear reactors at JNPP would be located along the shore in a northsouth direction near the Rajapur bay lighthouse. They would be located in such a way that no village falls in the 1.6kms exclusion zone."
However, a report from the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) states otherwise. Recently, under the Right to Information Act, Mumbai residents Premanand Tivarkar and Dr Bhikaji Waghdhare obtained a site selection committee report dated September 2002. The report detailing the population in villages around the Jaitapur site says, "Dhanivade, a hamlet of Madban, falls within the 1.6 km exclusion zone and has an estimated population of 135."
Galgali said, "The report might have stated that the hamlet is in the exclusion zone, but the positioning of the plant will not displace its residents."
Residents of Dhanivare said that the NPCIL's attempts to encroach on their mango orchards might be their way of pressurising them to relocate. "We never received any notices from NPCIL regarding land acquisition or any exclusion zone. As we are so close to the plant, we fear we might be displaced," said Sachin Waghdhare, a resident of Dhanivare.
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Boundary wall built by NPCIL for Jaitapur power plant passes through mango groves that are a source of livelihood for an entire village
JAITAPUR/MUMBAI: Even as French nuclear giant Areva, officials from Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) and Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) met to work out a financial package that would fund two 1,650 megawatt reactors at Jaitapur, residents of Dhanivare village near the plant site have alleged that there is a quiet attempt by NPCIL to encroach on village land not marked for acquisition.
Dhanivare is a hamlet of less than 200 people located within a 2-kilometre distance from the proposed Jaitapur nuclear power plant (JNPP). The residents of the village, many of who own mango orchards, have alleged that NPCIL and their sub-contractors have been trespassing on their land — marked as 'survey no. 119' — and are trying to encroach on it to build an unfinished boundary wall outside the plant site. This has allegedly been going on for over two years.
Survey no. 119 was not a part of the land acquired by the Ratnagiri district administration for JNPP. It did not feature in the list of notified lands to be acquired for JNPP, published by the Konkan administrative division in the Ratnagiri edition of Tarun Bharat newspaper on January 10, 2007. Current district collector Rajeev Jadhav also attested to this. The land in question is home to around 500 mango trees that serve as a source of livelihood for Dhanivare residents.
Recent developments in the area are contrary to NPCIL's claims that villagers' livelihood would not be snatched away due to the project.
Though the issue dates back over two years, a fortnight ago, residents said that NPCIL officials arrived at the land in question with a bulldozer and civil supplies in an effort to continue work on the incomplete wall. "There was a wedding in the hamlet so many of us were away. When we returned to our orchards, we saw that a few people had entered our property and were trying to carry out civil work. We protested and drove them away," said Sachin Waghdhare, a resident of Dhanivare who owns close to 150 mango trees and earns between Rs50,000 and Rs1,00,000 from it annually. Even before this, villagers found paint markings running across orchards, starting from the unfinished wall, right up to the pathway to orchards. "The paint markings indicated that they (NPCIL) want to encroach into our villages. If this happens, all of us would lose our livelihoods," he added.
Bhikaji Waghdhare, the sarpanch of Madban gram panchayat, of which Dhanivare is a part, sent a letter on May 31 informing the district collector about the markings and tree felling. When HT contacted Ratnagiri collector Rajeev Jadhav, he said, "I have not yet seen such a letter, but if NPCIL is encroaching on land not meant to be acquired for JNPP, we will follow the rule of law to take action."
Villagers claim the issue dates back to December 2010, when the NPCIL started construction of a wall that was to pass through the mango orchards. Back then, villagers had protested against NPCIL's activities and had even sent a complaint to the then collector of Ratnagiri and to the Sakhari Nate police station, alerting them about this issue. Through sustained protests they managed to stop the construction. Later, in 2011, Mumbai resident Dr Bhikaji Waghdhare, 74, a native of Madban, filed a writ petition in the Bombay high court. The court had found the petition to be substantive but asked Dr Waghdhare to pursue the case at the local district court in Ratnagiri. Owing to ill-health, Dr Waghdhare did not pursue the case. He owns 0.60 hectares of land that bears 160 mango trees, 40 toddy palm trees and one well. "I sought survey maps under right to information (RTI) act and they indicate that the area where NPCIL is trying to carry out work is survey no. 119," said Dr Waghdhare. HT is in possession of those maps. Besides, in a reply to an RTI application filed by Mumbai resident Premanand Tiwarkar, NPCIL admitted, that survey no. 119 was not acquired for JNPP.
HT mailed a detailed questionnaire to NPCIL, sent text messages to officials and also tried to contact senior officials to seek their response, but there was no reply.
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Alexander was an inevitable choice to be Obama's laureate. Like Obama, Alexander is an establishment figure-a professor at Yale, a Pulitzer Prize finalist--who is very conscious of the ways she does not fit the usual establishment image--she is a black woman in a field once dominated by white men. Like him, too, she has challenged the establishment by joining it, rather than fighting it....So the whole idea of an inaugural poem is bad because a poet must be a rebel artist? Or was it just the combination of the inaugural platform and the choice of a poet by paper credentials and diversity factors that have nothing to do with whether the person can transport the throng with spoken word?
But poetry is a matter of having your own words, not of having words for others; and the weakness of Alexander's work is precisely its consciousness of obligation. Her poetic superego leads her to affirm piously, rather than question or challenge. This weakness is precisely what made her a perfect, an all too perfect, choice for inaugural poet....
[I]t was no surprise to hear Alexander begin her poem today with a cliché ("Each day we go about our business"), before going on to tell the nation "I know there's something better down the road"; and pose the knotty question, "What if the mightiest word is 'love'?"; and conclude with a classic instance of elegant variation: "on the brink, on the brim, on the cusp." The poem's argument was as hard to remember as its language; it dissolved at once into the circumambient solemnity. Alexander has reminded us... that the poet's place is not on the platform but in the crowd, that she should speak not for the people but to them.
Yesterday, live-blogging since 6:04 a.m., I abruptly shut the television off after a few lines of the poem. I'd put up with a lot of talking heads blathering, crowds of people standing or walking around, dignitaries getting in and out of cars, but I couldn't put up with that.
12:28: "Someone is stitching up a hem"... someone is inflicting poetry on us.That was it for me. In the comments, Amba said:
I really wish they had had the balls to choose a rapper to deliver the inaugural poem. It took me a long time to get used to it, but now I think rap is where the living poetry's gone. (Only 2 decades late, me. LOL.) Of course a lot of it's bad or gross, but some of it is really, really good, forceful and inventive. I don't know rappers well enough to say who it should have been, but imagine -- it could've been memorable.I agreed. This — not something from Yale — is the poetry real people — in crowds — listen to today. It would have been exciting, surprising. It would have thrilled us or at least amused us with humorous rhymes. We did get the Reverend Joseph Lowery inserting a little, very simple, rap-like poetry into his benediction:
when black will not be asked to get in backBut those weren't startling rhymes. We were just startled to hear them in a prayer.
when brown can stick around
when yellow will be mellow
when the red man can get ahead, man
and when white will embrace what is right
Now, Rush Limbaugh thought Lowery and Alexander were the highlight of the inauguration. Surely, Lowery's poem-within-a-prayer was the most memorable thing we heard yesterday, but how could that thudding poem have delighted him?
ALEXANDER: Each day we go about our business, walking past each other, catching each other's eyes, or not, about to speak, or speaking. All about us is noise. All about us is noise and bramble, thorn and din, each one of our ancestors on our tongues. Someone is stitching up a hem, darning a hole in a uniform, patching a tire, repairing the things in need of repair. Someone is trying to make music somewhere with a pair of wooden spoons on an oil drum, with cello, boom box, harmonica, voice.Ha ha. That was the funniest thing I heard all day yesterday. Don't you think more than half of the people listening to Alexander read her poem started thinking: Why did the chicken cross the road?
RUSH: Boom box? Boom box at a presidential inauguration? Snerdley, this is not torture. This is not torture. This is hilarious. Somebody, somewhere, thought this was exceptional. You have to understand, somebody thought that this was brilliant. It's a code. I don't understand it. [ADDED: At this point Rush adopts Alexander's serious- academic reading style.] Today there's a street outside. On that street are cars. And in those cars are people with music on their iPods. And they listen. And the children in the back of the car, who are also on the road, may or may not be in their child safety seats, in which case the driver will be arrested and the child taken away. When the car gets to its destination, it may run out of gas. If it runs out of gas, it's obviously a gas guzzler, and if it's a gas guzzler, then we need to harness the energy of the sun and punish the SOB driving the gas guzzler. If the car gets to its destination with plenty of gas left in the tank, we give it a bonus of additional markers at Walmart for the day after Christmas, which is how today was planned. And after we go to Walmart and pick up some of the lead paint that is made with our children in mind, imported from China, we will then have a meeting with the Iranians, who will love us, and they will get in their car, will also be on their road, and their road shall never end until they have nuclear weapons. I'm sorry. If I can do it, it isn't art. Here. We got another bite.
ALEXANDER: A farmer considers the changing sky. A teacher says, "Take out your pencils. Begin." We encounter each other in words, words spiny or smooth, whispered or declaimed, words to consider, reconsider. We cross dirt roads and highways that mark the will of someone and then others who said, "I need to see what's on the other side. I know there's something better down the road."
RUSH: And when we get to the end of the road, with the person driving the guzzler, with the perhaps or not perhaps child safety seats in the back, we will then know the answer to the question, which came first, the chicken or the egg? And why did the egg cross the road to see something better down the road. But could the egg have crossed the road without the chicken? These are depth questions. And only President Obama has the answers. Cookie, get me more of this. Two sound bites from Elizabeth Alexander are simply not enough. Get me more.


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At 8 a.m. EDT, the Miami-based Hurricane Center said Sandy's top sustained winds were 75 miles per hour (120 km per hour), making it a weak Category 1 hurricane.
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2. tap "Enable" next to the "data compression proxy" experiment (it's the first one right now)
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Guys, does anyone know why I can't post more than three pics from imageshack?
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There are no restrictions set up on this site to stop pictures from being linked from anywhere. Maybe there is some sort of limit Imageshack places on shared images.
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Cisco, Ericsson partner to build and sell next-gen networks
The companies will initially focus on products and services for carriers, combining Ericsson's radio access, mobility and operations support systems products and services with Cisco's IP networking equipment.
Later, they expect to codevelop enterprise mobile networking systems and platforms for the Internet of Things.
Ericsson staff will begin selling Cisco products immediately, and the partnership will bring Ericsson an additional US$1 billion in annual revenue by 2018, President and CEO Hans Vestberg said Monday in a conference call with analysts.
"The choice was make, buy or partner, and here partner was clearly the only way forward," he said.
Cisco expects a similar revenue boost from the deal. CEO Chuck Robbins said the company sees strategic partnerships as being "as important to our future as we have historically viewed M&A activity -- not to say that we won't do both."
As to the question why partner with Ericsson rather than merge, he said: "It allows us to bring the best from both sides and it allows us to act now."
The companies have been planning the partnership in secret for about a year. Over the weekend, they informed three of their biggest customers, Vodafone, AT&T and Verizon Communications, and said the response was positive.
For Ericsson, the gains will come from adding additional IP routing capabilities to its portfolio. "We want to build a network management system that will join it all together," said Westberg.
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First time coming out to Wine Country? It can be overwhelming to navigate logistics; etiquette; price expectations; food offerings etc. during the pandemic. Here's some general tips to make your day something to remember:
-Due to the current Covid crisis appointments will be required and wineries cannot accommodate anything more than groups of 6 at a time. Most wineries that close at 4-5 p.m. will have a last tasting scheduled at 3-3:30 p.m. so it's generally not possible to schedule a last minute drop in or tasting beyond that point. The handful of wineries that stay open till 6 p.m. will have a last tasting scheduled at 4:30-5 p.m.
When you're up in Howell Mountain make sure to visit Steve up at Bravante Vineyards. It is still possible to have a unique boutique experience without breaking the bank. I find the price to quality ratio to be one of the best in Napa Valley. You won't regret it!! My favorite is their Cabernet Franc. More info at the website below:
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John is the best driver I've ever had in the Napa/Sonoma region. He is extremely knowledgeable, professional, courteous and kind. He picked up our picnic lunch while we were at a winery and while we were at the second winery, he set up a beautiful picnic table for us with plates, placemats, etc. He could answer all our questions about the region, agriculture, etc. He was also very helpful with the itinerary, timing, etc. and suggested a wonderful winery that we truly loved. He made my mom's big 70 birthday very special! He's the only driver we will ever use again!
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I've been to wine country quite a bit and there's no shortage of bad drivers. (Picture it, one time we were having lunch at a fancy grocery that had outdoor picnic benches and one driver came and sat with us and started talking! We were there to catch up with each other, it was so odd. Another time a driver was practicing his comedy routine. All I can do is shake my head). But John! John was PERFECT. He was better than perfect. He was polite, considerate, accommodating when a plan changed, and just lovely to be around. My search for drivers in the wine country is over. Can't say enough good things. You won't be disappointed.
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We do have a 4-hour minimum. There are no other taxes or fees. Gratuity is not included and at your discretion. The only surcharge is a 3% one if paying by credit card. That's it!!
Long-distance pickups to San Francisco, Oakland, Sacramento or Santa Rosa incur an additional $60 fee. Weekday pickups in San Francisco are not offered at this time.
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Owner John Kopilow began his wine journey in 2005 while working in the tasting room at Chimney Rock Winery. He caught the wine bug and decided to apply his wine knowledge to the wine tour and transportation world. He worked for a larger Sonoma wine tour company from 2007 to 2014 eventually becoming a top chauffeur and Chauffeur Manager from 2012 to 2014. He then became an independent operator in 2014 and is now the sole proprietor of Napa Sonoma Blend Wine Tours as well as the sister company Bacchus Wine Experiences.
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Objectivity-Our only mission is to provide you with the type of experience you desire from the beginning wine novice to the seasoned connoisseur. Through our wine country relationships established over 12 years we can provide you with access to wineries you wouldn't otherwise have known about; We do NOT take any financial consideration from ANY wineries. Our only satisfaction is connecting you with the type of day you want. This is our ironclad policy.
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-Picnicking at wineries is generally prohibited so best to schedule a sit down lunch somewhere else unless the winery offers a food/wine pairing.
-Be aware that tastings are exclusively outside and conditions in the afternoon can be anywhere from the 80s in temperature to the mid 90s from May to October. Best to plan for afternoon tastings in the southern napa valley or southern sonoma where it can be cooler
-Tasting fees in Napa will average from $45 pp on up. Also bottle prices can range from $35-300. Club signups will avoid some tasting fees but keep these costs in mind when booking a Napa visit. Sonoma County is still in the $25-$45 pp range for tasting fees depending on the experience and bottle prices range from $20-175. The policy for refunding tastings with purchases is also much more liberal in Sonoma than in Napa Valley. This does not mean quality is better in one area than the other or that one is more greedy than the other. These are the general costs and worth thinking about when planning a wine country visit.
-Tipping in tasting rooms is generally not expected (though appreciated). Wine club signups and purchases are a way to show how much you enjoyed the experience if someone did a good job. So if you feel like tipping feel free but it is not a common practice.


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Challenging Stereotypes: Understanding and Addressing "Slutty Girl Problems"
The term "slut" has been used historically as a derogatory label to shame and stigmatize women who are perceived as engaging in sexual behavior or expressing their sexuality openly. This label, often accompanied by judgment and prejudice, contributes to what some refer to as "slutty girl problems." In this essay, we will explore the concept of "slutty girl problems," challenge harmful stereotypes, and discuss how society can address these issues with empathy and understanding.
1. **The Problem of Slut-Shaming:**
"Slutty girl problems" arise from the pervasive issue of slut-shaming, which is the act of criticizing, stigmatizing, or condemning women for their perceived sexual behavior or choices. This judgmental behavior can manifest in various ways, including name-calling, victim-blaming, or social exclusion.
2. **Double Standards:**
One of the central issues contributing to "slutty girl problems" is the existence of double standards. Society often holds women to different sexual standards than men. While men may be praised for their sexual conquests, women can face condemnation for similar behavior, reinforcing a culture of inequality.
3. **Impact on Mental Health:**
"Slutty girl problems" can have a severe impact on the mental health and self-esteem of women who experience slut-shaming. The shame and guilt associated with this judgment can lead to anxiety, depression, and a negative self-image.
4. **Barriers to Sexual Empowerment:**
Slut-shaming can deter women from exploring and embracing their sexuality. This can create barriers to sexual empowerment, self-discovery, and healthy relationships.
5. **Promoting Consent and Choice:**
Encouraging open conversations about consent and choice is essential in addressing "slutty girl problems." It is crucial to emphasize that women have the agency to make choices about their bodies and their sexual lives without judgment.
6. **Challenging Stereotypes:**
Challenging stereotypes related to female sexuality is key to combating "slutty girl problems." It's essential to recognize that women's choices about their bodies and sexual expression should be respected, regardless of societal norms or labels.
7. **Education and Awareness:**
Comprehensive sex education programs that teach consent, healthy relationships, and the importance of respecting diverse sexual choices can help combat slut-shaming and promote a more inclusive and respectful society.
8. **Supportive Communities:**
Creating supportive communities where women can discuss their experiences without fear of judgment is essential. This can provide a safe space for dialogue, empathy, and healing.
"Slutty girl problems" are not the result of women's choices or behavior but rather a consequence of a society that perpetuates harmful stereotypes and double standards. Addressing these problems requires a collective effort to challenge judgment, promote consent and choice, and create a more inclusive and empathetic culture. By fostering understanding and support for women's sexual autonomy, we can work towards a world where women are free to express their sexuality without shame or stigma, leading to healthier, more fulfilling lives for all.
Understanding Challenges in Female Sexual Satisfaction
Sexual satisfaction is a complex and deeply personal aspect of human life. While many women experience sexual pleasure and orgasm regularly, some may encounter challenges in reaching sexual climax. It's essential to recognize that female sexual response varies greatly among individuals, and there are numerous factors that can contribute to difficulties in achieving orgasm. This essay delves into some of the common reasons why some women may face challenges in reaching sexual satisfaction and offers insights into potential solutions.
1. **Physical Factors:**
a. **Lack of Stimulation:** Adequate sexual stimulation, particularly clitoral stimulation, is essential for many women to achieve orgasm. The absence of sufficient or appropriate stimulation can hinder the process.
b. **Medical Conditions:** Certain medical conditions, such as diabetes, hormonal imbalances, or neurological issues, can affect sexual response and make it more challenging to reach orgasm.
c. **Medications:** Some medications, including certain antidepressants or antihypertensives, can have side effects that impact sexual function, including orgasm.
2. **Psychological Factors:**
a. **Stress and Anxiety:** High levels of stress and anxiety can interfere with sexual arousal and orgasm. Finding ways to manage stress and create a relaxed environment is essential.
b. **Performance Pressure:** Feeling pressured to orgasm or meet certain expectations can create anxiety and make it more challenging to reach climax.
c. **Past Trauma:** Experiences of sexual trauma or abuse can have lasting psychological effects and create barriers to sexual pleasure and satisfaction.
3. **Emotional Factors:**
a. **Lack of Emotional Connection:** An emotional connection and trust with a partner are often crucial for many women to feel safe and comfortable enough to achieve orgasm.
b. **Relationship Issues:** Relationship conflicts, dissatisfaction, or unresolved issues can spill over into the bedroom and affect sexual satisfaction.
4. **Sociocultural Factors:**
a. **Limited Sexual Education:** Inadequate sexual education and misconceptions about female sexuality can impact a woman's understanding of her own body and pleasure.
b. **Cultural and Religious Beliefs:** Sociocultural norms and religious beliefs may influence sexual attitudes and practices, potentially affecting a woman's ability to explore her sexuality openly.
Solutions and Approaches:
1. **Communication:** Open and honest communication with a partner about desires, preferences, and needs is essential. Partners can work together to create a supportive and comfortable sexual environment.
2. **Self-Exploration:** Self-exploration, including masturbation, can help women understand their bodies and what brings them pleasure. This knowledge can be shared with a partner.
3. **Therapeutic Support:** Seeking support from a therapist or counselor specializing in sexual health can be beneficial, particularly when issues are rooted in psychological or emotional factors.
4. **Medical Consultation:** If medical conditions or medication side effects are suspected to be contributing to difficulties with orgasm, consulting a healthcare provider is advisable.
5. **Relaxation Techniques:** Practicing relaxation techniques, such as mindfulness, deep breathing, or yoga, can help manage stress and anxiety that may be interfering with sexual response.
Challenges in achieving sexual satisfaction and orgasm among women are not uncommon and can result from a combination of physical, psychological, emotional, and sociocultural factors. Understanding and addressing these factors, both individually and within the context of a supportive and communicative relationship, are essential steps toward enhancing female sexual well-being. Every person's sexual journey is unique, and seeking professional guidance or engaging in open dialogue with a partner can contribute to a more fulfilling and satisfying sexual experience.
Spicing Up Your Sex Life: Exploring Passion and Intimacy
Maintaining a fulfilling and exciting sex life is a fundamental aspect of a healthy and intimate relationship. Over time, however, it's common for couples to experience periods of routine or diminished passion. The good news is that there are countless ways to reignite the flames of desire and keep the spark alive. In this essay, we will explore various strategies and tips for spicing up your sex life, fostering intimacy, and nurturing the emotional and physical connection between partners.
Communication and Connection:
1. **Open Communication:**
Effective communication is the foundation of a satisfying sex life. Talk openly and honestly with your partner about your desires, fantasies, and boundaries. Encourage your partner to do the same.
2. **Emotional Connection:**
Emotional intimacy is a powerful aphrodisiac. Spend quality time together, engage in deep conversations, and express your love and appreciation for each other regularly.
3. **Quality Time:**
Prioritize quality time together outside of the bedroom. Engage in activities you both enjoy, create memorable experiences, and nurture your emotional bond.
Variety and Exploration:
4. **Experiment with New Techniques:**
Be adventurous and open to trying new techniques or positions in the bedroom. Exploring different ways to pleasure each other can reignite excitement and passion.
5. **Fantasies and Role-Play:**
Share your sexual fantasies with your partner and consider incorporating role-play or scenarios into your lovemaking to fulfill these desires.
6. **Toys and Accessories:**
Introducing sex toys or accessories into your intimate encounters can add novelty and excitement. Be sure to choose items that both partners are comfortable with.
Spontaneity and Surprise:
7. **Surprise Your Partner:**
Plan surprises for your partner to keep the excitement alive. Unexpected romantic gestures or spontaneous encounters can be incredibly arousing.
8. **Date Nights:**
Schedule regular date nights or weekends away to create an opportunity for romance and intimacy outside of your daily routines.
Self-Care and Health:
9. **Exercise and Diet:**
Regular exercise and a balanced diet can boost energy levels, improve mood, and enhance physical stamina—all of which contribute to a healthier sex life.
10. **Stress Management:**
Find healthy ways to manage stress, as excessive stress can negatively impact libido and sexual performance. Practices like meditation, yoga, or relaxation techniques can help.
11. **Regular Check-ups:**
Keep up with regular health check-ups and address any physical or emotional health issues promptly. Treating underlying concerns can positively impact your sex life.
Spicing up your sex life is an ongoing journey that requires effort, communication, and a willingness to explore and evolve together as a couple. Remember that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to intimacy, and what works best for you may be different from other couples. The key is to maintain a strong emotional connection, prioritize open communication, and be receptive to each other's desires and needs. By embracing variety, spontaneity, and self-care, you can continue to nurture the passion and intimacy that drew you together in the first place, ensuring a fulfilling and satisfying sex life for years to come.
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August 30, 2006
Box.net Lite - File Hosting With Less Limitations
I've written about Box.net, a service that provides 1 GB of free online storage. To increase the adoption, Box.net has released a new service called Box.net Lite, that allows you to upload a file of up to 10 MB and get a direct link.
You can upload any kind of file and there are no traffic limitations. You don't have to register, although you have to provide an email address, so that if you decide you need to manage your uploaded files, you can sign in for a Box.net account. If you don't want to do that, email@example.com seems to work.
For photos, you also get a thumbnail, so you just have to copy-paste the code into your blog. I think this service is a good replacement for All you can upload: you don't have options for resizing, but you can do that with any image editor, and you can upload more than photos.
If you upload audio files (I've tried only with MP3 files), Box.net offers you a very slick Flash player, so you can embed it into your blog.
All in all, this is a very good file hosting service if you don't have a domain or you don't want to pay for the traffic.
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you were looking for a good replacement for all-you-can-upload? aaa no, i see, all-you-can-upload is just for images.ReplyDelete
Funny, that the 2 webpages (box.net/lite and allyoucanupload.webshots.com) are looking similar (same blue and 3 "boxes")
- AnonymousAugust 30, 2006 at 7:52 AM
aaa no Philippe, they are very different! You see, Box.net has 3 boxes, but they are "steps", each one with different information, and the background is blue. all-you-can-upload has 3 boxes, each one for a file, the bg is white and there are more information in the pageReplyDelete
aaa but right now box.net/lite seems to be not accepting uploads.ReplyDelete
Box.net/lite is temporarily not accepting uploads. Thanks for your interest.
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- AnonymousJune 27, 2007 at 9:48 AM
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Even though it has been a long haul since the recession, it's nice to see more optimism as we close out this year and head into a new one. A November 2014 report by Kiplinger asserts that economic momentum is back on track. Growth is projected to continue at a 3 percent rate, consumer confidence is gaining strongly, hiring is on the rise, and job openings are at a near record level.
According to earlier studies from Forbes Insights, many entrepreneurs and small businesses not only feel the lessons learned during the past few years have helped them survive, but the recession also exposed flaws in their business strategies that they were able to fix. Here are some recommended strategic planning initiatives, culled from multiple studies, that you can apply to your business in the New Year:
Better Cash-Flow Controls: Obviously, falling income over the past years put additional pressure on small business cash flow. Some companies turned to cutbacks over boosting financial reserves; others focused on reducing overhead and expenses. But you need a balanced strategy, along with new lines of credit and financing.
More Focus on Strategic Planning: Small business owners now recognize the importance of planning amid the new economic environment and want to spend more time doing it. Less than half indicated they had a strategy in place during the recession, or to guide growth during the coming recovery period. This should be core for you.
Fight for More Government and Policy Support: Small businesses now believe they have played a key role in the U.S. economic recovery, but in spite of, rather than assisted by, support from the federal government. You can join the fight for action, particularly for even higher Small Business Administration (SBA) loan limits.
Continue to Increase Operating Efficiencies: A majority of small business leaders intend to be more aggressive going forward by implementing a range of actions to advance their businesses. Many cited a greater focus on cost cutting and efficiency as the number two step to achieving growth, with increasing sales still number one. See where you can maximize this type of profit.
Add New Revenue Streams and More Aggressive Marketing: At the same time, most small businesses plan to spend more on digital marketing in the year ahead, and pursuing new revenue streams is seen as a top priority for transforming bottom line profits. This approach will help you diversify and broaden your business's product lines and services.
Grab Market Share from Competitors: A large majority of respondents to these studies acknowledged that the old way of doing business no longer works and that they need to find new ways to take advantage of market opportunities. Many are planning to be more aggressive in grabbing market share from competitors, and you should, too.
If small businesses tackle these initiatives, we will be supporting economists' forecast and moving the U.S. economy toward a self-sustaining and continuing economic expansion. A healthy manufacturing sector, likely to gain even more strength in 2015, is creating an impetus to invest. Recent drops in gas prices are now extending to diesel and even home heating oil.
The National Federation of Independent Business's Small Business Optimism Index is now up to 96.1, and is working its way back to pre-recession levels. This was led by a modest increase in the net percent of owners who plan to increase capital spending and more who expect higher sales in the next few months. But overall, small business owners are still looking for more clear direction to drive their optimism.
My take on all this is that entrepreneurs are seeing some light at the end of the tunnel, and the light is no longer a freight train heading straight at them. We always learn more when times are tough, and we should come away with more strength and determination, as well as real results. It's time to soak up the optimism, do some real financial planning, and push the limits on all business fronts.
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"My biological clock is ticking." The phrase typically pops up in movies about middle-aged women who want to start a family before menopause makes it impossible. But a new study published May 23 in PLoS ONE indicates that another clock may also be important for females trying to conceive: the one that regulates our waking and sleeping cycles.
A strong body of evidence links daily wake-sleep cycles to feminine reproductive cycles. When scientists remove a female mouse's suprachiasmatic nucleus—the pacemaker in her brain that regulates daily circadian rhythms—her estrous cycle ceases, and she becomes infertile. In human females, working night shifts and frequently traveling across time zones has been associated with menstrual irregularities, reduced fertility and a greater number of negative pregnancy outcomes such as low birth weight, preterm birth and miscarriage.
But "one of the issues with these epidemiological studies," says Keith Summa, a medical and doctoral student at Northwestern University, "is that there are other factors associated with shift work that may also be playing a role." For example, women who work night shifts also tend to sleep less. "Our study provides stronger evidence that reproductive problems are due to circadian disruption itself," Summa says.
Summa and his colleagues divided a group of 48 inseminated female mice into three groups. Then they fiddled with the rodents' sleep patterns by changing the lighting conditions in the cages. The control mice experienced a normal light-dark cycle: 12 hours of "daylight" and 12 hours of "nighttime," on a set schedule that never wavered.
The researchers shifted the light-dark cycles for the two less-fortunate groups of mice. In one cage, the morning lights went on progressively later; mice began the experiment with a "daytime" of 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., but then after five days, researchers shifted the light forward by six hours, so that daytime would last from noon to midnight instead. The five-day period allowed the mice to adjust to each new schedule before it shifted again.
In the third cage, mice received the reverse treatment: the lights were turned on progressively earlier. For these mice, if "daytime" started at 6 a.m. during the first five-day period, it would begin at midnight during the next period, and so on.
The five-day shifts occurred over 25 days. By the end, 90 percent of the mice that were kept on a consistent light-dark schedule carried full-term pregnancies. In contrast, mice exposed to daylight that shifted forward had successful pregnancies 50 percent of the time, and the animals exposed to daylight that shifted backward had a success rate of only 22 percent.
"The degree to which it affected fertility was surprising," says Tamara Varcoe, who studies circadian rhythms at the University of Adelaide in Australia and was not involved with the research. "They show very profound effects just from doing a relatively minor intervention." She and Summa agree that the next step is to determine exactly when and why the fertility losses occur.
"We didn't see evidence of late loss of pregnancy, suggesting effects are occurring early on," Summa notes. He suggested that maybe the circadian disruptions prevent embryos from implanting in the uterine wall.
Last year, Varcoe's lab disrupted the circadian rhythms of pregnant rats, but didn't observe fertility impacts. Importantly, Varcoe's group began adjusting the light-dark cycle after the rats were confirmed pregnant, whereas Summa's group began immediately after insemination. Varcoe agrees that the fertility losses that Summa observed may be due to embryo implantation problems.
"Clocks appear in all the tissues of our bodies," Varcoe explains. "Rhythmic clock genes are expressed in pregnant and non-pregnant uteri, but we don't really know what they do. There are many other factors that a fetus gets exposed to, including hormonal rhythms from the mother."
So should a pregnant mother quit working the night shift, or stop flying cross-country? Not so fast: it's not easy to translate results from animal models into medical advice for people, says Michael Katz, a doctor who works for March of Dimes (which helped to fund the study). Human and mouse reproductive cycles are similar—both species have estrous cycles that are guided by the circadian clock—but there are subtle differences. Mouse estrous cycles last only four days, for example, and mice do not menstruate.
Nevertheless, the results suggest that "if a woman is working at unusual hours, and is trying to get pregnant and can't, perhaps this is something she should look into," Katz says. He says that women can still work night shifts and have healthy pregnancies-- the main thing is to be consistent.
Summa agrees. "What we can suggest," he says, "is that for women who are trying to conceive, it's probably beneficial to maintain good sleep cycles. They should go to sleep at about the same time every day, and get plenty of sleep." And because circadian disruptions have been linked to many health problems—including obesity and diabetes, bipolar behaviors, and depression—that may be good medical advice for everyone.


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Aston Martin Cygnet Concept (2010)
Aston Martin Cygnet Concept
Aston Martin today releases the first official images of the 'Cygnet' – a new luxury commuter concept car.
The Cygnet concept represents a creative, environmentally conscious solution, being small, yet with presence – and highly fuel efficient, now combined with the prestige of Aston Martin's luxury brand ownership.
Work on the concept is ongoing and will continue into 2010 when it is hoped that it will become a production reality initially available to Aston Martin customers in the UK and Europe.


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Al?xes in the news
Alex Halderman, University of Michigan computer security professor and my best friend from childhood (see previous Shtetl-Optimized coverage here and here), has been in the news again, with a new Internet anti-censorship system called Telex that he co-developed with Ian Goldberg, Eric Wustrow, and Scott Wolchok (see, e.g., here, here, here for more info). Basically, Telex would let interested governments or ISPs help the citizens of (say) China or Iran access content that their governments are trying to block. Having gotten hold of the Telex software (say, from a friend), the Chinese or Iranian websurfer would access an innocuous-looking website, but insert cryptographic tags into its HTTPS requests to alert an ISP along the way (not an ISP inside China or Iran) that it wanted to activate the anti-censorship service.
If you happen to be a high-level official at the State Department or a three-letter agency, or a wealthy philanthropist, I can think of few smarter things you could do than to support this kind of effort. The system that Alex and his collaborators envision wouldn't be trivial to deploy, but it's certainly cheaper than aircraft carriers.
Meanwhile, in other Al?x news, my cousin Alix Genter was splashed across the cover of Philadelphia Daily News this morning (you can read the accompanying article here). What happened is that the owner of a bridal store in New Jersey called "Here Comes the Bride" refused to sell Alix a wedding dress, after finding out that Alix plans to marry another woman in New York State. So now supporters of gay rights are having a field day with Here Comes the Bride's Yelp page.
I wish both of these Al?xes the best, as they work toward a better world in their different ways.


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Cadbury the Rabbit
Until one has loved an animal a part of one's soul remains unawakened. — Anatole France
An FMS Parent has kindly gifted us with a wonderful new addition: a sweet and handsome rabbit named Cadbury. Cadbury is living the dream life in the outdoor classroom, eating lots of carrots and hay and snacking on basil leaves and fresh strawberries.
The students were taught to treat Cadbury with respect and gentleness, and they love to give him soft pets and feed him treats. They are becoming the best of friends!
Many flowers, fruits and vegetables are in full bloom, making it the perfect place for both students and rabbit. The students are also learning about carpenter bees and other insects who have made the garden their home, and we have even spotting a hummingbird's nest! Hopefully we'll catch a glimpse of the colorful bird soon.
Elsewhere on the FMS campus, E3 is planting a beautiful backyard garden, E5 is growing herbs such as chives, basil and spearmint in old chinese takeout boxes for an "upcycling" project, and E4 has planted a salsa garden, complete with tomatoes, onions, garlic and cilantro! We sure do love to be outdoors!
See more pictures of Cadbury and the children and the outdoor classroom here!


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In June I posted about my Hot Shoe Audio Mount which allowed me to put my Zoom H2 audio recorder on top of my DSLR… and I also had this to say:
The nice thing about the "Nikon DIY GPS Holder" I printed was that I can see it being a generic part I can modify in the future. I can easily import the STL file into Google Sketchup and built on top of it
Well, in the past few months I've done a lot more in OpenSCAD than in Sketchup, so I wanted an OpenSCAD version of this thing, so while you can still grab the original Nikon DIY GPS Holder, there's a new derivative, the Hot Shoe Mount, which features the OpenSCAD code.
But what can do you with this OpenSCAD stuff? How about combining it with other OpenSCAD scripts so you can mount a Brain Slug on your camera? ;)


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|A factory-made Battenburg Cake - 2011 - four panels
|Battenburg Cake - 1898 - nine panels
|Battenburg Cake- 1903 - nine panels
|Battenburg cake from Richard Bond, The Ship's Baker (London: 1923).
|Richard Bond from the frontispiece of his book Sea Cookery (London: 1910).
|Battenburg Cakes - 1936? - twenty- five panels!
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|Frederick Vine's signature and book plate.
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Mageri Series, Book #3
Almost one year ago, a Mage attacked Silver and changed the course of her destiny.
Immortals exist, and now she is one of them.
Within the dark and supernatural city of Cognito, Silver is living under the watchful eye of her Ghuardian and dating her mortal enemy. Neither man can protect her from a dark secret, one buried within the content of a box. As rival factions struggle to gain control, she finds herself in the middle of a centuries –old feud that threatens to drive a wedge between her and Logan Cross, the man who intends to seduce her.
In an explosive turn of events, one life is saved and another is forever altered. Can Silver trust those around her, or are they hiding a dark secret of their own?


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Another giant of an album from one of the most prominent and respected Irish bands performing today. Patrick Street's sixth recording, Made In Cork, brings together all the best elements of the genre: virtuosic fiddle and accordion playing (Kevin Burke, Jackie Daly), poignant songs (Andy Irvine), inventive guitar rhythms (Ged Foley), intricate arrangements, and a great selection of tunes.
Included are two sets of polkas performed in seamless duet by polka masters Burke & Daly, sweet combinations of double jigs, slip jigs, hornpipes, reels, and slides played pure and clean, and four songs by Andy Irvine, with backing vocals from Ged Foley. The album is quiet yet powerful, a refined and refreshing performance that's as real as it gets.


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Block Island, pear-shaped island coextensive with the town (township) of New Shoreham (inc. 1672), Washington county, southern Rhode Island, U.S., between Block Island Sound and the Atlantic Ocean. Lying about 9 miles (14 km) south of the mainland, it is about 6 miles (10 km) long and 3.5 miles (5.5 km) wide and has a land area of 10 square miles (25 square km). Originally called Manisses ("Manitou's Little Island") by Narragansett Indians, the island was sighted by the Italian navigator Giovanni da Verrazzano in 1524 and later named for Dutch explorer Adriaen Block, who visited there in 1614. Settlers from Massachusetts arrived in 1661, and Block Island was admitted to the colony of Rhode Island three years later.
The economy, once dependent on fishing and farming, is now based mainly on resort activities. The Mohegan Bluffs, spectacular clay cliffs (185 feet [56 metres] high), are on the southern shore. A large area on the island has been set aside as a nature reserve. The Old Harbor (eastern side) was formed in 1873 with the construction of a breakwater; the New Harbor (western side) was formed (1896) by building a channel from Block Island Sound to Great Salt Pond. Old Harbor, with Victorian-style buildings along its waterfront street, has become the island's main settlement; ferries from the mainland dock there. Year-round ferry service is provided from Point Judith, and seasonal service is available from Providence-Newport; New London, Connecticut; and Montauk, New York. The island also has an airport. New Harbor is the centre of pleasure boating on the island. Block Island Race Week is an annual yachting event. Pop. (2000) 1,010; (2010) 1,051.


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Eight forces sustain creation:
Movement and stillness,
Solidification and fluidity,
Extension and contraction,
Unification and division.
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Office of the First Lady
October 11, 2006
Mrs. Bush's Remarks to the Press Pool During a Visit to Communication Through Art Program
Knox County Public Defenders Community Law Office
Knoxville, Tennessee
MRS. BUSH: For the last year-and-a-half, actually, I've been visiting -- since the 2005 State of the Union address -- I've been visiting programs like this all over the country where people work to reach out to young people, to help young people build the self-esteem and the knowledge they need to avoid risky behaviors and steer their life toward a successful life.
And this is a great program. I like this one especially because it uses the arts, which are a particular interest of mine. And I think studying the arts builds discipline and interest. It builds vocabulary. There are words you might use here that you might not use other places. And so it's a really good way to open up your mind to a lot of possibilities for your life and for the world.
And in this case, this is a great program that works with people -- works with students during this time of day, which is when many young people are home alone because their parents are still working. So it gives them something to do that's safe and productive and constructive after school.
And so I want to thank especially the adults who come here to volunteer, who work with these children and be a caring mentor for them, which is something we know all children need. Every child needs a caring adult in their lives.
So this is a great program that answers a lot of needs for children -- giving them a safe place to be, giving them interesting things to do, and then providing relationships with caring adults while they're here. So thank you all, thank you so much for what you do here.
This was also started with a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts, through the Tennessee Commission on the Arts. So I'm a particular fan of the National Endowment for the Arts, as well.
Okay, thanks, everybody.