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New Historical Movie Madness!Posted in Uncategorized on September 22nd, 2012 by Willie
So yesterday, the internet was all abuzz with the debut of the "42," trailer, the new Jackie Robinson biopic featuring the music of Jay-Z. First of all, what trailer doesn't feature the music of Jay-Z these days. Second, the introduction of this movie's presence into my little world, sent my movie loving heart into overdrive. Historical biopics are my absolute favorite genre of movie, even though they are almost all terrible. Quentin Tarantino said it best, and I'm paraphrasing, 'You can't just shove a famous person's life into a 2 hour movie and expect it to be a good exercise of film-making.' He's right, practically every historical biopic is fatally flawed for this reason. In these movies, the main actor is usually too old looking for the teenager scenes, and too young looking for the elderly scenes. Think "J. Edgar." Another problem is the level of historical accuracy. Most times, historical fact is stretched for storytelling purposes in order to sensationalize the person or their story. One scene that comes to mind is from "Nowhere Boy" where fictional teenage John Lennon punches fictional teenage Paul McCartney at John's mother's funeral.
Needless to say, this never happened. The director of the flick, Sam Taylor-Wood, remarked that they needed a way to show John and Paul physically bonding…you know outside of their incredible musical partnership.
Another problem with historical accuracy is that sometimes its too accurate. This is the main criticism levied at Steven Spielberg's soon to be released historical extravaganza, "Lincoln." The film is an early bet to win a slew of Oscars because of the combination of the commercial master Spielberg, and Daniel Day-Lewis, the actor with the world's greatest method. Lewis is known for throwing himself into roles with extremely methodical techniques and extensive research. Naturally, the excitement level for this flick was off the charts, and when the trailer hit, the general popcorn munching crowd were stunned when they heard the great Lincoln speak at last. Day-Lewis employed a high pitched, slightly whiny, Kentucky accent. By all recorded accounts, this is how Lincoln spoke. The public, used to seeing Lincoln sit majestically in the Lincoln Memorial, or gaze stoically off their pennies and 5 dollar bills, expected this man to speak with the voice of God. There was a palpable disappointment from the trailer debut because of this one minor point. For me, I loved that Daniel decided to give his Lincoln a historically accurate voicing. My problem with the trailer was the presence of too many familiar superstars dotting the canvas. I found it distracting to see Sally Fields, Tommy Lee Jones, and Joseph Gordon-Levitt inserting their famous mugs in the middle of 19th Century America. To me, this should be a movie where Day-Lewis is the most famous face, and all the rest should be brilliant but lesser known character actors like Jared Harris, who plays General US Grant, and Jackie Earle Haley, who plays Confederate Vice President Alexander Stevens. I'm not too upset though. Sometimes a trailer can't do a great movie justice. Hopefully the film matches its hype and star power. Judge for yourself.
The next movie that I am absolutely seeing is "Hyde Park on Hudson." The film is directed by Roger Mitchell, and stars Bill Murray as President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Its set during a crucial visit of British Royalty to FDR's palatial family estate in Hyde Park, New York right before the onset of World War II. For those wondering, yes, its the same King and Queen we all loved from "The King's Speech," though obviously played by different actors. A lot of "Lincoln's" early hype came from the fact that Daniel Day-Lewis was able to physically embody the person of Abraham Lincoln so perfectly. The man transformed magically into that Honest Abe, even if his voice shocked people. When I see Bill Murray as FDR, I just see older Bill Murray with a cigarette holder and a fancy hat. He looks nothing like FDR, and frankly, doesn't even really sound like him. Now, its actually not really important for an actor to look exactly like the historical figure he is portraying. If the movie and performance are great enough, you end up buying the whole thing no matter what people on the screen look and sound like. Bill gives Roosevelt a halting and mischievous voice, hinting at Bill's expert comedy skills. There are hints of seriousness from Bill, and I hope there are more in the actual movie, because FDR was one of the country's greatest and most brilliant Presidents, and it would be interesting to see Bill play a character of such historical gravitas. On the surface, this trailer looks sleight, as one of the biggest plot points seems to be the scandal at serving the King and Queen of England hot dogs and cocktails. Take that you poncy snobs! It also seems to be an awkward love story where we are supposed to be rooting for Franklin as he merrily cheats on his wife with Laura Linney, who plays FDR's real life mistress. Could be great, could be a train wreck, either way, they have my money.
Now we're going to end from where we began, with "42," the story of Jackie Robinson. Ironically, of the three trailers, this was my favorite, even though I think this will be the worst film of the bunch. On top of being a huge fan of history, I'm even a bigger fan of baseball history. It was stunning to see the long destroyed monument to Brooklyn baseball, Ebbets Field, existing in full HD reality. Also, the vintage uniforms and realistic baseball choreography was like catnip to me. Jay-Z's ode to Brooklyn, "Brooklyn (We Go Hard)," which bleats menacingly over the gorgeous imagery of late 40s era baseball is a great contrast. Harrison Ford plays Branch Rickey, the real life hero who had the good sense and courage to integrate baseball with the signing of Jackie Robinson in 1947. Having seen Ken Burns's "Baseball" documentary a hundred times, I can tell you that Ford looks and sounds just like Rickey, and based on the trailer, I'm betting on a masterwork performance. The actor that plays Jackie Robinson, Chadwick Boseman, is a dead ringer for the man, however there is one crucial difference. Boseman gives Jackie a thunderously low and powerful voice, like a cross between Shaft and Howling Wolf, when in reality, Jackie had a high pitched, almost nerdy voice. Think Tony Gywnn. The voice Boseman uses sounds great, and it makes you wonder how much more excited people would have been for "Lincoln" if Daniel Day-Lewis employed a similarly powerful voice. Now, with all that said, why do I think this film will be the worst of the three highlighted? Well, first of all, I hope it isn't. I have high hopes that the filmmakers will be focused and clever enough to give Jackie the story he is due. The problem is that this is being marketed as a sensationalistic movie. Jackie is being presented as the toughest, most hard loving, passionate, and heroic human beings ever, all in the span of 1:47. Now, obviously, Jackie was all those things, but being a hero in a movie is radically different then being a hero in real life. In movies, heroes tend to swerve from one adrenaline spiked moment to the next, carried on the wings of ceaseless action and drama. What's left out is the sense of tedium, loneliness, awkwardness, and randomness that makes up the majority of anyone's life, be they an average Joe or Niel Armstrong. Like I said, hopefully this movie lives up to its great trailer.
Well, lastly, I hope you are looking forward to these movies as much as I am. I plan to be providing extensive reviews of each one once they come out to let you know how well I think they held up to their hype, so stay tuned historical biopic junkies! First up is "Lincoln," premiering right after election day in early November. "Hyde Park on the Hudson" is coming out December 7th, and we'll have to wait to April 2013 for "42."


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Stuck with a wireless connection that suddenly slowed down, Skaterninja25 turned to the Networking forum for help. The Ethernet connection works just fine.
There's probably a new router in the neighborhood, and it's causing interference. If that's the case, you may be able to take care of the problem the same way you would fix a bad TV show: by changing the channel. But this time, the channel is on your router.
Most routers come with three channels: 1, 6, and 11. Change the one on your router, and the problem will very likely go away.
I can't tell you exactly how to do this because it varies from one router to another. Check your router's manual for instructions.
If that doesn't work, ask yourself if anything has changed in your home recently? A new washing machine or microwave could be the cause. I've even heard of a new bookshelf full of CDs causing interference. Rearranging the furniture may be in order.
If none of these pan out, or if you just don't want to move your furniture, there are a number of gadgets available that can expand your own network's WiFi range. See Fix Your Wi-Fi: Free Tweaks and Major Overhauls for suggestions.
My thanks to LiveBrianD for his contribution to the original forum discussion.
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"I am is one of the most powerful statements we can make. Whatever follows "I am" starts the creation of it."
Have you stopped lately to listen to what you're saying about yourself? The words you choose, the actions you take that reinforce these thoughts? I started my year off recognizing this truth by tapping into the word I AM. By doing so, I realized how easily life began to flow to me and for me. Most of all, I loved that I was practicing my knowledge and belief that I was a co-creator with source.
I find it truly empowering that we all have free will or the power of choice. We can choose the direction of our lives, whether that's positive or negative, rich and abundant or limited by lack. In becoming aware of this, we can change the direction of our life's course with a simple shift in our words, thoughts and actions.
I know we can all be hard on ourselves and self-critical at times. I think that's natural and needed. The real test is not being perfect but more so how we choose to use these hardships. Are we going to kindle the fire and continue harping on what we don't like or are we going use the pain to promote change? Continuation of anything becomes habit, so the quicker you can shift into a place of progress the better off you'll be.
AWARENESS is the first step to adjusting and creating a healthier life. The thing I realized was my negative self talk or energy was not only permating me as a person but something larger than myself. It was closing me off from positive growth, people and situations that wanted to help me! And as someone passionately focused on growth and improvement, this was a major RED FLAG.
This brings me to the next step DESIRE. You have to actually reach a point where you can no longer accept the way things are. You know kinda like that phrase, 'it's always darkest before the dawn,' or 'things will get worse before they can get better.' Sounds really dark but now I get it. You have to want to change and therefore sometimes it takes some dark moments to search for the light.
Through desire comes deliberate ACTION. I wanted to feel better, I wanted to speak more kindness and most of all, I wanted to help others. But by falling back into some mental bad habits (which I'm truly grateful for), I realized I could only help others by reframing and working on my own ish-ues. So I took inventory of what was working for me back in the beginning of the year and I did the work.
I love this quote from Kristen Butler from the Power of Positivity; "Our thoughts and words have crafted our present and are currently crafting our future." This really puts into perspective how we throw words around but if we saw the immediate manifestion of them we might take time to be a a little more selective, ammmmiright? Like imagine if you're like "I AM FAT," and in a blink of an eye you gained 200 lbs. I think you would watch yo mouth a lil more, and also, you would appreciate where you're at more too.
A poisitive reflection I had in my "darkness" was if I had success in the beginning of the year, I can have it again. This self soothing talk really helped me feel optimistic and then helped me stay on track. So I started writing in my I AM Journal again. I carved out a non-negotiable, consistent practice or a morning ritual. This included morning coffee, journaling and reading. I would write out my gratitude, intentions and I AM statements in my I AM Journal. Then I would read whatever I felt compelled to for my daily inspiration.
I want to reiterate, CONSISTENCY is key. You have to keep at it to build momentum behind this practice and energy. The best part is once you do so long enough, it becomes a habit (and a postive one might I add). You'll eventaully get to a point where you won't wanna have your morning coffee without it. If a daily practice is wrong, I don't wanna be right.
So where are you at today in this journey? I encourage you to take a mental and emotional inventory by sitting quietly and silencing the chatter. Whatever is bothering you, find the contrasting feeling and say or write I AM before it. Know that you're worthy of it and feel that. As always, feel free to share yours in the comments below!


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It's a phrase that pops up pretty frequently in knitting patterns: "Decrease X sts across the row."
It saves print space and keeps patterns concise, but if you're not a whiz with quick calculations, it can seem a little discouraging…
With a piece of scrap paper, though, you can easily work out a simple plan for spacing out the decreases, without even breaking a sweat.
Casale (left) and Pinaretta (right) are two examples of patterns that instruct you to decrease across a row.
I like to approach the problem in steps, figuring out one thing at a time. When you break it down this way, it's pretty easy and painless. And as Norah pointed out in one of our conversations on the topic, it's not the end of the world if your decreases aren't absolutely, amazingly, perfectly even. If your stitch count is still off by a stitch or two at the end of the row, even it out on the next row and forget about it.
Corbie, the pattern I'm using for my first example.
For this tutorial, I decided to work through two different examples, explaining the process as I go. Let's get started with an example from this week's free KnitBits pattern, Corbie. I'm going to follow the directions for a size 2 sweater, so imagine that I cast on 74 stitches for the back and have finished the K2, P2 ribbing, ending with a RS row as the pattern directed.
Here's what the pattern tells me: "Change to MC and p the next row, dec 30 sts as evenly spaced across as possible – 44 sts."
Here's how I'll decide to space my decreases:
1. If I need to decrease 30 stitches, that means I'll be working p2tog 30 times. Every p2tog involves 2 stitches, so I'll multiply 30 by 2 to get 60. Now I know 60 stitches will be involved in the decreases.
2. Now I'll subtract 60 from my current stitch total, which is 74. That leaves me with 14 stitches that won't be involved in decreases, but will need to be purled.
3. Here's what the basics of the row will be: 30 sets of 2 stitches, and 14 stitches sprinkled in between them. Since I don't like to decrease at either edge of my row, I know I'll place a few of my 14 stitches at each end.
4. If I only put 1 stitch at each end, that would leave me with 12 stitches to distribute evenly between my 30 p2togs. 30 isn't exactly divisible by 12, so I'd like to find a number that would divide more evenly. If I decide to put 2 stitches at each end, that leaves me with 10 stitches to distribute between my 30 p2togs.
5. If I plan to work one single stitch after every three p2togs, that will distribute my stitches very evenly and get me down to 44 stitches by the end of the row.
So, for this row, I would work it as follows: P2, [p2tog three times, p1] 10 times, p2.
The successful result of evenly decreasing across a row: the fabric lies flat, with no puckering.
Now let's try a second scenario. Let's say that I've cast on 82 stitches for a project and just finished working the ribbing, and the pattern instructs me to decrease 14 stitches across my next knit row, leaving me with 68 stitches.
1. If I need to decrease 14 stitches, that means I will be working k2tog 14 times. Every k2tog involves 2 stitches, so I'll multiply 14 by 2 to get 28. Now I know 28 stitches will be involved in the decreases.
2. Now I'll subtract 28 from my current stitch total, which is 82. That leaves me with 54 stitches that won't be involved in decreases but will need to be knitted.
3. Here's what the basics of the row will be: 14 sets of 2 stitches, and 54 stitches sprinkled in between them. Since the number of decreases is outnumbered by the number of single stitches, I don't need to worry about keeping my edge stitches free. Instead, I need to divide the 54 stitches up so they'll fit evenly between my decreases.
4. 54 divided by 14 is approximately 3.8 so I know that if I work 3 stitches before each decrease, I'll have some stitches left over to put at each side. 14 times 3 equals 42, so that means I have 12 stitches left to distribute before I get to 54. Since I'll already have 3 stitches before my first decrease, I'll put 4 of my 12 stitches at the beginning of the row, and leave the remaining 8 stitches at the end.
So, for this row, I'd work it as follows: K4, [k3, k2tog] 14 times, k8.
Now that we've gone through two examples, let's review the basic steps so you can apply them to your own situations:
1. Identify how many decreases need to happen, and determine how many stitches are involved in each decrease. Multiply these two numbers to determine how many total stitches will be involved in the decreases.
2. Subtract the answer to Step 1 from the current stitch total. This tells you how many additional stitches still need to be worked, even though they're not involved in the decreases.
3. Compare the resulting numbers from Step 1 and Step 2 to determine how many stitches will need to be divided up and spaced evenly.
4. Choose a dividing number that works out easily, placing any remainder stitches at both ends of the row.
Once you break down the individual steps and concentrate on just one part at a time, calculating even decreases becomes a quick and relatively painless task!


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It's official: after months in the dark, dank caves of rumor and speculation, the official Twitter app for the iPad has now emerged into bright, friendly light of the App Store.
Announced late Wednesday evening on the company's blog, Twitter for iPad comes as part of a universal update to the formerly iPhone-only Twitter app. Besides the program's newly redesigned icon, Twitter's iPad flavor features an entirely new interface designed around the concept of sharing content.
Bringing to mind a never-ending Japanese Shoji screen, Twitter allows users to tap links, photos, conversations—and just about anything else—all of which open up in a series of sliding panels. Flicking to the left or right will bring each panel center stage, while the others stack neatly off-screen.
HTML5-friendly video players like YouTube and Vimeo will play inside the app, and even better—they'll load in a background pane while you're free to continue to browse your timeline.
A whole bunch of neat little gestures are hidden away inside the program, as well: you can pinch out on a tweet and get a pop-up window showing the author's profile page, or use two fingers on a reply to look at the complete conversation.
But despite all this talk, the only real way to get a sense of the company's app is to play around with it—and since Twitter's built in a nice introductory screen for searching, seeing trends, and top Twitterers, you don't even need an account to get started.
You can download Twitter for free from the App Store on your iPad or via iTunes on your computer; the app requires your device run iOS 3.1 or later.


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09 Oct Behavioral International Law: An Introduction
[Tomer Broude is Vice-Dean and Sylvan M. Cohen Chair in Law at the Faculty of Law and Department of International Relations at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.]
I'd like first to thank the Opinio Juris team, and particularly Prof. Chris Borgen, for inviting me to present my article manuscript, "Behavioral International Law", in this online forum. Today I will devote my post to general observations on this project. In my second post I will discuss the range of available research methodologies in this area. A third post will discuss some concrete examples of behavioral research in international law.
Behavioral science has in recent years been applied successfully to many legal issues. A field that just a decade ago was entirely new now merits its own research handbooks (one forthcoming with OUP in 2014, edited by my Hebrew University colleagues Doron Teichman and Eyal Zamir). Behavioral research is now embedded in national and regulatory policy-making that clearly interacts with international affairs (see Cass Sunstein's article on "Nudges.gov" here; the UK's Behavioural Insights Team; and this conference in December on EU law and behavioral science). No less importantly, the groundbreaking work of cognitive psychologists such as Daniel Kahneman and the late Amos Tversky has been greatly popularized in a series of popular science books (see here, here, and here), making it more accessible to lawyers and policy-makers (for better or for worse).
Simplified, the central concept underlying research in this field is the recognition that human cognitive capabilities are not perfect or infinite; our rationality is 'bounded'. The human brain makes shortcuts in judgment and decision-making that diverge from expected utility theory. Limiting aspects of bounded rationality and the shortcuts taken to overcome them – generally known as biases and heuristics – inevitably cause human decisions that would be regarded as erroneous if compared with theoretically/perfectly rational outcomes. As I explain in the article, this should at least give pause to standard rational choice approaches to law in general and international law in particular, whose assumptions about the rationality of states and other actors are often distant from behavioral realities.
Having said this, it is important to understand that behavioral economics does not aspire to replace one ideal-type decision maker (a perfectly rational one) with another (rationally imperfect) one. Rather, the behavioral research agenda aims to explore the characteristics of real decision-making processes of different types of actors, under different circumstances. So far, various important generalizable characteristics have been identified, but behavioralists do not claim that they exist equally among all decision-makers in all cases and under all conditions. The importance of a behavioral approach to international legal research, therefore lies mainly – but not exclusively – in its enhancement of the "empirical turn" in international law. Louis Henkin once asked "How Nations Behave". Hypotheses and methods from behavioral science can help in answering this question, and others affecting the operation of international law.
Behavioral research has already entered the domain of international law, employed by both legal scholars and political scientists. These include applications of prospect theory to international trade disputes by Deborah Kay Elms; discussions of psychological effects on reactions to mass atrocities, as a cooperation between psychologists and legal scholars Ryan Goodman and Derek Jinks; applications of the behavioral availability bias to bilateral investment treaties, by Lauge Skovgaard and Emma Aisbett; a study of treaty design by Jean Galbraith; and ongoing experimental work by Emilie Hafner-Burton, David Victor and others at the University of California – San Diego, that focuses on behavioral traits of elite decision-makers.
These are significant contributions by any measure, and in themselves demonstrate the diversity of research that can emerge in this field. But it can also be opaque to international lawyers. In my article, I try to simplify (but not exaggerate) and systematize the variety of methods in which behavioral research can illuminate puzzles and problems in international law. I provide a general framework for engaging in such research and for engaging with it.
In this introduction, I would like to emphasize three inter-related points, before moving on to the methodologies and examples.
First, behavioral research is not merely an extension of law and economics or rational choice. Cognitive psychology can provide us with insights about human decision-making, without necessarily resorting to rational choice. For example, in the manuscript I discuss group dynamics (dissent vs. conformity) in judicial decision-making in the WTO. This discussion is informed by behavioral science, but in fact has more in common with sociological approaches to law than with rational choice. In keeping with the general call for caution in the advent of this type of research, I have deliberately eschewed terms (and their acronyms) such as "Behavioral Law and Economics", let alone "Behavioral International Law and Economics". I would not wish to see such a rich and inspirational field pigeonholed into the frames of rational choice and law and economics, that have proven disappointing in several senses. I am convinced that behavioral insights hold the power to illuminate a broad range of international legal issues outside of these now traditional, sometimes jaded, frameworks.
Second, behavioral research of international law is not another "-ism". It does not hold a particular descriptive world view relating to the role of power in international relations, for example. Some "-isms" might prefer to ignore cognitive dimensions; that does not strengthen their claims.
Third, perhaps most importantly, though closely related to the former observation, behavioral international law is not, and should not be considered, to be a normative theory of law. Examining the way states, collectives and individuals engage within legal frameworks is first and foremost an empirical exercise. What we do with that knowledge becomes normative. Thus, as I will explain in more detail in a subsequent post, understanding the ways in which military commanders and targeting officers may succumb (or not) to decision-making biases relating to proportionality under international humanitarian law, is important because it can help us evaluate the effectiveness of international law – its substantive rules, its frames, its procedures – within its own normative constructions. This may lead to policy and legal recommendations, but would not necessarily alter the overarching normativity.


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United Continental says removing Boeing 787 from flight plans
United Continental Holdings said on Thursday it was taking Boeing Co's grounded 787 Dreamliner out of its flying plans through June 5, except for a Denver-to-Tokyo route scheduled for a tentative launch in May.
United's decision came as a Japanese investigation of a fuel leak on a Dreamliner operated by Japan Airlines Co Ltd (JAL) <9201.T> indicated the cause to be a coating around the mechanism that controls fuel movement between tanks.
Japanese officials launched the investigation after two fuel leaks on the JAL 787, just days before authorities around the world grounded the new lightweight passenger jets over battery failures that sparked fires on two planes in January.
Japanese authorities still have not found the cause of the battery issue.
Airlines operating 787s are setting schedules for coming months while still uncertain about when the plane will be able to resume service following the fleet's grounding five weeks ago.
Boeing is due to meet with the head of the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration on Friday to present measures designed to prevent further battery failures, a source told Reuters, even though the root cause of the electrical problem has not been determined.
United spokeswoman Christen David said in a statement on Thursday that the carrier's Denver to Tokyo Narita International route, originally set to start March 31, had been postponed to May 12.
The launch would ultimately depend on a successful resolution of the safety incidents that have grounded the 787. Other service with the 787 won't resume until after June 5, David said.
"We are taking the 787 out of our schedule through June 5, except for Denver-Narita, which will tentatively launch on May 12," United's statement said.
Boeing said it was maintaining communication with United as the plane maker develops a plan to resume 787 service. "We deeply regret the impact the recent events have had on the schedule for United and their customers," Boeing spokesman Marc Birtel said in an emailed comment.
United's statement doesn't mean that the 787 won't be ready to fly again before June 5, said Carter Leake, an analyst at BB&T Capital Markets.
Rather, it means United will not put the jet into service before then. If the plane is available sooner but United cannot use it on its scheduled routes, Boeing likely would have to pay United compensation that Leake estimates at about $800,000 a month, based on lease rates.
"This does not tell you that Boeing's plane is grounded until June," he said. "It tells you that Boeing's costs to United could be as if it's grounded until June."
A "superbox" to contain the battery or some other fix "might come sooner, but United is not paying" to have the jet until after June 5, he added.
In a similar move, Poland's national airline LOT said last week that it would not use the 787 before October and that it is seeking compensation from Boeing .
"Airlines don't make money while their planes are on the ground," said Morningstar airline analyst Basili Alukos.
United is the only U.S. carrier currently operating the 787 and has six of the planes, worth $207 million apiece at list prices. JAL and All Nippon Airways (ANA) <9202.T> have nearly half of the 50 jets delivered to airlines so far.
Japan's Transport Ministry said it believed the manufacturing process led to deficiencies in the way electrical-insulating coating was applied to the mechanism that opened and closed the fuel-tank valve.
Investigators also found foreign matter on a switch that operated the same mechanism, causing it to send a signal that the valve was closed when it was still half open -- leading to the leak.
The ministry said four Dreamliners in Japan, two from JAL and two from ANA, might be affected by the manufacturing process.
(Reporting by Karen Jacobs; Additional reporting by Alwyn Scott and James Topham; Editing by Bernard Orr and Stephen Coates)


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May 17, 2005
Campus graffiti.
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- Kathleen B. said...
Is it totally ignorant to refer a Madison resident to an Onion blurb? oh well. this post totally made me think of this:
(sorry if it is too crude)
OAKLAND, CA—According to experts at the American Folk Art Museum, the billboard and subway-poster defacer known only as "Suck It" has entered his "phallus in mouth" phase. "As you can see, the artist has moved from drawing larger breasts on the lingerie models to depicting erect penises entering their mouths," said art critic Graham Kern, gesturing to a vandalized Victoria's Secret poster. "His Sharpie phalluses offer a stark contrast to the colorful hues of the ad, with simple lines recalling Henri Matisse's nudes." Kern said he has not seen such energetic lines since the poster vandal's "blackened-in teeth" period.


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I like using the term lovemaking when talking about sex in marriage. Any two consenting adults can have sex, but it takes committed-for-life marriage partners to make love. Lovemaking comforts because it releases tension. A backrub is good for tense bodies, a sexual release even better. God was ingenious in His creation. Through lovemaking we can create life, experience one-flesh intimacy and deep knowledge, enjoy deep pleasure, and even comfort each other in times of stress or sorrow.
These are just a few of the benefits of lovemaking. But of course, before you reap the rewards, you have to prepare the fields for harvest, so to speak.
Here are a few things that help:
1. Understand passion.
Passion ebbs and flows, and there are times when sex becomes routine for married couples. But if you chase excitement, you chase the wind. What you have to look for is meaning. Passion is not only a hot and tingling feeling. In fact, passion can be a person … your spouse. One of the definitions of passion according to Dictionary.com is: "a person toward whom one feels strong love or sexual desire."
How would your view of lovemaking change if you focused not on the feelings, emotions, or result, but instead on the person—your spouse?
According to Linda Dillow and Lorraine Pintus, the authors of Intimate Issues, "The Hebrew word for 'sexual intercourse' is the word 'to know.' Through God's gift of sex, a husband and wife receive an intimate knowing of one another that they have with no one else."
So while the connection and physical sensations are a bonus, true passion comes from knowing another person like no other, and that person knowing you. This is something to be passionate about.
2. Be available.
The apostle Paul says in 1 Corinthians 7:2-5 that you are not to deny your spouse the benefit of your body for sex. You wouldn't want your spouse to become vulnerable toward another, would you? And your relationship will be smoother in all areas if he or she is sexually satisfied.
When we marry, we actually participate in a gift exchange. The wife gives the gift of her body to her husband, and he gives the gift of his body to her. Each gives up the right to his or her own body and turns that authority over to the other.
This is an awesome concept. Sadly, we quickly learn that one of the easiest ways to hurt a spouse is to withhold the gift of your body. But God makes it clear that we do not have this right.
I don't know about you, but when I give someone a present, I give the best gift when I know that person and what makes him or her light up. The same is true when spouses take time to understand male and female differences. (Or take time to understand and appreciate a spouse who doesn't fit in the typical mold.)
For your husband, sex is more than just a physical need. Lack of sex is as emotionally serious to him as, say, his sudden silence would be to you. It is just as wounding to him, just as much a legitimate grievance—and just as dangerous to your marriage.
Making love with you assures him that you find him desirable, salves a deep sense of loneliness, and gives him the strength and well-being necessary to face the world with confidence. And, of course, sex also makes him feel loved—in fact, he can't feel completely loved without it.
3. Plan it.
Once, my friend and I were chatting about sexual intimacy, and she was complaining about lack of time in her day.
"It's easy," I told her. "Plan time for sex just like you plan to brush your teeth at night. You wouldn't go to sleep without brushing, would you?"
You should have seen her jaw drop.
Yes, sex does take more time than brushing your teeth. And, no, I personally can't claim I follow as rigorous a schedule. But the benefits to regular lovemaking are similar to those that come with brushing or flossing—like your dentist says, it's the daily care and maintenance that makes all the difference. And truly, when we look at each day, we make time and place priorities on a wide variety of things … why not sex?
"In marriage, sex is the spice that rescues our relationships from becoming mundane pursuits of chores," write Bill and Pam Farrel, authors of Red Hot Monogamy. "Adult life is filled with responsibilities. We have mortgages to pay, yard work to maintain, laundry to clean, cars to service, and so on. But none of us got married so we could load up on chores. We got married out of hope. We got married because we believed there was some kind of magic between us."
I have been speaking and writing for years about how the overcommitted pace of American families is killing us socially, relationally, and psychologically. We are simply too busy. Many families I work with could easily cut out 50 percent of their activities and still be tired. That's not an exaggeration. Most families who see me are often shocked at the way I can take a meat clever to their schedule.
When we live life at the pace of a NASCAR race, sex is one of the first things to go. If you want to improve your sex life as a couple, you need to examine your relationship outside the bedroom. What are you doing that is keeping you from sexual intimacy?
4. Find fulfillment.
Take time to pause and truly appreciate the joy of sex and the awe of what takes place as your body combines with that of your spouse.
God wants your sexual relationship to be an oasis for the two of you. He desires that the two of you find relief from routine and a refuge from stress by splashing around in the springs of sexual refreshment. But if you are to discover the refreshment that sexual love can bring, it may require that you make a change in attitude (how you view your intimate times together) as well as changes in your environment (the place where you make love).
Maybe you decide to change your attitude or environment. Or prepare yourself during the day. Pick up a book to give you tips and tricks. Or schedule lovemaking into your calendar.
The ultimate goal is fulfillment. Take time to enjoy it. Be refreshed. And before you flip off the light, look at the light in your spouse's eyes and the smile on your spouse's face. Also, take note of the peace and contentment in your own soul.
Now, wasn't that worth it?
© 2013 by Tricia Goyer. Used with permission.


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by M. B. Miller
In a study released on July 24th by Forbes magazine, Alice Lloyd College was named one of the 100 most financially fit colleges in America. Over 900 four-year, private, non-profit institutions were analyzed and given letter grades for financial strength and operational soundness. Alice Lloyd College received an A, an impressive grade for a college that guarantees the cost of tuition in a strong academic environment. The College was ranked second among the 19 Kentucky private colleges, with other members of the top four including Berea College, Transylvania University, and Centre College.
Despite the fact that the nation's colleges and universities are operating in extremely difficult economic times, Alice Lloyd College operates without incurring long-term debt. Alice Lloyd College does not solicit or receive direct financial support from the local, state, or federal governments. It relies instead on the support, aid, and generosity of foundations, corporations, and individuals across the nation who believe in its mission and who make its work possible. The College has more than doubled its endowment in recent years and continues to run efficiently as good stewards of its resources. Present and future students of the College can rest assured that they will be well-served.
"We are pleased to be ranked in the top 10% of colleges nationwide in this latest study by Forbes," said Jim Stepp, ALC's Executive Vice President. "We are extremely grateful to the supporters of this college who help to make an excellent education available to Appalachian students."
The opportunity for Appalachian students to receive a quality education at little to no cost to them is more important than ever. Alice Lloyd College consistently ranks #1 nationally for graduating students with the least amount of debt and was named a "Top Tier College" for overall academic quality by U. S. News and World Report. The Forbes' study shows that Alice Lloyd is a wise investment for a student's future, but also that the College is going to be here for many years to come.
The future remains bright at Alice Lloyd College and holds the promise of even more progress and growth. The College will continue to be a regional treasure and a great light unto the mountains as it fulfills its historic goal of educating leaders for Appalachia.
Help us continue our mission of providing a quality, low cost education to Appalachian students! Click here to give now to ALC.


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This article is from the Academy of General Dentistry newsletter that I get and thought it was valuable for men.
Now to answer the question—-Men are less likely than women to take care of their physical health and, according to surveys and studies, their oral health is equally ignored. Good oral health recently has been linked with longevity. Yet, one of the most common factors associated with infrequent dental checkups is just being male. Men are less likely than women to seek preventive dental care and often neglect their oral health for years, visiting a dentist only when a problem arises. When it comes to oral health, statistics show that the average man brushes his teeth 1.9 times a day and will lose 5.4 teeth by age 72. If he smokes, he can plan on losing 12 teeth by age 72. Men are also more likely to develop oral and throat cancer and periodontal (gum) disease
Why is periodontal disease a problem?
Periodontal disease is a result of plaque, which hardens into a rough, porous substance called tartar. The acids produced and released by bacteria found in tartar irritate gums. These acids cause the breakdown of fibers that anchor the gums tightly to the teeth, creating periodontal pockets that fill with even more bacteria. Researchers have found a connection between gum disease and cardiovascular disease, which can place people at risk for heart attacks and strokes. See your dentist if you have any of these symptoms:
- Bleeding gums during brushing
- Red, swollen or tender gums
- Persistent bad breath
- Loose or separating teeth
Do you take medications?
Since men are more likely to suffer from heart attacks, they also are more likely to be on medications that can cause dry mouth. If you take medication for the heart or blood pressure, or if you take antidepressants, your salivary flow could be inhibited, increasing the risk for cavities. Saliva helps to reduce the cavity-causing bacteria found in your mouth.
Do you use tobacco?
If you smoke or chew, you have a greater risk for gum disease and oral cancer. Men are affected twice as often as women, and 95 percent of oral cancers occur in those over 40 years of age.
The most frequent oral cancer sites are the tongue, the floor of the mouth, soft palate tissues in back of the tongue, lips and gums. If not diagnosed and treated in its early stages, oral cancer can spread, leading to chronic pain, loss of function, irreparable facial and oral disfigurement following surgery and even death. More than 8,000 people die each year from oral and pharyngeal diseases. If you use tobacco, it is important to see a dentist frequently for cleanings and to ensure your mouth remains healthy. Your general dentist can perform a thorough screening for oral cancer.
Do you play sports?
If you participate in sports, you have a greater potential for trauma to your mouth and teeth. If you play contact sports, such as football, soccer, basketball and even baseball, it is important to use a mouthguard, which is a flexible appliance made of plastic that protects teeth from trauma. If you ride bicycles or motorcycles, wear a helmet.
Taking care of your teeth
To take better care of your oral health, it is important to floss daily, brush your teeth with fluoride toothpaste twice daily and visit your dentist at least twice a year for cleanings. Here are some tips to better dental health:
- Use a soft-bristled toothbrush to reach every surface of each tooth. If the bristles on your toothbrush are bent or frayed, buy a new one.
- Replace your toothbrush every three months or after you've been sick.
- Choose a toothpaste with fluoride. This can reduce tooth decay by as much as 40 percent.
- Brush properly. To clean the outside surfaces of your teeth, position the brush at a 45-degree angle where your gums and teeth meet. Gently move the brush in a circular motion using short, gentle strokes. To clean the inside surfaces of the upper and lower front teeth, hold the brush vertically. Make several gentle strokes over each tooth and its surrounding gum tissue. Spend at least three minutes brushing.
- Floss properly. Gently insert floss between teeth using a back-and-forth motion. Do not force the floss or snap it into place. Curve the floss into a C-shape against one tooth and then the other.
Dr. Antolak treats his dental patients in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere where you are treated like a guest in the home. His motto is to "relax while we take care of your smile". He specializes in cosmetic dentistry, implant dentistry and general dentistry using sedation dentistry if necessary for his high fear patients. He has been treating patients for the past 21 years and is located in Shelby Township, Macomb county Michigan


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"This is the real thing!"
"Isn't it ironic that straighteners only make you gayer?"
Hair is a cash crop that grows on the top of the head, until it doesn't, or until it is cropped.
The beginning of time[edit]
Humans are born mostly bald. Time, however, was born with a full head of hair, as was Bob Ross. The epic battle between Time's hair and Bob Ross' hair rages on to this day.
The beginning of hair[edit]
Hair was first discovered in 1418 BC by Jesus Christ. He used to carry around long samples of hair tied together, and glued them to his face to form what he called a "beard". The Bible actually recalls the event when Jesus produced masses and masses of hair from a basket for his flock to wear, to the delight of many children. Some believe that this may well be where hair as we know it began.
Of course pubic hair had been discovered earlier; it fell out of the tree of knowledge.
Hair throughout history[edit]
Hair has always played an important part in history, be it Hitler's moustache, ZZ Top's beards, or Tom Jones' chest wig. Wars were fought over the price of hair (See World War 2), and many countries were left crippled and freezing when hair supplies ran short.
Many famous films have featured hair, such as "Star Wars Episode 9 - The Emperors' New Hair" and the famous Abba song Tragedy was written about the time when the one with the beard dropped it down the toilet pre-performance, and refused to go onstage.
Washing your hair?[edit]
Many people think it's necessary to wash their hair with all kinds of different stuff like aloë vera, but according to Pieter Jan there is only one product available for solving all your hair problems; Peanut Butter. Peanut butter can help with all types of hair problems, such as hair cancer, hair cooties, and hair herpes.
Lesbians usually don't wash their hair very often, if at all. This is a key in their strategy of being unappealing to men. Gays, on the other hand, wash it daily, which is gay.
Hair today[edit]
Today, hair is used as an insulator and/or to cover unsightly scars on the head, the arms and legs, and the pubic area. It is occasionally seen on the back and chest, though only in women.
Black hair is the most undeniable proof that someone is purely evil. It is usually found on 12th level demons and germanic tribesman, as well as on Dogmen and cavemen.
It is used extensively in the wool industry, as the current Sheep Strikes continue on unabated. Therefore, it is not uncommon to see news reports of old relatives being carted away overnight by hair rustlers, so that they may be stripped of their ears, and the soft luxurious fur within.
When hair grows on lawns, it is referred to as grass.
Gone tomorrow?[edit]
Hair stocks are rapidly being depleted. Current scientific predictions show that hair may be extinct by the year 2011. Don't worry though! Plans to create synthetic hair are already in place. At the North Pole, hair is already blossoming on the hair trees that grow beneath the ice cap in the Hidden City owned by Santa.
The future of hair[edit]
Hair has its own DNA and has, over the last hundred thousand years, been mutating without the consent of the head. There are many millions of different species of hair yet they all seem to be able to travel from one being to the next. Pick up a cat, hold it near, and suddenly off comes some hair. Getting it off of the shirt is a pain -- why? The hair evolved to have a locking mechanism just like that. As hair continues to evolve we can predict the following advancements in the hair race:
- Stronger hair - in future Soviet Russia, Hair combs you!
- Wireless hair - in the future, thanks to wireless technology, hair will be able to grow in ad-hoc across different animals
- Independent hair - hair will evolve into a species of plant.
The sun and Hair[edit]
The sun has a quite a good effect on hair when it's exposed to it. Just like the skin, your hair becomes much darker. If you are out in the sun a lot, specially between 12 am and 3.30 pm, your hair might even go black. This will save the goths and metal people from dying their hair black all the time, they just have to be out in the sun. Taking sun in a solarium is a good way to fool your hair to think that it's the sun, although your hair might fool you back and become white instead of black, so that you'll look like an old person. Although you have to watch out for hair cancer which can be extremely dangerous, it may make your hair become extremely big and wide, so you get an afro haircut. But don't fool yourself afroguys and girls, it also hurts your brain, it goes in through the root of the hair and damages your brain with the almighty sun to hair flu.
Before and After[edit]
Everyone looks better with HAIR! Each picture has been touched up with a magic marker to show before and after:
So, as you can see, added hair makes anyone look good. Except Palmolive.
Head lice are lovely little creatures which live in your hair. Head lice prefer clean hair, so if you never wash your hair and frequently roll around in dirt then you have nothing to worry about!
If, however you do get head lice, the best cure is to dip your whole head in a large bucket of petrol and hold for 4-6 minutes, next, light a match and hold it to your hair for instant hair removal. Warning: Some burning may occur.
Pubic lice, or crabs, are obtained through urinating constantly.
How would Homer Simpson look with more hair? DUH. Oh...I meant D'OH!


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Cottage by the Sea launches holiday pop-up co-op
Have a Look, Sea
Mmm, custard-filled malasadas. Just when you thought those sugary puffs couldn't get any more awesome, they go and fill it with tastebud-blowing cream-tastic goodness. Yes, we made up a word just now… and possibly coined a new phrase. That's how good they are.
We feel the same way about Cottage by the Sea's upcoming Aloha Cottage Holiday Pop-up Co-op. Starting this Saturday, the spacious back room of the popular 10-year-old boutique will be packed with even more amazing finds: clothes, accessories, textiles, even tea, all made either here in Hawaii or on the mainland. Plus, beginning November 1, look for weekly trunk shows with designer meet-and-greets, new arrivals and exclusive discounts.
Here's a preview of the 17 (!) designers and businesses you'll find:
1. Mango Luxe: Honolulu architect-by-day Amber Abinsay churns out classic studs, earrings and necklaces adorned with druzy, agate slabs, turquoise, stalactites and gold-dipped arrowheads, and basic trio sets of goldfill and rose goldfill bangles and rings. [website]
2. Gabbybella: Southern California-based jewelry designer Gabby Lardizabal-Bray is a certified gemologist who debuts her 2014 line in the Co-op – organic, raw pieces filled with one-of-a-kind stones. [website]
3. Iwi Nani: Four years ago, Kauai designer Brianne Light took silver smithing classes in New Mexico. She's been addicted to bezeling ever since. Her current work features natural sea glass, bezeled sunrise pendants and shark tooth cuffs with sterling silver, fine silver and 14k-goldfill. [website]
4. Bitty Bambu: Wildflowers, the newest keiki collection by Maui-based apparel designer Taryn Gillespie, was inspired by Tom Petty. For fall, she incorporated long sleeves, rich jewel tones and dresses that can be layered with shirts with tights. [Etsy]
5. Pure Joy Adornments: Look for exclusive and holiday-inspired creations by Honolulu jewelry designer Joy Graham, like hammered teardrops dripping with gemstones, textured geometric hoops and fringe earrings. [website]
6. Salato Designs: Katie Evans recently moved from Honolulu to San Antonio, but rest assured her bags remain in the form of playful, two-toned clutches that mix vibrant prints with sleek faux leather. [website]
7. Hula Hoops Maui: You'll find Maui designer Laurie Olsen's new claw collection here (we absolutely die for the chunky necklaces), as well as best-sellers like classic hammered teardrop and hoop earrings with new styles to debut soon. [website]
8. Keiki Elements: Kaneohe-based designer Jaclyn Carreira is a mother of three who makes matching T-shirt and reusable diaper sets with waterproof outer layer and absorbent insert, and uber-soft minky blankets complete with tiny plush toy. [Etsy]
9. Tidepool Love: Cottage by the Sea owner Jen Sarsuelo has a new textile collection, an offshoot from her popular Tidepool Love jewelry line, with ocean-inspired pillows and dreamy foldover clutches. [website]
10. Me+U: Teaching is in Uakea Egami's blood – the Kauai native is a former preschool teacher who now offers sewing lessons. Her keiki line is perfect for gifting – comfy quilted baby futons, seven-layer burpie sets, even a fun fabric-and-wood-based indoor tent. [website]
11. BoxEleven: Here you'll find a full selecton from Maui designer Katie Browne – flirty tops, dresses (sans maxis) and elastic shorts in a vibrant mix of soft, stretchy knits and vintage woven cotton. Coming soon, she'll also stock wallets and shoulder bags made from vintage upholstery fabric and aloha shirts with hand-built zippers and mix-and-match pulls. [website]
12. Peace of Kauai: Designer Colleen Daly Block uses handpicked Kauai shells and Big Island sea glass to create statement-making rings, wrap cuffs and earrings. Ten percent of Block's sales go to YWCA of Kauai, where she works full-time as a sexual assault and abuse therapist. [website]
13. Kaiea Jewelry: Kailua-Kona designer Kimberly Richert is known for her Islands of Aloha collection – earrings, necklaces and bangles made with hammered 14k-goldfill, rose goldfill and sterling silver wires shaped into Hawaii's island silhouettes. [Etsy]
14. Shanda's Hawaiian Designs: Designer Shanda Holbert specializes in word-based wirework jewelry adorned with handpicked shells, Tahitian black pearls and flowers. In addition to her ready-made designs, you can also order personalized necklaces, earrings, rings and bracelets. [Etsy]
15. Jana Lam: Honolulu designer Jana Lam has been designing and silk screening her own textiles for the past three years. Look for her classic clutches as well as new wristlets, crossbody bags and limited-edition faux leather clutches. [Facebook]
16. Simply Sparkle Designs: Honolulu designer Tracie Isara is a self-taught beader whose first "clients" were her bridesmaids. She uses coral, shells, gemstones and charms to create delicate, ocean-inspired necklaces and signature asymmetrical earrings. [website]
17. Pacific Tea Garden: This locally based tea and coffee company will be providing free in-store refreshments during the launch party this Saturday. Shop a variety of bagged and loose leaf teas in flavors like Green Pineapple, Mango Hawaii and Lychee, green tea samplers and matcha latte gift sets, and look for in-store gourment tea and coffee samplings every weekend starting in November.
Save 10 percent off everything in-store, including Aloha Cottage collections, during the launch party this Saturday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. The co-op will be open through December 31 at Cottage by the Sea, Ward Warehouse. For more information, call (808) 591-9811.


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Private Company Council Adds Three Projects to Its Agenda, Votes to Seek More Input on Private Company Decision-Making FrameworkNorwalk, CT, February 12, 2013—The Private Company Council (PCC) today added three projects to its formal agenda and voted, along with the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), to seek additional public comment on the FASB's staff paper on a proposed private company decision-making framework.
In its second public meeting, the PCC voted to add the following items to its agenda:
- Consolidating variable interest entities, specifically when applied to related party arrangements, as referenced in Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) Topic 810, Consolidation (formerly FIN 46(R) and FAS 167)
- Accounting for "plain vanilla" interest rate swaps with single counterparties, which are used to convert variable interest rates on loans to fixed interest rates as referenced in ASC Topic 815, Derivatives and Hedging (formerly FAS 133)
- Recognizing and measuring various identifiable intangible assets acquired in business combinations, including the use of Level 3 fair value measurements and the disclosures associated with them, as referenced in ASC Topic 805, Business Combinations, and ASC Topic 350, Intangibles—Goodwill and Other (formerly FAS 141(R) and FAS 142).
The decision-making framework is intended to help the PCC and the FASB identify opportunities to enhance the relevance to users and reduce the cost and complexity of preparing private company financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The proposal is expected to be re-exposed in March, with a 90-day comment period.
"Today, the PCC made significant progress in its effort to improve financial reporting for private companies by adding three projects to the agenda, moving forward to re-expose the proposal on the private company decision-making framework, and seeking new research on stock-based compensation and development stage enterprises," said PCC Chairman Billy M. Atkinson.
The PCC also directed the FASB staff to develop agenda research memoranda on two additional topics: Stock-based compensation and development stage enterprises. The PCC directed the staff to continue research on interest rate swaps with more than one counterparty or lending arrangement. The PCC did not formally add to its agenda accounting for uncertain tax positions (as referenced in ASC Topic 740, income tax, formerly FIN 48). Members did not identify specific practice issues that require immediate attention. Members acknowledged the desire to continue to solicit feedback from stakeholders on this issue.
The PCC also continued its discussion of the FASB's project on definition of a nonpublic entity and provided input to the FASB on other projects, including going concern, revenue recognition, and the Emerging Issues Task Force's project on recognition of new accounting basis (pushdown) in certain circumstances.
All PCC meetings will be archived on the FAF website.
The PCC was established by the FAF Board of Trustees of to work with the FASB to determine whether and when to modify U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for private companies. For more information on the PCC, please visit the FAF website or read the Establishment of the Private Company Council Final Report.
About the Financial Accounting Foundation
The FAF is responsible for the oversight, administration, and finances of both the Financial Accounting Standards Board and its counterpart for state and local governments, the Governmental Accounting Standards Board. The FAF also is responsible for selecting the members of both Boards and their respective Advisory Councils.
About the Financial Accounting Standards Board
Since 1973, the Financial Accounting Standards Board has been the designated organization in the private sector for establishing standards of financial accounting and reporting. Those standards govern the preparation of financial reports and are officially recognized as authoritative by the Securities and Exchange Commission and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Such standards are essential to the efficient functioning of the economy because investors, creditors, auditors, and others rely on credible, transparent, and comparable financial information. For more information about the FASB, visit our website at www.fasb.org.


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JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 10, 2005) - East Tennessee State University's head track and field coach David E. Walker and his staff are in the final stage of preparations for the third annual Niswonger Foundation Track and Field Invitational which begins on Friday. This year will be the third year that Niswonger has sponsored the meet and the 27th meet overall.
The event will showcase some of the world's top collegiate, post-collegiate, and professional athletes. The field of participants has increased dramatically since last year and currently over 80 men's and women's teams have entered this year's competition which is double in comparison to last year's 41 men's and women's teams.
In addition to ETSU, this year's field includes Atlantic Coast Conference schools such as Georgia Tech, Wake Forest, Florida State, and North Carolina, as well as Southeastern Conference schools Alabama and Tennessee. A contingent of athletes from the Southern Conference is also set to participate in the event as Appalachian State, College of Charleston, The Citadel, Georgia Southern, UNC Greensboro, and Western Carolina will help ETSU in representing the SoCon.
This year's meet features the following six elite invitational events: women's and men's 3000 meters, women's and men's 60-meter dash, and women's and men's 60-meter hurdles.
Some of the world-class athletes participating in this year's meet include ETSU alumni Catherine Berry, a native of Surrey, England. Last year Berry competed at the IAAF Grand Prix II meet in Heusden, Belgium and reached the Olympic �B' Standard (15:20.45) in the 5000 meters with a time of 15:19.72 a new personal best. During her career at ETSU from 1997-2000, Berry earned All-American honors in the 5000 meters and made six trips to NCAA meets, three for cross country and three for track and field. Berry holds the Buccaneer record in the outdoor 3000 meters with a time of 9:29.91 set in 1999. Berry will compete in the 3000 meter invitational.
USA Track and Field's Miguel Pate and Savant� Stringfellow, both sponsored by Nike, will compete in the long jump.
Pate was the 2002 and 2003 USA Indoor champion and placed third at the 2003 World Indoor Championships. In 2002 Pate claimed the NCAA Indoor Championship and in 2001, he was the World University Games champion and placed fourth at the World Outdoor Championships. He holds personal bests of 8.59m in the long jump and 16.62m in the triple jump.
Stringfellow earned a gold medal at the 2004 World Indoor Championships and was the World Outdoor silver medalist in 2001. He is a two-time USA Indoor long jump champion winning the event in 2000 and in 2004, and a two-time USA Outdoor long jump champion winning the event in 2001 and 2002. During his career at Mississippi State, Stringfellow was a four-time NCAA champion. His personal best stands at 8.52m and he holds the Niswonger Foundation long jump record with an 8.15m mark.
The French National team will also be making their second appearance at the meet and will bring 20 athletes to this year's competition including Ladji Doucour�, who recently finished eighth in the 110-meter hurdles at the Olympics in Athens, Greece. Doucour� holds a personal best of 6.77 in the 60-meter dash and 7.54 in the 60-meter hurdles.
The Niswonger Invitational begins Friday at 11:30 a.m. and the final event of the evening is set to begin at 9:00 p.m. Saturday's events begin at 8:00 a.m. and run all day with the last event scheduled for 6:30 p.m.
To purchase tickets for the meet please contact the ETSU ticket office at (423) 439-ETSU (3878). The ticket price for both days of competition is $10 for adults and $4 for students and youth. Each adult ticket purchased enters the individual in a drawing to win a framed autographed picture of NASCAR legend Dale Eanrhardt and his son Dale Earnhardt Jr. The drawing will be held on Saturday and individuals must be present to win.For more information on the Niswonger Track and Field Invitational including a detailed schedule, list of entrants, and results from the meet please visit www.flashresults.com/etsu.


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Freshwater Fish - Species
Species Specific Regulations
Striped bass
Fishing License required.
Striped bass (Morone saxatilis) - Native
Description: (Anatomy of a Fish)
The coloration of the dorsum ranges from deep olive to steel blue and gradients to a silvery abdomen flanked by 7 to 8 longitudinal dark stripes (sometimes broken) running from behind the gills to the base of the tail. It is common for adult fish to exceed 10.8 inches and weight 20 pounds. The size helps distinguish this species from striped bass x white bass hybrid, which rarely exceeds 10 pounds.
All of South Carolina's coastal rivers support striped bass, the largest populations occurring in the Savannah, Cooper and Santee rivers. Excellent reservoir fisheries exist in lakes Marion, Moultrie, Murray and Wateree. Smaller populations are found in lakes Hartwell, Thurmond, Secession and Greenwood.
Average Length: 20 - 36 inches
Average Size: 3 - 10 pounds, About 60 pounds in freshwater or 120 pounds in saltwater
South Carolina State Record: 63 pounds (2009)
Life Expectancy: Approximately 30 years
Preferred Habitat
Striped bass are found in major rivers and large impoundments of South Carolina. They are also found in estuarine and coastal areas. They prefer cool waters and are diadromous throughout their range, except in South Carolina.
Diadromous fishes use both marine (saltwater) and freshwater habitats during their life cycle.
Food Habits
- The diet of striped bass consists mostly of fish.
- Preferred species in freshwater are threadfin shad, gizzard shad and blueback herring.
- Prior to spawning in early spring, striped bass migrate up rivers. Spawning occurs when water temperatures reach 60-70°F. The semi-buoyant eggs are released in the flowing water and fertilized by several males in a thrashing event known as a "fight."
- As many as 3 million eggs may be released by one female. The eggs require a flow adequate to prevent their settling to the bottom during the incubation period of approximately 50 hours.
- During their first few days of life, the larval fish are sustained by a yolk material while they develop. Eventually they begin to feed on zooplankton.
Because striped bass need flowing water to spawn successfully, most reservoir populations are maintained solely by stocking. In South Carolina, only the Santee-Cooper reservoirs have suitable tributary rivers, the Congaree and Wateree, to meet their spawning needs. Other reservoirs have limited upstream river systems due to extensive dam construction. Unimpounded coastal rivers still provide adequate stream flow for hatching.
The "landlocked" reproducing population of the Santee-Cooper reservoirs was a unique phenomenon until recent discoveries of other reproducing populations in the Southeast and far West. South Carolina was a pioneer in developing striped bass hatchery techniques. As a direct result of work at the Dennis Wildlife Center in Moncks Corner, striped bass fisheries now exist in many reservoirs across the country.
Commonly Mistaken Species
Some species of fish that are commonly mistaken for this species:
Literature Cited
Rohde, Fred C, Arndt, Rudolf G., Foltz, Jeffery W., Quattro, Joseph M. 2009. Freshwater Fishes of South Carolina. University of South Carolina Press, Columbia, South Carolina.
Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division. 2009. South Carolina Guide to Freshwater Fishes.
Fish Illustration by Duane Raver.


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With the Occupy Wall Street demonstrations spreading from New York to other U.S. cities this week, business leaders beyond the stock exchanges are wondering what exactly is going on: Is this truly the American version of the Arab spring? What do the demonstrators want? What outcome can be expected? Should businesses respond to the Wall Street protests, and if so, how?
While some of the organizers see their movement as being connected to the uprisings in the Middle East, Occupy Wall Street is less an explosion of rage against an authoritarian and oppressive government than an expression of frustration that a democratic economic system isn't living up to its potential.
In that respect, Occupy Wall Street has a lot more in common with India's anti-corruption movement than with the Arab spring. A glance at what's happening in India shows both the potential power of Occupy Wall Street and its potential weaknesses. Such a comparison also reveals the need for businesses to address the issues raised by the Wall Street protesters before it's too late.
The anti-corruption sentiment had been smoldering for decades until it burst into flame with the jailing last August of Anna Hazare, widely regarded as a trustworthy, honest, and humble social activist. Despite longstanding complaints about bribery and cronyism, the vehemence of the subsequent demonstrations took government officials and others by surprise. In some respects, there are parallels with Occupy Wall Street: The U.S. movement draws its greatest media attention when protesters are arrested, and despite longstanding complaints about the financial industry's role in the recession and worldwide downturn, industry leaders were blindsided by the tenacity of the demonstrators in lower Manhattan.
But what has made the anti-corruption movement in India so effective is its organization — including a clear division of labor — and its focus. While Hazare was fasting in protest and grabbing headlines, other members of the movement's highly professional and experienced team answered media questions, coordinated demonstrations, methodically galvanized the support that spontaneously erupted across India, and drew attention to a specific piece of anti-corruption legislation known as the Lokpal bill.
In order to maintain focus and singularity of purpose, organizers barred politicians from speaking at the main protest site or joining the demonstrators. Several businesses in India realized that it was in their interest to support the anti-corruption movement and readily supported it.
Occupy Wall Street remains essentially leaderless — a point of pride for many demonstrators — and it's open to everyone, from students to unions to politicians. Perhaps as a consequence, the movement's message has remained diffuse. It's unclear whether the protesters would be able to leverage their support to further a specific goal. If the movement doesn't consolidate quickly, it risks becoming anarchistic, a term already used by some police in describing the demonstrations.
So if Occupy Wall Street is leaderless and unfocused, why isn't it going away? The persistence of the "occupations" is a signal that there is authentic, deep-seated unhappiness with the failings of the U.S. economic system. It's an indicator that economic inequality is perceived as an important issue — one requiring business's immediate attention.
The demonstrators are asserting that they are stakeholders in American business, and they're correct — they are stakeholders, as consumers, as employees, and as citizens affected by the financial system in general. Businesses would do well to accept that fact and engage with the protesters, rather than trying to demonize or dismiss them. Failure to engage now might eventually weaken business's position later: The Indian government tried to dismiss the anti-corruption movement, but public opinion was strongly in favor of it. Consequently, the government later found it difficult to negotiate the details of the legislation, because any proposed modifications were seen by the public as support for corruption.
Here are a couple of things corporate America can do: First, businesses need to address the protesters' key points — that a very low percentage of Americans possess a disproportionately large slice of wealth and that there's a high ratio of average CEO pay to average employee pay in the U.S., compared with other countries. This assertion that economic inequality is persistent and rising is on target, as both academics and unions have shown.
Businesses should look at whether existing models of compensation are contributing to this inequality. They need to find ways to reward performance without increasing pay disparities. Developing new models of compensation and governance is not easy and can only be possible through a long-term and sincere engagement with a wide set of stakeholders, such as regulators, academics, and representatives of workers.
Second, businesses should find ways of empathizing with protesters' frustrations on points of genuine concern. This empathy could be expressed by individual business leaders (as Laurence Fink of BlackRock did) or by the business as a whole (as Ben & Jerry's did). Companies like Google that have a history of contributing to social causes or billionaires with established records of giving such as Bill Gates and Warren Buffett are best positioned to lead the engagement from the side of business. That should not, however, be a reason for other business leaders and businesses to remain on the sidelines of the conversation started by the protesters. Any open and sincere engagement by businesses will show that the commercial world is not content being seen as part of the problem and is keen to be part of the solution. Even if businesses entirely disagree with the demonstrators' viewpoints, they need to approach the protesters as equals in public discourse. Business leaders' views will be better received if they are presented with humility.
Regardless of whether the protest movement sputters out or continues to acquire strength, the underlying economic inequality issues it points to are not likely to go away anytime soon. Businesses should therefore approach the events that are occurring in the streets outside their offices as a learning opportunity, with an eye on managing the growth of long-term anti-business sentiment in public discourse.