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Request authorization
* Summary:
The Creation process in the workspace service makes an optional callout to authorize the request further than the basics.
NOTE: (see the end of this page for an overview of Nimbus authorization flow)
* Java interface:
The basics are authorized by an implementation of this interface: org.globus.workspace.service.binding.GlobalPolicies
Source code: service/service/java/source/src/org/globus/workspace/service/binding/
Activated by way of the $GLOBUS_LOCATION/etc/nimbus/workspace-service/other/main.xml file -- see the "nimbus-rm.service.binding.GlobalPolicies" Spring bean.
If configured, further authorization can be done by an implementation of this interface: org.globus.workspace.service.binding.authorization.CreationAuthorizationCallout
Source code: service/service/java/source/src/org/globus/workspace/service/binding/authorization/
Activated by way of the $GLOBUS_LOCATION/etc/nimbus/workspace-service/other/main.xml file -- see the "nimbus-rm.service.binding.Authorize" Spring bean.
* Default implementation:
Source code: service/service/java/source/src/org/globus/workspace/service/binding/defaults/
(there is no default CreationAuthorizationCallout, it is optional)
Group authorization plugin (#)
One implementation of CreationAuthorizationCallout is the groupauthz plugin.
The plugin can enforce the following policies. The request data to check is determined on a per-request, per-client basis. The limits are defined on a per group basis (every caller identity must be a part of a group).
- Maximum currently reserved minutes at one point in time. If the caller has two other workspaces with 10 hours scheduled for each, the value being checked against this policy would be 20 hours plus whatever time the current request is.
- Maximum elapsed and currently reserved minutes at one point in time. If the caller has one other workspace with 10 hours scheduled and 80 hours of recorded past usage, the value being checked against this policy would be 90 hours plus whatever time the current request is. This is the all-time maximum usage cap.
- Maximum number of running workspaces at one point in time.
- Maximum number of workspaces per request (the largest group request possible).
- The image node that must be specified.
- The image node base directory that must be specified.
- Support for identity-hash based image subdirectories (see the cloud setup documentation to understand this convention).
Each policy can be set to disabled/infinite for specific groups if you desire.
Python authorization plugin (#)
We also distribute a Python based authorization plugin that allows an administrator to provide only a simple Python script to express policies (using the "Jython" library).
This plugin is compatible with both VOMS and GridShib attribute based authorization if either is enabled to protect the factory service create operation in the GT4 configuration.
Authorization flow
Understanding the authorization possibilities requires some understanding of the factory service's create process, so the explanation below includes extra information that is not authorization related per se.
Default: gridmap setup
The default installation is configured with gridmap authorization, a DN access control list, that allows only clients in the gridmap file to call the factory create operation.
- If the client's DN is not in the grid-mapfile list, the operation will will return a fault with the authorization error explained.
The request is then validated and default values are filled in if not supplied by the client. This is also where network addresses are leased if necessary.
- If the request is simply invalid, it will be denied and a WorkspaceMetadataFault will be returned.
- If the request is asking for network allocations and there are not enough, the request will be denied and a WorkspaceResourceRequestDeniedFault will be returned.
Then the request is compared against the master policies configured in the factory.
- A violation will cause a WorkspaceResourceRequestDeniedFault to be returned.
Attribute based authorization
The VOMS and GridShib modules run before the Workspace Factory Service is ever invoked, just like the gridmap authorization:
As mentioned above there is a plugin interface for creation time authorization. All relevant information about the request is passed to the plugin including client identity and attributes (if available) as well as the workspace description and resource request. The callout to this plugin occurs after the validation process:
The supplied Python based plugin allows an administrator to configure a much richer policy than the factory policies allow for. For example, any arbitrary combination of resource allocation request (such as RAM), network settings, deployment duration, client DN, and client attributes can be taken into account.
This implementation of the authorization callout can present both VOMS credentials and SAML attributes (via GridShib) to the policy evaluation. But before they can be consulted, the "PIP" (Policy Information Point) portion of those modules must be configured. The PIP is what collects the attributes, the PDP (Policy Decision Point) is what enforces policy. This distinction is being mentioned because the PIP can be configured without the PDP in the VOMS and GridShib packages. Bear in mind that this might be an option if you are using the workspace authorization callout and want to handle all attribute policy there instead of before the factory service which is when the VOMS and GridShib modules are run. Thus, the PIP modules can collect the attributes about the client and then the detailed policy about those attributes can be expressed in the workspace creation time authorization callout.
In all cases, after the default policy check succeeds, the request is currently passed next to the scheduling/resource management plugin where problems will also lead to a WorkspaceResourceRequestDeniedFault.
After scheduling succeeds, the only thing stopping success at this point is an internal error (for example, a database connection problem).
Once deployed
Note: Once deployed, a workspace can be managed and inspected via Workspace Service or Workspace Group Service operations. Also, destruction may be run when using groups of groups, Workspace Ensemble Service.
Currently, no matter what authorization scheme is in use, once a workspace (or group of them) is deployed, al lof these operations are protected by a DN access control list consisting of the creator DN. Only the deployer can remotely manage or inspect the workspace.


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Apple and Mac clone maker Psystar agreed Monday to settle a 17-month lawsuit that will effectively stop Psystar from preinstalling Apple's Mac OS X on the Intel-based computers it sells.
It may not prevent the small Florida computer maker from selling Mac clones, however. Instead, Psystar laid out an argument that would shift responsibility for installing Apple's operating system onto its customers.
Settlement details were not available, although Psystar indicated in a motion submitted Monday that additional information would be filed today in federal court in San Francisco with Judge William Alsup.
The settlement, which requires Psystar to pay Apple an as-yet-unspecified amount of damages, would not be awarded until Psystar has exhausted all appeals.
"Psystar and Apple today entered into a partial settlement that is embodied in a stipulation that will be filed with the Court tomorrow," Psystar's motion of Monday began. "Psystar has agreed on certain amounts to be awarded as statutory damages on Apple's copyright claims in exchange for Apple's agreement not to execute on these awards until all appeals in this matter have been concluded. Moreover, Apple has agreed to voluntarily dismiss all its trademark, trade-dress, and state-law claims. This partial settlement eliminates the need for a trial and reduces the issues before this Court to the scope of any permanent injunction on Apple's copyright claims."
The injunction Psystar referred to was requested by Apple only last week, when the Cupertino, Calif. computer maker asked Alsup to grant it a permanent injunction that would shutter Psystar's Mac clone business and require it to pay $2.1 million in damages. Apple's demand for an injunction was prompted by an Alsup ruling in November that said Psystar violated Apple's copyright as well as the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) when it installed Apple's operating system on the systems it sells.
In the request for an injunction, Apple demanded that Alsup ban Psystar not only from installing the older Mac OS X 10.5, also known as Leopard -- the only version sold when the case began -- but also include the follow-on upgrade, Mac OS X 10.6, or Snow Leopard. Snow Leopard is the only version of Apple's operating system that Psystar currently preinstalls on its clones before they're shipped to customers.
"Psystar's admission that it has moved on to infringing subsequent versions of Mac OS X confirms that any injunction must extend beyond Mac OS X Leopard," Apple said in its motion last week.
However, in the Monday filing, Psystar argued to exclude Rebel RFI, a $50 utility that the company started selling in October, from any potential injunction. Rebel EFI lets owners of generic PCs -- like the ones that Psystar sells -- install and run Apple's Snow Leopard operating system.
"Psystar argues only that any injunction from this Court should not extend to Rebel EFI, a Psystar product that is presently the subject of litigation in the Florida case, that is composed exclusively of Psystar software, that is not sold in conjunction with any hardware, and that is sold entirely apart from any copy of Mac OS X or any computer running Mac OS X," Psystar said.
By excluding Rebel EFI from any injunction, Psystar seems to be conceding Apple's copyright victory, and that it can live with a ban on preinstalling Snow Leopard. If that tactic works, Psystar's plan appears to be to shift the responsibility of installing Mac OS X onto customers. Psystar would presumably sell Rebel EFI to customers without a corresponding copy of Mac OS X, require those customers to obtain a copy of the operating system elsewhere, and then use the utility to install and run the purchased copy of Snow Leopard.
Psystar spelled out its argument for letting it continue to market Rebel EFI, and presumably Snow Leopard-ready computers that, with Rebel EFI's help, could be configured to run Mac OS X.
"The summary judgment in this case turned on the manner in which Psystar assembled its Open Computers," stated Psystar, referring to the November ruling by Alsup that granted Apple's motion for summary judgment . "It turned on such things as the use of the Psystar imaging station and what this Court found to be the creation of multiple copies and derivative works of Mac OS X along the way. None of these same facts is involved in Rebel EFI. Rebel EFI is entirely a software product. It does not involve the assembly by Psystar of any computers. Nor does Rebel EFI contain or include Mac OS X. Rebel EFI consists solely of Psystar software available for sale and download through Psystar's website."
According to Psystar's reasoning, its customers would not be open to legal attack by Apple for using Rebel EFI. "Psystar's end users do not engage in commercial use of Mac OS X and their use would qualify as use for 'internal purposes' even under the standards articulated by Apple in its summary-judgment briefing," Psystar said.
Psystar and Apple have been tangling in court since July 2008, when Apple sued the clone maker over copyright and software licensing violations. Psystar started selling Intel machines with Mac OS X preinstalled in April 2008.
As of 6 a.m. ET today, Psystar's Web site continued to offer clones with Snow Leopard preinstalled.
Apple and Psystar were not available for comment early today.

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Real-time Uber fares below can be higher than estimated average fares as they factor in rush-hour surcharge indicated in %.
Below taxi fares are estimates and calculated using taxi rates. The actual number for your taxi fare between Panama City and Colón may fluctuate due to time of the day or night, weather and traffic conditions.
Approx. examples
Uber X,
Yandex Comfort,
Gett Economy
Price category
Fairly Cheap
Initial fee: 1.00 $
Cost of travel time: 6.70 $
Cost of distance : 14.85 $
Approx. examples
Uber XL,
Lyft XL
Price category
Fairly Expensive
Initial fee: 1.40 $
Cost of travel time: 13.40 $
Cost of distance : 29.70 $
Approx. examples
Uber Black,
Lyft Lux Black,
Yandex Business,
Gett Business
Price category
Very Expensive
Initial fee: 2.20 $
Cost of travel time: 20.10 $
Cost of distance : 44.55 $
The cheapest taxi for this route will cost as low as ~ 23 $ for STANDARD class, with taxi fare going up to ~ 67 $ if you prefer to ride by very expensive BUSINESS class.
One more taxi option is XL class for 45 $.
Taxi price does not include any discounts or promotions that some taxi services in Panama City might have. The calculated fare is subject to fluctuation due to various conditions, so be sure to have this estimate updated when using it as a price reference.


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Last night I logged into Marvel Heroes for the first time. I decided to go with Thing as my starting hero. I ended up getting Scarlet Witch as my second random hero.....the one that I least wanted. But that is ok.
The game itself it quite a bit of fun. You get quests, and run around and smash bad guys. Most of the bosses are done in a group, but with enough patience, you can probably solo some of them as well. I ended up soloing "The Hood" last night when the rest of the group bailed before we even got to him.
I also got to play a bit with my friend Kev (who is playing Iron Man currently, but also got Cyclops and Colossus). It was good fun just running around and smashing bad guys. The only part so far that has been a frustration is that my inventory seems to fill up way too fast.
Thing is now level 11 and I will be getting around to buying the Hulk on Friday most likely.


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Oka Papers 1914-1957
Scope and Content Note
Diary, Sources and Manuscripts
Scope and Content Note
A diary of Oka Shigeki. 1914
Correspondence of Oka Shigeki and miscellaneous manuscripts written during his internment at Heart Mountain. ca. June-November 1942
Personal correspondence of Oka Shigeki. 1956
Sources and manuscripts for a projected biography of Abiko Kyutaro.
Scope and Content Note
Correspondence Oka Shigeki received re the projected publication of Abiko's biography, mostly from acquaintances of Abiko living in Japan. 1956
Manuscripts of Oka Shigeki's articles. n.d.
Beikoku shgy kankdan to Koike Sryji [characters].
Beika Jgoman-yo-doru (hka yonsen-nihyaku-man-en ij) o Nihon nogyoseinen no tame jisan [characters].
Tga-kun ni atau [characters].
Shoki tobei no josei tachi [characters].
'Yorozu Chh' jidai no Yamagata sensei: rokuj-nen mo mukashi no koto [characters].
Kekkyoku shihonka wa awarena matsuro o tadoraneba naranai no de wa nai ka? [characters].
Kaikoku isshi: Amerika Hikozo jijoden [characters], [I] & III.
Untitled (Autobiography).
Kawariyuku Nihon-machi: Sk no koto desu [characters].
Soko Kokusai Kyokai, Nichibei Kazoku Kurabu hokoku [characters].
8 other miscellaneous manuscripts.
Sources and documents collected by Oka Shigeki for his writing of articles. ca. 1933-ca. 1948
Taisho jnendo Rafu Nihonjinkai ykensha meibo [characters] [Roster of electors: Japanese Association of Los Angeles]. 1921
Ktoku Shusui [characters] Shutsugoku gin nijugoin (sekishokuki) [characters]. 1905
Scope and Content Note
Miscellaneous published materials collected by Oka Shigeki. Mostly postwar.
Newspapers, Clippings and Other Published Materials
Amerika Shimbun [characters] [ The America Shimbun], vol. III, no. 1-2. May 29, 1957; November 12, 1958
Scope and Content Note
Shmaky [characters] [ Magic Mirror], nos. 1-2. n.d. (ca. 1926)
Scope and Content Note
Kujku Shinshi [characters], no. 1. June 15, 1917
Scope and Content Note
Hakugekih [characters] [Mortar], no. 2. November 11, 1939
Scope and Content Note
Shh Mitsuhoshi [characters] [ The Three Star Weekly], vol. I, no. 3. October 19, 1939
Scope and Content Note
Clippings of Washizu Shakuma [characters] Rekishi emmetsu no nageki [characters], nos. 1-97 (complete). ca. 1923
Scope and Content Note
Clippings of newspaper articles written by Suzuki Mugen and published in the Ofu Nippo. n.d.
"Ofu heigen doho kaikoshi" [characters] (An introductory article).
"Ofu heigen doho no hatten shiki" [characters], 1-4.
"Doho yo kakuji no rekishi ni mezamete chusho hibo o haiseyo" [characters], 1-4.
"Shoki no tobeisha" [characters], 1-3.
"Nihon minzoku to kaigai shiso" [characters], 1-5.
"Sakuramento heigen" [characters], 1-44.
"Sakuramento-gun" [characters], 1-9.
"Sakuramento-shi" [characters], 1-52.
Seid [characters]. Osaka, Japan. Vol. 4, no. 11; vol. 22, no. 1, 5,11; vol. 23, no. 1,6-7,9-12; vol. 24, nos. 1-3,8 October 1, 1921; December 1938; April, October; December 1939; May-June, August-November-December 1940; January-February, July 1941
Scope and Content Note
Assorted newspapers and magazines printed in America and Japan. Mostly postwar.
Ken Yamada, The Vicissitudious Fifty Years of Life in America of Mr. Shinichiro Oka. n.d.


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Much like Thom, Advance Wars reminds me of many games I've played in the past, but none on the PC. A couple of classic console names that come to mind are Military Madness and Shining Force, as well as more recent efforts like Vandal Hearts or even Final Fantasy Tactics to a certain extent. Replace the medieval fantasy characters with planes and tanks, and you're basically set.
Advance Wars is nothing new, although the high level of quality in every aspect makes it noteworthy regardless. If readers will forgive me for briefly waxing poetic, it's a polished gem sparkling in a sea of mediocrity. Simple to pick up and instantly addicting to anyone who enjoys console-style strategy, this is the good stuff. It may not push any boundaries, but there is definitely something to be said for a game that knows what it wants to do, and then proceeds to do it well.
Regarding plot and characterization, there does seem to be a tendency of Game Boy games to keep things on the shallow side. Advance Wars is no different. This may be due to the handheld's "pick-up-and-play, put-down-and-forget" demographic, but after starting the game, I shared many of the same feelings Thom had. It's hard to ignore the context in which I was playing it, though. With a politically complex war in the Middle East and the looming specter of North Korea, perhaps I was more sensitized to the themes in Advance Wars than I normally would be. I kept wondering why I was invading a particular country, or why the two sides were even fighting. Eventually a little bit of story-based motivation unfolds, but there was something disconcerting about the laissez-faire way in which the entire game is staged.
Looking at Thom's issue with the difficulty of the "canned" missions, I'm not sure I'd call it a flaw. Too often, games of this type rely on the "kill all enemies" goal level after level with no variation, and that can get boring in a hurry. Despite the serious challenge of these special sections, none of them were impossible. But, he's right in saying that there are definitely tight restrictions in place with "right" and "wrong" moves to be made.
That said, what I personally consider to be the game's only flaw is the outrageously lopsided final battle. This cheap end-of-game beatdown brutally harshes your mellow, and will effortlessly annihilate your forces several times over. I was quite frustrated, and the only way I was able to complete the game was to take advantage of holes in the artificial intelligence that would never work on an intelligent opponent. I was a bit disgruntled at the way logical strategy was chucked out the window, but it felt pretty satisfying to capture the enemy fortress after an hour-long struggle and finally put the game to rest.
Advance Wars is clearly a superior title for the Game Boy Advance, though the difficulty of some missions and the nature of intensive turn-based strategy might not be for everyone. But if it sounds like your cup of tea, then you'll definitely find it to be an excellent way to get some mental exercise while gaming on the go.
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Thursday, February 23, 2012
Oh, my God!
Cool statue isn't? I never noticed it until this afternoon when I happened to find myself at the Tuilerie gardens, on the right end side. The "guy" is not mad because it's going to rain, but because he... just killed his brother! For yes, ladies and gentlemen, this is Cain (one of the sons of Adam and Eve in the Bible) and the statue was made by Henri Vidal, a French Sculptor (1864-1918) I know absolutely nothing about!
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There's something very spooky and ominous about the sky this photo. Great capture!ReplyDelete
Absolutely. Stunning. Photo. (I only hope the perfectly placed break in the sky was mother nature and not father photoshop!) Either way, its a poem. Merci!!ReplyDelete
Suzy's right. That sky is eerie. It's a beautiful picture, Eric. I love the contrast of the dark sky and the light on Cain. This should be on your 2013 calendar.ReplyDelete
What Carrie said. Stunning.ReplyDelete
Amazing photo!!ReplyDelete
WOW! I'm speechless!ReplyDelete
Wow, what a sky. You are taking some amazing shots with interesting light lately, Eric. Just, wow.ReplyDelete
I can only agree, this photo is poetry.ReplyDelete
Wow! What a light!! How did you do that, Eric?ReplyDelete
Great shot!!!
What an awesome sculpture!ReplyDelete
Really this is very romantic and more beautiful place shared on the site. This is very beautiful beach and interesting also so that can be enjoy it in this beach. Often people are very like it.ReplyDelete
Bravo ! Elle est vraiment superbe. La conjonction du ciel menaçant -symbole de la colère divine- qui pèse terriblement sur les épaules de Caïn, avec le drame qui vient de se passer est impressionnante. Regrette-t-il son geste ou le blâme ? En tout cas, cela vous prend aux tripes.ReplyDelete
Couldn't be better lighting contrast. I think that he is just upset because he has realised that he has come out without his pants.ReplyDelete
You sure picked a good moment to discover this work of art. Very dramatic background.ReplyDelete
Beautiful Eric, such a stunning photograph! You captured so much more than just a statue!ReplyDelete
Beautiful! The way you captured it with the clouds so dark, just added so much to make the scene perfect :)ReplyDelete
excellent shot.ReplyDelete
Five years ago my husband got a picture of this statue with a bird sitting on his head. It looks pretty funny going along with the hand over his face.ReplyDelete
"Oh No, I forgot my umbrella!"ReplyDelete
I agree, definitely calendar calendar worthy:)
Nice pic. I think Cain never repented, however I don't know the bible deeply.ReplyDelete
Eric, would it be too presumptuous of me to ask if I could use this photo for a caption/altered art contest on my blog? I think my Francophile readers/artists could have lots of fun with this:) I would, of course, link to your blog and credit you as photographer. IF such a request is against your rules of use, pas de probleme. But I thought I'd ask:) Merci!ReplyDelete
I've been to Paris a few times and the first time I went it was a day similarly pictures and I fell in love with this statue. I'm not sure what it is about the statue, but each time I've gone back to find it and just stare at it for a while. Thank you for finally revealing the story to me. This is my (second) favorite picture I've taken of it: https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/PJRFlsUdf1EUfUTkO4XXS3zpfzq9GC4Hc6dWWOU5_EM?feat=directlinkReplyDelete
I couldn't find the first :(
Stunning photo, Eric, and the story of Cain and Abel puts the exclamation point on the dark mood. I love, love how you captured the patch of light among the clouds behind the statue!ReplyDelete
- Joe ValerioFebruary 23, 2012 at 7:07:00 PM GMT+1
I will look for this sculptor next time i am there.ReplyDelete
Fabulous photo against a perfect background (or sky)! Isn't it wonderful when everything just comes together and the resulting photo knocks you out?ReplyDelete
@Carrie "(I only hope the perfectly placed break in the sky was mother nature and not father photoshop!" Nope, it was mother nature!ReplyDelete
@Scooter5203249 "This should be on your 2013 calendar." OK, noted!
@Nasty GG "Regrette-t-il son geste ou le blâme ? En tout cas, cela vous prend aux tripes." Ohhhh c'est bô ce que tu dis Nasty GG!
@Stewart "I think that he is just upset because he has realised that he has come out without his pants." LOL!
@Trishia "Eric, would it be too presumptuous of me to ask if I could use this photo for a caption/altered art contest on my blog?" Of course! (I already emailed you about that...)
@Geoffwhaley " I'm not sure what it is about the statue, but each time I've gone back to find it and just stare at it for a while." I understand, it's a really stunning statue. And you B&W photo is excellent.
@Genie "I love, love how you captured the patch of light among the clouds behind the statue!" Pure chance Genie, pure chance.
This is how I felt using Microsoft OS before switching to Apple OS.... :)ReplyDelete
Gorgeous colors!ReplyDelete
- Jenna
Great Photograph, the sky cooperated with the mood of the picture.ReplyDelete
Proves that you should not consider dreary days bad for taking photos. The sky fits the mood of the body posture and emotion of the sculpture.ReplyDelete
What a difference from pedestrian images I found on the internet, all shot from eye level including distracting trees and architecture on flat lit sunny days. Eric's image, shot closer from a slight low angle, but including the full figure, interpenetrates the sculpture stressing the emotion. The rendition of the muscles is strong. the inclusion of part of a tree behind to frame the white sculpture doesn't hurt either. Attention to detail counts!ReplyDelete
Kudos to Eric!
What Kenny said. This could have been done so many boring ways, but you took advantage of the sky and the angle and emphasized the emotion of the sculpture. Brilliant.ReplyDelete
Check out what I saw:ReplyDelete
How much more fun and interesting than most contemporary public art..ReplyDelete
Beautiful shot!


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Glenn Beck and other far right multi-millionaires are
claiming that the US is hot on the path towards socialism. Part of their claim is that the US is much
more generous and supportive of our working and poor people than other
countries. People may wish it was so,
but it is not.
As Senator Patrick Moynihan used to say "Everyone is
entitled to their own opinions. But
everyone is not entitled to their own facts."
The fact is that the US is not really all that generous to
our working and poor people compared to other countries.
Consider the US in comparison to the rest of the 30
countries that join the US in making up the OECD – the Organization for
Economic Cooperation and Development. These 30 countries include Canada and most comparable European countries
but also include some struggling countries like Czech Republic, Greece,
Hungary, Korea, Mexico, Poland, Slovak Republic, and Turkey. See www.oecd.org
When you look at how the US compares to these 30 countries,
the hot air myths about the US government going all out towards socialism sort
of disappear into thin air. Here are
some examples of myths that do not hold up.
Myth #1. The US
government is involved in class warfare attacking the rich to lift up the poor.
There is a class war going on all right. But it is the rich against the rest of us and
the rich are winning. The gap between
the rich and everyone else is wider in the US than any of the 30 other
countries surveyed. In fact, the top 10%
in the US have a higher annual income than any other country. And the poorest 10% in the US are below the
average of the other OECD countries. The
rich in the U.S. have been rapidly leaving the middle class and poor behind
since the 1980s.
Myth #2. The US
already has the greatest health care system in the world.
Infant mortality in the US is 4th worst among
OECD countries – better only than Mexico, Turkey and the Slovak Republic.
Myth #3. There is
less poverty in the US than anywhere.
Child poverty in the US, at over 20% or one out of every
five kids, is double the average of the 30 OECD countries.
Myth #4. The US is
generous in its treatment of families with children.
The US ranks in the bottom half of countries in terms of
financial benefits for families with children. Over half of the 30 OECD countries pay families with children cash
benefits regardless of the income of the family. Some among those countries (e.g. Austria,
France and Germany) pay additional benefits if the family is low-income, or one
of the parents is unemployed.
Myth #5. The US is
very supportive of its workers.
The US gives no paid leave for working mothers having
children. Every single one of the other
30 OECD countries has some form of paid leave. The US ranks dead last in this. Over two thirds of the countries give some form of paid paternity
leave. The US also gives no paid leave
for fathers.
In fact, it is only workers in the US who have no guaranteed
days of paid leave at all. Korea is the
next lowest to the US and it has a minimum of 8 paid annual days of leave. Most
of the other 30 countries require a minimum of 20 days of annual paid leave for
their workers.
Myth #6. Poor people
have more chance of becoming rich in the US than anywhere else.
Social mobility (how children move up or down the economic
ladder in comparison with their parents) in earnings, wages and education tends
to be easier in Australia, Canada and Nordic countries like Denmark, Norway,
and Finland, than in the US. That means
more of the rich stay rich and more of the poor stay poor here in the US.
Myth #7. The US spends generously on public education.
In terms of spending for public education, the US is just
about average among the 30 countries of the OECD. Educational achievement of US children,
however, is 7th worst in the OECD. On public spending for childcare and early education, the US is in the
bottom third.
Myth #8. The US
government is redistributing income from the rich to the poor.
There is little redistribution of income by government in
the U.S. in part because spending on social benefits like unemployment and
family benefits is so low. Of the 30
countries in the OECD, only in Korea is the impact of governmental spending lower.
Myth #9. The US
generously gives foreign aid to countries across the world.
The US gives the smallest percentage of aid of any of the
developed countries in the OECD. In 2007
the US was tied for last with Greece. In
2008, we were tied for last with Japan.
Despite the opinions of right wing folks, the facts say the
US is not on the path towards socialism.
But if socialism means the US would go down the path of
being more generous with our babies, our children, our working families, our
pregnant mothers, and our sisters and brothers across the world, I think we
could all appreciate it.
Bill Quigley is Legal Director at the Center for
Constitutional Rights and law professor at Loyola University New Orleans. There is a version of this article with
footnotes for those interested. email@example.com
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The first photo is out for Bryan Fuller's remake of the classic quirky sitcom The Munsters, Mockingbird Lane. Unfortunately, it's not a cast picture (we're dying to see Eddie Izzard as Grandpa), but it does set a cartoony gothic tone — at least where the show's architecture is concerned.
EW just revealed the first picture of the Munsters' family manor, 1313 Mockingbird Lane. Head over there for a larger version of the image, as well as an interview with Fuller, in which he explains the show's tone, and the costume designs:
We're not doing bolts in the neck and Bela Lugosi. It's almost the Real Housewives of Transylvania. These are a blinged-out representation of what monsters would be doing if they lived in our society today. How they would look, how they would interact. Our wardrobe is heavily influenced by Alexander McQueen and his use of animal textures. For instance, with [the vampire] Lily, all of her wardrobe comes from nature. The first time we see her this nest of spiders weaves her dress on her body as she's standing there. We'll see ravens come in and assemble her blouse out of their feathers. We won't see animal skins because the animals are donating as opposed to dying for it. She has domain over nature and nature has a fantastic esthetic.
Between the image and these costumes, it sounds like we're in for some wonderfully, typically Fuller eye-candy. Color me excited in black with candy trim.
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Favouring the approach of a guitar band with hooks to the abstract "dicking around" that made his first group – seminal outer limit hip-hop trio cLOUDDEAD – such a curious breed, Why?'s forthcoming third LP sees lynchpin Yoni Wolf continuing to dole out his compelling epiphanies with an untouchable kind of colloquial finesse.
Flanked by his brother Josiah and Doug McDiarmid, the trio was joined by Fog's Andrew Broder and Mark Erickson to produce this stellar sequel to 2005's critically lauded Elephant Eyelash (64 in Our 66). The opening gambit of Alopecia's first track ('Vowels Pt. 2') suggests that it's not all change though, as Wolf sums up the premise by returning to a lyric he spat in a previous life: "I'm not a ladies man, I'm a landmine."
DiS steps inside Mr Wolf's melodic realm of motivated defeatism – not to ask the time, don't be daft – but to talk about those bittersweet sentiments that make his songs fly, the woes of Ghostface and the continuing transformation of what was once a simple solo affair...
Yoni Wolf? What are you up to?
I was just typing some shit, not doing much…
Special shit?
Well, I'm doing an interview for some Italian magazine… sometimes I get deeper into these questions if they're typed out, I start thinking about what I'm writing. You'll see, I'll say a lot of stupid shit to you that won't make any sense. When I'm typing it all out I get to read it again and go, "Oh, I'm an idiot".
Italian rags on e-mail, DiS on the blower – busy times then. Itching to get out on the road and play some of these new songs of yours?
I don't know what the fulfilment in singing my songs to people is exactly, I have the sinking suspicion that it's just an ego boost, which I don't want to be lead by and maybe in some years I won't be interested in that anymore. There's a part of me that does enjoy performing, for sure, but I think I'd enjoy it more if the lifestyle and the travelling was easier. As it is, it's a pretty difficult thing to do in terms of maintaining any kind of health in your body or mind. Anybody who hasn't done it thinks I'm a pampered pussy for not really enjoying myself touring and anybody who has knows it's really hard. It might not be like working in a foundry or a car factory but it presents its own set of difficulties.
The opportunity to do something a bit different while you're on tour seems to present itself here and there, though. Your MySpace reckons you're playing a gig at the Natural History Museum in Los Angeles next month…
They have a monthly night where I guess they're trying to get the younger generation into taking up a museum membership or some shit, I don't really know – but they've asked this woman to curate shows for them and we go way back with her. It'll always be special on its own if you're playing in front of a bunch of dinosaur bones.
Can we expect to see you over here, in the UK, once you've escaped Jurassic Park?
Yes you can. I think we're hitting the UK first when we get to Europe, in late April, maybe early May. We'll definitely be there.
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Ace. This rather outstanding album you're about to release recently 'leaked' its way online. As an independent artist, where do you stand on music theft?
My thoughts are that it's just inevitable these days, and as time goes on it'll just become more and more difficult for that not to happen – you can't fight that. It's like having ants in your house. I had ants in my house last week, and you can keep killing them or whatever but there'll always be more. I feel like, in the coming years there'll be institutions or sites set up to pay artists and labels for what they're doing but it's just at a point where you can steal or share albums off the internet, y'know? In many ways it's good, we're going on tour in a couple of months so the more people that have heard it and know the songs, the better. Although, I find that it's actually not too easy to steal music. I dunno how you are about it but I actually tried to do it recently and I couldn't work it out. I figure the people doing it are this select group that are internet savvy. They're gonna do what they do, and if they like the record – I'm confident about the record, I think it's a good one and I think that people are going to respond well to it - they'll tell their friends about it, maybe they'll buy it from the store. I don't hate on it. I heard about (this thing) on YouTube where Ghostface Killah's talking to his fans about the first week of his new record's sales and he's like, "I'm disappointed in you guys, you all stole my record from the internet, only 30,000 of you have bought it so far".
I've read about the encounters you've had with a few of your own fans and that refrain on 'Simeon's Dilemma' made me think about the problems that might bring from time to time: "Stalker's my whole style, and if I get caught I'll deny, deny, deny." The suggestion of certain neuroses in your lyrics must appeal to all sorts; no obsessive maniacs camped out in the back garden to report?
I hope not, man. I get weird phone calls every once in a while, but I'm a lot more fuckin' sick than any of the fans I've got… so I'm not worried about it.
True to its title, Elephant Eyelash spoke a lot about getting old and what you referred to at the time as "a certain longing". With Alopecia, again, it's all in the title. I hear a lot of lyrics with a similar melancholy and playfulness, mixed in with allusions aplenty to loss and decay. It seems as though you're coming from the same place, so what distinction can you make between this record and the last?
They're both about longing, but I think there's a certain resignation in Alopecia. I guess there was a breaking point for me, and so it becomes a little more absurdist than before. I'm just making jokes on the new one really, from deep down. On Elephant Eyelash I was trying to win somebody over, on this one I'm saying: "I can't."
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Those sentiments often appear quite candidly. Are you ever compelled to write more character-driven narratives in the third person, at least for the sake of protecting yourself?
Yeah, I'm learning how to do that and creating characters that I feel akin to in some way. There are pieces of me in there but also pieces of other people and certain songs maybe have some sort of universal appeal because of that. On this record I've been able to think outside of myself a little more, or maybe they're just metaphors for me…
That's an approach your mate DoseOne seems to specialise in. It's all over those Subtle records. Do you still bounce ideas off of him or are you making efforts to stay away from one another's palette, post-cLOUDDEAD? I hear a cheeky echo of 'I Heart LA' in 'Good Friday'...
He gets deep into that. I think we've had a longstanding difference of opinion in our writing. Recently, I've been writing a lot more personally than he has. He has created - like with the Subtle records - all these characters and backdrops for that world. All that stuff belongs to Science Fiction and Fantasy. In the past few years I've gotten more and more into my own personal world. I might create characters in a certain way, like I said, but they're more related to my own experiences.
Are you essentially collecting snippets of conversations and scrawling on Post-Its with what will become nicely executed nuggets - like "Billy the kid did what he did, then he died" - until you have a record's worth in your pocket, or is writing and recording more a continual process that you can keep running simultaneously?
I can't sit at a desk like Hemingway or something – that's not me. It's a continual process, I may spend a day not really doing much and have a couple of ideas strike me that seem like epiphanies and that might be all I do, is write a line. By and large they come in these little waves, there'll be a string of them that all fit together. I write these things as they come to me and I've gotten good at honing in on ideas. Other days I'll sit and work on a song all day, ten hours or something. Could be recording a demo or writing and rewriting the way they the chords sit together. There's no set way that I can work, I haven't figured that out yet.
You had Boards of Canada and Xiu Xiu on board to help out with reinterpretations of a few new songs to go with the Tomlab version of the lead EP from the album [The Hollows]. Did those collaborations meet your hopes? Is there more of that to follow?
I like all of those remixes and covers, I think everybody did a great job and they all came out differently to what I expected, I couldn't be more pleased. As far as doing more of those goes, we have a few more that are being worked on right now by a couple of different groups. You know that guy Yacht? He's working on something for us, as is Architecture in Helsinki.
Why? photographed by Jacob Hand
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They're not touring with us, but we just rehearsed all the songs with them and they definitely influenced this music a lot… they colour the record quite a bit. Andy and I are real close… ever since I went out to his studio in Minneapolis to do the Hymie's Basement record (MySpace). He's a great musician, he fits in perfectly with my brother and Doug, they're both wizards on pretty much any instrument you hand them, and they can just rock it. Mark's a solid bass player too. We wanted to do it pretty much live and couldn't do that with just the three of us. They seemed like the prefect guys to add, Andy's so versatile and Mark holds it down.
With the numbers in Why? expanding, album by album, has the band become something of a democracy or do you still reserve the right to lay down the law in the studio?
Recording is different to playing shows, which is more of a democracy. When we're recording I'm a little less apt to let it be loose, definitely. If I don't like it, it's got to go. Making Why? records is the only place in my life where I'm able to exercise control. I want it to be perfect and the best it can be in my eyes and ears, so I don't fuck around. I'm not worried about hurting someone's feelings when it comes to recording, in the studio I trust my own ear better than I trust other people's ear.
What you're recording nowadays with the band – worlds away from the lo-tech bedroom endeavour of old – feels much more immediate than the abstract style that cLOUDDEAD was famous for. Was that always the intention, to set about making records with a heavier pop inflection?
I started recording music before I knew how to write songs at all. With cLOUDDEAD, we didn't know anyone would hear any of that, we were just dicking around in our apartment. I think I've gotten better as a song craftsman, once you start doing it all the time things just start coming to you. I work a long time on these songs, I think back in the day when we were doing cLOUDDEAD it was a lot more random, and that's what it was about in a way, like "Oh, listen to what happened on that take, that's crazy, lets leave that in there." Whereas, now, I'll sit with a song and scrutinise for a long, long time before recording it and continually say, "Ha! There's one note in there that's not quite right, let me switch that." I'd say I've gotten more into the melodies and rhythms of the words and better at tweaking rhymes. There's your key into that whole pop thing.
Now you're not just messing about, has making music become a necessity for you, as much as a hobby?
I was just talking to my friend about that today, we make these little life decisions that funnel into who you become as a human and what you end up doing and how you spend your days. I guess I made a bunch of small decisions that lead to me becoming whatever I am now, my lifestyle's pretty much based around making records and advertising them on the road. I can't really separate my being from that; if I could I would probably have a girlfriend. It's nothing I can control at this point.
I've heard that the name Why? originates from the tagging moniker you used as a kid. Interestingly, I clocked a gigantic Why? emblazoned across the side of a warehouse when I was in San Francisco last year …
I've seen that too…
I have my suspicions. Does that kid still come out to play on occasion?
I didn't do that… I didn't do it! There must be some other graffiti guy named Why? here, I've seen a couple of his things around, he's really good actually. I haven't done it for years; it's been a long time…
Tell it to the judge, Mr Wolf.
Deny, deny, deny!
Video: In Search Of Why? (part one)
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NEW YORK – Daredevil stuntman David Blaine lit up New York's Pier 54 on Friday for his latest high voltage feat.
The illusionist is scheduled to spend three days and nights standing in the middle of a million volts of electric currents streamed by tesla coils.
The stunt is called "Electrified: One Million Volts Always On."
"Electrified" also is being streamed on YouTube, thanks to computing company Intel. Viewing stations are located in London, Beijing, Tokyo and Sydney. Viewers at the stations are able to control the coils.
The 39-year-old Blaine is wearing a chainmail bodysuit as a barrier between himself and the electric currents.
Blaine's past stunts include hanging upside down over Central Park, being buried alive and encased in a block of ice.


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Necessity of Underground Development by increase in urban population and extension of urban area
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Increase in urban population and extension of urban area in 21th century.
What is underground space?
Underground space is the space resource under the surface of the ground which is naturally formed or the resource which is manually created in the range of economic utilization.
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That is, underground space is utilization space that all establishments on the ground such as transportation, shopping mall and establishments for life convenience can be prepared.
Physical properties of underground space and utilization of the space:
- Limits on the underground space development by underground water level, ventilation problem, low excavation technology in the past
- Current trends on the development of underground space in the world by improvement of technology
Similar situation in Vietnam in the future:
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+ Hanoi, the capital city of Vietnam will be 1,000 year old as of 2010.
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What to do when your child has an allergy emergency
When kids are at risk of severe allergic reactions, all their caregivers should have a written action plan and epinephrine auto-injectors readily available, according to new reports from the American Academy of Pediatrics.
The reports include a new "universal" action plan for doctors to give parents, to help ensure they're ready to manage a life-threatening reaction called anaphylaxis.
Anaphylaxis is a sudden, severe allergic reaction that affects multiple organs in the body. The symptoms include swelling of the throat, lips and tongue; trouble breathing and swallowing; chest tightness; vomiting, and hives or skin rash.
It's an emergency and needs to be quickly treated with an auto-injection of epinephrine, said Dr. Scott Sicherer. He's a professor of pediatrics, allergy and immunology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City.
Sicherer co-authored the new AAP reports. The recommendations were published Feb. 13 in the AAP's journal Pediatrics.
One report stresses that epinephrine auto-injectors -- not antihistamines -- are the "first line" treatment for anaphylaxis.
The second report highlights the importance of families having written action plans, and includes a two-page form doctors can give to parents.
"This certainly isn't the first written action plan for anaphylaxis," Sicherer said.
But right now, doctors use various forms that differ somewhat from each other, Sicherer explained. So the AAP devised a "comprehensive" plan that doctors can easily access online.
The bottom line for parents, Sicherer said, is this: If your child is at risk of anaphylaxis, you should have some written plan from your doctor.
Parents will need to talk with their pediatrician or allergist to know whether their child is at risk, according to Sicherer.
But the most common causes of anaphylaxis include allergies to certain foods, such peanuts and shellfish, as well as allergies to insect stings, certain medications or latex.
The AAP action plan provides a list of anaphylaxis symptoms and milder allergy symptoms, and simple instructions on how to respond to each.
If parents think it's anaphylaxis -- but aren't 100 percent sure -- they should still use their child's auto-injector immediately and call 911.
"Epinephrine is safe and very effective," said Dr. J. Andrew Bird, a pediatric allergist at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and Children's Health in Dallas.
"I'd rather parents err on the side of using it, than not using it," said Bird, who wasn't involved in the AAP reports.
According to Sicherer, parents should give copies of their action plan to all of their child's caregivers -- and to their school, camp or other settings where kids might be exposed to their allergy trigger.
Bird noted that many schools have their own written forms they want parents to complete.
What's important, he said, is that everyone is aware of the child's allergy and knows how to recognize and respond to signs of anaphylaxis.
The written plan is not enough on its own, Sicherer stressed.
For one, he said, parents have to know how to prevent severe allergic reactions -- by minimizing their child's exposure to the culprit allergen.
And, Sicherer said, they should be sure they know how to use their child's auto-injector, so they're not scrambling to figure it out in an emergency.
Parents should keep two doses of epinephrine on hand at all times, Bird said.
The best-known brand of auto-injector, EpiPen, costs around $600 or more for a two-pack.
But, Bird noted, there are other auto-injectors out there.
That includes a new generic version of the Adrenaclick device that CVS Pharmacy prices at $110 for a two-pack. With the manufacturers' coupons, the price can be cut to $10.
Whatever device parents choose, Bird said, they should be sure they learn the specific instructions for how to use it.
Anaphylaxis is not rare. It's been estimated that at least 1 in 50 Americans -- and possibly as many as 1 in 20 -- has suffered an anaphylactic reaction, according to Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America.
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Lyle Cleethorpes
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|Lyle Cleethorpes
|Lyle Cleethorpes V
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Lyle Cleethorpes is a character in Grand Theft Auto IV.
Lyle Cleethorpes (or Lyle Cleethorpes V, as he wants to be known) is an heir to a five-generation, century-old family fortune built on tobacco and the slave trade. He is regarded by most to be a waste of the family fortune, and is allegedly a product of inbreeding. Suspicions arose that he still has business interests in the Southeast Asian sweatshops and slave trades. He aspires to be famous, which is why he built the Cleethorpes Tower (Hatton Gardens, Algonquin). He also garners considerable media attention for his meth addiction and pastime of driving (and crashing) fast cars and bikes while high on drugs. His attempts to become a celebrity does, presumably, work as he has a star on the Vinewood Walk of Fame.
Real-life inspirations
Cleethorpes is based on Josh Astor and David Mayer de Rothschild, both young surviving members of the world's two richest families of the 1800s. The Cleethorpes Tower bears extreme resemblance to a Donald Trump building, and Lyle was made a young businessman much like Trump's five children.
Another great deal of inspiration is taken from two films made by Johnson & Johnson heir Jamie Johnson. His films discuss many conditions that Lyle is a poster child for, mainly that rich children feel like they have nothing to do with their lives if they do not have to work their whole lives in pursuit of money. One heir in "Born Rich" briefly discusses heavy drug use among extremely wealthy children. Heiresses Ivanka Trump and Nicole Buffett are also among those interviewed, Nicole being partially disowned by grandfather Warren Buffett for some of the comments she made in the film.
LCPD Database information
Surname: Cleethorpes
First Name: Lyle
Age: 31
Place of Birth: Algonquin, Liberty City
Affiliations: N/A
Criminal Record:
- 2004 - Possession Controlled Substance: Methamphetamine
- Heir to rich controversial labor-owning family fortune.
- Reported to be involved in a global human trafficking ring.
- His family is believed to control sweatshops throughout South East Asia.
- Regular face on the Algonquin celebrity circuit.


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I think the "magical" aspect of this mix,
with the color and scent being revealed
as we add the boiling water
is what makes it so appealing every time we make it.
Everyone thinks these drinks are awesome,
boys, girls, kids and adults!
We've made these several times
for our own family and for playdates.
They've been a blast every time.
for your own boys from my son's list here.
(and don't get me wrong,
these ideas are perfect for girls too!)


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It didn't take long for bank reformers to say we told you so.
JPMorgan Chase's $2 billion trading loss, which was disclosed on Thursday, could give supporters of tighter industry regulation a huge new piece of ammunition as they fight a last-ditch battle with the banks over new federal rules that may redefine how banks do business.
"The enormous loss JPMorgan announced today is just the latest evidence that what banks call 'hedges' are often risky bets that so-called 'too big to fail' banks have no business making," said Senator Carl Levin, a Michigan Democrat who co-wrote the language at the heart of the battle between the financial and government worlds, in a statement. "Today's announcement is a stark reminder of the need for regulators to establish tough, effective standards."
The centerpiece of the new regulations, the so-called Volcker Rule, forbids banks from making bets with their own money, and a final version is expected to be issued by federal officials in the coming months. With the financial crisis fading from view, banks have successfully pushed for some exceptions that critics say will allow them to simply make proprietary trades under a different name, in this case for the purposes of hedging and market-making.
The missteps by JPMorgan could highlight that murky line between proprietary trading and hedging. The bank unit responsible for losses takes positions to hedge activities in other parts of the bank.
"This is a crucial moment in the debate," said Frank Partnoy, a professor of law and finance at the University of San Diego, who has been a longtime supporter of tighter rules for the nation's banks. "It couldn't have come at a worse time for JPMorgan Chase. After everything we went through in the financial crisis, the fact that something of this magnitude could happen shows that the reform didn't do the job."
On Wall Street, few have been more outspoken about the pitfalls of the Volcker Rule than JPMorgan's chief executive, Jamie Dimon. Mr. Dimon not only attacked the rule, he personally criticized Paul Volcker, the former Federal Reserve chairman and the regulation's namesake.
"Paul Volcker by his own admission has said he doesn't understand capital markets," Mr. Dimon told Fox Business earlier this year. "He has proven that to me."
The industry reasons that the Volcker Rule would be a costly burden for the banks. But more important, industry officials say, it would hurt the markets and the broader economy.
"Regardless of how the final rule turns out, it will be a shock to the U.S. financial system, as banking entities will need to take extraordinary measures to attempt to implement it," said Barry Zubrow, JPMorgan's executive vice president of corporate and regulatory affairs, in a letter to federal regulators earlier this year. In the letter, Mr. Zubrow defended exactly this kind of trade.
Even Mr. Dimon had to admit Thursday's disclosure was a setback for JPMorgan and other banks that want more flexibility when the final version of the Volcker Rule is issued. "It plays into the hands of a bunch of pundits but you have to deal with that and that's life," Mr. Dimon said Thursday on a conference call with analysts.
As fuel for industry reformers, JPMorgan provides a compelling case study.
Unlike the collapse of MF Global last fall, JPMorgan is a Wall Street giant, and under Mr. Dimon's oversight, it seemed to have mastered risk management. After all, the bank weathered the financial crisis better than most.
Nor was JPMorgan damaged by rogue traders of the sort that cost UBS $2.3 billion in September, or hit Société Générale with a $7 billion loss in 2008. This was a strategy that the bank itself had devised, with the full knowledge and support of JPMorgan management. In other words, it is the kind of risk that executives like Mr. Dimon say they should be able to manage — but might not be to defend in the wake of the loss disclosed Thursday.
Mr. Dimon and other bank executives argue that hedging, when used properly, allows financial institutions to offset the normal risks they face from economic or market shifts, and doesn't represent the kind of proprietary, directional bet that the Volcker Rule is intended to bar.
In Washington, proponents of stricter regulation say any permitted hedge trade should be tied to a specific position — say a loan to a particular company, or securities being held in inventory for customers on a trading desk. They argue that such trades represent appropriate activities to protect the bank's balance sheet.
Broader hedges, like the one that proved so costly to JPMorgan, should be forbidden, they argue.
JPMorgan suffered losses in a portfolio of credit investments. Mr. Partnoy said broad economic hedging carries risks of its own — and sometimes they can be bigger than proprietary bets like the one that brought down MF Global.
"They're playing with fire," said Mr. Partnoy. "With proprietary trading, you know about the risks. With a hedge, you start to feel safe about it and it lulls people into a false sense of security. It can be a wolf in sheep's clothing."
Even as Mr. Dimon put the blame squarely on his bank, his arguments on Thursday seemed intended to leave the impression that it was poor execution, not the risks inherent in accumulating big trading positions, that caused the huge loss. In fact, he went out of his way not to blame market shifts or trading reverses.
"Just because we're stupid doesn't mean everybody else was," he said. "There were huge moves in the marketplace but we made these positions more complex and they were badly monitored."
"This may not have violated the Volcker Rule, but it violates the Dimon Principle."
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Orlando, FL – Georgia was left completely out of the BCS after coming up five yards shy to Alabama in the SEC Championship Game and of playing in the BCS title game.
Aaron Murray made sure there'd be no letdown in the Capital One Bowl.
Murray threw five touchdown passes in the sixth-ranked Bulldogs' 45-31 triumph over No. 23 Nebraska.
The junior signal-caller tallied 427 yards through the air on 18-of-33 efficiency against the nation's top-ranked passing defense for Georgia (12-2), which reached 12 wins for the third time in program history.
Chris Conley had 136 yards receiving with a pair of touchdowns, Tavarres King caught three balls for 104 yards and a score and Todd Gurley added 125 yards and a score on the ground in the triumph.
"I'm very proud of our guys, especially on offense," said Murray. "We definitely didn't make all of the plays that were out there, but when you put up 45 points against a team like Nebraska with a great defense, you have got to feel happy about that."
Rex Burkhead had 140 yards rushing and a score on 24 carries for the Cornhuskers (10-4), who suffered a 70-31 loss to Wisconsin in the Big Ten title game. Burkhead also had a receiving touchdown.
Taylor Martinez registered 202 yards passing on 16-of-27 effectiveness with two touchdowns and interceptions, while also recording 46 yards rushing in defeat.
Nebraska closed the campaign with back-to-back losses on the heels of a six- game winning streak.
"At the end of the day we had our opportunities and there were some situations where you have to make plays. They made them and we didn't, and it cost us the football game," Nebraska coach Bo Pelini said.
Georgia trailed 31-23 midway through the third following Burkhead's 2-yard TD run, but the Bulldogs scored the final 22 points of the contest.
Murray tossed three of his scores during that stretch.
It took just five plays for Georgia to tie the contest as Murray hit Conley with a 49-yard TD pass and completed the ensuing two-point conversion to Rhett McGowan.
Alec Ogletree recovered Ameer Abdullah's fumble on Nebraska's next series, but Georgia didn't take advantage of the miscue and went three-and-out. But it scored on its ensuing touch.
Murray fired a 31-yard completion to Justin Scott-Wesley and hit Keith Marshall for a 24-yard score four plays later on the first play of the fourth for a 38-31 Georgia advantage.
The Huskers went three-and-out on their ensuing trek and the Bulldogs went up by two scores just three snaps later as Conley took a slip screen 87 yards for a touchdown and a 45-31 spread early in the fourth.
Martinez threw an interception on Nebraska's following touch and Georgia then took the next 4:39 off the clock to essentially seal the win.
Earlier, Shawn Williams blocked a Brett Maher punt on Nebraska's opening possession of the game, but Scott-Wesley was unable to fall on top of the ball in the end zone and the resulting scrum caused the football to go out-of- bounds for a safety.
Murray slung a 29-yard TD pass to Arthur Lynch following the safety, but Martinez found Jamal Turner for a 14-yard score on Nebraska's ensuing possession to make it 9-7.
Will Compton returned an interception 24 yards for a touchdown on the second play of Georgia's next touch, but Murray lofted a 75-yard score to King on the Bulldogs' next snap for a 16-14 Georgia margin late in the first.
Damian Swann brought back a Martinez interception 19 yards to the Nebraska 38 early in the second and Gurley rumbled 24 yards untouched for a touchdown, which gave Georgia a 23-14 cushion.
Nebraska, though, put up the next 17 points of the game.
Maher nailed a 39-yard field goal midway through the second and Martinez flipped a 16-yard score to Burkhead a bit later to give Nebraska a 24-23 edge heading into the break.
Game Notes
Nebraska was looking for its first 11-win campaign since 2001 ... Murray's 428 yards passing set a Bulldogs' bowl record ... Ogletree had 13 tackles ... Murray finished the year with 3,893 yards and 36 TDs.


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Water heaters are non-issues UNTIL you get hit with that first icy shower or giant puddle in the basement. Then you have to think fast: Repair or replace?
If it's a conventional storage-tank water heater nearing the end of its 10 to 13-year life, replacement is obvious: New models are up to 20% more efficient and can save up to $700 in energy costs over the life of the unit. However, if your water heater is only a few years old, repair may be the way to go. Not sure whether to repair or replace? Here's how to decide.
How to Diagnose Water Heater Woes
Conventional water heaters are simple. Cold water enters the tank and is heated by an electric element or gas burner. A thermostat regulates the temperature, usually 120 to 140 degrees. As the water heats, pressure builds inside the tank. When you turn on a tap, pressure sends hot water out the faucet.
Because water heaters contain few moving parts, only a few things can go wrong.
- Pilot light on gas water heater flickers out.
- Circuit breaker for an electric heater trips.
- Burner or heating element fails.
- Theromostat breaks.
- Valve sticks.
Repairing or replacing any of those parts is relatively inexpensive: A plumber can do the job for $150 to $300. But if the tank is more than 10 years old, or if it's leaking, a new water tank likely is in your future.
When Replacement is Your Only Choice
Over time, water minerals react with steel, corroding water heater tanks. When water heaters spring a leak, repair isn't an option.
On the bright side, modern water heaters are far more energy-efficient than older models. Manufacturers now inject foam insulation between the tank and its outer shell, resulting in higher heat retention. New glass liners make tanks less prone to corrosion.
You'll pay $500 to $1,500 to purchase and install a new conventional storage unit. A high-efficiency model that meets Energy Star standards saves up to 20% in energy costs.
Tankless, heat pump, and solar water heaters offer even bigger savings and also qualify for a federal tax credit. These products could cost three to five times more to buy and install, so consider payback carefully.
Factor in Hidden Costs of Water Heaters
Even with conventional water heaters, replacement might not be as simple as hauling out the old and hooking up the new. Many local building codes now require you to upgrade the following:
- Water heater mount
- Size or type of venting system
- Drain pan underneath the heater
- Supply pipes
- Before starting work, ask your installer to outline all costs.
If you know your way around plumbing tasks, you may be able to install the new unit yourself. Most manufacturers provide detailed instructions, and you'll need to check your local building codes. Turn off the water and gas or electric before you begin, and take particular care to vent gas models properly.
Maintain Your Water Heater
Whether you repair or replace, water heaters will perform better and last longer if you flush the tank once a year to remove sediment. A bonus: Without all that gunk inside, your water heater will operate more efficiently, saving you money.
Also, check the anode rod -- sometimes called the sacrificial rod -- every three years. An aluminum or magnesium probe inside the tank, it collects corrosive elements and should be replaced when caked or eaten away. A new one costs about $30.
Stay on top of these simple maintenance tasks and you can avoid thinking about water heaters again for a long time.


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[cover design by Dave and Judy Armstrong]
– – – go to the bottom of the page for purchase information – – –
Dedication (p. 3)
Introduction (p. 5)
1. Biblical Evidence for Submission to the Church and Apostolic Tradition (p. 9)
2. Various Biblical Indications of Apostolic Succession (p. 17) [read similar version online]
3. The Futile Attempt to Pit St. Paul's Apostolic Authority Over Against Church Authority (p. 25)
4. Biblical Evidence for a Conscience Formed in Harmony with Church Teachings (p. 33) [read online]
5. Biblical Support for Excommunication and Anathemas (p. 43)
6. Biblical Proofs for an Infallible Church (Featuring 1 Timothy 3:15) (p. 47)
7. Biblical Evidence for the Indefectibility of the Church (p. 59)
8. The Indefectibility of the Old Testament Religious System as Analogous to the Church (p. 65)
9. Replies to a Protestant Critic of the Primacy of St. Peter in Scripture (p. 77)
10. St. Paul's Rebuke of St. Peter and the Relative Position of the Two Great Apostles (p. 89)
11. Biblical Evidence for the Terms Holy Father and Vicar of Christ (p. 99) [read very similar post]
12. Pope St. Peter the "Rock": Protestant Scholarly Support (p. 103)
13. Peter the "Rock": Protestant Historical Exegesis and its Polemical Overreaction to Catholic Claims (p. 117)
14. Pope St. Peter, the Possessor of the "Keys of the Kingdom of Heaven": Protestant Scholarly Commentary (p. 125)
15. Inspired Prophets as an Analogy to Papal Infallibility (p. 137)
16. The Biblical and Logical Argument for Papal Succession (p. 143)
As is the case with several of my more recent books, this volume consists entirely of materials posted on my website / blog: Biblical Evidence for Catholicism: written between 1997 and 2011: several in direct response to Protestant queries or challenges. I've revised them in order to clarify the thoughts and to "tighten" up the arguments.
My goal is to defend and clarify what Catholics believe with regard to ecclesiology, or the doctrine of the Church (including the papacy), why we do, and to demonstrate that Catholic beliefs are in harmony with Holy Scripture and the doctrines held by the early Church.
I've written extensively on the biblical basis of the Catholic understanding of ecclesiology in my books published by Sophia Institute Press: A Biblical Defense of Catholicism (pp. 211-238, 247-257), The Catholic Verses (pp. 3-19, 55-61), The One-Minute Apologist (pp. 16-53), and Bible Proofs for Catholic Truths (pp. 59-158).
These essays will expand upon earlier arguments and introduce some "new" ones (though it is doubtful that any apologetics arguments are completely original).
The relationship of the Bible and Catholic doctrine is of obvious interest to Protestants, who deny the infallibility of the Church, and hold that Scripture alone is the only final, infallible authority (denying that characteristic to the Church and apostolic tradition and the papacy).
Therefore, if Catholics can show that an infallible Church and papacy are squarely based on Scripture, Protestants would be bound to those beliefs, by their own rule of faith (sola Scriptura). My humble (but ambitious) aim is to demonstrate exactly that.


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|By (author):
|Jordan, Robert
|Wheel Of Time
|FICTION / Fantasy / Epic
|FICTION / Fantasy / General
|FICTION / General
|FICTION / Literary
|Tom Doherty Associates
|October 2019
|7.57in x 4.79in x 1.43in
|From The Publisher*
The Wheel of Time ® is a PBS Great American Read Selection! Now in development for TV!
The Wheel of Time turns and Ages come and go, leaving memories that become legend. Legend fades to myth, and even myth is long forgotten when the Age that gave it birth returns again. In the Third Age, an Age of Prophecy, the World and Time themselves hang in the balance. What was, what will be, and what is, may yet fall under the Shadow.
For centuries, gleemen have told the tales of The Great Hunt of the Horn. So many tales about each of the Hunters, and so many Hunters to tell of...Now the Horn itself is found: the Horn of Valere long thought only legend, the Horn which will raise the dead heroes of the ages. And it is stolen.
TV series update: "Sony will produce along with Red Eagle Entertainment and Radar Pictures. Rafe Judkins is attached to write and executive produce. Judkins previously worked on shows such as ABC's Agents of SHIELD, the Netflix series Hemlock Grove, and the NBC series Chuck. Red Eagle partners Rick Selvage and Larry Mondragon will executive produce along with Radar's Ted Field and Mike Weber. Darren Lemke will also executive produce, with Jordan's widow Harriet McDougal serving as consulting producer." -Variety
The Wheel of Time®
By Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson
By Robert Jordan and Teresa Patterson
By Robert Jordan, Harriet McDougal, Alan Romanczuk, and Maria Simons
By Robert Jordan and Amy Romanczuk
|Review Quote*
Praise for Robert Jordan and The Wheel of Time®
"His huge, ambitious Wheel of Time series helped redefine the genre." -George R. R. Martin, author of A Game of Thrones
"Anyone who's writing epic of secondary world fantasy knows Robert Jordan isn't just a part of the landscape, he's a monolith within the landscape." -Patrick Rothfuss, author of the Kingkiller Chronicle series
"The Eye of the World was a turning point in my life. I read, I enjoyed. (Then continued on to write my larger fantasy novels.)" -Robin Hobb, author of the award-winning Realm of the Elderlings series
"Robert Jordan's work has been a formative influence and an inspiration for a generation of fantasy writers." -Brent Weeks, New York Times bestselling author of The Way of Shadows
"Jordan's writing is so amazing! The characterization, the attention to detail!" -Clint McElroy, co-creator of the #1 podcast The Adventure Zone
"[Robert Jordan's] impact on the place of fantasy in the culture is colossal... He brought innumerable readers to fantasy. He became the New York Times bestseller list face of fantasy." -Guy Gavriel Kay, author of A Brightness Long Ago
"Robert Jordan was a giant of fiction whose words helped a whole generation of fantasy writers, including myself, find our true voices. I thanked him then, but I didn't thank him enough." -Peter V. Brett, internationally bestselling author of The Demon Cycle series
"I don't know anybody who's been as formative in crafting me as a writer as [Robert Jordan], and for that I will be forever grateful." -Tochi Onyebuchi, author of Riot Baby and War Girls
"I've mostly never been involved in any particular fandom, the one exception of course was The Wheel of Time." -Marie Brennan, author of the Memoirs of Lady Trent series
"I owe Robert Jordan so much. Without him, modern fantasy would be bereft of the expansive, deep worlds and the giant casts which I love so dearly. It's not often I can look at another author and say: that person paved my way. But such is exactly the case with Jordan." -Jenn Lyons, author of The Ruin of Kings
"You can't talk about epic fantasy without acknowledging the titanic influence Robert Jordan has had on the genre." -Jason Denzel, author of Mystic and founder of Dragonmount.com
"Jordan has come to dominate the world Tolkien began to reveal." -The New York Times
"The Wheel of Time [is] rapidly becoming the definitive American fantasy saga. It is a fantasy tale seldom equaled and still less often surpassed in English." -Chicago Sun-Times
"Hard to put down for even a moment. A fittingly epic conclusion to a fantasy series that many consider one of the best of all time." -San Francisco Book Review
"The most ambitious American fantasy saga [may] also be the finest. Rich in detail and his plot is rich in incident. Impressive work, and highly recommended." -Booklist
"Recalls the work of Tolkien." -Publishers Weekly
"This richly detailed fantasy presents fully realized, complex adventure. Recommended." -Library Journal
"Jordan has come to dominate the world that Tolkien began to reveal." -The New York Times
"Jordan is able to take ... familiar elements and make them his own, in a powerful novel of wide and complex scope. Open religious and political conflicts add a gritty realism, while the cities and courts provide plenty of drama and splendor. Women have a stronger role than in Tolkien.... Each character in this large cast remains distinct.... Their adventures are varied, and exciting.... The Eye of the World stands alone as a fantasy epic." -Locus
"Robert Jordan has created a fantasy world as tangible and credible as history. He has a fine eye for detail and a vivid sense of drama." -Morgan Llewelyn
"Robert Jordan's The Eye of the World proves that there's still plenty of life in the ancient tradition of epic fantasy. Jordan has a powerful vision of good and evil-- but what strikes me as most pleasurable about The Eye of the World is all the fascinating people moving through a rich and interesting world." -Orson Scott Card
"Jordan's world is rich in detail and his plot is rich in incident. Impressive work, and highly recommended." -ALA Booklist
|Biographical Note
ROBERT JORDAN (October 17, 1948–September 16, 2007) was born in Charleston, South Carolina. He taught himself to read when he was four with the incidental aid of a twelve-years-older brother, and was tackling Mark Twain and Jules Verne by five. He is a graduate of The Citadel, the Military College of South Carolina, with a degree in physics. He served two tours in Vietnam with the U.S. Army; among his decorations are the Distinguished Flying Cross with bronze oak leaf cluster, the Bronze Star with "V" and bronze oak leaf cluster, and two Vietnamese Gallantry Crosses with palm. A history buff, he has also written dance and theater criticism and enjoyed the outdoor sports of hunting, fishing, and sailing, and the indoor sports of poker, chess, pool, and pipe collecting.
Robert Jordan began writing in 1977 and went on to write The Wheel of Time®, one of the most important and best selling series in the history of fantasy publishing with over 14 million copies sold in North America, and countless more sold abroad.
Robert Jordan died on September 16, 2007, after a courageous battle with the rare blood disease amyloidosis.