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Poly Vignettes: Sharing Success & Happiness
There is often a lot of struggle discussed in these forums. Struggle is natural and often necessary in achieving things that are worthwhile. I got caught up in some of the non-positive aspects of polyamory and allowed a lot of painful energy to enter my life. As a result I began feeling increased fear, doubt, and frustration in not understanding how my girlfriend Redpepper shares love and intimacy. (I am monogamous/ she is polyamorous). I want to share with the brave and interesting people on this forum but not at the detriment of the amazing love I have with Redpepper.
For this reason this thread is about sharing positive stories, success, happiness and good times in our and your poly lives.
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To re-assure, and hopefully reinforce, that this is in fact natural (although not my nature LOL!), wonderful and worth working towards for those who want it, I have decided to share a quick but wonderful achievement in our lives.
Last night, Redpepper, her husband, her Lover and me along with several other friends got together. We chatted and laughed at a pub before heading to the bar for some well needed but poorly musically funded dancing. At the pub I chuckled in watching Redpepper move around the table chatting with everyone, lovers and friends alike. This didn't appear to be work or a balancing act. It looked like her doing what comes naturally to her, socializing and sharing with her friends.
At the bar we all danced together at times, in different small groups at times, and as couples at times. There was no jealousy or "greediness" for her attention. There was fun interacting amongst friends who care for each other.
We are very proud in what we have. That doesn't make it easy, but makes it unbelievably fulfilling and completely worth every moment of anxiety, fear and insecurity. There is a shared love amongst us for one person and each other.
The key to our success, I believe, is that each person cares so much for the other person and thier well-being. Redpepper seemed more relaxed than I have ever seen her in this dynamic last night. There is no pulling to monopolize or even balance her attention amongst her Lovers. There is just enjoyment in her presence and appreciation for the happiness she gives all of us. Seeing her Lovers together as friends and enjoying time together gives her a radiance I can't describe!
We all have to work to make this possible…Redpepper more than any of us...but with genuine caring you stop noticing the "work" aspect and it just becomes our nature to look after each other.
Thank you Redpepper…you amaze and bless me with your love..despite the fact you scare me….I had to say it!
Last edited by MonoVCPHG; 07-29-2010 at 01:08 AM.
Nice to read this.. very nice
Yesterday I went with Redpepper, her husband and their son to a local island to look at some property for them. Her husband grew up on the island and he enjoyed showing me his old neighbourhood. I met his father and step mother as well although I am considered a friend with both their parents.
Throughout the day we rotated the car seating so each of us got to talk with each other as well as spend time with their son. On the ferry ride, Redpepper sat between us at one point and had her arm around both of us. I didn't even look for people's response..simply because I don't care. As long as her husband is comfortable and it is not so obvious to confuse her son I am fine with it.
At one point we were having a picnic styled lunch and it really struck me how natural and wonderful all of us together feels. Her husband is someone I could have a deep friendship with in any case. Getting to know him is just another gift Redpepper and polyamory has given me. Her son wanted me to spend the night again LOL so I am feeling very good about my presence in regards to his well being. Redpepper's family is starting to ask more questions about me which is humorous and kind of nerve wracking!
Feeling how good this is did stir up some fears of me screwing it up due to my mono nature but discussing things with Redpepper once again made me feel comfortable and safe.
I am on an amazing and fulfilling journey..we all are..I feel blessed in so many ways!!
ROCK ON MONO AND RED!!! I"m so happy for you guys. There are indeed too many stories of struggle on this board. Don't get me wrong, that's what this board is all about, but it's always wonderful to read a success story!
I'm thrilled for you guys and look forward to many more happy stories!!
Live life to the fullest 'cause you never know if you're gonna wake up tomorrow!
Hi everyone,
Just a short update on the journey me and Redpepper have been on .
The love between us has been continuing to reach new levels that stagger both of us. The relationship I have with her husband and son is flourishing and I am feeling more and more like family. Her son asked me if I was going to stay in this family and in the manner of children stated that he was LOL! He also tells me he loves me and I love him as well.
Her husband and I have enjoyed working together on projects while camping and he has become my closest and most trusted confidant outside of Redpepper herself. I can share my worries and feelings with him as he is very logical and non judgemental in seeing through the emotional clouds that Redpepper and me have peered through at times.
Redpepper and I went through a very serious moment of misunderstanding each other which gave us a taste of what losing each other would feel like. This came out of misinterpreting our expectations and boundaries. More than anything it was due to different definitions of the same ideas and words. It was honestly terrifying and yet once we figured out what each other really needed and wanted we were basically on the same page! The result has been a new level of confidence and security in our relationship which has filled us with excitement in so many ways.
We are not forcing the future although we all have similar goals and desires. Essentially everyone in this relationship wants each other to be happy. Each of us is communicating and looking out for the well being of the other. I have no issues with time balance or public displays of affection when we are all together. (Except she tries to get me in trouble LOL!) My family is completely aware of our relationship and Redpeppers family know I am a very close personal friend and occasional babysitter for thier son.
I cant really speak for Redpepper and her husband but they seem as strong as ever and as in love as ever. I take great joy in aiding them in spending alone time together which makes me feel like I am bringing them closer as a couple. I am quite comfortable in referring to myself as a secondary (although that is not the word they would prefer), and will always put their family and primary relationship first and foremost.
As a group, we are active in the local poly community through monthly meetings where I humbly feel people view us as an example of deep poly success and what can be achieved if the right people come together.
We have challenges ahead Im sure..but they are getting harder to identify and we are focussing on the present as opposed to living in a future that isnt here yet.
I am extremely proud of Redpepper and feel blessed by every minute we have together alone and as a family if I might be so bold to use the word. I love her with all my heart and want only for her to be fulfilled and flourish. I definitely feel like a positive in her life and to her family which is my critical requirement to be healthy and happy.
Take care everyone
This wasn't quite as short as I intended
Last edited by MonoVCPHG; 06-18-2009 at 06:29 PM.
That's wonderful, Mono....very happy for you!
This is very positive!
Another update!
I'm not pretending there are not challenges for me and Redpepper, everything is not all flowers and butterflies but I want to continue sharing our adventure on this thread
Tonight I was invited to Redpepper's parents house for a family supper. It was relaxed, incredible and so natural for all of us to be together. Her brother was there as well as a deep family friend of hers. We felt like family; Redpeppper felt it, I caught her looking around and looking so full. Her parents do not know about us yet and that is absolutely fine by me I think we could wait a lot longer in my opinion for things to settle out..not to mention it's gonna get awkward!! They accept me as a friend and that is enough for me LOL!!
All of us would have been friends regardless of my involvement in their family I think. We are all doing great in the moment
Last edited by MonoVCPHG; 07-05-2009 at 07:46 AM.
That'S Such a positive update. Its great to see your relationship flourishing. You both sound Very much in love and very content.
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From The Beacon: Library a prime source of community
Beaufort County is a community undergoing tremendous change. In 2007, we were the fastest growing county in South Carolina. Now we have an unemployment rate of more than 8 percent.
Recent years have seen our county evolve from rural to a worldwide tourist destination. Now, with challenges pushing back some of that growth, Beaufort County citizens are looking for resources and information to help them navigate the shifting waters of economic, educational and personal change.
The county provides its citizens with a public library system that is innovative, responsive and welcoming, and one that makes the most of sometimes limited resources. Like many libraries around the nation, our Beaufort County Public Library system has become a community gathering place -- a place of sanctuary, renewal and recovery for our community. We listened to our customers through our recent strategic planning process and are responding to your requests by balancing our capacity to serve with opportunities that bring resources and information to those who need them most -- you.
So what's ahead in 2011? January is Get Organized Month, February is Black History Month and March brings Teen Tech Week from March 6-12.
April will find us celebrating National Library Week for the first time, and it's an important time to participate in such a significant national event. The 2011 National Library Week theme, "Create your own story @ your library," expresses so well what has happened within the walls of our branch libraries during these past two years.
Our library system has become, a "third place" for Beaufort County -- something separate from home and work. That's what sociologist Ray Oldenburg referred to and Robert Putnam, Harvard professor of public policy, wrote about in his book "Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of American Community."
Being a Lowcountry county of islands and rivers, we are divided by geography. Being a place of great wealth and also poverty, we are divided by economics. However, within the confines of the library and even when library programs go "on the road" to schools, senior centers, low-income neighborhoods and even chambers of commerce events, our libraries have become the place where we gather and work together to address not only the issues of our shared community but personal goals as well.
During National Library Week, which begins April 11 and culminates in our annual open house April 16, we're inviting everyone to participate in a video production that will document what the library means to our community. We'll be filming one day at each branch library during that week, so everyone will have an opportunity to become part of the story.
May brings Children's Book Week, May 2-8, followed closely by the beginning of our summer reading program. Pre-registration for summer reading starts June 6. The program itself runs from June 13 through July 23, and completion certificates can be picked up through Aug. 31.
September is National Library Card Sign Up Month. You might be surprised to know our library system has nearly 90,000 library card holders. October is Archeology and Archives Month, so plan a visit to the Beaufort District Collection located on the second floor of the Beaufort library or stroll through our important history at the virtual collection on our website, www.beaufortcountylibrary.org. And we'll be hosting the Smithsonian collection, "New Harmonies: Celebrating American Roots Music," starting Dec. 17.
But don't think you need a special reason to stop into your local branch library. You always can find a best-seller, research any topic on our online databases, use our computers, check out a CD or DVD, attend a program or community meeting, or just spend some time visiting with your friends and neighbors. We look forward to seeing you and serving you in your informational, educational and recreational resource needs. We're here for you in 2011 as always -- for learning, for leisure, for life.
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Rule Changes to Streamline Truck Permitting and Gain Parity with Other States on Load Limits
Today, Governor Scott announced that in order to capitalize on the expansion of the Panama Canal and to strengthen Florida's position as a leader in international trade, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) implemented administrative rule changes to reduce the regulatory burden on trucks, while protecting the integrity of Florida's infrastructure and preserving our commitment to safe mobility on our roadways.
The implemented administrative rule changes will:
- Streamline the permitting process for applicants
- Provide the same level of service to both trip and blanket permit applicants by eliminating the requirement for trip permit applicants to submit a height survey letter prior to obtaining a permit for vehicles up to 18 feet in height
- Increase the number of days for which a trip permit is valid from 5 days to 7 days
- Increase the maximum gross vehicle weight allowed for sealed containerized cargo units from 95,000 pounds to 100,000 pounds, and
- Reduce the number and/or type of escorts required when traveling on a limited access facility.
These changes advance Governor Scott's vision to make Florida the trade gateway for America. A properly permitted sealed truck container can now haul the same weight levels as other surrounding states thereby allowing Florida's farmers and manufacturers to ship and receive goods through Florida ports that previously went through other states, therefore more jobs for Florida families.
Governor Rick Scott said, "In the last three years, we've invested $421 million in Florida's ports to make our state a hub for global commerce and job creation. In addition to our investments, we've eliminated 2,300 onerous regulations that hamper businesses growth – and created an environment where businesses can grow jobs for Florida families. By streamlining operations we'll better position Florida to capitalize on the increased trade opportunities that the expansion of the Panama Canal will bring to our communities."
FDOT Secretary Ananth Prasad said, "By implementing these rule changes, we are not only enabling freight to flow better but ensuring that Florida remains competitive. A level playing field leads to more business opportunities and good jobs for Florida families."
Roy Schleicher, JAXPORT Interim CEO said, "This move sends the message to our private sector partners that this state is good for their business and we will work to remove unnecessary obstacles so they can grow along with us. Clearly, JAXPORT will benefit as we compete head-to-head with ports in other states for cargo; cargo which will bring jobs and dollars to North Florida."
The Department's Office of Freight, Logistics and Passenger Operations and Office of Maintenance are focused on freight and trucking issues and are constantly working with the motor carrier industry and other stakeholders on ways to streamline processes without compromising public safety.
Louisa Lee, Regional Sales Manager for Norton Lilly International (agents for SeaFreight Line) said, "The State of Florida increasing their over the road weight limits to match those of surrounding states allows Florida ports and carriers like SeaFreight Line to compete on a level playing field with regards to cargo weights with other South Atlantic and Gulf ports such as Savannah, Charleston and Mobile."
Mary Lou Rajchel, President and CEO of the Florida Trucking Association said, "Florida's ports and freight distribution systems are vital components of the state's current and future economy. The Florida Trucking Association supports the Governor and the Florida Department of Transportation in their efforts to make Florida's freight logistics system more competitive with our surrounding states. As an essential industry that is the sole means of supply for more than 80% of the state's communities, Florida's trucking industry appreciates the critical role trucking plays in this equation. To that end, we look forward to the increased opportunities for collaboration and enterprise that will result from this increase in weight limits for containerized freight. "


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The beginning of the new year marked the end of a year-long project for Cedar Key resident Michelle Pearson.
On Thursday, Feb. 16 at 5 p.m., Alachua writer, poet and documentarian Sudye Cauthen will talk about her work to preserve the culture of the area in which she grew, by using narrative, interviews, poetry and introspection on the people and the land that supported them. Her writing offers an inspiration to each of us to look inside and out and discover the relationship between where we live and who we are. Ms. Cauthen, a fifth-generation north Floridian, has won numerous awards for her non-fiction and fiction works.
Warmer temperatures and lack of snow in parts of North America are setting the stage for what could be a most intriguing 15th annual Great Backyard Bird Count, coming up this weekend.
Bird watchers across the U.S. and Canada are getting ready to tally millions of birds in the annual count coordinated by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Audubon, and Canadian partner Bird Studies Canada.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission voted on Wednesday, Feb. 8, to change how gag grouper is managed in Gulf of Mexico state waters (excluding Monroe County).
The decision, which came during day two of the three-day February Commission meeting, will achieve consistency with federal management efforts while potentially providing a region-specific recreational season in four counties.
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It didn't matter whether they farmed peanuts, watermelons, clams or cattle, the farmers and ranchers who gathered at the County Ag Building in Bronson on Friday had a message for U.S. Department of Agriculture representative Michael Wooden:
Last week the green and white converted horse trailers that Levy County uses for its recycling collection program started disappearing from around the county and folks began wondering where they could take their old newspapers, plastic and glass bottles, and cardboard and plastic packaging.
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Corbin goes the distance in Diamondbacks' win over Rockies
Denver, CO – Patrick Corbin recorded yet another quality start and this time went the distance for the first time in his brief career as the Arizona Diamondbacks shut down the Colorado Rockies, 5-1, in an NL West battle at Coors Field.
Corbin (7-0) stayed perfect on the season and has thrown at least six innings and held the opposition to two or fewer runs in all nine of his outings. The 23-year-old lefty gave up just one run on three hits and one walk while racking up a career-high 10 strikeouts. His ERA dipped to 1.44.
"I was able to get ahead with my heater and strike them out with my slider," Corbin said. "I just kept them off balance."
Didi Gregorius, Eric Chavez and A.J. Pollock each had three hits for an Arizona attack that pounded out 16. Gregorius had two RBI, Chavez scored a run and knocked in another and Pollock came around twice in the victory, Arizona's fifth in six games.
Jon Garland (3-5) was knocked around for 11 hits and five runs in a six-inning start for the Rockies, who had won three in a row coming in.
Chavez led off the second inning with a triple off the center-field wall and scored when Miguel Montero beat out a potential inning-ending double-play grounder.
The D'backs added two more in the third as Paul Goldschmidt slapped a single to right field to knock in Gerardo Parra, then came around on Chavez's chopper through a drawn-in infield.
Gregorius hit an RBI double down the right-field line in the fourth and knocked in Pollock again two innings later with a base hit to center.
The Rockies came in averaging over five runs per game but only had three baserunners through the first seven innings.
Corbin was poised for a shutout before Nolan Arenado and Jordan Pacheco each doubled in the eighth inning, the latter's a pinch-hit two-bagger that plated the former to get the Rockies on the board.
With his pitch count at an efficient 85 heading to the ninth, Corbin stayed on the rubber and retired the side in order to cap his dominant performance.
"(Corbin) had real good command with his fastball and his slider was disappearing," Rockies manager Walt Weiss said.
Game Notes
Corbin has won five straight starts ... Randy Johnson is the only other left- hander in D'backs history to begin a season 7-0, having done so in 2000 ... Gregorius raised his average to .369 ... Chavez is hitting .515 (17-of-33) in his last 11 games ... The middle installment of this three-game series will see Arizona's Ian Kennedy starting on Tuesday opposite Jhoulys Chacin ... Game time: 2:32.


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Keeping It Simple Isn't So Simple
When I first started in the technology industry—more years ago than I'd like to think—it seemed that we spoke in our own specialized lexicon. Our conversations about "users," "plug ins," and "floppies" probably sounded like some sort of drug culture shorthand.
Fast forward to the present. Today, my morning paper—yes, I know, how quaint—is choked with advertisements for mega-this, multi-that, and iEverything. Consumers haven't just embraced technology; they've taken it over. You can see the impact everywhere. Music and movies in the palm of your hand. Cars with more connections than a dating service. And social media sites for donating to presidential campaigns.
Those of us in the industry want to believe that technology is still in the driver's seat; that technology leads and people follow. I don't think so anymore. Technology may innovate but consumers are at the wheel. They decide who wins—even if it isn't necessarily the superior technology. And, like it or not, the technology industry must follow that lead.
I'd even argue that it's consumers, not businesses, that drive the demand for processing power. Look on your company laptop. It's probably loaded with word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation applications. Now take a look at your personal computer. Chances are it's loaded with videos, song lists, and maybe even the latest World of Warcraft game. Which demands more processing power? Exactly. Your business programs may use the increased power to process a bloated list of features that you'll probably never use. But they didn't drive the need for power. The applications on your personal computer did.
Even though Cisco is not a consumer company, we know, ultimately, that our innovations are driven by the demands of the consumer. Video and multimedia demands are behind the increasing demand for networking bandwidth. Sure, there's an important need for training videos and video conferencing in business. But it's the consumers' expectations and demand for online video that's the real catalyst.
This trend is both a blessing and a curse for technology. The consumer embrace is why technology is more pervasive, more available, and more common. From books on our tablets and music on our phones to our favorite shows available anytime, anywhere.
The pervasive nature also makes technology more cost-effective. It's simple math and economies of scale. The more people willing to buy a technology, the less expensive it becomes. That's why high-definition televisions that used to cost nearly five digits now hover just over three—and with better quality and more features. Why? You guessed it. Because consumers demanded it.
Which brings us to another reason why consumer-driven technology is a good thing. Consumers continually demand newer, better, more. Sure, they'll settle for a less expensive smartphone. But, start adding new features like voice activation, holographic images, and teleportation—and they'll be clamoring for more.
It's important to have more features, but only if they don't lose sight of simplicity. Consumers want technology that just works—simple and seamless. Think about that HD TV. While consumers may be able to tell the difference between LED, LCD, and plasma, they don't necessarily want to know how they work. They just want to know they do.
Or think about internet at a hotel. Most guests don't care about access points, routers, and controllers. They don't care about technical challenges and limitations. They don't care if the ceiling is too high. Or if half the routers are running on an old OS. They just want it all to work when they log in. No more walking around the room to find where the signal is best, and there better not be elaborate login procedures that take longer than a SAT test.
So what does this all mean for those of us in technology? It doesn't mean that technical challenges are somehow diminished. They're not. In fact, the wizard behind the curtain has to pull more levers for the end experience to seem so easy. What it means is that the people who ultimately drive our industry, who push us to be more creative, who push us to do more with less, don't care. They just want it to work. And, to keep growing, it's our jobs to overcome the challenges.
Sure we don't sell solutions directly to consumers. But the businesses we serve do. They live and die by their ability to meet customer expectations. The more we can help them do that—with products and services that support the highly personalized nature of consumer demands—the more successfully they'll be.
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A luxurious, privately owned hotel situated in it's own grounds in York city centre. The Churchill Hotel is a superbly converted Georgian residence retaining many of it's original features and characteristics yet we have been sympathetically extended and lavishly refurbished to provide the comforts and facilities demanded by the discerning traveller. We offer our guests extremely comfortable, stylish bedrooms, all of which have modern en-suite facilities.
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Hey there!
I'm sure I'm not the only one absolutely in love with the beautiful art of this game. Actually, after backing the actual kickstarter campaign, I went to riotminds' website and ordered a copy of this wonderful artbook (I missed on that campaign).
However, I haven't received confirmation of the purchase and I have to admit I didn't understand a word of the things that appeared on the website (I used a Google Translate on some things, but not all).
I've read somewhere that the stock was almost out. Does anyone know if they still have copies left? Someone that reads Swedish, maybe it says something in the website? Thanks in advance!


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Oklahomans Can Now Apply For And Renew Handgun Licenses Online
TULSA, Oklahoma - According to a news release from the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation, a new system has been launched that would allow users to submit applications to apply or renew handgun licenses online.
The Self-Defense Act License On-Line Application system can be accessed on the OSBI website.
Data.gov Makes Agency Data More Accessible
A government data repository is rebuilt on open-source code to help desktop and mobile users navigate through more than 85,000 public datasets.
The General Services Administration pulled the wraps off of a new version of Data.gov, the federal government website that offers freely available government data, tools, and resources entrepreneurs can use to build apps and create data visualizations.
The Internet's 25 Worst Passwords, and What They Say About You
The good news is that "password" is no longer the most-popular password on the Internet, according to the latest report from SplashData. The bad news is that it's still the second-most common—and "123456" is the first.
At first blush, SplashData's annual list of the 25 most common passwords—compiled from files posted online in the wake of security breaches—is not the sort of document that instills great faith in the cleverness of the online masses. On the other hand, some password has to be the most popular. Wouldn't it be weird if it weren't something really dumb and obvious?
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Jeffrey W. Bloom
Jeffrey W. Bloom is professor in the Department of Teaching and Learning, College of Education, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ 86011. He specializes in elementary science education. His research interests involve complexity in thinking and learning, teaching for complex learning, and classroom and school communities. He can be reached at 928-523-0665. His personal website is at: http://jan.ucc.nau.edu/~jwb2. His project website is the Exploring Science Site at: http://elsci.coe.nau.edu.
Tyler Volk
Tyler Volk is associate professor of biology and science director of the environmental studies program at New York University. Address: Biology Department, 1009 Silver Center, 100 Washington Square East, New York University, New York, NY, 10003- 6688. He has a long-standing interest in the structures and functions of systems at all levels, and, in addition to the book Metapatterns Across Space, Time, and Mind is the author of Gaia's Body: Towards a Physiology of Earth and What is Death?: A Scientist Looks at the Cycles of Life. Phone: 212-998-3736. Website: http://www.nyu.edu/fas/biology/faculty/volk/index.html


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The biggest financial companies in America had a tough quarter of trading at the end of 2012. Whether it was stocks or bonds, trading revenues declined or stayed flat at JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Goldman Sachs, and Citigroup, each of which reported earnings this week. Meanwhile these banks seemed to have pulled away from the bond market while getting stung in the stock market.
Let's start in fixed income. The business of trading bonds, currencies and interest rates trailed off for most everyone in the last quarter. The end of year was just a tougher time to make money trading as a trader and market maker in these areas.


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John Kerry throws support behind Markey; Victoria Kennedy, DSCC issue endorsements
US Representative Edward Markey picked up two critically important endorsements and received strong praise from US Senator John Kerry for his candidacy to fill Kerry's seat, in what appears to be a coordinated effort by party leaders to close ranks behind the congressman.
The moves by both Kerry, President Obama's nominee for secretary of state, and the national Democrats to try and shape the race is a clear sign that the national party leadership is sending a message to other potential Democratic candidates to stay out of the campaign.
The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, the Democratic leadership's organization that raises fund and provides support for party candidates around the country, issued its endorsement of Markey just a day after he became the first and still the only candidate to join the race.
The DSCC's unusual decision to quickly take sides in the race came just minutes after Kerry issued an highly unusual statement, in which he said he supports Markey's decision to seek his Senate. He heaped strong praise on the Massachusetts congressman, but stopped short of an outright endorsement of his candidacy. Still, an aide to the senator confirmed that Kerry would vote for the congressman to be the Democratic nominee in a special election.
Within minutes after Kerry's statement was released, Victoria Kennedy, the widow of the late senator Edward M. Kennedy, threw her support to Markey, using much of the same language that Kerry used in his statement.
Other members of the all-Democratic state congressional delegation are also considering a run. They include Michael Capuano of Somerville and Stephen Lynch of South Boston.
There is much concern by Democratic leadership that outgoing US Senator Scott Brown, in a low-voter turnout special election, has a good chance to win the seat. Brown, defeated by Democrat Elizabeth Warren in an election with heavy Democratic turnout, was able to emerge from the tough campaign with a strong favorability rating among voters still intact.
Kerry, who is likely moving into a sensitive, nonpolitical position, issued a carefully worded statement today.
"While I began last week to formally step out of politics and it's very important that I respect the apolitical nature of the post I hope to soon occupy, as Massachusetts' senior senator today and as a colleague of Ed Markey's for 28 years, I'm excited to learn of and support his decision to run for the United States Senate,'' Kerry said in a statement released by his office.
The senator's flattering words about Markey are atypical of Kerry, who has not often involved himself in party primary battles.
Kerry said the 66-year-old Markey, a member of the House since 1976 and dean of the state's delegation, is "one of the most experienced and capable legislators in the entire Congress.''
"…it would be an almost unprecedented occasion for such an accomplished legislator to join the Senate able to hit the ground running on every issue of importance to Massachusetts,'' Kerry said.
He strongly applauded Markey's 36-year congressional record, saying he has been on the cutting edge of a host of important issues.
"Ed's someone who authored and passed a visionary energy bill to deal with climate change; he's one of Congress' foremost experts on the Internet, telecommunications and new energy economies; he was a leader on nuclear weapons issues; and he's the House's leading, ardent, and thoughtful protector of the environment,''
"He's passionate about the issues that Ted Kennedy and I worked on as a team for decades, whether it's health care or the environment and energy or education,'' he said.
Markey himself forwarded Kerry's statement shortly after it was issued, adding: "Massachusetts voters are facing a critical decision about whether we continue John Kerry's tireless fight for the middle class or if we abdicate more power to the special interests. We must not turn back now,'' Markey wrote. "That's why I want to continue this fight for the values and priorities that will move our state and nation forward and carry on John Kerry's legacy of leadership in the Senate.''


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Windows 8 Secure Boot - or How Microsoft Is Riling Up the Linux Masses
Jan 23, 2012 5:00 AM PT
What a difference a week makes.
It was just the other day that Linux bloggers were celebrating the news from researcher Net Applications that desktop Linux had surged in popularity in recent months.
Now, the mood in the blogosphere has plummeted once again as a result of the latest developments on the Windows 8 front. Secure Boot, that is -- a topic astute readers may remember from last fall but that lately seems to have taken a turn for the worse.
Exhibit A: "Microsoft confirms UEFI fears, locks down ARM devices," as the Software Freedom Law Center (SFLC) recently summed it up.
Exhibit B: "Why UEFI secure boot is difficult for Linux," in which Red Hat developer Matthew Garrett explains why things aren't looking much better on Windows 8 PCs.
Bottom line? "The Controversy Continues," as it was put at PCWorld.
'The Exact Thing They Said They Wouldn't Do'
"Controversy," of course, is Linux Girl's middle name, so she whipped out her Quick Quotes Quill and started taking notes.
"And there we have it," began consultant and Slashdot blogger Gerhard Mack down at the Linux blogosphere's rowdy Punchy Penguin Saloon last Friday. "Microsoft is doing the exact thing they said they wouldn't do, and I still can't imagine how they think this will actually make things more secure.
"I buy PCs based on my ability to do what I want with them, and the same goes for my mobile phone," Mack added. "I don't tolerate Android makers with locked boot loaders, and I already wouldn't buy an iPhone or iPod. This is just one more set of products I will never spend money on."
Barbara Hudson, a blogger on Slashdot who goes by "Tom" on the site, had even more choice words on the issue.
'They Need Software Viagra'
"Nasty, short-sighted, and if you think about it for a moment, a blatant admission that Microsoft, despite having a golden opportunity to abandon all their previous deficient coding practices and cruft when moving to new hardware, still isn't able to produce an OS that is more than semi-hardened," Hudson told Linux Girl.
"They need to see a doctor to get some software Viagra," Hudson added.
"This is not about security," blogger Robert Pogson agreed. "The local user can always compromise a PC in hand one way or another."
Rather, "this is about creating a rejuvenated monopoly on ARM," Pogson asserted.
'Good-Bye, M$'
Fortunately, "it won't work, Pogson predicted. "The OEMs have seen FLOSS sell like hotcakes on ARM and they know it is profitable. They no longer need M$ to ensure profitability."
Some will "produce ARMed units to please M$, but consumers won't buy them because they know they no longer need M$ on small cheap computers," he added. "Other initiatives of Wintel will fail similarly: ultrabooks and '8' on anything. '7' on x86/amd64 could not save M$ from a drop in revenue; '8' will not either on ARM or x86/amd64."
With "an effective monopoly on retail shelves, M$ cannot get more than 60 million PCs per quarter to take their license," Pogson pointed out. "30 million are installing something else -- old copies of XP or GNU/Linux. The world is tired of their old monopoly and wary of a new one. Good-bye, M$."
'Microsoft Products Dominate Shelf Space'
Indeed, it's the purchase decision that Hyperlogos blogger Martin Espinoza was focused on.
"I participated in some spirited conversation on this issue with some apparent astroturfers who insisted that if I don't like hardware which denies my right to choose what software I'd like to run on it, my sole recourse is not to buy it," Espinoza told Linux Girl.
"This, of course, ignores numerous issues, including the secondary market," he pointed out.
"It is a valid point in that when we purchase this hardware we are funding our own abuse, but the simple truth is that the masses purchase that which is presented to them, and Microsoft products dominate shelf space," Espinoza concluded. "When the choices presented are Windows on x86 and Windows on ARM, the user will end up with 'secure' boot either way."
'One Less Sticker to Gum Up the Screen'
Of course, tablet vendors that don't follow Microsoft's specifications will suffer only by having to ship Win8 ARM tablets without "Windows Hardware Quality Certification (WHQC)," Hudson pointed out.
"Consumers don't look for it anyway, and one less sticker on a touch device is one less sticker to gum up the touch-screen," she noted. "And let's not forget all those folks who got burned in the past because the sticker said 'Vista-compatible' and found out the hard way that their definition of 'compatible' differs from Microsoft Marketing."
In fact, "I can see it getting to the point where the more clued-in corporate types will specify systems that are NOT certified, not only to have the option of using another OS, but more importantly (from their perspective) to be able to continue to run and restore devices long after Microsoft abandons them to the wolves or tries to disable the OS remotely 'because it's no longer supported,'" Hudson suggested.
'It's Entirely at Your Own Risk'
"With Microsoft ramping up its release cycle so as to be able to obsolete older systems quicker (and both generate more revenue and reduce both the time frame and support costs for older releases), WHQC on ARM is the new purple flavor-aid," she added. "Drink it if you really want to, but it's entirely at your own risk.
"Besides, if the sticker says Microsoft, it's pretty much guaranteed that someone will be able to p0wn it anyway, probably before the devices even appear in stores," Hudson said.
"This is a much juicer target than the Sony PlayStation ever was, and a multitude of different devices offers a much greater attack surface," she concluded. "What this means is that the more hardware vendors offer certified versions of Win8 on ARM, the quicker it will be broken."
'You Would NEVER Buy the Device!'
Slashdot blogger hairyfeet couldn't understand why Linux users would care about Microsoft's plans.
"I mean, do you see them screaming at how iPads can only boot iOS?" he mused. "This is just another case of MSFT aping Apple, which has been pretty much Ballmer's entire game plan since becoming CEO."
Besides, "ARM is the exact opposite of x86 -- you can't just slap anything on ARM because the chips and boards are all custom," he explained. "It's not like x86, where you can list virtually every chip manufacturer on two hands with fingers left over; everything in ARM land is a one-off design and rarely will even two units by the same company have a layout close enough for a generic OS to work."
Plus, "in the end none of this should matter to Linux users as a whole because you would NEVER buy the device anyway!" hairyfeet concluded. "It would be like me complaining about the ashtray design in the Mini; since I'm never gonna buy a mini, why would i bloody complain about its ashtray design?"
'Microsoft's Motives Remain the Same'
The whole situation is "tricky ground to navigate," Slashdot blogger yagu told Linux Girl. "Linux is too popular and Microsoft I hope remains legally vulnerable when they maneuver in any way to restrict unencumbered competition."
There are multiple layers to the story, yagu explained; the trick is peeling them away to determine what the reality is.
"The trusting (ironic this is all about Trusted Computing) side of me wants to believe this is just a spec from Microsoft to ensure their OS runs correctly on hardware platforms," yagu said. "But history, track record, and all evidence to Microsoft's tactics since forever make me nervous...
"I'm quite convinced (my opinion) Microsoft's motives remain the same as always," he concluded. "Under the guise of 'innocent' specs, Microsoft would like nothing more than to lock out Linux."
'An Army of Lawyers'
Last but not least, Chris Travers, a Slashdot blogger who works on the LedgerSMB project, pondered several questions.
"The first is whether antitrust law effectively provides a remedy for Linux distributors," he said. "At this point, Microsoft has a hard time arguing to US courts that they don't have a monopoly in PC-space (though on mobile devices, this is different, and they probably don't), and this seems like the sort of behavior that's classically banned under the Sherman Act."
When Ralph Nader "characterized the consent decree as requiring an army of lawyers to enforce in the wake of Microsoft's loss in the DoJ's antitrust suit against them, my first thought was that such an army of lawyers already existed and would tear Microsoft to pieces if they weren't careful," Travers explained. "It seems that this is a good test of this theory."
Travers' second question, meanwhile, "is whether this can be attacked not only in the US but in the EU on antitrust grounds," he told Linux Girl. "The EU has a different tradition of antitrust law, but it may be applicable here too, and action there may be helpful."
In any case, "seems to me to be a profitable opportunity for an army of lawyers," Travers concluded.


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Archive for category Oval Office
Day 1 – my first day!
Posted by xinthehouse in ACORN, Arizona War Room, Barry, Biden, Democrats, Fox News, Goodies, Intern Bill, Move On, Mr. Soros, Muslim Outreach Suite, National Security Advisor, Office of Media Affairs, Oval Office, Personnel Office, Political Affairs Office, Secret Service, SEIU, West Wing, White House on November 4, 2010
Well, it's my first day as a White House intern! I'm sitting here in my tiny office now waiting for word on my first assignment. They gave us all shiny new laptops so I thought I'd start a little blog about my experiences here. I'm also getting a little bored.
In case you're wondering, we (my fellow interns and I are) are part of a new group they just brought in. Rumor has it they knew yesterday's elections were gonna be a legislative bloodbath for the Democrats so they're focusing on the executive and I guess they needed bodies. I also keep hearing there's some kind of "shake-up" going on around here.
So the day started out kind of interesting. I had never been to the White House before. They said it really wasn't a good day to "orient" us as things were a little chaotic trying to get the President ready for his press conference and all. But we were given kind of a mini-tour of the back offices in the West Wing. After a quick pat-down by the Secret Service guys, we met our tour guide "Bill" who is one of the senior interns. Bill walked us through the halls pointing out some of the various offices: the Personnel Office, the Political Affairs Office (which includes the Muslim Outreach suite), the National Security Advisor's Office, the Arizona War Room (yes, they actually have that), the Office of Media Affairs (also known as the Fox News war room), the SEIU and Acorn suite of offices and the Move On office which they say Mr. Soros sometimes uses when he's in town. We passed by the Oval Office but it was locked. I thought I heard Biden's voice.
Anyway, can't wait to find out what my assignment is!
PS. Haven't seen "Barry" yet. That's what someone told me they call Obama around here, but not to his face. 🙂


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The bruising Apple-Samsung fight raises major intellectual property rights (IPR) issues that South Korea and Asian economies generally are ill-prepared for. Unless the concerns raised by the Samsung-Apple dispute are resolved, Korea should expect regular trade friction with major partners and frequent accusations of copying and cheating. As wealthy countries like Korea move away from manufacturing and further into services and information, the need for innovative Korean firms will only grow. Neither Korea's corporate structure – dominated by mega-oligopolies with strong disincentives to innovate – nor education system – overwhelmed by rote learning and plagiarism – position Korea well for the future.
Korea's traditional export strengths are in manufacturing – cars, ships, electronics, and heavy industries. These generate about 40% of GDP and much of Korea's foreign exchange. However, unless Korea strengthens its service economy, it will increasingly compete 'backward' against the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, China, India, South Africa) over manufacturing, rather than 'forward' against the US, EU, and Japan over innovative services. The Korean business media generally ignore this to focus on chaebol—Korea's large, international often family owned business conglomerates– but the costs of doing so are already apparent: Korea's late arrival to smart phones (some five years after the U.S.) led directly to Samsung's desperation and Apple's retaliation in the courts.
Industrial skills diffuse easily. Just as Korean companies were able to attract American manufacturing jobs in the 1980s and 1990s, the BRICS and Southeast Asia now draw manufacturing jobs away from Korea. As South Korea grows richer, fewer Koreans are willing to work in a factory. Of the hundreds of Korean undergraduates I have taught, less than 5% tell me they expect to work in manufacturing. And Korea's chaebol have scarcely invested locally in the last two decades; new capacity is built either closer to markets to prevent local protectionist backlashes (as in the U.S.), or elsewhere in Asia where labor costs are lower.Enjoying this article? Click here to subscribe for full access. Just $5 a month.
These trends are not uncommon. As globalization spreads, more and more people enter the global labor force, pushing down wages. Given that service jobs usually require more education than manufacturing ones, the latter more easily cede ground to foreign competition. The U.S. too had to shift, painfully, from an industrial economy manufacturing "stuff," to a service economy producing useful information. Manufacturing now accounts for about 15% of the U.S. labor force. But American services – including education, research, film, music, video games, health care, banking, and software design – have become global leaders and, crucially, sit atop the value chain generating massive revenue through innovative "first movement" into new areas (tech giants like Google or Apple being obvious examples). By contrast, Korea's biggest companies face competition from dozens of other firms (whether old rivals like Sony, or new ones from China) in well-established areas. These firms are successful, of course, but will not lead the future nor generate the long-term innovation Korea needs to fend off rising BRICS competition.