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|2012-01-25, 08:29
|Link #21
Version Zero
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Discord - Mr.Bushido#2164
Age: 33
Just use the Report button and the mods/admins will look into it.
|2012-01-25, 08:29
|Link #22
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: event horizon
And some of you who reponded aren't exactly angels yourselves; so let's not go there.
|2012-01-25, 08:33
|Link #23
And like I said before. If it doesn't justify being rediscussed per episode, then it's a cyclical topic that can be subject to moderation if the poster is deliberately doing it.
And I will ask you. What's the point of developing its own thread? Why does it deserve its own thread. So people with like minds can just agree with each other? Not much of a point there. Shall we separate every single episode thread into "Fluff" and "srs bzness" threads? Because that would be what it ends up.
And as I've already stated before. Negative only threads cannot work alone. There are already many of those, and they all are very low content.
It's where the praise clashes with the bashing where readers can view the input and make the decision for themselves that matters. It shouldn't be the place of anyone else to dictate what to think, or where to organize it.
I consider myself a pretty moderate poster. I'm sure not everyone thinks that. I'm not sure what the mods would think. I don't want to know, tbh.
I should be able to post my thoughts wherever I want as long as it is on topic, without fear that I'll be whisked away because the mods have decided I am too good and move me up to Masters Hater League thread while demoting someone who disagrees with me to Platinum Fan League thread. Hmm... Automated Matchmaking for forum debates sounds interesting. I just made too many negative posts, now I've been moved out of my division.
Overall, I can't see how this system will work. That would require either posters to self-mod themselves in the right spot, and let's be honest-- everyone THINKS they are reasonable and moderate. And so we have to leave it up to the mods, and break the thread's cohesion when posts are being moved around.
And exactly how does someone stirring a topic gain power? They can spam the thread? That's moddable? They keep trying to stir the discussion on the rail? Well, nothing an ignore list can handle.
Someone outspoken has as much power as you give them.
|2012-01-25, 08:41
|Link #24
reading #hikaributts
Join Date: Feb 2009
Anyways seeing that you also have a neutral view on this, then i would say that the arguments on the first page for this petition are definitely not neutral at all and are shortly summarized as this:
- the majority of the people (in your case: fans) have no interests in reading the rants, so rants are off topic in their opinion.
- rants polarizes the discussion and leads to possible flame wars or something else.
- there is no point in complaining, because a show is what it is.
- rants are insulting to the fanbase
All of these arguments simply suggests that the fans can't accept criticism and that haters should stay out of their topic and rant somewhere else (like in your suggestion a separate topic or doing that in blogs).That's sounds like pure censorship to me.
You claim not to target critics or discussion on the flaws, but your example of using Reckoner actually says otherwise. His rant was purely based on his critical view of the flaws of that episode and the serie itself.
Also how can you start such a biased petition, while you are actually neutral on this?
Last edited by hyl; 2012-01-25 at 08:52.
|2012-01-25, 09:01
|Link #25
Blooming on the mountain
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Deep in their roots, all flowers keep the light....
With absolutely no offense or disrespect intended, to be honest it seems what the OP is essentially asking for is some kind of "underground storage chamber for self-flagellation" where people can go to deliberately stir the pot, "entrollificate", or be as rude and nasty as they want with each other. Or something similar to that....
I have been on other forums where they have such "places" as this and where it may "fit", but I think that it would not work here at animesuki ... as EroKing rightly pointed out, it says in the rules that:
To create a separate space where people can go and behave in such a way that goes against those principles and/or the atmosphere in general would be a disservice to the ... err ... ambiance (?) of the forum community as a whole, even if it were (no, especially if it were!) an area that the mods would turn more of a blind eye to % wise.
Between the report button, using the steps Archon_Wing spelled out early on in the thread, and above all everyone making individual efforts to set a better personal example would be the best methods for "fire prevention" (or whatever someone might want to call it) in my opinion....
|2012-01-25, 10:12
|Link #26
Toji Affairs Secretary
Join Date: May 2009
Location: the Philippines
In fact, it even has the advantage of anonymity.
|2012-01-25, 10:23
|Link #27
Senior Member
While I respect the AS member who started this thread, I largely disagree with him on what he is proposing, and I think it's important for me to elaborate why, because I think it touches on key philosophical differences on how some of us view Anime Suki as a whole. Discussing such differences on how AS members view Anime Suki is probably good for this site and its community, so that we can all have a better understanding of what each of us wants this site to be.
Now my impression is that felix's view on Anime Suki is that series threads and series subforums are first and foremost for fans of those respective series. Now if I agreed with felix's view here, I might fully agree with what he's proposing in this thread. However, I don't agree with felix's view here.
My view, which I think is shared by a lot of members on this site (even if it's only at an implicit level), is very different. I think that the entirety of Anime Suki (including all of its series threads and series subforums) are for all anime fans who are members here, not just fans of one specific series. Let me elaborate on what precisely I mean by this.
The Ano Natsu series thread isn't just for fans of Ano Natsu in particular. It's for all anime fans who are members of the AS community.
A lot of us here on this site approach anime the same way that movie aficionados approach movies. In other words, we watch a lot of different anime titles as we want to see a full range of what the anime world has to offer. We often like to compare and contrast one anime to another. We are moreso fans of anime as a whole (as a genre, or a medium) than fans of specific shows. That's not to say that we don't have our favorite shows, but rather that we don't focus most of our time on just a handful of titles that we like.
Now just as movie aficionados don't like every movie that they end up watching, a lot of us anime aficionados don't like every anime we end up watching. But because we're anime aficionados, we're going to watch a lot of different anime shows, especially ones that gain a lot of attention from the anime fan community as a whole. And also because we're anime aficionados, we're going to give most anime shows we watch at least the good 'ol three episode try. So that means that for an anime aficionado on this site that is deeply disappointed by a particular show, you'll probably see at least a few weeks of him or her heavily critiquing the show (Nostalgia Critic style, in some cases ).
Now I think it's reasonable to expect a person who's been consistently hating a show since Episode 1 or 2 to drop the show at some point. At some point, continuing to stick around and heavily critique a show week-by-week, on a forum like this one, does seem a bit masochistic and counterproductive to good conversations (since there's only so many times you can raise the same criticisms over and over again before they start to seem stale).
But this point is well after a mere three episodes, and that's all we're at so far in Ano Natsu.
Ultimately, this sort of consistent week-by-week heavy critiquing almost always sorts itself out (with one exception, which I'll get to in a bit). Eventually, people will drop shows that they are consistently disliking/hating (key example given the specific example raised by felix in the OP: Reckoner is no longer watching Guilty Crown to the best of my knowledge), leaving only fans of that particular show left posting on it. I would argue that this can create a very different problem of "all-praise all-the-time" that's not terribly more useful than all-criticism all-the-time, but I digress.
The one exception to this is when you have a viewer who was enjoying the show a lot for a decent string of episodes, but then the show made a big change mid-stream, and the viewer who was really liking the show before that shift is very displeased with that shift. When that happens, the show's fanbase as a whole is likely to get polarized (I've seen this with Shakugan no Shana, Haruhi 2009, Ore no Imouto, Hanasaku Iroha, and a few other shows), and that's just the way it is. A show making a big content/tonal/artistic shift will inevitably have this result. If I'm watching a show for the action scenes and you're watching the same show for the dialogue, and suddenly its 50/50 ratio between the two elements shifts to almost nothing but dialogue, it's only normal that I'm now very displeased with the show whereas you're still loving it since you're getting more of what you love about it.
So when shifts like this happen, you're going to get weekly critical posts right to the bitter end, as people have already invested a lot of time in a show that they thought they were going to like and were in fact liking for a long time. Because these people invested a lot of time in a show, I think they have a right to see it through to the end, and continue to voice their displeasure with whatever the big shift was (i.e. a lot more fanservice than before, a lot less action scenes than before, the artwork gets K-Onified, Kyon can't get out of that blasted time loop, etc...).
So, that's my overall take on the issue. I'd love to know what my fellow AS members think of it.
Last edited by Triple_R; 2012-01-25 at 10:48.
|2012-01-25, 10:32
|Link #28
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: event horizon
Spoiler for Quotes:
He's also addressing the completely wrong people about it. If I want to know what's wrong with the industry this year, or whats the worst anime of who knows when I would go find the appropriate thread in General Anime. The reason why anyone goes to the series thread is to find what's good about a show, what the show is about, and what people are discussing.
This is essentially going and talking about your love of meet products in the vegetarian convention or talking about manga/novels in the anime-only discussion. It's just with out purpose and can only go wrong.
What could possibly be the "good" result of such posts? People start agreeing with him and turn the thread into a ranting archive: "the 1001 things wrong with series XXX"? I can't think of any good thing that would come of it, and past incidents would indicate nothing good comes of it; you just can't hope for proper discussion in that context on that topic. At best it's just annoying.
If they were replies to other people, then yes. But they aren't. They're just this sansationalist views that rival the news media. If they can justify their existance, they can justify their existance in another thread; and everyone would be better off (including the people posting them).
If a topic of religion is bad, then talking about the topic of religion in some other thread is also bad.Esentially what you're implying is that somehow, injecting a flame topic in normal topic is okey? even though if it had a thread it would have to be closed imediatly. How exactly does that make any sense.
And about people forming their own views. I went to the thread in the example only to find the signs of war brewing. I don't feel informed at all, and I don't feel welcome, nor do I feel like I want to waste my time going to a thread to listen to people crying. Also, I don't see how people trying really really damn hard to insert into my head every possible way a show could be wrong and how I need to despise it is constructive and/or useful to the topic. The series topic I mean.
Those of us that want to actually discuss things or debate flaws and not re-iterrate or drive people into hating everything about a show then don't have to suffer the silly restrictions, locks and ban-warnings that inevitably happen. And also don't have to suffer the accusations by fellow fans of "being haters" and things like that because of other people trying to stir up shit.
It's so simple.
You also seem to misunderstand something. I'm not suggesting an anology to the Spoiler Policy. YOU would not get banned from the topic! Only over the top rants would; and there would be no consequences, they would just be moved/removed (NO INFRACTIONS). So basically you post a rant. It gets moved to another topic or removed. You are free to try again and be more subtle. Fail and it gets removed again, and you can try again, etc. Nobody gets angry, the topic stays nice and friendly. Everyone is free to discuss everything with out the need of locks, or censoring certain topics or useless meta debaes. Win-Win.
How is this not in your favor. Tell me why this is bad? Why do you need to have the right to incide flame wars?? Why is that the only way to have a discussion or discuss those topics.
I'm personally not really moved by these shallow accusation and labels you are trying to throw at me as a person in hopes of bypassing what the petition is actually saying. I even expected some them; hence the options in the poll.
Well. I agree with your view, but the petition is mostly focusing on the physical problem, rather then the philosophical problem. Thread locks and things like this:
Last edited by felix; 2012-01-25 at 10:58.
|2012-01-25, 10:48
|Link #29
a small cat
How is everyone "free to discuss everything" when people aren't allowed to complain on episodes they didn't like?
Having a post removed again and again (simply because it is a rant) until it becomes acceptable?
That's too much censorship.
Last edited by Liddo-kun; 2012-01-25 at 11:11.
|2012-01-25, 11:11
|Link #30
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: event horizon
How is people simply complaining a "discussion"? I can see it the other way, but I dunno about simply complaing being a discussion by default. A complain doesn't imply reason, judgement or otherwise from the person complaining. It's no different then calling whining a discussion.
Maybe I'm misreading your post and by complain you mean something else entirely?
If you want to complain then make it a discussion. Which means: you are not just gonna shit on the series in the process or make generic broad claims that could just as well apply to anything, or throw some generic labels and sly remakrs (ie. moe, childish, etc)... and most importantly if your "discussion" doesn't get off the ground you won't constantly repeat it over and over if you have nothing to add to your previous post. And if you have something to add, obviously you wouldn't repeat the previous points.
A discussion can have some complaining in it, sure. But a complaint =/= discussion. I can even give you a sign of when its wrong: if you can't even name what the "best part about it" is in your arguments, ie. "it is bad, because the best part about it is XXX" then you aren't discussing or assesing or judging anything but simply throwing out labels with out actual arguments. Of course that's just an example, but ideally there should be some comparison to something and not just ranting for the sake of ranting and venting.
Currently in the examples I gave you, you either can't post, or are severly punished for it. Also, you get to suffer countless accusations from other posters. I would rather have my posts removed and have to rephrase them if by chance I was out of line then deal with the awkwardness of the current system.
|2012-01-25, 11:15
|Link #31
reading #hikaributts
Join Date: Feb 2009
Also he never actually addressed the issue of the anime industry, but just the combination of the genres seem to work against the serie and the fact that this serie failed to live up to his expectations based on it's genre. Thus making it an unenjoyable show for him. So i don't think he was addressing the flaws of the shows in the wrong topic
If lot's of people start agreeing with him, then this show probably has those problems. Then there is a point in discussing this.
This annoyance that you are talking about seems to be some kind of lack of tolerance against criticism for the show.
Last edited by hyl; 2012-01-25 at 11:26.
|2012-01-25, 11:26
|Link #32
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: event horizon
I don't see the problem. Like I said if people thought it was out of line then I'd rather have them removed and have to rephrase them. If you think I was reponsible for the locks and other things and I know some people would point the finger at them then all the better example: YES I would rather have to rephrase then deal with the meta discussion and/or accusations.
I don't see the problem. I did not go to the thread to preach my views. I went to share them. If I shared them in a way that stirred up shit then I more then willing to rephrase them. What's the problem here!? Surely it's not a issue for the people who had a problem with my views if they are removed and I rephrase them.
Also, on the me being neutral thing, please make up your mind! Are you accusing me of being neutral on the petition or the GC thread? I already told you, I refused to take sides on GC, so to this day I am neutral on GC, and I /sign'ed on the petition. You keep going from one to the other and getting confused.
|2012-01-25, 11:29
|Link #33
reading #hikaributts
Join Date: Feb 2009
So you are saying that you have no problems with the rants that you have posted about guilty crown, while you find it unacceptable that others like reckoner rants about Ano Natsu?
Oh, by the way your rants on guilty crown did stir up a few pages of discussion.
|2012-01-25, 11:34
|Link #35
reading #hikaributts
Join Date: Feb 2009
|2012-01-25, 11:37
|Link #36
Lost in my dreams...
Join Date: Jun 2006
Age: 32
I'm sure all of us have been in the situation where someone dismisses (or downright dislikes) the same positive qualities of a show that makes us love it, and remember the bitter feeling said opinion can leave behind. Someone seeing negatives where you see positives can be a tough negotiation table to sit around indeed.
However, that is not a reason to essentially "ban" negative opinions on series altogether. AnimeSuki is a discussion forum (I'm sure you've heard that one before), and we welcome all opinions on a subject, be them agreeable or disagreeable with the subject at hand, so long as said opinions are expressed with the same general courtesy we demand from all communication done on the forum.
That doesn't mean everything is allowed either, and if someone seems to be posting with an only goal to aggravate the discussion at hand, feel free to report said posts - we will look in to it, as always, and if we indeed can determine the behavior and posting pattern as such, we will take action against it. The mere fact of having a continuously low opinion on something doesn't necessarily amount to what I described above (which would essentially be trolling) however, nor does seeing flaws where an other sees quality (a subjective thing by all means) make said stance a less legit one.
Which is why any such potential cases are to be reviewed on a case-by-case basis, rather than have global policies implemented to discourage negative opinions over something in general, never mind actually combating them.
This, regretfully, means that you are prone to meet opinions that run counter to your own, heavily even. Such is the nature of online communication and sharing of opinions, and the hard part to realize is that said opinions aren't any more "wrong" or "improper" than your own. While we can only dream of a day where all anime is a universal masterpiece that appeals to everyone and summons only positive response, sadly we are not there yet - and as such, have to live with stances that cross ours on an open discussion floor.
Fansites exist there for a reason - to serve as a gathering place for people who share the same enthusiasm on the specific subject at question. AnimeSuki, however, is not a fansite. It is a discussion forum that unifies people by our overall interest in anime, not out of agreement on any specific anime at hand. And while truly enjoying a show one feels inclined to post about can be seen as a good trait indeed, that isn't a requirement for participating in the conversation here, nor is it a measure we would ever segregate members by.
Which is why artificial barriers for entry in a discussion will not exist on AnimeSuki, it runs counter to the very idea of this site being an umbrella where all anime fans can gather under. I'm sorry that some pushing and poking happens occasionally, but that doesn't mean we will prevent people from trying to wrestle their own spot under the overall cover altogether, based on a X level of devotion criteria.
Indeed, polarized opinions or even polarized fanbases happen, but their entire separation is not on the table. Never mind to the extremes of having separate threads for both [Positive] and [Negative] opinions, that is, frankly, a fairly ridiculous idea and would serve as a festering ground for mutual animosity and even bigger rifts between said opinions, not to mention a stage ripe for trolling by the other "side".
I apologize if that's not what some would want to hear, but the purpose of AnimeSuki is not to safeguard you against opinions that you wouldn't wish to hear. Fansites are there for that reason, but the doors of AnimeSuki are open to everyone (at first), not just the dedicated fans of a series. Turning some form of an opinion into an official second class citizen won't happen.
TL;DR: If there seems to be an issue brewing, report it, and it will be dealt with to the best of our abilities. I'm sorry if the forum's staff sometimes doesn't see things completely your way, but sadly we have yet to find a way to please everyone (though we are trying!), and have our own standards we adhere to, which has shaped AnimeSuki in to what it is today.
I thank everyone for posting their opinions on the subject, but I'm afraid the thread is going to be closed - the original proposal simply isn't on the discussion table.
Last edited by Skyfall; 2012-01-25 at 12:11.
|2012-01-25, 11:43
|Link #37
Anxious bookseller
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Shibuya Psychic Research
Members have the right to post there views about series they like and don't like. As long as the post follows the rules there is no set rule saying you "must like said show to post in this thread." Obviously when someone crosses the line into flaming, baiting and what not that is against the rules then a mod will step in. This is why we have a Report button since mods can't be everywhere.
If you don't like someone's repeated opinion on a show, we also have the Ignore feature.
This is a discussion community. All types of discussion are welcome, positive and negative again as long as it follows the rules. Banning any type of negative discussion wouldn't progress this community since it's part of life. If you don't like it, again use the ignore feature. If you think it goes beyond whats allowed, report it and let the mods handle it.
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On the mission's 61st Martian day, or sol (Oct. 7, 2012),NASA's Mars rover Curiosity used its soil scoop for the first time, collecting a scoopful of sand and powdery material at the "Rocknest" site. Imaging verified collection of the sample. The collected material will be used for cleaning interior surfaces of the rover's sample-handling mechanism. It will be held and vibrated inside each chamber of the mechanism before the material is discarded. Curiosity's Collection and Handling for In-Situ Martian Rock Analysis (CHIMRA) device, on the robotic arm, includes the scoop and the mechanism for sieving and portioning samples of soil and powdered rock.
A Sol 61 raw image from Curiosity's left navigation camera, at http://1.usa.gov/OMDbxy, shows where the soil collected by the scoop was removed from the ground. The scoop leaves a hole 1.8 inches (4.5 centimeters) wide.
The rover's ability to put scooped and sieved samples of soil into on board laboratory instruments is an important part of the mission. Those instruments -- Chemistry and Mineralogy (CheMin) and Sample Analysis at Mars (SAM) -- will play crucial roles in evaluating whether the study area has ever had a favorable environment for microbial life. Still to be used for the first time is the rover's capability to take powdered samples from rocks, using a percussive drill, for delivery to those same instruments.
Sol 61, in Mars local mean solar time at Gale Crater, ended at 11:44 p.m. Oct. 7, PDT (2:44 a.m. Oct. 8, EDT).
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My name is Malorie Mackey, and I am a young actress and model new to the Los Angeles area. I was born and raised in Richmond, Virginia, where I began acting at the age of twelve. From twelve to twenty-two, I trained and participated in the local theatre circuit of Richmond, Virginia. In May 2010, I graduated with a BFA in theatre performance from Theatre VCU.
My modeling career began when I was picked up by the Modelogic/Wilhelmina office in Richmond when I was eighteen. Since then, I have worked with several independent photographers. I am currently represented by RPM Talent here in LA. (http://www.rpmtalent.net/)
Since moving to Los Angeles, I have been seen in several commercials (such as Bank of America and Toyota) and short films (such as "Cloud Boy.") Most recently, I starred as Leigh in the independent feature film, "The Surfer." Not to mention, I won the People's/ Friend's Choice Award for popular vote on Facebook in Donald Trump's Miss California USA 2011. It was a touching, memorable experience that I will never forget!
I am currently working as the Main Executive Assistant for Red-Eyed Dragon Productions. (http://redeyedpro.com/) It's exciting because I get to tackle the business from on camera work to behind the scenes, as well. We are currently launching a RAW Foods cooking show with well-known photographer Dan Peterson. I will be a model/host in the cooking show for an episode or two, so make sure to check it out! Along with that, our web series "Good Job, Thanks" has hit over 30,000 views on YouTube! We are always working on more and more shorts, commercials, and web series!
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A waning number of high school graduates from the Midwest is sparking a college hunt for freshman applicants, with the decline being felt as far away as Harvard and Emory universities.
A waning number of high school graduates from the Midwest is sparking a college hunt for freshman applicants, with the decline being felt as far away as Harvard and Emory universities.
The drop is the leading edge of a demographic change that is likely to ease competition for slots at selective schools and is already prompting concern among Midwestern colleges.
"You can't create 18-year-olds in a lab," said Brian Prescott, director of policy research at the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education in Boulder, Colo. "Enrollment managers are facing an awful lot of pressure that they can't do much about."
Nationally, the high school Class of 2012 ushered in a first wave of declines in the number of graduates, according to a report by the commission. The trend will worsen after 2025, when admissions officers face the impact of a drop in births that began with the 2007 recession. Over the next two decades, the biggest drain in graduates will be in the Midwest and Northeast. The demographic shifts are compounded by economic factors as the cost of higher education continues to rise.
"We are attempting to leave no stone unturned in our primary market," said Ken Anselment, dean of admissions and financial aid at Lawrence University in Appleton, Wisc. "Demographics are not working real well in the Midwest."
Harvard University said it had a 2.1 percent drop in applications for the next school year, led by a 5.8 percent fall-off from the Midwest. Atlanta-based Emory University reported a 3.3 percent decrease from the region, while Dartmouth College, in Hanover, N.H., attributed a 14 percent slide in total applications partly to a 20 percent drop from the Midwest. The decline at Dartmouth was the biggest in 21 years.
Carleton College in Northfield, Minn., is projecting an 8 percent drop from the region and 11 percent overall.
The migration of manufacturing out of the Midwest, coupled with a declining birth rate, is leaving a mark on regional high schools. The Midwest is headed for a 7.2 percent decline of graduates in the Class of 2014, almost 55,000 fewer than its peak year of 2008, which had about 772,000, according to projections in the report.
Oberlin College, known for its conservatory of music, is projecting about 2 percent fewer applicants than last year, led by about a 20 percent decline in its home state of Ohio. Oberlin, which draws almost a quarter of its students from the Midwest, has seen the trend coming and has tried to prepare, said Debra Chermonte, dean of admissions and financial aid.
The school has been offering more personal attention to high school counselors, especially in the Midwest, such as inviting them to concerts and boosting marketing in the South and Southwest, where populations are growing.
Anticipating changes in demographics, about a half dozen private schools in Ohio, including Oberlin, began jointly promoting their campuses about six years ago.
Denison University, in Granville, and the College of Wooster both project about a 13 percent drop from within the state. Ohio residents make up about a quarter of Denison's student body and about a third at Wooster. Denison and Ohio Wesleyan University have boosted travel outside the state to attract prospective students, especially in California and the Southwest.
"It's been a wake-up call this year," said Alisha Couch, director of admission at the Delaware, Ohio-based school. "There's just not as many names out there in Ohio."
The trend hasn't extended to Kenyon College, in Gambier, Ohio, which said it's seeing more applications this year from every region. The school, where about 14 percent of the student body comes from Ohio, dropped an extra writing supplement from its application process, according to Bev Morse, associate dean of admissions.
Lawrence, a private school 190 miles north of Chicago, expects applications to be little changed from last year at about 2,700, Anselment said. About half the student body comes from Wisconsin, Illinois and Minnesota.
"Since most students are going to college within 100 to 150 miles from home, we want to make sure we're part of the conversation," Anselment said. "We started more aggressively reaching out to juniors and sophomores in our primary market than we have been in the past."
Some colleges are planting regional representatives in large cities such as Chicago.
Marquette University in Milwaukee added a second enrollment staff member in the Chicago area to work with students, parents and college counselors, said Robert Blust, dean of admissions.
"It's certainly to solidify our market in Chicago," Blust said. The school receives the most applications from Illinois, followed by Wisconsin. Its applications are up 9 percent this year to more than 25,000, he said.
Larger schools aren't immune to the shortfall in students and even some in the Ivy League are seeing declining applications as high school graduate numbers dwindle in both the Midwest and Northeast.
Harvard, based in Cambridge, Mass., received 5.1 percent fewer applications from the Northeast. New York-based Columbia University cited demographic changes as a reason for a 1.7 percent drop in total applications at undergraduate schools Columbia College and the School of Engineering and Applied Science.
"Regional differences matter," Harvard said in a Feb. 3 statement. "In the Northeast, where many peer selective private and public colleges already vie for the attention of an increasingly limited number of students, there likely will be decreases in applications at most colleges in the future."
While total applications at Duke University rose 2 percent, the number from the Midwest declined by less than 1 percent, according to Christoph Guttentag, dean of undergraduate admissions for the Durham, N.C.-based school. The number of students seeking admission to Emory rose about 1 percent, offsetting the Midwest decline, according to preliminary data, said spokeswoman Beverly Cox Clark.
Amy Belstra, a college counselor at Libertyville High School in suburban Chicago, said her students have noticed the increased attention from college recruiters.
"Chicago-area kids have always been a popular commodity," Belstra said. "There are some lovely options in our backyard and they are trying to make themselves as attractive as possible."


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Obituary: Ryan Davis Major
Ryan Davis Major, age 56, a resident of Moberly, MO, passed away, Friday, November 2, 2012, at the Boone Hospital in Columbia, MO surrounded by family and special friends.
Ryan was born in Moberly, MO, to Murl Major and Gladys Swetnam Major. Ryan married Kathy Haley in 1986.
He worked in the auto industry as a maintenance mechanic for many years.
He was preceded in death by his father.
Ryan is survived by his loving wife, Kathy Major; his mother, Gladys Major; son, Jeff Major; and daughter, Nicole Haley, all of Moberly, MO; sister, Cynthia Yenches of Japan; grandchildren, Gloria, Danny, Dakota, Destiny, and Krista.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, November 9, 2012, at 6:30 p.m., at The Brick, Moberly, MO.
Arrangements are being handled by Million-Taylor Funeral Homes of Moberly, MO.


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Simply Ming "Tofu & Parsley" Guest Chef: Tony Maws. Tofu, one of the most versatile ingredients in the Eastern world, is paired with the Western basic, parsley, to create three "All-In-One" dishes. In this episode, Ming prepares a healthy Layered Salad with Green Goddess Tofu Dressing and uses firm tofu for a Tofu Greek Salad. D
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Joanne Weir's Cooking Confidence "Market to Table" Joanne's day begins at the farmer's market and she shows us a fresh sugar snap pea soup. Then she works with her student Kyle to perfect his pasta techniques making a fresh fettuccine with asparagus, prosciutto, and lemon creme fraiche. Recipes: Sugar Snap Pea Soup with Mint and Meyer Lemon Oil and Fresh Fettuccine with Asparagus Ribbons and Lemon Creme Fraiche. D
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Rick Steves' Europe "Switzerland's Jungfrau Region: Best of the Alps" Rick is in the sky-high corner of the Swiss Alps, with cows on breathtaking ridges. He settles into a traditional village where locals scythe hay by hand. He hikes, bikes and parasails, then blasts an alphorn.G
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Please drop in and share what is in your cup with us. Yesterday we discussed how we determine how much water we use when brewing. Feel free to continue to discuss this topic.
Also be sure to discuss today's 'Off Tea Topic'.
Satchel Paige wrote:How old would you be if you didn't know how old you are?
This can be very thought-provoking and introspective. Many variables could come in to play. Be sure to take time to ponder before you answer.
We are looking forward to sharing this TeaDay with ... everyone. Bottoms up!


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In the meantime, though, I will announce that E's dicebot has picked Persephone to enjoy a free 6 month supply of pomegranates. to be the next Forensic Scientist!
We'll get started tomorrow. I left my game in the car after game night, and it is so damn cold out that no one will ever convince me to run to my car for a game, no matter what you try. Brrrrr....
How far is that car? You can't even run out in a little bit of cold? I would warm you up when you get back!!
Bugger! Was I late? Nonetheless I shall keep me eye on the thread should you decide to do another run, RPGuy!
If he runs the game again after this, I will happily give you my spot so you get a chance to play. ^^
When I get home from work, I'll deal out cards, and if I have time do roles, otherwise I'll start the game tomorrow for sure.We will be adding The Witness! The witness starts the game knowing who the Murderer is! However, in the event of a victory by the investigators, the murderer gets one chance to guess and eliminate the witness before they make it to court, flipping the victory for themselves!
Congrats Verasaille! And a polite hat tip to Assassini as well who also mentioned that possibility. I have to admit that while I wrote above that I found some merit in the Electric Current/Oil Stain argument, I'm not sure I would have ever actually guessed it myself. So I'm glad that someone did. That seemed like a rather tough round – Remiel really didn't get a lot in the way of clues to point us towards Oil Stain.
LOL!This sounds like an excuse I'd use.
Clearly Guy doesn't love us as much as we love him. *melodramatic sniffles*
Basically a Merlin + Assassin combo. Sweet! That's awesome. I suspect this will make things actually harder for the investigators.
When I said we have 12, I was counting you as number 11, Der, you're in!I don't count as a player, I just had out cards unless I'm the FS.
You aren't late, Der dear. Guy hasn't handed out all the hidden roles yet. He was just announcing Persephone as the new FS for this round. Fear not! We will toss you and Red into the frying pan!
I found the murderer! Mp with the frying pan in the forum!Guy- Whoops! Hit modify instead of quote! Not used to GM actions being there.
I keep trying to push people to Mafia but nobody wants to play all vanilla versions!
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In Between the Numbers: Measuring E-Commerce:As shopping behavior evolves, so must our metrics
Thinking about the intersection of the internet and the store, the mash-up of retail's virtual and physical worlds.
And wondering if something as out-of-sight as the industry's performance metrics will get in the way of progress.
When e-commerce entered retail life in the mid-1990s, it was understandably regarded as just another channel of distribution – indeed, as just one more store. With this perspective, the key performance metric was (and generally remains to this day) site revenue. Conversion, another key metric, was defined as site transactions as a percent of site visits.
This still makes sense – but at a narrow, misleading level, because e-commerce no longer defines the connected world for retail.
In this age of Google and Facebook, the primary value today of the Internet to the shopper – and to your brand – is less about transactions, and more about search. On the PC, on the tablet, on the mobile devices, amidst the aisles.
The Internet – and the search function of the ever-mobile Internet – is now the front door of the entire brand.
In this past January, according to comScore, Americans conducted 18.6 billion total search queries (roughly 11.9 billion on Google alone). That's 81 searches per month for every one of the 231 million Americans said to be accessing the Internet on a regular basis. Last year, the search market grew by 12% – the sum of a 4% increase in searchers, and 8% growth in searches per person.
According to comScore's February 2011 study, 58% of US consumers begin their shopping journey with search. According to the Pew Research Center's 2010 research, a typical day finds 21% of American adults searching for product information – up from 15% just three years earlier.
Given that online transactions total just 7% of US annual retail revenue, much of that online search opens the door to a store-based transaction.
Which suggests a new set of metrics to complement the old.
Do the math.
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Create Digital Music | Ensembles, Symphonies, and Bikelophones
Over at Create Digital Music, a post last week featuring the Nutcracker Suite played entirely on bike parts (by "johnny random") led to a whole host of bike/music mashups.
There's Stephen Schweitzer's Bikelophone, a Motobecane Grand Jubilee that's given its life to music. Literally. There's a variety of strings, spokes, and bells alongside an Electrosonic interface that simulates a Theremin, and the whole thing is wired into a mixing board.
The podcasters at The Bike Show just did an edition called "Experimental music and the bicycle", and they're trying to organize a performance, in conjunction with London's Grand Depart of the Tour de France this summer, of Godfried-Willem Raes's Second Symphony for 'Singing Bicycles'.
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KALAMAZOO—The Western Michigan University Symphony Orchestra will perform its second concert of the 2012–13 season at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 4, in the Dalton Center Recital Hall. Admission is free.
This concert season was nicknamed "Perfect Fifth" because it highlights symphonic works with the number five. The Nov. 4 program is no exception, as it will feature the Symphony Number 5 in C Minor, Opus 67, by Ludwig van Beethoven. The famous "fate" motive begins this piece and demonstrates Beethoven's genius as a composer. Also on the program is Claude Debussy's Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun. One of the most engaging orchestral pieces of the early 20th century, it is a prime example of impressionism in music.
WMU Graduate Assistant Conductor, Jeffrey Spenner, will make his conducting debut with the Overture to the opera Oberon by Carl Maria von Weber.
For more information about the concert, call (269) 387-4704 or (269) 387-4678, or visit wmich.edu/music.


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Wait for the Amazing Finish to the Painting [VIDEO]
I'm a big fan of art in public spaces. Whether it be a subway busker or street performer juggling, I'm apt to drop a dollar and watch. Heck, even mimes amuse me. That said, what this guy does is just phenomenal.


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Essex Skipper
The Lulworth Skipper is one of the smallest of our butterflies. It is restricted to the extreme south of Dorset where it can be found in large numbers along a stretch of coast centred on the village of Lulworth, where the species was first discovered in 1832.
The females can be distinguished from other skippers by the pale orange 'sun-ray' markings on their forewings whereas the males have darker-brown, almost olive coloured wings and a black line through the centre of the forewing. Darker than Small and Essex Skippers, neither of which has ray of pale spots.
The range of the Lulworth Skipper has changed little in recent decades and it remains locally very abundant.
Size and Family
- Family: Skippers
- Size: Small
- Wing Span Range (male to female): 25-27mm
Conservation Status
- Section 41 species of principal importance under the NERC Act in England
- UK BAP Status: Priority Species
- Butterfly Conservation priority: High
- European status: Vulnerable
- Protected under Schedule 5 of the 1981 Wildlife and Countryside Act (for sale only)
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The butterfly breeds on tall patches of Tor-grass (Brachypodium pinnatum).
Occurs on chalk grasslands in Dorset, including chalk downland, coastal grasslands and undercliffs. The butterfly occasionally uses grasslands on chalk clays and road verges where chalk or limestone ballast has been used in construction. The grass should be tall, as females perfer tall spikes of the foodplant (30-50cm) and never select foodplants under 10cm for egg laying. South-facing slopes and grasslands sheltered from winds are preferred.
- Countries: England
- Only found in Dorset on the Coast from Burton Bradstock to Swanage and on chalk downland inland (such as the Purbeck Ridge and White Horse Hill).
- Distribution Trend Since 1970's = -15%.


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"Starting with the doubles the guys came out strong and competed at a high level tonight," said Bisons coach Andrew Harris. "The guys really put themselves in position to win the doubles but ACU came up with some big shots."
Andy Mizell and Joe McArdle won the No. 3 doubles set versus Hutton Jones and Joey Faris 8-6.
Mario Hernandez had a tough singles match, losing in a tiebreaker to Quinton Petereson-Paul 9-8 (7-3).
The Wildcats improved to 11-1. Lipscomb is 4-2 overall.
"When you play quality teams they are going to play better in tight situations and we need to raise our level as well. A lot of that is experience and learning how to win, said Harris.
"We are not going to hang our heads they have a quality program and we need to get ready for Western Kentucky on Saturday and come out with the same level of attitude."
The Bisons will travel to 3-3 Western Kentucky Saturday Feb. 28. The match is set to begin at 4 p.m. in Bowling Green, Ky.
1) Hernandez/Hangstefer vs. Ryan Hudson/Luke Hawk ACU Won 9-7
2) Pierron/Murrell vs. Juan Nunez/Bryan Joiner ACU Won 8-5
3) Mizell/McArdle vs. Hutton Jones/Joey Farias LU Won 8-6
1) Mc Ardle vs. Juan Nunez ACU Won 6-1,6-1
2) Bruno Melibeu vs. Eldad Campbell ACU Won 6-2,6-3
3) Daniel Hangstefer vs. Ryan Hudson ACU Won 6-4, 6-3
4) James Murrell vs. Bryan Joiner ACU Won 6-3, 6-3
5) Josh Cummings vs. Luke Hawk ACU Won 8-4
6) Mario Hernandez vs. Quinton Petereson-Paul ACU Won 9-8 (7-3)
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President Barack Obama may have dropped a hint this week about the future of Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke, whose term is set to expire early next year.
In an interview Monday night with Charlie Rose on PBS, Obama said Bernanke has been at the helm of the world's most powerful central bank "longer than he wanted or he was supposed to," suggesting the 59-year-old will step down.
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The comments from Obama, who has the power to nominate the next Fed chief, mirror the thinking in Washington that Bernanke is ready to pass the torch to someone else after his historic term navigating the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression.
"Ben Bernanke's done an outstanding job," Obama added in the interview on PBS, comparing him to longtime FBI Director Robert Mueller, who stayed on two years longer than he had planned to.
Obama punted when asked directly if he would reappoint Bernanke should he want to keep the position.
"He has been an outstanding partner, along with the White House, in helping us recover much stronger than, for example, our European partners, from what could have been an economic crisis of epic proportions," Obama said.
A Fed spokesman declined to comment on the remarks by Obama.
First appointed by former President Bush in 2006, Bernanke was confirmed by the U.S. Senate in January 2010 after being re-nominated by Obama.
About 29% of economists surveyed by The Wall Street Journal in early April predicted Bernanke will stay on for a third term, while 46% bet Obama will tap Janet Yellen, the current Fed vice chair, as the central bank's first female chair.
Another 25% of economists polled believe Obama will select another person for the pivotal post, leaving room for alternatives like former Treasury Secretaries Tim Geithner and Larry Summers, influential Princeton economist Alan Blinder or a number of other candidates.
Whoever is chosen will have the challenging task of unwinding the Fed's bloated $3 trillion balance sheet to avoid sparking a bout of inflation, but not before the U.S. economy is healthy enough to stand on its own.


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My next experience in working to remember the plane that my father flew on in the military was met with someone who knew what I was talking about. While I had asked my father a few times what plane he few on during the Vietnam War, it was not always in the forefront of my mind. The second instance was with a retired Air Force officer. I was at work helping him as the customer. Somehow the conversation went to his military service. He had indicated that he'd flown out of McClellan AFB in Sacramento. My father had too. While he was in wars prior to Vietnam, he was definitely up to speed with the Air Force air crafts.
I made my best attempt at telling him the plane. He came back with "The Connie". I had not heard the plane called that before. He said the EC-121 Super Constellation was made by Lockheed. "That was it!" I wholly agreed. He told me a few of his stories and his own interests in these planes. His recommendation to visit the museum at McClellan AFB was soon forgotten for a number of years after my conversation was over this with gentleman. At least he knew what plane that I was talking about.
Now, before my father passed away in 2004, the topic of his Air Force days would come up here and there. He was not inclined to chat about his military service unless it involved some funny stories outside of any missions. I did get him to tell me more about the plane that he flew on. Mind you, he was not the pilot, co-pilot, or the navigator. He was, in fact, the non-pilot officer running the back of the plane. That would be the radar portion.
The name given to the Air Force (and I suppose the counterpart in the Navy) was the EC-121 Warning Star. This military version of the Lockheed Constellation was used from 1954 to 1978 as an early warning radar plane with 2 large radomes and 4 tubro supercharged radial engines.
|At McClellan Air Field Museum c.2009 Zelsersk
Yes, I finally got to McClellan AFB (now an air field since it is no longer an active military installation) in 2009. It took me long enough. I only live about 5 miles from the base. The museum was very interesting to say the least.


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Not only did the Philadelphia Union show some major resolve by defeating the Colorado Rapids, 2-1 Sunday afternoon at Dick's Sporting Goods Park, they exorcised some other demons as well.
The season-opening 3-1 loss to Sporting Kansas City now becomes a distant memory with three points against the Rapids.
For the first time in six league matches, the Union managed to beat the Rapids. Another streak shattered.
The Union hung around an extra day because of the blizzard and still came out on top. The plane ride back to Philadelphia was undoubtedly a happy one indeed.
It wasn't always pretty football, but Amobi Okugo and Jack McInerney each scored and the Union pulled out three big points on the road. The club won three road matches all of last season.
Read: Recap of a wild weekend in Colorado
"I was just telling our staff, 'I've never seen our team, in particular, have as few passes and as few connected passes, but we still got a W,'" Union manager John Hackworth said. "We knew coming in that it was going to be extremely difficult, we were going to have to drop our line, we were going to have to defend a lot more that we normally do. After going up a goal, we kind of sat back a little bit too much and gave them too much of the ball.
"They certainly tried to get the equalizer and did. To our guys credit, they fought hard and capitalized on a great sequence there to get the winner."
Getting three points under adverse conditions says something about the character of the Union.
They sure proved their mettle after Colorado tied the match at 1-1. The momentum could have swayed the other way, but it didn't. McInerney notched the game-winner in the 79th minute and erased all the disappointment from last week.
"We knew coming here was going to be a hard place to play regardless," Okugo said, referring to the weather. "We already had in our mindset that there was a possibility that the game could get postponed. … This was a good win, but it is a long season and everyone is going to have to contribute."
Second-year forward Antoine Hoppenot came on late in the second half and wound up delivering the pass which set up McInerney's goal.
"We were able to convert our chances, and that's what matters at the end of the day, if you're able to create enough chances to put in the back of the net," Hoppenot said.
McInerney showed his ability to finish last season and continued that trend when the Union needed it most on the road.
"He was huge for us today," Hackworth said of McInerney. "He was really good in the preseason and came on and played well last week. He certainly deserved the start. When we were really struggling at the end there with a couple injuries, and we were out of substitutions, he was doing everything. Massive effort on his part."
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Hello, hello! I have returned from the International Food Bloggers Conference, where I co-presented on Niche Blogging, attended classes, met food bloggers of nearly every variety, sought out vegan food and most importantly, vegan-friendly SWAG. Hello, OXO avocado thingy! Don't fret – I have a new avocado waiting at home for its inaugural slicin' and will be sure to Instagram every single step.
Speaking of insta-sharing, it's once again time to peer into the culinary lives and stomachs of J. Sconé, J. Legume, and friends. As always, you can follow @jdfunks and #100DaysHomemade on Instragram for more riveting updates of the versatile, seasonal, plant-based dining variety.
Now 65 days and a new camera into this project, I've decided to shorten the updates a bit for some more concentration.
First up, my first (and so far, only) contribution from a duo of two guests in one day. Staring with summery cocktail with ginger-infused rum from my Heartichoke cohort.
And my, what a pleasant day this was. I came home and my girlfriend had prepared a fancy Italian dinner, which included her first-ever risotto and fresh farmers market tomatoes…
Oh – and there's more.
Now, I was so thrilled with the following meal's outcome — it was the first time ever I have truly seen J. Legume willfully consume and enjoy Indian cuisine. I love to see the evolution of taste bud adventures, or something like that.
Success! I based it on every other Aloo Channa recipe I have ever seen on the internet.
Remember that time, in the first photo, that Louvella, er Maeve, made cocktails? Well, it was to facilitate a certain interview on Autostraddle that accompanies these roasted chickpea tacos (that shockingly, include an actual recipe from yours truly). The things you do for your friends, right?
Moving on.
Bean by Bean: For the bean curious and obsessed.
It's the half-way point, so….
While it's got nothing on my still-dreamt-about-Cheezly, rumor has it that Scheese will be ending its Portland distribution soon. I may have purchased the last-ever package of Strong Cheddar yesterday at a certain vegan mini mall.
It's become increasingly clear to me that the love of nachos, no matter how basic (I mean, crappy) or well-constructed, is never outgrown.
Shocker, the grand finale to this round up is an Isa Does It dessert tester.


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Balance in government is viewed as a good thing. Having one party control both the legislative and administrative branches is thought to be undesirable, as it concentrates power with one group. Likewise, it is argued party domination within the legislative branch vests too much power in the hands of few.
You would think that would be the case in the Warwick City Council, where there is one Republican and eight Democrats. The Republican would be close to superfluous and the council would do its best to show up Mayor Scott Avedisian, a Republican, at every opportunity. But that hasn't happened.
Votes don't strictly follow party lines and, quite frequently, Democratic members of the council are divided on issues. That is positive, although there is room for even greater communication and cooperation between the mayor and the council. We can't say how that will change after Nov. 6 and the election of a new council president, as the current president Bruce Place is not seeking re-election.
That is one manner of looking at council candidates. Will they work with the mayor?
While they are not exclusive, another way is to evaluate performance in the case of incumbents; is their ability to listen and to act on issues affecting the ward?
This election year, three council seats will go uncontested, as either only one candidate declared for the seat, or as in the case of Ward 3 Councilwoman Camille Vella-Wilkinson, won a primary contest. Incumbent Steve Merolla is unchallenged in Ward 9. and newcomer to elective office Thomas Chadronet is the only candidate in Ward 2.
Ward 1 incumbent Steve Colantuono has done a good job in representing his constituents and should be returned to the council. In a bizarre twist, the most volatile issue of the Ward 1 campaign has come from outside the camp of his Democratic opponent, Sharon Ahearn. Ahearn disavowed any connection to a flyer claiming Colantuono had voted on legislation that would benefit him. As it turned out, former Councilman Robert Cushman distributed the flyer.
In Ward 4, veteran Councilman Joseph Solomon faces a challenge from newcomer Michael Penta. Penta has waged a good campaign. He has walked the ward and he has gotten his name out. We hope Penta pursues his interest in public service, however, at this time our choice is to stay the course with Solomon.
In Ward 5, where incumbent John DelGiudice has chosen not to seek re-election, Danny Hall and Edgar Ladouceur have both waged intense campaigns. They come from different backgrounds. Hall is a corrections officer. Ladouceur is an advocate of small business and owns a contracting firm. Both would bring new insight to the council and both, we feel, would do a good job of representing the ward. Our choice is Hall.
Donna Travis, the incumbent Ward 6 councilwoman, has done a good job of representing her constituents. We have heard little from her challenger, Catherine Leach, and think Travis should be returned to the council.
In contrast, Ward 7 is a hotbed of political activity. Incumbent Charles [CJ] Donovan Jr. is in a three-way contest with William Russo and Alfred Gemma, who are running as independents. Donovan is a survivor, narrowly winning prior contests. He is likable but not especially attentive to constituents. Gemma, who previously held the seat, and a seat in the State House, is looking to make a comeback. Russo, a retired policeman, is a consistent observer of government and has run before. We would like to see what he could do if elected. He's our choice.
Ward 8 voters have a choice between Joseph Gallucci, the brother of incumbent councilman Ray Gallucci who is not seeking re-election, and Lyn Jennings. Joe has a long and distinguished career in city government. He served on the council from 1977 to 1984 and returned from 1990 to 1994 before becoming the city's registrar of voters. He retired from that job last year. Jennings made her mark on the political scene two years ago. She rallied salon owners across the state in opposition of Governor Chafee's proposed taxes and galvanized opposition that led to the measure's defeat. We like her feistiness and think she would be a good addition to the council.
What a surprise...John Howell endorses all 0f Scottie's republican lap dogs. It was interesting to read Howell's mis-characterization of the flyer drop in Ward 1.
The FLYERS question the self serving interest of Steve Coluntuano. The first flyer asks why special legislation was passed to grant family lifetime healthcare after Stevie serves only 6 years. That benefit will cost over $400,000.
The 2nd flyer points out Stevie introduced and voted for the increased car tax. He refused to give the school dept an extra $400,000 after level funding it for years.
The 3rd flyer points out Stevie never did anything to help the residents of Gov. Francis II stop mandatory sewer connections.
Contray to Howell's assertion the flyers had nothing to do with a former councilman but rather the lack of Stevie representing his constitutents.
Content of First Flyer:
Self Service vs. Public Service
Are you sick and tired of career politicians who put their own interests ahead of their constituents (read: YOU)?
Meet your own: Councilman Steve Colantuono
This man voted to give himself lifetime health-care in 2009. A benefit that if he is re-elected will cost taxpayers approximately
Re-electing Steve Colantuono, a bad deal for Warwick taxpayers.
This year when the Warwick city council considered giving the school department an extra $400,000 to renovate buildings, improve programs, and purchase supplies for our children, Colantuono voted a loud and clear
So what are the Colantuono priorities?
1) School improvements for our children? No!
2) Lifetime healthcare for himself paid for by you? Yes!
Now it's our turn to say NO to Colantuono!
Vote Democrat for City Council on Tuesday November 6.
Put children ahead of selfish politicians.
Second Flyer contents:
Are you happy with your higher car tax?
Is your car assessed at thousands more than it is worth?
Thank Councilman Steve Colantuono
He introduced and voted for the legislation authorizing the car tax!
Re-electing Steve Colantuono, a bad deal for Warwick taxpayers.
Tell Councilman Colantuono: "WE ALREADY PAY ENOUGH IN TAXES"!
Third Flyer contents:
That's exactly what Councilman Colantuono did to stop mandatory sewer connection in Gov. Francis Farms Phase II
Thank Councilman Colantuono for his lack of effort by voting against his reelection.
Interesting. Please post links to what you have asserted. I would be interested in reading more before election time, as he is both my neighbor and representative...
Hummel Report on Warwick Lifetime Health-care benefit for politicians, 9/23/2010:
City Council minutes January 21, 2009- (PCO-22-07 - An Ordinance prohibiting lifetime health care or supplemental health coverage to any current or future city or school employee upon their retirement) Legislation amended to allow the councilman to be the last elected official to receive lifetime healthcare. Councilman voted for this change.
Orginal legislation:
Amended legislation:
From Hummel report:
Colantuono: ``It's not an issue for any of my constituents. What I hear from people is - what they see me doing is out all the time, working really hard. And I had a lady the other day say: thank you. Because I wouldn't want to do it.''
Steve Colantuono will be the last councilman eligible to receive the lifetime benefits if he serves three terms - since the ordinance eliminating them was passed after he took office in January 2009. His fellow council members amended the ordinance that would have excluded him from the lifetime coverage. (Colantuono participated in this vote - CONFLICT OF INTEREST?)
Colantuono: ``Now the benefit is a great benefit, don't get me wrong, it's not that I worked my butt off for the benefits. I didn't even know we got benefits until I was on the council and we started talking about these kinds of things; didn't run for the benefits, love to have them and I put in my hours and I do what I need to do but if the benefits weren't there I'd move on. My wife and I would find another way to move on and get benefits too.''
But the premiums are only part of the real cost of the benefit to the city and its taxpayers. The Hummel Report has learned that last year the claims against the city's policy for the current council were more than a quarter of a million dollars.
Colantuono: ``It certainly is a big number , but I know there have been some issues with folks in terms of the claims and the usage.''
Hummel: ``I'm wondering whether that gives you pause at all about the benefit
Colantuono: ``It absolutely does. It's a benefit that we all appreciate. You never know when you're going to need it or use it to that degree.''
Appropriation of additional hundreds of thousand of dollars to school budget record:
Go to June 04, 2012 - Part I - Warwick City Council - Budget Hearings audio testimony and forward testimony to NUMBER 2276 of the audio.
When asked what he would say to the individuals who claim his only interest is lifetime health care, Colantuono, replied, "They don't deserve a response."
Colantuono said. "The only vote I've ever taken on health care eliminated health care going forward on a prospective basis for people who would take public office after the date of the ordinance. I'm not sure how that jumps to me eliminating lifetime health care for every politician but myself."
Warwick Beacon article on the issue:
The above facts prove that Colantuono is not telling the truth.
8 Democrats vs 1 Republican
But the truth is 6 are in lock step with the Mayor.
3 think independently.
The Mayor vetoed against any release of actuarial reports and one would definately think 8 democrats would not allow that much lack of transparency from a republican Mayor. Again, the truth is favoritism and professional courtesy trumps all. Corruption in Warwick is bigger than party politics. R and D mean nothing in Warwick.
This story is a big bunch of bull!


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We have waited, prepared and waited some more. Now, he is here. It is a glorious day, the start of a joyful season of celebration!
It is, however, somewhat of a quiet entrance for me this year. Oddly enough for my family (I am pretty sure this is the first time ever), we had our large family gathering this past weekend instead of on Christmas Day. That means today will have a little less food, a little less presents and a little less craziness — not a typical Christmas Day for me. Perhaps, though, it will have a little more silence, a little more prayer time and a little more Christ. That is a beautiful thought indeed.
However you may be celebrating Christ's birth today, I pray that it, too, will be full of joy and focused on our Savior. Enjoy family, friends and cheer, and welcome Christ into your hearts and home.
From myself and everyone at Our Sunday Visitor, Merry Christmas!
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text: Burger Costs Rising With Beef Supply at 21-Year Low August 1, 2013 05:35 AM Tweet TAGS: Marketing, Overseas December 18, 2014 By Bloomberg Email Surging feed costs have spurred ranchers to cut herds. Elizabeth Campbell U.S. beef production is plunging to a 21-year low after surging feed costs spurred ranchers to cut herds, signaling record prices for consumers and higher costs for buyers from McDonald's Corp. to Ruth's Chris Steak House. Production in the U.S. will decline 4.9 percent to 10.93 million metric tons in 2014, retreating for a fourth year, the government says. The herd on July 1 was the smallest for that date since at least 1973, according to the average of four analyst estimates compiled by Bloomberg. The most-active cattle futures will rise 6 percent to $1.33 a pound next year, a level last seen in February, the median of nine forecasts shows. Ranchers still haven't recovered from last year's drought that sent grain costs to a record and spurred them to slaughter more cattle. While feed costs are now slumping as U.S. farms prepare to reap the biggest corn crop ever, it takes more than two years to raise enough animals to expand supply. Retail ground-beef prices in June were up 13 percent from a year earlier and near a record set in January. "The drought has really affected the cow herd," said Tucker Hughes, a 65-year-old rancher in Stanford, Montana, who predicted the number of animals he retains for breeding may drop as much as 20 percent over the next two years. "Some people had to downsize their herds. When you get these droughts, you have to reduce your numbers." Cattle Rebound Traders are anticipating that this year's 5.1 percent drop in futures to $1.25525 a pound on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange will reverse. Their prediction would take prices close to the record of $1.35175 reached Jan. 11. Futures averaged about $1.249 since the start of January, heading for the highest-ever annual level. The Standard & Poor's GSCI Agriculture Index of eight commodities fell 17 percent this year, and the MSCI All-Country World Index of equities rose 10 percent. Treasuries lost 2.6 percent, the Bloomberg U.S. Treasury Bond Index shows. McDonald's, the world's largest restaurant chain, probably will pay 2.5 percent to 3.5 percent more for beef this year, according to Jack Russo, a St. Louis-based analyst at Edward Jones & Co. That's more than the forecast 1.5 percent to 2.5 percent increase in total commodity costs that Chief Financial Officer Peter Bensen predicted on a July 22 conference call. While the Oak Brook, Illinois-based company will consider charging more for food, competition and price-sensitive consumers mean "we have less pricing power in 2013 versus a year ago," Bensen said. Higher Prices Wholesale beef prices dropped 12 percent since reaching a record $2.1137 a pound on May 23, as the acceleration in slaughtering boosted supply, government data show. Prices probably will exceed that peak next year, said Ron Plain, a livestock economist at the University of Missouri in Columbia. Global meat prices rose 2.1 percent in June, the most in nine months, while the overall cost of food dropped 0.9 percent to the lowest since February, United Nations data show. Retail ground beef averaged $3.382 a pound in June, the second-most ever behind the record of $3.407 in January, Bureau of Labor Statistics data show. Prices will top the record next year, said Steve Meyer, president of Paragon Economics in Adel, Iowa. The government estimates consumers will pay as much as 3.5 percent more for beef in 2014. Beef costs for Ruth's Hospitality Group Inc., the Heathrow, Florida-based steakhouse owner, climbed 17 percent over two years, Chief Financial Officer Arne Haak said during a presentation on June 25. The restaurant raised its prices in February. Next year and 2015 will still be tough because of the lack of supply, Chief Executive Officer Michael O'Donnell said in a presentation June 18. Slowing Demand Higher prices are curbing demand, with U.S. beef shipments tracked by the government down 2 percent this year through May. The dollar's rally to a three-year high in July is also eroding the appeal of U.S. exports and China and Russia are restricting meat with ractopamine, a feed additive that some U.S. producers use to increase lean muscle. Cheaper feed and the easing drought conditions in most places may encourage ranchers to expand. Corn futures on the Chicago Board of Trade are now 44 percent lower than the record reached in August. The USDA rated 44 percent of pasture and rangeland in good or excellent condition in the week ended July 28, compared with 17 percent a year earlier. "There's an awful lot of people wanting to expand," said Steve Foglesong, 56, who raises 9,000 head of cattle and farms 1,800 acres of corn and soybeans about 65 miles southwest of Peoria, Illinois. "The market signals are kind of there." Bullish Signal An expansion would initially be bullish for prices because cows would be retained for breeding rather than slaughtered, said Chris Hurt, a professor of agricultural economics at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana. It takes about 30 months to boost beef production, according to CattleFax, an industry researcher in Centennial, Colorado. Calves have a nine-month gestation and take about 20 months to reach slaughter weight. Cattle in the U.S. are raised from birth on pastures for about a year, when they weigh 500 pounds to 800 pounds, and then are sold to feedlots. The animals then consume mostly corn until they are 1,200 pounds to 1,350 pounds and are sold to slaughtering plants. Returns have varied across the supply chain. A feedlot that put a 750-pound steer on a corn-based diet for about five months and then sold it at 1,300 pounds for slaughter lost $148 a head on average in 2012 and as much as $306 in July, based on cash prices, said Lee Schulz, a livestock economist at Iowa State University in Ames. Tight Supply While calf producers made money, many culled herds because the drought parched pastures, Schulz said. About 67 percent of Texas, the largest cattle-producing state, remained in "severe drought" on July 23, up from 33 percent a year earlier, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. Corn surged 68 percent in less than two months last year, reaching an all-time high of $8.49 a bushel in August. Ranchers responded by sending more animals for slaughter, including cows normally held for breeding. "You've got some years of pretty tight beef supplies," said John Nalivka, a former U.S. Department of Agriculture economist and the president of commodity researcher Sterling Marketing Inc. in Vale, Oregon. "If herd building starts, then you will really tighten the supply even more." The number of domestic cattle reached 89.3 million on Jan. 1, the lowest since 1952, according to the USDA. The herd usually expands by midyear, after calves are born in the spring. It reached 96.24 million head on July, 1.6 percent less than a year earlier, according to the average of four analyst estimates. Speculator Holdings Hedge funds and other large speculators got increasingly bullish on cattle in the past four months, raising their bets on higher prices almost 20-fold since March 8, U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission data show. At Bill Donald's ranch near Melville, Montana, range conditions are "much improved." The third-generation owner of Cayuse Livestock Co. said he expects to return to normal capacity after reducing his grazing his herd by 15 percent because of the dry pastures. "As we expand the herd, we will not be sending as many heifers into the feedlot chain," said Donald, who has about 1,500 cows and buys another 2,000 to 3,000 cattle a year. "It will tighten supplies, and that will keep pressure on prices to go upward." Back to news


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Coming next month from the makers of N.Y. Zombies, Heroes & Castles is a strategy action role-playing game that drops the player into the meatier portions of a raging war.
The strategy portion of Heroes & Castles sees players building fortifications, recruiting units and managing castle finances. Once the fighting starts, however, it's into the fray, summoning those recruited units and defending those fortified walls in third-person.
The aim is to put players in the middle of a massive fantasy battle. It looks rather intense. We'll see how it plays next month, when Foursaken Media releases Heroes & Castles for iOS.


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Apple has just released iOS 4.3.3 for iPhone (AT&T/GSM), iPad, and iPod touch and iOS 4.2.8 for V. This point update, as expected, changes the iOS crowd-sourced location database cache. Apple says it:
- Reduces the size of the cache
- No longer backs the cache up to iTunes
- Deletes the cache entirely when Location Services is turned off
As always, if you're Jailbroken stay clear until it's confirmed safe and/or Jailbreak tools are updated to support it.
If you download and install it, let us know how it works for you!
[Thanks everyone!]