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Execution plans! Don't you just love them? They're the first thing you look at when tuning a query or a stored procedure. But what do you do if you have a gigantic query play with 10's of nodes? how do you find the most complex one? Where do you start?
What I've usually done in situations like that is to first find the node/statement with the highest cost and work from there. Now the highest cost can be IO, CPU, Row number or the good old SubTree cost which gives us a number based on all those counters. Let's see how.
With SQL Server 2005 we got the option to show our execution plans in XML in two different ways: using the SET SHOWPLAN_XML ON option or choosing the Show Execution Plan XML option in the execution plan context menu.
These are the two queries we'll work with:
SELECT SalesOrderID, OrderDateFROM Sales.SalesOrderHeader SOH
SELECT *FROM Sales.SalesOrderHeader SOH join Sales.SalesOrderDetail SOD on SOH.SalesOrderID = SOD.SalesOrderID
<ShowPlanXML xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/sqlserver/2004/07/showplan" Version="1.1" Build="10.0.2531.0"> <BatchSequence> <Batch> <Statements> <StmtSimple StatementText="..." StatementId="1" StatementCompId="1" ... > <StatementSetOptions ... /> <QueryPlan CachedPlanSize="8" CompileTime="1" CompileCPU="1" CompileMemory="152"> <RelOp ... > ... </RelOp> </QueryPlan> </StmtSimple> <StmtSimple StatementText="..." StatementId="2" StatementCompId="2" ... > <StatementSetOptions ... /> <QueryPlan CachedPlanSize="40" CompileTime="6" CompileCPU="6" CompileMemory="512"> <RelOp ... > ... </RelOp> </Merge> </RelOp> </QueryPlan> </StmtSimple> </Statements> </Batch> </BatchSequence></ShowPlanXML>
First thing to do is to remove the xmlns=http://schemas.microsoft.com/sqlserver/2004/07/showplan attribute part from the ShowPlanXML node. This is needed so that we don't have problems with namespaces further on which simplifies the querying. You can leave the xmlns attribute but then you'll have to use WITH XMLNAMESPACES to query it properly. From this XML we can extract the costliest nodes and statements with the following code:
-- notice the removed-- xmlns=http://schemas.microsoft.com/sqlserver/2004/07/showplan -- attributedeclare @xml xml = '<ShowPlanXML Version="1.1" Build="10.0.2531.0">... Shortened XML data...</ShowPlanXML>'-- go through all the execution plan nodes, get the attributes and sort on themSELECT c.value('.[1]/@EstimatedTotalSubtreeCost', 'nvarchar(max)') as EstimatedTotalSubtreeCost, c.value('.[1]/@EstimateRows', 'nvarchar(max)') as EstimateRows, c.value('.[1]/@EstimateIO', 'nvarchar(max)') as EstimateIO, c.value('.[1]/@EstimateCPU', 'nvarchar(max)') as EstimateCPU, -- this returns just the node xml for easier inspection c.query('.') as ExecPlanNode FROM -- this returns only nodes with the name RelOp even if they are children of children @xml.nodes('//child::RelOp') T(c)ORDER BY EstimatedTotalSubtreeCost DESC-- go through all the SQL Statements, get the attributes and sort on themSELECT c.value('.[1]/@StatementText', 'nvarchar(max)') as StatementText, c.value('.[1]/@StatementSubTreeCost', 'nvarchar(max)') as StatementSubTreeCost, c.value('.[1]/@StatementEstRows', 'nvarchar(max)') as StatementEstimateRows, c.value('.[1]/@StatementOptmLevel', 'nvarchar(max)') as StatementOptimizationLevel, -- this returns just the statement xml for easier inspection c.query('.') as ExecPlanNodeFROM -- this returns only nodes with the name StmtSimple @xml.nodes('//child::StmtSimple') T(c)ORDER BY StatementSubTreeCost DESC
In the results from the upper queries we can see that the ExecPlanNode is the XML of the processed node. By clicking on it we can inspect just that single node for further details.
We can see that the results are nicely sorted by cost and finding most expensive parts of your plan is easy. This may not look like a big deal but imagine having a stored procedure that generates 50 complex execution plans. Try going through that by hand and see how long you last.
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Charlotte's Web has all the requisite elements that a family film needs to succeed and endure: humor, drama, pathos, and an emotionally satisfying ending.
Now, about the spider. Julia Roberts voices Charlotte in a way that suggests ... not much, I'm afraid. She may be a genuine movie star and can be a good actress, but her voice -- and what she does with it -- never has been one of her strengths.
Kids should enjoy the comic performances of the animals, and adults will appreciate the film's gentle poignancy, powerful enough to induce a lump in the throat.
What hooks you from the start is Dakota Fanning's unfussy passion as Fern.
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Enchanting take on a beloved children's classic.
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Parents need to know that the younger crowd will probably be very eager to see this one -- and for good reason. It's unusually respectful of its much-loved source (E.B. White's classic novel) and its young audience. While the movie does refer to the farmer's plan to kill Wilbur for Christmas dinner, the pivotal (and most potentially upsetting) moment is the death of a central character, which is followed by appropriate mourning and recovery by her barnyard friends. Some of the animal characters are initially unfriendly to a new arrival, and Templeton the rat scavenges objects and talks about being selfish and sneaky. Crows attack him, with their point-of-view shots suggesting the danger he's in. Although 5 is the ideal age for this movie, 4-year-olds should be fine, too, as long as they're able to handle the sad parts.
Messages: Charlotte is determined and generous; WIlbur is courageous and, yes, "humble" and Fern is open to all her animal friends' very different sorts of beauty. Even "bad guy" Templeton has hidden depths.
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Adam Kennedy, Twins Killer: Angels 9, Twins 6
If you're Shannon Stewart, you're having a "D'oh!" moment right about now. For some reason, I seem to be watching whenever the Angels pick up a particularly spectacular stupid play by the other team; last year it was Trot Nixon's "how many outs is it?" throw of a live ball into the stands. This year, it was Stewart forgetting there were only two outs, and AK scored from second. But as Helen observed, it didn't affect the outcome of the game, since all that would have changed was who drove in Kennedy (Anderson as opposed to Eckstein).
Raise your hand if you thought you'd see consecutive implosions (well, kinda sorta) of both Donnelly and Shields. Raise both hands if you thought you'd see Scioscia bring in Percival to pull Shields' chestnuts out of the fire.
We got a welcome sight when GA took one deep; his power outage may be eroding, with five doubles and two homers on the month. Sure, it's not Barry Bonds numbers, but it beats the one double and one homer he got last month. It's a good time for him to warm up, anyway.
Adam Kennedy's kinda almost making a believer of me. Not only is he hitting .455/.519/.591 over the last week, but he picked up a spectacular double play in tonight's game that completely saved Sele's bacon. Likewise, Erstad's late recovery -- hitting .351/.408/.503 since the All-Star break -- has not only turned around my thinking (recall I wanted him back in centerfield at the start of the season), but it's caught the attention of Steven Goldman at Baseball Prospectus as well:
Last week, TEAMS pursued Erstad into his den to get the lowdown on this sudden turnaround of this poster child for sabermetric anemia. Here is how the interview began:Anyway, I'm sure Batgirl will be upset after tonight. Not only did the team lose, but they might have lost Koskie for a substantial time. With Oakland beating the surprisingly pesky Devil Rays (they chased Mark Redman after the second), the Angels gained no ground in the division; and with Texas beating a badly slumping Baltimore club (why couldn't they have been slumping when we saw them?) and Boston getting bruised in a win over Detroit, the wildcard remained unchanged as well.
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ERSTAD: What do you mean "for a long time struggling?" Like what?
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Tuesday night during President Obama's address, the 63-year-old Cohen said he was tweeting to his constituents from the House chamber when Victoria Brink (@victoria_brink) spotted him on TV and sent him a message saying she saw him. Cohen replied, publicly, "pleased u r watching .ilu", short for "I love you." He then followed up with another tweet which read: "nice to know you were watchin SOTU(state of the union).Happy Valentines beautiful girl. ilu".
Cohen deleted the messages within minutes but the Sunlight Foundation, via its "politwoops" project, saves and publishes deleted tweets from members of Congress.
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Anyone know if they have plans for a zoomy Merrill?
A compact foveon system with either a lens system or a zoom with a flip-out screen would seem like an obvious move, although an articulated screen might be beyond their industrial design chops.
I think the OP has a point though. A system camera with a bit more of a battery, handling improvements and possibly an eye level viewfinder would be an interesting proposition.The image quality out of the Merril cameras looks to be fantastic but currently they aren't more than 2. or 3. (probably more 3. or 4.) cameras for many purposes. That is not saying that you couldn't theoretically get out just with that but I think most people want a bit more in terms of handling and versatility to consider it the only thing in their bags when they go on a trip.
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And I think you missed the point. They're not going to create their own competition, much less pitch what they have into the general user market. That's not what these cameras are about. Have you ever owned a fixed lens camera?I doubt it.
The posturing about cameras for pussies was risible, such vulgar language for LumLand, and misspelled as well. The Merrills are obviously for people who understand the tool, but I don't know what that has to do with how high one can pee on a wall. At a certain point here, coming soon, such knowledge will be as useful as which whip works well with Percherons.
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Argentina forward Lionel Messi has revealed his growing understanding with Gonzalo Higuain, after the pair combined to inspire a 3-0 victory against Venezuela on Friday.
Messi laid on his international colleague's double before getting in on the scoring with a penalty, and the 25-year-old acknowledged the potency of their relationship on the pitch.
"Higuain is a great player because he scores a lot of goals," Messi told reporters. "Every time we play, our understanding together increases.
"Playing together is a great joy shared amongst the members of the Argentina squad. The most important thing is to win, no matter who makes the assists or gets the goals.
"We knew they [Venezuela] would try to hit us on the break, but we had the ball, and scored the first goal. Space opened up for us after that. We were patient."
Higuain shared similar optimism in reviewing his performance with his Albiceleste team-mate, adding: "Every time Leo looks forward, he knows I give him an option, as does [Ezequiel] Lavezzi.
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Travel is discouraged in southern portions of the state due to dangerous conditions.
Highways in southern Oklahoma, including I-35 between the Oklahoma City area and the Texas stateline, continue to be slick and hazardous.
In western and southwestern Oklahoma, highways are slick in some spots. Crews continue to report slick and hazardous conditions on I-40 between the Texas stateline and the Oklahoma City area.
In eastern Oklahoma, crews have been working through the night to treat roads and are reporting icy conditions on I-40 from Henryetta to approximately eight miles west of SH-150 and packed snow and ice on I-40 between Checotah and Gore. There are isolated slick spots on I-40 east of Gore to the Arkansas stateline.
US-69 is slick and hazardous between Muskogee and Pittsburg County south of Eufaula. Highways south of Okmulgee and Muskogee and west of Keota are snow-packed, with the exception of US-75 south of Okmulgee, which has isolated slick spots.
Highways in most of southeastern Oklahoma remain slick and hazardous road conditions, especially roads in the Ouachita Mountains, which are being affected by heavy winds and blowing snow. Crews anticipate they will continue treating and plowing roads through the afternoon.
Highways in the Oklahoma City and Tulsa areas are mainly clear and crews continue to monitor conditions and are prepared to treat isolated areas as needed. Drivers should still be cautious of slick spots and black ice. Commuters should plan extra travel time this morning and make sure cars are clear of ice before driving.
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Reader Dawn Parry's bright and breezy picture of a flower is a reminder that summer is not too far away.
Weather experts are predicting that we might be in for some sunny days too – here's to hoping that can be matched with a good result by England in the World Cup in Brazil, where the weather is sure to be hot!
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when Social Knitting Goes Bad
Whatcha gonna do when you need to knit, talk, and maybe eat??
After losing the good fight (repeatedly) of trying to knit things like lace in a group setting, one must soldier on with an easier project.
I give the wayTHumbsUp to this one: the Chevron Scarf.
IF you can keep the double skeins out of the Cool Whip (don't ask), you are home free, slap happy and I guarantee you can chatter away WHILST KNITTING while eating while funning at your holiday table ;p
{sidebar: I've had to work the last couple of days and have been praying non-stop that today I do not have to do that Shopping Story! ayeEE. If you see me, give me a shout!}
BUT if you are fighting the good fight out there, HAPPY Hunting and I hope some cool yarn sneaks into your bags…


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The Kings' DeMarcus Cousins was tops with 265 offensive boards. On the season, he averaged 18 points and 11 rebounds, plus a few technicals.
Sheridan Hoops has its own online trivia contest where you can match wits with other players. Click here to enter. The site has free games or cash games.
A new question is posted on the site every day at noon ET. Here is our day-by-day trivia archive.
Jack Scheuer is our in-house trivia maven, and a fixture on the Philly hoops scene, with 40 years experience covering NBA and college basketball, Phillies baseball and Penn football. A columnist for PhilaHoops.com, Jack was inducted into the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame in 2009, and the Philadelphia Big 5 Hall of Fame in 2002. He has been an assistant basketball coach at Drexel University and Father Judge H.S. (Phila).


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For a full description, additional information and course requirements, visit http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/ap/subjects.html
AP Art History is designed to provide the same benefits to secondary school students as those provided by an introductory college course in art history. In the course, students examine major forms of artistic expression from the ancient world to the present and from a variety of cultures. They learn to look and analyze works of art within their historical context, and to articulate what they see or experience in a meaningful way. A meaningful way to experience works of art is learning to frame an understanding that relates how and why works of art communicate visual meaning.
The AP Studio Art portfolios are designed for students who are seriously interested in the practical experience of art. AP Studio Art is not based on a written examination; instead, students submit portfolios for evaluation at the end of the school year.
The ultimate goal of an AP Music Theory course is to develop a student's ability to recognize, understand, and describe the basic materials and processes of music that are heard or presented in a score. The achievement of these goals may best be approached by initially addressing fundamental aural, analytical, and compositional skills using both listening and written exercises. Building on this foundation, the course should progress to include more creative tasks, such as the harmonization of a melody by selecting appropriate chords, composing a musical bass line to provide two-voice counterpoint, or the realization of figured-bass notation.
The student's ability to read and write musical notation is fundamental to such a course. It is also assumed that the student has acquired (or is acquiring) at least basic performance skills in voice or on an instrument.
An AP Spanish Language course is comparable to an advanced level (5th- and 6th-semester or the equivalent) college Spanish language course. Emphasizing the use of Spanish for active communication, it encompasses aural/oral skills, reading comprehension, grammar, and composition.
The AP Spanish Literature and Culture course is designed to provide you, the student, with a learning experience equivalent to that of an introductory college course in literature written in Spanish.
The course introduces you to the formal study of a representative body of texts from Peninsular Spanish, Latin American, and U.S. Hispanic literature. The course provides you the opportunity to demonstrate your proficiency in Spanish across the three modes of communication (interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational) and the five goal areas (communication, cultures, connections, comparisons, and communities).
The overarching aims of the course are to provide you with ongoing and varied opportunities to further develop your proficiencies across the full range of language skills—with special attention to critical reading and analytical writing—and to encourage you to reflect on the many voices and cultures included in a rich and diverse body of literature written in Spanish.
The AP English Language and Composition course is designed to help students become skilled readers of prose written in a variety of rhetorical contexts and to become skilled writers who compose for a variety of purposes. Both their writing and their reading should make students aware of the interactions among a writer's purposes, audience expectations, and subjects as well as the way generic conventions and the resources of language contribute to effectiveness in writing.
The AP English Literature and Composition course is designed to engage students in the careful reading and critical analysis of imaginative literature. Through the close reading of selected texts, students can deepen their understanding of the ways writers use language to provide both meaning and pleasure for their readers. As they read, students should consider a work's structure, style, and themes, as well as such smaller-scale elements as the use of figurative language, imagery, symbolism, and tone.
Calculus AB is designed to be taught over a full high school academic year. It is possible to spend some time on elementary functions and still cover the Calculus AB curriculum within a year. However, if students are to be adequately prepared for the Calculus AB examination, most of the year must be devoted to topics in differential and integral calculus. These topics are the focus of the AP Exam.
Before studying calculus, all students should complete four years of secondary mathematics designed for college-bound students: courses in which they study algebra, geometry, trigonometry, analytic geometry, and elementary functions. These functions include those that are linear, polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, trigonometric, inverse trigonometric, and piecewise defined. In particular, before studying calculus, students must be familiar with the properties of functions, the algebra of functions, and the graphs of functions. Students must also understand the language of functions (domain and range, odd and even, periodic, symmetry, zeros, intercepts, and so on) and know the values of the trigonometric functions of the numbers 0, pi/6, pi/4, pi/3, pi/2, and their multiples.
Calculus BC is a full-year course in the calculus of functions of a single variable. It includes all topics taught in Calculus AB plus additional topics, but both courses are intended to be challenging and demanding; they require a similar depth of understanding of common topics.
The purpose of the AP Statistics course is to introduce students to the major concepts and tools for collecting, analyzing, and drawing conclusions from data. Students are exposed to four broad conceptual themes:
- Exploring Data: Describing patterns and departures from patterns
- Sampling and Experimentation: Planning and conducting a study
- Anticipating Patterns: Exploring random phenomena using probability and simulation
- Statistical Inference: Estimating population parameters and testing hypotheses
Computer Science A emphasizes object-oriented programming methodology with an emphasis on problem solving and algorithm development and is meant to be the equivalent of a first-semester course in computer science. It also includes the study of data structures and abstraction.
The goal of the AP Environmental Science course is to provide students with the scientific principles, concepts, and methodologies required to understand the interrelationships of the natural world, to identify and analyze environmental problems both natural and human-made, to evaluate the relative risks associated with these problems, and to examine alternative solutions for resolving and/or preventing them.
AP Chemistry should meet the objectives of a good general chemistry course. Students should attain a depth of understanding of fundamentals and a reasonable competence in dealing with chemical problems. The course should contribute to the development of the students' abilities to think clearly and to express their ideas, orally and in writing, with clarity and logic.
The AP Biology course is designed to enable you to develop advanced inquiry and reasoning skills, such as designing a plan for collecting data, analyzing data, applying mathematical routines, and connecting concepts in and across domains. The result will be readiness for the study of advanced topics in subsequent college courses—a goal of every AP course.
The Physics B course provides a systematic introduction to the main principles of physics and emphasizes the development of conceptual understanding and problem-solving ability using algebra and trigonometry, but rarely calculus. In most colleges, this is a one-year terminal course including a laboratory component and is not the usual preparation for more advanced physics and engineering courses. However, the B course provides a foundation in physics for students in the life sciences, premedicine, and some applied sciences, as well as other fields not directly related to science.
The purpose of this AP Psychology course is to introduce the systematic and scientific study of the behavior and mental processes of human beings and other animals. Included is a consideration of the psychological facts, principles, and phenomena associated with each of the major subfields within psychology. Students also learn about the ethics and methods psychologists use in their science and practice.
The AP United States History is designed to provide students with the analytical skills and enduring understandings necessary to deal critically with the problems and materials in United States history. The program prepares students for intermediate and advanced college courses by making demands upon them equivalent to those made by full-year introductory college courses. Students should learn to assess historical materials—their relevance to a given interpretive problem, their reliability, and their importance—and to weigh the evidence and interpretations presented in historical scholarship. An AP United States History course should thus develop the skills necessary to arrive at conclusions on the basis of an informed judgment and to present reasons and evidence clearly and persuasively in an essay format.
AP World History
AP Modern European History. The study of European history since 1450 introduces students to cultural, economic, political, and social developments that played a fundamental role in shaping the world in which they live. Without this knowledge, we would lack the context for understanding the development of contemporary institutions, the role of continuity and change in present-day society and politics, and the evolution of current forms of artistic expression and intellectual discourse. In addition to providing a basic narrative of events and movements, the goals of the AP program in European History are to develop (a) an understanding of some of the principal themes in modern European History, (b) an ability to analyze historical evidence and historical interpretation, and (c) an ability to express historical understanding in writing.
The purpose of the AP Human Geography course is to introduce students to the systematic study of patterns and processes that have shaped human understanding, use, and alteration of Earth's surface. Students employ spatial concepts and landscape analysis to examine human social organization and its environmental consequences. They also learn about the methods and tools geographers use in their science and practice.
The AP Government & Politics: United States course provides an analytical perspective on government and politics in the United States. This course involves both the study of general concepts used to interpret U.S. politics and the analysis of specific case studies. It also requires familiarity with the various institutions, groups, beliefs, and ideas that constitute U.S. political reality. While there is no single approach that an AP Government & Politics: United States course must follow, certain topics are generally covered in college courses.
AP Economics
An AP course in Macroeconomics is designed to give you a thorough understanding of the principles of economics that apply to an economic system as a whole. Such a course places particular emphasis on the study of national income and price determination, and also develops your familiarity with economic performance measures, economic growth, and international economics.
The purpose of an AP course in Microeconomics is to provide a thorough understanding of the principles of economics that apply to the functions of individual decision makers, both consumers and producers, within the larger economic system. It places primary emphasis on the nature and functions of product markets, and includes the study of factor markets and of the role of government in promoting greater efficiency and equity in the economy.


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(RNN) - Pets provide comfort and companionship to those who care for them, but traveling with one is often added stress to an already stressful process, especially during the Holiday season.
With many families planning to travel on or around Thanksgiving, being prepared ahead of time is crucial.
Once you determine if holiday travel is something your pet will enjoy, it is time to consider safety.
Since the majority of people travel with pets by car, it is important to prepare before hitting the road.
Pet expert for America Now, Luciano Aguilar, suggests pets should be secured in a crate, a specially designed harness, or seat belt behind the front seats.
He said proper restraint avoids any interference with the driver and prevents distractions.
"A split second distraction can be disastrous," Aguilar said. "One of my biggest pet peeves is a loose dog jumping around the car while I'm driving. I hear it from dog owners all the time."
He suggests treating your pets as you would a human baby or family member.
"You never know what can happen, so it's best to be prepared," Aguilar said. "You'd never let your child roam around your car while driving, so make sure the four-legged member of your family is just as safe. Cuddling and jumping can come later once you've arrived safely at your destination."
Many states are now encouraging drivers to restrain dogs when traveling by car.
Arizona, Connecticut, Maine and New Jersey are issuing $250 to $1,000 fines for drivers who are caught with their dogs in their lap. But New Jersey is the first state to have issued a bill that would require pets to be secured in some sort of restraint.
Many other states are in the process of pushing through legislation, comparing driving with a dog in your lap to texting while driving or driving under the influence.
Traveling by air has its own set of challenges, so bringing a dog into the mix can get complicated.
The U.S. Department of Transportation estimates that more than 2 million pets and other animals are transported by air each year.
Preparation is key when planning to bring a dog onboard. Airlines vary in policies on transporting pets.
For example, bulldog breeds and pit bull types aren't allowed in cargo on some airlines. Others have weight restrictions.
Aguilar said to make sure your pets fly with an identification tag on their collar and a labeled carrier which includes flight information and emergency contact numbers.
Fees also vary from airline to airline depending on whether your pets ride as a carry on or in cargo.
Heat exhaustion is one concern when going the cargo route with changing temperatures and air pressure.
Also, traveling during busy holidays can cause stress to an animal you're bringing onboard making for an uncomfortable ride for your pets.
"Nobody likes a crying baby on a plane, but it's kind of expected," Aguilar said. "A barking or whining dog is not. Be prepared to get some dirty looks or complaints from other passengers if you can't control your dog."
Getting a pet onboard a plane takes a lot of planning, so make sure it's the right choice for you and your family.
"Like parents of small children, you have to decide if flying with your dog is something you really want to do," Aguilar said. "Consider the added expense, effort and anxiety it can cause and decide what's best for you and for the pet."
Check Petflight.com for individual airline safety rules involving pets.
Finally, since the holidays are hectic for everyone, schedule some sanity time to do things that both you and your pet will enjoy.
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More conflict in Manchester over Common CoreBy TED SIEFER
New Hampshire Union Leader
May 14. 2013 12:08AM
MANCHESTER - Opponents and supporters of Common Core squared off at a Board of School Committee meeting Monday over the education standards that have become the center of a national debate.
Four area activists spoke out against the Common Core, arguing that it would result in the federal government imposing a uniform and unsound educational system on communities across New Hampshire and the country.
An official with the state Department of Education, along with the DOE's 2012 "Teacher of the Year," defended the standards - and detractors' arguments found little support on the school board.
Several conservative groups, including the state organization Cornerstone Action, have opposed Common Core. It has also recently drawn criticism from teacher unions as assessment tests have been rolled out.
Deborah Olszta of Manchester has raised concerns about Common Core with city officials since early March.
"Your schools are being bought out by corporations," Olszta told the school board on Monday. "Private interests have invested millions to promote their corporate values that are not our own community values."
Doris Hohensee of Nashua said, "Common Core has a United Nations and global corporate agenda for the workforce that seeks to undermine America's founding principles."
Olszta and Hohensee home-schooled their kids.
Ann Marie Banfield, who as education director for Cornerstone New Hampshire has spoken out against Common Core before the state Legislature, also addressed the school board.
Heather Gage, the director of the Division of Instruction for the state DOE, maintained that the Common Core State Standards would allow teachers a great deal of flexibility.
"This is not a curriculum," she said. "Think of these standards as road maps. How we're going to get there is up to teachers."
New Hampshire is one of 46 states that have adopted the standards for math and English language arts, which have been pushed by the Obama administration as a way to develop nationwide standards and benchmarks for student achievement.
Gage said that no federal money was or would be withheld to pressure states to adopt Common Core.
Teacher of Year
Bethany Bernasconi, the "Teacher of the Year" winner, said she felt more empowered under Common Core to do her job. "Common Core is grounded in research. What we know about how kids learn has changed, and we'd be remiss if we did not integrate that into our practice," said Bernasconi, a science teacher at Windham High School.
School Superintendent Thomas Brennan also defended the new standards.
"It's not a decision foisted on us by the DOE," he said. "Oftentimes there's this idea Big Brother is telling us what to do, but here we have an impassioned educator telling us what a difference it makes," he said.
Mayor Ted Gatsas sought to allay concerns that the school board would soon be asked to make radical changes to its curriculum.
Citing his experience as a state senator, he said, "I don think the process is as close to being completed as you might think," he said. "I don't think anybody is going to call Manchester and say, 'Here is a curriculum you must implement.'"
The campaign against Common Core also drew criticism during the public comment period of the meeting from Jim O'Connell, president of the civic advocacy group Citizens for Manchester Schools.
"As a simple statement of fact, parents representing the PTOs in Manchester have been involved in developing those standards," he said.
Common Core became a topic of debate for the city school board when last month it approved a nearly $84,000 contract for a Boston-based company to train teachers in the elementary and middle schools in the curriculum standards.
The board's Curriculum and Instruction Committee will also discuss the standards at a meeting later this month.
Under the New Hampshire Department of Education's plan, school districts this fall must begin "instructional shifts" in math and English to meet the Common Core standards. Starting in the 2014 school year, districts will transition to the Smarter Balanced assessment tests, computer-based exams that are to take the place of the NECAP statewide testing system.


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NASHVILLE, TN March 9, 2014. Power management company Eaton and Cummins Westport, a joint-venture company of Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) and Westport Innovations (NASDAQ: WPRT/TSX: WPT), today announced an integrated powertrain package for the Cummins Westport ISX12 G natural gas engine that will provide customers with the first automated transmission to be paired with a spark-ignited natural gas engine in the North American market. The powertrain will combine an Eaton UltraShift® PLUS automated transmission with the Cummins Westport ISX12 G engine.
Speaking at a media event today at the American Trucking Associations' annual Technology & Maintenance Council meeting, executives said this product announcement is a continuation of the long-standing collaboration between Eaton and Cummins, and builds upon the announcement one year ago of the SmartAdvantage™ Powertrain package for the Cummins ISX15 diesel engine. With the interest in alternative fuels driving more fleets to integrate natural gas engines into their portfolio, this product will meet a growing market need while providing best-in-class technology.
Providing our customers with the product offerings that meet the needs of their operation is what this collaboration is about," said Lori Thompson, Cummins Vice President – Truck and Bus OEM Business. "We are delighted to provide an integrated package to customers who desire natural gas power paired with an automated transmission in their fleets."
"We are proud to be able to offer North American fleet customers the first automated transmission to be integrated with a spark-ignited natural gas engine, which shows the level of customer commitment our teams are focused on providing," said John Beering, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Commercial Vehicle Transmission Business, Eaton. "We are confident that our customers will find this powertrain an excellent value compared with other automatic transmission alternatives."
The UltraShift PLUS automated transmissionoffers maximum power capacity, superior acceleration and low-speed maneuverability. Paired with the ISX12 G, the new powertrain package will be available for limited application release for linehaul and regional haul in mid-2014.
The Cummins Westport ISX12 G natural gas engine with heavy-duty durability is based on the Cummins ISX12 diesel engine, and operates on 100 percent natural gas, which can be carried on the vehicle in either compressed (CNG) or liquefied (LNG) form. Ideally suited for regional haul applications, the ISX12 G has a robust power band at 1500-1800 rpm, and delivers excellent responsiveness, with peak torque at 1200 rpm. This industry-leading heavy-duty natural gas engine is available with horsepower of 320 hp to 400 hp (239-298 kW) with 1450 lb-ft (1966 N•m) peak torque.
The powertrain package benefits include:
The Cummins Westport ISX12 G engine can now be paired with either the UltraShift PLUS automated transmission or the Eaton Fuller Advantage Series manual transmission. Customers can rely on the proven service support offered today through Eaton's unparalleled Roadranger® team of sales and service professionals and Cummins extensive distributor and dealer service and support network.
About Eaton
Eaton is a power management company with 2013 sales of $22.0 billion. Eaton provides energy-efficient solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power more efficiently, safely and sustainably. Eaton has approximately 102,000 employees and sells products to customers in more than 175 countries. For more information, visit eaton.com.
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Paul Newman's Classic Film Career
Paul Newman's Classic Film Career
Known for his steely blue eyes, advocacy of numerous charities, and exceptional onscreen skills, Paul Newman cultivated a film career that made him one of the most renowned figures in Hollywood. Newman began his rise toward stardom in the 1950s, appearing in a number of films that are now deemed classics, including "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof," "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid," "Cool Hand Luke," and "The Hustler." Beyond the sheer breadth of his movie career, perhaps one of the most fascinating aspects of Newman's long career is the variety of roles that he so aptly filled. Known for playing the classic cowboy in films such as "The Sting" and "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid," Newman also capably portrayed other roles, such as that of a businessman and even a swindler. Unlike many actors, Newman's career remained strong, and he continued to make films well into his golden years.
Although it was certainly not his first film, "Somebody up There Likes Me" proved to be the first breakout hit for Newman in 1956. Portraying the role of Rocky Graziano, Newman received critical acclaim and praise. James Dean was originally slated to play the role of boxing legend Graziano; however, he died prior to filming, and Newman was asked to fill the role. The film went on to win two Academy Awards.
Two years later, Newman starred opposite Elizabeth Taylor in "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof." The movie was a hit at the box office and earned Newman his first Academy Award nomination. That same year, he starred with Joanne Woodward in "The Long, Hot Summer," a film that earned him a Best Actor award at the 1958 Cannes Film Festival. He and Woodward married later that year and remained married until his death in 2008. The couple appeared together in a string of projects over the course of the next fifty years.
By this time, Newman had become firmly cemented as one of the hottest stars in Hollywood and was able to successfully transition from the cinema of the 1950s to that of the 1960s, a feat that few actors were able to accomplish. Beginning in 1960, Newman starred in a string of films, including "Exodus," "The Hustler," and "Hombre." Filmed in New York, "The Hustler" is about a small-time pool hustler known as "Fast Eddie," a role portrayed by Newman. The film achieved both popular and critical success and quickly became a modern classic.
In 1967, he played the title role of Luke, a prisoner who is sentenced to a two-year prison term at a chain-gang facility in Florida. "Cool Hand Luke" became an iconic movie in film history and was selected by the United States Library of Congress to be preserved in the National Film Registry.
Two years later, Newman appeared with Robert Redford in "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid." The western relates the tale of two well-known outlaws as they run from the law while trying to make their way to Bolivia. Ultimately, the film went on to win four Academy Awards and, like "Cool Hand Luke," was chosen to be preserved in the National Film Registry.
In 1969, Newman also appeared in "Winning," a film about a professional race car driver. To prepare for the role, Newman was trained by a motor sport driver. This led to Newman competing in races in his real life. At the age of seventy, he participated in the 24 Hours of Daytona, and, ten years later, he was still racing.
Newman's film career remained highly successful well into the 1970s and included a number of hits. In 1973, he appeared in "The Sting" with Robert Redford. Set in 1936, the film tells the tale of two grifters. Following its release, the movie was noted for its use of ragtime music. "The Sting" proved to be highly successful at the Academy Awards, garnering no less than ten Oscar nominations and leading to ten wins, including Best Director, Best Original Screenplay, and Best Picture.
Newman transitioned effortlessly into the 1980s and starred in "The Color of Money" in 1986. It was this film, a sequel to "The Hustler," for which Newman finally won an Oscar for his reprisal of the role of Fast Eddie. Taking place some twenty years after "The Hustler" left off, Fast Eddie finds himself training an entirely new team of pool hustlers.
Throughout the 1990s, Newman appeared in a number of films, including "Message in a Bottle." His last screen appearance was in 2002 when he appeared in "Road to Perdition" with Tom Hanks. He continued to provide voice work for several films prior to his retirement in 2007. Newman died the following year.


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At St. Francis Park, assisted living by Americare in Kennett, MO, our focus is on you. Our person-centered approach to care puts residents and their families at the heart of everything we do. Families throughout Dunklin County have trusted us for quality assisted living for years, and for good reason - 95% of Americare's customers would recommend us to others placing us in the top 5% of companies nationally (2016 My InnerView™ customer satisfaction results).
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Product photography and illustrations have been reproduced as accurately as print and web technologies permit. To ensure highest satisfaction, we suggest you view an actual sample from your dealer for best color, wood grain and finish representation.
The Antique Brass Faux Cabinet Hinge offers the look of an inset door but with all of the convenience of concealed hinging on the inside of the cabinet box.


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Last year AdAgeStat tried to do a bracket based on social-media buzz. And while last year was a bracket-busting kind of year, ours failed so spectacularly that we're not even going to link back to the old post. Granted, it's Twitter's fault, not ours. We just report the facts.
This year, we worked with Google to create a bracket based on fastest-rising search terms. In this case, Syracuse beats … Davidson. We're guessing not too many of you picked that . Which is good for you, since Davidson already lost in the first round to Louisville.
Based on Google data as of March 13, here's the Marketer's Almanac for March Madness.
- Number of search results in Google search for "March Madness": 618 million
- Of the top 20 fastest-rising search terms on Google on National Bracket Day (Monday, March 12), number of spots that were related to the NCAA: 12
- Percentage rise in Google search queries for "March Madness" -- week through Selection Sunday (M-Sun): 423%
- Top 10 states, by search volume for "NCAA bracket": Kentucky, Kansas, Indiana, West Virginia, Nebraska, North Carolina, Ohio, Wisconsin, South Dakota, Montana
- Top 10 states, by search volume, for "spring cleaning": Wisconsin, Ohio, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Washington, Minnesota, Michigan, Colorado, New Jersey, New York
- Top searches for school basketball jerseys, week through Selection Sunday: Baylor, Harvard, Duke, UNC, UMich, Syracuse, UConn, Marquette, Notre Dame, Georgetown
- Top searched-for school, by volume, week through Selection Sunday: Georgtown
- No. 2 searched-for school, by volume, week through Selection Sunday: Harvard
- Last time Harvard basketball was in the NCAA tournament: 1946
- Percentage difference in "Harvard" vs "Yale" searches on National Bracket Monday (March 12): 250%
- Most searched-for NCAA player on Sunday, March 11: Anthony Davis (Kentucky Wildcats)
- Number of G+ users who have Kentucky Wildcats Athletics in circles: 51, 519
- Number of "Kentucky Wildcats" videos posted on YouTube: 2500+
- 14,500+ total minutes of video
- 3 million combined total views
- Percentage of basketball fans on YouTube: 57% [source: Nielsen @Plan Q3 '11]
- Percentage of basketball fans on YT who have rented a movie in the past 30 days: 65% [source: Nielsen @Plan Q3 '11]
- Percentage of shoppers who watched an auto video on YouTube before purchasing a car: 56% [source: compete/polk/google]
- Top advertiser category for March Madness: Auto [source: Kantar Media ]
- Top week of search activity for "Buick" so far this year: Week of March 5th
- Number of "March Madness" apps available on Google Play: 290+
- Percentage increase, searches for "ncaa streaming online" -- week leading up to National Bracket Monday, 2011 to 2012: 128%
- Percentage of searches for Super Bowl TV commercials during the 2012 game that originated from mobile devices: 41%
- Increase during SB game (vs. week before) of Super Bowl ad-related searches by device: Desktop: 200%, Tablets: 970%, Smartphones: 2700%
- Date on which "March Madness" searches overtook "Linsanity" searches: Feb 24
- Date on which "March Madness" searches overtook "Mad Men" searches: Feb 27
- Date on which "March Madness searches overtook "spring break" searches: March 10
- Date (in 2011) on which searches for President Obama's March Madness bracket overtook "Obama birth" searches: March 13, 2011
- Winner of the 2012 tournament, according to a "Google Bracket" of fastest-rising school-search queries, week through Selection Sunday: Syracuse (beating Davidson)
If you wondered who Davidson was when they picked up the first seed, you weren't alone. The school quickly became one of the fastest-rising searches on Google.


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Undergraduate Regulations
Prior Learning Limitations: 15-Hour Rule
The University permits credit awards to recognize systematic learning which has been accomplished experientially. As much as prior learning may impact upon the course of study, it is critical that assessment of prior learning be undertaken and completed before or shortly subsequent to admission and enrollment in course work. Thus, in addition to restrictions placed on the number of credit hours that can be awarded to prior learning, the University restricts the time period in which prior learning assessments and portfolio reviews may be undertaken. Assessments, portfolio reviews, and credit awards must be accomplished during the first 15 credit hours of study at the University subsequent to enrollment in an undergraduate degree completion program in the Graduate College. BMT 339 (3 credit hours), which is required of students seeking credit awards for prior learning, is included in these 15 hours.
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Andy loved hunting, picking traditional medicines, watching movies and spending time with his grandchildren. He loved teasing. He was a very generous and kind man. Born March 23, 1936 in Sheguiandah. Raised by John & Elizabeth COOPER in Buzwah. Predeceased by his first wife Alice (Dec. 15, 1990) and second wife Theresa (May 20, 2002). Survived by sister Theresa EXQUIMAUX and sister in law Lena NAHWAIKEZHIK. Predeceased by all his other siblings, Eli NAHWAIKEZHIK, George NAHWAIKEZHIK, Catherine NAHWAIKEZHIK, Stanley NAHWAIKEZHIK, Mary FOX, Stella FRANCIS, Frank COOPER. Beloved father of Connie COOPER (Husband Larry DASHNER), John COOPER, Marcel COOPER, Patricia RESTOULE (husband Ambrose LEGARDE), Billy SAGO (wife Samantha). Loved by 13 grandchildren, Todd and Tamarra TOWEGISHIG, Marcel Jr. and Leighann COOPER, Che' NAHWEGAHBO, Amber and Troy LEGARDE, Diamond COOPER, Damian BELANGER-COOPER, Chelsea COOPER- PLUME, Leo, Nicole and Kyle SAGO. Will be missed by many nieces, nephews, and Friends. Resting at Buzwah church from 10am Wednesday. Funeral Service was at 11am Friday, August 13, 2004 at Kaboni Church. Burial in Kaboni Cemetery (Wikwemikongsing).
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BAR ELIAS, Lebanon (AP) — The Syrian children sat in guarded silence as the clowns tumbled out in a blur of colorful polka dots and suspenders, then burst into laughter as one of the performers kicked her glittery high heels into the air to the toots of a blue trombone.
One of the clowns strummed a guitar while gliding around on stilts. Another, his face painted like a sad mime, juggled three white globes in the air in a show set against the backdrop of a makeshift tent camp in Lebanon.
For the 50 or so children in attendance, all of them refugees from the civil war in neighboring Syria, the clowns provided a brief escape from the horrors they've seen and the challenges of growing up far from home. They are among the more than 1 million Syrians who have flooded into Lebanon over the past three years, fleeing a war that has ripped apart their homeland.
One of the performers, Sabine Choucair, said clowning around is the best thing you can do for people fleeing a war zone "who are feeling unsafe, who are feeling unhappy, and feeling horrified."
"I think the only philosophy behind this is having fun," she added.
The 45-minute show in a camp in Bar Elias, in Lebanon's Bekaa Valley, was put on by Clowns Without Borders, an international humanitarian group that uses laughter to help those suffering from the trauma of armed conflict.
Aid groups are struggling to meet the needs of the estimated 2.7 million refugees who have fled Syria, most of them women and children. With resources stretched, providing food, shelter and other basics often comes ahead of treating the less visible psychological wounds.
But for some refugees, cracking a smile and breaking into full-throated laughter is an important part of healing.
"People ask, 'Is clowning worthwhile? Should we spend money on clowning?' I look at the show today and say yes," said 34-year-old David Clay, a volunteer joined by Choucair, Chilean Claudio Martinez and fellow American Luz Gaxiola.
"In crisis situations it's easy to forget how to (laugh)," Clay said.
In Haiti, where he volunteered with Clowns Without Borders after a devastating earthquake in 2010, laughter helped heal even the most traumatized, Clay said, describing how doctors struggled for months to reach children deeply shaken by the ordeal, while clowns got through to them in minutes.
"I have been in hospitals where children were so shocked in the head they wouldn't speak or react to anything. We came and for the first time they smiled," he said.
In Bar Elias the show was a hit, with the children clapping excitedly at the end of every trick. When the clowns finished the show and tried to pack up, the children demanded that they join them in an impromptu dance.
"We used to only hear the sound of missiles, and shelling and the war," said Amina Umm Said, 40, a Syrian Palestinian who watched the show. "We need festivals like this one to push the fear from our hearts and minds."
Bilal al-Sharqawi, a shy 10-year-old from Daraa, the southern Syrian city where the uprising began, sheepishly explained how the show brought a little bit of joy: "Today was better than yesterday. Today there was a show. Yesterday, we just played football."


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Bruno Mars 'Halfway Done' With Second Studio Album
Bruno Mars released his wildly successful debut album 'Doo-Wops & Hooligans' nearly two years ago, which means it's about time for the hitmaker to begin preparing the follow-up. Mars announced via Twitter that his next record is "halfway done."
The 'Grenade' singer tweeted a progress update this week:
I want you guys to know that I'm halfway done with my second album. I couldn't be happier
— Bruno Mars (@BrunoMars) June 5, 2012
Then he followed with what we presume is a joke about the possible album title:
As of now the album title is Bruno Mars Prepare To Shit Yourself!
— Bruno Mars (@BrunoMars) June 5, 2012
Besides creating his own material, Mars has been busy writing and producing for other artists. He worked with Dr. Luke on Adam Lambert's new single, 'Never Close Our Eyes,' and appeared on tracks by Eminem's Bad Meets Evil duo and Snoop Dogg with Wiz Khalifa.
'Doo-Wops & Hooligans' went platinum and made Mars one of the most successful male performers in pop music. Over the course of two years, the album nabbed a whopping 11 Grammy nominations and won the award for Best Male Pop Performance for 'Just the Way You Are.'
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2010 Pontiac Vibe Values
Select a 2010 Pontiac Vibe trim level
2010 model year changes
The Pontiac Vibe was completely redesigned in 2009, and so for the most part, it is unchanged for 2010.
Competitive comparison
An economical car with plenty of interior room and a full complement of safety features; also comes in sporty GT trim for those who want added power and style
Special features for 2010
The Vibe is a tall hatchback, based on the Toyota Corolla and closely related to the Toyota Matrix, and handles securely, and with its expansive cargo capacity is a great alternative to some of the larger, heavier crossover vehicles. With its excellent safety ratings, good fuel economy, available all-wheel drive, and torquey, responsive engine, the Vibe is still proving to be a solid value. Mileage for the Vibe with the 1.8L base engine is a combined 28 mpg.
The 2010 Pontiac Vibe offers hatchback versatility and seating for five while retaining its sporty styling. Satellite radio, traction control, and ABS are standard on all Vibe trims. The base trim is powered by a 1.8L four-cylinder engine producing 132 hp. This engine is mated to a five-speed manual or an optional four-speed automatic transmission. The GT trim is pushed along by a 158 hp 2.4L four-cylinder connected to a five-speed manual transmission or an optional five-speed automatic. The base and GT trims come standard with FWD while the base trim is also available with AWD. The AWD trim receives a four-speed automatic and the larger 2.4L engine.


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In fact for all the fear over sequestration, spending still goes up in subsequent years, just not at as steep a rate. While many pundits predict a delay, kicking the can down the road further, I am not sure anyone would be satisfied with that outcome, particularly the markets.
The fiscal cliff, despite all of the hyperbole, doesn't even address the big issue, reworking entitlement programs. That is where the long-term insolvency issue kicks in.
Newedge Senior Director of Credit, Sales and Trading Larry McDonald and ACG Analytics broke down three potential outcomes in a presentation entitled: "Beyond the Election Noise and the Fiscal Cliff."
The three outcomes are:
- The Punt: A Deal before year end which allows many tax cuts to expire but punts the heavy lifting of a grand bargain (most likely)
- Go Off the Cliff: $660 billion tax increase + spending cuts = 4.6% hit to GDP, hard recession (not likely)
- A mega deal Grand Bargain before year end (will not happen)
The report dismissed the idea of a grand bargain and broke down the punt into these three scenarios:
- We get a deal between Dec. 20-22 with $220 billion of expiring tax increases and spending cuts; 1.4% of U.S. GDP, a hit to GDP of 1%.
- Deal Reached between Dec. 26-31 with same terms.
- We bounce off the cliff Lehman style and get a quick deal in January when the House and Senate come back into session.
The last time the decision on taxes came to a head, a compromise was made that sacrificed fiscal discipline to extend tax cuts on upper income folks and extend jobless benefits out to 99 weeks.
At the time we noted that if either side were serious about deficit reduction, they would sacrifice something they wanted to achieve it. While it seems wise to moderate the effects of the fiscal cliff, i.e. just raise taxes on top earners and phase in cuts over longer period of time, any deal should require both sides to give something they want to reduce the deficit while trying to avoid another recession.
In fact a year ago BlackRock's Global Head of Fixed Income Peter Fisher made the point that what was necessary is to cut long-term liabilities—i.e. fix social security and Medicare— but not cut spending too much in the near-term with a weak economy.
The report states that punting brings in the possibility of a ratings downgrade and, "ACG Analytics believes that a deal which will increase taxes, blunts the sequester, and formalizes a framework and expedited process for tax and entitlement reform will be completed before the end of the year, though it will not be a smooth process, likely producing increased market volatility right up until the deal becomes law."


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The media are businesses that report on scarce occurrences of interest to the public, such as elections, airplane crashes, stock market fluctuations and sporting events. It is generally a term used to refer to methods of communicating to the general public, whether the communicated information is factual or opinion-based. Common media include newspapers, television and radio. The U.S. media landscape is dominated by massive corporations that, through a history of mergers and acquisitions, have concentrated their control over what we see, hear and read. In many cases, these giant companies are vertically integrated, controlling everything from initial production to final distribution;[1] the concentration of media ownership isn't just a problem in the U.S. it's happening worldwide.
"47 percent of Americans believe the media is 'too liberal.'"[2]
The definition of the media has expended to include various sources including chat rooms, websites, and specialized websites called blogs. Conservapedia could be classified as a source of media.
The freedom of press is an important antidote to government corruption and other shenanigans, but this freedom can also be abused:
- It only takes a small amount of misreporting by the media
to create a myth that will require years to rectify. [1]
- ↑ http://www.freepress.net/ownership/chart/main
- ↑ http://cnsnews.com/news/article/obama-graduates-don-t-believe-media
See also
- Liberal media elite
- Printing Press
- History Channel Documentary on KAL 007: a critical review: an example of Media misrepresentation (for what really happened, see KAL 007: Soviet stalk, shoot down, and rescue mission orders transcripts)
- Anecdotes of good will misconstruing
- Time magazine
- Essay:Best News Sources


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LC Subject Heading: Androscoggin River (N.H. and Me.)
Historical ItemsView All Showing 2 of 123
Item 25720
Summary of river condition, Lewiston, 1948
Contributed by: Edmund S. Muskie Archives and Special Collections Library Date: 1948 Media: Ink on paper
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Androscoggin River, Dixfield, ca. 1900
Contributed by: Dixfield Historical Society Date: circa 1900 Location: Dixfield Media: Postcard
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Robert O'Byrne speaks on Hugh Lane, National Gallery of Ireland Director from 1916-23. Part of a series of talks focussing on the period 1914-1923, which forms part of the Decade of Centenaries.
Sir Hugh Lane (1875 - 1915), known as an art dealer and collector, was born one of eight children in November 1875 in Cork. He came from an unstable family background and was educated through private tutoring at home. In 1893 he gained his first position through his aunt, Lady Augusta Gregory, working for an art dealer. He continued in this area until February 1898 when he opened his own gallery at 2 Pall Mall Place, where he further developed his talent for spotting a bargain. Lane devoted much of his short life to establishing a gallery and a collection of modern and contemporary art worthy of the city of Dublin. In the winter of 1902–3 Lane mounted an exhibition of old masters in the Royal Hibernian Academy, Dublin and after the success of this he continued to lobby for a municipal gallery of modern and contemporary art. In 1907 Dublin Corporation finally obliged by offering him the former town house of the Earls of Clonmell at 17 Harcourt Street, along with an annual grant of £500 for operating costs.
After receiving the freedom of the city of Dublin in 1908, Lane was honoured with a knighthood in the king's birthday honours in 1909 for his services to Irish art. The inadequacies of the Harcourt Street location forced Lane to redouble his efforts on behalf of a new gallery. On 5 November 1912 he informed the lord mayor that he would withdraw his French pictures at the end of January 1913 unless the Corporation found a suitable site. He later drew up a will in which be bequeathed his thirty-nine French pictures to the National Gallery in London, eventually retracted this in a codicil, in which he left them to the city of Dublin, which resulted in years of dispute over the proper home for these pictures. In January 1914 Lane became Director of the NGI and he donated his salary of £500 to a fund for purchasing new pictures and presented half a dozen old masters to the museum. In mid-April 1915 Lane boarded the Lusitania at Liverpool bound for New York. On the return voyage a German submarine sank the Lusitania on 7 May off the Old Head of Kinsale not far from his birthplace.
The lecture will take place in the Gallery Lecture Theatre. Admission free. No booking required.


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NEW YORK --Sting has launched an app for the iPad, and he's not charging for it.
The singer introduced STING 25 in honor of his 25-year solo career at the Apple Store in New York's Upper West Side on Monday. The "Appumentary" is a digital documentary of Sting's career. It features over four hours of music videos, concert footage, interviews and more.
Sting says he's releasing it for free "because we don't know how much it's worth."
The app also has video from Sting's 60th birthday party-concert last month at New York's Beacon Theatre, which featured performances with Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Wonder and Lady Gaga.
At Monday's event, Sting performed the song "Fragile," dedicating it to Apple co-founder Steve Jobs and saying, "In some way he's created our future."


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A dynamic action-thriller directed by Steven Soderbergh, Haywire boasts a star-studded cast with actors Michael Fassbender, Channing Tatum, Michael Douglas, Gina Carano, Antonio Banderas & Ewan McGregor all starring. Freelance covert operative Mallory Kane (Carano) is hired out by her handler to various global entities to perform jobs that governments can't authorize and heads of state would rather not know about. After a mission to rescue a hostage in Barcelona, Mallory is quickly dispatched on another mission to Dublin. When the operation goes awry and Mallory finds she has been double crossed, she needs to use all of her skills, tricks, and abilities to escape an international manhunt, make it back to the United States, protect her family, and exact revenge on those who have betrayed her.
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Movie Review: "Haywire" --
Rating: R
Length: 93 minutes
Release Date: January 20, 2012...
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