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Unless you are a new band looking for instant publicity or an individual not afraid of public scorn and ridicule, we'd suggest avoiding these themes in your music or belting these tunes out on the subway. Join FTKC as we look at 13 songs that were once popular, though not necessarily chart topping, but might not go over so well with certain segments of the population today. Since music is a representation of the attitudes and emotions of a society, the themes in these songs fit the time that they were released, but, as societies always do, change makes the themes and concepts of the songs on this list the proverbial fish out of water. And for some of these songs we are grateful of that. For this list, we'll be looking at songs that had their run in either the social consciousnesses or on the charts.
#13 I Think I'm Going To Kill Myself (1972)–Elton John
Checking in at lucky #13 is a depressing topic. Suicide. But for Americans, this one is a double edged sword. One the one hand, suicide is viewed by nearly three-quarters of American's as "morally wrong" in a 2010 Gallup poll with only 15% saying it was "morally acceptable." However, doctor assisted suicide shows a truly divided America with 46% of Americans saying that it was "morally wrong" and an equal 46% of those polled saying hooking oneself to a mercy machine is "morally acceptable." We suppose the message here is that mopey teenage angst songs about cutting doesn't… well, cut it, but sing about terminal life choices and you might just set your music career on a terminal destination.
#12 God Bless the USA (1984)–Lee Greenwood
"God Bless the USA" charted at No. 7 in Billboard's Hot Country Singles in 1984 and for good reason, Americans in the 80s were all agog about America. However, that patriotism has dwindled, despite the song reaching No. 16 on the Pop Chart in 2001 shortly after the 9/11 disasters. For the younger generation, "I'm proud to be an American, where at least I know I'm free" just is not something they would agree with. According to Pew Research, only 32% of Millennials agree with the idea that the U.S. "is the greatest country in the world." Compare that with the Silent Generation (born between 1925-1945) with 64% of that group saying that America is the best. A Gallup poll found that only 54% are "extremely proud" to be an American with 43% under age 30 agreeing to that.
#11 Johnny 99 (1982)–Bruce Springsteen
Only Bruce Springsteen could take unemployment, poverty, robbery and murder and turn it into a rockabilly song. In "Johnny 99", a young auto worker gets laid off, gets drunk, and kills a man. When he is sentenced to 99 years in jail, young Johnny asks to be executed instead. When Bruce wrote this song nearly 70% of Americans favored capital punishment, however, that number has declined significantly and again is a divisive subject for Americans. Currently, only 55% of Americans agree with Johnny 99's death wish (for murderers) with just over a third of Americans opposed to capital punishment. Be careful what you wish for Johnny, you might get your hopes up.
#10 Whistle While You Work
If you've been to any number of southern plantations and taken one of their tours, you may have heard your guide tell you the story of the "whistle walk." Basically, since the kitchen was separate from the main house, the slaves were ordered to whistle while they walked (or in some stories, while they worked in the kitchen) so that they couldn't sample the food. Historians have found this tale to be somewhat apocryphal so we can discount this aspect.
However, this does not let the famous mouse off the hook! When Snow White and the Seven Dwarves was first released in 1937, society had very distinct attitudes towards the roles of women and men. Namely: Women stayed home and men went to work. Disney's first princess was more than content to sweep up the messy house; cleaning up after the new men in her life. Thirty years later, almost 50% of mothers with children under 18 were stay at home mothers. That number has decreased to 29% today, and that's with 55% of women agreeing that it is better for children for a parent to stay at home. And if that wasn't bad enough, mothers trying to re-enter the work force are often seen as less competent and committed than non-mothers. Worse still, there is a stigma surrounding stay/work-at-home mothers as either lazy welfare queens or Stepford Wives that resemble The Walking Dead zombies rather than engaged spouses. While it might be motivating to whistle a little tune while you work, just don't suggest that others do so too.
#9 I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For (1987)–U2
Unlike a few of U2's songs like "40" off of War that are clearly religious in nature (the song pulls its lyrics from Psalms 40), "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For" is a subtle overture to religion and faith. For the Joshua Tree, U2 branched into "American" music and gospel specifically and no where is a better example of this found than with "I Still…" For a mega band like U2 to dabble in religious themes is one thing, but America's attitudes toward faith and religion is on a slow decline and may not resonate with the same audience. According to a Pew Research survey more Americans are identifying themselves as being atheist, agnostic, or no religion; this is especially true among Democrats and Independents (28% in 2007). This is despite the fact that 83% of the respondents agreed with the statement: "I never doubt the existence of God." U2 may be able to infuse their music with religion, but that theme is slowly fading from both music and society.
#8 Wives and Lovers (1963)–written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David; performed by Julie London, Jack Jones, Wayne Newton, Frank Sinatra, among others
How can you go wrong with a song that opens:
Hey little girl, comb your hair, fix your make up, soon he'll open the door.
Don't think because there's a ring on your finger, you needn't try anymore.
What is the difference between a married wife and "little girl" after all? The song is a tidy list of things that a good wife should do for their husbands in order to maintain a wonderful home. We're wondering if Mr. Bacharach and Mr. David had a copy of Edward Podolsky's 1943 book Sex Today in Wedded Life open beside them as they wrote this song. "Don't bother your husband with petty troubles and complaints when he comes home from work," Podolsky admonishes. "Remember your most important job is to build up and maintain his ego (which gets bruised plenty in business). Morale is a woman's business." Based on the song, we don't think Bacharach and David would disagree. Though we dare you to try and sing this to your wife today, but if you do, FTKC is not liable for the damages. Better yet, make this your first song at your wedding reception!
#7 America (1984)–Waylon Jennings
The first of two songs titled "America" on this list, it would seem from the music industry that this is a pretty darn good country with a lot to be proud of. When Waylon Jennings sings "Well, I come from down around Tennessee/But the people in California/Are nice to me, America" and "And my brothers are all black and white, and yellow, too" it sounds like one wonderful family that is our great nation. But not so fast. Nearly 6 in 10 Americans feel that America has become more divided over the last decade, and that we are more divided now than any other time in recent history save the Civil Rights era. Sadly, 20% of Americans feel that going forward the U.S. will remain united as one country. While you may want to think that coming from Tennessee to Californee you will find people that are nice to you, you may find just the opposite.
#6 Over There (1917)–George M. Cohen
Propaganda be damned this is still one fun ditty, but it's message has become outmoded in our recalcitrant almost isolationist society. Written by George Cohen, who would later received a Congressional Gold Medal from FDR for this and other songs, "Over There" had one simple purpose: Foster national pride and unity among men able to serve in WWI and get them to enlist. However, the notion of sending our troops "over there"–nicely vague–has lost favor among Americans today. True, a vast majority of Americans–nearly 80%–believe that the military contributes a lot to society, only a tiny majority of those who could have actually served since 9/11; a paltry 12% of American men in their late 20's post 9/11 have spent time in our armed services. And sending them "over there" is not something Americans want to see anymore. Even to defend Israel should they be attacked–53% of Americans are opposed to sending troops in that situation. Since the Vietnam War, Americans have become more and more leery about the use of troops abroad. So, unless you are North Korea or Iran (two countries who surveyed Americans really do no like or trust), you probably do not have to worry about American troops coming over there any time soon.
#5 America (1981)–Neil Diamond
The second song on this list called "America", this song is catchy as hell, and more than a little inspirational. Neil Diamond's 1981 ballad of immigrants reached #8 on the Billboard Hot 100 and could very well be the new inscription on the Statue of Liberty. With lines like "Got a dream to take them there/They're coming to America/Got a dream they've come to share" you cannot be anything but patriotic and hopeful. However, the immigration issue has become contentious, if you'd believe some Republicans, and "America" might not be seen as such a wonderful song. Post 9/11, Clear Channel listed "America" as one of the songs that couldn't be aired. According to a Pew Research study, attitudes towards immigrants is split across party lines with 63% of Republicans saying that immigrants are a burden on society while 62% of Democrats feel that immigrants strengthen society. In 2013, Reuters found that 30% of Americans felt that most illegal immigrants should be deported while 23% felt that all illegal immigrants should be deported. So, before you break out your best sparkly, blue glitter suit from the '70s and bust out singing, know your audience.
#4 Gimme Back My Bullets (1976)–Lynyrd Skynyrd
Before music purists get on us for this song, please allow us this disclaimer:
"Gimme Back My Bullets" is not about guns and ammunition, but rather about the "bullets" that appear before a song on the Billboard list indicating that the song is rising in the charts. Lynyrd Skynyrd is singing about wanting to get back up on the charts.
Now, for the reason this song makes our list. There were any number of songs that we could have chose for this topic and place on our list, and we almost went with "Janie's Got A Gun" by Aerosmith. However, though the song is not about ammunition, the title gets people talking anyway, especially about gun control. In the wake of the recent school shootings and other violent rampages utilizing guns, gun control is about as radioactive a topic as the trees around Chernobyl. Everyone from the President to Girl Scout leaders are talking gun control, gun safety, and what America should do with guns in general. There are those defending their rights under the 2nd Amendment and those who say, "Fine, you can have your 2nd Amendment rights with 2nd Amendment era guns. Have fun shooting your muzzle loading Long Rifle." Gun control/Gun Rights is an incredibly divisive topic in America today where 47% of Americans currently support gun rights while 50% of Americans support gun control. And the gun control group's numbers have sharply increased since December 2014. Broken down by party affiliation, one can see how radically divided Americans are on this topic: 73% of Democrats support gun control vs. 26% of Republicans, while only 25% of Democrats support gun rights vs. 71% of Republicans. Tread carefully about singing (or talking) about having a gun, using a gun, or wanting your bullets back. (percentages accessed on 10/22/2015)
#3 (You're) Having My Baby (1974)– Paul Anka with Odia Coates
We're not sure if Paul Anka missed the memo that the Feminist Movement was reborn in the 1960's and in full bear by the 1970's or that the Supreme Court had just ruled on abortion in the Roe v. Wade (1973) decision a year prior to his release of a surprising #1 chart topping hit, but, either way, Mr. Anka went out on a limb in writing his love song to his wife and four daughters. Though Rolling Stone magazine trashed the song as overly sappy and sentimental, it really earned its venom from feminists just based on the title alone. Nothing says misogynist better than you're having my baby. Not our baby. My baby. The National Organization for Women gave Mr. Anka their ignominious "Keep Her In Her Place" award for lyrics like "what a lovely way of saying you love me" by having my baby. Ms. magazine awarded Anka their "Male Chauvinist of the Year" prize.
But that's not the worst of it. Despite the hot button issue of abortion, Anka went ahead and wrote
Didn't have to keep it/Wouldn't put you through it/You could have swept it away from your life/But you wouldn't do it
In one fell swoop, Anka managed to ruffle the feathers of both the Pro-Life and Pro-Choice camps in 1974. The Pro-Life audience felt that Anka was trivializing abortions, while the Pro-Choice listeners felt that he was demonizing those who chose abortions. With 38% of Americans feeling that abortion is "morally acceptable" and 50% saying it is "morally wrong" only gay and lesbian relations and doctor assisted suicide are more controversial topics. So, if you are going to sing about abortion, try to do it with a little panache and take a cue from Mr. Anka and tick off everyone while you are at it.
#2 I Shot The Sheriff (1973/1974)–written by Bob Marley, charted with Eric Clapton
Saying that tensions between society and law enforcement are high right now is like saying that islands are surrounded by water. Since the Ferguson unrest in 2014, or maybe since Rodney King in 1992, or the riots in NYC over Clifford Glover's death in 1973, or possibly since the death of Nation of Islam member Ronald Stokes in 1962…. or, well, okay, it's been going on for a while. And the dynamics of this argument are as simple as black and white. From there, everything turns a murky gray depending on which side of the argument you lie. Debates abound along cultural, societal, politically motivated, and behavioral lines, but what is clear is that the tensions between society and law enforcement are not easing any time soon. For blacks, only 16% felt that relations between police and minorities will improve in 2015. And it does not get any better among whites where only 21% feel that relations will improve. In fact, 52% of blacks and 34% of whites feel that things would get worse in 2015. In an April 2015 Economist/YouGov poll only 11% felt that the police were more honest than most people, 61% about the same, and 24% felt they were less honest. Though relations appear bleak and honesty is teetering, for the majority of Americans their confidence in the institution of law enforcement remains high and people show more faith in our police forces than most other public institutions. So, while fringe groups may be chanting "What do we want? Dead cops!" and "Arms Up, Shoot Back", society as a whole may not be ready for you to go off and shoot the sheriff lyrically.
#1 N****s Love a Watermelon Ha! Ha! Ha! (1916)–Harry C. Browne; AKA "The Ice Cream Truck Song"
Note: This song is ridiculously racist. We know there are sensitive people who may be reading this, but this is a part of our nation's history so read at your own caution.
The song link below contains no lyrics. In fact, you've probably heard this song nearly every day growing up during the summer.
Minstrelsy. If you are not familiar with this style of music, you are not missing much, but as it is a part of our cultural heritage, a brief history: Though minstrelsy shows existed prior to the Civil War–as evidenced by the popular song "Jump Jim Crow" in the early 1830s, they really took root in American society on the eve of the Civil War and during the Antebellum years and served as a humorous and exploitative look at the struggles of blacks during Reconstruction, Jim Crow and the early 20th Century. Often, white performers would dawn black face and adopt pathetic or feeble black characters in order to uphold white superiority in a post-slavery society, and help reinforce negative, often damning, stereotypes of blacks in America. We chose this song to represent the entire genre because of its familiarity. And then it went away, but not after leaving a dark legacy of stereotypes and caricatures of black society. Here's to hoping it never comes back.
If you can't see the stereotype in Harry Browne's lyrics, we are not going to spell it out for you. Warning: The following link is to the song by Harry Browne
But before you start putting nails in the tires of ice cream trucks and hunkering your children in your basement as the catchy tune slowly reaches a crescendo with the languid approach of the neighborhood ice cream truck, we need to clear up a few things.
- Yes, Browne's lyrics are horribly racist and one of many songs that minstrelsy has brought to society through the years. And we are glad the genre died in the early 20th Century.
- No, Browne did not write the music. That was around since the early 19th century in the form of the widely popular fiddle tune "Turkey in the Straw" and that may have been based on an old Irish tune called the "Old Rose Tree". Neither of which are racist, derogatory, or spiteful in anyway.
- "Turkey in the Straw" was still a popular fiddle song in the early 20th century when Browne used the music for his song.
- You can find the tune "Turkey in the Straw" in cartoons ranging from Disney (Donald Duck loves playing this tune), to Warner Bros. (Foghorn Leghorn or any time animals are key to the plot), to the Animaniacs (those of you who had children in the 90s, or were children in the 90s). Here's a link to Wakko Warner of the Animaniacs singing all the States in America to the tune
It would be a stretch to say that the ice cream man, or any ice cream company is blatantly racist because they use the tune. So, let your children out of the basement, let them whistle the tune, and be sure in your knowledge of history and where it has taken us.
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Are you a law student and looking out for a laptop for your school? If yes is that you answered then there is no need for you to look anywhere because here you will find all the essential basic requirements and a list of best laptop for law students that are worth buying.
When you go shopping for a laptop suitable for your law school, you will come across more than ten laptops. Deciding to choose one from the dozen available is very confusing as well as time-consuming. Apart from these, often college law students end up buying a laptop about which they regret in the future. To save you efforts, regrets and time, we have compiled a list below that would be useful for law students.
The below-mentioned laptops can be considered while buying one for yourself if you are a law student or working in any law firms. Before you take a look at the options, keep in mind that the laptops are mentioned in no particular order, and the buying decision depends on your needs and budget.
List of Best Laptop for Law Students:
Acer Chromebook 11
If you are looking for a laptop that is low cost and light in weight, then the Acer Chromebook 11 with Celeron Processor is the best option to choose. Based on your requirements, in case you are looking for a laptop that is reasonable, good battery life and portability, then this system is certainly worth investing in.
Also, the processor in this laptop is not the latest one but is good enough to work on in the law school. Below mentioned are other features of the laptop that will be useful: This is a Chrome book under 200 dollars for Law college students. You must work mostly online with the cloud storage and Google suite application.
- Intel Celeron N3060, up to 2.48 GHz
- 16 GB Internal Storage
- 11.6-Inch HD IPS Screen
- Up to 10-hour battery life
- Item Weight – 2.4 pounds
- Bright and crisp display
- Very reasonable
- Good speed
- Good battery life
- Not enough storage
- Not latest processor
- No Windows or Mac OS
Acer Spin 7
Another Acer laptop on the list of best laptop for college law students that is worth the addition is the Acer Spin 7. It's one of the bets versatile laptop that you will find in the market.
The laptop has four modes that you can experience, and those are the laptop, display, tent, and tablet. One of the best parts of this laptop is that it is extremely lightweight. Not just this, the system is power-packed with the latest features and below mentioned are those:
- 7th Generation Intel Core i7-7Y75 Processor
- 8GB LPDDR3 Memory
- Up to 8-hours Battery Life
- Windows 10 Home
- Item Weight – 2.6 pounds
- Extremely light
- High quality built
- Great display
- Good performance
- No SD card slot
- Auto brightness may be annoying to you (just like some others)
Apple MacBook Air
One of the best and most trusted systems company Apple has come up with brilliant devices, and the Apple MacBook Air is one of them. Loaded with the latest features, the Apple MacBook Air is certainly worth the spot in this list. Most people have loved this laptop and though being 2015 release it's still running great in the market.
Apple has always marked a new high in its products, and the Apple MacBook Air is one of them. Check out the features of the laptop below:
- 1.6 GHz dual-core Intel Core i5
- 8 GB of 1600 MHz LPDDR3 RAM
- Intel HD Graphics 6000
- 128 GB PCIe-based flash storage
- LED-backlit keyboard
- 1440 x 900 resolution
- Up to 12 Hours of Battery Life
- Item weight – 3 pounds
- Smooth and fast performance
- Long battery life
- Brilliant display
- Simple to navigate
- 2015 model (Old Model)
ASUS VivoBook S Thin & Light (Best Windows OS Laptop for Law Students)
One of the best options for the busy law students is the ASUS VivoBook S Thin and Light laptop. If you wish to carry the laptop in your bag, it's super lightweight and portable. The screen is 14″ Full HD .3 inches and 0.5 inches thick.
The security of this laptop is just fantastic with a fingerprint reader that restricts anyone from using the laptop. The laptop is built with the latest features and is a worth buy. Before you take a decision, check out the specifications, pros, and cons mentioned below to match up with your needs. This super slim laptop comes with 8Th Generation i7 processor.
- Latest 8th Gen Intel i7 Processor
- 14-Inch wide-view Full-HD Display
- Windows 10 Pre-installed
- Item Weight – 3.2 pounds
- Excellent quality
- Superfast performance
- 8th Gen i7, 256GB SSD
- Long battery life
- Trackpad & Keyboard issue
Microsoft Surface Book
If you do not have any budget constraints, then the Microsoft Surface Book is one of the best options to choose from. The surface book is one of the finest laptops available in the market at present and also recommended by a lot of people. This convertible laptop can be used as a touch screen or can even be used with the Surface Pen. Apart from this, the device is power-packed with the most recent features that you can take the benefit of.
There are some configurations to select from. We have listed one here, but you can check out the others online.
Check out the features mentioned below of the Microsoft Surface Book:
- 6th generation Intel Core i5 processor
- 256 GB of storage
- 13.5-inch PixelSense Display
- Screen Resolution – 3000×2000
- Item Weight – 3.3 pounds
- Quality build
- Fast processor
- Smooth transition between laptop and tablet
- Impressive battery life
- Brilliant touch screen
- Transition is not possible during low battery
- Long charging time
There are certain specific parts of the laptop that you should focus on and below mentioned is the list based on its importance. Before you move ahead, make certain that you have an idea of the basic requirements so that this doesn't sound the first time to you. Also, deciding your budget is extremely important before you start looking out for the laptop. In this way, your work is half done. Deciding your budget is crucial because the price of the laptops for law students differs.
What are the requirements of the laptop for a law student?
- Storage
Have you owned a slow computer in your life ever? If yes, then you would know how frustrating it is to wait for the apps to open or find files. The working of a laptop has become faster and simpler with SSD. It is the solution to the lagging problems people faced with old generation laptops.
If you do not know what SSD is, it is a storage drive that offers amazing experience when using the laptop. Gone are those days when laptops having this drive was expensive. Buying a laptop having SSD will improve your user experience. The storage required for a law student is minimum 128GB, more storage, better it is.
- Light in weight
The weight and screen size of the laptop is directly correlated. The laptop you are willing to purchase should be of an ideal weight that you can carry without any trouble.
On an average, 13-14 inch laptop weighs 3.0 lbs, 15-inch laptop weighs 5 lbs and a 17-inch laptop weighs 7.5 lbs. The weights, of course, differ from laptop to laptop.
- Processor
Law school does not mandate on buying a laptop with a faster processor. Only if you are on a very tight budget, opt for an i3 processor, otherwise, the i5 or i7 is recommended. In case you do not have any budget constraints, then going for the i7 processor is worth the investment.
- Long battery life
A light laptop a with good battery lie is the ultimate combination. If you found a laptop with these specifications along with other requirements and if that fits in your budget, get your hands on that system without wasting time. That would be the best laptop for law students. You find brilliant laptops in the market, but it all depends on your needs.
An 8 GB RAM is sufficient for a law school laptop. This one is known to be one of the minor requirements while buying the laptop for your use. You can get 8 GB RAM storage in a budget of under $1000 for a windows laptop.
- Additional features
Backlit keyboard – do you study at night? If yes then you definitely need these additional features. The backlit keyboard is found in most laptops today but if it is one of your requirements make sure you get it ticked off.
Convertible – If you would use the laptop for personal use as well other than in law school, then buying a convertible laptop would be a great deal. You would get tempted to purchase the convertible laptop having the benefits of both the worlds but keep in mind that it would not perform as robust as the only laptop device.
There you have the list of best laptops for law students. Choose the one that fits your requirements list and budget to achieve your goals.


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"Life isn't perfect, but your outfit can sure as hell be"
Isn't fashion the perfect way to get away from the reality of life? Here I am styled in this trendy graphic tee, from the GOT ( Game of Thrones collection ) by Redwolf. I believe I am not a Queen but a Khaleesi! I love this tee because it gives me the right vibe of mother of dragons.
Why leave a look to be simply the way it is? when you can dig in and experiment in new ways. Honestly I know I don't go overboard with my styling, I like to keep in simple. But I do add in small details that do count, like this little Lacey bralette with the tee, along with a stringy choker.
I have teamed the tee with a pair of stone washed denim and buckled pumps, that goes with the choker's style. I pulled down the tee at one end and rolled up the sleeve on the other. For my hair and makeup I have tried to grab the red essence from my tee and have added it to my lips and kept my eyes deep and dark.
Don't miss any opportunity to go and dress up like you would like to. It's almost like your job, to be stylish and never compromise. Keep your look updated with trends and don't forget to garnish each look with ideas of your own. Because without your own details in a look, you will miss out on your personality.
As a stylist/fashionista on Duty, its your responsibility to always keep it real, while experimenting is great, doing things that don't reflect your personal style or taste can only come across as fake, or as an imitation of someone else's style. So Keep it real, keep it like YOU.
I Hope you enjoyed this look I put together for you guys, and don't let those graphic tees remain the old classic look, switch them over to create new and trendy styles and you will love it! For more looks from my wardrobe, stay tuned and stay stylish! Until Next time..
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Natural Resources minister says First Nations are integral to any project
Published Saturday, April 12, 2014 9:43AM CST
In comments Friday following his first speech in Quebec since taking on the cabinet post March 19, Greg Rickford said that First Nations are at the heart of responsible resource development. (File image)
MONTREAL -- Canada's new Natural Resources minister said First Nations must be an "integral" part of the process for any new energy or mining project.
In comments Friday following his first speech in Quebec since taking on the cabinet post March 19, Greg Rickford said that First Nations are at the heart of responsible resource development.
"We've seen that when those communities are involved in the environmental assessment process... they support these projects because they understand them and get an opportunity to put their essential input into the environmental aspects of responsible resource development," he told the Montreal Council on Foreign Relations
The MP representing the northwestern Ontario riding of Kenora has a long history of working with First Nations, from his work on the massive northern Ontario mineral development Ring of Fire, to dealing with a housing crisis in Attiwaspiskat and working as a nurse in one of the poorest aboriginal communities in the country. He has also served as parliamentary assistant to the minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development,
Former prime minister Brian Mulroney recently urged a more collaborative approach to resource development, saying there needs to be agreement between all the players including the First Nations, the provinces and environmental groups.
In addition to his more conciliatory approach with First Nations, Rickford, a 46-year-old lawyer, is also distinguishing himself from his predecessor -- current Finance Minister Joe Oliver -- with his more generous attitude toward environmental activists.
"I think that it's fair for them to take their protest to the street in a peaceful manner and we understand their message," he told reporters.
Rickford added that developing Canada's natural resources won't be done as the expense of protecting the environment.
In 2012, an open letter from Oliver referred to environmentalists as "radicals" using foreign money to hold up Enbridge's (TSX:ENB) disputed Northern Gateway pipeline project's review process.
Alyssa Symons-Belanger, one of a few hundred demonstrators who gathered outside the downtown Montreal hotel where Rickford spoke, said the minister may have changed but the federal Conservative government's policies remain.
"It's still a Conservative government that believes in the exploration and expansion of oilsands... and I don't think a new minister of natural resources will really turn things to renewable energy and alternative energy," she said.
While taking a less hostile line with critics, Rickford insisted that exporting Canada's natural resources, including energy which accounts for nine per cent of Canada's gross domestic product, is crucial to support the economy and hundreds of thousands of jobs.
He said the election of Philippe Couillard's Liberals in Quebec on Monday presents a "refreshed" opportunity to advance natural resources development in the province.
The minister also praised the new government's desire to bring back its northern development strategy and said the process that led to the approval of Enbridge's 9B pipeline reversal is a model for other projects and will help wean Quebec off foreign imports.
"The solution for the future is to replace the imported oil by Canadian oil... so Quebec isn't condemned to eternally depend on foreign producers."
Rickford declined to wade in on the U.S. timetable for deciding on the Keystone XL pipeline or the next steps for Northern Gateway. While not directly indicating if TransCanada's (TSX:TRP) Energy East pipeline should be approved, the minister said he believes the public will rally behind the project if environmental analysts reinforce that pipelines are safe.


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24 August 2012
Buchanan on the GOP's Akin Panic
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I agree. I think the GOP does know Alinsky tactics pretty darned well. I listen to local STL radio stations, including national shows, and hear much support for Akin from MO callers--mostly women!--contrary to national GOP and tea party leaders. Dana Loesch is the local exception. Leads me to believe the tea party will throw over social conservatives as much as RINOs will. Rush was the exception, hedging that he did not want to tell Akin to go. (Yes, Huckabee has been 100% behind Akin. I'm not a Huck fan.)
Shame on the GOP and tea partiers.
- 24 August, 2012 09:30
Thank God for reasonable bishops! http://www.americamagazine.org/content/article.cfm?article_id=13529&comments=1#readcomments
Catholics should never feel compelled to vote for one party because of narrow ideology. That's not being Catholic.
- 24 August, 2012 11:40
The National Catholic Register? Loved the article, "In Praise of Radical Feminism!" Didn't see the article you mentoned but sure it is great too. Don't want to waste my dinner.
- 28 August, 2012 19:06


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|Lori White
|The Pablo Plan
The morning your father decides that Pablo the neighborhood peacock is lonely, he starts a campaign to find him a wife. Youre his first recruit to the cause. He stations you at your mothers desk with the yellow pages and the telephone, but your sister Eileens daily check-in call interrupts the search. Before you can finish telling her the Pablo story, she says, Clearly, Dads still in his mourning period in a tone she reserves for psychological issues of which she is the expert. But even a high school dropout like you can identify depression, a skill youve honed over the past year. Why depression must be measured and documented is clearly something only your sister the Phd can answer. But instead of asking her, you suggest she lay off renting nature films for a while. Dad didnt leave his room the whole next day after that penguin movie.
Kathy, you need to stop protecting him. Its healthy for him to feel the pain. Sixty years of marriage is a considerable loss.
Yet another complicated observation. What Eileen ought to observe is your fathers shadowed face in the late afternoon when you try coaxing him out of bed to swallow some tea and toast. Youre more than familiar with what losing a wife of sixty years means and you consider telling Eileen this, suggest she try cooking the meals and cleaning the house, try shuttling an eighty-five year old man back and forth to the doctors appointments, the bank, the grocery store, the retirement homes that now house his few remaining friends, and to the cemetery every other day with fresh flowers and two beach chairs.
You rehearse this rant in the shower on mornings you sense will be particularly hard, the ones when you can hear him crying softly in his bedroom while you wait outside the door, helpless, wishing youd stayed in Hawaii, where the biggest decision was what color umbrella you wanted in your drink, far away from the aftermath of sixty years, those days when youre ready to tell your sister the Phd, You pick him up, you take him there. You pick him up, you take him back. You be the bus driver for a change, knowing full well youll never say any of these things because of a promise you made to your mother Eileen knows nothing about.
So instead, you deliver the phone to your father and go back to the yellow pages. Theres a feed store in Fillmore, and though peahens may not qualify as poultry, you figure its a good place to start.
He comes in after hanging up and tells you Eileen doesnt like the Pablo plan. Your sister says we shouldnt be fouling with natures intentions.
When you ask if that was an unintentional pun, he slips on one of those secret smiles youve shared for years at Eileens expense. Thats when you tell him, Get your jacket, Dad. Were going to Fillmore to find ourselves a bride.
Your father places the ladder against the garage and holds it for you. Pablo is perched under the eaves outside your bedroom window, his favorite spot in the late afternoon. You set the peahen on the roof and climb down to watch from the driveway. The peacock approaches his intended with a confident swagger, his plumes barely grazing the shingles, and after a few moments of nudging and pecking, he leads her back to the eaves. Pleased with yourself, you get a bottle of wine from the fridge and open it on the patio so you both can watch the romance unfold. You hold your fathers glass for him as he stretches out on the chaise lounge. When the peahen follows Pablo down the roof to the wisteria trellis, you raise your glass and tell your father, I think weve got ourselves a match.


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"In France, it's not okay to walk down the street and eat. I can understand something like this going on in France. I can't understand something like this happening in America."
Quad City Mom, Nicole (who asked News 8 not to use her last name), says she was told she couldn't breastfeed in a public place.
On Wednesday, September 11th, 2013, Nicole says she and her family were participating in the "family swim" at the Two Rivers YMCA in Moline when she got out of the pool to breastfeed her 7-1/2-month-old daughter. Shortly after finishing, she says a male lifeguard approached her.
"He said, 'You can't do that here, but if you want to feed her you can go into the restroom over here and I will watch your kids for you,' and I thought, 'I'm not going to take her into the bathroom and feed her, because I don't even eat in the bathroom.'"
Nicole says she found a manager, who said he wasn't sure of the Y's policy. However, Nicole says she has breastfed at the Two Rivers YMCA before and "never had anybody say anything to me so this was really awkward."
State law in both Illinois and Iowa says a mother can breastfeed in any public place where she is otherwise authorized to be.
Leaders of the Two Rivers YMCA met Thursday, September 12th, 2013 to discuss the incident.
Afterwards, Director of Brand Engagement Wendy Bonilla, told News 8's Angie Sharp, "We have set aside facilities specifically for nursing mothers and encourage them to use them as we try to take into consideration the comfort of all our guests. It is not our intent to violate the law."
However, for other mothers like Jessica Houk from Davenport, the situation was a violation.
"Everywhere is fair game as far as I'm concerned," Houk said.
Houk says she has been approached a couple times while breastfeeding. The most recent instance was at NorthPark Mall a couple months ago.
"Society in general has over-sexualized breasts," says Jessica. "My issue in the mall happened just a few stores down from Victoria's Secret, where you have these monster sized breasts in the window, so it really is a double standard that woman are subjected to."
Houk says the Quad Cities Breastfeeding Coalition got involved and, since the incident, the mall administration and security team has been trained on the laws. She hopes the same thing happens with the Two Rivers YMCA.
"I'm not going to avoid living my life because I have a baby to feed. I'm not going to give my child formula just so I have the convenience of leaving my house. I have every right just like every other mother to feed my baby and until people are coming up harassing moms with a bottle, I don't expect to be harassed either," Houk said.
"I do really like the YMCA," says Nicole. "This is an opportunity for everybody to be educated and for women to feel comfortable enough to know what their right is in public when feeding their child."
Nicole says she met with Randy Groff, COO of Two Rivers YMCA on Thursday afternoon to discuss the incident. She said he told her they will not tell her "or another mother where, when, or how to nurse again."
Meanwhile, Bonilla said on Thursday the Two Rivers YMCA was waiting for clarity on the issue from the YMCA of the USA and, depending on what they say, they may institute a policy change. Later in the day, Bonilla told News 8 - "We have changed our policy to confirm with the law."


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Do you have any quirks? What is a quirk you ask?
A quirk is defined as:
noun: quirk; plural noun: quirks
1. a peculiar behavioral habit.
Now I know a lot of people associate quirks to Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), and yes I am sure that some of it can be linked to the disorder. But there is a difference in someones every day quirk and something that a person with OCD would do.
OCD is defined as:
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a disorder of the brain and behavior. OCD causes severe anxiety in those affected. OCD involves both obsessions and compulsions that take a lot of time and get in the way of important activities the person values.
A lot of people do things a certain way, like maybe they want the toilet paper to come over the top of the roll instead of down the back. Or perhaps they organize things alphabetically. These are quirks if they do not interfere with their every day life.I have a diagnosis of OCD. I have both regular quirks and OCD 'quirks'.
Some of my regular quirks are:
– toilet paper goes over
– tags cut off towels/face cloths/dish cloths etc
– sandwiches cut from top left corner to right bottom corner
But then there are things that I have to do because if I do not I feel anxious, shaky, it feels like my spine and limbs are tingly and I know something will go wrong if I don't listen.
For example:
– I hate cupboard doors open, I feel sick (and I know how stupid that sounds) if I do not close them, and I only want one door opened at a time. If I am unloading the dishwasher one door at a time is open.
– Crows. I cross them out if I see them. If I see ten crows flying I will cross each one out. And if I ever ran over a crow I always feel like I would have to pull over my vehicle and stay there until the next day, so lets hope I never run one over.
– The premonitions are also a part of my OCD, though I had no idea until my doctor explained this for me. My premonitions are hard to explain. I have a hard time explaining them with words so I am not sure how I am going to explain them here. I will explain with examples. I have had them as long as I can remember, but when I was 13 that is the one I remember the most.
Here are some examples:
When I was 13 my father was in hospital dying. I had no idea at the time that he was going to die, no one prepared me in any way. They just talked as if he was going to come home and everything was going to be fine. The night before he died I came home from hospital with an aunt. I had a really big feeling that I had needed to go back, and I needed to do so now. I called my brother to get a ride back in with him…..they were already gone. My father died the next morning before I was able to see him again. If only I had listened to my premonition.
One day my husband and I were going to eat supper, my son was suppose to be home at 5 from playing with his friends. I had this feeling, the one I always get when this happens, I felt like I needed to go get him….. It was 5 and I said to my husband "I should go and pick him up" my husband said "No its okay let him play a little longer I am sure he will soon be home". Inside me everything in my body was telling me to go get him. But instead I listened to my husband. We ate supper and just as I was clearing up we got a call that my son had broken his arm. If I had just listened to my premonition he would have been home and not broken his arm.
Then there are little times that happen. Stupid little things. Like I get a feeling I should go and move something – the feeling is so strong I cannot ignore it. If I do not move it (trust me I have tried, I have tried to ignore it) something terribly bad happens. Or that item ends up getting broken.
It always happens within hours of the premonition.
This is what OCD does to me.
Do you have quirks? What are some of your little quirks?
If you have a diagnosis of OCD what are some of the ways it affects you?


text: Armitage firefighting, attempt to save peace process The visit comes amid renewed US concerns about Israel-Palestinian peace efforts and the worsening situation in Iraq. Armitage, Secretary of State Colin Powell's number two, did not say which countries he planned to visit but made clear he would be raising the two issues. He also said it was possible a more senior United States official would also visit the region in the coming weeks. Armitage did not mention names but there has been speculation that either Powell, national security adviser Condoleezza Rice or both could travel there in the near future. Plans "We'll let the situation develop and see if someone will go to Israel and to the Palestiniani territories to try to work things out," Armitage said in an interview with Aljazeera TV. "I, myself, am planning a trip to some of the Arab capitals some time in September," he said. "It's been quite a while since I've been out there and I need to touch base with our friends." Armitage, echoing remarks made on Thursday by Powell, called on Arab nations and others to put pressure on Yasir Arafat to turn over full control of the Palestinian security apparatus to Prime Minister Mahmoud Abbas and his security chief Muhammad Dahlan. "We've discussed with our Arab friends the need to prevail on Mr Arafat to allow all the security forces to be put at the disposal of Mr Dahlan and of course prime minister Abu Mazen (Mahmoud Abbas) to try to stop the cycle of violence," he said. "The fact that up until now all of the security forces haven't been made available to Prime Minister Abu Mazen seems to indicate that Mr Arafat has some mixed views on the situation" Richard Armitage, US Deputy Secretary of State "We'll continue to urge that," Armitage said, adding that Arafat, declared persona non grata by US President George W. Bush in June 2002, appeared not to have fully decided to rein in resistance groups like Hamas and the Islamic Jihad. "The fact that up until now all of the security forces haven't been made available to Prime Minister Abu Mazen seems to indicate that Mr Arafat has some mixed views on the situation," he said. Washington had tried to sideline Arafat after accusing him of fomenting violence, but this week US Secretary of State Colin Powell called on him to work with Abbas for peace. The appeal implicitly acknowledged Arafat retains influence and Abbas may not have enough clout to keep resistance fighters at bay. In addition to asking Arab states to put pressure on Arafat and clamp down on the financing of Palestinian resistance groups themselves, Armitage also said Iraq's neighbours had to boost their border enforcement so that foreign "terrorists" are unable to pass through. SOURCE: Agencies


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Recent political and economic events including Brexit, the US presidential election and China's economic slowdown have created global uncertainty are creating significant risks for the global banking sector, according to leading ratings agency Standard & Poor. The agency's global credit outlook for the banking sector in 2017 flags these and other factors as potential hurdles for the banking industry's creditworthiness over the next twelve months, saying that more than half of the largest global banking systems face negative pressure – especially banks in Latin America and Asia Pacific. Read more…
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China stock market in freefall
$3tn wiped of the value of shares
The Shanghai composite index has plummeted by 6% as panic selling continues to wipe trillions of dollars off the value of Chinese-listed companies. Despite the government's efforts to stem the tide by relaxing borrowing rules and cutting fees, shares have dropped to less than a third of their June peak. Read more…
Where did the Greek bailout money go?
Greek crisis showing cracks in Eurozone
With tensions high in Europe as it faces its biggest crisis since the union, questions are being asked about the viability of giving the green light a third bailout for the Greek economy. But what happened to the hundreds of billions of Euros of financial assistance delivered in the wake of the global crisis of 2008? Read more…
Portfolio Checkup and Facebook Musings
It's February and the weather in Southern California is reminiscent of spring. Birds are singing, the ocean is glassy, and the sky is blue – it's a nice feeling. This is appropriate given the spring awakening stocks enjoyed so far in 2012. Luckily there remain many negative headlines and bearish doubters out there, so we may have some room to run with this rally before an inevitable correction a.k.a gut check.
My timing isn't always great, so if you're just now diving into stocks, it may be wise to hold off for a meaningful correction. The fears that caused me to reduce equity exposure last fall perfectly coincided with the bottom in global equities so I still feel a little pain from that error. But I followed my gut that if things didn't play out as I expected by the end of 2011, I had to admit error and return to a more bullish positioning. Now 2011's tiny gain in the S&P 500 Index is followed up so far year-to-date with a 7% pop , but beaten-down European shares are up a few extra percentage points over US stocks, the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 is up 11% along with small cap US stocks (Russell 2000 Index), and risky emerging markets are up over 15% (MSCI Emerging Markets Index). Gold is mostly keeping up with the broad stock indices much to my chagrin.
Necessary Pep Talk; Aside on Skyrocketing Home Builders
All that glittered before darkness hit last August is shining again in the new year. Technology stocks up 6%, emerging markets up over 8%, even gold up over 6%. All the hot stuff from the rally off the 2009 bear market bottom is sizzling and that gives off a warm and fuzzy feeling like the sun is out and flowers are in bloom. Don't get sell-trigger happy. The volatility of 2011 makes you want to sell this rally and that would be a mistake. As we move higher, any material pullback that could make 2012's chart look like a V or W on renewed European default or earnings concerns is a buying opportunity. Reread our 2012 outlook below for more ammo on staying invested.
I wish our small gold short position would drop some more, but we remain confident this will break our way as 2012 develops and the dollar gains traction along with the broad US stock market. Foreign developed markets are lagging US stocks which is a positive for our US-centric portfolio at the moment. Our small emerging markets position added a little juice to year-to-date performance, which is a nice bonus.
Despite so much negative punditry on the topic, Eurozone stocks are positive for the year so far and climbing a wall of worry as tall as the empire state building. I am not a buyer yet to be clear, but it's a good sign for the global stock market looking forward. If you have a lot of time on your hands to watch CNBC or read WSJ, you probably see home builders rocketing higher with no remorse. Wow, what a move! Toll Brothers (NYSE: TOL) up 15%, Lennar (NYSE: LEN) up 17% and Pulte Homes (NYSE: PHM) up almost 26%. That doesn't even cover the fact that most of these stocks were up over 50% from October through the end of 2011. Our instinct as humans is to jump on this bandwagon. Some of you want to dive head first with all your money. Dip your toe to the tune of 3-5% of your portfolio if you can't help yourself, but know that the reversal may be very fast and very violent… you will feel immense pain that will make you forget the ride to the top.
D.R. Horton, Inc. (NYSE: DRI) is the largest home builder in the US with a market capitalization of over $4 billion. It has a trailing P/E ratio of 62. The hedge funds that got in early on this rally have now shared some profits with news reporters and TV talking heads who carried the torch to you, the individual investor. Who will get stuck holding the bag after buying high and selling low? I am going to guess it's not SAC Capital, but rather average Joe investor. Act accordingly. Accredited, seasoned investors with a strong risk appetite can start looking at long-term puts on some of the biggest gainers.
Q4 2011 Summary and 2012 Outlook
I know, I know, I have been quiet. But for good reason. The market is behaving like a roller coaster and investors have indigestion from the volatility. Talking heads only add to it. My September 12, 2011 call for a significant easing off the investment accelerator pedal has felt right, wrong and anywhere in-between so many times I should feel dizzy. That day I said "The market may be giving a signal that a sharp drop is ahead and risky assets could drop 1.5-3x more than the broad market." We have had three valleys, two peaks and lots of up and down in little more than three months. Europe and the global banks underperformed at first, but are now outperforming other sectors and countries. One bright spot has been my gold call: "Another theory is that gold is reflecting future relative dollar strength to a basket of global currencies. Either way, it probably makes sense to get out of its way." Avoiding it or being short one of the gold ETFs has been profitable and offset pain elsewhere. The issue at hand is what to do now and we shall get to that.
While the broad US stock market will end 2011 darn near flat to up a little, most investments that outperformed in the bounce since the bear market bottom performed poorly. Emerging markets and developed markets outside the US fell 15-20%. Europe and its euro currency were the worst offenders. Technology stocks lagged the broad market. The volatility since August has been so potent I heard a man in his sixties complain about it to a clerk at my local grocery store. Buy and hold investors with a mostly US-focused portfolio have done just fine so far, but the traders among us are just about ready to throw up. Hedge funds are feeling the pain the most as they are whipsawed from low to high, to subsequent low, to the next high. They are at the mercy of psychology and trend-following no less than the average investor/trader.
If you followed my advice, you should have ~25% cash to burn at this point. Stop day trading (you know who you are) and add a bit to those broad, large and small cap US index funds you own and keep your now reduced exposure to emerging markets and non-US developed markets in case a bounce happens. As I said in September, "Poor stock market performance in the fourth year of a President's term is rare as can be." Please don't think for a second the volatility is over. A plausible scenario for 2012 is a W shaped year with one or two shocks causing steep drops in the first and second quarters, followed by a nice rally into the election and an overall 10-20% S&P 500 return. I expect the market to trick us into believing 2012 is like awful 2008, an anomaly for a fourth year in the election cycle, at least a few times in the near future. But 2012 will buck the trend because stocks hate the uncertainty that goes along with legislation which creates winners and losers. Losers hate losing more than winners like winning – this keeps stocks from rising when the prospect of big legislative change is at hand. Election years like 2012 yield little in the way of change and President Obama has no real competition at this point. Regardless of your political leanings, Romney is no more a contender for President than John Kerry two elections ago. Fourth years for lame ducks are even better historically. There is good reason to believe Obama is essentially a lame duck to his own second term, especially if you watched the Republican debates so far.
Europe could throw a monkey wrench into our plans for a good year and help create a W chart, but the US should continue to do better than foreign markets if for no other reason than the strength of the US Dollar. Our economy is also recovering nicely from the recession, but not fantastically. Beating expectations is a win even if your wallet doesn't feel as high and mighty as it did in 2005-06. Hedge funders like SAC Capital are even betting on a real estate stock rebound in 2012 which seems a tad premature. Tech stocks should gain leadership once again as risk appetites return, but don't bet on that in the first half of next year. A strengthening USD should keep gold prices falling as speculators exit their long-held positions to lock in profits. If some brainy solution to European banks' sovereign debt problems arises out of the blue, we could see things reverse with the US lagging again and gold moving up. Until then, maintain an 80-90% allocation to stocks with the remainder short gold or in cash.
Good Luck and Happy New Year!!!
The Market Speaks… Listen Up
Watching stocks daily is a loser's game, but as we come to the end of September, it's high time to pay attention. Study after study shows individual investors time their buy and sell decisions poorly, buying high and selling low. There are, however, those moments when a decision can change the long-term course of portfolios.
Equities and commodities may be sending a signal not to be ignored for the rest of 2011. Recession fears are the wrong reason to sell any portfolio holding now – this is the oldest news around. The US was somewhat insulated from declines in Europe and emerging markets so far this month, but we are retesting August's lows. Even gold is making new lows. The market may be giving a signal that a sharp drop is ahead and risky assets could drop 1.5-3x more than the broad market.
US stocks, especially our favorite technology names, enjoyed some level of insulation this month from worries over the health of the Euro currency and the survival of European banks. Investors may be concerned about US banks now too after the Fed shared its innermost thoughts with us common folk today. Bernanke's crew fears it has no more tools left to fix the economy aside from long-term bond purchases. Such purchases mean lower long-term bond yields and that can mean a heap of trouble for banks. Banks make money by borrowing near zero now at the short end of the yield curve and lending at the long end. When the long end falls, so do banks' profit margins. Meanwhile, Republicans and Democrats are very publicly fighting over tax increases and markets hate that regardless of the eventual outcome. Whether taxes on millionaires and government program cuts matter or not, nobody wants to go out and spend while their income and benefits sit on a giant chopping block.
Should't gold be going up now? Investors who profited from gold's rise may be freeing up cash to meet future potential margin calls or make quick investments as a rare opportunity presents itself at some point in the intermediate future. Another theory is that gold is reflecting future relative dollar strength to a basket of global currencies. Either way, it probably makes sense ot get out of its way.
Poor stock market performance in the fourth year of a President's term is rare as can be. And there is no reason to panic over 2012 just yet. But it's time to make prudent decisions about the remainder of 2011. Taking 25-50% of your risky assets (financials sector, non-US equities, gold, commodities) off the table is probably wise. This may be accomplished with inverse ETFs that go up when markets drop, index put options, or simply holding more cash.
Economic Anxiety Ferris Wheel
As the market figures out a direction this week, let's examine three headlines; each worrisome for different reasons:
Some very bright men opine on the Euro's future here: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-08-21/el-erian-joining-feldstein-fels-on-prospect-of-euro-evolving-into-new-core.html. If you want to be part of a union, strong partners must support weaker partners in times of need. Partners in a union also work out compromises when they disagree. Kicking the PIIGS (Portugal, Italy, Ireland, Greece, Spain) off the Euro currency presents a real potential shock to global markets and at this time the EU will likely sidestep this immense policy blunder. To put this issue in perspective, most US citizens would love to be rid of "housing bubble and illegal immigration" states like Florida, Arizona and Nevada. I leave out California because it's simply too darn big and important to the US as a whole. You could argue the "parasite" sates are dragging the dollar down with big budgets, falling tax revenue, and localized economic problems the folks in Illinois and Virginia just don't care about. You can see how this argument can quickly turn to political civil war and roil markets.
Warren Buffett's tax rhetoric gains supporters: http://economix.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/08/23/what-the-rich-can-afford-in-income-tax/. Bruce Bartlett is a conservative guy when it comes to economics. Why is he talking about tax increases for the rich at a time when populist headlines are all the rage? I won't discuss the specific merits of his argument, but opening yet another pitch fork stand for angry villagers doesn't seem like a great idea. It is important to note that changes in the tax code represent a shift in the distribution of wealth–markets get depressed when this happens, no matter the direction of the shift. Losers hate losing more than winners like winning: that's basic behavioral economics.
So ridiculous, it's worrisome: http://www.marketwatch.com/Story/story/print?guid=CF3F1872-CCE9-11E0-BE2D-00212803FAD6. The future is always scary, I agree. Human civilization will successfully deal with the challenges a more populous planet Earth presents. We are capable of immense innovation at an exponential rate relative to what we believe is possible today. Gloom and doom stories like this about post-apocalyptic investment ideas are about as useful as umbrellas at Chernobyl. if you feel inspired, don't log into your Schwab account. Go out and buy a Nissan Leaf with some roof-mounted solar panels.
Put Economic Growth Fears in Perspective
Volatility is back in equity markets today and headlines point to slowing economic growth across the globe. First, the market is a discounter of known information. If you understand that, you know GDP revisions by analysts and the same old stories about high unemployment don't move stocks. Second, volatility is normal; it's why stocks earn a premium over other asset classes over time. But guessing why stocks do what they do any given day is best left to fortune tellers. Let's take our eyes off today's bleeding ticker and focus on economic data from the World Bank and IMF.
Apparently European economic growth slowing may be contagious to the rest of the world. The 27 nations of the European Union (EU) are no poster child for growth and haven't been for a very long time. 2001-2010 EU real GDP growth was a "massive" 1.18% on average. The trend doesn't look good when you look at prior decades: 2.14% on average during the 1990s, 2.38% during the 1980s and 3.03% during the 1970s. To provide some perspective, Asia ex-Japan and Emerging Markets GDP expanded 7.06% and 5.75% 2001-2010, respectively. The US posted consistent showings in the low 3% range during the 70s, 80s and 90s. US real GDP grew just 1.64% on average 2001-2010.
Economies can slow during expansions just like a stock can take a step back before heading to new highs. Worries over the European Union's economy are not new and add little credibility to global recession/depression fears. Equity investors should build portfolios with powerful global exporters in mind. This will help minimize exposure to structurally slowing economies and maximize exposure to the new engines of economic growth.
US vs Japan Continued
August 10 I wrote the topic of Japan has died down in the media of late: http://www.cardiffassetmanagement.com/blog/2011/08/10/japan-part-deux/. It's back with a vengeance. Here's a good article about structural issues faced by the Japanese economy relative to the US economy: http://the-diplomat.com/2011/08/17/no-the-us-isn't-japan/. Please ignore all rhetoric on US financial regulation.


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Norman Rockwell Early Childhood Center
The Norman Rockwell Early Childhood Center is located at 88 South Street in Pittsfield for the convenience of families from the community.
We strive to offer children a variety of learning opportunities through planned daily activities, positive social interactions and caregiving routines. We create a nurturing and safe environment in which children can develop cognitively as well as social and emotionally. We believe in the value of play and make it an essential part of our early childhood curriculum. Children spend the day in separate classrooms, on walks around the community (including visits to the Berkshire Museum) or in our fenced-in play yard. The Norman Rockwell Center has been in operation since 1981.
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- A daily routine that includes play time, discovery time, music and story telling, rest-time and outdoor time
- A literacy-based curriculum that promotes language and pre-reading skills
- Math, science and art activities
- Additional staff in the preschool classroom so that children can benefit from individual attention
- Children and teacher eat in a family-style setting in the classrooms
- Morning and afternoon snacks (Parents send in lunches)
- Parent education and involvement activities
- Newsletters and activities to do in the home
- Field trips to museums, apple orchards, and pumpkin farms
- Progress reports and parent teacher conferences
- Assistance with transition to kindergarten
Our staff is:
- Warm, friendly and respectful
- Well trained in child development
- Certified in First Aid and CPR
- Very experienced
- Support staff includes resources teachers and licensed social workers
Children are offered:
- Hands on experiences to explore, to paint, to discover and to problem solve
- Opportunities to learn self-help skills and independence
- Opportunities to make new friends and develop socialization skills
- Opportunities to run, jump, skip, slide, and swing to develop physically
Parents are encouraged to actively participate in the daily routine. Please visit the classroom, have lunch with your child, join an activity or simply say "hello".
Child Care of the Berkshires offers full and part time child care, at competitive rates. We offer discounts and scholarships, based on need. We discount for siblings who are here full-time, and enrolled through a state subsidy. We accept child care vouchers and certificates.
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- Toddlers
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I'm willing to bet that a lot of you have never had a credit report before and probably don't know what one is. In short, it's a report that looks at your financial background and deems how creditworthy you are. What's the point of this? Well, whenever you apply for a loan or credit card, the lender will check your report. If you've got a bad one, they might refuse your application. Most families will need to get a loan or credit card at some point; it's unavoidable. Having a credit card can help you pay for things and afford to live a better life. When you buy a home, you'll need a mortgage loan to help pay for it. So, you can see why it's important you have your credit report in check.
But, what if you've got a bad one? Can you improve it? The answer is yes; you can improve your credit report. I know what you're going to say next, you're going to ask how aren't you? Lucky for you, I'll tell you how in the points down below:
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Pay Bills On Time
One of the biggest things lenders look for is whether you pay bills on time. If you can't make regular payments, why would they lend you money? Ensure that all of your bills get paid on time and in full. Doing this will have a positive impact on your credit report. Loan companies will be far more inclined to give you money if they know you're reliable.
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Be Wary Of Social Media Activity
This next point may confuse you a little bit. How on earth do social media and your credit report link to one another? Most people think that credit reports solely consist of your financial past and credit score. But, this is not the case. By looking on whatlenderssee.co.uk, you'll notice that lenders check social media activity. They see what you've been posting and who you've been interacting with. So, be careful of what you post as it could lead to a bad credit report. Stay clear of talking about money issues and things like gambling/betting.
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Spend Less, Save More
Spending money is a big issue when people check your credit report. Spend too much, all the time, and you won't have a good report. No one wants to lend money to someone that will just spend it all as quickly as possible. It shows you're careless with your money. But, if you spend less and save more, it has the opposite effect. They love it when people save, it shows you're responsible. Check out some family money saving tips here: http://www.moneymagpie.com/.
Pay attention to these tips and you'll soon have a vastly improved credit report. Remember, this is important if your family needs to get a loan or apply for a credit card. I know that finances can be a bit of a bore, but you have to keep them in mind. The last thing you want is for your family to be unsure about its finances.


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|Eau Vivre Winery Pinot Noir, Similkameen Valley BC89 Points
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|Region: British Columbia Similkameen Valley DVA
Vintage: 2013
Winery: $21.9
BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -774455
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Classic, savoury, earthy.
Expect aromas of rhubarb, forest floor, tealeaf and leather with peppery spices and cedar chips supported by cherries, wild flowers and red currents. The palate offers sweet red fruit, dark cocoa and spice. Earthy but expressive with good intensity. Good pinosity.
Recommended Pairings
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Photos That Make the Rude Pundit Double Check the Planes Flying Overhead:
That's President George W. Bush, looking nervous while surrounded by children's books yesterday at an elementary school in Philadelphia.
Why does he seem so worried? Is he praying that there's no sequel to My Pet Goat that they'll ask him to read to the kids? Things ended badly last time, if you'll recall. Does he think he's in a dream? Deja-vu? Or is it just a general anxiety that afflicts him?
Or is he just thinking, like the rest of us, "Less than two weeks, less than two weeks, how much can I fuck things up in less than two weeks?" Maybe the real issue is whether that question is, for him, a hope or a fear.
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15 Unique Vases and Unusual Vase Designs - Part 5.
Rubber Vases: A practical vase where there are small kids around and for those seeking something completely different and modern. Made from a unique material that gives the impression of fragile ceramics.
Crokkis Vase by Kenneth Cobonpue:
Thinking of You Vase Covers: Cool metal vase-covers to use with used jars and containers to turn them into beautiful vases.
Vases by Brandon Perhacs: These cool colorful vases are made from merino wool, glasstubes, and go together with black steel fasteners.
Materialized Vase: Material vase combines antique craftsmanship with modern technology.
Danvase: This vase is inspired by the unique design of a topographic map. The name of this beautiful vase means "a step of the stairs" in Japanese.
Grid Vase: This cool vase is inspired by British medieval history, and manufactured by Turkish artisans.
Flex Vase: This vase comes with three different bases that can be exchanged to adapt to the bouquet it holds.
Vase by FredriksonStallard:
Group Vase: This multi-element vase consists of various sizes held together with a few elastic bands.
Sprig Vase: It's a stand-alone vase that has been shaped to look like flower stems.
Flower Loop: An elegant yet minimal flower vase made from steel wire.
Multipurpose Vase: This vase contains a bowl that is ideal for keys, coins, or potpourri.
Scrolls: These vases are inspired from the Ionic columns of ancient Greece. These can be arranged in different ways to form a group of inter-related shapes, which can double up as vases.
Large Bird Vase:
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Icy blast provides planning opportunity!
There is little good to say about our current icy spell. The single digit temperatures with below zero wind chills, combined with plenty of snow make getting out difficult and undesirable.
Why not use this time as a planning opportunity?
This is the perfect time to get your finances and documents organized and up to date! What should you look at?
- Life Insurance – do you know where the policies are? Do you know who your beneficiaries are? Check each policy to make certain that these are correct.
- Retirement Funds (IRAs, 401Ks) – again, have you named the correct beneficiaries? Double-check to make sure that these are up to date and correct.
- Estate Plan – do you have one? If not, it is time to get started.
- Will or Trust – if you do have one, take it out and re-read it. Does it accurately reflect your desires and relationships today? Are the agents you selected in the past the ones that you want today? Are the beneficiaries correct? Are the amounts for each still right?
- Disability – do you have a Durable Power of Attorney? A Patient Advocate Designation (Power of Attorney for Health Care)? Do these reflect your current thinking?
- Where is all your paperwork? Is all of this information scattered around in different drawers and locations? Do you even know where it is?
Once the information is all accumulated – organize it. Put it all together in one location. Include life insurance policies, all retirement plans, retirement fund statements (year-end), bank account statements (year-end), investment account statements (year-end), deeds, trusts, wills, durable power of attorneys and health care directives.
If you don't have an estate plan – start one now. Determine, with the assistance of an attorney, what will meet your needs. Then take the steps to get it done.
By the time the balmy breezes of spring arrive, your task will be complete. You will have real peace of mind knowing that all of your affairs are in good order.


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I have finally written the end of 'Her Dark Lord' the last of the 4 books in the 'Lords of the Matrix Club' series. I have to admit to a little difficulty letting the characters go, always a problem at the end of a series. One becomes attached!
I'm loving the cover, another http://www.romancenovelcovers.com/ masterpiece with Jimmy Thomas as the male model.
It's available for Pre-order now with a release date of 28 March which gives me time to get feedback from my beta readers and to implement any edits necessary.
Here is the Amazon link:
Only Fate would play a jaded, emotional cripple like Knight against a feisty, independent woman like Penny, a new widow someone wants dead.
Here's a couple of snippets:-
'Knight found himself imagining the stunning beauty that would emerge if she were bathed, pampered and dressed in silk and satin—more specifically undressed—and bound in silk and satin.
He was bellows to mend and yet parts of him were very alive indeed.'
'The mahogany brows formed a straight line across his forehead and the dark eyes scorched down her body, missing no detail in their heated scrutiny.
Penny played him in kind, allowing her critical gaze to assess the manly proportions of shoulders encased in perfectly tailored dark blue superfine, unbuttoned to expose a shirt of linen so fine it barely disguised the outline of taut muscle beneath. Dropping her gaze still further, she lingered a moment on the snug fit of buckskin pantaloons over bulging thigh muscles and the hard evidence of his arousal.
Telling herself the flash of heat through her body was a measure of her ire, she returned her gaze to his, determined to appear disinterested, cynical even. No way would she allow him to know seeing him thus, seeing any man in a state of arousal focused on her, was one of her deepest fears.'
Watch for my next series 'Ladies in Buckskins'.
It's also 4 books. I'm certain there would've been as many women 'bucking' the system 200 years ago as there are now. Human nature doesn't change. These ladies would relate well to Knight's feisty Nemesis, Lady Penelope Grantwood.
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Hey folks, Won't be at the next 3 telecons, nor paying much attention to the mailing list for the next three weeks. Jeremy will be filling in for me. We've happily added the 4th member of our family today. Gratuitous baby photos can be found at http://avidinkling.com/ Cheers, GavinReceived on Wednesday, 25 May 2011 02:40:31 UTC
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- gianlucaAsked on March 17, 2013 at 07:03 AM
i have been reading your support sections and user guide but am not to sure whether the conditional formatting is the function i need (i believe it is) but need a confirmation and possibly a link to an example.
I am looking to do a registration form online (not a survey), and found Jotform that might be the solution for my project at work. Before i present it to my bosses, i would like to be absolutely sure its the correct solution for us.
When looking at the demo and playing around a bit, while in the form tools you offer the dropdown options for COUNTRIES, what i need is to ensure that on another field it would show me a predefined list of towns based on the previous Country selection.
Conditional formatting (or whatever its called in jotform) seems to refer on making sections visible/hide, but doesn't seems to be clear to me if you can use it to program another dropdown list based on previous dropdown selection.
Essentially i need a form to show me ALL COUNTRIES in the world as (Country of birth) and subsequently on selection by user (e.g. Spain), ONLY show me Spanish towns in the following dropdown section (Town of birth), hence limiting the list.
Is this possible? Most importantly, as you can appreciate there is a lot of countries in the world and sub towns to upload, so is there a quicker way of uploading these in a jotform? say for example via a lookup in a php file stored on a server or perhaps an import facility from an excel or csv file?
Its the only thing that is stopping me from signing up at the moment and taking it up to my bosses for consideration.
- JotForm SupportjonathanAnswered on March 17, 2013 at 09:43 AM
You can do this using the Condition Logic in the form.
You will use the dropdown field pre-populated with country and town.
You can custom pre-populate a dropdown field lists with values from spreadsheet or any text file list.
You can also just use the special options property of a drop-down field and select Country. I used this in my test form.
Test this form http://www.jotformpro.com/form/30753431816957
Select United States or Spain for the Country field, and you will see that the specific dropdown field with city/town will be display.
I am not sure how you are going to use this form, but from what we can see, it can be a lot of dropdown fields if you will put all cities/town for each country.
In any case, you can clone my test form to understand better how I setup the condition logic.
Here is the guide how to clone : -How-to-clone-an-existing-form-from-a-URL
Hope this help. Please inform us if you have further inquiry.
- gianlucaAnswered on March 17, 2013 at 10:08 AMHi Jonathan
thanks for the quick response and working example. Its exactly what i was looking for in an answer.
Sadly for me there will be a lot of dropdown condition logics, but for me its a must for the form i need at work (to avoid user mistakes) , so no
Already the fact that i can cut and paste from any excel file or text file is a big bonus.
May i suggest though, for JotForm to consider offering these as standard
like you do already from the Special options (country only)? It would
certainly add value to your product and benefit other users.
Maybe when i complete my project i'll send you the files over so that you may put them at the disposal of other users too as standard. Food for
Thanks again
- JotForm SupportWelvinAnswered on March 17, 2013 at 02:13 PM
In behalf of the Jotform Team, you are always welcome. If any issue will occur during the process of setting up your conditional logic, please let us know. We'll be willing to help you anytime.
With regards to your suggestion, I have this thread noted and will forward to our developers. Thanks for suggesting.


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WW Bread
I was reading a post from..I think..Tessa? Where she was desribing a problem with her WW dough tearing. This post was a couple of weeks ago. I have had the very same problem! I started making bread again in the last few months, after taking a few years off. I don't remember having this problem before, but it was a long time ago, so I may not remember quite right. I posted a question a couple of weeks ago, desribing my bread as "lumpy" on top. It's hard to explain, it just doesn't come out looking beautiful. After reading Tessa's desription of the dough tearing, I realized that I should have mentioned that. One answer was to limit the oil I was using--it didn't make any difference. I have adjusted everything I know of, exept the kneading time. I use a Bosch Universal Mixer on #2 for 8 to 10 minutes (depending on if I make 2 or 3 loaves). One poster commented that she (or he) kneaded for "as long as it took", sometimes as long as 30 minutes. I am wondering if this person was kneading by hand or using a machine? Does it sound like my problem could be solved by more or longer kneading? I should mention that I am using hard red and hard white (50/50) and I have quite a bit of it, so I have to make the best of it.


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Nikki Grahame in Beauty and the Beast next Easter 2017
Nikki will be in Panto next Easter returning to Liverpool. Regal Entertainments are delighted to announce the star studded cast set to enchant audiences in their Easter panto, Beauty and the Beast at St Helens Theatre Royal from Sat 01 to Sun 23 April 2017.
Adding some extra sparkle will be Nikki playing Fairy Rose. It has it that the story goes that a fairy turned a prince into a hideous beast as he refused to let her in from the rain, and that only by finding true love, despite his ugliness, could the curse be broken. Beauty weeps over the Beast, saying that she loves him. When her tears strike him, the Beast is transformed into the handsome prince once again.
This enchanting tale is filled with hilarious comedy, wonderful songs and a story which proves that even the grumpiest of Beasts can change his ways. Make sure to book your tickets before the final rose petal falls - this is sure to be the must see Easter event of 2017!
Chantelle Nolan, Theatre Manager said: "I am delighted to announce next year's Easter panto cast. Amy Thompson is a well-known children's presenter so I have no doubt she will shine with her bubbly and friendly personality, and the nation fell in love with Nikki Grahame when she was in the Big Brother House with her hilarious over-the-top antics and she will make an excellent addition to the line-up. It is an exciting mix of new faces as well as some Theatre Royal returning favourites and I can't wait to bring it to audiences next year."
For more information, please visit:
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The true story of my life long battle with Anorexia.
Release date: 7th May 2012.
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