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The Return Of Dumb Ideas: A Broadband Tax To Save Failing Newspapers
from the make-it-go-away deptRobW points us to an opinion piece over at The Guardian, by David Leigh, who argues that there should be a £2 tax on every broadband connection sent to newspapers in order to prop them up for their own failures to adapt to a changing market place. He tosses out the usual tropes about how only newspapers can do real investigative reporting (what, like hacking voicemails the way Rupert Murdoch's journalists did?). Of course this is a complete myth. First of all, most newspapers do very little investigative reporting -- and UK papers are also somewhat famous for their ability to stretch the truth at times. Is this really something we want to reward?
The idea is hardly original. It's been suggested for years and seems to pop up in random places at random times. While it may be more reasonable than taxing Google to fund newspapers, it's still a horrifically bad idea. Leigh tries to work out how this would work, arguing that the sum would be divvied up among UK newspapers based on their web traffic. Of course, how you measure web traffic suddenly becomes very, very important. Leigh seems to assume this is easy, and that any such system wouldn't be gamed -- which it would. On top of that, he fails to recognize that the second you base such a huge sum of potential money on purely one metric, news sites would optimize solely on that metric, even if they're not "gaming" the system. So, expect plenty of attempts at sensationalistic stories and the like, rather than the thoughtful investigative reporting he thinks they're going to get.
And how do you define who gets access to the money in the first place? Leigh thinks he has that worked out too... but he does not:
There would be no insuperable problems in defining "news providers". The starting point would be to designate those organisations already classed by the state as zero-rated newspapers under the 1994 VAT legislation : "Newspapers … issued at least once a week in a continuous series under the same title … [which] contain information about current events of local, national or international interest. Publications which do not contain a substantial amount of news are not newspapers."Ok, so that starts out by favoring the very companies who have done the least to adapt to changing times and ignores upstarts who have worked hard to build audiences and business models that work. And then you have to "apply" to get access in a long bureaucratic process where a small group of people (probably pulled from newspapers) gets to pick and choose? That's not how you build innovative companies with innovative business models. And, really, why the ban on "content aggregators"? There is this ongoing argument among old school newspaper people who seem to think that "aggregators" are the enemy -- despite the fact that they send original news sites more traffic and more users, and many aggregators expand into original content production themselves as well. Either way, lots of news sites would start applying, just because there's a ton of cash sitting there, and they'd all just start trying to optimize for the metric to get in.
Other original news providers could subsequently apply to the independent levy board for admission to the scheme, case-by-case. But there would have to be a reasonable size threshold for admission, perhaps set at 100,000 monthly users, and also some rules to exclude content aggregators.
But, of course, the real problem with all of this is the idea that it ever makes sense to tax a new technology to prop up those who failed to innovate, failed to adapt and couldn't compete. If they can't do it, let them fail. Contrary to Leigh's rather myopic view of the world, others will come in to fill the need, and they'll do so with innovative business models that don't require a tax. Really, Leigh's piece is best summed up by the first comment, from user "romandavid" who noted:
"A £2-a-month levy on automobiles could save our horse and cart business."Exactly. If this got approved, every other disrupted industry would seek the same thing. Record labels? Movie studios? You bet. Travel agents? Absolutely. Really, what industry wouldn't want to add their own "tax" to the internet to try to pretend that we still lived in the 1980s? Thankfully, nearly all of the comments on the article seem to be taking the same general stance, that Leigh's idea is completely ridiculous and self-serving, without any reason or merit.
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The Exhibit Hall opened this morning at about 9:45 with much pomp and circumstance. The Color Guard marched in and that was the sign for the doors to open.
Overwhelmed doesn't even begin to describe how I felt when I walked into the enormous exhibit hall. There are more than 75 vendors with everything from books to DNA and from to maps to apps. I think I only managed to visit about 10 before my first session. One of the vendors I spent a little time with was Saving Memories Forever. It's an iPhone/iPad app for recording your own memories or memories about your ancestors (don't worry - there's an Android app expected around October). I'll have a separate blog post about the app later when I've had a chance to play with it a bit more.
At 11 a.m., Dr. Thomas W. Jones presented "Finding 'Unfindable' Ancestors." What a treat! ("celebrity" moment: I even got to meet him before he got started). I originally participated in his Inferential Genealogy course with our SecondLife group, and I've been waiting quite a while to see him speak in person. Key point from the session: when your ancestor "disappears," broaden your search chronologically and geographically.
I attended the FamilySearch luncheon and Eileen O'Duill presented "Irish Eyes are Smiling." The food was good and the presentation was fun. I never knew that FamilySearch's automatic alternate-spelling feature made it so easy to find Irish records!
After lunch, it was time for "Copyright Law Surprises for Genealogists" with Benjamin Spratling, III. Here's a surprise: I'll never fully understand copyright law. I'd better put an attorney on retainer. Hopefully I'll get a discount for being in the legal profession already. What I did get out of the session was this - currently, copyrights only last for the life of the author plus 70 years. I'm definitely going to have to do some more research on this topic.
Next, was the other speaker I've been waiting to hear in person. Elizabeth Shown Mills presented "Finding Origins and Birth Families: Methods That Work!" ESM told us about the 10 most common traps for researchers, which lead to self-created brick walls. There was a lot of focus on strong documentation and strong analysis. I see spreadsheets in my future.
I decided I needed a break, so I skipped the last session and went back to my room for a bit of a rest. Then I went down to one of the restaurants in the hotel and ate dinner and "rehydrated" with fellow Geneabloggers Thomas MacEntee, Kathy Chastain, Tonia Kendrick, Amy Coffin, Diane Boumenot, and Linda McCauley.
At 7:30, findmypast hosted a launch party for FGS attendees. I don't know who said genealogists are boring, but they've obviously never been to one of these events. Food, drink, door prizes, and karaoke. It just doesn't get better than that! I was one of several Geneabloggers (see above) who performed "YMCA". If anyone has video of that performance, there may or may not be a reward for your original film.
Overall, I'd call this a successful day - especially since I checked two great speakers off my "must see" list. Tomorrow promises to be just as interesting ... I can't wait!
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Put the holiday reading to one side this summer and get ready for some humorous topical debate with London Mayor, Boris Johnson, who we can reveal at Bluestone as the politician of choice to take on a short break holiday.
Best known for his unkempt blond hair and off the cuff comments, Mr Johnson topped a survey by Bluestone National Park Resort asking what politician people would take on holiday with them if they had to.
Sixty-five per cent said they would choose Mr Johnson ahead of other politicians, including Prime Minister David Cameron, although he came out as second choice at 13 per cent.
"Boris topped the table and came out a clear leader of potential political holiday companions," said Yvonne Buckingham, Head of Marketing at Bluestone in Pembrokeshire, West Wales.
"We suspect the portrayal of Mr Johnson getting out, providing amusement and having fun when he can would bring a lot to a free range holiday."
Bluestone asked people to pick a politician they would have to take on holiday, with 1,165 people responding and placing Boris Johnson at the top.
It's yet to be seen if Mr Johnson will be invited to Bluestone National Park Resort in Pembrokeshire by a guest for some free range fun, although he could well find his wild thing at the all year and all weather luxury resort.
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Jon Cryer says one of the two Hollywood stars he's worked with on "Two and a Half Men" is a real pro and the other one, well, not so much.
You can probably figure this one out. Cryer had high praise for Ashton Kutcher during a red carpet interview before Sunday night's Screen Actors Guild Awards, and that, naturally, brings up Kutcher's predecessor, Charlie Sheen.
"It's a little less suspenseful being on the set nowadays," Cryer said of the show without Sheen. "When you come into work, you are pretty sure (Ashton's) going to be there."
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Kutcher, Cryer told "E! News," is "up for anything, willing to do anything."
Cryer still had kind thoughts for Sheen, who has a new show on FX called "Anger Management."
"I haven't spoken with him, no," Cryer said, but added, "I wish him well. He's got a good team around him. I can't imagine he's not going to put out a good show."
Ratings for "Two and a Half Men" are up 20 percent over Sheen's last season, according to cinemablend.com.


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Well, I'm leaving for Blizzcon in about 4 hours. Over 12 hours of travel, 5 time zones… The Aussies and the Brits will mock me for being a lightweight.
It's funny how I've been daydreaming about this week for so long that now that it's almost time, it doesn't feel real. It's become a figment of my imagination, it's not supposed to actually happen. But sure enough, I'm ready to take a quick nap then make my way to the airport.
I gave myself a challenge: I decided to travel carry-on only. I had to pull some tricks, but I manage to fit 2 pairs of shoes, a pair of jeans, 5 shirts, 2 dresses, all my socks and underwear, my makeup, my washing stuff (my hair refuses to tolerate hotel shampoo), my hair straightener and study material for 2 classes in a tiny carry-on bag. I have no idea how I'll manage to fit it all back in for the trip home.
Of blog stuff, I'm not bringing my laptop with me. I didn't find the time to update our spell coefficients, but Brangwen of Non-Elitist Raiding Diary offered to take on the challenge. I'll do some experiments next week when I get back.
I also forgot to do the writeup for last week's Shared Topic post at Twisted Nether. Oops. Looks like it'll be a double writeup next week.
As for my schedule, in case any of you would be interested in having a drink and/or smoothie with me, my schedule is something like this:
Day- Arrive at LAX, meet up and hang out with guildies.
Supper- Probably go somewhere with guildies (and OMG I can't WAIT to eat decent food again! I miss fresh vegetables!)
Evening- WoW Insider Meetup at the Annabella (I'll probably be there early and leave when it gets too crowded. Crowds and me do NOT mix!)
Day- Since I didn't get my midterm schedule until after the tickets went on sale, I didn't bother buying a ticket. So I'm just going to hang around the city and play tourist.
Evening- Twisted Nether and Raid Warning meetups. Will probably go to the TNB meetup at Bubbagumps first, then meet up with my guildies at the Raid Warning's once I've said hi/shaked hands/handed out hugs to everyone.
Day- Either hanging out with a guildie or two, or just playing tourist again.
Evening- Probably going to the Con After-Party for some time, then try to convince some of my guildies to go clubbing. I BOUGHT CLUB CLOTHES JUST FOR BLIZZCON.
Day- There was talk of a beach day among guildies, but it'll depend on the weather…
Evening- Flying home and back to reality 😦


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A woman who helped her bookkeeper husband steal $234,500 from former "Saturday Night Live" cast member Joe Piscopo has been spared a prison term, prosecutors said Saturday.
Jennifer Larocca instead was sentenced on Friday to three years of probation. That came one week after her husband received a three-year state prison term.
The New Jersey woman had pleaded guilty in February to theft.
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Prosecutors say Piscopo hired Frank Larocca to pay the comedian's bills and manage his bank account. The thefts occurred between February 2010 and March 2014.
The couple was wrestling with serious financial problems and used the money for personal expenses, investigators said. The couple has agreed to make full restitution and have already paid back nearly $64,000.
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Ted Tucker was referred to me by Keelan Parham. Keelan is one of my best Intensive-Coaching trainees and Ted helps run Keelan's caricature business in several of the resorts and theme parks here in Orlando.
"He's a wiz at management," Keelan said about Ted in mid-January 2010. "But he's developed some bad eating habits and doesn't know how to exercise in the right way. He must weigh at least 250 pounds. He's seen the transformation that I went through while working with you and he's decided to give it a try."
"A try," I replied to Keelan. "At his body weight, he probably won't make it through more than three exercises . . . before he's outside TRYING his management skill on my St. Augustine."
Keelan smiled, but assured me that Ted had the detailed discipline to do what was required.
January 28, 2010: Ted Tucker, age 38, came by my private gym on a Thursday afternoon to be weighed, measured, photographed, and trained.
At 6' 4 1/2" he tipped the scales at 257 1/2 pounds. His percent body fat was 30.5 and his waist measured 45 3/4 inches.
Keelan was on-target about Ted's attention to detail in his workout. Ted had studied several of my books and had a good grasp of proper form. His routine, which included eight exercises, required only one, brief, recovery walk outside and he never lost his "cookies." In fact, he finished his last two exercises with fine efforts.
After his workout, we agreed that he would train at my private gym once a week for ten weeks. I told him that I expected him to lose 37 pounds of fat by following my descending-calorie diet, which is similar to what is detailed in A Flat Stomach ASAP, combined with my superhydration schedule.
As Ted departed, we shook hands on our agreement.
Four days later I was told that when Ted left my place, he drove over to Keelan's home. His plan was to clean up a bit, greet his wife — and, along with the Parhams — go out to dinner.
But sometimes, plans don't go as planned . . . right?
Feeling the cumulative effects of his first workout, Ted arrived looking pale, stumbled through to Keelan's home office, and quickly made his way to the comfort station. He then kick-started Phase One of his weight-loss schedule by relieving himself — first at one end, and then the other — repeatedly.
Keelan noted that the group delayed their evening meal for more than an hour, while Ted continued with Phase One. Finally, the group shared some sushi rolls and relaxed by watching reruns of "The Biggest Loser."
After an hour or so, Ted was rehydrated and recovered sufficiently to drive to his home for some needed rest and sleep. The next day, he was a little sore, but felt fine.
Ted's systemic responses (vomiting and diarrhea) to my initial high-intensity session, which we laugh about now, never occurred again.
Flash forward . . .
April 29, 2010: Today is Ted's 10th workout. Plus, I'm taking his measurements and photographs.
Ted's workout strength, compared to his initial session, is up 40-50% in six of his eight exercises. I calculate he's added 4 pounds of muscle.
His body weight has dropped from 257.5 to 219.5, for a reduction of 38 pounds. And his percent body fat has gone from 30.5 to 17.2, which translates to a loss of 41.38 pounds of fat. You can definitely see the differences by comparing his before-and-after pictures.
Three months, ten Intensive-Coaching workouts, and a minus 41.38 pounds of fat!
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Not bad for a guy who simply wanted "to give it a try." I didn't know then, but certainly know now . . . a try in Ted Tucker's mind is a 100-percent commitment and 100-percent effort.
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Book News: 'Lost' Dr. Seuss Stories To Be Published
The daily lowdown on books, publishing, and the occasional author behaving badly.
- "He climbed. He grew dizzy. His ankles grew numb. But he climbed and he climbed and he clum and he clum." Random House Kids is coming out with a collection of forgotten Dr. Seuss stories that were published in midcentury magazines. Horton and the Kwuggerbug and More Lost Stories will be released in September. Random House describes the book: "This follow-up to The Bippolo Seed and Other Lost Stories features familiar Seussian faces and places — including Horton the Elephant, Marco, Mulberry Street, and a Grinch — as well as an introduction by renowned Seuss scholar Charles D. Cohen. Seuss fans will learn more about Horton's integrity, Marco's amazing imagination, a narrowly avoided disaster on Mullbery Street, and a devious Grinch."
- HarperCollins says it will cut parts of a book that caused former Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura to sue the estate of late author Chris Kyle for defamation. Kyle's book American Sniper alleges that Kyle punched Ventura after the former governor and pro-wrestler commented that the Navy SEALs "deserve to lose a few" in Iraq. On Tuesday, a jury awarded Ventura almost $2 million.
- For The New York Review of Books, Hilton Als writes about Flannery O'Connor's "gorgeous soul sickness — her various judgments and hurts and desire to know and love her ever-mysterious Lord in what appeared to be a God-forsaken world."
- The poet and critic Stephen Burt is interviewed in The Adroit Journal: "Poetry for me is its own end, its own aim — but individual poems can also, as horses take riders, have other aims too. You can write a poem to redefine romantic love, or attack (or even advocate!) imperialism, or undermine the tradition of all-too-simple protest poems, or classify types of upstate New York snow."
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"Writing Your Own Memoir" was launched in February 2013 and meets in a home near the Mill Valley Library.
Members have produced varied and intriguing memoirs. We meet on the third Thursday of each month.
The group is open to new participants who are Mill Valley residents, but Mill Valley Village members will be given priority.
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Holiday gatherings are great fun. However, if the conversation gets too personal, it can be an uncomfortable time, especially for those in the midst of a career transition. The best examples are unsolicited advice from relatives who may think questions about your job search are harmless conversation starters. But for the job seeker, the holidays can be a time of dread.
The challenge with questions about your job search especially ones that are direct, such as "Have you found a job yet?" These kinds of questions tend to put people on the defensive because there is no easy answer to the question when you are still searching. Naïve as they may seem, job searching questions can get right to the heart of the matter and create very awkward situations.
Family gatherings naturally lead to conversations around current updates and a job search can be fuel for questions.
While family members have good intentions about your well-being, the timing and types of questions asked either lead to encouragement or discouragement. When everyone is in a festive mood talking about the seriousness of a search, implications of unemployment can definitely dampen the spirit.
Part of handling awkward conversations is how you respond to questions asked. Don Gabor, author of "How to Start a Conversation and Make Friends," offers a good acronym when encountering an uncomfortable conversation. Gabor recommends stopping just a few seconds before you react to a question and consider how to respond with T-A-C-T:
T -Think before your speak
Thinking before speaking helps you apply your emotional brakes and using silence buys you time to decide on the best answer to use.
A – Actively Listen
When you listen to what people are saying it helps you put things in perspective. A good listening test is to ask for clarification. It sends a message that you are listening and helps you respond effectively. In addition, you could be creating awareness for them in helping them phrase their questions differently.
C – Consider the outcome
Before you respond, consider the outcome in what you want to have happen. For example, how do you want the other person to help you? If you want them to stop talking about the subject what would be the future consequences of your relationship if you responded in a negative way? Always think through what you want the outcome to be and take ownership for your words and actions.
T – Tread lightly
When an emotional reaction takes place it influences the conversation, while you might feel like setting them straight about your situation, take their intentions into consideration instead. A soft word turns away wrath and minimizes the discomfort that comes from uncomfortable situations.
It does take focus and patience when in a gathering with people who will often bring up sensitive issues such as a job search. This holiday season, use T-A-C-T to create a more positive conversation. It's up to you to be the role model in how you want people to perceive you – you set the tone by how you react.
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BALTIMORE – Former Loyola University Maryland forward Shane Walker has signed a professional contract with AS Apollon Patras and will begin his career this week in Greece's A1 League.
Walker, who graduated with his degree in communications in May, helped lead the Greyhounds to the NCAA Tournament for just the second time in school history. He was the only player to start all 33 games for Head Coach Jimmy Patsos and averaged 9.0 points and 6.3 rebounds per game as a senior.
"We are thrilled for Shane as he's starting his pro career in Europe," Patsos said. "Shane was a great leader for us and did all of the little things necessary for us to win a championship and reach the NCAA Tournament. He made things happen for us on offense and defense, and he molded himself into someone that is going to be a very good player over there."
The native of Northhampton, England, finished his Loyola career ranked second on the all-time blocked shots list with 135 after swatting 42 last season. He also had 50 assists, 23 steals and made 25 3-pointers as the Greyhounds rolled to a 24-9 record.
After beginning his collegiate career at Maryland, Walker transferred to Loyola and stepped onto the court for the first time in 2008-2009. In three seasons, he scored 869 points and made 68 3-pointers.
His 604 career rebounds are 11th most in program history, and his 6.63 rebounds per game is 10th. Walker, who was an All-Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Third Team honoree in 2010-2011, also recorded three of the top nine single-season blocked shot performances in school history.
Walker is one three former Loyola players under Jimmy Patsos who will soon begin their seasons in Europe. Andre Collins (Turkey) and Michael Tuck (England) will return to the leagues where they have excelled in recent years.
Apollon Patras, which is located in the city of Patras, Greece, finished the 2011-2012 with a 20-10 record in the Greek A2 League, garnering promotion to the A1 Division.


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An all-star band led by Devon Allman and Duane Betts is launching a mini-tour this December in honor of the birthday of the late-Southern rock icon Gregg Allman.
Now in its third year, 'The Allman Family Revival' has expanded to concerts in three U.S. cities, including San Francisco, Denver and New York City.
In addition to Devon and Betts' Allman Betts Band, the all-star lineup includes Cheap Trick front man Robin Zander, Big Head Todd & The Monsters front man Todd Park Mohr, guitarist Robert Randolph, Conan music director and guitarist Jimmy Vivino and more performing on select shows.
A portion of the proceeds from each show will go to the School of Rock to help fund after-school music programs, filling the void left by nationwide cuts to school music programs.
The Allman Betts band formed some months after the first memorial concert for Gregg Allman, Devon's father. Devon and Duane, the son of Allman Brothers Band co-founder Dickey Betts, bonded at the concert and soon agreed to combine their mutual songwriting talent into a new project.
"There happened to be a lot of chemistry," Devon said in a May interview with Q104.3 New York's Out of the Box. "It was completely organic, and it was completely real. We wrote a whole record [Down To The River, available now]."
See the 'Allman Family Revival' dates below. Go here for tickets and more information.
The Allman Betts Band has tour dates announced through March. See them all here.
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Dec. 7 — The Fillmore, San Francisco, CA
Dec. 8 — The Mission Ballroom, Denver, CO
Dec. 28 — The Beacon Theatre, New York, NY
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[January 31, 2014]
SPRINGFIELD — Illinois
corporations would see a 50 percent reduction in the state corporate
income tax under legislation introduced Thursday by Illinois House
Speaker Michael J. Madigan.
House Bill 4479, the corporate state income tax would be reduced
from 7 percent to 3.5 percent on business profits. The move would
see Illinois drop from fifth to 35th on the national income tax
ranking of the states, according to the Federation of Tax
Administrators. The personal property replacement tax paid by
business remains unchanged at 2.5 percent and results in a total
rate of 6 percent.
"I am introducing this legislation so the Revenue & Finance/State
Government Administration Committees' joint hearings on tax policies
can consider the impact this will have on business location and
expansion plans," Madigan noted.
The measure, which has an effective date of Jan. 1, 2014, would
provide an estimated $500 million to $700 million in business
savings for fiscal 2014. The fiscal 2015 savings could exceed $1.5
"I am hopeful this legislation will encourage CEOs to grow their
workforces with good-paying jobs," Madigan said.
In December, the speaker called on the Illinois House committees
to continue hearings on tax policy questions in the wake of a new
wave of businesses calling for tax breaks as a condition for
relocating to or remaining in Illinois.
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At the time, Madigan argued: "We should take a more long-term
approach to helping all job-creating businesses in Illinois
thrive and succeed. This must include a thorough review of how
we currently provide incentives to big corporations."
During the 2013 North Carolina corporate rate cut debate, Gov.
Pat McCrory argued that the tax was "economically destructive" and a
lower rate was "critical to putting residents back to work." North
Carolina cuts rates from 6.9 percent to 6.0 percent this year and 5
percent in 2015.
"State tax policy can have a critical impact on multinational
corporations, especially when congressional gridlock has stalled any
meaningful action in Washington," Madigan said.
The speaker's cuts will make Illinois rates less than or equal to
the surrounding states. According to the Federation of Tax
Administrators, the surrounding state rates are 6 percent in
Kentucky, 7.5 percent in Indiana, 12 percent in Iowa, 6.25 percent
in Missouri and 7.9 percent in Wisconsin.
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Dr. John Ellis is not your average surburban ER doctor. At least, not anymore.
In Complications, USA's new medical drama from Burn Notice creator Matt Nix, Jason O'Mara plays Dr. Ellis, a disillusioned doctor whose life is turned upside down when he intervenes in a drive-by shooting. Although he saves a young boy's life, he kills one of his attackers and subsequently finds himself going to great lengths to protect the boy who is marked for death.
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In 1999, the Michigan Environmental Council launched an environmental history project to chronicle efforts by citizens to restore and protect Michigan's natural resources and environment over the last 170 years, communicating this inspiring story to current and future generations.
Author Dave Dempsey, formerly senior policy advisor for the Michigan Environmental Council, has recorded Michigan's environmental history in three books:
Ruin and Recovery: Michigan's Rise as a Conservation Leader, traces the evolution of the public movement to conserve Michigan's forests, fish and wildlife in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries and the environmental movement that demanded cleanup of the state's air and water in the 1960s and 1970s. Both movements put Michigan on the nation's map as a leader in environmental protection.
On the Brink: The Great Lakes in the 21st Century details the history of individuals and societies in the U.S. and Canada over the last 150 years coming to terms with the significance of the Great Lakes and the opportunity they represent for another kind of greatness. It looks forward to their most challenging century, one in which that opportunity can, at last, be met.
- William G. Milliken: Michigan's Passionate Moderate is a biography of Michigan's longest-serving governor. It explores how the "web of politics and cultural values determines the way societies choose to interact with their environments."


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Have you ever found yourself repeating a past mistake but not realising until it's too late?
Or got ahead of yourself in constructing your corset and had to unpick your hard work? Miscalculated how long something will take and ended up stitching into the wee hours?
Or the most frustrating, ever tried to recreate a previous success only to discover you have forgotten exactly how you did it? I have – too many times.
The way I try to prevent wasting time and effort is to use a three pronged approach:
1. Construction worksheets
2. Indexed notes
3. A design and construction journal
This works well for all my corsetmaking, but works equally well wth all kinds of sewing projects.
Before I reach for the scissors on any project I go and print off a construction worksheet and use it like a checklist. It lists each step required to make the style of corset I want to make. Most importantly, it lists them in order.
I used to waste so much time trying to visualise the remaining steps and work out which bit to do next, often resulting in getting ahead of myself and unpicking into the wee hours, or worse still, discovering that I couldn't fix my mistake. So I kept a notepad handy and wrote down the sequence of steps as I created different types of corset. The time spent doing this is minimal but it has proved to be invaluable, especially when I moved into drafting my own corsets, leaving me stranded without the pattern instructions to cling to for some sense of order.
You can create your own or you can print out the ones that are posted at the link below. They are instructions for basic corset construction that I have written and used myself, but they are by no means definitive and you may wish to reorder some of the steps or add your own steps for adding lace, appliqués, etc.
Step-by-Step Worksheets for Constructing a Two Layer Corset With and Without Waist Tape by Laura Loft
One other benefit I have found is that these worksheets allow you to organise your mind and your time. Aiming to get a number of steps completed by a certain time really does help productivity. They also allow you to focus on what you are doing instead of trying to think ahead to what the next step should be.
How many times have you half recalled a really neat technique or solution to a problem but can't remember where you read it? Then spent ages searching for it, I know it was on a website – now which one was it?
When I read anything to do with corsetry I always have a note book handy to jot down nifty tips or techniques. Then I write them down on index/revision cards, which are stored in a caddy with alphabetical tabs.
Every top tip and technique I find ends up in there, from the needle position and foot placement for boning channels to Cathy's superb binding technique. Then as I start each step on the construction worksheet I cross reference it with the relevant index card(s).
Using these note cards has saved a lot of time and ensured that I achieve consistent results. I also find it helpful to make notes of what didn't work and why, so I am never tempted to make the same mistake again!
Here are some examples of my note cards:
I began keeping a journal when I first started making corsets for other people so I could keep track of what I had done and to help me judge how long each stage took. But I discovered the journals to be more valuable than just a record of time spent. Now I make an entry for every corset-related task I undertake, even if it is just an experiment.
To save going over each step, here is an example of one of my journal entries. It's an old one as I have developed a code for taking notes, which is great for faster and more precise note taking, but makes no sense to anyone else.
What I have found most important is to keep a record of every stage of the creation process, from taking the initial measurements to the client trying on the finished corset.
The devil is in the detail and the more information you record the better. I can't remember all the details of how I created each of my corsets, but if you give me a minute to look it up in the journal I would have all the information to recreate an exact replica!
This is very handy when you come to make another corset for the same person. If they have a particularly tricky area of the body to work with, in the journal entries you will have a record of how you overcame this and anything you tried that didn't work quite so well. You can also plan in advance any revisions the new corset may need – was the client particularly squishy in one area and so the toile needed to be taken in more than expected? Knowing this in advance allows you to make an informed decision when drawing up the pattern and can save you time when it comes to the fitting stage.
A word of caution when making a new corset for an old customer– make sure you take up-to-date measurements and compare them with the measurements listed on the pattern before you re-use the old pattern. People's measurements are like stocks and shares, they can go up as well as down in a matter of weeks, as I found out to my utter dismay when trying on a corset I finished in late November. When I finished it, it fitted perfectly then but diving into the Christmas platter one too many times has added a number of inches and unsightly bulges!
Re-reading the journal entries is also very helpful when it comes to reusing a pattern for someone else – you already have a record of the pros and cons of the patterns and the solutions you came up with. I always label my corset patterns and ensure that I write down who the corset is for and their measurements; it makes recycling the pattern that much easier as you can quickly cross reference.
I think it is very important not only to record the difficulties but the triumphs. Did the pattern provide a great shape for the bust; did it create a clean silhouette line from the waist to the hip? This will help you when it comes to choosing a corset style for a client with a particular agenda. Perhaps she wants a full shape to her bust line and wants to avoid the "squished look" some corsets give. If you already have a record of this it will save you time and effort.
If, like me, you're a bit of a stationery nut, you'll have an index card listing each pattern that lends itself to a particular need and you can just whip it out and look dead professional: "Oh I have just the corset for you ....".
Having a work journal also helps you plan your time with regards to client fittings and project deadlines.
First of all, you will have a record of how long each stage took for a particular corset, and also whether that style is tricky to fit and so needs more than the average number of fittings.
This way you can prepare your client for it and avoid the risk of him/her thinking "it's all going wrong – she doesn't know what she's doing", or worse, that they have an "awful" body to work with. You will also be mentally prepared for a long project. Sometimes the need for multiple fittings (even if the corset is for me) can really knock my confidence, especially when I haven't accounted for it when setting a deadline.
I often find myself reading through my diary when I am drawing up a new pattern. If I am looking for a certain shape in the hip area I can look up a previous pattern and either use it as inspiration or reuse it in my design. If you take a picture of the client wearing the finished corset and staple it to the relevant page in the journal you can cut your time down even further!
Keeping a project journal is a great way of discovering where your skills and techniques have improved.
It's so easy to get bogged down by the bits you struggled with, so that you fail to see just how far you have come. You focus in on that one stitch that was slightly adrift (that often no-one else notices) and fail to see the fabulous corset surrounding it. I spent too many nights despairing at the sewing machine, fearful that I was wasting my time and would never be able to make a corset that would stand up to scrutiny. It was only when I started to keep a journal that I was able to see that I really was improving.
Learning to create jaw-droppingly gorgeous corsets is not a sprint, it's a marathon. Plotting key landmarks on your way to the finish line and (most importantly) recognising when you have reached them is essential to preventing your confidence and motivation dropping.
On the flip side, a journal is a great way of showing you where you now need to focus your attention. When I first started it was specific techniques – stitching boning channels neatly, binding, flossing. Now my journal tells me that I (still) need to focus on flossing and the amount of time spent making each corset without sacrificing standards. Thankfully I no longer take two hundred hours to construct a corset, but there is still room for improvement!
Keeping a journal is by no means the only way to solve the problem but it works well for me. It doesn't take as much time as you might think, and certainly has saved me far more time, fabric and unpicking in return.


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Last month, the Associated Press revealed that one of the cogs in Newt Gingrich's vast network of business enterprises and front groups, ReAL Action, provided $125,000 to the American Family Association Action, an anti-gay activist organization that has been officially labeled a hate group by the Southern Poverty Law Center. The group's outspoken policy directory Bryan Fischer has "proposed criminalizing homosexual behavior" and has even advocated forcing gays into "reparative" therapy.
This morning, ThinkProgress reminded Gingrich of his donation and asked him if he would condemn Fischer's remarks. The former speaker of the House initially attempted to dodge the question by explaining his support for recalling judges who supported same-sex marriage in Iowa and only recanted Fisher's extreme rhetoric after being pressed on the issue. Gingrich insisted, however, that AFA is not a hate group, but a "Christian" organization:
VOLSKY: Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The Associated Press recently reported that one of your groups gave money to the American Family Association. This is a group that has been labeled a hate group by the Southern Poverty Law Center. They've said that homosexuality should be criminalized, that gays should go into reparative therapy and I was wondering if you would be willing to condemn that kind of thinking today.
GINGRICH: Well, okay. You've just made a whole series of assertions that I'm not going to automatically accept your description of an organization that has a million and five hundred thousand members or more…The only thing I've done, which I was perfectly happy to defend, is I did help raise resources for a campaign to defeat three judges in Iowa. […]
VOLSKY: But you're not willing to condemn the fact that homosexuality should be criminalized?
GINGRICH: I'm not in favor of criminalizing homosexuality. But you didn't ask me about my personal opinion.
VOLSKY: I was just asking why you were funding a group that has said such statements. You've appeared on Bryan Fischer's radio show, who has made all of these allegations.
GINGRICH: You bring a series of allegations that I can't check about a group that is largely a Christian based membership group, that is fairly widespread in its membership and I suspect most of those people do not in any way think of themselves as a hate group even if that's how you would characterize them.
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Gingrich is slow to condemn Fisher's rhetoric because he himself seems to agree with it. For instance, the Iowa judges campaign that Gingrich is "happy to defend" was organized by the anti-marriage equality group Iowa for Freedom — which was also being funded by AFA Action — and was run by Bob Vander Plaats, who claims that homosexuality is a "public health risk." During a very recent appearance on Fisher's show, Gingrich also promised to "slow down the homosexual agenda" if he were elected president and told Fox News' Bill O'Reilly in 2008 that "there is a gay and secular fascism in this country that wants to impose its will on the rest of us is prepared to use violence, to use harassment."
Moreover, the Southern Poverty Law Center notes, "[g]ays aren't the AFA's only enemies." "In late 2009, Fischer suggested that all Muslims should be banned from joining the U.S. military" and has repeatedly called "for a ban on immigration by Muslims and for local communities to ban the construction of mosques." But according to Gingrich, this kind of sentiment should not reflect poorly on "a Christian based membership group."


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The CrossFit model is based partially on this theoretical pyramid with nutrition as the foundation and sport as the apex. With that in mind we will focus our efforts on creating a gym of super athletes by setting out goals that support each layer of the pyramid.
Nutrition. Most people resolve to eat better and lose weight. Our goal for the gym is to get as many people to eat a diet of whole, nutrient dense foods that promotes health and performance and minimizes inflammation and metabolic derangement. We will meet this goal by having at least three paleo challenges this year with at least fifty people in each challenge. Of course, we don't view nutrition as a "challenge" but as an everyday reality that can be improved upon day to day with each eating choice that you make. So all year long we will support each other in trying to make smart choices about what we stick in our faces.
Metabolic Conditioning. Metabolic conditioning is largely dependent on your nutrition and your strength. However, workouts will try, as they always have, to hit the various energetic pathways with some regularity. Short, medium and long duration efforts will all show up in workouts and we will use more time limits and scaling options to make sure people are working at the proper intensity. A good indicator of whether we hit this goal is to have both our Fran and our 5k times decrease.
Gymnastics. A standing goal of this gym is Virtuosity. As such we want everyone to be great at bodyweight exercises. All of you will be doing pull-ups, dips, muscle-ups, handstand push-ups and free-standing handstands this year. Sure some of you will still be scaling with bands and such, but wherever you are now is not where you will be by the end of 2011. Get comfortable with uncomfortable. We are going to raise the bar on learning and training gymnastic movements. We might as well call 2011 "the year of the muscle-up."
Weightlifting. Remember what Mark Rippetoe told us, "stronger people are harder to kill than weak people, and more useful in general." We are going to increase our numbers on the basic lifts. If you're not getting stronger, you're getting weaker. There will be more emphasis on lifting heavy things and making everyone stronger and more useful. We should see all our numbers go up in the squat, deadlift, bench, press, clean and snatch.
Sport. Despite the CrossFit mantra of "we specialize in not specializing" we encourage those of you that like to compete to get out there and win some trophies for our trophy case. We are going to be putting together teams to compete in CrossFit events,powerlifting, Olympic weightlifting, rowing, marathons, triathlons, mudruns and whatever else comes down the pipeline.
We always have to ask ourselves why are we doing this? What gives us joy? As we endeavor to maximize our joy we also learn to embrace the suck that comes with it (paradoxical as that may seem.) Feel free to make your own goals and resolutions and post them to the comments, but whether you do or not, we've got you covered.


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At some point the vacation has gone from a chance to relax, unwind and recharge your batteries to trying to pack something into every second of everyday to make the most out of your so called vacation. If you are looking to get back that real vacation and want to get back to that relaxed and carefree vacation, a leisurely stay at Hofsas House in Carmel-by-the-Sea is for you. They have created the perfect atmosphere that will let you enjoy your vacation, whatever you want it to be.
Owned and operated by the Theis Family, Hofsas House is within walking distance of everything Carmel has to offer, including a stunning beach, fine restaurants and shops, and wine tasting. The Hofsas House has created a wide assortment of vacation options that allow you to create an experience that is perfect for a family, couples, friends or anything and anyone in between including your dog if you just can't stand to leave your pooch behind.
The European setting is just minutes from Monterey, Pebble Beach, Big Sur and Pacific Grove . You can choose to park your car and leave if for the duration or hop in and find yourself at any number of great tourist attractions. What sets Hofas House apart from what you will find on a normal vacation is that is anything but your typical vacation spot. Just walking into the reception area you immediately feel as if you are walking into a friends house as opposed to a hotel. Just a cozy and warm setting, you are greeted like someone who the Hofsas House has not seen in years but is happy to have you back whether you have ever been there before or not.
What you will love about the Hofsas House as well is that they have 38 one-of-a-kind rooms boast European comfort and lovely views, not to mention amenities like fireplaces, private balconies, wet bars, kitchens and patios. Large suites provide the perfect stay for newlyweds and everyone else seeking an extra special getaway. Dutch doors in every room allow guests to welcome in the ocean air, and free WiFi enables them to stay connected to the outside world, but you are likely to forget all about that computer after one day in Carmel-by-the-Sea.
Carmel-by-the-Sea you will quickly learn by taking a leisurely stroll downtown, is extremely dog-friendly. Just how dog-friendly, well Carmel-by-the-Sea was named the number one place to visit with your dog by DogFriendly.com in 2011. It is not just a great place to take your dog, but it is also fun just to gaze at all the dolled up dogs in cute outfits and looking like they are about to enter a doggie pageant. Hofsas House realizes that Carmel-by-the-Sea is a town that loves dogs so they have created dog friendly rooms. Hofsas House has one of the most pet friendly hotels around as all pets receive their own gifts including a Frisbee and special treat to start their vacation and your pooch will have their own in-room bed. There is no dog around who won't love spending a day on beautiful Carmel Beach, running, splashing, playing catch, you will be worn out before they will. Not every room is pet friendly, so just make sure you let Hofsas House know you are bringing a companion.
The dog friendly package is just one of the special packages that Hofsas House offers its guests. If you want to get your vacation started with a relaxing day at the Hofsas House with your dutch door open and the ocean breeze filling your room, you might want to try the wine and cheese package. What better way to get acclimated to Carmel-by-the-Sea than getting to your room and finding a bottle of Ventana Wine and gourmet cheese from the Cheese Shop, which is perfectly paired with your wine. If you are looking for a little more family friendly package, try the beach fire and s'mores package. Who does not love s'mores and the beach is no better place to enjoy them as the Hofsas House provides you with a wood bundle with starter and matches for fire, beach blanket, smores supplies and a safety flashlight. Hofsas House is also the perfect spot for families or your family reunion. Huge rooms, plenty of things to do for groups, Hofsas House will make sure your family has a memorable stay.
If you want to experience all of the wine options that Carmel-by-the-Sea has to offer, the Carmel Wine Walk by-the-Sea™ is a great opportunity to sample a wide assortment of wineries. You can visit seven tasting rooms all within a short walking distance of Hofsas House. Another great option to discover the wine within Carmel-by-the-Sea is to talk to the concierge at Hofsas House and get the insight to best wine stops in town, the information by itself is priceless and will make your trip that much better.
When seeking out a restaurant to try you can never go wrong with one that is a favorite of the locals and that is exactly what Mundaka is. While Carmel-by-the-Sea offers a wide assortment of great local restaurants, the tapas style Mundaka sticks out for the unique and in-season dishes. You never know what you will find at Mundaka from week-to-week as the chef himself never knows, as he seeks out the freshest and most local flavors and ingredients to create a new menu every week. You might find fresh Monterey crab, wild arugula or lamb burgers, you just never know what is in store for you, but what you will find are unique combinations and fresh flavors.
Carmel-by-the-Sea is also a perfect vacation destination due to its proximity to so many other wonderful spots that make for a daytime visit. Taking a short drive over to Pacific Grove and Cannery Row is a must while you are in town. Right on the edge of the ocean is the world famous Monterey Bay Aquarium. You can get an up close look at penguins, sea otters, sharks, turtles as well as being able to get some great shots of whales from the deck of the Aquarium and you will find that some of the most interesting and unique creatures are the smallest. You are not going to find many places that have the amazing sea dragons or visit the "Jellies Experience," but these creatures will keep you busy and intrigued all day long. You will also find plenty of tours, you can even plan a sleepover or do some scuba diving.
If you have done the bright lights of the big cities like San Francisco, Los Angeles and Las Vegas and you are looking for something other than your typical tourist city vacation spot, Carmel-by-the-Sea should be the destination for your next adventure. While most vacations will leave you with memories, Carmel-by-the-Sea and Hofsas House will leave you with plenty of those memories but it will also be remembered as that vacation that leaves you with a feeling that you have found your home away from home.
For more information on Carmel-by-the-Sea, visit: www.CarmelCalifornia.com
For more information on Hofsas House, visit: www.HofsasHouse.com
For more information on the Monterey Bay Aquarium, visit: www.montereybayaquarium.org
For more information on Mundaka, visit: www.mundakcarmel.com


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The other day, several of our colleagues asked what we thought of the new "Conan" remake starring "Game of Thrones" star Jason Momoa.
"It's super bloody, crazy violent, and really stupid," we replied.
"So—it's awesome!" these normally level-headed family men enthused.
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Depends who you're talking to.
If you're of the chest-bumping, testosterone-pumping, "Let's wail on our pecs, kill our quads and pound a Muscle Milk" ilk, a gamer fanboy who only need a plot as complex as what you might find in Mortal Kombat or one of the many fans Momoa amassed as Khal Drogo, and you can just be happy to see him once again wielding a sword in leather and fur short shorts, than, yeah, "Conan" is kind of awesome.
But, if you have any interest in coherent storytelling, find numbing violence distasteful or value good acting, you might want to skip the latest offering from this years' onslaught of 3D remakes.
Twenty nine years since Ah-nold lumbered his way to stardom in as the Cimmerian warrior out to avenge the murder of his father and the slaughter of his village, Marcus Nispel ("Texas Chainsaw Massace," "Friday the 13th") has directed a reboot so gleefully mindless, you almost don't know if you should cheer the stupidity or warm up the tar and feathers.
Beginning with a laughably overstated voiceover by Morgan Freeman, we watch as Ron Perlman ("Sons of Anarchy," "Hellboy") takes a timeout from the battle raging all around him so he can perform a quickie caesarian, rip his son from his wife's dying body and raise him up like Rafiki with Simba as Freeman bellows, he was "born on the battlefield," but things only get bloodier and more ridiculous from there. Feeling at times like a telenovella with blood lust and a hefty CGI budget ("Days of Our Tribe"), there's no point in any plot explanation beyond Conan's catchphrase: "I live, I love I slay, I am content."
There's wooden dialogue, especially when delivered by the lovely but useless Rachel Nichols as Conan's love interest, one completely superfluous but delightfully gratuitous love scene (we literally applauded Momoa's "NYPD Blue" moment), loads of gore, aaaand…roll credits, cue potential for a sequel.
Despite some solid action set pieces—most notably a battle between Conan and a posse of sand ninjas created by an evil sorceress (Rose McGowan doing the best with what she's given)—beyond the camp potential that may come with time, this "Conan" is barbaric in all the wrong ways.


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They say a superhero movie is only as good as its villain, and it's hard to top a demonic German meglomaniac for whom the Nazis are too soft and cuddly.
In "Captain America: The First Avenger," we not only meet All-American do-gooder and eventual Avenger Steve Rogers (Chris Evans), but also his nemesis, The Red Skull. Played by Hugo Weaving ("The Lord of the Rings," "The Matrix"), a man who wields his eyebrows like others wield swords, the Skull is the head of Hydra, a Nazi off-shoot sect that finds Hitler's tactics a little too quaint for their purposes. He also possesses the most bone-chilling villain accent possible - mostly because, according to Weaving, he based the Skull's accent on that of infamous film director Werner Herzog, which makes anything at least 75% more unsettling.
In this exclusive behind-the-scenes look from the upcoming DVD and Blu-ray's bonus features, we get a glimpse at the design work behind the Red Skull's red skull, and how it developed from the comic pages to Weaving's head.
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Cat On Form started in December 2001. They played our first gig after playing together for 6 hours. They had three songs so we played them. They recorded in their bedrooms using an analogue 8track for a split 7" single out through Kino-Eye. They have all been in bands before : The Oedipus, Desalvo and Extra Man...at first they came together to be a band, but since then have become close friends; They base the band around them as a group and not 4 separate people.
"We are intensely dissatisfied with the current situation of everything and our music comes straight from our frustration really, a lot of it is quite political but not in an abstract way, in a human way. There is no difference between the personal and the political anyways."
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This past spring I was getting dinner with some friends in northern Massachusetts when I laid my eyes on an early-2000s Alfa Romeo Spider in a parking lot. For our friends in Europe this probably isn't a big deal, but for an American HOLY CRAP SOMEONE HAS A NEWISH ALFA IN THE US. My brain melted.
I saw the owner hopping in the driver seat, so after picking my jaw up off the ground I ran and
accosted approached him. I asked how the hell he had this here and he told me that he was able to register the car with diplomat plates. He then sped of into the sunset, 3.0 V6 sounding like a Puccini aria.
Gratuitous Italian car review hyperbole aside, it was about as rare a car as I've ever seen in the US, just like the Jaguar XF Sportbrake Jalopnik has the privilege of testing. Like the Alfa Romeo, they're probably a dime a dozen in Europe, but this is the only one in America. A genuine unicorn.
And now, I'd like to turn it over to you. Show us the rarest car you've ever seen on the road. It could be something like the Alfa or the Jag, or it could be a car that's rare anywhere like a Ferrari 275 GTB/4 NART Spyder or a Saab 9-4X.


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ROSEVILLE, Mich. – The search for Jimmy Hoffa in the first few days was the work of nearly 100 FBI agents.
They combed the streets of Metro Detroit looking for clues in the union leader's disappearance.
The Teamsters Union president was last seen in July 1975 at the Machus Red Fox restaurant on Telegraph Road in Bloomfield Hills. He was there to meet two suspected mob figures. They never showed.
After thousands of man hours and chasing thousands of leads, sources in the FBI say they have credible information on Hoffa's disappearance. They say the story from a man who says Hoffa could be buried near a Roseville home is just not adding up. The man says Hoffa was buried on the corner of Florida Street and Kelly Road. Roseville police plan to dig there on Friday.
Retired FBI agent Jon Anthony worked the case for decades with the bureau in Detroit.
"I would say it has no credibility at all," Anthony said. "It doesn't match up with anything we already know. I'd say it's just another story. Someone is trying to get publicity or is looking after a reward. Something like that."
This would not be the first wild goose chase in the search for Hoffa.
-- Machus Red Fox restaurant was on Telegraph Road south of Maple Road in Bloomfield Hills. Another restaurant is now at the address.
In 2003, the nation watched as the FBI dug near at a home in Bay County. Nothing was found.
In May 2006, the media circus went to Milford after a report. A barn was brought down and dirt was moved. Nothing was found but cigarette butts.
The most recent local search was in Detroit. There was a tip that Hoffa was buried at a home in the city. Police found blood on the floor board but nothing underneath.
On Friday, law enforcement and forensic anthropolgists from Michigan State University will start digging at the home in Roseville. While no one associated with the case thinks there is much of a chance for finding a body, few will be able to resist the effort to solve one of the country's greatest mysteries.
-- Roseville police received a tip that Jimmy Hoffa's body could be underneath a cement slab at this Roseville home.


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Fink v. Time Warner Cable, 2011 WL 3962607 (S.D.N.Y. September 7, 2011)
Plaintiffs sued Time Warner (the provider of Road Runner High Speed Online internet access), alleging, among other things, that Time Warner's alleged "throttling" of plaintiffs' internet communications violated the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, 18 USC 1030 ("CFAA"). Specifically, plaintiffs alleged that without their authorization, Time Warner sent forged reset packets which frustrated plaintiffs' peer-to-peer communications (e.g., BitTorrent and other P2P mechanisms) as well as their use of Skype.
Time Warner moved to dismiss the CFAA claims. The court granted the motion as to claims that required plaintiffs to plead "loss" as defined by the statute. As for those claims that required only allegations of "access" and "damage," the court denied the motion to dismiss and let the case move forward.
Plaintiffs brought three claims under the CFAA, one under each of subparts (A), (B) and (C) of 18 USC 1030(a)(5). This part of the statute provides liability for anyone who:
(A) knowingly causes the transmission of a program, information, code, or command, and as a result of such conduct, intentionally causes damage without authorization, to a protected computer;
(B) intentionally accesses a protected computer without authorization, and as a result of such conduct, recklessly causes damage; or
(C) intentionally accesses a protected computer without authorization, and as a result of such conduct, causes damage and loss.
No CFAA loss
The CFAA defines "loss" as "any reasonable cost to any victim, including the
cost of responding to an offense, conducting a damage assessment, and restoring the data, program, system, or information to its condition prior to the offense, and any revenue lost, cost incurred, or other consequential damages incurred because of interruption of service."
In this case, plaintiffs alleged that the loss they suffered arose from their payments for high-speed internet services allegedly not received, costs to prevent Time Warner's throttling practice and the costs of obtaining information elsewhere when they were unable to use their computers for file transfers and VoIP communications. Plaintiffs also pled losses relating to time and effort in assessing "damage" to each computer for which transmissions were interrupted.
The court found these alleged losses to be outside the scope of those contemplated by the CFAA. Plaintiffs did not allege that they needed to restore data,a program, a system, or information to its condition prior to Time Warner's conduct. The court held that Plaintiffs had failed to adequately plead this element of a CFAA claim. So it dismissed the claim plaintiffs had brought under 18 USC 1030(a)(5)(C).
"Damage" and "access" adequately pled
Plaintiffs' failure to adequately plead loss was not the end of the case. Since subparts (A) and (B) of 18 USC 1030(a)(5) do not require one to plead "loss," but do require pleading "damage" and "access," the court turned its attention to see if those elements were adequately pled. It found that they were.
The CFAA defines "damage" as "any impairment to the integrity or availability of data, a system, or information." Plaintiffs alleged that Time Warner impaired their ability to obtain data and utilize their computer systems by knowingly transmitting "reset packets to [their] computers with the intention of impeding or preventing [their] peer-to-peer transmissions" and that damage was caused because the reset packets "compromis[ed] the internal software of [their]computers and impair[ed] their ability to receive and transmit data." The plaintiffs also alleged that the throttling process prevented data exchange and inhibited certain use of their computers. In addition, plaintiffs identified the specific types of information that had its availability "impeded" and identified a particular program, Skype, that was rendered unusable by the alleged throttling.
As for "access," the court looked to the plain meaning, dictionary definition of the word for guidance (since the term is not defined in the CFAA). Plaintiffs had alleged that Time Warner accessed their computers in violation of the statute by knowingly transmitting reset packets to plaintiff's computers and otherwise accessed their computers to impede data receipt and transmission." Giving the term "access" a broad meaning, the court found these allegations to satisfy the CFAA requirement.


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World UFO sightings November 2012 [Updated regularly] part 2 of 2
Posted by dandare on November 17, 2012
Many of the sightings reported are sensationalized, with usually a lot of information missing.
Please keep this in mind as you view these postings from the local and national press.
I'm afraid many also fail to follow-up on their initial leads, and many reports just remain forgotten.
Some incidents could be UFO balloons (please see: https://dandare.wordpress.com/2007/05/19/ufo-balloons-what-are-they/ for more details, from a previous article).
There are also many other IFOs ( Identified Flying Objects they could be as well).
However, as i have said before, i am not sure what value they are to any UFO research.
Also for real-time UFO map from MUFON see here
Please be patient whilst i catch up on information/links/articles…. thank you.
Readers correct to exercise caution with early UFO reporting ( examiner.com )
" Reporting on incoming UFO cases allows early news on selected reports to reach a wider audience, but does leave a wide door open that does not include expert analysis on identifiable objects that are man made or produced by Mother Nature. The few incidents of hoaxing is also a possibility.
This story opens at 2:30 p.m. on November 8, 2012, near Rachel by the "black mailbox spot at Area 51" – a slice of UFO coverage that may have already been over-reported during the past few decades with an endless supply of documentaries and network television summaries " [extract from article].
North West News: Drivers report strange lights over 1-205 in Vancouver ( oregonlive.com)
" (I was looking from) the 63rd Street overpass over the 205 and I saw off toward the south three red-orange lights that were drifting easterly slowly that then seemingly vanished. As I continued to watch, I observed four more red-orange lights rising up from a single point on the horizon, separated by about 45 seconds each " [extract from article].
No light in the tunnel ( De Void )
" Either way, this is a rare convergence of science and journalism, one so desperately missing from America's unending conundrum with The Great Taboo. Between now and the long wait before the next time, we'll continue to choke down the sort of "X-Files" swill ladled out by the likes of Fox 4 in Naples " [extract from article].
We're not mad, you are! Happy Mondays' Shaun Ryder criticised by UFO researcher for alien hunt TV show (Mancunian Matters).
" John Wickham of the British UFO Research Association (BUFORA) said the program would not look at the serious side of the subject.
He said the media were narrow-minded as they portrayed all UFO spotters mad and accused the government covering up a lot of things.
He added: "They [the media] portray people interested in the subject as mad. The media are only interested in entertainment value when they don't have much else to report on " " [extract from article].
UFO expert lands on our TV screens tomorrow night (hastingsobserver.co.uk)
" Malcolm Robinson, who lives in the Old Town, Hastings has taken part in a documentary about the Livingston UFO "attack" which took place in 1979.
He will explain the bizarre case of local forester Robert Taylor who reported encountering an extraterrestrial spacecraft in woodland.
Mr Taylor, who died in 2007, reported a UFO hovering above a small clearing in the wood and two small mine-like objects dropped from beneath the craft which proceeded to roll across the grass and attack him " [extract from article].
UFO infrared sighting: Melbourne man films strange flying objects not visible to naked eye ( International Business Times)
" A man from Melbourne has recently uploaded a video clip of his UFO sighting using an infrared camera. The film reveals an eerie show of lights not visible to the naked eye " [extract from article].
The video from the above article can be seen on you tube + below
UFO reports to Scottish Police released under Freedom of Information Act (examiner.com)
" On Nov. 20, 2012, Scottish Television (STV) Glasgow reported how Strathclyde Police records released under the United Kingdom Freedom of Information Act include "144 official records of people calling about supernatural sightings," including UFOs and ETs " [extract from article].
SMERF investigates UFO close encounters (ABC gold coast)
" Extraterrestrials and unidentified flying objects are the day to day business of SMERF, the Springbrook Mountain Extraterrestrial Response Force.
Andre Clayden, a 'serious' astronomer and self-described middle man between ufologists and alien spotters, takes calls through the night about strange events in the sky; objects that change colour and direction, make sounds and generally confound and excite their audience " [extract from article].
Although not a UFO sighting i thought it would be of interest :
What earth shaking evidence did the Mars Rover Curiosity discover? (popsci.com)
" Did the Mars rover Curiosity sniff signs of life last week? It's not clear yet, but scientists have definitely seen something interesting. Everyone is keeping mum, but potential findings by the Sample Analysis at Mars instrument, one of Curiosity's prime life-hunting instruments, have Mars-watchers on the edges of their seats " [extract from article]. Other references can be found at Time , and space.com (among many others). The reading smight not be available for a while though.
Photographer spotted groups of UFO Drifting over Arizona ( International Business times)
" The photographer explained that he was at Gila Bend, Arizona conducting a sunset photo shoot. "I was concentrating on shooting the sunset. Suddenly, my eye caught a strange object flying over the hills. I turned my Nikon d7000 camera to capture the object. The camera uses a 105mm lens on a tripod and I managed to shoot five pictures," he shared " [extract from article].
UFO spotted off Highway 44 near-by-pass (aliceTX.com)
" About half a dozen people reported to police they saw an aircraft believed to be a UFO.
The reports were called in separately. The individuals described the UFO as being about 100-feet long in width and appeared round " [extract from short article].
Interactive map: UFO sightings and alien encounters in Grimsby and northern Lincolnshire (thisisgrimsby.co.uk)
" Have you ever seen something unusual in the skies over northern Lincolnshire? Over the years, dozens of people have contacted the Grimsby Telegraph to report strange sightings and close encounters.
Could they be military aircraft, rare meteorological phenomena or are they craft from other worlds? " [extract from article].
UFO sightings warm up the coast (Goldcoast.com)
" Among the most prominent close encounters of the first kind was of a "solid white light" spotted by a pilot driving through Broadbeach Waters at 4.10am on August 31 .
This sighting matched similar reports from Robina, Lower Beechmont and Broadbeach during the same period " [extract from article].
Russian Press reports UFO debris found in Siberian forest (Glossynews.com)
" The 6-foot wide metal cylinder partially made of titanium steel was found near Otradnensky, a village two thousand miles from Moscow. Locals have labeled it as space junk, a UFO fragment, or the fuel tank of an American ballistic missile " [extract from article].
UFOs to the ratings rescue? (De Void)
" Great instincts, but let's be clear. No, you didn't talk to all the experts. Please interview more than one. Also: Those platoons of amateur videographers you showed standing watch at Federal Heights, the prescribed vista for shooting UFOs — have they caught anything? Did you look at their footage? And sorry, you DO know what else to do, you even mentioned it on the show: conduct some triangulating camera work " [extract from article].
Massive UFO in cloud near Cape Canaveral? ( News.gather.com)
" To be totally truthful, you can't tell whether this is a spaceship, or just a bunch of clouds which look like one. It's a big universe out there, with many mysteries beyond the scope of human comprehension. Regardless, this encounter still raises some interesting questions, because it happened on Florida's "Space Coast," on the Atlantic Ocean. It's certainly an alarming sight, whatever it may be " [extract from article].
UFO sightings Reported over the Weekend: The truth is still out there [videos] (International Business times AU )
" UFO sightings are reported quite frequently in any given week, but confirmations are scarce. But if it does no harm to anyone, why kill the curiosity? The truth is (still) out there, as fans of X-Files would say. What readers can do is simply take each UFO report, video, and blog entry with a grain of salt " [extract from article].
British UFO map charts legendary Stealth visitors (examiner.com)
" Highlights from this intriguing historical record include a Royal Air Force sighting (both visual and on radar), a bright light with a triangular-shaped wing that defied explanation by local police and air traffic controllers as well as cigar-shaped objects seen by a Telegraph reporter " [extract from article].
TR-3B Tactical Reconnaissance Nuclear Powered aerospace platform (thesop.org) not a sighting, but an interesting article all the same, worthy of inclusion in this blog post.
" If you really knew how much behind the scenes research that goes on that we never hear about, it would amaze you. I am ex-military and have been around many Top Secret pieces of technology I cannot discuss. At one point, I held Top Secret Clearance when I was in the Army as a result of my duties. I now realize that I haven`t seen but the tip of the iceberg when it comes to our government`s new technological advances, military weaponry and their capabilities " [extract from article].
How US government spun the UFO tale (JSonline.com)
" Thieme joined "The UFO History Group" consortium of researchers/writers, including Michael Swords and Robert Powell, who spent four years delving into the response the U.S. government and other world agencies have given the UFO phenomenon. The group used government documents and other archival sources to explore what military and intelligence insiders think about UFOs and their possible threat to world security.
The book includes Wisconsin UFO sightings – a 1951 report from St. Croix and Marinette in 1956.
"UFOs and Government" readers might find the book unsettling for what it reveals about how governments operate and about the UFO phenomenon itself " [extract from article].
Mystery lights in the sky spark UFO claims + Video (NZ Herald News)
" On Monday or Tuesday night on October 29 or 30, at least four people at the Challenge petrol station on Malfroy Rd witnessed five glowing orbs move slowly across the road toward Sunset Rd for about 30 seconds before they disappeared behind trees.
A Challenge petrol station employee, who only wanted to be known as Michelle, said she and at least three others watched the orbs, which appeared about 8pm just before dark " [extract from article].
Washington added to states reporting ' three red light' UFOs ( examiner.com)
" Three red lights moving over Washington State generated reports from towns about seven miles apart during the evening hours of November 27, 2012, making this west coast state one of several reporting the same odd light pattern, according to testimony from the Mutual UFO Network (MUFON) witness reporting database " [extract from article].
Have you ever spotted a UFO over Lincolnshire? (This is Grimsby)
" Now you can be a part of documenting sightings in our area – by clicking on our interactive map on to find out more and posting your own stories. You can also view video footage of alleged spaceship sightings.
The possibility of the existence of aliens has fascinated the human race for centuries, and our area is no stranger to bizarre happenings above our heads " [extract from article].
UFO in Iranawila? (Daily news LK )
" Our correspondent said the UFO was visible in the Iranawila sky for nearly two hours.
Residents aimed their torches towards it but the UFO had come close forcing the people to switch off their torches, the correspondent said.
Residents said they had seen similar flying objects earlier.
They said these sightings are common between 2am and 4am daily " [extract from short article].
Chinese UFO linked to rocket (cosmic log on NBCNEWS)
" Chinese skywatchers marveled this month over mysterious rings of light in the night sky, and now sharp-eyed skywatchers are saying those UFO sightings were sparked by a European Ariane 5 rocket that launched two telecommunication satellites from French Guiana " [extract from article].
Related articles
- World UFO sightings November 2012 [updated regularly] (dandare.wordpress.com)
- Readers correct to exercise caution with early UFO reporting (examiner.com)
- IFO's …..What are they? (dandare.wordpress.com)
- California witness says object lights moved in sequential pattern (examiner.com)
- Denver 'UFO' Likely Has Earthly Explanation (news.discovery.com)
- UFO enthusiasts admit the truth may not be out there after all (telegraph.co.uk)
- UFO Tourism (ufoaholic.wordpress.com)
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November 17, 2012 at 4:27 am
[…] Many of the sightings reported are sensationalized, with usually alot of information missing. Please keep this in mind as you view these postings from the local and national press. I'm afraid many also fail to follow up on their initial leads, and many reports just remain forgotten. Some incidents could be UFO balloons (please see: https://dandare.wordpress.com/2007/05/19/ufo-balloons-what-are-they/ for more […] UFO updates […]


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Corn, beans, and wheat closed higher on Wednesday while trading on light volume. The rally was attributed to ethanol production, seasonal trends, and futures liquidation prior to the holidays and the end of the quarter/year. March corn was 3 ¼ cents higher at $4.39 ¼, Jan beans 5 ¾ cents higher at $13.44, and March wheat 2 cents higher at $6.40 ¾.
The weekly EIA ethanol data was released this morning and production was up 31,000 from last week while stocks were up 0.3 million barrels. This is the 3rd highest production week on record and has prompted many to view this as bullish for corn. It's true that ethanol profitability is extremely high for Iowa prices. Discretionary blending should be a decently large percent of total production especially after the EPA's proposal for a reduction of the mandate. All demand factors point towards a strong year for ethanol production which should be friendly for corn right?
Unfortunately we are not looking at the favorable ethanol numbers as bullish for a couple of reasons. Ultimately there is only so much ethanol we can use in this country due to the blending wall and the poor infrastructure of e85. We put the blending wall somewhere between 13.0 and 13.4 billion gallons depending on 2014 gasoline demand. Many estimates are calling for a decline in total fuel usage in 2014. Assuming we max out our demand at 13.4 billon in ethanol and convert bushels to gallons at a ratio of 2.82 – 1, total corn used would be 4.751 billion bushels, well below the 4.950 the USDA is currently projecting. So the remaining demand to bring us up to USDA estimates would have to come from exports and/or a rebuild of ethanol stocks back to early 2012 levels. The point is even if we gave the very best outcome possible for ethanol usage driving corn demand, we can only see potentially another 150 million more bushels used than what the USDA is currently projecting. This of course is not mentioning the fact that the USDA has been using an outdated conversion factor for production which we believe accounts for many of the 100-200 million bushel swings in demand that always get attributed to demand drops in the "feed and residual" category, never ethanol. An extra 150 million bushels of demand still leaves final corn carryout well above 1.5 billion still, but we still think it will be closer to 2 billion when the dust settles. This opinion is derived from the strong production and poor livestock feed demand after three years of high feed costs. We maintain that corn will have a hard time sustaining rallies from here until the next weather event.
The WASDE report wasn't very significant for market direction. The January reports should be a much bigger price driver.
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