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Everyone seems to be talking about how the iPhone and iPad don't support Flash but I haven't seen much discussion on what to actually do about it if you have a Flash site. Flash might not be coming to the iPhone anytime soon but there are actually simple things you can do to make any Flash site iPhone/iPad/iPod touch compatible, as well as work on any mobile device and be accessible to users without Flash installed. Every Flash site should attempt to make all content accessible to all users but sadly most sites don't do this.
» Download all the source code and examples here
To begin, download the above zip file which contains a full Flash site that is completely iPhone/iPad/iPod touch/mobile friendly. It also contains all code samples shown below, including all HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for a fully functional mobile site. Feel free to use the mobile site as a template for your own site.
Here are 7 tips to make your Flash site iPhone friendly and accessible to all users on all devices:
1) Use SWFObject and actually make use of the alternate content feature
The first thing you'll need to do is use SWFObject to embed your Flash site into your HTML page. Most Flash developers are already doing this but the important thing to do here is to make sure you take advantage of SWFObject's capability to display alternate content to users without Flash installed. Unfortunately a lot of Flash sites using SWFObject fail to provide anything useful as far as alternate content. Below is an example of how a lot of Flash sites look to users without Flash:
Not very helpful to users on mobile devices.
At the very least you should include some basic content from the site like contact info and relevant links in addition to having a link to download the latest version of Flash. Below is how my personal portfolio site appears to a user without the Flash plugin:
Users without Flash installed see this.
The most important thing to note above is the link to the non-Flash version of my site which I'll go over below. Open up "index.html" in the download to see how all of this is setup.
What my Flash portfolio looks like to users with Flash.
2) Develop a simplified HTML version of your site for iPhone/iPad/iPod touch/mobile users
A sample mobile site HTML template is included in the above zip file in the folders "Sycamore" > "mobile". When developing a mobile site the important thing is to keep the site simple using basic HTML and a one column layout. This is to ensure it will be completely accessible to all users and viewable on all devices including mobile devices besides iPhones. I prefer to keep everything on one page if possible since scrolling on the iPhone is more enjoyable than clicking. I also like to size my images 320 pixels wide which looks perfect on the iPhone's screen. This is how the mobile version of my site looks:
Note how the 320 pixel wide image fills the screen nicely.
It's also a good idea to create a subdomain on your web server named "m" which stands for mobile. That way your mobile site address can be "m.yourdomain.com" which seems to be the standard way of doing things these days.
Notice the "m" in my URL.
3) Use JavaScript to detect iPhones, iPads and iPod touches and automatically forward them to the mobile version of your site
Use this simple bit of code to seamlessly send iPhone, iPad and iPod touch users straight to your mobile site – it should be placed in the header of your "index.html" page:
<script type="text/javascript">
if ((navigator.userAgent.indexOf('iPhone') != -1) || (navigator.userAgent.indexOf('iPod') != -1) || (navigator.userAgent.indexOf('iPad') != -1)) {
document.location = "mobile/";
Using this code ensures the alternate content you created with SWFObject in step #1 is skipped entirely on iPhones. There is nothing more annoying for iPhone users than getting a "Please upgrade your Flash Player" message.
4) Set the viewport to be the width of the iPhone
This bit of code goes in the header of your mobile site HTML page:
<meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0; maximum-scale=1.0;" />
It sets the width of the page to be the same width as the viewport of the device viewing it. This ensures that on the iPhone the site is sized correctly and already "zoomed in" and matches the iPhone's screen size perfectly.
5) Make the iPhone stop from resizing text on rotation
If the iPhone is rotated, by default Safari will increase the text size on the page. This is handy if the text size is too small to begin with but if you are using a large enough font size this isn't necessary. In fact, it can increase the size so much that it really messes up your layout and looks bad. I find 14px to be a good, legible font size for the iPhone's screen. It's plenty big enough to read on either orientation of the iPhone so I prefer to turn that feature off by using the CSS code below:
html, body, p, div, h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
margin: 0;
padding: 0;
-webkit-text-size-adjust: none;
6) Create an iPhone home screen icon
In the download you'll notice there is an image in the "mobile" folder called "iphone_icon_57x57.png". This is basically a fav icon that the iPhone uses. If a user adds a link to your site from their home screen this is the icon that shows up. To change this image you'll want to create a PNG sized 57×57. You don't need to create any rounded corners or the shine effect – those are added automatically by the iPhone. If you don't create a custom icon, the iPhone automatically takes a small screenshot of your page and uses that for the icon.
Here is the code you'll need to insert in the header of your mobile site HTML page to make the iPhone use your custom icon:
<link rel="apple-touch-icon" href="iphone_icon_57x57.png" />
7) Use Helvetica!
All iPhones and iPads already have the font Helvetica installed on them so it makes a great choice for your font family in the CSS for your mobile site.
body {
font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;
font-size: 14px;
color: #333333;
background-color: #f5f9ed;
No more Arial!
Once again, all code samples above are included in the download. I hope you find these tips useful – if so it would be nice if you could share this on Twitter, Digg, etc. If you know of any other tips for making Flash sites accessible on iPhones and other mobile devices please leave them in the comments below. Thanks!
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It's been more than four years since Sarasota hedge fund manager Art Nadel disappeared after his Ponzi scheme collapsed, more than two years since he was sentenced for crimes related to the scheme, and more than a year since he died in prison.
But many of the local charitable groups that received money from Nadel are still trying to recover from unwittingly taking the tainted contributions.
Forced to repay much of the money by a court receiver working to recover as much as possible for the victims of Nadel's scheme, groups such as Jewish Family & Children's Service of Sarasota-Manatee have had to trim services to the needy to comply.
JFCS is paying back $140,000 of the $227,000 it received from Nadel over three years. Another organization, Girls Inc., is paying back $100,000 of the $360,000 it received from Nadel from 2004 to 2008 over the next four years.
In the future, such "clawbacks" of charitable donations will be barred, under the terms of a new law that takes effect Monday.
A bill passed by the Legislature in the spring and recently signed by Gov. Rick Scott gives charities new protection to prevent creditors from recouping donations the groups couldn't have known were from illegal sources.
State Sen. Nancy Detert, R-Venice, said she pursued the legislation because of the fallout area charities experienced thanks to the association with Nadel.
JFCS initially welcomed the money it got from Nadel, who was deeply involved in giving to area charities. The group thought the money would boost its aid to struggling families.
JFCS had no idea the money stemmed from fraud.
"If we had known, we never would have taken it," said Rose Chapman, chief executive and president of JFCS.
For the next three years, money that would be going to help families on the cusp of homelessness and other services will be going to creditors and lawyers involved in the Nadel case.
In all, at least $1.2 million that Nadel gave out to charities in the region, from the Diocese of Venice to the Sarasota Opera, is subject to "clawback" proceedings.
Nadel died in a North Carolina prison in April 2012 after being sentenced to 14 years following the collapse of six hedge funds he ran in Sarasota in 2009.
The meltdown resulted in $168 million in losses for his investors.
In its annual report, Girls Inc. reported it reached a settlement to return $100,000 that would otherwise be serving the nonprofit's mission of providing educational programs for thousands of girls, particularly in high-risk, underserved areas.
The Sarasota Opera is paying back about $514,000 over three years as part of its settlement deal. That's second only to the $521,000 the Diocese of Venice is returning.
"That is a big chunk of money," said Richard Russell, executive director of Sarasota Opera. "It wasn't something we could easily absorb."
Russell said the region's economic slowdown and the clawbacks made for a double whammy for nonprofits.
Billy Atwell, director of communications for the Diocese of Venice, said the difficulty with the clawbacks is that typically, donations are immediately spent on programs for the poor.
Giving donations back diverts money from the needy.
"Where it comes from is the poor," Atwell said. "That is who we serve."
State Rep. Doug Holder, R-Osprey, who sponsored the bill in the House, said that while the changes in the law won't help those groups grappling with the Nadel clawbacks, it will have an impact in the future.
"We needed to put something in state law to make sure this doesn't happen again," Holder said.
Holder said Florida's law will now mirror what happens in more than 40 other states. Florida was one of the few that did not have protections for charitible donations collected in good faith.
Detert, who sought but failed to get the legislation passed last year, said there are protections in the bill to make sure scammers cannot create fake charities to unload their money and protect it from clawbacks.
If a donor is a board member or had some role in creating the charity, the donations would still be subject to clawbacks, she said.
Jeremy Wallace can be reached at 361-4966 or jeremy.wallace @heraldtribune.com.
Charities feel pinch of Nadel 'clawback'
It's been more than four years since Sarasota hedge fund manager Art Nadel disappeared after his Ponzi scheme collapsed, more than two years since he was sentenced for crimes related to the scheme, and more than a year since he died in prison.


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ALBANY, N.Y. -- The Empire State's highest court agreed on Thursday to hear New York City's appeal of a ruling that blocked Mayor Michael Bloomberg's effort to stop many eateries from selling large, sugary drinks, reported the Associated Press.
The Court of Appeals granted a request by city officials to challenge a mid-level court decision that struck down the measure in August.
Arguments and a decision by the top court are expected next year, said the report.
The lower court said the city Board of Health exceeded its authority by putting a 16-ounce size limit on high-calorie soft drinks. The cap would have applied to restaurants, stadiums and many other places, but not convenience stores without foodservice.
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The American Beverage Association said it's confident the lower court decisions will be upheld.
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October 31, 2013
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What time is it? It's time to party with Morris Day & the Time at the Brotherhood Crusade's annual gala on Nov. 1 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.
Funk icons Morris Day & the Time will headline the celebration marking the 45th anniversary of the Brotherhood Crusade, the oldest philanthropic and social services agency in South Los Angeles. The man who put the "C" in "cool" will bring the funk and fun with oldies like, "What Time is it?" and "Cool."
"Our galas are always fun," said Charisse Bremond Weaver, president/CEO of the Brotherhood Crusade. "The issues we tackle are serious, but that doesn't mean we can't have a good time."
The Brotherhood Crusade's annual gala is not to be missed. Each year the fundraiser attracts nearly a thousand celebrants: celebrities, elected officials, community leaders, and other supporters. Guests will learn about the many ways the organization helps improve the lives of residents in South Los Angeles.
The theme of the evening is "The Gift of Leadership." The Brotherhood Crusade will present the Bremond Bakewell award to Los Angeles County Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas for his decades of innovative leadership in Los Angeles.
"The Brotherhood Crusade's role in bettering our community and improving lives is well-documented, and to be honored by such an organization leaves me with a sense of deep satisfaction," said Ridley-Thomas.
The Brotherhood Crusade provides financial support to more than 100 charitable organizations in Southern California. It serves more than 100,000 residents annually through direct services and special projects, including programs to assist the homeless, employment readiness services, health screenings, and youth development programs.
Such work has earned the Brotherhood Crusade several commendations and awards. The Brotherhood Crusade is a finalist for a 2014 James Irvine Foundation Leadership Award. State Farm Insurance and Major League Baseball recently honored the Brotherhood Crusade with a Go To Bat Award in a ceremony at Dodger Field.
Community activist Walter Bremond founded the Brotherhood Crusade in 1968, in the turbulent years that followed the Watts Riots. He provided seed money by mortgaging his home for $15,000. Self-help remains a guiding principle of the organization.
"If we're not willing to provide financial support to our own people, how do we expect anyone else to provide support?" said Bremond Weaver, who is the daughter of the founder.
In 2006, Bremond Weaver took the helm of the Brotherhood Crusade, from Danny Bakewell, who built the organization and served as its leader for 35 years. Bremond Weaver expanded Brotherhood's work, especially with youth in South Los Angeles.
"At Brotherhood we know they are our brightest shining stars, and when you give young people opportunities they will succeed," she said.
Each year about 3,000 youth receive services from the Brotherhood Crusade. The organization now provides mentoring, tutoring, leadership training, job training, gardening, sports, Restorative Justice Teen Courts. For youth, being a part of Brotherhood is like belonging to a large, extended family — with resources.
"If they have needs that aren't being met, we can step in," said Bremond Weaver. "We're not their parents, but we're a community that cares about them."
Proceeds from the gala will benefit the Brotherhood Crusade's youth development programs. Chris Schauble, co-anchor of KTLA 5 Morning News, and Pat Prescott, a radio personality with 94.7 The Wave, will emcee. The Beverly Hilton Hotel is located at 9876 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, 90210.
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Focuses on the broader responsibilities of the church: co ordinates the Minster charitable giving policy; links with the Halifax Food Bank; links with the Church in Aachen Germany – the twin town of Halifax; and links with the Diocese of Mara in Tanzania; promotes the work of Christian Aid.
This group is chaired by Lee Hill:
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The Christian message of Social Justice
The Bible contains more than 300 verses about the poor, social justice, and God's deep concern for both.
Christ not only takes the side of the poor; he puts Himself in their place. In Paul's 2nd letter to the Corinthians, chapter 8 verse 9, we read a most profound statement: "For you know the generous act of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, so that by his poverty you might become rich."
John the Baptist, to whom our Minster church has been dedicated for centuries, gave this practical teaching, "Whoever has two coats must share with anyone who has none; and whoever has food must do likewise." See Luke's Gospel, chapter 3, verse 11.
In the first epistle of John, chapter 3 verse 17, John challenges us : "How does God's love abide in anyone who has the world's goods and sees a brother or sister in need and yet refuses help?"
And in one of Jesus' own parables, the parable of the sheep and the goats, quoted in Matthew's Gospel, chapter 25 verses 33-40, He says:
" . . and he will put the sheep at his right hand and the goats at the left. Then the king will say to those at his right hand, "Come, you that are blessed by my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world; for I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you gave me clothing, I was sick and you took care of me, I was in prison and you visited me." Then the righteous will answer him, "Lord, when was it that we saw you hungry and gave you food, or thirsty and gave you something to drink? And when was it that we saw you a stranger and welcomed you, or naked and gave you clothing? And when was it that we saw you sick or in prison and visited you?" And the king will answer them, "Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family, you did it to me."
Policy on Charitable Giving:
Guiding principles
Our charitable giving will
- Consider spiritual as well as material needs, delivering mission and aid
- Link with our broader work on social justice
- Link with our broader church life, such as worship
- Support the local community, Halifax or at least Calderdale
- Make a difference, focusing where our giving can have greatest impact
What is the policy?
Our charitable giving policy is:
- To financially support a smaller number (around 6) of charities directly from the general funds
- To support a mixture of international, national and local charities, with the balance towards smaller, local charities that can impact on the local community
- To support mainly Christian-based charities To develop a closer, more meaningful relationship with the charities that we financial support
- To give no less each year than current (2008/09) levels
- To increase charitable giving in coming years towards 5% income To explore other forms of giving
- To reserve a small proportion of the total to be given for a grant fund to meet need arising during the year
- To report and review each year
Since 2016, we have been supporting the following six charities:
- Cancer Research
- Water Aid Samaritans
- The Children's Society
- Halifax Street Angels
- The Diocese of Mara and Rorya, Tanzania
Cohesion with other faiths:
How is Halifax Minster involved?
- Halifax Minster (and formerly as Halifax Parish Church) has been involved with Calderdale Interfaith Council since it began in 2002
- The Rev Canon Hilary Barber is its current Vice-chair Halifax
- Minster provides office space and administrative support as well as hosting a range of meetings and conferences
Calderdale Interfaith Council's Objectives are:
- Working towards racial and religious equality in all areas of life
- Promoting the positive role of religious faith in daily living
- Influencing decision making in all areas of public life and forming links with and seeking public consultation rights with statutory and voluntary bodies
- Sharing concerns and providing mutual support
To find out more
- Contact Calderdale Interfaith Council by telephone: 01422 355436 or by email
- Learn more through the Calderdale Interfaith Council website
- A Directory of Faiths in Calderdal
Diocese of Mara, Tanzania
Where is Mara?
- The Diocese of Mara is in the north-west of Tanzania, next to the Kenyan border and the eastern side of Lake Victoria
- In 1988, the Bishop of Wakefield and Bishop of Mara signed a link covenant between the two Dioceses
- Now more than 70 parishes, colleges and schools in Mara have a lively link with parishes in the Wakefield Diocese, and the Diocese supports a number of projects such as education, building projects and drought relief
- The Mara region has now split into 3 dioceses; Mara, Tarime and Rorya
How is Halifax Minster involved?
- Halifax Minster is now twinned with the Cathedral Church of St. Peter in Kowak in the Diocese of Rorya which is on the Kenyan Border near the Mara River
- Groups from the Minster have visited Mara and Rorya Diocese in both 2015 and 2016.
- In 2015 the Minster hosted visitors from the Mara Diocese establishing a strong link between the Church in West Yorkshire and Africa.
What does being linked to the Development and Discipleship programme (DDP) mean?
- The DDP works alongside the parishes and parishioners in Mara and the Minster is supporting one of the health initiatives organised by the programme which focuses on the Endemic malaria.
- With the Minster's help the DDP will be able to purchase mosquito nets and the DDP's plans are to distribute 1650 mosquito nets to the following five villages (each village will receive 330 nets): Bwenda, Kuikerege, Kabainja, Hekwe and Man'gore. In each of the five villages, 2 mosquito nets will be distributed to 165 families. This will run alongside the programmes' teaching on Malaria.
- Two candle stands were presented to the Minster by Bishop Stephen on behalf of the DDP in September 2011 and they are in the Holdsworth Chapel.
To find out more
- Find out more about Mara on:http://www.anglican.or.tz/act_diocese_mara.php?
- ACT Diocese in Mara region and http://www.wakefield.anglican.org/mara
- Find out more about the Mara Tree Project on:http://www.wakefield.anglican.org/info/page/mara_trees
- Find out more about the Development and Discipleship Programme on:http://www.actmaraddp.org
Other Agencies Across Halifax:
Food and Support Drop In
- Food & Support Drop In is a project of Christians Together Halifax.
- It collects food in, and then gives parcels out to the homeless and those in Halifax who need help. This service is run by volunteers and relies on donated goods
- It is based in Ebenezer Methodist Church, St James Road, Halifax and is open on Saturday mornings 10-12 noon
- Food and other donations can be dropped off there every Saturday (10-12 noon) and Wednesday (7-8 pm)
- Find out more at Food and Support Drop In and on Facebook
Other Agencies
- Smartmove: Calderdale Smartmove
- Christians Against Poverty


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Once you have decided on installing a Loggia, you'll very soon conclude that you couldn't have made a better choice.
Naturally we offer you an exceptional range of design options, each giving you the ability to stamp your own personality on almost every aspect. Whether you're into a minimalist look or want to maximise the wow factor you'll have the opportunity to create your dream extension to suit your budget!
Depending on the look you choose, your columns can be full height or sit on a low wall. They'll be a striking feature of your front corners but could also be situated at the rear corners too, against the walls of your home. The choice is yours.
You can choose from a distinctive colour palette of classic white, landmark green, pure cream and urban grey, to compliment or contrast with your existing colour scheme. The addition of a cornice is a stunning option that will add individual style to your new loggia. The elaborate detailing adds height and presence and produces a spectacular impression of design finesse.
There are also a number of wall and glazing options. Enjoy a choice of French or bi-folding doors, full height glazing or window frames which sit on a sill with masonry underneath, and factor in true design flexibility with frame options in casement style or vertical sliders, double or triple glazed.
With Loggia, everything fits beautifully into place. The internal ceiling is the perfect place to house spotlights or downlighters.
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Many retirees, perhaps most, have one or more financial advisers. They may include insurance agents, bankers, brokers, financial planners and fee-based investment advisers.
These professionals must all be paid in one form or another. And one way or another, you are the one who pays. Therefore you have a right to ask — and a right to know — whether or not you are getting your money's worth.
I'll focus on how this question applies to investment advisers. But much of it can apply to other types of hired financial help.
In my 2012 book "Get Smart or Get Screwed: How to Select the Best and Get the Most From Your Financial Advisor," I devoted a chapter to what investors can and should get from an adviser. This discussion is adapted from that chapter.
I hope you have or develop a relationship similar to the one I have with my own adviser. He's 30 years younger than I am, so he's likely to be around to take care of my family long after I'm gone. He and I know each other well, and I know I can count on him to take care of my investments so I don't have to spend any time worrying about them.
Obviously, I have a very high level of confidence in my adviser. I was in the advisory business for many years, and I know that he fully deserves it.
But how will you know whether that's true of your adviser?
As you work with your adviser, think about the following points that in my opinion describe excellence. I think you should be able to take these traits for granted from any adviser you hire.
I think it should go without saying that your adviser is competent and ethical and, whenever a conflict might arise, can be counted on to put your interests ahead of his own. For starters, he should be truthful and honest with you at all times. He should actively earn your full trust, not just assume that he has it.
Here are some more important points:
- Your adviser should conduct himself in a manner that makes you comfortable opening up to him and telling him everything.
- Your adviser should be able to win the trust and confidence of your spouse, partner or other family members.
- Your adviser should treat you, your time and your objectives with respect. He should be willing to answer your questions on any financial topic. He should listen to you and treat your fears, your desires and your questions seriously. When you are talking or meeting, he should give you his full attention without distractions relating to other clients.
- When your adviser doesn't know something, he should be comfortable about acknowledging that and should be willing and able to work with you to get whatever answers and help you need. He should never feel the need to make up an answer that he doesn't know.
- Your adviser should treat your confidential information as private. He should not divulge confidential information to you about other clients.
- Your adviser should accept your calls even if you don't have more money to invest.
- When your adviser makes a mistake, he should inform you as soon as possible and offer to make things right for you.
- Naturally, your adviser won't always be available. Therefore he should make sure you have a competent backup adviser who has full access to your records and who can act on your behalf.
- Your adviser should be able to help you initiate the potentially awkward discussions that you should have with your children, your parents, your spouse and possibly others concerning your will, your health care issues and your finances. In too many cases, these extremely important conversations never happen because people don't know how to go about it.
- If you ever experience dwindling mental capacity, your adviser should be able to help protect your assets and your interests from anyone who might try to take advantage of you.
- Your adviser should always be aware of the tax implications of your investments and help you find tax-efficient says to meet your objectives. This may include decisions about choosing between Roth and traditional retirement accounts and the choice of whether or not to convert a traditional IRA to a Roth IRA.
- When you retire, your adviser should help you choose the best options for Social Security and any pension that you are lucky enough to have coming to you.
- Your adviser should be willing to give you general guidance on accounts he isn't managing, including company stock, options, IRAs, employee retirement accounts and variable annuities.
- If you have aging parents or adult children who don't have or don't need their own advisers, your adviser should help you figure out how to give them good guidance.
- Your adviser should review the beneficiary designations on your IRA and employee retirement accounts to make sure they reflect your wishes.
- When you need expert help beyond what your adviser can give, he should be able to refer you to competent, reasonably-priced professionals to help with legal matters, estate planning, insurance, banking and more.
- Finally, if you are ever unhappy with the work your adviser is doing for you, he should be willing to help you find somebody else who will work in your best interests. This may be a painful discussion for you to have. But if you have a truly great adviser, he will want you to be satisfied that you are in the right hands more than he wants to keep your business.
This is a very long list, and it doesn't include everything I described in my book. However, these are all services that are readily available from many financial advisers. Many of them may be included at no extra cost. If that's the case, your adviser could wind up being one of the best bargains you will ever find.
Richard Buck contributed to this article.
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BRIDGEVIEW, Ill. – The Chicago Fire were denied a third victory of the 2014 season by a resilient and dogged Toronto FC defense, who played with ten men for more than an hour to earn a 1-1 tie at Toyota Park on Wednesday.
INTERVIEWS: Nick Hagglund | Jermain Defoe | Jackson | Dominic Oduro | Steven Caldwell | Ryan Nelsen
After a poor first half in which they found themselves a goal down due to Jackson's 42nd-minute header, the Fire attacked in waves in the second period but failed to breakdown the diligent Toronto defense after rookie sensation Harry Shipp had leveled the tie midway through the second half.
HIGHLIGHTS: Degree #DoMoreMoment: Jackson's Header | Strong Hands From Bendik | Bendik Reacts Quick | Joe Bendik Save | Luke Moore's Red Card
Toronto survived an early penalty claim by Mike Magee when he appeared to have his standing right leg taken from under him by Steven Caldwell early in a largely uneventful opening 30 minutes.
But in the 29th minute, the game was turned on its head when Toronto's Luke Moore was shown a straight red card for an elbow to the head of Chris Ritter. Although Moore and TFC staff and players vehemently argued with the call, referee Sorin Stoica was resolute in his decision.
From that point, the hosts failed to make their numerical advantage count, although Quincy Amarikwa did drive a shot into the side-netting after a slip by Caldwell in the 40th minute.
Two minutes later, the visitors deservedly took the lead their first half efforts merited when Jackson, unmarked and in acres of space at the back post, headed home a right-wing cross from Jermain Defoe.
The hosts came out with much more intent after the break and they almost found an equalizer when they piled into the Toronto area in the 52nd minute, Lovel Palmer finally directing the ball into Toronto goalkeeper Joe Bendik's grateful arms after Alex's initial shot.
Magee then had a free kick well saved by Bendik in the 54th minute before a right-wing center from Ward saw Amarikwa head narrowly wide.
Shipp then pulled the Fire level in the 57th minute when he cut inside from the left and unleashed an unstoppable shot past Bendik on an assist from Magee. That brought the impressive rookie's stats to six goals and four assists in MLS play.
Defender Bakary Soumare looked like he had given the Fire the lead with his first touch after hammering Magee's through ball home in the 73rd minute, but the Ecuadorian was ruled offside. 10 minutes later, Bendik pulled down a cross from Shipp that looked destined to go in the back of the net, with a Fire teammate making a run to the far post.
Chances came and went for the hosts, but Ryan Nelson's well-drilled defense held firm to ensure a share of the spoils and consign the Fire to their ninth draw of the campaign.
Toronto had a late chance on a counterattack, and Fire goalkeeper Sean Johnson's fingertip save prevented Dominic Oduro from grabbing an unlikely road victory against one of his former teams.
The next stop for the Fire is a trip to Sporting Kansas City on Sunday afternoon, while Toronto host DC United on Saturday evening.


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The thing is, though, the Rogue really wasn't doing much work there aside from the starting damage bonus; you didn't even use his inherent first strike to finish off the boss. You could have pulled the same exact strategy off with a Berserker, and the only loss would be the 20% dodge - but since you wouldn't have first strike you could actually exploit your dodge prediction more easily (attacking any of the level 1s would have given you a hit and another chance to dodge). You could have done the same thing with a Warlord, too, and would have had the added benefit of guaranteed, repeatable CYDSTEPP and used your mana potions for extra damage bonus (and some phys resist reduction if you got Tower of Goo). And any other class could pull the same thing off with slightly more resources, since again the only thing they're missing is the damage bonus.
It seems to me that this is more the result of a (relatively) careful manipulation of several different elements of the game in order to achieve a powerful result, and not a sign that any one of those things is overpowered. (Although I do think Tikki Tooki's potion boon could stand to be adjusted, and I stand by my repeated comments that Rogues would be much better at 7-8 HP/lv and something like 20-30% damage bonus or 15-20% and +15-20% at full HP. As for the potion preps, well, IMO preps are this game's equivalent of cheat codes anyway so I have no comment. The Trisword, of course, is just silly, but it's always been silly.)


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ARLINGTON, Va. – The Washington Capitals have named Dale Hunter the team's head coach, replacing Bruce Boudreau, vice president and general manager George McPhee announced today.
Hunter, 51, becomes the 15th coach in Washington Capitals history and will make his debut behind the bench tomorrow as the Capitals host the St. Louis Blues at Verizon Center.
Hunter helped the London Knights of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) win their first Memorial Cup Championship in 2004-05 and is the fastest head coach in OHL history to record 300 and 400 career wins. The Petrolia, Ont., native owns the highest winning percentage in league history with a record of 451-189-23-24 (.691) in his 11 seasons behind the bench for London and was the 2003-04 winner of the Brian Kilrea Canadian Hockey League (CHL) Coach of the Year.
Hunter played 19 seasons in the NHL from 1980-99, appearing in 1,407 games and collecting 1,020 points (323 goals, 697 assists) along with 3,565 penalty minutes with Quebec, Washington and Colorado.
Hunter is one of just four players to have their numbers retired by the Washington Capitals as his No. 32 was retired by the team on March 11, 2000. Hunter captained the Capitals from the 1994-95 season until the 1998-99 season and was named to the NHL All-Star Team in 1997. He played in 872 games for the Capitals from 1987-99 and compiled 556 points (181 goals, 375 goals) and 2,003 penalty minutes. Hunter ranks first all-time in Capitals' history in penalty minutes, fourth in games played, tied for ninth in goals and third in assists. His 100 career playoff games with the Capitals rank tied for first in team history while his 72 points and 47 assists both lead the franchise.
Hunter is the only player in NHL history to record more than 1,000 points and 3,000 penalty minutes. He ranks second in NHL history in penalty minutes, 53rd in assists and 73rd all-time in points and his 186 playoff games rank tied for 23rd all-time. He was originally drafted by the Quebec Nordiques in the second round (41st overall) of the 1979 NHL Entry Draft.
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This season the Knights lead the OHL with a 20-5-0-1 record and 41 points. Hunter earned his 450th career win on Saturday, Nov. 26 in a 7-2 win over Erie. The Knights are currently the top-ranked team in the CHL and have been ranked No. 1 for seven of the 10 weeks this season and each of the past six weeks (CHL's Top 10 teams are selected by a panel of National Hockey League scouts). During his time in London, Hunter has coached current Capitals defensemen John Carlson and Dennis Wideman and has worked with numerous other current NHL players such as Rick Nash, Corey Perry, Patrick Kane and John Tavares.
London has won 50 or more games three times and finished first in the OHL four times under Hunter, including a CHL record-setting season in 2004-05 when the Knights finished with a record of 59-7-2-0 and went 20-2-0-0 in the playoffs on the way to the first Memorial Cup championship in London history.


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Hi Everyone,
I was in the UAE last week & got some flying time in Abu Dhabi on the Arabian Gulf, I made sure I was wearing the IKE colors. Sadly the adventure dog didn't take these pictures, she couldn't get her passport processed in time
IKE in UAE
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That's super cool!
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Nice! Thanks for the photos, Dave.
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Have fun Dave
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Mike wrote:That's super cool!
Or maybe . . . super hot!
I'll just go with awesome.
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Great photos -- thanks, Dave. Bring back some sand.
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|New York Style Cheese Cake with Triple Berries!
Well I had to wait until after the New Year's to give my hubby a real party. This is the menu for his Birthday party. It's tough being born on New Year's Eve, not a good day to travel. Being it was a milestone birthday, I had to cook up his favorites for our family and friends this evening... so here is what we are having for his 40th birthday! Recipes are the highlighted links below just click on them!
|Fruit and Cheese Kabobs with Lime Dipping Sauce
|Spinach and Artichoke Dip
|Shrimp Stuffed Mushrooms Marsala
|Pepperoni and Sausage Calzones
Garlic Pizza with (White) Homemade Pizza Dough
|Crockpot Grape Cocktail Meatballs
|Teriyaki Marinated Grilled Shrimp
|Chicken Buffalo Skewers and Ham and Pineapple Kabobs
All the above kabobs are highlighted sites are for the marinades used for these kabobs. The recipes on the site to marinate these were for a minimum of 3 hours or overnight before grilling. Grill as your would normal. Indoor or outdoor grilling.


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Obama: Employer-based care to stay
President Barack Obama on Tuesday described the latest delay in the implementation of the Affordable Care Act as a way of "smoothing out" the transition to the law and said he doesn't see the employer-based health insurance system disappearing any time soon.
"The goal is to make sure folks are healthy and have decent health care, so this was an example of administratively making sure we are smoothing out this transition giving people the opportunity to get right with the law but recognizing there are going to be circumstances people try to do the right thing and it may take time," Obama said at a wide-ranging joint press conference with French President Francois Hollande.
Obama also addressed the ongoing situation in Syria and sanctions over Iran's nuclear program.
( Also on POLITICO: Obama: Hit Iran sanction violators 'like ton of bricks')
" We still have a horrendous situation on the ground in Syria. I don't think anybody disputes that," Obama said. "With each passing day, more people inside of Syria are suffering. The state of Syria itself is crumbling…. That is bad for Syria. It is bad for the region. It is bad for global security, because what we know is that there are extremists who have moved into the vacuum in certain areas of Syria and could threaten us over the long term."
The U.S. is committed to enforcing international sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program, and countries who violate them "do so at their own peril right now," Obama said. "Because we will come down on them like a ton of bricks."
The administration said Monday that it would offer two sets of delays to certain employers. One set of delays is for mid-sized companies and gives them an extra year — until 2016 — to comply with the employer mandate. The administration's reasoning, Obama said, is that the "process of complying may take them some time even if they're operating in good faith." Bigger companies, meanwhile, will have two years to phase in the mandate.
( Also on POLITICO: Obama: No 'no spying' agreements)
The president also said that he had anticipated bumps like the latest set of delays.
"We understood from the start that they were going to be some challenges in terms of transition. You have one system where a whole lot of people didn't have any health insurance whatsoever for a very long period of time and we thought we passed a law to fix that, we knew there were going to be some bumps and transitions in the process and that is what we are working with all the stakeholders involved to address," he said.
Though the latest delays to the employer mandate — coupled with ones announced last year — have led to questions about whether the administration is in part trying to push Americans toward the individual health insurance market and de-couple insurance from employment, Obama said there are no such intentions behind his administration's tweaks. "I don't think an employer-based system will be or should be replaced any time soon," he said.
But the law does give workers the "flexibility" to be able to consider leaving corporate jobs to start their own businesses or pursue other work while still having health insurance coverage. Because of the availability and affordability of individual plans under the ACA, workers are able to say: 'I'm not going to be inhibited from starting a new company because I'm worried about keeping health insurance for myself and my family,'" Obama said.
Addressing the question over U.S. surveillance activities overseas, Obama declined to commit the U.S. into a "no-spy" deal with France, saying no such item exists anywhere.
"There's no country where we have a no-spy agreement," Obama said. "We have an intelligence capability and then we have a range of partnerships with all kinds of countries and we've been in consultations with the French government to deepen those commitments."
Both publicly and privately, I want to reiterate today to the French press is that we are committed to making sure that we are protecting and concerned about the privacy rights, not just of Americans, not just of own citizens, but of people around the world as well."
Obama also announced he travel to France to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the D-Day invasion this June.


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(Reuters) - World Trade Organization Director General Pascal Lamy said on Saturday that there was no system of rotating his job between countries and regions and his successor should be picked on the basis of competence alone.
Lamy, who will leave the WTO after two terms in August 2014, said it was up to the organization's member countries to decide on the criteria for selecting the new WTO chief who will oversee unfinished negotiations over trade liberalization.
Emerging market countries will want to see one of their own in charge of the Geneva-based trading club after the top jobs at the IMF and the World Bank went to a European and an American following a decades old tradition criticized as being out of line with the new world order.
Lamy said the selection procedure at the WTO is different.
"I don't think this is a geographic rotation system," Lamy told Reuters in an interview on the sidelines of the semi-annual International Monetary Fund and World Bank meetings in Tokyo.
"There is nothing in the rules of the WTO that say that if somebody came from this country, then the next one should come from this country. I think what really matters is that it's not a diplomatic game. It's a headhunting game."
Formal nominations are not due until December, but trade diplomats are already assessing chances and gathering names.
Two candidates have formally declared their interest: Ghana's former trade minister Alan Kyerematen and New Zealand's current trade minister Tim Groser. Trade diplomats expect more candidates to emerge.
Asked about Ukraine's decision to tell its trading partners it wanted to raise maximum tariffs on hundreds of imported goods, a move criticized as a threat to open trade, Lamy said the WTO verdict would depend on what concessions Ukraine was ready to offer in return.
He said WTO rules allowed a member to take such steps if it offered to reduce protection on other products and ultimately it was a matter of negotiations between Ukraine and its trading partners.
"The spirit is that if you make your economy less open on one item, you have to compensate by opening (the) economy on another item. So it is the process of negotiation," he said.
"I wouldn't pre-qualify this. If Ukraine wants to increase its protection on some items and decreases its protection on other items, we have to look at the balance before making a judgment."
Ukraine has expressed its intention to raise tariff ceilings without any precise number.
The move drew criticism from at least 19 nations arguing it could undermine the very basis of the $18 trillion global trade system.
On Lamy's watch as head of the WTO, he has witnessed the stalling of decade-long talks on trade liberalization known as the Doha Round. But he said he saw promising signs that some progress was possible and that he was "cautiously optimistic" now as opposed to "cautiously pessimistic" a year ago.
"I think there is a bit more momentum. And it took a bit of time for the members to realize that the big deal was not available in a short time and to realize that, if that was the situation, they nevertheless had to try and move trade opening forward," he said.
"Especially in a situation where we know that opening more trade is a low-cost solution to stimulating growth. So there is also a sort of crisis exit component in this, let's say, new attitude."
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Source: Reuters
- EVFTA can pave the way ahead for SMEs too: VCCI
- Canada To Impose Retaliatory Tariffs On US$2.7 Billion In U.S. Aluminium Products
- Trump re-imposes tariffs on Canadian aluminum, prompting Trudeau to vow retaliation
- Minister of Planning and Investment: EVFTA poses challenges for Vietnam
- Supply Chain Reset In A Post-COVID ASEAN


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Some Iowa farms producing popular 'superfood'
Those with an eye toward healthy living have probably noticed the words "aronia berry" in everything from juices and powdered supplements to baby food.
Midwesterners probably know it as chokeberry, the name European settlers centuries ago gave the berry they found tart, astringent and more pretty than palatable.
The native North American plant is in the midst of a transformation, prized for its exceptional health benefits and easy cultivation. The almost black-purple, pea-sized berry gets its more agreeable name from its genus, Aronia melanocarpa.
Now dubbed a "superfood," research shows the berries packing more antioxidants than blueberries, acai and goji berries. Producers are also taking notice, with thousands of the shrubs being planted by farmers - mostly in Iowa, but also in other upper Midwest states - every year.


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10 years focused on seedling technology development
Shouguang Jiamiao Vegetable Seedling Base Our company is a specialized seedling enterprise integrating research, development, introduction, breeding, production and management of seedlings. It is located in Shouguang, the "Hometown of Chinese Vegetables" named by the State Council. The largest vegetable production and wholesale market.
The vegetable and melon seedlings sold by our company include the following types: tomato seedlings, sweet pepper seedlings, pepper seedlings, cucumber seedlings, long eggplant seedlings, round eggplant seedlings, bean seedlings, pumpkin seedlings, watermelon Seedlings, rootstock seedlings, cabbage series, cabbage series, melon series, broccoli series, broccoli series and other dozens of vegetable seedlings. After years of hard work and years of practice, we have developed heat, cold and high. More than 200 varieties of disease-resistant seeds can be adapted to various climates and diverse regional cultivation to meet the needs of dealers and farmers.
Our company has been adhering to the tenet of "Quality First, Service Supreme, Care for Seedlings", selling reassuring vegetables and seedlings to ensure absolute after-sales support services. "The quality of seedlings is good, easy to survive, and the output is high" is the sincere feedback from the vast number of consumer users. Of course, we have never stopped improving our technical level. ...


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Set up by the RSL to provide wide-ranging support to wounded, injured or ill serving or ex-serving members of the Australian Defence Force and their families, Queensland-based Mates4Mates is a not for profit organisation and a crucial social cog for ADF members.
"Veterans returning from the Afghanistan and Iraq Wars often need immediate, medium and long-term care to help recover from injuries and treat conditions such as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder," Mates4Mates Chief Operating Officer, Michael Quinn explains.
"The Mates4Mates facilities and programs were set up to ensure that our service personnel and their families receive the highest possible level of care and assistance. To that end, we are humbled by Kia's involvement and their commitment to the program is greatly appreciated."
In a three-year commitment KMAu will supply Mates4Mates with two award-winning Sorento SUVs for transport and logistic support.
"We all owe these men and women a vote of thanks for their unstinting service and duty under very trying circumstances," Kia Motors Australia Chief Operating Officer, Tony Barlow, said. "It is an honour for Kia Motors Australia to be able to offer some assistance to a great support program."
The Mates4Mates program is shop-fronted by the Family Recovery Centre which offers psychological counselling, family support meetings, career coaching programs, wellbeing workshops and physical rehabilitation programs.
"Some (of these ADF personnel) have suffered life changing physical or psychological wounds, injuries or illnesses as a result of their service, either in Australia or overseas," Quinn says. "It is our philosophy to work collaboratively with the ADF, other existing public and charitable programs as well as other support people or professionals involved in the rehabilitation of the wounded, injured or ill.
"Integral to supporting our brave mates is providing support to their family and loved ones and helping everybody work through the many challenges they may be facing."
As part of an active Corporate Social Responsibility initiative, Kia Motors Australia offers support to many community-based organisations such as Meals on Wheels, SIDS and Kids, Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute, the Earn Learn Legend initiative for indigenous students, Special Children's Christmas Parties and the Nova Peris Girls' Academy, among others.


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Ask Zach & Ian questions via Twitter leading up to our screening in New York on March 31.
IsumaTV announces our next interactive screening of our newest film Inuit Knowledge and Climate Change , taking place in New York City and online at www.isuma.tv/ikcc. We invite you to think of questions you would like to ask filmmakers Zacharias Kunuk and Ian Mauro at the event. You can send us these questions via Twitter using the hashtag #ikcc_nafvf . A hashtag is just a way of organizing tweets so that both Isuma and the Native American Film + Video Festival can work together. All you have to do is type your question in twitter and at the end of the tweet type: "#ikcc_nafvf". We look forward to hearing from you!
If you're on facebook, you can rsvp for the event here.
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DWTS Season 12 Cast Rumors – A "Nudge, Nudge, Wink, Wink" From Colleen Zenk?
Colleen Zenk has several Fan pages at Facebook campaigning for her to dance on Dancing With The Stars. This week she posted at one of them and here is what she posted. Is this a "nudge, nudge, wink, wink" (as one of her fans so well put) that she could be on the show?
……I can't thank you enough for this amazing journey of love and support!!!….I know that FaceBook has not been our friend these last weeks…
Many people join, and yet, the numbers goes down!! Which is why TEAM COLLEEN has been so busy creating new ways to make your voices heard! (have you seen or "LIKED" the new pages?)… I have been busy getting the word out through interviews and talking with showbiz folk…
But what you all have done as a group is completely AWESOME!!…I have been told by several sources that this is the biggest outpouring of support for a Daytime actor
…..ever….!!!!!…..so, your voices have been heard…..by everyone….everyone!!!….and I am humbled by it all….and love you all for it….there are big things ahead and I hope you will join me for the ride!!!!!!Colleen
Hmmm… "as the world (or in this case the "Dancing With The Stars Cast rumors)" continues to "turn".
Here is Colleen in 2007 performing for Sondheim's "Follies" three weeks after cancer surgery which removed half her tongue.


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Jimmy Savile hid "in plain sight", using his character as the perfect smoke-screen, taking his relationship with the BBC to its most extreme conclusion. The BBC as an institution was frightened of him, to the conclusion of being in awe, and from the initial controversy about his alleged behaviour the connected stories have questioned the very foundations of the corporation itself.
The resignation of George Entwistle has allowed the right-wing critics of the Beeb to run riot in today's newspaper comment sections and connected blogs. Here's the justification in swift follow-up to the real-terms cut in the licence fee to call for the BBC to be broken up, split apart and sold off. The Daily Telegraph calls the BBC "bungling", and runs thought pieces by Norman Tebbit and Dan Hodges sharpening swords, carving knives. Influential blog ConservativeHome sets out the arguments for the natural conclusion to Entwistle's resignation – sell off, break up, close down. The Guardian calls for the Beeb to be given "a bit of a slap". Those on the left fire up their criticism of the BBC's bias towards the Government's austerity agenda, those on the right lay on thick their attacks against the perceived bias for Labour and Labour-leaning personalities.
When the Coalition froze the licence fee for six years – a real terms cut – the BBC had to start a fire-sale. Local radio has been slashed to the very bones, taking with it even Danny Baker whose BBC London show was scrapped for "financial reasons". Popular shows on BBC Four were taken to the sword, repeats increased, high profile stars were jettisoned. Critics on both wings celebrated, and most loudly came cheers from the Right.
But the context of the BBC's current malaise is framed not by Savile or alleged abuse of children in North Welsh children's homes. The print media has taken tonnes of criticism through the Leveson Inquiry, every tabloid whipped into submission, the News of the World shut-down. Is it any wonder that the press are enjoying the slow, certain collapse of the BBC and its supporters? This is the best chance the print media has had to enact its revenge after months of Leveson related battering. The blessed Beeb allowed Savile to fiddle with young people in an entertainment establishment hush-up, don't you know, and allowed for favourites in the industry to knock investigations into the long grass. AUNTIE IS A DEPRAVED TART!
I've been a cheer-leader for the BBC for my entire life, and I remain such today. I support the licence fee, and always have done. The crisis has been allowed to move away from generalities to specifics because the BBC and its supporters are too timid. The press shout loudest and the BBC whimpers. We've been here before – the demise of Greg Dyke's role as DG against the false prospectus on which the country was taken into war in Iraq – and again the critics took the opportunity to call for a wider slashing of the corporation into bits. Sell off the radio stations, carve up the news organisation, shut down digital stations – then, as now, the best parts of the very best institution open for an auction at the earliest opportunity.
It didn't happen then. It could happen now.
Of course massive editorial failings at the heart of "Newsnight" are to blame for some of the current malaise. They should be investigated. However Jimmy Savile managed to get away with his crimes, he did so with greater complacency than just within the grounds of the BBC. How much did the press know, and how many 'friends' of entertainment's biggest names managed to manoeuvre claims against family favourites away from the front pages? These should be investigated too; it's not just a BBC problem if a culture of silence hung over generations of investigative journalists whose contemporaries now calling the BBC to be torn to shreds.
The changing face of broadcasting in this country is a wider issue which should not be dragged into a debate about alleged child abuse and journalistic failings across more places than just the Newsnight offices. How people access television has changed forever – through iPlayer, through downloads, through streaming – and it's up to all channels to adapt to these changes. The BBC has been at the forefront of adapting to new broadcasting realities, and all from a licence fee which is the best value television subscription package in the world. There has always been a small subset of people who resent the strength, depth and breadth of the BBC, and today they're at the most confident. I'd be willing to put money on them being the most upset if they ever get their way.


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RadBurn wrote:Probably not a big deal to anyone but I'm checking out of here. No real reason other than it doesn't net me anything other than burning time. I feel like my interest in Marathon is gone. Big thanks to Flowers and ravenshining for helping to get my project out the door.
RIP. Now he'll never see me say that his profile picture disgusts me.


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A tjanting is this amazing little tool you can see in the photo below and it is used traditionally in Indonesia to create beautiful patterns on fabric using melted wax. Some of you will know that I treated myself to a tjanting a few weeks ago after eyeing them for a while. And the bottom line is that I'm so glad I did as I love it! So I'm going to share with you how I went about using it … Continue reading
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Michael Krasny, Ph.D., is host of KQED's award-winning Forum, a news and public affairs program that concentrates on the arts, culture, health, business, and technology. Forum is one of KQED's most-popular shows and one of the nation's most-listened-to locally produced public radio talk show.
Before coming to KQED Public Radio in 1993, Dr. Krasny hosted a night-time talk program for KGO Radio and co-anchored the weekly KGO television show Nightfocus. He hosted Bay TV's Take Issue, a nightly news analysis show, programs for KQED Public Television, KRON television, and NPR, and did news commentary for KTVU television. He has also served as host of NPR's Talk of the Nation.
Since 1970, he has been a professor of English at San Francisco State University and has taught at Stanford University and University of California, San Francisco. He is the author of Spiritual Envy: An Agnostic's Quest, Off Mike: A Memoir of Talk Radio and Literary Life, and the newly released Let There Be Laughter: A Treasury of Great Jewish Humor and What It All Means. In addition, he is co-author of the textbook Sound Ideas, and creator of the DVD presentation Masterpieces of Short Fiction. He is a widely published scholar and literary critic, a fiction writer, and a guest and frequent interviewer on the City Arts & Lectures stage. He has worked widely as a facilitator and host in the corporate sector and as moderator for a host of major nonprofit events.
Dr. Krasny has interviewed many of the leading newsmakers and cultural icons of our time, including former President Jimmy Carter, Cesar Chavez, Noam Chomsky, Hillary Rodham Clinton, Francis Ford Coppola, Don DeLillo, Newt Gingrich, Vice President Al Gore, Norman Mailer, Toni Morrison, President Barack Obama, Rosa Parks, Nancy Pelosi, Robert Redford, Philip Roth, Salman Rushdie, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, John Updike, and countless others. He is the recipient of many awards and honors, including The S.Y. Agnon Gold Medal for Intellectual Distinction, The Eugene Block Award for Human Rights Journalism, The Inclusiveness in Media Award from The National Conference for Community and Justice, and a Koret Foundation Fellowship. He has also been named best talk show host by Focus magazine, a number of Bay Area newspapers, the San Francisco Publicity Club, and Citysearch.
Dr. Krasny received his B.A. (cum laude) and M.A. degrees from Ohio University, where he is a member of Phi Beta Kappa, and his Ph.D. degree from The University of Wisconsin.


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"Everything perfect of its kind must transcend its kind: it must become something other, something incomparable."
"Certain shortcomings are essential for the individual's existence."
–Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Elective Affinities
It was a thrilling moment on Sunday, when those underdog Indianapolis Colts were able to hang on and defeat the NFL's decade-long behemoth, the Kansas City Chiefs, to finally end yet another run at perfection.
Wait, what?
The Colts did beat the Chiefs, but that's about the only aspect of that sentence that's accurate — unless you find field-goal kicking especially thrilling. And now, just five weeks into the NFL season, there are no unbeaten teams left.
Kinda sad, right? A potential season-long storyline gone, right? A chance at historical transcendence done with, right?
Well, sort of wrong.


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The Planetarium Projector Museum is home to the world's largest collection of old school planetarium projectors. Museum owner Owen Phairis (who, when he's not overseeing his collection, plays Nikola Tesla in an electrical stage show called "Man of Lightning") has been obsessed with the machines ever since he visited the Hayden Planetarium as a child (rather like somebody else we know).
According to the folks at Cool Hunting, who put this video together after visiting the museum in Big Bear Lake, CA, "These fantastic optical relics have been rescued from defunct planetariums and schools, now taking residence under a re-purposed military parachute in Phairis' space."
Color us captivated.
More info at Cool Hunting and the museum's website.


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Dolphin Research Center is the Video of the Week on the Florida Keys official tourism website. Check it out at www.fla-keys.com!
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Video of the Week!
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Friday, November 7, 2008
DRC Salutes Veterans and the Military
Throughout November, Dolphin Research Center is saluting our armed forces by offering free admission to any veteran or current military service personnel, plus a guest. You need only show your military identification or other proof of service to receive free admission.
Thank you for all that you have done, and are doing.
Recently, DRC staff and volunteers who are veterans gathered for this photo along with Theresa, our oldest dolphin. Theresa is herself a veteran, having served in the U.S. Navy's dolphin program before coming to live at DRC in 1968.
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The Black & Gold travel to Texas on Sunday (8:30 p.m. ET / FOX Sports Ohio) for their only meeting with FC Dallas this season. The Crew evened up the all-time series between the two clubs at 17-17-8 across all competitions last season with a 2-1 victory in Columbus. Before the Black & Gold and the Hoops meet on Sunday, let's take a look back at last year's match.
The home side was put on its heels early when Fabian Castillo slipped past the Crew defense to put Dallas ahead 1-0 in the 22nd minute. Momentum shifted in the 63rd minute when FC Dallas defender Zach Loyd was booked for his second yellow card, putting his side down to 10 men. Four minutes later, Justin Meram found the net for the first time in his young career to even things up at 1-1 and insire his team to push for a winner. In the 72nd minute, Nemanja Vukovic and Sebastian Miranda connected on a corner kick with the Chilean defender heading home the winner from 20 yards out. The strike helped the Crew retain the Lamar Hunt Pioneer Cup in what would be the final match in which both clubs were owned by Hunt Sports Group.


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Right, here're the videos I captured while at the Penny Arcade Expo in August. I've got some Black Citadel exploration, Norn elementalist gameplay, and Asura guardian footage captured during Neo Nugget's tomfoolery with his Asura guardian and a few of the ArenaNet developers. I may include my PvP footage at a later date, but at present the file is corrupted, and I'm not sure if I can salvage it.
Apologies for the screen glare in these two. Guild Wars 2 Live has some more footage here if you're interested in exploration of the Black Citadel.
Unfortunately, the battery on my camera died before I made my way up to the Imperator's residence. I did manage to get a snapshot of one Pyre Fierceshot outside the throne room, however. There are several of these statues surrounding the throne room.


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boss gt10Line 6 POD HD500Eleven RackFractal Audio Axe FX 2now back to Line 6 POD HD500. pinaka madaling gmitin sa lahat na naging multi fx ko. at mas nakukuha ko magandang tone ko sa POD HD500.Im not saying na pangit axe fx 2. infact maganda talaga axe 2 as in sobra.. minsan lang talaga pag live tweaking hirap ako sa axe 2.
ako kasi kala ko kaboses ko si john lennon noon, pero marami nagsasabi na mas kaboses ko si dolphy.
Yep.. simplest yung hd500. Pero best talaga axe fx 2 no contest..
The Multi that I have been going with for the longest time (until someone offers a trade for them HD500 that is)...
Guys, just wanna ask. I DIY most of my pedals but the only pedal I can't make are reverbs and digital delays. I was thinking of getting either a Boss DD7 or a TC flashback delay to get those dotted 8, triplet, etc. delays. Would either of these two do the job? Usually Hillsong yung tirada namin. On the side note, it came into my mind also about the Zoom CDR (in place of either the DD7 or the flashback). Mas sulit kasi thinking of the price since may chorus and reverb feature na din. Pa help po.
Kung para sa dotted 8th talaga, you're better off with a Boss DD5. Mas maganda yung repeats niya IMO
I used the ME-50, ME-70 and for the longest time, the GT-10. I also used the Line6 HD-500 but the journey eventually landed me to this...Blessing the start of my 2014 Praise and Worship journey!
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This glossy black luxury deck is the sharp-suited Italian gent of the keyboard world.
From the mirror-finish black chassis to the softly pulsing blue Razer logo, it's a reet sexy keyboard and acts as a two-port USB hub and an audio extender.
Media and programmable function keys sweeten the deal, but at 85 notes (OMFG, etc), you'd expect a few tidy little extras, wouldn't you? Like, we dunno, a SOLID GOLD PIG? Crikey Moses!


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Today's senior market comprises more than one quarter of our entire population. The 78 million Baby Boomers want and need our services more than any other market, and from my experience, they are the easiest and most fun people to work with.
I visit clubs, YMCAs, and various types of fitness and wellness facilities on a constant basis to see the latest fitness equipment and talk with employees. While I'm always interested in the latest programs and classes being offered to attract more members into our businesses, I'm even more focused on the members themselves.
During the last decade, my experience with the senior market has taught me more about fitness and how to deliver it than all the technology, research and training programs that have evolved since then. First of all, if you go into any fitness club today and look at all the types of people exercising, you will undoubtedly see the 55-plus members having more fun than anyone else. For example, look at an aquatics class that has a group of aging folks trying to cope with arthritis. They are lifting their legs, swinging their arms and negotiating their noodles with twists and turns continuously for an hour. Most importantly, they are laughing out loud at themselves as well as at each other. Other classes that use balls, bands and weights to work all the major muscles of the participants do a world of good for everyone. The euphoria of the class "complaining" about the workout, bantering with the instructor and socializing with each other works the mind and spirit as much as the body, and, in the end, that will be the deciding factor as to whether or not a person will adopt and stick with a fit and healthy lifestyle.
While we've been emphasizing better eating habits, personal training packages, 30 minutes of cardio workouts daily and strength training three times a week — all excellent and proven fitness programs — we have struggled to get the seniors into our clubs, and we've become even more discouraged when we see many of them leave. Today's seniors know that true fitness is first based on mental health, happiness, sociability and a joy in living. I often refer to it as "fitness from the neck up." This market has lived longer than most of us. They have raised families, run businesses and overcome hardships while coping with the many physical problems that sometimes come with aging. They know they need to exercise, but they need to enjoy life while doing it.
The healthiest seniors and the most retained members in our clubs are finding ways to laugh — often and loud. Studies have shown that a good belly laugh increases blood flow to the heart, lightens the mood and combats depression, which has become more of a threat than ever before in the aging population.
A positive attitude leads to the joy of movement. The newest cardiovascular exercise is dancing. You may not be able to dance with the stars, but you can certainly feel like you're dancing like the stars. More importantly, at a recent meeting of the American Heart Association in Chicago, researchers reported that dancing the waltz three times a week for eight weeks was just as effective in improving cardiopulmonary function as exercising on a treadmill or bicycle for the same period.
We have a tremendous opportunity to use our industry to better the world. Perhaps we should follow in the footsteps of seniors with decades of wisdom. In order to "make" fun, we must "be" fun and know how to "have" fun. Let's use our expertise to create and market programs that deliver joy in life, in movement, in exercise and in health. Let's become the new leaders of today and tomorrow, and focus on the seniors, just for the fun of it.
Sandy Coffman is president of Programming For Profit, a training and consulting firm in Bradenton, FL. Coffman specializes in customer service, programming and retention. She can be reached at 941-756-6921 or at [email protected].


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Bright and fresh, this sauce is also fantastic over broiled salmon or scrambled eggs.
- Yield
- Makes about 2 cups
- 2 large fresh Anaheim chilies*
- 1/2 pound tomatillos,** husked, rinsed, diced
- 1 1/2 cups low-salt chicken broth
- 2 large green onions, chopped
- 1 large serrano chili, stemmed, seeded
- 1 large garlic clove
- 1/4 cup (firmly packed) fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 tablespoon whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice (optional)
- Char Anaheim chilies directly over gas flame or in broiler until blackened on all sides. Enclose in paper bag; let stand 10 minutes. Peel, seed, and chop chilies.
- Combine tomatillos, broth, green onions, serrano chili, and garlic in medium saucepan; bring to boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer until mixture is reduced to 1 2/3 cups, stirring occasionally, about 18 minutes. Transfer mixture to blender. Add Anaheim chilies, cilantro, and cream. Puree until smooth. Season salsa with salt and pepper. Add lime juice, if desired. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Transfer to small bowl; cover and chill. Rewarm before serving.)
- *Also known as California chilies; available at Latin American markets and many supermarkets.
- **Green tomato-like vegetables with paper-thin husks; available at Latin American markets and some supermarkets.


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Sunday, December 30, 2012
Jack Ruby
Syncjack from Syncwinnipeg on Vimeo.
Tom Cruise became super relevant as his film Jack Reacher opened on the Solstice date of 21 Dec, this being one of 3 Jack roles he has played in a row (not forgetting being a 4th Jack back in 1985's Legend).
Me and @syncwinnipeg highlight this in the "Syncjack" video above.
We are still working on Syncjack and plan to put out an updated version soon. Here is some quick sync from the last 48 hours.
Below Tom Cruise is looking for trouble (and a costume) under the Rainbow in Eyes Wide Shut.
In the previous post I explained how Lane made her presence known via sync feedback from Syncjack.
Syncjack was put out on another marker date, 21 December 2012, and it spit out Diane Lane as "The Answer".
Anyway I should get back to work on Syncjack...!
You see there's this film that is coming out in April called "42" (The Meaning of Life the Universe and Everything). 42 is the angle at which refracted light becomes the rainbow.
See 42 trailer.
Jack Ryan is also the name of a film currently set to be released on 25 December 2013 starring Chris "Captain Kirk" Pine.
Friday, December 21, 2012
Syncjack 2012
Joy to the World!
Syncjack from Syncwinnipeg on Vimeo.
Glass House - Secret Rita".
Above she actually says: "blue and red".
Lane is to be Superman's mother in the upcoming Man of Steel.
A screen shot from the great trailer featuring Lane as Martha Kent and Henry Cavill below as Superman.
"Unintentionally" the way Syncjack was put together we hear "You're the one, Jack's mother" aka Diane Lane.
Syncjack from Syncwinnipeg on Vimeo.
Glass House - Secret Rita".
Above she actually says: "blue and red".
Lane is to be Superman's mother in the upcoming Man of Steel.
A screen shot from the great trailer featuring Lane as Martha Kent and Henry Cavill below as Superman.
"Unintentionally" the way Syncjack was put together we hear "You're the one, Jack's mother" aka Diane Lane.
Sunday, December 16, 2012
Wizards from Jake Kotze on Vimeo.Happy Birthday Arthur C. Clarke, Philip K. Dick & Bill Hicks!
Sunday, December 2, 2012
The Sync Serpent
This poster appeared today at Impawards.com so I figured it was time to drop my new video.
Q veils the letters OZ...a connection which hadn't occurred to me until now.
I like how Quartet stars Billy Connolly as he played a Snake handler in Lemony Snicket's...
...will aid Bilbo on his quest to find the Dragon...
...and also starred alongside Tom Cruise in The Last Samurai.
Tom Cruise with the Cue/Q:
When it comes to these Q syncs I'm never quite sure where to draw the line.
Here we see actor Ben Whishaw (Q in the latest Bond movie) sitting in front of a piano while Hugh Grant (a potent Worm/Wyrm/Snake resonator) hovers at his shoulder. I like how he's highlighted by the red line.
While putting the pieces of the video together I noticed that the character JACK Ryan syncs with the serpent.
Marina Abramović is a New York-based Serbian artist who began her career in the early 1970s. Active for over three decades, she has recently begun to describe herself as the "grandmother of performance art." Abramović's work explores the relationship between performer and audience, the limits of the body, and the possibilities of the mind.
In the soundtrack of 'Dragon Head No.2', Abramovic's voice-over hypnotically repeats 'follow my skin, follow my energies, follow the earth's skin, follow the crystal's skin... the heat of my skin, deep in the centre of my being...'. In 'Dragon Head No.4', the contraction of the snakes' muscles can be easily noticed as Abramovic's face is pushed and distorted by the movements of the snake. The work clearly refers to the Medusa-theme and snakes in general are a recurring motif in Abramovic's work.
ISIS or Mary (like Marina) was sometimes embodied by the Serpent.
In the previous post Jake mentioned that This is 40 will be released on the Mayan end date, December 21st 2012, and points to union with the sacred feminine/Mary/Isis.
Leslie Mann, seen above in front of the Mirror and Sink/Sync, also played a character called Scarlet in 17 Again.
Q = 17th letter
In the movie actor Matthew Perry, who has recently split with Leslie Mann, falls into The Sink/Sync Whole....
...and emerges from the other end as a 17 year old.
His youthful self, played by Zac Effron, can now go about reconciling his broken relationship with Leslie Mann/Scarlet/Mary/Isis/Serpent.
These are today's, Dec 3rd, birthday stars.
The same day I am watching this amazing video by @blackdogstar featuring a Julianne Moore and Hannibal/Jurassic Park 2 DINO sync.
Nice that what is seen depicted in the video, a DINO's gaping jaws coming at Julianne Moore (representing galactic alignment in the video) is true for another star born today, Brendan Fraser.
Continuing on the serpent theme today is "Deadly Viper Assassination Squad" member Daryl Hannah's birthday aka "California Mountain Snake".
Yesterday (Dec 2) Lucy Liu aka "Cottonmouth" had her birthday.
Neat that the Uma Thurman aka "Black Mamba" is also Medusa.
We see serpents attract during the period Richard dropped his video.
Short recap: Jim's 42 Jupiter discovery leads to...
...the answer to life, the universe and everything, given by the computer Deep Thought.
By mirroring Jupiter's symbol, Richard unveils the number 17...
...and points to the 17th letter of the alphabet: Q...
...which looks like an abstract symbol for an apple (thx Foxi @SyncNetz).
The ultimate Q is the question of knowledge...
...leading back to Deep Thought's manufacturer: apple / Q.
The ultimate question derives from the same source as the ultimate answer.
It's beyond good & evil and considered BAD to know...
Been thinking how Q leads to the Hook. The engine of the infinite mystery of creation and being.
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