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[JURIST] The US Department of Justice (DOJ) [official website] announced Tuesday that the Philadelphia Immigration Court [official website] has ordered the deportation [press release] of former SS guard Anton Geiser to Austria for serving as an armed guard at the Sachsenhausen and the Buchenwald concentration camps during World War II. Geiser, who has been living in southwestern Pennsylvania since 1960, admitted to the allegations in the charging document. The court found that Geiser is removable under the 1978 Holtzman Amendment to the Immigration and Nationality Act [text] because a visa may not be granted to anyone who was involved in persecutions based on race, religion, or national origin. Assistant US Attorney General Lanny Breuer [official profile] said, "[a]s a Nazi concentration camp guard during World War II, Anton Geiser must be held to account for his role in the persecution of countless men, women and children. The long passage of time will not diminish our resolve to deny refuge to such individuals." Geiser is currently not in custody and can appeal his case to the Board of Immigration Appeals [official website] in Washington, DC.
In 2008, the US Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit revoked [JURIST report] Geiser's US citizenship because he had obtained it illegally. The DOJ alleged [complaint] that the US government mistakenly granted him a visa in 1956 and then citizenship in 1962 without knowledge of his affiliation with the Nazi regime. In 2006, a district court judge ordered the revocation [opinion, PDF] of Geiser's citizenship, writing that it was legally necessary [8 USC s. 1451] because the citizenship was based on a visa he was ineligible to receive [Refugee Relief Act of 1953 s. 14]. The DOJ's Human Rights and Special Prosecutions Section (HRSP) [official website] handles cases, including Geiser's, aimed at denaturalizing or deporting former Nazis who participated in wartime persecutions.


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MASSENA — A Massena teen was arrested Tuesday on federal child pornography charges.
Tyler Hargrave, 19, was charged connection with an indictment for the transportation, receipt, and possession of child pornography, announced United States Attorney Grant C. Jaquith.
Hargrave was arrested by Homeland Security Investigations special agents and New York State Police at his home in Massena.
He appeared in federal court in Syracuse was ordered detained in custody without bail pending a hearing scheduled for Friday, Jaquith's office said.
If convicted, Hargrave faces a mandatory minimum term of five years and a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison, a fine of up to $250,000 and a term of supervised release of at least five years and up to life, as well as mandatory registration as a sex offender, the U.S. attorney's office said.
This case is being investigated by U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), and the New York State Police and is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Sahar L. Amandolare.
Has been arrested in the past on child pornography charges. See story for more details about that incident.

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The Republican Party Reapers, Hannity,Limbaugh,Morris,Luntz.
These four characters are inflicting irreversible damage to the Republican Party.
As the November elections continue to get closer, these four characters are inflicting irreversible damage to the Republican Party that goes well beyond the presidential election.They are literally destroying the Republican Party as a political party able to win a presidential election.This process began with the nomination of John Mc Cain as the republican nominee for the 2008 election.John Mc Cain, a moderate republican was fiercely opposed by the extremist wing of the Party that was starting to gain strength within the base and staging a vociferous revolt against the establishment ,and the moderates and even liberals that still existed in the GOP .Their power grew even more with the gamechange move made by Mc Cain in chosing Sarah Palin as his running mate.The candidate who had been a moderate republican able to work with democrats in the senate in a bi partisan manner was forced to abandon many of his previous positions as he did on immigration and move far right to appease his detractors and unify the party towards the presidential election.Mc Cain lost the election because of many reasons, the gamechange move backfired since Sarah Palin was great for the base but was also obviously not ready for primetime, he lost much of the hispanic vote Bush had due to his abandonment of comprehensive immigration reform and his move towards what is seen as anti hispanic policies, and because the economy was crumbling not only here in the US but also potentially the world over, the party in power would inevitably be blamed and it is hard to imagine how he could have won the election against any Democratic candidate.And here is where the disaster unraveled. The republican establishment was unable to take the reigns back and articulate why the election was lost, they simply went into hiding and allowed for the tea partiers and the extremists to become the sole rulers of the base and the party at the same time as they were being instigated and aroused by the people that make up the title of this article.
Rush Limbaugh
And here comes Romney obtaining a Pirric victory in the primaries
Just as it had happened four years ago in the case of John Mc Cain,Romney who had certainly not been an extreme conservative was forced to move so far to the right in order to win the peimaries that when these were over he had lost any possibility of triangulating or move to the center as it has always been necessary to win a national election. And so he became the candidate of the twenty million or so Rush Limbaugh/Sean Hannity audience.These people make up the majority within the republican party base but are a minority compared to the voting population of the country,a country that is arguably center right in its majority, , but with an emphasis on the "center " part of that which the extremists fail to realize , because of their ideological isolation and their preaching to the choir.And as reality begins to show them that whole voting blocks are abandoning them left and right , what do these geniuses of political strategy start calling for?They argue the party must keep moving further to the right wherever possible which is not much , or stand their ground where they'll fall off the map if they move any further. And how do they articulate these views?I'll explain next........
First is Frank Luntz's foolish theory
He is convinced and has convinced the simpletons that run the party that political victories can be achieved merely and solely through the skillful use of words and language.His theory is based on some successes obtained by republicans in certain particular instance, for example using the words energy exploration instead of oil drilling and death tax instead of estate tax.He believes this will extrapolate to an entire political campaign and victory can be achieved by using the right words and language no matter how lousy a campaigner your candidate is. Reality is showing us otherwise.
Dick Morris is a little bit of a mystery to me.
Sometimes I wonder if he may be a Clinton undercover agent or a mole.Only because he is extremely intelligent has great political knowledge and the capability of seeing the political events and reality better than most strategists and analysts.So i have come to the conclusion that the reason he is driving the republicans straight to the political abyss is because he just doesn't care that they'll lose the election and disappear as a viable party. There has to be only one thing on his mind, to sell books to the same twenty million Hannity/Limbaugh audience we mentioned before.He is whipping out several books every year and making a fortune with it.And his online business is also bringing him some pretty hefty dough.
Dick Morris
Sean Hannity has turned into a caricature of himself
I started listening to Sean Hannity about twelve years ago, I still listen to him , but it is not possible to listen to him for long periods of time any more.He has morphed into a caricature of the person he was .His used to be a very entertaining and varied show. he was always a conservative but he was able to carry on a conversation and talk about different topics.Not any more, he is unable to go a few seconds without ranting and raving against anything and everything democrat.Sean is as he always says is more of a conservative than a republican,so I guess in the back of his mind if the republican party goes by the way side maybe a true national conservative party will emerge as an alternative to the democratic party which for him it's a positive outcome.
The right wing talk shows.
Rush Limbaugh the present day KING maker.
What to say about Rush,he is the king of talk radio, and at this particular moment in time a de facto ruler of the republican party.Rush says who is or is not worthy of being a true republican , and if he deems you a RINO it's time for you to consider a career change.The base of the republican party and the tea party take their marching orders from the midday mogul, and his ego is so large that whether Romney wins or loses is a minor consideration compared to the fact that the Rush Limbaugh show continues to be number one in the ratings.
Republicans lie. Democrats lie. End of story. If lying is to make our decision on a party, there is no decision. They both do it. The moral of the story don't listen to these guys- they're extremists. But then we need to shut off our mainstream media as well because it's tainted with lies as well.
It is actually quite unbelievable that people actually believe the poison that spews forth from the mouths of those bigots. What is even more amazing is that so many conservatives refuse to repute them. You are absolutely right about how they are killing the republican party. That may be a good thing. Unless they can get their ideas together, republicans servew no useful purpose.
Now see, thats part of the problem. Too many folks think of politics as 'whose side are you on anyway?'. It isn't a game, and it's not about winning. Its about having a governance system that enables us to do what is right for the people collectively, and for the States collectively; in a fair and equitable way.
As long as we keep thinking 'win at any cost' (as many do in games) it won't change, and the country as a whole suffers for it.
I gave up a while back and I'm pretty sure these and the rest of the talking heads don't get it. It's about them just like the two parties.
I don't care who wins because nothing will change. There will be more regulation to protect big business, the Fed will do what it wants, and taxes will increase.
The system will be milked until it collapses and all the politicians and talking heads will be fine while the people pay the price once again.
I'm all for doing whatever is need to undo both the Democrat and Republican parties. Partisan politics is destroying the country, and it is time to advance forwards to a more sophisticated concept, a balanced representation of the People and the States, with a justice system not controlled by partisan viewpoints.
These are the major culprits, but let's not forget the next level of collaborators like,Mark Levine,Ann Coulter,Glenn Beck,Michael Savage, Hugh Hewitt,Bob Grant,Laura Ingraham ,Michelle Malkin, they are also helping to chip away at the Grand Old Party.
Once upon a time when Rush was new and Reagan in power I used to vote for Republicans. Then I was challenged on my belief in Rush so I started fact checking. Oops, you need faith not facts.
I hope that if Repubs lose big this year they might return to reality, push out their extremist Tea Partiers, and offer something new. Doesn't seem likely
I am not in agreement about your assessment, but I am glad you took a stab at it. Good article-opinion piece. Voted up because it kept my interest


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The Ministry of Education, Youth and Culture's National Policy for the Management of HIV/AIDS in schools is ready for dissemination to the island's schools.
The policy, which received final approval on January 6, 2002, is aimed at instilling non-discriminatory attitudes towards persons with HIV/AIDS, whether staff or student. It also focuses on protecting the right of the individual to be in an educational institution and ensuring that there is balance in protecting persons who might be at risk because of contact.
It further provides guidelines for institutions on the treatment of students and school personnel infected with HIV/AIDS and promotes the use of universal precautions in all potential infectious situations.
The Policy will also ensure that there is the provision of systematic and consistent information and educational material on the disease to students and school personnel throughout the system. It also provides for non-disclosure of persons' HIV/AIDS status.
At a recent retreat of the Ministry of Education held to review the Ministry's response to the HIV/AIDS epidemic, Bertrand Bainvel a representative of the United Nations Children's Fund UNICEF, in noting the prevalence of the disease in Jamaica and the world at large, declared that children were one of the most adversely affected groups.
He said the high prevalence of the disease among adults meant that many more Jamaican children would have to "live with the horror of watching one or both parents die from the disease. HIV/AIDS has already turned their lives upside down," Mr. Bainvel lamented.
Local statistics show that HIV/AIDS is the second leading cause of death in children ages 1-4 years, while an estimated 5,125 children under the age of 15 are orphaned through the loss of a mother or both parents.
Continuing, Mr. Bainvel pointed out that raising awareness on HIV/AIDS issues is a universally difficult one and talking about sex and sexuality is difficult, especially for parents of adolescents. He however stated that adults had a responsibility to impart knowledge on HIV/AIDS to children.
Mr. Bainvel noted that whereas an estimated 22,000 persons in Jamaica are now living with the disease, over two million are not, making it an opportune time to "care and to act" as "it is important to make an effort to impact the unaffected group."
Turning to the impact of the policy on the management of HIV/AIDS in schools, he said the policy "represents an important landmark," noting that its implementation would affect and benefit a total of 700,000 teachers and students across the island. It has been estimated that there are 500 teachers in the system that may be carrying the disease.
He however, noted that an intersectoral approach was important, as fighting HIV/AIDS requires courage, strength and leadership to tackle the disease and the attendant stigma, as ignorance often leads to persons being ostracized and ultimately embarrassed.
Coordinator for HIV/AIDS education in the Education Ministry, Mavis Fuller, in giving an overview of the policy, said the epidemic represented a global challenge with accompanying social consequences such as the rise in orphanhood.
She said this problem would become more acute with the next generation with an increase in homes headed by children who might turn to prostitution to eke out a living.
Statistics reveal that half of all persons infected are between the ages of 15 and 24, with the infection rate being five persons per minute; furthermore Jamaica is third in the region in high incidences of HIV/AIDS infection. In 2002, every week, at least 12 persons died as a result of the disease; meanwhile girls in the 10-19 age groups are 2.5 times more likely to be infected than boys of the same group.
In terms of the distribution of the policy, Miss Fuller said a variety of methods would be used. An HIV/AIDS Response Team will oversee the dissemination of the policy in the regions using instructional material in the form of posters and a handbook.
There will also be workshops for Parent Teachers' Association Presidents, Board Chairpersons, Principals, Guidance Counsellors and Regional Directors. She said it was also hoped to have a number of Japanese volunteers involved to help with the dissemination of the information.
On the matter of peer leaders to effect behavioral change, Ms Fuller said a number of initiatives have been undertaken in this area. Support material prepared by Ashe incorporating the creative arts and the Youth at the Crossroads programme have been aligned to the Health and Family Life programme to encourage creative expression, meaningful interaction and participation. She further indicated that the Health and Family Life Education policy for schools is currently in the process of being reviewed.
In developing the legal framework of the HIV/AIDS Policy for schools, the Attorney General's Department paid keen attention to balancing the rights of individuals in society, both the affected and the unaffected. Miss Fuller further pointed out that the policy emphasizes maximum confidentiality; it states also that students who might be infected should not be expelled or dismissed as a result of their status.
The Coordinator said the effectiveness of the policy would be judged based on knowledge levels and to evaluate this pre and post tests would be administered. The effectiveness of the policy would also be evaluated based on the management of the disease within the education system by both administrators and educators. She however, pointed out that changes in attitudes present a much greater challenge for monitoring and evaluation.
Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Culture, Dr. Donald Rhodd, in his remarks, pointed out that the policy was the government's way of fighting the disease with the hope of ultimately curbing the spread of HIV through the promotion and systematic dissemination of information on the disease through personnel in the education system.
"Information, education and positive communication are the tools of our warfare against this scourge and I believe the Ministry of Education has a critical function in this process. I submit that it is the responsibility of the education sector to promote, encourage and facilitate behaviour change, opinion change and attitudinal change with respect to the disease," he stated.
Dr. Rhodd noted that current data suggests that the HIV/AIDS epidemic has been moving steadily into younger and younger population groups with 83 per cent of the reported cases being in the age groups 15 to 54 years and 50 per cent in the group 25 to 34 years.
He said since it takes five to 10 years for the progression from Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV infection) to AIDS it means that the latter group contracted the infection between the ages of 15 and 24 years with females being the more vulnerable group, getting infected four to six times more frequently than their male peers. Meanwhile in the age groups 25 to 44 years AIDS has become the leading cause of death in both males and females.
"This epidemic therefore targets young people, particularly young females,"Dr. Rhodd stated. He pointed out that the Caribbean AIDS crisis has "serious implications for Jamaica's labour supply and life expectancy as well as for the survival of its orphan citizens.
Furthermore, he pointed out that the region's economic growth in sectors such as health, education, tourism, agriculture and business is also being threatened.
Dr. Rhodd stressed that "While poverty and inequity have been suggested as major factors in the spread of the disease, HIV/AIDS is itself becoming a threat to the economic growth of small island economies like Jamaica" and serious reductions in productivity can be expected if the infection rates are not controlled.
Turning to estimates from the Health Economic Unit of the University of the West Indies that predicts that in 2005 over six per cent of the gross domestic product in Jamaica could be lost to HIV/AIDS and savings decline by more than 25.3 per cent in that same year, Minister Rhodd said it was against this background coupled with the knowledge of the potential of the country's youth that the Government has given its full support to the policy. "This is a section of the population that we must reach with the message about HIV/AIDS and the potential damaging effect for the sustainable development of the future Jamaica," he said.
He pointed out that on a whole HIV/AIDS causes the overall regional economy to suffer in a variety of ways; this is due to higher demand for medical care, premature payments from pension funds and loss of tax revenue among other financial burdens. While noting that there was much more to be done, Dr. Rhodd said through partnerships it was possible to achieve the objectives.
Funding to support the activities in the dissemination of the policy has been obtained from the UNICEF and the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
The Ministry of Education, Youth and Culture's National Policy for the Management of HIV/AIDS in schools is ready for dissemination to the island's schools.


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Doug Naylor: "Three words to describe Red Dwarf X? I'll give you four: Back. To. Its. Best"
The sci-fi sitcom's showrunner talks to David Brown about series ten, the Dwarf's new young fanbase, and leaving the BBC
What can we expect from this new series of Red Dwarf?
It's a throwback, really, to the series that were made in the mid-90s: the four boys on Red Dwarf. It's character-based comedy, similar to those middle series that were aired on BBC2.
Why did you go back to a live studio audience – did you feel that the Back to Earth mini-series in 2009 worked less well without the laughter?
The situation with Back to Earth was that we had to play with the hand we were dealt. That isn't to denigrate Back to Earth, because there were a lot of great things about it. But it wasn't necessarily what we'd have chosen if we'd been given any choice.
Originally, the idea was that Dave wanted to celebrate Red Dwarf's 20th anniversary and the actors were going to be in costume introducing some clips. But it evolved, and I don't think the people who put the budget together realised how expensive it is to start Red Dwarf up from scratch because, of course, we didn't have any sets at that point at all.
And so, we were forced to go down a particular path, which meant we couldn't afford the studio audience. In fact, we couldn't really afford any sets either. In the end, we had two-and-a-half sets. I mean, people look at Back to Earth and think it looks like the most expensive and sumptuous episode ever. It looks like there was a ton of money thrown at it, but that's just the brilliance of the direction and the visual effects, I'm afraid.
And it's not necessarily what's good for the comedy, because the boys hated doing all that green-screen work. So the day after it was broadcast – and, of course, it was very successful – I said that if we were going to do it again, I'd want a proper set and audience back, please.
Plus, I didn't want to write 23-minute episodes because Red Dwarf episodes are quite complicated – with 23 minutes you end up having to spread the story over several episodes. I don't think it's as satisfying as getting a whole story in one episode. Basically, this time around, all the things I wanted we've got.
There's still an appetite for Red Dwarf – didn't those 2009 episodes get three million viewers?
Yes, and it was repeated over the Easter weekend. If you aggregate all three shows and add the Making Of documentary, the actual figure you end up with is 11 million. It beat BBC2, which is absolutely unheard of for a non-terrestrial channel, which was just amazing.
Also, lots of Red Dwarf fans didn't know it was on. Even now, a couple of years later, fans say to me: "What? I've never heard of it." So, that's very bizarre.
Have there been any approaches by the BBC since then to resurrect it?
I think you can probably guess! Of course, BBC2 is where the whole thing started and obviously we want to get the biggest possible audience we can. But no, the BBC hasn't approached us.
The last one we did with them was series eight, which got eight million and was the most successful series we've ever done. And then we wanted to do a film, which took so long not to get anywhere! We were constantly promised that the money was there, or about to be there, and we were sent to places all over the world from Austria to Australia to look at locations.
I think I did 35 rewrites of the script. I was asked to make the movie look more expensive because, at one point, the budget went up to close to £20 million. Then I was asked to rewrite it again to bring it down so it would only cost £8 million. We should have tried to make something for £3 million and it would probably have got made. But that didn't happen and neither did the movie.
Then we stepped off the TV merry-go-round and once you're off, it's hard to get back on. I totally understand the channel controllers who want to encourage the next generation and who say, "We don't want you old farts back again, although we enjoyed you while you were here. And quite honestly, we don't know if the people who used to watch your show will still watch." But I think Back to Earth proved that the Red Dwarf fanbase is still there.
And bizarrely we've got a whole new generation because the show's been repeated on Dave.
Craig Charles told me he gets young people coming up to him and talking about episodes that were made in the late 80s…
Often before they were born! It's bizarre. I went on holiday with some friends and they had an eight-year-old son. All he did for the entire holiday was watch Red Dwarf on his dad's iPhone. I'm on holiday, trying to relax and all I can hear is the flipping Red Dwarf theme tune.
In retrospect, do you think the fact that the movie didn't get made was probably for the best? When you watch the episodes with the studio audience, it's almost like the cast can time their gags better. Is it a more natural fit on TV?
I think that's absolutely right. Once we had the budget for the movie, I wanted to do what the Marx Brothers did, which was to take their scripts on the road to test them out with an audience and then film them. So they knew where the laughs were and then they replicated their performance in front of the audience on film. And I thought that was the clever, smart thing to do because there is an extra energy in front of an audience.
No matter what you say to an actor, you can't make them truly scared in the way that an audience makes them scared. They know that if they don't perform on the night, the scene won't ever work. So they all just raise their game in a way that they find much more difficult if they're in front of green-screen for 12 hours.
Are the cast always willing to jump back on board?
Absolutely, yes. We have such a good time. It is one of the hardest comedies to make though. I mean, poor Robert Llewellyn [Kryten] – if he were to eat while in costume it would completely mess up his lips. So he chooses not to and has these energy shakes, which he drinks through a straw. So he has the mask, which does terrible things to his eyes and skin. And then he'll go off and have a curry with Craig in the evenings and says that he's still managed to put on weight by the end of the shoot. It's so unfair!
So you've got the costumes and the miniatures, some green screen and complex stories thrown in. It's hard, and everyone accepts that it's hard. But it's also great fun.
I know the visual effects have become more sophisticated over the years but, for me, the best scenes are always in the bunkroom, where you see the loneliness of the situation these characters face.
We've got back to that core with this series. It'd probably be quite a hard sell these days, though, if you went in and pitched a science-fiction comedy. You're halfway out the door already. People hate that idea.
Plus it's just four blokes, no women, no aliens or monsters – and a lot of it's about loneliness and your life slipping by. No one would buy that. But that's what we've got back to: that feeling of trying to make something of your life when there's not very much there.
There's a story where Lister has an accidental love triangle with two female dispensing machines. And it's a situation where you think, "Oh my god, that probably would happen in that environment, where even the dispensing machines are lonely!"
Do you feel that Red Dwarf is strongest when it looks at these little strategies the characters employ to keep themselves sane?
Yes, but occasionally you can have a big plot. You can do a Tikka to Ride, the one in which it turned out that JFK shot himself. And there's a big one in this series, in show three. Most of the series is set on Red Dwarf, but that has an expansive interior set. So it'll be interesting to see the reaction to that.
Finally, can you give me three words that you think sum up this series?
I can give you four. Back. To. Its. Best.
The new series of Red Dwarf begins on Thursday 4 October on Dave


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Here's How Much Your Technical Skills Are WorthFebruary 28th, 2014 | Articles, Hiring Resources, Job Search | No Comments »
Feel like you're underpaid? You're not alone. A study conducted by the American Psychology Association found that 46 percent of Americans feel they aren't adequately compensated. Whether this gripe is founded in real disparity or unfounded assumptions, the results provide a valid question: do you know the market value of your skills? If not, you're missing out on a valuable bargaining chip.
Most people are in the dark about the true market value ascribed to their technical skills. They often have an unreliable idea about the industry norm (from previous jobs or polling their peers) but with such a limited sample size, salaries can easily get overinflated or undervalued.
Plus, technical skills don't exist in a vacuum. Geographic location and the prevalence of a given skill in the market can make exact numbers harder to peg.
So where do you begin?
Before you put each technical skill under a microscope, take a glance at the big picture. CNN Money releases an annual list of the Best Jobs in America which provides the median national salary for every position included. As of 2013, the list included 9 IT positions within the top 25 job categories:
- Software Architect – $121,000
- Software Developer – $88,700
- IT Configuration Manager – $95,800
- User Interface Engineer – $92,100
- Database Administrator – $88,800
- Video Game Designer – $72,000
- Telecommunications Network Engineer – $85,900
- Information Assurance Analyst – $95,700
- Applications Engineer – $87,000
And those aren't the only positions included. At least 15 other IT occupations are on the list and a cursory look at yours can give you an idea of your median compensation. From there, you can begin to map out what your technical skills can garner based on region and individual demand.
Regional Numbers
Where you are on the map makes a difference and there are a few tools to find out the median market value of your skills. Monster has a Salary Wizard application that uses statistics cultivated by Salary.com to provide job seekers with a salary average based on where they live.
All that's needed to chart your regional market value is your general job title (cut out any niche jargon) and the city where you work. With those two parameters, you match your responsibilities with a given position and see the bell curve plotting out salaries. The interface is simple enough that you can quickly find how your salary stacks up to those in your area and any other U.S. city.
Technical Skills
Narrowing down what each technical skill should earn is a bit more complex. With the speed that new technologies emerge and others fade into obsolescence, technical skills are one of the least predictable conditions when calculating your market value. CIO periodically releases lists of top technical skills. Whether its non-certified IT skills that are growing in demand or the top programming skills that will get you hired, CIO provides growth index and average salaries through industry reports.
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I watched The Soloist tonight and it was a great movie. Robert Downey Jr is a wonderful actor. I have liked him in ALL his recent movies and look forward to the ones coming out. I also really enjoy Jamie Foxx as a musician in movies. He does an excellent job in this movie and especially in the movie Ray. I got frustrated every so often because of Jamie's character. It's like you want the best for him and accepting that this is as good as it gets is difficult. Overall I liked this movie and the message in it.
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In the midst of a "new dawn" of optimism in South Africa, the country's leaders must focus on turning the country's fortunes around. Priority must be given to raising the economic growth rate. All other issues are secondary. The National Development Plan (NDP) has set a GDP growth target of over 5% per annum for the country to be able to meet its economic, social and political objectives. Only in this way can unemployment, inequity and poverty be reduced on a maintainable basis.
One of the key sectors is the electricity generating sector. Electricity is necessary for economic growth. The country must reindustrialise. The mining and the industrial sector have been static and shown little growth for many years. Since 1986, the mining sector share of GDP has fallen from about 13 to just 7%. The industrial secondary sector's share of GDP has fallen from 30 to 19%. These sectors also supply over 60% of the country's exports.
South Africa needs to maximise sustainable electricity supply growth to support higher economic growth rates, particularly in energy intensive sectors. Electricity generation must offer investors long term security of supply at the lowest possible economic cost.
Secondly, it is necessary to assess the country's assets. South Africa has a treasure chest of natural, mineral and human resources. Its commodities are still considered to be among the richest in the world. It has poor hydro potential and at this stage little gas or oil.
The country is richly endowed with the two most efficient energy storage systems namely coal and uranium. It is estimated that the country has more than a trillion rand of each of these assets buried in the ground ready for use at low cost using human skills and abilities that this country already has in abundance.
Thus, the fundamental issue is to provide a reliable and secure supply of electricity at the lowest price to the economy to support reindustrialisation, mining, development and economic growth.
Eskom has a legal and moral obligation in terms of its mandate to supply secure electricity at the lowest possible cost to business to foster economic development. Eskom's image and reputation is tarnished. However, it remains a jewel in South Africa's asset crown. It needs to urgently review its governance, management and strategic structures. It should however be recognised as a key resource. The power utility's professional human resources remain, without question, leaders in their respective fields. They are the ones who kept the lights burning while facing many difficulties and challenges.
Eskom cannot remain the sole generator and distributor of electricity going forward into perpetuity. In the foreseeable future, it must remain a primary supplier with a focus to supply secure reliable electricity at the lowest economic cost to industry and business.
It needs to be restructured into two or three entities focusing on generation, transmission and distribution. All units should be set up as public-private independent enterprises. It is essential to build a restructured utility, which with its parts, can fully meet its original primary mandate.
Business and government should work together to achieve this objective. Independent power producers have an important role to play. It is necessary that they become major efficient suppliers of electricity to the country with a growing market share.
The final requirement is to evaluate carefully the long term economic impact of the available alternatives sources of energy for electricity generation. This requires a hardnosed economic assessment of the economic impact of current plans. This assessment should be based on the envisaged plans to completion over a full thirty-year period rather than marginal incremental impacts which do not reflect the true ultimate situation. This is a major separate exercise and will become a key guideline to any strategy and plans to restructure Eskom and the energy sector.
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Sniper ballistics calculator for the military? There's an App for that!
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You see that phone up there? That's believed to be HTC's next big thing — its new flagship phone, if you will. You know what we know beyond that? A whole lotta nothin'. There's no code name to refer to it as, no leaked specs list to see, no early appearances on any foreign retail sites to poke fun at.
Outside of this render that leaked out a few weeks ago, this thing pretty much doesn't exist — except it totally does exist, given that some ridiculously attentive gadget geek nabbed the above spy shot of it while riding around on the subway.
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Drama Quorum Seminar Series: Margherita Laera | Wed 30 Nov | 6pm | QMUL Mile End Campus
Continuing our themes of capital and imperialism, we welcome Dr. Margherita Laera for a seminar entitled 'A Theatre of/for Europe: Giorgio Strehler and the Dream of a United Continent'.
English PGR Seminar Series: David Nowell-Smith | Thu 1 Dec | 5.15pm | Lock-keeper's Cottage, QMUL Mile End Campus
Dr. Nowell-Smith is Senior Lecturer in the School of Literature, Drama and Creative Writing at UEA, his main interest being in philosophical poetics. His talk is entitled 'Eight Theses on Poiesis'.
Spoken Word with PEACH | Wed 1 Dec | 7-9pm | Drapers Lounge, QMUL Mile End Campus
PEACH is hosting the first Spoken Word Open Mic event of the year this Thursday in Drapers Lounge with professional poets: Kat Francois and Chris Redmond!
Critical Solace – A guest | Mon 5 Dec | 6-7pm | Birkbeck Centre for Contemporary Literature
Our very own David James is giving a special visiting lecture at Birkbeck entitled 'Critical Solace'. The talk relates to work that David has recently been undertaking into the consolotary powers of literature, funded by a Leverhulme Research Prize.
For more SED events see our calendar here
Jobs & Paid Internships
Development Officer | Young Vic | £25,500 – £27,500 | Deadline: Monday 5 December
The Young Vic are looking for a Development Officer to join their busy fundraising team with writing experience and a strong interest in the arts for a primarily research based job.
Opportunities & Volunteering
Student Media Conference | Weds 7 and Thu 8 Dec | QMUL, Mile End Campus
The Student Media Conference 2016 will feature a programme of talks and workshops from media industry professionals and recent alumni who were involved with Student Media during their time here. The event concludes with an evening networking sessions over drinks and nibbles.
Calls for Papers
None sent through to us this week.


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S.2400 - Field EMS Innovation Act113th Congress (2013-2014)
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Field EMS Innovation Act - Amends the Public Health Service Act to designate the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as the primary federal agency for emergency medical services (EMS) and trauma care.
Establishes the Office of Emergency Medical Services and Trauma (or Office of EMS and Trauma) within HHS. Gives the Office responsibilities related to emergency medical services and authorizes the Secretary of HHS to delegate additional responsibilities related to EMS.
Requires the Director of the Office to: (1) implement a national EMS strategy; (2) establish the EQUIP grant program to promote excellence, quality, universal access, innovation, and preparedness in field EMS; and (3) establish the SPIA grant program to improve EMS system performance, integration, and accountability, to ensure preparedness, to enhance oversight and data collection, and to promote standardization of certifications.
Defines "field EMS" to mean emergency medical services provided to patients (including transport by ground, air, or otherwise) prior to or outside a medical facility or other clinical setting.
Requires the Director to improve medical oversight of field EMS, including by: (1) promoting the development and adoption of national guidelines for medical oversight, and (2) convening a Field EMS Medical Oversight Advisory Committee.
Directs the Comptroller General (GAO) to study issues related to emergency medical care in field EMS.
Authorizes the Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to maintain, improve, and expand the National EMS Information System.
Sets forth reporting requirements relating to data collection and electronic health records.
Declares that the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) shall not be construed to prohibit certain exchanges of information between field EMS practitioners, hospital personnel, state EMS offices, and the National EMS Database. Requires the Secretary to establish guidelines for the exchange of information between field EMS practitioners and hospital personnel.
Authorizes the Director of the Office to make grants for the development, availability, and dissemination of field EMS education programs and courses that improve the quality and capability of field EMS personnel.
Requires the Director to conduct or support demonstrations projects relating to alternative dispositions of field EMS patients.
Amends title XI (General Provisions, Peer Review, and Administrative Simplification) of the Social Security Act to include field EMS as a model for testing by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation.
Amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Secretary to conduct research and evaluation relating to field EMS through the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) and the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation.
Requires the Director of AHRQ to establish a Field EMS Evidence-Based Practice Center.
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) establish the Emergency Medical Services Trust Fund, and (2) allow taxpayers to designate a portion of any income tax overpayment and make additional contributions to finance such Fund.


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European equities
The question of Tomra's perplexing performance bonus
- Uber goes green
- Ride-sharing's electric delusion
- ESG without the 'S'
- Coronavirus as the ESG acid test
- What if solar has a utility-scale demand problem?
- Climate activists would be better off buying BP
- The electric vehicle carbon emissions debate
- Germany's spending finally. But how green is it?
- Why Extinction Rebellion is wrong about BlackRock
- Splits over Green QE are a sign of the times
- Silicon Valley reinvents Victorianism
- Holier than DOW
It's easy to score when you're moving the goalposts.
Zoopla's right moves on the home market
If the wider public likes to joke about estate agents in order to feel a bit superior, do property portals do the same? ZPG, owner of the Zoopla portal, does not – but some analysts almost think it should, writes Matthew Vincent. In a trading update this morning, ahead of its annual general meeting, ZPG simply said that in the three months to December 31 it "signed multiple new long-term portal listing and data services agreements with some of the UK's largest estate agents".
Asos fashions 28% sales rise
When does the alternative become mainstream? To dedicated followers of music, it never can and it never should – as those mourning the death of Mark E Smith of The Fall have been noting this morning (even his acclaimed 1985 album This Nation's Saving Grace was described as "just on the edge of the mainstream" by The Guardian). To dedicated followers of fashion, though, it's not a life-long distinction, writes Matthew Vincent. Especially not with online fashion pioneer Asos still trading on the Alternative Investment Market – but commanding the market value of a blue-chip FTSE 100 company.
Crest margins slip as London sales slow
Crest Nicholson shareholders: big-time winners, or small time-losers? It depends on whether you look at the housebuilder's absolute or relative return, writes Matthew Vincent. Crest's share price rose by 20 per cent in calendar year 2017, which is an extraordinary 12-month performance… until you realise that its rivals shares rose by an average of 43 per cent.
CMA says Fox/Sky deal 'not in public interest'
Good morning. Here is the news. Which could very likely soon not be news. But there is a chance that it might not be non-news. So, for now, it is very big news, writes Matthew Vincent. This morning the Competition and Markets Authority has sensationally ruled that the takeover of Sky by the Murdoch family's 21st Century Fox is not in the public interest because of its likely effect on media plurality in the UK.
Christmas delivers for Royal Mail
Breaking news alert: a private-sector company providing previously state-run services is not about to collapse, require refinancing, or pay massive bonuses to its former bosses… er, in fact, it has just reported a stronger than expected financial performance. Don't tell Jeremy Corbyn or John McDonnell. Yes, Royal Mail, the privatised logistics utility that the Labour party leadership and two-thirds of the population think should be renationalised, has issued a nine-month trading update slightly ahead of market expectations, writes Matthew Vincent.
Carillion questions over exec bonuses
Carillion's collapse and liquidation are set to have more repercussions today – and provoke more recriminations. Among the more astonishing facts to emerge yesterday was that not a single direct employee had been dismissed from the construction group. "Everyone is still on the payroll," said the Official Receiver on Monday – including, it would seem, former boss Richard Howson, who stepped down last July but will keep receiving his £660,000 salary and £28,000 of benefits until October.
Liquidators called in at Carillion
Carillion's journey from reporting "an encouraging start to the year", "new orders" and "increased revenue visibility", to a writing down of its construction contracts by £845m, to struggling with debt and unpaid suppliers, to entering compulsory liquidation has taken… just 258 days.
Bovis builds better balance sheet but fewer homes
Bovis Homes this morning became the latest housebuilder to update on its 2017 performance, emphasising its quality over quantity as it reported 3,645 completions, down from 3,977 in 2016. "There has been a step change in the quality of our homes delivered on completion and I'm pleased to see this reflected in our level of customer satisfaction which continues to improve," said Greg Fitzgerald, chief executive. Overall average selling prices increased 7 per cent to £272,000 (2016: £254,900k). There are total forward sales of 2,656 units with a value of £518m. Profits before tax, exceptional and one-off items are said to be in-line with management expectation. Bovis reports "excellent progress with balance sheet restructuring resulting in a £145m year end net cash balance".
M&S sales fall, Tesco's festive rise
Marks and Spencer's latest innovations in clothing and food show it is still trying to be all things to all people, writes Matthew Vincent. This week, it launched an eclectic plus-size women's fashion range called 'Curve', while at the same time proposing customers lunched on an ascetic vegetarian dish, called 'Cauliflower Steaks' (yes, basically two slices of the low-calorie vegetable in a lemon drizzle, costing £2.50). This morning's third quarter trading update suggests M&S needs the curvature to sell more than the cauliflower.
Persimmon tops out 2017 with 9% sales rise
Finding it hard to get back to work, after the festive break? Then just imagine how Jeff Fairburn, Persimmon's chief executive, feels. On New Year's Eve, he received the first £50m chunk of his controversial £110m bonus. Another 150 executives were due to share some £400m. It's not likely to make any of them feel a need to leap out of bed this freezing January morning, is it? Or, as Numis prefers to express it, it could lead to problems with senior management retention.
Debenhams sales decline, Fat Cat Thursday
Still got the back-to-work blues? What's wrong with you? It might only be January 4, but the City's finest have already successfully implemented – or partly waived – 1.7m paragraphs of new Mifid II regulations, and earned as much as the average employee does all year, writes Matthew Vincent. And it's almost the weekend again!
Christmas chill warms Next sales
Next always seems to go first in reporting what's happening to retail sales, writes Matthew Vincent. This is perhaps nominally appropriate – and moderately helpful to rivals. In early January 2017, the clothing chain was first to forewarn that rising inflation would hit consumer spending – knocking £948m off its own market capitalisation, but making it easier for Marks & Spencer and others to break their own bad news later on. In 2018, however, it may be easier to be Next than next.
Let the star content wars begin
Thursday December 14 will go down in history as the day that the Walt Disney Company wrote a new chapter in the history of a once feared empire, and settled the destiny of one who was taught to wield mysterious power by a wise and wizened old master. But enough of Star Wars, Luke Skywalker and his mentor Yoda, writes Matthew Vincent. In other news, Disney is buying the entertainment assets of the 21st Century Fox empire, and deciding the destiny of James Murdoch, who had run the business for his father: the legendary media mogul Rupert.
Dixons Carphone profits fall 60%
Customers are used to be being put on hold by retailers. Retailers are less used to being put on hold by customers, writes Matthew Vincent. But that is exactly what has happened to Dixons Carphonethis year: customers decided to put their mobile phone upgrades on hold, refusing to choose expensive new models, and forced the electricals retailer to ring up a profit warning.
Unibail-Rodamco's $25bn Westfield shopping spree
Did you think Local Shopping REIT selling 142 retail properties for £19.3m was dealmaking? No, that's not property dealmaking. Did you think UK shopping centre owner Hammerson offering £3.2bn for rival Intu was proper dealmaking? No, it's really not. Unibail-Rodamco, the largest commercial property company in Europe, buying Westfield Corporation for $24.7bn. Now that is property dealmaking, writes Matthew Vincent.
BAE gets £5bn Qatar order boost
Theresa May is not the only one to secure a political deal in the nick of time, and breathe a sigh of relief, writes Matthew Vincent. Charles Woodburn, chief executive of BAE Systems has managed no less a negotiating feat, but in the Middle East rather than Europe: finalising a £5bn order from Qatar for 24 Typhoon fighter jets – a deal that will safeguard British jobs and ensure UK production of the aircraft into the mid-2020s.
Hammerson goes Christmas shopping for Intu in £3.4bn deal
Carillion's full-year trading statement was always going to be the news this morning, whether it happened or not, writes Matthew Vincent. And those betting on further falls in the stricken construction group's shares probably had money on "not". In fact, as of last night, Carillion's own financial calendar still said: "There is no event/s available for current selection" and the company had not confirmed to news websites that any announcement would be forthcoming today.
Thomas Cook suffers Spanish price war, Budget day, Whitman to quit HP
Thomas Cook, the FTSE 250 tour operator, has been offering so called Black Friday discounts a few days early, according to tabloid newspaper bargain hunters, writes Matthew Vincent. And, given every Friday from now until May is forecast to be largely black from 3:00pm to the following 2.55pm, one can see the appeal of £200 off a sunshine break. But such early price cutting is normally a warning sign, according to broadsheet newspaper profit-warning hunters. So does it mean red ink, rather than black, for the company?
EasyJet's last call for McCall
EasyJet boss Dame Carolyn McCall is presenting her last set of annual results this morning – before she leaves the budget airline for broadcaster ITV, writes Matthew Vincent. So this is the last time she will have to endure aeronautical puns and metaphors in every single report of the company's numbers. That said, with some reports suggesting she's heading to the departure gate with £5m in salary and shares, she may not mind that at all. So, Opening Quote is happy to offer both treatments/(final) approaches.
William Hill books 30% US growth
Bookmaker William Hill is fancied to extend a recent run of good results, writes Matthew Vincent. Analysts at Investec reckon the FTSE 250 group's low level of hedging on the recent boxing match between Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor will have helped it to outperform rival Ladbrokes Coral.


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US President Trump orders probe into China's trade practice
Washington: US President Donald Trump has directed the US Trade Representative (USTR) Robert Lighthizer to examine the so-called China's intellectual property practices, despite worries about potential harms to China-US trade ties.
"Ambassador Lighthizer, you are empowered to consider all available options at your disposal," Trump said at the White House before signing an executive memorandum authorizing Lighthizer to examine the issue, reports news agencies.
The USTR will determine "whether to investigate any of China's laws, policies, practices or actions" that "may be harming American intellectual property rights, innovation or technology development" under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, according to the memorandum released by the White House.
If Lighthizer decides to go ahead with an investigation, the US would first consult with China and the investigation process could take as long as a year, senior administration officials told reporters.
"This will be one of USTR's highest priorities, and we will report back to the President as soon as possible," Lighthizer said on Monday in a statement.
While it's not clear whether or when Lighthizer would launch Section 301 investigation into alleged China's IP practices, the move has raised grave concerns about potential bigger trade conflict between the two largest economies of the world.
China has urged the US to objectively evaluate Beijing's progress in protection of intellectual property rights (IPR) and resolve the differences with China through dialogue and consultation.
"With the increasingly interwoven interests between China and the US, a trade war will lead nowhere and neither side will win," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying said on Monday.
China has always attached importance to protecting IPR by formulating laws and regulations, cracking down on violations and raising public awareness of IPR, Hua said.
Section 301, once heavily used in the 1980s and the early 1990s, allows the US President to unilaterally impose tariffs or other trade restrictions against foreign countries. But the US has rarely used the trade tool since the WTO came into being in 1995.


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16th International Television Contest for Young Musicians 'Nutcracker' was held from 30 November to 7 December, 2015.
The Opening Ceremony of the 16th International Television Contest for Young Musicians 'Nutcracker' (30 November) and the Final round with direct SMS-vote (7 December) took place at the Tchaikovsky Concert Hall.
The Grand Opening concert featured the performances of famous musicians – Jurors of the Contest: Hansjörg Schellenberger, Dmitri Alexeev, Zakhar Bron, Vadim Eilenkrig, Mark Pekarski, Yi-Ping Yang – as well as the appearances of the former Contest laureates. The concert was accompanied by the Russian National Orchestra, conductor – Ayyub Guliyev.
The concerts were broadcast by the RUSSIA-KULTURA TV Channel.
The International Television Contest for Young Musicians 'Nutcracker' was founded in 2000 by the RUSSIA-KULTURA Television Channel and has been held annually ever since. The 'Nutcracker' is currently the only children's classical music contest in Russia broadcast on the television. Enjoying attention of a wide and diverse audience from professionals to classical music amateurs, the 'Nutcracker' has earned the reputation as one of the most prestigious music contests for children not only in Russia but worldwide.
The 'Nutcracker' is not only an opportunity to get an expert performance evaluation from the world-class professionals that represent the Jury. First of all, it is a unique chance for young musicians to stand out as they perform for the millions of television viewers. Moreover, Round III Finalists are honoured to perform on the stage of the prestigious Tchaikovsky Concert Hall with the Russian National Orchestra. Which means that the mere participation in the Contest may be a great start for a bright music career.
The Contest is held in three disciplines: 'Piano', 'Stringed Instruments', 'Wind & Percussion Instruments'.
In each nomination the prizes of the Contest are Gold, Silver and Bronze Nutcrackers – the figurines created by the world-famous artist Mikhail Chemyakin. The Audience Award is given according to the results of SMS-vote.
In 2015 the International Jury in each category was represented by: Dmitri Alexeev (UK – Russia), Lukas Barvinsky (Austria), Ekaterina Mechetina (Russia), Zakhar Bron (Germany – Russia), Alexey Vasilyev (Russia), Akito Tatsumi (Japan), Yi-Ping Yang (China), Hansjorg (Germany), Vadim Eilenkrig (Russia), Mark Pekarsky (Russia).
In 2015 the Contest acquired the International Board of Trustees that consists of famous musicians, cultural workers and patrons of art.
The Opening ceremony and the Final of 'The Nutcracker' Contest take place at the Tchaikovsky Concert Hall of the Moscow State Philharmonic Society, accompanied by the Russian National Orchestra (artistic director and chief conductor – Mikhail Pletnev). Live broadcast of the Opening concert and the Final with the running SMS-voting are provided by the RUSSIA-KULTURA Television Channel.
- Winners of the 16th 'Nutcracker' Contest
16th International Contest for Young Musicians 'Nutcracker' has ended
The closing ceremony of the 'Nutcracker' was both a festive and a worrying event for the contestants. Aged from 9 to 13, the previous week was not easy for them as they hardly had any breaks in their rehearsings and performances. Yesterday was the last try – all the participants knew they have already become Prize Winners, but still they fought hard for the golden 'Nutcracker'. Their performances were accompanied by the orchestra.
- Today is the day of the 'Nutcracker' Contest Final
The second round of the 'Nutcracker' is over
Dropping out of the competition on the eve of the final was dramatic not only for the musicians – it turned out to be a great discourage for those who support them and highly appreciate their mastery. Now it is turn for the TV-viewers to follow the performances – the 2nd round auditions in all the 3 categories will be broadcast 4 - 6 December.
- The 'Nutcracker' Finalists in 'Piano' have been announced


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Russians: U.S. Presidential Election susceptible to Fraud
Technology has two sides of a coin, it was built to make human's life easier and and simpler. But it also has its dark side, if we talk about crime. It also happens when it's applied in politics.
The technology usage was first applied in the election system called Voting Machines, built to ensure each voter is provided with a smooth, uncomplicated voting experience. The goal is to make the election process more accurate, more accessible and more user-friendly.
Until the Chief of Russia's Central Election Commission, Vladimir Churov said differently. The voting machines have not been designed to provide a receipt for voting or any documentary evidence of voters. The process is very much closed to the public while the operators of the machines have the opportunity to add or to drop votes in favor of one candidate or another.With no evidence at all!
However even with a receipt as evidence, there is always an open door to fraud. For instance, people can use it to sell the voice, but of course a paper ballot is a hard copy evidence when we want to see the real number counted for the votes.
Another fraud possibility comes from the hackers. The computer science and security experts stated that with equipment worth US$10 and limited knowledge of technology, someone could easily hack one quarter of the voting machines. We talk about The United States of America, the world's greatest democracy. And still can not ensure all the votes will be counted.
Another strong criticism came from Victoria Collier who claims that the voting machine has been outsourced to a handful of corporations that operate in the shadows. "The government officially agreed on the contract although the voting machine vendors refused to guarantee their products will work or not, or whether the machines will be fit to count the votes. So it is possible and reasonable to say that the voting machines are subject to manipulation."
Nobody ever questioned the oddity related to election technology. Even when the public found out that in the 2004 election, Kerry got only 38 percent in Ohio precinct, while the exit polls indicated that he should have received 67 percent. The official said that happened because of sampling error. Back in 2000, in Volusia precinct, Al Gore got minus 16,022 votes.
Due to the reasons above, it is obvious that even with international observer's present in a few states in the US, such as North Dakota, South Dakota, New Mexico, Missouri, and D.C, US elections are not guaranteed to be fraud-free ones.
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Funeral of murdered bride Michaela McAreavey today
Thousands are expected to attend a requiem mass today for the teacher killed in her hotel room on her honeymoon in Mauritius.
The body of Michaela McAreavey, who was killed in her hotel room last Monday in a luxury hotel on the island, was returned to Northern Ireland on Friday.
During the weekend several dignitaries including Stormont's First Minister, Peter Robinson, and his deputy, Martin McGuinness, visited her family home on the outskirts of Ballygawley, Co Tyrone.
Today's funeral, which is set to be one of the biggest ever held in Co Tyrone, will be led by Mr McAreavey's uncle Bishop John McAreavey. Among the mourners at St Malachy's church, Ballymacilroy, are expected to be the Primate of the Catholic Church of Ireland, Sean Brady,


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For the better part of an hour on the night of Feb. 7, citizens of the northeast Ohio city of Green walked to the podium and spoke, some of their voices shaking with fear and frustration.
They wrestled with what they were hearing from their elected officials: There was no stopping the construction of the NEXUS natural-gas pipeline through their community of 26,000.
"My biggest fear is my kids, my wife, myself," said Mark Loveland, who said the pipeline will pass within 100 feet of his house and 60 feet of his well. "Are we just going to give in?"
The council did in the end, voting 4-3 to accept a $7.5 million settlement from the pipeline developers in exchange for dropping a legal battle that Mayor Gerard Neugebauer said the city was bound to lose.
Similar discussions are happening across Ohio these days, and they all seem to be breaking the same way.
Also running out of options is Oberlin, another community in the pipeline's path that also must decide whether to drop its costly, and likely futile, legal battle.
"I'm angry," Oberlin Councilwoman Linda Slocum said in a Feb. 5 meeting. "I'm angry that a behemoth industry can chip away at local community and landowner opposition, dictating their 'take it or leave it or else' agreements and offering money to force its will on the people."
If there's a feeling of inevitability that the NEXUS pipeline is coming through Oberlin and Green, those in its path speak of other certainties. In the meeting in Green, residents predicted that their property values will decline. Their quality of life will be tarnished. But another fear looms over the others.
"My house is within the blast zone," said resident Elaine Selzer, 72. "I would be completely obliterated. Annihilated. Incinerated."
The industry is self-assured.
"Safety is at the forefront of everything we do as a company," the NEXUS website states. "Our dedication to continuously improve our operational safety practices stems from our relentless focus on protecting the people within the communities where we operate, our employees and the environment."
"According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, pipelines are the safest, most environmentally friendly, and most efficient and reliable mode of transportation for gas and hazardous liquids," states a fact sheet put together by the industry's trade group, the American Gas Association.
That fact sheet fails, it is worth pointing out, to include the rest of that Department of Transportation statement: "However pipeline accidents still happen — sometimes with tragic consequences."
Ohioans need to reach no further into the past than a few weeks for evidence of this, although fortunately without the tragic consequences.
At 2:30 a.m. on Jan. 31, a gas pipeline called the Seneca Lateral exploded in Noble County. The blast shook homes and started a fire that officials said could be seen miles away. No one was injured, but a section of forest burned.
Incidents like those, and the repeated spills and related environmental violations that have accompanied the ongoing construction of a similar pipeline in Ohio called the Rover, give residents ample reason to worry.
No one at the Feb. 7 meeting in Green seemed eager to accept the NEXUS settlement, least of all the mayor. Neugebauer said he was equally frustrated with state and federal regulators who paved the way for the pipeline despite citizens' concerns.
"We resent NEXUS, we resent the company that wants to make money at our expense," he told his constituents. "Right? We all share that anger."
City Councilman Rocco Yeargin is an Akron consumer-protection lawyer. He voted to accept the settlement but only, he said, because the fight was lost.
"I have always been one to stand up against powerful interests when they're steamrolling the vulnerable," he said. "The harshest thing we have to realize is that the pipeline is coming.
"All the advice we have received says it is inevitable."


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Two young boys were sentenced to five years of probation for sexually assaulting a female peer on Facebook live.
According to the Chicago Tribune, the teens will also be ordered to register as sex offenders for violating a 15-year-old girl in March 2017.
Judge Patricia Mendoza suggested she'd be seeking probation for the unidentified pair following their guilty pleas to a single child pornography charge in November, the outlet noted.
The victim and her mother were present in court as the sentence was handed down.
Prosecutors read a statement from the girl, in which she claimed the horrific incident "has very traumatically altered my life."
She added that as a result of the assault, she lost friends and was attacked by those she considered close to her online and in person.
"The worst part of this is being able to Google my name and seeing everything that happened to me," the statement said.
Following the incident, the victim's mother claimed the entire family had received threats from strangers. She said they were taunted online and in person and that people had been laughing at her daughter.
The teens offered apologies to their victim.
"I'm sorry for what I did and I will never do it again," one said in court.
The Chicago Tribune reported that prosecutors initially sought sentences for both perpetrators in prison facilities for juveniles.
Both spent four months in custody before being released with electronic monitors.
The judge noted that while the crimes committed are serious, she felt a lifetime as registered sex offenders would have more of an impact on the teens than a month behind bars.
"It's time for you gentlemen to start adjusting to your new life," she said.
As registered sex offenders, the teens will have to follow necessary treatment recommendations and register regardless of the county they live in.
After 10 years, both will be eligible to petition the court to be taken off the registry.
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Additional charges against the teens, including aggravated criminal sexual assault and the manufacturing of child pornography, were dropped when they entered guilty pleas in November.
The crime occurred in March 2017 when the victim was dropped off at her home in Lawndale by her uncle only to go missing shortly after.
The following day her family learned that a video showing the girl being gang raped was circulating online. They took screenshots and took them to the Ogden District police station.
At the time, authorities believed the girl was assaulted by around six men. In April, they narrowed it down to two.
A Third boy was charged in October but, as the Chicago Tribune noted, his case is still pending.


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Discussion in 'General Gallery' started by kelox, Jul 6, 2006.
Here is another from the National Cathedral
Dang! Yours are so good!
I hardly dare to show you mine now!
Though I have been planning to show mind for about three months... :er: ... but with all these good ones here sent in by you, I feel totally self-conscious about mine.
Nice shot Kelox. Good eye! But where's JM's shadow puppets?
I really love this.. I need to find me some spots like this to photograph!
Come to DC, we've got tons of cool places!
Beautiful use of light and shadow. Great capture.
thanks everyone!!!
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Ramat Eshkol, a housing project in northeast Jerusalem, was opened yesterday when Housing Minister Mordecai Bentov handed the keys to the apartments to their first residents. Some 96 persons moved into the apartments built on former Jordanian territory which had been unused. Mr. Bentov said the apartments, named for the late President Levi Eshkol, will become available at a rate of 100 to 150 new units per month until the target figure represents the first stage in the project under which 40,000 Jews will move into the new quarters and the restored Jewish Quarter of Jerusalem's Old City within three years.
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What is the BAR application descriptor file?
The BAR application descriptor file (or simply the application descriptor file), named the bar-descriptor.xml file , specifies the parameters for identifying, installing, and launching native applications on BlackBerry Tablet OS
The application descriptor file is an XML file with a structure defined by the Document Type Definition (DTD) for the application descriptor file. The root element in the application descriptor file is <qnx>. You nest all other XML elements within the <qnx> element.
All app projects require an application descriptor file. You configure things such as the:
- appearance and behavior of your application on the BlackBerry Tablet OS
- application name, author, and other descriptive information required for your application
- debug token to run on BlackBerry PlayBook tablets
- assets to include in the package for the application, such as icons, libraries, and images
- permissions required for the application, such as access the LED, camera, or access to files
If you create a project for your app in the QNX Momentics IDE, the application descriptor file is automatically created and packaged in the BAR file (.bar file) when you run a launch configuration. The IDE provides the Capabilities editor that lets you add and modify the information for the application using a tabbed user interface. Alternatively, you can edit the application descriptor file directly in the IDE or using another text-based editor.
If your preference is to work outside of the QNX Momentics IDE, for instance using command-line tools and text-based editors, you must manually create the application descriptor file and ensure that it is named bar-descriptor.xml. When you are ready to package your application into a BAR file outside of the IDE, you specify the name of the application descriptor file as one of the parameters in the blackberry-nativepackager command-line tool.


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What Is a Ju Ju Berry Tree?
Also known as Chinese date, common jujube (Ziziphus jujuba) is a deciduous tree or large shrub that has been in cultivation in China for more than 4,000 years. The tree grows to a height of between 15 to 30 feet, producing small, somewhat unremarkable yellowish white flowers and glossy, toothed leaves. The tree is primarily cultivated for its edible fruits, which resemble common dates (Phoenix dactylifera) when dried.
With their drooping habit and thorny branches, jujube trees have little ornamental value and are almost exclusively grown for their thin-skinned, white-fleshed drupes, which are a little over an inch long. Fresh fruits have smooth, red skin, with a crisp texture and applelike flavor, while dried fruits have a spongy texture and a datelike flavor. They contain high amounts of vitamin C. Like dates, jujube fruits have a hard stone in the center that must be removed prior to eating.
Jujube trees may be grown in U.S. Department of Agriculture hardiness zones 6 to 9, where they require a location with bright, all-day sunlight that is free from the shade of buildings or other trees. Jujube trees do best in a well-draining, sandy soil, though they will grow in less than ideal soils such as salty, alkaline or poorly draining soils. Mature jujubes have a good tolerance of drought, though regular watering will maintain better tree health.
Jujubes are rarely bothered by pests or diseases and will generally do just fine without regular fertilization. On established trees, growth can be encouraged with an occasional dose of a balanced fertilizer during the growing season. Pruning is not necessary, though cutting the tree back hard in the winter can help the tree to produce more fruits in the spring. Fruit drop may cause a mess and need to be cleaned up to keep the tree looking tidy.
Jujube cultivars include "Li," an early ripening tree that produces round fruits that are excellent for eating fresh; "Chico," a nearly round fruited variety that may be eaten fresh or dry; and "Sherwood," a cultivar from Louisiana that boasts a narrow, upright habit with dense, sugary fruits. Indian jujube (Ziziphus mauritiana) is a close relative of the common jujube, though Indian jujube prefers warmer climates. Indian cultivars include "Seo ber," a thick-skinned, large-stoned variety that keeps a long time in storage, and "Umran," a dark brown variety.
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Tonner Dolls Unveils DC Super Heroines @ Toy Fair 2011
Wow, I'm still wading through the massive amount of amazing collectibles encountered at the 2011 Toy Fair. While snooping for fantasy character tie-ins I got pretty much stopped dead in my tracks by the Tonner Doll Company's display of "DC Stars". The new line includes comic book super heroines Catwoman, Dove, Raven, Black Canary and a stunning Teen Titans Starfire in sizes from 13 to 17 inches. In addition there is a jaw dropping 22 inch version of Wonder Woman to compliment 2010's 13 inch model.
Tonner is renown for their beautifully rendered limited edition figures. Their licenses include the Harry Potter and Twilight franchises and my favorite Tim Burton's "Alice in Wonderland" characters. The company also has their own "Sinister Circus" characters with a nice creep factor for the gothically inclined.
Kenny P. and I agreed that we'd love to see Ms. Emilie Autumn and her Bloody Crumpets get the collector doll treatment. Think of the cool accessories – tea cups, rats and candelabra, stilts and some pirate gear for Maggot.
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Activision "Skylanders": Collectible Toys with Gaming Powers
Another really awesome experience at Toy Fair 2011 was getting a sneak peak at Activision's new "Skylanders, Spyro's Adventure" video game. Their booth was totally dedicated to debuting the game and featured giant replicas of the game pieces, including the familiar Spyro the flying purple dragon. Developed by Toys for Bob, the game is an imaginative and immersive adventure with puzzle, treasure hunt and battle components. What sets it apart from other games are it's collectible figures each representing a character from the virtual world. These beautifully rendered miniatures can be "put into play" by placing them on the circular "portal of power". Each has a unique set of abilities which can unlock different worlds or accomplish different tasks. Most importantly every toy figure has embedded tech which "remembers" its achievements inside the game and those level-ups and experiences travel with the toy.
Players can place a maximum of two characters at a time on the portal and play cooperatively or in battle mode. Characters exit and enter the game simply by placing or removing them from the portal base giving the player an opportunity to call in creatures as needed for their special masteries. It this manner game play varies endlessly based on which characters are in play, what tasks attempted and the level of each game pieces' achievements. For instance, a friend who owns a character you do not, may be invited over to help unlock a new level or complete a task.
There will be over 30 characters to collect and use in gameplay, including Terrafin, Chop Chop, Gill Grunt, Trigger Happy and Stealth Elf. The game is set for release in fall of this year and will ship with Spyro, 3 other characters and the portal base, which resembles a castle turret. The game is scored by movie composer Hans Zimmer but Activision opted for AC/DC's "Thunderstruck" as the soundtrack to the promo video. While aimed at a younger audience is not hard to believe older siblings and even parents will be charmed by the chance to pop a figure on the portal and take a trip to Skyland.
See PiercingMetal's Toy Fair 2011 Features here.
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Late Late Show Faves – Folkmanis Puppets @ Toy Fair 2011
Continuing our hunt for fantastical creatures at the February 2011 Toy Fair in New York City, PiercingMetal.com's Ken Pierce and I found ourselves surrounded by a menagerie of dragons, monsters, and even a pirate peering at us through the canopy of a magical forest. As it turned out they were all the exquisitely crafted puppets created by Folkmanis.
You may already know some of the company's characters from The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson. "CraigyFerg" often opens his show with hilariously unorthodox monologues delivered by several of Folkmanis' creatures. My particular favorite is the cuddly white bunny ("Sid") who drives the CBS censors wild with his foul language. Back in December 2009 the puppets took over the show entirely in celebration of the 1000th episode. Here's a look at some of them in their own habitat.
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Hexbugs Rule – OK!
New Yorkers may have already had enough of creepy crawlers this season, hosting our own convention of Bedbugs, but I think even the antsiest of city dwellers would make an exception for Innovation First's phenomenally fun line of micro robotic arthropods.
The company, known for it's educational Vex Robotics Systems used in upper grade classrooms recently expanded into the toy market with a series of ant, spider and crab replicates called Hexbugs. Each has a unique perambulation. Some are "free-ranging" little buggers guided solely by chance contact with their antennae, others can be controlled with a wireless mini remote, some react to sound and others to light. All are well built, run on watch batteries, and are mesmerizing in action.
The newest – smallest – addition to the product line are called Hexbug Nanos and they are my favorites. While you could allow them to skitter aimlessly and crazily along, adding the modular track system to the picture gives these little jitterbugs a more purposeful existence. Track configurations can be endlessly revised and added to, and there are many kits to select from. Choices include race tracks ("Gentlemen, start your thoraxes"), habitats and elevation spirals for building multilevel bug-scapes. Best of all is the "Bridge Battle" set where multiple Hexbugs compete to push each other over the side of a concave platform. Just introduced is the "glow in the dark" track series in matte black for you heavy metal fans.
The bugs themselves can be individually purchased, come in a variety of colors and finishes, and sport their own constellation based "ink". I could definitely see the more artistic minded going at these puppies with a paintbrush and some stickers to really customize their creature crew.
Thanks to the gang at the Innovation First's Toy Fair 2011 booth for giving PiercingMetal.com's Kenny Pierce and I an informative insider tour. We suggested a product demo on HSN or QVC around holiday time would make for blow out sales. Hexbugs top my gift list for my godson's up-coming birthday – 'cause I wanna play with them too.
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6 Southwest Louisiana Fashion Boutiques to Visit This Spring
Spring is here and you, like fashion forward women everywhere, are evaluating your wardrobe. Southwest Louisiana has several small fashion boutiques that cater to ladies who desire style and sophistication. These small boutiques carry the most up-to-date fashions with the added benefit of…Continue Reading


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Signature Medical Group (SMG), one of the largest physician-owned medical practices in Missouri, has announced that St. Charles Orthopaedic Surgery Associates will join the organization effective April 1, 2015.
St. Charles Orthopaedic Surgery Associates has two offices, located in O'Fallon and St. Peters, Missouri. The practice is comprised of six board certified orthopaedic surgeons and one board certified podiatrist: Emil A. DiFilippo; M.D., James E. Schaberg, M.D.; John B. Powell, M.D.; Anthony J. Berni, M.D.;Matthew P. Melander, D.O; Kevin J. Quigley, M.D. and Jeffery Boberg, D.P.M . St. Charles Orthopaedic Surgery and Associates has been providing care for more than 50 years to the St. Charles community. The physicians treat all aspects of orthopaedic care as well as the treatment of arthritis, bursitis, sports injuries and traumatic injuries.
Signature Medical Group is comprised of more than 140 multi-specialty private-practice physicians, providing orthopedic, OB/GYN, gastrointestinal, allergy, pediatrics, neurosurgery, colon and rectal surgery, podiatry, urology, surgical and dermatology services. Physicians at SMG's 28 medical practices see patients at 38 locations in the St. Louis and Kansas City areas. SMG physicians perform more than 420,000 patient visits and deliver more than 3,000 babies annually. Findings from recent studies show evidence that SMG physicians outperform other physicians by providing care at 20-30 percent less cost with excellent quality outcomes.