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Despite confusion, sign up now for health insurance, expert advises
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Which is better: Same amount for cheaper price, or more for same price?
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Two BYU buildings relocate for MTC expansion
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Sandy man faces prison, deportation for $12M Ponzi scheme
11/15/2013 12:43pmA citizen of Great Britain and resident of Utah who bilked millions of dollars from investors as part of a Ponzi scheme is headed to prison.
SLC NAACP asks Mo. Gov. to commute death sentence for Utah man
11/15/2013 1:43pmThe head of the NAACP Salt Lake City branch is asking Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon to commute a death sentence for a serial killer who killed two Salt Lake City joggers in 1980.
Police: Suspected online predator friending hundreds of Utah girls
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'The Saratov Approach' star talks about the huge success of the small film
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Body of 17-year-old found in Sanpete County creek; police investigating
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John Stockton embarks on autobiography book tour
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'We're the lucky ones,' mother of hiker injured in 30-foot fall says
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Senator pushes for social media 'eraser' in Utah
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Man arrested after alleged luggage theft at airport
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Steven Powell ordered to pay $1.8M to victims of voyeuristic picture taking
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Utah artist makes trash into treasure for music video
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Sex abuse allegations detailed in Carbon County public documents
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Bus driver killed in large vehicle collision on Mountain View Corridor
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Man arrested for allegedly impersonating officer to stop barking dog
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Residents help intruder who severely cut arm on broken window
11/15/2013 10:46pmAn intruder had to ask for help from the occupants of the home he was trying to burglarize after he severely cut himself on the window he broke to get inside, police say.
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Government leaders around the world must do more with less. At the same time as seeking cost efficiencies, they need to create sustainable services, meet increasing social demands and maintain internationally competitive economies.
To address these imperatives effectively, governments must rethink how and what they deliver. As a starting point, they need to tap in to the potential of innovation and collaborative working.
The article's authors - Tim Cooper, senior manager at the Accenture Institute for High Performance (AIHP), Matthew Robinson, managing director of policy research at AIHP, and Henry Kippin, director at Collaborate CIC – argue that governments need to harness the crowd outside government to spur innovation in delivery, funding and policy. The crowd within government also has a role to play—whether by pooling resources or by providing services to other agencies and governments.
Read the full article, "Delivering Public Service for the Future: Harnessing the Crowd" in the September/October 2013 issue of Ivey Business Journal.


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- Open, diversified and competitive economy
- Specialisation in high-tech products and the green economy
- Sound public finances
- Increasingly dynamic demographics
- Tensions on the real estate market
- Substantial household debt
- Highly concentrated banking sector
Growth will be weaker in 2018, but still dynamic
The Swedish economy is expected to continue its dynamic growth path in 2018, albeit at a slower rate. Headline growth is set to be more in line with the economy's potential rate, which is estimated at around 2%, according to the OECD. As in 2017, the largest growth contributions will be delivered by private consumption and investment. Consumers' propensity to buy is boosted by growing employment, increased social transfers, low interest rates, and marginal tax cuts. Real disposable incomes will likely expand at a moderate pace, albeit slightly higher than in the previous years. Driven by a build-up in domestic demand, inflation is expected to stabilise close to the 2% target of the central bank (Riksbank).
Buoyant investment growth in 2017, driven by the upswing in residential investment since 2013, is expected to cool down, because of labour shortage and a lack of constructible land. Nevertheless, the construction sector will continue to fuel growth, while the risks of overheating in real estate activity are reducing. In 2018, government consumption will likely receive a slight boost from a more expansionary fiscal policy. In addition to higher transfers and some tax relief, there will likely be higher expenditures for public employees and for supporting improvements in the social and health sectors. Net exports should marginally support growth.
As a very competitive small and open economy, Sweden will be favoured by a better global macroeconomic environment. Given that global demand for investment goods picked up strongly in 2017, it should remain high in 2018 as well. Hence, Swedish exports are expected to grow by more than 4% again, although this will likely be offset by dynamic import growth. Growth contribution of net exports will therefore be positive, but low. In spite of robust growth, filed bankruptcies are expected to keep increasing, especially in the construction and retail sectors.
Sound public finances, large current account surplus, but high private debt
Despite a more expansionary fiscal stance in 2018, with an expected fiscal package of about SEK 40 billion (Swedish krona), the budget balance will remain in positive territory. Nevertheless, the surplus in structural budget will shrink slightly due to these discretionary measures. With the economy growing rapidly, and the general government sectors being a net lender for years, public gross debt is expected to continue shrinking. In 2017, the debt-to-GDP-ratio, which fell below 40% for the first time since 2012, will probably approach the 30% threshold.
The sustaining of the current account surplus is one clear indicator of the favourable competitiveness of the economy. To some extent, Swedish specialised exports are less dependent on fluctuations in the exchange rates: high quality goods such as machinery (roughly 14% of exports), cars and parts (13%) and electronics (7%) dominate the export basket. Risks from the upcoming Brexit are contained, since UK's share amounts to just 6% . The primary income, mostly thanks to investment income, contributes positively to the current account balance. The latter's surplus is expected to decrease slightly because of a somewhat weaker trade surplus.
One key risk for the Swedish economy is the high level in debt of private households. According to Riksbank's data, private debt-to-disposable income-ratio has risen fast: in mid-2017, it stood at almost 183%, with indebtedness growing faster than disposable incomes. A severe setback in property markets could therefore hamper the highly indebted private household sector, as well as the banking system. The Swedish banking sector is well capitalised but highly concentrated: the country's four major banks hold about 85% of deposits and loans. Approximately 85% of lending to households consists of mortgages, and almost half of lending to corporates goes to real estate-related operations.
General elections in September 2018
Sweden will probably be ruled by a left-green minority government until the next general elections (September 2018). Although the populist Swedish Democrats party is expected to perform better than in the last elections in 2014, they lost some support, as the refugee crisis has not been as acute as in 2015 and 2016. Therefore, the two biggest parties could win voters' support back, according to polls conducted in autumn 2017. Furthermore, the Swedish Democrats are quite isolated in the Swedish parliament, meaning that the upcoming Swedish government will likely proceed with an EU-friendly and consensus-based policy stance.
Sweden has one of the most friendly business environments in the world. It notably ranks tenth in the 2018 Doing business ranking.
Last update : January 2018
Bills of exchange and promissory notes are neither widely used nor recommended as they must meet a number of formal requirements in order to be considered as legally valid.
Just as the rules for issuing cheques have become more flexible, the sanctions for issuers of uncovered cheques have been relaxed over the years. The use of cheques has subsequently become almost non-existent.
Conversely, use of the SWIFT electronic network by Swedish banks provides a secure, efficient, and fairly cheap domestic and international fund-transfer service. Payments are dependent on the buyer's good faith. Sellers are advised to take great care to ensure that their bank account details are correct if they wish to receive timely payment.
Direct debits represent about ten percent of non-cash payments in Sweden and are quickly growing in popularity. There are two types of direct debit in Sweden: Autogiro Foretag (AGF) for B2B transactions and Autogiro Privat (AGP) for B2C payments. They can both be used for single or recurring payments.
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Amicable phase
Amicable settlement aims to recover the debt without transferring the case into a trial procedure. The debtor is informed (either orally or via writing, with written correspondence being preferred) about the debt, the payment deadline and the consequences of not paying the debt. If debtor agrees to pay the debt, both parties may settle on instalment payments through an official document that sets out the contractual terms of the agreement.
Where there is no specific interest clause in the contract, the rate of interest applicable since 2002 is the six-monthly benchmark rate (referensräntan) of the Central Bank of Sweden (SverigesRiksbank), plus eight percentage points. Under the Swedish Interest Act (räntelag, 1975, last amended in 2013), interest on damages is awarded from the 30th day following the day on which the creditor addressed a written claim for damages to the defendant, if the plaintiff so requests. In any event, interest may be awarded from the date of service of the summons application.
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Fast-track proceedings
Where claims meet some basic requirements (e.g. payment is overdue, mediation was attempted), creditors can obtain an injunction to pay (Betalningsföreläggande) via summary proceedings through the Enforcement Service. The application has to be made in writing and clearly express the grounds of the claim. No further proof needs to be submitted.
This Enforcement Authority (Kronofogdemyndigheten) orders the debtor to respond within a period ten days to two weeks. If the debtor fails to reply in time or acknowledge the debt, a verdict will be rendered on the merits of the original application.
While formal, this system offers a relatively straightforward and quick remedy in respect of undisputed claims, which has greatly freed up the courts. Creditors are not required to hire a lawyer but, in some circumstances, would be well advised to do so. On average, the process takes two months from application to decision. The decision is immediately enforceable.
Court proceedings
If the debtor contests the debt, the creditor has the decision of either turning to the District Court (the first instance,Tingsrätten) or to terminate the process.
Proceedings involve a preliminary hearing in which the judge attempts to help the parties reach a settlement after examining their case documents, evidence and arguments. It is up to the parties themselves to decide what evidence they wish to submit.
If the dispute remains unresolved, the proceedings continue with written submissions and oral arguments until the main hearing, where the emphasis is on counsels' pleadings (defence and prosecution) and examination of witnesses' testimonies.
In accordance with the principle of immediateness, the court bases its decision exclusively on the evidence presented at the trial. Barring exceptional circumstances, the judgement is customarily issued within two weeks thereafter.
As a general rule, the code of civil procedure requires the losing party to bear all legal costs considered reasonable, as well as the attorney fees incurred by the winning party beyond a given threshold claim amount (about SEK 22,250, approximately EUR 2,585).
It takes up to twelve months (in exceptional cases more) to obtain a writ of execution in first instance, bearing in mind that there is a widespread tendency inSwedento appeal against judgements. However, the Government's target for 2013 is for 75% of the civil cases at district court level to be determined within seven months.
Enforcement of a court decision
As soon as a domestic judgment becomes final, it is enforceable. If the debtor does not comply, comply, the creditor can request the court's enforcement authority to seize and sell the debtor's assets.
For awards rendered in a European Union member-state, special enforcement conditions are provided. When the claim is undisputed, the creditor may apply to the European Enforcement Order, or when the claim does not exceed EUR 2,000 EUR, the creditor may start a European Small Claim Procedure. For awards issued in non EU countries, theSvea HovrätCourt of Appeal must recognize an award in order to enforce it, provided that a recognition and enforcement agreement has been signed between the non-EU country and Sweden.
Insolvency proceedings
Out-of court
Swedish law does not formally regulate out-of court arrangements. Nevertheless, creditors and debtors can enter into voluntary negotiations in order to negotiate the debt and reach an agreement.
The aim of restructuring is to find a financial solution for an insolvent company that is deemed to have sustainable long-term business prospects. It can apply for a restructuring with the local court. If approved, the court will appoint arekonstruktörto manage the restructuring. The latter will investigate the financial situation of the company, before establishing and implementing a restructuring plan under which up to 75% of the debt may be written off.
Proceedings are initiated as a consequence of a company becoming permanently insolvent. They aim to wind down an insolvent company by selling its assets and distributing any income to creditors. Either the debtor or the creditor can file a petition before the local court. After the court has declared a company bankrupt, it appoints an administrator that independently takes control over the company's assets with the main task of realising such assets and repaying the debts of the bankruptcy estate in accordance with the creditors' statutory ranking.


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How To Make Coconut Milk at Home
I use coconut milk often and liberally in my kitchen. Its exotic flavor packs quite a punch and enhances a myriad of dishes — from soups and stews to curries and baked goods. I also love using it in smoothies or simply sipping it on its own with a dash of cinnamon.
Up until recently, I was tethered to buying it in a can. But did you know you can easily make your own coconut milk at home with only two ingredients? It's so easy! Let me show you how.
While I really love to use coconut milk in my cooking, I don't always love the additives I find when reading the back of the can labels. I've been known to compare and contrast all the various cans while at the market in order to find the rare version that does not contain any gums or other things I can't pronounce. Straight coconut milk is surprisingly difficult to find, so I usually just opt for the can with the least amount of added extras.
This was why it was a real game changer when I was tipped off to the fact that I could easily make my own coconut milk at home. Now I know exactly what's going into my coconut milk. There's no comparing of labels and no sneaky extras.
There are so many ways that I love to use coconut milk in my kitchen! Most often, I use it as a substitute for regular milk. You might find me dunking the corner of a brownie into a glass of this stuff, or simply drinking it plain. However, its uses are vast and variable. You can go traditional and use it in curries or in other Asian fare, or even just to flavor a pot of rice. Add it to a smoothie to make it rich and thick or use it in place of milk when baking. The possibilities are endless.
Need more coconut inspiration? Here are some ways you might use your finished product and change up your cooking game!
More Ideas for Using Coconut Milk:
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- Coconut Milk Chicken
- Coconut Milk Cupcakes
- Coconut and Mango Rice Pudding Pops
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- Thai Green Coconut Chicken Curry
- Braised Coconut and Spinach Chickpeas With Lemon
- Coconut Milk Bread Pudding
Now that we're feeling inspired, let's get to making our coconut milk!
How To Make Your Own Coconut Milk
Makes4 cups
- 1 (8-ounce) package
unsweetened shredded coconut
- 4 cups
hot (near boiling) water
Measuring cup
Nut milk bag (see Recipe Note)
Medium bowl
Mason jars (for storage)
Combine the coconut and hot water in a blender. Place the coconut in a blender. It may seem like a lot of coconut, but it is just enough to get the job done. Pour the water over the coconut.
Allow the mixture to rest. Let the coconut and hot water sit in the blender for a few minutes to give the coconut time to soften before continuing onto the next step.
Blend the mixture. Blend on high until the coconut is puréed and the mixture looks milky, 1 to 2 minutes. You will still have flecks of coconut in the mixture.
Pour the mixture into a nut milk bag. Open the nut bag and arrange it inside a medium bowl. Pour the coconut mixture from the blender into the nut milk bag.
Squeeze out the coconut milk. Cinch the nut milk bag shut. Take the bag in both hands and squeeze it out over the bowl. The finished milk should easily pass through the bag. Continue to squeeze and wring out your bag until you've extracted as much of the milk as possible. You can discard or compost the leftover coconut pulp in the nut bag; if you have a dehydrator, the pulp can be dried and used as coconut flour.
Bottle the coconut milk. Transfer the coconut milk into a storage vessel of your choice, like large mason jars, swing top jars, or other air-tight container. This milk can be used right away.
Recipe Notes
Nut milk bags: You can find nut milk bags at many natural food stores or on Amazon.
Storing and using homemade coconut milk: Store for up to 4 days in the refrigerator in an airtight container, or freeze for up to 3 months. Your coconut milk will separate after being refrigerated (or when thawed after being frozen) — this is normal! Just give it a good shake and it should be ready to use. Use homemade coconut milk as you would any other coconut milk.


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Let's face it, if you have a water leak, you're not going to be gathering three bids for the project. You're going to make one phone call and if that person is available, that's the person that you're going to use to stop the water from leaking. If this person hands you a bill for $700 and he was only there for 15 minutes, you're Water Restoration Companies Big Piney WY probably going to have to pay this person, even though you're not going to be happy.
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"The meth-head woman starts going, 'That's not a word!' She wants to argue… I go, 'Really, is this your cause? We're in a psych ward playing fuckin' Scrabble. It's over, honey. In the world we've created, 'GMR' is a word.'" —Artie Lange, Mohr Stories
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Tom Rhodes Radio
The premise of Tom Rhodes Radio, like so many chat-show podcasts hosted by comedians, is fairly simple: Once or twice a month, Tom Rhodes sits down with a guest—typically while on the road—to have a one-on-one conversation about nothing in particular. In a sense, it's a bizarro version of WTF With Marc Maron; a good-natured, international veteran comic who seemingly has never upset another person in his life travels to his guests' location of choice to explore shared interests and dish about the industry with level-headed pragmatism and few gripes.
When talking about Rhodes' work ethic and attitude on the short-lived sitcom Mr. Rhodes, Stephen Tobolowsky describes him as "grasping onto the truth like people grasp onto a rope falling over a canyon." That commitment to the truth ensures episodes never wander into pretention or indulgence—impressive for a successful, intelligent, and well-traveled comedian who surely has a wealth of stories to share. Instead, Rhodes is more interested in the connections between him and his guest, which range from big conceptual topics like philosophy (Christina Pazsitzky), race (W. Kamau Bell), and religion (Dana Gould), down to an appreciation of camera techniques and the Pixies. An emphasis on high-minded conversation over outright comedy tends to require a patient listen, but Tom Rhodes Radio offers a unique, positive perspective from a man who's spent equal time in and outside Hollywood—a welcome change of pace from some of the more insular and cathartic shows of its kind. [SM]
Frum Shrum
The hosts of political podcast Frum Shrum both inspire ambivalence on their respective sides: Bob Shrum is a veteran Democratic consultant who's best known for the campaigns he's lost, and David Frum is a former George W. Bush speechwriter and right-wing think-tank fellow who's frequently called out the GOP on its willfully nutty rhetoric. Their weekly-or-so conversations about the election and the fiscal cliff feel more like broad discussions of political strategy than like left-right pundit showdowns: Each host feels more focused on fleshing out the context of, say, tax policy than about driving home broad ideological points. It's possible to go most of an episode without being reminded of which political side each one favors. Frum and Shrum inevitably tend toward pretty dry analyses of the political process, and the episodes aren't especially tight or disciplined, but it's a consistently edifying break from the maddening sourness of mainstream political commentary. [SG]
Freakonomics #103: The Things They Taught Me
This week Stephen Dubner goes back to college, where he interviews three of his old professors from Appalachian State University in North Carolina. Finding that economists don't really have a good tack on why a college education brings "value" to a given student, Dubner turns to the humanities for an answer. But no one has a good grasp on the alchemy that turns teenagers into literate adults. The format of the episode veers pretty far from typical Freakonomics territory, with Dubner getting personal in three of his undergraduate classes. It's a nice change of pace, though; instead of another example of the paradoxes and quirks of our modern economic system, Dubner reminds us of how much the small moments in education matter. [NC]
Hang Up And Listen: The Worth Its Wait In Gold Edition
Lately, Hang Up And Listen has been especially aggressive in bringing in special guests for interviews, and an already great show has gotten better for it. This week, after some chatter about Johnny Manziel, the first freshman ever to win a Heisman Trophy, the gang brings on Joe Drape, author of Soldiers First: Duty, Honor, Country, And Football At West Point, to discuss the noble reasons why Army hasn't beaten Navy since 2001. They then follow it up with a conversation with shot-putter Adam Nelson, who won the silver medal in the 2004 Olympics in Athens. News broke this week that the gold medalist, Ukraine's Yuriy Bilonog, failed a drug test, putting Nelson in line to take the gold, but his excitement over the prospect is tempered by concerns over cheating in the sport and the difficulties unpaid amateurs face in trying to get to realize their Olympic dream. [ST]
The J.V. Club #40: Vanessa Ragland
According to Janet Varney, Vanessa Ragland has the honor of being the J.V. Club guest who most resembles Anne of Green Gables in her everyday life, and maybe it's Ragland's connection to the beloved book series that gives her such good chemistry with Varney. It takes a good 20 minutes to get to the adolescence discussion, but once the two get started, they have a great conversation about Model UN, Madeleine L'Engle, and discovering how little they had in common with the popular kids. Distractions from a visiting plumber and Varney's dog lead her to call this one of the sloppiest episodes of the show, but it adds a certain homey charm to the proceedings. [OS]
The Mental Illness Happy Hour #90: James "Jamie" Franzo
The best Mental Illness Happy Hour episodes often feel less like an interview and more like an experience for Paul Gilmartin and his guest. It's a distinction that's clear during episode 90, which features an absorbing conversation between two friends who seem to be on the better side of lives that once teetered toward self-destruction. Although the gory details of Franzo's life are compelling—he was kidnapped by a motorcycle gang at 13 and later became a heroin addict—the episode's strength goes beyond them. Gilmartin and Franzo seem to love each other genuinely and share the bond of people who have escaped the fog of addiction and depression. Even when the discussion turns to spirituality, it feels natural and earned. The conversation is likely one of the most interesting and rewarding uses of a couple hours this week. [TC]
Mohr Stories #114: Artie Lange
The road to hell is paved with good money. Artie Lange skyrocketed from blue-collar comic to the Howard Stern Show hall of fame, then crashed and burned spectacularly. The walking cautionary tale has returned to the post-FM talk-show scene, and this appearance plugs an upcoming scars-and-all autobiography. Lange is always more than forthcoming about his disastrous personal life, and while Mohr doesn't quite go full Maron on him, the host gets Lange to open up a smidge wider than usual. Mohr coaxes out detailed accounts of Lange's heroin use, his stays in various psych wards, his reported suicide attempt, and the appearance that sank sportscaster Joe Buck's HBO talk show. [DXF]
Monday Morning Podcast
It's clear from the very beginning of this week's episode that guest Michael Rapaport has much more in common with Bill Burr than just red hair and origins in the northeastern U.S.: He, too, is a naturally funny, loudmouthed "average Joe," and their resulting rapport is incomparable. Rapaport's musings on "dog-shit bags" at the top are damn near stage-worthy, and the on-mic chemistry between the two (which consists in large part of giving each other shit) makes a long stretch of sports talk engaging and very funny. Rapaport's tales of being on the set of True Romance aren't too shabby, either. There's a lot of energy and momentum throughout all the segments of the episode, and as a result the nearly 90-minute running time really flies. [CG]
The Moth: Elna Baker: A Mexican Mormon Christmas
Elna Baker's one of those Moth storytellers who can't help but have a wacky tale. Growing up both Mexican-American and Mormon, she amassed a larger-than-average supply of quirky anecdotes and cultural clashes, many of which she shares in pretty short order here. It works because she's willing to keep looking for nuance in this mess of identities, not just play up the reserve of quirkiness it provides. She isn't too focused on driving home the broader point, instead focusing on a simple story about losing her cell phone over Christmas break and turning it into a prank. Ultimately it's not especially poignant, but simply an enjoyably silly tale. [SG]
Nerdist #293: Paul Williams
The man who penned "Rainbow Connection" and a bevy of other iconic pop songs, Paul Williams, sits down with the Nerdist crew for an interview that runs the gamut from Williams' professional career to his struggles with substances. During the latter, Williams has a way of making his hitting rock bottom sound surprisingly cheerful as he details the lessons he's learned and perspective he's gained since sobering up. The stories behind his best-known songs are what make the interview so engaging, as Williams' accounts are as detailed as they are interesting. While both Matt Mira and Jonah Ray are mostly quiet this episode, Chris Hardwick does a great job of relating to Williams and asking him questions that lead an open, honest interview with the singer-songwriter. [DA]
Nerdist #294: Judd Apatow
With the impending release of This Is 40, it's not surprising to see Judd Apatow making the rounds to promote the film. He spends his time on Nerdist providing an in-depth analysis of This Is 40 (including how his own experiences of aging and marriage inspired it) and his past projects. Fans of Apatow are probably aware of his time spent as a young comedy nerd interviewing the likes of Jerry Seinfeld and Garry Shandling, but his willingness to disclose his obsessions is endearing. Apatow and the Nerdist hosts jump quickly from one topic to the next, while inviting listeners into their private lives and relationships. The episode provides a great look at Apatow as a person, and with his teasing of the Anchorman sequel at the end, it's a great listen for comedy fans. [DA]
Nerdist #295: Malcolm McDowell
Malcolm McDowell's lengthy acting career saw him go from playing a violent psychopath in A Clockwork Orange to much more subdued roles on the stage and screen as he grew older. The veteran actor has plenty of anecdotes to share with a typically excitable Chris Hardwick, who knows the right questions to ask to get his guest to share stories of drunken cockneys asking for autographs and working with Stanley Kubrick and Rob Zombie. [DA]
Professor Blastoff #82: Voice: Lake Bell
One of the best things about Professor Blastoff is the hosts' ability to spring a minor detail into a full-blown, character-driven sketch, powered by Kyle Dunnigan's impressive vocal performances. This week's premise lets Dunnigan shine, starting with Del LaRue, an archaic, Andy Daly-like vaudeville character so funny the bit never feels like it's biding time waiting for guest Lake Bell to arrive. With Dunnigan's made-up, El Chupacabra-esque Spanish at the close, it's a neat and fitting bookend to an episode devoted to voice and the nature of accents, affectations, and that "sexy baby" thing socialite celebrities do. Bell's vocal training and experience as producer, director, and star of Sundance-accepted film In A World informs the discussion, and her vocal lessons—not to mention her rapport with "dear friend" Tig Notaro, who appeared in Bell's film just before contracting pneumonia—take the already-zany episode to another level. [SM]
Sklarbro Country #124: Two Giraffe Lengths From The Red Ass: Jim Burrows, James Adomian
Weeks of plugs on their podcast couldn't save the Sklars from the cancellation of the CBS sitcom Partners, but the show at least landed them the legendary sitcom director Jim Burrows as a guest. Burrows produced and directed episodes of The Mary Tyler Moore Show, Taxi, Wings, Cheers, Frasier, and more over his 40-year career. The Sklars get into his sports-fan background, but the best part is the extended interview, where the brothers cede the floor to Burrows for stories about casting and directing the pilot of Friends, how he initially resisted working in entertainment because of his father (writer and humorist Abe Burrows), and his innovative direction of multi-camera sitcoms. [KM]
Sklarbro Country: Sklarbro County #29: Wayne Federman, Jason Nash, Dan Van Kirk
Comedian and character actor Wayne Federman has had so many bit parts in movies and guest spots on television shows it's hard to keep track of them all. Not only does he bring great commentary to the Sklars' show, but he also brings along a piano to play intro music for the entire episode. Beyond that, he was the head monologue writer for Jimmy Fallon, and he wrote a biography of NBA legend Pete Maravich, so he's the perfect guest for a podcast that focuses on sports and comedy. [KM]
The Smartest Man In The World #186: Heists
Typically there's no real through-line for a Greg Proops podcast. Usually The Smartest Man In The World is a series of rants that dig into history, politics, movies, or baseball, with nothing but a few callback jokes to create continuity. "Heists" breaks the mold with an ongoing art-theft narrative that Proops makes up on the fly as he discusses his favorite artists and the museums that house their work. It's an interesting, hilarious experiment in solo-improvisation that holds the rambling wreck of a podcast together. Better yet, Proops' wife is in the crowd for the taping, and pipes up every time he forgets a name or salient fact in his stories, giving the proceedings a homey quality that his professorial stand-up usually lacks. [NC]
Stuff You Missed In History Class: The Johnstown Flood
On May 31, 1889, one of the worst natural disasters in U.S. history took the lives of more than 2,000 people and wiped Johnstown, Pennsylvania, off the map. Relentless rainfall overpowered a terribly planned dam, sending 20 million tons of water—a 40-foot-high wall of it—into town. It is said to have had as much force as Niagara Falls, and it took only 10 minutes destroy Johnstown and kill about 10 percent of its population in the process. In the end, human manipulation of the environment was clearly the reason for the disaster, a tragic example that fortunately affected how similar projects were designed. [DT]
Stuff You Should Know: Why Isn't The U.S. On The Metric System?
American customary units still cling to the old days of measuring things with body parts like palms, thumbs, and feet, even though the U.S. legally adopted the metric system—it just didn't make its use mandatory. Meanwhile, the metric system dedicated itself to extreme scientific accuracy, making it all the more necessary in important stuff like architecture and engineering. The hubris of the U.S. digging in its heels only gets more stunning as the history unfolds, and this episode should make excellent ammunition when your patriotic cousin drops a token metric-system joke at a Christmas party. [DT]
Stuff You Should Know: Will We Reach Peak Oil?
Although some people still think we will never run out of oil (the definition of "peak oil"), most people agree that demand will eventually overcome supply, forcing us to use alternative sources. (In the U.S., 70 percent of all petroleum goes to transportation.) Those alternative fuels seem to be catching up, but no one really knows how long we have. There's no way to define how much is left, or even how traditional petroleum is made. The best guess is it's a 10-million-year process, meaning any research into alternatives is good research. [DT]
The Todd Glass Show #77: Gary Gulman And Daniel Kinno
This episode of The Todd Glass Show featuring repeat guest Gary Gulman clocks in at well over an hour, but it could easily be the most fun hour of the listener's day. As usual, Gulman is an enthusiastic participant in all of Todd Glass' various bits, particularly nailing the character of a shrill, middle-aged woman trying to convince everyone around her that she's fun. The in-studio crew also has a good time merging some morbid anti-drug PSAs with Neil Diamond's "The Pot Smoker's Song." Glass veers into serious territory when he gets onto a tangent about child abuse, but he doesn't derail the consistently silly thread running throughout a very solid episode. [MS]
Uhh Yeah Dude: #351
It's inevitable, when a podcast features two inveterate pessimists, that the wryness of the observations will occasionally shade into legitimate bummer material. Episode #351 begins with tales from North Korea's brutal "Camp 14," where "three generations" of imprisonment is the punishment for political dissent. But the laughs don't end there: Jonathan Larroquette and Seth Romatelli also unearth that old chestnut, the holiday suicide rate, and there's even time to dig into the issue of long-simmering family discord. Mercifully, there are some excellent late-episode riffs on "trending fruits" to end things with some froth and remind listeners that this is indeed a comedy program. [CW]
Walking The Room #133: Car Crash And Hard Candy
Dave Anthony and Greg Behrendt could carry an episode with their flatter-insults and grotesque metaphors alone, so it comes as a bonus whenever a legitimately riveting story needs to be told on Walking The Room. Even better, Anthony's life seems to be circled by cartoon characters, which inflates an already dramatic story of a car accident to a whopping 30-minute segment that bounces around stretches of hilarious bafflement, Behrendt's penchant for merchandising, and Anthony's default response mode of rage. Behrendt, who wisely delayed hearing the details until recording, responds with his own troubling collision and early signs of a potentially endless WTR well: His daughter is reaching the dating age. [SM]
Who Charted? #106: Alpaca Dinghy: "Weird Al" Yankovic
The fact that "Weird Al" Yankovic has done possibly hundreds of podcast appearances, many of them on Earwolf shows, doesn't stop him from bringing an uninhibited exuberance to his Who Charted? guest slot. A lot of the comedy is visual, particularly involving Yankovic shaving Howard Kremer's head, but it still translates well to the audio medium. This may be the hardest Kulap Vilaysack has laughed in the history of the show, and that's saying a lot, since she will crack up at the drop of a hat. Also, no Yankovic appearance would be complete without his breaking into song, as he does with the latest Bond theme for Skyfall. [MS]
You Made It Weird: #108: Live From San Francisco!
Pete Holmes tries to squeeze in a perfunctory bit of "weirdness" at the end of this episode, going down the panel of guests to get quick-hit impressions of their religious views; but by that point, the spirit of near-anarchy that pervades the rest of the episode has taken such a hold that everyone basically treats the query as a joke. Besides, a panel that includes T.J. Miller, Doug Benson, Moshe Kasher, Kyle Kinane, and Alex Koll was never going to be a particularly introspective one, and this live show is far more prone to giddy outbursts and near-incoherent tangents than thoughtful musings. That's a good thing, though occasionally exhausting, especially when Miller and Holmes go into their "who can be the loudest" routine, which should be familiar to Doug Loves Movies listeners. Benson, for his part, is a relatively quiet but vital part of the discussion, doling out his disdain for Holmes in delicious little nuggets of sarcasm that the host characteristically eats up with a hearty laugh. [GK]
You Made It Weird #109: Jon Dore
After several episodes of fairly earnest, introspective conversation, it's a relief to hear Pete Holmes and Jon Dore ricochet through a disconnected sequence of goofy banter. At times, they even spend time literally just laughing at each other, and nearly a half-hour goes by before either bothers sharing some insights into his comedy career. And after a strong burst of giddy, uncomfortable jokes, it's easier to be patient with You Made It Weird's more serious side. [SG]
Comedy Bang! Bang! #190: You Know What I Mean? Demetri Martin, James Adomian, Pamela Murphy
First-time guest Demetri Martin hits it off with Scott Aukerman, but James Adomian's character (Santa? Orson Welles? God?) never coheres, and Murphy's character (a stand-up from New Jersey) doesn't quite, either. [KR]
How Was Your Week? #92: "Banana Steaks": Kyle Dunnigan, Beth Hoyt
An interview with Beth Hoyt of My Damn Channel Live features a long discussion of Jon Hamm and other hunks. Kyle Dunnigan's segment focuses on a long, embarrassing story about a bad dance-floor experience and terrible Halloween party—familiar to people who heard Comedy Bang! Bang! #160—that would be better with more energy from Dunnigan. [DF]
Judge John Hodgman: Thanks, But No Pranks
A potentially funny case about housemates engaged in a "pranking war" with other houses down the street—which ended when one of them thought the pranks were going too far—is undone by the woeful lack of imagination that went into the pranks themselves. Glitter and baby oil? That's the best you've got? [ST]
Mike And Tom Eat Snacks #72: Pearson's Salted Nut Roll/Nut Goodie
After a great return last week, this episode fizzles quickly, leaving viewers disappointed by the time it ends. [DA]
Mohr Stories #113: Gary Gulman
Fans of Joe DiMaggio, Lou Ferringo, and That's Incredible! will listen, rapt, as Last Comic Standing finalist Gary Gulman and Mohr riff, quote other comedians, and revisit '80s stand-up tropes. [DXF]
My Brother, My Brother, And Me #132: iJolene
Even the McElroy brothers admit this is an off episode as they prepare for next week's Candlenight spectacular. [NC]
Never Not Funny #1125: Projecting With Andy Kindler
Andy Kindler's appearance hints at insightful appraisal of the comedy industry, parody of hacky comedians, and the personal connection he has to Jimmy Pardo, but it never coheres. The constant struggle to establish rhythm, focus, and delivery makes for a sporadically funny episode with little payoff. [SM]
Sound Opinions #367: Best Albums Of 2012
Greg Kot and Jim DeRogatis cast a wide net on Sound Opinions but are also pretty clear about their passions. Their 2012 roundup may be a worthwhile listen for anyone who hasn't followed the show much lately, but will be unsurprising for those who have. [SG]
Stuff You Missed In History Class: Why Was Juana Called "La Loca"? Part 1
After research delays, hosts Deblina Chakraborty and Sarah Dowdy tackle Juana of Castile, a favorite topic of listeners, though her life events promise to pay off more in part two. [DT]
This American Life: #481: This Week
TAL revisits the theme "This week," looking at events international and hyper-national in the seven days leading up to the show. This newsy, fast-moving installment is, however, a little too newsy and fast-moving, sacrificing the detail and voice that marks the best TAL episodes. [CZ]
WTF With Marc Maron #341: Mike Lawrence
Any episode of WTF that has Marc Maron shouting "Am I self-indulgent?" as an actual question out into the ether isn't a good sign. His interview with comedian Mike Lawrence covers his passion for comic books and an excessively degrading seven-year stint working at McDonald's, which provides a harrowing few minutes within an otherwise ordinary episode. [KM]
WTF With Marc Maron: #342: Andy Dick, Chris Garcia, Ron Lynch, Lance Bangs, Jim And Eddie
Live shows from WTF are always an unwieldy mixed bag, and this installment from the Riot L.A. Alternative Comedy Festival is no different. Andy Dick is relatively subdued thanks to sobriety. Chris Garcia, Ron Lynch, and Lance Bangs all provide insightful, but not laugh-a-minute segments. Eddie Pepitone is loud. [CZ]


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[Sources/Credits Methanoid & Fantasymick on NAS-central.org, Caveman on OpenFSG.com and DrChair at wl500g.info]
Note from author (Methanoid): I no longer recommend this method/program. It's been superceded by the more efficient NZBget, a guide for which is in the forums. Both are more efficient than SABnzbd+ which takes too much resource for a Linkstation (400mhz ARM models) to be usable.
This has been tested and works well on a ARM9 Linkstation Live. Should work on others. We are using HellaNZB which is a NZB-based usenet "leech" client which also PAR checks and un-archives the files you have downloaded.
There are 2 options:
Stock firmware/jtymod
ipkg update ipkg install py24-hellanzb (or py25-hellanzbd if you want to use Python 2.5 rathern than 2.4)
This installs Python, HellaNZB and all the dependencies such as Twisted, RAR, Par2Cmdline and the faster YEnc decoder
You can edit the config file now to get it set up for your provider etc
cd /opt/etc vi hellanzb.conf
You need to change the settings to match those of your usenet provider (username, password, server,number of connections). Remember, the Linkstation is a NAS box not a high spec PC so don't be too greedy on the number of connections as it might actually make it go slower. For example, I can happily max out a 4Mbit line with 4 connections. Try different numbers and see how you get on.
# Set both the username and password to 'None' (without the quotes) if your # usenet server does not require authorization defineServer(id = 'your usenet', hosts = [ 'yourusenet:119' ], #hosts = [ 'news.changeme.com', 'morenews.changeme.com:8000' ], username = 'your username', password = 'your password', #username = None, # no auth #password = None, connections = 4, # Important locations Hellanzb.PREFIX_DIR = '/mnt/disk1/shared/download'
A further important change is to fix the permissions (you want to be able to move files from the download directory presumably?) so change
Hellanzb.UMASK = 0022
Hellanzb.UMASK = 0000
Now there should be hellanzb.py and your hellanzb.conf there. Now you can fire up hellanzb either from command line or from script.
cd /opt/bin python hellanzb.py -D (or python25 hellanzb.py -D if running Python 2.5)
The -D makes it run in Daemon mode, i.e it runs in the background until stopped.
or you can run via script. Unfortunately the script needs some changes before use
vi /opt/etc/init.d/S71hellanzb
Change it to read
#!/bin/sh nice /opt/bin/hellanzb.py -D
Then check/fix the permissions/ownership and run it (first time only, it will autostart with the Linkstation in future!)
cd /opt/etc/init.d chown root /opt/etc/init.d/S71hellanzb chmod ugo+rx /opt/etc/init.d/S71hellanzb sh S71hellanzb
If everything went well hellanzb is running and will create the necessary sub-dirs in the dir you created
/mnt/disk1/shared/download /mnt/disk1/shared/download/nzb /mnt/disk1/shared/download/nzb/daemon.current /mnt/disk1/shared/download/nzb/daemon.queue /mnt/disk1/shared/download/nzb/daemon.postponed /mnt/disk1/shared/download/nzb/daemon.temp /mnt/disk1/shared/download/nzb/daemon.processing /mnt/disk1/shared/download/nzb/daemon.working
Just pop your NZB file in the /mnt/disk1/shared/download/nzb/daemon.queue dir and hellanzb will start downloading and pop the unarchived resulting files in your destination directory.
You can monitor (without a web frontend) by typing python hellanzb.py status
Adding a webfrontend
Realistically you will probably want a web based frontend. Hellahella doesn't seem to want to run, Zussaweb looks pretty for monitoring downloads but the upload NZB and Newzbin ID imports don't work for me. I used Lighttpd but you could use a 2nd instance of Apache or maybe piggyback on the Apache that runs the LS's web interface but it didn't work for me. I chose HellaPHP as it worked 100%, required minimal configuration and the author was prepared to amend it to work 100% on my Linkstation setup. He's also adding some more functionality in future like password protection etc and a new look.
ipkg update ipkg install lighttpd php-fcgi
You'll need to configure (of course)
vi /opt/etc/lighttpd/lighttpd.conf
# "mod_fastcgi",
url.access-deny = ( "~", ".inc" )
url.access-deny = ( "~", ".inc", ".sqlite" )
#fastcgi.server = ( ".php" => # ( "localhost" => # ( # "socket" => "/tmp/php-fastcgi.socket", # "bin-path" => "/usr/local/bin/php" # ) # ) # )
fastcgi.server = ( ".php" => ( "localhost" => ( "socket" => "/tmp/php-fastcgi.socket", "bin-path" => "/opt/bin/php-fcgi" ) ) )
Give some thought as to where you want to have your webpages. I like mine accessible to my Windows PCs so that I can edit directly in Frontpage or whatever but in this case I won't change the defaults.. Also you may need to open a port to the webserver if you want to have your HellaPHP available remotely over the internet.
Now you are ready to start lighttpd by /opt/etc/init.d/S80lighttpd
Download and unpack HellaPHP. Change the values of $disk and $download_nzb_path in config.php to match your download and NZB directories
Now you can use the interface at http://linkstation:8081/hella/ (or wherever you've popped the HellaPHP index.php and other files)
You might have noticed that HellaPHP has no security. Anyone who knows the IP of the machine you have it running on can view your downloads, interfere with yours and start their own. After tinkering with the PHP files to provide security I found a much simpler solution. You can configure the lighttpd webserver software to protect any page or directory you want with a password.
Go into /etc/lighttpd/conf-enabled (it might be /opt/etc/lighttpd/conf-enabled in certain configurations). Enable the mod-auth module with
ln -s ../conf-available/10-auth.conf 10-auth.conf
Now edit the /etc/lighttpd/lighttpd.conf (or /opt/etc/lighttpd/lighttpd.conf). Make sure that you have the module "mod_auth" in the server.modules section and add the lines
auth.debug = 2 auth.backend = "plain" auth.backend.plain.userfile = "/home/lighttpd/.lighttpdpassword" auth.require = ( "/hella/" => ( "method" => "basic", "realm" => "Password protected area", "require" => "user=changeuser" ) )
Put in whatever user name you want instead of "changeuser".
Now create (or edit) the "/home/lighttpd/.lighttpdpassword" file. You can use any file you want as long as it's accessible by the lighttpd process.
Add the line
to the file (with the user name you used in the lighttpd.conf file and the password you want).
Restart the lighttpd
and you're done. Your web interface is now password protected.
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This week we begin a year-long series of monthly special TruthToTell programs looking at key issues facing various communities around the Twin Cities Metro and across Minnesota.
We're calling it Community Connections – and the whole idea is to bring conversations on important issues like education, the environment, health care, politics and elections, transportation, Native issues, youth and so on, into the communities across Minnesota where folks facing those issues can be a real part of them. We bring in a live and engaged audience each month to be an integral part of our examining those issues.
The series is made possible by a generous grant from the Bush Foundation, which has allowed TruthToTell to partner with KFAI and the St. Paul Neighborhood Network (SPNN) to present these discussions and dialogues for radio, television and online distribution. The programs are recorded live for presentation beginning the following Monday – in our regular TruthToTell slot at 9:00 AM on KFAI and at 8:00 PM on television in St. Paul on SPNN's Community Cable Channel 19 and Minneapolis Telecommunications Network (MTN) Channel 16. When possible, we will air live on KFAI on the Second Wednesday evening of some of those months. Keep your eyes and ears peeled for which ones we're able to air live.
This month, we explore the issues arising from a plan to put a light rail line along what's being called the Bottineau Transitway, starting in downtown Minneapolis and running through or around the North Side and out to Brooklyn Park. We gathered in the meeting rooms of the Minneapolis Urban League on the North Side of Minneapolis. We want to thank the Urban League as well as the Alliance for Metropolitan Stability (Russ Adams, Joan Vanhala and Ebony Adedayo), our true community partner on this issue – and perhaps others later. AMS will remain on top of regional transit issues throughout their development.
Bottineau will be among the last light rail corridors built, if it can get the necessary funding – and, as with so many other public issues, this line will serve communities of color in the main. Those communities, including North Minneapolis, Robbinsdale, Brooklyn Center and Brooklyn Park, especially the urban core, have watched their critical transit needs go unmet – and even existing ones cut back when others around the Metro were not. This means Bottineau represents a serious public investment in transit-dependent communities, and deserves the same level of fund all the other corridors seem to be receiving from the Feds, the state and local governments. Some other corridors will still have to decide whether they'll run rails or what's called bus rapid transit – a sort of souped-up bus to run at in its own lanes and at higher speeds.
This first conversation featured four outstanding contributors to the discussion from both relevant public agencies and some of the communities along this corridor to the northwest from Target Field.
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KENYA MCKNIGHT – Northside Transportation Network (part ofNRRC), member of the Metropolitan Council's Transportation Advisory Board and a Bush Leadership Fellow
STATE SENATOR BOBBY JOE CHAMPION, (DFL-Minneapolis Dist. 59); Vice Chair, Senate Finance Committee; Member of Transportation Finance and Policy Divisions
GARY CUNNINGHAM –Metropolitan Council member; Vice President, Northwest Area Foundation; former head of Hennepin County African American Men Project
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ITHACA, NY — Nominations for the Izzy Award for calendar year 2011 are officially open. The annual honor for outstanding achievement in independent media — named after legendary journalist I. F. "Izzy" Stone — is a project of the Park Center for Independent Media (PCIM) at Ithaca College.
"The Izzy is presented to journalists and independent media that, like Izzy Stone, shine light into the darkness and give voice to the voiceless," said PCIM director Jeff Cohen. "Our winners demonstrate the importance of independent media organizations in an era when large corporate media are in crisis."
The inaugural Izzy Award for 2008 was shared by blogger Glenn Greenwald and "Democracy Now!" host/executive producer Amy Goodman. The 2009 award went to investigative journalist Jeremy Scahill and the 2010 award was shared by New York City investigative outlet "City Limits" and author/columnist/"Truthdig" cofounder Robert Scheer.
For more information on the Izzy Award, visit https://www.ithaca.edu/indy/izzy.
In 1953, during the depths of the anti-communist witch hunts, Stone launched "I. F. Stone's Weekly," through which he challenged official deception, McCarthyism and racial bigotry. In 1999, a poll of prominent journalists ranked the publication as number 16 among the "Top 100 Works of Journalism in the United States in the 20th Century." Ithaca College houses a unique collection of mementos from Stone, who died in 1989.
Izzy Award winners are chosen by a panel of judges who have expertise in independent media. Joining Cohen on the panel for the fourth year in a row are communications professor and author Robert W. McChesney and Linda Jue, executive director and editor at the G. W. Williams Center for Independent Journalism.
This year's Izzy Award will be given for work published, broadcast or posted in 2011 by an independent media outlet, journalist or producer. The award may relate to a single piece or a body of work. Journalists, academics and the public at large — as well as the judges — may submit nominations by the January 12, 2012, deadline. The winner will be announced early next spring, with an award ceremony to follow.
Nominations should be submitted via a brief e-mail that includes supporting Web links and/or attached materials to Brandy Hawley at email@example.com. Only if e-mail is not possible, nominations may be mailed to Brandy Hawley, Ithaca College, Park Center for Independent Media, 953 Danby Road, Ithaca, NY 14850.
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Best Of The Trademark Bullies: Village Voice Sues Yelp Over 'Best Of' Lists
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The EFF points out that the US Patent and Trademark Office is partly to blame for allowing registrations on such trademarks:
What is going on at the Patent and Trademark Office? For decades, folks have been complaining (with good reason) that the patent examiners need to do a better job of screening out bogus patent applications. It's clear that the problem extends to the trademark side as well. The PTO has allowed companies and individuals to register marks in any number of obviously generic and/or descriptive terms, such as "urban homestead" (to refer to urban farms), "gaymer" (to refer to gay gamers), and "B-24" (to refer to model B-24 bombers).Separately, the EFF asks the most important question: who is actually being deceived here? There is no confusion. No one associates "best of" with the Village Voice. Everyone reads it as a perfectly normal descriptive term, rather than a trademark belonging to any single party.
Once a mark is registered, it is all too easy for the owner to become a trademark bully. And while companies like Yelp have the resources to fight back (as we expect it will), small companies and individuals may not. Just as dangerous, the trademark owner may go upstream, to intermediaries like Facebook who have little incentive to do anything other than take down an account or site that's accused of infringement.


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After 60, Men Need to Accept the New Realities of Dating
My last column was all about how bitter a pill rejection can be. When rejection becomes a steady diet, then life can look pretty harsh.
As someone who is over 60 and back in the dating scene, I have had to face up to some harsh realities of late.
2013 began with a full plate of emotional turmoil as the result of our ongoing national fiscal crisis, the tragedy in Newtown, Conn., the ever-present threat of global warming and...oh, hell, you can fill in the rest. Compounding all that was my own personal situation: trying to find that special someone in New York City.
Here, where thousands of men go online to "order in," a lot of gay men are too busy looking for the next hook-up for a night of "sexual Olympics" than for commitment. If you're one of them, stop for a moment and think ahead.
Trust me: Once you're into your sixties, you eventually come to the realization that you just don't have it like you used to in the old days, especially when you are competing with men half your age who are also in the dating or hook-up scenes.
In the unforgettable words of Barbra Streisand in "Funny Girl," at this time of life, "a girl has got to have a sense of humor." As I get older, it becomes necessary not only to approach life with a sense of humor but also with humility. It's only when you're old that you can see the truth in the old saw that the world is meant for the young.
So what got me into this mind set? It all began with someone I really liked and viewed as a potential boyfriend. Then, on the third date, he told me he was "not romantically attracted" to me, followed by, "You're really amazing but, I want to be really good friends." I immediately asked the server for the check.
Then just earlier this week at a bar, an Irish bloke who was sitting next to me at the bar is telling me intimate details of himself and how he "loves New York Italian men," a group I happily belong to. Then he dropped that he was more attracted to the man sitting next to me.
I quickly left my seat and beer at the bar so he could sit next to the man of his admiration and went to the bathroom). When I came out they were busily "sucking face" and I left the bar.
"What's going on here," I asked myself? "I work out four times a week at a gym, watch my diet and grooming (no nose hairs here!). I think I look pretty darn sexy whenever I go out on the town (an expression that, yes I know, dates me). So what's the problem? Am I just too old to be dating?
Gay men of a certain age simply have to face the facts of life similar to our heterosexual counterparts. Unless you look like Kevin Costner or have the bankroll of a Warren Buffett, dating -- and certainly hooking up with -- a hot stud probably is no longer in the cards for you. That's doubly true if you're on the prowl for younger men (unless they are looking for a "daddy," and you're their type).
The quick answer to this dilemma is to look for men closer to one's own age, who also prefer being with men near their own age and have an open and not-so-judgmental mind. Try choosing men who are not still looking to prove that they are still super-hot and sex gods by only choosing men half their age.
Well, at least I own a lovable Labrador retriever. It's true: If you want unconditional love, get a dog.
Good luck, mature lover-seekers, wherever you are. Make sensible choices. If "Mr. Wonderful" does happen to appear one enchanted evening across a crowded bar or club, don't hesitate to approach him. We all have to face fears of rejection and overcome it by taking a risk and putting it on the line.
Don't delay. Valentine's Day is fast approaching!
Dr. Vince Pellegrino has PhDs in educational theater and drama therapy from New York University and is a board-certified psychotherapist in New York City and Connecticut. He teaches communications at Hofstra University. He is currently working on a book, "Gay Communication Game," about "Gayspeak"; an interactive TV program featuring real-time therapy sessions in development. Go to Dr. Vince TV for more information.


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CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - The No. 12 ranked MIT men's basketball squad used a terrific shooting performance, knocking down 59.5% of its shots from the field, to overcome visiting Babson College, 67-49, in New England Women's and Men's Conference (NEWMAC) action on Wednesday night. The Engineers made 7-of-10 shots in the second half, including all four from beyond the arc, to improve to 19-2, including 7-1 in NEWMAC play. With the loss, Babson falls to 9-11 on the campaign and 2-6 in the conference.
Noel Hollingsworth led the way for the Cardinal and Gray with 21 points and eight rebounds. Billy Johnson scored nine, as the fifth-year senior moved past the 1,000-point mark for his career with a three-pointer early in the second half. Mitchell Kates added 11 points and six assists for Tech.
After a pair of free-throws by Matt Zoia brought Babson to within three (9-6) five and a half minutes into the game, MIT would respond with a 20-5 run over the next 9:36 to increase the lead to 18. Seven different Engineers would score during the game-changing stretch. Trailing by 16, Babson had a possession at the end of the half with a chance to cut into the MIT advantage. However, Dana Mauro missed a tough jumper and then fouled Billy Johnson on the ensuing rebound, who then sank two at the other end to put Tech up, 39-21, at the break.
The Engineers picked up where they left off early in the second, scoring 11 of the first 13 points in the period, capped by the trifecta that pushed Johnson over the 1,000-point plateau at the 15:02 mark. Babson would not get closer than 20 points the rest of the way until David Stotelmyre's jumper with 25 seconds to go that would provide the final margin.
Tech's shooting performance allowed it to overcome a season-high 26 turnovers, including 19 in the second half. The Engineers also enjoyed a 36-22 advantage on the glass.
Zoia was the high scorer for the Beavers with nine. Tom Lavin added eight points on 3-of-5 shooting.
MIT is off until next Wednesday, February 10, when it continues its three-game homestand against Clark Universtiy. That game is part of a men's and women's double-header, with the women hosting Wheaton at 6:00 p.m. and the men's game following at 8:00 p.m. Babson will travel to Springfield on Saturday, February 6 for a 7:00 p.m. contest.


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I recently moved to a home with acreage, but quickly realized that even large lots have small or quirky outdoor spaces that must be designed carefully and thoughtfully.
I recently moved to a home with acreage, but quickly realized that even large lots have small or quirky outdoor spaces that must be designed carefully and thoughtfully.
Fortunately, with attention to appropriate plant and variety choices, just about anything that can be done to dress up a larger space can be done on a smaller scale with equal success.
Even the smallest spaces can be made to appear larger with a few design tricks that fool the eye into thinking the space is bigger than it actually is.
Some ideas:
Garden in layers. Layers give the illusion of more space than you really have. "Garden Up," a book by California landscape designers Rebecca Sweet and Susan Morrison, recommends that we think in terms of three layers: top, middle and bottom. For the tallest layer, choose vines that naturally grow flat against a wall, vase-shaped plants or trees you can train or shape to allow plenty of room for planting beneath them.
In the middle layer, select plants that are 3-4 feet tall, with a vertical, light, open habit, such as perennials with tall flower stalks or finely textured ornamental grasses. The reason is how our eyes perceive depth. If we can see several things at once where we might otherwise only see one, it tricks the eye into thinking the space is bigger than it is, and gives the area a more overall lush feel.
The bottom layer should fill in the gaps and can offer multiseason interest. Select small-scale grasses, ground-hugging shrubs and compact perennials to visually anchor the bottom.
Introduce color with non-plant selections. Depending on flower color to provide accent and impact in your design can be risky in a small space. Since every inch must count, a potentially underperforming flower display can diminish the impact, and even the most accomplished plant experts struggle here. Instead, bring in color through other objects, such as brightly painted furniture, accessories, wall objects or garden art. Ditch the dirt. With limited overall space, yielding some of that to a patch of dirt for planting may seem impractical, and it often is. Instead, consider making a limited outdoor space feel like a continuation of the indoors. That may include replacing dirt for brick pavers, tile or concrete. Then add an all-weather area rug to give the feel of another room. Add attractive planting containers of different shapes and sizes and fill them with a variety of plants and trees. You'll have an instant garden, and another room to extend the living space. Maximize usable space. The recurring theme by all designers when it comes to making a small area look its best is to take advantage of every inch of space, especially vertical opportunities.
In just a glance, visitors may get the sense that they've seen all there is to see in a small garden. That can be disappointing. So keep it interesting and mysterious. Add other objects like a small water feature, or even a mirror to give the illusion the space continues. Tuck in a few surprises that require a more lingering stroll through the garden.
Containers work very well, either as a focal point or when tucked discreetly in the back of a bed where they aren't immediately on display. Other tricks include a garden path that leads beyond the field of view, even if it stops just around the corner. The eye is again tricked to thinking there is more than there actually is.
Joe Lamp'l is host and executive producer of "Growing a Greener World" on PBS. Contact him at email@example.com, or visit joegardener.com.


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Polka Dot Preggo Tops
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What's not to love about a spring polka dot top (or two?) I made this black & white polka dot top as one of four pieces for PatternReview's mini-wardrobe contest, intended to coordinate with a skirt, cardigan, and dress. The orange-and-teal top is the (wearable) muslin. My starting point was Jalie 2005, a basic non-maternity crew-neck short-sleeved T-shirt pattern. I scooped out the neckline, did a major full bust adjustment, did a major belly/maternity adjustment, and converted the short sleeves to cap sleeves. The hems and sleeves are finished with a serger rolled hem, and the necklines are bound with self-fabric and topstitched with a twin needle on my regular sewing machine. If you'd like to try any of these alterations, I've detailed the entire modification process with step-by-step photos and tips on my blog, Polka Dot Overload.
Material Notes
For the muslin: Orange-and-teal polka dot rayon/poly/lycra from Fabric.com at $5.98/yard with similar stretch (40% crosswise) to my fashion fabric (50% crosswise). I used less than a yard. Don't rush out and get this stuff—it does NOT have the silkiness/softness/richness/stretch I normally expect from rayon-blend knits, it's quite thin, and the colors are pretty faded. Great for a cute summery weekend top, but not for work wear.
For the final: B&W polka-dot ITY poly jersey from Spandex House at $6/yard. It was my first time working with ITY and I loved it—it doesn't seem to curl or fuss or wrinkle as much as other jerseys. Still, it is poly, and not quite as breathable as the cotton or rayon-blend knits I've worked with in the past. Again, I used less than a yard.
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Apr 7, 2010, 07.15 PMby m1khaela
Wow, thanks everyone! This cheers me up since my sewing machine just broke down and needs to go to the repair shop… probably bringing my maternity sewing to an end, since I'm due in as little as… 7 weeks!
Apr 7, 2010, 09.05 AMby rogue-cellist
well done! I'm doing a whole lot of maternity sewing at present as well- mainly recreating existing maternity tops and pants that are at the end of their wearable life-span but I have a few normal patterns I'd like to modify as well- you've done a fantastic job on these and I am very impressed.
Apr 7, 2010, 12.14 AMby isobelm
Great work, your tops look wonderful. I can't wait to see your other maternity creations.
Apr 6, 2010, 07.25 PMby simo-1
What sweetness!!! I love your look it seem so comfy!
Apr 6, 2010, 05.59 PMby wzrdreams
The final top is so fabulous. I love how the dots move over the belly and bust…. The results look very feminine and comfortable. Great pictures too!
Apr 6, 2010, 04.47 PMby sokkenmonster
Wow, you look so pretty in both of them. I'm looking forward to the other pieces!
Apr 6, 2010, 03.15 PMby Geeky Seamstress
omg it must be so useful to be able to sew when you're pregnant, I know so many women always complaining about the godawful maternity clothes in the shops, you look GREAT!
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