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As the foreclosure crisis has unfolded further, it has become clear that the unfair and deceptive practices of some mortgage lenders and brokers played an important role in selling mortgage loans that were destined to fail. Investigations by the Attorney General's Office have determined that too often brokers and lenders sold exceedingly risky loans, using misleading and deceptive sales conduct.
The Attorney General's Office prosecutes enforcement actions against the most unscrupulous of these brokers and lenders. In investigating these cases, the AGO discovered the following practices:
- failing to disclose or explain the terms of loans to borrowers;
- inflating the income of borrowers on applications;
- misstating the source of the borrower's income;
- making loans with rates and terms less favorable than those for which the borrower qualified, often to earn financial incentives for the broker or loan originator; and
- making loans without meaningful consideration of whether the borrowers can repay them.
Attorney General's Regulations
The Attorney General's Office recently revised regulations governing mortgage brokers and lenders ( ). The regulations, effective in January 2008, now apply to all mortgage loans, and specifically:
- Prohibit mortgage brokers or lenders from making a loan if they do not have a reasonable belief that the borrower is able to repay the loan.
- Restrict the abuse of no-documentation or "stated income" loans by requiring that the mortgage broker or lender disclose how the interest rates or other charges will increase under a "no-doc" loan, and obtain the borrower's signed statement of income in order to process those types of loans.
- Prohibit mortgage brokers from arranging or processing loans that are not in the borrower's interest, and prohibit brokers from brokering loans if the broker's financial interest conflicts with the borrower's interest.
- Prohibit mortgage lenders from steering borrowers to loan products that are more costly than those that the borrower qualifies for, and prohibits lenders from discriminating between similarly qualified borrowers.
The Attorney General's Office has created a document with frequently asked questions, to provide guidance for understanding these new regulations:
New State Law
In November 2007, Governor Patrick signed into law a series of new provisions governing the mortgage industry. The new laws:
- Provides homeowners a 90-day right to cure, or 90 days to make any overdue mortgage payments and stay in their homes.
- Requires in-person counseling for first-time homebuyers prior to purchasing variable-rate, subprime loans. The Division of Banks must maintain a list of approved counseling programs .
- Requires the Division of Banks to maintain a database tracking foreclosures and produce a report, at least annually, tracking developments and trends of mortgage foreclosures in the state.
- Requires that the Division of Banks examine lenders and prepare a written evaluation of each lender's record of performance which shall be open to the public upon request.
- Enhances penalties for failing to comply with regulations related to the industry, including increasing the fine for failing to license properly. The penalties and fines were increased to $2,000 or imprisonment for not more than two and one-half years in the house of correction or not more than five years in state prison.
Additional provisions include:
- Improved oversight and monitoring of certain mortgage lenders.
- Requiring loan originators to be licensed by the Division of Banks and providing a $3 million appropriation to the Division to implement the provisions of the bill.
- Extending $2 million in grants to establish 10 education centers around the Commonwealth and promote first time homebuyer and foreclosure counseling.
- Granting tenants of foreclosed properties additional tenant at will rights.
- Requiring every mortgage to have endorsed on it the name, address, and license number of the mortgage broker and mortgage originator, if applicable.
- Mandating an accounting of the disposition of the proceeds of a foreclosure sale to a foreclosed consumer, including whether there is any surplus due to the consumer or if any deficiency remains.
- Prohibiting a subprime adjustable rate mortgage for first time homebuyers unless they a) affirmatively opt into a subprime adjustable rate product, and b) get in person counseling from a certified counselor.
Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008
The Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 created the HOPE for Homeowners program through the Department of Housing and Urban Development. It is estimated to help as many as 400,000 borrowers, in fear of losing their homes but can afford a new FHA insured loan, refinance into more affordable loans by offering government insurance to lenders who reduce mortgages to at least 90 percent of the property's value. The program is available only to owner occupants and is voluntary for lenders.
Eligible borrowers must:
- The home is their primary residence, and they have no ownership interest in any other residential property, such as second homes.
- Their existing mortgage was originated on or before January 1, 2008, and they have made at least six payments.
- They are not able to pay their existing mortgage without help.
- As of March 2008, their total monthly mortgage payments due were more than 31 percent of their gross monthly income.
- They certify they have not been convicted of fraud in the past 10 years, intentionally defaulted on debts, and did not knowingly or willingly provide material false information to obtain their existing mortgage(s).
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MADISON, WI (LEARFIELD-WSAU) Wisconsin outside linebacker Brendan Kelly practiced yesterday, after he injured a hamstring last weekend against Purdue. Kelly says he expects to play on Saturday night, when the 23rd-ranked Badgers face Number-four Ohio State in Columbus.
Defensive coordinator Dave Aranda says he won't start Kelly -- but he'll probably be a part of several pass-rushing packages. Aranda said Kelly is recovering better than corner Peniel Jean -- who might get some playing time after he hurt a leg last Saturday. Jean is expected to travel with the team to Columbus.
There was no word on the playing possibilities of four other injured Badgers -- tight end Jacob Pedersen, receivers Jeff Duckworth and Kenzel Doe, and center Dallas Lewallen.
Meanwhile, Ohio State coach Urban Meyer says he expects Braxton Miller to start at quarterback for the Buckeyes. Miller has been out with a sprained knee ligament.
His replacement, Kenny Guiton is coming off three solid games which netted him back-to-back Big Ten player-of-the-week honors. Badgers' coach Gary Andersen has said his team will be ready to face either quarterback. A high school safety from New England is the latest to commit to Wisconsin for next fall. Lubern Figaro of Everett Massachusetts gave a verbal commitment yesterday to the Badgers, and he announced it later on Twitter.
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A powerful and unified ally – organized labor – has come out in support of comprehensive immigration reform. Today's New York Times reports that for the first time, the country's two biggest labor federations (AFL-CIO and Change to Win) are working together to support comprehensive immigration reform. Julia Preston and Steve Greenhouse from the New York Times report,
A.F.L.-C.I.O. officials said they agreed with Change to Win leaders that, with more than seven million unauthorized immigrants already working across the nation, legalizing their status would be the most effective way to protect labor standards for all workers.
"We have developed a joint strategy with the approach framed around workers' rights," said Ana Avendaño, associate general counsel of the A.F.L.-C.I.O.
—Immigration Accord by Labor Boosts Obama Effort, April 13, 2009
This is huge. Labor is the authentic voice of working class Americans and their support for reform will be critical to Congress debating and passing a bill starting later this year.
Continuing the trend of editorials supporting President Obama in calling on Congress to begin crafting an immigration bill, the New York Times congratulates the Administration for setting aside divisive politics and understanding that reform of our immigration laws is urgently needed. The editorial also welcomes the "calmer voices outlining smart reform" referring to the labor's unity announcement:
The ingredients of reform are clear: legalization for the 12 million, to yield bumper crops of new citizens, to make it easier to weed out criminals and to end the fear and hopelessness of life in the shadows; sensible enforcement at the border that focuses resources on fighting crime, drugs and violence; a strengthened employment system that punishes businesses that exploit illegal labor; and a future flow of workers that is attuned to the economy's needs and fully protects workers' rights.
…We expect to hear more from Mr. Obama soon. It will take courage to defend the wisdom and necessity of fixing the immigration system. It will take even more courage to engage in the serious fight to do so. It is what the country needs and what American voters elected Mr. Obama to do
—Immigration Reform and Hard Times, April 13, 2009
We are heartened by the news that both the President and labor recognize that our immigration problem needs to be confronted head-on. Congress must act. Our current system allows workers to be exploited by unscrupulous employers, which in turn undermines labor conditions for all workers, native and immigrant alike. Reform of our immigration system is needed to even the playing field for all workers and guarantee labor rights.


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Nokia Developer Discussion Boards honors one poster a month for their outstanding record of helping other developers.
The Nokia Developer Discussion Boards Poster of the Month (POM) is based on the quality and quantity of responses as judged by the Nokia Developer Experts. Along with the respect and gratitude of your peers, the POM is awarded a new high-end Nokia device and DVLUP XP. We also promote the POM winner within our online community through social media.
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Robert Higgs - Crisis, Leviathan, and the National Security State
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"Crisis, Leviathan, and the National Security State" by Robert Higgs was a speech sponsored by The Future of Freedom Foundation February 15, 2014 at the 2014 International Students for Liberty Conference in Washington D.C.
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Robert Higgs on the Logic of Crisis and Leviathan and Why It Still Holds
Recorded: Monday, February 17, 2014
On February 17, 2014 Robert Higgs presented this speech as part of the ongoing Economic Liberty Lecture Series, a joint project of The Future of Freedom Foundation and the George Mason University Economics Society.
Check out Higgs' book Crisis and Leviathan.
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David J. Theroux Discusses Libertarianism on WichitaLiberty.TV
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Independent Institute Founder and President, David J. Theroux discusses libertarianism and gives liberty-based perspectives on current events with host Bob Weeks on WichitaLiberty.TV.
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How U.S. Economic Warfare Provoked Japan's Attack on Pearl Harbor
Recorded: Saturday, October 27, 2012
Senior Fellow Robert Higgs speaks at The Arthur M. Krolman lecture, presented at the 2012 Mises Institute Supporters Summit: "The Truth About War: A Revisionist Approach". Recorded at Callaway Gardens, Georgia, on 27 October 2012.
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Special Independent Institute Video
Recorded: Tuesday, November 15, 2011
The Independent Institutes 25th Anniversary with Congressman Ron Paul and Independent Institute President David J. Theroux.
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Robert Higgs on the Market for Quality Assurance
Recorded: Wednesday, November 2, 2011
This presentation by Independent Institute Senior Fellow Robert Higgs was presented on July 29, 2011, at Mises University, sponsored by the Ludwig von Mises Institute, in Auburn, Alabama.
Experts: Robert HiggsType: Other EventIssues: Bureaucracy and Government, Corporate Welfare, Economists, Free Market Economics, Freedom, Politics, Public Health/ Consumer Protection
Robert Higgs on How the State Leads People to Their Own Destruction
Recorded: Friday, October 12, 2007
Lecture presented by Robert Higgs at the Ludwig von Mises Institute's 25th Anniversary Celebration in New York City; 12-13 October 2007. This celebratory event discusses the legacy of Ludwig von Mises, his students such as Murray Rothbard, and the movement Mises inspired. http://mises.org
Experts: Robert HiggsType: TelevisionIssues: Bureaucracy and Government, Civil Liberties/ Human Rights, Freedom, Government Power, Government Waste/Pork, Political Ideology and Philosophy, Regulation and Deregulation
Robert Higgs on the Rise and Fall of Leviathan
Recorded: Sunday, January 1, 1995
Robert Higgs speaks at a Future of Freedom Foundation conference in 1995 on the ratchet effect- the idea that governments tend to grab power during emergencies but do not cede it completely after each crisis abates- and gives his own analysis of what it might take to slow the growth of government in the 21st century.
Check out Higg's book Crisis and Leviathan.
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HLA-B27 antigen
HLA-B27 is a blood test to look for specific protein found on the surface of white blood cells. The protein is called human leukocyte antigen B27 (HLA-B27).
Human leukocyte antigens (HLAs) are proteins that help the body's immune system tell the difference between its own cells and foreign, harmful substances.
See also: Histocompatibility antigen test
Alternative Names
Human leukocyte antigen B27
How the test is performed
Blood is drawn from a vein, usually from the inside of the elbow or the back of the hand. The puncture site is cleaned with antiseptic. An elastic band is placed around the upper arm to apply pressure and cause the vein to swell with blood.
A needle is inserted into the vein, and the blood is collected in an air-tight vial or a syringe. During the procedure, the band is removed to restore circulation. Once the blood has been collected, the needle is removed, and the puncture site is covered to stop any bleeding.
In infants or young children:
The area is cleansed with antiseptic and punctured with a sharp needle or a lancet. The blood may be collected in a pipette (small glass tube), on a slide, onto a test strip, or into a small container. A bandage may be applied to the puncture site if there is any bleeding.
How to prepare for the test
No special preparation is usually necessary.
How the test will feel
When the needle is inserted to draw blood, you may feel moderate pain, or only a prick or stinging sensation. Afterward, there may be some throbbing.
Why the test is performed
Your doctor may order this test if you have joint pain, stiffness, or swelling. HLA type B27 is associated with autoimmune diseases such as ankylosing spondylitis and Reiter syndrome. The test may be done along with other tests, including an ESR, C-reactive protein, and rheumatoid factor.
HLA antigen testing is also used to match donated tissue to organ recipients. For example, it may be done when a person needs a kidney transplant or bone marrow transplant.
Normal Values
A normal (negative) result means HLA-B27 is absent.
However, HLA-B27 is found in 5 - 7% of Caucasians who do not have an autoimmune disorder.
What abnormal results mean
A positive test means HLA-B27 is present. It suggests a greater-than-average risk for developing:
- Ankylosing spondylitis
- Reiter syndrome
- Sacroiliitis (inflammation of the sacroiliac joint)
In the presence of suggestive clinical findings, a positive HLA-B27 test may confirm the diagnosis.
What the risks are
Veins and arteries vary in size from one patient to another and from one side of the body to the other. Obtaining a blood sample from some people may be more difficult than from others.
Other risks associated with having blood drawn are slight but may include:
- Excessive bleeding
- Fainting or feeling light-headed
- Hematoma (blood accumulating under the skin)
- Infection (a slight risk any time the skin is broken)
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Just says after a coyote killed a Chihuahua in St. Louis Park, another one was caught on camera while out on a lunch run near the same business park off Highway 100 where a coyote set up a den in a culvert.
While coyotes aren't considered a threat to humans, they certainly are to other animals -- like the goslings that were gobbled up for breakfast while drinking water.
"He was pouncing the goslings and tossing them aside," recalled Brent Harris, who watched the circle of life savagely unfold outside his office window. "Chased them across the street there."
Harris turned on his cell phone camera when the coyote came back for leftovers later.
His coworkers called the episode a Mutual of Omaha Wild Kingdom moment -- but in a metro community, some still think the coyotes are too close for comfort.
The coyote was later seen running down Cedar Lake Road, not far from Home Depot and the shops at West end.
Eagan has started mapping coyote seasons, and is color-coding the sighting by season. Nearly 60 sightings were reported last year alone.
Experts recommend making a lot of noise to scare of any coyote that approaches -- although that's extremely unlikely; however, pet owners should keep a sharp eye on small dogs and cats and remember that coyotes usually sleep during the day and become active between dusk and dawn.
From Eagan to Edina, there have been hundreds of sightings and a handful of attacks on small dogs. April is when the pups are born, and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources says the coyotes may be more determined to find food to feed their young.
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MISSION - Celso Mendez, 25, passed away Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012 at his residence in Mission.
Born in McAllen, Mr. Mendez lived in Mission all of his life. He was a graduate of Sharyland High School and was a student at South Texas College pursuing a career as a diesel mechanic. He was employed at Days Inn in Brownsville and Hawthorne Suites in Mission.
Survivors include his mother, Guadalupe Cardoza, and sisters, Patricia Rodriguez, Claudia Duran, Dania Montes, Karina Martinez and Irene Mendez, all of Mission.
He was accompanied in death by his wife, Mildred Azeneth Mendez and preceded in death by his father, Francisco Mendez.
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Mike doesn't want to be that guy, okay? He never wants to be that guy - because what is he, a character in a Hallmark movie? - but all of Harvey's time has been sucked up by the Donovan/Tubbs merger, and Louis has co-opted Mike's services for his own cases, and what that really means is that Mike has been sleeping at his apartment and Harvey has been sleeping at his, and neither the twain shall meet.
Or, in layman's terms: Mike really misses actually spending time with his boyfriend. In the morning. At night. In the middle of the day. Sex in the shower. Having lunch together. Early morning blowjobs. Winding down at the end of the day with Harvey's dad on the record player and a glass of Scotch in Harvey's hand, a beer in Mike's.
And did he happen to mention the sex?
(Because yeah, he kinda sorta maybe misses that too.)
It might be easier if it seemed to effect Harvey at all, but every time Mike sneaks a look at him from Donna's desk or when they pass each other in the hall, Harvey's face is as masked as ever. There's the occasional flirty or snarky text that Mike reads on his way upstairs to his apartment, and a brush of the fingers on Mike's shoulders when Harvey thinks the coast is clear, but it's not enough. It's maddening really, and it makes Mike feel a little like he's alone in his relative misery.
They're able to get together once or twice, but really it's just to fall into bed together exhausted in the early hours of the morning, barely even touching, much less doing anything remotely crazy like, you know, talking to each other. And it makes Mike feel farther away from Harvey than he ever has.
He's sure the feeling will pass. They'll get back to working together soon enough, and it'll be like nothing changed. (This is something he has to actively remind himself at eleven o'clock at night, when Louis is doing his best impersonation of King of the Creepers, and Mike gets the sinking feeling - possibly caused by a combination of too much Red Bull and Kung Pao chicken - that this is what his life is, and there's no coming back from it.)
And Mike thinks he's hiding it pretty well when he gets a text from Harvey.
Stop looking at me like that. Friday. Be ready at 9. Dress casual.
Nine turns into nine thirty, nine thirty turns into ten, and eventually he just stops watching the clock. He sits at Donna's desk and plays with her office supplies, makes chains out of her paper clips and mini origami cranes out of post-it notes, and waits for Harvey to be finished. Mike no longer expects anything out of this date - stopped expecting anything fourteen paper clip chains ago - but he can't really bear to leave either. He's not sure if what he wants is an apology so much as simple recognition of how shitty this is, but at this point he'd take either.
Mike kicked his shoes off a long time ago, so maybe he knew he'd be here for the long haul, and he digs his toes into the low pile carpet, spins the dials on Donna's date stamp, wonders when settling for something he barely gets to call his own will stop sounding like the right choice.
"You're mad."
"No." And he's not, not really. He'd just like this to matter as much to Harvey as it does to him, and maybe that's unrealistic. He doesn't know.
"You were gone when I woke up this morning."
Mike nods, watches the date stamp in his hands as he slowly spins the numbered dials.
"I didn't like it."
Mike nods again, sets the date stamp down. Looks up. "I'm going to go home."
Mike slips his shoes on, ties them, stands and walks away without looking back at Harvey. He slips his hands in his jacket pockets as he waits for the elevator and when it arrives, slips in, turns, presses the button for the lobby. Then he slips his hand back into his pocket and meets Harvey's eyes as the elevator doors close between them.
When Harvey shows up at Mike's apartment later that night he doesn't say anything, just stands in the doorway and waits for Mike to invite him in. Mike finally gets a good look at his face and wonders how long Harvey's looked this way, vaguely unsettled and pained around the edges.
Maybe Mike isn't the only frustrated one.
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Try the basic Saqi Hotel or other cheapies along Jinnah Rd. Hotels will almost certainly insist that you register with the police before being allowed to check in.
The cheapest of the cheap in Quetta, the Azad Muslim is particularly popular with Japanese backpackers. Rooms are arranged around a central courtyard, and there's a restaurant with a never-ending pot of dhal...
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Rooms around a central courtyard are nicely finished in local marble. Some could be larger, but all are kept clean and tidy. Spot-on for the price, and always busy. There's no restaurant, but the staff can run to room service.
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Another option opening straight onto Jinnah Rd. Rooms are average, and still a little gloomy, but the place seems to have improved slightly since our last visit. An acceptable choice if other midrange hotels are full.
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A Gallatin family that was spared in a wreck Thursday is still looking for one of their two dogs, who went missing after the crash.
The Wilson family's car was flipped on its side in an accident that happened during a traffic stop on Highway 109.
The Wilsons were stuck in that car, but their two Boston Terriers, Chelsea and Rocco, got out and ran away.
"We were unable to get out, but our pups, they got out. And in a blind panic they ran down the freeway. Traffic was stopped. Somebody did stop and try to get the dogs but I think that spooked them further and then actually split them up," Tony Wilson, the dogs' owner, told Channel 4 News.
The family has been searching for those pups since the accident, and their posts on social media have attracted a lot of attention.
"We've contacted all the shelters, the police departments, the vets, and most of the time, the majority of the time when we've called, somebody's already called them for us. So we just have to say we've been in a car accident and they already know who we were, and that's really cool."
Tony Wilson found Rocco after he was seen begging for food at a neighborhood about 10 miles away from the site of the crash. The family who fed him also let him spend the night in their home, before letting him back outside the next morning.
Chelsea was last seen on Lock 4 Road in Gallatin, heading toward the lake. She is a 2-year-old, black, female Boston Terrier, wearing a pink collar.
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One of the reasons you invest in bonds, perhaps the main reason, is the interest payments you'll receive. So, naturally, you'd like these payments to be as large as possible.
However, "chasing" high rates may not always work out in your favor. But when buying bonds, you can hardly go wrong when you look for quality.
As you may know, there's a direct and inverse relationship between a bond's quality and its interest rate.
To attract investors, the lowest-quality bonds typically pay the highest interest rates. Conversely, high-quality bonds pay lower rates.
But what does it mean to say that a bond is of high quality?
Essentially, it means that an independent rating agency, such as Moody's or Standard & Poor's, has evaluated a bond and found that its' issuer, a corporation or a municipality, is unlikely to default on its payments. And the higher-rated the bond, the less likely a default.
Before buying a bond, check out its rating. Moody's ranks "investment grade" bonds (the highest quality bonds) from Aaa down to Baa-1 or Baa, while Standard & Poor's ranks these bonds from AAA down to BBB. If you see a bond with a rating below these, it is considered "speculative," "highly speculative" or in default.
Is it smart to chase higher rates?
It's not hard to understand why high quality is desirable when choosing bonds. After all, you want to be fairly confident that the issuer is going to continue making interest payments throughout the life of your bond.
But what may be more difficult for some people to understand is why they can't sacrifice some quality for higher rates.
After all, in times of low interest rates, such as the present, higher-return bonds can look attractive to those who rely on their investments for income and to those who are looking for the best return on their money. So why not buy lower-quality bonds that carry higher yields?
For one thing, while it's true that lower-quality bonds generally pay more than those with higher grades, the difference is no longer as great as it once was. Why? Because, in the declining-rate environment we've been in for several years, yield-hungry investors have aggressively sought ought lower-quality bonds.
Consequently, the increased demand for these bonds has caused their price to go up, relative to higher-rated bonds. And because interest rates move in the opposite direction of bond prices, the "quality spread," the difference in yields for bonds of different quality, has narrowed.
In plain English, this means you are probably not getting paid enough, in terms of yield, for taking on the risk of buying lower-quality bonds. So chasing higher yields, and sacrificing quality to get them, may not work in your favor.
Rather than pursuing higher yields in today's marketplace, you might be better off by creating a bond "ladder" composed of bonds of varying maturities. When rates are rising, the proceeds from your maturing bonds can be used to invest in new bonds at the higher levels.
When market rates are falling, you'll continue to benefit from the higher rates offered by your longer-term bonds.
But in any case, stick with quality bonds. They may not always give you the top interest rates, but they can still be quite rewarding.
Sally Stahl is a financial advisor with Edward Jones. Contact her at (561) 748-7600.
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I'm really surprised you are so excited about your new iPad delivery. My new iPad also came this morning. I wasn't dancing at the door waiting for the FedEx guy so we didn't have the same jovial exchange of excitement. It was pretty boring actually.
Anyway, so I promptly opened the packaging and fired 'er up. First thing I notice during boot is that from the onset this doesn't feel much different than the iPad 2. Also, the magic of the previous iPad openings was mostly lost. It has been a few months since I sold my 2, so it was good to hold one again, but none of that "zomg this thing is sexy" feelings.
Once I got through activation (why is there activation for wifi model again?), my not-so-mind-blowing experience continued. Since I didn't have much time to play with it, I opened up Safari and loaded a page. Pretty sharp, looks good. But still, this is pretty much the same experience. Next up, took some photos and a brief video. Not impressed. No big deal, I'll never use the camera anyway.
So after checking out all of the new features, I was left feeling kind of meh about it. I'm sure I'll enjoy the better display, but I am left feeling disappointed. The magic is gone from my previous experiences.
Sell it like you did your ipad 2... I don't know why you bought it. You said your $99 touchpad is more usable anyway.


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Ship(s): Sea Spirit
Trip Highlights:
Spectacular Greenland landscapes with immense fjords, community visits, Tundra hiking, kayaking, Zodiac cruises, and possible musk oxen and whale sightings.
Kids 8-17 years old FREE! No single supplement.
Summary: From the Fjord of Eternity to the Arctic ghost town of Skoldungen, Greenland rewards with sites and experiences unlike any other place in the world. Dogsledding settlements and cultural shows give you a connection to the people who live here, while whale watching, tundra hiking and exploring one of the world's fastest moving glaciers get you close to nature. Greenland remains largely untouched by humans, a rare treat - ideally suited for expedition travel. You'll be dwarfed by the sheer size and scale of nature in Greenland, where wildlife and the forces of nature still reign supreme. From herds of Musk Oxen to towns that use dogsleds for transportation, a voyage to Greenland is unlike any other.
Arrive at any time in Canada's capital city, Ottawa. Give yourself some free time to check out ByWard Market and enjoy a night in the city.
Day 2: Kangerlussuaq / Embark
Today you'll board your charter flight to Greenland and begin your Arctic adventure. A representative will assist you with the transfer to the airport in Ottawa and to the ship upon arrival in Greenland.
Days 3 - 8: West Greenland
The coast of Greenland provides many dramatic, mountainous landscapes where fjords open up into the sea. Your first fjord to explore is Ilulissat Icefjord, home to one of the world's fastest moving glaciers. The glacier here provides you with a great opportunity to capture ice crashing into the sea. Continuing along, the Amerdloq Fjord provides you with a chance to stretch your legs, by exploring abandoned villages and ancient Thule sites. The nearby town of Sisimiut is an interesting place to visit as there are more dog sleds here than humans.
Evighedsfjorden, meaning Fjord of Eternity is a favored place to go on some Zodiac cruises. This long, deep fjord has very few settlements, helping you to appreciate nature in its rawest form. Hiking among the towering mountains, you'll have plenty of chances to photograph the vegetation and dramatic landscapes of Greenland. Also, visit Nuuk, the capital of Greenland, yet home to fewer than 16,000 people. You'll have time to wander the streets and see the Hans Egede Church and Hans Egede Statue near the waterfront, named after the missionary who founded the settlement. You'll also visit the museum to see the famous Greenland Mummies. From Nuuk, pass Cape Farewell and head on to Southern Greenland.
Day 9: South Greenland
Climbers and mountaineers around the world know this area well, as Tasermiut Fjord is famous as one of the world's most prolific big wall playgrounds. This part of Greenland is one of the most dramatic, being nicknamed the "Arctic Patagonia." A bit of a history lesson will be provided here, as you learn about the settlements of the area, founded by Erik the Red.
Days 10 - 12: East Greenland
Get a feel of what an Arctic ghost town is like, as you'll visit the abandoned Skoldungen settlement, where inhabitants were forced to move to larger, more accessible towns in 1961. The narrow part of Skoldungenfjord is a great place to explore by Zodiac and kayak, allowing you to glide past icebergs and get some great photographs.
Before your Greenland journey ends, aim to visit Tasiilaq and the Ammassalik fjord. It is the largest community in East Greenland, where the inhabitants may put on a cultural show and you'll also have time to take a scenic hike to the Valley of Flowers. Time and weather permitting, you may go on a search for whales in Ammassalik Fjord.
Day 13: At Sea
Bid farewell to Greenland, as your expedition turns east towards Iceland.
Day 14: Reykjavik, Iceland / Disembark
Your Greenland adventure comes to an end as you enter port in Reykjavik. Head to the airport, or if you have time, stick around to explore this great city.
Read this itinerary as a guide only; the exact route and program varies according to ice and weather conditions - and the wildlife you encounter. Flexibility is the key to the success of this expedition.
Reverse Itinerary: 8/16/2013 (Reykjavik to Ottawa)
Mandatory Travel Insurance:
All guests are required to have comprehensive travel insurance coverage. Due to the remoteness of the areas in this itinerary, travelers must have a minimum $50,000 of emergency medical coverage. Proof of coverage is required prior to embarkation. The shipping company will not be held responsible for delays due to force majeure. Any additional costs accrued will be the responsibility of the traveler. ExpeditionTrips strongly recommends that the travel insurance policy covers trip cancellation insurance, trip delay (interruption or after departure coverage), baggage and repatriation. ExpeditionTrips can assist you with this.
Sea Kayaking Option: $595 per person
Pre-booked option; minimum age 16 years. For experienced kayakers; please advise at time of booking; places strictly limited.
Shipboard accommodation with daily housekeeping; all breakfasts, lunches and dinners on board throughout your voyage (Please inform of any dietary requirements as far in advance as possible. Unfortunately, the ships' galleys cannot prepare kosher meals.); all shore landings per the daily program; leadership throughout the voyage by experienced Expedition Leader, including shore landings and other activities; all Zodiac transfers and cruising per the daily program; formal and informal presentations by Expedition Team and guest speakers as scheduled; photographic journal on DVD, documenting the voyage; a pair of waterproof expedition boots on loan for shore landings; an expedition parka – yours to keep; coffee, tea, cocoa available around the clock; complimentary selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages; hair dryer and bathrobe in every cabin; comprehensive pre-departure materials, including a map and an informative Arctic Reader; all miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the program; all luggage handling aboard ship; emergency evacuation insurance for all passengers to a maximum benefit of $100,000 per person*; 1 complimentary night pre-expedition hotel accommodation in Reykjavik with breakfast and 1 complimentary night post expedition hotel accommodation in Ottawa as indicated in the itinerary (8/16/2013 reverse departure). 1 complimentary night pre expedition hotel accommodation in Ottawa with breakfast as indicated in the itinerary (8/28/2013); on embarkation day, transfer from the host hotel to ship; on the day of disembarkation, group transfer from the ship designated drop-off location.
Not Included:
Any airfare; mandatory transfer package/charter flight ($1,395 per person); passport and visa expenses; government arrival and departure taxes; any meals ashore with the exception of breakfast at the host hotel before embarkation, if applicable; baggage, cancellation and medical travel insurance; excess baggage charges; laundry and other personal charges; telecommunications charges; the customary gratuity at the end of the voyage for ship's crew and Expedition Team members; fuel surcharge may apply.
*Emergency Evacuation Insurance:
Emergency evacuation coverage to a maximum benefit per paying passenger of $100,000 is included in the cost of this expedition. Included coverage is applicable only to travel between the first and last day of the expedition purchased. Additional days of travel prior to the expedition and/or after the expedition are not covered by the included emergency evacuation insurance. We strongly advise all passengers to purchase medical, cancellation and baggage insurance, and additional emergency evacuation coverage.
Why does AntarcticConnection partner with ExpeditionTrips?
True experts with first-hand polar experience, the ExpeditionTrips staff has sailed on the ships they represent; with a combined amount of 100 Antarctic trips between them;and can help you thoroughly compare and contrast the expeditions.
Their approach to travel is highly personal and professional, offering unbiased travel assistance to ensure you choose the very best Antarctica trip to meet your needs!
ExpeditionTrips works only with the highest quality small ships-all under 200 passengers-ranging from a 48-passenger Russian research vessel to a 200-passenger luxury expedition ship.


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When David Blewett, the editor of Eighteenth-Century Fiction, approached me about editing a special issue on the French novel, he expressed the hope that the project might call more attention to the journal among dix-huitiémistes and increase the number of manuscripts submitted on French topics. With this goal in mind, we sought a theme that would be timely and provocative, but broadly defined and hospitable to scholars with a wide range of approaches and interests. The idea of "modernity" seemed to meet these criteria, and the response has fulfilled our hopes.
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Email Strategy: When The Government Shuts Down
Using news stories to guide email content demands a very important balance between sending relevant, interesting messages and capitalizing on an unfortunate situation. The simple rule of thumb: If the news isn't positive, do not try to make a sale.
Take the recent government shutdown, for example. Everyone is hearing about it, discussing it and figuring out how it will impact them.
Chances are, you can use the shutdown to find some unique way to connect with your readers. In the fight to get noticed in the inbox, such a hot topic can get your email attention.
The question is, is there a way to do this respectfully and appropriately?
Essentials' "We're Open" Email
Amid the buzz about the government, Essentials sent out this email yesterday:
This could be considered a timely, effective way to connect with customers without a lot of planning or time on your part. While a hair salon is not likely to be part of any government branch, it's still relevant.
Now, they don't make any political comments, which is a no-brainer, but still a plus.
But they'd better hope they have no government employees on their list who currently aren't being paid They may not feel like spending extra money on beauty treatments, and they may resent Essentials if they perceive the email as capitalizing on their situation.
A Better Approach
Humor, without asking for a sale at all, is likely to go over better. Something to lighten the mood, something people can enjoy without having to trek anywhere or spend anything.
Although there is plenty of misfortune resulting from the situation, it is not (one could argue) an actual tragedy. Therefore, carefully played humor can be appropriate and appreciated.
For example, in the last few days, the following have popped up around the Web:
Time's Panda Cam Spoof
Tweets Poking Fun At Washington
Even these examples could be seen as leveraging others' misfortune in a bid for brand awareness, though, so it's best to be careful.
Perhaps The Best Approach
Helping. Legitimately offering a helping hand is far less likely to attract criticism.
Many DC businesses are offering discounts, and better, free burgers, donuts, sandwiches and the like for government employees are a way that The cynical view: You at least have to make a sacrifice to get eyes on your brand. The optimistic view: You are legitimately a helpful and altruistic company.
The Do's and Don'ts
If you're going to leverage news for your content, keep these points in mind:
- Be timely. Essentials sent this out the day it happened.
- Be respectful. If a tragedy is happening, it's wise to hold off on any marketing pushes.
- Stay away from any political, religious or other hot-button references. Offend a subscriber, and you've alienated them.
- Be unique. Many other businesses will be doing the same thing, so stand out from the crowd!
What Do You Think About This Particular Perspective?
I'm postulating here that mentioning current news can keep your emails relevant, that sales offers based on negative news stories are a bad idea and that careful humor is most likely okay.
In your experience, and in your opinion, is this the right mindset for the situation?
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I like the offering a helping hand option the best. I applaud restaurants who are offering free meals to those in need during this time. In my opinion, marketing campaigns like this are sure to help the business make more money in the long run – as oppose to what they "lose" by offering food for free.10/3/2013 8:44 pm
I agree Randall, the helping hand option is a great idea. I'm interested to see other real world examples of how this method is being implemented.
Overall, this article is very informative in providing internet marketers like myself with valuable strategic recommendations.10/4/2013 5:59 pm
I think everyone can play a role in helping out in society. The hardships affects everyone, I agree with more public services and small businesses for young people to exercise the new Media technology.10/7/2013 10:04 pm
Very correct Adrian.12/20/2013 12:22 am
It is our collaborative efforts that make society work and with new technologies we can contribute in may ways that were not possible before.
It's awesome to see that you guys are on board with the "help" approach. Truist actually put out an analysis of Why Charitable Giving Is Important To Businesses here.12/20/2013 10:35 am
Thanks Amanda for the link of another great article..Philanthropy and CSR are hope that world would be better place tomorrow.12/21/2013 5:27 am
helpin hand is great idea,,,thanks for the great and awesome idea…!!12/22/2013 3:07 am
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Raising Aces
The Top 10 Homers Hit by Pitchers in 2013
By design, Raising Aces is pitcher-centric, using a multifaceted approach involving mechanics, stuff, and stats to study the game from the hill. But for the next two weeks, we are going to shift the focus from the pitcher's mound to the batter's box, taking a moment to pay homage to the under-appreciated art of pitcher offense.
We start with the long ball. There have been a total of 20 home runs hit by pitchers this season, all of which were clubbed by hurlers from the National League. There is nothing cooler than a pitcher who helps his own cause by flashing the lumber, so with a hat-tip to Wayne Campbell and Garth Algar, here are the top 10 homers that were hit by pitchers in 2013:
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This was a lot of fun, but I take issue with your praise (or so it seemed) for the fan who threw back the Alvarez ball. There are so many reasons why this is a ritual to be discouraged (and I am appalled that it has spread beyond Wrigley) that it really doesn't need even a lukewarm benediction from a BP writer.
Sep 20, 2013 05:48 AM
Why is this a ritual to be discouraged??
Sep 20, 2013 06:51 AM
If you've ever seen a little kid in the left field bleachers wind up with a home-run ball, have his face light up, and then get pressured to throw it back until he caves in, you'll think it should be discouraged too. I have seen that, and it's heart breaking -- not to mention bad for baseball.
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BJ - I find your execration of said praise noisome. Please! Treat the sport of baseball (and perhaps, your own comments w/r/t this sport and the coverage thereof?) with an increased sense of gravitas.
Sep 20, 2013 17:40 PM
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... and Jhoulys Chacin hits MLB pitcher-homer #21, off of Randall Delgado in the bottom of the third inning!.
Sep 20, 2013 18:12 PM
What's with Alvarez and the Pujols-like stop in the box gazing out at the HR? Show some hustle like Wood out of the box. Act like you have done it before even if you haven't.
Sep 20, 2013 19:04 PM
I love watching Chris Johnson sprint home only to hide behind the umpire's backside.
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Painted Faux Rugs: Salvaging Old Floors & Your Budget
There's nothing more gorgeous than beautifully finished wood floors in a home; skinny boards, wide planks, old seasoned wood, pristine new rows--hardwood floors add so much life, character, and versatility to a room. But what if your wood floors are a little worse for the wear, you're on a very tight (read : nonexistent) budget, or (gasp!) you've pulled back that nasty carpet to reveal--plywood!
Painting your floors--even just a painted faux rug--can help you pull together damaged floors, old previously-painted floors, or even plywood. When I uncovered old wood floors underneath carpeting in my office, I was dismayed to find that they were already painted. Even worse, I suspected the paint might even contain lead since they were painted about fifty years ago. Aside from an expensive and possibly dangerous paint removal project, there was nothing for it but to paint over the paint. I added a hand-painted "rug" to throw a little color and dimension into the room, and sealed with it with polyurethane to add a little protection.
In a project from DIY Showoff, homeowners pulled away carpet that was in their bathroom--and painted and sealed the plywood underneath. It's a great temporary solution until they can lay a more expensive floor.
Whether stenciled, taped off, or freehanded, painted designs on the floor can be a beautiful, inexpensive alternative to refinishing a floor. For me, it was also a way to express my creativity in my little office, make it unique--and do it all for under $5.
Shown above, left to right:
1. Alisa Burke shows how to paint a delightful hallway rug
2. Martha disguises worn stair treads with some bold stripes
3. My own handpainted coral design in my still-under-renovation office
4. Stripes add length and interest to a plain hallway at Woodfloorist
5. What if you pull up carpet and there is no hardwood underneath? A great temporary solution while you save up money to lay a more expensive floor from The DIY Showoff
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I love this look. We have a sleeping porch and the wood floor is painted. It was painted, badly (no primer over gloss paint!) before we moved in. Last summer, I repainted it in a better color, and that helped a little with the peeling issues we were having, but it really needs to be refinished.
I originally wanted to sand it and refinish the wood, but the painted floor in there has grown on me, and I'd like to do a patterned floor in there when we eventually have time.
I might be planning on the painted plywood floor on purpose, for the new porch. Would maybe do some patterns, and then have a plain area for working of projects. Too messed up from dye or scuffing - just paint over.
Beautiful...really like the blue and white combo!
I will always prefer to see the wood grain from hardwood floors, but this is a great alternative for an "in the meantime" when the floors are damaged or just plywood!
This is genius for plywood, and the stairs are adorable.
Our hardwood floors seem to have lost their shellac or varnish in a few patches. Any suggestions for refinishing small areas?
Thanks for the shout out! I love our painted floor and it's very durable. The floor shown was done two years ago (the brown and gray stenciled). We just painted an adjoining guest room floor. I got a little more creative with the design and stencil and love how it turned out. Definitely a great low budget/beautiful look.
Thanks for using my picture and linking to my webpage. I tweeted this article, followed you, and the link was added to my wood flooring forum.


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Dick Umile wants it to be clear: the ever-evolving Hockey East picture remains the University of New Hampshire hockey team's No. 1 concern. But the team's volatile national picture hopes? They're on the Wildcats' minds as well. UNH (14-13-1, 6-6-0) is ranked 22nd in the PairWise rankings, meaning it would be out of the 16-team NCAA tournament if it started today, and the Wildcats don't have to many chances left to score the kinds of quality wins that could improve their standing. There's this weekend's
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This week in the High School Spotlight, it's Nathan Smith. Smith, a Concord High student, sings the Star Spangled Banner at some Concord High assemblies, before sporting events and pep rallies, too. You might know him as Rene Rancourt's mini-doppelgänger. He's even moonlighted for some other schools around the area. You can see his performance before Saturday's Concord High girls hockey game here. Concord Monitor: How did you get the gig of singing the National Anthem? Nathan Smith: it was offered to kids in my
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So we're all supposed to let go and move on, but the tributes that the Celtics and the Boston fans paid to Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett on Sunday night, and the post-game comments about their return to TD Garden, are definitely worth a second look. So here are youtube clips posted by TheBrooklynGame for Pierce and Garnett. And here are the highlights from the press conference after Brooklyn's 85-79 win. Garnett and Pierce spoke together, taking turns answering one question and often feeding off
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Concord High student Nathan Smith takes the ice to sing the National Anthem before the Concord High girls hockey game on Saturday at Everett Arena in Concord.
It's hard to pinpoint what the emotions should be for the University of New Hampshire hockey team after taking a win and a loss in the always anticipated series with Maine this weekend. After all, UNH (14-13-1, 6-6-0) did score one of its most impressive victories of the year, acing its first test without star defenseman Trevor van Riemsdyk by pulling together, weathering an early Maine attack and striking late in a hard-fought 3-2 win over the Black Bears. The progress made in that win
As it turns out, this was the perfect season for Rajon Rondo to become the face of the Celtics franchise. It doesn't matter that Rondo has only played four games, including Friday's 101-83 loss against Oklahoma City. Being a Boston fan this year has been more about debating (to tank or not to tank) than rooting, and the polarizing Rondo is nothing if not debatable. Rondo is unlike any other player in the league, maybe ever, so he naturally elicits varying opinions on his value.
Here are some of the most interesting quotes coming out of Foxborough from Wednesday and Thursday, via the Patriots media relations department. Tom Brady Q: When you have so many players who haven't been to the postseason before, do you ever offer advice to them about what to expect? Is it a lead-by-example kind of thing, or do you actually go and talk to somebody about it? TB: Coach (Belichick) handles the team pretty well, so he's got a great handle on what he thinks
Thanksgiving's hours away – but there's no rest for the UNH hockey team. The Wildcats are on the road, getting ready to play a weekend series at Colorado College. Once the second game ends, No. 20 UNH will have played 10 games in 23 days, a stretch that has been made all the more grueling for the well-traveled 'Cats with a weekend in Providence and a cross-country trip to Colorado. It hasn't been an easy slate. But the Wildcats haven't seemed any worse for the
Concord High held a pep rally for its football team this afternoon to get ready for its championship bout tomorrow when it hosts No. 3 Pinkerton at 1 p.m. at Memorial Field.
When the UNH men's hockey team fell to 1-5-1 for the season, it had the benefit of a portion of the schedule coming up that was significantly weaker than the assembly line of national powers it had faced to begin the year. After games against teams like Minnesota, Michigan and UMass Lowell, the Wildcats were facing Massachusetts, Brown and Northeastern, solid teams (NU was ranked going in, after all), but not of the caliber of their previous opponents. And to UNH's credit, the team capitalized,


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The Washington Post is reporting that the NRCC is cancelling its ad reservations in four congressional districts including Wisconsin 8th.
The NRCC feels Ribble is favored to win against Democratic Green Bay businessman Jamie Wall.
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ESRB Lists Oddworld, Legacy of Kain and More as PSOne ClassicsThe most boring blabbermouth on the internet, the ESRB, has leaked another slate of upcoming PlayStation games set to be released as downloadable PSOne Classics in the future.
While no dates are available, the following games were at least confirmed by the Examiner to be in the pipeline for a PS3 and PSP release:
- Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain
- Cool Boarders 2
- Cool Boarders 3
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A firmware update for Pioneer's NEX series car stereos will add Apple CarPlay compatibility to their already impressive feature set.
If you want a big screen for your car audio system, but you don't have a ton of space for one, you'll probably be interested in taking a look at a motorized AV unit, the Pioneer AVH-P6300BT.
For those wanting a large screen for DVD playback that can have an unobtrusive presence while not in use, the Pioneer AVH-P6300BT is a solidly performing option, especially for iPod/iPhone owners.
Motoring music fans are in for a treat -- Pioneer's latest car stereos allow users to view and control apps and video content on the iPod and iPhone.
Ironically, it was adding Android support to the AppRadio that helped Pioneer to tame Apple's new Lightning connector.
The MixTrax software is able to automatically generate continuous music mixes from your media library and it's built into every new Pioneer stereo.
This week on CNET Roadside Assistance, I talk about rear camera systems for teen drivers and what to look for in an OEM Bluetooth hands-free system.
We answer your questions about cars and car tech in this, CNET Car Tech's new biweekly Q&A feature.
Finally, Android users will be able to take advantage of Pioneer's smartphone-centric receiver, but only if they meet the hardware requirements.
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All the news from the annual Google I/O event, including the latest on Android.
Destiny is a victim of the hype machine created around it. It's a refined console shooter that feels great during the action, but goes stale during just about every other component of the game.
Phone will debut in gray, gold, and silver and will offer different camera tech than the dual lenses on the M8's back, according to the alleged photo.
Swooping in almost at the last second to win the "holy grail" issue, the top bidder will now own the most expensive comic book in the world.
The Beeb wants to yank its yoof-centric comedy channel off Freeview, creating a new +1 channel for BBC One in its place. It'll live on online.
The sequel to the HTC One will be called the HTC One M8, according to a corker of a leak from Three.
What Amazon plans to spend on all its shows in one quarter is what Netflix spent on two seasons of "House of Cards."
The HTC One M8 Google Play Edition will fulfill the dreams of Android fanatics seeking to pair top-notch hardware with a Nexus-style KitKat experience, so long as they're willing to pay a premium.
A new leaked press image reportedly shows the HTC One successor with a gold chassis and three camera lenses.
Nokia is rolling out its bright style to three new Lumia handsets, all running the new Windows Phone 8.1 OS, including the brand's first ever Lumia dual-SIM model.
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What would the United States be like without a first-rate federal judiciary? We are about to find out if two of the three branches of government have their way. As a result of the sequester and the remarkable intransigence of our political leaders, an entire branch of government, a co-equal branch envisioned by the constitutional order and the framers, is set on a course toward mediocrity.
It is hard to understand why the third branch the judicial branch should be assigned to the role of collateral damage. The entire federal judiciary costs approximately 0.2 percent of the total federal budget every year. For every dollar that the two other branches spend, the judiciary spends just two-tenths of a penny. Yet the payoff for this minuscule expenditure is huge.
Our economic, political and social stability, and our civil rights depend to a large degree on the quality and efficiency of our federal courts. What prudent public leader would put this quality at risk when the ratio of return to investment is so favorable?
The irony is not lost that this unnecessary wound to the republic is caused by the cowardice of across-the-board approaches to budgeting. By deciding not to decide, by ducking behind the cloak of the sequester, Congress and the president impair the ability of the very people in our system who step up to make sound and difficult decisions every day.
During challenging budget periods, choices should be made to protect programs that are most essential and offer the greatest return in excellence, efficiency and overall importance. And this brings us back to the first point: For a very small investment we can protect and defend an entire branch of government, the federal judiciary, and thereby the constitutional rights and structures the judiciary maintains.
Much of what will happen in the coming weeks and months will be reductions in services and quality in probation departments, the public defenders, court security and clerks' offices. These cuts will affect public safety, particularly the less effective supervision of criminal defendants on release or probation.
Men and women who have taken such pride in their work and service in the judicial branch will be asked to do more with less, and they will make every effort to do so until they reach the breaking point. But at some point the litany of cuts and constrictions, the uncertainty and the constant grind, are just too much even for the most dedicated public servants.
A few years ago, when Duke Law School was contemplating an overseas initiative, a lawyer gave me some very helpful advice. She said that when her clients from a certain part of the world failed to keep up on their legal fees, at first she had told them that she would stop work. This proved to be ineffectual; her clients saw it as bullying and posturing.
They ignored the threat. Then she said: "Unless you pay what you owe, I won't be able to put my best people on your matters." This got their attention.
The American people or at least the Congress and the president are in much the same situation when it comes to the federal judiciary. Since the founding, we have put the best people into the third branch of government, and given them the tools and support to do the important work of protecting and defending the Constitution, with the result that it has been and still is one of the best institutions that we have in our experiment in democracy. But at some point soon, we may wake up and find that we don't have the best people in our judicial branch any longer, and that even the best can no longer do the job, and that will be a very sad day for all Americans.
David F. Levi is the dean of the Duke University School of Law. He was a U.S. district judge for the Eastern District of California from 1990 to 2007, serving as chief judge from 2003 to 2007.
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ST. FRANCIS, WI (WSAU) The Milwaukee Bucks' training camp does not start for 13 days – but players are already getting together to work out, and try to get into a rhythm on the floor. Forward Ersan Ilyasova was among those toning up at the Bucks' training facility in Saint Francis yesterday – along with second-year pro Tobias Harris and this summer's draft picks John Henson and Doron Lamb.
Ilyasova said other veterans would show up in the next week, and they'll be ready for the rigors of camp. Ilyasova emerged as a leader in the Bucks' frontcourt last season, and he signed a four-year, 32-million-dollar contract to stay with the team. After last year's lockout, Ilyasova said he could see the importance of doing as much as possible to get ready for the season.
Last year, teams scrambled through a two-week training camp when the lockout ended, so they could begin their season right after Christmas. Besides the draft picks, the Bucks have other newly-acquired players who need to get into the mix – including centers Samuel Dalembert and Joel Przybilla.


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Okay, so we don't always describe people on this site at their best. In this case we have a father/coach whose own son was thrown out at third base during a Little League game. Not exactly the end of the world, but then the kid threw his helmet and was ejected from the game. Again, that DOES happen from time-to-time and you couldn't blame the father/coach for being a little unhappy with the boy. But punching him in the face . . . TWICE? Even by our low standards that does seem excessive. So part of us wants to think that maybe the father's lawyer is right and that the guy only pushed him in the back, not punched him in the face.
Here's more from KWTX:
Youth baseball coach Ray Boudreau of suburban Harrisburg, Pa., is charged with simple assault after his 9-year-old son was punched in the face for being ejected from a game. According to court papers, Boudreau struck his son twice with a closed fist at the game Monday, but defense attorney Brian Perry says that while Boudreau handled the situation poorly, he actually struck the boy on the back.
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BASIC INFORMATION: Type of property: apartments. Number of apartments and their capacity is A(4+1), 2xA(2+2). Check in: 14:00 Check out: 10:00
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