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SAN FRANCISCO — Google, following in Facebook's footsteps, wants to sell users' endorsements to marketers to help them hawk their wares.
On Friday, Google announced an update to its terms of service that allows the company to include adult users' names, photos and comments in ads shown across the Web, based on ratings, reviews and posts they have made on Google Plus and other Google services like YouTube.
When the new ad policy goes live Nov. 11, Google will be able to show what the company calls shared endorsements on Google sites and across the Web, on the more than 2 million sites in Google's display advertising network, which are viewed by an estimated 1 billion people.
If a user follows a bakery on Google Plus or gives an album four stars on the Google Play music service, for instance, that person's name, photo and endorsement could show up in ads for that bakery or album.
Google said it would give users the chance to opt out of being included in the new endorsements, and people under the age of 18 will automatically be excluded.
Such product endorsements, especially coming from friends and acquaintances, are a powerful lure to brands, replicating word-of-mouth marketing on a broad scale.
But as Facebook has learned, many users have strong and skeptical feelings about their endorsements being used in ads without their explicit permission.
"The trick to any advertising like this is to avoid coming across as creepy to your user base and have them say, 'I didn't want anyone else to know that'" said Zachary Reiss-Davis, a Forrester analyst, speaking generally about social ads.
In a notice to users posted on its site Friday, Google said, "Feedback from people you know can save you time and improve results for you and your friends across all Google services."
Facebook, the world's largest social network with 1.2 billion users worldwide, has been aggressively marketing such social endorsements. For example, if you post that you love McDonald's new Mighty Wings on the chain's Facebook page, McDonald's could pay to broadcast your kind words to all your friends, effectively using you as a product endorser.
The company declined to specify exactly how it planned to use endorsements in advertising, what the ads would look like or how brands choose whether to include shared endorsements.
Facebook does not allow its users to opt out of such ads, which it calls sponsored stories, although users can limit how their actions on the social network are used in some other types of advertising.
Google Plus users, on the other hand, will be able to opt out of inclusion in ads on the social network's settings page.
If a Google Plus user has shared comments with a limited set of people, only people in that circle will see the personalized ads. Ratings and reviews on services like Google Plus Local are automatically public and can be used in ads, unless a user opts out of shared endorsements.


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The cut scenes hurt, the tasks are groaners, but AC is still damn playable
Published: January 12, 2011
Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood
PlayStation 3
Assassin's Creed has become a household name amongst all console gamers — love it or hate it, the franchise had a great launch. But AC Brotherhood reveals disappointing changes. After choppy, substandard cinematics, we get to play the exact same thing for hours — you'll hit the same two buttons many, many times, while you attack the same few AI characters many, many times. Ubisoft apparently tried to compensate for a weak story here by forcing us to perform petty tasks. Since when is carrying a box of flowers around for an old lady while she rambles about her friend's birthday party an exciting stealth action sequence? More, the character animations during cut scenes are hurtful to play.
I went from hopeful to disappointed because AC:B didn't utilize advanced graphics.
But not all is lost. The gameplay isn't terrible; it's smooth and easy to control, even if you're on it for the first time. On the other side of that, it's essentially the same 20 minutes of gameplay on a loop. If you're an Assassin's Creed fanboy, by all means get this game and play it to its hack-and-slash and petty-task fullest.
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Detroit garage rockers the Von Bondies popped by the Rolling Stone offices recently for a special acoustic performance — you can catch their stripped down versions of "Chancer" and "Pale Bride" in Rock Daily, and part of their interview right here in this week's New Music Report. Frontman Jason Stollsteimer explains that the latter tune wasn't written with a wedding theme in mind, but it wound up having special significance. "We wrote that song two years ago," he says. "It wasn't about marriage or anything, but right after we recorded that I got divorced. I didn't mean anything about that, but now I guess its kind of ironic."
Also this week, RollingStone.com's Caryn Ganz breaks down two reviews from our new issue (the one with Taylor Swift on the cover). First up, Grand, the latest from Brooklyn indie couple Matt and Kim, which RS' Kevin O'Donnell says is crammed with avant-garde nuggets of synth pop. Its major flaw, though: a serious lack of killer melodies.
And our special guest critic Patrick Stump (or P.V. Stump, as he's known in print) returns for his second review: the Black Lips' 200 Million Thousand. Stump writes that the sloppy Atlanta rockers so effectively channel influences like the 13th Floor Elevators and the New York Dolls, their own eccentric identity gets lost in the mix.


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I thought with the election right around the corner it would be a good time to talk about the candidate I feel has this one in the bag.
He is ethically sound, highly intelligent and his moral compass never strays far from North. I am of course talking about my personal hero, Mitt Romney.
When Mitt needed money to fund the start-up of Bain Capital and couldn't find equity here at home what did he do? What any natural patriot would; found South American investors tied to death squads to give him some dough.
When companies with thousands of employees weren't making Mitt rich he took the high road. He forced them into bankruptcy making sure thousands lost their jobs and his coffers got filled.
When tens of thousands of young Americans were mindlessly being sent to Vietnam against their will, how did Mitt stand up for America? He protested in favor of the war and draft while he received four deferments living in a mansion in France.
When Detroit was poised to go bankrupt how did Mitt stand up for the American worker. Suggesting that GM go under and fire thousands. When Mitt was a young man attending school with a homosexual student, how did the open-minded and compassionate Mitt make him feel acceptance. He held him down and cut his hair while others mocked him.
Just recently at a private $50,000 per plate fund raiser Mitt in front of dozens of millionaires stood up for the American worker. He reminded us lowly peons that 47 percent of us are dependent on government handouts.
He reminded stay-at-home moms that they lack the dignity to work, even though his own wonderfully forgiving wife was a stay at home mom. Like Ann Romney said, just trust Mitt.
What has that socialist Obama done? Repeal Don't Ask Don't Tell and make sure everyone has a functioning and affordable health care system. Oh, and he lowered taxes for small business and the middle class at the same time, what a give, give, give philosophy. \
Then he ended the Iraq War, does the man lack a spine? After that he pretended to kill Osama Bin Laden — Where is the body? — where are his college transcripts and how did he forge that obviously fake birth certificate?
Yes, it is time a God fearing patriot takes the oval office. I can't think of a candidate the middle class can better relate to than Mitt Romney!
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1. WinterFEST 2012 (at Adventure Landing)
Dreaming of a white Christmas in Jacksonville? Well, it's not going to happen. WinterFEST 2012 is the closest thing you'll find on the First Coast, with ice skating, a 150-foot ice slid, and s'mores roasting, WinterFEST at Adventure Landing (Beach Blvd. location) is a great event for the family. WinterFEST runs all through the month of December.
2. Various Christmas-themed Events
There are various holiday-themed events in Jacksonville for 2012. Check out our full Christmas event calendar for more information.
3. First Wednesday Art Walk
Jacksonville's Downtown Art Walk is one of the most popular monthly events in Northeast Florida. Open from 5 to 9 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month, rain or shine, Art Walk features live music, vendors, street performers and local artists.
4. Jacksonville Wine Tasting (ABC Fine Wine & Spirits)
Want to sample from more than 50 wines from around the world? Check out ABC's Jacksonville Wine Tasting. Tickets are only $10. The wine tasting is Wednesday, December 5, 2012 at ABC Fine Wine & Spirits at 9436 San Jose Blvd.
5. Radio 80 at The Jacksonville Landing
Radio 80 is a talented cover band that exclusively play's 80s rock -- music from artists like Journey, Cheap Trick, The Cars, Billy Idol and much more. Radio 80 will be performing live at The Jacksonville Landing on December 8, 2012. The free show runs from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
6. Dan Deacon Live at Underbelly
Downtown Jacksonville's popular Underbelly will host Dan Deacon on Sunday, December 9, 2012. Deacon, an electronic musician, has released eight albums and is known for his elaborate live performances.
Admission is $12.
7. First Annual "ZOO Lights"
Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens will transform into a magical Winterland filled with moving "statues" and lights. ZOO Lights runs from December 14 to 23, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and from 6:30 to 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. The cost is $9 for non-members and $7 for Jacksonville Zoo & Garden members.
8. Hedwig and The Angry Inch - A Live Performance
Come see The 5 and Dime Theatre Company's rendention of Hedwig and The Angry Inch live at Underbelly in Downtown Jacksonville on December 13, 14, 15, 21 and 22, 2012. All shows start at 8 p.m. except the last -- its pre-show starts at 8 p.m. and the live show at 10 p.m.
Hedwig and The Angry Inch, written by John Cameron Mitchell, was originally a stage musical adapted to film in 2011. It's won dozens of awards, including a few at Sundance.
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Categories: Government, Politics
In any event, the facts: During his State of the City speech, Newsom touted three pro-business tax breaks that would, surely, bring jobs flowing into this city. Avalos, the chair of the Budget and Finance Committee, was unimpressed. He wanted to see some paperwork demonstrating that the mayor's plans weren't costly boondoggles before he scheduled a committee hearing. Well, the mayor's folks said, that's the kind of info that would come out in a hearing.
So, how do you get the paperwork? Have a hearing. How do you get a hearing date? Show some paperwork. Cue Joseph Heller.
Now, however, Avalos tells SF Weekly that he thinks this matter is nearly resolved. The supes' Office of Economic Analysis has completed a draft copy of a report on the mayor's proposals. At this point, Avalos may be ready to schedule a hearing regarding the mayor's tax breaks for his Feb. 10 Budget Committee meeting.
Avalos said the draft plan puts they yearly cost of Newsom's plans at $30 million -- not $60 million as was reported earlier. The supervisor remains unconvinced the plans are worth the cost.
Newsom's spokesman, Tony Winnicker, didn't return our calls. Avalos' spokesman, John Avalos, told us "It's clear the mayor is attempting to politically benefit by putting out the political statement that he cares about jobs. But he knows: A. It's not ready to go forward, and; B. It's nothing of substance. But he's had a little fun with it."
And, perhaps as early as next week, the fun can continue as Avalos et al. hash it out in Budget Committee.
Meanwhile, since Winnicker didn't get back to us, we have no idea if Newsom will attend the supes' Haiti fund-raiser on Friday. "It'd be great to see him," noted Avalos.
The supervisor, by the way, corrected SF Weekly's earlier assessment that Newsom never drops in on the supes at work, so it'd be unlikely he'd visit them while at play. "He popped into my office once," recalled Avalos of Newsom. "Once. He admired my brother's painting above my desk."


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They both intend to deliver a 4-hour javascript workshop for Rails programmers using Node.js and Backbone.js. They'll introduce the attendees to both of those frameworks, talk about testing in JavaScript and build several small apps to apply the lessons.
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How do you deliver that first batch of energy for the day?
Bread or toast is the obvious thing to start with as a base, but what do you put on it? I'm a big fan of fresh bread and butter, but sometimes you want something a bit sweeter. For those occasions, I present the Banana and Nutella sandwich.
You will need:
- 2 slices of white bread (or preferably Tiger Bread).
- Nutella
- Knife
- Fork
- Half a banana
Use the knife to spread the Nutella on one slice. Use the fork to mash the peeled banana onto the other slice. Put the two together. Eat it. Obviously this works better if you're making it for two, as bananas don't naturally occur in halves.
If you wake up, realise that you forgot to buy bread, and start to panic… stop! You can, in such an emergency, just spread the Nutella directly onto the banana and eat that.


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What is comfort? I'm not sure. But I do know comfort food and Sol's is the place to go. I have been a fan of Sol's since it opened but I have not been able to post a lunch recommendation. The trouble has been I keep ordering something different. My goal on this blog is to recommend a lunch that you will crave. One that will call you back again and again.
This menu is full of great options so it has taken me some time to develop one specific craving. I can eat healthy, the salads and blackened fish are high on the healthy list. There are also some tasty sandwiches - Patty Melt, Mexicali, Cuban and I even had something called a Manhattan which was great. They have top of the line staples like the Super Sol (cheeseburger) and a Philly that will make you smile. It is just too much. I wonder how they can do so many things well.
A few warnings – Sometimes the line is long, which is a good sign. Additionally, If you are with a group your food comes out as soon as it is ready. If some of you order a meat and three it will be there fast. If others order something more complex they will get to watch you eat. This can be awkward for everyone.
Now for the food – hands down – its the daily meat and veggies. If fresh homemade veggies are something you enjoy Sol's is a home run. If you visit enough you will soon get to know the little lady in the kitchen, Nadia. She gets up at the crack of dawn every day and pours her love into the daily specials. It is not often today when you find someone who cares so much about quality. It's good to know she is teaching her boys how to make food with pride. Leading by example!
My recommendation – meatloaf – with the incredible tangy red sauce. You have to order potatoes because they were up early that morning cleaning, boiling and smashing them just for you. The other two options are variable – lima beans or field peas are good options. One day I ordered early peas, not knowing they were army peas, and now I get them every time they are on the menu. They are fresh and light, yumm.
All of the veggies are light and tasty – they are made by hand with fresh locally sourced produce picked out by Nadia. She cares about her food and you can taste it.
If you can't get there on a meatloaf day – try the hamburger steak its my second favorite. Third, the Cuban. Don't be afraid to try a special, they have all been good. There are really lots of great options. Enjoy!
Check out their facebook page to get the daily fresh menu – www.facebook.com/solsdelibham


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Bicyclists hurt in crashSeptember 09,2013RIPTON — Police said a Massachusetts man on a motorcycle struck a pair of bicycle riders Sunday afternoon.
Police said David A. Green, 55, of Somerville, Mass., was riding west on Route 125 was with a group of motorcyclists when he entered a curve and lost control of his 2013 Victory Judge motorcycle.
According to police, Green laid down the bike and collided with a pair cyclists, who were also part of a larger group riding west.
Police said one of the bicyclists — Jake A. Barker, 19, of Steamboat Springs, Colo. — suffered cuts and a possible fracture to his hand. The other cyclist — Kai Wiggins, 19, of East Greenbush, R.I. — suffered some scrapes and was taken to Porter Medical Center, as was Green, who also suffered scrapes and bruising.
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The Town of Acton and many community leaders have teamed up with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) to put Acton on the solar map. The three are working together to negotiate the best group rate with nine vendors. If you join the Solarize Acton program benefits are receiving rebates, tax credits, a smaller electric bill, and you will receive a free site assessment.
On Thursday, May 24, Andy Brydges, Senior Director of MassCEC and Acton-Boxborough Regional High School graduate gave a solar presentation to a packed room of green-curious Acton residents about the basics of the program.
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£6billion, is set to transform central Chatham and its
Chatham Centre and Waterfront
Development Framework provides the context for major investment
that will establish the area as Medway's 'city centre'.
Central Chatham's road system has been remodelled to
improve traffic flow for years to come. The Sir John Hawkins Way
flyover has been demolished to make way for bus, taxi and cycle
route along Waterfront Way, junction improvements have been made at
Union Street and road-widening has taken place at the
Chatham Waterfront Bus Station opened in 2011.
Plans for the waterfront include new apartments, a major arts
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Two representatives from Yes4Schools, the committee promoting Dorchester Two's $179 million bond referendum, sat down with Patch and concerned voters Thursday at Coastal Coffee Roasters.
Coffee with the Candidates is 4 p.m. Thursdays.
The next Coffee with the Candidates is 4 p.m. Oct. 18 at Coastal Coffee and features Bill Hearn, running for reelection of Dorchester County Council District 6.
Here is a recap of Thursday's conversation with Robby Robbins and district financial officer Allyson Duke:
Q: Why is this referendum needed, and why now?
Robbins: If you look at the state of schools, it's pretty obvious. And there has not been a better time to finance major capital projects then right now. There are low interest rates. There are people who are still enrolling in our school system, even in a down economy. You also have some capital needs that have been deferred — the bricks and mortar. The district has a plan to take care of that.
Q: Is now the right time to raise taxes?
Robbins: Nobody enjoys doing that, but unfortunately they don't give us any options. There are no other funding options for capital projects in the district. The only option we have right now is the way we're doing it. Lease-purchases and other creative financing that has allowed the newer schools in our district does not exist anymore. Nobody enjoys it, but I would equate this list of school needs to the roads referendum. They have identified a set of needs, and have a plan to fix them.
Q: Why can't the district just tighten the belt to pay for these projects?
Robbins: There are all kinds of arguments we can debate about how money is spent, but we're not talking about operating costs, we're talking about capital costs and building needs. Having career and technology centers in high schools sends a tremendous message to industry trying to recruit. The plan for the money is very well-thought out, and this is something that promotes education.
Q: Will buildings really make a different in education?
Robbins: We have been beat up on because we are successful, because our kids have succeeded despite low budgets. The state sees us being successful and we don't have a problem. That's not true. If you go to these schools right now, there is no way you can tell me these teachers and students are performing at an optimum level. Teaching fine arts in a building that is not acoustically pleasing is difficult. There are serious safety hazards like roof collapses that endanger our children. We ought to give them an opportunity to excel.
Q: What about financing and the debt of this bond?
Duke: It will take 20 years to pay off, and it will cost $300 million to borrow. We're building very big buildings but it might not be enough to keep up with growth, so it is possible we will have to add to the debt again. The district has $190 million in debt now from the last four schools we've built, and we pay off $14 to $15 million each year.
Q: If so many current buildings need repairs, does that say something about the district's operating budget and improper maintenance over time?
Duke: We have maintained our schools but it's tough when you don't get that much on a yearly basis. We've been patching and patching. We do a lot with our operations budget but it's not enough. The referendum should help get us up to date. Rooves last a long time, thank goodness.
Q: If the original projected need was $363 million, isn't this bond for $179 million falling short of what the district actually needs?
Robbins: I have to believe the school board got a list of what they know they need to do, and came up with a number they could sell to the public. The 2003 referendum failed. They have to address school improvement from a functionality standpoint and a political standpoint.
Q: Is this referendum just too much focus on the short term without paying attention to the long term? For example, are we taking on too much debt to be sustainable?
Duke: Whenever we issue bonds, we ave to go through the rating system. We have a AA rating. There is always a risk in taking on debt, but the risk of not building the schools is greater. You could also look at that hurting our area. It's a gamble either way.
Robbins: You can play the what-if game but it won't change this list of needs. The number of safety and security hazards at the schools, and the liability issues at our schools are a priority for solving.
Q: What about retirees and people without children? How would paying higher taxes help them?
Robbins: A solid school district is a solid foundation for a community. All you have to do is travel around the state and see areas where they don't have a good school district and the areas that do. Having the ability to educate children and create an educated workforce is essential to economic development and a prosperous community.


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The Italian Super Cup is a tournament that takes place before the start of every season. It pits the winner of the Coppa Italia against the winner of the Scudetto. Since Inter won both of those tournaments last season we had to play ourselves. Wait, what? That not possible is it.
Ahhh that's right. When a team wins both the Coppa and the Scudetto in the same season, they are must play the runner up in the last league season for the Super Cup. In this case we had to play against AS Roma. Not only did Roma finish second in the Scudetto race last season, they just so happened to finish second in the race for the Coppa Italia. I'm beginning to see a trend here…
The highlights above don't do this game justice. It was a thoroughly entertaining game that literally saw end to end action in the first 45 minutes. The second 45 was mostly all Eto'o Inter, but it that doesn't take away from the fact that this game would have been enjoyed by both sets of fans and also the neutrals.
Julione Cesar – 6.5
I found the Riise goal to be a bit soft. Julione should have had that covered but one cannot fault him for being a bit rusty. Though, he does tend to have brainfarts every time we play Roma. Wonder why that is. Guess we'll never know. Julio did pick up game after that goal and made a few game saving saves.
Maicon – 7
I don't particularly understand why Maicon was allowed so much freedom on the right side. Ranieri did nothing to keep Maicon defensively honest and that proved to be a grand flaw in his master plan. He has obvious lost all common sense when he didn't instruct his players to put pressure on the Brazilian. With all this freedom, Maicon did what he normally does and that was bomb up and down the right side all day. He constantly had the Roma defense on their toes.
Lucio – 6
OK, too low a score? I don't think so. Lucio seemed out of sorts when it came to keeping shape in the backline. He directly caused the Riise goal by being allowed to be pulled aways by the opposing players. He did do well coming forward and had a hand in Eto'o's first goal. I hope that what I saw during that match was only due to him getting accustom to Rafa's new tactical instructions.
Samuel – 6.5
Walter would have gotten the same score as Lucio if it wasn't for the amazing slide tackle that left the Olympic Diver that is Perotta face down on the dirt. I loved that tackle and I've watched it over and over and over again. Makes me smile inside. "The Wall" seemed a bit slower than usual and got beaten for pace a few times by Menez. Besides that, he seemed to keep his shape in defense a bit better than Lucio and generally had an ok game.
Chivu when he sarcastically waved at the Roma fans – 10!!!
Chivu during the rest of the game – 5
I don't think Cris has recovered from that injury yet. He's a shadow of his former self. Defensively, he was shaky at best. On the attacking front he basically had nothing to offer. I attribute that to the use of our right side more due to the freedom Maicon was receiving. I hope Cris could chase away his demons as it looks like he will be our first choice leftback for the upcoming season. We need the pre-injury Chivu back! He literally was a slower version of Maicon.
Javier Zanetti – 5.5
low grade due to his overall performance. He should have had Riise's number during Roma's goal. Seems as though he's losing a step or two. The JZ4 of old would have slid in with a perfectly timed slide tackle. He was carrying a bit of an injury and maybe he could use that as an excuse.
Soon to be "Captain Fantastic"?
Cambiasso – 7
Esterban marshaled the midfield as he normally does. In the first half he seemed to be doing his job and Javier's job. Terribly upsetting that is. Seeing him with the captain's armband in the second half was a nice look into the future for us Inter fans.
Deki – 6
I honestly don't remember Dejan in this match at all. He did nothing during his 45 minutes that stood out in my mind.
Pandev – 6.5
Goran ran his socks off for the 70 minutes he was on the field. He seems to be a bit shaper than last season. I'm certain that his first preseason in 2 years had something to do with it. I hope he called Vucinic and thanked him for that wonderful cross he played to set up his goal. Pure class that was.
Sneijder – 7
His passes were on point all game. He was involved in most of our attacking play. Wesley did have a few wayward shots during the game, but it's the beginning of the season and he could be forgiven for such errors. His best pass of the day came when he sent Eto'o through on goal. That pass went straight through the leg of Mexes who was left feeling rather embarrassed by it all.
Milito – 6
Diego was quite rusty. His movements during the match seemed as though they were of one who was now finishing a season, not starting one. Why he's looking so exhausted is beyond me. He missed a sitter by his standards during the second half. Milito's high point of the game was his assist on Eto'o first goal. It would have been a goal but the linesman wrongfully ruled Eto'o offside during the buildup play. The Diego of last season better show up quick or else I may just have to fly to Milan and have a few words with him, and we won't want that now would we Mr. Milito…
Oh Eto'o! We love you too!!!!
Eto'o – 8.5 and Man of the Match
This was one of those matches where Samu showed exactly what he is capable of. He helped out defensively while putting in a great shift up front. His first goal was a typical six-yard striker's goal. He ducked and weaved in between the defenders and beat the goalkeeper at the near post. The combined hustle of Milito and Eto'o created his second, along with a nice pass from Wesley. Oh let's not forget that Lobont technically gifted Samu his brace with his dire goalkeeping skills. Bravo Samu!
Final Thoughts
It wasn't the greatest of performances by our very capable team, but it was a win none-the-less. Rafa's newly instilled tactics will take a while to get use to. It was a much more attacking Inter that took the field against Roma. More attacking leaves you a bit vulnerable at the back. I have no doubt that when our players get use to playing higher up the pitch we will return to being the force we once were yet again.
Forza Inter!!!!!!!!
It was a solid victory. If that's what the 2nd best in Italy has to offer this year, Inter will claim the title yet again. The main challenge will be fighting on all fronts like last year. I think their overall success this year will be determined by how well the newer/younger players fill the gaps when injury and fatigue take place.
I actually really enjoyed the game if nothing else than for seeing Inter's steely resolve, and winning mentality by not looking the slightest bit phased when going one down. Powering on without Mou in my opinion is the big test. Btw, do we have any more transfers coming?
@ Ade: at this point it looks highly unlikely that we will have any players coming in. We must get rid of some players though as their wages are becoming a financial burden.
I have a post coming up very shortly. In it will be a link to a site where they take a highly in-depth look into Inter's financial standing. look out for it as its a fantastic read and highly thought provoking.
Spain of course. Like duh. Ib4m sure you wachetd the domination tonight, and there is plenty left to go around. Ib4ll send you video from Madrid after the game.
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Brisbane Roar's aspirations of becoming the first Hyundai A-League club to successfully retain the Premiers Plate is alive and well thanks to a crucial 2-1 win over the Newcastle Jets in Newcastle.
The away side was made to work hard for the three points which keeps the pressure on league leaders Central Coast Mariners, who sit two points ahead on the table with just one game of the regular season left to play.
Brisbane was guilty of wasting a raft of chances and it looked as though they would rue those misses, handing the Premiers Plate over to the Mariners, but a late Mitch Nichols penalty was enough to bag all three points.
Brisbane was given a warning early when Newcastle winger Ali Abbas found himself on the end of a Jeremy Brockie through ball his shot with the outside of the foot, but the ball went just wide of the upright with Theoklitos beaten.
The roles were reversed two minutes later with Brockie on the end of an Abbas ball across the box, this time Theoklitos had his post well covered to make the save.
However it was Brisbane who took the lead on 13 minutes with a sublime finish from Besart Berisha following some strong lead up work from Jack Hingert.
Hingert made a strong run down the Brisbane left before delivering a perfectly time ball to Berisha, who turned and calmly slotted past an onrushing Ben Kennedy to open the scoring.
The goal from Berisha – his 19th of the season – saw the striker join Shane Smeltz in the record books for the most goals scored in a single Hyundai A-League season.
Newcastle's goal was leaving a charmed life, with the woodwork stopping first Henrique and then Berisha from extending the lead in the space of just a few short minutes.
Issey Nakajima-Farran also looked to get in on the action, but despite being one-on-one with Kennedy, couldn't find a shot to get past the Jets' keeper.
Just before the break Newcastle found an equaliser against the run of play when Brisbane conceded a free kick just outside their defensive box, Abbas stepped up and with the wind at his back gave Theoklitos no chance to save the ball.
Berisha had a chance to regain the lead just two minutes into the second half when Ivan Franjic knocked a ball across the face of goal with pace, but the Albanian striker couldn't hit the target with his header.
Brisbane were handed the perfect opportunity to put themselves back in front when Thiago Calvano was adjudged to have pulled Hingert down in box.
The away side's regular penalty taker was back in the line-up but Henrique's shot was weak and Kennedy saved easily down to his left.
Newcastle continued to show they were dangerous on the break when Francis Jeffers found substitute Ryan Griffiths, but Theoklitos denied first Griffiths and then Jeffers to keep the scores level.
Brisbane finally took a chance presented to them after Erik Paartalu won a penalty which was expertly finished by Mitch Nichols.
The Jets refused to lie down and Michael Bridges laid a sublime ball around the Roar defence for Brockie headed towards goal, but he shanked his left foot shot well wide of Theoklitos' goal.
However, Brisbane held strong to celebrate an important win.
Brisbane Roar Head Coach Ange Postecoglou said he was pleased with his side's application throughout the match, despite the temptation to succumb to frustration given their inability to put the game to bed in the first half.
"The Jets had their moments at different times where they looked dangerous, so it was on a knife edge," Postecoglou said.
"In the end I'm really proud of the player's efforts.
"They kept pushing on and finally got that second goal.
"It was a big game for us today, to shore up second spot and we take it down to the last week (for the Premiers Plate)."
Newcastle Jets (Abbas 40')Brisbane Roar (Berisha 13', Nichols 82')Venue: Ausgrid StadiumReferees: Jarred GillettCrowd:
Newcastle Jets squad: 1. Ben Kennedy (gk), 4. Nikolai Topor-Stanley, 5. Tiago Calvano (25. Jacob Pepper 84'), 6. Ben Kantarovski, 8. Jeremy Brockie, 10. Ruben Zadkovich, 11. Tarek Elrich (23. Ryan Griffiths 57'), 12. Jobe Wheelhouse, 13. Sung-Hwan Byun, 22. Ali Abbas, 24. Francis Jeffers (9. Michael Bridges 76')
Substitutes not used:, 19. Matthew Nash (gk)Yellow cards: Byun (42'), Calvano (81'), Zadkovich (83')Red cards: Nil
Brisbane Roar Squad: 1. Michael Theoklitos (GK), 2. Matt Smith (C), 4. Matt Jurman, 5. Ivan Franjic, 6. Erik Paaratlu, 7. Besart Berisha, 10. Henrique (8. Massimo Murdocca 76'), 11. Issey Nakajima-Farran (21. James Meyer 70'), 17. Mitch Nichols, 19. Jack Hingert (12. Matt Mundy 68'), 22. Thomas Broich
Substitutes not used: 20. Andrew Redmayne (GK)Yellow cards: Hingert (63'), Smith (77')Red cards:: Nil


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Home School Strategy Articles Texas Hold'em No Limit Beginner Online Poker Tells
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A tell is a change in a player's behavior or action that indicates their possible perception of the hand.
Tells are a part of poker and this social element of the game is what makes it so interesting and popular.
Novice players tend to believe that online poker tells don't exist and that they're only a useful tool in live games. This is far from the case. Although you can't see your opponents face a lot can be determined from the timing of their actions and bet sizing.
Do you ever play a hand and get a feeling that your opponent is weak, but can't quite work out why? This is likely due to the speed the hand is progressing at. The tells discussed below aren't revolutionary, but be sure to keep them in mind as they might give you the confidence to lay down a huge hand or make a bet that you otherwise wouldn't.
A lot of information can be gleaned from how fast or slow a player plays their hand. Although not obvious, even professional players exhibit timing tells. Timing tells are often instinctive and it's rare that a player understands them or has made a conscious effort to guard against them.
Typically when a player waits a long time (15 seconds or more) and checks it shows that they are weak.
The player is either considering to make a play with a weak holding and has decided against it or is distracted. It is not uncommon for online poker to be played at work or when the user is just mindlessly browsing the internet. These players play recreationally and it is extremely unlikely they would get to the flop with a strong holding and play it strongly.
Note that it is possible, that slightly more experienced players take a moderately long time with a strong hand while deliberating their bet sizing. This typically does not take much longer than 10 seconds.
If you're playing a hand where an opponent is checking or calling very fast on multiple streets it's likely they're anxious to get to showdown and finish the hand.
It's not advisable to bet into this kind of player with the hope of a fold as they likely assign some value to their hand. You can certainly bet for value and might find that you earn more when holding hands like 2nd pair than you would have previously.
When sitting down online a pop-up will usually appear asking if you want to 'Post the Big Blind' or wait until it comes to you.
Posting the big blind out of position means that the player will likely pay the big blind twice within a a few hands. If a player does this every time they sit down they will lose a significant number of big blinds over time.
A player who posts the big blind out of position is typically an inexperienced player who does not play professionally.
Generalisations can be dangerous, but in this instance they're probably justified. Professional poker players do not come to the poker table to chat and if they're doing their job properly they shouldn't be distracted no matter how interesting the conversation is.
Have a look at the the general content of the conversation and you can probably make an informed decision.
The more tables a player is playing the more competent they generally are. A recreational player will typically play under 4 tables. They find a few tables more than enough as they're involved in far more hands than the average player.
Professional players can be found playing 8 or more tables, but don't think the amount of tables being played automatically makes a player great. As poker has evolved a group of players has attempted to make a living by grinding rakeback & VIP deals whilst playing a high number of tables. These players are typically passive and extremely tight. Since they are playing more tables, it's more difficult for them to completely concentrate on the action at a certain table and make an informed decision, so you can definitely exploit this when you think they have a marginal hand. Many of the online poker tells listed above relate to this - Since players will make decisions quickly when playing more tables and will appear more transparent because of this.
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ipokersucks said:
NIce one,thx for the info.
Sneaks said:
Iv came to believe that a check then an instant call OOP the villain is normally holding some sort of draw and a big bet on the turn when a brick hits normally takes it down.
Also when a player min raises on a dry flop it normally means air and trying to be like Phil Ivey so 3 bet to see what happens (dont recommend a 5bet jam to another min raise tho), works more than it fails.
TOMMYPICKLEPOKER said:The long tank before checking means they are super weak. So i now do this when strong to get them to bet! hehe
Fat-Sunny said:Interesting stuff, do you think it would be worth taking the same amount of time every hand to disguise this?
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is celebrating the 75th anniversary of the states successful voter initiative creating the commission and its professional staffers, and how it forever altered wildlife management in the state.
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Oak Lawn residents gathered with their children at the Village Green on Friday in a show of hope against some dark times in our country by lighting candles and releasing sky lanterns in memory of the Newtown, CT shooting victims.
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Mayor Dave Heilmann orchestrated the candlelight vigil to honor the 20 schoolchildren and six teachers who died in a mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School on Dec. 14.
"Most of us have dropped our children off at schools and you see them walk or run in. Seven hours later you expect them to walk out with a smile on their face," the mayor said. "We don't expect to get a call with the words that no parent should ever have to hear."
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The best beef for this recipe is 85% lean ground beef. If you go with 90% lean or greater, you'll lose some of the moisture that makes this meatloaf so delicious.
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- 2 stalks celery, washed and trimmed
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- 1 small onion, peeled and cut in half
- 1 small red pepper, sliced and seeded
- 1 pound ground beef (85% lean)
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Spray a loaf pan with cooking spray.
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- Mix with your hands until well-combined. Do not overmix. Place meatloaf mixture in prepared loaf pan. Drizzle with barbecue sauce.
- Bake 55-65 minutes or until an instant read thermometer reads 155 degrees.
- Let rest 15 minutes before serving. If you cut the meatloaf right away, all the juices will run out. Resting allows the meatloaf to continue cooking (it will rise to 160 degrees), and the juices of the meatloaf to re-distribute, making the meatloaf moister.
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The Summer Program in Neuroscience (SPIN) at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) originated from a Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) site with support from the National Science Foundation. It is now jointly sponsored by the Department of Neurobiology, the Civitan International Research Center and the Comprehensive Neuroscience Center at UAB.
The primary goal of SPIN is to provide motivated undergraduates who have demonstrated excellent scientific aptitude with the opportunity to experience independent research in neurobiology. SPIN is designed to increase student competitiveness for entry into graduate education leading to careers in biomedical research. Special emphasis is given to students with limited research opportunities at their home institutions. Students entering their junior or senior year by the start of the program are particularly encouraged to apply. Applicants must be US citizens/nationals.
Under the supervision of a faculty member, students will have the opportunity to learn the basic skills necessary to contribute to a research program. Students will participate in both the intellectual and practical aspects of daily laboratory work. Students will be trained in research methods, data analysis, attend lab meetings, and create written and oral presentations of their results at a research forum. Students will attend weekly seminars from program faculty to obtain a wider perspective of neurobiology research. As well students will participate in professional development sessions designed to prepare them for the graduate school admissions and interview process.
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The Sharana Provincial Reconstruction Team held an opening ceremony 21 November 2004 at its new facility, Camp Kearney, which is named in honor of a fallen comrade in arms. The compound, located near Sharana, the capital of Paktika province, is named for Spc. James Kearney, who died Nov. 1 from injuries he sustained when his convoy was attacked by enemy forces. Kearney, 22, was a member Company B, 1st Battalion, 168th Infantry Regiment of the Iowa National Guard, and was attached to the Sharana PRT. He was a native of Emerson, Iowa, and deployed to Afghanistan in May. The Sharana PRT actually began operating in June 2004 from a different facility, while its permanent facility was being built from the ground up. The opening of the Sharana PRT brought the number of Coalition PRTs operating in Afghanistan to 13. Two more were scheduled to open soon thereafter, one each in Lashkar Gar and Tarin Kowt.
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Here are a few pictures of me and the Afghan country side that I took today during an inspection of a dam project, mind you that was a dam project not a damn project. The Yousufkhel dam which was initially built by the locals by themselves about 20 years ago is beginning to fail. The dam has been expanded twice over the years and they are currently working on a third expansion. Yousufkhel is the district (similar to a county but smaller) and is directly south of Sharana in Paktika province. We strongly support any project that the locals take on themselves because they truly take ownership of the project and do their best to protect and maintain the project if they have invested the elbow grease in it. The project is critical because it also allows for expanded farming in the area and farms make up 80% of the employment in Paktika province, so if we want to make long lasting effects on the economy and provide long term jobs, projects like this are key to our eventual withdrawal from Afghanistan. The dam is empty right now because the upper dam which feeds it blew out two years ago because of poor construction materials and it is late in the season. There is an awful lot of snow melt and winter rains to be captured and this dam project is a series of three dams linked together that are supposed to provide irrigation throughout the year. We will not do enough in my time here for the US to pull out, but this is a major project that will have lon-term lasting effects. It is expected to be the crowning accomplishment of our time here. Add this on to about 35 deep wells for clean and safe water, 15 schools, a vocational agriculture school and the countless interactions with government officials teaching them how to govern more efficiently and this is shaping up to be a very good experience even with the set-backs in security and the loss of our friends through injury and death. There is an awful lot to be proud of over here.
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I wanted to let you know that we had received the last massive shipment of packages. I was out on a five day mission along the Pakistani border again so I can't say for sure how many actually arrived. That being said, there was appreciation from most of the unit members. The small exchange here on the FOB has had trouble keeping soap and shampoo in stock so those items were especially welcomed. We have just under three weeks left until we rotate out and leave Sharana for the last time. The advanced party for the incoming team arrived while I was out. We are all very happy to see that they are here even if it is only three so far. Unfortunately I will cut this e-mail short as I have a lot of work to catch up on after being out in the field for five days. Thanks again to everyone who has given so much for us.
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About Provisional Reconstruction Teams
Sharana is the capital of Paktika Province. Sharana's population was estimated to be 2,200 in 2006. As one of the most remote provinces in Afghanistan, and in an area that saw much devastation in previous years, Paktika suffers from a severe lack of critical infrastructure. Reconstruction in the province after the fall of the Taliban has been slow in comparison to that in nearby provinces such as Khost and Zabul. This is primarily due to the remoteness of the region and repeated attacks on aid workers. In June 2004, members of the Utah and Iowa National Guard helped Army Reserve Civil Affairs Soldiers from Oregon establish a Provincial Reconstruction Team base in Sharana, capital of the province, to lead the development effort. The first full contingent of eight Civil Affairs Soldiers, from Maryland, arrived in September 2004.
While the province hasn't witnessed the outright fighting in the last few years that has affected provinces like Helmand, there is a constant low level of tribal violence accompanied by criminal and Taliban activity. The last serious fighting in the province took place in 2004, amid reports that then-Governor Muhammad Ali Jalali was collaborating with Taliban forces, and that the Taliban had effectively annexed eastern portions of the province. Jalali, and many of his allied officials, were replaced, U.S. Special Forces were dispatched to fight the Taliban while the Pakistan forces fought with the Taliban's allies in neighbouring South Waziristan [1].
On 1 November 2004, a civil affairs convoy was ambushed near Sarobi, between Shkin firebase and Orgun-E. U.S. Army Spc. James Kearney, a turret gunner, died of a head shot from a sniper, which initiated the ambush. After countless RPGs, PKM rounds and an IED, two vehicles were destroyed and three other Soldiers were wounded.[2] The Provincial Reconstruction Team base was named Camp Kearney on 21 November 2004 to honor the sacrifice of Spc. James Kearney.[3]
Kearney Base became the nucleus of what was to become Forward Operating Base Sharana, now the major U.S. military base in the region.
Camp Sharana
PRT Sharana has Broadband Internet
Paktika-Sharana Computer Vocational Education Project
U.S. Senator Sam Brownback Visits PRT Sharana
Each PRT consists of U.S. soldiers, Afghan government officials and U.S. officials from the State Department and other agencies. These teams improve security, facilitate local projects and work to enhance the capacity of local Afghan officials.
I visited PRT Sharana, south of Kabul and not far from the volatile border. The team I visited has made a number of
strides, building roads and schools and expanding the reach of the Afghan government to areas that have, for the most part, never been governed before.
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There are over 10,000 stocks traded on NYSE, NASDAQ and AMEX. Out of this wide universe of stocks only about 300 or so have managed to increase dividends for 10 consecutive years. The typical dividend achiever is a strong recognizable brand and is characterized by solid competitive advantages, which translate in the ability to churn out higher profits and high returns on investment. These companies generate so much in excess cash flow, that it makes sense to deliver consistently higher dividend payouts to shareholders.
One such company is Target Corporation (TGT), which operates general merchandise and food discount stores in the United States. The company raised its quarterly dividend by 47% from $0.17 to $0.25 per share. The company has raised dividends for 43 consecutive years. This dividend aristocrat yields 1.90%. (analysis )
"Target's cash generation is well above the amount needed for optimal reinvestment in our core business," said Gregg Steinhafel, chairman, president and chief executive officer of Target Corporation. "Because we expect to continue to return excess cash to our shareholders through a combination of regular dividends and opportunistic share repurchase, we believe it is appropriate to increase the amount returned through the quarterly dividend."
Universal Health Realty Income Trust (UHT) operates as a real estate investment trust (REIT) in the United States. This dividend achiever increased its quarterly dividend by $0.005 to $0.605 per share. The company has raised distributions for 22 consecutive years and yields 7.40%. (analysis)
C. R. Bard, Inc (BCR), engages in the design, manufacture, packaging, distribution, and sale of medical, surgical, diagnostic, and patient care devices worldwide. The company raised dividends by 6%, to $0.18 per share. This dividend aristocrat has raised distributions for 39 consecutive years. The stock yields 0.90%.
National Fuel Gas Company (NFG), through its subsidiaries, operates as a diversified energy company primarily in the United States. The company raised its quarterly dividend by about 3% from $0.335 to $0.345/share. This high yield dividend aristocrat has raised dividends for 40 consecutive years. The stock yields 2.80%.
Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) manufactures and sells construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, and industrial gas turbines worldwide. The company raised its quarterly dividend by 4.80% to 44 cents/share, which was the first dividend increase since 2008. Despite keeping flat its quarterly distributions for 8 quarters, this dividend achiever has still managed to record increases in its annual dividend for 17th consecutive years. The stock yields 2.90%.
The relatively small universe of dividend achievers, allows investors to concentrate on a smaller number of stocks. By applying a set of a few criteria investors could find a manageable diversified list of companies, representative of many industries and geographic locations.
Full Disclosure: Long UHT
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Monday, June 14, 2010
Five Reliable Dividend Stocks in the News
There are over 10,000 stocks traded on NYSE, NASDAQ and AMEX. Out of this wide universe of stocks only about 300 or so have managed to increase dividends for 10 consecutive years. The typical dividend achiever is a strong recognizable brand and is characterized by solid competitive advantages, which translate in the ability to churn out higher profits and high returns on investment. These companies generate so much in excess cash flow, that it makes sense to deliver consistently higher dividend payouts to shareholders.
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- AnonymousJune 14, 2010 at 5:36 AM
Can you please explain the CAT thing to me? If they kept their Div flat how did they raise annual distributions? Did the issue a one time dividend?ReplyDelete
In 2008 the company paid 2 pmts @ 36 cents/share and 2 payments at 42 cents/share. total: $1.56/share.
In 2009 the company paid 4 quarterly dividends @ 42 cents/share. total: $1.68/share
In 2010 the company has paid 2 quarterly distributions at 42 cents/share and will pay 2 quarterly distributions at 44 cents/share. Total: $1.72/share.
Hope that explains it.
Got an article idea for you. How many of dividend aristocrats lost their status in the last bear market?ReplyDelete
To be honest, CAT may have paid more each year, but they did not raise the dividend in 09. So, that is not exactly a "fair" way to look at it. So, what's your true defination of dividend aristocrats? Raising or paying?ReplyDelete
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Former General Manager, FedEx; President and CEO,
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Incredulity lead to frustration and then I became furious with the electorate. Our two Amagansett districts had 39 voters, Springs about double that last I heard, and a Montauk district only had 8 by 3:30! One of my correspondents in Montauk told me the only reason she knew of the vote was my email reminding everyone to vote. I cannot believe the apathy!!!
School elections are May 15th. The next election is June 26th for the race between Altschuler vs. Demos, I sure hope we have a better turn out for that one.
Then there is the General Election in November. Where is the legislation to combine all these different elections into one or two a year? The enormous expense of hundreds of people working for the elections, poll watchers, coordinators, police and county inspectors, not to mention those in election headquarters, for FOUR elections in one year and hardly anyone shows up to do their civic duty?!
I've seen the same thing with Amagansett school budgets over the years, with less than 150 people voting on a $4+ million dollar budget. Over 200 , which, for the foreseeable future, will be , adding to our taxes.
And to top that off, the news media had called the election by the time I got home from closing the polls at 9! How do they figure they can call an election with 1 percent of the votes counted? Yes, we live in an electronic age but that doesn't mean the people who vote early in the morning are a better representation of a voter than those who vote after work. Remember, that is how they called Al Gore, incorrectly, for president. This is infuriating!
Come on America, wake up, we are losing our freedom while you sleep.
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Everybody knows that it's important to take good math notes, but do you really know how to take notes that really make a difference? The old rules may not work for modern students. For example, we've always heard that you should use a sharp pencil to take math notes. But these days it's much better to use a smart pen!
- Record your lecture as you take notes. No matter how quickly you copy notes in class, you are likely to miss something. If you record the lecture as you write, you can review the teacher's words as you work through the class problems. The best tool for recording math class is the Pulse Smartpen, by LiveScribe. This pen will enable you to tap on any note and hear the lecture that took place while you were writing it. If you can't afford a smart pen, you may be able to use a recording feature on your laptop, iPad, or tablet. If these tools aren't accessible, you can use a digital recorder.
- Copy every single step of every problem, and in the margins of your notes, jot down anything the teacher says that may give additional clues to the process.
- Rewrite each problem or process at night as you study. Re-listen to the lecture.
- Before you leave a class, ask for extra sample problems that are similar to the problems your teacher works through. Try to work through the extra problems on your own-but seek advice online or from a tutoring center if you get stuck.
- Buy a used math textbook or two with more sample problems. Use these textbooks to supplement your lectures. It is possible that one book author will describe things in a more comprehensible manner than another.


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BOISE — Antonio Marreal Jones, 32, was sentenced to 10 years in prison earlier this month for bringing a woman to Boise for prostitution. He will be eligible for parole after two and a half years.
Two other charges, accepting the earnings of a prostitute and providing false information to a police officer, were dismissed by the prosecutor.
Jones, of Oakland, Calif., was arrested April 2 after police received a report of suspicious activity in the parking lot of a West Fairview hotel.
Police said Jones drove at least one woman to Boise from California, then set her up in local hotels as a prostitute. Three other people were cited on misdemeanor prostitution charges.


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Ryan Harkins
To Further Divide Us
President Obama has signed an executive order lifting restrictions on embryonic stem cell research, as he promised in his campaign speeches. For anyone who doesn't see this as yet one more blow in a long string of anti-life policies, consider the chilling words at the end of the article that people are using to justify the research:
"This was already life that was going to be destroyed… The choice is throw them away or use them for research."
I wonder how long it would take before we use such arguments on, say, criminals sentenced to life in prison (or who are on death row, even). Or the elderly. Or the sick. Or the mentally deficient. Or…
Childish Mentalities
Here's a question. If, when you were a teenager, your parents had taken you aside and explained that sex before marriage is wrong, sinful, against the Catholic faith, carries the risk of sexually transmitted diseases, and might end in a pregnancy, but if you intend to do so, please protect yourself, what would your interpretation of that lecture be? Let's keep in mind that the intent behind this discussion is not to focus on the contraceptive aspect, but the (limited) protection that some contraceptives (namely condoms) afford against sexually transmitted diseases.
My wife had the fortune of having this lecture and, being the obedient child she was, she understood that to mean, "Okay, no sex before marriage. No problem." Listening to her explain this, though, I realized that as a teenager, I would have interpreted the lecture much differently. Maybe because I'm male, or because I was already fascinated by sex, I would have translated the lecture into saying, "We disapprove, but it's okay to have sex as long as you use a condom."
Partisanship and Empty Rhetoric
It seems in recent week that an ever-increasing focus has fallen on Rush Limbaugh and his radio show. Not only have the usual suspects worked themselves into a frenzy over him, but we've even had President Obama command Congressional Republicans to ignore him. And the White House has yet to let up on speaking against him. White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs has even taken a few stabs at Limbaugh. Even more amazingly, Republican Chairman Michael Steele has voiced disapproval of Limbaugh's talks.
Don't Make It Hurt
So here's an argument against irreducible complexity. Take a family that works hard for a living, saves a large chunk of its earnings for old age, emergencies, sending kids through college, and so on. Then create (through some combination of amino acids and other proteins) an institute that offers insurance against disaster. The family, being prudent, realizes that the insurance, while it costs them a little more each month, could potentially save them thousands of dollars in the long run, and so it buys into the insurance company. Now introduce a mutation: the family decides that since disasters are covered, they can divert a little more money into luxuries. Repeat this process with a health care institute that helps cover the soaring prices of medication; a loan agency to cover college tuition (which is steadily outpacing what the normal family can afford); a loan agency to cover the cost of a business; a house; a car; anything at all with the swipe of a plastic card with a magnetic strip. With that final mutation, we now have a system in which the removal one component causes the whole organism to fail, and yet was built up by increments.
Nearly half a year after the great crash that marked our current recession as one of the worst in decades, we are still bleeding. Our economy continues to shed jobs; the stock market wavers, falls, stabilizes, wavers, and falls again; big businesses, like the insurance titan AIG, continue to need billions of dollars of bailout money just to survive; and the government continues to scramble to pass legislation that supposedly will fix all our problems, but in reality will simply make matters worse. The gigantic stimulus package was laughable (in more a mad, gibbering, hysterical laughter than a ha-ha laughter) in that hundreds of pet projects suddenly found funding, but precious little in the bill actually targeted economic stimulus, and much of the spending won't happen immediately.
Some Pseudo-Random Thoughts
A decrease in solidarity means people have fewer resources to turn to in time of crisis.
With a decrease in solidarity, a man either makes it on his own or fails on his own.
If a man is struggling to make it on his own, a child becomes an unwelcome hindrance. A child is an economic drain, and if a man has no other resources, a child might destroy his chances of success.
Thus it should come as no surprise that programs to provide economic aid to poor soon-to-be-parents would decrease abortion rates to some extent.
Am I My Brother's Keeper?
One of the great principles that tends to be ignored in our debates about economics, social justice, and governmental involvement in the lives of the people is solidarity. We argue about how involved the government should be in our lives, what kinds of safety nets it should provide, and to what extent it should mandate and appropriate in order to provide for the most needy of society. We argue about how well certain economic theories–capitalism, Keynesian economics, socialism, etc.–work in providing justice, or even providing just shelter and food. We argue about subsidiarity, and how it should be practiced, and while that touches on solidarity, it doesn't fully overlap.
One of the arguments about governmental involvement is how the aid provided is cold and distant. By the time the welfare check is spat out of the massive, convulsing, bureaucratic mess that is the government, any principle of charity has been rendered flat. The recipient is a name on the list, judged worthy to receive a handout based upon an entry in a database. At first this seems like an argument of aesthetics. If a man receives a welfare check from the government rather than from friends in the community or local charities, he still receives the money he needs to survive. Yet there is a deeper problem here than merely looking at from whom the money comes, or how much charity exists in the entity delivering assistance. The continual reliance on the federal government to solve our problems aids in the breakdown of solidarity.
Is it any wonder that we have become so polarized, so factious, so estranged?
Luke Live, Days Three and Four
I continue once again with my shameless promotion of Paulist Father James DiLuzio and his Luke Live performace, part 3, covering Luke chapters 17-24.
Over the last two days, the conversation we had (Father DiLuzio continually encouraged us to have a dialogue on the text, to reach deeper meanings) focused on two fairly notorious characters: Judas Iscariot, and Pontius Pilate. Now, in general terms, these two have been condemned since the inception of the Church. Judas, the betrayer, has classically been believed to be in Hell, and every week we recite in our creed: He was crucified under Pontius Pilate.
Luke Live, Day Two
I continue now with my shameless promotion of Father DiLuzio's Luke Live performance. Again, we were treated to a wonderful exchange of ideas, marked by a charismatic leader who helped enliven St. Luke's Gospel and knit the narrative together. Father DiLuzio offered us to begin with the choice of hearing entire chapters at once, or breaking it down into slightly smaller pieces. Having seen yesterday the amazing continunity of a text that, for many of us, originally seemed a disjointed collection of brief non-sequitors, we voted roughly 55-45 to continue being inundated by large chunks of text. And so he began his recitation starting from chapter 18, and the parable of the persistent widow.
Luke Live, Day One
This week, at St. Paul's Newman Center in Laramie, we have Father James DiLuzio visiting to perform his Luke Live, essentially a performance of the Gospel of St. Luke. We are on the final run of the gospel, covering chapters 17-24. I have to say, Father DiLuzio is quite an engaging, energetic fellow, and last night's session was a blast. I'm looking forward to the next three, and I hope to report on them each day, with what we discussed and what observations we made. (And if anyone else has had the pleasure of joining Father DiLuzio for Luke Live, please feel free to share your observations!)


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10pm dinner at EMP???
I didn't call early enough and now the only reservation for EMP is at 10pm. This is a special occasion & the only place my partner wants to go. Will we be rushed? Do you think they will still have the duck? Should I ask for 1 to be saved for us?
Thanks for any info or experience!
Re: being rushed. In a word: Never!
As for the duck, I seriously doubt they will be out of it, but you can certainly call back and mention that you want to have it so that a notation will be made. Also, mention that it's a special occasion because the staff loves to know about such things.
As a former line cook there, I can tell you with certainty that they wont run out of the duck. The ducks are actually aged in house before being served, so the restaurant actually has at least a weeks worth of duck on hand at all times. You also wont be rushed, as Will, the GM, wouldn't tolerate it.


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Bill to Block Farmland From Eminent Domain Taking Dies
Legislation that would have prevented governments from using eminent domain to take prime farmland for development failed in the House State and Local Government Committee Tuesday, even after sponsor Rep. Frank Niceley proposed to make it apply only to Jefferson County.
Don Casey, president and CEO of the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce, appeared before the panel to urge defeat of HB3695. He said the county commission and five cities within Jefferson County had all passed resolutions urging defeat of the measure.
"It is not our intent to use eminent domain," Cason said. "But it is a tool we need in our tool kit."
Niceley has been critical of a proposed railroad-truck interchange proposed in Jefferson County. He said the bill would preserve farmland and force developers to consider "brownfields" for industrial projects instead.
As originally drafted, the bill would have applied in any county listed as "non-attainment" by the Environmental Protection Agency, a status that includes Jefferson County. He proposed Tuesday to amend the measure to apply only to Jefferson County, but the measure was still declared defeated on a voice vote by Committee Chairman Curry Todd, R-Collierville.


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A Russell County woman was killed in a single vehicle wreck in Cumberland County Saturday night, according to the Kentucky State Police.
Trooper Dewayne Holder is investigating the incident, which occurred in Cumberland County at approximately 11:25 p.m. in KY 61.
Bradley A. Richardson, 34, of Russell Springs, was driving a 2002 Buick four-door north on the highway, three miles south of Burkesville when he lost control of his vehicle, left the roadway, and struck an embankment before overturning, police said.
A passenger in the vehicle, Rhonda L. McClister, 32, of Russell Springs, was ejected from the vehicle.
McClister, who was not wearing a seatbelt, was pronounced dead at the scene by Cumberland County coroner Gary White.
A second passenger, Heather N. Richardson, 27, of Russell Springs, who was wearing a seat belt, along with Bradley Richardson, who was not wearing a seatbelt, were transported to Cumberland County Hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries.
State police were assisted at the scene by the Cumberland County Sherriff's Office, Cumberland County EMS and the Burkesville police department.
Authorities said alcohol is believed to be a factor in the accident, which is still under investigation by Trooper Holder with the Kentucky State Police.


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