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Quote:Whether it's refraction or reflection, a ray bends at a surface according to good old Snell's law:(Index 1) x sin(A1) = (Index 2) x sin(A2)where angles A1 and A2 are measured away from the 3D perpendicular vector at the surface where the ray intercepts it.The sine of an angle "x" in radians is computed with this series:sin(x) = x - (x^3/3!) + (x^5/5!) - (x^7/7!) + dot dot dotFor small angles, sin(x) = x, and Snell's law becomes (Index 1)(A1) = (Index 2)(A2)Raytracing becomes linear and simple, called "first order" or "paraxial" raytracing. This gives a good approximation where rays would go with no aberrations (other than due to changes in wavelength and index of refraction).Adding in the 3rd order term to sin(x) makes Snell's law(Index 1) [A1 - (A1^3/3!)] = (Index 2) [A2 - (A2^3/3!)]This is called 3rd order optics, and is where spherical aberration, coma, astigmatism and distortion, and variations of these with wavelength, begin to show up. Third order precision is OK for systems with very shallow ray angles and high focal ratios, which is why it was adequate for refractor designing before the days of computers.So you get the idea: 5th order optics includes the x^5/5! term, and so on. The more terms that are included, the more accurately the ray trajectory is calculated. But it reaches a point of ridiculous beyond 5th and 7th order.Then fortunately, along comes 3D skew raytracing and computer implementation in the late 40's, using only square roots that converge rapidly to unbelievable precision, and polynomial analysis becomes obsolete, or at best, of historical curiosity. Aspherics are also easily accomodated by iterative skew tracing. All modern optical programs have 3-D skew raytracing at their heart, but still include 3rd and 5th order aberration outputs if you really have some reason to use them.Simple enough explanation?Mike
Quote: I've been seeing these terms in Suiters book and now Richard Berry's new book and I still don't get what these terms really mean. I suspect 3rd order is general SA and 5th represent zones but I'm not sure.
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Call of Duty: Black Ops Multiplayer Maps List
Here is the full Call of Duty: Black Ops multiplayer maps list. There are 14 maps in total, of all types of sizes and location variations are catered for. Click each link to get a birds eye view of the map.
- Array – Large snow covered landscape. Good medium to long range fighting.
- Cracked – Streets of Vietnam. Large map, well balanced for Search & Destroy.
- Crisis – Cuban base. Medium size, ideal for indoor and outdoor battles.
- Firing Range – Small Military practice facility. Hectic Domination games.
- Grid - Small Russian power grid. Plenty of tactical spots for fighting.
- Hanoi – NVA prison camp. Medium size, excellent for Headquarters matches.
- Havana - Medium size Cuban city. Filled with tactical street fights.
- Jungle – Large map set deep in the Vietnam jungle. Great vertical gameplay.
- Launch – Medium size, close quarters map set on space launch facility. Perfect for any game mode.
- Nuketown – Small Nuclear testing grounds. Fast-paced action on a small map.
- Radiation – Medium size abandoned power station. A well balanced map for any play style.
- Summit – Research facility on a snowy mountain. Fight from all angles. Medium size.
- Villa – Medium size urban estate. Good corridors for long range firefights.
- WMD – An old Soviet base. Intense Capture the Flag matches. Medium size.
First Strike Map Pack
- Berlin Wall – takes place at Checkpoint Charlie, a commonly-known crossing point between East Berlin and West Berlin during the Cold War.
- Discovery – a arctic-based map that takes place in a snow-riddled German research station.
- Kowloon – based on a single player mission, obviously set in China.
- Stadium – hockey rink/sports complex set in North America.
Escalation Map Pack
- Hotel – Set on the roof of a Cuban luxury hotel and casino against the vivid backdrop of old Havana.
- Convoy – delivers intense, close-quarters combat at the scene of an ambushed US military convoy.
- Zoo – takes you on a wild ride in an abandoned Soviet Russian Zoo, with danger at every turn.
- Stockpile – pits players in a remote Russian farm town housing secret WMD facilities.
Annihilation Map Pack
- Hangar 18 - located in the highly classified military base of Area 51.
- Drive-In – close quarters combat through a 60′s American Drive-In theater.
- Silo – infiltrate a massive secret Soviet nuclear missile site in this multilevel battleground.
- Hazard – play through this coastal golf course on the cliff sides of Cuba.
Rezurrection Map Pack
- Nacht der Untoten
- Verruckt
- Shi No Numa
- Der Riese
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By Samantha Pidde
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CLINTON — Even though there are a few projects to complete, Free in Jesus Outreach Ministries is settling into its new location at the old train depot.
Rev. Jerry Drake and his wife, Criscynthia, said the congregation was practically on top of each other at the old church, 106 S. Fourth St. Jerry said now they will have room to hold their various ministries.
"It was getting so full in there that there was no room for people to sit down," Criscynthia said of their Bowls of Hope program.
In January, Jerry met with the building's owner, Mike Liphardt, to talk about leasing the space at 325 11th Ave. South. The church took possession of the building in February and work began to create the sanctuary, conference room, foyer, nursery, overflow area and fellowship area.
"God just kind of sent angels," Criscynthia said.
Members of the congregation and community, including Liphardt, volunteered with the renovation. A stage was built in the sanctuary for the pulpit and walls were put up for the various rooms. Volunteers also painted, dusted and cleaned and installed flooring, carpet, ramps and an air conditioner.
In moving to the old depot, Free in Jesus has gone from 1,500 square feet to 10,000 square feet. The new sanctuary seats approximately 200 people, double that of the old location.
With this new space, the couple hopes to expand the church's services and ministries. He thinks the nursery will allow toddlers and children who do not want to sit still in church a chance to learn about God at their own level while their parents participate in worship. The are also considering adding a small coffee shop and are looking into weekly "open mic nights" for area youths.
Currently, the church feeds members of the community with Bowls for Hope once a month and offers men's and women's ministries every third Saturday. The organization also offers college and youth ministries and holds a fellowship Sunday every third Sunday. The church has Sunday School at 10 a.m. and worship service at 11 a.m. Sunday and a Bible study at 6 p.m. Wednesday.
A ribbon-cutting event for the church was Sept. 14, with many of he congregation members attending. A fountain area in the foyer was dedicated to the late Goldie Thompson.
Despite some work still not done, the congregation is meeting in the new location. Jerry hopes the new location increases the church's visibility in the community.
"When you come into town, you have no choice but to pass by us before you go anywhere else in Clinton," Jerry said.


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The Dearborn Community Fund and the high school Pockets of Perception student design team invite the public to "Take Part in the Art" by helping to make tiles for the mosaic wall that will be installed in Dearborn's new Intermodal Passenger Rail Station.
The station is scheduled for completion in late 2013.
"Take Part in the Art" workshops will be held in the Mackenzie Fine Arts Building at Henry Ford Community College on Saturday, Jan. 19 and Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013. The half-hour workshops will be held at 10:45 and 11:45 a.m. and 12:45 p.m.
All are welcome to participate, however reservations are required and children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult. To reserve a spot, call the DCF at 313-943-5478.
"Pressing clay into molds to make tiles is a great way for community members to contribute to this piece of public art," said POP Instructor Wendy Sample. "Although participants may not be able to identify the exact tile they made, they will be able to say they had a hand in the mural-making process."
The mosaic was designed by the POP team which is comprised of 10 students from Edsel Ford High School, Dearborn High School and Fordson High School. They have been working with Sample and co-instructor Mohamad Bazzi since September to design the mural and tiles in various patterns, sizes, and colors for the rail station wall.
Workshop participants will attend a brief presentation about the creative process used to design the mosaic tile wall. POP team members will demonstrate the mold process and assist participants in making a tile or two. Approximately 1,000 tiles will be needed to complete the mural.
"When determining the theme and tile designs for the mosaic, the POP team carefully considered that the station is going to be a transportation gateway, welcoming visitors from near and far when they come to visit Dearborn and The Henry Ford," Bazzi said.
Motion, energy, the historic significance of The Henry Ford just on the other side of the tracks from the new rail station, and the impact that the station will have on the future of Dearborn were all elements the students discussed as they collaborated to design the mosaic mural.
To make the tile molds, the POP students applied wood, plastic and clay to make a relief of each tile design on medium density fiberboard. Then the team went to TechShop in Allen Park where they learned how to use a Vacuform machine to heat and stretch a sheet plastic onto each relief to create the molds that will be used in making the tiles on Jan. 19 and Feb. 2. The clay tiles will be glazed and fired in HFCC Art Department kilns before being installed at the rail station in late 2013.
The POP project, an acronym for Pockets of Perception – We Are One Community, focuses on young people, encouraging multicultural understanding while cultivating their creativity and investment in the community through the creation of public art. The POP project is an initiative of the Dearborn Community Fund as it supports arts, cultural and recreational programs that enrich the Dearborn community.
To see additional photos of the POP design team working on the mosaic project, visit the Dearborn Community Fund on Facebook.
To make reservations to participate in "Take Part in the Art," for more information about the POP project and other programs sponsored by the Dearborn Community Fund, visit www.dearborncommunityfund.org or call the Dearborn Community Fund at 313-943-5478.
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For years, there were only a few surfing sunglasses on the market, so the options were quite limited. But today, various companies are developing new styles and models made especially for surfing and water sports activities. When looking for a good pair of surfing sunglasses, one should look for a combination of function, comfort, and style. Surfing is a free expression and the last thing anyone wants is to be fettered with another accessory to worry about when enjoying a session . So to help you choose the right pair of surf sun glasses , I put a few new brands to the test.
To start, NONE of the models below posed any issues in terms of depth perception while surfing. Early goggles and glasses sometimes visually distorted the curvature of the wave, but the modern surf sunglasses offer a view that is just like wearing nothing.
Surf Shades
I paddled out into some fun, punchy shore pound wearing the "Surf Shades X" polarized model (retailing around $75). I liked the feel and look of these glasses. They look less like "goggles" and more like a standard pair of shades you would wear on any day at the beach. The strap is adjustable but is elastic, so it stretches and conforms to your head for a snug fit. They are light, and they float. Also, Surf Shades come with an added neck strap (leash) that will keep them tethered even if they come off.
After a full session, they did pop off a twice during wipeouts, but the neck strap kept them near. There was very little fog or beading. For the record, I surfed during early spring in 80+ degree weather. All in all, these glasses performed well and were without a doubt the most aesthetically pleasing models I tried. So if you are looking for style, the "Surf Shades X" will give you full eye protection in the lineup with a "normal" sun glass look.


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Arthur Shawcross killed and cannibalized parts of eleven prostitutes in the Rochester area, but he recalls sparing the life of one:
Research Shows SJWs Defeat Their Own Movements
Read it and weep, snowflakes.
Oh my god, this is perfect.
For the dearies who didn't want to, or didn't have time to research, here's a brief summary:
—-Negative Stereotypes—-
From a Q&A with one of the researchers, we learnt that activists (like feminists) "were perceived as militant, aggressive, forceful, argumentative and abrasive."
By aggressively promoting change and advocating unconventional practices, activists become associated with hostile militancy and unconventionality or eccentricity.
In one study, 17 male and 45 female undergraduate students were randomly assigned to read a profile about a student who was a "typical" feminist (described as conforming to the stereotypes), an "atypical" feminist (described as not conforming to the stereotypes) or someone whose commitment to feminism was not described. All participants then rated the extent to which the stereotypical traits belonged to character they read about, as well as if they were interested in being associated with the character.
The most common traits for "typical feminists" included "man-hating", "eccentric", "militant" and "unhygienic".
—-Aversion to Association—-
Another study, featuring 17 male and 45 female undergraduates, confirmed the pervasiveness of those stereotypes. It further found participants were less interested in befriending activists who participated in stereotypical behavior (such as staging protest rallies), but could easily envision hanging out with those who use "nonabrasive and mainstream methods" such as raising money or organizing social events.
"We found that participants were less motivated to adopt pro-gender equality behaviours when the article was ostensibly delivered by the 'typical' feminist rather than by one of the other message sources," says Bashir.
The results of three additional studies suggested this aversion to perceived stereotypical behavior impacts people's behavior. They don't want other people to view them in the same negative view and consequently be attributed with commonly perceived negative stereotypes.
Due to these negative stereotypes, people are reluctant to adopt the behaviours that these movements (like feminism) promote.
"Furthermore, this tendency to associate activists with negative stereotypes and perceive them as people with whom it would be unpleasant to affiliate reduces individuals' motivation to adopt the pro-change behaviors that activists advocate."
In contrast, the studies also showed that people are more receptive of the message when it comes from an individual who does not conform to these negative stereotypes.
What does this mean? Are all activists this way?
"It's important to keep in mind that this research is focused on how activists are perceived by others, rather than how they actually are," Bashir says. "The militant and eccentric characteristics do not necessarily describe the actual personality traits possessed by activists."
In conclusion, negative stereotypes are limiting the influence of what are supposed to be progressive and benign social movements.
So how do we deal with the problem of negative stereotypes?
The researchers suggest that the general public "may be more receptive to advocates who defy stereotypes by coming across as pleasant and approachable."
But there is some value to activists in considering that people do perceive them negatively and maybe they do need to tweak their strategy a bit to take into consideration the way they're coming across to people.
—-Additional Comments—-
This is a feminist's response to the research, in which she actively encourages the reader to completely disregard the stereotypes, ignoring the harm the stereotypes are inflicting to their own cause, and the advice given by the researchers (to be more considerate). Feminists should simply 'fight back' instead (thereby inadvertently reinforcing those negative stereotypes). Her reasoning being that it's the privileged people who are censoring activists and smearing the name of feminism.
The solution to that, Mr. Jacobs, isn't to turn around and waggle fingers at the feminists for being insufficiently smiley (and in doing so to reinforce the false assumption that feminists are… what was the word? "Overwhelmingly negative"?). The solution is to instead push back against the people trying to use their privilege to control the conversation; to push back against the many, many people who use their political, media, and social power to smear the name of feminism in order to intimidate people from claiming that term for themselves.
Not only is she promoting actions that would consequently reinforce the stereotypes she's offended about, but she is blatantly refusing to acknowledge the militant feminists that exist in great numbers in her movement, and are considerably the most vocal group.
So I implore you, dear keyboard warrior feminists, to realize that saying this
and doing this
is not helping your cause at all.
All you're doing is proving the negative stereotypes to be true.
Don't blame The Patriarchy™ if ever your movement ends up in flames incited by your own reckless actions.
And special thanks to anti-feminism-pro-equality, from whom I stole a couple of screenshots. (Sorry! <3)


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Epsom Lacrosse celebrated their first home game with a flood of goals in a convincing 18-1 victory over East Grinstead A, writes Ian Ballantine.
The debut performance at Epsom Sports Club, in Woodcote Road, was a powerhouse display to underscore the team's promotion ambitions.
Rick Cotgreave (six) and Danny Buckland (four) grabbed the lion's share of the goals but it was a potent all-round exhibition of fast-paced lacrosse.
Epsom's sharp passing and movement created numerous chances through the first half even though the visitors enjoyed good periods of possession. Cheered on by Epsom Hockey Club players, the home team scorched to a 12-0 half-time lead.
East Grinstead fought hard in the second half but Epsom always looked the more dangerous attacking outfit and Cotgreave capped a brilliant afternoon with a slaloming run and crisp finish just before the final whistle.
Club captain Jonathan Schofield said: "We have been made very welcome here and it was great to have the hockey players cheering us on. We've started well but know there are bigger challenges ahead as we have some tough fixtures over the next few weeks."
Epsom host Canterbury in the first round of the knock-out trophy this Saturday.


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Palestine Herald-Press
— Funeral services for Sharon Carr, 58, of Palestine, will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2014, at Bailey & Foster Chapel, with Ross Dickerson and Greg Jenkins officiating. Burial will follow in Roselawn Park. Arrangements are under the direction of Bailey & Foster.
Sharon passed away Friday, Jan. 17, 2014 at Mother Frances Hospital in Tyler. She was born Nov. 21, 1955 in Palestine, to Leland Carr and Madeline Miller Carr.
Sharon was a very special person who never met a stranger. Her main love of life was helping take care of her sisters, brothers and nieces and nephews. She loved to play bingo, loved talking on her phone with her best friend, Ann Talbert, among many other friends and family. She had a great love for all types of music, and enjoyed life to the fullest. She was a Christian and grew up attending First Baptist Church and visited many other local churches throughout her life. At the time of her death she was a member of Westwood Baptist Church.
Sharon was preceded in death by her parents; and sister, Lisa Yorgensen.
She is survived by sisters, Karen McCoy and husband Jim of Houston, Cindy Penland and husband Marcus of Elkhart, Debbie Shepherd of Palestine, Tammie DeFore and companion Jerry Strahan of Elkhart; brothers, Larry Carr and wife Marilyn of Houston, Ronnie Carr and wife Kenna of Waco; numerous nieces and nephews; and special caregiver, Paula Walker; along with niece and fulltime caregiver, Kasie Thompson; and beloved poodle, Boo Boo.
Pallbearers will be nephews, Greg Jenkins, Wade McCoy, David Carr, Jeremy Jenkins, Danny Carr and Timothy Thompson. Honorary pallbearers will be Jerry Strahan, Jim McCoy and Marcus Penland.
Condolence calls will be received from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Bailey & Foster.
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Fan Fare
Entertainment behind the scenes
Too much 'escapism' at Berlinale?
"Escapism", we were warned, was going to be a recurrent element of many of the entries in this year's Berlin Film Festival, the world's first major cinematic barometer since the global financial meltdown began. People are yearning to escape for a few hours from the economic gloom and doom, the film experts were saying before the Berlinale's curtain went up.
Yet even knowing that, it was still difficult to predict how far French director Francois Ozon ("8 Women", "Swimming Pool") was going to take viewers on a most bizarre journey out of our depressing little lives in his newest film "Ricky", which made its world premiere in Berlin.
(Spoiler alert - if you're one of Ozon's few non-French fans and plan to see the film, you might want to stop here — otherwise bon voyage) A struggling French woman meets a Spanish co-worker at the factory, they do what they always do in French films, and she gets pregnant. After their healthy baby boy is born — and about half way through the rather ordinary 90-minute film, it takes an extraordinary twist — the baby suddenly starts growing wings out of his shoulder blades. Yes, giant, powerful wings. And before long, he's flying around his room. And not long after that, shortly after he turns into a media sensation, the baby boy simply flies away.
"You've answered the question yourself," Ozon told a journalist at a news conference after the premiere when asked if he thought his film was an antidote for people craving an escape from the financial crisis. "Going to the cinema is part of our lives, to imagine living in a different, imaginary world. When you go to see a film, you want to see something different. This film is like a fairy tale."
Are moviegoers looking for so much escape? And is a baby boy suddenly growing wings what they want to see?
(Photo: Director Francois Ozon poses with actors Alexandra Lamy, Melusine Mayance and Sergi Lopez (L-R) during the photocall to present his film 'Ricky' at the 59th Berlinale International Film Festival in Berlin, February 6, 2009. REUTERS/Tobias Schwarz)


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Buying rifles easy
In a recent edition of The News & Observer, one of your popular flyers was advertising a new assault rifle with "Let it Rain!!" embossed on a plaque above the trigger.
If you wanted to buy this $1,999.99 gun, all you need is an N.C. driver's license, a clean background check and a three-day waiting period.
I thought to myself, "What could be worse?"
That, unfortunately, came the next day in the Classified section. In the firearm section, a person was selling a Romanian AK 47 for $550 plus extras. In this case, all you need is cash. It's up to the buyer to register this assault rifle with the authorities. No background check or waiting period is needed.
In this reader's opinion all assault rifles should be banned, period.
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Did you know that over 40% of car seats for children are used incorrectly? And that
nearly 60% of adults are unaware of the laws governing the use of car seats for children?
The purpose of the California Highway Patrol (CHP) Castro Valley's Child Passenger Safety (CPS) program is to assist with the efforts of reducing the mileage death rate among children, by providing traffic safety presentations and check-up events in Alameda County to the public on CPS issues.
In order to accomplish this goal, the CHP Castro Valley office implemented a Child Safety Seat Fitting Station, provides traffic safety presentations and child safety check-up events to better serve the public on CPS issues.
Are you using your car seat correctly?
If you're not sure consider a Fitting Station, Fitting Stations are available to the public to come for information, resources, instruction, and assistance in obtaining and installing a Child Passenger Restraint Seat (CPRS). A certified CPS technician will provide instruction, guidance, and a hands-on demonstration on proper infant/child placement in a CPRS or seat belt as well as correct installation in a motor vehicle. Upon completion of the demonstration, the parent/guardian/caregiver shall install the CPRS in the vehicle, place the child in the CPRS, and ensure the child is properly restrained prior to leaving the San Jose Area office. The only exception would be if the parent/guardian/caregiver is physically incapable of performing the installation due to a disability (i.e. arthritis, missing limb, or final stages of pregnancy, etc.). Fitting stations and child safety seat check-up events have proven to be an effective way to decrease the high rate of misuse of CPRS among those that transport children in vehicles.
Our goal is to educate children and caregivers to make buckling up a habit for life. Please contact us by telephone, (510) 581-9028, or email to schedule an appointment.
Children under the age of 8 must be secured in a car seat or booster seat in the back seat.
Children under the age of 8 who are 4' 9" or taller may be secured by a safety belt in the back seat.
Children who are 8 years and over shall be properly secured in an appropriate child passenger restraint system or safety belt.
Passengers who are 16 years of age and over are subject to California's Mandatory Seat Belt law.
Buckling up is the single most effective thing you can do to protect yourself in a crash. Also, seat belts are the best defense against impaired, aggressive, and distracted drivers.


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Port Huron, MI – Christine King has been named Port Huron Hospital's Employee of the Month for April. King, who resides in Avoca, has worked at Port Huron Hospital since 2004. She is currently in the Admission Access department.
King was recognized by her peers for consistently demonstrating the values of Port Huron Hospital. Those who nominated her said she is a great asset to Admission Access. Christine keeps the department running smoothly with her positive attitude and great organizational skills. She treats patients and customers with compassion and care, making them feel like family. She takes great care in ensuring the quality and integrity of her work.
Sara Tait has been named the Employee of the Month for May. Tait, who resides in Croswell, has been with the Port Huron Hospital Foundation since 2001, and is currently the Major Gifts Specialist.
Tait was recognized by her peers for consistently demonstrating the values of Port Huron Hospital. Those who nominated her said she has an ability to engage people and make them feel welcome. She consistently volunteers to help her coworkers with events, meetings and committees, and is a great ambassador, community advocate and resource for Port Huron Hospital.
This employee recognition is given to individuals who consistently live the values, mission and performance standards of Port Huron Hospital. Honorees are nominated by a co-worker, physician, volunteer and/or customer.
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By Sarah Turner and V. Phani Kumar, MarketWatch
HONG KONG (MarketWatch) — Mainland Chinese stocks suffered their worst drop in several months on Monday as property and construction-related sectors got slammed after Beijing imposed fresh measures to cool home prices.
The deep losses rubbed off on most other markets in the region, and on Hong Kong-listed Chinese developers in particular. The Japanese market was an exception, with real-estate shares extending their recent surge on an improved outlook amid sustained hopes for a policy boost to the economy.
China's Shanghai Composite Index /quotes/zigman/1858913/delayed CN:000001 -1.56% sank 3.7% for its worst percentage drop since August 2011, while the Shenzhen Composite Index fell 3.5%, for its steepest fall since July.
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The drop came after the State Council, China's cabinet, late on Friday announced restrictions, including higher down-payments and mortgage rates on second homes in cities that have seen steep rises in property prices. The policy moves also include a 20% capital gains tax on existing-home sales. Read China adviser's warning cubs may hit demand.
"The edict marked a reversal of an implicit softening of property controls since spring 2012. ... Markets should definitely take the edict seriously and be prepared for falling prices of related financial assets," said Ting Lu, a China economist at Bank of America Merrill Lynch.
Ahead of the start Tuesday of the annual session of the National People's Congress, China's parliament, "the edict is effectively the last policy announcement of Premier Wen [Jiabao]'s 10-year cabinet," he said.
The fresh curbs, which come ahead of Tuesday's start of the annual session of the National People's Congress — China's parliament — were however, unlikely to be a turning point for Chinese economic policy, Lu said. "We believe China's policy stance in the first half of 2013 is still growth-supportive," he said.
Stocks that dropped by the day's permissible limit of 10% included Poly Real Estate Group Co. /quotes/zigman/1873491/delayed CN:600048 -2.00% , Shanghai Industrial Development Co. /quotes/zigman/1861916/delayed CN:600748 -1.85% and Anhui Conch Cement Co. /quotes/zigman/18499/delayed HK:0914 -1.87% /quotes/zigman/18500/delayed/quotes/nls/ahchf AHCHF -1.34% in Shanghai; in Shenzhen, China Vanke Co. and Cofco Property Group Co. /quotes/zigman/1859530/delayed CN:000031 -1.53% fell by the day's 10% limit.
Chinese developers also got hammered in Hong Kong, with China Resources Land Ltd. /quotes/zigman/14893/delayed/quotes/nls/crbjf CRBJF +4.55% /quotes/zigman/14892/delayed HK:1109 -0.88% losing 8.9% and China Overseas Land & Investment Ltd. /quotes/zigman/13931/delayed HK:0688 -2.31% /quotes/zigman/527919/delayed/quotes/nls/caovy CAOVY +3.19% shedding 7.1%, while Guangzhou R&F Properties Ltd. slumped 10.9%.
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But Japan's Nikkei Stock Average /quotes/zigman/5986735/delayed JP:NIK -0.63% rose 0.4%, with the real estate and financial sectors holding firm on an improved outlook.
Shares of Mitsui Fudosan Co. /quotes/zigman/201218/delayed JP:8801 -0.07% /quotes/zigman/201224/delayed/quotes/nls/mtsff MTSFF +13.65% climbed 2.4% and Sumitomo Realty & Development Co. /quotes/zigman/198018/delayed JP:8830 -0.73% /quotes/zigman/198024/delayed/quotes/nls/surdf SURDF +0.31% jumped 3.9%, while Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc. /quotes/zigman/392753/delayed/quotes/nls/mtu MTU +1.36% /quotes/zigman/267078/delayed JP:8306 +0.44% rose 1.5%.
Miners dropped during the session after the precious metal's prices on Friday ended at their worst level since July last year, and copper futures fell to a three-month low. Read: Gold down a third day, at lowest since mid-July.
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The second annual Drops to Hops bike race is set for Saturday in Cooperstown.
The "hops" part of the name refers to Brewery Ommegang, which, along with the Clark Sports Center, is presenting the event. And "drops," for the uninitiated, is short for drop handlebars — the sort often seen on touring or racing bikes.
The race is presented by the Clark Sports Center in partnership with the brewery. The event is divided into two individual races, both of which will begin and end at Brewery Ommegang. The race is open to riders ages 16 and older; beer will be served at the party for those who are 21 or older.
Race Director Doug McCoy of the Clark Sports Center said response has been great for this year's event, having already surpassed last year's total of 124 riders.
"We passed last year's number on Sunday, so we're at about 165, 170," McCoy said Wednesday afternoon.
The race is divided into two categories, with registrations evenly split between the two, McCoy said. The "A" field will take experienced riders in a 43-mile loop as far north as Roseboom (nearly to Cherry Valley) and as far south as Milford.
The "B" field is a 23-mile loop designed for riders of various levels on county roads. Licensed riders will not be permitted in the "B" race, which McCoy called "an everyday Joe kind of race."
McCoy got the idea for Drops to Hops after noticing how popular cycling seemed to be in the region.
"Every corner or every street that you ride on, you see someone on a bike," McCoy observed. "And I've always heard people say that they wish there would be a race in this area."
Partnering with Ommegang for the event was "a natural fit," McCoy said. "Belgian-style beer with bicycling just seemed like a good idea."


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As the sounds of children laughing, marching band music, horns and sirens filled the air, hundreds of people gathered along Ind. 31 in Henryville — many in front of the town's newly rebuilt high school — to watch the Henryville Community Day Parade.
Sixty-four vehicles and floats participated in the parade, of which more than half were emergency-response vehicles. Even the Carmel Fire Department had a sport-utility vehicle honking at the crowd of onlookers in a display with the still-recovering community. Local businesses, politicians and youth organizations like Henryville Youth Sports and the Henryville High School volleyball team formed the balance.
"Where else can you see a chicken drive a John Deere?" quipped HHS teacher Robin Embry as a float sponsored by Tanner's Store rolled by.
As the parade, a community staple, was the first since the March 2 tornadoes that cut a swathe of destruction through the Henryville community, perhaps it's no surprise that the event drew a larger estimated crowd than in years past.
"I think there's a little more than in years past," Monroe Township Volunteer Fire Department Chief Mark Furnish said. "I think everyone wanted to come out and sort of help support the community, and we had several different departments that came in that were actually here during the rescue mode and stuff."
The local fire department organizes the parade each year, and as usual, this year's parade had several last-minute entries. The Utica Fire Department added to the host of flashing red-and-white lights, while the Henryville Elementary School cheerleaders also came out.
"It's always nice to have surprises show up," MTVFD secretary Kasey Taylor said.
Furnish said that the parade is another sign that the community is recovering from the destruction.
"I just think it is another sort of link in the chain. The first part was getting the school back open and getting the kids back in there," Furnish said, "and now with this here, everybody can join together for more pleasant times. And I'm sure everybody's still going to be talking the tornado, but now, with a nice sunny day and people are just going to be able to fellowship under good terms now."
Taylor said the tornadoes and everything everyone had been through this year brought them closer. "We normally have a good turnout, but this is wonderful," Taylor said.
After the parade, the crowd folded up lawn chairs and headed up to the Henryville Community Center, where a variety of booths were set up. Some sold food — cotton candy, funnel cakes and barbecue sandwiches all drew lines — while others sold merchandise like candles and Tupperware. Others offered games to raise funds for community organizations like churches, the Henryville Golden Band and the local Cub Scouts troop.
"Today has been very good," said Sharon Roederer, a parent with the Henryville Golden Band. "It's great to see the community come together as a whole, and we're rebuilding, and we're coming together, and it's just been a wonderful afternoon to see the community come out and really support everybody."
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Strong showing: Hundreds gather to watch Henryville parade
As the sounds of children laughing, marching band music, horns and sirens filled the air, hundreds of people gathered along Ind. 31 in Henryville — many in front of the town's newly rebuilt high school — to watch the Henryville Community Day Parade.
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Among all those in attendance at Ravens head coach John Harbaugh's interview session late Thursday morning at the Combine, one wide-eyed person stood out: 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh, John's younger brother.
Report: Ravens to cut RB McGahee
The Ravens are expected to cut RB Willis McGahee in the coming days but may re-sign him for a lower cost to retain their depth at the position.
Ravens WR Reed resolves drug charge
Ravens WR-RS David Reed resolved a marijuana charge against him Friday without being fined or serving any jail time.
Ravens tag Pro Bowl NT Ngata
The Ravens have placed the franchise tag on DT Haloti Ngata, the team announced on Tuesday.
Harbaugh, Ravens agree to extension
Ravens head coach John Harbaugh, who has led the team to the playoffs in all three seasons in which he has been at the helm, has agreed to a contract extension with the organization.
AFC North 2010 season-in-review team reports
Troy Polamalu was a big-play maker for the Steelers' No. 2-ranked defense, and his strong play helped Pittsburgh reach the Super Bowl for the third time in six years.
Ravens sign WR Jones, DB Paschal
The Ravens signed WR Brandon Jones and DB Marcus Paschal on Saturday.
Ravens re-sign FB McKie
The Ravens re-signed veteran FB Jason McKie on Thursday. The team cut McKie the day before its AFC divisional-round playoff game against the Steelers.
Cameron to work closer with Flacco in important season for both
The Ravens' decision to give some of ex-QB coach Jim Zorn's responsibilities to offensive coordinator Cam Cameron will allow Cameron to take a more "hands-on" approach with QB Joe Flacco.
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The Ravens reached a five-year agreement with P Sam Koch, according to PFW correspondent and Baltimore Sun writer Jamison Hensley.
Ravens hire Austin as secondary coach
The Ravens have hired former University of Florida defensive coordinator Teryl Austin as their secondary coach.
Zorn dropped as Ravens' QB coach
The Ravens officially announced the departure of QB coach Jim Zorn and added that offensive coordinator Cam Cameron's duties will be expanded to include working more closely with the team's quarterbacks.
Report: Cundiff rewarded with new contract
The 2010 Golden Toe Award winner, Billy Cundiff, will reportedly sign a five-year, $15 million contract this week.
Ravens' defense not undergoing drastic alterations
Though defensive coordinator Greg Mattison departed for the same job at the University of Michigan, new coordinator Chuck Pagano doesn't figure to make sweeping changes to the defense.
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Rice finished with just five yards on three carries as the Ravens' rested players against the Bengals on Sunday.||||||| Rice finished with 1,143 rushing yards and nine touchdowns on the season.
Rice ran for 107 yards and caught six passes for 51 yards and a touchdown as the Ravens defeated the New York Giants 33-14 Sunday to end a three-game losing streak to secure their second straight division crown.||||||| There was talk that Rice was not getting the ball enough but he did on this day.
Rice ran for a season-high 121 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 31-28 overtime loss at Washington.||||||| It was a big day for Rice, who hadn't reached 100 yards rushing in his previous seven games. He gets the Denver Broncos next in Week 15.
While Baltimore prevailed 13-10 on Sunday night against rival Pittsburgh, Rice's rushing woes continued as he gained only 40 yards on 20 carries.||||||| Rice has averaged 55.6 yards over the last five games but did tie a season high with 53 receiving yards against the Steelres. While his 40 receptions for 337 yards have helped owners, the fifth-year running back is on pace for 1,115 yards after gaining a career-high 1,364 in 2011.
Rice carried the ball 13 times for 35 yards and a touchdown on Sunday. He also made four catches for 33 yards against the Raiders.||||||| It was the second game of the Ravens' last three in which they didn't lean heavily on Rice in the running game. Rice only received nine carries two games ago against Houston.


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Mark Miller isn't a subtle guy.
Miller, treasurer of the Coalition Opposed to Additional Spending and Taxes (COAST), recently apologized publicly after using the anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks to tweet a comment comparing the attacks to a political battle about the planned Cincinnati streetcar system.
Now Miller has posted an altered photograph on his Facebook page that some people believe is racist. The photo depicts a streetcar filled with young African-American males brandishing weapons. The streetcar has a sign that reads, "Banks & Freedom Center Only."
You know that friend who gets sweaty and angry and tense whenever someone says something bad about Cincinnati? The friend who will defend it like King Arthur defended Camelot, not only the city itself but the idea of it? I'm that guy.
I will Wiki whatever city you grew up in and show you point by point why Cincinnati is better. "But adult internet star Raven Riley is from Middletown and did you know that the Cincinnati Public Library is arguably the largest public library in the country?" I say, scrambling for anything that might appeal to the Cincinnati-hater.
Last night was the season finale of Taking the Stage, the Cincinnati-based docu-drama about students at the School for Creative and Performing Arts. I've officially watched two episodes of the show (the first and last) and am therefore unqualified to comment on the quality and/or relevance of the content.
Republicans made a lot of fuss about Barack Obama's associations during last year's presidential campaign. Now that same standard might come back to haunt them.
Because Obama attended church where the Rev. Jeremiah Wright preached, the GOP told us it must mean that Obama shared all of Wright's incendiary beliefs about the 9/11 terrorist attacks and the origin of the AIDS virus. Because Obama lived near ex-'60s radical William Ayers and attended some of the same events, they breathlessly added that it must mean Obama approves of blowing up public buildings.
What, then, does that say about Rob Portman, the former GOP congressman who is the odds-on favorite to run for George Voinovich's seat in the U.S. Senate in 2010?
Movieline is back. Sort of.
Launched in 1989, the magazine was — like the beat it covered — a glossy, gossipy, A-list-laden Hollywood wank-fest full sometimes vapid, usually smart, almost always entertaining content. (I still have a copy of the issue with Wild at Heart's Nicolas Cage and Laura Dern on the cover.
Gone, after just three-and-a-half years, is the "Beautiful Ohio" plate, a bucolic affair that managed to combine green rolling hills, a red barn, a city skyline, trees, a yellow sunburst, the Wright Brothers' plane and the year of statehood. The Automobile License Plate Collectors Association gave it second place in its Best New License Plate contest in 2009.
The new standard-issue plate, which went on sale April 15, is called "Ohio Pride" (no, not that pride). The word Ohio appears on a wide, red isosceles triangle bleeding from the top of the plate. And behind the plate number is a background of 46 slogans, identifiers and products "describing what makes Ohio a great state." Such as: "State of Perfect Balance," "The Heart of it All," "Newark Earthworks," "Serpent Mound," "Polymer Capital of the World," "Steel City" and "Walleye." It is devoid of images.
Pity the passing driver who tries to make out any of the 46 words and phrases. Because they are jammed together in light gray lettering, they blur into a hazy backdrop. Don't take CityBeat's word for it. Pull up behind a car with one of the new plates. Maybe you'll be able to make out two of the larger-print items, "Birthplace of Aviation" and "DiscoverOhio.com."
The cacophony of slogans and products gives the new Ohio plate an edge over the regular plates of many states, said Greg Gibson, president of the ALPCA. But he, too, was confounded by their legibility. "I doubt that the slogans can be read at any distance," he says.
Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles spokesman Dustyn Fox said no one in the Kasich administration objected to the Beautiful Ohio plate, which was designed with the help of former First Lady Frances Strickland.
"Traditionally, each new administration redesigns the Ohio plate," Fox says. "A selection committee made up from BMV officials, Ohio Department of Public Safety officials and representatives from the governor's office choose final designs. The governor and first lady make the final decision."
The review panel considered five or six designs before settling on one submitted by students at the Columbus College of Art and Design. The selection, however, represents an act of artistic regression in a milieu that has gone wild for visual elements in the past decade. Wyoming, for instance, has a bucking bronco, Oklahoma a Native American archer, Utah a skier and South Dakota, Mt. Rushmore. Elsewhere, we see trees, mountain ranges, peaches, oranges, a cactus, a pelican and a buffalo.Closer to home, Indiana has a blue license plate depicting the state seal, but which looks like a clock face in traffic. Kentucky plates bear the slogan "Unbridled Spirit" and the head of a hurtling race horse. Cleverly, they also show the vehicle owner's home county, which allows police officers to snag out-of-county drivers for traffic violations.
And he's not done yet: Fincher's American version of Stieg Larsson's The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo is currently in production and has a release date of Dec. 20. How's that for an early Christmas present?
Greater Cincinnati has two awards programs that recognize our excellent theater scene. Perhaps that's good news, but you might wonder if this kind of competition between competitions is the best way to go.
Founder and Cincinnati resident Ashley Volbrecht hopes to offer consumers a different shopping perspective. "Creating a pop-up shop in my mind just represented a new way to get people to think about shopping," Volbrecht said in a press release. "We're here today, gone tomorrow. I want shoppers to forget they are inside of a truck when they enter."
The truck itself is a former bread delivery truck that has been reconstructed to reflect the trendy vibe of the shop's clothing. Former tin walls are now pink and white shelves boasting a variety of dresses and tops. A dingy floor has been converted into a pristine black and white striped pathway leading shoppers through racks of clothing and accessories. The former white exterior now stands out with bright colors and an elegant store name that lets consumers know this isn't your run-of-the-mill mobile vendor.
Most shoppers know that entering a boutique usually entails a bit of sticker shock, but Truckshop is changing that assumption for its customers. Truckshop sells dresses, tops, jewelry and accessories, all for $65 or less. "Price point is one of the most important parts," Volbrecht explained. "I love finding pieces I'm obsessed with and I love finding a bargain. I tried to use this same approach when choosing pieces for the boutique."
Truckshop, opened this past Saturday, is leading the way for mobile boutiques in the Midwest. Truckshop will be at various festivals this summer including City Flea and Second Sundays on Main. And now everyone can feel like a celebrity with a store that comes to you: Truckshop is available for private parties of six or more people. Customers can also shop online through Facebook and Instagram pages.
The launch party is tonight from 6-9 p.m. at the Columbia Center, 3500 Columbia Pkwy. For more information about Truckshop, visit www.facebook.com/shopthetruck or follow Truckshop on Twitter @shopthetruck.
While I'm not quite a junkie, I am fairly addicted to the "33 1/3" book series from publisher Continuum. If you've yet to hear about the series, the books are each dedicated to one specific album that has gained some sort of notoriety in the music world. The records chosen are mostly cult favorites with a few influential blockbusters mixed in. Of the 60 books written so far (each by a different author), the series has covered Pet Sounds, Songs in the Key in Life, Exile on Main St. and Led Zeppelin II but also lower-selling but no less influential recordings by the Magnetic Fields, Belle & Sebastian, Guided By Voices, DJ Shadow and Sonic Youth. (For a great overview, pick up one of the two Greatest Hits volumes released by the publisher.)
The tomes vary in approach, with some offering strictly historical examinations, some more about the author's personal relationship with the album and others a mix of both. Chicago-based writer and music industry vet Bob Gendron has written what will likely be the only Cincinnati-connected album in the series, telling the tale behind Gentlemen, the major-label debut and relative breakthrough album by The Afghan Whigs. I would argue that records by Over the Rhine and The Ass Ponys, among others, deserve the 33 1/3 treatment, but they're likely not well known enough to pique the publisher's interest. I'd also argue that my personal favorite Whigs' album, Black Love, should get a book, but the chances of having two Whigs stories in the series are just as slim.
Gendron mostly plays historian, telling the story via research and numerous interviews with the prime players, including all of the Whigs (drummer Steve Earle included), Sub Pop employees (Gendron himself used to be one) and other friends and industry connections. He also does a fantastic job of recreating the state of the Whigs at the time, a band of tight friends on the brink of major success yet also inflicted with drug issues and internal and external squabbles.
The story of Gentlemen is bookended by the tale of the band's beginnings and their breakup, all the way up through last year's greatest hits album. There are a lot of interesting tidbits and revelations. Gendron gets singer/songwriter Greg Dulli to talk about his serious relationship with the mysterious "Kris," the dissolution of which led to the album's tortuous, heartbroken tone. Other fun facts: Dulli recorded several of the album's lead vocal tracks in one night while flying on coke and trying to impress a girl; Steve Earle was booted for several reasons (alcohol abuse, meddling girlfriend, creative control issues, ego conflict); and labelmate Linda Ronstadt was allegedly furious about the album's cover (depicting a young boy and girl lounging on a bed), apparently under the impression that it was a naked bellybutton away from being child porn. It was also interesting to read that one of the band's main friends at Elektra Records was feeding information to the nasty, slanderous 'zine Fat Greg Dulli.
Gendron gets to about every detail of the album, from the cover art's original inspiration and liner notes to the songs' inspirations and recording. But he doesn't just relay facts. He also talks about Gentlemen as an artistic statement, carefully dissecting and describing the individual songs' and the general album's mood, cause and effect. Not only does Gendron's book offer the last word on Gentlemen, it also shows what a compelling story The Afghan Whigs' entire career remains.
For Whigs fans or even just those who were around Cincinnati to witness the band's rise from little underground touring unit to soulful, seductive Rock machine, the book is a fascinating remembrance. For those who've never even heard of the Afghan Whigs, the story is universal and dramatic enough to be read as a novel (save the music-critic-y song dissertations).
The story is so good, in fact, that it would be great to see Gendron expand it beyond the 113 pages of this book. As his Gentlemen proves, the Whigs are deserving of a long-form biography that tells the band's complete story. Who knows? Maybe Gentlemen: The Movie isn't totally out of the realm of possibility.
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Eleanor Clift: 'Tea Party Will Cost the Republicans Control of the Senate'
In the wake of Richard Mourdock's landslide victory over Republican Senator Richard Lugar in Indiana's primary Tuesday, Newsweek's Eleanor Clift made what some might consider a staggeringly stupid prediction on Friday's McLaughlin Group.
"The Tea Party will cost the Republicans control of the Senate" (video follows with transcribed highlights and commentary):
Rather deliciously, National Review's Rich Lowry immediately followed with his prediction, "Richard Mourdock handily wins the general election in Indiana."
The smile on Lowry's face after he said it - priceless.
Probably like Lowry, I wish I had a dollar every time a liberal media member besmirched the Tea Party.
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the liberal assumption
Submitted by OffTheLows on Sat, 05/12/2012 - 5:34pm.
is based on the performance of Sharron Angle and Christine O'Donnell. They assume the tea party message was the reason, but it was apparent they were both flawed candidates. That's not the case with Mourdock.
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Submitted by RefudiateObama2012 on Sat, 05/12/2012 - 6:07pm.
Christine O'Donnell didn't lose because she was a flawed candidate, which she was. She lost in a blue state when the DE GOP, Mike Castle, and Karl Rove worked hard to discredit her. Coons was a very flawed candidate, but he won.
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And Sharon Angle
Submitted by Tugboat Phil on Sat, 05/12/2012 - 6:18pm.
had a real shot at victory until some last minute "union assistance" for Reid.
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Ain't that the truth! it's
Submitted by okie-pastor on Sat, 05/12/2012 - 10:19pm.
Ain't that the truth! it's hard to win on the road but much harder when your own team is working against you. If ALL republicans would have gotten behind the elected candidate (Angle/ODonnel) we might have won. Not to mention Harry Reid was pulling out all the stops and getting 3x the $$$ from union buddies. Other tea party candidates did win, namely Rand Paul among others.
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Submitted by serfer62 on Sat, 05/12/2012 - 6:55pm.
The long range effects are
1) Outting rove & the Establishment as anti-conservatives.
2) Removing a rino
3) Increasing the Tea Party unity
The loss of the seat was inconsequential as a Kommiecrat of a different color got elected.
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Submitted by GregE on Sat, 05/12/2012 - 7:01pm.
Not just anyone off the street can run and say he's TEA party and win. But a TEA party candidate with a good, clear, conservative message, will win. Sorry Eleanor, it's true. if all TEA party candidates were carrying a sound message AND they are TEA party and aren't just picked because they are TEA party alone, liberals will be hard pressed to win against them. It's not the TEA party affiliation, it's the conservative message, expressed properly.
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A clear conservative message
Submitted by Dan The Man 2 on Sat, 05/12/2012 - 10:21pm.
A clear conservative message wins in a common sense state. Sometimes it flops because the people are not smart enough to recognize the message.
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Angle and O'Donnell lost
Submitted by platypus on Sun, 05/13/2012 - 12:59am.
Angle and O'Donnell lost because the GOP refused to support them with the money to run ad campaigns after the primary. It is one hundred percent the responsibility of the national GOP and its branches.
Dingy Harry carried ONLY Clark County, and it's likely that the vote count was not clean. This meme that these were flawed candidates is the establishment GOP trying to de-legitimize the tea party.
ALL establishment politicians better fear us. Party labels will not save you. Ask Dick what's his name.
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Rove and O'Donnell
Submitted by libBuster on Sun, 05/13/2012 - 4:03pm.
The behavoir of the GOP Establishment to O'Donnell and Angle was disgraceful. Karl Rove, for whatever reason went out of his way to deliberately under cut O'Donnell. His excuse rings hollow (being a FOX commentator) in light of his PAC
As for Angle, it is "remarkable" that Reid overcame a 9 point poll deficit on the last day. Go figure.
It is quite clear the GOP really did not care about winning these two seats if their chosen candidate wasn't on the ballot.
Angle and O'Donnell were left out there on their own.
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Submitted by driguana on Sat, 05/12/2012 - 5:45pm.
Change is slow to come.
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Definite proof.......
Submitted by BEGRUNT on Sat, 05/12/2012 - 5:52pm.
Eleanor Clift is suffering from dementia. Just a demented as Pelousy's prediction she will be "Speaker" again. Time to retire sweetheart, the times have past you by!!
"A nation can suffer it's fool's, but cannot survive the traitor"
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"Times passed her by", when
Submitted by Zippy on Sat, 05/12/2012 - 6:37pm.
"Times passed her by", when she was speaker..............
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How will the Tea Party cause
Submitted by Antisocial-ism on Sat, 05/12/2012 - 6:19pm.
How will the Tea Party cause Republicans to lose control of a body where they are already the minority?
Kinda like saying one relief pitcher, on a team with a losing record, blowing the lead in the 83rd game of the season cost his team the World Series.
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➚ Come on, Noel
Submitted by Cool Arrow on Sat, 05/12/2012 - 6:22pm.
Seriously? "some might consider a staggeringly stupid prediction"?
Some say you could have dropped the "some might consider" completely.
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Clift is terrified that the dream is slipping away.
Submitted by johnsonl on Sat, 05/12/2012 - 6:40pm.
Obamao is circling the drain and everyone knows it. Liberals are in full panic mode.
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Test the spirit
Submitted by Robersire on Sat, 05/12/2012 - 7:09pm.
A true Christian would not believe in abortion. [If you listen and you have the Holy Spirit, you will hear their cries]
A true Christian would never say my Muslim Faith.
A Muslim is told to lie so they would claim to be a Christian to deceive.
You will know them by their fruit. A good tree can't give bad fruit and a bad tree can't give good fruit.
Something smells in Washington and it isn't good fruit.
Read more: http://newsbusters.org/blogs/ken-shepherd/2012/05/11/msnbcs-bashir-conse...
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How did God know?
Submitted by Robersire on Sat, 05/12/2012 - 7:14pm.
Ecclesiastes 10:2
A wise man's heart leads him to the right
A foolish man's heart leads him to the left
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Well bless her little lefty
Submitted by celator on Sat, 05/12/2012 - 7:31pm.
Well bless her little lefty heart. Here's Eleanor advising Republicans and Conservatives what they must do to gain the Senate--kick the Tea Party off the cliff (clift?). I didn't know she was so concerned about our political success.
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Submitted by mmilesll on Sat, 05/12/2012 - 7:41pm.
Isn't there a rest home this tired crazy lib can go to? The Roves, Bush's and old RNC helped Angle and O'Donnell lose. Libs keep making fun of the Tea Party at their own peril-the Republicans better remember who brought them back to power.
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I can't determine if this is
Submitted by Free Stinker on Sat, 05/12/2012 - 7:56pm.
I can't determine if this is wishful thinking or if she's trying to influence the GOP establishment.
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Submitted by oldfart on Sat, 05/12/2012 - 8:21pm.
Is Ms. Clift kept around for comic relief? I cannot believe she is being paid for the 'stuff' that comes out of her mouth. Perhaps she is working pro bono?
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➚ That can't be it
Submitted by Cool Arrow on Sat, 05/12/2012 - 8:28pm.
She's as convincingly stupid as I've seen. Granted, Brittney Spears and Mika Brzinski are prodigies, but few maintain such an elegant flair for ditziness like Eleanor.
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Hearing Ms Clift's..
Submitted by almostacowboy on Sat, 05/12/2012 - 9:19pm.
prediction gives me a warm feeling given her previous observations.
Eleanor, gee I think you're swell...
C'mon! Sing along!
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Robert Shrum said similar
Submitted by okie-pastor on Sat, 05/12/2012 - 10:10pm.
Robert Shrum said similar things September17th 2010.
He stated that the Tea party was going to cost republicans seats in the house and the senate. Wow! Was he wrong!
Elanor Clift is stating what she wants to happen and is upset about what she secretly knows is going to happen: another TEA Party rout draweth nigh in November!!!!
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Actually, the tea party cost the GOP some Senate seats.
Submitted by BoilerFan on Sun, 05/13/2012 - 11:46am.
While tea party candidates did exceptionally well in the House, they clearly made some bad decisions in at least four Senate races that quickly come to mind: Nevada, Delaware, Colorado and Connecticut. All four of those contests pitted Republican candidates against vulnerable Democrats in an election cycle in which the GOP experienced a so-called "wave" election.
Impressive, competent candidates would have given those flawed Democrats much better races. I'm betting that better candidates would have come out victorious in AT LEAST three of the above-referenced Senate contests (i.e., Nevada, Delaware and Colorado).
Right-thinking folks (myself included) can't merely choose candidates because they appeal to our hearts and emotions. We also have to use our heads and our guts. Is the person knowledgeable about the issues they'll be dealing with? Are they articulate? Do they suffer frequent bouts with "foot-in-mouth" disease? Do your basic human instincts tell you this person is trustworthy and will have a firm backbone and not quickly surrender the first time the mainstream media challenges them for a particular "controversial" stance? Can this person actually win a general election contest in my state?
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How did those GOP Moderates
Submitted by Free Stinker on Sun, 05/13/2012 - 12:21pm.
How did those GOP Moderates work out in California & New York?
Spare us the tripe. We Tea Partiers aren't going away.
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Free Stinker.....I don't believe BoilerFan was criticizing the
Submitted by Rush Fan on Sun, 05/13/2012 - 3:53pm.
Tea Party as a whole.
He seemed to me to be correctly pointing out that whether you are the Tea Party supporting candidates that are not the best available to win an election, or the Republican Party supporting RINOs like McCain, pointing forth a weak and less than competent candidate is not the way to win an election.
I think you would agree that selecting candidates strictly by emotion is best left to the Democrats, who have limited mental ability to evaluate a candidate by other means.
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Except they weren't picked by
Submitted by Free Stinker on Sun, 05/13/2012 - 6:53pm.
Except they weren't picked by emotion. They were picked as the most Conservative. Sen. Luger is a prime example of a "GOP Vote" that doesn't vote with the GOP. What's the point of winning a seat with someone who votes with the enemy?
I would argue that the losing GOP Moderates in NY & CA were the ones picked on emotion.
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You make some valid points, but I disagree with you
Submitted by Rush Fan on Sun, 05/13/2012 - 8:00pm.
on this particular question: What's the point of winning a seat with someone who votes with the enemy?
The supposition that a non-Conservative right-leaning Republican candidate is no better than a Democrat is a fallacious argument. Even RINOs like McCain are better than any Democrat in the Senate.
Moreover, every candidate has flaws. For example, Gov. Chris Christie is a darling of many on the Right, including Ann Coulter. I admire Christie for many of his actions, including his stance on unions. But Gov. Christie is as much a Global Warming believer as Al Gore, and his ban on coal plants in New Jersey is outlandish. But Christie, with all his flaws and the fact that he is not a Conservative, has significant assets as a Republican candidate, including his popularity with voters and his ability to articulate his positions. Most importantly, he is electable.
BoilerFan outlined many of the characteristics I look for in a candidate. But most importantly, the prospective candidate must be electable. For almost without exception, it is supremely better for a Republican, any Republican, to replace a Democrat than vice versa.
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Perhaps you should read by other post, eh?
Submitted by BoilerFan on Thu, 05/17/2012 - 7:56am.
Free Stinker:
I don't WANT "Tea Partiers" to go away at all. Hell, I'm one myself.
If you haven't already done so, I suggest you read my other post (I think the "subject" line was "Eleanor is just plain wrong"), where I discuss my vote FOR Richard Mourdock and my favorable views regarding his more aggressive approach versus the more passive approach to politics embraced by Dick Lugar.
I want the most viable conservative/libertarian-leaning candidate to secure victory in the primary...but, most important of all, the person who is best suited to actually secure an even bigger victory in November. After all, you can't truly shape policies unless you have plenty of seats at the table. And you can't secure seats at the table unless you win general elections.
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There's a better chance Barney Frank will 'fess up to everything
Submitted by drsamherman on Sat, 05/12/2012 - 10:22pm.
than Eleanor's dementia-fueled delusions will come true. But right before that happens, Castro will turn capitalist and Chrissy Tingles will endorse Romney.
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When a Liberal like Clift makes a
Submitted by Rush Fan on Sat, 05/12/2012 - 11:59pm.
staggeringly stupid prediction it is considered commonplace, customary, ordinary, normal, unremarkable, mundane, usual, expected, unsurprisingly, predictable, forecasted, counted on, anticipated, routine, accepted, assumed, practice, taken for granted, foreknown, banal, prevised, modus operandi, etc., etc, etc
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"staggeringly stupid" == That's Eleanor's middle name.
Submitted by jakee308 on Sun, 05/13/2012 - 4:40am.
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Eleanor is just plain wrong.
Submitted by BoilerFan on Sun, 05/13/2012 - 11:21am.
When I cast my vote for Richard Mourdock last Saturday (taking advantage of our early voting option), I did so without any hesitation. While I've always viewed Sen. Lugar as a man of high morals, ethics and integrity, I've also grown increasingly frustrated with his "go-along-to-get-along" approach.
When I see Democrats fighting like junkyard dogs on issue after issue and repeatedly demonizing right-thinking Americans like myself, I'm ready to have someone representing me in the Senate who will call a spade and spade and not back down from a fight with the liberal bullies.
If you're heading down the wrong track, rapidly approaching a deadly fiscal cliff, you need to have functioning brakes and a brakeman who isn't afraid to apply those brakes, stop the train and, go down a different track and avoid the catastrophe. Lugar's "compromise"/"bipartisan" approach does nothing to help us avoid our nation's impending fiscal catastrophe. His approach merely delays the inevitable crash. Simply put, that just isn't good enough.
Tea party-backed candidates can win general election contests, but only if the activists unite behind the most viable conservative candidate during the primary/caucus process (so they don't split that segment of the voting public and allow a more moderate candidate to secure the nomination with a mere plurality).
Tea party activists all around the country need to choose wisely when they assess the odds for success of their preferred candidates, both in the primary and general election.
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Wait, what?
Submitted by Model850 on Sun, 05/13/2012 - 5:34pm.
Did I miss an election? When did Republicans gain control of the Senate? Or was Clift saying that Republicans would have gained control but now won't, solely because of Mourdock's win over Lugar?
And did nobody on the show point out her ignorance to her?
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Model ---
Submitted by matthewdean on Sun, 05/13/2012 - 8:17pm.
chances are the show's time restrictions wouldn't allow for that. :o)
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Because of my good fortune in training with some of the pioneers in general and cardiac surgery, I had opportunities to join the faculty of many well established cardiovascular surgery programs throughout the country. I chose to return to Weill Cornell because I could not find a program anywhere in the United States that could provide the same high level of care to patients that the nurses, anesthesiologists and technicians do here at Weill Cornell. I take great pride in being a member of a team that can handle the most complex patient situation, regardless of the time, whether day or night, the circumstances or the nature of the problem."
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Dr. Girardi completed his undergraduate studies at Harvard University in 1985, obtaining a degree in biochemistry. He pursued his medical education at Cornell University Medical College and completed his residency in general surgery at Cornell Medical College, where he remained as a resident in Cardiothoracic Surgery. Dr. Girardi graduated from the program in 1996 under Dr. O. Wayne Isom, his Chairman at present. After completion of a fellowship in aortic surgery at Baylor, Dr. Girardi assumed his present position at New York Presbyterian-Weill Cornell Medical Center.
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Kano Pillars caused a major upset last month with their shock win over defending champions Al Ahly, albeit on the away goal rule, while Heartland FC eliminated last year's runners-up Coton Sport of Cameroon at the same stage of the competition. Both results plunged the established order into disarray and offer now the Nigerians a chance to prove their immense resources.
Nigerian club football has had steady representation in the Champions League over the last 13 years but besides Enyimba, the state sponsored team from Aba State, no club has ever displayed title winning potential.
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Losing the top 200 players is a massive blow to any country and in particular the domestic championship. Nigeria might have a professional league in name but it is still a shambolic competition, dominated by extreme violence and routine disorgansiation. Attacks on players, coaches and referees remain common place and although there is some TV coverage, much of it is frustratingly haphazard for the broadcaster. The standard too is hampered by poor facilities and the player drain.
Nigeria, given their immense resources, really should be the powerhouse of club football in Africa. But because so many players have left, success for Africa's most populous nation at club level is infrequent. The progress of Kano Pillars and Heartland FC, neither of whom have ever progressed this far before in the 13 years of the Champions League format, bucks that trend.
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