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How to display a splash screen in Qt
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Devices(s): EmulatorCompatibility
Platform(s): S60 3rd Edition FP1, S60 3rd Edition FP2, S60 5th EditionArticle
Keywords: QSplashScreen
Created: (12 Jan 2009)
Last edited: vkmunjpara (17 Sep 2009)
This code snippet demonstrates how to display a splash screen before your application loaded in Qt for S60.
A splash screen is a widget that is usually displayed when an application is being started. Splash screens are often used for applications that have long start up times (e.g. database or networking applications that take time to establish connections) to provide the user with feedback that the application is loading. The splash screen may usually appear in the center of the screen.QSplashscreen
- Download the latest Qt for S60 distribution from Qt.
- Install Qt for S60:Installing Qt on S60
- Check this link for installation guide: How to install the package.
- Go through this article: Getting started with Qt for S60
Various Function
- Makes the splash screen wait until the widget mainWin is displayed
- Draws the message text onto the splash screen with color color and aligns the text according to the flags in alignment
Source File
#include <QApplication>
#include <QPixmap>
#include <QSplashScreen>
#include <QWidget>
#include <QMainWindow>
int main(int argc, char *argv[])
QApplication app(argc, argv);
QPixmap pixmap("c://designer.png");
QSplashScreen splash(pixmap);
qApp->processEvents();//This is used to accept a click on the screen so that user can cancel the screen
QMainWindow window;
window.setStyleSheet("* { background-color:rgb(199,147,88); padding: 7px}}");
return app.exec();
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There was no formal invitation to the side of U.S. 84 Friday, just a call to be there, a suggestion many took as a responsibility.
Residents of Hinesville turned out to welcome home Sgt. Stefan Smith, a 3rd ID Soldier killed in action last week, a casualty of the War on Terror and another loss for this military community.
"It was very emotional for me,'' said Demteria Fiffie, a soldier with the 3rd ID's 1st Brigade. "I got a little teary-eyed. I was close to his mother. It was just very, very emotional.''
Many of the people here didn't know the Long County resident personally.
But they know this story too well, struck down in Afghanistan when his unit was attacked by an improvised explosive device. And all any of them could give was their time, their presence along Sgt. Smith's route home and their respect.
"I cannot begin to explain,'' said Rebecca Bradley, a member of the Patriot Guard Riders, a motorcycle group that escorted the Hearse carrying Sgt. Smith's body, "the honor it is to be doing this.''
"It was really impressive. It wore on my heart,'' added Sgt. Anthony Herrington, a member of the 3rd ID's 1st Brigade. "That's the way soldiers need to come home. They just showed a lot of support.''
So they came as neighbors, as Americans, to honor the man who moved to the area to join the Glenville Police Department and later felt the call to serve his country. And whose homecoming was a reflection of Sgt. Smith's heroism as well as this community's pride in its heroes.
"The amount of support is just absolutely incredible,'' said Fiffie. "It's unbelievable.''
"It's very heartwarming to see the people stand behind their military men and women,'' said Emma Jean Leccese, whose son is stationed at Fort Stewart with the 3rd ID. "It's a phenomenal thing that they're here.''
And many of them wouldn't have been anywhere else when one of their own came home.
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Moss Point Residents Weigh Gasification Pros and ConsBy Rhonda Miller | Published 11 Oct 2011 11:01pm |
A gasification plant to produce synthetic natural gas is planned for Moss Point. At a public meeting last night sponsored by the STEPS Coalition, a community advocacy group, MPB's Rhonda Miller found residents weighing the pros and cons.
"So what is gasification?" The presentation by Jordan Macha of the Sierra Club goes through the details of the gasification project planned by a company named Leucadia. As Gulf states representative for the Sierra Club, Macha works in Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama. She says Leucadia is building a similar plant in Lousiana, and the Sierra Club has been watching that project, as well as the one in Moss Point.
"Sierra Cub has some definite concerns with the proposed project, primarily because there's a lot of environmental problems," Macha says. "The water usage is a big problem for us. We also see that there are issues with the dredging of the river."
The Moss Point plant would use a by-product from oil refineries to create synthetic natural gas. The plant is still a few years away, but Moss Point resident Brad Thompson says there's one outstanding advantage
"Well, I'm here, I'm interested and I'm hopeful the plant will locate here. Certainly this area needs jobs, just like any other area," Thompson says. "I'm a lifelong resident of this community and I'd like to see it grow."
But Moss Point resident Phyllis Matthews wants to make sure any jobs created, also create a healthy community.
"I'm concerned because there was quite a bit of industry here and there is a high incidence of cancer in this area," Matthews says.
Cindi Tarver of The STEPS Coalition says the group is neither for nor against the project at this point.
"We're trying to educate the Moss Point community, so the community can make the decision as to whether they're for the plant or against the plant,'" Tarver says.
The STEPS Coalition will hold additional meetings with residents and local officials to gather more information about the gasification project.
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If you are one of the estimated 31 million Americans suffering from back pain, this resistance band workout -- created exclusively for iVillage by back pain specialist and physical therapist Yoav Suprun, DPT -- can help. Doing this workout up to three non-consecutive days a week can improve posture and alignment and counteract the stress we put on our spine, says Suprun, owner of Sobe Spine in Miami Beach, Fla. The result? Less neck and back pain.
The workout is based on the McKenzie method, which combines physical therapy and specific directional exercises (such as the extension of the spine) that focus on the function and movement of the back to centralize pain and facilitate self-healing. Suprun recommends that anyone suffering from back pain first be evaluated by a McKenzie-trained therapist in order to ensure this program is appropriate for your body. (And always check with your doctor before you start any exercise program).
"A strong back and good posture are very important to help avoid back or neck pain, and these exercises will help you not only to strengthen your spine but also increase your awareness of your posture throughout the day," says Suprun.
Warm Up: Standing-Back Extensions
Target: This joint-specific move helps with lower back pain and stiffness.
How to do it: Place your hands on the back of your hips and keep your knees straight as you gently bend back as far as possible. Do up to six repetitions, trying to extend slightly farther back each time.
Trunk Rotation
Target: This movement helps develop strength in the deep abdominals and spinal rotator muscles that help support and stabilize the spine.
How to do it: Anchor the center of the resistance band securely around a doorknob. Hold the ends of the band and step back until your arms are fully extended and there is tension on the band. Brace your abs in tight and rotate your torso to the left, keeping your arms centered in front of your body as you twist. Return to the center position. Do 15 repetitions and then repeat on the right. Aim for three sets of 15 reps on both sides. Make it easier by standing closer to the band's anchor point or harder by stepping farther away.
Standing Row
Target: This exercise opens up the chest and improves posture. "We slouch all day, which separates the [shoulder] blades and contributes to neck and back pain," says Suprun. "The retraction of the shoulder blades during this exercise helps develop the upper back strength needed for supporting good posture."
How to do it: Anchor the center of the resistance band securely around a doorknob, extend your arms out straight and step back until there is tension on the band. Pull your abdominals in and bend your elbows, pulling the ends of the bands to the outside of your ribcage. Hold for one count and then slowly release back to start. Do three sets of 15 repetitions. Make it easier by standing closer to the band's anchor point or harder by stepping farther away.
Single-Leg Stance Lateral Raise
Target: The single-leg stance (SLS) lateral raise provides a healthy challenge for the spine, as your core and glutes have to kick in to help you balance while also strengthening your shoulders.
How to do it: Put your left foot onto the center of band, holding on to one end with your right hand. Engage your abdominals and bend your right knee, lifting the right foot slightly off the floor. Lift your right arm up to shoulder height (arm should be fully extended, elbow soft, not locked) with the palm facing down. Hold for one count and lower. Do three sets of 15 repetitions on both sides. Make this easier by giving your band more slack or harder by standing on the band closer to the end you're be lifting.
Resisted Bridge
Target: This pelvis extension exercise strengthens the glutes, which are important in providing trunk stability.
How to do it: Start on your back with knees bent and feet hip-width apart. Pull the resistance band tight over your pelvis. Press your arms down into the floor and draw your abs in. Lift your hips up as high as possible. Hold for one count and then lower. Do a total of three sets of 15 repetitions each.
Trunk Extension with Arm Abduction
Target: This move works the erector spinae, which are muscles that support the torso. The extension motion, or bending backward, is a direction we rarely move in on daily basis.
How to do it: Start facedown with legs hip-width apart and arms extended in front of the body about shoulder-width apart, holding onto the band. Extend your spine and lift your arms, chest and thighs off the ground as you pull your arms wide, increasing the tension on the band. Slowly lower and return to start. Be sure to focus your eyes on the floor to keep your neck in line with your spine during the exercise. Do a total of three sets of 15 repetitions each.
Resisted Opposite Arm and Leg Reach
Target: This balance-challenging core move helps develop stability and strength in the muscles of the torso, back and glutes.
How to do it: Start on all fours. Place the ball of your left foot in the handle of one end of the band and hold onto the opposite end with your right hand, palm facing down. Straighten your right arm and left leg, lightly touching the ground. With your abs in tight and your spine as steady as possible, lift your right arm and left leg up, pulling the band tight. Hold for one count and then lower. Do three sets of 15 repetitions on both sides. If this is too tough to do with the band, start first using your bodyweight as resistance.
Lat Pulldown
Target: This exercise targets a large muscle in the back called the latissimus dorsi (in Latin, it means the "widest of the back"), which assists with arm extension and helps with posture.
How to do it: Secure the band at a point a few feet above your head (such as the top edge of a sturdy door) and hold the ends of the bands evenly. Step away from the anchored point until there is tension on the band and raise both arms overhead with palms facing away from body. Press your shoulders down and pull down on the band, bending your elbows to the sides. Extend your arms to return to the starting position. Do three sets of 15 repetitions.
Standing Hip Extension
Target: Challenge your balance and strengthen your core, glutes and the back extensor muscles that line up both sides of the spine with this standing-hip extension exercise.
How to do it: Stand on the band with your right foot and tuck the ball of foot into the handle on one end. (If your band doesn't have handles, tie the end around your foot instead.) For more resistance stand closer to the end, farther away for less. Keep your hands on your hips. Extend your left leg behind your hip, tapping your toes lightly on the floor. Keep your chest lifted and draw your abs in to help stabilize the spine. Lift your left leg up behind your hip as high as possible. Hold for one count and then lower. Do three sets of 15 repetitions on both legs. If you need help balancing, hold onto a chair or wall with your right hand.
SLS Biceps Curls
Target: Sculpt your arms while firing up your core and glute muscles in this single-leg stance biceps curl exercise.
How to do it: Stand with your left foot in the center of the band, balancing on the left leg with your right knee bent and foot lifted. Hold both ends of the band evenly. Brace your abs in tight and curl your arms in towards your body, your palms facing up. Hold for one count and then lower. Do two sets of 10 reps on each leg.
Target: Another great move for building postural support for the spine, this exercise helps develop the upper back, shoulders and core muscles.
How to do it: Stand with feet hip-width apart, arms extended straight in front of the body and the center of the band anchored around a doorknob. Brace your abs in tight and raise your arms overhead with palms facing away from the body into a letter 'Y' shape. Lower your arms. Next, open your arms out to the sides at shoulder height, making a letter 'T' shape, then return to start. Finally, open into a letter 'I' by extending arms up directly over your shoulders. That's one repetition. Try three sets of 5-8 repetitions each.
Dipping Plank
Target: Build core strength and improve the activation of your abs with the extended start position of this plank variation.
How to do it: Lie face down with your upper body propped up on your elbows, hands in fists and toes tucked under. Lift your hips and thighs off the floor. Take a deep breath in and lower your hips just a few inches away from the ground (without touching down), arching through the lower back. Exhale, bracing your abs in tight (imagine trying to touch your belly button all the way to your spine) and lift your hips up in line with your shoulders. Hold for one count then lower to just above the floor. Repeat for three sets of 12 reps.
Neck Retraction
Target: Realign your neck and spine to prevent tension or pain. It's also a helpful exercise to do during the day if you catch yourself slouching over a computer or while texting on your phone.
How to do it: Stand comfortably and pull chin back (as if trying to create a double chin) and then release. (Don't push your chin forward again. It will return to neutral naturally.) Repeat 15 times in total.
Cool Down: Standing-Back Extensions
To finish the workout, repeat one more set of standing back extensions. Place your hands on the back of your hips (in the small of the back) and keep your knees straight as you bend back. Do up to six repetitions, trying to extend slightly farther back each time.
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While reviewing the Nokia Ovi pubisher agreement, we came across a clause which states that the export control is governed by United States copyright laws. I have a couple of questions –
1. US export control requires that all software published out of the US that uses encryption technology get a CCATS certificate from US government. This certification typically requires 3-4 weeks but we have to submit apps by 21st April. I wanted to check if this is mandatory for Ovi and whether your other developers have this certificate?
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Okay, this is the LAST October Can Jam post. Promise.
Until I buy 2 more pounds of peppers at next weekend's farmers market.
Kidding! (Sort of.)
Anyhoodle, in addition to the peach-habenero jam and the homemade sriracha sauce I already made this month, the last thing I wanted to make for this month's Can Jam was some giardiniera.
In Denver and Boulder, we have this ridiculously delicious sandwich shop called Snarf's. I know, it's possibly the most oddly-named sandwich shop ever. I'm not entirely sure why it's named Snarf's actually. I assume it's a word-play on "scarfing" the food? Whatever, because the important thing here is, THEIR SANDWICHES ARE FREAKING TASTY.
I mean, I could wax poetic about the high-quality meats they use, or the toasty bread that acts as the canvas for the sandwich equivalent of the Mona Lisa. But the giardiniera, OH THE GIARDINIERA, I would watch a marathon of Sandra Lee episodes for a jar of their giardiniera. (And you know how much I abhore Sandra Lee.)
Oh, and just in case you're totally lost here, giardiniera is the Italian word for pickled hot peppers and vegetables. Giardiniera recipes differ depending on preferences, region, etc., but the one from Snarf's is particularly delectable. B and I both get giardiniera on our sandwiches at Snarf's (his Italian, my turkey and avocado). Granted, we both end up fanning our open mouths with napkins and gulping water like it's our job, but it's just one of those things that you can't.stop.eating, because it's so damn delicious.
So, I Googled and found a recipe for giardiniera over at Married…with Dinner. I compared her list of vegetables with the vegetables listed on the Snarf's jar, and adjusted accordingly. Snarf's recipe is very heavy on the hot peppers, so I used about a pound of peppers, in addition to calling for 2 bell peppers. But as I've said with the sriracha sauce recipe, you can adjust this recipe to your heat tolerance by changing the amount of hot peppers vs. sweet bell peppers that you use. I used about 8 ounces of hot peppers and 8 ounces of bell peppers to make up the pound of peppers called for. (That is in addition to the 2 bells that is standard in the recipe.)
Serve this on sandwiches, as a side to a meat and cheese plate, or straight out of the jar, depending on your level of hardcore-ness.
Giardiniera a la Snarf's
Adapted from Married… with Dinner who consulted Sunset Canning, Freezing, and Drying
Yields 6 pints
1/2 pound carrots, peeled and sliced into 1/8 inch rounds
1/2 pound celery, sliced into 1/4 inch rounds
2 red bell peppers, coursely chopped
1/2 pound cauliflower florets (about a half head), about 3/4 inch large
1/2 pound green pitted olives, coarsely chopped
1 pound mixed chile peppers of your choice, chopped
1 cup pickling salt
2 cups distilled white vinegar
2 tablespoons pickling spice
1 1/2 cups sugar
In a very large bowl, dissolve the pickling salt in 4 quarts cold water. Add the vegetables to the brine, and refrigerate for 12 to 18 hours. Drain the vegetables, rinse in cold water, and drain again.
Bring vinegar, pickling spice, and sugar to boil over high heat. Add vegetables to vinegar mixture and cook for about 10 minutes, or until beginning to soften. Ladle into hot jars. Pack vegetables into hot jars, leaving 1/2 inch headspace. Ladle hot pickling vinegar to cover vegetables, maintaining 1/2 inch headspace. Remove air bubbles and wipe rims. Apply lids and rings. Process for 5 minutes at a rolling boil, shut off burner and leave jars in canner for an additional 5 minutes before removing jars. Check for seals after 24 hours. x
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A massive water main break sent water gushing into the air Monday morning near Bannister and Wornall roads.
The 12-inch main break was reported about 10 a.m.
Kansas City Water Services spokeswoman Jennifer Kincaid said the break was in the part of town where the pipes are aging.
Eight homes are currently without water and repairs should be completed by Monday evening.
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DUI Injury Collision on Government Road in Hopkins County
Date of News Release: 12/29/2007
Madisonville, KY - Johnny Orton was traveling eastbound on Government Road. Occupants stated that they struck a deer and lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle then exited the right shoulder of the roadway, slid down an embankment, and struck a tree with the drivers side. Mr. Orton stated that he was a passenger in the vehicle and Ms. Stephanie Barnett was driving. However, Mr. Orton's injury patterns were consistent with a person seated in the driver's position of the vehicle. Ms. Barnett was transported to Regional Medical Center by ambulance. During an interview at the hospital Ms. Barnett advised that she was driving the vehicle. Both Mr. Orton and Ms. Barnett were intoxicated and cited to court for DUI and other traffic charges. The three juveniles were wearing seatbelts in the rear seat of the vehicle but were not in child seats. The juveniles were transported to the hospital by a personal vehicle and were treated and released.


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The South Burlington school district offers an average teacher wage of $72,000, the highest mark in the state according to the Agency of Education.
Franklin Northeast Supervisory Union, which includes schools like Montgomery Elementary, has the lowest average figure: just less than $44,000 a year.
"The numbers speak for themselves. We've tried hard to bring our teacher pay up so that we'll be competitive with areas around us," said Jay Nichols, the Franklin Northeast superintendent.
Nichols says higher teacher pay rarely correlates with student test results, but can leave areas like his as training grounds for wealthier areas. A new agreement is set to raise starting wages in the union to $35,000, up from a low of $29,000. But Nichols says with statewide school funding already in place, a statewide teachers' contract could level the playing field, while still accounting for differences in cost-of-living.
"If Vermont kids are all Vermont kids, then maybe we should have all Vermont teachers paid equally," Nichols said.
"Burlington does have unique challenges that our districts around us don't have and yet the pay was not equitable," said Jeanne Collins, the Burlington Schools superintendent.
Burlington paid an average salary of $63,000 to teachers last year, but that ranked near the bottom for Chittenden County which has the highest salaries in the state. A new agreement pegs pay to the middle of the pack, with anticipated annual raises of about 4 percent a year over three years.
Collins says it's a delicate balance between what should be spent on students and their teachers.
"Staying in the middle of the middle was viewed on both sides as being fiscally responsible and yet acknowledging we need to be competitive with our colleagues," Collins said.
"There are multiple studies that show that good working conditions lead to good learning conditions, and good learning conditions help children to achieve," said Martha Allen of the Vermont NEA.
The average teachers' wage, according to the Vermont Department of Labor, is about $6,000 higher than workers in general. But Allen says despite improvement, pay remains too low. She adds that high-earners in densely populated areas skew the average, hiding those struggling to make ends meet. But she says a statewide contract will not solve the problem, nor would mandating that all districts have identical health care compensation schemes.
"I don't think stripping communities of their local control is the answer to paying teachers better salaries," Allen said.
Allen says economic development is the key to better salaries, because Vermont communities are willing to pay for education, if they have the money.
The Vermont Department of Labor and the Vermont Agency of Education calculate wage figures slightly differently. The Agency of Education has the average teacher salary at $52,000; that's $3,000 higher than the Department of Labor.
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|Written by Cynthia Brown
There's a new foot pursuit policy in the Austin, Texas Police Department. From now on, officers in that agency will have to ask themselves a long list of questions before chasing criminal suspects by foot. According to a report in the Austin American Statesman by Tony Plohetski, Austin police officers must evaluate the immediate danger, consider whether a suspect is known and can be arrested later, and ask themselves what would be gained from pursuing the suspect before beginning foot chases.
The change in policy resulted in part from an incident last year where an Austin sergeant was fired after it was determined that he acted inappropriately when he shot and killed a suspect during a foot pursuit last year.
According to the policy, officers must gauge the risk to themselves, fellow officers, suspects and bystanders.
The two-page document says that officers should consider whether a suspect may be armed and the availability of backup officers, and requires them to radio a description of the suspect and location of the chase to dispatchers.
That's quite a lot to ask a police officer to think about when he or she has to make a split-second decision. The new policy also says officers should consider ending a chase if the suspects' identities are known, and if they are not thought to be an immediate threat.
"The purpose of this policy is to facilitate the safe apprehension of a suspect who flees on foot to reduce the risk of injury to the officer, suspect and public," the policy reads.
The tragic situation where Officer Amy Donovan was killed when she was struck by her partner (who was driving their patrol car while Donovan chased a fleeing drug suspect on foot) in East Austin last year also contributed to the chief's belief that a change in the foot pursuit policy was needed.
Assistant Police Chief David Carter, who is the department's chief of staff, said Chief Acevedo initially began changes to the policy soon after taking over the department last year.
"Anytime that you have something where you have a tactical consideration, where somebody, either a police officer or suspect, could be injured, the department needs to establish some kind of training and policy on the matter," Carter told the Statesman.
Comments (3)
written by andre, December 15, 2008
This is a ridiculous policy and one in which liability outweighs societal dangers and risks. It was obviously devised by an archaic individual with no street experience whatsoever. Our job is inherently dangerous and sometimes we have to do dangerous things. We hope that our training and experience is put to the test and brings us out of a situation.
written by Chicago Blue, December 23, 2008
The days of aggressive, pro-active, protect-the-public policing are OVER.
As cities have no obligation to provide police service and protect the public, they have realized that they can not get in civil liability trouble if their agents, the police, do nothing. It is when they do SOMETHING that it costs them.
The only it costs is the public that suffers.
Just let 'em all go.
written by Ringoesshire, August 10, 2009
This is ridiculous. Once the criminals know you won't chase them, they will run all the time. What do they have to loose. Police work is inherently dangerous, so teach tactics in apprehending, don't give up. Might as well pack it in and let anarchy prevail. RCHP "always get their man", I guest that is NOT the motto here.
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Piano Red was one of the few barrelhouse blues pianists who found a way to adapt as musical styles changed around them. Rather than become an anachronism back when rhythm & blues became all the rage and rock 'n' roll was born, Red changed with the times before eventually morphing into Dr. Feelgood, producing hit records such as "Rockin' With Red" and "The Right String (But the Wrong Yo Yo)."
Born in Hampton, Georgia in 1911, but spending most of his 74 years in Atlanta, William Lee Perryman followed in the ivory-tinkling footsteps of his older brother Rufus, who was known as Speckled Red, most famous for giving the world "The Dirty Dozens." Piano Red became famous all over the world, but he kept on playing regularly in Atlanta. Beginning in 1981, he was ensconced at the Excelsior Mill, and in 1984, one of his average performances was taped. Your guess is as good as any as to why the tapes were kept under wraps all these years, but we have only just now been given the chance to hear this legendary performer in his natural element. Sure, his vocal prowess was slightly worn down from his prime, but the enthusiasm and spirit of Piano Red shines through. Backing by bassist George Miller and drummer James Jackson is right in step with him.
Piano Red's The Lost Atlanta Tapes
The album opens with "She's Mine," one of eight songs here that Red never recorded in the studio. It's a jaunty, joyous little number that would definitely grab the attention of bar patrons ready to be entertained. "I used to live the blues years ago," Red says to introduce "My Baby's Gone," his next number, "and that's when I learned how to play 'em." This slow blues shows off his delicately ornamental filigrees and his barrelhouse pounding. Red is a showman, and he neatly shifts gears to the Tin Pan Alley number "That's My Desire" from his youth, just because he gets a lot of requests for it.
"Let's Get It On" has that raunchy groove that fueled so many R&B songs of the late-1940s and early '50s. Red has a blast with the pulsating chords of this one, and he belts out the lyrics with a combination of salacious desire and a lot of humor. His laughs are infectious, and this one ends with his biggest shout of "Yeah" so far. Red shouts "Yeah" at the end of every song, and most often tells the audience they are wonderful. At this point, he's spent nearly 60 years entertaining people, so he holds on to little ticks which have worked well for him. A version of the traditional "C.C. Rider" follows, with a bouncy groove and only a hint of the pain often brought to the fore in this song. But oh, those piano solos sear with an intensity echoed by his wordless cry announcing the last chorus.
Baby, Please Don't Go
His own song, called "Baby, Please Don't Go," is nothing like the ones of the same name we've heard, but Red does wonders with a matter-of-fact pleading vocal. The traditional "Shake, That's All Right" comes off as a cross between boogie-woogie and early rock 'n' roll, but if you think about it, so does "Whole Lotta Shakin' Going On" by Jerry Lee Lewis, which is pretty similar to this song. "I'm telling you, the music spirit is moving, and all you've got to do is have a good time," Red says before doing a relatively laid back version of Leadbelly's "Cotton Fields."
The mood barely changes as he starts in on "Corinna, Corinna." At this point, Red is the blues songster, bringing the room together into a semblance of community through well-known songs played with verve. And he has such fun pulling a call and response with one of his bandmates, who uses a falsetto.
Let's Have A Good Time Tonight
Now it's time for one of those huge hits, "The Right String (But the Wrong Yo Yo)," probably Red's best-known number. It goes fast and with a bit of nonchalance in the vocals, but it has all the joyous energy of previous versions. Robert Jr. Lockwood's "Blues and Trouble" is adapted to Red's blues style next, and it restores some seriousness to the mood of the show. His first piano solo on this one is marvelous, moving from fury to exasperation to sorrow through a cascade of chords and notes. "I don't know how you felt when you come here, but you're gonna be feeling good when you leave," says Red before singing "Let's Have a Good Time Tonight." Red is thoroughly determined to uplift his audience, and by this point in the evening, it's hard to imagine feeling anything but good.
An inventive take on the familiar "St. Louis Blues" gives the rhythm section a chance to vary somewhat from its standard approach, and Red punches out the lyrics with more vehemence than they usually get. "Ain't Gonna Be Your Lowdown Dog No More" is a raucous R&B number with some playful piano licks; one imagines the dance floor filling up as soon as this one starts.
Doctor Feelgood
"Pay It No Mind" is another Tin Pan Alley song with some beautiful piano playing. Red is adept at every style he tries, without ever calling attention to his skills. But there is one heck of a lot of piano being played all over this record. For evidence, look no further than the jazzy, fast-paced Roosevelt Sykes number, "Please Don't Talk About Me When I'm Gone" which follows.
Naturally, Red has to end his set with his two biggest hits, "Rockin' with Red" and "Doctor Feelgood." The former is a piano masterpiece on a par with anything Professor Longhair came up with in New Orleans. Red has a blast playing this one, and he runs away with some of his most exciting solos here. The latter is just as delightful, and probably reveals most closely the influence NRBQ pianist Terry Adams picked up from Red.
Steve's Bottom Line
Piano Red was a professional musician. He worked many nights a week for nearly 60 years of his life. He knew he was recording this performance, but the odds are it's not a lot different from what he did when the tape machines weren't running. This was a man who understood people wanted to be entertained, and he had the repertoire, the enthusiasm, and the chops to make anybody's evening brighter than it had been. "Don't forget," he says over the applause at the end, "The Excelsior Mill is the place where you'll have a good time." (Landslide Records, released August 10, 2010)
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As expected, linemakers have set Jose Aldo as a big favorite over Erik Koch going into their UFC 149 featherweight title bout on July 21st. Due to some timing issues, Koch's title shot was a little surprising to say the least and it's not surprising at all that the line would be so one-sided. Here's the best lines you can get on each fighter at the moment (via BestFightOdds)
It should be noted that the -385 line on Aldo comes from Bookmaker, and is way lower than the other established sites have him at. SportsBet has him at -503, and 5Dimes and SBG have him at -530. I wouldn't normally recommend betting on such a lopsided line but considering the difference between Bookmaker and everywhere else, it might not be the worst idea in the world.


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Down 26-3 at the half, on the road. 5 straight TD's in the second half to beat the Cowboys 37-36.
What would Jerry Jones say if you rubbed it in that a quarterbackless Pack bunch ripped his defense boys?
CFH HMagic bball season next year.
Let my Fred's Four Horsemen ride: Georges, Hogue, Nader, and McKay.
And Romo adding to his pile of game blowing 4th quarter interceptions.
They just said it tied the largest comeback deficit in Green Bay Packers history, wow!
Go Pack Go!!!!!
Look at you rushing the court! You go boy! Rush it!
I stuck with it and guzzled another 3 Sam Adams Winter Lager bottles during halftime. Its all I could do to help. Slowly but surely, Pack came back. Lesson learned - if you find yourself down 3+ TD's, drink. Drink heavily.
An amazing game. That was a must win for the Packers playoff chances. Just need the Lions to lose tomorrow and all will be well.
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I stuck with it and guzzled another 3 Sam Adams Winter Lager bottles during halftime. Its all I could do to help. Slowly but surely, Pack came back. Lesson learned - if you find yourself down 3+ TD's, drink. Drink heavily.
This is the best advice I've ever seen on this site.
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This win and the Iowa win made my weekend considering I completely blew out my knee on Friday.
Me thinks Jerry Jones and Jerry Jones Jr. might be cleaning house. Romo will be Eli Mannings backup next year.
I have an addiction. I can finally come to grips with it. You cannot truly deal with your addiction until YOU realize you have a problem. I have been addicted to the Dallas Cowboys my whole life. Today I am hereby stating that I no longer will be a fan of the Cowboys until Jerry Jones accepts that he is an incompetent owner and places the team's complete operation under a competent General Manager. I will be a fantasy football fan only from this day forward. Any Dallas Cowboy items I own will be placed in recluse until said day. It is day number 1.
Game was Cowboys -6. Put $50 on the pack to win since it was paying 2-1. Got lucky.
Jerry is a great GM. He will review everyones performance and Ware, The D. Coordinator and head coach for not running the ball. He will not review his own performance.
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Is the Tyniest outfielder as valuable as everyone's favorite homerun robber? According to some metrics, yes he is.
An article today at the sports blog Sportszilla made a claim that I thought you here at TwinkieTown would have some good, strong opinions on, one way or the other. The article started straightforward enough, discussing the underrated value of fielding when people propose trades, underpinned with quite a bit of statistical analysis (primarily Ultimate Zone Rating), before moving on to their central thesis, a discussion of a Fire Joe Morgan post that they thought was unjustly harsh toward the idea of a straight-up Hunter-for-A-Rod trade posited by Howard Sinker in his blog for the Star-Tribune.
This is where it gets interesting. According to Sportszilla, the trade would be great for the Twins not just because it's an upgrade at third base (duh), but because it would occur without a downgrade in center field. "What?!" I hear you all asking. "If Torii were gone, the Twins would have to put someone like Jason Tyner there!"
Exactly. According to their stats, Hunter's offense is pretty much average for centerfielders, and UZR has him at one win above average in the field. Tyner comes in at 1.5 wins below average at the plate, as we'd all expect, but UZR says that he is worth 2.5 wins above average as a centerfielder. Add that up, and either player is worth one extra win to his team over the average centerfielder.
What say you, TwinkieTown? Are these fielding metrics a load of hooey, skewed by sample size or pure unreliability? Have we been panicking about the centerfielder of the immediate future too much, ignoring a good one sitting just down the bench? What are everyone's personal observations of Tyner's defense, for those like me who don't get to see many games?


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- You've seen "The Story of Stuff" video, haven't you? It's become a big hit in classrooms across the country, so keep up with the kids and check it out (short clip above, full-length version at their web site). (Hat-tip: Dot Earth.)
- A suburb where 70 percent of families don't own cars? No, this isn't a fantasy, and yes the people living there say they are much much happier without cars.
- Amiel Blajchman over at Red, Green and Blue says poverty in Haiti is a direct result of deforestation and habitat loss, coupled with the usual suspects of poor planning and governance failures.
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The thing that makes Is Survived By a stellar album is in its ability to capture this feeling impeccably without doubt or question. There's an inherent tension and despair to Jeremy Bolm's persistently aggressive and ernest rants that's made all the more poignant by the racing pace of the 30 minute album that just does this somewhat specific affliction incredible justice. — Tom Gerhart
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President Obama To Return Portion Of Salary
According to the Wall Street Journal, President Obama will return 5% of his salary this year to stand in "solidarity" with furloughed federal employees because of the sequester.
According to the Wall Street Journal, President Obama will return 5% of his salary this year to stand in "solidarity" with furloughed federal employees because of the sequester.
If you have been watching the History Channel's presentation "The Bible", you may have noticed what the rest of the Twittersphere noticed: Satan looked like President Obama.
Joe Biden recently suggested Americans should buy shotguns and even went so far as to speak of a conversation he had with his wife, where he said to her all they (she) needed for protection was a shotgun.
"Together we resolved that a great nation must care for the vulnerable and protect its people from life's worst hazards and misfortune."
The 2012 presidential election concluded on Nov. 6, and after clinching 303 electoral votes, President Barack Obama will return to the Oval Office for his second term. After one of the most heated battles in campaign history, President Obama delivered his victory speech in Chicago, Ill., saying, "Tonight you voted for action, not politics as usual ... I am looking forward to reaching out and working with leaders of both parties to meet the challenges we can only solve together."
In a time of hurricanes, financial uncertainties and a presidential contest that seems to have the world more divided than ever before, Professor Maya Angelou's poem, 'And Still I Rise', is a beacon of light at the end of this very long tunnel.
This four-year-old may just have a better pulse on Americans than that of the National media as she has had enough Romney and Obama television ads and is very upset.
Today, Donald Trump told the world he would have a "Very Big Announcement" concerning the President of the United States. Here it is...
As the election draws near, there's a burning question, Which President Would You Like To Have A Burger With?
Many of Americans watched the debate tonight, watch as these kids react to politics, in particular to the election.
Who won the 'First Lady Debate? Wait a minute, what 'First Lady Debate'?
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Best Shrimp Scampi Recipe
In Burien, Washington, Lori Watkins frequently prepares this simple seafood entree that looks fancy enough for company or special occasions. "I've been serving this delicious dish for years, and everyone likes it," she remarks.
- 8 ounces angel hair pasta
- 1-3/4 cups chicken broth
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions, divided
- 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley, divided
- 1 pound uncooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
- Cook pasta according to package directions.
- Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine the broth, garlic, lemon-pepper and 3 tablespoons each green onions and parsley. Bring to a boil. Add shrimp; cook for 3-5 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Drain pasta and place in a serving bowl. Top with shrimp mixture and remaining onions and parsley. Yield: 4 servings.
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That was a nice change from the ho-hum average dinner. Had to add a bit of salt,but other than that,very nice.
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A LOT of people make the argument that the Suns need to "get something" for Amar'e. This is just not true, and for one simple reason:
Cap space is just as good.
Seriously, everyone, repeat after me:
A LOT of Cap space is a good thing.
Go look at this spreadsheet I created: http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=tKclQktDfyiViXOePtJkldg&output=html (I took the data from HoopsHype here: http://hoopshype.com/salaries/phoenix.htm)
There are three columns: for 2010/11 salaries:
- With Amar'e, Hilla nd Frye staying.
- Without Amar'e, but with Hill and Frye.
- Without Amar'e, Hill, Frye (all three player options),
Below this I have added three cap numbers:
- $55,000,000
- $57,000,000 and
- $60,000,000.
Cap space for each is in bold at the bottom of the screen.
And what does this show? That without Amare, Frye and Hill, we'd have only $42.5 million in committed salary. A cap of $55 mil and we'd be $12.45 mill under the cap. Yes, that is right $12,455,000. That buys us, heck, it might buy Joe Johnson back!
A cap of $57 million and we have a near max $14.5 mil. Chris Bosh might enjoy playing with Nash :)
It seems to me that we should not panic, wait to see if Amar'e leaves $17,000,000 on the table, and if he does leaves, hope Frye leaves as well (I'd love to keep Hill, but Frye surely gets a better FA deal than we can gave him), double down and go after Bosh or, if that fails, Boozer / another bigman star. Not many teams will have much cash left at that point, so we might even get two, like Boozer + Tyrus Thomas.
Remember this spreadsheet next time someone says "we need to get something for Amar'e", and remember: cap space == that "something".
NB for those who aren't the Salary cap nut I am, the salary cap FAQ here is invaluable: http://members.cox.net/lmcoon/salarycap.htm
This states "The roster charge is equal to the rookie minimum salary for each player below 12. The roster charge only applies during the offseason." Basically. it stops teams having zero players, and spending all the cap on two players, and then signing minimum contract players.
That is why the "cap hold" in the spreadsheet.
NB II Amundson could still be signed AFTER after signing a FA, as his contract would be a minimum contract, and a team can sign as many of those are they like. We could also waive Griffin, and save $300,000 and still sign him later, but that isn't the meat of my point (although every buck helps sign a FA).
NB III We could also do a "sign and trade" for a player like Bosh, and give up a bit of cash, then use the MLE (probably about $5 million) to sign ANOTHER FA, even say Frye for $4 million. That is what Toronto did this year with Hedo. I ask you: Bosh + MLE player or Amar'e / whatever we get in a trade?


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The Down Home Boys singing Original Stack O'Lee Blues
…Of course, the word 'Original' in the title more or less ensures that it's not the original, but what the heck. Originality notwithstanding, this is the rarest of the rare. There is only one known copy of this recording, and it's in Joe Bussard's collection.
This was recorded in Chicago in 1927, and issued on the revered Black Patti label. Black Patti was unusual among so-called 'Race' record labels of its era in that it was black owned.
The song is one of the most enduring 'bad man' ballads in American music, surviving well into the rock and roll era. The prominient III chord is a ragtime artifact.
Courtesy of Archive.org. This track is included on the Old Hat compilation CD Down in the Basement, which every American should own.


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Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan are Central Asian "Leaders" in Global Corruption
Business and Economics, Central Asia and Afghanistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Politics and Society, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan3 Comments
Corruption in Post-Soviet Central Asia is something very familiar to people living in the region. Without bribing, one is destined to see their case be delayed for a long time, very often beyond time limits defined by laws.
Be it application for a new passport, or registration at a new place of living, or even finding a day care for your kid — bribing is the easiest way to get it all done faster and without a hassle.
Transparency International (TI) has released its annual Corruption Perceptions Index 2011 (CPI) that ranks countries/territories based on how corrupt their public sector is perceived to be. According to TI, it is a composite index, a combination of polls, drawing on corruption-related data collected by a variety of reputable institutions. The CPI reflects the views of observers from around the world, including experts living and working in the countries/territories evaluated.
This year Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan have proved that they can also have stablility in something — if not positive and progressive, then at least something not really desirable by leaders of developed countries. That something is the abuse of public power.
These two countries are the ousiders of the index, sharing almost the same position with Iraq, Sudan, Afghanistan, Myanmar, North Korea and Somalia. Basically, President Karimov and President Bardimuhammedov totally failed to show progress in their declarative measures to fight corruption in their countries. Being in the same group of countries, or even worse than some of them, is the best indicator of how promises of a happy life and sustainable development by those two dictators are nothing more than just a lie.
It should be mentioned that both Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan are getting worse year after year:
The best position out of all five Central Asian republics belongs to Kazakhstan, which is closer to the highest point (on a scale of 0-10), and somewhere inbetween of Iran and Mongolia. Tajikistan is ranked the 152th; Kyrgyzstan is between Guinea and Yemen (164th).
Leaders of the index are New Zealand, Denmark, Finland, Sweden and
Singapore with 9.5, 9.4, 9.4, 9.3 and 9.2 respectively.
By the way, CPI is also used by travellers to help them make a right choice. Thus, republics' efforts to increase the number of tourists are in serious jeopardy.
Read impressions of travellers by TravelPod:
For crowdywendy's trip to Uzbekistan follow here.
For ricka's story on her voyage from Turkmenbashi, Turkmenistan to Baku, Azerbaijan's capital.
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For crowdywendy's corruption story on Kyrgyzstan follow here.
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A country/territory's score indicates the perceived level of public sector corruption there on a scale of 0 – 10, where 0 means that a country is perceived as highly corrupt and 10 means that a country is perceived as very clean.
The data sources used to compile the index include questions relating to the abuse of public power and focus on: bribery of public officials, kickbacks in public procurement, embezzlement of public funds, and on questions that probe the strength and effectiveness of anti-corruption efforts in the public sector. As such, it covers both the administrative and political aspects of corruption. In producing the index, the scores of countries/territories for the specific corruption-related questions in the data sources are combined to calculate a single score for each country.


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Michael Fletcher: A Simple Case of Murder
Judgment Day
In the jury room, certain elements of what happened that day nearly a year before in Hazel Park were quickly sorted out. But reaching a verdict did not come easy for the jurors and they were forced on one occasion to ask a procedural question of the judge.
"Can we find the defendant guilty of first-degree murder if we determine the victim did not shoot herself?" they asked, prompting a great deal of speculation among court observers. Cooper told them to re-read their instructions.
Behind the closed doors of the jury room, it took the jurors deciding Mick Fletcher's fate 15 minutes to determine that Leann Fletcher did not commit suicide. They ruled out an accidental shooting shortly thereafter.
She had too much to live for, jurors told the media after the trial was over. She had a 3-year-old daughter and a loving family. It wasn't characteristic of her to want to kill herself. And thanks to the self-proclaimed "gun enthusiasts" on the jury, they were able to rule out accidental shooting because of the position of the weapon near her body. The kick from a .45 caliber weapon in a woman's hand should have caused the gun to land behind her, not next to her head where it was found.
But when it came to deciding whether or not Mick planned the killing, they had a more difficult time.
After four days of deliberation, the jury announced that it had reached a verdict. Judge Cooper called all of the parties back to her courtroom and once they were assembled, called for the jury to enter the courtroom.
"It's first degree or nothing," said one veteran attorney who was on hand to watch the proceedings. "There wasn't any evidence this was a spur-of-the-moment, heat-of-passion kind of thing."
Cooper asked the foreman if the jury had reached a verdict and when he responded in the affirmative, she asked for the verdict forms. In Michigan, unlike Hollywood movies, it is the judge, not the jury that announces the verdict. A bailiff handed Cooper the forms and she looked them over. Clearing her throat, she read the formal parts of the charges and then, looking directly at Mick Fletcher, who stared stoically ahead, announced that the jury had found him guilty of second-degree murder.
There was little commotion in the courtroom, and for an instant, Fletcher's head dropped into his folded arms and then he resumed his forward stare. His mother erupted into sobs, as did Gloria Meisner and other members of Leann's family.
"It clearly looks like the jury was looking for a compromise verdict," Legghio told the media, vowing an appeal. He had argued in favor of an all-or-nothing first-degree murder only charge to the jury, but Cooper had agreed with the prosecution that the jurors should be able to examine what are called "lesser included offenses."
As Mick Fletcher was led away in handcuffs and leg irons, Leann's sister sarcastically called out "Good bye, Mick."
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Depending on the severity of a burn, which is based on depth (degree) and size (total body area), you might need to see a doctor or call 911. Regardless of the severity of the injury, follow these steps to treat a burn:
Cool the burned area with cool running water for several minutes. Don't spray burns with high pressure, just let the water run over the burned area for as long as you can. Minor burns can be cooled with tap water over the sink. Don't be afraid to rinse bigger burns with a hose outside.
Do not use ice to cool a burn. Ice can cause frostbite very quickly when used on a burn because the skin is already damaged.
If an ambulance is coming, don't stop cooling the burn with running water until the ambulance arrives.
Call 911 if there is charring (blackened skin) or blistering (bubbles on the skin) in the following areas:
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- covering most of a foot or hand
- anywhere on the body covering an area bigger than the size of the chest
Don't be afraid to call 911 if you believe this is an emergency regardless whether the injury matches this list or not. You are always the best judge of whether or not you need help.
Minor burns can be treated with a topical burn ointment or spray to reduce pain. Ointments should be water soluble. Do not pop blisters.
Continue cooling with running water to help with the pain.
DO NOT APPLY BUTTER OR OIL TO ANY BURN! Butter or lard may feel cool because it comes out of the refrigerator, but the oils will trap heat and make the burn deeper over time.
- Pain relief: Over the counter pain relievers like ibuprofen or acetaminophen can be used for the pain of a mild burn (typically redness only). If stronger pain relief is needed, call a doctor or go to the emergency department.
- For a video demonstration of burn treatments, watch How to Treat a Burn. To understand how deep burns look and what they do to skin, visit the Gallery of Burn Pictures.
- Burns destroy skin and the loss of skin can lead to infection, dehydration and hypothermia (loss of body heat). Make sure that burn victims get emergency medical help if experiencing any of the following:
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Covenant announced to employees that layoffs are coming but have not said how many. Those who are able to leave voluntarily will get four weeks of pay in addition to the normal severance package.
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The Eastern Romans (Byzantines) were famous for their cleverness. In addition to the mysterious Greek Fire (we still don't know exactly how they made it), they had an early form of air conditioning, hydraulic powered doors, and 'automatons'- powered statues of lions and birds that could roar or sing at the touch of a lever. Find an example of something extrodinary invented or discovered by these ancient people and describe why it's so incredible.
The term Byzantine was coined by a historian trying to discredit Constantinople by saying it wasn't Roman. Though the historian is long forgotten, the nickname stuck and the eastern half of the empire has been largely ignored. Is that beginning to change today? Do some research about the term. Describe it's origins and how it's been used thorughout history. Why do we use the term today?
For a podcast overview of the Byzantine empire look for 12 Byzantine Rulers on iTunes. This site also has excerpts which are not available through iTunes. These include Vlad the Impaler's relationship with Byzantium, who was the last emperor of Rome, and the separation of Church and State among others.
For general histories of Byzantium in book format try Lost to the West: The Forgotten Byzantine Empire That Saved Western Civilization, or John Julius Norwich's Byzantium Trilogy.
For a visual look at Byzantium in the 13th century, visit the excellent Byzantium 1200 website: http://www.byzantium1200.com/
For Primary Byzantine sources go to the Medieval Sourcebook: http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/sbook1c.asp
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Realist Perspectives on Ethical Norms and Weapons of Mass DestructionBook Chapter
Scott D. Sagan - Stanford University
Sohail H. Hashmi, ed. - Mount Holyoke College, Massachusetts
Steven P. Lee, ed. - Hobart and William Smith Colleges, New York
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Cambridge University Press in "Ethics and Weapons of Mass Destruction", page(s): 15-31
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This volume offers a unique perspective on the discussion of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) by broadening the terms of the debate to include both secular and religious investigations not normally considered. The volume contains a structured dialogue between representatives of the following ethical traditions: Buddhism, Christianity, Confucianism, feminism, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, liberalism, natural law, pacifism, and realism. There are two introductory chapters on the technical aspects of WMD and international agreements for controlling WMD. A concluding essay compares the different ethical traditions. All the authors address the same set of moral issues and this creates a dialogue both within and across traditions. The debate structure is particularly useful and appealing for pedagogical purposes. The introductory essays on the technical and legal aspects of WMD could easily be used to introduce the subject to students.


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CareOne is placing the spotlight on some of our customers who faced unique financial challenges as a result of their military service.
I'm one week into my new debt-free life and it's so much better than I ever thought it would be.
As parents we play a pivotal role in educating our children about personal finance as the educational system is still taking a very "hands off" approach. One of the biggest ways a child learns is by watching you and your actions towards money.
CareOne has been helping military families pay off their debt since it began. We are placing the spotlight on some of our customers who faced unique financial challenges as a result of their military service.
However, no matter how good I would feel about it, something would set me back. Most of the time it would be a temporary setback, but there were a couple of times that it meant more than just a few months of struggling.
CareOne has been helping military families pay off their debt since it began. We are placing the spotlight on some of our customers who faced unique financial challenges as a result of their military service
This is the time of year that we often associate with planning for the future. We make financial resolutions, and vow that this year will be different. Instead of just sticking with making promises to yourself, though, really think about what you want your future to look like. Then, make financial plans based on those goals and values.
I have committed to NOT use my savings for this, so I will need to be almost hyper-vigilant to tuck money away. After experiencing almost constant terror of something unforeseen happening and having no savings, I have become quite dedicated to the idea of saving money and leaving it alone.
As part of the company's Three-Star Sponsorship of the 2012 Military Bowl, 150 tickets will be donated to active-duty servicemembers on CareOne's behalf. In addition, CareOne will make a significant in-game presentation to a military family.
By planning our spending ahead of time, putting cash into envelopes, and using only that cash for our purchases, we have been able to string together the most consistent and successful budget months ever.
As part of the company's Three-Star Sponsorship of the 2012 Military Bowl, 150 tickets will be donated to active-duty servicemembers on CareOne's behalf.
It can be hard to change gears when you've been doing something one way for a long time. So recruit help, set up reminders, and structure your environment in ways that ease that process. Here are several suggestions to get you started.
Impulse buying had a great deal to do with my credit card habit. Haven't you thought, "I'll put whatever on my credit card and pay for it next month?" It's a slippery slope, and I slid all the way to the bottom before I realized that this just couldn't go on any longer. That's when CareOne came into my life and started putting me back on the right financial track, one month at a time.
Your budget must be flexible and able to stretch and contract based on your personal circumstances. Let's face it, life does not follow any rules, so building a budget that is ready for a few surprises seems like a solid plan.
I like to remember when times seemed to be easier and more carefree, but I also like to be realistic about when things have not been so great and mistakes were made.
In hindsight, I can see that the first year of my "debt repayment program" wasn't debt repayment at all. It was more like debt shuffling.
Who doesn't need some extra cash, gift cards, and holiday cheer this time of year? The personal finance blogging community is full of folks that have big hearts and want to spread some of that cheer on to you!
Your estate is everything you own at death. Estate planning is about organizing your affairs, deciding who gets what, and setting out your wishes clearly.
However, for a wife with long, luxurious locks, a teenage son, and a young daughter that is already very aware of self-image, things are not as simple.
What do you do to make life on a budget more enjoyable, easier, and just plain better? How do you manage fun and your money at the same time? Enter our monthly Share the Wealth contest, and tell us your solution to some of life's challenges. Each month, we'll post a new question and look for your innovative answers. You could win a $250 gift card!
You've got dreams. Goals. Cherished plans. I often call these the Big Things in your life. They're the ones that call out to you -- that would be worth serious effort and sacrifice to attain.
I dug myself into $3,000 worth of credit card debt on consumer items and "fun" in a matter of less than a year. I had nothing to show for it, except for a horrible financial situation.
There are many ways to establish and set goals. One of the more effective methods is to use an acronym to help remind you daily of the keys to your personal success. I have scoured many online resources to develop my strategy for a financially productive 2013. I want to share a few of them with you in hopes of encouraging you to set goals and stick to them in 2013
CareOne is pleased to announce our very first "CareOne Gives Back Giveaway", just in time for the holidays!
In addition to the blogs, be sure to check out the new CareOne Groups:
Are you finally out on your own and figuring out how to balance your finances? If so, this is the group for you. In Starting Out, you can talk about the challenges you are dealing with in a group of like-minded people.
Do you feel like you are finally understanding what being a "grown-up" is all about and are settling into your adult life? If so, this is the group for you. In Settling In you can connect with others who are just like you.
Struggling to balance all that an established lifestyle has to offer? The balancing it all group is for you. Discuss the challenges you face when your responsibilities at work, at home and with family and friends all compete for your attention.
Are you currently retired or planning on retiring very soon? If so, this is the group for you. Times have changed and so has retirement. Learn how others are redefining retirement.


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All the MASTER bedrooms have an en-suite bathroom, 4 furnished with KING beds, give more privacy for one large family or groups with more than one set of adults. Up to 16 people can stay in this home plus a CRIB for the baby.
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KNOXVILLE (WATE) - Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett and Knoxville Mayor Madeline Rogero called Thursday for Knoxville Tourism & Sports CEO Gloria Ray to resign. The move follows the release of documents showing a more than $30,000 increase in her base pay in five years.
Mayor Burchett said he also wants the KTSC board leadership and executive committee to resign.
"It is now obvious that a serious change is needed in the leadership of the Knoxville Tourism and Sports Corporation. The KTSC is an organization that receives millions each year in Knox County tax dollars, and I have lost confidence in the organization's leaders. Worse, they have lost the public's trust," Burchett said in a statement released to the media.
Read a copy of Gloria Ray's employment contract and related documents
Burchett also said he has asked the state comptroller to audit all of KTSC's financial dealings.
"With the amount of taxpayer dollars KTSC receives, and in light of recent revelations, this is the appropriate action," Burchett added.
Documents show Ray's bonuses are given based on benchmarks including economic impact, media coverage and hotel/motel tax collections, along with a performance bonus. Those bonuses were capped up to a percentage of her base salary.
Like Burchett, Knoxville Mayor Madeline Rogero says there should be changes at the top.
"In order to restore confidence in this critically important organization and its mission, I recommend Gloria Ray resign, and I'm asking that the executive committee who had oversight of Ms. Ray's commission, also resign," Rogero said.
The city's contract with KTSC expires in June.
"I would like to see how we approach tourism in general and then who does it? What do we expect for any contract we might have?" said Rogero.
The KTSC board's attorney, Ward Phillips, said there are some discrepancies in how Ray's salary and pay were administered.
"We've also determined that while a number of aspects of Ms. Ray's compensation were properly authorized, a number may not have been," Phillips said. "There is a dispute among the parties as to whether certain of the agreements were properly authorized under the bylaws and the Tennessee law."
"In light of these disagreements about some of the aspects of Ms. Ray's compensation," Phillips added, "there is the potential for legal dispute."
"There are many good people on the KTSC Board who have been kept in the dark, and they need to be given the chance to do their job," Burchett said.
Mayor Burchett appointed Knox County Commission Chairman Mike Hammond and Susan Rothchild, owner of Rothchild's Catering, to the KTSC board to fill two vacant seats.
"He'll answer to the tax payers, because he's on the ballot and I think he understands. Susan Rothchild, she is a well known business lady in the community, she's a caterer, she understands the tourism industry, that's her bread and butter," Burchett said.
KTSC has hired Knoxville public relations firm Moxley Carmichael to represent it on an hourly contract. Cynthia Moxley told 6 News the firm was hired because extra work created by the salary controversy.
"I am disappointed that they chose to hire PR people," Mayor Burchett said.
However, Mayor Rogero said, "I don't have a problem with them asking somebody to come and help. My expectation is that the board wants the information, wants to be transparent and wants information to get out to the public."
Burchett says the county is looking to see if there was a violation of the contract between Knox County and KTSC.
If KTSC is found in violation, the county could sign a contract with a different vendor, which would cut off any tax payer money going toward Ray's salary.
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Maker's 46 begins its life as Maker's Mark Bourbon, aged in charred American oak barrels. Then Maker's 46 takes a detour. We separate fully matured Maker's Mark and age it a bit longer inside barrels containing carefully seared French-oak staves. The seared staves and extra aging add more vanilla, more caramel and more oak taste to Maker's 46. The result is a bigger, bolder, more complex bourbon that isn't an "acquired" taste. You'll enjoy it from the very first sip.
About Maker's Mark Bourbon
Founder: T.W. Samuels, Sr.
Year Founded: 1953
Distillery Location: Loretto, Kentucky
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Tel: (270) 865-2099
Master Distiller / Blender: Greg Davis
Maker's Mark Bourbon Essential Facts
- Maker's Mark is Kentucky's oldest continuously run distillery.
- Every bottle of Maker's Mark is hand dipped in red wax making no two bottles exactly alike.
- Visitors to the distillery can dip their own bottle.
- Introduced in 2010, Maker's 46 is the brand's first new bourbon in almost 60 years.
How you should drink Maker's Mark Bourbon
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Maker's 46 is aged a bit longer inside barrels containing seared French oak staves—creating bolder, more complex flavors.
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Residents who live near a park in Richmond are upset about a convicted sex offender's boat that has been shipwrecked for weeks. Authorities have issued a deadline to the owner to remove the vessel.
Crewmembers From Damaged Yacht Brought To SF For Treatment
The U.S. Coast Guard on Monday morning transported two injured crewmembers from the "Geraldton Western Australia" yacht to Coast Guard Island in Alameda as the damaged ship trailed behind.
Low Tides Reveal SF Ocean Beach Shipwreck
Visitors who flocked to San Francisco's Ocean Beach because of Thursday's warmer temperatures were also treated to a glimpse of history as an old shipwreck once again became visible from the shoreline.


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Group of people reported fighting with baseball bats and machetes in suburban Boynton Beach
Palm Beach County Fire Rescue units responded to reports of a group of people fighting with baseball bats and machetes in Boynton Beach on Saturday just before noon.
First arriving crews found a group of people being questioned by law enforcement.
After evaluation, one adult male was transported to JFK Medical Center for treatment of his injuries.
Initial reports from Palm Beach County Fire Rescue stated the incident took place in suburban Lake Worth.
Eric Davis of the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Department later confirmed that the incident took place in Boynton Beach.


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'Pawn Stars' Rick Harrison Attended ABSINTHE Show At Caesars Palace
"Pawn Stars" Rick Harrison the adult Las Vegas show ABSINTHE at Caesars Palace hotel on April 19, 2012.
After enjoying the wild antics that is ABSINTHE, Harrison charmed the leading ladies of the show and hung out for a photo afterwards.
Of course, the Gazillionaire and Penny had to capture a photo with Harrison as well. Photo credit: Spiegelworld
Bill Cody is an entertainment, technology and luxury travel reporter in Las Vegas. He reports on celebrities, events, tech, food, Las Vegas and luxury travel.
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