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Campaign operatives may be able to guess why 1983 is a good jumping off point for the recall—it was one of the earliest years of the modern technological revolution that has transformed fundraising and campaigning over the past 25 years.
Historically, the time and labor intensive tasks of signature-gathering and defending petitions in court have made the recall more of a threat than a useful device. Before the recall of Davis, for instance, there had been 31 failed attempts to recall a California governor. Technology has sliced those costs down to a much more manageable size.
On the campaign front, emerging and existing communications technologies—everything from social media to smartphones to that original killer app, the spreadsheet, have made organizing and running signature gathering efforts significantly easier. Finding the right audience for your recall efforts has gone from an art to a science.
The recall has piggybacked on the success of its direct democracy cousin, the ubiquitous initiative. Getting initiatives on the ballot has grown into an actual industry with a collection of political firms and consultants solely dedicated to the specialty. The recall has used the same methods and the same signature gathering operations.
Of course, this is just one part of the technology boom. The ability to disseminate news and opinions quickly, cheaply and efficiently, has managed to channel and enflame voter opinion and at times, such as in Wisconsin, nationalize political races that in the past no one would care about. Thirty years ago, would anyone in the rest of the country have noted the goings-on in Wisconsin? Now, it's a national life-and-death political struggle for unions and conservative groups.
There's also a tactical reason to use the recall—it works. As with most special elections, voter turnout for recalls is generally lower and the more motivated party has a distinct advantage in the race. Notice that of those 20 state legislators who faced the recall before this year, 13 were kicked out of office.
Despite the boom, and despite the serious money that is sometimes thrown around in recall elections, we have not seen the development of a cottage industry of political consultants specializing in recalls just yet. It may not be far off, though.
Since the most important part of the recall is getting on the ballot, we might expect that initiative specialists would be able to jump on the recall bandwagon. There's also a market for large D.C.-based consultancies, several of which were involved in the recent spate of recalls in Wisconsin.
The recall was practically dormant for a century before it came onto the political scene, but after proving the contests can attract big money, national attention and electoral success, don't expect the recall to be dormant for the next.
Joshua Spivak is a senior fellow at the Hugh L. Carey Institute for Government Reform at Wagner College and blogs at http://recallelections.blogspot.com
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Chris Huhne and Vicky Pryce released from prison
Former Cabinet minister Chris Huhne described prison as a "humbling and sobering experience", after he and ex-wife Vicky Pryce were released today.
They both served 62 days of an eight-month sentence for perverting the course of justice after she took speeding points for him.
ITV News political correspondent Romilly Weeks reports:
Huhne, who left Leyhill Prison in Gloucestershire, told the media outside his flat that he was "very sorry" for what he had done.
Standing next to his partner, PR adviser Carina Trimingham, in Clerkenwell, central London, he told the press to "calm down", before saying:
– Chris Huhne
I would just like to say once again, as you know from the night I was sentenced, I said that I was very sorry for what I had done. It has been a humbling and sobering experience.
I would like to thank all of those who have written to me - hundreds of letters that I have had - and all my family and friends who stood by me.
And I would also just remind you that I have served only part of my sentence and therefore it is not appropriate to say more.
I would now like to get on, get back to home, and continue with my life. Thank you for coming.
The former energy secretary had staunchly denied passing speeding points to Pryce a decade ago and battled for the case to be thrown out of court.
He finally pleading guilty to perverting the course of justice on the first day of their trial in February.
Although both Huhne and Pryce were released today, they will both have to wear electronic tags.
Pryce, who left East Sutton Park Prison near Maidstone, Kent, told reporters the first thing she planned to do was have a cup of coffee.
Her solicitor Robert Brown read a statement, in which she said she was pleased to be home and looking forward to returning to her career as an economist.
– Vicky Pryce's solicitor Robert Brown
Vicky Pryce is very pleased to be home and back with her family.
She is grateful for all the support she has received from everyone whilst in prison, including her fellow residents and prison staff.
She now intends to spend time with her family and looks forward to returning to her career as an economist.
Pryce has ideas to write about the economics of the criminal justice system, combining her economic expertise with her experience behind bars, but has not so far written a book on it, according to Mr Brown.
The courts heard that she revealed the speeding points scandal to newspapers in 2011 in a bid to "nail" her ex-husband, who had left her the previous year for Ms Trimingham.
The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) is seeking more than £100,000 in legal costs from Huhne, but last month a costs hearing at Southwark Crown Court was told the former MP's legal team had offered just £25,000.
The CPS is seeking a total of £48,695.56 from Pryce, the court heard.

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Disruption expected as county prepares for strike action
12:34pm Tuesday 8th July 2014 in News
WIDESPREAD disruption is expected on Thursday (July 10) as public sector workers strike over pay and conditions.
The strike - which will include members of the National Union of Teachers (NUT), the Public and Commercial Services (PCS) union, Fire Brigades Union (FBU), GMB, Unison and Unite - looks likely to be the second biggest ever.
About 17 Pembrokeshire primary schools will shut their doors for the day. Sixteen schools will be fully open while the remainder are likely to be partially open.
Five of the county's secondary schools will definitely be open - Ysgol Bro Gwaun/Fishguard, Ysgol y Preseli, Sir Thomas Picton, Greenhill/Tenby and Pembroke.
Tasker Milward and Milford Haven are likely to be open while Ysgol Dewi Sant will be partially open.
Pembrokeshire County Council deputy leader Councillor Rob Lewis warned there would be disruption to other council services as well during the one-day strike.
"While we are committed to keeping essential services running as normally as possible, it is inevitable there will be some inconvenience to the public and we are asking people to be patient," he said.
"This is a national dispute which is beyond the control of Pembrokeshire County Council."
It is not known how badly the industrial action will affect refuse collections as support for the strike is unknown until the actual day.
The authority's customer service centres are likely to be affected and residents are being asked to delay routine calls until the strike is over.
Leisure centres are expected to remain open as are libraries although users are being asked to check before visiting.
It will also be business as usual for both Scolton Manor and the Pembrokeshire Archive.
NUT Pembrokeshire branch secretary Anton Brcar said teachers were striking over fair funding, school banding, the number of exams and staffing levels.
"Striking is always the last resort," he added.
UNISON said pay freezes and below-inflation pay rises had reduced local government workers' pay by 20% since 2010.
The union's Pembrokeshire branch secretary Vic Dennis said: "Most UNISON members in Pembrokeshire are low-paid, part-time women workers, struggling to pay their household bills. Losing pay for strike action is not something they do lightly.
"Our members are not asking for the 14% pay increase company bosses and bankers are getting. Or the 11% MPs will see. They are just asking for a rise of at least £1 an hour."
For information about individual schools and other council services visit www.pembrokeshire.gov.uk. The council's Facebook and Twitter pages will also have the latest updates.
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These are the guys whose salaries were being cut whilst Bryn in an "open meeting" behind security guards was advising councillors on his own pay rise which has now been deemed illegal
I know the LGA conference is on, somewhere on the South Coast of England - anyone know If Bryn and jamie (aka mini-me) have gone to it?
wonder If they'll put THAT on exps?
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Three lanes of southbound I-17 near Bethany Home Road are blocked after two vehicles collided Saturday night.
Department of Public Safety says one of the vehicles rolled onto its roof and blocked the HOV, first and second lanes.
Officers say several people driving in the overturned vehicle were injured in the crash and were taken to a hospital.
We don't know their conditions at this time.
Expect delays when traveling south of Bethany Home Road.
This is a developing story. Stay with FOX 10 News for updates.
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The 'New Ranch' poster child hangs on by a thread
Rancher Jim Williams believes the Quivira Coalition helped change his life, but restoring his arid rangeland has proved difficult, and between drought and an uncertain economy, the future of his ranch still hangs in the balanceby Tony Davis, Sep 05, 2005
The Latest Bounce
California Coastal Commission rejects 36 oil and gas leases; EPA proposes two-stage regulation for radiation exposure at Yucca Mountain; developer's attorneys have to pay legal fees in lawsuit against environmentalist; wannabe border patrol volunteer loseby Matt Jenkins, Sep 05, 2005
Ferret recovery pioneer moves on
District Ranger Bill Perry, who led the effort to help restore endangered black-footed ferrets, is leaving South Dakota's Buffalo Gap National Grassland for a job in Washington, D.C.by Tom Domek, Aug 22, 2005
Sometimes it's hard to tell who the turkeys are
In Stalking the Big Bird, wildlife biologist Harley Shaw tells the story of his 27 years with the Arizona Game and Fish Departmentby Art Merrill, Jun 27, 2005
Fish farms spread sea lice to wild salmon; Intermountain Rural Electric Association votes to exempt itself from Colorado's renewable energy standard; New Mexico rancher Kit Laney is leaving the countryby Laura Paskus, May 30, 2005
For sale: Your local ranger station?
Facing severe budget cuts, the Forest Service is selling off property, and considering closing some recreation sites it considers too expensive to maintainby Michael Milstein, May 30, 2005
In-house wisdom, or White House meddling?
Forest Service insiders say President Bush's Council on Environmental Quality has added new corporate-style rules to the agency's forest-planning programby Greg Hanscom, May 16, 2005
The wisdom of the ground troops
If the folks who run the Forest Service listened to the wisdom of their people on the ground, disasters like the Biscuit Fire logging project would be less likely to occurby Paul Larmer, May 16, 2005
As threats loom, conservation dollars disappear
With the Land and Water Conservation Fund at a 10-year low and Western politicians trying to sell off the public lands, conserving open space requires the kind of creative solution that helped saved Colorado's Beaver Brook watershedby Jodi Peterson, May 02, 2005
Saving Maidu culture, one seedling at a time
Lorena Gorbet, a Mountain Maidu Indian, has dedicated her life to saving her tribal culture through forest management in the Feather River area of Northern Californiaby Jane Braxton Little, Apr 04, 2005


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David Ross does it again.
Ross hit his second career grand slam and the Braves beat the Orioles 5-4 despite Tim Hudson's less-than-stellar outing. Hudson allowed eight hits in six innings, including a pair of home runs to Mark Reynolds. Jake Arrieta took the loss for Baltimore despite pitching well early in the game, throwing only 27 pitches through the first three innings. The Braves had a chance to score in the third, but a botched squeeze attempt squandered the threat.
The Orioles took the lead on Reynolds's first home run of the game, a two-run shot in the fourth, but the lead didn't last another half-inning. Following two quick outs in the bottom of the fourth, Chipper Jones and Freddie Freeman reached base for Dan Uggla, and he lined the first pitch he saw to left. Luke Scott misplayed the ball and Chipper was able to score easily. Nate McLouth drew a walk and Ross followed with his grand slam home run.
Jordan Schafer was stellar again with some amazing defense in center field. He made a running catch on a Mark Reynolds fly ball at the wall in the second inning and snagged J.J. Hardy's fly ball with an over-the-shoulder catch in the fifth. The latter was especially important since Hudson allowed two hits following the catch.
Hudson survived two more innings, allowing his second home run of the game to Mark Reynolds in the sixth. Scott Linebrink allowed a solo homer to Nick Markakis in the seventh, but that's where the comeback ended. Craig Kimbrel struck out two in the ninth for his 24th save of the season.
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What Comerica Debit and Credit Card Customers Need to Know About the Target Security Breach
As you may have seen in the news recently, Target has reported a security breach impacting the credit and debit cards of customers who shopped in their stores between November 27 and December 15, 2013.
Comerica works hard to protect the security of our clients and your information and we continue to do so in the wake of this incident. While we believe the impact to our customer accounts has been limited, we are taking every precaution to ensure your financial safety.
As part of our ongoing commitment to our clients, we wanted to ease any concerns you might have as a result of this situation. We will continue to provide updates as we receive more information, but to get up to speed, please reference the information we've provided below.
In the meantime, you should feel comfortable using your Comerica Credit, ATM and Check Cards as usual, but as always, be sure to review your account activity and report any suspicious activity. There is no need to contact us unless you notice irregular or fraudulent activity on your account. Those customers who have been impacted will be notified directly.
What you need to know:
First and most importantly, as a Comerica client, you have zero liability* for any fraudulent purchases made to your Comerica credit or debit account. Our Zero Liability policy* applies in this instance and anytime unauthorized purchases are made on your account.
Comerica is committed to the security of our customers and will continue acute monitoring of customer account activity for irregularities. Those accounts which may have been impacted by the Target breach will be monitored with particular scrutiny as we work to identify any customers at risk.
If we believe your card is at risk, we will let you know. Over the next several days, Comerica will continue the process of identifying those cards which have been compromised.
Comerica will begin replacing those cards which have been compromised and which are determined to be at risk.
Customers who shopped at Target online were not impacted.
What you need to do:
Continue using your Comerica credit and debit cards with confidence.
As always, monitor your accounts on a regular basis for any suspicious or fraudulent activity.
You do not need to contact us unless you notice unusual purchases or fraudulent activity on your account. We will contact you if we determine you are at risk.
You do not need to change your PIN (for a debit card), unless contacted by Comerica and instructed to do so.
You do not need to replace your card, unless contacted by Comerica and instructed to do so.
We are analyzing lists of affected cards this week and will alert any affected clients if their card will be closed and replaced.
Who to Contact if you detect fraudulent activity on your account:
If you notice any purchases on your Comerica account that you did not authorize, you should promptly call the appropriate number as indicated below to report suspicious activity:
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- Credit Card: 866-486-1015
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- Independence Card: 855-675-7857
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For additional details, please see the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) below. For more information on protecting yourself from fraud, you can also visit our Fraud Awareness Page in the Comerica Knowledge Center at comerica.com/welcome.
Q: Media reports are stating that Target experienced a security breach. Can you provide more specifics?
A: Yes, Target has informed us that it experienced unauthorized access to its systems, resulting in the compromise of certain customer credit and debit card information.
- Although certain cards and accounts may have been compromised, that does NOT mean that you card information was stolen:
- NOT all cards used at Target in the specified time period were compromised.
- It is possible that your card was NOT compromised.
- If your account data was taken, that does NOT necessarily mean that fraud has occurred on your account.
- Please be assured that we are actively monitoring the activity on your account to protect you from fraud. You will be contacted if we detect any activity that requires you to take any action.
- In addition, please review your account information both online and in your monthly statement and call us back immediately if you see any suspicious activity (800-572-6620).
- Please note that all Comerica credit and debit cards are protected by our Zero Liability* policy. So, in the rare event that fraud does occur, you pay nothing for unauthorized purchases on your account if you report them to Comerica promptly.
Q: Can you tell me if my card information was stolen in this incident or if it has been used fraudulently?
A: Unfortunately, not.
- Although some cards may have been compromised by this incident, it does not mean data related to your account was taken, or that fraud has occurred on your account.
- Please be assured that we are actively monitoring the activity on your account and continuing to work to protect you from fraud.
- As always, please monitor your account carefully both online and in your monthly statement and call us back immediately if you see any suspicious activity (800-572-6620).
- All Comerica credit and debit cards are protected with the Zero Liability* policy. This means that in the rare event fraud does occur, you pay nothing for unauthorized purchases on your account.
Q: I recently noticed fraud on my account. Is this fraud related to the recent incident?
A: At this time, it is unclear whether any fraud on your account is related to the incident in question.
- It is important to know that regardless of where the fraud occurred, you are protected by Comerica's Zero Liability* policy.
- Have you already reported fraud on your account? If not, please contact one of the numbers indicated below:
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Q: How did this happen?
A: Target has confirmed its awareness of unauthorized access to payment card data across many of its U.S. stores.
- This may have impacted certain guests making credit and debit card purchases between November 27 and December 15, 2013. The specifics of this Target case are still under investigation.
- Please review your account activity carefully and on an ongoing basis, as well as your monthly and/or online statement. Call us immediately if you see any suspicious activity (800-572-6620).
- While fraud resulting from data compromises is rare, it's important to understand that you're protected with Comerica's Zero Liability* policy.
Q: How many cards were involved in the incident?
A: Target announced that approximately 40 million credit and debit card accounts may have been impacted between November 27 and December 15, 2013.
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Q: Has the security breach been fixed?
A: Yes, Target has confirmed the breach has been resolved.
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A: For those cards which were compromised, Target has confirmed that the customer name, credit or debit card number, the card's expiration date and the data on the magnetic stripe may have been breached.
- It's important to note, though, that although your information may have been compromised, it does not necessarily mean fraud has occurred or will occur on your account.
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- Please continue to monitor your account and notify us immediately if you notice any charges to your account that you don't recognize (800-572-6620).
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A: It is our understanding that there wasn't any personally identifying information stolen such as social security numbers, so we believe that the risk of identity theft is minimal.
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- Check your account statement promptly and immediately report any transactions that you don't recognize.
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- Shred all personal and financial information such as bills, bank statements, ATM receipts, and credit card offers before you throw it away.
- Keep your personal documentation (e.g., birth certificate, Social Security card, etc.) and your bank and credit card records in a secure place.
- Call the post office immediately if you are not receiving your mail. To get the personal information needed to use your identity, a thief can forge your signature and have your mail forwarded.
- Be aware of your surroundings when entering your Personal Identification Number (PIN) at an ATM.
*Note: *Zero Liability applies to consumer and small business cards only; see your Terms for full details. Comerica Commercial Card customers may avoid liability for unauthorized transactions by complying with the timely notification requirements outlined in their Card Agreement and/or Card Terms. Comerica Commercial Card customers should call 800-759-9610 to report unauthorized transactions.


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Just when you thought budgets were boring along comes Cornwall city hall.
Typically at this time of year city council and administrators set aside days of meetings, and hundreds (if not thousands) of man hours to pour over the budget document and prepare information packets that usually go about as far as the recycle bin at 340 Pitt Street.
Things kind of exploded on Tuesday this week when many city councillors all but accused managers of ignoring them.
It's not the first time budget meetings have become a tinderbox of controversy.
A number of years ago after a very short debate (I'm told it was measured in minutes) the city presented its budget and approved it all in one shot.
All hell broke loose. Editorialists screamed that the city was pulling the wool over the eyes of the public and others complained a thorough examination of the budget was owed to every citizen in Cornwall.
This time around things appear more serious because the relationship between city council and administration is being called into question.
It goes like this: Several city councillors were miffed with the fact that a separate budget document was not created that included a so-called "zero per cent" tax levy increase.
Council asked for such a document last year – but none could be found when budget meetings began this week.
The finger-pointing started when Coun. David Murphy suggested administrators ignored the request. Some administrators countered that council wasn't clear enough in its language. Before long councillors were sniping at each other with one camp suggesting administration did what it was told, while others believed city managers were charting their own course.
Administration was on the defensive throughout. Coun. Andre Rivette even muttered a few words, apparently, that can't be repeated in a family newspaper.
For the record the language in the council motion, at least from this desk, looks pretty clear: "That council direct administration to prepare a budget document with a two per cent levy increase and to also prepare a budget document with a zero per cent increase for comparison."
The motion was passed by city council way back in September and can be read by anyone with Internet access.
So where does that leave us? As far as the budget is concerned nothing much has changed.
Council wanted a "zero per cent" option to determine what it would have to cut to make that a reality. In effect they got the next best thing, which is a budget that wouldn't increase the amount shelled out by the average residential property owner in Cornwall, while maintaining existing service levels. Council later mulled a change that wpould increase spending slightly to offset road repair work.
But the budget fireworks this week cast more light on a disconnect between city councillors and managers.
Many councillors have suggested to me, privately, that they have a problem with the way the city is run. The suggestion is that while the buck is supposed to stop at the council table, city managers are doing their own thing on many occasions.
It's akin to a misunderstanding at best, and mutiny at worst.
I can understand the frustration at times. During a budget exercise, for example, city managers do a lion's share of leg work while councillors get the headlines.
And it must be tough for managers to be second-guessed into oblivion by councillors looking to save a nickel here and a dime there in a budget that is now measured at something like $150 million.
I know not everyone gets along with their neighbour all the time, but I'd like to think on a purely professional level that council and administration can work together more effectively.
On its surface it looks like administration went rogue in this case. Council issued a specific direction, and got something unexpected in response.
To be fair, administration got it right with the budget they presented to councillors this week.
Where it dropped the ball is not alerting councillors beforehand. When was the last time your boss asked you to do something and you didn't? I'm betting you heard about it.
I think administration got the message this week – the big question now will be what happens next?


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The Martinsville Seven
"Supreme Court Again Dooms Martinsville 7; CRC Protests", January 3, 1951, The Daily Worker.
Fiske, Mel. "Court-Picked Lawyers Fail Martinsville 7", June 1, 1949, "The 7 Who Face Death in Martinsville Frameup", June 2, 1949, "The Struggle for 7 Innocent Lives," February 2, 1951, The Daily Worker.
Hall, Rob F. "Judge Rejects Martinsville 7's Plea, White House Vigil Asks Truman Act", January 30, 1951, "Four Already Murdered", February 5, 1951, "Marchers in Washington Vigil Vow Fight on Lynch System", February 5, 1951, The Daily Worker.
Hammack, Lawrence. "Executions of Martinsville Seven Still Challenge Notions of Justice", February 4, 2001, RoanokeTimes and World News.
Hudgins, Edward, W. Judge, VirginiaCourt of Appeals, Hampton v. Commonwealth, 190 Va. 531, records # 3635-3640, dated March 13, 1950
Marsh, Henry L. III Senator, 16th District, Virginia. "Explorations in Black Leadership." (A panel discussion consisting of Julian Bond, Senator Marsh and Michael Klarman, September 13, 2000.)
Martinsville Circuit Court, Martinsville, Virginia, assorted documents from the Martinsville Seven Case File, which include:
Transcript of testimony: Commonwealth v. Joe Henry Hampton
Transcript of testimony: Commonwealth v. Booker T. Millner
Transcript of testimony: Commonwealth v. Frank Hairston, Jr.
Transcript of testimony: Commonwealth v. Howard Hairston
Transcript of testimony: Commonwealth v. John Clabon Taylor and James Luther Hairston.
Martinsville Bulletin, a long series of unaccredited newspaper articles published from January 10, 1949 to February 5, 1951.
"The Martinsville Seven", Editorial, February 10, 1951, "Martinsville, Town of Death Mourns Seven", February 10, 1951, "Death Vigil Being Kept for Martinsville Seven", February 3, 1951, New YorkAmsterdam News.
"Final Pleas Denied, 4 Negroes Die Today", February 2, 1951, Burton Bars Death Stay", February 5, 1951, "Martinsville, Town of Death Mourns Seven", February 10, 1951, The New York Times.
Rise, Eric W. (1995), The Martinsville Seven: Race Rape and Capital Punishment. Charlottesville, VA: University Press of Virginia.
Rise, Eric W. Race, "Rape and Radicalism: The Case of the Martinsville Seven, 1949-1951", The Journal of Southern History, Vol. 58, No. 3 (Aug. 1992) 461-490.


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SIOUX CITY, IA -- The United State Hockey League is the top junior hockey league in the U-S.
It's Fall Classic, a four-day tournament featuring the league's 16 teams, is a showcase event that draws in scouts from both Division One college hockey and the NHL.
Program's like the University of Vermont and Dartmouth know an event like is one of their biggest of the year for finding new talent. Currently about half the rosters of both the Catamounts and Big Green are populated with players that came from the USHL.
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Review of Modern Physics
1/ƒ noise: Implications for solid-state quantum informations
E. Paladino, Y. M. Galperin, G. Falci, and B. L. Altshuler
Decoherence is a crucial limitation to storing and processing quantum information. When other sources of decoherence are eliminated, 1/ƒ noise due to the coupling of microscopic degrees of freedom to the device, remains. This review discusses the mechanisms behind decoherence induced by 1/ƒ noise, and ways to minimize its effects.
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As you're probably aware at this point from the inescapable marketing onslaught (damn that Evian Spider-baby to the darkest depths of hell), "The Amazing Spider-Man 2," Sony's sequel to the reboot of the series based on a comic book, hit theaters in the U.S. on Friday, after opening in much of the rest of the world in mid-April. Seeing Andrew Garfield's Spider-Man take on Jamie Foxx's Electro and Dane DeHaan's Green Goblin (plus, in a cameo, Paul Giamatti's Rhino) while continuing to woo Emma Stone's Gwen Stacy, it had a strong box office weekend, although falling short of the total of both the first and third Sam Raimi Spider-pictures, and last month's Marvel entry "Captain America: The Winter Soldier."
Perhaps more importantly, the film fell short critically, with lower Rotten Tomatoes and Metacritic scores than any of the previous films in the franchise, while our official review pretty much straight-up loathed it. Not many members of the Playlist team are fond of the movie, so with the film now out for everyone to see, we've dug into it with more depth and laid out what we found good, bad and just plain ugly in the movie. Spoilers abound, obviously. And if you're someone who loved the movie, or if you hated things about it that we didn't mention, you can have your say in the comments section below.
The Good
The Romantic Leads And Their Chemistry
Let's look at "The Amazing Spider-Man 2" in the most positive light, shall we? The lead cast is pretty terrific, and note when we say the lead cast we are not talking about: Jamie Foxx, Dane DeHaan, Paul Giamatti or Colm Feore. However, Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone have awesome chemistry together and you can't help but smile and lean forward when the two characters are flirting, riffing or trying to play coy together. Obviously, the actors are dating off-screen too, and this helps. There's palpable electricity between them that's authentic and in a few scenes their collective charisma is off the charts. They make for a credible love story in a credulity straining movie (yes, even for a superhero film), and while the movie puts them in some dumb situations—Gwen's appearance during the climactic battle is both silly and unnecessary except for plotting purposes—they at least make every scene together work. Now if only a movie as magnetic and compelling as their romantic alchemy was built around them.
Sally Field
"The Amazing Spider-Man" series has gone the route of most superhero films these days; trying to cast some incredible actors in parts big and small, assuming and hoping their talents will really elevate the movie into something beyond your average comic book movie. Christopher Nolan arguably pulled off this approach best with his 'Dark Knight' series. But even great actors like Jamie Foxx, Dane DeHaan and Paul Giamatti prove that big talent given stupid and poorly written characters can't make them work any better off the page, no matter how hard they try. But one supporting actor in particular is terrific, and that's Sally Field. In an alternate universe where "The Amazing Spider-Man 2" gets an Oscar nomination, the film's Oscar clip would be the heart-to-heart between Peter and Aunt May. She reveals to Peter what she believes to be the truth about his parents, all while insisting she is Peter's real parent and she fights for him to believe that. It's a wonderfully awesome emotional moment full of honesty, truth and vulnerability on the part of both actors. You can almost see Andrew Garfield's impressed "wow" as he steps up to match Sally Field's heart-wrenching performance. And again, how fantastic would this movie had been if it could have bottled up the emotion in that scene and sprinkled it over the rest of the picture?
Marc Webb Knows His Emotional Beats
Much muck has been slung at Marc Webb for his messy direction and far be it from us to defend him fully. But credit where credit is due—the aforementioned scene and all the scenes with Peter and Gwen are genuine, honest and authentic. Coming from the indie world and the mature romantic comedy "(500) Days of Summer," Webb knows how to really maximize the potential of any emotional scene and he nails almost all of them out of the park. Alas, the unfocused screenplay with several different and conflicting agendas—world building, villain arcs, and sowing seeds for future villains—eventually just dilute the emotional legitimacy of the film. And it's almost remarkable how much these scenes pop in opposition of other "superhero" scenes where the movie drags so painfully. Taken on their own, maybe these aforementioned scenes could be used in a masterclass teaching demo on how to direct a love story. But within the context of the film they are good sequences that live beside the rest of the noise.
Early Action Scenes Are Good
Before "The Amazing Spider-Man 2" devolves into the noisy, incoherent mess that it is, it does have some flair (so do some of the set-pieces in the second and third act, but by then it's almost too late). The early action scene with the Rhino is breathlessly shot, really maximizing the 360 agility and impossible physical abilities of Spider-Man. The camera pirouettes through New York City as Peter Parker spins his way towards the Rhino in a getaway truck full of plutonium. All of it is well-staged and well-framed, and while the movie's attempt to make Spider-Man as quippy and fun as the comics tends to get a little contrived and forced, this scene is otherwise cinematically thrilling. And even later on, some of the action scenes are rather inventive. The slow-motion sequence where Spider-Man saves innocents from an electrified Times Square sightseeing bleacher is conceptually ambitious as is the set-piece where a bus is struck, flies through the air and the people inside ping-pong around to their would-be doom before Spider-Man arrives and saves the day. Unfortunately, both those scenes arrive deeper into the movie when you're struggling to care and thus we are numbed and many of these sequences, ambitious as they may be, feel like hollow video game gestures in a movie that feels filled with hollow video gamey-like gestures. Taken on their own, again, they're visually kind of impressive. But by then, you just may not care, which is further reason why a movie has to work collectively on all fronts.
Rob | August 31, 2014 4:42 AM
This is NOT only THEE WORST spiderman movie EVER made but close to WORST EVER movie made. THe acting was crap, story was crappier, and super villians was trash and storyline was horrific... I can not believe hollywood and their failed attempt to follow a great spidey franchise to only FAIL big time.. OMG I want my money and time back, what a super duper waste...
Jes | August 29, 2014 6:18 PM
Wow I cant believe they think they love scenes were good they were drawn out and super cheesy. Yes they had good chemistry together but how they played out the scenes, the dialogue and the length of the scene was just unbearable it was every relationship cliche I could think of. I thought it was a action film not a bucking soap opera.
Mike | August 25, 2014 11:00 AM
I see so many people defend the death sequence just out of how it sticks to the comics. Personally, I hated that part of the comics. Successful comic books don't kill off their strong female leads, at least not permanently. Probably because superheroes already walk a fine line between good and insanity. Plus the movie had already taken so many stupid departures from the comics that you might as well keep your best actress (sorry Sally Fields) alive. Even with keeping with that, the death sequence itself made no sense. Spiderman did almost everything to keep her out of the action...Just to let her back in and she dies. Wow. Nice buildup there. I thought the first movie was a gem of comic book storytelling. This...This is Spiderman 3 and X-Men 3 without any of the awesome cameos and action.
shaun | May 14, 2014 7:46 AM
3. the sinister 6 hints in the credit where not so helpful, and didnt really give me anything i felt i took away from it
4. what was with the zoom music app thing at the end, an obsolete format for giving hints away at a cinema
it wasnt terrible, i just left SUPER confused that it had ended where it had and that i didnt feel fullfilled
shaun | May 14, 2014 7:45 AM
overall the action was non existant for me, a few short small fight scenes none of which tied into the story very well and just seemed like a mish mash of scenes and not very well put together
the end though, confused the hell out of me for a few reasons
1. it ends JUST as you think spiderman is about to start getting into the last portion of the movie, the action scenes the big build up to a fantastic end was just... nothing, he picks up a sewer plate and throws it and it ends... id seen that scene already so many times that it was too familiar
2. why was there an xmen trailer at the end of it and not something to do with spiderman?? if spiderman was gona pop up unexpectedly in xmen then fine that would be amazing.. no pun instead, but it wont happen, so the boring new scene with mystique and toad at the army camp didnt excite me at all in anyway
shaun | May 14, 2014 7:44 AM
gwen and peters scenes where too much, too repetative and id felt like id watched the same scene atleast 20 times before the film ended, but the death scene was so perfectly done to the comic that i have no complaints, it did have me on the edge of my seat as soon as you hear her neck snap, even then its kinda hard to believe she is dead, but i loved that bit, only thing i didnt like was the rushed green goblin
shaun | May 14, 2014 7:43 AM
another 50/50 review, i think you are right on some things, like the train car, ok his dad likely used it alot so already set it up thats not far fetched, server would have been setup by him if he already had this all planned out and was worried about working with oscorp, but yes why show it for about 50 seconds and never again? felt like a huge waste of time
John Murray | May 13, 2014 10:12 PM
Ok, I didn't particularly love this movie, but Gwens death was beautifully done. I can't get it out of my mind.
Raul Pernas | May 13, 2014 6:16 PM
Wow this article is terrible my experiance watching the movie was like no other the chemistry between Gwen and Peter, the spectacular fight scenes, funniest moments, and the story Line got me attached to the whole movie idk why critics look towards the most annoying details they should just stop cuz they are annoying well most of them anyways this movie was the most exciting movie I have seen since the first one
Evelyn Mulwray | May 13, 2014 12:45 PM
Stay mad, posters. For people who are getting on you for taking the film too seriously, they sure are taking your article seriously. I actually agree with your criticisms. In my opinion, Electro's "theme song" was one of the worst things about the film followed by Paul Giamatti's Rhino performance. Also, I thought I was watching a Zack Synder film for a second with all that slow motion.
jibi jacob | May 11, 2014 7:47 AM
Lol horrible article. Gwens death was handled spectacularly btw. Stayed true to the comics and hans' score as well as stone and Garfields chemistry gradually peaking right before supported one of the best emotional scenes in superhero film history. Get off your high horse and actually enjoy the positive aspects of a film rather than focusing on every flaw your pessimistic mind can notice. Boo sir, boo.
New Movies Trailers | May 9, 2014 8:32 AM
Overall, the movie is immense definitely much better than the first one but the reviews I have been reading on do not align with my experience watching the movie. In my opinion, Peter and Gwen's chemistry is the best of the best when it comes to love angles in Superhero movies. I must say that this is the utmost spider-man movie to DATE.
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Thom | May 9, 2014 1:00 AM
I'm a life-long fan of the character, and defended the first ASM quite a lot because I thought they nailed a lot of the tone of the character (not without its flaws, mind) but my excitement for this dissipated pretty quickly while I was watching it - great action sequences, good lead chemistry, intriguing takes on the villains and a bigger world-building scope couldn't override an uneasy feeling that there was a much tighter, better film lurking amongst the mess. You could almost actually see the fingerprints of The Money on the whole affair, producers saying "we need more this! we need less that! more villains!" and so the tone bounced from incredibly slow emotional scenes to incredibly rushed action/exposition scenes without there being much of a through-line or cohesive theme to the whole thing. I guess I was just disappointed that I could see a good film sitting there but it was trapped amongst a mess of clutter.
I've soured on the Raimi films a lot lately, but it looks like Spider-Man 2 still tops the pile.
Jeff G | May 8, 2014 10:44 PM
The movie was good, but this was the most boring article ever. Lost myself after the first sentence of each section. Could've just made it plain and simple rather than trying to make it sound all smart.
Jacob | May 8, 2014 9:43 PM
I loved the movie.
Mallory P. | May 8, 2014 2:46 PM
I think people take movies too seriously anymore... I thoroughly enjoyed the movie. I'm a huge Spidey comic fan, too. BUT I think if you go to see a movie based on any comic, especially your favorite, you should go in without what happens in the comics in your mind at all. This allows you to walk into something with a sense of wonder, rather than a sense of "how close did they make this to the source material?" and you'll have an easier time enjoying it. I liked everything about the movie. Yes, some parts were a little rushed, and maybe kiddish, and Harry seemed maybe a little over the top, but for crying out loud, cannot anyone be entertained anymore? It was a fun movie. I laughed, I shook, I cried... I was able to love each character, and feel sorry for some of them. I loved how it ended, what with him just going all out at Rhino, and making you think, "Did he win? But OF COURSE he's going to win! He's Spider-Man!" THAT is entertainment. But in the critic's world, EVERYTHING has to set some kind of bar. It must suck to be incapable of completely enjoying a movie.
EM | May 8, 2014 3:18 AM
Man.. you've got a lot of issues with spidey huh? i liked the score, like the twist with the father's DNA, hated the subway and electro, nothing else... i got bored reading this article...
Rob Kelly | May 7, 2014 11:39 PM
Whoever wrote this was too busy trying to be a **** and not watching the movie. If you actually go in with the mindset to possibly enjoy he movie then the witty Parker banter, Gwen/Peter romance, and hope that Spider-Man brings to NYC is outstanding. This person had to really reach to make "The Bad"section, half the things he says there aren't true. The emotional scenes in this movie break up the great large scale action scenes and really get to the essence of the Spider-Man character. This movie gets a 10/10 in my book and the cast will win plenty of awards.
debra lewis | May 7, 2014 1:46 PM
I actually liked the amazing Spiderman 2! I
I just Love a hero/love story plot.
Tobey | May 7, 2014 12:35 PM
My opinion only -- Overall, I really liked the movie and disagree on 2 things:
Brad | May 6, 2014 4:44 PM
How could you not include the added mess of Rhino at the end of the movie in the BAD section?
gerard kennelly | May 6, 2014 2:22 PM
Felicity Jones might get it worst of all: one of the most promising actresses of her generation reduced to playing, essentially, a receptionist.
thought she was the black cat ??
ADV | May 6, 2014 7:31 AM
These countless articles giving us nothing more than over analyzed fluff by the contemptuous people who can't seem to enjoy a fictitious story without ripping it apart. Everyones a bloody expert right.
You're like a bunch of spoiled children.
This was a very entertaining and well made film on all accounts. Best spidey so far.
DougW | May 6, 2014 4:19 AM
If Richard Parker left because he didn't want Oscorp using his blood, why leave Peter behind, as he's the only other person whose blood works, too?
As for Chris Cooper, it looks like he will be back...at least part of him.
Sebastian | May 5, 2014 10:26 PM
Hans Zimmer's score was the best thing about this film! Once cementing the fact he is the MOZART of the 21'st century and one of the greatest musicians of all time!
Jeff | May 5, 2014 7:59 PM
Both of the ASMs feel like they were the ultimate byproduct of too much studio interference. Both feel too choppy and tonally inconsistent to be what a talented director like Marc Webb would truly have wanted. I can just imagine a group of execs at Sony submitting notes like " you have to have this many villains and also put that thread in, we need to set up our franchise."
v. | May 5, 2014 4:17 PM
A nail on the head, Playlist. Good article
Stef | May 5, 2014 4:03 PM
What about the "isty bitsy spider" bit? "Uhhh I hate that song."
That was painful. Like something out of Batman & Robin. This movie reminded me a lot about that terrible Schumacher trash.
Jamie | May 5, 2014 3:53 PM
Thanks Kurtzman & Orci for ruining another franchise. I don't care if they don't listen to the pop culture geeks but everyone, from critics to the mainstream audience, agreed that the best part of Amazing S-M was Gwen and Peter's relationship. If they had taken the time to understand what made the first film barely work and what the audience wanted more of they would have made a story highlighting Spider-Man and Gwen's love for each other and then the ending would have been earned and heart felt. They were more interested in putting in as many villains as possible (to sell more toys) and to "expand" the Spidey universe (but as you correctly point out de Oscorp thing just made the Spider-Man universe seem so small and local). Just as the Dark Knight brought a tendency to make comic book characters dark and moody, Avengers made executives think that the way to go was to fit in a whole roster of characters in 2 hours and interconnect a bunch of films.
Rich | May 5, 2014 2:58 PM
''this is the dramatic equivalent of Han Solo being frozen in carbonite, then being freed before the credits roll''
See: Star Trek Into Darkness
Chris | May 5, 2014 2:50 PM
"...although falling short of the total of both the first and third Sam Raimi Spider-pictures..." Uh, why mention just the first and third? It also fell short of the second Sam Raimi Spider-picture.


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The predominantly white and wealthy residents of the southern area of Baton Rouge have proposed seceding from the city proper and incorporating into a new one to be called "St. George."
The movement began as an effort to create a new school district, but after the state legislature repeatedly mothballed its proposals — claiming that they could not approve an independent school district that was unaffiliated with a city — organizers shifted their energies to the creation of "St. George."
The new city would be the fifth largest in the state, with over 107,000 residents, and would include two of the largest tax revenue bases in the state: Perkins Rowe and the Mall of Louisiana. A study by the Baton Rouge Area Chamber concluded that Baton Rouge residents "will be disproportionately paying taxes to the proposed municipality," given city governance's reliance on sales tax revenues.
If the succession were successful, the study claimed, it "could entail the dissolution of the present system of governance."
John Fregonese, a city-planner responsible for the much-lauded FutureBR plan, said that "[t]he idea of creating a city like this — I can't find another place in the United States where it would cause so much turmoil."
"The problem is that the whole parish built a major retail center there," Fregonese said. "You have $90 million go from one hand to another and that's going to cause a major catastrophe to the finances of this parish."
City Councilwoman C. Denise Marcelle is equally upset by the proposal. "If they pull away from Baton Rouge, it will affect everyone," she told The Morning Advocate. "We've spent millions of dollars on improvements out there and making traffic better, and now they want to be their own city?"
The demographic shift the incorporation of "St. George" would create is almost as troubling as the economic difficulties. According to recent study on the demographic impact of Hurricane Katrina, the city of Baton Rouge accepted over 200,000 displaced New Orleans residents, the majority of whom were black and settled in the northern, urban parts of the city.
The "St. George" proposal would create a poor, black, and urban Baton Rouge and a wealthy, white, and suburban "St. George." Supporters of the new city brush off such complaints. "Typically, the only comments you hear are those that try to create fear," one of the leaders of the movement, Norman Browning said. "They never support it with any documentation to make those claims."
He did not address any of the specifics of the Baton Rouge Area Chamber's study.
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A rash of crimes hit Peoria County between the hours of midnight and 2 o'clock Sunday morning, leaving at least four people in the hospital and two dead.
Just after midnight Sunday, Peoria Police responded to multiple shots fired at Main Street Car Wash on 917 West Main Street.
A few minutes later, authorities say the victim checked himself in to Methodist Hospital with a gunshot wound to his neck. The identity of the victim has not yet been released.
About an hour later, a Peoria man reported that he'd been stabbed while at his home in Glenbrook Apartments.
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Those incidents are still under investigation, and no arrests have been made at this time.
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On a clear day, the view from the top floor of Jordan Hall extends toward downtown Raleigh, sweeping over a lush landscape of tall trees concealing homes, shops and streets under a canopy of green. It's no surprise that the Center for Earth Observation set up shop here, high above Western Boulevard on the edge of central campus.
After all, if your business is geospatial research, location is everything.
"We live in space," says Hugh Devine, the center's director. "Everything happens somewhere, so it's all our domain."
The center, which recently added a visualization lab, will demonstrate some of its most advanced tools at an open house 4-6 p.m. Thursday, May 9. There's lots to see.
On a typical day in the center, you may find grad student Rahul Bhosle using a data visualization program to find the optimal locations for food distribution centers in poor neighborhoods where access to affordable food is limited. Or you may run into Makiko Shukunobe, a recent graduate who's developing a virtual reality program that could be used to help train firefighters.
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"It's tied into things as far flung as environmental engineering, natural resource management, archeology, city planning, landscape architecture, bioinformatics and law enforcement," Devine says. "It touches anything that involves transportation, mapping, moving and locational data."
To prove it, he points to collaborations the center has with more than 20 departments at NC State this year, as well as partnerships with the new Hunt Library on Centennial Campus and the Nature Research Center at the Museum of Natural Sciences.
"It's a wonderful field to be in," he adds. "You deal with everybody."
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The center offers a Master of Geospatial Information Science and Technology as well as a graduate certificate and two graduate minors. The discipline is popular with students, Devine says, because the skills it teaches are in demand.
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LONDON--Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (GS) has decided not to delay payouts of some previous year bonuses for U.K. staff after intense political pressure and a public backlash, a person familiar with the matter said Tuesday.
Goldman Sachs had been considering waiting to make some payouts until after April 6, when the U.K. starts its next tax year and the top rate of income tax falls to 45% from 50%. For a 1 million pound ($1.61 billion) bonus, the tax savings would be GBP50,000.
Press reports over the weekend about the potential delay sparked fury from politicians and heightened public anger against the country's banks after a string of scandals last year for market misconduct and sales of faulty insurance products.
The U.S. bank's compensation committee reached the decision at a Tuesday meeting after considering the political response, the person familiar with Goldman's thinking said.
Mervyn King, governor of the Bank of England in a session with lawmakers earlier Tuesday said it is "a bit depressing" that highly-paid bankers would go to such effort to get a lower tax rate, "knowing that this must have an impact on the rest of society, which even now, it's the rest of society which is suffering most from the consequences of the financial crisis."
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text: I came across an interesting article on SI about Janoris Jenkins from the guy who drafted Randy Moss. Like many of us Bengals fans I cringe at the idea of drafting another player with character issues, however I am a longtime Gators fan and have watched this kid play since his freshman year and there is no doubt the talent is there. It makes you wonder if the risk is worth the reward??


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Relax for a few days in balmy Ambergris Caye after your Belize adventure. Instead of returning home after your trip, take a 15 minute flight from the Belize City airport over crystal Caribbean waters to the island of Ambergris Caye. Close to some of the best fishing, snorkeling and scuba diving in the Caribbean, Ambergris is one of the most popular destinations in Belize.
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Extend your trip for a few days by journeying into the Belizean rainforest. Visit the Belize Zoo enroute to your jungle retreat. Go deep into the Maya underworld with an unforgettable adventure into Actun Muknal Tunichil cave. Discover cathedral shaped caves, explore winding trails in the Maya Mountains, and paddle down the Macal River - an exhilarating way to end your tour!
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Take a journey into the jungles of Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary, established in 1990 and world renowned for being the first jaguar reserve. Explore the 128,000 acres of lush jungle ringed by the Spectacular Cockscomb Mountains on the series of nature hiking trails. Learn the natural history of the forest and birding, and with luck spot monkeys, tapirs, and other mammals. Hike up to a waterfall and enjoy a cooling swim on this fascinating jungle extension.
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Travel on the Monkey River searching the banks for howler monkeys, crocodiles, turtles and more! Venture on short hikes to get closer to the abundant and fascinating wildlife on the shores of this river. Enjoy a night in Placencia before returning to Belize City.


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News: Meek Mill Gets Called Out By Local Philly Rapper W/ "King Me" Diss [Audio]
Thursday, Jul 25, 2013 2:40PM
Philadelphia rapper Gillie Da Kid has taken a public shot at fellow hometown hip-hop artist Meek Mill with the release of his new "King Me" track.
GDK unloaded his new anthem across the Internet early Thursday (July 25).
Philly is back today! Gillie Da Kid, the Philly native MC, apparently feels a certain way about Meek Mill's recent proclamation of being the King Of Philly. Gillie decided to release a new banger today taking aim solely at the MMG wordsmith and Philly native. The track is called "King Me" and finds Gillie going in over top of something rather impressive, giving us a laundry list of reasons why he feels Meek was wrong with the title. The track is a hard hitting, gritty, street banger that finds Gillie effortlessly laying down his bars. This sh*t is too dope, I'm curious to hear what Meek has to say about all of this; only time will tell. (Stupid Dope)
The track is reportedly a response to some words Meek shot his way earlier in the week.
Gillie Da Kid took a break from playing Tupac (!!!) to respond to Meek Mill's shady comments about Philly royalty. On Sunday, Meek Mill sent out an innocent tweet questioning his title if an unnamed party was "king of Philly." Gillie didn't need a rap beefologist to figure out Meek was calling him out. The MMG rapper followed up the tweet by letting his fellow Philly rapper know he wasn't going to respond to any rap disses, what with him being busy in "them Philly streets" and everything. (Smoking Section)
Meek also resorted to his Instagram page to address local artists coming at him.
"Old bitter n*ggas b talking bcuz they had it and fumbled...... It's no competition...... You got a Lil bullsh*t jewelry wit no real car.......no real house... N*ggas b laying under sports players tryna keep they image up.... I can believe some of these dudes from home still b talking when y'all don't want it on no tip..... Hands,chopping,stunting,rapping nothing! #justfallbackFollowing" (Meek Mill's Instagram)
Last month, Mill's ex-comrade Cassidy fired a few shots his way with the release of "Dopest Out."
"While you was watching Nick at Nite I was pitchin' getting that chicken right/ Flippin' white I sold the coke/ I was throwin' throwin' yoke like it's mischief night/ I be with b*tches the b*tches like/ And I be twistin' that kryptonite/ I don't hit the pipe but keep weed to twist/ The tree's get lit like it's Christmas night/ You might can rap but don't risk your life/ I ain't playing around with you/ If we get in the square I'mma end your career/ The most you would last is a round or two/ Cause lyrically you can't compare to me/ But I ain't battling voluntarily/ We could come to rap for that 100 stacks/ And then give some of that to charity/ You scared of me..." ("Dopest Out")
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Climb the East Face to a grassy break on the 2nd section of the 4th Flatiron. Aim belay for an obvious, nice looking crack on the right (northern) side. We found a good root to sling and a solid nut for belay, but you're on a very comfortable grassy break in the rock with an easy walk off 20 feet to the right.
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night around 9:15.
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the vehicle while they were driving in the Nettles Road area, which is west of
Ridgeland going towards Tillman, S.C.
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Windows 8 provides a completely new Start screen made up of Live Tiles. On the Start screen, you can start applications that are associated with the Live Tiles, and see the latest status from those applications. Windows 8 Style applications can provide status to a Live Tile, and icons (or Static Tiles) for traditional Desktop applications work as Start menu items did in previous Windows versions.
The TLiveTile component provides the ability to update a Live Tile from Metropolis UI applications (FireMonkey or VCL) through a series of services layers, as follows:
- Metropilis UI Application: You can access your Live Tile through the TLiveTile Component, which pushes information to a service called MetropolisSvc.
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- Live Tile: A Live Tile is a Windows Runtime-based application that represents your application on the Window 8 Start Screen.
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1:50pm Friday 17th February 2012 in Car Reviews By Steve Teale, Motoring Reporter
Kia is to launch an all-new flagship saloon, which is expected to establish new standards for design flair. Codenamed KH, the model is Kia's first rear-wheel drive sedan. KH is among the company's most eagerly anticipated new models and will be launched in Kia's domestic market in the first half of 2012. There are no plans to launch the vehicle in mainland Europe and the car will not be coming to the UK.
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A local business is making a comeback with a grand reopening and ribbon-cutting ceremony.
The restaurant and bar formerly known as the Davenport Inn Lounge and Grill will be making some big news.
The facility will be unveiling a new name, image and remodeled space Friday at 4 p.m.
The Davenport Inn Lounge is located next to the Ramada Hotel on Davenport Avenue in Saginaw.
The restaurant normally caters to patrons of the Ramada Hotel, offering complimentary dinners Monday through Thursday, adding value to their stay.
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Thanksgiving 2013 is upon us. To usher in the season of endless eating and copious drinking, we've approached some of L.A.'s finest chefs and restaurants to get their recipes for the this year's best side dishes and desserts, all inspired by Southern California's bounty.
You're going to need something green on your table next week, and we've got just the thing, courtesy of chef du jour Walter Manzke. His take on the city's most ubiquitous green leaf involves rainbow carrots, bright pomegranate seeds, and a spicy Chipotle vinaigrette. It makes a fine addition to his menu at Petty Cash on Beverly, and may provide a bright spot on your holiday table all season. Try tossing in some shredded turkey meat the day after for a healthy take on Thanksgiving leftovers.
Kale Salad with Rainbow Carrots, Pomegranate, and Chipotle Dressing by Walter Manzke at Petty Cash
1 large bunch curly, purple, or black kale3 small rainbow carrots, peeled and julienned or grated1/4 cup of pomegranate seeds2 Tablespoons pecans, chopped and toasted
Combine all ingredients in a large bowl, set aside while preparing the salad dressing.
Chipotle vinaigrette
2 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar 4 Tablespoons grapeseed oil 1 Tablespoon apple cider2 teaspoons chipotle canning sauce1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
Whisk all ingredients together until smooth. Season with salt, pepper, and sugar if necessary.
Toss greens and vegetables with dressing to coat. Serve with extra vinaigrette on the side.
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Scott Servais '09 Interview
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BEST WESTERN Hotel Bisanzio Ravenna
Located in the centre of Ravenna, the Best Western Hotel Bisanzio is a modern yet prestigious 4 stars building. The elegant common areas in the finest of marble, with ceiling lights surrounding the columns to produce a "lit capital" effect, revive ancient decorative traditions. So, even though the setting is modern, one relives the splendours of the ancient capital.
Including a computer corner with ADSL broadband access, the main lounge looks out onto the garden, a small green oasis in the centre of the city. A wireless network provides internet access throughout the hotel.
The hotel is located in the historic commercial quarter in Ravenna, close to the most stylish shops and to a variety of the best restaurants and trattorie, and in a zone of limited access to traffic. It is a short distance from the "Basilica di San Vitale" and the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia. Railway station is 800 metres from the hotel and the port is just a few minutes away by car.
Guests of Hotel Bisanzio have access to the hotel by car for the unloading or loading of baggage: just 30 metres away is a parking garage offering specially-agreed rates.
BEST WESTERN Hotel Bisanzio - Via Salara 30 - 48121 - Ravenna (RA) - GPS: lat. 44.4202 - long. 12.19864
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I just got back from my first live NBA game in years. I got to watch the Hawks take down the young Portland Trail Blazers. Knowing the Kings would play the Hawks Wednesday night, I wanted to see what the Kings were up against.
1) Al Horford is a BEAST. This is the biggest one. I have no idea how he does it, but the guy's athleticism and quickness is out of this world for a guy who is 6'10" and 245 lbs. There were times that he moved better than Brandon Roy on the court. He's not incredibly strong, but he played like he could be a 2 guard.
2) Al Horford is a BEAST part 2. I haven't looked at the full box score so I don't actually know what his +/- was, but I saw a huge difference when he was on the court and when he was off the court. Specifically, when he was off the court, Lamarcus Aldridge was doing his own beasting--providing a spark for the Blazers on both sides of the court. However, when Horford was on the court, Aldridge absolutely disappeared. I would not look for Jason Thompson to have his breakout game of the season against Atlanta because I would bet Horford will be guarding him all game.
3) Mike Bibby continues to lose his quickness. This is sad and yet not unexpected considering his age. Bibby was never The Flash, but Bibby is really starting to age. I would think having Tyreke guard Bibby would be a bit of a waste of 'Reke's ability to be honest. Bibby is still very cerebral and the best floor general on the Hawks, but he's certainly not the PG who dropped 6 straight 20-point games against the Lakers in the 2002 playoffs.
4) The Hawks offense looked best when it was running the floor. When the Hawks played a half-court offense, they were slow and ineffective. With Horford's quickness moving down the court, the Hawks were able to get their size down the court before the Blazers and take advantage of Horford almost every time.
All this said, I think the Hawks are a beatable team. The damage down low is going to have to come when Horford is not in the game, but I think we have a team that can hang with Atlanta. I will be interested to see how Hawes and JT play this game.


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This weekend, for the first time, I got so fed up with a game I was playing that I gave up on it and just watched the final cutscene on YouTube. Unfortunately, this didn't really give me the closure I was looking for. Afterward, all I wanted to do was to start playing the game again from the beginning to see if knowing how it ended would change how I played or perceived what was going on.
Oddly enough, I had a similar experience, though for entirely different reasons, during February's Art History of Games symposium. But there, it wasn't a video game that led me to stop playing and to think about my game play in terms of the ending. It was Brenda Brathwaite's nondigital game, "Train."
Of all the games discussed during the symposium, "Train" is the one that most clearly demonstrates the intersection between art and games to me. The same is true of the other games in her "The Mechanic is the Message" series. These are noncommercial games Brathwaite started making in part as a design exercise, to explore how games could express difficult concepts. The series got its start after her daughter came home from school describing the Middle Passage as though it were a cruise. As a game designer, Brathwaite's response was to make a game to help her daughter comprehend the slave trade: 2008's "The New World."
In her presentation at the symposium, Brathwaite described her process of making these games as one of research and waiting, watching for the game's system to reveal itself to her. Each game has a deliberate, elegant visual simplicity, and it's hard to see it as anything other than a work of art. But it's art that takes on a whole new meaning once people start interacting with it.
Brathwaite's presentation was my favorite one of the symposium, but of all the games I played during and after the event, hers was the most difficult. And to explain why, I have to spoil the game — so if you think you might ever have the opportunity to play "Train," which there's only one copy of in the world, you may want to stop reading.
In "Train," there are three train cars on tracks. The tracks rest on a broken window. Players roll dice, adding figures to their train cars or moving the trains that many spaces on the track. Or, players can use action cards to speed up or stop the trains. When a train gets to the end of the track, a player gets a destination card, which reveals where the train has ended up.
I knew from reading articles at Gamasutra and The Escapist that the trains are delivering their passengers to concentration camps. It's something that perceptive players might catch on to without the background reading, from clues like the yellow figures, the trains, the broken glass, the game instructions typed out on an SS typewriter. The other two people who played "Train" with me knew its outcome as well, since we played the game after Brathwaite's presentation.
What followed at Kia Lin Art, where the game was installed, was both awkward and surreal. All three of us knew where the trains were going. None of us managed to figure out how to stop it from happening. I derailed other players' trains and loaded up my boxcars without moving them from the starting line, then used my turns to draw cards instead of move. And I couldn't help focusing on how the other two players handled their game pieces — whether they tossed them into boxcars haphazardly or moved them from place to place with a sense of compassion.
Eventually, with two trains at the end and their pieces unloaded and placed on destination cards, I declared that the game had ended and quit playing with my train still at the beginning of the track. We put everything back the way it was when we found it so another group could play.
I can think of plenty of games that have helped me learn, made me think or affected me on an emotional level. But I hadn't ever played a game that really forced me to focus on the ethics of play from beginning to end.
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Investing.com - The dollar fell to session lows against the yen on Thursday after data showed that initial jobless claims rose in line with expectations last week, but the number of continuing jobless claims remained above the three million mark for the second successive week.
USD/JPY hit 103.93, the lowest since January 20 and was last down 0.44% to 104.05.
The pair was likely to find support at 103.75 and resistance at 104.57, Wednesday's high.
The number of people who filed for unemployment assistance in the U.S. last week rose to 326,000, the Labor Department said, up from the previous week's revised total of 325,000.
However, the number of people filing continuing unemployment claims rose to 3.056 million up from 3.022 million in the week to January 11. Analysts had expected continuing claims to fall to 2.930 million.
U.S. employment data is being closely watched by investors since the latest nonfarm payrolls report showed that the economy added just 74,000 news jobs in December, well below expectations for 196,000.
Meanwhile, the euro advanced to session highs against the dollar. EUR/USD rose to 1.3648 and was last up 0.74% to 1.3647.
The common currency was boosted after stronger-than-expected data on euro zone private sector activity indicated that the recovery in the euro area is strengthening.
Markit said the euro zone's composite output index rose to a 31-month high of 53.2 in January, up from a final reading of 52.1 in December, as growth picked up in Germany and the rate of decline eased in France.
The euro was also higher against the yen, with EUR/JPY up 0.30% to 142.02.