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In all seriosu its entirely personal preference. Fetz will Say paladin, becuase he's a stinking paladin, Tielyn will say bear becuase he's a bear, and i'll say warrior becuase warriors are clearly the best.
So I am coming back from a few year hiatus, and plan on playing casually with a couple friends. In the past, I was a high end raider playing a prot warrior when I left. Coming back, the game seems to be much more friendly to casual players, which is good for me, as there is no chance I could ever play like I used to.
Due tot the changes to the titles and mounts, it appears ti be easier than ever to change your main toon. I currently have an 80 or higher for every tanking class with the exception of a monk (which I plan on leveling). I am curious what most people feel like is the most fun tank class to play these days? Are any considered better from a defensive perspective? After playing a handful of 5 mans, so far I am not liking paladin and druid tanking that much, and I have found DK to be pretty fun. Warrior I suppose is in the middle (but damn, too many buttons. Find myself having to click too much stuff). For those with Monks that have a few other classes how do they compare in your eyes?
I know this is a bit of an open ended and ambiguous question, but I am just looking for whatever feedback I can get.
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In all seriosu its entirely personal preference. Fetz will Say paladin, becuase he's a stinking paladin, Tielyn will say bear becuase he's a bear, and i'll say warrior becuase warriors are clearly the best.
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Hunters, Just get a Sporebat, most LFRs will be missing that buff.
Paladins are the best tanks out there and I don't care what Tengenstein says!
But seriously, tank balance is close enough to just choose your favourite play-style and stick with it. Except monks, they're totally overpowered and need nerfing.
If you really wanna min max, monks and paladins are by far the best all around tanks out there are at the moment. But since you wanna play casually, whatever tank you enjoy most, just go for it.
That being said, I love warrior tanking. You have enough cool downs, and enough buttons to where its not "devastate spam." I think that all tanks are closely balanced, and its basically a play style choice.
Paladins aren't really OP b/c of the haste stacking, they're OP b/c so many of the mechanics in the game right now are long duration boss taunt debuffs....... that paladins can bubble off, turning many 2 tank fights into 1 tank fights and thusly being able to add another DPS, which just makes your whole raid imba.
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Hunters, Just get a Sporebat, most LFRs will be missing that buff.
... The haste stacking indeed has nothing to do with why paladins are overpowered, druids and monks also use pure DPS stats to tank. Survivability wise, a MASTERY BUILD paladin will continue being the best, but his DPS will be much lower. Also, as Fetzie mentioned, stack resetting is super easy if you have a retri or holy paladin in the raid. I actually have solotanked all the solo tank bosses with my warrior alt, and also our DK tank also solo tanks bosses with me bubbling him as retri. However, using Divine Shield with a taunt macro before taking it off from yourself is safer than relying on an outside source for a bubble, but with some minor coordination it's more than doable.
The reason protection paladin is so overpowered right now is that he can do EVERYTHING really efficiently. There is practically no situation that a paladin cannot handle really well. Also it may bring the best utility in the raid out of all other tanks. And lastly, admittedly it is pretty fucking easy to play paladin at a "good" level by simply spamming your abilities on CD without thinking much. That being said though, warrior and druid are even simpler to play in my opinion, with DK being by far the most unforgiving and complex.
In ToT, Paladins are the best tank. This is largely due to encounter design being cheesed with hand of protection. Yes, other tanks can rely on non-tank paladins to do similar things but it is not as effective when done this way. The other encounter design issue that pushes paladins up is otherwise unblockable/avoidable damage that sacred shield reduces, again an encounter design issue. I could argue in this thread about mastery vs haste with links to Theck's fine work, but that is largely moot. In a non-cheesable encounter the tanks are very similar defensively with paladins being ahead offensively.
In easier content (heroic 3 and 5 man content) warriors are the best. It doesn't matter much, but second wind creates an unkillable tank and lets you forgo a healer earlier on.
I am told DK's are better in challenge modes, but haven't witnessed that personally.
In low vengance scenarios, two tanked 10 man content, druids and monks do more damage.
As for fun, that is going to go six ways to sunday. I prefer warriors, due to mobility, and because of that I play one. It has never been better to play a warrior mechanically, and I do not miss the carpal tunnel that wrath and BC created. In addition to QoL changes, the proactive absorb feels more tanky than a re-active heal.
If I didn't play a warrior, I'd probably tank on a paladin which feels more effective with less finger strain. I have tried druid, and find it to be less fun than previous expansions. My healing team seems to prefer healing the druid tank in my guild despite him taking slightly more damage due to the heal vs absorb. I refuse to touch the DK class, they have diseases. If you are interested in monks, I am told by reliable sources that they are harder to play effectively due to shuffle mechanics.
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Also, the only fight I might pick a warrior over a paladin is Durumu, because it seems like the warrior using shield block and a shield barrier with around 25-30 rage is enough for his health to almost never drop below 80% making you super easy to top off and remove your debuff.
There is no "special or unavoidable damage" in this tier, at least not more so than past tiers. Paladins are broken because of how much damage SotR reduces and the ridiculous amounts of uptime you can get with holy avenger, and because of the fact that Sacred Shield absorbs a FUCK TON passively, not discriminating between magic and physical damage.
The really short version is: Paladins are overpowered because of how their vengeance scales in T15 compared to T14, since all of the bosses deal A LOT more damage. Huge stacks of vengeance = abilities becoming way too strong.
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The problem with paladins is that they scale synergistaclly with too many things. More haste means more SS absorbs, but it also means more self healing and more ShotR uptime, more avoidance doesn't just mean less damage incoming it also means slightly more ShotR uptime as well and prolonged SS absorb uptime, all of which boosts the value of mastery and in turn more mastery boosts the value of the holy power generating stats and decreasing the rate at which sacred shield absobs are consuumed.
Alot of which is true for warriors as well but haste does nothing, hit expertise and avoidance to all help generate resource and the greater the resource generation the more valauble mastery is, but avoidance and mastery have some negative impacts on each other; mastery makes us crit block which other than decreasing the amount of damage we take also gives us 10 rage (on an ICD) and with the high level of mastery and proper rotation you're unlucky to not get a crit block. Avoiding attacks allows much more frequent use of revenge which gives us 15 rage but once again we're GCD locked and as Rev isn't our top priority we sometimes munch revenge procs (sad times). Both are not bad outcomes, but its impossible to have both, you can't parry an attack you've critically block. which on reflection is somewhat a unique problem for warriors (and to marginal extent pallies) as so much of our rage gen and damage is tied to boss swing speed, Warriors lose the most when the boss decided channelling some ability is more important the meleeing.
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Hunters, Just get a Sporebat, most LFRs will be missing that buff.
I think ShoR might require a bit better timing than Shield Block does due to its 3 second duration.
No might about. But then ShotR doesn't' have a CD and also works against all physical damage, you might have to time it but you know if its up its there, some physical attacks are ublockable, some aren't. Triple Puncture? can't block that, but Snapping Bite? totally blockable, there's no system behind what we can block or not, so the timing may be easier, but you've got to factor in if it works at all.
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Hunters, Just get a Sporebat, most LFRs will be missing that buff.
I think the protadin wasnt designed to scale with haste. I suspect they were designed to scale with pure vengeance like DKs and Warriors do. Only, the unintended synergy of vengeance with sacred shield and SoI caused haste to be too good and things went wonky.
If you were intended to gear haste, you wouldnt need to lie about being ret to have the smart loot give it to you. Unless you are discussing game design, this doesnt matter though. All that matters is the outcome at this point.
Blizzard gave us a passive that lets our cooldowns scale with haste. If that isn't explicitly saying "you're going to scale with haste" then I don't know what is.I think the protadin wasn't designed to scale with haste. I suspect they were designed to scale with pure vengeance like DK's and Warriors do. Only, the unintended synergy of vengeance with sacred shield and SoI caused haste to be too good and things went wonky.
As for using the retribution loot thingy, I reckon that they'll do away with dodge and parry come the next expansion anyway.
There is also no chance of "taunt coverage" failing unless you REALLY suck at timing (in which case you have worse problems than whether you can one or two tank a boss) as the immunity check for the boss only occurs when it deals damage to you or applies some kind of buff or debuff. As NPC damage is usually just the melee swing, you can safely BoP somebody and them have over a second to react.
warrior has the best mitigation imo, but paladin is better overall (damage, healing and "cheating" the mechanic)


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Well, 3D broadcast programming is here, and judging from the reviews ESPN 3D's World Cup coverage may not have been 100 percent without a hitch, but any gaffes weren't as drastic as that of British goalkeeping, either.
It seems the easiest and most practical analogy to make in looking at nascent 3D is with nascent high-definition. Remember when sporting events were given alternate camera angles and closeups that didn't really go well with the audio, but tried to take advantage of the higher resolution? The 3D sporting events may fall into that category, although for the World Cup things were relatively normal.
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Some thoughts from Home Entertainment's Geoffrey Morrison, who was viewing via AT&T's U-verse:
"Generally, like most sports, soccer is broadcast with one main camera high up in the stadium showing most of the field. This camera tracks the action. This feed was set up pretty well. The field and immediate sidelines had a convincing sense of depth, very much like you were seated near the camera and viewing the field for real. The far side of the stadium, however, was oddly flat and seemingly near vertical. This was highly unnatural looking. ...
"From a pure picture quality standpoint, the image had noticeable artifacts, including one I had never seen before. It seemed in some shots as if there was a watery surface on solid colors. Where in the chain this artifact is being created I'm not sure. I don't want to say it's something in the 3D process/equipment just yet. There are too many variables in what is pretty bleeding edge technology. ...
"What you won't be seeing is anything coming out at the screen at you. Maybe during the Cup someone will kick a shot at a sideline camera and we can see. One pretty cool moment during this first game, someone let go a few balloons in the stadium. These floated up in front of the camera, giving perhaps the best sense of 3 dimensions for the whole game. ...
"All in all I'd give it a B-/C+, which honestly is pretty good for such new technology, and certainly about as good as the first HD broadcasts."
Sounds reasonable enough. It took HD programming years to gain traction by more than just early adopters, and even today my cable system, for example, still randomly adds HD channels without warning and doesn't contain nearly as many as you'd think after a decade of the technology.
Scott Hettrick of Hollywood in HiDef took a different approach to viewing his first 3D soccer game, beamed via DirecTV. He was able to watch on a setup that included an A/B side-by-side displays of 3D on one screen, 2D on the other.
"I saw for the first time what a significant difference there is when watching a sports event on TV in 3D side-by-side next to the same program in standard 2D.
"Just one example was when Mexico took a shot on goal and the camera was high and to the side. On a Samsung LED TV showing the ESPN HD broadcast I was unable to determine initially whether the ball was heading into the goal or not. When I quickly glanced over to the TV right next to it, a Panasonic plasma showing the same play on ESPN 3D it was immediately clear that there was a significant distance between the ball and the goal posts — the ball was very wide right of the goal. That wasn't obvious on the 2D TV until the ball went past the goal, and, of course, in the replays.
"As with all things 3D, the camera angles lowest to the ground with something or someone in the foreground near the camera offered the best sense of depth but even the full shots of the field were noticeably superior to the 2D version. ...
"I had [no eye discomfort] at all despite watching the 3D broadcast for 2 1/2-hours, which was a pleasant discovery after so many people have expressed concern about long-term viewing in 3D (BTW, "Avatar" was longer than many sporting events and no one complained about that).
"The inaugural 3D telecast was not flawless; there were periodic moments when the image went gray-ish for a second and then went out of convergence for two or three seconds (the separate images split apart so they became two overlapping blurry images). ...
"I also enjoyed the four 3D commercials from three different sponsors more than those in the 2D telecast, particularly the dynamic and humorous soccer-related ad from Sony showing balls being kicked at the camera. Gillette's Fusion ad with the floating razor also made good use of the 3D."
There's plenty more 3D soccer coverage to come, and some baseball events before ESPN 3D kicks into high gear with college football season. Next up for other programming would be content from Discovery, which ought to be interesting in a different way too.
Just as sports brought out the best in HD's potential for live programming, Discovery HD Theater and subsequent efforts such as the BBC's Planet Earth series did the same for natively filmed HD. We'll see if 3D nature and travel programming is just as engaging, so stay tuned.
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September 28–30 is National Pro-Life Baby Shower Weekend! That is why KGBA span> and the Real Hope Center are teaming up for a Baby Shower on Saturday September 29th from 11 AM to 2 PM! We're expecting you to stop by and join us for so me refreshments and an open house at the Real Hope Center. The purpose is to collect baby shower items for the Real Hope Center to have available f or the many young women who come to the Real Hope Center on a regular basi s for parenting classes\, counseling\, and Biblical purity classes etc. T he Real Hope Center has a "Learn to Earn" policy\, where the young women e arn coupons to exchange for needed items such as infant and children's clo thes\, diapers\, and layette items. This baby shower is an opportunity to help them have those items available. You can help by bringing new or ge ntly used items to donate to the Real Hope Center's closet! KGBA will be on hand\, hosting the Baby Shower\, and Real Hop e Center volunteers will be there to give you a quick tour of the facility . Feel free to stop by for a visit anytime between 11 am and 2 pm… or if you can't make it then\, perhaps you can stop by Monday October 1st for KGBA's Coffee Break between 6–8 am! We will continue to collect items that morning fo r the Real Hope Center\, and we will spend part of that morning discussing the Real Hope Center live on the air! We're EXPECTING great things and we're EXPECTING YOU to stop by and celebrate the Real Hope Center duri ng the KGBA/Real Hope Center Baby Shower!DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20120929T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20120929T140000 LOCATION:Real Hope Center SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:We're Expecting! URL:http://kgba.org/event/were-expecting/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR


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Book your room at The Westin Lagunamar Ocean Resort Villas, Cancun
Room, 1 Bedroom, Ocean ViewMax Occupancy: 4 guests (up to 3 children)
Breathtaking Oceanfront Villas, Premier Beach Location, World-Class Service
Fabulous luxury Villas
All the comforts of home in a tropical paradise! Enjoy luxury on a new level with fully equipped kitchen areas, Westin Heavenly bedding, spectacular ocean views and jetted tubs in every villa.
Infinte relaxation
Bask in the Cancun sun as the waters from the sparkling Infinity Edge Pool melt into the Caribbean Sea. Dine at one of three amazing restaraunts enjoying tradiitonal Mexican fare, seafood and other staples.
Something for Everyone!
Friendly concierge will provide you with information on the areas top attractions or book treatments in our full-service spa. Enjoy Cancun's best shopping across from the resort at La Isla Mall, or just relax.Information missing or incorrect? Tell us!
At your hotel
At your hotel
With amazing ocean vistas, luxurious accommodations and premium location all the elements are in place for the perfect Caribbean vacation. Situated on one of the finest stretches of beach in Cancun, the Westin Lagunamar offers supreme relaxation or fast-pace fun for the entire family. Enjoy the largest swimming pool in the Hotel Zone with an awe-inspiring vanishing Infintiy Edge giving the illusion of its waters melting into the Caribbean Sea. Dine oceanside with a spectacular view at Viento or enjoy Mexcian flare at Oceano, either indoors or on the terrace. Stay active in our fully-equipped fitness center, tennis and volleyball courts and minature golf course. Kid's can enjoy scheduled daily activities at the Kid's Club, while parents enjoy a relaxing massage. For off-property excitement, friendly and helpful concierge will suggest and arrange the perfect outing. Directly across from the resort, find Cancun's best shopping and dining at La Isala Mall while Cancun's bustling nightlift is just minutes away. Whatever your vacation dreams may be, you will find them at the Westin Laguanamar.
- Outdoor pool
- Children's pool
- Steam room
- Sauna
- Health club
- Children's club (surcharge)
- Airport transportation (surcharge)
- Business center
- Arcade/game room
- Multilingual staff
- Porter/bellhop
- Total number of rooms - 580
- Number of floors - 8
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Babysitting or childcare
- Elevator/lift
- Barbecue grill(s)
- Coffee shop or café
- Full-service spa
- Free Wi-Fi
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Beach/pool umbrellas
- One meeting room
- Tennis on site
- Snack bar/deli
- 24-hour front desk
- Bar/lounge
- Shopping on site
- ATM/banking
- Concierge services
- Luggage storage
- Laundry facilities
- Spa treatment room(s)
- Free valet parking
- Terrace
- Picnic area
- Beach umbrellas
- Beach sun loungers
- Pool sun loungers
- Free self parking
- Outdoor tennis courts 2
- Smoke-free property
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Spa services on site
- Supervised childcare/activities
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
Stay connected
Available in all rooms: Free Wi-Fi
Available in some public areas: Free Wi-Fi
Park your car
Free self parking, Free valet parking
In your room
- Premium bedding
- Balcony
- Ceiling fan
- Air conditioning
- Climate control
- Access via exterior corridors
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Phone
- Refrigerator
- Coffee/tea maker
- Microwave
- Kitchen
- Daily housekeeping
- Private bathroom
- Bathrobes
- Complimentary toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Jetted bathtub
- Separate bathtub and shower
- Iron/ironing board
- DVD player
- Sofa bed
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Washer/dryer
- Dishwasher
- Stovetop
- In-room safe (laptop compatible)
- Satellite TV service
- Free Wi-Fi
- In-room massage available
- Room service (limited hours)
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
- Cribs/infant beds (complimentary)
- Sofa bed size
Eat and drink
The Westin Lagunamar Ocean Resort Villas offers a variety of dining options for you to discover, from international cuisine and family-style do-it-yourself BBQ, to Mexican favorites. Our dining establishments at The Westin Lagunamar Ocean Resort Villas all have one thing in common: spectacular views of the Caribbean. Whether you're enjoying elegant fine dining indoors at Oceano or grabbing a quick lunch on Viento's poolside terrace, your meal will be enhanced by the glittering expanse of turquoise water.
The property's newest addition – Duna Sports Bar offers the best in American bar cuisine for lunch and dinner with a full bar menu. Seasonally, Duna also serves a delicious breakfast. Enjoy either indoor or outdoor dining, both with vistas bonita of the pool and ocean.
Of course, it's not just about the views. Our restaurants and bars offer fresh, flavorful food and drinks that showcase the best local products—from exotic tropical fruits and delicious seafood, to the finest Mexican tequilas. Our creative chefs tantalize guests with dishes inspired by traditional Mexican cuisine and a host of international influences, while our bar and lounge menus feature original cocktails and traditional favorites. One can also find ultimate relaxation enjoying light fare and cold drinks at one of two swim-up bars. If you are in the mood to dine alone or with your family, our onsite Tierra Market has everything you need to create a meal in your room, or to prepared grilled favorites at one of our open BBQ areas. And we can always hand-deliver a delicious meal from our Room Service menu directly to you in your suite.
While on property enjoy a wide array of activities with something for everyone. Square off on our tennis courts or perhaps enjoy a pick-up game of basketball. On the beach, enjoy a game of volleyball or test your putting skills with a round of minature golf. For off-property excusrions, our knowledgeable concierge staff will help you book the perfect adventure.
- Golfing nearby
- Surfing/boogie boarding nearby
- Parasailing nearby
- Golf lessons available nearby
- Basketball on site
- Miniature golf on site
- Playground on site
- Tennis on site
- Volleyball on site
- Scuba diving nearby
- Snorkeling nearby
Recharge the body and mind in our signature Westin Heavenly Spa, including four individual treatment rooms, two couple's treatment rooms, four oceanfront thatch-roofed cabanas, and manicure and pedicure stations—in which to experience our comprehensive treatments.
Our spa menu includes a complete range of rejuvenating therapies, from full body regimens, which include gentle skin exfoliation, wraps, massage and custom facials, to specialized kids' treatments and signature Westin spa packages—all using premier spa products. With idyllic lighting and Mayan-themed ambiance, rejuvenation is the goal.
Also available are in-room spa treatments, beginning with the delivery of a personalized spa basket to your suite. Enjoy the CD of soothing music before and during your treatment and a variety of aromatherapy oils and sprays, allowing you to choose the ambiance for your experience.
Reservations are recommended and cancellation policies apply.
- Hot stone massage
- Deep tissue massage
- Detoxification wrap
- Number of treatment rooms 10
- Outdoor treatment areas
- Couples treatment rooms
- Massages on beach
- Manicures and pedicures
- Body wraps
- Body scrubs
- Aromatherapy treatments
- Sauna in spa
- Spa tub in spa
- Massages
- Body treatments
- Facial treatments
To make requests for specific accessibility needs, complete the "Special or Accessibility Requests" section of "Trip Preferences" when you book your hotel.
- Accessible bathroom
- Accessible path of travel
- Braille or raised signage
- In-room accessibility
The fine print for The Westin Lagunamar Ocean Resort Villas, Cancun
When you arrive
Check-in time starts at 4 PM
Minimum check-in age is 21
When you leave
Check-out time is 10 AM
How you can pay
Accepted at this hotel: American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, MasterCard, Visa
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
We should mention
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.


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BALTIMORE, Md. - The smells of coffee grounds and crisp paper fill the air. The shelves are stacked by the hundreds -- overflowing with ideologies and philosophies, comics and art -- and made by the hands that work here. The designs that fill the windows and counter are the product of an artist who is also a co-founder.
"A labor of love," Iris Kirsch it.
To the rest of Baltimore, this is Red Emma's.
The bookstore and coffeehouse is collectively owned by a number of workers -- now 14 - - and hosts events, discussions and operates on workplace democracy: the idea that workers can be their own bosses, engage in mature interaction and negotiate without a figurehead.
"I've been here for 38 years, and this is the best thing that's ever happened to Mt. Vernon," says Leroy Keltner, 68, a regular customer of the store in downtown Baltimore's Mt. Vernon district.
A tiny space that measures 800 square feet, Red Emma's is a place for thinkers, activists, coffee drinkers and the like. Any given weekday, 20 to 75 people frequent the business. More stream through on weekends, and often people stumble in for a cup of joe only to encounter political ideologies they never anticipated finding in a bookstore.
The workers, their history and their politics
They don't go by "employees" and certainly don't use the word "boss." They are "workers," says one of the eight original co-founders of Red Emma's, Kate Khatib. Four of those eight still work at the enterprise. Baltimore resident Khatib, 35, is one of them.
"Everyone who works behind the counter or volunteers their time has the potential to be an owner," Khatib explains.
Red Emma's started after former anarchist bookstore Black Planet Books in Baltimore's Fells Point district began losing business. Black Planet -- known as an infoshop, or community space -- operated in a similar way to Red Emma's, though Emma's does not "primarily identify as an anarchist bookstore," Khatib says.
She adds that the idea to create a place like Red Emma's formed six months after she moved to Baltimore and volunteered at Black Planet.
"We decided, 'This project isn't working, nobody ever comes here, we don't even want to really come here, let's shut this place down,' " Khatib says, speaking of the now-defunct Black Planet, which closed in 2003.
After brainstorming, in 2004, the eight Red Emma's co-founders and other volunteers opened in a better location in a house on 800 St. Paul Street. Today, Red Emma's stands not only as a bookstore and infoshop inspired by Black Planet, but also a coffeehouse and café.
Named after Emma Goldman, a feminist, anarchist and labor organizer during the first half of the 20th century, Red Emma's workers take pride in serving fair trade coffee, a menu of vegetarian and vegan foods and providing free computer access and wireless Internet for anyone who walks through their doors.
Because the collective is a closed shop, Red Emma's operates with the Industrial Workers of the World, and every worker belongs to the One Big Union, which the website describes as "union for all workers.
The store houses an impressive stock of books -- 6,500 to be exact -- on a tiny amount of shelf space. Though the books are mainly political and left-leaning, the genres range from historical fiction, poetry, graphic novels and social theory, to subjects that "most people know nothing about," Kirsch says.
That doesn't include the store's periodicals, radical pamphlets and self-published works.
"Every book on those shelves has been carefully chosen and curated," Khatib says.
Among the shelves, a book of Pablo Picasso's work sits next to a book by contemporary graffiti artist Banksy. Periodicals include "Mother Earth News," "Socialist Viewpoint" and "Bust." Karl Marx is featured as well as a Shi'ism portrait.
"Anything you could find in this bookstore you probably can order on Amazon," Khatib says. "What you're not going to get on Amazon is a bookseller who's going to talk with you about what you're trying to learn and then point you toward a set of books that are actually going to help you get there."
The business hosts a variety of "socially aware" and radical events that include film screenings, book talks, community meetings and political discussions. The store is covered in paraphernalia that promote rallies, boycotts, concerts and campaigns that align with Red Emma's ideologies and some ideologies workers don't agree with.
"Agreeing with our politics is not a prerequisite for patronizing our space," Khatib says.
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There aren't many that have agreed with the dismissal of wrestling from the Summer Olympics, and while many have voiced their displeasure, nobody has taken drastic action. That was until legendary Bulgarian wrestler Valentin Yordanov decided to return his gold medal from the Olympic Games in Atlanta.
The Bulgarian Olympic hero is currently the president of the Bulgarian wrestling federation, and is a 10-time World Champion as well as the gold medal winner from the 1996 Games. He is completely dismayed by IOC's decision to eliminate wrestling with the possibility of being replaced by a non-traditional Olympic event. Here is what he wrote in a letter to the president of IOC:
"As a sign of protest I am returning my gold medal, won at the Olympic Games in Atlanta in 1996, to the headquarters of the International Olympic Committee in Lausanne."
Yordanov went on to say the following:
"With this act I express my solidarity with the millions of athletes and fans of our sport who are condemning the recommendation of the IOC. Our sport is an integral part of the Olympic movement and one of the foundations of both the ancient and modern Olympics."
Bulgaria has a lot to lose if wrestling is eliminated. The country is 24th in the all-time Olympic medal count, with the bulk of its success on the mat. Bulgaria has won 16 gold medals in the Olympics. That's nearly a one third of their gold-medal count since the first Olympic Games in 1896. Bulgaria has competed in most of the Olympic competitions since its inception. Wrestling has been in an event in all the Games.
In addition to Yordanov's proteset, Bulgarian Greco-Roman wrestling coach national team coach Armen Nazarian is considering a hunger strike. Nazarian is a two-time wrestling champ for the country.
Probably the best line from Yordanov came at the expense of IOC president Jacques Rogge.
"He unreservedly united Russia, the United States and Iran for a single cause – saving the sport of wrestling, without which the Olympics will never be the same,"
Actions like Yordanov's, as well as the recent groundswell of support from others may play a major role in having wrestling reinserted into the Olympic lineup. However, it will more likely come down to dollars and cents, just as most decisions in this day and age.
Let's just replace wrestling with cup stacking.That way solo can be the official cup of the Olympics.
...and let's not forget dog dancing or poker, both of which have been tossed around as possible sports. I think I'll pass on the Olympics from now on.
When I first read about this I figured the IOC had joined with WA & CO and started to smoke legalized weed. Wrestling has BIBLICAL origins. WTF is going on?
It is unbelievable they would do this.The politics will ruin the games forever.They need to show more wrestling and add weight classes instead of reducing weight classes and showing a tape delayed match at 11:45pm on a Thursday night. USA wrestlers are in Iran right now competeing,the sports the best representation of the Olympic spirit.
wrestling is the most traditional sport in the olympics..they talk of money? its the cheapest sport in the world. A 10 dollar singlet and a mat you put down on the floor? no special equipment..it is impossible to loose money in wrestling but oh let get rid of it and keep ping pong? come on.. olympics is supposed to be about sport and brotherhood.. wrestlers are by far some of the fittest in the world and talk about brotherhood.they beat each other up then shake hands. keep it and get rid of some other lame excuse for a sport..
I am barking out about this ridiculous scandal they are attempting to do, take away WRESTLING ? WHAT ? PLEASE GIVE ME A BREAK.How do you think the OLYMPICS started & what was there biggest event from the beginning?WRESTLING THAT'S RIGHT. THIS IS PREPOSTEROUS HOW CAN YOU EVEN THINK OF SUCH AN ABSURD ACT? WAKE UP WRESTLING GOES BACK TO THE ROMAN GLADIATORS & YOU JUST WANT TO END IT> THINK REALLY HARD BEFORE MAKING THIS WRONG DECISION>
canceling wrestling from the Olympics is by far the #1 Dumb Ass thing I have heard of.... wake up you idiots and listen to the people....
I am a state champion, my father was as well. My son is expecting his first and my cousins all have titles and so on. Since I can remember, wrestling has been everywhere. Its the oldest form of hand to hand combat dating back in writing to the Trojans and Greeks ( who btw invented the Olympics)
Even today do you think we would have UFC without wrestling? Wait thats called boxing. I only watch the Olympics because of wrestling.
If the IOC is worried about money from sponsorships, I understand todays economy and mans greed. However, it takes viewers to make money right? If wrestling is removed I will never watch the Olympics again, and I will discourage anyone else from doing the same. I know at least a thousand wrestlers out there and thier families and so on. I will boycott the event. And i will use social media to do the same.
Its just ridiculous to think that you could remove the foundation and core of how the Olympics were created.
I cant believe how angry and offended I am.
Wrestlers are a deep brotherhood and are in evey school in America.
How is a young athlete going to fall in love with the sport now?
Bad idea this is. Watch out weight lifting will be next, to be replaced with beer pong.
Have a good day.
I wonder if it's their way of starting the ball rolling for not including MMA in the olympics.
Terrific, we have now gotten rid of a classic Olympic sport and will probably replace it with tiddly winks to appease the fat and flabby of the world. Frankly, I would like to see more of the so called minor sports in the Olympics and less of gymnastics which seems to have 47 different ways of doing the same thing over and over and over again. And after we have seen the 47 versions we then get to see them do the same thing while running around with ribbons. Geez!
Time to drop the Olympics. Best solution when an organization get too big and powerful that it begins to corrupt its foundation principals. Read: The lords of the rings: Power, money, and drugs in the modern Olympics by Vyv Simons for a small glimps of the corruption from the top of the IOC. I would look at revisement of all the sports through thier own governing body. Look at a new competitive time table for a presentation schedule(not 4 years). Then take them all and set up a new presentation format that is being headed by a different organizational philosophical structure. That would give each sport a chance to showcase thier athletes and competition and what it takes to be the best of each particular sport. Then take the package that would arrange all the events over a year and drop the Olympic (IOC) organization. By looking at all the events and what they provide to athletic competition and how different sports can logistically compliment each other. Reduce the high expense of the host cities and take more events to more people. For the IOC it is only about the $$$$ for 99% of the athletes it about the sport, overcoming the obstacles of thier sport and achieving the the best they can be, with the hopeful out come of being Champion that day.
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If you were too busy eating candy yesterday, you may have missed Woot's one-day deal on Energy's five-piece speaker setup. However, it's a new day and we have a new speaker deal—and this one adds in a few extra pieces for those wanting a larger setup.
We found Newegg selling the Onkyo SKS-HT540 7.1-Channel Speaker System for just $199.99. This offer is $150 off the manufacturer's $349.99 list price, and it even includes free shipping. However, to get that price, you're going to have to use the coupon code EMCJJNJ88 during your checkout process.
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Football is a role-playing game. That's how Chris Kluwe, the Minnesota Vikings punter and noted World of Warcraft and RPG fan, is approaching it. Each week in the NFL, ChrisWarcraft characterizes his upcoming game in terms of an MMO quest. We're going to chart his progress and see how fast he levels up.
After opening the first half 5-3, Chris Warcraft's guild got off to an 0-2 start in the season's second half. So it was back to grinding against low-level foes in PvP today.
Weekly Quest: Defend aging fort from rampaging Decepticons. Rewards - [6.25% exp, Lion Cloak; perk unlocked - Seven Days Free, Slidehalter]— Chris Kluwe (@ChrisWarcraft) November 11, 2012
And the outcome ...
Quest Complete. Reward: 6.25% exp, full Leo Armor; Perk unlocked - Enjoy The Bye; Achievement unlocked [Make A Tackle]— Chris Kluwe (@ChrisWarcraft) November 11, 2012
(Kluwe: 5 punts, average of 48.6 yards, one touchback, two inside the 20—and a tackle.)
Last week:
Weekly Quest: Acquire a Hawk Talon from Depressing Coffeeland. Rewards - [6.25% exp, Raincoat; Perk unlocked - Smells Like Team Spirit]— Chris Kluwe (@ChrisWarcraft) November 4, 2012
Result: QUEST FAILED (Kluwe, 3 punts, average of 48.3, long of 57.)
ChrisWarcraft has completed six quests and failed four so far. He will be AFK the next two weeks.


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FREDERICK, Md. - Frederick police say they expect traffic congestion during the funeral procession of local civil rights leader Lord Nickens.
They will be directing traffic Saturday afternoon in the city's north end between the International Community Church and Resthaven Memorial Gardens on U.S. 15.
Nickens died Jan. 4 at age 99. He was a longtime leader of the Frederick County NAACP.
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This certainly isn't the first and it wont be the last thread like this.
I am after some advice.
I purchased a Panasonic TZ5 camera 3 years ago after reading many positive reviews. The camera takes fantastic pictures outside, however inside it takes what can only be describes as the worst I have ever seen. Almost every picture of my children taken in low light conditions are surrounded by massive shadows. This is with the camera in full auto, or even in manual modes. We have tried it with the backlight on/off, flash on/auto/off and it makes little or no difference. Worse still to date stamp the photos you have to do this after the picture has been taken which then reduces the size & quality further!
Enough is enough
I am looking to replace this and will probably have between £200-£250 to spend.
Most of the photos we take are of the children so the camera needs to be able to take quick pictures, inside in low light & good light, and outside.
Essesntially as both my wife & I are novices we just want to point & press and have nice pictures.
I want to be able to set the camera up so that it automatically date stamps the photos as they are taken as apposed to having to go back through them all afterwards and add them.
Your advice would be greatly appreciated.


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Please PM me your console manufacture date on back, console type phat or slim, service you would like, and with any ?'s you may have.
XBOX 360 Flashing Service Pricing:
All phat XBOX 360 drives only $20 + return shipping
Slim Liteon DG-16D4S drives MXIC/WINBOND $35 + return shipping
If you send the whole console, which I suggest for slims to confirm the drive is working properly plus I have the proper tools to take apart your slim without scratching it or messing it up. Many people damage the ribbon cable on the faceplate which messes up the eject or power button or both.
Slim consoles made after August 2011 most likely have DG-16D5S or Hitachi. You can tell a hitachi by its tray.
Slim Liteon DG-16D5S $120 + return shipping Price includes $75 PCB part needed and only way to mod this drive, if you have a Hitachi DL10N add another $50 to price because it requires to purchase a Liteon DG-16D4S or 5S drive and replacing the PCB with the Xecuter PCB.
Phat Drive replacement service $60 + Shipping
Laser Replacement $20 for phat, $25 for slim
Also will put new motor ruberbands in for stuck drives usually fixes drives that get stuck on eject where you have to hit the top of the xbox to get it to open or leave a disc in at all times, but if you have this issue with your drive let me know.
XBOX 360 JTAG or R-JTAG service:
How do I know if my XBOX can be Jtagged???
~~Dashboard 7371 and lower (info can be found in console settings in dashboard, google if you dont know where to look)
~~Console MADE before Mid June 2009
~~NO updates have been done to the console since June/July 2009
JTAG any console that can be tagged $60 + return shipping
What you get with JTAG service
*All consoles are wired using transistor method. HDMI AUD Clamp fix wiring
Using Boxxdr's method for wiring --> http://forums.xbox-s...howtopic=719652
*R6T3 is bridged, this prevents any accidental official update that would ruin your JTAG
*Freeboot, daslaunch, Freestyle dash, XEXmenu, NXE2GoD installed(latest versions of all programs will be used) If you want this stuff installed you must send a hard drive or usb stick, whatever will always be plugged into the
*JTAG includes drive flash to latest firmware
R-JTAG is a new service offered for phat consoles that are way past the ability to JTAG or RGH1. RGH2 is horrible and unreliable. R-JTAG will solve that problem! You will have all the same features of JTAG or RGH with R-JTAG. R-JTAG is $100+ Return shipping. Price already includes the $40 modchip in it.
XBOX 360 Reset Glitch Hack (RGH) and DUAL NAND service:
Basically the same as JTAG service, but any console can be done. I will not RGH phat xenon or zephyr XBOX 360s, they have horrible boot times.
*Phat XBOX 360 RGH (CR Rev C) $70 + return shipping (want CR 3 lite + $10)
*Slim Trinity RGH $70 + return shipping (CR REV C)
*Slim Corona RGH $80 + return shipping (CR 3 lite) If you have a v3 or v4 Corona made around Jan 2012 or later there could be an additional $20 charge for more PCBs such as 4GB read kit and POST fix adapter
*add QSB $10 (if you want ability to easily hook up programmer in future)
**Free drive flash on phat consoles, slims with liteon DG-16D4S + $20 for kamikaze & drive flash, if you have a DG-16D5S I can put in a unlock D4S PCB for $45 instead of paying $75 for xecuters PCB is not need for no XBOX Live. If you have hitachi it would be $75 for the drive swap to a D4S + kamikaze
***DUAL NAND Xecuter DemoN +$70 to service includes DemoN part($50+SH part) and install.
******Freeboot installed to NAND --> daslaunch, Freestyle dash, XEXmenu, NXE2GoD installed(latest versions of all programs will be used) If you want this stuff installed you must send a hard drive or usb stick, whatever will always be plugged into the system
You cover shipping both ways on any service. I always ask that you just send the same it cost for you to ship to me or if sending with UPS or Fedex, you can send a prepaid return shipping label.
You can ship me your whole console or only your drive. JTAG service you must send your whole console + hard drive or USB stick to be configured for dashlaunch and install other software. Send a USB stick or DVD-R or CD-R to send your nand backup files on.
Please post in this thread if you are interested in service. You can also PM me, which is the best way to get the fastest response.
Payments can be sent in form of concealed cash, money order or paypal.
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Allowance trading needs oversight, but don't overdo it.
to take enforcement action against Amaranth even though Amaranth's activity was in the futures markets. FERC argued Amaranth's activities related to the NYMEX natural gas futures contract adversely impacted the physical markets because natural gas futures contract prices serve as a significant benchmark for prices in physical natural gas. FERC's action has made it difficult for market participants to understand where FERC's exclusive jurisdiction ends and the CFTC's exclusive jurisdiction begins. 8 Worse, it's created in-fighting between the two agencies. 9
The Feinstein-Snowe bill runs the risk of enabling the same turf battle to occur among the CFTC, FERC and the EPA related to emissions-allowance trading. First, FERC's expansive interpretation of its enforcement authority might cause it to believe that any emissions-allowance manipulation is sufficiently connected to wholesale power or natural gas to give FERC jurisdiction. Second, notwithstanding a provision stating that the bill would not abrogate the CFTC's jurisdiction, the bill still would give the EPA authority over markets that have long been within the exclusive jurisdiction of the CFTC ( i.e. , futures). For example, the Chicago Climate Exchange and NYMEX already offer emissions allowance futures, options and swaps contracts subject to CFTC oversight. Third, the bill does not make the EPA's jurisdiction exclusive. The Senators might want concurrent jurisdiction to ensure no manipulation slips through the cracks. However, to remove the potential confusion and wasted compliance costs created by dueling agencies, it would be more productive to make it clear that only one agency has anti-manipulation authority over the emissions-trading markets. That agency should be the CTFC. Which leads to the next question: Does the EPA have the expertise to enforce the law? Again the answer is no. The EPA has substantive expertise on environmental issues and the SO 2 allowance program it administers. However, understanding environmental compliance is only one piece of the puzzle. Understanding how markets work is at least as important, and the EPA hasn't proven itself particularly apt in this regard. The CFTC appears to be better equipped to regulate the emissions trading markets. It understands the defined markets ( i.e. , real-time, forward, futures, and options), and is experienced with the trading platforms on which allowances trade ( e.g., NYMEX, CCX), including as a regulator of SO 2 futures and derivatives trading today. The CFTC has an enforcement staff that could be trained to cover U.S. GHG emissions-allowance trading, while the EPA does not. The CFTC also has cooperation agreements with foreign regulators that would help address the international nature of the emerging carbon markets. Finally, the CFTC is familiar with at least some of the industries that will be covered, including the energy sector. So bringing the CFTC up to speed appears to be the easiest, most logical solution.
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Time-of-use (TOU) pricing might seem like the ultimate solution to ensure electric vehicle charging loads won't overburden the grid. But will TOU rates guide drivers' behavior when it's time to...
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to be capable of demand response, charging off-peak, detecting price signals and communicating vehicle information," says Duvall. "There are near-term objectives but there's a long-term vision that the auto industry and the utility industry have to really work together to support."
There's some debate on whether the plug or the car itself is the communication lynchpin. Communicating directly with the car requires utilities to enter a whole new type of customer interface. Making the EVSE the hub requires communications with smart meters, home-area networks and other charging stations.
"Frankly, in the long term it'll probably be a little bit of both," Rowand says. "By definition the car will be smart. The Chevy Volt out of the gate will be smarter than any appliance in the house today. The question is whether it's easier to use a smart plug to achieve the utility goals."
Networking through the EVSE makes a lot of sense to utilities. It's just one more step in the smart grid already envisioned. In the short term, most utilities see the primary value of EVs in the context of managing charge. Just being able to control when and how quickly cars are charged will allow utilities to shape the transportation load. But keeping tabs on vehicles in real time would offer more sophisticated data to better predict load requirements. For example, the utility could know that an EV 100 miles from home and low on juice soon would have to plug in somewhere for a fast charge.
Automakers have been communicating with vehicles for years—GM's OnStar being the best-known system. Mike Tinskey, manager of vehicle electrification and infrastructure at Ford, says that rather than communicating directly with vehicles, utilities could piggyback off the carmaker's wireless stream.
"We believe a better way to do this is a bridging action, to have our servers talk to the utility servers," he says. "This really simplifies a complex or a fragmented market for us."
Ford, which has been in a technology partnership with Microsoft for several years, envisions using the Hohm platform to bridge the gap between utilities and EVs.
"Microsoft could actually talk to a utility that has no smart meters," Tinskey says. "It knows through that linkage that a vehicle in a given area shouldn't even try to talk to a smart meter because it doesn't exist. But even more importantly, it would inform the driver of a tiered rate structure for that area. If you go to Northern California, where PG&E has deployed a tremendous amount of smart meters, and is considering an electric vehicle rate and other rate structures that may change hourly, then the driver needs to have that linkage as well, server to server."
In a sense, the carmaker becomes a service provider to the utility, tracking the EV's location and status. Ford has no plans of charging for such services.
"We both need something out of the relationship," Tinskey says. "They provide us with all of their rate information and the feeds, and in turn we provide them with information about the electric vehicle and its charge


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The increasing demand for wireless data bandwidth and the emergence of LTE and LTE Advanced standards pushes radio-frequency (RF) IC designers to develop devices with higher levels of integrated RF functions, meeting more and more stringent specification levels. The substrates on which those devices are manufactured play a major role in achieving that level of performance.
Everybody's talking about it, but just what is DFM? According to various EDA company websites, design for manufacturing can be: generation of yield optimized cells; layout compaction; wafer mapping optimization; planarity fill; or, statistical timing among other definitions. Obviously, there is very little consensus. For me, DFM is what makes my job hard: Characterizing it, and developing tools for it, is the most important item on my agenda.
In nanometer designs, the number of single vias, and the number of via transitions with minimal overlap, can contribute significantly to yield loss. Yet doubling every via leads to other yield-related problems and has a huge impact on design size. While there is still concern over of how many vias can be fixed without rerouting and without creating DRC violations, the Calibre via doubling tool can identify via transitions and recommend areas for second via insertion without increasing area.
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I recently received the Pension File for James E. Shannon and sorted it by date and created an outline of the file. This is what is included.
James E. Shannon Civil War Pension File
File begins with The National Archives Soldier's Certificate card.
No. 817578
Veteran James E. Shannon
Rank Private
Service Co C 2 Ark Vol Cav
CAN No. 16849 BUNDLE NO. 47
23 Dec 1890 Soldier's Application Declaration for Invalid Pension
This is the first time James applies for a pension. He states he is 55 years old and ¾ unable to do his job as a farmer due to being crippled. Document provides his military service information. James signed this document. This is two pages long.
15 June 1891 Military Service Slip
Slip lists his military service information for the Bureau of Pensions.
16 June 1891 War Department Record and Pension Division Slip
Slip states James E. Shannon was enrolled in the military May 16, 1863 and M.G. (?) Aug 20, 1865
24 June 1891 Surgeon's Certificate
This document is two pages long and states James E. Shannon was an Applicant for Original Pension Claim 975223. Date of Examination June 24, 1891. States his current post office is High Prairie, MO. Cause of disability is described. A brief statement about how the injury was received. James stated it occurred about 17 years ago making it around 1874. A full description of the exam is given. It is stated he is entitled to a 10/18 rating for the disability.
12 Dec 1891 Affidavit of Claimant
Two page statement given about James E. Shannon's military service. Affidavit created in Webster County, Missouri.
30 April 1892 General Affidavit
Two page affidavit created in Webster County, Missouri explaining his accident and resulting disability.
30 Sept 1892 Miscellaneous Slips for Pension
Lists James E. Shannon's name, current post office, service information, enlistment, discharge and pension application filing dates. Two pages.
27 Mar 1895 Department of Interior Bureau of Pensions
Three page document stating a reduction of pension is to be issued. James E. Shannon will not receive a rate higher than $8. Page 2 states a rate of $12 per month was in effect as of Dec 26, 1890. This was approved Oct 20, 1892. Page 3 states his official reduction to $8 per month.
27 Mar 1895 Return Receipt
6 April 1895 Return Receipt
24 April 1895 Affidavit
Affidavit of W.A. Martin, aged 54 years, resident of Marshfield vouching for James E. Shannon.
26 April 1895 Affidavit
Affidavit of Joseph T. Moore, aged 55 years, resident of Marshfield, vouching for James E. Shannon.
29 April 1895 Cover for Affidavits-Files by Claimant
Cover for the affidavits dated 24 and 26 April 1895.
14 Mar 1897 Medical Affidavit
Three page medical affidavit of Dr. M. Highfill of Marshfield, Webster County, State of Missouri.
4 May 1898 Department of the Interior Bureau of Pensions
Questionnaire about James's marriage and children. Provides wife's name, marriage date and place and children's names and dates of birth.
28 Feb 1907 Declaration for Pension
Two pages, a cover and Declaration page identifying James E. Shannon and his military service. Describes his person and occupation. Lists places he lived after the Civil War. Lists two witnesses vouching for James E. Shannon, A.S. Morton and W.M. Morton, both Marshfield residents.
15 July 1907 Act of February 6, 1907 Slip
Slip, envelope and Reissue document authorizing the pension rate to go up to $15 per month. Also includes a page listing his military service.
17 July 1907 War Department, Adjutant General's Office Commissioner of Pensions Slip
Slip describes James E. Shannon's person, military service and birth place.
29 Aug 1907 Statement of James E. Shannon
Statement of James E. Shannon regarding his date of birth.
16 July 1910 Declaration for Pension
Another form outlining the person of James E. Shannon, his military service, residences with two witnesses S. A. Shelton and J.P. Smith, residents of Marshfield.
11 Aug 1910 Increase Act of February 6, 1907
Document issuing an increase of pension pay to $20 per month.
20 May 1912 Declaration for Pension
Another form outlining the person of James E. Shannon, his military service, residences with two witnesses J. P. Smith and Fred D. Shelton.
22 May 1912 Reissue Act of May 11, 1912
Document issuing an increase of pension pay to $30 per month.
14 June 1912 Claim for Pension Slip with Two Miscellaneous Slips
10 Oct 1912 Letter to James E. Shannon
Letter asking for proof of birth date and age.
16 Oct 1912 Letter to from Smith and Shelton Attorneys at Law
Affidavit regarding James E. Shannon and proving his age.
2 June 1913 Pensioner Dropped Slip three pages
Slips indicating the death of James E. Shannon and the end of his pension payments.
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WASHINGTON - D.C. Police Chief Cathy Lanier thinks the nation has come a long way with school security during the past decade despite the horrible tragedy in Connecticut.
"I think nationwide, government has done a lot of things to try and ensure that schools are safe," Lanier tells News Channel 8. "School security measures over the past decade have been pretty robust around the country. And even in this case, there was school security that had the doors locked. You know, ten years ago, that wouldn't have been the case."
Police in Connecticut say the gunman at Sandy Hook Elementary shot through the security system to enter the school.
"Nothing is foolproof," says Lanier.
She says the goal should be to "try to minimize any harm that comes from bad things that do happen."
The nation's other goal: "for all of us to look at what are the things that we can do in terms of government action, to make schools safer," Lanier says.
Lanier says she's glad the D.C. Police Department has a good relationship with D.C. schools.
She says there is a larger presence of school resource officers at area schools, which she says is reassuring to students and parents.
The increased number of police in schools also provides more opportunities for officers to talk with students.
"Just answer the kids questions if they have questions," Lanier says. "I think that's really important."
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Pioneer Adds Bluetooth-Streaming, 3D-Ready Receivers
Following in Sony's footsteps, Pioneer has begun adding HDMI 1.4 (and, by proxy, support for 3D video) to their new AVRs. Starting with the 5.1 VSX-520-K and -820-K, Pioneer looks to be supporting HDMI 1.4 and 3D from the bottom up. Expect more powerful, feature packed, 7.1 AVRs to follow. [Electronic House]
Manufacturers Introduce Low-end 3D Projectors
Optoma, Viewsonic, and Acer have all announced low-end 3D front-projectors. All models beam in 720p or XGA resolutions and support NVIDIA 3D Vision. It's not clear how they will handle the 3D Blu-ray spec, if at all.
Sony, CBS Open "3D Experience"
Still trying to figure this whole 3D thing out? Want to do it in the lap of sinful luxury? Sony and CBS Studios will be "The Sony 3D Experience" showcase of 3D research and technology at the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, NV. Interested in making the 3D gamble? [Electronic House]
Who will buy the first Panasonic 3D TV?
Can't imagine someone shaking a new 3D LCD over their head like an iPhone or latest gaming console? Best Buy and Panasonic are hoping someone will. On March 10 at a Best Buy store in Manhattan, executives from both companies will cut the ceremonial ribbon on 3D TV sales and someone will buy the very first Panasonic 3D TV. Don't expect Black Friday lines (or prices), but there may be cake. [CNET]
Samsung 3D TVs Now Shipping
Don't need the hubbub of a ribbon-cutting ceremony and half-melted ice cream cake? Skip the Best Buy & Panasonic event next week and head over to your local Sears store to pick up the Samsung UN46C7000 3D LED LCD for only $2599.99. Go ahead and grab that Lands End cardigan you've been eying while you're at it. [Electronic House]
Samsung 3DTVs Eyes-on"
Want to see that Samsung 3D set in action before dropping your hard earned money? Outside of relying on Sears for a properly configured floor display (I worked at Sears in college, don't hold your breath). [Engadget]
3D without the Glasses
Nobody wants to wear those funky glasses while watching 3D. Well, maybe you won't have to. Engineers at Cebit IT are showing a new type of screen that projects a 3D image towards the viewer's eyes so glasses aren't required. [PC World]
Where's the 3D Content?
As manufacturers introduce 3D-capable TVs, they are facing a major problem: there's not a lot of 3D content out there. The New York Times says the same problem occurred when HDTVs were first introduced. [The New York Times]


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New Jacksonville Jaguars coach Gus Bradley has turned to a former colleague for his first hire—maybe his most important one.
Bradley hired Miami Hurricanes offensive coordinator Jedd Fisch to the same position Saturday, charging him with remodeling one of the league's worst offenses.
The Jaguars ranked 29th in the league in total offense this season, slightly better than their last-place finish in 2011.
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[QUOTE=kennyo7;4501027] I doubt many Pats fans today remember the days of Tommy Hodson, Dick MacPherson, Victor Kiam or the Lisa Olson incident with Zeke Mowatt.[/QUOTE]
Is this a joke? The Lisa Olsen incident occurred in 1990 just a few years after women reporters were allowed to enter an NFL locker room. A few players accused her of being a 'looker' who was there to look at naked men while not interviewing anyone. They then harassed her (mostly Mowatt) and it created a firestorm. Rightly so, although over 20 years ago people weren't as sensitive to sexual harassment issues as they are today. I, and each one of my friends, remember that, as well as Hodson, Kiam, and hell, even before that with Rod Rust and Billy Sullivan.
Now get off your high horse because your proud organization had it's own Olsen incident, [U]not even two years ago[/U]. Ines Sainz ring any bells?
Talk about a pfail post.:rolleyes: What a load of crap.
That chick and how she was treated by your organization is a major stain on your franchise that most of your current fair weathered fans don't even remember.[/QUOTE]
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The color purple is great for wedding invitations since each shade is versatile and can be paired with many different color combinations. Whether your wedding colors are eggplant, violet, orchid, or a lovely lilac, sending out invitations that have timeless accents like monogram or thermography is sure to leave your guests wanting more. Read More
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