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Substrate vendors offer a range of fine art media. These products are manufactured to withstand the high-quality, archival needs of fine art printers. Below is a selection of companies that offer media in this segment of the market, which complements the Target Chart that ran in the September issue of Digital Output.
3A Composite�s Fome-Cor Acid-Free is comprised of white extruded polystyrene foam with cr�me-colored acid-free paper facers for conservation mounting and framing. INFO# 100
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Agfa Pitman provides fine art media from Epson, InteliCoat, and Sihl brands for fine art printing.
Aurora Specialty Textiles Group, Inc. offers quality canvas for art reproduction, portrait and decor applications; and is compatible with latex, solvent, and UV-curable print technologies. INFO# 102
Brand Management Group (BMG) distributes Kodak media, which offers a larger color gamut and higher d-max for greater accuracy, depth, and detail. The Kodak Wide Format Inkjet Media line is licensed to BMG and available through its worldwide distributor network. INFO# 104
Canon U.S.A., Inc. fine art media enables paintings and digital art to reproduce superbly. It is available in a variety of styles including canvas and velvet. INFO# 106
DaVinci Technologies offers a selection of fine art materials ranging from canvas, photo paper, and art paper in various finishes to liquid laminates to protect fine art prints. INFO# 107
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DigiFab Systems offers a range of inkjet printable fabric products compatible with a variety of inks and inkjet printers. INFO# 109
With artistic demands and creative needs in mind, EnCore Products develops a rigid substrate category of foam boards featuring unique surfaces�EnCore Fine Art Boards. INFO# 111
Epson offers several fine art papers to meet the needs of artists and photographers who require a variety of media surfaces for their professional work. INFO# 112
Fisher Textiles is a full-stock supplier of various artist canvases for digital printing. It carries products compatible for UV-curable, latex, solvent, and aqueous systems in grand and wide format widths. INFO# 113
Folex Group manufactures a range of specially coated papers and canvas cloth suitable for fine art, photo, and lifestyle printing. The range includes fine art 310gsm papers, cotton and polycotton canvas grades, and photo paper. Coated materials are available for pigment, latex, and eco/solvent inks. INFO# 115
Hahnem�hle, the industry leader of fine art inkjet paper, produces premium quality, acid-free, archival papers in a variety of weights and surface textures. INFO# 117
Hexacomb�s Falconboard is ideally suited for wide format, digital, and screenprinting applications. Made from renewable wood fibers and a honeycomb paper core, Falconboard offers ideal visual aesthetics for fine art reproduction. INFO# 118
Hewlett-Packard�s (HP�s) broad portfolio of large format printing media, including high-quality photo paper and canvas substrates for fine art applications, are designed together with original HP inks and printers for optimal image quality, consistency, and reliability. INFO# 120
Ilford is a leading developer and manufacturer of professional quality media for inkjet printing, graphic arts, and color photographic processes. INFO# 122
Innova Art Ltd.�s line of fine art digital printing products include FibaPrint, photo, fine art, and eco-solvent papers, available in cut sheets and rolls up to 60 inches wide. Innova also offers internationally recognized canvas, new Innova Art Cards, and the patented JetMaster Display System. INFO# 123
InteliCoat�s Magicl�e brand of digital fine art and photo media feature archival characteristics, superior color accuracy, extraordinary printing quality, and image permanence. INFO# 124
KAPCO Graphic Products offers 100 percent cotton canvas, waterproof poly/cotton blend canvas, matte poly/cotton blend canvas, gloss poly/cotton blend canvas, water-resistant polyester fiber fabric, and water-resistant flame retardant polyester knit fabric. INFO# 125
Kernow Coatings offers artist quality paper at a decorative art paper price. Available in a velvet smooth and textured finish, both yield excellent print quality and color off mild- and eco-solvent printers. INFO# 126
LexJet Corporation�s Sunset line of fine art paper, fiber-based photo paper, gloss and satin photo paper, canvas, and solvent/UV-curable media offers print shops the versatility and depth to tackle any fine art, photo, or d�cor project. LexJet�s Sunset line comes in a variety of sheet and roll sizes up to 60 inches wide. LexJet is also the exclusive distributor of Fredrix Print Canvas. INFO# 127
MACtac Graphic Products offers both media and overlaminate for fine art. IMAGin DecoSatin DA012 is an interior pressure-sensitive fabric media that produces vibrant graphics for upscale interior wall graphic projects. Multiple offerings in the company�s PERMACOLOR overlaminate film portfolio provide protection of fine art offerings against abrasion and moisture. INFO# 128
McGrann Digital�s fine art media products are available in roll and sheet sizes for professional photographers and artist reproductions. INFO# 129
Moab Paper by Legion offers a full range of quality inkjet papers from 100 percent cotton to a variety of metallic papers. Originating in Moab, UT, the company provides the value of a major brand wrapped in the intimacy of a rural culture. INFO# 130
Monadnock Paper Mills, Inc. offers substrates for digital reproduction of fine art prints and photographs. Alkaline pH and buffered for longevity, these papers are ultra clean, dimensionally stable, and exhibit a level surface for exquisite print results. INFO# 131
Museo Fine Art substrates are manufactured to archival standards with all products being 100 percent cotton, internally buffered, and containing no optical brighteners. INFO# 132
Nazdar SourceOne�s ImageStar Photo Paper is a matte paper designed for premium performance on solvent printers. Specialized barrier coating maximizes color gamut and shadows for outstanding imaging. INFO# 133
Neschen Americas offers a variety of textiles, photo paper, and adhesive fabric for fine art applications. Monet Canvas is its premium textile for art reproductions, museum displays, and interior decorating. INFO# 134
Pacific Coast Fabrics stocks numerous textiles for fine art applications. Ranging from traditional artist canvases to specialty textured surface fabrics. It also offers high-quality light box fabrics for artists working with images that require illumination. INFO# 135
Perception Wide Format Media�s Genesis AQ Canvas is a moderately textured canvas that features a bright white surface. It dries quickly and delivers excellent color gamut and d-max. Flexible by design, this portfolio provide a worry free stretching experience. INFO# 137
Permalite Inc. celebrates over 15 years of offering fine art media. Today it is one of the leading manufacturers supplying high quality to renowned brands, OEMs, and local private label distributers. INFO# 138
The PremierArt Generations family line of fine art papers and canvas incorporates Premier Imaging�s breakthrough Advanced Coating eXtrusion technology yielding the highest quality media in the market today. INFO# 139
Qu� Media offers a variety of canvas, fabric, and non-woven textiles that are coated matte, satin, and gloss for use with aqueous, eco-solvent, latex, and UV printers. Being a coater with its own weaving factory; Qu� Media has full control of the products to keep consistency high and costs low. INFO# 141
Roland DGA Corporation fine art media includes canvas, paper, and photo paper options, which are premium products that are tested and profiled for Roland inkjet printers and printer/cutters. INFO# 143
Sihl offers one of the most complete lines of inkjet canvas in the market today, including multiple finishes, thread patterns, textures, white points, and archival qualities to support every printer platform, project requirement, and price structure. INFO# 144
Top Value Fabrics offers specialty textiles for upscale display applications and fine art reprints. This media provides outstanding color consistency, excellent image sharpness, and a wide color gamut. INFO# 145
Ultraflex Systems, Inc. provides True Canvas Gicl�e 65/35 -11oz polyester cotton blend canvas with an acrylic-gesso top coat. MultiTex C220 - 6.5oz is a multi-purpose canvas at a great price point. FabriTac - adhesive-backed, repositionable fabric is another option for fine art. INFO# 146
Verseidag seemee US offers several canvas/fine art reproduction substrates depending on output, texture, and finish requirements. Products include Insight Light or Heavy, Flash, and 3P Country Cotton. INFO# 147
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When I am on my own, I focus on doing the things I like but often have to skip over for the sake of the group. Make sure you slow down and take in the details and the wonder of each park...look up, look down, read everything.
I just booked my first solo trip to WDW. I go about every other year with my wife and daughter, but have the opportunity this labor day weekend to go it alone. I'll be there for two days with a park hopper....staying off property so I could justify the expense with the wifey. We usually go commando...even visiting all four parks in one day once (that was quite a long day!)
Any tips or suggestions for a first time soloist? I'm thinking of a day in MK and then hitting all the new/renovated attractions in the other parks on the other day.
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When I am on my own, I focus on doing the things I like but often have to skip over for the sake of the group. Make sure you slow down and take in the details and the wonder of each park...look up, look down, read everything.
You can get a lot more done solo, if you have a good touring plan that is. There are quite a few single rider lines, which are usually walk on, like Test Track and Everest. I went Labor Day weekend last year, and the Magic Kingdom was open until 3 am, so that may be something to think about, you could get a lot done in one day with park hours that late. I agree with GalPal, when solo you can really slow down and soak in the details. Have a good trip!
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Thanks for the responses. I'll be getting in around noon on Sept. 4th and leaving around 10 a.m. on Sept. 7th. Definitely will be taking in some of the sites I've learned from listening to WDW Radio.
Yes . . . solo trip. I would take the time to do some serious DSI work, myself. Those things that I always get yanked through or out of like "One Man's Dream."
One suggestion for your arrival day would be to get some Disney Magic by stolling around Downtown Disney in the late afternoon, then take the boat launch over to Port Orleans from DD and go catch the YeeHaw Bob show over at the lounge at the Port.
On the first day, I'd probably explore the studios, jump on a few attractions and get an early lunch at the Tune In Lounge. The bartenders are talkative (well, before the lunch crowd starts showing up and using the lounge as the waiting area), and you can get the Prime Time menu in a kitschey lounge atmosphere.
On the E Ticket attractions, the Single Rider line will be like your own dream Fastpass!
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Gay marriage supporters declare victory in R-74on November 6, 2012 @ 4:10 pm (Updated: 5:26 am - 11/8/12 )
With slightly more than half of expected ballots tallied Tuesday night, R-74 entered Wednesday with 52 percent of the vote, compared to 48 percent for those opposed. When the ballot count was released Wednesday evening, the percentage remained unchanged.
"This is a clear win," Washington United for Marriage Campaign Manager Zach Silk said in a statement. "We have run the numbers every which way, and we can now confidently say that we have won. This is an historic day for Washington, an historic day for our country and, most of all, for families across the state who have dreamed of this day and the wedding celebrations to come."
The group opposed to R-74, Preserve Marriage Washington, said the campaign was still too close to call.
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The measure asked Washingtonians to approve or reject a state law legalizing same-sex marriage that lawmakers passed earlier in the year. That law was signed by Gov. Chris Gregoire, but has been on hold pending the outcome of the election.
The road to gay marriage in Washington state began several years ago.
A year after the state's gay marriage ban was upheld by the state Supreme Court, the state's first domestic partnership law passed in 2007, granting couples about two dozen rights, including hospital visitation and inheritance rights when there is no will. It was expanded a year later, and then again in 2009, when lawmakers completed the package with the so-called "everything but marriage" bill that was ultimately upheld by voters later that same year.
This year, after lawmakers passed the law allowing gay marriage, Preserve Marriage gathered enough signatures for a referendum.
If voters uphold the law, gay couples could start picking up their marriage certificates and licenses from county auditor offices Dec. 6, a day after the election is certified. However, because Washington state has a three-day waiting period, the earliest the certificate could be signed, making the marriage valid, is Dec. 9.
"The reality is, if we could pass this thing, we have young people all over this country they're going to wake up knowing that they're going to be fully recognized. Their relationships are going to be validated and they're going to be a part of an institution that everyone else is a part of," said Lacey All, R-74 campaign chair.
The law does not require religious organizations or churches to perform marriages, and does not subject churches to penalties if they don't marry gay or lesbian couples.
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Richard Bloom, of California's 50th district, proposed a bill that would end shows featuring captive marine animals. Destinations like SeaWorld would only be able to keep orcas in captivity for research, rescue and rehabilitation purposes. The bill also forbids these attractions from breeding in captivity or importing/exporting orcas. The orcas held in captivity would have to eventually be released back into the wild.
The bill is merely the latest step in the controversial practice of keeping orcas in captivity. The documentary Blackfish, which I discussed back in December, continues to put pressure on shares of SeaWorld. The movie discusses the dangers of holding whales in captivity and how it led to the death of SeaWorld trainer Dawn Brancheau in 2010. The movie, which gained viewers after being aired on CNN and Netflix ( (NFLX)), also caused musicians to pull out of performances at the SeaWorld parks.
Shares of SeaWorld are up more than 17% in 2014 after reporting strong third quarter and preliminary full year earnings. In the third quarter, the company reported a 3% increase in revenue after seeing per user revenue increase. For the full year, the company sees revenue hitting a company record of $1.46 billion. The company cited strong performance from SeaWorld properties in San Diego and Orlando as key growth drivers.
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Since Hillary Clinton's visit to Montreal on March 18, Montrealers are convinced that we were in the presence of the next President of the United States. She was her usual, poised self, inspiring with her thoughts, and reassuring with her experience and knowledge. Most polls that make it to Canadian media indicate strong support for Hillary against all potential Republican challengers. So, what can stop her from becoming the first female President of the United States?
For one thing, it is likely that she will face a heavily funded Republican Party and also endure a barrage of attacks ranging from the scandals associated with Bill Clinton's presidency to the events in Benghazi. Considering the criticisms by more hawkish GOP members like Senator John McCain on Obama's foreign policies, it will not be long before Hillary's tenure as Secretary of State is associated with such criticisms.
It is clear that the Republicans expect to win both Houses in the 2014 midterm elections, leaving the 2016 victory over the White House as their next target. While factions such as the Tea Party and Libertarians get most of the media's attention, it is likely that the GOP is already planning to support a more moderate standard bearer to challenge Mrs. Clinton in 2016. With New Jersey Governor Chris Christie embroiled in the Bridgegate scandal, the name of former Florida Governor Jeb Bush is already beginning to surface.
The Republican brand has taken a beating in recent years—the Bush Presidency ended poorly and the party seems out of the mainstream on issues such as gay marriage, abortion and immigration reform—and was also decisively beaten by Obama in 2008 and 2012. However, in recent months Republicans in congress have reached deals with their Democratic colleagues and compromised on a budget to avoid another government shutdown. This illustrates a willingness to adopt more moderate positions, which can only help the Republican presidential nominee of 2016.
It may not be as dramatic as "Mr. Smith goes to Washington," but Hillary Clinton's conference at the Montreal Board of Trade Leadership Series on Tuesday had all the trappings of someone on the move towards the big prize in Washington. Unlike Bill Clinton, Al Gore, Nicholas Sarkozy, Tony Blair, and Rudy Giuliani, who participated in the Series after their active political careers, Mrs. Clinton was seen as a "leader with a future." Will she or will she not run in 2016?
The event attracted over 4,000 patrons as well as the three major Québec political party leaders, who interrupted their election campaign to listen to Secretary Clinton, whom most of the attendees hoped will be the next President of the U.S.A. She won over the room with her presence, garnering a standing ovation before she even spoke. The conference was composed of an address given by Mrs. Clinton followed by a question and answer session.
In her speech, she spoke about women's issues and the impact of integrating women into the economy, illustrating how studies show a marked increase in a country's GDP if women are fully integrated and become active economic participants. It is clear that her work in philanthropy will continue to be focused on helping women in all spheres of human activity. Needless to say, her message was well received by the audience.
During the Q and A session two women, Mrs. Clinton, and the CEO of GazMétro, Sophie Brochu, spoke at length about economic issues, covering topics such as paid maternity leave in the U.S., relations between Canada and the U.S., the crisis in Ukraine, and civic engagement. The discussion was undoubtedly inspiring for many in the room.
John Kerry, the longtime Democratic U.S. senator representing Massachusetts from 1985 until this week, was confirmed on Tuesday as the next secretary of state. He assumes the post today, and has some pretty big shoes, or heels, to fill after Hillary Rodham Clinton's tenure.
What does this mean for Latin American affairs? What change awaits U.S. foreign policy?
Not much.
Based on observations from well-placed State Department sources and Kerry's nearly four-hour confirmation hearing, however, there are a few hints of what's to come.
First, Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs Roberta Jacobson will stay on, according to my sources. This is good news, given her masterful dexterity in bureaucratic and congressional machinations and cross-agency management—notably regarding counternarcotic efforts—in addition to her regional expertise. However, her office could become savvier with using U.S. media to present policy positions to American audiences. Not only does the United States need to win the hearts and minds of those abroad, it needs to bolster support for policies at home.
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton emphasized deepening business ties and promoting innovation in a speech to Brazil's National Confederation of Industry (CNI) on Monday. Clinton had traveled to the capital city of Brasilia for a two-day visit following her participation over the weekend in the Summit of the Americas meeting in Cartagena, Colombia.
In her remarks before the CNI, Clinton noted that last year trade between the U.S. and Brazil reached $75 billion, and that Brazilian investment in the U.S. now stands at $15.5 billion. She also praised Brazil for undergoing inclusive economic growth in recent years, saying the country "has ascended to the world stage as an emerging economic dynamo, lifting millions of Brazilians into the middle class while maintaining and improving democratic institutions."
However, she said the U.S. and Brazil could do much more. "I believe that the opportunities and potential for greater investment, trade, growth and jobs is only now being tapped," she said. Specifically, Clinton pointed to private-sector innovation as a key element of the bilateral relationship between the U.S. and Brazil, yet she also emphasized a role for government, which she said "can work closely with business leaders to create the conditions [for innovation to] take hold." In particular, the secretary mentioned a double taxation treaty, a bilateral investment treaty and a future free-trade agreement.
Beyond the CNI speech, the secretary met yesterday morning with the new head of Petrobras, Maria das Gracas Foster and led the U.S. delegation for the third U.S.-Brazil Global Partnership Dialogue. The Global Partnership Dialogue builds upon previously-reached agreements in the areas of development and education cooperation and global political and economic issues.
Today, she and President Dilma Rousseff speak at the First Annual High-Level Meeting of the Open Government Partnership (OGP). The OGP, launched eight months ago by President Rousseff and President Barack Obama, includes 42 countries that have pledged to prevent corruption, promote transparency and devise ways to harness technology to empower citizens.
Top stories this week are likely to include: the World Bank presidency goes to a vote; Secretary Clinton in Brazil; Repsol proposes talks with CFK; Chávez authorized for 90-day leave; and the possibility of progress in drug-related violence.
World Bank Presidency: With Colombia's José Antonio Ocampo withdrawing his candidacy over the weekend, the contest for the next president of the World Bank is a two-person race. A vote is scheduled for today to decide between the two remaining candidates: the United States' Jim Yong Kim and Nigeria's Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala. Despite Brazil's call recently for the BRICS nations to rally behind one candidate, pay attention to which candidate the developing economies will cast their vote. AQ Editor-in-Chief Christopher Sabatini says, "The ability of developing countries to really force a change in the international financial institutions depends on their ability to ally. They split over the IMF presidency last year, and despite their narrowing to two candidates for the World Bank, it's difficult to imagine them rallying over the Nigerian candidate."
Secretary Clinton in Brazil: After yesterday's conclusion of the Sixth Summit of the Americas in Colombia, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will be in Brasilia, Brazil, today and tomorrow for meetings on the Global Partnership Dialogue and the Open Government Partnership (OGP). She and Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff will "welcome 42 new countries into the [OGP] as they announce concrete commitments to prevent corruption, promote transparency, and harness new technologies to empower citizens," according to a State Department press release. AQ Senior Editor Jason Marczak notes that "with last weekend's summit not signaling any kernel of hemispheric unity, this week's meetings are an important opportunity for the Americas' two largest economies to show that one of the most important relationships in the hemisphere continues to strengthen."
Repsol Proposes Talks with Argentina: Reports surfaced last week that the Argentine government was mulling a takeover of the majority of shares of YPF SA, the country's largest oil company. Those reports sparked an international backlash especially in Spain, where YPF's parent company Repsol is based. Spain's minister of industry warned on Friday that Argentina would become an "international pariah" if it went ahead with the takeover—and Argentina has since delayed the project rather than abandon it. The head of Repsol is currently in Argentina and is urging talks between his company and the Argentine government. Look out for developments this week.
Chávez in Cuba for Extended Stay: Although he planned to attend last weekend's Summit of the Americas, Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez instead departed for further medical treatment in Havana after doctors advised him on Saturday not to travel to Cartagena. On the same day, the Venezuelan legislature legally authorized Chávez to leave the country for up to 90 days. Pay attention to how Venezuelans react to the possibility of a prolonged absence of the president—especially the opposition eager to unseat him.
Progress in Drug-Related Violence?: Last weekend's Summit "served as a good forum for discussion over drugs—and that was about it," according to Sabatini. But while no final declaration was made on this longstanding problem, there was one glimmer of hope on Saturday. El Salvador, one of the Northern Triangle countries embattled by the bitter gang violence surrounding narcotics trade, experienced its first homicide-free day since President Mauricio Funes took office in June 2009. Whether this is a one-off success or the beginning of a pattern remains to be seen.
On Wednesday, October 12, just in time for the October 13 State Visit of South Korean leader Lee, both the House of Representatives and the Senate passed the pending trade agreements with South Korea, Colombia and Panama. The agreements were too long delayed, but the overwhelming margin of victory for all agreements in both chambers gives credibility to the argument that the Administration frequently made: to build sustainability for the trade agenda, broad-based political support was required, and political support had to be developed over time, with careful and methodical coalition building. In the end, Panama received 300 votes in favor of the agreement in the House, passing by 171 votes. The most controversial agreement, Colombia, received 262 votes and passed by 95 votes. Compare that to the passage of the trade agreement with Central America in 2004, which won approval by exactly two votes. This new margin of victory lays the groundwork for renewal of a politically sustainable trade agenda, and is a bright spot for those of us who believe trade remains one of the best tools that the United States has to support our security and economic interests abroad.
The agreements still need to be signed by the President and there will be a period of time before implementation actually occurs. But the biggest battle has been won. As a result—this being Washington—claims of credit abound. Indeed, there is much credit to go around. But some are more equal than others in this department, and deserve to be singled out for special praise.
The first, of course, is President Obama himself. At a yet-to-be-determined political cost, and little potential direct political benefit, the President defied the roots of the Democratic party to advance the agreements as part of his "doubling exports in five years" initiative. Unquestionably, his views on trade have evolved since the 2008 campaign, and by moving the deals forward, he has effectively neutralized trade as a potential wedge issue for the 2012 presidential campaign, which, importantly, will provide greater political flexibility to the President on these issues after January 2013. He got the deals done and moved them forward. He won't get appropriate credit for it, but that does not mean he does not deserve it.
Trade Representative Ron Kirk, who renegotiated the agreements, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, who publicly set a deadline when she told the foreign minister of Colombia in June that the deals would be done by the end of 2011, and White House Chief of Staff Bill Daley did much of the political heavy lifting to lay the groundwork for submission to Congress. They are all on the heroes list.
Former Honduran President Manuel Zelaya signed an agreement yesterday in Cartagena, Colombia—brokered by Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos and Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez—that allows him to legally return to Honduras for the first time since being overthrown in a June 2009 coup d'état. This accord was conceived at a meeting early last month between Santos, Chávez and current Honduran President Porfirio Lobo.
As part of the deal, Zelaya and his supporters will be allowed to participate in the Honduran political system. Corruption charges against Zelaya were dropped earlier this month. Lobo has pledged not to appeal them, meaning Zelaya can reenter Honduras without fear of prosecution Honduras is also expected to rejoin the Organization of American States as a full member, after being suspended one week after the coup took place.
At the Council of the Americas' annual Washington Conference earlier this month, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton expressed support for this pact. Clinton noted that it will help reintegrate Honduras into the international community, calling this step "long overdue."
From Americas Society/Council of the Americas. AS/COA Online's news brief examines the major—as well as some of the overlooked—events and stories occurring across the Americas. Check back every Wednesday for the weekly roundup.
Calderón on NorthAm Integration, Clinton on Hemispheric Cooperation
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton offered her views on U.S. collaboration with Latin America in a new era at the 41st Annual Washington Conference on the Americas, saying: "We are interdependent, and we have to deal with the real questions that interdependence poses." The secretary talked on a range of hemispheric issues, from the near-term goal of approving Colombian and Panamanian trade deals to academic exchange, institution building, and security pacts. Mexican President Felipe Calderón closed the conference by talking about the need to deepen North American integration, and said: "The closer we are, the more competitive we will be, and the faster we will grow." Calderón called the current U.S. immigration system "broken" and described it as a "bottleneck for growth and prosperity." He also called for U.S. leadership on climate change and bilateral security issues, pointing out that winning Mexico's fight against organized crime required Washington's collaboration to tackle arms trafficking, money laundering, and drug consumption in the United States.
Other speakers at the conference included Salvadoran President Mauricio Funes, U.S. Senator John McCain, and U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar. Get complete coverage at AS/COA Online.
Obama Steps up Call for Immigration Reform
President Barack Obama gave a major speech in El Paso on May 10, calling for comprehensive immigration reform that would include a path to citizenship for the country's estimated 11 million undocumented immigrants. It was the fourth major event over the last three weeks in which Obama continued his push for reform, though he did not clarify when legislation will come or how he will win over opponents in the Republican-controlled House of Representatives.
Read an AQ blog post by Senior Editor Jason Marczak about the renewed call for immigration reform.
The Mexican Senate confirmed Marisela Morales yesterday to the post of attorney general—the first woman to hold the position of chief lawyer—in an 84-15 vote. Morales was formerly deputy attorney general for special investigations and organized crime under Arturo Chávez Chávez, who resigned last Thursday after 18 months as attorney general.
Morales will continue her work tackling narcotrafficking and organized crime, which has killed over 35,000 people since Mexican President Felipe Calderón took power in December 2006. She is the third attorney general under Calderón.
This represents a positive step forward toward gender equality in Mexico, which was one of the lowest-ranking Latin American countries in the "Global Gender Gap Report," published last year by the World Economic Forum. Morales was recognized for her efforts last month by U.S. First Lady Michelle Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton at the 2011 International Women of Courage Awards Ceremony.
The U.S. Embassy in Brazil announced yesterday that President Obama's speech in Rio de Janeiro, scheduled for this Sunday, will change venue. The President's appearance was originally scheduled to occur in Rio's historic plaza Cinelandia, but instead he will deliver remarks at the Municipal Theatre. The embassy did not issue a reason for the change in location, and has not yet confirmed whether the event would be open to the public.
In preparation for the President's visit, Brazilian authorities began securing the premises by closing off numerous streets on Thursday night. Some of the areas surrounding Cinelandia had been covered with anti-U.S. banners hanging from a roadside fence. Some social organizations and union groups have declared Obama a persona non grata and called for a protest the event, criticizing the U.S.'s foreign policy and the War on Terror.
There is much anticipation around Obama's first diplomatic visit to Latin America as president. Brazil, the largest power in the region, will be the President's first stop. As U.S. Ambassador to Brazil Tom Shannon said last year, Brazil and the United States have begun "encountering each other in places where traditionally we have not." Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will discuss U.S.-Latin American relations in a televised speech entitled "Our Opportunity with the Americas" today at 2:00pm.
June 1: This AQ-Efecto Naím segment looks at sustainable cities in the hemisphere.


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Having a good attitude is one of the main ingredients to being happy and achieving our goals in life. Being positive is not always easy, we need to focus on the good things in our lives and not on the bad. Remembering to be in the now and not dwelling on the past helps to keep us focused.
A healthy approach to life will also help, if we have a poor diet and little exercise we will feel lethargic and have very little energy. With a good balanced diet and regular exercise our energy levels will increase and we will be more capable of achieving what we set out out to do. One of the best kinds of exercise is walking, it is low impact and free to do. Exercise increases the endorphins and endorphins relieves stress which helps clear the mind and improves clarity and clarity is power.
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When I started to Learn How to Blog I was eager to get started and was very positive about the outcome. I enrolled in the Sean Rasmussen Affiliate Marketing Mastery Program and began my blogging journey.
As I progressed I could see other blogs were so much better than mine and I started to doubt myself. I needed to remind myself they had been blogging longer than me. I then realised I needed to learn as much as I could, build on my skills, and with practice, experience and having a good attitude I would achieve my goals.
I also found that it takes time to build traffic to my sites. Not only did I need to learn all the different strategies to build traffic. I needed to keep focused on my goals, be patient and work at my own pace. At times it may appear to be easier to give up, but the disappointment you will feel for giving up will be so much greater than hanging in there. We need to remind ourselves that yes we can do it and that quitters never win.
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Most people these days live busy lives and their spare time is precious. Some days when I sit down to blog I am not sure where to start and I find myself wasting time and I achieve very little. This is very frustrating and not good for the morale and I end up with a negative attitude.
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Take Two for August 2, 2013
What is a Roller Derby wedding?
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Competitors from Team Unicorn and the D'Viants compete during Bout One of the Sydney Roller Derby League on May 11, 2013 in Sydney, Australia.
If you like major adrenaline in your sports but two people punching each other in the face isn't your thing, you might like the dangerous punk rock sporting event on tap in Vegas this weekend: Roller Derby.
It's the annual convention of skaters and derby aficionados known as Roller Con. Competitors from throughout the world will participate in specialized training seminars and face off in bruising bouts.
As you may know, our own Alex Cohen — Axles of Evil — is a former Derby Girl. She competed for LA's Derby Dolls.
This week, before she took off, Alex told us about a little something extra special that happens at this event: The Derby Wedding.
Yes, it's a union between two women, aka Your Derby Wife.
It's not romantic. It's not even about being best friends. It's about choosing -- and celebrating -- your partner in skates.
"Here is this woman that I've met one time who's kind of like, I choose you, you're going to be my buddy. No matter what happens in this, I choose you, we're a team," said former skater Jennifer Barbee, aka Kasey Bomber, describing what it was like meeting her Derby Wife:
Barbee co-wrote the book "Down and Derby" with our host and she also wrote the vows still used at the weddings:Ah, true love. The 10th annual derby wedding will take place at the Riviera Resort Friday night at 9 a.m.


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Casting Mr. Kalinda: Who Should Guest Star on The Good Wife?by Matt Richenthal at . Comments
What's ahead on The Good Wife Season 4?
Among other storylines - as teased by creators Michelle King and Robert King and set up on the Season 3 finale - the arrival of Kalinda's mysterious husband.
Robert King has already said this character will be involved in a "long arc," as "Kalinda's past life" will collide "with her newly firmed up friendship with Alicia."
And now we have a bit more intel on the only man we know of who can make this investigator run around in a panic, as depicted above. Producers have released the official casting notice for the role, which is described as:
"A master manipulator, full of dark secrets Kalinda would prefer to keep hidden, he shows up in her life again wanting her back, and trouble invariably follows."
So have at it, TV Fanatics: Who do you think should portray Kalinda's husband? We've listed a few options below:
Matt Richenthal is the Editor in Chief of TV Fanatic. Follow him on Twitter and on Google+.Tags: Casting News, The Good Wife
Please casting directors, do the right thing and make it Idris. He would kill in that role, please please. I can't stress it enough
Probably a little old, but Giancarlo Esposito would be awesome!


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Together with the airlock systems, the ventilation systems are important to ensuring the safety of the escape and rescue routes. In accordance with the rescue and safety concepts, the escape and rescue routes are kept supplied with fresh air, not the operating tunnel. In the event of an emergency, the supply of fresh air is intended to keep the escape and rescue routes free of smoke, allowing the operational tunnel occupants to escape without the aid of rescue teams.
The ventilation systems create overpressure in the airlocks in Section 15 so that, in the event of fire, smoke and noxious gases are prevented from entering the escape and rescue routes - even if an airlock door is open.
For this to be effective in keeping back the fumes and smoke from a fire, air must be introduced into the es-cape and rescue route in high volumes and move at high speed against the direction of escape. 41 axial fans and three jet fans are used to provide volume flows of 18.75 to 95 m³/s. A pressure relief flap ensures that the maximum pressure is not exceeded and that the external airlock doors can still be unlocked.
The opening of an airlock door triggers an alarm in the central control room. The alarm also initiates the ven-tilators and associated equipment controlled from the central control room.
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- 1650 m² ventilated ceilings and 170 m² ventilation grills
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- Design and installation of EI & C systems (Electrical, Instrumentation & Control Technology)/ remote control systems (electrical equipment, fan control, measuring equipment, integration of functions of airlock systems such as energy supply, locking/unlocking and status reporting of the airlock doors and pressure relief flaps)
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11/15/04 The current shipment brings the number of TALON™ robots performing EOD (explosive ordnance disposal) work in Iraq and Afghanistan to more than 100 robots. "Foster-Miller remains committed to providing our troops with the best possible equipment in the shortest possible time," said Dr. William Ribich, president and CEO. "Every robot…
Good Bomb, Good Bomb!;
11/01/04 A patrol of American soldiers is under attack from mortars and rocket fire. They call for help from an aircraft circling high above. The pilot points a laser at a flat-bed truck from where the mortar fire is coming, and seconds later a Hellfire missile streaks down from the sky,…
iRobot and John Deere Team to Produce Military Ground Vehicle
10/28/04 WASHINGTON, D.C.—AUSA ANNUAL MEETING Booth 2543, Oct. 25, 2004—Today iRobot and John Deere unveiled the Military R-GatorTM, an intelligent unmanned ground vehicle that will use off-the-shelf technology to autonomously perform dangerous and taxing missions. Until now, autonomous ground vehicles have been developed and built using custom technology on an individual…
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Ever since Citizens United, the left has been shouting, "No fair!" While I'm willing to discuss the finer points of the Supreme Court decision, what seems noticeably absent from the mainstream media is any meaningful discussion about the rampant violations of the campaign finance regulations we do have. If liberals want to have honest campaign financing, they should get their house in order before crying foul over legitimate expression.
The Obama Administration has been financing their campaign on the good ol' fashioned honor system, making it easy for foreigners to donate to his campaign and influence our elections. And worse yet, the liberal media has remained too quiet on this matter. Where's the outrage?
Since 2010, I have been hearing ad nauseum the left whine about Citizens United. Whenever a conservative runs, is elected or merely rises to prominence, the left shouts nonsense about corporations buying elections and blame it on the Supreme Court ruling that, essentially, held that donations are expression and protected. Remember that whiny little boy that cried about being "outspent" after Scott Walker won his recall election? I still chuckle about that from time to time…
The Obama Campaign has, effectively, adopted the virtual counterpart to our laughable border policy. They claim that they hope you're not a foreigner coming to do harm, but are unwilling to do anything to stop it because such illegalities benefits them.
The donation page for the Obama Campaign does not require a CVV number (that number you have to read from the back when you buy something over the phone), which, while not illegal in and of itself, is a "look the other way" policy that enables foreign donors- something which is illegal.
Katie Pavlich of Townhall explains,
"Because of the lack of a CVV code requirement, the door is opened for OFA to accept robo-donations, or in other words, large numbers of small and automatic donations made online to evade FEC reporting requirements. Although it isn't illegal to decline the use of a secure CVV credit card code for campaign donations, it is illegal to accept campaign donations from foreign sources. Campaigns are required under criminal code not to solicit, accept or receive foreign donations in any amount. The Federal Elections Commission doesn't require campaigns to disclose the names of donors making contributions of less than $200 unless audited. In addition, FEC rules don't require campaigns to keep records of those giving less than $50. These rules combined with the lack of a CVV numbers make it easy for campaigns to get away with taking foreign donations."
The Obama Campaign has been touting in recent months the smashing success of its "grassroots" base that is providing hundreds of millions of dollars in donations of less than $200. It makes sense…
Several instances have popped up on the internet with people drawing attention to the glaring loophole.
"The Obama campaign accepted two online donations from 'Osama bin Laden' made from a Pakistani Internet Protocol (IP) address using a disposable credit card and a phony address.
Staff members at World Net Daily say they made the fake donations through President Obama's official campaign website, BarackObama.com. There, they entered 'deceased terror chief" as an occupation, 'al-Qaida' as an employer, and 'Osama bin Laden, 911 Jihad Way, Abbottabad, CA 91101' in the address and name fields. For the phone number they listed the White House information line and used email@example.com for an email address. Yet the $15 and $5 donations still went through, despite the fact that the IP address used was from Pakistan."
Sure, nothing fishy here. A Pakistani campaign contributor uses the name "Osama bin Laden" to anonymously donate money to the Obama Campaign. It seems on the level…
Earlier this month, a Canadian woman actually posted on the Obama Campaign's website, bragging that she contributes money. She wrote,
"I had donated to the original campaign and will again. I would also give my vote but alas I am a Canadian… but am a staunch supporter of the Obama-Biden Team."
That's good. We've got illegal immigrants streaming over the border to the South and Canucks influencing our elections from the North. Has America any sovereignty anymore? Before you know it, people will be attacking our sovereign consulates with impunity.


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Piazza San Marco, Venice, Italy I
Because "only a lazy guidebook about Italy doesn't quote a sentence said once by Napoleon," chances are many visitors are already familiar with his quote: San Marco is Europe's most elegant drawing room (venice travel website). In general, I am not really interested in painting famous landmarks. Instead, I find myself attracted to more mundane scenes: smaller squares, backstreets, local markets, etc. where ordinary people live. Standing in the middle of the San Marco Square among many other tourists and pigeons, and admiring the sights all around me, I indulged myself as a tourist. Because I didn't think I'd paint any of it, I was not really in a painter's mode. Otherwise, I would have been looking for an exciting perspective; I would have been seeing intriguing value patterns or negative shapes; I would have been trying to figure out what colors to use or mix for this building or that. But the mode shifted when I least expected it. It had just stopped raining in Piazza San Marco. I dropped my folded umbrella, so I got down to the ground level to pick it up. And I saw this view, which put me in the painter's mode right away. Piazza San Marco, Venice, Italy I Media: Original watercolor on paper Image Size: 9.5 x 7.5 in. Mat/Frame: Yes/No Mat Size: 14 x 11 in. Purchase: Sold Click here to see more Venice Italy paintings on my website.