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Hacking The Ignorance
21st September 2010, 23:25
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RE: Hacking The Ignorance
'ignorance" is relative and 'the right thing' is a subjective moral judgement.
Perhaps not immoral,but certainly arrogant. We have no innate right to impose our values or to make others do anything.There are no such things as innate rights. The world is full of people who think they have 'THE TRUTH' or believe their world views the best tor at least superior to others. I avoid such people,but usually laugh at them first. MY world views includes: I rooly,trooly don't care about the beliefs or behaviour of others unless it effects me,except in the abstract. I had about 30 years of social/political activism. Not interested in causes or ideologies any more. |
Man is not so much a rational animal as a rationalising one.
21st September 2010, 23:52
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RE: Hacking The Ignorance
(21st September 2010 23:25)padraic Wrote: I avoid such people,but usually laugh at them first. Unfortunately, where I live (Arkansawwww), you CAN'T avoid them... (the most gobsmacking moment for me was going to a big meeting at the hospital where I work and the CEO "led us in prayer.") While I don't even feel it is really important to advertise to the world my own beliefs or lack thereof, I also don't like the fact that I have to hide it and lie to others. My manager is a fundamentalist and the last thing I need is to be out of a job, especially in this shitty economy (and in the south no less, which has always been shitty). Yes, it really is that bad, especially when you live in the Armpit of America. Its enough to drive one batshit insane. My experiences in New Zealand was radically different and it was such a breath of fresh air. If I lived somewhere like that it wouldn't be so prevalent and yeah, I wouldn't care either. I don't want to care-- but when you are surrounded by it personally, it is not so easy. |
"Society is not a disease, it is a disaster. What a stupid miracle that one can live in it." ~ E.M. Cioran
22nd September 2010, 00:05
(This post was last modified: 22nd September 2010 00:07 by gargantuan.)
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RE: Hacking The Ignorance
(21st September 2010 23:25)padraic Wrote: Perhaps not immoral,but certainly arrogant. We have no innate right to impose our values or to make others do anything.There are no such things as innate rights. It's a sentiment that looks good on paper, but from where I'm sitting it serves no practical purpose. Whatever the world looks like next year, next week or next century will be the result of opposing ideas and opinions battling it out for superiority. What other people think has a very real and measurable effect on my life. We may not have an innate right to impose our will on others, but we do have a responsibility. That said, after 30 years of political activism, I guess you've done your bit. I haven't though. |
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22nd September 2010, 00:44
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RE: Hacking The Ignorance
Quote:We may not have an innate right to impose our will on others, but we do have a responsibility. Really,based on what exactly? By that I mean on what authority? My moral values include an imperative to give to charity as simply moral. However, I do not consider that a general principle or have the arrogance to assert everyone 'should' do as I do. I don't have any problem with what you choose to believe or do in principle. I have a problem when you start talking about what 'we' should do and about responsibilities 'we' have. These are your personal values, not universal moral imperatives. (there are no such things). I'm probably being a bit harsh: I was a child of the 60's.WE were going to change the world for the better. I was a Fabian for a long time and an active trade unionist all of my working life. Looking around, I'm sure you can see what a bang up job we babyboomers have done. Keep your passion and your commitment for as long as you can. |
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22nd September 2010, 01:51
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RE: Hacking The Ignorance
ah, so it's the word 'we' you object to. Well that's not a problem, simply replace it with whatever you want. The point of the thread was to canvas ideas for how ignorance could be hacked. Picking it apart over that one word is a tad pedantic.
As for the question of responsibility and authority, we'll that's easy. My Authority. Or do you deny me the pleasure of deciding for myself what is right and what is wrong? And if my concept of right and wrong could be subverted with a cheap hack, then it was fundamentally flawed anyway and in need of replacing. That's what hacks expose. |
22nd September 2010, 03:45
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Post: #16
RE: Hacking The Ignorance
Quote:Or do you deny me the pleasure of deciding for myself what is right and what is wrong? For yourself? Of course not. For others? Absolutely. Objecting to 'we' is neither pedantic nor trivial, but basic. There is no 'we'. You speak for yourself and only for yourself,unless we had an election putting you in charge, which I missed. |
Man is not so much a rational animal as a rationalising one.
22nd September 2010, 09:47
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Post: #17
RE: Hacking The Ignorance
No, this really is getting pedantic now. What is it you don't get? I don't have some magical influence over the rest of the human race. I can't impose my will on others at whim. Do you think I'm God?
I used the term "we" without thinking because I was canvasing ideas from everyone, myself included. I could have said "Does anyone have any ideas how they... " or "you", but I think we'd still be here having this same "debate". Ironically, the one word I couldn't have used is 'I', which is what you seem to be suggesting. I don't believe we're still debating this. I'm confident each of your somewhat dubious ethical concerns have been addressed but still you persist in splitting hairs over something I don't believe you even believe yourself. You have a world view that you're attempting to impose on everyone who reads this thread simply by posting. Either it's a luxury no one else but you is entitled to, or you're being trite. Can we move on please? |
22nd September 2010, 14:12
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RE: Hacking The Ignorance
Civil disputes between atheists are some much more civilized when there's no theists involved
"There ought to be a term that would designate those who actually follow the teachings of Jesus, since the word 'Christian' has been largely divorced from those teachings, and so polluted by fundamentalists that it has come to connote their polar opposite: intolerance, vindictive hatred, and bigotry." -- Philip Stater, Huffington Post
"A lot of people are unwilling to acknowledge anything that contradicts their worldview. So telling them that it's false doesn't necessarily slow them down. That's how urban legends get started for the most case. Like the woman who supposedly put her poodle in the microwave to dry it off. And it exploded." David Mikkelson (snopes) |
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Where Does Your T-Shirt Come From? Follow Its Global Journey
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A simple cotton T-shirt doesn't seem quite so simple when you try to trace the vast global process involved in making it.
The extraordinary success of fast fashion giants like H&M, Zana and Forever 21 lies squarely in the ability to produce a massive amount of clothing – billions of garments a year – in the cheapest, quickest way possible. It seems pretty counterintuitive that the least expensive way to make a shirt is to buy cotton grown in Texas, mill and dye it in China, manufacture it in Bangladesh, and then ship it half a world away to an H&M or Gap store in San Francisco. But when you factor in the dramatically lower labor and material costs offered by suppliers in developing countries, this kind of global supply chain model begins to make more sense.
In fact, the "Made In …" label on your shirt, actually only reveals a fraction of the many places involved in the process.
The visualization above takes you through the process – from cotton field to store – of how an average cotton T-shirt is made. This is, of course, a hypothetical example based on the locales of the world's top cotton and garment producers. It's nearly impossible to trace the exact path of any given T-shirt. The cotton could just as likely have been grown in India or Turkey, milled in Pakistan or Mexico, and sewn in El Salvador or South Africa. But the route below traces a pretty common path.
Most major retailers are secretive about who their suppliers are. And many brands have little or no connection with second-tier suppliers (who provide the raw materials). Gap, for instance, only gives a list of the nearly 50 countries where its primary suppliers are located. H&M is among the more transparent retail giants: – it recently released a list of names and locations of what it claims is 95 percent of the suppliers it contracts with – about 800 factories in Asia and Europe.
The map above, produced by the International Business Times, identifies the world's largest apparel exporting countries. Click on the image to view the interactive version, as well as an interactive map of H&M's listed suppliers.

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"It's like blazing the same trail we once opened in Monterrey, then in Mexico," explains Cerezo. Too bad for Miami. The band rocked the house as if those 50 lucky dancers that got into the groove numbered in the hundreds, or thousands. They played with the same enthusiasm, knowing that it's the only way, and that they have to keep up their spirits along the U.S. roads no matter what kind of response they got on their first steps into this territory.
The highlight was Los Angeles. In addition to the critical acclaim that follows Kinky wherever it goes, more than 800 people packed into Club Vinyl, leaving some fans screaming for tickets outside. Among the screaming fans inside were members of Cake, who were impressed with the band and invited it to join this summer's Unlimited Sunshine Festival, to also include ever-alternative band Flaming Lips, rappers De La Soul, and indie rockers Modest Mouse in sixteen cities.
But there's more. In Los Angeles Kinky also played live on April 25 on The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn, and somehow, that TV gig started a chain reaction inside CBS. As the strongest possible return to the U.S., on July 24 Kinky will play on Late Show with David Letterman and then will move to St. Louis to start the tour with Cake.
Now, despite their struggle to get people's attention in this country, life for these five guys from Monterrey, an industrial city in Northern Mexico, is full of "magic things," according to percussionist Omar Gongora. Those magic things officially began when they were signed by U.K. record company Sonic360, an alternative label created by the Beta Band and Coldplay producer Chris Allison, who has said that nothing in Europe sounds as fresh as the music that comes from Latin America.
Allison was in Monterrey working with local heroes Plastilina Mosh when he got a cassette with some unfinished songs from this band called Kinky. It had vocals with more musical than lyrical value, lots of flavor, and an unbeatable groovy, jazzy layout. "He was like, 'You have no idea what you've got in your hands!'" recalls Cerezo.
"We needed that kind of support," says Ulises Lozano, the keyboardist/programmer, who established his leadership in the studio but onstage only gets the spotlight when he plays an accordion in what compatriots El Gran Silencio call a "very norteño style." "Before signing to a record label to follow the same route as every other band, we wanted people to get interested in the music, in the main project," adds Lozano. He notes that as soon as Allison started his record label in 2000, "he made us an offer which included total creative freedom, and we decided to sign and experiment a little bit."
A blur of boundaries is one of the keys that bands from Monterrey have used to open many doors in their country. And that is also what makes Kinky so special.
"That's the good thing about our music -- we can play in a rave or in a disco the same way we can naturally play in a rock festival," says guitarist Carlos Chairez, who onstage competes with the keyboard and the turntables, and often wins, showing his passion for rock.
Kinky is much more of a live band than Mexico City's techno rockers Titan, or the DJs from Tijuana's Nortec Collective. The group is stronger than friends and neighbors Plastilina Mosh, and mixes cumbia rhythms with the same rock vigor as fellow Monterrey band El Gran Silencio. Kinky enjoys playing live, and that washes over every bobbing head you see in the audience -- no matter what the head count.
More than all of its compatriots, without even trying to cross over and sing in English, Kinky now has the opportunity to play in the major leagues with an album that's a musical sure shot; the Spanish lyrics work like another instrument, spicing up the mix without requiring translation. The opportunity, says Lozano, comes at a time of maturity for the band, even though it has only existed for the past five years.
The five of them had previous experience in bands like Pasto, Sofa, Mamíferos Habituales, Enriquez, and Cuervos de Malta, where percussionist Gongora played with the duo that became Plastilina Mosh. He was in the U.S. when for the first time he saw that group on MTV. "I said, 'What are these guys doing there?' And I immediately went back to Monterrey."


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My semi-auto Thompson is perhaps one of the coolest guns I own. I've always wanted one. I finally broke down and got one a few months back, and then the troubles began.
I kept quiet, figuring I'd give Kahr a chance to fix their problem child. After about 500 rounds, it started to horribly malfunction. The extractor blew and the bolt had visible metal fatigue. I send it in -on my dime. Chalk another $40 to the purchase price for UPS.
It comes back three weeks later. They're replaced bolt and extractor. I test fire it. It lasts *15*, yes *15, rounds before the extractor snaps again.
I call. I wait. You see, Auto-ordnance doesn't let you talk to a person. You always talk to a machine and they call you back. Yes, eventually they do, but it always takes a couple days. Rep promises that if the couple extractors they send don't solve the problem they'll replace the entire gun.
Extractors come a week later. First one lasts 150 rounds. The second, five.
I call. It goes back again. I document everything, include broken parts, mention rep's promises.
It comes back from Auto-ordnance today. The same gun. They've replaced the bolt and springs and whatnot yet again. It's getting cosmetic wear from all the shipping and handling and wrenching.
The clincher? A snotty note about how to only use brass cased ammo. You know, after I've tried PMC, American Eagle, Remington, Federal, Winchester, Blazer brass and aluminum, and Wolf too for good measure, and it still is fubared.
I fired two magazines with no failures. Even still, I have no faith in this gun. I have $1200 into it in parts, accessories, and magazines and the gun itself at wholesale cost. I've thrown another $50-100 in ammo at their problem too.
If the company can't keep its word to a dealer, and you can't call and actually complain anywhere, well, that says it all.
Suffice it to say we no longer carry their products.
I sincerely hope it works on this attempt - if it doesn't, I'll get my $1200 in amusement out of it. I'm thinking it will make a handy target for my other working firearms.
One I sold a customer three serial #s away works flawlessly. I know others have gotten perfect customer service - but I've seen enough horror stories now that you either get Shinola or you get, well, that brown stuff that comes from your butt. It apparently applies to their customer service too.


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Bilbao + Basque Country restaurants
Many travelers come to Basque country just for the food. The area has lately spawned a new generation of avant-garde and Michelin-starred chefs, but there's a rich culinary tradition here, too. The quintessential dining experience here includes pintxos (pronounced peen-chos—the local version of tapas, covered in our Nightlife section), as well as hearty dishes made with local produce. Crabs, prawns, clams, mussels, and fish (especially anchovies and bacalao, or salt cod) are used in many recipes; so are choriceros (dried sweet red peppers), lamb and beef (often served as chuletas —grilled steaks served with a sprinkling of coarse salt); and a large variety of mushrooms. For most people, lunch is the biggest meal of the day, though high-end restaurants also host multicourse feasts late into the evening. Most folks here don't have dinner until around 9 p.m.
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Monday, July 26
U.S. Cellular Field
Attendance: 38,815
Chicago, IL (Sports Network) - John Danks tossed eight innings of one-run ball, and Juan Pierre went 3-for-5 with a run scored and two RBI, as the White Sox returned to U.S. Cellular Field with a 6-1 win over Seattle.
Chicago, coming off an unsuccessful 4-6 road trip, extended their home winning streak to eight games in large part due to Danks (11-7), who scattered six hits and a walk to win his fourth consecutive start.
"He has a huge heart. Every time he's out there he fights every pitch," White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen said of Danks. "Even when he doesn't have the best stuff, he fights."
Paul Konerko added a solo home run and Alexi Ramirez had three hits, scored a run and drove in another in the victory.
Felix Hernandez (7-7) was touched for four runs on nine hits and three walks over seven frames, the ninth straight outing the right-handed ace has lasted at least that long for the Mariners, who were looking for their first three- game winning streak this month.
"My sinker was pretty good, but the strikeout pitch was not," said Hernandez, who finished with a season-low tying three punchouts.
Seattle scored in the third inning when Michael Saunders doubled down the left-field line and came around two batters later on Jack Wilson's base hit.
The White Sox, though, scored two in the bottom half to go in front for good. Ramirez singled and stole second with two outs before Pierre slapped a run- scoring base hit up the middle, ending Hernandez's scoreless streak against Chicago at 25 innings.
Omar Vizquel added an RBI single to right for a 2-1 game, and the hosts scored two more in the sixth, the first coming on Konerko's 22nd homer of the year.
After Ichiro Suzuki stole a home run away from Mark Kotsay with a perfectly- timed jump at the right-field wall, A.J. Pierzynski and Ramirez recorded back- to-back doubles to make it 4-1.
Pierzynski tacked on a sacrifice fly in the eighth off Brian Sweeney to plate Andruw Jones, pinch-running for Carlos Quentin, and Pierre ended the scoring by singling home Brent Lillibridge.
Danks was pulled to start the ninth after throwing 95 pitches, and Sergio Santos hurled a 1-2-3 ninth to finish it off.
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SUNBURY – Live music at Sunbury River Festival last (Friday) evening featured two American Idol contestants. Kendall Phillips performed Keith Urban's song "I Wanna Love Sombody Like You" and many other country hits. Also performing last night was Kaylan Loyd, as hundreds of fans looked on. Both former American Idol contestants drew a large crowd. They also received the keys to the city from Sunbury Mayor David Persing. (Ali Stevens)
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ShopRite is currently showing the Fuze Iced Tea Concentrate @ only $.57. There is a $.85/1 printable coupon available to print in addition to the $1/1 coupon found in the 3/23 SS insert.
If anyone pops into ShopRite today, can you price check this and report back? Thanks! CONFIRMED @ $.57! – Thanks Melanie!


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To promote freer trade during the Great Depression, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt received authorization in 1934 to negotiate reciprocal trade agreements, reducing tariff rates on a far-reaching basis through the use of the most-favored-nation clause. After World War II, the United States played a leading role in the formation (1948) of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) and in negotiating the several rounds of multilateral tariff reductions, most recently (1986) the Uruguay round, which led to the formation of the World Trade Organization. Other important steps in the movement toward freer trade and away from protection include the formation of the European Economic Community (or Common Market; now part of European Union) in 1957 and the European Free Trade Association in 1959. In 1992, the United States, Canada, and Mexico negotiated the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), which created the world's largest trading zone.
Although the United States is no longer a high-tariff nation, it still has a number of restrictive import quotas that provide a definite limit on the quantity of a given commodity that can be imported from another nation. Japan, one of the world's major industrial nations, also has many import quotas. Such quotas, in addition to being more certain methods of protection than tariffs, can also be used to favor certain nations over others.
See W. M. Corden, Protection, Growth and Trade (1985); J. N. Bhagwati, Protectionism (1988).
Concept of government in which the state plays a key role in protecting and promoting the economic and social well-being of its citizens. It is based on the principles of equality of opportunity, equitable distribution of wealth, and public responsibility for those who lack the minimal provisions for a good life. The term may be applied to a variety of forms of economic and social organization. A basic feature of the welfare state is social insurance, intended to provide benefits during periods of greatest need (e.g., old age, illness, unemployment). The welfare state also usually includes public provision of education, health services, and housing. Such provisions are less extensive in the U.S. than in many European countries, where comprehensive health coverage and state-subsidized university-level education have been common. In countries with centrally planned economies, the welfare state also covers employment and administration of consumer prices. Most nations have instituted at least some of the measures associated with the welfare state; Britain adopted comprehensive social insurance in 1948, and in the U.S., social-legislation programs such as the New Deal and the Fair Deal were based on welfare-state principles. Scandinavian countries provide state aid for the individual in almost all phases of life.
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Branch of economics established in the 20th century that seeks to evaluate economic policies in terms of their effects on the community's well-being. Early theorists defined welfare as the sum of the satisfactions accruing to an individual through an economic system. Believing it was possible to compare the well-being of two or more individuals, they argued that a poor person would derive more satisfaction from an increase in income than would a rich person. Later writers argued that making such comparisons with any precision was impossible. A new and more limited criterion was later developed: one economic situation was deemed superior to another if at least one person had been made better off without anyone else being made worse off. Seealso consumer's surplus; Vilfredo Pareto.
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Any of a variety of governmental programs that provide assistance to those in need. Programs include pensions, disability and unemployment insurance, family allowances, survivor benefits, and national health insurance. The earliest modern welfare laws were enacted in Germany in the 1880s (see social insurance), and by the 1920s and '30s most Western countries had adopted similar programs. Most industrialized countries require firms to insure workers for disability (see workers' compensation) so that they have income if they are injured, whether temporarily or permanently. For disability from illness unrelated to occupational injury, most industrial states pay a short-term benefit followed by a long-term pension. Many countries pay a family allowance to reduce the poverty of large families or to increase the birth rate. Survivor benefits, provided for widows below pension age who are left with a dependent child, vary considerably among nations and generally cease if the woman remarries. Among the world's wealthy countries, only the U.S. fails to provide national health insurance other than for the aged and the poor (see Medicare and Medicaid).
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In U.S. law, the constitutional guarantee that no person or group will be denied such protection under the law as is enjoyed by similar persons or groups—i.e., persons similarly situated must be treated similarly. The 14th Amendment to the Constitution of the United States prohibits states from denying any person "the equal protection of the laws." Until the mid-20th century the requirement was applied minimally—except in some cases of racial discrimination, such as the use of literacy tests and grandfather clauses to restrict the voting rights of blacks. In
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Movement or policies aimed at regulating the products, services, methods, and standards of manufacturers, sellers, and advertisers in the interests of the buyer. Such regulation may be institutional, statutory, or embodied in a voluntary code accepted by a particular industry, or it may result more indirectly from the influence of consumer organizations. Governments often establish formal regulatory agencies to ensure consumer protection (in the U.S., e.g., the Federal Trade Commission and the Food and Drug Administration). Some of the earliest consumer-protection laws were created to prevent the sale of tainted food and harmful drugs. The U.S. consumer protection movement gained strength in the 1960s and '70s as consumer activists led by Ralph Nader lobbied for laws setting safety standards for automobiles, toys, and numerous household products. Consumer advocates have also won passage of laws obliging advertisers to represent their goods truthfully and preventing sales representatives from using deceptive sales tactics. Consumer advocacy is carried on worldwide by the International Organization of Consumers Unions (IOCU).
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U.S. government agency that sets and enforces national pollution-control standards. It was established by Pres. Richard Nixon (1970) to supersede a welter of confusing and ineffective state environmental laws. Its early accomplishments include banning the use of DDT (1972), setting deadlines for the removal of lead from gasoline (1973), establishing health standards for drinking water (1974), and monitoring fuel efficiency in automobiles (1975). The EPA's enforcement was in large part responsible for a decline of one-third to one-half in most air-pollution emissions in the U.S. from 1970 to 1990, and during the 1980s the pollution standards index improved by half in major cities; water quality and waste disposal also improved significantly. The EPA also oversees the cleanup of abandoned waste sites through Superfund. Its existence has resulted in heightened awareness and concern for the environment worldwide.
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According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.9 square miles (2.5 km²), all of it land.
There were 241 households out of which 23.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.9% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.9% were non-families. 35.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 21.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.15 and the average family size was 2.67.
In the city the population was spread out with 20.1% under the age of 18, 4.3% from 18 to 24, 19.5% from 25 to 44, 26.2% from 45 to 64, and 29.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 50 years. For every 100 females there were 103.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.1 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $26,917, and the median income for a family was $36,705. Males had a median income of $26,071 versus $15,682 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,973. About 8.2% of families and 13.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.6% of those under age 18 and 7.0% of those age 65 or over.


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Miley is in talks to star in a violent Bonnie & Clyde miniseries — do YOU think Liam Hemsworth will be happy she's focusing on work rather than Twitter?
Miley Cyrus might be caught up in drama with Liam Hemsworth over her Twitter use, but she's trying to divert attention from the scandal by going into talks for a racy new TV role!
Miley, 19, is hoping to star in a Bonnie & Clyde miniseries, our sister site Deadline.com reports.
The series — based on the true story of a bank robbing couple from the '30s — would be a four-hour affair that would air both on Lifetime and History.
We hope the scandalous role doesn't add to the alleged drama in her relationship with Liam!
Miley recently talked to Rolling Stone about her upcoming album, and how it differs from her previous work.
"Now, being a little more independent, it's not like, 'What's going to be the single? Make sure you write the single first.' I now am thinking about the full record rather than just that one hit. It's really about the overall quality of the record."
Would YOU watch Miley in a Bonnie & Clyde miniseries, HollywoodLifers?
UPDATE: Miley Cyrus' Twitter Feud With Liam Hemsworth: Her New Meltdown
– William Earl
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Posted at 8:03 AM on September 30, 2012
You people are way to mean to these stars all the stars you bad mouth everyone WTF they do not even know you they have neve done nothing to you yes gossip sites pick in them and so do many of you people guess what you guys are not perfect and your UGLY because you feel the need to trash talk HW stars like you matter to them leave THEM alone and get your own life that needs help.
Posted at 1:38 AM on September 30, 2012
why is everything about Miley should be judgemental? Get Over it people! it's her life, not yours!! Why do you always have to keep an eye of her? I mean you're too mature enough to keep an eye on her. It's her life. She'll do whatever she wants to do! if you're doin' this for her, then so be it, but if you're only doin' this just to put her name on trash, STOP IT! you're overreacting!
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Posted at 5:03 PM on September 29, 2012
What racy new tv role. Playing the part of Bonnie Parker, really, omg, you are so pathetic. You wanna talk about a racy role (spring breakers) — Hiliary Duff was offered the role to play Bonnie but she got preggers and apparently Faye Dunaway wasn't to thrilled with Hiliary being offered the part. Oh yeah, really wanna know what the twitter scandal is.
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Gulfport, FL — A shocking school bus beating in Florida was caught on tape, it shows a 13 year-old boy brutally stomped by three fellow students. All of the teens involved in the attack have been charged, but new questions are surfacing about the only adult present. Why didn't the school bus driver do more to stop it?
John Moody: "...no you gotta get somebody here quick quick quick quick. they about to beat this boy to death over here. Please get somebody here quick. And they're still doing it. There's nothing I can do."
Moody looks on in horror, pleading with the dispatcher to send someone to stop the vicious attack, "I got a fight, I need help in a hurry. I need help in a hurry got a fight."
Police say three 15 year-olds attacked the 13 year-old after he told school officials that one had tried to sell him drugs
You can hear the 13 year-old's cries for help as he's mercilessly punched and stomped. Police say the attackers broke the victim's arm and stole his money.
The three boys were arrested on aggravated battery charges. According to Pinellas County school policy, the driver is not required to intervene, only to call dispatch. Moody says he was too afraid to step in, "The three boys just jumped on him and started pounding on him and I did all can. I was looking. It was like I was in shock. I was petrified."
Pinellas County leaves it up to the driver, but many counties actually forbid drivers from physically stopping fights
Gulfport police say Moody won't face charges, but that the 64 year-old, who retired just two weeks after the beating, could have done more, Chief Robert Vincent, Gulfport Police Department, "There was clearly an opportunity for him to intervene and or check on the welfare of the children or the child in this case and he didn't make any effort to do so."
While his attorney says that was not an option, Moody says he's haunted by the attack, wondering if he could have done more.
When asked why Moody face no charges, the State's Attorney said,
"It wasn't like he was looking out the window while cleaning his fingernails," and also downplayed the victim's injuries after the attack, "The kid got up and skedaddled out the door."
John Moody says this was his only problem in 18 years of driving and he doesn't want to be judged or remembers for it, "I wanted to help him so bad. I wanted to help him so bad, I wanted to help him."


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June 19th, 2012
What's Up With My Auto Insurance Score?
There's a lot of confusion surrounding auto insurance scores, and it's understandable. Why would your insurance premiums be based on your credit history, something that's completely unrelated to your driving history? Today we'll try our best to clear up the confusion.
What is an auto insurance score?
The auto insurance score—also called a credit-based insurance score—is a three-digit number meant to predict the likelihood that you'll file an insurance claim. The auto insurance score you receive on Credit Karma ranges from 150 to 950, and it's calculated using data from your TransUnion credit report. However, it is not the same thing as a credit score. Also, it has nothing to do with your driving record.
As these scores came into wide use, the National Conference of Insurance Legislators (NCOIL) Model Act started regulating the use of credit information by insurers in 2007.
Who uses it?
These scores have become more prevalent in the past several years. They're used by the 15 largest auto insurers, including Allstate, GEICO, Nationwide, Progressive, StateFarm and USAA. The scores can vary from company to company, as different factors are used and weighted in their creation.
How does my credit affect my insurance rates?
While most auto insurers use credit information to help set your premium, they also use other factors, including your driving record and market demographics. In fact, the NCOIL Model Act prohibits insurers from amending or setting your rates based solely on your credit profile.
For instance, if you currently have a good insurance premium, you shouldn't worry about your insurance costs suddenly skyrocketing due to a recent credit blunder. That's restricted by the NCOIL Model Act.
It's also important to note that these scores are not used to predict whether or not you'll pay your premium; they're meant to predict whether or not you'll file an insurance claim. In other words, they attempt to estimate future losses to the insurance company instead of your future payment behavior.
The good news is that you can benefit from a good insurance score coupled with a good driving record. You could qualify for a lower rate than you would get based solely on your driving record.
Are insurance scores fair?
It might seem strange that your credit history can be used at all in setting insurance premiums, but there are reports to back it up. A 2007 FTC study found that these insurance scores are effective predictors of risk.
However, there are opponents to the credit-based insurance score. One 2005 study suggests that this method of setting insurance premiums "has a disproportionate impact on consumers in poor and minority communities."
What if I don't want my insurance company using my credit?
Whether or not this practice is fair is still up for debate. But the Fair Credit Reporting Act allows for the use of credit information by insurance companies.
If you're worried about your credit negatively affecting your insurance rates, check with your insurance company to see if it uses credit information. Most large, countrywide companies do, but you may find a smaller, regional insurance provider that doesn't.
Bottom Line:
If you're already with an insurance company that uses credit to help set premiums, know that your rate won't change because your insurer suddenly decides to recheck your credit. In fact, if an insurance company denies you coverage or increases your rates based on information in your credit report, you have rights. Read this American Insurance Association brochure for more information. It's also important to remember that you could receive lower rates if you have a good insurance score and great driving record.
Have more questions? Find out if they've already been answered in our Credit Advice Center.
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207 Comments
How do you improve this score???
Evelyn at 2:39 pm on February 28, 2013 -
I would also like to know the answer to Evelyn's question. My auto insurance score is "Poor," but my credit is excellent. I've gotten two speeding tickets in the last 6 years and one was dismissed (I'm waiting on the outcome of the second). That doesn't strike me as particularly egregious. I've not found much on this site to indicate how to raise my Auto Insurance Score except for keeping my credit score high, which I'm already doing.
SMB at 10:13 am on March 1, 2013 -
Basing your insurance rates on whether you have good or bad credit is BS. How do they determine your risk in filing a claim? I have a spotless driving record, can't remember when I ever filed a claim w/my insurance, that's how long it's been. I have stuff on my credit report that were situations basically out of my control yet I have a "poor" insurable rating? Based on what? The fact that I don't have a single blemish on my driving record, not even a parking ticket, and I haven't filed any claims w/my insurance agent. Yeah, sounds like a completely fair system they have working there!
Soxie at 1:43 am on March 2, 2013 -
I also have no claims and no at fault accidents but I have poor credit and therefor a poor auto ins rating. My score is 720 which is high on the scale. But still, my rating is poor. It is my belief that this is just one more way to charge more and have a confusing or complicated "research" orientated reason to do so.
Bil at 9:12 am on March 6, 2013 -
I just became aware that my insurance score dropped by 33 points somtime in the last 9 months, at the same time my credit score was improving. Why would this happen? How do I get it reviewed and corrected?
Gerald at 8:01 am on March 8, 2013 -
I, too am confused about the insurance score. A year ago I was involved in an accident and it was my fault. I switched insurance companies 6 months ago and my credit report and score isn't the greatest. It's actually Fair. My insurance score (according to CK) is great. I'm higher than 71% of users. I don't get it.
Louis at 3:33 pm on March 8, 2013 -
I don't drive, nor own a car. My car score is 801 and says poor? why. I haven't owned a car in over 10 years. When I did, I had great insurance, great driving record, and 1 accident that was not my fault; no speeding tickets, etc. So how since I won't ever own another car or drive again can I improve my score? My regular credit score is good/very good working on getting it great. Anyone able to help answer my question out there?
Cindy Ledbetter at 2:46 pm on March 9, 2013 -
My credit score dropped the same time I downloaded this App. I had an exelent credit score and now it's only poor, I think they lower your score after downloading the app.
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how much does auto insurance cost at 6:48 pm on March 13, 2013 -
I worked in the auto insurance industry for over 35 years. Insurance company employees NEVER know what your insurance score is…it is typically obtained from FICO, a data vendor, used by the insurance company, and then deleted, not stored, by the company. It may be obtained before a policy in renewed, evaluated, used, and again, deleted.
SMB wrote that his credit is good, but has some speeding tickets. These, like accidents, will affect the insurance score.
Many folks carry the state mandated minimum limits of liability coverage. For some reason, similar to credit history, the limit of liability coverage carried, reveals that drivers carrying HIGHER liability limits, have fewer and less costly accidents. If your policy is only for the minimum required by law, you're doing yourself a disservice. Increasing the limit from the minimum to the next level available, is not that expensive and may increase your insurance score, resulting in lower premiums.
If increasing one level doesn't work, go up another one. Your agent can do this for you…call him/her, and ask them to quote you what the next level of liability for you would be, and he/she can tell you that, along with what the additional cost would be. Agents get paid from the premium you pay, give 'em the chance to earn it.Dan at 6:44 am on March 18, 2013 -
I see all the questions they seem to be the same as mine, perfect credit great driving record etc, where are the answers to why is my rating high and poor?Where do you get an answer
Linda Hammond at 10:20 am on March 19, 2013 -
Does anyone know why I would have an Auto Insurance Score when I have never owned (or rented) a vehicle, driven or been in an accident?
Ron at 2:22 pm on March 26, 2013 -
My insurance score is 786! I've been driving for 35 years and owned my home for 19 years. In that period there have been no tickets, accidents or insurance claims. This doesnt make sense and I find it appalling that they put a score on us based on "PREDICTIONS" that are totally inaccurate historically.
Don at 3:30 pm on April 3, 2013 -
Basing a decision on ones insurance rates based on a credit score is posperous and discrimative. It has nothing to do with ones driving record. We should file a class action suite in this subject and have this process removed.
Duane smith at 6:45 pm on April 4, 2013 -
Total BS. Just a way to get more money from consumers. Total Fraud!!!!!!
Rick at 1:39 am on April 5, 2013 -
This is in reguards to almost everyone question. People are asking why their credit scores are high and the insurance scores are low? The lower your insurance score the better that means that you are less likely to file a claim and insurance companies like that. If your insurance score is getting lower that's good to because it usually means that your credit score is getting higher.
Roxann at 10:44 am on April 5, 2013 -
Okay. So I've read thru all this thread. I have excellent credit scores. I have NO blemish on my driving record. I buy mid to top range for all insurance coverages. The only thing I can possibly imagine might be that I'm 66 years old. Why is my insurance risk rated as poor???????
Sandra McCausland at 2:23 pm on April 5, 2013 -
How can I have a bad score when I haven't any accidents and premiums are paid on time. I have been with this company for 27 years.
Karen Stotts at 8:25 am on April 7, 2013 -
In the nearly two years I've been using this site, my auto insurance score changed once. How they calculate this score is a mystery, but it doesn't appear to change as much as the other scores do.
They may use a tiered system where no changes are shown until you meet the next levels requirements, but that seems strange to me as none of the other scores do this. Even the Home Insurance score has minor fluctuations every month.
What's even better is my score went up after making my one and only insurance claim (someone else did a hit and run on my poor bumper). One would think that would have a negative effect on this score.
It would be nice to know how to improve this score, but credit scoring is a shady practice to begin with and it appears they enjoy keeping it that way.
His Noodliness at 6:26 am on May 2, 2013 -
The insurance score is proportional to your credit score and not your driving history.
Kevin Skurski at 8:56 pm on June 2, 2013 -
People should keep in mind that some states don't allow the use of insurance scores and some auto insurance providers don't actually use credit scores. These things vary, so it's important to check your state insurance commission's website or your auto insurance provider's for all the facts.
Joshua Squires at 7:37 am on July 5, 2013 -
Also remember, if the insurance companies could not somehow increase revenue, they wouldn't use your credit information. There is a direct cause and effect between using your credit report to justify raising your rates and company revenues.
dave at 7:04 pm on August 28, 2013 -
Agree with kavin that some states don't allow the use of insurance scores and some auto insurance providers don't actually use credit scores. So i always use local comparison system and want to suggest that please read T&C carefully before taking any policy.
jasleen at 9:31 pm on September 9, 2013 -
I will be petitioning this with the White House to get rid of these scores since they are all flawed and it is just another way of scaming people out of their money by the insurance companies. Click on the link below and sign the petition to get rid of these scores!
Dan B at 8:10 am on September 17, 2013 -
Hi, I am shocked to know my auto insurance credit score is very poor, my over all credit is fair, I am using very little credit less than 5%. I have had no accidents in past, I have always paid my bills on time, still my score is very poor, I had an auto insurance policy jointly with a friend of mine where in my friend had an accident, does that cause a problem
vikrant at 11:05 pm on October 5, 2013 -
" This is in reguards to almost everyone question. People are asking why their credit scores are high and the insurance scores are low? The lower your insurance score the better that means that you are less likely to file a claim and insurance companies like that. If your insurance score is getting lower that's good to because it usually means that your credit score is getting higher."
So this was posted on April 13 2013 and actually makes alot of sense. The confusion isn't about what the score is, the confusion is centered around the Credit Karam UI if this is in fact the case the scale on this page of the dashboard needs to be inverted. It indicates poor for good ratings and good for bad ratings. This needs to be addressed by Credit Karma and it's a stupid simple fix that would eliminate a call driver.
Luke Hebert at 10:44 am on October 19, 2013 -
I haven't had a traffic violation in 25 years. I haven't submitted an auto insurance claim in over 25 years, either. I have always paid my auto insurance and car payments on time. I have never been late. Why is my auto insurance score "poor"???
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Catherine Hicks Nude at 2:01 pm on December 7, 2013 -
Yeah I have an issue with this score. I've been driving for 20 years, and I've never filed a claim, have only been in two accidents that were the fault of negligent drivers. To say that I have a "poor" score here, or that I'm "more likely to file a claim" is ludicrous. If you were to see my vehicles, and how I take care of them, you'd think I was a freak. One of my vehicles is a daily driver that I drive year round and turns heads in car shows!!! I'm actually offended by this.
Jerry at 1:56 am on January 1, 2014 -
I'm kind of perplexed as well. Last year in June my Auto score was poor and rated at 667. However it jumped up to 810 in July, which is still considered poor. However my auto insurance dropped by 150 dollars per 6 month period so apparently this score makes a huge difference. The only thing that I had done was increase my insurance coverage. So since I increased my coverage my rates dropped because my score jumped. At least that's how I'm reading into it.
Aaron at 10:20 am on January 3, 2014 -
This is a total scam to allow insurers justification for raising rates and therefore profits. My credit score is better than 70% of everyone, but my insurance score is worse than 60%. Sure. With no negative info whatsoever.
Watch anything on tv and think about why every third commercial is a duck/gecko/pig/mayhem/flo/aaronrodgers trying to sell you car insurance. How can they afford to spend that much on advertising if they aren't making insane amounts of money? Nationwide isn't on your side. You are not in good hands.
Josh at 9:44 pm on January 14, 2014 -
A lot of insurers do not use credit score when determining rates. You just need to find one that doesn't (if you're that worries about it).
Also, the credit score is just a small part of the total algorithm.James at 10:48 pm on January 19, 2014 -
I'm going to 2nd the comment by Luke Hebert above.
My regular credit score is borderline Good/Excellent. But my auto insurance score is just on the side of "Very Poor". Furthermore, I just got a new credit card (0%, for dental stuff) – which lowered all of my scores -except- for the auto insurance score, which went UP.
CreditKarma – Your UI is reversed!
Bill C. at 3:03 pm on February 4, 2014 -
I now have a Poor score. Credit has been Excellent year over year for a decade +. I did file a home insurance claim to cover damage in the recent ice storm. Maybe this caused by 56pt drop. Interestingly, my home insurance score went up. Love useless metrics…
Slee at 3:29 pm on February 21, 2014 -
Still nothing is said about *what* "information" it uses "from the credit report," or explain how this would possibly increase or decrease the chance of filing a claim. Many people have very positive credit reports and high credit scores but low insurance scores. I have a low-to-average credit score (depending on which one you consider "the real one"), and an insurance score of 640, according to Credit Karma. I've not filed an insurance claim in the past 12 years, and that was an Uninsured Motorist claim from a not-at-fault accident. What the insurance companies are telling us is that if I have bad credit due to a layoff and bankruptcy, there's a higher chance of some idiot without car insurance running into me.
It is completely asinine.Mark at 1:08 pm on March 20, 2014 -
For the past couple of years, my auto score fluctuates three to five points every month. Currently, I am rated as fair down from good a couple of months ago. My credit rating is excellent. My VantageScore is perfect. I have no tickets or accidents on my record. As a matter of fact, the only claim I ever made with insurance occurred over 20 years ago when I hit a deer. I carry very high limits of coverage and have an umbrella policy as well. I am rated excellent for Homeowner's Insurance which makes me more mystified. One would think the formula would be the same for any insurance we carry, but they would be wrong. It appears that this formula is set up to wring a few more dollars out of us.
Kelly at 6:40 am on May 3, 2014 -
Yes thank you for this article very helpful. I actually work with exotic and luxury car rentals and find that so many drivers have issues on there records from so many years ago that calling the DMV to ensure issues from years ago are removed is of vital importance to also get the best rates. Along with any other insurance issue that might prop up with home and other.
Michelle at 12:09 am on May 13, 2014 -
My Transunion credit score is nearly 800 and I observed that my auto insurance got reduced by 146 points while no credit activity was observed and no change in credit score. I received an email from credit karma team recommending me to check if my excellent auto insurance score can get me a better insurance premium with partner company All State. My Mistake! I clicked the linked and provided the required information and guess what my score dropped by 146 points 2 days later. Guys please be vigilant when providing your information and filling out any quote request even when if it is recommended by Credit Karma Team.
Faisal Khan at 6:11 pm on June 18, 2014 -
It's about your Beer Belly….. they can tell how much your drink and smoke…. That's my wild guess….
Man Le at 12:44 am on July 22, 2014 -
Thank you CreditKarma,
Richard McGinnis at 5:00 pm on October 12, 2014 -
Companies must file their insurance credit scoring models with TDI. To request a copy of a company's insurance credit scoring model, please submit an open records request to the Texas Department of Insurance.
Clint at 6:08 pm on October 27, 2014 -
Look closely and you'll find some enlightening information on how and why each credit factor is used to develop insurance scores.
Greg A at 3:17 pm on November 15, 2014 -
You know what else gets me about these insurance scores both auto and home is the fact that my fico score has continued to go up and I have gone from very poor about five years ago to just under good. I have been diligently working on it, but my insurance scores are very poor. I have never missed a payment on either and I have had both auto and home owners insurance since 1970. And both seem to eek up a couple of dollars each year. I moved closer to Detroit about 7 years ago and there went the rates. In a matter of 7 years my monthly rate went up $80 dollars inclusively even though I have trimmed the coverage back and raised my deductibles. I have checked around to no avail. I am getting the best rate around. One of the funny things is one of the excuses for my rate being higher was that I was too close to Detroit, yet my car was stolen 10 years ago when I lived in a farming community. Go figure!!!
Bernadette at 1:02 pm on January 23, 2015 -
Start writing to your state representatives and get your family members and neighbors to do so too!! Raise heck with them. Write once a week if you can!! This must be addressed because it is the middle class being robbed legally with this scam!!!
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text: CCC Graduations Set for June 12 and 13 Posted: Friday, May 30, 2014 at 3:55 PM Article by: Janet PaulsonOREGON CITY - Clackamas Community College will mark the accomplishments of graduates in two ceremonies scheduled for Thursday, June 12, and Friday, June 13. Both ceremonies begin at 7 p.m. in the Randall Gym. On Thursday, the college will hold the graduation of students in the Adult High School Diploma and GED (General Educational Development) programs. The youngest student participating is 14, and the oldest is 46. Friday's graduation recognizes students earning degrees and certificates. The college will award 1,428 certificates and degrees this spring, although not all students participate in graduation. The youngest graduate in Friday's ceremony is 16, and the oldest is 70. Eighty-one graduates have earned a 4.0 GPA, and 381 students have made honor roll with a GPA of 3.5 to 3.99. At each graduation, a number of students who have been nominated by their instructors are recognized for their accomplishments at CCC. The college also recognizes an outstanding alumni and distinguished friends of the college. This year's student profiles include: Elvia Lopez, earning her GED and working toward citizenship. Sally Jasso, a returning student who earned her GED and is now earning a degree in computer science. Caitlyn Fitzgerald, earning her GED after overcoming health challenges. Francisco Nunez, earning his GED through determination and hard work. Sosentes "Tito" Mendoza, a Desert Storm veteran earning a degree in Human Services. A 4.0 student and member of Phi Theta Kappa honor society for two-year students, he will transfer to PSU to earn a bachelor's degree in social work. Adam Bowlen, earning a degree criminal justice, is a cadet with CCC Campus Safety looking for a career in law enforcement. Sheree Sturman, a single parent, who is earning an associate's degree. Chris Chulos II, a former Blue Heron Paper Mill worker, who lost his job of nearly 40 years when the mill closed in 2011. He is earning a degree in horticulture. Travis Swanson, a returning student earning a transfer degree, who plans to transfer to Oregon Tech. He is an Oregon Scholar and president of Phi Theta Kappa. Distinguished alumni ShiloWittrock-Laccino, who overcame hardships to complete her transfer degree at CCC. She earned a bachelor and a master of social work at Portland State University and now works in her hometown of Molalla as a school social worker. The college will recognize the Miles Family of Miles Fiberglass and Composites as Distinguished Friends of the College. Lowell Miles, his daughter Lori Luchak-Olund, and her son Alex Luchak will accept the award. The Miles family has a long history of support of CCC and the college Foundation. No tickets are required to attend graduation ceremonies. However, seating in Randall Hall is limited, and doors will close when capacity is reached. Additional viewing will be available in the McLoughlin Auditorium and the Community Center Mall. For more information, please see the graduation website at www.clackamas.edu/Graduation. -30- Press ReleasesEvents CalendarVideo ChannelPress ReleasesCCC in the NewsCollege Advancement and Public Affairs Contact the Public Affairs OfficeOregon City - 19600 Molalla Avenue, Oregon City, Oregon 97045 Email us: firstname.lastname@example.com Call us: 503-594-6000


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Arlington Community Corrections is a local probation office that offers misdemeanor offenders supervision, alternatives to incarceration, and monitoring of court-ordered special conditions. The office promotes offender accountability and affords individuals an opportunity to achieve a successful personal life.
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- Provide supervision in lieu of incarceration.
- Help offenders recently released from incarceration readjust to life in the community.
- Counsel those experiencing their first involvement with the Criminal Justice System and those who are occasional repeat offenders.
- Make referrals to a wide variety of agencies based on special conditions imposed by the Court and the specific, individual needs of the offender.
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- 12-week Basic Addiction and Relapse Education Program (BARE). Offered to probationers as well as pretrial clients. Contact: Marie Fordham, 703-228-0123.
- 8-week Acculturation Program, Living in a New Land (LIANL) is offered to Spanish speaking probationers. This program helps people understand their "new local community." Contact: Maria Baldelomar, 703-228-0125.
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When designing the FlexStor platform, it was essential that the new operating system meet two critical criteria: low memory consumption and high performance. The Nucleus RTOS with its minimal lines of code and highly deterministic behavior was the ideal OS.
"For many of our customers, FlexStor serves at the heart of a company's data center. To have an OS like Nucleus run such a complex set of middleware and effectively drive these tape-loaded devices is very unique."
Franz Bucher, Chief Software Engineer, BDT AG
When Trust and Reliability are Paramount
While tough, rigorous design standards are built into the FlexStor platform, it's third-party OEMs who ultimately stamp their name on the outside of the FlexStor product. Because of this arrange¬ment, trust and reliability are extremely important to the BDT brand name. So when the company needed an operating system of this caliber, it was easy to select Mentor's Nucleus RTOS.
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Because BDT was going to use an existing 32-bit processor and a similar application for FlexStor product line, it was critical that Nucleus step in and perform at a higher level without adding to its footprint size. With minimal lines of code and highly deterministic behavior, Nucleus was able to achieve what the company needed.
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Not only was BDT impressed with Nucleus size and performance, the company was also pleased to discover the many Nucleus middleware offerings (USB, Networking, Storage & Database), which fit perfectly into the FlexStor platform.
"The FlexStor platform is a testament to the robustness of Nucleus."
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BDT AG, headquartered in Rottweil, Germany, is one of the largest independent suppliers of advanced tape storage automation and paper handling technologies in the world. The company develops, designs, and manufactures tape autoloaders, tape libraries, and paper handling input and output devices for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), vendors, and distributors. BDT's 160 patents are clear evidence to the company's innovation and leadership in this market sector.


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This Solar Light is intended for in-ground flagpoles from 15' to 25' above ground height.
There is a ON/OFF button, please press it "ON" before you use it.
1.Batteries: 3×2000 mAH Ni-CD (included)
2.product diameter:22cm thickness:3.0cm
3.6pc Solar Panel:6V,300mA
4.Lights: LEDs rated to last for upwards of 100,000 hours.
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I explored many lighting options for my flag pole (including hardwired and solar lights) before settling on this light, and I am completely satisfied.
Installation is extremely easy. I installed the light in the winter and was skeptical about it performing well, but I was pleasantly surprised. During the long winter nights, the light was much dimmer at 6-7 am, but it never died. Now that the Spring is here and the nights are much shorter, the light is still quite bright just before dawn.
Keep in mind this is an LED light, so that may clash with other light sources you may have in your yard (e.g. garden lights). I did not have this problem.
This is the only light source I have tried, but I have trouble believing another solar powered light will perform any better.


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5 Oh my God, this is the best game of the year.exoneuk | 05/06/2008 | See all exoneuk's reviews (19)Top 100 Games Reviewer You're probably thinking: "Whoa! Slow down there, the best game of the year? Are you crazy?" - to which I would simply cuff you politely and say "ever so slightly." However... let me embellish my potential hyperbole.You see, The World Ends With You (which I shall continue to refer to as TWEWY for the sake of my typing) is one of the most striking games I have ever played in that it constantly has me coming back for more. The only reason I had to STOP playing it was because the battery on my DS had ran out. And it was 3am.You start off as sullen, anti-social grumpy git Neku Sakuraba who initially comes across as a horrific emo-child. As it turns out, he is in fact the very antithesis of emo and much of the game's characterisation is meant to be a parody on emo culture. Thank goodness for that thinks this reviewer! I can't play emo games! I might want to cut myself afterwards!That was a joke. I apologise.Anyhow, as it turns out, Neku has been killed somehow and now has to survive the next seven days without being deleted (wow, dying twice in the space of a week? That's gotta be harsh...) and he does so by completing missions set about for him and the other dead folk, or players as they're referred to, which must be done in a set time or else the entirety of the player population gets erased! However, in order to get by, you'll have to have a partner! And Neku, being the jackass that he is, is hardly the most exciting of accomplices when all he wants to do is channel out the entire world and never speak to a living soul again. But he is forced into doing so by some chirpier characters (the effervescent Shiki, the irritatingly snotty Joshua and the over-the-top muscle-head Beat) who eventually start to bring Neku out of his shell and to start being less of a grumpy git and more of a NORMAL HUMAN BEING WITH FRIENDS.Amazingly, the game manages to draw you in despite having such an annoying lead character. On some level, every person who plays this will be able to understand him and be ableto empathise with him although initially it is hard to empathise with someone who basically... erm... is a jackass (I'm struggling for other words here!) and never really looks to change his persona much. Ahhhh... but give him time and etc, etc... I don't want to spoil it too much.Twists and turns in the plot abound making it exceptionally intriguing from day one and the characters are hugely impressive and some of the NPCs are even likeable!The crux of the game is easily the comabt. Neku and partner are separated on the top and bottom screens. Neku can attack by scratching, slashing and tapping the touch screen and even blowing into the microphone while partner is controlled via the direction pad (or by the computer if you get a little too confused, which you will initially) - it's a tricky system to get to grips with but immensely rewarding nonetheless and one that will yield great rewards over time. The attacks are designated by pins you collect during your adventure and certain pins will let you unleash different attacks, allowing for huge combos and huge rewards... it's fantastic fun.Look, all of this should tell you that TWEWY is a fantastic RPG and a fantastic game in general and if you haven't clicked BUY NOW yet then what the 'eckers are you waiting for? I mean, it's the best game of the year! I said that already and you didn't believe me? What are you, crazy?*cuffs you politely*Told you so!
4 One of the best ds titles to come out in a while!!GameGuy | 21/04/2008 | See all GameGuy's reviews (39)This game is perfect for any japan fanatics, since its based in a contemporary japanese city. From the mass zebra crossings, to ramen shops, to funky trends. Based on a week of events that span out more than what the 7 day seems, it has an engaging storyline that compells you to find out the next part of the story in a fantastic comic book style story telling.The graphics itself is simple 2d kind of look, but with a somehwat contemporary comic book style to it. You may think that it may sound pretty uncool, but it actually works extremely well, and the only thing i can fault it, it that your character doesnt change his image as you get new equipment.The gameplay is extremely solid, very simple controls and it slowly eases you in on the dual battle screen. Now you may think controlling 2 people at the same time is a bit daunting, but worry not, its alot easier than it seems. as you use the stylus for neku the main character and you use either the d pad or the B,A,X,Y buttons. the sylus is simple touches such as slash tap or even point and hold, and the other char is simple direction input with a simple guide on the moves.Overall i would give it 4 and half star but theres no half, easily one of the best ds titles out. has great story good grpahics, and the gameplay is new and intuitive. An excellent brand new style of game that would soon be on par with kingdom hearts.
3 Not for mehannahkay | 17/01/2009 | See all hannahkay's reviews (13)Upon reading the numerous five star reviews for this game, i searched and searched until i found a copy and rushed home to play it. However, after playing it for several hours over several days, i finally decided this game wasnt going anywhere.The graphics are brilliant, and the two screen system is utilized brilliantly, making this game a visual gem.This is the only thing that makes the cut scenes tolerable for me, they go on for too long, and are comprised of 2 - 4 characters having a very boring conversation. This happens quite often.The fighting system is a let down, it just isnt satisfying to win a fight, and it feels unnecessarily over complicated.The game play seemed exciting at first, and completing the first couple of tasks was fairly enjoyable, but after several 'days' task i just felt the only thing i was playing for was the storyline.Storyline-wise i was enjoying this game, but in the end it just didnt keep me entertained long enough for me to care what happens next.I wouldn't say don't try this game, i would just say tread carefully, as i thought this was going to be the best game i would play this year, and i was disappointed.
4 Good fresh ideas in this RPGnazgul | 11/05/2008 | See all nazgul's reviews (7)The World Ends With You is influenced by Japanese youth culture and introduces dual-screen combat to the DS. The experience is unlike anything I have ever played on the DS. This RPG boasts fast paced combat, item collecting, innovative gameplay, stylish design, great narrative and audiovisual presentation that hardly cannot impress you.The fresh setting presents Neku who is forced into an alternative Tokyo's fashionable Shibuya district controlled by players known as Reapers. These set you on missions with time limits. Fail to meet the requirements and you are dead. As you overcome missions you can continue to advance in the story. Its real-time combat system at first is difficult but is fresh and engaging and there are even some minor multiplayer options to boot. The depth in this RPG can be seen from luxury goods that enhance character abilities to food that can be digested for power-ups. You can enter boutiques and buy from there. Additional help can be gathered from shop assistants who can advice you on what you should upgrade or on key mission objectives.You can achieve special powers by collecting pin badges. These let you read minds, fire bullets, move objects and throw flames. It's up to you to choose how you assign these pins to which characters to get the best results. Both screens can be used for this game. When you get into a fight you can tap, drag and point on the lower screen with the stylus to fight enemies and move your character. While on the top screen, you input quick commands using the d-pad to do your moves.Once the single player story is completed, you can play any day of any chapter again and this adds extra good replay value. This allows the player to achieve pins and items they missed the first time around. The World Ends With You may get repetitive but it is truly rewarding. The dual screen combat further shows what the DS has been created for. This RPG is not only engaging, but actually brings something fresh to the genre. Note that it is Japanese style, so if you are into this genre this is a must buy. I am not a fan so that is why I did not give it a 5 star rating.
4 Try it, you might like itoORavenOo | 14/05/2008 | See all oORavenOo's reviews (3)I got this based on several recommendations from friends. Initially it looked as though it would be perfect for my tastes, but I really didn't like it at first. The control system is not your usual DS set up, and the dual screen action is a bit daunting at first.A week later and I think this is one of the best DS games in the last year. If you like your RPG/role play titles then the levelling setup will be no surprise and the way you can modify the character with fashions will be no great shock to the system. The real delight in the game is the way the Pins (button badges with attitude) are implemented. They each require a different method of using the stylus, and this allows for a almost limitless combination of attacks.Without giving anything away, the story line is typical Japanese teen agst, but done rather well considering the type of gameplay it sits around. Even the non controllable characters have their own personalities, which boosts the immersion in the game a lot.Overall, a great game, but do persevere withit if you seem unsure initially. It doesn't take too long before you advance from "E" ranked single battles, to scoring "Star" rankings in chained battles. And that feeling it gives is all too often missing from some of today's titles.


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No. The Exception applies to a hole-in-one made "while playing golf," a phrase that includes situations where the hole-in-one is incidental to a round of golf (including a partial round).
For example, a prize won for a hole-in-one must still conform to the prize limit of a retail value of $750 in the following formats:
No. It applies only to hole-in-one prizes.
As the USGA believes that providing instruction for compensation is a key charge of the PGA of America, LPGA and their members, the intention of the Rule is to help support golf in areas where it is difficult to obtain enough PGA/LPGA Professionals to help with golf programs. Only in very rare circumstances where adequate assistance from PGA/LPGA Professionals is not available will the USGA consider, on a case-by-case basis, approving the payment of amateurs to give instruction. Before approving any such program, the USGA will be in close contact with the PGA of America and/or the LPGA Teaching and Club Professional Division.
Amateurs competing in sponsored handicap events (e.g., by a company) may accept expenses to play in its various stages, provided the event has been approved by the USGA for US-only events or the USGA and the governing body of any other country involved with the competition. This provision applies only to competitions that are played on a net basis.
An amateur may attempt to qualify for a professional tour, provided he first waives his right to any prize money - see Note 2 to Rule 2-1. Please note that this Rule applies only to qualifying schools and does not apply to a qualifier for a particular event (e.g., a player who attempts to qualify as a professional for a specific event would forfeit his amateur status).
The distinction between playing for prize money, which violates the Rules of Amateur Status, and gambling, which does not, is often difficult to determine. In general, amateurs should not play for cash prizes of any amount in large, organized events where playing for the money is not optional, there are no prizes other than cash or the fact that cash prizes will be awarded is advertised. Additionally, there would also be a concern if participation in the event were open to the public. If these characteristics are present, participation in these events will likely result in each player forfeiting his amateur status.
In view of the above, we would urge groups not to award cash prizes. By awarding merchandise or gift certificates redeemable for merchandise instead of cash, the group would ensure that the amateur status of the players is not even brought into question.
If participation in the "skins" portion of the competition is not optional (i.e., the players are essentially required to pay an entry fee to be used to award cash prizes in the skins game), the players who play in the competition would likely be considered to be playing for prize money and thus in violation of Rule 3-1 of the Rules of Amateur Status.
If participation in the "skins" portion of the competition is optional (i.e., there is an optional cash side pool in which players could contribute if they wished in order to be eligible for the "skins" prizes), involves a nominal amount of money, and is not advertised, the arrangement would appear to constitute gambling, which is not a violation of the Rules.
A "junior golfer" is an amateur golfer who has not reached his 19th birthday during the calendar year ending December 31st prior to a competition requiring that golfer to be a junior in order to participate. Junior golfers may accept expenses directly from outside help to play in competitions limited to juniors. For other competitions, the expenses must be paid in accordance with Rule 4-2c, and be approved by and paid through the junior's state or regional golf association. Expenses include the player's transportation, lodging, meals, entry fee, and caddie, cart or practice fees. Juniors should also note that the acceptance of expenses may violate the eligibility rules of the local high school athletic association or National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).
An amateur who is an employee of an educational institution or camp may be compensated for giving instruction to students provided his total time spent giving instruction is less than 50% of his total time in a year as a school employee.
For example, a high school golf coach is also a history teacher at the school. As a golf coach, he spends time conducting team meetings, transporting students, scheduling matches, etc, and giving instruction to the players. As the time he is actually giving instruction is less than 50% of everything else he does as a school employee, he may be compensated specifically for his coaching duties.
Professionalism in a sport other than golf does not of itself render the player ineligible for amateur golf competition.
It is up to each club to decide whether professionals may participate in its events.
It is recommended that, if the winner of an amateur event is subsequently found to have been a non-amateur at the time of the competition, the title be declared vacant for that year.
If a USGA Member Club hosts an event offering non-conforming prizes or does not uphold the USGA Policy on Gambling, the club will not normally be expelled from membership. However, it will jeopardize its chances of hosting a USGA championship.
The USGA and Chevron have committed to using the game of golf to encourage students in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) disciplines. This commitment has led to the creation of extensive golf-focused STEM teaching tools, and has resulted in charitable contributions to support golf-related programs through Eagles for Education
At U.S. Open Championships the Chevron STEM ZONE™ is an interactive experience highlighting the science and math behind the game of golf through a variety of hands-on exhibits and experiments.
The partnership has also produced educational materials such as the Science of Golf video series and a nationally-distributed newspaper insert which are provided to teachers as tools to enhance existing curriculum in schools. These lessons teach the science behind the USGA's equipment testing, handicapping, and agronomy efforts.
For more interactive experiences featuring golf-focused STEM lessons, visit the partnership homepage.
Rolex has been a longtime supporter of the USGA and salutes the sportsmanship and great traditions unique to the game. This support includes the Rules of Golf where Rolex has partnered with the USGA to ensure golfers understand and appreciate the game.
As the official timekeeper of the USGA and its championships, they also provide clocks throughout host sites for spectator convenience.
For more information on Rolex and their celebration of the game, visit the Rolex and Golf homepage.
IBM has partnered with the USGA to bring the same technology, expertise, and innovation it provides to businesses all over the world to the USGA and golf's national championship.
IBM provides the information technology to develop and host the U.S. Open's official website, www.usopen.com, as well as the mobile apps and scoring systems for the three U.S. Open championships. These real-time technology solutions provide an enhanced experience for fans following the championship onsite and online.
For more information on IBM and the technology that powers the U.S. Open and businesses worldwide, visit http://www.usopen.com/IBM
Lexus is committed to partnering with the USGA to deliver a best-in-class experience for the world's best golfers by providing a fleet of courtesy luxury vehicles for all USGA Championships.
At each U.S. Open, Women's Open and Senior Open, Lexus provides spectators with access to unique experiences ranging from the opportunity to have a picture taken with both the U.S. Open and U.S. Women's Open trophies to autograph signings with legendary Lexus Golf Ambassadors in the Lexus Performance Drive Pavilion.
For more information on Lexus, visit http://www.lexus.com/
Together, American Express and the USGA have been providing world-class service to golf fans since 2006. By creating interactive U.S. Open experiences both onsite and online, American Express enhances the USGA's effort to make the game more accessible and enjoyable for fans.
For more information on American Express visit www.americanexpress.com/entertainment


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