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Leaving aside the obvious fact that Caplan�s thesis is diametrically (and irrationally??) at odds with the observed facts of prosperity in more democratic and less democratic societies, there are several reasons why it might be wrong in theory. First, the proposed cure may well be worse than the disease. Caplan and his fellow paternalists are walking down a well-worn path, paved with good intentions but leading ultimately to disaster. It is the path taken by the na�ve Marxists who dreamt of the utopia they would create if only the Platonic Guardians could arrange for each to give according to his ability and receive according to his need. Unfortunately, in a world populated by ruthless political agents, such sweet concepts are quickly subverted to justify exploitation. Secondly, Caplan's belief that voters oppose free trade appears to be based not on democracy but on opinion polls. Democracy is not opinion polling. An opinion poll which asks people in the street if they support continuing UN sanctions against the dictatorship in Transpistria will typically yield a majority in favour, even though Transpistria doesn't exist. Proper democracy involves people voting of their own volition in a referendum following a period of public debate in which all sides of the issue have been discussed. Typically the Government, the various political parties, and even economists, will have published their recommendations on which way to vote, and the people may (if they wish) use these for guidance. Thirdly, and most important, even if Caplan�s belief that voters oppose free trade is correct, his assumption that their opposition is "irrational" simply does not follow. On the contrary, it may be very rational. Even if it is accepted that free trade is good for the economy "as a whole", it does not follow that it is good for each and every individual, or even for a majority. (This is the utilitarian error that one person's happiness may be used to offset another person's misery.) It certainly does not follow that each individual should rationally accept the risk of a certain cost unless the likely benefits have been clearly explained and there is some assurance that they will be received. Indeed, it would be quite irrational for voters to accept such a offer. The belief amongst certain economists that voters are automatically "irrational" simply because they don't accept instantly everything told to them by the economics profession says rather more about the economists than it does about the voters. The apparent opposition to free trade reflected in opinion polls may reflect a perfectly rational fear that the benefits of free trade will be captured by the Platonic Guardians and their mates, and that the benefits to the individual will arrive slowly, if at all. Ironically in the light of Caplan's anti-democratic arguments, the rational fears of voters could be allayed by more democracy, not less democracy. Voters may be more likely to take the risk of free trade if they feel they have some control over what happens next, rather than being left to the mercies of professional politicians and their clients. Moreover, the very fact of being called upon to vote in a democratic referendum (not an opinion poll) may encourage voters to consider the issues. Popular ignorance of economics is a result of inadequate democracy. Like the children of overbearing parents, voters may take the view: "Why worry about free trade - why worry about anything - if the politicians are simply going to do what they want anyway?" Caplan concludes his Cato Unbound essay with an appeal to emotion: "Every parent eventually asks his child, 'If all your friends jumped off the Brooklyn Bridge, would you?' I have an even more loaded question for those who refuse to second-guess the wisdom of the average voter: 'If the majority said we all had to jump off the Brooklyn Bridge, would you push people who refused to jump?' " The emotional Brooklyn Bridge metaphor - an irreversible disaster - is of course irrelevant to a discussion of whether or not to adopt a reversible measure of free trade. But let us take his metaphor a little further . . . I don't know if Caplan has actually lived under a truly democratic government (in Switzerland perhaps). Nor do I know if Caplan has children or how old they are. But the one thing I have learned as a parent is that there comes a time when you must leave to them to make their own mistakes. They may get hurt, and you hope it won't be too bad, but it's the only way they learn how to make their own decisions. It's the opposite of paternalism. It's called Growing Up. Comment originally posted on May 14, 2007 1:27 PM
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The Wall Street Journal is running an op-ed today by Bryan Caplan, drawing on his groundbreaking new book The Myth of the Rational Voter, explaining how special interests, who often push policies contrary to the public interest, neverthless have an outsized influence in politics.
Why would the majority favor policies that hurt the majority? There is a good reason. The majority favors these policies because the average person underestimates the social benefits of the free market, especially for international and labor markets. In a phrase, the public suffers from anti-market bias.
Economists have spent centuries explaining how markets channel greedy intentions into socially desirable results; how trade is mutually beneficial both within and between countries; how using price controls to redistribute income inflicts a lot of collateral damage. These are the lessons of every economics textbook. Contrary to the stereotype that they can't agree, economists across the political spectrum, from Paul Krugman to Greg Mankiw, see eye to eye on these basic lessons.
Unfortunately, most people resist even the most basic lessons of economics. As every introductory teacher of the subject knows, students are not blank slates. On the first day of class, they arrive with strong -- and usually misguided -- beliefs about economics. Convincing students to rethink their anti-market views is no easy task.
The principles of economics are intellectually compelling; but emotionally, they fall flat. It feels better to believe that greedy intentions imply bad consequences, that foreigners destroy our prosperity and that price controls are a harmless way to transfer income. Given these economic prejudices, we should expect policies like steel tariffs, farm subsidies and the minimum wage to be popular.
So what can we do about it? Last November, Cato Unbound (which I edit) hosted a discussion of Caplan's work and its implications for politics in an issue called "Majority Fools? Irrationality and the Limits of Democracy." In light of voter irrationality, Caplan mainly advises "relying less on democracy and more on private choice and free markets." However, much of the conversation centered on Caplan's perceived elitism: if voters are so irrational, shouldn't we just turn economic policy over to the experts. He was asking for it:
Another way to deal with voter irrationality is institutional reform. Imagine, for example, if the Council of Economic Advisers, in the spirit of the Supreme Court, had the power to invalidate legislation as "uneconomical." Similarly, since the data show that well-educated voters hold more sensible policy views, we could emulate pre-1949 Great Britain by giving college graduates an extra vote.
Setting knee-jerk reactions in favor of democractic equality aside, one big practical problem here is that of establishing, outside the democratic process, which groups' policy views are most "sensible," and therefore deserving of extra votes inside the democratic process. Sure, social scientists can show us who, as a class, have opinions closest to the social-scientific consensus. But social scientists have no special standing in existing democracies, and it seems that the decision to allocate extra votes to the better-educated would need to be itself democratic. But if voters and the representatives they have elected are irrational in the way Caplan convincingly establishes, will they ever endorse this? Whatever else there is to say about Caplan's proposal from a normative standpoint, as an empirical matter, it seems that if Caplan is right about voter irrationality, his own preferred reforms are infeasible.

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Some Unique Colored Roses
Here are some pictures taken this spring/summer of some of my more oddly colored roses. If anyone has some suggesstions for some more I would LOVE to hear them! I'm always on the hunt for new roses!
All American Magic
Blue River (1st year plant. I'm hoping for larger/fuller blooms in the spring!)
Cherry Parfait
Distant Drums
Dorcas (ist year plant also)
Golden Princess
Great Speckled Bird
The Green Rose
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Hula Hoop
Koko Loco
Leprechaun (Starts bright yellow and ages through pink, orange, and finally deep red)
Memphis Cajun
Memphis Music (love, love, love it!)
Paw Maw
Purple Splash
Rainbows End CL
Rock n Roll
Table Mountain (green undertones...beautiful!)
Spiced Coffee
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What a great collection of unique roses! Thanks for sharing! My favorite is the GIGANTIC HUMONGOUS Chihuly, lol! I thought I was looking at a twin of my Distant Drums when I saw yours, lol! My second favorite was the Great Speckled Bird, ya gotta love a name like that too, hehe!
Gee - those ARE unusual!!! I have All American Magic - I hated it at first, but now I LOVE it!!!!! It always seems to be in bloom. Yours looks HUGE - is it?? Mine are about 3 1/2 inches. Fabulous picture!!
My favs of your roses are - AAM, Chihuly, SnowFire, Memphis Magic and Memphis Cajun.
I adore your Memphis Cajun - WOW!!!!! I want it!!! Can you tell us more about it?
Thanks for all the beauty!!
Carol, I agree with you about AAM. I love the blooms, but the plant itself leaves something to be desired :( I only added it this spring, and it was a bareroot (I'm not a big fan, I prefer own-root container roses) and it has produced some large beautiful blooms (mine are also 3-3.5 inches), but it rarely has any leaves left due to BS and bugs feeding on it.
As for Memphis Cajun....great rose. It is a miniflora, but its blooms are just as large as any of my HTs. It was also added this year, along with Memphis Magic, and Great Speckled Bird all from hybridizer Witt Wells. He runs his own website of roses he breeds and patents called Wells Midsouth Roses. Great guy and you'll deal directly with him. He does some amazing things with color. I came across him while looking for the rose Aberacadabera, and found Memphis Music. Its had 3 flushes since I've planted it in April(?). Opens a kind of pinky-orange color and ages to coffee tones.
For the record, Great Speckled Bird hasn't even been introduced into commerce yet. I was shipped one incorrect rose from Wells, and when I rec'd the correct one he included two additional roses at no charge for his error :)
My All American Magic has nice shiny clean leaves and the bush shape looks great. The flowers were just all muddled and half there when I first got it. Now it's beautiful. I guess I am not in a disease ridden area.
Memphis Cajun is really remarkable. Does it have fragrance?
If you like more unique roses - you may want to try Paradise Found. I just love it. Tons of blooms, wonderful fragrance that I can't describe.
OMG! We had that very discussion at our rose show in June, earwig. Someone entered a Chihuly and it won best flori. When one of the arrangement judges saw it at the head table they insisted it wasn't Chihuly because it had stripes. It created a huge uproar and several people had hurt feelings. In the end it was determined that it was indeed Chihuly which does often stripe like that.
Seil and Earwig...yes, my Chihuly has given some very different (and beautiful)blooms! The picture below is off the same plant about a month or so later, and you can see the difference in the blooms. I wish it were in bloom right now, because it usually does put out the traditional "Chihuly" blooms. This is the second year I've had it, and I purchased it through Northland Rosarium. Northland doesn't sell Tropical Sunset, so I'm sure it is Chihuly, but I agree it is very similar looking! It's funny that the same discussion came up at a rose show Seil!
I was going to suggest Rainbow's End and Table Mountain and as I scrolled down, there they were! Aren't they fabulous? I am a lover of oddballs also. I have Paradise Found, which I ordered from Garden Valley Ranch (Northland didn't have it last year), so it's a Huey graft. It's doing well and blooms like a maniac. Another one I just adore is World War II Memorial. It looks white from a distance, but up close you can see lilac and grey concentrated in the spiral. Just an amazing rose with super-strong fragrance.
I agree about Paradise Found - blooms like a maniac. So beautiful - and the smell is so unique, and is my favorite for scent. Which is strange, because I usually go for the rose or sweet scents. This rose baffles me to describe the scent. I looked it up the other day - I think it was verbena and clove. I have no idea what verbena smells like. I love this rose!!! Mine is tough since it overwintered in the garage when a lot of mine died.


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We needed firm mattresses for our split king bed, and it looked like we were going to be spending big bucks to get what we needed. I found these at a great sale price and took a chance. They arrived a day later than estimated, which was inconvenient, but they re-inflated quickly and well, with a minimum of gas-off. The first night that we slept on them, my husband pronounced his mattress "not quite as hard as concrete", while I found mine a bit softer than I had expected. By the third night, we agreed that these were extremely comfortable and very supportive. The unknown, of course, is how long they will last. Whether we will still find them comfortable and supportive in a year or three is another question. At the price, it was worth the gamble, and at the moment we are pleased with our purchase....
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We needed firm mattresses for our split king bed, and it looked like we were going to be spending big bucks to get what we needed. I found these at a great sale price and took a chance. They arrived a day later than estimated, which was inconvenient, but they re-inflated quickly and well, with a minimum of gas-off. The first night that we slept on them, my husband pronounced his mattress "not quite as hard as concrete", while I found mine a bit softer than I had expected. By the third night, we agreed that these were extremely comfortable and very supportive. The unknown, of course, is how long they will last. Whether we will still find them comfortable and supportive in a year or three is another question. At the price, it was worth the gamble, and at the moment we are pleased with our purchase.Read More
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This mattress gives the support and comfort that I desire. Some people said that I would have trouble getting out of bed due to side sagging when I try to get out of bed. I have not experienced that at allRead More
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I bought this mattress for my son's dorm room, particularly interested in it because he sometimes tells me he has lower back pain. He loves this mattress, even telling me he sleeps better there than at home because of the comfort of this mattress. I am relieved knowing he will be sleeping well at college! His roomate also bought a foam mattress, but wishes he had my son's because it is more comfortable and thicker, for the same approximate price.Read More
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I was furnishing the guest room in our Palm Springs, CA, house. In planning the room, I decided that extra-long twin beds were the most versatile. Two pushed together are the same size as a king, so they offer two sleepers the most room. Since it was entirely possible that my guests could two single people sharing a room, the XL-twins made a lot more sense than a shared king-size bed. It is, however, harder to find frames/supports and a bedskirt for this usual sized bed. Also, there are far less options for sheets. I was able to find good-quality, high-threadcount sheets, since I wanted white (if you want a color, you could be out of luck), but blankets, duvets, and comforters/coverlets were non-existent. However, since the XL-twin is only about 6 inches longer, I was able to use a regular twin-size duvet and coverlet, so didn't have an issue. I was apprehensive about buying a memory foam mattress online, without being able to test it out. I was also apprehensive about the low price, since our own king-size Temperpedic mattress was quite expensive. When they arrived, I was sure I'd made a mistake because they were rolled up in heavy black plastic, they seemed very light, and the package seemed too small to contain a 12-inch mattress. (Our king-size Temperpedic weighs a ton; it takes four people to lift it.) The info that came with the shipment said that once out of the plastic, they couldn't be returned. Not knowing how I'd check them out if I couldn't open them, I was tempted to return them unopened. However, I took a leap of faith and opened and unrolled them. Once out of the vacum-pack, they puffed up, though they were still quite light. Bottom line, they are very comfortable. They feel different than our king-size Temperpedic, but I believe that's a function of the mattress size, twin versus king. The twin size makes bed-making a breeze. And we've had our first wave of guests, so were able to get the opinion of someone who slept on them for several nights. My daughter is very vocal, and can be counted on to give honest feedback. She and her husband reported being very comfortable, and felt that the mattresses rival a much more expensive model. Once again, we're very happy with our Overstock purchase.Read More
Love this bed really helped my lower back and hips
Bed is just right firmness for me one I had was craft mattic and was too soft and much more expensiveRead More
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Best Pillow-top Mattresses for Back Pain
The key to a good night's sleep when you have chronic back pain is as simple as choosing a good pillow-top mattress. Choosing the best mattress involves knowledge of your personal needs and preferences. To get a comfortable night's sleep, start by choosing a pillow-top mattress made from the right materials for you. Next, choose your preferred thickness. Finally, have firm sleep support underneath the cushions of the pillow-top. Below, you'll learn the best pillow-top mattresses for back pain. Choose the materials: Pillow-top mattresses are made from a variety of materials, so choosing the one that is right for you can make all the difference in the world. People with muscle pain should consider down pillow-top mattresses, which provide a cocoon to sleep in. Those with back issues will generally prefer memory foam pillow-top mattresses, which conform to the body and offer consistent support to areas like the lower back. However, it is important to check the manufacturer's information regarding the recommended weight allowances for these types of pillow-tops. Consumers who are heavier than the recommendations may find that the pillow-top cushion compresses in uncomfortable ways, leaving the mattress lumpy. Determine the thickness: Pillow-top mattresses come in a variety of thicknesses, from just 2 inches to 8 or more inches deep. Like choosing the right materials for your pillow-top, choosing the right depth is vital to getting a good night's sleep. Thinner pillow-top mattresses will allow more of the support from the remainder of the mattress to come through and will not develop body indentations as pronounced as those in a deep pillow-top. Pillow-top mattresses that are too soft may fail to provide back support and cause an increase in back pain. However, deep pillow-top mattresses are excellent for customers who suffer from fibromyalgia or other chronic pain. Check the warranty: Just as you would with any other purchases of its size, check the warranty of your pillow-top mattress. Most manufacturers will provide limited, pro-rated replacement warranties for manufacturer's defects, and some will provide a "comfort guarantee." Others may have specific conditions that must be met in order to maintain the warranty, such as having a boxed spring by the same manufacturer. Take note of any special conditions for the warranty and keep the paperwork. View All Mattresses Back to Guides Directory View All Mattresses
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A mattress is one of the most important purchases you can make because you spend hours each day sleeping and rejuvenating for the next day. While shopping for a new mattress, keep in mind the typical sleeping positions you have to ensure you will find the right mattress to help with bone or joint alignment. Below, you'll learn the best mattresses for every sleeping position. Sleeping on your back: If you primarily sleep on your back, you need to find a mattress with support to prevent pain in the lower back. Sleeping on a mattress that does not have enough support causes muscle strain in the back and increases the chance you will assume a poor posture during sleep, leaving you achy in the morning. The best mattresses for this sleeping position have at least 400 to 800 14-gauge coils. Innerspring mattresses feature firm coils to support the back yet still mold to the curvature of the spine. Mattresses with box springs are ideal for those who sleep on their backs because they stabilize weight, offering back support and increasing the life of the bedding. Sleeping on your stomach: While sleeping on your stomach is comfortable, it also increases pressure and strain on parts of the body like the neck or back. Soft mattresses are the best for those who sleep on their stomachs. Look for mattresses that have 300 to 400 14-gauge coils, which will ensure the mattress is soft and comfortable. If you must use a pillow, look into buying a memory foam style, which molds to the head and neck to stabilize them during sleep. Sleeping on your side: Side sleeping is one of the most common positions on a mattress, and it may also be one of the hardest positions to shop for. Since you lay on your side, there is pressure on the shoulders and hips, which could make a firm mattress uncomfortable for sleeping. A mattress that is too soft is often not supportive enough to keep the spine in proper alignment. The ideal mattress for this position is one that has supportive coils, with a memory foam topper to provide comfort to the joints of the body. View All Mattresses Back to Guides Directory View All Mattresses
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Many factors can contribute to sleep loss, but a good place to start fixing the problem is your mattress. When you are looking for the right one, it's important to find something that provides both support and comfort. The growing trend in bedding is memory foam. Its ability to conform to the body makes it an ideal purchase for those who suffer from back or joint pain; however, memory foam mattresses aren't all the same, and the prices can vary greatly. No matter what your budget is, though, there is one out there for you.
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In recent years, memory foam mattress toppers have become a staple in bedrooms everywhere. They provide support for back-pain sufferers and instantly upgrade an old mattress, but memory foam can also serve different purposes. These unique ideas will show you how to transform an old memory foam mattress topper into something completely new.
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One sleepless night may not seem like a big deal, but what if it becomes many? Without sleep, you lose energy, your health suffers, and the quality of your day-to-day life suffers. Gel memory foam is a soft, durable solution that can help you get back the quality sleep you've been missing. These products -- pillows, mattress toppers, and mattresses -- provide comfort and support to help with several sleep-related problems.
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If you wake up with sore shoulders or an aching back, your old mattress is probably to blame. When you upgrade to a memory foam mattress, you'll enjoy comfortable nights on the viscoelastic foam that was originally developed by NASA scientists. To make sure you get the best mattress for your needs, you'll want to consider these factors while you're online shopping for a memory foam mattress.
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Revitalizing your bed with a memory foam mattress topper is an easy way to add support and warmth to your old mattress. It's also a smart alternative to spending hundreds of dollars for a new mattress when your old one is in good condition. Choosing a foam mattress topper for your bed is simple and can increase your comfort, leading to a more restful night's sleep.
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Anyone who is looking for the ultimate in sleeping comfort will be hard pressed to find an option better than a memory foam bed. Getting a full night's sleep depends a lot on the support of your mattress, and memory foam mattresses offer luxurious, modern comfort. You may have questions about this material, as many people shopping for memory foam do. Here are the answers to some frequently asked questions about memory foam beds, so you can shop for your new mattress with confidence.
How to Choose a Memory Foam Mattress Topper
Memory foam, also called "temper foam," was first developed by NASA in the mid-1960s to ensure passenger comfort and protection in airplane seats. Memory foam mattress toppers mold to the body, and then slowly spring back to their original shape. This makes them ideal for those with back or joint pain. However, not all memory foam mattress toppers are the same. Here's how to choose one that will best suit your needs.
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Waking up stiff and sore is miserable. A mattress with poor support can leave you feeling stiff the entire day. Sleep should leave you feeling revitalized. Latex memory foam bedding provides you support that will help you have a comfortable and refreshing night's sleep. These helpful answers to frequently asked questions about latex memory foam will assist you in making an informed buying decision.
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Mattress toppers are made to be placed on top of your existing mattress. The foam molds to your body, supporting all parts of it equally, so there are no pressure points to cause pain and soreness. Memory foam mattress toppers are a great way to give life to an older bed. Look below to learn answers to the most frequently asked questions about memory foam mattress toppers.
How to Recycle a Memory Foam Mattress Pad
Once your memory foam mattress pad stops providing springy support for your mattress, it's time to let it go. In fact, switching out your memory foam mattress topper every 10 years is recommended to ensure that you're getting the support you want while you sleep. Rather than throwing your old memory foam bedding away, try repurposing it with a few helpful tips. Keep reading to learn how to recycle a memory foam mattress pad in an eco-friendly way.
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A decade ago, choosing a memory foam mattress was easier because there were so few brands and options. However, as the prices of memory foam mattresses have dropped, more brands have begun producing memory foam bedding, and choosing the right mattress has become more challenging. However, one factor remains constant throughout the different brands: memory foam density. Memory foam density, expressed in pounds per cubic foot, makes a big difference in the softness, durability, support, and price of your mattress. Knowing a little about the different densities of memory foam mattresses can simplify the buying process and help you find the memory foam mattress that's right for you.
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Down vs Memory Foam Pillows
You never realize how many muscles it takes to turn your head until you have a stiff neck, and the wrong pillow can leave your neck stiff for days. A good pillow, however, provides the neck and back support you need, and this depends on how you sleep and what you're looking for in a pillow. Compare the qualities of down pillows and memory foam pillows to see which will provide you with the comfort level you need.
Memory Foam Mattress Topper Fact Sheet
If you want to increase the comfort level of your bed without replacing your mattress, memory foam mattress toppers are a terrific solution. Memory foam has gained popularity thanks to its ability to provide personalized conditions for every sleep type. You'll sleep comfortably whether you prefer a firm or soft mattress. Learn more with this memory foam mattress topper fact sheet.
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October 1st, 2013 at 10:48 am
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NBC has finished #1 in adults 18-49 and all other key demographics among ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox for premiere week of[Read-More]
October 1st, 2013 at 7:47 am
NBC Delivers Biggest Premiere Week 18-49 Margin of Victory for Any Network in 16 years
NBC is #1 for Premiere Week in 18-49 for a second year in a row.[Read-More]
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NBC Notches Best Wednesday Premiere-Week Rating in Three Years
In total viewers, it's NBC's best premiere Wednesday (8.6 million) in six years (since 2007, 11.0 million).[Read-More]
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In Focus Display: Handel's operas 'Teseo' and 'Imeneo'
25 January 2013 - 19 May 2013, 10:00 - 17:00
Free with Museum admission. Booking not required.
In December 1712 Handel completed his opera Teseo, and its first performance took place at the Queen's Theatre in the Haymarket, just three weeks later in January 1713. A display in the Handel Gallery includes the earliest surviving manuscript of the opera, which has suffered fire damage at some point in the last 300 years but remarkably has no damage to the music. Other exhibits include early manuscripts and a contract signed by the impresario Heidegger and several singers, relating to their benefit concerts, which was acquired by the Gerald Coke Handel Foundation in 2011.
To coincide with the London Handel Festival's staging of Imeneo, a manuscript of this opera, copied by one of Handel's regular circle of copyists soon after the first performance in 1740, and formerly owned by the Earl of Shaftesbury, is on display along with an early edition of the popular songs.
Images: John James Heidegger by John Faber jr after the portrait by Jean Baptiste van Loo and Manuscript document by Heidegger relating to benefit performances for singers in 1714. Gerald Coke Handel Foundation
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as a tittle says , i need VS98024A_11.tot file , don't need kdz , because it's like upgrade and with tot it's fully fresh install of os ...
anyway is it avaliable anywhere?
i can't find it myself
Nope, install 11A and let your phone take the OTA updates.
i'm not using verizon so i'm not getting otas :|
I believe you can still push them via LG's support site.
I know but it's still kdz method
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|Reviews for A Blast from the Past
| Bright1 chapter 6 . 9/21/2014
This story was so awesome that I just stayed up all night reading it! Darn you and your fabulous writing! It's totally worth the sleep deprivation though. I really liked the idea of Akashi and Kuroko being cousins. I'm a big fan of protective!GOM-and-friends, and I really liked how you made them protective while also staying true to Kuroko's character. I thought that Kuroko's reaction of pride and trying to handle things himself seemed very true to his personality, and I really, really liked that in the middle of that he also had faith that his friends would come help him. Again, great writing! Thank you so much for sharing this!
| Lacila chapter 6 . 5/19/2014
Haizaki will never even see the light of day.
Jail? That's too light of a punishment...
Maybe something...more...
| MissYuki1990 chapter 6 . 3/31/2014
Even though my heart breaks because of what Kuroko was put through (MY POOR BABY) I have to say that this way extremly well written. I enjoyed reading this and I will look forward to reading more from you.
I wish you luck with any future project!
| The Magnetic Witch chapter 6 . 2/11/2014
I would almost hope for a trial, but if this really is the end, it was still lovely! :D
| xDarklightx chapter 6 . 1/3/2014
I really like it.
| Shiroi Ichigo-chan chapter 6 . 12/31/2013
Aaaaaw! I love how protective the GoM are. I love their relationship in this. It's the sweetest thing ever. That said, can I stab Haizaki? Like with an axe? In his head? *grins maliciously* How dare that bastard hurt Kuroko. I'll kill 'em.
| MADStar529 chapter 6 . 7/18/2013
So sweet. Even if Akashi scares me a little.
| Takucchi chapter 6 . 6/8/2013
This. Is. Friggin'. Epic.
| Guest chapter 6 . 5/12/2013
very beautiful :) I love their friendship, and you show it so well!
| SkylarkOfTheMoon chapter 6 . 5/10/2013
Hehehe, I think I broke the Favorite Story button due to pressing it dozens of times. This was, well all I could say is very amazing and well written. I've only recently started watching Kuroko no Basuke so I didn't get most of what was happening but this story just made me want to watch it more. :) Thank you for writing a wonderful story :)
| EpikalStorms chapter 6 . 4/12/2013
Ha. Serves that bastard right. Go GoM!
| Esperanz chapter 6 . 1/30/2013
This story was awesome, i am in love. I was looking around for a non-romantic fic, though I love those as well, I wanted something more...like this. Where the characters are not ooc, and the plot is awesome, though I would have loved an extra chapter where everybody goes out to celebrate the ending of the ordeal.
| Cincinatus123 chapter 6 . 1/2/2013
Omg! Continue please!
| vanilla Pen chapter 6 . 11/11/2012
this is a greaaaat story! i loooove overprotective GoM and my beautiful Akashi -Que Fan girl scream- Arigatou and keep writing
| DarkAdarah chapter 6 . 11/5/2012
YEAH! The good ones always win! ( not really xd)


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nice puzzle
good example of forking...
that's a cool tactic
good one .
i dont get this.
we lose the game if we move like this
on 2nd page, interesting puzzle
The knight and bishop mate is tedious.
I have solved this puzzle.
pretty tough i thought, all these fools on the 1st page saying easy after 1 few minutes posted, what bullcrap, they're so eager to post 1st page they aint doing the puzzle.
Isn't BB5+ a much better first move? it forces the black king to move to one of any three squares where he HAS to lose his queen whilst white gets to retain his. =/
why not check with the bishop first
iliked this one
This puzzle's difficulty might lie in seeing the VALUE in what the final position leaves us with. We also had to see what was at stake. Black was threatening to queen a pawn or two. But now those two pawns are completely neutralized by the knight and the bishop, who can gobble up the pawns with support from the king.
Also I enjoy the sense of humor: white could still lose on time control with a "won" game: checkmating with bishop and knight is difficult to remember for beginners (I'm not sure I could do it without some trial and error, and of course time).
nice Gertix but what about if the king moves to D1? black wins.
According to Shredder Endgame Database, when this puzzle ends (after 4 moves with Black to move), it will take White 30-34 moves to mate. This is assuming that White makes ALL correct moves. If White makes something less than the best move, even after White deals with the problem of the two remaining Black pawns, it is now King, Bishop, and Knight v. King endgame. I believe that 99.99 % of all players can't get a mate in such an endgame in less than 50 moves for each side, which makes it a draw under the 50-move rule. And that doesn't even take into account the time it would take to make all these moves.
Wait this isn't checkmate and now white will lose when black moves its pawn to make it into a queen
I think I did this right, here goes!
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