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A Junior Developer Interview
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A Junior Developer Interview
Posted 22 February 2011 - 01:54 AM
A while back I asked around for some tips on putting a propper CV together, as seen over Here and with all the great advice I got, I managed to get an interview!!
So I would like to think of this as "Step 2", since ofcourse I've never been for a Junior Java Developer interview, I honestly don't know what to expect. I was wondering if anybody out there has gone for a Junior Level interview (Specificaly Java) and what the experience was like? Do they ask quite a lot of technical quesions? (I Have googled some common Junior Java Developer interview questions). Other than that, just general tips on the interview, how to present yourself, the manner you speak to your interviewer etc.
Thanks again, can't wait for some more great tips!
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Posted 22 February 2011 - 01:56 AM
Best of luck with Step 2
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Posted 22 February 2011 - 04:02 AM
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Posted 22 February 2011 - 07:17 AM
I got some more details regarding the interview. They first want me to do a test, this is what they sent me in the email:
"Written in Eclipse 3.6 (aka helios) and the questions are fundamental J2SE type question. The test duration is 3 hours and there are 6 questions. The objective of the test is to verify java programming ability. The ability to write and test java code and basic knowledge of the java core APIs is a pre-requisite. The 1.6 javadocs are available. There are questions on IO, threads and common string parsing."
So what you guys think??
Re: A Junior Developer Interview
Posted 22 February 2011 - 07:37 AM
One bit of advice I would give you is to get a book or even look on the internet and go though a couple of exercises and self assess yourself and the exercises you found hard, revise them topics. If you find one exercise hard, it's not the end of the world, move on to the next one and come back to that once you have time.
Good Luck
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Posted 22 February 2011 - 08:00 AM
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Posted 22 February 2011 - 08:11 AM
I had two interviews last year, one company asked me to write code, the other company didn't.
TBH, I prefer interviews where I get asked to write code since I know that they genuinely recruit people who can write code. I wouldn't want to be working alongside an employee that's slacking off all day and leaves me to write everything.
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Posted 22 February 2011 - 01:00 PM
Good to hear you already have a heads up on what to expect for a coding test. Personally, I hate the damned things. The only one I've ever taken was an example of incompetence in action and I had to actually answer one question with something like "can't be done with the way this database is constructed".
As for what kind of questions they're going to ask in the interview...that's hard to say. Keep in mind, this is for a JUNIOR dev position so they shouldn't be expecting you to be the Java version of Hercules. You can call and ask about that in advance actually. Just ask what the format of the interview will be, who will you be meeting with and such. You might even ask about dress code. Tell them you intend to wear a shirt, tie and slacks to the interview unless they prefer you didn't. Depends on how casual they are and asking about dress code is a good way to gauge that. In the absence of knowing for sure though, always overdress a little.
However, for the interview you should expect some questions about how well you work in a team, your experience and comfort level with mentoring (they have senior devs who likely guide/train junior devs), what you want from a career in development, and so on. It can't be too detailed as this is an entry level position so the questions will likely be more general in nature. Other interview tips in no apparent order (please pardon them if they seem obvious or mundane...you wouldn't believe how many people DON'T meet all these):
- Be prompt - for crying out loud...do NOT be late to the interview. In fact, plan to arrive 15 minutes beforehand. You don't need to check in with the receptionist or whomever that early but arriving early lets you compose yourself, have a look around at the workplace. Check in about 5 mins before the interview time and you'll be calmer and more composed. If you ARE going to be late, call ahead as soon as you know you won't make it and tell them what's keeping you. "Slept late" isn't a good excuse. "Twenty car pile-up on the highway" is as long as it's true.
- Handshake - firm but not crushing. Look person in the eye while shaking hands. Mr. and Ms. as honorifics until they say "call me XXX". Tip: keep a dry paper towel in your right hand pocket so, in the event you're nervous and palms are sweating, you can put yer hand in yer pocket and grab the paper towel to dry it off immediately before shaking hands.
- Personal grooming: shower and shave that day. Forget cologne or aftershave. Make sure your breath is acceptable. Buy breath mints so you can munch immediately before meeting.
- Take care of any bathroom issues before you leave for interview. Nothing's worse than having to piss (or worse) during an interview.
- If allowed to select a place to sit in a meeting room, try and pick a chair that doesn't have you turning your head/body back and forth 180° each time someone speaks to you. In the middle of a meeting table with people on both sides is the worst. End of a table is best.
- Bring extra copies of your resume to hand out to people. Bring a pad. Bring a pen (make sure pen works).
- Try to suppress all fidgeting. Nothing wrong with being candid about being nervous but tapping feet, clicking pen, etc...don't do it. Remember look at people when you speak.
- When introduced to people and if you're not good with names, when possible, write their names down. If you get an odd vibe from them on that, feel free to admit "I'm not great with names". Shows you're aware of your own limitations but have a plan to address them.
- Be somewhat aware of your and their body language. Leaning forward (when seated at a table, for instance) conveys "I'm listening". Leaning back, crossing arms, looking away...all no-nos unless you're obviously thinking of something.
- Don't say anything negative about any previous job. This doesn't mean if you had a job you hated and they ask you about it you tell them it was wonderful. Rather say that it didn't suit you and you left on good terms.
If you've never done it before, Google your own name and see what comes up. I did. I found your FB page (KB is pretty hawt, BTW), your Twitter account and several posts you've made here and on other tech forums. No red flags came up from a cursory search but I didn't go in depth. If there are questionable things out there you should probably consider revisiting who can see them or deleting/editing them.
If you know the name(s) of the people you'll be meeting with, consider doing a search on them as well and see what you find. Interviews ARE for gauging your technical fit with the position but they're also equally used to determine whether you're the right kind of personality fit for the people you'd be working with. If you're into some kind of hobby and discover that the interviewer is as well and they ask you what you like to do in your spare time (a very common question) mention that shared activity amongst others. Search Google which should bring back FB, Twitter (sometimes), LinkedIn, blogs, articles, forum posts and such and do a little research on both the company and the people you'll be meeting. Prepared = confident.
Finally, don't be afraid to tell someone you don't know something. Trying to bullshit your way past a question is a bad idea particularly if someone there knows the answer. There's zero harm in admitting you haven't encountered that yet, it sounds interesting and you'd look forward to learning more about it. It's taking a negative and turning it into as much of a positive as you can.
That's a lot to remember but just keep in mind to be yourself as much as possible. Smile some, make pleasant small talk, be confident (but not cocky), be honest and you'll do fine.
Re: A Junior Developer Interview
Posted 23 February 2011 - 03:43 AM
From what I can make out. Threading(in Java) allows one to run 2(or more I'm guessing) pieces of code at the same time in a class.The reason why you use multithreading is to make more use of the CPU, by using the CPU when it's idling? And that you can use threading in a class by either extending 'thread' or implementing 'runnable'..
And that's how far I got, then it gets very complicated
Does anyone know where I can find an easy tutorial on it or something? Need to know how this works by Friday morning (Aaaargh!)
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I think I'm starting to get it.
A thread is like the main() method in normal programs. And the run() method is like the constuctor of a normal program? But unlike the main() method that stats when you execute the .class, the run() method only executes when the start() method is used on the thread/ "main method"...
This post has been edited by Dean_Grobler: 23 February 2011 - 05:28 AM
Re: A Junior Developer Interview
Posted 24 February 2011 - 02:20 PM
Some questions to ask during the interview:
1) What do you like best about your job?
2) What's one thing you would change about your job?
3) What would a typical day for me be like working here?
4) What kind of advancement opportunities are there?
Stay positive and tell them that it sounds like a great opportunity and you'd love to do it.
Unless they bring it up don't ask about the compensation. While it is important it should be secondary to the job, especially if being a programmer is something you want to do.
When asking about your experiences (such as on a team, when faced with a challenge, or with different technologies) give specific examples.
A lot of good points were mentioned. Since it's a junior level position they shouldn't expect you to have a lot of experience. Tell them you are looking forward to the challenges.
Make sure to spend some time researching the company. What I like to do is see what their status/rating is on the better business bureau. I also will check them out on glassdoor.com (great site for reviews of different companies and has some sample interview questions as well as pay rate for different jobs).
There's a pretty good chance you'll be asked why you want to work for the company or what you know about it. So make sure to spend some time on their website.
You'll feel more confident the more prepared you are.
Best of luck!
Re: A Junior Developer Interview
Posted 25 February 2011 - 11:22 PM
Dean_Grobler, on 23 February 2011 - 03:43 AM, said:
From what I can make out. Threading(in Java) allows one to run 2(or more I'm guessing) pieces of code at the same time in a class.The reason why you use multithreading is to make more use of the CPU, by using the CPU when it's idling? And that you can use threading in a class by either extending 'thread' or implementing 'runnable'..
And that's how far I got, then it gets very complicated
Does anyone know where I can find an easy tutorial on it or something? Need to know how this works by Friday morning (Aaaargh!)
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I think I'm starting to get it.
A thread is like the main() method in normal programs. And the run() method is like the constuctor of a normal program? But unlike the main() method that stats when you execute the .class, the run() method only executes when the start() method is used on the thread/ "main method"...
Hi Dean!
What your saying is correct. I thought Id give you a quick example of multi threading... might help you out a little more. Heres a short explenation of what multi threading is aswell:
Application programmers soon realised that they could take advantage of the fact that the operating system simply sees every task that is being executed as a "process". They realised that they could break their programs up into "threads" and so add extra features that were not possible before.
For example:
When using microsoft word, the program automatically checks for spelling and grammar in the background whilst you are typing. This is accomplished by the program being designed to split itself into the "Word Processor" thread and the "Spell Checker" thread, both of which run "simultaneously" on the computer.
So when you hear that an operating system is "multi threading" it simply means that it supports allowing programs to "split" themselves into threads. Just like the operating system divides the CPU's time between seperate programs it can also divide the CPU's time between different threads in a SINGLE application.
I took most of this out of a theory book - "Computers - part of your life. Part 2"
Hope it helps and good luck to you
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Please help me with BBD Test of which you attend long back for 3 hours practical test .I got the same thing what you specified my test is on friday.Please help me out how the test is what they are giving for coding ?????
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Dejian Ren, Ph.D.
Dejian Ren, Ph.D.
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Department of Biology
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Ph.D. (Physiology and Biophysics)
SUNY at Buffalo, 1997.
Ph.D. (Physiology and Biophysics)
SUNY at Buffalo, 1997.
Description of Research ExpertiseKEY WORDS: neuronal excitability, neurobiology, rhythmic behavior, ion channels, calcium signaling
RESEARCH INTERESTS: A current major interest of mine is to uncover the molecular mechanisms underlying the control of neuronal excitability and animal physiology by extracelular ions and peptide neurotransmitters.
RESEARCH TECHNIQUES: electrophysiology, molecular biology, protein chemistry, mouse genetics, live cell imaging.
RESEARCH SUMMARY: Cellular excitability influences essentially every aspect of life, from fertilization to breathing and heart beating. The major interests of the lab concern the regulation of cellular excitability, neuronal network activity and animal behavior by ion channels, G-protein coupled receptors, tyrosine kinases and calcium signaling.
A recent focus in the lab is to study the molecular mechanisms of neuronal excitability control by extracelular ions and peptide neurotransmitters. Significant changes in extracellular Ca2+ concentrations ([Ca2+]e) can happen in certain brain areas during physiological and pathological conditions such as seizures and brain ischemia. We are interested in understanding at the molecular level how neurons sense the [Ca2+]e changes, how the information is transmitted to the intracellular second messenger system, and how neuronal circuit function is affected by the signaling. Numerous neuropeptides are used by the nervous systems as chemical signals to regulate physiological processes such as feeding, rewarding, pain sensation, arousal and wakefulness. We are interested in how several neuropeptides influence the electrical properties of individual neurons in various brain regions and spinal cord. Along this line, we discovered a novel ion channel activation mechanism by G-protein coupled receptors: it is independent of G-protein activation but requires the Src family of tyrosine kinases and two largely uncharacterized proteins UNC79 and UNC80 (see Lu et al. (2009, 2010)). Current efforts in this project focus on uncovering how the receptor activation is coupled to channel opening and how such signaling events contribute to the intrinsic properties of neurons under physiological and pathophysiological conditions.
Another area of research in the lab concerns rhythm generation. All animals display long-period rhythmic behaviors such as circadian rhythm (~ 24 hours), as well as ones with shorter periods such as locomotion, heart beating, and breathing (milliseconds to seconds). We are interested in the molecular mechanisms underlying the generation and modulation of the "short-period" rhythms (Lu et al. (2007), Ren (2011)).
We use an integrative approach to study the physiological problems. At the molecular level, we use molecular biology and protein chemistry to study channel proteins and their associated partners. We use electrophysiology methods to record the electrical activities from a single molecule (single channel recording), a whole cell, or a nerve bundle. At the cellular level, we use high-speed fluorescence confocal microscopy to image dynamics of ions and protein molecules inside the cells. At the systems level, we modify the genomes of animals and study the consequences of such modifications on whole organism physiology and behavior.
Selected PublicationsRen, D.: Sodium leak channels in neuronal excitability and rhythmic behaviors. Neuron 72: 899-911, 2011.
Ren D.: Sperm and the proton channel. N Engl J Med 362: 1934-5, 2010.
Lu B, Zhang Q, Wang H, Wang Y, Nakayama M, Ren D.: Extracellular Calcium Controls Background Current and Neuronal Excitability via an UNC79-UNC80-NALCN Cation Channel Complex. Neuron 68: 488-499, 2010.
Xia, J. and Ren, D. : Egg coat proteins activate Ca2+ entry into mouse sperm via CatSper channels. Biol. Reprod. Page: (in press), 2009.
Lu, B.*, Su, Y.*, Das, S., Wang, H., Wang, Y., Liu, J., and Ren, D. : Peptide neurotransmitters activate a cation channel complex of NALCN and UNC-80. Nature 457: 741-744 (Epub 2008 Dec 17), 2009.
Lu, B., Su, Y., Das, S., Liu, J., Xia, J. and Ren, D. : The neuronal channel NALCN contributes resting sodium permeability and is required for normal respiratory rhythm. Cell 129: 371-383, 2007.
Liu, J., Xia, J., Cho, K-H., Clapham, D.E. and Ren, D. : CatSperβ, a novel transmembrane protein in the CatSper channel complex. J. Biol. Chem. 282: 18945-18952 2007.
Xia, J., Reigada, D., Mitchell, C.H. and Ren, D. : CATSPER channel-mediated Ca2+ entry into mouse sperm triggers a tail-to-head propagation. Biol. Reprod. 77: 551-559, 2007.
Ren, D.*, Navarro, B.*, Xu, H.*, Yue, L.*, Shi, Q. and Clapham, D.E. : A prokaryotic voltage-gated sodium channel. Science 294: 2372-2375 2001.
Ren, D., Navarro, B., Perez, G., Jackson, A.C., Hsu, S., Shi, Q., Tilly, J.L. and Clapham, D.E.: A sperm ion channel required for sperm motility and male fertility. Nature 413: 603-609 2001.
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Where does one get this download? I checked for a firmware update this morning using the Mindstorm program and there isn't anything there. I don't actually need it because I updated to 1.03 wihtout issue, just curious mostly.
- Jul 28, 2006, 2:56:00 AM
they pulled it.
- Jul 28, 2006, 3:09:00 AM
- Jim Kelly said...
It was pulled earlier this morning... no news yet.
- Jul 28, 2006, 3:28:00 AM
speaking of downloads that have been pulled, does anyone have a mirror of the OnBrick bluetooth remote utility? the links on its homepage are down. thanks
- Jul 28, 2006, 5:12:00 AM
I tried that OnBrick thing and I couldn't get it to run..
- Jul 28, 2006, 2:09:00 PM
I called Lego yesterday and they emailed the beta patch to me - and it worked fine. What is wrong with the one that was pulled? What is the difference between the one I got and the one we should hold off on. Did I damage my brick?
- Jul 28, 2006, 11:45:00 PM
- Jim Kelly said...
I truly don't know, Mike... but I'm glad the beta got you working.
Thanks for letting us know.
- Jul 28, 2006, 11:52:00 PM
- Drew Stevenson said...
If you have trouble with the remote you should try tricking your computer into holding a BT connection. Do this by doing to your bluetooth device list (Control Panel I think) and find your NXT and go to its properties. Select the services tab and make note of the Ports it uses for A and B serial connections. THEN open the remote and in one of the tabs is a COMM: setting (defaults to 14? I think) then change it to one of the Com ports noted in the Service section of the NXT's properties (I dont recomend closing that window - I find it is more likely to drop the connection as the com ports seem to be a little dynamic with my USB Bluetooth). That should get the remote running.
DONT turn off the NXT or close the Bluetooth window until the remote program is closed. It freezes alot under those conditions.
- Jul 29, 2006, 3:46:00 PM
- Gordon B said...
Jim, did you ever resove the issue of locking the NXT motor to hold up a heavy object? What did you finally do?
- Jul 30, 2006, 9:58:00 AM
- Jim Kelly said...
I found that when I put the motor in a parallel process, it DID
lock... I don't know why it initially wasn't doing that, but I have an
idea... I was only having the motor spin about 90 degrees (1/4
turn)... when it began to work, I had changed it to 270 degrees and
the motor could NOT complete the full rotation... so it seems that it
just held the force, trying to complete the motion. That's my
guess... or it might have just been 'user error' :)
- Jul 30, 2006, 10:21:00 AM
- Drew Stevenson said...
I have been curious as to how NXT sorts out dual use comands. If I have two parrallel comands one saying turn A clock wise and the other saying turn A Counter Clockwise - which does it do? Is it the "top most" comand? does it average them out?
I know that when I put motor motions in series with other comands (even loops) it often forgets about the motor while it exicutes other things.
- Aug 1, 2006, 3:39:00 AM
- John Cabrer said...
If you want to try OnBrick, the downloads work, but the links are wrong. There is a "\" where there should be a "/"
Let us know if it works for you. I have an HP iPAQ 4350 with PPC 2002, and the app will not run. The windows XP verson runs, but I do not have a BT dongle for my XP machine yet, so I've not tested.
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Down-The-Line (DTL) clay pigeon shooting is a variation of trap shooting which is very popular in Australia, New Zealand, Germany, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Canada, the United Kingdom and Ireland.
The traditional DTL shooting includes a layout which is set up with 5 stands in a cresent shape 16 yards from a traphouse which throws a target between 0 and 22.5 degrees to either side of a center post set 50-55 yards from the traphouse. The average speed for a clay target (aka pigeon) leaving the traphouse is usually between 60 and 100mph.
A normal competition would have the competitor shooting at 100 targets in total in a day. This would be built up of 25 targets at 4 different layouts with 5 targets shot on each stand rotating on a 1 > 2 >>> 5 basis. On the scorecard points will be given as, 3 points for first shot kill, 2 points for a second shot kill and 0 points for a lost target.
Other variations are Double Rise, Single Barrell, Ball Trap and Handicap by Distance.
The Governing Bodies in the UK and Ire are the CPSA (Clay Pigeon Shooting Association [England]), ICPSA (Irish Clay Pigeon Shooting Association), UCPSA (Ulster Clay Pigeon Shooting Association [Northern Ireland]), SCTA (Scottish Clay Target Association) and WCTSA (Welsh Clay Target Shooting Association)
In the UK the main events for Down-The-Line shooting is held in July of every year, the Home Internationals and British Open events. These are held every year on rotation between England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales and the newest inclusion into this Northern Ireland.
The Home International consists of all host countries competing with teams of 25 Seniors, 5 Ladies, 5 Veterans and 5 Juniors to become the winning nation. The main competition is between the seniors with their greatest involvement in the event, although there is great pride shown when the other teams win their specific competition. On the night after the international there is a hosted banquet in which the prizes for the day are handed out.
The British Open has an element of the previous days activities with the teams competing but greater emphasis is put on the competition of the overall British Senior, Ladies, veteran and junior champions.
Northern Ireland hosted their first ever DTL Home International and British Open in 2006 at Culbann C.P.C, Ballynease, County Londonderry. This event was the culmination of a lot of preparation from Culbann C.P.C, by upgrading from a 4 Layout Facility to a 8 Layout Facility. Through the upgrading of the ground the 4 Layouts originally used were deemed redundant with of them having been demolished to make space to fit in the 8 new layouts. It was a great time for Northern Ireland as not only hosting the event for the first time they managed to walk away the overall winners of the Home International 2006.


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Curley, the boss' son, is an evil character in Steinbeck's world. Even Lennie feels the sense of menace when Curley first comes into the bunkhouse. Curley is a "thin young man with a brown face, with brown eyes and a head of tightly curled hair." According to Candy, Curley is an amateur boxer and is always picking fights, especially with guys who are bigger than he is.
Curley tries to prove his masculinity by picking fights. Another way to prove himself is by marrying a physically attractive woman. His wife is never given a name, but by calling her "Curley's wife," Steinbeck indicates she is his possession. Curley refuses to let her talk to anyone on the ranch, isolating her from everyone and setting the stage for trouble. He makes a big show of keeping his hand soft to caress her, yet patronizes the local whorehouse on Saturday night. While he may strut around the ranch because of his position as the boss' son, he obviously cannot satisfy his wife and is mean to her. Curley beats up any man who dares to talk to her; the only one he listens to and seems to respect is Slim.
When Curley picks the fight with Lennie, he does not realize the danger he is in. Once George allows Lennie to fight back, Lennie smashes Curley's hand, breaking every bone. Curley whimpers like a baby and cries helplessly with the pain. When Lennie kills Curley's wife, Curley sees this as his opportunity for revenge. In his meanness, he tells Carlson to aim for Lennie's gut so that Lennie will suffer. This, in turn, causes George to make the decision to kill Lennie mercifully.
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What: 2006 C6 Z06
I always dreamed of owning a Corvette, but my 27 years of Army service pay wouldn't allow it. When I retired and started a new career, my search began. This is my second Corvette. The Z06 is awesome, thanks to headers, a new cam, and ported-and-polished heads from Vengeance Racing. She makes 705 hp at the flywheel (600 at the rear wheels). I saw a picture of the 2012 Le Mans Corvette, and loved the stripe on it. I had it reproduced at Evolution Street Machines using black with red pearl and clear over it. The interior has several upgrades, including red suede seat inserts and door-panel accents.
Survivor SharkWho: Tom Hartmann
Where: Blairstown, NJ
What: 1974 C3 coupe
I like to call this Corvette—my fifth— a "survivor rod." It's an original 1974 Dark Green Metallic coupe with an LS5 big-block, a four-speed, and just over 50,000 miles on the clock. I bought the car from the original owner, who'd had it since January 1974. In 1988, at 35,000 miles, he pulled the 454 and had it built by Tony Feil in South Jersey. Upgrades include ported heads with oversized valves, a Crane Cam with roller rockers, a 9.75:1 compression ratio, and a balanced rotating assembly. The car also has an Edelbrock Air Gap intake manifold with a Holley 870 carburetor, along with Hooker coated headers and a stainless Magnaflow exhaust with "X" crossover pipe. Most of the car still has its original acrylic lacquer paint, and the rearend and transmission are also original. The interior is approximately 99 percent original. I drive it several times a week when the weather is good, and it is constantly entertaining.
Lovin' That LT-1Who: Bob Munro
Where: Kettleby, Ontario, Canada
What: 1970 C3 convertible
My love of Corvettes started years ago, when I farmed with my dad. When we relaxed with the family, the one TV show we always watched was Route 66 with Tod and Buz. As a kid, I was hooked on the "All-American Sports Car." My first one was a 1966 Sting Ray convertible with a 350hp 327 and a removable hardtop. Later, in 1973, I purchased a new Stingray coupe with a small-block 350. These cars were my pride and joy. In 2005 I sold my 1973 and bought this LT-1–powered 1970 Stingray convertible. As they say at McDonald's, I'm lovin' it! She's a real beauty. I'd be real happy to see these pictures in VETTE. We do enjoy each new edition.
Driven Then, Driven NowWho: Don and Marlene Deisch
Where: LaPine, OR
What: 1963 C2 coupe
I originally purchased this early-1963 Sting Ray upon my discharge from the USAF. I decided to travel Route 66 for the summer and experience the "Mother Road." I returned home that fall to finish my undergraduate work, and by 1968 I needed money to pay for grad school. The '63 was sold, and I didn't see it again until 30 years later. That's when I got a phone call from the car's then-owner, who was looking for information on it. I visited the car the next spring, and stated that I'd like to buy it when he was ready to sell. Ten years later, after yearly phone calls to check on the car, I purchased it. The car needed a lot of work, and it eventually went through a frame-off restoration. It evolved into a three-year project, and at one point I wondered if I would ever get it back together. Now I enjoy being on the road in a car that holds so many memories for me. I get a lot of waves and thumbs-up from other drivers on my way to car shows.


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Guillem Balague looks at the sabotage at Rayo Vallecano and answers YOUR questions.
Last Updated: 25/09/12 2:34pm
We have to start with the sabotage at Rayo Vallecano when the lights went out before the Real Madrid clash.
Cables were cut,12 electricity boxes were damaged and the episode remains a bit of a mystery. The ultras of Rayo are denying that they have anything to do with it while the club is insisting that it was "football terrorism".
It is very clear where they came into the stadium and it was amazing that no-one caught them. It is also amazing that they seemed to know the stadium so well. So it was a very well organised attack and as yet there are no suspects.
The line-ups on Monday were the same as Sunday so that meant that Sergio Ramos was back into the team after being dropped for the match against Manchester City. It was obviously a punishment from Jose Mourinho and when Ramos found out that he was in the line-up he gave a hug to Raphael Varane, who played so well against City.
The punishment from Mourinho was for Ramos stepping out of line after the Sevilla defeat, when the defender said that everyone was to blame for the loss when Mourinho clearly thought the players and their attitude were responsible.
In the match it was very much the Real Madrid of last season: direct football and still not playing perhaps 'good football'. However, they allow teams to have a go more often than not and they don't kill teams off as they did last season.
But in terms of the way they play, they have regained that aggression in defence and the quick transitions into attack.
Barcelona have five wins from five but it is a different to style to when Pep Guardiola was coach. It is much more direct with fewer pauses.
The style is disappearing but we will have to wait to see if it is a conscious decision to surprise teams or if actually it is a bit of an accident. Especially when Xavi is not involved, Barcelona seem to be a lesser team.
But they have had a good start so people should be happy. Though, I think in the long run there are going to be discussions between the players and coach to see if they can go back to basics and resemble the Barcelona of the first two Guardiola years.
It is a concern of key players that they are not using the style that made them so good in the past.
Got a question for Guillem? Then send it in here or use the feedback form below, and then look out for his answer next week.
Hi Guillem, how are you today? I love your knowledge of La Liga. How good is Malaga's Isco? Is it right that his buy-out is 21 million euros? Thanks Jason Hill
GUILLEM SAYS: He is in the style of an Iniesta or Carzola or Silva if you like. He will get to those heights, though perhaps not that of Iniesta. He will certainly be a player for the national team. He had an offer from Spurs on the last day of the transfer window that Malaga didn't accept because they had not sorted out the financial situation. They didn't want to sell him and he will become their best player this season, no doubt. Also Barcelona approached his family to see the situation but didn't make an offer.
With respect, maybe the Special One is losing his shine if he cannot get it right with such a star-studded team. If you say a tactical change is needed to crack "compact, deep" defences then maybe it heralds an opening for THE master tactician Rafa Benitez, who has done miracles on a lesser budget. Do you know if RB is still No1 in the queue if JM moves on?Doug Paterson
GUILLEM SAYS: Real Madrid are not going to sack Jose Mourinho. He will go when he wants to go. I don't think he will leave before he wins the Champions League and even so he is winning so much with the biggest team in the world. It is an attractive proposition to stay at Real Madrid, no matter how many times he says he would like to return to the Premier League.
If Mourinho decides to leave then Rafa Benitez, who just launched his book Champions League Dreams, will be in the equation for sure. He has good links with the club and they will have to go for that kind of manager, a strong manager with proven success. And of course he will have the added attraction of having managed in the Premier League and in Europe.
All this recent stuff from Mourinho about the players' attitude not being right is a way of changing their attitude. Of course now that he has changed and they are the Madrid of last season, it will be seen and perceived as the personal success of Jose Mourinho. He was in a win-win situation that way.
Hi Guillem, I have heard the boys on Revista talking about Marc Bartra and was wondering, with the injuries to Puyol and Pique, will Barca throw him into the first team, or do you think it is too soon?David Warwick
GUILLEM SAYS: He had the opportunity to play at the weekend but instead Tito went for Song and Mascherano which forced the team far too deep and the gap between the midfield and defence was too big to allow them to press high, which is one of the keys for Barcelona. So I am surprised that Bartra has not taken part yet. He is a very good centre back but neither Pep nor Tito have thought he is ready yet.
Hi Guillem, people in the UK seem to have this misconception that Real Madrid do not bring any quality youth players through their youth team. The main problem I think Real Madrid have is that Real Madrid do not tend to give their youth players a chance in the first team, like Barcelona do. What are your thoughts on why Real Madrid do not develop their own youth players - because the talent is definitely there? Thanks, Ashley Williams
GUILLEM SAYS:They produce players and then they sell and that finances the youth team. Also, it finances the first team as well because it brings money in to buy other players for the first team.
When you have somebody like Jose Mourinho in charge he is not interested in the development of the youth team. His philosophy is completely different. So you need to have a first team manager who wants that for the club to go in that direction. But yes, I would say they are as good as Barcelona as a producer of players over the last 15 years.
Hola Guillem, love the weekly column and Revista. Santi Cazorla's form and quick adaptation has impressed everyone, so much so that in many ways he's already considered better than Cesc. How long will it be before Barca's players, coaches and tea lady start talking about his DNA?Gavin Monan
GUILLEM SAYS: Cesc was at Arsenal for seven or eight years and Carzola has just arrived. His first two games for Arsenal were both 0-0s. Isn't that a little too premature to be talking of Carzola being as good as Cesc? In any case, he is a fantastic player and perfectly suited for Arsenal. It is interesting that he could have signed for Chelsea and Liverpool in the past but he has ended up at a club where he can maximise his potential. I am very happy for him because he is a lovely guy as well.
Hi Guillem. Jonathan Dos Santos refused to leave Barca when Tito Villanova told him and Afellay that they won't have a regular first team place. Now he is not included even in the bench for home games. Do you have any latest news as to what happened to him? And what is his future in Barcelona? Josiah Madziwanyika
GUILLEM SAYS: Afellay has gone to Schalke and Jonathan Dos Santos had opportunities to go to at least three Premier League teams and also a few in La Liga but he decided to stay, although he was told that his best option was to leave. He is one of those players who prefers to wait for his chance than go away. Players who go on loan from Barcelona normally don't return. But there are many players who are in front of him in the midfield. Perhaps in January he will have to move on loan.
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Every time I look at this fabric + quilt I want to go camping. And every time I go camping I realize how much work camping is and how much I love my mattress. ;)
It was really fun to work with these fabrics…they are so different from what I usually sew with, and yet so perfect for my outdoorsy family.
I sent this one to Kathy for quilting. I love this quilting design because it adds some movement to the design but is still so perfect for boys.
The back is my favorite print in this collection…it makes such a cute backing! The binding is the blue campfire print.
After this quilt gets back from Quilt Market it already has 3 boys (2 kids + 1 adult kid) clamoring for it.
The fabric again is Take a Hike by Dear Stella, available now at quilt shops and online.
The pattern is Pow Wow…it's the 4th or 5th time I've made this pattern?! All I know is I have a BUCKET of scrap half square triangles left over!


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STUDENTS from around the globe are making Ambleside their home after enrolling on the University of Cumbria's first ever international course.
Outdoor enthusiasts from countries including China, Australia and Germany are among the 17 students spending the Autumn term in the Lake District as part of their masters in Transcultural European Outdoor Studies.
The qualification is the first of its kind and is being run by the university, Germany's University of Marburg and Norway's School of Sport Sciences.
Course leader Dr. Christopher Loynes said: "Within this time frame, our ambition is to make the course a coveted choice for people interested in pursuing a career in the outdoor field. We also aim to develop tight links with non-European universities and make the course truly global. Eventually, we plan to make the course financially self-sustaining through the charging of student fees."
The course will be funded by the European Commission for the next five years and once students have left Ambleside in the New Year they will spend their next two terms at the other institutions.
While some of the students area already experienced in outdoor studies, for many this is a new area of knowledge and expertise.
Katerina Pata from Greece, who previously studied to be a pre-school teacher, said:"I couldn't find a relevant masters course in Greece and applied for courses elsewhere in Europe. I liked this course because I get a chance to go to three different countries and learn various approaches to the subject. My goal is to make the concept of outdoor learning more prominent in my country and create my own outdoor kindergarten."
However, others come to the course with a lot of experience like Wilson Wai Yin Cheung who is a former president of the mountaineering association of Hong Kong.
The students, who come from 15 countries, will be living in university accommodation in Ambleside and learning the theoretical knowledge and practical qualifications necessary to be successful outdoor industry professionals.
During their first semester they will undertake two week-long hiking expeditions, one in the Scottish Highlands and one in the Lake District and a week-long canoeing trip.
David Gill, who runs the multi -award winning South Lakes Wild Animal Park, at Dalton-in-Furness, has accused Barrow Borough Council of 'stifling' entrepreneurial spirit in the Furness area.
He believes his project would – * create 45 new jobs * bring elephants and 'big cats' such as jaguars to the park for the first time * improve housing for existing animals * add a children's farm * revamp visitor facilities, including a large car park and a new steam train to take visitors around the park Mr Gill is frustrated that the council has not ruled on his planning application after a year – although it is minded to reject it.
Now he has asked the Government's planning inspectorate to intervene and make a decision.
The borough council's planning committee believes the project would be an over-development of a greenfield site and cause traffic problems for residents of Melton Terrace, off the A590, where the new entrance would be located.
And it says that part of the reason it has taken so long to resolve the matter is because some of the application details were not clear enough.
Mr Gill, 50, who set up the park 17 years ago, said: "I have lived here all my life and these councillors are the most backward-looking people you could come across.
"How a positive project, which would create jobs and bring more people to the area in such desperate economic times as these, could be refused beggars belief."
He added: "At the moment we have four different car parks and up to 4,000 people a day trying to cross a busy 60mph road to get to the park. With our new plans we could have them all on one piece of land."
And he warned that the zoo, which is one of Cumbria's top five visitor attractions, would stagnate if it did not grow.
"In this day and age, if you don't go forwards you are going backwards."
The zoo is already home to a variety of animals, including giraffes, rhinos, lions and lemurs and runs two animal conservation charities which aim to protect vulnerable species such as Sumatran tigers.
Mr Gill's plan has been backed by Cumbria Tourism managing director Ian Stephens, who said: ''The park provides one of many good reasons for visiting the Furness peninsula and has brought important benefits into the area in terms of employment, and tourist expenditure.
"The expansion plans are to be encouraged and have a close fit with the tourism strategy for Cumbria. We're sure that most people will be in favour of bringing increased employment and income to the area and as such we hope that the planning issues can be overcome".
John Millar, chairman of Dalton with Newton Parish Council, which opposed the plans, said councillors were not against expansion or creating jobs but were worried about access.
"We are concerned about traffic flow and the impact this could have on the surrounding rural area," he said Coun Ann Thomson, chairman of Barrow's planning committee told the Gazette: "We are not in the business of stifling entrepreneurialism – we wouldn't dream of doing that."
She said members had particular concerns that the car park would 'stand out like a sore thumb' on the hillside and it was still unclear how it would be masked by landscaping.
Barrow and Furness MP John Woodcock said: "Safety should never be compromised, but I hope these concerns can be resolved to everyone's satisfaction.
"The wildlife park is one of this area's big-pull attractions with lots of potential to expand and create more jobs in the years ahead."
The final decision will be made by secretary of state for local government and communities Eric Pickles following advice from the planning inspectorate.
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In a reply to one viewers comment Arthur says "Soon I will post a "How it works"....and you will see that it is not so hard as you think. I am also a beginner in programming."
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Amazing Mindstorms 3D printer
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That is astounding. Wow!
- Aug 19, 2011, 7:16:00 AM
- Christoph Kammerl said...
It is not a 3D printer, it is a milling machine. nevertheless it is astounding!
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What an awesome reveal!
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Very Cool! I like this a lot!
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Very nice! I wonder what the resolution is... and I guess I mean that in several senses. Clearly the mechanism has very little slop in it, and is very repeatable (over hours!). But how close does it drill each hole? How close can it? What is the maximum spacing of drilled holes that will work?
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By the time Ken Ilgunas was wrapping up his last year of undergraduate studies at the University of Buffalo in 2005, he had no idea what kind of debt hole he'd dug himself into.
He had majored in the least marketable fields of study possible — English and History — and had zero job prospects after getting turned down for no fewer than 25 paid internships.
"That was a wake-up call," he told Business Insider. "I had this huge $32,000 student debt and at the time I was pushing carts at Home Depot, making $8 an hour. I was just getting kind of frantic."
Back then, student loans had yet to become the front page news they are today. Ilgunas could have simply deferred his loans or declared forbearance. He also could have asked his parents (who were more than willing to help) for a leg up. He could have thrown up his hands and gone to grad school until the job market bounced back.
Instead, he moved to Alaska and spent two years paying back every dime. And when he enrolled at Duke University for graduate school later, he lived out of his van to be sure he wouldn't have to take out loans again.
"I had no idea what I was getting into at the time. I didn't even know what interest was when I was 17," he said. "I just think that's awfully indicative of the incredibly poor personal finance education young people have at that time in their lives."
In his book, "Walden on Wheels: On The Open Road from Debt to Freedom," Ken chronicles his journey out of debt.
He was kind enough to share his story with us this week.
He knew exactly where to go for work. Ken had spent a couple months working at a remote Alaskan truck stop the summer before graduating. So he called up his old contacts and landed a job there as a local tour guide, cook, and basically whatever the locals needed.
"The day after I graduated, I was on a flight to Alaska and pretty much started work right away," he said. "As ignorant as I was, I did know that if I didn't deal with my loans, I'd have to deal with accumulated interest or delinquency or default. I wanted to pay it off as fast as humanly possible."
It was a brilliant move for a 20-something needing to pay down debt in a hurry. "It's 250 miles from the nearest store, room and board were included, and there wasn't any cell service," he said. "You can amaze yourself with how much you can save when you reduce your cost of living. Almost every dollar I made went toward my student loans."
After a year earning $9/hour in Cold Foot, Ken had paid off more than $18,000. He hitch-hiked back home to New York and then lined up a six-month stint as an AmeriCorps volunteer in Mississippi.
But the pay sucked. After AmeriCorps, he headed back up North. "I got another job in Cold Foot working for the Gates of Arctic National Park as a backcountry ranger. Finally, it was a decent wage."
Two and a half years after hitting the road, he made his final loan payment. With interest, he'd paid down $35,000.
But he wasn't ready to quit on his education just yet. "I figured out two things on the road," he said. "That I was never going back into debt again, and that I was going back to school. I was just intellectually starved [living on the road for so long]. I recognized that I wasn't speaking as clearly and my writing wasn't as good. "
He was determined to find a liberal arts program affordable enough to pay his way as he went. He settled on Duke, which charged about $2,500/semester.
He needed a cheap place to live, and he remembered a man he met back in Cold Foot. He'd been living out of his car year-round and seemed fine with it. "If he could do it in the Arctic, I could probably do it in North Carolina," Ken said.
When he found an ad for a $1,500 1994 Ford Econoline on Craigslist, he knew he was home.


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On the LEGO® MINDSTORMS You Tube channel, a new video by LEGO® Education provides a preview on the official programming IDE for the upcoming MINDSTORMS generation EV3 in action:
Mar 1, 2013
Programming IDE for EV3 in action
Posted by: Matthias Paul Scholz at 8:00 PM
Labels: EV3, Programming
6 comments:
- Tristan said...
What OS does this software work on?
- Mar 3, 2013, 11:48:00 AM
- Matthias Paul Scholz said...
I presume it will work on Windows and Mac, like the official NXT programming software right now.
As a matter of fact, I'd be surprised to see a Linux version.
- Mar 4, 2013, 7:35:00 PM
- Brian Wheeler said...
I'd love a linux version and LabView does work on linux so it might be possible.
In any case, the video is marked as private so I can't see it :(
- Mar 12, 2013, 12:10:00 AM
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Please make the video public so we can watch it.
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Agree, make the video public, please.
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Looks like LEGO has pulled this video down. Sorry everyone, nothing we can do!
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Memo to Republicans: You Lost. Now Deal with It.
Imagine you're a third-grade teacher, and the school announces that all the classrooms are going to be repainted, and the kids will get to choose the colors. You let your students each make a case for the color they'd like for their classroom, and it comes down to a choice between blue and green. The two sides give cute little speeches to the class about their favorite colors, and then you take a vote. There are 20 kids in the class; 12 choose blue and 8 choose green. Blue it is.
But then the kids who wanted green insist that the color has to be green. They go to the principal's office and make their case that blue sucks and green rules. The principal tells them that the class chose blue, so the walls are going to be blue. Then the pro-green kids return and say that since there was a new kid who joined the class since the vote, we have to have the vote again. Another vote is held; it's still blue. Then the pro-green kids announce that because anyone can see that blue is sucky, they're going to write in green magic marker on any wall that gets painted blue. Then they announce that if the walls get painted blue, they're going to break the windows in the classroom, smash the chairs, and fling the contents of everybody's cubby on the floor.
When they're told they can't do that, they say, "OK, tell you what: we'll refrain from breaking the windows and trashing the class, but only if you give us pro-green kids cupcakes every day, excuse us from homework for the rest of the year, and let us choose all the games we play at recess. It's either that, or we start smashing." Would you respond to these children, "Well, what if we just give you the cupcakes?" Of course not. You'd say, "Listen, you psychotic little turds. The goddamn walls are going to be blue. YOU LOST. Now suck it up."
Okay, so if you were a third-grade teacher you wouldn't actually say that. But you'd think it. And that's where we are today. Republicans argued against the Affordable Care Act when it was moving through Congress. A vote was held, and they lost. Then they went to the Supreme Court and asked for the law to be overturned. They lost. Then they tried to defeat the president who passed the law and replace him with a guy who promised to repeal it. They lost. Now they're saying that if they don't get what they want, they're going to trash the place.
And now we come to the part about the cupcakes and homework. The latest idea from Republicans is that in exchange for not trashing the American economy with a debt default, just defunding the Affordable Care Act isn't enough. What they want as the price for standing down is the entire Republican wish list. Get a load of this:
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8. Consent Decree Reform
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10. Block Net Neutrality Regulations
Non-Health Care Reforms:
1. Federal Employee Retirement Reform, which Republicans estimate will save $20 to $84 billion.
2. Eliminate Dodd-Frank Bailout Fund, which they estimate will save $23 billion.
3. Eliminate Mandatory Funding for CFPB, with estimated savings of $5 billion.
4. Require SSN to Receive Child Tax Credit, with estimated savings of $7 billion.
5. Eliminate Social Service Block Grant, with estimated savings of $17 billion.
Health Care Reforms:
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2. Reduce Medicaid Provider Tax Gimmick, which Republicans estimate will save $11 billion.
3. Medical Liability Reform, with estimated savings of $49 billion.
4. Disproportionate Share Hospitals, with estimated savings of $4 billion.
5. Eliminate Public Health Slush Fund
I'm sure that if you asked them the logical question—Are you people insane?—they'd respond that this is an opening position for negotiations, and we can go from there. Sure, maybe we won't get everything on the list, but maybe we could bargain it down to, say, delaying the ACA for a year, handcuffing the EPA, the Keystone XL pipeline, and cutting money for public health. In other words, we might be willing to not smash the windows if you give us the cupcakes.
There are some basic notions that undergird the operation of a democracy. When there's an election, the candidate who gets more votes is the one who takes office. When a bill is passed through Congress and signed by the president, it's now the law. And when you lose, you don't get to demand that your agenda be enacted, for no reason other than that you'd prefer it that way. If you want a bunch of policy changes, you have to win an election, then pass that agenda through the legislative process. That's how it works. Baseball players who strike out don't get to just demand that they be given a triple or else they're going to set fire to the stadium. And third graders don't get cupcakes for threatening to break windows and chairs.
Fri, 2013-09-27 11:54
Since the Republicans like "Kitchen Table Finances" so much, I present:
Democrat: "Hey, it's time to pay the mortgage. Can you countersign the check?"
Republican: "Sure, sure, but there needs to be some changes around here."
Dem: "Huh? What?"
Rep: "I want the bathrooms painted green, ownership of the TV remote, two shelves of the fridge exclusively to store my soda, turn the garage into a studio for my band, and dump your girlfriend."
Dem: "WHAT?"
Rep: "Look, we've talked about all this at the house meetings, and not enough people are agreeing with me. I'm tired of it. So, if you want the mortgage check counter-signed, we'll do it my way."
Dem: "But.. I'm about to go out on my second date with Obamacare!"
Rep: "Don't care. I hate her. She's a Marxist and stupid. Girlfriends are completely unnecessary, you don't need one."
Dem: "We're talking about the mortgage check! Our credit rating would be damaged, we'll have late fees, and if we wait too long we'll lose the house!"
Rep: "Which is exactly why I know you'll never let that happen. If you don't want to lose the house, you'll agree to my requests."
Dem: "But you'll be out of a house as well!"
Rep: "Oh, it won't come to that, you'll give in."
Dem: "Quit messing around, we need to send in the check by midnight. Sign here."
Rep: "Hey, this is no joke! Okay, fine. You don't have to give me the two shelves in the fridge."
Dem: "No, we're not doing this. Sign the check, and we'll discuss the changes you want at the house meeting, which is WHEN WE DISCUSS THIS STUFF."
Rep: "You refuse to even compromise with me? I get nothing and you get the check signed?"
Dem: "I don't want to sign the check any more than you do, but it has to be signed! You get all the same benefits from signing!"
Rep: "No, I don't get the same benefits, because the changes I want won't be made. Which is why you'll give in and make the changes I want, because you don't want to be blamed for failing to send in the check, do you?"
Dem: "But you're the one who refuses to sign the check, and everyone knows it!"
Rep: "Sure, only it won't come to that, because you'll give in."
Dem: "Were you repeatedly dropped on your head as a child?"
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The author is using logic to make his argument. Using logic when writing about the Tea Party is like using oil to try and put out a fire...the two don't go together. When writing about the Tea Party, one should start with the premise that all of them have the mental acuity of a 4-year old and go from there.
Fri, 2013-09-27 12:43
Fri, 2013-09-27 12:54
Yabbut they've got God on their side. When you've got God on your side, nothing else counts. They're sort of like the Ayatollah Khomeini and the Taliban that way. Just in case anyone's wondering why the separation of church and state is a good idea, and why the GOP doesn't like it.
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Fri, 2013-09-27 13:14
Fri, 2013-09-27 13:45
At least the Talibim stands for some things in Afghanistan, even if they're the wrong things. The Tea Party doesn't have the balls to stand for anything except Ted "I wanna be the next sacrificial lamb, candidate, God of the Republican/Tea Party" Cruz' right to filibuster on behalf of his right to blather the American people into a state of unconscious.
Fri, 2013-09-27 18:34
One may lose an election but that does not translate into not performing ones Constitutional duty to check the actions of a co-equal branch of government, in this instance the Executive. The condescending attitudes of those writing about "Tea Party" positions or their mental capabilities sound absurd. I personally would, if I were a betting man, place my money on such a person in Congress. As for Sen. Cruz--he was simply pointing out the hypocrisy of those in Washington, starting with the President. He may have won the election but he lied to the American people about the ACA.
And what is wrong with evidencing to the people that the waivers, the employer mandate, the evidencing that one qualifies for a subsidy, that Congress itself does not have to be part of the ACA, the White House staff and lastly the Supreme Court. The hypocrisy and ingenuousness sits with the left, which the majority if not all comments fall under. Sad, very sad. The old saying of "Fool me once shame on you, fool me twice shame on me" you should all be hanging your respective heads--you've been sold a pig in a polk and the rest of the country is suffering due to your failure to elect a competent individual not this inept, ineffective FRAUD. Hope your all happy!!!!
Fri, 2013-09-27 19:00
I always thought that doing your "duty" in Congress was working through compromise and the legislative process. Its obvious that you are not a betting man if you think that what Sen Cruz is doing is going to do anything other than talking to give himself a few headlines. You must have not actually listened to what Mr. Cruz had to say or you would know that he did nothing but blabber and rant without making a point. As usual all you get from Tea Baggers like yourself is some ridiculous notion that the president lied to you simply because you don't agree with his policy. And lastly, quoting Dubya only demonstrates just which competent individual you choose to vote for that helped create the mess, but I guess that was Ok. Suggest you go read a book and come back when you have some actual facts to support your BS.
Sat, 2013-09-28 00:48
Compromise assumes both sides coming to a point of agreement--the president does not compromise. Your next statement, quite derogatory, uses the term "Tea Bagger"--please stop quoting CNN and MSNBC using such terms hopefully would end when one reaches maturity. As for the president lying--he did. Your are correct as to my disagreeing with his policies--$7 trillion dollars in additional debt, failed domestic and foreign policy and unconstitutional acts such as postponing the employer mandate (as well as others). You should seriously attempt to have a discussion without personal attacks it speaks volumes as to a lack of intelligent thought. As for quoting President Bush, I was not. The quote has many historical fathers--one says its a Chinese proverb, another that it is from Italy, some even say the Bible (you should read this one)--so the remaining content of your sentence, like most of what you wrote is vapid. Grow up, and when you have matured attempt to respond with some semblance of dignity. And for your edification I have not nor have ever been a member of the Tea Party movement. It is a very sad commentary when writings such as yours a spewed forth. You really should study the art of dialogue and ruminate over what you are going to say as opposed to the immature response. Truly.
Sat, 2013-09-28 10:39
Sat, 2013-09-28 12:27
The GOP controls the purse strings of the country. If they feel the presidents policies too radical they are perfectly with in their rights to defund it. That is how our system works besides; O-care was not passed by regular order - no republicans voted for it - and a majority of americans never did, and still don't want it!! Many senators and congressmen had to be bribed to get it passed.
The adolescent is the author of this piece.
Sat, 2013-09-28 13:23
You tea baggers continue to belabor the lie that the American don't want the ACA. That is pure crap. What they don't is the make believe ACA that you all present as fact. When people understand the provisions of the ACA, everyone likes it. Everyone that is except the members of the "I've got mine, the rest of you can go to hell" Tea Party.
Sat, 2013-09-28 13:59
Mon, 2013-09-30 13:56
Tue, 2013-10-01 11:03
Wed, 2013-10-02 13:54
Wed, 2013-10-02 14:05
Calling each other names accomplishes nothing. I'm an independent because I feel both parties are at fault here. I see no differences between progressives or conservatives. They are both minorities who are trying to force the majority to adhere to their agenda/belief system. If asked most Americans want to be left to live their lives as they see fit. I have on problem with this as long as they don't infringe on the rights of others.
Saying that I'm angry that our elected officials can't work together and wrote to all of them telling them I blame both parties for this mess and that I'm going to try very hard to replace everyone of them with an adult who can work with others and aren't career politicians. I also wrote the media.
Thu, 2013-10-03 13:50
Alphonse13 needs to actually READ the wording of the ACA before commenting on it. Nowhere in it is Congress exempted from the ACA; in fact, just the opposite. By law, Congress is mandated to participate. Alphonse13 is repeating still another Tea Party fable...along the same lines as Utah Sen. Mike Lee saying Congress will not be paid during the government shutdown, when in fact, the constitution requires Congress be paid. The Tea Partiers just don't get it...tell enough lies, no one will believe you when you tell the truth (in the case of the Tea Party, that should be IF they tell the truth.)
Fri, 2013-10-04 13:37
Here's why everyone believes (with good reason) why the Republican Party, and the Tea Party in particular are incredibly stupid people. Heard this this morning. A Tea Party congressman who had voted for the shutdown, was trying to get in to a national park. When he was told the shutdown meant the park was closed he told the park ranger "you must find it hard to explain to people why you closed the park." The ranger replied "yes, I have a lot of difficulty explaining it to people." The congressman then replied "you should have trouble explaining this." Why YOU shut the park? Sure, the park rangers grew tired of watching all these people in the parks, and unilaterally decided to close the parks. Congress had nothing to do with it. This congressman truly proves, ignorance breeds more ignorance!
Tue, 2013-10-08 13:45
To US Vietnam Nam Vet...First, thank you for serving. Second, if you really believe there is no difference between progressives and conservatives you really need to look closer. Conservatives can't stand people who aren't exactly like them, and that includes blacks, Hispanics, women, gays, poor people, working people, union people, and especially Democrats. Progressives accept that the world has changed, and everyone has to change with it. By the way, contrary to popular belief, we really don't hate conservatives. I happen to be in the same family with a few of them (we don't talk politics much.) Tea Partiers we also don't hate, although we do wish their caretakers would return them to the mental health facility they escaped from.
Fri, 2013-10-11 14:17
From: John Boehner. To: Ted Cruz. Subject: your suggestion. Brilliant strategy, Teddy boy, can't begin to tell how impressive these latest poll numbers are; they just warm the hearts of everybody up for reelection next year. Here's my suggestion to you...grab the first flight back to Texas, try very hard to stay out of sight, out of mind (there are some folks in Washington who would like to chat with you; best not to go there), and if we ever need your advice again, well we'll be duress to call.
All the best,
P.S. I wouldn't plan on being up nights waiting for that call!
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