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Apple Music goes live as tech giant bids on streaming
Apple's new streaming service went live Tuesday with a flashy radio station and artist exclusives as the company that had dominated digital music through iTunes looks to the future.
Apple's new streaming service went live Tuesday with a flashy radio station and artist exclusives as the company that had dominated digital music through iTunes looks to the future.
Taylor Swift has unleashed a debate on streaming by pulling her music from Spotify, but plenty of others are rushing to join in, rather than trying—in the singer's words—to shake it off.
A newly described tarantula species from Western Brazilian Amazonia was named Bumba lennoni in honor of John Lennon, a founder member of the legendary band the Beatles. The new species is part of the tarantula family Theraphosidae which ...
Music fans and critics know that the music of the Beatles underwent a dramatic transformation in just a few years, but until now there hasn't been a scientific way to measure the progression. That could change now that computer ...
Major record labels are suing Internet radio giant Pandora for copyright infringement for using songs recorded before 1972 without paying license fees.
A US federal court has dealt a blow to a music website offering sales of "pre-owned" digital music, ruling that it violates copyright law by making illegal reproductions.
(AP)—Will.i.am has premiered his new single—from Mars.
Hits from The Beatles have finally joined the chorus of ringtones available for mobile phones.
Apple on Tuesday launched its iTunes store in Brazil as well as in 15 other Latin American countries.
US online music service Bluebeat will pay British recording label EMI nearly a million dollars to avoid trial in a case over rights to stream and sell versions of Beatles songs.
(AP) -- Apple says people snapped up more than 450,000 copies of Beatles albums plus two million individual songs during the Fab Four's first week on sale through iTunes.
(AP) -- Nearly 50 years after the Beatles took television by storm, the Fab Four's songs became available on iTunes on Tuesday, setting the stage for a possible new outbreak of Beatlemania - this one online.
Apple is preparing to announce that its online entertainment store iTunes will start carrying music by the Beatles, The Wall Street Journal reported Monday.
(AP) -- Two Web sites that sold songs by The Beatles for 25 cents apiece should remain shut down indefinitely, a federal judge ruled Wednesday.
From the White Album to Yellow Submarine modern releases of the Beatles present their music in stereo sound. But this Christmas, hard-core Beatles fans will eagerly unwrap "The Beatles in Mono," an 11-CD box set designed ...


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Pharrell Williams was recently featured on Men's Health 'Steal His Style' and for good reason. Mr. Williams is not only successful in the music world but the style world, too. In case you like Pharrell's style just as much as we do, we have a piece of his outfit you can have for yourself to recreate his awesome ensembles.
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SINGER22.com has its warehouse, customer service center, retail stores and photography studio located in East Hills, New York which is on the North Shore of Long Island. As you are likely aware, Long Island was severely impacted by Hurricane Sandy and much of Long Island remains without power including all of our facilities in East Hills. Thankfully our facilities do not appear to have suffered any damage, however our website is served from downtown NYC where there remains no power. The flooding in NYC has required us to serve the site from back-up locations elsewhere in the country, which may have resulted in intermittent issues on the site. At this time the site is up and operating successfully.
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WRONG. Contract was to be finalized by end of FEB. Team Povetkin said "we want purse bid" from day 1... thats end of feb/march... then the winner has 90 days to put on the fight... that could be May/june
thats when wlad said ...."lets make the fight in the summer and I want a fight now"... why should wlad sit on his ass from Nov to may/June because Povetkin wants a purse bid?
plus the fact that Team povetkin has pulled out twice before... if the fight was not put together in 90 days, then the 2nd highest purse gets another 90 days. now you are talking Aug/Sept
Team klitschko wants the fight this summer and it gives time for all the **** to be worked out... in that time..BOTH fighters can fight.... I dont understand what the big ****ing issue is
November 2012................"Hrunov said that talks would begin in earnest after Ukrainian WBA super, IBF and WBO champion Klitschkos title defense against Polands Mariusz Wach on November 10. After that fight negotiations will start, the position of Klitschko and the WBA will be clear, Hrunov said, warning that Klitschko could still be upset by Wach, who has a 27-0 record."..........They had a deadline of Januray 17th to come to a deal and thats when it went to purse bids....Instead Wlad argued to make another defence and it was granted pushing purse bids for the fight back another 3-4 months.
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Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) is labor's "champion," AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka will say later Tuesday in a bid to rally Nevada workers.
Trumka, during a campaign appearance in Reno later Tuesday alongside Reid and Sen. Al Franken (D-Minn.), will laud the top Senate Democrat while casting his Republican opponent, Sharron Angle, as beholden to corporate interests.
"Harry Reid knows what he's doing. He knows what we need — and how to deliver it," Trumka will say, according to prepared remarks, pointing to Reid's stances on energy, job creation, Social Security and the Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA, or "card-check"). "If we're going to keep our champion, we've got to fight for him."
Nevada is home to a large number of union employees, a typically Democratic base whose turnout could make the difference in Reid's tight reelection campaign. Like Democrats nationally, Reid is counting on high turnout to deliver a victory for him on Nov. 2, and has already begun encouraging early voting in the state.
Trumka will look to rally voters by railing against the outside groups that have spent heavily against Reid in Nevada, and on Angle's behalf.
"Sharron Angle wouldn't even be a contender in this race if it weren't for the millions from secret, corporate donors," Trumka will say. "I've got one question for you: Are you going to let corporate CEOs buy Harry Reid's seat? Are you? I didn't think so!"
AFL-CIO chief praises Reid as labor's 'champion'
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) is labor's "champion," AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka will say later Tuesday in a bid to rally Nevada workers.


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Clippers rookie Dawson has big debutJuly 4th, 2015, 11:59 am by BY DAN WOIKE
When the Clippers bought into the second round of the NBA Draft to select Branden Dawson, this was who they were hoping they got.
In the Clippers' 75-74 overtime loss to kick off their play in.the Orlando Summer League, Dawson was the team's best player, scoring 14 points to go with 14 rebounds.
C.J. Wilcox, the Clippers' first round pick a year ago, scored 13 points on a rough shooting day, and Jordan Hamilton added 11.
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Complete novice!
I'm having trouble working out what to do next with this interior perspective. Obviously this has been done roughly but I don't know where to start in terms of tone, reflection and shadow. Any tips on brick and wood texture as well?
The wall to the left is constructed of frosted glass and has another brick wall behind.
I am using (badly) CS3 and a Wacom Bamboo
PS. I am a 1st year architectural student so if anyone is up for being my mentor that would be fantastic
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It looks like you've started out with some lineart and then painted on top of that. I'd definitely keep the lineart in a separate layer.
Instead of trying to paint inside the lines, old paintbook style I'd use layer masks. That way you can quickly and bluntly overpaint things you aren't satisfied with without loosing the form of the room.
Apart from ambient occlusion, which is shadows in corners and crevices, doing interior lighting without any light sources is impossible or all black. If that white area in the background is a window you can use that, but that will be very directional light - so maybe add some lamps.
The frosted glass I would probably do in its own layer and generally wait with until the end, so that I could construct it from blurring what is behind it and adjust brightness/contrast and saturation accordingly. Find reference and see what frosted glass does to what you see through it.
Depending on how you want to render the brick wall you can paint or stretch some texture over it (cgtextures.com) is a good place to look.
But if you are indeed brand new to drawing/painting, this is a complex task. Just have at it and don't worry too much about if it looks "good enough".
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What's the best tablet for 2015? Today's latest tablets compared and rated - constantly updated
The tablet is now a thing - from the days when nobody thought a laptop without a keyboard to a good thing to today, where a slate full of more power than some games consoles is nestled in bags across the world.
And with that popularity comes the dreaded notion of choice. Do you eschew Apple's high prices, join the Android brigade and find the best iPad alternative? Or jump on board Cupertino's lovetrain, and use one of the most popular tablets on the planet?
There are a lot of cool new tablets coming down the pipeline too: we've got the Sony Xperia Z4 Tablet, a monster with all manner of high specs with a very light chassis, and the Android-powered iPad-a-like Nokia N1 from the now-non-phone Finnish brand.
We've made it easy for you and pulled together the top 10 tablets of the moment available in the UK.
It's a difficult process divining which place each of these excellent tablets should occupy in our list, so we take into account multiple elements including performance, battery life, screen quality and more.
Price plays a part, as does age: a tablet that's been replaced by a sequel will tumble down the rankings as you can get all the great features on a better slate.
If none of the top 10 tablets here take your fancy then head on over to our tablet reviews pages, where you'll find in-depth reviews for many more models.
Let us know your thoughts on the top 10 (and whether you think we've got the order wrong) in the comment box below.
10. iPad Air
Apple's lightweight heavy hitter
Weight: 478g | Dimensions: 240 x 169.5 x 7.5mm | OS: iOS 7 | Screen size: 9.7-inch | Resolution: 1536 x 2048 | CPU: Dual-core 1.3 GHz | RAM: 1GB | Storage: 16/32/64/128GB | Battery: 8600mAh | Rear camera: 5MP | Front camera: 1.2MP
People scoffed when Apple launched the first iPad, but the sector has grown exponentially since the first generation device landed and with the Air the Cupertino firm has now nailed the formula.
It's been usurped by the iPad Air 2, for obvious reasons, but with a price drop and a still-impressive spec list it has every reason to still be a viable purchase.
Impressive design coupled with a thinner, lighter chassis makes for a premium and quite frankly beautiful tablet, and Apple's powerful A7 and M7 chips under the hood means it chews through even the toughest tasks in next to no time, even if it's not in the same power league as the Air 2.
Read the full review: iPad Air
9. Google Nexus 7
A supercharged tablet
Weight: 290g | Dimensions: 200 x 114 x 8.7mm | OS: Android 4.3 | Screen size: 7-inch |Resolution: 1200 x 1920 pixels | CPU: Quad-core 1.5GHz | RAM: 2GB | Storage: 16/32GB | Battery: 3950mAh | Rear camera: 5MP | Front camera: 1.2MP
The new Nexus 7 took over from the original 7-inch effort from Google in 2012, packing a 1.5Ghz quad-core processor, 2GB of RAM and comes with either 16GB or 32GB of storage
Offered up at just 290g, it's the perfect tablet for slinging in a bag and hurtling down to the local supermarket, or is equally adept at being a long-haul saviour, with reams of apps, a decent slug of battery life and that all-new high-res 7-inch IPS display with a resolution of 1920 x 1200 display with 323 ppi.
Read the full review: Google Nexus 7
8. Samsung Galaxy Note Pro 12.2
Samsung throws everything into the fledgling maxi-tablet category
Weight: 753g | Dimensions: 295.6 x 204 x 8mm | OS: Android 4.4 | Screen size: 12.2-inch | Resolution: 2560 x 1600 | CPU: Quad-core 2.3 GHz | RAM: 3GB | Storage: 32/64GB | Battery: 9500mAh | Rear camera: 8MP | Front camera: 2MP
Never one to leave a tablet niche unexplored, Samsung pushed screen sizes up to new heights with the Galaxy Note Pro 12.2.
Thankfully that's not all it has going for it, as the Note Pro 12.2's 3GB of RAM and quad-core processor give it superior performance, while the S Pen becomes truly useful in combination with the slate's large, bright screen.
It's an obvious choice for digital artists or anyone else who wants a device they can be productive on, but the bigger screen makes it great just for web browsing and watching videos too.
On the flip side the increased size makes it a little unwieldy and the build quality is a touch creaky thanks to the larger chassis, but is offset by the sheer expanse of screen to play with.
Read the full review: Samsung Galaxy Note Pro 12.2
7. iPad Mini 2
A great tablet that still costs a little too much
Weight: 331g | Dimensions: 200 x 134.7 x 7.5mm | OS: iOS 7 | Screen size: 7.9-inch | Resolution: 1536 x 2048 | CPU: Dual-core 1.3GHz | RAM: 1GB | Storage: 16/32/64/128GB | Battery: 6470mAh | Rear camera: 5MP | Front camera: 1.2MP
Hey, it's the iPad Mini 2... right next to the Mini 3? There's a reason for this: they're pretty much identical, apart from last year's model not having TouchID and now only coming in 16GB and 32GB flavours.
It's also has a substantial price drop, which is why it's hanging around so high in the list - in fact, we'd advise most people go for this older model if they're hankering for a smaller iPad, as it's got all the same power and display specs as the current model, for less cash.
Plus it has access to all those lovely apps and Apple's brilliant-for-tablets iOS 8 - not a bad choice at all.
Read the full review: iPad Mini 2
6. iPad Mini 3
A small upgrade over the iPad Mini 2
Weight: 331g | Dimensions: 200 x 134.7 x 7.5mm | OS: iOS 8.1 | Screen size: 7.9-inch| Resolution: 1536 x 2048 | CPU: Dual-core 1.3GHz | RAM: 1GB | Storage: 16/64/128GB | Battery: 6470mAh | Rear camera: 5MP | Front camera: 1.2MP
The iPad mini range is still a brilliant proposition, offering the best of the iPad but squishing it down into a smaller package.
Well, that's what happened last year - this year Apple has basically rebooted the Mini 2, put TouchID on the front, made it gold and called it a new tablet.
It's only ahead of the older version (a cheaper option while offering the same specs minus the biometrics) due to this being a list of the best tablets, and this is the best mini tablet from Apple, but it's not offering a lot more than last year's model.
What it does bring is good though: iOS 8 works very well on the mini 3, and the overall speed and compact size is still a very good combo, even at the higher price.
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Next-Gen Pacemakers May Be Powered by the Beating of a Heart
A piezoelectric-powered pacemaker would do away with bulky batteries and speed up surgeries
A piezoelectric-powered pacemaker would do away with bulky batteries and speed up surgeries
A brain implant reads a paraplegic man's intentions to let him pick up a beer
Oh no, not again! "Medjacks" demonstrate that medical devices are the soft underbelly of medical networks, according to a TrapX study
A new operating principle brings CO2 sensors to a range of new applications
Microtransponder's vagus nerve stimulator uses precisely-timed jolts to help stroke victims relearn movements more quickly
Organic electrochemical transistors, implantable ion pumps, and more
Next-gen medical devices include artificial hearts, neurostimulators to restore vision, and chips to dispense birth control
Health and wellness startups dominate Highway 1's latest class, launched in former grow-house
Medicine has always sought to understand the human body's operating system. Now, with biometric sensors and big data analytics, we're learning how to fix the bugs
It's time for manufacturers to get serious about cybersecurity for implanted medical devices
The Biostamp can replace today's clunky biomedical sensors
Engineers dream of electric implants
Doctors stimulate a nerve in the neck to treat epilepsy, heart failure, stroke, arthritis, and a half dozen other ailments
Can a $10 million prize turn a sci-fi device into real technology?
Technologies that aim to change behavior shouldn't focus on motivation
Apple, Google, and Samsung want to capitalize on your personal health data. But is there really big money in it?
Medicine can change if patients and payers demand it
Baseball pitchers, cyclists, and other competitors seek an edge with new gadgets
Strange supersensitive transistors could be ideal for brain-computer interfaces
Keep tabs on your newborn with this smart ankle bracelet
Connecting a smart watch to a glucose sensor lets parents keep tabs on diabetic children
The latest class of startups coming out of HAX make products to test blood, monitor the bladder, and print human tissue
A system designed to support healthy living can, in principle, be subverted
Chronic pain reduced with no side effects by delivering drugs directly to the site of injury
A photovoltaic device implanted in the retina will be tested in humans next year
By shifting focus from neural nodes to networks, engineers can build better brain-computer interfaces
Beyond camouflage applications, material holds out promise for speeding up growth of biological tissue
A new IBM Watson Health unit will analyze personal health data to hopefully benefit patients, physicians and researchers
Figuring out how deep brain stimulation actually works may lead to next-generation implants
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Rated 5 out of 5 by Mom92 A wonderful experience Convenient shuttle service, a major plus. Rooms were a pleasant surprise, spacious and very clean. Overall a great experience. Will definitely come again. August 4, 2013
Rated 1 out of 5 by lisakae very poor personel at front desk first my day started with my reservation not being correct. then we wanted dinner late night delivered to room that was all messed up and girl couldnt recommend any restaurant then at checkout they were having problems with another persons reservations....they are not organized here. July 30, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Bill072013 Attentive staff The room was clean and comfortable. The staff were very friendly, Whenever we asked for something they got us more than we asked for. For example we needed 1 towel and they brought us 5. They called to be sure we received them too. Right across the street from Smather's Beach. Free shuttle to the north end of the island where the charter boats are docked and a short walk to Duval Street and Mallory Square. Bring food to keep in fridge. Restaurants are far away and hotel restaurant is pricey, even for breakfast. July 28, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Markdg Exceeded our expectations Our stay was fantastic. The suite was extremely spacious for our family of 4. We enjoyed having the separate bedroom and living/dining room area. Because of the sink, refrigerator, microwave and table we were able to eat lunch in our room everyday which was a huge money saver for us. The bathroom area was one of the best I have ever seen. There were four sets of cabinets, three drawers and a closet which allowed plenty of room to unpack our clothing. Each and every staff member we came in contact with was helpful and courteous. This would include front desk, housekeepers, pool staff, and the concierge. We also rented bikes for our stay and rode the short ride to Duval Street everyday to explore all the sights. This feature was a great convenience and was reasonably priced. In the evenings, we took the shuttle to Duval Street for dinner. We found the shuttle to be very convenient and a great way to avoid trying to find parking. The hotel is also right across from the beach which was fabulous. Overall, I would highly recommend this hotel and we are already planning our stay for next year! July 27, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 Laid back atmosphere with large suites I have stayed here many times. The rooms are all spacious suites. The only upgrade is for a view of the ocean. The staff are very nice. July 22, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Gizi13 Beachfront Hotel If you're looking for a family of Romantic getaway, this is the hotel and place to say. Sheraton never disappoints. July 19, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Birdie3 Seafood Lovers I was impressed with the restuarant's seafood menu - conch fritters, crab cakes and fresh catch selection. I found all the menu items to be very reasonably priced. The resturant staff added additional enjoyment to dining. They were friendly and interesting to talk with. I would recommend this facility wholeheartedly anytime July 19, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Carib4ever 2 days getaway The Sheraton suites has an excellent service and they are on a great location. The rooms are spacious and comfortable. The restaurant is nice and it also has the option to seat on an outer deck overlooking the pool. July 18, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5 by cmb13 Beautiful Location This hotel is the perfect location for enjoying the beaches on Key West. The room was clean and updated, which was surprising looking at the outside. The walkways were a little rickety and the elevator made us feel seasick, but the views were beautiful and staff were very friendly. I never found my turtle in my room though :-( July 15, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Jodavco Will be back Loved the place. First time in Key West and Loved it. Next time I hope to stay longer. July 15, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by FionaBelle Will Be Staying Here Again! This is a beautiful hotel with great facilities, fantastic service, and perfect location. Our SPG Gold status was immediately recognized with a room upgrade and free gift. Loved the little extras they took the time to add such as chocolate covered oreos with our nightly turndown, frequent shuttle into town, maps highlighting key local attractions, and convient concierge desk. We'll be back to stay again next year! July 14, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Tessie Great location, facilities and service This was our 4th stay at the Sheraton Key West and it continues to be a wonderful experience. Location, across from Smathers Beach, facilities, free parking, free shuttle bus, great food and professional, helpful staff will keep us coming back! July 13, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Mrscott1945 Staff is remarkable! From the waiters in the restaurant to the drivers who took us into downtown, all were so friendly and gracious. They went out of their way to interact with us. Mr. Ed, the driver, took us downtown and since it was a slow time he went above and beyond and took us directly to the area we wanted to go. You have a great staff who seem to enjoy their jobs and interacting with the public. Thanks again! July 13, 2013
Rated 3 out of 5 by SoFLTraveler Location Great / Service Average Location was great, but for price paid, expected better attention to detail. The front desk was out of coffee, the morning after July 4th ... in Key West, really? Housekeeping was training someone new & shouting instruction outside my door, early in the AM. They were also vacuuming the hallway outside my door, early in the AM. I suspect because the water spout to rinse the beach sand off your feet wasn't working. While the staff was very friendly, management needs to step up & pay closer attention to ensure these things are planned better, especially surrounding a Holiday. July 7, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by ProfComb Great Spot to Explore Key West The facilities and comfort level at the Key West Sheraton Suites are very good: pool, parking, cleanliness, great bed and room finish, and lots of space. It is a great location, on Smathers Beach and out of the construction mess on the north side of the island. I particularly recommend it to anyone with a car who will be exploring some of the other lower Keys. The shuttle to the north end of Duval Street makes it unnecessary to have a car for the usual tourist spots in town. It was an ideal compromise of convenience and beach access. The only sour note was the bartender/manager who just seemed unhappy with her job and was rude for little reason that I could figure out. However, it is easy to avoid that area and enjoy what else there is to enjoy. June 29, 2013
Rated 3 out of 5 by tommytom room 356 We had a very nice room with a beautiful view of Smatters beach and the ocean. But the room itself had many issues that need to be addressed. The first one was the entrance door, while sitting on the sofa you could see daylight all the way around the door very poor fitting. The second issue was a water leak from the shower into the bedroom, it was coming thru the wall onto the carpet. Called the front desk and they sent a maintenance man to the room he said he could not fix the problem because the room would have to be shut down, I was a little concerned about mold because it appeared the leak was there for some time. The carpet was very dirty looking also. While sitting on the balcony I noticed the soffit was falling off in two locations. This sheridan needs lots of work June 29, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5 by travelgal1969 Thank you Sheraton! We enjoyed our 3-night stay at this Sheraton. The service from their staff was excellent, the rooms were very clean, bed was comfy and the layout of the bathroom was especially nice. Having a small fridge/sink/microwave area was a plus and they provide great Starbucks coffee each day in your room. Though the pool area is small, we never had a problem finding chairs and the jets in the spa were wonderful after a day of walking. Poolside service was also great. And lastly, their no charge for parking and a complimentary shuttle every hour....what a great combo! We used the shuttle twice daily and never had a problem getting a seat either way. I would definitely return to this Sheraton on our next visit to Key West. Thank you Sheraton for a wonderful stay! June 26, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5 by Mary1950 Just one problem Stayed at this hotel for 3 nights in May 2013. The grounds are fabulous and the room was very nice too. The only problem I had was that I was charged for an extra night. I called the hotel right after receiving my Mastercard bill and I was assured that there would be a credit on my next bill. My next bill came and there was no credit. So watch your bills!!! June 25, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by VIVIGEACCO AMAZING SERVICE THE SERVICE WAS AMAZING! LOVED THE SHUTTLE TAKING YOU EVERYWHERE POOL WAS AWESOME AS WELL June 24, 2013
Rated 3 out of 5 by swimmer64 rude front desk help The hotel was nice and location for the beach event was great. The shuttle service to downtown was really convenient. The only downfall of the stay was the front desk staff. They were not helpful and did the bare minimum to help. June 24, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5 by Tarheel3 Great Key West find Just spent four nights there for the first time. Hotel staff was friendly and helpful. Room was beautiful and well appointed. Pool attendants were very nice. Goose was great in restaurant and Martin really takes care of you at poolside bar. The shuttle is great big extra not having to park. Smathers beach is just across the street with all the water sports gear. My family had a wonderful vacation and would be back. June 22, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Toughsell22 Great Stay This hotel was wonderful. It was clean, spacious, and well maintained. The staff was freindly and accommodating. I would definitely stay there again. June 20, 2013
Rated 2 out of 5 by ToddS Mold in Room As a platinum member, I was treated very well upon check-in and received a room upgrade to an ocean view room. However, after a couple days had passed, my wife and I discovered large areas of mold in several spots around the room. Upon check out, I informed the front desk of the mold issue and showed pictures. There was no apology...beyond the mold issue, the hotel is pet friendly and we were reminded of it every night. I realize the hotel can't control a barking dog, but I'd rather not spend a vacation listening to dogs barking. We were provided a free breakfast due to platinum status, however we only ate at the restaurant twice. The food was marginal at best and they were short staffed leading to a lot of unhappy customers. There are plenty of places to stay in Key West with far better locations. I would not recommend this SPG property. June 19, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Laradicus Another Fantastic Vacation Smather's Beach is fantastic. We love the resturant and the staff as so attentative. The rooms are perect for a family of four with eveything you'll ned for a great vacation. June 18, 2013
Rated 2 out of 5 by RuthS This hotel didn't meet my expectations Clean room, but at 7:00 am the noise outside was terrible it woke me. I asked to be moved to another room. The front desk was suppose to call me right back I waited, then recalled. I finally spoke to a manager and was able to get another room at 4:00 pm. June 16, 2013
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Rated 5 out of 5 by Mom0211 Great vacation. This is a great hotel. I was worried, based on some negative reviews. Worry not. It is a great hotel. Great staff. Great drinks at the pool bar. Restaurant is family friendly. I highly recommend. June 15, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by msherbo Excellent place to stay Actually more than I expected. Everyone was very nice, the hotel and grounds are very clean and well kept and easy to get to. Only small criticism is the smoking area. It's very nice but we were on the far side of the hotel from it. Wouldn't let that deter from coming again. We loved it. June 13, 2013
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The Lilt characters, Hazel and Blanche, run through an entire apartment block, ambushing people going about their daily lives, before breaking out into the open and coming up against two palm trees. Instead of running up the trunks and bursting into the sky - as in the Levi's spot - the women slump against the trees giggling, felling one.
Mother's spot, which breaks on 28 June, was directed by Spectre's Danny Kleinman. It uses the same music as Bartle Bogle Hegarty's Jonathan Glazer-directed ad, which was Levi's most expensive campaign.
The ad will aim to maximise Lilt's exposure during its key summer sales period, when it comes up against other fruit carbonates such as Tango and Fanta. A heavyweight TV strategy was chosen to remind consumers about Lilt in the most powerful way.
"Lilt is very much a part of UK summertime, and has held its own in a decade of high activity in the market. The Lilt ladies make light of serious issues. The pastiche is a gentle piss-take of a beautifully made ad, whose creators were nothing but helpful, Mother's Andy Medd said.
The ad was written and art directed by Mother, and planned and bought by BBJ.
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It's been a wild day of major moves in the NL West, and here are a few more news items from around the division…
- The Giants don't intend to pursue Max Scherzer, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle reports (Twitter link).
- The Giants "will go hard on" signing James Shields, Peter Gammons tweets.
- Diamondbacks GM Dave Stewart told reporters (including Zach Buchanan of azcentral.com) that Blue Jays catcher Dioner Navarro or Tigers catcher Alex Avila could be fits for his team in their search for help behind the plate, while the Snakes have no interest in Geovany Soto. Stewart said his team doesn't intend to trade relief pitching to obtain a catcher, however.
- Also from Stewart, he said the D'Backs aren't looking into extending any players at the present time, though he named Mark Trumbo, Addison Reed, Oliver Perez, Chris Owings, Chase Anderson and A.J. Pollock as possible extension candidates.
- The Rockies are receiving "massive interest" in Corey Dickerson, FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal reports (via Twitter). Despite all this interest, Colorado would have to get an overwhelming offer to deal the outfielder.
- Also from Rosenthal, it's been nothing but "crickets" for the Rockies on interest in Troy Tulowitzki.
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- The Cardinals could've lined up as a trade partner for Dombrowski had Oscar Taveras been fully healthy, as he could've served as more of a challenge to Jon Jay's spot in Spring Training. Taveras has played in just two games at this point, however.
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Discontented Facebook investors are holding founder Mark Zuckerberg responsible for the social media company's dismal IPO, claiming in a new class action lawsuit he was privy to insider information about the stock being overvalued.
Filed by Facebook investors June 1 in the US District Court of Southern New York, the lawsuit alleges head of the multi-billion dollar IPO and the banks overseeing the float informed major clients that they were reducing revenue estimates for the social network, The Digital Spy reported.
JP Morgan, Goldman Sachs, and Morgan Stanley all tipped off only the investors with the largest stake in the company about the serious undervalue of the stock well before the IPO, leaving everyone else who invested their hard earned dollars in the dust, WebProNews reported of the lawsuit filing.
Zuckerberg unloaded his shares to minimize his losses, the lawsuit claims, according to The Inquistir. Facebook's stock fell slightly in morning trading Tuesday, losing 9 cents to $26.81. That's down 29 percent from its initial public offering price of $38.
In fact, the Associated Press reported since Facebook Inc.'s stock began trading publicly May 18, it has fallen on seven of the 11 trading days.
"The estimates themselves are material information–the consensus of smart, well-trained analysts who have worked with the company's management to develop realistic forecasts," Henry Blodget, a former Wall Street analyst, said. "Most investors don't even know that these estimates exist, let alone that they're whispered verbally to only a handful of big investors. All potential investors should have easy access to these estimates, as well as to any logic underlying them. The SEC needs to change the rules here."
The exact amount of stock Zuckerberg sold remains unknown, but rumors persist it's around a billion dollars, WebNewsPro reported. The Facebook founder has lost more than 25 percent of his wealth since selling off his shares.
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February 14, 2013
Tuesday is my column-writing night. This week finds me surrounded by warnings of imminent danger. Winter storm Q is on the prowl and people are nervous. Predicted snowfall totals vary by the hour, ranging from 6 inches to notify-the-National-Guard-we're-all-gonna-die.
Nebraska has experienced wicked snowstorms long before the birth of sophisticated forecast technology. The Schoolhouse Blizzard of 1888 was one of the cruelest, claiming more than 200 lives as it roared through the Plains — many of them children and teachers trapped in one-room schoolhouses, or trying to make their way home in the viscous snowy blast.
The winter of 1948-49 was hammered by one storm after another, dropping more than 100 inches of accumulated snow in some places, and turning 200 miles of a four-state region into frozen tundra. I've read reports that the snow didn't completely melt until June. When people ran out of coal and heating fuel, they burned furniture to stay warm. Military and rescue groups formed "Operation Snowbound," a multifaceted effort that freed snowbound travelers, fed stranded livestock, and cleared more than 115,000 miles of road.
If the forecasters are correct, we'll have met Q face-to-face by the time this column prints. It presents an interesting opportunity for me to make a few keyboard predictions about its fallout a few hours in advance. So I'm donning my turban, reading tea leaves, and looking into my crystal ball.
I predict a gallon of milk will be harder to find than an affordable acre of land. Snow and dairy seem oddly combined, and anyone who didn't stock up by Wednesday noon will be left in the cold. The same goes for bread, eggs, canned cheese and snack crackers. Goodness knows you don't want to be caught in a storm without waffles. People will forget to refill their blood pressure prescription, but things will get downright ugly without Easy Cheese and a box of Ritz.
I also have a long-range hunch that a shower of babies will be born around Thanksgiving, for reasons I won't explain. Perhaps they'll have names like Quinn or Quillan.
Highway ditches and interstate medians will be full of jackknifed trucks and overturned cars. Heinous forecast be darned, people will be on the roads. Schlueterville is no different. Before the streets are cleared, Hunka Burnin' Hubby and I will be pondering the status of Dairy Queen, and the prospects of a hot fudge sundae enjoyed while watching clouds of white dance beyond the windowpane. It's our odd snowstorm-induced obsession. I give authorities permission to ignore my stupid self if they find me frozen to the curb. If the streets are impassable, I'll be the one wearing snowshoes.
I predict Hunka will be on the lookout for abandoned parking lots icy enough to cut a couple donuts with his behemoth diesel truck. It's his one-finger salute to the drudgery of winter, and acting ridiculous without getting caught keeps him young. Don't give him too much grief. He's the guy you want driving by if you're stuck in a drift. It's a sure bet he'll stop with a tow rope and an offer of assistance. He won't take money but Dairy Queen coupons are always appreciated.
So bring it on, Q. Nebraskans can take whatever you dish out.
Tam Schlueter adopts a "strike-fast-and-keep-them-laughing" approach to writing. Her column appears every Thursday in the Hastings Tribune, and showcases the wonder of family, dogs, muscle cars, and folks with blue collars and no-nonsense attitudes.
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The Supreme Court affirmed a lower federal court order that requires the state of California to sharply reduce its prison population over the next two years in order to bring the facilities up to constitutional compliance.
The 5-4 decision, authored by Justice Kennedy mandates a prison population of no more than 110,000 inmates, down from approximately 143,000 when the suit was first filed. At the height of the problems the California penal system averaged a death a week, and to emphasize the inhumane conditions at the jails Justice Kennedy took the unusual step of including photos of overcrowding, including pictures of cages where mentally ill inmates were held while they waited for a bed.
The ruling comes with efforts in the state to send fewer people to prison, either by reducing sentences for some offenders, offering alternative sentencing programs for others and giving judges more discretion in sentencing.
Yet it is that judicial discretion that came under fire by both Justices Scalia and Alito in their dissent. Both argued that judges are ill-equipped to handle the kind of oversight this order provides for and, if left to their own discretion, will put the public safety at risk.
If the minority is concerned with judges' running state penal systems, the obvious answer is to make sure our state legislatures appropriately fund our corrections system so that they can provide essential services such as basic health care without running the risk of violating fundamental constitutional protections. Or perhaps they could urge those legislators to re-think failed criminal justice policies like imprisoning hundreds of thousands of non-violent drug offenders to prevent the swelling of the prison populations to begin with.
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My son has Bipolar disorder with psychotic tendencies and is addicted to alcohol and drugs. He is not violent and is only in prison because he violated probation a few times (late for curfew, dirty urine). When he is on his meds, he is fine, but one of the problems with people who have Bipolar is they will start feeling good on meds and then they stop taking them because of feeling good. He is classic Bipolar and instead of help, he is serving 2 years in a Florida prison. Where is the help for kids like this??? He sure isn't getting the help he needs in prison. It's soo frustrating and keeps me up at night.
There are electronic monitoring systems that can be used to control, punish and rehabilitate non-violent offenders. And the day when prisons no longer are a for-profit business, we may see some real efforts in decreasing the number of inmates. As long as coråorations make a huge profit of having overcrowded prisons and the judicial system are breaking down, then there will be no change. Maximum security prisons should be there for the worst of the worst, those that will never, ever be released!
Agree with Doug.
The main reason for prisons now appears to be for some private company to make a ton of money, not protect the citizens....
US law is completely out of touch with reality. Sending pot smokers to prison is ludicrous . Those holier than thou morons who are sending pot smokers to jail should be shot !
Thanks for the article.
It might help if the courts were not so quick to lock people up with out thinking. Many people in these jails are not guilty of anything dangerous and should be doing other things to pay for their mistakes. This would leave more room for those that are truly dangerous and less likely we might release some who are a threat to citizens.
It seems like every time there is a large release though, somebody conveniently goofs up and a real monster gets turned loose, somebody gets hurt or killed by them and a new ToC crusade is launched just in time for somebodies election.
That's the difference between conservatives and leftists. Conservatives want to follow the constitution. The leftists want felons to roam among the populace to commit murder and mayhem.
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Breathtaking Bogota
Let's be honest here, Bogota is absolutely huge. And, at 2,600m above sea level, the views are indescribable. Happily, it's not all drug smuggling and rival gangs in this part of Colombia (phew!). Instead, you'll find a beautiful, cultured and varied city that throws up some stark contrast between the old and the new.
Stroll around centuries-old buildings, such as the Catedral Primada or the Iglesia Museo de Santa Clara, or simply soak up the enormity and beauty of El Centro and its varied population.
Sports-mad folk won't want to miss out on El Salitre, and for the hippies, artists and sandal-wearers out there, you won't want to miss out on the fantastically named La Macarena(doing the awful dance craze is optional) for cafés, restaurants and smoking-hot-people watching!
Bogota's Top 10
10. Church of San Francisco Hourly masses make for a pretty crowded experience, but as Bogota's oldest surviving structure, it's worth a look.
5. Museo Botero Picasso and his old chums hang here, as well as many works by Columbia's most famous artist (Sr. Botero himself, obviously).
9. Palacio de Justicia A violent struggle for ownership gives this palace its history. Try to keep the gorilla/guerrilla jokes to a minimum.
4. Plaza de Bolívar Get ready to be pigeon-pooped on in this very famous square.
8. Iglesia Museo de Santa Clara A blinged-out church, now run by the government as a museum.
3. Cerro de Monserrate Take the cable car to the top for some fantastic views.
7. Museo del Siglo XIX If you're all learned out, picture your girlfriend (or yourself) in one of the many amazing corsets on display.
2. Catedral Primada Learn why this enormous structure is the poster girl for the phrase "dust your self off and try again".
6. Museo de Arte Colonial: Just when you're about to get sick of art, you'll love the messy sketches and open spaces at this gallery.
1. Museo Histórico Policia: Hear a story or three from local, English-speaking guides. Bizarre, but awesome.
Bogota History
- La Candelaria – Landmark area where many Colombian and South American historical events took place.
- Plaza de Bolivar – The central plaza for Bogota with neoclassical government palaces.
- Hacienda Santa Barbara – A house from 1800s belonging to one of the richest families in Colombia.
- Catedral Primada – Sits on the town square and is the largest church in the country.
- Presidential Palace – Located on Carrera Septima and comes complete with the Presidential Guard.
Bogota Art & Culture
- Donacion Botero – Gift to Bogota by the artist Botero includes his works, plus Renoir, Picasso, Dali and Monet, among others.
- Casa de Moneda – Vast collection of Colombian coins and includes the history of moneymaking.
- Gold Museum – Amazing collection of gold and artefacts from the pre-Columbian era.
- Banco de la Republica Art Collection – With 3,000 pieces of art dating back to the 1500s.
- Museum of Colonial Art - Features treasures from Colombian history.
Bogota Shopping
- Santa Fe – One of Bogotaá's newest malls and the second largest on the continent.
- Unicentro – Centrally located mall with great variety and assortment of unique shops.
- Hacienda Santa Barbara – Home to a trendy mall with a Sunday flea market just up the street.
- La Zona T – An upscale area with three top-notch malls: Centro Andina, Atlantis Plaza and El Retiro.
- San Andresito – One of the biggest shopping areas in the city, covering many city blocks.
Gay & Lesbian Bogota
- Tokyo Lounge – A cool place for dancing with electronic and popular dance music.
- Colosos Cafe Bear – Great place to get a bite to eat or hang out.
- Chase – A stylish bar with a great design and a friendly atmosphere.
- Babylon – One of the most popular saunas in the area and a well-known social hub.
- Theatron – The largest club of its kind in Bogota, with many venues that offer different music.
Bogota Outdoor
- Cerro de Monserrate – For an incredible panoramic view of the city, with funicular rides and restaurants.
- Torre Colpatria – The tallest building in Bogota, with a panoramic observation deck on top.
- Avenida Septima – Each Friday and Saturday night see street performers, magic shows, live music and arts and crafts.
- Ciclovia – Every Sunday, some avenues are closed and the streets are opened for walking, jogging, bike riding and skating.
- Parque Simon Bolivar – Take a walk, ride the train, get a bite to eat and a cup of Colombia's world-famous coffee.
Bogota Sport
- To see great soccer games, check out the El Campin Stadium.
- For bullfights, see Bogota's Plaza de Toros de Santamaria bullring.
- To get in on great basketball games, check out the Bogota Sports Centre.
- To get in exercise as you take in the city's sights and sounds, why not try some of the bike tours available in Bogota.
- For a great game of golf, try the Bogota Golf Centre.
Bogota Events
March brings with it the Festival Iberoamericano de Teatro, when performers from 45 countries put on classic, dance, avant-garde, circus, music and street theatre productions.
July 20 is Independence Day. Celebrate independently, or with a group. Ho ho!
The Red Bull Flugtag comes to town in September. Watch the crazies try to fly their contraptions and, let's face it, fail spectacularly!
The famous Bogota Festival of Cinema walks the red carpet in October. Join in the festivities or try to land yourself a role in the next big hit!
When To Go
Bogota is pretty bloody high up, so you may feel a little dizzy from the altitude for a day or two. So take it easy on arrival.
Bogota is generally dry, with April and October tending to be the wettest months.
Temperatures are pretty even all year, ranging from about 9 to 18°C (48-64°F).
Getting Around
There are buses in the city, but they're not the best. They stop running at around 9pm, come at seemingly randomly times and are quite slow.
The best way to get around is by taxi. But always insist that the meter is running.
There are great bike tracks all around the city, so riding a bike is a fun and convenient solution. Traffic can be an issue, though, so if you want just a casual spin, do it on a Sunday.
General Information
One of the premier capitals in the Americas, Bogotá is replete with landmarks, monuments and natural beauty. As the foremost city in Colombia, with more than 8 million people, "The Athens of South America" is a vibrant arts and culture mecca. Built on a high plateau in the foothills of the Eastern Cordillera of the Andes, Bogotá is no stranger to natural beauty as well. Put it all together and you have one of the most complete city destinations on the continent.
The Primada Cathedral is a remarkable architectural triumph that looms over Plaza de Bolívar. Home to the Justice Palace and National Capitol, the superb pedestrian mall is the main civic area in the city. Bogotá has many superb museums, with the Gold Museum, Maloka Science Museum and Museo Nacional among the most prominent. Ultimately however, Bogotá is a city of neighborhoods and for historic architecture and hip, bohemian vibes, La Candaleria and La Macarena remain the best. Last but not least, head to the top of Monseratte via funicular for awesome panoramic views of the city.
Dry and rainy seasons dominate the climate of Bogotá, with April, May, October and November the worst months on average in terms of precipitation. Overall the weather in the city is mild, with temperatures between 5°C and 19°C for the year.
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Do the Culinary Crawl, a walking food and wine tour featuring Downtown Napa's best culinary destinations. Walk. Taste. Sip! The perfect way to experience Downtown Napa's wine tasting rooms and restaurants - all within walking distance. June's Culinary Crawl will celebrate the food, flavor and fashion of Downtown Napa including stops at local boutiques, restaurants and the Chefs' Market.
Featured stops will include some of the best places to eat, drink and shop when exploring Downtown Napa. Perfect food. Perfect wine. It must be Downtown Napa!
Advance tickets are $30 each, $45 at the door. Each ticket includes specially prepared bites at each stop paired with exclusive drink specials. The walking tour also features contests and prizes, making it a memorable culinary experience for anyone who enjoys food, wine and Downtown Napa.
We will begin the crawl at Cake Plate Boutique's new location (750 Main Street) with complimentary small bites and wine tasting. Be prepared to eat (and shop) till you drop! For our second stop we will visiting Oxbow's newest merchant, Napa Valley Distillery. The crawl will conclude at Downtown Napa Association's Chefs' Market for amazing food and more drink specials. It's a night out that you don't want to miss!
Crawl Schedule:
5:00 - Cake Plate Boutique
6:15 - Napa Valley Distillery
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* Your culinary guide will take the group from the meet-up location to the other stops. Please be sure to meet at the start-up location at 5:00 PM for the start of the crawl and to join the group.
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Turn on your television and if you see a picture, take that as a promising sign.
This was the day for the great transition to Digital TV -- 1,787 U.S. television stations sending DTV signals over the airwaves, and shutting down the analog transmitters they have used since television became a mass medium in the 1940s and '50s.
The Federal Communications Commission said the digital TV transition appeared to be going smoothly. But it and many broadcasters braced for a likely flood of calls over the weekend, as people realize they're having problems getting a signal.
The National Association of Broadcasters said late Friday afternoon that the number of calls for help from viewers to local TV stations has "generally fallen in line with the necessary level of viewer support stations had anticipated for the final day of the transition."
The association reported, from a survey completed last week, that of the 12.6 million households that use broadcast signals, 88 percent were all set, with new TV sets, antennae or set-top DTV converter boxes so they can watch the new, crisper TV transmissions. Another 1.75 million households, as of the survey's end, had not yet taken any action -- many of them apparently waiting until the last minute.
But then there were people such as Carl Huffman, a disabled Seattle aerospace worker who, with a day to go, still could not get one of the $40 converter boxes that were supposed to make the transition so simple.
"I depend on television for my information," he said, "and I'm not about to go out and buy a new TV. Even the box is an expense. I have my disability check, and that's all."
Huffman, 58, worked at the old aviation giant Martin Marietta, but became sick from a blood transfusion in 1988. It took a decade, he said, for doctors to figure out that the transfusion had given him AIDS.
When he tried to get one of the $40 coupons offered by the government to defray the cost of a converter box, he said, "It's like there was a brick wall set up."
Broadcasters say digital television will allow for higher-quality video and audio on television, a greater number of broadcast channels and more possibilities for transmission of data or programs to mobile devices. Many viewers have complained that digital broadcast signals do not travel as far as the analog signals they replace, and that they are easily cut off by the slightest interference -- even rain.
Surveys show that the number of people still unready for the transition has been cut in half since the transition was delayed from February. The Obama administration, with congressional help, put off the end of analog signals because, despite outreach efforts and a massive public-service campaign, it appeared likely that millions of Americans would turn on their TV sets and see nothing but snow.
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Streamlined Batter Bread
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|Active dry yeast
|1⁄4 Ounce (1 package)
|Warm water
|1 1⁄4 Cup (20 tbs) (105� to 115�)
|2 Tablespoon
|2 Tablespoon
|2 Teaspoon
|All purpose flour
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|Melted butter/Margarine /shortening
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In large mixer bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water.
Add shortening, sugar, salt and 2 cups of the flour.
Blend 1/2 minute on low speed, scraping bowl constantly.
Beat 2 minutes medium speed, scraping bowl occasionally.
Stir in remaining flour until smooth.
Scrape batter from side of bowl.
Cover; let rise in warm place until double, about 30 minutes.
Stir down batter by beating about 25 strokes.
Spread evenly in greased loaf pan, 9x5x3 inches.
Smooth out top of batter by patting into shape with floured hand.
Cover; let rise until double, about 40 minutes.
Heat oven to 375°.
Bake 45 minutes or until loaf sounds hollow when tapped.
Brush top with melted butter.
Remove loaf from pan; cool on wire rack.
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This 1.5-mile sushi roll was created in a Yekaterinburg, Russia sushi restaurant to try to become the world's longest. Sixty chefs used 1.5 tons of rice, 14,000 nori pieces, 500 kg of cucumbers and 25 kg of sesame to make it, according to English Russia.
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Frankie (Amy Seimetz) is an emotional train wreck, careening around the East Los Angeles music scene drinking and meeting strangers. Lev (Bret Roberts) is a taciturn and tormented soul. He drives a limo and wants to work in the music business. They begin a relationship after they connect with each other one night at a party. This dark romance explores what love is like for two quiet people who may be damaged beyond repair. Lev gets to explore his musical dreams working for star Charlie King Nash (Donal Logue) and learn about the practical realities that restrain talent to make artistic dreams so complicated and frustrating. Together Frankie and Lev explore the challenges of a serious relationship, trying to determine if it's something either of them can handle. This moody piece goes beyond romantic movie cliches to explore the intricate interactions of two lovers who don't fit into any neat categorizations.


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Population, Development and HIV/AIDS with Particular Emphasis on Poverty: The Concise Report
Release Date: July, 2005
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Sales Number: 05.XIII.3
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Series: Population Studies, No. 247
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The AIDS pandemic has gained momentum during the past quarter century, expanding to all regions of the world. AIDS affects both the rich and the poor, but the hardest-hit countries are among the poorest in the world. Unless more vigorous actions are undertaken to combat the disease and its effects, the HIV/AIDS epidemic portends a grim future for many countries, especially the poorest countries. The present report concludes that the most effective approach to thwarting the HIV/AIDS epidemic is to implement a combination of strategies that reduce risks, diminish vulnerability and mitigate impact.


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Americans enjoy freedoms that are foreign to people in lots of other countries. Think about everything you can do in the United States. You can go from one state to the next without showing ID. You can put something in your home without worrying about the police barging in and taking it. You can buy a gun. If you're arrested, you have the right to a speedy trial. All of these rights are part of what makes America a great nation. To eliminate those rights would be to eliminate America as you know it.
That's what makes martial law such a frightening concept. Marital law occurs when the military rules over the people. It can be declared in times of emergency. If Obama were to declare martial law in America, rights and freedoms would be severely restricted, if not taken away all together. Basically, the Constitution is thrown out the window.
Understanding Martial Law
In order to fully understand martial law, you need to understand a soldier's belief system. This system can impact how people are treated during martial law.
First, the military works alone. They don't take orders from the local police. In fact, they probably view the local police as inferior. Because of that, you can't turn to the local police for help during martial law.
Not only will they refuse to work with police, they will also refuse to listen to your complaints. You can't just talk to a soldier's supervisor. You also won't get anywhere by complaining to another solider. They are brothers in arms. Thus, if you have a complaint about another solider, don't expect to be heard.
Soldiers will follow their orders, unless they view those orders as illegal. Even if a solider does see an order as illegal, that doesn't mean he will listen to you. He will determine that on his own and come to his own decision, without your help.
They also view the public as helpless. They think people can't take care of themselves. The military believes that people can't handle stressful situations and they can't make their own decisions.
That being said, even though they think you are helpless, they will not abandon their posts to help you. They have their orders to stay at their post, and you can beg and plead, but they will not leave that post, with the exception of extreme circumstances.
It's also important to note that soldiers can shoot to kill if they are threatened. If you shoot at them, throw an object at them, or act in a way that causes them to feel threatened, they are allowed to kill you on the spot.
While many people don't believe it could ever happen in America, the truth is that it already has to some degree. Continue to Surviving Martial Law to learn more about martial law in America and how you can be prepared.