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tix on sale: Owen Pallett, Twin Shadow, CHVRCHES, OK Go, Sleaford Mods, New Build, Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga, more
Tickets to the BrooklynVegan-presented Sleaford Mods' US live debut at The Wick withThe Gotobeds and The Rogers Sisters are on sale now.
Tickets for the late Mates of State show at Mercury Lounge go on AmEx presale today at noon. Tickets for the early show (same link) are on sale now.
Tickets for the New Build shows at Mercury Lounge and Rough Trade go on sale today at noon.
Tickets for the Amen Dunes show at Bowery Ballroom go on AmEx presale today at noon.
Tickets for the Owen Pallett show at Music Hall of Williamsburg go on AmEx presale today at noon.
Jose James is playing solo acoustic shows at Rockwood Music Hall on December 3 & 4. Tickets are on sale now.
OK Go are playing Terminal 5 on April 11. Tickets for that show go on AmEx presale today at noon with a general on-sale starting Friday (11/7) at noon.
Tickets for the Twin Shadow show at MHOW go on AmEx presale today at 10 AM.
This year's 'VH1 You Oughta Know' concert happens November 13 at Hammerstein Ballroom with Chvrches, A Great Big World, American Authors, Aloe Blacc, Bleachers, Sam Smith, Tove Lo, Vance Joy, Echosmith and Mary Lambert. To gain admission, you have to enter the ticket lottery.
Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga are playing Radio City on June 19, 20 & 22 in support of their collaborative jazz album. Tickets for night 3 are on fan club/VIP/Citi presales now and go on sale to the general public Friday (11/7) at 9 AM. The other two are on sale now.
Browse our 'Tickets On Sale' tag for more recently announced NYC shows.
Browse our NYC Concert Calendar for shows happening today and every day - comedy shows, heavy metal concerts (courtesy of our heavy metal blog), and free shows included.
Big Guava Festival 2014 lineup (Outkast, Vampire Weekend, Violent Femmes, Chance the Rapper, Earl Sweatshirt, more)
Florida gets a new festival this year with the inaugural Big Guava Music Festival which goes down from May 2-4 across four stages in Tampa's Florida State Fairgrounds and Mid-Florida Credit Union Amphitheater. They're promising thrill rides and craft beers in addition to the music lineup which is another one for Outkast, plus Vampire Weekend, Haim, Girl Talk, Tegan and Sara, Violent Femmes, Earl Sweatshirt, Chance the Rapper, Vic Mensa, Jacuzzi Boys and more.
Tickets go on sale Saturday (1/18) at 10 AM. Full lineup and flyer below...
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Firefly Music Festival 2014 lineup announced (Outkast, Foo Fighters, Arctic Monkeys, Weezer, Band of Horses & more)
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As discussed, Dover, Delaware's annual Firefly Music Festival is returning this year and has expanded to a four-day festival happening from June 19-22. Since we last spoke, the lineup has been announced and it includes Outkast, Foo Fighters, Arctic Monkeys, Weezer, Band of Horses, Chance the Rapper, Courtney Barnett, Iron & Wine, Phantogram, Phosphorescent, Sky Ferreira, Sleigh Bells, Tegan and Sara, tUnE-yArDs, Washed Out, not to mention everyone's favorite festival act Jack Jackson as one of the headliners. Tickets go on sale Monday (1/20) at noon, and VIP passes are already on sale.
Full lineup below...
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The 2014 SXSW Festival is coming up soon -- March 11 - 16 in Austin, Texas -- and they've just announced the third round of showcasing bands which is a massive update. That includes Mary Timony's Ex Hex (who we just speculated about), Dum Dum Girls, Natural Child, Ratking, Buffalo Daughter, Action Bronson, Perfect Pussy, Nothing, Windhand, Angel Olsen, Sharon Van Etten, Vic Mensa, Deniro Farrar, Roosevelt, Pure Bathing Culture and a whole lot more. Full list of third round bands is listed below.
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Lollapalooza 2013 lineup announced (Nine Inch Nails, Queens of the Stone Age, Phoenix, Vampire Weekend, Postal Service, Cure, New Order, Kendrick Lamar & more)
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After it was already confirmed that Phoenix, Vampire Weekend, The Postal Service, The National, The Killers, and Mumford and Sons were playing Lollapalooza 2013, a pretty promising leak came which appeared to potentially reveal the rest of the lineup, and it turns out that leak was real.
In addition to the previously mentioned artists, Lollapalooza will include Nine Inch Nails, Queens of the Stone Age, Kendrick Lamar, Grizzly Bear, The Cure, New Order, Baroness, Beach House, Cat Power, Death Grips, Jessie Ware, Father John Misty, DIIV, Wavves, Alt-J, Hot Chip, Disclosure, Baauer, Palma Violets, Angel Haze, Band of Horses, Crystal Castles and many others.
Lollapalooza goes down in Chicago from August 2 - 4 in Grant Park. Single day passes go on sale Wednesday (4/3) at 10 AM.
Full day-by-day lineup below...
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Cincinnati festival Bunbury Music Festival 2013 lineup & tix (MGMT, The National, Belle & Sebastian, Yo La Tengo & more)
Cincinnati, OH festival Bunbury Music Festival is returning for its second year from July 12 - 14, 2013. The lineup was just announced and it includes MGMT (who were also just announced for Firefly Music Festival), The National (who were also just announced for Bonnaroo and have a huge Brooklyn show coming up), Belle and Sebastian and Yo La Tengo (who just announced a tour together, which includes a Prospect Park show), Camera Obscura, Black Joe Lewis and the Honeybears, Savoir Adore, Bear Hands, Oberhofer, We Are Scientists, Chairlift, Cake, Tegan & Sara, Tokyo Police Club, Devotchka, Those Darlins, Buffalo Killers, Sky Ferreira, and more.
Tickets for the festival are on sale now. Full lineup below...
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Afcon hosts, Equatorial Guinea, fined for fan-violence on the pitch
Equatorial Guinea were fined $100 000 'for aggressive behaviour and being repeat offenders' as spectators turned violent after their loss to Ghana.
Equatorial Guinea were fined $100 000 'for aggressive behaviour and being repeat offenders' as spectators turned violent after their loss to Ghana.
The Bafana coach should rethink his selection policy and limit his insistence on subservience.
The African Nations Cup will slip out of the national team's reach if they don't score big against Sudan.
Morocco has been ousted from next year's Africa Cup of Nations after calling for a postponement of the football tournament on Ebola concerns.
Despite the fact that the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations may not happen, heavyweights are still battling it out in the qualifiers for the coveted trophy.
Morocco could withdraw from hosting the Africa Cup of Nations, but South Africa will not take the baton, says Sports Minister Fikile Mbalula.
Nigeria dismissed Stephen Keshi despite his side's home win against Sudan that kept them in the running to defend their African Cup of Nations title.
The continent's biggest footballing event is to kick off amid troubles ranging from dual-identity players to the spread of the Ebola virus.
Africa's football confederation has disqualified Rwanda from the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers for fielding "ineligible" striker Dady Birori.
The Democratic Republic of Congo is investing in a new stadium as part of its bid to host the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations.
A stunning first-half display helped Nigeria book their place in the Afcon final by beating Mali 4-1 in the semifinal at Moses Mabhida Stadium.
The Africa Cup of Nations enters its semifinal stage in Durban with Nigeria and Mali set for an unexpected meeting in the east coast city.
Gordon Igesund would do well to retain May Mahlangu in an attacking position as the national team prepares to take on Mali.
Nigeria edged Dutch club Sparta Rotterdam 1-0 behind closed doors this weekend in a final warm-up match to 2013 Africa Cup of Nations.
Goalkeeper Itumeleng Khune has joined his Bafana Bafana teammates and coach Gordon Igesund, calling for support of the national team during Afcon.
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I am an experienced software developer with over 7 years experience working in various technologies. Currently I work for Sage UK Ltd as a Development Team Lead for the Sage One (Global) Platform Team.
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High end Ethan Allen to low end furniture ($200 - $10): 2 ceiling fans 2 dressers Coffee table Computer desk and chair Corner bookshelf, small bookshelf End tables Microwave cart Queen Anne sofa Small side chest Pictures (one original painting and numbered prints signed by artist) 2 artificial baskets - roses and philodendron 5 lamps Beige ottoman Ethan Allen mirror Heritage House decorative ...
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Glassware, dishes, clothes, boots, shoes all sorts of good things. This Saturday only the 11th. 9:00 am to 5:00 Everything Must Go!!!!!!!!
Jul 6 - Bartlett
The Annual CaraParrots.com "Fine Feathered 4th of July Flea Market" is ON THE AIR! …actually, it's on the driveway. ;) Stop by 12827 Division St. in exotic Blue Island, IL from sunrise to sunset all weekend long for BIG Bird-Brained Bargains! - Large Parrot, Small Bird Cages & Pet carriers ($10 & up) - Bird Toys, Perches & Supplies($1 & up) - Vintage & Antique Ceiling Light Fixtures ($10 ...
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GARAGE SALE! 211 Thornhill Court- Naperville. Saturday June 27th- 9 am to 4 pm! Many items new with tags! Prices to sell! Kitchen items, organizational, audio books, DVD's, tote bags, office chairs, and MORE!
Jul 2 - Naperville
Tons of new kitchen products and clothes for kids and women. Wednesday- Friday 9 to 4
Jul 2 - Burbank
The 2015 season for JITT will begin April 19th which is the 3rd Sunday. April through October 2015 it will take place on the third Sunday of each month in Morris Il from 10-4 . Location is behind the Wendy's on rt 47 in Morris just south of the I-80 -112 exit. This is a flea market/ garage sale out of your vehicle. There are some restrictions for vendors so please contact Ken ...
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Huge Garage Sale Even though the garage sale is over, I am still selling items on Craigslist and meeting people out in public for purchases. There are still some great items, kids clothing, tools, electronics, etc... SEE BELOW EVERYTHING you can imagine! Ridgid Aluminum Wrenches 2 Heavey Duty 36" Bogen Tripod 3M Overhead Projector Model 9550...Excellent Condition! **HOUSEHOLD ITEMS** ...
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Palos Gardens area is having their yearly garage sale on Saturday, June 27th from 8am - 3pm. Lots of like new and new items! Lots of houses, lots of items to choose from. Kids items, toys, furniture, electronics, tools, clothing, houseware, lots more. ONE DAY ONLY!
Jun 26 - Palos Heights
Lots of great items! Vintage & Modern. 4537 Sherwood Avenue, Downers Grove 60515 Fri. 6/26 & Sat.6/27 8:30-2 Tools-costume jewelry-records-vintage items-girls clothes (5/6-7/8-10/12)-lots of men's ties-women's belts-toys (Tek Nek "Lucky" spring horse, Step 2, Little Tikes, Fisher Price)-outdoor aluminum chairs-sunglasses-kitchen utensils-dishes-toaster oven-Christmas items-cd's-dvd's-cut ...
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Multi-family goodness and stuffs in one MEGA AWESOME yard sale on the Southport Corridor! 3925 N. Southport Saturday 6/27, 10 am – 4pm Cash or Major Credit Cards Accepted An awesomeness sale? Whaaaaa? What kind of mega awesome stuff do you have?* An awesome flatscreen TV! Furniture for awesome sitting while you watch your mega flatscreen TV! Lamps for seeing more meganess in your own home. ...
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We have a garage full of great stuff! Toro lawn mower, power washer, lawn tools, Dept. 56 houses, book cases, golf and bowling shoes, ski boots, and so much misc. We also have some beautiful furniture for sale including solid wood tables, upholstered pieces and Waterford Crystal lamps. You can see our ad on EstateSales.net http://www.estatesales.net/IL/Lemont/60439/924438?highlight=Lemont
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Loads of merchandise including, furniture, cd.s, boxes of books including a hardcover erotic selection, new bathroom sink(wrong color), Still crated deluxe BOSCH stainless steel otr microwave, tools, clothes, baby items, one of a kind artisan ceramic bowls and vases, fine art collection prices vary, household items and lots of miscellaneous merchandise. Friday June26, Sat June27, Sun June28 ...
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Thursday June, 25 and Friday June, 26. 8:00am - 5:00pm. Tons of girls clothes of all sizes, Boys clothes size newborn and up, Pool ladder, pool fence, Elliptical, desk, crib, bikes, baby bike trailer and other baby items, ride on toys and a ton of odds and ends.
Jun 22 - Hobart
One day garage sale of many Lawnmowers, snow plow, fridge, stoves, huge whirlpool seats couples,small appliances, books, household items, electronics,ovens, more valuable items SALES ON SATURDAY JULY 27TH 2015, TIME 9am 4pm Location: 6 strauss lane ,Olympia Fields.illinois60461
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VERY BIG GARAGE SALE, SEVERAL FAMILIES.. EVERYTHING YOU CAN IMAGINE.. brand new stroller with tags and in plastic...SOLD ANTIQUES...SEVERAL DIFFERENT ITEMS/EMAIL FOR PICS.. FURNITURE.. HALLOWEEN PIRATES CUSTOME MADE OUTFIT SIZE 4 TO 8.. OLD FARM SICKLE ... KIDS CLOTHES, TOYS, SNOWSUITS, WINTER JACKETS, BOOTS BOYS & GIRLS.. CHRISTMAS ITEMS. KNIT STOCKINGS, ORNAMENTS, NEW OUTDOOR HANGERS AND ...
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Thursday & Friday - June 18th & 19th - Noon to 7PM – Rain or Shine! Down-sizing has a price, and we're passing the savings on to you! Highlights: • "Used" Vintage Furniture & Decor (1920's-1970's): Featuring Art Deco Bedroom Set, Steamer Trunks & WWII Era Sewing Machine w/Table • Sewing Supplies: "New" 2 for $1 Patterns (various styles - children & adult), Bundles of Fabric, Steam Press & ...
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Saturday 6/13 Only from 9-2 Multiple home, 2 block yard sale @ 9700-9800 blocks of S. Oakley in Beverly. -Collectibles -Children's Clothes -Toys -DVDs -Electronics -Furniture You never know what treasures you may find!
Jun 12 - Chicago
This is a one-day sale on Friday, June 26, from 9am-4pm in the alley garage behind the house. Many men's clothing items, exercise equipment, games, housewares, a vintage dishwasher and vintage furniture items.
Jun 12 - Chicago
No junk here!! Great stuff!! Tons of Halloween and Christmas items. Baby, children, adult clothes. Computers, household items, antiques, Walter Smythe sofa, Pottery Barn bunk bed(double on bottom). If you need it we probably have it!!
Jun 8 - Park Ridge
Garage sale Fri, Sat, Sun 6/12,13,14. All types of Item: clothes, electronic, household funiture.
Jun 8 - Gurnee
Garage Sale in Mokena at 19649 stonehenge Dr from 10 am to 2 pm. childrens clothes, harley davidson boots mens 12 and 13 brand new kids bikes, red bull cooler, Tish Boutique clothing and jewlery June 7
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Baby items, clothes, household items, Tish Boutique New things, games, coats, kids clothes, shoes, men clothes, harley boots brand new, woman harley boots like new, stroller, baby clothes.kids bike June 5 and June 6 from 9:00am to 3:00 pm, no earlier birds please.
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Annual Garage Sales 506 Sherwood Drive & Across the street at 529 Sherwood Dr Something for everyone! Household items, Home décor, Furniture, Collectibles, Antiques, Kitchenwares, Small Appliances, Children's Clothing, Crafts, Books, and MUCH MUCH MORE! Where: 506 & 529 Sherwood Drive in Crown Point, 2 blocks east of St. Anthony's Hospital near CPHS When: Thursday, 6/4 and Friday, 6/5 ...
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What is paradise? For Jason Brody and his friends it was a sun kissed island adventure mixed with extreme activities. It was all fun and games until they skydived their way onto a remote paradisaical island. Here things began to turn sour and where Ubisoft Montréal set you on the winding path through the island's many levels of insanity.
It has to be said that for all the games I've had the pleasure – and displeasure – of playing over the last year, Far Cry 3 has to have the most powerful opening section. It's punchy and adrenaline inducing; it's a slap to the face after the dreary and dull moments found elsewhere. Ubisoft has wholeheartedly embraced the phrase 'start as you mean to go on' and Far Cry 3 rarely lets up on its unrelenting pace.
Understandably its story is incredibly dark. Revolving around rescuing Jason's kidnapped friends who are being sold into trafficking and killing those responsible, Ubisoft really isn't scared of going all out with the violence on show. Your encounters with the utterly depraved and unhinged Vass contain some of the most brutal moments you'll see in a game – at least shown in such a light. Instead of glorifying the violence on show, it's there to empower you, place you into the shoes of Jason Brody himself. If anything, these set pieces make you uncomfortable while also being absolutely amazing to watch.
What makes Far Cry 3 just so much better than other games out there right now, and arguably many that have come before, are the incredible performances delivered by its wide cast of voice actors. Micheal Mando delivers one of the best performances I've ever seen in a game – especially one of this size and scope. His role as Vass paints him as a true psychopath. He's not like the kooky and crazy 'insane' you'll find in other games. Instead he plays a man who genuinely believes he's entirely sane and it's the world around him at fault.
It's not just Mando who breathes life into the world around you. Other characters are acted out every bit as impressively. Hoyt, the other major antagonist, comes across as a madman in a very different light – a more outright approach. He's methodical and cunning, not chaotic and tribal. A German businessman at heart, it would seem. Citra and David offer you unwavering support but, just like everybody on the island, they seem somewhat untrustworthy. Essentially this is what Far Cry 3 does best: it continually has you questioning everything you see.
More often than not you'll believe you've figured out where the story is going, and then a drug educed psychosis section comes along and makes you question everything you previously thought. Ubisoft Montréal does a great job of keeping you guessing, while never irritating by throwing in needless plot twists. It helps that the character of Jason Brody progresses in a similar way to how Joseph Conrad portrayed Kurtz in Heart of Darkness. Mix this with an almost Lord of the Flies crazed lust for power and Jason's journey into self discovery comes through as the unraveling of Western society's morals.
Putting the deeper narrative aside, Far Cry 3 manages to do something that so few open world titles can muster: it packs every inch of available space with something to goad you away from the main mission. Be it a radio tower in the distance, and enemy camp to take, hunting animals in the vegetation or the multitude of treasures, relics and lost letters to find, there's something there that you just can't resist.
They aren't pointless distractions either. Both islands feel like they've been crafted by hand, every tree placed with purpose, it's an incredible playground to explore – and rather staggeringly huge. Each radio tower unveils a new section of the island to explore, in a surprisingly similar way to Assassin's Creed's synchronize move. Just like scaling a building front in Ubisoft's other blockbuster title, navigating your way up the 18 broken, creaking steel structures is a puzzle unto itself. Their uniqueness only serves to immerse you further into the world as they really feel like a part of this island's past. It also helps that they're immense fun to zip-wire and, later on, wing suit down from once you're done too.
Taking enemy outposts is also a useful pastime as they serve as fast travel points around the island once taken. You'll be able to purchase ammo and customise weapons too, as well as sell your loot from felled enemies and the many chests dotted around the islands. The real fun is figuring out how to take these spots that, just like the radio towers, feel hand crafted and individual. Some are carved into the mountainside, others set up shop along the wide beachfront, and some sit encamped within steel walls. Whipping out your camera means you can track enemy positions and with a quick shot to the alarm systems and the unleashing of a caged animal, you can take down a camp without firing more than a few bullets.
If shooting some people doesn't take your fancy, you can venture into the nearby woods or head down to the beach and do a little bit of hunting. Taking cues from Red Dead Redemption – which was the last game to get animal hunting so right – you can track, kill, and skin a wide variety of animals and then use their pelts to upgrade your equipment. It works far better than the rather pointless hunting found in Assassin's Creed III as it has a direct impact upon your ability to hold ammo, weapons and cash. It's really quite hard to resist exploring and taking down tapirs, tigers, sharks and cassowaries. Ubisoft knows this and thanks to rare animal 'Path of the Hunter' quests you'll get ultra rare skins that can be used to max out your packs.
Exploring is also a great way to gain experience – as is shooting various bad guys in the face. Just like with many other games Far Cry 3 has an upgrade system that unlocks innate abilities within Jason. Abilities have corresponding pieces of Tatau art that magically appears on your tribal half sleeve when learnt. Some are far more useful than others, but nothing compares to assassinating an enemy and then using their knife to kill another nearby. It does exactly what Ubisoft Montréal wants it to do: it empowers you.
And here's what makes Far Cry 3 just so brilliant, it does so much, and it does it all so well. Every single section feels immensely polished. Even the small things like climbing ladders and ledges, as well as vaulting over walls just feels so gratifying. You feel like Jason Brody exists within the world, rather than a floating camera with a gun. Every weapon feels amazing to fire and each car handles differently on the road – especially the quad bike, which feels like toying with death at times. If it's not guns or cars that take your fancy you can choose to hang glide, wing suit or parachute your way about the place – which again is superb.
It's hard to think of a game that is a better candidate for Game of the Year than Far Cry 3. Its perfect blend of gun-play and exploration wrapped around a fantastically well-produced story make it a must have title. If Far Cry 2 left you jaded, then Far Cry 3 will pull you in and never let you go. The back of the box, and its advertising, focuses too much on the 'insane' action on show, in reality what you'll find is the subtle insanity where you're left wondering exactly what will come next.
Audio/Visual – 4/5: The 360 build has occasional tearing, but its soundtrack is utterly fantastic and the voice over cast do an utterly superb job.
Gameplay – 5/5: You won't find a more enjoyable experience that knits so many gameplay ideas together so well.
Innovation – 4/5: While gameplay isn't overly innovative, it's the excellent casting and pacing – along with the supernatural allure its open spaces have upon you – that really blow you away.
Value – 5/5: A lengthy campaign, a huge amount of side quests and plenty to keep you busy, the single-player is more than enough to justify the purchase.
Final Score: 5/5


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Limited upside seen for American Axle
American Axle & Manufacturing is climbing today, but one
investor apparently doubts that there will be a major rally.
optionMONSTER's tracking systems detected the sale of about 3,700 June 42 calls for $0.35 to $0.45 against open interest of just 306 contracts. The trade pushed overall option volume in the maker of automotive drivetrains to more than triple its daily average.
AXL is up 1.69 to $11.43 in morning trading. It rallied more than 75 percent between November and mid-January but then rolled over and proceeded to lose more than one-quarter of its value.
Today's early gains apparently resulted from takeover speculation. Investors who own shares often write calls under such circumstances, looking to earn income from their positions. They're agreeing to accept a small premium now in return for surrendering greater upside, indicating that they don't expect a major rally in the near term. (See our Education section)
AXL has benefited from a rebound in the auto sector, and its results crushed analysts' forecasts the last time it reported earnings on April 29.


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Plug-in Suite 5 includes FocalPoint, PhotoTune, more
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Six plug-ins provided for Photoshop
onOne has launched Plug-in Suite 5, a collection of six Photoshop utilities geared for photographers. The package includes full versions of FocalPoint 2, PhotoTune 3, PhotoFrame 4.5, PhotoTools 2.5, Genuine Fractals 6, and MaskPro 4. FocalPoint provides tools for adding depth-of-field and selective focus controls to images. The latest version integrates a blur algorithm that can be customized to achieve a desired look.
PhotoTune 3 can be used to improve the dynamic range, color, and sharpness of images to make them more true-to-life. A Wizard utility can be used to quickly adjust color and tone, while SkinTune offers one-click portrait correction.
PhotoFrame 4.5 Professional Edition provides a variety of frames, backgrounds, textures and layouts. Over one thousand design elements are included, with content provided by NAPP's Cory Barker and photographer Kersti Malvre.
PhotoTools 2.5 Professional Edition allows users to preview and combine Photoshop Actions from a single interface, with an effect library totaling 280 entries. The MaskingBug utility can be used to create masks to selectively apply to images.
Genuine Fractals 6 Professional Edition is claimed to enlarge images by up to 1,000 percent without losing sharp edges and image details. The plug-in integrates an automated gallery wrap and output options for tiling large images.
MaskPro 4 uses a color-based method that is claimed to quickly remove backgrounds from images. The utility features 'color decontamination' technology designed to maintain transparency in details such as hair, smoke, or glass.
Plug-in Suite 5 is now available to new users for $600, while users of the previous version can upgrade for $200. The plug-ins require Mac OS X 10.5 or higher, along with Photoshop CS2, CS3 or CS4.


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News focus: Major decision due over Stroud 'Store Wars' part two
Posted: July 21, 2014|
PART two of Stroud Store Wars will be played out at showdown meeting this week as rival developers fight for the right to build another supermarket near the town.
Twenty years after Sainsbury's won a battle to join Tesco and Waitrose on the edge of Stroud, Stroud District Council development control committee will scrutinise three rival bids.
On Thursday evening (July 24), elected members will consider a recommendation to grant permission for ASDA at Daniels Estate at Lightpill, and knock back two other proposed schemes.
Campaigners belive all three should be turned down and the special planning meeting is likely to see heated debate.
While planning policy tests show that the town may be able to take one more supermarket, pressure group Stroud Against Supermarket Saturation disagrees.
"There is some logic in bringing the three supermarket applications together for consideration," said a group spokesman.
"However there is a clear danger, that this becomes a beauty pageant, with the least problematic proposal being recommended for approval.
"The key unanswered question is whether there is an actual need for a further supermarket in Stroud.
"It is clear from the independent analysis that an additional supermarket in the area will have a devastating impact on Nailsworth, Stonehouse and Stroud town centres – with up to 12% of trade lost from local shops.
"Consumers are increasingly using the internet to do their supermarket shop, limiting the need for more huge out of town supermarkets to be built. This is about developer greed, not customer need.
"Last time councillors were in this situation with the Sainsbury's development, the council provided seed funding for the farmers market to limit the impact a supermarket would have on the town centre. What steps will they take to protect local town centres this time?"
In 1994, so-called Store Wars broke out after Stroud District Council turned down three proposals for supermarkets just outside Stroud - Sainsbury's got permission on appeal.
Now ASDA appears to have the best chance of joining the other three in Stroud but Joanne Hampton, who lives near the site said it will spoil their neighbourhood.
"No other supermarket in Stroud is bordered by residential housing," she said.
"The recommendation to green light the Asda development on Bath Road will make life unbearable for the hundred households surrounding the site if councillors vote this through, with increased traffic, parking restrictions, noise, light and air pollution. The 12 councillors that make up the development control committee should ask themselves this question - 'would they like to live opposite a 24 hour supermarket and petrol station?' and vote accordingly."
Stroud Metal Company boss Matthew Large said the recommendation to turn down his site, for a supermarket believed to be Morrisons, is a blow to the company.
His Avocet Industrial Estate, Dudbridge site is opposite a site that was refused in 1994. He wants to move to safeguard jobs and expand the company.
"I am understandably very disappointed by the officers recommendation," he said.
"A refusal to grant planning on this site would be a real kick in the teeth for Stroud Metal at a time when we are desperate to expand and we are growing very rapidly and employing more people including apprentices.
"We are concerned that officers appear to have failed to consider what will happen to the site if this rare redevelopment opportunity is missed.
"We can address the flooding issues but the costs of redevelopment and relocation of Stroud Metals will make most alternative schemes unviable meaning that the site will continue in a spiral of decline and could stand derelict for the next 20-plus years.
"This is a unique redevelopment opportunity on land which lies within a Conservation Area and it would seem that if there is to be a new foodstore in Stroud one this is the one that is favoured by Stroud Town Council and Cainscross Parish Council, so we have the bulk of the parish support in that respect.
"SMC will not cut and run with the money from the sale of our site and are anxious to be bound by a section 106 agreement to reinvest the proceeds of the sale of our land into a new 79,000 sqft factory for Stroud Metal on Brunel Way.
"Both the Daniels site and ours will both generate approximately the same numbers of supermarket jobs, therefore the focus should be on what happens to the displaced jobs.
"Our scheme will guarantee the highest number of skilled engineering jobs being retained in the town as well as the opportunity for further expansion created.
"Ultimately, the decision of which site should be granted planning is down to the committee members. This application is not just about a foodstore and I hope that they will see that it is our site that is most in need of regeneration and that it offers the greatest benefits for the town."
It has been recommended for refusal because of flood risk, it is less accessible than the other sites, it does not make a positive contribution to the Stroud Industrial Heritage Conservation Area, and it would threaten Stroud and Nailsworth town centres if it and ASDA got the thumbs up.
The former Brunsdon site at Ryeford also lost out in 1994 and is expected to again. It is recommended for refusal because it is too far away from a town centre to be sustainable and if given permission with ASDA, would be one supermarket too many.
Property Alliance Group is behind the proposal, which does not have a named supermarket behind it.
"PAG is surprised at the view taken by council officers," said a company spokesman.
"It is a curious position to recommend building a food store on an occupied employment site with perfectly serviceable buildings in a congested area already served by two supermarkets, rather than on a derelict, contaminated and disused site in Stonehouse.
"Officers have recommended refusal but the final decision is with members. We are currently providing officers with further information that meets the issues now being raised at this late stage."
Doug Wilson, head of UK property communications for ASDA, said: "We welcome the planning officer's recommendation and look forward to putting our case to councillors on July 24. We'd like to thank the local community for their continued support."
The meeting at the council's Ebley Mill headquarters starts at 6pm. Follow the debate on the night with Stroud Life editor Ben Falconer on Twitter, @benfalconer and on stroudlife.co.uk.


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Having just listened to the speech, I think there was a lot to like there for those whose greatest concern is that Obama is soft -- that he doesn't appreciate the role violence has played in forging our democracy. Dianne Feinstein opened the ceremony by talking about how the ballot is more powerful than the bullet, how non-violence has made this day possible. It's a bizarre revision of American history that focuses on Martin Luther King rather than William Tecumseh Sherman or George Washington. It was the violence inflicted against British, Confederate, and German troops that made possible the inauguration of an African-American. Obama's speech acknowledged as much:
For us, they fought and died, in places like Concord and Gettysburg; Normandy and Khe Sahn. Time and again these men and women struggled and sacrificed and worked till their hands were raw so that we might live a better life.
Obama closed by conjuring the image of Washington crossing the Delaware:
In the year of America's birth, in the coldest of months, a small band of patriots huddled by dying campfires on the shores of an icy river. The capital was abandoned. The enemy was advancing. The snow was stained with blood. At a moment when the outcome of our revolution was most in doubt, the father of our nation ordered these words be read to the people:
"Let it be told to the future world...that in the depth of winter, when nothing but hope and virtue could survive...that the city and the country, alarmed at one common danger, came forth to meet [it]."
America. In the face of our common dangers, in this winter of our hardship, let us remember these timeless words. With hope and virtue, let us brave once more the icy currents, and endure what storms may come. Let it be said by our children's children that when we were tested we refused to let this journey end, that we did not turn back nor did we falter; and with eyes fixed on the horizon and God's grace upon us, we carried forth that great gift of freedom and delivered it safely to future generations.
Obama also spoke of leaving Iraq 'responsibly,' which would necessarily dictate leaving a stable and democratic government in place. But, true to form, Obama would not allow the word victory to pass his lips when talking about the wars in which this country is currently engaged. In Afghanistan, Obama spoke of achieving "a hard-earned peace." Can we really have peace with our enemies in Afghanistan, or is victory a prerequisite for any real peace?
All in all though, a fine speech.


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"My seafoam eyes are my best feature. Can you tell why I'm called Shamrock? Please be my furriend?"
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"My name's Shamrock. It was my 'adopt me' name, & I think it's because of my lovely green eyes. I'm a lucky, loving Turkish Angora! I'm deaf, but I love to purr when my Meowmy cuddles with me. I love to spend time in Meowmy's music studio, looking out"
"We love our sponsored kitties from the Blind Cat Rescue and Sanctuary! Natasha and Mike are our sisfur and brofur in spirit. Please visit www.blindcatrescue.com and learn how you can help these very special cats."
"Kahn and his mom baked me this beautiful cake for my birthday on 7/24/09. It tastes SOOOOO good! Purrrrrr..."
"I'm a traveling cat! Meowmy & Purrdaddy took me - just ME! - to the beach for New Year's 2009! I enjoyed watching squirrels through the windows and, of course, taking peaceful only-cat-catnaps. Purrrrr...."
"One of my favorite places at the condo is the bed. I can see out the window. Meowmy? Is that you? Are you watching me nap?"
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"I may be deaf myself, but I love blind cats! Visit www.blindcatrescue.com to learn how you can help save the lives of these special kitties."
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"Sigh...I love napping on my pretty Tranquility Blanket!! It's so pretty and so soft. Nothing like a good long catnap!"
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I has a favor to ask my Catster furriends!
My brofur Stevie is entered in the Bissell MVP (Most Valuable Pet) contest. If I get enough votes this week, I can go to the finals where the grand prize is $10,000. for my favorite pet charity. Mine is, of course, Blind Cat Rescue of NC, cause they helps so many special kitties!
Won't you stop by today through Jan 18 and vote for Stevie? I'll purr my thanks so loudly that you'll hear me no matter where you lives!!
Here's the votin' place:
http://bissell.promo.eprize.com/mvpcontest/gallery ?id=1196
Zillions of Thankful Purrs,
My Meowmy asked me to write a diary entry today for a very special cause!
I have two brofurs who are blind and one sisfur who is visually impaired. My angel sisfur, Scarlett, was blind while she was on Earth.
Did you know that even 'no-kill' shelters sometimes euthanize blind cats because they are considered 'unadoptable'?
Did you realize that a blind, black blind cat - like our Bones and Charcoal - stands virtually no hope of adoption?
That cats can become blind due to birth defects, trauma, untreated disease, and yes, even human cruelty?
Did you also know that blind cats love to climb??
That they love to play with cat toys??
That they run and jump and enjoy life JUST LIKE OTHER CATS?
Did you know that there's a very special place for blind cats? A place where they are treated with love, respect, and care? It's TRUE!
This heaven-on-earth for blind cats is Blind Cat Rescue & Sanctuary of North Carolina, featured in the June, 2010 issue of Cat Fancy. www.blindcatrescue.com
BCR is the dream and life's work of a very special woman, and the Sanctuary depends on the sponsorships of the cats and donations from caring people around the world.
But YOU can help BCR today and everyday in the Shelter Challenge at The Animal Rescue Site! It's FREE and EASY and it can truly make a difference.
http://www.theanimalrescuesite.com/clickToGive/home.faces? siteId=3
Our Stevie, Bones, Scarlett, and Charcoal are some of the lucky ones. They found a loving, caring home, thanks to messages sent to my Meowmy from BCR! Other kitties need the resources only a Rescue can provide.
Won't you help by voting today and every day during the contest for Blind Cat Rescue of NC? (Don't forget to confirm your vote by identifying the animal photo shown after you vote!)
All the blind kitties will purr in gratitude!!
http://www.theanimalrescuesite.com/clickToGiv e/home.faces?siteId=3
So many of you have supported Meowmy, Mama Terry and their friends' quest to find Justice for Eve, the sweet kitten who died shortly after being adopted from Okefenokee Humane Society in Waycross, GA. You can read all about Eve on her Catster page:
I asked Meowmy to update you on a positive development!! A man from the GA Department of Agriculture answered Meowmy's (third) email to that office! He asked for Eve's medical records, saying they were necessary for an inquiry to proceed. Of course, Meowmy sent them right away. So it looks like someone has noticed us!! PURRRRRR!!!
This may take time. (Has the government ever moved quickly??) We promise to keep you updated when we have news.
For all who care about Eve, please take a moment and sign her petition, if you haven't already. It's never to late to take a stand for all the animals still at Okefenokee HS. Thank you for caring so much!!!!
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And he does so not with the wit and winking of the jester, but with the blunt ferocity of the herald.
mid-14c., jestour (Anglo-Latin), late 14c., gestour "a minstrel, professional reciter of romances," agent noun from gesten "recite a tale," which was a jester's original function (see jest). Sense of "buffoon in a prince's court" is from c.1500.


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Green Deal FAQs
Can I get a grant?
The Green Deal is a loan scheme, not a grant. You have to pay the loan back, although it will cut your overall household energy costs.
Since 10 Dec 2014, the Green Deal Home Improvement Fund. has re-opened. This pays a grant if you do 2 measures recommended on your EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) or Green Deal Assessment Report (see below), and more for solid wall insulation.
How does the Green Deal work?
Can I get free insulation?
Is the Green Deal the only way to get advice on how to cut my energy use at home?
A Green Deal Assessor will not give detailed advice tailored to your home, tell you about anything that does not qualify for the Gren Deal, or handle anything outside the normal run of things.
If you would like an Energy Assessment for your own use which is not part of the Green Deal but is specifically tailored to your personal wishes, there are alternatives. Local company ExpertEnergy offer a 10% discount off all prices as advertised on their website to people who mention WinACC to them, and they give a donation to WinACC for the referral. ExpertEnergy provide energy and thermal imaging surveys for homeowners and businesses. It may also be possible to include thermal imaging.
What's the point of a Green Deal report?
The report gives a list of things that could be done to your home, with an indication of how much energy each would save, and how much each would cost. You can choose to do all, some or none of the things on the list.
Unfortunately, the Green Deal Assessment Report will not tell you whether you are entitled to a grant from Green Deal Home Improvement Fund, or from ECO (the Energy Company Obligation). The Green Deal Assessment report also does not tell you about feed-in tariff (FIT) or Renewable Heat Incentive.
How do I get the works done, and paid for?
If you decide to do at least some of the things, you still have the choice to opt out of or stay with the Green Deal. If you prefer, you can opt out of the Green Deal at this point, and find your own builders to make any of the improvements you choose.
If you want to get the Green Deal Home Improvement Fund, the builders you choose must be registered Green Deal suppliers. You can find out which companies are registered to invite to give you a quotation on the Green Deal ORB website.
If you prefer to stay with the Green Deal, you can ask a Green Deal provider to arrange for the work to be done. If they wil do this for you, you haven't had to find a reliable builder, you don't have to supervise the work, and you get the benefit of the Green Deal providers' guarantees of quality, and insurance against things going wrong. This is true even if you only want to do some of the things in the assessment. And it's true whether or not you borrow money from the Green Deal loan.
If you need to borrow money to pay for the improvements – whether you are organising them yourself or going through a Green Deal provider – you can use the Green Deal assessment to show your mortgage company, bank or other lender how much you need to borrow, and demonstrate that you can pay it back.
And finally, if you want to, you can get a Green Deal loan at a fairly high rate of interest to cover the cost of the assessment and the improvements. But you don't have to! You can drop out at any stage, and your only expense is the original assessment.
Does it make financial sense to take out a Green Deal loan?
Not if you have the money in the bank or can borrow more cheaply elsewhere. Few of the people who need to borrow to make their homes greener will need to use a Green Deal loan. Most will borrow more cheaply from a mortgage or the bank of Mum, with a lower rate of interest, a shorter-term, and lower, or no, penalties for early repayment.
The Green Deal finance company says that the APR of a Green Deal loan is lower than the APR of a long-term bank loan once you add in annual fees, risk of changes in the interest rate, etc
Why was WinACC publicising the Green Deal?
The Green Deal should be much more than the Green Deal loan. WinACC's aim is to use less fossil fuel energy in the home. The Green Deal – not the Green Deal loan – means that with no commitment, you can get an assessment of energy use in your home which includes not only the building – which is covered by the Energy Performance Certificate – but also how you live in it.
WinACC had spent two years trying to set up something like this. When Green Deal was launched in January 2013, we were optimistic. We looked forward to a national framework, a national scheme for training and accrediting the assessors, and sound, professional advice available for a small fee to help people know what they could do to make their homes more energy efficient.
The reality has turned out worse than we hoped. The reports are unclear, and they are little use to anyone who has some previous understanding of what they need done.
How do I find a reliable builder or supplier?
How are the Green Deal assessors qualified? Are they just trying to sell their products?
Each assessor is trained as a Domestic Energy Assessor (DEA) by undertaking training with an accreditation organisation such as BRE or Stroma, to produce Energy Performance Certificates. They must then undertake Green Deal accreditation (with the same kind of organisation) in order to carry out occupancy questionnaires (about your energy usage at home), and to fully understand the Green Deal scheme.
Any organisation which is a Green Deal assessor organisation, installer, or provider (finance) must be evaluated, their financial processors reviewed, and have the relevant safety accreditations (e.g. Gas Safe for boilers, MCS for renewables).
Green Deal Winchester, managed by WinACC, was using a Green Deal Assessment Organisation company called Evolve, based near Southamption and a Green Deal provider called YES Energy Solutions, which is a non-commercial organisation.
Since then, a new non-commercial scheme, Solent Green Deal, has got going and can provide both assessors and Green Deal finance, and WinACC will usually refer people to them.
Any suppliers we use are not specifically recommended, nor are our lists of suppliers exhaustive – there may be other local suppliers, but we are simply passing on what we know!
What about the interest rate for Green Deal finance?
DECC are quoting a maximum interest rate of 6.92%.
Is that a bit high?
Compared to mortgage interest rates for home-owners, yes.
Compared to short-term personal loans on the high street, this is a competitive rate.
Your assessor should be able to discuss the finance options available and confirm the interest rate if you are interested in taking Green Deal finance.
What incentives are there for landlords or tenants to install energy efficiency measures in their rental properties?
A law is being introduced in 2018 that F or G rated houses will not be lettable, forcing landlords to make energy efficient improvements to their properties.
A potential 'pro' of the Green Deal is that tenants can take the initiative to improve their home, with permission of the landlord, without the landlord having to pay: through Green Deal finance, the payment for improvements is added to the electricity bill, meaning the tenant pays for the benefits for as long as they live there, but with no financial responsibility once they move.
Loft full of stuff?
If your loft is full of possessions, it may need to be emptied before loft insulation can be installed. If you are unable to do this yourself, some insulation installers can – ask them to quote.


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Highway 51 reopened in both directions late Wednesday morning after a fatal three-vehicle crash, the Dane County Sheriff's Office said.
The crash occurred about 7:40 a.m. on Highway 51 at Lake Kegonsa Road near Stoughton. A southbound Hyundai lost control on a curve and crossed into the northbound lane, hitting a Chevrolet Malibu operated by Loni M. Manion, 30, of Stoughton, the sheriff's office said.
The Hyundai then crossed in the path of a second northbound vehicle, a Ford truck driven by Larry L. Seidl, 66, of Stoughton.
The driver of the Hyundai, a 44-year-old man from Oregon, was pronounced dead at the scene, according to a sheriff's office news release. The two other drivers were treated for minor injuries.
Speed and road conditions were the main factors in the crash, which remains under investigation by the Dane County Sheriff's Office.
The crash closed all lanes of Highway 51 in both directions, for about two hours.


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The works of García Lorca, internationally recognized as Spain's most prominent lyric poet and dramatist of the twentieth century, are filled with thinly veiled homosexual motifs and themes.
There has always been homosexual involvement in American musical theatre and a homosexual sensibility even in straight musicals, and recently the Broadway musical has welcomed openly homosexual themes and situations.
Best known for his genius in art and architecture, Michelangelo was also an accomplished author of homoerotic poetry.
The African-American gay male literary tradition consists of a substantial body of texts and includes some of the most gifted writers of the twentieth century.
Combining elements of incongruity, theatricality, and exaggeration, camp is a form of humor that helps homosexuals cope with a hostile environment.
Langston Hughes, whose literary legacy is enormous and varied, was closeted, but homosexuality was an important influence on his literary imagination, and many of his poems may be read as gay texts.
James Baldwin, a pioneering figure in twentieth-century literature, wrote sustained and articulate challenges to American racism and mandatory heterosexuality.
Oscar Wilde is important both as an accomplished writer and as a symbolic figure who exemplified a way of being homosexual at a pivotal moment in the emergence of gay consciousness.
Congratulations to Mary Lambert, the openly lesbian singer and songwriter who came to national attention for her collaboration with Macklemore and Ryan Lewis on their 2012 album The Heist, especially for her haunting hook in the marriage equality anthem, "Same Love," which traces the history of a gay male couple's relationship. "Same Love" quickly rose in the charts in 2012 and helped build support for marriage equality, especially in Washington state, from where Macklemore and Lewis and Lambert all hail. Now Lambert has released a new single that fleshes out and amplifies her refrain in "Same Love," which is "She Keeps Me Warm."
In an appreciation of the new song at ThinkProgress, Alyssa Rosenberg describes "She Keeps Me Warm" as a "straightforward love story": "'I could be your morning sunrise,' Lambert promises. In an initial flirtation, she asks 'What's your middle name? / Do you hate your job? / Do you fall in love too easily?' Out in public, 'She says that people stare because we look so good together.'"
Rosenberg adds, "As much as I appreciate 'Same Love,' I actually think 'She Keeps Me Warm' is more important. There's always something powerful about the moment when you recognize your own feelings in a song. And the ability to have that moment of affinity, without being jarred out of it by pronouns that don't match your experience, or without a political statement, is a wonderful thing."
I don't agree that the new song is more significant than "Same Love," which is more ambitious and more historic as a breakthrough expression of homoeroticism in hip-hop and rap, but I understand Rosenberg's appreciation of the more straightforward lesbian love story that is "She Keeps Me Warm." Indeed, the apparent simplicity and sincerity of the lyrics and presentation contribute to the song's beauty.
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For leak, Bradley Manning gets stiffest punishmentBy DAVID DISHNEAU
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Army Pfc. Bradley Manning arrives at the courthouse in Fort Meade, Md., in July.FORT MEADE, Md. Army Pfc. Bradley Manning stood at attention in his crisp dress uniform Wednesday and learned the price he will pay for spilling an unprecedented trove of government secrets: up to 35 years in prison, the stiffest punishment ever handed out in the U.S. for leaking to the media.
Flanked by his lawyers, Manning, 25, showed no reaction as military judge Col. Denise Lind announced the sentence without explanation in a proceeding that lasted just a few minutes.
A gasp could be heard among the spectators, and one woman buried her face in her hands. Then, as guards hurried Manning out of the courtroom, about a half-dozen supporters shouted from the back: Well keep fighting for you, Bradley! and Youre our hero!
With good behavior and credit for the more than three years he has been held, Manning could be out in as little as seven years, said his lawyer, David Coombs. The soldier was also demoted and will be dishonorably discharged.
The sentencing fired up the long-running debate over whether Manning was a whistleblower or a traitor for giving more than 700,000 classified military and diplomatic documents, plus battlefield footage, to the anti-secrecy website WikiLeaks. By volume alone, it was the biggest leak of classified material in U.S. history, bigger even than the Pentagon Papers a generation ago.
In a statement from London, WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange decried Mannings trial and conviction as an affront to basic concepts of Western justice. But he called the sentence a significant tactical victory because the soldier could be paroled so quickly.
Manning could have gotten 90 years behind bars. Prosecutors asked for at least 60 as a warning to other soldiers, while Mannings lawyer suggested he get no more than 25, because some of the documents he leaked will be declassified by then.
Military prosecutors had no immediate comment on the sentence, and the White House said only that any request for a presidential pardon would be considered like any other application.
The case was part of an unprecedented string of prosecutions brought by the U.S. government in a crackdown on security breaches. The Obama administration has charged seven people with leaking to the media; only three people were prosecuted under all previous presidents combined.
Manning, an Army intelligence analyst from Crescent, Okla., digitally copied and released Iraq and Afghanistan battlefield reports and State Department cables while working in 2010 in Iraq. He also leaked video of a 2007 Apache helicopter attack in Baghdad that mistakenly killed at least nine people, including a Reuters photographer.
Manning said he did it to expose the U.S. militarys bloodlust and generate debate over the wars and U.S. policy.
He was found guilty by the judge last month of 20 crimes, including six violations of the Espionage Act, but was acquitted of the most serious charge, aiding the enemy, which carried a potential life in prison without parole.
Whistleblower advocates said the punishment was unprecedented in its severity. Steven Aftergood of the Federation of American Scientists said no other leak case comes close.
The American Civil Liberties Union, Amnesty International and other activists condemned the sentence.
When a soldier who shared information with the press and public is punished far more harshly than others who tortured prisoners and killed civilians, something is seriously wrong with our justice system, said Ben Wizner, head of the ACLUs speech and technology project.
Gabriel Schoenfeld, a senior fellow at the conservative Hudson Institute think tank and author of the book Necessary Secrets, welcomed Mannings punishment.
The sentence is a tragedy for Bradley Manning, but it is one he brought upon himself, he said. It will certainly serve to bolster deterrence against other potential leakers.
But he also warned that the sentence will ensure that Edward Snowden the National Security Agency leaker who was charged with espionage in a potentially more explosive case while Mannings court-martial was under way will do his best never to return to the United States and face a trial and stiff sentence.
Coombs said that he was in tears after the sentencing and that Manning comforted him by saying: Dont worry about it. Its all right. I know you did your best. ... Im going to be OK. Im going to get through this.
Coombs said Manning will seek a presidential pardon or a commuted sentence.
The time to end Brads suffering is now, the defense attorney said. The time for our president to focus on protecting whistleblowers instead of punishing them is now.
Coombs read from a letter Manning will send to the president in which he said: I regret if my actions hurt anyone or harmed the United States. It was never my intent to hurt anyone. ... When I chose to disclose classified information, I did so out of a love for my country and a sense of duty to others.
He made a similar apology during the sentencing phase of the case.
Mannings lawyers also contended that he suffered extreme inner turmoil over his gender identity his feeling that he was a woman trapped in a mans body while serving in the macho military during the dont ask, dont tell era. Among the evidence was a photo of him in a blond wig and lipstick.
Prosecutors showed that al-Qaida used material from the helicopter attack in a propaganda video and that Osama bin Laden presumably read some of the leaked documents. Some of the material was found in bin Ladens hideout after he was killed.
Also, government witnesses testified that the leaks endangered U.S. intelligence sources, some of whom were moved to other countries for their safety. And several ambassadors were recalled, expelled or reassigned because of embarrassing disclosures.
Coombs said prosecutors offered Manning a plea deal early on in the case in exchange for testimony against WikiLeaks, but Manning rejected the offer. Coombs didnt say how much time prosecutors offered, only that it was longer than 35 years.
Mannings supporters likened him to Daniel Ellsberg, the defense analyst who leaked the Pentagon Papers in 1971. The secret history of U.S. involvement in Vietnam was released to The New York Times and other newspapers in a case that touched off an epic clash between the Nixon administration and the press and led to a landmark Supreme Court ruling on the First Amendment.
Ellsberg was also charged under the Espionage Act, but the case was thrown out because of government misconduct, including a White House-sanctioned break-in at the office of Ellsbergs psychiatrist.
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Conditionally Scarce 1840-O No Drapery Dime AU581840-O 10C No Drapery AU58 NGC. Boldly struck, with considerable satin luster remaining, this coin's most noteworthy characteristic is its multicolored, speckled patina; this is deepest near the reverse periphery, where electric-green and russet shades are observed. Several wispy pinscratches occur on the upper reverse, one of which bisects the O in ONE. Conditionally scarce at this level and rare in Mint State. Census: 5 in 58, 6 finer (8/07). (Registry values: N491) (NGC ID# 2382, PCGS# 4574)
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Orange-and-black clad hordes flooded the streets of San Francisco on Wednesday for a Halloween Day ticker-tape parade celebrating the 2012 World Series champion Giants. More than an hour before the start of the parade, thousands of people decked out in Giants gear or Halloween costumes stood 20 deep behind barriers along Market Street. Kevin Yarbrough stood in a giant white panda costume in tribute to Giants slugger Pablo Sandoval, whose nickname is the ''Panda.'' The Richmond resident had gotten up early to put in some time at work before getting to the parade route around 7:30 a.m. ''You've got to come out and celebrate like this. You meet a whole new family, make new friends, and it really lets the community celebrate in a positive way,'' he said. Fans also gathered at City Hall, where the team will address the crowd after the parade. Vendors got an early start as well, hawking everything from pennants to lawn chairs from makeshift sidewalk stands amid the crush of the morn...
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Get an overview of this hotelRomantic hotel with 2 restaurants and 2 indoor pools
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This smoke-free hotel features 2 restaurants, 2 indoor pools, and a full-service spa. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a fitness center, a bar/lounge, and an outdoor tennis court are onsite.
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El Establo Mountain Hotel features a full-service spa, 2 indoor swimming pools, an outdoor tennis court, and a fitness center. Dining is available at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Public areas are equipped with complimentary high-speed wireless Internet access.
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Las Riendas - This family restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available.
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Room service (during limited hours) is available.
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2 indoor swimming pools are on site along with an outdoor tennis court and a fitness center.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
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Green Leaf Spa has 4 treatment rooms including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Services include massages, facials, body wraps, and body scrubs. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.
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Honey Wheat Muffins
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Honey Wheat Muffins is a flavored muffin. If you like honey flavored muffins then try this Honey Wheat Muffins recipe. I have prepared this Honey Wheat Muffins last weekend and it was a hit.
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|All purpose flour
|1 Cup (16 tbs)
|Baking powder
|2 Teaspoon
|1⁄2 Teaspoon
|Ground cinnamon
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|1 , beaten
|3⁄4 Cup (12 tbs)
|Vegetable oil
|1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs)
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Combine flours, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon in a large bowl; make a well in center of mixture.
Combine egg, milk, oil, and honey; add liquid ingredients to dry ingredients, stirring just until moistened.
Spoon into greased muffin pans, filling two thirds full.
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'Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss' casting in Milwaukee
"Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition," the ABC show, is coming to Milwaukee in search of participants for its Season 4.
Candidates can attend an open call April 6 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Planet Fitness, 6529 S 27th St, Franklin or send in a home tape. »Read Full Article
At Hinterland, a tasting menu for diners who love vegetables
Hinterland, 222 E. Erie St., has begun serving a four-course, $40 vegetarian tasting menu.
It's to take advantage of summer's bounty, and will continue as long as the restaurant's farmers who supply the kitchen are harvesting, said chef Dan Van Rite. »Read Full Blog Post
Music, singing shine in 'Phantom of the Opera' at Marcus Center
In any production of "The Phantom of the Opera," things first really kick into gear when Christine descends into the Phantom's lair, lured by that intoxicating voice that's already firmly lodged inside her mind.
It's still more thrilling — in the revamped and lavishly designed touring "Phantom" now at the Marcus Center — to watch Christine take that precarious, vertigo-inducing plunge along a series of seemingly free-floating stairs, which emerge one by one from a revolving, two-story turret. »Read Full Article
RiverMill Foods opens in its new location, in Elm Grove
With its remodeling of the former Nora B's in Elm Grove complete, RiverMill Foods opened in its new, larger home late this week.
The restaurant moved from downtown Waukesha to be more centrally located to its catering clients, owner Laurie Runyan said. It's open to the public for sandwiches, wraps, salads, soups, breads and cheesecake, and has added breakfast items at its new place, at 890 Elm Grove Road in the Village Court plaza. »Read Full Blog Post


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The journey couldn't have ended any better for a team that embraced storied linebacker Ray Lewis and his "last ride" into retirement -- even if it took the Baltimore Ravens an extra 34 minutes to get there because of an in-game power outage at the Superdome. The 49ers mounted a furious comeback when the stadium lights came back on early in the third quarter, but the Ravens rallied when it mattered most. A late defensive stand helped Baltimore post a 34-31 victory in Super Bowl XLVII. "It's never pretty. It's never perfect," Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said in his on-field postgame speech while holding the Lombardi Triophy. "But it is us." Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco earned Most Valuable Player honors by capping the most statistically impressive postseason by a quarterback in the Super Bowl era. Flacco threw 3 touchdown passes -- raising his postseason total to 11 -- and remained interception-free in a 22-of-33, 287 yard effort. Joe Montana -- a 49ers legend, coincidentall...
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One of the best drinks I've had in a long time. I used Smirnoff Whipped Vodka in this drink. I actually mixed the ingredients up and poured the whole thing in a large glass. GREAT cocktail.
Just ok for me. not sure if it was too much of one thing or not enough of another or what, but I will probably try a different recipe next time.
So good. I increased the servings to 12 and put all of the ingredients into a glass pitcher for a party - all of the ladies had a cosmo. Very swanky.


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The U.S. Treasury Department announced on July 2, 2013 that the employer shared-responsibility payments (commonly referred to as the "employer mandate" or the "employer penalties") under the Patient Protection and Affordable...more
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As we previously reported, earlier in 2013 the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") approved certain new listing requirements for the NYSE and NASDAQ effective July 1, 2013. The new listing requirements implement...more
- Compensation Committee Compliance Dodd-Frank Nasdaq New Regulations NYSE Officers SEC Wall Street
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 ("HIPAA") sets forth rules to protect the privacy and security of individuals' health information that is held by "covered entities," such as group health plans....more
- Business Associates Data Breach Employer Group Health Plans Enforcement HHS HIPAA HITECH Marketing Penalties PHI Security and Privacy Controls Subcontractors
Affordable Care Act
Employee Benefits
Employer Mandates
Fiduciary Duty
Retirement Plan
Same-Sex Marriage
US v Windsor
Breach of Duty
Business Associates
Cafeteria Plans
Civil Unions
Compensation Committee
Data Breach
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