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Special Guest Editorial: Obama's Foreign Policy Failures
1:30 PM, Aug 12, 2014 • By HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON
Editor's note: I think it was the great Maimonides who taught us, "You must accept the truth from whatever source it comes." So THE WEEKLY STANDARD is happy to feature this special guest editorial on President Obama's foreign policy failures (excerpted verbatim from Jeffrey Goldberg's fine interview). – William Kristol
On Iran:
"I've always been in the camp that held that they did not have a right to enrichment. Contrary to their claim, there is no such thing as a right to enrich. This is absolutely unfounded. There is no such right. I am well aware that I am not at the negotiating table anymore, but I think it's important to send a signal to everybody who is there that there cannot be a deal unless there is a clear set of restrictions on Iran. The preference would be no enrichment. The potential fallback position would be such little enrichment that they could not break out. … I would like it to be more than a year. I think it should be more than a year. No enrichment at all would make everyone breathe easier. If, however, they want a little bit for the Tehran research reactor, or a little bit for this scientific researcher, but they'll never go above 5 percent enrichment. … If we're talking a little, we're talking about a discrete, constantly inspected number of centrifuges. 'No' is my preference."
On Israel:
"Israel was attacked by rockets from Gaza. Israel has a right to defend itself. The steps Hamas has taken to embed rockets and command-and-control facilities and tunnel entrances in civilian areas, this makes a response by Israel difficult....I think Israel did what it had to do to respond to the rockets. And there is the surprising number and complexity of the tunnels, and Hamas has consistently, not just in this conflict, but in the past, been less than protective of their civilians.
"It is striking, however, that you have more than 170,000 people dead in Syria. You have the vacuum that has been created by the relentless assault by Assad on his own population, an assault that has bred these extremist groups, the most well-known of which, ISIS—or ISIL—is now literally expanding its territory inside Syria and inside Iraq. You have Russia massing battalions—Russia, that actually annexed and is occupying part of a UN member state—and I fear that it will do even more to prevent the incremental success of the Ukrainian government to take back its own territory, other than Crimea. More than 1,000 people have been killed in Ukraine on both sides, not counting the [Malaysia Airlines] plane, and yet we do see this enormous international reaction against Israel, and Israel's right to defend itself, and the way Israel has to defend itself. This reaction is uncalled for and unfair. You can't ever discount anti-Semitism, especially with what's going on in Europe today. There are more demonstrations against Israel by an exponential amount than there are against Russia seizing part of Ukraine and shooting down a civilian airliner. So there's something else at work here than what you see on TV. ... And what you see on TV is so effectively stage-managed by Hamas, and always has been. What you see is largely what Hamas invites and permits Western journalists to report on from Gaza. It's the old PR problem that Israel has. Yes, there are substantive, deep levels of antagonism or anti-Semitism towards Israel, because it's a powerful state, a really effective military. And Hamas paints itself as the defender of the rights of the Palestinians to have their own state. So the PR battle is one that is historically tilted against Israel. ...
"There's no doubt in my mind that Hamas initiated this conflict and wanted to do so in order to leverage its position, having been shut out by the Egyptians post-Morsi, having been shunned by the Gulf, having been pulled into a technocratic government with Fatah and the Palestinian Authority that might have caused better governance and a greater willingness on the part of the people of Gaza to move away from tolerating Hamas in their midst. So the ultimate responsibility has to rest on Hamas and the decisions it made.
"That doesn't mean that, just as we try to do in the United States and be as careful as possible in going after targets to avoid civilians, that there aren't mistakes that are made. We've made them. I don't know a nation, no matter what its values are—and I think that democratic nations have demonstrably better values in a conflict position—that hasn't made errors, but ultimately the responsibility rests with Hamas. ...
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Aug. 24 (Bloomberg) -- The 6.1-magnitude earthquake in California's Napa-Sonoma County region will probably result in insured losses of $500 million to $1 billion, according to catastrophe risk modeler Eqecat.
There remains "a fair amount of uncertainty," and the figure may rise further depending on the full extent of commercial damages, including the quake's impact on the area's wine industry, the modeler said today in an e-mailed statement.
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Anna Mintz is a Senior Publicist for Clarkson Potter, a division of Random House, and is an editor for The Recipe Club. Originally from Atlanta, she now lives in New York City and loves exploring NYC's restaurant scene and trying out new recipes in her own kitchen.
Banana bread. The perfect make-ahead baked good. A close friend of mine invited a group out to her family's home in Sun Valley, Idaho for Presidents' Day weekend, and since I always want to be a good guest, I thought I could be helpful and bring a breakfast treat for everyone to enjoy. Banana bread is well-known to be something that freezes beautifully, so this recipe for Banana Bread with Chocolate Chips and Walnuts from The Epicurious Cookbook (Clarkson Potter, 2012) by Tanya Steel and the Editors of Epicurious.com struck me as the perfect choice for me to make in advance and bring on the trip.
Toasted walnuts and chocolate chips add texture, but this recipe is super flexible and can easily be adapted to a baker's whim. In fact, I made two versions: one with walnuts and one without. The chocolate-averse can substitute dried fruit—golden raisins or blueberries—for the chocolate chips; the nut-allergic, shredded coconut; the health-conscious, white whole-wheat flour.
The batter is pretty basic (butter, sugar, flour, baking soda, baking powder, vanilla extract, salt, and of course — bananas), but the secret weapon of lemon juice helped to bring out all the subtle flavors of the bread, without making it taste like citrus.
Layering the batter and the chocolate chip/walnut mixture ensures that every bite of the banana bread will taste great. The finished product was a picture-perfect loaf that tasted just as good as it looked. This recipe from The Epicurious Cookbook was a definite success, and I was really glad that I thought to bake two loaves — the first was gone after the second morning of our trip!
Banana Bread with Chocolate Chips and Walnuts
Recipe from The Epicurious Cookbook
Yield: Makes 1 (9-inch) loaf
1½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
¾ cup semisweet chocolate chips
¾ cup walnuts, toasted and chopped
½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1 cup mashed ripe bananas
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Butter and flour a 9 by 5-inch metal loaf pan. Whisk the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl to blend. Combine the chocolate chips and walnuts in a small bowl; add 1 tablespoon of the flour mixture and toss to coat.
2. In a stand mixer, beat the butter in a large bowl until fluffy. Gradually add the sugar, beating until well blended. Beat in the eggs 1 at a time. Beat in the mashed bananas, lemon juice, and vanilla. Beat in flour mixture.
3. Spoon one-third of the batter into the prepared pan. Sprinkle with half of the chocolate-chip and nut mixture. Spoon another one-third of batter into the pan. Sprinkle with the remaining nut mixture. Cover with the remaining one-third batter. Run a knife through the batter in a zigzag pattern.
4. Bake the bread until a tester inserted into the center comes out clean, about 1 hour and 5 minutes. Turn out onto a rack and cool.


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- Summary: Paramour returns without Josh and Zac Farro to release its fourth full-length release produced by Justin Meldal-Johnsen.
- Record Label: Atlantic
- Genre(s): Electronic, Pop/Rock
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Score distribution:
Positive: 15 out of 20
Mixed: 3 out of 20
Negative: 2 out of 20
Apr 4, 2013A sprawling, 17-song, 64-minute monster that is without a doubt the finest music these three artists--vocalist Hayley Williams, guitarist Taylor York and bassist Jeremy Davis--have ever made.
Apr 8, 2013Paramore feels far more human and honest than anything the band have committed to tape to date, and even at its most intense, the record feels intimate (or at least like a gig happening in the back corner of your mind).
Apr 9, 2013If Paramore has a flaw, it's that there's so much going on and so many stylistic flourishes, the record never quite coalesces.
Apr 4, 2013As a full record, Paramore certainly isn't for everyone--but there's certainly something for everyone. If you're not having fun at some point of the album, you're probably not trying.
Apr 8, 2013But Paramore have always been more pop than their fans may like to admit, and this mainstream rebirth feels like a transitional step to something gigantic.
Apr 5, 2013This may not be what we were expecting, and it may not be the Paramore that we've come to know and love. But, at the same time, here are a band still discovering who they are, and this album may stand as an important step on that path.
Apr 4, 2013Hayley Williams gives the first of several poor singing performances on the record [on lead single, "Low"]; the verses are toneless and she tries to cram too many words into them without really saying anything.
Score distribution:
Positive: 59 out of 79
Mixed: 10 out of 79
Negative: 10 out of 79
Apr 9, 2013This album is absolutely PERFECT. One of the best releases of 2013. Paramore is changing from now till then, but what matters the most is thatThis album is absolutely PERFECT. One of the best releases of 2013. Paramore is changing from now till then, but what matters the most is that they're still very good. Like VERY VERY good. And this album is no different than their previous critical success. The album kicks off the with awesome intense Fast in my car, the comes the addicting lead single "NOW", Then "Grow Up" and "Daydreaming" which are very impressive. The one I like the most is Moving On, the interlude. All the other songs are very well-done and organized, like "Hate To See Your Heartbreak", "STILL INTO YOU" (which is my favorite on the record), "Ain't It Fun", "ANKLEBITERS", and "PART II". And Hayley's vocals shine through the whole deal!
Even if you're not a Paramore fan, Go out and buy this. It's worth the time and the money. 10/10. GO PARAMORE!… Expand
Jun 15, 2015Foxes é maravilhosa. Eu amo tudo o que ela faz, tudo bem feito, impecável. Coisa de artista de verdade, é uma pena ver que não tem oFoxes é maravilhosa. Eu amo tudo o que ela faz, tudo bem feito, impecável. Coisa de artista de verdade, é uma pena ver que não tem o reconhecimento merecido.… Expand
Apr 10, 2013Some of the criticism fans have been laying against this album is just ridiculous. If anything, Paramore has blossomed musically with thisSome of the criticism fans have been laying against this album is just ridiculous. If anything, Paramore has blossomed musically with this album, which is easily their best. The sound is so diverse, there's more than just guitars and electronica: there's ukeleles, string sections, harmonicas and even a gospel choir. If that's not ambition I don't know what is. Maybe it's their lyrics, there's many songs that reflect on their troubles with Farros but they're also declaring that they're moving on and willing to try new things. Highlights include Part II, Still into You, Ain't It Fun and Future. After all the drama Paramore's faced over the last three years, they've come out the other side as a multi-dimensional band who's willing to push their own limits, marking their greatest artistic statement.… Expand
May 4, 2013This is easily one of the more talked about & one of the most polarizing albums of 2013 so far, and not without good reason. Between 2/5 bandThis is easily one of the more talked about & one of the most polarizing albums of 2013 so far, and not without good reason. Between 2/5 band members leaving, this being their first album in 4 years & more importantly showing a significant change in sound, division among fan reception would be inevitable. Fortunately what we've gotten is their most ambitious, mature & diverse album to date, and in my opinion their best, even above Riot!. At 17 tracks and 63 minutes long (19 tracks & 70 minutes if you include the bonus tracks) it's quite easy to make an album of such length feel bogged down or redundant. But Paramore manages to engage the listener throughout the whole length, mainly because of the aforementioned diversity. The band zig-zags from one sound or style or feeling to another between tracks in a way that makes every track notable to some degree, and there's no sign of filler to be found. One interesting recurring element here is a trio of interludes that appear at different points throughout. Basically they're 1-minute pseudo-lo-fi acoustic songs that couldn't have been stretched to a more "full" length. This was a good move, as restricting them to the standard pop structure might've bogged them down a bit. Unquestionably the most controversial song here is the most recent single "Still into You", which people are accusing of being too poppy, and even the ever-overused term "sellout" has been thrown around. And to those claiming this is "meant for the Katy Perry crap tween girl audience" or whatever I have to ask... are you listening to these lyrics? They very clearly detail a long-term & mature relationship. Not exactly "Hey I just met you & this is crazy". Heck, if anything this is a song for old people. But with that defensiveness out of the way, this is a great song. It's an unabashedly bubblegummy power-pop tune with a nice guitar riff, infectious melodies & the aforementioned sweet & sincere message. This album in general seems to center lyrically on moving forward, looking to the future rather than hanging onto the past (like certain "fans" should do...), and being happy in your current situation. They're not exactly angsty teenagers anymore. And they even at times come off very self-aware of how alienating these changes can be to a closed-minded fanbase, especially in tracks like "Grow Up", "Anklebiters" & "Future", where in the former the general message is summed up in the titular line "Some up of have to grow up sometimes If I have to I'm gonna leave you behind" as well as pretty much every line in the first verse. It displays the honest frustration an evolving musician experiences when people whine about them not being exactly the same as they were 7 years ago. But at the same time they manage to appreciate the past at times, like in "Part II" which is a pretty clear sequel to "Let the Flames Begin" from Riot!, and in my opinion surpasses it in quality. The 8-minute monster of a closing track (on the standard edition) Future is easily my favorite track here. The first couple minutes are fairly simple & intimate, comprising of an acoustic guitar, harmonica & Hayley singing about the titular & aforementioned themes of not living in the past. But then slowly but surely it builds into the last 5 minutes, a fantastic instrumental that rides a slow & heavy (for Paramore) groove driven by pounding drums, deep basslines & huge wailing guitar leads. As for other notable tracks, there's the soft & sensitive ballad "Hate to See Your Heart Break", the goofy & kinda funny "(One of Those) Crazy Girls", the keyboard & gospel-tinged "Ain't It Fun" & those looking for "classic" Paramore can find that in bonus tracks "Native Tongue" & "Escape Route", which the band said they purposefully left off because it didn't fit with the stylistic growth of the rest of the album. Overall I was pretty much blown away by this album. It's a fantastic comeback that shows the band at their most creative & uncompromising.
Top 5 tracks: Future, Still into You, Grow Up, Ain't It Fun, Now
Score: 94/100… Expand
Apr 11, 2013Paramore has found a new sincere fan now. I gave this album a serious listen (I've heard all of their previous songs) and this record is justParamore has found a new sincere fan now. I gave this album a serious listen (I've heard all of their previous songs) and this record is just pure awesomeness. They have evolved, they have adapted a new style and a rather new sound which doesn't disappoint you at all because it has all the elements of their previous style. The best thing about this album is that some of the songs are really catchy and the band has focused on both lyrics and music which is rare these days. Hayley's ever mesmerizing and powerful vocals are too brilliant in this one and she sounds sweet at the same time. I was worrying whether they would be able to make good music after the departure of Josh and Zac Farro but they have proved that Paramore, as a band, would remain as much cool as it always was.… Expand
Jun 9, 2013Following the departure of the Farro brothers in late 2010, the rest of Paramore (lead singer Hayley Williams, guitarist Taylor York, andFollowing the departure of the Farro brothers in late 2010, the rest of Paramore (lead singer Hayley Williams, guitarist Taylor York, and bassist Jeremy Davis) decided to continue the band. But would they retain their signature pop-punk style, given that the departed Farros (guitarist Josh Farro and drummer Zach Farro) had cofounded the band and helped define its sound? The Singles Club in 2011 indicated that they possibly would. However, their fourth studio album, the self-titled Paramore, displays a progression in the band's sound. It's a change that, while not perfect, is refreshing and diverse.
A few songs, such as "Part II" and "Last Hope," are reminiscent of the band's older songs the former could easily have fit on All We Know Is Falling. The rest of the album is different, with new wave and electronic sounds incorporated into the songs. Lead single "Now" is more of a punk-driven track, and would be great if Williams' vocals on it didn't sound like a bad imitation of Gwen Stefani. "Still Into You," the follow-up single, is more of a pop rock song, but it's still a fun, enjoyable track. Other standouts include "Ain't It Fun," which features funk influences and a gospel choir; the aforementioned "Part II" and "Last Hope;" the Riot!-esque "Proof," and the closing track "Future." There are also a few short interlude tracks that I felt were unnecessary and out of place. The drum work on the album is pretty good, thanks to Ilan Rubin (of Nine Inch Nails and Angels & Airwaves fame) filling in behind the kit.
Overall, the album is a solid work, albeit a little disjointed and sometimes too poppy. It reminded me of Blink-182's self-titled album, which also featured a progression in the band's sound and greater musical diversity. For better or worse, Paramore are moving on.… Expand
Sep 21, 2015album lixo!?!?!?!!!!?!?! não sei como suportam, paramore tapete da avril lavignealbum lixo!?!?!?!!!!?!?! não sei como suportam, paramore tapete da avril lavigne !??!?!!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!??!?!?!?!??!?!!!!?!?!?!??!?!??!!??!?!??!?!??!?!??!?!?… Expand
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Sept. 18, 2013
MADISON, Wis. -- Kareem Jackson has been named the new men's and women's sprints, hurdles and horizontal jumps coach at the University of Wisconsin, Director of Cross Country and Track & Field Mick Byrne announced Wednesday.
"I am definitely excited to start my journey here at Wisconsin," Jackson said. "I am looking forward to the challenge. The energy was fantastic at the reception we had on Sunday, and knowing that the student-athletes that I will be coaching are so receptive is very welcoming."
Prior to his appointment at Wisconsin, Jackson served as the head coach at Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville for four seasons, succeeding current UW throws coach Dave Astrauskas. During his time at SIUE, Jackson led the Cougars in their transition from NCAA Division II to Division I.
"We're excited to bring Kareem on board," Byrne said. "He was a successful head coach at SIU-Edwardsville, and has a proven record of success on the track and in the classroom. Our coaches are thrilled to have him join our staff, and as a former head coach he will bring a wealth of experience to the table."
"I really feel fortunate to be able to coach with this staff and the wealth of knowledge they have," Jackson said. "I am excited about this opportunity to work with Coach Byrne, who has displayed confidence in me during the process. I am thankful for this opportunity, and am looking forward to working with this coaching staff and with all of our student athletes."
In SIUE's first year of Division I eligibility in 2013, seven athletes advanced to the NCAA West Preliminary Round, and La'Derrick Ward became the first athlete in program history to advance to the NCAA championships. He earned honorable-mention All-America accolades in the long jump. Ward and Jessica Oranika both competed at the 2013 USA Junior Championships.
More than 30 records were broken by student-athletes during his tenure at SIUE, and SIUE athletes have entered the top-three in the all-time list in nearly every event. In addition, 17 athletes earned marks that would have earned them spots in the NCAA preliminary round had SIUE been eligible during its transition to Division I.
In 2012, Darius Smith competed in the USA junior championships in the 200 meters, while Jatavia Wright qualified for the U.S. junior championships in the 100 hurdles. Thrower Ben Bishop qualified for the 2010 USA Indoor Championships, and William Lindsey qualified for the 2010 USA Junior Championships in both hurdle events.
The Cougars also were successful in the classroom during Jackson's tenure as the women's track squad earned All-Academic honors by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association.
Prior to his time at SIUE, Jackson was an assistant at Lafayette, working with the sprinters, hurdlers and jumpers. He served in a similar role at the University of Chicago.
A member of the USTFCCCA, Jackson holds a Level I coaching certification as well as a Level II coaching certification in sprints, hurdles and jumps.
Jackson received a bachelor's degree in general studies and mathematics from Lewis University in 2002. The Flyers were ranked in the top 15 in the country in each of his four years. He won a Great Lakes Valley Conference championship in the high jump in 1998 and earned all-conference honors in both the 110 hurdles and the high jump.
"The kids are excited about having someone with Kareem's resume on board," Byrne said. "He was well received by the team, and we know he will help the track and field program continue to grow in the years to come."
"I am looking forward to working with these student-athletes," Jackson said. "That is what it is all about. I am looking forward to getting out on the track and starting this whole process. It has been a whirlwind, as you expect anytime you start moving, but I'm really excited. SIUE was a great opportunity for me, they provided me with a lot of resources to be successful and I'm thankful for the chance I was given there.
"I think this is just the next step in my career, being here at the University of Wisconsin."
A native of Harvey, Ill., Jackson has a daughter, Jasmine.
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Fifth Annual CSU Teacher Preparation Report Shows Grads Ready to Teach
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(March 14, 2006) – A total of 96 percent of California State
University graduates who have obtained teaching credentials since 2000 were
teaching the first year after graduation, according to the fifth annual teacher
evaluation of CSU's Teacher Preparation Programs. Ninty-two percent of the
graduates were teaching full-time with another four percent at part-time.
"With five years of teacher preparedness data, each CSU campus will be able to better evaluate the effectiveness of their programs," said Reichard. "Graduating well prepared teachers is a core mission of the CSU and this annual evaluation is integral to teacher education."
The California State University is the largest system of senior higher education in the country, with 23 campuses, 405,000 students and 44,000 faculty and staff. Since the system was created in 1961, it has awarded about 2 million degrees, about 84,000 annually. The CSU is renowned for the quality of its teaching and for the job-ready graduates it produces. Its mission is to provide high-quality, affordable education to meet the ever-changing needs of the people of California. With its commitment to excellence, diversity and innovation, the CSU is the university system that is working for California. See www.calstate.edu
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Hi everyone, I'm nearly 15 weeks pregnant and I'm having a tough time with my weight, I know I'm going to put on weight but for as long as I can remember I've always been trying to lose weight or maintain my weight after being on either WW or SW so I feel quite lost at the mo :-(
I found out I was pregnant whilst on honeymoon in January and I'd probably put about a stone on with the wedding, Xmas and honeymoon and then since finding out I'm pregnant my eating habits are all over the place and I'm terrified of piling weight on and having loads to lose after the baby arrives.
I think I'm struggling as I'm so used to following some kind of plan, I can't do WW but I've heard you can do SW? I don't want to lose loads of weight but I want to be careful about my weight and only gain what I need to, basically I don't want to 'eat for two!'
My BMI is 25.3 at present which is overweight and I know this is not due to being pregnant but me snacking terribly on the wrong things, would I be able to join SW and does anyone know if it works for pregnant women?
Any advice would be massively appreciated :-)


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… Well, okay. Maybe don't start Rodrigue Beaubois tonight. I needed a title to today's rundown and it seemed to fit. They can't all be winners. Heck, ¾ of 'em can't be winners. You try writing about the same 250-ish players every day.Please, blog, may I have some more?
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Paul Pierce played almost 40 minutes and went 0-for-10 from the field, and 1-for-2 from the line. Forty minutes, bro!?! I get that sometimes players have off nights, but half his shots were from behind the line. Scoot up and maybe make a shot, huh, Paul?Please, blog, may I have some more?
The Nets beat one of the best teams in the Western Conference last night on the strength of three bench players. So it makes perfect sense for me to choose this day to poo on him for being such a bad coach.Please, blog, may I have some more?
It always bugged me that in 'Do-Re-Mi,' the hyper-catchy song from The Sound of Music, the 'La' portion of the musical scales was just a note to follow 'So.' That's some bullshizz. 'Do' is an animal, 'Re' is the sunlight, "Me" is you.Please, blog, may I have some more?
So O.J. Mayo's life of crime isn't working out as he hoped. First he gets his time with USC struck from the historical record after accepting swag, then his short time as a Bourré cardsharp ended with a black eye, and now he's suspended 10 games for using the illegal muscle-builder DHEA.Please, blog, may I have some more?
Okay, so it turns out hurling bricks is not as good for Mo Williams' hips and groin-ial area as Mo at first thought. He's out for a while. Frankly, the vagueness of Mo's injury parallels the vagueness of what part of this dude is even injured.Please, blog, may I have some more?
At this point, any news involving anyone on the Nuggets can be considered Carmelo news. It's 'Melo's galaxy, everyone else is just orbiting in it, baby! That includes Al Harrington, who left in the first quarter with what was described as a dislocated thumb.Please, blog, may I have some more?
I spend one afternoon caroling in my neighborhood and lookit what happens: I return to a league that colluded to all swap jerseys and make me nuts. There's no way, I'm going to be able to remember that a) Hedo Turkoglu is not on the Suns, b) Hedo Turkoglu was ever not on the Magic and c) Vince Carter isn't on a pitiful D.C.Please, blog, may I have some more?
Look, I'm not going to go nuts here and tell you that Andrea Bargnani is terrible or overrated or any other hyperbolic fluff that clearly isn't true. Bargs can play. He's averaging 19 points in 32 minutes per NBA game. That's something even I can't do, and I'm great at basketball, according to my rec-league teammates.Please, blog, may I have some more?
New Jersey's Troy Murphy started not only the first game of the season Wednesday, but also his first as a Net. I know to you and me that sounds like bad news, but apparently he was really looking forward to it.Please, blog, may I have some more?


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Why the U.S. Postal Service is going under, especially in Wake Forest NC
Ok, this post is not really an analysis of the U.S. postal system. But...I had an experience at my own local post office and after relating the event to my wife, her response was: "That's why they're going under. All they have to offer is service and if they can't offer then what good are they?"
Here's what happened. We have recently relocated to our new home which is a restoration of an old craftsman home, dating from the 1920's. We don't have a mail box on a post in the yard, but, rather, we have one mounted to the side of our front door, which is fairly common. Several days ago, I placed three envelopes in the outgoing mail tray that hangs just below the actual box for incoming mail. It stayed there for at least two days.
Puzzled, I mentioned this to my wife and speculated that, perhaps, since the house hadn't been occupied long and since we weren't getting much mail there yet, the postman hadn't thought to check our outgoing tray. To this, my wife responded "the white mail envelopes in the outgoing tray are very visible from the street; sounds like we didn't have any mail those days but also that he didn't feel like coming up to get our mail".
I thought, no, that can't be the case. After all, what about in sleet, and rain, and snow, and all that jazz. Surely, if the mail in the tray can be easily seen from the street, the mailman would feel compelled to collect it and get it on its way to its various destinations. Based on this rationalization, I thought I should visit my local post office and see if there was a problem in mail collection.
And that's where it got very interesting. After notifying the window clerk (they don't really have a window) of the problem, she asked that I wait for "Supervisor Joe", a guy with dark hair, about six foot, and somewhere in his late 30's to early 40's, to appear. Supervisor Joe did appear, and quite seriously informed me that, unless I have incoming mail, the postal carrier is under no obligation to come get my outgoing mail.
I said, "You're kidding me. Even if I don't have incoming mail for three days? He'll just let what I'm trying to mail out sit there?". To that, Supervisor Joe pointed out that there's a stand-alone mail box one street over and several blocks away that I can hand-carry my mail to if I don't find it expeditious to wait on my mail carrier to get my outgoing mail.
I have to admit I was a little stunned to hear all of this. After all, you would think that a decent mail carrier would actually go up to your door to collect your mail if, in fact, he saw that you had mail to collect. And perhaps most carriers would. Perhaps it is simply the case that this particular mail carrier has a much higher disregard for the traditional expectations of the U.S. postal service. After all, he is the same carrier who, in my prior neighborhood, routinely delivered my neighbor's mail to me by mistake (which I also informed Supervisor Joe of, with not comment from him).
However, more stunned than hearing all of this from Supervisor Joe, was my current realization about what is arguably one of the most time-honored institutions of our society, the American postal service. And that realization is this: with policies and attitudes like this, if they continue to decline and lose business, it will be entirely their own fault and their own doing. After all, as my wife said, all they have to offer these days to significantly separate them from other means of transmitting information and their other competitors is...service.
And I left out the word "good" because that is usually implied, though I wonder if, in the case of the Wake Forest North Carolina Post Office that would have to be explained to them, or, at least, to Supervisor Joe.
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For people who love tech, pretty dresses aren't enough to make fashion exciting: it's got to be all about "functionality." And while that might sound like pure nerd-talk to the uninitiated, there's actually a growing movement of tech-fashion collaboration that's producing some pretty dope garments. (Most of which, believe it or not, are way cooler than Google Glass).
For NYFW, Motorola and CoolHunting presented a neat exhibit called Fashion X Technology, which displayed some of the interesting ways fashion is becoming more tech-savvy. Like:
1. funky motion-activated sweaters
2. the "orchestra scarf": a cape with a built in, customizable sound system
3. "Jump": a phone hooked up to shoes, commanded by, obviously, various jumping patterns
The exhibits curator was Dr. Sabine Seymour, a stylish woman who both started Moondial and is Director of the Fashionable Technology Lab at Parsons The New School for Design (among many other things). In the video below, she explains choice pieces from the exhibit, as well as the importance of making technology wearable.
We wouldn't be caught dead with those shoes, but the moving sweaters are awesome.
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Satisfied with her performance in the third edition of the World Cup in speed climbing, a competitor supported by Five Ten, TOP30, Entre-Prises, Grupa Azoty and Elzat, Edyta Ropek has just come back to Poland. The inhabitant of Tarnów has returned to the World Cup competition after a break caused by a very serious knee injury. In spite of missing one edition Edyta Ropek takes the 9th place in the World Cup 2013 classification as yet.
Edyta Ropek's Great Performance in the World Cup - Edyta Ropek
Last weekend in Italian Arco, the third edition of the World Cup in speed climbing took place. Injured in April Edyta Ropek joined the competition for the trophy. Her performance in Italy was very good in her opinion, she arrived in Poland happy and highly motivated to fight for points in the next World Cup editions.
In the qualifications Ropek with 9,95 sec took the 8th position getting into the finals easily. In the finals the Pole competed with the Russian climber, Julia Kaplina. Unfortunately, due to timing system failure both athletes had to repeat their run. Finally, the Russian won and Edyta Ropek was 11th.
"I am really happy with the time I reached in the qualifications, especially taking into account the fact that I competed with athletes with no previous or present injuries. Getting into the finals in the 8th position is a real achievement for me. I am satisfied with the run in Arco and with good result" - Edyta Ropek comments on her performance adding - "Time is at my advantage, from week to week I am faster and faster. Ahead of me there are still four editions of the World Cup 2013".
After two editions in which Edyta participated (her injury disqualified her from the second edition in Baku, Azerbaijan) she takes a very high 9th position with 82 points. In the classification a Russian Alina Gajdamakina takes the lead - 217 points, the second is her compatriot Julia Kapalina - 216 points and the third is a Pole Aleksandra Rudzinska - 181 points.
In men's competition in Arco a Czech Libor Hroza won, ahead of a Chinese Qixin Zhong and a Russian Stanislaw Kokorin. Women's competition was dominated by Russians: the leader was Alina Gajdamakina, the second was Maria Krasawina and the third Ksenia Poleczkina.
The remaining editions of the World Cup this year:
4 th WC edition – 27-29 September, Perm, Russia
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California Statutory Rape – Unlawful Sex with a Minor Penal Code 261.5 PC
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Under California Penal Code 261.5 it is illegal to engage in sexual intercourse with a minor who is not your spouse. In addition, the sentencing and punishment for engaging in unlawful sex with a minor can be severe. In order to convict you of California statutory rape charges, the prosecution must prove the following:
- You had sexual intercourse with the victim AND
- You and the victim were not married at the time of intercourse AND
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According to the California Penal Code section 261.5, the sentencing for a California statutory rape conviction depends upon both your age and the age of the victim at the time of offense:
- Misdemeanor statutory rape – If you are no more than 3 years older than the victim, the offense is a misdemeanor punishable by up to a year in county jail and a maximum $1,000 fine.
- Felony statutory rape – If you are 21 years of age or older and the victim is under the age of 16, the offense is a felony punishable by 2, 3 or 4 years in county jail and a maximum $10,000 fine.
- Felony/misdemeanor statutory rape – If you are at least 3 years older than the victim (and the victim is not younger than 16), the offense is considered a "wobbler" which means it can be charged as either a misdemeanor or felony depending on the facts of your individual case and your prior criminal history. If charged as a misdemeanor you face up to a year in county jail and a $1,000 fine. If charged as a felony you face 16 months, 2 or 3 years in county jail and a maximum $10,000 fine.
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Prior to that he was plying his trade with the Scarlets and was a key figure in their 2012/13 domestic campaign.
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xBishopx, originally known as Diary of a Corpse, formed in 2004 as the sum expression of friends from various bands(singer from Remembering Never) hanging out and writing together. What formed is an honest, frustrated and impassioned straight-edge hardcore band, one of the last of a dying breed. Bishop's debut album 'Suicide Party' raged its way to life on January 10th of 2006. Focused more on social politics and the message than on fame, Bishop embrace their hardcore roots and hope to breathe life into a subculture that might soon forget where it came from - Music not just for music's sake...
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aspect ratio), a list of FAQs for your film, a set of still photos from
the film, and of course contact information.
Links to articles that describe each section of a press kit in more detail:
Approach your targets
Now that you have distribution packages ready to send out, go through your
list of opportunities you made and start writing those emails and
making phone calls. Make sure to take the time to contact people and
have an initial conversation before you send them anything. If you want
your film to be used at your local high school, to be featured on a
website, etc., first contact them and explain what your film is about
and how you think it would be a valuable tool for them to use or a
great addition to their programming. If you can, point them to your
website to watch your trailer and grab their attention.
When you send out your distribution package, it's a good idea to
include an introduction letter - restating who you are, referencing any
previous conversations/emails you've had, and describing in a few
sentences why you think your film can be beneficial to them. Keep the
letter short and to the point (less than one page).
Keep track of when you send out distribution packages to people, so
that you can follow up with them accordingly. If there is no deadline
involved, send them a follow up email or phone call a week or two after
you sent the package. If it's a festival submission and you don't hear
back from them after their announcement deadline passes, try to follow
up with them. If they decide not to accept your film, ask if they can
provide any feedback about your film. This information could be
valuable in tailoring any future submissions.
Larger institutions, such as colleges and some K-12 schools, regularly purchase or otherwise acquire media for use in media libraries by teachers and students. These films are typically purchased from an educational distributor's catalogue. However, DIY distribution to schools requires more effort: typically, direct contact with a teacher, school librarian, project coordinator for an after school program or student group, or another school administrator.
Use press and publicity
It is very important to pull in as many journalists as possible to your
film. Use your network, invite press into your screenings and events,
and to get the word out in a way that will get attention. If you've
just released your film, you're having a local screening, or your film
is playing at a festival - solicit interest from newspapers, magazines,
and websites/blogs that are relevant to the topic of your film, that
focus on events and the local culture and community. Make the initial
contact with press early on, offer them free admission to the event (if
possible), designate "press time" for them to chat with you (or
preferably, with makers of the film) after the event. Send out a press
release to each contact, announcing the details about the event and a
description of the film.
Use online social networks and tools
There are a ton of online social networks where people go to connect with
others. For our purposes, there are many sites for filmmakers to share
their videos, connect with other filmmakers, give each other feedback,
and gain general exposure for their films. Its a good idea to post your
film on a few of these sites and actively promote it any way you can.
Many of these sites provide web tools called widgets that allow you to
embed your video on a website, blog, Myspace/Facebook profile, etc so
that anyone who visits that page can stream the video directly on that
site. Get your video to stream on your website, post a link to it on
your friend's blog, put it all over your Myspace profile and on your
friends' profiles. Encourage anyone affiliated with the film or your
organization to help spread the word. You can use social network sites
like Myspace, Facebook, Friendster, etc. to advertise and create hype
around your film. Create a profile or a group for your film with a link
to your film website or embed the film for viewing, and try to create a
friend/fan base. If you're having a screening, film release party, or
fundraising party, create an event page or post on a bulletin and
invite everyone you know.
There are also video storage sites that allow you to create a profile
and manage your videos in high quality, large file formats. You can use
these sites as an electronic portfolio to point people to. There's a
lot more out there besides YouTube.
A list of video sharing social network sites
The first video sharing site that provides users with the possibility to earn money from the videos they upload.
is designed to let you easily upload all types and qualities of media.
They also let you add ads to your video so you can make some money.
Cruxy's tools give artists the power to share their work on Cruxy or
across the web using the Cruxy Social Player. Cruxy also gives creators
the ability to sell their work as digital downloads.
Video sharing platform with multiple video search options. You can join
groups of people who publish videos based on a common interest.
Vimeo is a video sharing site that has an emphasis on it's users. The
video's you find there are more likely to be home movies or shorts by
aspiring film makers.
Upload videos and store them online. There is no limit in terms of length of the files you can upload.
Good site that lets you upload videos, share them and embed them on other sites.
Store and stream your videos online. You will be able to embed a video on any website and send streaming video messages.
These sites were found through Mashable.com's extensive list of video sites and online video tools:http://mashable.com/2007/07/23/online-media/
Useful widgets and tools
You can ask for donations to support your film by placing a donation
widget on your site to direct a payment to a Paypal account. You must
first create a Paypal account, which is an online account that allows
you to receive online payments from other people.
The AddThis button is the #1 used free bookmarking and sharing button
that people use on their sites. The button helps you spread your
content across the Web by making it easier for your visitors to
bookmark and share it with other people.
Evaluate your impact
Keep track of all the distribution packages you send out and any successes.
Create a simple excel document to track the dates you sent something
out and responses. Try to get any feedback from people about your film
and the overall presentation of your distribution package. Make notes
about any conversations you had before you sent out your packages -
were there more successes in situations where you made personal
contacts? By tracking every action you do in distribution, you'll be
able to evaluate which strategies you used were most successful, and
perhaps which contacts were most helpful and who is worth maintaining a
relationship with.
Tool: Distribution tracking template
Long-tail distribution: archiving, preservation, and accessibility
Once you've put the time and energy into creating a finished film, you want
to save your video project properly so that it will always be
accessible. You should archive your finished video on multiple formats
to ensure that you'll always be able to watch it, no matter how
technology changes in the future. Here are a few steps you can take to guarantee your project's longevity and accessibility.
- Archive your source media and project files.
If you ever want to re-edit the film or save it on a medium besides
DVD, it'll be helpful to have all of your source files -- all of the
media that went into your piece, as well as one final version of the
project file used for editing. If storage space is a concern, you can
delete the source video clips for your project, but if you want to edit
or make any changes later, you'll have to re-capture the media. It is
recommended that you keep at least one backup (on a different media
format and kept in a different location) of all of your final files.
- Save a full-quality, uncompressed digital file of your project.
The uncompressed video file (usually Quicktime) will be very large
(approximately 1 GB for every five minutes of standard definition
video), so you'll need an appropriate storage device. For short videos,
you can use a data DVD or a USB flash drive. For longer video projects,
you'll want to store the video on an external hard drive or export it
back onto a tape. Again, it is recommended that you archive the full
resolution file in at least two places, such as on an external hard
drive, on a server, and on a disk that is kept in a separate physical
- Create DVD masters.
Burn a copy of the project onto DVD, using a program such as iDVD or
DVD Studio Pro. This will give you a playable disk that you can watch
and make screening copies from. This playable DVD contains an MPEG-2
version of your film. Though it looks like it's full quality, the video
and audio footage has been compressed so that it can fit onto a DVD.
Make a few sets of DVD masters -- one that you can keep on hand for
duplication, and one or two copies that you never touch or put into any
device (for backup in case your masters are scratched). Carefully label
and store your masters.
- Find an accessible long-term home for your film.
Make your project accessible to the public in some way so that people
can find and view it in the future. As mentioned in the social networks
section, there are many sites where you can create video portfolios and
store high quality versions of your film for the long-term where people
can access them. If you have a website or blog, make sure to list your
film and a link that directs someone to where your video is stored
online. If your film isn't distributed by an educational distributor or
home video distributor, or if your distribution contract is limited to
a certain time period, consider submitting your completed work to a
library, school, university, or other "permanent" archive. That way,
you have somewhere to send interested parties who inquire about your
film for years to come.
For more about preservation, see BAVC's preservation program.


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This Hip2Save.com Deal was hand-posted on Tuesday, November 20th, 2012 at 1:31 pm.
I previously posted about the FREE Discovery Bundle Kit from Honest.com which enables you to try out eco-friendly, all natural personal care/household products and baby products before paying full price. Love that! Well, this offer gets even better as you can actually snag 2 FREE Bundle Kits that will contain a travel size Honest Shampoo & Body Wash, Honest Lotion, Honest Healing Balm, Honest Laundry Detergent, and Honest Hand Soap AND a handful of Honest Diapers & Wipes. Just check the boxes to add both kits to your cart.
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I'm a big believer in volunteering. I always said that if I could make a decent living as a volunteer I'd quit my job tomorrow. One of the volunteer projects that I really want to do is Habitat For Humanity. I've never built a house before but armed with a pink hammer and some power tools I think I could help build a pretty awesome house for a deserving family. Someday I'll get to do that.
For those in the Philadelphia area, you could change an entire community forever. Jon Bon Jovi's Soul Foundation is partnering with Rebuilding Together to complete 30 homes and 1 playground in 3 days. They need your help.
No experience is necessary– just a desire to give back to the community and have fun! Breakfast, lunch, snacks, and an event t-shirt will be provided.
The event takes place Thursday, June 14th & Friday, June 15th from 8am-4pm, and Saturday, June 16th from 8am-1pm.
Renovations and construction will include a minimum of 30 homes, a community center focused on the environment, education, culture and food sustainability, and a new playground. Home projects will include variety of critical home repair needs: plumbing, roofing, energy-efficient upgrades, safe rails and doorways, accessibility modifications for people with disabilities, painting, exterior repairs and landscaping.
For more information on the event, visit their website! If you are in the Philadelphia area and would like to participate , please visit WWW.BAHN2012.ORG.
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INDIANAPOLIS – And then there were three. Four players went to the NFL scouting combine this week expecting to compete for a coveted spot as the No. 1 offensive tackle prospect in April's NFL draft. But with Alabama's Andre Smith unexpectedly leaving the combine early Saturday without telling NFL officials, the position is down to a three-man race.
SEAHAWKS INSIDER: Eric Williams blogs from Indianapolis
• NFL combine workouts – a view from the press box
• Draft analyst Rob Rang talks about Crabtree's foot injury, and more
Smith had told reporters on Friday he would not work out during the combine. However, he was supposed to stick around while the rest of his group went through drills the next day.
Instead, Smith moved his scheduled 4 p.m. flight up to 6 a.m. to get back to Atlanta earlier and begin working out with a personal trainer. Further, reports surfaced that Smith's interviews with NFL teams did not go well.
So how bad was the mistake for Smith, the Outland Trophy winner who was projected in many mock drafts as the top tackle on the board?
"It could be monumental how far he slides now," said Rob Rang, senior analyst for nfldraftscout.com. "In my conversations with scouts already, I mean they're stunned that he was willing to do what he did basically.
"The words that I'm hearing are 'dumb,' are 'inconsiderate,' are 'foolish,' and those are the kinds of words people are using. And you obviously don't want to have NFL scouts in the biggest audition of your life calling you things like that."
While Smith appears to have flubbed his opportunity to impress NFL scouts, other contenders rose to the occasion.
Specifically, Baylor's Jason Smith, Virginia's Eugene Monroe and Mississippi's Michael Oher did enough to remain in the hunt for that lucrative position as the top tackle protecting a right-handed quarterback's blind side.
Of those three, Jason Smith has been the most impressive on and off the field.
A converted tight end, Smith has good footwork and is perhaps the best pass blocker in the bunch. He posted good marks at the combine, ranking among the offensive line leaders in 40-yard-dash time (5.22 seconds), bench press (benched 225 pounds 33 times) and three-cone drill (7.53 seconds).
"Jason Smith is the real deal," said Rang, who thinks he will be an impact player at left tackle. "I think he's a superstar."
Jason Smith also was impressive during his interview with reporters, living up to his nickname J-Smooth by showing personality and exuding a confidence that seemed to help him perform better throughout the week.
"I'd say, first of all, put on my film from Baylor and you'll see that I'm the best," Jason Smith said when asked if he's out to prove he's the top tackle in the draft. "That's it."
Jason Smith said he did not give up a sack at Baylor last season.
Not to be outdone, Monroe was just as composed in his interview session, and also performed well during workouts, earning praise from several draft experts.
So talented is Monroe that he played left tackle at Virginia his junior season, forcing teammate Branden Albert to play left guard. Albert was drafted in the first round last year by Kansas City and started for the Chiefs at left tackle in his rookie season.
Considered a technician at his position, Monroe has the second biggest hands in the entire combine. And he is out to prove that he, not Jason Smith, is the top tackle.
"I think over my career at Virginia I've proven I can block anybody," said Monroe, the youngest of 16 children. "I have the determination to improve my game and the ambition to succeed and I never stop. I continue to set goals. When one step is completed, I set another goal. I make sure I do everything in my power to achieve that."
After recently falling in several draft boards because of a perceived lack of work ethic, Oher has rebounded after performing well in pass drills and workouts at the combine.
Oher is perhaps the most gifted athlete of the three. However, he needs to become more consistent in his technique and effort to move up to the same level with Jason Smith and Monroe.
"I'm a left tackle," said Oher, when asked whether he preferred to play right or left tackle. "I like playing left tackle. That's my position. I think I can do it better than anybody."
One of these three players should be available when Seattle picks at No. 4. The Seahawks, who experienced a rash of injuries on the offensive line last season and have perennial All-Pro tackle Walter Jones coming back from microfracture knee surgery, will have to decide if this player can make the most impact for them at offensive tackle. Or, perhaps another player still left on the board fits that distinction.
"We're going to draft the best player," Seahawks coach Jim Mora said. "(We're going to draft) the player that can make an impact for the longest amount of time for the Seattle Seahawks. So that could be anybody."
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