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JFK Assassination
From the Oval Office to Dealey Plaza
(2014 Paperback)
By Brent Holland
In his new book, Radio Host Brent Holland held the last interview with Theodore "Ted" Sorenson, President Kennedy's trusted advisor, speechwriter, and friend, shortly before Sorenson died in 2010. Sorenson's interview is insightful, with a no-holds-barred sense of urgency to share his insider knowledge in what turned out to be his last interview. Holland shares not only his intuitive interviews but gives the reader a mixture of prose and astute commentary with every chapter. Holland goes head-to-head with major players in the Kennedy assassination research circles, Mark Lane, Lee Oswald's only legal representative, James DiEugenio, and includes high impact, first-person witness accounts such as Dr. Robert McClelland, a Parkland Hospital doctor who tried to save JFK's life, Dealey Plaza witnesses, James Tague and Beverly Oliver Massegee, and Abraham Bolden, the first African-American Secret Service Agent hand-picked by JFK.
The CIA & Political Assassination
(2011 Paperback)
By Larry Hancock
Hancock addresses political assassinations, extreme deniability, and the culture of CIA. His work deals with "what happened" rather than "how could something like that happen?" How can you take a position that CIA officers were involved and yet maintain that it was not an act of the Agency as a whole? The only way to respond to that question is to engage in a historical study of how political assassination evolved within the Central Intelligence Agency.
Someone Would Have Talked
(2010 Paperback)
By Larry Hancock
Someone Would Have Talked, if they had privileged information concerning the most infamous murder in modern history; talked with an unintentional slip, in a furtive intimate exchange, or perhaps with a boastful remark about their personal knowledge of a conspiracy in the murder of a President. And someone did. This book deals with the assassination of President John F. Kennedy and the conspiracy to mislead history.
More info here.
In the Eye of History
Disclosures in the JFK Assassination Medical Evidence
(2004 Paperback)
By William Matson Law
Law contacted those who were involved at Bethesda in various aspects of the aftermath of the assassination. This book is comprised of "conversations" with eight individuals who agreed to talk: Dennis David, Paul O'Connor, James Jenkins, Jerrol Custer, Saundra Spencer, and Ex-FBI Special Agents James Sibert and Frances O'Neill. For the first time, these eyewitnesses relate their stories comprehensively in their own words. Law allows them to tell it as they remember it, without attempting to fit any pro- or anti-conspiracy agenda. The reader is the judge of these eyewitness accounts and their implications.
No Case to Answer
(2010 Paperback)
By Ian Griggs
Griggs has been involved in the JFK assassination research concentrating on eyewitness interviews since 1970. As a former police officer in England for 23 years, his main interest in the John F. Kennedy assassination case has revolved around the Dallas Police Department, the Texas School Book Depository sixth floor crime scene, the alleged assassination rifle, and the manner of Oswald's identity line-ups were conducted. Seven new chapters and new photos include information on who found the rifle on the sixth floor, claims that the limousine driver shot the president and new witness interviews. These specialized aspects of the case are comprehensively covered in this book.
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At the Door of Memory
By Aubrey Rike & Colin McSween
While in Trauma Room 1, Aubrey Rike found himself at the center of an unequaled time in history as he assumed the impromptu undertaking of providing assistance to First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy and President Kennedy. Aubrey shares heartbreaking moments in time that became forever ingrained in his memory, one that came as an opportunity to offer kindness and caring to a slain President and his grieving widow. Now, he has now opened that door of memory and asked us to step through.
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Beyond the Fence Line
The Eyewitness Account of Ed Hoffman
By Casey J. Quinlan & Brian K. Edwards
On November 22, 1963, President John F. Kennedy was murdered in front of hundreds of people in Dealey Plaza. Ed Hoffman saw the man who fired the fatal shot that killed the President, and it was not Lee Harvey Oswald. His eyewitness account destroys the government's version of a lone gunman shooting from the Texas School Book Depository. Foreword by Jim Marrs.
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I Was Castro's Prisoner
(1968/2008 Paperback)
By John Martino
When John Martino died, his son, Dr. Edward Martino, began researching the events and persons that were so much a part of his father's life. Dr. Martino became familiar with the work of Larry Hancock, author of "Someone Would Have Talked", and in 2006 made the courageous decision to publicly identify himself and provide a series of remarks about his personal observations in Cuba with his father and of his father's life after his release from prison; including November 1963. Dr. Martino has provided permission to republish his father's book with the stipulation all proceeds are dedicated to JFK Lancer's scholarship fund. Foreword by Larry Hancock.
Jim Garrison
His Life & Times, The Early Years
(2008 Paperback)
By Joan Mellen
A biography of the former District Attorney of Orleans Parish, Louisiana from his 1922 birth in Iowa and service in World War II - he was among those assigned to Dachau Concentration Camp the day after its liberation - to his years confronting the corrupt politics of Louisiana. Jim Garrison would become the only public official ever to bring anyone before the bar of justice for the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. This is the story of the man who took on that task. It explores Garrison's populist and democratic values, and how he attempted to reform the critical political system of New Orleans in the 1960s, particularly the abuses of B-drinking and other crimes rampant in the French Quarter. There is also new information on Lee Oswald's return from Russia.
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Enemy of the Truth
(2012 Paperback)
By Sherry Fiester
In "Enemy of the Truth" Fiester utilizes various forensic disciplines to dispel assassination mythologies including simultaneous headshots, where the shooter for the fatal head shot was located, if the limousine stopped and more. No matter how credible unsubstantiated claims may appear at first glance, unless proven correct, they are still myths. While mysterious and convoluted claims concerning the Kennedy assassination may capture attention, the need for authentication cannot be allowed to fall by the wayside. Otherwise, the melodramatic and exaggerated message of the myth becomes the focus rather than forensically proven truths.
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The Baltimore Sun has a new Q&A online with Booker T to promote Sunday's WWE TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs pay-per-view. Below is an excerpt:
You've been a color commentator on SmackDown for nearly a year. Was it a tough transition going from being a full-time wrestler to commentating outside of the ropes?
It was really tough. I didn't think I was going to make it. But I've had a lot of help from the staff. … Those guys have really groomed me and helped me, but I've still got a lot of work to do. It's a lot of fun. I'm loving it. It's something I wanted to do for many, many years. It was a joke that back in the day that I always did commentary in the back when the guys were in the ring before me. I would be in the back doing it on the little monitor for the boys in the back.
But you'll be back in the ring on Sunday night for your first pay-per-view match in a few years. Are you excited to be back in the spotlight, and are you worried about ring rust?
I'm definitely worried about my ring rust. And I'm really not that excited about being in the ring. I'm going out and defending my manhood. That's a little more important than me being back in the ring. I was actually content with doing the commentary, but this issue with Cody Rhodes is getting bigger and bigger and the fans do want to see me go out there and perform.
What's your relationship with Cody away from the ring? You requested this match, right?
Dusty Rhodes [Cody's father] and I came up in the WCW era. Dusty said something to me a long time ago and I felt this about Cody actually. I did a Saturday show once and I was the first match out. I was a green kid and I went out and I wrestled and Dusty told me, 'They won't put you out first no more.' That right there told me a whole lot about how Dusty Rhodes felt about me and we became really close at that point. I was really close with [Cody's half-brother] Goldust, too. … And now you see the third generation, Cody Rhodes, the next kid. I really like what Cody has done in the past few years in the WWE. He has grown so much. But to actually go out there with Cody, it's going to be an honor and it's going to be great kicking his butt.
Is TLC a last hurrah for you? Or do you see yourself still wrestling for a while?
This is my last hurrah. I really understand that this is about the young guys like Cody Rhodes. It's about those guys taking it to the next level. But if I can help them make that transition to becoming superstars, future Hall of Famers, that's what I'm here for. But as for me wrestling full time, I can't see that happening. I've got twin babies and I'm content with this stage of life.
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- Governor Chafee's decision not to seek reelection was such a closely held secret, he did not tell his own cabinet until moments before he publicly announced his decision.
They learned about it from an email that went out at about the same time he began his 2 p.m. press conference outside the Division of Motor Vehicles, in Cranston.
It read: "Dear Directors,
"When I took office in 2011, Rhode Island had suffered through years of a recession that devastated the state's economy. Together, we have done the hard work and made the tough choices on which the Rhode Island recovery can and will be built. But there is still more work to do.
"The next fifteen months will bring more challenges and tough choices. It is important that I devote all the necessary time and energy to the task at hand. With that in mind, I have decided that I will not seek a second term as Governor.
"Being Governor is a full time job, as is campaigning for office. Rhode Island needs and deserves a Governor that will focus on what is best for the state.
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One of the most relevant metrics this past year has been the unemployment rate. The driving force behind the focus on the unemployment rate has been the slow road to recovery post the financial crisis in which the U.S. lost over 8 million jobs, as well as the Federal Reserve announcement that it is targeting an unemployment rate of 6.5 percent before raising interest rates. Since that target was announced the unemployment rate has garnered a lot of attention.
In the past month, there has been quite a bit of rhetoric regarding quantitative easing and whether or not the Fed will be tapering off asset purchases anytime soon. The lack of confidence in the Fed's easing of monetary policy coupled with an improved economic landscape hints at a possible slowdown in the pace of asset purchases. These factors could mean short-term rates are at a bottom, which leads to the question: Is it time to consider increasing floating-rate bonds, or floaters?
he Federal Reserve first began its asset purchase program in the fall of 2008 to combat the financial crisis. Almost five years later, with slow GDP growth, high unemployment, and non-present inflation, the Fed is well into its third purchase program. Some investors fear these actions will spark higher inflation. We believe this shouldn't be a concern — at least in the short run.
Four years of quantitative easing and an essentially zero percent target rate have certainly had an impact on the bond markets and corporate cash management. We saw the Fed's balance sheet balloon to over $3 trillion in January, the ten-year Treasury note hit an all-time low of 1.39 percent in July of last year, and U.S. corporate bond issuance had a record year with over $1.3 trillion in new issuance. Now that we are two months into 2013, it might be worthwhile to take a look at how this year is shaping up in terms of corporate bond issuance and what that means for corporate cash investment portfolios.
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What's Next for Cruise Ship Design? A Q&A with Expert and Quantum Consultant Tim McGill
June 11, 2013 | By Brittany Chrusciel | No Comments
Working for a partnership that designed casinos, Tim McGill first came into contact with Royal Caribbean International at a gaming panel in Las Vegas in 2005. The panel was held to help Royal Caribbean learn about state-of-the-art land-based gaming. From there, McGill went on to work with Royal Caribbean on its Oasis Class ships.
As part of his work consulting on Quantum of the Seas, McGill has helped develop top-of-the-line spaces, including Two70, a dining, activity and event space designed to accommodate casual diners looking for spectacular views or night owls looking to dance until dawn. Two70 combines architecture and audiovisual to create an engaging atmosphere.
Cruise Critic spoke with McGill about his experience working to create unique spaces onboard cruise ships and what the next thing in cruise ship design might look like.
Q: What is the major difference designing for at-sea versus land?
A: For one, a ship is moving, so construction details are more precise. Space is a premium thing on cruise ships, so designs are typically more compact than land-based projects. Vibrations on a ship can cause technical issues — light bulbs will actually unscrew themselves — so we make sure to use light bulbs that snap in, for example. As the ship is turning, things can shift, so something like a chandelier will need to be stiffly constructed. There are also different fire regulations onboard ships and specific materials used in construction that are registered with the International Marine Organization.
Q: What is the timeline for designing a cruise ship space as compared with a land-based client?
A: Collaboration begins early on with a cruise ship, given the participation from the shipyard. From the beginning, contractors are using their own engineers, turning design into reality. The only other place where this system is similar is in Japan; the master builder process is fairly unusual. With land-based architects, contractors are only brought in after the concept, design and development stages are complete. Gestation period for a large-scale mix-use retail, office or hotel project is about five years. Cruise ships move faster, taking about four years for the design of a brand-new ship.
Q: Have you ever worked on any cruise ship renovations, or only new ships?
A: We haven't worked on any retrofits yet; our work has been primarily featured on the Celebrity Solstice class.
Q: On the Web site for your firm, 5+Designs, it mentions a belief in design "tied to a true story of place." Is that why the walls in Two70, the new Quantum of the Seas venue, are made of glass?
A: The planning process for Quantum was about taking the ship to the next level of cruise ship design for Royal Caribbean. Moving from the largest cruise ships ever built, the Oasis of the Seas and Allure of the Seas, was similar to how Boeing reacted to Airbus 8380 (the largest commercial plane ever built) — they designed a more technically advanced plane with Dreamliner, focusing on composite materials, fuel efficiency and the quality of the passenger experience. In this respect, Quantum is aiming for an enriched guest experience. Two70 will be a shift towards transformational spaces that change over the length of a cruise. The venue has a very specific daytime use, with distinctive panoramas featuring the ship's wake — beautiful views of sea and sky and all — and at night, it becomes an entertainment place. It converts to dancing.
Q: What do you see as an emerging trend in cruise ship public spaces?
A: Integrating technology more and more into the design. Ships are becoming more and more interactive. It's a long-time trend of the cruise industry to aim for individualized experiences for passengers. This means added venues, more choices and options for customization (not sitting next to people you don't like in the dining rooms). Also, there will be a better transition between ship and port– between your experience onboard and the places you visit. I see a stronger connection between the ship and nature: more light, air and interaction with the water. Quantum offers such a variety of fun and active things to do (the iFly, bumper cars) that we'd never dream of before.
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Athletic Training
Successful completion of all components of the Athletic Training Major (including technical and ethical standards) meets the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education® (CAATE) requirements to sit for the Board of Certification® (BOC) examination to become a Certified Athletic Trainer® (ATC) after endorsement by the Program Director.
*The Athletic Training (AT) Profession will be moving the required degree from a bachelor's degree to a master's degree at all colleges and universities across the nation in the coming years. Any future change to Heidelberg's AT Program will not impact students entering the AT Program in 2016 or 2017.
Major Courses
47 semester hours of ATR & HSC plus 29 hours of allied courses.
- ATR 171 - Acute Care of Injury and Illness
- ATR 180 - Advanced Emergency Care
- ATR 213 - Anatomy for Orthopedic Assessment
- ATR 252 - Taping, Bracing, and Splinting Lab
- ATR 269 - Axial & Abdominal Evaluation and Diagnosis
- ATR 270 - Clinical Proficiencies I
- ATR 271 - Clinical Proficiencies II
- ATR 345 - Lower Extremity Orthopedic Examination and Diagnosis
- ATR 350 - Upper Extremity Orthopedic Examination and Diagnosis
- ATR 371 - Clinical Proficiencies III
- ATR 372 - Clinical Proficiencies IV
- ATR 381 - Therapeutic Modalities
- ATR 382 - Therapeutic Exercise
- ATR 389 - Principles of Strength and Conditioning
- ATR 470 - Clinical Proficiencies V
- ATR 471 - Clinical Proficiencies VI
- HSC 110 - Foundations of Professional Practice
- HSC 150 - Medical Terminology
- HSC 290 - Applied Pharmacology and Pathology
- HSC 425 - Healthcare Seminar
- HSC 477 - Kinesiology
- HSC 485 - Healthcare Administration
- HSC 487 - Exercise Physiology
- HSC 490 - Research Methods in Health Sciences
Allied Courses
- BIO 363 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I
- BIO 364 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II
- HPE 306 - Nutrition
- MTH 115 - Quantitative Reasoning
- MTH 210 - Elementary Statistics
- PSY 101 - General Psychology
- PSY 406 - Sport Psychology
- BIO 110 - Contemporary Biological Problems or 123 - Biology I
Students interested in entry into the Athletic Training Program (ATP) must:
- Complete the following course work at Heidelberg with a grade of "B-" or better:
HSC 110 Foundations of Professional Practice (Fall or Spring)
ATR 180 The Professional Rescuer (Spring Only - 2 credits)
ATR 171 Prevention of Athletic Injury and Illness (Fall OR Spring - 3 credits)
HSC 150 Medical Terminology (Spring Only - 1 credit)
BIO 110 Current Biological Problems (Fall OR Spring 3 credits)
(BIO 123 strongly recommended for students interested in further pursuing a degree in physical therapy or like health care professionals) (Fall)
- Complete a minimum of 75 minimum hours of observation (non-patient care) in the clinical athletic training setting under the supervision of a Heidelberg University ATP Faculty Preceptor. These hours do not count toward the required minimum 800 clock-hours for graduation for the ATP. Students will be formally evaluated at the completion of the observation hours.
- Successfully complete the Observation Proficiencies associated within ATR 180 in conjunction with the minimum 75 observation hours. The proficiencies should be submitted with the formal application to the ATP.
- Earn a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 during the application year.
- Demonstrate compliance with all of Heidelberg's ATP policies.
- Complete a formal interview with members of the ATP Selection Committee to assess the intellectual, social and technical skills of the candidate.
- Completion of Blood-Borne Pathogen Training prior to beginning any clinical observation hours with the ATP Clinical Coordinator and completion of Blood-Borne Pathogen Training provided by the Stoner Health Center (TBA Spring semester).
- Submission of three letters of recommendation using the form within the ATP Application (can be completed by any non-Heidelberg Athletic Training Faculty).
- Submission of the completed ATP Application that includes all general forms and medical forms information included therein.
- The completed ATP Application is DUE on or before APRIL 1st by noon to the ATP Director's Office. If APRIL 1st were to fall on a weekend, candidates need to make arrangements to turn the application in on the following Monday by noon.
- Admission to the Athletic Training Program is competitive and selective. Completion of the application standards does not guarantee admission into the ATP. Final admission into the program rests with the decision of the ATP Selection Committee. Enrollment in the ATP is typically limited to twelve per-academic year.
- The ATP Director reserves the right to institute an "Ability to Benefit Policy" in unique situations. This policy allows an AT candidate to be considered for entry into the ATP if:
- An AT candidate does not meet all ATP Application requirements because of some unusual and/or extenuating circumstances which may have potentially affected their application process.
- There are more than 12 qualified AT candidates that have completed the ATP Application, the ATP Director may admit more that 12 candidates if the ATP is able to maintain the required 8:1 students to faculty ratio.
ATP Clinical Education: The clinical education component of the Athletic Training Program (ATP) offers both on-campus and off-campus clinical education experiences. The educational experiences provide the athletic training students (ATS) an opportunity to progress from competency to proficiency in clinical skill work. These clinical skills are directly related to the profession of Athletic Training as outlined by the 4th Edition of the NATA Educational Competencies.
Students will be assigned by the Clinical Coordinator to be supervised by an Approved ATP Preceptor. Each student will be typically assigned to three different clinical rotations per academic calendar year. The clinical experiences are directly tied to the ATP Clinical Coursework (see below). The ATS will gain experience working in a variety of clinical settings and patient populations. The ATS will also gain practical clinical educational experiences that will provide direct and regular interactions with various physicians, certified athletic trainers, registered nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, chiropractors, paramedics, emergency medical technicians, and other relevant members of the sports medicine team.
Clinical Education Requirements:
- Adherence to all ATP Policies and Procedures, see the complete ATP Student Handbook at www.heidelberg.edu/academiclife/depts/athtraining/academics
- Under the direct supervision of a Heidelberg University ATP Preceptor at an ATP affiliate clinical site, ATP students will:
- Complete a minimum of 800 clinical hours in a variety of settings including but not limited to collegiate, high school, rehabilitation, general medical, and other settings as assigned by the Clinical Coordinator.
- Completion of 75 clinical observation hours as an Athletic Training Candidate as a requirement of the ATP application. NOTE: observation hours do not count toward the required minimum 800 clinical hours.
- Complete the six sequential clinical courses including ATR 270, ATR 271, ATR 371, ATR 372, ATR 470, and ATR 471
- The general medical rotation requirements are outlined in the AT Student Handbook and the clinical course syllabus for both ATR 270 and ATR 271
- Each clinical course reflects didactic instruction of clinical skills learned in previous semester of academic coursework
- Each clinical course has specific completion criteria and is appropriate to the ATS level within the ATP (See Item 3 below for more details)
- If a student does not successfully complete all of the requirements of their clinical course as outlined in each clinical course syllabus, the student will not be allowed to proceed to additional clinical or didactic ATR coursework which will result in the student needing to complete a(n) additional semester(s) at Heidelberg University beyond the traditional 4 year plan to complete the ATP.
- Enroll in Athletic Training Clinical Course appropriate to student level and successful completion at 80% of the overall course grade. Additional detail regarding the ATP Clinical Coursework can be found in the AT Student Handbook.


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The WWE was planning to use "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair in a prominent role last year until an incident at a "WWE 2K14" panel incident caused them to cut ties with him. According to PWS on March 11, the WWE is now applying for the trademark to "Ric Flair," making it look like he is on his way back for a more prominent role with the WWE.
The original incident was a panel of legends and current stars who talked about their WWE memories. Flair went off on a tangent, talking about everything from TNA Impact Wrestling to his own son's drug overdose death. After the event, Flair's upcoming role in the WWE as The Miz's manager was cancelled and host Jim Ross was released from the company.
Things appear to have worked out well for both men.
While Jim Ross has the number one ranked sports podcast in iTunes, Flair is now back on good terms with the WWE. He appeared first at the old school "WWE Monday Night Raw" and then showed up on a pre- and post-show "WWE Monday Night Raw" panel on the WWE Network. Most recently, he appeared alongside his daughter on an NXT television show on the WWE Network.
The trademark asks for the "Ric Flair" name for WWE to use for "entertainment services, namely wrestling exhibitions and performances by a professional wrestler and entertainer rendered live and through broadcast media namely, television and radio, and via the internet or commercial online service."
It is unclear how this will work for the WWE since Ric Flair has always owned the rights to his character's name.
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- WWE news: Buff Bagwell says John Cena is not a big star
- 'WWE Monday Night Raw': Undertaker returns plus 5 things to watch out for
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James Carville slammed the "inhumane, idiotic" critics who questioned the legitimacy of Hillary Clinton's recent head injury and said it was "duly noted" inside Clinton-land.
"What kind of human being is going to think like that with everything going on with concussions, head injuries? The fact the woman was dehydrated from the fact that she'd been overseas so much — I just don't know, and some of these people I know and I get along with," Carville said Friday in a CNN interview.
Read more: http://www.politico.com/story/2013/0...#ixzz2HAJFMLbJ
Jeez you would think we asked to have her put to sleep or something.


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Tokina 12-24mm f/4 AT-X 124 AF PRO DX II - £500
Tokina's 12-24mm Mark II lens is almost identical to the original, at least for Canon users. The only optical change is the new multi-coatings, reducing ghosting and flare. In the Nikon-fit version, the lens now has a built-in autofocus motor. It's quicker and slightly quieter than the old one, and means the lens will autofocus on Nikon bodies without built-in AF drives, such as the D3100 and D5100.
The shortest focal length of 12mm lags slightly behind most of the competition, but build quality is up to Tokina's typically high standards. Like the Sigma 10-20mm lens, the Tokina features a constant aperture throughout the zoom range, this time f/4 rather than f/3.5.
There's no full-time manual focus override, but the lens features a push-pull focus ring that slides forwards or backwards to engage auto or manual focus respectively. Our review sample proved very sharp at f/8 throughout the zoom range, though images were soft in the corners at f/4. At f/16 it's below average at 12mm, but very good at the middle and longest focal lengths.
Colour fringing proved less problematic with the Mark II lens than with the original model tested previously. Fringing was still clearly noticeable at the shortest focal length, but less so at longer focal lengths. Distortion is a little high at 12mm, but it diminishes towards the longer end of the zoom range, becoming negligible at 24mm.
Resolution sharpness test
Centre sharpness is consistently high at all focal lengths, especially the longest. As with other lenses sharpness drops towards the edge.
Fringing test
The Tokina lens consistently shows little sign of visible fringing at any focal length or at any point across the frame.
Distortion test
Barrel distortion is visible at 12mm. At 18mm there's slight barrelling and at 24mm slight pinch distortion, but these aren't visible.
Image test verdict
At all focal lengths the Tokina shows consistently negligible signs of fringing. The optic's centre sharpness was also strong and consistent.
Score: 3/5
Read our full Tokina 12-24mm f/4 AT-X 124 AF PRO DX II review


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Italy has the 5th highest tax wedge among the 34 OECD member countries in 2015, compared with the 6th highest position in 2014. The average single worker in Italy faced a tax wedge of 49.0% in 2015, compared with the OECD average of 35.9%.
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The tax burden in Italy declined by 0.3 percentage points from 43.9% to 43.6% in 2014. The corresponding figures for the OECD average were an increase of 0.2 percentage points from 34.2% to 34.4%.
Third Annual Conference on the theme of "Fiscal Policies and the Green Economy Transition: Generating Knowledge – Creating Impact" held at the University of Venice from 29 through 30 January 2015. The press release is available.
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The VAT revenues in Italy accounted for 13.8% of total tax revenue in 2012, below the OECD average of 19.5%.
Italy's policy of fiscal consolidation and growth-friendly structural reforms has substantially improved its economic prospects, but the adverse sentiment that the country has faced in the sovereign bond market over the past years has deep roots.
Compulsory school education in Italy produces poor results in terms of 15-year-olds' performance on PISA tests, compared with other OECD countries, despite a relatively high level of expenditure, as discussed in this working paper.
Italy has launched itself in the federalist direction by decentralising spending, regulatory and tax powers in the late 1990s and reinforcing growing lower level responsibilities with a constitutional reform in 2001, as discussed in this working paper.
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I spent last Sunday afternoon in the new Aviva Stadium watching Ireland take on France in the Six Nations. It was actually the first Six Nations match to be played in the new stadium, and for any of you that have yet to visit the Aviva it's an amazing place to watch a live match. It was a close call throughout the game but unfortunately Ireland were beaten in the end which may hinder their hopes at winning the Six Nations title.
This weekend is another busy one in the Magners league with all four provinces playing matches over the next two days. Connacht, Ulster and Munster are all playing tonight with Connacht at home in the Galway Sportsground against the Glasgow Warriors, Ulster are playing away in Wales against the Llanelli Scarlets and Munster take on Edinburgh in Thomond Park. Tomorrow Leinster will also travel to Wales to take on the Cardiff Blues at Cardiff City Stadium. As the Carlton Hotel Galway City are the hospitality sponsors of Connacht they actually hosted their rival team the Glasgow Warriors for a few days in preparation for their match tonight. I won't make it to any of the matches myself this weekend but I'm hoping to catch the highlights of all games and I would like to wish them all the best of luck. One match I will hopefully make it to this weekend is the Newstalk Towns Cup in North Kildare RFC. The Carlton Group sponsor North Kildare Rugby Club so I'll be there to cheer them on in their match against West Offaly. It promises to be a good game as both teams are strong competitors and I'd like to wish North Kildare the best of luck and hopefully they'll be victorious on the day!
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- 2 packages (one 16 ounces, one 12 ounces) frozen corn, thawed
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- 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- In a 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker, combine all ingredients. Cook, covered, on low 3 to 3-1/2 hours or until cheese is melted and corn is tender. Stir just before serving. Yield: 9 servings.
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Sophomore (2013): Played in 19 matches on the season, starting at Nebraska-Omaha... recorded her only goal at UNO... had nine shot attempts, with five on goal...had two shots at UNO, with one each against South Dakota, New Mexico State, Idaho State, Portland, Utah State, Fresno State and Air Force... recorded 525 minutes throughout the season.
Freshman (2012): Played in 14 games during the season ... recorded two goals for the year, one against E. Washington and the other against Washington State for a total of four points ... had three shot attempts during the year, including two on goal ... shots came against E. Washington, Washington State and N. Colorado ... tallied 434 minutes during the year.
High School: Member of Bishop McNally's Provincial Championships in 2009 and 2010, with both teams also placing third at the Canadian nationals ... helped lead both squads to Calgary High School City Championships ... also ran track, setting two provincial records in the 800- and 1,000-meters ... played club soccer for Foothills Athletics in Calgary ... in 2009, helped lead Foothills to a Canadian National Championship.
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Whistle-blower Edward Snowden aka Edward Joseph Snowden will have his true story told in an upcoming movie. The Guardian reports today that director Oliver Stone has bought the rights to the true story and plans to adapt it to film. The movie will be based on the book "The Snowden Files: The Inside Story of the World's Most Wanted Man" by Luke Harding, a journalist for The Guardian.
Ed Snowden's story became a media sensation in 2013 after he leaked highly sensitive, classified documents related to his work as a (NSA) National Security Agency contractor. Snowden was criticized for his disclosure of classified information that he obtained through authorized access regarding top secret surveillance programs that the U.S. government has in place, such as the PRISM program which tracks cell phones, computer and social media communications. Edward Snowden's breech is said to be one of the biggest leaks in United States history.
When the story first broke in June 2013, President Barack Obama did not make any comment regarding Edward Snowden's role in the leaks when questioned by reporters. But, Shawn Turner, Director of Public Affairs for the Office of the Director of National Intelligence in Washington, stated that the department was aware of the reports regarding Snowden, and that the matter had been referred to the Department of Justice for review. In a statement issued to CNN, Turner further stated that any person with security clearance understands fully that they are obligated to follow the law.
The film will trace Edward Snowden's steps from the moment he leaves his high- paying job in Hawaii to his hiding in Hong Kong and exposing the government's troubling surveillance secrets to a reporter. The movie will also portray the backlash from the White House and from the public, ultimately leading Snowden to seek asylum. Oliver Stone considers Edward Snowden to be a hero and will use The Guardian reporter Luke Harding's timeline of events to frame the movie. Filming is set to begin later this year, according to Variety.


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The official Japanese website for "Hyrule Warriors" was updated Sunday with a huge new batch of screenshots for the upcoming Wii U title. Link, Zelda and Imp are all featured in the latest images along with some new areas for "The Legend of Zelda" and "Dynasty Warriors" mash-up.
Zelda was introduced as a playable character in "Hyrule Warriors" along with Midna during E3 last week. Both join Link and Impa in Tecmo Koei's signature hack and slash action gameplay against huge numbers of enemies on the screen.
The screenshots show many of the weapons, abilities and items that can be used to attack in "Hyrule Warriors." Zelda, for instance, uses both a sword and a magical bow and arrow. Others show the use of whirlwind / tornado attacks, large area attacks and the use of the series' signature bombs.
"Hyrule Warriors" is a single-player game but will support local co-op for two players as well thanks to the Wii U's Gamepad. One player will be able to use the TV and the other the screen on the Gamepad. Tecmo Koei explained that this decision allowed them to avoid the usual space restrictions that come with split-screen gaming.
In "Hyrule Warriors," Link starts as a Hylian soldier-in-training when Princess Zelda is kidnapped by the witch, Shea. While normally a good character, Shea is in love with Link and becomes jealous of his and Zelda's relationship. She sends her henchmen Wizro and Valga along with a huge army to attack Hyrule, which sends Link, Impa and other characters out on the battlefield to defend it and restore balance to the land.
"The Legend of Zelda" creator Eiji Aonuma is supervising the development of "Hyrule Warriors" while Tecmo Koei leads. Aonuma has expressed interest in shaking up the "Zelda" franchise formula and an action-based "Dynasty Warriors" spin would certainly do that.
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When I started to realise about Cinema, I was already given birth by Architecture. I remember how my filmmaking-advisor stumbled upon my answer at our first meeting –when he asked me what I studied before, I said Architecture. He said, no way. I said, ya ya. Then he, whom also had gone the same path as mine, enthusiastically told me how easy it was to understand Cinema if had known the 'A' discipline before. (Both our names begin with 'A'; what an Agony). Go on, I listened. He then talked about his ex-wife who was also an "architect-turned-to-filmmaker", also this, this, that, he continued. After this small talk he mentioned all the names I could only nod to: Antonioni, Alexander Kluge, Andrei Tarkovsky. These, he said, were the film-directors I should immediately watch to see how inseparable these two disciplines were. I watched, staggered, and couldn't see a thing. Architecture, the asphalt. Cinema, the celluloid. Maybe they were closer to themselves than to one another. But this was somehow, false.


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The brand of basketball being played at Matthew Knight Arena right now hasn't been seen around these parts in some time.
This — Oregon's 113-86 win Tuesday over Portland, on the heels of Saturday's record-setting opener — is "The System" as it was meant to be played under Paul Westhead. It took five seasons, but it appears the UO women's basketball team finally fits the mold envisioned for the Ducks when Westhead was hired.
To fifth-year senior Laura Stanulis, the only comparison is her true freshman year, when Taylor Lilley and Micaela Cocks shot the Ducks to their only winning season yet under Westhead. The next year, Ariel Thomas arrived. She's now a senior, too, and getting her first taste of what a deep, balanced team can do in Westhead's uptempo style.
"Better late than never," Thomas said with a wide smile Tuesday night.
The Ducks played the Pilots some 47 weeks after losing at Portland in the nonconference season last year. That night, Oregon had 49 points, 53 field-goal attempts and 10 shots from the free-throw line; on Tuesday, the Ducks had 51 points by halftime, finishing with 76 shots from the floor and 43 from the free-throw line.
Playing Westhead's "speed game" effectively is creating more possessions, more shots and more points.
It also means more stamina. Last season, the Ducks trailed to Portland 45-35 at the half, despite shooting 44.4 percent, but then scored just 14 points after halftime. On Tuesday, Oregon shot 40 percent and had 11 turnovers in the first half, then improved to 51.2-percent shooting with only four turnovers after halftime.
"Tonight was the perfect example of 'The System,'" Stanulis said. "It might be close at the beginning" — Portland led 19-14 at one point — "but we showed that if you keep running and running, in the last 10 minutes they're going to crack."
The fun part? Westhead said his own team's conditioning isn't yet up to par, though it was better than Portland's on Tuesday.
"The good news is, they were tired and didn't crack," Westhead said of his team. "And that has happened in the past — we're trying to run teams out, and all of a sudden we're the ones getting run out."
The Ducks played so fast, they were able to survive foul trouble for four of five starters. And they won despite allowing 20 offensive rebounds, a number that would have been crushing for Westhead's teams of the last few years.
"They got what they got," sophomore Jillian Alleyne said, "and we still came out with the win."
Alleyne's development was huge in that. Oregon's most productive player as a freshman last season, Alleyne has raised her game as a sophomore. It's not just that she accumulates points and rebounds now, it's that she does it in a timely fashion — Alleyne scored eight straight to give the Ducks the lead for good at 25-21, and she scored in the second half after the Pilots closed within 10 at 74-64, their smallest deficit after halftime.
And unlike last season, the Ducks have perimeter scorers — notably newcomers Katelyn Loper and Chrishae Rowe — to complement Alleyne. Oregon shot 26.5 percent from three-point range in 2012-13, and is at 41.7 percent through two games this season; the Ducks' 30 three-pointers are one-sixth of last season's total, in just two games.
"There's that outside-inside yin and yang that's really hard to defend," Westhead said.
There are just plain more bodies, too. Injuries have crippled the Ducks the past three seasons, particularly at point guard, given Nia Jackson's knee problems two and three years ago, and knee injuries to Lexi Petersen and Stanulis last year. In 2012-13, Oregon had just six healthy scholarship players during one stretch of games.
Now, the Ducks are three deep at the point with Thomas, Stanulis and freshman Drea Toler. And they've scored 244 points in two games with Petersen still on the bench, arguably their best offensive player still a few games away from returning from last year's knee surgery.
Thus, when Westhead exhorts his team to play faster, Thomas said, "we can actually look at him and go, 'You're right, it's not fast enough.' Compared with last year, when we'd be like, 'We're trying as hard as we can.'"
"It's exciting," Thomas continued. "I think the fans are going to enjoy it. I really do believe we're going to surprise a lot of people."
The improvements this year aren't just related to personnel though, Stanulis said. The veterans have learned from the frustrations of previous years, and aren't eager to repeat them.
"We've definitely started over and bought into the system," Stanulis said. "Everyone's running, everyone's buying in.
"It's very refreshing. I'm just excited to see where it takes us this season."


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AUBURN, Ala. - The Bethune-Cookman Wildcats (22-28) fell to the Auburn Tigers (26-23) in the final midweek contest of the 2014 regular season, 9-1, Tuesday night at Plainsman Park.
The Wildcats claimed an early lead over the Tigers, as right fielder placed a one-out single in right center field in the third, later scoring from second on center fielder Eros Modena's two-out single to left field, making his first appearance since incurring an injury in the April 19 contest at North Carolina A&T.
However, the Tigers countered with three big-hitting innings to take command of the game, putting up four, three and two runs from the fourth to sixth innings, respectively, to claim a 9-1 advantage.
Relievers Logan Blum and Byron Ferguson combined for a pair of innings to hold the Tigers at bay in the seventh and eighth, with neither allowing a hit.
Starter Gabriel Hernandez (1-3) takes the loss for the Wildcats, allowing four runs in three and two-thirds innings. For the Tigers, starter Daniel Koger (2-0) earned the win, pitching six innings with four strikeouts.
Left fielder Bryant Munoz went 2-for-3 to lead the Wildcats at the plate, while Modena was 1-for-3 with an RBI.
The Wildcats head out early on Wednesday as the long road swing continues on the west coast, traveling to Seattle for a three-game matchup with the University of Washington, running Thursday (May 8) to Saturday (May 10) at Husky Ballpark.
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Although the Boston Red Sox's 7-1 defeat at the hands of the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday represented their 14th defeat of the season out of 26 games, making losing a routine outcome for the club, at least the Red Sox are continuing to make losing feel fresh, thus avoiding any sort of boredom that could creep into watching them. Now those watching the Red Sox will need to remain riveted to the field of play in order not to miss witnessing the latest permutation of losing that the team will suffer.
Unlike several of their previous defeats where the Red Sox fell behind by a large margin early and had to overcome the deep hold their own mistakes landed them in, on Sunday, it was the Red Sox who struck first. In the second inning of the contest, the Red Sox hitters used three straight singles to score the first run of the game. It was the last time the Red Sox hitters would do any sort of significant striking as they finished with a woeful hitting line of .182 BA/.206 OBP/.212 SLG/.191 wOBA as they were almost completely shut down by the pitching of Blue Jays hurlers R.A. Dickey, Steve Delabar, and Esmil Rogers.
The Red Sox's 1-0 lead was short-lived, however, as the Blue Jays immediately answered in the bottom of the second inning with a solo home run courtesy of Brett Lawrie. From that point, the Blue Jays never held a win expectancy lower than 50.0 percent and it tipped over the 50.0 percent threshold for good in the third inning when the Blue Jays pushed across their second run after Melky Cabrera drove in Josh Thole with a double.
Just in case the Red Sox had any thought of mounting a comeback, the Blue Jays added two runs in the seventh inning and three more in the eighth inning, accomplishing the feat of scoring at least one run while each of the three pitchers the Red Sox used were on the mound; Burke Badenhop was not charged with an earned run, but he allowed one of the baserunners he inherited from Andrew Miller to score.
For the Red Sox it was a complete defeat, with almost every single player who participated in the game contributing to the loss; only Xander Bogaerts and Will Middlebrooks posted positive win probabilities due to their production at the plate. With the season only 16.0 percent over, the Red Sox have plenty of time to right the ship, but they had better start turning things around in a hurry if they do not want to turn their routine of losing into a habit.


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Aziz Ansari's ten-show run takes a pause on Saturday night as the legendary Queen of Mean herself, Lisa Lampanelli, headlines Boston's The Wilbur with two shows on May 3, at 7:00 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. Lampanelli, who just announced her split from husband Jimmy Cannizzaro, simply hasn't slowed down since losing 100 pounds in 2012.
The legendary comedian, whom Jim Carrey heralded as "more than a standup – a standout," began her rise to the top in 2002 after being the only female comedian invited to lampoon Chevy Chase on the New York Friars' Club Roast on Comedy Central. Securing her place as the "Queen of the Roast", Lampanelli went on to dole out her brand of scathing wit in roasting Pam Anderson, Jeff Foxworthy, William Shatner, Flava Flav and David Hasselhoff – eventually landing her the prestigious honor of being the Roastmaster for the Comedy Central roast of Larry the Cable Guy.
With several largely successful specials under her constantly-shrinking belt, Lampanelli became a household name in 2012 after her appearance on the fifth installment of NBC's "Celebrity Apprentice", giving the network an incredible ratings jump. Known for saying things that most people are afraid to think, Lisa Lampanelli's raunchy, gut-busting performances are wildly popular at theaters across the U.S. and Canada, and she is very much looking forward to her appearances in Boston.
"You know, I always found that the people of Boston are really hardcore. I love cities where the people are really hardcore like Boston, Philly, New York. They're not wimps," Lampanelli recently told the Boston Comedy Scene Examiner. "They stand up for what they believe in. They're vocal. They're loud. They get it. They're in on the joke. I've always have a really good response comedy-wise in Boston. I don't think I've ever had a show there where it was like, 'Awe, man. That was lame.' In fact, Boston, even when I was playing clubs, was one of my best markets. So, yeah, I love it, and I just love the town itself. It's so beautiful, and it's so clean. It's sort of like a nice New York."
The equal-opportunity offender has seen her fair share of changes lately, all of which she credits with adding fuel to her already brightly-burning fire. In addition to her stand up, she also has a Broadway production in the works for later this fall.
"It's a different side from what I'm doing now. It's autobiographical. We're securing a title for Broadway in the fall, so I've been trying it out all over the country. While it's still really funny, it has a story line," Lampanelli describes. "We talk about my struggle with food and men and body image and all that stuff, so it's a little more scripted but it's definitely just as funny. Again, I don't know if that's going to be coming to Boston, but I'm going to tour it probably a year from now."
Lampanelli has also been discovering how her recent life changes have affected her material.
"It almost seems like now that I've got my weight under control and I've got my life a little more together, the angrier I get because the hungrier I am. So I'll probably be bringing the top level of insult comedy that I have to the stage in Boston because I've been really working on so much other stuff that when it's time to hit the stage and do stand-up, that's when all the craziness and the anger comes out," Lampanelli tells the BCSE. "People seem to really like that. My fans are that nuts and enjoy that kind of thing. They can expect the new crazy, skinny, hungry Lisa Lampanelli."
Don't miss out on your chance to see comedy's favorite Queen of Mean, Lisa Lampanelli, as she headlines two shows at The Wilbur on Saturday, May 3 at 7:00 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. Tickets are $42-$62 and can be purchased online or at The Wilbur box office. The Wilbur is located at 246 Tremont Street in the heart of Boston's historic Theatre District.


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College sports is completely changing before the eyes of sports fans throughout the country. Last week, the NCAA Division I board of directors approved a governance model to give the Power 5 conferences (the SEC, Big Ten, Big 12, PAC 12, and the ACC) autonomy. This is the first step in a process that could pave the way for FBS athletes to make "cost-of-attendance money," among other reforms. Days after that decision by the NCAA, federal judge Claudia Wilken ruled that the NCAA can't stop college football and basketball players from selling the rights to their names and likenesses, opening the way to athletes to get payouts once their college careers are over. The amount of legal action and terminology going on between the NCAA and former UCLA basketball star Ed O'Bannon and 19 others in a lawsuit that challenged the NCAA's regulation of college athletics on antitrust grounds can make even the most intelligent sports fan confused about what it all means for the future of college sports. Here is an important breakdown of what the ruling against the NCAA means with assistance from ESPN legal analyst Lester Munson and Sports Illustrated journalist Andy Staples:
-The college athletes and players succeeded in being able to collect money for their abilities but less money than they originally wanted. The payment authorized by Judge Wilken in the formal injunction is capped at $5,000 per athlete per year of competition. This would essentially limit the maximum for a college athlete to getting a deferred compensation of $25,000 over a five-year career. This is far less than O'Bannon and the NCAA athletes were pursuing, which was estimated to be potentially hundreds of thousands of dollars for each athlete over of the course of their respective careers.
- Judge Claudia Wilken didn't completely strip the NCAA of its ability to limit athletes in terms of their likenesses. In other words, she didn't ban the NCAA from creating any rules that ban athletes from selling their name, image and likeness rights individually. This means that the NCAA and the universities retain some power over athletes with likenesses and images.
-The NCAA's claim about amateurism in terms of college athletes has been destroyed. Although a significant part of the sports public chuckled at the notion of college sports as a multi-billion dollar business as amateurism, the NCAA has strongly defended that notion. Judge Wilken rejected the NCAA's assertion that its restraints on payments to college athletes were justified as part of a commitment to amateurism.
Obviously, this is far from over from both the NCAA's and college athletes' standpoint. But considerable change has occurred and the NCAA must prepare to battle more than the O'Bannon case. The future of college sports is very cloudy and it is unclear when the weather will clear up anytime soon.


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Taylor Swift released her new music video for "Shake It Off" on Monday and has since been met with criticism over some of the images that it contains. On Monday, soon after the video was released, a rapper by the name of Earl Sweatshirt took to Twitter to call the video out and to claim it contains racial stereotypes that are "inherently offensive and ultimately harmful." Please note that Earl Sweatshirt admits that he never even watched it.
In the silly and somewhat campy music video, Taylor Swift and friends can be seen dancing several different styles including modern, ballet and hip hop. The song pokes fun at what people have said about Swift, including that she has "nothing in her brain" and that she "goes on too many dates." The whole message of the video "Shake It Off" is that she really doesn't care what they think.
Enter Earl Sweatshirt, who without watching the video, was offended. He made three consecutive posts to Twitter that read:
haven't watched the taylor swift video and I don't need to watch it to tell you that it's inherently offensive and ultimately harmful
perpetuating black stereotypes to the same demographic of white girls who hide their prejudice by proclaiming their love of the culture
for instance, those of you who are afraid of black people but love that in 2014 it's ok for you to be trill or twerk or say n****
In the video, Taylor Swift does have a very small segment where she raps. It is literally twenty seconds long and that's only if you count the part where she is speaking and not rapping at all. If the twerking in the video is racially offensive, then why is no one talking about Miley Cyrus?
It is really unclear which part of the video is so offensive or racially harmful. After polling several sources and asking their opinions of the video, no one was able to pinpoint any part of the video that should be insulting to anyone. Well, except for a select few who critiqued Taylor Swift's overall singing and dancing abilities. Again though, that had nothing to do with the racial aspect purported by Earl Sweatshirt.
So that begs the question: What is offensive or racially harmful? Could it be claiming that a video that one has not seen to be harmful actually be harmful in itself? It certainly has raised the eyebrows of several journalists and has gained Mr. Sweatshirt about three seconds of attention. In a time where racial tensions are starting to peak at civil rights era levels and when real issues of racism and discrimination are taking place, is it really fair to skewer a recording artist for something that possibly isn't even the case and without even doing some research?
Check out the music video for Taylor Swift's "Shake It Off" and let us know what you think. Be sure to actually watch it all the way through though.


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Friedrich August von Hayek
Born: 8 May 1899, Vienna, Austria
Died: 23 March 1992, Freiburg, Germany
Prize motivation: "for their pioneering work in the theory of money and economic fluctuations and for their penetrating analysis of the interdependence of economic, social and institutional phenomena"
Field: institutional economics, macroeconomics
Contribution: Research on the interrelations between economic, social and political processes.
Prize share: 1/2
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Ed. note: This article has been republished with permission from Logodesignlove.com.
Logo design should not be approached with the goal of filling that
blank spot on the top of your letterhead. It is not the time to
recklessly do something trendy and cool. Most importantly, it is not
about getting a task off your to-do list so you can move on to selling
widgets to your customers.
The logo design process should provide value far beyond the delivery
of a symbol.
Many logos however are being sold simply as a graphic. Crowdsourcing
and online logo warehouses make the purchase quick and easy with little
need for any true understanding. Both the client and "designer" are
released from investing in developing a deep understanding of brand,
strategy, marketing and design principles.
By removing the requirement of understanding, logos can be sold as if
they themselves are widgets with plug-and-play compatibility — a
generic product that can be applied to whoever wants it.
Logo design should always be considered as part of a larger brand
strategy. It is an opportunity to develop cohesive and consistent
messaging tailored to a specific set of customers. To accomplish this
requires customization, knowledge and skill. It demands that design is
viewed as a service and not a product. It requires strategy.
Without a complete and well thought out strategy, you can't
successfully influence where a company is heading. A bank won't hand
money to a company that operates without a strategy, and, over time,
neither will customers. They will choose to buy from a company with a
solid strategy, a consistent message, and a defined direction — one with
a strong brand.
While a graphic designer can help with the nurturing, a logo alone is
not the solution to developing a strong brand. This strength can only
come from understanding. The company must understand their business,
competition, market space, preferences, trends, strengths, weaknesses,
and most importantly why customers should care about them.
Understanding goes the other way, too. If their customers can't
understand what it is that makes the company unique and why they should
care, then they cannot develop a connection. No connection, no strength.
One of the greatest values a graphic designer can provide is the
ability to successfully translate this understanding into a visual
Online logo warehouses and crowdsourcing put the onus on the client
to ask the right questions, to validate the answers, and to translate
that information into the selection of a graphic. In doing so, they
remove the most critical part of any identity project — the focus on
developing an understanding.
A graphic designer must provide a bridge of understanding between a
company and its audience. They must ask the right questions, pushing the
client for authenticity. They must then validate the responses, making
sure there are no gaps in understanding or differences in thinking. They
must provide direction and guidance built on strategy.
Logo sweatshops and crowdsourcing websites pretend this "little
detail" has no value. They thrive on clients believing a logo is only
meant to fill an empty space.
No. You need an identity built on understanding, and the cornerstone
for that is a logo. At the end of the logo design process you want:
1. A Creative Brief. A document derived from answers to hard
questions. Developing the creative brief is vital to solidifying
direction, objectives, audience and tone. In almost all cases, this is
not an easy document to create.
2. A Partner. The designer should become part of your team. They
should be available to provide support and advice throughout the project
and into the future. As a partner, they must remain aware of your
evolving brand and how best to leverage it.
3. A Logo. The obvious deliverable, the logo is part of a larger
branding strategy and must meet all technical and creative requirements
for the foreseeable future.
4. A Roadmap. You need to be armed with a strong sense of where the
visual brand is heading and how it integrates with your marketing plans.
At a minimum, this may be in the form of guidelines for the use of
color, fonts and the logo itself, but often involves mock-ups of the
brand in action.
Yes, but you receive better value. Hiring a graphic designer ensures
there is a solid foundation for your visual brand built on
understanding. This is certainly worth more than a graphic that looks
cool but leaves you floating with a hollow and unauthentic reflection of
your brand.
The most loved brands, the ones that last, are authentic. They are
not a cheap veneer that peels away over time. Authenticity requires
understanding. Understanding requires experience. Experience requires
time. Time costs money.
Logo design and branding are not about getting an item off your to-do
list. It is an ongoing exercise in fostering understanding and there is
no $99 solution for that.
About the Author: Steve Zelle is a designer and brand identity consultant based in Ottawa, Canada. He operates as idApostle and runs Processed Identity, a blog dedicated to the creative process of logo and brand design.
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The U.S. Department of the Interior's use of crowdsourcing is simply the most recent highly visible example of an increasingly common practice. AIGA executive director Richard Grefé responds and advises next steps.
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AIGA maintains its position against speculative work while recognizing that the decision on whether to take the risks of speculative work is up to individual designers.
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Executive director Richard Grefé shares AIGA's letter responding to the NEA's RFP for a new Art Works logo.
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Spec work is a perennial issue for designers, and AIGA has long held a position against it. Richard Grefé explains why.
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Portland-based designers The Original Manufacturing Company (OMFGCO) reinvent what a sports bar could be.
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Design is increasingly recognized as a powerful approach to crafting more effective public services. MindLab, a studio inside the Danish government, assists senior decision-makers in designing better solutions to complex public problems, using methods such as ethnography, user journeys, system maps, service prototypes and design games.
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Treadmill While You Work
makers of the "Workstation" have combined the desk and the treadmill. Could it be the perfect workplace-exercise contraption? Rob Lever of the AFP reports:
The device allows people to work on their computers while walking on a treadmill at a slow speed of up to three kilometers (two miles) per hour, enabling small amounts of movement that supporters say have the potential to reap big health benefits.Yeah, I'm not that coordinated. If I tried to type and walk at the same time the outcome would not be pretty—or legible.
The product made by Details, a unit of Michigan-based office furniture maker Steelcase, is selling 30 to 40 units per week, according to company president Bud Klipa.
"The reaction has been overwhelmingly positive, we have numerous repeat customers," Klipa told AFP.
Products and services such as these are part of the future workplace in America and elsewhere as companies try to battle obesity and cap medical costs, according to John Challenger, chief executive of the consultancy Challenger Gray & Christmas.
"Companies are recognizing they have to find a way to get control of their health care costs," Challenger said.


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1. Save lives by reducing wrong-way accidents
Rhode Island is deploying ITS devices to reduce incidents of wrong-way driving in urban areas. The Rhode Island State Police department reports that wrong-way driving incidents happen up to twice a week, sometimes daily. Several highways in the state have diamond ramp patterns where the on- and off-ramps are next to one another. ITS devices would detect vehicles entering the highway via off-ramps, and flash two wrong-way signs to alert the driver of the error.
If the driver continues past those signs, state police would be notified automatically. Warnings would also be posted on large overhead digital signs mounted across state highways. ITS solutions are also being deployed by Departments of Transportation (DOTs) to monitor traffic patterns continuously, allowing personnel who monitor to dispatch the proper equipment needed by first responders. They can also notify law enforcement and other emergency teams when needed.
2. Deliver relevant messages
ITS provides the data behind "travel time" signs. Using ITS, public sector agencies can translate traffic slowdowns into text-based messages for use in smartphone services and on roadway signs. ITS solutions are also being tied to overhead message signs that will alert travelers as they approach accidents or other incidents in order to give drivers time to opt for alternate routes to avoid difficult areas.
3. Increase transparency and accountability
Public sector transportation departments must justify roadway improvements and show how each improvement achieves its desired results. DOTs are under pressure to provide data measuring the performance of roadways, help streamline transportation operations, and improve constituent services.
ITS devices are helping DOTs deliver real-time, predictive, and historical traffic information, along with real-time incident updates and weather alerts via smartphone services and roadway signs. Using real-time, predictive, and historical traffic information, DOT officials gain the data needed to identify, model, and evaluate the effectiveness of transportation improvement projects.
4. Transport more goods more safely
Telematics and Electronic On-Board Recorders (EOBRs) are transforming trucking by using intelligent systems to collect data and communicate in real time to ensure groceries arrive unspoiled, drivers are less fatigued, and highways are safer. EOBRs track driving hours, fuel-efficiency factors, location, and even events such as hard braking or the activation of a truck's trailer roll stability controls.
These data points are communicated in real time to the company by satellite or cell tower, and used to help drivers make decisions en route. The future of telematics lies in cross-referencing real-time driver data with weather, parking availability, and traffic delay information, which can all then be relayed to the driver to help avoid long delays or exceed maximum driving hours.
5. Improve safety, reduce driver fatigue
The US Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration will soon require all carriers to install EOBRs in vehicles to track vehicle status and the number of hours a driver has been on the road. Proponents say the devices will improve trucking safety. Three million truckers today still use paper log books, although it's widely acknowledged that information in driver log books is often less than truthful. EOBR devices will help improve safety and prevent driver fatigue.
6. Generate revenue for local government services
By understanding expected traffic conditions for every hour of every day, government agencies gain the insight needed to align toll charges with traffic volumes based on a thorough understanding of traffic patterns in any specific regional area.
7. Get into the (population) flow
Information about how populations travel from one point to another is emerging as a powerful tool for building smarter cities and creating better customer relationships. Detailed knowledge about origins and routes can help private and public sector organizations gain new insights into the daily actions of customers and constituents.
These insights would be nearly impossible to decipher using other methods. Such knowledge forms the foundation of "population analytics," which promises to transform everything from road planning and event management to retail strategies and financial forecasting.
8. Assess property locations using actual drive-time information
In real estate, ITS systems are being used to help home buyers and real estate agents assess properties based on actual drive times to and from home and work, based on traffic conditions at any given time of day. This is important because the amount of traffic congestion in 2013 grew 6% from 2012, according to traffic data firm Inrix. Optimizing roadways using technology and analytics is considered key to relieving congestion throughout many urban areas.
9. Deliver intrinsically valuable content
Using ITS, media and entertainment broadcasters can deliver highly targeted information to consumers by using high-quality, localized real-time ITS traffic information, weather and incident alerts, and traffic forecasts.
10. Implement mobile communications to assist drivers
Automakers are aligning with mobile computing technology companies to deliver in-car communications tools to aid drivers. From these partnerships, emerging mobile tech solutions have the potential to reinvent automobiles and help reduce global driving gridlock via the advent of accident-preventing car-to-car communication, autonomous driving, mobile software for parking assistance, and other technologies expected to alter the driving landscape fundamentally.
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