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In the investing world, boring businesses don't get much attention. The financial media obsesses over the next hot stock, preferring to ignore the seemingly sleepy companies that generate reliable profits year after year. Some of the high-quality companies that fly under the radar are pure industrials, such as Emerson Electric (NYSE:EMR), Dover (NYSE:DOV), and Illinois Tool Works (NYSE:ITW).
Emerson Electric, Dover, and Illinois Tool Works make products that are relied upon to build and maintain the country's infrastructure. Their businesses are almost a societal necessity, and yet, they don't get much attention. All they do is operate sound businesses and reward their shareholders with strong profits and dividend increases. It's time these three high-quality industrials get some love.
Slow and steady wins the race
In bull markets, financial pundits ignore slow-and-steady types of companies in the search for high-growth stocks. But strong companies in the industrial sector continue to prove their worth. That's because their products are so important to the economy and are crucial to several major markets, which include; automotive, energy, and housing.
This is evident in the strong growth of their underlying businesses. Emerson racked up record operating cash flow last year of $3.6 billion, which represented a 20% increase from the year before. Free cash flow grew 24%, which was also a record. Dover increased revenue and earnings by 8% and 19%, respectively, last year. Meanwhile, Illinois Tool Works generated $2.2 billion in free cash flow along with 13% earnings growth.
Much of this success is due to their continuing penetration into new markets. Emerson, Dover, and Illinois Tool Works are busy building out their businesses in international markets, particularly in underdeveloped nations. The emerging markets are becoming a bigger part of their businesses, which stands to reason since emerging-market growth outpaces growth in developed markets like North America.
For instance, Emerson's sales growth was flat in the United States last year, while sales in Latin America grew 11% and revenue in its Middle East and Africa segment rose 13%. Dover expects to continue reaping benefits from geographic expansion in its energy business this year, which is why management projects 5%-6% revenue growth in 2014. And, Illinois Tool Works showed strong growth in emerging markets in the fourth quarter. Its 10% organic sales growth in China and 15% growth in South America far outpaced its 3% revenue growth in North America.
The proof is in the pudding
As an indicator of their reliable success over many years, these so-called boring industrials hold some of the most striking and impressive track records of rewarding shareholders. Each of them has paid uninterrupted quarterly dividends for decades. Some have actually managed to increase their dividends each and every year, no matter the condition of the economy.
Emerson Electric has increased its dividend for 57 years in a row, at a compounded annual growth rate of 11% over this nearly six-decade period. Dover has an equally impressive dividend track record. Dover has grown its payout for an astounding 58 years in a row.
It's important for you to put these dividend streaks in the proper context. The global economy has seen many recessions, wars, and other bumps in the road. And yet, these companies continue to do what they do best: operate well-run businesses with products that are in strong demand each and every year.
The final takeaway
Emerson Electric, Dover, and Illinois Tool Works are classic examples of when boring companies generate exciting returns over time. While smaller, speculative stocks with questionable futures gain most of the attention of financial pundits, these great companies continue to do what they've done for decades.
Emerson Electric, Dover, and Illinois Tool Works churn out products that, while unexciting, are critical to our infrastructure and overall economy. In turn, they generate strong cash flow and have rewarded their shareholders with steady dividend growth for decades. That's why these high-quality companies are proving that they're anything but boring.
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Two mothers in different states are looking for help with their son's seizures. As of this morning, only one has been successful.
In Salt Lake City, Utah, Jennifer May's 11-year-old son, Stockton, suffers from Dravet syndrome, a rare form of epilepsy. It is the same illness that New Jersey - based Brian Wilson confronted Gov. Chris Christie at a campaign stop, saying, "Please don't let my daughter die." Christie signed off on NJ legislation a week later allowing marijuana to be distributed in edible form and permits growers to cultivate more than three strains.
Jennifer May is a Republican who once thought giving medical marijuana to children was madness. Now, she's pushing for a state law that would allow the use of a liquid form of medical marijuana available in Colorado that she believes is helping children with the same syndrome.
"We don't think it's a cure, we don't expect it to be a miracle," she told the Associated Press. "It just needs to be something we can try for our kids that don't have anything left. I want to see if this can even give my child a quality of life for a few years."
Utah's Republican-led legislature has traditionally been opposed to efforts to decriminalize marijuana.
The key to changing that, says Connor Boyack, president of the Libertas Institute, is for more people to come forth with their stories as to why it is important to them. "It is easy to oppose this when you think it's people getting high and people pretending that they're sick," Boyack said. "It's much harder to deny people this medical option when you know the specific circumstances of their story and how much relief it might bring them."
The legislation will be introduced in the next session that starts in January.
Meanwhile, in Arizona, 5-year-old Zander Welton has been approved for medical marijuana to help treat his cortical dysplasia, a genetic defect that disrupts cellular patterns in the brain and is often the cause of epilepsy.
Zander had his first seizure when he was 9 months old and now has them weekly. His parents, Jennifer and Jacob Welton of Mesa, Ariz., told ABC News that they had tried multiple treatments, including various medications, brain surgery and even shock therapy.
When Jennifer and Jacob Welton saw videos of other children who appeared to be thriving after they'd been treated with medical marijuana, they pursued a medical marijuana card for Zander, and eventually found a doctor who was willing to treat Zander's epilepsy that way.
Zander is not the first child under 18 to receive a medical marijuana card in Arizona. Currently, 39 other minors in the state have medical marijuana cards, according to the Arizona Department of Health. To qualify for the program, two doctors must approve treatment, the minor's parent or guardian must be designated as a caregiver to receive the medical marijuana card and the designated caregiver must live with the patient.
"I wouldn't even be thinking about this if it didn't do something beneficial for him," Jennifer Welton said. "I don't want him stoned. I just want him better."

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|Me looking beautiful as ever playing Duck Duck Juice
Luckily for my kids I am not on the super "Taliban" conservative side of the church. When I heard that we were going to put on an actual VBS this year I was ecstatic. (I seem to use that word a lot. )
I immediately signed up to be a coordinator and I am so glad I did.
I had as much fun helping to plan VBS as the kids did going. I am kicking myself for not taking pictures of the decorations. I will have to get some from people.
|Sponge Dodge Ball
We turned the hallway into a main street. We lined the hallways with buildings with cute names such as Prodigal Son Printing Press, Blooming Blessings Flower Shop, The Good Samaritan Hospital, and other ones I can't think of right now. We covered the floor with black table clothes and yellow duct tape to make a road. The snack room was turned into a bisto complete with awning, bistro tables, menu's, decorated food sacks, and chalk drawings. The story application room was decorated in bible times complete with pillars, old time walk way, floor pillows, and foliage. The kids also had bible robes to wear during story application. The craft room was turned into a factory with gears on the wall, three dimensional time clock, and bricks. The entrance to the outside games was decked out in flames! Also when you walked into the building the front entry way was all decked out as a roadside bistro with decorated lunch sacks of goodies for the kids that applied to the parable of the day.
We had almost 100 kids show up which was amazing!
During VBS itself I was the games coordinator. I think that is the place for me beside the fact it was a 100 degrees it is a blast running around with the kiddos.
|Water cup relay. My Hunter is a little competitive booger!
During VBS itself I was the games coordinator. I think that is the place for me beside the fact it was a 100 degrees it is a blast running around with the kiddos.
It was such a gift to see my son thoroughly enjoy himself. I guess not many VBS's allow 2-3 year olds. I am so glad that we did. They may have not understood all the concepts through the VBS, but they really enjoyed themselves and they did pick up a little. It made it where Hunter is even more thrilled to go to church and more excited about singing christian songs.
We played all kinds of fun games. I think the kids favorite we tide between bubbles and pool noodle fights for the little kids and Duck Duck Juice and Sponge Dodge Ball for the Big Kids. Course I think the 4-6th graders loved attacking me with the pool noodles. I am amazed I was able to walk afterwards. lol.
The last day we had an all inclusive Fellowship night. Hunter won the prize for bringing the most friends. We had a skit, we sang songs, we had hot dogs and hamburgers, a 30 ft inflatable obstacle course, a pirate ship inflatable obstacle course, and a fire pit for cooking smores. Hunter enjoyed himself so much I literally had to take him by throwing him over my shoulder while he kicked and screamed the whole time. Hunter keeps asking me in the mornings if we are going to VBS that day. I think I am as bummed as Hunter that VBS is over. I guess time to start planning for next year.
|Hunter next to his buddies on their lead rope.
|Pool Noodle Fights!
|Hunter coming after his Momma
|My Group
|Inflatables on the last day.
|Hunter letting his light shine.


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Writers Dan Slott, Christos Gage and artist Giuseppe Camuncoli with inkers John Dell and Terry Pallot bring excitement and surprise to the penultimate issue of the series in "Superior Spider-Man" #30.
|March 28th, 2014
Superior Spider-Man #29
Dan Slott, Christos Gage and Giuseppe Camuncoli pit the Doc Ock-controlled Spider-Man against the Green Goblin and someone dies in "Superior Spider-Man" #29.
|March 14th, 2014
Superior Spider-Man #26
The endgame is in sight in Dan Slott, Humberto Ramos, Javier Rodriguez & Marcos Martin's "Superior Spider-Man" #26 as all three major plots in the book are set up for the Goblin Nation arc starting next issue.
|January 31st, 2014
Avengers World #1
Jonathan Hickman, Nick Spencer and Stefano Caselli travel to Italy, Barbuda and Madripoor in "Avengers World" #1.
|January 8th, 2014
Scarlet Spider #25
David Baldeon slides into the art chair to draw the story from Christopher Yost's script on the series-ending "Scarlet Spider" #25.
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Scarlet Spider #20
The second part of "Sibling Rivalry" gives Kaine a chance to re-evaluate his progenitor, Spider-Man, courtesy of Chris Yost, Erik Burnham and In-Hyuk Lee in "Scarlet Spider" #20.
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Light and all of its wondrous qualities are the subject matter of Nailah Middleton's first photographic publication. From esoteric musings regaring 'illuminations' by great philosophers to beautifully crafted poetry, this enchanting book is a window into youth culture.
Brentwood School Photography is a dynamic program within the Visual Art Department. We teach traditional darkroom techniques along with state of the art digital photographic media. The program is open to new and advanced Upper Division photo students who attend Brentwood School in Los Angeles.
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Pending Home Sales Decreases by 4.6%
Consumer confidence dips to recession level–Conference Board
New-Home Sales Rise 5.7 Percent in September
Remodeling Double-dip Offers Opportunity for Homeowners
FHFA removes barriers to refinance more borrowers
HUD Offers REO Homes for $100 Down in Select States
State agency foreclosing on borrowers who rent out their homes
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In this week's video, Aaron Norris gives the news of the week in the world of real estate and other big events. Pending home sales decreased this week according to the San Francisco Chronicle, and consumer spending increased 0.6%. The California Housing Finance Agency has stopped foreclosures on a small group of borrowers renting out their homes.
In The News:
Housing Wire – "CMBS defaults fall and spreads tighten" (10-28-11)
"Commercial mortgage-backed securities are benefiting from tightening spreads and a slowing loan default rate, analysts said this week."
Bloomberg – "Consumer Spending in U.S. Rises 0.6%" (10-28-11)
"Consumer spending in the U.S. accelerated in September, helping the world's largest economy skirt a recession. Purchases increased 0.6 percent, matching the median estimate of 81 economists surveyed by Bloomberg News, after a 0.2 percent gain the prior month, Commerce Department figures showed today in Washington. Incomes rose less than projected, sending the savings rate down to the lowest level in almost four years"
Realty Times – "Fixed Mortgage Rates Change Little" (10-28-11)
"Freddie Mac (OTC: FMCC) today released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®), showing average fixed mortgage rates changing little for the second consecutive week amid mixed consumer confidence and housing data. Fixed mortgage rates remain near their 60-year lows."
San Francisco Chronicle – "Pending sales of existing homes fall" (10-28-11)
"The number of contracts to purchase previously owned U.S. homes unexpectedly fell in September as lower prices and borrowing costs failed to support demand."
Housing Wire – "Two bankers, one investor sentenced for TARP fraud scheme" (10-28-11)
"A district judge sentenced two executives of the closed Orion Bank and a large investor to prison this week and ordered them to pay a $2 million fine for a scheme to secure millions in bailouts from the Troubled Asset Relief Program."
DS News – "Senators Urge Government to Act Fast to Create an REO Rental Program" (10-28-11)
"Thirty-three senators submitted a letter Thursday encouraging the Obama administration and the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) to work quickly in developing a program to make vacant foreclosed homes available for rent."
Inman – "Senators want to see Fannie, Freddie REO plan" (10-28-11)
"As Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac continue to take possession of foreclosed homes at a rapid pace, Senate Democrats are voicing their impatience with their management of real estate owned (REO) properties."
Los Angeles Times – "California state housing agency reverses on foreclosures" (10-28-11)
"A state-run housing agency at least temporarily has suspended the practice of foreclosing on a small number of borrowers who rented out their homes."
Looking Back:
Research showed the national election years tended to be bad for housing. Wells Fargo said that up to 55,000 of their foreclosures had mistakes. The 30-year mortgage rate increased to 4.23%, according to Freddie Mac..
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Hi this blog was written in 2013, if you are no longer a teenager it is time to man up and lady up, if you have a lady friend/male friend/lover and you be intimate with them and it don't click for either of you, you have to lady/man up and so that the lover/friendship don't become a long term disaster and end in a total devastation because one of you never lady/man up. Basically you accept the friendship and thank them for not leading you along and vise versa. One may never know what the future holds if it is ment to be then it will be.
What gets me is your supposed to be a groan individual, especially a man. When are you going to grow up especially with all the billions of ladies and men in the world. If you really want a good friend, lover, life long mate, makes sure you are one, don't bring wild and crazy ways into a Superior divine relationship and expect it to be magnificent.
It dont mean wild and crazy relationships don't work and last forever but it is a gamble one that could be costly and come
with a price tag that one might not be ready to pay.
God bless yours truly Mr. Born1top.
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They fall under 3 types :-
1. Women who have no chemistry with you.
2. Women who like you or like what you possess but do not have enough chemistry that sets off that fire. They need a little more time through friendship to access it further. Or just really want platonic friendship.
3. Women know they will never have chemistry with you but like you
and really want platonic friendship.
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I was recently put in the "friend zone" by a man. It was brutal. So it can happen the other way around.
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i did date my friend of 12yrs but guess what awkward......... and horrible NEVER again realized there was a reason he was just a friend he made a horrible boyfriend now he is back to the friend box, sealed and locked up there.
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If you've been put into the "Friend Zone" then chances are that person can't get beyond FRIEND with you. Accept it and move on to finding a person to date...
Just my 2cents.
Didn't anyone see "I've got mail?" lol
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26 February 2013
French midfielder back in full training
MILAN - After a day off Milan return to training on Tuesday, February 26th to prepare for the weekend match against Lazio.
The session started with a warm-up and then Massimiliano Allegri divided the players into two groups: the first group consisted of the players who had played in the derby and they went through a series of stretching runs along the side and byline of the central pitch.
The other group were involved in runs and a sprint from one area to the other. They then moved on to ball work where Mathieu Flamini and Robinho also took part. The Brazilian then returned to the gym and the French midfielder went through some technical drills.
The rest of the team then played a practice match with two cones and a big goal. Daniele Bonera did some running while Mario Balotelli, Kevin Constant, Philippe Mexes, Riccardo Montolivo e Giampaolo Pazzini went through a personalised session.
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· 2011/11/01 - 12:09
The time has come for me to upgrade. I currently use a 5 year old Fuji FinePix S5200 which I've learned to shoot in manual mode (not necessarily mastered) and have become more comfortable shooting *off* auto.
After much time and research, I have narrowed my purchase down to 2 models: The Nikon D5100 and the Canon EOS Rebel T2i. Both are available in a bundle package which include 18-55 mm vr lens, 55-200 mm vr lens (sorry to say I'm not sure what these #'s mean, more research!) and a bag to carry it all in. Both are in my price range with the Nikon costing $100.00 less than the Canon.
Researching has left me more than confused. The lists of pros and cons for both went on and on for-like-ever.Several responses stated that the cameras are for the most part equal and the best way to decide is to visit the camera shop and hold them both in your hands. Which *feels* better....
Other statements included: an extended battery life with the Nikon; Canon's buttons and menus are more easily understood; the Nikon produces better shots in low light; the Canon provides clearer images....
Not to create a big debate here, but, any thoughts? Should I be considering something else all together?
· 2011/11/01 - 14:54
When I've gone looking for a new camera, I've found pretty much what you have. These are two companies who both make good cameras... and for every camera one makes, the other makes a comparable one. It usually comes down to some small difference that tips the scale in favor of one or anther. Additionally, I think people for some reason become Canon people or Nikon people... I'm a Canon person.
Good luck!
· 2011/11/01 - 15:34
Which ever camera you choose you probably won't see any difference in the resulting pictures, it's just a matter of which feels better in your hands. However, no matter which one you choose you're going to tire of the kit lens pretty quickly so you might want to compare prices of other lenses that you probably will want to buy later for a lot more than the cost of the camera.
Having said that, if I didn't already have a DSLR and an investment in a load of lenses I would probably wait for the next generation of mirrorless cameras in the pipeline like the Sony Nex-7. I think we are the last generation to use oversized, noisy dinosaurs that Nikon and Canon keep pumping out.
· 2011/11/01 - 16:01
It's six of one and half a dozen of the other, to be honest. Nikon is reputed to have better focusing, Canon better low-light performance. The ergonomics of one may suit you better than the other's. It really is a matter of taste and practice. Try them both out, see which one feels more in keeping with your way of shooting. If that doesn't help you decide and if you're not going to invest in accessories such as additional lenses or flash units, all things being equal, buy the cheaper of the two.
How to decide on good ergonomics (by "good", I mean "good for you"): you should be able to make important changes such as aperture, exposure and ISO settings without having to take your eye off the subject.
A word on those confusing numbers:
Both cameras feature a sensor that is 1.5 x (Nikon) or 1.6 x (Canon) smaller than the capture part of a full-frame or film camera. The kit lens on both cameras covers very wide-angle to just starting at portrait focal length in what is known as the "full-frame equivalent" of 24 to 70 mm. "VR" stands for "vibration reduction" (Nikonspeak) or "IS" (Image Stabilisation in Canonspeak). This compensates - a little - for camera shake at longer exposures but does not correct subject blur (nothing does).
The numbers after "f/" stand for the maximum aperture on the lens (size of the hole through which light passes). As this is a reciprocal (i.e., a fraction), the smaller the number, the wider the hole. The smaller the f/ number, narrower the depth of field; more light passes through and you can increase the exposure (useful in low light). Inversely, the higher the f/ number (e.g. f/16), the smaller the hole, which means a very large depth of field (everything in focus), but longer exposure times because less light passes through. Note that the max aperture decreases from the wide end to the telephoto end, which is why you see "18-55 mm f/3.5 - f/5.6". At 18 mm, the max aperture is f3.5. By 55 mm, the maximum aperture is f/5.6. The kit lenses on both your options are equally slow and performance in terms of image quality from both brands' kit lenses at maximum aperture is equally poor. There's little difference between them from a beginner's point of view. To draw an analogy, "kit" lenses are rather like the ink cartridges included with a new printer; they're just enough to make it work out of the box, but you soon need new ones.
My disclaimer: I'm a Canon owner. I don't understand the difference between Nikon DX and FX lenses (some Nikon lenses won't work equally on your Nikon body). Canon has a simple philosophy: they make the widest range of lenses on the market to suit your budget and they all, without exception, work on the Canon T2i. Again, if you're not planning on buying other lenses, this factor can be ignored.
If you really can't decide on which, after-sales and warranty conditions may be the deciding factor. See which make offers the best.
I hope this helps (but I may have ended up confusing you more). People who have just forked out $$$$ for a camera tend to justify their purchase by slamming the other makes. I hope I've been fair, or at least honest. Really the best advice I can give is to try them out and find which one suits your way of thinking.
One Internet resource I strongly recommend: dpreview.com. Both your choices have been reviewed and you can compare their studio results and overall scores (there is a negligible 1% difference between them - I've just checked). The reviews can be very technical, so skip to the "conclusion" page of each review if you find yourself out of your depth when they address such arcana as "high ISO RAW capture performance".
As Ansel Adams said, "the single most important component of a camera is the twelve inches behind it".
[Edit after Mark's comment: alas, I must disagree with my friend for the simple reason that "hybrid" (or "mirrorless interchangeable lens system") cameras like the Nex or the new Nikon V1/J1, following on from Panasonic's and Olympus' micro four-thirds format, offer a slightly smaller camera size, but the lenses are still big. There is no optical viewfinder, just the electronic clunky one or the LCD. Most importantly, none of them feature auto-focus performance comparable to a DSLR, although they are frequently more expensive than your options. If you're upgrading from your bridge, there is little point going for something more expensive with the same performance. Sorry, Mark, for now we must agree to disagree, even though I share your hope that one day big clunky cameras take the dinosaur route. It just isn't going to happen by the time Keryl buys her camera...]
[Another edit - sorry - after reading the other contributions to this thread: I am afraid I must disagree with Marjorie's praise of Nikon's high ISO performance. All things being equal (and the kit lenses offered on both are the same), Canon's ISO performance is usually better than Nikon's. This may be important if you shoot concerts and night shots, but has little incidence on daylight photography. Artbee's link goes to an article written five years ago. DSLR performance has significantly improved since then. None of the models mentioned in the article are available new.]
· 2011/11/01 - 17:24
I just scrolled down my friends' list, looking at the tech details on each person's pictures, to see who has Canon and who has Nikon. I found more Canon, although some were compacts or bridge cameras. It might help (or it might increase the confusion) to check out what your favourite posters are using.
(I'm a dedicated Canon user)
Good luck with the decision making.
· 2011/11/01 - 18:21
I have the Canon EOS Rebel T2i, and have been really happy with it. I have no complaints. A plus is that I get great HD video with it also.
· 2011/11/01 - 20:19
Thank you all for your helpful responses. Friday is decision day and for sure I will be remembering what you've had to say!
· 2011/11/01 - 22:38
get urself a eos 60D + some decent lenses..
how to really use it.. stick with it where ever you go.. u'll be amaze with ur shoots.. anyhow its juz a tool.. have fun doing it n dont worry much technicalities..
have fun
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have more fun
doing it..
· 2011/11/01 - 23:10
Here's another thing to think about: software. When my last camera broke (Canon 400D) my son tried to convince me to convert to Nikon; he leant me his D80. It was a very nice camera, and I might have been persuaded to switch, but for two things. One of them was the lens-obselesce thing as I already had a small collection of Canon lenses the other was the ease of use of the accompanying software. Canon Digital Professional seemed an absolute breeze to use in comparison with the Nikon software. Of course it may have just been a matter of familiarity and it might not be an issue for you if you have other software that you plan to use, but for me the ugly-clunkiness of the Nikon software was a real deal breaker.
· 2011/11/02 - 05:21
Nikon lenses: thanks to honzicek for clearing this up for me.
Third-party lenses: Tamron, Tokina, Sigma and other makes such as Zeiss and Samyang all offer alternatives to the main brands. They usually market models compatible with Nikon and Canon mounts first, followed by versions for Sony, Olympus, Pentax, etc., afterwards. If you buy the Nikon, you'll have to make sure about the lens' limitations, as explained by honzicek. If you buy the Canon, the dedicated version will have full AF (where applicable; Zeiss lenses are MF) and TTL metering.
Software compatibility: I'm grateful to Jon for the point about software. Nikon cameras ship with a basic version of their capture software. The full version is rather expensive and must be purchased separately. Canon's DPP software and other utilities are shipped as their full versions with their cameras at no charge. I've never used it to be honest (except for remote / tethered capture straight into LR). The good news for Keryl is that both her choices have been around for the better part of a year, which means that plug-ins, codecs and updates for the standard image-editing software (PS, LR, etc.) are available and usually at no charge.
· 2011/11/02 - 05:32
@Stëfan Just for the record and just for sake of a flame war worthy of a Canon vs. Nikon thread: The viewfinder of the Nex-7 hasn't been called "clunky" by any of the reviewers I've read or listened to, in fact apart from it being indistinguishable from an optical viewfinder it also supports "focus peaking" and magnification and Sony claims at least that the AF lag is 0.02s seconds which makes it one of the fastest system cameras available. It has the same 24 Mpixel sensor as the pro-grade A77 and can shoot 10 24 Mp RAW pictures a second. It's planned for release the 7th November at a store close to you. Of course it costs substantially more than Keryl is prepared to pay but it's still the first real game changer and a portent of the future of system cameras. N.B. I am not in anyway affiliated with Sony ;)
· 2011/11/02 - 06:29
@ Mark: fair enough. These are all great features on paper and I'm sure future cameras will not have bulky mirror systems (Sony leads the way in this). Unfortunately, all the small form factor cameras tend to be smaller than DSLRs, which means more fiddly. You can shrink the camera, but you can't shrink people's hands or fingers. Also, when you look at the dinky Nikon J1/V1 for example (which are in fact larger than most of their market peers), they are
by the huge 10-100 mm lens. Most decent lenses, zooms especially, require several sets of optical components that take up space. The small form factor is a non-argument in practice, I have found, i.e., a marketing gimmick. The only interesting alternative at present, as I understand it, is the
, but the optics and overall performance leave much to be desired. And all electronic viewfinders, no matter how good, suffer from "tearing" in bright/constrasty conditions. None of them can display as much information as the human eye.
Returning slightly charred to this thread, I suggest that one argument in favour of one or other of Keryl's two choices is the relative size and coverage of the optical viewfinder. Look through each camera's viewfinder with the lens at approx. 30 mm (which is more or less what the eye sees). Which one shows you more compared to the live view image displayed on the LCD and with your eye?
One of the unpleasant surprises of moving from film to digital SLRs is that the viewfinder tends to be smaller and displays less than the actual image captured by the sensor. A small, poky viewfinder (Olympus e-xxx DSLRs were notorious for this) makes manual focusing a very hit-and-miss affair. If you use a manual focus or macro lens, you're better off with the live view function available on both cameras.
· 2011/11/02 - 07:25
I am a Nikon person. But I may have been a Canon person if my first camera had been a Canon. Like it was already said, the differences are not that significant between the two brands. The advice to go to the store to 'feel' which camera you are more comfortable with is an excellent one as they are done differently (the buttons and so are placed differently).
About the night photography, this is something I love and that I do quite a lot. With Nikon, I never had any problem (even if my D5000 is more limited than my friend's D700... but the prices are not the same ^^'). If this is something you like, the D5000 + the 50mm 1.4 by Nikon are a great choice, in my opinion.
My only experience of a Canon was not convincing. I took the Canon equivalent of the Nikon D5000 of a friend to tried it. She had the Canon 50mm lens on it. I was disappointed because the focus was really not precise. Even in manual, it was not easy to get what I wanted. I usually have no problem with my equipment. On the other hand, my friend was used to hers and very happy with it.
So, in the end, whichever camera you take, you will have to get used to it to make the best of it.
Good luck with that dilemma of yours ^^
· 2011/11/02 - 07:33
@Stëfan I agree that the small form factor is a non argument. I'm sure all the girls here agree with us that size doesn't matter. But the lack of a mirror has enormous potential in sensitive areas like street and wildlife photography.
· 2011/11/02 - 07:46
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· 2011/11/02 - 09:03
Take this for what it's worth...
I have used both Canon and Nikon products. Having been a sports photographer for magazines and newspapers afforded me the opportunity to use both in real world settings and I can tell you from my perspective the real world differences are trivial. At their respective levels each give you the tools necessary to capture what you want.
I currently use Canon for one reason only. Durability.
I have never, ever, been disappointed in the durability of any Canon camera I have owned. I can give you a little anecdote to illustrate. I realize it isn't a test under lab conditions but it made a big impression on me.
One night back a number of years I was shooting a bsketball game in Chapel Hill for a magazine. As usual, after the game a number of us assignment photographers gathered in the press box to bitch and moan about equipment and editors.
The arena was long empty and as we sat there some staffer flew into the press box and grabbed up some papers on the counter. He also knocked my Canon and another guys Nikon out the pressbox window.
They both fell down into the bleachers and we could hear them bouncing their way through the bleachers to the floor. I still remember the horrified looks on the faces of the photographers around me.
We all rushed out and down to the are under the bleachers and what we found was interesting.
The Nikon was destroyed. Lens elements everywhere, the camera body just busted open.
My Canon? One dent at the end of the lens on the filter thread and a little ding on the corner of the battery grip. Still worked fine.
I still carry Canon equipment.
· 2011/11/02 - 12:09
Durability is certainly another factor worth considering - thank you for mentioning that. I only dropped my camera once and it was as though I'd dropped a new born baby. Horrifying!
While $1,000.00 (dollars) may not be a huge investment to some, for me, it is. I take good care of my things...always replacing the lens cap and tucking my camera back into it's carry case when not in use. I want a camera that will last!
· 2011/11/02 - 13:39
Contrary to what some might think, $1,000 is a lot for me too...
DSLRs are dust magnets. You might want to consider buying a
Camera Armor
for whichever model you buy. It means you have to know which buttons do what (you can't see the labels any more), but it does afford some protection, especially for the LCD.
I feel compelled to point out that Eric's story probably involved Canon's top-of-the-range telephoto "L" lenses, which are legendary for their sturdiness - and price! - and bear little relation to the kit lenses on the Canon.
· 2011/11/02 - 17:42
stefan is correct, it was an "L" lens, but more impressive thing to me was that the camera body came through nearly unscathed
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· 2012/07/26 - 20:44
I own a canon t3i and i love it!
· 2012/07/26 - 21:09
I started out on a Sony Nex 5N mirrorless camera, I still own it. It is a fantastic camera, and takes wonderful pictures. In the end I wanted a bit more control, lens options and some balance (larger lens were awkward on a little body).
When I made the switch, I was standing at the Nikon/Canon crossroads wondering which way to go. My close friend Kevin already owned a Canon T2i and I researched and researched until my eyes fell out. Blank has better specific lens, blank has better price on this, blank makes better toast on Sundays than blank. In the end I figured out what you did, what are the two cameras under both brands that are in my price range, and then I went down to the local camera store and held each camera. I like the way the D7000 felt in my hands a tiny bit better than the Canon 7D did.
That day I became a Nikon guy, since then I have invested thousands of dollars in Nikon lenses, gear and what not. In my humble opinion I could have easily became a Canon guy. They are BOTH amazing companies and BOTH make great products. My friend Kevin has gone down the Canon trail as far if not farther than I have and we talk Canon/Nikon all the time, constantly discussing the pros and cons of both. I really truly believe you can't go wrong with either, take away all my Nikon stuff and hand me a Canon, and I'll learn to shoot with that as well.
Some people like Chevy, some people like Ford, is what it boils down to. See what you like
· 2012/07/26 - 21:54
I currently use a Nikon D3000. Which is on the lower end of the performance scale...But it's a great camera! i really like it's ease of use, excellent picture quality! and friendly user interface and on board editing features come in handy!... As for canons... I haven't owned any of their DSLR's but I have had a few of their point and shoots and they were all high quality cameras! in my opinion no matter which Brand you choose you'll be more then satisfied!
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Reto Marzani and his students - this chocolatier also offers classes | Photo: Chocolate Atelier
Megan Lin of Cacao7 Low Carb Chocolates
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Nordic skier Mary Rose turned in one of the most remarkable individual performances by a CU athlete in recent history when she took fifth place in the women's 15K classical race on the final day of the RMISA Championships at Big Sky Resort in Big Sky, Mont. Entering the weekend as the No. 18 qualifier for the NCAA Championships (top 17 advance), Rose needed every bit of her first career top 10 finish to get the No. 17 spot, ensuring the Buffaloes full team to qualify for the NCAA Championships. Qualifying by just two points, the Steamboat Springs, Colo. (Steamboat Springs/SSWSC) native finished fifth place, racing to the finish with two Montana State skiers. Rose's previous career best performance was 13th. If she had she finished just 16.7 seconds slower, she would not have qualified for the Championships, taking place Mar. 7-10. With her performance, Rose's finish assures the Buffs as many as 40-50 extra points when the team returns to Montana for the NCAA Championships.
Nordic skier Rune Oedegaard won both the 10K freestyle and 20K classical race at the 2012 RMISA Championships, which doubles as the 2012 NCAA Western Regional. He became just the fourth CU men's Nordic skier to sweep regional races in the last 20 years, joining Bjorn Svensson (1993), Kit Richmond (2008), and Matt Gelso (2010). Oedegaard won his second and third straight races, marking five wins on the season and totaling podium appearances in nine consecutive races. He became just the sixth CU men's Nordic skier to win five races in a season since the sport went coed in 1983. He is also just one win away from matching the program best of six, held by Per Kare Jakobsen (1989) and Ove Erik Tronvoll (1999). The Molde, Norway (NTG Lillehammer/Molde Ski Club) native earned the No. 1 qualifying spot in the West in both freestyle and classical for the NCAA Championships in two weeks.
Also nominated for this week's award: Brianne Beemer (track & field), Chucky Jeffery (women's basketball), Julyette Steur (women's tennis), Derek Fribbs (men's golf), Richard Medina (track & field) and Andre Roberson (men's basketball).
Junior Brianne Beemer placed third in the pentathlon at the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation Indoor Track & Field Championships to lead the University of Colorado on the first day of the meet. Recording 3,771 points, Beemer improved her personal best of 3,769 points. Running the 60-meter hurdles in 9.02 seconds, she followed that with clearing a height of five feet, 4.5 inches in the high jump, as well as throwing the shot put 34-01.50. Recording a jump of 17-03.50 in the long jump, Beemer finished the day with a first-place finish in the 800, clocking a time of 2:15.04. The second day of the meet, Beemer tied for 11th in the high jump, clearing a height of 5-6. Also running the 4x400-meter relay, Beemer placed sixth overall while finishing in a record time of 3:45.11.
Junior Chucky Jeffery averaged 15.5 points, 10 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.5 steals in the Buffs road losses to No. 2 Stanford and California. She recorded her sixth double-double of the season, and first in Pac-12 play with 13 points and 13 rebounds against Stanford. She also had two assists and two steals. Jeffery had a game-high 18 points against Cal, hitting 8-of-16 from the floor.
Freshman Julyette Steur won two singles matches and a doubles match in Colorado's 1-1 week against Northern Colorado and Denver. The Buffaloes defeated UNC, 5-2, with Steur defeating Lizzie Tapia, 6-1, 6-3 at No. 3 singles. At No. 1 doubles, she teamed with sophomore Kristina Schleich for an 8-1 win over Lizzie Tapia and Stephanie Catlin. The next day, Steur rallied from a set down to defeat Denver's Caroline Schnell, 1-6, 6-1, 6-4 to record CU's one of two points in the 5-2 loss to the Pioneers. Steur earned her fifth and sixth singles wins, tying for the team-high in spring victories. Steur, who started her collegiate carrier in January, also picked up her second career win from rallying from a set down.
Junior Derek Fribbs helped the men's golf team tie for 13th place in the Wyoming Desert Intercollegiate. Tying for 49th individually with a 5-over 221 total (73-77-71) on the 7,305-yard, par-72 Classic Club course layout.
Senior Richard Medina became the second fastest indoor 3,000-meter runner in CU history on Saturday afternoon at the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation Indoor Track & Field Championships. Medina raced to a time of 7:53.02 to earn a third-place finish. The time also ranks third all-time in school history. His time only ranks behind former CU standout and Olympian Adam Goucher, who owns the top two times at 7:46.03 and 7:52.56; both set in 1998. Medina improved his personal record by more than 30 seconds. The 3K was Medina's first race of the indoor season and his first since the NCAA Cross Country Championships where he placed eighth to earn All-American honors. He was in the top five for the majority of the race and was third with about 1,000-meters to go. Medina was able to hang on for the bronze medal, holding off Cal's Collin Jarvis at the finish (7:53.43). Arizona's Lawi Lalang won the 3k in 7:44.48 and Oregon's Trevor Dunbar was second in 7:51.55. Medina's time was just shy of the NCAA Indoor Championships automatic qualifying time of 7:52.30.
Sophomore Andre Roberson averaged 13.0 rebounds and 8.5 points in Colorado's 1-1 week against Stanford and California. Roberson also averaged 2.5 blocks and 2.0 steals per game. Roberson led the Buffaloes on the glass with 11 boards and two blocks with nine points in CU's 74-50 loss to the Cardinal. Three days later, Roberson added eight points, 15 rebounds and three blocks in CU's 70-57 home finale victory over Cal. This marked Roberson's 23 double-digit rebounding game of the season and 19th time in his career with over 15 rebounds per game, leading the Buffs to a 15-4 record in those games.


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Former GOP Head: Nomination Could Go to Convention
WASHINGTON (AP) - Former Republican Party chairman Haley Barbour says the fight for the GOP presidential nomination could go all the way to the convention.
The ex-governor of Mississippi says he doesn't think that's likely, but he notes in a CBS "This Morning" interview that none of the candidates has taken control of the race.
Barbour says, "The fact is, there is an outside possibility" the nomination fight might not be resolved until the party's August convention in Tampa, Fla.
He says such a scenario would be "unusual" but that "whoever we nominate, Barack Obama is the great uniter of Republicans."
Barbour also says that "historically, these nomination contests don't start until February, so it's mighty early in the game." He says Republicans should focus on the "anemic" economy.
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Is It The Hot Or The Humid That Gets You? [POLL]
Most days it doesn't matter, because we get both the hot and the humid here at the Jersey Shore, but which is the one that gets you?
Most days it doesn't matter, because we get both the hot and the humid here at the Jersey Shore, but which is the one that gets you?
Kids on the beach tend to get sand EVERYWHERE, but one parent's attempt to keep that sand on the beach nearly got his little ones arrested in one Monmouth County town.
A driver recorded his stop during a DUI checkpoint in Rutherford County, TN and uploaded the video to YouTube. What was caught on tape is causing quite a stir.
It is so hard to have actual free time. We are all so busy with everything on our overbooked schedules, that free time is more like a rumor than a reality.
We're all so busy, aren't we? The thought of taking a phone call in the middle of fifty other things going on can be annoying, even if it's from somebody you want to hear from. Talking just takes so much time.
The weather hasn't been very cooperative lately, but hopefully we'll get a few nice weekend beach days this summer.
There are so many options for spending your time on the sand...so which is the best?
There are a lot of bad things about Monday. It's hard to determine what the worst thing is.
New Jersey seems to put a lot of obstacles between you and where you're trying to go. When you need the help of some open road, something always seems to be in the way.
I'm not sure if it's her attention-whore ways, or her stupid crying face that accompanies every crocodile tear, but Kim Kardashian annoys the bejeezus out of me.
Now, not only is she annoying, but she's gross too.
Sometimes parents have to do difficult and even embarrassing things in order to take care of their kids.
When it comes to little ones and changing diapers, you do what you have to do...but did this woman cross the line?
This morning we were talking about phobias, or at least thing that are creepy to us and some of them were...umm...interesting.
Yelling at each other, sadly enough, seems to be the only way people feel they can get their point across these days.
One student was caught on camera scolding his teacher...and the video has gone viral.


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Spirit and Creativity: Really?
Posted by Kelly Carroll on Jul 15, 2007 - 2:09:00 AM
We all have things we want to see happen in our lives. And there are times when we experience things we wish we weren't going through. A great principle to remember when we are in the middle of something we want to see change is this: focus on what you want. We are able to shift into more favorable circumstances by allowing them to happen. What we put our attention on becomes activated. Focus on health when you are feeling sick for example. Easier said than done at times, and yet we all have experienced times when we believed we could see a change for the better and then we did. Reality is changeable even though we don't always see how with our everyday thinking.
Here are some thoughts about "reality".
One person may think, "Oh, it's like this in this town…I've been here forever and that is just how they do it here". That doesn't make it reality; it just makes it true for that person. Someone else could walk in who doesn't know "how it is…" and have a whole different experience of that town.
The same is true for any industry or experience. That's just how it is only holds true for those who think so. As a man thinks in his heart so is he. It is only difficult for those who believe in that. For the guy with the right attitude and focused on what he wants - somehow there becomes the one in a million success story. It's not about that he beat the odds; it is about that he beat the limited thinking set in place by others!
Is it true that what you see or are told by others is evidence? Well, there are many people who have been faced by medical evidence, physical proof, of something they really didn't want and they became completely well. Physical evidence is not the final say. You have the ability to change your focus and beliefs and change your physical experience - many have proven this in the face of the harshest circumstances.
Does your situation suck? Really? Change how hard you think it is to change it. Change what you believe about "that's just how it goes". Choose to change what you put your attention on, and watch it change. Know that you decide and choose what happens next with All of Yourself. Make a choice to believe in the unseen and allow it to flow into what you see and experience. Others have done it. What is available to one is available to all. Do it. Prove reality to yourself.
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Managed by Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts, Traders Hotel, Beijing offers outstanding comfort and value in the heart of Beijing's Central Business District. A moment's walk from the Guomao metro station, the hotel connects directly to the China World Trade Centre and the luxury China World Shopping Mall.
Traders Hotel, Beijing has 570 beautifully decorated guestrooms. All rooms have broadband Internet access, IDD/DDD phone and other service amenities. Based on availability, guests may choose between rooms that overlook a peaceful garden terrace, or city view rooms that look out to Beijing's cityscape. As for dining service, there are Chinese restaurant, western restaurant, cafe and bar in the hotel and meal delivery service is available. The Fitness Centre at the Traders Hotel, Beijing features a fully-equipped exercise area with weights and cardio equipment. Both Women's and Men's Changing Rooms are equipped with sauna, steam rooms and jacuzzi to help you relax at the end of your day in Beijing. Other facilities in the hotel include business center, meeting room, parking lot and bowling alley, etc. Apart from these, the
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Although we're still battling environmental issues, there's a whole new level of eco-consciousness. Sustainability is now an integrated part of our lifestyles, and this is only made easier by the fact that eco-friendly design has evolved tremendously in recent years. Every day, we seem to discover a new, innovative, luxurious, smart and beautiful product that also happens to go easy on the Earth. The ultra-chic WeWOOD watch, for instance, is complemented by a pledge from its designers to plant a tree for every item sold. Or Elvis & Kresse's amazingly cool wash bag, which is made from a recycled British fire hose. And, of course, the stunning Allsop Garden lanterns, which run on solar power and are made by glass blowers in Oregon.
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The cookie factory closed in 2009 after 87 years in the city.
Citing sources connected to the Bronx Overall Economic Development Corporation, Bronx Press Politics reports that the majority of the old Stella D'oro cookie and breadstick factory site in Kingsbridge will become a BJ's Wholesale Club. If true this would be the coda to the cookie company's 87-year history in the city; Stella D'oro was sold and moved production to Ohio after a series of labor disputes in 2009. Those disputes and the resulting strike are depicted in a just-released HBO documentary called No Contract, No Cookies. The BPP blog reports that the Bronx's Gateway Center BJ's is its third most successful location in the country. Meanwhile, there's still no word on that long-rumored Red Hook BJ's that was supposed to come to the Thor Equities–owned waterfront location near IKEA, though Marty Markowitz wrote an open letter to Thor last month in which he declared he'd get behind a Coney Island BJ's location, but only if the developer brought in a big chain restaurant like Legal Seafood or Grand Lux Cafe at the same time. [Bronx Press Politics, Earlier]


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Imagine a federal agency charged with the task of regulating the level of child rape in America. Like the Federal Reserve calculating interest rates, or the Food and Drug Administration deciding when a new medicine's side effects are too severe to allow the drug to the marketed, this imaginary agency would decide how many child rapes are too much and how many are too little.
It sounds grotesque, but the federal government provides us with just such a regulatory agency. It's called the United States Supreme Court.
On Tuesday, the Supreme Court heard an argument in a case called Comstock v. United States that was concerned with deciding whether a certain federal law would have the effect of making the level of child rape fall below the minimum desirable level.
Of course, that's not how the justices or lawyers who argued the case, or indeed just about any other lawyer, would describe the case. Within the artificial world of the courtroom, Comstock was all about esoteric constitutional questions of federal power. It was about what the Supreme Court's ruling will mean to the legal world itself.
(Here's the legal "question presented" courtesy of the Supreme Court, and here's a description of what the question means in more or less plain English, courtesy of SCOTUSblog.)
Mr. Comstock and his co-litigants are a group of convicted sex offenders who have been "civilly committed" – roughly the equivalent of the involuntary commitment of a mental patient – after finishing their prison sentences for federal sex crimes including child pornography.
Child pornography, in case anyone other than judges needs to be reminded, consists of images of child rape, except when it consists of images intended to inspire fantasies of child rape. It appeals to men who like to think about sex with children. Those men, like other men, feel a strong urge to act on their fantasies.
That's hardly a surprise. Imagine if an ordinary heterosexual man of impeccably orthodox sexual proclivities is locked up in prison for a long period of time. Would you expect him to seek out sexual experiences with women once he's freed?
Now substitute "children" for women in that last sentence and you understand the risk that's run every time a child sex abuser is released from prison. Mr. Comstock and his colleagues, about 60 in the eastern district of North Carolina alone, are people whom a judge determined are distinctly more likely to re-offend than that. That's what earned them the title of "sexually dangerous."
Assume the judges who determined they were sexually dangerous had predictive powers equal to that of a coin flip, so that only 30 of the 60 are truly dangerous. That still means releasing those men would condemn at least 30 victims (not all them necessarily children) to, at the very least, inappropriate sexual attentions, or what lawyers call attempted rape.
So by deciding whether Mr. Comstock and everyone in his situation should be released forthwith, the Supreme Court is effectively deciding whether those 30 people should be victimized.
Of course, it's unlikely that any of the truly dangerous men will be caught the first time they re-offend, so the true number of future victims would almost certainly be greater than 30.
Furthermore, whatever decision the Supreme Court reaches in Comstock will apply to all men found to be "sexually dangerous" everywhere in the country. Depending on how the court rules, its rulings could result in the immediate freeing of many more than 30, or even 60, truly sexually dangerous men – with a corresponding increase in the number of future victims.
Although we're not used to thinking in these terms, that's a question judges, juries and prison authorities deal with all the time. That's what the criminal justice system does: it determines how many of us will become victims in coming years.
It's a statistical given that a certain number of ex-offenders will re-offend. The extraordinarily brutal environment of our prisons tends to raise rather than lower the number, because it burdens ex-offenders with the additional task of overcoming their own brutalization.
Yet offenders must be released. The alternative - our current regime of mass incarceration - merely postpones the date while swelling the number to be released, multiplying the problem.
By locking up dangerous people, and then by releasing them, our criminal justice system regulates the level of violence in society. That's what makes it a regulatory agency, like the FDA or Federal Reserve.
That's not an analogy. The legal system isn't "like" a regulatory agency. It is one. It's just one that doesn't admit to itself what it's doing.
When the courts' regulatory role becomes difficult to miss, as it does with Comstock, the legal system works hard to miss it, insisting that "the real issue" is something other than the obvious and predictable result of the ruling.
It's true that the "real issue" argued inside the Supreme Court's courtroom last Tuesday was something quite different from the regulation of child rape. But it's equally true that the greatest significance of the ruling outside the courtroom will be the adjustment to that rate. The justices' hands are on the valve, but they insist on looking the other way.
What if we had a legal system that devoted itself to arguing openly about what it's doing to society, rather than obsessing about what it's doing to itself?
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