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ASUS Xonar Essence STU USB DAC and Headphone Amplifier Launched
Subject: General Tech | October 23, 2013 - 10:44 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
Tagged: Xonar Essence STU USB, xonar, op-amps, headphone amplifier, DAC, audio, asus
Fremont, CA (October 22nd, 2013) - ASUS today announced the Xonar Essence STU USB external digital-to-analog converter (DAC) and headphone amplifier, based on the acclaimed design and quality of Xonar Essence ST/STX internal sound cards and going beyond their already high standards. Offering audiophile-grade performance, Xonar Essence STU delivers USB connectivity and accessible external controls.
It offers clear sound with a 120dB signal to noise ratio (SNR), strong 600ohm headphone amplifier, asynchronous USB audio and swappable Op-Amps for DIY sound modification. Precision clock tuning technology further enhances audio fidelity, making Xonar Essence STU a great choice for discerning music lovers who need a quality DAC and headphone amplifier to drive the full capabilities of high-end headphones.
"We received considerable positive feedback from customers regarding the excellent sound quality of Xonar Essence ST/STX sound cards, which led us to develop Xonar Essence STU as a USB device that offers even more premium audio quality plus easy controls and connectivity to notebooks. This is another example of ASUS listening to the community and acting on consumer demand", said Ives Chiu, Audiovisual Product Manager at the ASUS Multimedia Business Unit.
High quality precision audio
Xonar Essence STU delivers clean, clear, and low distortion sound with 120dB SNR. It achieves this thanks to exacting hardware design, which includes balanced (or mirrored) PCB layout for accurate reproduction of all sound sources and minimal component crosstalk, or interference.
ASUS uses audio industry-leading components such as the Texas Instruments PCM1792A DAC and TPA6120A2 headphone amplifier, which supports up to 600ohm impedance. Also included are audiophile-approved WIMA FKP2 and Nichicon Finegold capacitors for balanced and rich sound.
To satisfy the most demanding users, Xonar Essence STU features precision clock tuning technology and asynchronous audio transfer. Both ensure accurate and jitter-free sound fidelity, allowing customers to enjoy music in its purest form. Bit-perfect playback is aided by support for ASIO audio drivers.
Complete ease of use
As an external device, Xonar Essence STU offers readily-accessible controls with no need to go into software menus. Customers can switch between low and high gain settings, accommodating better listening experiences across a wide range of headphones, from in-ear headsets (typically 16ohm-32ohm) to premium full-size headphones (up to 600ohm). This is especially useful with the increasing popularity of mobile devices, which normally ship with low impedance/high sensitivity headsets.
Dual volume controls help users change speaker and headphone sound levels simultaneously, similar to features offered by dedicated audio decks. The USB interface means connectivity with USB-compliant devices, while I/O ports include stereo RCA out, a 6.3mm headphone jack, two digital inputs, and auxiliary in.
Xonar Essence STU can be placed horizontally and vertically with a bundled stand, giving customers more space-saving flexibility for different locations and situations.
Tonal tuning and advanced controls
Texas Instruments NS-LME49720 and NS-LM4562NA Op-Amps (or operational amplifiers) deliver acoustics fine-tuned by audio engineers to support livelier and more detailed spacious sound.
Xonar Essence STU has room for three swappable Op-Amps, which can be replaced by users to adjust tonal performance based on personal taste. This open-ended and customizable design is inherited from previous Xonar Essence audio products, and remains true to the series' commitment to accommodating as many customer preferences as possible.
Additional advanced features are a jumper switch that re-routes sound via Xonar Essence STU, allowing it to be used as a pre-amplifier in conjunction with a dedicated power amplifier. Customers can opt to adjust master volume directly on the power amplifier without having to reach Xonar Essence STU controls. Also, a selectable DC servo headphone output can be activated to minimize pop noise which may occur when powering on.
The ASUS Xonar Essence STU will be available from late October worldwide with an MSRP of US$399.
Ozone's 7HX can virtually surround your ears
Subject: General Tech | September 30, 2013 - 07:00 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
Tagged: audio, gaming headset, ozone, rage 7Hx 7.1, surround sound
The Ozone Rage 7HX has two 40mm drivers with a frequency response range of 20 to 20kHz and offers virtual 7.1 surround as opposed to covering your head in multiple speakers. That certainly helps with the weight but some purists are not satisfied with virtual surround on headsets while many gamers just want to hear someone sneaking up behind them. Funky Kit did like the virtual surround when gaming but also took advantage of the ability to turn off the virtual surround when listening to music or videos. Check out their review here.
"First I want to thank Ozone Gaming Gear for sending me this awesome Rage 7Hx 7.1 Surround headset. Its a 7.1 surround headset with a volume control module, it has a detachable microphone what i find very nice, sometimes the mic is just sitting in your way if you are not talking to anyone. And like the title said this is the White version of the Rage 7HX, there is also a Black one available."
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- TDK STi710 High-Fidelity Headphones With iPhone Control @ NikKTech
- SteelSeries Siberia V2 HyperX Edition Gaming Headset @ Funky Kit
- OZONE Oxygen In-Ear ProGaming Headset @ NikKTech
- Tt eSPORTS CRONOS Gaming Headset Review @ Techgage
- Astro A50 Multi-Format Wireless Gaming Headset @ eTeknix
- Gamester Gear Cruiser P3210 Gaming Headset Review @HiTech Legion
- Turtle Beach Ear Force PX22 Headset @ eTeknix
- SteelSeries Siberia v2 vs. TteSports Dracco Captain Headset @ Legion Hardware
- Five Of The Best PC Headsets Available For Under 100 Pounds @ eTeknix
- Panasonic SC-NT10 Review @ TechReviewSource
- Antec SP1 Wireless Bluetooth Speaker @ Funky Kit
- Jabra STONE3 Bluetooth Headset @ NikKTech
- Bitmore Universal Bluetooth Wireless Audio Adapter @ Benchmark Reviews
- iCirround AirMedia @ Funky Kit
- Gear4 StreetParty 5 Portable Speakers / iPod/iPhone Dock @ Kitguru
- 9 computer speakers tested: with or without subwoofer? @ Hardware.info
- ASUS Xonar Essence STU DAC/Amp @ techPowerUp
Play wireless Blues on this blue bluetooth speaker from Antec
Subject: General Tech | September 9, 2013 - 11:24 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
Tagged: wireless audio, speaker, bluetooth, audio, antec, AMP SP1
One of the best features about the Antec AMP SP1 Bluetooth speaker is that it recharges via USB which means you can skip the power cord and not have to buy batteries all the time, though you will have to remember to charge it. It has a 3.5mm jack for direct connection as well but it is easily paired with any Bluetooth capable device with an easily accessible button on the top, between the volume control. The LED on the side not only indicates successful pairing but also gives you an idea of the status of the battery. Drop by Legit Reviews to get an idea how it sounds.
"Antec has been a popular brand for high-performance computer components and accessories for the PC upgrade and do-it-yourself (DIY) markets since 1986. Times are certainly changing in the PC industry and many companies are evolving in order to stay relevant. Antec noticed that the market was changing and in 2012 they introduced a new global electronics division called Antec Mobile Products or A.M.P with the goal of putting state of the art mobile and audio technology into the hands of every user. AMP has introduced a number of headsets, USB power banks and even a speaker. Today, we'll be looking at the AMP SP1 Bluetooth Speaker, which is the companies first and only speaker solution."
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- Antec SP1 Portable Wireless Bluetooth Speaker @ Benchamrk Reviews
- TDK A360 Wireless 360 Speaker @ NikKTech
- WaveMaster Two White Stereo Speakers @ Kitguru
- Thermaltake BAHAMUT External Sound Card Review @ OCC
- Razer Tiamat 2.2 Gaming Headset Review @ Madshrimps
- Kingston HyperX Gaming Headset @ eTeknix
- TteSports Console One Headset @ eTeknix
- Razer Kraken 7.1 Surround Sound Gaming Headset @ Custom PC Review
- CM Storm Pulse-R Aluminum Gaming Headset Review @ Techgage
- Plantronics GameCom Commander Gaming Headset @ Kitguru
- a.m.p iSO Noise-Canceling Bluetooth Headphones @ NikKTech
- SteelSeries Siberia V2 Heat Orange USB Headset @ NikKTech
- CM Storm Pitch Gaming Earphone @ Kitguru
- Turtle Beach PX22 PC, Xbox & PlayStation Gaming Headset @ eTeknix
- Netgear Powerline Music Extender XAUB2511 @ Kitguru
Roccat Launches New Kave XTD 5.1 Digital Gaming Headset
Subject: General Tech | August 27, 2013 - 04:50 AM | Tim Verry
Tagged: headset, gaming, kave xtd, roccat, audio, surround sound, 5.1 headset
German manufacturer Roccat recently took the wraps off of the Kave XTD 5.1 Digital gaming headset at Gamescom last week. The new headset is a 25% lighter update to the original Kave 5.1 and has a tweaked headband and mic. The new Kave XTD 5.1 Digital includes 5.1 over-the-ear style headphones, a removable microphone, and a desktop control pod with various audio controls.
The Kave XTD 5.1 Digital has three drivers per ear that are placed at a 12-degree angle and reportedly provide realistic surround sound. The removable microphone has been reworked to provide better sound quality, according to the Roccat press release.
In addition to the headset itself, the Kave 5.1 Digital comes with a control pod with built-in sound card. The desktop remote has a volume dial, mic mute, phone call answer, speaker, and movie mode buttons. Four 3.5mm audio ports on the control pod allow users to connect and control surround sound speakers. Users can then switch between audio going to speakers or the headset by hitting a button on the desktop remote. Further, it has a technology called Smart Link that allows users to pair the pod with a smartphone over bluetooth in order to answer phone calls without removing the headset.
In all it looks like an interesting product, though I would wait for reviews before putting down cash for a 5.1 headset. The Roccat Kave XTD 5.1 Digital will be available in november for $169.99.
Stream audio to your old iPod dock from new iPhones and Androids
Subject: General Tech | August 21, 2013 - 08:49 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
Tagged: airplay, audio, Dolry HiFi Stone S, C4 Electronics, wireless audio
If the change from the 30 pin connector to the Lightning connector has made your high end audio with an iThang dock obsolete then this review from Legion Hardware might make your day. The tiny little Dolry HiFi Stone S will plug into that 30 pin dock and accept either AirPlay or DLNA streaming over WiFi which will allow both iThangs and Android devices to stream music to the stereo. Since it uses WiFi and not Bluetooth you get a longer range and much better sound as you can stream up to 150Mbps instead of Bluetooth's paltry 2.1Mbps. It does cost about $90, but that is still a lot cheaper than a new stereo.
"So, here we have an exceptional little piece of hardware that will both impress and come in handy in many situations. Even down to chucking it into your pocket when heading off to a weekend BBQ to impress the in-laws while taking over their sound system! Less impressive however is the price tag – at a substantial $89 it is a little hard to swallow. In saying that, there is certainly a great market out there and those who will be willing to pay for it gladly, either to save selling off that expensive Bose sound system, or just to add it to a couple of average sound systems you have lying around the house."
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- Arctic S113BT Portable Bluetooth Speaker @ Kitguru
- Plantronics RIG Gaming Headset Review @ Legit Reviews
- NuForce NE-700M Earphones With Microphone @ NikKTech
- Noontec Zoro HD On-Ear Headphone @ Kitguru
- Attitude One Tunguska 7.1 USB Surround Sound Headset @ eTeknix
- Ozone Oxygen earphones @ Rbmods
- Steelseries Siberia V2 Red Gaming Headset @ eTeknix
- Ozone Oxygen Headset @ techPowerUp
- OZONE ONDA ST Stereo Gaming Headset @ NikKTech
ThermalTake eSports goes mobile
Subject: General Tech | August 6, 2013 - 05:51 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
Tagged: audio, tt esports, thermaltake, headset
The new TTesports Cronos headphones are a little more flexible than previous members of the Esports lineup as they will work with mobile devices in addition to your PC. They still use 40mm neodymium drivers and have a decent frequency response of 20HZ to 20KHZ and they have included a foldable microphone in the design for you to game or make calls with. Red & Blackness mods liked the padding and found wearing the headset comfortable over long periods of time which is even more important for mobile usage than gaming. Check out their full review to see you prefer these to the Beats headphones you see everyday.
"Today we take a look at some cool looking headphones that can be used with both a computer and with mobile devices such as cellphones, tablets, etc. They come from TTesports and they are called "Cronos". Its obvious to me that a good amount of effort was put into making them as light weight as possible for mobile users. So lets take a closer look!"
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- CM Pulse-R Headset Review @ OCC
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- Jabra MOTION Bluetooth Headset @ NikKTech
- Antec a.m.p. SP1 Portable Bluetooth Speaker @ Kitguru
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The Densest 2.5 Hours Imaginable
CoolerMaster joins the new craze, in ear gaming headphones
Subject: General Tech | July 23, 2013 - 10:41 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
Tagged: audio, coolermaster, CMStorm Pitch
It seems that over the past month a new type of headphone has hit the market, an in-ear style gaming headset with an inline microphone. While this might not make sense to many readers who game on a full system at home for those of you who game on laptops or at LAN parties might really appreciate the small size of these headphones. The CMStorm Pitch do suffer from the same problem all inline mics share, the dreaded rub against the shirt interference and the quality of sound produced by the small drivers is not the highest quality. On the other hand R&B Mods were impressed by the bass produced and liked the way the in-ear style blocks any outside noise from interfereing with your gaming.
"Today we take a look at some earphones from gaming the manufacturer Cmstorm. They sent us their latest Pitch earphones that at least look very cool, lets find out how well they perform."
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- Icy Box Big City Vibes IB-HPH2 Headphones @ Rbmods
- CM Pulse-R Headset Review @ OCC
- HIS Co:caine Sound Clash and Wavemaster MOBI @ Legion Hardware
- Microlab MD312 Portable 2.1 Bluetooth Speaker System Review @ ModSynergy
- Sunrise Ray DA-P1 Headphone amplifier & DAC @ techPowerUp
- HIS Wavemaster MOBI Portable Speaker System @ Funky Kit
- Sonivo Induction Easy Speaker Review @ TechReviewSource
Turtle Beach goes all out on the Ear Force XP Seven Tournament Grade Gaming Headset
Subject: General Tech | July 2, 2013 - 07:39 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
Tagged: audio, gaming headset, turtle beach, Ear Force XP Seven
Turtle Beach's Ear Force XP Seven Tournament Grade Gaming Headset will function with your PC through USB and also comes with an adapter to allow use on both consoles and your TV. It also comes with an Audio Control Unit that is rather impressive looking and offers an impressive amount of control over the headset. Along with mute and main volume controls you can actually control the volume level of the individual surround speakers, toggle between a variety of surround sound types and also functions as an equalizer with several presets along with manual changes. If you are in the market for high end surround sound headphones then you should check out the full review at eTeknix.
"I feel a little privileged if I'm honest, this is our first Turtle Beach review here at eTeknix and while I'm personally more than familiar with the products Turtle Beach produce, having used a few of them myself in the past, not to mention selling them when I used to work in retail, I was stunned when I realised I was getting to review their brand new MLG grade gaming headset. Premium grade headsets are few and far between in the gaming world, each year you might see a small handful being released, more often than not they are revisions to a current model."
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- RHA MA150 Earphones Review @ HiTech Legion
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Share your personal audio device with UE Boom from Logitech
Subject: General Tech | June 14, 2013 - 11:24 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
Tagged: audio, speakers, logitech, UE Boom
Ignoring the unfortunate PR image accompanying the product, a wireless speaker which can connect to your MP3 player allows a group of people to listen to music in a much more social way than earbuds. Standing 7.25" tall with a 3" diameter the speaker is big enough that you won't lose it but small enough to be easily portable. According to the review from TechGage it is also large enough to provide quality sound, even at high volume. The next time you are out and want to share your music you won't need to blast your car stereo as it seems this device will handle the duty commendably; pity it will sell for $200.
"The UE Boom from Logitech boasts an impressively hip advertising campaign and a promise to make music more "social" again. But past all of the buzzwords and pretty packaging, is this cylindrical speaker worth all of the hype? We take a close look... and can't help but be blown away."
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The Bulldogs completed a series sweep of the Wildcats for the first time in 2001. MSU last completed the regular season with a sweep in 2004 when the Maroon and White beat Alabama three times in Tuscaloosa, Ala.
The victory allowed the Bulldogs to nail down the No. 7 seed in next week's SEC Tournament. MSU will face No. 6 seed Arkansas in a first-round game of the 10-team tournament at Regions Park in Hoover, Ala. Ole Miss and Kentucky will meet at 9:30 a.m. CT Tuesday morning, with MSU and Arkansas starting 30 minutes after that contest is completed.
The morning session of the tournament's opening round will be broadcast by SportSouth. For fans not in the SEC region, the games may also be viewed online at ESPN3.COM (subject to blackout). Complete tournament coverage may be found at RoadBeginsInHoover.com, the SEC's official tournament home page.
With the victory, the Bulldogs complete the regular season at 34-21 overall and 16-14 in the Western Division. MSU finished in a two-way tie with Arkansas for second place in the Western Division and a three-way tie with Vanderbilt and Arkansas for fifth place in the overall standings. By virtue of the league's tie-breakers, the Bulldogs drew the seventh seed.
For one, MSU head coach John Cohen is excited about the postseason.
"I'd like to think we can get on a roll and our kids are really confident, they should be," Cohen said. "These kids really have the grind it out mentality that we ask of them. Everything that we've asked them to do, these kids have done to the highest level."
The 16 conference wins mark the most for the ballclub since a 17-12 conference finish in 2003. The Bulldogs finish with a 28-8 ledger at Dudy Noble Field, which last happened when the 1997 squad finished with 28 home wins. The Bulldogs win five league series and compiled an 11-4 finish in the last 15 games, which is the best stretch to close a season since 1989.
"I feel like we can compete with anybody in the country," Cohen said. "The whole thing is trying to get on a roll in tournament play."
The Bulldogs were on a roll Saturday, pounding out 14 hits - their best hit total in league play this season. Sam Frost had three hits. Adam Frazier, Hunter Renfroe, Trey Porter, Demarcus Henderson and Wes Rea each had multiple hits. Frost had has second three-hit game, while Frazier had his 25th multi-hit game. Henderson had a career-high three RBIs.
"I just told myself that with guys being able to freeze me with curveballs and something inside that I wasn't going to get beat that way," Henderson said. "If anything my goal was simply to put the ball in play."
The Bulldogs erased a 2-0 deficit with three runs in the fourth inning and five scores in the fifth inning - their best run-scoring inning in league play this season. UK ace Corey Littrell (8-1) was lifted in the fifth inning and took his first loss.
The unsung hero for the Bulldogs may have been Jacob Lindgren. In relief of starter Evan Mitchell, Lindgren (2-2) threw 5.1 innings, allowing three hits and one run, with seven strikeouts.
MSU tied the game on a bunt single by Henderson. Rea then slapped the go-ahead single. Henderson also had the big blow an inning later with a two-run single. Two UK errors also aided the cause.
Kentucky finishes the regular season at 41-15 overall and 18-12 in league play. The Wildcats lost the Eastern Division crown to South Carolina and the overall league title to LSU by being swept for the first time this season. Kentucky earned the fourth seed for its first-round matchup with Ole Miss.
A two-run single by Frazier highlighted MSU's three-run seventh inning.
"We've been making adjustments and things are about to turn around for us," MSU catcher Mitch Slauter said. "I honestly felt like that everything we hit all week was hard. Even when they didn't fall, it was well-struck and you could leave that at-bat with confidence."

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The fall television season will soon be upon viewers and there will be new shows hitting the airwaves as well. Thankfully, despite popular cancellations, there are a few shows still left on television that is worth the time to tune in to. The animated sitcoms or the dramatic cop shows, these five shows still rank with viewers and are worth tuning in when aired.
An updated version of the cop drama, Hawaii Five-O, has delivered each season with compelling story lines and great performances. Alex O'Loughlin stars in the role of Steve McGarrett who is seeking revenge and answers into his father's death and his mother's reported death, her return and knowledge of the cover-up and then her disappearance. Scott Caan is a wonderful side-kick to the lead with the banter between his character of Danny "Danno" Williams and McGarrett. Along with Daniel Dae Kim and Grace Park portraying cousins and police officers with a shady history the cast blends well together. Added for additional comic relief are Jorge Garcia, Masi Oka and Taylor Wily. The show was original in the previous season by having a fan created episode which allowed viewers to identify and pick weapons, locations and other main topics of the show for one unique episode.
A heartwarming family cop drama, Blue Bloods, provides viewers with family values and dramatic twist in story lines. Tom Selleck stars as the head of the family and the Chief of Police Frank Reagan, he has to sometimes decide if he will back the city of New York or his family members entangled into serious issues of ethics. His tough talking detective son Danny is portrayed wonderfully by Donnie Wahlberg of New Kids on the Block fame. Bridget Moynahan is perfectly cast as the district attorney, Erin Reagan, and sometimes becomes entangled in her knowledge of law but her love of family. Will Estes plays the youngest son of the Reagan clan and the city police office Jamie who decided to walk away from being an attorney to joining the police force after his older brother was killed in the line of duty.
Another wonderful cop drama, Criminal Minds, is based on the detectives that attempt to figure out the minds of the criminal committing the crimes in cities they are sent to for cases. This season Jennifer Love Hewitt will join the cast as a series regular, after her previous role in Ghost Whisperer the actress has proven she is a dramatic actor who can capture an audience. The ever-changing minds of a criminal keep the detectives searching for answers and viewers tuned in.
Entering their second season, Sleepy Hollow, is not what most people will remember from Ichabod Crane. In this series, Ichabod has joined forces with a current day police detective Abbie Mills who has experiences the supernatural in her childhood. The show walks a fine line between cop drama and sci-fi similar to the days of The X-Files and Fringe and makes the show interesting and entertaining. The second season will have viewers tuned in to see if the show can capture the storylines from season one.
The longest running animated sitcom on television as well as the longest running show in television history, The Simpsons, still bring original and funny episodes even after their 25 years on the air. A show that originally started out as a skit on the Tracey Ullman show, the show has taken on a loyal following of viewers. Always taking on a new twist to horror movies, the Treehouse of Horror episodes around Halloween are always fun for young and old.
Since most of good television has moved to cable networks and a lot of the regular networks are being filled with repeats of current shows or reality programming or competition shows, these five shows are worth tuning in to while they are still being aired.
Alex O'Loughlin at Hawaii Five-O screening
Hawaii Five-O will return to CBS, Friday September 26, 2014 at 9:00 PM EST with their fifth season premiere. Starring Alex O'Loughlin, Scott Caan, Grace Park and Daniel Dae Kim.
Cast of Blue Bloods
Blue Bloods will return to CBS, Friday September 26, 2014 at 9:00 PM EST with their fifth season premiere. Starring Tom Selleck, Donnie Wahlberg, Bridget Moynahan and Will Estes.
Criminal Minds Cast
Criminal Minds will return to CBS, Wednesday October 1, 2014 at 9:00 PM EST with their tenth season premiere. Starring Joe Mantegna, Thomas Gibson, Shemar Moore, Matthew Gray Gubler, AJ Cook and Kirsten Vangsness.
Sleepy Hollow Cast
Sleepy Hollow will return to FOX, Monday September 22, 2014 with their second season premiere. Starring Tom Mison, Nicole Beharie, Orlando Jones and Katia Winter.
The Simpsons
The Simpsons will return to FOX, Sunday September 28, 2014 at 8:00 PM EST with their twenty-sixth season premiere. Starring the voice talents of Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith, Harry Shearer, and Hank Azaria.


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Programs and Courses
ANJeL also teaches intensive courses in Japan with Ritsumeikan University, the Kyoto and Tokyo Seminars in Japanese Law. These courses are available for credit through the various ANJeL institutions in Australia. Along with the Kyoto and Tokyo Seminars, ANJeL teaches an intensive course in Australia for Japanese students, the Canberra Seminar in Australian Law. This course is available for credit from various ANJeL partner institutions in Japan.
For more information on course content, registration procedures and tuition fees, please see the official website at http://www.ritsumei.ac.jp/japanese-law/kyoto-seminar or http://sydney.edu.au/law/caplus/kyoto_tokyo_program.shtml and http://programsandcourses.anu.edu.au/course/LAWS8171. For details on obtaining institutional credit, contact your home university or email@example.com.
An article Zeitschrift fuer Japanisches Recht (Journal of Japanese Law) by JSPS fellow Giorgio Fabio Colombo provides an overview of the Kyoto/Tokyo Seminars. The manuscript of that article is available in both English and Italian.
Kyoto/Tokyo Seminar
in Japanese Law
2013 Seminars: The 2013 Kyoto and Tokyo Seminars in Japanese Law were held successfully over 6-9 and 12-13 February. The Kyoto Seminar had 16 Japanese student participants, along with 45 from other countries (25 of whom were from the University of Sydney, 9 from ANU and 6 others from other Australian universities. The Tokyo Seminar had 35 student participants: 2 from Japan and 33 from other countries (24 of whom were from the University of Sydney and 6 others from other Australian universities).
2012 Seminars: The Kyoto Seminar was held over 6-10 February 2012, and the Tokyo Seminar was held 13-16 February 2012.
2011 Seminars: The Kyoto and Tokyo Seminar intensive courses in Japanese Law were offered over 7-17 February 2011.
2010 Seminars: The 2010 Seminars were held over 8-18 February 2010
2009 Seminars: The Kyoto Seminar was offered over 9-13 February, 2009. The Tokyo Seminar was held at the Tokyo Campus of Ritsumeikan University over 16-20 February, 2009.
2008 Seminars: The Kyoto Seminar was held over 12-15 February 2008 and the Tokyo Seminar was held over 18-22 February 2008.
2007 Seminars: A panel discussion "Beyond Borders in the Classroom: The Possibilities of Transnational Legal Education" co-hosted by Ritsumeikan School of Law and ANJeL on 10th February 2007 and sponsored by Japan's Ministry of Education, which covers the merits of programs such as the Kyoto Seminar, is available here.
Canberra Seminar
on Australian Law
The Canberra Seminar in Australian Law is a two-week program that introduces students to the basics of Australian law. Currently there are two universities - Aoyama Gakuin University and Ritsumeikan University - participating in this program on a regular basis. The interest in the program has grown over the years, from just 20 students in 2007 to 50 students (with the participation of Osaka University) in 2012.
During the first week students attend intensive Legal English Language classes. In the second week, students are introduced to different areas of Australian law such as public law, criminal law, contracts, torts and Australian indigenous law by ANU law lecturers. Over the two-week period, students also have the opportunity to visit Australia's iconic sites around Canberra including the Federal Parliament, the High Court of Australia, the Australian War Memorial, and Gold Creek Sheep Station. During their stay, students are hosted by families in Canberra, and learn to use the local buses to get around. They also have a great time enjoying the shopping delights of the Canberra Centre.
Details of past Canberra Seminars are available here.
Gold Coast Seminar on Australian Law
The Gold Coast Seminar on Australian Law, held at Bond University, introduces students to Australian law and culture over a two-week program, with a focus on comparative perspectives. The course includes excursions related to Australian culture and law. The Gold Coast Seminar for 2013 was held from 26 August to 6 September 2013 and was coordinated by ANJeL Co-director Leon Wolff.
The ANJeL directors offer a number of courses on Japanese law at
their respective institutions.
At the Australian National University, Trevor Ryan teaches Japanese Law and Society, a Summer intensive course cross-listed in both the Faculty of Law and Faculty of Asian Studies.
At the University of Sydney, Luke Nottage convenes Japanese Law, an elective for upper-year LLB or JD law students, and one or two Japanese Law units at postgraduate level. These courses are now taught for USydney credit in Japan in the first half of February as the Kyoto and Tokyo Seminars. ANJeL Advisor Mr Akira Kawamura kindly provides a $750 course prize for the best-performing student in Japanese Law, as well as a $750 scholarship for a student enrolled through USydney who demonstrates financial hardship.
At Bond University, Leon Wolff teaches an elective on Law and Investment in Japan. Students may took this course as a face-to-face learning experience on the Gold Coast, online if cross-institutionally enrolled or as course credit towards ANJeL's Kyoto and Tokyo Seminars on Japanese Law.
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He's got the stink eye thing DOWN. :)
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NILES — Friendship, faith and fortitude shared by five women add up to a powerful force.
The friends, all Christians, think it's important to send a simple but potent message with the wish of Merry Christmas. The concept is meaningful at this season but the women hope it stays in people's hearts year-round.
The Merry Christmas Billboard Ladies — Joanne Brown of Poland, and Linda Bennett of Niles, Judi Hanna of Boardman, Laurie Kramer of Youngstown and Pat See of Canfield — are making a return engagement — just like Christmas.
They're back in a bigger way than their initial foray last year in spreading the message of Merry Christmas. Their grass-roots effort has gained momentum mostly by word of mouth.
Last Christmas season the women raised $2,800 and paid for four billboards with the messages: "I miss hearing you say Merry Christmas" and "Why have you stopped saying Merry Christmas?" Both were signed Jesus.
In 2008, the billboard ladies started with $1,600 in donations. In 2007 and 2008, the group collected just under $6,000 for billboards. The funds enabled them to pay for seven billboards this year with the messages: "I miss hearing you say Merry Christmas" and "It's OK to say Merry Christmas." Again, both signed Jesus.
Read more in Thursday's Vindicator and Vindy.com
You know why we've stopped saying Merry Christmas? Because it's turned into a totally commercial experience that everyone, of all faiths, enjoy.
I understand your position. It's true, Christmas is a Christian holiday. You don't see massive amounts of folks celebrating Kwanzaa (Kwanzaa is a week long holiday created in 1966 and celebrated around Christmas time, for the purpose of giving African Americans an opportunity to celebrate African Heritage and as an alternative to customary Christmas celebrations).
And while I respect these ladies convictions (I can imagine the chats of disgust of other people while they are having their meetings - yeah, real Christian-like)Christmas isn't just a christian holiday. Everyone of different faiths get into the holiday spirit by exchanging presents. That's it. That's all Christmas is about to people any more. Other than going to church and waking up on a snowy day to open presents, how much more does a Christian actually celebrate Christmas and then go cuss out their neighbor, for what ever reason, 20 minutes later.
In my opinion, it's hypocritical for a Christian to have the market on celebrating Christmas. Just because the name Christ is in the name doesn't mean everyone can't get into the spirit. What are you trying to do? Take back your holiday? It isn't going to happen.
It's 2008...get used to this world getting smaller with everyone embracing the holiday season any way they want. Christmas is just the name that came along with it.
Christ digs everyone! Get on the bandwagon ladies, you know that's what it's all about!
Christmas was actually a pagan holiday first. In 350, Pope Julius I declared that Christ's birth would be celebrated on December 25. There is little doubt that he was trying to make it as painless as possible for pagan Romans (who remained a majority at that time) to convert to Christianity. The new religion went down a bit easier, knowing that their feasts would not be taken away from them.
I as a Christian would not be offended if everyone celebrated Christmas !
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I chatted with their support, who told me it would work if I connected my PC to a TV with an HDMI cable. Has anyone tried this? Can a Silverlight application really detect this?
Is there any way to play back this content on my PC?


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Boston Children's has launched the world's 1st program dedicated to offering hand transplants to children who qualify.
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Read the latest blog by a Boston Children's doctor, clinician or staff member.
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Norman Spack, MD, co-director of the Gender Management Service (GeMS) Clinic at Boston Children's Hospital is part of the team that wrote groundbreaking new guidelines about how to treat children with Gender Identity Disorder. They suggest that at the first signs of puberty, physicians delay the onset of puberty and wait until the child is approximately 16 years old to begin any sort of hormone therapy involved in a gender transition.
More research about the long-term follow up of these children is also underway. We're looking to see if their bone strength is normal and if that, along with pre-pubertal treatment, can help female-to-male achieve a taller height.
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Quebec City, QC, Canada | Although there's been little buzz about the Seattle Seahawks here in Quebec City, the Emerald City was on the minds of many folks at Carnavel de Quebec this weekend. Also known as Quebec Winter Carnival, the annual snow festival is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year, and runs through February 16.
The 2014 edition features a number of new activities, including an attempt to beat the Guinness World Record's Largest Snowball Fight. It's currently held by Seattle, where on January 12, 2013 the Largest Snowball Fight was achieved (click on for a cool video by Contour). The event was sponsored by Seattle Snow Day (USA) at Seattle Center, and attracted 5,834 participants.
The Quebec event, called the Battle of the Dukes, was held on the first Saturday of the Carnival. In addition to trying to best Seattle, the snowball fight was also a salute to the cult Quebec film La Guerre des Tuques. The goal was to attract 6,000 participants, all required to wear helmets (unlike Seattle). But alas, the event fell thousands short of that number. Nobody seemed to mind, as both participants and spectators had a grand time on the Plains of Abraham. And as one spectator explained to me, "We provided our own snow, Seattle didn't." Score one Quebec!


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Scholars who probe the history surrounding the Bible are mining to decipher a real Da Vinci Code. They seek clues from the past that suggest truths that underlie the narratives of tradition and faith. They seek to understand the origins of modern religion and how these faiths have evolved over time.
During last month's Los Angeles Times Festival of Books, one panel discussed the roots of religion. All the panelists were as astute and captivating as advertised, but one scholar, in particular, professor Dennis R. MacDonald, spoke to the issue of reality vs. myth in the story of Jesus. And when it came to the myths, he didn't stop at the work of "The Da Vinci Code" author Dan Brown. MacDonald took on mythmaking around the life of Jesus that is nearly 2,000 years old.
Here are excerpts from the comments of MacDonald, who is John Wesley Professor of New Testament and Christian Origins at Claremont School of Theology and co-director of the Institute for Antiquity and Christianity at the Claremont Graduate University. He is also the author of "Christianizing Homer and the Legend and the Apostle."
About "The Da Vinci Code":
Dennis MacDonald: I enjoyed reading "The Da Vinci Code." It is smart and entertaining and engrossing -- and the historian in me gets sick when I read it.
Regarding the recently discovered Gospel of Judas:
DM: The Gospel of Judas is a magnificent discovery. It is extremely important for understanding a group of Christian Gnostics, about whom we knew, but had nothing from them themselves.
These are called the Cainites. And their claim to fame is favoring biblical losers, like the serpent in the Garden [of Eden] and Cain -- which is where they get their name -- and now Judas. And my attitude is you learn as much about the historical Judas from the Gospel of Judas as you do about the historical serpent in the Garden of Eden.
One early Christian tract has not yet been found, and it may never be. "Q" is considered a key source for the gospels that make up the New Testament. Through careful study, experts have deduced a lot of what "Q" must have contained. So how is "Q" like a real Da Vinci Code?
DM: "Q," from the German word quelle [source] ... is reconstructed by teasing out material painstakingly from the synoptic gospels themselves. [The synoptic gospels are the three broadly overlapping tellings of the story of Jesus that make up Mark, Matthew and Luke/Acts in the New Testament.] This document is most obvious in places where Matthew and Luke share content with each other they could not have derived from Mark, their primary source. But it's becoming clear that the author of Mark also knew "Q," as well.
What is astonishing about "Q" is not only what it says, but what it does not say. And that what it says has such an interesting affinity to what we know about [early Christian evangelist] Paul and the early Christian traditions of Paul.
"Penance of Mary Magdalene" Museu del Cau Ferrat, Barcelona (1587-97)
Paul wrote before any of the gospels. He is dead before the first evangelist picks up a pen. He's also probably dead before the author of "Q" picked up a pen. But by comparing "Q" and Paul, we get an understanding of Jesus that is really quite remarkable. The things that are missing include an infancy narrative and anything about a virgin birth, which Paul never mentions, nor does "Q."
Also missing is a transfiguration. Also missing are nature miracles, like stilling the storm or walking on water or the multiplication of loaves for 5,000. Also missing is a narrative of Jesus' death, quite surprising, although that is so important for Paul. And also missing is a resurrection or ascension narrative. Also missing is any reference to Judas Iscariot or Mary Magdalene.
Paul says nothing about Judas Iscariot or Mary Magdalene. Every reference to those two characters and another half dozen in the New Testament all go back to the Gospel of Mark.
So the question is, if we make a historical judgment about these characters, we're making a historical judgment about Mark, because every single reference to these characters derives ultimately from the Gospel of Mark.
How the author of Mark and the other writers of the gospels borrowed from literary forms of the time to shape the story of Jesus -- this is a real Da Vinci Code.
DM: The authors of Mark and Luke/Acts are heavily indebted to the Homeric epics. This is not to say that they are plagiarizing, or that they are ripping things off. Rather, they are transforming these texts, so that just as early Christians are interested in showing that Jesus is superior to Moses and David and the prophets, they're also interested in showing that Jesus is superior to Hector and Odysseus and Heracles. They're equal-opportunity imitators.
For the first part of the gospels, the author is heavily indebted to "The Odyssey" [which features] a hero who travels with idiots. And the sea is important; meals are important.
[The hero of "The Odyssey"] gets back home, and there are rivals for his house and he needs to keep his identity secret, because if his enemies discover who he is, they'll kill him. So, similarly in the Gospel of Mark, Jesus travels with nincompoops, he calls his house a house of prayer that has become a den of thieves. He needs to keep his identity a secret. The Sea of Galilee becomes a real sea and so on.
For the death and burial of Jesus, the author seems to be heavily indebted to Books 22 and 24 of "The Iliad" and the death of Hector.
[The author of] Luke has his own imitations of Homer over and over again: The recognition of Jesus by his wounds is similar to the recognition of Odysseus by his scar. The shipwreck story in Acts 27 is clearly modeled after the shipwreck of Odysseus in "Odyssey 5." It goes on and on.
And the descent of Christ to the netherworld, where he empties Hades of all the dead -- that is a Christian "Odyssey," like Odysseus going to the netherworld, but Odysseus leaves them there.
The longest stretch of narrative in the New Testament is the two-volume book we call Luke/Acts. It has been argued that Luke/Acts is a response to Virgil's "Aeneid." It is doing for the Christian community what the "Aeneid" did for the early empire. Namely, it talks about a hero who has one divine parent and one mortal one.
And that's why they have the virgin-birth story in the gospel -- because you have Aneus with Venus [a pagan god] as his parent. Romulus [the legendary founder of Rome] and [Roman Emperor] Augustus were both said to be sons of deities.
You have an ascension in Luke because the Roman emperors claimed that the bodies of the emperors before them were raised in an ascension.
I don't think there was a historical Judas or Mary Magdalene, just in case you're wondering. Let me put it another way: Jesus might have been married, but it was not to Mary Magdalene. Jesus probably was betrayed, but it probably wasn't by Judas Iscariot.
Luke ... seeks to provide his readers an alternative to the hegemony of the Roman Empire in the East.
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Tavaru - Nuku Hiva Pt 2
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Tavaru - Nuku Hiva Part 2
To the rhythmic sounds of the Pahu drums, and the high pitch "Mave Mai" the
traditional greeting of the Marquesas islands, the fleet of seven canoes , Te
Mana O Te Moana, makes its final stop on the island of Nuku Hiva before sailing
to Hawaii.
Residents of Taipivai, Nuku Hiva's most significant valley, had the important task of welcoming the visitors from abroad. Another visitor , over 170 years ago was world reknown American novelist , Herman Mellville. Before "Moby Dick", Mellville wrote "Typee", his first best seller. The novel named after the valley was released in 1846. The author had spent three weeks living amongst the natives of Taipivai, and he was treated so well that he honored his hosts by writing a novel of romance and adventure, contributing to the idea of the "noble savage".
Today, Te Mana O Te Moana promotes not only the protection of whales and other marine wildlife but also the protection of ancestral values, customs and traditions of the people of the Pacific and villagers like those found in Taipivai.
Thank you to Johann Bouit. For more video visit http://www.pacificnetwork.tv/watch/tavaru-2011-arrival-taipivai


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Detroit was rocking on Saturday night when this year's Paganfest America invaded Harpos with a night of European folk metal.
This is the tour's fifth outing and this year featured bands from across the world with Germany's Varg, Taiwan's Chthonic, and Finland's Turisas and Korpiklaani all taking to the stage.
Ohio's Winterhymn opened the show in Detroit and got the small crowd warmed up for the rest of the evening.
More people filed into the venue as the night wore on but the crowd still remained relatively light but those that were there were pretty enthusiastic and it made for an entertaining and fun evening.
With most of the music during the show being sung in a different language, one had to wonder if the crowd would stay engaged but their energy remained high all night.
The Varg warriors took to the stage in a rush and urged those not on the main floor to get up and help create a larger mosh pit.
Their harsh German lyrics and rough music made for the biggest headbanging moments of the evening.
Chthonic were up next and their brand of Orient metal mixed symphonic folk sounds with death metal and created layers upon layers of sound that helped give them a flavor all their own.
Viking metalists Turisas came through on Paganfest a couple of years ago when they made a stop at Blondies and you can definitely see the fact that they have grown their fan base over those years.
They drew the biggest reaction of the night and certainly put on the best performance of the evening as they moved through songs from their Turisas2013 album as well as some older hits.
Their red and black painted faces and energy make it hard to turn away from them and the blending of symphonic metal and harsh vocals with a arena-rock feel create a distinct sound that is all their own; their self-proclaimed "battle metal".
They ended things on a high note coming out to a encore of their battle-cry "Stand Up and Fight" and their hilarious take on the euro-dance track "Rasputin".
Korpiklaani closed the evening out with a set full of their hits, many of which are named after alcoholic drinks from "Vodka" to "Happy Little Boozer".
As such, there was less moshing going on and more dancing as everyone moved and swayed around together imbibing in their own choice of drinks as the band raised their own in return.
Their use of the violin and accordion gave the evening a bit of a Irish pub feel and left everyone feeling happy as they left the venue.


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October 6, 2011
Woe & Flutter Sign To Ivy League
Ivy League Records is thrilled to tiny particles to announce Gold Coast four-piece WOE & FLUTTER is the latest addition to its roster.
WOE & FLUTTER are: Dusty Anastassiou (Vocals/Guitars), Adam Schneider (Vocals/Guitars), Aiden McMillan (Bass) and Dave McMillan (Drums).
Having recently been 'unearthed' to the nation, WOE & FLUTTER performed at this year's BIGSOUND conference and won the hearts and minds of the lucky few who witnessed their shows.
Proudly describing their sound as a stylistic cacophony, WOE & FLUTTER write tunes with a lo-fi indie rock, punk and garage ethic and will release their self-titled debut EP on October 28. The release will comprise of five "all-killer-no-filler" gems that include current radio fave 'Cities of the Red Night'. This single has just been immortalised in video form by the one and only SPOD. Watch the clip on the 'Tube.
And catch WOE & FLUTTER on the road over the coming months:
Thu 6 Oct Elsewhere – Gold Coast, QLD
Supporting Velociraptor
Sat 29 Oct Coolangatta Hotel – Gold Coast, NSW
Supporting Papa Vs Pretty + The Vasco Era
Sun 30 Oct The Zoo – Brisbane, QLD
Supporting Papa Vs Pretty + The Vasco Era
Fri 11 Nov Annandale Hotel, Sydney, NSW
Supporting Deep Sea Arcade
Sat 12 Nov The Cambridge Hotel, Newcastle, NSW
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Sat 26 Nov The Northern Hotel, Byron Bay, NSW
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Halloween might be weeks away, but the celebration has already begun at Walt Disney World. The Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party kicked off with guests pulling out their trick-or-treat buckets in September. According to Newsday on Thursday, the Downtown Disney hotels in the Orlando resort area are offering special rates for travel through October 31. This could make your trip to Orlando scary cheap when planning ahead.
Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party discounts are given to those guests who plan ahead. The ticket prices at gate prices are never cheap, but order online a week or two in advance and see a 25% discount for the planning efforts. The ticketed event includes a special Halloween fireworks show, dressing up in your favorite costume and collecting delicious candy throughout Magic Kingdom park. Strolling the park you might spy your favorite animated celebrities, as well as a few real life celebrities. Add Mickey Mouse and it is a not-so-scary evening of fun.
When your family is tired, returning to a local hotel that offers comfort for a good price is important. The Downtown Disney hotels are only a 10 minute bus ride from the Magic Kingdom and special rates through October are available. The different options offered at hotels in the area will give your family adequate choices no matter how old (or young) the kids are. And, even the adults can find a location where they will be pampered after walking around the theme parks all day.
Halloween couldn't be more fun celebrating the harvest time with Mickey Mouse and his friends. The kids probably will have the time of their lives and take home memories that last forever.


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Encyclopedia of Jazz Musicians
Brubeck, Matt (Matthew)
Brubeck, Matt (Matthew), cello; b. Norwalk, CT, 9 May 1961. The tallest son of Dave Brubeck, Matt grew up in Wilton, CT. Matt received both his undergraduate and Master's degrees in music from Yale. Although he studied classical cello at Yale with renowned cellist Aldo Parisot, Matt is at ease with a wide range of musical genres. He has performed and recorded with Tom Waits, spent the summer of 1997 playing the Lilith Fair with Jewel, and is touring extensively with Sheryl Crow in 1999. Matt also plays bass and keyboards, composes, and arranges.
Recruiting fellow Waits henchmen Ralph Carney and Joe Gore, Matt founded Oranj Symphonette in 1994. Oranj Symphonette has become one of San Francisco's favorite club bands and played the New York, Montreal, and Monterey Jazz festivals. They received first place in Downbeat Magazine's 1997 critics poll for "Talent Deserving Wider Recognition."
After moving to San Francisco in 1987, Matt has been very involved in the SF Bay Area creative and improvisational music scene. In addition to his work with Oranj Symphonette, Matt has played and composed for Club Foot Orchestra, the wildly eclectic ensemble responsible for the scores for Pandora's Box and the 1995 CBS cartoon series The Twisted Tales of Felix the Cat.
He leads the Matt Brubeck Quartet which plays his original compositions as well as jazz standards, and performs with local musicians such as Scott Amendola, John Schott, and Will Bernard among
Among Matt's other composing and arranging credits are a California Meet the Composer grant to write for the Bay Area Jazz Composers Orchestra and his arrangement of the music of Zimbabwe's Thomas Mapfumo for the Kronos Quartet. Additionally, he remains involved with classical music as a member of the Berkeley Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Kent Nagano.
Selected recordings:
The Yale Cellos: Bach Bachianas (1986); Dave Brubeck: Quiet as the Moon (1991); Brubeck/ Widelock Duo: Really (1991); Tom Waits: Night on Earth (1992), The Black Rider (1993); Berkeley Symphony: William Kraft: Three Concerti (1993); Darius Brubeck and Deepak Ram: Gathering Forces (1994); Brubeck/ Widelock Duo: Giraffes In A Hurry (1995); Oranj Symphonette: Plays Mancini (1996); The Grassy Knoll: Positive (1996); The Club Foot Orchestra: Plays Nino Rota (1997); Dave Brubeck: In Their Own Sweet Way (1997); Oranj Symphonette: The Oranj Album (1998)
Dan Ouellette: Matt Brubeck. A New Generation of Jazz, in: Strings (Nov/Dec.1992)
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At odds early and often, Joe Biden and Republican Paul Ryan squabbled over the economy, taxes, Medicare and more Thursday night in a contentious, interruption-filled debate at Centre College on October 11, 2012 in Danville, Kentucky. "That is a bunch of malarkey," the vice president retorted after a particularly tough Ryan attack on the administration's foreign policy.
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The Board carefully reviews students' academic records at the end of each semester in order to determine the appropriate academic action to take on them. Records with poor or failing grades indicate that serious obstacles are preventing academic success, obstacles that students need to address before continuing their studies. Suspension will allow students the time to confront these obstacles so that they may return ready to perform successfully and ultimately to graduate. Board members are available to suspended students to help them plan their next best steps after learning about their suspension.


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"I implore you. I implore all women on behalf of all men. Do not take the wrongness of masturbation from us!"Pretty much all people masturbate, although it's not something you'd bring up in polite conversation. note However, it's given quite a different treatment in fiction. Unlike Nobody Poops or No Periods, Period (where the function is simply not mentioned because it would be Nausea Fuel), masturbation in fiction often fits into a few different categories:
— Steve, Coupling
- It's aimed at or about teenagers (usually Played for Laughs) and the character is either a horny teenage boy, or another character, usually the parents, think that he's masturbating when he is very obviously (or sometimes not so obviously) not.
- The character masturbating is sexually frustrated, disturbed, perverted, or is a nerd/has no social life. When Sex Is Cool and Everybody Has Lots of Sex, masturbating is portrayed as a shameful last resort for losers who can't get laid.
- It's a military or a prison setting (or a single-sex boarding school). The masturbation here would be explained by the shortage of women (or men), boredom and loneliness.
- Artificial insemination due to lack of partners, incompatible sexual orientation, etc.
- In porn or erotica, it can be used for the sexual titillation of the viewers.
List of masturbation tropes:
- Breaking In Old Habits - A character receives a replacement hand and immediately uses it to masturbate.
- Caught with Your Pants Down - A character is caught masturbating.
- I'll Be in My Bunk - A character who steps off-stage is humorously portrayed as leaving to masturbate.
- Jizzed in My Pants - Yeah, self explanatory.
- Mistaken for Masturbating - Characters think someone who isn't masturbating is.
- Porn Stash - A character has a personal collection of pornography, and can usually be assumed to use it as an aid to masturbation.
- Poor Man's Porn - A character gets off to something not strictly intended to be used for that purpose.
- Self-Abuse - Masturbation is portrayed as bad for you.
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- Address: No.61 Bailong South Road, Haikou, China
- Tel: 65348686 (Book this hotel, call 800-2682918)
- Hotel Name in Chinese: Home Inns Haikou Bailong Inn
- Lowest Price: $27
The hotel is located on Bailong South Road, close to Hainan Provincial Party Committee and the Hainan Provincial Government, Haikou Tourism Vocational Schools, Haikou Park, East Lake, and Pearl Plaza.
The hotel is equipped with restaurants, conference rooms, and parking spaces.
- Prices not include 18% service fee and tax.
- Payment Method: pay using our secure online payment service or pay at the hotel at some hotels.
- Triple/quad occupancy may require an extra bed at extra cost.
Hotel Amenities
|Hotel Services
|Car rentals, Medical clinic service, Wake Up Call, Permanent English-speaking staff, Business Centre, Copy Service, E-mail, Fax Service, Typing Service
|Room Amenities
|Air conditioning, Alarm clock, Color Television, Telephone, Bath and Shower, Internet access
Hotel Amenities: Elevator, Parking, Business Floor or Executive Floor, Air-Conditioned Facilities, Beauty Salon, Sauna, Meeting Room, Deposit Box at Front Desk, Fire Detector, Chess & Playing Cards Room
Dining Facilities: Chinese Restaurant, Western Restaurant
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Human trafficking is one of the most shocking crimes occurring in Georgia right now, and chances are you don't even know it exists- but it's definitely present. It's actually so prevalent that a house bill was recently passed to increase penalties for convictions.
A lot of people want to say it's modern day slavery, but this has been happening forever, just like much of modern day issues that have plagued society since the beginning of time.
According to the FBI, Atlanta is a hub for human trafficking- where sex or labor is forced upon people, and it's not just a city problem. In a Gwinnett County suburb, a woman was convicted of beating two women and making them work without pay.
"Both of the victims testified that the victims' fathers came from Nigeria to tell how the young women were brought here under false promises, and friends and relatives of the defendant testified who had witnessed this abuse," said assistant U. S. attorney Susan Coppedge.
Ignoring the problem won't make it disappear, but producing action will.
There are groups in the metro Atlanta area trying to put an end to human trafficking. The organizations Polaris Project, INnocence ATlanta, and Breaking the Shackles are just a few organizations that raise money to help the victims of human trafficking.
Even the next time you're at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport you'll enter shops or restaurants that have placed signs right in front of the cash register. In English and Spanish you'll see a simple question, "Are you or someone you know being sold for sex or made/forced to work for little or no pay, and cannot leave?" These signs are about four feet off the ground, but for those wondering why such signs would be at this particular height- there is a good reason for that. Human trafficking is so bad in Atlanta that these signs are placed at a lower height even for a child to see them, and the 1-800 number is easy to see so if anyone feels that they're being victimized they can call that 1-800 number.
The airport has partnered with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation following a recent report that Atlanta has the biggest cash-based underground sex economy in the nation. The Urban Institute's Justice Policy Center reported street and online prostitution, brothels and massage parlors are bringing in $290 million a year. But Atlanta and the APD (Atlanta Police Department) continue to heavily only focus on busting and ticketing Atlanta drivers on minor traffic violations like improperly stopping at a stop sign, or other minor traffic violations instead of focusing on saving lives in the sex trade. Billions of Atlanta tax payers' dollars are spent on incarcerating people getting stopped for minor traffic violations, but only millions of dollars are being spent on Atlanta's huge problem- human trafficking. In Atlanta millions are spent on taking people into court on improper turning signaling than spending more funding on one of Atlanta's dirty little secrets- human trafficking.
In addition to the signs, airport employees are getting trained on how to spot possible sex trafficking as part of their job requirements- with training courses offered to airport employees on a regular basis.
The facts about sex trafficking are beyond startling. They are eye-opening, gut-wrenching and heart-breaking.
Let's start with the big picture and context of modern-day slavery.
Millions of people all over the world are bought and sold as slaves every day. There are an estimated 27 million slaves in the world today, with the worldwide sex trade currently exploiting one million children. The total yearly profit of this black-market trade in human beings is $32 billion. America has had this fake war on drugs happening since the Reagan era, and now this sex trafficking issue is the new raging war that doesn't get much attention.
The U.S. State Department estimates that 244,000 American children and youth are at risk of sexual exploitation. The average age of children exploited is 14; however, children as young as 10 and 11 have been reported as victims. In Atlanta, approximately 400 young children are bought and sold for sex each month. An estimated 7,200 men pay for sex with adolescent girls each month in the state of Georgia. A study by the Atlanta Mayor's Office found that "there is a strong spatial correlation between areas of adult prostitution activities and juvenile prostitution-related activities." The report said sex trafficking is a major issue in several areas in metro Atlanta including Metropolitan Parkway, Moreland Avenue, Vine Street, Peachtree and North Avenue and Pharr Road. And the crime isn't limited to the inner parts of Atlanta but stretches into Marietta and Cobb County as well- Cobb county, where Atlanta citizens fear the police because they'll throw you in jail for coughing- but not using tax payers' dollars for tackling real issues like protecting your daughters and sons from being trafficked.
Sex trafficking is happening right in your own backyard, but Atlanta chooses to bury it underneath the rug because it doesn't go with a certain image. On the other hand, African American women like California native, Toni says she was followed by Cobb police for miles before they stopped her for a license plate not being lit up. Cobb police called two police cars out to the scene before they questioned her for over 20 minutes, after finally letting her go because they couldn't legally write her a ticket for anything. In another incident, Cobb county resident, Michael, who's a local business owner was placed under arrest for driving in the HOV lane and not having insurance present; many tax dollars spent incarcerating Atlanta's citizens for minor infractions instead of tackling the problems that's holding Atlanta hostage. If Cobb county police department put this much energy into fighting human trafficking then progress could be possible.
The Schapiro Group is a data‐driven strategic consulting firm based in Atlanta. They produced a study that shows the largest group of men who purchase sex with young females is found in the north metro Atlanta area, outside I-285 (42 percent). It also shows that 23 percent of buyers are from the south metro area, 26 percent are in the Atlanta's core area, but only 9 percent come from the airport area where all the money was spent to post signs at. Maybe monies should be spent on posting signs in these populated areas where human trafficking is actually happening a great deal too.
Child sex trafficking is just as huge a problem for both affluent and poor families. Any young child is at risk for being enslaved for sex. Factors such as childhood sexual abuse, domestic violence at home, poverty and running away lead to a much greater threat.
An estimated 1.6 million children run away from home each year in the United States. The average time it takes before a trafficker or a solicitor approaches a runaway is only 48 hours- and 90 percent of runaway girls in Atlanta become part of the city's sex trade, with 70 to 90 percent of commercially sexually exploited children having a history of childhood sexual abuse.
Girls are lured in by recruiters or pimps; while other children are also used as recruiters. At times, a girl's own family may be the sellers. It's not just the girls that are being victimized, but boys are in danger too- with many lives at stake.
Sex Trafficking Facts Below:
Atlanta was named by the FBI as one of 14 US cities with the highest rate of children used in prostitution
The Schapiro Group Georgia Demand Study
In Georgia, 12,400 men purchase sex with young women in a given month; more than 27,000 men purchase sex with young women in Georgia more than once per year.
Approximately 100 adolescent females are sexually exploited each night in Georgia.
In Georgia, adolescent females controlled by the child sex trafficking trade are sexually exploited by an adult male on an average of three times per night.
42% of men who buy sex either seek out young girls, or are willing to disregard all signs that the woman they are about to have sex with is an adolescent.
Bureau of Justice Statistics
Federal law enforcement task forces opened 2,515 investigations into suspected human trafficking incidents between January 2008 and June 2010- of these investigations, 8 in 10 were classified as sex trafficking.
82.1% of victims in sex trafficking incidents were identified as US citizens.
40.4% of all suspected trafficking incidents were child-related and classified as "prostitution or sexual exploitation of a child."


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Rico has been a fan of dinner parties since discovering, as a child, that it meant he got to eat in his parents' room and watch TV all night while the grownups got wine-tipsy. 20 years later, armed with an MFA in Screenwriting, an armload of TV writing credits, and a crushing student loan debt, he did the only logical thing by plunging headlong into public radio. His stories have aired on All Things Considered, Weekend America and the much-missed Savvy Traveler, but he's best known as a reporter on Marketplace – for which he's filed stories from India, South Korea, and throughout Western Europe. He also pens and performs many of the show's "Marketplace Players" comedy sketches. Speaking of laffs, Rico has been found on the interwebs cavorting with comedy troupe "The Ministry of Unknown Science," and playing power-pop with L.A. band "Man & The Motorcar." Favorite cocktail: martini, extra olive. Favorite meal: coniglio cacciatore with gnocchi, Rome 1995.
Brendan has been winning dinner parties since first taking a seat at the kids table at his family's Thanksgiving feast. Of course, by that time he was in his early twenties, had graduated with honors from Rutgers and was working as a researcher for Fresh Air. Through the venture-capital grant program "Web 1.0," Brendan wrote travel guides in Europe and authored stories for magazines like Black Book and Vice. Upon returning to the states he realized it was easier to get a scholarship to law school then to get a paying job in public radio, so he earned a J.D. from Temple Law School. Since then he's been heard on Weekend America and on Marketplace, where he's now a producer. Brendan was a Knight Media Fellow, which means the iPhone pictures he takes of the food he cooks are top-rate. When he's not busy giving impromptu lectures on how to use turn signals, he pretends to play guitar and writes the "Letter from Los Angeles" column for Philebrity.com


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We've been openly speculating about it for far too long: How will the minds behind "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" shoot the story's epilogue, which picks up almost two decades in the future? Would director David Yates and his team hire older actors to stand in for Daniel Radcliffe and the rest of the cast or would he employ special effects to age the familiar "Potter" faces?
Now we know for sure. Speaking with MTV News, co-star Tom Felton (Draco Malfoy) revealed that he and the rest of the cast will play older versions of their characters. What's more — achieving those looks will require a mix of prosthetics and CGI technology.
"For nearly two months, we've all been doing prosthetic tests and all sorts of preparation for the epilogue," Felton said. "I've been having some aging training. You've got to walk differently. There's a slump in your walk."
Those tests must have been successful because a schedule to shoot the scene has already been set. "It's going to be the last big thing that we do. It's going to be on location," he explained, going on to say that it should take three days of filming to complete.
Until then, he's been busy practicing how to play a character on the verge of turning 40. So how exactly does one train to be old?
"It's bizarre," Felton laughed. "We have a lovely guy who comes in. It was a little weird the first time — imagine you've got weights on your arms! There have been a number of times where I nearly laughed and I had to hold it in."
Felton should finally wrap up his decade-long commitment to the franchise in June, about six months before the November release date of the first part of "Deathly Hallows." And while a bit of sadness has crept into the proceedings at the thought of leaving the series behind, he's eagerly anticipating the chance to film the epilogue at long last and thankful that he — and not an older actor — will be in front of the camera when it all goes down.
"We're probably at the most exciting bit," he said. "Certainly the part I've been most looking forward to. It's going to be very exciting."
Did the "Deathly Hallows" director make the right call? Tell us in the comments!
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A fundraising paddleboarding/sailing competition to help support PEACE Mexico's Action for Food Drive program has been recently announced and will take place on September 29, 4 pm, at Marina Riviera Nayarit in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle.
The goal for the race is to follow a course within the Marina as fas as possible, grabbing balloons along the way. There will be additional stand-up paddle races and other amenities to keep participants entertained.
Participation is open in many levels and for many vessels, including rowing inflatable, rowing hard dingy, kayak, sail and SUP. The entry fee is a dry goods donation for PEACE. The event is proudly sponsored by Marina Riviera Nayarit.
PEACE Mexico (Protection & Education: Animals, Culture, and Environment) is a nonprofit organization working in the Bay of Banderas, Mexico and beyond to increase educational and economic opportunities through community development programs in the areas of education, environment, animal health, and economic development. Learn more about them by visiting their website, www.peacemexico.org.


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UPDATE: I am so sorry to report that Buck and Bill have been humanely euthanized. Rest in peace boys. You will be missed.
Animal advocates are hoping for a miracle, but two Australian shepherds will be euthanized by midnight on Thursday in Manatee County, Fla. after a judge ruled the dogs were dangerous reported myfoxtampabay.com.
The dogs, Buck, 10, and Bill, 6, belong to Karen Erskine, who has been fighting for years to spare the lives of her faithful companions.
On December 24, 2012, while visiting at a friend's house, the dogs broke through a window and bit a 13-year-old boy, Justin Curtis, who had been riding his bicycle in the middle of the street. No one knows why the dogs acted as they did, however a rash of break-ins in the neighborhood or someone trying to enter the property may have caused the out of character behavior of the dogs.
The youngster has made a full recovery.
Erskine has owned the dogs since they were puppies, and states the dogs had never been aggressive.
On Thursday, the Facebook page - Save Buck and Bill from being killed, stated that veterinarians in the area have refused to euthanize the dogs. Erskine will be allowed to spend 30 minutes with Buck and Bill before they die, and the judge has allowed her to choose her own veterinarian to kill the dogs.
In the last few hours, supporters of the two dogs have been making hundreds of phone calls, faxes, and emails to all state and county officials hoping for a miracle to spare the lives of these two dogs.
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Editor's Note: This is the sixth of an ongoing series of interviews about the study of religion and media around the world. The first part appeared in summer 2012. In his introduction then, Plate wrote:
Over the next several months, I will be interviewing scholars who are investigating the places where religion and media meet. Since The Revealer itself began alongside NYU's Center for Religion and Media, this seems a logical venue. The hope is that these intersections will provide a forum for a broad range of scholars, but also make scholarly work accessible to a general public interested in such topics. After all… they are inescapable even if we don't think of them in terms like "religion" or "media."
By S. Brent Plate
Can you really meditate in Second Life? How is a video game like a magic circle? Is "real life" just one more window in our multitudinously screened lives? In this interview, recorded earlier this year, I talk with Gregory Grieve about such questions, and about hacking, video games as art, and the narrative constructions possible in and out of various realities.
Grieve has been playing (and I use that term deliberately) with new media and religious practice for most of his life, as you'll hear here. Currently, he is an associate professor in the religion department of the University of North Carolina in Greensboro. He researches and teaches in the intersections of Asian religions, digital media, popular culture, and ethnographic approaches to the study of religion. He's published a number of books and articles on these topics, and is the author of Retheorizing Religion in Nepal and the co-editor of the edited volume Historicizing Tradition in the Study of Religion. Several works are forthcoming, including the co-edited (with Heidi Campbell) Playing with Religion in Video Games, and (with Daniel Veidlinger) Buddhism, the Internet, and Digital Media: The Pixel in the Lotus. He is working on Digital Zen: Contemplating Buddhism, Virtual Worlds, and the Mindful Use of Media which concentrates on Buddhism in the virtual world of Second Life, a 3D interactive world of over 20 million residents in which users interact with one another through animated avatars. In 2004-05 he was a fellow at NYU's Center for Religion and Media.
More about Greg Grieve and his projects can be found here.
S. Brent Plate is visiting associate professor of religious studies at Hamilton College. His recent books include Religion and Film: Cinema and the Re-Creation of the World; and Blasphemy: Art that Offends. With Jolyon Mitchell he co-edited The Religion and Film Reader. He is co-founder and managing editor of Material Religion: The Journal of Objects, Art, and Belief.


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The 2013 Punkin' Porter.
This photo makes it appear that there is more carbonation than there really was, but at least it isn't flat. I'm very happy that it has any carbonation after the disaster of our first attempt to keg carbonate and bottle with a counter-pressuer bottle filler.
Tastes good and roasty with a nice amount of spice. If anything I think it's a little heavy on the pumpkin; it has a real thick mouthfeel.


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The 2008 Blue Chip Summer National Festival of Champions is moving to the Great Yorkshire Showground. It will take place from August 1–3 and will incorporate the Ultimate Showcase Championships - providing yet another high-profile fixture for the Festival Association's growing membership of over 6,000. Benefiting from a new five-year sponsorship deal by Blue Chip, the Festival of Champions is an unaffiliated ...
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College Hockey:Eagles, Seawolves Settle For Tie
ANCHORAGE, ALASKA — Boston College and Alaska-Anchorage played to a 4-4 tie in the second round of the Nye Frontier Classic on Saturday, October 13. A shootout after the game was played to determine tournament standings. Boston College finished third in the tournament. Ben Eaves and J.D. Forrest were selected to the All-Tournament team.
Freshman Ryan Shannon kicked off the scoring and netted his first career goal at 6:36 of the first period. He came streaking down center ice from the blue line and pocketed a pass off the boards from defenseman Joe Schuman for a 1-0 Eagle lead.
BC (1-1-1) extended its lead to 2-0 when junior defenseman Bill Cass scored just his second-career goal at 13:08 of the first period. Cass picked up the rebound of his own shot and put it past Seawolf goaltender Chris King. Sophomore Ben Eaves sent the original shot in on King for the assist.
Alaska-Anchorage (1-0-1) scored at 19:00 of the first to bring the score to 2-1 headed into the first intermission. Jim Dahl stripped a BC defender at the blueline and sent in John Hopson, who walked in alone on Eagle goaltender Tim Kelleher for the goal.
The Eagles took a 3-1 lead at 5:08 of the second period on J.D. Forrest's first goal of the season. Shannon stole the puck from a Seawolf defender at the blueline, carried it into the zone, then faked a shot and passed off to Forrest coming down the wing.
UAA brought the game back within one goal with four minutes left in the second period Mike Scott scored a power-play goal. The Eagles were caught in a line change and were whistled for too many men on the ice.
Jeff Giuliano converted a 5×3 power play for BC 53 seconds into the third period for a 4-2 BC lead. Tony Voce and Shannon assisted on the goal.
Gregg Zaporzan brought the Seawolves within one goal with 3:12 left in regulation when he scored a 5×3 goal. UAA tied the game at 4-4 with no time remaining on the clock when he stuffed in the puck amid a scramble in the crease. Time had appeared to expire, but the officials awarded the goal to the Seawolves.
The two teams played to an official NCAA 4-4 tie after a scoreless overtime period. BC won the shootout, 2-1, as Eaves and Giuliano both scored goals, which do not count toward their individual statistics.
Kelleher finished the night with 16 saves (not including four in the shootout), while King stopped 30 Eagle shots (not including three in the shootout).
Boston College will return to action on Friday, Oct. 19 when the team opens its home schedule against UMass-Lowell. Alaska-Anchorage will head to in-state rival Alaska-Fairbanks for two games in the first half of the Alaska Cup.
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Don't re-add popped chunks to the free list. I played for a while with logic to
ensure they don't go right back to the head of the list, but it ended up being
quite complicated. This is much simpler, and doesn't really affect the
efficiency of the allocator anyways (mostly because it would be hard to make it
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Fixes https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=8827
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Time for a Day of Message Discipline?
Greg Sargent's 'Plum Line' post, "GOP blocks small business bill. Who will get the blame?" at the WaPo should be required reading for all Dem elected officials, their staffers and campaign workers. Here's what Sargent has to say about how important legislative votes are too often reported and received:
...No matter how many times Dems scream about GOP obstructionism, the jury is out on whether Republicans will take any of the blame for its consequences. Dems run the place, and the public may tune out any argument over Senate procedure as so much Beltway white noise.
The latest: In the Senate today, Republicans blocked a bill to create a $30 billion fund to enable community banks to boost lending to small businesses. Republicans decried the move as another bailout, and it's now unlikely that it will pass before Congress goes home for vacation in August, with little in the way of jobs bills under its belt.
So how will this story play?...
I won't quote the graph from the AP story Sargent provides as exhibit "A." You've seen it before in many previous incarnations. The general gist is that 'gee wiz, those ineffectual Democrats failed to pass something again,' giving the Republicans a largely free ride. The rest of the AP story Sargent didn't quote prattles on in similar vein, at one point attempting to make Mitch McConnell sound like the voice of reason and humanitarian concern. Yet another classic example of lazy, gullible or GOP-biased reportage. As Sargent asks,
...Is this how the story will be understood by the American people? Very possible...Republicans claimed Dems blocked votes on the amendments they wanted. Dems countered that they agreed to votes on the GOP amendments, only to have the GOP demand more votes. Get what's happening here? The larger story is all getting subsumed in a bunch of Beltway white noise.
Call it the 'White Noise Strategy." The GOP has been deploying it with impressive results for decades. Sargent quotes a statement from White House spokesman Robert Gibbs, the usual complaint about the Republicans playing politics and how the President will not be distracted -- all well and good.
But what's really needed here is a day of Democratic outrage, making the Republicans eat their numerous statements about small business being 'the engine of job-creation.' It should be a day when all Democratic elected officials, from city council members to Obama, get loud on one single message and refuse to talk about anything else. And that message should be fiercely-stated outrage, including displays of raw anger in press conferences, interviews, talk shows and statements, at denying small businesses the help they need to start hiring again. That would be a day that resonates with millions of small business women and men, as well as the unemployed and everyone who has the brains to understand that this is the kind of stimulus that makes sense. Then when October rolls around, remind them again and again about the day of outrage in political ads and a YouTube email campaign.
Small business job-creation is a hugely-important priority for economic recovery. The Republicans have squashed it for now. But there is a choice: Let the white noise prevail again -- or get fierce.


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