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With a hint of spring in the air and the venerable Masters Tournament right around the corner, this is the time of year when lesser golfers like to dream big, about tee shots flying a lot longer and straighter, and tricky 30-foot putts dropping with that pleasing sound into the center of the cup.
The golf industry has more spring in its step, too, but it's hardly a dream. That's because in 2012, the number of rounds played in the U.S. rose 5.7%, reversing a decade of mostly declining participation on the links. About 490 million rounds, or roughly 8.8 billion holes of golf, were played in the U.S. last year. "What's significant is, if you go back the previous 10 years, we had lost 55 million rounds played," says Steve Mona, chief executive of the World Golf Foundation.
Upswing: In 2012, the number of rounds played in the U.S. increased 5.7%, reversing a decade-long downtrend. William Waitzman for Barron's
Some may quibble that 2012 had an especially mild winter in the Northeast and Midwest, allowing golfers to tee it up earlier in the year than usual. Nevertheless, the uptick in rounds played, which measures golf activity on public courses, is encouraging for the industry. Mona attributes it to various factors, including an improving economy and the strong comeback of Tiger Woods on the PGA Tour.
Common excuses cited for avoiding golf include the time commitment for playing 18 holes, along with the expense. But excluding the cost of a golf cart, the median price of a round at a public course is $28, says Mona: "That's a pretty good value."
Now if all those duffers could only find the time.
-- Lawrence C. Strauss
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Monday 1
The Institute of Supply Management survey of more than 300 manufacturing firms is released. Little change is expected from the previous reading of 54.2, indicating expansion.
Commerce Department reports construction spending. PNC economist Stuart Hoffman estimates nonresidential private spending on construction will recover from a 5% January decline.
In January men's retailer Jos. A. Bank issued a warning on fiscal 2012 earnings, saying holiday promotions didn't work well. Investors will see the impact when the retailer reports fourth-quarter results.
Several global financial markets, including Germany and Italy, are closed for Easter Monday.
Tuesday 2
A big gain in durable-goods orders would point to a recovery in factory orders from January's drop, estimates PNC.
March light-vehicle sales are released.
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Richmond Federal Reserve President Jeffery Lacker and Chicago Fed President Charles Evans discuss monetary policy.
President Obama meets Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong at the White House.
World Bank President Jim Yong Kim gives a speech on poverty.
Wednesday 3
ADP releases its March employment report.
Economists expect no change from a previous reading of 56.0 when the ISM releases the March nonmanufacturing index.
The Bank of England holds a monetary-policy meeting, as does the Bank of Japan.
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San Francisco Fed President John Williams gives a speech on the economy and monetary policy at a Town Hall Los Angeles event.
Thursday 4
Challenger, Gray & Christmas releases job-cuts data for March.
MFR economist Joshua Shapiro is looking for a small increase to 360,000 from a previous 357,000 when initial jobless reports are posted for the week ended March 30.
First-quarter earnings for International Speedway ISCA -1.1107863197895351% International Speedway Corp. Cl A U.S.: Nasdaq USD33.83 -0.38 -1.1107863197895351% /Date(1469825645918-0500)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 39518 P/E Ratio 22.43046357615894 Market Cap 1575022810.80406 Dividend Yield 1.2105107764983762% Rev. per Employee 811647 More quote details and news » are expected to be slightly lower than a year earlier.
In a rare appearance, Federal Reserve Vice Chairwoman Janet Yellen speaks at the annual Sabew Spring Conference.
Friday 5
The Labor Department reports on employment for March. The median forecast calls for a 190,000 uptick in total nonfarm payrolls, a 203,000 increase in private payrolls, and a jobless rate staying at 7.7%, according to MFR.
Data on consumer credit are released.
PNC thinks higher imported-oil prices and recession in Europe caused a small widening in the U.S. trade gap in February.
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Hereditary Cystatin C Amyloid Angiopathy: Genetic, Clinical, and Pathological Aspects
Hereditary cystatin C amyloid angiopathy (HCCAA) is a rare, fatal amyloid disease in young people in Iceland caused by a mutation in cystatin C, which is an inhibitor of several cysteine proteinases, such as cathepsins S, B, and K. The same mutation in cystatin C, l68Q, has been found in all patients examined so far pointing to a common founder. Most of the families can be traced to a region in the northwest of Iceland, around Breidafjordur bay. Mutated cystatin c forms amyloid, predominantly in brain arteries and arterioles, but also to a lesser degree in tissues outside the central nervous system such as skin, lymph nodes, testis, spleen, submandibular salivary glands, and adrenal cortex. The amyloid deposition in the vessel walls causes thickening of the walls leading to occlusion or rupture and resulting in brain hemorrhage. Although the amyloid can be detected outside the brain, the clinical manifestation is restricted to the brain, and usually consists of repeated hemorrhages leading to paralysis. sometimes the initial signs of hemorrhage are dementia and personality changes.
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Interaction of serum amyloid A with human cystatin C-assessment of amino acid residues crucial for hCC-SAA formation (part II)
[Show abstract] [Hide abstract] ABSTRACT: Secondary amyloid A (AA) amyloidosis is an important complication of some chronic inflammatory diseases, primarily rheumatoid arthritis (RA). It is a serious, potentially life-threatening disorder caused by the deposition of AA fibrils, which are derived from the circulatory, acute-phase-reactant, serum amyloid A protein (SAA). Recently, a specific interaction between SAA and the ubiquitous inhibitor of cysteine proteases-human cystatin C (hCC)-has been proved. Using a combination of selective proteolytic excision and high-resolution mass spectrometry, the binding sites in the SAA and hCC sequences were assessed as SAA(86-104) and hCC(96-102), respectively. Here, we report further details concerning the hCC-SAA interaction. With the use of affinity tests and florescent ELISA-like assays, the amino acid residues crucial for the protein interaction were determined. It was shown that all amino acid residues in the SAA sequence, essential for the formation of the protein complex, are basic ones, which suggests an electrostatic interaction character. The idea is corroborated by the fact that the most important residues in the hCC sequence are Ser-98 and Tyr-102; these residues are able to form hydrogen bonds via their hydroxyl groups. The molecular details of hCC-SAA complex formation might be helpful for the design of new compounds modulating the biological role of both proteins. Copyright © 2013 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
- "The other protein, hCC, and, in particular, the naturally occurring hCC mutant L68Q, also show a tendency toward dimerization, oligomerization, and amyloid fibril formation. This propensity is dramatically manifested in hereditary cystatin C amyloid angiopathy (HCCAA), which occurs as a result of hCC gene mutation (Palsdottir et al., 1989Palsdottir et al., , 2006 ). Cystatin C aggregation during HCCAA affects relatively young people and leads to M. SPODZIEJA ET AL. wileyonlinelibrary.com/journal/jmr "
[Show abstract] [Hide abstract] ABSTRACT: Cerebral Amyloidal Angiopathy (CAA), which occurs sporadically in most cases but can also occur hereditary, belongs to the group amyloidoses and is characterized by the deposition and accumulation of beta-Amyloidal (Aβ) in smaller arterial vessels of the brain. The deposit of Aβ leads to degenerative changes in the cerebral vessel system (thickening of the vessel wall, microaneurysm, constriction of vascular lumen, dissection), which favour the development of the clinical symptomatology most often associated with CAA. Besides haemorrhages, cerebral ischemia, transient neurological symptoms, leukoencephalopathy as well as cognitive decline and even dementia may appear in connection with CAA. A definite diagnosis of CAA can only be made on the basis of a pathological assessment, even though diagnostic findings of cerebral neuroimaging and clinical symptoms allow the diagnosis of a probable CAA. At present, no causal therapy options are available. Although CAA is placed within the range of neurological illnesses, psychiatric symptoms such as cognitive impairment, personality change or behavioural problems as well as depression are plausible clinical manifestations of CAA and may even dominate the clinical picture. Apart from epidemiological, pathogenetical, clinical and diagnostical aspects, possible psychiatric implications of CAA are discussed in the review article.
- "Basically, all forms of CAA non-related to Aβ are hereditary and accompanied by an increased risk of ICB and dementia (Revesz et al., 2009). In the case of the autosomal dominating Island-type CAA, as a consequence of a mutation of the cystatin C gene, a modified cystatin C protein is stored, which can mainly be encountered in the cerebral arteries, and occasionally in other arteries of the body as well (Palsdottier et al., 2006; Revesz et al., 2009). Patients suffering from this form of CAA become ill with lobar located ICB and dementia, in most cases between their twentieth and their thirtieth year. "
Influence of point mutations on the stability, dimerization, and oligomerization of human cystatin C and its L68Q variant
[Show abstract] [Hide abstract] ABSTRACT: Human cystatin C (hCC) is a small but very intriguing protein. Produced by all nucleated cells is found in almost all tissues and body fluids where, at physiological conditions, plays a role of a very potent inhibitor of cysteine proteases. Biologically active hCC is a monomeric protein but during cellular trafficking it forms dimers, transiently losing its inhibitory activity. In vitro, dimerization of cystatin C was observed for the mature protein during crystallization trials, revealing that the mechanism of this process is based on the three dimensional swapping of the protein domains. In our work we have focused on the impact of two proposed "hot spots" in cystatin C structure on its conformational stability. Encouraged by promising results of the theoretical calculations, we designed and produced several hCC hinge region point mutation variants that display a variety of conformational stability and propensity for dimerization and aggregation. A similar approach, i.e., rational mutagenesis, has been also applied to study the amyloidogenic L68Q variant to determine the contribution of hydrophobic interactions and steric effect on the stability of monomeric cystatin C. In this overview we would like to summarize the results of our studies. The impact of a particular mutation on the properties of the studied proteins will be presented in the context of their thermal and mechanical stability, in vitro dimerization tendency as well as the outcome of crystallization. Better understanding of the mechanism and, especially, factors affecting conformational stability of cystatin C and access to stable monomeric and dimeric versions of the protein opens new perspectives in explaining the role of dimers and the domain swapping process in hCC oligomerization, as well as designing potential inhibitors of this process.
- "Soluble hCC L68Q oligomers can be detected in body fluids, but aggregation of this protein primarily affects the brain (Olafsson et al., 1996). Accumulation of hCC L68Q deposits in brain arteries leads to development of an amyloidogenic disease— HCCAA, which is manifested by numerous hemorrhages, strokes, and finally death, often before 40 years of age (Palsdottir et al., 2006). "
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Several Blood Assurance blood drives are available the week of June 9–15. These drives are open for anyone who would like to volunteer to donate blood.
June 9
McKay's Bookstore, Chattanooga
Cherokee Medical Center, Centre, Al.
June 10
Cumberland Container, Monterey, Tn.
June 11
NCI Manufacturing Incorporated, Scottsboro, Al.
Cedar Valley Nursing & Rehab, Cedartown, Ga.
Cedar Springs Health & Rehab, Cedartown, Ga.
Lowe's Home Improvement, Cookeville, Tn.
Kroger, Tullahoma, Tn.
June 12
Chatuge Regional Hospital, Hiawassee, Ga.
Murray Medical Center, Chatsworth, Ga.
June 13
Chattooga Farm Bureau, Summerville, Ga.
Oak View Nursing Home, Summerville, Ga.
Crown Health Care, Fort Payne, Al.
The Rush Fitness Complex, Cleveland, Tn.
Foodland, Fort Payne, Al.
Coffee County Administrative Plaza, Manchester, Tn.
TitleMax, McMinnville, Tn.
June 14
La Fayette Church of Christ, La Fayette, Ga.
To be eligible to donate blood, you must be at least 17 years old (16 years old with parental consent), weigh 110 pounds or more and be in good health. The process usually takes about 30 minutes and includes a complimentary snack and t-shirt. Donors are asked to drink plenty of fluids - avoiding caffeine - and eat a meal that is rich in iron prior to donating.
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NORTH KINGSTOWN, RHODE ISLAND -- Waiting for delivery in the four hour window given and was told to expect a call 30 minutes before they would arrive. I remained within 5 minutes of home, never received a call until their office contacted me, said they were at my home and couldn't wait. I was explicit that I was within 5 minutes of home, had come in from out of state for the delivery and would need to cancel the order if not delivered that day.
Intercepted them at my street; honked, waved, yelled - driver looked me in the eye and kept going. I followed the truck to the next delivery site a mile and a half away. Driver wouldn't roll down his window to speak to me and finally said, "Go home and call the office." Multiple phone calls and as many lies. Told a manager had instructed them to return to my home. In the end, the truth was the drivers remained unreachable for the remainder of the day; not answering calls, texts and emails. The manager was unreachable as well. No delivery. Order canceled by me, still waiting for Home Depot to process my refund.
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA -- After reading the negative reviews, I was unsure about flying with Spirit but decided to chance it. I was incredibly surprised. I had read the airline policies on baggage fees, etc., and paid those while booking my ticket, so no surprises there. I also upgraded to a larger front seat which was very roomy and reclined. I took snacks and drinks on the plane with me, so no extra charges there.
The only surprise was how great the ticket agent was. I had booked a one way ticket to Peru, because I'm visiting friends and wasn't sure when I was coming home. When I checked in, the agent informed me that Peru doesn't allow one-way tickets for foreign passport holders. After getting out of line, I checked this information online, and found out she was correct. I got back in line and the agent booked me a return flight without charging me the extra fee, saying she understood the mix up. She also helped me get travel insurance in case I want to change the date for my return flight.
My flight was delayed by one hour, as were flights with several other airlines. However, even with the extra fees and upgraded seat, I still saved $600 over the next cheapest airline, so needless to say, I am a very happy customer and will be using Spirit again.
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA -- Well I boarded (late the plane was) flight 356 11-21-2013 to Las Vegas NV. My husband left his cell phone. Well the next flight out was going to Chicago. I kept call the cell phone and finally someone answered. I told them what happened. They told me if I wanted the phone to come and get it. Well that was not possible, I was on the west coast. So I called Verizon and had the phone shut off. They were using it to call everywhere.
So about 1/2 hour later a man called me and said he had my cell phone. He told me he worked for the airline and was cleaning the plane and decided to take it. So I was very nice and asked him to please turn it into the lost and found. This was 11-22-2013. So as of this morning nothing has been turned in and we have not been able to get a call back from the airlines. So never again. By the way his name was Gerald. I do have his cell number if anyone at Spirit is interested!
On a flight in October I was told by the flight attendant that if I signed up for their credit card it would give me enough points for a trip I have coming up in January. So I applied for the card and even signed up for the $9 Fare Club. Now that the card has arrived I went to book my flight - guess what it really did not give me enough points. After contacting customer service it is only for limited seats on flights. So now I have a credit card that I do not want and paid for the $9 Fare Club that I do not need.
Their customer service was terrible. Asked for a manager to contact me and was told that because no policy was broken (which technically is true) that my complaint will not be escalated. Funny since they say customers are a top priority. And for those considering buying a ticket beware of all the extra fees. By the time I paid for a carry on and a seat they were no longer the cheapest option.
MIRAMAR, FLORIDA -- I was supposed to fly out of LAX into DFW on Tuesday, November 17. I was on a different carrier into LAX and missed a connecting flight. When I realized that I would be missing my flight on Spirit later that evening, I called Spirit right away. I informed them that I would be missing my flight and asked what could be done. I was told that I had to speak with a ticket agent at the airport when I arrived.
I arrived at LAX a couple hours after my flight departed, and found the ticket counter closed for the evening. After spending the night in the airport, I went to the counter as soon as it opened. Only to be informed that there was nothing the ticket agent could do.
I called Spirit back right away only to be informed that I was considered a "no-show" and that I had not only missed my flight, but had forfeited the second half of my ticket as well. I was informed that there was "nothing else they could do" and that I would not only be stranded at LAX, but I wouldn't be receiving a refund either. The reservation agent on the other end of the line offered to rebook a flight for me, but with no credit from my previous purchase.
It took me two days just to get to LA and now I don't know what to do. How can that be good business practice? I fly about eight times a year and have never encountered anything like this. I won't be using Spirit ever again and I certainly won't recommend it to anyone else.
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS -- Booked air ticket in April 2013 for niece wedding in November through Cheapoair on Spirit Airlines. Tried to print boarding passes 24 hrs before flight. Unable to. Contacted Cheapoair and advised we were "dropped" from flight. Were to fly November 7th for a November 9th wedding. My husband is in esophagus cancer treatment. At 2 pm on November 6th started driving to New Orleans due to husband's desire to attend wedding. I did all driving, I am 72 yrs old but to see all relatives most important.
We were offered a replacement flight on Delta flight #6160 through Cincinnati at cost of $1748. Unable to pay. Brian at Cheapoair (would not give last name) advised us of this info. How can airline company drop customers from a flight when dollars accepted for said flight in April 2013?
CHICAGO ROSEMONT, ILLINOIS -- Yesterday I was traveling with my pet and arrived at the ticketing counter well before my flight as they require in order to check her in. At the ticketing counter they INSISTED on charging me $50 for her carrier because they insisted it was larger than their 'free personal item' size requirement.. they went so far as ordering me to INHUMANELY DUNK my poor animal UPSIDE DOWN in this carrier to determine its size. TWICE. The abhorrently rude young woman behind the counter gave me all sorts of unnecessary sass and attitude. The experience was extremely uncomfortable, upsetting, and I nearly missed the flight over it.
I couldn't sleep all the following night reliving the nightmare. This morning I actually googled their pet carrier policy: Spirit's own website reveals they accept pet carriers sized 9x18x14 NOT AS PERSONAL ITEMS that must fit in a bin of 16x14x12!! YOU WOULD THINK ONE of the 10 representatives behind the counter including their supervisor would be aware of their own policies! Traumatizing!! This whole staff is in dire need of retraining - at best.
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA -- I am very disappointed in Spirit Airlines and their reservation change policies in an emergency situation. My pregnant daughter-in-law and two grandchildren are in Panama, scheduled to return to the USA on 9/3. She began to have complications with her pregnancy and needs to fly back to the US. She called and the change in reservation fees are over $1000; we saved money a long time to send her down there to visit her family that she hadn't seen in 3 years; and cannot afford to pay the fees. She called there, called the call center; wrote to Spirit's CEO asking for a hardship credit or waiver; and they sent a canned response that they were unable to assist.
Worse than that, their canned response advised her to give her ticket to someone else for a nominal fee; she should have bought insurance or used her credit card insurance option, etc. I truly understand policies are place, but this is extenuating circumstances and I am very disappointed in Mr. ** response to her plea of assistance. The ending statement was basically that they hope she had a good pregnancy and delivery. Again, I cannot reiterate enough how disappointed we are in Spirit Airline's lack of empathy for their customers in a time of great need and their focus on profiting from a customer in a difficult situation.
ORLANDO, FLORIDA -- On July 31, 2013 my wife and I arrived at 2005 for an outbound flight on Spirit Airlines flight 303 going to Ft. Lauderdale and proceeding to Aguadilla, Puerto Rico (BQN) on flight 371. We arrived 1 hour prior to the flight and we waited patiently and observed as people were arguing their point of view. Upon arrival to the counter the supervisor told us "you're late the flight" even though it was only 20:25. She put us in as 20:32 arrival and sold us 2 standby tickets.
The next day we arrived 3 hours early and as we conversed with a doctor only to find out that the flight was overbooked the night before. Why didn't they tell us the truth? I purchased my tickets through Travelocity and had insurance on them because it is not my first time traveling, but it was with Spirit.
Upset, very. I missed my son's military ceremony - we're a 4th gen. military family. We also found out that the same flight was overbooked on 08/01/2013. We didn't leave until 08/02/2013. The airline should assign seats as reservations are made to correct this problem and save their counter people some headaches. It will also expedite check-ins.
HOUSTON, TEXAS -- We flew from Houston to Detroit with no Issues other than the bag fees, which are overpriced to say the least. On the way home was another story. My now wife and I decided since we would be in Detroit for a few hours, that it would be better suited for our wedding rings to be in the suitcase which was locked and only I had the key. We checked into the airport 1 hour early, 15 feet from check-in to the gate. TSA decided to search our bag to swab whatever.
Well Somehow our bag did not get on our flight, instead it came the next day. TSA reviewed footage nobody took anything from our bag, so wherever the bag sat overnight, someone cut the lock, stole our wedding rings, watch and necklace out of the bag.
Upon getting the bag from Spirit I asked what happened to our lock, open the bag and a TSA letter was there. I immediately went looking for the jewelry, it was all missing. Spirits answer - Call TSA they went into your bag. I called TSA they cleared themselves. I call Spirit back and they still say TSA, nobody will help me.
I've called 9 times waited over an hour each time to get to someone who is unwilling to help. They are liable for this and I will be going to the news media with this scandal. Her wedding bridal set was 25,000 dollars. My ring is irreplaceable as it was made from my father's rings that passed away! I will never fly with them again, and I don't think I'll fly any airline with anything of value.


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Diandra N. Kroening took the 10-month-old girl from her home while her mother took a shower and abandoned the baby a short time later, police said.
Kroening is a friend of the 20-year-old mother and unexpectedly stopped by the woman's home in the 7000 block of Milwaukee Ave. on Monday, police said.
The mother asked Kroening to watch the baby while she showered, but when the mother was finished Kroening and the baby were gone, along with a bag containing baby cloths. The baby was reported missing shortly before 8:30 p.m.
A witness reported seeing someone lay the baby down in a front yard in the 800 block of S. 75th St. in West Allis, where West Allis police found the infant unharmed about 10 p.m. The baby was taken for an examination to Children's Hospital of Wisconsin before being released to her family.
Kroening is described as a white female, 5 feet 8 inches and 145 pounds, with green eyes. She has short, dark hair buzzed and with lines cut into the sides. Kroening was seen wearing long basketball shorts and a gray hooded sweatshirt.
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Atheism: The Case Against God (The Skeptic's Bookshelf) Paperback – September 1, 1979
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"A hard hitting attack against belief in the Christian God as well as all other supernatural beings.... This book might well be used in a beginning course in the philosophy of religion as a fair representation of contemporary atheistic thought. Students would...find it more provocative and challenging than some other treatment that may be technically more sophisticated. The author's direct and forceful way of making his points has great appeal; clearly, it is a book written with deep intellectual passion.... All in all, Smith's book provides a lively introduction to atheism."
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"Welcome, hard-hitting." --Publishers Weekly (reviewing the first edition of Atheism: The Case Against God)
"...prose is clear, straightforward, and relatively easy to follow--no small achievement when wading through centuries of epistemology and metaphysics."
--Journal of Church and State (reviewing Why Atheism?)
"George H. Smith is an independent scholar who for many decades has lectured and written about the history of classical liberal and libertarian ideas. The System of Liberty is his first extended take on this history to be published by a high-level academic press--a tribute both to Smith's dogged scholarship and to the rise in the respectability of the libertarian tradition he explains and espouses....the information and analysis are always interesting."
--Brian Doherty, Reason magazine (reviewing The System of Liberty)
"George Smith's lectures on classical liberalism had a profound effect on my thinking. Now, at long last, others may profit from his prodigious learning in this absolutely 'must read' book for anyone interested in modern libertarianism and its historical roots. Clear, accessible, balanced, and powerfully reasoned."
--Randy E. Barnett, author of The Structure of Liberty: Justice and the Rule of Law (reviewing The System of Liberty)
"This is a lucid, concise, but at the same time a deep overview of the origins and structure of classical liberal thought. With a fluid and engaging style, Smith corrects many of our modern misconceptions about how early liberals understood themselves and the terms on which they debated. Anyone interested in liberal thought, whether in its 'classical', modern 'high liberal', or libertarian forms, will find this a valuable resource. Even critics of classical liberalism will find, thanks to Smith, that classical liberal thought contains a great deal of forgotten wisdom."
--Jason Brennan, author of Libertarianism: What Everyone Needs to Know (reviewing The System of Liberty)
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It seems many reviewers haven't done their homework. At best I see one or two quotes from Smith's book which are generally secondary arguments and are chronically made out of context.
To defend the standpoint of the atheist, Smith need not answer the question "Is the universe eternal" or any of these other off-topic questions raised in earlier reviews. Please consult your local cosmologist for opinions on that subject matter.
Smith's argument is plain and simple. Forget everything you've learned on the subject of theism (to remove bias and address the issue objectively). Now let the theist propose his theory of God. Evaluate each line of argument posited by the theist. Smith identifies the logical flaws, inconsistencies, and unclear definitions in the theist's arguments. His conclusion is that if the theist can't convince you, using logic and evidence, of the existence of a God, then if you accept the existence of God, you are doing so irrationally. Atheism then stands as the rational alternative, equivalent to saying to the theist "You have not convinced me that 'God' exists." ATHEISM IS NOT A PROOF THAT GOD DOES NOT EXIST. INSTEAD IT IS THE ASSERTION THAT THEISM DOES NOT PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE PROOF OF THE EXISTENCE OF GOD.
Many of the reviewers of this book have missed this very critical and highly essential pillar of the book, and have instead chosen to attack less important issues or formulate overly-simplistic proofs of why God HAS to exist. Had they actually read the book, they would have found that many of these arguments are addressed.
This book will do you no good if you thumb through it and pick out a line or two from a page in the middle and then scoff at it.Read more ›
The restriction on the length of my review of this book (imposed by
Amazon.com at a 1,000 words) does not allow me to delineate all the positive particulars this book has to offer. Regrettably, I can only emphasize what aspects of this book distinguish it from other works of a similar nature.
One of the most attractive features that I found in Smith's book was his ability to convey complex philosophical dilemmas, that are germane to the realm of theism, without falling into the common practice - which most professional philosophers constantly do - of inundating his arguments with esoteric jargon. Any laymen can peruse through Smith's work without having to open a philosophical dictionary every five minutes. While Smith does put forth his charges against religious belief in a manner that is fairly easy to grasp, he does not sacrifice substantive content, therefore an individual who is more seasoned in the subject of philosophy and theology will not find "Atheism: The Case Against God" lacking by any means. This ability to reach both the philosophical hobbyist and the academician speaks much of Smith's talent as a writer as it does of him as a philosopher.
Outside this book's easily discernable assertions, another noteworthy characteristic of Smith's piece is its originality.Read more ›
Smith then proceeds to do just that for the remainder of his book. He covers basic and important subjects such as god concepts, faith, morality, and common arguments for god. Smith argues that no rational person can accept theism as true and he discusses the philosophical problems of many theistic arguments. Smith writes in a non-technical style, and this may be why the book is popular. I think Smith's book could serve as a good starting point for approaching more thorough and technical books on atheism.
Smith spends much of the book analyzing Christianity, and I would have preferred it if he spent more time looking at theism in general. Throughout the book, he describes major flaws in Christianity, and after awhile it appears as though he's just whipping a dead horse. Of course, it's a dead horse that many people insist on riding, so I suppose that critiquing it from several perspectives may help to convince some of the riders that they're not going anywhere on that beast.
If you are a philosophical layperson who wants to learn more about atheism, then this is the book you should read.
Now, if I may digress, it appears that some of the reviews posted before mine do not really review the book at all. Instead, they provide theistic arguments that supposedly refute the arguments that Smith makes in his book. It is interesting to note that the theistic arguments offered below are actually covered in Smith's book, where he shows them to be flawed. It makes me wonder if some of those reviewers actually read or understood the book.
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Warning....the kindle version, at least as of this date, does not include the Krauss forward or added info by the author at the end. Read morePublished 13 days ago by Jim H
I had a hard-time putting this book down.
George provides a comprehensive, in-depth, philosophical overview of the Christian God and god more generally. Read more
George Smith made the best irrefutable arguments when he wrote this book. I bought a 2nd one to give as a gift. Excellent and well written book. I Highly recommend.Published 5 months ago by LifePuzzle
This book should be titled, One Way To Become an Atheist, because George Smith does a remarkable job presenting twisted, intellectually inaccurate conclusions about the nature of... Read morePublished 6 months ago by Kelly Pinella
Read this book it you want to live your life logically and in peace rather than be peer pressured by others to follow an old historic faith blindly with no tangible evidence of... Read morePublished 6 months ago by Kenny
As is customary do when I go to the local Barnes and Noble, I was browsing the atheist section when another customer suggested that I read Atheism: The Case Against God by George... Read morePublished 8 months ago by Amazon Customer
Very important book, the best of its class. A great work of philosophy even apart from the god issue.Published 9 months ago by Sheldon Richman


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MINI Convertible review
The MINI Convertible is fun to drive on a summer's day and has space for four, and is our pick of the small convertibles
The third-generation MINI hatchback is better than ever, and it's the same story with the MINI Convertible version. It's good to drive, with an upmarket interior and a great range of engines under the bonnet as well. It was also named Convertible of the Year at our 2016 New Car Awards.
It's fairly expensive, but there aren't many rivals that offer open-top thrills in a supermini-sized package. There are a lot of personalisation options, including a Union Jack roof, that can drive up the price - but keep your wits about you and you could snag a good deal.
There's a hot MINI Cooper S Convertible model, plus an even hotter John Cooper Works (JCW) version, but even the cheaper Cooper and Cooper D flavours have plenty of power and manage decent economy as well. There's very little space in the back, however, and even though you may expect the boot to be small, it is still worth emphasising that this isn't a particularly practical car.
The MINI Convertible is now three models in, with the latest version being the best yet. This model is bigger and more upmarket than before, and features a range of turbocharged engines that offer better economy and power than ever.
Its rivals are few. You could include the Fiat 500C and DS 3 Cabrio as alternatives but neither has a full folding roof like the MINI, instead they offer large fabric sunroofs. That means the MINI feels more like a proper convertible than the alternatives and on a warm day you'll appreciate the difference.
There's more tech on board than previous MINI Convertible models too, which means it's safer and better suited to modern life than before. The interior feels well built, and the funky design inside and out will continue to mean this little cabriolet is a desirable car for younger buyers.
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There are a few engine and trim variants to choose from, with the Cooper being the entry-level car followed by the diesel Cooper D, the spicy Cooper S and the full-on hot hatch John Cooper Works (JCW) version. All have plenty going for them, from the frugal diesel to the quick Cooper S.
All are also available with a six speed manual or automatic gearbox, and because the Cooper is the entry-level car there's a decent amount of standard kit as well. Boot space of 215 litres and limited legroom in the back do hurt its practicality as a supermini, however.
Engines, performance and drive
Despite some extra weight from the strengthening needed to reinforce the convertible version of the MINI, it's still great fun to drive. It has well-weighted steering, a grippy chassis, a slick gear change and feels nimble around corners.
The driving position is comfortable and feels sporty, but some may find the ride on the stiff side. The vibrations you often get as a result of a convertible losing the extra bracing of a fixed roof aren't too bad. You'd still notice them if you drove it back to back with a hard-top supermini (and especially the MINI hatch), but it feels more rigid than a DS3 Cabrio despite having a proper convertible roof (unlike its rival).
The Cooper S is stiffer but not overly harsh in terms of ride quality, but the JCW might be a bit too firm for some. It's fine in the hatch, but the rock-solid suspension reveals some rattles and shimmys on poor roads. Given the JCW is more of a serious driver's car anyway, we'd say the Cooper S is enough for the droptop.
On certain models there are adaptive dampers which can alter the suspension settings between driving modes, which means you can decide on the fly between driving fun and ride comfort. It makes more sense on the fast Cooper S and JCW models, which have plenty of performance to exploit on a twisty road.
On the motorway and in slower-speed driving the MINI is well behaved - commuting wouldn't pose too much of a problem, as there's little wind noise with the roof up. Get it down and there's quite a bit of buffeting, but a removable wind deflector over the rear seats can help sort out the worst of it.
The engine noise is more audible with the roof down, and in Cooper S models that means the pops and bangs from the tailpipe are louder, which can be good fun if you're in the mood. You can hear a whistle from the turbo wastegate, too.
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The entry-level MINI Cooper gets a 134bhp 1.5-litre three-cylinder, while the Cooper S has a 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine with 189bhp. The JCW bumps that same engine up to 228bhp, making it one of the fastest supermini hot hatches around. The Cooper D is the only diesel model, and its three-cylinder 1.5-litre unit has 115bhp.
Even the Cooper model has 230Nm of torque thanks to its turbocharger, which means 0-62mph takes only 8.8 seconds. The Cooper D is a little less impressive, with the sprint taking 9.9 seconds, but the Cooper S model caters to speed freaks as it does 0-62mph in just 7.2 seconds. The JCW is fastest of all, taking only 6.6 seconds.
The Cooper's three-cylinder turbo is our pick of the range, plenty of punch for overtaking and enjoying the chassis at a more reasonable price and with decent fuel economy. There's a choice of a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic gearbox and we'd choose the manual, as the auto isn't the best at selecting the right gear to be in at the right moment.
The Cooper S is the sweet spot for drivers after a bit of performance, feeling genuinely brisk and sounding good in the process. It's quite thirsty as a result, though, and a touch unnecessary in a convertible that's all about posing and nipping around town. The JCW takes that further still - it can be seriously exciting on the right road, but is again expensive and a bit over-indulgent.
MPG, CO2 and running costs
With its new range of turbocharged engines, the new MINI Convertible is reasonably cheap to run. Extra weight means the figures drop from the equivalent hatchback model but the difference alone shouldn't be enough to dissuade you from buying.
The most economical model is the Cooper D diesel, which returns 74.3mpg and emits just 100g/km of CO2. Go for the automatic version and that drops to 72.5 and 104g/km, however. The petrol Cooper model returns 57.6mpg and emits 114g/km of CO2 with the manual 'box, or 55.4mpg and 119g/km with the auto.
Considering the performance on offer, the Cooper S' 47.1mpg and 139g/km figures are decent, with the JCW model only managing 43.5mpg and 152g/km of CO2. Neither will do much better than 35mpg in the real-world, however.
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An optional MINI Driving Mode system is available that lets you choose between Sport, Mid and Green settings. Switching it to Green mode will change the throttle, steering and air conditioning to optimise the car for fuel saving, which could add a few extra miles providing your driving is smooth enough.
Insurance groups
The cheapest model to insure in the range is the Cooper D, which sits in group 16. The Cooper model is a little higher in group 19, and both are higher than their hatchback equivalents. The Cooper S, being quite a bit faster, is in insurance group 29, though this drops to 25 if you go for the automatic version.
Interior, design and technology
At a glance there's not too much difference between the current MINI Convertible and the previous-generation model. It still has that modern MINI look, with the retro-inspired grille and roofline giving it a cute and stylish appearance.
The folding roof folds all the way down, unlike rivals like the Fiat 500C, which means with the windows down the whole cabin is exposed. The boot space takes a hit with the roof down, dropping from 215 litres to 150 litres, however.
You can specify your roof with a Union Jack design, for an extra stylish look, plus there are plenty of other paint colours and other customisation options you can choose from when buying.
The MINI's cabin is just as quirky and retro-inspired as the exterior look, with oversized dials, a circular display screen in the centre of the dash and lots of funky design cues. For instance, the driving mode selector switch is part of the gearstick assembly - rather than just being a button on the dash.
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Many owners will go for the Chili or Pepper packs, which add options like floor mats, bigger alloy wheels, passenger seat height adjustment, sports seats, air conditioning and Bluetooth. Both are a decent deal if you think you need most or all of the options included.
Sat-nav, stereo and infotainment
The infotainment and sat-nav system in the MINI convertible is all part of the large central section in the middle of the dashboard. It's a cool feature, and has a backlit ring around the outside that matches the colour of the speedometer lighting.
The sat-nav system itself is based on BMW's iDrive set-up, using a slightly awkwardly-placed dial controller behind the gear lever. The stereo isn't fantastic either, which means overall the in-car tech leaves a bit to be desired considering the quality of the rest of the cabin.
Practicality, comfort and boot space
The latest MINI Convertible is bigger than before, and in the front there's plenty of room for two. However in the back seats it's a different story, as you'll need to have the front seats set quite far forward to get any adults in the back. Even kids will be within their rights to complain about legroom if they are behind a taller driver.
Still, it's easier to get into the back than in the hatch, since you can get the roof off and hop in easily enough. The seats aren't uncomfortable either, so it's just a case of limited space inside.
That's also true of the interior storage, as the small glovebox and centre console storage don't offer much space either. You could always use the back seats as a makeshift storage shelf until you need to use them.
The driving position means forward visibility is good, but with the roof up it's a bit harder to see out of the back for parking. Clearly it's a different story with the top down, but that's not always practical - parking in the rain, for example.
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The MINI has been getting bigger through the years, and this new Convertible is no exception. At 3.8m long, 1.7m wide and 1.4m high, which means it's close to superminis like the popular Ford Fiesta and Fiat 500 in size. The folding roof means the body has to be strengthened, so the Convertible weighs 1,280kg compared to the hatch's 1,160kg.
The MINI has never had a big boot, and at 215 litres the Convertible's is as small as ever. That reduces to 150 litres with the roof down too, so you'll have very limited space for bags if you decide to get the roof down on a summer holiday. There are always the rear seats, however, which provide a bit of extra space if you don't have any passengers back there.
Reliability and Safety
The MINI Convertible hasn't been tested by Euro NCAP yet, but four stars for the hatchback model gives a decent indication of the car's safety. That car scored 79 per cent for adult occupants and 73 per cent for child occupants, but the relatively low 56 per cent for safety kit is disappointing.
That score is likely because things like lane departure warning aren't available, and kit like city autonomous braking is optional. The MINI does have two ISOFIX points as standard, however.
The hatch also dropped 88 places down the charts in our annual Driver Power customer satisfaction survey in 2016, with a very low score in the reliability category. It also scored badly for practicality, ride quality and build quality. It doesn't bode well for the car, although it's worth bearing in mind that in terms of overall score it was within 10 per cent of the top-ranked car.
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The MINI Convertible comes with an industry standard three-year warranty, so you're covered for the initial period of ownership. There's also the MINI Insured Warranty for after that, which covers cars under 100,000 miles. It covers several different aspects of the car, so check what you're buying when you sign up.
MINI's servicing pack is called TLC and covers servicing for five years or 50,000 miles. MINI says that the service covers labour and repair costs. For a further three years thereafter, or 30,000 miles, the MINI TLC XL package can keep you topped up. Both these payments can be bundled in with the cost of the car or bought separately.