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Skip to comments.SB 1062 Press Conference Remarks by Gov. Jan Brewer [Official Statement]
Posted on 02/26/2014 5:30:05 PM PST by SoFloFreeper
I doubt this will halt the debate....religious liberties are under assault, and no one in the government seems to give a damn.
And by the way, has Sarah Palin or Ted Cruz said anything on this issue? Doesn't Sarah own property down in Arizona?
When the "discrimination" and "respect" memes made their appearance, I knew she went to the dark side.
She sounds exactly like a liberal. What is wrong, Arizona? Why do you insist on electing Republican scumbags to seemingly every office from governor to senator? Why not just go full New Mexico and vote DemoRat because Brewer is as good as one.
Enjoy your thirty pieces of silver, Jan. I won't spend a dime in your state so long as I live.
Ted Cruz .the first thing he did right was not get involved in another state's business. I think it is ridiculous that other people outside Arizona got mixed up in this. This was a state's right and because of nosey bodies, it turned national. Had it not turned national, she would not have vetoed the bill. I thank Sarah and Ted for doing the right thing. Ted for a change kept another state's business to himself. States right are not supposed to be easy otherwise the founders never would have fought for them. Jan Brewer made the wrong decision but it was because of busybodies she was caught in a stupid media storm. I blame everyone outside of Arizona for this tragedy.
The problem, Governor, is respect and understanding only go one way these days. The left will continue to go after religious people and cost them big time with lawsuits and closed businesses.
Sorry Jan, you lose.
Just because a case hasn't come up yet doesn't preclude the legislature from taking action to shield business from frivolous lawsuits.
How much did the NFL put in that envelope, eh Jan?
Used to think Gov. Brewer had some courage. Wrong.
How about you blame Jan Brewer for being as weak as the two Arizona senators, and the turncoat GOPs in the legislature?
Another day, another Republican caving in. I hope Governor Brewer understands that the left still hates her. Now, a lot of her supporters do, too.
What ever happened to the "We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone" thing????
She is finished. She lacked male testosterone. What a quivering spineless ganglia. Now she has NO support from anywhere.
POPPYCOCK, Gov. Brewer!
You had no problem, whatsoever, with DISCRIMINATING AGAINST CHRISTIANS and the 1st Amendment as it involves religious liberties.
Bottom line, she took the advice of lawyers, not her constituency.
How about you blame Jan Brewer for being as weak as the two Arizona senators, and the turncoat GOPs in the legislature?
Well she is not a Saint, but I always thought she was human. I keep wondering when we are going to stop putting these politicians on pedestals. The Governor Brewer cheerleading because she gave it to President Obama on the tarmac a while back was gross. Now I guess she is the new villain that was a hero. It has happened many time when I warned people to stop making conservative politicians these perfect unsustainable robots. One day I am going to be listened too.
What is so astonishing about this debacle is that proponents of this law let the opposition get out in front to label and define it first.
They should have come out with a press conference to explain that the law is designed to prevent the atrocities being committed against Christians in other states.
I think we need some pretend gays to try to force a Muslim bakery to make their wedding cake.
The SCOTUS should take the next baker, florist, photographer, etc. case that comes up so they can make clear that the First Amendment trumps anti discrimination laws or policies.
Not one dimes worth of difference cave. FU JB.
A.That would be the boundless expansion of the Commerce Clause, combined with present Equal Protection jurisprudence(see Texas earlier today.)Game basically over.
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What? Is she afraid a little football won't be played in "her" state?
Do they have the numbers to override her veto?
No. Ted Cruz should have gotten involved. In war, the army that can muster superior forces at the point of conflict wins, that is how insurgents defeat a modern military. Liberals around the nation attacked Arizona mercilessly while most conservative big shots stayed silent, hence they won, and will always win unless things change.
"Do they have the numbers to override her veto?"
No. The backlash was so fierce that many of those that voted for it are now apologizing, on paper it would not pass again, typical cowardice from RINO's.
Over 50% of the time, we lose because the people who are supposed to represent us surrender. The left are just doing what they've always done. Agitated, bullied, assaulted, smeared, attacked etc. We cannot let the French Republicans get away with surrendering our liberty 24/7 anymore.
Gays will find a Christian business owner to sue so will Brewer, Romney, Mccain the NFL Delta the MLB stand with the Christian business owner sued by gay activists for practicing their religion????
There are not many Republicans ANYWHERE who stay true to conservative beliefs. Jeff McFlake ran as a conservative, and then immediately turned hard left.
As for boycotting Arizona - name another state that has even TRIED to protect Christian (and Muslim and Satanist) business owners from being forced to violate their conscience.
She thinks the populace will be more forgiving of a veto than a cancelled football game. The sad truth is that she may be right.
You are right, the politicians are worthless. But they are what the good people of Arizona decided to raise to high office.
The fact is, she gave in to pressure, and who cares where the pressure was from?
She is weak willed and lacks conviction.
It is up to the People now.
The people, can do without the likes of Jan Brewer.
same in my state of Texas. If Perry waivers , it does not mean I have to waiver.
She is a spineless coward that puts the "economy" ahead of "morality." That is a fool's way...it doesn't work. Homosexuals should NOT be a "protected" class against discrimination. She is allowing that to proceed.
If Cruz or Palin were wise they would both berate her for this decision. However, I doubt they will. I wonder if Mike Huckabee will rightly reprimand this wayward governor?
Obviously you had no need for such measures in the states prior to this current period. This freedom already exists in the Constitution, but in Arizona, you had the legislature pass it for good measure.
In Kansas, it died in between the legislative bodies and that is its own issue, but in Arizona the legislature took action in response to the tyranny in neighboring New Mexico.
What you then saw was a massive media circus, GOP in full disarray doing idiotic interviews with Anderson Cooper, switching their vote, Mitt Romney weighing in for no reason whatsoever, and now Jan Brewer, who is retiring and has no obligations to anyone but her citiziens, buckles and vetoes the legislation. She actively votes against religious freedom with this veto. Other governors have not had a chance to make that call. Brewer was the first and she blew it.
I love the good people of Arizona, but for crying out loud, this GOP class they have come up with is one of the worst in the country. Juan McShame after how many years still gets sent to the senate, the state legislature for the most part is like the headless chicken caucus not knowing what they're doing. I'm not sure what's worse. The rank GOP corruption in Alaska or the startling incompetence in Arizona.
Arizona is not alone of course. Look at the garbage Tennessee sends to the senate.
I am just so sick of this cowardly white-flag cabal who claim to represent us and the constitution, but when the chips are down, they are beyond useless. And Mark Levin says we have to rely on the states to stand up and use their authority to protect our rights. What rights? Jan Brewer doesn't even know the rights we have. She's a puke.
Nobody protested the soup nazi.
Coward. She just said she fears the economic blackmail of rage flecked diva's more than she believes in religious freedom.
Trust me the day is coming when a person of faith will be sued because they could not hold a banner high for same sex marriage. I just kind of hope it will be a Muslim.
Once Arizona legislators who voted for the bill started pleading with the governor to veto it, the battle was lost.
There was no point in Cruz, or any other national conservative getting involved.
Put the blame where it lies -- on the Arizona legislators who didn't plan for the onslaught they should've known were coming and, worse, proved unable to defend their own bill.
They "Akinized" themselves...
I live in AZ., this was a bad bill. Period. Why do we have to legislate every freaking thing. I want less laws, not more. I am glad she vetoed it.
So when bakers are sued, what will be your response?
You ask a good question. Ping me when you get your response. I'm curious what rights will be afforded those who will have to accommodate that which is against their personal convictions.
How do you think this whole story would wash out if two white supremacists wanted to marry and tried to contract a black florist to take care of all their floral needs? Would that florist have the right to decline? Or would gay photographers be forced to do the photography at a Westboro Baptist Church wedding? Just curious. I'll bet the only ones who will be forced to go against their personal convictions to accommodate a special interest group are straight people of faith.
So far in Arizona, sexual orientation isn't on the list of protected groups,so this law was definitely a preemptive strike. However, as the make up of our elected representatives becomes more and more liberal, I don't doubt the progressives will try to add homosexuals to that list. In that case, how will our local officials help Arizona's conservatives and religious citizens? Or will we be forgotten?
Jan Brewer for President! Woo! Woo!
The problem is, we live in a country in which fear is becoming the primary driving force behind how people and politicians will act. The left, as always, went on an organized attack from the outset, labeling this bill the "right to discriminate against gays" and a new "Jim Crow" era. OTOH, supporters of the bill, as typical, failed to understand the power of emotionally-charged political language.
I doubt deep-down Brewer wanted to veto this (I have no way of knowing, of course), but she feared the intimidation tactics and didn't want to be known as the "Governor of hate" who lost her state the opportunity to host the Super Bowl. Things like this will continue as long as politicians (and individuals) feel they have no real protection against these thuggish tactics.
The left does not fear us. And as long as we sit around licking our wounds and griping about "lack of moral courage", they will continue to laugh at us. Until we adopt their tactics- prosecuting political opponents (for legitimate reasons, of course), creating situations that form the bases for lawsuits against financially vulnerable opponents, and selectively stigmatizing companies for "anti-Christian" policies, etc., it will stay that way...
Good points, Q.
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Joe Koenig of the Glen Rock Jaycees presented a donation of $1,000 to the Glen Rock Middle/High School HSA at a recent HSA meeting. Thank you Jaycees!
Summer Reading Discount at The Curious Reader
Once again the MS/HS HSA and The Curious Reader, Glen Rock's own downtown bookstore, are partnering to help you with your summer reading purchases! Mention the MS/HS HSA to receive a 5% discount anytime you purchase from The Curious Reader, especially helpful as students prepare for this summer's required reading.
Additionally, 10% of the sale amount will be donated to the MS/HS Media Center!
Many titles are available in stock or can be ordered for pick-up at the store or home delivery. Thank you for supporting local business, and the MS/HS HSA!
Grad Ball 2017
Grad Ball 2017 Co-Chairs, Andrea Vachon and Joe Frissora, need your email addresses for Grad Ball communications. Please email Andrea at email@example.com to be added to the email distribution list. A Facebook page has been set up also. If you would like to join, the name of the page is Glen Rock Grad Ball 2017.
Boosters Club Seeking New Leadership
The Glen Rock Boosters Club (GRBC) is an organization of parents dedicated to supporting* the students of Glen Rock High School.
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The other morning the Tornado emerged earlier than usual from her bedroom.
Typically by the time she comes out Ive moved on from meditating to my morning cup of coffee. Im already at the computer and Im hanging out with you guys (AKA blog reading).
This particular morning, however, I was still seated on my meditation pillow quietly focusing inward and preparing for my day.
I looked like this I imagine? (Actually Id like to imagine theres a halo of light & energy around me which the camera would capture as a mass of color, but I digress…)
She stood quietly and watched me, but I knew she was there. (Ive still got the monkey mind & immediately registered her tiny footsteps) When I was finished & opened my eyes she asked what I was doing.
Meditating. I like to start my morning by being very quiet and focusing on what's inside me. On the thoughts and feelings Im having and then try to let them all disappear so I can be very calm.
She got this. Sort of.
She and I chat a lot about ways we can calm ourselves when we're feeling nervous, anxious or even overly excited.
She s-l-o-w-l-y considered my response & decided it wasnt enough.
But what do you think about? How do you think about everything and make it all go away at the same time.
Her question stumped me.
It does seem a Herculean task some mornings to empty my manic mind. The day is about to start and my to-do list is always miles long.
I grabbed a blank sheet of paper from my desk and held it toward her.
I try and be this. I focus on letting go and making my mind like this paper. Smooth, empty and blank.
She mulled this over and clarified she still had one more question:
But what does it DO, Mama? Is it like at night when we pray for stuff?
I thought for a bit and what came to me is something Ive said before and which Im certain is not my own.**
Mama's meditation doesnt change things. Meditation changes ME—-it calms me and centers me—-so I am able to change things.
In that moment I remembered saying the above to Shauna once when she asked me about meditation.
I dont know if Im doing it "right."
I know Im not doing it for very long (five minutes or so).
I do know it changes me. It slows me down so I am capable of changing things & having an impact on my world.
Meditation doesnt change things in my life. Meditation causes me to be open & willing to change myself.
** I googled this to no avail yet remain convinced there is NO WAY I coined this expression. Anyone know who initially said it? I must have read it somewhere…


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Bus driver executes almost impossible U-turn to save the day
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Curtis Charles Flood (January 18, 1938–January 20, 1997) was a Major League Baseball player who spent most of his career as a center fielder for the St. Louis Cardinals. A defensive standout, he led the National League in putouts four times and in fielding percentage twice, winning Gold Glove Awards in his last seven full seasons from 1963–1969. He also batted over .300 six times, and led the NL in hits (211) in 1964. He retired with the third most games in center field (1683) in NL history, trailing only Willie Mays and Richie Ashburn.
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So far, at least 24 people have died due to the massive flooding.
Who needs a public pool this summer?
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Floodwaters in Texas killed at least five soldiers at Fort Hood while inundating large parts of the state.
The Louvre museum in Paris will be closed on Friday as officials work to move artwork away from rising floodwaters.
A deluge of biblical proportions caused widespread flooding in Houston.
Thankfully, they're all safe and sound, back on dry land.
Beware the omega blocks and atmospheric rivers of March, for they can lead to deadly extreme weather events.
Extreme weather will hit the U.S. hard this week, with potentially deadly flooding in several states. Meanwhile, Mexico City could see snow.
More than 20 people have died from the flood so far.
Hang in there, lil' guy!
Rescue teams in Britain are coming up with creative ways to free stranded residents.
Just look how happy he is.
That is one happy donkey.
Can't beat a Sunday afternoon trip down your local.
"Wait, you're still in the TREE?"
Six inches of rain fell in Austin in just one hour.
Storm system triggered historic flooding.
"Bye, bye Daddy's car."
If only this rain would fall in California...
A tropical weather system may pull off something few such storms do: intensify after moving inland.
The last thing Texas and Oklahoma needed was more rain. But that's exactly what it got last inight into this morning.
From drought to deluge in just a few weeks.
Faith in humanity restored deep in the heart of Texas.
These clouds are, to put it simply, amazing.
We'll never know how high the Blanco River crested in Wimberley, Texas, but it did set an all-time record.
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The good news is that the Texas drought is over. The bad news is that the Texas floods are just beginning.
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Roger at 787 is a good friend of mine. Check out his web site. He will rent you boards and you can tag along when he is giving lessons so you get the local knowledge which is key around Rincon. He'll guide you to the north side or south side depending on which is breaking better. and his place is nice but it's not on the beach. He can point in the right direction towards inland activities too.
\nStay Above the Weather is right too. Pools Beach Cabinas is nice up on the north side. 787 is down below Rincon on the South side. About 5 minutes from Marias/Dogmans.
\nDamn, I miss living there.....
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As far as surfing, thats a no brainer. Rincon. I cant say enough about Rincon and its awesomeness. Your girl will love the lazy parrot inn and the adjoined rum shack. Casa verde seemed sweet too.
\nI didn't buy a ring or anything but my girl and I took an AMAZING pr trip together that was very honeymoon-ish this past November. We stayed 3 days and nights in the condido and Old san juan area, rented a jeep and drove to Ponce (2.5-3 hours) for a day and a night, then drove up to rincon (another 2.5-3 hours probably) for the last 3 days. We went swimming in a water fall at El younque (sp?), did the bio-luminescence kayak tour at a beach on the south coast about a half hour from ponce, We checked out the Camoy Caves on the way out of rincon, I got barreled, she got a tan, and we both had a freaking blast. I can't stress how much fun the whole "puerto rico road trip" thing was. I mean, the place is the size of Connecticut and car rentals are dirt cheap.
\nThe rincon crowd "doesn't go to san juan" but really the night life there was amazing. Any given saturday there is a street festival about ... whatever. We happened to catch the "Condido Culinary festival" was was a real treat. I ate fresh pulled pork and downed $3 mojitos until I couldn't see straight. One block from our hotel.
\nPonce is a must see but try to also time that for a weekend because the place shuts down mid week, it was a ghost town when we arrived on thursday and a carnival on our way out friday. The city is ancient and much more low key than SJ. The surrounding mountains are some of the most beautiful roads you will ever drive.
\nRincon nightlife is ok if you like crowded bars and people with cooler stories than you. Most nights we just ended up on the balcony with a bottle of rum. The sushi joint behind pools beach is great too. (pools is such a fun wave)
\nHaha thats enough for now I could go on all day. Feel free to PM me.
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Rincon vs San Jaun vs. Punta Bonrinquen
Go to Punta Bonrinquen very consistent, clean and fun.
\nCheck the thumbnail below a nice shot of Wildo from the air. Many areas to surf and way more consistent on the north sure then in Rincon. Stay at La Cima inexpensive and near all the breaks.
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I took my family down to stay in Rincon Beach Resort and it was nice. Not super delux, but nice. Did the caves thing... pretty cool. You can also drive to El Yunque and check that place out... really cool too. The surf will not disappoint, and when it's flat, you gotta take her out to Tres to snorkel.
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Might not be too crowded... October is not peak tourist season. Even when it is crowded, Marias can get pretty spread out, with several lineups from the point through Marias, down to Dogman's. Be careful on the inside and the shallow spots down the line toward "stacks" or whatever they call it, where pipes stick up out of the water.
\nYou'll have fun. I am jealous.
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\nAnother suggestion while out on the Island (and away from San Juan which is a smart move). Book a villa or parador down around Humacao or up in the hills around El Yunque or near Fajardo/old Roosevelt Roads Navy Base. You can easily spend a day in El Yunque and also a half day skin diving in the Fajardo islands area. Get a copy of Que Pasa, the tourist guide, and a good travel guide to figure out the details. From the E/SE end you can drive to Guanica, stopping in Ponce along the way.
\nI don't think you will want to paddle out at Inches on the SE coast near Patillas. A very nice left on easterly trades or storm swell. Shallow and full of fire coral. If you get burned by the fire coral then you can seak out some Santeria in the nearby town of Guayama, the center of Santeria in PR
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I hear that La Perla is exquisite. You can hit a raggaeton concert and take a walk by the sea. There is a historic cemetery there where you can do self guided ghost tours at night too! You two will have a great time there, hit up a quaint B&B, and get a lot of bang for you buck!
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Make sure you take your wife to be to the English Rose for an early brunch and to the Ode to the Elephant for evening drinks and/or dinner. The view is awesome. After session at Maria's Calypso is the place for a sunset cold one.
Go into comoestaeso.com and you'll see the live action at Maria's. Also visit rinconsurfreport.com and of course swell info has a great forecast As well as caricoos.com. You'll have a blast.
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http://maryleesbythesea.com/, that you could stay at and explore a couple days to Ponce to the East and Cabo Rojo/Boqueron & Puerto Real (fishing village area with some real good no-name restaurants) to the west.
\nFor October surfing and romance you might be better off at one of the villas/hotels just east of Jobos (there is also a nice villa west of Jobos) -' + '- maybe a little more romantic than living amongst a swarm of gringos in Little America (Puntas). Jobos will probably be a nice beach for you to surf at and for the new wife to hang out at as there is some nice sandy areas for swimming in calm waters inside the cove.
\nBTW, Puerto Rico isn't really "out of the country" especially if you have been to Little Havana in Tampa or S. FL in general... just different than Iowa or Indiana.
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DawnPatrolSUP, be flexible on where you stay. Rincon Beach Resort is south of town and you'll need to drive a little to get to the north coast...and lately there have been a lot of car windows broken at Middles, like 10 at a time.
\nOurs was broken out at Jobo's in October. Don't leave anything of value in the car. There has been an increase in police patrols up there because of this- -way late but at least they're aware of the problem.
\nYou won't be the only one on a sup and on small days it won't be an issue, but if it's cranking most of those guys cannot get back out as there are no real channels.
\nThe bioluminescent bays are great, Vieques is the best, but remember they don't go out on anything near a full moon b/c you can't see anything.
\nOctober is hit or miss for surf, but you can usually find something. Crowds are a fact of life here but the vibe in the water is pretty cool. Mostly.
\nSee you in the water!
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BTW, staying in Puntas you will feel like you never left FL or NJ. Hope the Mar Azul guy has improved his operations concerning SUP and longboard rentals. There were real issues with newbies flooding Rincon without the slightest concept of surf etiquette.
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Incredible, that's quite the wave
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I have only been to Rincon in April, going again this year, so I don't know how the winds are any other time of the year. I have been renting a condo right on Sandy Beach, which is in Puntas. The spring usually has a strong ENE wind that picks up by 10:00 AM. An early morning session at Sandy Beach is usually glassy and a forgiving bottom. The rocky bottom starts a few hundred yards east by Casa Isleana/Parking lots. Once the wind picks up I head towards Maris, Dogmans, or Domes. Indicators is shallow and over coral.
Fly into the Aguadilla air port if staying in Rincon, its only 25 miles away vs. a 2 hour drive from San Juan.
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Camof the day for 3/30/12 is Sandy Beach. Not the best swell or picture but it may give you a better idea.
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I'd suggest staying at Casa Islena, Rincon of the Sea, Villa Cofresi or even The Lazy Parot over
Rincon Beach Resort. RBR is closer to Mayaguez than Rincon and kind of like a ghost town. If you
want high high end look at Horned Dorset Primivera. Roger is good as is Ramses Morales for lessons
island tours. Go to www.coquirincon.com or www.surfrinconpr.com, or www.rinconpr.com or www.rincon.org
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I've really been enjoying this thread and don't wish to argue - I am sure Rincon is the best surfing spot of the two. But there is a really good break in San Juan called Parada Ocho or just La Ocho. It is a reef break that you paddle out to from bus stop #8 - hence the name - and it is clearly visible from Fort El Moro in Old San Juan. I am going to paste a little info on it here. For those out there with no Espanol, the article says it gets to be 12 feet when it is epic, but is often 7-8 feet. I surfed it two days in a row in December 1999. The first day it was about 6-8 ft. and the second day it was a foot or two bigger. The waves were very well formed, they were not crowded, and there was no localism. I had an awesome time both days.
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Isn't that (La Ocho) where they held the CT contest when they were in PR?
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Sorry the picture of the break did not upload. I have uploaded it to my gallery if anyone wants to check it out. Aloha!
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I hear that La Perla is exquisite. You can hit a raggaeton concert and take a walk by the sea. There is a historic cemetery there where you can do self guided ghost tours at night too! You two will have a great time there, hit up a quaint B&B, and get a lot of bang for you buck!
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|NIST postdoctoral researcher David Hanneke at the laser table used to demonstrate the first universal programmable processor for a potential quantum computer. A pair of beryllium ions (charged atoms) that hold information in the processor are trapped inside the cylinder at the lower right. A colorized image of the two ions is displayed on the monitor in the background. Credit: J. Burrus/NIST
Physicists at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have demonstrated the first "universal" programmable quantum information processor able to run any program allowed by quantum mechanics—the rules governing the submicroscopic world—using two quantum bits (qubits) of information. The processor could be a module in a future quantum computer, which theoretically could solve some important problems that are intractable today.
The NIST demonstration, described in Nature Physics,* marks the first time any research group has moved beyond demonstrating individual tasks for a quantum processor—as done previously at NIST and elsewhere—to perform programmable processing, combining enough inputs and continuous steps to run any possible two-qubit program.
The NIST team also analyzed the quantum processor with the methods used in traditional computer science and electronics by creating a diagram of the processing circuit and mathematically determining the 15 different starting values and sequences of processing operations needed to run a given program.
"This is the first time anyone has demonstrated a programmable quantum processor for more than one qubit," says NIST postdoctoral researcher David Hanneke, first author of the paper. "It's a step toward the big goal of doing calculations with lots and lots of qubits. The idea is you'd have lots of these processors, and you'd link them together.
The NIST processor stores binary information (1s and 0s) in two beryllium ions (electrically charged atoms), which are held in an electromagnetic trap and manipulated with ultraviolet lasers. Two magnesium ions in the trap help cool the beryllium ions.
NIST scientists can manipulate the states of each beryllium qubit, including placing the ions in a "superposition" of both 1 and 0 values at the same time, a significant potential advantage of information processing in the quantum world. Scientists also can "entangle" the two qubits, a quantum phenomenon that links the pair's properties even when the ions are physically separated.
With these capabilities, the NIST team performed 160 different processing routines on the two qubits. Although there are an infinite number of possible two-qubit programs, this set of 160 is large and diverse enough to fairly represent them, Hanneke says, making the processor "universal."
Key to the experimental design was use of a random number generator to select the particular routines that would be executed, so all possible programs had an equal chance of selection. This approach was chosen to avoid bias in testing the processor, in the event that some programs ran better or produced more accurate outputs than others.
Ions are among several promising types of qubits for a quantum computer. If they can be built, quantum computers have many possible applications such as breaking today's most widely used encryption codes, such as those that protect electronic financial transactions. In addition to its possible use as a module of a quantum computer, the new processor might be used as a miniature simulator for interactions in any quantum system that employs two energy levels, such as the two-level ion qubit systems that represent energy levels as 0s and 1s. Large quantum simulators could, for example, help explain the mystery of high-temperature superconductivity, the transmission of electricity with zero resistance at temperatures that may be practical for efficient storage and distribution of electric power.
The new paper is the same NIST research group's third major paper published this year based on data from experiments with trapped ions. They previously demonstrated sustained quantum information processing (www.nist.gov/public_affairs/releases/ion_trap_computers080609.html) and entanglement in a mechanical system similar to those in the macroscopic everyday world (www.nist.gov/public_affairs/releases/jost/jost_060309.html). NIST quantum computing research contributes to advances in national priority areas, such as information security, as well as NIST mission work in precision measurement and atomic clocks.
In the latest NIST experiments reported in Nature Physics, each program consisted of 31 logic operations, 15 of which were varied in the programming process. A logic operation is a rule specifying a particular manipulation of one or two qubits. In traditional computers, these operations are written into software code and performed by hardware.
The programs did not perform easily described mathematical calculations. Rather, they involved various single-qubit "rotations" and two-qubit entanglements. As an example of a rotation, if a qubit is envisioned as a dot on a sphere at the north pole for 0, at the south pole for 1, or on the equator for a balanced superposition of 0 and 1, the dot might be rotated to a different point on the sphere, perhaps from the northern to the southern hemisphere, making it more of a 1 than a 0.
Each program operated accurately an average of 79 percent of the time across 900 runs, each run lasting about 37 milliseconds. To evaluate the processor and the quality of its operation, NIST scientists compared the measured outputs of the programs to idealized, theoretical results. They also performed extra measurements on 11 of the 160 programs, to more fully reconstruct how they ran and double-check the outputs.
As noted in the paper, many more qubits and logic operations will be required to solve large problems. A significant challenge for future research will be reducing the errors that build up during successive operations. Program accuracy rates will need to be boosted substantially, both to achieve fault-tolerant computing and to reduce the computational "overhead" needed to correct errors after they occur, according to the paper.
The research was supported in part by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, National Security Agency, and Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity.
*D. Hanneke, J.P. Home, J.D. Jost, J.M. Amini, D. Leibfried & D.J. Wineland. 2009. Realization of a programmable two-qubit quantum processor. Nature Physics. Posted online Nov. 15.
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Radar Detection and Discrimination of Small Maritime Targets at High Altitude and Grazing Angle
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AbstractLambda Science's approach to radar detection and discrimination of small targets in high-altitude sea clutter is to utilize improved multi-scan processing algorithms that incorporate feature-aided multiple hypothesis tracking and real-time clutter modeling. A sophisticated multi-target track (MTT) picture, using interacting multiple model filtering, is augmented with extracted target features and sea-clutter predictions. In this way, candidate tracks are discriminated based on consistency with extracted features and predicted clutter in addition to track consistency. We call it "MTT&D instead of detect". Probabilistic data association is used to reduce complexity for near real-time operation.
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the following code should work
import gi
import gi.repository
this works in a python shell. And it also works if I save the file as a script then launch it in a terminal. but in aptana3 i get this:
import gi.repository
ImportError: No module named repository
i think this bug report may have a clue
- Ubuntu Natty Gnome3 32Bit
- Pydev on python 2.7.1+
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Catan Histories: Settlers of America Trails to Rails is an fascinating, multiplayer board game from Mayfair Games. It uses the simple, fun, Catan hex-tile grid to present a map of the young United States. Players collect and trade resources in order to purchase and move settlers, build cities, lay rails and acquire and move trains. Create rail links to acquire gold, which lets you buy resources and use opponents' rails. Use trains to distribute goods to rival cities. But, as your settlers populate the West, they deplete the resources of the East.
Manufacturer's Suggested Age: 12 Years and Up
Includes: game pieces, instructions, game board, dice, cards
Material: cardstock, Wood, paper
Playing Time: 1-2 Hours
Number of Players: 3-4 Players
Level of Difficulty: intermediate
Languages: English
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I was visiting for a weekend and have stayed at other Residence Hotels. Since my fellow TripAdvisor travelers gave this hotel a good rating, I decided to see for myself.
The shuttle from Liberty Airport was timely and the driver friendly. I was a bit surprised that he did not offer assistance with my luggage. A very minor issue, but it starts the experience on a somewhat negative note.
Check-in was quick and easy and the Front Desk Staff very courteous and efficient. Only small problem I had was getting a boarding pass to print, but they were quite helpful and I did get it printed.
The 1 Bedroom Suite was quite roomy. modern, comfortable and very clean. Kitchen was well stocked with everything necessary. Sofabed and regular bed were very comfy. Wireless Internet access was free and not overly slow. Some airplane noise, but not enough to be bothersome. Nice decor and overall a great value for dollar spent. Pool area and Gym were nice and well kept, as were all public areas.
The free breakfast was much better than most places I have stayed. It is nice to see Scrambled Eggs, Sausage. Pancakes and Red Potatoes to go along with the "standard" waffles, yogurt and cereal. Food was hot and quite tasty. The dining area is a bit small but warm and inviting.
Check out was fast and efficient. The shuttle driver on return took my luggage for me and was very polite. Shuttle runs every 30 mins, so getting back to the airport was very easy..
I do have a small issue with charging $11 per day for guest parking. My companion drove, so I did have to pay the fee. It is a secure gated lot, but this nickel and dime stuff should be included in the rate.
Overall, a friendly, clean and nice option near the airport. I will stay here again on future trips.
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Newton's first law states that a body in motion at a constant velocity will remain in motion in a straight line unless acted upon by an outside force. While Newton lost a lot of money during the South Sea bubble in 1720 chasing hot stocks, he could have made a lot more simply by applying his findings to the world of investing in dividend stocks instead.
In my years of investing in dividend stocks, I have noticed that companies which consistently raise dividends every year tend to keep raising dividends going forward. Companies which sporadically boost dividends for short periods of time, only to freeze or cut them later tend to repeat this activity over and over throughout their corporate histories. Unfortunately, many dividend investors fail to learn from history. As a result, these investors hope for the best when dividends are kept unchanged or cut, and predict dividend cuts as the distribution is raised to record levels for many years.
The companies which tend to consistently raise dividends tend to have business models that deliver the type of sustainable earnings growth that supports dividend growth. These companies manage to expand their businesses by creating a plan and sticking to it, while capitalizing on long-term economic trends and keeping their business vibrant and innovative. In addition, many companies that have managed to achieve long streaks of dividend increases are owners of strong global brands, have strong competitive advantages and are able to deliver value added products or services, which are characterized by high quality. As a result, it would be very difficult for a competitor to steal away customers based on price alone. In order to steal customers away, a competitor would have to spend years losing money, before carving out a profitable niche in the industry. The high returns on equity result in businesses that generate so much in free cash flow, that they have to return some to shareholders. The high return on equity also translates into lower capital requirements to stay relevant or expand the business over time.
For example, Wal-Mart Stores (WMT) is known for its low prices. If another retailer tries to steal customers away, they would have to beat the efficient distribution network, scale and long-term relationships/deals that Wal-Mart has with suppliers. In addition, because Wal-Mart has so many locations, it can afford lose money in a given market in order to eliminate competition there.
Another example includes Colgate-Palmolive (CL) toothpaste. Customers who purchase this product do so in a repeatable manner, because they like the quality of the toothpaste. People's teeth are important to them, which is why they would likely keep on purchasing the same brand of toothpaste even if prices were going up, rather than save money and purchase a cheaper product. That is especially true if the quality of the cheaper product is not perceived to be as high. In order to increase consumer awareness, marketers for the cheaper toothpaste would have to spend large sums of money convincing customers of the positive effects of their products. The cheaper toothpaste company would keep losing money for long periods of time, because people's tastes do not change overnight. A company like Colgate-Palmolive (CL) would maintain its competitive position if it innovates constantly and betters its products, and mint cash along the way to distribute to shareholders.
The repeatable nature of the transactions for companies like Wal-Mart and Colgate-Palmolive is occurring millions of times every week. Because they are providing products to use in peoples every day's lives, many such companies are able to predict how much they are going to sell within a few percentage points. As a result, the Boards of Directors are able to predict with a reasonable amount of certainty the amount of funds the company would be able to sustainably allocate in order to pay dividends over the next year. In addition, many companies in the US pride themselves on their long records of dividend payments or dividend increases. The dividend is typically seen as a "sacred cow", and would only be cut or eliminated under dire circumstances. In addition, companies like Coca-Cola (KO) and Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) which have the culture of consistently boosting distributions, would continue doing so, as long as the business fundamentals support this move. Even short-term weaknesses in earnings would not lead to elimination of the dividend growth culture in such companies. A dividend freeze or a dividend cut however would probably mean that the wheels of fortune are turning at these companies. As a result, these companies would likely avoid taking such actions, unless absolutely necessary.
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I've made a registration form and used jQuery Form Plugin (ajaxForm) to save the user input to my database. I validated the input fields using javascript in my HTML file, but I checked the email and username in my Php file.
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Last night I drove car into a flood about 6-12 " deep, (below the floor of the car), it stalled and could not be restarted. The car has been extricated to a near byshop for diagnostics. It is a 1986, 6 cly. Automatic, Chevy Celebrity. What are the chance of serious damage?
Tuesday, May 17th, 2011 AT 2:17 PM