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Marc Marquez carries the hopes of the motorcycle-crazy Spanish nation into the 2013 MotoGP World Championship and also those of the fiercely independent Catalunyan people.
The 19-year-old is following a proven formula which he hopes will make him the next premier class champion in motorcycle racing's blue riband series to hail from Spain.
Marquez first hopes to usurp fellow Spaniard Dani Pedrosa as the number one rider at the Repsol Honda team and, if his career current path is to be followed, then take over from Jorge Lorenzo as number one in the sport.
The teenager won the 125cc world championship in 2010 before adding the Moto2 crown this year, continuing a rise up the feeder classes which mirrors that of multiple world champion Valentino Rossi.
Lorenzo has since taken over the mantle of Italian Rossi and as next season brings the friends and rivals back together at Yamaha then 2013 may be one year too early for Marquez to unseat Lorenzo as the world's best.
But if Rossi and his natural successor as the sport's showman spend the season knocking lumps off each other from opposing sides of the Yamaha garage there is no reason why Marquez will not take advantage.
With a battling style well suited to last-lap passes Marquez could well be making his mark on the MotoGP podium from the early rounds of the 2013 championship season.
Hailing from the small town of Cervera, Marquez is sure to attract plenty of support when he joins the ranks of MotoGP's world stars.
The 2013 calendar will take in races at Jerez, Barcelona, Aragon and Valencia so Marquez will have plenty of chances to shine on home asphalt during his debut MotoGP season.
And with those races regularly attracting crowds of over 100,000 there will be no shortage of backing for a rider who has followed Pedrosa and Lorenzo through the tried and trusted school of Spanish motorcycle racing.
Marquez's rise to the top could coincide with the fall of Pedrosa who was for so long the darling of the Spanish fans.
The arrival or Lorenzo and inconsistency and injuries have combined to deny Pedrosa what many thought was his rightful ascendancy to world champion.
Marquez is set to become the new Spanish hero of MotoGP and perhaps consign Pedrosa's career to the history books with his search for that elusive title set to be an incomplete journey.
Marquez hopes to put what he learned in the feeder classes to good use when he steps up to MotoGP.
"125cc taught me to be quick on the bike. In Moto2 I have learnt to think on the bike: sometimes you cannot win and must pick up as many points as possible.
"MotoGP is a very different class. In Moto2 the key is scraping fairings, while in MotoGP many times it comes down to pulling clear by yourself and the strategies of each rider.
"It's a dream come true. My dream was always to ride in MotoGP and make a space for myself amongst the best riders in history.
"Going up to MotoGP with the best team in my first year is a privilege. I thank everyone for giving me the opportunity. I am definitely not going to waste it," added Marquez.
Winning the final Moto2 race of his career in Valencia after starting 33rd on the grid - on a day when Pedrosa took the final MotoGP race of the season - has only served to enhance Marquez's already established reputation.
Another rider looking to make his mark in MotoGP after stepping up from Moto2 will be Britain's Bradley Smith.
Like Marquez, Smith made his mark in 125cc GPs but his rise to MotoGP has been a more considered one.
Smith will remain with the Tech 3 Yamaha team where he will form one half of an all-British MotoGP line-up alongside Cal Crutchlow.
Although it can't match Spain and Italy for spectator interest, Britain has a long history of motorcycle racing world champions.
Crutchlow has been ploughing something of a lone furrow for British hopes in MotoGP in recent seasons.
The arrival of Smith as his closest rival should give British fans even more reasons to smile in 2013.
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March 9, 2002
High Tech CEOs Converge on UCSB for Conference
'Creating Value in Turbulent Times'
anta Barbara, Calif.--How are heads of successful high tech companies responding to the choppy conditions created by the present market downturn? Eight of them are coming March 9 to the University of California at Santa Barbara (UCSB) to address the issue of "Creating Value in Turbulent Times." That is the subject of the third annual Entrepreneurship 101 conference presented by the UCSB Center for Entrepreneurship and Engineering Management (CEEM).
Said CEEM Director Tim Schwartz, "We have invited some of the top executives in the country to come together for provocative interchanges on strategic and operational issues they are forced to deal with in this climate."
Mark Turk, senior vice president at Silicon Valley Bank and member of CEEM's board of directors, added, "Not only do these speakers represent a cross-section of technology sectors, but each of their companies is in a different stage of development and maturation."
The first of two panel discussions will focus on "From the Trenches: Making the Tough Decisions." It will offer first-person answers to the question, "How has 'your' business been affected by the downturn?" The three panelists and CEOs are Eric Schmidt of Google (the still rapidly growing search-engine company), Charles Corbalis of Calient Networks (provider of photonic networking solutions), and Bob Deuster of Newport Corp. (manufacturer and distributor of components and systems for laser and optical technologies).
The second panel looks at ways to "Balance Profits and Growth." The trio manning the panel will discuss how companies are forging a path to profitability through short and long term tradeoffs now required by dim prospects for funding from, on the one hand, a weak climate for venture capital, and, on the other hand, weak IPO prospects.
Panelists include Mike Kourey, CFO of Polycom (broadband solution provider); John Dorman, CEO of Digital Insight Corp. (supplier of technology infrastructure enabling financial institutions to serve customers via the Internet); and Michael Ziering, CEO of Diagnostic Products (manufacturer and distributor of medical immuno-diagnostic test kits and related instrumentation).
Both panels will be moderated by Pete Mountanos, who has headed several high tech companies, notably VXtreme, FAST Multimedia Inc., and ABEKAS Video Systems.
The keynote speaker is Guy Kawasaki, currently CEO of Garage Technology Ventures (a venture capital investment bank that provides funding services for high tech startups). His subject is "Retrenching and Rebuilding." Instrumental in the founding of several personal computer companies, Kawasaki is one of the key individuals responsible for the success of the Macintosh computer. He is the author of seven books including "Rules for Revolutionaries," "How To Drive Your Competition Crazy," "Selling the Dream," and "The Macintosh Way."
Registration for the 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. event in Corwin Pavilion on the UCSB campus begins at 8:30. The fee including lunch is $125 for the public, $45 for UCSB faculty and staff, and $20 for students. Register ahead of time on line at the conference web site. For UCSB students who register ahead of time with Jan Adelson at the CEEM office in Engineering 1, Room 1107, the fee will be halved to $10.
Marquee Conference sponsors, with contributions of at least $7,500, are Reicker, Pfau, Pyle, McRoy & Herman LLP; Silicon Valley Bank; and Stradling Yocca Carlson and Rauth Attorneys at Law.
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Hot Clicks: NBA to fine players for flopping; Gracie Carvalho
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The NBA is on the verge of announcing a new plan to curtail flopping. The league is expected to review possible flops after each game and then hand out a fine to the culprit. No word yet on whether the NBA will go with the $1 million fine that ESPN analyst Jeff Van Gundy suggested last season in one of the great rants of all time. But these guys should definitely have their checkbooks ready.
Ladies And Gentlemen... The InternetNo matter who you are and where you are, every moment, gesture and look can be transformed into something that will live on in infamy on the World Wide Web. Washington Huskies defensive coordinator Justin Wilcox is realizing this today.
Photo Gallery Of The Day
Gracie CarvalhoBrazilian model Gracie Carvalho has just done some of her best work ever.
We're Almost Done With Gangnam StyleNew Lakers forward Dwight Howard did some Gangnam Style dancing on The Ellen DeGeneres Show and revealed that it was a dream come true to be on her show. (Way to dream big, Dwight.) The Golden State Warriors have also made a Gangnam Style video, which I'm posting only because of the blonde cheerleader on the subway.
Giveaway Of The Day
Boston Red Sox and Fenway Park 100th Anniversary Collector's SetI have four Boston Red Sox and Fenway Park 100th Anniversary Collector's Sets DVDs (thanks to A&E Sports) to give away. The first four people to e-mail me (firstname.lastname@example.com) the answer to the following question win the DVD. You must e-mail me and put "CONTEST" in the subject line.
* Which Red Sox player missed a couple of games earlier this season after injuring his back when he bent over to say hello to a kid at the mall?
UPDATE: Contest is over. Winners have been e-mailed.
Infomercial Video Of The DayThis video explains what every infomercial is really telling you.
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Who Butted Heads on 'The Bachelor Canada - Women Tell All'?
The Bachelor Canada airs Wednesdays at 9:30pm ET/PT on Citytv. Don't forget to follow @bachelorCA during the show for our insider @PayChen's best Tweets. Plus, get the FREE interactive 'Bachelor Canada' App, with live viewing chats, virtual rose ceremonies and a fantasy pool (BlackBerry® App World™) (iTunes.ca).
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I loved last night's Women Tell All special. Love Ana that much more for speaking her mind while not being catty.
It could have been a real disaster when Whitney took the hot seat and went back and forth with Gabrielle, and surprisingly (or not, because Canadians are so gosh darn nice!) the bachelorettes were very civil and honest with their comments towards Whitney in general without resorting to low blows or name-calling. Overall, these ladies are a very classy bunch.
When they replayed that scene where Laura B. is left alone on that bridge in Paris, it makes me cringe. I think that was truly the most painful rejection during the whole series to watch. Left on a bridge while the guy you are falling for whisks away the other woman onto a farting horse-drawn carriage and you – without a horse, a carriage (or sensible shoes) – have to walk back across the bridge alone.
The most touching moment of the Women Tell All was Brad's words to Laura F. and I would be lying if I said I didn't get a little choked up watching him praise her.
It seems there were a few key conversations that people either didn't remember having, or they didn't happen at all. Gabrielle and Whitney argued over whether Whitney lied about running off to see Brad in his room. And Tia (I don't remember her...) insists she told Brad in Mexico that she wasn't developing feelings for him but he says she never once mentioned this. In the end it doesn't really matter because there are two left. Next week, Whitney and Bianka meet Brad's family and we find out who he chooses.
Wait, Bianka? Where was she last night? Maybe we should ask host Tyler Harcott; it was great to see more of him on The Women Tell All.
Anyways, the iVillageCanada team is having a special final rose viewing party in Toronto at the newly resdesigned Quail – a Firkin Pub next Wednesday, Nov 21 (Ed note: unfortunately, the guest list is now full). Get some friends and have your own viewing party where we can connect and share photos over Twitter!
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The Sept. 15 Post and Courier included Brian Hicks' column titled "Going green carries sizable price tag," suggesting that Charleston County is paying more than it should to develop the premier solid waste program in the Southeast.
To the contrary, the county's Going Green initiative has saved millions. The county's solid waste budget has been reduced from $43 million to $25 million because of efficiencies implemented by Kessler Consulting Inc. (KCI) resulting in a savings of $18 million in 2011. County Council has maintained a similar operating budget every subsequent year, while increasing services to the citizens of Charleston County. County Council hired KCI, the Florida-based planning and consulting firm, in 2008 to develop and implement an integrated solid waste management program.
While Hicks mentions a few of Charleston County's many accomplishments in "greening" our solid waste management program, he unfortunately gives the impression that these accomplishments would have occurred without council's leadership and KCI's industry knowledge and technical assistance to the county. He also gives the impression that council's leadership and KCI's involvement are not integral to the county's Going Green initiative.
While I respect the minority view of one dissenting council member relating to KCI's role in Charleston County, the majority of council voted 8-1 to extend KCI's contract for two more years. Council member Joe Qualey is entitled to his view that we do not need outside solid waste planning and industry technical assistance, but council disagrees.
The county has historically engaged outside assistance with its solid waste program. Unlike the past when the county paid millions of dollars over the years to other solid waste professionals with little results, today, the results we have seen through KCI's work is measurable and financially beneficial.
For instance, in addition to the achievements cited by Hicks, the county has doubled recycling participation and more than tripled our recycling rate, saving valuable landfill space for the future. With KCI's assistance, we now understand the cost per ton to operate our solid waste program, and in 2011 council provided a $3.5 million credit to the taxpayers on their solid waste user fee bill.
Council's 40 percent recycling goal is only one part of our much larger goal to have the premier integrated solid waste management program in the Southeast.
Our taxpayers deserve no less. We have made great strides, but the program is not "on automatic."
Councilwoman Anna Johnson, chair of our Solid Waste Committee, is working with KCI and staff to aggressively pursue ways to expand the single stream recycling program so that it can serve all residents countywide. We are developing a state-of-the-art materials recycling facility that when built will be able to handle the increased volume of materials collected in the County, and additional program improvements are on the drawing board.
A government that operates a landfill, numerous drop off stations and convenience centers, oversees two transfer stations, manages a recycling facility, and manages an extensive fleet of vehicles to collect recyclables countywide will always need outside solid waste planning and technical assistance if we want to keep pace with the solid waste industry. Under my leadership, we now have a consultant who adds real value to our programs, and ultimately, to our taxpayers.
In an 8-1 vote, County Council has expressed its complete confidence and support for KCI by renewing its contract.
This council looks forward to saving a lot more "green" in Charleston County.
Teddie E. Pryor Sr. is chairman of Charleston County Council.


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For the first time since Latrell Sprewell went in 1997, the Golden State Warriors will be represented in the NBA All-Star game.
The only caveat? David Lee will play in the game, but teammate Stephen Curry will not.
That, according to Warriors coach Mark Jackson, means justice was not served.
Asked Wednesday if he thought both players deserved to make the trip to Sunday's game in Houston, Jackson was adamant in the affirmative.
"It'd be right to have two Warriors there," he said. "Other than that, it won't be fun at all for me.
"I have two guys that deserve it. Our record states that. Their play states it and I'm just hoping justice prevails."
The coaches in the Western Conference, who vote for the reserves, saw it otherwise.
"I'm really excited to make it, but it's really bittersweet right now because we've been the leaders of this team all year long and I think one of the main reasons that I made it in and that we both had a good shot is because of the team's record," Lee said. "I think him and I are equally responsible for that along with the other guys on the team."
Lee said Curry was the first congratulatory text message he received after the news broke and is hopefully Curry could still play in the game, as an injury replacement.
"If it's up to me, he definitely makes it over guys who don't have winning records," Lee said.
At the halfway point, the Warriors (26-15) have league's seventh-best record and are off to their best start since the 1991-92 season.
It's Lee's second all-star selection, following his appearance in 2010 when he a member of the New York Knicks. That season, Lee was selected as a replacement for injured Allen Iverson. Coincidentally, the Knicks were in the midst of a nine-year stretch without an All-Star -- a drought that began after the 2001 game when Sprewell and Alan Houston represented the team.
After the team's 104-99 win against Oklahoma City on Wednesday, Lee speculated what it would for the duo to be selected to the game.
"It would mean a lot. I think the reason we'd be all stars is because of our team's resurgence," Lee said. "This team has been without an all star since 1997 and I think we've made great strides this year, so Steph Curry for all star."
Lee ranks 11th in the NBA in scoring (19.6 ppg), eighth in rebounding (10.8) and is second with 26 double doubles. His 17 20-point, 10-rebound performances are the most in the league.
The Western Conference coaches voted for three backcourt reserve players -- Tony Parker (Spurs), Russell Westbrook (Thunder) and James Harden (Rockets) -- ahead of Curry, who outplayed Westbrook in Golden State's win over the Thunder.
It would have been Curry's first career All-Star selection, but he's not a stranger to the All-Star weekend festivities.
In 2010, he scored 14 points to help the rookies defeat the sophomores in the Rising Stars Challenge and also participated in the Three-Point Shootout. He was apart of a losing effort for the sophomores in the game the following year and beat out Russell Westbrook to win the Skills Challenge.
"When you go there and you're a participant in one of those events, you notice the different guys that are there for the big game," Curry said. "They have their own schedule, they have their own things that they have going on. Going there and knowing that Sunday is the big game and that's what everyone is gearing up for, you want to be apart of that."
Curry leads the Warriors and ranks eighth in the NBA in scoring (20.9 ppg), is tied for 13th in assists per game (6.6) and 14th in steals per game (1.7). In
Warriors turned to Twitter to post their feelings:
Congrats to my bro @dlee042 representing #DubNation in Houston. Proud teammate. Lets go— Stephen Curry (@StephenCurry30) January 25, 2013
Congrats to @dlee042 on making the All Star Team! Well Deserved! Thank God!#Warriors— Mark Jackson (@JacksonMark13) January 25, 2013
So proud to be representing the Warriors & the Bay in Houston..Bittersweet moment because my bro @stephencurry30 deserves it as well! #GSW— David Lee (@Dlee042) January 25, 2013


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Nicolas Cage has gotten a lot of flack for his seemingly indiscriminate movie choices, and we can't argue that he's taken part in many unmemorable -- and, yes, downright bad -- films. It's also true, and sometimes overlooked, that he's done amazingly solid work in a variety of worthwhile movies, not all of them in the distant past, i.e., 2009's 'The Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans' and last year's 'Kick-Ass.'
He's still one of the funniest, most soulful, and eccentric presences on film ... when given the right vehicle. Unfortunately Hollywood is rife with clunkers and Cage clearly doesn't like to turn down work. (Some cite his numerous, much-publicized real estate acquisitions, among other expensive purchases, as the reason for his, um, productivity.)
Part of our disappointment with Cage's movie choices stems from the fact that his early career was so stellar. With an intense, engagingly off persona that was somehow both touching and sexy, Cage made a great impression in '80s movies 'Racing with the Moon,''Birdy,' and 'Peggy Sue Got Married,' among others. Any lingering thoughts of Coppola-related nepotism were forgotten as he finished off that decade -- and a charmed career stretch -- with 'Raising Arizona,''Moonstruck' and 'Wild at Heart,' all outstanding roles and films. (Even 1988's much-maligned 'Vampire's Kiss' was compelling for his committed, completely over-the-top performance.)
Then in the '90s, maybe inevitably, things started to slip. Though there were a few good movies ('Red Rock West') and roles (a stunning villain in 'Kiss of Death'), there was also the deeply unremarkable ('Guarding Tess,' 'It Could Happen to You') and the seriously awful ('Zandalee,' 'Deadfall') -- which is why Cage's Ben Sanderson in 1995's 'Leaving Las Vegas,' an incredibly honest and moving portrayal, was such a welcome role.
A depressed, unrepentant alcoholic, beyond help or redemption, Ben is fired from his screenwriting job in L.A. and moves to Las Vegas to drink himself to death. He meets a hooker (Elisabeth Shue), an equally lost soul, and they fall in love, both with the knowledge that they cannot expect the other to change. Mike Figgis' movie is thoroughly dark and often painful, but the leads' performances (and a great soundtrack) make it a must-see.
Shue, who'd never had a role remotely like this before (and hasn't since) is a revelation, but Cage is just as remarkable. His Ben is honest, intelligent and still capable of great charm; he's also completely resigned to his fate, and Cage's hollow-eyed cheerfulness and slow physical deterioration are heartbreaking to behold. Although quite capable of scenery-chewing, the actor doesn't overdo any of it, and he'd ultimately go on to win a Best Actor Oscar for his efforts.
Note: The following clip contains R-rated language (and yes, that's Julian Lennon as the bartender!)
Post-'Leaving Las Vegas,' Cage dove into action with 'The Rock,' 'Con Air,' and 'Face Off' -- each of which, to be sure, has its merits -- as well as various thrillers before turning in another haunting performance in Martin Scorsese's equally bleak 'Bringing Out The Dead' (1999). He continued his mixed-bag career with dopey mayhem ('Gone in Sixty Seconds') and middling drama ('The Family Man,'); some great films with rich, unusual roles deserving of Cage's talents ('Adaptation,''Matchstick Men'), and some unexpectedly decent ones as well ('The Weather Man,''World Trade Center').
In the past decade, Mr. Cage has taken on myriad action/adventure/fantasy flicks, including the 'National Treasure' franchise, 'Ghost Rider' and 'The Sorcerer's Apprentice,' much to the consternation of fans of his more serious work. On the other hand, he showed a complete return to subversive form with 'Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call - New Orleans' and his funny, poignant Big Daddy in 'Kick-Ass' was thoroughly enjoyable.
The prolific actor's upcoming titles include the revenge flick 'Drive Angry 3D,' Joel Schumacher's 'Trespass,' and a 'Ghost Rider' sequel ... not very promising. (Dominic Sena's supernatural thriller 'Season of the Witch,' opening Friday, had a long-delayed release, which is almost never a good sign.) We can only hope that Cage gets the chance -- or chooses -- to impress us again with a role like Ben Sanderson. We know he still has it in him.
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Supporting a Mother Who Suffers from Postpartum DepressionCody
She looks so helpless lying over there. She is staring off in space and it is as if she cannot comprehend any part of her favorite television show that is quietly playing on the TV. Even though she was not sleeping, she spent most of her day lying in bed with the blankets pulled over her head so tight that only the smallest amount of air and light could reach her face. She refuses to eat and she reacts to the thought of food as if it was the least important thing in the world. It is as if her body is present and her mind is somewhere far, far away. Yet, I know her mind has to be somewhere close by because I see her tears. How long will this last? How long can this last? I badly miss my wife and her children miss her too.
Depression affects many people in this world and can cause great disruptions in people's lives. Not only in the lives of the people who are suffering from depression, but also to those who love and care about the people suffering from depression. Many women suffer from postpartum depression and many of those women may not realize that their sadness, anxiety or negative feelings towards their new baby are symptoms of postpartum depression. Postpartum depression can appear in any woman who has recently had a baby. This includes mothers who may have never felt the effects of depression before and who may never feel the effects of depression again. It is important for a husband, father, or loved one to learn to recognize the signs of depression so that the mother can receive proper care and treatment, if necessary.
A mother who is suffering from postpartum depression may lose her interest in many of the little things that she would usually find enjoyable. Normal day to day tasks, which could include things as simple as making lunch for the kids, doing laundry, going to work, or even getting out of pajamas, can become overwhelming obstacles to her. Another common sign of depression is the loss of appetite and a desire to be isolated from the outside world. The mother may also experience suicidal thoughts or negative thoughts towards the baby. She may secretly or openly desire for something bad to happen to the baby.
My wife, who has suffered through many bouts of depression, also suffered through postpartum depression. The depression seemed to hit her almost immediately after Addie's birth and was difficult for me to recognize. It is easy for the father to get caught up in the joy of having a new child and to overlook the struggles the mother is just beginning to have, or to mistakenly attribute those struggles to something other than postpartum depression.
During our second night at the hospital after Addie was born, my wife, while sobbing, woke me and asked me to climb into her hospital bed to help comfort her. That moment should have raised a red flag in my mind, but I did not think it was anything serious. My wife seemed to be overwhelmed after Addie's birth and I mistakenly attributed her struggles to the idea of her learning to become the mother and primary caretaker of Addie. Over the next few months things became so difficult for my wife to manage that I had to send her to my family's house hundreds of miles away so my family could watch her to make sure she was okay while I finished my week of work and school.
There are many things I could have done to better support my wife through her postpartum depression. I have learned that when she suffers from depression I need to step in and take the homemaker's and caregiver's roles in the home.This includes cleaning the house, cooking the meals, taking care of the kids, feeding the baby, including midnight feedings, and basically doing anything I can to assist my wife. I have also learned that there are certain tricks and techniques that can be used to help distract my wife to help keep the depression from getting too out of control. One of the most important things to remember is that you, as the father, remain objective about the situation and keep in mind that the mother's lack of affection towards you and/or the baby is not something you should take personally. The mother is not suffering from depression out of choice and the lack of affection is not something she is choosing to do. The father, on the other hand, needs to make sure that the mother is constantly aware that she is loved and that she will have support.
Finally, if the mother is suffering from postpartum depression and it does not appear to be subsiding, get help from a trained professional before she gets to the point of wanting to harm the baby. Postpartum depression is not something to be taken lightly, but can be managed so long as the mother's support system is capable and willing to recognize the signs, support the mother, and find capable help if necessary.
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the scientits of the scientific revolution and their achievements
Nicolaus Copernicus
(1473-1543) Polish clergyman. Sun was the center of the universe; the planets went around it. On the Revolution of Heavenly Spheres. Destroyed Aristotle's view of the universe - heliocentric theory.
Tycho Brahe
Danish astronomer who set up obervatory to study heavenly bodies and accumulated much data on planetary movements, also taught many astronomers
Johannes Kepler
German, Assistant to Brahe; used Brahe's data to prove that the earth moved in an elliptical, not circular, orbit; Wrote 3 laws of planetary motion based on mechanical relationships and accurately predicted movements of planets in a sun-centered universe; Demolished old systems of Aristotle and Ptolemy
Galileo Galilei
Italian, improved the telescope Established Universal Laws of Physics, Dialogue Concerning Two World Systems, recanted, observations proved Copernician pov
swiss, Father of Pharmacology, experimented with new drugs, performed operations in front of students
William Harvey
english, discovered that the heart works as a pump to circulate the blood, father of modern medicine
Francis Bacon
english, Father of the Scientific Revolution, The Inductive method, The Advancement of Learning, Novum Organum
Rene Descartes
french, significace of doubt, the deductive method, Father of philosophy, "i think, therefore i am", Father of analytical geometry, Discourse on Methods
Isaac Newton
english, Principia, principle of universal gravitation, made up calculus to prove his theories, skilled in optics and in spectroscopic analysis
Michel de Montaigne
"all that is certain is that nothing is certain" called for man to doubt and question
Hugo Grotius
natural laws designed to defend natural rights, Laws of War and Peace, against torture, did not encourage rebellion, international law
William Shakespeare
wrote greatest drama of the english speaking language, plays reflected the concerns of the age, wrote great tragedies
italian music style that coincides with boroque... grand, written on contract to please a ruler
the trend toward making religious faith a private domain rather than one directly connected to state power and science; it prompted a search for nonreligious explanations for political authorityand natural phenomena


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What materials did you use? Soft Pewter Chenille Upholstery Fabric for Exterior and Carrying Straps, Blue Printed Cotton for Interior and Pockets, 11" Slate Gray Nylon Trouser Zipper. Handmade Beaded Zipper Pull with attached Watch.
What are you most proud of? In celebration of turning back the clocks this fall, I've added a time piece to the handmade beaded zipper pull. I'm impressed with the quality of this Polished Pewter upholstery fabric and how each it is to sew. This Blue infused Pewter is one of my favorite colors, and is the same color I painted the North Bedroom in our old Victorian. (see photo). I made the drapes and quilt.
All very beautiful as usual. Your quilt is lovely...I've never tackled one that size mainly because I have quite a collection of quilts made by my Grandmother and Great Aunt...my Grandmother pieced and they both quilted each on a very large quilting frame in a spare bedroom. They would be amazed at the machine quilting done today. My Grandmother did all her peicing on her old treadle machine and pressed with her flat iron heated on the gas stove. She had more up to date equipment but preferred the old ones. I have the treadle machine next to my computer, holding my printer...when the power fails, I'm still sewing! Thanks for sharing!
Hi duzysg1325873. Thanks for your great note. I enjoyed reading about your grandmother and great aunt. I also have a treadle; Singer Model S--model year is 1904. I haven't sewn on a treadle yet. I do have a local person who could clean and oil her up--and get her ready for use. It looks to be in great shape. Hey, I could use some lessons on it. Want to come visit me? I'm serious.


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Hundreds of city students gathered Tuesday outside Philadelphia School District headquarters to protest budget cuts that threaten to strip their schools of counselors and support staff, swell class sizes, and chop all extracurricular activities.
Musicians sang and played instruments. Teenagers toted handmade signs, waving them at cars beeping their approval. Others lined up to give brief speeches shouted into a bullhorn.
"No ifs, no buts, no education cuts," they chanted. Students from around the city - including Central, Bodine, Girls High, Franklin Learning Center, Academy at Palumbo, Masterman, Furness, Frankford, Shawmont, and other schools - were represented in the crowd, which spilled onto North Broad Street.


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text: Hey guys. Just wanted to say that Noah will be one week old today at 1:29pm! He is doing well. I thank you for all the support you guys have given. Each day that passes is another day closer to the final goal,..bringing him home (although that won't be until Feb most likely) Feel free to read my online journal I keep for him. I try to update every day.


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Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Lame Duck EC
Its chairman Abdul Rashid Abdul Rahman said: "There are those who take to the streets (telling lies) and getting the publicity, and we (the Election Commission) suffer. "If we have the power to sue, we can take action against those who spread lies without evidence," he told newsmen.
I am astounded by his statement. What is the use of EC if it can't even defend its own image and credibility? Does the EC needs to be given special power to sue? I do not think so. The chairman, on the behalf of EC, can file a defamation case against any critic. I am not surprised if what Abdul Rashid really wanted is power to put someone in jail without trial.
"These people are traitors (for hurting the image of the country). Vote-rigging is not possible here because the electoral boxes are there in front of the eyes of the agents (representing the candidates and parties) at all times," he said.
Despite his experience of running elections over the past many years, the EC chairman's understanding of the electoral process seems to be quite limited. Fraud and vote rigging can be conducted through many ways e.g. phantom voters, vote buying, unfair access to media, sheer financial strength etc.
This is why the calls to clean up the electoral roll must be acted upon. Even Dr Mahathir has warned of possible vote buying in the upcoming elections.
For example in Germany, the publicly funded broadcasting stations are obligated to provide equal access to all politicians regardless of their affiliation. The access is important so that voters are well informed of their choice and selection of candidates.
Abdul Rashid should ask for power to prosecute and punish those who played dirty in the upcoming elections and not power to sue critics. The inability of the EC and its chairman to accept open criticisms does not augur well for the openness and transparency of the institution.
Election Campaign
"Welcome to heaven," says St. Peter. "Before you settle in, it seems there is a problem. We seldom see a high official around these parts, you see, so we're not sure what to do with you." "No problem, just let me in," says the man.
"Well, I'd like to, but I have orders from higher up. What we'll do is have you spend one day in hell and one in heaven. Then you can choose where to spend eternity." "Really, I have made up my mind. I want to be in heaven," says the Yang Berhormat
"I'm sorry, but we have our rules," says St. Peter. And with that, St. Peter escorts him to the elevator and he goes down, down, down to hell. The doors open and he finds himself in the middle of a green golf course. In the distance is a clubhouse and standing in front of it are all his friends and other politicians who had worked with him.
Everyone is very happy and dressed in the finest batik there is. They run to greet him, shake his hand, and reminisce about the good times they had while getting rich at the expense of the people. They play a friendly game of golf and then indulge themselves on lobsters, caviar and the most expensive food there is.
Also present is the devil, who really is a very friendly guy who has a good time dancing and telling jokes. They are having such a good time that before he realizes it, it is time to go. Everyone gives him a hearty farewell and waves while the elevator rises.
The elevator goes up, up, up and the door reopens on heaven where St. Peter is waiting for him. "Now it' s time to visit heaven." So, 24 hours pass with the Yang Berhormat joining a group of contented souls moving from cloud to cloud, playing the harp and singing. They have a good time and, before he realizes it, the 24 hours have gone by and St.Peter returns.
"Well, then, you've spent a day in hell and another in heaven. Now choose your eternity." The Yang Berhormat reflects for a minute, then he answers: "Well, I would never have said it before, I mean heaven has been delightful, but I think I am better off in hell."
So St. Peter escorts him to the elevator and he goes down, down, down to hell. Now the doors of the elevator open and he's in the middle of a barren land covered with waste and garbage. He sees all his friends, dressed in rags, picking up the trash and putting it in black bags as more trash falls from above. The devil comes over to him and puts his arm around his shoulder.
"I don't understand," stammers the Yang Berhormat. "Yesterday I was here and there was a golf course and clubhouse, and we ate lobster and caviar, drank champagne, and danced and had a great time. Now there's just a wasteland full of garbage and my friends look miserable. What happened?"
The devil looks at him, smiles and says, "Yesterday we were campaigning." "Today you voted."
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Slash Foreign Labour
"What Malaysia should be telling the world is that we're an open economy, we encourage talent to come here to work, and that at the same time we need to specify the kind of help we need."
"We must not appear to be inward-looking and introverted."
Click here for the full article from AFP.
Monday, January 28, 2008
Changing Mindset
Since memorial the opposition parties have relied on issues and faults made by the BN to win seats. It shows that even the oppositions are not convinced they could become the next ruling government. Their campaign tagline merely focused on denying the BN a two-third majority. In the end, the oppositions actually complemented the BN quite well. They are needed to play a role in the democratic process of electing a government.
The opposition parties, often unprepared and lacked of talents and ideas, are happy enough to carve an existence in the political landscape of this country.
Until and unless the oppositions can pull up their socks and work out a longer term collaboration to establish a coalition or an alternative front to take on the BN, the latter will be in power despite all the faults and bad policies it made.
Voters in this elections must be convinced to go beyond skin deep. They must be moved to choose good governance, nation building, rule of law, accountability and exemplary leadership instead of communal concerns.
I support a two-party system if we can manage to forge one. It takes a serious change of mindset. Since we have chosen to live, work and play together as a society, we should be able to set aside our communal differences.
Stay Out says Samy Vellu
"They are trying to stir the pot. Let the MIC worry about the Indian community. The other parties should concentrate on helping their own communities," he said without naming the parties.
The recalcitrant MIC leader is again trying to monopolize the voice of Indian community. He should be reminded that other component parties do have a strong Indian membership base as well. From several dialogues, many of these Indian members do not think highly of Samy Vellu and his party's ability to represent the voice of the community.
Moreover, multiracial parties such as Gerakan, PPP, PKR and others should be encouraged to speak up for all, including marginalised members of the Indian community. Granted, not all Indians are marginalised. Some, like VK Lingam, are extremely privileged and powerful.
Samy Vellu also said that the MIC was confident of winning all the seats it would contest in the next general election despite the current unhappiness among the Indian community. (it will be interesting to see how many percent of Indian voters voted for MIC candidates in the next GE).
"MIC has a very good record in the general election and I am confident that the Indian community will continue to support BN." He said that only a small segment of the community was dissatisfied and behind demonstrations and protests.
Samy is obviously out of touch with the community. He should hire a private research company to do a detailed study on Indian sentiments in the country post-Hindraf.
Friday, January 25, 2008
Chill 'n' Chat with Gavin Khoo
I have started an internet talk show and food review. This talk show will be filmed on location around Malaysia. For the first segment, I have invited a rising star of the DAP, Tony Pua, to join me for a food review and a short chat on himself.
Watch the video if you want to find out more about Tony Pua, who he wanted to challenge to a game of golf and the FOOD at Chef Loong Restaurant in SS2.
More videos and reviews can be found at http://www.myhappygolucky.wordpress.com/This is my new food review and travel blog. Watch this space for an interview with another personality next week. This chat show is open to both politicians (from both sides of fence) and non-politicians.
If you would like to join me for a food review, have some fun and talk about yourself, please send me a message (and recommend a restaurant).
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Lingam: 'I talk rubbish when I drink'
Lawyer V.K. Lingam told the Royal Commission of Inquiry that the video clip was made more than six years ago and that he could not recall the occasion at all. The video showed several bottles of whisky, brandy and wine as well as a bottle of soft drink, he added.
"It looks from the video clip that there was a party (with) drinking going on," said Lingam. At this juncture, commissioner Mahadev Shanker commented: "There is truth in wine."
Lingam: "Well, my friends tell me I talk rubbish when I drink wine."
Earlier, he told the commissioners "Irrespective of what others have said, it looks like me, it sounds like me. But stop short of admitting it was him.
VK Lingam appeared drunk in the court too. He talks rubbish when he drinks. Next time, conduct a blood test on him before the proceeding.
Monday, January 21, 2008
Najib Should Stop Playing With Communal Fire
He was quoted as saying, "If the Malays of Kampung Baru come out then we have the spectre of a serious possibility of a racial clash in this country," Najib told the AFP. The Malay enclave was one of the flashpoints of the 1969 riots. "There were signs that they were preparing to come out so we had to tell them, 'look, don't make the situation any worse'," he said."The government was actually taking action to prevent anything worse from happening."
The deputy premier suggestion is totally irrational. I am surprised he tried to link the Hindraf's protest to the Malay community. I have argued earlier that UMNO is not synonymous with the Malay community. A large number of Malays - at least 40 percent - are not UMNO members or supporters.
Hindraf leaders, although I may not necessarily agree with its leaders' statements or the method used, have specifically said that the protest was against UMNO and not the Malay community.
The DPM is doing an injustice by trying to draw the Malay community into what was presumably a protest against his party. His justification of using the ISA is unacceptable to a country where there is a rule of law. Citizens, including politicians, must abide by the law.
I have a few questions for the DPM and it is important that he ponders hard on them:
1) Is he using the Malays in Kampung Baru as a threat to all Malaysians who wanted to exercise their constitutional rights to assemble, speak and association?
2) What will the government do if the Malays in Kampung Baru turned violent? Will the ISA be used against them as well?
3) From his statement, it is obvious that the government has established communications with the Malays in Kampung Baru. Why didn't the government take preemptive action against the leaders of Malays in Kampung Baru for displaying violent tendency? Is the government practising double standards?
4) Is Najib's statement seditious?
I would like to register my protest against a leader who has called for no racial sensationalising in the forthcoming general elections just weeks ago. I am surprised he is now trying to involve the Malay community in the Hindraf issue. It will inevitably pit the Malays against the Indians - whom majority are sympathetic to the cause of Hindraf.
Najib, a touted successor of Abdullah Badawi, should behave and speak like a national leader worthy of helming the country in the near future.
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Hindraf and Malay Community
Quoted in the article:
Observers say the government risks continued Indian anger if the Hindraf chiefs are not freed, but it could lose Malay votes for being soft on street 'troublemakers' if they are. (This is not my stand.)
'What the government needs to do is to allow for the rule of law and give them a fair trial. If they cannot pinpoint a particular offence, they should be released,' said political analyst Khoo Kay Peng.
Hindraf is seen negatively by Malays because it pushes for equal rights.
I disagreed with her suggestion. It is without a doubt the government is not above the law and the same goes to any community. It is not for the Malay community to decide if the 5 Hindraf leaders should be detained without trial or not.
What is abvious the police must charge the detainees in court as soon as possible so that justice can be meted out. However, we do not see this forthcoming. Hence, the government is wrong to insist that the leaders have terrorist links and are a danger to the society. A government who can put people behind bars without the need for solid evidence is more dangerous.
The Malay community should not be dragged into this issue. UMNO and the Malay community are not synonymous. I have met some Malay students in London who are quite sympathetic to the cause of the Indian community. Not all Malays are against equal rights. A Malay friend who works as a special officer to one of UMNO top leaders told me, "The problem with us Malays is the ketuanan issue."
It is time we view this issue through a non-racial lenses.
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Poor Malaysia!
Saturday, January 12, 2008
Contestation of Views
Click here (Part 1) and here (Part 2) for her articles.
Friday, January 11, 2008
Dec 28, 2007 at 07:59 AM
On the afternoon of 8 December, a handful of students gathered at you-know-where to participate in a dialogue with political analyst Khoo Kay Peng of SEDAR, the research arm of Gerakan. But as Amir Fareed Abdul Rahim notes here, the enthusiasm with which the man led the discussion would put many of us "young-gun wannabes" to shame. At one point he even remarked, "I will speak even if there is (only) one person listening."
By Amir Fareed Abdul Rahim
Walking towards MSD on a gloomy Sunday afternoon- alone, is not the most desirable way for an "out-of-towner" like my self to spend a weekend in London. Nonetheless, being a firm believer of Bangsa Malaysia, I committed myself in attending today's discussion led by a political analyst, Khoo Kay Peng on the issues surrounding the state of our beloved country. On the rusty steps leading to the canteen door, I peeked through the stained glass window and caught no recognizable sight of my UKEC comrades. "It's quarter to two, I'm early I guess," I told myself sighing in regret that I did not google the speaker's background up before hand due to my inaccuracy of timing myself to get from home to MSD. The only information I received from an undisclosed source is that he is the son of prominent Malaysian historian Professor Khoo Khay Kim (Of which, later Amir and friends were told that Prof Khoo son is much better looking - KP). Hence my overzealous mind pictured a man nearing mid-life and with physical attributes similar to the distinguished academician, and my eyes searched wild for this character in the half empty food hall.
Not a single person in there matched my imagination, but there was a young man sitting alone on an empty table in the middle of the hall, sipping his cup of warm tea on the cold afternoon, generously smiling at me. Without hesitation, I approached this man and introduced myself. Much to my pleasant surprise, he was the one scheduled to lead today's discussion, and no, he is not the historian's son. I bet he must be tired of explaining that to many. Kay Peng, as he likes to be known, later explained that he is a distant relative of Professor Khoo, and they belong to the same Chinese clan, the "Khoo kongxi". He politely introduced himself as a political analyst and consultant working for Parti Gerakan's think-tank, SEDAR, and one armed with a degree in economics and postgraduate studies in International Relations, focusing on East Asian countries. We chatted to kill the time, but even the quarter of an hour talk with this erudite gentleman led us to deep micro-history discussion about the Malaysian society.
At about ten past two, Mr. President joined us and looks worried waiting for people to show up. He told Kay Peng, that most of the students have started their Christmas vacation and hence there will be a low turnout. The guest speaker promptly replied, "I will speak even if there is one person listening." Kay Peng's remark astonished me, as it echoes his determination to reach out to fellow Malaysians in the UK .
The discussion started with Kay Peng introducing himself formally, followed by the rest of the participants which at that point numbers at five, including the MSD director, Mr. Nazri. Then Kay Peng started on his brief timeline of Malaysian political history. This is arguably the best approach towards learning Malaysian history as our country is one which is young and lacks historical depth-discounting Malayan history which will then bring the Mallacca Sultanate into picture. I would say that the fifty years of historical sense that we possess are shaped in general by politics and not culture, gender or economy.
Kay Peng simplified our political history to four parts, pre-independent, post-independent from 1957-1969, 1969-1974, and then 1974 till present. The first part as he argued was the period of "active nationalism." Kay Peng touched on the existence of AMCJA-PUTERA, which fought for Perlembagaan Rakyat 1947, an alternative to the one demanded by UMNO's Onn Jaafar. In this document, the "left-wing" political groups fought to have all the citizen of Malaya to be known as Melayu, and according to Kay Peng, this was accepted wholeheartedly by the Chinese and Indians. However, due to British interference, these political groups were crushed and buried as they were considered "extremists." Kay Peng notes that from that instance, our country has only known to accept racial based politics offered by Perikatan and endorsed by the British government. It is a colonial imposed system upon our country. We settled for what sociologists termed, "event-centric politics" rather than ideology based political model.
The second period which is the first part of post independent political history is the time when this model was seriously challenged as Lee Kuan Yew of Singapore offered an alternative leadership to Tunku and Perikatan. Tunku managed to compress the opposition by PAP by revoking Singapore's membership of the Malaysian Federation, but ethnic backlash of 1969 showed him the exit door from the political helm. Kay Peng's smooth presentation was constantly interrupted by the sound of the door screeching open, welcoming more participants of the intellectual discussion. Nonetheless, the eloquent speaker proceeded with his presentation which then touched on the third period which according to him witnessed the struggle of Perikatan in remaining relevant to Malaysians. Racial based politics were rejected openly by 40 percent of the nation, leading to reformation within Perikatan. The start of the current period, 1974 gave birth to a new form of Perikatan, known as Barisan Nasional which as argued by Kay Peng aims to be a more "national" political force. By this time of the presentation, the audience grew larger and the near empty room looks decently occupied. The speaker went on to speak of the modern day Malaysia.
But my thoughts were still on his political history timeline which I deemed incomplete as I would suggest that 1981 is also an important phase in Malaysian political history. It was the start of the Mahathir era, which lasted for 22 years. This period saw turbulence within the internal workings of the component parties – not the coalition. It also offered Vision 2020 – with nine principle aims, a political strategy which will safely put Barisan Nasional in power, at least until 2020. Open leadership challenges within UMNO were also recorded from 1981 onwards, which should distinguish itself from the classification made by Kay Peng of the 1974 model. I am of the opinion that the framework of Barisan Nasional from 1981 till now has been completely controlled by UMNO, with leaders from other component parties prowling at the periphery of the corridors of power.
Kay Peng then spoke of the need to reject race-based politics, and UMNO should step up to the challenge of being more nationalized. What he means by this, is not dismantling UMNO or accepting non- Malay members as proposed by Onn Jaafar fifty odd years ago, but simply for UMNO to stop looking for the Malay interest solely and use its supreme power to make other races better off too. Kay Peng insists that UMNO should stop fearing its own shadows, and be confident. Malay leadership has been soundly accepted in the country since time immemorial, and hence UMNO should go beyond its racial rhetoric and project a Malaysian image. I agree with his sentiment, and personally believe that for every step we are taking forward as a "bangsa Malaysia", UMNO takes two steps in the opposite direction. If this is to continue, a truly Malaysian nation will not materialize, and UMNO-led Barisan Nasional will jeopardize the fabrics of racial harmony which we have been carefully building over the fifty years of independence. We are in what I think as "a state in stable tension" but recent public displays of dissatisfaction suggest that things may come to a head sooner rather than later.
Kay Peng also touched lightly on the ever controversial Malay subsidy idea. With the population burgeoning to 30 million in the next five years and the fastest growing race being Malays, the government is tied down to financing all this increase. It is detrimental to the economic growth of the country to say the least. As Kay Peng concludes his thoughts on the important issues, the discussion was now open to the rest of the floor. An interesting question fielded by the audience was about the rural Malays rejecting the Malaysian race concept as it corrodes the "Malay" identity. The speaker's answer was simply a "no", because he argues that the Malays are confident enough to accept the concept, only and only if UMNO is willing to embrace it. The discussion closed with a final question from the MSD director who asked Kay Peng for his thoughts on then prospects of a Barisan Nasional General Assembly. The speaker welcomed this prospect as it would be going back to the actual consensus of having a coalition in the first place.
As the clock paced towards four, we adjourned the discussion and headed for the aromatic fried rice prepared by the canteen staff at the back of the hall. But the a actual session did not end there; most of us joined Kay Peng later for the tarik and more of his political insight. With the general elections looming, our conversation seemed endless before Kay Peng excused himself to get some rest and the day drew to a close. An insightful afternoon indeed.
Thanks to Amir for his article on my talk in London. I sincerely we can stand together to promote a new dawn for Malaysia - a place where all Malaysians can find their rightful place.
Kayveas: Samy Out of Control
In India, an angry Samy Vellu lashed out at a "PPP member" for disputing his statement on the state of the Indian community in Malaysia.
Reported in Malaysiakini.com, "Here I am telling the Indians that we are all doing well and that the Indian community in Malaysia is well take care of and yet there are some individuals who rebut me by stating the opposite," he told the media, which was shown in TV3 late news on the same day.
He said an individual named S Nadarajah was one such person, claiming that he (Nadarajah) was a PPP member who had strayed out of line from the BN principles by attacking the government in India.
A furious PPP President Kayveas said that he was going to sue MIC president S Samy Vellu for defaming his party at the recently ended meeting of the Indian diaspora in New Delhi.
Both Nadarajah and Kayveas have denied the former association with PPP. Hence, the rift between PPP and MIC deepens.
He retorted that "Samy Vellu is getting paranoid as a result of the public anger against him. It is unfair and uncalled for to deflect his failures to us".
"He has lost control of the situation, not just here in Malaysia but also in India." This is an apparent reaction to Samy's denial that Indian community in Malaysia is happy with the way they are treated.
If they are well treated, why is there a need to create a special committee to look into the plights and grouses of the community? Samy should not try to MISLEAD the public and the press.
A better political strategy would be to accept the marginalisation and to announce a concrete plan and a political will to do away with race affirmative policy.
The marginalisation of the Indian community is a result of the government's socio-economic policy failure and misdirection. Samy is to be blamed because he has claimed credits for representing the community over the last 50 years.
But in reality, Samy is helpless. He is merely using the claim to keep MIC relevant in Malaysia's racial political landscape. MIC, with its sole cabinet minister position, has find it difficult to present the views and needs of the community to be considered in a cabinet largely dominated by UMNO.
UMNO's own quest for survival and political dominance has resulted in the "Bumiputerisation" of major socio-economic policies formulated in the country. Its top leaders such as PM Abdullah, DPM Najib, Women's chief Rafidah, Youth leaders Hishamuddin and Khairy have put both the Malay Agenda and Islamisation at the forefront.
The current racial political model does not benefit any race-based political party in BN except for UMNO.
Within the political milieu and the current environment, I do not how Samy can justify the government's good treatment of the Indians. In the past, most Indians work in the rubber estate. Socio-economic transformation and the consolidation of the estates have pushed Indians out of the estates into semi-urban and urban areas.
Felda, created to manage rural development, should have helped the Indians to relocate to other agricultural activities and to encourage entrepreneurship within the community but did not do much. Felda is focusing mainly on Bumiputera farmers. As a result, many displaced Indians are living in abject poverty and neglect.
MIC's formula to distribute corporate equity amongst Indians through Maika is riddled with mismanagement, self-interest, greed and a lack of political will to help the community.
Indians continue to face limited choices in education, jobs, business opportunities, civil service and others. The community is facing various social problems including youth delinquencies and dropouts, drug abuse, crime, suicide and others.With such a track record, no wonder many Indians - including Indian members of BN component parties - have voiced their dissatisfaction and anger towards Samy Vellu and his leadership of MIC.
It is time the veteran politician must come clean or risks tarnishing his political legacy. I managed to browse through a book on his achievements. Many have spoken kind words of him, calling him a hero, godsend, special one etc.
Perhaps there could be another book in progress documenting the exact opposite about the feisty leader.
Picture courtesy of Malaysiakini.com
Thursday, January 10, 2008
12th General Elections - A Test of Malaysian Mindset
Both PKR and DAP have announced an election pact in Penang and leaders from the parties are working on similar arrangements around the country. Penang is expected to be a frontline state for the opposition. A number of politicians from the BN have expected some mega contests in the state.
Meanwhile, the opposition is buoyed by the negative sentiments and hope that the shift of voters' sentiments will be to their advantage. I am sure they will stand to benefit from some shift of support from BN to the opposition especially in urban seats. However, such a shift is not sustainable or permanent.
The opposition strategy of harping on issues and faults of the BN does not guarantee them a winnable strategy or a shot at governance. They must be able to convince voters to seriously consider an alternative government.
Malaysian voters must not vote on their sentiments alone. Majority of the voters still vote along ethnic lines. This general elections will be a test on the maturity of the voters. They must vote for candidates, regardless of political affiliation, who are trustworthy, capable and incorruptible.
Malaysians will decide if we are ready to demand for better accountability and move beyond racial politics.
Wednesday, January 09, 2008
Higher Crime Rates - What is the Police Doing About It?
According to the latest crime index released by the police today, the average increase in overall crime in 2007 was 7.1%, but the jump in serious crimes was much higher.The highest spike involved the category of gang robbery involving weapons other than firearms - from 2,723 cases in 2006 to 7,076 in 2007 - or a jump of 159.5%.
These are the percentage increases for a selected breakdown of crimes in 2007:
- Rape - 3,177 cases (+29.5%)
- Outraging modesty - 2,320 (+12.4%)
- Night-time home break-in - 24,440 (+21.7%)
- Day break-in - 9,159 (+4.2%)
- Motorcycle theft - 67,854 (+3.2%)
- Car theft - 12,427 (+11.4%)
- Snatch theft - 11,127 (+0.5%)
- Other theft - 44,617 (+5.1%)
- Rioting - 2,608 (+13.8)
According to the PM Abdullah, the police would focus on four core areas:
- Re-hiring retired police officers and training new officers to increase the number of personnel by 60,000 in 2011
- Increasing the number of civilians in the police force (e.g. for secretarial work)
- Compelling private property owners to install CCTV cameras
- Constructing more police stations and beat-bases
Unfortunately, the premier did not mention about enhancing quality and integrity of the force. Even in cases where the culprits were caught, prosecution was found to be wanting due to poor investigation.
No doubt we should address the manpower issue and the need to put more policemen on the streets. Steps must be taken to improve their integrity and professionalism.
Earlier, I have warned that the IGP (Musa) should stay out of politics and focus mainly on issues concerning public safety. The police force must be used as a political tool to suppress freedom of expression.
Apart from the steps suggested to boost the police force, the implementation of the IPCMC should not be swept under the carpet. The government must support genuine action to improve the image and efficiency of the police force.
Monday, January 07, 2008
Nallakarupan - The Next Wee Choo Keong?
Taking a similar step like Wee Choo Keong, who established the Malaysia Democratic Party, after falling out with his party boss, Nallakarupan has thrown his new party's support behind the BN. The idiom, "there is no permanent enemy or friend in politics", seems to apply here. Nallakarupan was badly treated in the Anwar saga and suffered personal humiliation as well.
Now all these sufferings are forgotten. However, like many political pundits, I can't help to ask what is the political purpose of MIUP. Was it set up to run down and get even with Anwar or to provide better representation to the Indian community.
The second objective looks very dim if Nallakarupan insists on doing it within the BN. Samy has claimed an exclusive right to this domain since the establishment of IPF in trying to do same.
By accusing Anwar, what is Nallakarupan hoping to achieve for the Indian community?
He should focus on answering the second question and work out something rational and inspirational to end racial politics in Malaysia. This way, the needs of all communities especially those at the lower strata of the society will be taken care of minus the racial polemics.
Cooking Oil Shortage
I was interviewed by ABC Sydney this morning on the issue. One of the questions was directed at the impact on small businesses. What is obvious is the current shortage has enticed many market unfriendly habits. A number of traders were found selling the commodity at a higher price to profit from the situation.
Meanwhile, hawkers have warned that they may have to raise their prices if the situation continues. This reaction will lead to worsening inflation in the country.
I have suggested that we do away with the price ceiling and let market forces do the balancing act. This will not create a supply shortage problem. Subsidy given means our cooking oil price is lower than other neighbouring countries and this encourages smuggling activities - just like our heavily subsidised diesel.
It is obvious that the Ministry of Domestic and Consumer Affairs is not implementing any sustainable measure to ensure this will not happen again in the future. Tightening border surveillance is only a short term measure if socio-economic policy concerning price ceiling and subsidy is not fixed.
Saturday, January 05, 2008
The Oil Curse
Now, with such a huge sum of money involved it becomes a real issue for us to ponder on. The government said it cannot continue to sacrifice other developments for the subsidy alone. This is a logical statement but what can it do to reverse its own policy malaise which created this monster (subsidy) in the first place.
What is obvious is Proton, the national car project, is not sustainable with such low sales and production volume (<150,000 cars a year). The need and urge to protect the company by being overly generous with fuel subsidy and outright encouragement of private car ownership has become unsustainable.
The government should now seriously look into improving the public transport system by calling for a white paper and a focused effort in planning and building a network of efficient and reliable public transport system with the public bus and LRT systems as the backbone.
It is also time to liberalise licensing for commercial/public transportation e.g. taxis. The present 'Ali Baba' system which gives thousands of licenses away to politically connected individuals who in turn lease out these licenses to taxi drivers must go. It must be replaced with a direct licensing system and a good monitoring system to ensure that complaints of shoddy services are taken seriously. Drivers can be made directly accountable for their service rendered.
If the government is serious in finding better ways to use the RM40 billion, it must act immediately to correct its past decision and action. It was bad policy but talking about it alone will not help solve the problem and the public cannot be made fully accountable for the government's past folly.
Ong Tee Keat: Name Your Enemies
Thursday, January 03, 2008
MIC Show of Strength - Indians Still Languishing
Chua Resigns
Although he should know better that his action has created a negative perception of his public image, his decision to be made accountable is still laudable.
More politicians should follow such example if they are found guilty of similar offences, worse if it is corruption and abuse of power. Will Zakaria Mat Deros be the next?


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As an Arctic Campaigner, John works with lawmakers, coalition partners, activists, and the media in Greenpeace's efforts to protect the Arctic from the dangers of industrial activity.
In his more than six years with Greenpeace John has worked in communities in New York and North Carolina for Greenpeace's global warming campaign, organized in Vermont to help win the historic vote to shut down the Vermont Yankee Nuclear Plant, worked all over the country to protect people from dangerous chemical plants, and is now working on Greenpeace's campaign to protect the Arctic from the threats of oil drilling and industrial fishing.
John studied Human Ecology at College of the Atlantic in Bar Harbor, Maine. John has appeared in local media outlets all over the US, has appeared on Thom Hartmann's shows, and has be featured in the Huffington Post and The Nation.


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I'm David, a UK based senior software developer. I work for a UK insurance group where I do analysis and development primarily on the .NET technology stack. Here you will find information about me, my blog, skills matrix and portfolio.
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Log Integrations Part 3 - NLog Targets TextWriter
I've released a new nuget package that allows NLog to use a TextWriter as its target. Having a TextWriter is useful as it's what Azure WebJobs use to push details to the output blob container that can be viewed in the history within the Kudu Job Console.
Log Integrations Part 2 - Splat NLog
As part of my work around showcasing Logging Integration options. I've released a new nuget package that allows Splat to target NLog. This code is based on the existing code that was previously in ReactiveUI 5.
Roslyn Analyzers for dealing with Technical Debt
After my previous post about dealing with Fluent Data and similar Technical Debt, I began playing with Roslyn Analyzers.
Nuget Migration - Prompt developers to replace the project reference
As we gradually moved our sizeable codebase towards nuget package management one of the things I want to ensure is we remove the use of project references.
FluentData AutoMap Technical Debt
Today I've spent 4 hours removing calls to the AutoMap method in FluentData. While the AutoMap feature is a nice quick start feature while you get started with development of a project, it is NOT suitable for an enterprise grade application which needs to cater for forward \ backward compatibility between the application and database layers.
GNU Social long usernames
On testing a GNU Social website I appear to have found that it can't cope with usernames that are 20 characters in length.
First impressions of the Microsoft Band 2
Took delivery of my Microsoft Band 2. First impressions of the watch are that due to being lighter, more flexible and by having a curved face it's a more comfortable wear than the original.
GNU Social Issues with IE and Edge
I've been asked to have a look at a GNU Social test site. It turns out the site doesn't work with IE10, IE11 or Edge. This appears to be down to prefixing the JavaScript API callbacks with a username and password which IE and Edge block for security reasons. Edit 23 November 2015: This is now resolved for IE11 and Edge.
Sensitivities in suggesting Geofenced locations as favourites
Today is a day where my family takes some time to remember my Grandmother. While we were paying our respects my Dad mentioned that his Google Nexus was suggesting the crematorium as a favourite place.
WSUS Smart Approve 1.0.5 released
I've released a new version of WSUS Smart Approve. This update allows the config to be set to prevent the tool from reapproving updates that have been marked as "Approved for Uninstall".


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Video: Teens attack juvie court cop
Surveillance footage shows four young men drive up, park, and exit their vehicle
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Police are looking for a group of young men wanted for attacking an off-duty juvenile court officer outside a convenience store.
Officer Alonzo Giles was attacked Monday in downtown Nashville as he stopped at the store on the way to his son's football practice, according to WTVF.
Surveillance footage shows four young men drive up, park, and exit their vehicle, and authorities say they struck Giles from behind as he turned toward the trunk of his car. One of the young men asked Giles if he worked at the juvenile court just prior to the attack, according to Giles' supervisor Bill Kostrub.
"He's going to be okay," Kostrub said." He's a little beaten up, but he's going to be fine."
It's highly unusual for a court officer to be the target of violence, court officials said.
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Pitt, who is Canada shooting The Assassination of Jesse James, called the museum to ask what time he and Jolie might visit without attracting too much attention, according to a story in Tuesday's Calgary Sun.
After 7 p.m. on Saturday, the couple showed up with Jolie's four-year-old son, Maddox, who loved the T-Rex exhibit, said Wendy Taylor, a spokeswoman for the museum.
"They did not ask us to close the museum or for an after-hours visit or any special treatment," Taylor added.
Meanwhile, Jolie's 7-month-old daughter Zahara, who was also along for the outing, "was smiling and giggling – she was so adorable," an observer tells PEOPLE.
"The other people in the museum at the time were very respectful," Taylor said. "No one approached them on their own."
The only down side to the visit: As word of Pitt and Jolie's presence spread, a curious crowd gathered outside and the couple was forced to sneak out a different exit, Taylor said.


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Frost Residence
Applications for the Fall and Winter 2016-2017 semesters are now open. Please visit our application website to apply.
Amenities & Highlights:
- Suite style living accommodating six students with single bedrooms, shared kitchen, living room and washroom facilities - completely furnished
- Floors are co-ed with separate suites for females and males
- Accessible rooms are available at both campuses
- Barrier-fee accommodations are available
- All bedrooms and common areas have WiFi internet access
- Smoke-free living environment
- Air conditioned in summer months
- Individual mailboxes
- 24 hr onsite laundry facilities
- Limited bicycle storage
- Outdoor basketball, volleyball courts and a barbecue area
- Telephone service in student's bedrooms can be arranged directly with Bell Canada (for a fee)
- Convenient parking lot available for residence students only. Note: all students must pay to park on-campus
- Residence Life Staff available 24 hours a day
- Social, recreational, academic, and cultural programs
- Leadership opportunities
- Residence Council sponsored activities
- Safe Environment - individual bedroom key, card access to suite and building, well-lit walkways, emergency telephones on the walkway from residence to campus
- An environment supportive of your academic goals. Our Code of Behaviour and services are designed to ensure our residence community is conducive to your academic and social life
- A short walk to all college facilities - library, computer labs, learning commons, classrooms, student center, cafeteria, bookstore, admissions, health services, recreation (Field House), etc.
- Local buses to the College and residence providing a convenient access to all town services
- Access to the adjacent Frost Athletic Facility
Communication from the Residence Office
Applicants will receive residence offers via email. Be sure to check the e-mail account listed on your residence application for communication from our office on a regular basis. E-mail will be our primary method of communicating with applicants over the summer.
Documents to Read
Every residence student is responsible for reading, understanding and adhering to the Resident Contract and the Residence Policies. The standards of conduct that are stipulated through the policies represent the minimum expectations for community living and it is the responsibility of all community members to respond to those who do not respect their rights by violating the standards. Residence Life Staff are available throughout the community to assist in interpretation of the policies and to assist in response to violations.
- Important Dates
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Residence Fees
Residence fees are based on two consecutive semesters (indicated below). Fees below are effective September 2016. For other stay durations and rates, contact the office.
- Application Processing Fee - $50 (non-refundable)
- Caution/Key Deposit - $375
- Residence Council Fee - $25
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(Two 15-week semesters - Fall & Winter)
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Your Residence Forms and First Payment must be submitted by the date located in your acceptance email. For more information, please contact our office between the hours of 8am - 5pm or by email at firstname.lastname@example.com.
* It is the student's responsibility to ensure payment is received by the college on or before due dates. Should a late instalment payment occur, a late fee charge of $75 will be applied to the student's account. There will be an additional $30 fee for returned cheques or payments returned to the college for any reason.
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- Residence Parking
Residents who are bringing a vehicle to the Frost Residence must purchase a parking permit. Residence parking is limited and permits will be issued on a first-come first-served basis. Overnight parking is only permitted in this lot. Print, complete and return the parking application before arriving. After arriving parking permits can be purchased at the security/information booth on campus. Inform them you will be living in residence.
All guests and residents temporarily in possession of a vehicle are required to purchase a short-term parking pass. Daily, weekly and monthly passes can be purchased at the residence office.
Refer to the Frost Residence Student Handbook for further parking information.
- Residential Network (RezNet)
Every bedroom is directly connected to the Fleming College network, providing access to email and Internet 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Though intended primarily for academic-related usage, residents are able to use the Internet to chat with friends and family, get involved in online culture, or take part in other forms of recreational surfing.
RezNet is included in the residence fees. RezNet volunteers are available to help you get connected to RezNet and answer any questions you might have.
RezNet Policies & Procedures must be followed at all times. All you need to take advantage of RezNet is a computer with an ethernet connection and your own ethernet cable (cable not provided by the college) or optionally at out Frost residence a wireless a/b/g/n adapter for wifi access (Frost residence only).
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Can I call intConnect() multiple times to hook multiple ISRs to the
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My case is I have multiple devices can assert interrupts and the
destination has only one external interrupt pin. I do have an interrupt
mask register to check for the source device when an interrupt comes
I expect vxWorks is able to process ISRs in a linked list fashion for
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CLEMSON - The NFL Draft is behind us, the NHL and NBA Finals are complete, we're done with the U.S. Open/Triple Crown watch and we now move into the part of summer when we're amused by the World Cup, Wimbledon, NBA Draft, The Open Championship and the occasional baseball series that intrigues.
So I think I speak for many of us when I write: who's ready for summer college football previews? Raise your hands.
Another question: could we interest you in 22 days worth of Clemson online coverage? Of course we could. I mean, that's not a guarantee, but we COULD.
Here goes with 12 game previews from now through July 1, followed by the return of our Top 10 Tigers series which will take us through to Dabo Swinney's golf outing and media session with the assistant coaches on July 15.
My partner-in-chime, Ryan Wood, kicked things off yesterday with the Texas A&M-South Carolina preview, so be sure to check out his Spur of the Moment blog for all things Gamecocks . if that's what you're in to. But remember, be nice.
Now, before we launch into Clemson's 2014 season opener, I need to make sure no Georgia players have transferred or been dismissed from the program in the last 10 minutes. (Checking.) We good? We good. OK, off we go.
Game 1: No. 22* Clemson at No. 8 Georgia, Aug. 30, 5:30 p.m. ET, ESPN
Georgia coach: Mark Richt (126-45, 14th season)
Returning starters: 13 (five offense, eight defense)
2013 record: 8-5, 5-3 SEC; third place SEC East
Scoring offense: 36.7 points per game (21st in FBS)
Scoring defense: 29.0 points allowed (79th)
Series: Georgia leads 41-18-4, including 26-7-1 in Athens
Last meeting: Clemson 38, Georgia 35 in Death Valley (Aug. 31, 2013)
Golden Nugget line: Georgia 9-point favorite
Opposing beat writer to follow: @SethEmerson
Three things to know about Georgia
1. Goodbye Murray, Hello Mason: After saying goodbye to a popular (but sometimes polarizing, for no real reason) longtime starting quarterback, the program ushers in that alum's longtime backup to lead the team his senior year. Any of that sound familiar around here? Thought so. One difference: whereas Cole Stoudt will be making his first Clemson start in late August, Hutson Mason received a slight head-start when Aaron Murray tore his ACL in the team's Kentucky game, thus throwing Mason into action against Georgia Tech and Nebraska. As such, Mason actually worked his way to a near-1,000-yard passing season in 2013, and has tallied 1,324 career yards on 94-of-157 passing (a cool 60 percent) with eight touchdowns against three picks. Not quite as efficient as Stoudt's lifetime numbers (742 yards, 72.3 percent, 8 TD, 1 INT) but a tad more experience in bigger games.
2. Gurley the Gorilla: That guy who broke through the Clemson defense for a 75-yard touchdown in the first quarter last year? Yeah, he ended up with a sophomore slump. Only 989 yards, six per carry, and 10 touchdowns in 10 games. Stiff. Compared to Gurley's freshman breakout year (1,385 yards and 17 TDs despite splitting time with fellow rookie Keith Marshall), 2013 was a downer. That means if Gurley's on the Watkins diet (see what I did there?), he's going to explode his junior year, and that could be very bad news for Clemson in the early goings. The 6-1, 218-pound Gurley, who had nine 100-yard games his freshman year (no Tiger has ever had more than seven,) is regarded as perhaps the nation's top back entering in 2014, with a chip on his shoulder. It seems like if Clemson's promising defense doesn't corral Gurley, it could get ugly between the hedges.
3. Debacle in the secondary: Hang on, let me check again: any more Bulldogs defensive backs get booted since you started reading this? Nope? Super. It's not a potshot: an unbelievable three of Georgia's four starters in the secondary from last fall have left the program, either on their own or the university's accord. Cornerback Shaq Wiggins and safety Josh Harvey-Clemons are now at Louisville and safety Tray Matthews has moved on to Auburn, leaving corner Damian Swann as the only holdover in the bunch. Certainly, the Georgia defense has much room for improvement from last year's No. 79-rated group, and it helps having the entire front seven back plus new coordinator Jeremy Pruitt brought in from Florida State, but we saw what happened when Clemson's offense picked on an unproven UGa defense on opening night last year. Stoudt, given time to operate and the steady routes/hands of receivers, could get some things done picking apart the unproven UGa secondary.
Schedule glimpse
Week before: None
Next week: South Carolina State
On the horizon: @Florida State
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Formula One Grand Prix of Brazil (SPEED, cable ch. 58) 9:30 a.m.
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Grey Cup: Calgary vs. Toronto (NBCSP, cable ch. 57) 5 p.m.
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Old Spice Classic Championship (ESPN2, cable ch. 27) 6 p.m.
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San Diego St. at Southern Cal (FOXSS, cable ch. 33) 9 p.m.
Broncos at Chiefs (KFDA, cable ch. 12) noon
Vikings at Bears (KCIT, cable ch. 13) noon
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Packers at Giants (KAMR, cable ch. 5) 7:20 p.m.
Liverpool at Swansea (ESPN2, cable ch. 27) 7:15 a.m.
Seahawks at Dolphins (KGNC, 710-AM) noon
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Police said a Dartmouth College senior was arrested following a theft at a fraternity house.
Maurice Johnson, 21, was accused of stealing a $6,500 watch and some cash from the Phi Delta Alpha fraternity.
Police said Johnson was charged with receiving stolen property, and more charges were expected.