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"I have found myself increasingly at odds with the Republican Party."
— Sen. Arlen Specter, Pennsylvania
Welcome to the club, Arlen!
Folks, this is a big deal.
a Cardinal fan rooting for the Cubs, a Red Sox fan pledging allegiance
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As crazy and fantastical as those scenarios seem,
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by crossing back over the visible division line to find his rightful spot among US Americans who pine to progress, lean to logic, veer to victory.
Ahhhhhh snap!!!
No more filibustering power for the GOP?
You betchya! Guess from now on those smattering political diatribes of malcontent will be reserved for Fox News and the Vatican.
while this obvious jockeying crossover amuses me like Gary Sheffield's
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Dear readers, before making such a monumental switch, remember to chickity-check yo self before you wreck yo self 'cuz wavering loyalties are, ultimately, bad for yo health.
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Well, that was a different song! And since Massachusetts is a Democratic start and Specter is now a Democrat, does that mean he know likes the Patriots? Just asking…..
He might just be crazy enough to do that, Julia!
You know, maybe it's because I don't belong to a party and find the whole idea of political parties a little unsettling, but I find it odd that someone would need to announce that they are one thing now, instead of another.
Why not just vote your conscience (I know, I know, I'm an idealist,) and let the "Republicans" or "Democrats" claim you as they see fit? Shrug.
Nothing mind boggling about this. He is just being a politician who didn't want to lose his job. He knew he would lose the Republican primary, so he jumped ship again and went back to the Dems. They needed him to further stick the knife to the Republicans. Everyone looking out for themselves. Ah isn't America wonderful!!!!!
Well, pending the decision in Coleman v. Franken, the GOP might have lost their filibustering power. Which, if we're lucky, should come sometime this century.
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Roundrock — As an "idealist" do you have to donate money to your party too or do you just hope for the best?
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I find myself increasingly at odds with politicians in general :O) Must be like a virus spreading around…ha!
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#175948 - 04/17/08 09:31 AM AWAD for the Dutch language
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Hi everyone
Does anyone know if there is an AWAD for the Dutch language. I would love to subscribe to something like that since I'm of Dutch background.
Thank you.
#175949 - 04/17/08 09:36 AM Re: AWAD for the Dutch language [Re: jnyoyo]
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welcome, jn! maybe BranShea can start one!_________________________
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#175953 - 04/17/08 10:19 AM Re: AWAD for the Dutch language [Re: Buffalo Shrdlu]
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Hi njyoyo,
If I were less of a computer ignorant I would love to start one.
There is no such thing as far as I know , but if you hang on a bit I'll try to find what is available in Dutch. Good for me as well, I never did a serious search as I'm here to dig deeper into the English language. Interesting endeavor.
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AWAD is totally unique but:
This forum might be interesting; an exchange between us Dutch and English speaking foreigners. Nice ambiance:general
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The Associated Press | August 17,2014MONTPELIER Some Vermont schools will open the school year with some revised curricula to meet more rigorous national education standards called the Common Core while other schools are still working toward implementing them.
We see it as an opportunity to help our kids reach high standards and to try to figure out how to that, said Pat Fitzsimmons, the Common Core implementation coordinator for the state Agency of Education.
Are all of the standards perfect? Probably not, she said. But were not going to know unless we try to help kids reach them.
While Vermont has accepted the standards, some Republican governors are modifying them, pushing back against what they call the federal governments intrusion into the classroom.
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Iman Shumpert is considered the Frederic Weiss of the 2011 NBA Draft, according to many Knick fans, while Chris Singleton is projected to be the next Kevin Durant.
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Stole the show at the combine, looking like clearly the most physically gifted player in this entire draft class. To start things off, his 36.5' standing vertical leap was the highest since nick young posted the top mark in our entire historical database (39.5') back in 2007.
As we've stated in past reports, the intrigue around Shumpert as a potential NBA player revolves around his exceptional physical profile for a player seeing time at the point guard position. Standing 6'4 with an extremely rangy frame, Shumpert is fluid, agile, deceptively quick, and an explosive two-foot leaper.
The same can't be said for his play on the defensive end, where he has absolutely flourished this season. Combining excellent length and lateral quickness with good intensity, Shumpert is simply exceptional one-on-one, rebounds the ball at an outrageous rate for a guard, and leads all data bases in steals by a pretty considerable margin. Extremely active with his hands and feet, Shumpert does a great job maintaining his balance and denying penetration and has the physical tools to defend multiple positions in the NBA.
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His measurables are jaw dropping and it will leave a lot of scouts and coaches drooling all over the floor. He plays a smooth game at the point guard position at 6'5.5" and 222 lbs. Not only is he blessed with size and strength, but his athleticism is off the charts as well. He had the highest Max Vert Reach ever for a PG and showed great speed and agility at the combine. His highlight reels show some amazing dunks and acrobatic finishes as well.
That's just what he was blessed with, but basketball wise, he has some serious game as well. He has a great first step and almost gets to the rim at will against college competition. Of course, once you get in the paint you have to finish and he does, with explosiveness. He has a developing shot and showed strides of great improvement in certain games (Vs. UNC). In the combine many scouts were impressed on how much smoother and fluid his shot looks, and he was draining them more than a lot of people as well. Iman also shows great court vision, especially in the open floor which is were he shines. Lastly, he is almost a guarantee to be an elite defender. He can easily guard 1-3 and play them effectively and shows quick hands to steal the ball and passes. Also, with his size he will be an above average rebounder at the next level for sure.
He still needs to work on his PG skills and his shot, but he is showing a lot of improvement in both areas.
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The thing I love the most about our team, is we don't ever seem afraid
Iman Shumpert is considered the Frederic Weiss of the 2011 NBA Draft, according to many Knick fans, while Chris Singleton is projected to be the next Kevin Durant.
Humility is a virtue and pride is a vice.
I really hope we develop this guy and not just trade him for some1 like Nash who would only be here for a year or 2, while Shumpert comes back to torch the team that drafted him.
Someone else already stated this but the combination of him and TD23 would be scary coming off the bench defensively.
If he is truly hungry to stay in this league and get better he has the potential to be an All-Star in the future.
well that was why i wanted to highlight the guy, I mean literally he is the most athletic combo guard to ever come into the league.
and thats a literal statement, not opinion, he can jump out of the gym, run as fast as any one on the floor, and those tools are the things that make superstars in the NBA. Walsh knew what he was doing, just like Riley knew what he was doing when he drafted wade who had a more stellar college career, but came from an unknown team.
The thing I love the most about our team, is we don't ever seem afraid
i agree im excited about this dude, i feel he's gonna be a really solid player year1 then he's gonna improve as the years go by as he could reach stardom in this league he has all the tools necessary with the most important one--drive/hard work. cant wait to watch em play, everything about his game speaks classic NYK basketball.
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If Iman does become the Steal of the Draft the Knicks may finally get some respect from the media for drafting players. I know the Knicks have had a few bust in the last decade but compared to other organizations come on. The knicks are one of the better drafting teams.
I mean the Knicks drafted in the last decade.
Landry Fields 39th
Toney Douglas 29th
Trevor Ariza 44th
David Lee 30th
Wilson Chandler 23rd
add in
Gallo at 6th
Channing Frye 8th
thats 7 solid players since 2000 the majority of which have come late in the 1st round. I mean you can argue quite successfully that the Knicks don't get fair value for trades but they do have good scouts. Thats one of the reasons around draft time whenever the Knicks like a pick other smaller teams usually decide that they need to use their resources to key in on those choices. Golden state is the most obvious culprit. You could argue even though they needed a SF they were willing to take another SG and draft a second round Center based on rumors that the knicks wanted them. Also lets be honest if the rumor had came out earlier that the Knicks wanted Iman on top of his Combine numbers he wouldn't have been their at 17. The suns would have taken him in the lottery at 13 at the very least.
Anyhow the main part of what I was saying is the Knicks have found been successful finding some gems before outside of the lottery. If anything the Knicks record on drafting become worse when they are in the lottery save for Gallo. Right now they are potentially sitting on 2 centers and 1 large combo guard. If just 1 out of those three turn into a solid player the Knicks will be more than good.
yeah so I never said
that Shumpert was Dwayne Wade or that Georgia tech was Marquette
my point was
Marquette isnt UNC, Kentucky, Duke, Kansas, Ohio St or Uconn
Georgia Tech and Marquette are both mid level school, that have great runs every now and again, I was comparing the physicality
hence why i said
looks almost identical to Dwayne wade from another a similar type of school as goergia tech, who no one was really talking about in terms of being at the level of his counter parts
melo/lebron etc.
Wade didnt storm into his rookie season, he was actually mediocre averaging around 14 ppg, because he couldnt shoot, and used his athleticism to survive his rookie season, something that I could see shumpert doing, then Wade took those physical gifts and turned himself into an all pro on the NBA level.
the point was this guy has alllll of the physical tools to be a force, thats why I compared him to Wade
Stop hating for the sake of hating people, and understand the points I was trying to make.
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Farmer took over operations of the Naniloa Resort four months ago. He had hoped to get a lease extension from the state until the end of the year, in order to get one of two interested buyers to take over the distressed property.
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Farmer, who cautioned the state about the chaos that would ensue, is now knee-deep in it imself. He said without a lease the landmark hotel will close at midnight Monday. While no official announcement has been made, Farmer said he would be working through the weekend to see if there would be any way to avoid the shutdown.
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I am not sure what is going on, but if anyone has some advice, experience, etc - I would appreciate the help. DS is 10 months, until the past 1 1/2 - 2 weeks, he was nursing like a champ, 3-4x/day during the week and 7-9 times on the weekend - eating solids 1-2 times/day and so on so forth. Now, I can barely get him to latch on, I thought it was a phase at first - him not nursing as long, popping off frequently, wanting to just go and play. I noticed that my pumping output at work has "tanked", as I am only getting about 4-6 ounces over 3 sessions/day (yesterday was only 3, today was just over 4) when I used to pump 20-25 ounces/day over 3 sessions. DS would nurse first thing in the morning, when I get home from work, occasionally after bathtime and then once in the middle of the night. Starting Sunday, I would sit-down to nurse him, he would latch on, suck a few times, then let go. Tried again, same thing. Tried again, same thing and he then started screaming, so I didn't force it again and he happily played. This process has repeated itself at almost every session since then (I didn't wait for the screaming/crying part again) with last night being the kicker as he would latch on once, then let go and went about playing happily until bedtime (that is until he bonked his head from falling over trying to walk - boy was he mad!!).
I have tried EVERYTHING I can think of and I am at a complete loss. We have tried every possible position, location (even on the front porch swing), I have tried compressions thinking he was not happy with the slower flow, toys to keep him occupied, etc - he is just not interested. He did cut 3 new teeth after this all started and has one more (this will make 8) working down as I can see it. He will take my milk in a bottle, so I am sure that it is not the taste of the milk that is the issue. He has taken to solids very well, eating about 2 - 3 meals/day of solids. I am at a loss as to what to do anymore. I really want to make it at least 1 year of breastfeeding, but I am not seeing that happening with the way things are going. I thought it was a phase at first, now I think it is pretty much a strike - but wondering if he is trying to wean himself. I know that infants do not typically wean before a year, but I am beginning to wonder if this is it.
He had a doctors appointment on the 11th of July, his checked out just fine (75% weight, 95% in height and head circumference - oh yeah!!!), I had the dr double check his ears since I knew he was getting ready to cut teeth and she said they really did look great. Any ideas ladies???


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Written by Alondate on 19.01.2014 at 01:02
A lot of people dont like this album just because it is not labelled as metal and the other ones say it is bad after listening just a few songs.
Written by Góral on 22.01.2014 at 10:48
in a word: shoegaze.
Written by God Alone on 22.01.2014 at 15:09
It's just a bland and drowsy dream-pop/post-rock album.
Written by Góral on 22.01.2014 at 19:25
Written by God Alone on 22.01.2014 at 15:09
It's just a bland and drowsy dream-pop/post-rock album.
I respect your opinion, but I look and really can't believe that these words come from a man who gives 10 "Dead End Kings". But as they say: there's no accounting for taste.. but you have right to be surprised
Written by God Alone on 22.01.2014 at 19:55
Some of my highest ratings have an affective value
Written by Góral on 22.01.2014 at 19:25
I respect your opinion, but I look and really can't believe that these words come from a man who gives 10 "Dead End Kings".
Written by Paz on 22.01.2014 at 23:29
I hate when someone's bitching about other people's votes.
Written by Troy Killjoy on 22.01.2014 at 23:59
One is a matter of tastes, the other is a matter of smell - bad, bad smell...
Written by The Melting Snow on 24.01.2014 at 20:55
as long as the music is good and creative, does the genre really matter?
Written by Dentura on 10.02.2014 at 23:05
I don't care what anyone thinks, this album is quite good! There's a ton of gorgeous melodies here that are going to make my car rides on the coast very nice and pleasant indeed. I hope they do more albums in this style, although I'm fine if they go back to the black metal sound as well. I like both styles.
Written by tea[m]ster on 15.04.2014 at 01:24
Listened to this again a couple times today, it's great. It's shoegaze/post rock people. What were you expecting? He has moved on...
Written by Uldreth on 15.04.2014 at 01:40
Well to be fair I didn't listen to this much but as I remember Voix Sereines and Délivrance were excellent and the rest were quite bland.
Written by John Shock on 24.04.2014 at 18:47
...it's different and it's pure...
Written by Paz on 24.04.2014 at 18:56
...fuckin' shit
Written by NocturnalStalker on 02.05.2014 at 18:00
Listening to this album made me feel like I'm taking a stroll on the beach in autumn and listening to the sound of the waves.
The reason why Alcest is good for me is that their music makes me feel good. Shelter, clearly, is no exception.
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This is why a lot of people don't like the album. Sucks to be them.


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With the start of a New Year comes a great deal of excitement as to which cameras we might see arrive at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. It has become a popular venue for camera manufacturers to showcase their latest technological innovations and we're almost certain that 2013 will be no different from the norm.
To keep you right up to date with the news as it happens, What Digital Camera will be attending the show in Las Vegas between the 8th and 11th January. Don't forget to add the website to your bookmarks page. You'll then be able and check back to read all the news and visit the video pages for live interviews, as well as first-look reports on all the latest releases. Alternatively, make sure you visit our YouTube Channel where we'll be posting all of our videos from the CES show.
To give you an early preview into what might be released at CES 2013, we've accumulated some gossip and feelings from rumour sites and various online forums.
CES 2013 Preview – Sony
Sony had an extremely busy 2012. Halfway through the year the RX100 arrived. Then there was the A99 and towards the end of the year the first full frame compact was born in the form of the Sony RX1 – a camera we've recently reviewed and can be found in the current What Digital Camera January issue.
Sony, much like Olympus, is rumoured to be launching only compact cameras at CES this year and there's no talk of any CSCs or DSLTs. Which compact camera models Sony will be refreshing is yet to be known so we'll have to be patient and wait to find out – presumably at a press conference on the 7th December when most of the manufacturers unveil their latest innovations to the press, a day before the show officially starts.
Rumours suggest Sony may refresh their compact range at CES this year. There are no talks however of the company releasing a new Compact System Camera or DSLT.
There has been very little talk of new lenses arriving for the NEX system so it could potentially be one of the quieter years for Sony at CES 2013.
CES 2013 Preview – Olympus
Olympus is about to launch a series of new compacts if you can accept that suggestions on various rumour websites are true. There are no indications of a new CSC on the horizon and instead it's believed that Olympus has spent time developing its line-up of Tough waterproof compacts.
If rumours are true, Olympus may be about to launch a new flagship Tough compact at CES 2013.
The TG-1 has been the flagship compact in Olympus's Tough range since May last year. Although it's not old, its successor may be set to launch at CES. Presuming the new Tough camera has been improved; we'd expect it to be waterproof to greater depths and shockproof from greater heights. The Olympus Tough TG-1 was waterproof to 12m (40ft) and shockproof from a height of 2m (6.6ft). If we were to guess, we speculate the waterproof depth might be increased to 15m (50ft). There are also several suggestions that it may feature a faster lens.
CES 2013 Preview – Polaroid
Some interesting rumours have been circulating about Polaroid announcing an Android interchangeable lens camera at CES 2013. Very little factual information is known at present, but there are talks of it featuring a design that's similar to the Nikon 1 J2.
There's speculation that Polaroid's interchangable lens camera may look similar to the Nikon 1 J2.
Other rumours speculate that it may feature an 18MP sensor and a 3.5in touchscreen display at the rear. If this compact system camera is to be made it raises the question of what lens mount the camera might use? It's unlikely to feature an all-new lens mount, so maybe it'll use the Nikon 1 mount.
As for the model name, there have been rumours that it could be labelled the IM1836.
CES 2013 Preview – Samsung
What could Samsung be unveiling at CES? Undoubtedly, there will be new TVs, tablets and smartphones, but what about their NX-series of cameras? Leaks on the internet suggest a new NX30 may be set to arrive, superseding the NX20. It wasn't all that long ago that Samsung introduced the NX1000, NX210 and NX20, so is there really a likelihood that this is on the cards? There would be less than nine months between the NX20 and NX30 appearing if this was the case, so our feeling is that it won't arrive at CES 2013 but possibly later in the year.
The Samsung NX20 was launched nine months ago. There's speculation of an NX30 arriving at CES but we're guessing it might arrive slightly later in 2013.
We do have our suspicions that Samsung may be set to launch something big at CES but we're yet to put our finger on what it might be. There may be a few new lens additions to the NX series perhaps, but there are no rumours at present to support this inkling. In fact there aren't many rumours on the various rumour sites at all regarding what cameras Samsung may be set to release. We could of course be barking up the wrong tree. We'll just have to be patient and wait until the official press conference on the first day to bring you what's new.
CES 2013 Preview – Panasonic
Over the last year we've seen Panasonic replace the G3 with the G5 and introduce the GH3 as its flagship CSC. This suggests the company may be looking at refreshing other areas of its CSC line-up. The Panasonic Lumix GF5 is less than a year old so we're not anticipating a replacement of this model just yet; however the GX1 is now over a year old after it joined the G-series in November 2011.
The Panasonic Lumix GX1 is expected to be replaced in 2013. Rumours suggest Panasonic will be launching compacts at CES 2013, meaning we may have to wait slightly longer for a new G-series compact system camera to arrive.
Presumably if Panasonic were to refresh the GX1, the successor would be the Panasonic Lumix GX2? There's talk that it could inherit a more responsive touchscreen, such as the one that made the Lumix GH3 such a pleasure to operate. There's speculation the design could also be altered to make it even more comfortable to hold in the hand, but with the GF5 already having petite dimensions we'd expect it to be no smaller than what we've seen before and suitable for slotting into a jacket pocket or small travel bag. Don't get too excited though. Panasonic's CEO, Mr Kazuhiro Tsuga, who will present a keynote on 8th January at the CES show is expected to talk about camcorders, TVs and compact cameras. This suggests a new CSC will arrive slightly later at the CP+ show in Japan that's held in late January.
Will this be the year that Panasonic jumps on the Wi-Fi wagon and starts to introduce wireless connectivity into more of its compacts? Who knows? Perhaps the company will make its own attempt at an Android camera that's capable of posting directly to social media and supports a series of Panasonic enhancement apps? We'll bring you the news on the 8th January as it arrives.
CES 2013 Preview – Fujifilm
With the price of Fujifilm's X100 continuing to drop and with it being listed as 'no longer available' by some retailers, a replacement could well be on the way.
The X100 was launched back in 2010 at Photokina, but what would Fujifilm name the successor to its revolutionary X-Series camera? Maybe an X200? Maybe an X200s? Who knows – all we are aware of is that it's rumoured by some to feature an X-Trans sensor, which first appeared in the X-Pro 1. Claimed to deliver the highest resolution and colour reproduction of any competing full frame sensor on the market, despite it being APS-C size, it'll be interesting to find out what resolution a successor to the X100 would offer.
There's talk that Fujifilm could be set to launch a successor to the X100 at CES 2013. The model name is expected to be the X200.
We'll just have to wait and see if an X200 arrives at CES, but a few comments from users of the X100 suggest they'd like to see a faster and more accurate autofocus performance, a faster fixed lens, a longer-lasting battery and a closer minimum focus distance. Will Fujifilm apply any of these changes as a result of listening to its users? I guess it's only a matter of days now before we find out.
CES 2013 Preview – Canon & Nikon
On the lead up to CES there have been lots of interesting talking points on rumour websites and forums as to which cameras might be unveiled. So what cameras can we expect and from whom?
Well, trawling the rumour websites suggests it's not going to be a show for any major DSLR launches from Canon or Nikon. Both manufacturers had a huge year in 2012, with Canon launching no fewer than three full-frame DSLRs to the EOS range – the 1D X, 5D Mark III and 6D. Not one for staying out of the limelight, Nikon also released three full frame DSLRs. First there was the D4 in early 2012, then the D800 with its astonishing 36.3MP resolution and finally the cheapest and most affordable full frame DSLR currently on the market – the D600.
With these major launches last year, it suggests Canon and Nikon may decide to focus their attention on entry-level DSLRs this year, not forgetting the expansion of their compact system cameras. If rumours are to be believed, there's talk of a Nikon 1 J3 and Nikon 1 S1 arriving at CES. If the J3 were to appear, it would arrive just four months ahead of the J2, which would be surprising. As for the Nikon 1 S1, this is rumoured to sit below the J2 and rumoured J3 with a very basic spec, although still compatible with Nikon 1 system lenses.
There are strong rumours to suggest Nikon may be getting ready to launch the Nikon 1 J3 at CES. There's also talk of a Nikon 1 S1 arriving, which would sit beneath the J2 and J3, potentially making it the cheapest and most affordable Nikon 1 camera to date.
On the subject of lenses, there's talk of Nikon possibly announcing the availability of two Nikon 1 lenses – the Nikkor 10-100mm f/4-5.6 and the Nikkor 6.7-13mm f/3.5-5.6. Of course both these lenses were first announced in October last year, but we're yet to see any pre-production samples in the flesh.
For Canon users there's no word of any camera releases at CES, but there are rumours of two new EF L-series lenses that could be on the way. Nothing is confirmed to date, but there's speculation of an EF 35mm f/1.4L II and a EF 14-24mm f/2.8 L. If the latter were to be released it'll make an interesting comparison up against Nikon's 14-24mm f/2.8 – a lens that's regarded as one of the finest wide-angle zooms available for full frame DSLRs today.
The EF 16-35mm f/2.8 has proven to be a popular wide-angle zoom for Canon full frame users. There's talk of Canon releasing another L-Series wide angle zoom in the form of a EF 14-24mm f/2.8.
If these Canon lenses were to be released at CES 2013 we'd hope to lay hands on some pre-production samples and bring you a first-look report. Other than the lenses, we haven't come across any talk of Canon renewing its PowerShot G-Series, but you may recall it was refreshed with the G15 back in September. The G1 X is now almost a year old and it'll be interesting to see if Canon continues with this line now that the EOS-M system has been created.


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If all goes according to plan, Cara Blessing and Chelsea Bolyard will marry today in Chicago. They'll cry happy tears, pose for photos, celebrate.
Then the Clintonville residents will head home, knowing that the legal significance of their marriage diminishes with every eastward mile.
"It's a move to protect ourselves, as best we can, going forward," Bolyard, 29, said of their decision to join a small "marriage caravan" to a place where, unlike in Ohio, they are permitted to wed.
"And it's about love."
Advocates say federal recognition of same-sex marriage, which provides at least some financial and psychological benefits, is prompting growing numbers of Ohio couples to journey out of state to marry.
The three couples traveling together to Chicago aim to be wed in time for a milestone decision that could mean even more: U.S. District Judge Timothy Black has said he will issue a written ruling — possibly on Monday — requiring Ohio to recognize same-sex marriages performed legally in other states. Gov. John Kasich and Attorney General Mike DeWine say they will fight it.
German Village resident Rick Neal, who is sponsoring the caravan with his husband, Tom Grote, said the appeal would squander a chance for Ohio to do right by same-sex couples and families.
"Even though I'm a stay-at-home dad with two little girls, I'm not legally their father," said Neal, 47. "That's ridiculous."
Neal and Grote always wanted their marriage to be recorded in Ohio. But after the U.S. Supreme Court effectively struck down the federal ban on gay marriage last summer, the two married in Massachusetts. They still consider their 2007 Columbus ceremony, amid friends and family, "our real wedding," Neal said. "The only thing missing was the legal part."
He and Grote decided to offer logistical and financial support to help other couples travel to marry in advance of Black's ruling, even as its long-term effect on Ohio's gay-marriage ban is unclear.
Blessing, 29, said she already has faced the heartbreak that can befall gay parents whose rights aren't recognized. Because Ohio law forbids adoption by unmarried couples, same-sex couples who adopt or become parents after one has a biological child cannot both be considered legal parents to the child.
When Blessing and her then-partner split up, her ex retained parental rights to their young son because she is the one who adopted him.
"There was a part of the year when I couldn't even see him," Blessing said of their long, difficult custody case.
German Village residents Leah Kaiser and Jenn Lape, both 29, say children are a big reason they joined the caravan and will marry today in Chicago.
"We're at the point where we're starting to talk about having a family. Having that protection is important to us," Kaiser said.
Columbus lawyer LeeAnn Massucci, whose family-law practice represents many same-sex parents, said there could be a small window after Black's ruling — before any stay of the decision takes place — that would allow parents to file adoption petitions. Neal, for example, wants to make that move quickly.
"I would hope that the Probate Court is going to accept them," Massucci said. "Whether that goes anywhere remains to be seen. The adoption process is not a quick one."
Meanwhile, the out-of-state marriage trend likely will continue. Michael Premo, campaign manager for Why Marriage Matters Ohio, said a 2012 study estimated that legalizing same-sex marriage in Ohio would result in about 9,800 new marriages in the first three years.
"How many of those are deciding they can't wait?" he said.
Blessing and Bolyard don't see a reason for delay.
"We didn't think now would mean now," Bolyard said, laughing about the quickly arranged trip. "But it's been in our hearts all along."


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End of the Road
What a nasty series. I thought we were supposed to be better than the Diamondbacks!!! Ugh.
Well, at least the first game was amazing. The story of the game was Kevin Correia, new ace. We signed K-Cor in the offseason, and he's done incrediblely well this year. Sure, he's had some rough patches, but he's definitely been a huge positive this year.
On Friday, he went nine innings, allowing no runs on six hits with one walk and seven strikeouts. How cool is that?? He was amazing!! That was definitely one of his best starts this year. Wow. He really held down the Diamondbacks. Great job, Kevin. Great job.
We got four runs on nine hits, but K-Cor didn't even need that much. We won 4-0!
Buuuut then things kind of went downhill. In the second game of the series, we were right in it…until Chad Tracy hit a grand slam. It was not good. We got all our momentum sucked out of us as we lost 8-5.
Next game was pretty much the same story. We were right it, even coming from behind, but the Diamondbacks got some late big hits and won the game 7-4.
What on earth is up with the Diamondbacks beating us? It's all very strange. I mean, we're a better team than Arizona. And yet they pretty much dominated us in the last two games. Weird.
Instant replay was used for the first time in a Padres game yesterday. It was kind of cool, but the call went against us. Oh well.
Dude, there's only FIVE games left in the Padres' season!! I am soooo sad!! I'm going to miss my boys like crazy. BUT I am so thankful that I get to go to one more Padres game tomorrow. It will be my fifth game of the season, which is super cool for me because my favorite number is five (because of Kouz, obviously). Hopefully, it will be my fifth win of the season. That would be epic.
Speaking of my baby, check out this section from the AP:
San Diego third baseman Kevin Kouzmanoff, who has missed the last 17 games with thigh and back injuries, went through a full pregame workout Sunday. "I wouldn't be surprised if he started Tuesday," manager Bud Black.
AHHHHHHHHHHHH YES!!!!! I think I'm going to cry when he's announced tomorrow. Oh goodness, I miss him sooooo much!! Yeah, I'm totally going to cry. It's going to be sooo much fun to see him out there on the field tomorrow.
Something rather sad entered my mind yesterday. It may be a tough offseason again. Kouz might be on the trading block. And believe me, if you thought my reactions to Trevor and Jake's departures were bad, you can't imagine what it would be like if Kouz got traded. Oh man. Let's just pray that the Padres see enough worth in Kouz to stick with him. I need my #5!!!
Padres have an off day today. We're coming home for the rest of the season. Two against the Dodgers and three against the Giants to finish it. Wow. Here we go.
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I hope you guys smack the Sith Lords into next Tuesday. If you'd had Kouz, you probably would have swept us. It was luck that brought us through the last two games. And Chad Tracy. Have fun at the game!
uggggghhhh… I missed the 40th Homer for Adrian on my blog.. .grrrrrr…. sorry kid.
I can't even imagine your Kouz getting traded after what you went through with Trevor and Jake, so don't even go there! Just enjoy the rest of the season being the spoilers.
I hope to see you tomorrow. I will be between 3rd base and Visitor's dugout. I hope your Kouz does stady with the Padres. We need more players to stay put with one team. I hope he likes in SD.
Its amazing to think how this season, especially for us Tribe fans (so many losses!) has carried on so long and is finally coming to an end.
Loved the post Kaybee as always. And I think both of us need a break from baseball huh?
Loving the indians is hard enough as be.
Just hoping for a good off season – and a hopeful preseason before another heartbreaking letdown occurs.
Please stop by new post up😉
I really, REALLY like Kevin Correia. We definitely need him next year as a number one or two starter. Look how much he did for the season. Signing a minor league deal in spring training to first career complete game shutout. That's an accomplishment. WE NEED KOUZ!!
I hope they keep Kouz! And it sounds like Kevin had a great game!


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The word-seeds that seed our sleepless nights
with consonants and vowels, left alone unsyntaxed
never hear the light of day‑
unfurl and stretch in banks of clouds
or along long streams before they disappear
into sentences never spoken.
I lie as silent as a snake and never speak another cloud,
like St.Vincent-Millay's candle burning both ends,
stretch and dissolve into liquid wax, all
inclinations from the depth's images remain unlit.
There is a hole in the wall of the city-scape
where I can enter without pick-axe or hands,
Anaconda gliding through the scene,
born anew, offset between vertebrae.
It has followed from my childhood home,
the very same one I first came upon
frozen beneath an ice age in our yard.
It recycles itself, beginningless, along a ledge
cut like a channel into the stone. Thoughts stream
like LED's in magnificent sentences, flow
beyond all speed, never captured−
then explosive and rampant along the road.
I wake spell bound in second skin, in a surge
of sheathing memory that snakes me end to end,
so as not to remember what has always been—
exhilarating silence in Anaconda.


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Prepare yourself for the startlingly realistic impact of the new Pioneer Elite SC-68 A/V receiver. Delivering the next level of quality audio and video performance, the SC-68 arrives with the truest, most realistic fidelity for your home entertainment experience. Incorporating revolutionary features like THX Ultra 2 Plus certification and advanced network connectivity, the SC-68 has been designed for those who settle for nothing less than the very best in audio and video. Its state-of-the-art performance and specifications are the result of uncompromising standards of engineering, manufacturing and testing.
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Thanks to Made for iPod touch, iPhone, and iPad certification, Apple devices are easily connected with the included USB/video cable - so there's no need to buy a separate dock to store all your music, videos, streaming content. Plus, since your iPhone, iPod and now your iPad charge automatically when connected, it's the ultimate plug-and-play integration with your home theater. You can enjoy music with iTunes® album art, share videos and movies, downloaded TV shows from iTunes, photos, web content from YouTube® and much more. Got a call? The iPhone will mute movies and music so you can take it. Use the iPhone directly, or push a single button on the SC-68's front panel to switch control to the included preset remote and an intuitive, full-color GUI.
With AirPlay, stream music from iTunes to the SC-68 and play it through your home theater system without docks or cables. Simply connect the receiver to your home network via Ethernet, and it instantly becomes the hub for playback of your iTunes music from your connected Apple® device or networked computer.
You can stream your music straight from your PC or Mac®, iPhone, iPad or iPod touch to the SC-68 at the touch of a button. Listen to your favorite song in your car using your iPhone, leave your car mid song and walk into your home. Using the AirPlay App on your iPhone, select the SC-68. When you do, it'll power up automatically and continue your favorite song right where you left off.
You can even view song information including song title, artist, and track time as well as album art on a connected display. Not only that, the SC-68's supports network audio sources in Zone 2, allowing you to send music to another room. With AirPlay, there's really no reason why your iTunes music has to be restricted to your computer.
HTC Connect™
HTC Connect™ is for Android® owners who, until now, have constantly asked, "What about me?" The good news is your receiver has arrived. A Pioneer exclusive, the SC-68 proudly supports HTC Connect, compatible with HTC One series phones. HTC Connect makes it easy to wirelessly stream your favorite music straight from your HTC One phone. There's no need for a separate app; HTC Connect is built right into your phone's music player.
UPDATE: HTC Connect Firmware Now Available for Download
Connect to Your PC Music Files or Internet Radio
The SC-68's networking ability opens up an entirely new world of possibilities. A rear panel Ethernet port allows full integration into your home network, with Windows® 7 and DLNA® 1.5 certification, a whole new level of entertainment options are at your fingertips. With 192kHz / 24-bit WAV and FLAC file compatibility, network streaming audio playback is now ready for the true audiophile. Stream your MP3, AAC, WMA, WAV and FLAC music files from your PC, laptop or smartphone to your home theater system. And, the SC-68 is first receiver to incorporate a precision 32-bit asynchronous USB DAC for direct PC or Laptop connection to the receiver for the best possible music file playback.
With vTuner®, the SC-68 lets you enjoy thousands of Internet radio stations from around the world. You can also access Pandora® and SiriusXMTM (subscription needed) radio services complete with on-screen album art and music information. An optional AS-WL300 wireless adapter is also available for your wireless network convenience.
Unleash Your Smartphone's Music with Bluetooth® and MHL®
The SC-68 is fully ready for wireless Bluetooth audio from virtually any A2DP profile Bluetooth device. With the Pioneer AS-BT200 Bluetooth adapter, you can untether yourself from cables and inputs. Plus you'll enjoy enriched quality with Sound Retriever AIR technology, created specifically to enhance Bluetooth audio.
Support for Mobile High Definition Link (MHL) lets you connect your Android smartphone via a front panel interface, for fast access to your mobile audio and video content.
True-to-Life, High-Definition Audio with THX® Ultra 2 Plus
Pioneer adds an extra dimension to the SC-68 by being the only multi-channel Class-D amplifier manufacturer to be awarded the coveted THX Ultra 2 Plus certification for the ultimate immersive surround sound experience for rooms up to 3000 square feet.
This is particularly meaningful to home theater enthusiasts. Filmmakers mix their audio tracks at a "Reference Level" of 85dB. This level is the basis for THX certification engineering and performance. The SC-68 can produce this level with all channels driven, meeting and exceeding THX performance requirements while maintaining our signature sound.
Of course, the SC-68 also supports high-definition audio formats like Dolby® TrueHD and DTS-HD® Master Audio, as well as new DTS® Neo:X surround, providing a 3-D surround experience for up to 11.2 channels.
Zone 4 HDMI Output
The SC-68 takes the multi-room media experience to a whole new level with Zone 2 and Zone 3 volume, tone, and balance controls, Zone 2 subwoofer output, plus a Zone 4 HDMI output, as well as access to the On-Screen Display for each zone.
Class D3 Amplification
The SC-68's Class D3 9-channel amplifier is one of the most powerful amplifiers of any multi-channel A/V receiver Pioneer has ever produced. Keeping the new audio formats of the Blu-ray Disc® format in mind, Class D3 takes high-resolution multi-channel audio to a whole new level of immersive performance.
Rated at 140 watts x 9 channels with an 11.2-channel preout, the SC-68 delivers plenty of power, but it's not the whole story. Where the SC-68 really shows its unprecedented power output capability is when driving multi-channels simultaneously without losing significant per-channel output. Class A/B amplifiers simply cannot match the efficiency of Class D3 as their power output per channel diminishes rapidly when more channels are added to the work-load. This kind of unprecedented power capability allows you to appreciate the full dynamics from any media source in a way never before possible. The ability to drive more channels, simultaneously, means you can fully reproduce all of the dynamics and impact of high definition multi-channel Dolby and DTS soundtracks with up to 9 channels of the highest quality power output available today.
Advanced Qdeo® Video Processing. Picture Perfect Whatever the Source
Using Qdeo processing technology and Pioneer's extensive video know-how makes home theater a truly immersive experience. The SC-68 provides video conversion from composite and component video to HDMI for a single-wire high-definition audio and video solution as well as up to 1080p/24fps video scaling for an exceptional picture regardless of the source, creating natural and noise-free video for maximum performance and flexibility.
And with Pioneer's Advanced Video Adjust , you'll experience the very best in both high-definition and standard definition signals, with a complete suite of advanced image adjustments designed to fine-tune each of your video sources for the best possible picture.
Mastered by the Masters at AIR Studios®
The SC-68 has been sound "mastered" at legendary AIR Studios in London. While known for exceptional acoustics, leading-edge equipment, full orchestra motion picture soundtracks (like "Inception"), and creating recording history with Dire Straits "Brothers In Arms"--the first completely digital recording for CD and first million seller--our engineers know them from many years of professional collaboration.
The SC-68 was evaluated and modified at a prototype level to meet the very strict standards set forth by studio engineers, and in doing so was awarded AIR Studios Monitor Certification. The trained ears at AIR Studios know first-hand what goes into an artist's craft and their objective is perfectly in-line with that of Pioneer: to accurately reproduce in the home theater what the artist originally created in the studio.
Get Ready for 3D with the Latest HDMI® Technology
All of Pioneer's newest receivers support the latest HDMI specifications. So not only do you get the most out of your existing movies and music, with the SC-68 you're prepared for the new generation of 3D video content. With 8 HDMI inputs and 3 HDMI outputs, you've got plenty of connectivity options for the growing number of high-definition sources available including 4k2k video signals. The SC-68 also offers advanced HDMI conveniences like Audio Return Channel and Power Save HDMI Standby Through.
Transform your Apple Device into a Powerful Remote Control
Communicating with the SC-68 wirelessly through your home network, Pioneer's free iControlAV2012 app turns your iPhone, iPod touch and iPad device or select Android devices into a powerful remote control for your receiver. The all new iControlAV2012 is fully redesigned, incorporating everything from basic volume and input selection to advanced features like EQ adjustments and Internet Radio control. iControlAV2012 for iPad includes enhanced features like vertical and horizontal orientation, intuitive control of music from networked PCs as well as Internet radio control, and a super-cool finger EQ adjust screen; simply draw the EQ curve to your desired sound preference. New Sound Explorer gives you easy access to experiment with the many powerful sound enhancements the SC-68 offers, like Hi-Bit 32, Full Band Auto Phase Control Plus, and Virtual Speaker modes.
Full-Color On-Screen Graphical User Interface and On-Screen Overlay
All of the SC-68's advanced control and connectivity options are made even better with a full-color user interface via HDMI on your connected TV. Effortlessly navigate through the SC-68's menu and enjoy iTunes album art from a connected Apple device. An on-screen overlay provides on-screen confirmation of sound adjustments without taking you away from what you're watching.
Ideal for Custom Home Theater Installation
The Elite series was designed with an eye toward custom-installed home theater solutions, with features to match. Multi-zone AV capability with support for Zone2 with HD Component video output, Zone 3 AV, and even a Zone 4 HDMI output allows you to watch independent HD video's in up to 3 different rooms while listening to music in another room. An RS-232 bus connection allows custom installers access into the "control brain" of the SC-68, and an advance PC setup option is available to CI integrators. The SC-68 is compatible with popular "whole-house" entertainment systems such as Crestron, AMX, Control 4, Universal, Savant, and RTI, and its IP capabilities allow users to control their entertainment system via a home network.
All this plus support for Pioneer Apps, 3rd party control devices, custom-ready detachable power cord, and IR in/out for universal remotes make the Elite series the ultimate answer for a custom home entertainment solution.
Specifications and design subject to modification without notice.
PIONEER and the Pioneer logo, MCACC and Advanced Sound Retriever are registered trademarks of Pioneer Corporation.
The impedances indicated are actual values that speakers can present to an amplifier while playing back music. They do not refer to the nominal rated impedances of
speakers you use.
THX, the THX Logo and THX Select Ultra 2 Plus are trademarks of THX Ltd., which may be registered in some jurisdictions.
HDMI connection may not allow transmission of copyright protected material, depending on the capability of the signal source.
Microsoft, Windows Media, and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
SIRIUS and related marks are trademarks of Sirius XM Radio Inc.
DTS and the DTS Symbol are registered trademarks of DTS, Inc.
Dolby and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
"Made for iPod," "Made for iPhone," and "Made for iPad" mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod, iPhone, or iPad,
respectively, and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or
its compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Please note that the use of this accessory with iPod iPhone, or iPad may affect wireless performance.
Apple, AirPlay, the AirPlay logo, iPhone, iPad, iPod and iPod touch are registered trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. AirPlay works
with iPhone 4S, iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPod touch (4th, 3rd and 2nd generations), iPad 2, iPad with iOS 4.2 or later, and iTunes 10.1 (Mac and PC) or later.
DLNA, the DLNA Logo and DLNA Certified are trademarks, service marks, or certification marks of the Digital Living Network Alliance.
Pandora INTERNET Radio is a registered trademark of Pandora Media, Inc.
Blu-ray Disc is a registered trademark of the Blu-ray Disc Association.
"x.v.Color" is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
Qdeo is a trademark of Marvell World Trade, Ltd.
vTuner is a registered trademark of Noting Else Matters Software, Ltd.
Phase Control is a trademark placed on a product with Pioneer's Phase Control Technology concept. The technology enables high-grade sound reproduction environment
by improving the phase matching for each of the components.
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The AIR Studios logo is a trademark of AIR Studios, Inc.
Control4 and the Control4 logo are registered trademarks of Control4 Corporation.
Crestron and the Crestron logo are registered trademark of Crestron Electronics, Inc.
AMX and the AMX logo are trademarks of AMX, LLC registered in the U.S. and other countries.
Universal Remote Control logo is a registered trademark of Universal Remote Control, Inc.
RTI logo is a registered trademark of Remote Technologies Incorporated.
Savant Logo is a registered trademark of Savant Systems, LLC.
For details on iPod compatibility, visit http://pioneer.jp/homeav/support/ios/na/


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Welcome to the East St. Louis School District189 Financial Oversight Panel website. We have constructed this site to keep you informed and to help answer any questions you may have. We will post the meeting schedules and the panel actions from the meetings. You may be able to view the reports the Panel has submitted and the School Code legislation which authorizes the Panel.
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DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) -- The U.S. Department of Education has denied Iowa's request for a waiver from key provisions of the federal No Child Left Behind rules.
Iowa Department of Education Director Jason Glass says the state's application was denied because lawmakers in a bill passed this year requires any changes in teacher evaluations to be first approved by the Legislature.
Glass says he warned lawmakers that such a requirement would mean rejection. He says it's a missed opportunity for Iowa schools to find relief from the 2002 law. Glass says the law holds schools to unrealistic measures and then blames them for failure.
Gov. Terry Branstad says responsibility for the denial lies squarely at the feet of the Iowa Legislature, which did too little to improve schools despite repeated warnings.


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What Can We Learn from the Kitavans?
A Swedish researcher, Staffan Lindeberg, has been studying the inhabitants of Kitava, one of the Trobriand Islands of Papua New Guinea. He claims that sudden cardiac death, stroke, and exertion-related chest pain never occur in Kitava; and he attributes this to their eating a Paleolithic diet.
2,250 people live on Kitava. They are traditional farmers. Their dietary staples are tubers (yam, sweet potato and taro), fruit, fish, and coconut. They don't use dairy products, alcohol, coffee, or tea. Their intake of oils, margarine, cereals, and sugar is negligible. Western foods constitute less than 1% of their diet. Their activity level is only slightly higher than in Western populations. 80% of them smoke daily and an unspecified number of them chew betel. The macronutrient composition of the Kitavan diet was estimated as 21% of total calories from fat, 17% from saturated fat, 10% from protein, and 69% from carbohydrates.
Lindeberg's Kitava study examined a sample of 220 Kitavans aged 14-87 and compared them to healthy Swedish populations. They found substantially lower diastolic blood pressure, body mass index, and triceps skinfold thickness in the Kitavans. Systolic blood pressure was lower in Kitava than in Sweden for men over 20 and women over 60. Total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, and apolipoprotein B were lower in men over 40 and in women over 60. Triglycerides were higher in Kitavans aged 20-39 than in Swedes of the same age. HDL was not significantly different. (more…)
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Madison police said a small purse-style wallet with more than $1,800 cash inside was found in the bathroom of a Culver's on Sunday.
A Culver's manager called the Madison Police Department from the restaurant's West Beltline Highway franchise Sunday evening saying a customer had found it in the women's bathroom the day prior.
Police said the manager didn't know who the finder was, but a 59-year-old Janesville woman would like to thank her.
The Janesville woman had come to Madison to do some shopping Saturday and had in her wallet a couple of months worth of rent money that she had received from her son. She had not yet had the chance to deposit the funds.
Police said the woman very accurately described the wallet and its contents, and she has now been reunited with her credit cards and her more than $1,800 worth of cash.