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Iran's "devastating blow"Posted Thursday, February 11, 2010, at 7:27 AM
For the past few weeks I've been reading stories about Iran's preparation to mark the 31st anniversary of the Islamic revolution.
On numerous occasions during those past weeks, statements have been made about Iran planning to deal a "devastating blow" to US interests on Feb. 11.
That blow, it appears, is the announcement that President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad made this morning stating that Iran is now capable of producing weapons-grade uranium. He went on to state that one of their nuclear facilities has now produced a batch of 20-percent enriched uranium.
Since this only happened in the last bit, I have no idea if US intelligence believes this to be true. Iran is well-known for spilling a line of trash that turn out to be lies. Which I fear his line about how they are not producing weapons may be.
However, if it is true, in my opinion Iran would offer single the largest threat to our country. While we've spent the last few years fighting other nations in the region, I haven to say that Iran has always really given me the creeps.
What do you think? Was he just blowing smoke or do you think it's the truth?
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It appears all the world hates us so why should Iran be any different?? We have weapons, what's the big deal if other countries have them also. We have too many problems at home to be so concerned about some second rate country making a bomb, let's concentrate our efforts on doing more at home. We can protect ourselves.
-- Posted by Dexterite1 on Thu, Feb 11, 2010, at 11:43 AM
I know I said I would not make anymore comments on here, but Dexterite1 just threw a hanging curve ball and I can't resist....This is one of the most ignorant comments I have ever read, "we have weapons, what's the big deal if other countries have them also"....Here's the reason Dexterite1. We don't strap C-4 to our body and walk into a mall and blow it up. We don't put bombs in cars and blow them up in a crowded town square. We don't fly commercial airliners into high rise building and kill thousands of people....Some of these other countries, including Iran, are radicals. They don't care about other people, and they especially don't care about the U.S.A. I know I don't agree with 99% of what you say, but this is ridiculous. You need a reality check.
-- Posted by BonScott on Thu, Feb 11, 2010, at 2:49 PM
If Iran is "blowing smoke", there are those of us who believe that, should we see which way "the smoke is blowing", have enough sense to see to it that the fire is contained and extinguished, our fire department is based in Knob Noster, Missouri.
Nuff said. kk
-- Posted by kkcaver47 on Thu, Feb 11, 2010, at 3:20 PM
And China is killing and poisoning our youngsters and we do nothing, we can't attack every country that says they are building a bomb. I can't see someone strapping an atomic bomb to their chest and board an airplane. You can never stop radicals for being human bombs, what do you suggest we do?? No amount of sanctions will stop Iran as long as China doesn't agree to it also.
-- Posted by Dexterite1 on Thu, Feb 11, 2010, at 7:23 PM
Did Dexterite1 REALLY say that? Hard to believe.
-- Posted by geezerette on Thu, Feb 11, 2010, at 7:30 PM
And he served our country. I can't figure him out.
-- Posted by BonScott on Thu, Feb 11, 2010, at 8:45 PM
I'm meaning we can't police the whole world.We need to take care of the immediate problems here at home and try to talk to other countries instead of threats.
-- Posted by Dexterite1 on Thu, Feb 11, 2010, at 10:10 PM
Yessir! Let's "talk" to the people whose express purpose is to wipe us off the face of the earth! It has been proven over and over that we are incapable of speaking to each other so why do we think we can "talk" with people from a totally different culture (mind set)? Maybe we could use music or sign language? Hypnosis? Touch therapy? Or we could just show them that their tactics will not work by indicating to them our lack of tolerance for their choosing to check us into the dirt sleep.
-- Posted by geezerette on Fri, Feb 12, 2010, at 12:00 PM
I remember how quickly the respect grew for the United States when Ronald Reagan stepped up to the plate. You, perhaps, will question the use of the word "respect" (considering the feeling was "pressed" upon the Europeans/Asians by the sheer size of our determination), but the world saw the United States as something besides the door mat it has been painted to be by the present administration. What part of "indicating to them our lack of tolerance" did you not understand? Clearly, I advocate a strong military presence backed by a oneness of a nation. Has there ever existed respect without some muscle having been exerted?
-- Posted by geezerette on Fri, Feb 12, 2010, at 8:54 PM
Then it's agreed, we just bomb them into oblivion.
-- Posted by Dexterite1 on Sat, Feb 13, 2010, at 7:50 AM
When I need words put into my mouth, I'll call you! However, in the meantime, just read again what I wrote. Did I say anything about brute force? One does not have to use muscle just because one possesses it--usually a show is sufficient. One DOES have to flex a muscle occasionally for it to remain viable. Would you readily climb into the ring with (say) George Foreman if he were to flex his biceps (as a display)?
-- Posted by geezerette on Sat, Feb 13, 2010, at 3:47 PM
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Last night as I was driving to an appointment, I was listening to our local NPR affiliate here in Grand Rapids, and specifically to the show Marketplace. I happened to hear a story about how the government and economists were concerned that the money given to taxpayers via the "economic stimulus package" may actually be used for purposes other than retail spending, thereby not causing the intended "stimulus." Not the first story of this sort that I've heard over the last few weeks.
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A new report provides firm evidence to support the notion that rising barriers to entry are making life much more difficult for smaller hedge funds.
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4) Year-on-year technology spend on internal resources, hardware, software, data and third party IT services is expected to increase 14% to $2.3bn versus the $2.1bn listed in Citi's Trends and Benchmark Survey last year.
5) Small hedge funds (under $250m) are expected to average costs of $2.5m in 2010, of which compensation (ex-portfolio management personnel) will account for 37% and third-party expenses account for 63%. The technology portion of their total spend is anticipated to be just under $300,000, or 12% of their total spend.
6) Medium hedge funds (between $250m and $1bn) spend twice as much on average at $5.1m and their ratio of expenses shifts as compensation accounts for 57% of expenses while third-party expenses represent 43%. Technology spend rises to an average of $780,000 per year or 15% of total spend.
7) For large hedge funds (between $1bn and $5bn), their average spend doubles to $10.1m and their ratio of expenses is evenly split, with compensation at 51% and third-party expenses at 49%. Given the increased scrutiny from regulators and institutional investors that these managers face, their technology spend increases to $1.9m on average, or 18% of total spend.
8) Franchise-sized firms (over $5bn) show exponential growth in costs, jumping nearly six times to $63.1m hedge funds. The report explained: "The majority have begun to manage different types of products, with hedge funds being just one component of their offerings. Also, the majority of these firms also have a global investment focus and presence. The increased complexity of their business operations and increasing size of their organisations both combine to drive costs sharply higher." For franchise-sized firms, compensation accounts for a third of expenses, and third-party costs for the rest. Technology costs jump to $12.5m per year, or 20% of total spend.
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Deathknight – Not So Heroic?
Wrath of the Lich King saw the addition of the first 'heroic' class to World of Warcraft. But is it really heroic? Here's a definition of the term:
he·ro·ic (h-rk)adj. also he·ro·i·cal (--kl)1. Of, relating to, or resembling the heroes of literature, legend, or myth.2. Having, displaying, or characteristic of the qualities appropriate to a hero; courageous: heroic deeds.3.a. Impressive in size or scope; grand: heroic undertakings.b. Of a size or scale that is larger than life: heroic sculpture.
I guess we might get away with the first point but hardly the second or third. Not that I actually have any problems with the DK but I was just pondering the entire concept of the class. Let's be honest, it's not really 'heroic' is it? The only differences between a DK and any other classes is that firstly you have to already have a level 55 character before you can play it and secondly they start in their own contained area already already at level 55. They aren't any more powerful or spectacular than anything else and, in my personal opinion, don't really feel very special at all.
I remember years ago, before WoW was released, when Blizzad first talked about heroic classes, they were throwing around the idea of having your character become a heroic version after hitting the level cap. That sounds far more interesting to me than just adding another generic class to the game albeit it's a lot more complicated and will, realistically, never happen. But the whole DK class does make me wonder what the future of WoW will bring. Will the next expansion have another heroic class? Will it be available to both Alliance and Horde again? If so, will Blizzard sacrifice the game lore too much in order to facilitate it (it would be nice if each side got their own unique hero class). Will they continue to start at level 55 even if the level cap is increased to 90?
Ultimately, the DeathKnight isn't very heroic at all. It's just a class which is defined slightly differently from the others so it can have special parameters like starting at a higher level and requiring a high level character to unlock it. Not very exciting but certainly a great way to encourage people to play more. I smell the cash cow burning.
Moving away from the DK, I didn't see Blizzard's April Fools joke from last year (I wasn't playing WoW then) until today. I have to take my hat of to them when it comes to humour – I love their jokes and geeky references. If you haven't already seen it, check out the Bard hero class. "This one goes to eleven." Classic.
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David Akers (1975/88): The 1911-D is the rarest date of the series in all grades from circulated to gem Uncirculated. Its mintage is less than one fourth the mintage of the next rarest date in the series, the 1914. Most known examples are in the lower Mint State grades, and obtaining one in MS-60 to 62 condition can uaually be accomplished with only a little searching. However, in MS-63 condition this issue is seldom available, and anything better than MS-63 is extremely difficult to locate.
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Nowadays, we realize original mintage is not the only factor in rarity and we focus more on survival estimates. And we have better tools in population reports and expert survival estimates, which are now very comprehensive on PCGS CoinFacts. For the 1911-D $2.5, its status as a rarity has held up. It is still the rarest $2.5 Indian and it is still way more expensive than the other dates in the series in circulated grades. It is also the most expensive $2.5 Indian in mint state grades. There are a handle of Gems known, including several superb MS66s.
Note that there is one variety of 1911-D $2.5 that has a very weak (barely visible to say the least) mint mark. Though rarer than "strong mint mark" variety, it sells for much less. Seems that when someone buys a 1911-D $2.5 they actually want to see the D!
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STM Ducati EVoluzione 125MM Slipper Clutch. Material: aluminum alloys and special steel Primary spring: 125 mm Evoluzione spring code 0S1125 Secondary diaphragm spring 0S2085 Basket: Original or STM 48/12 Tooth (ADU-0010, ADU-0020) Features: slipper system - device to control the opening - progressive engagement plate Compatible disc pack: code 003PD048 Tools: basket mounting tool code UTL-0040 (recommended) - pressure plate mounting tool code UTL-0030 (recommended)
What does a slipper clutch do?
During rapid downshifting, a slipper clutch temporarily reduces the amount of friction in a clutch, which disconnects (to a degree) the final drive and transmission of a motorcycle. The result is a decrease in engine braking and an increase in rear wheel freewheeling.
What are the benefits of using a slipper clutch?
Performance: Decreasing engine braking leads to increasing the amount of rear wheel freewheeling. When rear wheel freewheeling is increased, cornering speed is also greatly increased. An increase in cornering speed directly leads to lower lap times! Also, the slipper clutch frees up the rider's attention so they can focus it on other aspects of riding like reference points, body position, lean angel, braking, etc. Safety: The engine is spinning at one speed, the rear wheel typically is spinning at a higher rate of speed. When engine speed is NOT properly matched to rear wheel speed during rapid downshifting, this results in a situation called "Rear Wheel Hop". What this means is that the rear wheel starts to hop up and down violently until the two speeds are equalized. Slipper clutches eliminate rear wheel 'hop', which ultimately increases the control of a motorcycle. Once the rear wheel starts to hop, it has lost contact with the ground… which means the rider has lost control of the motorcycle! If the rear wheel is hopping and loses contact with the surface, a rider may be able to slow the motorcycle, however the bike can not be turned. This can lead to an accident. If the rear wheel is allowed to freewheel, it can remain in contact with the ground and the bike can be turned. Basically, through use of a slipper clutch rea wheel hop is eliminated, control is increased which could be the difference between going through a corner and leaving the road surface.
Why use a slipper clutch off road?
Performance: It is a common misconception that a slipper clutch will have no benefit in off road conditions because the dirt will give way and the felt engine brake will be minimized. This is not true, engine braking will always be felt and more importantly it can upset the handling of the motorcycle. A slipper clutch allows the rear wheel to freewheel under rapid downshifting conditions… which leads to increased corner speed and lower lap times. Stability: Consider that every time the face of a bump or whoop section is hit, the rear wheel is torqued and opposing force is applied to the engine. This typically results in the rear of the bike being thrusted upward. This throws the front of the bike down and the result is a 'sea-saw' effect, or bucking back and forth. Usually the only way to combat this is to get off the gas. However, when using a slipper clutch through a difficult whoop section, as the rear tire hits the face of each whoop, the clutch is allowed to open up and keep the rear wheel spinning… this increases stability and leads directly to the bike staying level; which allows the rider to stay on the throttle. The same is true when landing a jump. As the bike flies through the air, the rear wheel may slow down. Upon landing, the rear wheel is rapidly accelerated again and opposing torque is applied to the rear wheel and subsequently the engine. The result is increased downward force on the front end. With a slipper clutch, the rear wheel is permitted to freewheel upon landing. This leads to increased stability on landing, being able to ride out of the jump faster, and often in many cases enables the rider to use softer front suspension settings for increased feel and control in other parts of the track. In addition to increasing riding benefits, STM slipper clutch systems prevent engine over-revving. Reducing engine over-rev preserves the function of engine components and leads to increased engine life.
Each STM Slipper Clutch comes complete with detailed installation instructions. In the instructions you will find an exploded view of the clutch complete with component names & individual part numbers. It is important to realize the each individual component of every STM clutch is laser engraved with it's own individual part number for ease in reference! The instructions also include step-by-step directions including installation images, and any necessary STM specs that might be needed. In some cases the OEM spec must be adhered to, in these instances the STM instructions will indicate this.
The Evolution Slipper Clutch was the very first slipper clutch to utilize a Diaphragm spring! Of course the Evolution uses STM staples like 'Ball & Ramp' actuation for smooth slipper clutch operation, and the STM exclusive 'PEP' - Progressive Engagement Plate to decrease the abruptness during closing of the clutch. In addition, it uses a 90mm Diaphragm Primary Spring and an 85mm Diaphragm Secondary Spring. By using diaphragm springs in both the primary and secondary .. the Evolution Slipper Clutch offers superior adjustability to suit any riding style and engine modification. The primary spring controls the pressure on the clutch pack during lock up. STM 90mm diaphragm primary springs are weighted in Kilograms and offered in 10Kg increments. There are 9 different weights to choose from (sold individually). Through the use of varying weights, the engine builder can adjust the amount of pressure on the clutch pack to compensate for any engine modifications and subsequent increases in horsepower. The secondary spring is what controls the amount of engine brake. The lighter the secondary spring, the less engine brake; the heavier the secondary spring, the more engine brake. The 85mm diaphragm secondary springs are weighted in Kilograms and offered in 10Kg increments. There are 6 different weights to choose from (sold individually). Through the use of varying weights, the rider can adjust the amount of engine brake desired to fit their individual riding style.
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Exercise improves fatigue during and after breast and prostate cancer treatment, with benefits seen for aerobic exercise
- Department of Surgery, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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Encouraging cancer patients to follow a structured exercise programme reduces self-reported fatigue.
The optimal exercise programme (aerobic, resistance, mind–body or a combined programme) remains undecided; however, evidence supports regularly participating in an exercise programme either at home or in a formal facility.
Longitudinal randomised controlled trials (RCTs) of exercise interventions in cancer patients that include biomarkers of the interacting pathways in cancer-related fatigue, such as the inflammatory, nervous system, metabolic and hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA)-axis, are critically needed.
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Martin Folkerts, director global fairs, Deutsche Messe AG, talks with FCW publisher, editor in chief Santiago Montero about the move to Istanbul and the expectations for the new venue.
Explain the thinking behind the Istanbul show.
Folkerts: DOMOTEX Middle East is a B2B flooring show that goes for visitors from Turkey and Middle East. We aim at visitors that do not (yet) attend DOMOTEX in Hannover. This can be people from Middle East or Turkey who want to avoid the visa procedure, but most of the visitors are expected to be buyers who move mainly or solely in the Turkish and Middle East region.
What happened with Dubai that encouraged Domotex to look elsewhere?
Folkerts: Dubai was a trading hub for the Middle East when we started the show in 2006. At that time, a lot of projects were planned and done in Dubai. By now, building projects and the general hype about Dubai are back to a normal level. Still, Middle East is still a growing region with an immense need for flooring and limited local production. So we looked for a new location in a country with a booming economy and an easy access to the Middle East countries. Istanbul perfectly matches these requirements.
Will Turkey's position in the EU make a difference to the show for either attendees or exhibitors?
Folkerts: While Istanbul lies partly in Europe, Turkey has a traditionally close link to the Arab world. They share the same religion and have long connections in history. We are happy to welcome exhibitors from European countries such as Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands as well as from non-European countries like China, India, Pakistan, UAE and USA. Of course, Turkish exhibitors also form a big part of the show. The visitor region, however, is different: We do visitor promotion exclusively in Turkey and Middle Eastern countries.
What is the outlook for the Turkish economy?
Folkerts: The boom in Turkey is incredible. Turkey belongs to the fastest growing economy in the world, and in the first nine months of last year, the growth of the Turkish economy even out-ran China. Right now, the government is trying to tame the heavy upsurge.
How confident are you that Istanbul will be able to build upon the success you've already had in the region as opposed to having to start over building the show?
Folkerts: From 2006 to 2011, when we held DOMOTEX Middle East in Dubai, we had the chance to get a close insight into the Middle East flooring market. We built up intense relations to flooring producers and also to flooring buyers in the region. The show in Istanbul will definitely benefit from these contacts. In Istanbul, we have a well-established subsidiary that has been organizing trade fairs for decades. Our local office also brings Turkish exhibitors and visitors to DOMOTEX in Hannover every year, so our colleagues are in close touch with the domestic manufacturers and buyers.
What are some of the dynamics of the Turkish market that makes Istanbul a draw for international suppliers of flooring?
Folkerts: Though it sounds incredible: Turkey being a world producer of carpets still imports considerable amounts of rugs, especially in the hand-made section. At the same time, the number of companies manufacturing textile wall-to-wall and resilient floor coverings as well as parquet and laminate is rather limited. This offers plenty of opportunities to foreign exhibitors.
How about special events, conferences, and so on? What do you have planned?
Folkerts: As a DOMOTEX event, DOMOTEX Middle East will not fail to offer a program of parallel conferences, seminars and presentations. We will have the IHIB Design Awards on-site — an event of young Turkish designers who create unusual carpets with new designs and extraordinary materials. In addition a seminar program on current topics will be offered — details will follow soon. And we are planning a special event for architects and interior designers.
How many visitors are you expecting?
Folkerts: As this is our first flooring show in Turkey, this is hard to say. However, exhibitors do not judge a show according to the number of total visitors, but according to how many quality contacts they had at their booths. So rather than trying to impress with big numbers, we are aiming at high-range visitors.


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The congregation will join the Southern Baptist church and has donated its building at 201 E. Second St. as a legacy to the community. The 11,600-square-foot building is a dream come true for the Florence Arts Council, which has struggled to find enough space to host gatherings such as the Paint the Town event held each September.
"We have hunted for a home for years," said Rudl Mergelman, Florence Chamber of Commerce president and arts council member. "We've wanted something for all the arts — concerts, performing arts, theater, culinary arts, art displays, historic lectures, you name it."
Gebhart said the decision was a tough one for the congregation, but the group came to the realization that it couldn't afford to repair the foundation or upgrade water, furnace and electrical issues. The church is valued at $230,000 plus its inside amenities but was assessed at $98,000 because of the repairs needed.
"Nothing drastic needs to be done. It is usable now. Then we can tweak it over the years as we raise funds," Mergelman said.
The bread and butter for the arts council will be hosting workshops and classes in the building. It also will be rented for weddings, reunions and other events.
The 1942 annex to the church is three levels and the church basement has a full kitchen, so all types of events can be accommodated.
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POLS 100: Intro to American Government and Politics
Professor Mikel Wyckoff
Office: Zulauf 403
Hours: MW 11-12 & By Appointment
This course provides a college level introduction to the American political system and serves as a prerequisite for many upper level courses in American Government. Three general topics will be covered during the semester: (1) politics and the democratic process in the United States; (2) basic principles of the Constitution and Bill of Rights; and (3) the national policy making institutions of the United States. In addition to the standard textbook topics, we will also keep an eye on President Bush as he seeks to implement policy change in Washington and maintain support for the War in Iraq following his victory in the 2004 presidential election.
The following textbook is required and should be available at either of the campus bookstores:
Janda, Berry and Goldman, The Challenge of Democracy (7th edition, 2002).
Additional required reading assignments are to be located at various Internet websites. Consult the outline below for specific assignments. Occasionally this may involve using a computer at an NIU computing lab to gain access to sites for which NIU has paid subscription fees (for example, www.jstor.org ).
Cell Phones. Cell phones are forbidden and must be turned off upon entering the auditorium. A first violation of this rule will result in a friendly warning. A second violation will result in your removal from the classroom for that day. A third violation will result in a grade of F for the course. Any exceptions to this general policy must be explicitly negotiated, in advance, with the instructor.
General Advice. Your best strategy for doing well in the course is to keep up with the assigned readings, attend class regularly, take good notes, focus on issues presented in the lecture, and then study (!) for the exams. If you find you're having trouble, seek help early in the semester. We will be glad to provide assistance.
Exams. Three hourly exams will be given. All will be multiple choice in format and each will contribute 22.5% to your final grade. Even though it is not a comprehensive final, Exam III will be administered during finals week. Barring extraordinary circumstances everyone must take Exam III at that time.
Written Assignments. About every other week you will be expected to prepare, for your Friday morning discussion session, a brief essay (approximately 1-2 pages of text, typed and double-spaced) reacting to one of the lecture topics for that week. The class outline will tell you exactly when papers are due. Papers not submitted in person during your Friday morning discussion session will normally receive a grade reduction of at least one letter. Exceptions will be made for persons experiencing extraordinary circumstances as defined below under "makeup exams." Please submit your papers directly to your discussion leader. Do not submit them to me. My TAs and I regard these papers as a serious part of the course, so spelling, grammar, and sentence structure will be taken into account when assigning grades. Together, your short essays will contribute an additional 22.5% to your final grade.
Participation in Discussion Sections. Students are strongly encouraged to attend our Friday morning discussion sections because: (1) participation in these meetings will contribute 10% to your final course grade; (2) your discussion leaders are the ones who will be grading your written assignments and who will be there for help when you need it; (3) this is a great chance to discuss issues of government and politics in a small group setting instead of passively taking notes in Cole Auditorium. Please attend.
Makeup exams and grades of incomplete will be provided cheerfully when needed, but only for reasons of significant illness, personal tragedy, or other similarly extraordinary circumstances. Furthermore, evidence of the extraordinary circumstance must be documented by the student. Should makeup exams be necessary, I reserve the right to switch to an essay format.
Extra credit. Sorry, none is available. No exceptions.
Students with Disabilities. NIU abides by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 which mandates reasonable accommodations for qualified students with disabilities. If you have a disability and may require some type of instructional and/or examination accommodation, please contact me early in the semester so that I can help you obtain needed assistance. If you have not already done so, you will need to register with the Center for Access-Ability Resources (CAAR), the designated office on campus to provide services for students with disabilities. The CAAR office is located on the 4th floor of the University Health Services building (753-1303). I look forward to working with you to enhance your academic success in this course.
I will do my best to adhere to the following schedule, but I reserve the right to delay a particular exam or modify a reading assignment if I find it necessary or useful to do so.
A. Organizational Issues and Basics of Government and Politics (January 19 & 24)
Read: JBG, Ch. 1 and Figure 18.1 on p. 596. Also read Nicholas Kristoff, "Health Care? Ask Cuba," which you can locate at: http://www.nytimes.com/top/opinion/editorialsandoped/oped/columnists/
B. Public Opinion and Ideology in America (January 26 and 31)
Read: JBG, Ch. 19, pp. 613-616 (impact of the Great Depression); Ch. 5, pp. 128-132, 135-151.
Read: Steve Chapman, "Moral Standards are Holding Their Own" and "Tossing Money at Terrorism – and Almost Everything Else." Locate both at: http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/columnists/
Write: First, run IDEALOG at www.uspolitics.org (do the readings and the survey you find there). Then write a 1-2 page essay explaining which ideological category you wound up in (liberal, conservative, libertarian or communitarian) and why. Due January 28.
C. Thinking about Democracy (Wednesday, February 2)
Read: JBG, Ch. 2 and p. 259 (responsible party government).
Read: Steve Chapman, "In Praise of Obstructionism," at www.chicagotribune.com/news/columnists/
Read: Federalist 10, in JBG, pp. A15-A18. In Federalist 10, founding father James Madison is worried about self-interested groups (factions) and how to design a democratic system to protect the nation from them. Does favor:(1) direct or indirect democracy? (2) majority rule or pluralistic democracy? (3) a large nation or a small nation?
D. Political Parties (Week of February 7)
Read: JBG, Ch. 8 and V.O. Key, "A Theory of Critical Elections," Journal of Politics (1955), pp. 3-11 only. (locate at www.jstor.org using an NIU Internet connection).
Write: In this article, Key argues that some Presidential elections are much more important than others. What are the essential characteristics of a critical election? In his examination of Massachusetts, why did Key choose the particular communities that appear in his analysis (Figure A)? What do the trends for those two communities reveal? Explain in a 1-2 page paper due February 11.
E. Interest Group Politics (Week of February 14)
Read: JBG, Ch. 10 and review Ch. 2, pp. 42-45 (pluralistic democracy).
EXAM I: Friday, February 18
A. Constitutional Origins (Week of February 21)
Read: JBG, Ch. 3, pp. 54-69, 75-83.
Read: Declaration of Independence, in JBG, pp. A1-A2 and skim the Articles of Confederation, pp. A2-A5.
Read: John Roche, "The Founding Fathers: A Reform Caucus in Action," American Political Science Review (1961), Intro and Parts 2-4, pp. 799-800 and pp. 803-811 (at www.jstor.org ). Save pp. 810-811. You will need them for Part III.B below.
B. Principles of the Constitution I (February 28 and March 2)
Read: JBG, Ch. 3, pp. 69-75, 83-end; Ch. 2 (review).
Read: Federalist 51, in JBG, pp. A18-A19. You may also want to review Federalist 10.
Write: Still concerned about the dangers of factions, in Federalist 51 Madison hopes to use the very structure and organization of government to create a system of checks and balances. How will his scheme of checks and balances work? One requirement is that every branch have a "will" of its own. How does the Constitution encourage that? Also, certain branches deserve special attention. Comment and explain in a 1-2 page paper (due March 4).
C. Principles of the Constitution II: Federalism (Monday, March 7)
Read: JBG, Ch. 4, pp. 95-112, 117-end.
Read: U.S. v. Lopez, 1995 (locate at www.findlaw.com). Read the first 3-4 pages of Justice Rehnquist's opinion for the court (pp. 2-5 in the copy at findlaw) and the first 3-4 pages of Justice Breyer's dissent (scroll down some 30 pages to find it). Compare and contrast these opposing interpretations of Congress' authority stemming from the commerce clause.
D. Civil Liberties and the Bill of Rights (March 9, 21 & 23)
Read: JBG, Ch. 15, pp. 495-497 and Amendment 14, p. A12 (see especially Section 1).
Read: JBG, Ch. 15, pp. 470- 494 and Amendments 1-3, in JBG, p. A11.
Read: Engel v. Vitale (locate at www.findlaw.com)
Write: Read Justice Black's opinion of the Court in Engel v. Vitale and Justice Stewart's dissenting opinion. Compare and contrast these two conflicting interpretations of the establishment clause. Which is most convincing to you? Why? (1-2 page paper due Friday, March 25)
Read: JBG, Ch. 15, pp. 498-end and Amendments 4-10, p. A11.
E. Civil Rights (Week of March 28)
Read: JBG, Ch. 7, pp. 207-212 and Ch. 16.
EXAM II: Friday, April 1
A. The Supreme Court and Judicial Review (Week of April 4 )
Read: JBG, Ch. 14, pp. 442-end (organization of court system) and Article III, pp. A9-10.
Read: JBG, Ch. 14, pp. 435-443 (judicial review).
B. Presidential and Congressional Elections (Week of April 11)
Read: JBG, Ch. 9, pp. 263-286 and Ch. 11, pp. 340-344.
Read: Federalist Paper #68 ( locate at www.yale.edu/lawweb/avalon/federal/fed.htm)
Read: John Roche, "The Founding Fathers: A Reform Caucus in Action," American Political Science Review (1961), Part V, pp. 810-811 (at www.jstor.org ).
Write: Writing in Federalist 68, Alexander Hamilton argues that the Electoral College is a sophisticated institution carefully designed by the great thinkers at the Constitutional Convention. Based on his reading of the debates that actually occurred at the Convention, Political Scientist John Roche has a different analysis of the origins of this peculiar institution. Compare and contrast in a 1-2 page paper due Friday, April 15.
C. The U.S. Congress (April 18, 20 & 25 )
Read: JBG, Ch. 11 and Article I of the Constitution, pp. A6-A8, especially sections 8 & 9.
Write: Go to thomas.loc.gov (not www.thomas). Click on "House Committees." Investigate several of these standing committees. Then write a paper explaining which committee you would like to work on if you were a member of the House of Representatives. Among the questions you should consider: (a) What kinds of bills would you be dealing with? (b) How would this committee help you represent the district from which you were elected? (c) How would this committee affect your power and prestige within the House of Representatives? (1-2 page paper due April 29)
D. The Presidency & the Executive Branch (April 27, May 2 & May 4)
Read: JBG, Ch. 12, pp. 385-389 (the executive branch establishment).
Read: JBG, Ch. 13, pp. 406-422 (the bureaucracy).
Read: JBG, Ch. 12, pp. 371-384, 389-end (presidential power and leadership).
Read: JBG, Article II of the Constitution, pp. A8-A9.
EXAM III: Monday, May 9 at 10:00 in Cole Auditorium
Pols 100, Professor Wyckoff
Exam 1 Review Questions
1. Define: government, politics, public policy. What functions do governments perform for society?. What alternatives to government are available to us?
2. Be familiar with basic terms: (1) totalitarianism, libertarianism, anarchism; (2) socialism, capitalism, laissez-faire.
3. Be familiar with the values of freedom, order and equality as defined in the textbook and lecture.
4. In 20th Century America the most commonly used ideological labels are "liberal" and "conservative." Know what these terms mean in the context of: (1) economic policy; and (2) social/moral issues. Furthermore, know how economic liberalism emerged in the era of the Great Depression and how this kind of liberalism relates to the policies of the New Deal. Be familiar with the historical circumstances that led to a debate over social and moral issues instead of economics in the 1960s.
5. By cross-classifying economic liberalism-conservatism with social/moral liberalism-conservatism Janda generates four different ideological classifications. Be familiar with them (liberals, conservatives, libertarians, communitarians) and the value tradeoffs that underlie them.
6. Define "political party." What functions do political parties perform for democratic political systems, according to the lecture? Be familiar with "responsible party democracy" as one approach to majority rule democracy.
7. What is a "critical" or "realigning" election and how did V.O. Key demonstrate that critical realignment occurred in the New England region in the late 1920s? Using the New Deal realignment as an example, explain how critical elections have helped promote democracy in America. What kind of party era do we find ourselves in now and how did it come about?
8. How do interest groups differ from political parties? How do interest groups try to influence public policy? What type of democracy do interest groups tend to promote? What are the pitfalls of relying too much on interest groups to provide democracy?
9. There are many ways to think about democracy and how democratic political systems work. Discuss and evaluate democracy in America using the ideas encountered in this course (in the lecture and in Chapter 2 of Janda, Berry and Goldman).
10. In Federalist 10, founding father James Madison is worried about self-interested groups (factions) and how to design a democratic system to protect the nation from them. Where do factions come from? Can they be gotten rid of? In dealing with factions does he prefer: (1) direct or indirect democracy? (2) majority rule or pluralistic democracy? (3) a large nation or a small nation? Explain.
Pols 100, Professor Wyckoff
Study questions for Exam II
1. In the 1760s and 1770s, the British government adopted a variety of policies that greatly offended the colonists. Why, given their history, did the colonists react so negatively?
2. What body served as a national government for the colonists during the Revolutionary War? What two significant founding documents were adopted by this body (one with the help of Thomas Jefferson)?
3. What kind of national government operated in the U.S. during most of the 1780s? What factors led to its demise?
4. What kinds of people attended the Constitutional Convention of 1787? What major issues were debated and what major agreements were achieved there? According to Roche, what does all of this tell us about the founders of the Constitution?
5. Still concerned about the dangers of factions, in Federalist 51 Madison hopes to use the very structure and organization of government to create a system of checks and balances. Discuss the logic of his separation of powers/checks and balances system. One requirement is that every branch have a "will" of its own. How does the Constitution encourage that? Also, certain branches deserve special attention. Explain.
6. Why isn't the Bill of Rights found in the main body of the Constitution? Identify: the federalists, the anti-federalists, the Federalist Papers.
7. Over the course of our history, the relative powers of the national and state governments have varied with the outcomes of presidential elections, wars, and Supreme Court decisions (e.g., McCulloch v. Maryland). Be familiar with major events and turning points discussed in the lecture on federalism.
8. Know the opinion of the Supreme Court in Barron v. Baltimore (1833). Why is Amendment 14 such an important addition to the original Bill of Rights? Define: "selective incorporation of the Bill of Rights."
9. In Engle v. Vitale, the Court's majority decision and Justice Stewart's rebuttal display two different interpretations of the establishment clause. Compare and contrast these two conflicting interpretations. Which is most convincing to you? Why?
10. Know the key provisions of Amendment I (discussed in class) and how those provisions have been interpreted by the Supreme Court in Near v. Minnesota (1931), N.Y. Times v. U.S. (1971), Miller v. California (1973), Schenck v. U.S. (1919), Engel v. Vitale (1962) and Lemon v. Kurtzman (1971).
11. Know the key provisions of Amendments IV- VIII (discussed in class) and how those provisions have been interpreted by the Court in Mapp v. Ohio (1961), Miranda v. Arizona (1966), and Gideon v. Wainwright (1963).
12. Know how a Constitutional "right to privacy" was defined by the Supreme Court in Griswold v. Connecticut (1965) and know how that right has a bearing on the decision of Roe v. Wade (1973).
13. Be familiar with major events and turning points in the struggle for racial equality (e.g., Dred Scott v. Sandford, 1857; Civil Rights Cases, 1883; Plessy v. Ferguson, 1896; Brown v. Board of Education, 1954; the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Voting Rights Act of 1965) discussed in the lecture on civil rights in America.
14. Be familiar with major events and turning points in the struggle for women's equality.
15. Be able to identify the basic contents (e.g., Article I defines the legislative branch of government) of Articles I - VI and Amendments 1 - 15.
Pols 100, Professor Wyckoff
Study Questions for Exam III
1. The American court system: (1) in reality we have two different court systems; why? (2) within each system there are courts with different functions; what are those functions and what names do the courts go by? (3) how do judges in Illinois differ from federal court judges with regard to manner of selection and terms of office? (4) what conditions must be met to bring a case before the U.S. Supreme Court? (5) what happens when a case is heard by the U.S. Supreme Court?
2. Judicial Interpretation: (1) what is the power of judicial review, and what is the source of that power? (2) There are two general schools of thought with regard to how judges should go about interpreting the Constitution: "judicial activism" and "judicial restraint." Be familiar with the basic tenets of each.
3. According to Madison, "In a republic the legislative authority necessarily predominates." What did he mean by that and what evidence do we have that the founders really believed in this principle?
4. Be familiar with legislative reapportionment redistricting. When do these processes occur and why? Who is responsible? What is gerrymandering?
5. What factors favor incumbents in House and Senate races?
6. Bicameralism: Know the basic differences between the House and Senate.
7. Be familiar with the various stages in the legislative process: (1) introduction and referral; (2) processing in committee; (3) scheduling (e.g., by the House Rules Committee); (4) floor debate (note House and Senate differences here); (4) conference committee adjustments; (5) presentment to the president.
8. Regarding party leadership and organization: (1) what is a party caucus? (2) who are the day-to-day party leaders in the House and Senate? (3) who are the Constitutional presiding officers in each house and why are two of them relatively unimportant most of the time? (4) why is it advantageous to be a member of the majority party in Congress?
9. Nominations: (1) what are primary elections and how did we come to use primaries as the principal method of making nominations in the U.S.? (2) how do primary elections differ from state to state?
10. Presidential nominations involve both primaries and conventions. Explain. What does it take to win a presidential nomination?
11. Know the basic rules and procedures involved in the Electoral College. What potentially undesirable outcomes can occur with this method of presidential selection? Why did the Framers of the Constitution adopt the Electoral College?
12. What are the major elements of the White House Executive Office and why are these groups sometimes more important than the Cabinet?
13. Define the term "bureaucracy." Know the major kinds of bureaucratic organizations found in the federal government (departments, independent executive agencies, independent regulatory boards, and government corporations).
14. What major Constitutional roles or powers are granted to the President in Article I and II? What other kinds of informal powers and resources are required for effective presidential leadership? Why are some presidents more successful with their legislative proposals than others?


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Artists! do you want to display your work or hold an event in a central gallery location during the edinburgh festival?
TK is currently looking for submissions to consider for short exhibitions during August. We will this year hold 4 one-week shows and one evening event that can accommodate time-based work (sound, performance, interactive etc.) If your exhibition can be put up in a day and taken down in a day and is exciting and interesting, or if you want your work to be considered for the evening event, then please send your submissions to our email address...
DEADLINE for submissions is Tuesday 28th April.
...deadline, just in case everybody is like me and sends stuff 3 hours after the deadline.
also bunched up both one-weeks and evening event
i'm also tempted to add 'recently renovated gallery space' considering that by then we will have the floor done most likely, and it might make people to come and see/reconsider the space - with the construction gone outside and the spiffed-up interior it just looks so different now.


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so in one session, i would have a pot with cooked and one pot with green. or a pot with taiwanese oolong and another pot with green pu etc......
or do you just brew and drink one type of tea at a time/session?
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tenuki wrote:Typically I have 2-3 going at a time. But my sessions commonly last for 2 days for most of my tea.
On my tea tray right now is a aged shen in a yixing from last night, a baozhong in a ceramic gaiwan from noon and a aged TKG from this morning in my glass gaiwan. That is a very typical tea moment for me.


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In a recent event co-sponsored by Christian's Library Press, professor Oliver O'Donovan engaged in a robust conversation with Matthew Lee Anderson and Ken Myers on the topic of the Gospel and public engagement. The audio is now available via Mars Hill Audio. Sign-up is required, but is both simple and free.
Anyone who has read O'Donovan is familiar with the weight and depth he brings to such matters. As was to be expected, this is a conversation filled with richness, nuance, and the types of rabbit trails that, to one's great delight, end up not being rabbit trails after all.
The discussion is worth listening to in full, but O'Donovan's kick-off discussion of "the secular" is of particular relevance to our discussions about economic, cultural, and political transformation. For O'Donovan, modernity has wielded a peculiar influence on the way Christians view "common life" in the "common world" — one that has led to a problematic approach to what we now think of as "the secular."
It used to mean something quite different:
Historically, the word secular meant to do with the affairs of this world – i.e., it was the life of creation extended into history as distinct from the intervention into this world and the work in this world of redeeming it and saving it. So every Christian lived a secular life and a spiritual life, in that a Christian is engaged, has tasks, has a life to live within the common terms of a common world, and at the same time an awareness and response to the work of God in saving it. (more…)


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Early habitation of Tunworth can be dated back to the Neolithic Age as a possible flint axe was found north of Down Farm. A burial containing a skull and a pottery jar, found north-west of Beechcroft Cottage, has been dated to the Roman period. In Anglo-Saxon days the manor of Tunworth was held by Alured from Queen Edith, and was one of the many estates in the possession of Hugh de Port at the time of the Domesday Survey in 1086. The property remained with the de Port family and their descendants until as late as 1633, when Thomas Hall, twice Mayor of Basingstoke, succeeded to the manor. In 1760 the land was sold to one Samuel Prince, who in turn sold it to Tristram Huddlestone Jervoise of Herriard three years later, with whose family the property subsequently remained. At the beginning of the twentieth century Francis H.T. Jervoise was lord of the manor and sole landowner.
The twelfth century Church of All Saints is built of flint with a bell-turret containing a single bell. The church was restored in 1854 at a cost of £500, when an oak porch and font were added at the expense of F. J. E. Jervoise. The churchyard is backed by the woods of Herriard Park; the parish registers date from 1749 and the church contains an engaging seventeenth century almsbox.
Agriculture has always been the principal industry of Tunworth; the area is of mixed wooded and open land and is well served by footpaths connecting the minor local roads.
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Perception is Everything: Piece-of-cake Marketing Strategies
Posted Apr 28, 2011 in Marketing
What's the difference between these slices of cake? They're cut from the same cake but one is put on a paper plate and sold at the county fair for $4; the other is served on fine china, adorned with strawberries, drizzled with chocolate sauce and sold at a cafe for $12. The product is the same but the experience and presentation are different and, therefore, so is the perception of its value.
This principle can be applied to marketing your laboratory services. If the quality of the case is the same as your competitor's, your objective is to differentiate its value to your clients. How they perceive your presentation determines the price they are willing to pay for it. A bit of drizzle can transform your $100 case into one that sells for $140, explained Greg Harris, president, The Harris Group, during his presentation at the DLOAC's second annual CAD/CAM Technology Symposium and Expo last October (click here for coverage of the meeting). "People are willing to pay more for something they perceive as better," said Harris. "Dentists want to have a nice experience, and the lab owner is in charge of creating that experience."
He offered some simple ways you can enhance your lab's presentation. Make sure your models are clean and free of pencil marks. Don't reuse your shipping boxes (or worse, use another lab's box with your label on top) and don't use newspaper to wrap the cases; make sure your packaging is professional looking.
Tackling the commonly asked question, "How do I get new clients?" Harris answered, "The same way you got the ones you have. By building relationships, socializing the sales experience and using your technical expertise as a marketing tool. Technicians have a lot of technical and product knowledge and see a lot more impressions and models every day than does the average dentist. Sharing that knowledge and helping your clients filter through all the new technologies on the market can work to your advantage."
Harris offered marketing strategies for selling CAD/CAM services; however, the promotional principles he recommends could be applied to any type of new technology. The first step is to invest in yourself and practice what you want to sell. "When you take the time to teach yourself, you'll gain confidence and that confidence will be communicated to your dentist-clients. Confidence sells," said Harris.
With CAD/CAM being relatively new to the market, it's the innovators who are currently involved and that's exactly the type of dentist-client to whom you should target your initial marketing efforts. Harris offered three marketing strategies that can be done for a total of $300.
First, focus on your most innovative dentist-client. Ask him if he'd like to test out a new product and offer him a free CAD/CAM restoration in exchange. This exposes the client to the technology and gets your foot in the door.
Next, target a dentist who you know is innovative and respects your work but doesn't use your laboratory. Ask him if he will evaluate a CAD/CAM-fabricated crown at no charge and give you his honest, objective opinion. Make sure you ask to be chairside when the dentist seats the crown; this gives you an opportunity to see how the doctor works and learn his preferences, knowledge you can later use to try to develop him as an account.
Make dentist-clients who are using a chairside system your ally by offering to hold a course in staining and glazing. These dentists are already on board with the concept of CAD/CAM and believe in the technology. If you can take a partnership approach, you may be able to capture the larger cases they don't want to do chairside.
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William "Bill" Shuster, 88, McLeansboro, died 8 a.m. Monday, Oct. 21, 2013, at Hamilton Memorial Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Piopolis. Visitation is 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Gholson Funeral Home in McLeansboro.
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RingFinger is used by RingServer clients to discover the RingServer's TupleSpace. Typically, all a client needs to do is call ::primary to retrieve the remote TupleSpace, which it can then begin using.
The list of addresses where RingFinger will send query packets.
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People's Choice Award
For eight years, National Geographic has combed the globe to find Adventurers of the Year, each selected for his or her extraordinary achievement in exploration, conservation, humanitarianism, and adventure sports. This year, we selected people who are adventure innovators—a surfer riding giants; a skier landing the first sit-ski backflip; a mountain biker pedaling across cultural boundaries; a BASE jumper falling from space; and more. Get to know them in photos, interviews, and video.
Congratulations to People's Choice Adventurer of the Year Felix Baumgartner!
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Further complicating the issue is the fact that the Sierra Nevada is not in Nevada! The crestline of the mountain range is in California. All of this would have been much easier if California had agreed to the language in Nevada's Organic (1861) and Enabling (1864) Acts. That would have made the land east from the crest of the Sierra a part of Nevada. Of course, California was not about to part with Lake Tahoe and part of its eastern border which now includes the communities of Susanville, Truckee, Tahoe City, South Lake Tahoe, and many others to the south.
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im trying to replace the trigger on my proto rail 2011
But i Can not get the tigger pin out.
i've tried with a hammer and allen key hitting it out but it wont budge more then half a inch not matter how hard i hit.
am i doing something wrong ?
Replace Trigger Proto Rail ?
Started by whiteraven81, Jan 30 2013 09:53 AM
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Posted 30 January 2013 - 01:58 PM
i hate to ask the obvious, but have you tried hitting it from both pin holes ? ... left side and right side ... maybe it is a tapered pin, so that it only goes in one way and out one way.
could it be that it is actually a threaded hole with a long screw ?
could it be that it is actually a threaded hole with a long screw ?
Posted 30 January 2013 - 06:04 PM
I had the same issue. Hit the other side.
My feedback: http://www.techpb.co...331&hl=feedback
Posted 30 January 2013 - 09:43 PM
Hit it from the left face when you hold you're marker. You don't need to use a hammer. Elbow grease and Allen key
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by Anton Shilov
The battle for the fast-growing mobile semiconductor market will intensify in late 2009 with the introduction of new processors from each camp – ARM and x86, reports In-Stat high-tech research firm.
"While both will offer competitive solutions, In-Stat does not anticipate quick changes in the current market mix; the x86 architecture dominates the computing applications and the ARM architecture dominates cellular devices," said Jim McGregor, In-Stat analyst.
Intel will introduce processors that will finally reduce the power consumption of the x86 architecture to acceptable levels for smartphones and other mobile devices. Shortly after, many in the competing ARM camp, including Freescale, Texas Instruments and Samsung, will essentially be scaling up performance with multi-core processors that maintain similar power levels to existing single-core products.
"[Netbooks] will be the primary battle ground as the market starts seeing some crossover in 2011. However, both architectures are likely to co-exist as devices become more focused in features and usage models," said Mr. McGregor.
The total available market (TAM) for merchant market mobile processors is projected to grow 22.3% through 2013. In fact, the estimated value of the processing, graphics/multimedia, and baseband functions will all increase at double digit growth rates over the next few years, according to In-Stat.
Integration of additional cores, graphics/multimedia, I/O, and baseband functionality will continue, particularly in handheld applications. Among smartphones, for example, 87% will feature mobile processors with integrated baseband functionality by 2013, according to the research firm.


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Swerb wrote:Wow, what an effing moron.Congrads Enzo, you've just destroyed your credibility to any and all boxing fans that have a good knowledge of the sport.It's easy to see what's happening here. Calzaghe and his retarded dad are starting to get a lot of heat about dodging Kelly. Calzaghe wants so bad to be loved by American fans. He started to get there. Now, American fight fans, who increasingly are taking to Kelly, have been put off by these two wankers dodging Pavlik. They look back in hindsight and see Lacy, Bika, and the stiff from The Contender as overrated. They all saw the win over Hopkins, which was far from impressive. As a result? You get this moronic meltdown from Enzo, desperate to justify this farce of a fight against a washed up nobody in Roy Jones.Calzaghe thought he was in the clear with American fight fans. He almost had their respect, and is now losing it. He'll never get it back unless he fights Pavlik, which I honestly don't think he'll ever do.You wanna be the man, you gotta beat the man. And Roy Jones Fucking Junior sure as shit isn't the man anymore.
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Swerb wrote:As a result? You get this moronic meltdown from Enzo, desperate to justify this farce of a fight against a washed up nobody in Roy Jones.
by Rusty » Wed Jul 23, 2008 3:26 pm
"Bernard Hopkins will beat Kelly Pavlik, I have no doubt about that," Calzaghe told setantasports.com's Spencer Fearon."Pavlik could beat Jermain Taylor because he only had a Plan A. Hopkins has a Plan A, B, C and D."Hopkins is a different class to Pavlik. Pavlik isn't in the class of a Roy Jones or Joe Calzaghe."I'm not sure on the round, but I know Hopkins will take him to school. Hopkins can nullify his punching power with his movement."Gary Lockett said himself: 'He beat me but he's nothing special. I know Joe would beat him'."
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