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In This Issue:
All-Ancients Weekly Auction June 12
Chicago ANA show Platinum Night Auction, August
"Long Beach Signature Auction, September 4-6
"Heaven and Earth: Art of Byzantium From Greek Collections" — Now through August
Pompeia's Pick:
The "Tribute Penny" of Tiberius
What Happened In Ancient June?
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(Junius or Iunius in Latin) is likely named for jealous Juno, wife of Jupiter and thus queen of the Roman pantheon. The poet and gadabout Ovid provided an alternate tradition that June is named for the "young folks," or
, as a counterpoint to May being named for the "old ones," or
. This month's Classical Coin News offers highlights of our current Internet Auction of Ancient coins and a preview of the magnificent Dimitriadis Collection part II: Byzantine Coins slated for our September auction in Long Beach CA.
All-Ancients Weekly Auction June 12
This auction
201 Greek, Roman and Byzantine coins, most certified by NGC, in gold, silver and bronze, with a number of coins graded Choice XF and above. Bidding concludes at 10 p.m. Central time on Thursday, June 12. Here are a few highlights:
Nicely toned Lysimachus
Choice AU Turrinus denarius
Attractive Valentinian I Solidus
AU Erythrae Hecte
Marc Antony Legionary Denarius
Vasudeva II gold Dinar
Choice VF Metellus Denarius
Julia Mamaea Sestertius
Fine Style Trajan Decius Sestertius
Toned Alexander the Great Tetradrachm
Very Rare Severus II Quarter-Follis
Sharp Cloelius Quinarius
The auction
closes at 10:00 PM CT on Thursday, June 12. As the saying goes, bid early and often!
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Chicago ANA show Platinum Night Auction, August
After a 3-year hiatus, Heritage will once again host a
spectacular auction
at the ANA World's Fair of Money, August 5-9 at the Convention Center in Rosemont, IL. This auction of high-end coins (all valued at $5,000 and up) will feature about 100 superb Ancient coins, including these two gems:
Magnificent Syracuse decadrachm
Superb Vespasian sestertius
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"Long Beach Signature Auction, September 4-6
This year's
Long Beach auction
will feature Part II of the Andre Constantine Dimitriadis Collection of ancient coins, an incredibly comprehensive collection of Byzantine gold coins, along with another strong offering of Greek and Roman coinage in all metals. As with Part I of the Dimitriadis Collection, all coins will be graded by Numismatic Guarantee Corporation and provided with Photo Certificates. Here are a few highlights from Dimitriadis Part II:
Wonderful Zoë and Theodora Histamenon
Incredible Artavasdus solidus
Beautiful solidus of Michael III 'The Drunkard'
Rare Histamenon of Michael VI
Incredibly Rare Solidus of Alexander
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"Heaven and Earth: Art of Byzantium From Greek Collections" —
Now through August
The Getty Villa, Malibu, CA. Nearly two hundred objects, exclusively from Greek collections, display the distinctive Byzantine aesthetic that influenced the artistic traditions of neighboring cultures for over a millennium. The exhibition was organized by the Hellenic Ministry of Culture and Sports, Athens, with the collaboration of the Benaki Museum, Athens, in association with the J. Paul Getty Museum and the National Gallery of Art, Washington.
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Pompeia's Pick: The "Tribute Penny" of Tiberius
By Lorie Ann Hambly
Three of the four Gospels (Matthew, Mark and Luke) mention a curious episode in which Jesus, preaching before a crowd at the Temple in Jerusalem, is confronted by a hostile group of "Pharisees and Herodians" who ask him whether or not Jews should pay taxes ("tribute") to the Roman state. Jesus understands the question is a trap — if he answers yes, he will seem to be siding with the hated Romans and alienate the Judean common folk who have supported his mission; if he answers no, the Roman authorities will arrest him for sedition.
In each account, he asks for an audience member to bring him a silver coin (the word used in Greek and Aramaic is "denarion," a variant on the Latin "denarius" and translated as "penny" in the King James Version). He asks whose profile and name appear on the coin, and the crowd responds "Caesar's." Jesus replies, "Render therefor to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's."
It was an artful turn of phrase that both neatly evaded the trap set by his enemies and provided fodder for debate by philosophers, scholars, clergy and laypeople for the twenty centuries since. We will leave the meaning of Christ's immortal comment to others and turn to the actual coin in question.
So, what was Jesus holding when he spake these words? Caesar, of course, was the family name of the dynasty that ruled the Roman Empire. There had been three Caesars by the time of this episode — Julius, Augustus and Tiberius, the last of whom was still reigning. If we take the accounts at their most literal, Jesus was brought a denarius of the current Caesar, Tiberius. That intensely conservative emperor has obliged modern numismatists and truth-seekers by minting only a single denarius type for almost the entirety of his 23-year reign, depicting himself on the obverse and a seated personification of Pax (Peace), usually described (for some reason that is unclear to this writer) as his mother Livia in the guise of Pax, on the reverse.
Of course it is possible that the name "Caesar" was used in only a general sense, meaning "the Emperor," and the coin could have borne the image of one of the previous Caesars; it is also quite possible that some other denomination was used. Numismatists have pointed out that the silver denarius was a Latin denomination more commonly used in the Roman West; the silver coinage most commonly circulating in Judea would have included the ubiquitous shekels of Tyre, the tetradrachms of nearby Antioch, and the drachms and didrachms of Caesarea in Cappadocia.
The first of these bore no Imperial image and can be ruled out (although they have their own vital part in the New Testament!), and the term "denarion" would seem to preclude a larger denomination like a tetradrachm, but the drachm of Caesarea was virtually the same size and weight as a denarius and might merit the same description. On the other hand, Roman soldiers stationed in Jerusalem would have been paid in silver denarii, and would surely spent them at the local bazaars and taverns, so it is not at all implausible that someone in Jesus' audience might have had one in his pouch.
With that in mind, the Pax — reverse denarius of Tiberius must remain the most likely candidate for the Biblical "Tribute Penny" and it is very fortunate that this nearly 2,000 year-old coin is common enough today that Christians of all denominations, and those otherwise intrigued by Biblical history, can obtain an attractive specimen!
This coin
is featured in our current
Weekly Internet Auction 231424
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What Happened In Ancient June?
June 1, 344 BC:
Temple of Juno Moneta dedicated in Rome. Juno Moneta was the goddess of money and this temple would eventually house Rome's first mint.
June 1, AD 193:
Emperor Didius Julianus deposed and executed; Septimius Several recognized as Emperor by the Senate.
June 3, 469 BC:
Likely birth date of Socrates, Athenian philosopher and "gadfly."
June 8, AD 452:
Attila the Hun invades Italy. He is eventually turned back at the gates of Rome by a stern warning from Pope Leo I.
June 11, AD 146:
Birthday of Emperor Septimius Severus.
June 13, AD 40:
Birthday of Gnaeus Julius Agricola, Roman great general and governor of Britannia.
June 14, 510 BC:
Possible foundation date for the Roman Republic.
June 17, AD 362:
Emperor Julian "the Apostate" issues an edict banning Christians from teaching in Syria.
June 18, 240 BC:
Greek scientist Eratosthenes estimates the circumference of Earth using two sticks.
June 20, AD 451:
Attila the Hun met and defeated by Roman and Visigothic forces at the Catalaunian Plains in Gaul.
June 21, 217 BC:
Roman army destroyed by Hannibal at the Battle of Lake Trasimene.
June 22, 168 BC:
Romans under L. Aemilius Paullus crush the Macedonian phalanx at the Battle of Pydna in Macedon.
June 25, 107 BC:
Emperor Trajan celebrates second triumph over the Dacians.
June 26, AD 4:
Augustus adopts Tiberius as his son and successor.
June 26, AD 363:
Julian "the Apostate" dies on campaign against the Persians.
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Is it Time to Sell?
As you can see from our recent track record, Heritage Ancients is really starting to achieve some amazing results! If you have any thought of selling your collection, there is no better time than the present and no better venue than Heritage! Our rates are highly competitive and we offer top-notch cataloguing, exceptional photography and production values, an incomparable database of more than 850,000 potential buyers, and a matchless promotions/PR department that will make sure
knows about your collection. Please contact Dave Michaels, Director of Ancient Coins, via email at
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Until next month!
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Reduced Auction Commissions When You Resell Your Winnings!
When you win any lot worth with a hammer price of $1,000 or more (or $2,500 for Art and Nature & Science lots), you will receive a coupon that entitles you (or your heirs) to re-consign that lot to Heritage at a reduced seller's commission. Selling through Heritage is a convenient and hassle free way to maximize your return (
find out why
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Employment Opportunities
As the fastest growing American-based auction house, financially rock-solid Heritage Auctions continues to grow and seek the best talent in the industry. If you are a specialist or have strong general collectibles knowledge, we want to hear from you. These specialists will, in some cases, head new departments and in others will enhance existing department expertise. We have positions open at our headquarters in Dallas as well as at our new state-of-the-art galleries in prime locations in both Midtown Manhattan and Beverly Hills.
Heritage is seeking to hire the world's best specialists in the following categories:
Asian Art Specialist
Coin Buyer
Modern & Contemporary Art Specialist:
(New York)
World Coins Director:
Hong Kong
If you are interested and feel you have the qualifications we seek, please email your resume and salary history to
We are also seeking to fill the following corporate positions:
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Pristine Provenance Defines Heritage's June 13 Fine & Rare Wine Auction
Fresh off its $4.1 million, 99% sold auction in March 2014, Heritage Auctions will present its June 13-14, 2014
Fine & Rare Wine Signature Auction
in Beverly Hills. Featuring more than 1,200 lots of the world's finest wines sourced from exclusive cellars across the country, valued at well over $2.1M.
The benchmark collection of the auction consignment of absolutely perfect provenance, having been purchased in France as futures and moved directly from
to Bordeaux City Bond, where they were kept undisturbed until were picked up by a refrigerated carrier to be taken to auction.
The collection features virtually every top chateau in the lauded 2009 and 2010 vintages, all in their original wood and cardboard boxes. Highlights include
six Magnums of Chateau Latour 2009
described as "an elixir of momentous proportions," (
Wine Advocate
#199, Feb. 2013) which is expected to be hotly contested amongst collectors and is expected to bring well more than $12,000 when it crosses the block.
"This is a wonderful vintage and one of the most remarkable young wines you will ever have the pleasure of drinking," said Frank Martell, Director of Fine & Rare Wines at Heritage, "The advanced palate will detect an intense variety of tastes and the advanced collector will do whatever is necessary to acquire these six bottles."
Also featured in this consignment is
a rare and hand-selected Corton, Clos du Roi from the Hospices de Beaune
, which the consignor purchased by the full barrel, enlisting the assistance of Joseph Drouhin for the
to be completed.
For the Burgundy lover, there are nearly 500 lots of the most coveted producers, including a stunning 37 lots from famed Domaine de la Romanée-Conti. Grand Crus from Domaines Leflaive, Leroy, Meo Camuzet, Roumier, Rousseau and more spotlight a veritable roll call of Burgundy's finest. Highlights here include
a consecutively numbered case of 1995 Romaneée-St. Vivant
jeroboams of 1993
1996 La Tâche
"This case spotlights the across-the-board quality of the wines that we've put together for the auction," said Martell. "Provenance is story with this auction, from the blue-chip to the drinkers. There is no wine collector that will not find something superb to add to their cellars here."
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Isle of Palms, South Carolina Oceanfront Estate to be Auctioned Without Reserve
Heritage Auctions Luxury Real Estate is proud to announce an upcoming auction on Tuesday, July 29
in Charleston, South Carolina.
This stunning oceanfront Isle of Palms family estate offers private beach access, timeless architectural design, and luxury finishes, all just 15 minutes from Historic Charleston's world class restaurants, shopping, and renowned southern culture. Situated on the island's most exclusive street, this remarkable home features 6 bedrooms, a gourmet kitchen, abundant indoor and outdoor family space, elevator access between floors, an executive study, and a 40' lap pool and spa: the perfect retreat for a family that relishes gathering together in a breathtakingly beautiful and supremely comfortable setting.
For more information, please visit
or call 855-261-0573.
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Robb Report Names Heritage Auctions as the Best of the Best in Collectibles
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Buffalo Bill Cody's Grizzly Claw Necklace And Colt Revolver
Two items personally owned by Buffalo Bill Cody, a
Grizzly Bear Claw Necklace
gifted by none other than Chief Sitting Bull and a
Colt model 1873 Frontier Six Shooter Revolver
, highlight Heritage Auctions'
Legends of the West Signature Auction
. The two rare pieces of the American Wild West will be auctioned along with nearly 400 photographs, law badges and railroad memorabilia June 14 in Dallas, Texas.
circa 1880s necklace is fashioned from 10 deadly grizzly bear claws
, varying in length from 3" to 4-1/5" long, along with assorted beads, all strung together with animal sinew. Necklaces such as these could only be given between men and native lore claimed the wearer was protected by the grizzly's awesome strength. The necklace is expected to sell for $12,000+.
"The gift of this necklace from Sitting Bull to Buffalo Bill was an emblem of deep respect," said Tom Slater, Director of Americana Auctions at Heritage. "The bear claw necklace was a symbol of the bond these two frontier icons shared — a unique bond unlike any other encountered in the settling of the American West."
Sitting Bull was with Buffalo Bill's Wild West just during 1885 but he and Cody formed a bond that lasted until Sitting Bull's murder in 1890. Sitting Bull made several gifts of significance to Buffalo Bill, and to Annie Oakley, too. However, in the case of this necklace, Cody told its story to his sister Julia, from whence the necklace descended in the family.
A second piece of memorabilia close to Cody's heart was his personally-owned
Colt model 1873 Frontier Six Shooter Revolver
, which is expected to sell for $30,000+. This is one of only five known Colt Single Action Army Revolvers, and the only Colt Frontier Six Shooter, documented to have belonged to Buffalo Bill Cody.
The circa 1882 revolver was like many of the unassuming utilitarian guns Cody relied on for everyday use. It's believed Cody purchased the revolver at the famous firearm seller Hartley & Graham in January 1883 while on extended stay in New York City with his theatre troupe. It is possible Cody used this as a prop sidearm in his stage plays, which continued touring during Fall and Winter until 1886, and in the Wild West which, of course, would go on for another 30 years.
"This revolver is one of the few Cody himself didn't give away," Slater said. "Cody's generosity was unmatched, much like that of the Indian leaders he so respected. Barely a handful of his unembellished handguns are known in public or private collections."
The auction
holds one more special Cody relic: The
"Key to the City" of Manchester, England
. The key was bestowed in 1887 as Cody's Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show toured London and points north. The troupe first performed in London before Queen Victoria herself; she was so impressed with the performance that she paid him the ultimate compliment by bowing at his presentation of the Stars and Stripes. It marked the first time ever that a British monarch had acknowledged the American flag.
The troupe moved north for a five-month run and ordered the construction of a huge indoor arena near the Manchester racetrack large enough to accommodate more than 10,000 spectators. The complexity of preparation prevented announcement of the grand opening until the last moment. On opening day, the Mayor of Manchester and thousands of dignitaries gifted the showman the Key to the City.
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1,400-Lot Heritage Estate Auction Includes European Paintings, Fine Jewelry
A strong selection of important European paintings, including
Perroquet, 1958
, by Bernard Buffet (est. $40,000+), and
Saint-Jean Baptiste
, circa 1931-39
, by Georges Rouault (est. $40,000+) highlights 1,400+ lots in Heritage Auctions' June 21-22
Fine & Decorative Arts Including Estates Signature Auction
in Dallas. The auction features a hand-picked selection of fine jewelry and decorative arts.
"The quality and variety of the European paintings in this auction is incredible," said Brian Roughton, Director of American and European Art. "Superb selections by Victor Gilbert, Edmond Jean De Pury, Giorgio de Chirico and Georges Rouault are just a few of the masters in this wide-ranging auction."
More than 200 works of important European art is led by a diverse group of French artists including important works by Victor Gabriel Gilbert, depicting his distinctive Parisian market scenes:
Paris, Place de la République
(est. $40,000+) and
Le Pont Nuit (La Place Dauphin)
, circa 1890-95, (est. $30,000), which was recently discovered in a private collection in Arlington, Texas. Edouard-Léon Cortès'
Rue de Lyon, Bastille
and Guillaume Seignac's
Cupid's Secret
(both est. $40,000+ each) both appear on the market for the first time in more than a decade.
Additional European artists featured in the auction include Swiss artist Edmond Jean De Pury, whose
At the Well
, circa 1880
, (est. $40,000+) epitomizes his favorite subject capturing the local colors of Rome, Capri, and Venice. Artworks such as
The Contact
by Juan Pablo Salinas Y Teruel (est. $30,000+) and
Snowdon, from Above Llyn Llydow, North Wales
, by Sidney Richard Percy (est. $15,000+) are also to be offered.
Among the special collections in the auction is a selection of Modern and Contemporary art from the Estate of Ray Frost Fleming, a Cranbrook Academy of Art graduate, notable studio artist, and owner of the Robert Kidd Gallery in Birmingham, Mich. A bronze by Marshall M. Fredericks titled
Warrior Saint, from the Seven Saints and Sinners
, 1939
, (est. $10,000+) is on offer along with
Beverly Mayeri's
Gasping for Life
(est. $1,500+).
An alluring and historic choice collection of photographs of Marilyn Monroe include
Untitled (Legs Crossed)
, 1953
, one of six images by Milton Greene, and
Marilyn Monroe, from The Last Sitting
, 1962 (est. $2,500+) by Bert Stern.
More than 200 pieces of estate jewelry are included in the auction, including a
Gentlemen's Diamond Gold Ring
, featuring a European-cut diamond (est. $4,000+), and a pair of
Peridot Diamond White Gold Earrings
by Eli Frei (est. $3,000+).
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The fact that tournament big bass weights are falling at West Point Lake may make sense. A reservoir goes through a natural boom and bust period. When WPL was turning out its biggest bass, it had probably crested the boom period as a new reservoir. Now it's older and more settled. While there are certainly some giants in the lake, they're probably not as easy to catch.
As a former Georgia resident, I can also tell you that WPL has been going through some other changes associated with age. It's getting clearer, less turbid and less fertile. As a result (and I don't mind being corrected by any biologists who would care to comment or confirm), it's becoming more of a spotted bass fishery. Whereas spots never hit the scales in a tournament there back in the '70s, now they're common and will be growing more so as time goes by.
It's all a part of what I call the "spotification" of American bass fisheries. We're just not building many big new reservoirs (though small water supply lakes are popping up everywhere and often offer outstanding fishing), and our old waters are turning clearer and less fertile. That makes them less friendly to largemouths and more conducive to spotted bass. West Point is a great example, but there are plenty of others all over the country.

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85 San Joaquin Valley food producers, 450 registered buyers and over 650 Fresno foodies. In its second year, the young Fresno Food Expo is growing into a signature event for the San Joaquin Valley's thriving food industry.
Created as a component of Mayor Ashley Swearingin's economic development plan, the Fresno Food Expo helps local food companies connect with local, regional and national foodservice and grocery retailers. In addition to Fresno being America's most productive agricultural region, the Fresno Food Expo is already the largest regional food show this side of the Mississippi. MJR Creative Group is extremely proud to be a producing partner of the event.
This year the Food Expo relocated from the Grand 1401 to the Fresno Convention & Entertainment Center and offered exhibitor spaces to food companies from entire San Joaquin Valley. With the expanded format we saw some new faces including Cold House Vodka, a vodka and gin producer from Modesto and Grimmway Farms of Bakersfield, the largest carrot grower, packer and shipper in the world!
Exhibitors officially launched over 25 new products at the Expo including new flavor offerings from P*DE*Q and the award winning "Grape Escapes" from Kingsburg based HMC Farms.
Buyers from major retail chains like Whole Foods, Wal-Mart, Supervalu, Safeway, Trader Joes, Kroger, SaveMart, Vallarta, Costco and Food 4 Less were in attendance as well as local restaurateurs and foodservice providers like Sysco and Saladino's.
The support the Expo received from the local community during the public event exceeded our expectations. Over 650 Fresno foodies came for the public portion of the Expo and were delighted to learn about our local food producers. Many people were surprised at how much food we actually produce and how important food and agriculture is to our region's economy.
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On Food Network
Original Aired On 06/21/2009
Episode: Pilot
Alex Guarnaschelli - Cannoli
Caffe Dante is open late and perfect for midnight snacking and nightcaps.
There is an ATM on the premises, as credit cards are not accepted.
Tiramisu is the best I've ever had. Homemade.
Hands down, best espresso in NYC. Hot and tasty. Try the canoli, you will never regret it.
Best Espresso in NY!
This place takes their cocktails very seriously. How do I know? I saw them use so much ice, it wasn't even funny. Do yourself a favor: get a cocktail.
The drinks are amazing and the desserts. The service and staff are so kind!
Their Vongole soup spaghetti was amazing. We started off with the Burrata which was good but didn't like how it was served with a roasted tomato.
Cafe Dante is a staple for both Macdougal Street and Greenwich Village.
So glad they reopened. While the atmosphere is a little different since the rebrand, there is nothing quite like having an espresso at Dante.
Great new spot from ex-saxon and parole peeps. Great cocktails esp negroni menu. Also has outdoor seating.
I love the boozy affogato!


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President Obama held a news conference, which is still ongoing, and it was good to see the Obama we first elected in 2008 fighting back. Republican senators are once again voicing strong opposition to the possible nomination of U.N. Ambassador Susan Rice to serve as Secretary of State.
Obama's got this. After being asked about Susan Rice and the stalwart Republican opposition against her, the POTUS said, "If Senators McCain and Graham want to go after somebody, they should go after me." It's "outrageous" for them to "besmirch" her reputation. Rice was doing what the White House asked."
Obama: "When they go after the UN ambassador, because they think she's an easy target, then they've got a problem with me"
"If I think she would be the best person to serve American in the capacity of the State Department, then I will nominate her. That's not a determination I've made yet."
Another great quote, when asked if he had met with Mitt Romney — and I have no idea why they would have a meeting since Romney does not hold a political office, but perhaps, since Chris Christie and the President are buddies, the media feels he's BFFs with every fucking body. Who knows. So, Obama said, "I did try to call him." Then went on to say that Romney did a good job at the Olympics. In short, he said, "Let me try hard to think of something good to say. Meh, I got nothin'.
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U.S. Congressman Mike Pence, a member of the Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement in support of H.R. 1905, the Iran Threat Reduction and Syria Human Rights Act of 2012:
"This bipartisan legislation will strengthen sanctions against Iran under current law. For far too long, Iran has been among the world's foremost state sponsors of terror. Allowing the Iranian regime to obtain nuclear weapons would destabilize the Middle East and threaten our most-cherished ally, Israel, as well as U.S. interests around the globe," Pence said.
"As a cosponsor of this legislation and a member of the conference committee that produced Iran sanctions legislation last Congress, I wholeheartedly support passage of the Iran Threat Reduction and Syria Human Rights Act of 2012."
-H.R. 1905 -- the Iran Threat Reduction and Syria Human Rights Act of 2012 would:
* Direct the President to impose sanctions on persons that sell or provide Iran with refined petroleum products,
* Direct the President to impose sanctions on persons that knowingly export, transfer, or otherwise facilitate the shipment of any goods, services or technology that contributes to the ability of the Iranian government to acquire or develop weapons of mass destruction,
* Strengthen a number of financial sanctions to restrict Iran's access to the international financial system, and
* Enact sanctions against human rights violators in both Iran and Syria.
-This bipartisan, bicameral legislation is aimed at preventing Iran from repatriating revenue from the sale of crude oil and other sources of capital necessary to fund a nuclear weapons program.
Source: http://mikepence.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5036&Itemid=71


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Posted by Reineke Reitsma on October 28, 2011
My colleagues Charles Golvin and Thomas Husson recently published a report that reveals The Global Mainstreaming Of Smartphones, and they found that while the majority of smartphone owners are high-income adopters, the low-income optimists (who Forrester defines as Techno-Strivers, Digital Hopefuls, and Gadget Grabbers) and high-income pessimists (who Forrester defines as Handshakers, Traditionalists, and Media Junkies) are the ones who together make up the majority of the US population. They are the potential consumers who will lead to smarthphone sales growth.
Posted by Reineke Reitsma on October 14, 2011
Mobile banking adoption among US online adults more than doubled in the past two years. However,Forrester's Technographics® data shows that 85% of online adults in the US have never used mobile banking. When we look more in depth at the reasons why, we get answers such as "don't see the value," "don't believe it's safe," and "don't want to pay for fees."
US consumers have plenty of alternatives they can use, like ATM machines, online banking, and retail branches. For them, the benefits have to outweigh the hurdles. Yet it's a different story in other parts of the world. Due to a lack of existing banking infrastructure, we see mobile finance penetration picking up quickly in developing markets like China, India, and even Africa, fueled by the growing cellular penetration and mobile Internet penetration in these regions. In fact, in the most recent World Economic Forum's Digital Asia panel that Forrester CEO George Colony moderated, Michelle Guthrie, JAPAC director of strategic business development at Google Asia Pacific, stated that for the next hundred million users coming onto the Internet in Asia, primary access to the Internet will be on mobile, and maybe only on mobile due to the infrastructural challenges (and costs) of fiber and broadband.


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"Our administration is committed to Doc Sadler and Connie Yori, and we are working diligently with both head coaches to help transition their programs to the Big Ten Conference in 2011-12," Osborne said.
Osborne said the new practice facility is designed to reinforce recruiting and boost performance which, in turn, could bolster attendance.
Osborne said the program has been a high priority since he became Nebraska's athletic director in 2007.
"We've spent a lot of time and energy and made a significant financial commitment to position basketball for the future," Osborne said. "Basketball is vital to our athletic program overall, and we would hope our commitment to strengthen the sport is viewed positively. Within the next three years, our basketball facilities will be among the very best in the country."
Nebraska Head Basketball Coach Doc Sadler said: "From the first time I visited with Coach Osborne, he made it clear to me that he wanted to do everything he could to help us become a consistent team, playing in the NCAA Tournament.
"Unlike many situations, our administration hasn't paid lip service. They have given our program everything I have asked for, including building a new practice facility that, when finished, will be one of the best facilities in the country. This is just one example, but a very important one.
"Now, all that needs to be done is for us to win, and that is my responsibility because I have not been denied one request from Coach Osborne as our athletic director," Sadler said. "We all know that winning is the best resource for building a home-court advantage, and that a game-day experience is very important. We are always looking for things to help us achieve this. We are not that far off and will continue to keep working to improve until we have a championship atmosphere that everyone will want to be a part of."
The decisions Nebraska has made in recent years to enhance its basketball programs include:
* Construction of the Hendricks Training Complex which includes two basketball practice courts, new dressing rooms, new offices for the men's and women's programs, a new weight room and expanded athletic medicine facility
* A commitment to play in the new 16,000-seat Lincoln downtown arena beginning in 2013, and support for the arena ballot initiative
* A strong commitment from Nebraska staff to be a part of the planning process for the new arena to ensure the best possible fan experience for Husker basketball for years to come
* An increased financial commitment to Coach Sadler's revamped coaching staff
* A renewed emphasis on getting more students to attend Nebraska home games through affordable ticket prices and a Big 12 Conference ticket package
* Basketball players reaching out to UNL students in dorms and Greek houses to encourage them to attend basketball games
* A plan to have students seated on three of the four sides of the court when the Huskers move to the downtown arena for the 2013-14 season
* Maintaining ticket prices that are among the most affordable in the conference
* Replacing 1,800 B-level seats at the Devaney Center with plans to replace the remaining seats as the building is transformed when Nebraska moves into the new arena
* A commitment to improving basketball parking once the new arena is completed, and finding the best possible solutions to parking and traffic issues in the mean time
* Osborne said the athletic department plans to survey basketball season ticket holders following the season for suggestions on ways to improve the overall fan experience.
"We believe that there is always room for improvement, and we will do all we can to accommodate our fans as we transition to the Big Ten Conference."


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Will Tilt-and-Turn Windows Gain Market Share in North America?
March 23, 2010
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Coming to you from Germany this week, I'm walking the aisles of Fensterbau looking for new technologies that could make their way to North America. Of course one thing I'm seeing a lot of is tilt-and-turn windows. The standard in Germany and popular in many other countries around the world, tilt-and-turns remain a niche product in North America.
When I first started covering this industry in the 1980s, companies were attempting to bring such windows to our side of the Atlantic. There's no doubt tilt-and-turns have attracted some fans, but 20 plus years later they still don't enjoy that strong a market share here.
Stronger energy codes, impact requirements and changing home and building designs could still boost demand for tilt-and-turns. What do you think? Do you see sales of these products growing? That's our question of the week, and of course, I'd like to hear your thoughts too. Email me and let me know what you think. And if you happen to be at Fensterbau, I hope I see you. But if I don't, I'd still like to hear from you about what you saw at the show.
I am a client of Konnen Glashaus. It seems they are out of business now. I'm in Colorado. Do you have any suggestions for a German window company who might service my windows?
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- Visteon's premium driver information platform delivers consumer electronics-quality graphics and sets a new benchmark for real-time image rendering capability in automotive-grade products.
- The mid-range infotainment platform enables multi-device connectivity and content management to deliver a rich media experience on up to two thin-film transistor (TFT) displays. The media player consolidates music and media from multiple users into one list and allows streaming to any device in the vehicle. The system also supports Internet radio and Cloud-based storage while allowing caching of content.
- Helping drivers manage cognitive workload, Visteon's head-up display systems are designed to display different types of critical information directly in the driver's line of sight. Initial development projects include both combiner and windshield head-up display systems using a TFT image source.
- Visteon's ideal occupant interface concept offers consumer electronics-style interface feature controls for automotive applications that are reliable, accurate and highly responsive
- Visteon's wireless charging solution provides a convenient way to ensure portable electronics equipped with compatible inductive charging receivers are always charged and ready to go.
MUNICH, Nov. 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Visteon Corporation (NYSE:VC) will present its latest automotive electronics products and innovations at Electronica 2012, from Nov. 13-16. A range of interactive displays will be shown in Hall A6, Stand 343, demonstrating how Visteon leverages its market and consumer insight to develop automotive concepts that explore future consumer electronics (CE) features that enhance the driving experience. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20001201/DEF008LOGO ) Drawing on Visteon's proprietary research into consumer perceptions of the ideal vehicle electronics experience, Visteon will showcase audio, infotainment, connectivity, driver information, displays and control panel solutions that are easily accessible, engaging and improve the feeling of safety and comfort in the vehicle. Visteon's new e-Bee vehicle concept also will make its global debut at the show. Representing Visteon's vision of mobility in the year 2020, the e-Bee uses innovative technology, including display-based controls and Cloud-centered profile storage, to create a unique and personalized driving experience. Fully compatible with electric vehicle and hybrid platforms, the e-Bee demonstrates intelligent mobility, where the vehicle gathers and disseminates useful driving-related data, acts as part of a wider mobility-enabling network and integrates technology and design that is simple, flexible and frugal. The e-Bee will be available for demonstrations at Visteon's booth in Hall 6. "Increasingly, motorists expect their vehicles to deliver the same rich experience they enjoy with their consumer electronics devices," said Steve Meszaros, Visteon product group president, electronics. "Our automotive electronics solutions are designed to bridge the gap between consumer electronics and the driving experience, making it easier and more enjoyable for consumers to stay connected to their vehicles and the outside world, while mitigating distraction." At the show, visitors will be able to experience technologies from Visteon's extensive electronics portfolio, which includes audio and infotainment, and information and controls. In addition, visitors can interact with the company's latest connectivity and human machine interaction (HMI) solutions:


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In a cliffhanger semi-final the
Chiefs held off a late charge by the seasoned Crusaders, who had a
chance to equalise in the 75th minute but saw Dan Carter's 45-metre
penalty drop under the bar.
The Chiefs celebrated the final
whistle as if they had already won the championship, but had to wait for
Saturday's second semi-final between the Stormers
and Sharks to find out their last opponents.
If the
Stormers go through the tournament climax will be in Cape Town, while a
showdown with the Sharks would be played in Hamilton, as home advantage
in the Super 15 playoffs is based on how the teams finished in the
regular season.
Refreshed from a bye last week while the Crusaders
faced the Bulls, the Chiefs opened at an extreme pace that threw the
seasoned red-and-blacks off their game plan.
Making light of their
inexperience at knockout rugby, the Chiefs forced their opponents off
their stride behind the advantage line, and into uncharacteristic
handling errors, turnovers and missed tackles.
"It's pretty unreal
at the moment, I just have to look at the scoreboard and let it sink in
a little bit," an elated captain Craig Clarke said as he left the
"It wasn't perfect. A couple of scrums went backwards and a
couple of lineouts were overthrown so it certainly wasn't perfect, but
it was good enough."
Even so Crusaders captain Richie McCaw was in no doubt the better team won.
made crucial mistakes and never got our game going which probably comes
down to a good Chiefs team but we probably lacked a bit of composure as
well. You can't win games when you haven't got that.
"The Chiefs
have set the standard all year, there's no doubt about that. From our
point of view it was disappointing but they probably deserved the win."
Aaron Cruden had the Chiefs in front with a penalty at the end of the
opening passage of play, and while a Carter penalty levelled the score,
the Crusaders were never ahead.
With loose forward Liam Messam at
the head of a hungry pack, the Chiefs' bullying tactics forced the
visitors into bumbling passage of play that resulted in two quick tries.
The first went to Taumalolo when he burrowed over the line in a mass of bodies.
appeared to be an illegal double movement but the television match
official was only asked to rule on whether a try was scored, and not on
any illegalities leading up to the grounding of the ball.
counter-attack from fullback Robbie Robinson then put the Chiefs deep
into Crusaders territory, where Sonny Bill Williams found a gap to send
Messam across the line.
The Crusaders stayed in touch with a second Carter penalty and a Ryan Crotty try on the stroke of halftime.
opening minutes of the second half were dominated by penalties, two to
Carter and one to Cruden to narrow the Chiefs lead to 20-17, but despite
the Crusaders attacking relentlessly they were unable to score again.
the Crusaders' dream of an eighth Super Rugby title was wiped out, the
Chiefs found themselves in the final for only the second time, having
been thrashed 61-17 by the Bulls in South Africa in 2009 in their first
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A partial shutdown of the US government has begun after the two houses of Congress failed to agree a budget last night, with the Republican-led House of Representatives adamant they would only agree to a deal if it included a delay to the start of Obamacare, the President's package of health reforms.
What does a shutdown entail?
The shutdown means that 800,000 federal employees will not be reporting for work today, as government departments no longer have free funds to pay them. There is no guarantee that these employees will receive back pay when they can return to work. Pervious shutdowns, in 1995 and 1996, lasted five and 21 days.
Not all government programs will halt. Some don't require public funds to be set aside annually. Social security, Medicare and similar entitlements will continue. Other government functions "necessary to protect life" will also carry on, including law enforcement, intelligence and foreign embassies. Finally, some arms of the state have alternative funding streams to continue short-term, such as the Courts, which collect fines and fees.
What will shutdown?
Federal museums, national parks, offices that give visas to foreigners, federal regulatory agencies.
What are the papers saying?
Dan Balz in The Washington Post: 'At this point, however, House Republicans are being driven more by some of their outside groups, which continue to exhort them to resist any call for compromise, than to many of the party's leaders who recognize the responsibilities of governing. Those tensions in the GOP will not subside no matter what happens in this moment.'
In the LA Times Don Lee writes:
'Estimates of economic effect vary.
However, most analysts predict that a two-week partial government shutdown would shave 0.3 to 0.4 of a percentage point from economic growth in the fourth quarter. Much of this would be due to lost pay for hundreds of thousands of furloughed federal workers.
Although not devastating, that's not a small amount either, especially for an economy that has been growing this year at an anemic annual rate of less than 2%.'
For the New York Times Joe Nocera adds:
"A party controlled by its most extreme faction will ultimately be forced back to the center. The Democrats learned that when Walter Mondale was losing to Ronald Reagan, and Michael Dukakis to George H.W. Bush.
Now it is the Republicans who don't seem to understand that their extreme tactics are pleasing a small percentage of their countrymen but alienating everyone else."
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Jefferson City, Mo (May 8, 2013) – Tonight, the Missouri State House voted to send Governor Jay Nixon what could arguably be the strongest defense against federal gun control measures in American history. The vote was 116-38.
HB436, introduced by Representative Doug Funderburk in February, was initially passed by the House in April by a vote of 115-42. Last week, the State Senate approved the bill with an amendment which did not change any of its nullification aspects. The vote there was 26-6. The bill then needed one final vote in the house which happened just before 10pm local time this evening.
The votes in both the House and Senate are by a strong veto-proof majority. Local activist Matt Radcliffe acknowledged as much when he said, "Governor Nixon can do nothing and it will automatically become law July 1st. Or he can sign it into law. Or he can veto it then his veto will be overridden in the house and it will become law anyway!"
As law, HB436 would nullify virtually every federal gun control measure on the books – or planned for the future. It reads, in part:
All federal acts, laws, orders, rules, and regulations, whether past, present, or future, which infringe on the people's right to keep and bear arms as guaranteed by the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution and Article I, Section 23 of the Missouri Constitution shall be invalid in this state, shall not be recognized by this state, shall be specifically rejected by this state, and shall be considered null and void and of no effect in this state.
(2) Such federal acts, laws, orders, rules, and regulations include, but are not limited to:
(a) The provisions of the federal Gun Control Act of 1934;
(b) The provisions of the federal Gun Control Act of 1968;
(c) Any tax, levy, fee, or stamp imposed on firearms, firearm accessories, or ammunition not common to all other goods and services which could have a chilling effect on the purchase or ownership of those items by law-abiding citizens;
(d) Any registering or tracking of firearms, firearm accessories, or ammunition which could have a chilling effect on the purchase or ownership of those items by law-abiding citizens;
(e) Any registering or tracking of the owners of firearms, firearm accessories, or ammunition which could have a chilling effect on the purchase or ownership of those items by law-abiding citizens;
(f) Any act forbidding the possession, ownership, or use or transfer of any type of firearm, firearm accessory, or ammunition by law-abiding citizens; and
(g) Any act ordering the confiscation of firearms, firearm accessories, or ammunition from law-abiding citizens.
The legislation also includes misdemeanor criminal penalties if agents of the federal government attempt to enact gun control measures that violate the Constitution of the United States and State Constitution of Missouri.
The immediate effect of the law would be as follows:
1. All state and local law enforcement would be required to stop enforcing, or even providing any assistance in enforcing, federal gun control measures – all of them.
2. Grassroots activists should immediately start pressing local governments – county, city and town – to pass an ordinance which a) states an unwavering dedication to the new law passed, and b) requires all local law enforcement and all government assets to immediately cease in the enforcement of federal gun control measures.
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More Jobs -- And More Layoffs
By Joseph Weber
Even as the revived economy creates hundreds of thousands of jobs in 2004, more than 80,000 people are still being put out of work each month across the U.S. "There are always layoffs," says Rick Kaglic, a senior business economist with the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. "Jobs are being created and jobs are being destroyed every day."
No sector is ever immune to downsizings, economists say. And the latest layoff announcements certainly cut a wide swath, from Tribune Co. (TRB ), whose newspapers in places including Chicago and Los Angeles have been feeling the pinch of slack advertising, to appliance-maker Maytag (MYG ), which is on a cost-cutting binge. Despite Pulitzer Prize-winning journalism at its Los Angeles Times unit, Tribune plans to trim more than 200 jobs, while Maytag on June 4 said it expects to cut about 1,100 salaried positions, as appliance sales come under pressure.
However, as the latest downsizing counts tallied by Chicago outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas show, some sectors are suffering more than others. Marked by constant churning and inroads by Wal-Mart (WMT ) and other "big-box" competitors against mom-and-pop rivals, retailers topped the job-cutting roster in May, announcing the loss of some 10,868 positions, Challenger reported.
Next up was telecommunications, where 8,750 jobs were eliminated last month, many from Baby Bells and smaller telecoms that continue to work off the overcapacity they built up in flush times. Closely following were government/nonprofit outfits, industrial goods, and the financial areas, each of which eliminated more than 6,000 jobs. Altogether, companies announced 73,368 lost jobs in May, according to Challenger.
At first blush, that would seem to paint a gloomy picture of the economy's performance. May's 73,368 total is 6.3% higher than the total layoffs announced in May, 2003, Challenger reports. What's more, that's 1.6% more than the count for April, 2004. The increase marked the second consecutive monthly rise. And more distressing, the May tally was the first since December where the monthly total outpaced the year-earlier figure.
The bigger picture, however, tells a larger story. The job reductions actually mask an economy that overall shows the most promise for growth since the boom of the late 1990s. Net of job losses, the U.S. has created an average of 238,000 jobs a month so far this year -- some 1.19 million in all. America is 1.28 million jobs shy of its March, 2001, peak of 132.5 million and, unless employment growth retrenches again, it should hit that benchmark again by Election Day, says Marc Zandi, chief economist at Economy.com, a West Chester (Pa.) consulting firm. "The timing of these guys [Washington policymakers] is impeccable," jokes Zandi.
The pace of job cuts, moreover, has slowed sharply. So far this year, employers have announced 408,392 lost jobs, a monthly average of 81,678, Challenger reports. That's far lower than the first five months of last year, when over a half-million jobs were trimmed. The monthly average early last year: 114,163.
Yes, some sectors will continue to shed jobs for the remainder of the year and maybe beyond. Economists point to textiles and apparel, where quotas are soon to be lifted on Chinese imports. Unless the next Presidential Administration extends the quotas beyond Jan. 1, U.S. jobs in the area will be "completely eviscerated," says Zandi. Even before the quotas are lifted, Chicago-based Sara Lee (SLE ) is planning to lay off 3,825 workers worldwide in its apparel unit, including some 150 in its Winston-Salem (N.C.) headquarters, as it closes a Puerto Rico plant and four others around the world by yearend.
Rising interest rates are likely to shrink demand in many spots, too, leading to job cuts. Housing and related areas, such as mortgage refinancing, will likely see lost positions, says Paul L. Kasriel, chief economist at Northern Trust. He believes cuts will reach deeper into white-goods producers such as Maytag. "Appliance makers may be making the same sort of announcements in the second half of this year because appliances are related to homebuilding," says Kasriel. "I'm a little surprised this hasn't really hit yet."
Several other sectors are vulnerable. If car sales slow amid rising interest rates, auto makers and related companies could downsize. Airline-equipment makers, which have been struggling with overcapacity for a couple years, are likely to scale back further. And parts of manufacturing, such as bulk chemicals, are showing financial weakness that could lead to job cutbacks, even as factory hiring overall is up. "Layoffs are now a permanent part of the fabric," says Challenger Chief Executive John A. Challenger.
The good news, of course, is for every job eliminated, the economy is creating more than one to replace it. Although Challenger counted over 73,000 job cuts in May, it also tallied announcements of at least 55,307 new jobs. And that doesn't take into account unannounced hiring that Challenger's trackers don't pick up. Indeed, the government reports that the economy is now adding some 238,000 jobs a month.
People who fall victim to layoffs would be hard-pressed to agree, but Challenger argues that "there's no question that the job market has improved." If there's any solace for those who've lost their jobs, it's that creative destruction sweeps through every area of the economy from time to time.
Weber is the BusinessWeek's Chicago bureau chief
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While no launch date for KitKat has been announced, we could see it released along with the Google Nexus 5 as soon as Monday. Whichever date Google ultimately selects to launch Android 4.4 will probably include the release of the Google Play Store update. Besides the new navigation menu, the update also kills bugs and enhances the performance of the Google Play Store. The APK file should be compatible with your Android powered device running Android 2.2 or higher.
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The Seattle Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) launches the AIA+2030 Professional Series: Prepare for the New Energy Future next year. The series consists of ten sessions each lasting four hours and taking place once a month from January through October 2012. Held in Seattle's City Hall, sessions will cover various methods and strategies to help architects, engineers, and other industry pros create buildings that meet the Architecture 2030 challenge of 60-percent reduction in fossil fuel greenhouse gas emissions. The cumulative information presented in each session endeavors to increase participants' understanding of what goes into super-efficient design. Practitioners and educators with expertise in this field will offer various approaches and techniques illustrated by regional and national case studies.
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CNN's Phillips scolds viewers over "vicious emails," says so-called "ex-gay" activist "was not the most appropriate guest"
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On Wednesday we noted that GLAAD was calling for CNN to be held accountable for hosting so-called "ex-gay" activist Richard Cohen who, despite his permanent expulsion from the American Counseling Association in 2002 for "numerous violations of its rules, including those dealing with client welfare, dual relationships with clients and counselors, and advertising" was also promoted on a CNN blog post as an "expert in the field of sexual reorientation."
Well, yesterday Phillips responded to the controversy surrounding the segment noting that Cohen "was not the most appropriate guest to have on" before scolding those who sent her "vicious emails" about the segment and articulating her "unswerving support for all communities in the battle for human rights, including gays, lesbians, and transgendered individuals."
PHILLIPS: Richard Cohen was not the most appropriate guest to have on, but it is a decision that we made and the result of that is our continued discussion today. That is what journalism is all about. And we will continue to do our best to discuss gay and lesbian issues in a fair way on this program. I wish that all of you knew my heart. And as a journalist with a long track record of covering gay and lesbian issues, I wish that those of you who sent me vicious emails watched my newscast more often because if they did, my guess is they would not have been so quick to send such hateful messages. They don't know my record and my unswerving support for all communities in the battle for human rights, including gays, lesbians, and transgendered individuals. And to make it perfectly clear, I love debating issues. It evokes passion but if we cannot treat each other in a civil manner, even when we disagree, then we will never move forward and have a world where all people are treated with the respect that they deserve.
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This is a discussion on 3 gun resolution for 2012 within the Defensive Carry Guns forums, part of the Defensive Carry Discussions category; Originally Posted by glockman10mm Bryan, I am coming to Texas this summer. You and Jonconsiglio are on my list of people to see there. I'll ...
Don't know where y'all would like to meet, but I'm a member a pretty good range that doesn't charge guest fees the first time. I'm always happy to take people provided I'm not working and everyone's safe (shouldn't be an issue with this group). Give me a shout if DFW works for anyone.
I collect ammo, not guns.
I grew up near Cleburne, southwest of Fort Worth and my parents still live there. I'm frequently over that way for one thing or another.
I'm on a small private forum and we have held a couple of informal shooting meets, greets, and eats. It's a blast. The neato thing is that the good opinions formed of one's favorite forum members through the forum venue are generally found to be accurate and one is pleasantly surprised to find that the folks are even nicer in person. I've found this to be generally true and its amazing how a fellow's personality and character comes through his regular forum posts.
We even had a "host hotel" for the first one. One evening everyone dragged out all their handgun ordnance and spread them out on a bed in one of the rooms. Long guns weren't included and this isn't quite all the handguns present as my brother-in-law forgot a spare "bug" he had on him.
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Another year, another vanished venue. This weekend, Williamsburg's underground but influential D.I.Y. music space 285 Kent closed its doors for the final time, with a rousing sendoff party played by the likes of dance-instigator Dan Deacon, shoegaze metal band Deafheaven, and Canadian punk screamers F----- Up.
Over its brief, three year lifespan, 285 Kent came to be known as one of the city's most reliable performance outposts for music's edgiest trendsetters. The vibe was lo-fi, vaguely legal, and truly diverse -- R&B acts like Blood Orange collided with indie rockers like Diiv, and everyone would end up sweating regardless of the tempo.
The New York Times pop music critic Jon Caramanica was in the audience for the farewell show, and explains why 285 Kent was a special spot on the New York City music map.
Read Jon's account of 285 Kent's final evening here.
Watch F------ Up close 285 Kent with a cover of The Ramones' "Blitzkrieg Bop":
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Jon Caramanica, on 285 Kent's broad appeal:
Compare it to other venues that are maybe closely associated with a particular sound. That's something you're not going to see as much generationally -- it's not like CBGB at the height of punk. But because the sound of the young, cool New York... that sound is a more diverse sound, what you saw at 285 Kent were really diverse bookings.
I've seen hip-hop there, I've seen dance music there, I've seen metal there, I've seen fake '90s grunge revival there, I've seen indie rock -- I've seen basically anything you can see in that one space. You can argue that means it didn't have an identity, but I actually think that's very reflective of what the average 18-23 year old kid who's trying to be cool and is interested in new music, that's what their palate is like, and 285 reflected that.
On where the DIY movement goes next:
You can't get too sad about it. I'm sad because it's a place where I saw a lot of good shows. I like to have places that are reliable, places that I trust, bookers that I trust, venues that I trust, places with an aesthetic point of view. You obviously want to mourn when one of those places goes away. But the scene doesn't exist in a place, the scene doesn't exist in a room, the scene exists in the energy and passions of the kids who bring it to those spaces.


text: Republican stands by rape, abortion remark By The Associated Press October 24, 2012 Story Share AP Photo Indiana Republican Senate candidate Richard Mourdock refused to apologize Wednesday for saying that when pregnancy results from rape then that is "something God intended.'' INDIANAPOLIS -- Indiana Republican Senate candidate Richard Mourdock refused to apologize Wednesday for saying that rape resulting in pregnancy is "something God intended."State Republicans and a few congressional leaders defended Mourdock, whose prospects of winning the seat long held by the GOP are unclear.But with women voters critical in the tight presidential race and other stalemated contests two weeks before Election Day, many in the party distanced themselves with varying levels of abruptness and clarity, underscoring the difficult nature of the uproar even among other anti-abortion Republicans.Indiana gubernatorial candidate Mike Pence sought an apology from Mourdock. Indiana House candidate Jackie Walorski, meanwhile, issued three statements Wednesday: two disagreeing with Mourdock and one suggesting Republicans get back to talking about President Barack Obama's health-care overhaul.That didn't happen Wednesday as the issue ricocheted around the nation's political landscape, from the presidential contest on down.Mourdock, meanwhile, dove into damage control Wednesday, explaining that he abhors violence of any kind and regrets that some may have misconstrued and "twisted" his comments. But he stood behind the original remark in Tuesday night's debate."I spoke from my heart. And speaking from my heart, speaking from the deepest level of my faith, I would not apologize. I would be less than faithful if I said anything other than life is precious, I believe it's a gift from God," Mourdock said at a news conference Wednesday. GOP presidential hopeful Mitt Romney's campaign quickly said he disagrees with Mourdock, but did not cancel a television ad in which Romney endorses him. New Hampshire Sen. Kelly Ayotte canceled an event scheduled for Wednesday with Mourdock. But Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell and Texas Sen. John Cornyn issued statements of support, acutely aware that Mourdock's fortunes in Indiana could hold the key to winning control of the Senate. Republicans must gain four seats if President Barack Obama is re-elected, three if Romney prevails.In Indiana, it wasn't supposed to be this way. Mourdock's upset of veteran Republican Sen. Richard Lugar in the May primary created an opening for Democrats looking to fight for what would have otherwise been a safe GOP seat. The surprisingly close race between Mourdock and Democrat Joe Donnelly has spurred national Republicans to send more money and national stars to Indiana recently in an attempt to hold the seat.Ayotte canceled plans to headline a fundraiser for Mourdock in Indianapolis, but the Indianapolis Republican Women Club pushed on with the fundraiser. Speaking inside the closed-door event, Indiana Republican Party Chairman Eric Holcomb declined to comment on Mourdock's explanation Wednesday and said the loss of Ayotte from the trail Wednesday would not slow their efforts to elect Mourdock. "I think we're moving full steam ahead," he said.Mourdock's rape comment seemed to fall a few steps short of Republican U.S. Rep. Todd Akin's comment earlier this summer that a woman's body would block against pregnancy in cases of "legitimate rape," both in terms of the comment itself and its potential impact in the race.National Republican and conservative groups, including Crossroads GPS, the National Republican Senatorial Committee and the Club for Growth continued their on-air assault against Donnelly Wednesday. A Democratic source tracking ad buys nationally said Wednesday there was no effort from Mourdock supporters to pull out of the state, as there was in Missouri, following Akin's comments.Democrats capitalized on the remarks Wednesday, holding press calls and press conferences and cutting Web ads tying Romney to Mourdock. Donnelly appeared in downtown Indianapolis in front of the Julian Center, which counsels victims of rape, sex trafficking and abuse."It is hurtful to women, to survivors of rape and to their families," Donnelly said. "His words were extreme, but more important, hurtful to victims of sexual abuse." Mourdock refashioned himself at the end of the summer, moving away from the tea party rhetoric that carried him to victory over Lugar and attempting to refocus the race on Donnelly's vote in support of the federal health care law.It was still unclear Wednesday whether Mourdock's comments would hurt his chances in Indiana, a state that has increasingly become dominated by social conservatives over the last few election cycles. A federal appeals court blocked the Indiana General Assembly's effort to defund Planned Parenthood earlier Tuesday and state lawmakers will likely consider legislation next year to allow the teaching of Creationism.Downtown Indianapolis workers taking their lunch break in the warm October sunshine for the most part said they didn't think Mourdock meant his remark the way it sounded, but they hadn't intended to vote for him anyway. 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By Jessie Price, February 4, 2009 - 3:36am
I'm pretty savvy when it comes to making healthy food choices. And at the very least, when I do make unhealthy choices, I usually know what I'm getting into. Waffles, however, seem to trip me up. When I selected healthy breakfast recipes for our cookbook EatingWell for a Healthy Heart with Dr. Philip Ades, I was surprised when I compared our healthy waffle recipes with traditional versions—waffles can be really unhealthy!
Many traditional waffle recipes use melted butter in the batter. But for Dr. Ades, a leading cardiac researcher at the University of Vermont, using butter in recipes is an absolute "no-no." He's adamant about the importance of limiting saturated fat as part of a heart-healthy diet. (We had to keep all the recipes butter-free in EatingWell for a Healthy Heart, including our recipe for Amazing No-Butter Apple Pie!)
Anyway, we developed this delicious waffle recipe that even Dr. Ades could approve of. Here's how we made it healthier:
* Reduce calories and fat and eliminate saturated fat by using canola oil in place of butter.
* Use egg whites in place of whole eggs to cut down on calories and saturated fat.
* Replace all-purpose flour with whole-wheat flour to add fiber.
* Top waffles with fresh fruit or yogurt instead of whipped cream or additional butter to keep fat and saturated fat down.
Here's how our waffles stack up against traditional versions nutritionally:
Traditional Waffles:
* Calories: 560
* Fat: 27 g
* Saturated Fat: 18 g
* Sodium: 938 mg
* Fiber: 2 g
* Calories: 241
* Fat: 4 g
* Saturated Fat: 0 g
* Sodium: 450 mg
* Fiber: 3 g
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AIG Announces Deal to Terminate Swap Deal with Brookfield Asset Mgmt
American International Group, Inc. (NYSE: AIG) today announced that it has agreed to the consensual termination of an interest rate swap agreement with Brookfield Asset Management, Inc., in exchange for the payment from Brookfield to AIG of $905 million.
This swap agreement was part of the remaining derivatives portfolio of AIG Financial Products ("AIGFP") and carried on AIG's June 30, 2013 balance sheet at $900 million, and the settlement is not expected to have an impact on AIG's profit or loss. This swap agreement was subject to previously disclosed litigation which the parties have agreed to dismiss. Additional information regarding this litigation was contained in AIG's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2013. The proceeds of the settlement are expected to contribute towards the continued wind down of the remaining derivatives portfolio of AIGFP, which is a part of Global Capital Markets.
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Given all the buzz about Jay Leno's upcoming replacement on "The Tonight Show," Jimmy Fallon decided to capitalize on the moment with a hilarious, good-natured song.
"Late Night with Jimmy Fallon" began last night (April 1) with an appropriate April Fool's Day spoof in which Leno called in for a chat.
Though speculation has been happening for awhile, more reports are coming out that Jimmy Fallon will, in fact, replace Jay Leno as host of "The Tonight Show."
The "Late Night" host will take over by fall 2014 at the latest, according to The New York Times, along with another big change.
Jay Leno already retired from "The Tonight Show" once, only to return a short time later, but it seems he may be ready to hang it up when his contract is up in 2014.
And if all goes according to plan, it stands to reason that Jimmy Fallon would be a suitable successor, as he's knocked it out of the park as the host of "Late Night" at 12:35.
As the "Tonight Show"'s Jay Leno ages, NBC is reportedly planning the move to a new host in the near future.
According to The Hollywood Reporter sources, NBC may make the 2013-2014 TV season the last for the 62-year-old comedian.
He's never been one to self-censor and Jimmy Kimmel was up to his usual shenanigans in his recent interview with Playboy magazine.
The late night comic first praised "The Tonight Show" host Jay Leno, noting, "He's not just a smart politician but also a smart guy."
As the nation tuned in to hear President Obama's plans for the country, stars took to Twitter to share their thoughts on Tuesday night's (February 12) "State of the Union" address.
With the Commander-In-Chief covering a wide variety of topics during his annual speech, celebs offered up some serious, but also funny observations on the things that caught their attention.
She was supposed to have a no-questions-banned interview with Lindsay Lohan later this month, but Barbara Walters got the shaft from the "Mean Girls" actress' publicity team.
A bit miffed, Walters told her audience on "The View" today (November 12), "My interview with Lindsay is canceled. She has new PR people, a very well-known group that we do business with all the time."
Supporting the cause to find a cure for diabetes, a full slate of stars turned up for the 26th Anniversary Carousel Of Hope Ball in Beverly Hills, CA on Saturday night (October 20).
Held at the iconic Beverly Hilton Hotel, George Clooney was joined by girlfriend Stacy Keibler as he was recognized for his efforts in advocating various humanitarian causes by being doted with the Brass Ring Award.


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CHESTER, home to the oldest horseracing course in the UK, has welcomed visitors from the USA's oldest racecourse to celebrate Chester's May Racing Festival.
Links with Saratoga Springs, New York State, were made in 2013 when the American racetrack celebrated its 150th anniversary.
Two limited edition prints of racing scenes in Chester were sent to Saratoga by Cheshire West and Chester Council, the University of Chester, and Chester Race Company.
They are all partners in the Cheshire Racing Hub, which has been developed to encourage growth in Cheshire's racing and bloodstock industry.
Cllr Jill Houlbrook, the outgoing Lord Mayor of Chester, officially welcomed Charles Wait, a director of the New York Racing Association (NYRA) and his wife, Candace, together with Bob Giordano, and his wife, Michele, to Chester Town Hall where a gift of a painting specially commissioned by the City of Saratoga Springs, was presented to the city.
The painting is of a scene from the Oklahoma training track at Saratoga Springs and depicts people from the Saratoga racing scene, including work rider Danny Wright, who was originally from Chester and rode his first winner at Chester Racecourse.
Cllr Houlbrook said: "I am delighted to receive this specially commissioned painting which depicts a racing scene at Saratoga Springs and hope the guests enjoyed their whistle-stop tour of our wonderful town hall."
The guests from the US explored the city and visited the stable yards of Cheshire's two most high profile racehorse trainers, Donald McCain at Bankhouse Stables and Tom Dascombe at Manor House Stables, as well as being hosted at Bangor and Chester Races.
Initial links between the two cities were developed by Kay Kent, director of strategic projects at the University of Chester, and chair of the Cheshire Racing Hub, a project funded by the British Horseracing Authority and Department of Culture, Media and Sport.
She said: "We were thrilled to welcome our Saratoga guests to Chester to enjoy the May Festival at Chester Racecourse and to gain an insight into the local racing industry which is increasingly developing into international markets.
"We are very proud of our racecourses at Chester and Bangor and hope to build on links between Chester and Saratoga, two great racing cities which share a unique position in the history of horseracing."
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What part of your fighting style are you most lacking in and if anyone has some fixes reply. Me personally is ground work, and how to best work my body and what particular muscles to work on, to work on the ground wether offensive or defensive.
The best thing to improve ground game:
1. study and learn the position - you need to not only learn the technique, but the way it is applied, why it works, and how it works. You need to have a full understanding of the chemistry in a technique.
2. Learn the basics - The basics refer to center line (yours and his/hers), where your weight is, where your opponents weight is, where your hips are, where your opponents hips are. keeping things tite.
3. Mat time - this is single and most important...spend time on the mat you can get no better if you are not there earning you advancement.
4. Have fun - if you are not having fun out there then your mind will become fixed on other things and it will not be fun to do what you are doing.
The best and most basic advice i can give for someone who wants to work on their ground game is to strictly work on defense. Work on not having to tap. Offense will come in time. You will start to see mistakes and be able to make moves later on. Good luck!
if you know someone who could train with you one on one (like a training partner) that would help. then you could just focus on your ground game every once in a while without worrying about standup.
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The District of Columbia, it's now clear, was spared the worst of Superstorm Sandy. You didn't have to be in a Hummer convoy with Mayor Vincent Gray to figure out that, despite some downed trees and sporadic power outages, things weren't so bad here. And while river flooding remains a threat over the next few days, the impacts are expected to be limited. The city leaps back toward normalcy today, with schools and government offices open, Metro resuming normal weekday service, and most other transportation options back to normal. Also open today: Early voting, with officials adding an extra two hours each day through Saturday to make up for the two lost days.
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Inside Pepco as it battled to keep the lights on (Post)
So, yay, Pepco? Or, OK, Pepco? (City Desk, Loose Lips)
Arbitrator rules that fire chief illegally retaliated against union boss (WaTimes)
State Board of Education candidates' challenge: "[M]any voters still aren't sure exactly what it is or what it does" (Post)
$35 million needed to turn abandoned 11th Street Bridge span into park (WJLA-TV)
New crime lab chief vows to preserve independence (Legal Times)
Harry Jaffe thinks leadership is keeping the D.C. GOP from victory — not a toxic national brand (Examiner)
"What is the problem, [Vincent Orange]? Perhaps Jeffrey Thompson got your tongue?" (The Nose)
Why so few black baseball players these days? (Post column)
Employees of flooded Washington Harbour business continue to press for compensation (WBJ)
The D.C. National Guard was out in force during Sandy (DVIDS)
Eleanor Holmes Norton will be handing some sort of undisclosed candy this evening (Post)
Haydee's in Mount Pleasant wants to stay open 24/7 (PoP)
Did you know: There was an ad for the Watergate on the day of Richard Nixon's first presidential inauguration (Ghosts of DC)