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Lg Or Samsung
I sell appliances and other home improvement type items. I work for a varity of suppliers and am being offered 2 new lines by compeating venders. 1 wants me to sell LG, I know it's been around longer and currently more widely available than Samsung, however I have not worked on either type of machines.
Currently I'm only considering the laundry machines. What do all of you think about the 2 brands? My cost and therfor selling price are VERY competative between the 2. I only want to sell the one that has fewer problems.
Thanks for your help.
I wont buy an LG product for the rest of my life and probably even after that. Had a big screen TV that was a lemon and thier support was so bad after six months that Best Buy had to step in and replace it at their own cost.
I bought a LG LCD TV in May and it went out last Friday. Only 2 warranty service sites given to me and one of them wouldn't work on it since they didn't sell it. LG says that since they don't own the service center they have that option. So given that news I wouldn't rec LG unless I knew there were at least a couple of service centers that would work on it. LG probably won't get any more business from me.
I installed LG air conditioner a few weeks ago. All plastic parts inside. My customer and I returned it for a Frigidaire I believe. All metal inside. LG makes descent computer components but lacks in the appliance field.
I was just skimming through a recent issue of consumer reports this morning. An LG OTR was the cheapest model, but ranked within the top 3 from what I remember (mind is slippin' though).
I've found support is very dependent on the re-seller... I've had no problems with any appliance I've bought from a reputable appliance store, but never had many good experiences at the big box stores...
Most of the appliances stores I dealt with kept track of my purchase and had a third party repair shop for warranty repairs.
In terms of the product itself, I have a LG fridge and am quite pleased with it's performance and have had it for about 2 years now.
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By car
Follow indications to the city centre, Fortezza da Basso and then via Spartaco Lavagnini at the second traffic light, turn in via Santa Caterina d'Alessandria after 200meters begining via Nazionale, we are after via Guelfa on the left side of the street.
By train
we are situated in the centre of Florence, just five minutes on foot from the central train station, in Via Nazionale 22 (in Florence there are two kind of number the blacks and the reds, we are at the 22 blak);
leaving the tracks of the train station, take the exit on your left, cross the road, turn to the right; when you get to the corner (you can see a McDonald's), turn left; now you are in Largo Fratelli Alinari, that's the beginning of via Nazionale. Walk for about 300 metres we are on the right side of the street after the little "via Chiara", in front to the shop named "transfer".
By airplane
From the airport of Florence you can take the bus shuttle untill the central train station, from there you can follow the direction from the train station (or you can take a taxi, its price is about 20E).
From the Pisa airport catch the train for Florence (you need one hours and each half hours you have a train from Pisa to Florence).
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If you arrive by car and you want to leave it outside the historical centre we suggest you the exit named Firenze-Scandicci, leave the car in a public parking long the tramway n.1 and take tah tram untill the last stop near to the central train station.

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2011-12 Michigan Ice Hockey Roster
2011-12 Michigan Ice Hockey Roster
Brown Forgoes Senior Season to Sign with NHL's Phoenix Coyotes
Ice Hockey's Brown Forgoes Senior Season to Sign with NHL's Coyotes
U-M a No. 1 Seed in NCAA Tourney, Will Meet Cornell on Friday
Ice Hockey a No. 1 Seed in NCAA Tourney, Will Meet Cornell Friday
Postgame Quotes: #5 U-M 2, Notre Dame 1 (2OT) - CCHA Quarterfinals Game 1
Postgame Quotes: #5 U-M 2, Notre Dame 1 (2OT) - CCHA Quarterfinals Game 1
Postgame Notes: #5 U-M 2, Notre Dame 1 (2OT) - CCHA Quarterfinals Game 1
Postgame Notes: #5 U-M 2, Notre Dame 1 (2OT) - CCHA Quarterfinals Game 1
Ice Hockey Staves Off No. 14 Michigan State
The Wolverines held on for a 4-3 win over No. 14 Michigan State.
Meet The Freshman - Luke Dwyer
Meet The Freshman - Luke Dwyer
Chris Brown Interview
Chris Brown Interview
Through April 2, 2012
Junior (2011-12) ... Earned a career-high 29 points (12g, 17a) in 38 games during his junior season ... Set a new career best for assists and penalty minutes (66) ... Ranked fifth on the team in points, fourth in goals and tied for second in assists ... All-CCHA Honorable Mention ... Scored GWG in CCHA quarterfinals on 3/9 vs. Notre Dame ... Tied his career high with three points (1g, 2a) in the Frozen Diamond Faceoff on 1/15 vs. Ohio State ... Earned points in four straight games from 1/6-1/15, posting seven points (3g, 4a) during the run ... Tied a career high with two goals on 1/6 vs. Lake Superior ... Recorded points in three straight games (1g, 2a) from 11/12-11/19 ... Missed two games with an upper-body injury from 11/4-11/5... Earned two points (1g, 1a) for the second straight game on 10/28 vs. Ferris State ... Tied a season-high with two assists on 10/27 vs. FSU ... Registered one assist on 10/22 at Northern Michigan ... Tallied two assists on 10/13 vs. St. Lawrence ... Scored a career-high tying two goals and tied for the team lead with five shots on 10/4 vs. Niagara
Sophomore (2010-11) ... U-M Athletic Academic Achievement ... Helped Michigan win CCHA regular season championship and reach the NCAA Frozen Four title game ... For U-M, third in plus/minus (+16), second in game-winning goals (5) -- had four in six games from Feb. 12-March 11 ... Set career-best point streak at seven games (5-3-7) from Feb. 11-March 11; had career-best three-game goal streak (Feb. 11-18) and career-best three-game assist streak (Feb. 19-26) ... Set career high for assists (3) and tied career high for points (3) on Nov. 6 at Alaska ... Recipient of the Dekers Club Scholarship for Men's Ice Hockey and the Red Berenson Scholarship for Ice Hockey
Freshman (2009-10) ... Helped Michigan win CCHA Tournament, reach quarterfinal round of the NCAA Tournament ... CCHA All-Rookie Team ... CCHA Rookie of the Year finalist ... For U-M, first in power-play goals (7), second in game-winning goals (4) ... Led all U-M rookies in goals (13), assists (15) and points (28) ... CCHA Offensive Player of the Week (Dec. 7) ... CCHA Rookie of the Week (Nov. 2) ... Earned U-M's Dekers Club Award (most colorful rookie) ... Scored back-to-back game-winning goals vs. Michigan State (Jan. 30) and Bowling Green (Feb. 4) ... Posted 2-5-7 line in a five-game stretch (Nov. 21-Dec. 5) ... Made his career debut at Alaska (Oct. 9) ... Recipient of the Vic Heyliger Scholarship for Men's Ice Hockey and Andrew K. Abel & Tama D. Abel, M.D. Scholarship for Men's Ice Hockey.
Junior Team ... Skated with the U.S. National Team Development Program from 2007-09 ... Played in 62 games for the U.S. NTDP Under-18 Team during the 2008-09 season ... Led his team with 120 penalty minutes ... Recorded 20 goals, including one game-winning marker, in addition to notching 18 assists ... Finished season with 10 power-play tallies, the second most of his team ... Played in 63 games for the U.S. NTDP Under-17 in 2007-08 ... Registered 13 goals and seven assists for 20 points, while ranking second on the team with four game-winning goals ... Teammate of fellow classmates Kevin Lynch and A.J. Treais during the 2007-08 and 2008-09 seasons.
National/International ... Won a bronze medal with Team USA at 2011 World Junior Championship in Buffalo, New York; posted two goals and one assist in six games ... Won a gold medal with Team USA at the 2009 IIHF World Under-18 Championship ... Helped the U.S. capture first place at the 2008 Men's Under-18 Four Nations Cup in Lake Placid, N.Y., and at the 2009 Under-18 Five Nations Tournament in Nykoping, Sweden ... Recorded three points (2-1-3) in eight games on the international stage.
Personal ... Enrolled in the College of Literature, Science and the Arts, majoring in general studies ... Graduated from Pioneer High School in 2009 ... Drafted by the Phoenix Coyotes in the second round (No. 36 overall) in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft ... Also played high school football as an underclassman for Flower Mound (Texas) High School.
Brown's Career Highlights
Most, Game: 3 (3x), last - 1/15/12 vs. Ohio State (Frozen Diamond Faceoff) (1g, 2a)
Multi-Point Games: 19 (2011-12 - 8; 2010-11 - 3; 2009-10 - 8)
Streak: 7 games, 2/11/11-3/11/11 (5g, 3a)
First: 10/10/09 at Alaska Anchorage at Kendall Auto Hockey Classic (1g)
Most, Game: 2 (4x), last - 1/6/12 vs. Lake Superior State
Multi-Goal Games: 4 (2011-12 - 2; 2009-10 - 2)
Streak: 3 games, 2/11/11-2/18/11 (3g)
Game Winners: 12 (2011-12 - 3; 2010-11 - 5; 2009-10 - 4)
First: 10/10/09 at Alaska Anchorage at Kendall Auto Hockey Classic
Most, Game: 3 (at Alaska, 11/6/2010)
Multi-Assist Games: 6 (2011-12 - 3; 2010-11 - 1; 2009-10 - 2)
Streak: 3 games (3x), last - 1/7/12-current (4a)
First: 10/10/09 at Alaska Anchorage at Kendall Auto Hockey Classic
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In another experiment rats developed "the shakes" when taken off a sugar-rich diet, developing symptoms similar to people withdrawing from nicotine or morphine.
When the rats were given drugs blocking their opiod receptors they displayed the same neurochemical patterns seen in humans in opiod withdrawal.
"The implication is that some animals - and by extension some people - can become overly dependent on sweet food," the researcher said.
A University of Wisconsin neuroscientist also reported that rats which over-indulged showed "long-lasting changes in their brain chemistry similar to those caused by extended use of morphine or heroin".
But Australian nutritionist Rosemary Stanton was not convinced. "I need more proof -
all this is based on rats," she
said yesterday, suspecting that eating problems had more to do with habit.
She feared the findings could send the wrong message to the obese. "People might think there is nothing they can do and will say, 'I might as well go and have three Big Macs'."
Andrew Byrne, a Sydney doctor who has worked with addicts for 15 years, warned that addiction was hard to define. However, if the symptoms of over-eating included being unable to cut down, needing regular consumption, suffering an adverse reaction, feeling guilty and attracting the attention of others saying "you are fat", then food was addictive.
Both Ms Stanton and Dr Byrne agreed that if fat and sugar were addictive, all fast-food ingredients should be listed on packaging.
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Re: Apparent error integrating product of DiracDelta's
"Michael Mandelberg" <mmandelberg at comcast.net> wrote in message
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> How do I get:
> Integrate[DiracDelta[z- x] DiracDelta[z- y], {z-Infinity, Infinity}]
> to give DiracDelta[x-y] as the result? Currently it gives 0. I have
> all three variable assumed to be Reals. I am using 6.0.0.
> Thanks,
> Michael Mandelberg
I think you have synatx error in the limit part. I assume you mean to write
{z, -Infinity,Infinity}
Given that, I think zero is the correct answer. When you multiply 2 deltas
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The Viking 46 Convertible accommodations include two staterooms and two heads. The master stateroom features a queen-size walk around berth with an upholstered headboard and teak end tables, with door and drawer stowage, a large maple-lined hanging locker, an entry credenza, a 22-inch flat screen television, xenon overhead lighting, air conditioning with reverse cycle heating and plush carpeting. A private head is forward and highlighted by a spacious and sizeable stall shower in the bow. The guest stateroom to port offers the convenience of comfortable upper and lowers berths along with the second head and stall shower. The stacked laundry center is located in the companionway.
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Busk A Move – A Guide to Busking
Although busking can sometimes seem like begging, particularly if the busker is terrible at whathe/she does, it normally is far from. It can be a great way to spend an afternoon in a city where there might not be much worth doing. So why not try and make enough to cover your accommodation, or at least a few drinks.
The first step to busking is to have "a thing you do", that thing could be to juggle, play guitar, sing, play spoons or eat glass. Whatever it is, it may be enough to make it in the cutthroat industry that is busking. But before you grab a piece of cement and commence your busking attempts, lets go through the basics.
Location, Location, Location.
Like any small business, the location you setup "shop" can have a strong impact on how many people see you, which in turn, determines how much you're going to make. Keep in mind, certain places to busk are illegal, or certainly frowned upon. (Setting up shop outside an abortion clinic=bad. Setting up shop in a downtown city square=good) Avoid being too close to other buskers, they may be better at the "thing they do" and could possibly steal your potential clients. Or, if they are slightly deranged, they may feel you're stepping on their turf, which may end in a Busk Off, and if you're new to to the game, you'll probably lose.
Setup Shop
Finding somewhere with good lighting will cause more people to see you, which in turn may fill your hat a little quicker. It also keeps people from tripping over you and your stuff. You don't want some Yuppie to kick your guitar case causing all your hard work to spill down a drain. Trust me. Once you've got your spot picked out, you'll need a container, a hat, your guitar case, or something that you can keep your earnings in. As lame as it may sound, tossing in a couple of your own dollars into your case can benefit you. Some people will think "Someone else thought he/she didn't suck, I think I might do the same. After all, I dig this song." But having too much can have the opposite effect. "What a bunch of suckers giving their money away, look at him, he's got enough to feed himself for two days. And what's with this song? Sucks to the mega…"
Play for the masses
Just because you're a huge fan of slipknot, or some other rhetorical screamo band, does not mean other people are. So stick with the classics and play what everyone really wants to hear. "Wonderwall", "Knockin' On Heavens Doors", perhaps some ACDC. If you're doing a decent rendition of the song, some people may stop. Once you have 3 or 4 people stopped and listening, you officially have them eating out of your hand. Now reel them in further, and finish them.
Pay up!
A good finishing move can determine whether you're going to get some guys coffee change, or his lunch money. Go for the lunch money. He may have been planning on having a steak for lunch. So once you've finished the song that seduced those people in, be sure to tell one or two of them a little about yourself. Speaking to the masses while busking lets people sneak off, because they figure "someone else is listening too". Single one or two of them out, aim for the ones that look like they'd be having that steak. Speak loud enough to those people that others can hear your plight. "I actually just do this on my days off when I'm not working at the Childrens Hospital". Don't turn into a chatty Kathy though, or a sob, if you lose their attention, you lose their money. On to the next song.
Plan a decent playlist
On occasions where people are actually listening to you, you don't want to be scratching your head thinking "What could I play next?" – Have it written on your hand, a piece of paper, or on the back of your guitar. Find a consistent flow between songs. You may have heard of the 80/20 rule in business. The same applies here. Have 80% of your songs geared towards the majority (ie covers from the last 25 years that people will recognize immediately) – Then fill the remaining 20% with songs you enjoy playing or hearing. If you get a crowd on your 20%, stick with it. It might bring in some money.
Be grateful, not dead
If someone tosses in a couple quarters, don't snap on them. It may have been all they had. I once saw a busker lose it on someone for throwing in less than he expected, and he lost it. He scared away all his potential clients. Needless to say he may have been one of those deranged buskers, or maybe he was just itching for a drug fix. Either way, he was rude. Be polite. Even if you look like a bum, or smell like one, if you've got a kind heart and a gracious smile, people may show compassion and be willing to give. A polite "Thank you sir" or "Thank you ma'am" is all it takes. You are providing your clients with a product, and that product is music (or whatever you do) along with a Warm Fuzzy Feeling. Without a "thank you" you are only giving away the thing you do. People will give again if they get the warm fuzzies. You may not ever see that money, but fellow buskers may. Share the love.
There isn't much of a science to busking, just get out there, make some noise, be friendly. Talk to locals if possible, or other buskers. Ask them for tips. Ask them what the best corners are or which stores won't chase you away with a broom. Remember to have fun with it. As soon as it starts feeling like work, then it might be time to quit. After all, you're traveling to avoid that, n'est pas?
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I can imagine how annoying this must be. I have looked over the wiring diagram for your alarm system. The alarm is fed by fuse 26. I think the fuse panel (called the junction box) might be difficult to access but I have the location for you.
A common failure is actually the hood switch. It might be worth a shot to disconnect the hood switch by unplugging the connector. It might be worth trying this before removing the fuse for the alarm.
Make sure the vehicle is disarmed when removing the fuse. If you do choose to try to pull the fuse be ready to put it back in as in some instances the vehicle thinks the alarm system is being tampered with and the siren might sound. If it does place the fuse back in and lock and unlock the vehicle to disable again. If this is the case then the fuse won't be an option unless you want to wait for the internal battery to drain inside the siren (I think it takes an hour.)
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Bought my first Glock today and put about 200 rounds thru it with no issues. But I must say I'm not a big fan of the mag release, not crisp at all and difficult to engage. Any thoughts?
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Bought my first Glock today and put about 200 rounds thru it with no issues. But I must say I'm not a big fan of the mag release, not crisp at all and difficult to engage. Any thoughts?
Vickers/Tango Down, is probably the most common aftermarket release. We have one in our G26 and it made a big difference. You can also take out the button and relive some of the polymer around that area. I'm going to be doing that mod here shortly...
Sorry, but it's a Glock....it's kind of a shame, that you have a new firearm, and you have to make mods to it right away......not a hater, just not an owner...
Never had an issue with the mag release on my 26. Lots of new guns have stiff controls at first. It should ease up some as you use it 200 rounds is barely a start..
I have to agree with Maross, Just picked up my first Glock Saturday--G26--and the mag release sucks. I have only shot 3 times with it when I got home just to feel the recoil. Havent had time to go out and do some serious shooting with it yet. Dont really see it loosening up but it might. On the plus side, love the size and the way it fits my hand.
Just curious folks, are these Gen4 Glocks or older Gen3 guns?
In my experience, the subcompact Glocks will shoot as well as (or nearly so) most other makers' full-size service pistols, given a competent operator and decent ammo.
Mine is a gen3
The Vickers mag button (linked in VAMarine's post #2, above) is a tiny bit longer, has slightly rounded corners, and it does have a more positive "feel" than the stock Gen3 mag button when popping-out the mag. It's not difficult to install, and if you decide you don't like it, it's easy to go back to the stock button (no frame modifications are necessary). Although I was initially satisfied with the stock/factory mag release button on my Glocks, I bought a used Glock that had a Vickers button installed, and after using it, I bought and installed them on several of my other Glocks.
I just installed the Vickers button on my G26. I didn't notice much difference in the release function. When placing the factory button next to the Vickers, the extra length is very minimal. It still seems tight. I like the smooth edges, but for $16.95 plus shipping, I don't think it will make much difference.
I would try installing a extended mag release. I have them on all of my Glocks...My G27 is the same size as your G26.
They are easy to install. Link to product.
Mag Catch Factory Extended For 9mm, .40, .380, .357 and .45G-www.glockmeister.com


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Most people have experienced the odd sleepless night before a crucial exam, a job interview or before going on holiday, but few people get by with just a couple of hours of sleep a day, every day.
Terry McKinnes, 54, of Falkirk, is one of the unfortunate people who suffers from idiopathic insomnia who feels she has spent almost her entire life awake.
Unlike psychophysiological insomnia, which occurs in adulthood and is normally triggered by stressful life events and may resolve at some later point, idiopathic insomnia starts in childhood and never ends. Sufferers usually get by on just a few hours of sleep a night and can spend their days chronically fatigued.
In an effort to help scientists discover more about the condition, and hopefully an effective treatment, Terry is taking part in a study conducted by the University of Glasgow at its Sleep Centre in the Sackler Institute at the Southern General Hospital.
Terry, who is originally from Wandsworth in London, said: "I've tried everything to get a good night's sleep: Nytol, herbal remedies, hot milk, sleeping pills, lavender pillows, hypnosis, neuro-linguistic programming, counting sheep, but it just doesn't work. I wish I could just take an anaesthetic and be out like a light. It would be fantastic.
"My first memory of insomnia was when I was two or three and had been taken into hospital. After three days the nurses called my parents and asked them to take me home because I'd kept the whole ward awake for three nights in a row.
"But when I was young it had no effect on me at all. I didn't suffer from the lack of sleep. But in the last few years I've not had as much energy as before and it's beginning to really affect me. I haven't slept for two days.
"I'm on antidepressants, as it is really getting me down now, I'm really tired and I've had laryngitis for a couple of weeks now. It's hard to deal with when I have other health problems, including asthma and problems with my sinuses.
"I've been on some really strong sleeping tablets but they just don't work. My doctor gave me 50mg of Amitriptyline. When I went back a fortnight later and told him they didn't work he doubled the dose and it still had no effect, other than making me feel miserable.
"Eventually, you just get used to a routine and you give up and think what's the point of going to the doctors? There's nothing they can do and they're busy enough as it is. You have to learn to live with it.
"I'm fortunate that I run my own business so I can go home and have a sleep whenever I want. I really feel for people that have to hold down a nine-to-five job and even when really tired have to work through until they can get home. By that time they are overtired and their brain can't turn off and it's a vicious circle."
Terry, who runs a number of bed & breakfasts in Falkirk with her husband Colin, wasn't always worried or troubled by her insomnia.
She said: "My father was schizophrenic and so my mum and I were one our own from when I was 11. At age 15 I started work and had two or three jobs. Sometimes we'd get into financial difficulty so I'd just get another job. It was not a problem for me.
"After I left school, I got a job in a bank during the day. When I finished there I'd go home for dinner and leave at 7.30pm to work in a pub until midnight. We'd then have a lock-in until 4am before I'd go home for some sleep then get up an hour or two later and do it all again. I could party all night on a couple of hours sleep.
"When my son was born in 1985, I got a job in the post-office where I worked night-shift so I could be with him during the day. I'd come home at 10am after going for a walk, play with my son. Then, when he went to bed a 7.30pm, I'd have two hour's sleep, before getting up at 10pm to start work."
Only rarely does Terry get any respite from her sleeplessness, and it requires a very particular setting.
She said: "It's absolutely crazy and weird, but the only time I can get a good sleep is on water. I can doze right off in a swimming pool, I've fallen asleep on a fishing boat trip and when we went on a honeymoon cruise I slept like a log.
"I don't know what it is about the water - maybe it's relaxing or it's akin to the rocking motion of a cradle. I've even fallen asleep in the bath before. I'm actually shocked whenever I have a good sleep."
Professor Colin Espie, of the Department of Psychological Medicine at the University of Glasgow and Director of the Glasgow Sleep Centre, who is leading the study, said: "Idiopathic insomnia is a life-long condition that has been a neglected area of research because no treatments have been found to be effective. It is thought to affect up to one per cent of the population
"Despite the differences between this type of insomnia and the adult-onset variety, patients with idiopathic insomnia are usually managed and treated by clinicians in the same way. This can mean that they are left to suffer the effects of this chronic condition throughout their lives with no effective assistance.
"This study will compare a number of psychological variables between the two types of insomnia and hopefully we will be able to suggest how possible psychological treatments could be developed and utilised in future.
"At the moment we know that cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) works very well for psychophysiological insomnia. We are hoping that we might be able to adapt CBT in some way so that it works also for idiopathic insomnia.
"Certainly there is a need to develop appropriate treatment interventions that are tailored for use with different types of insomnia and target patients' individual sleep difficulties. In order to achieve this we first need to develop a better understanding of how these insomnia subtypes differ."
Terry says she has tried not to let insomnia get in the way of her life and has even taken advantage of the fact she can spend longer awake than most people, but the older she gets, the more she craves a normal sleeping pattern.
She said: "I've had a fantastic life in so many ways. I've been lucky and taken every opportunity that's come my way, but now the insomnia is really holding me back. I'm sick of looking at my bedroom. My God, what I'd give for a good night's sleep!"
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July 15
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My 2.5L 2006 Jetta threw the P0480 code "Cooling Fan 1 Circuit Malfunction"
The coolant temperature never goes above 190 F. So I would presume the fan is working. I also hear the fan for about 20 seconds after I turn off the car.
Could it just be a malfunctioning relay?
Upon further investigation the "upper" drivers side fan is functioning and spinning insanely fast. The "lower" passenger side fan does not come on.
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UPDATE 2-McDonald's in U.S., Canada to use only cage-free eggs by 2025
(Adds analysis of cost after California move)
By Lisa Baertlein and Sruthi Ramakrishnan
Sept 9 (Reuters) - McDonald's Corp's 16,000 U.S. and Canadian restaurants will serve only eggs laid by cage-free chickens within 10 years, the company said on Wednesday.
McDonald's USA has been buying more than 13 million cage-free eggs annually since 2011. The long-awaited switch is happening as North American egg suppliers are slowly starting to rebuild flocks after the worst bird flu outbreak in U.S. history.
The move comes as McDonald's, the world's biggest restaurant chain, is preparing to serve breakfast all day at U.S. outlets in October. McDonald's USA, which is fighting sagging sales, made waves in March by announcing a two-year plan to phase out meat from chickens raised with antibiotics used to fight human infections.
McDonald's buys about 2 billion eggs annually for its U.S. restaurants and 120 million for Canada to serve breakfast items such as Egg McMuffin and Egg White Delight.
Fast-food rival Burger King already has committed to using only cage-free eggs by 2017. Other large companies such as Starbucks Corp, General Mills Inc, Nestle, Sodexo Inc and Aramark also are in the process of switching.
Groups such as the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), Mercy for Animals and World Animal Protection have successfully lobbied many companies to adopt animal welfare practices. Such groups also have won commitments from nearly 100 major companies to phase out so-called gestation crates, which are small cages for breeding sows.
Celebrities such as film star Ryan Gosling have teamed up with HSUS to pressure Costco Wholesale Corp to eliminate cage-confined chickens from the company's egg supply chain. HSUS said Costco has committed to going cage free, but has not set a timeline for its full transition. HSUS said Costco rival Wal-Mart Stores Inc also has not set a timeline. Continuación...


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Margate police have ruled a fire Wednesday evening on North Jefferson Avenue arson.
Fire Investigator's Ed Woltman and Chris Baumgartel of the Margate City Fire Department made the official ruling Friday and are now working together with the police department to determine who set the fire, according to a release.
The fire occurred at 6:24 p.m. and severely damaged a home. No details of the investigation were released and Chief Anthony Tabasso did not return a call seeking comment.
Anyone with information can contact the Margate police at 609-822-1151.


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Chicago just lost the bid to Rio for the 2016 Summer Olympics, but with so much to do and see, this is the last city on the planet that actually needs the games to be an attractive tourist destination. Think great shopping, Broadway shows, non-stop festivals, world class cuisine, and some of the best hotels in the United States to name just a few of the many reasons people visit Chicago.
Aside from the must-see tourist attractions in Chicago, there are a lot of events happening this fall that would make your visit even more enjoyable. During the month of October the city is featuring its local artists through Chicago Artists Month with more than 200 exhibitions.
The city is also known for its theater and this fall presents a wealth of theater productions to choose from. And don't forget, if you are in the city on a Sunday, make sure to take part in the Chicago tradition of bargains and bargaining with an international flavor at the Maxwell Street Market.
Minutes away from Michigan Avenue, the Magnificent Mile, the Museum of Contemporary Art and multiple trendy boutiques is the luxurious Sofitel Chicago Water Tower Hotel which sits as a sparkling prism in the heart of downtown.
Designed by the French Architect Jean-Paul Viguier, one of Europe's premier architects, the Sofitel Chicago Water Tower Hotel embraces modern design. Recently, this hotel was named one of "America's 150 Best Loved Buildings" by the American Institute of Architects (AIA).
Each of the 415 rooms and suites of this Chicago luxury hotel has placed an emphasis on comfort with a sleek design. Rooms are fitted with designer furnishings, beautifully spacious marble bathrooms, plush Frette robes, and extra comfy beds.
When it comes to cuisine, Chicago is known for its large number of regional specialties, and at the Sofitel Chicago Water Tower Hotel they make no acceptations. The hotel's brasserie, Café des Architectes, offers seasonal menus featuring unique French cuisine in a chic, vibrant atmosphere. Guests are sure to leave with an undoubtedly unforgettable dining experience.


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I ordered these gasses and was not expecting them to really be a hard plastic, not exactly happy with them, do to a hectic schedule I missed the 30 day window to return so I'm stuck with a product that I won't be using. A waste of money
- How did the color on site compare with the actual product? Not an exact match
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June 19, 2013
Shay J x Marino Maali x Sean Buck – Slide & Vibe
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The trio of Shay J, Marino Maali and Sean Buck link up for a feel-good track in "Slide & Vibe". We recently let loose of Sean Buck's Peter Tosh-inspired "Spiritual Conversion" record, in which we applauded for its overall enchanting musical atmosphere. We have a good feeling most of our followers are going to enjoy this offering, as well as the announcement that the Sunshine Southern Vibes compilation is coming soon.


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Okay guys a quick and hopefully easy question. The obvious and easiest answer will to get a bark or e collar on this one... I have a 8 mo old yellow lab that is doing fantastic in her training. One thing she does do that really gets under my skin and I need to correct before I go nuts is this...
When out actually hunting she goes nuts and barks at other people and dogs. I hate to be the guy out there yelling at the dog and being though as the jerk with an out of control dog. She does not do this when in the yard or at home to people she does not do this at the park/going for walks/training field. Do dikes and blinds really mess with them? Is she just out of her element and feeling uncomfortable and afraid? So far she has been out actually hunting 4 times so I can understand if she is afraid and naturally going into defense mode; however I still want to discourage the behavior.
Any suggestions? I have been trying to bribe her when I see people coming on the dike with a stick or "treat" to distract her but I feel that might be avoiding the problem and not solving it.
Thanks in advance, and I am sorry if you are one of the hunters she has gone berzerk over.


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2017 Mercedes CLA (facelift) – Review
Changes are so minor that it is perfect for a game of 'spot 5 differences'. "You got the CLA again? Has it been facelifted? What.
Next-gen Mercedes CLA to feature fastback profile – Report
Expected to arrive this decade. The Mercedes CLA was introduced in 2013 and received its mid-life update last year. Later this decade, Mercedes-Benz should launch.
2017 Mercedes CLA launched in India at INR 31.4 Lakhs
12th product from Mercedes India this year. Mercedes-Benz India has launched the 2017 Mercedes CLA (facelift) on November 30. It retains the outgoing model's variant.
2017 Mercedes CLA (facelift) to launch in India on November 30
Features subtle changes to the exterior and interior. Mercedes-Benz India has divulged that the 2017 Mercedes CLA (facelift) will launch for sale on November 30..
List of 9 compact sedans/sedans launching in India this year
Based on reports and confirmations from various manufacturers, here are nine compact sedans/sedans launching in India this year. 1. Fiat Linea 125S Reported to launch in.
26 cars debuting at the 2016 New York Auto Show – IAB Picks
The 2016 New York International Auto Show will open its gates for the press on March 23, while the public days are from March 25.
2016 Mercedes CLA (facelift) unveiled – IAB Report
Carries over most of the changes from the Mercedes A Class facelift. Mercedes-Benz has digitally unveiled the 2016 Mercedes CLA and 2016 Mercedes CLA Shooting.
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Finished in design polar silver magno exterior colour. At the 2016 Geneva Motor Show, Mercedes-Benz didn't present the facelifted Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake, but did.
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Has 25 liters more luggage space as compared to the sedan. Mercedes-Benz has showcased the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show..
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Will carryover the changes from the facelifted 2016 Mercedes A Class. Mercedes is prepping a facelift for the Mercedes CLA and CLA Shooting Brake, which.
Mercedes-Benz to expand Chakan plant with INR 2,000 crore investment – Report
Will boost capacity from 40,000 units to 80,000 units per year. A report on the ET Auto has revealed that Mercedes-Benz is about to invest.
Mercedes commences local assembly of CLA, GLA in Thailand – Report
The GLA- and CLA-Class will be assembled at the Thonburi assembly plant. Mercedes-Benz Thailand has commenced local assembly of the CLA- and GLA-Class which are categorized.
Mercedes India commences local assembly of CLA, GLA Petrol – IAB Report
Prices have been lowered and waiting periods are set to reduce. Mercedes-Benz India commenced local production of the CLA sedan at its Chakan plant today..
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text: It was blatantly obvious to Rob John that this house music thing would be with him for a long time to come. Since his first introduction to the underground scene at the tender age of 14 he was hooked to the point of no return. Hailing from the ghetto's of Blackpool, a popular seaside town in the Northwest of England once renowned by UK clubland but now more known for being somewhere to go for cheap music, cheap drinks and cheap girls he decided at the age of 21 to spread his wings and venture out into the big wide world. With stints in Chester, London, Manchester and now residing in Novi..Rob John's biography Rob John Musician


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INDIANAPOLIS, IND. - Led by a strong showing in the 200-yard butterfly, the North Carolina women's swimming team finished 12th in the NCAA Championships which concluded Saturday at the IUPUI Natatorium. Coach Rich DeSelm's squad earned its highest national finish since Carolina placed ninth at the 2001 NCAA meet.
"Today was a fantastic day of a great NCAA Championships for our women's team," said DeSelm. "Finishing 12th is huge step forward for our team and our program this year. Finishing in the Top 12 was a goal that our swimmers set for themselves at the beginning of the year. To accomplish that this season is a testament to what a great group they are and how well they got themselves prepared for the end of the season."
Four Tar Heels scored on the final day of the meet as Carolina ended the competition with 102 points for its 12th place finish. The point total was the highest for Carolina at the national meet since UNC scored 110 points while finishing 13th in 2002.
Carolina's top finishers Saturday were junior Cari Blalock, who was third in the 200-yard butterfly; junior Meredith Hoover, who was fourth in the 200-yard butterfly; senior Katie Nolan, who was 10th in the 200-yard butterfly; and senior Jackie Rudolph, who was 14th in the 1650-yard freestyle.
"It's always great to have seniors leading your team and our two seniors at this meet, Jackie Rudolph and Katie Nolan, were not only able to score points and do lifetime best times in their senior years but they were also great examples to all of our other team members that careers can progress in a positive fashion over the course of four years," DeSelm said.
The Tar Heels started out the evening strong with senior Jackie Rudolph placing 14th in the 1650-yard freestyle with a career best time of 16:09.22. She took more than five seconds off her previous career best time of 16:14.49 set at last month's ACC Championships. Rudolph was the 29th seed in a field of 43 swimmers and therefore swam in one of the afternoon heats as only the top eight seeds swim in the finals session at night. She ended up improving 14 spots on her seeded place and also had a 1000-yard split that was also her career best.
"This afternoon, in the heats of the mile, senior Jackie Rudolph, competing in her first NCAA meet as a senior, swam a great 1650," said DeSelm. "At the 1000-yard mark she was five seconds ahead her lifetime best split and then ended up crushing her best time in the mile, going under 16:10. Then, we waited and watched as all the other heats were completed. She ended up scoring in 14th place and making All-America. It was just a fantastic finish to a fabulously improved career for her."
Rudolph's time in the 1650-yard freestyle moves her into fourth place on Carolina's all-time depth chart behind only Stephanie Peacock, Whitney Sprague and Katura Harvey.
Carolina swimmers went on to finish third, fourth and 10th in the 200-yard butterfly, adding 38 points to the UNC team total and allowing the squad to eclipse the 100-point mark. It also helped the Tar Heels secure the highest finish of any Atlantic Coast Conference team.
Junior Cari Blalock was UNC's top finisher in the event in third place at 1:54.65, just edging teammate Meredith Hoover, who was in fourth place at 1:54.65. Swimming in the consolation final, senior Katie Nolan captured 10th place in 1:55.23.
Blalock's time in the finals was .02 of a second faster than her career best done at last month's ACC Championships. In the preliminaries of the event, Hoover established an ACC record by going 1:54.47. The previous conference mark was 1:54.59 set by Virginia's Megan Evo on February 21, 2009. Hoover had gone 1:55.29 at the ACC meet last month for her previous career best time. Altogether she dropped almost four seconds this year off her personal best of 1:58.17 heading into the season. Nolan's time of 1:55.23 was a significant drop off her career best of 1:56.99 at December's Ohio State Invitational. It was also a drop of 3.05 seconds off her best time since the beginning of the season.
Hoover, Blalock and Nolan now rank 1-2-3 on Carolina's all-time depth chart in the event. Blalock also ended up earning first-team All-America honors in all three events she swam in - the 200-yard individual medley, the 400-yard individual medley and the 200-yard butterfly.
"The 200 fly was a huge event for us at conference level and today was another great day in the 200 fly for UNC," said DeSelm. "Meredith Hoover broke the ACC record this morning as we had three great swims in the preliminaries. In the evening, Katie Nolan looked fantastic in consolation final. She took it out great and went another career best going 1:55.23, dropping .98 from the morning and scoring big points with a 10th-place finish. In the championship finals, our two swimmers - Cari Blalock and Meredith Hoover - had almost identical splits with Cari taking third and Meredith fourth. They produced two spectacular swims and it was great to see them on the podium together."
Other swimmers competing on Saturday in the preliminaries with their times and finishes:
200-Yard Backstroke
Annie Harrison, 25th, 1:55.05
Carly Smith, 44th, 1:57.16
100-Yard Freestyle
Danielle Siverling, 33rd, 49.20
Lauren Earp, 37th, 49.48
Hannah Lincoln, 58th, 50.13
200-Yard Butterfly
Meredith Hoover, 4th, 1:54.47
Cari Blalock, 5th, 1:54.75
Katie Nolan, 13th, 1:56.21
Emma Nunn, 22nd, 1:57.69
400-Yard Freestyle Relay17th Place, 3:17.91, Danielle Siverling (49.80), Lauren Earp (49.20), Hannah Lincoln (49.44), Ally Hardesty (49.47)


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INDIANA: Clubs serve a variety of interests
Indiana Area Senior High School kicked the school year into full gear this past week when students signed up for this year's club offerings. The senior high has about 49 clubs altogether, including eight new clubs this year. Clubs run on an A and B club system that alternates each Friday, allowing each student to participate in two clubs if they choose to do so.
The club program is one of the most cherished and successful student activities at the senior high, and each year nearly every student finds some club that is aligned with one of their interests or hobbies. What follows is a sampling of some of the school's most popular club offerings.
One of the most popular clubs at IHS is Key Club. The adviser of Key Club is Devon Duffy. Some of the club's up-coming events are Powder-Puff Football, Battle of the Classes, Fright Fest, Trick or Treat for Unicef and the Mr. IHS pageant. Ms. Duffy and the entire Key Club are excited to kick-start what will be an awesome year with many fun activities. Students involved in this club are never short on projects or activities to get involved in, and students always have fun along the way.
Future Business Leaders of America is also a popular club at the high school. Advisers for this club are Brian Schreyer, Pam Distefano and Eric Brocious.
FBLA will be participating in events such as regional and state leadership conferences, a field trip to Pittsburgh to AROA Businesses, planning the yearly Tinsel Ball, holding an event to raise money for the American Trauma Society, and partnering with the IHS cheerleaders to help with the pink-out football game.
One club that is an absolute gamer is the Handball Club. The experienced adviser is Mike Rieg. This year Handball Club will be having a singles, and possibly even a doubles, tournament. Handball Club members are also hoping to have members play at the Hadley Union Building over at Indiana University of Pennsylvania and try build interest in the game outside of school.
Student Government Association is led by Michael Bertig and Genna Chilson. Students must go through an application process to be a part of the club. SGA is busy during the school year with responsibilities such as overseeing the club's program, organizing homecoming activities, the Teddy Bear Fund Drive, prom and highway cleanup projects.
Finally, another popular club of the high school is Dramatics Club led by Gretchen Barbor. Currently the club is assisting with the four shows that the high school produces throughout the year and, in particular, the fall production of Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream." Members of the Drama Club have the option of becoming part of the International Thespian Society Troupe 7525, which is a theater honorary society.
Also, the Drama Club participates in "Trick-or-treat so kids can eat," which is when they go around on Halloween and collect nonperishable food for our local food banks. This project started in 2010 and has collected thousands of items for in-need families in the Indiana area.
Senior Olivia Kimmel, an active member said, "Over the years Drama Club has helped our school productions immensely, and I am proud to be a member."
Good luck to all students this year in their clubs, and to all clubs in meeting their goals.


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By Monica Raymunt
BERLIN (Reuters) - A German pensioner's decision to let experts check his art trove for Nazi-looted treasures contrasts sharply with the approach of some museums that may hold works stolen from Holocaust victims, a former minister said on Tuesday.
Over 2,000 German museums hold works created before 1945 and acquired after the Nazis came to power in 1933, according to the Institute for Museum Research in Berlin. Some of them could have been looted or extorted from Jewish owners by the Nazis.
But only 285 museums, or less than five percent, have researched the ownership history of such works.
"It's not as if museums haven't been doing anything, but because of budget issues, they haven't done as much as they could have," Michael Naumann, a former German culture minister, told Reuters on Tuesday.
Elderly recluse Cornelius Gurlitt, whose hoard of some 1,400 art works was discovered in February 2012 in his Munich flat and confiscated by authorities in a tax probe, agreed on Monday to allow a task force of art experts to study the collection.
In exchange for his cooperation Gurlitt, whose art dealer father took orders from Adolf Hitler to buy and sell so-called 'degenerate art' to fund Nazi activities, will get back those works whose provenance is not in doubt.
Gurlitt also agreed to waive Germany's 30-year statute of limitations, under which he could be considered the legal owner of the paintings.
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Website ranks most influential tweeters
By Patricia Reaney
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Actor Ashton Kutcher has more than 5 million and when singer John Mayer closed his account his devotees numbered 3.7 million but having a huge following on Twitter is no guarantee of being influential.
Researchers at Northwestern University said with new technology they can sift through the tens of millions of tweets sent each day on the microblogging website to pinpoint the most influential people on the hot topic of the day.
And it may not be the celebrity with the most followers.
"People think that just because you have a huge number of followers you may potentially be an influencer, and that is not the case," said Professor Alok Choudhary, the chair of the electrical engineering and computer science department at Northwestern University in Illinois.
Sports star LeBron James, for example, may influence people when he tweets about basketball but he does not have as much clout if he voices his ideas about the appointment of a new Supreme Court justice, according to Choudhary.
"The idea was how do we determine what are the important tweets and who are the people who really influence others in real time," he explained in an interview.
Using massive dating mining of texts, network analysis and real-time response measures Choudhary and Ramanathan Narayanan, a graduate student at the university, developed a website to rank the most influential tweeters on a topic.
The site, www.pulseofthetweeters.com, resulted from Narayanan's thesis project. Continued...


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Stepping out for a relaxing afternoon, Joshua Jackson and Diane Kruger headed out for a mid-morning brunch and shopping session in Los Feliz, CA on Sunday (July 29).
The Hollywood pair donned ensembles as the 36-year-old beauty sported a white dress and tan shoes while her 34-year-old beau sported a white shirt and khaki pants as the two were seen leaving Gelson's market.
Enjoying a romantic night out, Diane Kruger and Joshua Jackson headed over to Katsuya for a sushi dinner in Hollywood, California on Thursday (July 26).
The "National Treasure" actress looked cute as a button in pink skinny jeans and an animal print top as she made her way out of the restaurant alongside her "Fringe" boyfriend, who donned grey pants and a light blue button-up.
Stepping out to celebrate her latest film, Diane Kruger was spotted at the New York City screening of "Farewell My Queen" with her boyfriend Joshua Jackson on Monday evening (July 9).
The blonde bombshell looked stunning in a silver floor length gown while her beau looked dapper in a charcoal and black ensemble as they posed for photos with friends at MOMA.
Always one of the biggest draws, the stars were out in full force to the Chanel Haute-Couture Show as part of Paris Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2012/13 at Grand Palais in Paris, France on Wednesday (July 3).
Donating a full day of their precious time in the name of charity, a handful of Hollywood's stars joined forces for second running of "THE 24 HOUR PLAYS" in Santa Monica, California this weekend.
Looking happy to be arriving back in LaLa land, Joshua Jackson and Diane Kruger were seen making their way through LAX Airport on Friday (June 1).
The longtime couple looked fashionable as they both sported their flip flops and sunnies while giving the awaiting shutterbugs a smile.
Putting on an intimate display of affection, Diane Kruger and Joshua Jackson were spotted at the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, France on Thursday (May 31).
In bright pink Converse shoes, the "National Treasure" actress enjoyed the tournament with her "Dawson's Creek" stud and shared laughs and kisses between rallies in their box seats,
Bringing an end to the French Riviera festivities amidst thunder, lightning and heavy rain, the Closing Ceremony of the 65th Annual Cannes Film Festival took place on Sunday evening (May 27).


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Flares, long hair and a truly embarrassing band from Edinburgh are back in fashion.
Dominic Sandbrook's BBC programme on the 1970s was a great success a few months ago. And now David Miliband is saying that Britain is heading back to the decade of the winter of discontent.
In a speech on Tuesday night the former foreign secretary said Britain has not seen anything like the current economic crisis since the 1970s. This has created what he calls a political volatility which means the next election is "up for grabs".
Miliband offers his most enthusiastic endorsement of his brother as he declares that Labour "can" win the next election and his brother "can" make it to No 10. This is partly down to Ed Miliband's growing success but also the lessons of the 1970s – that a period of uncertainty can lead to a rapid change of governments.
Nick Robinson, the political editor of the BBC, was one of the first people in recent months to say that Britain may be heading back to the decade of the Bay City Rollers. During the BBC's marathon coverage of the local elections last month, Robinson said that Britain may be moving away from the 1980s, 1990s and the noughties, which experienced long periods of government by one party, to the 1970s when governments chopped and changed.
In his speech on Tuesday night – Ministers and Politics in a Time of Crisis – hosted by John Bercow in his official Westminster residence, Miliband expanded this argument as he says there are four lessons from the 1970s:
• Politics is more uncertain. Miliband said:
Younger listeners may not know this, but governments can actually lose elections before they win three in a row. In the 1970s there were four prime ministers and five governments in nine years. For me and my party, this is great news. In 2015 Labour can win the general election and Ed can be in Downing Street.
• Domestic economics and international politics are "interwoven". Miliband said:
The prime minister says that we are moving into a world of flexible networks not rigid blocs. He does not wish the EU ill, but he doesn't see it as central to the future of our country. I disagree. We live in a global village, but that village is made up of different neighbourhoods. And a country weak in its neighbourhood is going to be weak globally. That is the danger we face at the moment.
• Economic stress spills into social and industrial disorder when politics leaves a vacuum. Miliband said:
I don't say last year's riots were caused because not enough people were listening to Today in Parliament. I do say that a lesson of the 1970s is that people take power into their hands when they feel there is a political vacuum at the top. This is a point to which I will return.
• Crises can bring "radical ideas from the margins to the mainstream". Miliband said:
The two economic crises of the 20th century were the parents of dramatic changes in the political centre of gravity in western economies. The 1930s spawned welfare capitalism – a new social contract in which full employment paid for public services and welfare benefits.
And like it or loathe it, the mix of monetarism, deregulation, privatisation did emerge from the 1970s and define the 1980s. These were serious new ideas. By contrast the SDP split from Labour had profound political implications – but in terms of ideas it felt less like a break with the past than, in the late Ralf Dahrendorf's telling phrase, "a better yesterday". This it seems to me to be the danger for the Tory right today – dreaming of the things that Mrs Thatcher failed to do, when economy and society have moved on.
Miliband said he remembers the 1970s well. The parallel will be completed if the Bay City Rollers return:
I was brought up in Leeds in the 1970s and remember Bruce Forsyth dominating the Saturday night schedules. There was even a drought. All we need is a comeback tour by the Bay City Rollers and the circle will be complete.
He left out one fact about his life in Leeds. The future foreign secretary was dreadful in goal at school.


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What we don't hear about are the specifics:
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- How can you trust people you have never met before to work on a project? What helps you build that trust?
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They started this thing called The Taite Music Prize. It's named after the great Kiwi music journalist Dylan Taite.
The Taite Music Prize is in its third year. In 2010 the winner was Lawrence Arabia's Chant Darling. Last year the winner was Ladi 6's The Liberation Of...
Its aim is to be like The Mercury Prize - and other international prizes that are awarded for artistic merit; rewarding a collection of music for being good, not for sales, Facebook-likes and so on.
This year the finalists have been chosen. There are seven.
Andrew Keoghan, Arctic Tales Divide
Beastwars, Beastwars
David Dallas, The Rose Tint
She's So Rad, In Circles
The Bats, Free All the Monsters
Tiny Ruins, Some Were Meant for the Sea
Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Unknown Mortal Orchestra
You can read more about the award here - including the names of the judges for this year. Music magazine and website editors, radio people, the usual suspects.
The winner will be announced on April 20 at a thing somewhere in Auckland. That's also on the link. And PPNZ Music Licensing stumps up with the price, $10,000 in cash-money. A good score.
Almost remarkably the seven finalists were whittled down from an absurd list of about 80 entrants. Did you know we had that many people releasing music last year and so sure that what they were doing was decent? On the one hand we can say that the industry is healthy and all that usual empty-gesture carry-on or we can be deeply troubled that a bunch of people hacking about releasing terrible rubbish think that it's good enough to score some free coin.
Anyway, it's down to seven now. And it's down to some judges. Some experts will make the call.
But I thought that before they got to have their say we could all have a punt - make our selection as it were. Let's pick the best of the bunch as we see it.
Well Andrew Keoghan's album is out for me. I thought it was a ghastly thing. People seemed to get right behind this fellow and fell in love with his finger-plucking violin styles. I would rather go directly to the source (Andrew Bird). And I think this album is artistically bankrupt.
Beastwars - well I gave you my thoughts on the album and the band here last year. And I've continued to enjoy the album. I like that this band has built its reputation the old-fashioned way, word of mouth, playing gigs, releasing an album that delivered on the back of the hype. I see them as having a good chance.
David Dallas is worthy. He deserves the win for releasing an impressive album; for doing it in a bold way too. The Rose Tint was given away free - released later as a "deluxe edition" CD (with extra tracks). He has had success touring in America, licensed a track for use with WWE and built on his reputation. I interviewed David Dallas a couple of years ago. I found him to be great to speak with, intelligent, passionate, aware. I wasn't that keen on his debut solo album - it was nice but not great. The Rose Tint is a different story.
She's So Rad is okay. But it's really nothing new or exciting. It's a no from me. Feels like something that's slipped in by being part of the Auckland scenesters. Typical. I'm sure a friend or two on the judging panel will give it the nudge.
The Bats are a decent band and I like the new album but I'm just not feeling it as being the best within this list. A solid effort, B+ probably. But I don't think it's any great surprise that a decent band delivered a decent album again. That's consistency. But it's not a prizewinner for me. I'd not be disappointed if they won but I wouldn't give the album my prime vote if I was a judge for this caper.
Tiny Ruins - nice voice. And if I don't have any Jolie Holland handy then I will listen to this. Sure. But it's not a prizewinner. At least I hope not. Similar feelings toward this as with The Bats. Nice enough album, good job done. But nothing above and beyond.
Unknown Mortal Orchestra played a pretty sweet gig before Christmas. But as I said here, this is not a Kiwi band. There is a Kiwi in the band. But he took the money from an American label - and all the press-kudos that came with that. Then called in with his New Zealand address when it was video-funding time. Our desperate-to-appear-hip and tragically clueless funding body - The Joke That Is NZ On Air - decided that UMO should definitely get some money. Why? Because a NZ On Air logo would look great flashing up on a video that might get looked at online by some of the band's American fans, that's why. It could go in the next report that we all pay for.
So it's a no to Unknown Mortal Orchestra for me. I enjoyed the album, liked seeing the band live but I don't feel they fit the criteria. I would not be disappointed if Tiny Ruins or The Bats won the award - their albums are certainly not terrible. She's So Rad - well, it's a no from me. Don't hate the album but don't see or hear anything special (i.e. award-winning) in it. If Andrew Keoghan wins I'm calling for a riot. Plain and simple.
So it's down to Beastwars and David Dallas. Both are worthy, for my money. I would really like to see either of these acts win. I like that both acts are very different. But they've built their reputation and fan-base the same way: hard work, clever marketing, strong presence. And decent music, the crucial factor in the end.
I'd like to see Beastwars win because the metal/hard-rock genres are blatantly uncool. Particularly when it comes to awards. Good on them for standing proud, doing the job and bringing the noise.
I'd like to see David Dallas win because I think he's a class act. I also think we have some really terrible hip-hop in New Zealand masquerading as the real thing. It would be nice to see the real thing celebrated for what it is and what it is worth.
But I shouldn't sit on the fence - so my call is Beastwars, because I think that would be the biggest surprise. Well, the biggest pleasant surprise.
What's your call? Who do you think will win? And who do you want to win? And what do you think of the lineup; are these the best seven albums/artists for us to be honouring in 2012? Who do you think was unlucky for not making it as a finalist?
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Thanks for the above Simon...can I also add that the event is put on by Independent Music New Zealand (and also PPNZ). IMNZ is an organisation representing the interests of NZ owned Independent record labels, self releasing artists and distributors. We have around 80 member labels, - ranging from self released local artists to larger distributors/labels. You can read more about IMNZ, the Taite and the events generous sponsors over here http://www.indies.co.nz/taite-music-prize.html
Beastwars, Beastwars, Beastwars, Beastwars! I saw them on Saturday and was blown away. Super amazing. That being said, however, I've never heard any of the other nominees' offerings - live or otherwise - except for some old Bats albums.
Metal for the win :)
Personally I wouldn't object if Beast Wars or David Dallas won the award. Those would be my top two choices. They both deserve it. David Dallas's star is on the rise, so maybe Beast Wars would be a more worthy recipient, if only because this would probably give them a little more exposure.
Musically, I think UMO have the most interesting and musically diverse album. It wouldn't surprise me if they won the award. Good luck to them.
I Actually agree with you , David Dallas deserves to win . He should of won stuff at the Vodafone music awards; but everybody knows the music awards awards are a Rianz coup .. The Rose Tints is the best local album of the last two years .. Also, I disagree with what you said about U.M.O , It has a kiwi in the band he writes all the songs , why shouldnt he get funding, hes paid his dues in N.Z...
I'm more interested in next year's award which will undoubtedly go to The Stereo Bus and their as-yet unreleased masterpiece, assuming it is released within the qualification period. c'mon Yetton - get it out!
I have been here in nz for 7 years and I can honestly say that the music here is about 20 years behind the times.
Nothing here has any musical merit. If you would like to argue the point please tell me who has made a dent in the international market ( that isn't a comedy duo).
nz- if you spent more time perfecting the craft rather than hanging out in silly auckland bars, high fiving each other, you may make something with some artistic merit
My vote is definitely for Beastwars, although UMO is the only other album of these I've actually listened to...
"Nothing here has any musical merit. If you would like to argue the point please tell me who has made a dent in the international market ( that isn't a comedy duo)."
Why don't you prove that putting a "dent in the international market" is evidence of musical merit. Actually, why don't you also explain what you mean by "international market." Clearly Sven is the go to guy when it comes to what's happening everywhere in the world as far as good music goes. Sven is everywhere at once, speaks a 1000 languages, and has an in depth of of the musical cultures of the world.
Which leads me to my next question, Sven: what music will NZ musicians be playing in 7 years time?
Sven #6 - well, we don't hear much Russian music here either. Not even the odd Russian comedy duo (except of course for the Putin/Medvedev double act).
Nice work Rich #8, all hail the mighty Sven.
I'm leaning towards David Dallas as my pick. I got this album ages ago and it's a cut above a lot of other local hip hop. Beastwars - okay with in small doses and think as they continue to develop they will pick up more fans, but not yet a Taite Prize winner.
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