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Ted Cruz's Aggressive Campaigning Could Hurt Him With Crucial Iowa Voters
Eventually, even the most gleeful child learns that there is such a thing as too much ice cream when the carton is empty and all that's left is the toothache. Might conservative Iowa Republicans, a demographic that plays an outsize role in the presidential nominating process, ever feel the same way about Ted Cruz?
The Texas senator has been in office for less than a year and has already become a national figure and a frontrunner not just in the 2016 Iowa caucuses but eventually to receive the GOP nomination as well. Indeed, according to prominent Iowa conservative leader Bob Vander Plaats, Cruz would win the Iowa caucuses "going away" if they were held today. His problem is that they still are two years away, plenty of time for even those conservatives most excited by Cruz to tire of the Texas senator.
Cruz's 21-hour anti-Obamacare speech on the Senate floor on the eve of October's government shutdown established him as a national figure, but his star had been rising before that. It was Cruz's performance in the 2012 Texas Senate primary, when he won as an underdog Tea Party candidate, that gained him prominence in the Republican Party. Cruz combined Hispanic heritage (his father was born in Cuba) with unimpeachable conservative credentials and a sterling legal record as Texas's solicitor general, arguing nine cases before the Supreme Court and drawing comparisons to a fellow Harvard Law graduate, Barack Obama.
The Obama comparisons ended once Cruz took office. As a junior senator, Cruz has aggressively courted national media coverage to promote his causes, a strategy counter to the one President Obama used when he first entered Congress. According to Tommy Vietor, a former Obama Senate press aide who later worked for Obama both on his 2008 campaign and in the White House, the then-Illinois senator "basically declined every national press interview for nine months once he took office." It was the same approach taken by Hillary Clinton when she was elected in 2000: "Keep your head down, focus on your work, and don't look like you're a show horse."
In Vietor's opinion, "when you're an elected official and out doing every possible interview and on cable news, it diminishes you and makes people wonder why you aren't spending more time doing your actual job." As senator, Obama also took pains to avoid the appearance of even considering a presidential campaign and only visited Iowa twice before beginning his presidential campaign, both times while campaigning for fellow Democrats in the runup to the 2006 midterm elections.
By contrast, some grassroots Iowa Republicans say Cruz has hit just the right notes. Jamie Johnson, a member of the Republican Party of Iowa's state central committee, said Cruz's approach to the Hawkeye State has been "just right." He noted that the Texas senator has made three trips to Iowa, each for a high-profile event, and that he likely won't be back in the Midwest until next spring. Craig Robinson, a former party operative and editor of the Iowa Republican, voiced a bit more skepticism. While he acknowledged that Cruz has been in the state "a lot," his criticism is not so much that the Texas senator is spending too much time in Iowa but that he has been concentrating on the wrong parts of the state. Cruz has been "been Des Moines-focused," Robinson said. "It would be a bigger deal to me if he went to Dubuque or Davenport. That would be more interesting, rather than repeating" his trips to metro Des Moines.
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Health mag shames tutu-wearing cancer patient
(NEWSER) – SELF magazine has apologized over its offensive write-up about a San Diego woman with cancer. Monika Allen was thrilled when SELF asked to use a picture of her in a tutu running in the Los Angeles Marathon. That is, until she saw the article. It appeared in a segment titled "The BS Meter," and its caption made fun of the "tutu epidemic," calling tutus "lame." But Allen, who sells tutus to runners and donates the money to the Girls on the Run charity, was running the LA Marathon while in the middle of chemotherapy for brain cancer and says she wears tutus while running for motivation. SELF apologized after it was hit with quite a bit of backlash. Newsy reports:

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PHOTOS: Which stars didn't get the Grammy memo?
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The internet was buzzing earlier this week when TMZ got their hands on a memo from CBS warning celebrities to keep themselves covered at this year's Grammy Awards.
PHOTOS: 2013 Grammy Red Carpet
A few highlights from the e-mail:
"Please be sure that buttocks and female breasts are adequately covered... Please avoid exposing bare fleshy under curves of the buttocks and buttock crack... Bare sides or under curvature of the breasts is also problematic. Please avoid sheer see-through clothing that could possibly expose female breast nipples... Please be sure the genital region is adequately covered so that there is no visible 'puffy' bare skin exposure."
The memo became fodder for online and even red carpet jokes, and while most celebs seemed to adhere, a few ladies disregarded the note entirely. Check out exhibits A, B and C below - namely Kimbra, Kelly Rowland and the woman who perhaps inspired the memo, Jennifer Lopez.
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About NE Georgia Swap Meet
The NE Georgia Swap Meet's 2012 Season kicks off this Saturday, March 3, at the Atlanta Dragway in Commerce, Georgia!
We're proud to (finally) officially announce that the NE Georgia Swap Meet has moved to the Atlanta Dragway. We expect this to be a great boost for our show. We'll be inside the main gates, in the paved pit area of the complex—flat, hard, clean surface for vendors to set up on, no hills for spectators to walk up and down, and no muddy ground or grass clippings.
Besides the better physical venue for the show, the track runs a consistent weekly race program, and will have racers arriving around noon on most of the Saturdays we will be doing our show—this will translate directly to more spectator traffic for our vendors.
The management of Atlanta Dragway is enthusiastic about our show moving to their facility, and will help us grow by actively promoting our event to their racers and spectators.
Vendor set-up is 7am, gates open to the public at 8:30.
Vendor spaces are $20 for all the space you need.
Spectator entry is $5.
Spectators and vendors will enter the racer's gate, to the left at the end of the main driveway into the property.
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I-85 to Exit 149—Banks Crossing/Hwy 441.
Turn NORTH (or West) onto Highway 441.
LEFT at SECOND stoplight, onto Steven B. Tanger Blvd.
First RIGHT (before Applebee's) onto East Ridegway Road.
The main entrance is on the RIGHT.
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Show Dates for 2012
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Secret Service to celebrate diversity with 'Unity Day'
The Secret Service will be observing "Unity Day," an event to promote inclusion and cultural awareness, next week.
According to Secret Service spokesman Edwin Donovan, "Unity Day" is about promoting harmony and recognizing various ethnic groups' contributions within the agency.
"Unity Day is an event comprised of various observances and activities designed to enhance cross-cultural awareness, and to encourage and promote interaction, inclusion, understanding, teamwork, harmony, pride and mutual respect within the Secret Service workforce," Donovan wrote in an emailed statement to TheDC.
"The Secret Service has deemed it important and necessary to pay homage to the contributions and accomplishments that various ethnic groups, other cultures, and people with disabilities have made to the American culture," he added.
Donovan declined to elaborate on what kinds of observances and activities the agency will hold.
The Secret Service is slated to observe "Unity Day" on July 26, Miami Secret Service Bureau Chief Paula Reid confirmed.
"We are participating in Unity Day, but this will be an offshoot from what is being managed by our headquarters in Washington, D.C. There are people across our agency who are doing it, but it is being steered by the Office of Equal Employment in Washington, D.C," she explained to The Daily Caller.
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Kip Moore unveils dates for headlining tour
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Kip Moore is still hitting the road next month. But instead of opening shows for Lady Antebellum, he'll be playing his own headlining dates.
The country singer will launch his "Burn The Whole World Down Tour" with a show in Jacksonville, Florida on November 15th.
Kip says he named the trek after a song he's working on for his next album. He adds that he'll be including some of his new material in his sets. Moore explains that "the best way to test out new songs is always to play them live for the fans," and he's looking forward to getting their feedback.
Select shows will also feature Drake White and Joey Hyde as openers.
Moore will also tour with Lady Antebellum. But Lady A's trek, which was originally scheduled to begin in November, has been pushed back to January.
Kip Moore's "Burn The Whole World Down Tour" Dates
November 15 - Jacksonville, Florida, at Mavericks Rock N' Honky Tonk
November 16 - Tampa, Florida, at The Dallas Bull
November 21 - New Orleans, Louisiana, at the Civic Theater
November 22 - Baton Rouge, Louisiana, at the Texas Club
November 23 - Mobile, Alabama, at the Soul Kitchen Music Hall
December 4 - Oxford, Ohio, at the Brick Street Bar
December 6 - Sioux Falls, South Dakota, at The District
December 7 - Madison, Wisconsin, at the Orpheum Theatre
December 12 - Indianapolis, Indiana, at the Egyptian Room
December 13 - Detroit, Michigan, at The Fillmore
December 14 - Cleveland, Ohio, at the House of Blues
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Ben Affleck To Play Batman In "Man Of Steel" Sequel
Ben Affleck is the new Batman. "The Hollywood Reporter" says the "Argo" star will join Henry Cavill in the upcoming "Man of Steel" sequel, which will see Superman and Batman on the big screen for the first time. Warner Brothers announced the cast addition Thursday. Zack Snyder, who guided Cavill through his Superman role in "Man Of Steel," will also direct the sequel. The new movie is on track for release in 2015.
The Affleck announcement ends speculation about who would don the cowl and cape for the "Man Of Steel" sequel after Christian Bale retired from the role following the last trio of Batman films. The Batman role will mark Affleck's third time in a superhero outfit. He played Daredevil in the 2003 film of the same name and 1950s TV Superman George Reeves in the 2006 movie "Hollywoodland."


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They didn't hear their names this weekend, but Jabari Arthur (Chiefs), Davanzo Tate (Jets) Nate Robinson (Giants) and Kris Kasparek (Dolphins) will get a shot at the NFL.
Each signed free agent contracts.
Kasparek is excited about his opportunity with Bill Parcels.
Women's basketball
Tom Gaffney wrote an interesting story about the five Zips whom Jodi Kest dismissed for violating team rules.
Mack Rhoades supports the decision, which led to three starters, including Sarah Tokodi, being dismissed. Tokodi's dismissal comes as a surprise because she seemed like an ideal, good-character player for a rebuilding program.
Reggie Corner is going to Buffalo as the Bills' fourth-round pick, No. 114 overall.
The aptly named cornerback is the fourth Akron player in as many years to be selected in the fourth round or better.
The Bills also chose a cornerback with the 11th overall pick in Leodis McKelvin from Troy.
Although Kris Kasparek, Davanzo Tate, Mike Schepp and Jabari Arthur did not get drafted, each will probably get an invitation to camp.
MACReportOnline.com discussed the draft potential for eight MAC players.
Two are Zips: Kris Kasparek and Nate Robinson. Kasparek is sliding down to offensive tackle, where he has more professional upside. Robinson has the NFL body, but his work ethic is iffy. Both could go in the sixth or seventh rounds.
Other Akron players to watch on Saturday include Jabari Arthur, Reggie Corner, Davanzo Tate and Mike Schepp.
It may be a long shot, but Jabari Arthur, Reggie Corner and Davanzo Tate are trying to give Akron its third player selected in the NFL Draft in as many years. Some publications believe it's more likely that you might think.
That first story comes from the Buchtelite, as does this story about the rally to save Manny's Pub. The owner, Manny Nemer, claims his bar is "staying right here" and that $1.04 million is not enough to relocate. Make your own conclusions this time. I'm sick of getting nasty text messages about what I write.
Men's basketball
Zip Watcher, a moderator at ZipsNation.org, has a great idea.
He suggests the AK-Rowdies support Zeke Marshall, who will be in town for the King James Shooting Stars Classic this weekend.
Marshall is the best player Keith Dambrot has ever pursued. He is the No. 61 player in the nation, according to Scout.com.
Departing Zips seniors Mike Schepp and Reggie Corner have visited Berea for private workouts with the Browns, according to Dan Kadar.
Harry Jackson, the owner of the Odd Corner and Akron alumnus, decided that he will bequeath his $2 million estate to Kent State because Akron is closing his business for the new stadium.
Jackson's money will go to the gays, lesbians, etc. at Kent State. Originally he planned for that money to go to the "alternative lifestyle" students at Akron.
Meanwhile, Manny Nemer is staging a march from his business Manny's Pub to the Student Union on Friday afternoon. This is to "raise awareness" for small business owners. Oh, and the march members will finish up their civic duty with a bunch of booze at Manny's, so certainly some profits are to be had.
With all due respect for Nemer, who is the definition of the American dream, and Jackson, who put away quite a stash from his small tobacco paraphernalia shop, this batch of sour grapes is pathetic.
The framers of our nation foresaw the need to take a private business or home for the public benefit. They had sympathy for these private business owners by requiring the government to pay just compensation.
We all know how this will end. If Jackson wants to take it out on Akron students, that's his perogative. Personally, I won't mind seeing that kind of money spent at Kent State anyhow. I also have skepticism that 1) he really intended to give the money to Akron and 2) he really changed his decision. (Your will is not final until you die.)
As far as Nemer goes, the university is offering him whiskey barrels of cash ($1.05 million). He has plenty to re-establish his bar -- which he intended to renovate anyhow. Jackson also got a sweetheart deal with the university setting him up with another spot on the other side of Exchange Street. Akron students would be justified in boycotting him.
This will all work out for everyone. Bitterness helps no one.
Dave Ruthenberg at MACReportOnline.com compiled blurbs about each team's spring.
Take a look. I wrote the Akron part.
Also, here is another link to Dan Kadar's Browns blog.
The Buchtelite's Adam Ferrise wrote about Jermaine Reid's first year in the Canadian Football League.
Reid got hurt last season, but he hopes his next year in "America Jr." will be more productive, maybe even catching the eyes of NFL scouts.
Speaking of the Buchtelite, props to Vincent Dorsey, who recently won his second John S. Knight Scholarship. It's good to see Akron pumping out solid writers like Ferrise and Dorsey, even though the university lacks a journalism school.
And while we're talking about Buchtelite people (or former ones), here is the link to Dan Kadar's Browns blog.
As J.D. Brookhart and Co. travel the country in search of new Zips, expect the amount of scholarship offerees to increase.
Now that basketball season and football spring practices are over, there isn't much Zips news to pass along.
It comes at a convenient time for me because school is getting really hectic. I still look for news every day and keep my ears open.
Oh, and congrats to Roo Fan for winning the Ohio.com Bracket Challenge. Danny K's Picky Picks and Zipper10 rounded out the top three.
Speaking of Danny K, aka Dan Kadar, he has a Cleveland Browns blog on Ohio.com. I can't find the link this moment, but once I do, I'll post it.
Men's basketball
Kent State will tap current assistant Geno Ford to become its next head coach, the Associated Press reports.
As a former diminutive shooting guard at Ohio University, Ford knows the MAC. He will have plenty of talent next season, which should alleviate the acclimation process.
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Gators advance to Final Four; Wisconsin wins in OT thriller
Final Score: Florida 62, Dayton 52
Memphis, TN (SportsNetwork.com) - For the fourth time under head coach Billy Donovan, Florida is headed to the Final Four.
SEC Player of the Year Scottie Wilbekin scored a game-high 23 points to lead the Gators to a 62-52 win over Dayton on Saturday in the South Regional final at FedExForum.
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Top-seeded Florida (36-2), the first team to punch its ticket to Arlington, Texas, will enter on a school-record 30-game winning streak. The SEC champs won 36 games for the first time in program history.
Patric Young chimed in with 12 points, six rebounds and four blocks for Florida while Michael Frazier II scored 10 points. Dorian Finney-Smith contributed nine boards off the bench.
The Gators await the winner of Sunday's East Regional final between Michigan State and Connecticut.
Dyshawn Pierre completed his impressive tournament with 18 points on 7-of-11 shooting for Dayton (26-11), while Devin Oliver had 12 points on 4-of-7 from behind the arc in his final collegiate game.
Final Score: Wisconsin 64, Arizona 63
(Anaheim, CA) -- The Wisconsin Badgers are on to the Final Four after a 64-63 win against top-seeded Arizona in the West Regional final from Anaheim. The second-seeded Badgers will play Kentucky or Michigan next Saturday at AT&T Stadium, the home of the NFL's Dallas Cowboys. This is Wisconsin's first trip to the national semifinals since 2000.


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Bingo Players' Paul Baumer diagnosed with cancer
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Recently, only one half of the duo Bingo Players has been playing their gigs. While Maarten has been busy behind the booth, Paul has been spending time in the hospital. In a post on their website, Paul announces that he has been diagnosed with cancer, and has been seeking treatment.
Paul explains that Maarten will continue to represent the pair on stage at upcoming shows, and remaining optimistic, he says that as he fights the cancer he will continue to work in the studio, as well as keep their label Hysteria running.
We are sending our thoughts and prayers to Paul, and his family & friends, during this difficult time, and wish for a speedy recovery.
The full message to the Bingo Players fans from Paul reads:
As some of you may know, I have been in the hospital over the past few weeks and I have not been at some of the recent shows while seeking medical treatment. I now have the results back and I wanted to let you know that I have been diagnosed with cancer.
As devastating as this news has been for me and my family, I am ready to fight this.
From the beginning, Bingo Players has been about me and Maarten sharing the music that we love, both through our records and with you at shows. I will continue to be actively involved in all areas of Bingo Players and Hysteria Records with Maarten. But for the foreseeable future Maarten will be representing both of us on the road, while I'll be seeking medical treatment as well as working in the studio, taking lead on running our label etc.
All shows that are planned will still be happening and we will have more tour announcements coming. For us, we want to continue to help create those meaningful and memorable experiences from our music and shows, but as you can imagine in light of this news, we need to make some adjustments and we hope you understand. As I said earlier I'm ready to fight this thing and hope to be on that stage again with you guys in the future!!!!!
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NYPD Investigates 2nd Chokehold Incident
(NEWSER) – A video has surfaced showing New York police holding a man in a chokehold just days before an unarmed Eric Garner died after police used the banned move on him, reports DNA Info. The video shows an officer holding Ronald Johns and punching him after Johns allegedly entered a subway station through an exit gate on July 14. Officers also used pepper spray to subdue him after Johns "flailed his arms and twisted his body to prevent Officer [Colin] McGuire from putting handcuffs on him," according to the criminal complaint.
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Elton John makes Lady Gaga Godmother to his second son
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Apparently Lady Gaga is as good a Godmother as she is a pop star! On Thursday's "Extra," Elton John and husband David Furnish said that they asked Gaga to be the Godmother of their new son Elijah, who they welcomed in January.
She already is the Godmother of their first child, two-year-old Zachary. John called Gaga "a great role model," and said that he's sure she will help their sons in the years to come, when they'll have to deal with living in the spotlight. He said, "We're all bonkers in this business, but we're human beings at the same time."
When John first confirmed the rumors to Barbara Walters in 2011, he called Gaga was "a real simple person" under all her outrageous clothes, and one that "loves her parents."
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Guy Asked Siri for Help Hiding a Body: Cops
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(NEWSER) – You know how people like to ask Siri jokey questions, like how to hide a body? Apparently Pedro Bravo, now on trial in Florida for the strangulation death of 18-year-old roommate Christian Aguilar, didn't get the memo, reports the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Police say that on Sept. 20, 2012, Bravo told Siri: "I need to hide my roommate." Evidence presented at his trial yesterday alleges Siri suggested the usual: "Swamps. Reservoirs. Metal foundries. Dumps."
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Death Toll Rises To 13 In Naval Yard Shooting
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UPDATE: 4:42 (Washington, DC) -- Washington, DC Mayor Vincent Gray is calling the deadly mass shooting at the DC Navy Yard this morning a "horrific tragedy." Gray said police are still looking for another suspect to determine if he was involved in the shooting that left at least 13 people dead. Gray said terrorism is not suspected, but hasn't been ruled out. Gray said no one should be in the area of the Navy Yard until law enforcement officials give the all-clear.
Names of the victims are not being released at this time. Police Chief Cathy Lanier called the crime scene "active." An FBI official says the man who opened fire at the DC Navy Yard this morning was 34-year-old civilian contractor Aaron Alexis. The "Washington Post" says Alexis had an assault rifle and a handgun in his possession when he opened fire.
UPDATE: 3:27 PM (Washington, DC) -- The Fort Worth man suspected to be the person responsible for the mass shooting at the Washington Navy Yard has a criminal past. Aaron Alexis was arrested in 2010 by Fort Worth police for firing a weapon within city limits. Tarrant County prosecutors never filed charges against Alexis. Authorities don't know why the 34-year-old allegedly opened fire on the Navy Yard. Police are looking for another suspect.
UPDATE 3:08 PM: (Washington, DC) -- The suspected shooter in the Washington Navy Yard is a civilian contractor from Texas. Multiple reports say Aaron Alexis of Fort Worth has been identified as the man who killed at least 12 people and injured more this morning. No motive has been released and police are looking for another suspect.
UPDATE: 2:19 PM (Washington, DC) -- Washington, DC Mayor Vincent Gray says at least 12 people are dead in a Navy facility shooting today. At least one shooter was killed, but police are still working to determine if there were others involved. DC Police Chief Cathy Lanier says they're still working to find a motive. It's believed two other possible gunmen are on the loose. An active search is ongoing for additional shooters who were dressed in military-style uniforms. Lanier says it's too early to determine whether the shooters are members of the military.
The Navy Yard remains on lockdown with a roughly two-mile perimeter set up around the property. Several people are reported injured.
UPDATE: 12:29 PM (Washington, DC) -- Washington, DC Mayor Vincent Gray says officials are still trying to determine how many fatalities are the result of a mass shooting this morning at the massive U.S. Navy Yard. Police Chief Cathy Lanier says one shooter is dead, and multiple people were killed. Lanier says there may be two additional shooters "out there" who have not been taken into custody. One is a white male, and another is a black male. Lanier says both potential shooters are wearing military-style uniforms, but they're not part of the military.
UPDATE 12:08 PM: (Washington, DC) -- CBS News is reporting at least six people are dead in the shooting rampage at the Washington, DC Navy Yard. Three have been taken to MedStar Washington Medical Center with severe injuries, but they're expected to pull through. A Navy official says at least one shooter is dead. There were reports of a second shooter.
UPDATE: (Washington, DC) -- Two suspects are reportedly "down" in this morning's mass shooting at a Washington, DC Naval facility. The "Washington Post" reports they've been killed along with four victims in the gunfire. At least eight people are wounded. There had been previous conflicting reports on the number of suspects. Nearby schools are on lockdown.
Original Story:
(Washington, DC) -- Several injuries are confirmed in a shooting at the massive U.S. Navy Yard in Washington, DC. A statement from the Navy notes "reports of fatalities. The "Washington Post" reports two of the victims are police officers. Toughly three thousand people who work at the sweeping facility continue sheltering in place as police scour the area for a male gunman. The shooting occurred at the facility's Naval Sea Systems Command headquarters. There is a massive law enforcement response including Washington, DC police and the FBI. A wide area around the base has been cordoned off in southeast Washington.
President Obama is getting regular briefings on the incident from his chief homeland security adviser and a deputy chief of staff. The Navy Yard houses the Naval Sea Systems Command headquarters, which is involved in overseeing the engineering, purchasing, building and maintenance of ships, submarines and combat systems.
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Canon 135mm f2L USM review: An oldie but a goodieBy Paul Carroll - Thursday December 27 2012 Lens Review
Canon 135mm f/2L USM vs. Canon 135mm f/2.8 Soft Focus: Two old rivals go head-to-head
The Canon 135mm f/2.8 Soft Focus lens (1987) is even older than the 1996 f/2L USM version. It only stops down to f/2.8 not f/2 and its Soft Focus filter is less relevant in the age of Photoshop, but the filter is optional and it's possible to use the Canon 135mm f/2.8 Soft Focus as a standard lens, too. So, when we're all looking to save some cash, how good an alternative is this older lens to the EF 135mm f/2L version?
Well it's immediately clear that the more expensive f/2 version out performs its older rival in every department. The DxOMark Lens Metric Scores show that it's sharper, 14P-Mpix to 11P-M-pix, brighter by 0.8Tstop with less Distortion, Chromatic Aberration and Vignetting.
In terms of sharpness the f/2L version is actually sharper at f/2 than the Soft Focus version is at f/2.8. Stop down the aperture on the Canon EF 135mm f/2L to f/2.8 and it also delivers better sharpness across the entire frame without the edge softness evident on the 135mm f/2.8 Soft Focus lens. In fact you need to stop down to f/5.6 on the EF 135mm f/2.8 Soft Focus until you get something approaching edge to edge sharpness, which is not great for a prime lens.
As already mentioned controlling lens shading at f/2 is optically difficult and some heavy shading requiring postproduction correction is inevitable on the EF 135 f/2L. Stop down to f/2.8 however and vignetting is much better controlled on the newer optic compared to its older counterpart, and shooting at apertures of f/4 or smaller with either lens the problem is eradicated.
Further readings for the Canon 135mm f2L USM review: An oldie but a goodie
To provide photographers with a broader perspective about mobiles, lenses and cameras, here are links to articles, reviews, and analyses of photographic equipment produced by DxOMark, renown websites, magazines or blogs.
Added by Alaix | October 15 , 2013
Canon 135L F/2 on 5D Mark III
Why no dxoscore on 5D Mark III ?
He have on 6D a very good score but no on 5D Mark III.
Please go score this.
Added by VIBe2vJd9I | May 04 , 2013
Sigma??? REALLY????
Well one thing is for sure. I ain't changing my 135/2L for no sigma anytime soon.. I'd marry my 135L if only I could find a ring that fits it :D.
Added by quanss78 | December 30 , 2012
i don't like this kind of testing.
This is funny test.
Added by Socrates | December 28 , 2012
Canon 135L
"... the Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM is noticeably sharper." (than the 135L)
This just shows how meaningless your new metric is. Your own measurements do not show any noticeable difference. There is almost none here: http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/ISO-12233-Sample-Crops.aspx?Lens=108&Camera=453&Sample=0&FLI=0&API=0&LensComp=756&CameraComp=453&SampleComp=0&FLIComp=0&APIComp=2
Also, comparing 85 and 135mm can be tricky. For the same background blur, you need f/1.4 at 85mm vs. f/2 at 135mm (same physical aperture). The 135L is then really sharper, much less PF/LoCA.
BTW, nobody buys the 135L for sharpness - not that it is not sharp. It has gorgeous bokeh. Your "second hand" recommendation is really stupid.
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Added by Nerval | December 29 , 2012
Re: Canon 135L
Sharpness has nothing ado with depth of field....
And even wide open, or at least at f2 central sharpness on the Sigma is quite impressive.
So yes the sigma is sharper than the 135L.
It is funny though how people complain about the irrelevance of a sharpness test, while they are actually complaining that their lens is better...
Both are telephoto portrait lens, so that's why DxO compare them.
Sharpness is not the most relevant factor for portraits, that's a given, but DxO does not pretend to test usability or practicality of a lens.
DxOMark tests resolving power, vignetting, light transmission and so on.
A kind of pure image quality test, be it relevant or not to the application.
If you want field tests and reviews, there are plenty of sources such as SLRGear, DPReview, photozone.de... and so on.
DxOMark is just a metric...
Added by Socrates | January 14 , 2013
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You missed my point. DXO does not just report data, it makes a conclusion about the value of the lens overall. Then bokeh, f-stop vs. FL, etc., are primary factors.


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Camp is closing in.
I just got done taking the Ohio bar exam over a three-day period. (It wasn't as bad as people make it out to be.) I'll have the whole month of August off to cover sports and relax before starting a real job.
I plan to report from several practices to see how Rob Ianello's 4-3 defense and pro-style offense are coming along.
Until then...
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At the Mid-American Conference media day, the Zips were picked by a group of beat writers to finish last in the East division.
Temple, following a 9-4 (7-1) season, was picked to finish first. The Owls return 17 starters from last season, including all-conference running back Bernard Pierce. Temple received 17 of 20 first-place votes.
Ohio University received the other three first-place votes and are projected to finish second in the East. They are followed, in order, by Kent State, Bowling Green, Miami, Buffalo and Akron.
In the West division, Northern Illinois was picked first followed by Central Michigan, Western Michigan, Toledo, Ball State and Eastern Michigan.
Temple was picked to win the MAC overall, followed by Northern Illinois and Ohio.
What sport are you anticipating most?
-- Men's soccer was a penalty kick away from a national championship, and Caleb Porter returns with a roster full of high-end talent and a new-ish stadium.
-- Men's basketball has a young, revamped roster, including a Zeke Marshall that apparently is eating more than just salads finally.
-- Football has a new coach, new defensive scheme (amen), stud linebackers and high-ceiling quarterback.
I asked this question last year. It will be interesting to compare the results.
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As I have spoken with folks about Rob Ianello, reviews have been mixed.
My personal interaction with him has been limited. But it's also specific to the media. I don't think it matters a whole lot how a coach treats reporters. The important interactions are with players and fans. For what it's worth, however, Ianello has always been friendly with me. He also has been more secretive than J.D. Brookhart, whose candor made him a reporter's dream.
But back to the important interactions. Word among current players is that Ianello has not hid his desire to start a rebuilding process. That means that contributors from last year won't necessarily be contributors in 2010 if Ianello believes there is a younger guy with more upside. Sources have told me that at least two starters from last season have sought to redshirt over fears that their final season won't yield the playing time they hoped. (I'm not sure why redshirting would solve that problem.)
And then there's the Shawn Lemon incident. The coach made a careless texting slip-up, which could happen to anybody. The problematic issue is: Should the coach be talking behind a player's back like that?
Many fans have shown their displeasure that the coach canceled the annual golf outing -- an event where fans can get a chance to learn more about coaches.
Ultimately, the next six months will be much more important in determining Ianello's reputation among fans and players. It comes down to a simple question: Does he win?
But in the mean time, I'll throw in my two cents of advice for the coaching staff, based off my five years of covering Akron's football program:
1) Ianello came to Akron from Notre Dame. At Notre Dame, the coaches are permitted (if not encouraged) to hold the attitude that fans are privileged to watch your games, and any interaction that coaches have with them is to be rare. At Akron, you have to nurture the fan base. And if you have bigger goals for the program, you'll have to spearhead a dive into new demographics. At Notre Dame, canceling a golf outing is no big deal; games will still sell out. At Akron, you're missing a chance to connect with lukewarm fans who are on the border between attending only the homecoming game or going all-out to get season tickets.
2) When you enter a new job as the person with ultimate power, you have to assure the stakeholders of their place in your plans. Within the dynamics of Akron football, fans are stakeholders. They put a lot of time and money into following a product that the typical Northeast Ohio sports fan does not. Obviously, stakeholders also include former players, whose scholarships and years of hard work are easily threatened.
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Men's soccer
With new seating arrangements at Lee Jackson Field, season tickets are going fast -- already having tripled last year's sales.
The home schedule opens with an exhibition game against VCU on Aug. 25. Click here for more ticket details.
Tom Wistrcill announced this week that he promoted Gregg Bach to take the place of departing Mike Cawood as the new assistant athletic director for media relations.
I've worked with Gregg for the past five years. He is the right man for the job. Congrats, Gregg.
Men's basketball
Like him or hate him, LeBron James has been a good friend of Akron's basketball program.
He set up the contract with Nike. He brings notoriety to the program through comments in the national media. He organizes camps at Rhodes Arena. He held his second MVP ceremony here.
According to one Web site, the city of Akron might be distancing itself from the hometown hero by removing "Home of LeBron James" signs.
With that said...
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LeBron James did us dirty.
He got the whole world's attention, only to tell them he left Cleveland. It was about "joining forces" with Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh.
He gave us a half-ass excuse for leaving -- that the only reason you play basketball is to win championships. I have two big problems with James' reasoning.
First, Miami has no better chance to win in 2011 than Cleveland with LeBron. The Heat have five players under contract, and then they must beg veterans to join up at the minimum salary. Cleveland had a team that won more games than any other in the past two regular seasons. The Heat will be great, for sure. But they are built to wear down in June.
Second, winning a championship regardless of the circumstances is NOT the only reason to play. Taking that argument to the extreme, would you say that Adam Morrison (two titles) is having a better career than Karl Malone (none)? Winning a championship is much more impressive if it doesn't come as a result of salary cap maneuvering.
The real sad thing is, LeBron has suckered us into the position of not being able to pull in two free agents. He put the screws to Danny Ferry to make any trade to sacrifice the future for present gains. Because you had Antawn Jamison in March, you can't have Amar'e Stoudemire in July. It's simple.
I think most people could deal with him leaving, but under different circumstances. He embarrassed this region in front of millions of people. Maybe it's not "cool" for the Hollywood/NYC crew to be in Cleveland, but now LeBron James told the world that Cleveland isn't worth it -- even if you're born here, have friends and family here, and own a home here.
James said he's a loyal person, but he couldn't commit to a team that has done so much to accommodate his every whim. And then there's his treatment of Dan Gilbert, who was forced to watch television to find out his investment just tanked. What a schmuck way to treat a business partner. LeBron deserves every bit of backlash from Gilbert's letter.
And LeBron, you claim to "love" Akron. I call B.S. What is "Akron"? Is it the roads? The parks? NO! It's the people. And those people overwhelmingly loved watching you play on TV every night. A great majority is comprised of Cleveland sports fans.
As far as I'm concerned, LeBron, you're a coward. You're scared to death that you won't win a championship. You took the loser's way out, by going to Dwyane Wade's team -- a place where you won't be the focal point every night, a place where you won't take the blame when Boston kicks you in the teeth at home.
LeBron also has become poisoned by his own fame. He was once fairly humble. Tonight, you heard an egomaniac "taking his talents" to South Beach, speaking in the third-person, and talking about how he graced Cleveland with his presence over seven years.
Please allow "Mike Rasor" to offer some advice for Mr. James. You didn't do us favors. You have been one of the best-compensated athletes in the world, and a lot of that money came from pocketbooks of Cleveland fans in a crummy economy. We enjoyed the ride, but in the end, you refused to deliver on your promise of a championship. Don't play the victim card to us.
And thus, you start to see the whole picture. LeBron's ego has swelled so big, that he is downright petrified of any grand indictment against his legacy (i.e., "you didn't win a championship").
LeBron, I'm grateful for the memories. But you've let people down.
Some advice: 1) Swap out your treasured team of advisers that has led you to these decisions that not even a novice businessperson or PR operative would consider. 2) Find a new perspective on life -- one that recognizes your "friends" will disappear if you're in a bad car accident.
I think my dad said it best: "I hope he wins his championship in Miami and finds the fulfillment he expected is not there."
I think he's staying. I have several reasons.
1) LeBron's Nature -- I think he's been too careful over his career to make everyone happy, to say the "right" thing in front of media microphone, not to take a political stance, to be open-minded about playing in every NBA city. He has the personality of a "people pleaser." A person like that, in my humble nickle-psychiatric opinion, would shy away from setting up his hometown and region for a national embarrassment on ESPN in prime time.
2) All quiet on the trade front -- If James wanted to leave Cleveland, I think we would hear rumblings about a sign-and-trade. Surely, James would provide that courtesy to the franchise that spent every dollar and every moment to make him happy and comfortable. Such an arrangement would afford James the extra salary and sixth contract year that come with re-signing with your old team. I can picture him leaving, but not so publicly and not without a smidge of courtesy to Dan Gilbert or the fans.
3) Akron -- If there has been one consistent message from James, it has been his desire to win. But that's a cliche. If there is a second consistent message, it's his love for Akron and his desire to take the city to new levels. My blog polls are not scientific, but 61 percent of Akron fans said they would not support a LeBron James who wears a jersey not of the Cavaliers. James, who is indeed intelligent, would recognize that his mission for personally advancing the Rubber City would be awfully difficult if 1) almost 2/3rds of the city's sports fans hate his guts and 2) he's spending half the year in another state.
4) Recruiting Bosh -- On the contrary, James' recent actions have indicated his intent to stay in Cleveland -- even as he does his best to maintain a secret. Earlier this week, he recruited Chris Bosh, hoping to warm the new Miami Heat forward up to a sign-and-trade. If you don't believe in the town, how can you in good conscience pitch it to your good friend?
5) The "edge" persists -- After the season ended, James told Larry King that Cleveland has the edge. Nothing in the past month has changed that. Back then, James knew Miami or Chicago would have cap room for two or three max-salary players. He knew of New York's charm and New Jersey's potential for extracurricular dollars (that may or may not relate to the Russian mob. Just kidding ... but, no, seriously.). The Cavaliers made a great pitch to him last week (see video), and are currently pursuing trades that are certain to make Cleveland one of the favorites to win the East again. If nothing's changed, that "edge" should persist and matriculate into a final decision.
Potentially being the difference between multiple championship runs and multiple lottery appearances, LeBron's decision is on par with a Game 7 of the NBA Finals. I've gotta say, I'm nervous as can be.
To keep up-to-date with tomorrow's rumors and news, I'd recommend following these journalists on Twitter: Chad Ford (of ESPN), Jason Lloyd (ABJ), Brian Windhorst (Plain Dealer), and Chris Broussard (ESPN). Of course, you can also follow LeBron himself.
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Men's soccer
Usually, plans to build or renovate are delayed. Coming a penalty kick away from a national championship accelerated the process for the soccer team.
By the beginning of the 2010 season, the university will introduce a new look to Lee Jackson Field that includes a new set of grandstands, press box, team rooms and bleachers in both endzones. The student standing area will be preserved along the east and northeast corner of the field.
The plans originally called for only a new field surface by this fall, constituting Phase I. The additions to the fan seating and press box were coming later. The GoZips.com article says that an "outpouring" of community support is to credit for the Phase II acceleration.
Seating will almost double from 950 to 1650. Attendance, of course, will be much higher when you include those in the standing area.
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Now a Bergdahl Tweet is raising eyebrows
(NEWSER) – There has been no shortage of criticism surrounding the release of Bowe Bergdahl, and a now-deleted tweet is joining the roster of things being picked apart. As theWashington Post reports, Bergdahl's father, Bob, last week tweeted the following: "I am still working to free all Guantanamo prisoners. God will repay for the death of every Afghan child, ameen." Though it has since been scrubbed from Twitter—without explanation, though the media has asked—it was apparently directed at a Taliban rep and was posted only four days before news of the prisoner exchange broke. And it has some of those critics railing against the Bergdahls and their perceived "contempt for their own country," writes the Post.
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Boehner vs. the base on immigration
House Speaker John Boehner may have enraged conservatives last week when he re-enacted GOPers whining about taking a vote on immigration reform, but his improv did little to change the assumptions among immigration activists that President Obama will act unilaterally on immigration reform if House Republicans fail to move their own legislation this year.
"I'm in the camp that would much prefer that Congress move to pass something," said Frank Sharry, executive director of America's Voice, a pro-reform advocacy organization. "I think if they don't, the president will be forced to act and I hope he acts boldly and I hope he protects a lot of people."
Sharry, like many in the reform community, said he believes that Boehner genuinely wants to see reform pass the House. But the ongoing clashes inside the GOP over immigration reform and other issues have left activists with falling expectations that Boehner can convince his fractured caucus to move any meaningful legislation before the 2014 elections.
"I haven't given up hope completely, but my goodness, [House Republicans] issue principles one week and seven days later they have to slam the brakes on," Sharry said. "They have such an easy time getting to 'no' and such a hard time getting to 'yes' that it's hard to be optimistic."
A senior Democratic aide with direct knowledge of House negotiations said expectations are similarly low inside the Capitol. Despite positive comments from Reps. Joe Barton and Cathy McMorris Rogers on the prospects for reform late last week, the aide said that Republicans have not finished drafting legislative language for their primary reform bill, a difficult and time-consuming job. As GOP progress slowly grinds on, the aide said Democratic lawmakers are increasingly acting under the assumption that it will be Obama, not Boehner, who makes the first substantive move on immigration reform.
"I think for once the president might show some leadership," the aide said. "We'll see."
The prospects of White House action come after months of impassioned private requests, along with withering public criticism, from immigration activists who have lashed out at Obama for pursuing aggressive deportation policies while also taking a backseat to Congress on comprehensive reform legislation.
In early March, Janet Murguia, the president of the National Council of La Raza, dubbed Obama the "Deporter-in-Chief" in a speech to her members.
"We respectfully disagree with the president on his ability to stop unnecessary deportations," Murguia said. "He can stop tearing families apart. He can stop throwing communities and businesses into chaos. He can stop turning a blind eye to the harm being done. He does have the power to stop this. Failure to act will be a shameful legacy for his presidency."
A month later, Obama's new secretary of Homeland Security, Jeh Johnson, announced that he would be reviewing immigration enforcement policies inside the administration, including the rate and reasons behind the nearly 2 million deportations that DHS has overseen since Obama assumed office in 2009.
The Johnson review is seen by many as a precursor to two options that the president could take to curb or even stop deportations until Congress passes immigration reform in the future.
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Beyonce Writes Poem For Daughter In 'CR Fashion Book'
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Beyonce has penned a heartfelt poem in honor of her daughter Blue Ivy. The poem, titled "Bey The Light," appears in the upcoming issue of CR Fashion Book, the high fashion magazine from former French "Vogue" editor Carine Roitfeld.
In lieu of a cover interview, the superstar gets even more personal in her own words, which the publication says is "remixed" by well-known poet Forrest Gander. Beyonce calls two-year-old Blue Ivy her "biggest muse" and speaks about her bond with children and her spirituality.
She also touches on her identity as an entertainer, calling herself "a vessel for all that isn't right" and says that she "summons God" to help her "let go of pain that people can't bear." Beyonce ends the piece with a wish for a world for her daughter where "no one roots for others to fail" and where "we all mean what we say."
The new issue of CR Fashion Book hits newsstands on September 4th, which is also Beyonce's 33rd birthday.
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Michael Dunn trial: White fear matters more than black lives
Let's say you wanted to kill a black teenager. The reason doesn't matter. Maybe they looked too suspicious while walking home, or maybe they just wouldn't obey when you gave them a command. The goal, however, is to make the kill without getting convicted.
Well, if there's anything to take away from the trial of Michael Dunn, it's that—in the state of Florida—this is possible. You just need to be more thorough than Dunn could manage in his initial rage, when he killed Davis for being a "thug" who wouldn't bend to his will.
First, let's look at the trial. Yes, assuming a tough judge, the 47-year-old Dunn will go to prison for the rest of his life. But he won't be going to prison for Davis's death. On the charge of first degree murder in the killing of the unarmed teenager, the jury couldn't come to a decision. Indeed, if Dunn is facing a jail cell at all, it's because the jury found him guilty of attempted murder in the case of Davis' friends—after killing Davis, Dunn fired more shots into the vehicle. The jury has held him for shooting at three teenagers, but not for killing the fourth.
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WATCH: One Direction release music video for 'Midnight Memories'
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One Direction has released the official music video to the title track off their latest album Midnight Memories.
In the video, the guys make some "midnight memoies" of their own as they take over a kebab place, race each other on scooters, party with the elderly, hijack a police boat, and more!
Looks like the guys know how to have a good time! Wouldn't you like to create some midnight memories with them?
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WATCH: Lucy Hale debuts 'You Sound Good To Me' music video
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Pretty Little Liars star Lucy Hale lets her hair down and slips off her Hollywood-style for her debut music video "You Sound Good To Me."
The track serves as the lead single for her yet-untitled major label debut album and possesses that magical "Taylor Swift meets Carrie Underwood" feel. With her friends and hunky beau in tow, Hale portrays the playfully stunning ingenue ready for a freedom ride across the country. The clip, which previewed during the PLL winter premiere, speaks to that youthful, reckless abandon that rejuvenates the heart and passion for living life.
We don't know about you, but this has us longing for the hot days of summer!
"Like an old song on the radio that you grew up to and everybody knows," she croons on the chorus. "Rushin' of the water when the river rolls. Windin' wild and free. Baby, you sound good to me."
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How the Obama Administration Reversed Course on Syria Strikes
After months of slow-walking President Obama's commitment to retaliate against Syria for crossing a "red line" in using chemical weapons against civilians, the administration suddenly went into overdrive over the weekend, moving in a period of 48 hours from tempered outrage last Wednesday—when images of children dying from an apparent nerve agent first surfaced—to gearing up for a likely military response that could come within days. For a president determined to avoid being pulled into yet another conflict in the Middle East, it is a reversal filled with risk, but given those advising him, a team dominated by liberal interventionists, the turnabout shouldn't be a surprise.
By Saturday morning, when Obama met with his advisers in the White House Situation Room, his position had already hardened. Multiple reports of chemical-weapons abuse were pouring into the White House. Doctors Without Borders reported treating 3,600 people at three hospitals. Seventy of its 100 volunteers had fallen ill, one had died, and the organization was scrambling to get more supplies of atropine, the antidote. By Saturday night, the decision had been made to assemble a coalition of the willing that would bypass the U.N. Security Council and its certain veto by Russia and China.
Early Sunday morning, according to an account in The Wall Street Journal, National Security Adviser Susan Rice sent an email to U.N. Ambassador Samantha Power and other key players that said of the U.N. inspection team on the ground in Damascus, "The investigation is … too late, and will actually tell us what we already know: CW was used," with CW meaning chemical weapons. "It won't even tell us by whom, which we already know." Various news outlets reported that the administration tried to abort the U.N. inspection team on the grounds that it already knew with certainty the Syrian regime was behind the chemical attacks and that evidence at the sites the team would be visiting had been degraded by subsequent bombardments.
Before a packed briefing room at the White House on Tuesday, press secretary Jay Carney repeated the administration's assertion that there is no doubt chemical weapons were used on a massive scale on August 21 outside Damascus, that only the regime has the rocket capacity to deliver them, and that a response is essential to uphold international norms, including a chemical-weapons convention prohibiting such weapons signed by 198 nations (but not Syria). Obama is assessing the nature of that response with his team, with one caveat: "No boots on the ground," Carney said. "Boots in the air?" a reporter asked, to which Carney replied, "Yes, theoretically speaking."
The decision to use force is being driven by what one foreign-policy official calls the "humanitarian hawks," Powers, Rice, and now Secretary of State John Kerry, whose emotional denunciation of the use of chemical weapons as a "moral obscenity" took the rhetoric up several levels, signaling the administration's seriousness. Kerry has reportedly been advocating for air strikes for more than two months and supported sending lethal aid to the rebels long before Obama signed off on it after the first red line was crossed earlier this year. The aid was stalled on Capitol Hill with the rebels getting "nothing more than pea shooters," says one of Obama's many critics in the foreign-policy establishment, adding that Kerry and the others have been "bumping up against a president trying to preserve what he thinks is popular American reluctance to engage in Syria under any circumstances." A Reuters/Ipsos poll finds that 60 percent of Americans oppose U.S. intervention in Syria even if deadly chemical weapons are used on civilians. Only 9 percent think Obama should take military action.
Rice has long favored a more interventionist policy in Syria. As U.N. ambassador, she was said to have supported a push for a limited no-fly zone, while Power, then working in the White House, argued internally for more aggressive action to protect civilians, to no avail. Now they are part of the team supporting a quick response to the August 21 attack. "Reports devastating: 100s dead in streets, including kids killed by chem. Weapons. UN must get there fast & if true, perps must face justice," Power tweeted on August 21, declaring that chemical weapons were used only hours after the attack. Five days later, she laid blame at the feet of the regime. "Haunting images of entire families dead in their beds. Verdict is clear: Assad has used CWs against civilians in violation of int'l norm."
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- How Iran Would Retaliate to a U.S. Strike on Syria
- The Army Life, Mundane and Hideously Violent, by Turns
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Black Republicanism Is Alive
When Kentucky Senator Rand Paul went to Howard University earlier this year to speak to African American college students and commence his outreach to the black community, I—and others—were frustrated by his refusal to acknowledge the dual heritage of his political party. He wanted to claim the Great Emancipator—"We are the Party of Lincoln!"—without acknowledging the cultural legacy of Ronald Reagan, who railed against "welfare queens," capitalized on white fear, and—as an opponent of the Voting Rights Act—stood on the wrong side of history when it mattered most.
With that said, Paul had the right idea: There is a reachable constituency for conservative politics in the black community. Republicans just have to work for it. But what does that look like? If yesterday's luncheon commemorating the 50th anniversary of March on Washington is any indication, it's a version of traditional black conservatism, with its emphasis on community building and uplift.
Organized by the Republican National Committee, this event was both a celebration of Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy, and a showcase for black Republicanism. The large majority of the attendees were African American, and they included former congressman Allen West, T.W. Shannon—speaker of the Oklahoma House of Representatives—Alveda King (niece of Martin Luther King Jr.), and a large variety of party members and activists.
Figures like West have made themselves famous by decrying the "Democratic plantation" and attacking other African Americans for their partisan affiliation, but that rhetoric was absent from the program. Instead, several speakers gave what were, essentially, sermons on community responsibility and uplift—language that wouldn't be out of place on a Saturday at the barbershop, or on Sunday from the pulpit.
"We need to be prayerful in reaffirming our commitment to making this a better nation," said Robert J. Brown, chairman of PR firm B&C Associates, "This nation was built on compromise, and if we don't learn how to get it all together, we're going to sink this ship." He was echoed by Robert L. Woodson Sr., president of the Center for Neighborhood Enterprise. "Both political parties should compete on how they treat the least among God's children," he said, "We don't need outreach, but uplift."
Read The Full Article On The Daily Beast
More articles from The Daily Beast:
- The Pros of Putting Special Forces On the Ground in Syria
- Is America Out of Ideas?
- The March on Washington: 50 Years Later
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Celebrity News For March 7, 2014 | Late Edition
Prince George Is in Good Hands With His Grandparents
- Kate Middleton's parents are watching baby George while she's on vacation — People
- CNN founder Ted Turner has been hospitalized — ET
- Did Michael Jackson have a secret son? — HuffPost Celebrity
- Ty Burrell has "awful" hearing — Us Weekly
- Katy Perry deleted her Twitter response to Miley Cyrus — Lainey Gossip
- Khloé Kardashian bought Justin Bieber's house — Gossip Girl
- Tina Fey's worst audition was for a McDonald's commercial — BuzzFeed
- Jake Gyllenhaal dines with a mystery blonde in Rome — E! Online
- Katie Holmes gets a new gig — Hollywood Reporter
- Lacey Chabert is still trying to make "fetch" happen — EW
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Michael Jackson - Four years after death
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Today marks four years to the day of the sudden passing of the King of Pop, Michael Jackson.
The shocking news came on June 25th, 2009 - just days before the launch of Jackson's highly-anticipated concert series in London. Today, four years later, the finger pointing continues over Michael's death. His mother Katherine Jackson is in the midst of a closely-watched civil trial against concert promoters AEG Live, now in its ninth week.
Mrs. Jackson holds AEG Live partially responsible for Michael's death, accusing the company of being negligent in hiring Dr. Conrad Murray to care for her son. Murray is currently serving a four year jail sentence for involuntary manslaughter. But AEG Live says it was Michael who handpicked the cardiologist to be his personal physician while preparing for his comeback concert series.
[PHOTOS: The Evolution of Michael Jackson]
Testimony will continue at trial today as Jackson fans mark the anniversary of his passing. At the same time, Jackson's empire continues to grow. Estimates of Michael Jackson's net worth after death range from 600 million-dollars to one-billion dollars.
Despite the ongoing debate over his death, others are choosing to remember the King of Pop in a more positive way, celebrating his life. The U.K. Madame Tussauds has unveiled three brand new wax figures of Jackson, debuting them on Monday at the Lyric Theater in London, where the "Thriller Live" show is being staged. The wax museum also released what they say is some never-before-seen archival footage of the superstar dancing for sculptors attempting to take his likeness.
Jackson would have been 55 years old this August.
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Metallica to premiere 'Through The Never' at TIFF
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Metallica will be in Toronto next month to show off their new 3D IMAX concert film, "Through the Never."
The movie is scheduled to make its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 9th.
The metal vets say they're "incredibly proud and very excited" about the news, adding that they're "psyched" to be part of what they call "the most respected and prominent film festival in North America."
The band says they'll be on hand for the red carpet premiere to introduce the film and chat with the press. But at this point, it doesn't look like Metallica's trip up north will include a live performance.
"Through the Never" hits IMAX 3D theaters across the U.S. on September 27th. It's then scheduled to make its way to standard theaters on October 4th.
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iHeartRadio Ultimate Pool Party winner Natalie's VIP weekend
iHeartRadio's Ultimate Pool Party grand prize winner, Natalie Bergen, had a weekend to remember in Miami. Being a teacher from Orange County New York, on the last day of school, she and 3 friends headed down to Miami for a weekend of fun, sun, amazing experiences, and awesome performances. Natalie chose to take her sister Kelly, her cousin Lena, and her best friend from college Daniella, with her for the ultimate VIP experience at iHeartRadio's Ultimate Pool Party.
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Natalie and the girls traveled in style in a private jet, and got to stay in the presidential suite (known as "La Mer") at the gorgeous Fountainebleau Resort in Miami. But aside from the travel and hotel, Natalie and her friends got to share some unforgettable time together, meeting some very special people!
She met Miley Cyrus at a private listening party, where she got to hear some of Miley's new music! She says Miley even gave them a little twerk demo.
[More iHeartRadio Ultimate Pool Party updates]
As part of her VIP experience, Natalie got styled by Pitbull's stylist at a boutique, where she tried on three outfits, and ended up buying one to wear to the party! She says that was her most favorite part of the experience - and she looked GORGEOUS!
Like that wasn't enough, she got to meet Mr. 305 himself, right before he took the stage at the iHeartRadio Ultimate Pool Party. He loved the outfit!
You never know what can happen back stage at the iHeartRadio Pool Party, and Natalie and her friends quickly learned that. They were glitter-bombed by Ke$ha!
Things got wet and wild when Natalie got to meet Krewella and go jet-skiing with them at the beach!
After he jumped in the pool at the end of his performance, Jason Derulo stopped by Natalie's private cabana to hang out!
Natalie also got to meet some CW stars like Arielle Kebbel, Robbie Coombs, Charles Michael Davis, and more!
We hope you and your friends had an amazing time at the iHeartRadio Ultimate Pool Party, Natalie!
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Could Ransom Have Saved James Foley?
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(NEWSER) – Special forces reportedly tried to free journalist James Foley in Syria earlier this summer, but to no avail. A ransom, however, may have gotten the job done. The Islamic State, which filmed the decapitation of the 40-year-old who'd been held hostage since 2012, had demanded a multimillion-dollar ransom for his release, reports the New York Times. Next in line, they suggested in the video, is Steven Sotloff, a freelance journalist for Time also being held for ransom.
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Elite Cops Were Held Back From Navy Yard: Reports
(NEWSER) – As a gunman was shooting up the Navy Yard, an elite police team stationed "less than 30 seconds from the gate" was ready to provide help—but a commander "wouldn't let them go in and stop people from being slaughtered," an officer tells WUSA9. While hundreds of other cops were surging onto the scene, the Capitol Police were ordered back, an officer tells the Washington Post. Now, the chief of the Capitol Police, a team formed in 1828 that protects members of Congress, has ordered an independent inquiry into what happened that day, USA Today reports.


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College student blows .341 at a football game, promptly becomes an Internet sensation
Samantha Goudie, a 22-year-old University of Iowa student, was arrested Saturday after trying to jump onto the field during a football game. While drunk and disorderly is par for course in college football, Goudie had an unbelievable BAC of .341.
The police report says she was "unsteady on her feet," which seems generous for someone with that much alcohol in their system. This epic BAC might have been buried in Iowa City police reports forever, except that Goudie basically live tweeted her arrest, reports The Daily Dot.
On her Twitter account, with the name @Vodka_samm, she tweeted "Just went to jail #yolo" and "Blew a .341 in jail." She described her mom bailing her out and bragged about the BAC level.
Just went to jail #yolo— Samantha (@Vodka_samm) August 31, 2013
Blew a .341 in jail— Samantha (@Vodka_samm) August 31, 2013
My mom hates me too— Samantha (@Vodka_samm) August 31, 2013
My mom had to get me out of jail and had to take a breathalizer #lmao— Samantha (@Vodka_samm) August 31, 2013
I'm going to get .341 tattooed on me because its so epic— Samantha (@Vodka_samm) August 31, 2013
Girl waiting for court with me goes "I wish I knew the girl who blew a .341" I said hi— Samantha (@Vodka_samm) September 1, 2013


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PHOTOS: The best of the internet's 'Lawrencing'
Jennifer Lawrence's Dior gown was the talk of the Golden Globes last night. The dress was elegant, but simple .. so simple in fact, that the internet exploded with everyone from celebrities and even animals who re-created JLaw's look.
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Omg me and Jennifer Lawrence have the same dress pic.twitter.com/Qu35pHBCd4
— Lana Del Rey (@LanaDelRny) January 13, 2014
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O Link gostou tanto do look da Jennifer Lawrence no #GoldenGlobes que resolveu imitar pic.twitter.com/QMgEM9SOD3
— Gui Moraes (@guiimooraes) January 13, 2014
And this dog
Oh look, @ChristieM and @joemarchese's puggle has the same dress as Jennifer Lawrence. pic.twitter.com/xxRXR9ZC7c
— Ellie Rountree (@elspethjane) January 13, 2014
And let's not forget about this comparison:
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Vandals go on smart-car flipping spree
(NEWSER) – You didn't park a Smart car in San Francisco this weekend ... right? Well, four were flipped over between last night and this morning, apparently by a small group wearing hooded sweatshirts, NBC Bay Area reports. "They looked like they were up to no good," said an eyewitness who spotted the hoodie gang around a Smart car. "And sure enough, they huddled around it and lifted it up." How did the undersized vehicles look when flipped? "Like they are dachshunds sitting up on their hind legs."
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WATCH: Guide dog saves man and woman from swerving vehicle
An alert guide dog saved a California man and woman on Monday from an out of control vehicle that was swerving backwards down a public sidewalk at high speeds.Todd Jurek and Danielle Alvarado are both employees of Guide Dogs for the Blind, a company that trains service dogs to assist visually impaired individuals.
They were taking a O'Neil, an 18-month-old Labrador retriever, out for a training walk on Monday morning when the near-death experience occurred.
The San Jose Mercury News reports that a 93-year-old woman was reportedly trying to parallel park her vehicle when she lost control of the wheel and began driving the car in reverse down the streets of San Rafael.
"It was just an unbelievable sight to see something going backwards, barreling down the sidewalk," Jurek told the paper.
Jurek and Alvarado, who was blindfolded as part of the exercise, did not see the car barreling down the sidewalk behind them. But O'Neil sensed something was going on and jerked his head backward. The motion caught Jurek's attention who then also looked backwards just in time to see the car headed in their direction.
The entire incident was captured on a security camera from a local business located on the same street the elderly woman's car was racing down.
"He probably heard the commotion before the window popped," Jurek said of O'Neil's timely response.
Amazingly, no one was hurt in the incident, including the 93-year-old driver who reportedly hit a street bench and stop light before finally coming to a stop.
"My thought was, is this car going to continue around the corner and are its debris going to fly at us?" Jurek said.
Despite everyone walking away unharmed, San Rafael police Sgt. Raul Aguilar said his department is requesting that the Department of Motor Vehicles conduct a reexamination of the drive to make sure she is qualified to operate a vehicle.
Jurek said O'Neil underwent a series of tests on Tuesday to ensure he was not traumatized by the incident. Guide Dogs for the Blind says they hope to have the courageous pop placed with an individual sometime in the coming weeks.