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Now that last of Detroit's Big 3 has reached a tentative agreement with the United Auto Workers union, it isn't too early to add up the big score when it comes to jobs: more than 14,000, the Detroit Free Press reports.
Chrysler was the last to reach a deal with the UAW. Like GM and Ford, the Chrysler agreement calls for bringing more jobs back to America.
Even the UAW, which has seen its membership steadily shrink for decades, stands to gain. It should pick up new members, although they will be new hires who are paid at a lower rate than the veteran members they will eventually replace. How the jobs will stack up:
Says the Free Press:
The three automakers will invest more than $13 billion in U.S. salaries and infrastructure over the next four years, with a handful of future models locked in. Rather than getting hourly raises, UAW employees at all three companies will receive signing bonuses and profit-sharing programs, an important step for Detroit carmakers to keep labor costs down. Entry-level workers will get an hourly raise.
The agreements bring manufacturing jobs back to the U.S. And here is how:
Ford. The Blue Oval will bring production of its next-generation Fusion to Flat Rock, Mich., where the Mustang and Mazda6 are currently built. Ford builds today's Fusion in Mexico, a country where autoworkers average just $3.75 an hour compared with an average of $33.4 in America, IHS Automotive reports. That could put the popular Fusion in contention for Cars.com's American Made Index if Ford builds enough of them here. The UAW contract names Flat Rock as a "second source" of Fusion production, meaning some production could remain south of the border. Other insourcing includes the Transit Connect cargo van, which Ford will build in Kansas City, Mo. Currently, all Transits bought here are built in Turkey. The UAW deal also slates the C-Max hybrid, next-generation Escape crossover and next-gen Mustang for U.S. production. That's the C-Max shown in the photo, above.
GM. The Spring Hill, Tenn., plant — made famous in Saturn commercials — will reopen to build two midsize vehicles. The redesigned Chevrolet Colorado pickup will stay here, possibly at GM's Wentzville, Mo., plant. The next-gen Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra will retain production in Fort Wayne, Ind.
Chrysler. The product fruits of Chrysler's contract remain unclear, but Automotive News reports the U.S. could see production of two Alfa Romeo vehicles in Chrysler plants in Toledo, Ohio, and Sterling Heights, Mich. As reported before, a new Dodge compact will come out of Chrysler's plant in Belvidere, Ill.
Chris Woodyard is an auto writer for USA TODAY who covers all aspects of motoring. He revels in the exhaust note of a Maserati and the sharp creases of a Cadillac CTS. Chris strives to live a Porsche life on a Scion budget. More about Chris


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During last summer's training camp, it was quick to see that defensive end Cameron Jordan would be the New Orleans Saints' breakout performer in 2013.
During last summer's training camp, it was quick to see that defensive end Cameron Jordan would be the New Orleans Saints' breakout performer in 2013.
Jordan was in great shape, but what stood out was he looked quicker off the snap, played with better leverage skills and was getting off of blockers in a much quicker fashion than what I had seen in his first two seasons.
The former University of California standout was indeed that breakout performer in 2013. Jordan registered 47 tackles, 12 � quarterback sacks, four pass deflections and two forced fumbles .
This season, I really think his counterpart on the other side, Akiem Hicks, will emerge as a force, but I believe the breakout performer in 2014 will be left offensive tackle Terron Armstead.
The 6-foot-5 �, 305 pounder from Arkansas Pine-Bluff was selected in the third round of the 2013 NFL draft, but he looked to be getting a professional redshirt season in his rookie year before the play of starting left tackle Charles Brown was so bad that the Saints coaching staff made a change and inserted Armstead into the starting lineup.
Armstead struggled in the first half of his first start against one of the league's elite defensive ends in Greg Hardy, but he got his football balance back in the second half and ended up finishing the season in a strong manner. He did a good job one-on-one against one of the quickest pass rush ends in the league in Trent Cole of the Philadelphia Eagles in the Saints' first road playoff win.
Even though it is early in his NFL career, I feel strongly that Armstead will develop into one of the top left tackles in the NFC.
The best left tackle in the NFC today is Tyron Smith of the Dallas Cowboys, and if there is an athlete that can match Smith's skills in that category, it is either Lane Johnson with the Philadelphia Eagles or Armstead.
Armstead said working on his technical skillset and focus is key to his development.
"I showed last season I belonged in this league, and I just needed a chance to prove it," Armstead said. "I had a rough going early on against Hardy, but you learn from your mistakes and you move on. I know the coaches here have full confidence in me, and I don't want to let them down. You just can't harp on the bad plays but learn from them and take plays one snap at a time. It is about focus. I am working each day to get better. It is something I heard from Willie Roaf so much about before I came to the Saints, and it is true. You have 80 snaps and play well in 77 snaps, but the three snaps you lose the battle you might give up three sacks and that is what everyone remembers. You just have to tune it out and stay focused and get better each day with my footwork and hand-placement skills."
Armstead said getting in rhythm with teammates will enhance his play out on the field.
"If you are not a starter, you get zero reps with the first-team offensem so you will be out of step or football rhythm, but me getting those reps and snaps in last season made me a better player," he said. "I felt more comfortable, and I know working with Ben Grubbs, Jahri Evans and Zach Strief again will make me an even better player. A lot of the game is mental, but we just need to know each other better, and that is what we hope to accomplish as a unit with the off-season training and in training camp."
Armstead said playing against Hardy and Cole had its challenges, but the toughest opponent he faced was in practice against Saints outside linebacker Junior Galette.
"Junior had a really strong season last year, but I think he is just going to get better," Armstead said. "He is not built like a normal defensive lineman. Most of the guys today are 6-4 and 280 pounds, and Galette is a shorter guy. It is his quickness that stands out. You have to get your hands on him fast or he will just run by you. He is so nimble for a 250-pound plus man, and he can change directions in a flash. He's an incredible athlete."
Armstead said he had minor hand surgery in the off-season and spent the off-season rehabbing, but he is in top shape and ready to help the Saints go another Super Bowl push.
"I'm excited to be a part of this organization," he said. "We have some really strong defensive personnel, and offensively, we will move the ball. I hope we run the ball a little more to be honest with you. I love to run block, and I love the physical nature that it requires. Drew Brees is preaching to us each day for another Super Bowl run, and as a team to again bring back that Lombardi Trophy to the Who Dat Nation."
The Louisiana high school ranks have churned out more pro football players per capita four out of the last five years than any other state in America.
But the Pelican State has not produced a lot of NFL offensive linemen until now.
There are now 10 offensive linemen who played football and grew up in Louisiana over the past two years that are playing or have a chance to play in the NFL.
Former Thibodaux High and Auburn offensive tackle Greg Robinson (6-5, 320) was the second overall selection in the 2014 NFL draft and became the highest drafted offensive lineman from Louisiana in the modern day era of pro football.
In the third round, the Carolina Panthers selected former St. Augustine High (New Orleans) and LSU offensive guard Trai Turner (6-3, 310).
It continued in the fifth round as the Buffalo Bills selected Baylor offensive guard Cyril Richardson. The 6-5, 330 pounder grew up in New Orleans and attended L.B. Landry High in Algiers before Hurricane Katrina struck in 2005. His family moved initially to Baton Rouge and ttended Baker High School before the family moved to Fort Worth, Texas, where he finished his high-school career.
The Detroit Lions signed former Edna Karr High School in New Orleans offensive tackle Cornelius Lucas as an undrafted rookie free agent. The 6-7 �, 316 pound tackle, who has impressed the Lions coaching staff, played at Kansas State.
In the 2013 draft, the San Diego Chargers selected Alabama offensive tackle D.J. Fluker in the first round Fluker was born in New Orleans and was raised in the Lower Ninth Ward area before he and his family evacuated the city right before Katrina. The 6-5, 340 pounder moved to Biloxi, Mississippi, and then Mobile, Alabama before he attending Alabama.
The Miami Dolphins selected offensive tackle/guard Dallas Thomas from the University of Tennessee in the third round in 2013. The 6-5, 315 pound tackle prepped at Scotlandville Magnet High in Baton Rouge.
Assumption High's Jordan Mills was selected by the Chicago Bears in the fifth round of the 2013 draft. The 6-5, 316-pound right tackle from Louisiana Tech started 14 games for the Bears.
Former East St. John High center Patrick Lewis went undrafted in 2013, but he immediately signed with the Green Bay Packers. The 6-1 �, 312 pounder from Texas A&M was picked off the Packers practice squad late in the season by the Jacksonville Jaguars.
LSU offensive tackle Chris Faulk was another player not selected in the 2013 draft, but he signed with the Cleveland Browns. Faulk, the 6-5, 323 pounder from Northshore High in Slidell, is now entering his second year with the Browns.
Jason Weaver, a former offensive tackle at Edna Karr in New Orleans, was not drafted in 2013, but he signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The 6-5, 310-pound tackle from Southern Mississippi was with the Cincinnati Bengals and Dolphins in 2013 before signing with the Saints.
Louisiana has produced a host of NFL defensive backs and defensive tackles, but it has never been noted for its big offensive linemen until now.
Times are a changing and consider that LSU has La'el Collins (Redemptorist High in Baton Rouge), Elliott Porter (Archbishop Shaw High in Marrero), Josh Boutte (Westgate High in New Iberia) and Jerald Hawkins (West St. Mary High in Baldwin) waiting in the wings to enter the NFL.
Also, the nation's top-rated high school Jason Weaver offensive lineman last fall was West Monroe High offensive tackle Cameron Robinson. The 6-5, 325 pounder passed on signing with LSU and elected to sign on with Alabama and Nick Saban.
I am not sure what is in the water near Stone Mountain, Georgia, but if I am a college recruiter, I have to take note to what Stephenson High School in Stone Mountain has produced in a short period of time.
Former LSU and current Washington Redskins linebacker Perry Riley was from Stephenson High, along with another former Tiger in linebacker Kelvin Sheppard, now with the Indianapolis Colts.
Saints safety Marcus Ball was a standout prep football player at Stephenson High before playing at Florida State, Memphis and the Canadian Football League.
Former Vanderbilt University standout safety Kenny Ladler was also a prep star football player at Stephenson, and he recently signed with the Bills.
And when you watch SEC football in 2014, one of the star offensive performers is South Carolina halfback Mike Davis.
The 5-9, 215 pounder rushed for 1,183 yards on 203 carries and scored 11 touchdowns last season as a sophomore.
Guess where Davis played his high school football? He played at Stephenson High.
NFL analyst Mike Detiller is based in Raceland.

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Great excursions, met nice folks, food was just fair ~!!!: Carnival Freedom Cruise Review by MaRyBGM
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Great excursions, met nice folks, food was just fair ~!!!
Destination: Western Caribbean
Embarkation: Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades)
We recently were on a Mediterranean cruise on the Celebrity Equinox, which was so elegant, in an understated way. So when we boarded the Freedom, we thought it was a bit gaudy. Our cabin was a nice size with a lot of storage space (actually more storage space than on the Equinox). The beds were comfortable. Our balcony was very More narrow.
We had early seating. The first night, we were assigned to a booth for 4 in the corner of the main dining room. My husband went to the maitre d', and asked to have our table changed to a more open area, and larger table. The next morning, we were excited to see that we were assigned to a new table. It turned out to be a table for 10 ----- we all got along great. We went to the shows together, and several of us went on excursions together. On the last day, there was a Breast Cancer walk which 7 of us from our table participated in.
The first morning on the Freedom, I waited on line for 10 minutes just to get oatmeal and a croissant. The Equinox had far more choices at every meal than was offered on the Freedom, and all buffets had individual stations, so you NEVER had to wait on line. For example, for lunch, there was a separate station for salad, for bread, main entrees, assorted meats (including minute steak and chicken breast served every day), pasta (choose type of pasta and sauce), side dishes, pastries, fruit, etc. There had to have been at least 20 different stations at each meal, in addition to hamburger and pizza offerings. The quality of the food on the Equinox was superb, whereas I thought only some meals on the Freedom were very good (primarily the fish and seafood), and some, especially the turkey, were awful. My husband eats only sugar-free desserts. At lunch there was only 1 sugar-free cake, and at dinner only one sugar-free cake and only vanilla sugar-free ice cream. Our waiter was fine serving what was on the menu, but was never accommodating with other requests, or even trying to get it for a future dinner. On the Equinox, the maitre d' was at our table EVERY night, and so accommodating --- he brought us salads, etc from the specialty restaurants to the main dining room at request. All we had to do was ask for something --- if it wasn't on the menu that night, he ordered it for us for the next evening. On the Freedom, the maitre d' NEVER came to our table even once. We have been on 3 Celebrity cruises, and feel it's hard to beat the quality and selection of their food, so maybe we were spoiled.
We thought the entertainment was very good. The Big Easy was one of the best production shows we've seen. Singer Jamie Frasier and comedian Happy Cole put on a SUPER show. Happy Cole performed the next night doing an adults only show, which was extremely funny. The Beatles show was good, not great ---- but enjoyable. They did fill in with guest talent show, but it turned out to be enjoyable, consisting of 5 guests with good voices. We thought Felipe did a very good job as Cruise Director (on the Equinox, we were not impressed with the Cruise Director --- he was conceited and not very visible). Felipe had a great personality, and was quite visible, as were Little John and other members working to assist him. It was great that they did a lot of interactive activities as Newlywed Game, pool games, trivia, etc. For the people who participated in these activities, Felipe said they were getting a huge discount on purchasing a DVD. It turns out it was a $10 savings ---- how petty can they be!! These folks provided entertainment for the guests --- the DVDs should be given as a gift for participating, as it cost them nothing to produce the shows.
At sea days, and after excursions, we spent a lot of time at the adult pool, and never had a hard time finding a chaise lounge, although we found them very uncomfortable.
My husband enjoys the casino more than I do. I found it very smoky, so couldn't stay there too long.
First port --- Key West --- it rained quite hard all day. We went to Mel Fisher Museum which was very interesting, and then walked around town a bit. We were planning on going to other museums, but they were a long walk, so went back to the ship for lunch. Then we went out again, and took a 1 ½ hour tram ride around Key West. The tram had a roof, but was open on the sides, so they gave us ponchos. We still got wet, but enjoyed the tour and seeing all of Key West. Cayman Islands --- we went on a Carnival tour to Turtle Farm, Hell and swimming with the stingrays. The turtle farm was interesting, and we got to hold large turtles. There's not much to see at Hell, except for a rock formation, but it was interesting to be able to say we went to Hell, and sent postcards from there. We then took ½ hour boat ride to a sandbar, and swam with the stingrays. It was an awesome experience. The tour was from 9AM til 1:30, so were back on the ship for lunch. Ocho Rios ---- we were planning on going to Dunn's River Falls with Moby Dick Tours, which was $40 per person. But then some of the gals at our table told us out they were going with Peat Taylor Tours, which offered Dunn's River Falls and tubing for $50 per person, so we changed tours and went with them. I climbed to the top of Dunn's River Falls, which I find an accomplishment, as I'm usually not adventuresome. Everyone holds hands, and the tour guide helps a lot along the way. It was a great experience. Then we went tubing, which was so much fun. When it was over, I wanted to go back for another 45 minutes. Peat Taylor and his son were so very personable and made it fun. They were talking to us all along the ride, and had us singing. Several folks were dropped off for lunch at a local restaurant, but we went back to the ship for lunch. Afterwards, I heard the restaurant was quite good and had a great atmosphere. We met at 8:30, and returned at 1:45. FABULOUS tour ~!!
The debarkation was run extremely well. They called your assigned number, and you left the ship without waiting with large groups of folks for them to call your number.
I read rave reviews about the food on the Freedom, but perhaps those folks didn't have the comparison that we had. All in all ---- we didn't love the food, but we had a super time because of the folks we met, the entertainment and the excursions we took. Less
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Where Does the Precious Metals Market Currently Stand?
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Whether you collect coins or bullion, investing in precious metals can be very enjoyable and profitable. The most successful collectors and investors go to great lengths to stay on top of current trends in the precious metals market. Like any financial market, there is no way to accurately predict precisely what gold, silver, phentermine palladium and platinum prices will do. By being as educated about the matter as possible, however, it's a lot easier to make educated predictions that can pay off handsomely over the long term. If you're not convinced about the unpredictability of the precious metals market, its current state is sure to serve as a strong reminder.
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Small Events have Big Impacts on the Precious Metals Market
The first thing to understand about the precious metals market is that it can be affected by seemingly small, unrelated events. The prices of metals like gold and silver are intricately linked to many other important economic indicators. A drop in value of a currency halfway across the world can make gold and silver prices drop everywhere else. In some cases, an event like that can make them rise too. The best investors are those who are willing and able to understand as much about the world economy as possible.
Will the Economy Rebound in 2013?
The U.S. economy has been struggling along for some time. Most experts agree that the worst is behind us, but that doesn't mean the economy is truly in recovery mode. The ultimate test will be the first few months of 2013. Many people have their hopes pinned on how the U.S. economy performs in the early part of the year. The year is still very young, but the news is somewhat mixed. The economy doesn't seem to be off to the robust start that many were expecting.
The state of the U.S. economy has a profound impact on the precious metals market. If you've invested in bullion or coins over the last few years, you already know this. The economy has been in very bad shape, and the precious metals market has suffered accordingly. Fortunately, other events in the world have helped to keep the precious metals market from experiencing a catastrophic nosedive. Still, people are hedging their bets that things will dramatically improve in 2013, but there are no guarantees. Many different things come into play when it comes to determining the state of the U.S. economy.
The U.S. real estate market offers clues as to the health of the economy in general. Foreclosures and short sales continue to be far more widespread than usual, but they seem to be slowing down in many areas. In some areas, in fact, housing inventory is actually tightening. As the number of available houses dips, prices may finally begin to stabilize and even rise. As housing values rise, consumer confidence should as well. Needless to say, consumer confidence can be enormously beneficial to the economy, and that's especially true when the economy is showing signs of improving already.
The economy can't hope to truly recover until unemployment levels drop to much more normal levels. That seemed to be slowly but surely happening, but the latest weekly jobless claims report is a little discouraging. As reported by Seeking Alpha, the latest jobless claims report shows that the number of claims rose by around 4,000 since last week. The new total is right around 371,000. This is disappointing to those who were hoping for exciting, positive news, but it doesn't mean that doomsday is upon us. In some ways, watching reports too closely can be more trouble than it's worth.
What will Bernanke Say?
Many investors are holding off on making any predictions or major investments until the much-anticipated speech by Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke has been given. The speech is expected to provide extensive information about how the Fed will move forward in 2013. Spending cuts are currently on the table, and his speech should reveal how extensive they be and how they will be done. The matter of raising the debt ceiling yet again will be covered as well. The aftermath of Bernanke's speech is sure to provide many interesting clues about the state of the precious metals market.
Those who are watching the economy also continue to be concerned about the fiscal cliff debacle. Although the matter was seemingly resolved right before the dawn of 2013, the truth is that it isn't even close to being finished. In fact, a lot is still up in the air, and the resulting uncertainty is having a major impact on investors' confidence. With any luck, the fiscal cliff issue will be completely over and done with by the end of the spring. Until that happens, the economy and the precious metals market are sure to experience ongoing volatility.
The World Economy
For investors in the U.S., the state of the U.S. economy looms incredibly large. However, palladium, platinum, gold and silver prices are often impacted by events that span the entire globe. There's no way to even come close to predicting what the precious metals market will do without paying attention to events around the world. Experienced precious metals investors know that currency prices often have major impacts on the values of gold, silver and other precious metals. The economies of other nations also often have major impacts on the market as well.
As always, many people are eagerly awaiting updates on the state of the Chinese economy. There's no question that it has expanded; what remains unclear is by how much. If you're concerned about precious metals prices, you should cross your fingers that the Chinese economy has expanded by a considerable degree. If the economy of China grows by an amount that exceeds most analysts' predictions, the impact on the precious metals market is sure to be overwhelmingly positive. If the economy fails to grow by as much as analysts were predicting, however, prices across the precious metals market are likely to drop.
Events in other parts of the world are expected to leave marks on the precious metals market in 2013 as well. The Indian rupee has been rallying against the U.S. dollar. If this keeps up, demand for gold is sure to increase too, and gold prices should rise. Over in Europe, the ECB's recent decision to keep the euro rate where it is drove up the value of that currency. As is usually the case, the value of precious metals rose along with the value of the euro. Whether the euro's value will continue to rise or even remain as high as it is remains to be seen.
Educated Investors are Successful Investors
Although things are always in flux in the precious metals market, one thing never changes: The most successful investors are the ones who rely on reputable sources. If possible, set aside at least 30 to 60 minutes per day to study up about the current state of the precious metals market. If you're unsure where to turn, is always a reliable choice. Although some folks only do this research once a week or so, it's a lot better to get into the habit of doing it daily.


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Dick: A brave Zilly? I can't believe it.
Dick: I tell you, doctor, this guy is afraid of his own shadow. I want you to find out why he's chicken and cure him.
Doctor: Oh, that's a very common ailment. It's known as "frightola scaredy-cat-itis." And a cure is just a simple hypnotizement of the chicken brain cells.
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"Let me state once and for all that this self-confident cripple was the most powerful hypnotist I have ever seen in my life. It was pretty plain now that he threw dust in the public eye and advertised himself as a prestidigitator on account of police regulations which would have prevented him from making his living by the exercise of his powers. The audience laughed and applauded as they followed the grotesque details; shook their heads, clapped their knees, fell very frankly under the spell of this stern, self-assured personality."
-- Thomas Mann
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- Dan said...
Clinton was just another in a long line of marionettes with strings pulled by the powerful and wealthy. What a joke it is to have to choose between a few fellows able to raise the multi-million $ price of admission just to play the presidential race game. That old movie "A Face In The Crowd" proves as fresh today as when it was made. - also, I really liked your Poetry Corner #5, the lyrics/poetry reminded of Guthrie.
- February 26, 2005 10:05 AM
- Tom Sutpen said...
I was a little hesitant posting this entry, since it might lead people to think I'm a Republican or something of that stripe, which I'm not.
Politically I'm pretty firmly on the Left; which is all the more reason for me to despise Bill Clinton. Forget about his endless mendacity and general phoniness; forget (if you can) his using women like Kleenex or his never having, to this day, denied raping a woman in Arkansas when he was Atty. Gen. down there. Our first White Trash President sold out any hope for a Progressive agenda in the Democratic party more systematically than any Chief executive who emerged from it; and for no reason other than attracting Big Money donors and credulous dopes who can legally vote so he could hold onto the job for another four years. He cared about nothing; he believed in nothing but his own ambitions and his own appetites.
Yeah. I know Bush is a whole lot worse in so many ways. That's true. But people in this country knew what they were getting when they voted for that cretin. He is what he is and he can't hide it to save his life. Clinton, on the other hand, would say and do anything, and I don't mean just to get elected. He gave everything he touched a bad name.
Kinky Friedman's "Sold American" is, I think, one of the most beautiful, near poetic lyrics ever written. Song lyrics (even Guthrie's) rarely work on the page, but this is one of the few that does; and that's why I felt it wasn't too big a stretch to enter it in that series.
- February 26, 2005 10:25 AM
- swac said...
Plus his idea of great jazz is the Dave Brubeck Quartet...I mean, come on.
- February 26, 2005 11:11 AM
- Brent McKee said...
Oddly enough Stephen (Tom wouldn't know this), reading the Thomas Mann quote brought a different face to my mind - Pierre Elliot Trudeau. I was not a fan but the man could sell salty snacks to someone in the desert begging for water.
- February 26, 2005 12:05 PM


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Speaker of the National Assembly Raphael Trotman said that he deferred last Monday's meeting of the Committee of Privileges of the National Assembly – meant to address whether embattled Minister of Home Affairs Clement Rohee could speak in the National Assemby – yielding to the wishes of APNU and the PPP/C with regard to the unsuitability of proceeding with the meeting.
"First of all, meetings of the Privileges Committee are in camera," he said, an indication that he is not at liberty to reveal details of the meeting. "I convened the meeting because I believed we had received a ruling from the Chief Justice based on an opinion and I thought I would convene the meeting to ascertain what the powers of the Assembly are. I had received information from the House of Commons in the UK and the House of Representatives in Australia," he said.
"[When the meeting commenced], I made an opening statement in which I stated that the purpose of the meeting was to discuss what are the powers of the Assembly in light of the court order and not meant to interfere with the decision of the Chief Justice or Rohee's right to speak," he said.
However, he said that APNU wanted to wait until the outcome of the court matter before proceeding with the meeting. This was also the feeling of Attorney General Anil Nandlall who said that since the matter was extant, the meeting should be put off.
"The two sides said that they preferred to wait and so I deferred to them. The matter is now sine die (put down indefinitely) in the committee," he said.
On January 15, Trotman had said acting Chief Justice Ian Chang's ruling on the move to gag Home Minister Clement Rohee is not binding on him or the National Assembly. He said that he would be filing proceedings to further clarify the court's authority over the legislature.
On Friday January 11, Justice Chang found that Rohee as an elected member has a right to speak in the National Assembly. However, his ruling appeared to leave the question of his speaking to the Speaker of the National Assembly and the procedures of the House.
Trotman had made it clear that Rohee is not the subject of any proceeding before the Committee. Trotman said that being a member of the committee, Rohee was expected to appear and be part of the Committee's work and participate if he so desires. Rohee subsequently tendered his resignation from the Privileges Committee.
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Andy Reid has been at the Eagles' helm since 1999 -- one year longer than Bill Belichick has been in New England -- making him the longest-tenured coach in the NFL.
But is his reign in jeopardy?
With his self-anointed "Dream Team" now buried in the NFC East cellar at 1-4, scrutiny continues to intensify on the team and Reid, who's never truly curried the favor of the Eagles faithful despite taking the team to one Super Bowl, five NFC Championship Games, seven division titles and nine playoff appearances. (And with the Phillies ousted from baseball's playoffs, Philly fans are currently as prickly as ever.)
Given the team's bounty of skilled players and the high-profile influx of talent in the offseason, much more was expected from the team and Reid, whose staff has struggled to incorporate all the new bodies.
"They have more problems than a math book right now. We cannot put a finger on just one thing," said NFL Network GameDay Final analyst Deion Sanders on Sunday night. "This team is in total disarray.
"It starts with the coaches, and it starts from the top."
And Reid has consistently said the same thing.
"There's nobody to blame but me," Reid said following yesterday's 31-24 error-filled loss to the Bills. "That's how I look at it. I take full responsibility for it. It's my team."
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SAN MARINO - Umpires do not often change close judgement calls.
Temple City High School pinch hitter Jennifer Pegg sent a backspin chopper at San Marino second baseman Allison Lee with two outs and the tying run on third base. The ball spun backward and died when Lee tried to pick it up. She bobbled it and threw to first baseman Erin Stenwall. Pegg was still called out.
The umpires met for two minutes in the San Marino infield to discuss the call. They changed the ruling, called her safe with a run scoring, and it helped the Rams to a 2-1 upset victory in a Rio Hondo League game.
It is the first time the Rams, who were playing their league opener, have beaten San Marino ace pitcher Michelle Floyd in nine tries.
"It is really big," said Temple City's Breanna Rodrigo, who went 2 for 3 and scored the game-tying run. "We have been dying forever to come here and win and beat her. She is so overpowering and everyone is so scared."
The Titans held a 1-0 lead in the sixth inning. Rodrigo hit a dying fly ball to center field that diving center fielder Larissa Phillips almost came up with. Rodrigo got a double out of it, the Rams' third hit of the game off Floyd.
Floyd, who struck out 15 batters, struck out Celina Ornelas, and Ciara Schnyder's sacrifice moved Rodrigo to third base. Then Pegg, pinch-hitting for Sierra Singer, hit that grounder to tie the game.
"It's good they got together and got it correct, which is what they should do," Temple City coach Bob Ellingsworth said. "Things happen up close. That was an important call. I'm glad the umpires got together and made the call."
"That hurt," San Marino coach Mitch Dimkich said. "I am not blaming it on the calls. That's part of the game. But it hurts when it's this close."
Later in the inning, Singer, re-inserted into the lineup, stole second. On the next pitch, she took off for third. San Marino catcher Caitlyn Callahan made the throw, but no one was there. Singer scored the winning run when the ball went into left field.
"That's a tough play on third base there," Dimkich said. "The runner on second beats shortstop (Lindsay Saldebar) over there. She not in position. Our third baseman (Kelly Crowley) is going back. In hindsight, (Callahan) should have held the ball.
"What usually makes a difference are the little plays here and there. It happened."
Twice Temple City had runners on second and third and could not score, both times with one out.
"Michelle Floyd is a DivisionI player, and we stepped up and put the ball in play," Ellingsworth said.
It kept the Titans winless in their last three games. They are 1-1 in league play, 9-3-1 overall.
"There is not much we really can do about it," Floyd said. "We put our hearts on the field. We're definitely disappointed, but we control what we can control and not worry about what we can't control."
Temple City pitcher Elisa Ponce gave up two hits and walked three. She had only one strikeout.
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Thankfully, the Destinator, loaded onto this five-year-old iPaq, was wrong on how far away on the Oxley Highway the next petrol station was. Photo Michel O'Sullivan
It's not every day a gadget makes you crap your pants.
That should be self-evident, I suppose. If a gadget made you crap your pants every day (even if it was only metaphorically) you'd soon put it on eBay, or pull the batteries out, or something, and it would quickly cease to be a daily problem.
Unless, of course, the gadget was the famed Peristalsis Probe for the Permanently Constipated, in which case such a quotidian bowel movement might be just what you paid for.
And, indeed, the gadget I have in mind when I mention pants pooping doesn't have that effect on a daily basis. In our tests, it only happened on two days, out of an intensive review process that lasted 25 days - the longest, most detailed review ever undertaken by the Digital Life labs. But, still, twice is a lot.
Naturally, the gadget I'm talking about is a GPS navigator. (For what else can scare a grown man so? A Roboraptor? An Olympus bath-time fun digital camera? I doubt it.)
More precisely, the gadget was a five-year-old iPaq hand-held computer we found lying around the labs, which for purposes of this review the lab staff paired with a Bluetooth GPS receiver, loaded with the latest version of the Destinator GPS navigation software, and strapped to the handlebars of a trusty Triumph motorcycle, before sending me (the bunny) off on a 25-day tour of the major motorcycle routes of NSW and Queensland.
The question we were hoping to answer with the tour was a simple one: if it's true that man cannot live on bread alone, is it equally true that one (in these gender-neutral, high-technology days) cannot live on GPS alone?
To this end, the lab staff devised an experiment for me. I was instructed to fill up only at petrol stations, eat only at restaurants, and stay only at hotels or motels that appeared in the Destinator's "Points of Interest" list.
And, while I wasn't restricted to routes chosen by the Destinator (it sadly doesn't have the "twisty roads with few or no cars" option required for such a trip), I was to plot all my routes on the Destinator, and use it to fill in the gaps.
On the whole, I can report that the experiment went well enough. If you count being twice scared to death as living; if you count eating almost nothing but hamburgers for a month as living; and if you count staying in some of the pokiest motels known to the NRMA as living, then it seems that one can indeed live on GPS alone.
In fact, over the course of the month I became so dependent on Destinator that by the end I was unable to live without it. On the one day near the end of the trip when I forgot to charge the GPS receiver that feeds Destinator with the geographic co-ordinates it needs to do its thing, I found myself at a complete loss.
I didn't know where to ride, even though I had a bag full of maps strapped to the back of the bike, and even though there were street signs pointing the way. And without the Destinator telling me how to get to the nearest restaurant, I couldn't decide where to eat, even though I could see cafes and hamburger joints on the side of the road. It's easy to become captive to technology.
If only the makers of these devices would start to add reviews to their points of interest, or even just ratings (so that it wouldn't tell you only where your nearest hotel was, but also what it was like) then I dare say you could live quite well, and quite happily (in an entranced sort of way) on GPS alone.
Or, perhaps, GPS mixed with a modicum of common sense. For the Destinator, like every GPS system we've ever reviewed, was not infallible, and sometimes local human knowledge was required.
In Singleton, NSW, for example, the hotel which Destinator selected for me turned out to be an empty field on the edge of town - something which, at the end of a long day of riding, I found to be a little disorienting and disconcerting. (Luckily Destinator had the correct phone number for the hotel, and I was able to resort to an actual human for directions.)
Or on the Oxley Highway, as another example, the Destinator reported that the next petrol station wasn't for another 49 kilometres, a readout which created a major Pants Crapping Event atop the Triumph because a) I figured my tank only had around 30 kms of fuel left in it, b) there were bushfires on the horizon and c) there were no cars to be seen to rescue me should I run out of petrol and fry to a crisp on the side of the road.
Thankfully, the Destinator was wrong and I crapped my Kevlars needlessly: petrol was only 10 kilometres away, not 49. Destinator had forgotten about a whole five-house town. (Then again, based on the way the bike limped into Port Macquarie, maybe Destinator had been right all along. Maybe it wasn't a petrol station I found in that small nameless town after all. Maybe it was ethanol.)
But, for us, nowhere was the gap between GPS knowledge and local human knowledge more evident than in Mullumbimby (or Mullum as the local humans call it), where, having foolishly set the Destinator to "take shortest route" mode rather than the safer "take fastest route" mode, I was taken on a tour of roads that nary a human local would dare drive. Having been taken by the Destinator down one such road, known as Eureka Road, which was so dark, so narrow and twisty it was almost literally like being led up the garden path, I inquired of the local publican whether it was somewhere he would drive.
"Is Eureka Road the best way into Mullum," I asked?
"Gracious,* no!" said the barman, explaining that the best way to Mullum was down the highway (as I had suspected all along).
"Oh," I said.
(*Actually he said "Shit, no", but this is a family newspaper.)
Clearly, no amount of technology can ever make up for a modicum of local knowledge, and we'd recommend that, if you ever have the opportunity to strap a local barman to your handlebars and ask him for directions, do that in preference to carrying a GPS.
Not that having locals with you on the roads is always desirable, especially not if you're on the narrow, twisty roads that Destinator seems to have a penchant for when it's in its infamous "shortest route", aka "quickest death" mode.
It was precisely this lethal GPS-meets-local combination that led me to the second and thankfully final Pants Crapping Event, when Destinator took me down a road which the locals obviously seem to think no one ever goes down, judging from the way one of the locals seemed to think he was the only one on the road and so ran me off it with his ute.
"Gracious!" I screamed as I rode into the scrub.
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Sumner Locke Elliott
|Sumner Locke Elliott
17 October 1917
Sydney, Australia
|24 June 1991
(aged 73)
New York, United States
|Cause of death
|Colon cancer
Sumner Locke Elliott (17 October 1917 – 24 June 1991) was an Australian (later American) novelist and playwright
Elliott was born in Sydney to the writer Helena Sumner Locke (1881–1917) and the journalist Henry Logan Elliott. His mother died of eclampsia one day after his birth.[1] Elliott was raised by his aunts, who had a fierce custody battle over him, fictionalized in Elliott's autobiographical novel, Careful, He Might Hear You. Elliott was educated at Cranbrook School in Bellevue Hill, Sydney.
World War II[edit]
Elliott became an actor and writer with the Doris Fitton's Independent Theatre. He was drafted into the Australian Army in 1942, but instead of being posted overseas, he worked as a clerk in Australia. He used these experiences as the inspiration for his controversial play, Rusty Bugles. The play toured extensively throughout Australia and achieved the notoriety of being closed down for obscenity by the Chief Secretary's Office.[2]
However, Rusty Bugles' place in the history of Australian theatre rests on more than notoriety. Mac is a memorable character in the play, and in the first production, Frank O'Donnell transformed audiences' understanding of the typical Australian 'bludger' or 'scrounger'. To the men in his unit, he appeared a winner even when he was losing, but with the discovery of his wife's infidelity, his fragility becomes apparent.[3]
Elliott moved to the United States in 1948, where he ranked in the pantheon of leading playwrights during the Golden Age of live television dramas, writing more than 30 original plays and numerous adaptations for such shows as Philco-Goodyear Playhouse, Kraft Television Theatre, Studio One and Playhouse 90. He also wrote a play Buy Me Blue Ribbons, which had a short run on Broadway.[4]
In 1955, he obtained United States citizenship and did not return to Australia until 1974.[3]
Elliott's best known novel, Careful, He Might Hear You, won the 1963 Miles Franklin Award and was turned into a film in 1983.
Private life[edit]
As a gay man during a time when this was socially problematic, Elliott was uncomfortable with his sexuality. He kept it secret until nearly the end of his life before coming out in his book Fairyland. Because of these fears, Elliott had affairs but never had any stable relationships.[5]
He died of colon cancer in New York City in 1991.
- Careful, He Might Hear You (1963)
- Some Doves and Pythons (1966)
- Edens Lost (1969)
- The Man Who Got Away (1972)
- Going (1975)
- Water Under the Bridge (1977)
- Rusty Bugles (1980)
- Signs of Life (1981)
- About Tilly Beamis (1985)
- Waiting for Childhood (1987)
- Fairyland (1990)
Short stories[edit]
- Radio Days (1993)
- Storm (1931) (one-act)
- Interval (1939)
- The Cow Jumped Over the Moon (1939)
- The Little Sheep Run Fast (1940)
- Goodbye to the Music (1942)
- Your Obedient Servant (1943)
- The Invisible Circus (1946)
- Wicked Is the Vine (first Australian play to be televised in U.S.)[6]
- Rusty Bugles (1948)
- Buy Me Blue Ribbons (1951)
- John Murray Anderson's Almanac (1953)
TV plays[edit]
- "Beloved Stranger" (1955), for Goodyear Television Playhouse (1955)
- "The Thin Air" (1952), "We Were Children" (1952), "Before I Wake" (1953) and "Friday the 13th" (1954) for Philco Television Playhouse
- "The King and Mrs. Candle," for Producers' Showcase (1955)
- "Whereabouts Unknown," for The Kaiser-Aluminum Hour (1957)
- "Babe in the Woods" (1957) and "Love at Fourth Sight" (1957) for Studio One
- "The Count of Monte Cristo" (1958) and "The Prisoner of Zenda" (1961) for Dupont Show of the Month
- "Daisy! Daisy!" (1956) and "You and Me... and the Gatepost!" (1956) for Playwrights '56
- "I Heard You Calling Me" (1961), for Way Out
- "Mrs. Gilling and the Skyscraper" (1957) for The Alcoa Hour
- "Wish on the Moon," for Philco-Goodyear Playhouse (1953).
Radio plays[edit]
- "Wicked is the Vine" – Lux Radio Theatre (1947)
- ^ [1] Archived March 22, 2007, at the Wayback Machine.
- ^ Alomes, Stephen (11 October 1999). When London Calls: The Expatriation of Australian Creative Artists to Britain. Cambridge University Press. p. 35. ISBN 978-0-521-62978-2.
- ^ a b "Sumner Locke Elliott". Middlemiss.org. Retrieved 28 October 2014.
- ^ "Buy Me Blue Ribbons". Internet Broadway Database. Retrieved 28 October 2014.
- ^ [2] Archived June 25, 2006, at the Wayback Machine.
- ^ "Sydney Morning Herald". Trove.nla.gov.au. 27 October 1948. Retrieved 28 October 2014.
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Dec 5, 2012 - From staff reportsOfficials have released the names of the suspect and deceased victim involved in a hit-and-run accident early Monday at the Rezeride Roadhouse Saloon west of Kinnear.
Coroner Ed McAuslan said Michelle Littleshield, 35, of St. Stephen's, died at about 2 a.m. Monday of blunt-force trauma from the crash. Another woman reportedly was with Littleshield in the Rezeride parking lot where the accident occurred; the second woman was transported to Riverton Memorial Hospital to be treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
Alma Mosho, 33, of Fort Hall, Idaho, has been arrested on two counts of aggravated homicide by vehicle in connection with the incident. According to reports, witnesses at the scene of the crash described her silver Nissan car as being responsible.
A Wind River Police Department officer who pulled the vehicle over on Wyoming Highway 132 about 20 minutes after the incident reported that Mosho was the sole occupant and operator of the car, which bore damage consistent with reports from witnesses at the Rezeride. The WRPD arrested Mosho at that time for driving under the influence of alcohol, but she was extradited from the Wind River Indian Reservation on Tuesday afternoon to be charged twice for aggravated homicide by vehicle.
Officials said the first count of aggravated homicide by vehicle alleges Mosho committed the crime while driving a vehicle recklessly, while count two alleges that she committed the crime while under the influence of alcohol.
She is alleged to have struck two victims with her vehicle in the parking lot of the Rezeride Roadhouse bar for reasons unknown at this time. Mosho's arraignment was Wednesday, when Riverton Circuit Court Judge Wesley A. Roberts set her bond at $50,000. Her preliminary hearing is scheduled for 9 a.m. Dec. 12 in Riverton.
The Fremont County Sheriff's Office will work with the Fremont County Coroner's Office on the case with assistance from the WRPD and the Wyoming Highway Patrol.
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MELBOURNE Storm is a team that enjoys having something extra to play for and it has been given additional motivation for tomorrow night's clash against Sydney Roosters by news that hardworking props Adam Woolnough and Troy Thompson will retire at the end of this season.
The Storm will know by kick-off whether it needs to beat the Roosters to secure the minor premiership. The Storm is one game clear of second-placed Manly, which must beat Brisbane tomorrow afternoon at Suncorp Stadium, and most likely by a substantial margin, to have a chance of snatching the J.J.Giltinan Shield away from Melbourne.
It has been a tough week for Melbourne, with the season of firebrand forward Adam Blair, who will be playing for Wests Tigers from next season, coming to an end after he received a five-game suspension for his part in two brawls during last week's violent clash with Manly.
With his season over, he will not again play for the Storm - the club where he made his name - while teammates Sika Manu and Sisa Waqa will miss tomorrow's game after they were banned for one game.
Woolnough and Thompson only arrived at the Storm during the pre-season - answering the need for experienced front-rowers after last year's exodus because of the salary cap cheating scandal - but have become popular members of the squad.
Woolnough had made an impact before suffering an Achilles injury, while Thompson had shown impressive early-season form before injury and illness conspired to restrict him to only six games.


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NORTH SYDNEY — Police are requesting the public's assistance after a 48-year-old man was sent to hospital with serious head injuries.
The man was found in the parking lot of the Atlantic Superstore on King Street in North Sydney just before midnight on Monday by store staff, according to the Cape Breton Regional Police Service.
He was initially transported by EHS to Cape Breton Regional Hospital in Sydney and was scheduled to be transferred to Halifax Tuesday morning for further treatment.
Members of the major crime, identification and K-9 units are investigating the incident with patrol officers.
Anyone with information about what may have happened to this individual is asked to contact police at 563-5151 or anonymously through Crime Stoppers.


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The Met Office calls it a "notable weather event". A cool weather system spinning anti-clockwise over the Atlantic drifted into Britain and mixed with warm air that has brought heatwaves to Spain, France and eastern Europe. The warm air rose, cooled, contracted and released its moisture in a 24-hour deluge.
Climate change is expected to make extreme weather more common in Britain. While the number of rainy days is predicted to fall in summer, the downpours are set to become more intense. The unusual position of the jet stream, a belt of fast-moving air, has been blamed by some. It normally lies over the north Atlantic holding back bad weather while allowing warm weather to move up from Europe. But it has moved several hundred miles to the south, possibly because of La Niña which occurs when cool water surges from the bottom of the Pacific and cools the air above.


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WATCH: Parents Outraged After Fake Kidnapping Prank
Marcus D. just showed me this video and I have NO idea how the two guys making this video thought this was okay.
Two brothers- Jeremy and Jason Holden- were going for a "public service announcement" vibe, warning parents about child abduction and how easy it could happen. They did this by snatching a little boy off a park bench in broad daylight, putting him in a van, and driving away. (And later, posting the entire thing on Youtube.)
Several onlookers dialed 911, moms screaming frantically, until the two men drove back to the park and were confronted by the police, apologizing and telling them it was staged. From the details of this story, it looks like they weren't arrested and were instead given a warning.
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Excellent image quality. 5.5fps shooting. Retro design. Sharp kit lens. Built-in flash. Tilting 921k-dot rear display. Built-in Wi-Fi.
No EVF option. Noticeable shutter lag. A bit slow to turn on. Lacks mic input. Noticeable rolling shutter in video.
Bottom Line
The Fujifilm X-A1 is the least expensive X-series camera that Fuji sells; while it doesn't feature the company's unique X-Trans image sensor, it's still a solid performer.
The weakest aspect of the X-A1 is its speed. It requires 1.7 seconds to start and capture an image. There's also a wait to focus and fire in bright light (0.2-second), and in dim light that stretches to 1.3 seconds. Burst shooting speed is different story—the X-A1 can shoot at 5.5 frames per second, and it can keep that pace for 40 JPG shots, or 12 Raw/Raw+JPG shots before slowing down. When paired with a SanDisk 95MBps memory card it requires 3.9 seconds to clear a full JPG burst to the card; that increases to 6.2 seconds for Raw and 8 seconds for Raw+JPG. The focus speed may be attributed to its contrast detect system. Mirrorless cameras that also employ phase detection, like the Samsung NX300, tend to be a bit faster. The NX300 focus and fires in just 0.1-second in ample light, but it too slows when it gets dark, requiring 1.4 seconds to lock in and fire. The Samsung is also faster to start at 1.1 seconds, and rattles off shots at 7.2fps, but its burst mode slows after only a handful of shots.
I used Imatest to check the performance of the included Fujinon XC 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OIS lens. I had looked at this lens previously with the X-M1, and the results were very similar with the copy that I tested with the X-A1. At its widest angle and aperture it scores 2,173 lines per picture height via a center-weighted test, with edges that approach 1,800 lines. That's better than the 1,800 lines average score that we use to mark a sharp image, and even though the edges are just a bit below that, they look good to my eye. At 33mm f/5 the lens scores 2,374 lines, with edges that top 2,000 lines, and at 50mm f/5.6 it scores 2,531 lines, with edges that are once again over 2,000 lines. Distortion is kept under control when shooting in JPG, but if you shoot in Raw you'll have to deal with noticeable (2 percent) barrel distortion at the 16mm setting. You can correct the distortion with a few clicks in Lightroom. The 16-50mm is one of the better kit lenses out there, both in terms of optics and build quality. The Olympus M.Zuiko ED 14-42mm f3.5-5.6 II R that is bundled with cameras like the E-PL5 is also impressively sharp, and uses a plastic lens mount just like the Fujinon 16-50mm, but it just doesn't feel as well built, and because it covers a smaller image sensor, it can't create as shallow of a depth of field under the same conditions.
Imatest also checks for noise, which increase along with a camera's sensitivity to light (ISO). The X-A1's sensor has a native ISO 200 sensitivity, and records very little (0.4 percent) noise there. When shooting JPG, it keeps noise under 1.5 percent through ISO 6400, and manages to keep it to just 1.7 percent at ISO 12800. A straight noise test isn't the only thing that determines image quality at these ISOs; in-camera noise reduction often washes away detail. I took a close look at the images from the X-A1 using a calibrated NEC MultiSync PA271W and was happy to see that image detail holds up quite well through ISO 6400. There's a drop-off in detail at ISO 12800, and things get downright mushy at the top ISO 25600 setting. If you opt to shoot in Raw, the maximum settings is ISO 6400; detail is impressive there, although there is noticeable noise. The X-A1 is up there with one of the better APS-C mirrorless cameras we've tested, the Sony Alpha NEX-6, in terms of noise control.
Video is recorded in QuickTime format at 1080p30 or 720p30 quality. The footage is crisp and, while the camera is snappy to refocus as the scene changes, there is the in-out-in focus effect that comes with any contrast detect focus system. The real issue is the evidence of the rolling shutter effect. You'll notice this when capturing action or panning the camera; the bottom part of the frame advances more quickly than the top. This can give your footage the look of the classic rubber pencil optical illusion; rolling shutter is often an issue with cameras with large sensors when panning quickly, but it's apparent here even in slow pans and gentle camera movement. There's no mic input, but you get mini HDMI and micro USB ports. Standard SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards are supported, and an external battery charger is included.
The Fujifilm X-A1 impressed us with its image quality, but it's not without its foibles. The camera is a little slow to focus and fire compared to the competition, and its video is marred by motion artifacts caused by the rolling shutter effect. If you're willing to live with those issues, and are interested in Fuji's X lens system, the X-A1 is a solid entry point. But you may find it worth your while to spend a bit more to move up to the X-M1, or if you're in want of an EVF act quickly and track down last year's X-E1 at a bargain price while it's still available in stores. If you're just in the market for an affordable mirrorless camera and aren't married to a specific lens system, consider our Editors' Choice Olympus OM-D E-M10, which focuses faster and includes an electronic viewfinder, or a former winner in this category, the Samsung NX300, which is now selling for a good deal less than its initial asking price.


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Pim Fortuyn
Whatever the outcome of polls in the Netherlands, populism looks set to emerge as the winner
The controversial artist Theo van Gogh and the far-right politician Pim Fortuyn are the odd couple in a new play for young audiences, finds Matt Trueman
Animal rights activist Volkert van der Graaf who assassinated anti-immigration politician Pim Fortuyn in 2002 may be released
A growth rate of 2.8% is likely to lead to a remarkable comeback by the Christian Democrats in today's Dutch general election.
The main parties have taken a tough line on immigration policies in the run-up to the Dutch elections, and Muslim fears have been raised by the recent ban on wearing the burka.
Admirers of the assassinated Dutch politician Pim Fortuyn struggled to contain their fury yesterday when his self-confessed killer got off "lightly" with an 18-year prison term.
The animal rights activist who gunned down flamboyant Dutch politician Pim Fortuyn was today sentenced to 18 years in prison for the murder.
The long-awaited trial of Pim Fortuyn's alleged killer got under way in the Netherlands yesterday with a stark admission from the main defendant that he had assassinated the anti-immigration politician as a favour to the country's Muslim minority and other vulnerable sections of society.
The animal rights activist who gunned down the Dutch prime ministerial candidate Pim Fortuyn last year said at the start of his trial today that he committed the crime to protect the country's Muslim minority from Fortuyn's anti-immigration policies.
Slain Fortuyn's influence is still at work.
Christian Democrats win narrow lead over Labour.
Voters ready to desert heirs of murdered populist who changed face of Dutch polit.
Pim Fortuyn's grand marble tomb in a small Italian village, 25 miles north of Venice, has become a place of pilgrimage for his followers.
Observer 2002 review: Le Pen, Pim Fortuyn, even Britain's BNP. For a few days, the Far Right seems unstoppable...
Negligent government and law enforcement bodies failed to protect the assassinated Dutch anti-immigration politician Pim Fortuyn, despite clear warnings, an independent inquiry concluded yesterday.
One of the last episodes in the soap opera that began when the slain Dutch anti-immigration politician Pim Fortuyn won 35 per cent of the vote in local elections seven months ago was played out behind closed doors yesterday.
Still riding the wave of anti-immigration sentiment espoused by the murdered populist politician Pim Fortuyn, the Netherlands announced new measures yesterday which will turn it into one of Europe's least welcoming places for those seeking sanctuary.
A second mystery figure may have been involved in the assassination of the populist Dutch politician Pim Fortuyn, prosecutors said yesterday as they released a welter of forensic and circumstantial evidence against the main suspect.
The 320-ton block of marble which entombed Pim Fortuyn in an Italian graveyard yesterday was above ground, visible from afar and, the mourners hoped, a beacon of the Dutch populist's legacy.
The future of the political party left behind by the murdered Dutch libertarian Pim Fortuyn was thrown into doubt last night when his successor was accused of being an establishment infiltrator, working for either the defence ministry or the intelligence service.
The Dutch anti-immigration party List Pim Fortuyn is facing a growing crisis as its leadership descends into acrimony and confusion and it is shunned by potential coalition partners.
The Dutch restocked their political front benches yesterday after the stunning electoral victory of the centre-right Christian Democrats and a solid showing by the murdered populist Pim Fortuyn's List.
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Unconditional Basic Income (UBI) – Exploring a pathway towards emancipatory welfare conditions in the EU
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Asking the Commission, to encourage cooperation between the Member States (according to Art 156 TFEU) aiming to explore the Unconditional Basic Income (UBI) as a tool to improve their respective social security systems.
Main objectives:
In the long run the objective is to offer to each person in the EU the unconditional right as an individual, to having his/her material needs met to ensure a life of dignity as stated by the EU treaties, and to empower participation in society supported by the introduction of the UBI. In the short term, initiatives such as "pilot-studies" (Art 156 TFEU) and examination of different models of UBI (EP resolution 2010/2039(INI) §44) should be promoted by the EU.
Provisions of the Treaties considered relevant by the organisers:
TEU Art. 2+3; TFEU Art. 5+156, Charter of Fundamental Rights Art. 1+2, 5+6, 15, 21, 34
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One of the world's largest dredging operators says unions are using Australia's "vague and ambiguous" occupational health and safety laws to take advantage of foreign companies entering the market.
Family-owned Belgian company Jan De Nul completed its first job in Australia in 1986 but it is only in recent years that it has established a permanent presence and begun using its own employees instead of hired labour. Perth-based project director Paul Janssens told The Australian Financial Review that when Jan De Nul set up in Western Australia in the middle of last decade, it struggled to come to terms with the range of regulations across job sites.
Mr Janssens believes unions took advantage of this confusion, putting pressure on the company even if it was already conforming to the law. The result was delays and additional costs. "As a new company coming to Australia, it can be overwhelming," he said. "There's a lot of grey area which, for a newcomer, is difficult to grasp and can be confusing.
"[The unions] will use any little thing under the sun to challenge an employer. It's up to the employer to say 'we're pretty sure what we're doing here'. Wherever confusion is, it will be used against you and, I guess, that's quite normal for being in that position."
Union demands have been pinpointed as a key reason for the $9 billion cost blowout, announced yesterday, of Chevron's Gorgon liquefied natural gas project in Western Australia.
Jan De Nul, which is working on Gorgon, deals with three unions in Australia: the Maritime Union of Australia; the Australian Institute for Marine and Power Engineers; and the Australian Marine Officers Union. MUA WA branch secretary
"Foreign ship owners like Jan De Nul, if they want to come here, they've got to abide by the enterprise bargaining agreements (EBAs) in place," he said. "If that means their vessels and cranes have to be up to Australian standard, then that's it. It's not us putting pressure on them. It's the law of the land."
The MUA is about to begin negotiating EBAs for next year with 25 foreign companies operating in the Australian offshore oil and gas sector. The key things the union will be pushing for include for companies to employ locals and make sure their workers are adequately trained, Mr Cain said.
Jan De Nul's local workforce is employed under EBAs and despite the initial tensions, Mr Janssens said there was now "a very good understanding" between the company and the unions. "Sometimes they challenge us, sometimes we challenge them if certain areas are not clear," he said. "We're not afraid of calling for help if there's a misunderstanding.
"One of the advantages with the set-up we have now is it's a continuous engagement or relationship we've built up. It's not a hit-and-run, come back with a new team two years later, and start again. That was our biggest goal in setting up this office, having the continuity and building relationships with the unions, clients and government."
Jan De Nul's health, safety and environment record in Australia is exemplary, particularly on recent jobs. It completed a $125 million dredging contract for BHP Billiton at Port Hedland in August with a total recordable injury frequency rate of zero.
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Today, I finally got the girl of my dreams to come over for a movie. When I answered the door, my little brother ran up behind me, yelled "geronimo" and pulled down my pants and underwear. FML
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Today, I was at a party, when the cops busted us. Since I'm underage, I hid behind a chair for an hour and a half while they breathalyzed everyone and sat them in the same room I was in. The cops left, everyone realized I was behind the chair, and now my nickname is "Anne Frank". FML
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Today, I found out that my husband is the biological father of my baby sister. FML
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Ann Curry on 'Today' Exit: 'Every Time I Wake Up, I Will Be Missing You' (VIDEO)
"This is not easy to say, but today is going to be my last morning as a regular co-host of Today," she revealed.
"I am so grateful," Curry, 55, said of her experience on the show. "Every time I wake up, I will be missing you."
"You are the real TODAY show family," she said, of the audience watching at home.
"I have loved you and I have wanted to give you the world — and I still do."
Curry — who made the announcement near the third-hour mark, alongside Matt Lauer, Al Roker and Natalie Morales — also expressed regrets that she wasn't able to continue her duties on Today.
"For all of you who saw me as a ground-breaker, I'm sorry I couldn't carry the ball over the finish line. But, man, I did try!" she said, through tears.
As reported earlier this morning by Celebuzz, Curry confirmed Thursday's announcement on Wednesday, saying, "It's going to be a bit of a tough day."
"I'm going to have to tell our viewers. That's what makes me more emotional than anything. I don't want to leave them. I love them. And I will really miss them," she said.
Following her exit, Curry will remain with the network as Today's anchor-at large. She will also serve as NBC News' National/International Correspondent, and "produce network specials and pieces for NBC Nightly News, Dateline, Rock Center— and Today — and she'll occasionally fill in as anchor on Nightly News and elsewhere," according to USA Today.
Curry, who first joined Today in March 1997, took over as co-anchor in 2011 after Meredith Vieria chose to leave the program.
Ratings subsequently dropped; in April, Good Morning America overtook Today as the top-rated morning news program for the first time in 16 years.
No official replacement for Curry has been announced; however, according to reports, Today's third-hour host, Savannah Guthrie, is the frontrunner.


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- Thinking about a home birth
- What is a midwife?
- Is it safe to use a midwife?
- Why would I want to give birth at home?
- Is it safe to give birth at home?
- Can I change my mind?
- How do I organize a home birth?
- Who will be present at the home birth?
- What equipment do I need?
- What happens after the birth?
- Midwifery Across Canada -- a quick reference
Thinking about a home birthIn certain provinces, where midwifery is legislated and legal, midwives can attend your labour and birth in your own home (in addition to a hospital or birth centre). To see the status of midwifery and home birth in your province, see our Midwifery Across Canada quick reference below.
What is a midwife?The term "midwife" comes from Old English and literally means "with (wid) woman (wif)". Midwives provide primary prenatal care for normal pregnancy, birth, and postpartum, usually until 6 weeks after your baby is born. While worldwide, midwives deliver the majority of babies, in the past 10 to 15 years, midwifery in Canada has increasingly gained acceptance both within the medical community and with pregnant women seeking more holistic care. In many parts of Canada, midwifery has been formalized through legislation and regulation, with a number of provinces paying for midwifery care through their health insurance.
Sometimes women who attend births in a community are called "midwives" but they are not the kind of midwife discussed here. Throughout BabyCenter, "midwife" refers to those professionals recognized by the health-care system and regulated by their provincial college.
Midwifery is defined by provincial legislation and regulated by professional bodies or colleges. Where midwifery is legislated (in British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario, and Quebec), midwives specialize in low-risk or normal pregnancies and birth. They can also prescribe and administer drugs, and order tests.
Is it safe to use a midwife?Midwives tend to have low rates of interventions in labour and birth--they try not to use them and they attend lower-risk women. Where midwifery is legislated, what midwives can and cannot do is regulated. If complications arise, they will consult with doctors and if necessary, transfer your care (called "transfer-of-care") to a doctor. Or, they might work together with a doctor to ensure you and your baby get the best care possible. Even if you are no longer under the care of midwife (for example, if there has been a "transfer-of-care" because you required a C-section), your midwife often becomes your advocate, helping you assess your options and understand the information given to you. In this case, your midwife will also still be your baby's primary care giver.
Why would I want to give birth at home?Many women are more comfortable in their own environment, with their families and things surrounding them. You can have as many (or as few) people as you want present for your labour and birth. You can have all of your favourite things, like music or a certain pillow. You can also control your environment in terms of lighting, temperature, the kinds of food and drink available. You can be as undressed or dressed as you want to be--not having to get dressed and walk down the hall at the hospital to use the washroom. If you want, you can burn candles or give birth in water at home.
Is it safe to give birth at home?A Canadian study published in 2006 in the British Medical Journal demonstrated that by and large, women who gave birth at home, had fewer medical interventions, including epidurals, episiotomies, use of forceps, vacuum extraction, and C-sections, than women who gave birth in hospitals. Data from over 5000 women in Canada and the US who planned home births with certified midwives was compared with the data of over 3 million women with low-risk hospital births. Overall, the study showed that safety is similar for home and hospital births, when they are low risk. In Canada, each year there are about 330,000 births, with less than 10% using midwives, and not all of those choose home birth. Despite this data, home birth remains controversial, particularly with doctors like OB/GYNs who see high-risk pregnancies and births. If you're at home and require urgent medical attention, being at home means you won't have as immediate access to that care.
If you're under midwifery care and considering a home birth, talk with your midwife about your options and the safety of labouring and birthing at home.
Can I change my mind?Yes. If you change your mind or complications arise, you can be transferred to the hospital. You might want to keep in mind, however, how far you live from the hospital. If you need or want to go to the hospital during labour, how long will it take you to get there?
How do I organize a home birth?When you see your midwife after your pregnancy has been confirmed, talk to them about a home birth. Some midwives will ask you to identify in advance if you plan to birth at home, while others will let you decide as your labour progresses, where you're most comfortable. As you get closer to your due date, if you're interested in a home birth, your midwife will likely give you a list of supplies to keep on hand for the occasion.
Who will be present at the home birth?Your midwifery team - which often includes your primary midwife or midwives and a student. Usually, the midwife on call attends your labour and when she thinks the birth is imminent, she'll call a back-up midwife. Who else is present is up to you - it's your home, after all.
What equipment do I need?Very little - a few weeks before your due date, your midwife will give you a package including the right paperwork and any medication she might need at your birth. She might also give you a list of supplies to have on hand for the occasion. Your midwife comes to your home with most of the equipment she'll need.
What happens after the birth?Once your baby is born and the placenta (also known as the afterbirth) is safely delivered, the midwives will probably leave you and your partner alone with the baby for a while. They'll then check the baby over and weigh him, help you with your first breastfeed, clear up any mess, and see you into bed. A midwife will always stay at least two hours after the placenta has been delivered, and when she leaves she'll clean up and leave you with a bag of garbage and laundry. Your midwife will then visit you a few times at home after birth to check the baby over and see how you are progressing.
Midwifery Across Canada -- a quick referenceUse this table to determine if home birth is an option for you.
|Regulated midwifery?
|Funded by government?
|Fee for service?
|Birth options with a midwife
|Hospital, Home, or Birth Centre
|British Columbia
|Hospital or Home
|Hospital or Home
|Newfoundland and Labrador
|Hospital (only in certain areas)
|New Brunswick
|In process
|Northwest Territories
|Nova Scotia
|In process
|Yes, limited
|Home or Hospital**
|In process
|Most flown to other locations for birth
|Hospital or Home
|Prince Edward Island
|Birthing centre, Hospital, or Home
|In process
** Legislation has been passed in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Saskatchewan to support midwifery, however, all three governments have more to do to implement their plans.
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