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An atheist-inspired fox in the Republican right's hen house
, Daily Times Herald Columnist
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
Of the voluminous reporting and opining about Republican vice-presidential candidate Paul Ryan one quote is quite striking.
"The reason I got involved in public service, by and large, if I had to credit one person, it would be Ayn Rand," Ryan said in a 2005 speech to the Atlas Society, an organization of Rand followers. "The fight we are in here, make no mistake about it, is a fight of individualism versus collectivism."
It's not a "gotcha" catch, where a politician slips on an impromptu question. This is a core statement, a clear-eyed description of a world view and its influences. Ryan didn't just reel this one off at a Friday night fish fry in his native Wisconsin. The Rand seed took root.
Ayn Rand is a Russian-born atheist who died in 1982 after peddling a philosophy known as objectivism through works like "The Fountainhead" and "Atlas Shrugged." She believed we all live in a state of nature, that we are but vessels of competing desires and needs, bouncing off each other like so many bumper cars. To do anything outside of one's own self-interest is to upset the apple cart of life, Rand reasoned.
Take her word for it.
"Man — every man — is an end in himself, not the means to the ends of others," Rand said of objectivism. "He must exist for his own sake, neither sacrificing himself to others nor sacrificing others to himself. The pursuit of his own rational self-interest and of his own happiness is the highest moral purpose of his life."
So this is the grass that feeds the GOP's Boy Wonder?
Ryan has said he rejects Rand's atheism. That's sort of like saying you're a Christian who thinks Jesus was a fantastically inspired mortal, not the Son of God.
At some point in college or late in high school, American students encounter Rand. They flirt with her ideas. Being selfish is actually constructive? If, like Ryan, you are reading Rand while at the prestigious Miami of Ohio University, she really grabs hold, because you are by definition one of American society's "winners." Now you can be selfish about it, too? What a deal.
All that brother's keeper business from church. Yeah, well.
Ryan isn't just saying he read Ayn Rand like millions of other Americans. She's the reason, Ryan says, he became involved in public service.
An atheist.
How do Bob Vander Plaats and the Christian right square this? Can Ryan truly be at once a Rand disciple and a man of Christ?
It takes little time to see the influence of Rand in Ryan's politics.
What would Ayn Rand do?
Turn Medicare into a voucher system where 85-year-olds are buying health insurance in an open marketplace. Rip away the cords of the social safety net and free Americans to face each other, bare-knuckled, fists full of dollars for the few, dirt-scuffed hands for most.
Ryan isn't the only conservative touting Rand. Congressman Steve King brought her up the other day in Carroll, telling a collection of middle-schoolers at an entrepreneurial summer camp at Des Moines Area Community College that he read "Atlas Shrugged" at night following long days of work with King Construction back in the 1970s.
When asked about Rand's atheism after the event, if he knew about her lack of religiosity, King, a Kiron Republican, said, "I never had a chance to convert her."
Rand clearly converted a young Paul Ryan.
For serious Christians this is serious business.
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Again, talk about anything except policy. "The deficit in 2009, as result of actions by President Bush and congress was 10.1% of GDP. The projected deficit in 2013, as a result of President Obama's policies is 5.5% of GDP. That's a pretty good accomplishment."
Notice the skip past the record Obama deficits in 2010 and 2011. Then the projection is based on tax increases which will cause even more unemployment and are likely to not be adopted.
The big spenders just can't get used to the idea that the federal goverment is not Santa Claus. People want opporuntiy and freedom not an increase in the welfare state.
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You are a wonderful writer. The long-winded rebuttals posted here show, by contrast, just how hard writing is.
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John Werden wrote, "Deficits in multiples of GDP are unsustainable – a viewpoint shared by the great majority of economists." That's true, and I'm sure Paul Krugman would agree. Of course, we have never had deficits in multiples of GDP. In 1943 we had the highest deficit in our history, about 28% of GDP. (That's a fraction, not a multiple.) Following WWII high deficits, we had decades of sustained growth and prosperity for the middle class.
The deficit in 2009, as result of actions by President Bush and congress was 10.1% of GDP. The projected deficit in 2013, as a result of President Obama's policies is 5.5% of GDP. That's a pretty good accomplishment. The deficit is projected to continue to fall to 3.0% of GDP by 2017. We are in no danger of becoming Greece. As long as we avoid wrong-headed austerity policies, our economy will continue to improve.
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Is a Greek crisis coming to the United States? That's far from what the data actually suggests. The similarities between the U.S. and Greek fiscal positions are nowhere near as great as these alarmist comparisons allege.In addition, their economic positions as well as their tools for supporting government spending and responding to an economic crisis of the two countries are also starkly different.Since the onset of its sovereign debt crisis, the Greek economy has lost three times the output that the U.S. economy did during the Great Recession. And while the U.S. economy limps along yet to escape its ongoing crisis, the Greek economy continues to contract. High unemployment rates are but one-half of those in Greece. The U.S. current account deficit (the broadest measure of a trade deficit) is but a third of that of the Greek economy. Finally, the United States remains the richest economy in the world, and its central bank can underwrite its public spending in an emergency.Greece has far fewer resources available to its citizens and far less influence on the world economy, and its central bank is unable to underwrite its deficit spending. So keep spitting your propaganda Mr. Werden,and continue to support your "Anyone but a Democrat" for the White House. Your just as "unabashedly" biased as anyone your attacking.
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New Topic: Is Doug paying John Cook to fluff up his opinion section?
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Well well well, Mr. Burns. It's so easy to pick apart your arguments, it's a wonder that you have your own opinion section. Once again you draw broad generalizations using a fraction of a fact. You say that "Ryan has said he rejects Rand's atheism. That's sort of like saying you're a Christian who thinks Jesus was a fantastically inspired mortal, not the Son of God." So it must always have to be black or white with leftists then. So your saying that any Christian in Carroll community who supports gay marriage should be thrown out of church? They must be a heretic? It's so interesting how liberals have such blatant double standards. "Waaa, poor Barack Obama came into the recession. He's only dealing with problems that were here before him. It's not his fault!" I don't seem to recall the same amount of understanding when George Bush dealt with 9/11. I'm pretty sure he was given all the blame and thrown to the wolves. "But poor Barack can't do anything when congress won't work with him!" Boo hoo. But I digress, and I should thank you Doug, for warning us serious Christians about how dangerous it is for Ryan to be influenced by Rand. I've got a secret too, I was also influenced by Rand! Yet the bibles in my house are still intact! I can dip my fingers in holy water without smoking rising from my flesh! Here's another fact for anyone who actually reads these articles: Albert Einstein was nearly an atheist, if not an agnostic. So I suppose anyone who was influenced by his work must be as well. Be sure to hunt down anyone who supports E=MC2 and tear down any beliefs they have as well. Your efforts might be more productive doing that then writing this garbage.
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Paul Krugman is an unabashedly liberal voice who has written many columns fixated on Ayn Rand's works. His viewpoint is up front: he likes having government take money from one class and giving it to another class. Krugman likes to redistribute income and wealth way beyond any sort of a social safety net. He believes that the federal government has a role to play in making life more "fair" at least consistent with his notions of fairness.
Rather than debate the actual policy implications of the Simpson-Bowles and the Ryan plans – which share much more in common than any Obama budget proposal – Krugman simply resorts to hyperbole and ad hominem attacks. Deficits in multiples of GDP are unsustainable – a viewpoint shared by the great majority of economists.
If you like that sort of thing, then by all means vote for Obama. If you think that we should become more like Greece, support Obama.
If you believe that America's greatness has come from opportunity exercised by a free people, then Romney is a better choice.
But please, don't hide behind name calling and fanning the flames of religious bigotry.
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Nobel-prize-winning economist Paul Krugman wrote an op-ed in the NY Times on Thursday in which he discussed Ayn Rand as the source of Paul Ryan's philosophy. Krugman discusses Ryan's Rand-based contempt for the poor, and he gives his expert analysis of Ryan's wrong-headed views on monetary policy which are based on Ayn Rand's fantasy novels. The article is well worth reading.
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My friend David Oman, Gov. Mitt Romney's Iowa campaign co-chairman, has a thoughtful column on why he thinks Paul Ryan will resonate with Iowans. We have published it in our paper and on this website. Go to the following link: http://carrollspaper.com/main.asp?SectionID=4&SubSectionID=4&ArticleID=14444
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The website www.IsPaulRynAnAtheist.com asks this questions... some people are talking
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I agree that vast majority of the deficit was created under Republican leadership. Perhaps I would be more supportive of the Democratic plan if the details weren't so hard to come by & and they didn't pass the useless stimulus in the sneaky manner that they did. Pardon the anology, but it's like placing a few hundred more pounds on the camel's back because the previous loader unwisely loaded it up with a thousand pounds. When it's back breaks, who's to blame? I find it equally condemning to President Obama that any criticism of his policies are justified by a history lesson of the eight years of President Bush. It's my personal opinion that 3 years into a term, an improvement would be seen or even just a detailed plan laid out.
Again, I don't claim to know the finer details of economics, but it would seem that taxing the top 2% would have a pretty significant increase to them. If their tax bracket is 35% now, how much would it take to make the "difference" required to stabilize the economy? 45%? 50%? Does anybody think that the top 2% percent would actually hand over half of their income without finding ways to maintain their quality of life without negatively impacting the lower 98%? When you start taking half of a person's income, the principle of working for half the pay comes into play...and I can't see that not having even more negative repercussions. Closing tax loopholes, on the other hand, make perfect sense. Luxury taxes on properties and houses over certain sizes, perhaps? Higher tariffs on imported goods? I don't know. I do know, however, that when you're in a hole that's getting too deep to get out of, you stop digging. To say that we have no federally-funded programs that could be cut is ignorant.
In the end, it doesn't really matter because at this point, both sides know exactly where the budget is going to end. This latest fiasco is nothing more than early campaigning...on both parties' parts. They're both posturing for political gain. Unfortunately, I can't vote against Boehner, but I would if I could. He and President Obama are both, in my opinion, unworthy of their positions.

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There are two ways this works. First, with nonelectronic engines, the control system is interfaced with the mechanical governors and shift mechanisms via servomotors. These motors in turn operate the engine functions. With the newer, fully electronic engines, there is no need for servomotors, as everything is fly by wire.
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Philadelphia, PA (SportsNetwork.com) - Last week, Altonor Winston announced that his son, Heisman Trophy winner Jameis Winston would remain in school beyond the 2014 season.
"We want Jameis to succeed with one more year in baseball and two more years in football, said the elder Winston in an interview with AL.com. "We've never strayed from our plan that he is going to be in college until he gets that degree."
With that, Jameis' dad squashed the notion of his talented son leaving Florida State earlier than expected to cash in with the NFL.
Poet Robert Burns' carefully worded line - "The best-laid schemes o' mice an' men," comes to mind.
Being the father of four, I can certainly see where Jameis' dad is coming from. Getting an education will aid in one's quest for a successful career, but that isn't always the causal link.
In Winston's case, his path to a successful career, financially speaking, started in Tallahassee last season, where as a redshirt freshman, he took the college football world by storm, completing 66.9 percent of his passes, for a whopping 4,057 yards and 40 touchdowns, earning First-Team All-America honors, being tabbed the ACC Player of the Year and winning the Heisman Trophy and Davey O'Brien National Quarterback Award. He capped all that off by leading the Seminoles to their first national title since 1999 with a late drive to cap off a thrilling, 34-31 win over Auburn.
By the way, he also starred on Florida State's baseball team as a closer, finishing the season with a 1.08 ERA and amassing 31 strikeouts, as FSU was ranked No. 1 in the nation for a period of time.
Putting the flirtation with a possible baseball career aside, being a top 10 pick and an NFL franchise quarterback is a dream come true.
Is there anything left for Winston to prove in the college ranks? Probably not. Despite a couple of well-publicized off-the-field incidents, that at the very least could point to some serious character flaws, Winston is still considered one of the top players eligible for the 2015 NFL Draft.
There is a very good chance of another productive season with the Seminoles this year if he remains healthy, so his stock should remain high.
Still, it is the unknown that could be Jameis' downfall. All the talent in the world can be nullified by questionable decisions off the field. The inability to stay on the right path has crippled many a career before ever getting started.
While NFL teams may be able to overlook such things with other positions, the face of a franchise must be above board.
Therein lies the rub.
Winston's decision at the end of the season could be to stay the course and earn his degree from FSU and no one can fault him for that.
In a perfect world, everything goes right (on and off the field) and the talented gun slinger will wait until 2016 to join the professional ranks, with his degree in hand.
How often does everything go exactly right?
Additional time in college also gives prospective employers extra time to evaluate and that isn't always a good thing. Picking apart things like technique, mechanics, football I.Q. and desire can cause a downward spiral for even the top prospects. Just ask Teddy Bridgewater.
It would surprise absolutely no one if the Winston brain trust does a complete 180 come season's end.
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It doesn't need to be brunch time for me to enjoy a delicious and spicy Bloody Mary. So when I heard that Astor Center was having a Create the Perfect Bloody Mary class, I immediately signed up. The class, taught by father-and-son team Jeffery and Jonathan Pogash, featured a whole host of bloody options to try while Jeffery (author of the forthcoming book entitled Bloody Mary, $40) took the class through the history of the iconic brunch drink, which more than one person over the years has claimed to have created. While we listened we sampled a Bloody Mary (vodka-based), a Bloody Maria (tequila-based) and a Bloody Scot (scotch-based).
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Two kegs of locally brewed yummy beer!
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There is one: the park will kick us out.
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Gorman: Clairton dances with its destiny
History awaited the Clairton Bears. For 59 games, the small school from the steel town on the bank of the Monongahela River had been unbeatable.
Now a chance to win a fifth consecutive Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic League Class A championship and set a state record for consecutive victories was upon them at Heinz Field.
Where the boisterous Bears believe in their invincibility, their coach has a soft-spoken, understated manner.
Tom Nola stood at the center of the locker room, told his team to turn down their music and take a knee for prayer. They surrounded him, placing a hand on the shoulder of a teammate until everyone in black and orange was in an embrace.
"We've got to take care of business right now," Nola said. "This is what we do."
Then Clairton did what no team in Pennsylvania had ever done.
The Bears took care of business by beating Sto-Rox, 58-21, on Friday to become the first team in state history to win 60 consecutive games, breaking a tie with Central Bucks West of Doylestown for the record that will serve as their lasting legacy.
A distressed school district in a depressed city in a state slashing school budgets, Clairton faces a future as cloudy as the overcast skies that hovered over the North Shore on Friday morning. Couple that with players all too familiar in dealing with the devastation that drugs and violence have had on their community, and the streak took on added significance.
"We're amazed and honored to do what we've done," Nola said. "They've put Clairton on the map. Everybody knows about Clairton now. We're just a small town that's economically depressed, and they've brought a lot of pride back."
The Bears have brought a lot of pride to Western Pennsylvania, representing a region that prided itself on football while persevering after its steel mills closed.
What the Bears wanted to bring back to Clairton was not just another WPIAL championship trophy but a record that could last for decades, maybe generations.
To do that, they had to beat Sto-Rox in the WPIAL final for the second consecutive season. Embarrassed by a 42-6 loss to Clairton last year, Sto-Rox was not about to back down in the rematch. During pregame warm-ups, the teams met at midfield and traded barbs.
What Clairton did not expect was to trade touchdowns, but the Vikings took a 7-6 lead that marked only the second time this season Clairton has trailed. By halftime, the Bears had built a 22-13 lead but had an uncomfortable, unfamiliar feeling. They were used to blowouts, not single-digit leads, and the locker room was quiet.
Dyran Davenport sensed that they were playing too much on emotion, so he broke the silence and spoke up from a small space in the corner.
"How long have we been playing together?" Davenport asked.
Our whole lives, someone shouted.
"We've got to start playing together," said Davenport, a senior tackle/linebacker. "We've all got the same dream. We've got to come back out here — one unit, one heartbeat."
Clairton started the second half strong. The Bears scored on a pass to Terrish Webb and after a Davenport interception, a Tyler Boyd run.
Soon the celebration began. In the final two minutes, the players donned T-shirts with their title years on the front and 60! on the back.
"It means a lot because where we come from, you could choose the negative world or the positive world, which is football," said Webb, a senior receiver whose father was killed when Terrish was 11 years old. "These boys are like my brothers. When we were little, all we talked about was how we couldn't wait to play for the Clairton Bears.
"Now we're breaking records."
Where the Bears did not believe there was pressure — "That don't run in our blood," senior two-way tackle Devonte Harvey said — Nola was relieved when it was over.
The streak was starting to get to him, knowing that anything less than breaking the state record this season would be considered a failure.
And failure was not acceptable.
When the Bears broke the 51-year-old WPIAL record for consecutive victories in the PIAA final in December, legendary Braddock coach Chuck Klausing made a congratulatory call to Nola. Long after Braddock merged with North Braddock, Scott and Rankin to form General Braddock, which later became part of Woodland Hills, Braddock's name lived on through its streak.
"I told the players, 'This is something you'll remember the rest of your lives. You'll be part of what happened here. You'll tell your kids, and everybody will remember for a long, long time — whatever 10, 20, 30 years from now,'" Nola said. "Even if the school would happen to merge with somebody, that name will still be out there like Braddock's was. I guess when somebody approaches it, our name will be mentioned again."
Until then, the Clairton Bears will represent their town in the way they know best: by winning football games.
It's what they do.
Kevin Gorman is a staff writerfor Trib Total Media. He can be reached at email@example.com or 412-320-7812.


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During the peak of the world's largest sockeye salmon run each July, and during the return of the "spawned out" salmon in September, forty to sixty bears congregate along the Brooks River in Katmai National Park and Preserve in Alaska.
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Jim and Deb Chagares have met the standards of excellence set by the Professional Photographers of America, and have both been awarded the Master of Photography Degree in recognition of superior photographic competence, demonstrated through success in photographic competition, advanced education, and service to the profession. Jim and Deb have also been awarded the Photographic Craftsman Degree. This degree is in recognition of their service to the photographic profession as orators, authors and mentors. Jim has also earned the Master of Electronic Imaging Degree. To qualify for this degree photographers are required to pass a comprehensive written examination measuring their technical expertise and submit images for critical review. The entries must be created electronically and may consist of computer graphics, electronic still images or other electronically created, manipulated or enhanced images. Both Jim & Deb are nationally approved photographic exhibition judge.
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The Goodman Gallery has a showroom at One&Only hotel at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town.
The Goodman Gallery, launched in 1970, has always aimed to exhibit thought-provoking art. It focuses on artists – from around the country, the continent and further afield – who engage in artistic dialogue with an African context.
The driving ideal of this contemporary art gallery is one of development, particularly the development of artistic talent and cultural consciousness.
In pursuit of this, the Goodman Gallery is committed to showcasing established artists, while also unearthing and developing new talent. The gallery represents over 40 South African and African artists, including William Kentridge, Kendell Geers and David Goldblatt.
Having been involved in the seminal Art Against Apartheid exhibition in 1985, the gallery has always stood by its socio-political ideals. Today its content is geared towards reflecting the issues and debates of South Africa's young democracy.
As well as taking South African art to major international museum shows and fairs, the Goodman Gallery has also brought various international artists to South Africa to exhibit alongside local artists.
African-born artists such as Ghada Amer and Kader Attia, who confront Northern African politics, post-colonialism and social despotism, have both been included in the gallery's programme. African-American artists Hank Willis Thomas and Kara Walker, whose work speaks to the global effects of racial oppression, have also featured. In addition, South African-born artists who have relocated overseas, like Adam Broomberg, Oliver Chanarin and Candice Breitz, are also represented.
The gallery has major spaces in Johannesburg and Cape Town. In addition, the Goodman Gallery Projects, at Arts on Main in Johannesburg, is an experimental space for younger and emerging artists, and for experimental or non-commercial projects and installations.
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I am new to Python and I would like to know is there a way to get the realtime output in the console.
Ex: In TCL if we are executing a 100 line code,will get the output of each line in console, incase of Python it is compiling the complete code and throwing the error after longtime.
Provide your input to get the realtime output of each line in console instead of print command.
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I'm looking for advise. As most of you know I'm a bbq and grilling nut, and have a tendency to go a bit overboard on most things I do. Hence the nickname and the motto. We every summer now it seems that I'm going through about 15 gallons of my own rub mix. I buy the stuff, mix the stuff, grind the stuff, and of course store it and then use it. I generally end up giving some of it away to friends or as gifts. But not much as it is generally a valued product that frankly is a pain to make in that quantity.
Well now I have found a commercial entity that will make it for me exact to my specifications and then package it as I choose and delver it right to me. Suddenly it is a no hassle deal and frankly cheaper than what I could make myself. Well now I've already had people asking me if I'm going to market it. Now it was not my intent but the idea isn't impossible. I'm already set up as a LLC and insured, and since I'm technically reselling it from another liscensed and certified manufacturer it could be pretty easy. Or am I missing something?
I'm not thinking about setting up a store or anything but just setting out a few bottles at competitions or if a vendor want to sell it in their store.
Is this crazy and best left to the pro's or something worth doing.
I was thinking something like $15 for a 2 pound shaker jar.
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Police are appealing for any witnesses to a robbery in Savernake Park last Thursday as three men made away with £200 in cash.
At around 5.50pm on Thursday 17 April, a man was walking home from work through the park, and saw three men sitting on breeze blocks nearby.
The men approached him and two pulled knives while the third demanded he hand over his phone.
Contained within the phone case was £200 in cash which the robbers took before discarding the phone and making off.
The first male is described as white, around 5'2" and a slim build in his early teens to early 20s wearing a cap with OBEY written on the front, with a dark windbreaker jacket, white trainers and black gloves.
The second man is described as oriental in appearance, between 5'6" to 5'7", of slim build with dark hair and his hood pulled up.
The third man was white, around 5'10", of slim build in his late teens to early 20s, wearing a beanie hat, white trainers and dark gloves.
Anyone with any information should contact PC Sonia Marsh at the Priority Crime Team on 01793 507912, or Crimestoppers where information can be left anonymously.


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Canada vs. Afghanistan
Afghanistan has struck first in the 2 match ODI series against Canada winning by 2 wickets in a rain affected match at King City.
Canada rebounded well in a format of the game that suits them as Ruvindu Gunasekera (74) and Hiral Patel (62) put on 72 runs in a mere 9 overs for the first wicket before Gunasekera fell. From there Canada were unable to build solid partnerships as like the Intercontinental Cup match, they were undone by poor shot selection.
Rizwan Cheema entertained the crowd in the middle order with his 35 but no other batsmen could stay long enough to get a substantive total. Where 280 was probably a par score for this wicket, Canada collasped to 230.
The reply got off to an uneven start for Canada as they lost opening bowler Henry Osinde after he took an early wicket to reduce Afghanistan to 7-1. Rizwan Cheema finished his over with a wicket to reduce the Afghans to 11-2.
From then on it was an exercise in mediocrity for Canada with the ball and in the field allowing Afghanistan to ease the pressure and build a partnership. While rain interupted their charge, Afghanistan were in control until Canada staged a miracle fightback taking 4 wickets in 2 overs to give Canada a fightlng chance.
Canada and Afghanistan clash on Tuesdsay at Toronto Cricket Club. Fans are reminded that there is limited parking at the club and to use public transit to get to the game.


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Disabled people living in adapted homes should be exempt from the bedroom tax, it is claimed.
John Grogan, Labour's prospective parliamentary candidate for Keighley and Ilkley, said many cannot afford to lose the £14 a week from their benefits for having a spare room.
He is calling on Ilkley MP and housing minister Kris Hopkins to push for a change in the rules.
"Many of these disabled people have fought hard to get their homes adapted so they can remain independent," said Mr Grogan.
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"What sense does it make to force them to move out when thousands of pounds of public money has been spent on adapting their homes?"


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Hatch Chiles have arrived here in Dallas...or they did last week. I've never cooked with them and while I've had food with them in them, have never totally understood the whole craze over them. I think part of it has to be that it is one great marketing ploy, but I'll reserve my judgement until I play around with them a bit. So I picked up a bunch of them yesterday. $0.99 a lb ain't too shabby of a deal, IMHO. Figured a good charred salsa would be a great way to play around with them for the first time. Got all my veggies together, grabbed a cold drink and headed to sit by the Egg. I thought I had it stabilized around 500, but it shot up to 575ish. No biggie, just close it down a bit and throw on the veggies anyway.
Took about 10-15 mintues to get all the veggies good and charred up
I put the chiles in a bowl and covered them with plastic wrap so the skins would sweat and fall right off. The rest of the veggies got roughly chopped and thrown in a food processor. Once the chiles had cooled a bit, I removed the skins and veins and seeds (reserving some of the seeds in case it wasn't hot enough). I started off using 3 of the chiles. I had no idea where the heat level would be, so I didn't want to use all 5. You can always add more, but you can't take out any. I also ended up only using 1.5 of the limes. In addition, I used 3 tbsp of roughly chopped cilantro and salt and pepper to taste
Came out pretty tasty. Not as hot as I usally like my salsa, so I added some extra seeds. Better. The burn from the chiles was different than I was used to. Seemed to be a front of the mouth burn, versus back or throat. And it didn't linger for very long. Quick and short. Still not sure what all the fuss is about with these chiles. I don't think salsa was the best way to evaluate them with so many other flavors, but it sure was tasty. Mrs. G goes out of town Friday and I've already got some ideas of what I am going to cook using some more of them that night.


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Mac resides at a rescue organization in Arkansas. Please contact Gail Ross at 870-431-8229, or via email at firstname.lastname@example.com to discuss this dog. You can find our adoption application by going to www.Gailspets.org and clicking on the Adoption Application tab. The application, when completed and submitted, will be electronically sent to Gail's email address. If you live on the East Coast, we work with a wonderful transport company that takes extra special care of the precious cargo that they deliver to anxious new families. Here is a link to their Route 1 schedule.
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Robin's Healthy Take: Get Creative With Easter Leftoversby Robin Miller in Uncategorized, April 25, 2011
When I cook for holidays, I always have loads of leftovers. I actually plan it that way, because I like revamping tasty ingredients into completely new dishes. After Easter, it's mostly ham and hard-boiled eggs (and most of the eggs have multicolored whites from the dye)! Since both don't stay fresh for more than about 3 days in the fridge, I get to morphing pretty darn quick! Check out my favorites.
Oh, and P.S., if you want to make these dishes and you only have raw eggs, here's how to hard-boil 'em: Place whole eggs in a saucepan; pour over enough cold water to cover; set pan over high heat; bring to a boil; reduce heat to simmer and cook 12 minutes; drain and plunge into ice water.
Asparagus and Ham Salad with Cheddar, Lemon and Egg
Serves 4
2 bunches fresh asparagus
2 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and diced
1 cup diced cooked ham
4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 lemon, juice and zest
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon honey mustard
Immerse asparagus bunches (with rubber bands still on) in a pot of boiling water. Cook 2 minutes, until crisp-tender. Drain and immerse in ice water to prevent further cooking. Drain, trim woody ends and cut spears into 2-inch pieces. Transfer asparagus to a large bowl and add eggs, ham, cheese and parsley; set aside. Whisk together 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon finely-grated lemon zest, oil and mustard; add mixture to asparagus mixture and toss to combine. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Spaghetti Carbonara with and Green Peas
Carbonara is a classic Italian dish that often contains bacon, eggs, milk and cheese. In my healthier version, I use ham instead of bacon, flour instead of eggs (to thicken) and low-fat milk.
Serves 4
12 ounces spaghetti
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 cup diced cooked ham
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 1/2 cups low-fat milk
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup frozen green peas, keep frozen until ready to use
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Cook spaghetti according to package directions; drain and set aside. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add ham and garlic and cook 3 minutes, until golden brown. Whisk flour into milk and add to pan; simmer 1-2 minutes, until thickened. Add cooked spaghetti and peas and cook 1 minute to heat through. Remove from heat, stir in cheese and season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Ham and Cheese Quesadillas With Pickled Peppers
Serves 4
Cooking spray
8 medium/soft taco size flour tortillas, regular or whole wheat
12 ounces thinly sliced cooked ham
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/2 cup thinly sliced pickled jalapeno peppers
Coat a stovetop griddle or grill pan with cooking spray and preheat to medium-high.
Arrange four tortillas on a flat surface; top with ham, cheese and peppers. Top with second tortilla. Transfer to hot pan and cook 3 to 5 minutes per side, until golden brown and cheese melts.
Spinach Salad with Grilled Salmon and Eggs
Serves 4
Cooking spray
4 salmon fillets (about 5 ounces each)
5-7 ounces baby spinach, chopped
2 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and chopped
8 strips regular or turkey bacon, cooked until crisp and chopped
1/3 cup light balsamic vinaigrette
Coat a stovetop griddle or grill pan with cooking spray and preheat to medium-high.
Season salmon with salt and freshly ground black pepper and grill 3 minutes per side, until fork-tender; chop into 2-inch pieces. Combine spinach, salmon, eggs, bacon and dressing in a large bowl; toss to combine. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
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The Australian dollar is slightly higher after the Reserve Bank's decision to leave rates unchanged momentarily took it above 93 US cents.
At 1700 AEST on Tuesday, the local unit was trading at 92.94 US cents, up from 92.80 cents on Monday.
As expected, the RBA left the cash rate at a record low of 2.5 per cent for the ninth month in a row, but the focus was on the short statement that comes with the decision.
After the RBA's decision the currency shot up to 92.18 US cents, but then quickly fell back below the 93 US cents mark.
Westpac chief currency strategist Robert Rennie said the brief reaction came because of the bank's more optimistic outlook for the unemployment rate and the lack of concern about the exchange rate.
"The high was fleeting, with Australian dollar back to its starting point within 10-15 minutes," Mr Rennie said.
"The fact that the RBA has not increased its level of concern may see traders pushing the currency higher."
At 1700 AEST, the Australian dollar was at 94.83 Japanese yen, up from Monday's close of 94.68 yen, and at 66.93 euro cents, up from 66.88 euro cents.
Mr Rennie said he expects the Australian dollar to remain in a rough range between 92.50 US cents and 93.50 US cents in the coming days.
"The recent weakness in the consumer prices index, ongoing softness in bulk commodity prices, risks surrounding the budget and signs of softening in business and consumer confidence is not the recipe we would expect to lead to an Australian dollar outperformance," he said.
On Wednesday, official March retail spending figures will be of interest to investors, who will be looking for further signs of strength in the non-mining sectors of the Australian economy.
Australian bond futures prices drifted higher, with no reaction to the release of a weaker trade surplus or the central bank leaving rates on hold.
"It's stronger that what I expected it to be, we got a weaker lead from the US, the trade data wasn't a catalyst, and the RBA staying on hold, it was rising before that," Westpac senior market strategist Damien McColough said.
"There hasn't been any real catalyst for the rise to be perfectly honest."
At 1630 AEST on Tuesday, the June 2014 10-year bond futures contract was trading at 96.140 (implying a yield of 3.860 per cent), up from 96.135 (3.865 per cent) on Monday.
The June 2014 three-year bond futures contract was at 97.120 (2.880 per cent), up from 97.100 (2.900 per cent).


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NOTE: These strategies WILL NOT get you out of trouble if you have written a crappy article. Furthermore, this article will not show you how to get away with any internet crime, as all the child porn on your computer is incriminating.
edit The Crime
While doing the crime you'll want to leave as many holes open as possible. I like planting fake evidence, such as drugs and kitty litter. This will confuse the cops so much their head will asplode. You always have to make sure you kill everyone who saw you, they'll come back and bite you in the ass by the end of the movie.
edit Pretending it Never Happened
Pretending the crime never happened is a key aspect in making you look innocent. After every crime, I recommend taking a rohypnol and hopping into bed. If you truly don't believe it happened then who will?
edit Don't Break Under Pressure
Sure, they have your finger prints on the pillow case full of nickels, and her purse is in your closet, but there is still a small chance someone was framing you. You must take that small chance and turn it into a reality. By taking these small realities and turning them into fact and/or improbabilities, you will look innocent. Things to remember while being interrogated:
- Always sound cool, like you have nothing to prove.
- Use the media as necessary, public opinion is very important.
- There is never anything that doesn't have a loophole in it; so do your best to find a way to blame someone else.
- Everything is circumstantial.
edit Paying People Off
Assuming you did break under pressure, this section will tell you who to pay off, and roughly how much.
- Judge - $50-$100
- Defense Attorney - $6.50-$30
- Police Chief - $1-A swift kick in the crotch
- Officer - $1-spit in the face
edit Example
To make this concept easier, I will provide a real life example:
<officer> You seem to have provided no real defense, all evidence points to you, and the old lady just wanted an apology. Why won't you just admit it and say you're sorry?
<me> You know what the difference between me and you is? You suck, and I don't.
<officer> You know, the police are trying to link you to a few other beatings, some of those resulted in death. So I'd be nice to me
<me> Just like you were nice to me? Locking a clearly innocent man up in jail with a totally weak case just because you can't find the real drug smuggler.
<officer> Who said anything about drug smuggling?
<me> Listen, us whities need to stick together. The black man is keepin' us down.
<officer> This isn't a game, they want to give you the chair.
<me> So the black man is payin' you off? How much? I'll match it.
<officer> It's illegal to bribe an officer, this recording will be played in court.
<me> [swift kick to the groin and spit in the face]


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Here are the first 15 "Great Streets," one in each of Los Angeles' City Council Districts:
• North Figueroa Street between Avenuenue 50 and Avenuenue 60 (Council District 1)
• Lankershim Boulevard between Chandler and Victory boulevards (Council District 2)
• Sherman Way between Wilbur and Lindley avenues (Council District 3)
• Western Avenue between Melrose Avenue and 3rd Street (Council District 4)
• Westwood Boulevard between Le Conte Avenue and Wilshire (Council District 5)
• Van Nuys Boulevard between Victory Boulevard and Oxnard Street (Council District 6)
• Van Nuys Boulevard between Laurel Canyon Boulevard and San Fernando Road (Council District 7)
• Crenshaw Boulevard between 78th Street and Florence Avenue (Council District 8)
• Central Avenue between Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Vernon Avenue (Council District 9)
• Pico Boulevard between Hauser Boulevard and Fairfax Avenue (Council District 10)
• Venice Boulevard between Beethoven Street and Inglewood Boulevard (Council District 11)
• Reseda Boulevard between Plummer and Parthenia streets (Council District 12)
• Hollywood Boulevard between La Brea Avenue and Gower Street (Council District 13)
• Cesar Chavez Avenue between Evergreen Avenue and St. Louis Street (Council District 14)
• Gaffey Street between 15th Street and the 110 Freeway (Council District 15)
Roadways representing the diversity of modern Los Angeles are being targeted by Mayor Eric Garcetti in his first designation of 15 stretches to benefit from his "Great Streets" project.
The streets will share in $800,000 in city funds set aside in this year's budget to begin planning and analyzing the services the city needs to improve.
Great Streets is a concept developed in smaller cities in which local government pitches in to attract businesses that reflect the unique character of a neighborhood and help define it as a destination.
In the San Fernando Valley, the mayor wants to see the program applied to Lankershim Boulevard between Chandler and Victory boulevards in North Hollywood; Sherman Way between Wilbur Avenue and Lindley Street in Van Nuys; Van Nuys Boulevard between Victory and Oxnard Street in Van Nuys; Van Nuys between Laurel Canyon Boulevard and San Fernando Road in Pacoima; and Reseda Boulevard between Plummer Street and Parthenia Avenue in Northridge.
Councilman Mitch Englander, who represents the Northridge area, hopes the changes bring a modern take to the history of the area. "Reseda Boulevard was the main street for the west San Fernando Valley in the 1960s and 1970s," he said.
"With its blend of Mid-Century Modern architecture, its rich local artistic culture and its proximity to California State University, Northridge and the Valley Performing Arts Center, we would like to see an update of this truly great street which maximizes its potential as a gathering place."
Councilman Tom LaBonge, who represents the portion of Van Nuys Boulevard near Victory, envisions the street's look softened, with more greenery. "It is also one of the widest commercial corridors in the city, and I would like to see what we can do to redesign it and encourage more pedestrian activity," he said.
Councilwoman Nury Martinez said the Van Nuys corridor needs to be more attractive to business.
"The Great Streets initiative can help by focusing on both streetscape and city infrastructure improvements to revitalize the area," Martinez said. "Our classic California palm trees and vibrant history make this a perfect place to bring back the warm, welcoming neighborhood feel that attracts new investment. With a fresh twist on a Valley classic, we can reimagine the cruising culture to a pedestrian-, bike- and transit-oriented culture."
Felipe Fuentes, councilman for the Pacoima area, said any city investment will help. "I have been working in this area for 15 years, and we are beginning to see the results of investment," he said. "We have several nonprofits in the area, the Pacoima City Hall and, soon, the Valley Economic Development Corp.
"We recently started a footbeat patrol out of the Foothill Division, and we are hearing from business owners how it has reduced crime."
Fuentes added that he is hopeful the city will be able to foster more commercial growth in the area to match what already is being done. "I think we are just a couple of years away from actually seeing the transformation of this area."
In his State of the City address, Garcetti said the city will "saturate your street with services. We'll make your street accessible to pedestrians, wheelchairs, strollers and bicycles — not just cars.
"We'll create an environment where new neighborhood businesses can flourish. We'll pave the streets and make them green streets."
At the same time, planners are concerned the mayor's experiment has never been tried in a city as large and diverse as Los Angeles.
Denny Johnson, public affairs coordinator for the American Planning Association, said the Great Streets concept is used both as an economic development program as well as to maintain the history of an area.
"When we look at a program, we are looking at the architecture and the vibrancy of an area," Johnson said. "If it is a business street or a main street, how vibrant it is, how the street promotes social interaction."
Robert Scott of the Mulholland Institute said he believes the mayor's proposal is step toward reimagining the city.
"He is looking to reconstruct the city one street at a time, and it's a great way to go at it," he said, cautioning it could be years before any area is complete because of the need to bring in private developers.
"The biggest challenge is the large, amorphous nature of Los Angeles and its communities. What works in Chatsworth is not going to work in the East Valley. And what works there is not going to work in the Harbor. One size fits all is not how it gets done."
Plans will be honed by a task force of city agencies, including the Planning, Cultural Affairs, Transportation and Public Works bureaus and the Economic and Workforce Development Department. They will consult with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority to ensure development near mass transit sites.


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Welcome to the website of the Russell Scholars Program (RSP), USM's nationally recognized residential learning-community. In RSP, students attend small USM Core classes team-taught by RSP faculty in addition to pursuing major courses of study outside of RSP. Above all, in RSP you can make friends quickly, easily meet with your professors, and feel at-home in a small learning-community within USM. According to a recent Russell Scholar, one major advantage of the program is its "closeness of community with a large support group to assist academically." RSP is not an honors program; it is a success program open to all students admitted to USM as degree candidates. The first year of college is the most challenging year for most students. We are very proud that approximately 90% of all first-year Russell Scholars return to USM the following year as successful sophomores. Many returning sophomores choose to continue taking courses in RSP; however, there is no obligation to remain in the program after freshman year.
"I met such a wonderful bunch of people so quickly. I really enjoy the classes. They're small, close-knit, and comfortable. RSP has made my first year at college unforgettable."
- Freshman, undeclared major
Bangor, Maine
All first-year Russell Scholars live in Woodward Hall, a co-educational residence hall centrally located on the beautiful Gorham campus. Russell Scholars classrooms, a computer lab, and RSP faculty offices are all located on the first floor of the residence hall for your convenience. As a Russell Scholar, you will work with your own faculty mentor who will provide you with individualized academic support.
There are frequent gatherings of the Russell Scholars and their faculty for discussing ideas and students' issues in a relaxed setting. Optional field trips and special events in the arts, humanities, and sciences are regularly attended by the Russell Scholars and their guests.
Membership in RSP is voluntary, and once you are admitted to RSP, you may take as many or as few RSP courses as you wish. Many students remain active in RSP through their senior year and are recognized at Commencement and professionally for graduating as a Russell Scholar. Regardless of your academic major, and if you have an above-average-to-excellent academic history, you are eligible to become a Russell Scholar.
Membership requirements are:
- acceptance to USM as a full-time residential student,
- have a strong desire to succeed, and
- have enthusiasm for working with others.
About the Program
The Russell Scholars Program (RSP) at USM is composed of approximately 100 dedicated students and faculty closely working together through collaborative learning to achieve the students' academic goals in their degree programs. Fifty first-year students (freshmen) are admitted to RSP every fall and they all reside in Woodward Hall, the residence hall home of Russell Scholars.
"I have enjoyed being a Russell Scholar because it has allowed me to meet people from diverse backgrounds and interests in a common setting, and to maintain those friendships over the years at USM. It has been a fun way to experience college."
- Senior anthropology major
Cornish, New Hampshire
RSP is an academic community first. All RSP courses are taught by USM faculty in or near Woodward Hall. Classrooms and faculty offices are located on the first floor of Woodward Hall. RSP students take only a few of their USM courses through RSP. Most of their academic course work is completed outside of RSP.
The Russell Scholars Program has its own common space for formal and informal gatherings. This "commons" enables students and faculty to connect with other Russell Scholars and mentors on campus.
Russell Scholars and faculty are a learning community of students, teachers, and mentors who share a committment to success. Russell Scholars, with the help of their mentors, shape their academic experiences through program design, course participation, and portfolio assessment. Students know that their input is expected and respected, in and out of class.
The Russell Scholars Program is the most exciting learning community at USM. In RSP, students make friends easily, attend some classes together, and participate in optional activities outside of class such as concerts, plays, and trips to interesting places. The advantages of taking USM core classes through RSP are that the classes are small, they are taught by two professors, most or all of your classmates are in your dormitory, classes are often taught in the dormitory, and professors' offices are often in the dorm. Russell Scholar faculty are professors from throughout the university who volunteer to teach in RSP because they enjoy the enthusiasm of RSP students. All RSP courses are either Core courses (Writing, EYE, Social Science, Literature, etc.) or electives. RSP courses do not meet the requirements for any academic major. They are strictly Core and/or elective courses that you need for a broad education and for graduation in addition to your major field of study. Therefore, RSP courses are a great way to take your required USM core classes with other students and faculty that you know. Above all, students can make friends quickly, easily meet with professors, and feel at home in a small community within USM.
Each Russell Scholar is assigned a faculty mentor who will helps the student through the process of selecting courses and identifying learning opportunities during his/her academic career.
Ongoing assessment indicates that approximately 80% of first-year RSP students return to USM as successful sophomores. RSP students also consistently earn academic credit, participate in university life, and express satisfaction with their university experience at a level higher than students who are not in RSP.
All first-year Russell Scholars live in Woodward Hall, a coeducational residence hall centrally located on the beautiful Gorham campus. Making friends is easy to do in RSP. Russell Scholars' classrooms and faculty offices are located in the residence hall for the convenience of students.
Russell Scholars work with their faculty mentors, who provide students with individualized academic and professional support.
Graduating Russell Scholars will be proficient in the following skills identified as essential by educators, professionals, and business leaders:
- Communication Skills
- oral
- written
- presentational
- Personal Growth
- commitment to life-long learning
- adaptive competence, technological
- literacy, intercultural facility
- Critical Thinking
- rational problem solving, analysis
- mathematical reasoning, logic
- Field of Competence
- successful completion of an academic major
Russell Scholars will be recognized on their transcripts and at Commencement for their successful completion of an intensive program of learning that:
- required more of them than a conventional program of study,
- gave them more than a conventional program of study,
- enabled them to contribute to the growth of USM, and
- was cooperatively endorsed by the student, faculty, and professional community


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J.W. Anderson Fall 2012
It was his first full-fledged show in London, but his reputation as an articulator of young street-cum-preppy culture with a strong dose of fashion knowingness preceeds Jonathan Anderson. The gangly, boyish-looking Northern Irishman has graduated through the presentation stages of the New Gen sponsorship scheme (a British Fashion Council mentoring program, supported by Topshop), to the point where many retailers in America and China have already burned through supplies of his paisley-print pajamas, boyish tailoring, and hybrids of army and puffer jackets, and they're raring for more of the brand he's named J.W. Anderson.
His progress has been by leaps and bounds. Just last month, to everyone's surprise, he produced his first pre-fall collection—window-pane-check sweaters, A-line leather skirts, and a bunch of knits that had young editors and stores alike itching to order.
Now that he has attained the status of fashion wunderkind, Anderson has reached that plateau of newfound credibility where the publicly voiced reaction to whatever he does is certain to be an outright rave and a hurried analysis of what he has to say. For fall it was a collection he called Chamber of Isolation—a slightly disturbing essay on an oppressed housewife going off her head, dressed in fabrics apparently transposed from upholstery, aprons, and the kind of vinyl once found in kitchens and bathrooms. The down-filled, puffy silhouettes, according to that reading, might come from garments designed to protect the mentally ill from self-harm, or perhaps the padding Anderson alluded to in his isolation-chamber title. Plus, she had some weird headgear going on.
Yet this is too intellectual a way to talk about what a hip girl will take from this collection, which is what matters. In this show Anderson nailed the emerging idea of a new suit: a boxy top, with a matching A-line skirt. The fabric comes in a tweedy check (which isn't tweed, but is arrived at through a flocking process that makes it much lighter). Or it might be in puffer-ish, down-filled shapes, tied on like martial-arts vests, with matching skirts (A-line pencil versions, with a notch cut out in the hem) or stovepipe pants. In reality, the asymmetric tie-on pieces, and all the aspects of the show that seemed to hint at eighties Japanese abstraction, will probably be more "editorial" than such things as his great, oversize waffle-knit sweaters and blanket-plaid tops. Still, the youthful confidence of this young British designer is impressive, and this qualified as a collection that is sure to be even more pored-over for its contents than his last three mini-shows.


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They came from all across America for the 57th Presidential Inauguration. Thousands of travelers from Louisiana, Pennsylvania, Mississippi, Illinois and other locations took to the National Mall on Monday to watch President Barack Obama be sworn in to his second term in office.
Many in the crowd told our cameras they wanted to see some unity in the days ahead. Some claimed they would like to have Democrats and Republicans come together and work for the benefit of our country.
This desire for unity was best demonstrated as the crowd cheered for Democratic politicians, like former President Jimmy Carter. Cheers also went up as for celebrities who support Democratic politicians, like rapper Jay-Z.
Republican politicians, like former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich and current Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) were booed when their visages were glimpsed on the video screens that stood tall in areas across the National Mall.
It seems any whispers of bipartisan unity were simply being drowned out by the roar of the crowd.


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Securifi's Almond+ 802.11ac Touchscreen Wi-Fi Router Integrates ZigBee and Z-Waveby Ganesh T S on 3/5/2013 4:45 AM EST
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nathanddrews - Tuesday, March 05, 2013 - linkFirst, if no other manufacturer is selling AC routers for under $100, then just how good can this one, with all its other bells and whistles, actually be?
Second question is answered by their website:
"Can I use multiple Almond+'s in the same network?
Yes, you can designate one of them as master and all the others will be secondary controllers"
Good to know!
I'm a bit confused that we're still dealing with WiFi protocols for home automation when PLN seems to be the perfect avenue for it. WiFi is crowded, wired ethernet isn't convenient, but every powered device is connected to an outlet or socket - can someone explain to me why PLN isn't leading the home automation trend? That's not a rhetorical question, I'd really like to know why. Thanks! Reply
nathanddrews - Tuesday, March 05, 2013 - linkSorry, I guess that was actually three questions. :P Reply
ganeshts - Tuesday, March 05, 2013 - linkRealtek-based 802.11ac routers have been announced under the $80 price point. So, I think $100 for the whole combo can be achieved.
As for PLC not being used for home automation, it is a combination of cost, reliability and reach. Some equipment like door knobs aren't connected to the mains, but they need to be endpoints for HA control. In addition, PLC's performance across modern circuit breakers is so-so. I will touch upon remaining aspects in one of the upcoming HA pieces. Btw, there is theoretically nothing preventing manufacturers from coming up with HA devices from using PLC.They can be controlled over the existing networking equipment with the consumer. Reply
Celeus - Wednesday, March 13, 2013 - linkI'm a network geek by trade, and play with lots of consumer as well as enterprise grade gear. I really don't care for PLN. I've never had good success with PLN gear, either in homes or in apartments. I've had better luck with Moca and 802.11 bridging on crowded RF domains than with PLN.
Lots of lost connections, doesn't work through UPS's or some power strips, poor security implementations that don't work between vendors- it just gets worse the more you work with it.
I really wanted it to work, but I can't stand it. I can only imagine what it would be like to try and support a consumer grade product running on it, particularly one that needs to work reliably.
Besides, a lot of things that need to talk for home automation aren't plugged in to home power outlets, or may be downstream from an AC-DC adapter. Thermostats are (the Nest powering itself off of the furnace/AC line is awesome btw). Curtain controllers, projectors, some AV gear, garage doors, security systems, existing environmental detectors and who knows what else all may have existing serial or contact-closure methods of communicating state or accepting commands. This is ignoring all of the home-security applications of door/window/glass break/motion sensors that may be away from power outlets.
I'd be fine with things that supported PLN as well as other protocols (Zigbee, Z-Wave, Insteon, 802.11, X10 all come to mind) but my preference would be Zigbee and Z-Wave. Reply
bobbozzo - Tuesday, March 05, 2013 - linkPowerLine Networking is unreliable across more than one segment; e.g. in the US, you have 240V (2 120V lines out of phase) coming into the house, and then that gets split into 2 120V circuits.
Also, surge suppressors interfere with the components, leaving them unprotected.
Futhermore, thermostats don't run on A/C, so it'd be near impossible to use PLN to control one. Reply
themelon - Friday, March 08, 2013 - linkActually household current in the US is not generally multi-phase. It's single phase with a split pole. You get 240v by running a hot-hot from 2 poles that are in-phase and 120v from a hot-neutral. Reply
DanNeely - Tuesday, March 05, 2013 - linkZWave and 802.11ah are 900mhz protocols, and Zigbee can operate at either 900mhz or 2.4ghz/ With cordless phones, etc moving from 900mhz to 2.4ghz, the 900mhz band is actually becoming less crowded. Reply
Penti - Sunday, March 10, 2013 - link900MHz used by GSM-R, 2G/GSM, 3G/UMTS and 4G/LTE here in Europe in the country where I am, varying a bit depending on country. Plus all the other stuff which uses the 900-band. Zibgee is actually suppose to use 868MHz in Europe, however that might be crowded by other unlicensed stuff to. Like RFID. Should still be better though then 2.4 which is crowded by WiFi and bluetooth etc, and doesn't propagate well indoors. Reply
Eleanor1 - Wednesday, March 06, 2013 - linkFirst, if no other manufacturer is selling AC routers for under $100, then just how good can this one, with all its other bells and whistles, actually be?
1) Just because other manufacturers are taking advantage of early AC adopters with marked up prices doesn't mean the actual cost of an AC radio is expensive. Almond manufacturer may be taking less profit than the major brands asking top dollar for a new technology.
2) Their last router with only N and no zwave or zigbee was retailing for $120. The $99 price is only for early backers on kick starter. The actual price will be $130 - $150 when sold at retail on Amazon.
3) As noted by another commenter, AC routers can be bought for as little as $80.
4) when it comes to quality, I would trust the makers of the top rated router on Amazon - 4.5 stars by 660 customers. Only time will tell if they will produce another excellent product.
To answer the rest... Yes multiple Almonds on one network. Although AC routers like the Almond+ should be able to cover a 5000sq ft house.
PLN has numerous weaknesses as others have pointed out in comments. Plus not every powered device is plugged in. Many devices run off battery and are better with wireless such as sensors and cameras. Think about motion, proximity, door, water/flood sensors. Many door locks and thermostats use batteries. Use these sensors with powered devices like lights, blinds or A/V equipment and you can have a better automated house. Reply
andrewaggb - Tuesday, March 05, 2013 - linktoo bad it's sept availability Reply
Ninhalem - Tuesday, March 05, 2013 - linkThe reason for September is because they have yet to send the final designs to manufacturing. Plus as the Kickstarter page states, the manufacturer is a company known (doesn't give a name) for producing other well known routers and WIFI devices, so they need to wait a little bit till they can get a good slice of the pie. Plans stated that a big ramp up in production should occur in August. Reply
Rocket321 - Tuesday, March 05, 2013 - linkMy first thought upon seeing the product image :what is a router doing running Windows Phone O/S? Reply
kenyee - Wednesday, March 06, 2013 - linkThat was my main problem with it...it's home automation, but you have to use their API.
If they provided web services or something off it that an Android phone or PC can talk to it, I would have been in for one :-)
Wish it had four 802.11ac streams too, but they did two for cost reasons. Hope the next version has four... Reply
secretmanofagent - Saturday, March 09, 2013 - linkI haven't looked too much into it, but they were talking about Hue and Ube integration. Reply
RouterGuy - Wednesday, March 13, 2013 - linkSecurifi hasn't even filed for FCC approval yet. And that's a 3-6 month process. So the September ship date is suspect. I think 2014 H1 is more likely. Much of this seems like vaporware. By the time it hits the market you will be able to get 4x4 MIMO instead of just 2x2 for the same price or less, which means double the wireless speed. Also, home automation protocol gear on USB sticks is like $50 right now. Seems the only "cool" thing on the router is the touchscreen and at least to me that is just a gizmo. Reply
perpetualdark - Wednesday, April 02, 2014 - linkI think the point is to have an "all in one" device. Think of it this way: So you get a wifi router, a zwave controller, a zigbee controller, then find software that can tie it all together (only a few out there and usually in standalone controllers with their own web interface and limited 3rd party programming, and darn expensive in some cases), THEN you have to know enough to set up DDNS and port forwarding so you can access it from outside the network.. At best you have pieced together 3 or 4 different brands of equipment and have no central contact for tech support, leaving this firmly in the realm of the enthusiast. A product that can tie all that together and make it easy for a consumer with no real technical ability to use AND one that is below $200 would be great for a number of people. And take it a step further, adding the ability for the enthusiasts to openly write software for this platform, in a couple years you could have a complete package with good support and extreme ease of use while maintaining the flexibility that the enthusiast market desires. This company is on the right path. HA will explode as soon as it is more affordable for the COMPLETE package, including a good way to control it all that is easily operated by any average Joe. Reply
VagabondSteve - Monday, April 21, 2014 - linkI know this is an old article, and an old thread, but does anyone know if the company is still around? That release date of 3Q or even 4Q 2013 has come and gone, so has 1Q 2014 and still no product. Have they folded their tents and gone elsewhere? Anyone know? Reply
FreeLectron - Saturday, April 26, 2014 - linkTake the money and run? Reply
czyz - Tuesday, August 26, 2014 - linkI received my Almond+, it's working well and I'm getting better signal coverage than from my previous router, a Netgear WNDR3700v4. I've configured it using its touchscreen, its built-in simple web interface, and the OpenWRT LuCI interface that's available at port 90.
I've also connected 4 zigbee sensors, though until they update their software pretty much all that can be done with sensors is pairing and displaying their status. For now it's just nice to know that it is receiving signal from even the most distant of the sensors and that I'll likely soon be able to use it for automation (or sooner if I get impatient and write a script that scrapes their web interface). Reply
FreeLectron - Saturday, April 26, 2014 - linkSecurifi show tell us more about their launch schedule. Reply


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RealNetworks is piling on the functionality of its RealPlayer software in the face of strong competition for its well known video and audio player.
Apple announced Quicktime X this month, adding editing capabilities to its player. Mozilla's Firefox 3.5 browser now has the same ability as RealPlayer to download web video. Meanwhile Apple, Mozilla and Google are pursing HTML5 standards that can do away with the need for separate video-playing software and plug-ins. Read more


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it's nice to have a "spot of tea." And I really look forward to
a cappuccino in the morning.
I put hot water in the cup from the insta-hot tap to warm the cup (much like the British do with their tea pots) and empty it just before I make the single serve coffee.


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Academic Calendar
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The Global Health Fellowship program has been established to encourage Einstein students to participate in clinical, public health, or research experiences in less developed countries in order to gain a deeper understanding of how economic and sociocultural factors influence the health of individuals and populations; acquire knowledge about diseases that are unique or especially prevalent in these nations; and obtain insight into the organization and effectiveness of these nations' health care delivery and public health systems. Moreover, we expect that positive experiences abroad will encourage some students, after completion of their medical studies, to devote some component of their professional time to global medicine. Listed below are some of the many Global Health Opportunities available to students. For additional programs visit the Einstein Global Health Center web pages.
Guatemala: Matt Anderson, MD
Dr. Anderson's international research is focused on HIV in Guatemala. He sponsors one or two Einstein students to work at one of Guatemala's main AIDS clinics to do research during the summer between their first and second years. Students analyze existing databases on topics such as needlestick injuries or TB transmission and then produce a poster or paper. They are exposed to a rich clinical setting where they can examine the clinical and social manifestations of the AIDS epidemic in Guatemala. Dr. Anderson is co-editor of an online academic journal (Social Medicine) which is published in both English and Spanish in conjunction with the Latin American Social Medicine Association (ALAMES). Dr. Anderson has lived and worked extensively in Central America and Haiti. He maintains contacts with students and colleagues in Cuba... read more
Ethiopia: Carol Harris, MDM
Dr. Harris's electives have included the following:
Uganda: Gerald Paccione, MD
This 2 month summer project offers a diverse set of experiences in community medicine in Africa: community education, screening, focus groups, work with Ugandan Village Health Workers (VHWs) in identifying and teaching about malnutrition, participation in women's health outreaches, and analysis of data collected by VHWs... read more
Chile: Roberto Belmar, MD
Students who have completed their third year clerkships can participate in clinical and research projects in family medicine and primary care at the Autonoma University of Chile. Under the leadership of the Dean, Dr. Roberto Belmar, this university has established a model of health care that is at the community level with 24/7 coverage of primary care.
For further information, go to the Einstein Global Health Center.
The Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University offers international exchange programs with institutions in France, Israel, Sweden, and Japan to enhance your medical education. You can scroll down to read about them.
To apply to any of the programs shown, please submit the International Exchange Application Form, which requires a personal statement describing your interest in this exchange program and how this experience achieves your development as a physician. This form should be submitted to the registrar by April 1st prior to the start of your senior year.
Einstein-Ben Gurion Exchange Program
Up to 6 senior students can be accepted in a two-month elective program into electives at the School of Medicine of Ben Gurion University of the Negev in Israel. Funding is available for travel and living expenses. A maximum of two students can be accommodated in any given time period.
A major aim of the Ben Gurion School of Medicine is to utilize academic resources to foster development of an integrated system for delivery of comprehensive community health care in a vast geographic area. The academic program is therefore designed to educate a new type of health care professional who will have the motivation and competencies to function effectively in that system as a provider of primary care services. Experiences involve first-contact, longitudinal and preventive care in ambulatory and inpatient settings. The learning focuses not only on health care needs of individuals, but also of families, neighborhoods, and occupational environments. Learning takes place to a great extent in community-based primary care teaching clinics, occupational health units, rehabilitation facilities, and public health stations.
Einstein-Hadassah Exchange Program
A senior student can be accepted in an elective program of two months, preferably sometime between August and March, at Hadassah Medical School of the Hebrew University in Jerusalem. Funding is available for travel and living expenses.
Einstein-Paris Exchange Program
A senior student can be accepted in an extramural elective program of two months, preferably sometime between August and March, in the University of Paris system. Funding is available for travel and living expenses.
Einstein-Karolinska Institute Program
Two students in each senior class are eligible for fellowships to take elective courses or participate in research projects for two-month periods at the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, Sweden. In addition to a large number of interesting elective courses offered (in English) to foreign medical students, numerous possibilities for basic biomedical or applied clinical research also exist. As a medical research center of international renown, the Karolinska would be a particularly good site for students planning to conduct major research projects for the "special distinction" diploma. Funding is available for travel and living expenses. Reasonably priced and conveniently located housing can be arranged.
Einstein-Saitama Exchange Program
The Saitama Medical University, located near Tokyo, will accept two students during the month of April. Airfare, room and board expenses are provided through the generosity of Saitama Medical University. Elective opportunities in surgery are especially good at Saitama, but arrangements for study in other clinical disciplines are also possible. Students selected for this exchange program have the opportunity to welcome and "host" the two Saitama Exchange Students arriving in July.


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Google Talks Project Glass - Glass Explorer Edition for I/O Attendeesby Brian Klug on 6/27/2012 2:20 PM EST
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HisDivineOrder - Thursday, June 28, 2012 - linkThey sell you the glasses and offer you the service for a subsidized price. They put in the EULA that they retain the right to use the video you capture to add to their products and services. Suddenly, Google Maps adds Real-Time Video to its options and offers you real time video of an area you're investigating. You think zooming down to see your car parked at your house or your buddy sitting on his porch drinking a Cheerwine naked as the day God plopped him out the anus of glory, well imagine seeing it in motion!
Instead of just using Google Maps to plot out your map and get an "estimated traffic" based on the average conditions, you get "estimated traffic" based on the real-time traffic that you can see from the view of someone who's there waiting in line. Multiple people in fact.
Your kid out and you want to find out where she is? Log into your parental tool and take control of her glasses, seeing she's actually making out with her best friend,s instead of working at her job or doing her homework.
When the government needs to find you, subpoena to gain access to his glasses and use them to find him. Most criminals are idiots and a lot of them facebook. I'm sure many'll forget their wearing trackers on their face. Of course, perhaps we might all jack in to watch him get busted by the police. Some jacking into the guy himself, some jacking into the bystanders who have all gathered to gawk and point at the guy.
I'm personally much more interested when they make one of these that can beam images straight into my head, so Google can EULA the right to beam ideas and thoughts about using certain services and companies directly into my mind. Because the worst part about "Think different" for most people was that they were being asked to think. Let's just take that out of the equation, right? Reply
blandge - Friday, June 29, 2012 - linkBut... but.... Don't be evil. Reply


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Sally Pearson (née McLellan) is rather excited and/or can't speak properly after her Olympic silver medal.
Australia, sort yourselves out. Egyptian football, do the same.
Charlie Brown misses the kick, makes a fool of himself and then gets a yellow card for stupidity.
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