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As predicted by many economists like Peter Schiff, central bank interest rates around the world are beginning to rise, or are predicted to rise in a controlled manner in about 2 years' time according to the bank of Canada's assessment of its countries' economic conditions until 2011 according to Helmut Pastrick, chief economist with Central 1.
2.5% bank rate by 2011: Economist
The Bank of Canada will push its benchmark interest rate to 2.5 per cent in the next year and a half, an economist with the Central 1 Credit Union predicted Friday.
The rate is now at 0.25 per cent and the central bank has said it will likely stay there until the spring of 2010. Helmut Pastrick, chief economist with Central 1, told CBC News the recovery remains on track, with only occasional data suggesting a setback.
Much of the growth will have been the result of government stimulus, especially low interest rates, Pastrick admitted but predicted the private sector would jump in with increased investment and job creation
"Over time, the private sector begins to take the main role in economic growth and that should play out this time as well. However, it appears that it'll be more of a longer drawn process particularly in the U.S. since there's still some ongoing problems in credit markets," he said.
Once the recovery is underway, he said, the central bank will be anxious to move away from rates near zero. Pastrick predicted the bank will likely raise rates by half a percentage point at a time perhaps three times through the fall to spring period from 2010 to 2011.
"That would allow them some room to cut rates at some future point should the economic recovery falter."
Original story appears at CBC News
What is the problem with his predictions?
First of all the piece provided by CBC is shoddy journalism at its best because the bank rate is not the prime rate. The bank rate is already at 2.5%; the prime lending rate is at .25%
According to Peter Schiff and the austrian school of economics, "the reality is, that if we put interest rates anywhere near where they ought to be, we would bankrupt most of our financial entities and we'd have a real collapse. We're never going to have a real recovery until the market lets us have a real recession. Our phony consumer-based economy isn't viable; it only exists as long as the Chinese and Japanese lend us money to buy their stuff."
The reason for this setting is that Keynesian economic planners believe that it is their duty to manipulate interest rates which ultimately affect the market in the long term, but to manipulate them for short-term gains in the economy. Typically a central bank controls certain types of short-term interest rates. These influence the stock- and bond markets as well as mortgage and other interest rates. The European Central Bank for example announces its interest rate at the meeting of its Governing Council; in the case of the Federal Reserve, the Board of Governors (Wikipedia, 2009).
Also, all the people with the half million dollar mortgages at 2 percent won't feel too comfortable if the rates to up to 4.5 per cent. This would be an automatic recipe for disaster, and another housing collapse similar to what we saw in the early 80s. Disasters like this could be averted if the central bank would stay out of the economy and out of the business of setting interest rates. They set them artificially low, and then the economy suffers because of it due to re-adjustment.
Low interest rates tend to stimulate borrowing from the banking system. This expansion of credit causes an expansion of the supply of money, through the money creation process in a fractional reserve banking system. This in turn leads to an unsustainable "monetary boom" during which the "artificially stimulated" borrowing seeks out diminishing investment opportunities (Wikipedia, 2009). This is where the world finds itself in trouble now that interest rates were kept too low for too long. World economies are now feeling the effects of excess liquidity in the markets.
The article's economist's optimism is surprising, since many economists are pointing out that the recent bit of good news is largely the result of government stimulus which won't last forever, and there's little to suggest the private sector will pick up the slack anytime soon. In addition, those few economists who correctly predicted the big US housing meltdown/credit crunch are now saying there is another round of trouble coming as banks foreclose on homes that belong to long-term unemployed people in the US, and another batch of sub-prime and other "special" mortgage deals come up for renewal at higher rates.
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Im not skinny, I have an hourglass figure, which up until recently I hated. my boyfriend told me that he liked my body, and that he loved my curves, so I started loving them to. then today I fell and he's like "thats alright, youve got plenty of padding" and then he went on to say that I had a big ass. later he told me that that was a good thing, but is he just saying that he likes my curves to make me feel better? does he really think I'm fat, should I go on a diet or something? gah I'm so confused. girls, has a guy ever said that to you in a "loving way"?
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It just doesn't seem right to be writing an article about a shortage of a game console that isn't the Wii. We've been writing about those Wii shortages for a long time now, so when "shortage" was combined with "Xbox 360″ it was surprising to say the least. It's true though, Microsoft has announced that they are seeing shortages of the Xbox 360 console in the United States and retailers are not happy.
So how is it that they are running low? Well, according to Reuters, there was a strong holiday demand. More consoles sold than they had anticipated in the month of December, about 1.3 million to be exact, and now they're running short. Jeff Bell, head of global marketing for Microsoft said "We are really running short of product here in the United States. You could say we misjudged demand." He went on to say, "We're literally out of stock in many stores. We think this will have an impact on our sales."
I haven't been out to my Best Buy or Circuit City stores lately to see whether or not they've got empty shelves, but many people in the comments over at Gizmodo said that their stores have had them. The other thing that crossed my mind is the number of defective consoles that people ship back to Microsoft. It's possible that the overwhelming demand during the holidays combined with the number of replacement consoles they've had to send out is causing the shortage. Microsoft doesn't expect that they'll be able to meet the demand until Spring.


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Apple CEO Tim Cook was spotted at the company's massive Grand Central store this afternoon, giving an interview with NBC anchor Brian Williams. The U.S. network is doing a piece on Apple and shopping at its stores during the holidays. Additionally, Cook was seen checking out the store and showing off the iPhone 5 and iPad mini. Apple's Grand Central store opened to the public in December 2011, and it is considered a flagship for the company.
The program is set to air Dec. 6—per the tweet, press release, and video embedded below.
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His first television appearance since taking over as the CEO of Apple, Tim Cook gives an exclusive interview to Brian Williams from his retail stores in New York City.
Ann Curry sits down with Peter Jackson in New Zealand, at the world premiere of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, premiering in the U.S. on December 14th.
A conversation every American should consider having with their aging parents, Harry Smith goes inside a new kind of end of life medical system and shows us a place that may well be the best place to die.
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Steve Jobs has been nominated for Time Magazine's "Person of the Year" by NBC's "Nightly News" anchor Brian Williams. If Steve Jobs were to receive the award, he would be the first person to receive it after their death. Mark Zuckerburg was 2010′s winner, who recently told reporters he was inspired by Steve Jobs while building Facebook. Brian Williams said in his nomination speech:
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Rotherham booked their place in the third round of the Worthington Cup after an amazing tie at Millmoor.
The Millers seemed down and out when they trailed 3-1 with 11 minutes left.
The match had earlier swung Wolves' way as Shaun Newton (penalty), Kenny Miller and Alex Rae saw the visitors hit back after falling behind to Andy Monkhouse's fifth-minute opener for the hosts.
But Rotherham were handed a lifeline when they were awarded a penalty of their own which Mark Robins converted.
Chris Swailes then forced extra-time with a dramatic equaliser four minutes from time.
Two minutes into the added period Richard Barker capitalised on an error in the Wolves defence.
But Rob Scott inexplicably fired past his own goalkeeper in the final minute to take the game to a penalty shoot-out.
Robins missed his first effort but Newton and substitute Denis Irwin squandered theirs, which left John Mullin to bag the winner and seal Rotherham's passage into round three.
Rotherham: Pollitt, Scott, Swailes, Branston, Hurst, Warne, Garner, Mullin, Monkhouse, Robins, Richard Barker. Subs: Gray, Daws, Bryan, Beech, Hoskins.
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Who could possibly live in a lavish, perfectly contemporary home such as the Millbrae Residence, in North Western London? Just about anybody, according to London-based film and TV location agency 1st Option, which has the home featured as one of their most luxurious real life sets. Let us take the tour, then, revel in the home's pitch-perfect design and discover all its exquisite decoration detailing. First off, the exterior announces that we are dealing with a quintessentially post-modern, minimalist home. The volumes are all sleek-lined cubes, dressed in light-toned wood, complimented with poured concrete and highlighted by glazed walls and picture windows. The garden is perfectly landscaped, with an infinitely green lawn, a trampoline for the little ones, an Asian-inspired circular stone tablet and a lap pool, reflected in the two-story day-and-night area glass wall. Inside the home, design details make virtually every space pop with color and personality. The branch on the dining room table creates an organic vibe to an otherwise very urban setting. The kitchen cabinets and appliances are built-in, and the kitchen island is impeccably illuminated. There is a recurrent floral motif throughout the house: white on black tree-like squiggles on the black living area walls, flourishing branches on the dressing room sliding doors in the master bedroom and, of course, the sheer black florally decorated tiles in the master bathroom. The children's bedrooms are also a treat, laden with books and toys – they bring the home to life and are likely to inspire any creative professional considering the home as a potential shooting location.
Pictures and wall decals featuring children add a further layer of emotion to the home. There are several vintage-inspired pieces scattered about, such a square-faced wall clock in the kitchen or the ample glass lighting fixture in the living room. Glass also reappears to encase the interior staircase leading up to the first floor. The home's pièce de resistence is definitely the deep-ocean green media room, basking in soft recessed lights and geared up with so much high-tech gadgetry it should be illegal. The Millbrae House definitely qualifies as an aspirational home, which is exactly what one wants to see in a film, TV series, commercial or music video, at the end of a long, hard day of work.
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Tori Spelling and her 1-year-old daughter Stella were spotted shopping in Los Angeles on Wednesday (October 28). As the pair returned to their parked car, Stella played with mom's keys.
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Malcolm McLaren Biography
22 January 1946, London, England. After a tempestuous childhood, during which he was reared by his eccentric grandmother Rose Corre Isaacs in Stoke Newington, McLaren spent the mid- to late 60s at various art colleges. In 1969 he became romantically involved with fashion designer Vivienne Westwood and they subsequently had a son together, Joseph. Malcolm was fascinated by the work of the Internationale Situationist, a Marxist/Dadaist group which espoused its doctrines through sharp political slogans such as be reasonable - demand the impossible. Their use of staged situations, designed to gain the attention of and ultimately enlighten the proletariat, impressed McLaren, and would significantly influence his entrepreneurial career.
In 1971, McLaren opened the shop Let It Rock in Chelseas Kings Road, which catered for Teddy Boy fashions. Among the shops many visitors were several members of the New York Dolls, whose management McLaren took over in late 1974. It was to prove an ill-fated venture, but McLaren did spend some time with them in New York and organized their Better Dead Than Red tour, which saw the quintet wearing red PVC uniforms and performing in front of a communist flag.
After returning to the UK, McLaren converted Let It Rock into SEX, and began selling bondage and fetish clothing and promoting the punk image (torn clothing, dog collars and leather jackets) that he had observed while in New York. He decided to find a new, young group whose power, presence and rebelliousness equalled that of the New York Dolls. The result was the Sex Pistols, whose brief spell of public notoriety ushered in the era of punk. McLaren was at the peak of his powers during this period, riding the wave of self-inflicted chaos that the Sex Pistols spewed forth. The highlights included McLaren taking sizeable cheques from both EMI Records and A&M Records, who signed then fired the band in quick succession. The creation of the tragic caricature Sid Vicious, the conflict with Johnny Rotten, the involvement with Great Train Robber Ronnie Biggs and, finally, a self-glorifying film The Great Rock n Roll Swindle, were all part of the saga.
Following the Sex Pistols demise, McLaren launched Bow Wow Wow, heavily promoting the underage singer Annabella Lwin. Although their heavily rhythmic recordings were highly original for the period, predating the rise of world music by several years, the dividends proved unimpressive and the band split. In the meantime, McLaren had served as advisor to and let slip through his hands 80s stars such as Adam Ant and Boy George (Culture Club). Eventually, he decided to transform himself into a recording star, despite the fact that he could not sing (ample evidence of which had appeared on his Great Rock n Roll Swindle out-take, You Need Hands). His singular ability to predict trends saw him assimilating various styles of music, from the Zulu tribes in Africa to the ethnic sounds of the Appalachian Mountains. The arduous sessions finally came to fruition with 1983s Duck Rock, which featured two UK Top 10 singles, Buffalo Gals and Double Dutch. The work pre-empted rocks interest in world music, as exemplified on Graceland by Paul Simon.
McLaren next persisted with the music of urban New York and was particularly interested in the scratching sounds of street hip-hop disc jockeys. The mini-album DYa Like Scratchin again anticipated the strong dance culture that would envelop the UK pop scene in the late 80s. Ever restless, McLaren moved on to a strange fusion of pop and opera with 1984s Fans, which featured a startling version of Madam Butterfly that became a UK Top 20 hit.
Following his experimental forays in the music business, McLaren relocated to Hollywood for a relatively unsuccessful period in the film industry. Nothing substantial emerged from that sojourn, but McLaren remains as unpredictable and innovative as ever. He returned to recording in 1994 with Paris. This album, and the subsequent ambient remix set, proved more popular in Europe than the UK. McLarens most noteworthy venture in the new millennium was as the producer of the movie adaptation of Eric Schlossers book Fast Food Nation.
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Fish sign ex-Phillie
THE Winnipeg Goldeyes are bringing in an experienced Canadian pitcher to help their quest for a second American Association championship.
On Monday, the team announced they have signed right-handed Chris Kissock, a 2007 Philadelphia Phillies ninth-round draft pick, to a deal for the 2013 season.
Kissock, who hails from Trail, B.C., played his first six professional seasons in the Phillies organization. Goldeyes manager Rick Forney said the team plans to use Kissock out of the bullpen and may give him the opportunity to act as closer.
Last season, Kissock's pitching was partly derailed by a rib injury, which Forney described as a result of the organization pushing the pitcher to change his arm slot and become "a situational" type of pitcher. "That didn't work with Chris," Forney said.
Roasting Reinebold
A familiar football face is coming back to Winnipeg -- and ready to get a little red in the face -- to help raise some funds for the Winnipeg Rifles football club.
Former Blue Bombers head coach and general manager Jeff Reinebold will be roasted at the Rifles' annual fundraising dinner on April 24 at Canad Inns Polo Park. Among those ready to take comedic shots at Reinebold's expense are CJOB sportscaster Bob Irving and former Bombers Troy Westwood and Bob Cameron.
Tickets are $175 each, or $1,250 for a corporate table of eight, and available through the Rifles website: riflesfootball.com.
Pistons forward tops
STEINBACH Pistons forward Justin Dalebozik was named the MJHL's Recycle Everywhere player of the week on Monday. The honour comes after the 20-year-old Treherne product scored a hat trick en route to six points in two playoff games for the Pistons. Dauphin Kings forward Mitch Van Teeling and Pistons goalie Corey Koop were runners-up.
Track star honoured
RISING track star Alhaji Mansaray was named the Smitty's Bison Sports male athlete of the week on Monday after the rookie won a bronze medal in high jump at the CIS Track and Field Championships in Edmonton over the weekend. The 6-1 Mansaray, born in Sierra Leone, also finished his season being named a Canada West second team all-star.
Going out in style
SPRINTER Leah Harpelle was named the Bisons' female athlete of the week, after completing her five-season university career by running the third leg of the Bisons' 4x200-metre relay at the CIS Track and Field Championships.


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NIOSH announces its extramural research, training, and conference support programs in the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts. Links to these announcements are provided in each of the research activity sections below.
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All NIOSH funding opportunities are also posted on Grants.gov Grants.gov is the single access point for over 1000 grant programs offered by 26 Federal grant-making agencies. Visitors to Grants.gov can register for e-mail notification of grant opportunities by category and agency. Previous announcements for each category of activity are available through a "Past Funding" link.
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Weekly Bits: Loving Fruits & Grainsby Karen Ostergren in Uncategorized, March 13, 2010
With our latest reader tips and comments, you share ideas for the the bulk bins, how to spice up your morning cereal and a sweet way to get more from your citrus. Plus, check out new ideas for eating your greens.
From Katie's Healthy Bites: Don't Skip The Bulk Aisle:
"We get a lot of whole grains and whole-grain flours from the bulk bins. They can go bad faster than their germ-stripped counterparts, making it valuable to be able to buy exactly the small amount you'll need. Who needs an extra cup of spelt flour sitting around? We also buy nuts and oats from the bulk section — again to get the amount we want for snacking or baking. And we started getting this awesome 31-bean soup mix. I can get exactly one cup, enough for nine cups of soup, without buying a bunch of bags of beans to mix up. I love the bulk bins!" –Julie
From The Veggie Table: Kale For St. Patty's Day:
"I love to add crushed red pepper to my kale chips. It gives them a bit of a kick!" –Julo
From In Season: Kumquats:
"I eat lemon, orange and lime rinds all the time. After a good wash, grate off some of zest for cooking, juice the fruit, and then thinly slice what is left. Mix with some sugar, spread on a baking sheet, and put in 250 degree oven for two to three hours, stirring gently about every half hour. Remove from the oven and and put in a bowl; let it sit a couple of weeks stirring gently a couple of times a day. Do not cover — let the strips air dry so they don't mold. Use in tea, drinks and recipes, or nibble as a candy. Some people jar this up and give as gifts." –Lois Ann
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"I like quick-cooking steel cut oatmeal with unsweetened almond milk sprinkled with cinnamon and nutmeg. I soak it overnight in the refrigerator and heat it up in the morning — a little trick I learned from a co-worker." –Elizabeth
"Wonderful smoothie: berries, apples, oranges, yogurt and spinach with a touch of honey." –Margarita
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Over at Collectors Weekly, our pal Ben Marks talks to the co-inventor of the wonderful classic toy Colorforms, simply a pack of die-cut vinyl shapes and a board to stick them on, invented in 1951 and available to this day:
"Harry had just gotten out of the Navy and I had just graduated with a degree in art from the University of North Carolina," recalls Patricia of her late former husband. "At the time, we were taking classes at the Art Students League in New York City. Harry loved to paint, but he couldn't afford the price of materials on his G.I. Bill, so he called around and found a wonderful plastic material someone had been using to make pocketbooks. It would stick to any shiny surface, but that was the problem—all the pocketbooks stuck together. Harry asked me, 'What do you think?' and I said, 'Let's get some in primary colors.'"
Harry ordered a few rolls of red, yellow, and blue vinyl, which were delivered to the young couple's apartment on 29th Street. "They were quite large," Patricia recalls, "like maybe 3 1/2 feet tall and a foot and a half in diameter. We started cutting out pieces and sticking them on the refrigerator, mirrors, windows, anything that was shiny. Harry was the one who said, 'I think we can make something out of this.'"
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BASED ON A TOTALLY TRUE STORY Announces Full Casting
Manhattan Theatre Club (Lynne Meadow, Artistic Director; Barry Grove, Executive Producer) is pleased to announce full casting for the upcoming the world premiere production of Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa's BASED ON A TOTALLY TRUE STORY. Directed by Michael Bush, the production begins previews on March 23 and opens on April 11 at New York City Center - Stage II (131 West 55th Street).
The cast features (in alphabetical order): Carson Elrod (Ethan Keene), Erik Heger (Tyler, Apple Boy, Kim's Guy, Hot L.A. Guy), Kristine Nielsen (Mary Ellen), Pedro Pascal (Michael Sullivan), and Michael Tucker (Ethan's Dad)
The creative team will feature: Anna Louizos (Set Design), Linda Cho (Costume Design), Tracy Klainer (Lighting Design), and Ryan Rummery (Sound Design).
Ethan Keene (Elrod) is a young playwright and comic book writer who's on the verge of breaking through. When a veteran Hollywood producer (Nielsen) decides she wants to turn one of his plays into a horror movie, the frenzy that follows forces him to deal with the real drama in his life - his relationships with his boyfriend (Pascal) and his father (Tucker).
BASED ON A TOTALLY TRUE STORY was originally presented as part of MTC's 6 @ 6 reading series, which presents new works in development. Previous plays that have been developed in the 6 @ 6 series and then produced on MTC's stages include the Pulitzer Prize-winning Proof by David Auburn, Fuddy Meers by David Lindsay-Abaire and Between Us by Joe Hortua.
Under the leadership of Artistic Director Lynne Meadow and Executive Producer Barry Grove, MTC has become one of the country's most prominent and prestigious theatre companies. Renowned MTC productions include Rabbit Hole; Doubt; Proof; The Tale of the Allergist's Wife; Yellowman; Kimberly Akimbo; Love! Valour! Compassion!; Sylvia; Four Dogs and a Bone; Putting It Together; Lips Together, Teeth Apart; Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune; Crimes of the Heart; and Ain't Misbehavin'. In 2003, MTC reopened Broadway's long neglected landmark Biltmore Theatre, following a two-year, $35 million capital campaign.
Tickets are $48 and can be reserved by calling CityTix at (212) 581-1212. Group and student rates are available. For group ticket information, call (212) 399-3000 x 134. Student tickets are $25 and are on sale for all performances based on availability on the day of the performance, up to one hour before showtime. Call (212) 581-1212 for further information. MTC at New York City Center is accessible to people with disabilities and is equipped with a hearing augmentation system.
The performance schedule for BASED ON A TOTALLY TRUE STORY will be Tuesday through Sunday at 7:30 PM. Matinees on Wednesday (5/17 and 5/24 only), Saturday and Sunday at 2:30 PM.
For more information please visit www.ManhattanTheatreClub.com
Carson Elrod (Ethan Keene) previously appeared in MTC's Broadway production of Reckless as Tim Timko and Roy. He also starred in MTC's Off-Broadway productions of Alan Ayckbourn's House & Garden and Comic Potential. Other theatre credits include Noises Off, Cavedweller (New York Theatre Workshop). Off Off-Broadway: Waiting for Godot (East River Park Amphitheatre). Regional: The Intelligent Design of Jenny Chow (Yale Rep), Our Town (La Jolla Playhouse), Misalliance (Baltimore Center Stage), The Comedy of Errors (the Colorado Shakespeare Festival), Love's Labour's Lost (Shakespeare and Company), The Importance of Being Earnest (Hangar Theatre). Film: Wedding Crashers, Kissing Jessica Stein. TV: "Lifegame," "The Andy Dick Show," "Married to the Kellys" and "Carnivale" (HBO). Founding member of the improv troupes The Hypothetical 7 and The God Squad. Princess Grace Foundation Award recipient. BA: the University of Kansas. MFA: New York University.
Erik Heger (Tyler, Apple Boy, Kim's Guy, Hot L.A. Guy) recently appeared in the La Jolla Playhouse production of The Scottish Play. He has been featured in San Francisco's American Conservatory Theater's productions of The Master & Margarita, Naked, Romeo & Juliet, Midsummer Night's Dream, and Of Thee I Sing. He has been featured on CBS's "Guiding Light" and the independent films A Perfect Match and Wrong Place, Right Time.
Kristine Nielsen (Mary Ellen) most recently starred in Christopher Durang's Miss Witherspoon. She previously appeared in MTC's production of David Lindsay-Abaire's Wonder of the World. Broadway: The Green Bird, Jackie: An American Life, The Iceman Cometh. Off-Broadway: Pericles (Theatre for a New Audience), Omnium Gatherum (Variety Arts), The Underpants (CSC), Betty's Summer Vacation (Obie Award; Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle nominations), Machinal (NYSF/the Public), Dog Opera (Obie Award). Regional: Williamstown Theatre Festival, the Guthrie, Long Wharf, Actors Theatre of Louisville, Old Globe, Baltimore Center Stage, La Jolla Playhouse, the Alliance, Hartford Stage, Cleveland Play House. Film: Small Time Crooks. TV: "Law & Order" (original and CI), "Third Watch."
Pedro Pascal (Michael Sullivan) is currently making his Off-Broadway debut in the MTC production of Nilo Cruz's Beauty of the Father at New York City Center - Stage II. Regional: Ghosts (Dir. Ed Sherin) and Lorenzaccio (Dir. Michael Kahn) at The Shakespeare Company in DC, Anna in the Tropics (Dir. Timothy Douglas) at Portland Center Stage, Lobby Hero and John Kolvenbach's Gizmo Love (Dir. Sam Weisman) at W.H.A.T., Orphans (LADCC, Garland Award) at the International City Theater. Film/Television: Hermanas, Burning Bridges, Window Shopping, HBO's "Earth vs. The Spider," "NYPD Blue," "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," "Touched by an Angel," USA Network's "Good vs. Evil," and MTV's "Undressed." For my family.
Michael Tucker (Ethan's Dad) best known for his portrayal of Stuart Markowitz in the hit TV series, "LA Law," started his career in regional theater and then moved to New York where he appeared in numerous off-Broadway and Broadway plays. He then went on to a career in TV and film, where he received numerous Emmy and Golden Globe nominations. He and his wife, Jill Eikenberry, travel the country speaking on behalf of the fight against breast cancer. He received the "Good Guy" award from the National Women's Political Caucus for his work on women's health issues. His first book, I Never Forget a Meal is a memoir based around good eating.
Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa (Playwright). In addition to writing for the theatre, Aguirre-Sacasa writes the monthly adventures of The Fantastic Four and Spider-Man for Marvel Comics. His play, Golden Age, was produced by New York's Tobacco Bar Theatre Company in conjunction with the Horse Trade Theatre Group at the Kraine Theatre. Other works include The Mystery Plays (Connecticut Critics' Award for Outstanding Play; Roger L. Stevens Award), the folkloric thriller The Muckle Man (Helen Hayes nomination for Best New Play), the occult romantic comedy Say You Love Satan (NY International Fringe Festival Excellence in Playwriting Award; GLAAD Media Award nomination). Formerly the playwright-in-residence at 2econd Stage Theatre in New York, he is working on a commission for that theatre (a mystery set in Nicaragua)-as well as on a commission for Manhattan Theatre Club: Good Boys and True, about a scandal that rocks a prep school. For the California Shakespeare Festival in Berkeley and ACT in San Francisco, he is developing a new version of A Midsummer Night's Dream entitled Sweet Thunder, which is set among San Francisco's homeless youth population. For Warner Brothers, he is developing an original horror screenplay. This spring, The Velvet Sky, a dark bedtime story for grown-ups will premiere at the Woolly Mammoth Theatre in Washington, DC. He is a 2003 graduate of the Yale School of Drama.
Michael Bush (Director) is currently the director of artistic production for the Manhattan Theatre Club. He has been associated with MTC for almost 25 years and served as its associate artistic director from 1990-2002. In 2002, he left MTC to serve as the producing artistic director of Charlotte Repertory Theatre for two seasons and produced nine shows, including The Miracle Worker starring Hillary Swank and The Glass Menagerie starring Penny Fuller. He then returned to MTC in 2004. During his time at MTC, he has helped artistically guide more than 150 new plays and musicals including Love! Valour! Compassion!, Proof, Doubt, The Tale of the Allergist's Wife, Sight Unseen, The Wild Party, Sylvia, Brooklyn Boy and A Class Act. Michael is also the artistic director of the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center Cabaret and Performance Conference. His recent directing projects include the 20th Anniversary production of Pump Boys and Dinettes and the world premieres Let Me Sing, A Musical Evolution, for which he co-wrote the book with Michael Aman and All of the People, All the Time. This past summer, Michael recently directed The Ballad of Bonnie and Clyde at the New York Musical Theatre Festival, starring Sherrie Austin and Deven May.


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What IS a logo?stephanie (518 pencils) | Tue, 2007-10-16 21:07
What IS a logo?
Being a fairly active member on several design critique sites, I've come across a number of submitted critiques which at first glance, I'm confused because the title will say something like "Logo for my Design Company" and looking at the actual work, it doesn't appear to be a logo at all. I'm not sure where there were some misunderstandings, but I thought I would make it blunt and obvious for readers of these few steps to know what a logo is and what it is not. It might clear up some people that were under the wrong impression, or it might just be a good brush up for those who already understand the general idea.
First, and probably most important (I see this constantly, and I have requests for this constantly.)
A logo is NOT a Photograph. No, you can't take a picture of your dog with your digital camera and have that be your Pet-Grooming logo. No, stock clipart is not logo material either. If you're confused on this concept, take your magnifying-glass tool, and zoom in as much as you can on your project. If there are little square pixels, it's time to start over.
To continue on that point, Your logo should be in a vector format. What this means is that no matter how big or small you shrink or enlarge your logo, it should never pixelate or blur. Logotypes need to be used in everything from clothing tags to billboard signs - so you'll need a format that can handle the stretch. I've had people make the excuse that they aren't experienced with the pen tool so they can't make vector logos - there are a lot more tools besides the pen in Illustrator, so start there and move up.
SIMPLIFY. SIMPLIFY. SIMPLIFY. I can't stress this enough. We all know the KISS method, (keep it simple, stupid) - but many times designers (and myself) forget to apply it to logo design. Count your elements. If there are more than a few, you probably have too much going on. Remember that consumers will be doing everything from quickly glancing at your logo to staring at it during a red light - make sure that it's simple enough to remember and decipher. Other things I see are gradients, bevels, and dropshadows. These don't transition well in enlargement and printing - stay away from these. Again, remember this is not a photograph or an ad - it's a logo. Drop on needed effects when you incorporate the logo into your designs.
Your logo will NOT tell your story. Your logo is NOT YOUR BRAND. When you create a logo for a company (whether that be for yourself or for another client), remember that your logo is not your brand; it is -representing- your brand. McDonalds for example, does not have a the cheapest, fastest Hamburger in their logo - but everyone knows what the arched "M" means. Just because a company sells a specific product, doesn't mean you have to illustrate the obvious. Just because your company started small and is growing, moved, etc, doesn't mean you have to include that in your logo.
There are a few dos and don'ts from me. I don't know if something like this has already been written, but I was just a little tired of writing out a similar critique response for a good chunk of logos being posted. Commentary is welcome. Also, let me know if there's anything I forgot, incorrect, or wasn't clear on. Thanks! :)
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First, read my article; 9 rules to creating a logo. The article covers much of what you said, and a bit more. You've made some very good points.
I can't emphasize it enough when I say "do not create a logo that is dependent on it being on a color background, texture or image." I see this approach a LOT at LogoPond.com. Half the stuff their is really just a show of illustration skills, font use and color combinations. Many of the logos look beautiful, but simply don't "work" for their intent.
I hate logo design, personally. In 25 years in the business, I've yet to produce a single logo that I'm proud to tell people I designed. 9 times out of 10 the client ruins it, the other time I simply lacked motivation and interest ;-)
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Ah, well there you go! I thought maybe a similar thing had been written, and I want add that your version is definitely written better. Mine is more of a rant, than anything - I just want to see these mistakes decline.
I agree about logopond. Some of the core illustrations are done well, but there are too many added effects that if you were to take those away, they wouldn't look near as good alone.
Logo design is a love-hate relationship with me. I love illustrating, so I tend to illustrate a bit over-the-top in my logos. When I try to simplify, I simplify too much. It's all about balance. ;) Clients do have a habit of ruining logos, no doubt about that. Heh.
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"…the Web design community is hopelessly distracted by technical fetish." ~Andy Rutledge
The Brix House Wine logo in the critique section is a perfect example of what you're ranting about. The guy has a photo of a glass of wine, a pile of grapes and some kind of boxy red border and he's calling it a logo. What????
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/sigh I noticed that as well. I think a lot of my frustration comes from the past month, I have seen so many "logos" like this being posted. I've also seen a lot that follow most of the points made, but are overcomplicated or try to explain too much all at once. Hopefully in the near future there will be a greater understanding of what a logo actually is. :)
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"…the Web design community is hopelessly distracted by technical fetish." ~Andy Rutledge
It's the 'powerpointization' of design in action.
Powerpoint is not a design application
One thing everyone should keep in mind is that this site was originally created for "green" designers. The community aspect was put here to help others.
While for many more senior designers who frequent here may become frustrated or bored with the work presented in the critique section, they (me included) should try to remember that not everyone has 5, 10 or 20 years experience.
It's frustrating to keep repeating many of our critiques and advice, but we should remember that we're doing it (whether we think so or not) to HELP new designers, and experienced ones just looking for opinion. We should also keep in mind that many people don't look at EVERY critique, thus, they may not get the helpful advice previously given on another piece that also applies to the one they're currently viewing.
Great advice cannot be over-emphasized - nor can it be repeated too many times.
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Here here JimD! I appreciate your positive thoughts.
It would be nice, though, if certain design principals could be more clearly defined and this post helps achieve that.
Powerpoint is not a design application
Brilliant post!
Can we also say a logo is NOT a clever mingling of icon and text, nor is it a clever use of the intials of the company/firm/designer name in a standard font? Skewed to the point of illegibility?!
It seems we get so caught up in what to design that we try to say everything all at once. Most logo posts follow this trend...I think the KISS method works so well here.
Thanks for this as it clarified a few things for me too.
Powerpoint is not a design application
Oh, I'm glad you liked it. :D
I definitely think that is a good point - typing the name or using the initials in a standard font doesn't cut it, my Mom could do that in Word. I don't know if it's common in your area as well, but there are countless "logos" in Utah where the company name is just written in Papyrus. :(
Thanks for the comment!
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"…the Web design community is hopelessly distracted by technical fetish." ~Andy Rutledge
Papyrus?! I think I just experienced some reflux...ah, it's back down now. :)
Powerpoint is not a design application
I had to smile when I read this point:
"Count your elements. If there are more than a few, you probably have too much going on."
I learned the same rule, applied to editorial design, years ago: if there are more than 2 or 3 typefaces, you've gone 'round the bend. Keep it clean and simple; that's when the underlying message comes through.
BTW, there's too much Papyrus here in Atlanta, too. I used it for a calendar once, BACK IN 2000! Every time you see it, find the owner and hand him or her your card. Good work on your rant!
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Definitely, the simplify idea applies to most design, and not just logo design. There are styles in InDesign for a reason. ;)
Don't worry, we'll forgive you for using Papyrus - but just this once. :P I don't think it was near as popular in 2000.
Thanks for your comment, I'm glad you liked it. :)
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"…the Web design community is hopelessly distracted by technical fetish." ~Andy Rutledge
Hey, Papyrus was COOL in 2000! ;) Actually, it suited the job well, and it wasn't used to death back then at all! But I'll wager you this: show me any restaurant that has even ONE healthy item on the menu (vegetarian, even), and I guarantee they'll use Papyrus on the menu/signage.
And regarding simplicity: just because you can bevel/emboss hairline-thin type, doesn't mean you SHOULD do this. Just because my car can roll at 165 mph, doesn't mean I should, right?
–Unit B
"Feats don't fail me now."
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"Feats don't fail me now."
I've found that many people that approach me for logo work are confused about the relationship of a logo and a brand. I think you've done a nice job explaining the difference.
Although I think this article clearly touches one what a logo consists of in raw bricks and mortar, it still doesn't say what a logo really is.
Quoting Ivan Chermayeff, Tom Geismar and Steff Geisbuhler; "A mark (logo) is both a form and substance, image and idea. To be effective, its forms must be familiar enough to be recognisable, and unusual enough to be memorable. The design must be simple enough to be read in an instant, and rich enough in detail or meaning to be interesting. It must be contemporary enough to reflect its epoch, yet no so much of its time as to appear dated before the decade is out. Finally, it must be memorable, and appropriate to the ideas and activities it represents."
Thank you for the quote reference and the comment - like I said earlier, this is more of a rant on recent habits in posted critiques and work. I was referencing the "bricks and mortar" of a logo when I stated "What is a logo?" Perhaps I incorrectly titled my post, sorry about that. :)
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"…the Web design community is hopelessly distracted by technical fetish." ~Andy Rutledge
Logo. Also known as trademark, service mark, mark or margue. Logo being the most commonly used form.
A logo could pretty much be ANYTHING, couldn't it?
Agreed. I didn't go into the dictionary definition of a logo, because, well, I'm not a dictionary. ;)
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"…the Web design community is hopelessly distracted by technical fetish." ~Andy Rutledge
But JD is right about the client f*cking it up 90% of the time.
What most people don't grasp when they come to me about creating an identity is people WON'T be viewing the logo/icon/symbol in a vacuum. That is, the logo has to be adaptable for ALL media, ALL sizes and ALL colors if need be. It should be strong, simple, flexible, and clever if possible.
I recall one job, when I was first starting out, where I was basically pushed into creating an image of a full-color welcome mat, complete with a bristly texture, brown & orange leaves and part of a shoe stepping on it. The client then had the nerve to ask me why it looked like crap when I shrunk it down to put on a business card.
I became so disgusted with the client and the whole project that I almost swore off freelancing altogether.
Gotta love the client-project disconnect. :)
I try to narrow down direction and potential hazards before completing any logo for just this reason.
Powerpoint is not a design application
Sometimes there's nothing you can do about it - the client will have a strong opinion about what he wants for an identity, and no amount of sketches or alternate designs will change his/her mind.
I always try to give the client what they want, even if sometimes it's less than something I would be proud of. A lot of times you just have to roll your eyes, collect the check and move on.
In that case, you could have taken a similar logo and showed the client what would happen when you try to shrink it down...but this is hindsight talkin. :)
If the client has such a strong opinion, make sure you get it into the contract so they can't blame you later.
Powerpoint is not a design application
As I said this is when I first started out. Trust me, it's not an issue anymore.
The logo was for a startup company that basically went nowhere, so it really wasn't even used in any fashion (thankfully).
I think it might be more productive to talk about function and common uses of logo's. For instance, if I tell you that a logo may need to be faxed, you can deduct the limitations from that.
Also, many definitions and views of logo's can be found to give one a more conceptual frame of the matter.
Not all of the aspects you mention are always true: you could use different versions of a logo for different uses, etc.
The main thing IMHO is to ask questions (what communications will be using this logo) and get the briefing as clear as possible.
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I'm a beginner designer and we are doing logo design in school right now. When I design a logo they just don't seem complete or together. Do you have any suggestions that would help to make my designs "POP"?
I think you basically have to get to the core of the company. What values do they represent? How are they different from other companies? Who is their demographic? How would you symbolize them? You can change the typeface and add decorative elements all day, but until you determine how your logo is going to be representative of the company, you'll just be running in circles. You need a concept first, then you can worry about the aesthetics.
Hard to say. Making something 'pop' is a pretty subjective process, but IMO contrast has a lot to do with it. I think the one in the middle with the overlapping ovals is a good start.
Then again, it all depends on the attitude of the client. Are you going for more of a 'classy' feel for the product, or are you going for a hipper, punky sort of attitude that would appeal to the younger crowd?
Making something 'pop' always depends on what stands out for whom. One person could appreciate the serif font in the upper right, while other people's eyes might gravitate towards the one in the middle.
I don't think you can work out the visual qualities of a logo until you have a clear notion of what the product and/or client is all about.
great article. I hate to see a photographic image that they would call it a logo.
I am new to this forum. I want to design a logo for my company ingenious-i. can anybody please suggest me a logo for ingenious-i. Help will be really appreciated. Thanks everyone
If you aren't a designer you should hire one. It's a very involved process creating a logo. No one's going to hand you one here, that's for sure!
For some examples, try LogoPond.com.
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Hi Nato.... thank you for your response. I am a designer and trying to come up with some idea for my logo. I haven't given a try to designing a logo as of yet and more involved in retouching and web designing. I shall look in the link provided by you. thanks a lot for your reply. Really appreciate it.
Yes, great article (and follow-ups) ... when we design logos at www.BranditLogos.com, we're often faced with the question of where can we connect 'intentionally bold' (getting people's attention in our cluttered world), 'unique' and 'timeless' ... it's important to have all three I think to maintain people's attention and build a strong, lasting brand.


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David Phillips
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Tuesday, July 09, 2013 3:21 AM
Rural Americans can agree on a couple things: That the rural way of life is worth fighting for and that opinion definitely isn't shared by public officials at the national level.
Those are some of the findings from a poll for the Center for Rural Affairs of Lyons, Neb., that surveyed rural people in the Great Plains, Midwest and Southeast. It was conducted by a bipartisan team of Celinda Lake of Lake Research Partners and Ed Goeas of The Tarrance Group that looked at the role of federal policy in creating economic opportunity for rural people and the future for their communities.
The poll showed that nearly 90 percent believe the rural and small-town life is worth fighting for.
"But they sadly believe the rural way of life may be fading and they want to stop it, reverse it, and revitalize rural America," said pollsters Lake and Goeas. "And they believe they are being ignored by politicians and government and blame them for the state of the rural economy."
Although there is agreement on some issues, there are many mixed opinions in the poll.
For example, the poll found divided views about the role of government with anti-government sentiment as well as populist views about the economy and big institutions.
Rural Americans surveyed split evenly on whether it's time for government to play a stronger role in strengthening rural communities and making the economy work for the average person in rural and small-town America; or whether "turning to big government to solve our problems will do more harm than good."
Lake pointed out "on the one hand, the language around lower taxes, smaller government, and fewer regulations is one of the highest testing messages. On the other, they support policies that call for more job training, increased infrastructure investments, more technology, and better preschool - all requiring a role for government in making things better."
Goeas said, "It is too simplistic to believe rural America is anti-government and that there is nothing for progressives to say, nor is it possible to say that rural America wants bigger government and more spending. They want tax breaks but they also support increased loans and grants to help people gain skills and open small businesses. They want more efficient and effective government and view much of public policy as a fairness issue in which rural America has not received fair treatment."
As for the more populist views, three-fourths agree that America's future is weakened by a widening gap between the rich and families struggling to make ends meet. The same percentage agree that too much of federal farm subsidies go to the largest farms, hurting smaller family farms. The poll shows rural Americans also distrust other big institutions.
Other findings:
Over half said that "owning my own business or farm is a big part of the American dream for me" and most agreed with helping small business through less government (cutting taxes, spending and regulation) and strengthened government (loans, tax credits, training and antitrust enforcement).
Three-fourths support tax credits and investment in new transmission lines for development of wind, solar and other renewable electric generation in rural areas.
Eight in 10 support grants and loans to revitalize small towns through upgrades to water and sewer systems and investments in roads and bridges.
Six in 10 say government has some or a lot of responsibility to help the working poor advance economically (versus a little or none). Eight in 10 support job training to improve earnings, Medicaid for health coverage and helping the working poor afford necessities through payroll tax refunds like the Earned Income Tax Credit. Eighty-five percent favor preschool programs to prepare lower-income children to succeed in school.
An interesting side note to the poll is that comparisons with the views of urban residents showed rural people have the same worries about making ends meet and the cost of healthcare as do their counterparts in the cities. Also, rural residents readily acknowledge that the definition of rural has changed as it is no longer about farming and ranching since just one in 10 rural residents directly rely on agriculture or farming for their livelihood. The rural economy is much more diverse than conventional wisdom would suggest.
The poll shows rural Americans are frustrated that the economy has grown stagnant, feel they have too little control over their own economic situation and feel worse off now than four years ago.
An unexpected finding is that rural residents have optimism as more than half feel they will be better off in the next four years. This is particularly true among younger residents.
Center for Rural Affairs executive director Chuck Hassebrook said the optimism of the upcoming generation reflects the new entrepreneurial opportunities in rural America and growing appreciation for the rural way of life. "They get it," said Hassebrook, "and that gives them the capacity to lead their communities to a better future."
Perhaps the key question is what about the rural way of life is worth fighting for - or maybe even what makes the rural way of life different?
In some ways, the rural way of life is more a mindset or attitude - a belief that an individual can make a difference - than an actual condition. After all, the biggest irony in the poll shows that rural Americans think achieving the American dream is more viable in rural America than it is in the cities or larger towns, even though rural residents also say the rules favor the wealthy few and those living in large cities.
Another important quality in the rural way of life - and this is a real condition - would be scale as the smaller populations highlight the importance of each individual as well as community as a whole. That human scale is why so many people in rural areas volunteer, support local institutions and look out for each other.
The rural economy is more complex than our social lives, but that attitude and human scale also play a part in our mixed messages.
Our small scale of life shows the consequences of foolish centralized policies - the folly of looking for all the answers from the federal government, even if it promises to come in and fix things for us.
At the same time, we've seen the limits of what one person can do in a global economy that has become so complicated over the years.
So, yes, we don't want to end up in a position where we have to rely on the government for our wellbeing since we have a self-reliant tradition. We just want public policy to play fair and provide enough assistance so the little guys in the little towns can show their entrepreneurial and resourceful spirit to get us moving forward again.
The American dream is something we can achieve, not something given to us, but all of us need some help along the way.
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As noted earlier this weekend, Kurt Angle was reportedly released from the rehabilitation facility where he was staying since checking himself in following yet another DUI arrest.
In the report, it was mentioned that Angle was included in the advertisements for an upcoming Team 3D Wrestling Academy event. Angle's current wife, Giovanna Angle, took offense to these reports, for whatever reason, and tweeted the following on her official Twitter account:
"My husband is NOT going to the Team 3D Academy event! It has been canceled. You dirt sheets need to stop yapping about untrue stuff, jerks"
It should be noted that this particular website didn't "yap" about anything, rather, merely reported that Angle was included in official advertisements for the event.
Taking the high road are we tnawrestlingnews, don't get lost, i'm pretty sure you have never been up here before
tomorrow: "update on Kurt Angle's wife lashing out"
"this is what Kurt Angle's wife said yesterday: ___. More when we have it."
Sending loves.
I want to say something completely off-topic because I'm super happy and Kurt should be happy too because Wrestling is being voted back onto the program for the 2020 Olympic
they picked wrestling over baseball… thats a travesty.
Do you guys really need to defend yourselfs in this case?
Shut Up, Giovanna! You're driving Kurt to drink!
Italian wife? I'd been drinking too
it says "pulled from" then she says event was cancelled, which is it?
Well the thing is you can't really tell, from all research there is still currently an event planned. The thing is Kurt may have canceled on them because of the whole rehab situation.
I doubt this site is even on her radar. No worry about "yap"ing guys.
all news reporters are the same. they wont leave goldberg alone. LEAVE BILL ALONE!!
It's ok Bill just spears them all it's ok.
The fifty thousand dollar question: Does twitter make people crazy, or do crazy people make twitter?
does anyone else absolutely hate twitter
I've never even started an account. Isn't facebook enough stupidity for one human race?
Maybe her account was hacked…
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At roughly the same time CNN's Candy Crowley was asking her guests if it matters that President Obama is appointing exclusively white men to fill vacancies in his cabinet, NBC's Andrea Mitchell was saying it clearly does.
Appearing on Sunday's Meet the Press, Mitchell said that women that she's talked to on Obama's staff "are not happy" about this (video follows with transcript and commentary):
ANDREA MITCHELL: Let me just say that was a White House photo. That picture was taken by the president's photographer, and that indicated who was around him when he was dealing with the fiscal cliff negotiations. That's what that picture represented. At the highest levels of the White House and in the cabinet you have men and they are white men. Now, the numbers, we can play the numbers game, but as another Democratic president said during a transition in 1992, "You bean counters, you women's groups who are, you know, counting heads, I'm going to fill these jobs." But they were at lower levels.
The fact is that men help elect the president. Women voted for the president in the greatest numbers, but the men on his team were the predominant people. You have two women who are the White House deputy chiefs of staff - Nancy-Ann DeParle is leaving this week – but two women, and neither of them are being mentioned in any of these trial balloons to replace Jack Lew.
And that's why women, including the women in the White House, I've got to tell you, I wrote a story about this this week, and I did not get one complaint. I get lots of complaints from the White House about things that I say and do. And, you know, sometimes it's correct, sometimes I have to correct something, but not one person, and I have talked to several people inside the White House, women, and they said, "No, we didn't have any problem with what you wrote about this week." The women are not happy.
Bold statement from Mitchell.
The question is whether others in the media will join in this criticism, or if Obama will continue to get a pass on this.
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A MAN was airlifted to hospital after a bull attacked him at Sedgemoor Livestock Market, off junction 24.
The air ambulance was called in by emergency services at around 3.30pm on Wednesday where he was flown to Frenchay Hospital with a broken leg.
The man, who was a staff member of the livestock market, was attacked by the bull when he stood too close to it and it knocked him down unexpectedly.
Robert Venner, managing partner of Sedgemoor Livestock Market, said: "It's an unfortunate incident and a very rare event. We don't want our staff being injured and we take every precaution we can.
"We take health a safety very seriously. It's just livestock are livestock and we have to be very careful."
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May 27, 2003
The Honorable James
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Re: Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Rules of Practice for Trademark Related Filings Under the Madrid Protocol Implementation Act, 68 Fed. Reg. 15119 (March 28, 2003)
Dear Director Rogan:
Intellectual Property Owners Association (IPO) appreciates this opportunity to comment on the rules for implementation of the Madrid Protocol. Comments on specific proposals in Part 2 rules and Part 7 rules are provided below, followed by a few additional comments.
Rule 2.47 Supplemental Register. The proposed policy of not making the Supplemental Register available to incoming Madrid applications does not seem to comport with the "same examination" standard. Section 44 applicants can amend to the Supplemental Register without demonstrating use, but Madrid applicants cannot. Most countries have abandoned two-part registers, but if the Supplemental Register option is available, then all applicants should be equally eligible.
Rule 2.66 Revival of abandoned applications. We believe the proposed two-month rule is too strict, particularly in situations where a notice of abandonment is not received promptly. IPO proposes that the "within two months of actual knowledge" standard of current Rule 2.66(a)(2) be retained, but IPO does not object to the new six-month due diligence standard of Rule 2.146.
Rule 2.101 Filing an opposition; Rule 2.111 Filing petition for cancellation. The Office should not automatically refuse to accept a timely electronically-filed opposition or cancellation when the required fees for each opposer or petitioner and each class are not paid upfront. Such a rule is not necessary to satisfy requirements under the legislation. An opposer or petitioner should be notified of the fee deficiency and provided a reasonable time period to rectify the matter.
Rule 2.102 Extension of time for filing an opposition. The limit of 120 days beyond the date of publication for extensions seems unnecessarily short, given that the Office has seven months from the beginning of the opposition period to notify WIPO of the grounds for refusal. Also, we do not believe the 120-day limit should apply to all oppositions. Since, under Rule 2.107, an opposer can amend its pleading if it is not opposing a Madrid application, we suggest having a different extension practice for Madrid applications. IPO proposes a 180-day limit that would apply only to Madrid applications.
Rule 7.11 Requirements for international applications originating from the United States. We believe there should be a means to reconcile discrepancies in the address of record and the current address. The same is true for the applicant name. IPO believes that applicants should be able to quickly correct any name or address discrepancies without jeopardizing timely certification of the international application and possible loss of Paris Convention priority claims.
Rule 7.13 Certification of international application. If an outgoing Madrid application does not contain all of elements of Rule 7.11, IPO believes the applicant should have some means of quickly and easily curing any defect.
Rule 7.14 Correcting irregularities in international applications. IPO believes the Office, after having certified the application, should, if requested, assist the international applicant in resolving classification or identification issues raised by WIPO.
The procedure for Madrid applicants to respond to Office actions would be streamlined if the Madrid applicant had the option of designating a U.S. representative at the time of filing its request for an extension of protection to the U.S. who would be notified in the event of a refusal. Significant time could be saved if communications did not have to go from the USPTO to WIPO to the applicant or its home country representative and then to the U.S. representative.
It would be useful for the USPTO to adopt a procedure permitting a U.S. applicant who submits an international application to the Office the option of including both a USPTO deposit account number (for USPTO-dollar fees) and a WIPO deposit account number (for WIPO Swiss franc fees). This would facilitate the payment of all fees and avoid problems resulting from currency conversions and any other unintentional underpayments.
The relationship of proposed Rule 2.17 and Rule 10.14(b) appears to need clarification. Proposed rule 7.36 contains outdated time and grace periods for Section 8, but IPO understands that the Office will make a correction before any Section 8 filings become due.
IPO looks forward to issuance of the final rules. We believe the Madrid Protocol will be an important benefit for members of our association.
John K. Williamson


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Oh no Peter Crouch! His own goal meant Manchester City beat Tottenham 1-0 - and qualified for the Champions League for the first time.
Crouch accidentally knocked James Milner's cross past keeper Carlo Cudicini in the first half.
Tottenham fell down the table into sixth place after the Eastlands match.
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Simon Cowell is quitting his job as a judge on American Idol so he can launch the X Factor in America.
The top TV talent show judge said the ninth series of American Idol would be his last, even though he's been offered loads of money to stick with the show.
"I wanted to do something different," he said. "I wanted a new challenge."
America's version of the X Factor is due to hit screens in 2011, but Simon said he hoped it would keep its British "craziness" and "unpredictability".
"I wouldn't gloss it up for the American market," he said. "I would never do that."
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On a June 10 news talk show, Kevin Maher, the former U.S. Consul General Okinawa and chief of the Japan Desk at the U.S. State Department, said the suggestion by the Chinese People's Liberation Army deputy chief of staff that the Senkaku Islands issue be shelved for now is like a thief proposing a condition.
Meanwhile, Maher's current successor in Okinawa, Alfred R. Magleby, gave a lecture at the Okinawa Economists Club, in which he said that Okinawa shoulders too much of a burden in hosting U.S. military bases and that mutual efforts are needed to reduce this burden. That sounds great.
But consider: Almost all of the U.S. bases in Okinawa — Kadena Air Base and Futenma Air Station naturally included — sit on private lands that were requisitioned by U.S. forces in blatant violation of international law. Article 46 of the Convention Respecting the Laws and Customs of War on Land stipulates: "Family honor and rights, the lives of persons, and private property, as well as religious convictions and practice, must be respected. Private property cannot be confiscated."
So, under this convention, the lands in question (involving about 38,000 landholders) are stolen goods. Therefore, to suggest that mutual efforts are needed to resolve the Futenma relocation issue is tantamount to a robber's offering conditions.
From our perspective, Magleby's suggestion looks like our throwing good money after bad. How brazen-faced Washington is about its demand for a replacement for Futenma!
The opinions expressed in this letter to the editor are the writer's own and do not necessarily reflect the policies of The Japan Times.


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Nilotinib in PH+, BCR-, ABL+ CML Patients (CML0811)
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The Darkness at the End of the Tunnel
A compilation of poetry
About the Book
This 1st compilation is an expression of my struggle to understand human emotions and mannerisms, having finally been diagnosed with Aspergers Syndrome at the age of 40
About the Creator
In 1971 at St. Boniface General Hospital in Winnipeg Manitoba, William A K Nikolaus was born of English/German ancestry, my parents were proud and determined to have a child. Thus, I came forth unto the world. Limited success and abundant failures led me to adopt the online name "Fates Bastard" sometime in the 90's and my belief in Fate, as a constant in the universe, came to be. I shunned popular and conventional forms of religion and began an intensive and trying quest of self-discovery. My writing is an extension of that quest.
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Grandma's Sopapillas
Recipe by catalinacrawler
I got this recipe from my mom who in turn got it from my grandmother who was born and raised in Albuquerque, NM. Sopapillas definitely take a bit of practice but if my brother is right its "the love" that makes them puff!!
Top Review by Rainbow - Chef 5368
If you want it to puff more then you need to add more baking powder. Standard is 1 tsp per cup flour, and many do 1 heaping tsp per cup flour. You have less than 1 tsp per cup flour here,, so for 4 cups flour I suggest 4 tsp baking powder.
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Ingredients Nutrition
- 946.36 ml flour
- 9.85 ml salt
- 19.71 ml baking powder
- 44.37 ml sugar
- 36.97 ml shortening
- 236.59 ml milk
Directions See How It's Made
- In a large mixing bowl sift flour, measure out 4 cups and sift again -- add salt baking powder & sugar.
- Cut in shortening.
- Add milk, a little bit at a time, until you have a ncie dough ball -- the texture will be a bit crumbly.
- Cover dough ball with a wet paper towel and let stand for 1 hour.
- Preheat about an inch (more is better) of vegetable or corn oil in a skillet or high walled griddle to 375°F.
- Working in batches grab 1/2 cup of dough and roll out as thin as you can get it, about 1/16 of an inch.
- This should make roughly 3 sopapillas, smaller does work out better in this case ;).
- Using a pizza cutter or knife cut dough into rectangles (or squares or circles, go crazy people!) lol.
- Drop the dough into the hot oil one at a time and briefly submerge to help puff.
- This is also where the amount of oil is important -- there should be enough oil to allow the dough to puff up and still be submerged in oil.
- Consistency of oil temperature is also important. That's why its better to work in small batches.
- Tapping them against the side of the skillet can also help.
- Remember -- love your sopapillas -- its the love that makes them puff!
- This recipe should make approximately 20 sopapillas.


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Understanding Internal Control
Professional standards require an auditor to obtain an understanding of a client's business and industry, including its internal control. Unable to default to high control risk and perform only analytical and tests of balances procedures, an auditor is required to obtain the understanding, identify and evaluate risks of material misstatement due to error and fraud and link the risks to appropriate substantive procedures to prevent financial statements from being materially misstated. Understanding and documenting internal control is integral to this process, which is called the audit strategy.
Internal Control and Audit Strategies
Profitable audits require unique audit strategies. An audit strategy for audits that includes compliance with generally accepted auditing standards and that, at the same time, maximizes engagement profitability will normally include the following components:
• Making and responding to client acceptance and retention evaluations.
• Completing only core planning practice aids.
• Reading the client's general ledger account activity to provide low-cost substantive evidence and risk-assessment procedures.
• Preparing internal control flowcharts and memos that can be carried forward.
• Performing systems walk-procedures to reduce the assessed risk of material misstatement.
• Performing maximum analytical procedures during planning, engagement performance and engagement review to reduce detailed tests of balances.
• Performing only necessary tests of control and tests of balances procedures.
• Determining tolerable misstatement by financial statement classification to minimize auditing procedures.
• Making decisions not to sample to save time.
• Completing a planning document to facilitate planning meetings and the audit team leader's involvement.
At the heart of each engagement's audit strategy is the entity's system of internal control.
Assessing risks of material misstatement (RMM) for each financial statement classification requires an understanding of both key (at the entity-level and activity-level) controls and activity-level controls. The emphasis for assessing RMM is on the design and operation of key controls, for both large and small audits. If key controls are designed and operating, formally or informally, it is unlikely material errors or fraud can occur and go undetected. If key controls are not designed, or are designed and not operating, control deficiencies are likely. Depending on the likelihood and magnitude of the deficiencies, they may be significant deficiencies or material weaknesses, risks of material misstatements in other words.
An entity's system of internal control represents an opportunity for maximizing audit profits, for both large and small audit engagements. An auditor's understanding of an entity's internal control system, and its recognition as a key component of an audit strategy for each material financial statement classification, is a key to gathering the right amount of substantive evidence in the least amount of time.
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