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Two OnesProbability puzzles require you to weigh all the possibilities and pick the most likely outcome.
Which is more likely to happen?
1) Roll a fair die 4 times and get at least one 1;
2) Roll 2 fair dice 24 times and get at least one "double 1".
HintThey seem to be equal, but they aren't.
AnswerRolling a fair die once and failing to get a 1 has probability 5/6, and rolling 2 fair dice 6 times and failing to get a double 1 has probability (35^36)^6, which is slightly larger than 5/6.
Therefore, if you do each of the above 4 times and still fail to get a 1, the latter has a larger probability, therefore, the latter has a smaller succeeding probability than the former.
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BARDSTOWN - North Bullitt's Air Raid game on Friday at Nelson County turned into Bombs Away for the Cardinals as the long-time rivals of the Eagles stunned the green and gold 76-36.
This was one of the worst, as well as one of the most perplexing, losses for the Eagles in the 16 years under head coach Brett Newton. The 76 points the Eagles allowed was the most ever scored against the green and gold, tying the 76 points that Bullitt East tallied in a game in 1999.
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In our ongoing series about natural home remedies used by sponsored friends and their families, we look to India.
The winter season is from November to March in almost all Indian states. The days are cold with average temperature ranging from 50-64 degrees Fahrenheit (10-18 degrees Celsius), but it can drop down to below 32 degrees (0 degrees Celsius) in some higher ranges of northern India.
Here are three common Indian home remedies used during the winter and flu seasons.
Note: This blog post is provided purely for informational purposes to shed light on the lives of CFCA sponsored children and elderly. CFCA does not endorse these remedies or encourage readers to try them.
If you do decide to try a natural home remedy, please check with your doctor first. Certain home remedies, particularly herbal ones, can interact with prescription medications.
Stuffy noses, colds
This remedy reminded us of Vicks! A common vapor therapy used in India is to add a teaspoon of turmeric powder to a bowl of hot water. The patient's head is covered with a towel or blanket. The patient then inhales the vapor to get relief within 5-10 minutes.
Sore throats, coughing
A glass of warm milk with pepper or pepper powder is drunk before going to bed. Ginger tea is another common option.
Here's a recipe for ginger tea: Mix 1 cup milk, Ω cup water, 1 spoon of powdered tea leaves, 1 spoon of sugar, and 1 tablespoon of fresh ginger juice. Boil the tea, strain it, and drink.
Skin care
Skin can get dry and itchy during cold weather. People in India often apply plain butter or cream on the exposed skin and let it absorb for half an hour. Then they wash it off with warm water.
Another method is to apply coconut oil before a bath, using a scrub made of gram flour (cereal flour made from ground chickpeas) and a pinch of turmeric. It is said to improve the complexion, too!
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A total of 43 candidates are set to contest 10 council seats in district council elections in and around Keighley this month.
Nominations have now closed for people wanting to stand in the elections scheduled for May 22.
The full list of candidates standing was released by Bradford and Craven district councils last Friday.
The UK Independence Party is mounting its biggest challenge yet in those wards which cover Keighley district.
Candidates for this party are standing in all three Keighley town wards, as well as in the Worth Valley and in Bingley Rural.
There is also a UKIP candidate standing in Craven District Council's Glusburn Ward.
In addition to Labour, the Conservatives and the Liberal Democrats, two smaller parties are also looking to make an impact locally.
The Green party has candidates running in Keighley Central, Keighley West, Worth Valley, Craven and Bingley Rural.
Bradford MP George Galloway's Respect party is also represented, with its candidate Shazad Murtaza standing in Keighley East.
A number of the candidates will already be familiar to many people through their existing presence on town and parish councils.
Keighley deputy mayor and town councillor Judith Brooksbank is standing for the Liberal Democrats in Keighley East, and Keighley town councillors Peter Corkindale and Brian Morris are representing UKIP's cause in Keighley West and the Worth Valley respectively.
A recently elected Keighley town councillor, George Firth, is standing for UKIP in Keighley Central, while another Keighley town councillor, Pauline Rogan, is running for the Liberal Democrats in the same ward.
In Craven Ward, two seats will be contested on May 22, as a seat has been left vacant by the death of Councillor Michael Kelly in February of this year.
Among the candidates in this ward are David Mullen, Chris Atkinson and Catherine Coates who respectively chair Steeton-with-Eastburn Parish Council, Silsden Town Council, and Addingham Parish Council.
Other local hopefuls include 18-year-old Luke Maunsell - Labour's youngest election candidate to contest a Keighley district council seat - and Conservative candidate Allan Doherty, Keighley's former police chief.
Keighley Central Ward - Akbar Ali (Conservative), Rohman Ali (Green), George Michael Firth (UK Independence Party), Abid Hussain (Labour), Pauline Rogan (Liberal Democrat).
Keighley West Ward - Barbara Elizabeth Archer (Green), Ryan Thomas Andrew Brown (Conservative), Keith Dredge (Labour), Brian Morris (UK Independence Party), Jack Taylor (Liberal Democrat).
Keighley East Ward - Ian Bannister (UK Independence Party), Judith Brooksbank (Liberal Democrat), Allan Joseph Doherty (Conservative), Shazad Murtaza (Respect), Steve Pullen (Labour).
Worth Valley Ward - Peter Allan Gilchrist Corkindale (UK Independence Party), Mark Curtis (Labour), Celia Ruth Hickson (Green), Glen William Miller (Conservative), Alan Sykes (Liberal Democrat).
Craven Ward - Christopher Michael Atkinson (Independent), Val Carroll (Labour), Catherine Jane Coates (Independent), Kathryn Forrest (Green), Sam Harris (Liberal Democrat), Andrew Charles Mallinson (Conservative), Luke Edward Antony Joseph Maunsell (Labour), David Mullen (Independent), Michael Robert Thomas Powell (Liberal Democrat), Andrew Charles Rowley (Conservative).
Bingley Rural Ward - Michael Ellis (Conservative), Stephen Henry (UK Independence Party), Kay Kirkham (Liberal Democrat), Andrew Mccormick (Labour and Co-operative Party), Brian Newham (Green).
Aire Valley with Lothersdale Ward - Alan Frank Hickman (Labour), Patrick Thomas Mulligan (Conservative)
Glusburn Ward - Barrett Philip Melvin (Independent), Roger Harry Baxandall (UK Independence Party), Tanya Ilsa Graham (Conservative), Hazel Keirle (Labour).
Sutton-in-Craven Ward - Stephen Spencer Place (Independent), Vivien Thompson (Labour).


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The second week, I figured no way would Peyton Manning and the No.1 seed Broncos lose at home to the aging, shell-of-their-former-defense Ravens. Wrong.
In the AFC Championship, Tom Brady at home was a lock. He'd get a lead. His defense wouldn't make the boneheaded plays Denver's did. Bill Belichick would know how to coach under pressure. So long Ravens.
Wrong again, a hat trick of prophesy failure.
That's it. I'm all in on the Ravens over the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl XLVII. Make it Baltimore 20, San Francisco 17. Give Ray Lewis his going-away cry. As long as he goes away, it's a win-win.
I'm ignoring the 49ers' incredible defensive front line, despite the fact they seem built to throttle Ray Rice, harass Joe Flacco and force turnovers when turnovers can least be afforded. I'm ignoring Colin Kaepernick's meteoric rise as the latest face of the "new-era quarterback." (I have to be honest, we've had quite a run of superlatives about who's the new top gun, from Andrew Luck to Robert Griffin III to Russell Wilson and now to Kaepernick. No doubt, they'll be shuffled again next year.)
I'm ignoring Jim Harbaugh's genius as 49ers coach. There's a fine line between genius and insanity and Jim Harbaugh walks that tightrope. Who changes quarterbacks mid-season without a season-ending injury or an implosion full of interceptions and bad decisions? The list is one: Harbaugh. Kaepernick ignited the Niners. Last I looked, they were still on fire. I'm ignoring that.
The 49ers are favored to win, and that makes sense. On paper, they have a younger, deeper, stronger team.
You can't weigh emotion. You can't weigh inner drive. You can't weigh that mojo that teams seem to find (see the Giants and Packers of recent vintage) that allows them to elevate their game above the X's and O's and measurements of their skill.
Not even the introduction of "deer antler spray" into the sports lexicon can slow Lewis' drive to have that career finale moment. Obviously, the story about Lewis' unorthodox and perhaps against-the-rules use of deer antler spray to speed up the healing process was timed to break when the world was watching. Lewis denied it. Who expected anything else? And, to be honest, if Lewis and the Ravens win the Super Bowl, and it turns out Lewis used a banned substance, well, that would fit pretty well into everything else in sports that seemed one way but turned fraudulent later.
You can't measure the power of feeling slighted. Despite the fact Joe Flacco has won three playoff games, thrown zero picks and knocked out Luck, Manning and Brady in consecutive weeks, he's the "other quarterback" in the hype machine this week.
Flacco's motivation might also be heightened by the business-side reality that it's time for a new contract. Yes, they all play for the love of the game. But they also know that love can be especially lucrative if the timing is right. Wearing a figurative Super Bowl ring into negotiations can't hurt.
Throw much-maligned Ravens offensive coordinator Jim Caldwell into the mix, too. His last time in the Super Bowl, as coach of the Colts three years ago, circumstances, onside kicks and Tracy Porter conspired to ruin his moment. Caldwell is a good man, deserving of some big-stage redemption.
We've also spent the last two weeks hearing about Ravens coach John Harbaugh and his younger brother Jim and the historic significance of brothers meeting in the Super Bowl.
In what universe does little brother win the first time they square off on this type of stage? There's always a time of paying that one last due, isn't there? The 49ers are built to return quickly to this stage. The Ravens seem more in the realm of last hurrah. Sports narratives favor the last hurrah.
Go look at all the X's and O's and matchups and tales of the tape. San Francisco has the edge on paper over Baltimore. So did the Broncos and the Patriots. I'm through underestimating the Ravens.
So the game is finally upon us and I have only two guaranteed predictions:
*Lewis will cry, win or lose.
*Afterward, the outcome will seem so obvious we'll wonder why we didn't see it coming.


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Kotobukiya's new line of Tekken Tag Tournament 2 bishoujo statues continues. Next up after Christie Monteiro (read our review HERE) and Alisa Bosconovich is the Japanese fighter who first fought in the fifth tournament, Asuka Kazama. A firm believer in the power of justice, the beautiful combatant is presented here based on a new interpretation of the character by master Japanese illustrator Shunya Yamashita.
Standing 9 ½ inches tall (1/7 scale) on a special display base, Asuka was sculpted by Busujimax (Takaboku Busujima), the same artist who crafted Alisa and Christie before her. Look for her in September 2012.


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Get an overview of this hotelBeaux Arts hotel with casino and free breakfast
Popular property highlights
Situated in Bogota, this hotel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from UniCentro and within 3 mi (5 km) of Usaquén Flea Market and World Trade Center. Hacienda Santa Barbara Mall and Virrey Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).
Hotel Features
This hotel features a casino, a restaurant, and a fitness center. Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a bar/lounge, a conference center, and spa services.
Room Amenities
All 126 soundproofed rooms provide free WiFi, free wired Internet, and 24-hour room service. For a bit of entertainment, guests will find LCD TVs with digital channels, and other amenities include minibars and premium bedding.
Guest Highlights
- Prime spot for shopping
- Good location
- Breakfast
- Helpful staff
- Clean guestrooms
Sonesta Hotel Bogota
Hotel Amenities
Hotel Amenities
The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. A computer station is located on site and wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary.
This 4-star property offers access to a business center and meeting rooms. This Beaux Arts hotel also offers a casino, a fitness center, and spa services. For a surcharge, a roundtrip airport shuttle (available on request) is offered to guests. Onsite self parking is complimentary.
- 24-hour front desk
- Free breakfast
- Airport transportation (surcharge)
- Total number of rooms - 126
- Number of floors - 6
- Bar/lounge
- Business center
- Casino
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Concierge services
- Conference space
- Elevator/lift
- Fireplace in lobby
- Fitness facilities
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Hair salon
- Computer station
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Free WiFi
- Free wired Internet
- Laundry facilities
- Meeting rooms 10
- Multilingual staff
- Porter/bellhop
- Luggage storage
- Restaurant
- Conference center
- Year Built 2011
- Free self parking
- Shopping on site
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Spa services on site
- Television in common areas
- Wedding services
Family Friendly Amenities
- Family Hotel
- Free Wi-Fi
- Soundproofed rooms
- Laundry facilities
- Cribs/infant beds (complimentary)
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired Internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Free wired Internet
Free self parking
Room Amenities
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
- Digital TV service
- Free WiFi
- Free toiletries
- Daily housekeeping
- Premium TV channels
- Premium bedding
- Soundproofed rooms
- Air conditioning
- Free newspaper
- Phone
- Free bottled water
- Minibar
- Coffee/tea maker
- Hair dryer
- Rainfall showerhead
- Desk
- Iron/ironing board
- In-room safe
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Free wired Internet
- Room service (24 hours)
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
Where to Eat
A complimentary hot/cold buffet breakfast is served each morning between 6 AM and 10 AM.
Cooks Colombo Peruano - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Open 24 hours.
Beers Pub - Onsite lobby lounge.
24-hour room service is available.
Nearby Things to Do
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Bicycle rentals nearby
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.
- In-room accessibility
- Accessible bathroom
- Roll-in shower
Hotel Policies
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Minimum check-in age is 18
Check-in time ends at midnight
Special check-in instructions:
Check-out time is 1 PM
Payment types
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 10 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding. Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
- Rollaway/extra beds are available for COP 70000.0 per stay.
- Free cribs (infant beds)!
- No pets or service animals allowed
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
- The national sales tax (19%) is charged upon check-out to citizens of Colombia regardless of length of stay and to foreigners staying 60 consecutive days or more. Foreigners on a tourist visa are exempt from this tax. Furthermore, the tax may apply per room when the room is shared by a taxable and a nontaxable guest.
Optional extras
- Airport shuttle fee: COP 100000 per vehicle (roundtrip)
- Rollaway bed fee: COP 70000.0 per stay
Hotel Name
- Sonesta Bogota
- Sonesta Hotel Bogota
We should mention
If you are traveling with a child your property may require you to present the following documents: Parents traveling into Colombia with a child under 18 may be required to present the child's birth certificate and photo ID (passport for foreign visitors) upon check-in. If a relative or legal guardian is traveling into Colombia with the child, that relative or legal guardian may be required to present a notarized consent of travel signed by both parents and a copy of both parents' ID. If only one parent is traveling into Colombia with the child, that parent may be required to present a notarized consent of travel signed by the other parent. Visitors who plan to travel with children should consult with a Colombian consulate office prior to travel for further guidance. This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Up to 2 children 10 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding. Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast. Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms. The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation. No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.


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CHICAGO ( TheStreet) -- MeetAdvisors was founded after Adam Fridman attended a networking event where he spotted an expert -- an intellectual property lawyer -- go unapproached and unused, despite charging $400 an hour to be on hand to dispense advice. It was all the inspiration Fridman needed to found and become CEO of MeetAdvisors -- an online, less intimidating version of networking and advice seeking that plans to soon marry the digital and real worlds with live networking events. MeetAdvisors competitors include LinkedIn ( LNKD) and OneLeap. But LinkedIn charges to connect you with a person you do not know, and it's not advisable to start a relationship by asking for advice; OneLeap hosts high-profile advisers and requires you to pay a fee that goes to a charity of choice for 10 minutes of access. It's not for everyday Joes, and especially not for entrepreneurs without a buck to spare. MeetAdvisors, though, offers entrepreneurs an easy way to solicit professional advice from their homes or offices whenever the need arises. I had a chance to interview Fridman about it: What is MeetAdvisors? Fridman: MeetAdvisors is a start-up. The goal is to give entrepreneurs a way to get their questions answered by experts. The site is available online 24/7 with reviews. Let's say you have an intellectual property question. Go to MeetAdvisors and find an expert. Advisors are registered and profiles appear like LinkedIn. Each adviser is confirmed to be a real person. The company also confirms their LinkedIn and social media. Lawyers should have a line of individuals waiting for their service, but they often don't know how to reach them. That struck me as terribly inefficient. In addition, an entrepreneur has a limited budget. This is a platform where the adviser's main mission is to give free advice, rather than asking for it. What is the format? How does MeetAdvisors operate? Fridman: Advisers are listed on the site and you can pick your criteria, location and
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Last Updated on 1 Dec. 2010, Company: Tools4ever
AdminMagic is a remote desktop control utility, featuring virtually real-time screen updating thanks to its improved screen engine. Thanks to its remote deployment and remote authentication, you don't have to visit each computer even if it is outside your trusted domain security. To minimize configuration and installation effort, AdminMagic has a wizard to ensure proper deployment and configuration.


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No matter what machinations may be hiding in the background, the message shines through in the new song from Lady Gaga
RAFAEL MCDONNELL | Special Contributor
Last Friday, Feb. 11, as I drove into work, I listened to Lady Gaga's "Born this Way" on the music player built into my cell phone. I mention that because I've never been the most technically-proficient person. In fact, among my friends and family, I'm known as a "late adopter" of technology.
Yet, I daresay that I likely wasn't the only person to listen to the song that way, that day.
You couldn't go anywhere last weekend without bumping into "Born This Way." From restaurants, clubs and shops to radio, TV and the Grammy Awards, the song was everywhere. According to Billboard magazine, "Born This Way" was downloaded nearly 450,000 times between that Friday and Sunday, Feb. 13 — setting a record for a female artist.
The song also debuted at number one on the "Billboard Hot 100" this week. Only 19 songs have done that since 1958, including those by Elton John, Michael Jackson, Mariah Carey and Aerosmith.
But before this column turns into a Casey Kasem imitation, let me say I'm mentioning these statistics for a reason.
It's not important if "Born This Way" sounds like a song Madonna released in the late 1980s. It doesn't matter if you're a fan of Lady Gaga or not. It also doesn't matter why she recorded the song — whether it is a paean to her LGBT fans or merely a cynical marketing ploy to sell a product.
The rapid pervasiveness of "Born This Way," much as the "It Gets Better" videos did last fall, has the potential to spread discussions of LGBT issues far from Oak Lawn, Greenwich Village or West Hollywood. It transcends borders of geography, race, class, social status and history. How could it not, with lyrics like "No matter gay, straight, or bi/ Lesbian, transgendered life/ I'm on the right track, baby/ I was born to survive"?
Think of it for a moment. A kid in rural America, miles away from a traditional LGBT community, might be questioning her sexual orientation or gender identity. That kid may not have an understanding family or easy access to supportive resources. But if she has an Internet connection, or a digital music player, or even (gasp!) a CD player or radio, she will hear a message affirming her individuality played either on demand or seemingly every 90 minutes.
Saying the specific words of support and affirmation towards the LGBT community are what matters. Who cares if Lady Gaga emerged from an egg while doing it?
Let's look at it from another perspective.
The field of semiotics is the study of communication through signs and symbols. Those who study semiotics believe that all cultural phenomena can be studied as a form of communication. Since bursting onto the musical scene, Lady Gaga is undoubtedly a cultural phenomenon. But, what's the message being sent, and what's being received?
To me, the message is a simple one.
From her concerts to her activism supporting the repeal of "don't ask, don't tell," Lady Gaga has reiterated a clear and consistent message of support for the LGBT community, whether she's wearing a meat dress or a bra shooting sparks.
With the debut of "Born This Way," she has cranked that message to maximum volume via multi-channel distribution. Its permeative nature will undoubtedly shape conversations from Dallas to Dime Box and beyond, and it has the potential to open minds and change hearts. If it does that, it's a success.
Yes, there have been other songs offering support and understanding to the LGBT community. For example, I remember hearing Erasure's "Hideaway" in the late 1980s. But at the time, that song was never released as a single and it never garnered much radio airplay.
Other pop songs, from "Over the Rainbow" to "I Will Survive" to "It's Raining Men" have been adopted as anthems for the LGBT community — even though they weren't directly written for us.
Add to that the technological changes that allow stories, music and art to go viral. The phone on which I listened to "Born This Way" can also play the YouTube video of the Grammy Awards performance, and upload comments and links to Facebook and Twitter. All of this serves to amplify the message behind the music.
That's what makes "Born This Way" different. Lady Gaga is in your face with a specific message that all people — not just the LGBT community — should, as the song says, "rejoice and love yourself today," and it's being communicated on an unfathomable scale.
It also doesn't hurt that it has a good beat and you can dance to it.
Rafael McDonnell is strategic communications and programs manager at Resource Center Dallas. E-mail him at email@example.com.
This article appeared in the Dallas Voice print edition Feb. 18, 2011.


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The past week saw quite a few developments in the mobile sector. Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) launched the 128GB version of the fourth-generation iPad in a bid to defend its margins and position the iPad as a computer replacement as well. Nokia's (NYSE:NOK) stock dropped below the $4 psychological mark for the first time since the Q4 earnings boost as rumors about the Indian tax issue took a toll on investors' sentiment. Meanwhile, BlackBerry's shares (NASDAQ:BBRY) jumped over 30% during the past week as the company issued a positive note Wednesday regarding initial sales of BB10 handsets in Canada and U.K.
With its sights firmly set on Microsoft and the huge PC market, Apple added another important update to its growing family of iPads. The iDevice maker recently launched a 128 GB update to its Retina display-toting fourth-generation iPad, doubling the storage capacity of its earlier highest-end tablet for an additional $100 in price. The premium device is not just Apple's way of protecting margins and ASPs in the wake of the iPad mini's increasing sales mix. What we are also seeing here is a bigger market share play going on as tablets eat away into PC shipments.
- iPhone 8 Could Be More Lucrative For Apple Than The iPhone X
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- How Apple Is Trying To Bolster Margins With Its New iPhones
- Key Factors For Investors To Watch As Apple Unveils iPhone X
- How The iPhone 8 Could Impact Apple's Stock Price
- Apple's Services Business Is Growing Like The 'FANG' Stocks, Should It Be Valued Like One?
That Apple is looking to upstage the PC giant becomes evident when we consider that Microsoft is launching its own tablet PC, the Surface Pro, in a couple of days. By launching an iPad with the same storage option as the Surface Pro, Apple is effectively positioning the high-end iPad as a computer replacement. In fact, the opportunity that lies in the nascent tablet market is so immense that Apple doesn't mind cannibalizing its own computer line, the Mac. At $799, the 128GB iPad is just $200 cheaper than the entry-level MacBook Air. The iPad mini's launch late last year showed that Apple wasn't going to shy away from providing users options and defending its early market share lead. The 128GB option cements that opinion further. (see Apple Takes On Microsoft With 128GB iPad As Tablets Munch On PC Sales)
In the latest boost to BlackBerry's stock, CEO Thorsten Heins said that the new BB10 smartphones are off to a flying start in its home country, Canada. In an enthusiastic statement issued Wednesday, the company said that the new BB10-based Z10 smartphones had the best ever first day launch for a BlackBerry phone in Canada. [1] Specifically, sales were "more than 50 per cent better than any other launch day" for BlackBerry in the country. Demand for the new smartphones in the U.K. was also strong, with the company reporting its first week sales to be close to three times better than its previous record in the country.
The strong launch day demand is a good sign of the huge pent-up demand that has built up ahead of BB10's delayed launch, and that loyal BB users have stuck to the company despite the delays. BlackBerry's shares surged up by 6% on the announcement and are already up over 30% this month. However, the company refused to divulge details about the actual sales numbers or any context as to how big its previous sales record was.
Considering that BlackBerry's smartphone market share has been on the wane for quite some time and that the smartphone market has more than doubled in size over the last two years, it is hard to put any kind of context around the announcement. Moreover, these are still early days and BlackBerry will need to ensure that the demand doesn't fizzle out post the initial euphoria in order to stage a turnaround in its smartphone business – something that could prove exceedingly tough in a smartphone market largely dominated by the iOS and Android.
Nokia's (NYSE:NOK) shares have had a roller coaster ride over the past few weeks, rising to a high of over $4.70 on expectations of a strong Q4 before a series of negative developments pulled the stock down below the psychological $4 mark last week. While the initial sell-off was triggered by an unexpected dividend cut and a cautious next quarter outlook, most of the recent nervousness seems to be on account of unsubstantiated rumors coming out of India regarding a tax-evasion case filed by the IT department there. Quoting a "secret source," Economic Times, an Indian daily, claimed that Nokia would have to pay about $2.45 billion in IT charges before March 31, of which over $550 million are for tax violations and the rest ($1.9 billion) for transfer pricing issues. (see Nokia Fall Exaggerated As Turnaround Continues At All Divisions)
While the sum quoted is a big figure and could shave almost 13% off our $5 price estimate for Nokia, it is important to take note of what has happened in a similar dispute between Vodafone and the Indian government. The carrier is accused of owing the Indian IT department over $2.2 billion in taxes with regards to its purchase of Hutchison Essar in 2007. Early last year, the Supreme Court ruled in Vodafone's favor and dismissed the government's case. However, the tax laws were then amended retrospectively to override the SC's ruling. Amid criticisms over the government's approach in this case, India seems to have now agreed to settlement talks with Vodafone. Nokia's case may not be exactly the same but the precedent shows that damage may not be immediate and, if any, could be limited.
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Post-9/11 immigration rules will mean big changes for yacht crews.
By Elizabeth Ginns — February 2003
In the post-9/11 world, immigration matters and concerns have taken on new meaning and are affecting most everyone in the United States, including many yacht owners and foreign crew. The Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) has been working to keep better track of who's crossing U.S. borders to make sure that our foreign visitors are legally authorized to be here. No surprise that existing immigration policies are under review, and although no major changes have been made yet, some proposed changes that will directly affect many crew members of foreign-flagged vessels are causing concern.
Word of these proposed changes has caused concern, and even panic, in the megayacht world. Dick Graves, executive vice president of the International Marina Institute in Fort Lauderdale, says the biggest problem is a lack of clear communication from INS officials. Without mentioning names, he says he has not received a return phone call from the INS official he contacted to discuss the immigration proposals. "How do captain and crew deal with this (inaccessibility of INS officials), when they need answers?" he asks. "They're afraid to death (of deportation), and the INS is striking terror into these people's hearts by not communicating with them on an easy-to-understand level."
I'm not a legal expert, but I am articulate, and I've had to re-read these proposals at least half a dozen times to even begin to understand them. So it's little wonder that many crew members, some of whom don't speak English as their native language, are finding it so difficult to understand these changes and proposals. And, it doesn't help when the people who can explain it are unresponsive.
Similarly, merchants in popular ports like Fort Lauderdale who depend on the business that the megayachts bring are also concerned. Roughly 900 megayachts enter South Florida annually, bringing in over half a million dollars in revenue. Many who benefit from this business fear that crews will opt instead to keep the yachts in places where immigration is less of a hassle, says Greg Mullen, publisher of Dockwalk, a crew newspaper.
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Northern Laikipia - Kenya
Loisaba Lodge - Loisaba House - Loisaba Cottage... Luxury Under the Kenyan Sky!
Loisaba Wilderness, consisting of the Loisaba Lodge, Loisaba House and Loisaba Cottage, stands at the centre of a 61,000 acre wilderness, which was originally owned by the late Count Carletto Ancilotto, who fell in love with it after visiting Kenya on safari in the early 1960s. The Wilderness accommodation, which was the Count's home, was built in the 1970s and, while considerably renovated, it remains very much as he planned it. Not only did the Count love the Loisaba wilderness, but it was also his aim to preserve it for future generations. Thus, he ran it as a cattle ranching operation, rearing the superb Boran cattle of Kenya, 1,700 of which still roam the plains today.
The Lodge stands high on the edge of a plateau with long views south towards the glittering spires of Mount Kenya. It was constructed from local stone, cedar and palm thatch; and features seven rooms each with cantilevered decks soaring off the edge of the natural escarpment. A thousand feet below, verdant water-hole acts as a potent draw for the abundant wildlife with which this unique wilderness teems.
The Lodge has been simply presented in the traditional style, much of the furniture having been crafted in the ranch's own workshops using acacia wood, which has been felled for us by the several hundred elephant, who also call Loisaba home.
Remote, romantic and evocative, the Lodge was chosen by Prince Bernhard and Princess Juliana of the Netherlands as the ideal place in which to celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary.
Kenya hotels and accommodation Amongst the wide range of Kenya hotels, some make the ideal Kenya safari destination. Choose a safari lodge, safari hotel, bush camp, luxury lodge, safari camp, tented camp or bush lodge. National park accommodation usually takes the form of a traditional safari lodge or tented camp, but numerous other options exist on the park boundaries. Luxury lodges and luxury camp options are also offered in the private wildlife conservancies.
Location The Loisaba Wilderness (150 sq km) is a privately managed, wildlife conservancy situated on the edge of the Laikipia Plateau, approximately 100 kms north of Mount Kenya. In size, the wilderness equates to that of the world-renowned Ngorongoro Crater in Tanzania; and, as such, is larger than many of Kenya's national parks.
Accommodation Accommodation at Loisaba Wilderness is luxurious and authentically African offering stays at Loisaba Lodge, Loisaba House and Loisaba Cottage.
Loisaba Lodge Each of the seven rooms has been individually designed so as to provide optimum panoramas from the timbered deck, where a double day bed is also provided.
Room service: the staff are on hand to provide whatsoever you may desire - just let them know. Drinking water: is provided in your room and all ice and hot drinks are made with purified water. Laundry: Please place your laundry in the laundry basket in the room. All our washing is done by hand and dried in the fresh air - so while we will try our utmost to return it within 24 hours, weather conditions may result in this being impossible. Should you wish to wash your own underwear, washing power is provided by the basin. Shoe shine: please place any shoes or boots that require polishing outside your room; preferably before 6pm. Hot water: we draw our water from a range of natural springs (it is very soft and requires less soap than usual). It is heated with sustainable wildwood (much of it felled by elephants) in the morning and the evening. Should you wish to have hot water at any other time, please let us know (allow 45 mins). Note: hot water may take some time to come through to your room, please let the taps 'run' for up to 5 minutes; this is due to the fact that the natural boilers are located far distant from the rooms. Electricity: is generator provided (220/240 volts). In the interests of conservation, our generator runs from 09.00 to 13.00 hrs and from 18.30 - 20.30 hrs. At other times power is supplied by inverters. A designated 'generator socket' is supplied in your bathroom; we regret, however, that generator power is insufficient to power a hair-dryer (should you require your hairdryer prior to 9am, please let us know in order that alternative arrangements can be made). Camera batteries can be charged at any time. Lighting: We suggest that you turn off your lights when leaving your room at night; not only does this minimize the incidence of moths and other flying interests, but it also conserves electricity in this wilderness area. A flashlight is provided: we suggest you carry it with you at night. The paths, however, are well-lit. Mini bar: A mini bar is available in your room and can be stocked with whatsoever you desire, please let us know what you would like. Telephone: there are certain places at Loisaba where cell phone reception is good - in others it is not. Please ask a member of staff to advise you. Local and international calls: can be made from the Lodge's office (at an additional charge). Computer: a computer is located within the lounge - usage is free. A wireless connection is also available for use with laptops.
Loisaba House A magnificent mansion built on the very edge of the escarpment, Loisaba House has been built using entirely local materials; and the architecture, furnishings and facilities of the house are absolutely breathtaking. The house sleeps four people and has staff, a dedicated vehicle, and a private, cliff-top swimming pool. Guests are also welcome to use all the facilities of the Lodge.
Loisaba Cottage A picturesque cottage, just half and hour's drive from the main Lodge, this charming cottage sleeps four people and has staff, a dedicated vehicle, and private swimming pool.
The 'Star Bed' Experience Loisaba is world-renowned for having originated the unique experience of spending a night beneath the star canopy on a 'Star Bed'. Star Beds are charismatic, hand built double beds, cloaked in mosquito netting, and raised on wooden platforms, which are located either overlooking the Kiboko Dam or beside the Ewaso N'giro River. Note: if you have not booked a Star Bed, we may be able to arrange this for you at no extra cost - providing that the beds are not already pre-booked.
The Star Bed Experience Getting there There are many ways in which the Star Bed experience can be tailored. Guests can, for instance arrive: on foot (having experienced a walking safari through the bush, led by our professional safari guides. They can also arrive on horse-back, by camel, by mountain bike or by quad bike.
Arrival at the Star Beds Arrival at the Star Beds - at whatever time suits you; followed by 'Sundowners' (in camp or in the bush, your choice), supper (cooked and served by your team of Samburu warriors), drinks by the campfire.
And so to bed... Right on the equator with no light pollution whatsoever, the Loisaba (Loisaba means 'Galaxy') star canopy is glorious indeed. The Star Bed is very comfortable (crisp linen, warm quilt, additional blankets, thick mosquito netting, hurricane lamps in WC and shower) and provided with torch and star maps. The shower and WC (flush) have hot water and towels and soap are provided. Early morning tea will be served by your warriors at a time to suit you.
The Star Bed Community Project The Star Bed Community Programme is a partnership forged with the local community, which allows them not only to benefit from the revenue derived from the Star Beds, but also to contribute towards the conservation effort and to learn such skills as; driving, cooking, waiting, housekeeping and mechanics. Additional activities (not included in the cost of your stay)
Dining and bars We pride ourselves on the quality of our cuisine. All our dishes are home-cooked and many of our salad items, fresh herbs, fruits and vegetables are grown in our own kitchen garden, using only organic methods. In the event that you have particular dietary choices or requirements, please let us know so that we can plan our menus to suit you. Soft drinks, juices, wines, beers, and spirits are provided as part of your stay at the Lodge. Please advise your room attendant as to any requirement. Fruit and snacks are also provided in your room, and in the Pool Bar.
Child-friendly Children: we would appreciate it if you would supervise children at all times around the lodge. Not only for their own safety (with respect to the pool and the unprotected balconies), but also in the interests of preserving the peace and tranquillity of your fellow guests. Babysitting: babysitters can be provided. Please let us know your requirements. Children's meals: children's meals can be provided early evening should this be required. Please let us know. Child-friendly pursuits: the wilderness abounds in child-friendly pursuits, ranging from camel riding to visiting our habituated 'orphan' animals. We can also organize 'child-friendly safaris', which take in visits to our beading workshops (where the children can make their own key rings), and our woodworking workshops (where they can make a traditional bow and arrow); as well as featuring some lion-tracking, and traditional bush skills. Alternatively, we can arrange visits to the local schools, or to the local village. Please consult your guide as to which pursuits would be best suited to your children.
Weddings and honeymoons at Loisaba Loisaba makes the ideal honeymoon location, and we will be delighted to tailor a uniquely romantic and evocative safari especially for you. Highlights could include, 'sundowners overlooking Kiboko dam' followed by a bush dinner a deux; followed by night beneath the stars on a 'Star Bed', a champagne breakfast, a camel safari, horse-riding at dawn or, perhaps, a balloon ride. The Lodge (and House and Cottage) can also be hired for a wedding, which can be tailored exactly to your needs. Should you wish it, we can also arrange for a guard of honour of Maasai warriors, a Maasai 'Blessing', and Maasai celebratory dancing and singing.
Wildlife highlights The Loisaba Wilderness provides a much-needed haven for 250 species of birds and 50 species of mammal, amongst which, elephant, buffalo, Grevy's zebra and greater kudu abound. It also promises sightings of those species that are only found in the north of Kenya, such as gerenuk. The wilderness is also rapidly gaining a reputation for big cats (a lion-tracking project has been instigated on the ranch); and the elusive wild dog, thought for many years to be extinct, is once again to be seen loping across Loisaba's plains.
What to see and do Your guides Each of our guests has a personal 'guide' who remains with them during their stay. All our guides are local Kenyans, and we hope that you will find that their breadth of knowledge; and commitment to ensuring your comfort and enjoyment is unrivalled. Please feel free to discuss your activity schedule with your guides, who will be pleased to offer advice as to optimum timings and scheduling. All our guides speak English, though this is not their first language. We therefore request that you make due allowance for their command of language; and for their occasionally exuberant sense of humour. We are committed to ensuring that your stay at Loisaba is as action-packed, or as peaceful as you desire. We can ensure that you experience as many of our activities as is possible during your stay; or, we can leave you in utter peace. The choice is yours; as is the timing of the activities you choose. Your guides and your hosts are on hand to offer advice and scheduling information. A 'Safari Schedule' is also provided so as to assist you in planning your safari.
Choose from: • Wilderness walks • Guided bird walks • The 'Game Drive' experience • Lion and hyena tracking • The 'Sundowner Experience' • Horse riding • Camel riding • Mountain bike riding • The river rafting safari • Traditional cattle rounds • Fishing • Tennis • Bocce ball and croquet • Village visits • Shop • Loisaba 'Quads for Classrooms' • See the wilderness by helicopter • Balloon safaris
The Loisaba Spa A small spa facility is provided within the grounds. It is manned by professionally trained beauticians and offers a broad range of treatments as listed below. The spa has been constructed in the traditional manner and features an open-air Jacuzzi.
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christopher::: wrote:There was so much static though, anyone know of a clearer version of that talk, or was it a problem with my download, should i try again?
Domo arigato!
christopher::: wrote:The only thing i disagree on is that the concept should be thrown out. I think it can be reconceptualized. This is done all the time in the social sciences, why not in Mahayana Buddhism?
christopher::: wrote:I dunno. I'd be interested in hearing the views of people like Ven. Huifeng, Shonin and Dan74 who have an appreciation of the strengths of both Mahayana & Theravadin wisdom.
retrofuturist wrote:
Fair enough. Anything I say should be taken with the caveat that I don't see any need for the Mahayanisation of the Dhammavinaya. I don't see the need for any Theravadisation of it either, but that's another story.
christopher::: wrote:Paul, i am not worried about the Dhammavinaya, at all, it's the implications of the issues raised here for Mahayana Buddhism that i'm much more concerned about...
retrofuturist wrote:
...Some would doubtless take exception to what I have said and call me intolerant or somesuch, so I want to make clear that what I say above isn't laced with hatred or animosity... it is necessary to be direct in order to speak clearly. It is so that you (and Aloka, who started this topic) can clearly understand the reasons why I think the term is sectarian, superfluous and is neither found in, nor corollary to the Pali Canon.
And just so you know I'm in good spirits about it, here's a group hug smilie!
bodom wrote:Could anyone translate this please?
"Sārira-dhātu (Pali), is the special bodily relics found amongst the bone remains after the cremation of Buddha and most Arahant. "
Dan74 wrote:My understanding is that whichever school of Buddhism one affiliates with, the important thing is to be clear about the practice and what immediately relates to it and of course to have sincere motivation - Right View and Right Intention.
The basics are anyway the same - dependent origination, virtue, discipline, concentration, mindfulness and insight. They appear in various guises but in my experience they are definitely there.
What I am trying to say is that philosophical speculation or matters relating to higher levels of attainment are best left alone, at least until they are relevant to practice.
I am not sure if what you are "weeding out" falls into this category, if not - my apologies for rambling.
PeterB wrote:tiltbillings wrote:meindzai wrote: Since a Buddha is self awakened, a Buddha can't be a person who is currently studying the teachings of the Buddha of the current period, so none of us can be Buddhas as long as we are studying the teachings of the Buddha!
None of us likely can be sammasambuddha, but buddha we can be.
An important, in fact I would vital, distinction.
Paññāsikhara wrote:TMingyur wrote:What strikes me in this thread is that it is implied that "buddha nature" is unanimously accepted in all schools of Mahayana and that if the term as such is accepted then there would be one meaning that is unanimously implied by all schools of Mahayana.
This is definitely not so. E.g. Madhyamaka does not hold the Tathāgatagarbha view and some schools of Madhyamaka explicitely reject all interpretations of "buddha nature" that imply something other than a mere non-affirming negation (i.e. emptiness).
Kind regards
Your key point here, if I understand, is not that the Madhyamaka (and others) reject "buddha nature", but reject a particular interpretation of "buddha nature".retrofuturist wrote:Greetings Without Colour,
To the best of my knowledge, neither of these terms (nor what they point to) are recognised in Theravada.
Paul's attempt at rejecting "buddha nature" in terms of a "buddha element" are only applicable to the affirming position vis this doctrine, but not with regards the Madhyamaka position. Simply reading the words "buddha-dhatu" and thinking that we now understand what all Mahayana schools mean by this is misrepresenting those schools. How can we then come to an understanding or answer the original question? Paul after all does state "what they point to", but unfortunately has not made the investigation to find out what they actually do refer to, and apparently doesn't even think that it is appropriate int his thread to find out!
Many Mahayana schools understand "tathagatagarbha" and "buddhadhatu" as synonyms for emptiness. This is almost always a strictly non-reified position, and in many cases extremely similar to Theravada positions on emptiness as not self. In fact, I may even go so far as to suggest that a majority of Indo-Tibetan schools read it in this way, and a fair portion of the east asian schools, too.
Thus, in this sense at least, although they may not use those exact words "tathagatagarbha" and / or "buddhadhatu", doctrinally there is a fair amount of commonality. As the second reliance states: Rely on the meaning, not on the words.
Paññāsikhara wrote:I was asked to make a comment or two here:
From another thread:
At the risk of sounding repetitive, from what we know, only some but definitely not all Mahayana traditions, and even then with very different meanings.
And for many non-Mahayana traditions, we don't know if they had such an idea or not, to be honest.
Oops, sorry, mistake. Poking around the Chattha Sangayana Tipitaka, I found this in the "other" texts:
(Nagare kapilavatthumhi sammādiṭṭhi bahujjano;
Tattha sārīrikaṃ thūpaṃ akāsi ratanāmayaṃ.
Nagare allake ramme buddhadhātu patiṭṭhiya;
Silāya muggavaṇṇāya thūpaṃ sadhātukaṃ akā.
Jano pāveyyaraṭṭhasmiṃ patiṭṭhiya sārīrikaṃ;
Silāya maṇivaṇṇāya pāveyyaṃ cetiyaṃ akā.
Tā dhātuyo ṭhapetvāna thero kassapasavhayo;
Rañño ajātasattussa adāsi dhātuyo tadā.
Gehe cūpakaraṇāni catusaṭṭhisatāni so;
Abbhantare ṭhapesi rājā sabbā tā buddhadhātuyo.
Karaṇḍāsīti saṃkiṇṇaṃ cetiyāsītilaṅkataṃ;
Gehe bahusamākiṇṇaṃ thūpārāmappamāṇakaṃ.
And also in the:
403. Katvāna agghiyaṃ tatthāti tasmiṃ cetiyapūjanaṭṭhāne tālapantīhi tālapāḷīhi cittitaṃ sobhitaṃ agghiyaṃ katvāna kāretvā ca sakaṃ cittaṃ attano cittaṃ pasādetvā cetiyaṃ pūjayuttamanti uttamaṃ buddhadhātunidhāpitaṃ cetiyaṃ pūjayinti sambandho.
So, actually, the Theravada literature does on a few very rare occasions, use the term "buddhadhātu".
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Wesker gets a new set of duds...
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The Video Game Masterpiece series brings the best characters from your favorite video games to life. Continuing the line based on the Capcom survival horror hit Resident Evil (Biohazard) 5, Hot Toys brings two more figures to life complete with authentic costumes and weaponry. This review covers the new version of franchise villain Albert Wesker in his classic S.T.A.R.S. uniform.
PACKAGING: Wesker comes boxed in the same basic Hot Toys figure packaging as Chris and the other releases in the series. The full-color box features a glossy, textured finish and has game artwork of the character on the front along with the RE5 logo. The back features photography of the figure, as well as a short bio, creative credits, and images of the other characters in the line. The flap in the front opens to reveal the figure encased in a plastic shell for protection. The accessories are packed in a separate shell that fits within the hollow in front of the figure when closed. The inside also features a landscape image from one of the many locales in the game.
SCULPT & ARTICULATION: As with the previous version of Wesker, Hot Toys chose to give the figure a basic TrueType body for versatility of movement, leaving off the rubber sculpted body covers that hinder posing on the Chris and Sheva figures. The body clocks in a around 36 points of articulation, allowing you to easily pull off some of the great Wesker trademark poses and fighting moves. The head sculpt, which perfectly captures Wesker's look from the games, is the same as the one included with the previous Midnight version. Also included once again is the fabulous light-up feature for his eyes. Activated by a tiny switch below his hairline on the back of his neck, the lights are extremely bright and reveal his virus-altered pupils when switched on.
COSTUME & ACCESSORIES: Wesker is dressed in a pretty straightforward outfit that replicates his uniform from the Versus and Mercenaries modes from Resident Evil 5. His basic duds consist of a navy blue shirt and white undershirt, black utility pants, molded boots, and a navy green tactical vest with various sewn-on pockets and pouches. He also features a side-mounted holster, a knife sheath that can be mounted on his back or belt and detailed straps, clips, and rivets.
The figure includes a great assortment of weapons and gear as well. His basic gear includes his signature black shades, a removable headset with radio, flashlight, two incendiary grenades, and his knife. His firearms include the Hydra shotgun with removable shells, an L. Hawk Magnum, and his Samurai Edge Handgun with removable clip and S.T.A.R.S. branding. He also includes three extra interchangeable hands and the standard Hot Toys display base with Biohazard 5 logo.
While the S.T.A.R.S. version of Wesker doesn't bring anything really new to the table in terms of weaponry or sculpt (this reviewer would have rather had a "transformed" Wesker), die-hard Resident Evil fans will want to get their hands on the classic version of the ultimate video game villain so they can create their favorite scenes from the original game. Hot Toys Video Game Masterpiece Biohazard 5 Albert Wesker S.T.A.R.S. version is available now from Hot Toys!
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As Hollywood focuses more energy at San Diego Comic-Con, the showroom floor gets more and more crowded. It's already filled to the brim as is but lately exhibitors have looked to the local hot spots outside the Con to grab the attention of attendees. For Sony Picture's upcoming release of THE GREEN HORNET there was a multitude of excitement throughout the convention beginning with the traveling swarms of the Hornettes: young, attractive females dressed in green outfits.
Usually at Comic-Con, babes are quite enough to gather plenty of attention but fans this year had the unique opportunity to enter the garage of Britt Reid (Green Hornet's alias), located at the Candy Factory behind Petco Park; a short walking distance from the convention.
Here at the garage, visitors could get up close and personal with The Black Beauty, the customized Chrysler Imperial seen in the movie. Within the garage, other classic cars could be seen while the new trailer played on repeat behind them (blue-prints of the Black Beauty could also be found if you looked for them).
Of course what location is complete without a nice selection of upcoming merchandise? T-Shirts, toys and collectibles, and the Green Hornet costume were on full display. Early guests were also treated with a Britt Reid's Garage t-shirt, exclusive to this years Comic-Con.
But that's not all! How would you like to take a ride around the block with two Hornettes in a Chrysler Imperial? That was being offered up as well, making this one of the more memorable and unique marketing tools at this year's Comic-Con.
Be sure to catch Sony Pictures release of THE GREEN HORNET in January 2011.
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Lance Armstrong's ride in Dublin continues to make news
I think the essence is very simple. You have a man, a bicycle, a public park and an open road. I would go and do that anyway. Cycling is a sport of the people, and as you've probably watched the tour, sometimes a little too close to the people.
he told the Irish Independent. 1200 people showed up to ride with him after he posted an invitation on Twitter.
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"The whole house is basically orange, yellow, turquoise, and white, with a tiny bit of pink here and there. The colors were inspired by that wild geometric pattern on the '60s-style dining room tabletop," says Berman.
The table is lacquered in Chemcraft's Plasticolor White. The yellow stripe is St. Elmo's Fire, the orange is Fresno, and the turquoise is Burbank Blue, all from Benjamin Moore. Crate & Barrel tableware.
Electric colors bring zest and zing to a 1960s-inspired beach house. The starting point was the dining room table: Berman based her palette on the orange, yellow, turquoise, and white tabletop. "In a summer home you have greater license to have fun, be irreverent. The 'surfer' part is a laid-back feeling. The 'chic' is taking all those elements and distilling them in a new way." Eames chairs by Herman Miller. Custom chandelier.
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I love the Tenori-on. If it were a bit cheaper I would surely have bought one by now. I went to the official coming out party in Berlin and saw first hand how far creative artists can take the Lite-Bright impersonator. André Michelle is a wonderful software developer who has a website which is calls a Laboratory. On his page he has physics and music demos that run inside a browser. Some of his creations are impressive and touch on the future of software interfaces. One of his toys the ToneMatrix is a pseudo Tenori-on albeit a simple one. It doesn't go deep as a real Tenori can but the basic grid pattern note fun part is there. You can find ToneMatrix on his Laboratory page and also as a tool inside HobNox's awesome Audiotool website (browser based techno studio). Another place you can now find ToneMatrix is on an iPhone rebranded as SoundMatrix (iTunes link). It's free so go make some zen bleeps.
Update: Twitter user @Candy Cane let me know there is another Tenori app for the iPhone called Melodica (iTunes link).
Related post: Thoughts and photos from the Tenori-on Berlin event.


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Dear Members,
The following are the passages from Pa.t.thaana Paa.li Chanting to support the
presentation by Tep. You can also hear the voice of the late Sayadaw DrNandamaalaabhiva.msa.
[Presented by Dr.Han Tun, MD @SariputtaDhamma/JTN/Mult]
6. Sahajaatapaccayo
http://patthana.blogspot.com/2008/03/07 ... ccayo.html
(i) cattaaro khandhaa aruupino a~n~nama~n~na.m sahajaatapaccayena paccayo.
(ii) cattaaro mahaabhuutaa a~n~nama~n~na.m sahajaatapaccayena paccayo.
(iii) okkantikkha.ne naamaruupa.m a~n~nama~n~na.m sahajaatapaccayena paccayo.
(iv) cittacetasikaa dhammaa cittasamu.t.thaanaana.m ruupaana.m
sahajaatapaccayena paccayo.
(v) mahaabhuutaa upaadaaruupaana.m sahajaatapaccayena paccayo.
(vi) ruupino dhammaa aruupina.m dhammaana.m ki~nci kaale sahajaatapaccayena
ki~nci kaale na sahajaatapaccayena paccayo.
6. Co-nascence Condition (Sahajaata Paccaya)
i. The four incorporeal (i.e. mental) aggregates are mutually related to one
another by co-nascence condition.
ii. The four great essentials (mahaabhuutas) are mutually related to one another
by co-nascenece condition.
iii. At the moment of conception, mentality (pa.tisandhi citta) and corporeality
(kammaja-ruupa) are mutually related to each other by co-nascence condition
iv. Consciousness and its concomitants are related to the mind produced
corporeality (cittaja-ruupa) by co-nascence condition.
v. The great essentials are related to their derived matter (upaadaa-ruupa) by
co-nascence condition.
vi. Material phenomena are sometimes related to immaterial (i.e. mental)
phenomena by co-nascence condition and are sometimes not related by co-nascence
Conascent Condition: Just like there is light as soon as the oil lamp was lit,
so are the six sahajaata conditions.
7. A~n~nama~n~napaccayo
http://patthana.blogspot.com/2008/03/08 ... ccayo.html
(i) cattaaro khandhaa aruupino a~n~nama~n~nama~n~napaccayena paccayo.
(ii) cattaaro mahaabhuutaa a~n~nama~n~naccayena paccayo.
(iii) okkantikkha.ne naamaruupa.m a~n~nama~n~napaccayena paccayo.
7. Mutuality Condition (A~n~nama~n~na Paccaya)
i. The four incorporeal (i.e. mental) aggregates are related to one another by
mutuality condition.
ii. The four great essentials are related to one another by mutuality condition.
iii. At the moment of conception, mentality (pa.tisandhi citta) and corporeality
(kammaja-ruupa) are related to each other by mutuality condition.
Mutuality Condition: Just like the three sticks support and depend on one
another to stay in the upright position, so are the three A~n~nama~n~na
Love Buddha's dhamma,


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Whodunit, FBI-Style
Catherine Coulter's 17th FBI novel, Bombshell, debuts at #3 on this week's Hardcover Fiction list. The author's first thriller, The Cove (1996), which has sold more than two million copies, introduced FBI husband-and-wife team Dillon Savich and Lacey Sherlock. In Coulter's latest outing, Savich recruits FBI special agent Griffin Hammersmith, last seen in Backfire (2012), to join his unit in Washington, D.C. Savich sees something special in Hammersmith—an almost preternatural instinct for tracking criminals.
While on his way to Washington, Hammersmith stops to visit an old friend and learns that his sister, Delsey, a student at Stanislaus Music School in Maestro, Va., has been found unconscious, covered in blood, after a night of partying. The blood isn't hers—so who does it belong to? Meanwhile, back in D.C., Savich and Sherlock have their hands full when the grandson of a former Federal Reserve Bank chairman is found murdered, every bone in his body broken, his corpse frozen at the foot of the Lincoln Memorial. Was it revenge against his grandfather for the banking collapse, or something more chilling? Perhaps Hammersmith, with his unique ability to "see" how criminals think, can identify the killer—and figure out what happened to Delsey.
Fans will be pleased to know that Coulter is now working on a new suspense thriller series—about a Brit in the FBI—co-writing with bestselling author J.T. Ellison. The first book, A Final Cut, will be released in September.—Peter Cannon
Enter the Void: "The Ethicist" Ponders Our Darker Natures
Cultural critics occupy a privileged space. After all, who wouldn't want to write about pop culture and have the world listen? Chuck Klosterman, the author of seven books including Sex, Drugs, and Cocoa Puffs, returns to the bestseller lists with his essay collection, I Wear the Black Hat: Grappling with Villains (Real and Imagined), which debuts at #8 on our Hardcover Nonfiction list. Readers new to Klosterman's books may know him as the current "Ethicist" for the New York Times Magazine, or from his writing about sports and popular culture for ESPN. In PW's review (May 13), which praised Klosterman's writing as "intellectually vigorous and entertaining," we called the book an "exercise in pop-culture-infused philosophical acrobatics" that explores the subject of villainy, or rather " 'the presentation of material' " on the subject. Such a framework allows Klosterman to analyze a motley assortment of "bad guys" (Machiavelli, O.J. Simpson, Julian Assange, Sharon Stone, Don Henley). Among his many provocative questions, Klosterman asks: why does society embrace some villains and hate others? why does the author relate to Darth Vader? Klosterman's extensive book tour has included stops in New York, Boston, Seattle, L.A., and Milwaukee, Wis., and will include appearances at the Philadelphia Free Library and New York's Bryant Park Reading Series. On the book's publication day, July 9, the author appeared on NPR's All Things Considered. Meanwhile, excerpts have appeared in Entertainment Weekly and on Grantland.com.—Jessamine Chan
Bohjalian Sees 'The Light'
Following the success of his previous novel, last year's The Sandcastle Girls, which has sold more than 50,000 copies, Chris Bohjalian returns to our Hardcover Fiction list at #13 with The Light in the Ruins. The author's no stranger to acclaim: his 16 books have been translated into more than 25 languages, and three have been turned into films, including 1998's Midwives, which was bolstered by its selection to Oprah's Book Club. (Said PW's starred review, "Among the many achievements of this gripping, insightful novel is the remarkable fullness with which Bohjalian writes about both the physicality and the spirituality of childbirth.") That novel tops Bohjalian's Nielsen BookScan record (nearly 200,000 copies sold), but two of his other works, The Double Bind (2007) and Before You Know Kindness (2004), moved 150,000 copies each.
The Light in the Ruins, an exploration of post-WWII Italy that doubles as a murder mystery, was picked as one of B&N's 13 Best Books of July and, again giving a nod to Bohjalian, O magazine selected it as "One of Ten Titles to Pick Up Now." The author's publicity tour has included stops at Books Inc. in Palo Alto and Warwick's in La Jolla, Calif.; Third Place Books in Lake Forest Park, Wash.; and Denver's Tattered Cover. Two weeks ago, he appeared with author Stephen Kiernan before a crowd of 300+ in Burlington, Vt., where he lives with his wife and daughter. The event was copresented by Burlington's Phoenix Books and Fletcher Free Library. At an event at Powell's in Portland, Ore., a fan brought along Bohjalian's first novel, 1988's A Killing in the Real World, much to his embarrassment: the author quipped on his Twitter account that the novel should be taught and studied for how not to write a book.—Gabe Habash
Government Intrigue
Brad Thor arrives onto our Hardcover Fiction list this week at #2 with his latest thriller, Hidden Order, about the Federal Reserve, the Washington, D.C., institution he calls "one of the most powerful organizations in the world" and bewitchingly adds "is neither federal, nor does it hold anything in reserve." Leave it to Thor, a #1 New York Times bestselling author whose books historically break six figures, to tap into the latest hot-button issue. Hidden Order, his 13th novel of international intrigue featuring Scot Harvath, Navy SEAL turned counterterrorism operative, racked up sales of 26,433 in its first week. A familiar figure on TV news and talk shows, Thor was a member of the Department of Homeland Security's Red Cell Program, a think tank that brings together people from intelligence, military, law enforcement, and the private sector in order to come up with potential terrorist scenarios. Research for Thor includes traveling; he even made a trip to Afghanistan in 2008 to shadow a black-ops team. Travel has served the author well: on his honeymoon, while on a train in Europe, he told a fellow passenger about his dream to write a novel. That passenger happened to be a sales representative for Simon & Schuster, Thor's eventual publisher. Meanwhile, he's still traveling: a nine-city tour to promote Hidden Order started July 10 in, of course, Washington, D.C.—Louisa Ermelino
Go Big or Go Home: A broad-minded debut with heart
Stephanie Evanovich (yes, she's Janet's niece) hits the #15 spot on the Hardcover Fiction list with her big, bold debut, Big Girl Panties. Holly Brennan, a widow who soothed her grief with food, decides to work off the pounds with the help of exceedingly image-conscious personal trainer Logan Montgomery, who offers her training sessions in part to soothe his guilt over initially pigeonholing her as just another "fat chick." As Holly wins over Logan with her determination to rediscover happiness and health, the two of them share a journey toward accepting and loving Holly for herself. But Holly gets to that destination first, and then she has to decide whether she values her hard-earned self-esteem over romance with a man who hasn't yet learned to really respect her. Meanwhile, Logan struggles with his dislike of commitment and his own prejudices as his hilariously shallow friends begin to take notice of Holly's newly svelte form and spunky personality. Like Logan in his training sessions, Evanovich doesn't push or preach, instead coaxing the reader along with appealing supporting characters and powerful portrayals of the pain Holly goes through both as a widow and as a large woman in a thin-obsessed world. PW's starred review (Apr. 1) called the book an "incredibly entertaining debut" that "mesmerizes with wit, heart, and intelligence"; readers of every size are sure to agree.—Rose Fox


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NEW YORK -- Borders Group filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Wednesday. The troubled bookseller plans to close 30%, or about 200, of its most underperforming stores during the next few weeks. The long-expected filing will allow Borders to access new capital and reorganize its operations, Borders Group president Mike Edwards said in a statement.
"It has become increasingly clear that in light of the environment of curtailed customer spending, our ongoing discussions with publishers and other vendor related parties, and the company's lack of liquidity, Borders Group does not have the capital resources it needs to be a viable competitor," he said.
The chain has appointed Ken Hiltz, the managing partner of Southfield-based turnaround firm AlixPartners, as Borders Group senior VP -- restructuring of the company.
Borders listed $1.27 billion in assets and $1.29 billion in liabilities in its Chapter 11 filing, which was done in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of New York. It has fewer than 50 creditors, mostly publishers. The top creditor is Penguin Putnam, which is owed $41.1 million.
Borders recently announced it had received a commitment for $505 million in "debtor-in-possession financing" from GE Capital's Restructuring Finance division.
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The 21 Los Altos residents who graduated from Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training Dec. 7 represented a reinvigorated response to local efforts to boost emergency preparedness skills.
Inspired by a series of Town Crier articles on Los Altos Hills' CERT training last spring, Los Altos resident Heidi Sloss set out to become a member – and realized that Los Altos no longer conducted CERT training. Although the city of Los Altos Recreation Department offers Personal Emergency Preparedness classes, CERT classes were offered only through the county.
Seeking an option that would make training more convenient and accessible for Los Altos residents, Sloss spearheaded the effort to resurrect CERT training this fall through Los Altos PREPARE, a Los Altos Community Foundation program that aims to connect, educate and prepare residents for responding to emergencies.
Following 15 hours of class instruction and skills building over five weeks, Los Altos participants applied their CERT experience in four hours of exercises that tested their knowledge and skills.
Volunteer CERT members and local fire personnel provided instruction to participants as they used fire extinguishers, practiced splinting and bandaging, performed search-and-rescue exercises, communicated via two-way radio and worked together to hoist heavy objects in simulated-incident scenarios.
Sloss said she plans to organize two more trainings in 2014. Los Altos CERT members who want to refresh their skills can enroll in a continuing education course.
"There just aren't enough fire, police and paramedics to respond to a major emergency," she said.
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Famous People Warn You About Things You Shouldn't Say Or Do
This sounds like a scolding lesson from your mother, doesn't it? But we all need guidelines in our life. There are things you should strive for, and things to definitely NOT do or say. Just trying to give you a little bit of direction here. (Actually, it's not ME giving the suggestions-it's famous people in history with sage advice. Here we go.


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American foreign policy in the Middle East has now entered Bizarro World — a place made famous by Jerry Seinfeld, describing a parallel universe where "up is down, down is up," and where the opposite of what one expects occurs.
American foreign policy in the Middle East has now entered Bizarro World — a place made famous by Jerry Seinfeld, describing a parallel universe where "up is down, down is up," and where the opposite of what one expects occurs. Seinfeld was riffing off the comic book character Bizarro, the parallel character to Superman, who lived on a strange planet called Htrae (Earth spelled backwards).
Welcome to the Elddim Tsae. It's a place where long-standing state sponsors of terrorism — Iran, Syria and Sudan — are basking in the warmth of America's evolving Middle East policies, while long-standing American allies — Israel, Saudi Arabia and Egypt — are sidelined.
Iran, a country that has sponsored nearly every terrorist group around and is now moving toward a nuclear weapon, is the biggest winner in the Elddim Tsae. Newly elected President Hassan Rouhani has Washington eating out of his hands after a charm offensive that promised moderation, even as his boss, Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, keeps the centrifuges spinning. The Obama administration is now mulling a grand nuclear bargain, which will provide Iran sanctions relief in exchange for vague promises of change.
Syria is also benefiting from America's Bizarro Doctrine. In the span of days, America went from threatening strikes against Bashar Assad's regime for launching a chemical weapons attack on his own people to enlisting Assad as a partner in his own disarmament. Even if Assad does fully disarm, he will effectively have a green light to get back to the business of mowing down the Syrian opposition.
Then there is Sudan, where the leadership has been convicted of genocide and which provided a headquarters to Al Qaeda in the 1990s. Khartoum is now indicating that ties with Washington are warming. This comes after two cordial meetings between Sudan's foreign minister and Secretary of State John Kerry, first in New York and then Washington.
On the flip side of our parallel universe is Saudi Arabia. Admittedly, Riyadh is more of a frenemy. But America's Saudi policy, designed to maintain good ties to the ruling family and access to an affordable and steady supply of their oil, has never wavered — until now. Riyadh is outwardly displeased with America's warming ties to its arch-foe Iran, with fears that an ascendant Iran could pose a direct threat to the kingdom's stability. Washington's recent lifeline to Syria, after months of calling for Assad's removal, also has the Saudis seething.
Turkey and Qatar, it should be noted, are equally vexed by Washington's Syria policy, prompting both countries to consider charting their own courses, which may involve the co-opting of jihadi groups to fight the Assad regime.
Egypt, another ally of the United States, has also recently fallen victim to the Bizarro Doctrine. To be sure, Egypt has brought many of its problems upon itself. The military's toppling of the Muslim Brotherhood's Mohamed Morsi was not its finest moment. But Washington has now taken it upon itself to cut aid to Egypt, dismantling an alliance that could require years to properly rebuild.
Then there is Israel, which is reeling from America's decision to cut aid to Egypt. That aid was a cornerstone of the 1978 Camp David Accords, a peace agreement that has kept Israel's southern flank quiet since the accords were inked. It now is entirely unclear whether Cairo will want to uphold that agreement. The Israelis are further unnerved by America's backtracking on Syria, particularly after Washington enlisted its help in calling for military intervention. And finally, the rapprochement with Iran has the Israelis wondering whether America will have its back when Tehran invariably makes that final dash for the bomb.
Fittingly, Bizarro World was first depicted by DC Comics in 1960. Today, Washington, D.C., has become a parallel universe of a superpower's foreign policies of the past.
Jonathan Schanzer is vice president for research at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, a bipartisan think tank in Washington. This piece first appeared in Commentary.


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