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Elfland is an intimate, sensual novel of people—both human and Aetherial—caught between duty and desire. It is a story of families, and of Rose Fox, a woman born to magic but tormented by her place in her adopted world. Led by Auberon Fox, a group of Aetherials—call them the Fair Folk, if you will—live among us, indistinguishable from humans.
Every seven years, on the Night of the Summer Stars, Lawrence Wilder, the Gatekeeper, throws open all gates to the Other World. But this time, something has gone wrong. Wilder has sealed the gates, warning of a great danger lurking in the realm beyond them. The Aetherial community is outraged. What will become of them, deprived of the home realm from which their essential life force flows?
Rose Fox and Sam Wilder are drawn to the lands beyond the gates, even as their families feud over Lawrence's refusal to do his duty. Struggling with their own too-human urges, they discover hidden truths that draw them together in a forbidden alliance. Only by breaching the dreaded gates and daring the danger beyond can they confront that which they fear most— their otherness—and claim their birthright.
©2009 Freda Warrington (P)2014 Audible Ltd
"This dreamlike, nuanced and sensual novel is reminiscent of the best of early Charles de Lint and is compulsively readable. Rose is a memorable, unique and wholly sympathetic protagonist, and the supporting cast is equally well drawn. The story of Rose and Sam is compelling, enchanting and utterly enthralling. This is simply one of the best fantasy novels of the year." (RT Book Reviews)
"Elfland... is an exhilarating, wondrous read. The scope of the imagination is breathtaking, as is Ms. Warrington's evocative writing... a fabulous, remarkable, literary modern fairy tale. Absolutely recommended..." (Book Smugglers)
"... a distinctive spin on human/nonhuman relations in this sensuous, relationship-driven story... Solid wordplay, great pacing and a thrilling conclusion will definitely earn Warrington some new American fans." (Publishers Weekly)
"[I was] swept away in the beauty and magic of Elfland and may have shed a few tears over the wonderful, not quite fairytale ending." (Bibliosanctum)
"Miscommunication is an obnoxious plot device"
The narrator is such a talent that I dearly want to give this book 5 stars. Yet, this whole story hinges on people not talking to each other. Be it fear, anxiety, lack of maturity, or stubborn pride... characters keeping unnecessary secrets is what made this story 20 hours long. Perhaps some readers can relate enough to have patience for it. I just don't want to know what happens next.
I purchased all 3 Aetherial Tales for Matthew's narrating. I'm returning the next two.
The world building is fantastic. The way the realms fit into one another is intriguing. The lore is well done and sets up a wholly believable fantasy world.
Character development happens quickly but with enough foreshadowing to keep it from feeling too abrupt.
I want to say more good things about this, but it aggravated me more than entertained.
"Not what I expected but very good!"
An adult read! if you are expecting a world filled with magic this is not that story. It does have hints of it though out the story but it is the underlining current. It is more about the relationships of two families who struggle with being elfin or aetherial living on the other side of a vail far from Elfland. It is a love story and a mystery with danger and excitement.
Hints of the other world but in pieces and small parts. It's a story about two families who histories are interwoven in the past and the present, who have issues with infidelity, being misunderstood and drugs. Interesting story really.
More of a modern day fairytale with in a soap opera storyline. it does suck you in with the landscape and the rich characters development and the hints of the other world of Elfland.
"Very, very good!"
This is a Love Story on very many levels. I'm over 50 years old, and I can't remember any book, film or tv show, that was more exciting than this!
"Kind of an icky story"
Reduced misery.
Pretty well written. I'm just not into stories that drag you through so much muck to get to the resolution. I was satisfied with the conclusion (and it wraps up well enough that you needn't continue), but I dread the next story, wondering what terrible things might befall the characters. There just wasn't a good balance of positive to negative, in my opinion. If you like grimy reality in your stories, it may be your cup of tea, but it isn't mine.
"I didn't care for this book at all."
I can't get involved with the characters. they are boring. keep waiting to get interesting.
"Good book"
Must listen too
It was set in Leicester where I live
A bit confusing
Yes but it was too long
Enjoyed the book well written but it was sometimes difficult to understand who was saying what.
"One third of a fine fantasy"
For the first two thirds of the book it reads like a banal melodrama dressed up as fantasy. The gate keeper locked the gate to the other world because a great menace lurks on the other side. Everyone lives their banal little lives. the last third of the book is pretty good romantic fantasy but you do have to suffer through the first two thirds.
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AUCKLAND COUNCIL with George Wood
Planning moves forward at speed
GEORGE WOOD is a North Shore ward councillor on the new Auckland Council.
The former three-term mayor of North Shore City lives in Forrest Hill with wife Myra.
Planning for the future of the Auckland region is continuing to move forward at speed. The Auckland Council transport committee received an important report on the future options for passenger transport to and around the North Shore at its May meeting. This report had 14 different options from the usual "do nothing" through to a heavy rail loop encompassing the whole of the lower part of the North Shore covering the next 30 year period. Taking both heavy and light rail to Albany and then a new bus-way to Silverdale got a lot of mention. The report authors also looked closely as to how the current bus public transport could be improved in the interim.
The lower part of the Auckland City Centre came in for special mention especially in the aspect of freeing up the clogged streets to get buses through far quicker. My pet "hobby horse" is the bus stop at Victoria Park for North Shore buses travelling out of town. It is "third world" in how it operates each weekday afternoon. Hundreds of North Shore buses go through this stop and whilst it is great to see how many people use the services it is clear we must do better in providing facilities. Being a bus passenger myself I see first-hand the hardships that our residents have to face. Hopefully some respite will be available soon.
Within a few weeks the Auckland Tepid Baths in the Auckland City Centre will be open for business after a major rebuild. North Shore people will know of the tepid baths very well; many locals from this side of the harbour were taught to swim at the Hay School of Swimming. First opened in 1914 this facility was supplied with heated seawater from the nearby Auckland Tramways Electric Power Station (now the Foster Marine Chandler Store on Fanshawe Street). In 2007 the former Auckland City Council decided that the Tepid Baths would have to be the subject of major expense to preserve the building.
In order to restore the building to its former glory and more the Auckland Council has spent over $17 million on the upgrade. The final result is amazing and something that all Aucklanders should be very proud. It has maintained the general appearance of the Tepid Baths but modernised the water heating and treatment system and included a new gymnasium in the complex. The main pool will maintain a temperature of 27⁰. North Shore residents should treat these baths as their own.
I believe that Auckland Council has made excellent improvements in the handling of resource consents under the Resource Management Act. This Act clearly indicates that 'sustainable management' means managing the use, development and protection of natural and physical resources in a way or at a rate which enables people and communities to provide for their social, economic and cultural wellbeing and for their health and safety'. Auckland Council therefore has a huge responsibility to juggle the rights of individual property owners against the wider rights of
the community.
Later this year we have a major project planned to implement the development of a new Unitary Plan to take over from the current seven legacy District Plans and the former plan administered by the regional council. Once this work has been completed it will make it far simpler for people to know precisely what rights they have to undertake development and, hopefully, a better understanding of all the community as to what can or cannot be done. Getting a good understanding of what developers may do on their land vis-à-vis the rights of the community is very important.
Lastly: On a personal note I was surprised to get a satisfactory report on my first 18 months from the NZ Herald. Mr Bernard Orsman, who calls himself the SuperCity reporter, has relentlessly covered the council meetings since the new council started. Bernard called me "something of a revelation" so I don't know what he was expecting despite the fact that I knew him whilst mayor of North Shore City for nine years. He went on to say that I was "energetic, stroppy at times and a prolific user of social media." Bernard then made a comment that I found heartening where he claims I am "pandering" to the people of the North Shore who do not wish to pay for rail across the isthmus. I feel that I am really doing my job in ensuring that all Aucklanders get good value for money from
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It's an important moment for The Luncheonette. Adam and Crosby are interviewing for their first hire, the assistant/receptionist. Most of the applicants are lackluster, with the exception of pretty and poised Rachel Hannon. She knows all the local bands, aspires to manage and has the motto that life is too short to do anything other than what you love. Crosby's ready to hire her - she's got everything they need, and she's the best candidate. So why is Adam holding back? Is it because Rachel's hot? This isn't the shoe industry, and it wouldn't hurt to have a little eye candy up front. Adam acts appalled, but clearly Rachel's hotness is something of an issue for him. Especially since he and Kristina are experiencing the usual dry spell after a pregnancy. When Crosby offers some advice, Adam tells him to back off. After a baby's born is the time when a husband has to wait until his wife is ready to initiate intimacy.
Drew and Amy are doing homework while Zeek looks for his keys. Zeek wants to know if Drew invited Amy to The Luncheonette's opening party on Friday night. He didn't, so Zeek steps in, offering to put Drew's "girlfriend" on the list. Drew's mortified - but is it because his grandfather invited Amy, or that he called her Drew's girlfriend? Meanwhile, Sarah escorts Seth, fresh out of rehab, back to the crappy motel where he was staying before rehab. The place is disgusting and quite possible unsanitary, but all Sarah will say is, "It's so far." Seth tells her he intends to take a few days to settle in and get into a therapy group. She's reluctant to leave, but he gives her a hug and sends her on her way.
Later, Sarah tells Amber all about Seth's motel, inaptly named The Relapse Inn. Nevertheless, Amber shouldn't worry because Sarah's sure it's going to be great. When Amber presses, Sarah admits she doesn't think it's the most hopeful environment for Seth's recovery. Seeing the stress wearing on her mother, Amber volunteers to give up her place so that Seth has a better place to stay for a while. On the way to a class, Camille informs Zeek they'll be babysitting on Friday night. Adam asked because Kristina's nervous, since it will be her first night away from baby Nora. Zeek doesn't like it; they have to go to the party to support their sons, and the Haight is their old stomping grounds! Nevertheless, Camille thinks the best way to support Adam and Crosby is by babysitting. She takes off, as Zeek's wheels crank into motion.
Crosby admires Jabbar's new Harry Potter sweatshirt while helping him pack up his backpack. Crosby has a plan for their night together: gluten-free pizza and finishing off "Goblet of Fire," the Harry Potter book they've been reading together. Jabbar informs that Dr. Joe likes Harry Potter too. He's not reading all seven books like Crosby and Jabbar; he just watches the movies. In fact, he brought over "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" the other night, which is two books ahead. Crosby's wounded, but doesn't say anything. Amber follows through on her offer to Seth, but when he shows up at her place, she's just this side of civil. Despite Seth's attempts to make their conversation light and thanking Amber from the heart, she explains the reason she's letting him stay is Sarah.
That night, Zeek stops by to see Adam just as a hectic Kristina is trying to get dinner on the table. Zeek doesn't want dinner, he just wants a confidential moment alone with his son. It seems Camille is upset she wasn't invited to The Luncheonette party - in fact, she feels shunned. This makes no sense to Adam, who thought Camille had no interest in coming. When Zeek suggests Adam find another babysitter, Adam promises to talk to Kristina and figure something out. Meanwhile, Sarah shares a bottle of wine with Mark and invites him to meet her family for the first time at the opening party. When Amber returns home from work, Mark asks what's up - why is she staying at her grandparents' house again? Sarah explains that Amber gave up her apartment to Seth for a little while to help with his transition. Sensing Mark's discomfort, Sarah changes the subject, but the discomfort lingers.
The next day at The Luncheonette, Crosby's still upset about Pottergate and accuses Adam of always taking Jasmine's side. Adam reminds Crosby that Jasmine already apologized - besides, this is really about the fact that Crosby thinks Dr. Joe is encroaching on his territory. He's going to need to rise above. Kristina stops by, surprised to meet Rachel, who's dressed in a belly shirt that exposes her black bra. Kristina's even more annoyed when Rachel doesn't recognize her as Adam's wife. Adam immediately points out that Kristina has milk on her chin and spit-up in her hair, inadvertently reducing her already shabby new mom self-esteem to nil. As soon as Rachel's out of earshot, Kristina asks whether Adam's gone from T&S to T&A. Adam insists that Rachel was the best person for the job. Kristina claims she believes Adam but rolls her eyes and turns the conversation to preparations for the party.
Drew apologizes to Amy. He didn't tell Zeek that Amy was his girlfriend; Zeek just thinks he hears things. Amy's not bothered, but Drew damns the torpedoes and carries on. If they don't want to confuse the elderly, they could just say they were boyfriend and girlfriend. And they could tell everyone else the same thing. And he's dead serious. Amy's serious too. In fact, how bout they make out, right now? Adam stops by his parents' house to invite Zeek and Camille to the party. Camille insists they're more than happy to watch the kids, but when Adam persists, she immediately knows Zeek's been up to no good. What's wrong with him? Camille insists that it's not just because it's Kristina's first night away from Nora, she too would feel more comfortable if she was watching the baby. Zeek can go to the party if he wants to. Sensing his only window, Zeek throws any sense of retribution to the wind and declares that he's going to the party. Expecting fireworks, Adam beats a hasty departure.
Sarah stops by Amber's apartment to bring Zeek a bag of groceries, but really she wants to check up on him. She's surprised to hear that Seth had a full day, doing yoga, taking a walk and talking to Drew about his first kiss. Since Drew won't tell her anything, Sarah wants details, but he can't break the father-son circle of trust. Seth opens a drawer, and the bottom falls out, sending Amber's stuff crashing to the floor. Seth's stunned to find a birthday card he sent to Amber on her eighth birthday. In a second, the scene becomes intimate, with both Seth and Sarah sitting on the floor. Seth announces he wants to make the situation right, then lunges at Sarah for a long, tender kiss.
Later, Amber's sitting outside reading, unbeknownst to Sarah, who's in the kitchen, baring her soul to Camille. With Mark, she has the best thing she's ever had in her life. But it's not about Mark. Finally, she's seeing Seth become the man she always knew he could be, and... she does picture the two of them together. All Camille can say is, "Wow," and Amber looks devastated. Meanwhile, Crosby watches "Half-Blood Prince" alone on his laptop at The Luncheonette. Adam has trouble printing a document, so a scantily clad Rachel offers to help, getting her exposed cleavage too close for Adam's comfort. Crosby enters and takes note, then makes fun. How's Adam's heart rate, and why does he look flushed? Jabbar runs in, dragging Crosby off to say hello to Jasmine, just in the nick of time.
Julia brings wine and moral support, helping Kristina select a dress for the party. The dress looks great, but Kristina's feeling awkward and uncomfortable, especially when she uncrosses her arms from in front of her chest to display her post-delivery cleavage. Kristina thinks she looks ridiculous, but Julia tells her she's ridiculously hot, reminding her they're going to be standing next to superhot 20-somethings. It's time to break out the big guns. None of this makes Kristina feel any better. Meanwhile, Crosby tries to engage Jabbar in a conversation about Harry Potter, but Jabbar's got bigger fish to fry. Dr. Joe bought him tickets to his very first football game! They're going next week.
Crosby barges into Dr. Joe's office to lay down the law. He's cool with Dr. Joe dating Jasmine, and he let the Harry Potter thing go; but there are certain firsts Crosby wants to share with Jabbar, just the two of them. And his first football game is one of those things. Crosby deserves to see Jabbar's face light up when he sees the field for the first time, and Dr. Joe needs to respect that. Meanwhile, Seth's chopping vegetables when Amber stops by the apartment to pick up her lipstick on the way to the party. Seth has good news: he found an apartment in town and has a lead on a job. He's not going to tour anymore and intends to set down some roots and start over. Amber doesn't crack a smile and leaves for the party.
The Luncheonette party is in full swing when Drew presents Amy as his girlfriend for the very first time to Amber, Julia and Kristina. Sarah abandons Mark to the Braverman men, who immediately start ribbing him for the cell phone photo scandal. Crosby leaves the roast to welcome Jasmine, who congratulates him for realizing the dream he told her about eight years ago. The two of them spend a brief moment remembering how much they love each other. When Sarah rescues Mark from the men, Julia and Amber notice how happy she is - glowing even. Rachel finds Kristina in a corner, chugging a glass of champagne. Their chat is awkward until Rachel notices that Kristina spilled something on her dress. But it's not a spill; Kristina's breasts are leaking, and she's mortified. Rachel immediately takes off her jacket and offers it to Kristina, revealing her skimpy, super-hot dress. Kristina gratefully accepts the jacket and rushes off.
Zeek is the life of the party, surrounded by a bevy of young beauties... until he discovers they have no idea who Grace Slick is. He decides to leave early and bring the party back home to Camille and the kids. Wild dancing ensues. Adam cuts out of the party to find Kristina upstairs in his office, trying to cope with the breast milk smear on her dress and feeling just awful. He assures her that she's absolutely beautiful to him, and not only that, he's completely horny for her. Kristina hates that word, but promises she'll be ready soon.
Amber stops by her apartment after the party to ask for Seth's help on something. She tears up and admits she's struggling. Sarah's been really happy the past couple of months, more than she's been in a while, and now that Seth's back... Seth realizes he's getting in the way, and Amber's apology confirms his suspicions. The next day, Dr. Joe stops by The Luncheonette to give Crosby the tickets to the football game. Crosby should take Jabbar. Dr. Joe understands where Crosby's coming from, but he has to realize that Dr. Joe isn't going anywhere. What he's got with Jasmine is real, so he's going to be in Jabbar's life.
Seth stops by Sarah's place on his way out of town. His cousin Eric offered him a job and a place to stay in Tahoe. He needs a fresh start. It's pretty clear that neither of them are really sure about this move, and their parting is filled with sorrow. Kristina wakes up feeling sassy, and Adam's thrilled to discover she's finally ready! Amber returns home to find that Seth's left her a package - an envelope full of birthday cards for every one he missed.


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I lived in LA for 8 years but moved back east to Miami a year and a half ago. Since I often miss my old stomping grounds, I return every few months to visit old friends, old favorite spots, and eat and drink the LA way. I stay up on the LA foodie scene via Chowhound, LA Weekly, LA Mag, etc so as to find out what to check out whenever I go back. I will be back in town October 7-11 for just such a weekend o'fun. Can I get some recommendations for anything that is new/notable that I may not know about being all the way down here in South Florida? Looking for the following - but any suggestions would be welcome:
-One super foodie amazing dinner for group of 4 on Saturday night...any kind of food will do, but group really loves Californian/new American/local/fresh...not outrageously pricey but doesn't have to be on the cheap either...just looking for something 'wow' that would not have been around when I lived there 2 years ago.
-Fun/tasty new lunch spots
-Best new brunch/breakfast ideas for the weekend mornings
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-best new snacks? food truck spots maybe or must-have dessert
I'm staying in my old 'hood (Fairfax/Melrose) with friends but will have a car and willing to drive pretty much anywhere around town for this little adventure in new awesome eats. I know I'm asking for a lot of info, but I'm sort of type-A that way and want to have all the goods so we come armed and can make the most out of our weekend visit back 'home'.


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Multinational enterprises, technology diffusion, and host country productivity growth
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Volume (Year): 62 (2000)
Issue (Month): 2 (August)
Pages: 477-493
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12,661 acres burned. That made 2013 the Conservancy's most successful controlled fire season in Arkansas to date. It involved 10 men and women on the Conservancy's staff working with 16 partners on 39 sites all across the state. It involved a fire brush truck, equipment trailer, and specially outfitted all-terrain vehicles. That's a far cry from our fire program's beginning 20 years ago with two guys plying the back roads of Arkansas in an ancient, wood-paneled station wagon!
"It was an incredible season and I thank our partners for helping get more beneficial fire on the ground than we ever could have done alone," said fire manager Mike Melnechuk.
Why are we so fired up about controlled burning? There are many reasons, but the main one is it restores the landscape to its historic, open character. Prior to European settlement, low intensity ground fires burned every couple of years across millions of acres in Arkansas. Then people began to put out the fires, and over time the woods grew dense and prairies were taken over by shrubs and trees. With too little sunlight reaching the ground, many types of wildflowers, grasses and tree seedlings can't grow. This is bad news for animals that depend on them for food and cover.
But the roots and seeds stay in the ground, waiting. When fire is reintroduced, native plants reemerge. In some places we've witnessed the variety of species increase tenfold or more after several burns. Regular burning also helps reduce dangerous wildfires by preventing the buildup of dead leaves and branches.
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As Michael R. Bloomberg entered a midtown hotel elevator on the night of his victory in the New York mayoral race, former Governor Hugh L. Carey pulled him aside and recounted a bit of history for the 59-year-old billionaire. Back in 1880, the city elected as mayor William Russell Grace, a shipping magnate with no political experience. Grace would spend mornings in City Hall, Carey told the mayor-elect, and afternoons down the street tending to his business, W.R. Grace & Co. Bloomberg, who remains CEO of the privately held company he founded 20 years ago, laughed at Carey's story, then vowed that, as the Big Apple's 108th mayor, he wouldn't be pursuing dual careers.
Still, extracting himself from Bloomberg LP, in which he holds a 72% stake, could become Bloomberg's first messy challenge even before he's sworn in on Jan. 1. Speculation is already rife that he is considering selling his company, perhaps for an asking price of more than $10 billion. A Bloomberg spokeswoman denies the company is for sale, but either way, Bloomberg's departure could mean turmoil for the $2.5 billion-a- year financial-data-and-media empire.
Bloomberg will be leaving his company to an executive team that has been around for years, but no one member possesses the outsized personality that has helped make the Bloomberg name and terminals ubiquitous on Wall Street. Bloomberg also leaves amid the worst economic downturn in a decade. Analysts are predicting that the company's sales growth of 15% in 2000 will be cut in half next year. And rival Reuters PLC is gaining market share and charges lower prices for its financial data. Bloomberg's departure "has got to hurt," says John A. McConville, editor of quarterly guide Market Data Industry. "You're removing an egotistical and charismatic leader. Whatever he brought to the table is now gone."
Bloomberg as mayor is raising ethical issues as well, since he owns a company whose biggest customers are the investment houses that bid regularly to underwrite city bonds. Merrill Lynch & Co. (MER ), his only outside partner, with a 20% stake, is a senior underwriter of city bonds and in 1997 received $27.6 million in tax abatements for promising to keep 9,000 jobs in New York City. Merrill officials declined comment. (Bloomberg has said he won't seek tax abatements for a new 700,000-sq.-ft. headquarters to be completed in 2004.) Bloomberg aide Bill Cunningham sees no conflict with selecting underwriters: "Ultimately there is no conflict [because] they all lease Bloombergs," he says. But the mayor-elect will have "to be extremely careful not to show favoritism," warns Columbia University finance professor David O. Beim, a business ethics specialist.
NO BLIND TRUST. Bloomberg has said he will abide by the decision of the city's Conflicts of Interest Board, which in the coming weeks is expected to review his holdings. The decision will be made by board members Jane W. Parver, a partner at law firm Kaye Scholer LLP, and Bruce Green, a Fordham University law professor. A third board member, Benito Romano, is likely to recuse himself since his law firm, Willkie Farr & Gallagher, has worked for Bloomberg LP and defended him and the company against three sexual-harassment lawsuits by former employees. Parver, Green, and Romano declined to comment.
Many politicians with business interests opt to put their investments in blind trusts while in office, but because Bloomberg's stake is so large and not in public stock, a blind trust wouldn't solve the problem. The conflicts board could let Bloomberg keep his stake but place tight restrictions on how and when, as mayor, he deals with Wall Street firms that are also Bloomberg customers. But such constraints would undermine his main appeal to voters: his business savvy that has become so critical to the city's post-September 11 economy.
"A BIT RICH." The conflicts board could also go to extremes and require him to sell outright. Company insiders value the privately held empire at north of $10 billion, or roughly four times revenues. In addition to the Bloomberg wire service, there are magazines, radio and TV operations. About 95% of annual revenues, however, come from leases on 160,000 terminals. The "Bloombergs," as they have come to be known, provide traders, brokers, and financial analysts with reams of information, from breaking news reports to complex analytics. "This is still a great asset, but that price is a bit rich," says one media investment banker. "Their margins won't stay where they are."
So who would be interested? Thomson, Dow Jones, Reuters, Pearson, and The McGraw-Hill Companies, the parent of BusinessWeek, are some of the names in circulation. A Dow Jones spokesman says his company has no interest. Spokespersons for the other companies declined to comment. If it's not an all-cash deal, Bloomberg could still find himself in a predicament--by holding stock of another company with ties to the city.
The job of guiding Bloomberg into its third decade will most likely fall to Lex Fenwick, the company's former head of U.S. and European sales who was appointed chief operating officer in June. When Bloomberg resigns as chief executive, Fenwick will probably be elevated. But as the company prepares to yank Mike Bloomberg's signature from the first screen of its terminals, where it has been displayed for years, don't expect Fenwick's to fill that space. After all, the company is still called Bloomberg.
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The former CIA intelligence analyst was widely-expected to fly to Cuba and on to Ecuador to claim asylum, but the seat booked in his name was empty as the flight took off earlier today.
The White House has harshly criticised China after Snowden was allowed to fly to the Russian capital from Hong Kong on Sunday, despite being wanted by the United States.
Spokesman Jay Carney said: "With regards to ... the Chinese government, we are just not buying that this was a technical decision by a Hong Kong immigration official.
"This was a deliberate choice by the government to release a fugitive despite a valid arrest warrant, and that decision unquestionably has a negative impact on the US-China relationship."
Secretary of State John Kerry has dubbed Snowden a traitor and also warned both Russia and China that their relations with the US might be damaged by their refusal to extradite him.
The US is now understood to be in contact with countries that Snowden might travel through en route to a final destination.
President Barack Obama said the United States is following legal channels to bring Snowden back to the US.
He says the administration is working with other countries to make sure "the rule of law is observed".
Snowden is being assisted by Wikileaks, and its founder Julian Assange says he has applied for asylum in Ecuador, Iceland, and possibly other countries.
He added that the ex-National Security Agency contractor is "healthy and safe", but refused to discuss his whereabouts.
Assange was speaking from Ecuador's embassy in London where he has been holed up for months, as he faces arrest and extradition to Sweden over sex assault allegations if he leaves.
He condemned what he called "bellicose" statements from the US.
Snowden, 30, is accused of espionage by the US after disclosing information on top-secret surveillance programmes.
The US has cancelled his passport, however Wikileaks says he has been supplied with a refugee document of passage by the Ecuadorian government.
Washington has urged Russia to do all it could to expel him and send him back to the US.
Moscow is studying an extradition request it has received from the US, Interfax quoted a source close to the matter as saying.
However, the source said Russia does not have the right to either "detain or deport" Snowden because he has not officially crossed the Russian border at Moscow's Sheremetyevo international airport.
Snowden claimed the NSA has been keeping details of millions of phone calls by Americans and monitoring the use by foreigners of internet sites including Google, Facebook and Yahoo under the Prism programme.
Venezuela, Cuba and Ecuador are all members of the ALBA bloc, an alliance of leftist governments in Latin America that pride themselves on their "anti-imperialist" credentials.
Aeroflot said Snowden had registered for the Havana flight using his passport, despite efforts by America to prosecute him for allegedly revealing highly classified government secrets.
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The Path to Internet Stardom
Marketers are always looking for ways to guarantee their product is a hit. In Jonah Berger's new book, Contagious: Why Things Catch On, he looks at what makes products and pop culture sensations more popular than others. During our interview, Berger took the time to give me advice on how to market myself to become an Internet celebrity. Here's his advice for you, too:
If I wanted to be a Youtube sensation, how would I go about getting my video the highest view count?
I would follow the six principles in the book: social currency, triggers, emotion, public, practical value, and stories. We've discovered that these are the six keys. I would take in all of these aspects into the content I'm designing; which triggers I would link my content to, and keys and triggers that made people think of my content. I would take each of these steps and think about how to pump up this aspect.
PSY's "Gangnam Style" is the most viewed video on Youtube with over 1 billion views. What made it such a success?
Looking at monster successes is good. Looking at successes and failures is good. There are different factors that made it succeed. It had social currency. When you watch the video you're trying to figure out what's going on. You were curious. You had to talk to friends to figure out more. Another key is the public part. There is a ["Gangnam Style"] dance and that makes it much easier to find other people that like that song and what music they listen to. A lot of people are doing this dance so they must like this content. The video had a lot of social content and emotion.
How important is a partner, such as a record label in the case of a music artist, in creating an Internet hit these days?
They're much less important that they used to be. Record labels are important for distribution. If you're ["Friday" singer] Rebecca Black you still need to produce an album and get it on iTunes. That said, it has made it much easier to break into the music industry. You look at people like Rebecca Black who got a lot of attention through the Web to help propel their career. Now you see things much more from the bottom up.
How does an independent artist, like a musician or performer, create buzz around themselves without the help of a partner?
How can you turn your customers into advocates? How can you encourage them to tell more people about you? You have to understand why people talk and share in the first place.
How much of what makes something popular is a social science?
One hundred percent. Have we perfectly figured out every piece of the formula? No way. It's a complicated formula and there are lots of people making decisions. The more information we have, the more we have at predicting what's going to be popular.
What tactics are marketers using to make their products a hit?
You see more use of word-of-mouth marketing and not as much traditional advertising. We're seeing a lot more social media marketing and offline word-of-mouth marketing.
Is it possible to guarantee a hit?
I think a good analogy is baseball. Can you hit a homerun every time? No. But if you understand the science of hitters then you end up hitting more singles, doubles. Understanding why people talk and share increases the sharing, whether you get a thousand shares or a million. If you understand the science you'll be more successful.


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Direct heat grilling is what most people picture when the subject of grilling or barbecue comes up. Their minds conjure up images of steaks, or perhaps burgers, sizzling away directly over hot coals -- the hunger inducing aromas of seared meat filling the air and compelling family, neighbors (and their dogs), and even complete strangers to investigate what could possibly smell so heavenly.
Other foods also do well over the high heat of direct grilling including chops, chicken pieces, fish and shellfish, vegetables, kebabs, firm tofu, and even pizzas and breads.
If you're using a gas grill, simply preheat the grill to high and cook your food directly over the heat source.
For direct grilling in a charcoal grill, build a fire (detailed instructions and tips) link after this article). Start enough charcoal to form a bed of glowing coals three to four inches larger on all sides than the surface area of the food you plan on cooking.
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Use indirect grilling for cooking larger and/or tougher cuts of meat and for smoking foods (click here for our Smoking Tutorial). Basically, if it needs a long cooking time, it needs indirect heat, unless you like burned foods.
Typical indirect heat grilled foods include ribs, brisket, pork shoulders, hams and whole chickens and turkeys.
In order for indirect heat to work, you must have a lid for the grill, which turns it into an outdoor oven and maintains a safe cooking temperature. Use an oven thermometer to monitor the heat and open or close the grill vents as needed to control the temperature. Temperatures for indirect drilling generally range from about 250° to 350°F.
For indirect grilling on a charcoal grill, start the fire and let burn until the coals are glowing red. Distribute the coals into two piles on opposite sides of the grill, and place a foil drip pan in the center (I use a disposable pie tin in my kettle grill), between the piles of coals. Sometimes, especially if your recipe requires a very long cooking time, you will want to put water in the pan in order to keep the food moist while cooking. If you plan on using wood chips for adding smoke flavor to the food, add a handful or so of soaked chips to each pile of hot coals before putting the cooking grate into place. Place your food on the grill and close the lid. Add more wood chips as needed for the desired amount of smoke flavor.
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Britain's Armed Forces have been honoured at a star-studded awards ceremony attended by a host of famous faces including footballer David Beckham.
Soldiers, sailors and airmen who made enormous sacrifices in the past year were recognised at the event, which also featured the Prince of Wales, Duchess of Cornwall and Prime Minister David Cameron and his wife Samantha among the guests.
The contribution made by the forces was praised by many of the celebrities as they arrived at the event at London's Imperial War Museum.
Katherine Jenkins, a member of the judging panel, said: "It was so difficult reading every single nominee, you just wanted to give an award to every person."
The singer revealed she will be travelling to Afghanistan in the coming days to entertain the troops in the run up to Christmas.
The star-studded ceremony, run by The Sun newspaper, is in its third year and was hosted by Phillip Schofield and Amanda Holden.
As well as Miss Jenkins, also on the judging panel were Dame Kelly Holmes, General Sir Mike Jackson and Admiral Lord West.
Eleven awards were being presented to groups, individuals and units in recognition of their work.
Charles, in a foreword written for the event's programme, praised the efforts of Britain's forces.
He wrote: "There are very few professions where you sign on knowing that at some stage in your career you may be asked to risk your life to insure the success of the mission and that some day you may pay the ultimate price for your actions. Despite these risks, men and women from across this country have stepped forward and will continue to step forward to serve in our Armed Forces."


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While many of the old-time operations (Alcampo, Solimar, Big Game Outfitters, Ric Martin Trophy Adventures and others) have survived and prospered here, a number of other outstanding outfitters, including Arrow Five Outfitters and Pusch Ridge, have initiated hunts in this region. The most recent outstanding addition is Bucks & Bulls Guides and Outfitters, owned by Kim Bonnett and his partner, Jeff Warren. The two have developed a solid reputation as first-class outfitters in the US for mule deer, elk and antelope. They have produced many top-ranking trophies for their clients, primarily because of their ability to lock up superb leases and very qualified guides.
Last season, Warren agreed to guide for one of the best outfitters in Sonora in order to "learn the ropes." That outfitter was then instrumental in developing the Mexican contacts that led to Bucks & Bulls leasing a 35,000-acre ranch this season. This ranch is located in one of the top-producing trophy Coues deer areas in Sonora. It was hunted previously by a very successful outfitter who decided several years ago to concentrate his outfitting elsewhere.
Warren told me that they are going to set their minimum trophy goal at 100 B & C points - a lofty target. When I questioned this, he told me that their scouting trips and research show that the ranch has this potential. Significantly, they plan to provide each hunter with an American guide, in addition to a qualified Mexican guide.
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With the rising inflation, it has now become increasingly important for investor to invest wisely and create more wealth at a rate which is faster than inflation. For the same, one needs to take control of his own wealth and think differently to survive in today's world, reckons investment advisor Yogesh Chabria.
The entire news media and people all around are cursing the government for a lack of proper policy, for a falling rupee, rising inflation and an increase in petrol prices. People are complaining to one another about how things are deteriorating and putting the blame on the government.
Is it the government's fault? Of course it is, but governments and politicians all over the world are like blood sucking leeches, no matter how much you complain to them they will continue to suck your blood in the form of taxes which they spend inefficiently. And this money is spent by politicians to serve there own selfish purposes. On large mansions which they occupy and the Z level security used by them. Taxation and governments will always be inefficient. This is a fact of life and no matter what is done, no matter which political party is there in power, this will continue.
While it is right for all of us to protest, raise our voices and ensure our way is heard - we also need to accept reality. Inflation is going to rise, things are going to become more and more expensive - and saving more is not the way to fight inflation. We need to start investing wisely and need to create more wealth at a rate which is faster than inflation. Saving and trying to pick pennies is no longer a solution to the way the global economy is headed. The only solution is to take control in your own hands, stop depending on anyone else. You are the person who will decide your destiny, who will decide your future. Come up with new ideas, think creatively, and use your imagination to work out new ways to create wealth.
As a Happionaire, I have always believed that as human beings we are special, where irrespective of age, sex, creed, color, religion, you can create wealth and succeed if you believe you can.
Almost a year ago, I had shared with all of you about how Petrol Prices will rise; now soon Diesel prices will also be rising. Eventually the reality is that petrol, diesel and gas all will become more expensive. They will be de-regularized and while on one hand we can complain and bicker, those people who go on to create wealth try to look for opportunities in everything. Investments made at that time, will bear immense fruit now. In fact even now it is a good time to benefit from such opportunities. I request all of you to go on and once again read this report, it will help you now as Petrol prices are rising.
In the past year, I have been exploring opportunities in a very different sector away from the stock markets- this sector is very basic to every man. Everyone needs this and is essential to human life, business, work, play, worship. Patiently as my eyes are opened to this new world, I will share with you.
Keep smiling and make the most of now!
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29 Powerful Women in the White House Share Their Secrets of Success
It looks like Beyoncé was absolutely right!
"Who runs the world? Girls!"
To be more accurate, successful, savvy, and stay-on-it-til-it's-done women. In the new issue of Essence Magazine, there's a stunning feature "Women of the White House" that captures the dynamic black women responsible for keeping President Obama's administration running.
And yet another 'Yoncé anthem comes to mind — "Bow down!"
Yes, we were hugely in awe of these women who range in age from 23 (Jordan Metoyer, Assistant to the Deputy Director & Senior Advisor to the Office of Management & Budget Director) to 58 (Valerie Jarrett, Senior Advisor to the President). And it's not just that they work in the White House that has us impressed, it's the lessons they've learned over the past seven years of the Obama administration that have us super motivated.
Here are their personal mottos and secrets of success that were so good we just had to jot them down!
"Never take a job that doesn't terrify [you]. Those are the jobs worth doing." —Adaeze Enekwechi, Associate Director for Health, Office of Management and Budget
"You may not be your college valedictorian, but being present and contributing will earn you a spot on this team." —Desiree Barnes, Press Assistant & Senior Wrangler
"Truth will prevail regardless of the opposition and enormity of the challenge." —Ashley Etienne, Special Assistant to the President & Cabinet Communications Director
"I've learned to be patient, thorough and deliberate." —Carrie Twigg, Director of Public Engagement for Vice President Joe Biden
"My parents always taught me to work hard and to never give a halfhearted performance." —Susan Rice, National Security Advisor
"When women succeed, America succeeds." —Valerie Jarrett, Senior Advisor to the President
"Always be yourself. It sounds cliché, but as you get older, it becomes clear what being yourself truly means." —Deesha Dyer, Special Assistant to the President & Social Secretary
"Never take anything for granted." —Katherine Branch, Director of Special Projects for the Office of Public Engagement & The Office of Intergovernmental Affairs
"A college professor told me, 'Dream, but don't sleep.'"—Kristin Jones, Special Assistant & Director of Special Projects for First Lady Michelle Obama
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The Air Bag/Seat Belt Controversy: How the States Voted
In the late 1980s, a frustrated effort by federal regulators to require auto producers to mandate air-bag equipped cats, the Secretary of Transportation called on the states to settle the issue. The states were told to establish mandatory seat belt laws. If state voters failed to provide seat-belt protection for two-thirds of the nation's population, passive restraints (air bags) would be mandated. The resulting votes provide an opportunity to examine two Public Choice theories. Conventional theory claims that economic interests will prevail in determining outcomes. The newer theory of expressive voting claims that voters will support popular icons, like auto safety, instead of voting on narrow economic grounds. This article examines the votes and tests these two theories. The conventional interpretation is the most robust.
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Score Round 1 to the rookie.
Mark Sanchez received the slight edge from coach Rex Ryan yesterday in the first practice of what could be a summerlong competition with Kellen Clemens to be the New York Jets' starting quarterback.
"It probably wasn't the best day in throwing completions, but I thought Sanchez had a really good day,'' Ryan said after the morning practice.
"When you look at it, he threw a couple of balls that could've been picked, but other than that . . . I thought he threw the comeback and deep out exceptionally well today.''
Added Sanchez: "It was a great day. I took care of the ball well. I think I got off to a good start.''
Still, Sanchez, the fifth overall pick out of Southern California, and Clemens, a veteran heading into his fourth season in Brian Schottenheimer's offense, had their struggles in a steady rain at SUNY Cortland.
"With Clemens, I thought he had good command of that huddle and did some things well,'' Ryan said. "It just wasn't, you know, putting up the numbers or deep completions.''
Ryan has declared it an open competition, with the team undeterred by Sanchez being a rookie, or his big contract and face-of-the-franchise status.
"It's a long camp,'' Sanchez said. "We've got a long way to go. We're taking things in stride, and I think we're doing a great job.''
In other Jets news, running back Leon Washington reported to the team and participated in drills. Washington was a no-show when the rest of the team checked into the players' dormitory Thursday because of a contract dispute.


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Is there an actual CASE # listed? A judgment means that there was a court date. Did you show up? If you were served papers and didn't show up, a default judgment was entered against you. Judgments can be renewed indefinitely (meaning it will never leave your credit report until 7 years after paid in full).
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Project Files. Piece dissection.
As a beginner, still bumbling my way around Illustrator, I really enjoy it when people post process/development sneak peaks of their pieces. Those 'behind the scenes' pics that show it all coming together step by step are very insightful.
Has anyone ever shared a whole project file for people to download and dissect a finished piece? It's probably a step too far and I doubt it, but worth asking. I've said it before but I'll say it again, I'm here to learn and improve my own work and always appreciate the help of the community.


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Statistics tell a story.
Wins, losses, streaks and slump – sometimes the most obvious data can explain how a team performed over the course of the season.
A recurring theme this year was improvement. Compared to 2012, this version of the Union did much better in almost every category. Still, the high marks set by the 2011 playoff team remain mostly intact.
From 0 to 3,060, here's a look at the the numbers from 2013.
0. Penalty kick attempts: The Union was the only team in MLS not awarded a PK this season.
4. Venues where the team earned a positive result for the first time this season: The Union picked up points at Red Bull Arena, Crew Stadium, Rio Tinto, and B.C. Place for the first time in 2013.
4. Wins against playoff teams: This statistic says a lot about the why the Union did not reach the postseason. The team went just 4-10-5 against the ten teams that qualified for the playoffs. That's just 17 of 57 points taken from the best squads in the league.
5. Game-winning goals for Jack McInerney: He was tied for third in the league.
5. Goals scored in September and October: The Union offense struggled over the final seven games of the season.
7. Goals scored by Jack beyond the 75th minute: 58 percent of Jack's goals this year were scored in the final fifteen minutes of games, including stoppage time.
8. Assists for Sheanon Williams: Philadelphia's right back led all defenders in assists this season. FC Dallas' left back Michel also had eight assists but spent half of the season playing in the midfield. Colorado left back Chris Klute had seven. Here's the best part of about this stat – half of Sheanon's assists came from long throws. That means Sheanon had more assists with his hands (4), than Dwayne De Rosario, Corey Ashe, and Deandre Yedlin had with their feet.
12. Assists for Sebastien Le Toux: The Frenchman finished second in the league this season to Portland's Diego Valeri.
12. Goals for Jack McInerney: This was McInerney's best scoring mark since he was drafted in 2010.
12. Shutouts for Zac MacMath: A personal best, MacMath had the third most shutouts of all goalkeepers this season.
12. Total wins: A new franchise single-season record.
13. Points against the Western Conference this year: The Union went 3-2-4 against the west and earned 13 of 27 total points in non-conference games.
13. Goals allowed in the first half
15. Combined goals and assists for Conor Casey and Sebastien Le Toux: They led the team in this category and had better combined numbers than players like Chris Wondolowski, Eddie Johnson, Darlington Nagbe, and Graham Zusi.
16. Goals allowed from minute 61 to 75: For some reason, this interval gave the team a lot of trouble.
18. Goals scored in the first half
20. Road points earned: The Union finished the season with a franchise-best road record of 5-7-5.
24. Goals scored in the second half
26. Points earned at PPL Park: Philadelphia finished 7-5-5 and could only grab 26 of 51 total points at home. It was an improvement over 2012's 7-8-2 home record, but it's just the third-best home record in the franchise's first four years.
28. Appearances as a substitute for Antoine Hoppenot: Antoine came off the bench 28 times this year, which is more than anyone else in the entire league.
29. Goals allowed in the second half
42. Goals scored: It was an improvement over last year's total of 37 goals. The Union scored 44 in 2011 and 35 in 2010.
44. Goals allowed -The team conceded 45 last year, so there was only slight improvement in this category. The 4-1 and 5-3 losses to LA and Montreal certainly don't help the overall number. The defense allowed just 36 goals in 2011 but conceded 49 in 2010.
46. Total points: It was a ten point improvement from 2012, but not as good as the 48 points earned in 2011.
78. Offside calls: Montreal led the league by a wide margin.
150. Shots on goal: Improvement from 112 shots on goal in 2012. About 33% of shots this year were on frame.
172. Corner kicks: Philly was seventh in the league in attempts.
346. Consecutive minutes without scoring: This represents the Union's scoring slump from August 25 to September 27.
417. Fouls suffered: Nothing notable here. Montreal and Dallas were hacked down more than anyone else in the league.
438. Fouls committed: Ranked seventh out of 19 teams in this category. No surprise, Kansas City was number one with 511 fouls.
459. Total shots: The Union was also seventh out of 19 teams in this one. Huge improvement from 2012 when the team finished second to last in the league.
3,060. Minutes for Zac MacMath: The Union goalkeeper played every single minute this season. Among field players, Brian Carroll was number one with 2,969 minutes.
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WASHINGTON – President Obama on Wednesday nominated Sally Jewell, a former oil engineer and banker and current chief executive of a national outdoor retailer, to lead the Interior Department, making an unorthodox pick for his first woman nominee to his second-term Cabinet.
The president and CEO of Recreational Equipment Inc., Jewell has no government and little public policy experience, and has spent her career far from Washington. But her resume has elements that appealed to both of the two feuding interests that consume much of the debate at the department that controls public lands: the oil and gas extraction industries seeking access to public lands, as well as environmentalists seeking to preserve them.
Jewell, 56, started her career as a petroleum engineer working in the oil fields of Oklahoma and Colorado for Mobil Oil Corp. She then moved to the corporate banking industry, and joined the REI board in 1996, becoming chief operating officer four years later.
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She has been credited with expanding the Washington state-based retailer's Internet operations and contributing the membership cooperative's resources to environmental stewardship. Jewell, an avid outdoorswoman, serves on the board of the National Parks Conservation Assn. as well as the Board of Regents of the University of Washington.


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Barack Obama's ability to swat a fly during a television interview seems, judging by the hits the video has been getting, to have confirmed his status as one of the coolest people on the planet. But how cool is he really?
Imagine, if you will, a mythical pantheon of the coolest people of all time and ask yourself: would Obama be among them? And, if not, who deserves a place ahead of him?
You'd have to include the towering presence of Nelson Mandela, who has fighting an epic battle against racism in apartheid South Africa on his CV – plus a very nice line in flamboyant shirts.
Perhaps not as natty a dresser was Winston Churchill, whose wartime leadership, stirring oratory and penchant for cigars and victory symbols, have made him an icon of the 20th century. The French, meanwhile, may make the case for Joan of Arc, who presumably would have made rather short work of Obama's fly.
Then there is the cultural competition. On the big screen has anyone surpassed Clint Eastwood – especially while wearing a poncho and a mean stare that would still the heart of the most ruthless bandido?
Glamour-wise, who could compare with the wondrous Audrey Hepburn? Then there's the sporting icons – I'll throw two into the pot for starters. When I think about sporting cool I think Gary Sobers, the sublime West Indian all-rounder who was the first to hit six sixes from one over, and Steve Ovett, whose oddball persona was so much cooler for this young sports fan than that of his polished rival Sebastian Coe.
And finally from the music world I give you Ian Brown, Patti Smith and the young Elvis Presley. Beat that.


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Guess who's in motherfucking first place!!
Guess who's in motherfucking first place!!
As usual, the far-right-wing Jeezus-worshipping morality crusaders turn out the be degenerate sleazeball lying motherfuckers:
State Representative Sally Kern's proclamation of morality has been a lightning rod from the beginning, blaming the nation's economic problems on morality and claiming the nation is a world leader in abortion, pornography and other forms of debauchery.
Now, a new controversy has taken center stage involving The Baptist Messenger, a weekly paper with about 68,000 subscribers put out by the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma. The publication reprinted the proclamation in its July 16 edition, complete with state seal and a signature by Governor Brad Henry and Secretary of State Susan Savage.
"It is not anything that the state is sponsoring, so to see it on such an official document that we filed is really surprising," Savage said.
Savage's office has to verify the governor's signature on all proclamations and affix the seal. Savage believes the paper took another proclamation signed on July 2 and merged the bottom half with the Kern proclamation.
"I think it's unfortunate especially when it's something that's potentially controversial to have there be any misrepresentation of the state's official position on it," Savage said.
I guess forging the signatures of the Governor of Oklahoma and the Secretary of State, as well as the state seal, is just peachy fucking keen when you're an extreme far-right-wing theocratic motherfucking slimebag LYING FOR JEEZUS.
ScienceBlogger Ethan Siegel of Starts With A Bang is gonna video-blog himself having his chest waxed, and in honor of this Isis The Scientist and Comrade PhysioProf are each gonna donate $500 to Kiva Loans. Kiva is a charitable entity that acts as a clearinghouse for micro-lenders and micro-borrowers to implement loans that help enable the borrowers to start small businesses and lift themselves out of poverty. This is the kind of charitable outfit that even greedy selfish right-wing pigs can feel good about!
I encourage our readers to make some loans through Kiva, too, in honor of Ethan's courageous chest-waxing escapade. As you can see from this picture, he's a hairy motherfucker, so the waxing should be fucking hilarious!
Fellow ScienceBlogger Ethan Siegel of Starts With a Bang is going to shave his head in furtherance of charity, if 100 people leave comments on this blog post pledging to donate either $10 or four hours of time to charity.
In a potential sign of Sotomayor's strong political momentum, however, Senate Republicans indicated they do not intend to filibuster her nomination on the Senate floor.
It's also a "potential sign" of the filibuster-proof Democratic caucus majority in the Senate! Fucking right-wing morons are just getting more and more pathetic every day, pretending like they have any remaining substantial electoral relevance. If it weren't for the craven spinelessness of the Democrats, the GOP wouldn't even possess the meager scraps they still do.
Uncertain Chad seems to have given up the ghost today, with one of the most insultingly fucking stupid analogies I have ever heard:
I am a fan of the New York Giants.
I believe that they can win every game they play. I hope that they will win every game that they play. I get emotionally involved in their games to such a degree that my heart pounds and I get short of breath when they face a critical play in the fourth quarter. I yell at the tv, though I know that they can't hear me. When something goes wrong, I will punch things and curse. When they win, I will stay up late to watch highlights of a game I just watched.
{snipped out more wacky Giants fan crap}
There is absolutely no rational reason for any of this. But it's something I do anyway, because it's a part of who I am.
Does this make me less of a scientist (other than the decrease in productivity caused by blocking out several hours on 16-20 Sundays (plus the occasional Monday or Thursday) a year)? Have I somehow compromised my scientific objectivity by choosing to be so affected by the fortunes of one team playing what is (let's face it) a pretty arbitrary and faintly ridiculous game? Is my ability to separate out what happens during the football season from what I do in my day job indicative of some sort of mental defect?
Or is this just one of those things that people do, that make us more interesting to talk to than robots?
Yeah, dude, being a Giants fan and obsessively rooting for your team is just like being a gibbering religious fuckwit who believes in miracles, jesus, praying, hell, and all kinds of other deranged bronze-age fantasy shit. How fucking stupid do you take people for?
Fucking Democrats need to sack the motherfucking fuck up:
President Barack Obama may rely only on Democrats to push health-care legislation through the U.S. Congress if Republican resistance doesn't eventually give way, two of the president's top advisers said.
"Ultimately, this is not about a process, it's about results," David Axelrod, Obama's senior political strategist, said during an interview yesterday in his White House office. "If we're going to get this thing done, obviously time is a- wasting."
Both Axelrod and White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel said taking a partisan route to enacting major health-care legislation isn't the president's preferred choice. Yet in separate interviews, each man left that option open.
"We'd like to do it with the votes of members of both parties," Axelrod said. "But the worst result would be to not get health-care reform done."
Jesus motherfucking christ, could they be any more apologetic?? The Dems have a filibuster proof Senate majority and a fucktillion vote majority in the House. Why the fuck are they even acknowledging the existence of the Republican Party? The GOP has been completely utterly 100 bajillion percent repudiated by the American people.
Emanuel, making a theoretical case for a party-line vote, offered a definition of bipartisanship based not on roll-call votes but on whether Democrats have accepted Republican ideas during the process of negotiations.
He said Democrats already have passed that test, pointing to Republican amendments that the Democratic-controlled Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee has adopted.
"That's a test of bipartisanship — whether you took ideas from both parties," Emanuel said. "At the end of the day, the test isn't whether they voted for it," he said, referring to Republicans. "The test is whether the final product represented some of their ideas. And I think it will."
Republican ideas!?!?!? The motherfucking Republicans don't have ideas; they have guttural screams. This shit is just downright embarrassing. Don't these Dems have any fucking pride?
Have you ever dealt with an individual who views the entire universe as existing only to serve her own purposes, lacks even the faintest clue how her statements and actions are perceived by others, and is completely unaware that other people have their own goals and purposes? Gimme some fucking stories.


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(TOLEDO, Ohio - November 29, 2012) - Brennan Poole finished a solid fourth in the season finale at Kansas Speedway last month to wrap up the Hoosier Tire Superspeedway Challenge Award.
Poole and team owner Cathy Venturini will accept the $10,000 award next Saturday at the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards Championship Awards Banquet in Indianapolis. In seven speedway starts this year, Poole finished in the top five four times, including in a win at Pocono in June. He was also second at Chicagoland in July and at Pocono in August.
The Hoosier Tire Superspeedway Challenge Award is given to the owner of the ARCA Racing Series team scoring the most race points - not counting qualifying or lap bonuses - in the seven races at Daytona International Speedway, Talladega Superspeedway, Pocono Raceway (two), Michigan International Speedway, Chicagoland Speedway, and Kansas Speedway.
Based in Lakeville, Ind., Hoosier Racing Tire Corp. produces the Official Tire of the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards and is part of one of the longest-standing sponsor relationships in ARCA's 60-year history. Hoosier has participated as a supplier for ARCA-sanctioned events since the 1960s and has been the exclusive tire provider for the ARCA Racing Series since 1995.
Poole and Venturini finished the competition with a series-high 1260 points, 105 points ahead of owner Duke Thorson and driver Frank Kimmel. Overall series champions Russell Roulo and Chris Buescher were third in the category after winning in 2011. Past award winners are listed below.
Year - Winning Owner and Driver(s)
1984 - Davey Allison (Davey Allison)
1985 - Bill Collins (Davey Allison)
1986 - Jim Coyle (Lee Raymond)
1987 - Cathy Venturini (Bill Venturini)
1988 - Don Biederman (Tracy Leslie)
1989 - Hank Jones (Ben Hess)
1990 - Shelly Brevak (Bob Brevak)
1991 - Cathy Venturini (Bill Venturini)
1992 - Ron Keselowski (Bob Keselowski)
1993 - James Finch (Jeff Purvis)
1994 - James Finch (Jeff Purvis)
1995 - Barry Owen (Mike Wallace)
1996 - Harold Steele (Tim Steele)
1997 - Kerry Scherer (Mark Gibson)
1998 - Larry Clement (Frank Kimmel)
1999 - Ken Schrader (Bill Baird)
2000 - Mark Thompson (Bob Strait)
2001 - Larry Clement (Frank Kimmel)
2002 - Todd Braun (Chad Blount)
2003 - Larry Clement (Frank Kimmel)
2004 - Bill Gerhart (Bobby Gerhart, Blake Feese, Kyle Krisiloff)
2005 - Larry Clement (Frank Kimmel)
2006 - Larry Clement (Frank Kimmel)
2007 - Ray Evernham (Erin Crocker)
2008 - Eddie Sharp (Scott Speed)
2009 - Jessica Sharp (Justin Lofton)
2010 - Patrick Sheltra (Patrick Sheltra)
2011 - Russell Roulo (Chris Buescher)
2012 - Cathy Venturini (Brennan Poole)
Tickets are now on sale for the celebration which will wrap ARCA's 60th Anniversary Season.
Champion Chris Buescher, other top series drivers and special award winners, and key ARCA figures will be honored in the series' first postseason trip to Indianapolis.
The banquet will be held on Saturday, December 8 at the Indiana Convention Center's Sagamore Ballroom in Indianapolis, Indiana, in conjunction with the International Motorsports Industry Show (IMIS). The public is welcome.
For more information on the banquet, click here.
Click here for pricing information and the link to purchase tickets.
The ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards has crowned 30 ARCA national champions in 60 seasons since 1953, and has toured over 200 race tracks in 26 states since its inception. The series has tested the abilities of drivers and race teams over the most diverse schedule of stock car racing events in the world, visiting tracks ranging from 0.375 mile to 2.66 miles in length, on both paved and dirt surfaces as well as a left- and right-turn road course in its most recent season. This year, the series visited Alabama's Mobile International Speedway and Minnesota's Elko Speedway for the first time. Next season, ARCA will appear for the first time at Road America in Wisconsin.
Founded by John and Mildred Marcum in 1953 in Toledo, Ohio, the Automobile Racing Club of America (ARCA) is recognized among the leading sanctioning bodies in the country. Closing in on completing its sixth decade after hundreds of thousands of miles of racing, ARCA administers over 100 race events each season in four professional touring series and local weekly events.


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My work is a constant redefinition of where and what the peripheral is. As a physical state of being and as a standpoint of perception, the peripheral allows me to explore questions that cross disciplinary boundaries, using the language and methodologies of both art and science. With its fuzzy corners and undefined borders, the periphery and the translation process are an act of locating myself within the universe – both physically and conceptually. As I translate layers and layers of astronomical data and charts into three-dimensional forms, my sculptures become navigation devices that help me understand the relationship between the earth and the stars.
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MILWAUKEE (AP) - The race to replace retiring Republican congressman Rep. Tom Petri just got a little more crowded.
State Rep. Duey Stroebel has been in the Assembly since 2011. He said Saturday he's running for Congress because he wants to bring strong conservative principles to Washington.
He says he was born and raised in the district and he's very much in touch with the needs of local constituents.
Petri held the congressional seat for 35 years. His office initially said he'd run for re-election, but the 73-year-old now plans to announce his retirement Monday.
State Sen. Glenn Grothman has already said he'll challenge Petri in a primary. Two other Republicans considering a run are state Sen. Joe Leibham and John Hiller, who has worked with Gov. Scott Walker.


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