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Two Camps - - PC and CE Vendors - - Compete for Dominance in Home Entertainment Technology, Says ABI
PC vendors have been aggressively entering the consumer electronics (CE) market, attracted by the huge profit margins of high-end CE products.
OYSTER BAY, N.Y. - - January 6, 2004 - - PC vendors have been aggressively entering the consumer electronics (CE) market, attracted by the huge profit margins of high -end CE products. This insurmountable task will not be easy, and PC manufacturers' present strategies will not afford them the opportunity to wrest a major share of revenue away from the incumbent CE leaders in the near future, according to technology research firm ABI.
For the most part, PC manufacturers are joining the CE herd because the PC industry is now commoditized - - there are too many vendors offering similar products resulting in severe pricing pressure. Due to this downward momentum, profit margins for the manufacturers have dwindled in recent years.
Another motive for PC vendors' move into CE devices is convergence. Digital convergence between CE products and PC -based products is a natural, logical confluence of the technologies. Leading PC software and hardware companies, such as Dell, Microsoft, Intel, HP and Gateway, would prefer to seize control of the redefined CE landscape. According to Vamsi Sistla, Director of Broadband Research at ABI, "computing power, residential broadband access, and home networking are the three catalysts that are driving this convergence. Responding to the threat from PC vendors, many of the leading CE vendors, including Panasonic, Sony, Philips and Sharp, are arming their 'traditional' CE products with computing, broadband and networking capabilities."
Leading PC vendors seek to tap the additional growth afforded by the broader, and larger, CE market. Through initial successes with digital cameras and camcorders, PC vendors have already successfully entered the low -end market. Conversely, the high -end markets for PC manufacturers would require selling digital TVs and video host devices, such as PVRs (personal video recorders), and later progressing to HD (high -definition) products. Entering the high -end CE market increases vendors' reliance on Asian ODMs.
"High, sustainable profit margins with high -end CE products might not be possible, however, as more and more vendors enter the market, potentially repeating the PC industry's present situation," continues Sistla. "In the end, continued product differentiation - - combined with meeting consumers' needs - - will be a path to success for either camp."
ABI's Residential Entertainment Technologies Quarterly Service (RETS) offers the latest market forecasts for different display technologies including liquid crystal display (LCD), plasma and digital light projector (DLP), as well as for other digital devices such as DVD players/recorders, digital audio products, personal video recorders (PVR), game consoles, and wireless and network -enabled digital products. RETS provides detailed market segmentation coupled with insightful analysis, and clients are given quarterly updates of the latest trends, news, and vendor announcements.
About ABI
ABI is a N.Y. -based technology market research firm founded in 1990. ABI publishes market research and technology intelligence on the wireless, automotive, electronics, broadband and energy industries. Details can be found on the web at abiresearch.com or by calling 516 -624 -3113.


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DEAR AMY: My 16-year-old son wants a tattoo, which I generally do not have a problem with.
However, he wants to have a cross tattooed on his arm. To him, the cross symbolizes acceptance.
He is affiliated with no religion and has not had a Christian upbringing.
I think that a tattoo of such a sacred symbol for many people could seem disrespectful or even offensive to Christians. He and his mother think I am wrong. What are your thoughts?
Concerned Father
DEAR CONCERNED: Your son is correct — the cross is a powerful symbol, and one of the things it symbolizes is acceptance.
I can't imagine that sporting a cross tattoo would be offensive to Christians; however, it might inspire some assumptions and conversations that your son should prepare himself to have. (For what it's worth, in researching this issue I came across a recent statement from the former Archbishop of Canterbury, head of the Church of England, stating that Christians should not be offended by non-Christians wearing crosses.) Your son might be using this issue to convey his curiosity about Christianity; if so, I hope you will support his interest.
Your family's conversation about this is a good one, and part of it should also focus on the larger issue: When he reaches maturity, your son has a right to do just about whatever he wants with his body, but there are consequences for every choice he makes.
You and your family also should research the laws and restrictions in your state regarding tattooing. At his age he will need parental consent and a parent to be present when he gets inked.
DEAR AMY: I live in a three-flat in Chicago and have a neighbor question.
I am throwing myself a birthday party at home. One set of neighbors is great, but I can't say the same about the other neighbor.
I really don't want to invite either neighbor to my apartment, but I feel this strange sense of requirement to do so. What is your take on this?
Worried in Chicago
DEAR WORRIED: You should not invite anyone to celebrate your birthday with you at your home who you don't want to host.
Sometimes the best way to be a good neighbor is to maintain a friendly relationship without getting too close, too soon. An invitation before you are ready would set a precedent for a relationship you might not be prepared to have.
When you live in close quarters with neighbors, and there is a possibility of disruption with guests coming and going (and the probability of more noise than usual), it is polite to give them a heads up. You can do this by note, saying, "I'm having some friends over on Saturday night. I hope it doesn't cause any disruption for you, but please let me know if there's a problem."
If everything goes well, it would be thoughtful for you to follow up with a "thank you" and a slice of cake.
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G'day everyone- It's Arman back again and ready to share my snack of choice lately!
When it comes to flavor and taste combinations, sweet and salty ALWAYS wins in my book.
There is something extra delicious about having a little sweetness and saltiness in a recipe which takes it to the next level. Not only that, adding a pinch of sea salt to many (sweeter) foods, really does enhance the natural sweetness.
Case in point? Every morning, whenever I make my standard bowl of oatmeal (currently crushing on this healthy vanilla cake batter version), I always add a pinch of sea salt during the cooking process AND once it's finished. It really adds the extra oomph and sweetness, without the need to overdoing it on the natural stuff, like honey, maple syrup or agave.
This isn't just reserved for breakfast– I love my snacks to have the winning combination too and lately, I've been loving changing up my granola to incorporate that! I use my base recipe (oats, nut butter, maple syrup) and add some sweet and salty mix-ins!
The beauty of this granola is that it is SO customizable- I simply mix through what I have on hand or what I'm in the mood for! Here are some fun ideas-
Salty mix-ins-
- Pretzels
- Lightly salted peanuts/cashews/almonds
- Dry roasted edamame beans
Sweet mix-ins-
- Dairy free chocolate chips
- Dried fruit
- Unsweetened banana chips
For this healthy sweet and salty granola, I went with more of a trail mix kind of feel- I included slightly salted natural peanuts, unsweetened banana chips (my downfall!) and some dairy free chocolate chips. In less than 25 minutes, my apartment smelled AMAZING and my taste buds were in a frenzy over all the sweet and salty goodness!
Hint- For those who don't want to use honey (especially if you are a strict vegan), it definitely works with brown rice syrup and maple syrup too!
Arman is always snacking and thus, needs to make smarter choices. Luckily, he refuses to believe sweet recipes need to be sinful and shares healthy recipes WITHOUT sacrificing taste on his blog!


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Does it even exist here?
28.Dec.2012, 02:51 PM
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A few months ago we had a second child. There's a possible job opportunity for my wife that might start as soon as Feb. 1, 2013. My son will only be about 6 months old then.
Yes, it's not ideal, but my daughter started attending daycare (not in Sweden) when the was about that age as well.
So, please, not interested in discussion on the appropriate age for starting daycare. Thanks.
What I am curious about is if there is even places in Sweden that take children this young. Since dagis starts at 12 months and mothers get so much leave from work, there doesn't seem to be a market infant daycare at all. Are there other options? Also, we live in Malmö and the job would be in Copenhagen...does anyone know if there are more options in Denmark?
Thanks for the help! b, okie.
28.Dec.2012, 10:17 PM
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Joined: 13.Jul.2008
You can check in your area to see if there is something called dagmamma.
I am not sure if they take children under the age of 12 months but it could be worth a shot.
Good luck!
29.Dec.2012, 11:21 AM
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Location: Dalarna
Joined: 5.Apr.2006
Subsidised daycare in Sweden does not start until 12 months - sometimes it is possible to start a month early if a place is available - so at 6 months the main options are
- a private nanny/au-pair
- the other parent taking parental leave (as both parents must take a minimum of 2 months or the time is lost)
If you move to Denmark and register there etc then you can get daycare in a so called Vuggestue from the age of 6 months although the quality varies widely and staffing levels can be much lower than in Sweden so you need to do your homework (I had a friend whose kids were in a 0-3 daycare with 20 kids and just 2 staff and she was not happy)


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Army bids to calm India violence
India's army has moved in to stop armed clashes over land between settlers and local villagers that have killed at least 11 people in the remote north-east, police said.
Two days of battles between the ethnic Bodo community and Muslim settlers also injured at least 10 people in Kokrajhar district, nearly 155 miles west of Gauhati, the state capital, said police inspector-general SN Singh.
The clashes in Assam state began on Friday after assailants killed one person. As the violence spread to more than half a dozen villages in the region, nearly 7,000 people fled their homes and took refuge in state-run relief camps, Mr Singh said.
State authorities called in the army and imposed a night curfew in the region to quell violence. No fresh clashes have since been reported.
The soldiers have been patrolling the violence-hit region, Mr Singh said.
Animosity and accusations of land-stealing have long simmered between Bodos and the thousands of mostly Bengali Muslim settlers, many of whom came from the former East Pakistan before it became Bangladesh in 1971.
The two groups have clashed sporadically since 1990s and burned each other's homes and property, state officials said.


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I know it looks bad but ist my first time really using Open Canvas but im not finished yet
No, this does NOT look bad. Very good design! Probably my favorite of your mecha.
Wow!thanks I still remember i had so mcuh fun designing it. I have this posted on another art site and between here and there im amazed at how many ppl love this design. It seems everyone enjoys simpler designs as much as they do complex.
Actually, I especially like the energy blades on the backs of the hands. Is there any significance to their different colors? My one critique: the shins could stand to be a little longer.
its nicely done, the colors work well and the design is well sized
that's amazing.It DOESN'T look bad.Your mech has Christmas laser blades.lol


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The La Crosse Tribune reports that for one Melrose grower who supplies restaurants and stores with tomatoes throughout the winter, monthly heating bills have climbed past $10,000 for its greenhouses. That's 25 percent higher than normal.
The region's winter was the fifth coldest on record, driving up costs for propane amid shortages and rising demand. Farmers are left with an uncomfortable choice of passing on higher costs to consumers or absorbing them.
Some farmers are considering new ways to lock in lower prices for the future, including switching from propane to biomass and other fuels. But for now, the region's smaller agriculture operations may need to absorb the higher costs.


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Cosplayer Catwithoutagun > Costume of Hatsune Miku (Vocaloid 2)
- Most Recent Photo
- 06-14-2011
- Series
- Vocaloid 2
- Character
- Hatsune Miku
- Special Variation:
- Matryoshka
- Year Completed:
- Construction Difficulty:
- Very Easy
About this Costume
- Construction Details:
Bought the hoodie on eBay, altered it to a track jacket collar and installed a new zipper. The cityscape is illustration board (thin and sturdy!) on a headband and took about 3 hours to cut/glue/etc,
- Personal Thoughts:
- I haven't cosplayed in about a year, it was nice to have an easy transition back into the cosplay scene! I couldn't fit the headphones with the cityscape and opted for being recognizable/matching. I scrapped the head city and plan to make it smaller next time I wear this.
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Specially formulated for use with traditional Sumi-e ink wash painting techniques, these professional, artist-grade watercolors offer a high pigment concentration that works exceptionally well on absorbent rice papers.
Japanese painters testify to the unique effects that can be achieved with Yasutomo Sumi-e Watercolors. Use them on their own, or try combining them with European and American-made watercolors. They are also great for calligraphy, rubber stamping, card making, and paper crafts.
The pans, which measure 1¾" × 1", are contained in reusable plastic trays and can be removed and used individually.
Asian Colors, Set of 6
This beautiful array of six authentic Asian colors includes Black, Chinese White, Pale Gold, Reddish Gold, Red, and Silver.
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This set contains six shimmering colors including Pearlescent Purple, Pearlescent Pink, Pearlescent Peach, Pearlescent Green, Pearlescent Blue, and Pearlescent Lime.
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Reflecting a traditional Sumi-e palette, this set contains 12 colors including Crimson, Yellow Ochre, Lemon Yellow, Pearl Green, Viridian, Cobalt Blue, Indigo, Carmine, Red Ochre, Black, Chinese White, and Vermilion.
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About 3,000 protesters marched from Plymouth Hoe to the city centre objecting to job losses and ward closures at Derriford Hospital.
Plymouth Hospitals Trust is proposing to close 50 beds and 400 posts to bridge a projected £25m cash gap.
The trust rejects claims that patient care will be compromised.
'Terrible risk'
Redundancy notices are expected to be issued to 70 workers, some of them thought to be nurses, at the beginning of next week.
Some admitted that the turnout, which mainly consisted of staff, was disappointing.
Staff trainer Alison Brewer, 41, said: "We could have had more. There are 6,500 staff at Derriford after all, but there has been a lot of support from all of the areas of the hospital and from all levels."
At the head of the march was a pipe band and a hearse carrying flowers which spelled out RIP NHS. Banners read: Save nurses, sack managers.
Iain Andrews of the union Unison, said: "This isn't just about the loss of our members' jobs, it is also about the terrible risk that the proposed cuts could bring to patients, their families and carers living in Plymouth, South Hams and east Cornwall.
"We know that Derriford is staffed by professionals who save lives on a daily basis, they are overstretched and morale is at breaking point, something has to be done."
"There are people who have to stay back at the end of shifts.
"You have to forego breaks and psychological care."
Derriford colleague Ms Brewer said: "We cannot spend the same amount of time we used to with people.
"I was speaking to one patient yesterday who said no-one had listened to her for 10 days because they did not have the time.
"I felt so sorry for her."
She added: "Even spending two minutes with patients is difficult because we are so overstretched."
Last month some 27,000 people took part in a march protesting against a
decision to cut health services and jobs in Cornwall.
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OTC Reporting Facility (ORF) Industry Testing
As a reminder, FINRA has revised the migration date for firms to begin reporting OTC equity security trades and trades in restricted equity securities effected pursuant to Securities Act Rule 144A to the new OTC Reporting Facility (ORF) technology platform. Firms will begin reporting trades to the ORF on the new platform on Monday, September 15, 2014. Beginning Monday, April 14, 2014, firms may begin testing for the FINRA OTC Reporting Facility (ORF) migration. The testing will be available through the NASDAQ OMX Test Facility (NTF).1
Firms can access the NTF via the Computer-to-Computer (CTCI) and Financial Information eXchange (FIX) protocols and via the FINRA TRAQS secure test website. Firms can also download test reference data via the ORF Web Application Programming Interface (API) and authorized firms can test the Trade Data Dissemination Service (TDDS2.0) vendor feed for OTCBB and Other OTC transactions, and test the FINRA ADDS OTC Reporting Facility Trade Journal files.2
To prepare for testing FINRA will be working with firms beginning the week of April 7, 2014, to complete all setups and answer any questions. Until the migration is complete, firms testing for the ORF migration will not be charged any fees for use of the NTF.
Test Directions (CTCI/FIX, Secure Web, API, TDDS 2.0)
Firms should follow the test directions.
Test Scenarios
Firms can test with securities available in the TRAQS website security scan or via the downloadable securities master file in the API test files. Firms should test with a partner contra firm in order to simulate reporting transactions.
Test Functions
The following test functions will be available April 14, 2014.
Trade Reporting:
- Trade Entry
- Trade Cancels
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API Reference Data:
- Security Master Files
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- Trade transactions
The following test functions will be available April 21, 2014.
- Trade Match
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FINRA will issue separate ORF technical notices as test details are available for additional ORF functions.
These specifications are available on the FINRA.org website:
- ORF FIX Specification - version 1.3 (3/4/14, PDF 1,024 KB)
- ORF CTCI Specification - version 1.2 (3/4/14, PDF 756 KB)
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I thought this was pretty interesting, and it's quite funny to hear the controllers attempt to back pedal in their reasoning of what they are filming. Check out the video below.
Official video from the last shuttle mission has been reviewed and analyzed.
Did NASA coverup evidence of a UFO?
Did NASA coverup evidence of a UFO?
A segment from NASA's live, public feed shows an angle of the Atlantis cargo bay and boom being opened and serviced. The ground controller on the last shuttle flight is describing the action to the audience, and it's all pretty dry stuff.
Until about the 4:30 mark.Suddenly the camera pans upward and three orbs appear, flying in the increasingly familiar triangle formation.
As the image plays out, it seems the narrator and other commenters are trying very hard to persuade anyone watching that what they are seeing are random reflections of light off a piece of tin foil.
Why go to such lengths to dismiss the image as something, anything, other than a UFO? It seems the controllers jumped right into an explanation before any rumors got started. That's suspicious enough on its own.
But the explanation given (unasked for, by the way) is pretty lame. It asks anyone watching to distrust their own eyes.
The objects dance away from each other and don't seem to be caused by a reflection from the lens. They act independently, yet always maintain equidistant juxtaposition from each other.
The objects may not be of the unidentified flying object kind, but it seems strange the NASA people would want to kill the prospects of any UFO rumors cropping up.
It didn't work.
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Centro Internazionale Documentazione "Linea Gotica"
Montemaggi has lectured about the Gothic Line at
important national and international meetings, in 1984 at Pesaro and
Sestino (where he won the 1st National Prize), in 1987 at Kassel and
Milazzo, in 1990 at Bologna, in 1994 at Lucca, in 1995 at Florence,
Medicina, San Marino Rep., Bologna. He has written many articles on the
battle of Rimini in the best Italian papers and magazines ("Corriere della
Sera", "Il Resto del Carlino", "Storia Illustrata", "Storia Militare")
and described in local books the war events of many towns along the
Gothic Line (Tavullia, Cattolica, Gemmano, Montecolombo, Riccione,
S.Lorenzo in Corregiano, Corpolò, Verucchio, Santarcangelo, Savignano,
Sarsina, Linaro, Cesena, Medicina, etc.).
Cronistoria di
Rimini e della Linea Gotica dal 1942-1944. Collection of 142 articles
printed on "Il Resto del Carlino" and "Il Corriere della Sera" from 1942
to 1997..
The book, officially presented on Sept. 21, 2002, on the 58th anniversary of the liberation of Rimini, is the conclusion of the whole historiography work of the Author about the offensive of the Gothic Line, "the biggest battle ever fought in Italy". In 344 pages of great size 21x30 cm, with 190 photos and 26 maps, it gives a detailed account of the Italian Campaign from the offensive of the Gothic Line, enlarged to the Greece landing, until Spring 1945, showing its political and military interdependence with the Balkan events and the world policy through the reservation of the divergent and controversial decision of Churchill, Roosevelt and Stalin, until never revealed with such a brutal sincerity.
Since 2001 he is Honorary Presidente of Aries (Ass. Ricerche Iconografiche E Storiche)
Since 2002 he is member of Comitato
Nazionale for the Armerd Forces in the War of Liberation
CANADA - Dominick Graham, historian (Tug of war - La battaglia di Italia 1943-45) Montemaggi, the Riminese guru of the Gothic Line.
Bill McAndrew, historian, Canadian Directorate of History, (Canadians and the Italian Campaign) You are a special source of knowledge and know the military operations of the Gothic L. better than any other historian.
David Pentley,
Commander Canadian Land Force & Staff College, Kingston Montemaggi is the
only historian who knows the offensive of the Gothic Line from three
points of view, the Allied, the German and the Italian. Gen. Henri Tellier,
R.22.R., combatant, protagonist of the Battle of Rimini. You are, without
doubt, the most knowledgeable, prolific and, it seems to me, objective and
understanding historian on this subject and its impact on the war itself.
GRAN BRETAGNA - James Lucas, combatant and historian (World War Two through German Eyes) You are the recognized authority on the war in Italy.
Douglas Orgill, combatant and historian (The Gothic Line - Ital. La Linea Gotica) For professor Amedeo Montemaggi, friendship, respect and admiration Brig.
John Paley, combatant, 4th Hussars "Gemmano, the Cassino of the Adriatic".This is war."
Maj. F.V.Sheppard, combatant Queen's Royal Regiment "Gemmano" is the best historic report on the battles of the Gothic Line.
Maj.Gen. John Strawson, later C.O. 4th Hussars and Chief of Staff Land Forces U.K. historian (The Italian Campaign ) Your knowledge of the battles of the Gothic Line is unequalled and you - thing most unusual - have looked at those fights from every point of view.
Raleigh Trevelyan, combatant and historian (Rome '44) You have given the
most precious contribution to the history of Italy and of the war.
Gerhard Schreiber, historian (Revisionismus und Weltmachtstreben) Montemaggi fills up many blank spaces in the historiography of the Italian campaign.
GRECIA - Panteleimos Fostini, Metropolite of Chios, historian (Proschinima sto Rimini) Many thanks to the Riminese historian Montemaggi who let me know the '"Offensiva della Linea Gotica", "Rimini - S.Marino '44", "Savignano '44" and "La Linea Gotica" (1990).
ITALIA - Life Senator Paolo Emilio Taviani, historian, president F.I.V.L.(Feder. It. Volontari Libertà). Montemaggi is known as the greatest expert in our Country and one of the best ones in the world as regards to historiography of the war campaign in Italy.
Giovanni Spadolini, Italian Premier and Defence Minister Your work has a remarkable importance.. I have informed the Chiefs of Staff.
Gen. Sq. Aerea Francesco Cavalera, former Chief of the Italian Defence You put a landmark in the history of that passage of Armies.
Gen. Sq. Duilio Fanali, C.O: Raggruppamento Caccia regia Aeronautica Italiana 1943-45
I have appreciated your work, fruit of commendable and thorough synthesis, objective and and authoritative, of events that have moulded our present with an unequivocal mark.. and an undeniable, incisive influence on our future.
Gen. Luigi Caligaris, Member of European Parliament, international political and military expert (Paura di vincere) It looks as in Italy only Montemaggi has dealt with the Auftragstaktik.
Gen. Salvatore Scotto Di Carlo, (Italian Aeronautica) It has the chrism of a work of high historical level conferred by the impressive documents, by the profound and well-balanced rationality, by the harmonious richness and variety of details, by the narrative validity.
Franco Bandini, historian, (Storia Illustrata, Occhio polemico, 1981) The volume is much more than a simple description because it contains the demonstration - impeccable - of a theory to which historians have turned a deaf ear.that the offensive was fought only apparently against Kesselring but in reality against Stalin and above all against the Roosevelt-Marshall-Hopkins triad.
Renzo De Felice, historian, (Mussolini, l'alleato) In the last ten days of September Kesselring would have asked Hitler to withdraw behind the Po (A.M. Linea Gotica).
Raimondo Luraghi, historian, (Storia della guerra civile americana) Montemaggi, the greatest scholar and expert of the historical problem "Linea Gotica".
Arrigo Petacco historian (Storia del fascismo) Montemaggi, the most alert reconstructer of the battles of the Gothic LIne.
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Ross Douthat:
Barack Hitler Obama — It's remarkable what those fiendish GOP operatives can squeeze into thirty seconds: Not only does McCain's "celeb" ad have "Barack Obama will rape yo daughters overtones," says Rick Perlstein (who's apparently under the impression that most Americans think of Paris Hilton …
Discussion: The Corner, The Daily Dish, Blog entry, Sister Toldjah, Oliver Willis, Ed Driscoll.com and Stop The ACLU
Rich Lowry / The Corner: Graham on the "Celeb" Controversy
Daniel Larison / The Daily Dish: Nonsense — Besides being paranoid, the idea that McCain's …
Marty / Martin Eisenstadt's Blog:
Paris Hilton's family fuming at McCain campaign — I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but it seems that the new McCain ad criticizing Obama for being a celebrity has ruffled some unintended feathers. I, for one, quite liked the ad, but I hear whispers from the inner campaign staff …
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Gallup Daily: Obama 45%, McCain 44% — PRINCETON, NJ — The race for the presidency has moved back into a statistical tie in the latest Gallup Poll Daily tracking update of national registered voters, with Barack Obama now ahead of John McCain by just one percentage point, 45% to 44%.
Discussion: The New Republic, Top of the Ticket, Open Left, The Carpetbagger Report, NewsBusters.org and www.redstate.com
Don Frederick / Top of the Ticket: Gallup poll update: Barack Obama and John McCain essentially dead even
Chris Bowers / Open Left: Presidential Forecast, 7/31: Numbers and Gut Disconnect
Justin McCarthy / NewsBusters.org: 'View' Fight: Hasselbeck Spars with Panel Over McCain's Ad
Mark Kilmer / www.redstate.com: The ditzy, celebrity candidate.
Carrie Budoff Brown / The Politico:
GOP's celeb-Obama message gains traction — Barack Obama's critics laid down the foundations of the strategy months ago: The Republican National Committee started the "Audacity Watch" back in April, and Karl Rove later fueled the attack by describing the first-term Illinois senator as "coolly arrogant."
Mark Silva / The Swamp: McCain camp on celebrity and race card
John Riley / Spin Cycle: Sex celebs: Why Britney and Paris?
Jonathan Martin / Jonathan Martin's Blogs: Black congressional Dems question McCain accusation
Matthew Sheffield / NewsBusters.org: Acceptance of Arrogant Obama Critique Says a Lot About the Media
Michael J.W. Stickings / The Reaction: Yet another example of the media's abominable coverage of the …
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Donald Douglas / American Power: The Building Backlash to Obama's Marxism?
Jonathan Singer / MyDD: The Wrong Target — Watching John McCain's increasingly flailing …
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Discussion: NewsBusters.org, www.redstate.com, Ben Smith's Blogs and Political Punch
Mark Finkelstein / NewsBusters.org: Unanimous: Hardball Panel Agrees Obama Playing Race Card
Natalie Gewargis / Political Punch: NYT Editorial Board Says McCain Camp Playing "O.J." Card
Mark Murray / MSNBC:
GRAHAM AND LIEBERMAN DEFEND AD — From NBC's Ken Strickland and Andrea Mitchell — Responding to criticism of McCain's recent TV ad depicting Obama as celebrity without substance, two of McCain's key Senate allies fired back in an unrelated news conference.
PoliticalBase.com Blog: Brownstein: McCain Ad "Reminiscent of the Ad That The RNC Ran Against Harold Ford"
Susan Duclos / Wake up America: Report: Hilton Family Fuming Over McCain Ad Spoofing Paris and Obama
Carpetbagger / The Carpetbagger Report: Obama on Spears/Hilton attack: 'Is that really what this election's about?'
Noam Scheiber / The New Republic:
The McCain Ad in South Florida — Contemplating Eve's (and Rick Perlstein's) analogy between the McCain "Celeb" ad and Leni Riefenstahl's greatest hits, it occurs to me that the similarities won't be lost on many elderly Jews in South Florida. My late grandfather, a member of this species …
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Donald Douglas / American Power: John McCain's Final Solution!
Todd Purdum / Vanity Fair:
The McCain Behind the Curtain
The McCain Behind the Curtain
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John Cole / Balloon Juice: Fool Us Three Times, We All Lose
Jbmckinney / TIME.com: Aide: McCain Pained by Lack of "Straight Talk"
Dean Barnett / Weekly Standard Blog: About that Ad — As you know, I haven't exactly established myself …
Allahpundit / Hot Air:
Unbelievable: NYT recycles nutroots charge that McCain's Britney ad is racist
Unbelievable: NYT recycles nutroots charge that McCain's Britney ad is racist
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Jennifer Parker / Political Radar:
McCain: 'We're Proud of That Commercial'
McCain: 'We're Proud of That Commercial'
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Ben Smith / Ben Smith's Blogs: McCain 'proud' of ad
Andrew Malcolm / Top of the Ticket:
Where did Barack Obama's mojo go?
Where did Barack Obama's mojo go?
Robert Stacy McCain / The Other McCain: 'This big honking zephyr of lies'
Jennifer Rubin / Commentary: Buyers' Remorse — The Los Angeles Times' Andrew Malcolm …
Rick Moran / Right Wing Nut House: McCAIN CAMPAIGN STILL FOUNDERING
Matthew Yglesias:
Management By McCain — Kevin Drum's not the only liberal upset …
Management By McCain — Kevin Drum's not the only liberal upset …
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Jesse Taylor / pandagon.net: Poor Managers
Glenn Reynolds / Pajamas Media:
GAFFE-O-MATIC: … Isn't there just one President on the dollar bill?
GAFFE-O-MATIC: … Isn't there just one President on the dollar bill?
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Andy Borowitz / The Huffington Post: Britney, Paris Air Savage Anti-McCain Ad
Dan McLaughlin / www.redstate.com: John McCain Does Not Think That Campaigning Against Barack Obama Makes Him A Racist
John Santucci / Political Radar: The Note: Will McCain's Attacks Backfire?
Ed Morrissey / Hot Air: Jake Tapper: Obama smeared McCain
Kevin Drum / Washington Monthly:
JOHN McCAIN'S "PALPABLE PAIN"....From Todd Purdum's profile …
JOHN McCAIN'S "PALPABLE PAIN"....From Todd Purdum's profile …
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Hope and change: Obama loses eight points in four days
Hope and change: Obama loses eight points in four days
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Frank James / The Swamp:
McCain camp: Obama plays race card
McCain camp: Obama plays race card
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Daniel W. Reilly / The Crypt's Blogs: CBC: McCain camp "scraping the bottom of the barrel" with race comments
Jonathan Martin / Jonathan Martin's Blogs: Davis and Weaver spar
The Huffington Post:
Bill Press: John McCain Plays the Race Card
Bill Press: John McCain Plays the Race Card
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Marty Lederman / Balkinization:
This is Really Pretty Amazing — In a 93-page opinion in the Miers/Bolten contempt case, Judge Bates not only rejects all of the various Administration arguments against justiciability, but goes so far as to reach the merits and hold that there is no basis for the DOJ argument …
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Andrew Sullivan / The Daily Dish: Bolten And Miers — Marty Lederman parses today's decision:
David Stout / New York Times:
White House Aides Can Be Subpoenaed — WASHINGTON — President Bush's top advisers cannot ignore subpoenas issued by Congress, a federal judge ruled on Thursday in a case that involves the firings of several United States attorneys but has much wider constitutional implications for all three branches of government.
David Kurtz / Talking Points Memo: COURT RULES ON MIERS/BOLTEN SUBPOENAS
Matt Apuzzo / Associated Press: US Judge: White House Aides Can Be Subpoenaed
Josh Patashnik / The New Republic: Bad News for Bolten and Miers
Damozel / Buck Naked Politics: Senior White House Aides Can Be Subpoenaed, Says Bush Appointed Federal Judge
Mark Kleiman / The RBC: "Without any support in the case law"
Brian Angliss / Scholars and Rogues: Bush judge rules for Congress
Jim Oliphant / The Swamp: Judge: No full immunity for advisers
Matt Apuzzo / Associated Press:
Federal judge rules Bush's aides can be subpoenaed — WASHINGTON - A federal judge on Thursday rejected President Bush's contention that senior White House advisers are immune from subpoenas, siding with Congress' power to investigate the executive branch and handing a victory to Democrats probing …
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Steve Benen / Crooks and Liars: Judge rejects immunity claim, says White House aides can be subpoenaed
Jesse Lee / The Gavel: Judge Bates Rules On Miers/Bolton Case
Ed Morrissey / Hot Air: Judge: Congress can subpoena White House officials
Jared Allen / The Hill:
Pelosi says Rove contempt citation is possible
Pelosi says Rove contempt citation is possible
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BREAKING: Judge Bates Rules for the House
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Del Quentin Wilber / Washington Post: Judge Rules Bush Aides Must Obey Congressional Subpoenas
Glenn Greenwald / Salon: A federal court rejects Bush's "executive privilege" claims
Alexander Mooney / CNN:
McCain says 'race card' charges are fair — (CNN) — John McCain told CNN Thursday it is fair for his campaign manager to claim Barack Obama is playing 'the race card.' — "I'm sorry to say that it is. It's legitimate," McCain told CNN's John King. "And there's no place in this campaign for that.
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Susan Duclos / Wake up America: John McCain Campaign: Obama Has Played The Race Card
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Randyj / TIME.com: McCain Defends "Race Card" Charge
John Cole / Balloon Juice: I Got Nothing But Admiration
Marc Ambinder:
Bluffing 'Bout Bias? — CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA — Really, the press corps should pay attention to Barack Obama's sustained defense of his energy policies, which includes new language on John McCain's ties to the oil industry. But we're not: we're writing about the flashpoint of the day …
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Andrew Romano / Newsweek Blogs: Playing the 'Playing the Race Card' Card
Brad DeLong / Grasping Reality with Both Hands: Atlantic Monthly Death Spiral Watch (Marc Ambinder Edition)
Jennifer Rubin / Commentary: Playing The Race Card
Carpetbagger / The Carpetbagger Report: McCain campaign aims even lower, accuses Obama of playing 'race card'
Todd Beeton / MyDD: Is Going Negative Ever Going To Backfire On McCain?
Digby / Hullabaloo: Innoculation
Michael Scherer / Swampland: The Race and Race — One of the big tests for our nation …
Philip Klein / American Spectator: Race Card Politics
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Allahpundit / Hot Air:
Obama spokesman: His dollar bill comment wasn't about race …
Obama spokesman: His dollar bill comment wasn't about race …
Jonathan Martin / Jonathan Martin's Blogs: Suggesting the race card and then denying it
Faiz / Think Progress:
EXCLUSIVE: To Provoke War, Cheney Considered Proposal To Dress Up Navy Seals As Iranians And Shoot At Them — Speaking at the Campus Progress journalism conference earlier this month, Seymour Hersh — a Pulitzer-Prize winning journalist for The New Yorker — revealed that Bush administration officials held …
Discussion: Washington Monthly and Newshoggers.com
Avi Zenilman / Ben Smith's Blogs:
Obama: "Is that the best you can come up with?" — At an economic town hall in Cedar Rapids, Obama continues to use high-mindedness as a bludgeon against the McCain ad:
Discussion: The Moderate Voice and Swampland
Ana Marie Cox / Swampland: I've Got a Bad Feeling About This
Julia Werdigier / New York Times:
Rising Oil Prices Swell Profits at Exxon and Shell — Exxon Mobil, the world's largest publicly traded oil company, reported on Thursday that second-quarter income rose 14 percent, to $11.68 billion, the highest-ever for an American company. — Net income of $2.22 a share compared with $10.26 billion …
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—Blue Girl / Blue Girl, Red State: Thursday morning quick hits
Tom Elia / The New Editor: Something about ExxonMobil's Profits You Probably Won't Read in Media Reports
Steve Hargreaves / CNNMoney.com:
Exxon posts record $11.68 billion profit
Exxon posts record $11.68 billion profit
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Jeannine Aversa / Associated Press: Growth weaker than hoped; economy shrinks in Q4
Logan Murphy / Crooks and Liars:
PFC LaVena Johnson Was Raped, Beaten, Set On Fire And Worse - Army Calls It Suicide — Nicole and I have both written posts about the mysterious circumstances surrounding the death of PFC LaVena Johnson, and Democracy Now! had a heartbreaking interview with her family last week.
Discussion: The Gavel and Committee on Oversight …
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Clinton Supporter Angered By 'Other Women' Obama VP Talk — ABC News' Jennifer Parker reports: A longtime friend of Sen. Hillary Clinton said it's "incomprehensible" that Sen. Barack Obama would choose another woman to be his vice-presidential candidate over Sen. Hillary Clinton.
Rasmussen Reports:
Election 2008: Montana Presidential Election — McCain Pulls Even in Montana — The good news for John McCain in Montana is that he's gained six points on Barack Obama over the past month. The bad news is that the race is essentially even in a state that George W. Bush won by 20-percentage points …
Discussion: Daily Kos and TPM Election Central
Eric Kleefeld / TPM Election Central: Another Poll Shows Montana Is A Swing State
Michael Scherer / Swampland:
Inside the New Battleground Poll — In the grand cosmos of political polling organizations, Quinnipiac is one of the better ones. So it's worth taking a look at its new summer snapshot of three battleground states—Florida, Ohio and Pennsylvania. The poll was conducted over a full week …
Discussion: The Nation, MyDD and TIME.com
Ari Berman / The Nation: Today in The Nation: McCain's Low Road
Josh Orton / MyDD: Iraq Strategy: Don't Trust The Polls
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U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson's workplace at the nation's capital is 1,100 miles from Interfacial Solutions' River Falls research/manufacturing facility, but Johnson was like a member of the family when he visited with founder Dr. Jeff Cernohous and his employees the morning of Friday, April 5.
It was probably more about the plastics business than political synergy.
Johnson, who turned 60 on Monday, had never held elected office before selling his interest in Oshkosh-based PACUR, LLC, a polyester and plastics manufacturer, to run against three-term incumbent Russ Feingold.
Johnson's former company manufactures plastics used, in part, for the packaging of medical equipment and supplies.
Interfacial's staff provides research and development for outside customers as well as having invented several unique polymer-based products themselves.
Cernohous and partners Gregg Bennett and Brian Szymanski met privately with Johnson for about 15 minutes, then gave a quick tour of the plant before the senator strolled into a training room to talk with employees.
Johnson earlier had spoken to a group assembled at WESTconsin Credit Union in Hudson. Later Friday morning he addressed a gathering at Pierce-Pepin Electric Coop in Ellsworth.
Johnson told the 25 men and women at Interfacial his dream would be to get voted out of office for helping solve America's debt crisis.
He cited the staggering $575 billion annual cost of Medicare as the poster-child for government entitlement programs.
"Paying in $1 for every $3 spent is not sustainable," he said.
Noting that the program was begun when average life expectancy was 62, today Americans are living much longer.
"We're going to have to means test ... we're hemorrhaging cash."
About a month ago, Johnson and 11 other Republican senators joined President Barack Obama for dinner at the upscale Jefferson Hotel -- near the White House.
Johnson said if the American public could have been "a fly on the wall" that evening, they would have been impressed by the president's sincerity at wanting to find a solution to the nation's budget woes.
That dinner came just days after Obama signed an order authorizing bureaucrats to begin across-the-board budget cuts (coined "sequestration") as required by the deal Obama and Republican Congressional leaders struck in August, 2011, in exchange for increasing the government's borrowing limit.
When he got the chance to address the president that evening, Johnson told him: "I'm just a little voice, but it would be enormously helpful if you would utilize the bully pulpit of the presidency to express the true depth of the problem."
There's many more facets of federal overspending than just Medicare, the senator told Interfacial employees Friday.
Many in Washington seem unwilling to address the massive deficit.
"In business, you can't solve a problem until you've defined it," said Johnson. In Washington, officials just continue to "paper over the symptoms, layer upon layer upon layer."
In addition, government intrusion into our lives has grown to the point it impedes our freedom, he said.
America's staggering $16.7 trillion debt has grown larger than the nation's annual economic churn.
Johnson advocates aggressively developing the nation's energy resources, including building out the controversial Keystone pipeline to haul crude oil from Canada to refineries in the southern U.S.
While he recognizes that fossil fuels pollute, America has the resources, technology and willingness to control emissions, unlike many Asian nations.
The senator forecasts that "Obamacare is going to be an utter disaster," noting that the subsequent medical device tax created to help pay for it has already cost American jobs and has resulted in manufacturing going overseas.
"Elements of the solutions can be pretty obvious, but gathering the political will to (execute) will be the challenge," he said.
"I ran to take tough votes," said Johnson, adding that if he gets defeated in 2016 because his constituents are unhappy, so be it.
"Not every solution can be popular when the problem is so incredibly severe," he said.
Just as parents wouldn't intentionally accumulate consumer debt with intentions of pushing it off on their children to pay back someday, the government shouldn't either.
"It's fiscal mismanagement, but that's what we're doing."
For more information, Johnson encouraged area residents to visit his website, www.ronjohnson.senate.gov.


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Thousands cast their ballots in yesterday's primary election and the results?
Things pretty much stayed the same.
Romney is still the front runner, Santorum the closest challenger, Paul continues his campaign to influence the GOP agenda and Gingrich is still Gingrich.
With the end of the primaries nowhere in sight, Democrats are smiling in remembrance to their own long drawn out fight between the Obama and Clinton campaigns during the 2008 cycles. While the preponderance of advertising and horse race coverage can be tiring, are these drawn out battles a good thing?
For example, the 2008 primaries increased voter registration significantly for the Democrats and this cycle seems to be doing the same for Republicans. Regardless of party affiliation, increased voter registration is a pretty good thing.
The level of discourse isn't always what I would hope but extended primaries also give the opportunity to talk about some fundamental questions. Ron Paul has a conversation going about the role of government and our responsibilities in the world at large while Gingrich is getting people to talk about investments in science and space exploration that have long faded from the public eye.
Long primaries also mean attention to states that don't normally get the limelight. I would wager a guess the states that are involved in primary elections that are seen as nationally significant increase voter turnout not just for that election but for others in the future as well. Voter turnout in states like Iowa, New Hampshire, Florida and Ohio consistently have turnout well above the national average.
Excitement around an election matters. Long primaries help bring that excitement to places it wouldn't be otherwise.
But, there are a lot more ways to help encourage a culture of political engagement than hoping for long primary fights. Some states and municipalities are starting to use new balloting systems like "instant runoff voting" or IRV. Systems like IRV and others similar options like "range voting", allow voters to do more than just vote up or down yes or no. Voters, in various ways, can express preferences and rankings.
Ideally, this would allow for the proliferation of other parties and more diversity of thought and opinion within a party. Hypothetically, it would allow someone like Ron Paul run to the right of the GOP nominee and someone like Bernie Sanders to run to the left of President Obama. Those who like Ron Paul or Bernie Sanders could indicate that candidate as their top choice while still expressing that they would rather have the GOP nominee or keep the current president.
Sound confusing? Here's a video as to how it works:
There are the problems we see during elections and then there are the problems with elections themselves. We need to pay attention to both.
For related reading check out Myrna Perez on the disenfranchisements of felons or this post by Logan Laituri.
Tim King is communications director at Sojourners. Follow Tim on Twitter @TMKing.
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Thinking about starting your own business? Being your own boss is an exciting challenge to undertake. To make it a little easier, here are a few ideas to help you get up and running.
Taking your first steps toward opening your own business can be an exciting — and sometimes stressful. Here are a few ways you can work toward your business goals — and make it on your own.
Take advantage of business courses and training offered at nearby schools and professional associations. Learn as much as you can about opening a business. Better yet, try and build your network to find a mentor who can offer advice and lend support as you begin your journey to business ownership.
Planning is the key to opening a successful business. Your business plan should project about five years ahead, and outline how you intend to grow into a solvent company. You'll want to include market analysis of your industry, a note about your business's organization and structure, information about your products and services, ideas for marketing and sales, and financial projections for the future.
Find the right loan or grant to get your business off the ground. Bank of Texas offers different types of business loans and credit to help get you started. And, don't be afraid to look at alternate sources, like venture capital or business grants, if they're right for your business.
Before you make your first sale, you'll want to be sure you're secure and legal. Determine which structure works best for your business, whether that's a sole proprietorship, a Limited Liability Company, a corporation, or something else. Then, go ahead and register your business name with your state and apply for a tax identification number from the IRS.
With all those steps in place, you're almost ready to open your doors and get started. From here, follow your business plan to find a location for your business, hire employees, and start making sales. You can be sure you'll face challenges, but running a successful business can a source of remarkable pride and well worth the time you'll need to invest up front.
A business plan is a written summary and a guide to starting and running a business. The following are some of the key sections of a well-crafted business plan:
The Small Business Administration (SBA) provides capital, contracts, and counseling to small business owners. The agency offers in-depth guidance on business planning and management. It is also a source of financing and counseling for new businesses.
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Oxygen hitch on space station
The crew of the International Space Station is once again struggling to repair its increasingly troublesome oxygen generator. While a new system is planned, it may not be ready for years.
The Russian-built Elektron unit produces oxygen by splitting water from the station's drinking supply, a design Russia has used for over a decade. But the unit on the station has become unreliable and last week broke down altogether. Gennady Padalka, the Russian commander of the station, made three attempts to restart the unit without success.
Although the station's oxygen pressure dropped after the system stopped working, NASA says the two-man crew is in no immediate danger. The station carries a 42-day supply of solid canisters, which generate oxygen on demand and can also draw on oxygen tanks in the Progress supply vehicle which docked in August. A NASA spokeswoman said the supplies should last until another Progress arrives in November, even if the generator is


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Legal Question in Family Law in New Jersey
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i paid my exwife 2300.00 a month which she always gets and we have joint custody of my 2 kids. is there anyway she can stop me from seeing my kids. i dont have a restaining order or no domestic incident or abuse reports against me. it's just that we are not seeing eye to eye and she is stating that i not allow to see the kids
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Most judges get very angry when a wife does this, using the kids as part of a fight with the husband.
A smart divorce attorney can help you to put a stop to this nonsense, and with a little luck maybe get your soon to be ex-wife to not hurt the kids by doing this to them.
Your questions are reasonable, and important, and complicated. It is not possible to give you a short and simple answer.
You really need to sit down with an attorney and get some guidance. The decisions you make now will have a profound, serious and long lasting effect upon you and your children.
Some thoughts (and these are only general statements, NOT intended to guide your decisions):
You are in the beginning or middle of a divorce.
You have a job. You may have a house. you may have savings, pension, credit card bills, and other things to deal with.
Your spouse may have a job.
You may have a child (children), and child support and college tuition needs to be paid. That is measured in tens of thousand of dollars.
Nothing that an attorney can say over this bulletin board can come close to helping you solve your problems. Careless actions by you will likely cost you thousands of dollars, make your life more difficult, and possibly cause additional harm to the child (children).
Hire an attorney. Go to an experienced divorce attorney located reasonably near you, and pay the attorney to review your situation carefully with you, and give you some guidance.
If you would like, give me a call; I am in northern New Jersey. I will be happy to discuss this with you; the telephone consultation will be free.
My contact information can be obtained from the links below, just click on the Attorney Profile link. Let my secretary know you found me through LawGuru.
Disclaimer: Your question and any response does NOT create an attorney-client relationship between you and this law firm. You can not rely on the statements made by an attorney given over the internet. The exact facts of your situation, including facts which you have not mentioned in your question, may completely change the result for your situation.
Re: child custody
Yes, she can, if there is no court order in place, you'll have issues. Even if there is, you have to enforce it. This all might sound obvious, but to some, it is not. Bottom line, she can do anything unless and until you do something about it.


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The U.S. Supreme Court is wrestling with the free speech value of lies about military medals.
Xavier Alvarez has a penchant for self-promotion, bordering on fantasy, and little use for the truth.
So he's spun all kinds of interesting stories about himself, and one put him front and center before the U.S. Supreme Court last week.
He lied at a public meeting about being a former U.S. Marine and winner of the Medal of Honor, the highest military honor.
Who knew that this kind of foolish behavior was a violation of federal law? But the Stolen Valor Act makes telling fibs about medals a crime punishable by a jail sentence, and Alvarez was found guilty.
His conviction was overturned by the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals on the grounds that the law is a violation of Alvarez's free speech rights. Now the U.S. Supreme Court is reviewing that 9th Circuit Court decision and struggling with the question of whether to sustain the law.
The right to speech is not absolute. Limitations, including those of libel and perjury, are well founded in the law.
But what of the humble lie — the trademark tool of politicians, pickup artists and wannabe military heroes?
The court wrestled with whether lies have any intrinsic value and, most peculiarly, whether someone who lies about being a medal recipient undermines the respect held for medals that recognize combat bravery.
Justice Anthony Kennedy flatly stated that "it does hurt the medal if people go around saying they have this medal when they don't."
Say what? Does anyone think less of a legitimate Medal of Honor winner because some foolish people try to impress others by falsely claiming to have been similarly recognized? That argument makes no sense.
As to whether false speech has value, it obviously does not. But much protected speech also lacks value, whatever that is. One man's speech trash is another's treasure.
The facts in Alvarez's case are quite specific, and he may lose before the high court. But the Stolen Valor Act is a foolish law that invites selective prosecution.
A proposal pending in Congress would amend the law to make such speech illegal if it's accompanied by improper intent, like "to obtain anything of value." Whether it passes or not, someday Alvarez can tell his grandkids about his experience before the nation's highest court. This time he'll be telling the truth.


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Good news for all your pudgy little hot-dog-loving campers attending snowboard camp on Mt. Hood this summer: Cobra Dogs now takes plastic. This includes any US-based card from Visa, Master Card, American Express, and Discover. Yes, you can now buy more Cobra Dogs than you can actually afford! Isn't America great?
If your parents don't trust you with the credit card though (and I know I wouldn't) the Groveman is also introducing a prepay option to satisfy your cash-less need for tubular meat. My advice, two a day, minimum. For all the details on getting your summer hot dog fund set up, go here. The cart will be open for business June 17, 2010. Woo summer!
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Lime pie is a delicious dessert and this recipe is made up of lime juice, Cool Whip, and sweetened condensed milk in a pie crust. Here is a twist on your regular lime pie; There's no oven needed for this delicious desert! Get started by scrolling down to step 1.
- 4-5 large green limes (not key lime)
- 2/3 cup Cool Whip
- 2/3 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 2-3 drops green food coloring
- Graham cracker pie crust
1Prepare the limes. Cut the limes into a half. Squeeze out 2/3 cup of lime juice. Try not to get any pulp into the cup, if you do then try to remove it, because it will taste very bitter in the pie.
2Add the Cool Whip. Add the 2/3 of the Cool Whip into the bowl. With 2/3 the can of condensed milk.
3Mix the Cool Whip and condensed milk until it is one color.
4Add the lime juice. Add the lime juice into the mixture and mix until you can no longer see the juice.
5Add the food coloring. Drop two-three drops of green food coloring and mix until color is evenly distributed. The food coloring gives it a better appearance and makes it look like a prettier lime pie.
6Open the graham pie crust and keep the clear cover.
7Pour all of the lime pie mix into the crust. Use a rubber spatula for easy scraping..
8Get a spare lime with a very bright green body. Use the cheese grater to lightly grate the peel and sprinkle it on the pie. This step is optional.
9Secure the pie. Get out the cover that you saved and place it on top of the pie. Get the aluminum folds and close the pie, securing the cover.
10Chill. Place in the freezer for at least 5-6 hours.
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5 Flats apartments in Valencia
5 Flats is now Valenciaflats Torres de Serranos
Our rental per day apartments 5 Flats priviledgely located in the very centre of Valencia facing Torres de Serrano 20m. away them are called now Valenciaflats Torres de Serranos. You may look our 5 Flats new page up here.
Why 5 Flats has changed its name?
Due to the Valenciaflats´Company fast developing getting more than 12 buildings in the best valencian areas at your disposal, as 5 Flats as all the Valenciaflats´buildings have wanted to invest in greater quality turning into a new design and a new strategy. Valenciaflats brand is spreading thanks to its growing fast and 5 Flats Valencia not only has changed its name but has a better web and a more completed page where you´ll be able to book your apartment with no trouble, to look at all the photogarphas and to access the virtual tour in a clear and accessible way
What does 5 Flats offer?
5 Flats offers you rental per day apartments from 2 up 6 persons. Wide, airy apartments in one of the best Valencia district.
Why to choose 5Flats? Which are its strong points?
- 5 Flats has a great location, 20m. away Torres de Serranos.
- 5 Flats faces straight Torres de Serranos.
- It's a 5 minute walk to La Lonja and El Mercado Central.
- It's a few steps to the main restaurants and bars in the city
5 Flats are priviledgely placed in the very town centre and the old town and close to the most important classical monuments.So, any of the 5 Flats´windows faces Torres de Serranos, just next to the building.You may too enjoy the old river Turia bed, now the largest garden in the city. The apartments are ideal for short and long stays tanks to its width, its comfort, the services good quality and the economic prices.


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Learn to safeguard yourself for the holidays
The Edmonds Police Department is inviting the public to a crime prevention and information forum being held from 6:30-8:30 p.m. today, Nov. 14, in the city council chambers located in the Public Safety Building at 250 5th Ave N, Edmonds.
Detective Brian McIntyre, Detective Steve Morrison and Detective Andy Mehl will be addressing several topics related to keeping the public aware of how to better protect themselves from some common crimes.
The topics will include:
- Update on current identity theft and scam practices;
- What you can do to protect yourself from property crimes i.e.; burglaries and vehicle prowls;
- What should you do if you do become a victim?
- When do you call 9-1-1?
With the holiday season upon us, there will be an increase in identity thefts, scams where people will prey on unsuspecting citizens, burglaries and vehicle prowls.
Learn how to better safeguard yourself from becoming a victim and enjoy the season and a safer community.


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Sinnissippi Quilters present May 4-5 show at Indoor Sports Center
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Quilters and art patrons will get their kicks out of Route 66-themed quilts at this year's Global Connections Quilt Show presented by Sinnissippi Quilters at the Rockford Indoor Sports Center, 8800 Riverside Blvd., Rockford.
A collection of 56 quilts honoring the historic highway that spans eight states will be part of the quilt show, which is held two days — 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday, May 4, and 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday May 5. Admission is $6.
Local quilter Phyllis K. Campbell of Rockford created Illinois' "Luna Café," which is one of the winning quilts in the traveling exhibit.
In addition to the Route 66 quilts, more than 300 other quilts of both traditional and modern style will be featured. The show will also include "Wearable Postcards" by Stephanie Nordlin of Poplar Grove, Ill. Her quilted garment "postcards" are national award winners, each telling a story about a place she has traveled or dreamed about. They include applique, embroidery, beading and her trademark "Luxury Fur."
The Quilt Show also includes quilting demonstrations, vendors selling quilt-related items, quilt appraisals, silent auction, raffle quilt and a Resale Boutique for bargain shopping. The show location at the Sports Center has the SkyBox Restaurant & Bar serving food plus gives an overview looking out over the entire show. See www.SinnissippiQuilters.org.
Sinnissippi Quilters has been serving the community for 33 years through education and donations to charities. A favorite project is making baby quilts for local hospital neonatal units, which will also be on display.
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Imphal: Protests continued for the second day in Manipur's capital Imphal against the molestation and assault of a 22-year-old popular actor, Momoko, allegedly by a Naga militant leader.
The protesting film and theatre artistes, who were led by Momoko, demanded immediate action against the militant, Livingstone Anal, as promised by Home Minister Gaikhangam yesterday. On reaching Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh's office, they were lathicharged by the police.
Livingstone, a leader of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (IM), allegedly assaulted Momoko during a fundraising concert in Chandel town earlier this week.
"He was touching me. I warned him. Then he pulled my hair and threw me on the ground and repeatedly kicked me. He also hit my left eye," the actor alleged.
NDTV does not reveal the identities of women who have been assaulted, but Momoko requested that her identity not be concealed.
She said securitymen present at the concert did not help her. "When we asked the securitymen why they didn't help, they said they are on ceasefire. Does that mean a woman gets beaten in front of the police and they do nothing?" asked the actor.
Anal allegedly fired several shots at a co-actor who tried to help Momoko, but nobody was hurt.
According to a United Nations data, 70 per cent of women and girls experience sexual violence from men in their lifetime, but it occurs with shocking regularity in conflict zones. Rape and all forms of sexual violence are used as tools to dominate, control, subjugate and intimidate, and that is the reason such violence in any hostile area is recognised internationally as war crime.
Somiroy, a film curator from New York visiting home, also joined the protest. "Any violence is unacceptable, but being part of the film community of Manipur, it is our obligation to point out that this is something we have to say a resounding NO to," he said.
The protest threatens to turn into a mass agitation if the administration fails to act. The artistes have called for an indefinite Manipur bandh unless Anal is arrested.


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The secret of motivating present self is in imagining the consequences for future self. We need to be able to go "back to the future." You don't have to believe me, a blog reader/podcast listener says it best!
My colleague Fuschia Sirois (Canada Research Chair, Bishop's University) and I just published a paper entitled, Procrastination and the priority of short-term mood regulation: Consequences for future self. Fuschia has a keen focus on the discrepancy between the present and future self, as well as what this means for procrastination. I invite you to read the paper. I really like it (the complete reference is provided below, and here's a link to the abstract).
That said, I received an email from a reader of this blog and listener of my iProcrastinate podcasts who summarizes the tension between present and future self best. His strategy is one we all need to learn to use. I think it speaks for itself. With his permission, here is the text of the email message.
I have a technique that I figured out one day that I have been having great success with and wanted to share - you may have already mentioned it in your blog or podcast but I'm not sure. When I am aware that I am wanting to procrastinate I make myself think and FEEL the corresponding negative emotions I would feel in the future if the consequences of my procrastination became real.
My particular battle with procrastination is around not doing the necessary health behaviours to maintain a balanced life (I have problems with anxiety, and as a result have physical tension issues). Skipping these behaviours such as stretching, mindfulness meditation, and exercise has physical and emotional consequences, such as increased anxiety, back pain, depression etc. so the cost of my procrastination is high, and so is the emotional toll when confronted with the realization I am not helping myself. Because the negative emotion is so strong I can imagine it at the point of temptation and I can honestly tell you it is pretty hard to give in at that stage.
I guess simplified it is the process learning by mistakes - I do something, I have a negative outcome, then I change my behaviour – but only by conciously pulling the negative emotion from the past and projecting it into the future do I close that learning loop and manage the last step of behaviour change. I have to actively do it every time but I am getting better at it. It depends on awareness, and implementation intentions but it is working well for me.
I hope this is useful in some way.
Thanks again, James
Our thanks go to you, James. This is one of the most useful things I think any of us could learn. I want to put some emphasis on James' last point. He said:
". . . only by conciously pulling the negative emotion from the past and projecting it into the future do I close that learning loop and manage the last step of behaviour change."
Certainly we can all harness this strategy to motivate our daily health behaviors, but I would argue at this time of year, it's an important strategy for our economic health as well.
Have you made your contributions to your retirement savings plan yet?
Sirois, F. & Pychyl, T.A. (2013). Procrastination and the priority of short-term mood regulation: Consequences for future self. Social and Personality Psychology Compass, 7, 115-127. DOI: 10.1111/spc3.12011
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Eagle Ford 'boom' not quite to Milam
Many Milam County residents are keeping their fingers—and bank account books—crossed hoping that the booming Eagle Ford Shale oil activity in South Texas comes a bit further north and brings its economic tidal wave with it.
In the meantime, a mini oil boom of sorts is going on right now in an almost 100-year-old field just north of Rockdale.
The Eagle Ford is the sixth largest oil field ever discovered in the United States and the largest in over 40 years.
It's already brought an influx of jobs, and corresponding growth and infrastructure stress, to several San Antonio area counties.
And the Eagle Ford, which lies beneath the Austin Chalk—a formation which brought a 1970s boom to Central Texas—is under a portion of Milam County.
"It gets deeper as it gets further north, in our part of the world," Milano oilman Bill Whitmire told The Reporter.
Through Feb. 7, there have been 3,474 permits, both oil and gas, issued in the Eagle Ford, according to the Texas Railroad Commission. But less than a half dozen have been issued in Milam County.
SHALLOW WELLS—Until the Eagle Ford bonanza arrives—if it does—something remarkable is happening in the old Minerva-Rockdale Field, which was the site of a major oil boom that began during the "Roaring 20s."
According to the Railroad Commission, 261 oil and gas drilling permits in the area were approved in 2011, resulting in the most activity in years.
"You can drive down the county roads and see drilling and pumps," Precinct 2 Commissioner Kenneth Hollas, who has the Minerva area in his precinct, said. "Activity has really picked up."
The Minerva-Rockdale Field is considerably shallower than the Eagle Ford activity. "I think the wells are 500 to 600 feet down," Hollas said.
Activity isn't confined to that field. "There are also some recent wells around Milano, Precinct 3 Commissioner Dale Jaecks said.
FACTORS—Technology and recent increases in the price of oil are playing a big role in increased activity across the board in the oil industry.
Knowing where oil is makes up just part of the equation where the drilling industry is concerned.
Being able to retrieve oil at a profit is also a major factor.
The Minerva-Rockdale Field was discovered in 1921 and in the 1920s was one of Texas' major working fields.
POTENTIAL—The Eagle Ford is under all, or part, of 22 Texas Counties, including a portion of Milam.
The current boom has brought an economic boom to a number of those counties, including Karnes, DeWitt, Wilson, Live Oak and Atascosa.
According to the Railroad Commission, about two dozen Eagle Ford permits have been issued as close as Burleson County and several permits have been issued in Lee County.
It's estimated the Eagle Ford Shale in Texas may contain as much as 25-billion barrels of oil and 150-trillion cubic feet of natural gas.


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App For Long Holiday Movies
Are you planning on watching any movies over the holiday season? It seems like this year, the movies are amazingly long.
Les Miserables is 157 minutes long, so is Zero Dark Thirty. Steven Spielberg's movie Lincoln is 150 minutes long. Django Unchained comes in around 165 minutes. The topper is The Hobbit at 169 minutes. So are you wondering how you're going to get through the whole movie without taking a bathroom break and missing important parts of the movie. You have a couple of choices. You could do what the lady astronaut did when she made her cross country trip and wear a device. Or you could get an app, that's right, there is an app for that.
It's called "The Run Pee" app. It lets you know when is a good time to make a run for it (so to speak.) Either the bathroom or if you want to get more popcorn and soda. Just sync your smartphone with the app at the beginning of the movie. When your phone vibrates, you can leave the movie and do your business and not miss much.
The app will even let you read what's happening when you're away. It also tells you long long the movie goes for. It even gives movie reviews, that way you might not have to run to the movie at all. I know you have enough stress in your life during the holiday season, so let Run Pee give you one less thing to worry about.


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Welcome to Associated Potato Growers...
At Associated Potato Growers, our farmer-owned cooperative grows and ships the best-tasting, top quality, superior potatoes in the Midwest. Located in the heart of the Red River Valley of North Dakota and Minnesota, we raise red and yellow flesh potatoes in the rich soil of our scenic valley, watered with the natural rainfall that occurs in our area. Our three facilities represent more than 20 active growers and 6000 acres supplying the freshest potatoes to customers throughout the United States.
Associated Potato Growers has a long history of delivering the best potatoes to wholesalers across the nation. We pack, process and ship our products with the care and commitment that we've maintained since our co-op was formed in 1948. For more than 50 years our farmers have worked hard to exceed the expectations of our customers and expand the horizons of our industry.
As one of the largest fresh potato cooperatives in the Midwest, quality has always been our main concern. We continue to update our plants and storage facilities to keep up with the demands of the current market. That's why we've invested in the latest technology to keep our storage facilities at the proper temperature and humidity throughout the storage season, so our potatoes are guaranteed to be perfect any time of year. We love our potatoes just as much as we love our customers, and we're excited about the future of our industry!
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The Grand Forks/East Grand Forks area is a place for families to grow and learn together, where families play ball in the backyard and kids rollerblade in the streets. The area is a place for families to thrive and inspire.


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General overview
The Swiss authorities decided to pay the fixed size benefits for every citizen. This measure was taken in exchange for the social benefits provision population by the traditional methods, such as payments to the unemployed, food stamps and payment of housing loans.
The price is finding the first support at 0.9750, the next one is at 0.9680. The price is finding the resistance at 0.9800.
There is a confirmed and a strong buy signal. The price is above the Cloud and it is above the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen and the Kijun-sen show a horizontal movement. The upward movement will be until the price is above the Cloud.
The MACD indicator is in a positive territory. The price is increasing.
Trading recommendations
We advise to long with the first target - 0.9800.