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NEW YORK — A federal judge on Friday ordered Apple to halt collecting shareholder votes on a contentious proposal to change some of its corporate charter, handing a victory to hedge fund manager David Einhorn.
The ruling touches on a fairly narrow legal point but signals a clear win for Einhorn, who has taken up a fight with Apple over using some of its $137 billion cash hoard to make additional payouts to shareholders.
Einhorn's hedge fund firm, Greenlight Capital, has sued Apple in U.S. District Court in Manhattan, arguing that the company improperly tied together several shareholder issues to be put for a vote into one proposal. Such bundling, lawyers for the fund argued, violated rules set by the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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At the heart of the hedge fund's complaint was that Apple combined a plan to eliminate its ability to issue preferred stock without shareholder approval with two other initiatives that Greenlight favored. By allowing the vote to proceed, lawyers for the firm argued, Greenlight was being forced to vote against its own interests.
The judge overseeing the case, Richard Sullivan, agreed with that interpretation.
"Given the language and purpose of the rules, it is plain to the court that Proposal No. 2 impermissibly bundles 'separate matters' for shareholder consideration," Sullivan wrote in his order.
His ruling came just days before Apple's shareholder meeting on Wednesday. It will also prevent Apple from accepting shareholder votes on Proposal No. 2, which had included Apple's plans to eliminate its preferred shares. Some shareholder rights advocates have contended that preferred shares have been used as an anti-takeover tactic by boards and have pushed for their elimination.
Einhorn's bigger goal has been to persuade Apple to return some of its billions sitting in cash to shareholders as a way to unlock the company's value.


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Township owes nearly $4 million in benefit pay to employees
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It's just outrageous. So many closed door deals in Radnor for so many years that the taxpayers just assumed that's the way business was supposed to be done. Besides they always said, look at what a beautiful Township it is and look at our finances. Leave well-enough alone!
Fast forward. Radnor is going broke. Mismanaged for years, they are now taking in boarders at the Township building. Because the old building was too small so they tore it down. The new Taj Mahal came in over budget and now we have too much space. So they are looking to rent it out. ARRRRrrrrrrrrrrgggggghhhhhhh!!!!! It is maddening.
Now they surprise, surprise are shocked to find out employees are banking sick time, comp time and vacation time for payout when they leave. This was the worst kept secret in the Township. The Township employees used to brag about the perk... and rightfully so. No one else anywhere got this type of benefit. Remember when the BOC got all defensive over the back-rubs we complained we were paying for?! Seems quaint now doesn't it?
We just heard a rumor, and it is just a rumor, that the Township management failed to pay some insurance premiums. And, now the Township (the taxpayers) are going to have to make the payouts from the general fund. See: Rumor: Radnor Township Forgot to Make Insurance Payments?
When are the Radnor Township Voters going to rebel? The Commissioners are bankrupting them. They can blame the economy all they want. But they have mismanaged this Township for years.
They gave Dave Bashore a sweetheart contract. It was negotiated behind closed doors and they even gave him a large "forgivable" loan. Huh? Are we Dave's Mom and Dad? That's the only type of forgivable loan I ever heard of. The Archer and Greiner Report author was shocked at how one sided Dave's very expensive contract was. It's no wonder they kept it secret from us!
But that wasn't enough. Former Commissioner Jim Pierce advised the Township Auditor IN WRITING that Dave Bashore had wide authority and discretion over employee bonuses. Did that include Dave's own bonus? Who knows. But it will be hard to prove in court that it didn't include Dave's Bonus as the BOC abdicated ALL their responsibility to Dave!
Now litigation with Bashore is on the horizon and we have incurred huge legal fees so far. They will only get bigger. The large majority of employee lawsuits are won by the employee... the amount of legal fees we are paying for this fiasco are only growing. And we may have to pay Dave and his lawyer too!
So, now we have all these unanticipated legal fees. We have $4mm in "unanticipated" and un-budgeted employee expenses.
Add to the debt the fact that e are paying an exorbitant amount for all these carpetbaggers from Bucks County.
Want more? well, we are, apparently sweetening the Police Chiefs contract so he won't quit.
At the same time, property values are stagnating and real estate sales, the tax on which is a big tax source, are stagnant.
The Township is in horrendous shape financially. And, other than John Fisher, no one seems to notice.
It is time to throw the rascals out. They are driving the ship into an iceberg.
I apologize for my rant Chips. And I apologize for straying a bit from your topic. But I find the incompetence of the BOC maddening and the apathy of the voters more so.
PF, great post, not a rant.
Good to see someone else recognising this reality.
BTW, I also give Kevin credit for digging in to these issues and Tom for his willingness to "Boldly go, etc" although I was disappointed in both of them accussing John of grandstanding.
And please remember all of this has happened because the taxpayers have failed to do their part and have chosen to be uninvolved.
This has happened because those elected by the taxpayers in the form of the Radnor Board of Commissioners dropped the ball bigtime, though there was and certainly is apathy by citizens/taxpayers/voters in Radnor and everywhere.
~ As we must account for every idle word, so must we account for every idle silence.
Agree completely. And the malaise extends all the way to the federal level.
And please remember all of this has happened because the taxpayers have failed to do their part and have chosen to be uninvolved.
Oh really, John? You think it's the fault of Radnor's taxpayers, and that these taxpayers have "[c]hosen to be uninvolved"?
I unequivocally disagree with you. In fact, I think your position is totally contradicted by the record.
For those unfamiliar, the significant issue of accumulated benefits begins and ends with the Board of Commissioners (and the Township Manager, and, likely the Township Soliciter's) interpretation of Radnor's Charter, as well as the interpretation of the Employee Handbook.
These entities and individuals (either willfully or inadvertently) interpreted allegedly ambiguous language (I say "alleged", because I've read the language, and I don't find it ambiguous in the least) contained in the Charter and Handbook in a light most beneficial to township employees, and, conversely, in a manner that was unreasonably financially injurious to their true clients: Radnor's taxpayers.
As such, when employees left the township, they were able to collect large amounts of "accrued benefits" (including unused vacation days and unused personnel days) which many, including me, believe that (a) they never should have been permitted to accumulate, or, alternatively, (b) they never should have been permitted to accumulate to the degree permitted by the Board of Commissioners and the Township Manager.
Now, normally, when one or two employees left Radnor Township in a given year, the accumulated amounts were not large enough to be detected by even a trained, watchful eye. However, several years ago, a large amount of employees left the township simultaneously, and the resulting expenditure in "accrued benefits" was significant. As such, the issue was spotted and brought to the forefront by Radnor resident and taxpayer, Christina Perrone. Ms. Perrone is not on the Board of Commissioners, nor is she a solicitor, nor is she a Township Manager. She is a taxpayer, and she, along with (among other persons) Diane Edbril, ensured that this issue was addressed and discussed at televised Radnor Township Commissioner meetings...and she is owed, at minimum, a heartfelt expression of gratitude...and not, conversely, your derision.
So no, John, I don't think "[a]ll of this has happened because the taxpayers have failed to do their part and have chosen to be uninvolved." Putting temporarily aside the glaring fact that this issue was brought forward by a taxpayer (Ms. Perrone), the taxpayers do not offer binding interpretations of Radnor's Charter and Employee Handbook. Likewise, the taxpayers do not usually have unrestricted access to Radnor's employee payrolls and severance/retirement information.
In sum, I find your "A pox on everyone's house" argument that blames, in part, Radnor's taxpayers, to be (a) inaccurate, (b) devoid of any intellectual merit, and (c) completely disrespectful to the individuals and taxpayers in Radnor Township who are actually willing to investigate important issues and, more importantly, demand accountability.
To blame the taxpayers of Radnor for this issue, and to further say that they weren't involved, is RIDICULOUS. I have seen Christina Perrone on multiple occasions address the Board of Commissioners on this very issue. She does a great job!
John Nagle apparently really likes the theme 'taxpayer disinterest', and I agree that apathy sometimes plays a role in Radnor's problems. But John applies this theme with wayyyyy too broad of brush, and in this situation, John is totally wrong. The taxpayers (especially Mrs. Perrone) brought this issue to the stove, and kept it on the burner. The fault (as Chip points out) rests with members of the B.O.C, and likely with higher employed management (like the Township Manager).
its absurd for john nagle to claim that the taxpayers in radnor 'have chosen to be uninvolved'. anybody who actually watches the meetings can plainly see that many taxpayers do get involved and do speak out.
and as someone who watches almost every commissioner meeting and school board meeting in radnor, i certainly agree with dan sherry and dooodle - christina perrone (taxpayer) and other taxpayers were the ones banging pots and pans together on the issue of accrued benefits in a very public manner.
john, swear-to-god, im not being condescending or rude, but im getting the sense that the reason you think radnors taxpayers have 'failed to do their part and have chosen to be uninvolved' is due to the fact that these same taxpayers didnt elect you when you ran for 5th ward commissioner in 2007. again, not to be rude but, for the life of me, that is the only explanation/excuse i can think of for your recent actions.
let me be clear - i certainly think you, john nagle, certainly would be a far better commissioner than lisa paolino - but its not fair for you to begrudge the entire township, and smear all of radnors taxpayers as disinterested failures.
Dan, you unequivocally disagree with me? Wow, that means that I must be right. Once again you twist my words. How many years were the various practices in place? Certainly many years before Ms Perrone stood up (and thanks to her for all her hard work). So yes, a taxpayer did finally speak up but where were all the other taxpayers for all those years?
Dan, you unequivocally disagree with me? Wow, that means that I must be right.
If you say so, John.
Once again you twist my words.
I'd hate to think I was doing that, John.
How many years were the various practices in place?
Too long for my liking, John.
Certainly many years before Ms Perrone stood up (and thanks to her for all her hard work).
I still don't see how that's the taxpayers' fault, John.
So yes, a taxpayer did finally speak up but where were all the other taxpayers for all those years?
Probably not giving binding interpretations of Radnor's Charter and the Employee manual...because that's not their job, John.
Former Commissioner Jim Pierce advised the Township Auditor IN WRITING that Dave Bashore had wide authority and discretion over employee bonuses. Did that include Dave's own bonus? Who knows. But it will be hard to prove in court that it didn't include Dave's Bonus as the BOC abdicated ALL their responsibility to Dave!
I would assume both, Jim and Hank can read the charter; their authority comes from acting as a body not from their titles.
There is no evidence that the rest of the board approved or even knew of Bashore's contract. Just because Jim and Hank said that," the Board of Commissioners would like the details of the township's employment agreement with the Township Manager to not be disclosed..." does not mean that the board actually took any official action in that regard.
Everything I've seen so far points to Jim and Hank acting as individuals and expressing their personal opinions and not that of their clueless boards. It's my understanding that once full BOC learned of the agreement's existence last year they launched the investigation that produced the report that said the Sunshine and RTK laws were broken. Unanswered is who is it that broke the law, Jim and Hank ? Or the full Board of Commissioners?
There was one commissioner, Dave Cannan, who tried to blow the whistle on Bashore and get the board to see that he was acting without authority and board knowledge. Hank Mahoney has a lot to answer for...
John, WTF: Malaise (IPA /mə'leɪz/, mal-aze) is a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness...That seems about right considering the near total failure of Radnor's paid administrators, Commissioners and appointed committee members to its residents, yes? Were they wrong to trust?
Chip - I was also confused by John Nagle's use of the word 'malaise'.
On his first posting on this thread, John falsely describes Radnor's residents as apathetic cowards (who have, according to John, 'failed to do their part'), and on his very next post, John accurately describes Radnor residents as having feelings of general discomfort or uneasiness (malaise) about their elected officials.
So which is it, John? Should Radnor's anthem be Bobby McFerrin's 'Don't Worry be Happy', or should it be Twisted Sister's 'We're Not Gonna Take It'? Pick one, dude - and stop hedging your bets!
So which is it, John? Should Radnor's anthem be Bobby McFerrin's 'Don't Worry be Happy', or should it be Twisted Sister's 'We're Not Gonna Take It'? Pick one, dude - and stop hedging your bets!
well said, doodle. john will likely get back to you when he is finished eating his apple-flavored banana, which he will wash down with a chocolate-flavored vanilla milkshake. the man sure knows how to cover his bases!
have any of the commissioner candidates in radnor(waldron or schaefer) publicly commented on this issue? it sure seems like most of the bigger issues in radnor zip right over schaefers noggin, but it would surprise me if waldron doesnt grasp the extent of this problem - she should def try to talk about it.
CS you certainly know how to misread folks comments don't you? Contrary to what Woozy typed I never used the word coward, that is her projection not mine. Also the choice between the two songs makes no sense in the context of the discussion. Have you seens mobs of taxpayers storming the Township Building regarding the recent issues? No, it is pretty much the same group as usually attend the meetings.
Have you seens mobs of taxpayers storming the Township Building regarding the recent issues? No, it is pretty much the same group as usually attend the meetings.
Actually John, there were 'mobs of taxpayers' during Dave Bashore's termination hearing (and his suspension hearing).
And in terms of 'storming', I did see you 'storm out' of the Township Building during a recent Board of Commissioner meeting while Dan Sherry was speaking at the podium - gotta love video cameras!
CS you certainly know how to misread folks comments don't you?
no. not at all. why would you think that? i make sure to read every word very carefully, and i love to use blockquote to make sure that i dont misread.
Also the choice between the two songs makes no sense in the context of the discussion.
i thought doodle made a very good point with the songs, based on your previous comments.
Have you seens mobs of taxpayers storming the Township Building regarding the recent issues? No, it is pretty much the same group as usually attend the meetings.
nope. from what i see on camera, there are more people at the meetings. however, during the summer (when the b.o.c. only has one meeting a month instead of two), the attendance dwindles after the meeting goes over a few hours.
but you know what really fascinates me - the fact that the non-incumbent commissioner candidates really havent stepped up to the podium. i havent seen curly, waldron, or schaefer speak at the mic.
instead, ive only seen (as chips pointed out) schaefer making goofy faces and giggling in the audience. and john, since you sat next to her at the july meeting, why didnt you tap her on the shoulder and tell her to act a little more grown up? schaefer might not know how to behave on camera, but based on your experience doing 'political potpourri' on radnors cable channel, you certainly do!
WTF, Chip, you need to resort to the dictionary to make a point?
So why not post the entire definition?
Pronunciation: \mə-ˈlāz, ma-, -ˈlez\
Function: noun
Etymology: French malaise, from Old French, from mal- + aise comfort — more at ease
Date: circa 1768
1 : an indefinite feeling of debility or lack of health often indicative of or accompanying the onset of an illness
2 : a vague sense of mental or moral ill-being
My response was to a post by Poleteia about the general lack of involvement of the taxpayers. I was attempting to suggest that this was "condition" that appears to afflict folks all the way up the ladder of local, state and federal levels. This is fairly well demonstrated by such basic measures as voter turn-out.
Yes John, I often do check a dictionary when a word is used in a way that is inconsistent with my understanding, sorry.
Let me suggest that apathy better suits your intentions: Lack of interest or concern, especially regarding matters of general importance or appeal; indifference.
You would still be wrong, but I think it's a better fit. Just my 2¢.
John, FYI: malaise is a very loaded word. You may recall it didn't work out so well when Carter used it in his most memorable speech. I would respectfully suggest that the criticism Carter rightly received for his misreading of the American people is just as relevant to your misreading of the residents of Radnor.
The op-ed pieces started spinning out, 'Why don't you fix something? There's nothing wrong with the American people. We're a great people. Maybe the problem's in the White House, maybe we need new leadership to guide us.'" Historian Roger Wilkins concurs: "When your leadership is demonstrably weaker than it should be, you don't then point at the people and say, 'It's your problem.' If you want the people to move, you move them the way Roosevelt moved them, or you exhort them the way Kennedy or Johnson exhorted them. You don't say, 'It's your fault.'"
chip, very good points. id say that this recent comment by john nagle is very similar to the carter speech-
And please remember all of this has happened because the taxpayers have failed to do their part and have chosen to be uninvolved.
and to think, i thought john had hit the basement when he called dave cannan a 'not particularly effective' commissioner. i guess it goes to show that you dont hit bottom until you really hit bottom.


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After taking the life of his two children and texting about it, Barry Karimath used two tie straps to choke himself to death. The first strap broke, but the second one allowed him to complete his task. Karimath's autopsy yesterday revealed he placed the plastic straps around his neck and pulled until his brain was deprived of oxygen. In a telephone interview with the T&T Guardian, pathologist Dr Valery Alexandrov said the strap was still around the 33-year-old when he performed the autopsy. The official cause of death was asphyxiation.
Karimath's two children, ten-month-old Omari Mayers and his sister Keanna "Keke" Mayers, three, also died of asphyxiation. It was initially thought the children were poisoned. Alexandrov said he was still not certain of this as the stomach contents of the children still had to be sent for testing to determine if they were poisoned. He added that ingesting poisonous substance such as lanate could also result in asphyxiation. Speaking with the media at her Barataria home yesterday, the children's mother, Okilia Mayers, said Karimath was not a violent person.
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2012 NCAA Football Playoff Proposal
It's time again for my NCAA Football Playoff Proposal. When I put together my first NCAA playoff proposal in 1999, I really believed that college football was on the path to adopting a playoff system. I could not have been more wrong. The NCAA, the men in the funny-colored sportcoats adorned with their bowl's logo and the university presidents of the top dozen or so power football schools will never allow such a sensible thing as a Division 1-A college football playoff to take place. The groups who control college football are like activist judges. They make decisions that suit their own needs even though those decisions run contrary to the desires of 90% of the people involved and the spirit of college athletics. If college football was in fact like every other sports league on the planet (including all other NCAA football levels, beer league softball, The World Series of Poker and even the WNBA) the playoffs might look a little something like this:
Here's how the 2012-13 playoffs would shake out if I were the committee:
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Alabama (SEC), Stanford (Pac 12), Florida State (ACC), Wisconsin (Big 10), Kansas State (Big 12) and Northern Illinois (best BCS ranking among other conferences).
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Again, the SEC is the dominant conference. No one else is close. So I'm seeding Alabama and Florida in the #1 and #2 slots. Notre Dame was the only undefeated team so the #3 seed makes sense. Kansas State and Stanford are my #4 and #5 seeds. Kansas State lost just once and Stanford was just a little more impressive than my #6 seed, Florida State. Northern Illinois (12-1) out of the MAC takes the #7 seed. Wisconsin rounds out the field. The Badgers (8-5) finished third in the Big Ten Leaders division but played in the Big Ten Championship because of the ineligibility of Ohio State and Penn State. I could add a stipulation that a team winning a league title because of a probationary situation can by bypassed by the Selection Committee. Maybe next year.
Stanford is ranked higher than Wisconsin so they will host the Rose Bowl. Alabama hosts the Sugar Bowl and Florida State hosts the Orange.
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Raising Cane's Blue Dog Cups On Sale On Ebay
Its common knowledge that you can find anything you could possibly imagine for sale on Ebay.
There are even books and DVD's on teaching people to use Ebay for income.
Today, I searched Ebay for a George Rodrigue "Blue Dog" Print. I just know one would look PERFECT in my dining area. That's when I found louisianaeric's item for sale: a set of four Raising Cane's cups.
In case you're not a frequent patron of Raising Cane's you might not know that they usually have the BEST cups! My kitchen cabinet at home would be pretty bare if not for the cup's I get at Cane's.
The newest cups from Raising Cane's feature Blue Dogs on the River George Rodrique Art Show. I really love my cups. I have three of them from the times I've gotten a large drink at Cane's. But, are they worthy of being resold on Ebay?
My other problem with these cups, besides the fact that they come FREE with your large drink purchase, is that I can't help but wonder if these cups are used.


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My home is custom built with a beautiful French toutch, nestled in the mountains of Costa Rica.
The best part of my casita is the breathtaking view accompanied by humming birds, butterflies, and more.
Enjoy our safe and relaxing home in CR.
The space
My home is custom built with a beautiful French touch, nestled in the mountains of Costa Rica.
The best part of my casita is the breathtaking view accompanied by humming birds, butterflies, and more. If you have a desire to cook, the kitchen includes all appliances plus additional house warming gifts when you arrive.
If you would like a relaxing place to call home, I would highly recommend booking this airbnb listing. We rent our guesthouse on a 3 days, weekly or even monthly basis, Located 50 m from the main house, it consists of one bedroom, with two double beds, a modern bathroom and shower, beautiful custom built kitchen, plus a lounge opening onto a terrace with a spectacular view as seen in the photos.
When you arrive, you will quickly notice the surrounding tropical views plus the safety and security of a 24 hour watch guard and gate. You may relax in the garden, where there is sun, and you can be in the shadow as well. If you love flowers, this is the place to be as we have hummingbirds coming, toucans, and splendid butterflies. The tropical feel at it's finest!
I also allow access to my personal garden where I grow fresh herbs for you to utilize in your kitchen. The herbs include basil, rosemary, lemon mint, tomatoes, dill, tarragon and culantro (which is the better version of cilantro).
My puppy, Maya, is a small schnauzer who actively runs throughout our main property. If you prefer she does not come near you, I can arrange for this.
My husband and I live full-time on the property and are available if you need anything. We set up the guest house in a way where if you do not want to be bothered, we will make sure to maintain your privacy.
We do enjoy meeting new people and would love to sit and learn your story over a nice glass of wine.
Only 20 min from the airport, and we could provide a drive at a great rate plus a welcoming Costa Rican arrival. Conveniently located between San Jose and the beaches of the Pacific, many sights can be visited within one hour like Poas, Jaco,Grecia, and even more. Buses will take you downtown San José, or other places.
Our home is located in a residential area gated community where you are 20 minutes walking distance from the center of Atenas and its shops. The farmers market is on Friday mornings that includes luscious vegetables and fruits for all less than $10 bucks. The property includes fully functioning home, kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, 24/7 security, plus a local phone to use to call for a taxi.
During the high season, especially during the Christmas Holiday and the Easter Holiday, I rent our home for $500/week. It is very popular to spend those holidays here in Atenas, Costa Rica.
If there is anything I could improve, please let me know and I will be happy to accommodate for your stay. If you want further information on the location of our home, feel free to look up our community called Roca Verde. And as always, please message me with any further questions.
Enjoy your stay.
Guest access
Please enjoy the privacy of our guest house, plus the ability to access our fresh herb garden that includes thyme, mint, chives and oregano. Also, if you would like additional advice about the area, we live here full time and are happy to show you around.
Interaction with guests
My husband and I live on the same property. We respect your privacy and will only come by if you would like us too.
Other things to note
If you do smoke, please do so outside with throwing your buds in the trash can. We are very interested in keeping our home and property clean and therefore provide maid services for free, once a week. Enjoy your stay in our beautiful guesthouse. Pura Vida!
Please let's not waste water, wash when needed.
this is why I do charge an additional cost of 5$per load
Thank you for participating .


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Rado Watches
Always innovating, Rado is also known for its series of "firsts," including scratch-resistant construction. Collections featured at The Watchery give you a sense of this brand's illustrious lineage in a variety of award-winning styles that make wearing timepieces an entirely new accessorizing experience. Many feature refined designs that focus on the elegance of easy-to-read dials while accompanied by attention-grabbing cases and bands.


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Godspeed: Mercury astronaut Scott Carpenter dies at age 88Thu Oct 10, 2013
Neighbor charged with murder, rape of Jersey Bridgeman, 6Wed Nov 28, 2012
Play ball! America's best baseball stadiumsThu Jun 14, 2012
What caused naked face-chewing attack: Bath salts, LSD?Tue May 29, 2012
Hot mic moment: Obama overheard telling Medvedev he needs 'space' on missile defenseMon Mar 26, 2012
Pat Robertson is for legalizing marijuana: What would Jesus do?Fri Mar 9, 2012
Godspeed John Glenn: 50 years since first US orbitFri Feb 17, 2012
Pilots worry about safety of allowing domestic drones in US skiesTue Feb 7, 2012
Cougars extinct in East? No way, say those who claim sightingsSat Jan 21, 2012
Was jealousy a factor in Top Gun killings?Thu Jan 5, 2012


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Moncada, Cabrera back Rodon's 1-hit outing
TEMPE, Ariz. -- Carlos Rodon pitched four scoreless innings in his Cactus League debut and Yoan Moncada drove in four runs to help the White Sox roll to an 11-2 win over the Angels on Sunday at Tempe Diablo Stadium.
Chicago erupted for five runs in the fifth, capped by Moncada's two-run home run off Angels reliever Kirby Yates. The 21-year-old prospect also added a two-run double in the ninth. Matt Davidson homered, while Melky Cabrera notched a pair of RBI singles and Cody Asche contributed an RBI double in the third.
Mike Trout singled, walked and stole a base, but the Angels were kept scoreless until Sherman Johnson knocked in a run with an RBI double in the eighth. Minor League outfielder Torii Hunter Jr., the son of former Angel Torii Hunter, made his Cactus League debut by pinch-running for Trout in the sixth and remained in the game at center field. The younger Hunter was a 23rd-round Draft pick of the Angels last year out of the University of Notre Dame.
Rodon, who had only thrown batting practice and simulated games this spring as he gradually ramps up for the regular season, allowed just one hit -- a single to Albert Pujols in the first -- with one walk and five strikeouts.
Angels right-hander Matt Shoemaker allowed four runs (two earned) on six hits while walking one and striking out eight over four-plus innings in his fourth Cactus League start. Shoemaker, who now has a 4.85 ERA this spring, had been scheduled to throw five innings, but he reached his pitch limit.
"Definitely wanted to go the full five," Shoemaker said. "Even those first four innings, I liked what we did, liked the execution. Just threw a few too many pitches."
Bud Norris, a bullpen hopeful, struck out three over two hitless innings for the Angels.
White Sox up next: Reynaldo Lopez gets another Cactus League start for the White Sox in Monday's contest against the Giants at Camelback Ranch. The game is set for a 3:05 p.m. CT first pitch and will be broadcast live on MLB.TV. Jake Petricka and Michael Ynoa also are scheduled to pitch, while Zach Putnam and Dan Jennings throw on the Minor League side.
Angels up next: The Angels enjoy an off-day on Monday before resuming Cactus League play against the Reds at 1:05 p.m. PDT Tuesday at Goodyear Ballpark. Right-hander JC Ramirez, a contender for a rotation or bullpen spot, will make his fifth spring appearance and third start for the Halos.
Watch every out-of-market regular-season game live on MLB.TV.
Maria Guardado covers the Angels for MLB.com.
Scott Merkin has covered the White Sox for MLB.com since 2003. Read his blog, Merk's Works, follow him on Twitter @scottmerkin, on Facebook and listen to his podcast. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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This virtual port is Japanese Font Set for math/ngraph.
This virtual port is for the ngraph user who can't use True Type
Font under X.
If you can use True Type Font with X True Type Server(aka X-TT)
or X True Type Font Server(xfs.xtt), use True Type Font and don't
use this ports.
math/ngraph description file
To install the port: cd /usr/ports/japanese/ngraph-fonts/ && make install cleanTo add the package: pkg install ja-ngraph-fonts
cd /usr/ports/japanese/ngraph-fonts/ && make install clean
pkg install ja-ngraph-fonts
PKGNAME: ja-ngraph-fonts
distinfo: There is no distinfo for this port.
NOTE: FreshPorts displays only information on required and default dependencies. Optional dependencies are not covered.
No options to configure
Number of commits found: 19
Reset sanpei@'s ports after 18 months of inactivity.
Remove ${PORTSDIR}/ from dependencies, categories h, i, j, k, and l.
With hat: portmgr
Sponsored by: Absolight
Fix RUN_DEPENDS
Reported by: pkg-fallout
Fix index
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Submitted by: Andriy Voskoboinyk <email@example.com>
Make fonts repecting XDG
Xorg is now looking in ${LOCALBASE}/share/fonts by default
Xorg now accepts symlinks in etc/X11/fontpath.d (as decribed in Xserver(1))
Large cleanup on lots of font ports
All fonts are now properly dynamically generating fonts.dir and fonts.scale
instead of sometime overwriting existing ones)
All fonts are generating fontconfig's cache
Improve consistency in fonts ports
support stage.
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- Remove USE_XLIB/USE_X_PREFIX/USE_XPM in favor of USE_XORG
- Remove X11BASE support in favor of LOCALBASE or PREFIX
- Use USE_LDCONFIG instead of INSTALLS_SHLIB
- Remove unneeded USE_GCC 3.4+
Thanks to all Helpers:
Dmitry Marakasov, Chess Griffin, beech@, dinoex, rafan, gahr,
ehaupt, nox, itetcu, flz, pav
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- Bump PORTREVISION for ports intalling files in ${X11BASE}.
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and make XFREE86_VERSION map to it. XFREE86_VERSION is now deprecated.
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- Add several new X_*_PORT variables which point to various pieces of X11 based
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- Add information to CHANGES about how to handle the transition.
PR: ports/68763
Approved by: portmgr (marcus)
Approved by: re (scottl)
Style review in ports/japanese.
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Add dependency to mkfontdir:XFree86-4-clients when XFREE86_VERSION=4.
change my e-mail address --> email@example.com
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The candidate of Bulgaria's ruling conservative party was on the brink of victory after exit polls indicated he was the winner of a presidential election run-off Sunday, and his Socialist challenger conceded defeat.
An exit poll, conducted by the Alpha Research agency, gave Rosen Plevneliev 54.8 percent of the votes, while 45.2 percent of the voters cast ballots for Ivailo Kalfin. Two other exit polls showed a similar margin.
Kalfin conceded defeat after the exit poll results were announced.
"The result is clear - we did not win the elections," he said.
Although most of the power in Bulgaria rests with the prime minister and Parliament, the president leads the armed forces and can veto legislation and sign international treaties.
With 50 percent of the votes counted, the Central Election Commission gave Plevneliev 54.1 percent, and Kalfin 45.9 percent of the votes. It estimated turnout at 42 percent.
The 47-year-old Plevneliev is a former entrepreneur who has been lauded for pushing through several large-scale infrastructure projects as regional development minister in the incumbent Cabinet. He has pledged to reduce the budget deficit and pursue business-friendly policies in the economically struggling country.
"Bulgaria's European future means that the president should guarantee equal chances for the development of all regions in the country," Plevneliev said after casting his ballot on Sunday.
The outcome means that the ruling GERB party has widened its grip on all major posts in the country which could allow it to push through swift reforms.
The winner replaces Georgi Parvanov, a former leader of the Socialist Party who has often criticized the government and used his powers to veto legislation or key judicial office or diplomatic service appointments. Parvanov has served two five-year terms, the legal limit.
If final results confirm Plevneliev as the winner, he would take office Jan. 23.


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vermonter-snowboarderwrote a review of Marmot Sharp Point Softshell Jacket - Women's on December 9, 2008
rockin' jacket
this coat is awesome for back country adventures. I've been using it to hike and snowboard and its very breathable and a total wall to the wind. It is warm for a softshell because it's fleece lined so i usually shed it halfway up the hill but it's light and easy to throw on and off. The cut is very flattering and the fabric isn't super stiff like other softshells can sometimes be. It's a fairly true fit, maybe on the large side for marmot stuff (i usually go a size up but this time I got my regular size)
Only complaint: I wish it had a hood!


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The week ahead for the Supreme Court
The Supreme Court will hear five arguments in its term's second week, starting on Tuesday. Another case about affirmative action will get the most attention.
The Court already ruled this June on an affirmative action case, Fisher v. University of Texas at Austin. The Court in a 7-1 ruled decision to send an affirmative action decision back to a lower court for reconsideration.
But there are four other cases in front of the Court this week. Here is a brief preview and explanation of each case.
Tuesday, October 15Heimeshoff v. Hartford Life & Accident Insurance Co. and Wal-Mart Stores
The Justices will consider when should the statute of limitations for judicial review of an Employee Retirement Income Security Act (or ERISA) disability benefit decision begins.
Julie Heimeshoff sued in district court, alleging that Hartford Life violated ERISA in denying her disability claim. The district court dismissed the suit because the plan barred legal action more than three years after proof of loss was required. Heimeshoff's counsel argued that the three-year statute of limitations should run from the date when Hartford denied her claim for the final time.
Links: SCOTUSblog | Oyez
DaimlerChrysler AG v. Bauman
Last April, the Court decided Kiobel v. Royal Dutch Petroleum, a case about the Alien Torts Act, and they'll be revisiting issues about the act with this term's DaimlerChrysler case. The issue in front of the Supreme Court is if a U.S.-based court has jurisdiction over a foreign company, based on the fact that company's subsidiary acts on its behalf in a U.S. state.
In one sense, the case of DaimlerChrysler v. Bauman is a sequel to the Court's decision last Term, limiting the overseas reach of the old tort law. In fact, this new case was held on the Court's docket until the ruling in merged last April, at which point the Court granted review. Kiobel declared that the ATS does not reach misconduct that had no connection to the U.S.
Workers and relatives of workers in Argentina for a wholly owned subsidiary of German-based DaimlerChrysler AG sued for violations of the Torture Victims Protection Act of 1991. They sued DaimlerChrysler in district court in California, where some of the company's subsidiaries are located, under provisions of the Alien Torts Act.
Constitution Daily contributor Lyle Denniston has an extensive preview of the case on SCOTUSblog.
Links: SCOTUSblog | Oyez
Schuette v. Coalition to Defend Affirmative Action
The case of Schuette v. Coalition to Defend Affirmative Action is one of the high-profile cases in the Supreme Court's current term.
It is about a challenge to Proposal 2, an amendment to the Michigan Constitution that voters approved in 2006 banning affirmative action in the state. A coalition of groups and individuals that favors affirmative action in Michigan challenged the ban, and a federal district court largely upheld it.
The issue before the Justices is if an amendment to a state's constitution to prohibit affirmative action in a public university admissions process violates the 14th Amendment's Equal Protection Clause.
Links: SCOTUSblog | Oyez
Wednesday, October 16Kansas v. Cheever
The Justices will decide if a state violates a defendant's Fifth Amendment right to avoid self-incrimination by introducing evidence, from a court-ordered mental evaluation, to rebut a defendant's mental incapacity claim.
Scott D. Cheever shot and killed a Greenwood County sheriff who had gone to a residence based on a tip to for outstanding warrants. The sheriff found Cheever and three others cooking and using methamphetamines. Cheever said in court that methamphetamine use made him mentally incapable of premeditated murder. The prosecution called a psychiatrist who had interviewed Cheever to the stand as a rebuttal witness. The Kansas Supreme Court said admission of the government psychiatrist's testimony into evidence violated Cheever's Fifth Amendment rights.
Links: SCOTUSblog | Oyez
Kaley v. United States
The Court will consider if the Fifth and Sixth Amendments compel a district court to allow a defendant to challenge the evidence behind charges in a pretrial hearing, when a protective order freezes the assets needed for the defendant to hire an attorney.
Kerri Kaley and her husband Brian Kaley were under investigation by a grand jury for stealing prescription medical devices from hospitals. The grand jury indicted the Kaleys on seven criminal counts. One count was a criminal forfeiture count, which required them to forfeit $500,000 they planned to use to pay their defense attorneys.
The Kaleys asked to vacate the order because it prevented them from hiring attorneys, in violation of the Sixth Amendment. A district court denied their motion without granting a pretrial evidentiary hearing. The Kaleys appealed to the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, which reversed and remanded.
The district court then granted a pretrial hearing, but limited it to the question of if the property in the forfeiture was traceable to the Kaleys' offenses. The Kaleys didn't present evidence about traceability, and the district court didn't vacate the protective order. The Kaleys appealed again, saying that they should have been allowed to challenge the validity of the indictment at the pretrial hearing.
Links: SCOTUSblog | Oyez
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Shrewsbury Garden Club displays creative holiday designs
Shrewsbury – The Shrewsbury Garden Club recently participated two local events. In Holly Days, "Woodland Magic," at Tower Hill Botanic Garden, the club displayed an arrangement with the theme "Hidden Hollow."
At the Festival of Wreaths at Trinity Church in Northborough, participants were asked to give an interpretation of the song "Home for the Holidays." The club won second place and best representation of the song.
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text: Here are a list of shortcuts to each of my short ride reports in this thread. Bridges and Okmulgee State Park Natural Falls Ride Frog Rock Ride Out and About Westward Bound New Mexico - June 2013 A Three County Kind of Day Thanksgiving Ride Osage County Dual Sport Ride Clayton Lake, K-Trail and More Roxy goes to Utah * * * * * With a few exceptions, I've been mostly lurking here for a while now, enjoying the ride reports of many a rider as well as gleaning a lot of technical expertise from others. What a great site this is! I must admit though, that the reports of the TAT have captured my interest the most, and even more so when someone is riding a WRR/X. A buddy (okraider81) and I have agreed that we want to do part of the TAT in the future, but first things first - transitioning from primarily single track on dirt bikes to dual sport bikes, and everything that goes along with adventure riding. We understand that the TAT is not to be underestimated, so there's a lot of planning and preparation that is required before setting out on trips like that. It's been a fairly short transition from dirt only to dual sport riding. Both of us have owned street bikes in the past, so that aspect of it wasn't an issue. Okraider81 decided he wanted to keep his capable DRZ400 (aka QEII) and just try to make it street legal. He succeeded with that relatively painlessly. I sold my KX250F and replaced it with Roxy, my 2008 Yamaha WR250X, that came shod with R wheels with knobbies, but also included the original X wheels. The X wheels (now) have 80/20 tires on them, as most of the riding in this area doesn't require much more than that. My R wheels have a fairly new set of 606s on them, but I save those for when I know we'll be riding more aggressively or the terrain just demands more. We still love the dirt, so we still occasionally trailer the bikes somewhere to ride. Here's Roxy in both flavors: Roxy came with most of the typical mods for the WRR/X; AIS removed, EXUP removed, opened airbox, FI programmer, skid plate, rear rack, etc. I have, however, had quite a lot of fun doing additional things though, such as adding a 12V and USB outlets up front for my GPS and iPhone, adding a set of Hotgrips (that I found in the Flea market here on Advrider), Flatland radiator guard, Scotts Stabilizer, tool/fuel tube, and several other odds & ends.


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Don't forget that Kroger deals can vary by region so be sure to check your local ad to compare prices.
Also if you are a Kroger shopper, did you know you can download coupons directly to your Kroger card using Cellfire?
Click here to see a complete list of deals for the week.
Here is my favorite:
Quaker Cereal 14-16oz – $1.88
$1/1 Quaker Oatmeal Squares Cereal 1/30/2011 RP Insert (exp 4/30/2011)
Final Price After Coupon: $.88


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Our company works with a Ceramic coating that is very versatile. It is an Energy Star 'Cool Roof' coating but does way more than just roofs.
20 years ago I made the demonstration sample you can see above. I pulled it out of a scrap pile at a remodel job site. This is by far the best sales tool I have ever had.
I took it home, cleaned it off and painted one half with our coating. I cut a piece of 3/4 inch plywood to fit tightly inside to divide it into the two sections. Then I stuffed R-19 fiberglass in it and filled up both sides.
I always kept it in the back of my truck. If I had an appointment with a prospective commercial customer with AC units and ducts on their roof, OR a metal building or other metal structure, I would make my pitch with my book and then take them outside to 'Feel the difference' in the temperatures.
I always had them feel the coated side first. With very few exceptions they would always touch the coated side with their fingertips quickly, then p[lace their entiire hand on it, nice and cool to the touch. Then I would ask them to touch the bare side. Again, in almost every case, they would place their hand flat on the bare galvanized metal, for about 1/2 second. On a 100 degree day it would be in the 180 degree range. They would yank their hand back quickly, many times cussing at me for not warning them.
If that demonstration did not sell the job right then, it always gave an effective enough demonstration that they would allow me to do a test patch on their ducts or roof. Once they felt the same kind of temperature difference on their building or their AC unit / ducts, they were sold.
'Their building'. I cant count how many times I have opened my pitch book, showed them pictures, statements, energy calcs, etc, just to have them say "OK, but what's it gonna do on MY building?"
You can show them overwhelming proof on paper and you can talk and try to educate them until you are blue in the face and they still might not be sold. Give them something to feel, they know the difference between cool to the touch and painfully hot. If they burn their hand, they will also never forget you OR that demonstration :).
The least amount I have EVER dropped the air temperature coming into a building, by coating a rooftop AC unit, is 5-degrees, the most was 25-degrees.
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The sale of Australia's biggest cotton farm to Chinese consortium
5 September 2012
ABC TV's Lateline program has interviewed Professor Hans Hendrischke, China Studies Centre, regarding the sale of Australia's biggest cotton farm to a Chinese dominated consortium.
"The Chinese government itself is divesting itself of their own state-owned enterprises because they don't - they know they cannot run them. So, there is quite a few good examples of Chinese investors in Australia where they bring in their top people and people who are highly qualified to run commercial ventures." Professor Hendrischke said.
To list to the full interview, please click here.


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We offer a complete and flexible computer training service for both personal and corporate users to help you make sense of using your IT equipment. We visit you and help you with your computer. We will work at your speed so you can understand what you are doing and be able to do it again when we are not there.
Every session is tailor-made to meet the needs of each user so they can learn everything they want at their own speed. We will work with them so that they can quickly be more confident using a computer letting them control it rather feeling that it is controlling them.
Our team are all highly experienced and fully trained so that they can provide a reliable service to the highest levels of customer satisfaction and will do everything we can to meet your expectations. With this kind of bespoke service we can really find out what you need so we can create a session plan specifically for you. All course materials are tailored to your sessions so that they will make sense to you later if you need them.
If you want to look at using a tablet or smartphone we can help with these as well. We explain what they are and how you can use them instead of, or alongside, a computer.
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Presto! A living room turns into a dining room
When Joshua Gropper wanted to transform the living room in the family's Port Washington home into a formal dining room, his wife, designer Lorraine Waitz Gropper, demurred. She didn't want to take the room with a view of the well-maintained front yard and turn it into a mausoleum where no one would venture except for holidays and parties. The couple had remodeled the kitchen and annexed the tiny pass-through dining room as part of the kitchen space. But, Joshua, 44, an attorney, still wanted his formal dining space. So, Waitz Gropper, also 44, owner of Room Lifts in Port Washington, decided to make the living room into a space that converts from sitting room to dining room in less than 10 minutes. TOTAL: About $4,300 (Waitz Gropper, who charges $40 per hour, says her fee for a makeover such as this would be around $800). -- Sylvia E. King-Cohen
BEFORE. The new mantel was added before the rest of the room's redesign. It is painted Linen White by Benjamin Moore. From mantelsdirect.com
AFTER. Waitz Gropper included lots of antiques and family heirlooms in the redesigned room. "I inherited furniture from both sets of grandparents," she says. "I was glad to finally get to use it."
MIRROR, existing.
KIDNEY-SHAPED TABLE, existing.
OVERSIZED FINIALS, existing.
MISCELLANEOUS FRAMES and MIRRORS, $250 (for seven). Waitz Gropper says many antique frames are so attractive they're works of art on their own. From Deke's Antiques, Glen Head.
PAINT, $700. Cornsilk ($80 for two cans) from Benjamin Moore, applied by Farley Painting and Carpentry of Flushing.
ANTIQUE BENCH, existing. This is a bench from a horse-drawn carriage that belonged to Waitz Gropper's grandparents.
RUG, $179. Waitz Gropper wanted to add something contemporary to counterbalance all the antiques. From Ikea, Hicksville. (May 2010)
AFTER. The sitting room converts to a dining room.
DROP-LEAF TABLE, $500. With additional leaves added, it seats 16 comfortably. From eBay. (May 2010)
ANTIQUE COUCHES, $1,400 (for two).
Waitz Gropper purchased these thorough eBay. She bought fabric through eBay and mailed it to the seller and he reupholstered them for her. Price includes couches, fabric (from beautifulfabric.com) and upholstery work. From eBay
COFFEE TABLE, existing. (May 2010)
CHAIR, existing. From Waitz Gropper's grandparents. (May 2010)
TOPIARIES, existing.
WINDOW TREATMENTS, $250 (for two, included coupons). From Bed Bath & Beyond. (May 2010)


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Kings don't offer extension to Greivis Vasquez
The Sacramento Kings aren't offering a contract extension to point guard Greivis Vasquez before Thursday's deadline, but Vasquez expects to re-sign with the team after the season.
The Kings informed Vasquez and forward Patrick Patterson on Thursday that they won't land extensions before the midnight ET deadline, making them restricted free agents in the summer, sources told Yahoo Sports. Sacramento also told guard Jimmer Fredette it is declining his $3.1 million contract option for the 2014-15 season, which will make him an unrestricted free agent.
"I'm just going to focus on the season and helping the team win," Vasquez told Yahoo! Sports. "If I do my job, help us win and change the culture, everything will be fine. I want to stay here. I love everything about Sacramento and want to be here.
"I can't control the contract, but I can control how I play night in and night out. Hopefully everything works out with the Kings and I'm confident it will."
The Kings acquired Vasquez and two second-round picks from the New Orleans Pelicans for swingman Tyreke Evans on July 4. The move was the first big trade by new Kings general manager Pete D'Allesandro. Vasquez averaged career-highs of 13.9 points and nine assists with the New Orleans Hornets last season.
The Kings held off signing Vasquez to a long-term deal now in large part because they want to take a stronger look at his ankle following offseason surgery, a source said. Vasquez says his ankle is completely healed. He looked fine in the Kings' season-opening victory against the Denver Nuggets when he had 17 points and four assists in 36 minutes.
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Fredette was the 10th player selected in the 2011 NBA draft by the previous Kings regime, picked over Klay Thompson and Kawhi Leonard. Fredette averaged 7.3 points in 16.2 minutes in his first two seasons with Sacramento, but did not play in Wednesday's opener.
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Quick, someone get Ras Kass a calendar and remind him what year it is. His new single, a leak from his upcoming mixtape Endangered Lyricist Vol. 3, is called 90210 and features production that loops the infamous synth riff from the classic Eddie Murphy Beverly Hills Cop movie series. Then again, it could work in his favor to capitalize on the retro '80s throwback trend that's prominent these days. It's been a while since he's released any new material, so a fresh but familiar approach might be the key to regaining relevance. On the mic Kass maintains his signature West Coast grizzly flow, which is refreshing because I'm sure there's the temptation to conform to new styles. Doc Hollywood's production and hook do a great job of invoking the ubiquitous imagery of excess and decadence that Beverly Hills is known for, which provides a perfect backdrop for him and Rass Kass to rap about, well, excess and decadence. This is that white-suit-gold-chain-and-sunglasses theme music! No date yet for when Kass' mixtape drops, but DJBooth will be the first to let you know when it becomes available.


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Monotonicity Conditions and Inequality Imputation for Sample-Selection and Non-Response Problems
Under a sample selection or non-response problem, where a response variable y is observed only when a condition δ = 1 is met, the identified mean E(y&7Cδ = 1) is not equal to the desired mean E(y). But the monotonicity condition E(y&7Cδ = 1) ≤ E(y&7Cδ = 0) yields an informative bound E(y&7Cδ = 1) ≤ E(y), which is enough for certain inferences. For example, in a majority voting with δ being the vote-turnout, it is enough to know if E(y) > 0.5 or not, for which E(y&7Cδ = 1) > 0.5 is sufficient under the monotonicity. The main question is then whether the monotonicity condition is testable, and if not, when it is plausible. Answering to these queries, when there is a 'proxy' variable z related to y but fully observed, we provide a test for the monotonicity; when z is not available, we provide primitive conditions and plausible models for the monotonicity. Going further, when both y and z are binary, bivariate monotonicities of the type P(y, z&7Cδ = 1) ≤ P(y, z&7Cδ = 0) are considered, which can lead to sharper bounds for P(y). As an empirical example, a data set on the 1996 U.S. presidential election is analyzed to see if the Republican candidate could have won had everybody voted, i.e., to see if P(y) > 0.5, where y = 1 is voting for the Republican candidate.
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Orson Welles directs and stars in this noir tale of Nazi war criminals hidden away in small-town America.
Officer Wilson (Edward G. Robinson), of the United Nations War Crimes Commission, is on the trail of Franz Kindler, a Nazi leader responsible for the atrocities of the Holocaust.
Following Kindler's former associate Konrad Meinike (Konstantin Shayne) to Harper, Connecticut, Wilson thinks he's found his target adopting the new identity of Charles Rankin (Welles), a local school teacher with plans to restore the town clock to its former glory.
Wilson stays around to investigate, while Rankin's wife Mary Longstreet (Loretta Young) becomes increasingly distrustful of her partner's suspicious behaviour...
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"There is nothing subtle about the collapse of a bridge or a building. The collapse of an ecosystem, however, that is difficult to comprehend," wrote David S. Dobkin, director of High Desert Ecological Research Institute, in the foreword of the new book, Habitat Threats in the Sagebrush Ecosystem.
In this new book, the status and the future of the sagebrush ecosystem is assessed in hopes of reversing its 200-year decline.
Sagebrush stretches across a vast area of the American West known as the Great Basin. A desert climate, this ecosystem is home to unique species that are suited to an arid environment. But what once were thriving plant and animal populations have now dwindled in number. What or who is to blame?
There isn't one culprit; all of the human land uses combined have created harmful synergistic effects. These human land uses, "insults" as the book's editors call them, include livestock grazing, natural resource extraction, and off-road motorized recreation, to name a few.
For land managers, two main obstacles stand in the way of finding solutions. First, a lack of funding has been a major setback. The book's editors say a six-fold increase in financial resources is needed for effective mitigation.
Compared to other sensitive environmental issues such as the depletion of old-growth forests, our dying sagebrush ecosystem receives significantly less attention and funding. The second obstacle is lack of research information. Land managers need more background information and general research from which to build strategies.
This is where Habitat Threats in the Sagebrush Ecosystem can help. It provides information on the regional level of habitats, their threats and the extent of those threats, and potential effects on species of concern in the Great Basin. Using this book as a stepping stone, land managers and planners can create holistic and integrated solutions.
As a manager of more than 10 million acres of sagebrush habitats, Bob Abbey, the Nevada State Director of the USDI Bureau of Land Management, writes that strategies developed from assessments in this book can help to keep sage-grouse and other species off the list of endangered species.
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V1ctory Week @ Rough Cuts
Windsurfing movie house, Umi have just announced the launch of 'Rough Cuts', their latest project to house all the painstakingly acquired clips that never made the final cut on their movie productions.
To house the clips, Umi have opened up a new vimeo account featuring everything from random archived material, to sick action clips featuring the cream of the PWAs riders that somehow didn't make the actual movies. As they said, "Rather than kill off our darlings, we've put them in the limelight at rough cuts".
To celebrate the launch of rough cuts, Umi have chosen to dedicate their first week to the 2010 PWA World Wave Champion, Victor Fernandez (Fanatic / North / MFC) with 'V1ctory Week'.
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"Over the years we have gathered thousands of clips of Victor in Pozo, many have made our vids, many haven't! What strikes us is not just his phenomenal jumping; his wave riding in Pozo is definitely where he stands out in the score sheets. He is one of the few riders who has been able to consistently do goiters, takas, shakas and wave 360′s in the tough onshore conditions…"
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We all have our favorite shows and there are certain commercials that make us smile. C'mon, I know you laughed out loud when you saw Old Spice's "I'm on a horse" commercial for the first time or when Betty White was tackled in the Snickers spot. But sadly, some commercial make is change the channel, hit the mute button, scream or leave the room.
One thing that can guarantee an ad will get on our nerves: an annoying mascot.
* Remember the Domino's Noid from the 80's? Not sure why a spandex wearing pizza villain who wanted to ruin our dinner was supposed to entice us to pick up the phone and order a pie.
* GEICO, please hear us. We can handle the Gecko. Don't even mind the pile of cash with googly eyes. But please retire the cavemen.
* Really, Quiznos? You have weird little costumed kittens with voices that sound like nails on a chalkboard. In even makes babies cry.
* Speaking of grating noises…how annoying is a duck loudly yelling "Aflaaaaac!" over and over again.
* Just one word is used most frequently to describe BK's mute mascot: C-R-E-E-P-Y.
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The Best Links Of The Day 05/06/09
Hello! Who doesn't like Fridays? As I expected…no-one! And can I just say that this particular Friday has been an absolute stonker! I am close to tears I have so many good links for you right here and right now! Please have a look through the round up, I'm sure you'll find something in here that will interest you! Have a great weekend guys!
15 Valuable Usability PDFs You Never Heard Of via Useful Usability
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Who knew we'd cover so many lawsuits and patents today? This evening's lawsuit actually makes a bit of sense, though it leaves us asking what the heck took so long. Toy maker Hasbro is suing ASUS, claiming that naming ASUS's latest tablet the Transformer Prime is in violation of Hasbro's brand copyright. Hasbro is seeking ... Read More »
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In the center of the vast desert lies the heart of a powerful kingdom, ruled by an unhappy Sultan. Then one night the Sultan uncovers a magical lamp. With the aid of the luscious genie from inside the lamp, beautiful bodies explore pulsating passionate sex of every kind. Distrustful of his wife and her vizier, he tries to hide the lamp and his erotic search for his desert flower. The scheming queen and her vizier lever plot to gain power and control with the lamp. The Genie falls in love with the Sultan but still must grant his wishes. However this is a magical fable and the Genie gets what she wants in her end.
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When prostitutes break the law, the strict penal system sends them to the worst place on earth imaginable - The Hell Hole. Former tough cop a now bestselling author Jimmy the Vigs tell the whole chilling story to Crime TV - about the brutal wardens, the inhumane cavity searching and the evil experiments of Dr. Medulla who takes young girls and turns them into Guinea Pigs for his sexual purposes.
Homey In The Haystack
After a black man witnesses a crime, he's got to hide out for awhile. Naturally, the FBI Witness Protection Program decides he'd fit right in at a traditional Amish farm! Now he's doing his part to raise the barn, but the fine, innocent white virgins on the farm are raising a tent pole in his pants! Sure, the community thought him odd at first, but they'll soon learn something about chocolate love, from this tall, dark, and swollen stranger!
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It's a place where the horny and overworked go. They shouldn't call these mental-health specialists "shrinks," though, as they have a tendency to make a part of men's bodies grow!
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As the admission's office has to analyze a large number of applications, your goal is to stand out in a good way. Keep your application brief, and stick to the point when answering questions. Search on Google for professional resume writing tips, as if you were applying for a job interview, and write your college app in the same style. Depending on the schools you're applying to, the admissions process can range from a simple formula that weighs grades and test scores, to a subjective review of your whole application. Public universities are more likely to evaluate applicants based on grades and test scores alone, while private universities tend to be more holistic. Colleges look for patterns in both grades and test scores. High grades combined with low test scores may suggest a hard-working student, but high test scores with low grades may suggest a smart, but lazy student. It's optimal to attempt the hardest courses that your high school offers, and the worst thing you can do is to drop a hard course just because you're receiving a low grade.
Applicants who achieve a leadership position in an extracurricular activity are regarded more highly than students who merely participate, so only join clubs that you have a real interest in. About half of colleges use a waiting list, particularly those which are more selective. One survey suggests that 30% of wait-listed students are eventually accepted, so applicants who are wait-listed should contact the admissions office of their top choice by phone, to declare that they will attend if accepted. While most college admissions involve high school students applying directly to college,
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Most colleges accept either the SAT or ACT, and have formulas for converting scores into admissions' criteria. Colleges use these standardized tests because there are substantial differences in curricula, grading, and difficulty among US high schools. One benefit of the ACT test is that it allows the test-taker to select scores to send to specific colleges. The SAT test is more focused on testing reasoning ability while the ACT is a content-based test of achievement. Counselors suggest that students practice taking the test under actual testing conditions, and using a large watch with a sweeping second hand, rather than a digital display which may distract you.
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