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If Americans viewed President Barack Obama as favorably as they do his wife, he'd be sitting pretty four months before election day.
Instead, he's locked in a neck-and-neck race with Mitt Romney and deploying the popular first lady as a potent campaign asset.
"From now until November, we are going to need all of you to get out there and tell everybody you know about how Barack is on our side, fighting for the values that we believe in and the vision that we all share," Michelle Obama told more than 2,800 people Tuesday at a campaign rally at Barbara Goleman Senior High in Miami Lakes.
"You can tell them how Barack is fighting for working families, starting with tax cuts, so folks can keep more of their income for the things they need, like gas and groceries and school clothes for their kids."
Grassroots rallies in Miami Lakes and later at the University of Central Florida in Orlando marked Mrs. Obama's first public campaign events in Florida this election cycle. The crowds greeted her as no less a star than the president, with her fans standing in long lines in sweltering heat to see her.
"Today is my birthday so I get to see Michelle on my birthday quite by the grace of God, that's all, and being a volunteer," said Juliette Love, 64, a campaign volunteer from Lauderdale Lakes.
At UCF, where more than 2,200 packed a gymnasium, retired postal worker William Saunders of Seminole County noted the first lady's support for veterans and her ability to connect with average people.
"I think it's because of her upbringing,'' Saunders said. "She didn't come from a whole bunch of money. Her father was a struggling blue-class worker, so I think she relates very well to the middle class. She is a huge asset — to the United States and to the Obama campaign."
A May Gallup poll found that two-thirds of Americans had a favorable view of the 48-year-old first lady, while 52 percent had a favorable view of President Obama. Which explains why Mrs. Obama has been all over TV in recent months, promoting a book about the White House garden and joking around with the likes of Ellen DeGeneres and Jimmy Fallon.
But promoting healthy living and celebrating veterans is much different from overt politicking, which can turn off voters.
Former First Lady Laura Bush did few public campaign events and enjoyed favorability ratings averaging 71 percent, according to Gallup. Former First Lady Hillary Clinton, who took a leading role in crafting President Bill Clinton's unsuccessful health care reform plan, averaged 55 percent favorability.
Mrs. Obama chose her words carefully in Florida on Tuesday, touting her husband's values and record without criticizing Romney. She didn't even mention the Republican nominee, though the contrast she made between her husband and his multi-millionaire rival was clear.
"Believe me, your president, Barack Obama, knows what it means when a family struggles. This is not a hypothetical situation for him," she said. "He knows what it means to work hard because you want something better for your kids and for your grandkids. Like me, and like so many of you, he knows the American Dream because he's lived it. And Barack wants everyone who is willing to work hard to have that same opportunity."


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With the breakaway of South Sudan on July 9, 2011, Sudan faces economic difficulties due to loss of oil revenue and turmoil in its "new south" – the states of Blue Nile and Southern Kordofan. Fighting broke out in Southern Kordofan in June 2011 following state elections, the results of which were disputed by the Sudan People's Liberation Movement-North (SPLM-N). In retaliation, Khartoum began an indiscriminate bombing campaign and sent ground forces to crush the SPLM-N. Over 20,000 Sudanese fled to South Sudan, but hundreds of thousands remain trapped in conflict areas with dwindling food supplies and no access to humanitarian assistance. Fighting broke out in neighboring Blue Nile State in September; since then the conflict has caused internal displacement and created massive refugee outflows to Ethiopia and South Sudan.
Sudanese troops also remain in Abyei (which is claimed by both Sudan and South Sudan), awaiting the full deployment of the UN Interim Security Force for Abyei and the re-establishment of a civilian administration there.
In Darfur, another peace agreement has been signed in Doha, Qatar. However, because the agreement was only signed with one of the many rebel groups in the region, fighting is expected to continue. Meanwhile Khartoum has decided that an internal Darfur political process will replace peace talks, but RI questions if and how the nearly three million Darfuri internally-displaced people (IDPs) and refugees would be included in such a process.
The fate of Southern Sudanese living in Khartoum and other parts of Sudan remains uncertain. While many have opted to move to South Sudan, others' rights to remain in Sudan are under threat.
Current Humanitarian Situation in Darfur
Civilian protection in Darfur remains a serious concern. More than 2.6 million IDPs are in Darfur and over 250,000 Darfuris are living in refugee camps in Chad. Insecurity continues and many displaced people are still unable to return home, despite increasing pressure for people to do so. The United Nations has been working with a variety of humanitarian groups to promote development while strengthening the rule of law, which the UN believes is the key to a lasting peace. However, the joint AU/UN peacekeeping mission, UNAMID, lacks adequate resources and humanitarian workers are unable to access the most vulnerable people due to insecurity and government impediments. Refugees International is particularly concerned about sexual violence against women in Darfur and the difficulties faced by civil society organizations who try to assist survivors.
When violent conflict breaks out, the United States and other United Nations member states often call for the deployment of UN peacekeeping forces to create stability and protect people from harm. The UN Security Council has explicitly instructed peacekeepers to protect civilians under "imminent threat of violence" in most UN peacekeeping mandates since 1999. But there is no clarity as to what "protection" means in practice. Which circumstances require action and what level of force should be used? This has resulted in a lack of proper training, guidance and resources for peacekeepers to accomplish protection activities.


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The number of bits in a digital signal affects its resolution and dynamic range. Each additional bit doubles the resolution of the signal. The difference is dramatic. A 4-bit signal has 16 steps of resolution to "measure" and represent the signal—sort of like using a tape measure only marked in one-foot increments to measure something. Moving to eight bits gets us 256 steps. Sixteen bits get us 65,536 steps. And 24 bits jumps us to a whopping 16,777,216 steps! That's like using a ruler marked off in 100,000ths of an inch—we're talking super-fine measurements.
For this reason, it's best to track at 24 bit, then convert to 16-bit for CD or to MP3 as the last step in the process. Having all that resolution also allows us to record at conservative levels (see number 1, above) while still having plenty of resolution and dynamic range to make a great recording. If you have a 24-bit system and you record at − 18 dB, you're still getting 21 bits worth of dynamic range (each bit adds 6 dB of dynamic range) and 2,097, 152 steps of resolution. That's plenty for excellent quality.
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Choose where the color comes from. Many plug-ins that model or emulate the sound of vintage hardware units—such as the Universal Audio Fairchild limiter plug-in shown here—can contribute nice colors to your mixes.
It's so easy to drop plug-ins onto a track to EQ, compress, or otherwise process a signal. But be careful—many of those addictive little software processors can change the gain or level of the signal, which often leads to clipping (distortion) that's easy to miss in the heat of mixdown. Be sure to double-check the meters and clip indicators inside each plug-in to ensure that no overloads are slipping past you. Boosting the gain in the plug-ins too much can also force you to have to pull down the channel and master faders later, which isn't good gain staging and can impair the audio quality.
Analog tape and processors color your recording signal in a slightly different way—that's part of their beauty. Today, we can emulate a lot of those colors with modeling software that recreates the sound of the original gear, including the coloration it provides. By selectively choosing the modeled processing you use, you can carefully add analog-style coloration exactly where you want it and where it can be most useful. Drums, for example, often benefit from analog-tape-style or analog-compressor-style coloration. Delicate acoustic guitar, on the other hand, may not fare so well if you hit it with a highly colored processor.
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Rep. Grayson Hails "Stealth Socialism" in America
Rep. Alan Grayson (D-Fla.) notes that "stealth socialism" is on the rise in America, and he welcomes it.
Secret Surveillance Court Okays NSA Phone Data Collections
On Tuesday the U.S. government's secret surveillance court declassified and released a decision defending the practice of the National Security Agency in collecting billions of phone call records every day.
Graham Calls Again for War Resolution Against Iran
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) has renewed his call for authorization of military action against Iran.
D.C. "Hawks" Rip Syria Weapons Agreement
Many of the foreign policy hawks in and around Washington appear to be lamenting the fact that the diplomatic breakthrough in the crisis over Syria's chemical weapons has at least postponed the Obama administration's planned military attack
"Protecting" the Children With War
"It's all about the children" was apparently the theme of Obama's Tuesday speech, which lacked the drama it would have had before the diplomatic move of Vladimir Putin and Bashar al-Assad to forestall aggression.
Republicans Ready to Cave to Obama War Plans
Republicans in both the House and Senate appear ready to cave to Obama's demands for authorization to use military force against Syria, despite Obama saying he doesn't need permission from Congress.
Fast-track: Enabler of the "Free Trade" Agenda
Fast-track (aka Trade Promotion Authority — TPA) is a direct attack on our constitutional checks and balances and has been key to approval of all our free trade agreements.
Snowden's Father, Lawyer, Challenge Obama's Claims
Report of Snowden Seeking Ties to KGB Vets False, Lawyer Says
A report that NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden wanted to join an organization of former KGB agents is false, a Russian lawyer assisting him told The Moscow News.
Research Group Gets $1.35 Million Grant to Study Transgenders in the Military
The Palm Center has received a $1.35 million grant to study issues related to the integrating of transgender persons into the armed forces.


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Heartland Institute senior fellow James Taylor will deliver a keynote luncheon presentation Saturday at the Heartland Institute's Colorado Emerging Issues Forum. The Emerging Issues Forum takes place at the Denver Marriott Tech Center and is open to the public. Dozens of Colorado state legislators and public policy experts are expected to attend. Registration is $50 and includes breakfast and lunch.
Taylor will discuss the latest scientific developments regarding global warming, as well as issue regarding energy economics, the environmental impacts of various energy sources, hydraulic fracturing, and Colorado's renewable power mandate.
Earlier this year, Taylor testified in Colorado legislative hearings regarding a bill to require a higher percentage of expensive renewable power in the state's electricity mix. Taylor pointed out renewable power mandates have raised electricity costs in Colorado and other states. Taylor also explained why an asserted cap on electricity price increases related to Colorado's renewable power mandate is a paper tiger that does nothing to moderate the state's rapidly escalating electricity prices.
The Colorado Emerging Issues Forum will take place from 8:30 to 3:30. More information is available here.
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The Transportation, Delivery, and Relocation Solutions (TDRS), Schedule 48, includes transportation consulting and related services, and Special Item Number (SIN) 411-3 to aid government agencies in meeting their transportation needs.
SIN 411-2 includes such offerings as transportation management, security, and technology, as well as some of the following--outsourcing; market research; product evaluation; E-Commerce; benchmarking; risk assessment; and policy development and change management, to name a few.
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Developing strategies to support strategic sourcing in the transportation realm;
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Lee Christie has been elected to serve as the Indiana Judicial Nominating Commission district two representative. Mr. Christie was elected by attorneys to fill the vacancy that will occur Dec. 31st when attorney William Winingham's term expires.
Voting for the District Two attorney member of the Judicial Nominating/Qualification Commission is underway. Unfortunately, not all eligible voters received their ballots. The Indiana Supreme Court is working to ensure all eligible attorneys have an opportunity to vote. The Supreme Court ordered an extension to the voting time period and created an avenue for attorneys to receive a ballot if they did not receive the initial ballot in the mail.


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29 September 2011 - The Universum rankings this year polled nearly 83,000 business students from the world's top academic institutions in 12 leading economies: Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Russia, Spain, the US and the UK.
Universum, a global talent consultant, develops its global index of the top 50 most attractive employers by asking students pursuing business and engineering degrees to identify "ideal" employers.
"We are totally committed to equipping our people with the skills they need to cut through the complexity of today's world," said Rachel Campbell, Global Head of People, KPMG International. "That complexity sees our people increasingly work across borders and take on challenging, ground breaking projects. To be voted by students as one of the world's most attractive employers is a real honor and is recognition of the world class learning that we provide to our people."
In August this year, KPMG International announced that its member firms will hire approximately 75,000 campus graduates worldwide over the next three years, representing a 25 percent increase in campus resourcing targets. The hiring will play an important role in meeting KPMG member firm's long-term global growth strategy.
Incoming KPMG International Chairman Michael Andrew said: "Every day our people operate across borders, think ahead of the curve on major global trends, provide deep expertise and work to add value in a way that speaks directly to the priorities of our member firm clients. Our environment is one of collaboration, empowerment and performance, which gives our people the opportunities to grow professionally and personally. The Universum ranking is a true testament to the employment experience we have to offer new graduates."
Universum CEO Petter Nylander said: "Universum is proud to announce its third annual edition of the World's Most Attractive Employers based on respondents from almost 83,000 business students. KPMG and other top ranked employers can take pride in knowing that their employer brand knows no boundaries and reaches the best talent from every corner of the earth."


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Nothing speaks more of a marine ensemble than a striped sailor shirt or sweater. Stripes epitomize French chic, and given that the canvas that inspired me this week was painted in France and its subject is nautical, I had no choice but to incorporate them in this outfit.
A Breton stripe top usually includes a boatneck, which accentuates the stripes, and the stripes typically make their entrance in the area of the chest bone. This shallow sea sweater from JCrew is a perfect illustration of the Breton classic, and besides its beautiful tint and lovely boatneck, I like the contrast that the slim and thick stripes create. I would wear it with pushed up sleeves and a few splashes of bold color to bring together the look and create the proverbial "je ne sais quoi".
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Salute to Excellence Award
Each year two students are selected to represent the Hospitality Management Program at the National Restaurant Association's Annual Salute to Excellence program in Chicago. The program consists of a daylong workshop and a recognition dinner. Two awards of $500 will be given each year. Students selected must be committed to attending the National Restaurant Association Show in Chicago. Expenses for the trip may exceed the amount of the award, depending on time spent in Chicago and selected transportation.
- Students must be a declared major in hospitality management
- Junior standing in the program after spring term (cannot be graduating sooner than December following attendance at the Salute to Excellence)
- Minimum GPA of 2.70
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Greater Cleveland Chapter of Club Managers Association of America (CMAA) – Future Club Manager Scholarship
This award was established to financially support members of the Kent State University CMAA Student Chapter (hyperlink to CMAA organization page) who are pursuing a bachelor degree. One $300 scholarships will be awarded to qualified applicants each year depending on available funds.
- Member of Kent State CMAA Student Chapter for a minimum of one year with regular participation and leadership in Student Chapter meetings and other activities.
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Linerode-Irmiter Hospitality Management Scholarship
Mrs. Doris Linerode Irmiter and Dr. Theodore Irmiter established this award to support the HFSM program. Dr. Irmiter was a former Director of the School of Family and Consumer Studies. Two $500 - $750 scholarships are awarded each year.
- Admission in a professional HM program
- Native born U.S. citizen
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
- Leadership in Food Service
- Work experience in hospitality food service
- Commitment to principles and practices of HM
Frances Schwebel Solomon Food Service Management Scholarship
This award was established in 1996 by Mrs. Frances Schwebel Solomon to support students in the hospitality food service management program. The scholarship is intended to encourage students who have demonstrated the capacity to achieve educational and professional goals, the motivation to achieve these goals and the initiative to seek opportunities to further their progress. One or two awards may be given annually at an amount of $600–$1200. APPLICATION DEADLINE IS OCTOBER 1.
- Students studying HM, freshmen preferred
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
- Recommendations from faculty, work experience in food service, extracurricular activities
Industry Sources for Student Scholarships
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Do you think it makes a real difference to a person's character if they can remember the moon landings?
No, not to their character, but I do think a little corner of everyones psyche is frozen at the age they were when the first landing took place. Ive noticed that when people who were children at the time talk about Apollo, they tend to sound like children again (this is true even for conspiracy theorists, I think). The moon landings mean so many different things to different people: someone called Apollo the last optimistic act of the Twentieth Century, which is glorious, but carries a kind of pathos, too.
You must have had a preconceived idea of what to expect from the moonwalkers. In what way were these expectations confounded?
I thought theyd be straight, conservative military pilots and engineers, but they mostly werent - they were much more diverse and eccentric than Id expected. Only part way in did it dawn on me that they became pilots because theyd watched the pilots of World War II save us from Nazism; that c pilots were to them what rock stars became for me as a child. And that theyd been drafted.
And was it a very emotional experience?
It was very emotional as it involved revisiting a time when significant numbers of people believed that the world could be made better - where innocent optimism was still possible. My own adolescence was defined by Punk, industrial strife, unemployment and a feeling that the world would inevitably get worse, and I think this is why the Sixties are still fascinating to us, whether we experienced them or not. Like the Beatles and the Stones, Apollos bizarre tilt at the Moon could only have happened in that decade.
Which of the Astronauts made most of an impression on you?
They all did in different ways, even though my encounters with them varied wildly. Buzz Aldrin is such a complicated man, impenetrable one moment, then boyishly candid the next - I left his apartment feeling as though Id gone twelve rounds with Mike Tyson (or perhaps Frank Bruno). On the other hand, Alan Bean, who became an artist when he left NASA, has extraordinary charisma and may well be the happiest man Ive ever met. I came away feeling slightly different about the world and still feel lucky to have crossed his path.
The moon has cast a spell over man for millennia do you think that the lunar landings might have broken its mystique?
An interesting question, because some people had feared that it would (Tom Stoppard wrote a play about it, Jumpers). Had they carried on, I suppose they might have. But the fact that the landings only happened for three years, then stopped abruptly, seems to me to have increased the mystique - the moreso because going to the Moon looks even harder and more remote now than it did then, despite all the technological advances weve made. The longer you look at the tools they had to work with, the more you wonder how they managed to pull it off. Thats why only 27 people have ever left Earth orbit and headed for Deep Space, all between the Christmases of 68 and72.
What about the moon conspiricists? Is there any chance that it was all a hoax?
Personally, Id love to believe that the landings had been a hoax, because fooling the whole of humanity in that way, and maintaining the pretence for so long, would look to me like a greater technical and creative achievement than actually going. And arguably more significant. Unfortunately, anyone who looks at the issue seriously will see that, while theres an impressive volume of rumour, heresay and myth, if you sift through the evidence a piece at a time, you find that every last one falls down - often pretty abjectly. All the same, I see the conspiracy theorists as an important part of the story Im telling, and Im glad theyre there.
Do you think we could consider going back to the moon in the near future?
The Chinese have taken a characteristically careful, pragmatic approach, such as America and the USSR might have but for the strange set of circumstances which prevailed in 1961 (the year John F Kennedy capriciously launched his people at the Moon). Their ride will probably be less interesting, but they may get better results in the long term. At the same time, the difference between going into Earth orbit and going to the Moon is like the difference between climbing a hill and flying. The Chinese have only reached Earth orbit so far, which is pretty routine these days: and the reason no ones left Earth orbit since 1972 is because, assuming you want to come back, its a very, very hard thing to do.
Many have reported a spiritual experience as a result of their visit to the lunar surface how do you think this can be accounted for?
I dont want to give too much away here, but the most profound part of the experience seems not to have been standing on the Moon per se, but standing on the Moon looking back at the Earth and seeing its astonishing isolation.
Youre given the chance of going to the moon tomorrow do you go?
When I was researching the book, I let my two small children watch Ron Howards film about Apollo 13, the mission which nearly ended in disaster. Now my son asks me anxiously at regular intervals whether Ill have to go to the Moon, while my daughter simply informs me that Im not allowed to. So Ill have to wait until theyve left home, but in the meantime it makes an excellent threat when I want them to tidy their bedrooms.
What do you do after youve written a book about going to the moon?
Ideally, go on a long holiday, then choose something more sensible for your next book. Or, in an effort to follow Neil Armstrongs example in getting back in touch with the fundamentals of the planet, start that goat farm youve always dreamed of. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
The most intriguing aspect of the book is the mystery surrounding the "first man on the moon", Neil Armstrong. I feel I can understand a little better about why he remains so distant. When my sons asked me what it was like to watch it all live on TV back then, I feel as daunted by that question as the astronauts must feel themselves when asked what it was like to "stand on the moon". Something not easy to put into words because it's a moment in time that passes so quickly and difficult to take in. This, I feel, is what most of the "moonwalkers" find the hardest question to answer. Moondust raises those un-answerable questions.
A fantastic read, Mr Taylor - A fascinating, intriguing book that really makes you think!
I have to disagree. 'Moondust' is an unashamedly subjective evocation of the Space Age that is both extremely interesting and often very poignant. Whether you remember the Apollo missions or not, it is facinating to read about an era that felt as if it was the dawn of a new 'Space Age' (indeed, many people quiet reasonably assumed that if we could land a man on the moon in 1969, we'd have bases there by 2001).
In 'Moondust' author Andrew Smith has interviewed many of the surviving astronauts who went to the moon and instead of asking the obvious question - 'What was it like to be on the moon?' - he is more interested in how they coped with returning to their lives on earth, knowing that the highpoint of their lives was probably behing them.
That said, 'Moondust' has many fascinating facts about the Apollo missions, ranging from some humorous accounts of the difficulties in going to the loo in zero gravity to a description of how pilots often had to assume manual control to stop their craft from crashing into the lunar surface. But for me, the most memorable thing I learned was that NASA only paid the astronauts a few dollars a day while they were in space and actually deducted bed and board from their pay cheque!
When I discovered that this book was included in Richard and Judy's Book Club it seemed an odd choice, but now I've read it I can understand why. This is a fascinating, very readable book that most people should, I think, be able to enjoy.


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One could ask the question – where have all the DAPs (Digital Audio Players) gone? And the answer could be that they simply have gone extinct. Companies like Sony and Apple, with a few others in tow are still bent on reviving the technology or attempting to at least keep it going for as long as possible. With the mobile phone taking precedence as the premier communication/media device, devices like the Walkman NWZ-B172 from Sony might not have a place in the tech world. However, for the avid music lover who's into the gymming/jogging scene and looking for something small and inconspicious that doesn't provide any distractions, a device like the B172 could be perfect. Read on to find out if Sony's latest DAP makes the cut. Form Factor It's been a while since we've seen the USB plug-and-play style DAP make the rounds of the 'tech-street' and, it's quite refreshing. Weighing in at a scant 28g the B172 still is a little bit on the bulky side, but not altogether difficult to manage at all. To make it easier, Sony has issued a clip that can be attached to the rear of the device which will make it easier to clip onto your apparel. An LED that is matched to the body of the player can be switched on and blinks in time to the music. Look Ma, no wires... It features a 3.5mm earphone socket at one end and comes bundled with earphones that are more than capable of handling high volumes without distortion or jarring of any kind. The B172 has a 1-inch LCD display (3 line) that's easy to view and an extra large jog dial type control for switching or scanning through tracks and menus. A large Play/Pause button resides at the center of the dial. A home/return button and Hold switch are located at the bottom of the device, while a quick access Recorder button, volume rocker and a button to access Sony's trademark ZAPPIN feature that doubles up as a Bass Boost key are located at the top. It's a well-designed device that provides easy access to most features you'd require to use quickly. Simple clip for convenience Features and Performance The UI is quite standard and easy to navigate through. There are quite a few, very handy settings provided to help enhance your overall audio experience. To start off with, in the settings menu under Music Settings, you'll have access to Play Modes that enable you to repeat either a single track or the entire list you're listening to. There's also an EQ mode that features quite a few presets as well as a customizable 5 band option for those who like to take matters into their own hands. Sony's ZAPPIN feature, for those unaware, is a preview feature that, when activated, goes through your playlist, while playing a short (or long, can be adjusted via the Music Settings) clip of the track (from the middle). Think of it as a trailer of your music list, in a matter of speaking. To select a specific track just hit the ZAP button, while the preview is on and the track will start from the beginning. It's handy for those who don't wish to get distracted when busy. He/she can quickly scan through their lists and choose what they want to listen to. It's quite handy. What's a real pleasure is that the DAP takes no more than a couple of seconds at best to start up after being powered off. It goes straight to the last playing track, so you don't miss a beat. A simple menu Audio quality is, simply put, brilliant. It's quite a step up from some of the previous editions of the Walkman DAP range. Aside from the fact that you could really damage your ear drums, if you even try pushing the decibel level higher than a couple of points over the 50 percent mark, tone quality is superb. The higher frequencies, should you find them a little too bright for your taste, can be subdued either via the EQ presets or by pressing and holding the ZAP button to boost the bass. This greatly increases the lower level frequencies and adds a whole new dimension of depth to the existing bass level. Those who enjoy a solid thump in the bass will find this option to be quite rewarding. Mid-range frequencies are well balanced, so vocals don't come off too shrill. On the whole, audio quality is way above average with plenty of useful options to help make it better, if required. Graphic EQ for a personal touch It supports MP3 and WMA formats and files can be dragged and dropped onto the drive and stored in folders. You could also create a playlist in Windows Media Player and use that as a transfer tool as well. The NWZ-B172 also comes with a built-in microphone for voice recordings. It doesn't have the best range, but it's clear enough to record voices within a radius of 4-5 feet. Record from the radio FM radio is also part of the DAP's feature set. It has Auto Scan and manual options for tracking channels. In Auto mode, the device tends to pick up and store quite a few random frequencies making preset selection a bit of a problem. As a suggestion, make sure you're outdoors in an area where you usually get good reception and then use the Auto Tune mode for the best results. Nevertheless, reception was not an issue even in most indoor locations and while traveling. The B172 even allows you to record from the radio, if you wish. If the signals are clear, recordings will be the same. Battery Life Sony claims that the Walkman NWZ-B172's battery is capable of 18 hours audio playback. They weren't off by too much. On an average, the B172 clocked in a total of 16 hours and 50 minutes (give or take a few minutes) of non-stop audio playback. Sony has also incorporated a Quick Charge feature that will give you up to 90 minutes (claimed) of playback after a 3 minute charge. In reality, it can go up to 70 minutes at best. Available in a range of colors The Bottom Line The Sony Walkman NWZ-B172 comes with a price tag of Rs.2,990 for 2GB of storage. That seems just a tad too expensive. However all things considered and taking into account superb audio quality, 17 hours of battery life, a decent set of features and a Walkman branding that hasn't lost its shine in decades now, it does seem to make it a worthy buy. Its biggest competitor would be Apple's iPod shuffle that doesn't come with an equivalent amount of features or a display and is also priced a little higher. So if you're looking at a lightweight, feature-rich mp3 player with great audio, you've found it. The Walkman NWZ-B172 is available in four colours - Black, Red, Pink and Gold. |
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Le Champlain
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1, rue des Carrieres, Fairmont Le Château Frontenac, Québec G1R 4P5 418-266-3905 418-692-3861
Distance: ~50 m *
VIEUX QUEBEC. Located in the historic Château Fontenac, this fine dining restaurant offers French and local cuisine. Traditional Continental ingredients join with local produce and game to create dishes that represent the best of two worlds. To complete the atmosphere, staff members don traditional 17th century dress. One of the most popular times to visit Le Champlain is for afternoon tea, when finger sandwiches, delectable pastries and stunning desserts are almost too much to bear. In the evening, before you dine on traditional Québec favorites, you'll most assuredly want to examine the wine list, which is among the best in the city.
Le Lapin Sauté
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52, rue du Petit-Champlain, Québec G1K 4H5 418-692-5325
Distance: ~169 m *
VIEUX QUEBEC. Located in the heart of the Quartier Petit Champlain, this lovely country-style restaurant specializes in tasty rabbit dishes (rabbit is "lapin" in French); though, gratin savoyard and rosemary chicken offer fine alternatives. If you've got something a little lighter in mind, try delicious sun-dried tomato pizza or even a warm baguette. Take note: the best time to dine here is on a warm summer afternoon, when their shaded patio provides a charming respite from the rigors of shopping.
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Les Frères de la Côte
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1190, rue St-Jean, Québec G1R 1S7 418-692-5445
Distance: ~449 m *
VIEUX QUEBEC. Feast upon platters of fish, duck, osso buco, sweetbread and even horsemeat "bavette!" Pastas and specialty pizzas will please those who are less fond of meat. Casual environment that is very popular and attracts a well-heeled crowd.
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73, rue Sault-au-Matelot, Québec G1K 4A6 418-692-1299
Distance: ~462 m *
VIEUX QUEBEC. This restaurant has gained a reputation as one of the most polished in Lower Town. Butcher's paper serves as a covering on outside tables, and the food offerings range from grilled meat to fish to seafood stews. The chic décor consists of reds and yellows, with the odd piece of modern art sprinkled here and there. L'Échaudé attracts a mix of business people, tourists and local patrons. There's also a bright, mirrored dining area outfitted with a stainless-steel bar. For lunch, you'll want to sample their special: cuisse de canard confit with frites and salad.
Café du Monde
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84, rue Dalhousie, at the Cruise Liner Terminal, Québec G1K 4B8 418-692-4455
Distance: ~469 m *
VIEUX QUEBEC. This smart Old Québec eatery has successfully fashioned itself after a Parisian bistro-café. A lovely front facade is marked by a large window that's thrown open when it's nice out; waiters attired in stiff bow ties and knee-length aprons stand ready to serve. The well-lit dining area features checkered tiles and intimate, café-style tables few places provide a better setting for a business lunch. Menu specialties include French onion soup and garlic snails, mussels and fries, duck confit, and the immensely popular "Couscous Royal," a dish that looks too good to eat at least until you sample it. Take a few moments to peruse the wine and international beer lists, both impressive.
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Av Honoré-Mercier and Grand-allée Est, Hôtel du Parlement, Québec G1A 1A3 418-643-6640
Distance: ~0.594 km *
SAINT-JEAN BAPTISTE. Located inside Québec's beautiful National Assembly building, this Beaux-Arts restaurant boasts a stately décor that includes several gilded chandeliers. The friendly staff will make you feel right at home, and celebrated chef Yves Légaré combines the influences of Québec's different regions to create a delicious menu. Enjoy a full traditional Québec breakfast that includes bacon, eggs, fresh fruit, and plenty of tasty morsels to put maple syrup on. Just don't forget your ID you can't get in here without it. During National Assembly sessions, the restaurant sometimes opens for dinner as well.
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1225, cours du General de Montcalm, Hôtel Loews le Concorde, Québec G1R 4W6 418-647-3602
Distance: ~1.181 km *
SAINT-JEAN BAPTISTE. L'Astral is perched high above the crowd atop the 29-floor Concorde Hotel. The restaurant, the only revolving one in the city, makes a complete revolution every 90 minutes and allows diners to take in the entire panorama of Québec City and the Saint-Laurence River. Continental dishes of mussels, veal, seafood and wild game comprise the menu. At lunch, the elegant restaurant offers an affordable table d'hote menu; evenings feature impressive three-course dinners for a very wallet-friendly price.
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Largo Resto-Club
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643, rue Saint-Joseph Est, Québec G1K 3C1 418-529-3111 888-529-3111
Distance: ~1.271 km *
Saint-Roch has become quite trendy over the past few years, with plenty of cool restaurants, cafes and bars to accommodate the local population. At Largo, the sunny contemporary décor and food recall the Mediterranean, a welcome destination in the depths of a cold Québec evening. Bright pasta dishes and salads, along with fresh fish and seafood, make up the bulk of the menu, although there are also a couple of steaks and veal as well. Some desserts are house made, and some come from the nearby De Blanchet Patisserie. Thursday through Saturday evenings the restaurant features live jazz.
Restaurant TABLE
(Restaurants - Sunday Brunch)
395, Rue de la Couronne, Quebec G1K 7X4 418-647-2458
Distance: ~1.485 km *
ST-ROCH. Drawing from American, Latin and Asian influences, TABLE serves comfort food tapas style. Beef sliders with Gouda cheese and jalapenos, truffle mac and cheese, and mushroom pot pie share billing with grilled octopus, ceviche, and pork belly glazed and fired with soy sauce. The restaurant has a nice wine list for pairings.
Café du Clocher Penché
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203, rue St-Joseph est, Québec G1K 3B1 418-640-0597
Distance: ~1.736 km *
SAINT-ROCH. A lively Saint Roch café that's quite popular with local residents who appreciate the simple, well prepared food, relaxed ambience and affordable prices. French Country French cooking is generally on the menu, which usually includes local meats, game and fish. Ideal for a quick and tasty lunch, the friendly staff will get you in and out in a hurry without sacrificing service or quality. Dinner tends to be quite crowded so arrive early!
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After a week at the United Nations General Assembly meeting in New York, where he joined Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in pushing back against the Palestinians' statehood bid, Israel's ambassador to the United States is satisfied that 5772 will begin with the Jewish state as healthy as it has been in recent memory. Part of the reason for that, Michael Oren explained to me yesterday in his office in Washington, is that there is broad, bipartisan support for Israel in the United States—including robust support from the White House.
In spite of the Obama Administration's snubs and slights, in the wake of the U.N. meeting Oren believes that "relations between the two countries are closer than any time in the last two and a half years." Differences between the Obama Administration and Netanyahu regarding the peace process have been "tactical," he told me. "Both agreed on the principle of two states, but the question was how to get there."
Oren says that the White House and Netanyahu's office closely coordinated their efforts to dissuade Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas from making his unilateral bid for statehood, which the United States also sees as contrary to its national interests. Both sides of the aisle in the U.S. House of Representatives support President Barack Obama's stance on the matter. Rep. Gary Ackerman, a New York Democrat, has already threatened to suspend aid to the Palestinian Authority. I asked Oren if he thinks that's a good idea, given that the relative stability currently prevailing in the West Bank is generally attributed to American financial support. "We believe that if the Palestinians breach their commitments, avoid negotiations, and make an end-run around the peace process, there should be consequences," the ambassador answered, suggesting that cutting off aid to the P.A. is hardly anathema to Israel.
Oren said his transition from life as an academic with opinions to being a statesman with official policy positions is a little like going from "writing slam poetry to composing rhymed haiku—it takes a lot of discipline." He is certainly disciplined about his workout regiment: The 56-year-old New Jersey native looks about as trim as he did when he won a gold medal in rowing at the Maccabiah Games in 1977. Oren said he still rows every day, adding that the only way to keep up with a daily grind that includes a busy evening social schedule is to stay in shape.
Oren had to renounce his U.S. citizenship in 2009 when he accepted Netanyahu's offer to take the job he'd dreamed of since childhood, but he said there was little in academia (including teaching posts at Harvard, Yale, and Georgetown) or the think-tank world (the Shalem Center in Jerusalem) that prepared him for the challenges of his current job.
"Sure, I had a couple advantages," Oren admitted. "I knew America very well. I not only grew up here; I also knew about American foreign policy from a historical perspective. For instance, I knew that this was the third time that America had been involved in Libya, and that back in 1801 Thomas Jefferson was talking about bringing democracy to the Libyans."
Even though Oren understood that America's relationship with Israel was the closest and most multifaceted relationship with a foreign country in post-World War II history, "It's hard," he said, "to understand the vast breadth and depth of the position until you've actually begun it." He pointed to his desk and explained that the innocuous-looking piece of furniture is the "nexus among 535 members of Congress, the Pentagon, the State Department, the White House, the U.S. intelligence community, the American Jewish community, and American churches" on one hand and, on the other, "the Israeli government, the IDF, the Knesset, 30 ministers, and Israeli society and culture."
In the American context, at least, Israel is anything but isolated as far as the ambassador is concerned. He's hosted first-time events for Americans not typically known as natural friends of Israel, like the gay community. Oren explained that Israel isn't merely a regional leader in gay rights—not a particularly special distinction, given that many of its neighbors consider homosexuality a sin punishable by death—but also an international leader. "We never had anything like 'don't ask don't tell'," he noted.
Oren hosted the Israeli Embassy's first iftar last month, with 65 Muslim leaders in attendance, and he recently reached out to the Muslim community at the University of California, Irvine. Last week, 10 Muslim students in the so-called Irvine 11 were found guilty of misdemeanor charges for disrupting Oren's February talk at the school. "That was the community I was intending to address," said Oren. "I issued another letter to the students at Irvine and said I was willing to go back, and discuss anything, everything, as long as they were civil. The offer still stands."
The Israel of the popular international imagination is the one held responsible for alienating Turkey when Israeli commandos boarded a Gaza-bound boat in May 2010 and killed nine activists after being attacked. It is apparently lost on most of Israel's critics that Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has deliberately turned his country's foreign policy against the Jewish state in order to project power throughout the Muslim world. Still, Oren said, "It's hurtful because Turkey was a long-standing ally." Moreover, explained the ambassador, "There's the friendship between Jews and Turks that goes back hundreds of years. It was Turkey that took in the Jews when we were banished from Spain."
Losing Turkey has opened up other opportunities for Israel, like building strategic relationships with longtime Turkish adversaries Greece and Bulgaria. Still, Israel's immediate region, Oren said, "is a particularly flammable Middle East, where all our assumptions as of a year ago are called into question." Egypt is perhaps the biggest wild card, and Oren demurred when I asked what the consequences might have been if the staff of the Israeli embassy in Cairo hadn't been rescued by Egyptian commandos. But he did challenge reports that the Egyptian military neglected to answer Netanyahu's calls. "We eventually got through to the Egyptians," he said, adding that Israeli officials are in close regular contact with Egypt's Supreme Council of the Armed Forces, which rules the country. "They are as committed to keeping the peace as we are," he said.
Most daunting—for Egypt and Israel—is the prospect of a weak and disorganized democratic current in that country coming up against a well-funded and well-disciplined Islamist movement. That movement includes the Muslim Brotherhood and assorted Salafist organizations, which, said Oren, "want to see a universal sharia state in the Middle East, and one without Israel in it."
Syria is one of the few places in the region where Oren and Israeli officials are guardedly optimistic. "The opportunity there," he said, "is seeing a leader who is not Bashar, weakening the link with Iran and dealing a blow to Hezbollah."
Israel's key strategic concern remains Iran. "The Iranians have overcome their technical difficulties and are experimenting with missiles capable of reaching throughout the region and beyond," Oren said. An Iranian bomb, he added, is "a game-changer. We have some time to stop them but not much time."
When I asked if the Arab Spring has pushed concerns over Iran out of the news cycle over the last six months, the ambassador looked at me incredulously. "We've been shouting about Iran as much as possible," he said. "And in this country, too, there's a firm awareness of the threat posed by Iran."
I mentioned a recent poll, conducted by the American Jewish Committee, which found that among Jewish voters a plurality of 45 percent disapproved of how the White House has handled the Iranian nuclear issue. Oren said that those polled don't understand what's going on behind the scenes. "The administration's policy has unfolded," he said. "First, it was the president believed an Iranian nuclear program was unacceptable, which morphed into Obama is determined to stop the nuclear program, which reflected substantive movement. Now the U.S. is ratcheting up sanctions. Our policy and the U.S.'s is that all options are on the table—and we remain committed to that policy."
Lee Smith is a Senior Fellow at Hudson Institute and is the author of The Strong Horse: Power, Politics and the Clash of Arab Civilizations (Doubleday, 2010).
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A Taste of Athens A perfect introduction to the oldest and most historical neighborhood of Athens, begin this evening with an escorted walking tour of Plaka. Built around the northern and eastern slopes of the Acropolis, the district of Plaka is known as the neighborhood of the gods, referring not only to the numerous Archaeological sites, but also to the ancient gods of Greece and their passion for entertainment, drinking wine and dancing. While making your way through the labyrinth of small streets lined with souvenir shops selling leather, jewelry, replicas of archaelogical findings, also notice the neoclassical architecture. See the old houses, once mansions, with their red roof tiles, the Lysikrates Momument opposite Hadrians Arch and as you proceed along the main pedestrian street within Plaka called Andrianou Street, you will pass by the Ancient Agora, Roman Agora, the Bath house of the Winds, finally making your way towards the Greek taverna for dinner and entertainment. Our typical Greek menu begins with various starters to introduce you to the local food including cheese pies, spinach pies, village sausage, stuffed vine leaves and meatballs along with the famous tzatziki dip made of yogurt and garlic, a full greek salad and bread. The main course is a pork or chicken "souvlaki" served with oven potatoes and dessert is walnut cake with a scoop of ice-cream. Red and white local barrel wine is served to accompany this meal. Approximate value: 45 EUR per person
Acropolis Museum "Today you have the opportunity to be taken on a guided tour of the newly built and internationally renowned Acropolis museum. Constructed in 2007 and designed by a Swiss architect Bernard Tschumi in co-operation with a Greek architect Michalis Fotiadis, the museum covers 25,000 sq. meters with 14,000 sq. meters of exhibition space. This was a long awaited vision of the Athenians to successfully support, conserve, safely house, and display the thousands of artifacts currently associated with the Acropolis and ancient Athens. Free time is allowed for walking or shopping in the Plaka district of Athens before entering the museum. The museum itself, suspended on pillars, is built above a large urban settlement which can be seen by looking down while walking around the exhibition as the floor surface is made of glass. The main attraction of the museum is the Parthenon Gallery. Found on the third floor, you can see what remains in Greece of the Parthenon marbles and fully understand the size and structure of the Acropolis. The gallery also constructed of glass, provides spectacular views of the Acropolis. Approximate value: 30 EUR per person
Aegean Cruise "An early departure from the hotel with your Tour Director at approximately 7.15am, and drive to the designated port for embarkation on today's cruise of the Saronic Gulf. Departing at 8.00 am, begin sailing towards the island of Hydra, located approximately 37 nautical miles from the southern mainland. You will notice that donkeys are used for transportation on this small island as cars, by law, are prohibited. On Hydra you will stay approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes allowing for a walk around the shops along the quay or a swim in the Aegean Sea. Departing Hydra, en-route to the island of Poros, a Greek style buffet lunch is served with many of the local traditional foods including Greek salad, stuffed vine leaves, fish roe salad, beans, beetroot, tzatziki, local cheeses, and main courses with fish, beef, pork, chicken or vegetables are served. The island of Poros, 31 nautical miles from Piraeus and with only a 200 meter wide stretch of sea separating it from the town of Galatas on the mainland, is a popular weekend destination for Athenian travelers. The cruise remains on Poros for approximately 1 hour before departing for your final destination, the island of Aegina. The island of Aegina with a population of 13,550 is the largest of the 3 islands visited today. The ship remains at the port for approximately 2 hours allowing time for shopping, swimming or sightseeing. Even though an extinct volcano substitutes for 2/3's of the island, Aegina is well known for cultivating pistachio nuts and exporting worldwide. Estimated time of return to the port after todays cruise is approximately 19.30. Approximate value: 88 EUR per person
By Night "Escorted by your Tour Director, depart from your hotel and make your way along the harbour front until you reach the port of the Caique boats. Here you will be welcomed on-board by the Captain and taken to the island of Bourtzi which is located approximately 450m from shore. You will have time to explore the Bourtzi Fortress, built to provide protection to the town of Nafplio mainly against pirates. After the Greek War of Independence of 1821, where the fortress was active in defending the town against the Turks, the next few unsettled decades saw the fortress occasionally housing government officials in need of a secure and protected enviroment. In 1865 the fortress became the permanent residence for the town's executioners, and finally from 1930 - 1970 The Bourtzi Fortress was used as a Hotel. After approximately 30 minutes to explore the small island of Bourtzi, return to the port with the local Caique and after a short 5 minute walk to a nearby Taverna, you can enjoy a traditional 3 course meal listening to the bouzouki player entertain with traditional Greek tunes. The meal starts with "Gemista" which is an oven baked tomato, stuffed with rice, onion, garlic, and a combination of herbs. For the main course you can choose between oven baked lamb on the bone or chicken breasts served with potatoes cooked with olive oil and oregano, accompanied by a traditional greek salad with tomatoes, cucumber, onion, feta cheese and olives. Finally for desert a traditional baked semolina dish called "Ravani" is served with ice cream. You will also enjoy the local red or white barrel wine or soft drinks. After your meal allow for some free time to leisurely walk amongst the narrow "Venetian" streets enjoying the tall houses, decorative squares and colourful shops. Estimated time of return to your hotel is approximately 22.00. Approximate value: 30 EUR per person
Olympia Archeological Site The tour today begins with your tour director escorting your group from the hotel to the Archaeological site of Olympia where you will meet your local Greek guide at the entrance to the site. Considered today as being one of the most interesting and educational sites you will find throughout the Peloponnese, Olympia is mostly famous for being the venue of the Ancient Olympic Games and home to the Olympic flame. Today you will see the remains of a gymnasium, ancient temples, the stadium, housing structures, and just outside the site, the archaeological museum hosting findings from the ancient site and from other excavations in the surrounding areas with well labeled exhibits including the famous statue of Hermes of Praxiteles and Nike Paionios. The games held in Olympia, were actual athletic events with a religious element as they were dedicated to the god Zeus. The Temple of Zeus, located close to the stadium, was built in the 5th century BC by a local architect and made of limestone and marble. Historical records narrate that a giant statue of Zeus was found inside the temple made of ivory and gold. The site of Olympia also houses one of the oldest temples in Greece, The Temple of Hera. This was constructed in the 7th century BC and is the alter where the Olympic Flame is lit for today's modern Olympic games. As did the ancient Olympians, you can enter the Stadium through the archway and run on the ancient track stretching just over 200 meters. Approximate value: 23 EUR per person
Delphi Archeological Site "The sightseeing tour today begins with your Tour Director escorting you to the entrance of the Archaelogical site of Delphi where you will meet and continue with a local guide. Located on top of a hill overlooking a valley blanketed with olive trees, Delphi is among the most popular ancient sites in Greece. During the 8th century B.C. Delphi became internationally known as the "naval" or center of the earth, considered to be the holiest of all holy sites. The reason being the powers of Pythia, the priestess and Oracle of Delphi. The Oracle could supposedly tell the future. Sitting on a tripod inhaling ethylene gases in a state of hypnotic trance and muttering words incomprehensible to mere mortals, holy priests were needed to interpret her visions into a common language and deliver the prophecy to whoever was requesting it. For this reason no major decision was made without consulting the Oracle of Delphi first. While visiting Delphi you will see the Temple of Apollo which housed the oracle, the various treasuries holding the offerings made to the god Apollo and the Oracle, the stoa of the Athenians where trophies were displayed from their sea battles, the ancient theatre, the grand alter, the "Naval of the Earth" stone, the marketplace, statues, ceramics and many artifacts from excavations at Delphi. You will also have time to visit the archaelogical museum close to the site and finally, walking downhill, to see the Sanctuary of Athena Pronea consisting of several altars, temples, two treasuries and the Tholos, a round construction rather unusual for the ancient Greek architecture. Approximate value: 23 EUR per person