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WASHINGTON (AP) - A top federal investigator has identified "a troubling pattern of deficient patient care" at Veterans Affairs facilities around the country that she says was pointed out by whistleblowers but downplayed by the department.
The problems went far beyond the extraordinarily long wait time for some appointments - and the attempts to cover them up - that has put the department under intense scrutiny.
In a letter Monday to President Barack Obama, Carolyn Lerner of the U.S. Office of Special Counsel cited canceled appointments with no follow up, drinking water contaminated with the bacteria that causes Legionnaires' disease and improper handling of surgical equipment and supplies. One veteran was admitted to a long-term mental health facility but didn't get a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation for eight years.
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Acting Veterans Affairs Secretary Sloan Gibson says whistleblower reports of deficient health care at VA?facilities were not taken seriously.
Acting VA Secretary Sloan Gibson said he had launched a departmental review due to be completed within 14 days. "I am deeply disappointed not only in the substantiation of allegations raised by whistleblowers, but also in the failures within VA to take whistleblower complaints seriously," he said in a statement.
Lerner said the VA consistently acknowledges problems but says the quality of patient care is not affected, which she referred to as "the VA's typical harmless error approach."
"This approach has prevented the VA from acknowledging the severity of systemic problems and from taking the necessary steps to provide quality care to veterans," Lerner wrote. "As a result, veterans' health and safety has been unnecessarily put at risk."
Complaints about a lack of access to VA health care have prompted a national outcry that led to VA Secretary Eric Shinseki's resignation. The most startling allegations have arisen out of the VA's medical center in Phoenix, where a VA inspector general's investigation found that about 1,700 veterans in need of care were "at risk of being lost or forgotten" after being kept off an official, electronic waiting list.
Lerner says the office is reviewing more than 50 complaints alleging threats to patient health and safety and has referred 29 of them to the VA for investigation.
Her office is an independent investigative and prosecutorial agency that protects federal workers from prohibited personnel practices, especially reprisal for whistleblowing.
Lerner said two cases highlight her concerns. In Fort Collins, Colorado, the VA's Office of Medical Inspector confirmed multiple violations of policy concerning appointment scheduling and cancellations that masked true wait times. Nearly 3,000 veterans were unable to reschedule cancelled appointments, and one nurse practitioner alone had 975 patients unable to reschedule appointments. However, the same office did not substantiate that the failure to properly train staff resulted in danger to public health and safety.
In a second case, a VA psychiatrist disclosed concerns about patient neglect in a long-term mental health care facility in Brockton, Massachusetts. One veteran who was a resident of the facility between 2005 and 2013 had only one psychiatric note written in his chart. Another was admitted to the facility in 2003, yet his first comprehensive psychiatric evaluation did not occur until 2011.
Despite the findings, the VA said there was no impact on patient care. A follow-up was requested, and the VA again concluded the patient's rights were not violated.
"Such statements are a serious disservice to the veterans who received inadequate patient care for years after being admitted to VA facilities," Lerner wrote. "Unfortunately, these are not isolated cases."
At a hearing Monday night examining patient care, lawmakers said they were particularly disturbed about the allegations in Brockton.
"One note in eight years?" asked Rep. Jeff Miller, R-Fla., the chairman of the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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Phil Harrison takes over Molyneux's role at Microsoft Game Studios Europe
GamesIndustry report that former PlayStation bigwig Phil Harrison has entered full betrayalton mode, and has joined Microsoft – taking over Peter Molyneux's recently vacated role as Creative Director of Microsoft Game Studios
No offical word from Microsoft as of yet, but Eurogamer say they have independent sources that back up GamesIndustry's claims.
Since his time with Sony in 2008, Harrison went on to team up with Atari and and a group called London Venture Partners – who are specialists in games investment.
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KINGSTON - Republican Aaron Kaufer announced Tuesday he will again run for 120th District seat in the state House.
This time, he won't have to take on a longtime incumbent. In 2012, Kaufer lost in the general election to state Rep. Phyllis Mundy, D-Kingston, and she is retiring this year.
"I'm proud to say I'm back," Kaufer told more than 100 supporters at the Black Diamond American Legion in Kingston.
Kaufer, 25, is the only Republican to announce plans to run for the seat in the upcoming primary election on May 20. Tuesday was the first day to circulate petitions to get on the primary ballot. Petitions must be filed by March 11.
A graduate of Lafayette College, Kaufer works as a marketing representative for Mohegan Sun. The Kingston resident noted he was endorsed by the Pennsylvania Taxpayers Cyber Coalition, which supports the elimination of school property taxes.
Kaufer also said he supports term limits for state legislators and would only serve eight years in the state House.
"I will not accept a pension, pay raises or per diems, and I challenge all of those seeking this office to follow my lead and make the same decision," Kaufer told his supporters.
The following Democrats have announced they are running for the seat: West Wyoming Councilwoman Eileen Cipriani, Edwardsville Councilman Gary Mack, Wyoming Area School Board member John Bolin and Lake-Lehman School Board member Drew Salko.
In the 2012 general election, Mundy received 14,133 votes, 56.1 percent. Kaufer received 11,050 votes, 43.9 percent.
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30Gb Zen Vision - Stuck on Creative Logo
Yup i turned it on and its just goes to creative logo
i super new to this forum but i love the website, every problem ive had i got the answer here and now i cant find it any help will be useful.
ok i've tried the reset button many times. ive tried the docking station,the reset menu ive tried to just turn it off but no success. im just goin to let it died and see wat happens also if my zen is completely gone is there any way for me to get my media back ? (im goin to back up all my media from now on)
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Hello zero91192. Welcome to ABI.
Perhaps you should read some more. There are posts just about every other day regarding ZVM's that seem to be stuck on the logo screen.
As long as you don't have a failed/failing hard drive, severely corrupt file system, and you haven't Formatted the ZVM, your files should still be on there.
Since you have already done a Reset, try to boot the ZVM into Recovery Mode. Getting into Recovery Mode (and it functioning correctly within) should help with verifying that the mainboard is still working correctly (for the most part) and help with determining if the hard drive is having issues. Once in Recovery Mode, try a Cleanup. This will repair any internal Database problem the ZVM may be having. If you find that a Cleanup either fails or doesn't help with the boot problem, you can also try reloading the firmware.
Before you do (and with the ZVM booted into Recovery Mode), connect the ZVM to the computer and make sure you have a good connection. Check Device Manager to verify that the driver is installed and loading without error. The ZVM should be listed under Portable Devices. If you have no error on the driver, open up My Computer and make sure you see the ZVM as a Portable Device. You can also try opening WMP (WMP10 or WMP11) to see if it detects the Zen. Having all of the Creative software uninstalled will help with this process since it is known to cause detection problems with the Zen. This would also be a good time to make sure you have downloaded the correct firmware file from Creative's website. It is best to have this ready to go before you start the next process below.
Once you have verified that you have a good connection, in Recovery Mode select the Reload Firmware option. This will erase the currently installed firmware and then prompt you to connect the ZVM to the computer to execute the new firmware file. Executing the firmware file you downloaded will install a fresh copy of the firmware on the ZVM. If you get an error while doing so, this will further verify (along with Cleanup failing earlier) that you may be having a hard drive issue (since the firmware is stored on the hard drive). If the firmware installation goes without error, try to reboot the ZVM to see if it now gets past the logo screen when booting.
Good luck!
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ok im back and just confused i try the recover mode and it doesn't work.
and now when i try to turn it on it just flashs the top light five times then nothing when i plug it into the usb it just flashes at the top maybe around 20 mins later the screen turns on and just says "CreAtive" for about 5 mins then the screen shut off again.
ive uninstalled the creative explorer and everthing with it, i checked my computer to see if it detected it, and i also checked WMP to see if i could sync it. but no luck at all i know the batteries arent dead because i let it charge around 4 hours. if all else fails ill open it up.
Question if i have the harddrive can i take it to like bestbuy or circutcity to get all my stuff out of it (i love my music it would be a big pain in the ass to get it all back though searchs and downloads)
anymore help would be awesome BobbyRS was a huge help i didnt even know to try even half of those things
hopefully someones got something to help me out
and if it works im getting a 32Gb zen and transfering all my stuff
but thats if it survives
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ok yea i think my zen is dead
i charged it for a full day i even let it charge over night
but no change what so ever i just try to turn it on and its just the blue light that flashed at the top five times then nothing.
and when i leave it on the adapter the creative logo shows up and and shuts off after 5 mins
i think my battery maybe the problem because it doesnt show me any error message and yes i have been trying the recovery mode (press reset button and hold then switch the power switch to the left then release the reset button)
and other suggestions would be fine im here with open ears....er...eyes
your probably sick of me by now but i have to make sure that i try everything be for i buy something else.
It sounds very possible that you have a bad battery that will no longer hold a charge. I would consider replacing. These should help:
Here is the ABI disassembly guide.
Here is a video of a disassembly.
Here are a few places to get a battery.
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BobbyRS thanks for everything your like the ZEN GOD
and yes im getting a new battery thanks for all the help hopefully i wont have any problems with the 32Gb Zen im getting soon
until then thank you for everything
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I'm back
i bought a new battery the one u suggested to me 17 buck + S&H = nice deal
i got it yesterday and charged it over night though usb.
when i plugged it in it the blue light at the top flashed nothing else, this morning nothing changed its still flashed at the top. the website said at least
6 hours of charging minimum i charged it for 13 hours.
i think it got worse it used to show the creative word one the screen ever 20 minutes now all it does is flash the blue light i reinstalled zen explorer an there's no detection, i also tried to detect it without out the zen explorer before i reinstalled it, try windows media play also.
when i try to turn it on it flashes the blue light at the top 5 times then no light at all. I've try the recovery mode but it wont turn on. i downloaded the MP3 Recover tool from creative.com but my player is not detected.
Any suggestions would be fine please and thanks you
EDIT: i just read "Zen Vision:M Not Responding SOLUTION! to No Charge, Device Not Connected or Recognize"
and there was no detection at the device manager so I'm leaving it plugged in one more day.
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It is possible that you got a dead or severely depleted battery. It will depend on when the replacement battery was manufactured and how long it has been sitting, not used. You could also try leaving it plugged in for a few days to see if it begins holding a charge or eventually turns on, but I would really consider just asking for a replacement to test another before beginning to question other possible causes like the mainboard (charging circuit...).
Keep in mind, the ZVM will not be detected by the computer, let alone software, unless it can power on.
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Last edited by BobbyRS; 08-21-2008 at 02:17 PM.
since the new battery did nothing what so ever i decide to switch back to my old one and OMG the creative logo showed up it was awesome it didn't do anything after that but it still better than it not doing anything at all.
i think my problem is that my computer is not detecting it so that means that it wont charge the question is, if i buy a wall charger and i guaranteed that my player will then charge i read the detection thread that was in the sticky section and Chris said that even thou the blue light is flashing it doesn't mean that its charging. then today u wrote that my computer wont detect my zen unless its powered up, so should buy the charger or not ?
Again, if the ZVM won't power up, it will not get detected by the computer, so no detection by Windows or Device Manager. The issue you may be having is that the new battery is also pretty depleted (along with the old one) and charging from a USB port when the ZVM won't power on can take an extremely long time due to the USB host only allowing for a 100mA current for charging until enumeration (driver loads without error) is complete; which it then will only up the current to 500mA.
From my earlier post:
However, also don't rule out the possibility that you may have a mainboard issue that could be the cause of your problem as well (bad charging circuit, corrupt ROM (bootloader)....
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OK this is just an update i left it charge all day and the creative logo has been going on and off more and more often, it turned on every hour an a half and has reduce its time by 3 minutes every time it appears and its down to every 45 minutes.
BobbyRS i wasn't wrong you are a GOD when it comes to the zen.
lets just hope that one its time is reduced to a certain point it will have enough power to go passed the creative logo and finally show me the word I've been dying to see "ZEN" lol.
i still have my old battery install it seems that its less depleted then the brand new one that i bought, the new one was so depleted that the creative logo wouldn't even show up after a full day.
well what can i expect I'm using usb
Also i found out why my zen went dead, my father bought a crappy charger/car player adapter and he said he switch the setting to 12v
and that's why hes the one buying my new 32Gb Zen
Zen Stone Plus 2g, Zen 4g, Zen Micro 5g, Zen VM 30g, Sandisk Sansa C240, Sandisk 1g silver
*all currently operational*
yea i went pretty much nuts when i tried to turn on my zen.
the weird thing is when i ask him how he did i he say he stuck the charging end in the head phone jack.
so 1. that fried everything
2. that fried my battery
3. that fried the thingy that controls that charging
4.OMG my dads an IDIOT!!! ( i asked him for the manual for the charger thingy he said he throw it away when he opened the package!!).....
"Creative" logo - indicates the full boot-up process.
"Zen" logo - indicates loading of the firmware.
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GREENVILLE—United States Attorney George E.B. Holding announced that in federal court today two defendants pled guilty before United States Magistrate Judge David W. Daniel. DAVID JENKINS, 43, and CURTIS LEON McCUTCHEN, 27, both from South Carolina, pled guilty to armed bank robbery, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 2113(a) and (d), and use of a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 924(c).
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Today is Friday, Jan. 10, the 10th day of 2014. There are 355 days left in the year.
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On Jan. 10, 1914, Utah grocer John G. Morrison, 47, and his son Arling, 17, were shot to death in their Salt Lake City store; police arrested labor activist Joe Hill, a member of the Industrial Workers of the World. Despite evidence suggesting another man was responsible, Hill was convicted and executed, becoming a martyr to America's organized labor movement.
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In 1920, the League of Nations was established as the Treaty of Versailles went into effect.
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I know it's been done to death, but here's my comparison over a 2 year progression of distance riding, for 5 pairs of bibs (4 shorts, 1 winter tights).
When I started getting back into riding, 40mi was my "long distance" ride. My average week was 60 miles on a 15 mile r/t commute over mostly flat terrain, on a rigid MTB with 1.75" street tires. I'd ride the occassional 30 or 40 miler, and even did a few 50 mile days.
I bought a pair of Performance Century Gel bibs, because I didn't know any better. They're heavy and have low-compression fabric; but for a beginner's behind, they're comfortable on a 10 - 20 mile ride. Once I started riding longer distances, I realized that maybe they weren't the best shorts out there. Eventually, I upgraded my bike to a new 'crosser outfitted for road riding, and worked myself up to doing a century. Although they're called "Century Gel" bibs, it was that first century ride that sealed the deal: I needed new shorts... The Century Gels were too hot (gel padding isn't breathable) and caused too much soft tissue pressure after a few hours in the saddle.
I decided to try a pair of Performance Ultras. They were on sale, and FWIW, the Century Gels didn't fall apart on me, they were just not comfortable for the type of riding I was doing; so Performace was an OK choice in cost-effective brands. The Ultras are nice: They're a higher compression fabric, thinner and better wicking, nicer leg grippers and a mesh upper to keep you cool. The padding is a split center mid-density foam with a microfiber cover so it's smooth, breathable and very comfortable even in the heat. I put over 4000 miles on these shorts. The seams showed a little abrasion pilling at the inside of the thighs, but I ride a laced Brooks saddle so this didn't surprise me. The fabric never wore through, and the seams never came apart. I rode over a dozen centuries, a few double metrics, and a double imperial in these shorts before wearing them out... but they are worn out now. Although the fabric is fine, the padding has fallen flat. It's no longer supportive, and just squishes down as thin as paper underneath me.
Overall rating: 3.75 of 5 Good shorts, comfortable for a big guy like me, but they could have lasted another season, IMO. Would have been a 4.25 of 5 if I got a second season out of them.
For the cold and rainy months I wear Pearl Izumi Gavia Plus bib tights. OK, first off, they're expensive. On sale I paid almost $200 for them, but they're worth every cent. They're a good fit in the 2XL, which is nice that PI understands how to tailor a cycling garment for us fuller-figured cyclists. For being a wind/water resistant garment (typically means less stretchy) there are no binding or cinching feeling areas. The legs are cut reasonably wide (I have 28.5" quads and 17.5" calves) and even the length is good (I'm 6'6", and typically have fit issues with length.) The only complaint I have is that it could be a little longer in the torso. It's comfortable on the bike, when leaned over in a rider's crouch, but standing up you'll feel it in your shoulders. The padding is PI's Thermalfleece 3D-PRO, which is different than their summer weight 3D pads if you're familiar. It's a slightly less breathable pad so you don't freeze your privates in the winter cold. It's thicker and more firm than the 3D Elite, with a microfleece covering that (if you use any) tends to 'soak up' chamois cream so you have to use more of it than usual on the first application before a ride. The fabric has held up phenominally well, the padding hasn't collapsed even after 4 centuries, a double metric and a 300k (which gave them a 17h punishment test.) The ankle zips are secure and problem free, and the seams have all stayed intact.
Overall rating 4.5 of 5; half point loss for being short in the torso.
I can give the following 2 pairs fit ratings only, based on yesterday's brief test. Castelli's Endurance bibs and Pearl Izumi's Slice Microsensor bibs.
I know that Castelli has their advertising slogans "designed to hang funny" and "display in attack position only", so I'm aware that they tailor their garmets for fit while on the bike. The Endurance bib is no exception, and they were more comfortable when leaned over in a riding crouch: The shoulder straps felt better, the front didn't "pull" as much, the rear end felt snug and the padding settled into the proper place. However, even a 2XL wasn't cut right for a guy my size. These things are short... I mean, like hotpants short. I'm not sure if they're standard 9" inseam or not, because they were riding well above my tan line (from last summer, still!) on my quads. The other issue was across the belly; they were a little on the tight side for my preference. So I decided to give the PI's a try.
The PI Slice MicroSensor bibs were much better, and it could be because they're a "performance recreation" short rather than Castelli's race design. They're longer in the shoulder with a wider strap and larger coverage on the upper half, but it's mesh so it won't be hot in the summer. The length of the inseam is much better than the Castelli shorts. The PIs have a 9.5" inseam so it even ran a little longer than the Performance Ultras. The padding is a comfy (3D Elite) without being bulky feeling, even off the bike. The fit seems much better suited to the slightly more upright, bars even with the saddle type of riding that I do, opposed to the Castellis which only felt proper when I was crouched over like I was in the drops. The Slice Microsensors are amply cut across the midsection while still providing reasonable compression on the rest of the garment, and the microsensor fabric feels light but sturdy.
I had initially gone into the shop to find a pair of Assos Uno Logos, but the shop didn't have any, and these were the next two suggestions in a similar price and performance range. (~ 130 - 150 bucks, distance recreation, training).
Long story short: If you're just getting started, Century Gels from Performance are OK, but I don't suggest them if you plan on riding more than 20 - 25 miles at a time. Performance Ultras are a nice step up, and make a great pair of distance shorts... but be prepared to replace them every season. Pearl Izumi knows how to cut a garment for us bigger riders, and I've had good luck with their tights so now I'm going to torture test a pair of their shorts. Castellis, while very nice, didn't seem to be cut well for a big dude, even in their 2XL size.


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1. Line pans with foil and then preheat oven to 375
2. Trim any extra fat from chicken and put in roaster; use 2 9 X 13 pans if you need the room--don''t crowd the chicken.
3. Mix together the topping (can thin with a little brandy if nec) and toss with the chicken until it is evenly coated with sauce, reserving some rosemary for garnish. Arrange skin side up in pans(s), spaced evenly.
4. Do ahead: can do everything up to this point ahead; just cover pans and refrigerate til ready to cook (remove from fridge about 30 minutes before cooking.)
5. Roast uncovered til chicken is brown (burnished) and cooked through--with thighs, I do it about 50-60 minutes. Want a nice burnish on the chicken.
Garnish with more rosemary
Good for a crowd, esp. when you are doing a lot of other cooking and need something simple. Good served with brussels sprouts with lemon vinaigrette and whole wheat cous cous with a little bit of basil olive oil. Also good with beet tzatziki.
Can garnish with a little fresh rosemary before serving
Adjust the amount of dried fruit to your liking.
Can thin preserves with a little bit of brandy; can add more vinegar if you like it tangier
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You might be thinking: Oh lord, what has she done? Yes, okay, I did something crazy stupid with this wish list but it's just because I thought it was so funny! I'm leaving for Berlin at the end of the week and I'm secretly hoping I can shop for a teeny tiny bit! I went to Episode in Brussels today and I wanted to buy so many things, but I can't… Because for one: I'm saving up for South-Africa and secondly: I'm going to Berlin, where I'll probably find tons of thrift goods! In the hopes of finding a pair of Superga sneakers, I threw them on the list as well. Sorry, pause. I just can't help how funny those Berliner Bollen look on this wish list! As for the jeans – this one's H&M – I've been looking for the perfect black pair. I haven't tried on anything yet, but I might do so in Berlin. If luck is on my side, I hope to find a clear iPhone case as well! Shirts and a new hat are obviously always welcome in my closet! The thing that would definitely make my Berlin week complete is to eat at least one Berliner bol, that's really all I'm asking for


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Mothers who lost their children to adoption during the Baby Scoop Era consistently report feeling coerced and pressured by several sources, including their family members and social workers. In addition, these mothers report lasting trauma as a result of their losses; trauma which includes depression, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, grief, regret, and secondary infertility. Multiple studies confirm these findings. Adoption today is promoted despite concrete evidence that it is damaging to surrendering mothers.Ummm… This doesn't work very well with abused children.
As you can see, adoption is not a benevolent institution at all. Rather, it is a capitalistic industry that employs the use of coercion, false promises, and secrecy to thrive. However, even many who acknowledge these problems believe that the system itself is necessary for some children, in some situations. I disagree.
As an alternative, the anti-adoption movement endorses permanent legal guardianship for children who cannot be raised by their natural parents. Legal guardians can be extended family members like grandparents, older siblings, aunts, and uncles. They can also be strangers or family friends, appointed by the child's parent or by the courts.
There are myriad reasons to oppose adoption, including the damage caused to exiled parents and adopted children/adults. In addition, we believe that adoption is an inherently dishonest act. In other words, children are given one, true set of parents by nature, and these parents cannot be replaced or "switched at birth" based on a man-made legal document. Most importantly, it is unnecessary for anyone to endure the emotional damage and unnatural lies inflicted by adoption. It is not only possible, but critically important to assist struggling families without dismantling them.
That our society find an honest and compassionate way to deal with its victims. The best option, of course, is to assist these parents in reforming themselves so that they can provide their children with a safe upbringing.Yeah… Good luck with that.
All the legal documents in the world cannot wipe away the fact that true families are created by nature alone. From a moral point of view, it is not the job of fertile men and women to supply victims of infertility with children to raise.Most adoptive parents love their child more because they want to make sure that they will grow up normal. nature creates families? No way… Families is about connection, not just nature.


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Roles of American dads diverging this Father's Day
WASHINGTON Nearly half of American dads under 45 this Father's Day say they have at least one kid who was born out of wedlock. And the share of fathers living apart from children is more than double what it was not so long ago.
In encouraging news, though, among married fathers, children are said to be getting more attention from both parents at home than ever before.
A Pew Research Center report highlights the changing roles of parents as U.S. marriage rates and traditional family households fall to historic lows.
For example, college-educated men who tend to marry and get better jobs are more involved with their children than lesser-skilled men struggling to get by.
"When a father can't provide monetarily for his offspring, he often becomes estranged," said Beth Latshaw, an assistant sociology professor at Appalachian State University, who researches changing paternal roles. She pointed to an economic advantage for college graduates hired at companies with better benefits and family-friendly policies, contrasted with the situation for the larger ranks of low-wage workers.
"As a result, many women now raise children outside of marriage or without a father figure," Latshaw said.
Pew's survey and analysis of government data, released Wednesday, found that more than one in four fathers - or 27 percent - with kids 18 or younger lived away from at least one of their children. That number is more than double the share of fathers who lived apart from their kids in 1960.
On the other hand, married fathers who live with their children are devoting more time helping their wives with caregiving at home, a task once seen almost exclusively as a woman's duty. Such fathers on average now spend about 6.5 hours a week on child care, which includes playing, helping kids with homework or taking them to activities. That's up from 2.6 hours in the 1960s.
The 6.5 hours is still just half the amount of time mothers spend per week. Still, it is a gap that is narrowing; in the 1960s, fathers put in one-fourth the time mothers did.
"Father's Day reminds us parents that we have no more solemn obligation than to care for our children," President Barack Obama said Wednesday in calling for fathers to be more involved. "But far too many young people in America grow up without their dads, and our families and communities are challenged as a result." Next Sunday is Father's Day.
Obama has often reminded Americans how his father left his family when the future president was a small child, describing a "hole in a child's life that no government can fill." The Health and Human Services Department in conjunction with the Ad Council is now running public service advertisements this week urging fathers to "Take Time To Be a Dad Today," and the administration next week is expected to announce new support for local fatherhood programs.
The ads this year focus on Hispanic fathers and military dads sharing small moments with their children.
The Pew study, titled "A Tale of Two Fathers," found sharp differences based on race and education. Black and Hispanic fathers were much more likely to have children out of wedlock, at 72 percent and 59 percent, respectively, compared with 37 percent for white men. Among fathers with at least a bachelor's degree, only 13 percent had children outside marriage, compared with 51 percent of those with high school diplomas and 65 percent of those who didn't finish high school.
Age, too, was a factor. Three-fourths of fathers who were 20 to 24 had children out of wedlock, compared with 36 percent for fathers 35 to 44.


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|4-H summer deadlines approach
|Written by Wauneta Breeze
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Summer is here and that means 4-H is in the air. A few important deadlines that 4-H members will want to remember are just around the corner.
—There is still time to join 4-H. If you have not joined 4-H yet you have until May 30 to do so. Just contact your local UNL Extension Office.
—May 30 is the deadline for all 4-H livestock identification sheets to be turned into your local UNL Extension Office. This includes the following projects: Breeding Beef, Feeder Calf, Bucket Calf, Cow/Calf Pairs, Market Sheep, Breeding Sheep, Goats and Swine.
—May 30 is also the deadline for anyone to sign up for 4-H or make any changes to 4-H projects that current 4-H'ers have signed up for.
—June 15 is the deadline for youth in the Beef, Sheep, Goat and Swine Projects to complete their Livestock Quality Assurance.
Livestock ID forms are available online at http://4h.unl.edu/animalscienceprogrammanagement. All information for Livestock Quality Assurance can be found at http://4h.unl.edu/qualityassurance.
For more information on identifying your 4-H livestock, changing 4-H projects, enrolling in 4-H or completing livestock quality assurance please contact your local UNL Extension Office.


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G. B. Halsted, retired professor of mathematics and member of the second faculty of The University of Texas at Austin, died on March 16, 1922. He was 68.
Professor Halsted was born on November 25, 1853, in Newark, New Jersey. He received bachelor's and master's degrees from Princeton University in 1875 and 1878, respectively. He held a mathematical fellowship while a student at Princeton. He was awarded a PhD from Johns Hopkins University in 1879.
Professor Halsted was a tutor and instructor at Princeton University. He joined the faculty of the University in 1884, where he held the chair of pure and applied mathematics. He resigned his position in 1903 to teach at St. John's College.
Professor Halsted was internationally known as a scholar and creative teacher. Especially noteworthy were his translations and commentaries relating to non-Euclidean geometry, including works by Bolyai, Lobachevski, Saccheri, and Poincaré. He wrote an elementary geometry text, Rational Geometry, based on Hilbert's axioms, which was translated into French, German, and Japanese.
Professor Halsted was a member of the American Mathematical Society and served as vice president of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
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State Street Global Advisors (SSgA), the fund sponsor behind the SPDR ETFs, today launched its first three actively managed ETFs in the United States, marking its entry into a niche of the market that is drawing increasing attention from major ETF providers.
The three new funds represent half of the six active funds SSgA originally filed for last April. The funds coming out today emphasise inflation-protected asset allocation strategies. The investment approaches that are described in the prospectus include using exchange-traded products, most of which are index securities.
The three new funds, their tickers and expense ratios are as follows:
However, ETF giants such as iShares, which just won regulatory approval last March to develop active ETFs, are building out the active space with a variety of funds, many of which are oriented toward the more illiquid bond market that generally presents more challenges to passively managed funds.
One of the distinguishing aspects of the new SSgA funds is that they add an active management element to the asset allocation space, an arena generally dominated by passive funds, which focuses on diversified exposure schemes to capture growth and income in the long run. Currently, there only are 27 asset allocation ETFs out of more than 1,400 US-listed ETFs, according to IndexUniverse's "ETF Fund Finder."
Several weeks ago, AdvisorShares filed paperwork to bring to market an actively managed ETF similar to the SSgA funds.
The AdvisorShares Pring Turner Dow Jones Business Cycle ETF (NYSEArca: DBIZ) will own everything from US and foreign equities to high-quality corporate debt to other ETFs and ETNs, keeping its asset class and sector allocations flexible to reflect the market's changing business cycle.
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Dancing With the Stars 2013: Who Will Be Eliminated in the Week 2 Results Show, March 26, 2013?
Dancing With the Stars 2013 kicked off with a bang last week, but we don't head into the first results show until this week. Tonight, March 26, 2013, one Season 16 pair will be sent packing, and though everyone stepped up their game in last night's Week 2 performances, there are a few who didn't have all the right moves.
However, the judges' scores aren't the only deciding factor for the dozen dancing hopefuls — fans could vote in many forms, including phone, text, and online, and the final numbers will be a combination of last week and this week's scores. The pressure is on!
While eliminations don't start until 9 p.m. ET tonight on ABC, we have a few predictions on who will won't be winning the coveted mirror ball trophy. Here are our picks:
D.L. Hughley and Cheryl Burke
While D.L. Hughley and Cheryl Burke's quickstep to "It Don't Mean a Thing" by Duke Ellington was a huge improvement from last week's disaster, their performance was still messy and only garnered a 16/30 score. They weren't the lowest scored of the night — more on that below — but it will take a miracle for them to make it past tonight's elimination.
Dorothy Hamill and Tristan MacManus
While Dorothy Hamill had an ankle injury during rehearsal with partner Tristan MacManus, it still doesn't completely excuse their 15/30-scored performance. Their jive to The Big Bopper's "Chantilly Lace" was awkward at best, and even with last week's performance pushing them to a total of 36/60, it looks like they could be headed home tonight.
Wynonna Judd and Tony Dovolani
Wynonna Judd and Tony Dovolani stormed the dance floor with Segways and handcuffs, but their quickstep to Pointer Sisters' "Neutron Dance" didn't entertain us. (However, Tony's 'stache was a nice touch!) Though their dance moves were supposed to be quick, the actual performance was slow and yawn-worthy, and while they were scored 18/30, they could easily go home if D.L. and Dorothy are saved.
Who do you think will go home tonight? Tell us below!
Dancing With the Stars' results show airs tonight, Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on ABC.
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New Zealand's two biggest fertilizer companies, Ravensdown Ltd. and Ballance Agri-Nutrients Ltd., have suspended sales of dicyandiamide or DCD after low levels were found in dairy products. DCD is sprayed on pastureland to prevent nitrogen leaching into streams and rivers. There are no standards for DCD levels in food products but it is toxic in high levels. Fonterra, the nation's largest dairy company says they have been assured by New Zealand's regulatory authority, the Ministry for Primary Industries that there is no food safety risk. However the co-op says DCD residues in agricultural products could present a trade issue. Fonterra is the largest dairy exporter in the world.
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The Atlanta metro area is home to about five million people and when people turn 55 and start thinking about slowing down and downsizing, many find the 55+ community lifestyle appealing. Some want to retire downtown in Buckhead and enjoy city living and some want to move a little further out to Canton, Cumming, Dallas, Snellville, Fayette County and other exurbs. However most people want to stay close to where they are in North Fulton, DeKalb, Gwinnett, Cobb, Cherokee or other suburban counties. Del Webb has three 55+ active adult communities attractive to Atlanta residents located on the outskirts of the metro area. Many smaller developers have build 55+ retirement communities in Atlanta Georgia suburbs. Most of the 55 communities are located around Atlanta on the outer suburbs.
Atlanta 55+ communities usually have one level ranch homes with open floor plans build with energy efficiency in mind. Usually landscape maintenance is included in the homeowner dues. Many 55+ retirement communities in Atlanta have a clubhouse and a social activities director with programs and activities that puts you to touch with like minded new friends of your age group. Most retirement communities in Atlanta at least the active adult communities, have areas with amenities like walk trails, pool, community gardens, park like space.
In the city of Atlanta of course most 55+ communities are hi-rise or mid-rise condos or senior apartments that have a different set of amenities and are located close to shopping and restaurants and are rated high in walk-ability.
To find 55+ communities in AtlantaScroll down the page to see our listing for Atlanta. Next select Georgia in the search box in the left column to see the over 80 55 plus communities listed.
Listings for 55+ Retirement Communities in Atlanta
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Brookhaven at Johns Creek | Atlanta Area
11108 Brookhavenclub Drive
Johns Creek, GA 30097
Brookhaven at Johns Creek is a gated, maintenance free, active adult community. There are 41 single-family homes and 100 attached ranch townhomes. The community is located in a beautiful setting 30 minutes northeast of Atlanta.
t: view phone 770-335-3023
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Continuing Care Retirement Community - Atlanta GA -Canterbury Court
3750 Peachtree Road NE
Atlanta, GA 30319
Canterbury Court, a continuing care retirement community (CCRC), provides a quality residential environment (independent living) in which retired individuals, age 62 or older, may live as actively as they wish.
t: view phone 404261661
f: view fax 4042319119
w: http://www.canterburycourt.org
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A Luxury Atlanta 55+ Community - The Enclave at Pinetree Country Club
1323 Bentgrass Lane
Kennesaw, GA 30144
The Enclave at Pinetree Country Club – New Model Homes Now Open & Ready to Tour! Residences begin in the $400's - Special Grand Opening pricing, $ 10,000 off standing inventory & ownership includes 2 years club membership dues & 1 year HOA fees.
t: view phone 678-230-3701
w: http://www.rjkhomes.com
e: firstname.lastname@example.com
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55+ Communities Canton GA
215 Aster Court
Canton, GA 30114
Set in the foothills of N. Georgia, Soleil offers spectacular views throughout this 330-acre gated community. Resort-style living includes a 28,000+ sq ft clubhouse, 2 pools, lake & amphitheatre, 50+ Clubs, Ranch-style homes & low maintenance living
t: view phone 678-880-3071
f: view fax 678-880-3074
w: http://www.SoleilLaurelCanyon.com
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Windsong at Seven Hills
270 Summit Trail
Dallas, GA 30132
Why Wait? Your Mountain Retreat Awaits! Start the next chapter with new friends in the breezy mountain setting of Windsong at Seven Hills. Hurry, only five low maintenance, private creekside retreats remain. Tour a Henley Creekside Model Today!
t: view phone 770-917-8082
w: http://www.WindsongLife.com
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Active Adult Ranch Homes - Windsong At Seven Hills - Dallas, GA
31 Bellwind Lane
(Located inside Seven Hills Community)
Dallas, GA 30132
A new community with new ranch home floor plans in a favorite location just outside of Atlanta Georgia. Home are design for easy access; flooded with natural light and feature a private courtyard. Many low-maintenance features are already built in.
t: view phone 770-917-8082
w: http://www.windsonglife.com
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Bel-Aire Active Adult Community - West Cobb/Powder Springs, GA
4682 Living Springs Drive
Powder Springs, GA 30127
Nestled in a quiet alcove off Macland Road in West Cobb, Bel-Aire is perfect canvas for the resort like setting of your new ranch homes and offer peace and relaxation. Visit Windsong Properties and experience living "Where Life's A Breeze!"
t: view phone 678-401-2306
w: http://www.windsonglife.com
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The Villas at Winder | Georgia
Memory Lane
Winder, GA 30680
The Villas at Winder is an active adult community designed to enrich and improve your life. This attractive neighborhood is located convenient to shopping, dining, outdoor activities and healthcare just outside Atlanta in Winder, GA.
t: view phone 770-335-3023
w: http://www.homesbyBonnieKerr.kwrealt...
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Georgia Active Lifestyles and Retirement Community | Soleil Laurel Canyon
215 Aster Court
Canton, GA 30114
Retire in Vacationland! A 55+ community in Canton, Georgia, we boast the best active adult lifestyles and active retirement living near Atlanta, Georgia. Our amenity-rich active adult community sets the standard for Georgia active adult communities!
t: view phone 678-880-3071
f: view fax 678-880-3074
w: http://SoleilLaurelCanyon.com
e: firstname.lastname@example.com
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Peachtree Hills Place Atlanta GA
12 Kings Circle
Atlanta, GA 30305
Peachtree Hills Place is a residential Atlanta retirement community for people ages 55 and older seeking to live a secure, independent lifestyle with easy access to a continuum of healthcare.
t: view phone 404.467.4900
f: view fax 877.463.4900
w: http://www.peachtreehillsplace.com/i...
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Park Meadows | Del Webb Suwanee
146 Vaughan Rd
Suwanee, GA 30024
Del Webb's new Atlanta 55+ active adult community is coming soon! Great location up Hwy 141 just North of Johns Creek. A smaller neighborhood type 55+ community.
t: view phone 866-238-4185
w: http://www.delwebb.com/
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Windsong Manor, Active Adult, Dallas, GA
20 Featherstone Place
Dallas, GA 30132
The Height of Luxury in Low Maintenance Active Adult Living - in the Breezy Hill Country of Dallas! Downsizing from a multi-level family home or longing to build your dream home? Homebuyers not willing to sacrifice quality or space buy here!
t: view phone 770-917-8082
w: http://WindsongLife.com
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Mount Vernon Towers in Sandy Springs GA
300 Johnson Ferry Road NE
Sandy Springs, GA 30328
Mount Vernon Towers is an active community to live and enjoy life in Sandy Springs Georgia.
t: view phone 404 255-3534
f: view fax 404 847-9251
w: http://www.mountvernontowers.com
e: firstname.lastname@example.com
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Harbor Club at Lake Oconee
1111 Polo Circle
Suite 102
Greensboro, GA 30642
Harbor Club is a 1600 acre community with 9 miles of shoreline on Lake Oconee, Georgia's second largest lake. The community is halfway between Atlanta and Augusta and offers golf, swim and tennis, a 15,000 acre clubhouse, equestrian center and more
t: view phone (800)505-GOLF
w: http://www.harborclub.com
e: firstname.lastname@example.com
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City Walk Heights Sandy Springs GA
6060 Sandy Springs Circle
Sandy Springs, GA 30328
City Walk Heights is a quaint townhome & condo community located on a promontory overlooking the heart of the vibrant City Walk. Here you'll find dramatic skyline views paired with location & quality that is incomparable. Priced from $60o's-700's.
t: view phone Carrie Moore at 770-851-6066 or Anne Mulcahy at 678-472-2008
w: http://www.citywalkheights.com
e: firstname.lastname@example.com
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Sun City Peachtree Georgia Over 55
123 Creekside Court
Griffin, GA 30223
Sun City Peachtree will encompass almost 3,400 homes across 1,726 acres. The Activities Center is now open.
t: view phone 678-688-7910
w: http://www.delwebb.com/
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The Piedmont at Buckhead
650 Phipps Blvd
Atlanta, GA 30326
Luxury Senior Living in the Heart of uptown area of Atlanta GA, The Piedmont at Buckhead enjoys an urban core setting cushioned by the area's rolling hills and thick forests.
t: view phone 404-419-7134
w: http://www.srgseniorliving.com
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3730 Village Way
Suite 160
Whether you are purchasing or selling a home, I bring a wealth of information and know-how about buying and selling real estate in NE Atlanta, GA. As a current homeowner in an active adult community, I can provide solutions to your requirements.
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Heron Pond
109 Heron Crossing
Woodstock, GA 30188
Homes feature open floor plans, safe step-free access, low maintenance materials, and private courtyards. Residents will enjoy a private clubhouse overlooking Heron Pond, a pond-side walking trail and sidewalks in a relaxing and social setting.
t: view phone 770-516-3678
w: http://www.WindsongLife.com
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Arizona State University began the new year by combining its men's and women's swimming programs under first-year men's coach Mike Chasson. Fourteen-year women's coach Tim Hill was placed on administrative leave and his contract will not be renewed. The decision came after a long study of attrition problems in the women's program that has affected ASU's competitiveness at the national level and its graduation rate.
Hill's teams had five top-10 NCAA finishes in the 1980s, but finished 23rd, 28th and 29th the last three years. The team currently is ranked 21st in the most recent Speedo/CSCAA poll.
Chasson came to ASU from Harvard, where he guided the Crimson to 10th place at the 1998 NCAA Championships, after the retirement of Ernie Maglischo. The ASU men currently are ranked 11th.
Chasson's assistant coaches for the combined program are Victor Wales, Heather Johnston and Derigan Silver.


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LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) - A Nebraska tax measure that could benefit high-tech start-up companies and uninsured medical patients is headed to a final vote in the Legislature. Lawmakers gave second-round approval Thursday to a bill that would repeal Nebraska's alternative minimum tax, and allow businesses to spread losses over a 20-period to reduce their state tax burden. Sen. Paul Schumacher of Columbus says Nebraska is one of only nine states that still impose the alternative minimum tax. He says it hurts residents with high medical bills that are tax-deductible. Lincoln CPA John Cederberg says the measure may not be enough to positively attract new businesses, but it will eliminate a negative factor. Cederberg says the measure will improve Nebraska's tax ranking, a top priority for Gov. Dave Heineman.
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Yesterday, we unveiled our Most Anticipated Films Of 2013 - Part 1, and we think you'll agree there's a promising selection out there. But that's far from all that the next twelve months has to offer, and there's much more on the horizon.
We consider the first 50 that ran yesterday to be the A-list; the ones that we're really, really looking forward to. But below you'll find a further 50, generally made up of more escapist/popcorn-y blockbuster fare. Some of them are films we're genuinely excited about, others we might be a little less confident of, and others might be nebulous question marks at the moment (you'll just have to read on and see how we feel about each of them on a case by case basis). But hopefully, some of them will at least provide plenty of thrills, spectacle, laughs, and in some cases, hopefully a little substance as well. Check them out below, and let us know what you're looking forward to in the comments section below. BTW, here's all our Most Anticipated 2013 coverage with several features closely looking at several types of movies coming out this year.
Synopsis: A DEA agent and an undercover naval officer investigate each other as they both steal mob money.
What You Need To Know: Mark Wahlberg reunites with his "Contraband" director Baltasar Kormakur for this actioner, but the real draw is in the pairing of Marky Mark and Denzel Washington. The film's said to be a more comedic kind of picture than what we're used to from Mr. Washington (we've been dying to see him display his funny bones, especially with the gold-toothed get-up he seems to have going on here), and Wahlberg always fares well with that kind of dynamic, so this is potentially a pretty potent pairing. Kormakur's "Contraband" wasn't all that, but his foreign-language work (including the Oscar long-listed "The Deep") is much stronger, and the script comes from Blake Masters, creator of the undervalued TV show "Brotherhood," so there's some promise there. Bill Paxton, Paula Patton, James Marsden, Fred Ward and Edward James Olmos are among those supporting the central duo.
Release Date: August 16th
Synopsis: Prequel to the 2007 surprise hit, focusing on the rise of the Persian emperor Xerxes, and the naval Battle of Artemisia.
What You Need To Know: We may have had issues with much of the film, but one can't deny that Zack Snyder's "300" gave the swords-and-sandal genre something of a visual makeover, and became a huge hit in the process. Snyder's busy with Superman, but did co-write this prequel to the film that made his name, handing over directorial duties to commercials vet Noam Murro. Much of this is an unknown quantity -- even the cast, bar Eva Green and a returning Rodrigo Santoro, are mostly new faces, like lead Sullivan Stapleton ("Animal Kingdom,"), Callan Mulvey ("Underbelly") and Jack O'Connell ("Skins"). But that was the case with the original too, and there's no reason that we couldn't end up with a film more satisfying than the original here, if Murro can bring the goods.
Release Date: August 2nd
Synopsis: A young man discovers that the men in his family are able to travel through time, and sets out to use his gift to win the heart of his dream girl.
What You Need To Know: 2009's "The Boat That Rocked"/"Pirate Radio" was a rare commercial misfire for Richard Curtis, who practically invented an entire sub-genre with rom-com phenomena like "Four Weddings And A Funeral," "Notting Hill" and "Love Actually." His latest film, once again set up at Working Title, seems like it could be a bounce back though, with a time-travel conceit that owes as much to the excellent episode of "Doctor Who" he wrote as to his big-screen work. What we've heard suggests a more genuine, emotional backbone to the tale than was in "Love Actually," and the cast mixes Curtis vets like Bill Nighy and Tom Hollander with A-lister Rachel McAdams, and some of the other side of the Atlantic's best and brightest young acting talent, including Vanessa Kirby, Lydia Wilson, Josh McGuire and, in the lead role, "Anna Karenina" breakout Domhnall Gleeson.
Release Date: May 10th in the U.S., March 22nd in the U.K.
Synopsis: The Channel Four News Team moves into the '80s to tackle the 24-hour news cycle.
What You Need To Know: Perhaps it was the deafening protest when Paramount originally turned down another "Anchorman." Maybe they just loosened the purse strings after saying no to a few less-wise investments. Or maybe, just maybe, destiny allowed the continuation of "The Legend Of Ron Burgundy." While the initial idea to take "Anchorman 2" to Broadway first was scrapped, some of the musical elements have seemingly survived in a film that reunites the entire cast of a minor comedic milestone -- to a certain generation of comedy geeks, the Murderer's Row of Will Ferrell, Paul Rudd, David Koechner and Steve Carell was like the '27 Yankees, a reference they wouldn't understand because they are comedy geeks. Regardless, co-writer and director Adam McKay has done nothing but direct massive comedy hits tweaking the concept of American exceptionalism since the first "Anchorman," growing in leaps and bounds as a satirist. Could this be his finest achievement?
Release Date: December 20th
Synopsis: Constantly bullied at school by her peers and beaten at home by her religious extremist mother, a lonely and awkward high school girl unleashes her newly developed telekinetic powers after she is pushed too far by her peers.
What You Need To Know: Yes, it's a remake of Brian De Palma's 1976 psychological horror classic, this time directed by "Boys Don't Cry" filmmaker Kimberly Peirce. Starring Chloë Grace Moretz in the Sissy Spacek role and Julianne Moore in the wretched mom role originally played by Piper Laurie, this updated version of the prom night from hell also stars Judy Greer, Portia Doubleday, "Chronicle" star Alex Russell and Gabriella Wilde ("The Three Musketeers"). Tackling a remake of a respected and beloved horror film sounds like a potentially dubious idea, but Peirce does have De Palma's blessing for what it's worth, and she's one of the few filmmakers who could come up with an interesting new take on the material. It just got delayed seven months though; is it a danger sign, or a distributor hoping to capitalize on the Halloween dollar? Time will tell...
Release Date: October 18th
Synopsis: A prehistoric family are thrown out into the world when their cave is destroyed.
What You Need To Know: Things were looking up at DreamWorks Animation for a while, but of late, their slate has been a little disappointing, with "Rise of the Guardians" marking the least successful film in the company's recent history. But with Pixar going down the sequel road again in 2013, their great rivals have another chance to prove their goods, and no film on their slate this year looks more promising than "The Croods." In development for years (it comes from an idea by John Cleese, of all people), it's finally set to land in a few months, with Nicolas Cage, Emma Stone, Clark Duke, Catherine Keener and Ryan Reynolds (who's doing DreamWorks double-duty this year with "Turbo" following in the summer) in the voice cast. The reason for the excitement here is co-director Chris Sanders, the man behind "Lilo and Stitch" and the company's best film to date, "How To Train Your Dragon." And from the trailer, he looks to be on good form; the promo is genuinely funny and visually spectacular, and looks to have plenty of heart too. Your move, Lasseter.
Release Date: March 22nd, with a premiere at the Berlin Film Festival next month.
Synopsis: A former salsa prodigy attempts a comeback years after his career was ruined by a rival dancer.
What You Need To Know: Nick Frost stars as the adult version of a promising young salsa dancer once destined for greatness, but derailed by a bullying accident that robbed him of his confidence. Rashida Jones plays the would-be object of affection that he's pining for, and Chris O'Dowd plays a rival at his office. The film also co-stars Ian McShane, Rory Kinnear and Olivia Colman as Frost's sister. While English comedies of this sort can go the way of cute and light Feel Good Brit Flick (an often way too saccharine genre), they can also produce generally winning films like "Billy Elliot" and "The Full Monty," and production company Big Talk have an excellent track record, with "Shaun Of The Dead," "Attack The Block" and "Sightseers" among their triumphs. TV graduates James Griffiths ("Episodes") and Jon Brown ("Misfits") make their feature-length debuts at director and screenwriter.
Release Date: Currently slated for March 22nd in the U.K., no word on a U.S. release yet.
Synopsis: A man is hired by a young woman to kill an underground crime lord in New York City to settle a personal score.
What You Need To Know: Three years after his Swedish-language adaptation of "The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo" became a surprise hit, director Niels Arden Oplev is crossing the Atlantic to reunite with his Lisbeth Salander, Noomi Rapace, on this hard-boiled crime thriller. The recent trailer suggests something that it might be a little generic, but it also seems to have style and grit to burn. Hopefully the script by "Fringe" writer J.H. Wyman has more to it than has been suggested so far, but if not, there's an eclectic cast, with Rapace joined by Colin Farrell, Dominic Cooper, Terrence Howard and, of all people, Isabelle Huppert, in her first English-language role since "I Heart Huckabees." Surely Mademoiselle Huppert doesn't get out of bed for just anything, right? With the early parts of the year as light on movies for adults as ever, this could hopefully be something of a tonic.
Release Date: March 8th
Synopsis: A former sperm donor finds out years later that he fathered hundreds of kids and now many of them want to meet him.
What You Need To Know: You may not have seen it, but Vince Vaughn is clearly a fan of French Canadian director Ken Scott, as "The Delivery Man" is a remake of Scott's 2012 film "Starbuck" with Scott at the helm again. Co-starring Cobie Smulders, Chris Pratt, and relative newcomers such as Britt Robertson, Jack Reynor and Bobby Moynahan, there's obviously not a lot of names in the cast, which is interesting, but clearly Vaughn, Scott and DreamWorks SKG think the film can stand on its own two feet regardless. Smulders plays Vaughn's pregnant girlfriend who we imagine isn't thrilled to find out he's a baby daddy 300 times over. Pratt's role is of a single father and lawyer who helps Vaughn's character with his case.
Release Date: October 4th
Synopsis: In a future where Earth is at war with an insectoid alien race known as the Formics, a group of talented children are brought into space to train to be elite soldiers.
What You Need To Know: In a year where there's plenty of other movies involving battles with aliens for the fate of the earth ("Oblivion," "After Earth"), there's one that's going back to a lauded classic novel of the genre, with the first adaptation of Orson Scott Card's beloved book "Ender's Game." In the works for years, it took producers Alex Kurtzman and Bob Orci (writers of "Star Trek") to get it going, hiring Oscar-winner Gavin Hood to direct. The cast is certainly impressive, with "Hugo" lead Asa Butterfield heading up the younger lot, which also includes Hailee Steinfeld and Abigail Breslin, while Harrison Ford, Viola Davis and Ben Kingsley number among the elder statesmen. But will Hood get his "Tsotsi" mojo back, or are we heading for a disaster of "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" proportions?
Release Date: November 1st


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Photographic diary of two wonderful hebridean islands.
Every one of them is paradise on earth, but Colonsay and Islay have a special place in my heart
Enjoy, and hopefully you will go one day soon too....
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Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company F, 14th Wisconsin Infantry.
Place and date: At Corinth, Miss., 3 October 1862.
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Hi everyone,
I'm writing an article for a website on insurance for the adventurous traveller, which includes us cyclists!
I'd love any feedback from those of you who've bought travel insurance for cycling (or other adventurous activities - not your bog standard cruise or bus tour) on any pitfalls you might have encountered, tips on how to choose insurance.
From the American perspective, I wonder if planning a big cycle tour (say a RTW trip) where you'll be away many months causes problems when you come back home and need to get domestic coverage again?
For example, I discovered that many companies that advertise cycle touring coverage only offer it as an incidental part of the holiday. If you're doing it every day of your vacation, you're not covered.
If you don't mind being quoted, that'd be great. I may message you for your real names. Otherwise, even just general feedback to go into the 'brainstorm pot' would be appreciated. And if there are any experts out there who'd like to be interviewed in depth, please get in touch too. I may be able to provide links to relevant websites...


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Nice photos - thanks for sharing....
Great photo documentary on your recent tour in K.I.! Congratulations on another successful bike tour!
BTW jur, first time I saw your avatar I was quite intrigued as to why the pencil sketch icon had an insect (which looked to me like a fly) on a person's face. It all made sense when I was reading your KI trip.
I should've known the was an Australian connotation to it!
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jur, do you think a different tire tread would have allowed the 20" wheels to handle the soft road surface as well as the 451 wheels did? Something like the Primo V-Track II 20 x 1.75" (406) Knobby Tread 40-65psi.
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From experience, wheel size has the dominant impact. Remember the Birdy has ERTRO 355mm wheels so there are no knobblies available for it. A wider tyre which allows softer pressure also helps a lot. But I suffered similar problems on the Mini with 50mm Big Apples, although they were far less skittish due to width and lower pressure. But they also sank into softer surfaces.
The Birdy needs some really fat ones for off-roading, but softer stuff demands bigger diameter. I have been toying with the idea of a frankenBirdy with 406 wheels on there.
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When I was shopping for tires recently, I saw some cheapo 355 quasi-knobbies.
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The black one is claimed as over 2". Nice.
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I think I've seen a pic of a Birdy with 406 Tyrell wheels and Paul motolite brakes somewhere... I'll try to dig it up if I can.
Can't stop noticing that you fellows insist on driving and riding on the wrong side of the road !