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- 4 1⁄2 cups whole wheat spelt flour, plus more
- spelt flour, for dusting
- 2 teaspoons fine sea salt
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 3⁄4 cups cool water (70 )
- 2 tablespoons honey
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- In a standing mixer fitted with a dough hook, combine the flour, salt and yeast. Turn the machine to medium low, add the water and honey and mix until the flour is moistened, about 2 minutes, scraping down the side of the bowl with a rubber spatula as needed. Increase the speed to medium and knead until a stiff dough forms, about 2 minutes longer.
- Transfer the dough to a lightly floured work surface and shape into a ball. Set the dough in a well-floured bowl, cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place until doubled in bulk, about 1 1/2 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 450° and spray a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan with vegetable cooking spray. Invert the dough onto a lightly floured work surface and gently punch it down. Fold the dough into a loaf, tucking in the sides and pinching the seams. Transfer the dough to the loaf pan, seam side down. Cover with plastic wrap and let stand until doubled in bulk, about 1 hour.
- Remove the plastic wrap and lightly dust the dough with flour. Using a razor blade or sharp knife, make a shallow lengthwise gash down the center of the loaf. Bake for about 35 minutes, until the loaf is risen, golden on top and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the loaf reads 180°. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then tip it out onto a rack to cool completely before serving.


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It also stated that due to constraints including sound curfews and movement caps, Sydney Airport is also not using all of its currently capacity.
Beijing has the most efficient airport in the world, and is operating at 99 per cent capacity. Sydney would have to improve the use of its capacity by about 61 per cent to match it, analysts Andre Fromyhr and Matt Crowe said. It is ranked 11th out of 20 major airports on that measure.
"If Sydney was able to increase passenger throughput by 61 per cent to match the utilisation of Beijing, it would suggest 59 million passengers through the current infrastructure," the analysts say. "By our passenger forecasts, this volume is expected to occur in 2025."
Sydney is beaten by Singapore, Los Angeles and Paris' Charles De Gaulle airports on the analysts' measure, but does better than New York's JFK and Frankfurt airports.
Expanding Sydney's capacity would require increased spending in the form of gate upgrades, terminal restructures and land-side investment, as well as a removal or softening of restrictions, the analysts said.
A Sydney Airport spokesperson said the airport had capacity to meet demand until 2045 without changing runways, curfews or movement caps.
The federal and NSW government-commissioned Joint Study on Aviation Capacity for the Sydney Region last year predicted Sydney airport would show signs of capacity constraint from 2020 onward, which if not addressed would result in "increasing delays and costs for all operations as the airport cannot sustain a peak-hour handling rate of 80 movements per hour for more than a limited number of consecutive hours owing to taxiway and apron congestion".
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LONDON, Jan. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- GW Pharmaceuticals (AiM: GWP) today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted its Investigational New Drug (IND) Application for Sativex(R), a cannabis- derived, oro-mucosal spray composed primarily of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD), a non-psychoactive cannabinoid, for the treatment of pain in patients with advanced cancer that has not been adequately relieved by opioid medications.
As part of this IND, the FDA has agreed that GW Pharmaceuticals may proceed directly into pivotal Phase III clinical trials in the United States in this very seriously ill patient population.
This IND follows a pre-IND/end of Phase II meeting held with the FDA in June 2005. The FDA has reviewed the extensive quality, safety and efficacy data generated by GW on Sativex(R) in Europe. In addition, the FDA has provided written guidance on the U.S. Phase III trial protocol. The planned 250 patient, double-blind, randomized placebo controlled study will evaluate the effect of Sativex(R) in relieving average daily pain, reducing the use of breakthrough opioid medications, improving the quality of sleep and relevant aspects of quality of life among other outcome measures.
Pain is one of the common symptoms associated with cancer and each year more than 250,000 terminal cancer patients in the USA take opioids for pain relief.(1) Approximately 75% of advanced cancer patients experience pain.(2)
"A previous Phase III clinical study showed that Sativex(R) achieved a statistically significant improvement in pain relief in terminally ill cancer patients," says researcher, Dr. Russell K. Portenoy, Chairman of the Department of Pain Medicine and Palliative Care at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York City. "Although opioids are highly effective analgesics, studies suggest that as many as one-third of patients with pain due to advanced cancer do not obtain adequate relief and new treatments are needed. Cannabinoid formulations may represent an important option in the future and the information obtained from clinical trials of Sativex(R) will be critical in defining their role."
GW has completed a positive Phase III study in Europe in 177 patients with cancer pain. The trial was a multi-center double-blind, randomized, placebo- controlled parallel group study. Patients in the study had advanced cancer and were experiencing pain that was not responding adequately to strong opioid medication (e.g. morphine). In addition to study medication, all patients remained on their existing opioid and other analgesic medication during the trial. In this study, Sativex(R) achieved a statistically significant improvement in comparison with placebo in pain as measured on a numerical rating scale (p=0.014), a primary endpoint of the study. A responder analysis showed that approximately 40% of patients on Sativex(R) showed a greater than 30% improvement in their pain (p=0.024).
Sativex(R) is a pharmaceutical product standardized by both composition and dose that is supplied in small vials as an oromucosal spray. Sativex(R) is thought to act via cannabinoid receptors that are distributed throughout the central nervous system and in immune cells.(3) These receptors are distributed throughout the pain pathways of the nervous system, and their activation is known to reduce pain in relevant pain models.
"Sativex(R) seems to be a very promising treatment option for patients whose pain does not respond to current analgesics," said Dr. Nathaniel Katz, Assistant Professor of Anesthesia, Tufts University School of Medicine. "The clinical data thus far suggest that many patients who have been suffering with intractable pain may gain significant benefit from the use of Sativex(R). I welcome GW expanding its research program into the U.S."
GW expects to carry out two pivotal Phase III trials in cancer pain in the U.S. prior to filing a U.S. regulatory submission. The U.S. development plan also includes other smaller scale supporting studies. This clinical program is likely to commence in late 2006. A U.S. regulatory submission could reasonably be expected to occur 24-36 months thereafter.
"We are very excited about the FDA's acceptance of our IND," said Dr. Geoffrey Guy, Executive Chairman, GW Pharmaceuticals. "GW believes that Sativex(R) represents a first-in-class valuable new treatment option for the many advanced cancer patients in the United States whose suffering has not been adequately managed by current opioid pain medications."
Dr. Guy added, "The acceptance by the FDA of this Phase III IND is a significant achievement for the company. It is a recognition of the technical excellence of GW's team, the sound scientific basis for Sativex(R), the quality of the product and the extent of the quality, safety and efficacy data generated to date. It has, for some time, been GW's strategy to generate extensive data on Sativex(R) in Europe before embarking on discussions with FDA. This strategy has now provided the optimum outcome in allowing the Company to proceed directly into U.S. Phase III clinical trials, thus compressing the overall potential timelines to filing a U.S. regulatory submission. We are delighted that the FDA has accepted our approach."
In April 2005, GW announced that Sativex(R) had been granted regulatory approval in Canada for the symptomatic relief of neuropathic pain in multiple sclerosis.
Sativex(R) has already been subject to an extensive pharmaceutical development program, in which more than 2000 patients and subjects have been involved in clinical trials.
About GW
GW was founded in 1998 and listed on the Alternative Investment Market (AIM) of the London Stock Exchange in June 2001. Operating under license from the UK Home Office, the company is developing cannabis-derived pharmaceutical products for patients with multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury, rheumatoid arthritis, neuropathic pain, cancer pain and other severe medical conditions. GW maintains control over all aspects of the development process: botanical research, cultivation, extraction, formulation and medication delivery.
GW has assembled a team of over 100 scientists with extensive experience in developing both plant-based prescription pharmaceutical products and medicines containing controlled substances. GW is dedicated to developing treatment options that alleviate pain symptoms in patients who suffer from serious ailments.
Forward-looking statement
This news release may contain forward-looking statements that reflect the Company's current expectations regarding future events, including development and regulatory clearance of the Company's products. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. Actual events could differ materially from those projected herein and depend on a number of factors, including (inter alia), the success of the Company's research strategies, the applicability of the discoveries made therein, the successful and timely completion of uncertainties related to the regulatory process, and the acceptance of Sativex(R) and other products by consumer and medical professionals.
For media inquires contact:
MS&L, Lolita Verny
GW Pharmaceuticals, Mark Rogerson
011 44 7885 638810
1) University of Chicago Chronicle. "New drug promises pain relief for many terminal cancer patients." Last accessed 21 December 2005. Available at http://chronicle.uchicago.edu/000217/drug.shtml.
2) National Cancer Institute. "Communicating About Cancer Pain." Last accessed 21 December 2005. Available at http://www.cancer.gov/ncicancerbulletin/NCI_Cancer_Bulletin_112905/page4
3) Health Canada. "Approval of SATIVEX(R) with Conditions Fact Sheet." Last accessed 16 December 2005. Available at http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/dhp- mps/prodpharma/notices-avis/conditions/sativex_factsheet_e.html.
CONTACT: Lolita Verny, MS&L, +1-212-468-4336, firstname.lastname@example.com; orMark Rogerson, GW Pharmaceuticals, +44-7885-638810


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Apparently, it's bad form to write about sunsets. And even to take photos of them. And even to start sentences with "and" – but right now I'm a little tired of playing by the "rules."
On my last night in Jordan, I watched the sun dare me to take photos. I watched it burn and blaze and cast its flaming brilliance across the stone columns of the Citadel in Amman. I stood on the dry earth that has seen mankind live and work here for more than 7000 years, while flocks of birds swooped above and the lights of a city flickered among the distinct harmonies of the call to prayer.
I took in the crumbling dust of Stone Age remains, striking Roman columns, and key references to the world's three biggest monotheistic faiths. I heard languages from around the world and watched people interact with politeness and respect.
This trip to Jordan has reminded me why I love to travel, why I love seeing something new and something different and yet how beautiful it is to remember that we are all connected and that we have more in common than we have differences that set us apart.
It's difficult to write about things like this. For one, it sounds incredibly naive, as though I'm a teenager ridden with misplaced passion and angst. For another, as a journalist, writer, blogger, whatever others want to call me, it opens the door to bullying and ridicule.
The first point is easier to deal with. I know full well that there is evil in the world. I've been spat on, urinated on and assaulted while I've tried to save someone's life. I've looked serial killers and psychopaths in the eye and I've dealt with the fallout of hatred, whatever the cause, whatever the label: religious hatred, racial hatred, misogyny and so on. I don't see a distinction. Hatred and violence is still hatred and violence.
Luckily, those experiences dwarf the more recent ones and keep them in perspective. I know that a number of people confuse journalism with hurting people and being negative for the sake of it. No matter what they say, I won't subscribe to that view.
It's tiresome and I try to ignore it, but sometimes it takes up more space in my mind than it deserves.
Like now, when I'm standing on the Citadel in Jordan.
I've travelled here as a guest of Visit Jordan, a situation that makes me more critical than I would be if I'd come here alone. I value my words and I value my reputation and I always want to remain objective. Not everything here has been perfect, not everything deserves a trickle, never mind a gush, of praise.
But perhaps I'm in danger of letting the scrutiny – and occasional bullying – of the outside world interfere with that objectivity. In my efforts to provide a balanced view, I'm almost shying away from the truth.
The truth is, that among the questions, the debate, and the more detailed articles that will follow, travel still brings plenty of moments of simple, pure appreciation and joy.
And it would be a shame if I, or anyone else, lost that in the honourable journey of remaining objective.
The Citadel of Amman in Jordan is a standard tourist attraction.
At sunset, it looks beautiful. Exceptionally beautiful.
I hope you enjoy the moment. I certainly did.


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- What is a "Myth"?
- Myth 1: Rape Occurs Between Strangers in Dark Alleys
What is a "Myth"?
A "Myth" a commonly held belief, idea or explanation that is not true. Myths arise from people's need to make sense of acts that are senseless, violent or disturbing. They attempt to explain events, like rape and abuse, in ways that fit with our preconceived ideas about the world - they arise from and reinforce our prejudices and stereotypes.
It is an unfortunate fact that myths about rape and sexual violence are brought into the jury room, and form an obstacle to obtaining convictions. It is therefore imperative that we recognise these myths and challenge them at every opportunity.
Myth 1: Rape Occurs Between Strangers in Dark Alleys
- implies that home is safe;
- implies that rape can be prevented by avoiding certain places and therefore blames the victim;
- assumes a particular victim profile and therefore stigmatises him or her; and
- entrenches racial and class prejudices.
- the majority of rapes are committed by persons known to the victim;
- date or acquaintance rape is very common; and
- victims are often raped in their homes.
Myth 2: Women Provoke Rape By The Way They Dress or Act
- attempts to excuse rape and "blame the victim";
- assumes that a woman who draws attention is looking for sex or "deserves what she gets" ; and
- re-victimises and stigmatises the victim.
- dressing attractively and flirting is an invitation for attention and/or admiration, not for rape; and
- only the rapist is responsible for the rape!
Myth 3: Women Who Drink Alcohol or Use Drugs Are Asking to Be Raped
- attempts to excuse rape and 'blame the victim'; and
- re-victimises and stigmatises the victim.
- women have the same right to consume alcohol as men;
- being vulnerable does not imply consent;
- if a woman is unable to give consent because she is drunk, drugged or unconscious, it is rape; and
- only the rapist is responsible for the rape!
Myth 4: Rape is a Crime of Passion
- assumes that rape is impulsive and unplanned;
- assumes men to be incapable of delaying gratification or controlling sexual urges;
- assumes that rape is about uncontrollable lust;
- attempts to excuse, minimise and romanticise rape;
- assumes that only 'attractive' women are raped;
- disregards elements of power, aggression, violence, control and humiliation in rape; and
- attempts to remove the responsibility for the rape from the rapist.
- research and evidence from rapists themselves suggests that most rapes are premeditated and planned;
- many rapists fail to get an erection or ejaculate;
- interviews with rapists reveal that they rape to feel powerful and in control, not for sexual pleasure;
- there is no typical victim of rape. Girls and boys and women and men of all ages can be victims; and
- many rapists are involved in sexually satisfying relationships with their partners at the time of the rape.
Myth 5: If She Didn't Scream, Fight or Get Injured, It Wasn't Rape
- disbelieves and re-traumatises the victim;
- invalidates the experience of the victim; and
- discourages him or her from seeking help.
- victims in rape situations are often legitimately afraid of being killed or seriously injured and so co-operate with the rapist to save their lives;
- the victims perception of threat influences their behaviour;
- rapists use many manipulative techniques to intimidate and coerce their victims;
- victims in a rape situations often become physically paralysed with terror or shock and are unable to move or fight; and
- non-consensual intercourse doesn't always leave visible signs on the body or the genitals.
Myth 6: You Can Tell if She's 'Really' Been Raped by How She Acts
- disbelieves and re-traumatises the victim;
- invalidates the victims experience and individuality; and
- discourages him or her from seeking help.
- reactions to rape are highly varied and individual; and
- many women experience a form of shock after a rape that leaves them emotionally numb or flat - and apparently calm.
Myth 7: Women Cry Rape When They Regret Having Sex or Want Revenge
- reinforces stereotypes of the 'vindictive woman';
- reinforces stereotypes of women as untruthful;
- re-victimises and stigmatises the victim; and
- undermines her support for seeking justice
- Between January 2011 and May 2012, the DPP required CPS areas to refer to him all cases involving an allegedly false allegation of rape and/or domestic violence. During that time, there were 5,651 prosecutions for rape but only 35 for making false allegations of rape.
Myth 8: Only Gay Men Get Raped/Only Gay Men Rape Men
- reinforces homophobic fears and prejudices;
- creates the illusion of the safety for straight men;
- re-traumatises and stigmatises male survivors; and
- results in very few reported rapes on men.
- men of all sexual orientations get raped;
- men who rape other men are often heterosexual - they usually have a relationship with a woman; and
- rapists rape other men as part of their violence and need for power, dominance and control.
Myth 9: Prostitutes Cannot be Raped
- further disempowers sex workers; and
- provides an excuse for abuse
- prostitutes have the same rights with regards to consent as anyone else: the transactions they negotiate with clients are for consensual activities, not rape.
Myth 10: If the victim didnt complain immediately it wasnt rape
- disbelieves and re-traumatises the victim;
- invalidates the experience of the victim; and
- discourages him or her from seeking help.
- the trauma of rape can cause feelings of shame and guilt which might inhibit a victim from making a complaint. This fact was recognised by the Court of Appeal in R v D (JA) October 24 2008, where it was held that judges are entitled to direct juries that due to shame and shock, victims of rape might not complain for some time, and that a late complaint does not necessarily mean that its a false complaint.
Crown Court Bench Book
In 2010 the Judicial Studies Board published the Crown Court Bench Book setting out specimen directions for use by judges in the Crown Court.
See: http://www.judiciary.gov.uk/NR/rdonlyres/BE25EBB6-AAD2-4ACD-8115-28D3BF613164/0/benchbook_criminal_2010.pdf
Chapter 17 The Trial of Sexual Offences - is particularly useful for prosecutors, addressing myths, stereotypes and generalisations that may influence jury members in their deliberations. Trial advocates should be reminded to suggest appropriate directions from the Bench Book to the trial judge for inclusion in his/ her summing up to the jury.
Their inclusion in the Bench Book does not give the specimen directions the force of law. This will be conferred at such time as the Court of Appeal approves the contents of a specific direction (or directions) in a Judgement.


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Bowel cancer sufferers are urging the government to boost support services, as a new survey reveals more than a third with late-stage cancer believe they have the ''wrong cancer''.
The findings of the ''My Cancer, My Voice'' survey, to be released on Monday, reveal only 24 per cent believe the government provides enough support and information for Australians living with bowel cancer, especially in comparison to other cancers.
Almost 300 men and women who had either been diagnosed with bowel cancer previously or had early- or late-stage bowel cancer took part in the online survey between April last year and March.
Most participants felt the general public did not understand bowel cancer, while about 37 per cent of those with late-stage cancer felt they had the ''wrong cancer'' due to a lack of support. About 77 per cent said there needed to be more therapies to treat advanced bowel cancer, while about 40 per cent said treatment options were limited compared with those available for other cancers.
The findings have been released ahead of Bowel Cancer Awareness Month in June, with Bowel Cancer Australia using the survey to bolster calls for increased support services.
Bowel Cancer Australia chief executive Julien Wiggins said survival rates for bowel cancer still lagged those for other cancers, with only 66 per cent likely to be alive at the five-year mark.
He said more than 80 per cent of the survey respondents believed the public did not understand bowel cancer, even though it is Australia's second-biggest cancer killer.
''In terms of support, we are calling for the inequities in bowel cancer funding to be addressed, particularly in the support areas,'' Mr Wiggins said. ''We do note that when it comes to bowel cancer treatment, we've had one of the longest waits for treatment funding, with one life-extending medication actually taking six years to be approved on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme.
''Bowel cancer is the second-biggest cancer killer; it is the second most common cancer in this country. We would call for support services to better reflect the burden of the disease.''
Bowel cancer survivor Chris Hume, 49, agrees there needs to be more support services for bowel cancer.
The father of two from Banks was diagnosed with late-stage bowel cancer in February 2007. He spent eight months undergoing treatment, including chemotherapy and radiation treatment.
''With the late-stage cancer I had, I was in the 5 per cent bracket to survive ... 95 per cent of the people with my late-stage cancer die, so it's always in the back of your mind that there's a good chance you might die,'' he said.
''You've got a higher rate of acquiring another type of cancer so you live with the thought that it could come back in another form in the future. The positive is that with it being so late stage, the fact that I've got to seven years is great.''
Mr Hume bravely opened up about the mental and physical toll cancer can have on a person.
''I think one of the things that is overlooked is the effect on your mental well-being,'' he said. ''The long-term effects aren't just on the person with cancer, they're on your immediate family, and the rest of your family as well.''
Mr Hume believes there aren't enough resources to provide the broader support needed by people with bowel cancer, in particular with regards to mental well-being. ''There doesn't seem to be that connection with the mental side of it.''
He said bowel cancer did not receive as much publicity as some other cancers. ''I think there's a lack of wanting to talk about it," he said.
Mr Wiggins said there would be an estimated 130,000 new bowel cancer cases within the next six years, underpinning the need for greater awareness, more support, and access to life-extending treatments.
''We can get it early and the tests you can do at home are very good at detecting stage one cancers, which is about nine out of 10, so we've got the tests on our side,'' he said.
''We know that if it is detected early, 90 per cent of bowel cancer cases can be treated successfully.''
David Rangiah, a colorectal surgeon from Calvary Clinic, said there was a real need to destigmatise bowel cancer.
''Support services are absolutely crucial," he said.
''An important aspect of it is trying to destigmatise bowel cancer, and one of the conclusions from the survey was that a lot of patients felt their cancer was not palatable by the general community, or they felt embarrassed about revealing it to other people,'' he said.
This compared with the breast cancer network, which he said had done a ''fantastic job'' of destigmatising that strain. ''We've seen it with the media support, the community support, and moving beyond the embarrassment and where people hide the disease.
''By revealing it ... it actually affects the community around you. When someone knows someone with a disease, they're more likely to approach a doctor for help, and I think there needs to be that destigmatisation.''
The federal government announced in the budget it would provide an additional $95.9 million over four years to accelerate the full implementation of the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program. This will enable all Australians between the ages of 50 and 74 to access biennial screening by 2019-20.


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Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a law on ratification of the protocol on the application of the agreement on free trade area (FTA) between the parties to this agreement and Uzbekistan, according to the website of Russian president.
The law was adopted by the Russian State Duma and approved by Russia's Federation Council in March 2014.
The law was adopted by the Legislative Chamber of Uzbekistan's Oliy Majlis (the lower house of Uzbek parliament) in late November 2013 and was approved by the Senate in December.
Uzbek President Islam Karimov signed the law in late December 2013.
The protocol was worked out for more active involvement of Uzbekistan in cooperation within the CIS, as well as for unification of the trade regimes of the union's countries with Uzbekistan.
The agreement envisages the non-use of import duties in mutual trade between the countries of the Customs Union and Uzbekistan.
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The humour were reduced greatly, in addition it has a solid story and plot.
The game itself were enjoying to play with a different love story for each of the Angel Troupe. The difficulity is moderate to each person, to me it was very easy.
The game itself already ended in 3 series:
1. Galaxy Angel
2. Galaxy Angel ~Moonlit Lover's~ ( this where chitose joined )
3. Galaxy Angel ~ Eternal Lover's~ ( The closing for the 3 game )
Why i said the game ended i suggest you play it yourself and you will understand ( I don't want to be a spoiler )
The Manga is still continuing in Japan, the first session were already ended and now they serialized the 2nd session under the name Galaxy Angel 2nd.
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it makes you winder if there is an interplanitary military
This series had me thoroughly entertained from the first episode. From that moment, I knew I'd been hooked until the last episode of "Galaxy Angel Rune". The characters all have their ups and downs, but they're all VERY much lovable in the areas where they excel. This anime does a fantastic job in brightening your day and giving you the laughs you need whenever you feel frustrated. The characters' antics and the ridiculous events should be enough to put a smile on any of its viewers faces. I would say that this anime fulfilled its quota and surpassed it on that note!


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Hands On: Sony Tablet P
The new Sony Tablet S may be the mainstream model, but the new Sony Tablet P has the wow factor. It might be doomed, but it's audacious and very cool. I got some time with it and I was almostbut not quiteseduced.
The Sony Tablet P is a dual-screen, folding Android tablet that's about the width of a paperback book, although it's long and skinny. It's not flat, either; the outside bows out into a convex form that's oval at the edges. It's the weirdest Android tablet design ever, although it isn't the first dual-screen Android device (that would be the Kyocera Echo phone).
Open up the Tablet P and you see two 5.5-inch, 1024-by-480 screens. They can work together or semi-independently, although you can't multitask different apps on the two screens. Apps' user interfaces can span the bezel, which give them a gap in their UIs. That isn't great, but it works. The tablet runs Android 3.2, the first version that can handle its oddball 1024-by-960 resolution.
Things get much more interesting when apps start using the two screens for different things. Sony has customized almost every app on here. If you need to enter text, the entire bottom screen becomes a virtual keypad. If you're playing games, it's a gamepad; if you're watching a movie, it's the controls.
Some apps are even more innovative. The gallery, for instance, shows your photos on one screen and a Google Map of where you took the photo, based on its GPS location, on the other screen. The Sony Reader app lets you hold the tablet like a book, vertically, reading one page on each screen.
The tablet works well, and smoothly. Like most Honeycomb tablets, it's based on an Nvidia Tegra 2 chipset, and it will connect to AT&T's network with a speedy HSPA+ modem. There's a 5-megapixel camera on the outside, and a VGA camera for video chatting on the inside. Just like the Tablet S, the P has Sony's own music and video stores, and it runs some PSOne and PSP games. Sony's other proprietary apps, such as the infrared home theater remote control, Crackle movie streaming, and Music Unlimited and Video Unlimited music and movie stores, are here, too.
As long as I stayed in Sony's preloaded apps, the Tablet P experience was excellent. Take email: reading a full message on the top screen while paging through an inbox on the bottom panel is a top-notch experience.
But there's clearly going to be some trouble with third party app compatibility here. The Tablet P's oddball screen resolution and dual-screen form put it way outside the norm for Android tablets, and there's no standard Android API for dual-screen devices.
Sony told me it hasn't even talked to Kyocera about the dual-screen APIs used on the Echo phone, so if you want to design for this tablet, you're designing for just this tablet. With few Tablet P models in the market, that means you'll see relatively few non-Sony apps that support it. Sony's running a developer contest for this tablet, but it's all about the size of the audience.
The Tablet P is definitely coming to the U.S. (look at that AT&T logo!) but Sony wouldn't give a date or price for the tablet, except to say that it'll be here before the end of the year.
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Weight Watchers: Weight Watchers is a diet plan first developed in the 1960s that encourages weight loss by making healthy food and lifestyle choices. The Weight Watchers plan is based upon the idea that dieting is only one part of a healthy lifestyle. The program stresses the importance of overall mental and physical health and well-being.
Weight Watchers does not forbid specific foods or tell people what to eat. There are also no pre-prepared meals or foods to purchase. Instead, people are encouraged to make healthier eating choices and to increase physical activity. Weight Watchers sponsors group meetings in locations throughout the world where members can offer each other encouragement, support, and tips for making healthier lifestyle choices.
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Verizon Offers Prelim. Results from Holder Vote at Annual Meeting
Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) has announced preliminary results of the shareholder vote at its annual meeting here today. The company reported that a substantial majority of the shareholders approved the following management proposals:
o Election of each of Verizon's 11 directors standing for election to a one-year term. o Ratification of the appointment of Ernst & Young as the company's independent registered public accounting firm. o Approval of the compensation of the company's executive officers as described in the 2014 proxy statement. o Approval of the proposal to implement proxy access, which allows shareholders to nominate Board candidates under certain conditions.
Five shareholder proposals were defeated: network neutrality, lobbying activities, severance approval policy, shareholder right to call a special meeting and shareholder right to act by written consent. The shareholder proposal relating to proxy voting authority was not presented for shareholder action at the meeting.
Vote tallies are considered preliminary until the final results are tabulated and certified by independent election inspectors. The final results will be posted on Verizon's website at www.verizon.com.
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"You need references. Everybody programming in Perl does, since they are one of the basics of the language. A bit like C's pointers, references can be used to refer to all sorts of other things, including scalars, arrays, hashes, filehandles, typeglobs, subroutines, and synthetic data structures. If C calculates addresses and dereferences pointers with & and *, respectively, Perl does much the same with \ and $."
"Why use references? First, they go great with subroutine calls. The usual way to pass an array or hash between a subroutine and its caller involves pushing around all the values of the array or hash. You can get the same or better results instead by passing just the single reference to the array or hash."
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An upset Jenelle tweets about feeling 'so violated' after her sister Ashleigh reveals the wedding to the media without consulting her.
Jenelle Evans officially becomes Mrs. Rogers. News broke out that the "Teen Mom 2" star tied the knot with her boyfriend of a few months in "a shotgun courthouse wedding." The nuptials was spilled by her sister Ashleigh, and Janelle was not happy with it.
"Feel so violated now. Thanks a lot, no one can just be happy," the mother of one tweeted soon after learning that her sister let the cat out of the bag. Meanwhile, Ashleigh was fumed that the reality TV star kept the family in the dark and questioned her motive to rush the wedding.
"My mother was totally shocked and had to hear it from someone else. Our whole family is shocked because they have not been dating very long. I'm sure she did this to distract from all the drug accusations that have been flying around and of course she thinks it will help her get custody of Jace back from mom if she is married," Ashley told Radar Online.
The sister added, "At this point, after all that she has been through, she should know better than this."
Jenelle was rumored having a quickie wedding because she was pregnant, which she strongly denied. "I'm not pregnant. Jesus, still only weighing 100 lbs over here... Lol," she wrote on Twitter.
A source close to her additionally insisted, "It was not a 'shotgun wedding' and she is not pregnant. They wanted to do it privately." The source also said that she never meant to leave out her family, "They are planning a ceremony in the spring for their family and friends."
Jenelle got engaged to Courtland after around just two months of dating. Back then, she hinted at her plan to get married soon as tweeting, "Tomorrow we r going to start planning!!" She added, "There is a huge reason why we'r getting married so fast but too touchy of a subject. But I do love him to death."
Jenelle has a son with her ex Jace. Before dating Courtland, she was linked to Keiffer Delp and then Gary Head whom she called off engagement with earlier this year. Courtland himself is a father of a young daughter.


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Nokia N95 ReviewNokia N95
One of the main features of N95 is its megapixel camera, with the main idea to replace your pocket camera so you would be able to carry one device less. Because phones are something we have with us almost all the time, with N95 you would always have a five-megapixels camera with you.
Located just around the lens is the Carl Zeiss Tessar sign, guaranteeing that it's manufactured under license from the legendary brand, and it's only Nokia that currently uses it in their mobile phones (N95, N73, N90, N93(i) up to now). Turning it on is accomplished by opening the slider on the back of the phone but the camera loading takes the annoying four seconds which may cost you if you instantly want to take a picture of something. Just after it's started you can half-press the shoot button (its movement is more precise than it was with the N73) in order to focus on the object you want to take a picture of and it takes 2-3 seconds even in poor lighting conditions, as it's aided by a blink of the flash.
The Camera Interface
Depending on the object you take photo of, the images can be as small as half megabyte (MB) but most are with size around 1MB. Some images of course exceeded that and had size of 1.5MB. This means that on 1GB microSD card you will be able to store about a thousand photos.
The camera interface is displayed in landscape mode and we think the phone is intended to be held with both hands. The right one is used for pressing the shoot button and the left one for zooming, which unfortunately is only digital, unlike the N93(i) which has an optical one. The various options are displayed in small icons arranged vertically to the right of the screen, so that there's as much space left on the display as possible for the viewfinder. The Symbian 9.2 offers better interface and options than the 9.1 version. Interesting options are a few scene modes including night photo, night portrait, Sports, Close-up. There's an option for more than one color scenes and white balance, but the latter still lacks manual tuning.
We can very well say that Nokia N95 one of the best or maybe the best cameraphone, available on the market (*in Europe and N. America).
Compared to a Canon pocket digital camera, the camera of N95 performs quite well (although not as good as the former), keeping in mind that it is a phone, after all (all-in-one device).
When taking pictures in the open and in daylight, the pictures are very good and their only shortcoming is a slight noise, which is reduced (smothered) by its "Noise Reduction" system.
For photographing macro objects, the phone avails of a Close Up mode, allowing you to focus at a distance 10 - 60 cm (4 – 25''). We were thus able to take some very good macro pictures of flowers. We would have appreciated it if we were able to approach the flowers more with the phone and to achieve more detail in the pictures, as well as a less focused background, which is important for this type of pictures.
When taking pictures in poor light indoors, the flash (LED) is not comparable to that of a camera and the noise level rises considerably, the colors are lost and the details are lacking.
In the case of brightly lit objects in the dark, Nokia N95 is able to slow down the speed of the shutter, thus letting more light to its sensor. In most cases our pocket camera was mislead and, switching on its flash, lit the close-by objects, while all the other objects (which were actually the target of the picture), remained dark.
The results that we achieved when we switched on the night mode of N95 and of our pocket camera were rather similar, as far as lighting and colors were concerned. The difference was the noise that N95 produced, though smothered by its Noise Reduction System.
As a whole, the performance of N95 is more than satisfactory for a mobile phone. When taking pictures in broad daylight there is little noise and a lot of detail, the pictures are very well exposed with authentic balanced colors. Taking pictures indoors with moderate light generates more noise, but the pictures are still one of the best we've seen from a cameraphone. Using the phone in dark, poorly lit premises increases the camera's sensitivity level up to 800 ISO (in case it is on automatic level, which results in quite a lot of noise in pictures. These do not look particularly good, but anyway this is a difficult task for low- to mid-amateur class digital cameras as well.
The Camcorder Interface
Nokia N95 has inherited from N93 its strong potential for recording video clips. The powerful smartphone takes not only 5-megapixel pictures, but also videos with great resolution and "TV quality". The actual resolution is 640х480 pixels at 30 frames per second, which ensures that moving objects are not "chopped" or blurred. Watch the linked video of moving people. The high frames per second deliver smooth video and the high resolution ensures a size, which is a please to view even on a computer screen. A 20-seconds video takes 8MB of memory, which means that on an empty 1GB microSD card you will be able to record about 40 minutes of video in high quality.
Sample: Nokia N95 Video Clip. ~8MB. Click to download.
Sample: Canon SD630 Ixus Video Clip. ~20MB. Click to download.
Gallery. It displays a single image at the center of the display, which is surrounded by small thumbnails of the other images in the phone. Navigating left-to-right, the images move at the center position to be displayed in bigger size. It's nice that the phone caches different sizes of every image, so they load pretty fast once you've previewed them in the gallery.
The phone comes with headphones in the box, but can also play the music through the stereo speakers, which is very cool for the incoming ringing alert. As it was already mentioned, the sound coming from these loudspeakers is very strong and clear. The N95 over performs many other phones, even top models Sony Ericsson's Walkmans. The musical player's interface is new and is much more convenient than before. The functionality has been preserved, but the navigation is more rational. The interface has been optimized for landscape, but it can also be used in portrait orientation without problems. The navigation is assigned to the d-pad directions and therefore you don't have to shift through the small icons as was the case with N73, for example.
The Music Library menu allows you to sort the songs by Artist, Album, Genre, Composer. You can also create playlists.
The music player works fine in background mode thanks to the multitasking capabilities of the smartphone, while the homescreen displays the songs that are playing and the time elapsed. By pointing at it you are allowed to adjust the sound volume of the player without even opening it but you can not pause it or change to the next track. In order to do this, use the music keyboard on the top.
The viewing of video files is a real pleasure on the phone's display. The processor does a very good job and we monitored no delay with an encoded 320x240 pixels video clip, as was the case with some other smartphones.
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1. Pritam (unregistered)
camera looks pretty terrible. the autofocus seems to have trouble after a certain range, must not have a good aperature. my a800 takes better pics
2. n95fan (unregistered)
I guess your A800 does not have a phone in it?
3. Haroharo (unregistered)
what a joke! if you think an a800 takes better pictures then maybe you should take an eyesight test. The only major flaw with the N95s camera is the magenta tint and oversharpened detail. These can be fixed by firmware updates.
4. naveen (unregistered)
very good
5. Dacapo (unregistered)
N95 definitely the best of the best. The device got everything that a normal person to a hightech junkies wants; wifi + flawless internet browser, infrared+bluetooth connection, high-end camera, Mp3 & multimedia player, 3G connection & GPS reciever... Its only drawback for most people (including me) is the pocket-emptying price..!
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about 1/3 of these are coming back faulty, can be anything from battery life, software faults, loose slides or even buttons not working. on the ones that do work the battery life makes the N80 look good. oh and the GPS is rubbish.
7. MSANTOS (unregistered)
N95 nokia for my opinion is not as good as N73 because my N95 always hang and it needs to charged everyday. The service center here in Riyadh told me that they always repair N95 because of its battery life and ic connection. Please Nokia company, do action now and see the problems.
8. Fernando (unregistered)
who ever took those pics with N95 dont know how to take pics. Horrible.
9. folen_angel (unregistered)
I am a former N80 owner and I've got nokia n95 for more than a week now, and i really love its performance, from the 5 megapixel camera, stereo speakers, GPS, WiFi, UMTS, dvd quality video, largest nokia screen( though lower resolution compared to N90 and N80 )etc... It's battery is lasting for about a day and a half under rigorous usage, and even longer when it is just in its standby mode. every possible connection is now a reality- from stereo speakers, to your laptop/desktop, and now, to your TV. Can anyone handle that? So stop comparing it to k800, N73 or even N93i because it's far better. To those people criticizing the phone, maybe the phone is too good or too expensive for you. But if the money is not an issue, Nokia N95 is a clear choice or rather the perfect mobile phone for you!
10. Laurio Vincent (unregistered)
Nokia N95 Review I've been using the N95 for a few days now. This is one hell of a cell phone. I did read a few reviews before buying the N95, obviously since it costs so damn much. A lot of people complained about the poor battery life and the slider being a bit wobbly. My friend's got an N95 and I got the N95, but both the phones have very firm sliders, even when closed, unlike the Nokia 6270 which does wobble a bit when the slider is closed. About the battery life, i think it is not as bad as others say it is. On my 1st day, the use obviously being pretty heavy since you try all the stuff in the handset, the battery lasted about a day. I think the screen brightness has something to do with it. If you reduce the screen brightness a bit, like I did, the battery will work longer. PRO'S: Excellent Camera, pretty good pics even in low light conditions. Normally with my N70, pics taken in low light environments have a lot of purple spots all over it. But these purple spots are almost invisible with the N95 in similar conditions. The cam has several options to enhance picture quality before take the picture itself. You can adjust the sharpness, contrast, light exposure, and many more and create a user defined profile for the cam. The video quality is excellent, but take a awesome amount of memory at highest settings. Good thing though, you can set you cam to take pics at 5MP, 3MP, 2MP, 0.8MP and 0.3MP and videos in VGA at 30 fps or 15fps, QVGA at 30 fps or 15fps, and QCIF at 15fps(3gp format). The screen in nice and big with a very clear and colourful display. However you may want to reduce the screen brightness a bit and keep the backlight timeout to about 15 secs if you want to increase the battery life. You can push it to the max if you don't care about battery life. The 2 loud speakers give an excellent sound output, much better and louder than my N70. The music player too has several options like equaliser, graphic visualizations, stereo widening, bass enhancer, etc. The earphones supplied give a good sound output but the bass effect is not as good as I expected it. However that's not a problem since you can plug in your personal earphones of any make or model that have a 3.5mm pin and listen to music the way you like it. The remote on the earphone adaptor looks very sleek too. I don't really need the GPS facility in the phone and have not been able to try it out as not supported by my network currently and i haven't visited the areas supporting wi-fi either. It's a plus point for those who need it though. The software response is pretty fast, compared to my N70 which is quite slow. It has a bearable time lag while opening applications, gallery, etc. It's too early to judge it right now since my 1GB card is only about 400mb full. The phone is loaded up with a lot of extra softwares which will spice up your cell. One impressive feature included in the web browser is multi-window option which i didn't have in my N70. This makes surfing a lot more fun and convenient. One thing I was very happy about is that the phone came with a 1GB card with it, even though the Nokia-Asia website shows the in-box having only a 128mb card(which i was very disappointed to hear at first). it also comes with a very classy leather cover, which is normally not included in in-box accessories. A car charger would have been great, if included[I know I'm asking for too much now:-)] Cons: Battery life, though not too big an issue, could have been better. Application Manager takes quite long to open, even though i hardly put any external softwares. The good thing is that software can be uninstalled from the main menu itself. Everytime i restart my phone, i don't get delivery reports for the first 10-15 minutes when i send text messages even though the settings show delivery reports ON. I have to wait about 15 minutes after starting it and it works after that automatically. The body of the handset looks a bit poor in quality considering the cost of the phone. Lets see how long it can go. If you put external themes that slows the cell a bit, the softwares(NOT THE PHONE) hang sometimes. Exiting it by holding the Menu key down and pressing the cancel button (c) takes very long. Very Pricey, but worth every buck you pay. Overall, in my opinion, if you got the cash...go for it!!!
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Unanimous vote gives city a year and a half to remove trans fats from foods.
NEW YORK -- French fries and burgers in the Big Apple may never be the same, as the New York board of health unanimously approved the nation's first ban on trans fats, The Associated Press reported.
The proposal, which was decided yesterday, was slightly different than the one originally developed. After weeks of opposition from restaurateurs regarding the proposed timeline to phase out the hydrogenated oils that account for trans fats, the ban was slightly lengthened, giving the city's restaurants until July 1 to switch to frying oil that does not contain artificial trans fats.
After that, food establishments will have until July 1, 2008 to completely eliminate trans fats from foods. The original plan gave establishments six months to replace cooking oils and shortening, and 18 months to replace trans fats entirely, the report stated.
Health commissioner Thomas Frieden told the AP before the vote that it was likely the timetable would be extended.
The ban does note some exceptions, however. Food that comes in the manufacturer's original packaging would be allowed in the city. Many food companies already made the switch to no trans fats when the Food and Drug Administration required companies to list the fats on labels, the report stated.
"Nobody wants to take away your french fries and hamburgers -- I love those things too," Mayor Michael Bloomberg said recently on the proposed ban. "But if you can make them with something that is less damaging to your health, we should do that."
With the ban, foodservice operations will undergo more than just a simple switch of cooking oil, as recipes will change, supply chains will be disrupted, and consumers will need convincing that the new foods are just as tasty as the originals, the report stated.


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The first project I did for Great Works was this spot for the Spanish bathroom and spa manufacturer ROCA. They wanted motion graphics for their new integrated
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Shot on 88 mm film by director Kenny Koller, the video features appearances from Roth and collaborator ZZ Ward as well as plenty of nature shots.
Asher Roth has debuted the music video for his track "Parties at the Disco". Hitting the web on Friday, July 25, the visuals was shot entirely on 8 mm film by director by Kenny Koller in some places like Santa Monica Beach and Pier, Joshua Tree, Death Valley and Sequoia National Parks. Both Roth and his collaborator ZZ Ward appear in the clip, which also features plenty of nature shots.
"Parties at the Disco" is a cut off Roth's newest album "RetroHash". In the nostalgic track, Roth and Ward celebrate the simpler times in life. "Got a chill, sit down, remember how to be a child/ Wide eyes with a smile," Roth raps. "Styles of nostalgic/ Lisp and a cowlick/ Jumped to the moon/ With a spoon and a spatula/ Trapped in the past/ Thinking how do we get back to it/ Got that funny, funny feeling at last."
" 'Parties at the Disco' is the start of a journey. A nostalgic dreamscape that creates a wistful web strung from emptiness and desire," Roth said.
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All her planters are crazy, spooky, but kind of endearing. All made by hand.
This is an amazing original work from an artist on Etsy. It adds an eccentric burst of color to the decor in my house. The head can also serve double duty as a candleholder or a pot holder (its hollow). Best etsy find ever!
Adorable petite vase shaped like a bunny. How can you go wrong?
Bright and lively, I really like these cylinders. They could definately add some light to a dull room.Tags: cars, chairs, bowls, home decor, glassware, tile, colorful, decorative, houseAdded 9 Years Ago from Etsy
Anne Webb is one of my favorite potters. She specializes in raku and her art nouveau-inspired designs are colorful and elegant, like this vessel.Tags: ceramic, handmade, vases, pottery, hand-crafted, vessel, peacock, Etsy, art nouveauAdded 9 Years Ago from Etsy


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Yeah, it probably is. It makes sense as well. He is playing off the ball more and that gives him more opportunities to crash the offensive glass.
Tonight, all flags must burn, in place of steeples.
Autonomy must return into the hands of the people.
True story: Danny Granger has played better tonight than Paul George.
Nice hook, Danny
Tonight, all flags must burn, in place of steeples.
Autonomy must return into the hands of the people.
I've wondered that as well.
He could have gotten an and-1 on that layup, as well... Vince was all over him.
This space for rent.
According to basketball reference he is getting 3.8% this season, and for his career he gets 4.2%. So it is actually below average for him, but I do agree it does seem like he is getting more.
Another guy struggling: CJ Watson.
Danny Granger has more points than Monta Ellis. just sayin'
Pauls shot 10 times, Granger has shot 9 times...
I feel like that was meant for a departed friend of ours...
Anybody can win this game, but nobody wants to.
This has been awful.
There is no NBA player named Monte Ellis.
I'm sorry but I'm not going to feel bad for Ian if Bynum takes his spot.
Ian/Scola sucks. That is all.
It has been a very bland game.
Have we made a run in this game so far? I think not.
I'm not going to defend Ian tonight. Sorry Ian, you've been that awful.
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Anh Joseph Cao and the Vietnamese Government
One of my personal heroes is Congressman Anh "Joseph" Cao (R.LA). I have no doubt that he is more liberal politically than I am, but he is a man of the highest principles. Pro-life to his core, he voted for ObamaCare only after the Stupak amendment passed. He voted for ObamaCare, even though he knew such a vote was anathema to almost all Republicans, including the one writing this post, because he thought it was the right thing to do. When Stupak caved, Cao refused to vote for ObamaCare because of the abortion issue, even though he knew that the vote against ObamaCare was anathema to most of the voters of his liberal district, because he thought it was the right thing to do.
Recently, the Communist government of Vietnam wrote to the Congressman hoping that as the sole Vietnamese-American Congressman he could help clear up some "misunderstandings" between the Vietnamese government and Vietnamese-Americans. Congressman Cao's response is memorable and may be read here. So his meaning could not be mistaken, Congressman Cao also wrote his response in Vietnamese here.
Congressman Cao won his seat in Congress by defeating the incredibly corrupt incumbent William "Cold Cash" Jefferson. Cao's district, Louisiana 2, is rated Democrat +28 by Charlie Cook, one of the best political prognosticators extant. Cao's re-election bid is almost certainly doomed to failure. However, I expect to contribute to his campaign, and I will be asking Saint Jude to intercede with God for a political miracle for him. Politicians are always with us, like fleas on a dog, but a statesman like Cao is a rarity.
10 Responses to Anh Joseph Cao and the Vietnamese Government
If I could, I would contribute to his campaign as well.
What an outstanding human being and American!
I will certainly be praying for him and his re-election campaign.
What a great letter!
He voted for Obamacare knowing the Stupak amendment was a sham that was going to get scrubbed out in committe, which it eventually was.
I am willing to give Cao a pass on the original vote in favor the healthcare bill.
First, as profoundly disappointed as I am with Congressman Stupak's cave-in and subsequent votes, I am unsure any of us can say that a vote for the original House version of the healthcare bill was a participation in a knowing sham … even Bart Stupak. I certainly believed Stupak all the way up until the end.
Next, Cao's lone 'aye' was not dispositive, in that Speaker Pelosi by all accounts had several more Democrats ready to vote yes. Cao is basically holding a "safe" Democratic seat, vacated by Congressman Cold Cash Jefferson. So I am willing to 'pass' Cao on that ground as well.
Finally, I recall that the Roman Catholic Church and other pro-life religious and secular entities, during the amendment phase, expressly took the position to treat the Stupak langugage as legitimate and not to vote against it during the amendment phases (i.e., not to join with pro-abortion reps) in a political ploy to defeat Stupak's amendment and force Stupak et al to vote against the final version. As we can surmise now, that might have been disastrous.
If the Church was correct that pro-lifers can not play games like that, then I find it hard to fault Cao on these grounds either.
You might as well blame the entire House GOP Caucus, then. Obamacare would never have made it out of the House without the Stupak language, and the only reason the Stupak language was included was because every Republican in the House voted for it. If the Stupak amendment was a sham, then blame John Boehner and every other Republican.
Blame the Bishops, who pushed for the Stupak language. Hell, blame me, and Don, and several other folks, since we pushed for it, too. If it was such an obvious "sham" that everyone "knew" it was going to get scrubbed out in committee, then all of us who pushed for the Stupak language are guilty.
It's a little unfair to single out Cao in that regard.
It isn't, however, unfair to blame Cao for voting for a bill that–even with the Stupak Amendment–provided massive funding for Planned Parenthood and for contraception.
If the GOP had a chance to kill Obamacare in the House and didn't, then shame on them too. As far as the Bishops are concerned, we all know they are a bunch of big government leftists who routinely distort Church teeaching to tickle their iedological fancy. How many bishops even raised the question of whether or not the massive government control of healthcare violates the principle of subsidiarity, which is a bedrock of Catholic social teaching?
Ultimately the passage of the Stupak Amendment made no difference to the final passage of ObamaCare as the Democrats were able to arm twist enough votes without the Stupak amendment (with the help of Stupak). Unlike Stupak, however, Cao is a real opponent of abortion, and when ObamaCare finally passed it passed without his vote, in spite of the very high political cost he will probably pay as a result.
The Republicans were wise in their strategy: by voting for Stupak they indicated that they put the fight against abortion first, even above the fight against ObamaCare, while most "pro-life" Democrats revealed that they really are not foes of abortion in any meaningful sense. The Republican party fortified its pro-life strength, while the Democrats did their best to repel pro-life voters.
If the GOP had voted against Stupak en bloc, then Bart would have had a free-pass to (a) demagogue the GOP on a core issue; (b) rely on Democratic Party assurances that the Hyde amendment covered/covers the entire bill anyway; and (c) accept an Executive Order solution back then. He always wanted the healthcare bill. And the pro-life movement would have sustained severe political damage.
In any event, Cao voted the right way in the end. It was Stupak who caved (or was bought).
I really like this guy. He's focused on the clean up of the oil on the coast while Senator Landrieu is only focused on getting operations going again, not to mention, he's co-sponsoring legislation to repeal Don't Ask, Don't Tell. This may make him popular to conservatives and may cause them to label him a RINO because of so-called political orthodoxy, but I really like Rep. Joseph Cao.


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Et tu, Sprint?
Google Nexus One Review | Specifications (T-Mobile)
source: Sprint
22 Comments
1. j0nytn (Posts: 9; Member since: 16 Feb 2010)
"now about about a" and the title "Et tu, Sprint" did you by chance mean "Y tu," come on phonearena tsk tsk you must have no shame
3. david_the_gom (Posts: 114; Member since: 20 Dec 2008)
"et tu, brute?" does that ring a bell to you? Caesar? William Shakespeare? . . btw, i agree with you on "now about about a" part...
4. PhoneArena Team (Posts: 258; Member since: 27 Jun 2006)
5. matte (Posts: 1; Member since: 17 Mar 2010)
et tu is french y tu is spanish
7. phone333 (Posts: 331; Member since: 04 Feb 2009)
" et toi " woud be the right way to say in french.
8. david_the_gom (Posts: 114; Member since: 20 Dec 2008)
"et tu" used in this case is Latin that was used on "Caesar" by William Shakespeare...
11. scottmbolt (unregistered)
Spanish sucks.
21. remixfa (Posts: 14605; Member since: 19 Dec 2008)
its kind of scary that people dont just get the shakespear references off the cuff anymore. what are kids studying?? TuPac? lol Et tu.... is latin. Et tu brute (and you, brutus?). that said, the original phrase was one of suprise and betrayal, so im not sure its used in the correct context here anyways.. LOL.
2. bgrdfan2 (Posts: 9; Member since: 04 Mar 2010)
Soooo... Now that every carrier will have this phone, let's see who's going to sell more devices... I know it's kinda one sided with VZW having the most customers, but let's see if the smaller carriers can gain some ground on the big boys... Why would At&t keep adding phones to thier network if it's already clogged up with iphones and ipads without expanding it. Alot of people are going to pissed off when they buy the N1 and it's not all peaches n cream with the data being slow or not even connecting. I just don't get it and maybe someone can educate me on why they are doing this. Don't get me wrong, i'm all about business and companies trying to make money but this just seems foolish. Is the N1 really that great of a phone that every carrier needs to have it??? I have the Eris with the 2.1 but i'm going to add a line to my account if that phone is that sick...
16. htc_prep (Posts: 303; Member since: 09 Oct 2009)
With the n1 being on all networks I doubt that someone would go to ATT especially for the n1. The people using the phone on this network more then likely are those already on ATT and used to the data speeds...
18. clevername (Posts: 1436; Member since: 11 Jul 2008)
To answer you questions the n1 coming to every carrier is the culmination of googles goal. To reinvent the way u buy ur phone. Not by choosing carrier then selecting your handset but by choosing your phone then the carrier that suits you best. And as far as at&ts network goes, they are expanding. Vastly. Thousands of new towers are going up with a majority already up. I've noticed a significant improvement myself. AT&T isn't just getting stale. They know their network sucked and even thigh it is far from fixed they are doin better. I just wished they'd hurry the hell up.
19. jd829 (Posts: 155; Member since: 24 Feb 2010)
at&t has already commited $19 billion this year into improving the network, so bring on the smart phones!
22. remixfa (Posts: 14605; Member since: 19 Dec 2008)
clever is dead on. its about being able to have any device on any network. Its a great start i think. If apple had an iphone on every network, do you really think given the choice everyone would still be on ATT? Whats gonna be really interesting is if the pricing is gonna be homoginized through all of the carriers or if the carriers get control of the pricing and if it will be a big enough diff for people to choose one carrier over another.
6. DonLouie (Posts: 594; Member since: 22 Dec 2008)
Where's herbie, pj and their cohorts? There's talk of the Supersonic making it's debut in a week or so, making that Droid look ok and then the wait on 2.1 for the rest of the lineup. Don't forget 4G, let alone devices and phones is still a wait.
17. herbiederb (Posts: 275; Member since: 28 Jan 2010)
Haha.. glad to know Im missed. Been busy. If they release Supersonic next week and NYC has WiMax.. Im IN! I will be playing the HD2 for sure next week. Cant wait!!
9. AvtoExport (Posts: 15; Member since: 02 Jul 2009)
It wil be nice, but Where is this information from: "Now how about a CDMA/GSM global roaming version?"
10. DonLouie (Posts: 594; Member since: 22 Dec 2008)
I forgot about the C40, i1, Hero 2, an Android lg, Series 7 and a crappy RIM Storm slider
12. CODYPHOBIA (Posts: 58; Member since: 21 Jun 2008)
I think thats the first time ive seen phone arena comment on their own post.
15. jbroots3 (Posts: 104; Member since: 29 Jan 2010)
we can all phone arena for being offensive haha
13. Kblakeshot (Posts: 10; Member since: 05 Jan 2010)
So now the Nexus One is already on T-Mobile & AT&T, and is confirmed for Verizon in the next month and now Sprint. iPhone is still AT&T only and is going to become a has been soon. Does Steve Jobs want people that do not have AT&T to not buy the Nexus One in hopes of the iPhone coming to their network? I think not. Nexus One is about to take over.


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Conselho Nacional de Juventude - projecto "Aprender aprevenir"
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Project leader: Emmanuel dos Santos and Dito Max
Lead organisation: Conseil Régional de la Jeunesse du Bolama (CRJ-B)
Other organisations: Association pour le Développement Régional (ADER/LEGA);
Timeframe: February - August 2009
Inform and educate adolescents and young people on HIV/AIDS and STI's issues
The goal is to contribute positively and significantly to the reduction of HIV/AIDS in the region of Bolama-Bijagós.
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Pawn Shop Circuit: Two Models of 1905
At one time not long ago, I would have passed on a Model 10 that was over two hundred bucks, but times have changed. You just don't see them what I used pay any more. I suppose that goes for a lot of things. Earlier in the week I looked over a blued Model 37 with a three inch barrel, but the $425 price tag switched me off cold. I'm willing to recognize the prices have gone up a bit, but I'm not willing to pay 2015 prices yet.
I took the modern day Model of 1905 home and cleaned it up, and then found some period appropriate magna grips in my spares box. It's my first heavy barrel Model 10. I've just always preferred the taper barreled M&P, but I have to admit the heavy barrel handles nicely. When compared with my eighty-eight dollar Model of 1905 (no change) that I picked up at the last gun show, the Model 10-8 looks like a jewel.
The Model of 1905 was the first five screw Smith & Wesson revolver. It was manufactured for one year before the first change occurred. There is something about those old brown revolvers that I enjoy. They are invariably inexpensive, they are about as tactical as a pair of Hush Puppies, and the patina reeks of a past unknown. Yeah, I appreciate the old beater guns nobody else wants too.
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Me, my husband and I is a domestic discipline blog. A loving marriage in the UK where the strong husband leads his wife through domestic discipline. Spanked Wife UK, is a young, artistic, challenging woman and her husband sometimes puts her over his knee to restore the balance in their marriage. In the UK Domestic Discipline, TTWD or Taken in Hand is often unusual, but we love it. Come and say hi.
Tuesday, 15 May 2012
Our Spanking Ritual
She was asking what we do in our spanking process. I said to her that I would blog what we do so here it is.
Everything in life has it's ritual. How you pour the milk on your cornflakes, how you place the toilet roll in the holder (mine has to face outwards).
And DD is no different. In fact, if anything, I would say that DD has more ritual to it.
Our's is a carefully whittled procedure now, with my husband holding the chisel of course!
It starts like this, lets give an example of me being rude to him.
HOH, looking stern and down at me from his enormous height. 'I have told you already today, you WILL NOT speak to me like that.'
Me, sheepishly, hoping that I can still maintain some control of the situration and prevent a spanking, 'OK, I'm sorry'.
'Come and sit with me on the end of the bed' he says. Gesticulating to the place where all punishments begin.
At this point I feel like I am walking towards the hang man's noose.
I scoot across the covers, reluctantly and sit on the end of the bed, always on his right and face him legs crossed, awaiting the lecture.
I begin by looking down, ashamed and scared, dreading the spanking that will surely follow.
'Look at me please' he says, stern but calm and always undoubtedly in control.
I look at him in the eyes, probably with those puppy dog eyes that say, 'please don't spank me'!
But they never work!
Then the lecture starts.
'Do you know why I am going to spank you?' he says.
'Yes, because I was rude to you', I say, really hoping it won't be a bad one.
Then he asks me questions, generally where I will incriminate myself further, by telling him silly things like 'I like being rude to you' or 'well I don't care, you deserved me speaking to you like that'. I'm not sure why these things pop out of my mouth at the worst possible moments!
Then the spanking part begins.
'Stand up please' he says, with no emotion in his voice whatsoever.
So I do as I am told, ever the submissive wife (that so isn't true - but I do try!)
I stand there, sometimes with my hands covering my eyes, to prevent me from really acknowledging the embarrassment that I am feeling.
He then lifts up my dress and pulls down my underwear/tights, or whatever I am wearing.
'Bend over my lap' he says, again with no emotion. In control, in charge, strong but trusting tone to his voice.
I then bend over his lap, knickers around ankles, to put my head on the bed and instantly grab a pillow. I do this for a few reasons. One, I like to know that I can muffle my screams in something! Two, it is rather comforting, and three, it is always nice to have something to bite down on in the case of a severe spanking!
Then it begins! I can usually tell by the severity and length of the warm up how bad the spanking is going to be.
He usually starts by warming me up pretty gently. This allows me to get into the right head space, but also for the tissue in my backside to prepare itself for the onslaught that is about to hit it!
He gets into a warm-up rhythm where he spanks and rubs, before his hand has left my buttocks.
Then after 40 or so, he stops and rubs my backside, rather hard, like he is trying to kneed bread dough!
Then the actual spanking begins, and always with the hand. Years ago he read up on how to effectively spank with his hand, so as to leave him relatively unharmed, but leaving me sore. The way I understand it from my end (litereally) is that he touches me for a relatively little amount of time, almost like a circle swinging motion. His hand is rigid, swatting all over the area, very effectively, building up intensity as he goes. His method is so effective that it often feels like he is using the paddle.
Then after 20-40 (this is my approximation, I really don't know how many he does, I have tried counting but am a little distracted!), he stops again and rubs again.
I hate it when he rubs it again, it generally means that there is worse to come with his hand.
Then he repeats the hand spanking, this time harder still.
Then depending on what I have done he will reach for an implement.
He says, 'Now lie over the bed please'. I slither off his lap, not removing my face from the pillow, and lie so that my body is flat on the bed, but my rear end hang of the end of the bed and my legs are on the floor.
At this point I am always nervous. I hear the creak of the wardrobe door, the fumbling around inside the wardrobe to pick his implement of choice, and then I hear him close the door.
Either that, or I hear him undoing his trousers and the jingle jangle of his belt as he pulls it through his jeans.
Then the final part begins. If it's the cane or the switch, he gives me 15-25 depending on the offense. If it's the paddle, it can be anywhere up to 35/40 and if it's the belt, he tends not to give me a number.
After the last one, I lie panting in the bed, face still in the pillow. He lies next to me for a moment, strokes my hair and says gently 'it's over now sweetheart'. The disciplinarian voice has gone, and the caring, gentle, sweet and loving voice is back.
'Get onto my lap darling' he says, still gently.
My instinct is to lie there and feel sorry for myself at this point and not cuddle him as he asks, but I want to obey, and I know that it will make me feel better. So I gather myself up and sit on his lap legs up to my chest and cuddling into his. He envelopes me in his huge and loving arms and kisses me on the top of the head.
'Lie down with me' he says.
And then I get into bed and he too, and we lie together, sometimes for half an hour. Often I apologise at this point, and he always replies with, 'I know darling, it's OK, it's over now'.
Sometimes we make love at this point, but sometimes not, it all depends on the moment and the situation.
Then after the cuddling we get on with our day with the balance restored.
Have a lovely day everyone.
5 comments:
Sounds somewhat familiar C.ReplyDelete
Yes, familiar and comforting.ReplyDelete
Yes indeed.ReplyDelete
Ouch. I didn't like reading that! It does sound somewhat familiar, although I am hardly ever spanked anywhere other than otk or otl.ReplyDelete
And my husband doesn't believe in warmups. I guess its more that he thinks he does it, but he doesn't..Replies
Hi Stormy, neither does my husband now! - this was written some time ago.Delete