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Federal lawmakers floated a new, slightly less restrictive bill concerning government meetings, while the U.S. General Services Administration considers reducing travel per diems for its employees.
The bill, H.R. 4631: Government Spending Accountability Act of 2012, was passed by the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, but has yet to make it to the floor of the House of Representatives or Senate for a vote. It is the latest piece of legislation in response to the GSA's overspending and mismanagement of its Western Regions Conference in Las Vegas in 2010.
The proposal, introduced by Rep. Joe Walsh, R-Ill., does not impose the same harsh restrictions as earlier amendments attached to separate bills in the House and Senate that capped the number of government agency employees that can attend an international conference, the total meeting spend at $500,000, as well as travel budgets at 80 percent of 2010 levels. It also limited the number of outside meetings a government employee could attend. The new bill had no limits on attending outside meetings; however, it says travel budgets must be reduced to 70 percent of 2010 levels.
It's a slight improvement in that it doesn't place restrictions on attending outside conferences, but it is still unacceptable, says Erik Hansen, director of domestic policy at the U.S. Travel Association, Washington, D.C. The bill includes significant budget cuts and doesn't provide any exemptions for mission-critical travel, he adds. "Taking a scalpel approach is much more prudent than taking a sledgehammer approach to federal travel budgets," says Hansen. In addition, the proposal doesn't allow for a waiver of the $500,000 limitation on conference spending. He doesn't think the bill will get through the Senate, even if it does gain approval in the House. There hasn't been any movement on either of the earlier amendments. Any action is still a long way away, says Hansen, if anything happens at all.
"It largely continues to be a political issue," says Hansen. "The provisions of the Walsh bill and the provisions of the Data Act and postal reform bill are all duplicative of what the Obama administration has already done."
In May, the White House issued guidance for federal agencies to follow when producing meetings. Like the bills, it calls for travel budgets to be slashed 30 percent from 2010 levels and says meeting costs have to be under $500,000. Unlike the bills, agencies can apply for a waiver to produce a meeting costing more than $500,000 and can get exemptions for mission-critical travel. Also, there is no timeline for the guidance.
"I think the Obama administration took a much more measured approach," says Hansen. "The real key will be how federal agencies decide to implement the policy." For example, mission-critical travel can be set aside from the budget cuts. "That allows federal agencies to take a hard look at their travel budgets to figure out where they need to cut and where they need to maintain travel," adds Hansen. That's an important distinction, he says. "The Obama administration's actions probably won't be as Draconian as some of the proposals in Congress."
On a different front, the U.S. Travel Association and the American Hotel and Lodging Association expressed concerned over the possibility that the GSA might reduce travel per diems by up to 30 percent. "This could have significant and long-lasting economic impacts on government and private sector business travel, and harm the nation's tentative economic recovery," states Roger Dow, president and CEO of U.S. Travel. Representatives from U.S. Travel and AHLA are scheduled to meet with GSA officials to learn more about the likelihood of this proposal and express their reservations.


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It was a special community service project, honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
The Kealing Middle School Parent-teacher Association organized the clean up for students as part of the MLK day of service, a national initiative honoring the civil rights leader's legacy.
"Dr. Martin Luther King was really about how do you give to others, how do you sacrifice because there are always people who are in need, sometimes in more need then you are," said Kazique Prince.
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ANNAPOLIS, MD (November 2, 2012) - Governor Martin O'Malley today announced the appointment of Stacy A. Mayer as chief legislative officer. Mayer has served as deputy legislative officer since December 2008. She will fill the role left by Joseph C. Bryce who will join the government relations firm of Manis, Canning and Associates.
"I'd like to thank Stacy for stepping up to serve. With years of experience and expertise, we have great confidence in her ability to lead our legislative efforts, and continue to protect progress for the people of Maryland," said Governor O'Malley. "I'd also like to thank Joe for his tireless and outstanding service to the people of our State. Throughout nearly two decades of public service to the citizens of Maryland, some of the most difficult fiscal challenges and many important legislative debates, Joe's leadership, his command of the law and the facts, and his fierce commitment to the common good, earned him the respect of legislators on both sides of the aisle. Under his leadership, Maryland has made forward progress on a number of issues that improve the quality of life for our citizens. Joe has been a tremendous asset to our Administration and will no doubt be well-respected in his future endeavors."
"Joe Bryce is one of the most talented and effective people I have ever worked with in the General Assembly," said Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller, Jr. "He is a person of great intelligence and integrity and I have been honored and proud to work with him and call him a friend. Our State has benefited tremendously through Joe's service and I know he will find great success in whatever he chooses to do next."
"Joe Bryce is one of the most effective advocates in Annapolis. His depth of knowledge on the issues, understanding of political implications of policies, and relationships with lawmakers is second to none," said Speaker Michael E. Busch. "After working closely with Joe for over 18 years, I know he will be missed by members of the House and I thank him for his dedicated public service to the citizens of the State. Stacy will carry on this tradition of strong advocacy on behalf of the Governor."
As deputy legislative officer, Mayer was responsible for the Governor's legislative agenda in the areas of public safety, health care, business and economic development and elections. Most notably, she led the Administration's efforts to pass InvestMaryland and successfully steered legislation taking firearms out of the hands of domestic abusers; strengthening Maryland's sex offender laws; and increasing penalties for serious gun offenders. Prior to joining the O'Malley-Brown Administration, Mayer served as an assistant state's attorney with the Howard County State's Attorney's Office for nearly 10 years. While there, she initiated a Firearms Unit and supervised the handling of all firearms offenses. She prosecuted felony criminal matters from indictment to post-conviction proceedings, including murder, arson, auto manslaughter robbery, burglary, and narcotics and sexual offenses.
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Reed trailed for much of the clash, but with Carson driving for what could have been a nail-in-the-coffin score, the Raiders responded with a 95-yard interception return for a touchdown. A few defensive stops followed, a punt return and finally a go-ahead score. Reed had momentum on its side and a 30-26 lead with just over two minutes remaining in the game. The perennially tough Raiders had seemingly overcome plenty of adversity to steal a comeback win.
But then things turned from euphoric to disappointing in a hurry. Carson drove the length of the field and won the game when a controversial call by the officiating crew sealed a CHS comeback win. Carson receiver Matt Nolan was awarded a catch in the end zone on the final play of the game for a winning score. Reed safety Austin Warner dislodged the pigskin with a powerful hit but officials called it a catch and Carson had the upset victory.
Video of the controversial play is inconclusive, but you can bet it was an emotional bus ride home for Reed.
Raiders coach Ernie Howren took the high road when asked if he thought it was a Carson touchdown.
"I could see it going either way," the veteran RHS coach said. "That was just such an emotional swing for us ... It was tough, but we watched film and we're ready to move on."
Immediately after the late-game drama concluded, Howren said one play did not lose his club the contest. He stressed his squad missed many opportunities to make big plays that could have changed the outcome of the game. He said the missed opportunities killed his club more than anything else. He reiterated that after watching film of the defeat.
"We had opportunities to convert on big plays and we didn't. Honestly, that's probably the game right there," Howren said. "You have to take advantage. And when you don't, it makes for a long night.
"We went back and watched film and it showed exactly what we thought. We didn't play well and it started in the trenches. Physically, we got beat up a little bit. We have to play better than that up front."
Considering the team's poor performance, Reed coaches won't see a silver lining. Still, the game was not a league affair so the loss won't have any bearing on the Raiders' potential postseason positioning. Additionally, there's plenty of reason for Reed put the loss in its rear-view mirror and speed away. Next up on the Raiders' schedule is its High Desert League opener, at traditionally tough McQueen.
The upcoming affair will not only feature a Reed team trying to bounce back, but McQueen was upset by Reno last weekend and it too will also be looking to rebound.
"McQueen is one of the best teams in the area. It is well-coached," Howren said. "We know we'll have to bring our 'A' game. Couple that with it's a league game and it's huge. You really have two teams with the same game plan. We both have to get back on track."
•At Spanish Springs, the Cougars were probably flying as high emotionally Friday night as the Raiders were feeling low. That's because the Cougars buried a well-respected Douglas opponent, 59-28.
The SSHS gridders blew out to a 38-14 halftime lead and led by as much as 38 in the fourth quarter before Douglas tacked on a score in the waning minutes.
"We played really well in all three phases of the game," Spanish Springs coach Scott Hare said. "We played definitely our best and cleanest game yet."
The Cougars coach said a key area of emphasis in recent team workouts has been improvement through individual drills rather than team drills. He believes that recent focus is paying dividends.
"I think the individual stuff is helping our team stuff," Hare said. "I've seen it. We are a lot cleaner. A lot of times we've been blocking the right guy, but not the right way. When we block the right way, our pocket is cleaner. Guys have to understand that. When (QB) Hunter (Fralick) is comfortable, probably, you're going to be pretty successful."
Hare is most pleased that the time his coaching staff is taking in practice throughout the week is showing up on the football field on Friday nights.
"As a coach, you work on a lot of things," he said. "If you're at least seeing what you've worked on Tuesday and Wednesday, in your games, then you can say the kids are growing, listening and developing. That's what's fun about coaching."
The win over Douglas capped the Cougars' non-league preseason schedule. Spanish Springs is riding a wave of confidence after its weekend demolition of the Tigers and considering its 4-1 start, there is reason to be brimming. Still, Hare is trying to keep his club grounded, using lessons from the past to do so.
"The win over Douglas is as quality a win as we've had since 2009, at least in terms of beating a team everybody respects," Hare said. "But we're 0-0 in league as we start conference play this week. I think the kids feel good but I've told them 'we've been 5-0 twice and still have not won a playoff game.' Being 4-1 is nice. It shows we're working. But we've been here and done this. We have to carry it forward. There has to be more to show for it. Nobody is going to look back in five weeks and talk about that win over Douglas, if we don't stay the course."
•With five weeks down, northern Nevada's prep football regular season is only at its midway point. Still, it probably already feels like a long season at Sparks, where the Railroaders fell to 0-5 on their fall campaign, following a 56-0 loss at Truckee Saturday. To make matters worse, none of those five games have been competitive, all have ended with one-sided margins.
The task of a rebuilding Sparks squad doesn't get any easier when it goes up against the likes of Truckee, a three-time defending 3A state champion, which has won 40 straight games, the fifth-longest streak in the nation.
"They're the best team we've seen," Sparks coach Rob Kittrell said. "It's the same Truckee with what they do. They're just so dang fundamentally sound. Defensively, it's tough to move the ball against them.
"A bright spot is I thought we did move the ball a little bit against them, but then we'd cost ourselves on a drive with some mental mistakes."
Sparks senior quarterback Geo Vasquez had a solid day targeting receivers. He completed 17-of-32 passes, mostly on short routes. He was picked off twice though. Kittrell said one of those came when a pass hit a Railroaders receiver directly in the hands. The receiver than deflected the pass up into the air where it found the intercepting hands of a Truckee defensive back.
It can be hard to find positives in the short end of a 56-0 loss, but Kittrell said there were a few. The play of his special teams was one.
"We did not give up a special teams touchdown and that's a first time in forever. Truckee usually blocks a punt, returns a kick or something. So that was good; and again at times our offense did good things. Geo looked the most comfortable against them as he's looked in the last three years," Kittrell said.
Kittrell added that after a disastrous first half, his defense was still flying around with high intensity in the third quarter and that overall his offense had an improved effort in cutting down on negative rushing plays.
"The defense in the first half, it was just bad. There was no improvement there, but, all around, outside of that, I think there were some improvements. When you're playing the three-time defending state champion, those improvements may not show up on the scoreboard," Kittrell said.


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Sharlyn Denise "Sherry" Keele Bradfield, 53, LaHarpe, died Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013.
Sherry was born Nov. 17, 1959, in Portsmouth, Va., the daughter of Richard E. and Sandra C. (Thompson) Keele. She grew up in Colony and graduated from Crest High School.
She had made her home in the Iola area most of her adult life and was working at Jump Start in Iola.
On March 10, 2011, Sherry married Charles L. Bradfield.
Survivors are her husband, Charles Bradfield, LaHarpe; a sister, Diana Keele, LaHarpe; three nephews Ryan Ellis, Luther and Joshua Lohff; four great-nieces and great-nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents and an infant brother, Dennis.
Cremation has taken place.
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Raymond E. Clark, 73, Humboldt, passed away Saturday, April 12, 2014, at his daughter's home in Humboldt. Raymond was born in Pittsburg on April 21, 1940, the son of Alva E. and Gladys (Stierwalt) Clark. He grew up and attended schools in Chanute. He was united... [More]
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I've seen Disney's Peter Pan in the movies (late 50s re-release), on video, laserdisc and its first DVD incarnation. Technically, Disney has topped itself by restoring the feature to a clarity and richness of colors I've never seen before. They've also made this release two discs but kept it at a suggested price of about $20. The story mixes adventure, suspense, action, and a great deal of humor, some of it very subtle. When we first see Peter Pan on Wendy's roof, his face is in darkness. When Tinkerbell's light reveals the bottom half of his face, the top half, still shadowed, looks like the mask of a rascally burgler. Later, when Wendy sings "Your Mother and Mine," the camera captures the rapt faces of the boys as they listen. The teddy bear's head is tilted to one side as if it too is captivated by the music. Even the pirates are starting to sob as they evesdrop, andCaptain Hook's stooge, Smeed, is bawling as he lifts his shirt to reveal a "Mother" tatoo. It's this great mixture of comic timing and charm that make the movie work. Another reviewer said the movie is sexist because Tinkerbell and the mermaids try to hurt Wendy. But it's jealousy caused by Wendy's attention to Peter Pan. Wendy is never in actual danger. Actually, she's assertive. She makes the first move to kiss Peter, then walks away in a huff, refusing to gather firewood as ordered by an Indian "Squaw" when Tiger Lilly gives Peter a smooch that makes him as red as the "Red Man." (Trivia note: The voice of the bullying Indian woman is that of June Foray, better known for her vocal contributions on "Rocky and Bullwinkle."). The charge of racism can't be avoided in the case of the Indian characterizations. (Indians don't even appear in the Peter Pan sequel, "Return to Neverland," made in our PC age.) The movie uses stereotypes, but in context, it was made at a time when our country was more ignorant or innocent. However, the Indians aren't evil like Captain Hook and his men. Hook, one of the great Disney villains, is alternately arrogant and cowardly, wily and gullible, and desperately afraid of the voracious crocodile, who swallows Hook a number of times in the film but can't keep a bad pirate down. Hook isn't above trying to stab Peter Pan in the back (more than once). Hook won't spare children, or his own men, casually firing a shot over his shoulder to silence an accordian playing tar. And notice how the loyal, ever-suffering Smeed loads up his belongings and a bag of gold to sneak away by rowboat when Peter Pan and the kids are clearly winning the day. In the end, Peter Pan isn't about Pirates, Indians or Mermaids. It's about the magic of childhood and believing in fairies, kids flying, staying young and having fun with your friends. Even Wendy's dour father warms at the sight of the flying ship and hugs his wife and daughter as he says, "I remember seeing a ship like that. A long time ago, when I was a boy." (Question: Since pixie dust lets you fly when you think happy thoughts, why was the pirate ship able to fly? It's inanimate! (Oh well, I never questioned why Mickey Mouse could talk.) After you've seen the movie, go to disc 2 for a fascinating special about the making and evolution of Peter Pan. The project took years to develop and sketches show how the depictions of characters changed. There's also a segment with Walt Disney himself, the man who brought his boyish sense of wonder to millions of youngsters. Peter Pan was, and remains, a Disney classic.
The new Platinum Edition Peter Pan DVD looks and sounds considerably different from the older versions. The animation has been enhanced, resulting in richer color and a clearer picture. The movie looks great, but it does lose some of the charm of the classic Disney animation.
I have never been a fan of DVD games and activities. The remote is an awkward tool to use for game playing, and I really don't want my kids playing with it anyway. The Sudoku Challenge with Mr. Smee is actually a pretty good game that engages kids' brains, though. The other games are typical DVD games that are not that exciting. I was impressed, however, with the read-a-long stories, including the subtitled version of the movie (also called a read-a-long on the DVD). The subtitles are really easy to read and attractive to look at, with the speaking character's picture next to the words. As subtitles help children learn to read, this feature is great for kids ages 3-7.
The "Backstage Disney" features in this movie really make this version special. The story of Tinker Bell is truly magical, and my kids even got to see what an old silent film looks like. Watching deleted scenes, performances of lost songs, and older versions of this classic movie is like going back in time, and I think that anyone who follows or is interested in Disney history or the animation process will appreciate the bonus features available on the Peter Pan Platinum Edition DVD.
Let your dreams take flight with Walt Disney's original classic. PETER PAN soars to new heights in the magical 2-disc Platinum Edition DVD with an all-new digital restoration. Fantastic adventures await Wendy and her brothers when Peter Pan, the hero of their stories, whisks them away to the magical world of Never Land. After following Peter and his feisty sidekick Tinker Bell past "the second star to the right and straight on till morning," they explore the island and Peter's secret hideout with the rambunctious Lost Boys and leap into high-flying battles with swashbuckling pirates and the infamous Captain Hook! Bursting with fantasy, adventure, and pixie dust, this 2-disc Platinum Edition includes three all-new games in Camp Never Land, deleted scenes, a new discovery -- in which Walt Disney reveals why he made PETER PAN -- and much more.
Yes, it took enough time for Disney to release the 1953 classic to blu ray. With the introduction of a beloved Disney character Tinker Bell it should have been released sooner
A very good film. A memorable villain in Captain Hook. Songs we remember.
Good blu ray transfer.
Now, extras on this. The one I liked & wish was longer was done by Frank Thomas's son speaking to other children of "the Nine Old Men" of animation. I wanted more information, more details & questions answered. But, this extra was very good.
Otherwise, normal extras with this.
Now, here is the one thing I truly HATE with this package. On the blu ray disc IF you use pause during the film INSTEAD OF JUST PAUSING THE FILM THEY PUT IN GAMES FOR KIDS????????????? Apparently Disney thinks ONLY KIDS WILL BE WATCHING THIS 60 YEAR OLD FILM? Terrible. To get back to the film INSTEAD OF SIMPLY PUSHING PLAY OR PAUSE AGAIN YOU HAVE TO HIT MULTIPLE BUTTONS TO GET BACK TO THE FILM! Do NOT do this again in the future with anymore releases.
A classic film, except for that STUPID, TERRIBLE PAUSE MISTAKE, a good package.
the Movie Peter pan is a classic. a good ol story about make believe and your dreams coming true, and never wanting to grow up. Classic film was definetly significantly modified to use new higher tech graphics and animation. the realness of the movie is finally brought to life. if you are in the mood for fantasy, make-believe, and staying a child forever this is definetly the flick for you. Highly recommended for any children of any age, my daughter as well as friends children just love the fantasy playland of NeverNeverLand in Peter Pan. Enjoy!


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4.06/5 rDev -1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
64oz growler from NebCo. Pours a translucent reddish brown color with an inch of frothy white head. Lots of lacing. The aroma is toasty with some piney hops, orange and tropical fruits. The taste is pine hops with some toasted malts up front. Some light citrus and tropical fruits along with some caramel. Almost tastes a bit like toast. Piney and floral hops towards the finish. Fair amount of bitterness but this one has a pretty big malt presence. Medium bodied with a slightly oily finish. Very dry. Overall, this one balances the hoppiness and malt flavors well making it a really good Red. Worth seeking out.
Serving type: growler
02-04-2014 16:00:24 | More by PicoPapa
4.48/5 rDev +9.3%
look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
Poured from a growler into a tulip glass. Nice copper tone with a creamy thick head. Lots of citrus, maybe mango, and pine. I love the color. The first thing that hits me is the hops and then a nice bitterness. Really an excellent take on a classic west coast hoppy red ale.
Serving type: growler
02-01-2014 00:54:09 | More by AJ_Barbieri
4.35/5 rDev +6.1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
Growler poured into snifter.
Deep copper with thick, creamy off white head. Brewed with Galaxy, Nelson, and HBC342, this thing smells amazing, fruit pine and citrus. Tastes delicious -- what I am really loving about this brew is the bitter bite -- bites harder than something like Gandhi Bot but still so drinkable. Another excellent offering from NEBCo.
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01-27-2014 17:20:56 | More by princeofthepoint
4.1/5 rDev 0%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
Hoppy Red Ale with Galaxy, Nelson Sauvin and HBC 342 hops
A: Pours copper with a 3 finger off white-head which dissipates to a thin layer, leaves a nice lacing
S: Smells of sweet fruits: passionfruit, mango, pineapple, orange, and a little floral.
T: Firm bitterness with lots of citrus and tropical fruits with a bit of caramel to back it up.
M: Moderate carbonation and body.
O: Might be my favorite of the Fat-Ten-Ers (although #2 was pretty amazing!)
Very excited for #5, a smoked old ale!
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01-24-2014 00:42:47 | More by Beericjb
4.18/5 rDev +2%
look: 4 | smell: 5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
Fresh from brewery today and from growler.
Pours a nice cloudy amber with a thin layer of dirty head but nice lace clouds along the glass. Smell is unbelievable both in style and overall versus other beers I've had. Floral overwhelming with some citrus sweetness (Nelson/galaxy combo is great here). Taste a bit more smooth with less bite versus a DIPA but definitely the hoppiest and most dry red that I've had. It's intriguing overall
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"The mutant Chronicals". Lot of action but most of the movie is shot in dark catacombs. Why bother having great sets and makeup when you can't see most of it.
Just downloaded and watched "The Hangover". It didn't unseat "The 40 Year Old Virgin" as the movie that made me laughest the longest and hardest, but it was very close. Absolutely hysterical movie.
I have never read "Where the Wild Things Are". When I saw the trailer, I thought it looked like an incredibly dull movie. But good ol' Roger Ebert gave it the good thumb and 3 of 4 stars, so I took the kids to see it.
Rename it "Where the Wildly Boring Things Are". Completely irredeemable. Please everyone do yourselves a favor and stay away in droves.
This flick has scored some of the most variable reviews I've encountered. It seems that folks really, really love it or really, really hate it. Very few in-betweens.
I think I'll take the advice and save my money and time for more sedate and dependable fare. Like 2012. Pete "Disaster Fan" Leo.
I wasn't blown away by the Hangover for some reason.
I thought Paranormal Activites was good. Better than expected.
Inglorius Basterds. Ok, delivered as expected but 30 minutes too long.
Dig - there was a line in Hangover that just about made me pass out laughing. "I think it's time we consider the possibility that our friend Doug is lying face down in a ditch somewhere with a meth-head butt-fucking his corpse." The way he delivered that line just about wiped me out.
I loved Inglorious Basterds, but Brad Pitt's "Bonjourno" alone made the entire thing worthwhile for me.
I just got a really welcome surprise - "The Ugly Truth". Figured it would be a silly chick-flick. Instead I thought it was hilarious throughout. A bit of a Hollywood ending, but funny as hell all the way.
Having been forced to watch a chick-flick over the weekend, maybe by reviewing it I can purge.....
"The Proposal" with Sandra Bullock, no she didn't even get fully naked, strike one, a ridiculous hollywood premise, strike two, ZERO chemsitry between the two leads, that's the ball game..
A true "lightning" review, just what the thread was designed to deliver. Pete "Seldom Sticks to His Own Rules" Leo.
If you don't mind subtitles, I highly recommend a Swedish film just released on DVD called Evil. I thought it was excellent.
Saw Avatar in 3D. Unfortunately it was $12 a seat in 3D and was STILL sold out at 10:00 p.m. for a 2.5 hour movie and I wound up sitting in the front row, which was a bit annoying. That said, the film was solid. Entertaining. Effects were very well done. 3D is cool but you could probably see it in 2D and be fine. With 3D though you really feel immersed into that world. Interesting story concept, though screenplay needed a little work. I think Cameron was trying to combine elements of Star Wars, Dances With Wolves, Apocalypse Now, and A Man Called Horse. My wife loved it and gave it a 9 out of 10. For whatever reason, I didn't like it that much. I thought it was good and entertaining. You won't dislike it - it is entertaining and fun and well done - but I just didn't get over the hump to really liking it lots and lots. Not going to urge anyone to go out and see it but will say that if you do you probably will come away feeling like it was a fun ride.
I thought Avatar was crap, pretty pictures and nothing else. The story and realization of the story reminded me of cheap paperback novels written by hacks forty years ago...which is, I guess, an improvement over most Hollywood scifi, which feels like it was written fifty years ago. Clumsy exposition, a tedious voiceover, button-pushing manipulation. The technical stuff was great, but the rest of it was IMO seriously bad. I can't believe Cameron spent a quarter of a billion and came up with this cartoon.
That's one way of looking at it. I wouldn't vehemently argue with you, although you are kind of harsh. You have to admit though that it was absolutely beautiful. Visually compelling film. Should garner lots of effects awards. But screenplay, well, lets just say I think I could have written a better script myself. But it is clean and you can take the kids to it. I think it might actually be perfect for young adults. I think I would have LOVED this movie in my teen years.
I write the stuff, and I'm tired of Hollywood doing this junk and calling it cutting edge. The pictures were pretty and if I had been 14 when I saw it, I'd think it was cool, but I'm not 14 and all I could think during the movie was all that cash and technical hoo ha in the service of this garbage plot. Sorry, but I'm nowhere near as harsh as some of the film's critics. Essentially what Cameron made was a quarter of a billion dollar screen saver.
Ouch. Maybe you and I should do the new Siskel and Ebert. Anyway, did you like Lord of the Rings? I wasn't goo goo ga ga over those movies either, but folks seemed to love them. So.... I suppose you could either have a luke warm three star rating as I have for Avatar, or you could have a one star as you have, or I suppose you could have a 4 or 5 star rating as my wife had, depending on your perspective. I think mine is more balanced because I saw both the strengths and weaknesses with the film. Could have been done better, but it isn't bad either. Just the way I see it. Like I said, I'm not raving about it or encouraging people to go see it. It is what it is. A visually striking fun ride at the theme park that lasts 2.5 hours for $12 in 3D, or less if you see matinee or 2D.
I will admit to having an unbalanced view, though I tend to think it's accurate.
I thought the first LOTR movie was okay, faithful to the book, but the last two were lame-ish.
Well, we couldn't do worse than Ebert and Roeper.
Saw the French film "Tell No One." Really liked it. Interesting, held my attention, had an intriguing conclusion.
A little late with "Inglorious Bastards".
Teranatino got me again. This movie sucked. 2 hrs of character development and maybe 15 minutes of action. Some scenes, like the basement, took way too long to develop for 1 min of action. Why does he build up characters and then blow them away for no reason. Best character was the german jew hunter (no offense). The movie was supposed to be about the unit in germany , the bastards, led by brad pitt. Only one scene of them in action, the baseball bat scene. The rest, just character development. Give me "Kellys Heros" any day over this. Heck, give me just about any WW2 movie over this. 2 1/2 hrs I would love to have back.
500 Days of Summer was overrated in my opinion. I didn't care for it very much at all. Not funny. Just a weepy woa is me chick flick, IMO. Some good writing I suppose, but not enough to save it for me. Maybe I'm being too harsh. I just didn't care for the characters.
Extract was cute, but nothing special at all.
Sorry, philly, I liked Basterds. Waltz's performance should get him a best actor or supporting actor award.
Hangover is fun. Boys night out film. Just plain fun.
Julie and Julia. So so. Not much to it. Somewhat cute. Well acted. Streep is fantastic as always.
Angels & Demons. So so. Semi-interesting and semi-boring at the same time. Cable it if you have nothing better to do.
Terminator: Salvation. Entertaining and okay, nothing special. Not bad, not great. Cable it.
Funny People. Underrated. Solid film. BUT - this is NOT a comedy. It is a serious film. Go into it with that attitude, and you'll like it. Well done, well written, well acted. Not the typical Sandler film.
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Hangover, a good start, but lost steam quickly, and that whole rescue subplot was just stupid. It really needed a dominant talent to carry it, but it was just supporting players trying to upstage each other.
The Hurt Locker, really exciting and gritty, full of challenging emotional ambiguity.
A Serious Man, strange and meandering, frustrating if you like the Coens to neatly tie up their stories.
Paranormal Activity, forget the Blair Witch backlash, a pretty ingenious, resourceful and creepy little thriller.
Basterds. Anybody else creeped out by a 2.5-hour comedy about a Jewish anti-Nazi murder squad?
I'd even rate "valkyrie" over basterds.
I loved Basterds. Tarantino's best movie other than Pulp Fiction. The tension building he did in that movie over and over again was incredible.
Just found out that they have made a direct to DVD version of "Dolan's Cadillac". Downloading now. When I first read "Stand By Me" I thought it would make a great movie, and it did. When I first read "Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption" I thought it would make a great movie, and it REALLY did. The only other King novella I thought would make a great movie was "Dolan's Cadillac". I can't wait to see this.
Inglorious basterds. Yes, waltz should get the oscar. But take an interesting character like hugo stiglitz, a big build up, then he gets blown away in 2 seconds in a stupid bar fight. There was so much more they could have done with him. I was looking forward to a little more 'dirty dozen" action in this movie. What was the point of the 1/2 hour card game in the bar? I'm not going to change anybodies opinion, we like what we like, but I was extremely disappointed. Reminds me of kill bill. Big 2 movie build up between fight with uma and carradine that lasts all of 15 seconds. I did like the fight between gogo and uma. Something about that schoolgirl outfit.
Watched "Dolan's Cadillac" last night, and was I ever disappointed. I could have made a better version of King's short story with no budget and my high school buddies as the stars. Too much emphasis on Dolan's business (which was only mentioned peripherally in the book), and they "Hollywood"ed the hell out of Robinson's revenge. Almost made a total mockery out of a tremendous story.
One good thing - a scene where Dolan and his chief henchman confronts Robinson in a roadside rest stop (not in the short story at all). That one scene was excellent, but other than that, this was a great concept and story that could have made a great movie and was left in the hands of an incompetent screenwriter (Richard Drooling, who I have never even heard of) and a ridiculously inexperienced director (Jeff Beesley who has done good work on TV shows, but never for features).
saw GI Joe last night. A LOT of action. 2 hrs flew by. Good movie IMO. Hot chicks, jokes, action, weapons= entertainment for me. Plus they set up the sequel nicely.
Just saw a PHENOMENAL documentary that I give 5 out of 5 stars. Just FANTASTIC. Unbelievably good. Must see. The less you know the better. Don't read any of the spoilers. Just get it and watch it.
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I'll try returning the favor ===go get Big Fan from netflix---it just came out. I think Patton Oswalt should get an oscar for playing an NFL Giants diehard nutcase.
Finally saw Disney's UP
Fantastic little movie. Definitely the best Pixar movie done so far.
was that the 2D or 3D version?
I saw the 3D one in the theater, yes it was very good.
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and how much is this going to hurt the pocketbook??
I bought a 40D last November, so, the $1399 MSRP won't be paid out from me.
Lots of really nice features, most specifically, the sensor improvements. Going to 15.1MP from 40D's 10.1, and the ISO improving from 3200 to 12,800, with the auto ISO doubling to 1600.
The LCD resolution is 4 times the DPI of the 40D. The price is right for these kinds of improvements, even for those that bought a 40D in the past year.
I still think they should have weather-sealed the 50D, raise the price to facilitate the building costs, and make put it in the D300 price range.
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I really hope Canon did right with this thing. The old, sprinkle on a few megapixels, add a dash more of screen size, rewarm the body material and call it a ground breaking camera routine is getting a little old.
My wish for these manufacturers would be drop the megapixel race, and start the dynamic range race. You are seeing diminishing returns for most (I know not all, but most) people after 10mp, so stop cramming the sensor and start getting all sexy in other areas.
I think I may need a second camera! The low light capabilities and noise reduction along with the megapixels and preview screen upgrades and sensor cleaning have me salivating.


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Anyone outside the city limits of Detroit will give props to the Penguins for not only what they did this season but for what they did in the series and particularly in game seven. It was the third time in 15 Stanley Cup finals that game seven was won by the road team – the last being in 1971 when the Canadiens beat the Blackhawks.
Most teams against a hockey powerhouse like the Red Wings would have folded under the pressure of a 0-2 deficit in the finals, and possibly even with the 3-2, must win deficit. They stuck it out and plaid aggressive, defensive minded hockey that in the end stole the Stanley Cup from a team that already has too many.
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Since last year's disappointing loss to the Red Wings, the Penguins have changed their formula to win and it's basically a taste of Detroit's own style of play that is to be aggressive at all times, never just defending but being aggressive. Penguins coach Dan Bylsma, who was brought in to lead the team in February, brought that aggressive style of hockey to Pittsburgh and in the end, it really worked.
"I think the game is meant to be played aggressively and in your face," Bylsma told The New York Times after game seven. "When you can dictate the pace of the game and where it's played, you can put teams back on their heels. That's a fun way to play, and, I think, the right way to play."
Well, whoever in Mario Lemiux's office decided to change out coaches to Bylsma mid-season should win an award – well, I guess he already has – it's called the Stanley Cup.
Now the reason I want to thank the Penguins for beating Detroit is not the fact that I hate the Red Wings so much (I still do). It's the fact that last weekend would have been a total loss if the Red Wings and the Lakers both became champions. That would have been a tough notion to swallow.
I must admit, I didn't think the Penguins were going to pull off the win in Detroit Friday night. I had been burned by the Red Wings in similar situations in years' past. So I went into the weekend focusing all my negative energy on Kobe Bryant and the rest of the Lakers who eventually won the NBA Finals in a snoozer of a game on Sunday. But after I saw the demise of the Red Wings on Friday, I really didn't care if Kobe won the championship or not; the weekend had already been a success because of Detroit's surprise loss.
If both the Lakers and the Red Wings had won, it would have capped off a winter sports season to forget in my eyes. I hate both teams. Now I hate the Red Wings because well, they are usually so good. I hate the Lakers because of Bryant. He and his lockjaw intense vampire look are just not likable. Yes, he is good. But he's not likeable.
The perfect weekend would have ended with a Laker/Red Wing loss in the finals. I didn't get that, nor did I really expect it. By the power of those two teams in their respective sports, having at least one of the teams lose is something I can live with.


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IFAW has trained more than 1,600 customs and wildlife law enforcement officers around the globe to identify and stop illegal wildlife products and smuggled animals before they cross borders. In a single year, IFAW wildlife enforcement trainings led to the rescue of more than 1,000 wild animals smuggled from Venezuela to Trinidad and Tobago.
International collaboration on preventing wildlife crime is critical to protecting species that are being over-exploited for profit. IFAW supports INTERPOL enforcement projects, from joint wildlife law enforcement trainings to funding a Criminal Intelligence Officer for Wildlife since 2006. INTERPOL law enforcement operations across Africa from 2008 to 2010 resulted in the seizure of several tons of contraband ivory and more than 200 persons arrested and charged with illegal commerce in elephant ivory. An INTERPOL operation in 2010 resulted in the arrest of 25 people across 6 countries involved in the illicit trade of tigers.
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check_oracle_health is a plugin for the Shinken (Nagios) monitoring software that allows you to monitor various metrics of an Oracle database. It includes connection time, SGA data buffer hit ratio, SGA library cache hit ratio, SGA dictionary cache hit ratio, SGA shared pool free, PGA in memory sort ratio, tablespace usage, tablespace fragmentation, tablespace I/O balance, invalid objects, and many more.
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We have a very exciting opportunity available for a candidate with approximately 12 months in SEO, who is looking to develop their organic search skills, working on some of the UK's most exciting brands.
Reporting to the Head of Natural Search and Account Director and working as a part of a very knowledgeable and passionate team, you will be responsible for the day to day analysis, research, reporting and implementation of SEO programs for a varied range of clients. You will also be exposed to all other relevant channels (PPC, affiliate marketing, shopping comparison, display advertising, social media etc.) and the integration between channels
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S3QL is a file system that stores all its data online. It supports Amazon S3, Google Storage, and OpenStack and effectively provides you with a hard disk of dynamic, infinite capacity that can be accessed from any computer with Internet access. S3QL provides a standard, full featured Unix file system that is conceptually indistinguishable from any local file system. Additional features include compression, encryption, data de-duplication, immutable trees, and snapshotting, which make it especially suitable for online backup and archiving. The design favors simplicity and elegance over performance and feature-creep. Care has been taken to make the source code as readable and serviceable as possible. Solid error detection, error handling, and extensive automated test cases are provided.
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UFFC fans lit up the forums today after the announcement of a planned exhibition fight between up-and-coming lightweight master Monsieur Tofu and reigning fryweight champion Mr. Bacon. This is not the first time that Bacon has been challenged by a Vegejitsiu newcomer, but Bacon's vast experience and willingness to "go for the crisp" aids him in overcoming the kinder, leafier style of the typical Vegejitsiu fighter. This will be the first time that he has met a Vegejitsiu fighter with stats (and an attitude) to rival his own.
Mr. "Hickory Smoked" Bacon, who is a veteran of the UFFC, gained prominence in the league early on when he defeated Lady Egg "Mac" Muffin in three consecutive UFFC Breakfast Matches. He quickly became a fan favorite. His skill in the Mixed Culinary Arts was evident as he faced and submitted opponent after opponent, and the most viewed match ever in the UFFC occurred when "Hickory Smoked" met the then-reigning champ Sir Loin Beef in battle. The ground-and-pound which occurred in that match turned Sir Loin into hamburger. What was that? Oh! Never mind. I thought I heard someone groan. Read the rest of this entry »


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Undergraduate Information Days provide an introduction to our pre-registration undergraduate programmes in nursing and midwifery.
Dates for forthcoming Information Days at Cardiff School of Nursing and Midwifery Studies are as follows:
There are events planned in April, May, June and July 2014 in addition to the above. Booking for these events will become available in Spring 2014.
How do I reserve my place?
Booking is essential. Please click on the appropriate date above to complete the on-line booking form. A full programme for the day will be emailed to all those who have booked approximately 7 days before the event. If you do not receive this, please contact us.
What is an Information Day?
Information Days are run by the School of Nursing and Midwifery Studies to provide an introduction to our nursing and midwifery programmes. The day is designed to give you an insight into training as a Nurse or Midwife and the career opportunities available and to provide information on our BN and BMid degrees. Visitors will be able to hear from Admissions Tutors on the different fields and the admissions process. Details about the financial package available will be provided, and current nursing and midwifery students will give their perspective on studying at Cardiff.
Prospective applicants, parents, teachers and career advisers are all more than welcome to attend.
Please note: This is NOT an Open Day. The School Information Day will not include tours of the University, or accommodation. For the full Open Day experience, including tours of the campus, accommodation and Students' Union, please visit the University's Open Day webpages.
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- Information on Adult, Children's and Mental Health Nursing or the Bachelor of Midwifery (Hons).
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As soon as we got to the Rothenburg train station we tried to put our luggage in the lockers they had there, but every single locker we tried was broken! It was so annoying
Rothenburg is a small town but well-preserved and full of culture and heritage. I think each city we went to got older and older and it felt like we kept going back in time. It was a beautiful medieval town with the old Bavarian type houses, bridges, and another castle wall surrounding the town. We did a lot of souvenir shopping here too because there was such a variety of different things in the stores and for good prices. We took a lot more pictures here, shopped, and just had a relaxing day.
At one point when we were walking by a shop and we over heard a couple older ladies talking.. In English! It is such a good feeling to overhear a conversation and actually understand it. We walked up to them and introduced ourselves, told them where we were from, and that we are studying in Austria. They said Austria was their favorite European country and that they were from Wisconsin. Sweet ladies. We think they were sisters. We noticed a lot of people speaking English here, I guess because it's a touristy place, and loved it
We walked around the town for a while, but since we arrived around lunch time we decided to grab a bite to eat. We ate at this restaurant we found that was pretty cheap and had a wide variety of different foods. It was really good and we each got something a little different. Megan and Hollie had pasta dishes, Elda had a salad, and I got an omelet with fruit tea (I was in a breakfast mood), and it was all very good.
After lunch we did some more shopping and wandered through out the little streets discovering all kinds of different things- fountains, churches, memorial sites, stuff we had no idea what they were, and other different "around the corner" surprises. We spotted a lot of shops that sold these things called "Snowballs" that we found out were a historical Rothenburg dessert from the medieval ages. Of course we had to try it because we try every single dessert there is :). They are like a bunch of cookies all squished together, or at least that's what it looked like. It didn't taste like a cookie though. The dough was more crispy and not soft like a cookie. I had one that had nougat icing on the outside of the ball and was filled with nutella. I don't remember what the name was though. Everyone liked them, but I thought they were a little different
Later we went up one side of the castle wall where the courtyard was and we got a very good view of the area. We took more pictures and then walked over to the other side of the castle wall. Since Rothenburg isn't that big it wasn't that far of a walk to get to the other side. On this side there were steep stairs that you had to take to get to the walking path of the wall. We walked along and on the side there were names of people and the place they came from, but we couldn't figure out what it was for and who these people were. However, we again got some good views and good pictures.
Around 5pm we headed back to the hotel to pick up our belongings from the lady there, and then headed back to the train station to catch our 6pm train to Munich. Things get a little more interesting here...


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Fashionable function for kids, this boys jacket by Tresspass has a great lightweight design that makes it ideal for taking out and about on unpredictable days, as it can be easily packed away in a bag when not in use.
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Different types of climbing require different types of ropes. Lead climbing (sport or trad) requires a dynamic single rope that will stretch to absorb the impact of a fall. Static ropes do not stretch and are preferred for rappelling, ascending fixed lines, and utility work. Half-rope systems are used on wandering traditional and alpine routes to cut down on weight, reduce drag, and provide a second rope for descent. Twin-rope systems add security on traditional routes where rough terrain could potentially cut a rope. Additional features like dry coatings, middle marks, and bi-patterns are beneficial but are not necessarily required for a rope to safely perform.
Whenever you're climbing on lead, you need a dynamic single rope that will stretch to help absorb the impact of a fall. Typically, a rope diameter between 10mm and 11mm will offer more durability and is ideal for regular use. A skinny rope between 9mm and 1 mm is best employed on difficult ascents where every ounce counts. A 60 meter length is considered the standard for most single pitch sport and trad routes.
Static ropes are highly durable and do not stretch. They are typically used for rappelling, ascending fixed lines, and utility applications like pulling up a haul bag on a multi-pitch route.
Although similar in appearance , half and twin rope systems are each designed for specific applications. Half ropes are independently rated and can be clipped into alternating pieces of protection. Half ropes help reduce weight and drag on wandering trad and alpine routes. Twin rope systems require both ropes to be clipped into every piece of pro and provide extra security where sharp terrain could damage or cut a rope.


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The best ice cream I've had anywhere (it's all in the chewy chocolate chunks). You haven't lived til you've had a cone of Buckeye Blitz. And one of mint chip. And you'd better try one of their handmade chocolates too.
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The fillet and caesar salad is the best. Drinks are very steep so be prepared.
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If you live in Bellevue then you know about Pasquale's. I've been eating at this place since I was a child! Pasquale's is unabashed "American Italian" food. If you're wanting…
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I have been here a couple times. I have found the food to be excellent and the view fantastic. It is a great place for a romantic evening with your loved one.
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My husband and I who are new to the area were very excited to dine at the Celestial. Upon arrival, the maitre'd was clueless about our reservation. We ended up having to wait a…
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I understand that they use the 'french pot' method of making ice cream. But as a smoker, an evil one, my tongue can't tell the difference between Graeters and UDF and any brand…
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Wednesday @ 5:30pm and no one but us (3) were there! By 7pm it was 1/2 full and still coming in. We went prior to an Aranoff show. I had the Veal Sporti but asked for it spicy…
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I threw a surprise party for my boyfriends birthday at Beluga. I reserved the Blu room, on the day of your birthday you get 1/2 sushi and a free bottle of Champagne. We had a great…
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Jimmy's is a true gem for the Cincinnati area! Tucked away from the noise, traffic and hassel is this comfortable, contemporary and delightful establishment. Anyone who enjoys…
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Small chain of sit-down pizza parlors stone-bake their specialty pies. Beer, wine, colorful salads and make-your-own calzones also available.
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Word on the street: Euoko stand-alone in London
WWD reports this morning that Canadian brand Euoko is looking to launch stand alone stores in the US and the UK...
And for a bit of background on the brand: It's a super cult brand, started by a young whipper-snapper of an entreprenuer in Canada. The ranges are branded based on concern, too, which is novel and makes picking products much less confusing. There are a few dozen products and they have a presence in Europe, Asia and North America. Currently, they're stocked at Liberty in London. Apparently, they're all the rage for the whitening creams (no doubt, in Asia, where even brands like Chanel peddle the stuff).


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- Little data reporting with the government shut down
Capital Markets Recap
You're probably familiar with the old investment saying that goes, sell in May and go away. May 1 – October 31 marks the worst six months of the calendar for stocks. Starting in 1950, $10,000 invested in just May 1 – October 31 would produce a total of $15,389, for a gain of just $5,389. The same $10,000 invested on November 1 – April 30 would produce $574,496, for a gain of $564,496. Just so you don't think that was a typo, here it goes again:
$15,389 v. $574,496
From just an eyeballing of the data, this strategy doesn't seem to have lost its effectiveness in recent years, although it will be confounded this year (+10.22%) and was last year (+1.58%). With just two weeks to go in October, the calendar is about to turn in stock investors' favor. That and the fact that our strategy services are largely bullish toward stocks has us gearing up to boost portfolio equity exposure. Almost by definition that will entail a reduction in fixed income exposure, and it's that dynamic that is also driving this decision: on almost any time frame beyond say 6-12 months, it is almost inconceivable that bonds can outperform stocks. Here's what this does NOT mean:
- Stocks are cheap; they're not
- The economy is strong; it's not
- Quantitative easing has been a magic elixir; it hasn't
- America's house is in order; it's not
- Etc., etc., etc.
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Phwew! That's over…for now. Is there another story? I don't think so. If you've been living under a rock, here's the deal. The government will now be funded through January 25, and the debt ceiling will be breached on or about February 7.
Here's is a brief collection of stories from the week:
- Talks begin to prevent another U.S. shutdown
- According to The Economist magazine, the last minute deal didn't fix any of our big problems. No kidding!
- Budget deal sends S&P 500 to record high.
- China's economic growth accelerates to 7.8% in the third quarter
- U.S. GDP is likely to get a 0.6% haircut
- The International Organization of Securities Commissions released a report that said investors are taking on additional risk as a result of ultra-low yields.
- Finance officials around the world are bracing for a reduction in the Fed's monetary stimulus.
This Week
With the federal government shut down this week, there wasn't a lot of economic news. What there was was largely indicative of a weakening economy. On the positive side, Initial Jobless Claims fell by 16,000, although economists were looking for a decrease of 39,000. In the chart below you can see a big spike in jobless claims last week. That, apparently, was related to a backlog in California that's being worked through, but considering that a jobless benefits claim is a one-time thing–one doesn't reapply the next week, for example–the fact that the spike wasn't quickly reversed suggests it might be more than just a spike, like maybe some government workers filed claims.
The Empire State Manufacturing Index fell sharply this week (from 6.29 to 1.52). The Housing Market Index fell a bit, too. Bloomberg's two survey measures of sentiment–Bloomberg Economic Expectations and Bloomberg Consumer Comfort–fell sharply in the midst of the Washington disfunction.
Next Week
The flood gates open up next week as all of the pent-up reports that couldn't be release–or weren't produced last week–come out this next week. Included in the deluge will be the Nonfarm Payrolls Report, which is scheduled to be released on Tuesday.
Graig P. Stettner, CFA, CMT
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Pilkington Optiphon™ is the ideal choice of glass for sound control in situations where there is excess noise from roads, rail, air traffic and other sources. Using a PVB (polyvinyl butyral) specific interlayer, Pilkington Optiphon™ is a high quality acoustic laminated glass that offers excellent noise reduction.
Pilkington Optilam™ is produced by combining two or more sheets of glass with PVB interlayers, and it is this lamination that enables it to offer impact protection and safety. By varying the number of layers and thickness of the glass, it can offer wide-ranging benefits and be used in various applications.
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Location: Asilomar Conference Grounds, Asilomar, California
Description: The symposium will be in the traditional WMS format with 3 selected topics: Myometrix in Health and Disease, Immunity and Muscle Disease, Advances in Therapy for Neuromuscular Disorders, and contributions will also be welcome on new advances across the neuromuscular field. One day of the symposium will be dedicated to each of the selected areas. Invited keynote speakers will summarize the state of the art on the selected topics, covering clinical, molecular and other aspects. The sessions will comprise contributed oral papers and poster presentations with guided discussions
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Description: This conference will bring new collaborative opportunities and substantive scientific information to neuromuscular investigators. It will provide senior investigators, NIH program staff, and patient advocacy group/foundation representatives opportunities to meet with junior/trainee investigators who are in the process of developing careers in clinical/translational investigation. Trainees will interact with leaders in the field as they discuss innovative methodology designed to meet the challenges of studies of uncommon diseases and provide perspective on clinical studies in various phases of development. Younger investigators will be profiled during a hot topics session. Furthermore, the poster sessions, the discussions after each session, the meals and other informal settings offer them a chance to question and to present their own ideas.
RDCRN 3rd Conference on Clinical Research for Rare Diseases, Tuesday, October 02, 2012
Location: Hilton Washington DC/Rockville Hotel & Executive Meeting Center, Rockville, MD
Description: Clinical research in rare diseases presents a number of challenges and unique issues that are not usually considered in the training of clinical investigators through existing training programs. Goals of the conference include: direct instruction of trainees and new investigators in rare disease research methodology; development of a reusable curriculum/syllabus on rare disease research methodology; and stimulation of ideas regarding the unique issues facing investigators engaged in the study of rare diseases.
Translational Neuromuscular Research, Diverse Diseases, Convergent Themes, Monday, September 19, 2011 - Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Location: Beaver Hollow Conference Center, Java Center, NY
Description: The infrastructure for this conference was developed by the MSG, whose investigators have worked for the past 10 years to secure extramural funding and to develop outcome measures for clinical research/experimental muscle and other neuromuscular diseases. The goal of this conference is to help identify commonalities across therapy development in neuromuscular disease to help ensure that lessons learned in any one disease are disseminated across the neuromuscular community.
VI International Conference on Rare Diseases and Orphan Drugs (ICORD 2010): Global Approach to Accessibility in Rare Diseases, Orphan Drugs and Neglected Diseases , Thursday, March 18, 2010 - Saturday, March 20, 2010
Location: Palais Rouge Convention Center, Palermo, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Description: For the first time, the VI International Conference on Rare Diseases and Orphan Drugs (ICORD 2010) was convened in the southern hemisphere in agreement with its aim of globalization of rare diseases research and orphan products development activities.