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Weekend Bake - New York Deli Rye from BBA
My wife purchased a copy of BBA as a birthday present some weeks back and I finally got around to using a formula from the book; in this case, the New York Deli Rye sandwich loaf. It is a definite keeper. I have been admonished to put a big star next to that particular formula.
The bread is a wonderful base for a corned beef and swiss cheese sandwich, to start with. We'll keep experimenting and see what else works, too. The onions in the bread are a a delicious complement to other savory flavors, but somehow manage not to overwhelm the other components.
Since it was my first attempt for this formula, I made sure to follow the instructions closely. I opted out of the use of caraway seeds, since my wife does not enjoy that flavor. Next time I may try either dill or fennel seeds, since it seems either of those would make a good flavor complement.
The use of commercial yeast, brown sugar and buttermilk in the formula were a bit surprising. I think that the buttermilk (and the shortening) contributed to the finished bread's moistness. For the next attempt, I will probably skip the yeast. My starter seems to have plenty of boost, so the yeast really isn't necessary to ensure an adequate rise. I do need to follow some of JMonkey's recommendations for increasing the sourness of the starter. Mine is more mild than wild in the flavor department, even with having refrigerated the second build of the starter overnight. A longer, cooler rise with no commercial yeast would probably increase the sour flavor.
The other thing that I should have done was keep a closer eye on the dough during the final rise. When I came back in from some outdoor chores to check on it, it was almost 2 inches above the edge of the pan, instead of the recommended 1 inch! Warm day plus commercial yeast--who'd have thought it? Anyway, I got lucky in that there aren't tunnels and that the bread holds together instead of crumbling in the middle of the slice, like some other over-risen breads that I have made.
All things considered, this was a very satisfactory experiment with a new recipe. And it will definitely be back for an encore.


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This is the third level of the Master Beekeeper program. The beekeeper must master the journeyman level before taking the master level. A Master beekeeper should be able to function as a sideline or commercial beekeeper. In addition to the general aspects of beekeeping, the individual will also demonstrate knowledge in such areas as bee biology, the business aspects of beekeeping, honey and bee-related judging, bee behavior and other specialty areas.
The beekeeper must:
Pass a written and practical test.
Must have 2 additional years of beekeeping experience at Journeyman level.
Must complete 10 units of public service work in beekeeping. Public Service Credit Form 2017.pdf
Master Level Requirements - Must demonstrate competence in at least six of the following :
1. Liquid (Extracted) Honey: Demonstrate expertise in the production of extracted honey by winning a first or second place in an authorized honey competition. Authorized competitions include state fairs, competitions at state, regional, or national beekeeping meetings, and similar activities.
2. Comb or Cut-comb Honey: Demonstrate expertise in the production of comb or cut-comb honey by winning a first or second place in an authorized honey competition. Authorized competitions include state fairs, competitions at state, regional, or national beekeeping meetings, and similar activities.
3. Crystallized (Spun or Creamed) Honey: Demonstrate expertise in the production of crystallized honey by winning a first or second place in an authorized honey competition. Authorized competitions include state fairs, competitions at state, regional, or national beekeeping meetings, and similar activities.
NOTE: You may include only two subspecialties from item 1-3 on this list when submitting documentation for satisfaction of the Master practical test.
4. Beeswax: Demonstrate expertise in the production of beeswax by winning a first or second place in an authorized beeswax competition. Your beeswax entry may include either processed beeswax or beeswax figures/candles. Authorized competitions include state fairs, competitions at state, regional, or national beekeeping meetings, and similar activities.
5. Published Article in a Beekeeping Publication: Prepare an article on beekeeping or related subject and have it published in a beekeeping publication such as "American Bee Journal", "Bee Culture", "Speedy Bee", Bee World", or a similar journal. Articles in beekeeping newsletters will not be credited towards this subspecialty.
6. Published Article in a non-beekeeping publication: Prepare an article on beekeeping or a related subject and have it published in a non-beekeeping publication. Acceptable publication sources are those with at least a state-wide distribution, but you may submit publications with a limited distribution for consideration by the Review and Equivalency Board.
7. Recognition as a Local Beekeeping Authority: Be recognized as a beekeeping authority in your local area by appearing on a radio or television broadcast. Consideration will also be given to your name appearing in a newspaper article if you are quoted or referenced as a major contributor to the article.
8. Certification to administer life saving treatment for allergic reactions to insect stings: Submit documentation that you have undergone training for life saving treatment of persons suffering from allergic reactions to insect stings, and that you have been certified to administer such treatments. Suitable documentation would include such things as a certificate from your state Department of Health, that you may administer epinephrine to persons suffering from allergic reactions.
9. Attendance at Major Beekeeping Meetings/Conventions: Attend at least three regional (multi-state), national, or international beekeeping meetings or conventions. The minimum total of three meetings may not include more than two meetings of the same organization.
10. Conducting a program at a state-wide or major beekeeping meeting: Conduct/present a program, workshop, or similar activity at a state, regional, national, or international beekeeping meeting or convention.
11. Basic Queen Rearing: Be certified by a commercial queen breeder that you are competent in the basic skills of small scale queen rearing, which should include the ability to graft larvae into queen cups.
12. Advanced Queen Rearing: Successfully complete a course on the uses of artificial insemination in queen rearing.
13. Pesticide Usage Expertise: Present proof that you have been certified by an appropriate authority, such as a state Department of Agriculture or the Agriculture Extension Service, that you are qualified to use restricted use pesticides.
14. Establishment of a beekeeping enterprise: Submit documentation that you have successfully established a beekeeping enterprise which is legally licensed to do business in your locality. Beekeeping enterprises may include wholesale or retail sales of bee products, sales of bees or queen bees, rental of bees for pollination services or similar activities. Any business enterprise submitted for approval must meet local/state licensing requirements and also be reflected on your tax returns.
15. Collaborate in a university research or extension project: Participate in a beekeeping research or extension project at an approved institution. The participation must reflect a significant commitment of time/effort by the individual and does not include such things as merely responding to requests for information by completing a questionnaire.
16. Completion of a training session in some specialized are of beekeeping: Satisfactorily complete an approved training session relating to some special skill or technical expertise in beekeeping. Such training sessions must be in some depth, and will not normally include such things as the general workshops conducted at state or national beekeeping conventions.
17. Serve as an officer of a major beekeeping organization: Serve for two or more years as an officer of a regional, national, or international beekeeping organization. The two years service need not be consecutive, or in the same organization.
18. Expertise in a subspecialty not listed: If you have expertise in an area not specifically listed, such as pollination, beekeeping equipment construction, knowledge of bee related plants ((floral sources), then you may submit documentation of that skill as a portion of your requirements for this practical test. This is the only subspecialty number where you may have multiple submissions.
Units of Public Service Credits
The following is a list of types of public service credits that may be credited towards the requirements of the Master Level of the Master Beekeeper program.
A. Programs on beekeeping and related topics to non-beekeeping groups
B. Programs on beekeeping and related topics to school groups
C. Presentations of Clemson or Clemson approved programs to beekeeping groups
D. Publication of beekeeping and related topic articles in journals, newsletters, etc.
E. Serving as an officer/director of a county/local beekeeping organization
F. Construction of an exhibit or working at a beekeeping exhibit open to the public
G. Assisting 4-H members and other youths with beekeeping projects
H. Serving as an officer/director/regional representative of a state beekeeping organization.
I. Programs/lectures/demonstrations on specific beekeeping topics to beekeeping groups.
J. Judging honey and/or beekeeping products at fairs or other competitions
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Prepping the Boat
- Remove rails, cleats, louvers, snaps, striping tape, etc.
- Duct tape off adjacent gunwale molding, and deck fittings you are unable to remove. **NOTE** Duct tape is recommended over masking tape because it provides better protection.
- Remove seals from the edges of parts or fittings when doing a repair around that part or fitting.
Sanding Existing Gel Coat
The heavier fast-cut grits (40/80/100) are used to feather sand and ground out a routed area prior to filling. Also, they are used for the first sanding of gouges, dock dings, scratches, and blisters. When sanding areas that have been filled with putty we suggest using 40 or 80 grit sandpaper, depending on how large the repair is. Once the fill area is level or contoured to the desired shape, sand with 100 grit paper to remove the course scratches from 40 or 80 grit. You should also feather the surrounding area of the gelcoat repair with 220/330. At this point, the repair is ready to prep and spray/brush with gel coat. When sanding flat areas use a rubber block. Use 3M Abrasives for best results.
Gel Coat Surfacing Agents
Sea Hawk 8140 Wax Additive: Add up to 4oz of 8140 Wax Additive per gallon for tack free surface on the final coat, or if applying one coat a recommended film thickness.
Sea Hawk Patch Aid 8185: Add 25-33% Sea Hawk Patch Aid 8185 when applying gelcoat for small repairs, to improve the working properties of traditional gel coat spray patches. Patch Aid is an additive that significantly improves the application, appearance and longevity of Sea Hawk Gel Coat patches, and also gives a faster cure, harder patch, superior gloss, consistent cold weather performance, superior color match, and less halo. Patch Booster also eliminates the need to thin, or add wax to gel coats prior to patching. Do NOT combine with Sea Hawk 8140. Use either one (8140,8145) but NOT both!
Tinting: Sea Hawk Neutral Gelcoat may be tinted using Sea Hawk colorants designed for use in Sea Hawk resins and gel coats. Do not use more than 1 oz tint per quart.
Thinning Sea Hawk Premium Gel Coat
Sea Hawk Premium Gel Coat may be thinned up to 10% with Sea Hawk 7125 Gel Coat Thinner, or 25-33% Sea Hawk Patch Aid 8185. Use one or the other. Do Not combine. Acetone is NOT recommended except in clean up. Always add thinner, tint, or other approved additives prior to catalyzing with MEKp (also known as the hardener). Over thinning will result in an inadequate thickness for full curing. It is always best to start with 5% and work your way up to 10% if necessary.
Catalyzing Sea Hawk Gelcoat with MEKP: The catalyst level (MEKP) should not exceed 3.0% or fall below 1.2 for proper cure. Ideal range is 1.8% @ 77°F. Gel time at 1.8% MEKP is 10-17 minutes. This time element is dependent on material temperature, room temperature, humidity, air movement, and catalyst concentration. Gelcoat should not be used when temperature conditions are below 60°F, as curing may be adversely affected.
- 1 mL = 1 cc
- If using wood mixing stick, place stick in resin before adding catalyst so wood doesn't absorb catalyst
- Only catalyze slightly more than needed. Resin that cures still in the mixing pot is unusable.
Spraying Gelcoat
Sea Hawk Gelcoat may be thinned for use in a gel coat spray gun or preval sprayer with MEK gel coat Thinner. Acetone is NOT recommended except in clean up. Do not use more than 10% by volume of thinner, and always add thinner, tint, or metal flake first then add the Catalyst or Hardener and mix thoroughly. Over thinning will result in an inadequate thickness for full curing.
Please note:
- Sea Hawk Gel Coat requires the addition of fiberglass resin hardener or catalyst (MEKP) at 1.8% by volume (77ºF) (approximately 12 drops per ounce)
- Measure catalyst accurately. Under or over catalyzation retards curing and causes fading and chalking
- Sea Hawk Gelcoat will not fully cure without adding a surfacing agent or wax additive sanding aid. You can over-spraying with PVA before gel coal reaches its gel stage (5-10 min.), or adding 1oz per quart of wax addtiive sanding aid.
- All Gelcoats from the Bottom Paint Store come with the MEKP catalyst and wax additive sanding aid, but additional amounts can be purchased.
- Gelcoat should not be applied over paint, wood, metal or concrete. It usually will not adhere to these surfaces.
Initially spray a cover coat as smooth and evenly as you can to cover your repair. This coat should be mostly in the repair area, and may be repeated. Sanding between coats is not necessary unless a surfacing agent has been added to your gel coat. Once your repair is covered, feather a 'flow' or sanding coat on the masked-off area making layered passes to avoid a buildup of gel coat in any one area. Each of these coats of gelcoat may involve several passes. Be even and consistent in your gun movement, overlapping each previous pass slightly and not hesitating on the ends. When spraying to a radius, flow the gelcoat to the tape. In open flat areas, layer passes. Final thickness should be 16-20 mils minimum or the gelcoat may not fully cure. As soon as you are done spraying, clean your sprayer fully with acetone. Most re-sprayed gel coat will cure in 2-4 hours, although overnight cures are ideal. Begin wet sanding with the finest grit that will remove orange peel in the re-sprayed area. This will avoid unnecessary sanding scratches. Usually 320 or 400 grit wet paper is sufficient for the initial sanding. Wet sand to a 600 finish and buff with 3M Finesse-It Marine Compound and polish with Scotchgard Marine Liquid Wax.
Brushing Gelcoat – (Use a Brushable Gelcoat)
When applying gelcoat by brush, we recommend the Ultra Plus Brushable Gelcoat. (Sea Hawk Premium Gelcoat is best applied by Spray) The Ultra Plus Brushable Gelcoat is designed to self-leveling and is much easier application. It allows for a much smoother finish and less time finishing the gelcoat. It is easy to use for the "do it your selfers'!
Choose a good pure (natural) resin resistant bristle brush with tapered ends. Avoid brushes that are either too stiff or too soft. For most work, a 3″ or 4″ wide brush will suffice. If there is a trim color, you should have a narrow trim brush on hand.
Finishing Gelcoat
The major disadvantage of most polyester coatings is that they cannot be applied in a perfect "self leveling" coat. ( except the Brushable Gelcoat) Sea Hawk Premium Gel Coat must be mechanically finished by wet/dry sanding and polishing if a factory mold finish is to be expected. For best results we recommend spraying the Sea Hawk Gelcoat. Sand the entire surface to be coated with 150 grit sandpaper. If cracks or gouges are present, they should be repaired first. When sanding gelcoat is completed, the surface should be free of flaws and perfectly smooth.
Choose a shady location or an overcast day. You should catalyze your material so that it cures as quickly as possible within your working time. Generally mix one-pint batches. A good practice is to pour the mixed gel coat from the mixing container into another container used for application. This further assures that no uncatalyzed material is clinging to the sides of the pot. "Lay on" the gel coat in a heavy thickness (about 10 mils) using horizontal strokes, and working from top to bottom. Avoid re-brushing as this could remove the waxy surface additive. Remember to always lap wet. Generally, one heavy coat is sufficient. However, if you have opacity problems two coats may be necessary with a light sanding between coats. Once the coating (gelcoat) has cured, it should be block sanded using a 250 wet grit paper to remove all brush marks and high spots. Following this, it should be wet sanded with 320, 400 and 600 wet grit paper, buffed, polished and waxed.
Important Tips
1. Clean repair area and all tools with acetone prior to application
2. Pot life (amount of time for application of the product) shortens dramatically as you mix larger batch sizes. Keep in mind that you have a limited time to apply what you have mixed (usually between 5-15 minutes).
3. Measure catalyst accurately. Under- or over-catalyzed gel coat will cure slower and look faded or chalky.
4. Do not add more than 10% by volume of MEK gel coat Thinner. ( Not necessary for the Ultra Plus Brushable Gelcoat)
5. Gel coat will not fully cure without adding a surfacing agent or over spraying with PVA
6. Do not work in direct sunlight
7. Check color thoroughly before applying. Gelcoat will not darken or change colors when it dries. The color wet is the color when dry.
8. Store gel coat in a cool, dry place
9. Gel coat should be applied in temperatures of 60ºF to 80ºF
10. Always use eye and hand protection
11. Read all warnings on product labels


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Jews believe that God, while having many names, is actually one.
So the idea is that El Elyon, Elohim, El Shadai, YHWH, Adonai, El, are just names mostly referring to the same being.
Is there any verses in the Torah that makes it clear, that all those are just names of the same God, instead of names of different gods?
Shema comes close to this, but one could argue that the Shema speaks of a new god. Then there are things like YHWH telling Moshe that he used to be known by a different name and now want to be known as YHWH.
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The various committees that were tasked with developing the program approached it with the following core principles: 1. Make it comprehensive, demanding and thorough. 2. Make it accessible and affordable 3. Make it consistent with the best practices in industry, and 4. Make it compliant with demanding appropriate internationally recognized and independent standards. Done.
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The newest members of the Jerry Falwell Legacy Society at Liberty University were presented with framed certificates at the Chancellor's Legacy Dinner Saturday night at Campus North.
The members included Jerry Falwell Jr. and his wife, Becki (pictured here and at far right in the group photo).
The Legacy Society recognizes those supporters who make commitments to the future of Liberty University through the school's Planned Giving Department.
The presentation was made during the annual Board of Regents weekend.
New Legacy Society members will also have their names inscribed on the main Legacy Society plaque in the lobby of the Arthur S. DeMoss Learning Center.
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Two hundred years ago this summer, a 13-year-old girl named Caroline Pickersgill helped her mother sew what would become the most famous flag in America: the flag that inspired Francis Scott Key to write 'The Star-Spangled Banner.'
In 1813, the young United States was still fighting the War of 1812 - often called the Second War of Independence - against powerful Britain. British ships attacked and burned small towns along the Chesapeake Bay as people in Baltimore braced themselves for attack.
Soldiers spent months preparing Fort McHenry, at the mouth of the Baltimore Harbor, to defend the city. The fort's commander, Major George Armistead, decided to fly an enormous American flag 'so large that the British will have no difficulty seeing it from a distance.'
So military officers went to see a local flagmaker named Mary Pickersgill, who lived with her daughter Caroline in a small house near the Baltimore Harbor. They asked her to create a flag that measured 30 by 42 feet - wider and longer than the Pickersgills' house.
The Pickersgills set to work immediately. Two nieces and a servant girl also helped. For six weeks in the summer of 1813, they all cut and sewed stars and stripes. Because this was before the invention of sewing machines, they did all of their sewing by hand. Experts today estimate that there were more than 1 million hand stitches in the flag.
Under her mother's direction, Caroline and the other seamstresses made each stripe two feet wide and each star two feet from point to point. (At that time, the American flag had 15 stars and 15 stripes, representing the first 15 states in the nation.)
The Pickersgills did not have room in their house to spread out the flag for the final sewing. So Caroline helped her mother carry the stars and stripes down the street to a local brewery, where they spread out the flag on the floor and pieced it together. Years later, in a letter to Armistead's daughter, Caroline recalled 'seeing my mother down on the floor, placing the stars.' They often worked until midnight before they went home and fell in their beds, exhausted.
After six weeks of steady work, they finished the flag and presented it to the soldiers at Fort McHenry. For about a year, the huge flag flew proudly over the fort. Then British ships started firing, and private citizens rushed to help the fort's soldiers fight back.
The battle went on all day and all night while a lawyer named Francis Scott Key watched, listened and worried from a distance. Finally, on the morning of Sept. 14, 1814, the battle ended, and he saw the huge American flag flying high, once again, over Fort McHenry. The United States had won. Excited, Key wrote a poem - 'The Defence of Fort McHenry' - that would later be set to music as 'The Star-Spangled Banner.'
You can still see the original flag, now tattered and worn, at the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of American History in Washington.
Meanwhile, in honor of the Star-Spangled Banner's 200th birthday, about 200 seamstresses are hand-sewing a new flag, just as large as the original, at the Maryland Historical Society in Baltimore. The volunteer seamstresses - yes, they're all women - are trying to complete the flag in six weeks, just like the Pickersgills did.
- - - What: Star-Spangled Banner Project
Where: Maryland Historical Society, 201 W. Monument St., Baltimore
When: Watch and talk with seamstresses through Aug. 22, Wednesday-Friday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sunday noon to 4 p.m. (The museum is open Wednesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday from noon to 5 p.m.
How much: Adults $9, ages 3 to 18 $6, age 2 and younger free.
For more information: A parent can call 410-685-3750 or visit www.mdhs.org/star-spangled-banner-project.


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Durkin10 necesitaba un nuevo diseño de logotipo y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 59 diseños de 8 diseñadores freelance.
Todd Durkin Enterprises
I am a passionate, energetic, dynamic personal trainer, life-coach, and motivational speaker. My first book, The IMPACT! Body Plan comes out on September 28th and I am re-branding my business "Todd Durkin Enterprises" (http://www.ToddDurkin.com) due to the launch of the book. The book is published by Men's Health and Rodale and we will have a major PR campaign behind it. The purpose of the site is to be able to sell my programs, speaking engagements, the book, to link in all my social media through FB, Twitter, my blog, etc.
My business Todd Durkin Enterprises is a spin-off from my highly successful fitness performance facility, Fitness Quest 10 in San Diego, CA. It is here that I train the likes of NFL & MLB superstars like Drew Brees, LaDainian Tomlinson, Aaron Rodgers and a slew of major athletes. We were recently voted a Top 10 Gym in the US and that business is going well.
I have a very "strong" name and brand in the fitness industry and a strong following. The Todd Durkin Enterprises site will be branding my name as a speaker, author, expert, and coach. It's developing my personal brand.
visit http://www.ToddDurkin.com to see current "corporate" site
visit http://www.FitnessQuest10.com to see my facility.
See http://www.amazon.com and search my name to see the book.
Again, this will be a re-brand of Todd Durkin Enterprises.
Our target audience is very diverse. First and foremost, because I speak to thousands of fitness professionals each year, it is critical that this speak to them and resonates with energy, passion, professionalism, and "World Class". I am recognized as a leader in the fitness and sports performance field and want to make this logo and brand synonymous with being the BEST!!!!
Next, my book The IMPACT! Body Plan is for all fitness enthusiasts, weekend warriors, house-moms, executives, and young athletes. While geared more to the 25-55 year old crowd, there will certainly be more folks than that that read it. This brand campaign must have universal appeal and one that folks of all ages can relate to.
And lastly, I do a fair amount of motivational speaking to conferences and companies worldwide on team-building, leadership, personal development & excellence, and health & fitness. Therefore, the logo/brand redesign needs to have much professional appeal to the corporate HR crowd that will be making decisions of whether they should hire "Todd Durkin Enterprises" to come in a do a key-note speech. Once again, the logo must wreak of passion, energy, and action.
Our followers want and need motivation, inspiration, energy, passion, vitality, health, performance, and connection. People often are attracted to the extremely high energy our programs offer.
(see attached doc)
Looking for a major "brand" redevelopment. I would like a new logo, tag line, and subtag line for Todd Durkin Enterprises: Here they are:
Todd Durkin Enterprises
Inspiring Greatness Everyday!
A couple ideas:
1. I am often referred to as "TD" so maybe you can make these 2 letters pop a bit.
2. The tag line is "Passion. Purpose. Impact." These words all define my Todd Durkin brand. I am very curious to see what you can do as these words serve as themes for my motivational talks.
3. Maybe do something with the word "passion"? "10" is my number and I was thinking of somehow making passion with a "10" in the "io"?? Or is that hokey. I have something called "10-In; 10 OUT; the makings of a champion" talk and 10 is everything I do. Fitness Quest 10 is my brick and mortar business. 10 is the striving to be World Class in all we do.
4. After the 3 words, I like to have a tag-line that says "Inspiring Greatness Everyday!" Script or block but needs to be very "inspirational"
The logo and tag lines will be used primarily on my website, print collateral and other web-based applications such as Twitter and Facebook. It will need to be on a transparent background. It may also be used on clothing such as T-shirts and caps. Think website!!!
5. The website will have a rich, royal blue theme. see attached pics.
See attached!
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FCC plays media monopoly
If the Federal Communications Commission has its way, Denver and other top-20 markets could see a single owner of local newspaper, television, radio and even internet services in the future. The relaxation of cross-ownership rules currently under consideration by the regulatory agency has been derided by watchdog groups as a big gift from the FCC to Rupert Murdoch. After a quick, closed-door decision was scuttled, a vote has been pushed to 2013.
Currently, the bulk of the media is owned by six companies — CBS, News Corp., Comcast, Disney, Time Warner, Viacom. See a chart from Free Press. Murdoch is angling to buy the Los Angeles Times and the Chicago Tribune, the biggest newspapers in the country's second and third largest markets. The media baron already owns TV stations in both cities. Only the FCC's 1970s-era rules against media cross-ownership stand in his way. And the FCC is talking about dropping those rules.
The FCC's argument is that the internet makes the old ownership rules obsolete. But as former FCC Chairman Michael Copps has said, the internet is great for bubbling up emotion and political action in instances like the Arab Spring. But the internet is not good at sustained investigative reporting. Strong local journalism is important for a working democracy.
The FCC's move is opposed by civil rights and public interest groups, who say the Commission is too concerned with protecting corporations, when it should focus on protecting citizens and furthering diversity of media ownership. This editorial by Sen. Bernie Sanders (D-Vt.) and Copps, "FCC Rule Change Would Favor Big Media," sums it up.


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Foundations Partner on $3M Initiative to Accelerate Research + Discover Treatments for Alzheimer's
Research to Focus on Repurposing Drugs for Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias
Today the Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation (ADDF) and the Alzheimer's Society (UK) announced a new partnership that will provide funding for research in Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, with the goal of accelerating critical development programs and bringing new treatments to patients. The partnership intends to fund projects up to $1.5 million each focused on drug repurposing, leveraging existing scientific evidence and research to accelerate the drug development process.
"Through the repurposing of drugs in development or approved for other conditions, there is the potential to dramatically reduce the time and costs typically associated with bringing a drug from basic research and clinical development to patients," said Howard Fillit, MD, Executive Director and Chief Science Officer of the ADDF. "This partnership exemplifies the importance of combining and leveraging available resources to accelerate drug discovery in Alzheimer's."
With nearly 44 million people affected by Alzheimer's and related diseases worldwide, and the number exponentially increasing, the organizations hope to propel promising drug developments into final stages of testing and ultimately in the hands of those affected by these devastating diseases. With current treatments only temporarily helping with symptoms, and not preventing dementia from progressing, new drugs are urgently needed.
"We are very excited to partner with the ADDF and provide this critical funding to researchers on the front lines of dementia research," said Doug Brown, PhD, Director of Research and Development at the Alzheimer's Society. "By supporting this research, we are helping to make the hope of finding effective dementia treatments within the next 10 years a reality."
About the Alzheimer's Society
- One in three people over 65 will develop dementia
- Alzheimer's Society research shows that 800,000 people in the UK have a form of dementia, more than half have Alzheimer's disease. In less than ten years a million people will be living with dementia. This will soar to 1.7 million people by 2051
- Alzheimer's Society champions the rights of people living with dementia and the millions of people who care for them
- Alzheimer's Society works in England, Wales and Northern Ireland
- Alzheimer's Society has a plan to deal with dementia. Help us support people to live well today and fight for a world without dementia tomorrow. We rely on voluntary donations to continue our vital work. You can donate now by calling 0845 306 0898 or visiting alzheimers.org.uk
- Alzheimer's Society provides a National Dementia Helpline, the number is 0300 222 11 22 or visit alzheimers.org.uk


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Craig Whitlock / Washington Post:
Petraeus investigation ensnares commander of U.S., NATO troops in Afghanistan — PERTH, Australia — The FBI probe into the sex scandal that prompted CIA Director David Petraeus to resign has expanded to ensnare Gen. John R. Allen, the commander of U.S. and NATO troops in Afghanistan, the Pentagon announced early Tuesday.
Donald Sensing / Sense of Events: Petraeus and Broadwell: The FBI circles the wagons
Rick Moran / americanthinker.com: US Afghan Commander sent thousands of emails to Petreaus whistleblower
ZIP / Weasel Zippers: Oh Boy: Top U.S. Commander In Afghanistan General Allen Caught Sending 20,000 …
Ed Morrissey / Hot Air: Af-Pak theater commander caught in sex scandal?
Margaret Hartmann / New York Magazine: Petraeus Scandal Now Involves Top U.S. Commander in Afghanistan [Updated]
Fox News: David Petraeus: Paula Broadwell, Jill Kelley, the Story Behind the Women Who Brought Down CIA Head
Howard Kurtz / Daily Download: Petraeus Plot Twists: Shirtless FBI Agent and Another Flirting General
Doug Mataconis / Outside the Beltway: L'Affaire Petraeus Ensnares Another Top General
Jim Hoft / The Gateway Pundit: Commander of US-NATO Troops in Afghanistan Ensnared in Petraeus Probe - Sent 20,000 Pages of Documents to Jill Kelley
Charlie Spiering / Washington Examiner: General John Allen caught sending up to 30,000 'inappropriate e-mails' to Jill Kelley
Jonathan Karl / ABCNEWS: The Eric Cantor Angle on Petraeus-Broadwell Affair
Rebecca Schoenkopf / Wonkette: Newsmax Reporter: Petraeus Affair Endangered National Security, Per Egregious, Totally Fine FBI Leak
Kevin Drum / Mother Jones: Another Shoe Drops in Petraeusgate Investigation
Wall Street Journal:
FBI Agent in Petraeus Case Under Scrutiny — WASHINGTON—A federal agent who launched the investigation that ultimately led to the resignation of Central Intelligence Agency chief David Petraeus was barred from taking part in the case over the summer due to superiors' concerns …
Discussion: The Atlantic Wire, Business Insider, FP Passport, The Lonely Conservative, americanthinker.com, The Agonist, Mother Jones, The Other McCain, Mediaite, msnbc.com, nation.foxnews.com, No More Mister Nice Blog, ECHIDNE OF THE SNAKES, emptywheel, Hot Air, Hit & Run, Connecting.the.Dots, The Jawa Report, Angry Black Lady Chronicles, New York Magazine, National Review, BuzzFeed, Alan Colmes' Liberaland, Gawker, Poynter, Unqualified Offerings and Reuters
Adam Clark Estes / The Atlantic Wire: The Petraeus Scandal Takes a Turn for the Shirtless
Michael Kelley / Business Insider: FBI Agent In Petraeus Case Removed After Allegedly Sending Shirtless Photos To The 'Other Woman' Jill Kelley
Blake Hounshell / FP Passport: The FBI has some explaining to do
Robert Stacy McCain / The Other McCain: Apparently, Everybody Involved in the Petraeus Scandal Is a Swinging Sex Freak
Tommy Christopher / Mediaite: General Chaos: Gen. John Allen Dragged Into Petraeus Scandal For Alleged 'Inappropriate' Emails To Jill Kelley
Steve M. / No More Mister Nice Blog: BITCH SET AMERICA UP!
Echidne / ECHIDNE OF THE SNAKES: The Petraeus Puzzle
Allahpundit / Hot Air: Report: FBI agent who investigated Broadwell sent shirtless photos to other woman in case …
Ed Krayewski / Hit & Run: FBI Investigation Leads to CIA Director's Resignation; Nothing to See Here!
Robert Stein / Connecting.the.Dots: Clueless and Shirtless in Scandal-land
Stable Hand / The Jawa Report: Report: FBI Agent in Petraeus Case Under Scrutiny For Sending Shirtless Pictures Of Himself..
Imani Gandy / Angry Black Lady Chronicles: FBI Agent Investigating Petraeus Scandal Under Investigation Himself
Margaret Hartmann / New York Magazine: Broadwell's E-Mails Weren't Very Threatening, FBI Investigated Anyway
Mark Steyn / National Review: There's Something About Jill
Taylor Berman / Gawker: An FBI Agent Sent Shirtless Photos of Himself to Jill Kelley, and Other Ridiculous New Details …
Kenneth Irby / Poynter: How NY Daily News, Tampa Bay Times got those cover shots of Jill Kelley, David Petraeus
Michael Daly / The Daily Beast:
PAULA'S EMAILS REVEALED — Broadwell's notes to Jill Kelley were full of 'cat fight stuff,' a source tells Michael Daly—but there were no overt threats, and Petraeus was barely mentioned. So why did the FBI jump in? — AFP / Getty Images (inset) Barbara Sax — DID BROADWELL LEAK SECRETS?
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Joseph / CANNONFIRE: Is Boot why Petraeus got the boot?
William A. Jacobson / Le·gal In·sur·rec· tion: Letting the Cat Fight! out of the bag covers for policy failure
Scott Lemieux / Lawyers, Guns & Money: The Other Petraeus Scandal: The Sex Police
Donald Douglas / American Power: Paula Broadwell's Emails
Cord Jefferson / Gawker: Did an Anonymous Wikipedia Editor Try to Out the Petraeus Affair Back in January? (UPDATE)
Meenal Vamburkar / Mediaite: Paula Broadwell's Emails Contained 'Cat-Fight Stuff,' Not Threats, Report Says
Brian Doherty / Hit & Run: Why Was the FBI Doing the Investigation that Led to the Petraeus Affair Anyway?
Steve M. / No More Mister Nice Blog: THIS IS ALL IT TOOK TO GET THE FBI TO TAP INTO A PRIVATE E-MAIL ACCOUNT?
James Taranto / Wall Street Journal: Broadwell and Benghazi — A sex scandal raises intriguing new foreign-policy questions.
Walter Russell Mead / Via Meadia: Is Philandering A Security Concern?
NY Daily News: Jill Kelley, social liaison to MacDill Air Force Base, is mystery woman Paula Broadwell harassed …
Michael Schmidt / New York Times: Woman Who Reported Threats Is Identified
Mike Allen / Politico:
Gen. John Allen ensnared in Petraeus scandal — Marine Gen. John R. Allen, the four-star U.S. commander of the war in Afghanistan, exchanged thousands of "potentially inappropriate" emails with Jill Kelley, the Tampa woman who claimed to have been harassed by the ex-mistress …
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Philip Ewing / Reuters: John Allen could face court-martial
Glenn Greenwald / Guardian: FBI's abuse of the surveillance state is the real scandal needing investigation
Adam Clark Estes / The Atlantic Wire: Guess Who's Not Getting Invited to Piers Morgan's Christmas Party
Robert Spencer / Jihad Watch: David Petraeus and the New Style of American Politics
Kevin Liptak / CNN: Lawmakers react to generals scandal with questions
Robert Spencer / PJ Media: David Petraeus and the New Style of American Politics
Janet Shan / The Hinterland Gazette: Petraeus Affair Scandal: Marine Gen. John Allen Exchanged "Potentially Inappropriate" Emails with Jill Kelley
Kim Bhasin / Business Insider: The Other Woman In The Petraeus Scandal Has Hired Some 'Very Expensive' Lawyers And Crisis PR People
Katie Glueck / Politico:
Ret. Gen.: John Allen's 'bizarre' behavior — A retired general said on Tuesday that he found the tens of thousands of emails allegedly exchanged between the U.S. commander of the war in Afghanistan and a social liaison to an air force base "just bizarre." — "That's a heck of a lot …
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Washington Post:
Obama considering John Kerry for job of defense secretary — President Obama is considering asking Sen. John F. Kerry (D-Mass.) to serve as his next defense secretary, part of an extensive rearrangement of his national security team that will include a permanent replacement for former CIA director David H. Petraeus.
Dan Amira / New York Magazine: Fighting John Kerry's Nomination Almost As Dumb As Nominating John Kerry
Michael J.W. Stickings / The Reaction: Kerry to the Pentagon, Rice to Foggy Bottom?
Damian Paletta / Wall Street Journal: Labor Pressures Obama on Budget
Chad Hasty / News/Talk 790 KFYO: Chad's Morning Brief: John Kerry as Defense Secretary & Susan Rice as Secretary of State?
Rick Moran / americanthinker.com: Secretary of Defense Kerry?
Washington Post:
Petraeus hoped affair would stay secret and he could keep his job as CIA director — FBI agents searched the home of the woman at the center of the scandal involving former CIA director David H. Petraeus on Monday evening, carrying away boxes and bags of material and taking photographs inside her home in Charlotte.
Discussion: The Daily Beast, Belmont Club, emptywheel and Tim Blair
Richard Fernandez / Belmont Club: "The Eight Shames and Seven Dwarfs"
IMMEDIATE RELEASE — Statement by the Secretary of Defense on General John Allen
IMMEDIATE RELEASE — Statement by the Secretary of Defense on General John Allen
Discussion: TIME, Business Insider, Gawker and Weekly Standard
Mark Thompson / TIME: Panetta, right, greets Allen, left, and Petraeus, center …
Business Insider: Another Top General Under Investigation For Up To 30,000 Pages Of 'Potentially Inappropriate' Emails With Jill Kelley
Taylor Berman / Gawker: General John R. Allen Reportedly Exchanged 20,000 to 30,000 Pages of 'Potentially Inappropriate' Emails With Jill Kelley
Daniel Halper / Weekly Standard: Gen. John Allen Probed in Petraeus Affair
New York Times:
Motives Questioned in F.B.I. Inquiry of Petraeus E-Mails
Motives Questioned in F.B.I. Inquiry of Petraeus E-Mails
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Rich Abdill / Wonkette: David Petraeus, Gen. John Allen, And Shirtless FBI Agent Sent Sexy Emails All The Time, To Everyone
Jen Chung / Gothamist: Video: Jon Stewart Stunned He Didn't Realize Paula Broadwell Was Doing It With General Petraeus
Kim Zetter / Wired: Email Location Data Led FBI to Uncover Top Spy's Affair
Joel Engel / Le·gal In·sur·rec· tion: The Petraeus Timeline: Will We Ever Again Hear the Complete Truth About Anything?
Adi Robertson / The Verge: Behind the email trail that brought down General Petraeus
Martha Raddatz / ABCNEWS: Majority Leader Eric Cantor Knew of Petraeus Affair in October
Arturo Garcia / The Raw Story: Peter King: FBI may have been 'derelict' in Petraeus probe
Elisabeth Bumiller / New York Times:
Top U.S. Commander in Afghanistan Is Linked to Petraeus Scandal
Top U.S. Commander in Afghanistan Is Linked to Petraeus Scandal
Discussion: CNN, Guardian, First Read and Hugh Hewitt's TownHall Blog
Lateef Mungin / CNN: Another general under investigation
Richard Adams / Guardian: Petraeus scandal: 'love pentagon' widens to include general John Allen - live coverage
Open Channel:
Emails on 'coming and goings' of Petraeus, other military officials escalated FBI concerns
Emails on 'coming and goings' of Petraeus, other military officials escalated FBI concerns
Discussion: Tampa Bay Times, Business Insider, U.S. News, National Updates, The Volokh Conspiracy and Associated Press
Nick Allen / Business Insider: Petraeus And Lover Used An Email Trick Used By Terrorists To Keep Affair Secret
Orin Kerr / The Volokh Conspiracy: Putting Together the Pieces of the Petraeus/Broadwell Investigation
AP Member Choice Limited / Associated Press: Petraeus shocked at girlfriend's emails to friend
Hayley Peterson / Daily Mail:
Petraeus sex scandal traps ANOTHER general: CIA boss's successor in Afghanistan 'sent THOUSANDS …
Petraeus sex scandal traps ANOTHER general: CIA boss's successor in Afghanistan 'sent THOUSANDS …
Discussion: Power Line and The PJ Tatler
John Hinderaker / Power Line: We Live In A World Gone Mad
Vernon Loeb / Washington Post:
Petraeus ghostwriter 'clueless' to affair
Petraeus ghostwriter 'clueless' to affair
Discussion: FishbowlDC, Gretawire, Poynter, The Huffington Post and Conservatives4Palin, more at Mediagazer »
Betsy Rothstein / FishbowlDC: 5 Reasons to Trudge Through Vernon Loeb's Unremarkable Paula Broadwell Piece
Greta Van Susteren / Gretawire: Petraeus biography ghostwriter pens article on affair, says he was 'clueless'
Andrew Beaujon / Poynter: Vernon Loeb: 'I was dumbfounded when I heard about the affair'
Michael Calderone / The Huffington Post: Vernon Loeb, Washington Post Editor And Co-Author Of Petraeus Biography, Silent On Scandal
Doug Brady / Conservatives4Palin: More.
John Aravosis / AMERICAblog:
Confirmed: ABC Denver misnames Petraeus book: "All up in my snatch"
Confirmed: ABC Denver misnames Petraeus book: "All up in my snatch"
Discussion: Weekly Standard, Gawker and The Raw Story
Daniel Halper / Weekly Standard: ABC Affiliate Ran Phony Cover of Broadwell Book
John Cook / Gawker: According to This Denver TV Station, Paula Broadwell Wrote a Book Called All Up In My Snatch
Zeke Miller / BuzzFeed:
Republicans Pan Potential Kerry, Rice Nominations
Republicans Pan Potential Kerry, Rice Nominations
Discussion: Wonkette, The Fix, Alan Colmes' Liberaland and Mock, Paper, Scissors
Rebecca Schoenkopf / Wonkette: Senate Republicans To Swift Boat John Kerry All Over Again, For Larfs
David Petraeus / Associated Press:
Gen. John Allen investigated for emails to Petraeus friend
Gen. John Allen investigated for emails to Petraeus friend
Discussion: Mediaite, Patterico's Pontifications and Los Angeles Times
Meenal Vamburkar / Mediaite: Jon Stewart Rips Petraeus Conspiracy Theories: 'We Don't Have Facts, But We Do Have Feelings'
Patterico's Pontifications: New Military Sex Scandal!!!!1! So Let's Forget About the Important Questions
Phil Stewart / Reuters:
Top U.S. commander in Afghanistan under investigation, scandal widens
Top U.S. commander in Afghanistan under investigation, scandal widens
Discussion: News Desk, Mashable! and Informed Comment
Amy Davidson / News Desk: Enter Shirtless Agent, Followed by General Allen
Alex Fitzpatrick / Mashable!: Email Evidence Implicates Another Top General in Petraeus Scandal
Robert Wright / The Atlantic Online:
The Real David Petraeus Scandal
The Real David Petraeus Scandal
Discussion: Mother Jones and Daily Kos
Meteor Blades / Daily Kos: Open thread for night owls: The real David Petraeus scandal
Mark Landler / New York Times:
Top Candidates for State Dept. Are Both Facing Possible Hurdles
Top Candidates for State Dept. Are Both Facing Possible Hurdles
Discussion: The Moderate Voice and New York Magazine
Margaret Hartmann / New York Magazine: John Kerry Is Losing His Campaign to Be Secretary of State
Martha Raddatz / ABCNEWS:
Why FBI Kept Petraeus Affair From White House
Why FBI Kept Petraeus Affair From White House
Discussion: Reuters, ABCNEWS, Politico, The Daily Caller, CNN, The Hinterland Gazette, The Lonely Conservative, Hot Air and Klein Online
Kevin Robillard / Reuters: David Petraeus, Paula Broadwell's email secret
Michael Falcone / ABCNEWS: Liberals Line Up At The White House (The Note)
Roger Simon / Politico: Gen. David Petraeus is dumb, she's dumber
Jamie Weinstein / The Daily Caller: TheDC Morning: Michael Steele lowers the BOOM!
Janet Shan / The Hinterland Gazette: REPORT: FBI Viewed David Petraeus Affair as a Criminal Matter …
Igor Volsky / ThinkProgress:
Paul Ryan: I Didn't Lose Because Of The Issues, I Lost Because Of The 'Urban' Vote — In his first interview since losing the election, Rep. Paul Ryan (R-WI) wouldn't admit that voters rejected his economic vision and instead chalked up President Obama's victory to a large turnout of the "urban vote."
Discussion: Brad DeLong
J. Bradford DeLong / Brad DeLong: Paul Ryan: How Dare Those African- and Hispanic-Americans Vote!
Meghashyam Mali / The Hill:
Rep. Ryan: GOP ticket didn't lose election on budget, Medicare
Rep. Ryan: GOP ticket didn't lose election on budget, Medicare
Discussion: Alan Colmes' Liberaland
Bill Glauber / JSOnline:
After trying campaign, Paul Ryan says losing race 'a foreign experience'
After trying campaign, Paul Ryan says losing race 'a foreign experience'
Discussion: The Daily Caller, Washington Wire, Journal Times, msnbc.com, New York Magazine and CNN
Alexis Levinson / The Daily Caller: Ryan says new revenue through tax reform could be part of fiscal cliff solution
Janet Hook / Washington Wire: Paul Ryan Breaks Post-Election Silence
Alison Bauter / Journal Times: 'Bittersweet' homecoming for Paul Ryan - Former VP candidate reflects, looks ahead
Rose Gordon Sala / msnbc.com: Ryan whines: President needs to show leadership
Ashley Killough / CNN: TRENDING: Ryan says Obama won 'fair and square'
Paul Ryan reflects on presidential campaign
Paul Ryan reflects on presidential campaign
Discussion: The Raw Story
David Edwards / The Raw Story: Paul Ryan: Obama won because of 'urban' turnout
Jonathan Martin / Politico:
Jindal: End 'dumbed-down conservatism' — Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal on Monday called on Republicans to "stop being the stupid party" and make a concerted effort to reach a broader swath of voters with an inclusive economic message that pre-empts efforts to caricature the GOP as the party of the rich.
Discussion: CNN, New Jersey Online, GOP 12, Washington Examiner, Taylor Marsh, Weekly Standard, The Raw Story, National Review, Election 2012 and Business Insider
New Jersey Online: Gov. Christie to discuss Hurricane Sandy recovery at Republican convention in Las Vegas
Christian Heinze / GOP 12: Jindal blasts GOP for "dumbed-down conservatism"
Timothy P. Carney / Washington Examiner: Jindal's free-market populism: 'We've got to make sure that we are not the party of big business'
Daniel Halper / Weekly Standard: Jindal to Republicans: 'Stop Being the Stupid Party'
David Edwards / The Raw Story: Jindal to Republicans: 'Stop being the stupid party'
Katrina Trinko / National Review: Jindal: GOP Shouldn't Be Party That 'Protects the Rich'
Rachel Weiner / Election 2012: Bobby Jindal: We can't be 'dumbed-down' party
Brett LoGiurato / Business Insider: Bobby Jindal Warns Republicans: 'Stop Being The Stupid Party'
Deborah Stocks / ABC15 Arizona:
Gilbert PD: Daniel Solomon run over by wife, Holly Solomon, for not voting — GILBERT, AZ - A Mesa woman was arrested Saturday after she allegedly chased her husband around a Gilbert parking lot in an SUV during an argument over the presidential election. — The woman finally ran over her husband, leaving him with critical injuries.
Discussion: The Daily Caller, iOwnTheWorld.com, Alan Colmes' Liberaland, Outside the Beltway and New York Magazine
Taylor Bigler / The Daily Caller: Every vote counts: Woman blames husband for Obama win, runs him over with car
Doug Mataconis / Outside the Beltway: Woman Runs Over Husband With Jeep Because Obama Won
Neetzan Zimmerman / Gawker:
Woman Blames Husband for Obama's Reelection, Runs Him Over with Her Jeep
Woman Blames Husband for Obama's Reelection, Runs Him Over with Her Jeep
Discussion: Valley Fever, The Hinterland Gazette and Wonkette
Matthew Hendley / Valley Fever: Holly Solomon Blames Husband for Obama's Re-Election, Allegedly Rams Him With Her Car
Janet Shan / The Hinterland Gazette: Holly Solomon Blames Husband for President Obama's Reelection, Runs Him Over with Jeep
Rebecca Schoenkopf / Wonkette: Arizona Woman Should Have Just Run Over Her Husband 'With Votes'
Alexander Bolton / The Hill:
Dems short on votes for filibuster reform — Democrats don't have the 51 votes they need in the Senate to change filibuster rules that could make it harder for the GOP minority to wield power in the upper chamber. — Lawmakers leading the charge acknowledge they remain short, but express optimism they'll hit their goal.
Ed Morrissey / Hot Air: Reid short on votes for filibuster reform?
Sahil Kapur / Talking Points Memo:
The 5 GOP Senators Most Likely To Work With Democrats
The 5 GOP Senators Most Likely To Work With Democrats
Discussion: The Daily Beast and Washington Examiner
Michael Tomasky / The Daily Beast: The Republicans Who Might Play Ball
Jonathan Karl / ABCNEWS:
Petraeus Personally Investigated Benghazi Attack — In late October, Petraeus traveled to Libya to conduct his own review of the Benghazi attack that killed four Americans, including U.S. Ambassador Christopher Stevens. — While in Tripoli, he personally questioned the CIA station chief …
Ed Morrissey / Hot Air:
Feinstein: I'll subpoena CIA about Petraeus trip to Libya after Benghazi attack
Feinstein: I'll subpoena CIA about Petraeus trip to Libya after Benghazi attack
Discussion: The Daily Caller
Russell Berman / The Hill:
Norquist pledge takes election hit — Republicans might have held the House, but Grover Norquist's majority in Congress is all but gone. — Fewer incoming members of the House and Senate have signed the pledge against tax increases run by Norquist's Americans for Tax Reform …
Discussion: Washington Monthly, ThinkProgress, The Caucus, Daily Kos and Prairie Weather
Ed Kilgore / Washington Monthly: Grover's Lock on Congress Slipping?
Jeremy W. Peters / The Caucus: Support Wavers for Anti-Tax 'Pledge'
Wishful Thinking — The roots of Romney's defeat reach much deeper into the Republican Party than many would like to admit. — Last week's election is open to so many interpretations, many seemingly contradictory, that it offers something for almost anyone of any ideological or partisan stripe.
Discussion: Questions and Observations
Bruce McQuain / Questions and Observations: GOP: Figure it out or go the way of the Whigs
Jonathan Weisman / New York Times:
Democrats Like a Romney Idea on Income Tax — WASHINGTON — With both parties positioning for difficult negotiations to avert a fiscal crisis as Congress returns for its lame-duck session, Democrats are latching on to an idea floated by Mitt Romney to raise taxes on the rich through a hard cap on income tax deductions.


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Thousands of supporters packed Lacock on Boxing Day for the Avon Vale Hunt, as the Government ruled out a free vote on repealing the hunting ban.
The village was full as 65 riders departed at 11am, led by new hunt master Stuart Radbourne.
Joint hunt master Mike Smith said: "We had a brilliant day, and it was lovely to see so many people out.
"I have been going for over 50 years, and I would think the turnout for the hunt was the most I have ever seen.
"There were around three-and-a-half thousand people there last year, and they tell me there was more this year.
"The support we are getting is fantastic."
The hunt was the first to be led by Mr Radbourne, 28, who took over from Wiltshire councillor Jonathon Seed this year.
He said: "It was a bit daunting to go out there in front of so many people but I thoroughly enjoyed it.
"I have been involved with the hunt for 12 years. I first went out hunting as a teenager, and worked in a kennels in my gap year. "
Mr Smith said: "I think he is brilliant, I am 72 years old and it's great to bring in young people like him, they are the future of hunting."
As legal hunts took place across the country environment secretary Owen Paterson said the coalition government was not likely to repeal the ban on full hunting with hounds, admitting a free vote on the issue was not one that could be won by the pro-hunt lobby.
Mr Radbourne said: "They have promised us a free vote in the house, so we do expect that to happen.
"We accept it's not a major priority, and they need to focus on the NHS and policing, but we would still like it to happen. We live in hope."
Following problems with parking last year Wiltshire Council had sent four traffic wardens to Lacock to manage the supporters travelling to the village. During the day seven tickets were given out.


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Actors Who Almost Got the Part in a Marvel Film
List Rules Vote up the actors you wish had gotten the Marvel role.
Casting is truly an art form. Each and every cast member from starring, to supporting, to day-player affects the entire tone of the film. What would Tony Stark be without Robert Downey, Jr. who had to fight to be cast? And what would Marvel be without Iron Man's raging success? What would the superhero genre be without The Avengers movies redefining them? What would cinema be without the superhero tentpole? Casting is everything, and the actors on this list couldn't make the cut. If you want to see would-be casting choices for non-Marvel characters, check out this list of actors that almost played superheroes.
These are all of the shadows of that ideal, the people who were ALMOST legends, who almost had action figures and multi-picture deals and 10-year contracts, the actors up for Marvel films. These are the people who, for one reason or another, didn't end up playing the great characters of the comic book world.Which actors almost became Marvel film heroes and villains? These films went on to be made, not ending up on the list of comic book movies we never saw, but the actors and actresses listed here weren't part of the fun. Which of these stars do you wish you had seen in Marvel hero and villain roles? Cast your votes below!
Cast as: The Black CatBefore she was Catwoman, she was the Black Cat. It's funny that she went from one comic publisher's take on a cat-burgling villain to the another's. When Spider-Man 4 fell apart, so did this role.
Considered for: Kitty Pryde
Joss Whedon's favorite character, Kitty Pryde, was almost played by one of his alumna: "So the girl I turned into sort of a superhero in my movie was going to read for the character that most influenced ALL my girl-heroes, Kitty Pryde. Karmically funky. Anyhoo, she called me after and said it was very emotional and kind of like when she read for 'Firefly,' she just got into a very intense groove. She started telling me about the scene she read and that's when I realized why it was kind of like she read for 'Firefly.'"It turns out they had adapted Joss Whedon's Astonishing X-Men #5 for the sides.
Was cast as: Emma Frost
This was something else entirely. Before we saw January Jones zombie-walk through the role of Emma Frost in X-Men: First Class, they had something else in mind. Alice Eve had actually been cast and had even been on set. It was rumored she had even filmed some scenes, when dozens of rewrites came through, and she felt the part was no longer worthwhile, as the character was basically being relegated to a scantily clad sidekick. So, Alice Eve walked away and January Jones... happened.
Considered for: RogueHow different the X-Men films would have been with Rachel Leigh Cook as Rogue instead of "True Blood's" Anna Paquin. She was outright offered the role when a slew of young stars were vying for it, including Sarah Michelle Gellar and Katherine Isabelle, but ended up turning it down, thinking there would be too much CGI involved.


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Maine man sentenced to 30 years in prison for killing his father
SKOWHEGAN, Maine (AP) � A Maine man accused of beating his father to death has been sentenced to 30 years in prison.
Angelo Licata, who lived in the central Maine town of Detroit, was sentenced Wednesday in Somerset County Superior Court. He had pleaded guilty to killing 63-year-old Alfred Licata in his Cambridge home in July 2011.
Police found the victim's body on his lawn, and that he appeared to have suffered blunt force trauma to his head.
Defense lawyers say the younger man suffered from mental illness and lashed out at his father after years of abuse at the hands of his father.
WABI-TV (http://bit.ly/VkETaU) reports that Angelo Licata apologized to his mother and unless, saying it was "self-defense that went too far."
Information from: WABI-TV, http://www.wabi.tv


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