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"…our research into the hush-hush tag team efforts of the Billy Graham Evangelical Association and Samaritan's Purse found millions of USAID dollars going to Samaritan's Purse aid stations in Haiti. Their mission: a coordinated effort by BGEA chaplains to evangelize to and convert the trapped, weak and suffering."
Reporter Abe Sauer notes that Franklin Graham (president of Samaritan's Purse), son of Christian evangelist Billy Graham, is especially fixated and obsessed with eliminating Vodou in Haiti.
"…in the case of Samaritan's Purse, whose Haiti work is being heavily funded by the taxpayer-funded USAID, it could be to "take back their country from voodoo, despair, and sin," one of the charity's stated goals for the "Festival of Hope." As Graham said of Haiti in his address at the Festival, "…the biggest need is the spiritual need." (Graham and his crew are especially obsessed with the elimination of voodoo, as it comes up again and again in Purse literature. A recent personal update on work in Haiti from Franklin Graham himself reads, "Through our partnership, the three original churches have been able to establish 28 more—including one in a village that was infamous for voodoo….") Video of the heavily promoted fundraising event has been erased from the Samaritan's Purse website as a result of our questions to USAID."
They note that Samaritan's Purse, working hand-in-hand with the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA), is able to benefit from government funds by skirting along on paper-thin technicalities, confirmed by USAID officials, but who seem to lack the political will to do anything about it. This is a stark confirmation of several isolated reports and allegations regarding the activity of missionaries in Haiti. It's bad enough that some Christian groups are taking advantage of the chaos in Haiti in order to win souls, but now it seems we're paying for it as well.
No Pagan Drivers for Lowery: Former Democratic state Representative John Lowery is being taken to court by Eugene Keeler after he was allegedly fired from Premier Well Services (owned by Lowery) for being a Pagan only hours after being hired. Keeler has the backing of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and is being heard by a judge who's dealt with Lowery before.
The EEOC case has been assigned to U.S. District Judge Susan Webber Wright, which could be interesting. When Wright ruled that a winter solstice display could be put up on the state capitol grounds — along with the traditional nativity scene — Lowery led the Arkansas Legislative Council denouncement of her decision, saying, "When this is allowed to happen in high places by people in authority societies become chaotic, economies collapse and nations are taken over by other nations."
The Arkansas Democrat Gazette interviewed Selena Fox of Lady Liberty League about the case, though the article is behind a paywall if you want to read it. It should be interesting to see what happens in this case, hopefully it will be reported more widely, and more accessibly, than it has so far.
Do Religious Symbols Count Even If You're a Racist? The Jewish Chronicle notes that a jailed racist, convicted of inciting racial hatred in the UK, had his Thor's hammer pendant confiscated because it had "fascist meaning and neo-Nazi overtones." After a complaint, it seems that Michael Heaton, an Odinist, had the pendant returned. The piece closes with a quote from a CST (Community Security Trust) spokesperson that seems to imply that, in their opinion, Odinism doesn't meet the "relevant criteria" for equal treatment as a religion.
A CST spokesman said: "Norse and Odinist symbolism features extensively in Nazi and Pagan circles. Legislation on religious rights can make questions such as this a complex matter. But you might well question if this kind of symbolism should meet the relevant criteria."
While I personally believe that Heaton is a vile, foul, sad, criminal, his odious beliefs don't wipe away his rights under the law. To call into question whether genuine religious symbols appropriated by racists are still valid is to glide down a slippery slope that would eventually ban all religious symbols. Also, for an organization like the CST, who are watchdogs against antisemitism, to conflate Nazism and Paganism in such a casual way is troubling, to say the least.
The Boundaries of Civil Religion: Former Wild Hunt guest contributor Lee Gilmore, author of "Theater in a Crowded Fire: Ritual and Spirituality at Burning Man", writes an essay for the USC blog The Scoop about the recent memorial for the victims of the Tucson shooting, and reactions (or non-reaction in some cases) sparked by the opening invocation of Dr. Carlos Gonzales.
The media response–or rather the general lack thereof–was telling. Those motivated to comment publicly on the blessing were mainly conservatives troubled by its implications. For example, Brit Hume of Fox News was baffled, saying, "By the time it was over with, he had blessed the reptiles of the sea, and he had prayed to the four doors of the building, and while I'm sure that all has an honorable tradition with his people, it was most peculiar." TheWashington Examiner went much further and called it a "a stark statement of pantheistic paganism" and "a blatant violation of church and state."
Glossing over the apparent hypocrisy–the biblical references in Obama's eulogy did not seem to touch off a similar nerve–perhaps Gonzales' invocation can be read as a vague nod to a loose, politically correct "spirituality" appealing to the so-called "liberal elite." Yet the left wing of the blogosphere also had little to say about Gonzales' invocation. (There was some insightful discussion from this vantage point taking place on a popular and intelligent Pagan blog called the Wildhunt.)
Gilmore notes that many American aren't used to being taken outside "a generic and lightweight form of ceremonial deism," as was done by Gonzales' Native blessing. A transgression that may have sparked the absurd over-reaction is some quarters. She also touches on the "othering" of religious minorities in the United States, such as was done in this case, and that mainstream journalism has done a poor job in enlightening the public to their worldviews. The whole essay is worth a read, and you should check it out.
Seeing the Future in Russia: The AFP reports on the popularity of doing fortune telling in Russia between Christmas and Epiphany, and why that tradition endures to this day.
Psychologist Svetlana Fyodorova puts the faith in fortune-telling down to Russians' close links to their pagan past. "Russians love fortune-telling because it frees their subconscious," she told AFP. "As compared to Europe, in Russia Christianity is young and the traces of a pagan traditions can still be felt here," she said.
Something that no doubt worries the Russian Orthodox Church, who are increasingly testing the waters of social control now that they are ascendant once more. With signs of a crack-down against religious minorities intensifying, those who look for signs in the wax, or throw shoes out the window, should be careful.
That's all I have for now, have a great day!


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1. Announcing RedState Radio
Today from 6:00 am ET to 9:00 am ET, I'm launching RedState Radio. Surprise. My friend Chris Krok left WMAC-AM in Macon, GA for Dallas, TX. I have filled in for him on occasion in the past and . . . well . . . today Cumulus is turning the reins over to me full time, at least for a little while. It's a 50,000 watt station and it broadcasts Rush Limbaugh. I'm excited, but getting up at 4:30 in the morning regularly is gonna suck. I won't be there for a long time. They'll get a permanent host. But in the meantime, you can listen to me live every day by clicking here or going to http://www.wmac-am.com/. The call in number is 478-742-0940. Please click here for the rest of the post.
2. Slaves to Government: Constitutional Gnosticism Will Destroy a Free Republic
If Congress can force us to do things outside of its powers, then it very clearly can force us to do things inside its powers. And if Congress can compel us to do things, why then do we have a thirteenth amendment prohibiting slavery? Isn't the logical conclusion of all of this, however radical some might suggest it is, that we then become slaves to the government? If Congress can compel us to do things we do not want to do merely because Congress says we must in the name of the national interest regardless of those 18 clauses in Article 1, Section 8, then are not we slaves to Congress — or more simply put, slaves to a tyrannical majority? And Congress is not compelling us to do things such as avoiding the commission of crimes or filing and paying taxes. Congress is ordering us to buy a product Congress says you must have if you want to live. There is very literally no opt out other than death. A Congressional majority says I must take an action — not just refrain from acting, but actually act in a way Congress demands. It is "you go buy insurance. You go buy this type of light bulb. You go buy this type of food. You go get this type of job, whether you want it or not. You work in a certain way. You don't get to choose." Congress makes a determination of what benefits interstate commerce and compels you to act accordingly. I don't buy slippery slope arguments generally, though a lot of conservatives do. But I can at least see where the slippery slope ends should we slip down it. If Congress can compel us to take actions for our own good, whether or not we agree and that are outside the jurisdictional powers of Congress, then Congress can compel us clearly to buy things inside interstate commerce that we do not want to buy. And if Congress can compel our actions in that way, then Congress can compel our actions ad infinitum. At some point the thirteenth amendment becomes meaningless because we do become slaves to government. Instead of government working for us, government becomes our master. And once the buck is passed to unelected bureaucrats who stay long after we have voted out the politicians who imposed this legal regime on us, even the basic right to control our destiny is removed from our hands. Please click here for the rest of the post.
3. Offshore Drilling: How Obama Can Have His Cake and Eat It Too
By including areas of the East Coast, Eastern Gulf of Mexico and offshore Alaska in its new Five Year OCS Leasing Plan, the Obama Administration would appear to be throwing a bone to the "Drill. Baby, Drill" crowd. Of course, everyone expects that there's a quid pro quo in the deal: in exchange for this Open Access, you will support some form of Cap and Trade proposal. Isn't that about it, Senator Graham? But don't mistake oil and gas leasing as a green light for an oil operator to "Drill. Baby, Drill". An oil and gas lease is full of all kinds of "subject-tos". Most significantly, an operator's ability to drill and explore a lease is subject to his ability to secure the requisite approval from the various government agencies that issue permits for that activity. So, theoretically, the Feds could issue a lease, but if one of the regulatory bodies refuses to issue a permit, there's no drilling. But that would never happen, would it? Well, it did, less than two weeks ago. Please click here for the rest of the post.
4. Obamacare Bullies and Punishes The Children
Well, the young adults. However, since 26 year olds are now still considered children under Obamacare, encouraged to mooch of their parents and their insurance policies like new millennium slackers, I feel safe in calling them children. The Democrats, with this bill, are, thus, harming The Children ™ and the newly minted as adults thirty-somethings. Please click here for the rest of the post.
5. Exposing the corporatism of the White House
Remember when Google CEO Eric Schmidt laughed at you for questioning Google's commitment to your privacy? Remember when he asked you if you'd rather the government do what he does, as though there were an imperative that somebody gather and cross-reference everything they can about you? It turns out that line between Google and government is pretty sketchy. Very sketchy, in fact. Please click here for the rest of the post.


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It's college graduation season, which means that hordes of freshly minted youngsters are now entering the real world, and many have no exact future plans in sight.
The web comic XKCD's author Randall Munroe posted a comic today that paints quite a bleak picture for college graduates.
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Legion baseball to switch to wooden bats in 2013
ST. MARYS - With Pennsylvania American Legion baseball teams set to switch to using wooden bats starting next year, Region 8 Director Denny Haberberger decided to take advantage of the Region 8 Tournament's close proximity to Brookville and invite sales representatives from BWP Bats, LLC to Berwind Park on Sunday to show off some of their bats and answer questions from teams from throughout the region. BWP Bats is located in Brookville, off of Exit 86 along Interstate 80. Haberberger indicated that he plans to encourage teams to use the company as a supplier next season. "I think what we're going to do in Elk County, even my whole region, is I'm going to talk to all the coaches and maybe order them as one group," Haberberger said. He explained that he decided to invite the representatives from BWP Bats to the tournament on Sunday after recently touring their facility.


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Gadget obsessed travelers rejoice: You will soon no longer be required to spend the first and last 15 minutes of a flight flipping through SkyMall, as the Federal Aviation Administration is preparing to let fliers turn on that iPad or Kindle for the duration of your entire time in the air. As a part of new regulations to be released in September, the FAA plans to lighten up some of its restrictions on electronics devices before take-off and landing, reports The Wall Street Journal's Andy Pasztor. Instead of the usual plea to power down everything until the plane hits an appropriate altitude, the FAA is considering two additional in-flight announcements, including one that lets passengers use their gadgets from gate-to-gate. On certain planes, a flight attendant will say something like: "This aircraft tolerates emissions from electrical devices for all phases of flight." You hear that, Nick Bilton? You won your battle for 15 extra minutes of iPad time — sort of.
The new rules will have some exceptions: "Electrical devices" will not actually include all gadgets — cell phones will still have to stay off for the duration of the flight. ("The FAA didn't authorize the panel to delve into that particularly controversial area," reports the Journal.) In addition, the lux new regulations will not apply to all flights. Some flight attendants will still ask all passengers to "turn off and stow away all electronic devices." Others will allow captains to ask that certain electronics stay off because they could interfere with certain types of "instrument landings."
Indeed, the updated regulations don't meet all the demands of tech-obsessed, book-hating whiners like Bilton and his small but mighty group of supporters: He thinks planes should allow all electronics all the time because doesn't believe that they interfere with anything at all. But Bilton seemed satisfied enough when he heard hints of the new plan back in March. And, really, everyone should thank the hero for bringing this really important issue to the forefront of the FAA's agenda.
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The Blue Jays' visit here allowed me to visit with an old, old acquaintance. "Still the highlight of that season," Scott Rolen insisted again, for at least the third time since it happened, just the other day – in 1996.


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The Soup Dumpling Challenge: Can They Travel?
Last week, Ben and I had an animated debate on whether or not soup dumplings (xiao long bao) can travel in a to-go box and still taste delicious. I contemplated buying some soup dumplings at Shanghai Cafe Deluxe taking them uptown to my Upper West Side abode, and reheating them in a steamer. Ben shook his head in disgust: "That's not going to work. You will regret it. Soup dumplings don't travel."
He spoke with such absolute certainty that I didn't do it. I couldn't let dumplings arrive at my house DOA—y reputation as a food explorer would have taken a serious hit.
Fast-forward sixteen hours. At 2 PM I asked Ben what would happen if I walked the two blocks to Shanghai Cafe Deluxe, ordered some soup dumplings, and returned to HQ immediately. He again shook his head: "It's still not going to work. The soup dumplings are not going to travel, even two blocks. You can't do it."
Ben was laying down the soup dumpling gauntlet, and I was up to the challenge. I told him and everyone else that I would be right back, soup dumplings in hand. "NO DAWDLING," I told them. Off I went.
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2:05: I ordered the soup dumplings, which were made to order right in front of me.
2:08: I received the dumplings in a plastic take-out container. I called the office to synchronize our watches.
2:11: I arrived back at Serious Eats HQ and took the dumplings out of the bag. I put one on a spoon, and it was still to hot to just pop into my mouth. I poked a hole in one to release some of the seriously hot soup into my spoon. I took a bite.
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They were perfect: wrappers thin and delicate, soup insanely porky, and filling oh so tender. No different than what I remember tasting at the restaurant when I last ordered them two weeks ago.
Seven minutes later, I tried another one. The wrapper had gotten chewy and the filling slighly mushy. The soup dumplings had been reduced to sodden mediocrity.
Everyone, even Ben, agreed: Soup dumplings can travel, but no more than two blocks. And they must be eaten immediately upon arrival. If you wait five minutes to eat your soup dumplings, you invite disaster and disappointment.


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bored to death is a new show on HBO. ok wait – this has jason schwartzman, zach galifianakis AND ted danson in it. it also has a great tagline: "a noir-rotic comedy". i bet it never airs in south africa, or gets cruelly cancelled before it reaches our shores (much like arrested development, or something)
confession: i used to have a total crush on ted danson when i was a kid! yes, something about his dry wit / sarcasm. there was cheers, of course, but i LOVED him in 3 men and a baby / little lady. hah. come on, i was only 7ish. anyway, he's like the original hugh laurie.
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Kimberley Walsh topped the Strictly Come Dancing leaderboard for the first time with a perfect score of 40 out of 40 points.
This week the celebrities were faced with combining two dance styles together and performing them to once piece of music in a 'Dance Fusion' challenge.
The Girls Aloud singer and partner Pasha Kovalev dazzled the judges with their effortless tango crossed with cha cha to The Weather Girls hit It's Raining Men. Walsh strutted her stuff in a red beaded dress and matching heels, as Kovalev looked dapper in a dark waistcoat and red collar and tie.
The studio audience gave the pair a standing ovation as presenter Bruce Forsyth told them: "It's all for you!"
All four judges were united in their top score, winning over even the hard-to-please Craig Revel Horwood, who declared simply: "That is dancing." Bruno Tonioli raved: "You started a nuclear fusion, that was incredible, there was a surprise at every turn. Imaginative, inventive, seamless - the dance of the season so far."
Former prima ballerina Darcey Bussell said: "I loved it, you made it your own. Fabulous."
"I'm going to join the audience, well done," said Len Goodman as he stood to clap the triumphant pair.
Television star Dani Harmer and her partner Vincent Simone scored an impressive 38 with their blending of the quickstep and Charleston to the Manhattan Rhythm Kings's Happy Feet.
The lowest score of the night went to former Westlife singer Nicky Byrne his partner Karen Hauer, after they failed to impress with their fusion of samba and American fox-trot. Dancing to Olly Murs and Flo Rida's Troublemaker, the pair performed an energetic routine that saw Byrne sliding across the floor on his knees.
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text: TITLE: Alaska Organizer DEPARTMENT: Western Conservation REPORTS TO:Nelli Williams POSITION TYPE/HOURS: full time/40 hours ABOUT TROUT UNLIMITED Trout Unlimited is a national organization with 300,000 members and supporters organized into over 400 chapters and councils nationwide. These dedicated grassroots volunteers are matched by a respected staff of organizers, lawyers, policy experts, and scientists, who work out of more than 45 offices across the country. Our mission is to conserve, protect, and restore North America's cold-water fisheries and their watersheds. POSITION SUMMARY This is an exciting opportunity to join Trout Unlimited in its Anchorage, Alaska office. The Alaska Organizer will work to protect the freshwater ecosystem in Bristol Bay, one of the most important and prized wild salmon strongholds left on the planet. As the Alaska Organizer, you will be responsible for mobilizing anglers, hunters, and other key partners to protect Bristol Bay. Working with TU's Alaska Program staff, local chapter members, volunteers and partner organizations, you will be responsible for managing and carrying out a wide variety of public education and grassroots organizing activities including: Sharing information about the proposed Pebble Mine and its threat to Bristol Bay via events, in-person meetings, social media, one-on-one phone calls and mass-email. Inspiring and mobilizing anglers, hunters, outdoor enthusiasts, fishing businesses and other partners to take action to protect Bristol Bay. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience conducting public outreach and using communication tools and tactics to inspire action. S/he will work effectively both independently and as part of a team and will thrive in a fast-paced environment with hard-working colleagues and partners. S/he will develop creative ways to tell our story and inspire anglers and hunters and other target audiences to act. We are looking for someone who is innovative and can creatively brainstorm while keeping daily priorities focused on the ultimate goal of protecting Bristol Bay. Further, a knowledge of Alaska's various cultures, history, hunting and fishing opportunities and political landscape are all important skills to bring to the job. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Work with TU's nationwide network of staff, volunteers, partners and members to grow and engage our base of more than 300,000 members and supporters to take action against Pebble via online, in-person, and phone contact. Work with tribal, business and commercial fishing partners to amplify local efforts to the national level and present a united front against the Pebble Mine. Staff booths at key L-48 sport shows during the winter/spring of 2019 to collect comments and increase visibility of the issue. Use best practices and available tools, as well as test new creative ideas, to achieve high rates of online and in-person action. Recruit and work with volunteers and influencers to help spread the word about the proposed Pebble Mine and its threat to Bristol Bay. Organize public events in key lower-48 cities to bring attention to the ongoing Pebble Mine issue and activate anglers and hunters to act. Actively collaborate with other organizers who are pursuing similar objectives. This is not an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience Passion for protecting the Bristol Bay region and its fish and wildlife resources Minimum of two years of experience in grassroots organizing and understanding of best organizing practices Desire and ability to relate to and motivate anglers and hunters Demonstrated ability to organize and engage volunteers; experience working in rural areas and experience using online grassroots engagement tools and tracking platforms preferred Outstanding interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work with a wide range of people and partners Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and to work independently Excellent written and oral communication skills Ability and willingness to travel frequently within Alaska and occasionally to the lower 48 states, sometimes for extended periods of time and over weekends Ability to occasionally lift 25 pounds Understanding of Alaska politics and key Bristol Bay stakeholders a plus This is not an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. This is a one-year position with the possibility of extension dependent on funding and performance. Compensation competitive and dependent on experience. The Alaska Organizer will be based in Anchorage and will report directly to the Alaska Program Director. HOW TO APPLY Please send resume, cover letter, a relevant writing sample, salary requirements, and the names and contact information for three references to email@example.com and include "Alaska Organizer" in the subject line. Position is open until filled. No phone calls please. TU is an Equal Employment Opportunity & Affirmative Action Employer pursuant to Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act & Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistant Act. TU hires staff without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status or disability. Please fill out this voluntary form and submit it as an attachment to this email address .


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New products introduced over the last week include the addition of the Brevan Howard strategy to one of its funds and Prospera Financial Services' launch of a new virtual assistant program.
In addition, Franklin Templeton completed a majority stake acquisition in K2 Advisors, MFS added to its target date fund lineup and Hennessy Advisors completed its merger with FBR Funds.
Here are the latest developments of interest to advisors:
1) Franklin Templeton Buys Majority Stake in K2 Fund of Hedge Funds
Franklin Templeton Investments announced Thursday that it has completed the acquisition of a majority stake in K2 Advisors Holdings LLC, an independent fund of hedge funds manager, enhancing Franklin Templeton's alternative investments and multi-asset solutions platforms.
The proceeds will be used by K2 to purchase all the equity currently held by TA Associates and retire all OF K2's debt obligations. The current management of K2 has not sold any of its interests and has not received any up-front consideration in this transaction. Franklin Templeton will acquire the remainder of K2 over a multiyear period.
Morgan Stanley served as financial advisor to Franklin Templeton, and Bank of America Merrill Lynch and Freeman & Co. served as financial advisors to K2.
K2 was co-founded in 1994 by William A. Douglass III and David C. Saunders, managing directors. They have entered into long-term employment arrangements in connection with the transaction and will continue to manage the business. No changes are planned for the K2 investment management processes.
2) MFS Adds 5 Funds to Lifetime Funds Target Date Suite
MFS Investment Management announced Friday that it has added five funds t its Lifetime Funds target date suite, now offering funds in five-year increments through 2055. The new funds are designed to offer advisors and investors greater flexibility and choice.
The new funds are MFS Lifetime 2015 Fund (LFTDX), MFS Lifetime 2025 Fund (LTTAX), MFS Lifetime 2035 Fund (LFEAX), MFS Lifetime 2045 Fund (LTMAX) and MFS Lifetime 2055 Fund (LFIAX).
The funds are available through financial advisors as well as through retirement plan platforms.
3) Altegris Macro Strategy Fund Adds Brevan Howard to Portfolio
Altegris Advisors announced Wednesday a new allocation that accesses the Brevan Howard Emerging Markets Local Fixed Income strategy in the Altegris Macro Strategy Fund (MCRAX, MCRNX, MCRCX, MCRIX). The fund seeks to achieve absolute returns from income and capital appreciation by utilizing strategies.
The strategy from European hedge fund provider Brevan Howard, the second largest provider in Europe, is an actively managed liquid strategy that seeks exposure to fixed income returns primarily in global emerging markets in the Asia and Pacific region, Africa, Eastern Europe (including Russia) and Latin America. It takes actively managed exposures to fixed income securities and currencies and predominantly invests in government bond and financial derivative instruments referencing interest rates and currencies.
4) Hennessy Advisors Wraps Up Merger with FBR Funds
Novato, Calif.-based Hennessy Advisors (HNNA) said Oct. 29 that it wrapped up the acquisition of assets related to the management of the 10 FBR Funds.
The FBR Funds have been reorganized into the Hennessy Funds, bringing Hennessy's total assets under management to some $3.1 billion and the total number of shareholders to about 180,000. (Hennessey Advisors' and FBR Funds' boards approved the merger earlier this year.)
Read the entire story, Hennessy Advisors Wraps Up Merger With FBR Funds, at AdvisorOne.
5) Prospera Financial Services Launches New Virtual Assistant Program
Prospera Financial Services announced Wednesday that it is now offering a new virtual assistant program for their independent financial advisors.
The new virtual sales assistant program was specifically created to give the advisor sales support on an as-needed basis. The virtual sales assistant works with advisors remotely to perform business-related services such as answering phones, creating mass mailings, opening new accounts and performing account maintenance. Advisors can choose from three different levels of service, depending on which duties they want the virtual assistant to perform; the three options vary in price.
Read the Oct. 26 Portfolio Products Roundup at AdvisorOne.


text: Professor Rundquist Presents With Bill Nye Some familiar faces took center stage when Sophia, an online social education platform, hosted what they called the nation's largest-ever flipped classroom event at the Mall of America rotunda. People of all ages came out in droves to watch Hamline associate professor of physics Andy Rundquist assist well-known scientist, engineer, author, and inventor Bill Nye in presenting and executing the demonstrations. Nye is best known as the face of the popular PBS children's program Bill Nye the Science Guy. Go to Hamline's Facebook page for more photos of Rundquist and Nye's entertaining and educational demonstrations.Rundquist was also one of the creative forces behind conceptualizing and producing the large-scale demonstrations for the Mall of America event. For a sense the exciting experiments performed during the presentation, you can watch some of Rundquist's previous in-class assignments on the Hamline physics YouTube channel. Video from the event will also be available at a future date on YouTube."Sophia heard that I work with my students to do the Piper Physics Patrol at local schools and wondered if I'd be willing to do a version of that show with Bill Nye," Rundquist said. "It was a great opportunity and I really enjoyed it." Professor Rundquist is frequently invited to national conferences to talk about his teaching approaches, including flipping the physics classroom and standards-based grading. Much like Bill Nye, Rundquist capitalizes on a hands-on and fun approach to science, giving numerous opportunities for his students to reassess the various learning goals of each course. Rundquist asserts that the focus is on learning and demonstration of that learning. "I want the student to own their own learning. Success for me is when I can back away and let them demonstrate that ownership," Rundquist said. You can watch Bill Nye and Professor Rundquist in action on Hamline's YouTube channel or in the videos below. )


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Volvo, Steel & Safety
Anyone who has anything to do with the steel industry ought to go out and buy a Volvo right now.
This is not just because it will help the company out in the U.S. market, where it finished 2013 with deliveries of 61,233 vehicles, off 10.1% compared to 2012.
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Volvo V40 crashed
No, it because the company, which is reemphasizing its heritage—safety—all the way to the extent of pursuing a vision that by 2020 "no one should be killed or seriously injured in a new Volvo" is making the point that steel is contributing to such things as receiving 2013 IIHS Top Safety Pick+ ratings for its S80, S60, and XC90.
Thomas Broberg, senior safety advisor at Volvo Cars, stated, "Our safety cage features a robust design with a blend of different steel qualities. The new IIHS test program confirms the exceptional crashworthiness of this patented solution. Similar mixtures of steel qualities are used in all current Volvo models and the technology will be further enhanced in the upcoming models developed on our Scalable Product Architecture."
Sure, almost all auto manufacturers are touting their use of high- and ultra-high-strength steels, but rarely have I seen such a definitive statement vis-à-vis the virtues of the ferrous materials.
Of course, it is not all about steel.
Volvo has had a leadership position in front crash prevention systems, with its City Safety and Pedestrian Detection with Full Auto Brake.
Volvo S80 not crashed
Volvo offers City Safety as standard on all its new cars (with the exception of the XC90, but this is only because it is an older platform that isn't compatible—but a new XC90 is coming later this year, and you can be confident it will have every safety tech in Volvo's extensive suite). This is a system that operates at speeds up to 19 mph. It uses a laser-based sensor that detects vehicles up to 6 meters ahead. There is a processor that runs 50 calculations per second, determining whether the vehicle is going to crash into the car ahead and does things ranging from alerting the driver to, when the driver is inattentive to the audible and visible warnings, stopping the car.
Pedestrian Detection with Full Auto Brake makes use of forward looking radar and a digital camera. Its functionality is pretty much described by its name.
Steel and smarts. Seems like a safe combination.
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For the high-performance Corvette Z06 GM defied tradition and switched from a steel to an aluminum frame.
Multiple Choices for Light, High-Performance Chassis
How carbon fiber is utilized is as different as the vehicles on which it is used. From full carbon tubs to partial panels to welded steel tube sandwich structures, the only limitation is imagination.
Tires of the Future?
If automotive tire upstart Amerityre can perfect its polyurethane tires, we may soon have to revise the phrase "where the rubber meets the road."


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What you're seeing is the rarely-observed phenomenon of sonoluminscence. Gas bubbles are collapsing, and part of the energy of their collapse is being translated into visible light. Here's how it happens!
A liquid is rarely entirely pure. It is usually full of salts, swirling pieces of grit, and dissolved gas. When it is agitated by something like the vibrations of sound energy, small pressure waves move through the liquid. As the pressure of some parts of the liquid decreases, the gas stops being dissolved, and forms bubbles. It's the same principle that causes an opened bottle of soda to fizz. The pressure release brings the gas bubbles out.
But a bottle of soda has a permanent release of pressure. Sound energy only temporarily takes the pressure off a certain stretch of liquid. When the pressure comes back on, the bubbles collapse with a great degree of force. This force heats the liquid near enough that sometimes the molecules of the liquid come apart, and creates temperatures comparable to the surface of the sun. A tiny bit of that energy goes into the formation of light. Most of the time, it's not visible. In this picture, the application of ultrasound to water is making a lot of sonoluminescent bubbles.
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Ohio University's branch of Pi Beta Phi held a winter formal and, just like their sisters at Miami University (of Ohio), they abandoned all forms of lady-likeness and terrorized the place where it was held. The Smoking Gun has the gory rundown.
As noted, just like the last time, the Parkersburg Arts Center, based in West Virginia, outlines the significant damage to their facility, including some scuffed-up floors, a broken sink, and, amazingly, a messy ceiling. How do such friendly-looking girls cause all this damage? The shell-shocked director of the facility has the rundown from her staff:
Again with the feces. Plus, these Pi Phis cranked it up a level with the food "missile" fight in addition to the predictable puddles of vomit left unattended. And then, of course, there's wanton public fornication. That's a given. But there's more!
So the bartender at this party was apparently almost robbed and then stripped naked by this wild mob of unhinged gals and their dates, according to this Abby Hayhurst person, who may or may not be exaggerating. Regardless, the Pi Phis are poised to become the Hell's Angels of a new generation. Somebody find one brave, lunatic writer to infiltrate their reckless club and file an undercover exposé as soon as possible.


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By Clive Cussler and Thomas Perry
The Clive Cussler empire expands with another title in the Sam and Remi Fargo series. Co-written with Thomas Perry, "The Mayan Secrets" is also the best of the series so far.
The Fargo husband-and-wife treasure-hunting duo have had success in finding lost treasures. They have plenty of money and don't have to worry about day jobs or spending a month at a time away from home. So when an earthquake hits a section of Mexico, they feel compelled to supply humanitarian aid.
While giving their assistance, they stumble on an ancient Mayan artifact. This sealed pot clutched in the hands of a skeleton clearly has significance, and to make sure it's not damaged or lost in the cleanup, Sam and Remi have it shipped to their home in San Diego with the assurance they will give it back to the Mexican government.
When they open the pot, they discover a book that contains information about the Mayan culture. Word spreads of their find, and soon a woman arrives on their doorstep demanding the book.
The Fargo series has been the forgotten child of the various series that Cussler writes with several co-authors. This time, the story and characters gel into an adventure that feels like Cussler's Dirk Pitt adventures.
Perry has written many terrific novels, and it's understandable why Cussler would want to write with him. Their first collaboration was spotty at best, but this time they've found their groove, and the end result is a blast.
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Calif. board endorses gay teen's Eagle Scout bid
A San Francisco Bay area Boy Scouts review board has challenged the Boy Scouts of America's prohibition on gay members by approving a local teenager's application for Eagle Scout status.
Eric Andresen said Tuesday that a four-member board of the Mt. Diablo-Silverado Council unanimously signed off on his son Ryan's bid after the teen's Scoutmaster refused to do so once Ryan came out as gay last fall.
Andresen says the endorsement is a moral victory that for now will have little practical effect for his son.
The council's staff executive is refusing to forward Ryan Andresen's application onto the national Boy Scouts organization for final approval.
Boy Scouts of America spokesman Deron Smith says Ryan does not meet the Scouts' membership criteria.


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As any Olympic athlete can tell you, the road to the games is paved with sacrifice, commitment, hard work and dedication. Making the most of everything you've got. In my case, "everything I've got" amounts to $1,000 and a week off work in mid-February. And while I don't stand a chance of making the podium, I do intend to make it to the Olympics.
A quick fare search, however, and the first setback becomes clear: Return flights from Eastern Canada to Vancouver during the Winter Olympics will run you in the neighbourhood of $1,000. It may be just as well. Arrive in Vancouver needing a hotel room and risk facing nightly rates close to the four-figure mark. Even budget accommodations on the outskirts of Metro Vancouver, ordinarily just less than $100 for a night's stay, are advertising rates six times the norm.
As countless TV spots have been pointing out for months, "the games are coming to Canada." But what happens when Canada can't afford to come to the games? The answer involves a little patience and a large penchant for adventure. With these ingredients, and the tips below, I can prove a week at the games can be accessible to almost anyone, and for less than $1,000.
If you live east of Calgary, driving to the Olympics is out of the question, given the time it takes and the weather in February. But hark: Three quarters of our population lives within 150 kms of the United States, a country blessed with discount airlines. A lagging travel sector has driven U.S. airfares even lower than usual. Airlines such as Southwest and JetBlue operate no-frill services with cross-continental fares costing a fraction of what they do in Canada.
Flying midweek (much cheaper than weekends) to Seattle from such cities as Buffalo, Detroit and Minneapolis currently costs less than $350, return, taxes included. Other points of departure close to the Canadian border -- Portland, Maine, and Burlington, Vt., for example-- have fares for less than $400. The Seattle-Tacoma International Airport clocks in at a distance of only 250 kms from downtown Vancouver. Consider it an added West Coast sightseeing opportunity: Roundtrip ground transport on the Washington State Quick Shuttle costs $87, if booked 24 hours in advance.
It's often said that some of the best parties during the Olympic Games are within the gated walls of the Athletes Village. But unless you have a six-pack of abs and a security badge, your chances of gaining access are nil. Next best place to let loose, and grab a couple hours of sleep, is at one of the more than a dozen hostels scattered throughout the Vancouver area. Most are filling up fast, but Hostel International's Jericho Beach location is one of handful with beds remaining through the Olympics. At just $30 a night for a bed in a shared dormitory, the price can't be beat and neither can the location: The hostel is a short walk from Thunderbird Arena, site of qualifying Olympic hockey games. Sharing rooms with strangers can be fun; sure Sven and Soren, the Swedish curling enthusiasts, are loud snorers, but their passion for face paint and patriotism is part of the Olympic experience. Added bonus of a hostel: There are often self-catering kitchens, so you can shop at local grocery stores and cook meals yourself.
Hostels are proving to be such an attractive option that the government has decided to jump on board. Late last month, the 2010 Organizing Committee announced it was taking over Vancouver's Hotel Eldorado and opening its doors as a youth hostel for the duration of the games. A rate of $34 a night will get you dorm-style accommodation in one of the facility's 300 beds, along with an affordable breakfast, Internet access and TV lounge.
It's difficult to justify travelling all the way to the Olympics without actually taking in any of the games. Currently, the 2010 ticketing site has seats remaining for qualifying men's and women's hockey and curling matches, plus nightly medal ceremonies at Vancouver's BC Place. While most of the sought-after tickets are long gone, all hope is not lost. A fan-to-fan web-based marketplace should be up by mid-December, and will allow ticket holders to donate, trade or sell tickets to those looking to attend events. The site will guarantee legitimate transactions and limit the markup sellers can impose. Nothing, however, prevents dedicated fans from showing up in Vancouver with empty hands and open wallets.
As the games unfold, asking prices for tickets will almost certainly shift. The silver lining to a poor showing by Canadian athletes will likely be more access to tickets for impoverished fans. While attending actual events is not crucial to the Olympic experience, it does make for more satisfying trip. Plus, as an added bonus, access to the Metro Vancouver transit system is included with the Olympic ticket on the day of that event.
My own elaborate travel itinerary is giving the Olympic Torch relay, the longest ever held within the borders of the host country, a run for its money. My trip to the Winter Games will begin with a Greyhound ride down the QEW to Buffalo and on to a Southwest Airlines flight bound for Phoenix. A couple of hours later, another flight to Seattle. Then I'll board an Alaska Airways plane to the Vancouver International Airport. An 18-hour journey, but one that is running me a fraction of the cost of a direct flight from Toronto to Vancouver. The trip home is similar, save for a stop in Chicago (and, perhaps, Guam).
In Vancouver, I'm crashing on the floor of a former university roommate. I've already invited myself to dinner at the homes of a dozen friends conveniently located throughout B.C.'s Lower Mainland.
As for tickets, I camped out on the official Vancouver 2010 ticket site during the final phase of the public on-sale period and grabbed scored tickets to a couple of medal ceremonies and a women's curling qualifier. Not the most sought-after events, but the Olympics nonetheless.
The Vancouver Games will be a massive party, a proud moment for Canada and, at the end of the day, filled with stories you will tell your grandkids. Can I afford this trip. Probably not. Can I afford to miss the opportunity to experience the Olympics in my own backyard? No.
Is the trip worth all the work it has taken to get me there? That question I won't be able to answer until hour six of my layover in Phoenix.
- Mackay Taggart is a producer at Newstalk 1010 radio in Toronto.
-Return flights from Buffalo, Detroit or Minneapolis to Seattle: $350
-Return shuttle bus from Seattle Airport to Downtown Vancouver: $93
-Six nights at Hostel International's Jericho Beach: $180
-Tickets to five events, including hockey and curling: $212
-Food and spending money: $164


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Republican presidential contender Rick Santorum claimed a remarkable trifecta of wins and massive surge of momentum by sweeping Mitt Romney in all three contests in Colorado, Minnesota and Missouri.
Santorum's victories are all the more remarkable considering Romney's advantage in financing and organization. Tuesday's results included losses in two states – Colorado and Minnesota – that he won in his unsuccessful 2008 presidential campaign. Minnesota also became the first state where Romney did not end up in first or second place despite having the support of former presidential candidate and State Governor Tim Pawlenty.
The stunning results by Santorum have raised fresh doubts about whether establishment favourite and perceived frontrunner Romney, can in fact win a General election or even the nomination itself after struggling to get support from the party's conservative base.
Santorum has now finished first in four of the first eight primaries and caucuses, after his narrow victory over Romney in Iowa's caucuses on January 3.
The former senator said his campaign was already bringing in more donations, an important consideration for a candidate who trails far behind Romney in the fund-raising race.
As he has before, Romney had seemed on track to win the nomination after big wins in Nevada and Florida last week. He had been expected to win easily in Colorado and did little campaigning in Minnesota and Missouri.
In Minnesota's caucuses, Santorum won with 45 percent of the vote. But the state became the first this year in which Romney did not finish first or second. Congressman Ron Paul was in second place with 27 percent and Romney was third at 17 percent.
Santorum trounced Romney by 30 percentage points in Missouri, 55 percent to 25 percent. That vote was a non-binding primary, but has symbolic value as a measure of support in a big Midwestern state.
The race was closer in Colorado where Santorum won by 5 percentage points over Romney, 40 percent to 35 percent.
Santorum in his victory speech also appeared more presidential then before, setting up a contrast between himself and President Obama as more of the aloof and arrogant policies from a person out of touch with the American people, or a true conservative alternative who will listen to the voice of the people. Santorum essentially positioned himself as the champion of the American people, economic policy, social values, and defender of the constitution and first amendment in particular. It was a passionate and heartfelt speech that connected with the audience.
"I don't stand here to be the conservative alternative to Mitt Romney, I stand here to be the conservative alternative to Barack Obama," Santorum said. On health care, cap and trade and the Wall Street bailout, he charged, "Mitt Romney has the same positions as Barack Obama."
Romney addressing his supporters said, "This was a good night for Rick Santorum. I want to congratulate Senator Santorum and wish him the very best. We'll keep on campaigning down the road, but I expect to become our nominee with your help."
I asked the question in a recent article about Mitt Romney – What does he stand for? (worldviewtonight.wordpress.com/2012/02/01/romney-florida-an-expected-success-can-he-stand-up-to-the-obama-machine/)
The reason I asked the question was not out of any dislike for Romney, I admire a lot about Governor Romney and his business success in particular. The reason I asked the question was that Team Romney were very effective at attacking President Obama and Newt Gingrich with his powerful advertising spending however; I honestly didn't know what his vision for America was and where he stood on the key issues of the day.
Team Romney will need to have a very detailed reassessment of their strategy going forward. The tried and tested approach of going negative on his opponents, and touting his business experience combined with large rallies, has left voters and supporters devoid of enthusiasm for his candidacy.
Romney's speech last night was almost parrot fashion repetition of his talking points from the last week. He is failing to connect with the ordinary voter and too often has appeared rehearsed and uncomfortable when put in personal one to one interviews. Romney will need to throw off the consultant shackles and be more energetic, more personal and more natural on the campaign trail or face certain defeat.
Ironically, despite his poor showing in contests which he barely contested, Santorum's victories may also be good news for former Speaker Newt Gingrich. Team Romney will now need to develop a strategy to attack Santorum and need Gingrich to stay in the race. The longer Gingrich stays in the race, the longer it will split the conservative vote. Three weeks out of the cross hairs for Gingrich may enable him to lay the ground work for a series of victories himself on Super Tuesday, March 6, 2012.
The Romney strategy was based on spending massive early to knock-out his rivals and claim the nomination early before turning his attention towards President Obama. Last night's remarkable series of wins by Santorum, now appears to have changed the GOP race into a near certain long drawn out affair, and even if Romney prevails as the nominee, his chances of defeating President Obama in the race for the White House in November have been damaged.
There are three winners from last night's results. Santorum's victories give him the momentum he needs going forward and hopefully an injection of much needed financial support. They give President Obama renewed confidence that former Governor Romney is not as strong an opponent as initially believed and the longer the race GOP race on, the more damaged he will become. Finally, it gives Gingrich hope and time to re-organise his campaign and ground work ahead of Super Tuesday to deliver a series of southern victories himself.
A bad night for Romney.
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A true story of love
Written by Andrew Girardin. Art by Gonzalo Muñoz
Q - What is this blog about? A - It's stuff written by Andrew Girardin. And comics and games. Q - I'm weakminded and need to be popular. What do my peers say about it? A - "Your blog is so funny! It's the best written blog! Why don't you write a full-length novel? I'd gladly buy it!" Q - Is Andrew that guy who translates the Asterix jokes? A - Yes. Q - Why doesn't he just stick to that? A - Good point. Don't know.


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Remedy Games is looking for developers to work on a unannounced next-generation project. Could this be Alan Wake 2?
I hope it's not published by MS. I want it on pc and the open world back.
It was pirated over a million times on xbox.
Was profitable on pc in less than 48hrs
Over all they sold a little over 2 million.
I think it's better for them to be on all platforms unless MS checks are that big there is no benefit to being xbox exclusive.
As a long time remedy fan I want them to make games without any MS influence.
And I hope they never buy them.
Nope. They just posted this recently.
"To apply, please fill in the application form by 3rd of February 2013."
Could be a brand new first party title for the next xbox. They have been working with the Durango SDKs over a year now. Cant wait till E3 to see what they have to show us.


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Give a name to ESA's zone of silence
Kept isolated from the external Universe, a special ESA chamber simulates the boundless emptiness of space for testing satellite antennas. Recently refitted, it is in need of a new name. Come up with a winning suggestion and you can visit it for yourself.
Long sporting the workaday name of Compact Payload Test Range, this chamber at ESA's technical heart in the Netherlands is a crucial part of the Agency's ability to check antennas attached to complete five-tonne satellites.
Metal walls block out all external electromagnetic signals such as TV and radio, radar and even mobile phone calls. And the chamber's interior walls are clad with spiky 'anechoic' foam cladding to absorb radio signals internally.
A lot of internal noise is similarly absorbed – making for a notably hushed workplace as engineers prepare items for testing, most recently ESA's latest Galileo satellites.
"The Range is more than 25 years old, but bearing in mind the needs of future ESA missions it was recently refitted," explains Luis Rolo, overseeing the facility.
""It has now become one of the few antenna test ranges in the world able to measure the performance of large antennas using near-field and far-field techniques inside the same anechoic chamber.
"Most equivalent sites focus on one measurement type or the other. So we are looking for a new name to reflect this new dual capability."
A pair of carefully shaped carbon fibre reflectors transforms the spherical expanding radio signals coming to or from the satellite into a straight signal beam as though from far away in space.
This feature means that 'far-field' measurements equivalent to long-range testing can be reliably carried out even in a chamber of limited size – which is where the 'compact' in the name comes from.
Then, last year, the Range gained a state-of-the-art 'near-field scanner' to measure the electromagnetic fields in the immediate vicinity of a test antenna or complete satellite. Either the scanner or the test item itself can be moved to build up a complete map of its 'near-field' radiation patterns.
"These near-field measurements can then be mathematically processed to model their equivalent far-field performance," adds Luis. "Both classes of testing can cover a broad range of frequencies, offering huge versatility to our internal and external customers."
Suggest a name
The competition to suggest a name is open to any citizen of ESA's Member States. Just email your suggestion plus a short explanation to firstname.lastname@example.com, including 'COMPETITION' in the header.
The winning suggestion will receive a tour of ESTEC, including the Range, and a collector's copy of the large format photo-book, The ESA Effect.
Further information on how to enter is provided here.


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Sweet Iris BioGlitter 1mm
Keep Calm and Glitter On... Our Sweet Iris BioGlitter is an intense violet, chunky particle that is 100% biodegradable glitter. Which means it's better for the planet while also being smooth and soft on your skin.
Our bio glitter range features the same high-quality, precision-cut sparkly glitter that you've come to expect from a Glitter Haven Glitter, without any of the environmental guilt of that surrounds PET glitter! What's more, you don't have to change your method of application, BioGlitter can be adhered to the skin as you would any normal glitter - with Glitter Fix, Crystal Fix, moisturiser, vaseline, hair gel or paw paw cream. Sweet Iris BioGlitter is a cosmetic grade glitter that is based on a biodegradable film made from sustainably-sourced, renewable and responsibly-managed plantations of primarily eucalyptus trees.
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How Sexting Can Boost Your Adult Relationship [VIDEO]
Flirty singles and couples are sexting their way to fiery intimacy in their relationships. How about you?
In April, U.K.-based mobile news site Recombu polled 2,000 adults, who revealed many were sexting. According to the survey, 48% of women and 45% of men sent provocative images, videos and sexually suggestive messages electronically.
Aside from the great benefits to sexting, there are also cases of flirty texts gone very wrong (for example, former representative Anthony Weiner's Twitter scandal). The Recombu survey reveals 1 in 10 have sent sext texts to the wrong person. Like everything else in the game of tech-aided romance, there are rules. Heed this warning: Being flirty on your phone could easily be considered lewd, creepy or even criminal if you and the recipient aren't on the same page.
On tonight's episode of Love in the Time of Robots, Nerdist.com's resident sex blogger Sandra Daugherty will share her wisdom about the do's and don'ts of sexting. If done well, sexting could transform your romantic relationship for the better. Sex Nerd Sandra will reveal how to turn sexting into something fun and pressure-free, if that's something you're comfortable with in your relationship.
Send your sexting concerns and questions to the expert advice team manning the (@LoveBot) Twitter and Facebook accounts. Catch new episodes of Love in the Time of Robots Mondays at 10 p.m. EST on Mashable, Ustream.tv and HowAboutWe.
Do you sext? If so, share some of your guidelines or sexting etiquette rules with us in the comments.
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There are a variety of places where you can purchase books for your collection, and a number of things that you should always be cognisant when buying a rare book.
A rare book fair is a trade show of sorts where booksellers from a specific region, country, or from across the globe gather, bringing their best and most interesting books to sell. These events are an excellent chance meet a large number of booksellers and see a vast number of books.
Among independent bookstores which specialize in rare books there are different varieties. Some will be a traditional bookstore which you have visited, with a store front, regular business hours, and a shop keeper where you can browse and handle various books. Other more high end rare book stores will more resemble art galleries, again keeping regular hours but very different in appearance. Different still are the rare booksellers who work out of their home or a small warehouse, sell most of their items via catalog, auction, or the Internet and only open their doors to the public via appointment. You should never hesitate to set up an appointment with this sort of bookseller but be aware that you should never arrive un-announced. Lastly there are independent book dealers who conduct their entire business online.
The Internet has vastly changed the world of bookselling. Gone are the days of placing a classified advertisement in the AB Bookman magazine explaining your desire to buy a specific volume all in the hopes that a book dealer (or collector) who had the volume on offer also happened to read that specific issue and contact you. Now a collector can simply search the inventory of booksellers from around the globe from the comfort of their home, and purchase books they require for their collection to be shipped to their doorstep. On the Internet there are a few different types of businesses that you, as a buyer, should be aware of.
More often than not here is where you will learn that an old book is usually just an old book, but if you really know your stuff occasionally you can find highly interesting books and nearly always at a fantastic bargain price.
Whether it�s at a world famous auction house like Christie�s and Sotheby�s or a small auction house in a rural town, auctions can be a fun and exciting way to buy books. Attend previews, do your homework and plan your purchases.
Booksellers produce catalogs for two reasons, first to highlight the cream of their inventory. Second a bookseller will produce a catalog as means of distinguishing themselves as a destination for the finest books available, and because of this a bookseller can spend an immense amount of time and money to create an amazingly beautiful printed document.
Because they are so meticulously researched and beautifully laid some collectors include the catalogs themselves as part of their collection to be used as bibliographies and conversation pieces.
Catalogs can be very educational and contain a large amount of information relevant to collectors.
Now that you are familiar with the various places you can buy collectible books here are some rules of thumb to contemplate when you are about to purchase a book. These should be considered rough guidelines rather than hard and fast rules, as there are a great many exceptions and the most important thing n is your personal preference.


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The demonry known as the "electric car" has now infiltrated all of our great and proud country: There is at least one Tesla Model S in every single state in our proud union.
The 50 state infiltration ended with a recent registration in Jackson, Mississippi. As Edmunds notes, Mississippi was the last state without a Tesla for at least eight months, so it was just a matter of time until one made it into the state.
That means Tesla has taken just 18 months to enter all 50 states, while the Nissan Leaf took a full 23 months. It's not a surprise that it takes longer for an electric car to enter certain markets as there is still an aversion to the new tech in much of the country.
Now let's see how long it takes for a second Model S to be registered in Mississippi.