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• Click Activate. This will activate the game on your Ubisoft account.
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If Memory Serves
This story appears in the April 1997 issue of Business Start-Ups magazine. Subscribe »
Just a few years ago, the conventional wisdom said that upgrading your existing PC system often made sense. You could easily add a few years of life to your system by upgrading your hard disk, CPU, memory or graphics adaptor. But with today's exceedingly fast-paced changes in computer technology and free-falling prices, that no longer holds true.
"You can get a system for $1,800 this year that cost $4,000 a year ago," says Jim McGregor, senior analyst for In-Stat, a market research and consulting company in Scottsdale, Arizona. "So now I'd say, `Get as much system as you can, use it as long as you can, and then move on to a new system."
McGregor cites just two exceptions to that rule: adding memory or a faster modem. Modems were spotlighted in last month's "Business Bytes"; this month, we focus on what adding memory, or RAM, can do.
RAM temporarily stores programs, data and processed information in memory cells as it moves to and from the processor, video card and other peripherals. If you don't have enough high-speed RAM, your computer will temporarily store your data or applications in virtual memory--meaning it uses your hard drive. Because hard drives use mechanical (rather than electronic) methods to store and retrieve information, using virtual memory significantly slows down your system. Conversely, adding RAM can vastly improve application speed.
The good news for potential buyers is that memory prices have been plummeting over the past year--you can currently get a RAM upgrade for about $6 or $7 per megabyte.
When To Upgrade
Memory is always on every techie's list of top upgrades. But that doesn't mean you should automatically add memory to a slow machine. "If your system is less than a 486, sell it," advises McGregor. "It's technologically incompatible with Windows 95."
Similarly, if you have a brand-new machine, you probably won't need to upgrade memory, either. Most computer manufacturers have begun loading new machines with 24MB or 32MB RAM, which is more than adequate for most requirements. It's certainly more than today's applications can use, and it will probably take a year or two before typical applications start requiring that much memory. Even then, probably only the traditionally memory-hungry applications such as games, multimedia or videoconferencing will require additional memory.
Where you may start needing more memory is if you habitually use several applications at one time in different windows. For the most part, memory is a good upgrade. If you have an older Pentium model, or if you have a 486 with 4MB to 8MB RAM, you can probably get another year out of it.
Do It Yourself?
Determining which type of RAM you need, however, isn't easy. With so many types, in many speeds, sizes and capacities, it's easy to buy the wrong kind.
The type of RAM you'll be upgrading is called DRAM (Dynamic RAM). If you own a brand-name PC, upgrades will be relatively straightforward. Call a reputable memory vendor, and tell them your PC's brand and model. The company should be able to find RAM modules that fit your system.
But if you have a no-name clone or want to buy your memory at a computer superstore, you'd better know what you're doing. Here are the factors you need to consider:
- SIMMs and DIMMs: First, you need to know whether your computer uses SIMMs (single in-line memory modules) or DIMMs (dual in-line memory modules). A SIMM or DIMM is a plug-in board with a number of RAM chips that fits into a socket on the motherboard. SIMMs come in 30- or 72-pin varieties, while the newer DIMM design has 168 pins. If you have a 486 PC, you're probably using SIMMs with either 30 or 72 pins. Pentium PCs usually use 72-pin SIMMs or 168-pin DIMMs.
- Pins: These are tiny vertical gold bars at the bottom of the memory module. The easiest way to find out how many you have is to remove the PC's cover and measure the size of the module. A 30-pin SIMM is just over 3 inches long, a 72-pin SIMM measures a bit over 4 inches long, and DIMMs are about 5 inches long.
- Memory speed: Most of today's PCs use either 60- or 70-nanosecond (ns) RAM. To determine which speed your computer uses, consult your PC's manual or technical specifications, or ask your vendor. If your PC requires 70ns RAM, you can use the faster 60ns chips, although you won't get any speed advantage. Don't buy RAM that's slower than required because it won't work in your system.
- Memory banks: When you add RAM modules to your PC, you'll need to fill an entire memory bank. On some PCs, one bank can hold four SIMM slots; on others, two SIMMs or one DIMM fill up a bank. If you can't tell by looking at the motherboard, check its documentation to determine what constitutes one memory bank in your PC. If your memory banks are full, you'll need to replace your existing RAM with higher-capacity SIMMs or DIMMs.
Remember, you can't mix memory of different capacities, such as 1MB and 4MB SIMMs, in the same bank. You can, however, mix them in terms of having, say, one bank full of 1MB SIMMs and another bank full of 4MB SIMMs.
The Future Of Memory
One of the major problems with all RAM used in today's systems is that it can't keep up with processor speeds. For example, you may have a CPU that can run at 200 MHz but memory that runs at only 100 MHz. That causes bottlenecks in your system, and you won't get the performance gains you'd expect from upgrading to a faster CPU.
To solve this problem, vendors are working on new ways to speed up DRAM technology. Again, you need to know what your system supports; you won't get any additional performance gains from high-speed RAM if your system can't support that particular type of RAM. Following is an overview of some of the best RAM technologies out there--and what's coming up next.
- Fast Page Mode (FPM) DRAM was the type of RAM used in older Pentium systems. It's an improvement over older forms of DRAM because it accesses data in the same row faster. If data needed is in the same row as the previous data, the memory controller doesn't have to repeat the row location; it only needs to indicate the next column location. Typical FPM DRAM speeds are close to 30 MHz.
- Extended Data Output (EDO) DRAM reduces the amount of time it takes to read data from memory by transferring data on both the uptick and the downtick of the clock cycle rather than on just one-half of the cycle. It runs at about 50 MHz. This type of fast memory has been added to most Pentium and Pentium Pro systems sold in the past 12 months.
- Burst EDO (BEDO) DRAM is an innovation that allows a "burst," or series of data, to be transmitted from memory with a single request. It runs at about 66 MHz.
- Synchronous RAM (SRAM) synchronizes memory speed with the speed of the internal processor. With current technology, SRAM runs at 100 MHz. While SRAM is starting to appear in some systems, production is not yet high enough to meet demand. As chip production increases, however, SRAM is likely to become the dominant RAM technology over the next six months to a year.
- RDRAM or RAMBUS DRAM is a DRAM chip from Rambus Inc., a memory chip manufacturer. RDRAM will probably become the new standard in the next two years because it has the support of Intel Corp., the largest CPU manufacturer for PC systems. When this type of RAM becomes widely used, it should support high-speed transfer rates of 1.3GB, which will keep up with PC clock speeds. Currently, RDRAM is used only in some game machines and PC graphics applications.
If anything can improve your system's speed and life span, it's RAM. With these basics, you should know enough to upgrade your system.
In A Flash
Another type of memory you may see mentioned in the trade press these days is flash memory. Flash memory is a hybrid technology that works somewhat like RAM and somewhat like a hard disk. It stores data in memory cells like RAM; but unlike RAM, the data stays in memory after the power is turned off.
Because flash memory has a limited life span and storage space, and must be erased in blocks of data rather than single bytes like RAM, it will never replace RAM. But compared with hard drives, flash memory has several advantages. It has no moving parts, so it has a higher tolerance for shock, vibration, extreme temperatures and harsh environments. Flash memory cards are also smaller and faster than hard drives.
Thanks to these characteristics, flash memory cards are being used as portable hard drives in rugged situations. They're also used in digital cameras, cellular phones, audio recorders and scanners to store images and voice data; in networking devices to store microcodes and instructions for transferring data; and in printers and print servers to hold fonts or frequently used graphics.
Cheryl J. Goldberg is a former editor of PC Magazine and has reported on the computer industry for more than 14 years. Write to her in care of Entrepreneur, 2392 Morse Ave., Irvine, CA 92614. You can also reach her via CompuServe at 70641,3632.
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In-Stat, 7418 E. Helm Dr., Scottsdale, AZ 85260, (602) 483-4460;
Kingston Technology, (800) 337-8410, (http://www.kingston.com).

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And so this is 2013, and what have we done? Another year over, and a new one's just begun… Holiday songs aside, 2013 is upon us, and that means reflecting on the past year and looking forward to things to come. This week, Weekly Famitsu asked several Japanese game developers about their plans for 2013. Each company answered with a keyword or phrase and a brief overview of their plans for the upcoming year. Here's what some of them had to say.
Company: Sony Computer Entertainment Japan
Keyword/phrase: "A Year of Laughter!!" We hope it will be a year where people will be able to be brighter, more vibrant and happier through PlayStation.
Look To 2013: We look to expand the PlayStation platform. We hope to let more customers play the PlayStation [brand] and increase our fans.
Company: Microsoft Japan
Keyword/phrase: Make it a year of "Connecting to Users and Expanding Their Enjoyment," be they existing or new.
Look To 2013: The Xbox 360 is creating a new value centered on hardware, software, and service, and we hope to strengthen that in 2013. We will also offer a new interactive entertainment-filled user experience through the broad spectrum of device connectivity enabled by the "Xbox SmartGlass" to a wider audience.
Company: Konami
Keyword/phrase: "Continuous, New Enjoyment."
Look To 2013: It's top secret, so we can't disclose it now. It's a secret.
Company: Square Enix
Keyword/phrase: "A Shift to Online Service"
Look To 2013: Establish MMO games and social games as well as strengthening IP.
Company: Sega
Keyword/phrase: "A Year of Leaping Forward"
Look To 2013: We will provide a balanced lineup of completely new titles, series titles, multiplayer games and such for a wider audience to enjoy. We also hope to obtain new consumers in both the home console and arcade market and increase customer satisfaction.
Company: Atlus
Keyword/phrase: "Revolutionary"
Look To 2013: We look to increasing our user base by delivering the "Atlus" brand to new stages through methods like mixed media and collaborations.
Company: Namco Bandai
Keyword/phrase: "Challenge! Growth! Evolution!"
Look To 2013: Namco Bandai plans to expand by thinking out of the box and through our IP-centric products and services.
Company: Tecmo Koei Games
Keyword/phrase: 2013 makes the 30th anniversary for the Nobunaga's Ambition series. We will "Make It a Year of New Challenges" while caring for our existing series and fans!
Look To 2013: We aim to be the world's number one entertainment content provider by offering products and services to satisfy our customers.
Company: Platinum Games
Keyword/phrase: In April, 2011, our CEO, Tatsuya Minami, delivered the message, "Challenge The World As Representatives of Japan." In 2013, we will re-acknowledge and strengthen this feeling as we slowly begin releasing the titles we have been preparing. This will be the year that the second stage of Platinum Games comes to form, and it will be a year that we vigorously push forward as both a brand and as a group.
Look To 2013: It looks to be a very dense year with the release of Metal Gear Rising Revengeance and new information on the already announced The Wonderful 101 and Bayonetta 2. We have become widely recognized internationally as an action game maker, but we hope to strengthen our image through the release or announcements of the aforementioned titles. We hope that 2013 will be a year that many more users across the world will hear and know of the company, "Platinum Games."
Note: No official statements from Nintendo or Capcom were released.
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|Dev: Traveller's Tales
|Pub: Disney Interactive Studios
|Release: May 10, 2011
|Players: 1-2
|Screen Resolution: 480p-1080p
|Comic Mischief, Cartoon Violence
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Pirates of the Caribbean has a pretty good history with me. I've always loved the Disney park ride, the movies inspired me throughout my high school and college years, and I am dying with anticipation for the fourth entry in the movie series to premiere later this month. However, when I heard that the series was going to be getting the LEGO-ization treatment, I couldn't help but be a little nervous. It's not that I don't love LEGO games, but the series as a whole seems to have been lagging in quality lately. The formula is getting a bit old, and the charm of even the stalwart LEGO Star Wars series is wearing thin. However, leave it to a bunch of bloody pirates to make the series feel fresh and new again. LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean isn't a perfect game, but it's certainly a return to the excellent form of the original games in the LEGO series.
Like all LEGO games, LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean tells you a truncated version of the story in the Pirates of the Caribbean movies. If you have never seen the movies, you probably won't understand much of the game's plotline. But these games are pretty much made for franchise fans, so you can't fault them too much for hitting the highlights and going straight for the laughs.
And laughs are something the game definitely doesn't skimp on. Triggered cutscenes are extremely frequent, but I never found myself bored or annoyed with them. The humor is extremely well done, and if you are a big-time Pirates nut, you will appreciate some of the in-jokes and winks that you get throughout the game.
However, humor can only get you so far. Fortunately, the main gameplay mechanics are another area where LEGO Pirates succeeds. One of my biggest complaints about the LEGO series as it has aged is the reliance of the "Force" gameplay mechanic. Sure, it's permissible in Star Wars games, but the use of renamed Force powers in games like LEGO Indy and LEGO Harry Potter made me feel like the level design was getting just a bit too lazy. But the good news is that you won't find any Force powers or floating pieces here. Instead, most of the game relies on your ability to fight with a sword and solve simple environment-based puzzles by using each character's various strengths. For example, you can hit targets with Will Turner's axe, you can use Jack Sparrow's compass to find hidden items, and you can even use animal characters to explore hidden areas. While some mechanics are clearly recycled from previous games, most of the gameplay elements feel new. Longtime players won't feel as fatigued from the gameplay as they probably did in previous releases.


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Bar charts of radiative forcing in 2050 (a) from all perturbations (from IPCC, 1996), (b) from subsonic aviation (Fa1), and (c) from the additional effect due to supersonic air traffic. Note scale change from (a) to (b) and (c). In (b), best estimate (bars) and high-low 67% probability intervals (whiskers) are given. No best estimate is shown for cirrus clouds; rather, the dashed line indicates a range of possible estimates. The evaluations below the graph are relative appraisals of the level of scientific understanding associated with each component. In (c), white bars denote the direct effect of the supersonic fleet (HSCT1000), whereas the black bars display the change resulting from the displaced subsonic air traffic.
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: : : I have written copy for a print advertisement which ends like this - "... you can be sure to receive the right solutions from Australia's largest and most established quantity surveyors"
: : : Ad copy is not English literature. It is often gramatically incorrect and relies a lot on jargon. I believe 'MOST established' effectively conveys the historical significance of the firm we are promoting. I am seeking comments however, whether the term is could be perceived as nonsensiccal, and therefore inappropriately representing the firm.
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: : Grammar isn't my strong point, so I work on the "sounds right/sounds wrong" level. And "most established" sounds wrong because when I see the word "most" I want an adjective next, and if I don't get one, then I want to get a big fat red pen and cross out the word "most" and write "very" to see if that makes me happy. And "very established" sounds silly (because a company is either established or it isn't). So, in this round about way, I conclude that you should find some other way of saying "most established". Did you mean oldest? I assumed not, or you would have said that. Which is the other problem with "most established". Pamela
: Forget the part about a company either being established or not, I've heard myself say something is a "well-established fact" so there must be degrees of establishedmentness. Pamela
"Most established" isn't idiomatic English. You can say "best-established" (note the hyphen) instead, or something more immediately understood, such as "oldest" or "most reputable."
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Fayette's school enrollment shows some growth from a year ago, with the total K-12 count up by nine students from last October.
That increase translates into a financial gain from state aid, however, explained superintendent Russ Griggs, the number of students attending Four-County Vocational School also increased. The majority of the state funding associated with those students goes to the vocational school, so state revenue overall won't change significantly.
The district's largest class last year grew a little bigger over the summer. This year's fifth grade class stands at 47, an increase of five.
The fourth grade class grew by four students, while the second and sixth grades each lost four students.
For the second year in a row, the senior class stands at 28, the same as this year's second grade.
The total enrollment of 484 still trails state projections that were used in determining construction of the new school. Estimates place the enrollment over the 500 mark, with a projected head count of 544 in the 2014-15 school year.
Open enrollment figures haven't changed much from a year ago. Thirty-one Fayette residents attend school in other districts (up from 28 last year) and 17 non-resident students attend school in Fayette—the same as last year.
In 2007, 36 Fayette students chose other districts and 20 non-residents attended Fayette.
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What differences does the Xbox 360 version of Minecraft have compared to playing on the PC?
EDIT: At the risk of this being too localized, I'm asking more about differences exclusive to each platform, not just differences of features that will most likely be added in future updates (for example, crafting). Otherwise, I feel like this question could become similar to a "What is the difference between Minecraft version x and version y" question, which isn't really what I'm asking. A simple "the XBLA Minecraft runs version x of Minecraft" is enough for that.


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Week 20 we had our big ultrasound to make sure our baby was developing normally and, of course, to find out whether we were having a boy or a girl. The process only took about an hour since baby was cooperative and didn't seem to mind being "photographed." It was a bit nerve racking at times, however. I listened carefully to the doctor's voice to make sure there were no sudden changes or concerns. A few minutes in, Dustin and I both relaxed and watched as pictures were taken of the brain, heart, spine, legs, arm and numerous other body parts. Every once in a while, baby would roll around and hide from us.
Toward the end of the picture session and checklist of fingers and toes, the doctor made her way to baby's spine. Dustin and I both saw the kidneys, which we mistook for being boy parts, but once she fully zoomed out, we both realized it was a girl. We would have been happy with either a boy or a girl, but for us it was nice to know and made us feel even closer to the little person in my belly.
After the sonogram was complete, the doctor went through the list of everything they had checked in the last hour. I skimmed everything, making sure everything said normal, before I could really listen to his comments. Dustin said he did the same thing. The doctor mentioned that baby had long limbs (in the 95th percentile!) and confusingly asked if I was tall (I guess because I was laying down when he saw me). I laughed and said, "Nooo, it's that guy," pointing at Dustin. Needless to say, with the morning sickness gone and a baby that takes after her father, my daughter and I have both grown a lot the last few weeks.
When I found out I was pregnant, I already felt behind in planning. Maybe that was natural mother's guilt starting early. I found a few things that made me feel more prepared and less scatterbrained. I started a baby journal, where I logged my thoughts, name ideas, pictures, food cravings, or whatever else popped in my head. I really didn't like some of the "baby books" that had very general questions and fill-in-the-blanks. Having my own journal for her felt a little more personal. Dustin also wrote in it periodically. His most recent entry was about how excited he was to feel her kick for the first time.
Dustin, Edna (my sister), and I have also started to learn baby sign language. It seems to be super easy to remember most of the words. The first we'll work on with her are Mom, Dad, milk, dog, and food. After that, we will move on to thank you, grandma, grandpa, yummy, yucky, and so on. I like the idea of being able to communicate with her as early as she is ready. The youtube videos of babies signing are amazing.
I started planning baby's room using Pinterest, which is one of my favorite sites. I was never great at keeping bookmarks of my links, but Pinterest was a nice organized way to save all my favorite internet finds. After I had an idea of what I wanted the room to look like, I nerded out and made a floor plan of our apartment in Illustrator, placing all the new items I wanted to purchase in the diagram. It was a nice way to see what furniture we needed to get rid of and what new furniture would fit. Hopefully all this planning will result in fewer surprises, although I've been told I no longer control that.
Most of my baby room finds and mom research are on my pinterest page. Our apartment isn't huge, so we had to be very creative with space and organization. I loved the Babyletto Mercer bed for its extra storage drawer and its relatively small size compared to other cribs.
The Mod Rocker was slick looking and compact. As a nursery chair, some people didn't find this chair comfortable, but it worked for me. The one negative is that I won't be able to fall asleep in it, but I should probably stay awake while nursing anyway.
The Story Mobile was one of the cutest mobiles I found. I loved how it told the story of Peter Rabbit and a lot of other children's book characters. Even though we are having a girl, I would like the toys and decoration to be gender neutral. I grew up a bit of a tomboy and turned out mostly normal. It also makes sense should we have baby number two someday.
By far, stroller shopping has been the most stressful endeavor so far. I wanted something modern, lightweight, easy to fold, and that could be used for a newborn.
Mountain Buggy Cosmopolitan was adorable, and the chair was super versatile. The chair turned both directions and it converted to a bassinet with no extra pieces. It seemed like it was durable and would last for a long time. Only down side was that it was a bit heavy and not the most compact. It did fold nicely.
Britax B-Agile & Safe Travel System was so lightweight (16 pounds) and you could fold it with one hand. It also came with a car seat, which made the price even more attractive. It seemed like this stroller was very close to an umbrella stroller and would have made traveling around town easy. It did have a reclining seat but it didn't come with a bassinet. I found it a bit funky to attach the car seat or added bassinet atop the stroller. It just looked odd and cumbersome to me. The chair only faced outward/forward, which was a big concern for me with a newborn, though would probably be less of a concern when the baby is older.
The Stokke Scoot was just beautiful and had a reclining seat back that laid almost flat. The seat could face both directions and was higher off the ground than most strollers, so mom and baby could be near each other or so the baby could see more of the outside world. Downside: this stroller was fairly heavy for me and didn't come with a true bassinet. It was also very expensive.
The Bugaboo Cameleon was the top stroller I found on my stroller scouting missions at a nearby playground. I probably wouldn't have stalked strollers if I wasn't visually pregnant. The Cameleon came with a bassinet, which could also be used for regular napping. The seat could face both directions, which was nice. It's not the heaviest nor the lightest stroller I've considered. It is usually very expensive, but we are looking at getting it secondhand, so that would give this one some bonus points.
Now you can see my dilemma. I don't think we'd go wrong with any of these choices, but it's still hard to bite the bullet. [Update: We ended up buying the Cameleon from a friend. It is indeed a bit more complex and awkward than some of the strollers we looked at, but the bassinet, seating options, style, and the great secondhand price pushed us in that direction.]
Here are a few things I found better to do sooner than later. I probably was in dire need of a bra review a few months before I sought one out. After I was fitted, I could breath again and realized this was a long time coming. I had no idea I had grown two sizes. The lady helping me with my fitting (who was also pregnant and having contractions…scary) told me that they have the capability to change regular bras into nursing bras. Good stuff to know for later.
Also on the sooner than later list…it was recommended to me to find a daycare solution as soon as possible. So we have started our search for caregivers in the area. We are trying to decide between home care or daycare, but thankfully we are thinking about it now, because there are a lot of waiting lists in Chicago.
In the next couple of months, we will be attending some much-needed parenting classes, which I will find extremely helpful. The last time (probably only time) I baby sat, the little girl started to help me put her diaper on.
And finally, the registry. I'm glad I started early, so I could do some research along the way. I didn't want to buy anything before the start of our third trimester, but it made me feel a little more sane to have some things figured out beforehand.
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I was a nanny for six years and used children's sign language and loved it! Not only did it help the kids communicate with me, but it was also as if we had our own secret language when they got older (the kids would use the sign for "potty" instead of shouting it in a restaurant).
I ordered that book for myself and a couple as gifts- looks wonderful!
wow, live in the UK ,did not know that there were lots of waiting lists for daycare in Chicago. I visit Chicago at least once a year.
I do hope you are able to sort out the childcare and best wishes for a safe delivery!
Loved reading your site and most of all seeing you every week with your tummy getting bigger. You are so organized in everything you do. Wishing you three always the best!
Hi – I had been meaning to check out your blog. I am Abe's wife, Marie. I hear about Dustin all the time. I think most recently was about our car. I am jealous you guys went with the Q7. Anyways, not sure if you bought a stroller yet but the UPPA baby Vista is the best one out there. The Bugaboo is cool and I almost bought it, but the UPPA baby has amazing storage. I love it! The only problem with it here is that pretty much everyone has one. ha ha It also comes with a bassinet. I walk everywhere and can fit a ton of groceries etc. I saw someone with the Orbit the other day and couldn't imagine what they do without any storage.


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Examine the map, "Indiana Canals 1805-1915." Are any of the canals near your location? What is the closest canal--or proposed canal--to you? See what you can find in local history sources about the canal in your area.
Investigate the Central Canal. How has that canal been used in the recent past?
The eight projects of the 1836 Internal Improvements Act (listed on page 4) reached all areas of Indiana. What was planned for your area? Was the project ever completed? What results of this act can be located on an Indiana map today?
There are many historical markers in Indiana about the canals and transportation. Locate any near you. If there are none, investigate acquiring a marker through the Indiana Historical Bureau.
Railroads took the place of canals as the best means of transportation. Are railroads still the primary means of transportation? What has taken their place and why? What water transportation is an important economic factor in Indiana today?
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This election cycle, msnbc.com is presenting a weekly series assessing issues and controversies that the next president will confront.
This week, we examine the benefits and harm caused by increased American trade with China, Mexico and other countries.
Why it's a problem
In 1993, Ross Perot warned against the "giant sucking sound" of American jobs being outsourced overseas.
His criticism was focused on the North American Free Trade Agreement between the U.S., Canada and Mexico — a deal that would take effect the next year.
Al Gore, vice president at the time, teasingly responded by giving Perot a photograph to hang on his office wall.
The photo was of Reed Smoot and Willis Hawley. Their protectionist Smoot-Hawley tariff has long been criticized by historians for further isolating the United States during the Great Depression.
Sixteen years after the Perot-Gore debate, economists generally agree that free trade has benefited the American economy, while labor unions insist that it's cost Americans jobs and led to global worker exploitation.
In a 2006 study, the Economic Policy Institute reported that NAFTA had cost the United States roughly 1 million jobs. The EPI is a non-profit organization that is partly funded by labor unions and focuses its research on the effect of trade on American workers.
Video: Obama versus Clinton on trade A study released last week by EPI found that free trade with China alone has led to a loss of more than 2.3 million jobs since 2001, the same year China became a member of the World Trade Organization.
Some voters, particularly in Pennsylvania, Michigan, and other manufacturing states, frequently cite the connection between imported goods and the disappearance of manufacturing jobs in their states.
In a poll conducted last month by the Pew Research Center, 80 percent of respondents said that the global economy has influence over the U.S. economy.
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Of those who thought it did, 63 percent said it was negative.
The political tide seems to be running against those who want to lower trade barriers.
In 2006, voters ousted 37 free trade proponents in Congress, and thus helped the Democrats' win control of both chambers for the first time since NAFTA's passage.
The benefits of lowering trade barriers
But voters may be misreading their own self interest when they vote against those who promote more international trade.
Increased trade has benefited Americans through lower prices for consumer goods, better product choices, and higher incomes for workers employed by export-oriented firms, according to Gary Hufbauer and Paul Grieco of the Peterson Institute, a international economics think tank.
Those benefits, they argue in a Washington Post op-ed, are vast, but spread out amongst all American consumers — so, they may be harder to appreciate.
Workers hurt by low-wage competition exist in smaller, concentrated groups. But their plights are often more vivid and highly publicized.
And John Frisbie, president of the U.S.-China Business Council, said the EPI study claiming jobs lost due to trade with China is flawed. It "assumes that every product imported from China would have been made in the United States otherwise," Frisbie said.
"Much of what we import from China is replacing imports from other countries, not products we make in the United States today," he said.Video: McCain talks trade in Colombia
Where the candidates stand
Sen. John McCain, a self-described "unapologetic supporter of NAFTA," has been a proponent of free trade.
"The biggest problem is not so much what's happened with free trade, but our inability to adjust to a new world economy," McCain told voters at an April campaign event in Ohio.
According to his campaign Web site, McCain would "overhaul unemployment insurance and make it a program for retraining, relocating and assisting workers who have lost a job."
The Arizona senator has been a vocal supporter of the free trade agreement with Colombia that has been stalled in Congress.
Before traveling to Mexico and Colombia in July, McCain said he realized that, given America's economic downtown, it would be hard to sell voters on yet another free trade deal.
"I have to convince them the consequences of protectionism and isolationism could be damaging to their future," McCain said.
Video: McCain addresses La Raza Sen. Barack Obama's position is more complex.
The Illinois senator has supported trade deals with Peru and Oman.
But he opposes the Colombia Free Trade Agreement and the Central American Free Trade Agreement that extended free trade to the Dominican Republic and a other Central American countries in 2005.
He has also said that he would consider renegotiating NAFTA to include tighter environmental and labor standards.
Yet, in September of 2007, Obama said, "I believe that America's free market has been the engine of America's great progress."
And despite voting against CAFTA, Obama wrote in his most recent book that, "CAFTA was probably a net plus for the U.S. economy."
Some of Obama's key supporters are union members, who are strong advocates of overhauling the country's trade policy to level the playing field for U.S. industries.
In Michigan, for example, Obama recently named the former head of political campaigns for the AFL-CIO as the head of his campaign in that state.
His candidacy has been endorsed by many labor groups, including the Service Employees International Union, the Teamsters union, and the AFL-CIO. But he is also being advised by economists known for their free trade stance, including former Treasury Secretary Robert Rubin.
How they have voted
McCain has consistently voted in support of free trade agreements.
He voted for CAFTA and NAFTA and for increased trade with Oman, Singapore, Chile, China, Vietnam, and the Andean nations. He voted to expand trade with third world countries and, in 1997, to renew the "fast track" system that gave then-President Clinton the power to quickly negotiate free trade deals like NAFTA.
In 2002, he voted to make trade agreements exempt from amendments by Congress.
McCain voted against a 1995 bill to impose trade sanctions on Japan. He also voted to kill a bill that would have imposed sanctions on China if the country failed to revalue its currency.
During his time in the Senate, Obama's voting record on trade has been much shorter.
Obama also voted for the free trade agreement with Oman, but voted against CAFTA. He supported imposing sanctions on China for currency manipulation.
Unanswered Questions
Obama has said he would work to renegotiate NAFTA, but has not said what he would be prepared to offer to Canada and Mexico in return for tougher labor and environmental standards.
Canada's prime minister, in a statement that the Canadian press considered to be a hint about U.S. access to Canadian oil, warned that reopening NAFTA would be a "mistake."
And while Main Street wants answers on the issue of job losses, Wall Street wants to know what the candidates would do about the country's enormous and rapidly growing trade deficit.
"It is a long-term problem, it won't be solved overnight," said Charles Pearson, professor emeritus of international finance at Johns Hopkins University. "But one would like to at least know what their views are."
Evolution and shifts in position
Neither of the candidates has had significant shifts in position, though Obama did recently suggest to Fortune Magazine that his rhetoric during the primary season may have been "overheated."
His tone on NAFTA has softened slightly since he won the Democratic primaries, but not enough to suggest a major shift.
Surprises for the new president
This week's collapse of global trade talks in the international forum called the Doha Round is a foreshadowing just one sticky choice the next president will have to make.
In an interview with Reuters, European Union trade chief Peter Mandelson blamed the United States for Doha's failure because American negotiators demanded increased market access for agricultural exports in return for cutting farm subsidies.
Agricultural interests in the United States have long been a stumbling block when it comes to free trade, since most foreign governments oppose the way that the Congress protects American farmers and agribusinesses.
In 2005, 58 senators signed a letter to President Bush, asking him not to offer to cut subsidies during the Doha talks. Obama signed the letter, while McCain, whose dislike of farm subsidies is well known, did not.
In future talks, a President McCain or President Obama is sure to encounter similar requests for compromise on farm interests.
And while McCain may find his support of free trade a liability during the election season at home, his opposition to farm subsidies would put him in a much better position than Obama to negotiate with the rest of the world.
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On his side's performance
"I thought we played very well the whole game. We really deserved the win, I think, today. Having said that, going a goal down right before halftime is never a good time. My team talk was to keep going. We were going to get chances, get that equalizer and hopefully go on to win the game. I'm very proud of the way we continued playing against a difficult side."
On how to get their first win
"If we keep playing like that, the wins will come. For me as a coach, I could only ask for effort, play and to create chances. We're getting punished for the odd chance the opposition is getting right now. In our last two games we've played well enough to win both games, but we haven't. So we got to keep going and not worry about it."
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Forward Mike Magee
On the game's outcome
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On what is needed to get their first win of the season
"A shutout. I mean if we can hold another team to zero goals, we'll win. We're scoring goals every game and that's what you want out of your offense. Collectively as a team, we just need to lock it down and not have any lapses in defense."
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Oxford University Amends Dress Code for Transgender Students
Oxford University in England has decided to change its strict academic dress code to accommodate transgender students – meaning that males will be able to attend classes wearing skirts, while women can opt for a suit and tie.
"The regulations have been amended to remove any reference to gender, in response to concerns raised by Oxford University Student Union that the existing regulations did not serve the interests of transgender students," the university stated.
The changes came after concerns were voiced that the current dress code does not give transgender students a way to express themselves, the Guardian reported. The new rule goes into effect as early as next week.
Oxford's Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Queer society (LGBTQ Soc) was first to present the motion, which was passed by the school's student union. The change applies to all formal occasions, including taking exams, where students will now be able to dress in ceremonial clothing that is not exclusive to one gender.
"In future there will be no need for transgender students to cross-dress to avoid being confronted by invigilators or disciplined during their exam," said Jess Pumphrey, LGBTQ Soc's executive officer. Pumphrey added that the change was important because it will allow transgender students more peace of mind during exams and remove some of the stress that comes with taking tests.
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After being blown away by Nuit Blanche, a visually impressive short by director Arev Manoukian that's built around a slow-motion car crash, Wired.com checked out some of the other work coming from Spy talent. See some of the coolest clips below.
What happens when a concrete man approaches an unsuspecting metro rider? Terminus! This 8-minute gem of a film was made by 33-year-old Canadian director Trevor Cawood, with a crew no larger than seven people.
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Tempbot is a short film by South African director Neill Blomkamp, who made last year's alien apartheid stunner District 9 (and its proof-of-concept predecessor, Alive in Joburg).
The 15-minute-long Tempbot follows the short-lived career of a temporary robot that tries to navigate the strange customs of office etiquette.
Halo Combat — Parts 1 and 2
Before Neill Blomkamp directed District 9, he was slated to direct a film based on the videogame Halo. Unfortunately, the project fell apart — but this clip serves up a little taste of what could have been.
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This interactive music video by directing duo Radical Friend was made for Pittsburgh-based band Black Moth Super Rainbow.
If you click on the Spy Films web page for the video, you can manipulate time — trippy!
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The taxi from the airport to Hanoi centre took about 45 mins and cost US$10. The fare each way is pretty much standard so ignore any driver trying for a higher price. I checked into the Old Darling Hotel in the Old Quarter. I'd found the place on the internet and it sounded reasonable at US$15 a night for a room with en-suite, fan and air-con and a TV.
Hanoi's Old Quarter is something along the lines of a local Khao San Road, but bigger. It's a network of narrow streets with guest houses, hotels, food outlets, cafes, art galleries and travel and tour companies. The French influence is strong. Caf? culture is alive and kicking, art galleries are two a penny and I saw at least half a dozen old Vietnamese decked out in waistcoats and berets.
The traffic is something else. There are traffic lights and directions painted on the roads but it's not immediately clear why as no one seems to pay any attention to them. Motorbikes and mopeds rule the roads. Young Vietnamese girls glide through the streets on Vespas and their latest Japanese equivalent with a truly Parisian grace.
At intersections traffic moves in from all angles simultaneously. It seems impossible but it works. A friend who studied engineering once told me about some daft theory whereby if all the molecules of two solid objects were facing the same direction the objects could pass through one another. This is exactly as it seems to happen on the streets of Hanoi.
The best way to cross the road is slowly. Just position yourself on the pavement pointing in the direction you want to move and then slowly advance. Traffic will somehow move around you. It's scary but it works. I'm convinced you could close your eyes and get across unscathed; but never did pluck up enough courage to test the theory. Try it back in Bangkok and you'll get flattened.
The best place to observe Hanoi's vehicular chaos from is the excellent Papa Joe's caf?/restaurant on Cau Go, overlooking a ridiculously busy intersection and the scenic Hoan Kiem Lake. From the balcony you can watch Hanoi bustle by whilst sipping on a fresh juice or coffee.
Daytime the streets are alive and teeming with people. Street markets provide the familiar aromas so common with many Asian cities. Street vendors weave their way between pedestrians, carrying baskets of goods slung from poles across their shoulders. Everywhere you look someone is selling something and calling for your attention.
The streets were alive at night with foreigners and locals alike. Restaurants were generally busy and early in the evening gangs of people gathered for a gossip and some beer at street stalls selling the famous Bia Hoi.
Apparently the Czechs taught their knowledge of brewing to the Vietnamese and now there are micro-breweries everywhere. This un-preserved draft beer is available all over Hanoi. It's dirt cheap at something like 13 baht a glass (half litre) and is so smooth you'll want to keep them coming all night. 100 baht will get you almost 8 beers! These street-side beer stops are a very multi-cultural affair with locals mixing happily with backpackers and tourists.
By nine at night the streets had changed. Office workers and the night's early shift had dined, supped and moved on home, leaving party goers and less desirable types to come out to play. The only annoyance I encountered was the continual attention from motorbike taxi guys who are everywhere and seem to think that every foreigner is in need of a lift somewhere. Oh, and a street hooker and her pimp tried coercing me into a quick sex session which, I felt, would have left me severely out of pocket one way or another.
Out by six the next morning in time to watch the sun rising. Traders were getting into their stride, cafes and restaurants preparing for the early morning trade and motorbike taxis still hawking for business. On the wide path at the top of Hoan Kiem Lake ladies were practicing Tai Chi with red fans. It's therapeutic just watching.
Apart from art galleries and cafes the Vietnamese also inherited a love of fresh bread from their old colonial masters. Every few yards there were women with baskets of freshly baked crusty baguettes for sale. The smell is very inviting and hard to resist.
East of the Old Quarter on Pho Bien Dien Phu is the Army Museum. It's worth a look. It's basically a celebration of the most recent Vietnamese victories over first the French, then the US and finally China. There is a collection of captured and shot-down US and French hardware including a helicopter, rocket launchers, and numerous pieces of aircraft shot down and piled together as a piece of art. There are also weapons used by the Vietnamese in their military victories.
As expected the picture painted of the noble Vietnamese soldier is nothing short of saintly whilst the opposition are always evil, cloven hoofed and horned monsters hell bent on torture and destruction. One thing for sure, the Vietnamese are clearly a force to be reckoned with whatever they are armed with.
A long walk south from the Temple of Literature is Lenin Park. This is a huge recreational area set around Bay Mau Lake. This is where locals come to exercise, dance, eat, listen to live music, watch traditional dancing and generally chill. The entrance is lined with stalls selling local produce, ready to eat food, and gifts.
On a large stage by the top of the lake local girls were demonstrating traditional dance, similar to Thai dancing. Another stage had a modern singer belting out local favourites at deafening volume. Many people are simply using the park for exercise, a past-time that seems to be taken quite seriously here.
Back up to Hoan Kiem Lake and it seemed that the Vietnamese who weren't exercising in Lenin Park were here. Hundreds of locals were marching anti-clockwise around the lake in a grand display of communal fitness. Early evening has a very Chinese feel to it with families coming together for exercise and general interaction.
On the last morning I head out on foot again, after an excellent breakfast at the Paris Deli, for the Vietnam Revolutionary Museum and the Vietnam History Museum. Both are interesting and well worth the hike, despite the formers somewhat one-sided view of things.
This was my first visit to Vietnam and will certainly not be the last. The people are surprisingly welcoming and at the same time don't smother you with attention (with the exception of book sellers and motorbike taxis).
The level of English is lower than Thailand but there is more chance of a stranger trying to strike a conversation even if they can't speak a word of English. On several occasions I was invited to join people on the street for tea and a chat. No catch, no con and no payment, they just wanted buy me a tea, chat and try to learn a few words of English.
Hanoi can be a cheap destination. There are cheaper places than the hotel I stayed in and to be honest, it wasn't really worth the money. Food is very affordable and even the classier restaurants aren't prohibitively priced. As for beer, I doubt anywhere in this region can compete on that front.
With Air Asia offering return flights for around 5,000 THB all in it is no more expensive to get to than Singapore, Vientiane or KL.
There are many things to see in Hanoi alone even before venturing up country and I only touched on what the city has to offer. The leading tourist attraction is Ho Chi Minh's mausoleum. As much as I wanted to see it the queue was too much just to see another jaundiced communist leader stiff as a board in a glass case so Uncle Ho will have to wait until next time.


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Minn. man accused of dismembering wife with saw
A Minnesota man was charged Wednesday with shooting his wife after an argument, sawing her body into pieces and hiding her remains in plastic bins in a friend's garage.
Steven Roger Johnson, 34, of St. Paul, was charged with second-degree murder in the death of his wife, Manya Jewel Johnson, 32. According to the criminal complaint, Johnson admitted that he killed his wife on Sunday after she told him she was leaving and taking the couple's 18-month-old son with her.
Police said the couple's child was in the home at the time of the slaying.
Johnson allegedly told police he had been drinking when he shot his wife in the head and "used a saw to dismember her body in the shower and he placed her in several plastic bins," the complaint said. Johnson said he then cleaned up his home to hide any evidence and took the bins to his friend's garage in the St. Paul suburb of White Bear Lake.
The friend didn't know what had happened until Johnson told him later, and the friend called authorities.
Johnson was in custody Wednesday and unavailable for comment. He was initially assigned a public defender, and a message left at that office was not returned. His bail was set at $2 million.
Ramsey County Attorney John Choi called the dismemberment "an elaborate scheme to try to cover this up," and said he was grateful Johnson's friend came forward.
"It's very horrifying. It shocks the conscience of our community," Choi said.
According to the charges, St. Paul police went to the Johnson home Monday to check on Manya Johnson. When officers arrived, they were told that White Bear Lake police had received a call from Johnson's friend, who reported that Johnson told him Manya Johnson was dead and her body was in his garage.
While St. Paul police were at Johnson's home, he showed up with one of his wife's co-workers. They told police they were looking for Manya, and Johnson said he had left his job to look for his wife after getting a text message saying she hadn't shown up for work.
Manya's co-worker and Johnson told police they found her car at a park-and-ride lot.
As an officer was talking with Johnson, an agent with the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension called the officer and said authorities had found the dismembered body.
Johnson was then arrested, the complaint said.
Choi said the crime is an unfortunate example of how quickly domestic violence can escalate into homicide.
"The tragedy about all of this is there is also an 18-month-old involved," Choi said. "He's going to be without a mother and likely to be without a father for a very, very long time."
Choi said the boy is being cared for and is safe.
Johnson pleaded guilty to first-degree criminal sexual conduct in 1996, after authorities said he and an accomplice handcuffed a woman in a car and raped her. Authorities said Johnson threatened to kill the woman and claimed he had a gun.
He was sentenced to 17 years in prison. Online prison records show he was released in early 2008 and is on supervised release.
Steven and Manya Johnson were married in 2009, according to online records.
A message left at a number believed to belong to Johnson's friend who went to authorities was not returned.
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Media Coverage Mexico 2017
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Video report Dutch abortion boat told to leave Guatemala, EFE La crónica de la llegada del "barco del aborto" a Guatemala , Televisiete Guatemala ¿Escándalo por el barco del aborto que llegó a Guatemala? , TN23 Protestan en Guatemala por llegada de "Barco abortivo" , CB24… Read more »
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Media launch safe abortion hotline Chile 2009
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Concerns eased a bit over the possibility of a Greek exit from the euro zone as Saturday polls showed rising support for pro-bailout parties in that country. However, attention turned to Spain as earlier estimates of funding needed for a bailout of its largest bank looked to be seriously undervalued.
Bloomberg reported Monday that investor optimism carried over to early markets on the results of polls in Greece that showed pro-bailout party New Democracy showed a strong gain over Syriza, the anti-austerity party that had been showing strong support last week in the wake of cuts in everything from pensions and pay to health care.
Greek voters apparently were becoming increasingly concerned over the possible repercussions of a vote against austerity conditions as even International Monetary Fund (IMF) chief Christine Lagarde showed little sympathy for the country. Lagarde was quoted saying in a Guardian article that African children needed more help than Greeks who were "trying to escape tax all the time."
She was not alone in her criticism. Juergen Fitschen, the incoming co-CEO of Deutsche Bank AG, was quoted saying in a Friday speech, "Greece is the only country, I feel, where we can say it's a failed state, it is a corrupt state, corrupt as far as its political leadership is concerned and obviously other people had to be willing to support this."
Lagarde did say in Sunday comments on Facebook that she sympathized with Greece, and stressed that the wealthy must pay their fair share of taxes.
Contingency measures in other countries continued, since the next Greek election is still many days away. Home Secretary Theresa May of the U.K. said that, should the crisis escalate and result in a surge of migrants, Britain might institute emergency immigration controls.
Richard Ward, CEO of Lloyd's of London, said that the firm had a contingency plan to switch to multicurrency settlement from euro underwriting if Greece gives up the euro in a return to the drachma.
In Switzerland, Thomas Jordan, president of the Swiss National Bank (SNB), said that a government-led panel was considering controls on capital inflows should the situation deteriorate and result in a flight to the currency.
"The working group focuses mainly on instruments to combat the franc strength based on a joint approach of the government and the central bank," he was quoted saying in an interview Sunday with Bloomberg. "We also need to be prepared for the possibility of the currency union collapsing, even though I don't expect it."
Meanwhile, as Athens and its problems may have stepped back a pace, Spain edged back into the limelight as its bank problems escalated.
On May 11, Economy Minister Luis de Guindos said that the terms of a law tightening provisioning rules, his second in three months, to bail out the country's banks would cost taxpayers less than 5 billion euros ($19 billion). That same week BFA-Bankia was nationalized. On Friday Bankia said it was taking 8.5 billion euros in addition to those required by the two decrees, and sought a 19-billion-euro state bailout—more than de Guindos estimated was needed for the country's entire industry.
Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy has been insisting that Madrid will not seek a bailout to help it through its banking crisis, but the situation looks increasingly grim. The country has only 5 billion euros available in its bank rescue fund, and, according to Spanish newspaper El Pais, it plans to infuse public debt instead of cash directly into Bankia Group to cover the cost of the bank's recapitalization and thus manage not to have to go to market to seek funding. The newspaper did not cite a source for its information.
"They've done two reforms already and there will probably be more; I don't know how many more," Javier Diaz-Gimenez, a professor at the IESE business school in Madrid, was quoted saying. "They have zero credibility."
Daragh Quinn, an analyst at Nomura International, was cited saying in a report on Monday that the total cost to recapitalize all of Spain's banks, based on Bankia's example, could total as much as 60 billion euros. "Given the current economic and political uncertainties facing the euro zone, this could see additional pressure on Spain to consider using external funds for the bank recapitalization," he said in the report.
In a separate crisis, the Vatican spent a turbulent week that included the ouster of the president of its bank and the publication of a book alleging conspiracies among cardinals, and ended with the arrest of the Pope's butler Paolo Gabriele on charges of leaking documents to the press on financial issues. The new week looked no better, as Reuters reported Monday that at least one cardinal had been alleged to be involved in the scandal dubbed "Vatileaks."
The Vatican has been struggling to comply with requirements to comply with money laundering laws to make the "white list" of the Office for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). Financial transparency is one of the requirements, and, as previously reported by AdvisorOne, the Vatican suffered an embarrassment earlier in the year when JPMorgan Chase closed one of its accounts citing lack of transparency as the reason.
With its bank president, Italian Ettore Gotti Tedeschi, removed by a "no confidence" vote just weeks before the July decision on the white list, the Vatican, said Reuters in a report, could be in for a tough—or at least embarrassing—time. Gotti Tedeschi came to head the Institute for Works of Religion (IOR in Italian) from Spain's Banco Santander. He claims that he was ousted for pushing for greater transparency, an assertion that is contradicted by Carl Anderson, head of the Knights of Columbus charity group and a member of the board of the Vatican bank.
Anderson, who voted for Gotti Tedeschi's ouster, claims that the bank president was in fact doing the opposite, and that Gotti Tedeschi was unable to work with senior management at the bank.
Meanwhile, the reporter whose book, His Holiness, was published last week offering allegations that the "princes of the church" were conspiring in power struggles, criticized the Vatican for holding the butler in secluded custody. "Surely, arresting someone and rounding up people and treating them like delinquents to stop them from passing on true information to newspapers would cause an uproar in other countries," said Gianluigi Nuzzi. "There would be a petition to free them."
In the wake of previously leaked documents, including letters from an archbishop who had been transferred to Washington after exposing corruption and cronyism connected to Vatican contracts and documents that revealed infighting about the Vatican bank, the latest news about Gabriele was a surrealist touch; headlines over the weekend trumpeted, "The Butler, With the Documents, in the Vatican."


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Woman's diagnosis kick-starts homeless food delivery service
'Bags of Hope' born at Back River United Methodist Church
A group of volunteers that was formed from one woman's devastating diagnosis is working to change the lives of anyone living on the streets of Baltimore County.
Volunteers at Back River United Methodist Church spend their time packing and delivering bagged lunches to the homeless in Essex, Middle River and Dundalk every Monday and Friday as part of a movement called Bags of Hope.
"It's a ministry of the church, but it's also grown from that into more of a passion for all of us," said Bag of Hope volunteer Jim Wills.
Bags of Hope is a project that started almost five years ago with Doris Lipscomb, who had been diagnosed with a cancerous mass in her liver. She was lucky enough to receive a transplant.
"You don't know from day to day if you're going to be here or not, if you're going to see your family," Lipscomb told 11 News. "Once I was well enough, I wanted to do something to make a difference and to give back to the gift God has given me -- the gift of a new life."
So she started by handing out 10 sandwiches and bottles of water. From there, she watched her efforts catch on and touch lives.
"She always has a smile on her face when she comes out there to do this with these guys -- to work with them and to help them -- and that says something really special about who Doris is," said church Pastor Lory Cantin.
Thanks to Lipscomb and the volunteers, what started with just two minutes of time has turned into a lifetime of gratitude and hope for those living on the streets.
"We try to show them that there is hope out there for them. We could all be in that position at any given time," Wills said.
"In your church, in your community -- anywhere you can serve makes a difference," said volunteer Linda Laport.
"I wish we could do more, but you're limited with what you have, so you do the best with what you do have," Lipscomb said.
Bags of Hope has also helped homeless men, women and children in Baltimore County receive blankets, tents and other survival essentials. It's also helped some people find jobs and permanent homes.
For more information on how you can get involved or for a list of where the group delivers to, click on the link above to get in touch with the church.


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Smartphones seem to be getting bigger and bigger — Samsung's Galaxy Note has a whopping 5.3in screen that blurs the line between smartphone and tablet, while the recently announced Galaxy Nexus pushes the limits with a 4.65 in display. HTC has joined the bigger is better party with the Sensation XL, an Android phone with a giant 4.7in screen.
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The HTC Sensation XL is the third variation of the Sensation smartphone. Telstra launched the original HTC Sensation in July while HTC announced the Sensation XE — a slightly upgraded version of the original — in September. To distinguish it from its siblings, the Sensation XL gets a coat of glossy white paint.
The HTC Sensation XL has a 4.7 inch screen, the largest on any HTC smartphone to date. The company claims it will provide "the best sound and sight you can get on any mobile device" but we do have concerns that 4.7in may be a little too big. That being said, we can't judge until we get our hands on the phone and according to the dimensions its only 9.9mm thick — pretty impressive for such a large phone. The screen itself is a Super LCD panel coated with Gorilla glass. It has a resolution of 480x800, so it can't quite match up to the original Sensation's qHD resolution of 540x960.
The sound claim on HTC's marketing spiel is a reference to the Sensation XL's Beats Audio qualities. It's a direct result of HTC's strategic partnership with the Beats By Dr. Dre audio company: the Sensation XL is just the second HTC smartphone to include the feature. When used with the included Beats headphones, HTC claims the Sensation XL uses a personalised sound profile that will result in exceptional audio quality.
The Sensation XL will come with a traditional pair of in-ear headphones that include the Beats branding, a signature red cord and in-line volume and playback controls. However, HTC will also sell a limited edition version of the Sensation XL that will come with special over-the-ear beats headphones. These premium headphones match the white colour of the Sensation XL, but it's not yet clear if they will be included with Australian models of the handset.
The original Sensation and the Sensation XE both sport a dual-core processor but the Sensation XL only has a single-core, 1.5GHz processor. It also has a slightly smaller battery than the Sensation XE — 1600mAh instead of 1730mAh. A single-core processor should mean less battery drain, but we will be interested to see how the Sensation XE copes with that huge screen. HTC quotes up to 410 minutes of talk time and up to 460 hours of standby time.
Other features of the HTC Sensation XL include an 8-megapixel camera with dual-LED flash, 720p video recording, a front-facing 1.3-megapixel camera for video calls, a healthy 16GB of internal memory (12.64GB of which is user accessible) and 768MB of RAM. Interestingly, the Sensation XL is a multi-band HSDPA phone, so it will work on all Australian 3G networks including Telstra's 850MHz network and the 900/2100MHz networks used by Optus and Vodafone.
HTC has not announced specific Australian availability of the Sensation XL, but it is expected to be available before the end of the year.