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This is definitely the perfect screenshot for today, as Canadians recover from the weekend's fiery festivities and people in the US celebrate Independence Day by going online and ordering the ingredients for explosives. In this screenshot, you can take joy in the friendly way Amazon informs us that people who buy one ingredient for thermite often buy all of them together (thermite contains aluminum powder and iron oxide powder, and is usually lit with magnesium ribbon). Now these are the kinds of product recommendations we need. What could go wrong?
Over at the fine site "How to Make Stuff," we learn the hard way to make thermite by scrounging the ingredients at local machine shops and paint stores. But why dig around and deal with finding stores in the real world when Amazon makes it so easy for you?
To see this for yourself, just search Amazon for aluminum powder.
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Execution Environments in API Tools
Execution Environments (EE) are a neat concept within OSGi, however, things can become complicated when developing against multiple EEs. When you want to contribute code to Eclipse, chances are that you will be asked to downgrade your code to the lowest possible execution environment.
For example, suppose that you want to contribute a Twitter client to Eclipse, or any other open source platform. If you are already accustomed to the OSGi way of working you would probably want to split your code into several independent bundles (AKA modules or plug-ins). At least you would provide a module named org.eclipse.twitter.core and one called org.eclipse.twitter.ui. To be really useful, it would be the bomb if the core bundle could run on, say, a watch. For watches, and other minimal devices there is a special Java environment which is a subset of Java 1.4 (without regular expressions unfortunately) called Foundation 1.1 or CDC 1.1/Foundation 1.1. There is also a Foundation 1.0 but this is really stone age and hardly not used. From what I know, Eclipse uses the 1.1 as a minimum level.
Your org.eclipse.twitter.ui package would normally not require such a primitive environment, however, if somebody wanted to implement a twitter client on a watch, he or she could at least use your core to handle the difficult stuff.
Specify an Execution environment
Execution Environments for a specific (plug-in) bundle can be specified in the manifest editor. It is generally only necessary to specify the lowest EEs that your bundles require. In the preferences there is also a section Execution Environments in the Java section. Just type "exec" in the preference search box to get the indicated page. This merely states which installed JRE's are able to provide the required Execution Environment. It is clear that a Java 5 JRE cannot provide a Java 6 Execution Environment. The other way around is possible but that generally provides more than is required and can lead to confusion.
For example, a Java 5 JRE can provide the "split()" method for String but this method is not available in Foundation 1.1. Even if your execution environment was set to CDC 1.1/Foundation 1.1 in your manifest file, this problem would only be detected when it was executed against a Foundation 1.1 JRE.
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However, we want Eclipse to guard this and warn us when we try to use illegal (future) methods or classes. In order to set this up, we first have to get the available execution environments from the Eclipse update site. In order to do this, go to the preferences and type 'API' in the search box. Then select the "API Errors/Warnings" page. If you open the first section and select "Error" for the "Invalid references ..." field, the "Supported Environments" box will be accessible and we can click on the provided link.

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Fast-moving severe storms dump heavy rain, hail
Tornado warning lasted about an hour north of Baltimore
Fast-moving severe thunderstorm cells dumped heavy rain and hail along the Interstate 83 corridor in Baltimore County before moving along to northwestern Harford County early Friday evening, prompting a tornado warning for about an hour.
The National Weather Service indicated that a radar-indicated tornado moved northeast at 30 mph in the Jarrettsville area of Harford County. The tornado was not immediately confirmed.
Harford County emergency services spokesman Rich Gardiner said conditions were quiet in the Bel Air area, but crews in the Jarrettsville area were receiving calls for service.
11 Insta-Weather PLUS Chief Meteorologist Tom Tasselmyer said the storm continued upper-level winds ranging from 80 to 100 mph.
A tornado warning first issued in Baltimore County at 6:30 p.m. was extended to 7:30 p.m. and expanded to include northwestern Harford County.
There were no immediate reports of damage.
"We are working closely in contact with folks in Baltimore County, Baltimore City and Harford County if they need any help from us. We have not gotten any damage reports yet," Maryland Emergency Management Agency spokesman Ed McDonough said.
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Harford County fire and emergency officials posted on Facebook that they have received no reports of damage, but fire companies in the northwestern part of the county were responding to calls for wires down and tree fires.
As the storm moved fast to the northeast, hundreds of power customers in Baltimore County lost service.
"It looks like the hardest hit area is Baltimore County with 600 customers that have lost service. We do continue to watch surrounding weather systems that may enter our service area, and we may see those numbers continue to grow," Baltimore Gas and Electric spokeswoman Rachel Lighty said.
If you see a downed wire or have lost electricity, call BGE at 877-778-2222.
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Thanks for doing that, way to go - if we can now motivate a few more people to get involved in doing just like that, we will actually have a nice newsletter at the end of this month, which goes to show that it's not exactly difficult to come up with a newsletter - all it takes is people to actually "care" a little, so that they can get involved in one way or another.
Just looking at the forum, the devel list and the commit logs, there really is tons of stuff currently going on, and it really isn't difficult to add relevant developments/news to the newsletter, or invite people to add their own projects to the newsletter.
However, many people feel a little "shy" about doing so, so they may need some encouragement - because most people feel that the newsletter is only edited by "core developers", whereas that's actually rarely the case at all - the newsletter is primarily written by forum users, and that's actually a great way to get involved without having to write any code.
Like I said a few weeks ago, I used to simply configure the forum search to show all threads/topics started (or updated) in the last 3-5 weeks, and then see if anything relevant shows up - and if so, I would add it to the newsletter, or in some cases reach out to the corresponding folks.


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TNT's Exclusive Chicago Bulls vs. Miami Heat Telecast Delivers Second Most-Viewed Opening Night Game in Network History
Bulls/Heat Telecast Drives Network to Win the Night in Primetime; Most Discussed Program of the Night Across Social Media
Turner Sports' exclusive NBA on TNT Opening Night 2013 Presented by AutoTrader.com featuring the Miami Heat and LeBron James against the Chicago Bulls and Derrick Rose - Tuesday, Oct. 29, at 8 p.m. ET - averaged a 3.3 U.S. HH rating and 5.4 million total viewers to become the second highest-rated and most-viewed opening night game in network history. Last night's opening night telecast was the highest-rated and most-viewed game on the network since 2010 when James and Chris Bosh debuted with the Heat. Turner Sports, in its 30th consecutive year of NBA coverage, has televised the league's opening night doubleheader 12 straight seasons.
The Eastern Conference matchup between the Bulls/Heat game propelled TNT to win the night across all cable networks. The telecast peaked with a 3.7 U.S. HH rating and 4.2 million total viewers from 10:30-10:45 p.m. Locally, the telecast generated a 17.1 in Miami and an 11.5 in Chicago.
TNT's second game of the night - the Los Angeles Lakers vs. L.A. Clippers - averaged a 2.4 U.S. HH rating and 3.6 million total viewers. The telecast, with the Lakers competing minus injured star Kobe Bryant, peaked with a 3.2 U.S. HH rating and 3.8 million total viewers from 10:45-11 p.m. The game earned a 10.3 metered market rating in L.A.
Overall, the TNT doubleheader averaged a 2.9 U.S. HH rating and 4.5 million total viewers to register as the second highest-rated and most-viewed opening night doubleheader in the network's history (trailing only 2010). TNT's game telecasts - with more than 2.7 million tweets combined - were the most discussed programs (broadcast or cable) of the night across social media.
Additionally, Tuesday's opening night doubleheader is up 125% among total viewers and 107% in U.S. HH rating compared with an average of two million total viewers and a 1.4 U.S. HH rating for network's 52 regular season game telecasts last year.
TNT's coverage of Kia NBA Tip-Off '13 will continue Thursday, Oct. 31, with the Bulls hosting the New York Knicks and Carmelo Anthony at 8 p.m., and the Golden State Warriors and Stephen Curry visiting the Clippers and Chris Paul at 10:30 p.m. Marv Albert will provide the call for the Knicks/Bulls game with analyst Steve Kerr and reporter David Aldridge, with Kevin Harlan describing the Warriors/Clippers game with analyst Reggie Miller and reporter Craig Sager.
The network's Sports Emmy Award-winning Inside the NBA presented by Kia cast of host Ernie Johnson and analysts Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith and Shaquille O'Neal will preview the action and also provide halftime updates and a full postgame show.
Source: Fast Nationals and Metered Market Ratings based on Nielsen Live + Same Day data stream for the dates of the 2013-14 NBA Regular Season Opening Night on TNT compared historically on TNT, excluding the Christmas Day game in 2011-12 on TNT. Competitive networks for 10/29/2013 based on metered market ratings.


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Turkey Schnitzel
"Don't want to baby-sit a whole turkey? Try a crispy-savory schnitzel. I love quick-easy to make schnitzels. I often make them out of the obligatory chicken and veal. Then, I got crazy one day and made duck schnitzel and it was a hit. See my first cookbook Jewish Cooking For All Seasons: Fresh, Flavorful Kosher Recipes for Holidays and Every Day
(John Wiley and Sons). So, why not turkey? Fast, easy crunchy and no troubling leftovers. I love it!"
Laura Frankel
Serves 4
- 1 2-pound turkey breast or 4 turkey cutlets
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- ½ cup of flour
- 1 cup panko style bread crumbs
- 3 tablespoons chopped flatleaf parsley
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
- 3-4 fresh sage leaves, chopped
- zest of 1 orange
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper
1.Cut the turkey breast (skin-off) into ½ inch thick slices. You can cut them across the short end of the breast or the long end. Pound the turkey cutlets or pieces, between 2 sheets of plastic, as thinly as possible. (Very cathartic before a family gathering!)
2.Place the eggs in a shallow pan
3.Place the flour in a separate shallow pan
4.Place the remaining ingredients in a separate shallow pan combined.
5.Place a medium sauté pan coated with olive oil over medium high heat.
6.Season the turkey pieces with salt and pepper, Place a piece of turkey in the flour. Coat the turkey with egg thoroughly. Place the turkey in the egg. Finally place the turkey in the seasoned bread crumbs.
7.Place the breaded turkey in the heated pan and cook until the breads crumbs are browned. Turn and brown on the other side. Transfer the browned turkey to a parchment lined baking dish. Continue with the remaining pieces. This step can be done one day ahead of serving. You can store the browned turkey in the refrigerator over night.
8.Before serving, place the turkey in a preheated oven at 350 and roast the turkey until it is cooked through (about 12 minutes).
Quick Pan Sauce
Can't eat turkey without gravy? Me neither! Don't let the absence of a whole bird stop you. Whisk this quick pan sauce together and no one will be the wiser.
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 2 shallots, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons flour
- Bouquet garni* of parsley stems, thyme sprigs, sage leaves, bay leaf
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 1 cup white wine
1.In the same pan that you browned the turkey, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the pan over medium heat. Saute the mushrooms until they are browned and crispy. Add shallots and garlic and allow them to gently sweat until they are very limp and fragrant (about 5 minutes). Add the flour and whisk to coat the shallots.
2.Add the white wine and chicken stock. Add the bouquet garni and simmer over medium low heat until the mixture is thick and creamy.
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In an interview with The Playlist, director McG — who was once attached to a big-budget Superman movie — revealed that Tony Stark himself had actually signed to play the villainous Lex Luthor.
"We had Robert Downey Jr. locked up to be Lex Luthor, which I think would have been extraordinary," McG enthused. But his pick for the Big Blue Boyscout is actually much less of a surprise. "Ironically, we liked Henry Cavill a lot, but we hadn't cast him yet," he says of the actor currently wearing the tights in the upcoming "Man Of Steel." "J.J. wrote the script, and we got that to a really good place in the end," he says of the film, the first in a proposed trilogy. "But I'm to blame for [the film not happening]." While we've heard no shortage of superhero movie casting over the years, the idea of a then-low-key Downey Jr. as Lex Luthor is enough to make us wonder a whole score of what-if fantasies, particularly considering his own subsequent ascension to the top of the A-List following "Iron Man."
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On Januuary 19, 1986, a 69-year-old Hispanic woman went to the police department in Waukegan, Illinois, and reported that on the previous evening she was attacked as she was walking on the street.
The woman told police that a man dragged her by her feet down into a ravine, where he punched her repeatedly in the face, then took off her underwear and raped her. She said that during the attack, the man bit her on the shoulder and that she ripped off his watch.
A police officer was sent to the scene of the attack, where he found a pair of women's underwear, a black trench coat, gloves, a scarf, a watch and a watchband. Inside the sleeve of the coat was a laundry tag from a local drycleaners. The officer took the coat to Sinclair Cleaners in Waukegan and the owner identified the person who brought in the coat as Bennie Starks.
Police then prepared a photo lineup for the victim and included a photograph of Starks, who is African American. The woman picked him out as her attacker.
Starks was arrested and charged with aggravated criminal sexual assault, attempted aggravated criminal assault, aggravated battery and unlawful restraint.
At trial before a jury in Lake County Circuit Court, the victim described the attack as she had originally told police.
Sharon Thomas-Boyd, a forensic serologist, testified that her tests revealed the presence of semen on the underwear and that semen was present on a vaginal swab. She said she could not exclude Starks as a source of the semen.
A forensic odontologist, Russell Schneider, testified that after examining the bitemark on the victim's shoulder and comparing it to Starks' teeth, he concluded that Starks bit the woman.
A police officer testified that after Starks was brought in for questioning, he said that on the night of the crime, he had been robbed as he walked home from the Genesee Inn. Two men took his coat, gloves, wristwatch and $80, Starks said. Starks identified the coat found at the scene as his and said he had not reported the robbery to police.
The jury also heard from an employee from the Illinois Department of Public Aid, who said she spoke with the victim after the attack. The worker said the victim admitted she had falsely accused Starks of the rape because she had been attacked by a man who was jealous of her relationship with another man.
Starks was convicted on all counts. The unlawful restraint conviction was vacated by the trial judge and Starks was sentenced to 60 years in prison.
After losing his appeal, Starks reached out to the Innocence Project in New York and DNA testing was performed on the underwear. In 2002, a motion for a new trial was filed after the DNA tests isolated a male profile that was not Starks.
The motion was denied after Lake County prosecutor Michael Mermel argued that the unknown male DNA could have been present from a previous consensual sexual encounter.
The vaginal swab was not tested for DNA because, according to Mermel, it no longer existed.
But then, in 2004, the swab was located at the Northern Illinois Crime Lab. Initially, a request to test the swab was denied by Lake County Circuit Judge Christopher Starck.
While that legal battle continued, defense lawyers discovered the laboratory reports prepared by Thomas-Boyd, the serologist who testified at Starks' trial. The reports showed that Starks had been excluded by the serology tests.
The lab reports showed that the victim had blood type O and was a non-secretor, which meant her blood type could only be determined from her blood and not from vaginal secretions. The lab report stated that Starks had blood type B and was a secretor, which meant his blood type would be evident in all his body fluids, including semen. The report said only evidence of blood type O was found on the underwear and vaginal swab. The victim could not have been the source of that type O substance because she was a non-secretor, and it could not have been Starks because he is a type B.
DNA tests were then performed on the swab and again Starks was excluded.
In December, 2005, a motion was filed to supplement the record in the Illinois Court of Appeals, where the appeal of the denial of the new trial motion was about to be heard.
On March 23, 2006, the appellate court set aside Starks' conviction and sentence, citing the DNA test results, the impeachment of the victim by the public aid worker, and the false testimony by crime lab serologist Sharon Thomas-Boyd, who told the jury she could not exclude Starks as the rapist when her own serology tests had done just that.
Starks, then 47, was released on bond on October 4, 2006 after serving more than 20 years of his sentence.
The case stalled amidst legal arguments over what evidence could be admitted in the retrial. After the victim died in January 2011, a Lake County judge ruled that prosecutors could not use her past testimony because the original cross-examination at Starks' first trial was inadequate. Prosecutors appealed the ruling and in February 2012, the decision was upheld.
Prosecutors dismissed the rape case in May 2012, but continued to defend Starks' conviction for battering the same woman during the same incident.
In the fall of 2012, Mike Nerheim was elected state's attorney. He established a legal panel to review cases of possible wrongful conviction. One of his first steps was to order the assault charge against Starks dismissed and it was, on January 7, 2013.
"The image of this office has been tarnished, and one of my top priorities is to restore that," Nerheim said.
In September 2013, Starks was granted a certificate of innocence and later was awarded $213,600 in state compensation. In 2015, he settled a federal civil rights lawsuit for $990,000.
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Bourjos won't place blame for slump on injured wrist
ANAHEIM -- When Peter Bourjos was activated from the disabled list, he admitted there was still some discomfort in his wrist, and in the five games since he has rejoined the Angels, he is 0-for-18.
It would be easy for Bourjos to simply say his wrist is hampering him at the plate, but the center fielder insists that is not the case.
"It's just the timing of getting back into it," Bourjos said of his struggles. "It's been five games. I'm not going to read too much into it. Coming off of not playing for six weeks and it's just more timing than anything."
Bourjos was also seen fiddling with his wrist after crashing into the center-field wall attempting to rob Carlos Santana of a home run in the seventh inning of Tuesday's game.
However, Bourjos simply said that was a reaction to hitting the wall and that his wrist is OK.
As for the struggles at the plate, Bourjos has seen his average drop from .333 to .293 during this stretch, but his manager expects the hits to start coming.
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Stooges drummer Scott Asheton dies at 64
NEW YORK >> Scott Asheton, drummer for the influential punk rock band the Stooges, has died. He was 64.
His daughter, Leanna Asheton, confirmed Monday that her father died Saturday of a heart attack. She said her father "was as cool as they came. His wisdom guides us on."
Bandleader Iggy Pop posted on his Facebook page Sunday that he's "never heard anyone play the drums with more meaning than Scott Asheton."
Asheton was part of the Stooges when they formed in 1967 in Ann Arbor, Mich. His older brother, Ron Asheton, who was the group's guitarist, died in 2009. The Stooges released their self-titled debut in 1969.
"He was like my brother," Pop's statement read of Scott. "He and Ron have left a huge legacy to the world. The Ashetons have always been and continue to be a second family to me. My thoughts are with his sister Kathy, his wife Liz and his daughter Leanna, who was the light of his life."
Asheton suffered from undisclosed illnesses in 2011 and was unable to perform at summer music festivals in Europe with the Stooges.
"He was on a flight to England when all sorts of hell broke loose," Pop told Rolling Stone in 2011. "Without proper medical attention right there he would have bought it. He got very, very good care from the British and all sorts of tests."
While the Stooges weren't a commercial success, they went on to become one of the significant bands in punk music. Their raw sound helped inspire the first generation of punk musicians. The band influenced acts from Patti Smith to the Ramones to Sid Vicious. The group landed in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2010.
After recording three albums in the late 1960s and early 1970s, the Stooges split and Pop went on to a successful solo career. The band reunited for 2007's "The Weirdness" and "Ready to Die," released last year.
"It warms my heart to read how much he has inspired and the love and respect so many have for him and his music," Leanna Asheton said in an email to The Associated Press late Monday.
She remembered her father not only for his love of playing and listening to music, but for his humor and charm. She said they enjoyed going to gigs together in recent years, including Black Rebel Motorcycle Club in Detroit, which she said was his favorite and last show.
Always rooting for the underdog, he also was a fan of poet and writer Charles Bukowski. His daughter said her father's favorite Bukowski quote was, "What matters most is how well you walk through the fire."
Asheton was born on Aug. 16, 1949, in Washington, D.C. He played drums for other bands, including Sonic's Rendezvous Band, the group led by former MC5 guitarist Fred "Sonic" Smith. Along with his wife and daughter, Ashton is survived by his stepsons Simon and Aaron, whom "he loved as his own," his daughter said.
Associated Press writer Jeff Karoub contributed to this report from Detroit.


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READ about Piers Morgan's long career in journalism here.
This evening on a very special edition of the program, comedian, actress, and singer Jane Lynch paid a visit to the "Piers Morgan Tonight" studio, flipping the script, and renaming the show in the process.
As Guest Host Week kicked off, the Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winner unveiled the debut (and grand finale?) edition of "Jane Lynch Tonight," and in doing so set the bar awfully high for her colleagues hosting later this week.
Welcoming iconic comedian Joan Rivers and her daughter Melissa, Lynch proved she's been following along at home, stealing a page directly from Piers Morgan's playbook and delving straight into the topic of "proper love":
"I loved your father, but the great love of my life was the man that I met afterwards," Joan reveals to Melissa. "One leg, war hero from World War II, lost it in World War II. Well, didn't lose it, he left it, but just never went to pick it up."
But after listening to her 78-year-old mother's trademark sarcastic humor, the younger Rivers told a slightly sadder story:
"I don't think so, no, I don't think so," admitted the 44-year-old divorcee. But of loving her ex-husband, she does confess "When we met? Yes. And now, after all these year – we separated when our son was 9 months old – we're actually friends again. Which is great."
Watch the clip, and listen to the interview, as Lynch and Joan and Melissa Rivers turn Monday's edition of "Piers Morgan Tonight" into ladies night, dishing on everything from British accents to unfaithful octogenarians.
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Yet, the fact that nearly 1/4 of the World's Population are traveling not for these reasons is why I am sharing today's post.
Immigration is a basic event from Mali to Mexico there is a segment of the population seeking refuge and finding closed doors.
Maria Hinojosa has been speaking on this for some time and why I found it poignant was in this year's Thor Ragnarock ends basically with refugees from Asgard to build anew.
This article from Travel + Leisure still holds true today
When Tim Donahue recalls traveling in India, where he volunteered in medical camps among poor Rajasthani villagers in 2005 and 2006, lots of fond memories come flooding back. Like the smiles and laughter of village children when he first demonstrated how to throw a Frisbee; the pungent smells of incense and cooking fires that wafted from their threadbare homes; and the way ailing men and women—many of them blind—patiently waited in line, sometimes for hours, for their chance to see one of the medical camp doctors.
But what amazes Donahue the most about his trips—which he took along with a U.S.-based humanitarian organization, Relief Workers International—is how much they changed him.
"I'd done a lot of traveling before," says Donahue, "but this was something much bigger than just travel. I have never felt so rewarded for doing so little...and now I'm anxious to do more."
These days, there are more opportunities than ever for combining travel with humanitarian outreach. The U.S. alone has dozens of organizations arranging "voluntourism" trips—some of them broad-reaching nonprofit outfits with branches all over the globe; others smaller, grassroots operations that specialize in a particular culture or destination.
The programs these organizations offer run the gamut from exotic (living and working in indigenous Amazon rainforest villages) to familiar (helping to build houses for Gulf Coast Americans who lost their homes during Hurricane Katrina); and from exhilarating (herding among Mongolian nomads) to harrowing (teaching basic life skills to orphaned Kenyan street children). But all of them share a common goal: improving lives in the communities where they work.
Doing this, of course, requires certain sacrifices on the part of the program participants. Volunteers doing humanitarian work are nearly always responsible for getting themselves to their program destinations; they also pay program fees that cover their room and board and supplies needed for community outreach (like medicines and schoolbooks). Since they often live in the same disadvantaged communities where they work, volunteers also cope with varying degrees of creature discomfort; bucket baths and outhouses are the norm at some programs, while others are a hike or drive away from the nearest phone or Internet connection.
If numbers are any indication, though, these inconveniences aren't getting in the way of would-be voluntourists; in fact, registration for humanitarian programs has skyrocketed. G.A.P. Adventures and i-to-i, for example—two relatively new organizations—have seen program participation double almost every year since their inception in 2005. Meanwhile, one of the longest-running U.S.-based operators, Cross-Cultural Solutions, started out with a single volunteer in 1995—and now places more than 4,000 a year in 12 different countries. The draw of humanitarian travel, say program directors, is becoming obvious to more and more people, especially in developed Western countries like the U.S.
"People who volunteer with us find their ideas of the world have been transformed," says Kam Santos, director of communications for Cross-Cultural Solutions. "They wind up coming back again and again.... We have people who've gone to eight different countries with us. This is their new way to travel."
Catherine McMillan, a spokesperson for another veteran U.S. organization, Globe Aware, agrees. "People are realizing that they can only really understand the challenges and see the beauty in a culture once they make some personal connections there," she says.
"I hear it again and again from volunteers," says McMillan. "They say, 'I thought I would be traveling to go help people—and instead, I feel like I got even more than I gave.'"


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FTC Shuts Down Business Opportunity Scam
As posted on February 19, 2014 on www.ftc.gov
Several companies and individuals have agreed to settlements with the Federal Trade Commission that ban them from selling business or work-at-home opportunities and require them to surrender assets to the FTC.
As part of the FTC's ongoing crackdown on scams that falsely promise business opportunities targeted to unemployed or underemployed people, in October 2012, the FTC filed a complaint against Shopper Systems LLC, Revenue Works LLC (also doing business as Surplus Supplier), EMZ Ventures LLC, The Veracity Group LP, Brett Brosseau, Michael Moysich and Keith R. Powell.
The settlement orders resolve charges that the defendants misled consumers who were seeking to run their own business providing mystery shopping services to retailers, and tricked them into paying money to join programs with recurring monthly charges.
Along with the settlement orders announced today, a federal court approved the filing of an amended complaint adding Concept Rocket LLC and Shopper Select LLC as defendants, and Georgia Farm House Land Holdings LLC, PKP Holdings, Stephanie Powell, and Sportsmen of North America LP as relief defendants who profited from the scheme but did not participate in it.
The settlement order against Moysich, Concept Rocket, Revenue Works, Shopper Select and Shopper Systems, bans them from selling business or work-at-home opportunities, sending unauthorized text messages, and selling products or services with negative-option features. The settlement order against Brosseau and EMZ Ventures bans them from selling business or work-at-home opportunities and sending unauthorized text messages. The settlement orders impose a judgment of more than $40.5 million against these defendants, which will be suspended when the Moysich defendants have surrendered $55,000 in frozen assets, and the Brosseau defendants have surrendered $88,000 in frozen assets and nearly $270,000 from the sale of property in Georgia, Vermont.
The settlement order against Keith R. Powell and The Veracity Group bans them from selling business or work-at-home opportunities. It also imposes a judgment of more than $14.8 million, which will be suspended when Powell has surrendered his assets, including more than $115,000, to the FTC, and the Veracity Group has surrendered telecommunication equipment to a court-appointed receiver for liquidation. As stipulated in all three orders, the full monetary judgments will become due immediately if the defendants are found to have misrepresented their respective financial conditions.
The Commission vote to file the proposed consent judgments and an amended complaint in December 2013 was 2-0-2, with Commissioner Ohlhausen not participating and Commissioner Wright abstaining. The judgments were entered by the U. S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida on January 23, 2014.
To learn more about these kinds of scams, read the FTC's Business Opportunity Scams (Estafas de Oportunidades de Negocio), Mystery Shopper Scams and Bogus Business Opportunities.


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Introducing Wingman Command, 'Ace Combat 5' is the premier air combat game combining ultra-realistic graphics and dog fighting with the sheer excitement of commanding a squadron, knowing that their fate is in your hands.
"There is an incredible expectation of quality associated with the ACE COMBAT series," said Garry Cole, executive vice president of sales for Namco Hometek Inc. "More than one million people have enjoyed ACE COMBAT®04 and our development team has been hard at work to make sure those fans have a great sequel to look forward to. With a compelling storyline, unbelievably realistic graphics and great new exclusive features, ACE COMBAT 5 is the whole package."
With more than 50 different licensed planes and an intense storyline extending over 30 missions, players will be put to the ultimate test, including air-to-air combat, air-to-ground fighting, air-to-sea assaults, rescue, recon and much more. Incorporating ultra-realistic beautifully rendered in-game graphics and cinematics along with unparalleled game play; ACE COMBAT 5 goes a step beyond the traditional air combat gaming experience.
One of the exciting new features to the sequel includes Wingman Command, where players can issue directives to their wingmen mid-mission to carry out coordinated group attacks. Additionally, the in-game radio communications with the squadron and enemies adds to the realism and intensity of the dynamic battle sequences.
In the game's premise, it is September 23, 2010 on distant Sand Island, a small island in the Ceres Ocean that divides the two superpowers, Osea and Yuktobania. An entire military base is on red alert--the 108th Tactical Fighter Squadron intercepted an unidentified aircraft and the entire squadron was decimated.
You are a fighter pilot, part of the new squadron that's been called into action to protect your nation of Osea. Now, the story begins to unfold.
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LOS ANGELES (thefutoncritic.com) -- The latest development news, culled from recent wire reports:
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Stephen Monroe Taylor has been cast as Gator Davis, "a drawling good ol' boy from Louisiana who can strum a guitar and sing with the best of them," on History's "Texas Rising" (Deadline.com); EFO Films and Crystal Lake Entertainment are developing a new small screen take on Sean S. Cunningham's "Friday the 13th" franchise (Deadline.com); Helena Mattsson is set to recur on "Mistresses" as "an ageless, gorgeous European supermodel, charming and warm" (TVLine.com); and Laura Spencer has booked a recurring role on "Bones" as "a potentially long-term mate for Sweets (John Francis Daley)" (TVLine.com).


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The use of social media by wealth management firms can offer tremendous opportunities, according to a new paper from consulting firm Accenture. Compliance challenges still exist, however, as companies move from social networking pilot projects to "socially infused" marketing and sales channels.
The paper, titled "The Social Advisor: Using Social Media Effectively in Wealth Management," says that, despite the fact that social media are allowed as means of communicating with clients, many firms are still feeling their way toward a more robust incorporation of them into their business models, even as clients and prospective clients rely on them more and more.
The lack of specific guidance, but strict enforcement, by regulators contributes to a complex picture as firms test strategies and tools. And wealth management firms using social networking tools will find that those tools involve a number of costs. Accenture says those costs include social media management software, archiving and storage space, content partners, training curricula, regulatory upkeep, and dedicated resources to manage the communication.
"Firms need to determine," the report says, "what costs are part of doing business and what costs are pushed into the channel."
And it's not just costs. New guidelines and procedures are required for advisors to be able to use social media and still remain in compliance, the report says. Processes need to be developed for new content creation, moderation of dialogue with clients, and management of compliance and risk.
Social media policies must be developed and social interaction activities mapped in detail, Accenture suggests. Firms should also set an objective of continuous improvement and steps to manage change, lest the process and its support staff—everyone from content creators and approvers to legal reviewers—become difficult to control and fail to keep in scale with the firm's business.
Firms must also consider integration of their social media efforts with anything undertaken by other areas within the firm, such as enterprise social listening teams and social marketing initiatives.


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Americans are upbeat but uncertain about aging, The National Council on Aging and UnitedHealthcare found in a survey of people 60 and older, released Wednesday.
The survey, "The United States of Aging," found more than three-quarters of people between ages 60 and 69 say they expect their quality of life will stay the same or get better in the next five to 10 years. More than a quarter say their health is better than normal. Across all age groups, the "vast majority" say their health will get better or stay the same over the next five to 10 years.
The majority of respondents are managing stress well, and 84% say they're confident they can do what it takes to stay healthy. That confidence doesn't necessarily translate to action, though. Just over half of seniors say they exercise at least four days per week. Ten percent say they only exercise a few days a month, and 11% don't exercise at all.
"It's encouraging that so many of our survey respondents feel confident and empowered to maintain their health as they age, but it's important that this positive mindset doesn't prevent them from taking the necessary steps to counter the epidemic of obesity among our senior population, such as exercising most days of the week to help maintain a healthy weight," Rhonda Randall, chief medical officer for UnitedHealthcare's medicare and retirement business, said in a statement.
That confidence-action gap can be seen in seniors' financial lives, too. A majority of respondents said they felt financially secure, but nearly a quarter have difficulty paying monthly expenses. Nearly 20% are "one major financial event away from a fiscal crisis." Maybe it's good news, then, that the percentage of respondents with no retirement plan is relatively small: 8%.
Financial and health concerns intersect at long-term care. A third of respondents say they're unprepared to pay for such care.
What's troubling is that the survey found the people most likely to need care, low- and moderate-income seniors, are least likely to be able to afford it. Seventy-two percent of respondents in those income groups have a chronic health condition.
"The most vulnerable older adults, who are also most in need of health care, economic help and support services to remain independent and 'age in place,' are the least confident they will be able to get the help they need," Rick Birkel, Ph.D., acting senior vice president for healthy aging and director of the NCOA's Self-Management Alliance, said in a statement. "But even small increases in benefits, reduced-cost services or reduced expenses can go a long way in helping vulnerable seniors remain independent."
Unsurprisingly, the majority of respondents would like to stay in their homes as they age, and 85% are confident they can do that without making major changes to their house. The survey stresses the importance of being prepared for needing care in the future, though. Although nearly two-thirds of boomers say living on their own is easy, just 43% of respondents 70 and older agreed. About 20% of respondents in that age group say they can't live on their own or undertake daily tasks without assistance.
The report was conducted by Penn Schoen Berland among 2,250 Americans 60 and older. It was sponsored by the National Council on Aging, UnitedHealthcare and USA TODAY.


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In the fine tradition of Classic Castle, I am bringing back an oldie but a goodie. For those of you members of Forbidden Cove, this will not be new for you.
What is a seed part challenge?
Well it is where I name a part, that won't be a castle part, and challenge you to build something castle with it as CREATIVELY as you can. The more creative you are, the better you score.
Let me be clear, the judging is about the usage of that seed part, not how "whoa holy momma look at this moc it is so freaking amazing." So basically, if you build some epic castle and put the seed part on in some less than creative way, well you won't be scoring well.
The rules:
I don't like to make a lot of these, because this is all about fun and creativity, but sometimes they are needed to enhance the challenge so:
1) You can only make ONE entry, so make it your absolute best.
2) You have exactly one month to build your entry. I will post the piece to this thread on June 1st, and lock it on June 30th. If you post after server time on June 30th, well sorry you are out of luck. Don't delay with your posting. And if it isn't public by that date, well you will be out of luck too. So be careful if you are going to use brickshelf.
3) Your entry must be posted to THIS thread only. That means NO COMMENTS ABOUT ENTRIES will be allowed in this thread. Feel free to post your entry in its own thread for comments, but the staff will delete comments made in this thread that are not questions about the contest, or entries.
4) Follow the TOS. No nudity or other content that could/would be deemed inappropriate.
5) Size restrictions…there are none, but we need to be able to actually SEE the seed part. If you want to build some huge 150 stud by 150 stud by 20 feet tall thing, well that's up to you but if we can't see it, you will lose points.
6) Overhang? Sure whatever makes you happy.
7) Photo restrictions? Let's make this easy. Make a folder or a set for your entry. The size of the pictures doesn't matter. The number of the pictures doesn't matter. But remember when you post it to the forum, follow the rules about that.
Can I use more than one of the piece? Sure whatever makes you happy.
9) Is there a color restriction? Nope, use whatever color you want.
10) Who is eligible to build? Basically anyone, including staff, who isn't part of the judging panel and they know who they are.
Now for the prize:
Prize? Really? It isn't awesome enough that you have me all hyped to build this, but I can win a prize too???? Yep.
So I will attach a photo of that prize soon. But it is 50 euro armor breast plates in 5 color/pattern groupings, 10 of each.
So what is the seed part?
Space air tanks
So for now, you may ask questions about the seed part challenge. And please don't ask "Oh hey Blue, can I know what the seed part is?" I'm giving you a week to get all prepared and excited.
I ask one thing...could we please keep this thread as "clean" as possible as to make it easier for the judging.


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I Believe In ......... Happily Ever After - G45 Mini-AlbumHello, lovely blog readers.
Well it has been a lovely month and I have failed to post anything for a couple of weeks, yet again. We have had a fabulous walking holiday in the Lake District with Gracia and Josh and this week Gracia has been home and we have had several days out - making memories instead of scrapping them.
For my ATDML DT kit this month I had some Graphic 45 - not my favourite paper manufacturer but I did like the projects I made with it. The first was a mini album for a friend who got married earlier in the month.
Part of my kit was from the Enchanted Forest range which I thought it would be ideal to make a little mini book, for Michaela, as she is a drama teacher and very romantic. We had just worked together on several Shakespeare plays and the characters on these papers reminded me of those.
In my box of goodies I also had some G45 Policy Envelopes which I decided to incorporate into my album.
I used my Silhouette to cut the pages, cover and bindings and then set to making my album.
Michaela was delighted with her little keepsake book and strange to say, as someone who says they don't like working with G45, I loved making it.
Reason to be Cheerful:-
My Gracie Girl is home and we have yet another adventure planned for today.


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Some server problems had to be fixed. All Iam developers please download a new IamFramework.jar here:
Newcomers are probably best served by downloading the IamTemplate project first, which is completely self-contained and also includes the IamFramework.jar and the javadocs:
Instructions how to get started and more can be found at the wiki: http://ai.bluemars.com/wiki.
Bugs can be reported on this forum.
Lastly there's the Iam Library. It is not strictly required to download this file in order to develop Iams. But if you want to follow the step-by-step introduction that's on the Wiki you're going to need it for some of the sections:


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What we read while taking a walk on the wild side…
- Lou Reed died yesterday at the age of 71. Reed was, of course, one of the most influential musicians of the last 50 year, best known as the driving force behind the Velvet Underground. But he was also a musical icon throughout his life, inspiring everyone from David Bowie to Metallica to so many others. Read this interview, or this poem he wrote after 9/11, or just listen to his songs, to remember this musical legend.
- The "Stop Watching Us" rally drew thousands to D.C. this weekend to protest the NSA, which is now angering other heads of state. A statement from Edward Snowden was read at the rally. Also, a reason to be skeptical of claims that spying has prevented attacks.
- On the rise of homelessness in New York City.
- Bill Keller and Glenn Greenwald discuss the future of journalism.
- Morrissey's autobiography is predictably weird.
- So the World Series is pretty crazy, huh? Especially the interference call that ended Game Three, which many have broken down. Meanwhile, this week in oral histories: the 1989 World Series earthquake.
- David Sedaris on the death of a sister.


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My top gnome-panel is set to not expand and sits on the top-right of my screen. I just realized I wouldn't mind if maximized windows were able to get behind it (it wouldn't actually cover up anything). Is it possible to achieve that with the gnome-panel?
Here's what it looks like now:
Ideally, the window's titlebar would be behind the panel (partially obscured by it). I know that different dock softwares like AWN are able to do that, but I'm running a weak netbook, and I would rather do that with the gnome-panel.


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Leaders Say 2014 Primary Theme Teaches "Families Are Forever"
Contributed By By Sarah Jane Weaver, Church News assistant editor
"When we say 'families are forever' it is evidence to me of how much our Heavenly Father loves us. … He has promised we can feel that love forever because He has placed us here in families." —Rosemary M. Wixom, Primary general president
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At a time when the family is under fire, the Primary general presidency is hoping children will understand that "Families Are Forever."
This simple truth is the theme of the 2014 Outline for Sharing Time. It is based on the scripture, "And he shall turn the heart of the fathers to the children, and the heart of the children to their fathers" (Malachi 4:6).
Children will be blessed by learning that families are forever, said Sister Rosemary M. Wixom, Primary general president. "This is God's plan and His doctrine and His great desire for families."
Sister Wixom and her counselors, Sister Jean A. Stevens and Sister Cheryl A. Esplin, met with the Church News to discuss the 2014 theme and why it is important for Primary children and their families.
"Families are forever and the forever begins each day with each moment of the family contributing to the whole picture," said Sister Wixom.
"Children are an important part of their families and can contribute to strengthening their families," said Sister Stevens. Then she asked, "How can we help them understand the Lord has something important for each one of them to do?"
In a busy world, children "long to have more time as a family," said Sister Esplin.
During the year, children will learn that Heavenly Father has prepared a way for them to return to His presence, that He has a plan for His children, and that Jesus Christ is their Savior. They will also learn that the family is central to God's plan, that families are blessed when they follow the prophet, and that priesthood ordinances and temple work bless their families.
The Primary general presidency hopes children are learning that they need to walk the path that will take them back to their Heavenly Father. While visiting with children from across the globe, the presidency asks children about this path of covenants, this path to the temple. "We ask, 'Do you want to go alone? Who do you want to go with you?' They always respond, 'My family,'" said Sister Wixom.
Sister Stevens said the covenants made in temples stand as symbols of God's love for His children. "Temples are where earth meets heaven," she said.
Sister Esplin said the 2014 Outline for Sharing Time focuses on the truths found in "The Family: A Proclamation to the World." "The proclamation is a voice for the family in a world where families are under attack."
Sister Wixom said parents are the ultimate example for their children. "Our children are watching us. We are defining their values by how we live," she said.
Sister Wixom said Satan is focused on shattering families. "He knows the power of family unity and gathering together through the storms and trials."
She wishes every child could feel the security of a home where the Spirit dwells.
Sister Esplin said, "Every family is unique. When we live the gospel in whatever circumstances we are in—we can be happy."
Sister Wixom said Primary leaders will need to think about every child in their Primary as they teach this year. They will need to be inclusive.
Sister Stevens quoted the words to the song, "The Family Is of God." Primary children will learn the song in 2014.
"God gave us families to help us become what He wants us to be—This is how He shares His love, for the family is of God," reads the chorus to the song.
Sister Wixom expressed her gratitude for Primary leaders who will teach children these truths about families.
"When we say 'families are forever' it is evidence to me of how much our Heavenly Father loves us. … He has promised we can feel that love forever because He has placed us here in families."


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We're a little under a month until Captain America: The Winter Soldier comes out and Marvel has released the first clip from the film. There's slick action, a touch of humor, classic villain Batroc the Leaper—did you know that MTV Movie Award nominations came out yesterday? I'm sure you do, Lainey mentioned it. I know that the MTV Movie Awards are little more than a corporate-sponsored advertisement for youth-targeted marketing, but I felt a spike of rage when a friend drew my attention the "Best Hero" category. You know who wasn't on it? Katniss Everdeen.
The MTV Movie Awards are a bizarre mix of popcorn flicks and legit award bait films, including Oscar winner 12 Years a Slave, because MTV, not unlike the HFPA, nominates the biggest stars they think they can get to show up for good ratings. But you cannot tell me that Katniss Everdeen wasn't one of the top heroes of 2013. Or Elsa and Anna from Frozen. 2013 was a great year for girls in film because it proved twice over that people will go see female heroes—Catching Fire made over $860 million and Frozen just crossed the billion-dollar mark. All three are GOOD characters from GOOD movies, and Jennifer Lawrence is a HUGE star. Why not single her out?
Because girls can't be heroes. That's the message. MTV would rather nominate John Cale, Channing Tatum's character from White House Down. Don't remember him? Don't worry, I didn't either and I actually sat through that garbage. The judgment is that a totally forgettable character in a terrible movie that completely sh*t the bed is of more note than Katniss F*cking Everdeen. Sure, Tatum is very likeable and popular. But so is Jennifer Lawrence. If it's a star power thing, they're equals.
The really sad thing is some studio executive somewhere will use that as a reason to not create a new female hero. Never mind the box office, he'll say, the kids didn't really buy into it, did they? And if you think I'm exaggerating, one of the biggest reasons there hasn't been a female-lead superhero movie to date is that girls don't buy action figures (as much as boys). Never mind that women buy more branded clothing and sundries like notebooks and school supplies, just because girls don't buy action figures, executives have justified not investing in a star vehicle for a female superhero. And now they have a new piece of made-up logic to continue upholding their ridiculous "we're afraid of lady-things, so we don't make things for ladies" mindset.
Watch this four-minute clip from Captain America: The Winter Soldier. Look at how cool Black Widow is as she kicks just as much ass as Cap. Look at her "crushing it" expression as she leaves a senate hearing. She's super cool. Just like Katniss is super cool, and Elsa and Anna. The MTV Movie Awards air on April 13. That gives us 38 days to shovel sh*t on MTV for their epically terrible decision making.


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marcelocarlosbr wrote:Ok,
So, the final updated stats would be:
Response: 80
Short Pass Accuracy: 78
Short Pass Speed: 76
Long Pass Acc.: 79
Long Pass Speed: 78
Shot Accuracy: 73
Shot Power: 76
Shot Technique: 73
Curling: 79
Condition/Fitness: 6
Weak Foot Accuracy: 7
Weak Foot Frequency: 6
Any updates on cards or special abilities ?
Can someone update the 1st post ?
tamaguchi_japa wrote:so he simply deserve high aggression and none cards, because with a high aggression he'll go forward with ball and wont without
Anders wrote:Just a question why he deserves 65 in defence?
His work with both foots are great, I have see his shots and IMO are more strong than 76.
Anders wrote:I just question because I don't have see many games to rate his defence speacilyu games like Horrible teams like Sucre, and 65 is a good value in defence Nei still sits in 66.
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When taken to extremes, all religions suck. The problem with Islam is that it is an extremist ideology by its very nature. TGO
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ISLAMABAD (AP) — A mentally ill British man has been sentenced to death in Pakistan after being convicted of blasphemy charges, defense lawyers said Friday.
Mohammed Asghar was arrested in 2010 in Rawalpindi, near Pakistan's capital of Islamabad, for claiming to be the Prophet Muhammad in letters that were later produced at his trial, prosecutor Javed Gul said. But a lawyer that previously defended Asghar said the case was really a property dispute and that Asghar suffers from mental illness.
A judge convicted and sentenced Asghar, who is of Pakistani origin, on Thursday, Gul said.
Asghar returned to Pakistan in 2010 after being treated for paranoid schizophrenia in Edinburgh, the lawyer said.
The defendant later fell into a dispute with a tenant who brought the blasphemy complaint against him to police, the lawyer said.
The doctor treating Asghar in Edinburgh said in a letter dated June 2011 that he suffered from paranoid schizophrenia and believed that the Pakistani and British governments were attempting to control him. The letter was provided to The Associated Press by his lawyer.
The lawyer spoke on condition of anonymity as those involved in blasphemy cases face threats and violence.
Prosecutors disputed that Asghar had mental problems.
The British High Commission in Islamabad said it was aware of Asghar's case and provided assistance to him, though an official there declined to elaborate. Senior British Foreign Office Minister Sayeeda Warsi later said in a statement that authorities "will be raising our concerns in the strongest possible terms with the Pakistani government."
Amnesty International called on the Pakistani government to immediately release Asghar.
"At a time when Pakistan is reeling from a spate of abuses which perpetrators seek to justify as a defense of religious sentiments, reform of the blasphemy laws is more urgent than ever," said Polly Truscott, Amnesty International's Deputy Asia-Pacific Director.
Lawyers said they will appeal Asghar's conviction, and they were worried about his mental condition and physical safety while he is in prison.
Scores of people have been arrested in Pakistan under the country's harsh blasphemy laws, which carry sentences of life in prison or the death penalty, though executions are rarely carried out. Rights groups say the laws often are exploited for personal gain and that members of Pakistan's minority population are disproportionately targeted.
People accused of blasphemy also have been attacked and killed by angry vigilante mobs.
Few leaders in this predominantly Muslim country have shown willingness to tackle the contentious issue, especially after two prominent politicians who criticized the blasphemy law were murdered in recent years. One of the politicians was shot by his own bodyguard, who then attracted adoring crowds.
Associated Press writer Munir Ahmed contributed to this report.


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Gettysburg 150th: Retailers ready mementos for Civil War buffs
For 23 years, Paul Selmer has owned and operated Gettysburg Frame Shop and Gallery.
He's learned that most visitors who buy souvenirs at the shops downtown aren't looking for something that will mature in value so they can sell it for profit.
"They want it as a memento of their trip to Gettysburg," Selmer said.
And that's a good thing, if you ask shop volunteer Linda Marshall.
"I don't really know if we have anything here that if you buy it, in 50 years it will be worth what the Mona Lisa is worth," Marshall said.
Well, not the smaller knick-knacks, she clarified.
The limited-edition paintings, like those by artist John Paul Strain, that capture scenes of the Battle of Gettysburg might appreciate in value.
But they're not the biggest sellers.
"Pretty much anything that says '150th,' people like," Selmer noted.
That was an idea potter Cathleen Lerew picked up on this year.
She owns and operates Under The Horizon Pottery & Arts Studio in Gettysburg. With that business, she offers pottery classes and art classes, and other hands-on instruction.
But she decided to use her own art to capitalize on the events surrounding the 150th anniversary of the famous battle, which took place July 1-3, 1863.
"I don't do a lot of production pieces," she said. Then, looking down at a pie plate she detailed with "Gettysburg 150th," said, "You might as well take your piece of the pie."
Lerew got to talking to someone inside the Gettysburg Frame Shop and Gallery earlier this year. She decided to make a few production pieces to sell from the shop.
She said she makes her living as a potter, so it's nice to make money off the pieces, and "it's nice to be recognized for your work."
The Adams County Winery boosted production of its commemorative wines to accommodate wine lovers and wine collectors.
Rob Leonard, business development manager for the winery, explained that the winemaking process was not changed for the commemorative wines. Rather, each of the six varieties of 150th commemorative wines - Chardonnay, Traveller, Tears of Gettysburg, Turning Point, The Engagement and Rebel Red - has a special anniversary label.
He said the Adams County Winery is the only winery selling the 150th anniversary commemorative wines.
Leonard said the 150th labels have been on the shelves for about a year, and he anticipates they will continue to be big sellers.
"People do come in to collect the six labels," he said. He noted that 150 bottles of Tears of Gettysburg, the winery's signature variety, were labeled as limited edition and signed by the winemaker. They are available at the store on Chambersburg Street in Gettysburg.
Although he encouraged people to collect the bottles, Leonard made one strong suggestion.
"Enjoy the wine first, then save the bottle," he said.


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What a day! I've just arrived home from Sydney's Think Big Forum at ANZ Stadium…
I was invited to 'keynote speak' at the Forum when I was in Beijing and I decided to change my flights to be included on the speaker list. The way it was put to me was simple, "It's a business forum, but we're being innovative about it…" it was to be "degustation-inspired", with the food theme kept throughout. I was invited to be the 'group dessert'. What a title. How could I say no?
The day opened with Kylie Kwong talking about her business trials and tribulations (key insight – she swears by the original "E-Myth" book) and was followed by a diverse 'tasting menu' of speakers who each had twenty minutes to share their knowledge of the topic.
The format meant that the sessions were fast-paced – 20 minutes each – enough time to get a sense of whether you liked the topic; liked the speaker and wanted more. And that's where it got interesting – after each session, we were invited to attend a "Master Class" with the speaker we'd just seen. If you were prepared to forgo the next scheduled speakers, you could 'go deeper' into the topic. What a great conference model!
So in the afternoon it was time for 'dessert'… Well, here's how my 40 minutes broke down…
- Introduced myself and my work as a futurist / innovation expert
- Talked about futures studies / innovation and the role they play in business – ie. new products and processes… It all starts by asking the key innovator's question: "Is there a better way?…".
- Talked about the rise of BRIC nations (Brasil, Russia, India and China) and specifically about the rise of China… Then, since I'm fresh of the plane, taught some valuable Mandarin to the crowd "CHINA – LET'S GO!". Seeing 170 people on their feet cheering in butchered Mandarin was one of the most surreal moments of the day and confirmation that this was a fun crowd.
- Described the trends I'm seeing in business, particularly some highlights of my favourite innovation programs:
- The Clean Plumber – constantly innovating, the business' latest move is replacing a utility truck with a motorcycle for many plumbing jobs – it zips around the Sydney streets with ease; saves on fuel and keeps the business' promise to be on time.
- Dell's Ideastorm, which I believe is one of the best examples of open innovation, particularly given that Dell actually takes advice and turns it into improved products.
- Australia 2020 – inviting an entire country to participate in your innovation program is a brave move for a Prime Minister – if Rudd pulls it off (by implementing good ideas or at least explaining why he's not using the ideas he doesn't like), it could be the beginning of a new attitude of innovation from Canberra
- and Google… I mentioned the 80/20 rule (20% of time dedicated to innovation), but I also would have liked to discuss their use of Google Labs, which is fantastic.
- Gave ten tips on how to spot a great innovation culture – that was fun because the pens came out and the heads started nodding – I think I was talking to a room of innovators!
- Dropped in a top tip – innovation programs are a great 'Gen Y' retention tool because they give younger employees a voice and demonstrate that all staff opinions are valued – especially if ideas are acted upon!
- Examined the major shift from closed/R&D-based product development to open/inclusive innovation programs…
And BOOM! It was 40 minutes… Wait, what?! We're just getting started… Oh man!
I guess that's the problem with tasting menus – sometimes you just wish you could have a little more of each dish – and I did get twice as much time as most of the other speakers, after all…
I invited feedback from the audience either through email/linkedin or my blog, so it will be interesting to see if people have something to say here on this post.
After my presentation, all sorts of business leaders shared their stories with me – I met heaps of bankers, a bullet maker (REALLY! YIKES!), a guy whose business is hydraulics, a guy that runs a solar-panel installation business, a bunch of innovation people from Telstra and ANZ, a logistics guy (who told me truck stories), a recruiter, a few marketing types, a couple of event managers… It was a good mix, that's for sure.
It was a great day (a good way to spend my birthday!) and a really warm crowd to welcome me back to Sydney. Can't wait to see my family, friends and clients and get settled back into Sydney!
Congratulations and thank you to the NSW Business Chamber and to the BigThinkers who made the day such a great start to my Spring in Sydney…


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COVER- FICTION WINNERS- Winners 2006: Hometown favorites...
After much thoughtful deliberation, our judges have finally chosen the winners of the Hook's 2006 Fiction Contest.
Our thanks to the 100-plus writers who entered this year's contest. In our fast-paced, emailing, blogging, text-messaging world, writing fiction can be a thankless business. The blood, sweat, and toil on the pages we received was evident, which made the selection process difficult.
In the end, a good story is a good story in its own way, and so judging them can become an exercise in hair-splittingkind of like being asked to decide which of your children you like better. On that note, two of this year's winners are a native daughter and son, with the third having lived in Earlysville since the late 1970s.
Anyway, the deed is done, and it's time for our winners to bask in the glory of some well-earned recognition. This week, the Hook presents Virginia Moran's First Place story "Traveling" in its entirety, along with interviews with Second and Third Place winners, Lincoln Michel and Mark Lindensmith.
So, without further ado...
First Place: Ginger Moran
"Traveling" also caught the attention of our judges, particularly Moran's use of the male voice.
"Wow. 'Traveling' was written by a woman?" exclaimed judge Don Webster, who, like our other judges, read the submissions anonomously. "I didn't know... the voice is so believably male."
Judge David Ronka was struck by the convincing voice as well. "Descriptions like, 'Her hair flashing like a campfire' and 'Here she comes again, as full tilt as any jingling, burning flame can travel' had me pausing, time and again, just to savor them," says Ronka. "This is a story of the heart by a writer who obviously cares deeply for her characters."
Moran, a single working mom with two teenage boys, and a first-time Hook Fiction Contest entrant, also cares deeply about Charlottesville.
"I write about Charlottesville a lot," says Moran, who was born and raised here. In fact, her great aunt was Sarepta Moran, the first principal of the Venable School, and for whom Burnley-Moran Elementary was named. She has also finished a detective novel set in Charlottesville called The Body of Summer.
"I published a story in the Virginia Quarterly Review about Belmont when Belmont was a real working class neighborhood," says Moran. "I love observing the way the pieces of this town fit together and don't fit together."
According to Moran, "Traveling" was influenced by her interest in detective fiction. "Stories are always a kind of mystery," she says, "...some sort of puzzle to be solved– or at least they should be."
Judge Don Webster agrees. "I felt that this story, more than any other in the pack, had something in the plot that was truly at stake," says Webster. "What it does well, I think, is not tell you the whole story, but set up the situation, put the plot's dynamics in motion, and then leave you to do the metaphysical math, whose answer is obvious after a little thought."
Moran also paid close attention to the Hook's advice about showing, not telling. "It was well done," says Webster. "A lot of showing and little telling."
What's next for Moran? "I'm working on a collection of essays about being a single working mom," says Moran. "And my agent is shopping around my detective novel."
Read the winning story: Traveling
Second Place: Lincoln Michel
Besides writing fiction, brash Michel says he likes "bourbon, skinny dipping, and loud music." Not all three at once, we hope!
"This is a story with the flavor of the movie Stand By Me young guys coming of age, with a macabre incident as the catalyst," says judge Janis Jaquith. "As I read it, I kept thinking of all the people I know who would enjoy reading it, too."
Judge Don Webster was equally impressed with the young storyteller. "Original. Thoughtful. With a classic short-story bottom-line message," says Webster.
Presently, Michel is trying to get a little "real world" experience before he heads off to grad school in the fall. He recently was accepted to Columbia University's writing program and is waiting to hear from others schools before making a decision.
"I decided to come back to Charlottesville for a while," he says. "I know so many people here, and it's such a great town."
The genesis of Michel's story was a five-minute writing assignment.
"Our teacher gave us five minutes to come up with a plot outline for a story about driving past a man with a dog waving to you from the side of the road," he says. "I came up with this story, but I didn't actually write it until after the semester ended."
Michel says he likes to let a story "burrow in his brain" for a while before "ejecting" it during a late-night writing session. Then, of course, comes the work of polishing the language.
If "Small Bodies" is any indication, this literary youngster already knows a thing or two about the "real world," about how unfair and comical it can sometimes be, and about how things don't always turn out the way you expect them to.
Third Place: Mark Lindensmith
In addition, Southern Methodist University Press published his short story collection, Short-Term Losses, in 1996.
"I always had a vague notion I wanted to be a writer," says Lindensmith, who started writing in the mid-'80s. After a stint as a newspaper reporter, he chose the more lucrative career path of a lawyer, but he couldn't shake the "writing bug." Indeed, that bug is responsible for dozens of short stories and two novels over the years, including a new one in the planning stages.
Lindensmith says his prize-winning story, "My Visions," which tells the painful story of a marriage shattered by the death of a child, was written in a hurry for a reading he gave near Sweet Briar College.
"I don't have too many stories that are that short," says Lindensmith, who ended up patching pieces of a stalled novel together to create the tale in less than two days.
Not that the judges could tell.
"Lindensmith chose to take on a huge subject– a novel's worth of subject, in fact– and was able to cook it down into less than 3,000 words. That's an enormous feat," says judge Don Webster.
"There's a scene in this story that I may never forget," says judge Janis Jaquith. "Just thinking about it now, I have to take a deep breath to get rid of the painful twinge in my heart. When you read the story, you'll know which scene I'm talking about."
A year ago, Lindensmith's brother died in a car accident, and much of the pathos in "My Vision" comes from trying to put himself in his parents' shoes. "That's what you try to do in fiction," he says. "You try to empathize with people. You try to make sense of difficult things. You put pressure on your characters and see what they do."
Mark Lindensmith
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How can I read the 2nd & 3rd place stories from 2006? I am the producer of VA Arts & letters Live, and would like to consider these stories for my event. Thanks. IRene Ziegler
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By: Dr. Fiona Caldwell
Idaho Veterinary Hospital
For Pets Best Insurance
The sun is out and your sunscreen is on (don't forget sunscreen for Fido too– Melanoma is a pet health issue pets have to be wary of too!) Summer is the perfect time to squeeze in some adventure and relaxation.
Here are ten ideas for summertime pet-friendly activities that are guaranteed to please both you and your four-legged best friend.
1. Buy a kiddie pool and invite friends over for a pooch pool party and barbecue for the humans.
2. Find a restaurant with a dog friendly patio and bring a book and order a summer drink. You'll be amazed at all the people who will stop to say hello and pet Fluffy; it's a great way to meet people!
Or Call 877-738-7237 to speak with a Pets Best Insurance Agent to Add a Pet to Your Current Policy
3. Organize a trial hike appropriate for your dog's fitness level and breed. Be cautious not to go in the heat of the day, and be sure to bring a doggie water receptacle for breaks. Check out www.furrytravelers.com for products.
4. Take your dog camping with you, bonus points for letting them sleep in the tent!
5. Go to a lake or other safe body of water for an afternoon of swimming. Many breeds other than retrievers love the water, see if your dog is one of them! Consider a canine lifejacket for the if you're boating with your dog.
6. Look into local canine dog shows, contests, or field trials that you and your best friend could enter. You might train with a frisbee or for agility, or even just regular obedience training. This is a great way to bond with your pet and teach them some impressive new tricks.
7. If you have a mild mannered and gentle dog, look into local hospitals or nursing homes to see if there is a need for a therapy dog. A visit from a friendly furry pet is sure to bring a smile to less fortunate or ill people.
8. For small dogs, a bike pull trailer meant for children can be easily converted to accommodate dogs, allowing you to take the littlest members along for leisurely summer bike rides. Be sure your pets is safely harnessed in so that he or she can't leap out and always avoid roadways with dogs.
9. Check out the local dog park. Most cities have some designated parks where dogs are allowed to roam off leash. Always ensure your pet is up-to-date on vaccinations when frequenting high dog-trafficked areas.
10. Take a scenic car ride with the windows (partially) down. If your dog loves to stick her head out the window, consider getting her "doggles," which are canine goggles designed to protect eyes and shield from the sun as well. Look into www.doggles.com for more product information.
It has been proven that people who include their dogs in their everyday lives tend to forge better bonds and longer lasting friendships with them. Dogs that are exposed to a variety of situations tend to have less anxiety and can be less timid. By getting outdoors and including your furry 'children' in family outings this summer you'll be sure to make lasting memories while also helping your dog to be the best companion possible.


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