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By Dr. Mike Walden
North Carolina Cooperative Extension
Perhaps few topics can start a verbal clash more than the debate over government size and the economy. The competing sides are well known. One position says government gets in the way of the economy, by levying taxes, writing restrictive regulations and directing spending to less productive activities. The opposing side says government spending is vital to keeping the economy growing, improving lives and ensuring fairness.
This debate is heard at both national and state levels. Ever since the federal government began running large annual budget deficits, the economic effects of government size have been a flashpoint. Also, here in North Carolina, the most recent session of the General Assembly featured a lively discussion about the role of government in economic growth.
As I always strive to do, my role here is not to choose sides and promote a particular position but to present analysis and insights that economists have accumulated over decades of studying the intersection of government and the economy.
First, let me begin by addressing how government's size has changed in recent decades. Economists' preferred measure of the size of any sector in our economy — whether it is government, manufacturing or health care — is to look at spending in the sector as a percent of all income. This is similar to a household tracking its own spending by examining spending amounts for food, clothing, shelter or transportation as a percent of the household's total income. The most comprehensive measure of aggregate income in our economy is a concept called "gross domestic income," or GDP.
At the national level, federal government spending as a percent of GDP has remained remarkably stable in recent decades, at around 19 percent. Of course, during recessions, when GDP declines and federal spending usually rises, the rate can move higher, often near 25 percent.
There's a similar picture in North Carolina. For the last 30 years, combined state and local government spending in our state — omitting federal funds administered by the state — has hovered around 6 percent of North Carolina's GDP. Again, the rate tends to move up during recessions and then back down during economic expansions.
Next, can economists say anything definitive about the relationship between the relative size of government spending and the economy? There have been two levels of inquiry on this issue, one comparing countries from around the world and the other comparing states within the U.S.
A recent economic paper summarized a large number of studies focusing on how the size of government affects the economic growth of nations. The authors concluded that the majority of studies showed a larger government sector leading to slower economic growth. However, the authors noted several caveats. First, the relationship was relatively small. Every one percentage point increase in government's size as a percentage of GDP led to between a 0.05 to 0.1 percent reduction in the annual national economic growth rate.
Second, the relationship between government spending and economic growth depends on the type of spending. Many studies find that spending on education and infrastructure (highways) improves economic growth, while spending on transfer programs reduces growth.
Third, some countries — primarily in Scandinavia — appear to be exceptions to the rule, with large government sectors but high economic growth. Some economists speculate these countries are able to counteract the adverse effects on growth of government size with pro-business regulatory and research policies.
Now, what are the findings about government size and the economy at the state level? Unfortunately, the many studies done by economists linking the two are less than conclusive. Perhaps the best that can be said is that any effect that does exist is very small.
There may be two reasons for this conclusion. First, the relative size of government at the state and local level is much smaller than the relative size of the federal government, so changes at the federal level will often have more impact. Also, most of the states are clustered within a couple of percentage points in measures for the relative size of their state and local governments.
Second, there are a whole host of other factors that impact state economic growth besides the size of government, factors like the type and importance of different economic sectors in the state, the cost of doing business, worker training and skills, access to raw materials and markets, natural amenities and even the climate.
People will continue to argue about the size of government, and economists will continue to churn out new studies looking at the impacts of government size and spending on the economy. Maybe the issue will never be resolved, but we'll still try to decide!
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Dr. Mike Walden is a William Neal Reynolds Professor and North Carolina Cooperative Extension economist in the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics of N.C. State University's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. He teaches and writes on personal finance, economic outlook and public policy. The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences communications unit provides his You Decide column every two weeks. Previous columns are available at http://www.cals.ncsu.edu/agcomm/news-center/tag/you-decide
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We first met Giovanni Castiglione at the 99 Resturant & Pub in Newport. We had been seated in the area that he was serving. He took our orders and when we asked for a pint of ale, we chided him for not knowing how many ounces there are in a pint.
His Spanish accent should have told us that he was used to a different measuring system all together. His good nature accepted our foible without comment.
Giovanni, or Gio, is from Chile (pronounced, he explained, as Chillay), where he was a firefighter. We were told that now he is a member of the Jamestown Fire Department.
That's a big transition, both culturally and geographically. He's gone from fighting fires in Santiago high rises to chasing alarms on a small island in Narragansett Bay.
He came to Rhode Island in October of 2003 with his wife, Brooke Manning of Middletown, who was teaching English in Santiago. "She is the most interesting person and the best friend I have ever had," Gio said.
He explained that moving up here was a huge adjustment process. "The change has been some kind of bitter-sweet experience. To learn a new language, with no friends other than my wife and her family, I felt alone."
Giovanni, 30, has a degree in Information Systems Analysis and worked in Santiago as an academic advisor to a university. When he came north he could not find a job in his area of expertise. To keep his firefighting skills intact, he sought out volunteer departments. The only nearby fire department close to volunteer is Jamestown's.
He works at the 99 as a waiter and Old Navy in the same mall area as a logistic associate ("unloading the trucks, changing prices, and cleaning windows and toilets").
It was at Old Navy that he met Dave Stark, a Jamestown firefighter, who invited Gio to the island to visit the fire station. "One of the first things I did was to ask for an application. I was very lucky because they were allowing people from out of town to join the department. Actually, my group was the last class accepted with people from out of town." He is now assigned to Engine 2 fulfilling his probationary requirement to rotate around the companies.
His break with firefighting in Chile was traumatic. "The day I did it, I promised myself I'd come back. Then I realized that to be a firefighter is not a job. It's not a hobby. To be a firefighter is a way of life. Once you put that coat and helmet on, you can't take them off."
Giovanni has been with the Jamestown Fire Department for a year this month. "It has been some kind of relearning process, having to know all the tool names in English, and convert liters to gallons, millimeters to inches, and meters to feet. It is interesting the way the department is organized. Its organizational structure covers all the bases. As a bottom line, I can say that a fire station is a fire station anywhere — here in Jamestown or in Santiago."
Giovanni had his introduction to firefighting after re-uniting with a high school buddy who was the first lieutenant in a fire house in El Quisco. He said he was impressed when the two walked into the lounge and the firefighters all stood up as a sign of respect. "We were talking when all of a sudden the tones went off. The company was dispatched to a call, and I found myself alone in an empty fire station. A couple of days later I came back and asked for an application."
After a few months of training, Giovanni became a part of the nightshift known as "The Night Knights." A move in his day job later took him to membership in the Santiago Fire Department, "this time riding on Engine 20, the same truck I saw with all its lights and sirens going down the street so many times when I was a kid."
The Chilean fire services are different than in the States. Gio said that in Santiago, a city of around seven million people, there are three big fire departments, all of them volunteer. "We are talking about 60 fire stations, 130 fire apparatus, and about 4,000 volunteers total. Just in Engine 20's company, we had two engines and 78 volunteers. Calls ranged from the typical cat in the tree to high rise fires and anthrax threats."
"Firefighters are a huge family. You can go anywhere in the world and say you are a firefighter, and you will be welcome as a brother or sister. It's a very special group of people who are able to give everything, even their lives, to help others."
Giovanni doesn't lack for company to talk about firefighting. His father-in-law, Tim Manning, was a Newport firefighter for 25 years.
Thanks, Gio, welcome to the island.
The Jamestown EMS (Emergency Medical Services) or former Ambulance Association is conducting its annual fund-raising campaign. The organization makes up to 600 calls each year. Volunteer crews are on call 24/7.
The EMS' goals for 2007 are new defibrillators, one for each vehicle, and increasing the kitty for a new ambulance.
Money well invested. Send your checks to Jamestown EMS, 11 Knowles Court, Jamestown 02835.
Kudos to the mystery person who showed up in our back yard Friday with his bucket truck and removed our tattered flag from atop its pole.
He told Mim, "I heard his call for help."
The state flag and U.S. flag will remain at half-staff until Jan. 25 in honor of and in tribute to President Gerald R. Ford, the nation's 38th chief executive.
There would have been a dark side, literally, to the Christmas Pageant on Shoreby Hill except for the fast action of three members of the Jamestown Lions Club.
That Sunday afternoon, Jill Anderson, her husband, Rick, and Bill Munger had traipsed over to the site of the pageant to set up the sound system for the festivities.
Two days earlier, the tree that was to be lighted as the finale to the pageant had been made ready. Now only two hours before the re-enactment
of the Nativity scene, it was discovered vandals had removed and stolen 225 light bulbs. The bulbs were missing from about five-feet on down indicating that very short people or children were the culprits. Or as Jill put it, "Some low-down rotten thieves."
For two hours the three volunteers scoured their storage areas for replacement bulbs, and went through backup strings trying to find enough to make the tree as beautiful as before. They did, and it was. Great job!
Dr. Joshua Hatch of the Jamestown Animal Clinic reminds us that with each new year our pets are growing older along with us.
"As technology improves, people and pets are living longer happier lives. This means that many of our pets are commonly reaching senior or geriatric ages. Pets age at different rates depending on their size and species. The rough estimate of 7 dog years or 5 cat years to every 1 human year is about right, but larger dogs age faster and a 7-year-old lab is more a senior pet than a 7-yearold miniature poodle.
"Take a minute to figure out how old your pets are and start making note of changes you may have noticed. Does Fluffy seem slower getting up in the morning? Does he or she get winded on long walks or has their appetite or water intake changed? All of these subtle changes can be signs of aging change like arthritis, heart disease, or kidney disease that addressing with your animal's doctor can help keep Fluffy healthier for as long as possible."
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Delta posts $1.4B profit; shares jump 3.5 percent
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — This is what it looks like when things are going well for an airline.
Six years after it emerged from bankruptcy protection, Delta Air Lines on Tuesday announced a profit of more than a billion dollars, as more passengers paid a little bit extra to fly on its planes in the third quarter. Even its new oil refinery made money.
Just a month the company was added to the Standard and Poor's 500 Index and resuming paying a dividend, Delta's shares hit a post-bankruptcy high of $26.24.
Delta, which bought Northwest in 2008, is benefiting as its biggest competitors struggle with merger problems. United Airlines is still working through its 2010 merger with Continental, and American and US Airways need to beat a federal antitrust lawsuit if they want to go forward with their own tie-up.
Delta President Ed Bastian said the airline is benefiting from a combination of rising corporate travel, and some travelers shifting to Delta and away from other airlines. Delta is taking a "considerable amount" of business from other airlines, he said on a conference call.
Delta has been expanding in New York at both John F. Kennedy International and LaGuardia. Revenue from New York will grow when Delta's new joint venture with Virgin Atlantic begins on Jan. 1, CEO Richard Anderson said.
Passenger traffic rose 2 percent for the quarter. The amount passengers paid for each seat flown one mile rose almost 5 percent.
Delta said it is seeing strong holiday bookings, and it expects to expand its flying capacity as much as 3 percent during the fourth quarter, compared to the same period last year. Rather than adding new flights, Delta is using larger planes for flights that used to have 50-seat regional jets.
For the quarter that ended Sept. 30, Delta's net income jumped 31 percent to $1.37 billion, or $1.59 per share. Not counting gains from fuel hedges, the company would have earned $1.2 billion, or $1.41 per share. That was 5 cents per share more than expected by analysts surveyed by FactSet.
Revenue rose 6 percent to $10.49 billion, about what analysts were expecting. That's slightly more revenue than United is expected to report on Thursday. United is still the bigger airline by traffic.
Delta has been reducing debt and making moves designed to please shareholders. During the quarter, it paid its first dividend since 2003 and bought back $100 million worth of shares, with another $400 million planned.
Delta shares rose to $26.24 on Tuesday, a new high since the airline exited bankruptcy protection in 2007. The shares closed up 82 cents, or 3.3 percent, at $25.51. They've more than doubled this year, outpacing gains of about 60 percent for Southwest Airlines Co. and US Airways Group Inc., and 33 percent for United Continental Holdings Inc.
Delta, based in Atlanta, saw passenger revenue gains in domestic flying and flying to Europe. Revenue for flights across the Pacific fell 5 percent.
The weaker Japanese yen has made Asia flying less profitable, although Tokyo's Narita airport remains Delta's most profitable hub, the airline said. Most of Delta's Asia's flights once passed through Tokyo, but it is increasingly bypassing Tokyo in favor of flights straight to South Korea, China, and other Asian countries.
Last year Delta bought an oil refinery near Philadelphia, with the goal of maximizing its jet fuel output. It took longer than Delta had predicted, but the refinery turned its first profit in the most recent quarter, $3 million. It lost $136 million total during the three previous quarters. Delta said profits there were hurt by smaller spreads between the cost of crude oil and the selling price of fuel.
The same tighter margins reduced jet fuel prices for Delta, the airline said. Its cost for jet fuel fell 5 percent to $2.97 per gallon.


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In 1893, the French Government displayed this second-order bivalve Fresnel lens at the World's Fair in Chicago. The Fair was a place where many countries showcased their recent scientific advancements and inventions. The lens is sitting on a cast-iron pedestal. Within the pedestal are the drum, gears, and mechanisms that turned the lens. A plaque below the lens stated "This apparatus, the greatest ever made according to the new principals of lighting lights, has been drawn and executed with the agreement of the French Lighthouse Board … Paris 1893." Because the lens weighed close to seven tons, the French government decided to sell it rather than ship it back to France. In 1898, the U.S. Lighthouse Board purchased the lens and installed it in the south tower at Navesink Lighthouse. A power house was built behind the lighthouses to generate electricity for the light.
In 1917, the lighthouse service replaced the electric light with an incandescent oil vapor lamp. The new lamp was similar to lanterns used today by campers and was less expensive for the lighthouse service to maintain and operate. Less than 10 years later commercial electric power became available in the area surrounding the lighthouse. The oil vapor lamp was removed and three light bulbs were installed inside the lens. Through all these changes, the 1893 lens shown in the photo stayed in use at the top of the tower. By 1949 the lighthouse was no longer needed. A few years later the lens was removed and put on display at the Boston Museum of Science. Later, funds were raised in Highlands to bring the lens back to Navesink. Today, it is displayed in the same building that originally generated the electricity to light the lens.
1. Why do you think the French government displayed the Fresnel lens at the Chicago World's Fair?
2. What was different about this Fresnel lens? How did it improve upon earlier lenses? (Refer to Reading 2, if necessary.)
3. Look carefully at the photo. How many circular facets are there in the central bull's-eye? How many panels surround the bull's-eye?
4. Look at the pedestal. Can you identify the drum and gears that turned the lens?
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2009 Mitsubishi Galant ReviewThis car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale.
Distinctive looks and great value.
The Mitsubishi Galant stands out in a world full of competent four-door sedans in a couple of ways. From the outside, it has a distinctive look that won't get lost in a parking lot. And when it comes time to sign the contract and make the monthly payments, the new owner should appreciate the solid value represented by the Galant and its healthy complement of features, all at an attractive price.
The midsize Galant is offered in a range of trim levels, with a four-cylinder or a choice of two V6 engines, a long list of standard equipment and some worthwhile options. It also includes all the expected safety features today's buyers want. It delivers responsive performance, crisp handling and notable fuel efficiency, in a tidy, yet roomy package.
Last redesigned for the 2004 model year, the Galant was substantially upgraded for 2007. Changes for 2009 are, for the most part, in the areas of upgrades to features and some option packages.
For 2009, the Sport Edition and Sport V6 trim levels have 18-inch alloy wheels and appropriate suspension enhancements. Bluetooth availability has been added, and the navigation system, available on the Ralliart trim level, includes a rear-view backup camera integrated into the display. There is also the availability of remote start.
The Mitsubishi Galant is available in four trim levels; the ES, Sport Edition, Sport V6 and Ralliart.
The Galant ES ($21,249) and Sport Edition ($22,999) are powered by a 160-horsepower, 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine and come standard with a four-speed automatic transmission. Mitsubishi's Sportronic system, which allows semi-manual shifting when desired, is standard on all Galants.
Standard equipment on the ES includes air conditioning, height-adjustable driver's seat, height-adjustable steering wheel, power windows, mirrors and door locks with remote keyless entry, 140-watt six-speaker AM/FM/CD stereo, rear-seat heater ducts, carpeted floor mats, an engine immobilizer, cruise control, and anti-lock brakes with Electronic Brake-force Distribution. Standard tires are P215/60R16 all-season radials on steel wheels.
Optional on the ES is the Accessory Leather Seating Surfaces package ($1,399). The Sun, Sound, Leather and Blue Package ($2,750) includes a Rockford Acoustic Design Audio System with 360 watts and a six-disc CD changer, Sirius Satellite Radio, sport steering wheel with audio controls, heated front seats and side mirrors, power driver's seat, fog lamps, automatic climate control, HomeLink, theft deterrent, P215/55R17 tires on 17-inch alloy wheels, and other convenience and trim features.
The Sport Edition adds automatic climate-control air conditioning, a power sunroof, fog lamps, 18-inch alloy wheels with P235/45R18 tires, power and heated driver's seat, auto-dimming rear-view mirror with HomeLink, and a color-keyed rear spoiler. Optionally available on the Sport Edition is the Accessory Leather Seating Surfaces package.
The Sport V6 ($24,999) is powered by a 230-hp, 3.8-liter V6 with a five-speed automatic transmission with the Sportronic feature. It is basically the same trim level as the Sport Edition, but the instrument panel has white-faced gauges with orange lighting, and the front brakes are larger. In addition, the Sport V6 includes the 360-watt Rockford Acoustic Design Audio System. Optional on the Sport V6 is the Accessory Leather Seating Surfaces package.
The Ralliart ($27,649) is powered by a 258-hp, 3.8-liter V6 with the five-speed Sportronic automatic, a sports suspension and upgraded brakes. The Ralliart has a unique look inside and out. Upholstery is perforated leather, and the pedals are aluminum. Generally, all of the equipment that is standard on the other trim levels is also included with the Ralliart, and optionally available is a DVD navigation system with a seven-inch touch screen and a rear-view camera ($1,700).
Safety features include dual-stage front airbags, side-curtain airbags, front seat-mounted side-impact airbags, four-wheel disc brakes with anti-lock (ABS) and Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), and a tire-pressure monitor.
The Mitsubishi Galant makes a strong styling statement. Not everyone agrees on the success of the design, but there's no disputing it's different. The front end has an outline of chrome around the grille and distinctive headlamps that cover the forward edges of the front fenders.
In profile, the Galant's long, wedgy stance avoids the boring box-on-box look commonly associated with conservative midsize sedans. The roofline picks up from the graceful sweep of the hood and arcs cleanly over perfectly proportioned side windows. Door handles integrate nicely into the design while providing an easy grasp. Wheel arches are mildly blistered and boldly circular, wrapping concentrically around the tires.
The deck lid seems somewhat truncated, as if it were abruptly chopped off; the aerodynamicists argue this works well in a wind tunnel, but it can be a bit of a visual hiccup.
The Ralliart is distinguished mainly by its larger wheels and tires.
The Galant has a roomy, comfortable interior. The seats are supportive without being overly firm. A dead pedal is provided and positioned well, giving the driver a place to brace the left leg when cornering or for reduced strain on long trips.
Roominess is comparable to that of the Chevrolet Malibu and the Nissan Altima, placing the Galant among the roomier sedans in the class. Visibility is good all around, notably to the rear quarters, thanks to slim C-pillars, and the high beltline gives passengers a secure feeling.
The Galant is easy to operate. Controls are right-sized and easy to use, with knobs, buttons, and rocker switches galore. The heating and air conditioning controls are big and easy to operate, even while wearing gloves, but the air conditioning indicator can be difficult to see in bright sunlight. The dash has a certain clinical look, but is friendly to the eyes. Keyless-entry controls are integrated into the key, eliminating the need for a separate fob.
The quality of materials is quite good. Each door has a storage pocket, and two medium-size cupholders are molded into the front center console rearward of the shift gate.
The Ralliart has perforated leather-trimmed seating surfaces, along with heated front seats and automatic climate control. The Rockford Acoustic Design audio system features a linear eight-channel amplifier that produces 360 watts continuous at less than 0.02 percent total harmonic distortion (THD). A dedicated channel drives each loudspeaker.
The rear seat in all Galants is roomy, though the seating position is low and the bottom cushions could offer more thigh support. Rear-seat passengers enjoy decent headroom in spite of the dramatically sloping roofline.
The trunk is slightly on the small side, and the trunk opening is a bit restricted. In addition, the Galant's rear seats cannot be folded down to extend cargo space.
Driving Impression
The Mitsubishi Galant delivers a smooth, quiet ride, thanks at least in part to its stiff platform, wide stance and long wheelbase. Minimal noise leaks into the cabin, just a slight rumble from the tires and a discernible whistle from the mirrors at highway speeds.
The 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine develops 160 horsepower at 5500 rpm and 155 pound-feet of torque at 4000 rpm, competitive figures for the class. It features Mitsubishi Innovative Valve timing and lift Electronic Control (MIVEC), which switches between two cam profiles for optimum power, response, and efficiency at high and low engine speeds. It's a sophisticated setup.
The four-speed automatic transmission shifts smoothly, although it does hunt a bit in hilly territory. In the normal mode, it shifts automatically. With the Sportronic feature, it can be switched into a semi-manual mode. It will not shift up or down automatically when in the manual mode, so the driver has full control over shifting.
The V6 in the Sport V6 model makes freeway merging easy, and passes on two-lane roads are completed without drama. It's rated at 230 horsepower and a substantial 250 pound-feet of torque, so the Sport V6 Galant gets away from intersections and up hills with a welcome response. Premium fuel is recommended.
The V6 models come with traction control, which can selectively apply the brakes at one or more wheels and/or reduce engine power to control wheelspin on slippery surfaces. It's especially useful in the rain, but even in dry weather can eliminate annoying screeches when taking off from intersections. The five-speed automatic transmission with Sportronic also features a manual override. For its size and heft, the Galant feels decently planted on all but the most twisting roads.
The Ralliart handles well, with crisp precision, and rides quite nicely. It features higher-rate springs and shock absorbers, along with a 21-mm rear anti-roll bar. The Ralliart V6 uses the MIVEC system and a slightly higher compression (10.5 vs. 10.0:1) to boost its output to 258 horsepower at 5750 rpm and 258 pound-feet of torque at 4500. It's a smooth, powerful engine. Mitsubishi says it develops 220 pound-feet of torque at just 2000 rpm, which makes for a smooth, responsive engine when riding around town, yet it's not annoyingly jumpy with an overly sensitive throttle, as some performance cars can be. Mitsubishi claims the Galant Ralliart can sprint from zero to 60 mph in about seven seconds, which is a fine performance.
Brake feel is solid and reassuring. Anti-lock brakes with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) are standard on all models; the EBD proportions braking pressure between the front and rear wheels depending on how the car is loaded, and adjusts stopping pressure dynamically as weight shifts forward under hard braking. The idea is to send the brake pressure to the wheels with the most weight on them, which is where it can do the most good. This gives the Galant stable braking performance.
The Mitsubishi Galant represents a viable alternative among midsize sedans. It does everything you would reasonably expect of it, rides well, is roomy and comfortable, and is enjoyable to drive. It's also very price-competitive and offers a wide array of features, both standard and optional, that make it a solid value for the money.
NewCarTestDrive correspondent Tom Lankard reported from San Francisco, with Mitch McCullough reporting from Los Angeles.
Model Lineup
Mitsubishi Galant ES ($21,249); Sport Edition ($22,999); Sport V6 ($24,999); Ralliart ($27,649).
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Accessory Leather Seating Surfaces ($1,399) includes two-tone leather with contrasting stitching.
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Mitsubishi Galant Sport V6 ($24,999).The Mitsubishi Galant represents a viable option when considering mid-size sedans. It does everything reasonably well and is enjoyable to drive. The Galant is a front-wheel drive sedan that comes in four trims: ES, Sport Edition, Sport V6, and Ralliart. The ES and Sport Edition models are powered by a 160 horsepower 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine paired with a four-speed Sportronic automatic transmission. The Sport V6 and Ralliart trims both use a 3.8-liter V6 engine teamed with five-speed Sportronic automatic transmission, with the Sport V6 producing 230 horsepower and the Ralliart 258 horsepower. A number of package options are available to add more first-rate features to the Galant. The 2009 Mitsubishi Galant receives new interior stylings on all levels, and new exterior stylings such as color-keyed side mirrors, door handles, and rear spoiler (excluding ES trim).
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Buffer overflows are a primary source of software vulnerabilities. A buffer overflow occurs when data is written outside of the boundaries of the memory allocated to a particular data structure. Buffer overflows are troublesome in that they can go undetected during the development and testing of software applications. Common C and C++ compilers neither identify possible buffer overflow conditions at compilation time nor report buffer overflow exceptions at runtime [1].
Not all buffer overflows lead to exploitable software vulnerabilities. However, a buffer overflow can cause a program to be vulnerable to attack when the program's input data is manipulated by a (potentially malicious) user. Even buffer overflows that are not obvious vulnerabilities can introduce risk.
Code inspections have been used for many years to reduce errors in program development [2]. Code inspections used primarily to identify and eliminate security flaws leading to exploitable buffer overflows and other vulnerabilities are referred to as "source-code security audits." These audits can be effective in finding and eliminating problems that cannot be detected using existing tools. However, source-code audits are typically unstructured and rely largely on the experience and tenacity of the programmers performing the review.
While any manual process is prone to error, following a more structured approach may produce a higher level of assurance that potential security flaws have been identified and properly remediated. In the remainder of this article, I describe a manual review process for C and C++ language programs that is based on Safe-Secure C/C++ from Plum Hall [3].
Safe-Secure C/C++ (SSCC) is a set of methods to eliminate vulnerabilities resulting from buffer overflows and other programming errors in C and C++ using a mixture of compile-time, link-time, and runtime tests, plus some design-time restrictions. The basic premise underlying SSCC is that most exploits (especially those that transfer control to arbitrary code) need to read or write to memory locations outside the bounds of the data structures defined by the program. This allows an attacker, for example, to overwrite the return address on the stack or other address to which control is eventually transferred to execute arbitrary code provided by the attacker or already resident on the system. By eliminating the possibility of such writes, it is possible to eliminate these vulnerabilities.
To demonstrate how the manual review process works, I apply it to the hbAssignCodes() function shown in Example 1 from the Standard Performance Evaluation Corporation (SPEC) C language benchmark program 256.bzip2.
To simplify the process and reduce the cognitive load for the reviewer, the manual review is carried out in a series of steps. Because SSCC is based on preventing reads and writes from outside the bounds of programmatically defined data structures, the first step is to identify fetch and stores that involve subscripting or dereferencing a pointer. The hbAssignCodes() function is shown in the right-hand side of Table 1.
There are two fetch and stores of interest in this function, both on line 1441. The variable length is a function parameter and is defined as a pointer to unsigned char. The variable code is also a function parameter but is defined as a pointer to int. When these variables are subscripted, the value of these pointers is added to i times the sizeof of the respective types. On 32-bit Intel Architecture (IA-32), for example, the sizeof of an unsigned char is a single byte, while an int is 4 bytes.
In both cases, there is no clear indication what these arguments point to, so these fetch and store operations could potentially be out of bounds. Consequently, both subscript operations are annotated in the left-hand side of the table. The SUB4() notation is shorthand for "is a suitable subscript for" and is both a requirement and a guarantee. This means that the developer, compiler, or runtime system must guarantee that this requirement is satisfied before line 1441 is executed, to eliminate the possibility of buffer overflow.
In step 2 we look for and mark counted loops. Counted loops are the most basic type of loop and involve a loop counter that monotonically increases or decreases until a maximum or minimum value is reached. If the loop counter is increasing, the loop is referred to as a "counted-plus loop." When the loop counter is decreasing, the loop is referred to as a "counted-minus loop." Table 2 identifies two occurrences of counted-plus loops in the hbAssignCodes() function.
Counted loops are interesting because they can help establish easy-to-identify limits. The variable i (used twice as an index on line 1441) is the loop counter for the counted-plus loop on line 1440. We see from the for statement that the value of i starts at 0 and increases monotonically until it is one less than the value of alphaSize. This means that the values up to alphaSize-1 must be suitable as a subscript for both the length and code arrays. These limits are identified in the third step of the review process. Table 3 shows the annotated hbAssignCodes() function at the completion of step 3.
Table 3 adds annotations for line 1441 showing that alphaSize is "SUB5" for both the length and code arrays. "SUB5" means that the value is one greater than a value that is suitable as an array index (that is, "SUB4 plus one").
In step 4 we annotate the function's declaration to indicate whether there are any requirements on arguments to the function. Because the alphaSize argument must be SUB5 for both length and code, we need to annotate this requirement as shown in Example 2.
In step 5 we analyze each call to the function to determine whether the requirements imposed by the new annotations can be guaranteed. In the current example, there is only one call to this function on line 1907 of the program (as shown in Table 4 along with some other relevant lines from the sample program). The arguments to this function include the code and len arrays, respectively declared on lines 1012 and 1021, and alphaSize.
During step 3, it was also determined that alphaSize must be SUB5 for len[] (see the annotation for line 1902). Flow analysis shows that after line 1736, alphaSize equals 258, which provides the guarantee prior to invoking the hbAssignCodes() function on line 1868 that alphaSize is SUB5 for len. Because the len array has the same bounds as the code array, this also guarantees that alphaSize is SUB5 for code. This means that the call to hbAssignCodes() on line 1868 is safe and no additional runtime guarantees are required. This is an ideal outcome because no additional code needs to be introduced that would introduce additional runtime overhead. A cut-down version of a function (qSort3()) that cannot be guaranteed to be safe is shown in Table 5.
This function shows a number of subscripting operations on lines 2446 through 2496 (after macro expansion). The control flow of the function permits a compile-time analysis of the min-max range of the subscript sp. This analysis shows that the subscripting is valid at lines 2446 through 2495, but a potential buffer overflow exists at line 2496.
As a result, it is necessary to modify the code so that a check is inserted prior to line 2496 to ensure that sp is a valid subscript for stack. Alternatively, the bound for stack can be increased to 1001 at line 2437.
Programmers may sometimes dismiss concerns about buffer overflows in "corner cases that wouldn't happen in real situations." However, software security requires that developers anticipate the actions of malicious users who will search for corner cases like these that can be successfully exploited.
Source-code audits have been used successfully to identify and remove software flaws from C and C++ programs that otherwise may have resulted in exploitable software vulnerabilities. However, these audits are often imperfect, unstructured, and dependent on the tenacity and knowledge of the auditor.
A formal, structured approach such as the one described in this article can be used to prove the safety of analyzed code. Of course, this manual method is both labor-intensive and prone to human error and could be greatly supplemented by the use of automated tools.
- [1] Seacord, Robert C. Secure Programming in C and C++. Addison-Wesley, 2005, ISBN 0321335724.
- [2] Fagan, M.E. "Design and Code Inspections to Reduce Errors in Program Development." IBM System Journal, v. 15 n. 3, 1976, pp. 182-211.
- [3] Plum, Thomas and David M. Keaton. "Eliminating Buffer Overflows, Using the Compiler or a Standalone Tool." Published in proceedings of the Workshop on Software Security Assurance Tools, Techniques, and Metrics, Long Beach, California, November 7-8, 2005; https://samate.nist.gov/index.php/ Past_Workshops.


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Organizational challenges for CSR communication in social mediaEtter, Michael; Morsing, Mette; Castello, Itziar (Amsterdam, 2011)[Flere oplysninger][Færre oplysninger]
Resume: Purpose: Social media hold promises for companies to engage with a variety of stakeholders about CSR issues and thereby enhance stakeholder relationships. However, by implementing a social media strategy companies face different constraints. With this paper barriers diminishing stakeholder dialogue in the Web 2.0 are identified. Design and methodology: With a single case in‐depth‐study we analyze the implementation of a communication strategy of a recently launched CSR‐twitter‐account of a European based pharmaceutical company leading in CSR. Data is derived from interviews with four managers with central roles in strategy formulation and implementation. Findings: Five factors diminishing stakeholder dialogue are identified: Lack of resources, unfamiliarity with social media, managerial scepticism, internal guidelines and culture, and external regulations. These barriers prevent basic principles of relationship building online, such as regular updates or conversational human voice. Research limitations: With a single case study the representative value of the results is limited. However, the results give valuable insights into the challenges and concerns management faces when implementing a CSR communication strategy in social media. Practical implications: The results show that organisational constraints have to be addressed in order to implement a successful social media strategy. We therefore argue that corporate communications has to increasingly emphasis organisational aspects. Originality: To date, only little research has been done about CSR communication in social media. Furthermore, the research paper presents highly relevant and new findings by drawing the attention to organizational rooted challenges of corporate communication and strategy implementation. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10398/8530
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An Examination of Government Policies and Company Initiatives in Denmark and the UKBrown, Dana; Steen Kundsen, Jette (, 2012)[Flere oplysninger][Færre oplysninger]
Resume: The literature explains the link between CSR and domestic institutions in terms of the presence of national institutional complementarities as a key determinant of a company's CSR initiatives. One set of explanations sees CSR as fitting in with domestic institutional structures as either `substituting' or 'mirroring' government policies. A second set of explanations views CSR as driven by variations in competitive needs across countries, reflecting in particular the degree of international market exposure. Both sets of literature look at the level of CSR in companies from different countries. Focusing on the UK and Denmark we study the link between CSR and domestic institutions by examining the content of both government CSR policies and company CSR initiatives. We find that CSR can be a substitute for government regulation, but in contrast to 2 existing literatures we show that this is more likely in the context of host countries rather than in home countries. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10398/8434
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Government Policies on Corporate Social Responsibility in Denmark and the UKBrown, Danna; Steen Knudsen, Jette (, 2012)[Flere oplysninger][Færre oplysninger]
Resume: Do government policies on CSR in the UK and Denmark reflect distinct domestic political-economic institutional differences as predicted by the Varieties of Capitalism approach, or do they display new forms of governance that primarily address the needs of global businesses? We move beyond the management literature and the literature on public management of particular environmental and sustainability programs to explore a broader government agenda for CSR through a political science lens. We develop a set of expectations that follow from the literature on domestic institutions as well as from the literature that takes into account the role of governments in interaction with transnational actors. We find evidence for a substitution objective in the initial CSR programs of the Danish and British governments (and a mirror objective in Denmark). However, we also find that globalization has motivated governments to use their regulatory authorities pertaining to CSR policies for purposes beyond enhancement of welfare state functions. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10398/8433
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Jamillah of Made to Travel has posted a very simple tutorial on how to make this lovely lace cut out blouse.
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<b>The Creators Project: Under what circumstances did you first pick up a guitar?Joshua Third</b>: I was 15, I started playing it to settle an argument with a friend who was a bassist. I thought the guitar part in this song was better than the bass...
The Creators Project: Under what circumstances did you first pick up a guitar?
Joshua Third: I was 15, I started playing it to settle an argument with a friend who was a bassist. I thought the guitar part in this song was better than the bass part. I learned how to play it to show him the guitar part was better. After that, he got me in a band and I was kicked out for not knowing how to play Hendrix songs and generally being a bit too wild.
What were you listening to at the time?
Sonic Youth, so you can imagine how those two different worlds might collide.
Were you also interested in circuitry back then?
It came later on actually, when we started The Horrors. That's when I started playing guitar again. We wanted all of these 60s buzz pedals and stuff, but we just couldn't afford any of them. I had heard they were really easy to build; then I started reading about it. Suddenly I had this array of 60s effects pedals. I was really happy, and then I realized I could make pedals do even more stuff.
And at this point you were also studying physics at a university? It sounds like you had a full plate.
Yes, I was in my last year. I was actually interested in electronics before that and I was going to go into electronic engineering. Then someone told me that I'd end up having to make mobile-phone satellites, so I studied physics instead.
You must possess a large and high-functioning brain to have been admitted to a physics program at a place like University College London. Did you get straight As?
I was all right. When I did A-levels they were broken up. In my AS-levels I got straight As, and then I realized I didn't have to do any more work so everything after went down to Bs.
Has your physics training directly helped you create pedals and other equipment?
It doesn't really help you but it sets your mind up for it, if that makes sense. It makes you good at math and good at looking at something and tearing it to bits. Electronics are really about knowing how something works and how you can change it. But I imagine if anyone knew I was completing a physics degree to go on and do this they would laugh at me.
If they did it'd be out of jealousy. But, since you say that, do you feel like there's something else you should be doing?
I should probably be discovering new particles and having them named after me. Whoops, never mind. Who wouldn't want that? [laughs] Why am I in a band?
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Mido Cafe
A part of local Hong Kong life are the cha-chan-tengs or "tea food halls". They are basically small diners, that serve a unique blend of Western and Chinese cuisine. The food is usually very simple, e.g. Instant Noodles w/ canned Luncheon Pork, and is also very cheap.
Exterior of Mido Cafe with daily specials displayed outside the cafe.
Mido Cafe is one of Hong Kong's authentic cha chaan tengs, and has been around for around six decades. During lunch hour, the cafe is packed with busy commuters, so we went there at around eleven o'clock.
The restaurant had a great retro atmosphere, and was covered floor to ceiling with tiles of an array of dazzling colours.
The menu, showing the many dishes on offer for reasonable prices.
After asking the waiter for recommendations, we all ordered Ice Lemon Teas ($12 each) as drinks. Ice Lemon Tea is a popular drink amongst all Hong Kongers, young and old. It is tangy and refreshing, and really cools you down. We then decided on eating the daily special, Stir Fried Kale and Squid ($60), followed by Yeung Chow Fried Rice ($30), and Sweet Corn and Chicken Soup ($17 for small portion).
All the food was prepared and cooked in roughly ten minutes.
Iced Lemon Tea.
Sweet Corn and Chicken Soup.
The Sweet Corn and Chicken Soup was thick and creamy with a hot and sour taste. It was definitely a great pick, and of excellent value for money.
Yeung Chow Fried Rice is probably one of the simplest dishes in local Hong Kong cuisine, but it is also the most popular. The variation of Yeung Chow Fried Rice I had was basically a mixture of fresh prawns, pork, scrambled eggs, ham and rice.
Stir-fried Kale and Squid.
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Surveying the wreckage of the Eagles' 27-6 loss to the Cardinals:
--This isn't exactly a revelation, but the Eagles didn't block very well Sunday. The three biggest culprits were left tackle Demetress Bell, center Dallas Reynolds and running back LeSean McCoy.
Bell struggled in his first start with the Eagles. He allowed defensive end Calais Campbell to get past him and flush Vick out of the pocket on the Eagles' very first play from scrimmage, which set the tone for the rest of the game.
He had a nice block on a first-quarter stretch play by LeSean McCoy that picked up eight yards, and did a good job of blocking Campbell on Michael Vick's 20-yard scramble late in the second quarter. But aside from that, it was hard to find many positives in his performance.
He was called for two penalties – a false start on a first-and-10 at the Arizona 38 early in the second quarter, and a holding on first-and-10 at the Philadelphia 25 right after the Cardinals went up 17-0.
In the fourth quarter, on the intentional grounding by Vick, Bell was badly beaten to the inside by Campbell, who flushed Vick out of the pocket.
Reynolds played even worse than Bell. He was responsible for a third-quarter sack of Vick when he got beat by Cardinals nose tackle David Carter, who forced Vick into the arms of linebacker Quentin Groves, and had problems all day dealing with the Cardinals' A-gap blitzes.
On one of the two third-quarter sacks of Vick, he left linebacker Daryl Washington in untouched, curiously choosing instead to block Paris Lenon, who already was being blocked by right guard Danny Watkins.
McCoy has developed into an adequate pass-protector. But he had a godawful day on Sunday. His most costly mistake came on Vick's late-second-quarter fumble at the Arizona one-yard line that Cardinals safety James Sanders returned for a back-breaking touchdown.
McCoy, who was the lone back on the play, went to the strong side, thinking Sanders was going to be coming on a blitz there. But with tight end Brent Celek over there, he should've been able to see that the Eagles had enough blockers on that side to account for Sanders if he came. But there was no one to account for Rhodes on the other side. He came clean, drilled Vick and forced the fumble that pretty much made this game, set and match.
Earlier in the second quarter, McCoy failed to block Washington when he came up the middle on a blitz.
--While his protection often wasn't very good, Vick again didn't help matters by holding on to the ball too long and showing a lack of pocket awareness. On the Eagles' second possession, he was staring right at Calais Campbell and O'Brien Schofield as they charged at him. Yet, rather than throw the ball away, he took an 11-yard sack. Instead of a second-and-10 near midfield, the Eagles had a second-and-21 at their own 35.
And while McCoy made the wrong decision on Vick's fumble at the end of the first half, the quarterback also should've been able to see pre-snap that Rhodes might be a problem. Same thing with one of his third-quarter sacks. He should've been able to notice in his pre-snap read that linebacker Sam Acho was unaccounted for. Yet he still ran a play-action bootleg to Acho's side. Washington ended up sacking him for a 12-yard loss on the play.
--While the Eagles opted to play Larry Fitzgerald straight up rather than have Nnamdi Asomugha shadow him, it turned out Asomugha was on him a good part of the time anyway in the first half when Fitzgerald recorded seven catches for 105 yards and a touchdown. Fitzgerald lined up wide left (Asomugha's side) on 13 of the Cardinals' 33 offensive plays in the first half and had three catches for 70 yards, including his 37-yard touchdown catch. He lined up wide right nine times and had one catch for six yards. Lined up in the left slot seven times and had two catches for 20 yards. Lined up in the right slot four times and had one catch for nine yards.
--Fitzgerald's touchdown wouldn't have happened if the Eagles had been able to get off the field the play before. A miscommunication between linebackers DeMeco Ryans and Mychal Kendricks allowed the Cardinals to convert a third-and-seven as Kevin Kolb completed a 15-yard pass to tight end Jeff King. The Cardinals had two tight ends in the game on the play. King lined up on the right side of the line and the other tight end, rookie Rob Houslerm lined up in the backfield. At the snap, Housler came out of the backfield to the right side. The Eagles were in their two-linebacker nickel package. Ryans, who was in the middle, went to cover Housler even though Kendrick already was over there. That left King unguarded. He came off the line and was wide open in the middle.
--Defensive end Brandon Graham got his heaviest workload of the season Sunday and made the most of it. Graham played 17 snaps, shared in a sack and had four tackles, three for losses. The snap breakdown for the Eagles' defensive linemen against Arizona: Derek Landri 39, Jason Babin 33, Trent Cole 32, Fletcher Cox 31, Darryl Tapp 28, Cedric Thornton 28, Cullen Jenkins 28, Graham 17 and Phillip Hunt 12.
--Rookie corner Brandon Boykin had a couple of costly missed tackles Sunday. He had missed tackles on Larry Fitzgerald on a pair of 16- and 22-yard receptions.
--On Fitzgerald's 37-yard touchdown catch, Asomugha clearly expected over-the-top help from strong safety Kurt Coleman. But Coleman had bitten on a play-fake and wasn't able to get back and help out on Fitzgerald. The Eagles' other safety, Nate Allen, had stayed with the Cardinals' other wideout, Andre Roberts, leaving Asomugha to fend for himself.
--Brent Celek continues to take a beating. He took two vicious back-to-back shots from Cardinals safety Kerry Rhodes in the second quarter, one on a short incompletion in the flat and another on a ball down the field that likely will be earning Rhodes a fine for an illegal hit on a defenseless receiver.
--On the second-down play at the Arizona one-yard line right before Vick's costly fumble at the end of the half, the quarterback had tight end Clay Harbor wide open in the end zone, but never saw him. He got pressure on the outside from the ever-present Daryl Washington, who got around Celek, and threw the ball out of bounds in the general direction of DeSean Jackson.
--Of LeSean McCoy's 13 rushing attempts Sunday, just one was to the left side. He ran six times to the right side and six times up the middle.
--Michael Vick was just 5-for-21 for 109 yards against the blitz Sunday. That's a .238 completion percentage and 5.2 yards per attempt. Two of his five sacks came on Arizona blitzes.
--Vick was 5-for-11 for 82 yard on third down against the Cardinals. The Eagles converted just five of 14 third-down opportunities.
--The Eagles were 0-for-2 in the red zone. They're just 2-for-7 in the last 2 games.
--The Eagles are fifth in the league in total offense, but are averaging just 3.76 points per 100 yards. The Cardinals are 31st, but are averaging 8.48.
--DeSean Jackson has just 2 catches for 23 yards in the fourth quarter this season.
--Vick completed just one of three passes in the red zone Sunday. He's 1-for-6 in the red zone in the last two games.


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Competition, love and life in the kitchen! Set within the backdrop of a traditional royal cuisine restaurant named Arirang, "Feast of Gods" is the story of two rival women who compete and grow as chefs. When it comes to the world of cooking, who will come out on top: the one who possesses natural talent or the one driven by ambition?
May Queen
MayQueen is a story about people who were born during the development of the shipbuilding industry. The characters find love, ambition, betrayal, and vengeance on their way to success. The antagonist, Dohyun, kills his friend, Haksu and takes his wife and child away. He orders Haksu's friend, Kichool to get rid of his daughter, Eugene. Instead, Kichool gives her away to a family he once used to know. Haksu's wife, Geumhee, thinks Eugene is dead. The children grow up to find the truth about their parents. Eugene, who grows up as Chun Hae Joo (Han Ji Hye), makes a name for herself in the industry despite the harsh environment she was brought up in. Park Chang Hee (Jae Hee) and Kang San (Kim Jae Won) fight for her love.
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I've seen Feast of the Gods with my parents. It gave me the usual angst and smiles a drama produces. Worth the watch.
And I've heard some good things about Golden Time and I saw a few clips of May Queen. Yay for the new adds.
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Stelgim wrote: Sounds like some interesting drama's there, I envy U.S and Canada for all the stuff they get :/
Yes, at the moment, except for a few J-dramas they were able to simulcast, almost all the drama catalog titles are licensed for North America.
But while a lot of Viki series are North and South America only, or North and South America and a few Southeast Asian countries, they also have some series that are close worldwide with only a few exceptions. So now that Crunchyroll has a dedicated drama license person traveling around Asia, there's hope that some dramas might get signed with broader terms.
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Really wanted to see Feasts of the Gods, but sadly I live in Norway…
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Class Action Lawsuit Against Sony Over PS3 Linux
"Sony's decision to force users to disable the Other OS function was based on its own interest and was made at the expense of its customers," reads the suit. Damages are sought for each member of the class action suit and while no specific number is given, documents cite an amount in excess of $5 million total.
The suit covers "a nationwide class of all persons who purchased a PS3 during the period November 17, 2006 and March 27, 2010 and who did not resell their PS3."
Earlier this month, a UK gamer was able to receive a partial refund from Amazon UK on his PlayStation 3 over the loss of OtherOS support under strict UK consumer laws.


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April 27, 2013
The Syrian government reported a chemical attack by rebels on March 24, killed 25 and injured 110. Now the Syrian government is being charged with using Sarin nerve gas. The truth is: "in war, both sides lie." Investigators warn the US may become involved in the Syrian conflict based on false information. The Russian government has also warned that the US may be on the brink of "another Iraq" -- attacking a country that has not attacked the US using the pretext of bogus intelligence information.
Syria: US Manipulating Chemical Weapons Evidence, Like It Did with Iraq
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(April 26, 2013) -- Syria denies that it has used, or even possesses, chemical weapons, accusing the United States and Britain of lying in order to pressure the embattled Damascus government.
Syrian Information Minister Omran Al-Zoubi talked to Russia TV on Friday, dismissing a claim by US officials a day earlier that they had evidence the chemical weapon Sarin had been used in Syria on a small scale.
"Everything that the American minister and British government have said lack credibility," Al-Zoubi said. "It's baseless, and it's a new tactic to put political and economic pressure on Syria."
Al-Zoubi said the Syrian government is the one that called for an investigation of an incident in which it claimed chemical weapons were used by "terrorist groups." The government routinely labels rebel fighters as terrorists.
Syria does not have chemical weapons and would not use them if it did, he said.
The Americans "want to manipulate the issue, to let whoever used the chemical weapons … get away (with it), and to repeat the Iraq example," Al-Zoubi said.
After a meeting on Friday with Jordan's King Abdullah, President Barack Obama reiterated US "preliminary assessments" that "chemical weapons have been used on ... populations in Syria."
He didn't backtrack from his earlier statements that it would be a "game changer" -- as far as how the world deals with Syria -- if it's proven definitively that President Bashar al-Assad's forces used chemical weapons on his own people.
Still, Obama didn't specify what actions the United States might take if that determination is made. For now, he said, the United States is planning to continue its own "very vigorous investigation" and to work with its Middle Eastern allies and the United States.
"We to have act prudently," the president said. "... But I think all of us, not just in the United States but around the world -- recognize how we cannot stand by and permit the systematic use of weapons like chemical weapons on civilian populations."
Israel, for one, is asking the United States to take the lead in crafting a response to the evidence of chemical weapons.
"I think the US, as the leader of the Western world, should lead the efforts with our partners in Europe and Israel and to take action with what we're seeing happening today in Syria," Israeli Deputy Defense Minister Danny Danon said on Friday.
While he didn't offer specifics, Danon said that Israeli military intelligence also has information indicating "Syria has used chemical weapons."
Also Friday, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon asked the man heading the world body's investigation into chemical weapons use in Syria to report to UN headquarters on Monday for "consultations," a UN spokesman said.
Ban had "taken note" of comments Thursday from the US government that it has evidence Sarin has been used in Syria.
The UN leader has repeatedly asked the Syrian government to give UN inspectors unrestricted access to the country as it looked into chemical weapons use allegations. The team, led by Swedish scientist Ake Sellstrom, is ready to head to Syria within 48 hours if an agreement is reached.
"We remain in close contact with the Syrian authorities, most recently through another letter (Thursday) urging the Syrian government to grant unconditional and unfettered access to the mission," UN spokesman Martin Nesirky said. "The secretary-general strongly urges the Syrian government to respond swiftly and favorably so that this mission can carry out its work in Syria."
Russian foreign ministry spokesman Alexander Lukashevich responded Friday by criticizing Ban's position as "nothing but a demonstration of a politicized approach."
"The inspection system proposed is analagous to that used at the end of the previous century in Iraq, which -- unlike Syria -- was under UN sanctions," Lukashevich said in a statement posted on the foreign ministry's website.
"It is difficult to understand why the UN secretariat prefers to take its cue from those who care not about concrete steps to prevent attempts to use chemical weapons in the Syrian crisis but to change the regime of a sovereign state."
Earlier this week, the Russian foreign minister also warned against a repeat of the "Iraqi scenario" in which claims that Saddam Hussein's government possessed so-called weapons of mass destruction were the basis of the US-led invasion. He also said that international investigators were asking "too much" by demanding access to all facilities in Syria and to have the right to interview any Syrians.
In a letter sent to lawmakers before US Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel announced there was evidence Sarin has been used in Syria, the White House said that intelligence analysts have concluded "with varying degrees of confidence that the Syrian regime has used chemical weapons on a small scale in Syria, specifically the chemical agent Sarin."
The White House cautioned that the "chain of custody" of the chemicals was not clear and that intelligence analysts could not confirm the circumstances under which the Sarin was used, including the role of al-Assad's regime.
British Prime Minister David Cameron said that he supported Obama and that the use of chemical weapons should constitute a "red line," the UK Press Association reported.
But if a red line has been crossed, Cameron was less clear on what the next steps should be.
Asked if the development could result in sending troops into Syria, Cameron said he didn't want to see that.
"But I think we can step up the pressure on the regime, work with our partners, work with the opposition in order to bring about the right outcome," he said, according to the Press Association. "The question is how do we step up the pressure. And, in my view, what we need to do -- and we're doing some of this already -- is shape that opposition, work with them, train them, mentor them, help them, so that we put the pressure on the regime and so what we can bring this to an end."
The Syrian government has been battling a rebellion for more than two years, bringing international condemnation of the regime and pleas for greater international assistance.
The United Nations estimated in February that more than 70,000 people had died since the conflict began.
The opposition Local Coordination Committees in Syria reported that 139 people, including 16 women and 14 children, had been killed across the country on Friday. Twenty-nine of those deaths were in and around Damascus, while 27 were in Homs province.
Members of the rebel Free Syrian Army clashed with government forces in at least 115 places around Syria on Friday, during which the opposition group reported 235 bombing attacks -- including from warplanes and surface-to-surface missiles.
CNN's Yousuf Basil, Sara Sidner, Saad Abedine and Michael Pearson contributed to this report.
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We know that NVIDIA's Tegra 2 processor can support 1080p video capture and we've seen it implemented on devices like the LG Optimus 2X, so I was a little confused when I learned that the Motorola Atrix 4G would only handle 720p. It was not a deal-breaker for me when I considered purchasing the Atrix, but you would think that Motorola would want 1080p video so they could add one more bullet-point to the list of features when trying to woo potential customers.
I asked around at CES trying to figure out why the Atrix only did 720p and no one could answer my question, but I guess someone was listening because Motorola quietly confirmed their flagship phone will do 1080p video – eventually. The fact sheet on Motorola's site points out that the Atrix 4G will support 1080p video, both capture and playback, sometime post-launch. The feature will be enabled via a software update, similar to how many Snapdragon phones received 720p video record after launch.
If anything, I think this is a good sign that Motorola is trying really hard to get this out the door (and into my hands) as soon as possible. It sounds like their main priority is squashing all the bugs during QA testing and then more love (like Android 2.3) will be coming later.
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Joe McQuaid's Publisher's Notebook: Mite not be best idea to live on light, cheeseBY JOSEPH W. McQUAID
June 23. 2013 3:43PM
Let them eat mites, I say.
Our back page last week carried the odd story of a Seattle woman who has given up trying to live on light and a bit of tea "with a splash of milk."
Gives a whole new meaning to the term "light lunch," doesn't it? I must have been out golfing when this new trend began. It is called "breatharianism" and it is a belief that sunshine can substitute for food. Coincidentally, the woman's last name is Shine.
According to the story, "Doctors have warned that it is not possible for humans to photosynthesize, and four deaths have been linked to people who apparently had tried."
But wait, there's more.
Little Ms. Shine, age 65, has given up on her project in part because she has run out of money.
Come again? I would think she had to be saving quite a bit on her food budget. But she does live in Seattle, so perhaps the Starbucks tea bill was getting to her.
She might try living on cheese. I hear some varieties have plenty of protein.
That was another odd story last week.
U.S. cheese lovers are upset with the government banning certain French cheeses because, the feds say, the cheese has too many mites.
That's mites, as in little bugs crawling around in the rounds. But the cheese sellers say the mites are a necessary part of the cheese.
Matter of fact, I have seen cheeseheads on TV at Green Bay Packers games and they were moving. Must have been mites walking around beneath them.
Ms. Shine said it wasn't just a lack of money that made her turn off her light diet. She also cited public reaction.
"I was just asking a question, but there was just so much negative response that that means the question can't even be asked," she told the Seattle Times, whose story we ran.
I'm not afraid to ask questions. Here is one: Now that medicinal marijuana is coming to New Hampshire, can joint sessions of the Legislature be far behind?
And another: I am still in mourning that Phil Mickelson didn't win the U.S. Open. Justin Rose won. In most tourneys, the winner's caddy cuts off the flag of the 18th hole as a souvenir for the new champ.
But there were no flags at Merion Country Club. They use big wicker baskets instead. Did the caddy take a basket?
One more: Will Cap'n Crunch be promoted? Turns out the little guy on the cereal box has been wearing a uniform with not enough stripes to qualify for captaincy. The country is going to heck, I fear.
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Can anyone tell me anything about this old christmas bell decoration?
I think it belonged to my gran. I remember it coming out faithfully every xmas for a long long time. I'm 47, and my gran was an old lady when I was born, she was born in the late 18oo's.
I put up my decorations today and finally decided to have a look on the internet to see if I could get any history of its background. Something I've been meaning to do for some years now and never got round to it.
It just makes me smile every year when it comes out the box of decorations and I now hang it on my own xmas tree.
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Sarah Jessica Parker Covers 'Elle' November 2012
Sarah Jessica Parker sparkles in Calvin Klein Collection on the cover of Elle magazine's November 2012 Women In Hollywood issue!
"I don't love the idea of playing another woman who loves fashion and is slightly flawed in New York City," the 47-year-old actress told the mag about doing a similar role to Carrie in Sex and the City. "I loved Carrie, and I don't want to do the poor man's version of her. And while those are often the lucrative things to do, it's more reason to look in the other direction."
SJP is one of a number of honorees this year, who will be highlighted at Elle's Women in Hollywood event on October 15! Cate Blanchett, Elle Fanning, Shirley MacLaine, Susan Sarandon, Octavia Spencer, Uma Thurman, Emma Watson and Kristen Wiig are among the other ladies being honored.
Also pictured inside: SJP taking her son James to school in a pair of paper denim & cloth jeans on Monday (October 1) in New York City. Later in the week on Wednesday (October 3), Sarah Jessica was spotted walking around the Big Apple with her twins Marion and Tabitha.
FYI: SJP is using her Cybex strollers!
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Let's-a go!: Super Super Mario Bros. Bedroom
They say, "Ask, and you shall receive," and that's exactly what happened to one lucky little girl who asked her parents for a Mario Bros. bedroom. After 60 hours of work and a $700 investment, Reddit user Carpenter75 unveiled this gem for his daughter.
Carpenter75 didn't leave anything out of this room, either. While King Koopa and Mario are vinyl decals, the rest of the room is hand painted. There's a canvas "start" screen on the wall, and the high score is actually his daughter's birthday. A vintage NES system allows everyone to play the old Mario Bros. game, and Carpenter75 has included sound effects in the design, using programmable circuit boards purchased on eBay to play sounds from the original game.
Lots of love and care went into this room... and plenty of gold coins and power ups.
Here are a few additional Mario Bros. & Nintendo themed kid's rooms from our archives:
Dexter's Super Mario Bros. Nursery
A Gamer's Wall Mural Takes On a New Dimension
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The Oldham County FOP Lodge 62 will be hosting a political forum.
The forum will take place Monday, Feb. 10 6:30 p.m. at the John Black Center. This forum is open to the public but there will be no public questions accepted. Candidates running for County Judge Executive, County Attorney, Sheriff, Coroner and La Grange Mayor will be asked predetermined questions pertaining to law enforcement and emergency services.
Concerned citizens of Pewee Valley can rest easy as telecommunications tower will not be installed in their town, according to the pastor of the church where the proposed tower would have been located.
Salem Assembly of God Pastor Dan Collard said AT&T notified him approximately two weeks ago that they had not chosen the lot behind his church to erect a new telecommunications tower.
"It's over, it's done and I'm sure its nothing these folks will have to worry about again," Collard said.
One out of a trio of familiar names hopes to become the next mayor of La Grange.
Former mayor Elsie Carter, city councilman Joe Davenport and resident Brian Oerther all have filed to run for mayor this year. Current Mayor Bill Lammlein, who's keeping a promise to serve only one term as mayor, is vacating the seat.
And while he's leaving the mayor's office, Lammlein doesn't plan to stay away from city council meetings after his term ends, because he's one of 22 who filed to run for La Grange city council.
Work on a long-awaited bridge over Interstate 71 near La Grange has finally begun.
The bridge will connect New Moody Lane and Commerce Parkway in La Grange over the interstate roughly one mile south of Exit 22 on I-71.
"This project will improve connectivity as well as reduce delay and congestion on adjacent roadways," Matt Bullock, chief district engineer for the Department of Highways Office 5, said. "The bridge will also reduce response times for emergency vehicles and improve the safety of the roadway network in Oldham County."
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It will be easier for patrons of a popular Crestwood event center to consume alcohol, thanks to the results of a special election.
The election, held Tuesday at the South Oldham Fire Station on Old La Grange road, will now allow Yew Dell Botanical Gardens to sell alcohol by the drink during events. The change was passed by an 87 percent margin.
Yew Dell is host to many business events and weddings year-round, but previously could only make alcohol available by hiring a licensed caterer to provide it.
A new map laying out magistrate districts passed by the Oldham County Fiscal Court in 2011 will finally go into effect this year.
Every 10 years, the maps that dictate district boundaries for elected officials, from Congress down to local governments, are reviewed and revised as needed. The process usually takes place six months to a year after the latest U.S. Census data is released and goes into effect during the next election cycle.
With less than a week until the filing deadline, only one person has filed to run for mayor in the City of La Grange.
Joe Davenport, a longtime member of the city council, has officially filed his paperwork to run for mayor after telling the Era he would do so two weeks ago.
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Standish Township verbally commits to STING
STANDISH TOWNSHIP — If other municipalities in Arenac County are interested in receiving law enforcement protection from STING (Strike Team Investigative Narcotics Group), count Standish Township in.
In a meeting last month, the Standish Township Board verbally committed to join STING, which would provide an officer in the county aimed at ending drug crimes. Prior to the board committing to STING, Michigan State Police First Lieutenant Robert Lesneski made a presentation on the program before the board.
"I would challenge anybody in Arenac County. … I would ask 'How many people in Arenac County have been touched by drugs?'" Lesneski said. "I would think the majority of them would raise their hands."
Standish Township Supervisor Curt Hillman says the commitment, if other municipalities joined, would cost approximately $3,500 per year, or $1.75 per Standish Township resident per year.
"It's a per capita thing. … If other entities and governmental units decide to join, then we will ante up the money as well," Hillman said. "It's a conditional donation to STING if they could get other people involved."
Lesneski says he has been stumping hard to get more people on board.
"I talked with Sims Township… and they have voiced support," he said. "I've got a meeting coming up with the Arenac County (Chapter of) Michigan Township Association."
Currently Lesneski said, Iosco County, Ogemaw County, Roscommon County and Oscoda County all participate in STING, as the law enforcement agencies located in those counties works hand in hand with STING personnel.
"The team work," Lesneski said. "It's the only proactive thing we can do in our community to combat the drug problem."
The first lieutenant also says Arenac County participated in STING in the past, but pulled out of the program.
"There's a lot of baggage that preceded me. … There's healthy skepticism about what we can and can't do," Lesneski said. "That's all behind us. … I didn't participate in it.
"This is a transparent team."
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How wonderful it will be to have STING back! I hope my township signs up! Thumbs up for Standish Township!


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