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A quick disclaimer: I'm a huge fan of Dresden Codak. However, I don't always agree with Aaron Diaz himself.
Take this gem, for instance. Now, I know it's an old post already. And I know that it's a light-hearted analogy rather than a sober discussion piece. The problem is that it is constructed to put forward a serious point.
Usually, when using a satirical analogy (the famous candlemaker's petition springs to mind), the intent is to use the absurdity of the analogy to shock the viewer into review of their own beliefs. It is an effective strategy because it allows the audience to view their preconceptions from another angle using humour as a mask. It is only when this falls away that they realise the truth: that their own cherished ideas are not too different from the one they have just been laughing at. Hopefully, this results in them thinking rationally about their own views once the sputtering has died down.
Anyway, go read the thing first so that I don't spoil it for you. Go on…
Ah, where were we? The problem is that this piece tries to equivocate on a matter of physics rather than one of politics. Specifically, the notion of weak and strong AI is equivocated with notions about flight. While I like some of the implied arguments (that an AI will be fundamentally different in construction and operation to a human mind, just as a powered aircraft is fundamentally different to a bird), I disagree with the core of the thing.
To be brief(ish): the problems of strong AI are nothing like the problems of powered flight. Quite apart from anything, flight is simpler. It operates mostly in the realm of easily defined and discovered physics. It is a concrete thing, with a fixed definition. We have no such luxury with AI.
Quite apart from anything,we don't yet have a fixed way to measure what constitutes sentience, let alone sapience. We haven't yet found a way to definitively decide whether chimpanzees, our closest relatives, are fully sapient. We have no clue what goes into intelligence, or even a way to reliably measure its vagaries in subjects (humans) who are undoubtedly fully sapient. Even the Turing test, the 'holy grail' of AI (which also, I am pleased to say, gets some stick here in the form of the 'Tern test') is only a measure how human-like a possible intelligence is.
Flight, by contrast, is easy: it stays in the air for any length of time = it is flying. The rest is pretty much a combination of cunning and brute force. Operative definition is not the problem here, whatever birds may have to say on the subject.
It may seem that I'm nit-picking here, but remember: a satirical analogy relies on the audience realising, at some point, that the analogy and the thing it satirises are equivalent. It compares apples to apples. Powered flight and strong AI are simply not comparable. Thus the argument, though well-constructed and (this is important) entertaining, is simply an excercise in semantics.
Its simple really: were a flying machine shown to a group of people/gulls, no matter how strange a form it may take, it would be easy to show that it does in fact fly. With AI, we're in the game of trying to create something that literally has no definition. The only inkling of a concrete measure we have (the Turing test again, I'm afraid) is something that actual thinking creatures have regularly been known to fail. There is no path to take here, no measure of success.
In the end, trying to make a point by comparing AI to something it is not, while entertaining, does not in fact do anything much at all.


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The Otterhound dog is a member of the scenthound family and its exact origin is unknown. Some dog enthusiasts estimate that the breed may have started in France because it resembles a look of the old French Vendeen Hound. Still, others say that the Otterhound is a mix of the Bloodhound, Welsh Harrier, Southern Hound, and a touch of Water Spaniel.
Regardless of its genetic makeup, this dog became very popular as a hunter throughout England. Therefore, many research materials and writings tend to associate the Otterhound as being from England.
The first documented groups of Otterhounds were kept by King John in the year 1212. During that time, the dogs were very useful in hunting down otters which were responsible for depleting fish throughout local streams. They would go after the otter within their den and then bay after finding it. Hunters would then release the dogs and send in small terriers to dispatch the otters.
The first Otterhounds to hit the United States came sometime during the beginning of the 20th century. It did not take long for the AKC (American Kennel Club) to recognize the breed shortly thereafter. However, the Otterhound never did quite become a popular house pet or show dog. It is recorded as one of today's rarest dog breeds from both the AKC and the English Kennel Club.
Otterhound Personality
Otterhound dogs are pack hounds; therefore they are very amiable with other dogs. Because of their genetic makeup as hunters, they love to pick up a scent and follow through with determination. The Otterhound loves to chase small animals when outside and unless thoroughly trained they may keep on the trail until out of sight. These dogs are very affectionate and great with children, but are not very responsive in terms of training.
Taking Care of Your Otterhound
Taking care of your Otterhound will require daily exercise by brisk walks on the leash or better yet, running outside in a safe area. This dog can live well indoors but can also handle cold and hot weather outside if need be. Grooming may take a bit of work due to the long hair that grows on the feet and mouth. These dogs tend to get very dirty when given the opportunity to roam outside.
Otterhound Health Information
The average lifespan of a healthy Otterhound is between 12 and 14 years. Major health concerns include gastric torsion and CHD. Minor issues that may spring up are CTP and elbow dysplasia. Occasionally you may see thrombopathy and epilepsy in the Otterhound but these health problems are extremely rare.
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Hey, after the craziness that was "Super Tuesday," what else could we call this but "Hangover Saturday?" Well, that's what I'm calling it anyway. As you might expect, I won't be blogging as much as I was on Tuesday night, but I'll chime in several times throughout the night.
The Republican races in WA and LA are still too close to call, and the rules for the LA primary are quite fascinating. Evidently if no candidate gets 50% of the vote, then it was as if nothing ever happened. It seems as though nobody is going to get to that 50% mark.
This was the first exit poll we've seen since Romney left the race. Here is how candidate preferences broke down along ideology:
Liberals (9% of Republican voters): McCain 61%, Huckabee 25%
Moderates (20%): McCain 54%, Huckabee 30%
Conservatives (71%): McCain 36%, Huckabee 51%
McCain still has not captured a significant share of Republican conservatives, something that also appeared evident from his big loss to Huckabee in Kansas.
Here is my running delegate tally, assuming all spreads stay about where they are:
Nebraska: Obama 16, Clinton 8
Washington: Obama 66, Clinton 31
Louisiana: Obama 39, Clinton 28
Total: Obama 121, Clinton 67
Depending on how the Louisiana vote turns out, Obama will likely take a net gain of betwee 50-55 delegates tonight. Although we are still counting Super Tuesday delegates, it is likely that the net gain today was bigger than either candidate's net gain on Super Tuesday.
My survey-based estimates are showing that he is likely to pick up at least another net 50 delegate gain with the Potomac Primary.
Can Clinton rebound in Maine tomorrow?
Ok, forget about the upset alert...Obama is the projected winner of LA. I'll have a rough delegate count for the night shortly.
With 99.7% of precincts in, it looks like Obama wins NE 68-32%. Based on my estimates from the congressional district vote, Obama would take 4 delegates in the 1st district, 5 delegates in the 2nd district, and 2 delegates in the 3rd district. He also gets 5 of the 8 statewide delegates for a total of 16 delegates (of the 24 available). Thus, NE gives him a pick-up of 8 delegates.
Upset alert? The exit polls posted on MSNBC are showing just a 53-45 spread for Obama. Of course, these are preliminary estimates and will change as they weight things according to the actual vote. But could Louisiana be a big upset for Clinton tonight? At the very least, she may have been able to keep the spread small enough there to keep Obama from having a huge night of delegate pickups.
Stay tuned...
Interesting breakdown from Nebraska. Obama is winning the 2nd district, which is Omaha, by about 77%-23%. He is winning the 1st district, which includes Lincoln (home of the University of Nebraska) 60-40%. And he is splitting the vote about 50-50 with Clinton in the 3rd district, which is the most rural part of the state. Unfortunately for Clinton, the 1st and 2nd districts each divide 6 delegates, while the 3rd district only divides 4.
Obama is up 67%-32% over Clinton in Washington with 42% of the precincts reporting. If that margin holds up, he would get about a 35 delegate gain from the state, which would be a significant pick-up.
Got this on-site update from Mike Wagner (University of Nebraska), who was at one of Nebraska's Democratic caucuses today.
We had a very nice turnout for the Democratic Caucus. In fact, we had to split the precincts into other rooms to accomodate everyone who wanted to vote. I received two totals: 5-2 in favor of Obama and 4-1 in favor of Obama. It takes about 30 caucus-goers to get a delegate, so the actual vote totals were highly in favor of Obama.
Of course, it is strange to think that this is how democracy works. 250 people get together in a school cafeteria, stand under signs, take 2 minutes to give a speech to uncommitteds, take 10 minutes to try and personally persuade uncommitteds (or those committed to the other candidate) and then count everyone twice and call it a night. This is how we are picking our president. The amount of inaccurate information I heard ("Isn't Obama a Muslim?" "I heard Hillary will make Bill her VP") was not overwhelming, but it certainly was present at my caucus site.
With 73% of the precincts in, Obama holds a 69%-31% lead over Clinton. If that margin holds up, he would gain 8 delegates on Clinton in that state alone. Even though these Great Plains states don't have a ton of delegates, Obama's big margins in them have really helped him pick up delegates.
While most of the NE caucuses were held earlier in the day, the results should start coming in at 8:15pm. The NE Democratic Party has a site set up for their results, though I don't know if it will be quicker or slower than the usual media sites.
So, what are the expectations for Obama and Clinton tonight? I would say that the expectations are low for Clinton. Obama is definitely expected to win all three events, so it really comes down to the margin of victory for him. His campaign would probably like to win 2-to-1 in NE, and by at least 10% in LA. The only poll out of WA showed it closer there. Ultimately, I think Obama would like to come out of today having picked up at least 20 more delegates than Clinton. Clinton would like to keep those margins much closer. Let's see what happens...
Early LA exit poll information from the AP. As expected, African Americans comprised nearly half of the Democratic electorate, which would seem to bode well from Obama.
In case you haven't seen it yet, the Omaha World-Herald is providing very interesting accounts of the Nebraska caucuses. Apparently the Democratic caucuses are are being overrun with many more people than expected, and it is causing chaos at many locations. It is an interesting read.
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May Play at Witteveen with Fun Learning English (Amsterdam)
Are you looking for something to do with your kids in the May holiday? if so this may be interesting to you.
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I first heard about the Rochelle Lee Teacher Award (RLTA) from a colleague during my first year of teaching. She had a classroom library any veteran teacher would be envious of and she was well-versed on all things literacy. Needless to say, she was a wonderful mentor to have when I was planning for my literacy block. As time progressed, I learned that much of her knowledge surrounding literacy came from the professional development workshops she participated in through RLTA. I decided I must be a part of this program to better myself as an educator, and I applied and was accepted the following year.
As part of my requirements for RLTA, I attended a workshop called the Becoming Readers Institute (BRI), a two-day deep-dive into an adult-level work for fiction. I walked into the first day of BRI with a pen and a blank notebook in hand, ready to fill the pages with new and useful strategies I could use in my classroom. I quickly learned that I was wrong to expect transferable strategies from BRI. BRi is a time for educators to take off their 'teacher hat' and put on our old, weathered, well-loved 'reader hats'. We were encouraged and guided to get back in touch with our inner reader and to bring the joy and love to reading back to our classrooms. We all came to BRI prepared by having read the same book, but instead of dissecting the novel to find ways we could teach it, we just discussed it – our personal thoughts, reactions and any questions that would have otherwise been left on the page. Through our discussions, we saw the book through different eyes and felt different ways. We were made to think twice about our own reactions to the novel. Ultimately, it helped RLTA awardees stay connected and engaged as readers so we could take that love of reading and foster it in a classroom setting with our students. I walked away from the workshop with my passion for reading reignited.
I really enjoyed my experience as a BRI participant, so I was excited when I was asked to facilitate a session of BRI this summer. I read Everything I Never Told You, by Celeste Ng, along with 70 participants, eight facilitators, and six other WITS staffers. I journaled through the process so I could bring my thoughts and reaction to the other facilitators and participants. The story of Everything I Never Told You is one of family identity, loss, racial bias, societal roles, and dreams deferred. Ng writes about a Chinese-American family that experiences the death of a child and must come to terms with the stories we tell each other and the stories the world writes about us. Through our discussion in BRI, we dove into the price we pay when we keep secretes like the Lee family and how we wished the characters would have been more open and honest with each other. We debated Lydia's death and whether or not it was a suicide or a failing of hope. And poor sister Hannah – could her story have been any different? As teachers, we spend so much time thinking about what we can do to improve our teaching practice that we often forget to allow ourselves the space to enjoy learning and reading. I am very grateful that BRI allowed me to remember just how much I love reading, and, because of this, I will be better able to stir up a love for reading in my students this year.
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Microsoft has reported better-than-expected quarterly profits due to strong performance in its fast-growing cloud business, CGTN reports.
Shares of the world's largest software company rose as much as 1.5 percent in after-hours trading on Thursday.
Microsoft's cloud unit, most notably, Azure, its cloud service platform, nearly doubled its quarterly revenue.
Earnings indicate that the tech giant has sharpened its focus on the fast-growing cloud computing unit to offset weakness in the PC market.
It is also an indicator of Microsoft's ambition to compete for a bigger market share of the ever-expanding cloud service with rivals, such as Google and Amazon.


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Hobbies… everyone has one. What is yours? If you are anything like me, that statement should actually read, "What ARE yours?"
Let's see (in no particular order)…
Knitting – Taught myself to knit about 4 or so years ago. I love knitting Cloth Diaper covers for my cloth diapered kiddos. My hand has been giving me trouble since my last pregnancy and I have not had as much chance to knit. You an see a lot of my knits over on my business page.
Sewing– Bought my own sewing/embroidery machine about 4.5 years ago. I use it a few times a month. It is the "Disney" machine from Brother (they don't make it any more) but I like it well enough. I also expanded to a Brother 1034D serger a couple of years ago. I used that this past spring/summer to make Baby Girls newborn diaper stash. (here is a small part of said stash)
Spinning – Received my wheel for Christmas 2010. It has sat unused since may :\
Reading – I run hot and cold on this one. I either devour ever book in sight, or I read little more than magazines…
Photography – my current passion. Actually something I have been interested in for a long time, just never thought I had the talent. I am getting there, though.
Basically whatever I decide to take on, I devour all the information and related gadgets I can! I think it is just my personality, I have long since known that I have an obsessive personality. My hobbies are definitetly an outlet for that!
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Beauty's Secret Ingredient: Matcha6:00 AM
Derived from Japan, Matcha is revered and harvested with great care. It is finely milled, high quality Green Tea, considered one of the finest teas in the world.
Matcha contains 10 times the nutrients of other teas. It's rich in chlorophyll, which is an excellent source of antioxidants and known to be great for detoxification. High in catechin content, an antioxidant that helps fight bacteria and infections. It's so high in antioxidants that it has a greater level than spinach, blueberries and dark chocolate.
This wonder ingredient has L-theanine, an amino acid mainly found in tea that naturally enhances your mood, sense of well being and increases your focus and concentration. Beauty products that contain Matcha are not plentiful, but can be located.
Matcha comes in different grades, quality Matcha normally comes with a higher price tag, but its worth it for the great benefits it has. You can find Matcha at your nearest Whole foods, natural food stores, gourmet markets or Japanese goods store.


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I ordered tires from them and The guy at the counter didnt want to be bothered.he had a bad attitude.He ordered them and never called to say they were in.Alignment tech couldnt tell that the specs on the toe were out(gee I guess he didnt see the bright red numbers indicating the specs were out).I made an appointment and they couldnt install the tires for a week.I tried to get them to install two used tires I bought temporarily and they refused.Every car that went in they tried to screw them on something.Rude ignorant employees.I was smart and told them to shove their tires.
Monetary Loss: $500.
Making sense of toe readings can be tricky. Before you print out the readings on the alignment machine, you are supposed to aim the tires straight ahead. Sometimes the print out is done at an instant when the tires aren't perfectly straight ahead (the wheels "float" on a bearing plate) and as a result the left front and right front toe readings can be printed out as red. However, a real alignment specialist knows to disregard those red readings when judging the quality of a front toe adjustment. The readings that you should judge a front toe adjustment by are front total toe and steer ahead and whether or not the steering wheel is centered. The left front and right front toe readings could both be red, but as long as front total toe is green, steer ahead is close to zero, and the steering wheel is centered, then that means your front toe settings are within tolerance and you should disregard the red left front and red right front readings.
However, it's a different story with rear toe. Since the rear wheels don't steer on most cars, ideally both the left rear and right rear toes should appear green.
One reason why toe readings "float" is because there may be a little bit of play in the steering/suspension system and the customer didn't want to spend the money to replace those components.
I took my car here for a radiator flush and, within an hour, I had an estimate of over $800 in needed repairs with my coolant system. I then took my car and Tires Plus Mt.
Laurel's estimate to another commercial chain where I was told that although the suggested maintenance seemed reasonable, the labor charges looked inflated. As it turns out, I was able to get the same suggested work done for just over half the price of Tires Plus Mt.
Laurel's original estimate. I went back to Tires Plus that same day just to voice my complaint in the discrepancy in charges where I was told to "come back next Saturday because the manager was on vacation." I'll do one better, I'll never be back again.
It is corporate policy to not touch used tires- the stores no longer sell or install them, just like they don't install tires that are 10 years old, etc etc. This is for legal protection. But yeah, rude service and incompetent techs are lame.


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We live in an age in which some confuse heroes with entertainers and role models for charlatans, but remembering Americans who died in distant lands places perspective in sharper relief.
As a boy, I spent afternoons playing "Army" with friends. We were aware of Vietnam, but the neighborhood sheltered us until two names personified the war: Cpl. Frank Miller and Lt. James Francis O'Laughlin. Frank was the uncle of my best friend while James O'Laughlin was the father of another classmate. Both soldiers died in Vietnam. Every Memorial Day, I think of them.
Iraq and Afghanistan are my generation's wars. One autumn day I was told my friend Dave was killed in Iraq. I was to escort him home. I reflected on our time together at Fort Bragg, N.C. Fighting was the melody he danced to, and Dave knew the steps well. Ever the consummate warrior-scholar, Dave was a well-read Green Beret who helped children wherever he served, but life shifts in an instant. I remember how he set his jaw in grim determination when challenged, and I suppose that's the look he had on his final day. There was no manual instructing me what to say when his wife threw herself onto his casket. The experience skinned my insides.
Some nights I stare at the stars and think of Bill, Laura, Ted, Justin (who grew up down the river in Coal Grove, Ohio) and Drew. They were the brave ones willing to lay it on the line and now remain eternally young.
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When visiting their graves, I don't blunt emotions or debate the logic behind the wars in which they fought. What I see are patches of grass containing dreams of what might have been — Daddy/daughter dances, games of catch, first days of school, walks down the aisle and reunions. Their unfinished lives moor me to the past while whispering the warning not to allow life to grow stale. The cemetery is a confessional where secrets to my friends leak out of my mouth, and the past grafts with the present. But what of graves with no names and few visitors?
Just off to the right of the Fort Myer, Va., entrance to Arlington National Cemetery stands a stone with a simple epigraph: #8067. Unknown. U.S. Soldier
Behind this grave is No. 8429. Behind that stone is No. 8443. Flanked on both sides are others. Who knew these brave souls "Known but to God"? No. 8067 is buried in one of the Civil War sections. Did this Soldier know my great-great-uncle Eli who joined the Union at age 18, saw action at Shiloh and died soon after?
I try to make my friends' sacrifices worthwhile by evaluating relationships.
Each one of us can make a difference: surprising our kids at school lunch, calling old friends with whom we've lost contact, inviting neighbors or clergy for dinner, visiting retirement homes to listen to stories of old times or spending the day with a spouse. Maybe it's a simple "hello" to one who least expects it. Showing kindness and empathy to fellow Americans — even those with whom we disagree — is the least we can do for Frank Miller, James O'Laughlin, Soldier #8067 and others who left behind unfinished lives.
What's the cost? A moment of our time, that's all. What some wouldn't give for a moment.
Army Lt. Col. Zoltan Krompecher is an active-duty officer from Ohio. He served in Iraq and Afghanistan and now lives near Washington, D.C., with his family. These views are his own.


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We were lucky to have excellent weather at the top of the pass.
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Fotu La is the second high pass to cross. The bent spire shows how strong winds can get here.
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Their first day back, long before John unpacked any of his SGC-provided office supplies or downloaded the monstrously-huge patches his computer apparently needs immediately—"But I just turned it on," John said helplessly; "Doesn't matter, sir. It's Tuesday," his assistant had said grimly—he got an email from Rodney. It said:
To: Lt. Col. John Sheppard
From: Dr. Rodney McKay, Ph.D (x3)
In about 20 minutes, I'm going to hack your computer. Do not panic.
John stared at it for a long time before he glanced at the time stamp and then glanced at his wall clock. He sighed and leaned back in his desk chair, listening to it squeak in protest just as the mouse on his monitor started to move of its own volition.
The first thing Rodney did was open a text editor through the command line and type:
John rolled his eyes and debated whether or not it'd be worth it to call Rodney and yell at him or if talking through two whole mediums would be entirely too 14-year-old girls, so he just snapped his wrist over the mouse and followed up Rodney with:
i've been at my desk for like, 30 minutes. i promise that right after we kill the evil aliens, setting up linux will be my next priority. cross my heart and hope to die.
Rodney made a noise of broken irritation over the screen—WELKRJSF OH MY GOD SHIFT, SHIFT SHIFT—and then spent about an hour fucking around with John's computer, downloading and running the updates, downloading software and hacking his way through the security restrictions.
Tech support, live and bitchy, John thought to himself, laughing and unpacking a box of files, sorting them away into his new file cabinets and glancing over his shoulder every few minutes to see that Rodney's phantom presence was still moving around his computer screen, files and windows popping up and scrolling. It was perfectly silent, a ghostly afterimage, a half-picture of something he'd seen so frequently on Atlantis he could almost see Rodney hunched over a console, scowling as his fingers flew across the keyboards.
Then, just as John had tucked a stapler into his left hand desk drawer, a messenger window popped up.
rodney.mckay (gmail) : Congratulations, you no longer have a hobbled, broken machine.
John stared at it for a moment before cracking his knuckles and typing into his own side of the window, more than a little frightened by whatever username Rodney had picked for him. On Atlantis, the default usernames were first name, middle initial, last name, followed by a number or randomly assigned letter if yours was a particularly popular sequence. Because Rodney had been the most singularly hateful temporary sysadmin in the history of time, he'd created editorial aliases for all of his so-called friends. BleedingHeart for Elizabeth, LovesSheep for Carson, CaptainKirk for John.
princess.sheppardina (gmail) : no, instead i have one littered with programs and language i don't know how to use.
princess.sheppardina (gmail): RODNEY.
rodney.mckay (gmail) : WHAT? I swear all the other usernames were taken!
princess.sheppardina (gmail): you are SO FULL OF SHIT!
rodney.mckay (gmail) : At least this proves you can use capital letters.
princess.sheppardina (gmail) : go to hell.
rodney.mckay (gmail) : Oh, like I've never heard that before.
John rolled his eyes and snapped the laptop shut with a click and shoved away from the desk.
He had pencils and pens and a computer and had been issued a footlocker and all sorts of mid-level codes. But he didn't have a self-destruct code, he didn't have keys to the joint, and when he touched the walls, they didn't touch him back.
John had never been so far away from the sky as he was here, miles underground at Stargate Command, and he closed his eyes and pressed his forehead to the closed door of his office and counted to ten in Ancient, thinking of his city—their city now—and how she might be glowing, with her people back, how she might shine at night.
It took him more than a week to remember how to use light switches, doors, keys.
He could always identify the occasional Atlantis refuge from their expressions of blank concern, standing in front of a doorway or another, their key cards handing from round their necks but waiting for the doors to understand them, to sense them, to say hello, and open with a sweet, inviting whoosh.
Lights, John admitted, were probably something only he struggled with. He hadn't been the only carrier of the ATA gene, especially after Carson's treatment, but he'd gone native the most quickly, and even as others had taken to using the light consoles in their rooms John had just thought it brighter or dimmer, warm or cool shades.
It wasn't just the novelty of controlling a city with his mind—sometimes he thought she was lonely, with all those residents and nobody talking to her. So John spent most of his free time babbling at Atlantis in a language understood by only two. In absent brushes of his hand, in the way he'd searched through her secret hallways, admired her lush, outward view of the ocean, and how he'd sometimes liked to sit on the balcony at her highest spire, to lie flat and feel her heart beat with his own.


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The closer to retirement you get, the more you hear about bonds. The conventional wisdom is that bonds are safe and stocks are risky, but is that true? If you're figuring out how to invest your retirement money, you first have to understand your choices. Here's the truth.
What Is a Bond?
The financial academic types will have a really long explanation, but the short version is that a bond is a loan. You aren't investing in the company and getting a minute equity stake (that's why stocks are also called equities); you're letting a company or government entity borrow your cash.
It's as if you were a bank granting a home mortgage to the company. You lend the company money and it pays you back with interest. (For more, see 5 Basic Things to Know About Bonds.)
Some bonds really are safe, but others are riskier. Just as your personal credit rating affects your interest rate, different types of companies and entities command higher or lower interest rates based on their perceived safety.
Treasury bonds are about as safe as they come because the U.S. government isn't going to go out of business. A company such as Apple, with more cash in the bank than many countries, has plenty of money to pay back its debts. The interest rate, called "the coupon" in bond terms, is quite low, but your money is safe.
On the other hand smaller companies or governments that are known to be volatile pay a higher coupon, but there's less of a guarantee that you'll get your money back. If the entity defaults, most or all of your money will be lost.
What's Your Risk Tolerance?
Bonds, like all other investment classes, come in different varieties. Some stocks are less risky than some bonds. When you decide how to invest your money, it's not just a stocks vs. bonds question – it's more about risk tolerance. And since we're talking about retirement, you'll probably want to be more safety oriented than you might have been in earlier years, when the upside of making a higher yield was worth the risk that sometimes you'll hit a bad investment.
Let's say you decide, maybe with the help of a professional, that 40% of your portfolio should be invested in bonds, that's just the first step. The next question is which bonds: What is the weighting of risky (often called high-yield or junk bonds) to ultra safe? The bond market ebbs and flows just as the stock market does, making it not as simple as picking up a few bonds and forgetting about them.
Bonds or Bond Funds?
You can invest in bonds by buying individual bonds directly or putting your money in bond funds, such as ETFs or mutual funds. A bond fund is a basket of bonds of a certain type. Because there are multiple bonds in the fund, if one bond ends up in default, there are plenty of others in the fund to soften the blow. You don't have that protection with individual bonds.
On the other hand, bond funds involve management fees: Any time you invest in a fund, you have to think about fees. Every fund has an expense ratio: the amount of money taken from your earnings to manage the fund. Sometimes it's very little; other times it can take a huge bite out of your earnings.
Tax and Inflation Implications
From a tax standpoint not all bonds are created equal. Municipal bonds, used by U.S. state and local governments generally to fund big projects, are free from federal and most state and local taxes. That's a lot of money over time. But municipal bonds will normally have a lower coupon rate. (For more, see Why Retirees Can't Count on Muni Bonds.) It also means you should keep munis out of IRAs and other investments that are already tax advantaged. In fact, you will likely owe unnecessary taxes on a municipal bond if you withdraw it from an IRA.
Corporate bonds aren't tax exempt. Bonds issued by large companies are safe, but that safety can mean they don't yield much. In fact, if the coupon isn't higher than the rate of inflation, your investment is losing money. There is such a thing as too safe. Consider inflation whenever you're evaluating how to put your money to work.
The Bottom Line
Yes, absolutely, you should invest in bonds in retirement, but choose carefully. Like any investment class, there are safe and risky bonds. Bonds are more complicated than stocks. Consider getting the help of a financial advisor to construct a bond portfolio.


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$1,049—$1,469 1—3 bed 35 Homestead Crescent, Edmonton AB, T5A 4P4
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35 Homestead Crescent, Overlanders, Edmonton, T5A 4P4
Commute to Downtown Edmonton
The rent at Cameron County Apartments ranges from $1,049 for a one bedroom to a $1,469 three bedroom. Apartments in this building are about 3% more expensive than the Overlanders average. This is a cat-friendly apartment.
This apartment is in the Overlanders neighborhood in Edmonton. Nearby parks include Hermitage Park and Rundle Park.
Cameron County Apartments has a Walk Score of 20 out of 100. This location is a Car-Dependent neighborhood so almost all errands require a car.
Cameron County is located in Northeast Edmonton, allowing for a quick commute to Sherwood Park. This ideal location is near public transit, LRT routes, and shopping. For those who live an active lifestyle, Cameron County is minutes away from ACT Recreation Center, East Edmonton Soccer Center, parks & trails along the river valley or you can even hop on the Yellowhead for a 10 minute drive to Millennium Place.
These suites feature large balconies with stunning ravine views that will help you relax during your downtime. Heat, water, parking, in-suite storage, and three appliances make living at Cameron County comfortable and hassle-free!
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Fridge, Stove, and Dishwasher Included
Large In-Suite Storage
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2 minutes away from East Edmonton Soccer Center
Close to the NEW Clareview Recreation Centre
Close to Londonderry Mall
Enjoy hiking or biking in the Kennedale Ravine
5 km away from Sunridge Ski Area
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Indoor cats are welcome. Sorry, no dogs.
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Monday, 17 February 2014
Sublime Chaos Breakfast Stout (7%) by Anarchy Brew Co
Wise man say, Sundays ought to start with a hearty breakfast. Beer geeks say that Sundays really ought to start with a hearty breakfast stout and here`s one of the very best served up at The Broadfield.
After a couple of canny casked pints of SWB`s Diablo (a mere 6%er and one of our best pints of 2013), Chaos reigned. I sagely saved this until after (an excellent) Sunday lunch of curried squash, okra and cashews, seeing a stout as an ideal dessert for the pudding-phobe. To be fair, pretty much the whole family (little ones not included; it is 7%!) sampled this special which was highly lauded by the bar-man - "It is very strong, you know!" and, wow, what a beer. The Broadfield really seem to go out of their way these days to get something special on their keg lines and this is a real case-in-point. Recently, there has been a gooseberry saison (from Red Willow) and a sourdough special from Kernel plus there is often a really strong IPA from one of the better brewers so think more extreme/ on the (Nether) Edge than safe and middle of the (Abbeydale) Road. (Note to self - don`t use too many brackets (ever again)).
Sublime Chaos is a 7% kegged ale produced by the Anarchy Brew Co of Morpeth in the North-East of England. Having previously been interested, but not completely sold, on their beers (Smoke Bomb at The Continental springs to mind), this one really impressed. Multiple malts abound but the quality of coffee really stepped forward for me. Apparently, natural Ethiopian Guji beans were utilised and they certainly linger pleasantly on the palate. New Zealand hops are also in there somewhere and thankfully the carbonation and sweetness are equally subtle. A beautiful malty / smoky balanced brew.
The whole family left well happy with their food and drinks. Personally, I had had sufficient sustinence to resist the call of the fantastic Hop Hideout next door for once even though it was advertising . . . .. Founders` infamous Breakfast Stout!
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I�ve become one of those people who give directions by telling people where things used to be. Usta be.
When we moved to Milton in 1995, I drove around in my car to learn the town, the streets. I would take off in some random direction, into a neighborhood or side street to get lost and find my way out. But every time I did this, I came out on Stewart St.
Then I would ask someone for directions and they would say something like, �Well, go up Stewart St. from Caroline, to that corner by the school�you know�turn at that little building that used to be a pharmacy.�
? What?
But after 18 years in Santa Rosa County, I�m the one that remembers where things �usta be�.
Let�s take a look at what has changed in 18 years.
Grocery Outlet usta be Piggy Wiggly. Now there is Piggly Wiggly in East Milton, on 87 South in a building that usta be a air conditioning company, I think.
The hotels in that area, and the gas station and the Waffle House are all new since my arrival.
Walgreens at Hwy. 90 and Dogwood Dr. usta be a little gas station. There were tiger lilies that grew by the road in the ditch there.
The Chinese Buffet that usta be in Six Flags Shopping Center usta be an Eckerd Drugs, then it moved to where CVS is now. Then it became CVS.
The County Administration Complex behind McDonald�s usta be a shopping center.
The Tractor Supply property was a field of grass where, every now and then a little carnival would set up and offer rides and games like the fair.
There was a little old house in the grassy area between CVS and Tastee Freeze. And behind the Pizza Hut, there was a small encampment our local homeless residents set up � now it�s where the west side parking lot to LaHacienda is located.
There was a Dollar General in Six Flags Shopping Center, but it caught fire. All of the Dollar Generals are new since my arrival here.
Down in Pea Ridge, where Target is, there was undeveloped land with tall pine trees. When Hurricanes Erin and Opal came into town in 1995, they made an impact on the tall trees there. When you drove past that area and looked over, it was obvious the hurricanes came in at different spots in Santa Rosa by the way some trees were permanently bent, leaning in one direction, and others leaned the opposite way. To me, it always looked like giant dinosaurs had walked through there and bent the trees. Now it�s the Target plaza parking lot.
Of course, that entire area around Bell Lane down to East Spencerfield has been developed. Bealls Department store near Parkmore Plaza is where Wal-mart usta be. Delchamp�s Grocery store usta be where Big Lots is now.
There was talk one time of the land where the Navy trains helicopter pilots in Pace, Spencerfield, becoming commercial - a shopping mall. I drove by there last night and looked at the sidewalk. $664,000 sidewalk�and wondered if maybe there isn�t another reason the county is putting the sidewalk there. Official reasons are citing health and promotion of community in the area � a link for neighbors. But it sure would make a nice mall area. The original talk of development there included a land swap with the Navy � putting the training out further north in more undeveloped areas, so the County could pursue commercial ventures. I�m not sure if the Spencerfield Roads could handle the traffic it would bring, but the truth is, there are so many incoming streets to Spencerfield, one road would not be forced to carry the brunt of the traffic.
Just food for thought�
(FYI...County officials say a citizen's action committee actually started the discussion that resulted in the sidewalk installation.)
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"One day we'll both be reunited…"
Mousertainment Memorandum: Welcome to my 300th post on this site!
I first found out last year that The Cadaver Dans were making some rare daytime excursions to Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa at the Disneyland Resort.
These fearful fellows are the Halloween Time cohorts of The Dapper Dans of Disneyland (they have cadaverous counterparts at the Walt Disney World Resort, too!).
But in previous years, the main way to see them was to buy a ticket to either Mickey's Halloween Party at Disneyland or Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at the Walt Disney World Resort.
Last year, however, I was tipped off that it might behoove me to stop by the Grand Californian on the afternoon of a Halloween Party night. I did so and was delighted to discover that I could catch a set of these nearly-departed denizens performing from a balcony above the hotel lobby.
This year, once again I heard tales of the Cadaver Dans haunting the lobby with their mournful music, so I went to check it out…
I can now confirm that the reports are true!
The zombie-like miens of the Cadaver Dans have appeared once again to moan… I mean sing… from the balcony above the lobby. I'd suggest hanging around in the mid-afternoon in particular to try your ghastly luck – but only on days with a scheduled Halloween Party. (On other days they may be resting in peace!)
In return you may be rewarded by a set or two of ghostly harmonies emanating from above!
Mousertainment Tip: While the set list is similar to that of the Halloween Time Dapper Dans – though delivered in a darker tone – there are a few songs exclusive to the Cadaver Dans' sets that the regular Dapper Dans do not sing including a very different version of "Old Folks at Home" than you may ever have heard before! And if your only chance to see the Cadaver Dans is at the hotel, then go for it – they're terrific! But really the most atmospheric way to experience the Cadaver Dans is as they drift through the night fog on the Rivers of America at Mickey's Halloween Party.
Check out some of this group's performances here on the Mousertainment YouTube Channel
Have you experienced a spooky visit from The Cadaver Dans of Disneyland – either at a Halloween Party or in the Grand Californian Hotel & Spa? How do you think they compare to the more sprightly Halloween Time Dapper Dans?


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Historic old homes constructed of rock and lime based mortar are deterioration at an alarming rate, crumbling mortar, shifting rocks are some of the signs of a fieldstone foundation in need of repair. Over time water and moisture will break down and wash out the lime in the mortar leaving piles of sand around the perimeter of your basement.
This is mainly cased due to the fact the exterior of the fieldstone foundation; below the grade of land there is no mortar. All the mortar that supports your old stone foundation is packed from inside the basement and also on the exterior, above the grade of land.
Homeowners that are doing landscape project around the house, digging against the foundation or removal of shrubs and bushes will often notice when its raining the will experience water in the basement. Disturbing the soil around the fieldstone foundation will uncover the below grade part of the stone foundation exposing the open stones and allowing water to enter. The most important thing to remember is disturbing the soil against a fieldstone foundation could cause structural problems.
Look around at other homes and there fieldstone foundations you may notice that parts of the stone foundation are actually block wall or poured concrete. These are structural repairs, which cost the owner tens of thousands to do. Foundation failure? Once the large stones within the foundation fall into the basement or bowing of the foundation starts, its impossible to break it down and rebuild the stonewall in the basement. You now have to hire a structural engineer, a foundation installation company to structurally support your home. This is why it is most important to fix the crumbling mortar, by method of re-pointing, and add a white wash coating, by a professional contractor with experience in fieldstone foundation repair. Your home is as stable as the foundation it sits upon. Don't just let anyone work on your foundation
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Addressing Dubiety: Ask a Question 7.0
In the 7th edition of the Ask a Question for the current session, Team Monday Morning brings up multiple issues left unresolved to satiate the queries of the NITR junta. A myriad of doubts has thus been comprehended.
Response from Dean Academic, Prof. K.K. Mohapatra
MM: The whole institute is depending on just 2 Bio-metric machines as some of the machines are non-functional. What steps can be taken in this regard to fix the problem?
KKM: There is a need for an increase in the number of biometric machines and its proper functionality has to be taken care. Sometimes, it goes out of order. So, we have placed orders to procure more machines but the purchase of the latter is getting delayed.
MM: Already 2 students have left MSc. 1 year Applied Geology and many more are opting for the same. A general consensus for the same seems to be the fact that the faculty is being forced to teach the subject which is not of his/her interest. What are the plans to boos the faculty strength of the Department?
KKM: There is a Faculty Recruitment Program scheduled to be held in December and soon the Department of Applied Geology will have new faculties. However, the assumption that the freshmen of MSc. are leaving the institute because of the shortage of faculty is not exactly correct.
MM: According to the Institute Calendar, Sept. 1st was a holiday on account of Id. But the same is not shown in Bio-Metric Attendance instead, students have been marked absent on that day. Will it be updated?
KKM: 1 September 2017 has been declared as holiday and soon the problem will be resolved. Most probably it will be updated by 9th of October as the concerned authority is unavailable at present.
MM: How is it possible that an OE of the second-year student was changed to the most preferred OE although his/her CG wasn't top notch? Under what conditions the OE of a student can be changed?
KKM: Normally, Open Elective of the students are not changed after their allotment. However, if the Head of the Department gives a strong recommendation in favour of the change, then only we consider it. We permit the change of OE for Life Science students who have been allotted with a Maths OE and vice versa. So, in such cases, we can consider the change in OE. The algorithm of the allotment of OE does not run only in accordance with the CGPA system.
MM: Are M.Tech and Dual Degree students allowed for an industrial six-month internship in their year?
KKM: No, the M.Tech and Dual Degree students are not allowed for an industrial six-month internship. They are only allowed for 10 weeks of internship on the consent of the Supervisor and HoD i.e. May, June, and July. However, there is a provision of collaborative research where the faculty and student formulate a problem together that can be solved by an industry.
Response from Vice President, Games and Sports Society, Prof. R.C. Pradhan
MM: There is only a single indoor badminton court in the campus. Since it is the only indoor facility, it is used for practice by the institute badminton players till 9:00 pm. However, the gates to the facility are closed after 9:00 pm leaving the gates through GDB as the only accessway. After 9 pm the Ph.D. students play there and the guards do not allow B.Tech students to go inside the court while they play. Can the timing be extended and allowed for all?
RCP: The indoor badminton court in G.D. Birla is open for all the students and no one can deny their access to it. I will inquire on this matter and soon action will be taken.
Response from Monday Morning
Q: What is the procedure for getting WLAN port repaired in hostel room?
MM: A form of the reparation of the LAN port has to be filled by the student which is available both in the Hall of Residences as well as in the Chief Warden's office. The duly filled form should have the sign of the concerned authorities - Warden and Chief Warden. Finally, it has to be submitted to the office of Chief Warden for further processing.
Response from Registrar, Mr. SK Upadhyaya
MM: When will the security deposit come for students who cleared degree in 2016?
SKU: As some students have opted for becoming members of the NITRAA (NITR Alumni Association), so we have advised the finance department to deduct the NITRAA membership amount from their security deposits. The balance would be refunded in the students' respective bank accounts latest by November 15th.
Response from SAC President, Prof Snehashish Chakraverty
MM: What is this new club by the name C-Cube that is visiting all first years and convincing them to join their club by paying Rs.150. The club is similar to VOICE club that the seniors described. Is this an official club as this is not mentioned in the list of clubs under various society?
SC: This is not the responsibility of SAC, the Student Activity Centre never gives any permission to any club, to collect such registration fees. Through Monday Morning, I would like to inform all the students not to pay any such fees. It is because already in the semester fees Rs. 2000 are deducted as student activity fees. The club is not known to me, I will get back to you as soon as I get the complete information related to this club.
Team MM contacted the members of the concerned club and got to know that the VOICE club which used to deal with interdisciplinary spirituality and rejuvenation until last year changed its name to C-Cube as an ode to digital India.
Responses from Central Library
MM: How to search our desired book location in our central library from our laptop, is there any site/IP address for that?
CL: First, get your PC connected to nitrkl server, then visit opac.nitrkl.ac.in (IP: http://192.168.1.132/webopac) wherein you can search for your desired book in the search bar visible at the top of the webpage. If you cannot find your book in the search results, then check once again in old catalogue whose link is also provided on the same page.
Response from TnP Cell
MM: What is the criteria for selection of eligible branches for consulting companies like Deloitte, since CH is allowed but MM, MN, CR are not?
PS: There are no such eligibility criteria, it solely depends on the visiting company, but the institute tries its best to make the placement session open to all branches, for such analytics and software oriented companies. Even in other institutes like NIT Surathkal, Deloitte allows only certain branches to sit for its placement rounds.


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Dropcam Pro
Every once in a while, someone comes along and figures out a better way of doing something. I used to have the wired cameras that all feed into the rack-mounted box with hard drives constantly spinning and things breaking down.
Then along came the Dropcam and I ditched all that other stuff. I've got these babies everywhere covering every square inch of the house. They record straight up to the cloud and retain seven days of high-def footage for anytime rewinding or saving clips. And the Android app knows when no one's home and the cameras automatically go into motion detector mode, alerting me of any movements while no one's home. I can pull out any phone, tablet, or computer and see what's going on in the house or pull up any detected motion activity to see what's going on. You can even talk back to people in your house through the Dropcam's speaker. It's the best security system you can have.
You've got to pay monthly or yearly for the convenience of cloud-based DVRing, but it's well worth it in my experience of maintaining my own hardware in the past.
It also makes the perfect baby monitor, but keep in mind there's about a 1/2 second lag time since all the video is going round trip to the cloud and back before it gets to you.
What about security? Dropcam is a bit vague about all of its encryption details, but the camera employs on-board encryption, each with its own private key and certificate to keep streaming private. The video storage appears to be decrypted and stored in plain video on Amazon's "secure" S3 server farm. Even with all that, it means you've got seven straight days of your private life sitting in the hands of Amazon. Nothing I'm overly concerned about, but it would be nice to see a complete security review of Dropcam.
And now Google has bought Dropcam, so I think things are going to get better and better. It will probably become part of Google's whole home automation strategy with Nest. And there are already announcements of a little motion-detector tags that will communicate with Dropcams. The future of this stuff be interesting.
June, 2015UPDATE: I cannot recommend Google's new Nest Cam which is Dropcam's replacement. At least not yet. It is extremely buggy.
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Documentary, Drama, Horror, Thriller
Running Time: 89 min.
Release Date: June 17, 2016 - Toronto - June 17, 2016 - Toronto
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On March 13, 1964, at 3:20 a.m., Kitty Genovese was walking a short distance to her apartment from her car when she was attacked over a period of half an hour. She was stabbed repeatedly, then raped as she lay dying in Kew Gardens, Queens.
The New York Times reported that there were 38 witnesses who heard Kitty screaming for help, but they stayed in their apartments, unwilling to get involved. The case quickly became a symbol of urban apathy. When apprehended, the killer admitted to previously having raping and murdering two other women. He was committed to hospital for psychiatric observation, where it was determined he was a necrophile.
This film follows the efforts of her brother, Bill, Kitty's closest sibling. His belief that people let his sister Kitty die affected his entire life, including his vow not to be a coward. He volunteered for Vietnam, where he lost both legs. In this film, he looks to uncover the truth buried beneath the story. In the process, he makes astonishing discoveries about the crime that transformed his life, condemned a city, and defined an era.
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Studio: KinoSmith
Producer(s): James D. Solomon
Screenplay: James D. Solomon, Gabriel Rhodes, William Genovese, Russell Greene
Official Site: TheWitness-Film.com
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John Morganelli, a Democratic candidate for attorney general, took the state's largest teachers' union to school Tuesday in a blistering critique of its political endorsement process he claims is based more on "personal friendships" than candidates' qualifications and backgrounds.
Morganelli, Northampton County district attorney for nearly two decades, was miffed PSEA's leadership twice endorsed his competitors for the statewide office despite what he says are his stronger pro-teacher, pro-union stances as evidenced by his 2002 prosecutorial decision that found a high school teacher was justified in using force to subdue an unruly student.
"For the past few years, PSEA has made choices with respect to its political endorsements which are suspect," Morganelli said at a news conference in the Capitol Rotunda. "They are based on personal friendships between board members and certain political candidates that have not advanced the real interests of our state's teachers or other members of PSEA."
In response to a question, Morganelli said he was not whining over not getting the endorsement. Endorsements are part of the political process, he said, and so is calling out an organization for not looking out for the interests of its members.
In 2008, Morganelli said PSEA endorsed Republican Tom Corbett for attorney general, which allowed Corbett to later become a governor "who wanted to bring public education to its knees."
Now, in 2016, Morganelli said, PSEA's leadership has endorsed Democrat Josh Shapiro even though Shapiro has no courtroom experience and has accepted $50,000 in campaign donations from a charter school organization, Students First PAC, since 2012. Getting endorsed by a union and a charter school group is like getting endorsed by the National Rifle Association and the anti-gun group CeaseFire, Morganelli said.
Afterward, Shapiro's campaign manager Joe Radosevich declined to discuss the charter school organization's campaign donations, which Morganelli previously criticized at a debate.
In a statement, Radosevich said, "Josh's record in support of public education is unmatched and he's proud to stand with Pennsylvania teachers in this election. Josh is the only candidate for attorney general who will protect Pennsylvania teachers and stand up for the rights of each and every student to a 'thorough and efficient' education as guaranteed in our state constitution."
PSEA spokesman David Broderic said Morganelli's criticism smacked of Donald Trump.
"PSEA's members decided to recommend Josh Shapiro, based on his support for our issues," Broderic said. "That's what happens in politics. Today's Trump-like antics don't do anything but devalue politics. It's a shame he felt the need to do that."
The third Democrat running for attorney general is Allegheny County District Attorney Stephen Zappala.
The Republican candidates are John Rafferty, a state senator from Montgomery County, and Joe Peters, a Wyoming County resident who was a former police officer, federal prosecutor and spokesman for current Attorney General Kathleen Kane.
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In Man Truck & Bus AG v. Halla Holdings Corporation, IPC No. 14-2016-00546, 14-2016-00547 and 14-2016-00548 (January 12, 2017), the subject trademark applications were published on 30 August 2016. Section 134 of the Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines provides:
Sec. 134. Opposition. Any person who believes that he would be damaged by the registration of a mark may, upon payment of the required fee and within thirty (30) days after the publication referred to in Subsection 133.2, file with the Office an opposition to the application. xxx
While Rule 2, Section 12 of the Revised Rules and Regulations on Inter Partes Proceedings (IPOPHL Memorandum Circular No. 16-007) provides:
Section 2. Period to file opposition. – The verified notice of opposition must be filed within 30 days from the date of the publication of the trademark application in the IPOPHL "Gazette". Upon proper motion anchored on meritorious grounds which must be expressly indicated in the motion, and the payment of the filing fee for opposition and other applicable fees, the Bureau may grant an additional period of 30 days within which to file the opposition. A second motion for extension of 30 days may also be granted on meritorious grounds and upon payment of the applicable fees. A third and last motion for extension of 30 days may be granted on compelling grounds and upon payment of the applicable fees; Provided, that in no case will the filing of the opposition exceed one hundred and twenty (120) days from the date of the aforementioned publication; Provided, furtlier, that if the last day for filing of the verified opposition or motion for extension falls on a Saturday, Sunday, holiday, non-working day or on a day when the Office or the Bureau is closed for business as may be declared by the Director General, the filing must be done the next succeeding working day. (Emphasis supplied)
Opposer Man Truck & Bus AG ("Opposer") filed two Motions for Extension of Time to File Opposition. Thus, it had until 28 November 2016 within which to file its oppositions. Opposer filed its Consolidated Verified Notice of Opposition on 29 November 2016.
Rule 2, Section 8 (b) of the Amendments to the Rules and Regulations on Inter Partes Proceedings (Office Order No. 99, Series of 2011) provides:
Section 8. Action on the Notice of Opposition or Motion for Extension to File Notice of Opposition and Petition. – xxx (b) The notice of opposition or petition may be dismissed outright and/or motu propio for having been filed out of time, due to lack of jurisdiction, and/or failure to state a cause of action. Likewise, a motion for extension of time to file notice of opposition shall be denied outright if the opposer fails to state meritorious grounds.
Therefore, the Consolidated Verified Notice of Opposition was dismissed for being filed out of time.
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Do you believe in ghosts? During the Halloween season, the politically correct answer is a resounding "Yes!" Even if you think hauntings are hokum, you might want to take the family on a fun outing that centers on ghosts and the paranormal. After all, it sometimes can be fun to get scared out of your wits.
Ghost tourism in the United States has been fueled of late by popular television shows such as "Ghost Hunters" and "Ghost Adventures," but fascination with the paranormal is nothing new. Throughout the ages, literature has given us classic ghost stories, from Shakespeare's "Hamlet" to Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" to Stephen King's "The Shining."
Nowadays, many communities celebrate Halloween with ghost-story hour at the library, haunted houses populated by ghostly characters, and showings of classic movies whose main characters are ghosts. Or, head to the countryside to get spooked on a haunted hay ride or in a haunted corn maze. All of those activities make for great family fun.


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AECOM Bid Manager in Birmingham, United Kingdom
United Kingdom - West Midlands, Birmingham
Job Summary
AECOM's 'Bid Studio' in Birmingham serves the major bids team. As a centre of excellence, the team manages the region's largest and most strategic bids across both established and emerging markets.
The team will lead and support major bids, manage and respond to the prospect pipeline, produce PQQ and tender submissions, as well as provide training and assistance to all sectors within the UK and, on occasion, in the wider EMIA region.
To support our growth plans, we are recruiting a Bid Manager to be based in either our Birmingham or Belfast offices. This person will lead the bid, developing requirements from client intelligence and issued bid documents. He/she will be charged with devising a bid programme, agreeing key deliverables, managing inputs from Subject Matter Experts and driving progress through to successful submission.
The Bid Managers will work collaboratively with technical leads, members of the End Market teams, Bid Studio writers, graphic designers and the Bid Studio leadership team.
The Bid Manager will drive the bid through all stages, from capture management and win strategy development, through the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) and proposal submission to interview/presentation preparation and debrief sessions. He/she will provide consistency through the entire process, responsible for sharing lessons learnt and driving continuous improvement in our process and bidding efforts.
Minimum Requirements
To be successful in this role we're looking for the following;
A strong communicator with an excellent command of written and spoken English
Able to evaluate, monitor and present ideas and data
Analytical with solid organisational skills, scheduling and prioritising activities
Welcomes and responds positively to change
Practical, proactive and keen to show initiative
Demonstrates calmness and unflappability under pressure
Collaborative and inclusive personal style – able to build a network of internal contacts to share knowledge and best practice
Strong problem-solving skills
Able to lead a team, creating and sustaining inspiration, energy and focus
Working knowledge of Microsoft office packages including email and document management software
Demonstrates flexibility and multi-tasking
Comfortable and effective when working across all levels of an organisation, from apprentice through to Board level director
Drives and contributes to key decisions
Articulates process improvement and benefits to clients
Preferred Qualifications
APMP Foundation level accredited
Sets budgets for bid support
Working knowledge of Adobe InDesign
Your benefits will include:
Helping our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance is important to us. If you join AECOM, as well as receiving a competitive salary, you'll also have the opportunity to explore flexible working arrangements. Core benefits include 25 days' annual leave, company pension scheme, private medical insurance, life assurance and one paid annual professional institution membership fee. You can also choose from a wide range of flexible benefits to suit your lifestyle.
You'll also be able to give back to communities with up to two paid CSR days each year. Through our charity, The AECOM Foundation, you can volunteer to support children in developing countries. And if you're a member of the Reserve Forces you'll receive an additional 15 days paid leave for training commitments.
What We Offer
AECOM is a place where you can put your innovative thinking and business skills into high gear and work alongside other highly intelligent and motivated people. It's a place where you can apply your skills to some of the world's most challenging, interesting, and meaningful projects worldwide. It's a place that values the diversity of our areas of practice and our people. It's what makes AECOM a great place to work and grow. AECOM is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Please note that AECOM does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, AECOM will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, AECOM explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of AECOM.
Job Category Business Development
Business Line Geography OH
Business Group Design and Consulting Services Group (DCS)
Country United Kingdom
Position Status Full-Time
Requisition/Vacancy No. 198748BR
Clearance Required No
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.


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Want To Enjoy A Hotel Stay? Read Over This!Have you ever stayed at a hotel in which you really enjoyed your visit? Now, have you stayed in a hotel that just absolutely made you angry and like you had never been treated so poorly as a guest? This article is going to help you with some information concerning what is needed to ensure you pick the right hotels from now on.
Try using price comparison sites online to find a hotel when you're on a budget. Websites like Priceline, Travelocity, Expedia, and the like can help you see all kinds of hotels in different locations. You can narrow down your searches to specific price ranges and compare them to each other.
When you arrive at your hotel, thoroughly check your room previous to unpacking. Your room should definitely be neat and should not have any odd smells, suspicious stains or mildew. Do the plumbing fixtures function properly? Make sure you have the linens, bath supplies and towels that you will need. If there are any obvious problems, report them to the front desk immediately so that they can be taken care of or you can be moved to a different room.
If you are traveling for work and staying at a hotel, ask for a room at least some reasonable distance from the pool area. You will probably want to be in a room where you can concentrate. The noise levels near a pool can be distracting. Pick a quiet room where you can be productive.
Do not always assume that staying on the club floor of a hotel is a great way to waste money. While you may have to pay for this upgrade, you will end up saving more money in the end. This is because things like drinks, appetizers and free breakfast are part of the deal, and these things are very expensive when purchased separately.
If you are going to stay in a hotel, be sure to give them a call the day before you are due to arrive. Hotels are not responsible for calling guests to confirm their reservation; that is up to the guest. Always call the hotel to be sure your room is still reserved.
Things You Should Know Before Visiting Costa Rica
With that in mind, we've created a list of things you should know before visiting and hopefully with comments by other readers, the element of surprise and or the unexpected will not ruin your visit.
Also, in our experience, forget about the perfectly planned-out trip, rather focus on creating experiences and memories. Things You Should Know Before Visiting Costa Rica
If you are interested in "going green" when traveling, try going to a "green" hotel. Start by looking for these hotels online. There are several organizations that let you search for these hotels easily like Green Hotels Association and Green Globe. They will have a comprehensive list of green hotels in different locations.
To avoid having to iron your shirts when you unpack everything in your hotel room, pack your polo and dress shirts more carefully. Use a hanging bag, and stack your dress shirts together. Then, starting with the shirt in back, bring the arms around, stacking the arms and wrapping them around keeps your shirts in place.
Find out what perks are offered on romantic beach getaways before deciding the extra premium isn't worth the cost. At some hotels, staying on a club floor can mean benefits like free food and even full meals. Factor up the potential expenses of paying for those on their own, and you might see that an upgrade can actually save you money.
If your looking for a good vacation hotel, ask around among your friends. Be sure to do this especially if you've got friends that love to travel. They'll often have excellent tips to help you find the best hotels with the best deals around. Plus, they'll love sharing what they know!
If you plan on using any glasses from the hotel minibar, make sure that you wash them first. Even if they appear to be clean, they may have been wiped with a chemical cleaner. Many housekeeping staff use the same products that they use to clean windows and mirrors on those glasses.
If you have a little one with you, remember that hotel rooms aren't usually set up for babies. Don't forget to pack a few things so that you can baby proof the space. For example, an outlet cover is small but it plays a big role in keeping your child safe.
If you are looking for deals on a hotel room, you may have to go straight to the source yourself. Many hotels do not post ads all over the Internet offering discounts. You usually have to find them yourself. Simply call potential hotels and ask them if they have any promotions or discounts.
To check a bed in a hotel room for a bedbug infestation, look for certain things. You want to check the mattress and even behind the headboard for these signs. These include blood stains or small black dots that appear to be like mold or even ground pepper. Alert hotel staff the instant you find anything suspicious.
To check a bed in a hotel room for a bedbug infestation, look for certain things. You want to check the mattress and even behind the headboard for these signs. These include blood stains or small black dots that appear to be like mold or even ground pepper. Alert hotel staff the instant you find anything suspicious.
Be aware that many hotels charge for using the hotel's Internet. get redirected here can avoid this fee by visiting a local coffee shop or restaurant that offers free Internet. If you must use the Internet at the hotel, do only what you have to do online and get off quickly to save the most money.
Many hotel chains offer reward programs to guests who stay there frequently. You can often earn credit for free rooms if you stay at a particular chain enough times. When you book a hotel, ask if they have such a program. If there is no cost to join, signing up is worth it.
Any hotel stay will be more pleasant if you tip whenever appropriate. You will probably remember to tip the person who brings you room service, but you may forget to tip your maid. Tipping helps establish a good relationship between you and the hotel employees who will be attending to your needs.
As you have seen from this article, you have numerous strategies to utilize to ensure you obtain the best hotel. Keep these tips in mind when looking for a hotel room. You'll be rewarded with an enjoyable stay that fits your budget.


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Beyond organic
It's just after 8 a.m. on a Tuesday morning. The summer sun has settled above the eastern horizon, promising for another hot, humid day at the Cook family farm on Hayes Tower Road.
Tom and Waneta Cook, along with their children - all eight of them - are already well into the daily chores on the farm. Tom carries water feeders to the chickens. Scott, 11, hauls buckets of feed, one on each arm. Two-year-old Travis is busy gathering eggs in a small wire basket.
On a cursory glance, the morning chores may appear no different than any other farm.
But upon closer inspection, it's soon apparent that each task is carried out with the health of the animal - and thus the consumer - in mind.