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On The Daily Show, Prof. Matthew Richardson discusses Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac from Guaranteed to Fail, co-authored with Profs Viral Acharya, Stijn Van Nieuwerburgh and Lawrence White.
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Watch the full coverage on Reuters.com
Charles D Ellis spent 10 years writing The Partnership, his much praised 2008 effort to capture the "culture" of Goldman Sachs, and so Cohan's latest effort seems a rush job to catch the last of the lingering public rage against the big banks that played so rough during the financial crisis.
Cohan interviewed former senior partners, who turned out to be much more loquacious than expected for a firm known for its secretive ways.
The glitzy New York version in Vanity Fair included a lengthy, pre-publication excerpt covering 1989-1999 when the firm had five chief executives. This was truly a messy period in the firm's history, full of juicy bits for gossips to savour.
But the piece never mentioned that these were very difficult times in both Wall Street and the City of London, when firms changed their business models drastically to survive and a great many distinguished names either failed or disappeared into mistaken or unwanted mergers.
Goldman is one firm that sailed
through this period, despite its management changes and
other tumultuous events, without slowing down much at all.
Indeed, it emerged after its initial public offering in 1999
as the unquestioned leader of the global capital markets
read the full opinion-editorial on efinancialnews.com
Eric Dinallo, Debevoise & Plimpton partner, and former New York
superintendent of insurance, discusses how the government handled the
AIG part of the financial crisis.
Watch the interview on CNBC.com
We would be far better off if the powers on Wall Street would remember this lesson.
Many players on Wall Street and in corporate America in the 1930s hated the new regulatory regime imposed on them.... But in the long run...the new regulatory regime was one of the best things that ever happened for Wall Street and corporate America. Why? Because it created confidence among investors--then and in the decades to follow--that Wall Street finally had become a level playing field.
by Roy C. Smith
With the big banks under the boot of the regulators, tucked up with tougher capital ratios, trading restrictions and deferred incentives to rein in recklessness, some bank chief executives and academics have called for similar restrictions on the "non-bank monsters" of the shadow banking system where dangerous, unregulated risks are said still to reside.
A shadow banker is anyone who participates in the lending of money or its near equivalent. These would include financial intermediaries, off-balance-sheet investment vehicles and hedge funds, as well as institutional asset managers.
Altogether, global institutional investors managed about $150 trillion of securities and derivatives in 2009, compared with about $95 trillion for all banks.
But the idea that the next meltdown will occur in the widely distributed shadow banking sector is nonsense, now that its riskier aspects have been addressed.
The five systemically important US non-bank intermediaries - investment banks - were dissolved by the crisis: Lehman Brothers failed, large banks acquired Bear Stearns and Merrill Lynch, and Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs turned themselves into banks. The Federal Reserve now regulates them all.
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Christopher Buchino necesitaba un nuevo diseño de logotipo y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 48 diseños de 12 diseñadores freelance.
We are building a web app to help businesses make great hiring decisions through online skill assessment tests.
We have a logo currently but it does not really stand out. It doesn't have the "wow" factor and the colors are problematic - see skilltesting.com/portal
We want a logo that will give our brand a cool, meaningful identity.
Our audience is 100% online users. We will sell to businesses that are hiring as well as to recruiters that are helping businesses hire.
We want a design that can stand alone without the company name (like a twitter icon, for example). It will typically have SkillTesting.com in it though.
Needs to look good on white business card.
Colors should be soft on the eyes, yet not boring.
I'm not a big fan of green as a dominant color.
Test. Rate. Hire. is our tagline so i'd like to see logos with this tag in it and without it.
You can see our existing logo at skilltesting.com/portal
Initials (like ST) are not necessarily bad if done right but we would like to see things that present an image of skill testing. For instance:
- lightbulbs (intelligence)
- checkmarks (grading)
- darts (hitting a bullseye with the perfect hire)
- something that stands out of a crowd
- a rare find
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Tablets are dandy just as they come, but sometimes you can really stand to have a keyboard at your fingertips. You can carry around something like Apple's wireless keyboard or a fat case with a keyboard built in. Or you can get behind the Nibiqu iPad keyboard project on Kickstarter.
I don't really know what Nibiqu stands for, but I do know it's mighty thin at less than a quarter inch in thickness. It doubles as a case, but the most compelling aspect is the full keyboard with keys that depress. The maker is advertising it as "the thinnest keyboard for your iPad," though it may have some competition in that department.
There are no batteries and no need for Bluetooth. The keyboard connects into the tablet's docking port. The whole contraption weighs 7 ounces. The Nibiqu will be available with either an English or a Spanish keyboard if the Kickstarter reaches its $100,000 goal. Early bird pledges start at $89.
Overall, the Nibiqu looks like a sensible option for avid iPad typists who don't want to haul around a chunky keyboard and aren't satisfied with the heft of the currently available keyboard cases. It may be in the running for worst tech product name of 2012, but I won't hold that against it.
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Egypt TV criticized for suspending popular satire
Bassem Youssef, aka 'Egypt's Jon Stewart,' taken off the air for poking fun at military brass
CAIRO (AP) — A private Egyptian TV station came under fire from public figures and fans of a widely popular satirist Saturday after it blocked the airing of his weekly show critical of the military and the country's recent nationalist fervor.
Minutes before the program of Bassem Youssef, often compared to US comedian Jon Stewart, was to air Friday, broadcaster CBC said it was suspending it because the satirist and his producer violated editorial policy.
The channel's decision appeared to be a reaction to the sharp criticism Youssef came under by supporters of the army after his first episode following a four-month hiatus.
The station's CEO said management had warned the satirist, asking him to take into consideration the angry response from the public after his first episode.
Mohammed el-Amin told the Dubai-based Al-Arabiya website that Youssef ignored the warning and violated the "journalist code of ethics," forcing them to suspend the show. El-Amin said the show has not been cancelled.
The program's production company denied the claim, saying the episode included nothing that violated its professional and legal guidelines.
Amr Moussa, a former presidential candidate who currently chairs a panel tasked with amending Egypt's constitution, urged CBC to reconsider a decision he said raised concerns over freedom of expression.
"Suspending Bassem Youssef's program is an unwise decision that stirred resentment and concern by many about freedoms," Moussa said in a statement emailed to reporters. "I urge CBC to reconsider its decision that hurt Egypt, like it hurt the station management."
Egypt's presidential adviser reacted quickly to the public outcry, distancing the government from the decision. Ahmed el-Muslemani told the Abu-Dhabi-based Sky News Arabia that the decision was "an internal matter." He added that the president respected freedom of expression and opinion.
The program's suspension also caused uproar among Youssef's liberal fan base and a number of prominent public figures who said it undermined freedom of expression and stifled criticism.
Dozens of fans staged a rally near the theatre where Youssef records the show. "Government, why do you fear Youssef?" they chanted to drumbeats.
Some called for a boycott of the station. A new song entitled "Where is Bassem Youssef?" went viral on the internet hours after the decision.
The announcement by CBC came just minutes before Youssef's show "El-Bernameg," or "The Program" in Arabic, was to air Friday night.
Those who watched the pre-recorded program said the episode was largely critical of the station's policies. Youssef mocked the station's management for criticizing his first episode, when they issued a public statement advising him to respect national sentiment and "symbols of the Egyptian state."
Youssef's program has often stirred controversies, making him the target of many legal complaints. He has been investigated by authorities already for the first episode on charges of disrupting public order and insulting Egypt and military leaders.
Youssef's popularity peaked during the rule of Islamist President Mohammed Morsi, who was ousted in a popularly backed coup in July. Morsi was the target of weekly jokes mocking him and his Islamist allies for mixing religion and politics. Youssef was also briefly detained and released on bail under Morsi on accusations of insulting the president and Islam.
Since Morsi's ouster, many rights groups have expressed concern about growing restrictions on freedom of expression as nationalist fervor made it difficult to criticize authorities. Authorities, installed by the military, shut down several Islamist channels on accusation of inciting violence and hatred.
There has also been an increase of militant attacks, at a time when state and pro-military media described Morsi supporters as seeking to destabilize the country.
In recent months, journalists have faced trials for filming military installations and publishing information that contradicted the state's official discourse. At least four journalists died while covering protests by pro-Morsi demonstrators that descended into clashes.
In his first episode, Youssef was critical of the Brotherhood, but also of those he called "freedom lovers" who fail to tolerate others or any criticism.
Prominent blogger Mahmoud Salem told Associated Press Youssef's suspension underscored an ongoing war between Egypt's liberals and conservatives.
"This is simply a power play trying to eliminate the strongest and most influential liberal voice in Egypt," Salem said
In their first reaction since the suspension, the production team of Youssef's show said it regretted the "unilateral and surprising" decision of the station, apologizing to viewers because the show was not aired.
In a statement published on its Facebook page, the team said it won't issue "emotional" reactions to the decision but regretted what it called an attempt by CBC "to smear its reputation and the reputation of its employees." The station had accused Youssef of violating financial commitments.
Karim Atta, a 24-year-old student, said the suspension of Youssef's program marked the return of authoritarianism in Egypt following the 2011 uprising that toppled longtime autocrat Hosni Mubarak.
"Today they shut down a TV show, tomorrow they will shut our mouths," said Atta, who was protesting near Youssef's theater.
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When we think "supercar" certain marquees come to mind: McLaren, Ferrari, Lamborghini etc… But what is a "supercar," how do we define it? Is it about top-speed? Exclusivity? Overall performance? I think we can all agree that a "supercar" does things regular cars do but in a superior way.
The thing is most supercars are only superior to other cars when we look at a vehicle's basic functions of: acceleration, cornering, and braking. Ferraris, Lamborghini's and the like can out run, out handle, and stop shorter than the vehicles that mere mortals drive. But people don't purchase cars just based on the primary functions. Buyers want luxury, features, and space. What if there was a car that excelled both at the primary in addition to the secondary functions of: cargo volume, passenger capacity, technology, and luxury? That my friends would be truly "super."
There is only one car for sale in the US that shatters the expectations on both the primary and secondary front...the Mercedes E63 AMG S 4matic wagon.
Primary functions: It will go from 0-60 in 3.4 seconds, it has a top speed of 184mph, can stop from 70mph in153ft, and throw down .97g on the skidpad.
Secondary functions: It can seat 5 comfortably, has a bevy of creature-comforts and technology, such as heated and cooled seats with massage, navigation, adaptive suspension, and it with the 4matic all-wheel-drive it will even handle inclement weather. Finally, with a cargo hold of 57.4 cu/ft it will swallow practically anything.
What more could you want? Ok, a third pedal would be nice…if rowing your own is a must you can still find one of these around-
Sadly, Cadillac has discontinued its "supercar." Maybe this is why Europeans get all the great "supercars," because they understand the concept better than most Americans.
Of course people don't buy "supercars" because they are concerned with the secondary functions. You don't get a 458 for it's trunk space, you get it for the sound, the look, and the speed. While the E63 AMG doesn't invoke the same "passion" as the prancing horse, I still think it deserves a place among the greats. But I am a little biased.
@AutomatchTom is a professional car buying consultant, lover of all things automotive and a bit wagon obsessed. You can find more ramblings and plenty of carporn here.
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Washburn Information Technology Services is completing the installation of new wireless equipment in Residential Living facilities to better meet the needs and expectations our students living on campus. We expect this will provide substantially better service than our old system as we see more students, more equipment, and a wider variety of devices communicate on our campus wireless network.
The new wireless system replaces an older system that was designed around centralized, high-power equipment. The new equipment is smaller, faster, and operates at lower power levels to reduce interference and work better with newer mobile devices.
We are installing many more access points (113 APs with the new system vs. 24 with with the old) and are placing them closer to the where the students live – in every suite in Kuehne, West, and Washburn Village and in student living spaces in the LLC. This allows us to improve placement of equipment to ensure good service and will substantially increase the total number of client devices we can support.
The new system is designed to optimize the sharing of available bandwidth while providing a high level of overall throughput in order to support, among other things the high definition internet video and other anticipated bandwidth-intensive technologies in the future.
We are very excited about the improvements this will bring and look forward to expanded use of this system as demand grows elsewhere on campus as well.
Additionally, we won't be abandoning the older equipment we are removing from Residential Living. We will instead be reallocating it to areas where the design of that equipment can provide service more optimally. All of the equipment we remove from Residential Living will go to providing service for the direct benefit of our students elsewhere on campus.


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#1 New Tax Form.04-29-2009, 12:12 PMThis is a new short form IRS document designed to simplify tax filing for anyone making up to $200,000 a year. The U.S. Government understands your needs and provides you with this short form in an effort to save your time (ensure increased compliance).
Fill out Section A completely by truthfully answering the questions.
Fill out Section B completely by filling in the spaces.
1. How much money do you have?________________
2. When can we come and pick it up? ______________
1. Full (current) Name: ___________ 2. Address (including name of shelter if applicable) _______________
3. Date and place of birth (attach original copy of birth certificate will be returned to you if we can find you.) ________________
4. Present sexual preference ________________
5. Social Security and/or Identity number ________________
I swear that the information above is current and true. Should discrepances be found, I agree to be penalized to the full extent of all federal systems including the IRS and/or DHS, FBI, CIA, NEA, DEA, NSA etc.
Signature ____________________________
Witness if mark is used to sign:
I_________________ testify this is the mark of the above named person and agree to all penalties should the above information be found untruthful.
Date ___________________________
Obviously not for use by the socialists, they don't pay their taxes."If every poor man is to come here and start requesting money for all his children, the applicants will never be satisfied and the nation's finances will collapse." Emperor Tiberius: Tacitus:Annals
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Commenter Sir BeefyChu is looking for super difficult challenges lurking in otherwise normal games in today's episode of Speak-Up on Kotaku.
I need suggestions for games with horrific difficulty. Well, not really the game in general. But I've played a few games that have dungeons with 99 floors, but they were optional. Anyone know any games like that? (New and old!) Also, any incredibly insane boss battles? Basically looking for games with that optional, insane difficult task that most gamers dare not even attempt.
About Speak-Up on Kotaku: Our readers have a lot to say, and sometimes what they have to say has nothing to do with the stories we run. That's why we have a forum on Kotaku called Speak-Up. That's the place to post anecdotes, photos, game tips and hints, and anything you want to share with Kotaku at large. Every weekday we'll pull one of the best Speak-Up posts we can find and highlight it here.
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For work or play, residents enjoy lounges with flat-screen TVs and study rooms with whiteboards that are located on every floor. Additionally, community kitchens and laundry rooms with flat-screen TVs and sitting area are located on the first floor of each residential building. Photo Credit: David Lamb Photography.
Global Village, RIT's new residential and commercial complex, provides second-year students a state-of-the-art global living experience and community. Supporting the global and entrepreneurial missions of RIT, Global Village prepares students to enter the global community and culturally-diverse workforce through educational programming, unique activities, and a worldly living environment.
- Furnished and carpeted suites with kitchen, living room, and two full bathrooms.
- Furnished and carpeted suites with living room and two full baths.
- Single and double room options within suites.
- Multiple rent rates to accommodate different student preferences.
- Lounges with flatscreen televisions on every floor.
- Study rooms on every floor.
- Community kitchen on the first floor of each complex building.
- Free wireless access.
- Free laundry facilities.
- Beach volleyball court that is transformed into an ice rink during the winter.
- Smoke-free and alcohol-free environment.
- LEED certified.
Specialty Housing
Global Village offers a unique selection of specialty housing for students looking to enhance their experience at RIT.
Study Abroad Living Learning Community
The Study Abroad Living Learning Community will provide residents with the opportunity to leverage their interest in study abroad and passion for other cultures to create a personalized, unique RIT experience. With the help of RIT Global, Housing Operations and the Center for Residence Life, students will determine how study abroad fits into their personal and academic goals. Members of the community will be able to live with other students who share their interest in international travel, learn about other cultures' history, traditions and values and participate in international-themed activities and events. In addition, participants will take the initial steps of making study abroad a reality by creating a personalized Study Abroad Strategic Plan, with support in outlining what they value in a study abroad experience, benefits to study abroad, and options for financing their journey.
Incoming first year students will live in Colby Hall and upper class students have the opportunity to live in Global Village. First year students who are interested in expanding their global awareness and who want to learn more about study abroad are welcome to self-select the community when making their housing decision in June. Upper class students can contact Jessica Mallon with RIT Housing Operations at email@example.com or 585-475-7461 for application information.
Entrepreneurs Hall
The RIT Entrepreneurs Hall is a new academic and student cohort program located on the fourth floor of the Global Village 400 building. The Entrepreneurs Hall forms the basis of a new-to-the-world holistic entrepreneurship program that combines:
- A residential community in Global Village
- Cohort entrepreneurship courses
- Unique entrepreneurial coops
- Business and general academic mentoring
- 24/7 access to the student incubator
Students that complete the program receive a minor in entrepreneurship and have the opportunity to gain course credit for maturing a business concept. The program also includes a roughly equal mix of technology, creative, and business students. This allows students to develop effective teams to mature new businesses and commercialize technology concepts. As the students' projects mature, they are assigned an alumni/business mentor to assist them with their projects.
Visit the RIT Simone Center for Entrepreneurship website for more information.
Debit Plans
RIT Dining Services offers optional debit plans specificially for students residing in Global Village. The Cantina and Grille offers Salsarita's (fresh Mexican fare), RIT's Global Grille (rotating international cuisines), and Oishii Sushi. Salsarita's also has a bar (21+ only) that offers food services and drink specials. Also located a few feet away is the Global Village Market, which offers a wide variety of international and common foods, spices, produce, baked goods, Fair Trade coffee, and gifts from around the world. For more traditional fare, the Café and Market at Crossroads offers a market-style food court, convenience store, Starbucks coffee beverages, and Freshens smoothie bar.
Visit the RIT Dining Services website for more information on debit plans, and be sure to check out the dining section of this site!
Security Features
RIT is dedicated to providing our students convenience, ease, and peace of mind alongside their academic endeavors. Global Village contains many services and amenities that are only a few feet away, as well as state-of-the-art security features, which include:
- Residential buildings locked 24/7 and building card access is required
- Duress alarm in each suite
- Security cameras located throughout complex
- RIT Public Safety patrol route
- Blue light emergency phones
Additionally, one or more Resident Advisers (RAs) are present on each floor. Resident advisers within RIT's Center for Residence Life work with students to create, support, and maintain an atmosphere that fosters meaningful, educational, and personal growth experiences. Resident advisers have direct contact with residents of their floor and work closely with floor members to solve problems, develop community, and assist with any needs.
Visit the RIT Public Safety website or the RIT Center for Residence Life website for more information.
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Chris & Rihanna have had several ups and downs in their relationship. From Chris' brutal assault to Rihanna publicly forgiving him to his alleged fight with Drake over her on June 14 — their relationship has been a dramatic one, to say the least! Chris Brown and Rihanna have had several 'OMG' moments throughout their love affair.Ever since Chris violently attacked Riri in 2009, the two have had a bumpy journey from restraining orders to recording songs together. This is definitely one of the most drama-filled romances in Hollywood. Read on for the most outrageous in their secret love affair!
After Chris dissed Riri in one of his songs — calling her a "b***h" – RiRi de-followed him on Twitter in May 2012. (FameFlynet)
RiRi had a public battle on Twitter with Chris' current girlfriend Karrueche Tran when she first tweeted a pic of rice cakes donned with gold earrings — making fun of Karrueche's Vietnamese background in March 2012. This turned into a full-fledge Twitter war. (FameFlynet/Twitter)
In February 2012 Chris also sang in Rihanna's "Cake" remix. Many speculated the two were going to get back together. This was right around the Grammys when they reportedly spent hours in a dressing room together. (FameFlynet)
In February 2012, Rihanna shocked fans by recording "Turn Up the Music" with Chris. (FameFlynet)
Chris' entourage fought Drake's people at W.i.P. nightclub in NYC after Drake's people allegedly made crude taunts about RiRi to Chris. Courtesy of TMZ/FameFlynet
On February 20, 2012, Chris publicly wished Rihanna a happy birthday on Twitter. "HAPPY BIRTHDAY ROBYN!" (her real name) he wrote. (FameFlynet)
In an interview with Ryan Seacrest in March 2012, RiRi revealed why she collaborated with Chris for her "Cake" remix. "The hottest R&B artist out right now is Chris Brown,"" Rihanna said. (FameFlynet)
Chris and Rihanna have been spotted clubbing mutliple times together throughout the year in L.A. and NYC. (FameFlynet)


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Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr., Ph.D. (1929-1968) was by far the most important black leader of the 1960s. Since his assassination in 1968, he has been the single most important exemplar of civil rights in America. King was the son of a Baptist minister and became a Baptist minister himself. King's life was filled with Jesus from his birth to his death. Everything he did to promote justice was never out of step with Christian beliefs.
Education and early career
King was educated at Boston University, where he earned his advanced degree in theology. His PhD dissertation, however, was largely plagiarized; historians believe the supervising committee did not realize that. King became the pastor of the Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia.
Rathbun (1968) shows the theological basis for King as a social reformer derived from four sources: the Social Gospel of Walter Rauschenbusch, the Protestant Neo-Orthodoxy of Reinhold Niebuhr and Paul Tillich, Personalism taught at Boston University, and Gandhi's concept of nonviolent love. King's synthesis of these four sources supported his civil rights activities. Laws may be broken, said King, if they are unjust laws which do not conform to eternal, natural law. Jesus, said King, was a true revolutionary who brought peace as a "presence of justice" instead of an "absence of tension." The church also must be revolutionary to counteract evil and bring about social justice. King's theology of social action foresaw complete, unprejudiced equality based on natural rights and privileges.[1]
Civil rights
He became an advocate against racial discrimination.
On Dec. 31, 1955, he led the nonviolent boycott of city buses of Montgomery, Alabama, after he sent Rosa Parks to be arrested for not moving to the back of the bus.[2]
Rev. King wrote his most famous writing, "Letter From A Birmingham Jail" (1963), while imprisoned for demonstrating against segregated eating facilities.
|Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.
Foreign policy
By 1966 his attacks on the Vietnam War led to a break with Lyndon Johnson and the labor unions that had been his base of support in the white community (along with the liberal churches).
King founded the Southern Christian Leadership Conference.
Rev. King's most famous speech, delivered to a huge crowd gathered in Washington, D.C. in 1964, chanted the refrain "I Have a Dream" of an end to segregation and discrimination. It was a brilliant Christian sermon that drew upon verses and images in the Bible,[3] ending in "Thank God Almighty, we are free at last!"[4] The same year Rev. King was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. Rev. King was assassinated by James Earl Ray on April 4, 1968 in Memphis, Tennessee.
On April 16, 1963, Rev. King wrote:
- "As the Apostle Paul carried the gospel of Jesus Christ ... so am I compelled to carry the gospel... I must make two honest confessions to you, my Christian and Jewish brothers ...
- I stand in the middle of two opposing forces ... One is a force of complacency ... The other force is one of bitterness and hatred, and it comes perilously close to advocating violence. It is expressed in the various black nationalist groups ... the largest being Elijah Muhammad's Muslim movement.
- Nourished by frustration over racial discrimination, this movement is made up of people who have lost faith in America ...
- I have tried to stand between these two forces ... for there is the more excellent way of love ...
- One day the South will know that when these disinherited children of God sat down at lunch counters they were standing up for what is best in the American dream and for the most sacred values in our Judeo-Christian heritage."
In his 1964 book, WHY WE CAN'T WAIT, Rev. King wrote:
- "Whenever this issue of compensatory or preferential treatment for the Negro is raised, some of our friends recoil in horror. The Negro should be granted equality, they agree, but he should ask for nothing more. On the surface, this appears reasonable, but it is not realistic. For it is obvious that if a man enters the starting line of a race three hundred years after another man, the first would have to perform some incredible feat in order to catch up."
His last major public speech became known as "I've Been to the Mountaintop" [5]
Nobel Peace Prize laureate
On December 10, 1964, in Oslo, Norway, Martin Luther King Jr. was awarded with the Nobel Peace Prize. His acceptance speech started saying:
I accept the Nobel Prize for Peace at a moment when twenty-two million Negroes of the United States of America are engaged in a creative battle to end the long night of racial injustice. I accept this award in behalf of a civil rights movement which is moving with determination and a majestic scorn for risk and danger to establish a reign of freedom and a rule of justice... I accept this award today with an abiding faith in America and an audacious faith in the future of mankind. I refuse to accept despair as the final response to the ambiguities of history. I refuse to accept the idea that the "isness" of man's present nature makes him morally incapable of reaching up for the eternal "oughtness" that forever confronts him. [1]
Political affiliation
Time and time again, liberals claim that MLK was a Democrat. Liberals point to the people he associated with or that he opposed Barry Goldwater as proof that MLK was a Democrat. There is considerable evidence that he was not a Democrat. Martin Luther King Sr. was a Republican, that would almost certainly make his son a Republican. Only after his son was arrested did King Sr. plead to President Kennedy for his safe release. It is noted at that point MLK Sr. switched parties to support Kennedy. This despite Kennedy voting against the 1957 Civil Rights Act and was opposed to the 1963 March on Washington by Dr. King. The March on Washington was organized by A. Phillip Randolph, who was a black Republican. In addition, Robert Kennedy had the FBI wiretap MLK Jr's phone in order to undermine King. [6] It was the Republicans that freed the slaves nearly one-hundred years earlier, that fact was not lost on his generation. Frances Rice, chairman of the National Black Republican Association said, [he] "absolutely was a Republican," and "We were all Republicans in those days. The Democrats were training fire hoses on us, siccing dogs on us." [7] In the 1960s, King would have witnessed the Democrat parties position on pro-segregation, against the Civil Rights Act. King was most likely aware of high profile Democrats such as Al Gore Sr. and Robert Byrd voting against repealing segregation. Southern Democrats rallied around Jim Crow laws and Black Codes which were targeted against King's message. Dixiecrats blocked the social and political progress of black Southerners for decades. Was King unaware? Doubtful. It was Republican President Eisenhower who would push for integrating all white schools. To think King was a witness to all the upheaval Democrats caused and then became a Democrat is quite a stretch.
On April 3, 1968, King attended a rally in Memphis, Tennessee to support of local black sanitation workers who were striking due to a wage imbalance with white colleagues. The following evening, he was standing on the balcony outside his room at the Lorraine Motel when a shot rang out. King was hit in the face and rushed to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead at 7:05 p.m. He was 39 years old.[8]
News of King's death spread quickly and sparked riots in 100 U.S. cities. President Lyndon Johnson pleaded with Americans to refrain from violent demonstrations, saying "I ask every citizen to reject the blind violence that has taken Dr King." Presidential candidate Robert Kennedy was also vocal in pleading for peace.[9]
King's assassin, a white ex-convict named James Earl Ray, successfully eluded police for two months. He fled to Canada, where he lived under the alias Ramon George Sneyd. He was arrested on June 8, 1968 and confessed to the crime, for which he received a sentence of 99 years in prison.[10]
Although King is generally embraced by the American cultural establishment today, he and the authorities did not always have such a cordial relationship. In 1967, King called the United States "the greatest purveyor of violence in the world today." The FBI, under the direction of J. Edgar Hoover, kept King under surveillance from 1961 until his death in 1968. The Bureau tapped his phones and bugged his hotel rooms. The FBI did not end its surveillance of King's wife, Coretta Scott King, until many years after her husband's death.
Because of this, and despite Ray's confession to the murder, both Jesse Jackson and King's son Dexter Scott King have both said there was a government conspiracy to murder the civil rights leader. Jackson wrote the foreword to Ray's autobiography Who Killed Martin Luther King Jr.? and in it, he wrote "I have always believed that the government was part of a conspiracy, either directly or indirectly, to assassinate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr."[11]
On Oct. 16, 2011, a memorial to the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. — the first honoring an African-American in the area of the Mall — was dedicated in Washington. The memorial — a four-acre tract along the Tidal Basin that is dotted with elms and cherry trees and anchored by an imposing granite statue of Dr. King — is the product of more than two decades of work. It was conceived in 1983 by members of Dr. King's fraternity, Alpha Phi Alpha, and authorized by Congress in 1996.
The monument to Dr. Martin Luther King is not only the first to a black man on the Mall and its adjoining parks, but also the first to honor a person who was not a president. His stone figure faces the Jefferson Memorial across the water. Lincoln is at his back, and Roosevelt to his right. [2]
The monument was built in China and the inscription on the monument will be replaced because it is inaccurate attribution to MLK Jr. In addition, MLK Jr's likeness, one of folded arms in resistance, does not accurately portray the man.
- "We know from painful experience that freedom is never voluntarily given by the oppressor. It must be demanded by the oppressed." [12]
- "Judge people by the content of their character not the color of their skin."
- "Faith is taking the first step even when you don't see the whole staircase."
- "I submit that an individual who breaks a law that conscience tells him is unjust, and who willingly accepts the penalty of imprisonment in order to arouse the conscience of the community over its injustice, is in reality expressing the highest respect for the law.
- "It may be true that the law cannot make a man love me, but it can stop him from lynching me, and I think that's pretty important."
- "We must learn to live together as brothers or perish together as fools."
- "When you are right you cannot be too radical; when you are wrong, you cannot be too conservative."
- "Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere."
- "I submit to you that if a man hasn't discovered something he will die for, he isn't fit to live."
- "Nothing in all the world is more dangerous than sincere ignorance and conscientious stupidity."
- "Like a boil that can never be cured so long as it is covered up but must be opened with all its ugliness to the natural medicines of air and light, injustice must be exposed, with all the tension its exposure creates, to the light of human conscience and the air of national opinion before it can be cured."
- "A nation or civilization that continues to produce soft-minded men purchases its own spiritual death on the installment plan."
See also
Further reading
- King Online Encyclopedia, 1000+ articles by scholars
- Online books and articles on King
- ↑ John W. Rathbun, "Martin Luther King: The Theology of Social Action." American Quarterly 1968 20(1): 38-53. in JSTOR
- ↑ http://www.thekingcenter.org/mlk/chronology.html
- ↑ For example, the speech recited Isaiah 40:4-5.
- ↑ http://www.americanrhetoric.com/speeches/mlkihaveadream.htm
- ↑ http://www.afscme.org/about/1549.cfm
- ↑ Why Martin Luther King Was Republican, Human Events, August 16, 2006
- ↑ Controversial Ad Links MLK, GOP, Washington Post, October 19, 2006
- ↑ http://history1900s.about.com/cs/martinlutherking/a/mlkassass_2.htm
- ↑ http://news.bbc.co.uk/onthisday/hi/dates/stories/april/4/newsid_2453000/2453987.stm
- ↑ http://www.fullissue.com/index.php/james-earl-ray-biography-1929-1998.html
- ↑ http://www.trutv.com/library/crime/terrorists_spies/assassins/ray/1.html
- ↑ [http://books.google.com/books?id=5wrCR_9VWowC&pg=PA346&dq=Freedom+is+never+voluntarily+given+by+the+oppressor%3B+it+must+be+demanded+by+the+oppressed&ei=_NxUSv-XJ6S4yQTg3ZGyBw God's new Israel: religious interpretations of American destiny - Page 346] by Conrad Cherry


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"It's my belief that the wines are at their best when allowed to develop naturally with only the necessary interventions by the winemaker."
- George
Third generation winemaker, George E. Guglielmo, grew up on the family wine estate in Morgan Hill, California and began absorbing many aspects of the wine business at a very young age from his father and grandfather. As a teenager, George began broadening his knowledge base by apprenticing with other local winemakers to learn as much as he could about grape growing and winemaking. He also completed Fresno State University's Viticulture and Enology program to supplement his knowledge of traditional winemaking techniques with the more modern aspects required to produce wines for today's marketplace. George's winemaking philosophy remains a blend of age-old tradition and cutting-edge winemaking science and technology. George produces our wines with minimal handling or filtering - believing that the wines are at their best when allowed to develop naturally with only the necessary interventions by the winemaker. He shares his family's strong belief that wines should be easy for everyone to enjoy at a reasonable price. His philosophy has paid off in the many award-winning wines he produces today that have been noted for both quality and value.
The heart and soul of Guglielmo wines, George is very involved with family, as well as many community organizations. He is a well-known figure around Morgan Hill with his classic 1957 cherry-red Chevy Cameo Pickup.


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In her Laptop Lunches box she had:
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The yogurt spot has two small pieces of barran covering the yogurt to help contain any mess while transporting, but since *I* was the one carrying the Laptop Lunches, we didn't really have to worry about any tipping. ;-) The yogurt was really thick to begin with and didn't make any mess at all.
The Earth's Best mini-waffles (both blueberry and plain) are a family favorite. They are delicious and so easy! I used my free Earth's Best product coupon to "buy" our box - and you can do the same! Check out the giveaway going on now full of all sorts of yummy foods to get your own!! :)


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SOURCE: Echo Global Logistics
December 28, 2012 16:23 ET
Eric Lefkofsky Retires From Board
Eric Lefkofsky Retires From Board
CHICAGO, IL--(Marketwire - Dec 28, 2012) - Echo Global Logistics, Inc. (NASDAQ: ECHO), a leading provider of technology-enabled transportation and supply chain management services, announced that David Habiger was named to the Company's Board of Directors, effective December 28, 2012.
Mr. Habiger is the former Chief Executive Officer of NDS Group Ltd., a provider of video software and content security solutions that was acquired by Cisco in August 2012. Previously, Mr. Habiger worked with the founding members of Sonic Solutions (NASDAQ: SNIC), or Sonic, from 1992 to March 2011, was President and Chief Executive Officer of Sonic from 2005 to March 2011 and was a director of Sonic from October 2010 to March 2011. Mr. Habiger graduated from St. Norbert College with a bachelor's degree in business media in 1991, and graduated from University of Chicago with a Master of Business Administration in 1998.
"David is a highly accomplished executive and we are delighted to have him on our board," said Douglas R. Waggoner, Chief Executive Officer of Echo. "As a former Chief Executive Officer, David will bring a wealth of knowledge and a new dimension to our board discussions, and is well-suited to support our strategy for future growth."
"The rapid growth and success of Echo is a testament to their evolved technology solutions and commitment to customer satisfaction," said Habiger. "I feel I can provide meaningful insights as Echo continues to grow, and I'm honored to be joining the Board of Directors at such an exciting time in the company's history."
In coordination with Habiger's addition to the Board of Directors, Eric P. Lefkofsky, a co-founder of Echo, is stepping down from the Board of Directors effective December 28, 2012, so as to devote more time to his early stage technology venture fund. "Echo is a remarkable company and it's amazing how much progress the company has made over its relatively short history," commented Lefkofsky. "I am a strong believer in the model and the world-class team Doug Waggoner has assembled."
Waggoner stated, "Eric has been great to work with and we look forward to his continued support." Samuel K. Skinner, Chairman of the company's Board of Directors, stated "Eric's contributions as a founder and board member to Echo have been extraordinary."
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In The Politics of Glory (later Whatever Happened to the Hall of Fame, although I still think the original title was much better), Bill James examines the history of the Hall of Fame and discusses some of the general arguments advanced on behalf of candidates.
After quoting a letter to the editor questioning Reggie Jackson's Hall of Fame worthiness due to his low batting average, James responds: "If you have to focus on one number, don't focus on batting average. Focus on runs--runs scored, runs batted in, runs created, runs produced, runs anything. Focus on what wins the ballgame."
For some reason the last phrase in his list--"runs anything"--has stuck with me since I first read the book. It seems like a great name to slap on a metric based on some tally of runs, but one the person writing about the metric doesn't actually believe in--and for that very reason I've used it here.
Let me accept the premise which is often either explicitly or implicitly put forth by non-sabermetricians, namely that estimates of runs (such as runs created) are unreliable and not based in reality. Ergo, if I want a metric expressed in runs for an individual batter, I will be limiting myself to those based on runs scored and RBI.
Let me also add an arbitrary constraint that I can only use R and RBI; I can't consider any other piece of statistical information (like home runs) in constructing the numerator of my metric. This allows us to sidestep the lively discussion about the merits or R+RBI versus R+RBI-HR.
Of course it goes without saying that I don't accept this premise, and you and I both know the myriad weaknesses of using runs scored and RBI to evaluate individual batters. I won't even insult your intelligence by listing them. Given these constraints, what is a reasonable (note that I did not say "the best", "ideal", or any of a number of possible phrases that would indicate I am taking this more seriously than I am) metric we can construct while still infusing it with some sabermetric-suggested properties?
There are three such properties that I think would be imperative in constructing such a metric. These are based on principles that are really not negotiable from my point of view; any analysis (even one constrained to using R and RBI) that does not consider them is one that is fatally flawed, IMO. Of course the points that follow are all obvious to you (although you are more than welcome to not care for how I express them):
1. You must consider runs scored AND runs batted in. Too often in mainstream analysis, runs are pushed aside while RBI are given all the attention. Of course driving in runs is just one side of the coin; someone must be on base to score them. The bias towards driving runs in seems to manifest itself most plainly in modern MVP voting, in which cleanup hitters with gaudy RBI totals are rewarded handsomely (see Juan Gonzalez, Ryan Howard, and Justin Morneau) while their teammates who get on base in front of them (Chase Utley and Joe Mauer in 2006) are ignored.
2. The proper opportunity factor for a rate of run production is outs. Certainly, we can complicate things by talking about the merits of R+/PA, RAA/PA, R+/O+, and the like, but that's beyond the scope of an exercise limiting one to only considering R and RBI, and really is a topic that has more theoretical than practical implications in any event.
It is imperative to consider the batter's role in using up his team's opportunities by making out and creating additional opportunities for his teammates by avoiding outs. Any attempt to quantify offensive performance that doesn't account for this is woefully incomplete.
3. When comparing players across eras, it is necessary to consider the win impact of a player's run contribution. Runs are not equally valuable in all contexts; the more runs are scored per game, the less win impact each run has.
I have not considered park factor here; after all, a metric of this type is designed for non-statheads, the effects are of a lesser magnitude than league scoring level, and it's way too much precision for such a clumsy metric.
So, here are the metrics I'm going to use:
R+ = (R/Out)/Lg(R/O)*100
RBI+ = (RBI/Out)/Lg(RBI/O)*100
Where outs are simply AB-H; again, we really should consider caught stealing at the least, and could consider the ancillary outs as well. I'm going to error on the side of simplicity given the inputs.
To combine R+ and RBI+ into one number, I simply average them. League RBI usually are around 95% of league runs scored in recent years, as of course RBI are not credited on every run. Averaging R+ and RBI+ counts them both equally, and I'll call this figure Runs Anything:
The result is a figure similar in scale to OPS or wRC+ and similar metrics--efficiency of run production expressed as a ratio to the league average, with the decimal point discarded.
I have also figured a runs above average figure, which I call ANYA. It is figured as the average of runs above average and RBI above average, which admittedly gives a little more weight to runs scored for an average player. I have not bothered to convert to win value; that is partially accounted for by figuring runs above average, but not completely, which is why sabermetricians are so fond of converting to wins when comparing players across divergent contexts. However, that is too much precision for me to worry about in such an inherently imprecise metric:
ANYA = average(R - Lg(R/O)*O, RBI - Lg(RBI/O)*O)
Let's look at an example that I mentioned in passing earlier through the Runs Anything framework: Ryan Howard and Chase Utley in 2009. Howard finished third in the MVP voting, while Utley languished back in eighth place. (Context-neutral) sabermetric measures are unanimous in evaluating Utley's performance as being more valuable to the Phillies than Howard, but Howard drove in 141 runs to tie for the NL lead while Utley drove in 93. I obviously can't identify exactly what the thought process was for the NL MVP voters, but it seems like a safe bet that the 48 RBI gap between the two was a key factor in their placement.
Utley scored more runs than Howard, although the gap is only seven (112-105). So by any kind of "runs produced" metric, regardless of whether you take out homers or not, Howard ranks well ahead of Utley.
However, what that analysis does not consider is that Howard made 34 more outs than Utley (444-410). The NL averages were .176 runs and .168 RBI per out, which means that Howard's R+, RBI+, ANY is 134, 189, 162 and Utley came in at 155, 135, 145.
This is a useful illustration, as we still get the "wrong" result even when using ANY. ANY does not adjust for the way batting order position affects R and RBI production, and the other pitfalls of using actual R and RBI counts are still in play. Still, the gap between 162-145 is a lot less than a cursory look at R and RBI totals for Howard and Utley would indicate. And of course the analysis ignores the difference in fielding value between the two. Even if ANY captures the true offensive value of the two players, the slick-fielding second baseman is going to come out on top when defense is taken into account.
Believe it or not, I'm going to wring another post out of this topic.
Wednesday, March 03, 2010
Runs Anything
In The Politics of Glory (later Whatever Happened to the Hall of Fame, although I still think the original title was much better), Bill James examines the history of the Hall of Fame and discusses some of the general arguments advanced on behalf of candidates.
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BTF posted a link to this post, quoting only the Howard/Utley comparison at the end that makes it seem as if I'm actually advocating the use of Runs Anything. Great.ReplyDelete
Ironically I was just discussing a metric as simple as this one as an "easy" offensive output stat that people can use in WAR. Of course, I was using it just to illustrate that any sort of offense number can be used in WAR so long as it's in runs.
I like the outs idea, I myself used PA, but I know that that isn't as good as using outs as the denominator/opportunities part.
Interesting. I wonder if converting runs or RBI to wins first wouldn't be a better way to introduce WAR to a casual fan than the standard way, which is to first introduce your runs created metric and later convert it to wins.ReplyDelete
And of course the analysis ignores the difference in fielding value between the two. Even if ANY captures the true offensive value of the two players, the slick-fielding second baseman is going to come out on top when defense is taken into account.ReplyDelete
Some moron on BTF read this and is accusing me of ignorning positional scarcity. A) that's part of "defense being taken into account" and B) what kind of idiot do you think I am? And you obviously didn't RTFA, because comparing Howard and Utley is not the purpose, it's an example. "Think" Factory indeed.
Comments are moderated, so there will be a lag between your post and it actually appearing. I reserve the right to reject any comment for any reason.


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Tuesday March 26, 2019
Washington News
Securing Your Personal Data
In IR-2018-51, the Service offered tips for data security. Because all taxpayers and professional advisors have data stored on personal and network computers, it is important to understand basic steps to protect data. These steps also reduce the risk of identity theft by making it more difficult for a tax thief to acquire your tax and financial information.
- Personal Information - You should protect your Social Security Number, credit card numbers, bank numbers and other financial information. Provide this information only as needed and be careful to limit the information provided when possible. Save your passwords in a secure location or use a password software program with encryption to record your passwords. If you use a password software program, you also should give your software account password to your personal representative or executor.
- Phishing Scams - Scammers are using emails, phone calls and texts to ask for financial information. They have tricked victims into releasing their Social Security Numbers, bank account numbers, credit card information and personal passwords. Do not click on email links or attachments if you do not personally know the sender. On commercial websites, be careful when clicking on ads or offers. Even when you are on a familiar news or finance site, commercial ads may lead to sites with much lower security standards.
- Strong Passwords - Do not use "admin" or "password" or your name as your password. Use a 10 to 12 character password and create different passwords for your various logins. Mix upper and lower case letters with numbers. Some passwords require the use of a special character such as an asterisk or exclamation point. The large number of different accounts and passwords required for a typical person is another reason to use an encrypted password program to record all of your user accounts and passwords.
- Security Software - You should have security software on all desktop and notebook computers. Security software is usually updated each day when you connect to the internet. It should be set to automatically update. Your security software can protect you from viruses, spyware, adware and ransomware.
- Backup Files - All of your important data should be regularly backed up. This includes your tax records, financial documents, estate planning documents and other key information. You may use a USB flash drive to back up files. It should be stored in a secure location. Another option is to use a secure internet service.
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The big winners at this year's Academy Awards: adult moviegoers.
For years, the studios have fixated on young men in their teens and 20s, serving up big-budget popcorn movies populated with dazzling visual effects, comic book heroes and high-voltage action sequences. They've also made films geared to win awards, but oftentimes those pictures bring prestige without huge financial returns.
At the Oscars on Sunday night, however, six of the nine best picture nominees were hits that earned more than $100 million at the domestic box office. That could lead Hollywood to green-light more projects aimed at sophisticated audiences, filmmakers and studio executives say.
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"I think an adult audience is really rising up," said "Django Unchained" director Quentin Tarantino backstage at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood after winning the Oscar for best original screenplay. "That we're not [just] making movies for teenagers anymore is kind of cool."


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Article in Websites category.
Starred sites for adult fiction readers' advisory
- Inclues pictures of covers, series lists, and pre-pub/forthcoming information as well.
- Brought to you by Bowker and bundled with Books in Print -- available only inside the library. Locate books by author, title, or attributes in six different areas for fiction: genre, setting, location, character, timeframe, and topic. Choose the "similar titles" button and then narrow down by attribute.
- "The Reader's Advisor Online is based on Libraries Unlimited's print series, Genreflecting." Limited in number of indexed titles, allowing for more focused searching than Fiction Connection. Browse or search and drill down through menus of genre, and subgenre, time periods and locations, characters, topics or themes, and interest groups. Read-alike lists.
Other sites
Children's Sites
- Lexile Searches
- Lexile - Search for a book by Lexile score/range and subject matter.
- Library of Virginia Notable Books - The Notable Books list annotated with Lexile scores, sortable by all fields.
- Click on "Find a Book" in the middle of the front page. Run by the Charlotte/Mecklenburg Public Library; annotated by librarians.
- Especially of note: the Juvenile Series and Sequels database
- Run by Sylvan Learning Center, has limited listings and is grade-level dependent, but might jog your mind for some suggestions based on reading level and subject matter.
General Fiction Sites
- search the archives for good reading lists
- limited results without a subscription, but come here for pseudonym lists, basic searches in
Genre-specific sites
- readalikes under Reader's Choice > If You Like
- reviews by romance category
- has a nice list of other genre resources for fiction books ( www.henricolibrary.org/onlinesrvcs/genre.html)
General Readers' Advisory Sites
- What Do I Read Next? -- Gale database accessible through finditvirginia.org or jmrl.org's database page
- adult and youth series
- British, more fun than useful!
- This blog/website's co-founder and editor is Nora Rawlinson, a heavyweight in the arena as editor of 'Library Journal' and editor-in-chief of 'Publisher's Weekly' for 12 years, and the head of materials selection at Baltimore Public Library before that. A great blog to scan every day. Nancy Pearl's podcasts are also here.
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- Let JMRL Librarians give you personalized suggestions based off of your own reading interests.
- booklists from our neighbors to the North focusing on Young Adult and Children's reading suggestions
- personalized RA services ( www.wrl.org/bookweb/RA/index.html)
- Nancy Pearl and the ShelfTalk blog (shelftalk.spl.org)
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Search Continues For Young Swimmer Missing Off Atlantic City Beach
A story still developing at this hour, the Atlantic City Fire Department and Coast Guard are reportedly searching for a 10-year old boy swept away by strong currents off the city's ocean waters early Sunday evening.
According to 6abc.com, the young swimmer from Philadelphia was last seen in the surf between Kentucky Avenue and Martin Luther King Boulevard in Atlantic City. Rescuers were able to pull the boy's stepmother and stepsister to safety; his father was unable to reach him as the tides pulled him away. The family was swimming at approximately 7 p.m.–one hour past lifeguard duty.
The Press of Atlantic City and 6abc.com are following all the developments of this tragic accident. We encourage you to check back for the very latest.


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Swimming serpent. Film. My friend Nicholas was swimming next to this thing for about 10 minutes before we noticed it. Then we were informed by a lovely woman walking her dog that it was indeed a potently poisonous breed of snake.
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NEW YORK, March 22 (Reuters) - The U.S. National Park Service is relocating security operations for the Statue of Liberty over the objections of the New York Police Department, saying on Friday it will move screening to Ellis Island from Manhattan when the statue reopens on July 4.
The statue has been closed to the public since late October because of Superstorm Sandy.
The landmark has been presumed to be a potential target since the hijacked-airliner attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. Officials closed access to the inside of the statue after the attacks and did not reopen it for almost eight years.
The nearly 4 million tourists a year who visit Liberty Island, home of the statue in New York Harbor, previously went through airport-style screening in Manhattan before boarding ferries. That screening will move to Ellis Island, which sits next to Liberty Island and is home to an immigration museum.
"The Park Service's decision to reopen the Statue of Liberty without screening in Manhattan was made against the NYPD's recommendation and leaves unresolved the vulnerability to attack on ferry passengers en route to both Liberty and Ellis Islands," NYPD Deputy Commissioner Paul Browne said.
The decision to move security operations came after a lengthy review, said Linda Friar, a spokesperson for the National Park Service.
The contract for the Manhattan security tent, which was badly damaged in the hurricane, expires at the end of March. Even before Sandy hit, the city's Parks and Recreation Department had asked the Park Service to remove the tent, Friar said.
The initial security facilities on Ellis Island will be temporary and the Park Service plans to build a permanent structure that can handle extreme weather.
U.S. officials announced plans on Tuesday to reopen the Statue of Liberty to tourists on the Independence Day holiday after a $59 million project to repair damage on Liberty and Ellis islands caused by Sandy.
Surging seawater covered 70 percent of Liberty Island and all of Ellis Island, Friar said.
The museum at nearby Ellis Island, where 12 million immigrants entered the United States from 1892 to 1954, will remain closed until further notice. (Editing by Daniel Trotta; Editing by Peter Cooney)


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After each season of "Top Chef" ends, you may wonder what happened to your favorite contestants. Did they go on to set the world on fire, literally and figuratively, with their cooking, opening a restaurant or scoring a spot on a cooking show? Have they returned to working behind the line at a restaurant, honing their skills and saving money for a place of their own? Or have they slipped into obscurity?
You won't find the most successful winner, to date, of "Top Chef" on television (save for the occasional appearance). You will find him behind the line at his Greenwich Village restaurant, Perilla, which he co-owns and operates with Alicia Nosenzo. He is, in his own words, living the dream. " Opening Perilla was my life-long dream. I enjoy the day-to-day routine – and cooking!" In contrast to some cooking-show contestants who immediately seek to build themselves into a brand, Dieterle says, "That's just not me. I enjoy being in the kitchen every day and the instant gratification that comes with making guests at Perilla happy on a regular basis."
Following his "Top Chef" win, he says, "I went back to working at The Harrison." Nosenzo, Deiterle's coworker there, went on to become his business partner. Together, they raised money and created a shared vision for "a neighborhood restaurant" they would name Perilla, which opened in May of 2007. Dieterle credits much of the restaurant's continued success to Nosenzo, saying, "I can't stress how important it is to have a partner. Alicia is definitely the backbone and brains of the operation. She allows me to spend all day in the kitchen cooking and doing what I love. I wouldn't know where to begin training and hiring front-of-house personnel. She also handles all of our books and financials. She makes my life easy!"
Fortunate to avoid the pitfalls that have plagued many reality-show winners, Dieterle says, "I've seen people that just blow through their winnings in months. You can do food festivals every month of the year, but this doesn't pay the bills and it's not sustainable." He advises future "Top Chef" cast members, "Have a game plan going into the contest, and don't let the hype throw you off the track." For those who don't win but still want to capitalize on the experience, Dieterle says, "Keep your head down, and use the exposure to build your career."
Five seasons after his "Top Chef" experience, which Dieterle admits was "tough! It looks so much easier when you're sitting in front of the TV watching it, as opposed to living it," he is pleased with where his career and his win have led him. "It's nice to be the boss and cook whatever I'm in the mood to serve."
Perilla is open seven days a week for dinner and for brunch on weekends. According to Chef Dieterle, you'll always find duck on the menu. "It's my favorite protein," he reveals.


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Get an overview of this hotelItalian-themed Las Vegas hotel, expansive grounds
Popular property highlights
Near Strip Action
Set on 27 acres of lawns and winding paths, this all-suite resort is 3 blocks from the glitz of the Strip and less than 2 miles from the Las Vegas Convention Center. The resort is 2 miles from airport and 1 mile from shopping district.
Vegas-style leisure
Tuscany Suites & Casino has 2 outdoor pools with sundecks, a spa tub, a fitness center with sauna and lap pool, 24-hour dining and cocktails, and a 42,000-square-foot casino with slots, video poker, and table games.
Spacious suites
Generously proportioned Tuscany suites have sitting areas, wet bars, and compact refrigerators. All rooms offer wireless Internet access (surcharge) and pay movies.
Languages Spoken
- English
Tuscany Suites & Casino
Hotel Amenities
Hotel Amenities
This all-suites Las Vegas resort is set on 27 acres with winding paths and grassy areas. A casino is on site, as well as 2 pools and a spa tub that are bordered by sundecks, palm trees, and lounge chairs. The resort's fitness room has cardio equipment and free weights.
La Riva Massage and Spa services include massages, reflexology, and aromatherapy treatments, available both in treatment rooms and guest rooms.
Fine and casual dining options include 3 bars, 1 with live entertainment. Conference rooms and banquet facilities can accommodate groups of up to 2,000 guests. A self-service business center is available in the convention area (surcharge).
Valet parking is complimentary (gratuity not included). Unlike many Las Vegas resorts, this resort offers convenient parking near the guestrooms.
- Casino
- Bar/lounge
- Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
- Number of outdoor pools - 2
- Number of spa tubs - 2
- Fitness facilities
- 24-hour front desk
- Poolside bar
- Conference space
- Porter/bellhop
- Express check-out
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Coffee shop or café
- Free self parking
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Free valet parking
- Computer station
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Conference space size (meters) - 2787
- Spa services on site
- Luggage storage
- ATM/banking
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Number of restaurants - 4
- 24-hour business center
- Conference space size (feet) - 30,000
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Designated smoking areas
- Shopping on site
- Pool umbrellas
- Laundry facilities
- Total number of rooms - 716
- Number of floors - 3
- Number of buildings/towers - 15
- Multilingual staff
- Fireplace in lobby
Family Friendly Amenities
- Family Hotel
- Outdoor pools
- Free Wi-Fi
- Laundry facilities
- Refrigerator
- Cribs/infant beds (complimentary)
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Languages Spoken
- English
- Spanish
Free self parking, Free valet parking
Room Amenities
- Pay movies
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
- Air conditioning
- Phone
- Refrigerator
- Coffee/tea maker
- Daily housekeeping
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Iron/ironing board
- In-room safe
- Desk
- Flat-panel TV
- Free WiFi
- Number of bathrooms -
- Private bathroom
- Separate bathtub and shower
- Room service (limited hours)
- Free cribs/infant beds
Where to Eat
Tuscany Gardens - This semiformal restaurant features cushioned booths, linen tablecloths, and a view of the resort pool. It serves classic Italian cuisine, house-made sauces, and seafood dishes for dinner.
Marilyn's Café - This spot has offee shop fare, daily and late-night specials, and breakfast served 24 hours. Pizza can be served, offered as take-out, or delivered as room service.
The Cantina - This restaurant offers casual dining and south-of-the-border favorites for lunch and dinner.
The Piazza Lounge - The lobby lounge faces the resort pool and has a fireplace, TVs, and terrace seating. It is open Monday - Saturday, 5 PM-1 AM (hous subject to change).
Toscano Bar - Located in the casino, this bar offers video-poker machines and is open 24 hours.
Cafe Bottega - Located poolside, this spot offers smoothies, deli-style sandwiches, and specialty coffees from early morning to late evening.
Room Service is available 6 AM - 9:30 PM (hours subject to change).
The Piazza Lounge, located by the resort front desk, features live entertainment nightly, except Mondays, to dance the night away.
The Tuscany Suites Comedy Show features The Rat Pack on Friday and Saturday nights in the Copa Room.
Nearby Things to Do
This Las Vegas resort has 2 free-form outdoor swimming pools and a spa tub bordered by a sundeck with lounge chairs. The resort's fitness room has cardio machines and free weights.
Tuscany Suites has a 50,000-square-foot casino with more than 900 slot, keno, and video poker machines. Guests may also play 200 penny games, bet on sporting events, and try out table games such as blackjack, roulette, and craps.
Skydiving and helicopter tours are popular with Las Vegas visitors. Numerous golf courses are available in the area.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the resort; fees may apply.
- Golfing nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
Spa Services
- Deep tissue massage
- Swedish massage
- Sports massage
- Aromatherapy treatments
- Massages
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.
- Accessible bathroom
- Roll-in shower
- In-room accessibility
Hotel Policies
Check-in time ends at midnight
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Minimum check-in age is 21
Special check-in instructions:
Check-out time is 11 AM
Payment types
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding.
- Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.00 per stay.
- Free cribs (infant beds)!
- Pets not allowed
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
- Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
- Deposit: USD 200 per stay
- Resort fee: USD 32 per accommodation, per night
- Pool access
- Fitness center access
- In-room safe
- In-room coffee
- Concierge/valet service
- Self parking
- Valet parking
Optional extras
- Breakfast fee: between USD 5.00 and USD 20.00 per person (approximately)
- Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.00 per stay
Hotel Name
- Casino Tuscany
- Tuscany Casino
- Tuscany Suites
- Tuscany Suites Casino
- Tuscany Suites Casino Hotel
- Tuscany Suites Casino Hotel Las Vegas
- Tuscany Suites Casino Las Vegas
- Tuscany Suites And Casino
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- Tuscany Suites Casino Resort
We should mention
Reservations are required for massage services. Reservations can be made by contacting the resort prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.


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Apparently a lot of the "try it out" sections in the 4th edition beginner javascript is outdated and doesn't really work any more. The 5th edition works just fine though FYI.
Thanks for building this guide. I came to the end of codecademy and got stuck pretty hard building my site and trying to contribute to github. After diving into the reading materials and doing these end of chapter exercises I can see why.
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Hi RIchard,
Now that the 5th edition of Beginning JavaScript is out, maybe you should update your link? I used your link to buy the 4th edition, which I am now returning.
Enjoying your site! Les
If you want to learn javascript.. try learning first C language the godfather of all.. when you already have familiarize the basic concepts and syntax then it will be easy for you to learn easily like js..
So,I started following this track almost a month ,and ended up completing the designated 6 weeks in a little over 4 weeks ,here's what I've created: codepen.io/rashidnaushad/pen/VaKMBJ
Do share your views on the code,and ways to help! I'll start working on the 7th week assignment soon!
How much time would it take to complete the full track assuming that I spend 2-3 hours a day for each course mentioned?
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